General Plan
The Benicia General Plan is the principal policy document for guiding future conservation and development in the city. It reflects the community’s shared values and determination of what Benicia is and should continue to be - an uncommonly special place.
The Plan has a long-term horizon, addressing an approximately 15 to 20 year time frame. At the same time, it brings overall direction to the day-to-day decisions of the City Council, its commissions, and City staff. The General Plan determines what kind of urban development should take place and where and when, and who in the City will be charged with getting it done.
The Plan...
- Expresses the desires of Benicia residents in regard to the physical, social, economic, cultural, and environmental character of the city;
- Serves as a comprehensive guide for making decisions about land use, economic development, road improvements, and protecting natural resources and the public health and safety;
- Provides the legal foundation for all zoning, subdivision, and public facilities ordinances, decisions, and projects—all of which must be consistent with the General Plan.
General Plan Documents
Certified EIR
Resolution No. 23-7 Certifying EIR
General Plan Amendments
CURRENT GENERAL PLAN UPDATES
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Housing Element
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Safety Element
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Policy Documents