Land Use & Zoning
Under California law, which document serves as the 'constitution' for a city or county's long-range land use planning?
AZoning ordinance
BSpecific plan
CGeneral Plan✓ Correct
DSubdivision Map Act
Explanation
The General Plan is the foundational long-range planning document for California cities and counties. Zoning ordinances must be consistent with the General Plan.
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