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Proposed Policies, Plans and Ordinances

The development of land use policy includes long range documents such as the General Plan, Specific Plans, Design Guidelines, as well as, Zoning Ordinance amendments and other policy documents.

The following is a list of land use policies and plans under consideration:

General Plans

• Safety Element Amendments
• Proposed amendments to the Safety Elements (PDF - 238kb)
  
• 2016 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF - 11mb)
  
• Maps (PDF - 955kb)
  

Specific Plans and Area Plans

• Castro Valley Central Business District Specific Plan (under construction)
• South Livermore Valley Area Plan
• Fairview Area Specific Plan update

Additional County Policies

• Solar Policies for Rural Alameda County

Ordinances

• Commercial Cannabis Regulation in Unincorporated Alameda County
• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Microbrewery Ordinance

If you have comments or questions regarding any of the policies under consideration, please contact the Planning Department at (510) 670-5400.