The General Plan is a strategic and long term document identifying goals and polices that guides and directs the City in terms of implementing policies, programs and resources. The General Plan serves as a basis for decisions that affect all aspects of our daily lives such as mobility, economy, parks, neighborhoods, recreation and community facilities, downtown vitality, the environment, public health and safety, and education.  The General Plan includes various components;

The City Council initiated the General Plan Update in 2014; the City held various focus meetings, speaker series, a week-long charrette, and community meetings to get community input and feedback. The General Plan, Housing Element Revision, EIR, Downtown Plan & Code were adopted by the City Council on December 20, 2016.  

The City of West Covina is currently working on the 6th cycle Housing Element update. Click on the link below for more information. 

Housing Element Update (6th Cycle)

 To view the General Plan Update, and Housing Element Revision please click below:

 West Covina General Plan

Interactive General Plan

Housing Element Revision

 California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

A hard copy of the EIR is available for review at the Planning Department, Room 208 of City Hall at 1444 West Garvey Avenue South. To view the EIR please click below: 

Final EIR

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