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City of Lompoc

2050 General Plan

Welcome to Envision Lompoc 2050!

The City of Lompoc is excited to announce that it has initiated phase two of the technical update to the City of Lompoc 2030 General Plan. While the initial phase included the Housing, Safety, Circulation, and new Environmental Justice Elements, phase two includes updating the remaining required elements (Land Use, Conservation and Open Space, and Noise), and revising and consolidating the City’s optional elements (Urban Design, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development).

The City initiated this update to refine the existing goals and policies of these elements, address changes to State law, and consider changing community needs and opportunities. This effort will enable the City to implement best practices to ensure the goals and policies carried forward in the 2050 General Plan meet the needs of the community now, and in the future.

The success of this planning effort will depend in part on input from the community to fully identify the city’s needs and expectations for this update. There will be many opportunities to participate in this update process as the project progresses. This webpage will be your primary source for information related to the project, including project documents, scheduling, news on upcoming meetings, and public outreach opportunities.

Community Survey #1 Available Now!

We need your input! Complete this short survey to send us your thoughts on what you love about Lompoc, what could be improved, and what you think the future holds for the city! 

The survey will be open until September 7, 2026. 

Complete the Lompoc 2050 General Plan Community Survey

Assets, Issues, and Opportunities and Vision and Guiding Principles Report

The Assets, Issues, and Opportunities, and Vision and Guiding Principles Report (AIOVGP) summarizes the key city features, challenges, and potential opportunities that should be considered in updating the General Plan. The Report also includes a draft vision statement and guiding principles that reflect what community members value most about the city and the shared aspirations of what they envision for the future.

The Report was informed by public input received at Community Workshop #1 and pop-up events at the Lompoc Library and Ryon Park Pickleball Courts in April 2026.

Download the AIOVGP Report

Final Draft Existing Conditions and Trends Report

The Existing Conditions and Trends Report represents a “snapshot” of current trends and conditions in Lompoc. It provides a detailed description of a wide range of topics within the city, such as demographic and economic conditions, land use, public facilities, and biological and cultural resources to support the preparation of Phase 2 of the 2050 General Plan.

The Draft Existing Conditions and Trends Report was made available for public comment in May 2026 and the City discussed the Report and it's findings at Community Workshop #1. The Final Draft Existing Conditions and Trends Report was prepared in response to comments received.  

Download the Final Draft Existing Conditions and Trends Report

What is a General Plan?

Every city, town, and county in California must have a general plan, which is the local government’s long-term framework or “constitution” for future growth and development. The general plan represents the community’s aspiration for its future and intentions for community development. The general plan also contains the goals and policies upon which the City Council and Planning Commission will base their land use decisions. Typically, a general plan is designed to address the issues facing the city for the next 20 years.

The general plan is made up of a collection of “elements,” or topic categories. The State currently lists nine elements as mandatory: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, environmental justice, and air quality. As part of this Update, the City is updating the existing Land Use, Housing, Safety, and Circulation Elements.

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2050 General Plan Progress

Phase 1

Housing Element

Adopted 2025

Environmental Justice Element

Adopted 2025

Safety Element

Adopted 2025

Circulation Element

In Progress

Public Hearings Anticipated for Spring 2026

Phase 2 (Current)

Land Use Element

Required by State law

Conservation and Open Space Element

Required by State law

Noise Element

Required by State law

Urban Design Element

Public Facilities Element

Parks and Recreation Element

Economic Development Element

2050 General Plan Phase 2

  • 1. Project Initiation
    (January and February 2026)

    Phase 1 includes a kick-off meeting with City staff, establishing a community engagement strategy and schedule, and a kick-off study session with the City Council.

  • 2. Existing Conditions and Trends and Vision
    (January through June 2026)

    Phase 2 includes compiling data necessary to prepare the Plan, drafting the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook, a community workshop, drafting the Assets, Issues, Opportunities, and Vision and Guiding Principles Report, and a study session with the Planning Commission and City Council.

  • 3. General Plan Assessment
    (April through June 2026)

    Phase 3 completing an audit of the 2030 General Plan.

  • 4. Land Use Alternatives
     (July through December 2026)

    Phase 4 includes identifying and analyzing growth and policy alternatives, a community workshop, drafting an alternatives report, and a study session with the Planning Commission and City Council.

  • 5. Prepare the General Plan
    (December 2026 through September 2027)

    Phase 5 includes drafting the General Plan, a study session with the Planning Commission and City Council, revising the draft for public review, a community workshop, and tribal consultation and referrals.

  • 6. Program Environmental Impact Report
    (February 2027 through April 2028)

    Phase 6 includes evaluating and mitigating environmental impacts of the General Plan, including preparation of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a program environmental impact report.

  • 7. Public Hearings and Adoption
    (April through October 2028)

    Phase 7 includes public adoption hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council.

Get Involved!

The General Plan & Housing Element Update process provides all residents, property owners, and businesses with the chance to help guide the future of housing and life in the city.
  • Join our email list. Just click the orange “eMail List” button on the top of the screen.
  • Send us your thoughts, anytime! Use the green “Comments” button to send us a comment at your convenience.
  • Participate in Workshops. Throughout the Update process, the General Plan & Housing Element Team will host events, online surveys, and more. These will be critical opportunities for you to provide guidance to the General Plan & Housing Element Team. Please check the website regularly and watch for announcements via the mailing list.
  • Review Documents. The General Plan & Housing Element Team will post all draft documents to the website. Please check the Documents page for all project deliverables and instructions on commenting.
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