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Long-range planning helps us plan for the future. These policies help us direct and manage growth. Walnut Creek has several long-range plans. The main and most comprehensive one is the General Plan. The City also has specific plans which focus on smaller geographic areas. All long range plans are developed with robust community input and usually take several years to develop.
General Plan
A general plan is a state mandated policy statement and guide for the City’s future. It’s sometimes described as the City’s blueprint or a constitution for conservation and development. It provides a framework for decisions about how to grow, provide public services and facilities and protect and enhance the community.
Specific plans
Specific plans guide development for geographic areas of Walnut Creek. The plans include development standards and policies. They are consistent with the General Plan, but tailored to the areas.
Planned development districts
A planned development district provides specific land use and development standards. They are designed for multi-family housing, shopping centers, and other large scale developments.