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Dixon, in short
Where do I get sand and sandbags in Dixon?
The City’s Storm Information page lists sandbags at the Dixon Fire Station: “Bags: Available at the Dixon Fire Station (205 Ford Way)”, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. For sand it says “NW corner of A St. and Jackson St.” and adds, “Sand is self-serve; please bring your own shovel.”
The story of Dixon
Dixon, which began as Silveyville in 1852 and was incorporated as a city in 1878.
The City’s own accounts tell of Silveyville, founded in 1852 on a stagecoach route, of the town’s move to the railroad tracks, and of the dairies and farms that came after.
The City’s General Plan says, “The Patwin Indians lived west of the Sacramento River”.
The General Plan says, “The City of Dixon began as Silveyville, founded in 1852 by Elijah S. Silvey, who opened an inn and saloon along a well-traveled stagecoach route between San Francisco and Sacramento.” The Historical Society says, “At night, Silvey would place a red lantern high up on a pole to aid travelers in finding his hotel.”
The General Plan says, “Frequented by hopeful new goldminers, Silveyville grew to a town of 150 residents by 1865, with a general store, post office, and blacksmith.”
The City’s History page, whose text the Historical Society supplied, says, “In 1868, Dickson donated 10 acres of his land for the California Pacific Railroad to expand its route.” It says, “As a result, what is now known as Downtown Dixon was established in 1868 as ‘Dicksonville.'” The General Plan dates the town’s move from Silveyville to 1871, and the Society’s pages put the post office’s move from Silveyville in 1869 and buildings moved on logs in 1870.
The Society says, “The process of moving Silveyville to its new location involved raising homes and businesses onto round logs. Teams of horses and mules pulled the buildings forward.” It says, “One of the first buildings that still stands in Dixon from this move is the Dixon United Methodist Church”, moved in 1870.
The City’s History page says, “There are varying stories as to how the name ‘Dixon’ came to be.” It says that in 1874 “the county recorder filed the name ‘Dixon’ on the new maps, stating that ‘Dixon’ was simpler.”
The Historical Society says, “The first May Fair was held in 1875 and was a giant picnic for the town.”
The City says, “Dixon was officially incorporated in 1878.”
The Historical Society says, “A disastrous fire of November 19, 1883, started in the kitchen of the Centennial Hotel on the corner of West B and Jackson Streets.” The General Plan says the fire “destroyed most of the buildings downtown, including the town’s saloons and six churches. After the fire, Dixon rebuilt with a new city ordinance in place mandating brick and tin building materials.”
The Society says, “The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club was established in 1889 to discourage the bars and promote education to the community”.
The Society lists an April 1892 earthquake after the fire and says, “The pointed spire was removed after the earthquake of 1892.”
The Society says, “In 1911, members of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club decided that the community needed a library.” It says the library was built from 1911 to 1912 and dedicated in February 1913.
The General Plan says, “By the early 1900s, Dixon was known as ‘The Dairy City;'”
The General Plan says the Milk Farm restaurant achieved “national attention for Dixon when it was featured in the Saturday Evening Post in 1940.” The Society says, “The restaurant closed in 1986.” The Society’s pages say, “Visit the museum to see one of the original Milk Farm signs and more!”
The Society says, “Around 1957, when the Monticello Dam was established, farmers received water from the Solano Irrigation District and thus transitioned to row crops, growing alfalfa, tomatoes, sugar beets, beans, corn, wheat, barley, and sunflowers.”
The City’s History page says, “Dixon’s second train station, as featured in this picture, was demolished in 1968 due to the lack of funds for its upkeep. In 2007 a third train station was built, as a replica of the second station, and still stands today.”
The Society says, “The property became a gravel parking lot until 2020 when the current Pardi Plaza was completed.” The County Library says, “Dixon Library joined the Solano County Library system in January 2020.”
The Society says, “The Dixon Historical Society was established as a social club in 1987 and became a 501c3 in 2020. The Museum opened in June 2021.”
The General Plan says, “Small town character is a point of pride in Dixon.”
Fire safety
Weed abatement
The City’s Municipal Code, section 9.01.500, says, “All weeds or other rank growths located upon private property located within the City, or upon sidewalks and streets abutting private property within the City, which constitute a fire menace or which are otherwise a menace to health or safety, are a public nuisance and may be abated as provided in this chapter.” Section 9.01.540 says, “owners shall comply with such standards as may be established by the City Council by resolution.”
Code read in Chrome Nov 2 2026 (the coordinator’s record); the Council’s resolution not read
Yard burning
The City’s Residential Burning page says, “RESIDENTIAL BURNING IS PROHIBITED FROM MAY 1 – OCTOBER 31”. It says, “Residential yard burning is limited to vegetative yard material from maintenance of residential properties (churches, empty parcels, etc., do not qualify) not located in an incorporated city.” The window it gives, “between November 1st and April 30th of each year”, is the Dixon Fire Protection District board’s rule for the area outside the city limits.
City page undated (it mentions a change effective November 1, 2025), read Nov 2 2026
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Fireworks
The City allows safe and sane fireworks by its own ordinance, No. 26-001. It says, “the possession of safe and sane fireworks shall be lawful only during the period of 12:00 noon on June 28 through 12:00 noon on July 6 of the same calendar year”. It adds, “Safe and sane fireworks shall not be ignited or used within ten (10) feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure used for human habitation.” and “No person may possess, sell, use, display, or discharge dangerous fireworks within the City.”
Ordinance read Nov 2 2026 from a scan (text recognition); the City’s page restates it
Home inspections on request
The Fire Department’s Community and Special Programs page says, “Business safety inspections are conducted annually and home inspections can be conducted upon request.”
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026
Roof and gutter debris
A CAL FIRE homeowners’ checklist, hosted on the City’s fire district page, says, “Remove dead leaves and needles from your roof and gutters”. The checklist is dated March 2009.
Handout dated March 2009, read Nov 2 2026; an old handout, history only
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Dixon this month
Downtown this season: the Downtown Dixon Business Association’s 2026 event schedule lists a Merchants Holiday Open House on November 21 and the Annual Tree Lighting Festival on December 5.
The Dixon blog starts when there is enough local news to keep it current.
Culture and history
Dixon Historical Society and Museum
The Society’s About page says, “The Dixon Historical Society & Museum (DHS&M) exists to preserve the history of Dixon, CA and its surrounding areas and promote the study of that history.” It gives the address as “125 West A Street, Dixon, CA 95620” and the hours as Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and says, “Special museum openings can be arranged”. The Society’s home page says, “Admission is free to the public. Donations are welcome.”
Pages undated (footer 2024); hours as printed on the About page read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
Dixon Library
The Solano County Library’s page says, “The Dixon Library was founded in 1912 and one of the few remaining Carnegie Library buildings still operating as a library in the United States.” It gives the address as “230 N. 1st Street”.
County page undated, read Nov 2 2026
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Pardi Plaza
The Historical Society says the downtown plaza “now serves as a hub for annual festivities, including concerts and movies.” The City’s History page says, “The City and Dixon Historical Society have a historical display at Pardi Plaza.”
Pages undated, read Nov 2 2026
Dixon May Fair
The fair’s home page lists the next Dixon May Fair for “May 6 – 9, 2027”. The fair’s About page says, “Supporting the communities of Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Elmira, Woodland and Davis, the Dixon May Fair offers the best of community and agriculture related activities throughout the year.”
Fair page read Nov 2 2026, listed for 2027 (refresh before use)
Lambtown Festival
The festival’s page lists “October 2-3, 2027 | Dixon, CA”. It says, “Lambtown Festival began in 1985 as an exhibit at the Dixon May Fair”.
Page read Nov 2 2026, dated for 2027 (refresh before use)
City parks
The City’s Parks page lists six parks: Conejo Park, Hall Park, Northwest Park, Patwin Park, Bowen Park and Veterans Park. It gives the hours as “Park Hours: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. Restrooms open from 7am to sunset.”
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026
The town that moved
The first town, Silveyville, was moved to the railroad tracks. More in The story of Dixon, below.
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026
The fire of 1883
A fire in 1883 destroyed most of the buildings downtown. More in The story of Dixon, below.
General Plan chapter amended 4/2/24, read Nov 2 2026
The Milk Farm
The Milk Farm restaurant brought Dixon national attention in 1940. More in The story of Dixon, below.
General Plan chapter read Nov 2 2026
Community
Chamber of Commerce
The Dixon District Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit that promotes the town’s business. Its page says it works through “leadership, economic development, education, networking, and advocacy”.
Page undated, read Nov 2 2026
Downtown Dixon Business Association
The Association runs the downtown events listed on its events page. The page says, “If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for any of our events, please complete the form below and indicate any preference of events.”
Page with a 2026 schedule, read Nov 2 2026
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Dixon Resource Conservation District
The District’s page says, “Dixon RCD’s Mission is to provide leadership and to make available technical, financial, and educational resources to local land users for drainage, water quality, and habitat management through competent, cost-effective services, and partnerships.”
District page undated, read Nov 2 2026
City rules and regulations
Re-roofs
In Dixon a re-roof has its own instant permit. The City’s handout describes the work as “Like Kind – Direct Replacement or Overlay of Same Materials only (2 layers Max)”. The City’s Permits page says, “Effective, December 1, 2025, the City of Dixon transitioned to an all-in-one online permit tracking software, Dixon Civic Access.” It says, “Unless special arrangements are made in advance, all permits must be submitted through Civic Access.”
City handout Rev. 3/31/2026 and Permits page, read Nov 2 2026
Inspections
The handout lists a roof deck inspection: “Roof Deck (deck-nail) is requested after the entire existing roof has been removed and all moisture damaged roof deck has been replaced.” It also lists “Smoke and Co verification Inspection/test of required smoke and CO alarms (inside) or signed declaration of installation from contractor or homeowner”. The City’s inspection page says, “All inspections are conducted Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. There are no inspections on Fridays or on city observed holidays” and “The cut-off for online requests is 3:00 pm the day prior to your desired inspection”.
Handout Rev. 3/31/2026; inspections page undated (its online change is dated December 1, 2025), read Nov 2 2026
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A cool roof
The City’s handout says, “The installation of a cool roof is required when replacing more than 50% of the roof and a signed copy of our Residential Cool Roof handout is required to be submitted during the application process.”
City handout Rev. 3/31/2026, read Nov 2 2026; the State energy code text behind it not read
Fees
The City’s Permits page says, “Fees are due before approval. Fees are based on the application date of a complete submittal.” The City’s Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2026-27, adopted by Resolution 26-090 on April 21, 2026, has a residential re-roof line. The amount is on the City’s fee page.
Pages undated; the schedule takes effect July 1, 2026, read Nov 2 2026
Street trees
The City’s street tree chapter, Municipal Code 13.05, says, “Street trees and landscaping located behind the curbs, or edges of the public street where no curbs exist, whether within the public street right-of-way or private property, shall be owned and maintained by the adjacent property owner.” It says, “Street trees shall be maintained in such a manner as to provide ten (10) foot clearance above any public street or sidewalk.” The copy we read is “current through Ordinance 16-006, passed May 24, 2016”.
City copy current through May 24, 2016, read Nov 2 2026
The tree between the curb and the sidewalk
The City’s page on sidewalks says, “a property owner is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk area (including trees placed on public property between the curb and the sidewalk) adjoining his or her property.”
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026; the State law it cites not read
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Storms, flood and drainage
Sand for flooding conditions
The City’s Stormwater page says, “If citizens of Dixon or unincorporated areas are in need of sand and sandbags for flooding conditions, they can pick up the sandbags at the Dixon Fire Department located at 205 Ford Way.” It words the sand sites differently from the Storm Information page: “Sand for City residents is located at the old Ace Hardware Site (N. Jackson at West A).” and “Sand for County residents is located at the end of Industrial Way.”
City pages undated, read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
Reporting a storm problem
The Storm Information page says, “To report flooding and storm related issues during business hours call (707) 678-7000.” It adds, “After hours call 707-678-7080.”
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026
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Ditches and old creeks
The Stormwater page says the City’s system “discharges it into the Dixon Resource Conservation District (RCD) ditch system south of the City limits. This ditch system, in turn, drains into Hass Slough and navigable waterways to the south.” The adopted Housing Element says, “The major flood hazard areas are along the Dickson Creek and Dudley Creek traces. The creeks no longer exist as surface drainages. Underground pipes were installed to carry the flow.”
City page undated; Housing Element file name says adopted 3.21.23, certified 5.24.23; read Nov 2 2026
Where the flood zones lie
The City’s adopted Natural Environment chapter puts the federal and State flood zones mostly along the east edge of the city. It says, “some residential areas, primarily those at the south end of the city along SR-113, Porter Street, and near Northwest Park, are also subject to flood hazards.” To check an address, see the flood zone question below.
Chapter file dated 03.21.23, read Nov 2 2026
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Programs, loans and insurance
County-wide Rain barrels and water rebates (Solano County Water Agency)
The City’s Water Conservation page says, “The City of Dixon partners with Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) to offer our customers a variety of rebates.” The Agency’s terms say the program covers “the cities of Vacaville, Vallejo, Benicia, Suisun City, Fairfield, Rio Vista, and Dixon (not including California Water Service Customers).” For rain barrels and cisterns, “Only finished containers sold exclusively for rainwater collection are eligible.” and “Rebates cover the cost of qualifying products, up to $50 per product category excluding tax, delivery, and labor.” Rebates are available “until June 30, 2027, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.” Applications must be “postmarked no later than 180 days (six months) after the purchase date”, with “one (1) rebate per product category per household (water account) up to a maximum of five (5) rebates total for the life of the program”. The products “must remain at the installation site for a minimum of twelve (12) months after installation date.”
City page undated; terms for purchases through June 30, 2027, read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
Cal Water Customer Assistance Program
For homes on California Water Service’s Dixon District accounts, not the City’s water customers. The program page says, “Qualifying customers receive a fixed monthly discount equal to 50% of the 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter service charge.” It says, “The Cal Water bill must be in your name.” and “You must live at the address where the discount will be received.” A household qualifies by enrollment in a listed assistance program or by income: the page’s table, effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, lists $43,280 a year for one or two people and $66,000 for four, and the page lists the other household sizes. “CAP is not retroactive.” and “You are required to recertify your eligibility every two years (four years if you are over 62 years of age/disabled)”.
Pages read Nov 2 2026; income table effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 (refresh before use)
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County-wide Free home repair for low-income owners (Rebuilding Together Solano County)
The program’s page says, “Our services are provided free to qualified and selected homeowners.” Its apply page asks for an owner who will “Own and live in a single family residence located within Solano County. Home is to be stick-built.” and says, “we will require that you do not sell, rent or transfer ownership of your home for 3 years after our work is completed.” The program’s pages word who qualifies in different ways, and none we read names Dixon, so ask the program first.
Pages undated, read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
Smoke alarms (City of Dixon)
The Fire Department’s Community and Special Programs page says, “The Smoke Detector Program includes installing smoke alarms in privately owned residences. They are not available for apartments or rental homes.” The page does not say whether installs are open now.
City page undated, read Nov 2 2026
Sidewalk repair reimbursement (City of Dixon)
The City’s Sidewalk Repair Policy says, “Reimbursement will be limited to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $12.50 per square foot of sidewalk, up to $1,000 for tree assessment and removal, and $1,000 per ADA access ramp. The maximum reimbursement for sidewalk work at any one property shall not exceed $2,500.” It says, “Reimbursement amounts are increased annually based on the Construction Cost index.” and “The applicant should first contact the City Engineer/Public Works Department to verify the proposed work complies with the requirements of the program and if funding is available.”
City page undated; the policy is headed “September 2013, Revised January 9, 2018”; read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
County-wide Woodsmoke Reduction Program (air district)
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District’s page for replacing an uncertified wood stove, fireplace or open hearth says, “To qualify for this program, your household must be located within the District, which includes all of Yolo County and the northeastern portion of Solano County (including Dixon, Rio Vista, and Vacaville)”. It says, “The standard voucher amount is $2,500 and the enhanced voucher amount is $5,000.” The page shows no open or closed date.
Page undated, read Nov 2 2026 (refresh before use)
County-wide Check back Fresh Air For All: check back
The District’s Fresh Air For All page covers Dixon: “Be located in Yolo County or the northeastern portion of Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville, and Rio Vista; and”. It says, “The District will provide 780 HEPA air purifiers to eligible residents through a random drawing.” and “We received a tremendous response during this year’s application period, which closed July 31.”
Page undated, read Nov 2 2026; the application period has closed
Check back City Housing Rehabilitation Program: check back
The City’s adopted 2023 Housing Element says, “The City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program provides low-interest loans of up to $10,000 to assist lower-income families.” It also says, “The City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program did not provide any loans in the 5th cycle.” and “but there are currently no active programs to utilize the available funding.” The City’s website pages we read list no such program.
Housing Element adopted March 21, 2023 (certified May 24, 2023 by its file name), read Nov 2 2026; an old plan’s account, not today’s terms
County-wide Check back Earthquake Brace + Bolt: check back
The California Residential Mitigation Program, a joint body, runs Earthquake Brace + Bolt. Its 2025 Northern California ZIP list includes ZIP 95620, the ZIP in the City of Dixon’s own address, on two rows, neither of them named Dixon. It says, “Eligibility based on ZIP Code only, city provided as reference.” The program’s page says, “An EBB seismic retrofit is only done on wood-framed, pre-1980 homes with a raised foundation.” Its registration page, read in Chrome on October 20, 2026, says, “The EBB Program is currently closed. Please Sign Up to receive updates from EBB, such as when registration is open or when the program has expanded to new areas of California.”
ZIP list printed 2025, read Nov 2 2026; registration page read Oct 20 2026 (refresh before use)
State-wide Check back California Safe Homes: check back
California Safe Homes, a State program, is not open. This is the status on our standing check of October 8, 2026.
Standing check of Oct 8 2026 (21:52), read from the file Nov 2 2026
State-wide Check back California Wildfire Mitigation Program: check back
The program’s Cal OES page says, “CWMP applications are only accepted for properties located within current project areas.” The table of current project areas lists six counties, El Dorado, Lake, San Diego, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tuolumne, and no row for Solano County.
Page read through the county sheet on Oct 25 2026 (refresh before use)
Who serves your home in Dixon
- Fire: The City’s own Dixon Fire Department. The City’s Fire Protection District page says, “The Dixon Fire Department works under contract and partnership with the Dixon Fire Protection District and is committed to providing fast, safe, and effective fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services to our community outside of the city limits.” The General Plan says, “The Dixon Fire Department provides emergency fire, rescue, and medical services to the City of Dixon.”
- Water: Two providers serve homes in the city. The City’s Water page says, “In the City of Dixon, there are two water providers, California Water Service and the City of Dixon.” It adds, “To determine who provides water to a property within the City of Dixon, please reference the water service area map.”
- Sewer: The City runs the sewer system: “The City of Dixon owns and operates the sewer collection system and the sewer treatment facility (also known as the Wastewater Treatment Facility, or WWTF) as a municipal entity.” The City’s page on private sewer laterals quotes its Municipal Code section 14.01.220: “The City shall not be responsible for the repair, maintenance, cleaning, or replacement of a lateral sewer [Ord. 12-004].”
- Garbage and recycling: Recology Dixon’s own page says, “Recology Dixon offers compost, recycling, and garbage collection and disposal services to residential and commercial customers in the City of Dixon and surrounding Solano County.”
- Electricity and gas: Pacific Gas and Electric. PG&E’s service-area page lists Dixon under Solano County in both its electric and its gas lists.
- Storm drains: The City keeps the storm drains. Its Stormwater page says, “The City of Dixon owns and operates a stormwater drainage system that incorporates storm drain inlets and piping, several detention ponds, and serves eight drainage basins within the Dixon General Plan boundary.” It says, “The stormwater system, per State requirements, is intended to collect only rainwater runoff.”
Useful links: City of Dixon: Storm Information (sandbags) · City of Dixon: Stormwater · City of Dixon: Flood Zone Information · City of Dixon: Fire Department, Dixon Fire Protection District · City of Dixon: Residential Burning · City of Dixon: Fireworks Information · City of Dixon: Community and Special Programs (smoke alarms, home inspections) · City of Dixon: Permits (Dixon Civic Access) · City of Dixon: Instant Permit, Residential Reroof Requirements · City of Dixon: Building Inspections · City of Dixon: Master Fee Schedule · City of Dixon: Water · City of Dixon: Water Conservation (rebates) · City of Dixon: Sidewalk and Street Repair Programs · City of Dixon: Parks · City of Dixon: History · Dixon Historical Society and Museum · Solano County Library: Dixon Library · Solano County Water Agency: Residential Rebates · California Water Service: Dixon District · Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District · Downtown Dixon Business Association: Events · Dixon May Fair · Lambtown Festival
The homes of Dixon
Dixon’s median home was built in 1988, by the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 survey. The State counted 7,377 housing units in January 2026, and by the Census survey’s tables about 73 percent of the homes are detached houses and about 77 percent are houses, attached or detached, our own calculation. About 61 percent of the occupied homes are owner-occupied and about 39 percent are rented, our own calculation. About 10 percent of the homes were built in 1959 or earlier and about 37 percent before 1980, our own calculations from the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 tables.
Over a century and a half
One- and two-storey neighborhood homes
The General Plan says, “Dixon’s neighborhoods have a similarly eclectic collection of pedestrian-oriented homes and businesses, between one and two stories, built over the past century and a half.”
Around the downtown
A variety of styles
The General Plan describes the downtown’s edge as “transitioning to surrounding single-family neighborhoods with homes constructed in a variety of architectural styles.”
Older neighborhoods
Older homes
The 2023 Housing Element says, “Much of the housing in Dixon has been built in the last 30 years and is in relatively good condition.” It says some homes in parts of the former redevelopment area “are older and have a need for repairs and maintenance.”
The 2000s
Southwest Dixon
The General Plan says, “In 2005, the City adopted the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan, envisioning a new residential subdivision with some commercial and employment uses”.
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The story of Dixon
History and character
The City’s General Plan says, “The Patwin Indians lived west of the Sacramento River”.
The General Plan says, “The City of Dixon began as Silveyville, founded in 1852 by Elijah S. Silvey, who opened an inn and saloon along a well-traveled stagecoach route between San Francisco and Sacramento.” The Historical Society says, “At night, Silvey would place a red lantern high up on a pole to aid travelers in finding his hotel.”
The General Plan says, “Frequented by hopeful new goldminers, Silveyville grew to a town of 150 residents by 1865, with a general store, post office, and blacksmith.”
The City’s History page, whose text the Historical Society supplied, says, “In 1868, Dickson donated 10 acres of his land for the California Pacific Railroad to expand its route.” It says, “As a result, what is now known as Downtown Dixon was established in 1868 as ‘Dicksonville.'” The General Plan dates the town’s move from Silveyville to 1871, and the Society’s pages put the post office’s move from Silveyville in 1869 and buildings moved on logs in 1870.
The Society says, “The process of moving Silveyville to its new location involved raising homes and businesses onto round logs. Teams of horses and mules pulled the buildings forward.” It says, “One of the first buildings that still stands in Dixon from this move is the Dixon United Methodist Church”, moved in 1870.
The City’s History page says, “There are varying stories as to how the name ‘Dixon’ came to be.” It says that in 1874 “the county recorder filed the name ‘Dixon’ on the new maps, stating that ‘Dixon’ was simpler.”
The Historical Society says, “The first May Fair was held in 1875 and was a giant picnic for the town.”
The City says, “Dixon was officially incorporated in 1878.”
The Historical Society says, “A disastrous fire of November 19, 1883, started in the kitchen of the Centennial Hotel on the corner of West B and Jackson Streets.” The General Plan says the fire “destroyed most of the buildings downtown, including the town’s saloons and six churches. After the fire, Dixon rebuilt with a new city ordinance in place mandating brick and tin building materials.”
The Society says, “The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club was established in 1889 to discourage the bars and promote education to the community”.
The Society lists an April 1892 earthquake after the fire and says, “The pointed spire was removed after the earthquake of 1892.”
The Society says, “In 1911, members of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club decided that the community needed a library.” It says the library was built from 1911 to 1912 and dedicated in February 1913.
The General Plan says, “By the early 1900s, Dixon was known as ‘The Dairy City;'”
The General Plan says the Milk Farm restaurant achieved “national attention for Dixon when it was featured in the Saturday Evening Post in 1940.” The Society says, “The restaurant closed in 1986.” The Society’s pages say, “Visit the museum to see one of the original Milk Farm signs and more!”
The Society says, “Around 1957, when the Monticello Dam was established, farmers received water from the Solano Irrigation District and thus transitioned to row crops, growing alfalfa, tomatoes, sugar beets, beans, corn, wheat, barley, and sunflowers.”
The City’s History page says, “Dixon’s second train station, as featured in this picture, was demolished in 1968 due to the lack of funds for its upkeep. In 2007 a third train station was built, as a replica of the second station, and still stands today.”
The Society says, “The property became a gravel parking lot until 2020 when the current Pardi Plaza was completed.” The County Library says, “Dixon Library joined the Solano County Library system in January 2020.”
The Society says, “The Dixon Historical Society was established as a social club in 1987 and became a 501c3 in 2020. The Museum opened in June 2021.”
The General Plan says, “Small town character is a point of pride in Dixon.”
Dixon, roof and gutters
Dixon is a city in Solano County. The City’s General Plan says, “The City of Dixon is located along Interstate 80 in northeast Solano County, close to the border with Yolo County.” It adds, “Dixon is located about 65 miles east of San Francisco, 11 miles northeast of Vacaville, 10 miles southwest of Davis, and 23 miles southwest of Sacramento.” The City’s Housing Element says, “Unlike much of the rest of the northern Bay Area, Dixon has flat terrain and climate similar to that of the Central Valley.”
Yearly rain here runs from about 19 to about 26 inches. That is NOAA’s 1991-2020 normals for the two nearest stations with a published normal, 19.16 inches at the Davis 2 WSW Exp Farm cooperative station and 25.6 inches at Vacaville, a station whose record ends in 2009. The two differ by more than 6 inches, so we give the range and not an average. By those stations’ monthly normals, about 90 to 91 percent of the year’s rain falls from November through April, our own calculation.
The City’s adopted Natural Environment chapter says the City “maintains over 1,600 street trees. About three quarters of these trees, however, are of just five species: crepe myrtle, redwood, sycamore, Chanticleer pear, and non-fruiting plum.”
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Landmarks and parks
Dixon Library
The Solano County Library’s page says it is one of “the few remaining Carnegie Library buildings still operating as a library in the United States”.
Dixon Historical Society and Museum
The Society says it “exists to preserve the history of Dixon, CA and its surrounding areas”.
Milk Farm sign
The Historical Society says, “The sign still stands along Highway I-80.”
The train station
The City’s History page says the third station, built in 2007, is “a replica of the second station”.
Pardi Plaza
The City’s History page says the City and the Society have “a historical display at Pardi Plaza”.
How we can help in Dixon
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The year in Dixon
| May | May 1: the City’s Residential Burning page says residential burning is prohibited from May 1 to October 31 Dixon May Fair, listed on the fair’s home page for May 6 to 9, 2027 |
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| June | Safe and sane fireworks are lawful in the city from noon on June 28 to noon on July 6, the City’s ordinance says |
| October | Lambtown Festival at the Dixon May Fairgrounds, listed for October 2 and 3, 2027 |
| November | Rainy season: by NOAA’s monthly normals at the two nearest stations, the wet months run from November through April Merchants Holiday Open House downtown on November 21, listed on the Downtown Dixon Business Association’s 2026 schedule |
| December | Annual Tree Lighting Festival downtown on December 5, listed on the Downtown Dixon Business Association’s 2026 schedule |
Dixon questions
What Dixon homeowners ask us
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Dixon?
Yes. In Dixon a re-roof is a permit type the City issues as an instant permit through its online portal, Dixon Civic Access. The City’s handout says, “This permit type is for the replacement or overlay (maximum of two layers of any type of materials) of roofing materials on a single- or two-family home.” It adds, “OK to pull/owner builder permit.” If you wish, we can also pull the permit for you, as most of our customers ask us to.
Which trees can’t I plant by the street in Dixon?
The City’s street tree chapter says, “It shall be unlawful to plant in the street tree area the following trees: blackwood acacia, black walnut, eucalyptus, elm, European hackberry, palm, poplar, sweet gum, tree of heaven, sycamore, locust, fruiting mulberry.” The street tree area is “that area between public street right-of-way lines plus five (5) feet beyond the right-of-way on each side thereof”. The City’s street tree list, revised July 2022, repeats the same trees. The chapter copy we read is current through 2016.
Is my home in a flood zone in Dixon?
The City’s flood zone information page gives the FEMA flood map as “FEMA Flood Map – Map Number 06095C0200F, Revised August 2, 2012”. The City’s FAQ page says, “Please contact the Planning Department at 707-678-7000 for flood zone information.” The City’s adopted Natural Environment chapter says, “Most of Dixon, however, is not within a flood hazard zone.”
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Dixon neighbourhoods we serve
Downtown Dixon
The General Plan says, “Downtown Dixon boasts numerous historic resources dating back to its past as a 19th Century railroad town.”
Hall Memorial Park
The City’s Housing Element calls it “the Hall Memorial Park neighborhood”, and the City’s Parks page calls the park “Hall Park”.
Northwest Park
The Housing Element describes “the Dixon Northwest Park neighborhood, south of W. F Street and east of N. Almond Street”.
Southwest Dixon
The General Plan says, “The Southwest Dixon Specific Plan area consists of approximately 477 acres and is located west of Porter Road and east of Interstate 80.”
Homestead
The Housing Element says, “Homestead is south of W. A Street and west of Interstate 80.”
Valley Glen
The Housing Element says, “The Valley Glen Planned Development is located in southeast Dixon and is generally bounded by West Cherry Street to the north, the Porter Road Retention Pond to the south, the Union Pacific Railroad to the west, and S. First Street (State Route 113) to the east.”
First Street and Highway 113
The General Plan says, “The First Street/SR-113 corridor between downtown and Vaughn Road is a commercial mixed use area”.
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