Lake Havasu Council hears progress report on 2026 general plan update; staff seeks more public participation

City planning staff on Tuesday updated the Lake Havasu City Council on the 2026 general plan update, outlining outreach results, public feedback themes and the next steps in the two‑year process. "The general plan update is a long range planning effort that will shape the city's goals and objectives for growth and development over the next decade and beyond," Staff member Mister Gilbert said in his presentation. The update, he said, does not change current development code or zoning maps and will require future legislative actions should any code changes be proposed. Gilbert told the council the project website has received more than 18,800 views and 148 subscribers, the first public survey collected 831 responses, and in‑person outreach events reached roughly 750…