Documents

As the General Plan Update program moves forward, associated documents will be posted for public information and review. Check here frequently, as documents will be posted on a regular basis.

Emerging 2045 General Plan Update Preferred Alternative

At the August 2023 meeting, the City Council provided general direction on individual land use change requests, draft population projections, land use “Placetypes,” and specific focus areas upon which to focus potential land use changes. This feedback was used to create draft land use alternatives, which were used as a basis for public outreach in Fall 2023. Public outreach comments were disseminated to assemble the draft land use plan. The draft land use plan is the culmination of City Council, Planning Commission, Staff Technical Advisory Committee (STAC), and community feedback.

The result of this process was a draft Preferred Alternative or “Emerging Land Use Plan," which includes a combination of new and refined land uses and updated land use designations (“Placetypes”). The following document presents the Emerging 2045 General Plan Update Preferred Alternative. These materials were presented to the City Council on March 26, 2024, for their review and feedback. 

Community Engagement Series #2 Summary: Alternatives

The following document summarizes community comments, ideas, and feedback gathered during the second round of engagement events. These discussions were focused on reviewing and refining a series of planning Alternatives. The Alternatives, which included both policy and land use choices, presented options for how the city could grow and change in the future. 

  • Community Engagement Series #2 Summary - coming soon

2045 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles

The Vision Statement and Guiding Principles sets the foundation for the new General Plan. All goals, policies, strategies, and actions that will be contained in the 2045 General Plan will be consistent with the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. The Council reviewed and provided direction on this document during their May 9, 2023, and August 30, 2023, meetings.

Existing Conditions Report

The Existing Conditions Report analyzes and summarizes current demographic, economic, land use, community character, mobility, natural resources, infrastructure, community health, safety, and other conditions in Atascadero. The purpose of this report is to help the community and project team understand the issues and opportunities facing the city. This analysis will be used to support the planning and community engagement process conducted during development of the updated General Plan.

Community Engagement Series #1 Summary: Vision for the Future

The following document summarizes community comments, ideas, and feedback gathered during the first round of engagement events. These discussions were focused on identifying a vision for Atascadero’s future, and understanding current and future challenges and emerging opportunities facing the city. 

Existing Conditions Atlas

This Existing Conditions Atlas summarizes important information on current challenges and emerging opportunities and how to address them. The challenges and emerging opportunities summarized in this atlas were developed through a combination of background research (including in a series of technical studies) and discussions with community members (including property owners, business leaders, community organizers, etc.), residents, appointed officials, and the City Council.

 

General Plan Briefing Book

The Briefing Book provides an overview of what a General Plan is and how it guides City decisions, key elements of the 2025 General Plan, emerging issues and opportunities, the initial community engagement approach, and anticipated process schedule. It was used during the City Council and Planning Commission's joint study session to review, discuss and refine the scope and process for the General Plan Update.