General Plan

A General Plan has been described as the "constitution" for a city's development. It is the foundation upon which all development decisions are based and sets priorities and goals for the future.

As prescribed by Government Code (§65302), a General Plan must include seven "elements" or subject categories: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety.

A General Plan also may include other optional elements that address topics of interest or priority to a community. The City of Fremont General Plan includes the seven state-mandated elements as well as seven optional elements: Sustainability, Community Character, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Facilities, Community Plans, and Implementation.

Fremont's General Plan

The Fremont City Council adopted the General Plan Update on December 13, 2011.

Please note that the files below contain pictures, maps, and graphics. File sizes may be up to 10MB.

The City may update portions of the General Plan periodically due to changes in state law. For the latest updates, visit General Plan Updates.

Title	Contents
Vision Book	General Plan 2030 Vision Book - Provides overview of key issues by topic and new goals and policies
Introduction	Table of Contents and Guiding Principles
Chapter 1: Sustainability	Sustainability Element
Chapter 2: Land Use	Land Use and Open Space Element Land Use Diagram
Chapter 3: Mobility	Circulation Element
Chapter 4: Community Character	Community Character Element Community Character Place Types Manual
Chapter 5: Housing	2023-2031 Housing Element
Chapter 6: Economic Development	Economic Development Element
Chapter 7: Conservation	Conservation Element
Chapter 8: Parks and Recreation	Parks and Recreation Element
Chapter 9: Public Facilities	Public Facilities Element
Chapter 10: Safety	Safety and Noise Elements
Chapter 11: Community Plans	Community Plans Element Part 1 Community Plans Element Part 2
Chapter 12: Implementation	Implementation Element
Appendices	Appendix A - Acknowledgements, Photo Credits, Table of Amendments, and Implementation Matrix Appendix B - Citizen Initiatives Appendix C - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Base Plan Annex A - City of Fremont Appendix D - Fremont Register Resources
Resolutions Adopted on December 13, 2011	Resolution 2011-67 - EIR Certification Resolution 2011-68 - CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, & Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Adoption Resolution 2011-69 - General Plan Adoption
Environmental Review	Notice of Determination (NOD) Final EIR Notice of Preparation (NOP) Notice of Availability Draft EIR Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C-F

Fremont's General Plan Maps & Diagrams

Maps & Diagrams

Mapbook Index Map (click on area of interest to access more detail)
Descriptions of General Plan Land Use Designations
General Plan Map Revisions
General Plan Land Use Diagram and Legend

The following maps were originally adopted as part of the General Plan in 2011 and are posted here for historical context. Please consult the Planning Division to verify current designations prior to making project commitments.

Chapter 2 - Land Use (3 maps)
Chapter 3 - Mobility (7 maps)
Chapter 4 - Community Character (6 maps)
Chapter 5 - Housing (6 maps)
Chapter 6 - Economic Development (2 maps)
Chapter 7 - Conservation (4 maps)
Chapter 8 - Parks and Recreation (2 maps)
Chapter 9 - Public Facilities (3 maps)
Chapter 10 - Safety (6 maps)
Chapter 11 - Community Plan Areas (12 maps)

Fremont's General Plan Annual Progress Reports

2024 Annual Progress Report

Fremont’s 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report has been accepted by the State.

On March 18, 2025, the Fremont City Council accepted the report and directed staff to submit the report to the State.

Under State law, local jurisdictions are required to provide an Annual Progress Report on the status of their General Plan and their progress towards implementing the Housing Element.

Report Information

The 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report includes information on Fremont’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is the city’s assigned share of the region’s housing need, for all income levels, for 2023–2031.

Housing production across all income levels is needed to address California’s existing challenges regarding housing supply and affordability. While the City strives to meet its RHNA targets and has created a regulatory environment that aids housing production, external factors such as unfavorable market conditions and high construction costs are significantly impacting development activity in Fremont. As the City does not directly construct housing, it relies on private developers, whose ability to build housing is currently limited by these economic challenges.

The report also includes information on the status of Housing Element actions and programs, additional annual reporting requirements, and the status of General Plan activities.

More Information

March 18, 2025, City Council Staff Report: Learn more about the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2024 General Plan Report: Read the complete 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2024 Housing Element Tables: View the Housing Element data and implementation actions that are part of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

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