General Plan Fest

Join us for Planning, Tacos, & Family Fun on Saturday, May 11, 2024!

General Plan Policy Framework Festival and Open House

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Petaluma Fairgrounds - Beverly C Wilson Hall

175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA

ART PLAY

Art Play Petaluma will be providing fun activities for the family!

TACOS

Provide feedback on the frameworks, then enjoy tacos on us!

Sheep

Arrive before 10:00am and wave goodbye as the Transhumance Festival sheep and goats make their way to Steamer’s Landing.

FREE Prizes

Win free prizes including tickets to the Petaluma Speedway!

Help Plan for the Future of Petaluma!

Learn about the Policy Frameworks for the City's General Plan 2045 Update. The General Plan will sets a shared vision for our community through the policies and programs that guide the future of our City including:

  • How we keep Petaluma's unique character

  • How we achieve sustainability

  • How we stay safe and healthy

  • How we build a just and equitable future

Read the Vision and Pillars to learn more about the intent of the General Plan.

Join City staff, consultants, and members of the General Plan Advisory Committee as we share the proposed policies that will be included in the General Plan Update. We are looking forward to answering questions, having informal discussions, and receiving input and feedback from the community on the proposed policies which cover:

  • Arts, Culture, and Creativity

  • Economic Development

  • Flood Resilience

  • Implementation & Governance

  • Health Equity and Environmental Justice

  • Historic Resources

  • Infrastructure & Utilities

  • Natural Environment

  • Noise

  • Parks & Recreation

  • Public Facilities

  • Safety

  • Transportation

Learn more about the Policy Frameworks here.

Can’t Make it? You can still participate!

We know Petalumans have busy schedules and we are providing a number of ways to engage. We look forward to receiving community feedback on the Policy Frameworks through our online portal.

You can also attend one f the City's Committees, Commissions, and Boards' public meetings where the relevant policy framework(s) will be presented and discussed:

May 1, 2024: Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee and Transit Committee

May 7, 2024: Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee

May 9, 2024 (morning): Senior Advisory Committee

May 9, 2024 (evening): Climate Action Commission

May 15, 2024: Tree Advisory Committee and Recreation, Music, and Parks Committee

May 23, 2024: Public Art Committee

May 28, 2024: Planning Commission

Please see the City's website for details as they become available.

Need more information?

Please contact us at planpetaluma@cityofpetaluma.org for additional assistance or subscribe to our mailing list.