LOMPOC, Calif. - Lompoc City leaders are discussing what will be new "Old Town Lompoc" and their plan for making big changes at Wednesday night's meeting.
City Planners are talking about the area centered at Ocean Avenue and H Street.
Plans to revitalize Lompoc's Old Town have been in the works since December 2000.
The City has held community workshops to get residents' input on what they feel is needed for the Old Town area.
The priorities, according to the planning commission for the new Old Town are:
- Develop the Old Town Commercial District and appropriate development standards
- Prepare guidelines for the design of architecture, storefronts, landscaping and signs which enhance the Old Town image and encourage pedestrian activity
- Develop an appropriate urban design and streetscape concept plan for Old Town
- Encourage the development of Old Town Lompoc as a center for specialty retail, mixed-use project, and cultural activities
- Enhance Old Town automobile and pedestrian circulation
The planning commission will meet Wednesday night to finalize their plans.
Once the plans are finalized by City Planners, the plan will be sent to Lompoc City Council for approval.
Once the City Council signs off on it, the plan will be implemented.
