A ‘virtual tour of Fullerton will be offered Monday, May 21, when the City of Fullerton hosts a “Community Open House” on the update of its comprehensive General Plan in progress now.

The open house will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., three blocks west of Harbor Boulevard, in Amerige Park.

The open house will include an introduction to the Fullerton General Plan and the process of updating the document.  The “virtual tour” of the City will include maps, photos and video.

Visitors who drop in at the open house will also have an opportunity to speak with members of the general plan update project team and offer their thoughts and suggestions for the city’s future.

The general plan is used by city officials to guide long-range planning and development.  The document consists of several state-mandated elements on topics such as land use, circulation, housing, resource management, and community health and safety.

State law requires cities to update their general plans every 10 years.  Fullerton’s last comprehensive update was completed in 1996.

The update process will evaluate current and future community needs, challenges and opportunities through extensive outreach efforts with Fullerton residents.  Workshops, meetings, discussion groups, and other presentations are planned throughout the community.  Ultimately, the updated general plan will establish the official planning policy for the City of Fullerton. 

Further information about the open house or the update process may be obtained either by logging onto the “General Plan Update” section on the City of Fullerton website at www.ci.fullerton.ca.us, or by calling Bob St. Paul, Fullerton senior planner, at (714) 738-6559.