Please be aware this site is constantly updated and reviewed, and may not reflect updated or current status information. This page is intended to be a resource of estimated time frames for General Plan updates, and does not include all jurisdictions at this time. We are working to provide updates in the near future, so please contact your municipality to ensure data accuracy and for the latest information on their General Plan status.

General Plan Updates

What's a General Plan?

A city or town's general plan sets forth land development policies and policies, goals, and standards for local growth and redevelopment.

Elements of a general plan include:

  • General designation of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and civic land uses
  • Assessment of existing roadway system, including freeways, arterial and collector streets, and bike paths.
  • Identification of areas with high potential for multimodal, mixed-use redevelopment
  • Analysis of pojected impacts on environmental factors
  • Identification of means to finance additional public infrastructure required by new developments
  • Stipulations on the improvement of housing quality, affordability, and variety

... and more!

How AALC members can be involved.

Members of the AALC regularly collaborate with stakeholders to work toward the inclusion of healthy community policies into public policy plans such as municipal general plans and county comprehensive plans. Below are plans that we have collaborated with planners on and provided detailed comments on.

Public Input Opportunities

Cochise County

City of Bisbee— General Plan Update 2025

  • Info: Read the current general plan and learn more about the draft process here.
  • Action: Send your comments, questions, or suggestions to be part of the planning process. Bisbee's city planner can be contacted via email at [email protected].

City of Sierra Vista— Vista 2040 General Plan

  • Info: The City of Sierra Vista’s “Vista 2040” General Plan was not approved by voters in the 2024 general election. The City seeks additional feedback on the plan to understand the aspects of the plan accepted by residents, and the aspects which need to be addressed before it reaches voters in 2026.
  • Action: Help align the plan with what your priorities by providing feedback through this survey.

Coconino County

Coconino County— Envision 2045 Coconino County Comprehensive Plan

  • Info: Envision 2045 is a county-wide comprehensive plan which outlines the economic, social, and land development for the next 20 years. The county has updated the 2015 comprehensive plan, and it is ready for review by various government agencies, and you!
  • Action: View and comment on a digital copy of the comprehensive plan, attend an in-person event or webinar (schedule available here), or contact Melissa Shaw at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

City of Flagstaff— Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045

  • Info: The City of Flagstaff recently completed it's first Citizen's Review session of it's plan draft on May 2nd, with 4 opportunities for public comment throughout the event. View the feedback collected for and the materials presented at the citizens review session here.
  • Action: Upon the release of the public hearing draft of the general plan in August 2025, a second Citizen's Review session will be held on August 27th, and two public hearings will be held on September 10th and September 24th. Stay up to date as details are released by signing up for the email list.

Maricopa County

City of Chandler— General Plan Update 2026

  • Info: Chandler's General Plan Update process kicked-off on May 10th of 2025 with ChandlerTalks featuring presentations from housing and water experts and an interactive open house. Watch a replay of the event here.
  • Action: Sign up for the email list to stay up to date with regularly held workshops with hands-on mapping activities and refreshments.

Pima County

Town of Oro Valley— Oro Valley’s Path Forward

  • Info & Action: The Town of Oro Valley regularly hosts working groups discussing draft goals, policies, and actions related to environmental sustainability, parks and recreations, and trails. Access https://www.ovpathforward.com/ to learn more and RSVP for any upcoming meetings.

Help Us Share Planning Opportunities

Our ability to share opportunities for community input on general plans and similar initiatives depends on members like you. If you know of a city or town currently working on a general plan, transportation plan, parks plan, or related effort that isn't yet listed on our website, please click below to let us know. Your input helps us keep our broader community informed and engaged.

Plan Update Form

Working on a Plan Update? Let us Help!

If you are a part of a local municipality's plan update efforts wanting to incorporate the principles of Health in All Planning, contact us at [email protected].

Additionally, the resources listed below from other reputable organizations can help your team start brainstorming what policies and strategies are at your disposal to make sure all features of your general plan align with the development of livable communities.

Other Resources: