General Plan

Sonoma County General Plan

The Alexander Valley Association board overseas any changes or updates to the General Plan which will affects the residents and way of life in our valley.

On December 12, 2023, staff will seek initial Board of Supervisors and public comments on updating Sonoma County’s General Plan. Board of Supervisors meeting details and materials can be found on the Sonoma County Legistar Calendar.

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What is the General Plan?

The General Plan is the blueprint for land use in unincorporated Sonoma County. It includes maps that show where agricultural, residential, commercial and other land uses will be located, and a series of policies that guide future decisions about growth, development and conservation of resources.

The General Plan provides the basis for development while maintaining the quality of life that Sonoma County residents treasure.

The County encourages a high degree of public awareness of planning and development issues and participation by interested citizens in the preparation and consideration of plan policies.

Preparation of General Plan 2020 was assisted by a citizen’s advisory committee, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all issues and related policies that were included in the update. In effect, the committee directly participated in the drafting of the goals, objectives, and policies to be submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

During all phases of policy development, local residents, businesses, property owners, and interest groups were encouraged to express their views about planning issues and policies proposed for incorporation into General Plan 2020. Members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee are identified in Section 6, Acknowledgments.