What's the difference between a General Plan and a Zoning Code?

The General Plan and Zoning Code go hand-in-hand. The General Plan establishes broad, long-term policies to guide both private sector development and City investments. The Zoning Code implements General Plan policies through detailed development regulations that specify what activities can happen where, and that specify standards for the height and design of new buildings. State law requires that the Zoning Code be consistent with the General Plan. Chino's Zoning Code will updated in parallel with the General Plan to ensure consistency. The Zoning Code will also be updated to address new State housing laws.

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1. What is a General Plan and who uses it?
2. What area does the General Plan cover?
3. What goes into the General Plan?
4. Why update the General Plan?
5. What's the difference between a General Plan and a Zoning Code?
6. What is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)?
7. What is the timeline for updating the General Plan?
8. How Do I Get Involved?