Getting Involved, Process, and Timeline
Stay Informed and Make Your Voice Heard
This is collaborative community planning where Dixon residents help determine whether, how, and under what conditions this project moves forward.
Since July 2024, we’ve presented to Dixon organizations including Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Lions Club, Women’s Improvement Club, and multiple community workshops. We’ve also met with city staff, council members, and community leaders representing diverse viewpoints.
Community Input Already Received
The following is a summary of the input we have received to date. This information was also captured by the City and presented at the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting, and included Guiding Principles approved by the City (Item 12.2 on the agenda).
Agricultural Character Preservation
- Design elements inspired by Dixon’s agricultural buildings.
- Potential community programming honoring farming heritage.
- Architectural choices respecting Dixon’s rural character.
- Educational opportunities connecting residents to agricultural traditions.
Housing Options for All Life Stages
- Age-targeted housing for seniors wanting to remain in Dixon.
- Townhomes and rental options for young professionals and essential workers.
- Family-sized homes for growing Dixon families.
- Accessibility features supporting aging in place.
Infrastructure Priorities Addressing Current Problems
- Regional drainage solutions.
- Traffic improvements benefiting current residents.
- Enhanced recreational facilities for all Dixon families.
- Utility upgrades strengthening systems for everyone.
Community Design Encouraging Connection
- North-south linear park design based on strong community preference.
- Enhanced trail connectivity linking to downtown Dixon.
- Retail strategy complementing rather than competing with downtown businesses.
- Community spaces designed for potential intergenerational interaction.
Your Ongoing Influence Throughout the Process
Environmental Impact Report Public Comment Period (Fall 2025 to Spring 2026):
- 45-day minimum comment period on all technical studies.
- Community workshops explaining study findings.
- Written comment opportunities on all aspects of project impacts.
Planning Commission Public Hearings (Spring 2026 to Summer 2026):
- Multiple sessions with public testimony opportunities.
- Community input on project design and community benefits.
- Opportunity to suggest modifications and improvements.
City Council Public Hearings (Spring 2026 to Summer 2026):
- Final community input before City decision.
- Public testimony on development agreement terms.
- Community-suggested project conditions.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Hearings During Annexation Review (2026-2027):
- County-level review with additional public participation opportunities.
- Regional impact assessment.
- Final decision on project annexation to Dixon.
Current Study Status:
- Traffic impact analysis: Underway with initial results available Fall 2025.
- Environmental impact assessment: In progress with public review Fall 2025 to Summer 2026.
- Infrastructure capacity studies: Ongoing with preliminary results informing current planning and provided to City throughout the process.
- Economic impact analysis: Being conducted by independent consultants and supplied to City throughout the review process.
We recognize that community members have concerns about overall development scale and long-term impacts on Dixon’s character. We’re committed to continued dialogue throughout the review process to address these concerns and refine project plans based on community input and completed technical studies.
Clear Steps, Open Process, Community Control
Transparency builds trust. Our commitment to community engagement continues throughout the entire review and approval process, with multiple opportunities for Dixon residents to participate at every stage.
Visit the City’s website for upcoming City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
Where We Are Now: City Review Phase (18-24 months)
Current Through Fall 2025 to Spring 2026:
- Environmental Impact Report preparation.
- Traffic, infrastructure, and municipal services detailed analysis.
- Community programming and amenities planning based on resident input.
- Ongoing community workshops and information sessions.
Spring 2026:
- Environmental Impact Report public release and 45-day comment period.
- Community workshops on study findings with plain-language explanations.
- Planning Commission initial hearings with public testimony opportunities.
Spring 2026 to Summer 2026:
- Planning Commission public hearings with extensive community testimony.
- City Council public hearings and deliberations.
- Development agreement negotiations incorporating community lifestyle priorities.
- Final project design refinements based on public input.
If City Approves:
County Review Phase (12+ months)
County Review Phase (12+ months):
- Solano County LAFCO annexation review process
- Municipal services review and analysis
- Additional public hearings and community input opportunities
- LAFCO decision on annexation request
If Approved – Implementation Timeline:
- Infrastructure design and permitting: 2027-2028
- Major infrastructure construction: 2028-2030
- First homes potentially available: 2030-2031
- Community amenities and programming launch: 2031-2033
- Full buildout with all lifestyle programming completed: 2050+
All Technical Studies Made Public:
- Traffic studies and mitigation measures with community impact analysis.
- Environmental analyses and impact assessments.
- Infrastructure capacity and improvement plans.
- Economic impact and fiscal analyses.
- School enrollment and capacity studies.
- Community lifestyle and demographic impact studies.
10 Things to Know About Harvest at Dixon
- Active Projects in Dixon – Harvest at Dixon is the only project that has been proposed and has an active application on file with the City. All other proposed projects are just proposals and have not started the necessary permitting process.
- Outreach – Over the span of 15 months, The Harvest at Dixon team has actively worked with the City and community organizations to conduct outreach in the community. These efforts led to a formal application submittal in October 2024.
- Farmland – The Lewis and Karlshoej families own the land where Harvest at Dixon is proposed (south of Dixon HS) and it is currently farmed by long-term, local families. According to the local farmers, the location of Harvest at Dixon is on some of the least productive land in the Dixon area. Also, majority of the Harvest land does not have a Williamson Act contract, and the remaining portion of the land’s contract expires soon.
- Water –Dixon is currently under a State of California mandate to deal with chromium in the drinking water. The Harvest team is proposing exploring deeper aquifers (below 2,000 feet) for drinking water that is safe to consume—free of chromium and other chemicals of concern. By going much deeper, the local agricultural wells will not be affected, leaving more water to farm. This is a similar approach taken by the City of Vacaville.
- Infrastructure – Dixon is facing significant infrastructure costs for water, roads, sewer, and drainage repairs and upgrades. These costs are estimated to be about $200+ million, which typically exceeds a small city budget. The Harvest at Dixon team is working closely with the City on binding agreements that assess and address these needs and will ensure these repairs and upgrades are completed in a timely manner.
- City Vision – The City has emphasized that its top priorities are: the completion of the Parkway Blvd overcrossing, the extension of Parkway Blvd to Pedrick Rd, a new fire station south of the railroad tracks, and a new community center. The Harvest at Dixon team fully supports this vision and the proposal will generate sufficient resources to help the City achieve these goals and more.
- Schools – Harvest at Dixon has set aside land for a new school site, but the decision to use this parcel will ultimately be decided by Dixon USD. The Harvest team is actively working with District staff to assess the options for the future.
- Timing of Homes – The projected start date is in 2031. Harvest at Dixon has always proposed, and continues to propose, sustainable growth that averages 275-325 homes per year. This growth rate is in line with what Dixon has experienced in the last 15 years and falls below 3% annual growth.
- Number of Homes – Harvest at Dixon proposes a total of 6,300 homes to be built over the span of 20-25 years. Although City zoning would allow for more homes to be built, Harvest has capped that total.
- Benefits of Growth – During our outreach efforts, the Harvest team heard residents overwhelmingly state that they want the City to fix its infrastructure, to add another grocery store, and to address the need for community amenities that serve the youth. Growth allows for increased fiscal revenue, which gives the City the opportunity to better serve its residents and entices new businesses to come to the City.