FAQ Topic: Organization of the Plan

The General Plan (all content) must be internally consistent and all other City plans and documents must be consistent with the General Plan.

Each element also contains an implementation section that provides a list, organized by goal, of the actions to take place in the next one to five years to make progress toward said goal(s). These implementation actions provide the basis for establishing priorities, scheduling, and assigning staff and other resources. Implementation actions also identify who is … Continued

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 … Continued