CITY OF FAIRFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12
AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE I, SECTION 25.12.3 OF THE FAIRFIELD CITY CODE (ALSO KNOWN AS THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ZONING MAP) TO REZONE THE PARKSIDE SITE, A VACANT 7.99-ACRE SITE LOCATED EAST OF PASSION LANE, SOUTH OF GULF DRIVE, AND NORTH OF THE LINEAR PARK TRAIL (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER: 0170- 010-052) FROM PUBLIC FACILITIES TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25 is hereby modified to the Fairfield City Code , also known as the City of Fairfield Zoning Map, is hereby amended as shown on Sectional Zoning Map (ZC2025-003) attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Pursuant to Section 25.47.5 Findings of the Fairfield Zoning Ordinance, t he City Cou ncil finds as follows:
A. The proposed Parkside subdivision is consistent with the proposed amendment to the City’s General Plan, which designates the area for Residential Medium (RM) development. This designation is intended for single -family housing, th at is serviced by recreational activities and enhanced walkability. This subdivision fulfills this through the development of 76 single-family residential units, and its proximity to the Fairfield Linear Park trail and the proposed Village I park. The prop osed subdivisions’ design and improvement provisions align with several key General Plan policies and objectives:
Objective LU -2.1 (Consistency with Density Ranges) The proposed 9.5 density development is consistent with the prescribed 9.0 to 18.0 density ranges in the General Plan. The Project’s layout and design ensure that residential density is managed effectively, complying with the medium density residential requirements; Policy LU -1 (Maintain Fairfield as a distinct, well -balanced, complete, and thou ghtfully planned community in keeping with the city’s scale, services, and surrounding environment) The subdivision is part of the Villages Master Plan, a series of thoughtfully planned communities. The size and design of the subdivision are consistent wit h, and complementary to, adjacent residential development within the master -planned community, maintaining the intended scale, character, and cohesiveness of the neighborhood; Policy LU-2 (Promote a variety of housing types to serve the diverse needs of the community and stimulate investment) The Project builds 76 small-lot single-family homes, a less common housing type within Fairfield’s traditional single -family neighborhoods. This addition contributes to greater housing diversity and supports the City's goals for a balanced and inclusive housing mix; and Policy LU -16: (Ensure that new development is designed to optimize Fairfield’s Linear Park, making the park a central feature that enhances quality of life, connectivity, and recreational opportunities f or ORD. NO. 2025-12
residents) The Project is located adjacent to the Fairfield Linear Park, offering residents convenient access. Housing along the southern boundary of the Project site is oriented toward the trail, with windows providing natural surveillance and "eyes on the trail." This design enhances safety, encourages passive monitoring, and promotes interaction between residents and trail users, fostering a more active and welcoming public space.
B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The proposed amendments would redesignate
7.99-acres of vacant land for 76 single -family residential units. The addition of more residential land will not jeopardize public interest, health, safety , convenience, or the welfare of the City in that the planned development will be subject to a collection of conditions of approval to ensure its safe and orderly development and operation. Future access to the site is provided via Passion Lane.
C. The si te is physically suitable (including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land uses/developments. The Parkside subdivision site has been thoroughly assessed and found ideal for residential development.
The site is served by existing streets and utilities such as water, sewer, electricity, and road networks, which are sufficient to support the new development's inc reased demand. The pre-existing infrastructure ensures that residents will have access to all essential services.
The site’s relatively flat topography requires minimal grading and thus will preserve the natural landscape. Additionally, the Projects develo pment plan intentionally avoids impacting sensitive habitats as much as possible.
D. The proposed amendment is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Addendum to the previously certified Villages at Fairfield EIR has been prepared for the Project, as permitted under CEQA. The Addendum determined that all potential environmental impacts associated with the Project were previously analyzed in the certified EIRs. No new significant impacts have been identified; therefore, no further environmental review is required.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days following its adoption by the City Council. A summary of this Ordinance shall, wi thin fifteen (15) days after passage, be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California with the names of the City Councilmembers voting for and against it.
ORD. NO. 2025-12
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfield on the 4th day of November 2025, and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ___________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK