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In  summer 2013, the City of Half Moon Bay initiated a process to update  its General Plan, Local Coastal Program (LCP), and Zoning Ordinance. The  current General Plan and LCP elements are dated from the early 1990s,  and are no longer reflective of the community’s current conditions or  priorities. This project presents an opportunity for the community to  define a common vision for the future, and will provide planning  policies and regulation to effectively carry out that vision.


The update process will:

  • Involve a collaborative process to define a vision for the future
  • Comprehensively  evaluate and map the city's resources to provide a basis for decisions  about key issues like growth and conservation
  • Confirm and carry forward effective existing goals, strategies, and policies
  • Offer fresh solutions that build on the community's unique advantages and aspirations
  • Focus on maintaining and enhancing the community's character and quality of life
  • Promote fiscal sustainability

A  fully updated General Plan and LCP will ensure that future development  enhances community character and identity, provides a sound framework  for economic growth, and protects coastal resources and public coastal  access.


Building on our Strengths

Perched  against a backdrop of the Pacific Coast, open bluffs and forested  hills, Half Moon Bay is one of the most scenic settings in the Bay Area.  The oldest town in San Mateo County, Half Moon Bay has a historic  downtown and unique agricultural heritage. Its Main Street boasts a  variety of shops, galleries, restaurants, and bed and breakfasts that  draw both visitors and locals alike. Meanwhile, the surrounding city and  coastside are home to numerous nurseries and farms, as well as roadside  stands selling locally grown fruit, vegetables, beans, and herbs.

Half  Moon Bay is also one of the most popular recreational destinations  along the coast, thanks to its many trails, beaches, and parks. Its  fully paved segment of the California Coastal Trail means that  pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians all have easy access to the  shore. The area is notable for water sports, such as surfing and  kayaking, as well as for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Here, the  public can find many ways of accessing and enjoying the coast.

All  of these features have made Half Moon Bay the most-visited coastal  community in the Bay Area. Combine them with the entrepreneurial and  community-oriented nature of our residents, and it’s easy to see what  makes it such a great place to live and work.


Building Blocks

See the City staff report on Building Blocks

Earlier  this year (2015), the City Council directed staff to implement a  refocusing of the General Plan Update process onto the four identified Building Blocks  - the  primary topic areas addressed by the General Plan and Local Coastal  Program. Those building blocks are: Conservation and Open Space; Climate  Action plan + Healthy Community; Transportation; and Land Use.

This  refocusing allowed a shift in attention to open space, conservation,  and sustainability, while the transportation and land use components  would be brought back to the community following progress on the  conservation and open space building block.

Additional consultants, with specializations in different disciplines, are:

  • Public Dialogue Consortium: Community Outreach
  • SWCA: Environmental Consultants
  • Economic & Planning Systems: Economics Consultants
  • DKS Associates: Transportation Planners
  • Nelson\Nygaard: Transportation Planners
  • Noble Consultants: Civil and Coastal Engineers
  • BKF: Civil Engineers
  • Illingworth & Rodkin: Acoustical Engineers
  • PCRC: Community Facilitation

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