General Plan

Carmel-by-the-Sea General Plan and Local Coastal Plan

These documents are the guides for how Carmel-by-the-Sea deals with the Coastal Commission and the requirements that the state has for regulating coastal access, signage and planning. 

Introduction PDF

Land Use and Community Character Element PDF

Circulation Element PDF

Housing Element PDF

Coastal Access and Recreation Element PDF

Coastal Resource Management Element PDF

Public Facilities and Services Element PDF

Open Space/Conservation PDF

Environmental Safety Element PDF

Noise Element PDF