The Colusa County 2030 Draft General Plan has been prepared and is available for review and comment.

The Colusa County 2030 Draft General Plan includes a comprehensive set of goals, policies and implementation measures, as well as a revised Land Use Map. The State requires that the General Plan contain seven mandatory elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Open Space, Noise, Safety and Conservation. The Housing Element was completed ahead of the rest of the General Plan Elements, and was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 8, 2011.

The 2030 General Plan includes all of the State-mandated elements, as well as optional elements, including: Economic Development, Public Services and Facilities, and Community Character. The overall purpose of the  2030 General Plan is to create a policy framework that articulates a vision for the County's long-term physical form and development, while preserving and enhancing the quality of life for Colusa County residents. The key components of the 2030 General Plan include broad goals for the future of Colusa County, objectives for meeting those goals, and specific policies and action items that will help meet the goals and objectives.

• Draft 2030 General Plan (entire document) - November 2011
  • Introduction
  • Agriculture Element
  • Circulation Element
  • Community Character Element
  • Conservation Element
  • Economic Development Element
  • Land Use Element
  • Noise Element
  • Open Space and Recreation Element
  • Public Services and Facilities Element
  • Safety Element
  • Implementation

To comment on the Draft 2030 General Plan and/or the Draft Environmental Impact Report, please submit comments to Colusa County in accordance with the Notice of Availability.

Draft Land Use Map

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held two joint workshops in March 2011 to discuss the land use map alternatives.  Based on input received from the Board, Planning Commission, Steering Committee, and the public, the Draft Land Use Map was created.

Draft Land Use Map

Composite Land Use Map Alternative (March 2011)

Following the meetings with the Steering Committee, a Composite Land Use Map Alternative was developed.  This land use map alternative combines suggestions from both of the Steering Committee maps and take into account comments received from the Steering Committee, Planning Commissioners, Board members, and members of the public. 

Composite Land Use Map Alternative