Santa Maria General Plan 2045
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 5, 2026
Role of the General Plan
The General Plan does:
Establish a land use map
Serve as a policy document
Conduct an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Provide an adaptable road map for future growth
The General Plan does not:
Replace more frequent and specific studies, assessments and plans Dictate all City decisions through 2045
Attempt to predict all possible scenarios
Planning Hierarchy
General Plan Update Process
The Road So Far
Community Engagement
General Plan Elements
Key Principles
Land Use Element
Land Use Policy Map
Summary of Land Use Policy Map Changes
Proposed Zoning Map
Public Participation
Recommendation
Questions?