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City of Barstow General Plan 2048

The City of Barstow General Plan is a comprehensive planning document covering various topics that establishes goals and policies to guide decision makers and the community toward its vision to create a better Barstow for everyone.

The City of Barstow last updated its General Plan in 2015 that extended through 2020. As our community prepares for change, an updated General Plan will assist with guiding growth in a manner that supports a collective vision for the future.

Every city in California is required by state law to adopt a General Plan that contains goals and policies cohesive with the community's vision of its future and enhances the use of available resources.

Please see the City of Barstow's General Plan Fact Sheet here, City of Barstow General Plan Fact Sheet for more details.

General Plan Environmental Review Notices

City of Barstow General Plan Update and Barstow International Gateway Specific Plan Notice of Preparation of Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) - Notice of Preparation [PDF]

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Get Involved & Stay Informed!

Throughout the General Plan update there will be various opportunities for the community to participate in the process.

Stay up to date on outreach events, surveys, and draft General Plan elements by visiting the City's website, socials, and sign up for eNotification alerts on the City of Barstow website here, https://www.barstowca.org/i-want-to/view/news/sign-up-for-enotification#!/

Public Meetings & Events

General Plan Open House & Scoping Meeting - March 13th, 2024 | 6 PM | Cora Harper Fitness Center (841 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311)

The presentation, maps, and posterboards displayed at the March 13th, 2024 Open House may be viewed and downloaded using the links below.

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Scoping Meeting:

Flyer [Info-Scoping Meeting Flyer]
Presentation [English & Spanish]: Looping presentation with notes below each slide for additional context.

Land Use:

Working Draft Land Use Story Map [Working Draft Land Use Story Map]: a walkthrough of the working draft changes to the City’s general plan land use map.
Working Draft Land Uses [Working Draft Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the potential distribution of general plan land uses. This document is a working draft and will be changed, as appropriate, based on public input and environmental analysis.
Current Land Uses [Current Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the current distribution of general plan land uses, according to the City’s adopted Land Use Element (2015).
Existing Land Uses [Existing Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the type and distribution of uses on developed properties in Barstow.

Environmental Justice and Housing:

Environmental Justice Story Map [Environmental Justice Story Map]: a walkthrough of the City’s adopted Environmental Justice Element (2021) and potential strategies to address environmental justice with the general plan update.
2021 Environmental Justice Element [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the topics addressed by the City’s adopted Environmental Justice Element (2021).
Environmental Justice - Air Quality [English & Spanish]: a posterboard providing additional context and analysis regarding air quality in Barstow (adopted 2021 EJ Element).
Environmental Justice - Water [English & Spanish]: a posterboard providing additional context and analysis regarding water quality in Barstow (adopted 2021 EJ Element).
Housing Survey Results [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the results and feedback received from community members on housing goals and priorities. Collected via a communitywide survey conducted between April and August of 2023.
Vision Word Cloud [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the feedback received from community members on their priorities for the City’s vision moving forward. Collected via a communitywide survey conducted between April and August of 2023.

Circulation/Transportation:

2018 Active Transportation Plan - [Bike Network]: a map symbolizing the existing bicycle network and potential future improvements, as described by the City’s adopted Active Transportation Plan (2018).
2018 Active Transportation Plan - [Pedestrian Network]: a map symbolizing the existing pedestrian network and potential future improvements, as described by the City’s adopted Active Transportation Plan (2018).
Circulation System Figures - [Circulation Element Figures]: contains a series of maps documenting the existing and potential future conditions of Barstow’s transportation network, including, but not limited to, roadway classifications, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and transit lines.
Victor Valley Transit Authority Routes - [Routes]: a posterboard depicting the multiple transit routes, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, serving the Barstow community.

Event Photos:

March 13th, 2024 Scoping Meeting Photos ______________________________________________________________________________________

Town Hall - April 26th, 2023 | 6 PM - 8 PM | Barstow Community College Performing Arts Center (2700 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311) - Presentation linked below.
B.I.G. Community Update - October 3rd, 2024 | 6 PM - 8 PM | Barstow Community College Performing Arts Center (2700 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311) - Presentation and event recording linked below.

City of Barstow General Plan 2048

The City of Barstow General Plan is a comprehensive planning document covering various topics that establishes goals and policies to guide decision makers and the community toward its vision to create a better Barstow for everyone.

The City of Barstow last updated its General Plan in 2015 that extended through 2020. As our community prepares for change, an updated General Plan will assist with guiding growth in a manner that supports a collective vision for the future.

Every city in California is required by state law to adopt a General Plan that contains goals and policies cohesive with the community's vision of its future and enhances the use of available resources.

Please see the City of Barstow's General Plan Fact Sheet here, City of Barstow General Plan Fact Sheet for more details.

General Plan Environmental Review Notices

City of Barstow General Plan Update and Barstow International Gateway Specific Plan Notice of Preparation of Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) - Notice of Preparation [PDF]

Get Involved & Stay Informed!

Throughout the General Plan update there will be various opportunities for the community to participate in the process.

Stay up to date on outreach events, surveys, and draft General Plan elements by visiting the City's website, socials, and sign up for eNotification alerts on the City of Barstow website here, https://www.barstowca.org/i-want-to/view/news/sign-up-for-enotification#!/

Public Meetings & Events

General Plan Open House & Scoping Meeting - March 13th, 2024 | 6 PM | Cora Harper Fitness Center (841 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311)

The presentation, maps, and posterboards displayed at the March 13th, 2024 Open House may be viewed and downloaded using the links below.

Scoping Meeting:

Flyer [Info-Scoping Meeting Flyer]

Presentation [English & Spanish]: Looping presentation with notes below each slide for additional context.

Working Draft Land Use Story Map [Working Draft Land Use Story Map]: a walkthrough of the working draft changes to the City’s general plan land use map.

Working Draft Land Uses [Working Draft Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the potential distribution of general plan land uses. This document is a working draft and will be changed, as appropriate, based on public input and environmental analysis.

Current Land Uses [Current Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the current distribution of general plan land uses, according to the City’s adopted Land Use Element (2015).

Existing Land Uses [Existing Land Uses - March 2024]: a map symbolizing the type and distribution of uses on developed properties in Barstow.

Environmental Justice and Housing:

Environmental Justice Story Map [Environmental Justice Story Map]: a walkthrough of the City’s adopted Environmental Justice Element (2021) and potential strategies to address environmental justice with the general plan update.

2021 Environmental Justice Element [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the topics addressed by the City’s adopted Environmental Justice Element (2021).

Environmental Justice - Air Quality [English & Spanish]: a posterboard providing additional context and analysis regarding air quality in Barstow (adopted 2021 EJ Element).

Environmental Justice - Water [English & Spanish]: a posterboard providing additional context and analysis regarding water quality in Barstow (adopted 2021 EJ Element).

Housing Survey Results [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the results and feedback received from community members on housing goals and priorities. Collected via a communitywide survey conducted between April and August of 2023.

Vision Word Cloud [English & Spanish]: a posterboard summarizing the feedback received from community members on their priorities for the City’s vision moving forward. Collected via a communitywide survey conducted between April and August of 2023.

Circulation/Transportation:

2018 Active Transportation Plan - [Bike Network]: a map symbolizing the existing bicycle network and potential future improvements, as described by the City’s adopted Active Transportation Plan (2018).

2018 Active Transportation Plan - [Pedestrian Network]: a map symbolizing the existing pedestrian network and potential future improvements, as described by the City’s adopted Active Transportation Plan (2018).

Circulation System Figures - [Circulation Element Figures]: contains a series of maps documenting the existing and potential future conditions of Barstow’s transportation network, including, but not limited to, roadway classifications, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and transit lines.

Victor Valley Transit Authority Routes - [Routes]: a posterboard depicting the multiple transit routes, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, serving the Barstow community.

Event Photos:

March 13th, 2024 Scoping Meeting Photos ______________________________________________________________________________________

Town Hall - April 26th, 2023 | 6 PM - 8 PM | Barstow Community College Performing Arts Center (2700 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311) - Presentation linked below.

B.I.G. Community Update - October 3rd, 2024 | 6 PM - 8 PM | Barstow Community College Performing Arts Center (2700 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311) - Presentation and event recording linked below.

Related Links & Documents

If you have specific questions you would like to discuss, feel free to email generalplan@barstowca.org or call 760-255-5152