WHAT IS A GENERAL PLAN? Required by State law, a General Plan is commonly referred to as a "blueprint" for where, how much and the type of growth planned for the future. It is a statement of the community’s vision for its long-term physical form and quality of life. It is comprehensive—about all things physical--and addresses not only land use and development, but also other issues of concern to residents. It contains broad policies and general direction, rather than details or specific procedures. The General Plan consists of text and a land use diagram. Although it serves as a framework for evaluation of development proposals, ordinances and policies, it is not intended to be parcel specific. On September 17, 2002, the City Council adopted the updated Salinas General Plan and certified the associated Environmental Impact Report. The Salinas General Plan represents the culmination of several years of an intense work program, including over 35 public meetings. The Plan is founded upon the community’s vision for the future. It continues to emphasize protection of the most valuable agricultural land to the south and west of the existing City limits. The circulation plan shows potential bypass roads on both the western and eastern sides of the City. The Plan represents an expansion (i.e., areas shown for future growth and annexation) of only 426 acres above the previous (1988) Plan. Mixed use/New Urbanist/Neotraditional neighborhood development is an integral part of the Plan. Click on the link to the right to view the General Plan Documents Please call the Housing
and Community Development Department at 758-7206 if you would like
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