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MEETING DATE: MARCH 01, 2011 ITEM.NUMBER:
SUBJECT: 2010 ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COSTA MESA 2000 GENERAL PLAN
DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2010
FROM: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION BY: MINOO ASHABI, AIA, SENIOR PLANNER
KIMBERLY BRANDT, DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MINOO ASHABI (714) 754-5610_
mashabi@ci.costa-mesa:cams
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 2010 Annual Report of the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan..`
ANALYSIS:
State Government Code Section 65400 requires that an annual report be made to the
legislative body on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation,
including activity towards its share of regional housing needs.
Pursuant to state law, the 2010 Annual Review of the Costa Mesa General Plan
investigates and reports to the City Council and Planning Commission the progress in
implementing the General Plan. The Planning Commission received and filed the
report 'at a regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2011. The 2010 Annual
Report is attached under separate cover.
MIN00 ASHABI, AIA
Senior Planner
Distribution: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Public Services Director
Transportation Svs. Manager
City Clerk (2)
Staff (4)
File (2)
Development S
Attachment: 2010 Annual Report (under separate cover)
Director
File: 030111 GPAnnualReview Date: 021511 Time: 1:45 p.m.
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Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (81h Edition) Page 1
Table 1 — Annual Review .................................................... Page'5
Tables A, B, and C — Housing Program Status ........................ Page 10
Appendix A — General Plan Goals, Objectives, Policies .............. Page 17
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 2
BACKGROUND
On June 29, 1953, the City of Costa Mesa was incorporated as.a general law city
led by a City Council -Manager form of government. The City of Costa . Mesa
originally consisted of an area of 3.5 square miles and general population of
16,840. By 2010, the population has risen to over 113,000 persons. and the land
area.to 16 square miles.
The City adopted its first General Plan in 1957 and its second General Plan in
1970. The General Plan was comprehensively amended in 1981 and again in
1p
992. Since the 1990 General Plan, represented several years of public input and
community meetings, the City Council decided to update its technical; data,.and..::.',j
format for the creation of the 2000. General,P.lan
On January 22, 2002, the City Council adopted the Costa Mesa 2000. General ,Plan
The 2000, General Plan recognizes the community's diverse evolution of residential
neighborhoods, its regional commercial influence, and its recreational amenities.... j
ANALYSIS
Government Code Section 65400
State Government Code Section 65400requires that an annual report be made
to the legislative body on the status of the General Plan and progress in its
implementation, including activity towards its share of regional housing needs.
This is the seventh annual review of the 2000 General Plan.
Pursuant to State law, the 2010 Annual Review of the Costa Mesa General Plan
reports to the City Council the progress in implementing the General Plan. The
2010 Annual Review includes the following elements:
1. Table 1 (Annual Review Summary) describes the status of the 2000 General
Plan goals, objectives, and policies and progress towards implementing the
City's blueprint for land use development in 2010.
2. Tables A, B, and C (Housing Program Status Report) summarizes the City's
progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs, pursuant to State
Government Code Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental
constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
3. The conclusion describes the effectiveness of the 2000 General Plan
2000 General Plan — Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The 2000 General Plan goals, objectives, and policies are described in a
comprehensive document (attached as Appendix A).
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 3
• A goal.is defined as a broad vision of what the community wants to achieve
or provide. to residents, landowners, business owners and tourists. It is a
statement sof a. desired condition based on community values. Goals -are
general in nature and usually timeless.
• A policy is a specific statement that guides decision-making. It indicates a
commitment of.the City to a.particular course of action. A policy is based on..
and helps implement a goal.
CONCLUSION
The Costa Mesa :200.0. -General Plan continues to serve .'as an effective guide for
orderly growth:and.development 'preservatio.n:and conservation of open ,space land .
and natural, resources:: and efficient expenditure of public funds. The,,General Plan
was not amended in 2010. -- - - .
As illustrated .in Tables :1,; A;. B;. and C completed: projects: are in conformance. with
the General: Plan's goals.; objectives,. and policies for each respective.;element
Furthermore, significant progress on various public works projects :or , private..::,:,
developments are .also in accordance with the 2000 General Plan.. The City's
legislative bodies have used the 2000 General Plan as the primary source of long-
range planning and policy direction. Future work activity that is consistent :with
these efforts will continue to guide growth and preserve the quality of life within the.
community.
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8th Edition) Page 4
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 5
Table 1 —Annual Review
LAND USE ELEMENT
Prepared 2009 Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring
To be completed
Policy. LU -1 EA and
Program (DPPMP) Report.
February 2011.
Objective CIR-2C
Received 2010 Annual Report (seventh edition) of Costa Mesa
January. 2010,
Goal LU -1
2000 General Plan.
Implement the Private Property Maintenance Ordinance (Title 20).
Ongoing
Objective LU 1 F
Implement the Coolidge Avenue/Fillmore Way Neighborhood
-:Alley :.
Objective LU 1 F
Improvement Plan pursuant to Objective LU -1 F'.
improvements, are
_..._.__....- -
: Ongoing
Implement development of, a' `mix and balance of housing.
A horizontal.
.objective LU -1A.1 ,
opportunities, commercial -goods and. services, and employment_
mixed use: project
opportunities in consideration of the creeds of the business. and
was approved.for
residential segments of the community.
a 224 -unit senior
housing units
adjacent to retail
center
Approve construction of building height to four stories above grade
The 224 -unit
.,Objective. LU -1 C.2
south of the 1-405 Freeway, except for special purpose housing,
senior housing.
such as elderly, affordable, or student housing.
project has a mix
of two and four
story buildings
Implement policies to ensure placement of windows to
On-going and
Objective LU -1 CA
consider the privacy of adjacent residential structures within
applicable to all.
the same project and on adjacent properties.
second floor
remodels
Urban Plan documents for SoBECA and Westside areas were Submittals Goal GM -1 and
adopted on April 4, 2006 (Ordinance 06-10, 06-11) and amendment Ongoing Policy GM -1A.1 and .
to expand the boundary for 7 additional parcels on August 1, 2006 Objective LU -2A
(Ordinance 06-15). Urban master and Goal CD -9
screening for a
By Year 2025, the SoBECA Urban Plan is anticipated to result in 44 -unit small
a total of 455 new residential units (including 171 live/work units), detached
a reduction of 68,115 commercial square feet, and a reduction of development was
75,477 light industrial square feet. approved by City
Council in
By Year 2025, the Westside Urban Plans are anticipated to result October 2009
in 3,069 new residential units (including 1,398 live/work units), a
reduction of 285,8.18 commercial square feet, and a reduction of One mixed-use
2,386,448 light industrial square feet. project with 53
senior units was
approved in 2010
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (81h Edition) Page 6
Table 1 —Annual Review
°CIRC
Approved for Measure MV eligibility;. the City's Maintenance Effort for
June 2010
Goal CIR-1 ,and ..
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and the City's Seven -Year Capital
Policy GM -1A.5
Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 to 2016-2017.
and:GM-1A.6 -
Adopted Resolution 10-70 continuing the Citywide. Traffic Impact
October 2010
Objective.CIR-2C':
Fee for new development and the related Annual Review of the
Gitywide:Traffic Impact Fee. Program and Capital ,Improvement Plan
for Transportation .lrriprovements.
..Participate in the countywide Congestion Management Program
Ongoing -
; Objective CIR 2A--
Construct newbike lanes and trails..sidewalks,.curb...cuts, and bus.
Ongoing...
P.olicii
turnouts:
CIR-1A.1 —1A.4 .
and•CIR-2B.1..
Traffic signal coordination efforts;Ongoing:
Policies
Costa Mesa — Santa Ana Signal Coordination Project — Project
CIR-2A:2, CIR-2A:3 .
completed. Completed coordination of Harbor Boulevard,
and . . .
Fairview Road, Bear Street, Bristol Street and Sunflower Avenue
CIR-2A.4
across jurisdiction boundaries.
Coordination with OCTA on various regional transportation projects
Ongoing
Objective CIR-2A
such as Measure M Reauthorization, 1-405:Major Investment Study
and Central County Corridor Study.
Rehabilitation of streets and alleys citywide.
Street Rehabilitations:
Ongoing Objective CIR-2C
Rehabilitation of Tustin Avenue, Completed in August 2010
Rehabilitation of Santa ana Avenue, Completed in August 2010
Ralcam Place and Knoweli Place rehabilitation, completed
in August 2010
Ralcam Place and Knowell Place rehabilitation, completed
in September 2010
Citywide Residential Street Rehabilitation (TCRF), completed in
.September 2010
Rehabilitation of Center Street, completed October 2010
Mendoza Drive rehabilitation, completed in October 2010
Rehabilitation of Wilson Street, completed in December 2010
Storm Drain improvements:
Storm Drain Construction on Walnut Place, completed in August
2010
Alley Improvements:
Rehabilitation of Alley 007, completed in October 2010
Rehabilitation of Alley No.'s 63 & 64, completed in November
2010
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 8
Table 1 —Annual Review
CON SERI/ATION ELEMENT;. ;.
Participate in the Countywide Air Quality Technical Assistance
Ongoing
Policy CON=I E.1
Program and the > Orange County Council of Governments
Technical Advisory Committee.
Purchase hybrid gasoline/electric vehicles
Ongoing
Policy CON-1 E.3
:r 1
NOISE,ELEIVif✓N;f'
, `•
epair/construction of sound walls along or arteriOngoing..4
R g ma j als.
_Goal N-1
Ea
J �s; ° Feu t�lr;:... „ ...
.,C�IViINUIVITYDESIG_NOEL"EMENTnr 5 1
Approved Purchaser Agreement for the acquisition 'of 49 in-car
" completed.,in
.Goal C.D.-:14:and::
digital video recording systems for the Police Department.
Objective CD=14 . ..
Completion of Fairview/1-405 Interchange Landscape Enhancement
Spring 2010
Objective CD-1AA
Project.
SR-55/Gateway Landscape Enhancement Project
Study. completed .
Objective CDA A.1
2010
Build .Green Incentive Program
Due to budget
Objective CD-6
constraints the
Goal CON-1
program was not
extended for FY
09-10,
SAFETY ELEMENT
.t
Code amendment for an update to the City's floodway and
Effective February
Objective
floodplain ordinance consistent with the federal and state
2010
SAFAAA
requirements.
OPEN'SP.ACE/RECREATION',,ELEMENT
Master planning of certain fields of Newport Mesa Unified Schools
Ongoing
Policy OSR-1A.10
Brentwood Park Master Plan
Ongoing
Objective OSR-
1 A.1, A.3, A.16
Implement Fairview Park Master Plan
Ongoing
Objective OSR-
The following elements were completed in 2010:
1A.12; CONA D,
® Secured grant funding for the construction of Phase II of
CON E
the Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project
® Completed the design and secured grant funding for the
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (81h Edition) Page 9
Table 1 — Annual Review
... ..-
Applicable
.- ..Goal,
De
ImplementationObjective,..
policy
construction of the Fairview Channel Bike Trail
® Completed restoration of damaged areas in Vernal Pool
No. 1.
a Completed eradication of invasive plants along the
historical Placentia Drain
.Implement TeWinkle. Park Master Plan.
Ongoing ..
Objective OSR :, "
1A.16'
.Smallwood Park Improvements
Ongoing "
Objective;OSR-
1 A.2, A.10, A.16
_Lions Park Improvements ..
-Ongoing
Objective.OSR-
1A.11, A.16
Harbor Boulevard. Landscape Beautification
Ongoing
Objective :CD -1A:1,
AA
;Joann Street Bike Trail
On oin "
-
Ob'ective CD '1A
Farm Sports Complex - Completed the design and installation of
Completed
Objective CON
sports lighting equipment for the last two fields (fields -No; 5 -and No::
"
1 C.3 and OSR - .
6) at the Farm Sports Complex.
1A.16
HISTORIC/CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
Installation of 20 bronze plaques identifying earliest businesses
Completed July
Goal HCR -1
on Newport Blvd. between 17th Street and 19th Street.
2009
Brochures are available both through the City (Recreation) and at
business along that stretch of Newport Blvd.
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (81h Edition) Page 10
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Housing Development Information.
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Table C — Housing Program Status
Page 12
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8'h Edition) Page 13
Costa Mesal
City of Costa Mesa
Table C1 - Housing Program Statin
(January 2090 December 2090)
CurrentStatus
rogram Action
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Ongoing through the Planning Division; in order to:.protect
esidential uses from incompatibility.
PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Ongoing through various divisions and departments.
[,Development
HOUSING REHABILITATION
Ongoing assistance through the Housing and Community
Division for both rental and owner -occupied units.
Also the Housing and Community Development Division
provides assistance with the purchase and rehabilitation of
rental units by non-profit organizations to operate as affordable
to low and very -low income tenants.
During FY 09-10 rehabilitation of 46 owner -occupied units were
completed and another 12 units are underway. The Neighbors
for Neighbors community clean up program, which has been in
existence since 1993 also assisted 11 single family homes
throughout the City for a total of 57 completed projects.
MOBILE HOME PARK
Financial assistance is ongoing through 2009-2010. The City
PRESERVATION
completed 16 mobile home rehabilitation projects during FY 09-
10. The Neighbors for Neighbors community clean up program
also assisted 6 mobile homes for a total of 22 completed
projects. The zoning code does require Planning Commission
approval to convert to another land use.
INCENTIVES FOR AFFORDABLE
Implementing ordinance in effect, 144 density bonus units
HOUSING
currently exist in the City as a result of this ordinance.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Standards incorporated into zoning code; offer development
review streamlining through staff level processing; adopted May
1998.
GRANNY FLATS
One new granny unit was approved in 2010.
ACCESSORY APARTMENTS
No accessory apartment was approved or constructed in 2010.
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 14
Ongoing 48 single- and multiple -family: units constructed over
FEDERAL/STATE HOUSING
PROGRAMS
the last several years through a combination of public/private
:partnerships.
HOUSINGAssISTANCE
Ongoing Section 8 and voucher assistance..through OCHA; 480
households.were assisted during FY 2009-2010.
SHARED HOUSING
No programs are bffered by the:Pity, Senior Center, or County..
ZONING ORDINANCE.REVIEW- :,
On.going. See Mixed -Use Developments"
OPPORTUNITIEs FOR°FIRST=-:
Small lot single family standards have been adopted
TIME
HOMEBUYERS_(FTt jp)
LAND ACQulslTioNs..:
'No land a-cquisitio.ns occurred.in.2010.-
M ,XtD'USE DEVELOP"MENTs;
`A Mixed Use: OVerlay District fias been ,approved for the Brlstoa
Street::corridor area and';Westside Costa .Mesa: This overlay
`district,m conjunction .with Urban 'Plan documents, will allow
mixed-use ' develophiebt "opportunities, and potentiallyl,c4,226
-'additional units by the year 2025._
HOUSING SUPPLY IMPACT
Ongoing.
ASSESSMENT
REZONE REVIEW
A rezone application for development of a 224 -unit senior
housing project was approved in December 2010.
DEVELOPMENT MONITORING
Ongoing activity.
PROGRAM
CDBG FUNDING FOR
Ongoing assistance for 48 homeless families and individuals
HOMELESS SHELTER
from such organizations as Collette Children's Home, and
Mercy House.
ADEQUATE SITES.
In July 2010, the City and the Redevelopment Agency
executed a Commitment Letter for up to $1.375 million with
U.S.A. Properties for the property identified at 845 W.
Baker Street. This commitment is contingent upon their
success in obtaining a tax credit award by no later than the
first tax credit round of 2011.
® A City -owned property located at 695 W. 19th Street has
been identified as an adequate site in the Housing
Element. Staff has discussed the redevelopment of this
site for affordable housing with a nonprofit organization.
In mid 2011, City Council may consider development at the
Senior Center site as part of the 2011-2012 budget.
Currently all funds are allocated to the 845 Baker Street
project.
SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY AND
Policy has been adopted; three projects are completed and
FAMILY -ROOM OCCUPANCY
occupied for a total of 247 units; including 91 -unit senior citizen
HOTELS
units. In 2009, the City held a community meeting with
affordable housing developers and hotel owners for potential
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8`h Edition) Page 15
*Common Interest Development Projects
5 -units - detached (1758 Anaheim Ave.) approved in 2007 (time extension)
2 -units - detached (300 23rd St.)
5 -units - detached (449 Hamilton St.)
5 -units - detached (341 21 st. St.)
2 -units - (2568 Orange Ave.- duplex)
4 -units - detached (2160 and 2172 Myran Dr.) time extension
10 -units -detached (2079 Thurin St.)
conversion of motel/hotel rooms to SROs or FROs. An 11 -unit
room motel conversion into SRO units was approved in 2010.
FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The City.is a member of a region -wide effort to ensure equal
:
access . to :: ho.using. Generally, activities have included .
investigation, resolution and education.
INCENTIVES FOR AFFORDABLE ::
Accessibility is now required through ADA standards.
SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
A, 50 percent density increase for construction of very -love
; ;
g is , provided: in the Density Bonus
income senior housing
'Program...
COMMON INTEREST
In 2010 33. common interest developments, "were approved or
DEVELOPMENTS : - --=--- -
were authorized a tirne extension* — -- - - `- -
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
In 2010, no apartment conversions were.approved. .
PRESERVATION OF AT RISK
;No new activity.
HOUSING .
DENsITYBONUS.
Annual,, review conducted to ensure compliance' .144 density.
COMPLIANCE MONITORING
-bonus -units exist in the City. As of 2010; all - of -the 28 properties.. -
participating in the Density Bonus Program are in. compliance
with the program's requirements in terms of maximum
affordable rental rates.
*Common Interest Development Projects
5 -units - detached (1758 Anaheim Ave.) approved in 2007 (time extension)
2 -units - detached (300 23rd St.)
5 -units - detached (449 Hamilton St.)
5 -units - detached (341 21 st. St.)
2 -units - (2568 Orange Ave.- duplex)
4 -units - detached (2160 and 2172 Myran Dr.) time extension
10 -units -detached (2079 Thurin St.)
Annual Review of Costa Mesa General Plan (8"' Edition) Page 16
A 53 -unit senior housing and mixed
URBAN PLANS SOBECA use development was approved in July 53**
MIXED-USE 2010.
DEVELOPMENTS WESTSIDE 0 0 0 185 185***
APPROVED RESIDENTIAL
OWNERSHIP 0 0
REZONE REVIEW 224 • 224****
*The City currently has a policy standard for development of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) and
Family Room Occupancy (FRO) projects. An 11 -room motel conversion was approved in 2010.
**53 units (845 Baker St.)- Seniors affordable housing
***A previously approved project in the Westside Urban Plan was revised to a 185 -unit assisted
living senior facility instead of a 151 -unit condominium development.
****224 -unit senior housing complex (1500 Mesa Verde Dr. E)
Affordabilit b Household Incomes
Very Low- Moderate- Above
"Housing Element Programs.
Tota Units
Low- Income Income Moderate-
IncomeIncome
HOUSING REHABILITATION-•:
23
9
3,
�`
35
-OWNER _ :... -- - -"
- -
_.:. _
HOUSING REHABILITATION
0 �
0
0
0
'0
ENTER_ .
MOBILE'HOME REHABILITATION
21
1
22.
;AFFORDABLE HOUSING
0
CONSTRUCTION
GRANNY FLATS AND ACCESSORY
0
- `-
0
0
1
1
APARTMENTS CONSTRUCTION
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER
0
0
0
0
0.
NEW SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
0
7
0
4
11
HOTEL ROOMS
PRESERVE AT -RISK UNITS
0
0
0
0
0
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
N/A
0
APPROVED
A 53 -unit senior housing and mixed
URBAN PLANS SOBECA use development was approved in July 53**
MIXED-USE 2010.
DEVELOPMENTS WESTSIDE 0 0 0 185 185***
APPROVED RESIDENTIAL
OWNERSHIP 0 0
REZONE REVIEW 224 • 224****
*The City currently has a policy standard for development of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) and
Family Room Occupancy (FRO) projects. An 11 -room motel conversion was approved in 2010.
**53 units (845 Baker St.)- Seniors affordable housing
***A previously approved project in the Westside Urban Plan was revised to a 185 -unit assisted
living senior facility instead of a 151 -unit condominium development.
****224 -unit senior housing complex (1500 Mesa Verde Dr. E)
2000'Costa Mesa General Plan
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2.000 GENERAL PLAN
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES PAGE 2
Table of Contents
Introduction.. .... ...................................... ....... ..... 3
Land Use Element ............................................... 4_ .
Circulation Element ........................................:....... .... 9
Growth Management Element ............................... 13:
Housing Element......... ... .............................. ... ... 14
Conservation Element .... ................................ ... 31'
NoiseElement........................I..................... .................: _ ;3.4
-35
Safety Element.............................................................. ......
Open Space and Recreation Element ....................... 36
Community Design Element .......................... .......... ... 38-
Historic
8-Historic and Cultural Resources Element ................................... 47
2000 GENERAL PLAN
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES PAGE 3
2000 GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
Each element of the General Plan contains goals and policies based upon the needs
and desires of the community, as derived from the previously adopted 1990 General.
Plan, background research, planning staff, and members of the City Council.
A goal is defined as a broad vision of what the community wants to achieve or
provide to residents, landowners, business owners and tourists. It is a statement of a.
desired condition based on community values. Goals are general in nature and ,
usually timeless. A policy is a specific statement that guides decision-making. It
indicates a commitment of the City to a particular, course of action. A policy is based
on and helps implement a goal.
As stated previously in Section 3.3, one of the objectives for the 2000 General Plan;:
- and, General Plan El was to review the. 1990 General. -Plan --.g oals, objectives, ,and
policies for relevancy, completion and applicability for the long-term development, in
the City, '.City. staff .reviewed the goals,. objectives, .and. policies in. the 1990 General
Plan and determined if the goals, objectives, and policies had been completed, and If
not, determined their relevancy and, applicability for the 2000 General Plan. The
following are the goals and associated objectives, and policies that have been set for
the Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan.
j
At the conclusion of each goal, objective or policy is a statement within [brackets] that.
indicates one of four possible scenarios: 1) the goal, objective, or policy remains the
same as the.1990 General Plan, 2) the goal, objective or policy has been modified. ..
from the 1990 General Plan statement for the 2000 General Plan, 3) the goal,
objective or policy is a new statement for the 2000 General Plan, or 4) in the case of
the Housing Element, no changes were made to the goals, objectives or policies.
Examples of the wording for the three aforementioned scenarios are as follows:
1) [1990 GP Goal VII],
2) [1990 GP Policy 237 —Modified for 2000 GP],
3) [New Objective for 2000 GP], and
4) [No Change].
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LAND USE ELEMEN'P
The goals, objectives, and policies that address land use are as follows:
GOAL LU -1:
LAND USE
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citizens 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 and to retain
the residential character of the City; to meet the competing demands for alternative
developments within each land use classification within reasonable land use intensity
limits; and, to ensure ` the long term viability and productivity of the community':s
natural and man-made environments. [1990 GP Goal VII]
Objective LU -1A. Establish and maintain a balance of land uses throughout the-..-,.
community to .preserve the residential character of the City at a level no greater,than
can -be -supported -by the:infrastructure:--['1990-:GP:O.bjective VII -A]:.:. - -- --__
LU 1A 1;: Provide for the, development , of:.a- mix and balance of housing
opportunities,.: commercial: • goods :,and services and employment
opportun'jties: in.^,consideration. of the needs of the business and
residential�segments of the community. [1990 GP Policy 224]
LU -1A.2'. Consider the effects of new employment, particularly In relation- to
housing impacts, when new commercial or industrial development is
proposed. [1990 GP Policy 2251
LU -1A.3 Locate high-intensity developments or high traffic generating uses
away .from.., low-density residential in order to buffer the more
sensitive land. uses from the potentially adverse impacts of the more
.intense development or. uses. [1990 GP Policy 226]
LU -1A.4 Strongly encourage the development of low-density residential uses
and owner -occupied housing where feasible to improve the balance
between, rental and ownership housing opportunities. [1990 GP
Policy 227 — Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -1A.5 Provide housing and employment opportunities within planned
development areas to the extent feasible. [1990 GP Policy 229 —
Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -1A.6 Aggressively pursue methods to discourage the development of
multiple units on long, narrow, single parcels. Possible methods
could include a lot combination zoning incentive or the creation of
new lower density zoning to be applied to lots with less than a certain
minimum frontage. [1990 GP Policy 231]
Objective LUAB. Ensure the long term productivity and viability of the community's
economic base. [1990 GP Objective VII -6]
LU -1 B.1 Permit adequate quantities and locations of commercial land to serve
. residential neighborhoods, [1990 GP Policy 234]
Obiective LUAC. Promote land use patterns and development which contribute to
community and neighborhood identity. [1990 GP Objective VII -C]
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LU -1 C.1 Permit the construction of buildings over two stories or 30 .feet only
when it can be shown that the construction of such structures will not
adversely impact surrounding developments and deprive existing
land uses of adequate light, air, privacy, and solar access. [1990 GP
Policy 236]
LU -1 C.2 Limit building height to four stories above grade south of the 1-405
Freeway, except for special purpose housing, such as elderly,
affordable, or student. housing. An exception is for 1901 Newport
Boulevard where a five -level parking structure is allowed. [1990 GP
Policy 237 - Modified for 2000. GP]. ,
LU -1C.3, . Prohibit.construction of buildings which would present a hazard to air.
navigation as determined by the FAA or independent studies by .
qualified private consultants that have been certified by the FAA.
- [1990. GP Policy 238] :.
Require _building -.setbacks, structure orientation,- and.. the__ placement.
of windows to consider the privacy Of adjacent residential 'structures
within: the same project and on,adjacent properties. [1990 GP Po icy
.0
LU 1C.5 Develop incentives for 'lot combination, or disincentives for
development without lot combination. Consider policies such as
- zoning designations which fall between zones,- or. development .,.
standards which tie density to lot width as well as area. [1990 GP
Policy 2431
LU -1 C.6 Provide assistance to neighborhoods with excessive noise impacts,
such as walls for sound attenuation, development of landscaped
greenbelts, etc. [1990 GP Policy 250]
Obiective WAD. Ensure consideration of utility system capacities in land use
planning and development processes. [1990 GP Objective VII -D]
LU -1 D.1 Include an evaluation of impacts on utility systems and infrastructure
in EIRs for all major general plan amendment, rezone, and
development applications. [1990 GP Policy 2511
LU -1 D.2 Phase or restrict future development in the City to that which can be
accommodated by infrastructure at the time of completion of each
phase of a multi -phased project. [1990 GP Policy 252 — Modified for
2000 GP]
Objective LU -1E. Ensure correlation between buildout of the General Plan Land.
Use Plan Map and the Master Plan of Highways. [1990 GP Objective VII -E]
LU -1 E.1 Building densities/intensities for proposed new development projects
shall not exceed the trip budget for applicable land use
classifications, as identified in the Land Use Element. Building
intensities for proposed new development projects shall not exceed
the applicable floor. area standards, except for the following
conditions:
(a) Limited deviations from the graduated floor area ratio
standards depicted in Tables LU -4 and LU -8 for the
commercial and industrial land use designations may be
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approved through a discretionary review process. No deviation
shall exceed: a 0.05 increase in the FAR in the moderate traffic
category, and no deviation shall be allowed in the very -low,
low, and high .traffic categories. Deviations from the FAR
standards shall not cause the daily trip generation for the
property to be exceeded when compared to the existing daily
trip generation for the site without the proposed project or
maximum .allowabletraffic generation for the Moderate Traffic
FAR category, whichever is greater.
(b), Additions to existing nonconforming non-residential
developments may be allowed if the additions do not affect the
overall traffic generation characteristics of the development,
and, 'if the additions do ,not substantially affect the existing
height: andbulk of the: development. Additions to non-
residential developments shall be limited to those land, uses_
with traffic generation rates based on variables other than
_.__.._.-_.build.in.g__area.-square..._footage..v._,Exam.p.les:.-of._such..._additions
include; but are..not limited -6: 1) Hotels/Motels' increases in
the, size: of hotel rooms or lobbies where no increase .in the.
total number of rooms is. proposed; 2) Theaters: increases to
I_ "back -stage" support areas or lobbies where no increase in the
aotal:;number of seats is'proposed:
-(c)- In the above conditions,.:the new development shall:°be
compatible with surrounding land uses. Additional criteria for
approving deviations from the FAR standards may be
established by policy of .the City Council. [1990 GP Policy 255
= Modified for 2000 GP] .. .
LU -1 E.2 Development Plans shall be required for all phased development and . .
approvals and shall be approved by the Planning and Transportation
Services Divisions prior to .the issuance of building permits. [1990
GP Policy 3161
LU -1 E.3 Development Plans shall include an overall buildout plan which can
demonstrate the ability of the circulation system to support the
proposed level of development. [1990 GP Policy 317]
LU -1 EA The City shall continue its annual preparation of the Development
Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program. [1990 GP. Policy
318]
Obiective LU -1F. Establish policies, standards, and procedures � to minimize
blighting influences and maintain the integrity of stable neighborhoods. [1990 GP
Objective VIII -A]
LU -1 F.1 -Protect existing stabilized residential neighborhoods, including
mobile home parks (and manufactured housing parks) from the
encroachment of incompatible or potentially disruptive land uses
and/or activities. [1.990 GP Policy 260]
LU -1 F.2 ' Actively enforce existing regulations regarding derelict or abandoned
vehicles, outdoor storage, and substandard or illegal buildings and
establish regulations to abate weed -filled yards when any of the
above are deemed to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard,
[1990 GP Policy 261 ]
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LU -1 F.3 Continue code enforcement as a high priority and provide adequate
funding and staffing to support code enforcement programs. [1990
GP Policy 262 — Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -1 F.4 Ensure that residential densities can be supported by the
infrastructure and that high-density residential areas .are not
permitted in areas which cause incompatibility with existing single-
family areas. [1990 GP Policy 284]
CU -1 F.5 Provide opportunities for the development of well planned and
: designed projects which, through vertical or horizontal integration,
provide for the development of compatible residential, commercial,
industrial,. institutional, or public 'uses, within a single project or.
'neighborhood. [1990'GP Policy 286]
GOAL LU -2;
It is the goal of`the City: of Costa Mesa to establish development policies that wlll
create and:. maintain an aesthetically pleasing ' and functional environment'. and .
minimize impacts on existing'physical and social resources. [1990 GP Goal III]
Obiective LU -2A. Encourage new, development and redevelopment to improve and
maintain the quality of the environment. [1990 GP Objective lIkA]
LU -2A.1 Use. eminent domain in redevelopment project areas when
necessary to effect lot combination and to ensure optimum size and
configuration of parcels experiencing' development pressures. [1990
GP Policy 111]
LU -2A.2 Continue to. implement, review, and update the redevelopment _plan
for the adopted project area. [1990 GP Policy 112]
LU -2A.3 Prepare a specific plan to ensure that the portion of the Route 55
extension from 19th Street through the Redevelopment Area is
compatible with the Redevelopment Area and to review development
related issues on the remainder of the alignment. [1990 GP Policy 113]
LU -2A.4 In the event of damage or destruction, allow any legal conforming
use in existence at the time of adoption of the General Plan that is
located in a nonconforming development to be rebuilt to its original
building intensity, as long as any such rebuilding would not increase
the development's nonconformity, and the damage or destruction
was in no way brought about by intentional acts of any owner of such
use or property. [1990 GP Policy 114 — Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -2A.5 Develop standards, policies, and other methods to encourage the
grouping of individual parcels to eliminate obsolete subdivision
patterns and to provide improved living environments while retaining
the single-family zoning or single-family character of such areas in
the City. [1990 GP Policy 115]
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LU -2A.6 Do not allow "rounding up" when calculating the number of permitted
residential units except,for•lots existing as of March 16, 1992, zoned
R2 -MD that have less :than 7,260 square feet in area, and no less
than 6,000 square feet, where density calculation fractions of 1.65 or
greater may be rounded up to two units. [1990 GP Policy 116 —
Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -2A.7 Allow creation of parcels, without street frontage.: if sufficient .
easements are provided for planned developments or common
interest developments. [1990 GP Policy 117 — Modified for 2000 GP]
LU -2A.8 Encourageincreased, private: market investment in declining or
deteriorating neighborhoods [1990.GP Policy 123]
LU 2A.9 . Pursue maximum use of utility company funds and resources in
undergrounding existing overhead lines. [1990 GP Policy 132]
LU7:2A:.10 Ensure that.appropriate. watprahe�d-p-roteCtiQ n..aqtivJt11es are, applied to
alf new✓ development and significant redevelopment projects that are .
subject''to the NP,DES .Stormwater Permit, during the planning,,..
project: review, and. permitting processes. New,2000 GP Polic
9P I yl
iU-2'A:11 Avoid conversion of areas particularly susceptible to erosion and _..
.sediment loss (e.g., steep .slopes) and/or establish development
guidelines that identifies these. areas. and protects _them from erosion
and sediment loss. [New 2000 GP Policy ]
LU -2A.12 Preserve or restore. areas that provide water quality benefits and/or
are necessary to maintainriparian and aquatic biota. [New 2000 GP
Policy ]
LU -2A.13. Promote site development that limits impact on and protects the .
natural. integrity of topography, drainage systems, and water bodies.
[New 2000 GP Policy ]
LU -2.A.14 . Promote integration of stormwater quality protection into construction
and post -construction activities, as required by the NPDES
Stormwater Permit and the City's Local Implementation Plan. [New
2000 GP Policy]
GOAL LU -3:
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to respond to the needs of its citizens for
housing, public services, community facilities, and safety of persons and property, to
the extent possible within budgetary constraints, and when deemed appropriate for
local governmental involvement. [1990 GP Goal IV]
Objective LU -3A. Ensure availability of adequate community facilities and provision
of the highest level of public services possible, taking into consideration budgetary
constraints and effects on the surrounding area. [1990 GP Objective IV -A]
LU -3A.1 Pursue annexation of certain areas within the City's Sphere of
Influence to control development or uses which may be detrimental
to the City. [1990 GP Policy 146]
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LU -3A.2 Strongly encourage protection and preservation of existing, but.
underutilized; school sites for future recreational, social, or
educational uses. [1990 GP Policy 152]
LU -3A.3 Establish a development impact fee program to fund additional fire
and police personnel, facilities, and equipment to meet the demands
of additional growth in the City. [1990 GP Policy 158 = Modified for
2000 GP] . .
LU -3A.4 Require appropriate site and environmental analysis for future fire
and'police station site locations or for the relocation or closure of
existing fire'and police facilities. 11990 GP Policy 159]
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The goals, objectives, and policies that address.circulation are as follows: `
GOAL CIR-1 -
TRANSPORTATIO.N.
It is the goal of. the City of Costa Mesa to provide for a balanced, uncongested, safe,
and energy-efficient transportation :system,; incorporating all feasible. modes of
transportation.. ,[.1990 OP Goal
Obiective CIR-1A. .To provide specific programs and policies that address multi-
modal transportation, multi -agency coordination, mitigation of traffic impacts and the
balancing of land uses with transportation systems.. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CIR-1A.1 Develop the City's Master Plan of Bikeways by pursuing funding
mechanisms and incorporating roadway widening projects into the
design and development of all new commercial and industrial
projects and public facilities. [1990 GP Policy 1621
CIR-1A.2 Require dedication of right-of-way in an equitable manner for
completion of adopted bikeway system as condition of development
of adjacent properties. [1990 GP Policy 163]
CIR-1A.3 Coordinate the design and improvement of pedestrian and bicycle
ways in major residential, shopping, and employment centers, parks,
schools, other public facilities, public transportation facilities, and
bicycle networks with adjacent cities. [1990 GP Policy 179]
CIR-1A.4 Include bicycle lanes on all new bridges along Master Plan of
Bikeway designated arterials within or adjacent to the City. In cases
where bridges are not located within the City, the City should exert
its influence on responsible agencies to include such bicycle lanes.
If provision of bicycle lanes is not feasible, measures should be
taken to prohibit bicycle riding on bridge walkways. [1990 GP Policy
164]
CIR-1A.5 Investigate all available operational measures, including the use of
one-way streets, to improve traffic circulation and minimize delay and.
congestion on arterials. [1990 GP Policy 168]
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CIR-1A.6 Require dedication of ;right-of-way, -in an equitable manner, for
development that increases the intensity of land use. [1990 GP
Policy 169]
CIR-1A.7 Implement citywide and/or areawide transportation system
improvement programs on new development and fee programs for
new development. [1990 GP Policy 170]
CIR-1A.8
Encourage the integration of compatible land uses and housing into .
major development projects 'to reduce vehicle use. [1990 GP Policy
177]
CIR-1A.9
Encourage permitted General Plan land uses which generate high
traffic volumes to be located near major transportation corridors and .
public•°transit facilities to minimize vehicle use, congestion, and
- :delay:
[1990;GP. Policy.178 - Modified for 2000 GP]
CIR 1A.1O
Allow the application -of transportation `management rideshare
programs, integration of complementary land uses, and other
methods to reduce project related average daily and peak hour
:vehicle :.trips : in ,order to achieve consistency. with allocated.: tnp.
budgets: [New Policy;for2000 GP]
CIR-1A.11
,;Attempt to ,maintain. or,improve.mobility within the City to achieve a -:
standard level of service not worse than Level of Service "D" at all
intersections under the sole control of the City. Intersection level of
service analyses for General Plan conditions shall be updated
periodically and presented to City Council. [1990 GP Policy 186 -
Modified for 2000 GP] .
CIR-1A.12
Cooperate adjacent jurisdictions to maintain or improve mobility
within the City to achieve '@ standard level of service no worse than
"D" at all intersections under State or joint control (). Intersection
level of service analyses for General Plan conditions for locations
under State or . joint control shall be updated periodically and
presented to City Council. [1990 GP Policy 187 - Modified for 2000
GP]
CIR-1A.13- While the Gisler Road segment, west of Harbor, will exceed its
theoretical maximum capacity, the City shall work to ensure that the
future volume to capacity ratios do not exceed those identified in
Table CIR-3 of the General Plan. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CIR-1A•14 Reduce or eliminate intrusion of commuter through traffic on local
streets in residential neighborhoods. [1990 GP Policy 189]
CIR-1A.15 Prioritize intersection improvements which improve through traffic
flow on major, primary, and secondary arterials, and reduce impacts
on local neighborhood streets with emphasis on pedestrian safety.
[1990 GP Policy 190 - Modified for 2000 GP]
CIR-1A.16 Maintain balance• between land use and circulation systems by
phasing new development to levels that can be accommodated by
roadways existing or planned to exist at the time of completion of
each phase of the project. [1990 GP Policy 192]
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CIR=1-A:17 Work closely with the State of California and other government
agencies to control traffic -related impacts of uses on State- or other
agency -owned land (i.e., Orange County Fairgrounds, Orange Coast
College, etc.). [1990 GP Policy 194]
CIR-1A.18 Council shall review the results and findings of the (SARX) study to
delete the Gisler Avenue and 19th Street bridges over the Santa Ana
River as needed. Upon completion of the study and approval of the
changes to the Orange County. Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Master Plan of Arterial Highways by the OCTA Board, the City shall
process a General Plan Amendment to delete the bridges from the
City's Master Plan of Highways. All future development applications
submitted to the City shall be reviewed in such a way that the 19th
Street and.Gisler Avenue bridges will not be included as mitigation
measures. [1990 GP Policy 1.95 = Modified for 2000 GP]
CIR-1A.19 Minimize circulation improvements that will necessitate the taking of
priv.o 9ate Pert on-existin developed properties. J1990 GP Policy.
198]
: CIR-1A;20 Encourage Orange County_ Transportation Authority to downgrade
Mesa Verde Drive; Baker Street west of Harbor Boulevard,. and
Gisler Avenue to a designation less than a Collector Street in the
Master Plan of Arterial Highways: _ [1990 GP Policy 199 —Modified
for 2000 GP].
CIR-1A.21 Encourage Orange County. Transportation Authority to downgrade
Arlington Avenue between Fairview Road and Newport Boulevard to
a Collector Street. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CIR-1A.22 Encourage Orange County Transportation Authority to downgrade .
Baker Street between Redhill Avenue and Bristol Street, and Redhill
Avenue between 1-405 and Bristol Street to Primary Arterial from
current Major Arterial designation. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide for standard service levels at
signalized intersections by constructing capacity improvements for. all various modes
of circulation, adopting land use intensities commensurate with planned circulation
improvements and implementing traffic demand reduction programs, thereby creating
a more energy efficient transportation system. [1990 GP Goal VI]
Obiective. CIR-2A. To avoid roadways exceeding theoretical maximum capacity by
constructing and/or enhancing capacity of the master planned circulation system of
freeways and arterial highways. [1990 GP Objective VI -A— Modified for 2000 GP]
CIR-2A.1 Coordinate with Caltrans for future consideration of the extension of
Route 55 (the Costa Mesa Freeway) from 19th Street to the southern
City boundary. [1990 GP Policy 204 - Modified for 2000 GP]
CIR-2A.2 Coordinate with the Orange County Transportation Authority and
with adjacent jurisdictions to improve signal timing and coordination
along major arterials. [1990 GP Policy 207]
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CIR-2A.3 Continue to work with Caltrans. to synchronize and coordinate traffic
signals on arterials at intersections controlled by Caltrans. [1990. GP
Policy 210]
CIR-2AA Continue to evaluate and pursue design and operational.
improvements (medians, driveway closures, signal synchronization.
or, phasing, parking or turn restrictions, etc.). [1990 GP Policy 212 -
Modified for 2000 GP]
Obiectroe CIR-2B.. To promote the use of high occupancy vehicular modes :.of
transportation in -_and -through the City. [1990 GP Objective VI -13 - Modified for 2000
- - GP] .
CIR-2B:-1 Coordinate' with ;OC.TA.,to construct bus turnouts at appropriate
locations :with attractive shelters designed for safe and comfortable
use. [1990 GP Policy 214]
Obiective GIR 2C�:: To- invest ca ital,`Via a' rationall 'hased allocation process for
p Yp
implementing transportation projects and programs. [1990 GP Objective VI -C]
CIR.2C.A Support efforts.to design and: construct an urban rail project as it. -
>extonds-through•Costa Mesa. <.[New Policy for 2000 GP]
:-.CIR.2C. : Complete_ and annually =maintain a needs -assessment for traffic ,
service levels and traffic safety. Develop and annually update a
priority list of improvement projects, with priorities based on 1)
correcting identified hazards; 2) improving/maintaining peak hour
traffic volumes; --3) .improving.- efficiency of existing infrastructure
utilization; and 4) intergovernmental coordination. [1990 GP Policy
218 and 219 - Modified for 2000 GP]
Obiective CIR-2D. To ensure that the transportation related impacts of development., (:
projects are mitigated to the fullest extent possible, in conformance with
transportation related policies. [1990 GP Objective XIV -B]
CIR-2D.1 Circulation improvements required to provide or attain the minimum
traffic level of service standard at an intersection to which a
development project contributes measurable traffic shall be
completed within three years of issuance of the first building permit
for said project, unless additional right-of-way or coordination with
other government agencies is required to complete the improvement.
Improvements may be required sooner if, because of extraordinary
traffic generation characteristics of the project or extraordinary
impacts to the surrounding circulation system, such improvements
are necessary to prevent significant adverse impacts. [1990 GP
Policy 309]
CIR-2D.2 Construction of circulation improvements for phased development
projects may be constructed commensurate with the project
construction based upon the findings of a traffic study approved by
the City of Costa Mesa. [1990 GP Policy 309A]
CIR-2D.3 A traffic impact fee shall be maintained for circulation system
improvements to the Master Plan of Highways within the community
and updated annually. [1990 GP Policy 311 - Modified for 2000 GP]
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CIR-2D.4...Require discussion of transit service needs and site design amenities
for transit ridership in EIRs for major projects. [1990 GP Policy 160]
CIR-2D.5 Require discussion of transportation system management (TSM) and
transportation. demand management (TDM) measures in all EIRs
prepared for major projects. [1990 GP Policy 161]
Growth Management: Refer to Goal GM -1, Objective GM -1A and Policies GM -1A.1
through GM -1A.6 found in the Growth Management Element.
GROUVTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
:The following., goals, objectives and policies are. designed to meet all of the Growth
Management "Element requirements for Developed Communities as set forth...by _.
Measure M "and elaborated by the Countywide Growth Management Program.
Implementation Manual.
GOAL GM -1':
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
It is"the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to reduce traffic congestion and to ensure that'',,
adequate transportation facilities are provided for existing and future residents of the,
community through .effective "and comprehensive growth management .practices'"
consistent with the Land Use Element. [1990 GP Goal XIV] -
Obiective GM -1A. To. provide and maintain a circulation system that operates within
established traffic level of service standards. [1990 GP Objective XIV -A]
GM -1A.1 Recognizing the constraints of existing physical development
conditions, the city shall strive to achieve a balance of land uses
whereby residential, commercial, industrial and public land uses are
proportionally balanced. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GM -1A.2 Maintain balance between land use and circulation systems by
phasing new development to levels that can be accommodated by
roadways existing or planned to ,exist at the time of completion of
each phase of the project. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GM -1A.3 The established level of service standard shall not apply to
intersections under the jurisdiction of another city, the County of
Orange or the State of California or to intersections included on the
Deficient Intersection List as established by the Congestion
Management Program (CMP) and/or the City. [New Policy for 2000
GP]
GM -1A.4 Every new development project shall pay its share of costs
associated with the mitigation of project generated impacts,. [1990
GP Policy 310 — Modified for 2000 GP]
GM -1 A.5 New Measure M sales tax revenues shall not be used to replace
private developer funding which has been committed for any project
or normal subdivision obligations. [1990 GP Policy 315]
GM -1A.6 The City's seven year capital improvement program shall be adopted
and maintained in conformance with the provisions of Measure M for
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the.,purpose. of maintaining the established level of service standard..
`:[1.990 GP Policy 320]
Development Phasing and Performance Monitoring Program. Refer to Goal LU- >.
1, Land Use Objective LU -EA found in the Land Use Element.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Costa Mesa's housing goals concentrate on five specific aspects of the
housing .market. Goals are provided to address each of these issues and
policies are developed to support and implement each goal. The five
priorities are:
Preserving ;and enhancing 'existing.housing and neighborhoods;
.. e :Preserving affordability,
Providing adequate sites;
- - - - Providing adequate housing opportunities andaccessibility for all
segments .of the community; and
,_Encouraging coordination and.cooperation.
FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION:,_
Prior to the 'development 'of` a ,program=specific housing strategy, , it Is
necessary to establishcthe °relative priorities of the identified housing'
needs and to assess the nature and extent of the City's existing housing
programs.
The process of prioritizing housing needs involves the identification of
target households and neighborhoods as well as a preliminary analysis
of the most appropriate housing programs and/or resources to meet
these needs:
TARGET HOUSEHOLDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS
High construction costs, coupled with the diminishing availability of vacant
land, limit the large scale expansion of the housing stock. Preservation and
enhancement of the City's existing -neighborhoods is vital to the
maintenance of a viable urban community.
In particular, target neighborhoods have: 1) significant concentrations of
low- and moderate -income persons, or blighted and deteriorated housing;
and 2) community development needs in terms of housing, public facilities,
and public improvements. As such, these neighborhoods should be
targeted for housing programs/assistance.
Currently, there are several target neighborhoods identified throughout
the southwest section of the City. Specific Plans have been created to
address these neighborhoods such as the SoBeca Urban Plan, the
Westside Implementation Plan, Newport Boulevard Specific Plan, and
the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan, all discussed previously.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL HOU-1:
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
PAGE 15
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to preserve the availability of existing
housing opportunities and to conserve as well as enhance the quality.of
existing dwelling units and residential neighborhoods.
POLICIES HOU-1:
HOU-1.1 Develop standards and/or guidelines for new development
with emphasis on site (including minimum site security
lighting) and building design to minimize vulnerability to
criminal activity.
HOU-1.2 Protect existing stabilized residential neighborhoods,
Including but not limited to mobile home .parks and.
manufactured home parks, from the encroachment of
incompatible or potentially disruptive land uses and/or
activities.
HOU-1.3 . :.Actively enforce. existing regulations regarding derelict ,or
abandoned vehicles, outdoor storage, and; substandard, or. • _
illegal buildings and establish regulations to abate weed -
filled yards when any of the above is deemed to constitute
a health, safety or fire hazard.
HOU-1.4 Establish code enforcement as a high priority and provide
adequate funding and staffing to support code
enforcement programs.
HOU-1.5 PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
HOMEOWNERS IN EXISTING OWNER -OCCUPIED
RESIDENCES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
TO USE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THEIR
PROPERTY.
HOU-1.6 Install and upgrade public service facilities (streets, alleys,
and utilities) to encourage increased private market
investment in declining or deteriorating neighborhoods.
HOU-1.7
HOU-1.8
HOU-1.9
Continue existing rehabilitation loan and grant programs
for low and moderate -income homeowners and rental
property landlords as long as funds are available.
Minimize the displacement of existing residences due to
public projects.
Encourage the development of housing that fulfills
specialized needs.
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GOAL HOU-2:
PRESERVING AND EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide a range of housing
choices for all :,social and economic segments of the community, including
housing for persons with special needs, This goal can be achieved by.
implementing the following policies:
HOU-2.1 Encourage concurrent applications (i.e., rezones, tentative
tract maps,conditional use permits, variance requests,
etc.) if multiple approvals are required, and if consistent
_ with applicable processing requirements.
HOU-2.2 Promote the u
se `of State
density* provisions to .
encourage the development of affordable housing for
lower and moderate income households, as well as senior
- -_
housing:
HOU-2.3 Provide incentive bonus units to encourage the
;redevelopment of: residential units that are nonconforming. -
in terms of density:' The incentive shall be limited to the
multi -family residential, land use designations. The density
incentive .shall =be' limited. to an increase of 25 percent
above Medium=Density or an increase of.50 percent above
High -Density.: In no case shall the resulting number of
units exceed the existing number of units on each site.
HOU-2.4 Encourage developers to employ innovative or alternative
construction methods to reduce housing costs: and
increase housing supply.
HOU-2.5 Continue membership in the Orange County Housing
Authority to -provide housing assistance to very low income
-households.
HOU-2.6 Provide clear rules, policies, and procedures, for
reasonable accommodation in order to promote equal
access to housing. Policies and procedures should be
ministerial and include but not be limited to identifying
who may request a reasonable accommodation (i.e.,
persons with disabilities, family -members, landlords,
etc.), timeframes for decision-making, and provision for
relief from the various land -use, zoning, or building
regulations that may constrain the housing for persons of
disabilities.
HOU-2.7 Monitor the implementation of the jurisdiction's
ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure
they comply with the "reasonable accommodation" for
disabled provisions and all fair housing laws.
GOAL HOU-3:
PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITES
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide adequate, suitable sites
for residential use and development or maintenance of a range, of housing
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that varies sufficiently in terms of cost, design, size, location, and tenure to
meet the housing needs of all 'segments of the community at a level that
can be supported by infrastructure. This goal can be achieved by adhering
to the following policies.
HOU-3.1 Encourage the conversion of existing marginal or vacant
commercial and/or industrial land to residential, where
feasible and consistent with environmental conditions that
are suitable for new residential development.
HOU-3.2 Provide opportunities for. the development of well planned
and designed projects which, through vertical or horizontal
integration, provide for the development of compatible
residential, commercial, industrial, institutional; or. public ..
uses within a single: project or neighborhood.
HOU-3.3 Cooperate with large • employers, the Chamber of
Commerce, and '-'major commercial -and industrial
developers to identify;and implement programs to balance
employment growth :with the ability to provide housing
opportunities .affordable to the incomes of the newly -
created job.,opportunities.
.. .. •., _, .
HOU 3 4_ Consider, -the _ potentlal: impact- on housing opportunities
and existing residential neighborhoods when . reviewing
rezone petitions affecting residential properties.
.GOAL HOU-4: -
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to ensure that all existing and future
housing opportunities are open and available to all social and economic
segments of the community without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, age,
household composition or size, or any other arbitrary factors.
HOU-4.1 Support the intent and spirit of equal housing opportunities
as expressed in'the Civil Rights Act of 1886, Title VII of the.
1968 Civil Rights Act, California Rumford Fair Housing Act,
and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act.
HOU-4.2 Continue to provide fair housing and counseling services
for all Costa Mesa residents in an effort to remove barriers
and promote access to affordable housing in the City.
HOU-4.3 Encourage programs that address the housing needs of
senior citizens.
HOU-4.4 Encourage and support the construction, maintenance and
preservation of residential developments which will meet
the needs of families and individuals with specialized
housing requirements.
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GOAL HOU-5:
COORDINATION AND :COOPERATION
PAGE 18
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to coordinate local housing efforts
with appropriate federal, state, regional, and local governments and/or
agencies and to cooperate in the implementation of intergovernmental
-housing programs to ensure maximum effectiveness in solving local and
regional housing problems. .
HOU-5.1 Investigate alternative intergovernmental arrangements .
:and program options. to. deal with area -wide housing
issues and problems; . .
_IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS
PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
- 1. :Single-Family�Rehabilitation Loan,P.r-agram —
l"hls ,program is designed to.,assist :q;ualified property owners to improve
sing le=faI ily.properties. Eligible improvements include, but not limited to;
_
..--health and safety code items such as plumbing, electrical, roofing; etc
Room addition to..con ect overcrowding issues is also an eligible activity:
under this program., The program offers deferred -payment loans at zero
percent interest that is fully deferred until sale or refinance of the property.
Maximum loan -to -value is 85 percent of the current market value. City staff
will encourage the participation of seniors in this program. However, this
program has a waiting list of two years, based on limited funding available.
Qualified emergency repairs are given priority for funding.
2008-2014 Objectives: Assist 10 households annually for a total of 60
households (15 extremely low income, 20 very low income, and 25 low
income)
Funding Sources: HOME; Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside
Responsible Agencies:. City Manager/Housing and Community.
Development Division
2. .Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
Small grants are available to assist with property improvements for both
income -qualified single-family property owners and mobile home owners,
City staff will encourage the participation of seniors in this program. This
program also has a waiting list of two years due to funding limitation and
qualified emergency repairs are given priority.
2008-2014 Objectives: Assist 30 households annually for a total of 180
households (60 extremely low income, 60 very low income, and 60 low
income)
Funding Sources: HOME; Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division
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3. Neighborhood Clean Up
The City of Costa Mesa, the Orange County Fair Grounds, and the
Volunteer Center of Orange County join forces to sponsor semi-annual
"Neighbors for Neighbors" community clean-up 'days. The program uses
volunteers to assist low income seniors in cleaning up their homes -
2008 -2014 Objectives: Assist 10 households annually for a total of 60
households (30 extremely low income and 30 very low income)
Funding Sources: CDBG
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division
4 Mobile Home Park Preservation
=The City preserves mobile homes as an affordable - housing resource
through'two strategies. Specifically, the City provides financial assistance
-,to eligible owner -occupants to. "rehabilitate existing dwelling units .through
deferred 'payment. low-interest loans.. A Mobile Home Park Conversion
Permit should be obtained as b�'prerequisite to the conversion of an existing
mobile home park or manufactured housing park. The conditions shall
include a provision for reasonable relocation assistance when the park is.
converted to a commercial or industrial use.
2008-2014 Objectives: Rehabilitation objectives are included under
Program 2, Neighborhood Improvement.
Funding Sources: CDBG
Responsible Agencies: ' City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division; Development Services Department/Planning
Division
PRESERVING AND EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES
5. Incentives for Affordable Housing
The City will continue to pursue funding, partner with nonprofits and provide
incentives (i.e., density bonuses, fee reduction, etc.) to developers that
agree to reserve a portion of the project units for very low, low, or moderate
income households (common interest developments only), or for seniors.
The City will also defer payment of fees for affordable housing projects
upon certificate of occupancy.
2008-2014 Objectives: Promote the use of density bonus incentives and
deferral of fees for affordable housing projects, including but not limited to,
the Urban Plan areas, in North Costa Mesa Specific Plan area, and in the
Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. Density bonus information is
available on the . City's website and at the public counter and will be
provided to developers of projects in the Urban Plan areas, North Costa
Mesa Specific Plan area, and Downtown Redevelopment Project Area.
Specifically, the City will utilize density bonus and other incentives to
facilitate affordable housing development at the Fairview Developmental
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Center.site, the Senior.Center site and other sites to be identified consistent
with affordability and capacity assumption in Section 5.7.
The City will meet with developers, including nonprofits and community
stakeholders and establish a strategy by December 2009 for promoting
new construction of rental units affordable to lower income families in the
Urban Plan Areas. As part of the strategy, the City will target a range of
local, state and federal resources (administrative and financial) and
annually identify potential projects/developers to partner and apply or
support applications for funds from .State and Federal programs, especially
new construction for families. The City will consider a variety of ways to -
assist in the development of 100 rental units affordable to lower income
families in the Urban Plan_ Areas, including the identification of suitable
sites, promoting acquisition and assemblage, priority .processing and
facilitating.entitlements and incentives beyond density bonuses pursuant.to
Government Code Section 65915. ;.
Funding,Sources:,Department/Division budget provided by, General, Fund,
:-Redevelopment:'Set,aside Funds,.e .State Department ;of Housing and
Community;: Dev.eloprnent Funds; ; Low -,:Income Housing :Tax. Credits sand
CaIHFA
Responsible:, Agencies. :Development. Services Department/Planning
Division
6. Second Units and Granny Flats
Second units in Costa Mesa are permitted as accessory apartments and
granny units. Due to the small lot sizes and built out character of the City,
opportunities for second units are limited. Nevertheless, second units offer
affordable housing opportunities for lower and moderate income
households. . During the past few years, about two granny units were
constructed each year.
2008-2014 Objectives: Promote the' use of accessory apartments and
second units by providing information on the City's website and at public
counters.
Funding Sources: Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
7. Federal/State Housing Programs
The City will provide technical assistance to developers, nonprofit
organizations, or other qualified private sector interests in the application
and development of projects using Federal and State housing
programs/grants.
2008-2014 Objectives: Encourage .private sector to utilize available
Federal and State housing programs to increase the supply of extremely
low, very low, low and moderate income housing. If proposed projects are
consistent with the vision, goals, and objectives of the City's General Plan
and other planning documents that guide residential development, the City
will provide letters of support for funding applications. In 2008, the City will
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PAGE 21
finalize the budget•for Bethel Towers. As necessary, the City will apply for
either a HUD Section 108 loan or funding from HCD to help preserve the
at -risk units at Bethel Towers. In conjunction with potential affordable
housing projects in the City (e.g. at the Fairview Developmental Center and
the Senior Center), the City will 'pursue 'affordable housing funds from HCD
to leverage local resources. Annually, the City will contact nonprofit
housing developers' to explore potential affordable housing projects and
funding possibilities.
Funding,. Sources: Department/Division budgets provided by General
Fund
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division
8. Rental Housing Assistance
- The Ci ..will continue to amici ate in the Orange, CountyHousin"
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Authority's Housing Choice Vouchers program to provide .rent subsidies to
very, low income -households.
- 2008-2014 Objectives: Continue to provide assistance to 463 very low
:.income households in:the City: - Continue to, promote the use of Housing
Choice vouchers, by providing program information on City website and at
public counters. Encourage property owners to accept Housing Choice
Vouchers.
Funding Sources: HUD Section 8 .Housing Choice funds administered by
the Orange County Housing Authority
Responsible Agencies: Orange County Housing Authority and City
Manager/Housing and Community. Development Division
9. First -Time Homebuyer Assistance
Costs Mesa assists moderate income homebuyers through its Homebuyer
Assistance Loan program. This program provides a sizable second
mortgage to income qualified homebuyers to purchase a home in the City.
Loans are made on a deferred payment, shared appreciation basis.
2008-2014 Objectives: Assist a total .of 8 households (8 moderate income)
Funding Sources: Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division
10. First -Time' Homebuyer New Construction and
Acquisition/Rehabilitation
The City will work with qualified developers to develop ownership housing
affordable to low and moderate income households. The City will pursue
acquisition/ rehabilitation opportunities where the City would acquire
underutilized properties for construction of affordable ownership housing by
qualified developers. The City will also provide first-time homebuyer loans
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that include rehabilitation costs to target less expensive homes and reduce
slums and blight. .
2008-2014 Objectives: Monitor properties available in the community and
pursue funding alternatives to implement program.
Funding Sources: Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside; HOME
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division.; Development Services Department/Planning
Division
11: PRESERVATION OF AT -RISK HOUSING
Two projects at risk of converting to market -rate housing between 2008 and
2018: 75 -unit Casa Bella senior housing project and 270 -unit Bethel
Towers. The City has identified Bethel Towers as a key project to pursue
"over=.the next`two years: Redevelopment -'housing set-aside funds have l
been'`alloc' ed to provide'reiabilitation and conservation improvements to
Bethel Towers, in exchange for -an.extension of the affordability covenant-.,
Preservation of'Bethel Towers would benefit many seniors with extremely
lowand 'very low incomes.
2008=2014 Objectives: Monitor:'at=risk status of Casa Bella and work with
HUD and property owner to extend the affordability covenant on this
project. Notify tenants of potential risk of conversion at least one year prior
to conversion. Undertake the following activities in preserve the
affordability' bf the 270 -unit Bethel Towers and 75 -unit Casa Bella senior
housing project.
Specifically, the City shall comply with the State's guidance in determining
whether the provisions of Government Code Section 65583.1(c) can be
used to address the adequate sites program requirement.
e City public hearings to establish that the units were eligible and
were reasonably expected to convert to market rate units. The City
conducted several public hearings regarding Bethel Towers. On
May 1, 2007, City Council approved Resolution No. 07-44 which
included Bethel Towers in the Annual Action Plan with $142,027 of
funding designated for ' improvements to the eligible low-income
facility for seniors. In February 2008, Council held a study session
for the Draft Housing Element On May 6, 2008, which identified
Bethel Towers as an at -risk preservation project. On May 6, 2008,
City Council considered that the affordability covenants on Bethel
Towers which were scheduled to expire in January 1, 2017.
Council approved Resolution No. 08-34 approving an additional
$385,000 in HOME funds for the FY 2008-2009 CDBG/HOME
budget for Bethel Towers, On May 13, 2008, the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. 01-2008
approving the RDA budget for FY 2008/08. Council included
$262,079 in redevelopment low/moderate set-aside funds to be
allocated for Bethel Towers.
The City Council will also conduct a public hearing in the Fall of
2008 to reaffirm the at -risk status of Bethel Towers and its eligibility
for receiving RHNA credits under Housing Element Law.
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♦ Funding will be sufficient to develop the identified units at
affordable rents by Fall 2008. City will establish a funding plan in
2008 to augment the $762,579 already set aside for extending the
affordability covenant on the 270 -unit Bethel. Towers and begin
negotiation with owners of Bethel Towers in the Fall of 2008.
♦ Additional fundinq will be pursued to maintain the units as decent,
safe, and sanitary upon occupancy. Pursue .a Section 108 loan or
other funding sources as necessary in 2008/2009 to augment
funding already set aside for Bethel Towers. Complete
rehabilitation and preservation of Bethel Towers is anticipated to
occur by -June 30, 2012.
o A legally enforcement.- agreement with Bethel Towers will be
..executed.by June 30, 2010: This agreement serves to rehabilitate
and preserve the 270 units as housing affordable to lower income .
seniors.
Funding Sources.,: Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside; HOME; Section
.108 Loan
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing . and Community
_Development: Division -
12. Single -Room Occupancy (SRO), Family Residential Occupancy
(FRO), Extended Stay Units
SRO hotels offer basic, safe housing to the working poor, homeless,
seniors, and students, i.e. households with extremely low and very low
incomes. The City encourages the development of SRO hotels in
commercial areas. As funding permits, the City will provide financial
assistance and offer zoning reliefs to facilitate the new construction and/or
conversion of existing motels into SRO hotels.
Motel rooms may also be converted into Family Residential Occupancy
(FRO) where two or three motel rooms may be merged to create units that
can accommodate single -parent or other small families.
The City would also promote the conversion of motel rooms into extended
stay units. Up to 25 percent of the rooms at a motel establishment may be
converted to extended stay units without a conditional use permit.
The City will establish a SRO/FRO program for projects involving the
conversion of an existing motel/hotel use into a residential use for single -
room occupancy or family -residential occupancy units. This program
would provide development incentives to encourage these conversions.
This program may also include the deferral of fee payment upon
certificate of occupancy, rather than prior to building permit issuance to
reduce developer construction financing costs and overall development
costs for housing affordable to extremely low/lower-income and female
head of households.
2008-2014 Objectives: Maintain a list of existing motels with potential for
conversion into SRO, FRO, or extended stay units in 2009 and make list
available to interested affordable housing developers.. Promote the
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conversion of motel rooms into 170 SRO or FRO units by adopting
development incentives in 2009. The City may defer payment of fees until
Certificate. of occupancy and also allow increased flexibility with
integration. SRO and FRO units within in the same motel complex.
Funding Sources: Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside; HOME
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community 1
Development Division
Supportive Services for Persons with Special Needs
The City recognizes certain segments of the population require additional
assistance to secure decent housing and supportive services. Special
• needs groups .in Costa Mesa .include; seniors, persons with disabilities, -
homeless, and at=risk homeless,: and: low income families (including large
households, female -headed households).
Through the annual action plan process for the CDBG program, the City
,..,..evaluates the. needs of various special needs groups and allocation CDBG:
Public Service dollars accordingly. The City will continue to expend CDBG
funds in a manner that addresses local needs and augments the regional
continuum:of, cacti system in Orange County.
2008-2014 Objectives: Conduct needs assessment through the annual
planning and performance review processes of the CDBG program.
Through the CDBG Request for Proposal process, identify service gaps
and prioritize funding allocations. -Provide public service grants to: -
♦ Support emergency shelters for 30 persons annually (180 persons
total)
9 Support senior services for 600 seniors annually (3,600 seniors
total)
♦ Provide employment training, housing, and other services for 100
persons with disabilities (600 persons total)
Provide supportive services for 20 low income persons at risk of
homelessness annually (120 persons total)
Funding Sources: CDBG
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division '
14. Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
The City will amend its reasonable -accommodation ordinance to provide
exception in zoning and land use for housing for persons with disabilities.
This procedure will be a ministerial process, with minimal or no
processing fee, subject to approval by the Development Services
Director applying the following decision-making criteria:
1. The request for reasonable accommodation will be used by an
individual with a disability protected under fair housing laws.
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2. The requested accommodation is necessary to. make housing.
available to an individual with a disability protected under fair
housing laws.
3. The requested accommodation would not impose an undue
financial or administrative burden on the City.
...4. The requested accommodation would not require a fundamental
alteration in the nature of the City's land use and zoning
- program.
2008-2014 Objectives: Adopt Zoning Code Amendment by December,
2008.
Funding Sources.. -Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division, . — ....
--,Fee:: Deferral for:;Reas;onable :Accommodation; and Affordable
Housing-
The:
ousing The: City. will establish a Fee Deferral program for projects requesting;.
Reasonable Accommodation or for affordable housing projects. This
program would allow payment. of fees upon certificate of occupancy,
-. rather than prior to building permit issuance to reduce developer
construction financing costs and overall development costs for housing
affordable to -lower-income. households. .
2008-2014 Objectives: Establish Fee Deferral Program by December.
31, 2008.
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
Funding Sources: General Fund
16. Build Green Program
In 2007, the City formed a task force to take a closer look at sustainable
building design, which included features and technologies that can help
conserve energy consumption. The Costa Mesa "Green Team" was
established to evaluate the feasibility of integrating sustainable building
techniques in new publicly and privately developed projects as well as
major retrofits. The Build Green policy afforded the following incentives
for green development:
1. A fee waiver program for remodeling and upgrading existing
residential structures such as installation of solar or tankless
water heaters, replacement of HVAC equipment with Energy
efficient units, installation of cool roofs, and reroofs with Class A
assembly. The fee waiver ranges from $50 for installation of a
tankless water heater to $800 for Energy Star certification of
existing structures and could go up to $30,000 for LEED
certification of new construction.
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2.. A rebate program for projects with Green certification (i.e., CA
Green
Builder, LEED, and GreenPoint Rated).
2008-2014 Objectives: Implement the. Build Green Program in FY
.2008/09.
Funding .Sources: General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
and Building Divisions
PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITES
7. -Adequate -Sites ..:,:..:<.:
The .City will maintain an: inventory of :vacant and underutilized sites and
provide this inventory to interested developers. The..City will monitor its -
status of meeting the Regional Housing .Needs Allocation (RHNA) annually,
and ensure that: the .City�has,,adequate,sites available -to accommodate Its
remaining RHNA of 445 units (244 very low and 201 low income)..
2008-201.4 Objectives: Update inventoryof :vacant and underutilized sites
annually and provide. information to interested developers When rezoning .,.,
occurs; evaluate the impact. of rezoning on the City's continued ability to
meet its RHNA.
Funding Sources: Department/Division budget provided by. General Fund
Responsible Agencies.: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
18. Fairview Developmental Center
The City will process a General Plan amendment and Rezone for the
Fairview Developmental Center site to allow high density residential.
development. This program would also allow payment of fees upon
certificate of occupancy, rather than prior to building permit issuance to
reduce developer construction financing costs and overall development
costs for housing affordable to lower-income households. Finally, the
program will also establish a site -:specific density of 30 du/ac by right for
the affordable housing project.
2008-2014 Objectives: Process General Plan amendment and rezone
.by December 31, 2008. Work with the Fairview Developmental Center to
include 170 affordable units to lower.income households.
Funding Sources: General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
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19. -Land Acquisition
As funding permits, the City will acquire privately owned land to assemble a
site(s) suitable for the development of new housing for lower and moderate
ihcome seniors, persons with disabilities, and/or families.
2008-2014 Objectives: Maintain a list of opportunity sites and monitor for -
sale status of available properties. Specific actions/assistance that may be
offered by the City include:
s Use of City funds to acquire and assemble parcels into site(s) of
adequate size to permit development of new residential units;
s Provision of relocation assistance to displaced tenants;
♦ Assistance in clearance of structures acquired and site preparation;
o Disposal of the site(s) to private developer utilizing write-down
method;
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Provision of density bonus iriceritives; and/or
Priority:for processing the- development review.
Funding Sources: Redevelopment Housing Set -Aside; HOME
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division
20. Mixed -Use Developments
The City will continue to promote mixed-use development in the Urban
Plans, the North Costa -Mesa Specific Plan, and Downtown Redevelopment
Plan areas. Specifically the City will maintain a list of opportunity sites and
market these sites to interested developers. The City will respond to market
conditions and offer appropriate, incentives through the Mixed Use Overlay
zone. Incentives include:
Reduced parking standards
♦ Increased densities
♦ . Increased height limit
Increased lot coverage
♦ Reduced setbacks
2008-2014 Objectives: Update inventory of opportunity sites at least every
six months and make inventory available to interested developers.
Evaluate incentives package annually.
Funding Sources: Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
21. Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing, and Supportive Housing
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing are
housing options that benefit primarily extremely low and very low income
households. The City will amend the Zoning Code to specific emergency
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shelters as a permitted use in the R3 and PDR -HD zoning districts.
Specific development and performance standards will be established in the
Zoning Code to regulate the development of emergency shelters.
The code amendment will also specify standards such as number of
occupancy, onsite management, security . provisions and distance
requirements so that the operation of emergency. shelters remains
compatible with the .surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore the .code .
amendment will include transitional housing and supportive housing as a
residential use of the property and subject to the same regulations of
residential uses within the same zone, Finally, the code amendment would
allow emergency shelters.; as. permitted uses (by right), without requiring
discretionary review in the R3 and PDR -HD zones.
2008-2014 Obiectives; Amend the Zoning Code by December 31, 2009.
Funding Sources: Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning'
Dlvisloq ...
22: Removing -Governmental Constraints in Processing and Permit
Procedures
State Law requires that the City permit multi -family residential uses by
right, sufficient to accommodate the need for lower-income households.
By right, pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(i) means local
government review must not require a conditional use permit, planned
unit development, or other discretionary review or approval.
Strictly applied to affordable housing projects with a minimum density of
20 units per acre, this program would remove governmental constraints
and discretionary review related to the density of affordable housing
projects. The Costa Mesa Municipal Code requires developments of five
units or more to undergo "Design Review" by the Planning Commission.
Design Reviewis a planning process involving site plan review and
approval. As a discretionary review process, Design Review may involve
modifications to the proposed project and the reduction of the originally
proposed density.
This program would continue to allow site plan review regarding design
elements and development standards of an affordable housing project
(i.e. circulation pathways, architecture, setbacks, parking requirements,
height, and landscaping). However, this program would eliminate any
discretionary review of the project density of an affordable housing
project to ensure that the proposed density is not modified or reduced.
This is to ensure that the affordable housing units are not reduced in
number as a result of the Design Review process.
This program achieves the intent of State Law to remove governmental
constraints to the production of affordable housing projects involving: (1)
minimum 16 units per site; (2) minimum 20 units per acre density; and
(3) demonstration of at least 50 percent of the lower-income needs to be
accommodate on sites designated for residential use only.
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This program . complies with State housing - objectives to limit
discretionary review of high-density affordable housing projects for the
following reasons:
♦ . Program would limit iudgment to site plan design and residential
development standards. The Planning Commission review
would strictly be related to design elements such as
vehicle/pedestrian circulation, locations of ingress/egress points,
bulk/massing of structures; lot coverage, building height, and
building design. in addition to land use compatibility issues,
Planning Commission will continue to have discretionary review
over the: appearance andfunctionality of the residential
development for quality assurance. The program continues to -
reinforce the central intent of Design Review to produce well -
:designed residential communities.
Program would remove all discretion related to reducing density
or housing affordability for proiects with a minimum of 20 units
ep r. acre. The current Zoning Code provisions for Design Review.
(i.e. site plan review) allow the Planning Commission to have
discretion over the proposed density of a project. Theoretically,
the 'PlanningCommission'' reduce the ro'ect densit
'. P J y.;
through the Design Review process. However, this new program
would remove the- Planning. -Commission's -ability to modify the,
residential density of affordable housing projects in order to
implement the State's housing objectives for low-income
households. Therefore, for affordable housing projects in high-
density residential zones- (R3, PDR -HD, and mixed-use overlay
zones), the 20 unit per acre density is considered permitted by
right and cannot be reduced through the design review process.
However, all other design review by the Planning Commission
related to the project design, height, landscaping, parking and
related development standards is still required.
o Program would ensure affordable housing proiects are permitted
by right in high-density residential zones. The schedule of
actions for this program involves a code amendment to Title 13,
Section 13-28(e), Design Review, of the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code. Additional design review findings addressing the
provision of affordable housing at critical mass of 20 dwelling
units per acre may be added to Title 13, Section 13-29(g)(14),
Design Review Findings, of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
The Zoning Code amendment would ensure that affordable
housing projects of 20 units,per acre densities are permitted by
right.
2008-2014 Objectives: Amend the Zoning Code by December 31;
2009.
Funding Sources: Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division
23. Annual General Plan Review
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The City will continue to monitor the extent of residential, commercial, and
industrial development on an annual basis. Sufficient detail should be
provided to monitor employment growth and housing production to
enhance jobs/housing balance in the City.
2008-2014 Objectives: As part of the City's annual report to State
Development of Housing and, Community Development (HCD) for the
implementation of the General Plan (including Housing Element), provide
detailed progress in residential, commercial, and industrial development.
:Funding Sources Department/Division budget provided by General Fund
Responsible. Agencies: Development Services Department/Planning
Division.:, .
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
24..Fair,.Housing Assistance .
The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County. ;to
provide#air housing and,-tenant/landlord mediation services.
2008-2014 Objectives: Continue to:. provide -fair housing services for:: all
residents of the City. Promote awareness:of fair housing via the City's
website, and distribute fair housing brochures at public counters and
community locations: Make fair housing brochures available to nonprofit
agencies. Recognize -April as: the "Fair, Housing Month" and promote fair_ -
housing eventsthrough public service,announcements.
Funding Sources: CDBG
Responsible Agencies: City Manager/Housing and Community
Development Division; Fair Housing. Council of Orange County;
Development Services Department/Planning Division
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
25. Promotion of Child Care Facilities
The City understands that finding adequate and convenient child care is
critical to maintaining the quality of life for Costa Mesa families. The City
currently allows large family day care facilities of up to 14 children in many
residential zones (R1, R2 -MD, R2 -HD, R3) as permitted uses. Day care
facilities of 15 or more children would require a conditional use permit in all
residential and commercial zones, but are considered as permitted uses in
the I&RS zone.
The City will continue to apply development incentives pursuant to the State
density bonus law and Costa Mesa Zoning Code to incorporate child care
centers as part of an affordable housing development. The City will allow
all incentives related to child care centers as afforded by the State density
bonus provisions.
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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
The goals, objectives, and policies that address conservation of resources are as
follows:
GOAL CONA:
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citizens with a high quality
environment through the conservation of resources, including land, water, wildlife,
and vegetation; the protection of areas of unique natural beauty the integration of .
natural features' into the man=made environment. [1990 GP Goal l - Modified for
2000 GP]
Obiective CONAA. Evaluate the preservation of the City's existing biotic resources
in as ecologically viable and natural a condition as possible, and, where feasible;
_.
environment. [1990:
restore and integrate these resources into the urban -G.P .
Objective I=B]
CON -1A.1 Ensure that all_future developments will be adequately reviewed*th
regard toy possible adverse effects on plant and animal life and
critical" wildlife habitat and wetlands, and incorporate feasible -
mitigation measures into the project design to reduce such effects.
[1990,GP -Policy-:15].... .
CON -1A.2 Encourage sustainable landscapes through landscape techniques
that conserve, recycle; and reuse valuable resources, including the
use of native vegetation and drought tolerant landscape materials
consistent with the City's landscaping standards set forth in Chapter
VII of Costa Mesa Zoning Code. [2000 GP Policy]
CON -1A.3 Continue to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Program by participating in the Countywide
Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) which stipulates water
quality .requirements for minimizing urban runoff and discharge from
new development and requires the provisions of applicable Best
Management Practices (BMP). [2000 GP Policy]
CON -1A.4 Continue to implement the Drainage Area Management Plan
(DAMP), and any amendments to it, that require site discharges to
reduce pollutants in .runoff from new development and significant
redevelopment areas. [2000 GP Policy] .
Objective CON -1B. Work towards the protection and conservation of the City's
existing and future water resources recognizing water as a limited resource requiring
conservation. [1990 GP Objective I -D]
CON -1 B.1 Require, as a part of the environmental review procedure, an
analysis of major development or redevelopment project impacts on
local water supplies and water quality and an analysis of the impact
on water capacity and water availability. [1990 GP Policy 25 —
Modified for 2000 GP]
CON -113.2 Pursue the use of reclaimed wastewater for the irrigation of all
appropriate open space facilities and require new developments and
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City projects, and encourage existing developments to .tie into the
reclaimed water system when recommended by the Orange County
Water District, Mesa Consolidated Water District, or Irvine Ranch
Water District. [1990 GP Policy 26 — Modified for 2000 GP]
CON -1 B.3 Cooperate with the Mesa Consolidated Water District and Irvine
Ranch Water District to advise the citizens of Costa Mesa of the
benefits which can be obtained from the practices of water
conservation.. J1 990 GP Policy 31 — Modified for 2000 GP] i.
CON -1 B.4 Prohibit the use of. land for solid waste disposal dump sites in Costa.
Mesa and: work towards the prohibition of contiguous areas for dump
sites where there is.possible ground water. contamination. [New
Policy for 2000 GP] _.
Objective CON -1 C Work towards the -conservation of energy resources in both
existing -and new.:buildings, utilities: and infrastructure. [1990 GP Objective 17E j
-Modified-for 2000 GP] - -
C:ON=1 C.1:.:Continue ;the. ,p.rogrami of, replacing . mercury vapor and other .street
lights with high=pressure sodium vapor. [1990 GP Policy 36]
CON -1 C-2 :Apply the :standards. contained: in Title 24 of the California Code ,of,
-Regulations as applicable to the construction of all new dwelling
units. [1990 GP Policy 41]
CON -1C.3 Pursue adoption of an Energy Conservation Program that requires
the use of -materials, devices, and measures to reduce energy
consumption above the energy conservation requirements of Title
24. These • measures may include built-in energy efficient
appliances, automated controls for air conditioners and lighting,
special sunlight. filtering. window coatings or double -paned windows,
light-colored roofing materials, and other means to reduce energy
consumption and a structure's heating and cooling needs. [New
2000 GP. Policy]
CON -ICA Continue to investigate the feasibility of municipal power programs.
[New 2000 GP Policy]
Obiective CONAD. Work towards the orderly, balanced utilization and conservation
of the City's coastal resources. [1990 GP Objective I -F]
CON -1 D.1 Coordinate City planning efforts with the County of Orange, the City
of Newport Beach, and other appropriate agencies to develop
uniform and consistent policies regarding the future use and
development of the River Park Project. [1990 GP Policy 43 —
Modified for 2000 GP]
CON -1 D.2 Preserve and enhance existing wetlands areas. [1990 GP Policy 44]
CON -1D.3 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 consistent
with the Coastal Act. [1990 GP Policy 49]
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CON -1 DA Require the provision of adequate visitor serving on-site parking,.
facilities that do not impact sensitive resources within the. Coastal
Zone. [1990 GP Policy 46]
CON -11D.5 Coordinate the development of plans, policies, and design standards
for projects within the Coastal Zone with appropriate local, regional,
state, and federal agencies. [1990 GP Policy 50]
Obiective CONAE. Pursue the prevention of the significant deterioration of local .,,.
and regional air and water quality. [1990 GP Objective II -B] -
CONA EA Cooperate with and support:regional, State, and Federal agencies to
improve air quality throughout the South Coast Air Basin. [1990 GP
Policy 80]
CO -N-1 E.2 .;Require; as, a, part,. of the environmental ,review procedure, an:
analysis of major development.. or redevelopment project impacts on. ,..
- - -- local and regional air and water quality. [1990 GP -Policy 83] --
CON -1 E 3 Develop.:,and ,implement. a Reasonable Available Control Measure
Plan,, (including 'employee .ridesharing, traffic signal synchronization,`,
bicycle/ pedestrian facilities, energy conservation street lighting,
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. [1990 GP Policy
87]
CON =1 E.41. Develop ar16.:implement comprehensive watershed management.
plans for drainage .basins. in Costa Mesa. Closely coordinate with
the County, surrounding cities, and the various special districts
whose decisions and activities affect City and County watersheds
and other natural resources. [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON -1E.5 Implement urban runoff pollution control measures and programs to
attempt to reduce and control the discharge of pollutants into storm
drains to the maximum extent practicable. [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON -1 E.6 Reduce the quantity of runoff and discharge of pollutants to the
maximum extent practicable by integrating surface runoff controls
into new development and redevelopment land use decisions. [New
2000 GP Policy]
CON -1 E.7 Support the acquisition of areas of open space that have water
quality significance by the City, County, State, or other agencies and
non-profit organizations for preservation. [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON -1 E.8 Coordinate with other local government agencies on county -wide
land use issues to maintain a watershed -based approach to land
use, flood control, and non -point source pollution prevention. [New
2000 GP Policy]
CON -1 E.9 Ensure that land uses which pose a significant threat to water
quality, such as automobile dismantlers, transportation and vehicle
storage facilities, waste transfer disposal facilities, light industries,
and other uses that have a. significant potential for pollution, shall not
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provide storage to or discharge pollutants that could easily come in
contact with flood waters or high groundwater. [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON -1.E..10 Minimize particulate matter pollution through control over
construction projects subject to the NPDES Stormwater Permit
(including erosion . and sediment controls on grading, quarrying,
vegetation removal, . construction and demolition), industrial
processes., parking lots, and other activities that pose such a water
quality threat. [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON -1 E.11 Ensure development consistency -with the National Community-,.
Conservation Plan areas in Fairview Park and.Talbert Regional Park,
[New 2000 GP Policy]
CON-IE.-12Ensure that new development/significant redevelopment projects. :
subject to the NPDES :Stormwater' Permit incorporate, to. the.
ma.ximum extent practicable, ' measures that reduce the quantity of.. ,
storrn flow antl -tlie- discharge of pollutants in urban/storm=water .
runoff to protect .water quality,, biological habitats, and recreational
uses of downstream receiving water bodies: [New 2000 GP Policy]
CON=1E 13 Ensur6 that'future land development/redevelopment: projects subject.
'to the NPDES,Stormwater Permit adhere to the design standards set
forth.. in the current Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and
the City's Local Irripiementation Plan. [New 2000 GP Policy]
NOISE ELEMENT
The goals, objectives and policies that address noise hazards and conditions are as
follows:
GOAL N-1:
NOISE HAZARDS AND CONDITIONS
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to protect its citizens and property from injury;
damage, or destruction from noise hazards and to work towards improved noise
abatement. [1990 GP Goal II Modified for 2,000 GP]
Obiective N -1A. Control noise levels within the City for the protection of residential
areas and other sensitive land uses from excessive and unhealthful noise. [1990 GP
Objective II -C]
N -1A.1 Require, as a part .of the environmental review process, that full
consideration be given to the existing and projected noise
environment. [1990 GP Policy 90]
N -1A.2 The maximum acceptable exterior noise levels for residential areas
is 65 CNEL. [1990 GP Policy 91 — Modified for 2000 GP]
N -1A.3 Give full consideration to the existing and projected noise
environment when considering alterations to the City's circulation
system and Master Plan of Highways. [1990 GP Policy 921
NAAA Encourage Caltrans to construct noise attenuation barriers along
State freeways and highways adjoining residential and other noise
sensitive areas. [1990 GP Policy 93]
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WIA.5 Ensure that appropriate site design measures are incorporated into
residential developments, when required by an acoustical study, to
obtain appropriate exterior and interior noise levels. When
necessary, require field testing at the time of project completion to
demonstrate compliance. [1990 GP Policy 97]
N -1A.6 . Apply the standards contained in Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations as applicable to the construction of all new dwelling
units. [1990 GP Policy 981
NAA.7 Discourage sensitive land uses from locating in the 65 CNEL noise:
- contour of the John Wayne Airport. Should it be deemed by the City
as appropriate and/or necessary for a. sensitive land use to locate in
the 65..CNEL noise contour, ensure. that appropriate interior noise
levels are met and that minimal outdoor activities are allowed: ;[1990
GP Policy 101]-
N -1A.8. Support-'alterriative, methods for the reduction of noise impacts at :'...:
John Wayne Airport while continuing to maintain safety and ,existing
limitations on aircraft daily departures. [1990 GP Policy 105 -
Modified.1or:2000 GR]..
SAFETY ELEMENT
The goals, objectives and policies that address safety concerns are as follows:
GOAL SAF1:
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MANMADE HAZARD PROTECTION
It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to protect its citizens and property from injury,:
damage, or destruction from environmental hazards, including hydrologic, geologic,
and climatic episodes, as well as from man-made hazards, including hazardous
materials. [1990 GP Goal II—Modified for 2000 GP]
Obiective SAFAA: Work towards the mitigation or prevention of potential adverse
consequences of natural disasters. [1990 GP Objective II -A]
SAF -1A.1 Consider geologic hazard constraints, impacts and mitigation when
developing land use policies and when making public decisions
relating to land development. [1990 GP Policy 64]
SAFAA.2 Enforce standards, review criteria, and other methods to ensure that
structures on or adjacent to bluffs are set back sufficiently to
preserve the natural contour and aesthetic value of the bluff line and
to provide sufficient access for fire protection. [1990 GP Policy 65]
SAF -1A.3 Require geologic surveys of all new development located on or
adjacent to bluffs. [1990 GP Policy 66]
SAF -1A.4 Cooperate with local, State, and Federal flood control agencies to
reduce the potential for flood damage in the City of Costa Mesa.
[1990 GP Policy 69]
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SAF -1A.5 Identify and publicize the extent of geologic and seismic hazards
within Costa Mesa and advise affected residents and property
owners of appropriate protection measures. Offer information
regarding earthquake standards to reduce or eliminate structural
damage. [1990 GP Policy 73]
SAF -1A.6 Encourage, through technical assistance or development incentives,
private property owners to . take adequate steps to protect their
property against seismic hazards. [1990 GP Policy 75]
SAF -1A.7 Require all proposed development projects to be designed to .
minimize both the volume and velocity, of surface runoff and. permit,
no adverse -downstream impacts due to increased runoff through the
proper design t of subsurface drains, appropriate grading, on-site
retention basins,:.. landscape programs, or other appropriate
measures. [1990 GP. Policy 77]
SAF=1 A:8 Piablicize the extent of flood hazards within Costa Mesa• and advise:.
`affected .residentsand property.:. owners of appropriate protection
.measures,
Develop an. education program, such as the Flood
Awareness Program, and emergency disaster plans for flooding:
[1.990 GP Policy 78] -
SAF -1A.9 Encourage County, State, and Federal agencies to complete flood
control improvements to the Greenville -Banning Channel to protect'
Costa Mesa residents and property located in the 100 -year flood
zone from a potential major disaster. [1990 GP Policy 79 — Modified
for 2000 GP] -
Objective SAF -1 B: Participate in the safe, efficient and responsible management,.of .
hazar=dous waste materials. [1990 Objective II -D]
SAF -1 B.1 Participate with the County of Orange in the implementation of the
Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. [1990 GP
Policy 107]
SAF -1 B.2 Ensure that appropriate in-depth environmental analyses are
conducted for any proposed hazardous waste materials treatment,
transfer, and/or disposal facility. [1990 GP Policy 108]
SAF -16.3 Continue to work with the County of Orange to identify and inventory
all users of hazardous materials and all hazardous waste generators
and prepare clean-up action plans for identified disposal sites. [1990
GP Policy 110]
Fire and Police Services: Refer to Goal LU -3, Socio -Economic Considerations,
Objective LU -3A.3 and LU-3AA found in the Land Use Element.
Public Safety Through Design: Refer to Goal CD -14, Public Safety Through
Design, Objective CD -14, and Policies CD -14.1 through CD -14.3 found in the
Community Design Element.
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
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The goals, objectives,.and policies of the Costa Mesa General Plan that address
recreation and open space are as follows:
GOAL OSR=1:
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION
It is the goal of. the.City-of.Costa Mesa to provide its citizens with a high quality
environment through the development of recreation resources, and the preservation.,
of open space[1990 GP Goal I —'Modified for 2000 GP]
Objective OSR-1 A: Preserve the City's open space lands and provide additional '
community _and neighborhood - parkland in conjunction with future population
increases: to provide adequate recreational opportunities and relief from the
pressures of urban development.. [1990 GP Objective I -A]
OSR-1A:.1 Provide aminimum of 5.76 acres of permanent public .open .space
(consisting of 4.26 acres of neighborhood and community.parks and
- 1-,5 acres :in,school.. yards)., for. every. -1,000 residents. [1990 .GP:
Policy. l•]
OSR-1A:2 Provide maximum visibility and accessibility for future public parks by:
locating such facilities adjacent to existing or planned public streets.
[1990 GP Policy 4]
OSR-1A.3 Encourage:the acquisition of "land for neighborhood or community
parks for active recreational use. [1990 GP Policy 5]
OSR-1A.4 To the extent legally possible, require other local, regional, State, or
Federal agencies to maintain an adequate inventory of open space
lands within Costa Mesa. [1990. GP Policy 6]
OSR-1A.5 Encourage, through development rights transfers or other incentives,.
the development of private permanent open space, and recreation
facilities to meet the needs of the City's residents. [1990 GP Policy
8]
OSR-1A.6 Encourage, through open space easements, development rights
transfers or acquisition, zoning regulations, or other incentives, the
long-term maintenance of existing open space lands. [1990 GP
Policy 9]
OSR-1A.7 Require, through development standards and planned development
review criteria, the integration of open space uses (plazas,
courtyards, landscaped areas, etc.) into major commercial and
industrial development or redevelopment projects. [1990 GP Policy
10]
OSR-1A.8 Continue to require, through development standards, the integration
of open space and recreational uses and facilities into all multiple -
family residential projects. [1990 GP Policy 11 ]
OSR-1A.9 Review the possibility of incorporating an Arts in Public Places
program in City parks: [1990 GP Policy 12]
OSR-1A.10 Strongly encourage improved maintenance of City and school district
facilities used for recreation and organized sports activities. Strongly
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support recreation programs that benefit the youth of the community
[1990 GP Policy 13]
OSR=1A.11 Retain all existing open space in Lions Park. [1990 GP Policy 14]
OSR-1A.12 Preserve and enhance existing wetlands areas. .[1990 GP Policy 44]
OSR-1A.13 Encourage the preservation of views of coastal resources from .City..
and County parkland and public streets within Costa Mesa. [1990
GP Policy 53]
: OSR-1:A.14 Through continued implementation ;of the Parks, Recreation and
..Open Space Master Plan, actively pursue the acquisition and
development of pocket and neighborhood parks within park deficient.
areas. .[New Policy for 2000 GP]
OSR-1A.15 Update the Parks. Recreation and Open Space Master Plan on a
I' r., INevi=Policy for 2000 GP] -
OSR-1A:16 Ensure that parks and recreation, facilities are developed with
facilities appropriate. to all ages; including athletic fields, active play
°areas; passive open. space,; tot lots. and picnic areas.
COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
Physical elements such as landscaping, architecture, signs, streets, open space, etc.;
collectively form 'Costa Mesa's visual environment and character. Through, the
implementation of the Goals, Objectives, and Policies, the visual environment and
character of Costa Mesa will obtain the high level of quality desired by the City. ,
PUBLIC )REAM FOCUS
GOAL* CDA:
VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS
Strengthen the image of the City as experienced from sidewalks and roadways.
[New Goal for 2000 GP]
Obiective CD -1A. Contribute to City beautification by enhancing the visual
environment of Costa Mesa's, vehicular and.pedestrian corridors. [New Objective for
2000 GP]
CD -1A.1. Implement the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and Median
Development Standards in all new streetscape corridor and parkway
projects. Coordinate with new development adjacent to applicable
public rights-of-way to integrate landscape features and design
elements consistent with the streetscape standards and
recommendations, [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -1A.2 Encourage the consolidation of compatible street furniture elements
(benches, bus shelters, newspaper racks, trash receptacles, kiosks,
etc.) whenever possible. Develop design standards and guidelines
for the placement of street furniture elements within and adjacent to
public rights-of-way to complement the specific recommendations
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provided for streets in the City of Costa Mesa Streetscape and
Median Development Standards. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -1A.3 Walls and fences should contribute to an attractive street and
sidewalk environment and compliment the style and character of the
local district and adjacent buildings. Newly constructed or
reconstructed walls and fences adjacent to sidewalks and roadways
should not run in a continuous plane, should incorporate architectural
treatments, such as masonry or wrought iron, and integrate tiered
plantings -to soften their appearance. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -1A.4 .::Require a consistent' landscape character along City streets to
reinforce the unique qualities of each corridor and district, including
the development of landscaped medians identified in Exhibit CD -5.
Support the implementation of the recommended street tree palette
for each City street, as identified in the City of Costa Mesa
Streetscape and Median:: Development Standards. [New Policy for
2000 GP].
:CD -1A.5 , .. Electric:and communication lines should be.placed'underground,.and _
:. electrical. substations and telephone facilities should be screened to
minimize tvisual impacts from sidewalks, streets, .,and. adjacent
properties. Support utility undergrounding through conditions of
project approval, preparation of undergrounding plans, and -the
formation of assessment districts. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
Obiective CD -113. Encourage clear connections between districts within the City.
[New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -1 B.1 Promote linkages. between separate districts through bike trails,
pedestrian paths, common medians or parkway landscaping in
connecting streets, and other physical improvements as necessary.
Through conditions of project approval, public improvement projects,
and other measures, support the development of new connections
and the enhancement of existing connections between districts.
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -2:
DISTRICTS
Enhance the existing character and strengthen the identity of Costa Mesa's districts.
[New Goal for 2000 GP]
Obiective CD -2. Encourage future development and redevelopment to reinforce
district scale, identity, and urban form. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -2.1 Future development and redevelopment should improve the
environment for the public; it should support the distinctiveness of
each district as well as the special characteristics of the existing
fabric of its local context. Adopt urban design guidelines for each
identified district in Costa Mesa that recognizes, maintains, and
enhances the character and identity of each district; integrate
existing specific plans' policies and design guidelines as applicable.
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -3:
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NODES
Heighten the design quality and visual interest of nodes within Costa Mesa. [New
Goal for 2000 GP]
Objective CD-3. Create a sense of arrival to Costa Mesa and develop prominent.
community focal points at key nodes within the City. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD-3:1 : Introduce entry monument sighs and entry pole signs at key gateway .
locations (i.e. nodes) in the City, as identified in Exhibit CD-3. Utilize
the standard design specifications for entry signs included in the City
of Costa Mesa.Streetscape and Median Development Standards and
as illustrated in Exhibit CD-6. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD 3:2- Reinforce a sense of 'arrival' into the City by promoting architecturally
- significant development and significant landscape plantings at key _
'nodes. Undertake a visioningprocess to develop specific design
guidelines that articulate the desired character for each key node
within Costa Mesa. [New .Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD4.
LANDMARKS
Protect City landmarks; [New Goal-for 2000 GP]
Obiective CD-4. Promote the maintenance, use, and improvement of landmarks to
enhance the visual image and identity of Costa Mesa. [New Objective for 2000 GPI
CD-4.1 Support efforts to preserve, maintain, and improve the condition of
Costa Mesa landmarks. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD-5:
EDGES
Utilize Costa Mesa's edges as opportunities for enhancing the image of the City:
along its boundaries. [New Goal for 2000 GP]
Objective CD-5. Develop and implement programs that preserve and enhance the
edges of Costa Mesa's. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD-5.1 Preserve and optimize natural views and open spaces in Costa
Mesa. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD-5.2 Control the visual impacts of new development on natural views of
the coast and the wetlands. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -5.3 Develop open space corridors and trails along the edges of Costa
Mesa where feasible. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -5.4 Continue to preserve natural open space, including restoration of the
natural area of Talbert Nature Reserve. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -5.5 Continue protection of Fairview Park as an open space and
recreation area. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
j
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CD -5.6 Work with Caltrans to improve the design quality of freeways. [New
Policy for 2000 GP]
PRIVATE PROPERTY FOCUS
GOAL CD -6:.
IMAGE
Enhance opportunities for new development and redevelopment to contribute ,to a
positive visual image for the City of Costa Mesa. [New Goal for 2000 GP]
Obiective CO -6. Establish development policies and design guidelines, which
contribute to an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment. [New Objective
for 2000 GP]
CD 6.1 Encourage the inclusion'of art and aesthetically pleasing architecture
" into new development and -redevelopment that will have the effect of
.
perpetuating the imago -of the'"City of the Arts". Adopt an incentive=
based design assistance program which allows business and
property owners to enhance the design quality of their property while
satisfying City image objectives. [1990 GP Policy 121 — Modified for
°2000 GP]
CD -6.2' Encourage the use of creative and well-designed signs, which
establish a distinctive image for the City. Consider amending
existing sign regulations to include an incentive -based program to
encourage quality signage. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -6.3 Continue to work with Code Enforcement to ensure continued
maintenance of properties and compliance with adopted
development standards. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -7:
RESIDENTIAL
Promote and protect the unique identity of. residential neighborhoods within Costa
Mesa. [New Goal for 2000.GP]
Obiective CD -7A. Encourage excellence in architectural design. [New Objective for
2000 GP]
CD -7A.1 Ensure that new and remodeled structures are designed in
architectural styles which reflect the City's diversity, yet are
compatible in scale and character with existing buildings and the
natural surroundings within residential neighborhoods. Develop and
adopt design guidelines for residential development. [New Policy for
2000 GP]
CD -7A.2 Preserve the character and scale of Costa Mesa's established
residential neighborhoods; where residential development or
redevelopment is proposed, require as a condition of approval that it
is consistent with the prevailing character of existing development in
the immediate vicinity, and that it does not have a substantial
adverse impact on adjacent areas, [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -8:
COMMERCIAL
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`Achieve a high level of quality design for commercial uses. [New Goal for 2000 GP]
Objective CD -8A. Encourage high level of architectural and site design quality.
[New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -8A.1 New and remodeled commercial structures and properties in Costa
Mesa should be designed to reflect the City's architectural diversity,
yet be compatible with, nearby. existing buildings' scale and
character. As a condition of approval, commercial uses should be
required to include interesting roof lines, building shapes, and
...,patterns of. shade and shadow while demonstrating sensitivity to the .
contextual influences of the surrounding area and compatibility with
surrounding neighborhoods. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD 8A:2 = H Igh:.quality Comm ercial. arch itecturaI-style in Costa Mesa is.meant.to
reinforce a:- :positive. sense:. of, place and to respond to the
geographical. -;.location. m. and ;.-climateof the area. Commercial
architectural design elements and materials that establish:. high
quality style, and should be integrated - in new commercial
development, include the following:
Design Elements
+ Simple, multi -planed pitched roofs
♦ Open rafters/tails with large overhangs
The appearance of"thick" walls
♦ Courtyards, arcades, intimate spaces
♦ Tile details
♦ Deep-set window and door openings
♦ Offset wall planes
Fountains and other unique details
♦ Building masses With the incorporation of one and two story
architecture
e Sequencing of enclosed space/arches
Design Materials
♦ Stucco, smooth, sand or light lace finish
e Wood, as an exposed structural material
Clay or concrete roof tiles
+ Native fieldstone
Wood window casements
Wood, as an accent material
t Brick, as an accent material
+ Wrought iron (rust proof; anodized aluminum)
♦ Tile, as an accent material
o Slumpstone garden walls
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -8A.3 Encourage the use of entrance patios, courtyards, plazas, arcades,
fountains, porches, tower elements, covered walks; and other
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features in commercial areas. Pursue incentives for promoting
pedestrian amenities and significant design features in new and
redevelopment projects. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD-8AA All areas not covered by structures, service yards, walkways,
driveways, and parking spaces shall be landscaped consistent with
the City's - Landscaping Standards contained in the Zoning Code.
Utilize landscaping to provide project amenities for new and
remodeled commercial uses,- and to screen parking and equipment
areas.. Landscaped. areas should generally incorporate planting
utilizing a three tiered system: 1) grasses and ground coves, 2)
shrubs .and vines, and 3) trees. [New Policy. for 2000 GP]
CD-8A.5:: Arrange site access, parking, and circulation for commercial uses In
a logical, safe manner. Parking should not dominate the site in areas
adjacent to any street; should be concentrated in areas. away from
the street, behind buildings and well landscaped; and, should be
- - - - designed with a
:clear.. hierarchy-of--circulation. Wherever possible, -
parking. lots should be divided into.a series of connected smaller lots;
utilizing raised landscape. stripsi and raised walkways. Parking ,lots;,.. _.
should: also Include landscaping that accents the importance. of
_.driveways from; street; frames, the major circulation -aisles, and
:.... highlights pedestrian pathways. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD-8A.6 Locate areas for outside equipment, trash receptacles, storage, and
loading areas in the least conspicuous part of the site. Utility and
mechanical equipment (e.g. electric and gas meters,. electrical
panels, and junction boxes) should be concealed from view of public
streets, neighborhood properties, and nearby higher buildings..Trash
enclosures should be architecturally compatible with the project;
landscaping should be incorporated into the design of trash
enclosures to deter graffiti. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -8A.7 Decorative paving treatments are encouraged to be incorporated
throughout commercial developments, including driveway entries,
pedestrian walkways, plazas, and other areas. The design,
materials, and colors of decorative paving treatments (e.g. stamped
concrete, stone, brick or granite pavers, exposed aggregate, or
colored concrete) should compliment the architectural style of the
primary buildings and should make a positive contribution to the
aesthetic and function of the site. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -8A.8. All exterior lighting on commercial properties should be consistent
with the architectural style of the commercial building. On each
commercial site, all lighting fixtures should be from the same family
of fixtures with respect to design, materials, color, fixture, and color
of light. Lighting sources should be shielded, diffused or indirect to
avoid spillover on adjacent properties, nighttime sky light pollution,
and glare to pedestrians and motorists. To minimize the total
number of freestanding light standards, wall mounted lights should
be utilized to the greatest extent possible. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
Obiective CD -81B. Preserve the scale and character of established neighborhoods
near commercial uses. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
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CD -8B.1 New commercial development or, redevelopment should integrate
adequate site planning and design features to optimize compatibility
with adjacent residential neighborhoods. The following guidance
should be considered:
♦ When adjacent residential and non-residential uses can mutually
benefit from connection, appropriate linkages (e•g. walkways,
common landscape areas, building orientation, and unfenced
property lines) are.encouraged. Successful interaction between
commercial and residential uses may be achieved through
adequate' setbacks, landscape. buffers, screening, decorative
- masonry walls, berms, building orientation, and limitations of
commercial activities.
Loading areas, access` and circulation driveways, trash and
storage areas, and' rooftop equipment should be located as far
as. l5ossible from adjacent'residences.
♦B : ldjng orentation an an of commercial buildings
should minimize a"direct"line of 'sight into adjacent residential -
;prlvate.open space.
[New Policy -for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -9:
MIXED-USE
Provide opportunities to live, work, shop, and play in proximity to each other. [New
Goal for 2000 GP]
Obiective'CD-9A. Design mixed use development projects to achieve a high, quality
j character. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -9A.1 Require that mixed-use development projects be designed to
mitigate potential conflicts between uses. Consider noise, lighting,
and security. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -9A.2 Provide adequate parking, open space and recreational facilities to
serve residents in mixed-us'e development projects, Site and design
-parking and other areas to acknowledge different users (i.e.
residents versus shoppers) and to be compatible with the
architectural character of the building(s). [New Policy for 2000 GP]
Objective CD -91B. Provide for the development of projects that integrate housing
with commercial uses and other compatible uses. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -9B.1 Encourage mixed use development along the east side of Newport
Boulevard between Mesa Drive and Walnut Street. Establish
incentives for the development of projects in planned development
zones that integrate housing with retail and office uses. [New Policy
for 2000 GP]
CD -913.2 Support efforts to mix compatible uses and activities. Encourage the
siting of community -oriented services., businesses, and amenities in
and near mixed use neighborhoods, including schools; branch
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GOAL CD -10:
INDUSTRIAL
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libraries, open space and parks including "tot lots," and commercial
uses. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
Encourage the continuation of existing industrial uses and capitalize upon emerging
types of industries: [New Goal for 2000 GP]
Objective -CD -10A. —Require that industrial:: -and business park projects be of high
quality design: standards. [New. Objective:for:2000 GP]
CD -10A.1 Require that industrial projects be designed to convey visual interest
and a positive image. Architectural qualities and design elements for
industrial uses that are :encouraged in Costa Mesa are:
Building modulation indentations and architectural details;
Building entry accentuation;
Screening of.equipment:and.storage areas; and
Landscaping. to soften building exteriors and to serve as a buffer''
between uses.
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -10A.2 The design of industrial buildings should consider the visual and
physical relationship to adjacent uses. An industrial structure which
dominates its surrounding environment by its relative size shall
generally be discouraged. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -10A.3 Materials and colors should be used to produce diversity and visual
interest in industrial buildings. The use of various siding materials
(i.e. masonry, concrete texturing, cement or plaster) can produce
effects of texture and relief that provide architectural interest. [New
Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -10A.4 Consistent with the Zoning Code, landscaping should be used to
define areas such as entrances to industrial buildings and parking
lots, define the edges of developments, provide transition between
neighboring properties, and .provide screening for outdoor storage,
loading and equipment areas. Landscaping should be in scale with
adjacent buildings and be of an appropriate size at maturity to
accomplish its intended purpose. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -10A.5 The design of lighting fixtures and their structural support should be
of a scale and architectural design compatible with on-site industrial
buildings. Large areas should be illuminated to minimize the visual
impact and amount of spillover light onto surrounding projects. [New
Policy for 2000 GP]
Objective CD -10B. Control the development of industrial projects to ensure they are
a positive addition to the City's community setting, and that they do not result in
adverse impacts with adjacent uses. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -10.61 Require industrial projects ' to incorporate landscape setbacks,
screening walls and/or other elements that mitigate negative impacts
with. adjacent uses. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
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CD -10.B2 Protect transitional areas between industrial and other uses: Storage
yards, parking areas, and service areas should be screened from
public view. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -11:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Promote preservation of the City's historically and architecturally significant buildings
and revitalization -of traditional. neighborhoods and commercial areas. [New Goal for
2000 GP]:
Objective CDA1. Integratehistoric preservation design practices into planning..for
areas with historic significance.' [New Objective forr2000.GP]
CD -11.1 Enforce existing policies that -protect historic and cultural resources
to deter. the demolition of historically, architecturally and culturally
sigliificantstrudtures. [New Policy for 2000 -GP]
.CD.112: Encourage. the restoration and adaptive re -use of older commercial.
structures which contribute to the sense of historic and cultural
`identity of . Costa Mesa. Support financial incentives, tax relief
programs, and flexibility in zoning regulations to promote historic
preservation and adaptive .re -use of older commercial buildings:
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -11.3 As -a condition of project approval, ensure that new development
respects -Costa Mesa's heritage by requiring compatibility with
historic traditions and character, where applicable, of the local
context. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
GOAL CD -12:
PUBLIC ART
Promote understanding and awareness of the visual arts by providing art in the public
environment. [New Goal for 2000 GP],
Objective CD -12. Generate appreciation for public art and promote involvement -in
the community through public art programs. [New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -12.1 Develop a diverse public arts program that involves the entire
community and benefits the image of Costa Mesa. Adopt guidelines
to encourage the placement of public art within and adjacent to
public rights-of-way. [New Policy for 2000 GP]'
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GOAL CD -13:
SIGNS
Ensure that signs contribute positively to Costa Mesa's image and overall economic
development. [New Goal for 2000 GP]
Objective CD -13. Facilitate the installation of signs that contribute to a positive
image of the public realm, consistent with the Costa Mesa Zoning Code. [New
Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -13.1 Encourage homeowners' associations and neighborhoods to
maintain existing housing tract entrance signs in an attractive
r.
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manner and encourage the placement of such signs at the entrance
of major developments which do not have such identification. [New
Policy for 2000 GP],
CD -13.2 Encourage the use of common design elements in signs for
commercial 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. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -13.3 Consider developing citywide sign design guidelines that promote .
creativity and flexibility while upholding design quality. Design
guidelines could -include the design and placement of business signs,
public street graphics, street signs, locational and directional signs,
traffic signs, etc. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -,13:4 , Introduce -distinctive,, signage, including the entry signage system
,-contained-.= within the Costa Mesa Streetscape. and Median - — - -- - -
Development Standards,. which effectively announces arrival to the
City,,unique:.districts,:neighborhoods,.and public, buildings. and parks
,[New Policy for -.2000 GP]
GOAL CD -1.4:
PUBLIC. SAFETY THROUG.H..DESIGN•.
Create a safe place to live, work, and play for Costa Mesa residents. [New Goal for
2000 GP] .
Obiective CD -14. Incorporate public safety considerations into community design.
[New Objective for 2000 GP]
CD -14.1 Decrease the opportunity for criminal activity by addressing high risk
circumstances (i.e., a dark alley, an enclosed stairwell, and dark
entrances). Involve the Police and Fire Department in reviewing and
making design recommendations during the project review period.
[New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -14.2 - . Continue to implement, and refine development standards and/or
guidelines based on Crime Prevention Through -Environmental
Design (CPTED) for new development and redevelopment with
emphasis on 'site and building design to minimize vulnerability to
criminal activity. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
CD -14.3 Continue to provide CPTED training to City staff and local planning
and design professionals to optimize public safety through
community design. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
The goals, objectives and policies that address Historic and Cultural Resources
Element are as follows:
GOAL HCR -1:
HISTORIC RESOURCE CONSERVATION
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It is the goal of the City of Costa Mesa to provide its citizens with a high quality
environment through the protection and conservation of historic and cultural
resources the preservation of open space.[1990 GP Goal I — Modified for 2000 GP-]
Obiective'HCRAA. Encourage the preservation and protection of the City's natural
and man-made historic resources. [1990 GP Objective I -C] .
HCRAAA " Require, as part of the environmental review procedure, an evaluation of
the significance of paleontological, archaeological, and historical
resources and the impact of proposed development on those resources. :L[1990 GP Policy 17],. .
HCRAA.2 Require. monitoring of grading operations by a qualified paleontologist or
archaeologist. when the situ is reasonably suspected of containing such.
resources . 1f as a result, evidence of resources is found, require the
property to be made available for a reasonable period of time for salvage
of. known :'paleontological `and archaeological resources by -qualified
utions,
experts, o�ganizations;'or educafional instit1990-GP.Policy-
[
HCR=1A 3 ;Require developrient on ,land:: containing known archaeological.
resources to use reasonable care to locate structures, paving;
landscaping; and fill dirt in such a way as .topreserve these resources
undamaged .for future generations when it is the recommendation of a
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qualified archaeologist that said resources be preserved in situ. [1990
GP Policy 19]
HCR -1A.4 Encourage the preservation of significant historic resources as identified
on Table HCR -1 by developing and implementing incentives such as -
building .and planning application permit fee waivers, Mills Act contracts,
grants and loans, implementing the State Historic Building Code and
other incentives as identified in the City's Historic Preservation
Ordinance. [New Policy for 2000 GP]
HCR -1A.5 Promote the preservation of significant historical resources and
encourage other public agencies or private organizations to assist in the
purchase and/or relocation of sites, buildings, and structures deemed to
be of historical significance. [1990 GP Policy 22]
HCR -1A.6 Encourage development of an. interpretive center for paleontological,
archaeological, and historical resources at Fairview Park. The center
may contain resources found in the park area as well as resources found
throughout the City. [1990 GP Policy 24]