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www.ci.gonzales.ca.us
147 Fourth Street
P.O. Box 647
Gonzales, CA 93926
Tel: (831) 675-5000
Fax: (831) 675-2644
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Location
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Gonzales is located in the heart of the Salinas Valley along Highway 101, 340 miles north of Los Angeles, 115 miles south of San Francisco, 70 miles south of San Jose, 16 miles south of Salinas, and 35 miles inland from Monterey Bay.
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General Information
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| Population: |
7,525 (1/2000) |
| Area size: |
600 acres
- 31.8% residential
- 23.5% streets, highways, railroad, utilities
- 21.3% industrial
- 13% public / semi-public
- 4.7% vacant
- 3% commercial
- 2.7% open space
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| Median Household Income: |
$25,458 |
| Climate: |
Moderate Climate Low 35°F - High 75°F |
| Largest Employer: |
Canadiagua Wine Company |
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Government
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Gonzales is a General Law City with a Council-Manager form of government. The five-member City Council is elected at large, with the Mayor selected by the Council.
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Permit / License / Zoning Information
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Many uses are allowed in the commercial and industrial districts without a permit. Others may call for a Site Plan Permit (handled administratively) or a Conditional Use Permit (requiring a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council). Site Plan Permits normally
take 30-45 days to process; Conditional Use Permits may take 45-90 days to process. Projects subject to environmental review may add additional time to the process. In certain
circumstances, permit-processing time may be reduced. A City Business License is also required. Additional information on specific permit and zoning requirements can be obtained from the Planning Department.
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Contact Information
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| City Manager's Office: |
(831) 675-5000 |
| Building, Planning, or Public Works Departments: |
(831) 675-5000 |
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