We presently have approximately 120 legal parking spaces which utilize approximately of an acre of our 2.5 acre site. In order to comfortably accommodate parking during peak participation events, it is felt that roughly 2.0 acres designated for parking is desirable. In addition to parking, discussions with churches who recently expanded or moved suggest that land size need is often under-estimated. This results in sites being too small for further growth. Therefore, based on consideration of parking, the present need for over 30,000 square feet of building space and anticipation of future growth, a target of 10 acres was established in searching for a new church site.
Location is always critical in real estate purchase considerations.
This evangelistic purpose as applied to the City of Davis suggests that we should consider areas of the City where there may be few existing churches, where UCC may have significant public visibility , and a location that is near new and existing development. City growth patterns and plans also suggest where we might want to further our outreach and ministry. At present, the City is growing and planning to grow in the east and west direction. Additionally, there are few present churches in the new East Davis development areas and no churches in the South Davis area. Sites north and west of Davis are less preferable but should still be considered if an affordable, appropriate East Davis site cannot be found.