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general plan  

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  • A general plan is a legal document that states the goals, principles, policies, and strategies to regulate the growth and development of a particular community. In the literature, general plan, comprehensive plan, and master plan are synonymous. [Source: Encyclopedia of Urban Studies; General Plan]

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