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General Plan Update Program - Existing Adopted General Plan

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
Bicycle Master Plan  |  Bicycle Network March 13, 2012
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
Environmental Impact Report
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Policy and Reference Maps (November 25, 1980)

  1. General Development Policy ( Map (77 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  2. Urban Form Policy ( Map (58 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  3. Conservation and Open Space Policy ( Map (69 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  4. Special Management Policy ( Map (63 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  5. Land Use Policy ( Map (40 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  6. Housing Development and Neighborhood Conservation Policy ( Map (82 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  7. Major Transportation Policy ( Map (29 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  8. Highway Policy ( Map (50 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
  9. Water Service Policy ( Map (56 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
  10. Flood Protection Policy ( Map (30 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
  11. Sewerage Service Policy ( Map (60 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )
  12. Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Plan ( Map (44 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  13. Economic Development Policy ( Map (28 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  14. Major Recreation Areas ( Map (17 MB) - Legend Explanation )
  15. Incorporated Cities of Los Angeles County ( Map (3 MB) - No Legend Explanation included )

Housing Element Progress Reports


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