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Phase 1: Data Collection and Analysis (2009)
Initial stages of the process include reviewing related studies, plans, policies, and existing conditions.  From this comes the development of a background report. 

COMPLETE

Phase 2: Community Engagement and Drafting of Plan
(September - December 2009)
In this phase, extensive public outreach is initiated. Staff will be attending civic and community meetings to provide information about the update. A survey will also be distributed to reaffirm the city vision and values. All of the information gathered to date is compiled and a draft plan is created based upon that data and public input.

IN PROGRESS

Phase 3: General Plan Working Group
(January - August 2010)
A board and commission working group will be formed to review the draft 2011 General Plan.

Phase 4: Public Review and Adoption by City Council
(September 2010 - October 2011)
The plan will be available for public comment.  The Updated General Plan will go through the major General Plan amendment process.  This is a nine month process that includes extensive public involvement along with Planning Commission and City Council hearings.  The General Plan will go before the City Council for adoption in October 2011.

Phase 5: Voter Ratification (August 2012)
Per State Statute, the General Plan must be placed on the ballot to be ratified by the voters.