HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-01; City Council; 3403; Public Safety Element of General PlanCITY OF CARLSBAD
AGENDA BILL NO
DATE: - July 1, 1975
DEPARTMENT:Planning
Subject:Request for approval of the Public Safety Element of tne beneral Plan or
the City of Carlsbad
Applicant: City of Carlsbad
Statement of the Matter: The Planning Commission is recommending approval of
the Public Safety Element of the General Plan of the City of Carlsbad consisting of
goals, policies and action programs that provide public safety considerations for the
planning and decision making processes. The Public Safety Element is prepared is
accordance with Government Code Section 65302.1 et. seq. and consistent with CIR
(State of California Council on Intergovernmental relations) guidelines.
Exhibits: Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160"with referenced
'Exhibit A.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that GPA-31 be approved for the reasons outlined
Tn Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160. If the City Council concurs with the
Planning Commission recommendation, the Council should direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary documents. •
Council action
7-1-75 It was agreed that the Public Safety Element be referred to a
Council workshop meeting for further discussion and that it
be readvertised for a public hearing.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1160
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
31, ADOPTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission does hereby resolve
as follows:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 27th day of May,
1975, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law,
to consider recommending to the City Council the adoption of the
Public Safety Element of the General Plan of the City of Carlsbad
consisting of a text (Exhibit A., dated June 5, 1975) and
appendices (included for information only), to read as follows:
A General Plan Amendment of the City of Carlsbad to
be called the Public Safety Element, which consists
of goals, policies, and action programs that intro-
duce safety considerations into the planning and
decision making processes in order to reduce the risk
of injury, loss of life, and property damage associated
with the hazards identified in the Element.
WHEREAS, said Amendment has met the requirements of the City
of Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972, and it
has been determined that said amendment will have a "non-signifi-
cant" impact on the environment because it seeks to protect life
and property in the event of a natural or manmade hazard or
disaster. It also seeks to minimize environmental hazards; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, and at a subsequent public
hearing on June 11, 1975, the Planning Commissioners received the
recommendations, objections and comments of all individuals and
parties who desired to be heard; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did find the following
facts and reasons, to exist which make said Amendment necessary to
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carry out the intent of the General Plan:
(1) Adoption and Implementation of the Public Safety
Element will help:
a) - Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to
property resulting from fire, flood, crime and
hazardous use disaster occurrence;
b) Maximize public safety factors in the planning
process;
c) Optimize organization and delivery of emergency
services upon occurrence of fire, flood, crime or
hazardous use disaster.
(2) The Public Safety Element meets all requirements of
State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Amendment to the
General Plan, adopting the Public Safety Element, consisting of
a text (Exhibit A, dated June 5, 1975), is hereby recommended to
be approved; and
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, with
the attached Exhibit, be forwarded to the City Council for its
attention in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the llth
day of June, 1975, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Wrench, Packard, Fikes, L'Heureux
Domingues and Watson
None
Commissioner Jose
ATTEST:
Gary Wrench, Chairman
Donald 7T. Agatep
Secretary
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PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN
February 1975
Revision Date
5/16/75MX
6/5/75
May 21, 1975
City Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Attention: Mr. Mike Zander, Associate Planner
RE: PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Gentlemen:
The committee has reviewed the draft of the above, dated
May 16, 1975, and are in agreement as to its contents.
On behalf of the committee; I would like you to forward the
.draft to the Planning Commission with our recommendation for
approval. .
Yours truly,
Barry C. Bender
Chairman, Citizens & Professionals
Advisory Committee on Public Safety
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I, INTRODUCTION . 1
A. State Law-Public Safety Element 2
B. Risk Evaluation 3
C. General Plan Relationships . 6
D. Goals and Objective of the Public Safety Element 7
II. EVALUATION OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN* CARLSBAD 8
A. Natural Hazards ' 9
B. Man-Made Hazards 11
III. POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS 14
A. Fire Hazards "^
B. Flood Hazards 19 '*
C. Crime Prevention 20 \1
D. Health and Safety.Hazards 21
E." .Emergency Services 24
IV. APPENDICES A
A. Glossary of Terms A-l
B. Design Criteria for Crime Prevention • B-l
C. Building Security Ordinance Example C-l
D. Inundation Map D-l
E. State Guidelines • E-l
I. INTRODUCTION
Carlsbad residents are subject to a number of hazards which could have a
significant adverse impact on life and property. The purpose of the Public
Safety Element is to introduce safety considerations into the planning and
decision-making processes in order to reduce the risk of injury, loss of
life and property damage associated with the hazards identified in the Element.
The.major areas addressed are:
a) Fire Hazards
b) Flood Hazards
c) Crime Prevention
. d) Health and Safety Hazards
.e) Emergency Services
Utilization of this Element and implementation of the proposed Action Programs
should help reduce the risks to which local residents and .their property.are
now exposed, or could be subject to in the future. However, it should be
recognized that the scope of the Element is broad and the availability of
data in many of the subject fields is limited. For these reasons, the Public
Safety Element should not be considered as the final word in safety planning,
but, rather, it should be seen as a foundation to be strengthened and built
upon in the future.
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A". State Law - Public Safety Element
Government Code Section 65302.1 requires a Public Safety Element in all
City and County general plans, as follows:
The general plan shall also include .... a safety element for the
protection of the community from fires and geologic hazards including
features necessary for such protection as^evacuation routes, peak
load water supply requirements, minimum road widths, clearances
around structures, and geologic hazard mapping in areas of known
geologic hazards.
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B. Risk Evaluation
Natural and man-made hazards oiF various types and degrees will always be
with us. The risks they present need not be. In cases where damage from
these hazards is a possibility, a certain degree of risk is involved. Of
course, the greater the possibility of damage, the greater the risk. Most
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individuals have established .the normal level of risk they are willing to
accept. A skydiver, for example, has chosen to set his acceptable risk
level somewhat higher than participants of most other sports.
The State guidelines for the preparation of the Safety Element suggest
that an "acceptable risk" level be established as a part of the Element.
The guidelines define "acceptable risk" as:
"The level of risk below which no specific action by local government
is deemed to be necessary."
Establishing the acceptable risk level should not be the job of the planner,
engineer, or other professional. Rather, it is the job of interested citizens
with input from the professional. The final decision to be made in setting
the level must come from the City Council as our elected representative.
In making this determination, it should be kept in mind that any attempt
to develop the appropriate planning response to potential hazard involves
a judgment, either explicit or implicit, of how much risk is acceptable.
There is -no such thing as a perfectly hazard-free environment.
The City's responsibility is to provide a framework in which a communitywide,
as opposed to an individual, response to the'question can be meaningful. The
first of several essential steps is the recognition of the presence of a
hazard. Much of the planning of the past has proceeded without enough
knowledge of the natural forces at play in a given area.
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The following guidelines shall be considered in determining the acceptable
level of risk for the hazards specified in the Public Safety Element:
1. Voluntary vs. Involuntary Risk - Buildings and other land uses
normally requiring occupancy or use on an involuntary basis should
have a different level of risk than those for voluntary use.
Many public and semi-public buildings and land use activities
involve involuntary useage (i.e., hospitals, nursing and convalescent
homes, mental institutions, playgrounds, schools, etc.). The
level of acceptable risk for these involuntary occupancies should
be very low.
In contrast, the location of private structures in known high
hazard areas should have a higher level of acceptable risk because
their occupancy is voluntary. Although the risk level can be some-
what higher, the level should be carefully considered due to public
agency response costs resulting from emergencies occurring in
high hazard areas.
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2. High Occupancy vs. Low Occupancy Risk - Buildings of high occupancy
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rates should have a different level of risk than buildings
associated with low occupancy rates. Generally, a high occupancy
building (i.e., large office building, auditorium, theater,
church, large motel, large shopping center, etc.) exposes more
people to a given hazard than a low occupancy building (i.e.,
warehouse, single-family dwelling, etc.). Therefore, high
occupancy buildings and land uses should be required to have
a lower risk exposure than those of low occupancy.
3. Cost of Reducing Risk - In general, a reasonable level of acceptable
risk should be determined based on the cost of its achievement.
Minimizing1 risk frequently results in higher costs. Therefore,
determining the level of risk becomes a matter of balancing the
costs involved with the lowest risk affordable. ' The level of
acceptable risk represents the point at which the public is no
longer willing to pay for further reduction of the risk.
4. Evaluating Existing Risks - The determination of acceptable risk
is not only applicable to future planning decisions, but also
to the evaluation of risks associated with existing buildings and
land uses. High risks may be lowered to a level of acceptability
by means of physical alteration. For instance, a structural
hazard abatement program which could remodel fire hazardous
buildings, relocate and/or demolish existing structures, or
change use of structure, (e.g. from high to low occupancy or
involuntary to voluntary occupancy).
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C.- General Plan Relationships
Effectiveness of the complete General Plan depends upon the understanding of
the interrelationship among the plan elements. Particularly strong relation-
ships exist between the Public Safety Element and the Geologic and Seismic
Safety, Open Space and Conservation, and Land U$e Elements.
The Public Safety Element and the Geologic and Seismic Safety Element have
the strongest relationship. They have similar goals, overlapping policies,
and in many cases, require a similar approach to reduce injury, loss of life
and property. •
Conservation is a major consideration of the Public Safety Element, as many
of the policies and action programs lead to the preservation of natural
vegetation and animal habitats through the reduction of brush fires. Similarly,
the Open Space and Conservation Element, particularly the water, soil and
minerals sections, considers several public safety issues either directly or
indirectly.
The Land Use Element can aid in the achievement of the goals of the Public
Safety Element. This Element has included the consideration of certain hazard-
ous areas in the classification of land uses' and densities. Through restrictions
on the development of hazardous areas, identified by careful investigations
as proposed in the Public Safety Element, the Land Use Element will supplement
the policies and action programs of this Element.
The ongoing relationship among the plan elements is fundamental to the General
Plan's objectives. Future action programs are dependent, on the recognition of
the need for continual coordination.
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D. Goals and Objective of the Public Safety Element
The term "goal", as used in this Element, is an aim or purpose Which is
general and timeless. A goal does not lend itself to measurement. The
decisions and activities of the -City of Carlsbad pertaining to public safety
will be guided by these goals:
1. Minimize injury, loss of life and damage to property resulting
from fire, flood, crime or hazardous use disaster occurrence.
2. Maximize public safety factors in the planning process. •
3. Optimize organization and delivery of emergency services upon
occurrence of fire, flood, crime or hazardous use disaster.
The objective of the Public Safety Element is to increase public safety by
reducing the effects of various types of hazards. The policies and programs
presented have been formulated utilizing the above goals. Progress made
toward the achievement of these goals should result in indirect benefits such
as reducing property damage and social dislocation resulting from hazardous
occurrences. .
The safety hazards considered in this Element are related to fire, flood,
crime and health hazards. Although the focus of the Element is on prevention,
the City has recognized emergency response as an important part of improving
safety. A section on emergency services has therefore been included in the
Element. • .
II. EVALUATION OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN CARLSBAD •
Awareness and knowledge of natural and man-made hazards in Carlsbad will
enable the City to adopt policies and actions which will alleviate potential
disasters and help prepare, mobilize and employ public and private resources
to meet needs when a disaster occurs. Within the City there are a number
of natural and man-made hazards which are recognized as potential sources
of disaster incidents.
The following evaluations of natural and man-made safety hazards are taken
from the list of "W-26 Natural Disaster Readiness Outlines" contained in
the "Emergency Plan" for the City of Carlsbad prepared in conjunction with
the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization (USDCESO).
A. Natural Hazards
Natural safety hazards such as earthquakes and their secondary seismic
effects, landslides, erosion and other geological hazards, with the exception
of flooding, have been identified and evaluated in detail in the Geologic
and Seismic Safety Element. Each has a h'igh probability of occurrence and
the potential for disaster is also rated high. The Geologic and Seismic
Safety Element provides Carlsbad with guidelines for the identification and
evaluation of geotechnical hazards and gives examples of investigations
that should be conducted in relation to particular geotechnical problems
that exist in certain areas of the City.
Other natural safety hazards recognized in Carlsbad are natural fires, flooding,
severe fog and storms.
1. Natural Fires - The probability of occurrence for natural fires is
rated as very high by the USDCESO. Extreme weather conditions, such
as high temperature, low humidity and/or high velocity winds cpuld
cause a fire of major proportions that could have disasterous effects
upon much of the community. Practically all of the vacant lands in
the Carlsbad planning area are covered by grass and brush. .Continuing
drying heat, and the absence of adequate protective forces could
result in large losses of property.
2. Flooding - The probability of flooding ,in the Carlsbad planning area
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is rated as high by the USDCESO. During a prolonged period of heavy
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rain, flooding can be anticipated along the three recognized flood
plains (Buena Vista Creek, Agua Hedionda Creek and San Marcos Creek)
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and along other major creeks and drainage channels. There is also
the possibility of dam failure inundation from Calavera Dam and/or
Squire's Dam in the case of seismic activity or sabotage.
3- Severe Fog - Severe fog has a high probability of occurrence from
September through March. It can be anticipated that severe traffic
congestion with multiple vehicular accidents could occur on major
traffic routes through Carlsbad when this condition is present.
4. Storms - Adverse weather conditions such as hail storms, wind storms,
and even hurricanes represent a potential threat to Carlsbad, but
have a low to very low probability of occurrence. High winds and
hail could cause extensive damage to buildings and crops within the
City and utilities of all types may be disrupted.
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B. Man-Made Hazards
Hazards produced by man vary as greatly as man's technology. Potential
threats to safety can come from explosions, transportation accidents, chemical-
and nuclear accidents, crime, or even war.
The principle man-made safety hazards which the USDCESO has prepared natural
disaster readiness outlines for are:
1. Chemical Accidents - Many of the chemicals used in today's society
are very injurious and can easily produce a major disaster. High-
ways, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and railroad right-of-ways
are all possible areas that could be adversely effected. The
probability of occurrence for chemical accidents is rated as low,
according to the USDCESO. •
2. Explosions - Sources of explosions and their magnitude can vary
greatly. They can be connected with industrial areas, pipelines,
chemical and petroleum production and storage areas and transport
accidents. Such incidents could represent a major safety hazard
to many who live or work in these areas. The probability of occurrence
is low in Carlsbad.
3. Power Blackouts - Large area power losses can be anticipated in the
future. Possible adverse results of a power blackout would be:
1-ack of adequate power to run hospital operations; failure of sewage
treatment pumps resulting in sewage overflows; failure of traffic
signals and elevators; emergency medical problems for patients and
nursing homes dependent on electrical power; severe limitation of
gasoline for public 'comsumption. The probability of occurrence for
a power blackout is evaluated as low at this time.
4. Radiation Hazards - Because of the increased uses of radioactive
substances, hazards connected with radiation have increased greatly.
The probability of a radiation disaster is rated as high. Probable
geographical areas that would most likely be affected in and around
Carlsbad are main highways, industrial areas, hospitals, research
labs, institutions, transport terminals and power plants using nuclear
fuel. Small area contamination is much more likely than contamination
of large areas, but consequences would be severe.
5. Transport Accidents - Transport accidents can occur on rail lines,
within airport flight paths, on freeways and highways and at sea.
Such accidents can include many of the other man-made hazards such
as explosions, radiation hazards, chemical accidents, oil spills,
etc. The probability of occurrence is evaluated as high. Natural
safety hazards such as fog or rain greatly increase the disaster
potential of transport accidents.
6. Water Shortage or Contamination --The probability of occurrence of
water shortage or contamination is low, according to USDCESO. Water
shortage would most severely affect fire suppression capabilities,
but could also adversely affect normal industry, business and hospital
operations. Water contamination caused by chemical accident or
sabotage could cause a wide-spread health emergency.
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7. Air Pollution - A severe air pollution alert could cause County-
wide respiratory casualties, especially if such an alert occurred
in conjunction with a severe fog. The probability of occurrence
of such an alert is low.
8. Man-Made Fires - Man-made fires" may include single or multiple
arson fires or they may be unintentional or accidental fires. The
probability of occurrence for man-made fires is low.
9. Crime and Civil Disorder - The probability of occurrence of a
major civil disorder is low. The incidence of crimes against persons
has increased greatly over the past few years. These crimes are
increasing at a much faster rate than the City's population increase.
New efforts of counteractive approaches and strategies include
the utilization of "defensible space" and improved security hard-
ware at the openings of individual buildings.
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III. POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
The City of Carlsbad recognizes all natural and man-made hazards evaluated
in Section II of this Element and that efforts can be undertaken
to prevent or mitigate the consequences of the known safety hazards
within the community. The probability of occurrence of many of the hazards
can be greatly reduced by introducing safety considerations early into the
planning process. The impact of others, although difficult to prevent, can
be greatly reduced by proper emergency preparedness.
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A. Fire Hazards
Policy 1: The City shall seek to reduce fire hazards to an acceptable
level of risk.
Action Program 1.1: Advocate and support revisions in the State Penal
Code.to impose criminal liability on property owners for
structure fires resulting from identified and uncorrected fire
hazards. .
Action Program 1.2: Advocate and support State legislation which would
provide tax incentives.to encourage the repair or demolition
of structures which could be considered fire hazards. This
legislation should also allow for the nonassessment of major
fire prevention improvements made to structures under Fire
Department supervision; including sprinkler systems, early
warning fire detection systems, etc.
Action Program 1.3: Develop formal programs that provide .for adequate
fire inspection of structures within the City.
Action Program 1.4 : Encourage the International Conference of Building
Officials to continue to make changes in the Uniform Building
Code that act to improve structures from a fire safety stand-
point.
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Action Program 1.5: Adopt a Master Plan for Fire Protection Services.
This Plan should include such things as facility locations,
manpower and equipment standards, enforcement policies, etc.
Action Program 1.6: Develop and adopt City ordinances that:
a) Define "fire hazard areas" -and "fire hazardous structures".
b) Require roofing material to meet specific fire safety
standards in all fire hazard areas.
Action Program 1.7: The City shall:
a) Conduct an inventory and evaluation of fire hazardous
structures to include identification of building occupancy
type, value and age.
b) Establish priorities for the renovation, demolition, or
necessary occupancy reduction of designated fire hazardous
buildings.
Action Program 1.8: Coordinate and integrate fire prevention programs
with the County fire services coordinator when such action
would be in the best interest of the City.
Action Program 1.9: Work toward the establishment of a centralized and
automated fire water distribution control system.
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Policy 2: The City will consider in land use decisions, site con-
straints in terms of fire hazards. Within designated areas
where population or building densities may be inappropriate
to the hazards present, measures will be taken to mitigate
the risk of life and property loss.
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Action Program 2.1: Identify and classify fire hazard arc^is of varying
severity and specify the conditions under which development
and use of these areas should occur.
Action Program 2.2: Review and update existing land division regulations,
zoning ordinance, and other planning implementation regulations
as they relate to the Public Safety Element.
Action Program 2.3: Expland the City's data base on fire hazards in-
cluding the history of past fires, potential fire, hazardous
conditions and new techniques in fire suppression and
prevention, and related disciplines. Also utilize other
available data bases such as the State's recently
initiated California Fire Incident Reporting System*
(CFIRS) program.
Policy 3: The City will support the improvement of the delivery
of fire protection services through functional cooperation
of fire agencies. '
B. Flood Hazards
Policy ]_; The City will establish standards and criteria to reduce
'flood hazards and implement them by adopting new codes and
ordinances or strengthening existing ones.
Policy 2: The City will continue to pursue flood control programs
through such means as; application of the grading ordinance,
the flood plain overlay zone, and the recommendations of
the Open Space and Conservation and the Geologic and
Seismic Safety Elements.
Action Program 2.1: Establish programs and schedules necessary for the
construction of storm drain systems in the City.where such
systems are non-existent or inadequate.
Policy 3: The City will seek the cooperation and coordination of
all jurisdictions and agencies involved in the mitigation
of flood hazards such as the San Diego County Flood Control
District.
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C. Crime Prevention
Policy 1: Encourage and support continued research and the use of new
design concepts and technological improvements for the prevention
of crime.
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Policy 2: Encourage crime prevention through the planning process by
establishing specific 'design criteria and standards to be used
in the review of land use development.
Action Program 2.1: Authorize and encourage representatives of the Police
Department to participate in Interdepartmental
conferences to review specific land use development proposals.
Action Program 2.2: Develop and adopt a comprehensive Building Security
Ordinance.
Action Program 2.3: Maintain and update guidelines for the utilization
of street and public building lighting systems that conserve
energy as well as help in crime prevention.
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D. Health and Safety Hazards
Policy 1: The City will continue to pursue airport safety programs
within the Palomar Airport flight path through such means
as enforcement of the "Non-Residential Reserve" program
defined in the Land Use Element, support of the recommendations
contained in the Palomar Airport Land Use Plan prepared by
the Comprehensive Planning Organization, and by requiring site
development review of affected projects.
Policy 2: The City will maintain and periodically update standard
design criteria for the design of public works improve-
ments in the City of Carlsbad.
Action Program 2.1; Maintain and update the City's Standard Design
Criteria as appropriate information becomes available. These
criteria should reflect minimum standards for street designs
and peak load water supply and fire flow requirements.
Policy 3: The City will support the work of the San Diego Air Quality
Planning Team in its preparation of the Sari Diego Regional
Air Quality Strategy.
Policy 4: The City will continue to pursue health safety measures
through the application of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
through cooperation with the County's Department of Public Health.
Policy 5: The City will develop and maintain
safety criteria'related to.the public hazards presented in
this Element. Where it has no authority, the City will encourage
and support other agencies in the development of strict safety •
standards for the protection of all the citizens of Carlsbad.
Policy 6: The City will utilize health safety considerations in the
planning process.
Action Program 6.1: Develop and adopt new
ordinances or amendments to existing ordinances and-other land
use regulations that will mandate the review, evaluation, and
restriction of land uses that may be subject to undue risk,
These regulations should include requirements specifically
relating to geologic, seismic, flood, and fire hazards into
subdivision, grading, zoning and other ordinances where
needed. . . •
Action Program 6.2: In the development of a public or private project,
the potential of significant geologic, seismic, soils and
hydrologic problems should be resolved at the earliest stage
of project approval rather than after a project has become
fully committed. Studies should be made of geologic and
other health and safety considerations in all Environmental
Impact Reports.
Action Program 6.3: The Capital Improvement Program for the City should
include capital improvements deemed necessary for the mitigation
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and control of health and safety hazards which are determined
to be unacceptable in relation to the risks involved.
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Emergency Services
Policy 1: The City will encourage and support a comprehensive emergency
medical services system which coordinates regional resources.
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Action Program 1.1: Work with the County Office of Emergency Services
in their preparation of:
a) A coordinated regional resource utilization plan.
b) County-wide ambulance standards for general operation,
personnel, training, equipment, and area of response.
c) An ongoing Poison Information Center.
Policy 2: The City shall encourage and support continued research and
use of new technology to achieve an optimal level of emergency
medical services.
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Action Program 2.1 ; Encourage and support the establishment and
continual improvement of a County-wide emergency telephone
communications system (9-1-1) in order that there be a
minimal time lag between the occurrence of an incident and
the dispatching of emergency units.
Policy 3: The City will encourage and support measures which are
necessary for the upgrading of ambulance services and training
of emergency medical personnel.
Action Program 3.1: Encourage the Office of Emergency Medical Services
•to coordinate with all educational institutions which offer
Emergency Medical Technician training to achieve uniform
training standards for the delivery of emergency medical services,
Policy 4: The City will maintain and periodically update'the City of
Carlsbad Emergency Plan.
Action Program 4.1: Maintain and update emergency contingency plans as
appropriate information becomes available. These plans will
refine the overall City Emergency Plan to include specific
emergency service requirements and activities for potential
disasters such as flooding due to dam failure or tsunamis.
Policy 5: The City will continue to support and expand public informa-
tion programs related to the public hazards presented in this
Element. Where it has no authority to direct, the City will
encourage and support public safety programs>
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms .
Acceptable Risk - The level of risk below which no specific action by
local government is deemed to be necessary.
Avoidable Risk - Risk not necessary to take because individual or public
goals can be achieved at the same or less total "cost" by other
means without taking the risk.
Defensible Space - Concept of urban space designed to.inhibit crime by
utilizing the proprietary concerns of residents. ' Key ingredients
in designing defensible space include: improving the natural
capability of residents to visually survey the public areas of their
residential environment; enhancing spheres-of territorial influence
within which residents can easily adopt proprietary attitude; and
enhancing safety through the strategic geographic locations of
intensively used community facilities. .
Fire Hazard - Any condition or action which may increase the potential
of fire to a greater degree than that.customarily recognized as
normal by official agencies responsible for fire prevention or
suppression; or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere
with the operations of the fire agency or the egress of occupants
in the event of fire.
Fire Hazardous Areas - Any land covered with grass, grain, brush or
forest or land situated close enough to such areas that are seriously
exposed to flying brands, situated on slopes or isolated in such a
manner that a fire would be difficult to suppress.or would result
in substantial fire or erosion damage.
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Fire Prevention - The function of approving building plans; inspecting
buildings, their contents, and their fire protection equipment
•to eliminate or minimize hazardous conditions or operations;
public education; and investigating the causes of fires to serve
as a guide for future fire prevention priorities.
Fire Protection Services - Any official agency charged with the
responsibility of protecting life and/or property through such
operations which may be necessary to extinguish or control any
fire,' perform any rescue operation, investigate suspected or
reported fires, gas leaks, or other hazardous conditions or
situations. .
High Occupancy - An occupant load (capacity) of 300.persons or more.
Unacceptable Risk - Level of risk above which specific action by
government is deemed to be necessary to protect life and property.
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Appendix B: Design Criteria for .Crime Prevention
The following section consists of physical design criteria to be considered
when analyzing proposed developments as a part of a coordinated effort to
reduce crime through the physical planning process. These design con-
siderations should be used as guidelines for project review by law enforce-
ment and physical planning personnel. Application of these basic spatial
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concepts of crime prevention in the early planning and design stages can
appreciably serve to minimize law enforcement problems in the future.
Listed below are approximately 100 specific design questions which should
be considered depending on the particular type of proposed land use
development project. These design questions have been drawn from the
Handbook of Crime Prevention through Physical Planning, produced by the
Southern California Association of Governments.- The following questions
have been grouped into six categories: Street Design and Siting,
Structural Design, Parking, Walkways, Landscaping, and Miscellaneous.
Ten different types of development proposals are abbreviated in the
right-hand columns as follows: Residential Subdivision (RES), Apartment
Complex (APT), Commercial Development (COM), Industrial Park (IND),
Public Building (PUB BLDG), School (SCH), Public Park or Open Space (PARK),
Mobile Home Park (MHP), Second Home Development (SHD), and Commercial
Recreation Development (CRD). The checklist can be used by locating the
type of development being reviewed in one of the ten right-hand columns
and then considering all design questions for which a check appears in
that column.
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UUSICN CONSIDERATIONS FOR CRIME PREVENTION INJKE PLANNING PROCESS
QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.IN PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS
•A . Street Design f( Siting
1. Do Street patterns allow optimum observation
by patrol and neighborhood residents?
2. Do major throughways, avoid bisecting small
neighborhoods-of clusted homes or apts.
Are streets designed to allow entire devel-
opment -or at least a complete neighborhood
unit to fall within a single jurisdiction?
Does street patterns and set backs § siting
facilitate patrol observation from the
street?
5. Are streets sufficiently lighted, wide and
'straight to provide' adequate patrol obser-
vation?
6. Are deadend service streets or alleys avoided?
7. Are cul-de-sacs short enough to optimize
patrol timing and potential neighborhood
observation and recognition?
8. Do cul-de-sacs provide ready turning radii
and avoid backing into potential escape
routes?
9. Are streets designed and named systematically
to facilitate emergency responses?
10. Are major through streets minimum in number
yet designed to facilitate emergency response?
11.Are buildings set back enough to deter a
causual passerby from entering the complex?
RES APT COM IND
PUB
BLOG
X-
X
sen PARK MHP SHD
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.QUESTIONSJO BE CONSIDERED IN PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS
A. Street Design f, Siting (cont.)
12. Arc buildings sited to allow sufficient
open areas around and between them to
facilitate surveillance and ready emer-
gency response?
13. Are sufficient access roads provided to
facilitate patrol and emergency response?
14. Is vehicle access provided to front and
- back of buildings? >
15.. Is site readily patrollable and accessible
if emergency response is needed?
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16. Can access to area be limited to one road
or controlled by a security gate?
17. Can main roads be secured when area is
- not in use?
18. Is site located where periodic high volume
use or large attendance could create
problems for surrounding property owners?
19. Can areas designed for high volume activities
be located to optimize patrol observation?
20. Is site located adjacent to areas with
existing or potential crime problems?
21. Would opening or closing a street create
any potential problems in patrol observation
or emergency response?
22. Can seasonal residences and shops be
clustered .or intermingled with year
round residences to aid security?
RES APT COM IND
X
X
X
PUB
BLDG SCH PARK MHP
X
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Questions to bo Considered in Project Review Process
B. Structural Design
1. Arc building entrances clearly visible to
patrols, the public, or neighbors from the
street?
2. Are entrances provided adequate lighting?
3. Can all entrances be secured?
4. Are there only a minimum number of entrances
which, where possible, require passage
through a central point? .
S. Are unobservable windows designed to prevent
access?
6. Are unobservable windows minimized?
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7. Are address numerals clearly visible?
8. Are there separate entrances for public
employees, and service deliveries?
9. Are stairwells open and observable?
10. Could glass elevators on the exterior of
the building be used?
11. Are the elevators equipped with silent
security alarm button and programmed to
return to first floor and open?
12. Do buildings open onto a central courtyard
and face one another?
13. Are number of units per apartment building
limited -to facilitate sense of neighborlyness
and mutual observations?
RES
X.
X
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X
X
X
X
APT
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
COM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IND
X
X
X
X
x'
X
X
X
X
X
PUB'
BLDG
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
sen
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PARK
X
X
MHP
X
X
X
X
SHD
X
X
•
CRD
X
X
X
X
X
c
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Questions TO RE CONSTHKRED' TN PROJECT REVIEW pRr.rE.ss RES APT ;CM IND
PUB
BLDG SCH PARK MHP
3. Structural Design (cont.)
14. Is there adequate storage areas for valuable
equipment?
15. Are storage areas well lighted, securable
and/or located to maximize observation by
residents or patrol units?
16. Does each residence have its own storage
area?
17. Are any service entrances located to permit
limited and observable access?
18, Are offsets in exterior building design kept
to a minimum to facilitate surveillance?
Can unlocked entrances be limited to one?
20. Are provisions made for building security con
trol devices wherever feasible? (e.g. TV
surveillance of corridors, electronic
locking and warning devices, central
. security control system, etc.)
21. Have recesses, offsets and exposed columns
in building interior been kept to a
minimum?
22. Can public areas and corridors be limited
to tine per floor?
23. Are there suitable alarms or detection
devices in stairwells where needed?
24. Can windows be eliminated or minimized on
first floor?
25. If not, fixed glass (non-openable) or
shatterproof glass be used?
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X
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Questions to be Considered in Project Review Process
n. Structural Design (cont.)
26. Are special security entrances, elevators
or corridors needed?
27. Have closets and storage areas along public
corridors been minimized?
28. Arc heavy public contact functions designed
•for lower floors?
29. Can escalators be used' for public use instead
of elevators?
30. Are public contact counters located in open
areas for ready surveillance?
31. Have sensitive functions and equipment
been located in readily securable area?
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32. Is interior lighting adequate for
surveillance and security practices?
. .33. Are all structural or landscaping features
eliminated which provide access to roofs?
34. Can various functional areas be grouped or
isolated to such as those used at night to
facilitate security and observation of those
areas and building not in use?
35. Arc restrooms located close to patrolled
streets with unobstructed entrances
observable from the street?
. 36. Are restrooms well lighted inside and out
with tamper-proof fixtures?
37. Can access to. one building give access to
others through interconnecting attics or
basements? • •
RES APT
X
COM
X
X
X
X
X
X
• -•
X
X
IND
X
X
X
X
X
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PUtf
BLDG
X
X
X
X
X
X
•X
X
X
X
X
sen
X
X
X
PARK
X
X
X
X
MHP SHD
.
:RD
V.
X
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X
X
X
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Questions to.be Considered in Proiect Review Process
B. Structural Design (cont.)
38. Can access to one part of a building give
access to the entire building?
C. Parking
1. Is sufficient off-street parking provided to
allow minimal street parking?
2. Are securable garages planned instead of
open carports?
3. Are garages sited for ready patrol observation?
4. Are parking areas \vell lighted?
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j. Is parking area located to minimize ready
access to buildings except for authorized
persons? ' .
6. Are parking stalls laid out to facilitate
patrol observation?
7. Can ingress and egress from parking areas
' " be effectively 'controlled?
8. Is ready surveillance of parking areas
provided?
9. Can parking . areas be secured when not in use?
Can chain link fencing be used?
10.^ Does proposed landscaping obsure observation
of parking areas?
tl. Can parking area be designed to facilitate
patrol observation such being depressed to
lower level?
RES
X
X
X
APT
X
X
X
X
X
X
1C
COM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IND
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PUS.
BLDG
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SCH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PARK
X
X
,
X
X
X
X
MHP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SHD
-
X
X
X
-
•
CRD
X
X
X
X
X
•
X
X
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.;. Parking (cont.)
12. Are areas designated for bicycle parking
readily observabl-e and have immovable
parking racks?
13. Can attendant stations be situated to provide
maximum observation of parking areas, as
well as, structures and elevator entrances?
14. Has both high and low profile lighting been
considered?
15. Can late hour parkers be closed to activity
area to reduce isolation?
16. Can all parking be located in central areas?
I). Walkways
1. Are walkways located to maximize number of
people using and observing them?
2. Are they routed past areas where people are
likely to congregate?
3. Are they wide and straight enough to allow
.clear observation? .
4. If to be used at night, is adequate lighting
provided?
5. Does landscaping provide for minimal
concealment?
6. Arc access roads nearby to allow emergency
vehicles to get close to walkways?
RES
X
X
X
X
X
X
APT
X
X
X
X
X .
X
X.
X
COM
X
X
X
X
X
-X
X
X
X
X
IND
X
•
•X
X
X
X
X
X
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PUBT
BLDG
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SCH
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PARK
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
X
MHP
X
X
X
X
X
X
SHD
X
X
X
CRD
X
X
X
X
X
.
X
X
X
X
X
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.Questions to be Considered in Project Review Process
E. Landscaping
1. Is landscaping of the type and located to
maximize observation as well as the desired
aesthetics?
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2. Is lighting used for both security and
aesthetics?
3. Are walls planned only where necessary or a
desirable buffer?
4. Are any walls high enough to deter climbing?
5. Are walls situated such as set back from
walkways to provide minimal concealment
for potential attacker?
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6. Could walls be designed so as to allow partial
visibility such as a staggered block wall or
. chain link fence be used instead?
P. Miscellaneous
."1. Are recreational or other community facilities
provided in neighborhood areas to allow
neighbors to become better aquainted?
2. Is buffer provided between neighborhood
areas and commercial, industrial, and school
areas such as an expanse of open park land
or high wall?
3. Have provisions for intrusion alarm systems
"* been included?
i . Are there nearby off-site areas where crowds
can congregate but police units cannot
readily patrol?
5. Can a private security force be employed?
RES
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
APT
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
\
X
COM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IiND
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PU6.
BLDG
X
X
sen
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PARK
X
X
X
MHP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SHD
*
X
X
CRD
X
" X
X
X
X
X
•
X
X
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Appendix C: Building Security Ordinance Example
CITY OF CERRITOS
ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS
REQUIRING INCREASED SECURITY PROTECTION
FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AND COMMER-
CIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS, AMENDING
THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE .
' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council Council of the City of Cerritos has directed
the Department of Environmental Affairs and the City's Law Enforcement
Officials to study ways of increasing the protection afforded property
owners, residents and businessment in this City against illegal entry to
their property, burglary, and related crimes. The City. Staff, and Planning
Commission, have recommended the adoption of an ordinance requiring the in-
stallation of minimum security devices to deter illegal entry of residences
and other structures. It is the opinion of the City Staff and the law enforce-
ment agencies, that if these additional security devices are installed, that
they will decrease illegal entries and burglary of property and deter the
.commission of other crimes. Although there are some increased costs that
will result by requiring the installation of these security devices, this
City Council believes that these costs are minimal when compared with the
benefits which will result to property owners, residents and businessmen
in this City. . This ordinance is required in order to protect the public
peace, health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately after
its adoption. .-'.,..
Section 2. Section 15.04.100 is hereby added to the'Cerritos Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"15.94.100. Chapter 67 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is
hereby amended, by adding thereto Section 6718 to read as follows:
'Section 6718. Additional Security Devices. All new constructions
in the City of Cerritos shall comply with the following:
1. Residential Buildings:
(a) Key operated devices shall be provided on all sliding doors
and where such doors serve as a primary access to the dwelling
and such locks shall be operable from the outside by a key
utilizing a bored lock cylinder of a minimum 5 pin tumbler
construction. Mounting screws for the lock case shall be
inaccessable from the outside. Lock bolts shall be capable
of Withstanding a force of 300 pounds applied in any direct-
ion. The lock bolt shall engage the.strike sufficiently
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to prevent its being disengaged by any possible movement
of the door with the space or clearances provided for (
installation and operation. These requirements shall
apply to openings which are less than one story above
grade or are otherwise accessable from the outside.
(b) Except as provided hereinafter, single sliding doors
shall have the movable section of the door slide along
the inside portion of the tract frame and the sliding
screen panel shall slide along the outside portion of
the tract frame. Single sliding doors may have the
movable section of the door slide along the outside
portion of the tract frame, provided that adequate
locking systems, anti-lift out devices, and secondary
locks are installed, and the entire sliding door
system is approved by the Director of Environmental
Affairs. '
(c) A secondary locking device approved by the Director
of Environmental Affairs shall be installed on all
•windows, doors, or other openings and all'sliding
doors regardless, of" location.
(d) A sliding window and/or doors, when latched, shall not
be capable of being lifted up and disengaged from its
normal locked position.
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(e) Sliding doors and windpws, including but not limited
to the glass, locking devices, and structural frames,
shall be labeled showing certification and approval by
a recognized testing laboratory.
2. Commercial and Industrial Buildings: . .
(a) Commercial and Industrial Buildings shall be required
to be installed with periphery alarm system wiring
approved by the Director of Environmental Affairs.
(b) In these instances where the proposed use of the
- property may require additional security devices,
then the Director of Environmental Affairs may require,
in addition to the perphery system wiring, the instal-
lation of an approved alarm system device.1"
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Appendix E: State Guidelines
SAFETY ELEMENT
1. AUTHORITY
Government Code Section 65302.1 requires a safety element of all city and
county general plans, as follows: .
•A safety element for the protection of the community from fires
and geologic hazards ''including feature's necessary for such pro-
tection as evacuation routes, peak. load water supply requirements,
minimum road widths, clearances around structures, and geologic
hazard mapping in areas of known geologic hazard.
2. TEE SCOPE AND NATURE OF THE SAFETY ELEMENT
The objective of this element is to introduce safety considerations in
the planning process in order to reduce loss of life, injuries, damage to
• property, and economic and social, dislocation resulting from fire and
dangerous geologic occurences.
A. General policy statement that:
(1) Recognizes safety hazards
(2) Identifies goals for reducing hazard
(3) Specifies the level of acceptable risk
(4) Specifies objectives to be attained in reducing safety hazards
as related to existing and new structures.
(5) Sets priorities for the abatement of safety hazards, recognizing'
the variable frequency and occurrence of hazardous events.
B. A map showing the location and extent of known geologic hazards.
C. Standards, and general criteria for land use and circulation relating to:
(1) Fire prevention and control
(2) Geologic hazards
D. Consideration may be given to the crime prevention aspects of land use
development such as planning for "defensible space".
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A. Identification, mapping and evaluation of existing and potential hazards,
both as to severity and frequency of occurrence. Analysis of hazardous
land use relationships. .
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B. With maximum citizen input "acceptable risk" should be determined.
In making this determination, it should be kept in mind that any
attempt to develop the appropriate planning response to potential
hazard involves a judgement, either explicit or implicit, of how
much risk is -acceptable. There is no such thing as a perfectly
hazard-free environment. Natural and man-made hazards of some kind
and degree are always present. However, efforts can be productively
undertaken to try to mitigate the consequences of known hazards.
In the context of the Safety Element, the problem of risk is one of
public policy and the appropriate allocation of public resources to
mitigate hazards. The central question is, "how safe is safe enough?"
The planner's responsibility is to provide a framework in which a
comnunitywide, as opposed to an individual, response to the question
can be meaningful. The first of several essential steps is the rec-
ognition of the presence of a hazard. Much of the planning of the
past has proceeded without enough knowledge of the natural forces
at play in a given area.
Once a problem has been recognized, considerable effort is required
to evaluate its likely severity, frequency, and the characteristics
of the area involved. This step should take into account the bene-
fit/cost ratio of reducing hazard, acknowleding the intangibles in-
volved, and comparing it with that-of other projects. The factors
. of voluntary and involuntary exposure to risk must be considered in
reaching a decision.
C. Define nature and magnitude of effort required to correct or mitigate
hazards.
D. Define general nature of regulations and programs needed to prevent
or mitigate the effects of hazards in the developed and natural
environments.
E. Exchange information and advice with fire, police and public works
departments, other agencies, and specialty personnel in the formu-
lation of the element.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Acceptable Risk: The level of risk below which no specific
action by local government is deemed to be
necessary.
Unacceptable Risk: Level of risk above which specific action by
government is deemed to be necessary to protect
life and property.
Avoidable Risk: Risk not necessary to take because individual
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or public goals can be achieved at the same
or less total "cost" by other means without
taking the risk. ' . .
Defensible Space; Concept of urban space designed-to inhibit
crime by utilizing the proprietary concerns
of residents. Key ingredients in designing
defensible space include: improving the
natural capability of residents to visually
survey the public areas of,their residential
environment; enhancing spheres of territorial
influence within which residents can easily
adopt proprietary attitude; and enhancing
safety through th'e strategic geographic loca-
tion of intensively used community facilities.
5. RELATIONSHIPS OF THE SAFETY ELE14ENT '
A. To Other Elements: • .
(1) The Safety Element contributes to developing, land use standards and
policies. These will relate type and intensity of use to the level
of risk from fire and geologic hazard, to the effect of development
upon that risk, and to the availability of services and facilities
to combat them.
. The Safety Element also contributes basic standards and requirements
to the circulation and optional public utilities elements, and will
have important implications for the open space and conservation elements.
(2) Because of the strong relationship with the Seismic Safety Element,
the local planning body may wish to prepare these two elements simul-
taneously or to combine the two elements into a single document.
B. To Other-Factors:
(1) Social: The element is directed at reducing social costs due to
injury, loss of life, or public or private dislocations increasing
•the sense of community security and well-being.
(2) Economic: The element should be directed at reducing costs of direct
property loss and economic dislocation.
(3) Environmental Impact: The Safety Element .provides the policy directives
for reducing adverse impacts on both the built and natural environments
of major safety hazards.
C. To Other Agencies:
;(1) - The preparation of the Safety Element would also be facilitated by
identifying, and securing the cooperation of major Federal, state
regional and private owners of land in a largely natural state, which
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or public goals can be achieved at the same
or less total "cost" by other means without
taking the risk.
Defensible Space: Concept of urban space designed to inhibit
crime by utilizing the proprietary concerns
of residents. Key ingredients in designing
defensible space include: improving the
natural capability of residents to visually
survey the public areas of their residential
environment; enhancing spheres of territorial
influence within which residents can easily
adopt proprietary attitude; and enhancing
safety through the strategic geographic loca-
tion of intensively used community facilities.
5, RELATIONSHIPS OF THE SAFETY ELEfflNT
A. To Other Elements:' ' '
(1) The Safety Element contributes to developing land use standards and
policies.' These will relate type and intensity of-use to the level
of risk from fire and geologic hazard, to the effect of development
upon that risk, and to the availability of services and facilities
to combat them. • ' .
The Safety Element also contributes basic standards and requirements
to the circulation and optional public utilities elements, and will
have important implications for the open space and conservation elements.
. (2) Because of the strong relationship with the Seismic Safety Element,
the local planning body may wish to prepare these two elements simul-
taneously or to combine the two elements into a single document.
B. To Other Factors:
(1) Social: The element is directed at reducing social costs due to
injury, loss of life, or public or private dislocations increasing
.the sense of community security and well-being.
(2) Economic: The element should be directed at reducing costs of direct
property loss and economic dislocation.
(3) Environmental Impact: The Safety Element provides the policy directives
for reducing adverse impacts on both the built and natural environments
of major safety hazards.
C. Tp^ Other Agenci es:
(1) The preparation of the Safety Element would also be facilitated by
.identifying, and securing the cooperation of major Federal, state
regional and private owners of land in a largely natural state, which
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affects the potential fire hazard. Such agencies would include,
for example, the national and state park services.
(2) Local planning bodies are encouraged to enter into joint planning
and the execution of mutual assistance pacts related to safety
hazards materially affecting more than one planning jurisdiction.• _
A. Concurrent or subsequent revision of other general plan elements to
incorporate safety policies and criteria.
B. Addition of capital improvements as may be necessary for the mitigation
and control of safety hazards to the capital improvement program.
C. Review and possible amendment of zoning, subdivision and site development
regulations to incorporate safety provisions.
D. Formulate building and fire safety inspection programs of buildings and
premises to identify fire and other safety hazards.. •
E. Provide input to contingency plans for major disaster or emergencies.
F. Provide for ongoing review of major public and private development proposals
by fire and police departments to insure compatibility with safety objectives.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RE: SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
July 1, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 1200
Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, to consider adoption of the SAFETY ELEMENT
as a part of the Carlsbad General Plan.
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
Publish: June 19, 1975 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RE: SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City
of Carlsbad, California, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 27,
1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad,
to consider adoption of the Safety Element as a part of the Carlsbad General
Plan.
Those persons wishing to speak on this Element are cordially invited to
attend the public hearing. If you have any questions, please call 729-1181
and ask for the Planning Department.
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
Published: May 15, 1975 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION