The Land Use and Community Character Element establishes goals and policies to strategically accommodate future growth while preserving and enhancing the qualities and characteristics that make Hayward a desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.
Mobility, defined as the ability to move people and goods within and through a city or region, greatly affects a community’s economy, environment, and overall quality of life.
The Economic Development Element seeks to improve the local economy by diversifying the economic base, supporting entrepreneurship and expanding employment opportunities through business retention.
Like most urban communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hayward’s safety challenges range from protecting people and property from crime, to responding to fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
While it is impossible to completely avoid natural and man-made hazards, the Hazards Element establishes goals and policies to protect life and minimize property damage during future disasters and emergencies.
The City shall prepare a comprehensive update to the Hayward Subdivision Ordinance to ensure that the City’s subdivision regulations align with the guiding principles, goals, and policies of the General Plan.
Responsible Department(s):
Development Services
Supporting Department(s)/Partner(s):
City Manager, Fire, Police, Public Works – Engineering and Transportation, Public Works – Utilities and Environmental Services
The City has not begun this program due to limited staff and fiscal resources, along with other City priorities. Minor updates were made to the Subdivision Ordinance in 2017.