Escondido residents will be asked to approve an update to the city’s General Plan in the November 2012 election. The General Plan is a document that guides a city’s development for a period of approximately 20 years. It is a “blueprint” for the community that reflects the vision of its residents. The General Plan is the result of more than two years of work by a citizens committee and city staff.

An introduction to the Escondido General Plan Update by Liza Prazeau of the Escondido Chamber of Citizens (originally posted in April, 2009)

The General Plan Update page from the City of Escondido website.

A side-by-side comparison of the old and the new General Plans. (Caution: Large PDF!)

LATEST: Public Review and Comment

The 45-day period for public review and comment on the Environmental Impact Report element of the General Plan Update began January 13, 2012 and continues through February 27, 2012. Comments can be made through the City of Escondido General Plan Update information page. 

Additional public meetings have been scheduled for Thursday, February 16 and Thursday, March 1. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. for approximately two hours and take place in the Mitchell Room at Escondido City Hall, 201 N. Broadway.

The General Plan and Proposition S 

Text of Proposition S (passed by more than 60 percent of Escondido voters in 1998)

Will the Update affect Proposition S? (originally posted in October, 2009)

Panel decides not to repeal Prop. S in General Plan Update
North County Times, January 7, 2010

Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove concerns

Letter from the Town Council to Escondido Planner Jay Petrick (August 2010)

News coverage of the general plan update (most recent items at top)

Public meetings on Escondido General Plan set for Feb. 16, March 2
North County Times, February 4, 2012

Escondido reviews its plan for growth
General plan update includes new land-use designations
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 4, 2012

Council praises new blueprint, but raises questions
North County Times, February 2, 2012

General Plan proposal seeks high-rises and high-paying jobs
Allows 8-story buildings, causes more traffic congestion
North County Times, January 29, 2012

Panel decides not to repeal Prop. S in General Plan Update
North County Times, January 7, 2010

Citizens panel will help city update development blueprint
Proposed revisions will go to voters in November 2012
North County Times, August 19, 2009

General Plan revision to target urban core
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 19, 2008