What is the Tourist Core Area Plan?

Located adjacent to the Nevada and California Stateline, the Tourist Core area is the center of tourist services and recreation access and has traditionally been the area with the highest concentration of commercial and tourist services.  The Tourist Core Area Plan, adopted by City Council on October 15, 2013, established a policy framework and provides land guidance that focuses on achieving redevelopment and re-investment opportunities in the plan area.  The plan aims to enhance the built environment with high-quality development, improve transportation options and the circulation network, increase access to recreation opportunities, and promote a mix of land uses.

What is being proposed?

The purpose of the amendments range from general improvements and a need for greater consistency with recently amended TRPA regulations, state regulations, and City goals, to increasing housing opportunities and community equity in appropriate areas. Over the next few months staff will be using feedback and direction from a stakeholder workshop and the Planning Commission to draft the TCAP amendments which will be presented to the Planning Commission for recommendation at a date to be determined.

Upcoming Opportunities to Provide Comments

• Planning Commission Informational Meeting: September 21, 2023
• Environmental Document Circulation: TBD, October/November estimated
• Planning Commission Recommendation: TBD, December estimated
• City Council Adoption: TBD, December estimated
• TRPA Recommendation: TBD, January estimated
• TRPA Adoption: TBD, February estimated

Have questions or want to get involved?

Check out the upcoming opportunities to provide comments on proposed amendments below. If you have questions regarding the TCAP update please contact Planning Manager John Hitchcock at (530) 542-7472 or jhitchcock@cityofslt.us 

Previously Received Feedback and Comments

• Stakeholder Workshop: February 1, 2023
  • Workshop Notes
  • Workshop Presentation
• Planning Commission: February 23, 2023
  • Agenda Item 3
• City Council: June 6, 2023
  • Agenda Item 17

What is the Tahoe Valley Area Plan?

Originally adopted in 2015, the Tahoe Valley Area Plan (TVAP) focus on serving and supporting local needs by providing a balance of commerce, employment, entertainment, and livability while encouraging retail businesses and services that meet local needs, encourage local ownership, and appeal to visitors seeking to mix with the local community. The Tahoe Valley Area Plan plan area is a 374-acre area, centered on the US Highway 50 and State Route (SR) 89 “Y” intersection, in the southwest corner of South Lake Tahoe, California.

The current Tahoe Valley Area Plan can be downloaded here. 

What is being proposed? 

The purpose of the amendments range from general improvements and a need for greater consistency with recently amended TRPA regulations, state regulations, and City goals, to increasing housing opportunities and community equity in appropriate areas. Over the next few months staff will be using feedback and direction from a stakeholder workshop and the Planning Commission to draft the TVAP amendments which will be presented to the Planning Commission for recommendation at a date to be determined.

A full project description can be found here. 

Have questions or want to get involved? 

Check out the upcoming opportunities to provide comments on proposed amendments below. If you have questions regarding the TVAP update please contact Assistant Planner Anna Kashuba at (530) 542-7405 or akashuba@cityofslt.us 

Upcoming Opportunities to Provide Comments

• Planning Commission Informational Meeting: September 21, 2023
• Environmental Document Circulation: TBD, October/November estimated
• Planning Commission Recommendation: TBD, December estimated
• City Council Adoption: TBD, December estimated
• TRPA Recommendation: TBD, January estimated
• TRPA Adoption: TBD, February estimated

Previously Received Feedback and Comments

• Stakeholder Workshop: February 1, 2023
  • Workshop Notes
  • Workshop Presentation
• Planning Commission: February 23, 2023
  • Agenda Item 4
• City Council: May 16, 2023
  • Agenda item 14

What is the Mid-Town Area Plan?

The City is working on undertaking the development of the Mid-Town Area Plan to guide future land uses and development to meet the needs of residents, businesses, visitors, and the environment. This action is guided by the City Council's Strategic Plan action item 1.2. The Mid-Town Area Plan will leverage the adopted 56-acre master plan and existing infrastructure at Lakeview Commons and Harrison Avenue to further transform mid-town into a recreation, arts, and community hub. 

Development of the Mid-Town Area Plan will incorporate, at a minimum, the following elements: 

• The Built Environment and Land Uses 
• Design and Development Standards 
• Housing 
• Transportation and Connectivity 
• Sustainability 
• Recreation and Equitable Access 
• Arts and Culture
• Implementation Measures/Infrastructure Needs 

How is an area plan developed and who is involved?

Preparation and creation of an area plan has may phases and opportunities for the public to provide input. City staff, with assistance from consultants, will work to gather an understanding the existing conditions and then conducting public outreach and engagement which will be utilized in drafting an area plan that establishes the vision and goals of the community. As participation opportunities and more details about the process are determined they will be posted to this webpage. 

What is the current status of the Mid-Town Area Plan? 

On April 4, 2023, the City Council directed the Development Services Department to hire a full-time senior planner to manage development of the Mid-Town Area Plan. The formal planning process including public workshops is expected to occur in early fall.

Have questions?

If you have questions regarding the creation of the Mid-Town Area Plan please contact John Hitchcock, Planning Manager, at (530) 542-7472 or jhitchcock@cityofslt.us