City of Atascadero Planning

Information on the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program - please see the information below.

New Concept for Downtown Atascadero Approved! The Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan, in the works for several years, has been approved by the City Council. The concept prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety, while providing economic benefits for the downtown, vehicular traffic needs, emergency response, increased parking and aesthetic improvements intended to create a cohesive downtown center. The first goal is public safety for all roadway users, inclu...ding pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. A second goal is to enhance economic development in the downtown by creating a zone that slows traffic speeds, enhances appearance and safety and increases parking. The plan involves changing the vehicle driving lanes on El Camino Real just north of the intersection of Highway 41 northbound to the intersection of Rosario Avenue, by dropping a vehicular lane in both the northbound and southbound directions, adding parking and landscaping in the center of the roadway and enhancing the safety of pedestrian crosswalks. Given the ongoing development and redevelopment within the downtown area, most notably the La Plaza Project currently being constructed, this project great opportunity to assess how the El Camino Real corridor can best serve the needs of residents, businesses and the multiple transportation needs. For more information, please visit https://www.atascadero.org/index.php

FINAL GENERAL HEARING FOR DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT PLAN! Tune into the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 11th at 6 pm for the final review of the concept plan for the future of El Camino Real in the downtown area. This general hearing will be an opportunity to formally review the future concept plan for Downtown Atascadero. The El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan has been developed and refined since the project was initiat...ed in August of 2017. Over the past three years, multiple options have been considered, with preferred design alternatives refined through a process of public input and technical analysis of traffic and safety considerations. The concept prioritizes pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety, while providing economic benefits for the downtown, vehicular traffic needs, emergency response, increased parking and aesthetic improvements intended to create a cohesive downtown center. The primary goal is public safety for all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. A second goal is to enhance economic development in the downtown by creating a zone that slows traffic speeds, enhances appearance and safety and increases parking. The plan involves changing the vehicle driving lanes on El Camino Real just north of the intersection of Highway 41 northbound to the intersection of Rosario Avenue, by dropping a vehicular lane in both the northbound and southbound directions, adding parking and landscaping in the center of the roadway and enhancing the safety of pedestrian crosswalks. Given the ongoing development and redevelopment within the downtown area, most notably the La Plaza Project currently being constructed, this project is a timely opportunity to assess how the El Camino Real corridor can best serve the needs of residents, businesses and the multiple transportation needs. For more information on the upcoming City Council meeting, go to www.atascadero.org. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Community Development at (805) 461-5035.

FREE Processing to assist with Outdoor Dining! Plus a Two-Day Turnaround! The City of Atascadero supports businesses moving their operations outdoors through our Outdoor Use Permit! The outdoor use permit is a way to increase opportunities for outdoor dining, fitness services, and personal service uses (such as barber shops and stylists) that includes the placement of chairs, tables, umbrellas, barriers, etc. to be placed outside of the business on public or private property.... Please visit the City's website for more information on how to apply for a permit. https://www.atascadero.org/index.php

BUSINESS RESOURCE INFORMATION! The City of Atascadero is Open for Business! We are working daily with a variety of agencies to help protect the health, safety and economic welfare of our Community! Please call us with questions at (805) 461-5000 or go online to Atascadero.org plus the information provided in this post!