Blueprints for Hacienda
Reporter Amanda Baumfeld wrote a story in today's paper about a community meeting Wednesday in Hacienda Heights that will address the area's master plan. Apparently, the plan - which essentially serves as a developmental blueprint for the area - hasn't been updated in 30 years.
More than 60,000 people reside in Hacienda Heights. The population is expected to exceed 70,000 by the year 2010, according to Southern California Association of Governments.
The original plan was adopted in 1978 and contains policies on transportation, environmental resources, housing and noise. It is the oldest plan in the county.
You would think with population in the SGV having grown steadily, the county would have thought about updating the plan a decade ago.
Better late than never I guess.
Comments
I believe (though I am not completely sure) that incorporated cities are required to update their General Plan every 5 years. I don't know what the rule is for unincorporated areas.
Some wise folks in Hacienda Heights have tried over the years to incorporate, but have failed. This issue shows yet another reason why it's better to be an incorporated city rather than just another unincorporated area of the county.
Posted by: Dog Spot | February 24, 2008 1:42 PM