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California State law requires every county and city to prepare and maintain a general plan. Oakdale’s 2030 General Plan will be the City’s policy guide for the future. It sets policy guidelines for a wide variety of issues such as the City’s economic growth, physical development, and social well being. Think of it as a guide for future development and the preservation of resources that are important to you. The General Plan covers a range of topics that directly affect you such as land use, City services, the natural environment, and housing. The General Plan is divided into 'elements' addressing different topic areas. Under State law, general plans must contain the following seven elements:
State law also allows cities and counties to include other elements. These optional elements are as legally binding as the mandatory elements. Oakdale includes the following optional elements in its updated 2030 General Plan:
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Once adopted, the General Plan becomes the principal tool for the City to use when evaluating municipal services and land use proposals. Every service the City provides to you from police protection to water and parks is guided by the goals and policies found in the General Plan. All land use decisions are governed by the General Plan and must be consistent with the General Plan's direction. General Plan goals and policies are based on an assessment of current and future needs and available resources.
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