What is a General Plan?

The General Plan is the Town’s long-term blueprint or “constitution” for future growth and development. The General Plan represents the community’s vision for its future. This vision is expressed in narrative form with goals, policies and programs that address a  wide range of topics, including land use, transportation, housing, public services and facilities, parks and recreation, economic development, environmental resources, conservation, noise, open space and safety.  The General Plan provides a basis for land use decision-making and capital investments in public facilities and infrastructure.  California state law requires each city and county to adopt a General Plan.  

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1. Why is the land use designation for my property proposed to change?
2. What is a General Plan?
3. Why is the General Plan being updated?
4. What is a General Plan “Land Use Designation”?
5. The land use designations in my notice seem to be the same. Is there really a change?
6. My property is in the county, why I am receiving notice of a town land use change?
7. How does the General Plan Land Use Designation affect my property?
8. What is the difference between the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance?
9. What is a Zoning Designation?
10. I live in a mobile home park and received a notice of land use change. Does this mean my mobile home park is going to close?
11. Who can I talk to if I have questions about the land use changes proposed for my property?
12. How can I submit comments on the proposed land use changes to the Planning Commission?
13. Who will make the final decision on the proposed land use changes?