The New Year Day is the time to embrace challenges with renewed energy and hope, to learn from past experiences, and consider how to do better in 2024. South Vista is vibrant, has beautiful landscapes, and continuously adapts to challenges including land use, conservation, housing, circulation, noise, and safety. These areas of concern have been outlined in the 2024 update of the 2050 General Plan (https://vista2050.com).
The City of Vista has three workshops (Existing conditions and visioning, Land use alternatives, and Policy development) to foster community engagement. SVC Board members participated in the “Establishing the Vision” on March 23, 2023, at the Hyatt Place Vista. The second workshop “Land Use Alternatives” will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the same location. SVC Board members will attend and participate.
The Board is committed to continue its involvement in all matters related to maintaining and improving the community’s environment (parking, landscaping, architectural design, improvements and modifications), its standards of health and safety, and its quality of life. Through our advocacy we can do more in meeting community challenges and improving the quality of life than as individuals.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an important component of increasing housing availability. A significant request in applications for development approvals is expected this year. A recent City Council meeting (12/12/2023) discussed existing regulations for ADUs, particularly the number of bedrooms per unit and the use of pre-approved ADU floor plans. Current City regulations cap ADUs to a maximum of two bedrooms, and Vista has no pre-approved building architectural plans for ADUs. The City is currently formulating a plan for best practices in assisting ADU development. We plan to present information from the Land Use alternatives work- shop as it becomes available.
Francis Dumler
President, South Vista Communities
What is the City of Vista General Plan Update Project?
The City of Vista General Plan Update project is a multi-year planning and outreach process. The project represents an opportunity for Vista to address growth and develop a long-term blueprint for the future of the City. The planning effort will be targeted and focused on certain areas of the General Plan that need revising and will include robust community engagement. The updated Plan will reflect the future vision for the City of Vista and ultimately position the City for long-term success.
