General Plan Update

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Starting Summer 2025

After many years, the City of Hercules is embarking on the major process of updating the City's General Plan and preparing an Environmental Impact Report. This webpage hosts resources related to the update process, and more information about ways to get involved will be posted here as the process proceeds. 

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Reference Documents

Hercules Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan Appendix C, Engagement Summary 

Environmental Review Documents

Environmental documents for the General Plan are posted here for reference. 

General Plan EIR (1995)

General Plan Negative Declaration (1998) for amendments to Land Use, Circulation, Open Space & Conservation, Noise, Safety and Growth Management Elements

Hercules New Town Center EIR (2008) 

Updated Redevelopment Plan EIR (2009) 

Bayfront EIR (2011)

Circulation Element ISND (2017) 

Hilltown CEQA Addendum (2020) to EIR for 2009 Updated Redevelopment Plan

Safety Element ISND (2021)

6th Cycle Housing Element ISND (2022)