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A General Plan, as required by state law, is a city’s “constitution” for growth and development and the policy foundation upon which all development and land use decisions are based.
Fremont's General Plan 2030 was adopted by the Fremont City Council on December 12, 2011. Since its adoption, there have been no major revisions to the General Plan elements, except for the Housing Element which is required to be updated every eight years. The most recent Housing Element update was adopted on January 10, 2023.
2025 General Plan Updates
Recent changes in state law require the City to amend portions of the General Plan.
- Senate Bill 1425 (SB 1425) requires the Open Space Element to be updated by January 1, 2026. The updated Open Space Element needs to address equal access to open space for all residents, climate resilience, and rewilding opportunities.
- Assembly Bill 1889 (AB 1889) requires the Conservation Element to be updated on or after January 1, 2028. The updated Conservation Element is required to analyze wildlife connectivity areas, identify wildlife passage features, and consider the impact of development on wildlife and habitat connectivity.
Adoption of Updates
- December 9, 2025 - The City Council adopted General Plan updates that will serve as an addendum to the plan's existing Land Use and Open Space Element and Conservation Element. The updates reference existing Citywide plans and policies to demonstrate compliance with SB 1425 and AB 1889. View updates in City Council Staff Report.
- November 13, 2025 - The Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the proposed plan updates.
- October 13, 2025 to October 27, 2025 - The draft updates were published for a public review period.
Notification
Interested parties can subscribe to the City’s General Plan Updates Interest List to receive updates by email and/or text message.
Questions?
Contact the City's Planning Division by email.