State of California General Plan Guidelines
2017
By: California St Ofc Plng/Research
https://opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html
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This guide is a reference for cities and counties in California in the preparation of local general plans and is written for planning staff as well as elected officials, planning consultants, and the general public. The guide provides background as well as detailed guidance on the general plan planning process, required and optional elements, public participation, implementation, and special statutory considerations specific to California.