California State law requires every city and county to prepare a comprehensive policy document, known as a General Plan, to guide decision-making on land use and public services over a 20-to-30-year timeframe. A General Plan contains several sections, called elements, that are each published individually. State law requires the following elements: Conservation, Housing, Land Use, Mobility, Noise, Open Space, Safety and Environmental Justice. Glendale’s General Plan also includes Recreation, Historic Preservation, Air Quality, and Community Facilities elements.

The City is in the process of updating various elements of the Glendale General Plan, including comprehensive updates to the Land Use Element and Mobility Element, and introduction of a new Environmental Justice Element. Certain elements of the General Plan are decades old and need to be updated to reflect current conditions and community needs.

Yes. The Draft Land Use, Mobility, and Environmental Justice Elements are being analyzed under one California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Backed by technical studies, the EIR analyzes the impacts the draft elements will have on the environment (i.e., air and water quality, traffic, noise, etc.) and what can be done to reduce or avoid any negative effects. The EIR is currently being prepared and will be released for public review and comment in fall 2025. This will also provide an additional opportunity for the public to continue to comment on the draft General Plan elements.

Please consider subscribing on this page to stay informed about the draft elements as they continue through the planning process. And review all the goals, policies and actions proposed at GlendalePlan.com. You’re invited to provide your input on any and all aspects of the draft elements.