Berkeley residents and business owners are encouraged to read and comment on the Draft Plan.
Copies are available on the web.
Click here . Additional copies are available at the City's Planning Department located at 2118 Milvia Street, Suite 300, and at the Berkeley Public Libraries. State law requires that each city adopt, maintain and update a general plan to guide decisions on the development of the city. A good general plan expresses community goals, establishes public policy, and describes the community's objectives and strategies for the improving the city. Over the last five years, a great deal of work has been done to prepare for the update of the General Plan, and the City Council, Planning Commission and city staff is anxious to complete the effort.