Santa Maria's Updated Draft General Plan Raises Concerns

Santa Maria's Updated Draft General Plan Raises Concerns

With possible adoption weeks away, a multi-year effort to craft a long-range plan guiding Santa Maria’s growth through 2045 might need to slow down, some speakers told city leaders recently. During a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission Monday, members of both panels reviewed the draft General Plan update and environmental documents. The General Plan envisions the city’s future through 2045, providing a blueprint for handlin…