HORIZON 2050

Welcome to the 2050 Hercules General Plan Update site!

The Horizon 2050 Hercules General Plan will set the vision for the City’s growth for the next 25 years. Make your voice heard and get involved in the process!

Latest News

03/30/26

Kicking Off the General Plan Update!

Welcome to Horizon 2050 Hercules General Plan Update! Learn what a general plan is, about the project and update process, and how you can get involved with our project factsheet—now available here!

03/30/26

Join the GPAC!

Become a part of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Applications are open until April 30, 2026.
Apply here.

03/30/26

Take a Survey

Participate in the project's first survey. Take Survey #1.

What is a General Plan?

The State of California requires every city and county to have a general plan that serves as a roadmap to guide future growth and land use decisions. It can be a key tool to improve the quality of life for residents, workers, and business-owners.

More About the Project

The project will be completed in several phases:

PHASE 1: Issues, Opportunities, and Vision

PHASE 2: Land Use Direction

PHASE 3: Policy Development

PHASE 4: General Plan Elements + Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

PHASE 5: Plan Adoption

See the Project Timeline

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Click the button here to sign-up for the City’s mailing list and select “General Plan Update” to stay informed on all things related to the project.

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