A collection of policies and maps guiding the long-term development of a city. In California, there are 7 mandatory elements: Circulation, Conservation, Housing, Land Use, Noise, Open Space, Safety and Seismic Safety.
A statement of policies, including text and diagrams, setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals for the future physical development of the city or county.
The General Plan is the City's guide for the physical development of the community. The Plan's goals and policies address elements such as Land Use, Circulation, Housing, and Environmental Quality.
A collection of policies and plans which provide a guide and baseline for decisions regarding the physical growth and evolution of the city. The General Plan provides a comprehensive, coordinated set of intents and directions for the physical development of the city, including but not limited to, land use, transportation, economic conditions, environment, infrastructure, public facilities and physical character.
a document that provides guidance for the physical development of the City and addresses such matters as land use, circulation, parks and public safety
a long term planning document that serves as a land use constitution for all future development within a city
an adopted statement of policy for the physical development of a community
a statement of goals and policies that guide the long-range physical development of the County and all communities
A proposed outline for the overall development of a city or other municipality that is written and issued by that municipality. Also known as a master plan.
comprehensive zoning plan, which outlines the zoning classification of whole neighborhoods and regions in the affected municipality or county. See also the Master Plan entry.
Every city and county is required to develop a general plan of comprehensive zoning. (See comprehensive zoning)
The General Plan (GP) is the document which guides the development of the City. It is the official public document, consisting of maps and text, that is used as a policy guide for decisions regarding the City's physical development. There are seven elements of the General Plan as mandated by state planning law: Land Use, Noise, Safety, Circulation, Air Quality, Open Space, and Housing.
A government's long-range land-use plan.
A legal document in the form of a map and accompanying text adopted by the City Council. The plan consists of policies regarding the long-term development of its jurisdiction. Sections of the General Plan are called elements. The City of Sacramento's General Plan contains eight elements which include: Residential Land Use Housing Commerce and Industry Circulation Conservation and Open Space Public Facilities and Services Health and Safety Implementation
The General Plan is a long-range planning document that provides the City a framework for action and the direction in which to focus that action. General Plan Elements are areas in which the City has elected to administer and manage the delivery of services to its community.