The guiding principles provide direction for decision making as the general plan is drafted and implemented over time. Documents related to placer county's general plan update include planning documents, community plans and design guidelines, documents from public hearings and workshops, placer county's existing general plan, and housing element documents Placer county planning staff and consultant placeworks gave an informational presentation on feb 13 launching placer2050, a comprehensive update of the county’s general plan to a 2050 horizon. Given all the changes our community has seen, especially in western placer county, it’s clear that our current plan needs a refresh to address new challenges like housing affordability and environmental issues. The placer county board of supervisors today adopted the placer 2050 vision statement and guiding principles, marking another milestone in the comprehensive update of the county’s general plan.
Once approved, the placer county 2050 general plan will guide the development and conservation of our county for the next two decades. Last year, the county launched its effort to comprehensively update the general plan, a road map document that will set a new vision for the unincorporated area of placer county through the year 2050. Placer county is gearing up for a transformative future, with officials unveiling a bold vision for 2050 that emphasizes community engagement and environmental resilience. The following is a list of existing and ongoing plans from various placer county departments and regional organizations that will contribute to the general plan update.
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