City of Upland

General Plan, Zoning Codes & Maps

The City of Upland’s planning framework is guided by the General Plan and Zoning Code, which together direct how land is used and developed throughout the community. The General Plan establishes the City’s long-term vision, while the Zoning Code and Zoning Map implement that vision through specific regulations and standards.

How to Use Them:
Start by identifying your property’s land use designation in the General Plan, then review the Zoning Map and Zoning Code for permitted uses and development standards.

Interactive Maps Note: Select “Zoning” or “General Plan” from the navigation menu when searching for a property.

General Plan

General Plan EIR

General Plan EIR (with comments)
Addendum to the General Plan EIR

General Plan Table of Contents & Introduction

Table of Contents
Introduction

Chapter 1 Land Use Element	Chapter 4 Economic Sustainability Element	Chapter 7 Public Facilities Element
Chapter 2 Focus Areas Element	Chapter 5 Circulation Element	Chapter 8 Healthy Community Element
Chapter 3 Community Character Element	Chapter 6 Open Space Conservation Element	Chapter 9 Safety Element

Housing Element 2021-2029

Other Resources

Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan

The Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (CALUCP) guides how land is planned and developed in areas of the City of Upland affected by Cable Airport. Prepared in accordance with state law and the Airport Land Use of Compatibility Planning process, the plan is designed to promote compatibility between airport operations and surrounding land uses.

The CALUCP provides policies related to aircraft noise, safety zones, airspace protection, and overflight activity. these policies help minimize potential conflicts between aviation activities and nearby residential, commercial, and industrial development.

While the Compatibility Plan is separate from the City's General Plan and Zoning regulations, Upland is required to maintain consistency between these documents. The city implements CALUCP policies through its planning and development review processes, ensuring that future growth supports both community needs and the logn-term operation of Cable Airport.

Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
CALUCP - Appendices
CALUCP - Supporting Data

Climate Action Plan

A Climate Action Plan (CAP) (click link) is a strategic framework used by the City of Upland to measure, track, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while adapting to climate change impacts.

These plans set specific emission reduction targets, outline mitigation strategies (like renewable energy adoption), and establish timelines for implementation to achieve sustainability goals.

Benefits
Implementing a CAP helps reduce energy costs, improves public health through better air quality, enhances community resilience, and fosters sustainable economic development.
Key Components of a Climate Action Plan

GHG Emissions Inventory: Establishes a baseline for current emissions and tracks progress.
Targets & Timelines: Defines clear, measurable, time-bound goals (e.g., 2030 or 2045) for emissions reduction
Mitigation Strategies: Outlines actions to reduce emissions, such as improving energy efficiency, transitioning to renewable energy, and promoting sustainable transportation.
Adaptation & Resilience: Includes strategies to prepare for climate impacts, such as extreme heat, flooding, or sea-level rise.
Implementation & Monitoring: Identifies resources, funding, and accountability measures to ensure the plan is executed effectively.

Vehicle Miles Traveled

The State of California has revised how traffic impacts are evaluated for development projects. Previously, impacts were measured using Level of Service (LOS), which focused on vehicle delay and intersection congestion.

Under Senate Bill 743, impacts are now assessed using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), which measures the distance vehicles travel. This method focuses on overall travel patterns and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rather than roadway delay.

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15064.3), the City of Upland uses VMT as the standard for evaluating transportation-related environmental impacts.

City Council Resolution No. 6564 - Approving VMT Impact Thresholds
City of Upland - Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines