Each element contains a set of goals and policies on matters related to one or more topics. Goals are statements of desired future conditions toward which efforts, regulations, and use of resources are directed. Policies are statements that guide decision-making and specify an intended level of public commitment on a subject.
The tables, figures, and maps shall also be considered City policies, offering either greater detail or a visual depiction of the context or intended outcome.
Most of the improvements envisioned by this General Plan will not take place overnight. Both goals and policies are intended to be long-term in nature and are not intended to be changed frequently.