General Plan

The City of Foster City is currently in the process of updating the General Plan. The updated General Plan will guide the development of the City over the next ten years. A new General Plan is required to address the changing needs of the City and its residents. The update of the Foster City General Plan (adopted in 1993) is necessary because many of the objectives stated in the existing General Plan have been met (for example: The Marlin Cove and Port O’ Call redevelopment projects are completed). A new General Plan is required to address new planning issues that will emerge. The updated General Plan is intended to be a map for the future that will guide the development and growth of the City while maintaining and enhancing the quality of life.

The City of Foster City is currently in the process of updating the Housing Element Land Use and Circulation Element and the Parks, Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. The City will hold Study Sessions regarding the changes prior adopting the revised elements. Information regarding the updates can be found below. Please check back often as these pages may be updating frequently.

• 2009 Housing Element Update

Follow the links below for additional information on the General Plan and the General Plan Update:  

• Community Profile - This page provides links to the chapters of the Community Profile which provides information on housing, transportation, and demographics in Foster City.
• Purpose of the General Plan: What purpose does the Foster City General Plan serve for its residents? What is a General Plan?
• Reasons for the General Plan Update: Why does the Foster City General Plan need to be updated?
• Community Participation: Your involvement is important to us! Click here to find out why and how you can get involved.
• Planning Process Update: Updates on the General Plan planning process. This link also includes summaries on public meetings and hearings.
• General Plan Update Meeting List: A list of all the General Plan Update Meetings so you can get involved. This list will be updated often, so check back frequently.
• General Plan Fact Sheets: A list of all the General Plan Fact Sheets to be handed out at the meetings. These Fact Sheets can be downloaded.