An updated general plan presented at the special Murrieta City Council meeting Tuesday, June 16, could potentially bring thousands of homes and jobs to families in the area. Senior planner Carl Stiehl and Brian F. Mooney, fellow of American Institute of Certified Planners, presented a general plan for the council’s consideration. The general plan and general plan environmental impact report were last updated in July 2011, as reported by presenting staff. This focused update included land use changes in certain areas with zoning changes, updates to specific general plan elements, a supplemental and final EIR, an updated Climate Action Plan and implementation of vehicle miles traveled. The updates address new state legislation since 2011, economic development opportunities f
