Draft Santa Rosa General Plan 2050
Engagement Opportunities!
Community Survey – Available Now through October 1st
Please click here to take a survey on the draft General Plan.
In-Person and Virtual Open House Events – August 2023
Attend an open house event to learn about the plan, ask questions, and provide your input.
Meeting |
Format |
Date and Time |
Location |
RSVP |
In-Person Open House #1 | English/Bilingual | Tuesday, August 15th 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
Council on Aging, 30 Kawana Springs Road |
Past Event/RSVP Closed |
In-Person Open House #2 | English/Bilingual | Monday, August 21st 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. | Past Event/RSVP Closed |
Food Equity Workshop |
English/Bilingual | Tuesday, August 22nd 6:00-8:00 p.m. |
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave. | Past Event/RSVP Closed |
In-Person Open House #3 | English/Bilingual | Wednesday, August 30th 5:00-6:30 p.m. |
NEW LOCATION Maria Carillo High School Library, |
Past Event/RSVP Closed |
In-Person Open House #4 | Spanish/Bilingual | Thursday, August 31st 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
Latino Service Providers, 1000 Apollo Way |
Past Event/RSVP Closed |
Virtual Open House | English/Bilingual | Wednesday, September 13th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Virtual - Sign up for Login Details | Sign up here |
Board and Commission Meetings - September 2023
Attend a Board and Commission meeting for a first-hand look into plan implementation.
Task |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Design Review Board | Thursday, September 7 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers |
Planning Commission | Thursday, September 14 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers |
Cultural Heritage Board |
Wednesday, September 20 | 4:30 pm | Council Chambers |
City Council | Tuesday, September 26 | 4:00 pm |
Council Chambers |
Draft Santa Rosa General Plan 2050
The draft Santa Rosa General Plan 2050 is now available for public review! A general plan is a city’s road map for the future. It describes a community’s aspirations and identifies strategies for managing preservation and change. The draft General Plan was developed over the past three years in close collaboration with the community and with oversight and direction from the Planning Commission and City Council. The following are links to view and download chapters of the General Plan. Also included are additional reference materials and information on opportunities to provide your input on the draft plan.
Please click on the following links to view and download individual chapters of the draft General Plan:
- Cover and Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Land Use and Economic Development
- 3. Circulation, Open Space, Conservation, and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- 4. Urban Design, Historic Preservation, and Art and Culture
- 5. Safety, Climate Resilience, Noise, and Public Services and Facilities
- 6. Health, Equity, and Environmental Justice
- 7. Glossary
- Appendix A. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy
- Appendix B. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Report
Executive Summary
Please click on the following links to view and download a high-level summary of the draft General Plan:
- Executive Summary (English)
- Executive Summary (Spanish)
- Summary of all General Plan Goals, Policies and Actions (English)
- Summary of all General Plan Goals, Policies and Actions (Spanish)
Ways to Get Involved
We want to hear your thoughts and feedback! Over the next few months (July to September 2023), the CIty wil be hosting a range of in-person events and online surveys to present the draft General Plan and hear your thoughts. The following is more information on each survey and event (note: content on this page will be updated as events are scheduled and more information is available).
Online Commenting/Konveio Review – Available Now Through October 1st
Review the full Draft General Plan and provide comments directly in the document.
- Full Draft General Plan on Konveio
- Skip to Chapter 2. Land Use and Economic Development
- Skip to Chapter 3. Circulation, Open Space, Conservation, and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- Skip to Chapter 4. Urban Design, Historic Preservation, and Art and Culture
- Skip to Chapter 5. Safety, Climate Resilience, Noise, and Public Services and Facilities
- Skip to Chapter 6. Health, Equity, and Environmental Justice
Pop-Up Events – Coming Soon
Learn about the Plan and provide comments when you are out and about in the community.