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
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 |
| Land Use Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Circulation Element | - |
| Transportation | November 25, 1980 |
| Scenic Highways | October 11, 1974 |
| Plan of Bikeways | September 18, 1975 |
| Housing Element | 2008/9 |
| Conservation, Open Space and Recreation Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Noise Element | October 11, 1974 |
| Safety Element | December 6, 1990 |
| Public Facilities Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Economic Development Element | November 25, 1980 |
| Technical Supplement | November 25, 1980 |
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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
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