State law requires each city and county to adopt a General Plan “for the physical development of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries which bears relation to its planning.” The General Plan is the document that establishes policies, goals, and programs for the long-term physical development of our community and provides the City’s “ground rules” for development activity.

 

Carmel’s General Plan contains nine elements (chapters).  Four of these were recently updated as part of the Local Coastal Program.  The remaining elements have not been updated for more than a decade.  By state law, the General Plan must be updated periodically to reflect the changing needs of the community.

 

Today the City faces new challenges and opportunities that the current plan does not address.  As the City moves into the future it will need to have a plan to guide decisions and programs.

 

To be effective, the General Plan must reflect the needs and desires of the community.  That is why it is so important for citizens to be involved.

 

The website is designed to keep Carmel’s residents, employees and business community informed about the status and activities involving the General Plan. The website features background information about the General Plan, a calendar of events including community workshops and provides technical documents related to the project.  It will be updated regularly with new information.