Tulare County Economic Development

Council approves subdivision streamlining; sales tax feasibility survey contract fails

At its March 2, 2026 meeting, the Visalia City Council approved initiating a zone text amendment to streamline subdivision review (with direction to investigate a 20% threshold), received updates on the Capital Improvement Program and Council goals (including wastewater planning and alternative energy/transportation), approved most consent items including a $30,000 payment to the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (4-1), authorized an Alcohol Policing Program grant application, and declined (failed 2-3) to authorize a $45,000 contract to survey feasibility of a local sales tax measure for the November 2026 General Election.