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
- Environmental Justice Element | Click to receive email updates
- Community Climate Action Plan & Safety Element (commencing in 2022) | Click to receive email updates
- Housing Element (commencing in 2022) | Click to receive email updates
Specific Plans and Area Plans
- Castro Valley Specific Plan update (commencing soon)
Additional County Policies & Projects
- Large Commercial Solar and Battery Storage
- Housing (commencing soon):
- SB 9: Housing development, approvals
- Objective Standards
Ordinances
- AB 551: Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones
If you have comments or questions regarding any of the policies under consideration, please contact the Planning Department at (510) 670-5400.