City of Gardena ~ For Residents

Welcome to Gardena's Website for the General Plan

General Plan 2006 is the City of Gardena's recently updated General Plan. This plan will guide the physical development of the city the next 15-20 years.

Developed over an 18-month period, the plan is based upon a collaborative effort involving the community, property owners, chamber of commerce, homeowners alike. The plan is based upon the following core vision for the city as a:

	City of Opportunity
	Safe and attractive place to live, work and play
	Community that values ethnic and cultural diversity
	Strong and diverse economic base


	What is a General Plan?
	Every city and county in California is required by state law to prepare and maintain a planning document called a General Plan. The general plan is the long-range "blueprint" for the City that guides development decisions...

	General Plan
	Every city and county in California is required by state law to prepare and maintain a comprehensive planning document called a general plan. The general plan is the longrange “blueprint” for a jurisdiction and guides development decisions, identifies long-term objectives for the next 15-20 years and contains policies and actions to help achieve community goals over that period of time. The general plan addresses all aspects of development and community enhancement....