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RESOLUTION NO. 81-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GENERAL
PLAN AS ITS OWN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
ADOPTING THE TECHNICAL APPENDICES TO THE GENERAL
PLAN AND THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES AS
ENUMERATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, Section 65300 of the California Government Code requires
the legislative body of each County and City to adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for the physical development of their respective
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Section 65300.5 of the California Government Code provides
that the General Plan and elements and parts thereof shall comprise an
integrated, internally consistent, and compatible statement of policies
of the adopting agency; and
WHEREAS, Section 65300.7 of the California Government Code declares
that the diversity of the State's communities and their residents
requires legislative bodies to adopt and implement plans in ways to
accommodate local conditions and circumstances, while meeting the mini-
mum requirements of State law; and
WHEREAS, Section 15184(a) of the State EIR Guidelines allows a
General Plan to function as its own environmental impact report; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan addresses all of the points required to
be included in an EIR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously accepted as adequate and
accurate, the Environmental Resources/Management Element, the Community
Development/Management Element, and the Land Use Element of the General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Costa Mesa has
reviewed the Goals, Objectives, and Policies in accordance with Sections
65351 through 65354, inclusive, of the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted duly noticed public hear-
ings, as required by Section 65355 of the California Government Code,
for the purpose of reviewing the General Plan, including the proposed
Goals, Objectives, and Policies; and
WHEREAS, Section 65357 of the California Government Code requires
the adoption of the General Plan or any part or element thereof to be
adopted by resolution of the legislative body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa hereby:
1. Accepts the General Plan to be its own Environmental Impact
Report.
2. Adopts the Environmental Resources/Management Element, the
Community Developments/Management Element, and the Land Use
Element as technical appendices to the General Plan.
3. Adopts the goals, objectives, and policies as enumerated in
Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part
thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Costa Mesa recognizes that the General Plan is a comprehen-
sive, long-range policy document to guide the future development of the
City of Costa Mesa which will be implemented over time, pursuant to
implementation plans adopted and priorities established by the City
Council.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 1981.
Ma - r of the City—of Cost Mesa
ATTEST:
C y Clerk of t e City of Cost f
esa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 81-67 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day
of July, 1981.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 21st day of July, 1981.
City Clerk and ex -officio er f the
City Council of the City of Co6Va Mesa
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GOAL I: ENVIR"ENTAL QUALITY AND RESCURCE CONSERVATION
2B. Encourage, through open space easements, development rights trans-
fer or acquisition, zoning regulations, or other incentives, the
long-term maintenance of existing open space lands.
OProvide maximum visibility and accessibility for future public
parks by locating such facilities adjacent to existing or planned
public streets.
4. Encourage, through development standards, building height/bulk
bonuses, or other incentives, the integration of open space uses
(plazas, courtyards, landscaped areas, etc.) into major ocnTercial
and industrial development or redevelopment projects.
5. Encourage, through development standards, density bonuses, reduced
park fees, or other incentives, the integration of open space and
recreational uses and facilities into all multiple -family residen-
tial projects.
6. Establish minimum standards for open space, landscaped setbacks,
and parking lot landscaping in all residential, commercial, indus-
trial, arca institutional zoning districts.
7O. Support leg islat ion to modify the prov is ions of the Quimby Act
(State enabling legislation which permits the dedication of park-
land or payment of in -lieu fees to acquire parkland) to allow
the use of park and recreation fees for the maintenance of exist-
ing public parks to reduce the impact of yearly maintenance costs
in areas with sufficient park acreage.
8. Review existing park dedication and park and recreation fee sched-
ules and policies for impacts on local housing costs.
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It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citizens
with a high quality urban environment through the development and con-
servation of resources, including land, water, minerals, wildlife, and
vegetation; the protection of areas of unique natural beauty and his-
torical, social, cultural, and scientific interest; and, the integra-
tion of natural features into the man-made environment.
Objective I -A: Preserve the City's open space lands to provide ade-
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quate recreational opportunities and relief from the pressures of
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lA. Provide a minimum 4.0 acres of permanent public open space (2.5
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acres in neighborhood and community parks and 1.5 acres in school
yards) for every 1,000 residents.
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1C. Encourage, through development rights transfers or other incen-
tives, the development of private permanent open space, and
recreation facilities to meet the needs of the City's residents.
2B. Encourage, through open space easements, development rights trans-
fer or acquisition, zoning regulations, or other incentives, the
long-term maintenance of existing open space lands.
OProvide maximum visibility and accessibility for future public
parks by locating such facilities adjacent to existing or planned
public streets.
4. Encourage, through development standards, building height/bulk
bonuses, or other incentives, the integration of open space uses
(plazas, courtyards, landscaped areas, etc.) into major ocnTercial
and industrial development or redevelopment projects.
5. Encourage, through development standards, density bonuses, reduced
park fees, or other incentives, the integration of open space and
recreational uses and facilities into all multiple -family residen-
tial projects.
6. Establish minimum standards for open space, landscaped setbacks,
and parking lot landscaping in all residential, commercial, indus-
trial, arca institutional zoning districts.
7O. Support leg islat ion to modify the prov is ions of the Quimby Act
(State enabling legislation which permits the dedication of park-
land or payment of in -lieu fees to acquire parkland) to allow
the use of park and recreation fees for the maintenance of exist-
ing public parks to reduce the impact of yearly maintenance costs
in areas with sufficient park acreage.
8. Review existing park dedication and park and recreation fee sched-
ules and policies for impacts on local housing costs.
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Review alternative means to acquire open space lands to reduce
the fiscal impact of providing such facilities.
10.
Encourage other local, regional, state, or federal agencies to
maintain an adequate inventory of open space lands within Costa
Mesa.
Objective I -B: Evaluate the preservation of the City's existing biotic
resources in as ecologically viable and natural a condition as possible
and, where feasible, restore and integrate these resources into the
urban
environment.
13B.
Ensure that all future developments will be adequately reviewed
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with regard to possible adverse effects on plant and animal life
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and, where feasible and appropriate, incorporate sufficient miti-
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gation measures into the project design to reduce such effects.
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However, these measures shall take into consideration the economic,
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environmental, recreational, living, or employment standards for
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the residents of the City.
14B.
Require landscape plans for all public and private developments
to consider the retention and/or enhancement of existing mature
vegetation.
17.
Develop a Specific Plan for the properties along Pacific Avenue
and other bluff area streets to incorporate additional develop-
ment standards and development policies to protect and to enhance
the identity and integrity of the bluffs and adjacent biotic
cammun it ies .
Objective I -C: Encourage the preservation and protection of City's
natural and man-made historic resources are preserved and protected.
18. Require, as a part of the environmental review procedure, an
evaluation of the significance of paleontological and archaeo-
logical resources and the impact of proposed development of
those resources.
19C. Require monitoring of grading operations by a qualified paleon-
tologist or archaeologist when the site is reasonably suspected
of containing such resources. If, as a result, evidence of
resources is found, require property to be made available for a
reasonable period of time for salvage of known paleontological
and archaeological resources by qualified experts, organizations,
or educational institutions.
20B. Require developments on land containing known archaeological
resources to use reasonable care to locate structures, paving,
landscaping, and fill dirt in such a way as to preserve these
resources undamaged for future generations when it is the recom-
mendation of a qualified archaeologist that said resources be
preserved in situ.
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31. Cooperate with the Mesa Consolidated Water District arca Santa Ana
Heights Water Company to advise the citizens of Costa Mesa of the
benefits which can be obtained frcm the practices of water conser-
vation.
32A. Pursue the use of reclaimed wastewater for the irrigation of all
appropriate open space facilities.
33. Encourage potential private
Costa Mesa to use such water
by publicizing the economic
action.
sector uses of reclaimed wastewater in
for the irrigation of landscaped areas
and environmental benefits of this
objective I -E: Conserve energy and resources in the development and
operation of public and private buildings, facilities, and activities.
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21.
Encourage arca assist further research into the background of
potentially historic buildings about which sufficient information
is not yet known.
22.
Consult with local organizations and individuals to designate
sites, buildings, and structures of historical significance.
23C.
Assist and encourage other public agencies or private organiza-
tions in the purchase and/or relocation of sites, buildings, and
structures deemed to be of historical significance to ensure
their protection and preservation.
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Create an overlay zone, or similar tool, to require approval of a
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Conditional Use Permit prior to demolition, grading, or construc-
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tion on sites ident if ied as having significant historical resources.
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Review the feasibility, on an individual basis, of providing assis-
tance to owners desirous of restoration of historic sites, build-
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ings, and structures in return for agreements or deed restrictions
prohibiting their destruction or regulating their use.
Objectives
I-D: Work towards the protection and conservation of the
City's existing and future water resources.
28B.
Require, as a part of the environmental review procedure, an anal-
ysis of major development or redevelopment project impacts on
local water supplies and water quality.
29C.
Cooperate with local water purveyors to encourage, through publi-
city/ public relations programs, the inclusion of water conservation
devices in all proposed development projects.
30B.
Encourage, through the establishment of landscape design criteria/
guidelines, the use of native California vegetation, with evalua-
tion as to their drought resistance, in all proposed development
projects.
31. Cooperate with the Mesa Consolidated Water District arca Santa Ana
Heights Water Company to advise the citizens of Costa Mesa of the
benefits which can be obtained frcm the practices of water conser-
vation.
32A. Pursue the use of reclaimed wastewater for the irrigation of all
appropriate open space facilities.
33. Encourage potential private
Costa Mesa to use such water
by publicizing the economic
action.
sector uses of reclaimed wastewater in
for the irrigation of landscaped areas
and environmental benefits of this
objective I -E: Conserve energy and resources in the development and
operation of public and private buildings, facilities, and activities.
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34B.
Establish guidelines which will encourage maximum consideration
of local climatic conditions in the development and operation of
public facilities.
35A.
Require, as a part of the environmental review procedure, an
analysis of the impacts of climatic conditions on proposed projects
and a discussion of appropriate mitigation measures.
36.
Require, where feasible, all new buildings and subdivisions to be
designed and oriented in such a way as to take maximuat advantage
of the sun and winds for natural heating and cooling.
37B.
Consider effects of building height on adjacent parcels to ensure
minimum interference with solar access in the vicinity of all new
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developments.
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Require, where feasible, all new swimming pools to be equipped
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with solar heating and encourage retrofitting of existing swimming
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pools with solar heaters.
39B.
Enoourage solar water heating for all new residences and encourage
retrofitting of all existing residences with wall and ceiling
insulation arca water heater insulation.
40A.
Require all new water heaters to be wrapped with thermal insulation.
41.
Adopt Uniform Solar Energy Code to insure adequate quality of
solar energy installations.
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Require analysis of available energy conservation measures in
excess of Title 24 requirements, including consideration of
modified site arra building design, in conjunction with, or as a
mitigation measure of, EIRs for major developments.
43A.
Initiate a low interest loan program to finance installation, of
energy conservation devices in existing residences to qualifying
owner occupants in conjunction with the Community Development
Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program.
44.
Encourage publicity or educational programs to pranote "energy
consciousness" and disseminate information about conservation
techniques.
45.
Continue the program of replacing mercury vapor and other street
lights with high-pressure sodium vapor.
46.
Conduct energy audit to identify current consumption patterns
and all feasible conservation measures for all City -operated
facilities.
47A.
Permit, encourage, arca assist Orange Coast College to expand the
pilot program of curb -side collection of presorted recyclable
waste.
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57. Require that all public recreation areas and facilities be avail-
able at the lowest feasible cost to allow all economic segments
of the community to use and enjoy the recreational opportunities
provided in the Coastal Zone.
58. Require the provision of adequate on-site parking facilities to
serve proposed public recreation uses within the Coastal Zone.
60. Review existing public works facility planning efforts to ensure
that adequate water, sewer, and circulation systems are available
to serve uses in the Coastal Zone and to limit planned capacities
to conform to the demands created by development which is consis-
tent with the Coastal Act.
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48A.
Permit, encourage, and assist public and nonprofit private organi-
zations to establish, expand, or improve collection stations for
recyclable materials.
49.
F]ioourage large new office, crnmercial, and industrial develop-
ments to establish and maintain programs and facilities for
on-site collection of separated waste materials.
50.
Institute a program within City Hall to separate waste paper for
recycling, when feasible.
51.
Ehoourage the County to construct or expand transfer stations near
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in Costa Mesa to reduce trips of City -contracted trash collectors
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to replacement dump sites after Coyote Canyon is closed and encour-
age Grange County to investigate use of pyrolysis. Prohibit the
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use of landfor disposal dump sites in Costa Mesa and work, towards
the prohibition of contiguous areas for dump sites where there is
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possible ground water contamination.
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Objective I -F: Work towards the orderly, balanced utilization and con-
servation of the City's coastal resources.
52.
Coordinate the planning efforts of the City with those of the
County of Orange arca the City of Newport Beach to develop uniform
and consistent policies regarding the future use and development
in the Santa Ana River lowlands extending from the Pacific Ocean
to the Fairview Regional Park Site.
53A.
Pursue and support the development of a small craft harbor adja-
cent to the east levee of the Santa Ana River.
54A.
Direct Staff to draft a new zoning district which permits the con-
struction of public marinas and supportive service, and commercial
and residential land uses, and which includes development stan-
dards relating to the intensity and location of uses, buildings,
and marina facilities.
55.
Develop the Canyon Park site as a low intensity, wilderness area
combining hiking, picnicking, and educational uses in a restored
natural environment as funds are available.
57. Require that all public recreation areas and facilities be avail-
able at the lowest feasible cost to allow all economic segments
of the community to use and enjoy the recreational opportunities
provided in the Coastal Zone.
58. Require the provision of adequate on-site parking facilities to
serve proposed public recreation uses within the Coastal Zone.
60. Review existing public works facility planning efforts to ensure
that adequate water, sewer, and circulation systems are available
to serve uses in the Coastal Zone and to limit planned capacities
to conform to the demands created by development which is consis-
tent with the Coastal Act.
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61A. Encourage the County of Orange to acquire the remaining 5 -acre
privately awned parcel adjacent to the Santa Ana River.
62. Coordinate the development of plans, policies, and design stan-
dards for projects within the Coastal Zone with appropriate local,
regional, state, and federal agencies.
Objective I -G: Regulate oil extraction activities within the City to
attain a reasonable accommodation of the need to recover a precious
resource with the need to protect other properties and uses from the
detrimental impacts of such activities and to work towards the eventual
termination of such activities within the community.
290A. Investigate alternative methods and adopt a program which would
define and regulate any present or future oil extraction activi-
ties in those portions of the City overlaying the Newport and
West Newport Oil Fields which would be compatible with uses on
surrounding properties.
291A. Continue to allow oil extraction activities in the City from
existing wells until such time as these activities are no longer
economically or technically feasible and are terminated by the
oil producers.
292. Establish development standards arra review criteria to minimize
the impact of existing and future oil production activities on
other land uses existing or proposed to be developed on properties
containing producing oil wells.
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69. Encourage, through technical assistance or development incen-
tives, private property owners to take adequate steps to protect
their property against seismic hazards.
70B. Require building setbacks from all bluff crests of at least 10
feet.
70C. Require geologic surveys of all development located on or
adjacent to bluffs.
71B. Permit in 100 -year flood plains only those uses which are flood
proofed or which can sustain periodic flooding.
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GOAL II: ENVIROta=AL PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to protect its citi-
zens and property from injury, damage, or destruction from environ-
mental hazards, including hydrologic, geologic, and climatic episodes,
and to work towards the prevention of the deterioration of existing
environmental conditions, including air and water quality and noise.
Objective II -A: Work towards the mitigation or prevention of poten-
tial adverse consequences of natural disasters.
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63. Identify and publicize the extent of geologic arca seismic
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hazards within Costa Mesa and advise affected residents and
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property owners of appropriate protection measures.
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64. Consider geologic hazard constraints in the development of
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land use policies and public decisions relating to land devel-
opment.
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65B. Design all stru-tures, including both critical and noncritical
structures, to conform to the seismic design requirements con-
tained in the Uniform Building Code to provide a minimum level
of seismic hazard protection.
66. Require developers to conduct site-specific seismic design
studies, including consideration of the structure use and
occupancy, for all critical structures (schools, hospitals,
high-rise structures over three stories, emergency medical
and disaster centers, arca important government facilities) to
identify spec if is se ism is design parameters in excess of the
Uniform Building Code necessary to preclude the collapse of
the structure in the event of a major seismic episode.
67. Ensure that all vital or critical City facilities are operated
and maintained in a manner to maximize their ability to remain
operational in the event of a major seismic disaster.
68B. Investigate the feas ib it ity of identifying and publicizing the
location of all public arca private structures which do not
meet current seismic design criteria and which may pose public
health hazards in the event of a major earthquake.
69. Encourage, through technical assistance or development incen-
tives, private property owners to take adequate steps to protect
their property against seismic hazards.
70B. Require building setbacks from all bluff crests of at least 10
feet.
70C. Require geologic surveys of all development located on or
adjacent to bluffs.
71B. Permit in 100 -year flood plains only those uses which are flood
proofed or which can sustain periodic flooding.
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72. Require all proposed development projects to be designed to
minimize both the volume and velocity of surface runoff through
the proper design of subsurface drains, appropriate grading,
and landscape programs.
73. Identify and publicize the extent of flood hazards within Costa
Mesa and advise affected residents and property owners of appro-
priate protection measures.
79. Cooperate with local, state, and federal flood control agencies to
reduce the potential for flood damage in the City of Costa Mesa.
Objective II -B: Pursue, where feasible, the prevention of the signifi-
cant deterioration of local and regional air and water quality.
75. Cooperate with and support regional, state, and federal agencies
to improve air quality throughout the South Coast Air Basin.
76B. Require, as a part of the environmental review procedure, an
analysis of major development or redevelopment project impacts
on local arra regional air arra water quality.
77. Develop and implement a Reasonable Available Control Measure Plan
(including employee ridesharing, traffic signal synchronisation,
bicycle/pedestrian facilities, energy conservation street light-
ing, modified work schedules, preferential carpool parking, or
other equivalent control measures) in conformance with the Air
Quality Management Plan for the South Coast Air Basin.
78. Encourage private businesses and industries to implement all
reasonably available control measures in conformance with the
Air Quality Management Plan for the South Coast Air Basin by
publicizing the environmental and potential economic benefits
of such programs.
79. Establish land use policies (balanced uses, integration of can-
patible uses, and concentration of development along major
arterials or in close proximity of major employment centers)
which support ridesharing programs, reduce traffic congestion,
and improve air quality.
80. Cooperate with regional and State regulatory agencies to enforce
water quality regulations.
81. Establish an erosion controlling grading ordinance.
82. Review existing street cleaning policies and equipment and
evaluate all necessary modifications (use of vacuum street
sweeping equipment, slower sweeping speeds, modified schedules,
etc.) to reduce surface sanitation pollution.
83. Direct Staff to investigate alternative methods to improve all
streets with curbs arra gutters to facilitate removal of signifi-
cant street pollutants throughout the community.
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objective II -C: Evaluate methods of control of noise levels of oper-
t ions and activities occurring within the City for the protection of
residential areas from excessive and unhealthful noise.
84A. Require, as a part of the environmental review process, that
full consideration be given to the existing and projected noise
environment prior to any decision regarding the location of
residential areas in the City.
84B. Give full. consideration to the existing and projected noise
environment when planning the location of residential areas
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ortt' `nro tial areas of 65 CNEL.
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o O tial areas at L10 = 65 CNEL.
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88. Require field testing of residential developments at time of
completion to ensure compliance with adopted criteria for
exterior noise levels.
89. Ensure that all new multi -family residential buildings are
designed in accordance with standards contained in Title 25 of
the California Administrative Code.
90. Apply the standards contained in Title 25 of the California
Administrative Code as applicable to the construction of new
detached single-family dwellings.
91C. Require field testing of completed residential structures to
ensure compliance with Title 25 of the California Administrative
Code.
93. Evaluate the enforcement of vehicle noise limits established by
the California Vehicle Code.
94B. Give full consideration to the existing and projected noise
environment when considering alterations to the City's circula-
tion system.
95. Establish truck routes which will minimize the impact of truck
noise on residential neighborhoods.
96B. Develop appropriate mechanisms (development standards or zone
exception procedures) to allow private construction of walls
exceeding the -6-foot height limit for residential and other
noise sensitive uses along or adjacent to major City streets.
97. Encourage CalTrans to construct noise attenuation barriers
along State freeways and highways adjoining residential and
other noise sensitive areas.
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98A. Support alternatives for the future of Orange County Airport
which will reduce the noise impact of airport operations.
99. Solicit the cooperation of operators of private helicopters in
selection of flight paths which will reduce helicopter noise
impacts on residential and other noise sensitive areas.
101. Direct Staff to revise the existing noise ordinance to more
effectively limit the level of noise generated within the City
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102. Coordinate the preparation of a noise ordinance with the County
and other surrounding cities to ensure consistency of standards
among the various agencies.
04A Accomplish enforcement of the Noise Ordinance through the
use of existing City Staff for initial field check of noise
complaints.
104B Contract with Orange County for enforcement of the Noise Ordi-
nance in those cases where Staff and equipment demands exceed
City resources.
105. Consider noise emission levels in the acquisition and use of
new equipment and machinery purchased by the City.
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115. Identify deficiencies and upgrade existing public service
facilities (streets, alleys, utilities) to encourage increased
private market investment in declining or deteriorating neigh-
borhoods.
117. Pursue implementation of redevelopment plans for adopted
project areas.
118B. Revise the Central Area Plan and adopt it as a Specific Plan
for the downtown area.
Objective III -B: Establish policies, standards, and procedures to
minimize blighting influences and maintain the integrity of stable
neighborhoods.
120B Enforce existing regulations regarding derelict or abandoned
vehicles, outdoor storage, and substandard or illegal buildings
and establish regulations to abate weed -filled yards when they
are deemed to constitute a fire hazard.
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GOAL III: DEVELOPMENT
It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to establish devel-
opment policies which will create and maintain an aesthetically
pleasing and functional urban environment and minimize impacts on
existing physical and social resources.
Objective III -A: Encourage new development and redevelopment which
will improve and maintain the quality of the urban environment.
107. Develop standards, review criteria, or other methods to dis-
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courage new development or substantial alteration to existing
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development that will have the effect of perpetuating obsolete
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subdivision or development patterns, such as narrow -lot strip
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109. Develop standards, policies, and other methods to encourage
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the grouping of individual parcels to eliminate obsolete sub -
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division patterns and to provide improved living environments.
110. Use eminent domain in redevelopment project areas when neces-
sary to effect lot combination and to insure optimum size and
configuration of parcels experiencing development pressures.
111B. Allow creation of parcels without street frontage if suffi-
cient easements are provided.
112B. Develop review criteria to discourage retention of existing
structures on sites where new development is planned.
13A Permit overlapping, or dual use of common parking facilities
where appropriate.
114C. Require approval of a Conditional Use Permit to conduct marine -
related activities (such as boat building) out-of-doors.
115. Identify deficiencies and upgrade existing public service
facilities (streets, alleys, utilities) to encourage increased
private market investment in declining or deteriorating neigh-
borhoods.
117. Pursue implementation of redevelopment plans for adopted
project areas.
118B. Revise the Central Area Plan and adopt it as a Specific Plan
for the downtown area.
Objective III -B: Establish policies, standards, and procedures to
minimize blighting influences and maintain the integrity of stable
neighborhoods.
120B Enforce existing regulations regarding derelict or abandoned
vehicles, outdoor storage, and substandard or illegal buildings
and establish regulations to abate weed -filled yards when they
are deemed to constitute a fire hazard.
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121.
Encourage and support efforts of local homeowners' associa-
tions to improve the visual appearance of all residential
neighborhoods.
123.
Encourage the removal of existing substandard or deteriorated
dwelling units which cannot be economically or physically
rehabilitated.
125C.
Direct Staff to review existing nonconforming use ordinance and
to propose modifications.
127.
Continue existing rehabilitation loan and grant programs for
-income homeowners and rental property land-
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lords and/or investors to encourage full utilization of the
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Develop standards and/or guidelines for new development with
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emphasis on site and building design to minimize vulnerability
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to criminal activity.
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Objective III -C: Establish policies, standards, and procedures to
improve and maintain the visual image of the City.
131.
Improve all gateways to the City with landscaped medians and
parkways with entrance signs to provide a positive introduction
to Costa Mesa.
133.
Encourage homeowners' associations to maintain existing housing
tract entrance signs in an attractive manner and encourage the
placement of such signs at the entrance of major developments
which do not have such identification.
134.
Increase the integration of separate neighborhoods arra districts
through the removal of restrictive barriers and edges and the
development of linkages through the use of bicycle or pedestrian
trails, common medians or parkway landscaping in connecting
streets, and other physical improvements as necessary.
135.
Evaluate the need to develop a Specific Plan for the Institu-
tional Open Space Corridor anal/or Civic Center District to
guide future developments and improvements, to integrate the
now separate and distinct elements, and to realize the urban
design potential of this important open space resource.
139.
Develop design standards and guidelines for the placement of
street furniture and public street graphics within and adja-
cent to public rights-of-way.
140. Increase the visual quality of Costa Mesa's streetscapes
through the use of linear open space facilities such as land-
scaped medians, parkways, and building setbacks.
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141D. Direct Staff to review existing ordinance requirements and
policies regarding residential street widths and to report
back to the City Council.
142. Require all new utility connections to be made underground or,
where impractical, to provide for future undergrounding.
143C. Underground utility lines in specified Underground Utility
Districts only.
145. Pursue maximum use of utility company funds and resources in
A undergrounding existing overhead lines.
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It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to respond to the
needs of its citizens for housing, public services, community facil-
ities, and safety of persons and property, to the extent possible
within budgetary constraints, and when deemed appropriate for local
governmental involvement.
Objective IV -A: Investigate methods arca policies to make adequate
provisions for all social and economic segments of the community in
meeting their housing needs.
147. Investigate all reasonable and fiscally prudent means to pro-
vide opportunities for all segments of the City's population
to obtain a decent home in a suitable living environment
within all areas of Costa Mesa.
150. Develop policy guidelines and review criteria to be used to
evaluate the development of new condominium projects or the
conversion of existing buildings into condominium projects
which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing
structure.
151. Develop regulations concerning the conversion of existing
rental units to condominiums or other ownership units in a
recognized housing shortage and establish standards which
define various conditions within the local and/or regional
housing market which constitute a housing shortage for
apartment units.
153. Review all existing residential development standards and
zoning regulations for direct and indirect housing cost
implications arca repeal or amend those standards which are
not cost effective or which unnecessarily add to the cost of
new residential units.
154. Reduce and streamline (to the maximum extent feasible and in
conformance with all legal prov is ions) the City's review and
processing procedures for residential developments. Priority
status shall be given to projects which include provisions
for low- and noderate-income units.
155. Allow and encourage developers to "piggyback" or file concur-
rent applications (i.e., rezones, tentative tract maps, con-
ditional use permits, variance requests, etc.) if multiple
approvals are required, and if consistent with applicable
processing requirements.
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specific plans, zoning ordinances, and other development
guidelines relating to the development, maintenance, and
conversion of new or existing dwelling units in order to
reduce unnecessary overlapping regulations to expedite the
processing of residential developments.
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from development or processing fees, participation in costs
of offsite improvements and/or land acquisition, or exemption
from certain development stan'3rds) to developers of residen-
tial projects in excess of a specified size who agree to
provide a specified percentage of units at a cast affordable
to low- and/or moderate -income households.
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Continue membership in the Orange County Housing Authority to
provide housing assistance to low- and moderate -income house-
holds.
173A. Accept the City's regional fair -share allocation as estab-
lished by the Southern California Assoc iat ion of Governments
Regional Housing Allocation Model.
173C. Work with adjacent cities to develop a locally based housing
allocation model which can be used in place of the SCAG RHA.M
to balance local housing needs and opportunities.
175. Investigate alternative intergovernmental arrangements and
program options to deal with area -wide housing issues and
problems.
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Exert City influence (to the maximum extent possible) to
reduce land construction and financial costs associated with
the development of new residential units.
158.
Continue to allocate a majority of the City's Community Devel-
opment Block Grant funds to direct housing -related programs.
159.
Provide opportunities and develop incentives to encourage
developers to employ innovative or alternative construction
methods to reduce housing costs and increase housing supply.
162.
Develop incentives to encourage the construction of residential
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projects which provide a specified percentage of the units
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for handicapped or disabled persons.
165.
Support the intent and spirit of equal housing opportunities
1886, Title VII of the
as expressed in the Civil Rights Act of
1968 Civil Rights Act, California Rumford Fair Housing Act,
and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act.
166.
Continue to support the Fair Housing Council of Orange County
and its efforts to protect equal housing opportunities.
168B. Provide density bonuses and/or other incentives (exemption
from development or processing fees, participation in costs
of offsite improvements and/or land acquisition, or exemption
from certain development stan'3rds) to developers of residen-
tial projects in excess of a specified size who agree to
provide a specified percentage of units at a cast affordable
to low- and/or moderate -income households.
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Continue membership in the Orange County Housing Authority to
provide housing assistance to low- and moderate -income house-
holds.
173A. Accept the City's regional fair -share allocation as estab-
lished by the Southern California Assoc iat ion of Governments
Regional Housing Allocation Model.
173C. Work with adjacent cities to develop a locally based housing
allocation model which can be used in place of the SCAG RHA.M
to balance local housing needs and opportunities.
175. Investigate alternative intergovernmental arrangements and
program options to deal with area -wide housing issues and
problems.
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Establish a residential development monitoring program to
assess the changes in Costa Mesa's housing stock over time and
to evaluate the effectiveness of the City's housing program.
178B.
Require smoke detectors to be installed in all existing resi-
dential units upon change of ownership.
178C.
Require smoke detectors to be installed in all existing resi-
dential units upon addition or alteration in excess of a
specified percentage of the value of the structure.
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Conduct study of space and facility needs.
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Reevaluate Lions Park expansion and improvement plans in light
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182A.
Encourage the County to expand and improve the Center Street
Library.
182B.
Continue to explore alternatives for financing the construction
of a new building to house the Center Street Library.
183C.
Encourage and acquaint the public with the availability of
the Orange Coast College Library to fulfill the needs not
net by the Mesa Verde and Center Street Branch Libraries.
184B.
Conduct productivity studies to increase the efficiency of the
various City departments.
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Continue to evaluate and implement alternative administrative
and management techniques to increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of all City programs and services.
186.
Cooperate with adjacent cities and other governmental agencies
to identify coamn or overlapping services which can be com-
bined or integrated to reduce costs arca maintain or increase
the level of service provided to the public.
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Continue to investigate the use of private firms to deliver
services currently performed by the City and contract those
services which can be delivered at lower costs without a reduc-
tion in the level or quality of service currently provided.
188.
Identify and evaluate the cost effectiveness and public bene-
fits of all new programs, services, and facilities prior to
approval or implementation.
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200. Insure adequate emergency preparedness through updating of the
Detergency Services and Disaster Plan, public education, and
appropriate staffing.
288C Oppose annexation of County islands unless it can be shown that
service expenditures will not exceed revenues from these areas.
2890 Oppose annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas within the
City's sphere -of -influence unless it can be shown that service
expenditures will not exceed revenues from these areas.
Objective IV -C: Minimize the negative impacts of certain problematic
uses and distinguish those which are of land use concern and those
which are more appropriately considered through vehicles other than
the City's General Plan and zoning procedures.
201B Treat the display and sale of narcotics paraphernalia as a
health arca safety concern arca regulate accordingly.
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189.
Identify and evaluate current administrative and enforcement
capabilities before the enactment or imposition of new regu-
lations, to insure that such responsibilities can be effec-
tively and efficiently administered without undue costs to
the public.
190.
Require that special benefit services, programs, or facilities
be supported by the users in the form of specified fees or
assessments.
191.
Monitor arra evaluate current trends in the local and regional
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Encourage arca solicit public input in the review and adoption
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Insure adequate notice arca time for public review of all major
policy decisions and development proposals.
194.
Make maximum use of citizen committees in studying major areas
of policy and/or development covnitments (e.g. local beautifi-
cation projects, parks, bikeways, etc.).
195.
Determine which areas of social service are appropriate for
intervention by City government. Conduct a comprehensive
needs assessment to determine the type and level of such
services required by Costa Mesa residents, to inventory
existing programs and services, and to identify service
gaps, overlap, and duplication.
197.
Prepare or update social services directory to provide current
information and referrals for residents.
200. Insure adequate emergency preparedness through updating of the
Detergency Services and Disaster Plan, public education, and
appropriate staffing.
288C Oppose annexation of County islands unless it can be shown that
service expenditures will not exceed revenues from these areas.
2890 Oppose annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas within the
City's sphere -of -influence unless it can be shown that service
expenditures will not exceed revenues from these areas.
Objective IV -C: Minimize the negative impacts of certain problematic
uses and distinguish those which are of land use concern and those
which are more appropriately considered through vehicles other than
the City's General Plan and zoning procedures.
201B Treat the display and sale of narcotics paraphernalia as a
health arca safety concern arca regulate accordingly.
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02C Enforce legislation enacted by the State or Federal govern-
ments which restricts or prohibits display and sale of
narcotics paraphernalia.
03B Require adult uses to be dispersed, rather than concentrated
in a single area.
204. Continue to regulate the location arca operation of amusement
centers through the Conditional Use Permit process.
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210A. Develop incentives to encourage developers to construct
on-site transit facilities or bus bays on adjacent streets
when appropriate.
210C Require discussion of transit needs in EIRs for major projects.
211. Encourage Costa Mesa businesses to provide employee informa-
tion to the Orange County Transit District to assist in
planning for public transit services.
212. Encourage the Orange County Transit District to establish Park -
and -Ride facilities and additional Park -and -Ride routes in
Costa Mesa.
213B. Develop incentives to encourage businesses to adopt transpor-
tation systems management (TSM) measures - such as staggered
work hours and ride -sharing incentives - to reduce vehicle
use, congestion, and delay.
213C Require discussion of TSM measures in all EIRs prepared for
major developments.
214. Prepare and implement a T94 program for City employees.
215. Develop incentives to encourage the integration of compatible
land uses arca housing into major development projects to
reduce vehicle use.
216. Concentrate land uses with high traffic generation near major
transportation corridors and public transit facilities to
minimize vehicle use, congestion, and delay.
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It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide for a
balanced, safe, and energy-efficient transportation system, incorpor-
ating all feasible modes of transportation.
205B. Direct preparation of a revised Master Plan of Highways.
completion and analysis of the on-going Cal Trans Route
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use of one-way streets, to improve traffic circulation and
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adjacent to construction projects having building permit
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values in excess of a specified amount, said amount to be
periodically adjusted for inflation.
209B. Investigate the feasibility of contributions to a city-wide
or area -wide transportation system improvement fund for
projects exceeding specified levels of development.
210A. Develop incentives to encourage developers to construct
on-site transit facilities or bus bays on adjacent streets
when appropriate.
210C Require discussion of transit needs in EIRs for major projects.
211. Encourage Costa Mesa businesses to provide employee informa-
tion to the Orange County Transit District to assist in
planning for public transit services.
212. Encourage the Orange County Transit District to establish Park -
and -Ride facilities and additional Park -and -Ride routes in
Costa Mesa.
213B. Develop incentives to encourage businesses to adopt transpor-
tation systems management (TSM) measures - such as staggered
work hours and ride -sharing incentives - to reduce vehicle
use, congestion, and delay.
213C Require discussion of TSM measures in all EIRs prepared for
major developments.
214. Prepare and implement a T94 program for City employees.
215. Develop incentives to encourage the integration of compatible
land uses arca housing into major development projects to
reduce vehicle use.
216. Concentrate land uses with high traffic generation near major
transportation corridors and public transit facilities to
minimize vehicle use, congestion, and delay.
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218. Review arra update Master Plan of Bikeways.
219. Assign the oversight, review, and revision of the Master Plan
of Bikeways to the Traffic Commission.
220. Coordinate the design and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle
ways with major residential, shopping, and employment centers;
parks, schools, and other public facilities; public transpor-
tation facilities; and bicycle networks in adjacent cities.
222A Incorporate bicycle facilities (circulation and storage) into
the design arca development of all new City facilities.
225A. Pursue acquisition of right-of-way for completion of adopted
bikeway system through all available funding mechanisms.
25B Require dedication of right-of-way for completion of adopted
bikeway system as condition of development of adjacent
properties.
226A. Construct bicycle lanes and trails shown on the adopted bike-
way plan in areas where sufficient right-of-way exists.
227. Ensure that all new bridges within or adjacent to the City
include bicycle lanes. In cases where bridges are not located
within the City, the City should exert its influence on
responsible agencies to include such bicycle lanes.
232B. Determine the feasibility of forming assessment districts to
finance sidewalk construction in deficient areas.
232E. Require sidewalk installation as a condition of approval for
all building permits in excess of a specified value.
233. Adopt a uniform street -naming system to reduce or eliminate
the number of continuous streets having more than one name.
236. Assign a high priority to energy efficiency in the selection of
new City vehicles and equipment, and place particular emphasis
on life -cycle cost analysis.
237. Investigate the use of alternative fuels to power City vehicles
and equipment.
238. Investigate a fuel conservation plan to reduce consumption by
City vehicles.
239E Encourage retention of current capacity limitations on John-
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properly serve existing levels of traffic.
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It should be the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citi-
zens with a balanced community of residential, commercial, industrial,
recreational, and institutional uses to satisfy the needs of the
social and economic segments of the population; to meet the competing
demands for alternative developments within each land use classifica-
tion; and, to ensure the long term viability and productivity of the
community's natural and man-made environments.
Objective VI -A: Estab-ish and maintain a balance of land uses
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opportunities, commercial goods and services, and employment
`*ry opportunities to support the City's business community and to
00 a ~ satisfy the demands of the City's resident population.
241A. Provide opportunities for the development of well planned and
designed projects which, through vertical or horizontal inte-
gration, provide for the development of compatible residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, or public uses within
a single building, project, or neighborhood.
242. Cooperate with large employers, the Chamber of Commerce, and
major oomunercial arca industrial developers to identify and
implement programs to balance employment growth and the sub-
sequent demand for housing opportunities affordable to the
incomes of the newly created job opportunities.
243C. Consider the effects of new employment, particularly in rela-
tion to housing demands, when new ccauTercial or industrial
development is proposed.
243D. Encourage higher density commercial and office development
along public transit routes to enhance transit usage and reduce
auto dependency.
Objective VI -B: Provide adequate, suitable sites for residential use
and development and offer sufficient regulatory discretion to meet
the housing needs of the community's existing and future population.
244. Establish regulatory policies and controls which will encourage
well designed planned residential developments and will provide
adequate open space, recreational facilities, off-street park-
ing, circulation, and environmental amenities within housing
project areas — without compromising the affordability of
' newly constructed residential units.
245. Develop residential areas with densities and housing types
related to existing and proposed public facilities and services.
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246. Permit higher density in residential areas in close proximity
to ccrtmunity facilities, such as public institutions, civic/
cultural areas, ccmrtiercial shopping and service facilities,
employment centers, and public transportation.
247. Increase the supply of residential land by permitting the con-
version of existing marginal commercial and/or industrial land
to medium- or high-density residential units, where feasible
and consistent with environmental conditions suitable for new
residential development. This does not preclude the initiation
of such actions by the City.
248. Continue to allocate portions of the City's Community Develop-
ment Block Grant funds for the acquisition and writedown of
land casts to increase the supply of low- and moderate -income
housing opportunities.
249. Review existing residential neighborhoods or districts to
identify those areas which are suitable for recycling or con-
version to more intense or higher density residential develop-
ment consistent with infrastructure and street capacities as
well as existing or future social, economic, and environmental
constraints.
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reviewing rezone petitions affecting residential properties.
251C. Direct Staff to modify existing residential zoning regulations
to refine existing measures of density to include more than
units per acre or lot area.
252C. Direct Staff to prepare a report on the implementation of
AB 1151.
253A. Encourage the construction of more varied housing types through
the creation of an Urban Center Residential Land Use designa-
tion to permit a greater density than possible under present
designations in appropriately located areas.
253C. Eliminate the need for a separate Lara] Use plan for Redevelop-
ment Area Number 1 by amending the High Density Residential
designation to allow a different maximum density in the Rede-
velopment Area than is possible in the remainder of the City.
Objective VI -C: Ensure the long term productivity and viability of
the community's economic base.
254. Create an environment where business can succeed while being
in harmony with other City goals.
255. Provide levels of public improvements and services necessary
to support the existing level of business activity and allow
for the expansion of business opportunities in the future.
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serve residential neighborhoods.
260. Encourage, through development standards, building height or
area bonuses, or other incentives, developers and property
owners to utilize common parking areas and driveways to reduce
access points to major arterials and to increase district
identity, in oanmercial districts.
Oblective VID: Promote land use patterns and development which con-
tribute to community and neighborhood identity.
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266A. Require the use of architectural elements such as trim, siding,
tom, and other construction details to reduce the visual impacts of
large expanses of solid or otherwise imposing walls or building
- elevations when compatible with the architectural design of
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267A. Require the incorporation of alternate paving materials or
other design features to reduce the visual impacts of long,
continuous driveways or large expanses of paved areas, such
as motor courts, open parking spaces, or turnaround areas.
268A. Require building setbacks, structure orientation, and the
placement of windows to consider the privacy of adjacent resi-
dential structures within the same project or adjacent existing
residential structures.
270. Initiate feasibility studies to determine the cost- con-
straints, and public receptiveness of the installation of
traffic amenities and the closure of through streets in exist-
ing neighborhoods and districts.
271. Initiate feasibility studies to determine the costs, con-
straints, and public receptiveness of the application of the
"Woonerf" concept in existing neighborhoods and districts.
272. Encourage, through development review criteria or other devel-
opment incentives, the use of entrance patios, courtyards,
plazas, arcades, porches, and covered walks to integrate adja-
cent development into the public streetscape.
273. Identify pedestrian crosswalks and circulation patterns with
alternative paving, painting, or other physical features, in
high traffic volume and activity centers.
274. Develop design standards and guidelines for the placement of
street furniture elements within and adjacent to public rights-
of-way.
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275. Consolidate compatible street furniture elements (benches,
bus shelters, newspaper racks, trash receptables, kiosks,
etc.) whenever possible.
276. Develop design standards and guidelines for the placement of
public street graphics, street signs, locational and direc-
tional signs, traffic signs, etc., within the adjacent to
public rights-of-way.
277. Consolidate street graphics and individual signs into single
support structures where appropriate and compatible with the
purpose and f unct ion of such informational, directional, and
traffic control graphics.
278. Develop compatible landscape palettes which can be used along
major arterials to provide a harmonious and unified parkway
treatment with full consideration to the maintenance, water,
and energy requirements.
281. Encourage the use of cannon design elements in signs for com-
mercial and industrial centers through the development of
planned sign programs to improve center identity by publicizing
the benefits of such programs to developers and local business
operators.
282. Provide assistance to neighborhoods with special problems such
as walls for sound attenuation, development of landscaped
greenbelts, etc.
84C Permit the construction of high-rise (over two stories or 30
feet) only when it can be shown that the construction of such
structures will not adversely impact surrounding developments
arca deprive existing land uses of adequate light, air, and
privacy.
85B Prohibit construction of buildings which, according to indepen-
dent studies by qualified private consultants or the FAA, would
present a hazard to air navigation.
Objective VI -E: Ensure integration of utility system considerations
into land use planning and development processes.
286. Include an evaluation of impacts on utility systems in EIRs
for all major General Plan amendment, rezone, and development
applications.
287. Phase or restrict future development of the City to that which
can be accommodated by utility systems existing or planned to
exist at the time of project completion.
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