San Francisco Bay Plan

The San Francisco Bay Plan is a set of policies that guide development, conservation, and resource use around the San Francisco Bay area. Managed by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), it aims to balance environmental protection with responsible expansion of land use, transportation, and industry. The plan establishes rules for shoreline development, preserves important habitats, and ensures that projects do not harm the bay’s ecological health. Its overall goal is to support sustainable growth while safeguarding the bay’s natural resources for future generations.