General Plan
The General Plan is the document that guides growth and development in the City. It includes the following elements: Land Use; Growth Area; Transportation/Circulation; Parks, Trails and Open Space; Environmental Planning; Water Resources; Economic Development; Cost of Development; and Implementation.
State Law requires communities to adopt a General Plan and review it every five years. The Citys current General Plan was approved by voters in 2005 and adopted by Council in January 2006.
You can view the entire General Plan document or the land use and parks and trails maps by clicking on the links below. Hard copies and CD-ROMs are available for viewing or purchase at City Hall.
General Plan Amendments
The General Plan Amendment process allows property owners to apply for major amendments to the City’s existing General Plan.
After a series of public meetings, the proposed amendments are presented at Public Hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. By law, the City Council votes to approve or deny the Major General Plan Amendments.