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Rohnert Park is a master-planned community in Sonoma County, located along the Northwestern Pacific right-of-way and Highway 101. Since its last update in 2000, much has changed in the city and the region. With this General Plan Update process, we will consider many issues, including but not limited to, how to balance the preservation of Rohnert Park's heritage with the changes desired for the future.

As this project progresses, this website will be your primary source for access to all materials related to the General Plan update, including project documents, meeting dates and times, as well as information on the basics of a general plan to get you oriented to this process. Simply use the menus to obtain the information you need. Feel free to check out the "How to Guide" under the Resources menu for an in-depth look at how to use this website.

The Rohnert Park 2040 General Plan was adopted by the Rohnert Park City Council on April 28, 2026. The Final EIR for the General Plan also was certified at that time. The adopted Plan, along with related documents such as the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and background reports (“white papers”) are available through links on this website.
The Envision Rohnert Park website was launched in 2018 as a “one stop shop” for information about the General Plan Update. It provided announcements of community meetings, workshops and public hearings, along with links to background documents and presentations. The website also provided opportunities for the public to comment, and to add their contact information to the project email list.
Implementation of the General Plan is now underway. The information presented on this website provides an archival record of completed tasks that took place as part of the Update.  

Download the Final 2040 General Plan

City Council Public Hearing

Topic: Adoption of the 2040 General Plan

Scheduled: April 28, 2026, 5:30pm
Location: City Hall, 130 Avram Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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Planning Commission Public Hearing

Topic: Draft 2040 General Plan

Held: March 12, 2026, 6:00pm
Location: City Hall, 130 Avram Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 9492828

2040 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)

Please use the button below to download the Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of Rohnert Park 2040 General Plan. 

Download the FEIR

Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. Our Vision, Our Future
  3. Racial, Social, and Environmental Justice
  4. Community Development
  5. Economic Development
  6. Climate Change
  7. Circulation
  8. Public Facilities and Services
  9. Health and Safety
  10. Resource Conservation
  11. Housing (published separately)
  12. Glossary

Appendix A:
Protection of Paleontological Resources

Appendix B:
UGB Ballot Measure

Appendix C:
General Plan Whitepapers
(published separately)

2040 General Plan and Draft EIR now available for public review

On November 21, 2025, the City of Rohnert Park published the completed Draft 2040 General Plan and the Draft Environmental Impact Report for public review.  Both documents may be found on the “Library” tab of this website. 

The November 2025 Draft is an update of an earlier Draft published in 2022. It includes revisions in response to public comments over the past three years, as well as edits to reflect new data and changing conditions.  The Draft EIR evaluates the impacts of the General Plan on the environment, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. 

Written comments on the Draft EIR will be accepted through January 16, 2026.  Written comments on the Draft General Plan may be submitted any time prior to adoption of the document in 2026, although early comments are appreciated.  The Planning Commission will also accept oral comments on the Draft EIR at its December 11 meeting. Responses to comments will be provided in a Final EIR, to be produced in February. 

Please watch this website for updates on the dates for Planning Commission and City Council hearings to adopt the General Plan. These hearings are anticipated in early 2026.

Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan (November 2025)
Appendix C: General Plan Whitepapers
Draft Environmental Impact Report

2040 GENERAL PLAN ADDENDUM

The 2040 General Plan Addendum summarizes edits incorporated by reference into Exhibit “A” (Draft Rohnert Park 2040 General Plan), which will be incorporated into the document prior to the City Council’s adoption hearing(s). The edits respond to comments received on the Draft Plan and EIR since its publication in November 2025, including staff comments; comments from the City Council, Planning Commission, and public received at the February 5, 2026 study session; and responses to comments on the Draft EIR. Please use the button below to view the Addendum

2040 General Plan Addendum

Recent Event: Planning Commission and City Council Study Session

Topic: Draft 2040 General Plan
Held: February 5, 2026, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane

The Draft 2040 Rohnert Park General Plan was published on November 21, 2025.  The Draft Plan presents the City’s long-term vision and policy framework for key topics including land use, housing, economic development, mobility, environmental justice, and public services. During the coming months, the Rohnert Park Planning Commission and City Council will be holding public hearings to consider adoption of the General Plan and an accompanying Environmental Impact Report. 

On February 5, 2026, the Planning Commission and City Council held a study session on the Draft 2040 Rohnert Park General Plan. The purpose of the study session was to provide the Commission and Council with an opportunity to ask questions about the Draft Plan, become more familiar with its contents, and provide direction before the official public hearings begin in March. 

The study session took place at the Rohnert Park Community Center located at 5401 Snyder Lane. The public was invited to attend and an opportunity for public comment was provided. The study session was live-streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel; The video recording is available on the City’s website for viewing.

We need your input! 

To provide input, please use the green "Send Comments" button on the right side of this page. Comments can also be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Housing Element Update

Along with other municipalities in Napa County and Sonoma County, the City of Rohnert Park updated its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 period, which included updates from the 6th Cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment ("RHNA"), which projects each region's future housing needs across all income groups.

The City invites you to visit the Let's Talk Housing website by the Napa Sonoma Collaborative to learn more about the Housing Element update.

Visit the Housing Element Update Website

More information to be posted soon!

Check back soon to learn about upcoming opportunities to learn more about and provide feedback for the 2040 General Plan!

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