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<br />- <br /> <br />() U R \' I ~ ION : <br />n R l~ r\ ~ 1 S ,1 11 d r\ C T ION S <br /> <br />78 <br />age 17 <br /> <br />conservation and the development of innovative land use and <br />transportation policies, is a cornerstone of the New General Plan. <br /> <br />U sing the General Plan <br /> <br />The New General Plan is a community document intended for use by all <br />residents, business owners, decision-makers, and workers in Redwood <br />City. As such, the Plan has been written and organized for ease of use. <br />Tables, diagrams, and maps help readers understand planning concepts, <br />and sidebar notes define terms and direct users to chapters addressing <br />related topics or policies. A glossary provides further guidance and <br />support to encourage a deeper understanding of all topic areas. <br /> <br />The organization of the New General Pla,j91~tM?WS users to turn to the <br />section that interests them and qUickly...<Qbtam a perspective of City <br />policies on the subject. However, General Plan user~ should realize that <br />the goals, policies, and progra'!'s. throughoutj;~)U elements are <br />interrelated and should be examine~. comPr;hensive'Y~i;" All of these <br />policy components must be considered~()gf:!~her when ma~.~pg planning <br />decisions. <br /> <br />The New General Plan is intended to be.~~th a 'o~g-term and a dynamic <br />document andq1ust beperiodicaIIXi~pdated.to respond to changing <br />community needs. Requests foria(1'lendments may be submitted by <br />individuals ~r initlate~. by;the City its@l:. Amendments may involve land <br />use d~~jil!"atJQIl';fhan'g'for a particulalproperty, or policy/text changes <br />appli~~le to largerareascor the entire city. All proposed amendments <br />will be.publicly reviewed to ensure consistency with all elements of the <br />General Plan and the General Plan EIR. Per State law, General Plans <br />may be amet1d,~~d up to four times per year. To facilitate a larger <br />number of amel'ldment.requests, a jurisdiction may group together a <br />number of amendment requests to process together as one General <br />Plan Amendment. However, the City is under no obligation to process <br />General Plan amendments, as this constitutes a legislative act. <br /> <br />Key Terms Used <br /> <br />Goals and policies represent the General Plan's foundation. A goal is an <br />overall statement of community desires and consists of a broad <br />statement of purpose or direction. For each goal in this General Plan, <br />associated and more definitive policy statements follow. A policy <br />provides guidance to the City Council, other City commissions and <br />boards, and City staff in their review of development proposals and <br />other actions taken. Implementation programs provide further <br /> <br />l{ " d \\ (\ (\ ,I (, I I \ {, ( n \':.1\ P 1,1 n <br />P ,I " l' \ - 1 1 <br />\ \ \ \ I " I 11 ~ ]) I .1 t I - -.; " p I (' m h l' r 1:;. 2 l~ l' l) ~ <br />