On September 21, 2004, the County Board of Supervisors authorized an update to the Community Plan for the town of Shandon. The Department of Planning and Building is working with the Shandon Advisory Committee, property owners and residents of Shandon to update the plan. The study area includes the town of Shandon and approximately 1600 acres surrounding the town. 

View the Shandon Study Area Map  [410 KB]

The comprehensive community-based plan will be used to guide future growth in and around the community of Shandon. The plan will address community vision, population, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, public and health services, recreation and conservation areas, and protection of agricultural and environmental resources. A preliminary land use plan has been developed for the basis of preparing an Enviornmental Impact Report and a draft community plan.

View the Preliminary Land Use Plan  [613 KB]

An Environmental Constraints Analysis and Market Study have been completed for the study area. The Constraints Analysis looks at existing conditions in and around the community with respect to limitations such as traffic, water, sewer, biology, agriculture, and cultural resources among other things. The Market Study looks at what business and economic opportunities there may be for the town based on certain assumptions related to growth and population.

Shandon Study Area Environmental Contraints Analysis  [22436 KB]

Shandon Market Study   [1520 KB]

The next major step for the community plan update is preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).  A consultant has been selected to prepare the EIR.  Work on the EIR will start in December, 2008.  Contact Jay Johnson, Senior Planner, at 805-781-4573 for more information.