Land Use & Zoning
A general plan in California is BEST described as:
AA binding legal document that controls individual parcel use
BA long-range policy document guiding future land use decisions✓ Correct
CA federal mandate requiring environmental review
DA zoning ordinance adopted by a city council
Explanation
California law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan — a long-range, comprehensive policy document that guides decisions about land use, transportation, housing, conservation, and other elements. Zoning ordinances must be consistent with the general plan.
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