What's New in the Commercial Streamlining?

To facilitate Commercial Streamlining, the Planning Commission approved proposed amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) following a public hearing on June 26, 2025. See the presentation here to learn more about the amendments and next steps before final approval.

These changes are part of Benicia's Resiliency Plan, a comprehensive approach to cutting costs, increasing local investment, and smart growth, to stabilize Benicia’s financial condition.