Yolo County will receive a $139,724 grant to implement sustainable growth practices outlined in its recently adopted general plan, creating “compact, accessible neighborhoods” that integrate jobs, shopping and a variety of residential areas.

The grant was approved by the California Strategic Growth Council, created in 2008 by Senate Bill 732. The cabinet-level committee coordinates state agencies whose responsibilities include improving air and water quality; protecting natural resource and agriculture lands; increasing the availability of affordable housing; improving infrastructure systems; promoting public health; and assisting state and local entities in the planning of sustainable communities.

The grant will allow Yolo County to update its zoning code and development standards and create ordinances to “promote sustainable land use decisions and support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions” as mandated by the county general plan. Yolo County (Sacramento Business Journal)