Land Use & Zoning
The General Plan in California serves as:
AThe state's zoning code
BA long-range blueprint for a city or county's future development✓ Correct
CThe building permit process
DA federally mandated land use regulation
Explanation
The General Plan is a long-range comprehensive document that guides a city or county's future physical development. California law requires every city and county to adopt and maintain a General Plan. Zoning must be consistent with the General Plan.
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