What is the difference between the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance?

The General Plan and Zoning Ordinance go hand-in-hand. The General Plan establishes broad, long-term policies to guide both private sector development and City investments. The Zoning Ordinance implements General Plan policies through detailed development regulations that specify what activities can happen where, and that specify standards for the height and design of new buildings. State law requires that the Zoning Ordinance be consistent with the General Plan.

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1. What does the project involve?
2. What is a General Plan and who uses it?
3. When was the last General Plan updated and what is different about this one?
4. What is the difference between the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance?
5. What is a Housing Element?
6. What is RHNA?
7. What will be in the Rumrill Boulevard Corridor Plan?
8. What is the timeline for the project?
9. How can I get involved?