The General Plan is a comprehensive statement of the
planning goals and policies for the City of
Carmel-by-the-Sea and its surrounding Sphere of Influence. The
Carmel General Plan includes the following elements:
- Land Use & Community Character Element
- Circulation Element
- Housing Element
- Coastal Access & Recreation Element
- Coastal Resource Management Element
- Public Facilities & Services Element
- Open Space, Conservation & Scenic Highways Element
- Environmental Safety Element and
- Noise Element.