General Plan
The Dana Point General Plan is the blueprint for the City’s future development. It is a collection of goals, policies, and actions that reflect the community’s vision and values. The General Plan is required by State law to cover how and where our spaces evolve over time; how we build, maintain, and afford our homes; how we get around town – by car, bike, walk, and transit; and how to preserve nature and open space, control noise impacts, and prepare for hazards and emergencies. Through its General Plan, Dana Point also prioritizes ensuring high quality design, enhancing our local business economy, and expanding public services as the city thrives.
There are seven (7) mandated elements of a General Plan that the State of California requires: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety. Dana Point’s existing General Plan includes three additional Elements: Urban Design, Public Facilities/Growth Management, and Economic Development. In 2022, the City Council updated the Housing Element and Public Safety Element.
General Plan Documents
General Plan Documents
General Plan Past Meetings
Planning Commission - Circ and Econ | June 9, 2025 and June 23, 2025
Purpose: June 9th meeting to review and discuss proposed updates to the Circulation and Economic Development Elements, as well as the associated CEQA clearance (Addendum). The June 23rd public hearing is to consider a recommendation for the proposed updates and approval of the Addendum.
Planning Commission - Safety | September 8, 2025
Purpose: Review and discuss proposed minor updates to the Public Safety Element, transportation-related documents, and the associated CEQA clearance (Addendum).
City Council | October 7, 2025
Purpose: Consider recommendations from the Planning Commission on the proposed updates to the Circulation, Economic Development, and Public Safety Elements; Introduction chapter, Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (VMT/LOS), and Amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH).
GPAC Meeting #1 | January 23, 2024
Introduction of the GPAC (role, rules, responsibilities). Review of Phase 1 and Overview of Phase II GPU • Preliminary identification and discussion of potential areas of change.
GPAC Meeting #2 | February 27, 2024
Review existing conditions on land use and vehicular circulation. Explore opportunities and constraints for reinvestment and focused changes for opportunity sites and the roadway network.
GPAC Meeting #3 | March 26, 2024
Discuss potential changes and improvements for bicycle and pedestrian networks.
GPAC Meeting #4 | April 30, 2024
Review additional details and analysis of potential changes for opportunity sites. Make recommendations of opportunity sites and priorities.
GPAC Meeting #5 | June 25, 2024
Review draft plans, goals, and buildout conditions. Make recommendations on draft land use concepts.
GPAC Meeting #6 | October 16, 2024
Review land use recommendations, traffic analysis, and preliminary draft GP content goals and policies.
Planning Commission Study Session | December 9, 2024
Purpose: brief the Planning Commission on GPAC discussions and recommendations for land use changes and mobility improvements.
City Council Study Session | February 4, 2025
Purpose: brief the City Council on GPAC discussions and recommendations for land use changes and mobility improvements, as well as input from the Planning Commission, with a request for the City Council to authorize City staff to initiate the appropriate environmental/technical analyses for Phase 2 of the GPU.
Meeting PowerPoint(PDF, 7MB)
GPAC Meeting #7 | April 22, 2025
Purpose: Review proposed maps, table, goals, and policies for the updated Circulation and Economic Development Elements.