Learning Tour - About Redevelopment
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What are the requirements for establishing a redevelopment project area?
Before a project area is established, preliminary studies survey the area to determine if a redevelopment project is feasible and to assess the blighting conditions.

The characteristics of blight have been defined by the state legislature. By eliminating blight, the redevelopment agency is carrying out state policy.

Physical Conditions that cause blight

Buildings in which it is unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work Factors that prevent or hinder the economically viable use or capacity of buildings or lots Adjacent or nearby uses that are incompatible with each other and prevent the economic development of those parcels or other portions of the project area The existence of subdivided lots of irregular form/shape and inadequate size for proper usefulness and development that are in multiple ownership.

Economic Conditions that cause blight

Depreciated or stagnant property values or impaired investment, abnormally high business vacancies, abnormally low lease rates, high turnover rates and abandoned buildings Lack of necessary commercial facilities that are normally found in neighborhoods Residential overcrowding or an excess of bars, liquor stores, or other businesses that cater exclusively to adults and has led to public safety and welfare problems High crime rates that constitutes a serious threat to the safety and welfare of the public

How can I participate in the redevelopment process?
CRL requires certain formal procedures to ensure that there are opportunities for taxing agencies and citizens to provide input and comments. In Rocklin the Agency has created a Redevelopment Advisory Committee which meets as needed to advise the Agency on matters with the adopted Redevelopment Project area in Rocklin. All meetings and agendas are posted in public posting places and online for interested parties. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.

What is a redevelopment plan?
The redevelopment plan contains the basic authority for and limits upon the redevelopment agency – it is the governing document for the Agency’s activities. The plan establishes long-term planning goals, implementation policies and procedures as well as serves as a financing plan. Adoption of a redevelopment plan is normally a lengthy and complicated process involving public participation and preparation of specific reports and documents. This process typically takes between 12 and 18 months.

The duration of the redevelopment plan cannot exceed 30 years for Plans adopted after 1994 and 40 years for Plans adopted prior to 1994.