Academic Units
0
CEUs
6.5
Section Number
204LAN104
Instruction Method
Online class
The General Plan in California
Online
Does your community need to update its General Plan? David Early, author of The General Plan in California, will share his insights on the policies and best practices associated with general plan preparation. Learn how to scope and budget a project, hire consulting assistance as necessary and finish the project in an efficient and comprehensive manner. Topics include:
- General plan law and requirements
- Data collection, mapping and land use inventories
- Preparing and evaluating alternatives
- Integration of CEQA
- Public involvement in general planning
- Sustainability in the general plan
Students will receive a copy of the book The General Plan in California published by Solano Press.
Section Notes
Students will need to purchase the textbook, The General Plan in California. A digital copy of the book can be purchased from Amazon.
This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructor. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. Details regarding login information will be emailed out prior to the course start date.
This course will be available on Canvas from May 26 - 28, 2021. A live Zoom meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 1:00-3:00PM PST.
Enrollment Policies
Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Technical Requirements
To ensure your success in this online course, please review our technical requirements page.
Section Course Materials
The General Plan in California
ISBN
978-1-938166-10-05
Mandatory
A detailed guide to preparing and updating a city or county General Plan in accordance with California law - with many ideas and tips relevant to comprehensive and regional planning across the US. Offers approaches to creating General Plans that are legally sound, technically rigorous, progressive, and reflective of the communities they serve. A practical, valuable reference for public sector planners, consultants, interested citizens, and students.
Discounts
Capitol Corridor Rider
Capitol Corridor riders are eligible for a one-time $100 discount on a UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education course (some exceptions apply). The Discount Code is available on the UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education course page on the Capitol Corridor’s onboard Wifi system.
Group Discount
Groups of three or more, enrolled at the same time with a single payment method may receive a 10% discount on each enrollment. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office to enroll your group: (530) 757-8777.
BIA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education at (800) 752-0881.
APA
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.
AEP
Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code. If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.
CAAA Member Discount
Current members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association and other UC alumni associations receive $50 off the course fee. If you don't have your association discount code contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.