General Plan Update 2050
The City of Tracy is beginning a comprehensive update to the General Plan, along with an update to the Zoning Code, Title 10 of the Tracy Municipal Code. The current General Plan was last updated in 2011. State law requires cities to periodically review and update their General Plans to ensure they reflect current needs and priorities.
The General Plan update process includes extensive community engagement programs with workshops, surveys, and public meetings. The City’s goal is to hear from as many community members as possible to ensure the General Plan reflects the needs, priorities, and vision of Tracy residents. Opportunities for engagement will be posted on the website throughout the update process.
Project Status
The City’s Community & Economic Development Department is in the process of establishing a General Plan Advisory Committee and has completed a request for proposals from qualified professional firms released. The City anticipates presenting a candidate selection to City Council for approval by June of 2026.
General Plan Advisory Committee
The Tracy City Council has directed staff to establish the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to support and inform the City’s General Plan update.
As of March 31, 2026, the GPAC application period for residents and community members interested in serving on the GPAC has closed. The Tracy City Council Ad Hoc Committee is in the process of reviewing GPAC applications.
Request for Proposals
The City of Tracy’s Community & Economic Development Department has completed a request for proposals from qualified professional firms (“Consultant” or “Proposer”) to prepare a General Plan for the 2025-2050 planning horizon, along with an update to the Zoning Code. Deadline for Submission was February 26, 2026.
The City anticipates presenting a Professional Services Agreement with the selected consultant to City Council for approval by June of 2026.
Questions?
For questions regarding the General Plan Update, please contact Planning staff at GP2050@cityoftracy.org.
Timeline
Below is a tentative timeline for the General Plan Update process which may be subject to change.
Winter 2025/2026
• City releases consultant Request for Proposals
• City releases GPAC applications to the public
• City launches General Plan Update website
Spring 2026
• City interviews and selects a consulting firm
• GPAC is formed with all members
Summer – Fall 2026
• Begin General Plan Update process
• Research and data collection
• Begin public outreach and advisory group meetings
Winter 2026 – Spring 2027
• Evaluate policy concepts and land use alternatives
• Develop draft goals, policies, and objectives
• Continue public outreach and advisory group meetings
Summer 2027
• Draft General Plan Update text
• Continue public outreach and advisory group meetings
Fall 2027
• Finalize goals, policies, objectives, and programs
• Environmental review (CEQA)
• Continue public outreach and advisory group meetings
Winter 2027/2028
• Continue environmental review
• Finalize General Plan Update text
Spring 2028
• Decision maker hearings – Planning Commission and City Council