General Plan Update Program
Contact Information
Please contact the General Plan Development Section for more information.
Department of Regional Planning
General Plan Development Section
320 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-974-6417
Fax: 213-626-0434
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The Los Angeles County General Plan is the guide for growth and development in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. California law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan “for the physical development of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its planning” (Government Code Section 65300). The General Plan is designed to guide the long-term physical development and conservation of the County’s land and environment through a framework of goals, policies, and implementation programs. The General Plan also provides a foundation for more detailed plans and implementation programs to be conducted, such as area or community plans, zoning ordinances, and specific plans.
Existing Adopted General Plan
| Chapter | Adopted / Last Updated |
|---|---|
| Introduction | November 25, 1980 |
| General Goals and Policies | November 25, 1980 |
| Conservation, and Open Space Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Land Use Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Housing Element | August 5, 2008 |
| Transportation Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Plan of Bikeways | June 24, 1976 |
| Water and Waste Management Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Economic Development Element | July 21, 1987 |
| Safety Element | Safety Tech. Appendix | Plates 1 - 8 | December 6, 1990 |
| Noise Element | January 30, 1975 |
| Scenic Highway Element | October 11, 1974 |
| Regional Recreation Areas Plan | July 29, 1965 |
| Implementation Chapter | November 25, 1980 |
| Technical Supplement | November 25, 1980 |
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Policy and Reference Maps (November 25, 1980)
- General Development Policy ( Map (77 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Urban Form Policy ( Map (58 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Conservation and Open Space Policy ( Map (69 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Special Management Policy ( Map (63 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Land Use Policy ( Map (40 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Housing Development and Neighborhood Conservation Policy ( Map (82 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Major Transportation Policy ( Map (29 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Highway Policy ( Map (50 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
- Water Service Policy ( Map (56 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
- Flood Protection Policy ( Map (30 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
- Sewerage Service Policy ( Map (60 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
- Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Plan ( Map (44 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Economic Development Policy ( Map (28 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Major Recreation Areas ( Map (17 MB) - Legend Explanation )
- Incorporated Cities of Los Angeles County ( Map (3 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
California state law requires that a comprehensive general plan update have a corresponding environmental impact report (EIR). The EIR will assess potential environmental effects of actions proposed in the Draft General Plan. A draft EIR will be presented to the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) for public hearing and recommendation to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Housing Element
All counties and cities located within the region covered by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), including the County of Los Angeles, are required to prepare and submit their adopted Housing Elements to the State Department of Housing and Community Development by July 1, 2008 … More
Previous General Plan Drafts
Additional General Plan Resources
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