General Plan Land Use

California State Law requires every city and county to adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide its future development. The General Plan to guide its future development. The General Plan essentially serves as "constitution for development". This document serves as the foundation for all land use decisions. The General Plan includes seven (7) required "Elements" that are mandated by State law. Local governments adopt additional optional elements to address local priorities and planning goals.

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notes California State Law requires every city and county to adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide its future development. The General Plan to guide its future development. The General Plan essentially serves as "constitution for development". This document serves as the foundation for all land use decisions. The General Plan includes seven (7) required "Elements" that are mandated by State law. Local governments adopt additional optional elements to address local priorities and planning goals.
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title General Plan Land Use