General Plan

City of Corona’s General Plan

What is a General Plan?

A General Plan is a long-range policy and planning document that guides the physical development and resource management of the City. The General Plan is required to be prepared in accordance with the requirements of California Government Codes Section 65300 et seq. The Plan addresses the eight mandatory elements of the California Government Code, which are land use, circulation, housing, open space, conservation, safety, environmental justice and noise. Specifically, it establishes goals and policy direction to ensure that a high quality of life is preserved and enhanced for Corona residents, businesses, and visitors. State law requires every city and county to adopt a General Plan to layout the jurisdictions’ future—looking ahead 20 years or more.

General Plan (2020-2040)

General Plan Technical Background Report

Corona Climate Action Plan Update (2019)

Click here to view the Final Environmental Impact Report

General Plan Technical Update Draft EIR
Volume 1  |  Volume 2a  |  Volume 2b

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Corona General Plan Housing Element 2021-2029

Corona Adopted Housing Element 2021-2029 (November 3, 2021)(State Department of Housing & Community Development Approval: October 12, 2022)

Corona General Plan EIR Addendum: Housing Element Update 2021-2029

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General Plan Housing Element Update

What is the Housing Element?

The Housing Element establishes goals, policies, and implementation measures to guide the development of housing in Corona. It is included in the Corona General Plan and outlines the City’s plan to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all economic segments of the community. The purpose is to increase the housing supply and the mix of housing types and provide housing opportunities for all income levels. The Housing Element is mandated by state law to be updated every 8 years.

The Housing Element is governed by California Government Code Article 10.6 [Sections 65580-65589.11]. Pursuant to Section 65588, the Housing Element is required to be periodically updated in accordance with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycle administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).  HCD is responsible for administering the RHNA to the Metropolitan Planning Organizations in California.  The Metropolitan Planning Organization for the southern California region is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).  SCAG covers the Counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura and a total of 191 cities.  In October 2019, HCD issued SCAG a RHNA allocation of 1,341,827 housing units to be planned for in Planning Period 2021-2029.

Housing Element Update Informational Sheet

Housing Element Update Informational Sheet (English)
Housing Element Update Informational Sheet (Spanish)

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Maps of Properties Affected by Rezoning

Zone 1 (Approved March 2023)
Zone 2 (Approved March 2023)
Zone 3 (Approved May 2024)
Zone 4 (Approved May 2024)
Zone 5 (Approved March 2023
Zone 5a (Approved May 2024)
Zone 7 (Approved March 2023
Zone 8 (Approved May 2024)
Zone 9 (Approved March 2023)
Zone 10 (Approved March 2023)
Zone 11 (Approved March 2023
Zone 12 (Approved May 2024)

Housing Element Rezoning Program

High Density Residential & Mixed Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines

In accordance with the City’s General Plan Housing Element, the City is in the process of rezoning several properties to meet its regional housing mandate for affordable housing.  Pursuant to state law, the City is required to adopt objective development standards and design guidelines for high density residential development. The City’s High Density Residential and Mixed Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines are now available.

High Density Residential & Mixed Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines

Residential Objective Design Guidelines-Architectural Style Standards Prepared for the Western Riverside County Council of Governments

Addendum to SEIR
Click here to view Addendum

Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)
Click here to view the final SEIR

Draft Supplement EIR Public Review Period September 19, 2022 through November 2, 2022

Notice of Availability of Draft SEIR Housing Element Rezoning Program

Draft SEIR Housing Element Rezoning Program

Community Workshop

Creation of Draft Development Standards for the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone

Date: August 2, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Corona City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882

Click here to view Community Workshop Flyer
Housing Element Rezoning Program Site Inventory Briefing Book

Public Scoping Meeting on the Preparation of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) to the General Plan Housing Element EIR

Date: July 20, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Corona City Hall, Multi-Purpose Room, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882

Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the City of Corona General Plan Housing Element Rezoning Program

Initial Study for the City of Corona General Plan Housing Element Rezoning Program

Meetings

Housing Element Update Community Workshop Flyer (English)
Housing Element Update Community Workshop Flyer (Spanish)

Housing Element Update Community Workshop - Presentation

Corona City Hall
Corona Council Chambers
May 27, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Housing Element Update Community Meeting
https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/89030052330
In-person attendance is also available in the Council Chambers

RHNA Allocation Flow Chart

SCAG finalized the RHNA allocation in February 2021 and it resulted in the City of Corona receiving a final RHNA allocation of 6,088 housing units.  The following table shows the residential income categories the City is required to plan for in the Housing Element Update.

HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE PROCESS

The City is in the processing of preparing the Housing Element Update.  The process will involve public outreach with community stakeholders and the City’s general community.  The public outreach process will include participation in the City’s housing survey and community meetings.  The outreach process will identify a sites inventory analysis of where housing units can be planned in the City for the income categories.  The public will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on the inventory sites that may be required to be rezoned to accommodate the income categories.  

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is also required to review and certify the City’s Housing Element to ensure its compliance with state law.  The City is required to submit its City Council adopted Housing Element to HCD in October 2021.      

HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TIMELINE

HOUSING ELEMENT

Joint City Council and Planning and Housing Commission Study Session Presentation (January 27, 2021)

Housing Element Update Survey Results

For more information, please email CoronaHEUpdate@CoronaCA.gov.

California Department of Housing Community Development website