To see how the General Plan addresses these topics and an many others, go to Search Elements by Topic.
Required topics
- Circulation and complete streets (see Mobility Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table M-3))
- Climate adaptation and resiliency (primarily addressed in the Safety Element, supported by goals and policies in other elements)
- Conservation (see Conservation Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table CN-2))
- Environmental justice* (integrated throughout the General Plan, with a focus in the Community, Mobility, Open Space, and Safety Elements)
- Housing (see Housing Element)
- Land use (see Land Use Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table LU-1))
- Noise (see Noise Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table N-2))
- Open space (see Open Space Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table OS-2)
- Public utilities and facilities (see Public Services, including Related General Plan Policies (Table PS-1))
- Safety (see Safety Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table S-1))
Optional topics
- Air quality* (primarily addressed in the Conservation Element, supported by goals and policies in other elements)
- Community (see Community Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table CM-1))
- Economic prosperity (see Economic Prosperity Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table EP-1))
- Historic preservation (see Historic Preservation Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table HP-1))
- Urban design (see Urban Design Element, including Related General Plan Policies (Table UD-1))
Notes: The topic of environmental justice is required for any jurisdictions that contain disadvantaged communities. The topic of air quality is optional for jurisdictions outside of the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District.