Frequently Asked Questions

What is a General Plan?
The General Plan is a policy document required by the State of California that guides development and forms the basis for City services, ordinances and regulations.  See About the General Plan for more information.

Why should I get involved?
By getting involved in the General Plan Update process you can help Murrieta move toward a future that reflects our community values, hopes and visions. See Get Involved for more information.

What are the steps in the General Plan Update?
See the Calendar and Timeline page for the steps in the update process.

Where is the current General Plan?
The current Murrieta General Plan is available online. It was adopted in 1994. Updates to the Land Use, Circulation, and Economic Development Elements in the General Plan were adopted in 2006.

What is a land use designation?
The General Plan designates different types of land uses that are allowed in Murrieta, such as residential, commercial, industrial, civic/institutional, parks, and open space.  Each land use designation includes standards for the intensity of use such as the number of housing units per acre of land, or the ratio of square feet in a commercial building to the size of the lot where it is located.

Where can I get more information?
See the Get Involved page.