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The Department of Regional Planning is aware of phishing emails targeting Los Angeles County residents. Please be advised that all official correspondence from Regional Planning is issued solely from [Name]@planning.lacounty.gov or donotreply@lacounty.gov email addresses. Communications from other domains are not affiliated with the Department and should not be treated as an official communication. The County will never request personally identifiable information via email or ask for payment or funds through wire transfer. If you receive a suspicious email or have concerns about its legitimacy, please do not respond or click any links. Instead, contact Regional Planning directly to verify at info@planning.lacounty.gov or (213) 974-6411.

If you were impacted by the recent fires and need assistance, please visit the Disaster Recovery page.

General Plan components address specific areas of policy or element to guide future growth, infrastructure, and community well-being. These components include the Planning Areas Framework and General Plan Implementation Programs.

Planning Areas Framework

The General Plan serves as the foundation for all community-based plans that guide development in the unincorporated areas, such as Area Plans, Specific Plans, and Coastal Land Use Plans. The Planning Areas Framework of the General Plan divide the County into 11 Planning Areas. The purpose of the Planning Areas Framework is to provide a mechanism for local communities to collaborate with the County in developing plans that reflect their unique and diverse character.

Area Plans

Specific Plans

General Plan Implementation Programs

General Plan Implementation Programs are specific actions, policies, or strategies that the County undertakes to carry out the goals and objectives outlined in the General Plan. The following plans and programs implement the General Plan:

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