Ridgecrest shows signs of growth despite pandemic
The city of Ridgecrest showed signs of growth during 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city approved 1,117 new housing units from a total of 11 applications in 2020, according to a housing element update by Administrative Analyst Heather Spurlock.
Spurlock updated the Planning Commission at its Feb. 23 meeting on the city’s General Plan, Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
No housing unit applications were disapproved during 2020 according to the report.
Certificates of occupancy were issued for 84 units and building permits were issued for 41 single-family residential units, according to the planning commission staff report.
The planning commission approved the popular new community garden in 2020. The commission also took steps toward approving Ridgecrest Restoration Ministries, a faith-based recovery location.
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The public will have a chance to meet the six candidates for a vacant seat on the Ridgecrest City Council at 5:30 p.m. tonight at an open, socially distanced meeting at City Hall. Public comment by phone is also encouraged, according to city staff.
Vying to replace former Council Member Mike Mower are former Mayor Peggy Breeden, former DI columnist and local artist John P. “Skip” Gorman, Former Council Member Marshall “Chip” Holloway, William Jinkins, Former Council Member Steve Morgan and former mayoral candidate Christian West.
Alice Jordan has withdrawn her application from the pool, according to an email she sent to the Daily Independent.
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