Town of Paradise General Plan

Every California city and county is required by state law to adopt a general plan for its future physical development. The General Plan is frequently referred to as a "constitution" for growth, development, and conservation, because it is the legal foundation upon which all land use decisions are to be based. It is a comprehensive expression of community values, and the formulation of long-term development goals and public policy statements related the the distribution of future land uses. 

The General Plan process offers the town the opportunity to plan proactively, rather than simply reacting to development proposals. It also allows the town and other public service providers (i.e. Paradise Irrigation District, Paradise Recreation and Park District and the Paradise Unified School District) to plan for providing services, facilities and infrastructure consistent with the plan.