Dynamic Planning + Science partnered with the City of Shasta Lake to prepare a comprehensive update of its General Plan, replacing the City’s 1999 plan with a modern policy framework to guide growth and decision-making through 2040. The plan addresses land use, housing, circulation, conservation, open space, public safety, community health, and climate resilience while establishing a clear vision for the City’s long-term physical development.
The update was shaped through workshops, open houses, surveys, educational forums, and guidance from a General Plan Advisory Committee. The resulting plan supports compact growth, corridor revitalization, expanded housing choices, economic development, environmental stewardship, and a safer, healthier, and more connected community.
- Comprehensive Plan Update: Modernized all General Plan elements to meet current state requirements and provide an internally consistent framework through 2040
- Community-Driven Vision: Engaged residents, stakeholders, decision-makers, and a General Plan Advisory Committee through an extensive public outreach process
- Compact Growth Strategy: Prioritized infill and mixed-use development within the existing Sphere of Influence
- Downtown and Corridor Revitalization: Established strategies to strengthen Shasta Dam Boulevard and create a more active, walkable community center
- Housing Choice and Affordability: Expanded opportunities for workforce housing and a broader range of housing types for residents of different ages, incomes, and abilities
- Multimodal Connectivity: Promoted safer and more connected transportation options for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists
- Natural Resource Protection: Incorporated policies for protecting creeks, riparian areas, wildlife habitat, open space, and other sensitive resources
