Many resources and documents will be consulted and used in the General Plan Update. Basic references follow:

What is a General Plan?
Learn about the General Plan process and the State of California's requirements for General Plans.

A Citizen's Guide to Planning
A brief (14-page) introduction to planning in California, published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Official information from the State of California on CEQA, which governs how a project's environmental impacts are addressed.

Biological Resources
What kinds of rare, threatened, and endangered species have been found in Tehama County? The Natural Diversity Database records sightings of these species.

Tehama County’s existing General Plan
The existing General Plan, currently in effect in Tehama County, can be reviewed at the Tehama County Planning Department at 444 Oak Street, Room 12, Red Bluff, CA 96080. E-mail: planning@co.tehama.ca.us. Phone: (530) 527-2200. Fax: (530) 527-2655.

Tehama County Zoning Ordinances
The zoning ordinances provide a primary mechanism for General Plan implementation. They can also be reviewed at the Tehama County Planning Department at 444 Oak Street, Room 12, Red Bluff, CA 96080. E-mail: planning@co.tehama.ca.us. Phone: (530) 527-2200. Fax: (530) 527-2655.

Tehama County: Programs and Organizations of Local Interest
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research publishes this list of Tehama County contacts.