Welcome

Welcome to the County of Orange General Plan Update website! We are excited to embark on the process of updating our General Plan and this website will provide the community with an ongoing resource to provide input, track progress, review resource documents, and participate in this very important project.

Each City and County in California is required to have a General Plan, which serves as a guiding document for long-term growth and development. All cities in Orange County have general plans that address their individual jurisdictions. While the County of Orange General Plan primarily focuses on the unincorporated area—territory that is not located within a city—the plan also addresses regional services and facilities provided by the County such as regional parks, roads, and flood control facilities.

Most of the County’s current General Plan dates to the early 2010s—and a lot has changed since then. New housing developments have been built, business and industry needs are different, and the way people get around has changed.

Looking forward 20 years, how will state and regional trends impact life in the County? What new technologies and innovations will change how we live, work, and play? While we can’t see exactly what the future holds, we are preparing for it by updating our General Plan.

This General Plan Update is a way for you to share your vision for the future of your community. We need your help in order to make the General Plan a success. What do you love about Orange County? What opportunities and challenges do you think face the County as it evolves over the next 10, 15, or 20 years? Weighing-in on the County of Orange General Plan Update process at open houses and online will help make sure that the updated General Plan conveys the values and priorities of all its residents and businesses.