2004 General Plan Share Print In 2004, the City of Carson updated its General Plan. The General Plan provides the framework for all zoning and land use decisions within a community. State planning law requires that the General Plan include a comprehensive, long-term plan for a city's physical development. City policy requires periodic review and updating of the General Plan. Introduction Land Use Economic Transportation Housing Safety Noise Open Space Parks and Recreation Air Quality Glossary EIR and Appendices (Oct 2002)