Frequently Asked Questions
What is the General Plan?
The General Plan is a comprehensive policy document which helps County or City decision-makers in guiding future development in a manner that is consistent with the needs, goals, and interests of the public.
What is included in the General Plan?
Under state law (California Government Code Section 65000 et seq), every local general plan must include seven elements or sections. These include: Land Use, Circulation (transportation), Housing, Conservation, Open-Space, Noise, and Safety. All general plan elements are interrelated and must be internally consistent. The city may organize them in any manner. The city or county may amend the general plan law to add or subtract required elements whenever it wants depending on important issues within the city or county.
What will be included in the General Plan Enhancement Project for Newark, California?
The following elements will be included: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Open Space & Recreation, Conservation, Public Facilities, Safety, Noise, Economics & Demographics, Health, and Community Design.
Why update the 1992 General Plan?
A general plan is meant to function as a long-term plan for the physical development of a county or city. General plans must be updated from time to time to ensure compliance with State law and relevance to changing conditions within the county or city to which it represents.
Why should I be involved in the Enhancement Project?
This process will provide an opportunity to input your views about problems, solutions, and a vision for the future of Newark, California. Your input will help decision-makers make choices that will affect the quality of life and economic vitality of the City in future.
How can I participate?
A series of meetings will be held and are open to everyone in the City. We have also designated a questions and comments section on the homepage of this website, please feel free to ask any questions or provide any comments you have. We are hoping for your participation in all phases of the General Plan Enhancement Project process. Please contact us directly with your thoughts and issues that matter to you.
When will meetings be conducted in my area?
We will provide a calendar of events detailing when and at what time meetings will be held throughout the City. All meetings are open to people from any area of the City.
The General Plan is a comprehensive policy document which helps County or City decision-makers in guiding future development in a manner that is consistent with the needs, goals, and interests of the public.
What is included in the General Plan?
Under state law (California Government Code Section 65000 et seq), every local general plan must include seven elements or sections. These include: Land Use, Circulation (transportation), Housing, Conservation, Open-Space, Noise, and Safety. All general plan elements are interrelated and must be internally consistent. The city may organize them in any manner. The city or county may amend the general plan law to add or subtract required elements whenever it wants depending on important issues within the city or county.
What will be included in the General Plan Enhancement Project for Newark, California?
The following elements will be included: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Open Space & Recreation, Conservation, Public Facilities, Safety, Noise, Economics & Demographics, Health, and Community Design.
Why update the 1992 General Plan?
A general plan is meant to function as a long-term plan for the physical development of a county or city. General plans must be updated from time to time to ensure compliance with State law and relevance to changing conditions within the county or city to which it represents.
Why should I be involved in the Enhancement Project?
This process will provide an opportunity to input your views about problems, solutions, and a vision for the future of Newark, California. Your input will help decision-makers make choices that will affect the quality of life and economic vitality of the City in future.
How can I participate?
A series of meetings will be held and are open to everyone in the City. We have also designated a questions and comments section on the homepage of this website, please feel free to ask any questions or provide any comments you have. We are hoping for your participation in all phases of the General Plan Enhancement Project process. Please contact us directly with your thoughts and issues that matter to you.
When will meetings be conducted in my area?
We will provide a calendar of events detailing when and at what time meetings will be held throughout the City. All meetings are open to people from any area of the City.