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General Plan
Approved by
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 20, 1994
Resolution No. 3631
Adopted by
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
Resolution No.
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Claude A. Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Stanton
Councilmember Ann Kulchin
Councilmember Ramona Finnil
Councilmember Julie Nygaar
PLANNING COMMISSION I Chairperson Peggy Savary
Vice-Chair Kim Welshons Marni Bet
Tom G. Erwin Matthew Ha
Bailey Noble Clarence Schlehubc
City Manager, Ray Patchett
Community Development Director, Marty Orenyak
Planning Director, Michael J. Holzmiller
Senior Planner, Adrienne Landers (Project Manager)
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SECTION DMDER COLOI
VISION AND INTRODUCTION ................................... Whit1
LAND USE ELEMENT Ivor I CIRCULATION ELEMENT ........................................ Ta
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NOISE ELEMENT ............................................ Yelloi
HOUSING ELEMENT Go1
OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT Gree
PUBLICSAFETY .............................................. B1i
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT Pir
ARTSELEMENT Chen
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick's Church at the southeast
comer of Hading Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City's first administrative offices. Over the next few years it seirved as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children's library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Majoiie Howard-Jones.
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1. CARLSBAD - THE VISION ................................................................ , ...............
I II. INTRODUCING CARLSBAD ............................................................................
111. HOW TO USE THIS GENERAL PLAN ............................................................
A. THE HORIZON: GETTING THERE
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Contents ......................................................................................................................
The Vision
The Elements
What Are Goals, Objectives, and Implementing Policies and Programs? ...................
C. RELATIONSHIP OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
MONITORING
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D. KEY SUBJECTS - CROSS REFERENCE ....................................................................
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1. CARLSBAD - THE VISION
A City which provides a balanced variety of
land uses for living, business, employment, recre-
aiion, and open space opportunities.
A City committed to the economic g.
progressive commercial and industrial bu.
to serve the employment, shopping, recreati
service needs of its residents.
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A City which offers safe, attractive
residential areas with a wide range of
housing types, styles, andprice lev-
A City which recogn
value of its unique ecolog I els in a variety oflocations. sitionmacoustalcityof b
fiagle lagoons, andun
canyons; which has tak I the diverse living, playing, and to conserve the quai
quantity of ifsair, wa1
and biological resoa
A City which I within the City.
A City which provides nizes its awn history;
has preserved and inti
that history in a variety I adequate public facilities to I residents. dentid andcommercial ne,
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participant in the solution of regional issue.
A City which balances
working needsandservices of
the four sub-communities
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preserve the quality of life of its
A City which provides a diversi-
fied, comprehensive park system that offers a
wide variety of recreational activities and park
facilities.
A City where travel is safe and easiIy accom-
modatedwhether it be by mass transit, in an automo-
bile, on a bicycle or as a pedestrian.
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for more information on facilities planning and gro
management). II. INTRODUCING
CARLSBAD
In addition to the original village (now an ac
ne city of Carlsbd is a coml community Redevelopment ha), the City now includes an bti~
located in the nofiwestern cOmer of sari ~i~~~ county, tionally noted resort and surrounding residential ne]
California, appro-tely 35 miles no& of downtown borhoods, the most active general aviation airport in I
Sa Diego and approximately 90 miles south of down- Diego county, a 2,ooo+-acre CmPUs-indUfirial coni
town Los Angeles. It shares borders with the incorporated (Providing over 4 million square feet of light and gent
cities ofoceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Encnim and industrial Uses), a milliOn-PlUS Square feet regod shc
a small unincorporated area of the County of San Diego p~~l,anda~Jor~to~ll(~thover2°d~e~hiE
(See Map 1 - ‘‘Regional L~ation” and Map 2 - ‘‘City h of 1992 the assessed Va1Uation Of the city Was $I
Boundaries”). billion. The split was 73 percent residential and
percent non-residential. The City is accessed by t
State Route 78 (which runs along the northern bound;
of the City), by the Atchison Tolpeka and Santa Fe rail 1
(which lies parallel to the 1-5 route), and by several ma
roads following both inland and coastal routes.
The City first developed around the turn of the fieeways - hterstate 5 (which lUns along the coast) 2
century as a rail stop on the southern side of the Buena
Vista Lagoon, taking its name from Karlsbad, Bavaria,
because of the quality of the mineral waters found in both
cities. From its inception, until well after incorporation as
a general law city in 1952, Carlsbad existed as a quaint
village-by-the-sea. However, following a series of annex-
ations beguninthe 1960sthe City begantogrow gradually
in area and population. From its original 7.5 square miles
and 7,000 people, the City grew to its current 42.2 square
miles and approximately 65,700 people (as of January
1992). All lands within the City’s official, state-approved
“sphere of influence”, including all unincorporated
“county islands”, have now been annexed, with the likely
result that Carlsbad’s incorporated area will not grow
appreciably in the fbture. As the current boundaries are
now likely to be the City’s ultimate boundaries, fbbre
growth will occur only from within.
I I 1. HOW TO U SE TH 1 S
GENERAL PLAN
A. THE HORIZON: GETTING
THERE
It is customary for a general plan to indicate t
official %&re period during which it will be in effect.
In some plans this period has a discrete beginni
and end, with the end being tied to a specific ‘‘hOriz(
Year” 15 Or 20 Years in the future. The Plan takes tl
Position that it Cannot anticipate the needs Of the COmlll
itlv beyond the hOrizon Year and, therefore, the Plan m
be in effect Ody until that time, upon which it will have
be revised in order to have any on-gohg relevance.
As of 1993, a little Over halfofthe City had been
developed. Another quarter ofthe City is invarious stages
ofpleg, thus setting the stage for additional near- and
mid-term development. Since 1986 Carlsbad has been a
‘‘growth management” city in which the major public
facilities are being carefblly planned, financed, and their
capacities sized to serve a targeted ultimate population
and number ofresidential units (see the Land Use Element Alternatively,theplanmaybedesignateda“builc
out” plan, without a horizon year. It is assumed that tk
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plan will direct the future development of the city to some
theoretical end-point (the “build-out” state) at which
point all the land of the city will have been developed in
accord with the policies and proposals of the plan.
non-residential land may last until about 204(
these assumptions, before the city absorbs all of
land (reaching “build-out”) my neighborho
have advanced through their life cycles and will
ing the next cycle through redevelopment.
Both approaches have merits and limitations. In
considering the approach to use with this general plan,
note was made of the way a city typically grows and
evolves.
The City has adopted an aggressive groi
agement plan in which major public facilities i
planned and their capacities sized to acconm
yields of people and structures anticipated to re:
fully utilizing the City’s land in accord with th
plan. In this sense, there yiJ be an upper lim
ultimate population and intensity of develoI
Carlsbad and its sub-areas, no matter the stage
tion of the individual neighborhoods and distric
particular point in time. Hence, a build-out cond
eventually come about, at least in terms of the ci
of public facilities and the physical and fjna~
sources needed to create and support them. Thi
facilities planning requires a long-term orienta
cause pipelines in the ground, roads, and other in:
ture facilities have useful lives ranging typically
to Over 100 Years. clearly, a vision (Or horizon
Only 15 to 20 Years is Mequa* for Such Plm
Carlsbad has followed the pattern typical ofmost
cities in California. It started small, on undeveloped land,
and continued to grow larger -neighborhood by neighbor-
hood, district by district -over many years. Thus, “build-
0ut”has occurred and continues to occur in a hierarchical
way. First, lots build-out, followed by blocks, neighbor-
hoods, districts, communities, and, onceannexationceases,
eventually the entire city. For the various districts and
neighborhoods development will occur at different times - and, hence, so will build-out.
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stated horizon year. But, recognizing the ri I socidpattems. neighborhood evolution, neither is it a “build-out”
the traditional sense. Rather, this general plan is i
to be a living document, one which will grow ani u with the dynamics Ofthe com~q.
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Yet Once a given district & been developed,
change continues. With time: buildings and people age;
families come and leave; idrastmcture wears out and
demands maintenance or replacement; commercial strat-
egies evolve, resulting in changes to businesses; new
industries are created; styles, needs and wants change; and
everyhng is affected by new technologies and evolving
h consideration of these observations,
~OU& it all each neighborhood and district
typically follows a natural physical and social evolution-
ary pattern. Starting as new development it grows into
maturity. Finally as the useful lives of buildings and
facilities come to a close, it becomes ripe for renewal and
redevelopment. This is the typical urban pattern.
When adopted, the General Plan pro]
picture of an ideal, end-state in keeping with 1
values set out in “Carlsbad-The Vision” (fount
beginning ofthis Visionand Introduction) and the
Policies and PrOPOSdS. However, it is al WaJ
understood that this theoretical end-shte will E:
never be reallzed, though the Values and GSii
CC&IU~ to be carried fOm~d. In kePh2 v
concept Of a general Plan cycle it is intended 1
Carkbad Cheral plan will be mkwed Perida
that it will be mendedfromthetothe, as CirCutr
and the Public interest W~rrant. WitheaChmk~OrC
In a city of any size, especially one developed over
many years, neighborhoods and districts will exist at all
stages of this natural evolution. While much of Carlsbad
is newer, having been developed since the 1970s, it has its
older neighborhoods, some of which are today designated
as an official redevelopment district. Further, the City is
only half built-out. The extrapolation of recent rates of
land absorption suggests that the stock of vacant residen-
tiallandmay lastuntil around2015 andthestockofvacant
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amendment the picture of that ideal end-state, toward
which the City aspires, will have been changed and
improved.
element has the same fundamental organization, corn
ing of two major parts: a section containing introducl
and background information, and a policy section.
The introduction and background section rec
the requirements of state law for the particular elem
and speaks to the relationship of the element to the ot
elements ofthe Carlsbad General Plan. The balance of
section varies from element to element, but may coni
additional background information, an analysis of iss
and concern, definitions, and/or generam Stan&
and criteria.
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE
GENERAL PLAN
Contents
In its entirety the Carlsbad General Plan consists
of the following parts and sections:
- Vision and Introduction. - Land Use Element. - Circulation Element.
* Housing Element.
* Open Space and Conservation Element. - Noise Element. - Public Safety Element. - Parks and Recreation Element.
The policy section of each element is its heart.
this section the City establishes the “. . .statement of del
opment policies.. .includ[ing] objectives, principles, st
dards and plan proposals” required by state law (Gove
ment Code Section 65302). There are three sub-sectic
setting out a) goals, b) objectives, and c) implemenb
policies and action programs.
- Arts Element. What Are Goals, Objectives, and
Implementing Policies and Programs? It is available in two forms. The entire Carlsbad
General Plan is packaged as a single document. Alterna-
tively, the elements may be obtained individually. Any
individual element is to be accompanied by this Vision and
Introduction.
The policy section of each element uses a hier
Chy of planning statements ranging fiom the generali;
to the specific. All of*eSe stakments are derived fiom
City’s vision statement.
Goals - A goal is a statement of an ideal fut~
endandition or state related to the public health, safe
or we&e towad wfich plhg and pldg imp
mentation meaSureS are dired. A goal is an expressi
of community values, and is, therefore, abstract in natu
consequently, in this gene& plan a goal staternat is I
quantifjed, time dependent, or suggestive of specific i
tiow for its =,ieVement. (e.g. ‘iHousing Element Goal
New housing developed e& a diversity oftypes, pfia
mure, densities, and locations: & in sufficient qumt
The Vision
At the beginning of this Vision and Introduction
is a single page titled “Carlsbad - The Vision”. Although
sho* this Pee conbins ten Overall goal stateme%
which, in combination, form the heart of the Cdsbad
General Plan. These goals constitute not Only aspirations
and dues for the city’s uhhte development, but also
Perfomce StandardS by which the city’s Progas can
be IneZiSured. AS the title indicates, these *n goals
represent the City’s vision of future Carlsbad. Everythmg to meet the demand of mticipd city and regiol. in this general plan is founded upon this Vision. growth. ”)
The Elements
While they vary considerably in length, each
Objectives - An objective is a specific en
condition or state that is an lintermediate step towa
attaining a goal. It should be achievable and, whl
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possible, measurable and time-specific. An objective may
pertain to one particular aspect of a goal or may be one of
several successive steps toward the achievement of a goal.
Each goal should have one or more specific objectives
describing what should result in trying to achieve thegoal.
(e.g. “Housing Element Objective 2.1 .: Allow develop-
ment of sufficient new housing to meet Carlsbad’s share
D. KEY SUBJECTS - CROSS
REFERENCE
Some important topics are addressed in 1
era1 Plan in more than one place, due to th~
dimensional range of issues associated with the
of the total regional housing need, as identified in
SmAG’s Regional Housing Needs statement, 1991-
exmp1e the city’s genera1 aviation aiqort is disc
the Land Use Element, the Circulation Element, tl
1996. Target: Approximately 6,273 units.”) Element, and the Public Safety Element, each di!
being conducted in a somewhat different context
The following matrix has been prepar
Table 1 : Matrix of Key General Plan Subjects) i
the user of the General Plan in locating all of the i
tion about a given subject when that subject is ad
in more than one place.
Implementing Policies and Programs - These
statements articulate measures designed to bring about
attainment of the objectives and goals. In the Carlsbad
General Plan they range in specificity from generalized
guidelines and principles, to procedures, to specific action
programs. In measuring the progress the city makes
towards its objectives, and, therefore towards its goals, it
is the effectiveness of these implementing policies and
programs that will be measured.
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Plan sections, including each of the elements, the
and Introduction, and the appendices. The vertic
lists those important topics that are addressed in
stantive way in more than one location of the Gener
At each intersection of a general plan section with
area, the matrix gives information about the I
discussion (if any) that is contained in the sectioi
that topic area. If a “B” appears, the topic is disc
in the section as background information; if a
appears, the topic is addressed in one or more of th
or objectives of the element; and if an “I” appea
topic is addressed in an implementing policy or pr
Ifthe intersection is blank, then the topic is not dis
in a substantive way in that section.
C. RELATIONSHIP OF THE
GENERAL PLAN AND 1
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ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION I MONITORING
The implementation Programs contained in each
Element of the General Plan are used as the basis for
Preparing the annual report to the city Council on the
status of the City’s progress in implementing the General
Plan, as described in Section 65400 of the Government
Code. Because many of the individual implementation
actions and programs described in each Element act as
mitigation for significant environmental impacts result-
kg from development as described in the General Ph,
the annual report Can also Provide a means ofmofitoring
the application of the mitigation measures as required by
AB 3180. Implementation programs included in the
General Plan should be updated whenever the City’s
General Plan is amended or updated to ensure its contin-
ued consistency and usefulness.
Please note that this matrix does not con
exhaustive listing of all of the topics addressed
Carlsbad General plan. It lists only those major
that are addressed in more than one place and only
is substantive discussion in those places. ’
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City‘s first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children’s library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Marjorie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT .....................................................................................
B. STATE LAW ...............................................................................................................
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS ...................................................................
D. DEVELOPMENT CODE .............................. : ...............................................................
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND USE PLAN ....................................................
I. Underlying Principles ...............................................................................................
2. Major Factors Affecting Form ..................................................................................
3. Defining Future City Form and Function
8. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................................
C. LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS ...................................................................................
Map 1: MAXIMUM FUTURE DWELLING UNITS BY QUADRANT
Map 2: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP ........................................................................
1. Residential ...............................................................................................................
TABLE 1: QUANTITATIVE BREAKDOWN OF LAND USE MAP
CHART 1
CHART 2 ...........................................................................................................................
2. Commercial ..............................................................................................................
3. Planned Industrial (PI)
4. Governmental Facilities (G) ......................................................................................
5. Public Utilities (U)
6. Schools
7. Open Space and Community Parks (OS) .................................................................
8. Unplanned Areas (UA) .............................................................................................
9. Transportation Corridor (TC)
IO. Combination District ................................................................................................
I. Schools
A. CITY FORM AND FUNCTION ......................................................................................
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D. SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................
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Map 3: SCHOOL DISTRICTS ..............................................................................................
2. Village ........................................................................................................................
Map 4: LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM BOUNDARY ...........................................................
4. McClellan-Palomar Airport .........................................................................................
6. Regional Issues ..........................................................................................................
3. Coastal Zone Programs ............................................................................................
5. Agriculture
7. Areas Needing Additional Planning ............................................................................
111. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PR(
GRAMS
OVERALL LAND USE PATTERN ........................................................................................
A. Goals ..........................................................................................................................
6. Objectives ..................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ............................................................ 28
A . Goals ............................................................................................................................. 28
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 28 C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 28
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 30
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 30
COMMERCIAL ......................................................................................................................... 31
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 32
A . Goals ............................................................................................................................. 33
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 33
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 34
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 34
AGRICULTURE ........................................................................................................................ 35
A . Goals ............................................................................................................................. 35
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 35
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 35
ENVIRONMENTAL .................................................................................................................. 36
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 36 B . Objective ........................................................................................................................ 36
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 36
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 37
C . Implementing Policy and Action Programs .................................................................... 37
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 37
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 37
RESIDENTIAL .......................................................................................................................... 30 A . Goal 30 ...............................................................................................................................
A . Goals 31
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VILLAGE .......................................... : 33
B . Objective ........................................................................................................................ 33
INDUSTRIAL ............................................................................................................................ 34
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 34
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TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR ............................................................................................ 37
B . Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 37
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 3T
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS-- AIRPORT ............................................................ 37
SPECIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS-- REGIONAL ISSUES ........................................... 37
A . Goal ................................................................................................................................ 37
B . Objective ......................................................................................................................... 3E C . implementing Policy and Action Program ....................................................................... 3E
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and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilit
other categories of public and private uses of lan
Land Use Element should also include a staiemer
standards of population density and building i~
recommended for the various districts and other t
covered by the plan.
A= BACKGROUND AND INTENT
The Land Use Element is basically concerned
with how and where people will live, work, play and shop
in Carlsbad. It involves providing sufficient land to meet
the needs of the community over a long-term period, while
at the same time preserving the quality and quantity of our
natural environment. It also involves establishing the
proper relationship between living areas and non-residen-
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The Land Use Element consists of both a
tive (written goals, objectives and implementing E
and action programs) and agraphic portrayal of la
(Land Use Map). Both of these constitute the La
Element and represent the “Land Use Plan” for th
of Carlsbad. Neither should be amended without c
ering the impact on the other.
The Land Use Element represents the desirable
pattern for the ultimate development of the City as can be
presently determined. As new information becomes avail-
able, or circumstances change, this document may require
amendment. Thus the element is not a final picture of the
City in the future, but an expression of what is desired for
the future based on present knowledge and circumstances,
and as such is part of a continuous planning process.
State law also permits the Land Use Elen
address other subjects which relate to the physical
opment of the City. In this regard, Carlsbad’s La
Element contains its program for managing the
growth which will occur in the City. This pro@
directed primarily at ensuring that an adequate le
public facilities will be provided at all times.
This element also addresses the provision of
adequate public facilities necessary to serve the land uses
identified in the General Plan. These facilities include but
are not limited to, city administration, library, wastewater
treatment, parks, drainage, circulation, fire service,
schools, sewer collection, water distribution and open
space. It is a basic principle ofthe General Planthat areas
planned for residential, commercial or industrial use will
not be put to such a use, nor zone changes or subdivision
approvals considered, until the City can be assured that all
necessary public facilities for the area to be developed can
and will be available concurrent with need.
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER
E LE M E NTS
In differing degrees all of the elements (
General Plan contain goals and policies which relate
Land Use Element. The Land Use Element ha
broadest scope of all the elements and plays the a
role of correlating all land use issues into a set of col
development policies. All of the other elements co
policies, implementation measures and mapped info
tion which relate to the Land Use Element in tern
establishing development procedures and modiwg
use forms, and intensities based on distinct ph>
features in the City. Therefore each element ofthe Ge
Plan must be referred to for a complete understandh
the purposes, intentions and development requiren
embodied in the Lad Use Element. It is the policy 0
City that the Land Use Element be consistent wifi
hder the goals of dl other elements ofthe General 1
B. STATELAW 3
A Land Use l%ment is required by state law
(Government Code Section 65302(a)). Under the state
law, it is required to designate the proposed general
distribution and general location and extent of the uses of
the land for housing, business, industry, open space,
including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and
enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings
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Plan by regulating the distribution and intensity of land
uses in such categories as residential, commercial, and
industrial. Written regulations establish standards for
minimum lot size, buildmg height and setback limits,
within each land use. In the event of an inconsistency
between the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan, the
General Plan shall prevail and the Zoning Ordinance shall
be amended within a reasonable time so that it is consistent
fence heights, parking, and other development parameters
“The intent of the land use plan il
to provide a full-semice, balances
the residents can be provided for,
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influence. The result is that lands surrounding tk
can be utilized principally only for industrial and
ing cmn~~~~ial development.
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Carlsbad’s future development pattern, like its
historical development, will be influenced significantly by
three major fictors. This non-residential corridor extends be
actual influence ofthe airport, all the way tothe o(
the mouth of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The e
comes about due tothe proximity ofthe airport’s i
area to the 64o-x~ Utility WmdOr omed by
Diego Gas and Electric Company for the Encin
plant and its asS~&ated major transmission ngh1
along the souther1Y shore Of the A@a Hedionda
Land within this omersb mY be Used OdY fc
trial-scale utility functions and open space.
Factor 1: Land Forms
Carlsbad’s native land form, like much of the
southern California coas~ arq consia ofan uplifid
coastal plain across which east-west trending drainages
have cut systems of alternating mesas separated by ripar-
ian valleys and canyons. At the ocean, the mesas kfi-
nate in coastal bluffs and the major drainages have formed
lagoons. The low areas and mesa slopes offer many
constraints to development, arising not only from the
frequently difficult soils and steep topography, but also
from the presence of wetland and riparian habitats which
provide homes to a range of sensitive plant and animal
species.
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As a result of the non-residential nature I
of the lands surrounding the airport, Carlsbad ha
nated and mned most of these lands for industrial
a lesser degree, office development. The size
affected acreage is very substantial, with the res
Chkbad has Created One of the largest invent^
%3WZakd industrial kind and, CQmesPOndinglY.
the hest Potential employment generators in Nc
Diego County. When filly developed, this geners
provide jobs not only in Carlsbad, but in the entirc
as Well. This role as regional employment genera increasingly have major implications for the City
tity, its role in the region, and its future develc
patterns.
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Two of the lagoons, Buena Vista and Batiquitos,
and their associated east-west trending drainages, form
the northerly and southerly boundaries, respectively, of
the City. The third lagoon, Agua Hedionda, effectively
divides the City into north and south sectors.
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strained, are more hospitable to development.
Factor 2: Airport and Non-Residential Comdor
McClellan-Palomar Airport, which completed
construction in March, 1959, was built atop the mesa just
south of the Agua Hedionda valley and lagoon. Oriented
to take advantage of the on-shore winds, the runway lies
on an east-west axis. The associated glide path, crash
hazard, and noise impact areas around the airport signifi-
cantly influence the type and intensity of development
across the entire central area of the City. This area of
influence extends generally in a broad band east and west
of the runway, and, to a lesser degree, north and south of
the airport. For reasons of health and safety, residential
development and most institutional land uses (hospitals,
3. DEFINING FUTURE CITY FO
AND FUNCTION
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type of urban form that fbture Carlsbad may havi
to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon (and its dramag
airport and its influence area, and the power plant 1
transmission rights-of-way, the City is effectively c
into northerly and southerly residential sectors. Fi
the geographical center of the City is the airport, f
easterly and westerly by a major industrial, emplo:
generating comdor. I
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cially in the southerly half of the city).
The plan calls for these residential communities
to be designed and developed, and to function as relatively
simultaneously to contribute to the city-as-a-whole. Suf-
self-contained entities in terms of community services, yet
“All necessary public facilities. .. wi
be constructed or are guaranteed 1
be constrldctt?d concurrent& with
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water treatment, parks, dramage, circulation, fire, open
space, schools, sewer collection, and water distribution.
The program requires that the appropriate public facilities
must be available in conformance with the adopted perfor-
mance standards in an area when new development oc-
curs. Unless each ofthese eleven public facility standards
have been complied with, no new development can occur.
Compliance is planned for and provided through
ESTIMATE was 54,600 dwelling units or 2
MATED population of 135,000.
The purpose of this estimate was to PI
approximate ultimate number of future dwelling
population citywide and for each quadrant fo
planning purposes. The City's Capital Impi
Plan, Growth Management Plan, and public
plans are all based on this estimate. To ensur
necessary public fscilities will be available cc
with the need to serve new development, it was I
to set a limit on the number of future residential
units which can be constructed in the city bast
estimate. The city determined the rruximum n1
future dwelling units Which could be construcb
four quadrants along El Camino Real and Paloi
portRoad. Themaximumnumberof~turedwell
which mY be constructed Or aPProved in each t
after November 4, 1986 is as follows: Northwe,
rant 5,844; Northeast @dant 6,166; so&hWe
rant 10,667; Southwest Quadrant lO,*Ol. '
Maximurn Future Dwe11ing units by Quadrant)
When the Growth Management Prop
ratified by Carlsbad citizens through an hitial
voters mandated that the city not approve any
plan amendment, zone change, tentative SUbdiviS
Or other dSCretiOmrY approval Which could I
future residential development above the limit
quadrant- This n~andate will remain in effec
changed by a majority vote of the Carlsbad elecl
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a three-tiered or phased planning process:
Citywide Facilities ad Improvements plan -
which adopted eleven public facility performance stan-
dards, defined the boundaries of twenty-five local facility
management zones, and detailed existing public fhcilities
and projected the ultimate public facility needs.
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Local Facilities Management Plans - are pre-
pa& in each ofthe menty-five zones and implement the
provisions of the Growth Management Program. Plans
for zones 1-6 were prepared by the City because these
areas were highly urbanized, and there were no large
undeveloped lands under a single ownership. Remaining
zones plans will be prepared by property owners and then
approved by the City within each zone. These plans phase
all development and public facilities needs in accordance
with the adopted performance standards, provide a de-
tailed financing mechanism to ensure public facilities can
be provided, are reviewed by City staff for accuracy, and
are approved by the City Council after a public hearing.
Individual Projects - must comply with the
well as implement provisions of the Citywide plan. The
third phase of the program includes the review of indi-
vidual projects to ensure COmplianCe with all performance
standards P*or*to the aPPrOVal'Of~Y development Per-
mits.
provisions of the Local Facilities Management Plans, as C. LAND USE CLASSIFICATI(
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The land use classifications described hei
show mphically on the Land Use Map (Map 2: (
Plan Land Use Map) represent existing and expw
uses in the City at some future period of time,
buildout of the City. The purpose of the Land U
is to serve as a dim t~ graphically display t]
arrangement and relation of land uses planned in tl
It is not intended to be used t~ legally define or IT
par&, of land. Table 1: Quantitative Br&d(
Land Use Map is a quantitative breakdown of tb
The Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan,
adopted in 1986, fnade an ESTMATE ofthe number of
dwelling units that could be built as a result of the
application ofthe density ranges in the Land Use Element
to individual projects. For the entire City at buildout, the
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LEGEND COMMERCIAL - ___._ n pJ REGIONAL-COMMERCIAL -~-KEMENTARV SCHOOC ~---
I.1 HGHSCHOOL a NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL m CONTINUATION SCtKXX
lPl PRIVATE SCHOOL
m TRAVELIRECREATKN COMIERCIAL
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per acre
COMMERCIAL
Neighborhood Commercial (N)
Regional Commercial (R)
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“A City which provides for a v
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social requirements of residen
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QUANTITATIVE BREAKDOWN OF EXISTING LAND USE MAP
TOTAL ACRES % OF TOTAL Oh OF LAND
LAND USE (GROSS) (GROSS) USE (GROSS)
REsIDENTlAL 14,194 57 Low Density 1,798 7 12
Low-Medium Density 8,382 34 59
Medium-High Density 1,096 4 8
High Density 237 1 2
Intensive Regional Retail 119 0 3
Extensive Regional Retail 78 0 2
Regional Service 28 0 1
Community Commercial 222 1 5
Neighborhood Commercial 66 0 0
Travel Services 170 1 1 Central Business District 70 0 0 Recreational Commercial 142 1 1 Professional Office 22 1 1 1
Planned Industrial 2,169 9 14 Non-Residential Reserve 515 2 3
PI/RS/C/TS/U 87 0 1
180 1 1
67 0 0
Medium Density 2,681 11 19
NON-RESIDENTMI.. 4,134 17
MEED USE 144 1
62 0 43
WTS 33 0 23 2 0 1
47 0 33
6,316 25
Schools 513 2 8 Governmental 273 1 4 Designated Open Space 4,257 17 67 Public Utilities 158 1 3 Roads and Railroad 1,079 4 17 Public Rights-of-way 36 0 1
TOTAL CITY AREA 24,788 loo*
Source: These numbers are based on information from 21 adopted Local Facilities Management Zone Plans and information from San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for the four remaining zone plans. These figures are subject to revision upon amendment to these approved zone plans and/or approval of the remaining four zone plans. Numbers will be updated as the General Plan is
-;Totals have been rounded off to the nearest whole number; zeros indicate areas of less than an acre.
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QUANTITATIVE BREAKDOWN OF PROPOSED LAND USE MAP
TOTAL ACRES % OF TOTAL Yo OF LAND
LAND USE (GROSS) (GROSS) USE (GROSS)
RESIDENTIAL 14,194 57
Low Density 1,798 7 12
Low-Medium Density 8,382 34 59
Medium-High Density 1,096 4 8
High Density 237 1 2
Regional Commercial 224 1 5
Community Commercial 304 1 7
Neighborhood Commercial 66 0 2
Village 70 0 2
Touris t-RecreatiorUCommercial 313 1 8
Professional Office 22 1 1 5
Planned Industrial 2,174 9 53
Unplanned Areas 515 2 12
PI/O 180 1 4
T-WC 67 0 2
WO 62 0 43
w02 2 0 1 wc/o 47 0 33
2,681 11 19 Medium Density
NON-RESIDENTIAL 4,134 17
MIXED USE 144 1
W-R 33 0 23
OTHER 6,316 2s
Schools 513 2 8
Governmental 273 1 4
Designated Open Space 4,257 17 67
Public Utilities 158 1 3
Roads and Railroad 1,079 4 17
Public Rights-of-way 36 0 1
TOTAL CITY AREA 24,788 loo*
Source: These numbers are based on information from 21 adopted Local Facilities Management Zo Plans and information from San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for the four remahi zone plans. These figures are subject to revision upon amendment to these approved zone pla
and/or approval of the remaining four zone plans. Numbers will be updated as the General Plan
updated.
*Totals have been rounded off to the nearest whole number; zem indicate areas of less than an acre.
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OVER-ALL LAND USE ACRES
16.000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6.000
4,000
2,000
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Other Residential Non-Residential
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE ACRES
3,000
8.000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
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High Low Low-Medium Medium Medium High
Don8ity
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Schools Governmental Desig. O.S. Roads & R.R. Public R.0.W.s
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The City also has a specific mobile home park zoning
classification although individual mobile homes are per-
mitted in any density classification.
quadrant. To ensure that development does not exca
limit, the following growthmanagement control poin
established for the Land Use Element density range
a. Low Density (RL) : Low density residential
classification characterized by single-family dwellings on
parcels one-half acre or larger.
b. Low-Medium Densitv (RLM): Urban low-
medium density residential areas characterized usually by
single-family homes and planned residential development - 0 to 4 dwelling units per gross acre. A variety of overall
housing types may be allowed as long as the overall
density does not exceed 4 dwelling units per acre.
c. Medium-Density (RM): Urban medium den-
sity residential areas characterized by small lot single-
family homes or townhomes, duplexes, triplexes and low
density apartment developments - 4 to 8 dwelling units per
acre.
The City shall not approve any residential de
OPment at a density that exceeds the &rod men
control point for the applicable density range with
making the following findings:
d. Medium-HiPh Density (RMH): Urban mul-
tiple residential areas characterized by one and two-story
condominium or apartment developments - 8 to 15 dwell-
ing units per acre.
a. That the project will provide sufficient ac
tional public facilities for the density in excess of
control point to ensure that the adequacy of the Cil
public facilities plans will not be adversely impacted
b. That there have been sufficient developme
approved in the quadrant at densities below the cont
point so the approval will not result in exceeding 1
quadrant limit.
e. High Density (RH): High density residential
classification characterized by two and three-story condo-
minium and apartment development, 15 to 23 dwelling
units per acre.
Certain areas of the City designated for planned
communities may have several residential designations or
combinations of residential designations. To accommo-
date good design and planning, as well as environmental
and topographical factors, planned communities shall be
controlled by a master plan.
The residential land use designation indica
MAXIMUM development unit yields. To meet 1
General Plan goals and objectives, including, but 1
limited to population goals and environmental considt
ations, the ACTUAL yield may be less than maximu
potentials. If the City approves a project below t
mhhun of the density range, the project is still consi
ered to be consistent with the General Plan. As part ofthe City’s Growth Management Plan,
a dwelling unit limitation was established for each quad-
rant of the City. The City shall not approve any general
plan amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map
or other discretionary approval for a development which
could result in the development above the limit in any
Residential density shall be determined based t
a number of dwelling units per developable acre
property. The following lands are considered to 1
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undevelopable and shall be excluded from density calcu-
lations: property being left in open space shall be reservec
used on the remainder of the land owned by the 1
owner, or through a negotiated agreement with i
may be transferred to land owned by another
owner.
a. Beaches;
b. Permanent bodies of water;
c. Floodways;
d. Slopes withaninclinationofgreaterthan 40%;
e. Sigrvficant wetlands;
f. Significant riparian woodland habitats;
g. Land subject to major power transmission easements;
h. Land upon which other significant environ-
mental features as determined by the environmen-
tal review process for a project are located; a. That the project will provide sufficit
and tional public facilities for the density in exces i. Railroad track beds. control point to ensure that the adequacy of th
public facilities plans will not be adversely imp: No residential development shall occur on the
lands listed above, however, the City Council may permit b. That there have been sufficient devel
bted development of such property, ifwhen considering approved in the quadrant at densities below tht
the property as a whole, the prohibition against develop- point to cover &e units in the project above tht
ment would constitute an unconstitutional deprivation of point so the approval will not result in exce
property. Limited development of accessory or nonresi- qu&mt limit; and dential uses may be permitted.
All legally existing R-2 lots, as of Dm
1986, may be developed with a two-fhly r
regardless of the density allowed by their Gent
designation ifthey can comply with all applicab
opment standards in effect at the time oftheir devt
and if the following findings can be made:
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chapter will be constructed, or are guaranm constructed, coflcu~ently with the need for then
by this development and in compliance with the
city standards,
Development on slopes with an inclination Of
25% to 40% shall be permitted ifdesigned to minimize the
grading and comply with the slope development PrOvi-
sions of the hillside ordinance and the Carlsbad Local
Coastal Program. However, only 50% ofthe area shall be
1 1 used for density calculations.
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In those exceptional cases where the bas
consistent with the land use designation but woul
a slightly higher yield than that recommended in
and low-medim density residentid clasificatj
City my find that the project is consistent c
element if it is compatible with the objectives,
general land uses and prom expressed herein,
not exceed Wenty-five (25) percent of the m
allocation.
In&.anceS d~re aproperty Owner is Preserving
a significant amount of open space land beyond what
would normally be required by city ordinances for pur-
poses of environmental enhancement, establishing wild-
life corridors or reserves or otherwise leaving developable
property in its natural condition, the City shall consider
allowing the density or development potential of the
property being preserved to be transferred to another
portion ofthe property or another distinct property. In
these instances, the density/development potential of the
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niently located commercial cen-
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market, and green grocery might function in lieu o
supermarket, A food service cluster, several restauran
and a cinema complex may fuction as other and
tenants. Tenant composition and the characteristics of1
leading tenantls define a commercial center type. P
though building area, site size, trade area, etc. are influe
Center Elements
Leading Tenant
Acres
Square Feet
Trade Area Populahon
Drive
Radius
EPlimated Weekday
Vehicle Generation Rate
Neigbborbood Community Regional
Supermarket, Drug Store, Supcrmarkct, Jr Department, Large Full-Lmc Degartmart Stords,
Mmi-market, or Coinbmatm Larger Factory OuUct Center,
of Smaller Rerail or A Bggcr Mu of Large Volume
Specialty Stores or Warehouse
Vancty, Discount Store or a Smaller
Combmaurn of Factory Outlets, Large
Volumc Specialty Stores or Warehouse
Clubs Clubs
3-10 10-30 30-60
30-100 ooo 100-300 000 300-1 ,OOO 000
(Av 50000) (Av 150,000) (Av 400,000)
3-10 OOO 40-50,OOO 150,000 plus
5-10 mmutes 10-20 mmutes 25-30 mmutes
1 1/2 miles 3-5 m1lcs 8-15 WIGS
120/1000 sq fl 70/1000sq It 50/1ooOsq fl
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a. Neighborhood Commercial (N):
j This category includes commercial uses that pro-
vide limited retail business, service, and office
facilities for the daily needs and convenience of
residents in adjacent neighborhoods. These com-
mercial uses generally exist as a group of small
stores and service shops but, on small sites, may
exist with only one tenant. Typically, such
centers include a grocery store as the principle
anchor tenant and such uses as banks, drug
stores, beauty shops, barber shops and
laundroma&. Frequently, a quick stop conve-
nience store is an adjunct to a neighborhood
commercial center and, as such, is an integral part
of that center. It may be a freestanding entity or
combined with one or two other convenience
uses, such as a coin-operated laundry, or food
service. Sometimes a neighborhood commercial
center is located adjacent to or within a commu-
nity commercial site. The neighborhood center
serves the daily needs of nearby residents while,
at the same time, the community center provides
a greater variety of services. Due to their rela-
tively small size, not all potential neighborhood
commercial sites are indicated on the Land Use
Map.
chandise in shopping and specialty goods than th
borhood center although this category may inclu
of the uses also found in a neighborhood center.
supermarket, large variety store, cinema, or 1
department store functions as the anchor term
emergence of new anchor tenants @e., high vol~
cialty or warehouse stores) has resulted in new
forms of community commercial centers. As an e
this type of center may have a grouping of special
who operate a retaiVwholesale business deali
home improvement items.
Sometimes a community commercial c
located next to or across the road from a regiom
because the two types of centers offer different ri
merchandise. Community commercial centers a
include commercial uses ranging from individuz
lots in the Village and in the industrial areas t
communify shopping/office centers and complex
propriate uses include personal and business re
service, automobile service, restaurants, and re
commercial.
It is reasonable to expect that as the city cc
to grow and the population increases, the n& fi
tional community commercial sites will be gener
is also reasonable to expect that at such a timc
existing land uses will be redesignated to corn
uses. Although future community commercial s
not located on the Land Use Map, they should be
so as to prevent detrimental effects on adjacent 1,
to ensure access to the street system. Locations s€
suitably separated from residential developmei
areas proposing a community commercial land u
provide details regarding location, architecture,
sign, landscaping, circulation, signage, height, a
of the proposed development.
Neighborhood commercial uses are gen-
erally located within a convenient walking andor
bicycling distance from intended customers and
should be linked with surrounding neighborhoods
by pedestrian andor bicycle access. Landscaped
buffers should be provided around the project site
between neighborhood commercial uses and other
uses to ensure compatibility. All buildings should
be low-rise and should include architectural/
design features to be compatible with the neigh-
borhood. Permitted uses and building intensities
should be compatible with surrounding land uses.
b. Community Commercial (C): The
community commercial category plans for cen-
ters that offer a greater depth and range of mer-
c. Regional Commercial (R): Region
mercial centers provide shopping goods, gener,
chandise, automobile sales, apparel, furniture, an
furnishing in full depth and variety. Two or more
ment stores are typically the major anchors of a I
shopping center, while other stores supplement and (
ment the various department store lines. New fi
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centers with an aggregation of factory outlet stores where
there are no specific anchor tenants although such centers
are regional and enjoy a strong tourist trade. Regional
centers draw customers from outside the City and gener-
ate interregional traftic. For this reason, such centers are
customarily located on a site that is easily visible as well
is especially appropriate for medical office use. 0
and related commercial land uses can be used as buj
between retail commercial areas and residential use:
3. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (PI)
Planned Industrial land uses include those a as accessible from interchange Points between highways
and fieewaYs. Neighborhood commercial or community
commercial centers are often adjunct to regional centers to
also Serve the daily convenience needs of customers
utilizing the larger shopping Center. A group Of conve-
nience stores, service facilities, business and professional
offices are also often associated with a regional center.
Some of these may be incorporated in the center itself, or arranged at the periphery in the immediate area.
currently used for, proposed as, or adjacent to indud
development, ~clu&gmanufactu&g, ~rehouSing, s
age, res=& and development, and utility uses. A@,
bral and outdoor recreation uses on lots of one acn
more are considered to be a proper interim use
industrially designated areas.
4. GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES
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d. TraveURecreation Commercial (TR): This
category addresses commercial uses that provide for
visitor attractions and commercial uses which serve the
travel and recreational needs of tourists, residents, as well
as employees of business and industrial centers. Often
such sites are located near major transportation corridors
or recreational and resort areas such as spas, hotels,
beaches or lagoons. Typically these areas are developed
along major roadways and are accessible to interregional
traffic. Tourist-oriented uses such as motels and hotels
should be coordinated with compatible accessory uses,
should protect the surrounding properties, should ensure
safe traffic circulation and should promote economically
viable tourist-oriented areas of the City.
This classification of land use designates ar
currently being used for major governmental facilities
agencies such as the city, county, state, or federal gove
ment. Facilities within this category may include u
such as civic buildings, libraries, maintenance yar
police and fire stations and airports (McClellan-Palor
Airport). Smaller facilities, such as branch libraries, n
be found in other land use designations, such as corn
cial, and are not shown on the land use map.
Thelargest facilitywithinthis classification is
McClellan-Palomar Airport located at the center of 1
City. The airport, owned and operated by San Die
County, serves as a major general aviation facility j
northern San Diego County. More detailed discussic
related to the airport may be found under Special Planni
Considerations, as well as in the Noise, Circulation, a
Public Safety Elements.
e. Village (V): The Village addresses land uses
located in the heart of “old” Carlsbad in the area com-
monly referred to as the “downtown”. Permitted land
uses may include retail stores, offices, financial institu-
tions, restaurants and tourist-serving facilities. Residen-
tial uses can be intermixed throughout the area. The
Village is designated as a redevelopment area and is
regulated by the Carlsbad Village Area Redevelopment
Plan and the Village Design Guidelines Manual.
5. PUBLIC UTILITIES (U)
This category of land use designates areas, bc
existing and proposed, either being used or which may .
considered for use for public or quasi-public functiom
Primary functions include such things as tl
generation of electrical energy, treatment of waste wate
public agency maintenance storage and operating facil
f. Ofice and Related Commercial (0): This
classification designates areas which are compatible with
and environmentally-suited for office and professional
uses, as well as relatedcommercial uses. This designation
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ties, or other pkry utility functions designed to serve all
or a substantial portion ofthe community. Sites identified
with a “U designation indicate that the City is studying
or may in the future evaluate the location of a utility
facility which could be located within a one kilometer
radius of the designations on a site for such a facility.
Specific siting for such facilities shall be accomplished
Only by a change of zone, and an approved Precise
Development Plan adopted by ordinance and approved
only after fblly noticed public hearings.
tion, water quality, protection and historical and
preservation. Please refer to that element for
detailed description of open space and the goals,
and standards pertaining thereto.
Parks are considered a subset of Open
ne Parks and Recreation Element delinates tE.
egories of park land including community parks
resource areas, and special use areas. Communi
are intended to provide diversified activity, bot
and passive, to meet the broader recreational I
several surrounding neighborhoods. The Land Z
indicates specific locations for existing and 1
community Park Sites. proposed Park Sites are an’
to be dedicated and developed in COnJ~CtiOn C
rounding development. Please refer to the pz
Recreation Element formore detailed informatior
ing Community Park Sites, facilities, and Propa
6. SCHOOLS
This land use classification represents both exist-
ing and proposed school sites necessary to serve the
ultimate planning area. Sites are designated for elemen-
tary, junior high, high school, continuation school, and
private school facilities. For additional discussion see
Special Planning Considerations A. Schools.
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where planning for future land uses has not be
Pleted or plans for development have not been for 1 unti1 such planning has Occurred and the
redesignatd, land uSeS wi11 be determined thr(
z0ning Ordinance designati0ns Of Exc1usive Ag [ planned commun;ty, Or Limited contro1. BecaI
unP1med areas are located in ProM@ to Mc
Palomar Airport, it has been determined that thq
appropriate for residential development. Agriculi
other interim, non-residential land uses are encoi
such areas until their ultimate land use designatio
definitely established. Master Plan properties I
Planned Community zone may utilize the UA de!
to reserve land for future planning, however, SL
wi11 rquire amendment to the master plan as u
other actions necessary to redesignate the land.
9. TRANSPORTATION CORRI
8. UNPLANNED AREAS (UA)
7. OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY
The Land Use Map shows the generalbed bound-
anes of constrained lands and presently designated open
space, including existing parks and special resource ar-
eas. It is not intended that the map show all future open
space. The Open Space and Conservation Element of the
General Plan divides the broad definition of open space
into the following five categories:
a. Open Space for Preservation of Natural Re-
sources
b. Open Space for Managed Production of
Resources
c. Open Space for Outdoor Recreation
d. Open Space for Aesthetic, Cultural and Edu-
cationaI Purposes
e. Open Space for Public Health and Safety
The Open Space and Conservation Element also
includes goals, policies, and objectives regarding open
space planning protection, obtaining open space, special
resource protection, traiygreenway system, promoting
agriculture, fire risk management, air quality preserva-
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transportation corridors such as the 1-5 Freewaj
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and its
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way. Land uses that would be compatible with the
corridors would be temporary and low-intensity in nature,
such as passive parks, open space, or agriculture. In this
way, corridors would remain scenic and remain available
for hture transportation needs. The Land Use Map also
shows the general location of all future Circulation Ele-
ment arterials. The Circulation Element should be re-
ferred t0 for more Specific infOrInatiOn regarding these
roadways.
d. Where boundaries appear to reflect envi
mental and resource management considerations, bo1
aries shall be construed in a manner which is consis
with the considerations that the boundary reflects.
Ifthe application ofthe above guidelines does
resolve &e uncertainty or if~e pl&g Director or
affected propee owner consider the result to be kpr
priate, the matter may be referred to the Planning Cc
mission for decision. The Planning Commission SI
resolve the uncertainty in accord with all ofthe provisi
of applicable specific and general plans. The decisioi
the Planning Commission may be appealed to the (
Council in accord with the usual procedures.
IO. COMBINATION DISTRICT
Some areas ofthe City are suitable for more than
one land use classification. The Land Use Map identifies
these areas as Combination Districts. Often multiple
designations are assigned to areas in the early planning
stages when it is unclear what the most appropriate land
use designation may be or where the boundaries of such
designations should be located. The designation as Com-
bination District requires additional comprehensive plan-
ning and necessitates approval of a specific plan prior to
development of 25 acres or more and approval of a site
development plan for areas of less than 25 acres.
D. SPECIAL PLANNING
CONS~DERAT~ONS
1. SCHOOLS
School sites have the potential to function a!
number of existing and future land uses. According
they have several designations throughout the Gene
p1q as fo11ows:
a. Sites delineated on the Land Use Map w
precise boundaries represent existing schools or a
fhned schoo1 sites. Sites shown with a circu1ar sPk
represent approximate future sites to be confirmed I
respective school districts at time of development. The
designations are considered to be “floating” and are nc considered to be specific to a paaicular parcel, but rath
indicate a general vicinity.
BOUNDARY DEFINITION BETWEEN
LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
It is fie intent ofthe Land use M~~ to show the
general outlines of various land use classifications. The
boundaries are not intended to be precise legal boundaries.
men unce-t&ty does exist as to the precise boundary
lines of various land uses identified on the map, such lines
shall be interpreted in the following manner:
a. Where boundaries appear to follow the center
line of a street or highway, boundaries shall be construed
to follow such lines;
The City is served by four school districts :
listed below and shown on Map 3: School Districts.
i. Carlsbad Unitied School District
ii. Encinitas Union Elementary School Distric
iii. San Dieguito Union High School District
iv. San Marcos Unified School District.
b. Where boundaries appear to follow ownership
boundary lines, boundaries shall be construed to follow
such lines;
c. Where boundaries appear to follow topo-
graphic features such as valleys or ridgelines, boundaries
shall be construed to follow such features; and
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0 CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ENClNlTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 8 SAN DlEGUlTO HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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b. Some school sites are also included in the 2. VILLAGE
Parks and Recreation Element as park sites because the
City has joint use agreements with the school districts to
utilize some of their school playgrounds as recreation
facilities.
The Village, located in the “downtown” sect
of Carlsbad, has been established as a redevelopr
project area. A RedeveIopment Master Plan with Im
menting Strategies along with the present Village De
Guidelines Manual guide all development in the Vi11
These documents provide TI overall development stra-
to create a strong identity for the Village, revitalize
area, enhance the economic potential of the Village
establish specific site development standards. The in1
ofthe master plan is to preserve the village character of
area by creating a pedestrian scale environment of s
cialty shops, services, and restaurants complemented
residential and mixed-use development. The Redevel
At the time of subdivision review for an area in ment Master Plan should be referred to for more detai
which a “floating” school site is shown, the following information. Additional redevelopment project ar
procedures are necessary to determine the ultimate loca- may be established in other area of the City in the fuh
tion of the school:
School locations are determined by the appropri-
ate school district and are based on “service areas’’ for
each school site within a district. Service areas are
designated for each of the school locations based on
generation factors, school sizes, and maximum travel
distance. A substantial change in one school location
would necessitate revision of locations throughout that
school district.
3. COASTAL ZOINE PROGRAMS
In? 1972, California voters approved Propositi
20 which led to the enactment of the State law (Califon
Coastal Act of 1976) which regulates any developmt
within California’s Coastal Zone. The Coastal Act
quires that individual jurisdictions adopt Local Coas
Programs (LCPs) to implement the State law at a la
level. Carlsbad’s Local Coastal Program is consiste
with the General Plan, but it is a separate docume
containing separate land use policies and implementatic
measure which must also be complied with in addition
the General Plan. Approximately one-third of the City
located within the Coastal Zone. The City’s coastal mi
has been divided into six segments and each segment
regulated by separate LcpS (se Map 4: Local Coast
ProgramBoundary). The boundaries ofthe City’s Coast;
Zone which were established by the State are depicted o
the Land use MaP.
1. The City must inform the appropriate school
district that a development application has been filed
within the district.
2. The district must notify the City whether or not
it wants to initiate action to proceed with acquisition of a
school site in the proposed subdivision.
3, The district must notify the City whether or not
it will be able to provide schools either through existing or
proposed facilities (commonly called a “will-serve” let-
ter) .
If ~e school district determines the “floating
school site” is not necessary, the school site designation
shall revert to the adjacent land use designation.
If an existing school site is determined by the
relevant school district to be surplus, then the site shall be
designated with the previous General Plan land use desig-
nation, or a land use designation compatible with adjacent
uses, unless the City exercises its option to purchase the
property to utilize as a park. If this occurred, the City
would then designate the site as open space,
Almost every conceivable type of developme1
PrOPOSalwi~the CO~ZOne, from removal Ofnaturz
vegetation to the construction of huge master pl~e
communities, rWireS the approval ofa Coastal Develog
ment Permit (CDP) in addition to any other permits o
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entitlements. The land use policies, programs and regu-
lations of the relevant LCP shall be referred to in addition
to the General Plan, the Municipal Code and other perti-
nent regulations for guiding land use and development
within the Coastal Zone. Although the City has adopted
LCP segments for all of its Coastal Zone, it only has
authorityto issue Coastal Development Permits withinthe
Redevelopment segment. In the five remaining segments,
the California Coastal Commission currently retains
Coastal Development Permit authority. Carlsbad is ac-
tively pursuing the lengthy task of effectively implement-
ing the five LCP segments in order to transfer permit
authority to the City.
To limit noise impacts on noise sensitive 1
uses, the City has designated areas surrounding the 1
port for predominately planned industrial uses. To
complishthis, a sigmficant amount ofnon-residential 1
has been designated on the plan, possibly exceeding w
is needed to serve and accommodate future residen
uses located exclusively in Carlsbad. As such, future
designation of planned residential areas to non-residen
uses to accommodafe future airport growth would nor
supported. (Also see UA designations.)
5. AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is an important resource in Carlsb
The City’s agricultural policies are intended to supp
agricultural actidties while planning for the possit
future transition ofthe land to more urban Uses consish
with the policies of &e General Plan and the Carlsb
hd coastal program PCP).
In those CirCumstanCeS Where an isSue 1s not
addressed by the Local Coastal Program Land Use plany
but is addressed by the City Of Carlsbad General Plan, no
Co~ldeveloPment Permit, or exemption may be€Tmtd
unless the project considered is found by the appropriate
authority to be consistent with the City of Carlsbad
General Plan. In those circumstances where an issue is
addressed bY both the Loca1 coastal propa Land USe
Plan and the City of Carlsbad General Plan, the tern of
the Local coastal program Land Use plan Shall Prevail.
The City’s LCP protects agricultural lands fic
the premature conversion to more urban land uses
establishing progrms which quire mitigation for cc
version of agricultural property to urban uses. It also h;
established methods to benefit agriculture in the corn
nity by providing financial assistance through cash prl 4. McCLELLAN-PALOMAR
AIRPORT grams.
McClellan-Palomar Airport, a county-owned fa-
cility, is regulated by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
McClellan-Palomar (CLUP) prepared by the San Diego
Association OfGovernments (SANDAG). This is a state-
required, long-range master plan, updated every five
years, that reflects the anticipated growth of the airport
over at least the next 20 years. The intent is “to provide
for the orderly growth of each public airport and . . . [to]
safeguard the general welfare of the inhabitants within the
vicinity of the airport and the public in general” (Section
21675, Public Utility Code). As required by State law,
Carlsbad’s General Plan must comply with the Airport’s
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. If the City chooses to
overrule a finding ofthe Aupofi Land Use ~O-SSiOn as
While the City encourages agriculture, it recg
nizes the potential problems associated with agricultur
land use. For example, to prevent the destruction (
sensitive wild and archaeological resources, clearing an
grubbing ofnatural areas for agriculture requires aperm
and environmental review. Also, the City encourage
conservation techniques in agricultural activities to rf
duce soil erosion and water usage.
6. REGIONAL ISSUES
As a member of the San Diego Association o
~~~~~~~b (SANDAG), the city is participatbg wid
other cities in the county to develop a Regional Grod stated in the cLm7 it MY do so by a two-thirb vote of
the city council if it makes a specific khg that the Mmgement Strategy. This effort recognizes the fact
that as separate entities, each city cannot solve region General Plan and the CLUP are consistent. wide issues. Together, however, a strategy can be devel-
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oped to establish a framework for a “regional commu-
nhy” with an improved quality of life. Carlsbad recog-
nizes its role as a participant in this effort which focuses
on the following nine important environmental and eco-
nomic factors:
for Carlsbad‘s Hispanic community for my ye
area ofthe City is includedwithinthe “Bamo COI
Design and Land Use Plan” which is current
prepared. This document will be a comprehensiv
the area and will address neighborhood concern
talizing the Barrio, creating a cultural focus, anc
ing economic development for this segment of the
nity. The land use plan will propose specific devi
and land uses for the Barrio which will, after ada
integrated into the General Plan.
a. Air Quality
b. Transportation System and Demand Manage-
ment
c. Water
d. Sewage Treatment
e. Sensitive Lands Preservation and Open Space
Protection WATERSHED f. Solid Waste Management
g. Hazardous Waste Management
h. Housing i. Economic Prosperity.
7. AREAS NEEDING ADDITIONAL
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Buena Vista Lagoon, located along the
city limits, is an important coastal, freshwater 1
Southern California. It is fed by Buena Vista C
its watershed which extends through the eastern c
to the cities of Oceanside and Vista. The manner
this corridor develops is important for five major
First, the watershed supports sensitive resource
ing wetlands and riparian habitat, as well as tht
species typically associated with these areas.
existing land uses and zoning designations ma
appropriate or compatible to protect these rf
Third, urbanization in the watershed has the PO
accelerate sedimentation into Buena Vista Lag
Buena Vista Lagoon Watershed Sediment Conti
Fourth, there are significant traffic issues a1
corridor related to Highway 78 on- and off-r:
Camino Real, Rancho Del Or0 overpass, and
Road. Fifth, the burgeoning urbanization al
corridor has the potential to severely degrade the
worthofthisvaluable resourcearea. Duetothesc
of this area, the City may want to examine the fi
of requiring a comprehensive plan addressing I
tion and development within the Buena Vist
PLANNING
For avariety of reasons, there are areas within the
City that have unresolved land use considerations which
should be addressed prior to the occurrence of a signifi-
cant amount offurther development. The City has planned
for these areas on a General Plan level but due to their
unique characteristics they will require a more specific
level of planning review to ensure that such characteristics
are addressed comprehensively. More specific levels of
review may include such mechanisms as specific plans,
site development plans, special studies, or overlay zones.
Locations which have been identified as having unre-
solved planning considerations are discussed briefly be-
low for determination at a future time. other areas may
be identified in the future as also requiring additional
review.
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The Barrio, located generally south of Carlsbad
Village Drive, north of Tamarack Avenue, between 1-5
and the AT&SF Railroad, has served as a focus of activity
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C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES ANI
ACTION PROGRAMS 111. GOALS, OBJECTIVES
AND IMPLEMENTING
POLlCtES AND ACTION C.l Arrange land uses so that they prese
community identity and are orderly, functionally effick
healthful, convenient to the public and aesthetically ple; PROGRAMS
ing.
C.2 Establish development standards for all la
use categories that will preserve natural features a
characteristics, especially those within rural, coastal ar
or hillside areas.
OVERALL LAND USE PATTERN
A. GOALS
A.1 A City which preserves and enhances the
environment, character and image of itself as a desirable C.3 Ensure that the review of fbture projei
uses along the interface of different density categori
Special attention should be given to buffering and tran
tiod methd, especia~~y, when reviehg properti
where different residential densities or land uses a
involved.
residential~ beach and open space oriented COmmunitY. places a high priority on the compatibility ofadjacent la
A.2 ACitywhich provides for an orderly balance
ofboth public and private land uses within convenient and
compatible locations throughout the cornunity and en-
sures that all such uses, type, amount, design and arrange-
ment serve to protect and enhance the environment, char-
acter and image of the City. C.4 Encourage clusteringwhenitis doneinawi
that is compatible with existing, adjacent development
C.5 Enter into discussions and negotiations Wi
other cities, the county, or responsible agencies whc
prospective developments in their areas are incompatib
with adjacent Carlsbad areas in regards to land use
density, type of dwellings or zoning. Attention should k
given to the use oftransitional methods to ensure compa
ibility.
A.3 A City which provides for land uses which
through their arrangement, location and size, support and
enhance the economic viability of the community.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To create a distinctive sense of place and
identity for each community and neighborhood of the City
through the development and arrangement of various land
use components. C.6 Reviewthearchitectureofbuildings withtl
focus on ensuring the quality and integrity of design an
enhancement of the character of each neighborhood. B.2 To create a visual form for the com~ty,
that is pleasing to the eye, rich in variety, highly identifi-
able, reflecting cultural and environmental values of the
residents. C.7 Evaluate each application for developme1
of property with regard to the following specific criteri:
1. Site design quality which may be indicated b,
the harmony ofthe proposed buildings in terms o
size, height and location, with respect to existin]
neighboring development.
B.3 To provide for the social and economic needs
ofthe comm~q in conjunction with permitted land uses.
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2. Site design quality which may be indicated by
the amount and character of landscaping and
demand for childcare in the communiv caused b
graphic, economic and social forces.
screening.
C.ll Restrict buildings used for largt
assembly, including, but not limited to schools, t
auditoriums and high density residential developr
those areas which are relatively safe from une 1 privacy, etc. seismic activity and hazardous geological conditi
C. 12 Develop and retain open spaa
categories of land use.
3. Site design quality which may be indicated by
the arrangement of the site for efficiency of
Circulation, or onsite and offsite traffic safety,
4. The provision of public andor private usable
open space andor pathways designated in the
Open Space and Parks and Recreation Elements.
5. Contributions to and extensions of existing
systems of foot or bicycle paths, equestrian trails,
andtbe greenbelts provided for inthe Circulation,
Parks and Recreation and Open Space Elements
of the General Plan.
6. Compliance with the performance standards
of the Growth Management Plan.
7. Development proposals which are designed to
provide safe, easy pedestrian and bicycle link-
ages to nearby transportation corridors.
8. The provision of housing affordable to lower
andor moderate income households.
9. Policies and programs outlined in Local
Coastal Programs where applicable.
C.8 Provide for a sufficient diversity of land uses
so that schools, parks and recreational areas, churches
and neighborhood shopping centers are available in close
proximity to each resident of the City.
C.13 Pursuant to Section 65400(b) of tl
ernment Code, the Planning Commission shall do
the following:
1. Investigate and make recommendation
City Council regarding reasonable and PI
means for implementing the general plan
ment ofthe general plan, so that it will sen
effective guide for orderly growth and dc
ment, preservation and conservation oi
space land and natural resources, and the e
expenditure of public funds relating to tl
jects addressed in the general plan.
2. Provide an annual report, by October 1
year, to the City Council, the Office of P.
and Research, and the Department of H
and Community Development regarding:
(a) The status of the plan and progres
implementation, includingthe progress i~
ing its share of regional housing needs
mined pursuant to Section 65584 anc
efforts to remove governmental constrl
the maintenance, improvement, and dt
ment of housing pursuant to paragrapt
subdivision (c) of Section 65583.
(b) The degree to which its approved g
plan complies with the guidelines devl
and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.
the date of the last revision to the genera
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impacts on the Community when implementing the Land 1 Use Element.
1 C.10 Encourage and promote the establishment
of childcare facilities in safe and convenient locations
throughout the community to accommodate the growing
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oughly review the General Plan and revise the document
as necessary.
A.2 A City which maintains a system of pu
facilities adequate for the projected population.
A.3 A City that responsibly deals with
C. 15 Develop a program establishing policies
and procedures for amending both mandatory and op-
tional elements of the General Plan.
disposal of solid and liquid waste.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To develop programs which would corre C. 16 Amend Title 2 1 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code (zoning ordinarla and map), as neassary~ to be
consistent with the approved land use revisions of the
General Plan and General Plan Land Use Map.
the ultimate density ad projected population with
service capabilities ofthe City.
B.2 To achieve waste stream diversion goal
25% by 1995, and 50% by the year 2000 pursuant to
city's Source Redudon and Recycling Program.
c.17 Amend the Loca1 c0astal programs, as
required, to be COnSistent with the updated General Plan,
or amend the General Plan to be consistent with the Local
Coastal Program. C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES ANI
ACTION PROGRAMS C. 18 Update the adopted Local Facilities Man-
agement Plans to reflect relevant changes mandated by the
General Plan Update. C . 1 Permit the approval of discretionary acti
and the development of land only after adequate provis
has been made for public facilities and services. C. 19 Conduct a comprehensive review of Gen-
eral Plan boundary lines when improved technology be-
comes available so that boundary lines follow assessor
property lines as closely as possible. In addition, where
General Plan boundary lines split an individual parcel into
two or more sections, the boundary line shall be located as
accurately as possible based on mapping done at the time
of project approval.
C.2 Require compliance with the following p
lic facility performance standards, adopted September
1986, to ensure that adequate public facilities are r
vided prior to or concurrent with development:
PUBLIC FACILITY AND SERVICE PE
FORMANCE STANDARDS
C.20 Update and revise all maps affected by the City Administration Facilities
1,500 square feet per 1,000 population musi
scheduled for construction witlhin a five year period.
General Plan Update to reflect all land use changes.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND
P U B L I C FAC I L I TI E S
A. GOALS
A. 1 A City which ensures the timely provision of
adequate public facilities and services to preserve the
quality of life of residents.
Library
800 square feet per 1,000 population must
scheduled for construction within a five year period.
Wastewater Treatment Capacity
Sewer plant capacity is adequate for at least a i
year period.
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Parks
Three acres of Community park or special use
park per 1,000 population within the Park District, must
be scheduled for construction within a five year period.
C.3 Ensure that funding for necessary
service and facilities is guaranteed prior t~ my d
merit approvals, gradmg or building permits. I C.4 Coordinate the type, location, and an
growth in the City with the City’s Capital Imprc
Prom (CW) to ensure that dquak funding i
able to provide service and facilities.
Drainage
Drainage facilities must be provided as required
by the City concurrent with development.
Circulation C.5 Prioritize the funding of projects NO road Segment or interSeCtiOn in the Zone nor
any road segment or intersection out of the zone which is
impacted by development in the zone shall be projected to
exceed a service level C during off-peak hours, nor service
level D during peak hours. Impacted means where 20%
or more of the traffic generated by the local facilities
management zone will use the road segment or intersec-
tion.
Capital Improvement Program to provide fxilit
services to infill arw in the City Or ares where e
deficiencies exist. B
C.6 Maintain the Growth Monitoring PI
wkch gives the city the ability to measure its
senice rqukements qa~ the rate ofphysical E
This information should be used when considering
opmental requests and will allow the City to set i
direction for growth and establish priorities for
improvement funding.
Fire
No more than 1,500 dwelling units outside ofa
five minute response time.
C.7 The City Council or the Planning Co
sion shall not find that all necessary public faciliti
be available concurrent with need as required 1
Public Facilities Element and &e City’s Growth M;
merit plan unless fie provision of such facilities is
anteed. In guaranteeing that the facilities will be prc
emphasis shall be given to ensuring good traffic cl
Schools tion, schools, parks, libraries, open space and recrea
School capacity to meet projected enrollment amenities. Public facilities may be added. Thc
Council shall not materially reduce public facilities
out making corresponding reductions in residential
ties.
Open Space
Fifteen percent of the total land area h the zone
exclusive of environmentally constrained nondevelop-
able land must be set aside for permanent open space and
must be available concurrent with development. 1
I within the zone as determined by the appropriate school
district must be provided prior to projected occupancy.
Sewer Collection System
Trunk line capacity to meet demand as deter-
mined by the appropriate sewer district must be provided
concurrent with development.
C .8 Ensure that the dwelling unit limitation
City’s Growth Management Plan is adhered to by a
monitoring and reporting. The City shall not appro\
General Plan amendment, zone change, tentative sul
sion map or other discretionary approval for a del
ment which could result in development above the
The City Council shall not materially reduce J
facilities without making correspondmg reductio
residential densities.
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Water Distribution System
Line capacity to meet demand as determined by
the appropriate water district must be provided concur-
rent with development. A minimum 10 day average
storage capacity must be provided concurrent with devel-
opment .
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C.9 Cooperate with otherjurisdictions to ensure
the timely provision of solid waste management and
sewage disposal capacity.
C. IMPLEMENTIING POLICIES AN
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Encourage the provision of low and mo
ate income dwelling units to meet the objectives of
City's Housing Element.
C. 10 Manage the disposal or recycling of solid
waste and sewage within the City.
C. 1 1 Cooperate with other cities in the region to 6.2 Allow density increases, above the rn
mum residential densities pernutted by the General P
to enable the development of lower-income afford;
housing, through the processling of a site developn
plan. Any site development plan application reques
increase residential densities (either above the Gro
Management Control Point or upper end of the resider
density range@)), for purposes ofproviding lower-ina
affordable housing, shall be evaluated relative to: (a)
proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses; (b)
adequacy ofpublic facilities; and (c) the project site bc
located in pro-ty to a wum ofone ofthe follow
a fieway or m,or roadway, a commercial center,
pIoyment oppo~ties, a cibj park or open space, ,
comuter rail or transit center.
site and operate both landfill and recycling facilities.
C. 12 Continue to phase in all practical forms of
mandatory recycling, to the extent possible.
RESIDENTIAL
A. GOAL
A City which provides for a variety of housing
types and density ranges to meet the diverse economic and
social requirements of residents, yet still ensures a cohe-
sive urban form with careful regard for compatibility
while retaining the present predominance of single family
residences. C.3 Consider density and development r
transfers in instances where a property owner is pres
ing open space in excess of normal city requiremenh
C.4 Limit medium and higher density resider;
developments to those areas where they are compat
with the adjacent land uses, and where adequate
convenient commercial services and public support s
tern such as streets, parking, parks, schools and utili
are, or will be, adequate to serve them.
B. OBJECTIVES
B.l To achieve a variety of safe, attractive
housing in all economic ranges throughout the City.
€3.2 To preserve the neighborhood atmosphere
and identity of existing residential areas.
B.3 To offer safe, attractive residential areas
with a wide range of housing types, styles and price levels
in a variety of locations.
C.5 Locate multi-family uses near commer
centers, employment centers, and major transportal
comdors.
B.4 To ensure that new master planned commu-
nities and residential specific plans contribute to a bal-
anced Community by Providing, within the development,
adequate areas to meet Some Sociauman Service needs
Such as Sites for wOrsk% andaycare, Youth and senior
citizen activities, etc. velopment .
C.6 Encourage cluster-type housing and 01
innovative housing design that provides adequate o
space areas around multi-fhdy developments, especir
when located adjacent to commercial or industrial
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C.7 Locate higher density residential uses in COMMERCIAL close proximity to open space, community facilities, and
other amenities. A. GOALS
A. 1 A City that achieves a healthy and
economic base by creating a climate for economic
and stability to attract quality commercial develop
serve the employment, shopping, recreation, and
C.8 Consider high and medlum high density
residential areas only where existing or proposed public
facilities can accommodate the increased population.
C.9 Coordinate provision of peripheral open needs ofCarlsbad residents. 1 areas in adjoining residential developments to maximize
the benefit of the open space. A.2 A City which provides for the devel
of compatible, conveniently located neighborhoo
ping centers. C. 10 Encourage a variety of residential accom-
modations and amenities in commercial areas to increase
the advantages of “close in” living and convenient shop-
Ping. A.3 A City which promotes economic d
ment strategies, for commercial, industrial, of%
tourist-oriented land uses.
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provide pedestrian and bicycle linkages, when feasible,
which connect with nearby community centers, parks,
schools, points of interest, major transportation corridors
and the proposed Carlsbad Trail System.
A.4 A City which promotes recreatiox
tourist oriented land uses which serve visitors, em]
of the industrial and business centers, as well as re
of the city.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To limit the amount of new commerc
use designations to that which can feasibly be sub
by the current growth rate of the trade area and th
and to those which are consistent with the prime c
and image of the community as a desirable resic
open space community.
C. 12 Require new master planned developments
and residential specific plans of over 100 acres to provide
usable acres to be designated for community facilities
such as daycare, worship, youth and senior citizen activi-
ties. The exact amount of land will be determined by a
future amendment to the Planned Community Zone.
C.13 Introduce programs to revitalize all resi-
dential areas which are deteriorating or have a high
potential of becoming deteriorated.
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adequately served by commercial areas in terms c
shopping needs which include convenience goods
and personal services.
C.14 Ensure that all hillside development is
designed to preserve the visual quality of the preexisting I topography.
1 B.3 Toestablishandmaintaincommercial
opment standards to address landscaping, parking,
and site and building design, to ensure that all existi
fbture commercial developments are compatiblc
surrounding land uses.
C. 15 Consider residential development, which
houses employees of businesses located in the PM Zone,
when it can be designed to be a compatible use as an
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C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND C.2 Locate neighborhood commercial cente
such a way as to complement but not conflict
adjoining residential areas. This shall be accompli!
bY:
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Utilize the following guidelines in distribut-
ing neighborhood commercial zoning, until such time as
precise locations for neighborhood commercial facilities
are developed.
1. Limiting such facilities to one corner o
intersection where at least one ofthe streets is classifie
a prime, major, or secondary arterial in the Circula
E1ement. 1. While there is no absolute standard for the
number of neighborhood commercial acres needed to
adequately service a given number of people, there should
generally be one acre of neighborhood commercial devel-
opment per 1,000 population of the service area. This
standard should be tempered by the character of each
particular service area.
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one mile from another commercial center.
3. Controlling lights, signage, and hours
operation to avoid adversely impacting surrounding u
2. Require new master plans and residential 4. Requiring adequate landscaped buffers
specific plans and other large development proposals to
provide, within the proposed development, a neighbor-
hood commercial site located generally at the intersection
of prime, major, or secondary arterials in consolidated
centers (rather than linear development). At least one
comer of one such intersection must be developed as
neighborhood commercial unless the applicant can show
why another nearby site is better.
tween commercial and residential uses.
§. Providing bicycle and pedestrian links
tween proposed neighborhoodi commercial centers :
surrounding residential uses.
C.3 Comprehensively design all commerc
centers to address common ingress and egress, adequ
off-street parking and loading facilities. Each cen
should be easily accessible by pedestrians, bicyclists, s
automobiles to nearby residential development.
3. Locate neighborhood commercial sites gener-
ally one mile apart and at an optimal distance from other
commercial centers.
C.4 Ensure that commercial architecture empl
sizes establishing community identity while presenti
tastefbl, dignified and visually appealing designs comp,
ible with their surroundings.
4. Locate neighborhood commercial develop-
ment so that, wherever possible, it is centrally located
within its service area.
5. To determine the adequacy and appropriate-
ness ofneighborhood commercial development, justifica-
tion in the form of a statistical analysis of the market
service area of a proposed neighborhood, community, or
regional commercial development shall be provided by the
developer at the time of application for zoning.
C.5 Ensure that all commercial developmf
provides a variety of courtyards and pedestrian wa!
bicycle trails, landscaped parking lots, and the use
harmonious architecture in the construction of buildin1
C. 6 Permit the phasing of commercial projects
allow initial development and expansion in response
demographic and economic changes. Site designs shou
illustrate the ultimate development of the property and/(
demonstrate their ability to coordinate and integrate wi
surrounding development.
6. Regularly review and evaluate excessive unde-
veloped commercial zoning for its ability to serve the
community.
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C.7 Encourage commercial recreation or tourist
destination facilities, as long as they protect the residential
character of the community and the opportunity of local
residents to enjoy (in a safe, attractive and convenient
manner) the continued use of the beach, local transporta-
tion, and parking facilities.
Mxter/SPecific plan ~ZS will be exempt fit
Periodic COmmerCial review because by definitio
are long range, forecast Plans. such sites, hOWever
subject to the regular five Year review required fa
VeloPed Ibfaster ~h~.
C.13 Strip commercial development s
C.8 Orient traveVrecreation commercial areas
along the 1-5 conidor, in the Village, or near resort/
discouraged along Scenic roadways and major the
fares, including but not limited to El C&O Real
recreation areas. land uses and scenic roadways are preserved and t
the visual, environmental and historical character
sign of transportation and utility corridors. C.9 Revise Section 21.29-030 of the Zoning the local community through sensitive Planning I
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and Structures) to more accurately reflect the intent of the
TraveVRecreation Commercial general plan designation
to serve the traveling public, visitors to the city, as well as
employees of business and industrial centers.
VILLAGE
A. GOALS
A.l A City which preserves, enhancc
maintains the Village as a place for living, w
shopping, recreation, civic and cultural function
retaining the village atmosphere and pedestrian SI
A.2 A City which creates a distinct iden
the village by encouraging activities that tradi1
C .10 Review parking requirements for commer-
cial areas on a periodic basis to ensure adequate parking
and to address identified parking problems.
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tual site plan and statistical analysis of the market service
area to be analyzed to determine the feasibility and
appvriateness of the proposed development (anchor
tenant(s), trade area, location, etc.) aS a neighborhood, locate in a pedestrian-oriented downtown area, in
offices, restaurants, and specialty retail shops. community, or regional commercial center.
A.3 A City which encourages new ec
dors to attract additional tourist-orientd uSeS and
rekin and increase resident-serving uSeS.
c. l2 Since the existence Of a Neighborhood, development in the Village and near transportatio Community, or Regional commercial land use designation
impacts the ability for other sites in the vicinity to meet the
location requirements of an adequate market these com-
mercial land use designations (future) that are not devel-
oped will be reviewed within two years from the date of
approval of this document and every five years thereafter
to determine whether the designation remains appropriate.
Ifit is foundthattheclassificationis no longer approppriate, the site shall be redesignated by the City as Unplanned
Area (UA). For the site to then be redesignated from UA
to another land use classification, a general plan amend-
ment must be approved. For the site to be redesignated to
residential uses, a finding of consistency with the City's
Growth Management Program must be made. Comer-
cia1 sites with these designations which are located within
A.4 A City that encourages a variety of c
mentary uSeS such as a combhation of resident
commercial uses to generate pedestrian activity an(
a lively, interesting social environment and a prc
business setting.
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To implement the Redevelopment Plan bj
OPb acomprehensive Plan toaddress the unique r
tial and commercia1 needs Of this sePent Of the c
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C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND B.2 To provide and protect industrial lands f
the development of communities of high technolog
research and development industries and related uses 5
in cmPus Or park-1ike settings.
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Provide a variety of commercial and tourist
recreational activities in the Village, especially close to the
beach, in connection with special entertainment facilities,
restaurants and other uses which will foster the cornu-
nity concept.
B.3 To provide and protect industrial lan
which can accommodate a wide range of moderate to IC
intensity industrial uses capable of being located adjace
to residential areas with minimal buffering and attenu
tion measures. C.2 Support land uses around the intersection of
Walnut Avenue and Roosevelt Street that preserve and
support the ethnic heritage of the area. The appropriate
junction uith the completion of the Redevelopment Mas-
ter Plan arid the Community Design and Land Use Plan for
the Bamo.
B.4 To concentrate new industrial uses within t
land Uses to accomplish this shall be determined in con- present boundaries of the industrial comdor as shown I
the Land Use Plan.
B.5 To encourageplannedindustrial parks as 1
preferred method of accommodating industrial uses.
C.3 Attempt to acquire additional parking areas
in the Village and beach area. B.6 To ensure that planned industrial parks ser
the commercial needs of employees by providing comml
cia1 development sites within each park. c.4 Seek ways of strengthening existing estab-
lishments through facade and streetscape improvements,
upgraded public and private landscaping and aestheti-
cally-upgraded signage. ACTION PROGRAMS
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
C.5 Promote inclusion of housing opportunities C. 1 Limit the amount of new industrial land us
to those which can feasibly be supported by desiral
environmental quality standards and the current grov
rate ofthe trade area and the City. Protect these areas frc
encroachment by incompatible land uses.
in the Village as part of a mixed-use concept.
INDUSTRIAL
A. GOAL
A City which develops an industrial base of light,
pollution-free industries of such magnitude as will pro-
vide a reasonable tax base and a balance of opportunities
for employment of local residents.
C.2 Limit general industrial development wit).
the community to those areas and uses with adequ
transportation access. These areas should be appropri
to and compatible with surrounding land uses includi
the residential community.
C.3 Provide for industrial sites that are la]
enough and level enough to permit ample space to m
onsite development standards as well as areas for exp;
sion.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To provide industrial lands which can ac-
commodate a wide range of industrial uses, including
those of relatively high intensity, while minimizing nega-
tive impacts to surrounding land uses.
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C.4 Concentrate more intense industrial uses in
those areas least desirable for residential development --
in the general areaofthe flight pathcomdorofMcClellan-
C. 1 1 Regulate industrial land uses on the ba:
performance standards, including, but not limitel
noise, emissions, and traffic. B Palomar Airport.
C.12 Control nuisance factors (noise, sn
dust, odor and glare) and do not permit them to e,
city, state and federal standards.
c.5 Protectthe integrityandpromotetheidentity
of industrial districts by bounding them by sigmficant
physical features such as primary streets, streams and
railroads. C. 13 Require private industrial develop1
provide for the recreational needs of employees wc C.6 Ensure that the physical development of in the industrial area. industrial areas recognizes the need for compatibility
among the industrial establishments involved and does not C.14 Screen all storage, assembly, and c
permit incompatible uses. ment areas completely from view. Mechanical 6
ment, vents, stacks, apparatus, antennae and other a
tenant items should be incorporated into the total de!
structures in a visually attractive manner or shoi
entirely enclosed and screened from view.
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industrial corridor along Palomar Airport Road reflect the
impact of the present size and operation of the airport
especially as it relates to residential type uses. Therefore,
no expansion of the boundaries of the airport should be
considered, without authorization by a majority of the
Carlsbad electorate as required by Carlsbad Municipal
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redesipte be Commercial Manufacturing Zone a
Manufacturing Zone as planned Industrial Zones.
AGRICULTURE
A. GOALS
A. 1 A City which prevents the prematurt
nation ofagricultuFl land and Preserves said land'
ever Possible.
C.8 Require new industrial specific plans to
provide, within the proposed development, a commercial
site designed to serve the commercial needs of the occu-
pants of the business park. Such a site should be located
generally at the intersection of prime, major or secondary
arterials in consolidated centers. At least one comer of one
such intersection must be developed as commercial unless
the applicant can show why another nearby site is better. A.2 A City which supports agricultur
c.9 Allow, by conditional use permit, ancillary planning for possible transition to urban uses.
commercial, office and recreational uses when clearly
oriented to support industrial developments and their
populations. These include but are not limited to commer-
cia1 services, conference facilities, daycare centers, recre-
ation facilities and short term lodging.
6. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To permit agricultural land uses thr
the City.
C. 10 Require new industrial development to be
located in modern, attractive, well-designed and land-
scaped industrial parks in which each site adequately
provides for internal traffic, parking, loading, storage,
and other operational needs.
B.2 To conserve the largest possible an
undeveloped land suitable for agricultural pi
through the willing compliance of affected partic
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B.3 To develop measures to ensure the compat-
ibility of agricultural production and adjacent land uses.
B. OBJECTIVE
To establish the preservation of the natural E
tat of the rivers, river banks, streams, bays, laga
estuaries, marshes, beaches, lakes, shorelines and
yons as a high priority.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Support and utilize all measures available,
including the Williamson Act, to reduce the financial
burdens on agricultural land, not only to prevent prema-
ture development, but also to encourage its continued use
for agricultural purposes.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AN1
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Preserve Buena Vista Lagoon and Batiqu
Lagoon as visual resources arid wildlife preserves. C.2 Participate with neighboring cities and
communities in projects leading to preservation of agri-
cultural resources and other Wes of open space 310%
mutual sphere of influence boundaries.
C.2 Ensure that slope disturbance does not re
in substantial damage or alteration to major signific
wildlife habitat or significant native vegetation ar
unless they present a fire hazard as determined by the I
Marshal. C.3 Consider the acquisition of lands or property
rights for permanent agricultural uses through methods or
means such as trusts, foundations, and city-wide assess-
ment districts. C.3 Ensure that grading for building pads i
roadways is accomplished in a manner that maintains
appearance of natural hillsides.
C.4 Attempt to preserve the flower fields or lands
east of 1-5 to the first ridgeline between Cannon Road and
Palomar Airport Road, ~ough~rhatevermethod created
and most advantageous to the City of Carlsbad.
C.4 Relate the density and intensity of develc
ment on hillsides to the slope of the land to preserve 1
integrity of hillsides.
C.5 Limit hture development adjacent to 1
lagoons and beach in such amanner so as to provide to 1
greatest extent feasible the physical and visual accessib
ity to these resources for public use and enjoyment.
C.5 Buffer agriculture from more intensive
urban land uses with mutually compatible intermediate
land uses.
C.6 Encourage soil and water conservation
techniques in agricultural activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL
C.6 Ensure the preservation and maintenance
the unique environmental resources ofthe Agua Hedionc
Lagoon while providing for a balance of public ill
private land uses through implementation of the Agl
Hedionda Land Use Plan. A. GOAL
A City which protects and conserves natural
resources, fragile ecological areas, unique natural assets
and historically significant features of the community.
C.7 Require comprehensive environmental rc
view in accordance with the California Environment:
Quality Act (CEQA) for all projects that have the poter
tial to impact natural resources or environmental feature!
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be monitored to ensure that environmental conditions and
mitigating measures are hlly implemented and are suc-
SPECIAL PLANNING
CONSIDERATIONS-AIRPORT I cesshl.
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A City which maintains land use camp<
between McClellan-Palomar Airport and sum
land uses.
C.9 Implement to the greatest extent feasible the
natural resource protection policies ofthe Local Coastal
Program.
C. 10 Utilizethegoals, objectives andimplement-
ing policies ofthe Open Space Element regarding environ-
mental resources that should be protected as open space.
C. 1 1 Participate in programs that restore and
B. OBJECTIVES
B.l To encourage the continued open
McClellan-Palomar Airport as a general aviation
B.2 To prohibit the expansion of Mcl
Palomar Airport unless approved by a majority vo
Carlsbad electorate. (Section 21.53.015, Carlsb
nicipal Code.)
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enhance the City's degraded natural resources.
C. 12 Implement the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhance-
ment Plan.
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES E
A. GOAL ACTION PROGRAMS
A City which supports the improvement and
modernization of railroad facilities within Carlsbad and
the region.
C.l Require all parcels of land locatec
Airport InflUence Area to receive diScretiomV a
as follows: all parcels must process either a site d
ment plan,planned industrial permit, or other dis
ary permit. Unless otherwise approved by City (
development proposals must be in compliance 7
noise standards of the Comprehensive Land U
(CLUP) and meet FAA requirements with re5
building height as well as the provision of obs
lighting when appurtenances are permitted to p
the transitional surface (a 7:l slope from the
primary surface). Consider County Airport La
Commission recommendations in the review of c
ment proposals.
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B. 1 To support the installation and operation of I
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B.2 To encourage the use of the excess railroad
right-of-way for landscaping, parking facilities, recre-
ation areas, trails and similar uses.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICY AND
ACTION PROGRAM C.2 Coordinate with the San Diego Ass1
of Governments and the Federal Aviation Admini
to protect public health, safety and welfare by ens
orderly operation ofthe Airport and the adoption
use measures that -mize the public's expc
excessive noise and safety hazards within areas arc
airport.
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Adopt a comprehensive Plan addressing the de-
sign and location of hture commuter rail stations as well
as methods of improving the appearance and public use of 1 the railroad right-of-way.
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SPECIAL PLANNING
CONSIDERATIONS--REGIONAL
ISSUES
A. GOAL
A City whch participates with other cities in the
County, through the San Diego Association of Govern-
ments, in working towards the solution of regional issues.
B. OBJECTIVE
To participate with other cities in the County in
developing a Regional Growth Management Strategy.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICY AND
ACTION PROGRAM
Implement the policies of the Regional Growth
Management Strategy when the program is adopted by the
City.
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IV. GLOSSARY
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AGUA HEDIONDA LAND USE PLAN The Local Coastal Plan for the area surrou
Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
Special zoning regulations affecting parkin
height and processing requirements for res
tially zoned property in the area bounded 1
Pacific Ocean, the AT&SF Railroad, Buer
Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Requires the assessment of projects for en\
mental effects, establishes procedures for I
ing and processing environmental documer
includes requirements for the monitoring o
environmental mitigation conditions placec
BEACH AREA OVERLAY
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUAL-
ITY ACT (CEQA)
1 project.
A city’s governmental budget that progran I (PLAN)(CIP) public facilities to fit its fiscal capability s(
years into the future. Capital improvemen
programs are usually projected five years j
advance and should be updated annually, s
provide a link to the annual budgeting pra 1 CEQA See California Environmental Quality Act.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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CITYWIDE FACILITIES AND IMPROVE
MENTS PLAN
A plan which identifies the public facilitier
will be needed when the City is completelj
developed.
Development pattern in which the uses are
grouped or “clustered” through a density t
fer, rather than spread evenly throughout a
as in conventional lot-by-lot development.
zoning ordinance may authorize such deve
ment by permitting smaller lot sizes if a SF
portion of the land is kept in permanent 01
space either through public dedication or tl
creation of a homeowners association.
CLUSTERING/CLUSTER-TYPE HOUSING
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) A use that may locate in certain zones providec
will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare and will not impair the
integrity and character of the zone. The Plan-
ning Commission approves subject to conditio1
and each application is considered on its own
merits.
Concept of urban space designed to inhibit crin
by utilizing the proprietary concerns of residen
Key ingredients in designing defensible space
include: improving the natural capability of
residents to visually survey the public areas of
their residential environment; enhancing sphere
of territorial influence within which residents c
easily adopt proprietary attitude; and, enhancin
safety through the strategic geographic location:
of intensively used community facilities.
A density increase of at least 25% over the
otherwise maximum allowable residential densil
under the applicable zoning and land use.
Open space lands which are constrained or
prohibited from development including beaches
lagoons, wetlands, other permanent water bod-
ies, riparian habitats and steep slopes.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE
DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS
GMP See Growth Management Plan.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM/
PLAN (GMP)
A comprehensive approach to land use planning
now and in the future. It links residential,
commercial and industrial development directly
to the availability of public services and facili-
ties. It sets limits on the total number of housiq
units to be built and increases the total amount o
open space to be preserved in the City.
A geographically-defined arexi in the City, the
boundaries of which were based upon logical
facilities and improvements planning relation-
ships. Under the City’s Growth Management
Plan, there are 25 zones and a plan for facilities
and improvements is required for each zone
before development can occur.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ZONE
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1 LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (PLAN)
LFMP See Local Facilities Management Plan.
A specifically prepared land use plan for thc
portion of the City located within the Coast
boundaries as defined by the State Coastal 1
The plan must address the protection of coa
resources and public access to the coastline
Shows how and when the following faciliti
improvements necessary to accommodate d
opment within the zone will be installed or
financed: city administrative facilities, lib]
wastewater treatment, parks, drainage, circ
tion, fire facilities, open space, schools, se
facilities and water facilities.
A plan that supplements and provides mort
to the General Plan and the Land Use Elen
it applies to a large piece of land in the Cit 8 mT1-F-Y A residential structure or building that con
more than one dwelling unit or home. 8 PD See Planned Development.
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PLAN (LFMP)
MASTER PLAN
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) A contained development, often with a mi
of housing types and densities, in which tk
subdivision and zoning controls are applia
the project as a whole rather than to indivi
lots as in most subdivisions. Therefore, d
are calculated for the entire development,
permitting a trade-off between clustering c
houses and provision of common open spa
Uses or structures that provide services to
public such as a library, city hall, fire stal
police station, park, traffic signal or majo
street.
An area of the City which is officially des
for rehabilitation or redevelopment becau!
or all of the buildings are old and often SL
dard.
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RIGHT-OF-WAY The area of land which has been dedicated for
public use for transportation purposes (i.e. a
street, freeway or railroad).
See San Diego Association of Governments.
The regional planning agency for the San Dieg
Region of which Carlsbad is a member agency
SANDAG
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERN-
MENTS (SANDAG)
SDP See Site Development Plan.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP)
SPECIFIC PLAN
A plan showing uses and structures proposed f
a parcel of land.
Similar to a master plan. A plan adopted by th
City to implement its General Plan for desig-
nated arms. It contains the locations and stan-
dards for land use densities, streets, and other
public facilities in greater detail than the Gener
Plan and the Land Use Plan.
A conglomeration of commercial development
extending along both sides of a major street
leading out of the center of a city. In zoning
terms, a strip zone may refer to a district consis
ing of a ribbon of highway commercial uses
fronting both sides of a major arterial route.
A proposal to subdivide land into five or more
lots or units. A final map which conforms to th
tentative map completes the subdivision process
Level of risk above which specific action by
government is deemed to be necessary to protect
life and property.
A device which grants a property owner relief
from certain provisions of a zoning ordinance,
when because of the particular physical sur-
roundings, shape, or topographical condition of
the property, compliance would result in a
particular hardship upon the owner, as distin-
guished from a mere inconvenience or a desire tc
STRIP COMMERCIAL
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enhance an investment. A variance may bc
granted, for example, to reduce yard or sei
requirements, or the number of parking or
loading spaces. Authority to decide varian
usually vested in the Planning Commission
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City‘s first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children’s library, to a sltudio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy Little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Ma~jorie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT
B. STATE LAW
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS .....................................................................
D. THE CITY OF CARLSBAD SElTlNG
E. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PF
GRAMS ................................................................................................................
STREETS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ...............................................................................
A. Goals
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ...........................................................
A. Goal ........................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs
AIR TRANSPORTATIOn ...................................................................................................
A. Goal ........................................................................................................................
B. Objectives
C. Implementing Policy and Action Program ...............................................................
PUBLIC UTILITY AND STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES ..................................................
A. Goals
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ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION ............................................................
B. Objectives ...............................................................................................................
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C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs .......................................................... ,
A. Goal ....................................................................................................................... B. Objectives ..............................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ..........................................................
B. Objectives ..............................................................................................................
SCENIC ROADWAYS .......................................................................................................
REGIONAL CIRCULATION CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................
A. Goals ......................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ..........................................................
Ill. CIRCULATION PLAN NOTES
IV. MAPS .............................................................................................................
Map 1: CIRCULATION PLAN
Map 2: BICYCLE ROUTES ..............................................................................................
Map 3: HIGH PRESSURE GAS & PETROLEUM MAINS .................................................
V. FIGURES .......................................................................................................
Figure 1: STREET DESIGN STANDARDS ...................................................................... I VI. GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................
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The Circulation Element includes sevei
and graphics. Street classifications used in C
described according to their function and the ar
traffictheycarry, areshowninTable 1: Street CI
tions. The Circulation Plan is illustrated on Ma street Design sa&& used by the City are s
Figure 1. Bicycle bm and High pressure
Petroleum Mains are shown on Map 2 and Mal
1. INTRODUCTION
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1 Am BACKGRoUND AND INTENT
The Circulation Element for the City of Carlsbad
is a comprehensive plan for the circulation Of people,
goods, ene%Y, Water, Sewage, *m -I% cmnumnica-
tions, and services. The primary focus ofthe document is
to provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the City and to provide for public access
to all existing and future land uses identified in the Land
Use Element of the General Plan. It also identifies how
transportation systems will link with surrounding juris-
dictions and be coordinated with regional transportation
plans.
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A Circulation Element is required by S
(Government Code Section 65032(b)) andmust(
“the general location and extent of existing and p
major thoroughfares, transportation routes, te
and other local public utilities and facilities, all u
with the Land Use Element of the General Plar
Circulation Element must state the overall goal
tives and policies concerning the circulation nee
City and specifically address issues relating 1
thoroughfires, transportation routes, terminals a
local public utilities and facilities. ne city of CE
Circulation Element also addresses issues of put
sit, bicycle and pedestrian routes and facilities, 1
and light rail transit, air travel, parking, trans]
demandmanagement, and vehicular and pedestria
To ensure that circulation facilities are provided
concurrent with their need, the City has adopted numerous
policies, programs and ordinances, including the Growth
Management Program. In addition, new regulations have
mandated compliance with the requirements of the Cali-
fornia ‘lean Air Act and Federal clean water Acts’
Thesenew state and federal regulations require implemen-
tation of both a Transportation Demand Management
Program and Storm Water Quality Management Pro-
gram, respectively. The Circulation Element incorpo-
rates policies and action plans to implement these new
requirements together with requirements of the Growth
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The City contains many scenic and historical
areastraversedbyexistingandproposedroadways. From
an aesthetic, environmental and historkid perspective, it
is important to preserve a~ much of the natural qualities of
these areas as possible kl order to maintain the distinctive
Character Of the city. h previous Versions Of the kleral
Plan, the City maintained a separate Scenic Roadways
Element to accomplish the task ofpresewhg and enhanc-
klg the Scenic Cphty Of the city. ChZiIlgeS to sklk law in
1981 eliminated the mandatory inclusion of a Scenic
Roadways Element within the General Plan. In an effort
to reduce the number and complexity of elements within
the City’s General Plqthe goals, objectives, policies and
action plans necessary to preserve the scenic quality of
roadways within the City have been retained, but have
been incorporated into the Circulation Element.
The Circulation Element is most close1
to, and is a reflection of, the Land Use Eleme.
General plan. The Circulation plan was &ve
conjmction* coqukmtraffic mode@ a
sisut&ingtheprojectedlanduses WntainedinCa
Land Use Element as well as land use plans ofsun
-unities. ~hemost~tm~e~effoltfo~
of carlsbad was condud in 1990 by the Sa
Asmidon of Governments (SANDAG) u!
~dla computer program. Results ofthe I
effort indicate that the proposed Circulation p
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land uses.
The comprehensive nature of the Cii
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other elements of the General Plan including the Noise,
Housing, Open Space and Conservation, Parks and Rec-
reation, and Public Safety Elements. All these elements
address various aspects of the circulation system and
together they provide the basic policies and guidelines for
the development of a safe, efficient and aesthetically
pleasing transportation network. These elements should
be referred to for more detailed discussion. For example,
the public facilities discussed in the Circulation Element
are alsodiscussedintheLandUseElement. It isthepolicy
of the City of Carlsbad that the Circulation Element be
consistent with all other elements of the General Plan.
environmental guidelines. The City must also find VI
to refine the existing circulation network in the develo
portions ofthe City to acmmrndate increased redevel
ment activity and the development of surroundmg u
munities. Finally, it is rmgukdthatthe City circulat
system is a par& of the larger regional, state, and natio
transportation systems. As ouch, the City circulat
system will continue to be influenced by the dew
placed upon it by larger transportation system needs.
E. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
D. THE CITY OF CARLSBAD The construction of unbuilt circulation elem(
roads and public utilities dl be brought about throu~
combination of construction ac.tiVities undertaken by 1
development community and the City of Carlsbad. 'I
guiding theme for the construction of the circulati
element idrastructure is the prcwision of facilities prior
or concurrent with the need for such facilities. To this e
the City has established the Gk0wt.h Management PJ
gram, the Capital Improvement Program and a develc
ment exaction program consisting of public kility i
pact fees and direct developer construction of public ro
and utility improvements.
SETTING
The dominant natural and manmade features in
Carlsbad, which establishthe framework within whichthe
circulation network must function, include the Pacific
Ocean to the west, the three natural lagoons extending
fiom the ocean to the interior ofthe City, the steep hills and
canyons which punctuate the eastern half of the commu-
nity, Highway 78 along the northern boundary, the Coast
Highway, the AT&SF railroad and Interstate 5. These
features all serve to separate the coastal portion ofthe City
fiom the interior portion. There are three major, existing,
arterial roads in the City, includmg, El Camin0 Real
which runs north and south through the center of the City,
Palomar h~rt Road which runs east and west through
the center of the City, and Rancho Santa Fe Road which
runs along the southern and easterly boundary ofthe City.
In addition, Carlsbad has a general aviation commuter
airport located in the central portion of the City adjacent
to the intersection of Palomar hprt Road and El
Camino Real. Goals, objectives, and policies and pro-
grams related to air transportation are included in this
element, but are also discussed in the Land Use Element.
Given the &*g topographic ~w% the
City has developed an integrated land use and circdation
Plan to take advantage of the natural landform fares
and the existing transportation fkilities. A major chal-
lenge for the City in the future will be to complete the
remaining roadway segments of the Circulation Element
h a thdy manner within a chate of increasingly strict
The Growth Management Program establish
minimum standards for the provision of basic pub
infrastructure including circulation element roads, seM
collection, sewer treatment, water distribution and flo
control. In addition, the Growth Management Progra
requires the preparation of Lc)cai Facilities Manageme
Plans to ensure that the public hcility standards are m
through buildout for each of the 25 local facility zones
For the most part, roads and public utilities w
be comd as a con&ion of development activity
accordance with the dictates of the Growth Manageme
Program. Where a particular fiicfity exceeds the hanci
capability of any one developer or the need for the hili
cannot be attributedto a single development, the City, a~
various utility districts within &e City, have emblisht
facility impact fees to genemk the revenues needed t
finance comction ofthose facilities. These impact fe
combined with direct developer m&ruction activitic
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D * provide immediate access to adjoining properties
w * are designed to discourage through-traffic : * carry a minimum amount of traffic (estimated average daily trips: 500 maximum)
: Collector Streets:
: * serve as the connecting link for traffic between local and arkrial streets : * generally carry light to moderate traffic volumes (estimated average daily trips: 500 to 5,C
Controlled Collectors:
: * provide no access or limited access to adjacent properties : * serve as a major connecting link for traffic between local and arterial streets : * carry moderate traffic volumes (estimated average daily trips: 5,000 to 10,000)
Secondary Arterials:
: * provide limited access to adjacent properties * serve to move traffic between collector streets and larger arterials or the freeways : * have two traffic lanes in each direction with a painted median * carry moderate traffic volumes (estimated average daily trips: 10,000 to 20,000)
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will assure completion of the majority of the circulation
element network. The remaining portion of the network
for which the need is not attributable to future develop-
ment, must be financed through other local, regional and
federal funding sources. An example of one such facility
is the improvement of Carlsbad Village Drive west of
Interstate 5 which will be funded through redevelopment
tax increment bonds.
A.2 A City with an adequate circulation inl
structure to serve the projected population.
A.3 A City with a comprehensive network
roads which provides appropriate access to all land us
A.4 A City with properly maintained, sma
fimctioning and safe tra€lic control systems.
Timing for the construction of the missing circu-
lation element links is, for the most part, a function of
development activity. For those kilities finand through
prepares on a yearly basis a Capital Improvement Pro-
gram (CIP). The CIP establishes the next year’s construc-
tion program and also outlines the five year and buildout
improvement needs for the City. The CP must balance
the availability of revenues with the various competing
needs for public fhcility construction. Taken as a whole,
the Capital Improvement Program, Growth Management
Program and development exaction program will assure
timely completion of the circulation element facilities as
needed by the residents of Carlsbad and surrounding
communities.
II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
AND IMPLEMENTING
POLICIES AND ACTION
PROGRAMS
B. Objectives
€3.1 To provide an adequate circulation inf faCi1itY imP& feeS Or Other funding Sources, the citY amhre concurrent with or prior to the actual dem
for such facilities.
B.2 To design streets for the safe and efficic
movement of pple, goods and services within a
through the City in the most environmentally sound a
aestheti.y pleasing manner possible.
B.3 To maintain a clear and consistent set
standards for the design and cmstruction of roads a
traffic control devices.
B.4 To create a priority list for the constructic
of new traffic signals.
B.5 To provide safe, adequate and attractive
landscaped parking hcilities.
B.6 To implement and regularly update dew
oper fee programs for financing of circulation facilitie
B.7 To enhance the econOmic value of properl
and improve the economic competitiveness of the Cit
through the construction of wellldesigned, efficient, an
cost effective transportation facilities.
STREETS AND TRAFFIC
CONTROL
A. Goals
A.l A City with an integrated transportation
network serving Iocal and regional needs which accommo-
dates a balance of Merent travel modes based on safety,
convenience, attractiveness, costs, environmental and so-
cia1 impacts.
C. Implementing Policies and
&.tion programs
C. l Require new development to comply wit
the adopted (September 23,1986) Growth Managemen
performance standards for circulation facilities.
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out the City to provide for the safe movement of trucks into
and out ofcommercial zones while reducing conflicts with
trafXc in residential, school and recreational areas.
C.13 Establish and maintain an offici
lliltning and addressing plan to remove coacts,
tion, and Uncertainty. I
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lines for what is reasonable and desirable. Allow varia-
tions to occur in accofdance with established City policy 1 regarding engineering standards variances.
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improve parking and circulation in developed ai
C. 15 Encourage increased public parb
Village and beach areas of the City.
C.16 Require new development to corn
roadwaysneededtoservetheproposeddevelopm
to or concurrent with the circulation needs creatc
C.4 Minimize the number of access points to
major and prime arterials to enhance the functioning of
these streets as throughways. development.
C.5 Use good road design practice to minimize
the number of intersections and other conflicting traffic
movements.
C. 17 Coordinate the planning and constr
new roads withexisting roads in adjoining neighb
C. 18 Require new development to dedi
improve all public rights-of-way for circulation
needed to serve development.
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C.6 Use good road design practice to minimize
noise on adjacent land uses.
C.7 Provide traf€ic control devices along all ALTERNATIVE MODES OF
TRANS PO RTATlO N roadway segments and at intersections.
A. Goal C.8 Provide for the safe movement of traffc and
pedestriansaroundallroadandutility co~~ionprojects.
C.9 Pursue Transnet and other regional, state and
federal funding sources to finance regional roads and
A City which promotes, encourages, an(
modates a variety of transportation modes as a10
to the automobile. u transportation facilities.
C.10 Provide greater flexibility in the design I standardsforhillsideroadstominimize~gandvisual
B. Objectives
B. 1 To provide infrastructure and hi1
essary to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, i
non-automobile modes of transportation.
impacts.
c. 1 1 htercom& and spc~o~ the opedon
oftraffic signals along arterial streets, whenever feasible.
c. 12 prepueand-baTraffic signal ~uali-
fication List to recommend priorities for the construction
of new traac signals.
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B.3 To prioritize fbture sidewalk const
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C. Implementing Policies and for the purpose of prioritking future sidewalk anst
Action Programs tion.
C.1 Encouage the construction of side-
dong d public roadways with special emphasis given to
collectors, arterials, and areas with high pedestrian traf€ic
generators such as schools, commercial centers, transpor-
tation ficilities, public buildings, beaches and parks.
C. 11 Coordinate the location of bicycle ro
with the Parks and lbreatim Element and the 0
SPm and (h~~~ation Element-
C .12 Extend bicycle routes to cultural, edu
tional and recreational facilities whenever practical.
C. 13 Develop and implement employer incen
programs to enmurage the placement of strategic bic!
storage lockers, and the construction of safe and cor
C .2 Encourage pedestrian circulation in mmmer-
cial areas through the provision of convenient parking
facilities, increased sidewalk widths, pedestrian-oriented
building designs, landscaping, street lighting and street
furniture. nient bicycle facilities.
C.3 Design pedestrian spaces and circulation in
relationship to land uses and available parlung for all new
construction and redevelopment projects.
C.14 Design bicycle routes in accordance v
the ‘‘Bike Route Standards” Chapter 1000 of the State
California Highway Design Manual.
C.4 Link public sidewalks to the network of C.15 Improve bicycle access to beach areas.
C. 16 Review, periodically, the Circulation E
ment Bicycle Route Map and revise, as necessary,
reflect existing roadway conditiofls and changed la
public and private trail systems.
C.5 Provide for handicapped access to and along
public sidewalks and along as much of the trail system as
feasible. uses.
C.6 Install sidewalks and trail systems within C. 17 Coordinate with the San Diego Associati
of Governments (SANDAG) aud the North County Trs
sit District (NCTD) on the installation ofany new troll
Or fight rail transit systems.
existing and new industrial developments.
C.7Encourageschooldistrictstoimplementsafety
programs for pedestrians and bicyclists within the public
school system. C.18 Provide lrnkage to bus, pedestrian a
bicycle routes from any new light rail commuter tm
facility- C .8 Maintain a Tdc Safety Commission com-
posed of Carlsbad citizens for the purpose of studying
matters of t-c and pedestrian safety and malung rec-
ommendations to the City Council regarding measures to
C.19 Encourage passive and active use of tl
railroad right*f-way as trail lie and bicycle pat
WY. promote and improve traflic and pedestrian safety.
C.9 Employ improved traffic control devices and
monitor police accident reports to increase pedestrian and
bicyclist safety.
C.20 Plan and coordinate park-and-ride faciliti
with CALWS, NCTD and SANDAG.
C.21 Encourage commuter usage of buse,
carpools and vanpls through a combination of employr
incentives, public education programs and construction (
C .lo Prepare and maintain an inventory of all
missing and incomplete sidewalk segments within the City
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safe, convenient and aesthetically pleasing transfer facili- propriate public utility and flood control servic 1 ties. land uses.
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C.22 Encourage the expansion of bus service and
new routes into developing or redeveloping areas of the
City.
A.2 A City in which the public utility iu
drainage infrastructure are constructed concurren
prior to the actual demand for such facilities.
B.l To maintain a clear and consister
standards for the design and construction of put:
ties.
A. Goal
A City which balances the needs of the existing
general aviation airport with the needs ofthe citizens ofthe
city.
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oper fee programs for the financing of public ut B. Objectives storm drainage facilities.
B.l To encourage the continued operation of
McClellan-Palomar Airport as a general aviation airport.
B.2 To prohibit the expansion of McClellan-
Palomar hrport unless approved by a majority vote of
Carlsbad electorate as required by the Carlsbad Munici-
pal Code Section 21.53.015.
B.3 To enhance the economic value of
and improve the economic competitiveness of
through the construction of well designed, effic
cost effective public utility and storm drainage f
B.4 To maintain current master plans
expansion of local public facilities for sewer,
water, reclaimed water and storm drainage.
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laws and regulations regarding the preservatior
hancement of water quality.
C. Implementing Policy and Action 1
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Coordinate with the San Diego Association of
Governments and the Federal Aviation Administration to
protect public health, safety and welfare by ensuring the
orderly operation of the Airport and the adoption of land
use measures that minimize the public’s exposure to
excessive noiseand safety hazards within areas around the
airport.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
C. 1 Require new development to coni
public facilities needed to serve the proposed devc
prior to or concurrent with the circulation needs c
the development.
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DRAINAGE FACILITIES C.2 Develop, and update periodically,
standards for the design and construction of pul I A. Goals ties.
A.1 A City with a comprehensive network of C.3 Coordinate the planning and constr
utilities and storm drainage facilities which provide ap- public utilities with existing public utilities in :
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C.4 Require new development to dedicate and B.l To enhance the scenic, environmental
historid quality of rdmys in conjunction with
c~culation, Open Space and C~n,semation, and P,
and Recreation Elements of the General Plan.
improve all public rights-of-waJr for public utility and
storm dramage facilities needed to serve development.
C.5 Inform the public id COntraCtOfS of the
danger involved, and the necessary precautions that must
be taken when wofking On or ncx, pipelines or utility
transmission lines. within the City.
B.2 To establish a route map identifying exis
and filbre scenic roadmy, railroad and utility comc
C.6 Monitor the adequacy of public utilities as an
btel!d Part Ofthe Growth Manap,ement plan and Public
Facilities Management System.
B.3 To consider a sy&em of routes and spe
treatments to increase the enjoyment of and opportUni
for recreational and cultural pursuits and tourism
Carlsbad.
C.7 Ensure developer conformance with all
adopted public utility and storm dramage master plans
and adopted ordinances regarding the provision of public
utility and storm dramage facilitim.
B.4 To provide a process for the establishmen
convenient and Safe scenic routes to major recratio
areas and points of historic, scenic or cultural sign cance.
C.8 Ensure continued coordination between the
City and special utility districts and public utility compa-
nies operating in Carlsbad.
B.5 To provide multiple recreational uses, SL
as bikeways, roadside rests and observation points, wl
appropriate, on lands within and adjacent to designa1
scenic comdors, and provide a means of coordinati
scenic roadways with other transportation and rec
ational opportunities within the City.
C.9 Develop and implement a program of “Best
Management Practices” for the elirnination and reduction
of pollutants which enter into andor are transported
within stom drainage facilities.
B.6 To provide a means of enhancing scer
roadways and making them identifiable to the traveli
public.
C.10 Review and update, on a regular basis,
master plans for the expansion of local public facilities for
sewer, potable water, reclaimed water and storm drain-
age. C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs SCENIC ROADWAYS
C. 1 Implement the policies, standards and guid
lines contained within the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guid
lines. A. Goal
A City which preserves and enhances the visual,
environmental and historical charracteristics of the local
community through sensitive planning and design of
transportation and utility comdors.
C.2 Establish four categories of scenic comdoi
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and designate streets to be included within those catego- C.4 Utilize and update the criteria for des I ries as follows: scenic roadways and selecting community identit
outlined in the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor GI 1
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Community Theme Corridors - connect Manual.
CarIsbad with adjacent municipalities and present the
City of Carlsbad to persons entering and passing through
the community. Community Theme Corridors include:
C.5 Include roadways as scenic route
provide signifcant views of the ocean, lag001
space lands, back country and urban activity.
El Camino Real
Carlsbad Boulevard C.6 Enhance and preserve the natural ar
Palomar Airport Road oped environments along each designated scenic
La Costa Avenue
Melrose Drive C.7ApproveprojectsadjacenttoEl Cam
only if the proposed project is consistent wid
Communitv Scenic Corridors - interconnect Camino Real Corridor Development Standards.
major subareas of the present and planned Carlsbad
community. Community Scenic Corridors include: C.8 Coordinate the planning, design an
mentation of designated scenic corridors with t
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Cannon Road Maintenance Departments.
Carlsbad Village Drive
Faraday Avenue
Interstate 5
La Costa Avenue
Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road
Poinsettia Landcanill0 Way
Natural ODen SDace and Recreation Cor& m -offer spectacular views ofwaterscapes, landforms,
wildlife and the Pacific Ocean. Natural Open Space and
C.9 Coordinate the scenic corridor prog
the State, County and adjacent cities wherever 1
C. 10 Review the need to establish a
special overlay zones along designated scenic (
and initiate the appropriate rezoning if an overla
-ted.
C. 11 Develop guidelines to improve tl
quality of the corridor adjacent to the Atchisor
and Santa Fe Railway.
Adams Streeflark Drive
Batiquitos Drive
Jefferson street (Portion adjacent to Buena Vi- C. 12 Seek financial assistance from fa m sources whenever possible to assist in the in
tation of the scenic roadways program. Lagoon)
Railroad Corridor -presentsthe CityofCarlsbad REGIONAL CIRCULATION
CONSIDERATIONS
A. Goals
to people passing through the City by rail. The only
Railroad Corridor is:
Atchison Topeka and Sank Fe Railroad
C.3 Review and update periodically the list of A.l A City with a modern public ul
transportation system based upon integrated pro1 roadways designated as scenic corridors.
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the management of air quality, water quality and land
resources.
C.4 Consider noise impacts in the design of
systems and give special consideration to those
corridors in scenic or noise sensitive areas.
A.2 A City with a transportation system which
helps minimize air pollution and traffic congestion and 111. CIRCULATION PLAN
NOTES supports commerce and economic development.
A.3 A City which participates with other cities in
the County, through the San Diego Association of Gov-
ernments, in working toward the solution of regional
transportation issues.
Several areas of the Circulation Plan req
fUrther explanation ofthe ~i~7~ intent. AS a result,
following notes are provided to clarify the plan.
6. Objectives
B. 1 TO develop Programs and strategies for Trans-
portation Demand Management consistent with the sari
Diego Regional Air Quality Strategy.
A. Rancho Del Oro - Classified as a second
arterial roadway only if a freeway interchange with SI;
is provided, If an interchange is not provided, 1
roadway is not to be included in the plan.
B. Tamarack Avenue - Classified as a modij
collector street between Carlsbad Boulevard and Sky1
Road, An 80-foot right-of-way \vest of Jefferson
Carlsbad Boulevard should br: maintained. Second;
arterial standards should be maintained between Jeffers
Street and Adams Street.
B.2 TO Participate with 0th cities in the County
in developing the Regional Growth Management Strategy
which addresses air quality, transportation system man-
agement, and transPomtion &rnand management for San
Diego County on a “regional community” basis.
B.3 To comply with a11 federal, state and local
laws and regulations regarding the preservation and en-
hancement of air quality.
C. Avenida Encinas -The City might downgri
the southernmost li&ofthis roadway (between L&eshc
Gardens Mobile Home Park and Carlsbad Boulevard)
a collector street if a master plan for the immediate ar
indicates low intensity development. Such downgradi
should not require an amendment to this element.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
C. 1 Implement the policies ofthe Regional Growth
Management Strategy when the program is adopted by the
City.
D. Leucadia Boulevard Extension - The Ci
should support and encourage adjoining jurisdictions
extend Leucadia Boulevard from Interstate 5 to El Cami
Real.
C.2 Encourage the inclusion of onsite or nearby
amenities such as day care facilities, dry cleaners and
conveniencesores within residentid and industrial projects
to reduce vehicular trips.
E. Melrose Drive - The City should support x
encourageadjoining jurisdictions to extend Melrose Dri1
from the Carlsbad city limits south to an appropria
connection. Melrose shall maintain its classification as
prime arterial north of Rancho Santa Fe Road. South i
Rancho Santa Fe Road, Melrose may be built to seconi
ary or modified standards without an amendment to th
element but should preserve adequate right-of-way t
construct a full width major arterial road.
C.3 Coordinate with CALTRANS as develop-
ment proceeds and CALTRANS hnds become available
to ensure that the capacity of odoff ramps is adequate.
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large amounts of traffic. It carries traffic f
collector streets to other collectors, arterial
freeways.
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is an averagc
hour traffic volume at a given location for
period of time less than a year. While an A
is for a full year, an ADT may be measure
six months, a season, a month, a week, or
little as two days. An ADT is a valid numb
only for the period over which it was meas
The state agency in charge of transportatioi I TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) planning, construction and maintenance of
state's highway system. u CALTRANS See California Department of Transportatic
A city's governmental budget that program 1 (pian) (CIP) public facilities to fit its fiscal capability so
years into the future. Capital improvemeni
programs are usually projected five years ii
advance and should be updated annually, s(
provide a link to the annual budgeting proc
See Capital Improvement Program
A roadway that has been subjected to all oi
steps contained in the Scenic Roadway Elei
to qualify as a scenic corridor which is fou
possess scenic or historical amenities wort?
preservation, and which is implemented by
adoption of a Specific Plan and overlay ZOI
An airport classified by the Federal Aviatic
Administration (FAA) as a general utility f
serving mainly aircraft with a maximum gr
takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less, lil
propeller-driven, turboprop, and business j(
general aviation aircraft. I RIGHT-OF-WAY The area of land which has been dedicated
public use for transportation purposes (i.e.
street, freeway or railroad).
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public thoroughfare or freeway used for vehil
lar transportation.
See San Diego Association of Governments.
The regional planning agency for the San Dit
Region of which Carlsbadl is a member agenc
The bands of land generally adjacent to the
scenic roadway right-of-way that complete th
visual appearance and integrity of the total
composition of the scenic roadway. The bou
aries of the scenic corridor may coincide with
the boundaries of the visual corridor but are
usually less. The following list includes futui
routes, as designated on the adopted Circulati
Element of the General Plan, that the staff fe
when constructed, may qualify to be added to
the “Master List”. When considering future
improvement plans for these routes, the City
should consider the potential scenic and histoi
amenities along these routes:
1. Cannon Road - from Interstate 5 to El
Camino Real.
2. Batiquitos Drive - from Poinsettia Lane to
Camino Real.
3. Melrose Drive - along the right-of-way
throughout the City of Carlsbad.
4. Poinsettia Lane/Alga Road - from Carlsbac
Boulevard to future alignment of Melrose Dri~
5. Park Drive - from intersection with Kelly
Drive to its terminus.
A comprehensive set of strategies designed to
influence travel behavior with respect to mode
time, frequence, route, or distance in order to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
roads, highways, and public transit services.
Principal strategy measures involve, but are nc
limited to, ridesharing and alternative work
hours.
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SCENIC CORRIDOR
“SPORTATION DEMAND MANAGE
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A process that addresses ways to improve c
transportation system performance through
variety of lowcost management actions wh
foster more efficient use of existing transpc
tion systems. TSM is an umbrella term foi
parking management and traffic manageme 1 and transit management.
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church at the southeast
comer of Hading Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City‘s first aciministrative offices. Over the next few years it sei-ved as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children’s library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdylittle structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad H!istorical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Marjorie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT .......................................................................................
B. STATE LAW
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS ..................................................................... ..................................................................................................................
II. SOURCES OF NOISE .....................................................................................
A. CIRCULATION ...............................................................................................................
1. Roads .......................................................................................................................
2. Airport
3. Rail ...........................................................................................................................
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B. LAND USE
C. OTHER MOBILE SOURCES
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1. Off Road Motorcycle Noise ....................................................................................... 2. Motor Boat
3. Modified Vehicle Exhaust System
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111. NOISE CONTOUR MAPS
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PR
GRAMS
GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................
A. Goal .........................................................................................................................
B. Objectives
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ............................................................
LAND USE .........................................................................................................................
A. Goals
B. Objectives ................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ............................................................
ROADS .........................................................................................................................
A. Goal ......................................................................................................................... B. Objective
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ............................................................
AIRPORT ......................................................................................................................
A. Goal
B. Objectives ................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ............................................................
RAIL
A. Goal .........................................................................................................................
B. Objective ..................................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs
EM PLOY MENT ..................................................................................................................
A. Goal .........................................................................................................................
B. Objectives
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs .....................................................
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CIRCULATION ...................................................................................................................
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Map I: EXISTING NOISE EXPOSURE CONTOUR MAP (1990) ................................... 1 .
Map 2: FUTURE NOISE EXPOSURE CONTOUR MAP (2010) ...................................... 1:
Map 3: AJRPORT NOISE CONTOUR MAP ....................................................................... 1:
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“The Goal of the Noise Element is to I achieve and maintain an enViiwmU?nt
which is free from objectionable, ex-
cessive or harmful noise. ”
guide for establishing a pattern of land uses h tI
Use Element that minimizes the exposure of corn
residents to excessive noise.
The Noise Element shall include implemt
measures and possible solutions that address exisl
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ing and future residents from undesirablenoise impacts.
Consistent with state law, it is the policy of the City that
the Noise Element be consistent with all General Plan
Elements.
considerablenumber ofexisting single family and n
family dwellings which are impacted by freeway I
levels in excess of 65 &A CNEL. For these exi
dwellings, noise attenuation is difficult. Constmcti
solid barriers along the freeway is possible, but cos1
be prohibitive. The City can, however, educate pro]
owners as to the methodsofinsulating existingresidc
units from freeway noise through the use of barrier!
insulationmaterials. The City’s “Development Rev,
Noise Guidelines Manual” is auseful reference.
II. SOURCES OF NOISE
A. CIRCULATION
1. ROADS
Roadway~afficnoiseis the most extensivenoise
problem facedby Carlsbad. Barring any dramaticchanges
in truck or automobile usage patterns, it is likely that the
amount of traffic in Carlsbad will grow with the City’s
population. New development is occumng adjacent to
majorroadways throughoutthe City. Udessprecaution-
ary mesues me taken, serious noise problems cou]d
result. caused by traffic noise.
44Roadway traffic noise is the most 2. AIRPORT
extensive noise problem faced by McClellan-Palomar Airport is presently ope Carlsbad ’’ ing as ageneral aviation facility and is located west c
Camino Real, just north ofpalomar Airport Road in
CityofCarlsbad. The airport’s current annual opera’
ofapproximately235,OOOaircraftis expectedtoincrc
at the airport’s ultimate buildout condition to appn
mately334,OOO. Ingeneral,landin theimmediatevici
ofthe airport or under the take off or landing approac
subject tonoiselevels which areunsuitableforresider
development, schools, hospitals and other similar nc
sensitive uses. Projected noise contours around the
port are provided in the Comprehensive Land Use E
(CLUP) for McClellan-Paloniar Airport and have b
included in this Element (See Map 3: Airport Nc
Contow Mw). In 1 989 the FAA began a detailed nc
this study have been published in the proposed 1992P
1 50 Study for the airport, which is currently under revi
as part of its adoption process. However, all new de\
reviewed to enSure compliance with thenoise standaj
While other routes within the City have ale
impactthan does 1-5, many roads will still have signifi
noise impact potential andnew projects should there
be subJect to noise impact evaluation.
It is important that new development frontin
rnaJorroadwaYSbecomPatibl€!withtherecommendal
of this element. The action plan section ofthis eler
contains themeasures intended to averthtureprobl
Vehlcularnoisehasthree maincomponentsources:
engke/transmission noise, exhaust noise and tire noise.
The intensity of noise emissions from any given vehicle
will vary with its size and other factors, such as speed,
acceleration, braking, roadway grade and conditions of
the roadway surface. Thus a busy downtown arterial with
stop and go traffic is often noisier than an open highway
with comparable traffic volumes.
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Noise contours have been prepared for all Circu-
lation Element roadways in Carlsbad as shown on the
Exishg No1se Exposure Contour Map and Map 2: Future NoiseExposure ContourEXap).
current and future noese e-Eire *qs fSee M* I ’ s.dy for McClellan-Palomar Airport. The findings
Interstate 5 has the greatest existing and pro- opment in the vicinityofthe airport should continue to jected roadway noise emissions. In addtion, 1-5 impacts
the greatest number of existing dwellings. There are a
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assume that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
for McClellan-Palomar Airport is a longrange master
plan updated every five years, that reflects anticipated
growth for the airport for atleast the ne* twenty (20)
years.
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gating design and building SOUM
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problems near the railroad ’’
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off-road vehcles, they are rarely necessary since stah noise levels Of the City will be deter- againstwespasing nearly always apply. mined by the type, intensity and loca-
tion of future land uses.” Most trail bikes are not outfitted with the nec
sary lights, fenders, mufflers, spark arresters or bafl Il
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“Noise Gtlldelines Manual” for more lnformationi
ing CNEL and general noise science. SYSTEM
Vehicles operating on city streets which have
faulty or modified exhaust systems can cause significant
local noise impacts, especially when operated in a“hot
rod”manner. Continued enforcement ofthevehicle code
is encouraged in order to control this contributor to noise
pollution.
The airport’s projected noise contours id
in the adopted Comprehensive Land Use F
McClellan-Palomar Airport are included in this 1
(See Map 3: Airport Noise Contour Map). 1
IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVE:
POLICIES AND ACTION
I 111. NOISE CONTOUR MAPS AND IMPLEMENTING
The noise contour maps contained herein, show
1990 and 20 10 noise contours for the followingtranspor-
tation systems (See Maps 1 : Existing Noise Exposure
ContourMap (1 990) andMap 2: Future Noise Exposure
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GENERAL
(1) Lnterstate 5 A. GOAL
(2) StateHighway 78
(3) CirculationElementRoadways ofthe Carlsbad
General Plan
(4) Rail
(5)McClellan-Palomar Airport B. OBJECTIVES
Substantial changes in traffic patterns or the
availability of new noise contour data may indicate the
need for revisions ofthis element. Consequently, thenoise 1 contours containedinthiselementshould bereviewedand
revised periodically
Noise levels for McClellan-Palomar Airport are
expressed in terms ofComrnunityNoiseEquivalentLeve1
(CNEL), measured at 5 dB increments and are mapped for
the range of 55 to 75 dBA CNEL. Noise levels for ’ fieeways,primearterialsandtherailroadareexpressedas
CNEL down to the 60 &A. All other transportation I modes shownon the contour map are expressed as CNEL
down tothe 55 BA. Community NoiseEquivalentLevel
(CNEL) is based upon A-weighted noise level, number or
duration ofnoise events, and timeofoccurrence through- I out the 24 hour day. The CNEL measurement weights
A City which is free from excessive, ob
able, or harmful noise.
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control program,
B.2 To control harmful or undesirable r
B.3 To protect the hearing and well b
Carisbad residents and visitors.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES P
ACT,ON PROGRAMS
C.1 Control harmful or undesirable
through theplanningand regulatory process with t
sison noise/land-use compatibility planning.
(2.2 Review all development proposal
noise Occurrences in the evening and nighttime greater Public and Private, forconsistencywiththepolicie
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C.3 Review existing City ordinances which
relateto noise control for compatibility with thegoals and
policies ofthis Element.
A.3 A City which controls mobile sourcc
noise to help assure that mobile noise sources dc
substantially contribute to The noise environmen
C.4 Continue to enforcebuilding codestoensure
adequate sound insulation between dwellings and to en-
sure adequate sound insulation ofinterior areas from loud
extemalnoise sources. Thecity shall continue to enforce
project conditions of approval related to noise control.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To achieve noise compatibility betwee:
dustri&m-ercial ands~o,m~gland~~and&
an acceptablenoise environment in indwtridcomme
areas. C.5 Attempt to controK noise primarily at its
source. Where this is not feasibie, controls along the
transmission path of the noise should be required. B.2 To achieve noise impact compatibili5
tween land uses through the land use planning/deve
ment review process. C.6 Control noise generated through its own
functions and activities and minimize noise impacts re-
sulting from City-sponsored or approved activities. B. 3 To actively control mobile noise Violati
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES ANI C.7 Review City operations to make sure that
noise generated by construction, i-naintenance activities,
and street sweeping minimize sipificant adverse noise
levels.
aCTlON PROGRAMS
C. 1 Encourage the development of compat
land uses in areas which are subject to excessive nc
(2.8 Periodicallyreviewthenoise contours con- levels.
tained in this element. Substantial changes in traffic
patterns or the availabilityofnewnoisecontour datamay
indicate the need for revisions.
C.2 Develop specific noise standards for us
reviewing noise sensitive development.
C.3 Require the use ofproject design techniqi
such as, increasing the distance between the noise sou
and the receiver; placing non-noise sensitive uses sud
parking areas, maintenance facilities, and utility ar
between the source and the receiver; using non-sensit
structures, such as a garage, to shield noise sensit
areas; and, orienting buildings to shield outdoor spa
from anoise source to minimize noise impacts during i
discretionary reviewofaresidential or other noise ser
tive project.
(2.9 Participate in noise control and hearing
conservation programs in all appropriate work environ-
ments owned, operated, or otherwise under the control
of the City.
LANDUSE
A. GOALS
A. 1 ACity where:t~~us~s~~~Si~ifican~ly
impacted by noise. C.4 Continue toenforcethe StateMotorVehj
Code as it applies to excessivenoise. TheCarlsbadPol
Department should continue to reduce the number A.2 A City with industrial and commercial land
uses which do not produce significantly adverse noise
impacts.
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ment.should also continue to deter persons from
operating their motor vehicles in a noisy manner.
(3) Specific economic, social, or other (
erations make infeasible the mitigation measi
project alternatives to avoid or substantially les
significant environmental effect (noise).
(2.5 Enforce the policy of the City that sixty
(60) dBA CNEL is the exterior noise level to which all
residential units should be mitigated. 65 dBA CNEL
is the maximum noise level to which residential units
subject to noise from McClellan-Palomar Airport
should be permitted. Additional disclosure actions
(easements, deed restrictions, recorded notice, etc.)
may be required of developers/sellers of noise im-
If a project is approved with exterio
levels exceeding the level allowable pursuant
policy, all purchasers of the impacted property !
notified in writing prior to purchase, and b
disclosure in writing, thatthe property they arep
ing is, or will be, noise impacted and does nl
Carlsbad noise standards for residential propel
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Interior noise levels should be mitigated to 45 I dl3ACNELwhenopeningstotheexteriorofthe residence M~~,
are open or closed. Ifopenings are required to be closed I to meet the interior noise standard, then mechanical
ventilation shall be provided.
-For residential properties identified as requiring
anoise study, a study shall be prepared by an acoustical
professional. This study shall document the projected
maximumexterior noise level and mitigate the projected
exteriornoiselevel toamaximum allowablenoiselevel as
tial interior C~L should exceed 45 &A.
C.6 Require that a “Noise” Study be st
ted with all discretionary applications for resi
projects offive or mOre single family dwelling,
any multiple family dwelling units located Wi
500-feet beyond the 60 &A CNEL noise conto;
as shown on Map 2: Future Noise Exposure C
C.7 Enforce the policy of the City tl
design techniques such as increasing the d
between the noise source and the receiver; placll If the acoustical study shows that exterior noise
levels cannot be mitigated to the level allowable as iden-
tified in this policy or less, the development shouldnotbe
approved without one or more ofthe following findings:
noise sensitive uses such as paking areas, m&
facilities and utility areas bemeen he Source i
receiver; using non-noise sensitive structures, !
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be the first tool used to mitigate noise impacts o
sensitive land uses rather than the construction c
or berms,
(1) Changes or alterations have been require din,
or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substan-
tially lessen the significant environmental effect (noise).
(2) Changes or alterations to avoid or substan-
tially lessen the significant environmental effect (noise)
are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another
public agency andnotthe City ofCxlsbad. Such changes
have been adopted by such other agency or can and should
be adopted by such other agency.
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future noise impacts from Circulation Elemen
ways, AT&SF railroad or McClellan-Palomar ,
for existing or future development within th
shall not be funded by the City. However, tl 1
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shall assist applicants with the processing of necessary
permits for mitigating noise on private property,
which permits may include right-of-way permits,
encroachment permits, retaining wall permits and
zoning variances. The City shall also assist property C.2 Consider noise impacts in the desig
owners in the establishment of assessment districts, to road systems and give special consideration to tk
fund noise mitigation improvements, in accordance road corridors in scenic or noise sensitive areas.
with established City policies and procedures.
ued enforcement of applicable sections ofthe call
nia Vehcle Code regarding equipment and/or op
tion of motor vehicles.
C.3 Review traffic flow systems and sync1
nize sipa&zation, wherever possible to avoid tra
stops and starts, which produce excessive noise, an
adjust traffic flow to achieve noise levels acceptabl
surrounding areas.
C.9 Discourage the exclusive use of noise walls
in excess of 6 feet in height as mitigation for noise
along Circulation Element roadways.
C. 10 Utilize natural barriers such as site topog-
raphy or constructed earthen benns to mitigate noise on
a project. When noise walls are determined to be the
only feasible solution to noise mitigation, then the
Walk shall be designed to limit aesthetic impacts.
When over-height walls are necessary to mitigate
noise, a bedwall combination with heavy landscap-
ing, a terraced wall heavily landscaped, or other similar
innovative wall design technique shall be used to minimize visual impacts. A. GOAL
C.4 Apply the residential noise policies of
enementinthe review ofproposals forfieconsmctio
improvement of any roadway,. railroad, transit syster
olhernoiseproducingfacility,
AIRPORT
A City that achieves long-term compatibi
between the airport and surrounding land use. CIRCULATION
ROADS 6. OBJECTIVES
A. GOAL
To Provide a roadway system that does not
subject surrounding land uses to significantly adverse
noise levels.
B .I To minimize noise impacts on City residen
the City has planned for non-residential land uses wid
the 65 dBA CNELNoise Contour ofhkClellan-Palon
Avofi, SshownonMV 3: &ToaNoiseContourM;
B.2 To develop and enforce programs dedi
with airport noise disclosure, avigation easements a
noise control that provide for noise compatibility w
surrounding land uses.
6. OBJECTIVE
To design and manage all roadways to maintain
acceptable noise levels.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
C. IMPLEMENTING IPOLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Encourage the development of compatib
land uses and restrict incompatible land uses surroun
ing airport facilities.
C. 1 Take measures to reduce traffic noise on
streets throughout Carlsbad. This will include contin-
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C.2 Utilize the noise standards contained in
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for
McClellan-Palomar Airport (on file in the Planning
Department). However, the City reserves the right to
deviate from the CLUP as provided for in State Public
Utilities Code Section 21676.
B. OBJECTIVE
To develop, maintain and manage a I I tion program for railroad noise.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AI
ACTION PROGRAMS C.3 Recogrue that procedures for the abate-
ment of aircraft noise have been identified in the C. 1 Apply the residential noise policies I ComprehensiveLandUseP1an (CLD) for McClellan-
Palomar Airport. The City expects the widespread
dissemination of, and pilot adherence to, the adopted
procedures.
Element in thereview and approval ofthe construc
improvement of railroad facilities.
C.2 Apply the noise mitigation guide-
the Noise Guidelines Manual (on file in the P
Department) to dl proposed development wil
60 ~BA CWL ~~i~~ Contour line as depicted,
2: F~~~~ ~~i~~ E~~~~~~~ Contour Map.
c.4 Expect the airport to control a while the
City shall control land-use thussharingresponsibilityfor
achevhg and maintaking long-tern noiseAand-use com-
patibility in the vicinity ofMcClellan-Palomar Airport.
EMPLOYMENT C.5 Discourage the development of residential
projects with exterior noise levels in excess of 65 dBA
CNEL as caused by airpordaircraft operations. The
City recognizes that noise levels of 65 dE3A CNEL, as
caused by aircraft operations, are generally incompat-
ible with developments of residential uses and such
developments should not be permitted within the 65
&A CNEL Airport Noise Contour (See Map 3:
Airport Noise Contour Map). However, if residential
projects are approved, the City will require Avigation
Easements to be placed over lots within new residential
development projects located within the 65 &A
CNEL noise contour as mapped on Map 3 : Airport
Noise Contour Map.
A. GOAL
A City with healthy and productive work r
ments~atdonotcausehe~ngd~ageoro~er~
noise related health impacts to workers in the
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B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To promote an ongoing noise con
hearing conservation program for the work envirc
B.2 To promote hearing conservation htl
B.3 To encourage that all business
operating in the City comply with all occupations
and Safety laws, rules and/or regulations establ
authorized city, county, state or federal agenciei
A. GOAL
Noise from railroad travel through Carlsbad is
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ACTION PROGRAMS
C.l Participate in noise control and hearing
conservation programs in all appropriate work environ-
ments owned, operated, or otherwise under the control
of the City.
C.2 Promote that all persons responsible for
operation of noise-producing equipment or processes,
exercise reasonable care to minimize casual noise expo-
sure to unprotected workers or passers-by to reduce risk
of hearing damage.
C.3 Encourage and assist its employees in
identifying and abating potential noise hazards on
City- owned or controlled property.
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Thls nolse exposure map was prepared In
conformance wlth State of Callfornla Quldellnes
for the prepsratlon of Nolse Elements of the
General Plan. The methodology used to
generate the noise contour lines for thla map
asgumes that all areas are flat, and that for __ surface _- traneportatlon nolse the source and
recelveryre both at the sameelevXtK Thg
methodology does not account for any nolse
(educlng natural features or manmade structures
between the source of nolse and the recelver.
A more preclse determlnatlon of nolse exposure
for a speclflc locatlon would requlre a nolee
1 etudy to be performed for the lndlvldual slte.
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conformance 'rlth State of Callfornla Ouldelines
for the preparatlon of Nolee Elements of the
General Plan. The methodology used to
generate the noise contour llnes for thle map aesumea that all areas are flat, and7h3t for-
surface transportatlon noise the source and
recelver are 'both at the same elevation. The
methodology does not account for any noise
reducing patural features or manmade structurea
between the source of noise and the receiver.
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AMBIENT NOISE The composite of all sounds near and far
environment. Ambient noise levels are j I averaged for given periods of time. I AVIGATION EASEMENT An air rights easement which protects air
1 CNEL See Community Noise Equivalent Level.
A technique used in the State of Californi [ EQUIVALENT LEVEL quantifying aircraft and community noise
CNEL is based on A-weighted noise mea!
ments, in which both the magnitude of no
frequency of occurrence are measured. It
porates factors of amplitude and the pitch
noise, hearing sensitivity of the human ea
duration of noise, and time of day penalty
factors. The CNEL measure weights nigt
and evening noise occurrences greater tha
daytime ones. I DECIBEL (dB) A unit for measuring the relative loudness
sounds equal approximately to the smalles
degree of difference of loudness ordinarilj
detectable by the human ear.
An A-weighted decibel compensates for th
hearing sensitivity of humans by discrimin
against the lower frequencies according to
approximate relationship to the sensitivity (
around the airport.
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EASEMENT A grant of one or more of the property rig
the property owner to and/or for the use bl
public, corporation, city, county or anothe
person or entity.
The number of sound waves occurring witf
given length of time. Frequency is express
Hertz. The human ear perceives difference
frequency as changes in pitch; the higher tl
frequency, the higher the pitch.
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NOISE SENSITIVE LAND USES
A loud, discordant or disagreeable sound.
Those land uses which are particularly affectec
by excessive noise, including residences, mote
hotels, public meeting rooms, schools, church(
libraries, hospital, parks. recreation areas, etc.
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City‘s first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City libraryl to the children’s libraryl to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Marjorie Howard-Jones.
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THE CIN OF CARLSBAD ....................................................................................
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXCERPTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
AND UNCODlFlED POLICY ADOPTED WITH STATUTES ..................................
ARJCLE 10.6 HOUSING ELEMENTS ................................................................................
FISCAL STATEMENT ............................................................................................
INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT ....................................................................................... B. STATE LAW
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS
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SECTION ONE - REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ELEMENT
A. HOUSING NEEDS PERFORMANCE
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6. REVIEW OF HOUSING ELEMENT 1985 - 1990 ...........................................................
GOALS .........................................................................................................................
POLICY I
POLICY I1 .....................................................................................................................
POLICY Ill .....................................................................................................................
POLICY IV
POLICY v ....................................................................................................................
POLICY VI
POLICY VI1
POLICY VI11 .................................................................................................................
POLICY IX ...................................................................................................................
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C. SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................
SECTION TWO - HOUSING INVENTORY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT ..........$
A. HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS ......................................................................................
1. POPULATION GROWTH ........................................................................................
2. POPULATION PROJECTIONS
3. POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
4. POPULATION BY RACE ........................................................................................
5. HOUSING PROJECTIONS
6. HOUSING TRENDS
AGE AND CONDITION OF HOUSING STOCK ....................................................
7. APPROVED AND PROJECTED UNITS .................................................................
8. HOUSING COSTS ;
a. RENTS ..............................................................................................................
b. SALES AND RENT COSTS
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B . HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................... 3.
1 . HOUSEHOLD SIZE ........................................................................................................ 3:
2 . VACANCY RATES ......................................................................................................... 3.
3 . HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE ........................................................................................... 32
4 . HOUSING TENURE ....................................................................................................... 3t
5 . OVERCROWDED UNITS ............................................................................................... 3t
6 . HOUSEHOLD INCOME ................... i .............................................................................. 3f
C . PRESERVATION OF AT-RISK UNITS ................................................................................ 3€
D . EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................................... 3;
1 . EMPLOYMENT TRENDS ............................................................................................... 31
2 . EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATIONAL SECTOR ............................................................ 39
3 . JOBS HOUSING BAIANCE ........................................................................................... 41
1 . SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS ......................................................................................... 41
a . ESTIMATED HOMELESS POPULATION ................................................................. 42
b . SHELTER CAPACITIES, SERVICES & SCREENING AGENCIES .......................... 47
c . POTENTIAL SHELTER SITES ................................................................................. 48
d . ESTIMATED FARMWORKER POPULATION .......................................................... 48
e . SINGLE PARENTS ................................................................................................... 48
g . SENIOR/ELDERLY POPULATION ........................................................................... 49
h . HANDICAPPED ........................................................................................................ 49
j . STUDENTS ............................................................................................................... 50
2 . HOUSING NEED BY INCOME CATEGORY .................................................................. 51
a . LOW AND VERY-LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS .................................................... 51
b . MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS .................................................................... 52
c . UPPER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ............................................................................. 53
E . HOUSING NEEDS ............................................................................................................... 41
f . LARGE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS ............................................................................... 49
i . MILITARY FAMILIES ................................................................................................. 49
SECTION THREE - CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
LAND INVENTORY
EN E RGY CONS E RVATlO N ................................................. 57
A . GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS .................................................................................... 61
1 . CONSTRAINTS: LAND USE CONTROLS .................................................................... 61
a . ZONING .................................................................................................................... 61
b . MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................... 65
2 . CONSTRAINTS: GROWTH MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 65
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 66
3 . CONSTRAINTS: GENERAL PLAN DENSITIES ............................................................ 66
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 67
4 . CONSTRAINTS: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ................................................................ 69
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 69
5 . CONSTRAINTS: OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 69
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 69
6 . CONSTRAINTS: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ......................................................... 70
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ................................................................................... 70
7 . CONSTRAINTS: BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES ......................... 70
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 70
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8. CONSTRAINTS: CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS .........................................
9. CONSTRAINTS: OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................
IO. CONSTRAINTS: CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS ...............................................
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ..............................................................................
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .............................................................................
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ..............................................................................
WAIVING OF PFF FEES .......................................................................................
HOUSING-IN-LIEU FEES ......................................................................................
JOBS HOUSING IMPACT FEES ...........................................................................
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MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ............................................................................
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ............................................................................
11. CONSTRAINTS: FEES AND EXACTIONS .............................................................
REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ASSESSMENT TAX ............................................
13. CONSTRAINTS: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ......................
14. CONSTRAINTS: ARTICLE XXXlV OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION .........
12. CONSTRAINTS: PROCESSING AND PERMIT PROCEDURES ...........................
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15. CONSTRAINTS: STAFFING ................................................................................... MlTlGATl NG OPPORTUNlTl ES: ............................................................................
6. NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ......................................................................
1. CONSTRAINTS: FINANCING ................................................................................... a. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF PUBLIC FINANCING. ..........................................
b. RATES
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
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MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS .......................................................................
PUBLIC FINANCING .. .........................................................................................
LOW INCOME PERMANENT FINANCING
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REDEVELOPMENT SET-ASIDE FUNDS ...........................................................
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS ................................... 2. CONSTRAINTS: PRICE OF LAND .........................................................................
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ...........................................................................
I M M I N E NT DO MA I N /F R I E N D LY CO N D EM N AT1 0 N
LAND BANKING ................................................................................................
CONSTRAINED ACREAGE
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GOVERNMENT/PU BLlC LAND .........................................................................
3. CONSTRAINTS: COST OF CONSTRUCTION ......................................................
c. MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .......................................................................
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ....................................................................
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a. LABOR .............................................................................................................
b. AVERAGE CONSTRUCTION COSTS-COST PER SQUARE FOOT ................
FACTORY BUILT HOUSING/MANUFACTURED HOUSING .............................
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .........................................................................
C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ...........................................................................
I. CONSTRAINTS: ENDANGERED SPECIES
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .........................................................................
2. CONSTRAINTS: DROUGHT AND WATER SUPPLY ...........................................
a. CONSTRUCTION
b. LONG TERM AVAILABILITY.
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3 . CONSTRAINTS: TOPOGRAPHY .................................................................................. 8
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 81
4 . CONSTRAINTS: SENSITIVE HABITATS ...................................................................... 8.
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................... 8.
5 . CONSTRAINTS: COASTAL ZONE ............................................................................... 8.
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 81
6 . CONSTRAINTS: AGRICULTURE LANDNVILLIAMSON ACT ........................................ 8;
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: .................................................................................. 8;
7 . CONSTRAINTS: AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN ............................................................... 8t
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: ................................................................................... 88
D . VACANT LAND INVENTORY .............................................................................................. 88 E . ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ............................................... go
SECTION FOUR - GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, PROGRAMS .................... 93
A . FISCAL CAVEAT ................................................................................................................. 95
B . GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, PROGRAMS ............................................................... 95
C . GOAL 1 (PRESERVATION) ................................................................................................ 96
OBJECTIVE 1.1 (CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION) ............................................................ 96
OBJECTIVE 1.2 (MOBILE HOME PARKS) ........................................................................ 96
OBJECTIVE 1.3 (MOBILE HOME PARKS) ........................................................................ 97
OBJECTIVE 1.4 (RENTAL STOCK MONITORING) ........................................................... 97
OBJECTIVE 1.5 (REHABILITATION) ................................................................................. 97 OBJECTIVE 1.6 (REHABILITATION SUBSIDIES-RENTAL STOCK) ................................. 97
OBJECTIVE 1.7 (ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION) .................................................. 98
OBJECTIVE 1.8 (REHABILITATION INCENTIVES) ........................................................... 98
OBJECTIVE 1.9 (REHABILITATION-HOMEOWNERS) ..................................................... 98
OBJECTIVE 1.10 (NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT) ................................................... 99
OBJECTIVE 2.2 (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) ............................................................ 99
OBJECTIVE 2.4 (ADAPTIVE REUSE) ............................................................................. 100
D . GOAL 2 (QUANTITY AND DIVERSITY OF HOUSING STOCK) .......................................... 99
OBJECTIVE 2.1 (REGIONAL HOUSING NEED) ............................................................... 99
OBJECTIVE 2.3 (DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE MONITORING) ........................................ 100
OBJECTIVE 2.5 (MIXED USE) ......................................................................................... 100
OBJECTIVE 2.6 (COASTAL DEVELOPMENT MONITORING) ........................................ 100
COME HOUSEHOLDS) .................................................................................................... 101
OBJECTIVE 3.1 (FARM WORKER) ................................................................................. 101
OBJECTIVE 3.2 (LARGE FAMILY) ................................................................................... 101
OBJECTIVE 3.3 (HOMELESS) ........................................................................................ 102
OBJECTIVE 3.4 (SENIORIELDERLY) ............................................................................. 102
OBJECTIVE 3.6 (INCLUSIONARY) .................................................................................. 103
OBJECTIVE 3.7 (LOWER INCOME DEVELOPMENT AND INCENTIVES) ..................... 104
OBJECTIVE 3.9 (SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS PRIORITIES) ......................................... 107
OBJECTIVE 3.10 (MODERATE INCOME) ...................................................................... 107
OBJECTIVE 3.1 1 (SMALLER, MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING) ................................... 108 OBJECTIVE 3.12 (LAND BANKING) ................................................................................ 108
E . GOAL 3 (GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING LOW AND MODERATE IN-
OBJECTIVE 3.5 (LOWER INCOME) ................................................................................ 102
OBJECTIVE 3.8 (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) .................................................................. 106
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OBJECTIVE 3.14 (HOUSING TRUST FUND) ...............................................................
OBJECTIVE: 3.1 5 (HOUSING ELEMENT/ANNUAL REPORT) .....................................
G. GOAL 5 (RESOURCE CONSERVATION) ......................................................................
F. GOAL 4 (HOUSING, JOBS, WORK FORCE BALANCE) ................................................
OBJECTIVE 4.1 (HOUSING IMPACT FEE)
OBJECTIVE 5.1 (ENERGY CONSERVATION) .............................................................
OBJECTIVE 5.2 (WATER CONSERVATION)
H. GOAL 6 (OPEN AND FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES) ............................................
OBJECTIVE 6.1 (FAIR HOUSING) ................................................................................
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ........................................................................................
3. MANDATED REVIEW AND UPDATE
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I. PRIORITIES, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, UPDATE AND REVIEW .................................
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I THE CITY OF CARLSBAD i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1952, is approximately 40 square miles of beautikl : tant of the mandatory elements required to be inch
coastal San Diego County. Known as the “Village by the 0 a jurisdiction’s General Plan. Within the last te1
Sea,” Carlsbad has the charm of a quaint seaside commu- : substantial changes have been made to the statui
nity together with the contemporary feel and look of a : concern the information required and the process
progressive business environment.
The City of Carlsbad, California, incorporated in . I
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0 Named for a famous spa in Karlsbad, Bohemia : The Housing Element is divided into foul
(because of the similarity of the mineral water), Carlsbad sections. Section One deals with a review of the
is bordered on the west by uncrowded Pacific beaches and : previous Housing Element, what programs were SI
on the east by rolling hills and chaparral-covered mesas. hl, and what programs were not. The purpose : section is to look critically at past housing progr:
Carlsbad has evolved in the past decade as a focal : better Success in the next five year housing perioi
point inNorth San Diego County for business and cultural 0
activity. The city welcomes progressive and creative : Section Two is the Element’s housing in1
businesses to explore some of San Diego County’s most : needs analysis and demographic projections. It al:
prime industrial land and commercial opportunities. 0 at housing for special groups such as the elderly : capped and the homeless.
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balance of public services and planning strategies to meet : Section Three identifies the constraints
the current and future needs of the citizenry. Though : portunities for housing production within the (
committed to economic growth, the city is critically 0 looks at all constraints that are applicable to C
sensitive to Carlsbad’s unique ecological position as a : Some of these constraints are major and some hs
coastal city of beaches, fragile lagoons, and unspoiled : impact individually, but cumulatively may be sub
canyons. After each constraint a mitigating opportunity : identified in order to overcome constraints. An ir
Carlsbad is strategically located between two of : ofthe total acreage in Carlsbad is identified along
California’s largest metropolitan areas - Los Angeles 90 . approximate amount of residential acreage st
miles to the north and San Diego 35 miles to the south. A : developed.
major freeway, Interstate 5, traverses the city from the 0
north to south, providing easy access and transportation to .
all points of southern California.
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Carlsbad boasts one of the most attractive cli- : these nee& are offered.
mates in Southern California. Virtually smog-free, the air
The Housing Element as presented rep is regularly cleansed by the cool ocean breezes of the .
Pacific. Its vivid blue skies, low humidity, and light : commitment by the City to provide for existing a
rainfall make the Carlsbad area delighthl for living, 0 housing needs for all economic ranges. It also
working and playing. Temperatures range from an aver- : identified that Carlsbad may have significant c(
age of 58 degrees in January to an average of 73 degrees : to development of some types of housing at
in July. Annual rainfall averages about 7 inches, most of 0 commitment must be maintained to developme
it falling between October and February. : portunities for housing that has been previou : looked. Source: culrbad C8amkr of Cornmeroc. Cummunrty OUMCW 1
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Uncodified policy Following
Section 65583 (Added with the statutes EXCERPTS FROM THE
GOVERNMENT CODE CALIFORNIA 4984, urgency; Ch. 1691.)
Sec. 1. The Legislature finds and declares
because of economic, physical, and mental condit
that are beyond their control, thousands of individ
and families in California me homeless. Chum
local governments, andnonproJjt organizations pro
img assistance to the homeless have been ovenvheli
by a new class of homeless: families with child,
individuals with employable skills, and formerly mid
class families and individuab: with long work histor,
The programs provided by the state, local, t
been Unable to meet exis%! needs a*firther actioi
necessaV.* The LegisIafUre firther finds and dech
that there is a needfor more information on the numb(
of homeless and the causes of homelessness, andJ
systematic eXPlorafion Ofmore COmPrehemiVe SOlutic
to the Problem. Both local andstate government havf
role to Play in idenh&% understanding, and de~isii
SOlUfiOnS to the Problem Of hOmekssness.
AN D U N C O D I F I E D PO L I CY
ADoPTED WlTH STATUTES
Article 10.6 Housing Elements
Policy
65580. The Legislature finds and
declares as follows:
(a) The availability of housing is of vita1 state- federal governments, and by private imtihrtions, h(
wide importance, and the ear& attainment of decent
housing and a suitable living environment for every
California family is a priority of the highest order.
@) The early attainment of this goal requires the
cooperative participation of government and the private
sector in an effort to expand housing opportunities and
accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all
economic levels.
(c) The provision of housing affordable to low-
and moderate-income households requires the coopera-
tion of all levels of government.
fdl Local and State government have a resPon-
sibility to use the powers vested in them to faditate the
improvement and development of housing to make ad-
equate provision for the housing needs of all economic
segments of the communi@.
Policy
6591 3. (a) The Legislature finds
and declares that there exists a severe
shortage of affordable housing,
especially for persons and families of loM
immediate need to encolurage fhe
development of new housing, not only
through the provision of financial
assistance, but also through changes in
law designed to do all of the following:
and moderate income, and that there is a
(e) The Legislature recognizes that in carrying
out this responsibility, each local government also has
the responsibility to consider economic, environmental,
and fiscal factors and communiy goals set forth in the
general plan and to cooperate with other local govern-
ments and the state in addressing regional housing
needs. (Added by Stats, 1980, Ch. 11 43.)
(I) Expedite the local and state residentia develOPmenf Process-
(2) Assure that local governments zone su$%
cient land at densities high enough for production oJ
affordable housing.
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(3) Assure that local governments make a
diligent effort through the administration of land use and
development controls and the provision of regulatory
concessions and incentives to sign$cantly reduce hous-
ing development costs and thereby facilitate the develop-
ment costs and thereby facilitate the development of
afsordable housing, including housing for elderly per-
sons and families, as dejned by Section 50067 of the
Health and Safety Code. (Added by Stats, 1980, Ch.
1152; Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 111 7.)
Uncodified policy Following
Section 65913.4 (Added with the statutes 1 of 1989; Ch. 842.)
Sec 1. The Legisjaturejnds and declares that
the needfor lower income housing is increasing through-
out the state. The Legislature Jitrther declares that local
governments and the private sector must work together
to produce the necessary affordable housing; and in so
doing, the local governments must offer the pnvate
sector incentives for the development ofaffordable hous-
ing to ensure adequate housing for all Californians. I
I FISCAL STATEMENT
This Housing Element proposes a number of
follow-through objectives and actions designed to respond
to the housing needs identified herein. The ability of the
City to successhlly meet these objectives and carry out
the programs will depend, in part, on the availability of
City resources. It must be recognized that there are
always competing priorities for the allocation of these
limited resources.
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A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT
The Housing Element of the General Plan is
intended toprovidecitizens and publicofficialsofCarlsbad
with an understanding of the housing needs of the commmu-
nity and to develop an integrated set of goals, policies and
programs which can assist the community in meeting
those needs. The Element also includes implementation
procedures and priorities. This document is the result of
technical revisions to the Housing Element that the City
adopted in 1985. The most significant changes are
updates to the needs assessment and additions necessary
to Comply with the State requirements governing Housing
Elements. The GoalsPoliciesPrograms section was re-
vised where changes in the needs assessment suggests a
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
1980-2000
YEAR POPULATION HOUSEH(
1980 35,490 13,35
1985 44,964 17,38
1990 63,452 25,85
1995 77,310 3 1,80
2000 86,130 35’5:
Source: U.S. census, 1980; Series 7 Regional Growth Forecasts, SNAG;
California Department of FLtance, I990
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The Housing Element is intended to serve as a B. STATE LAW
guide for both elected officials and staff in evaluating
proposals, determining priorities, and making housing
decisions of all kinds. The goals of the element provide a
basis for reviewing day-today issues and serve a~ a basis
for evaluating alternatives. The element, when viewed as
a comprehensive housing strategy, also provides the City
with a framework to respond to regional, state and federal
housing initiatives and to evaluate state and federal pro-
grams for local use. The element is a comprehensive
housing strategy that informs all residents of Carlsbad’s
goals, policies and priorities which attempt to meet “the
housing needs of all economic segments of the commu-
nity.”
A Housing Element is required by State
(Government Code Section 65580). The Housing
merit became one of the required elements of a Ge
plan in 1969.
State Law passed in 1980 (AB 2853-Roos
describes the requirements for housing elements, the
to include an assessment of Regional Housing Needs
role of the California Department of Housing and C
munity Development (HCD) in the review of elem1
and procedures and timing forthe adoption ofthe Hou
Element. The law requires this Element be updated el
five years The Housing Element includes six general goals.
Thirty-five objectives relating to the general goals are
identified; each relates to a specific set of housing issues
and problems. The first ten objectives relate to preserva-
tion of the existing community. The next twelve objec-
tives relate to response to new development and special
needs, while the next thirteen objectives involve low and
moderate income needs. Objectives for promoting a jobs
housing balance, conservation, organization, equal op-
portunity and updating the Housing Element are also
stated. Action programs designed to carry out the policy
are identified following each objective. The City is
expected to use its best efforts to implement these pro- Additional changes to the Housing Element (’
grams consistent with sound legislative judgment. In ticle 10.6 of the Government Code) requires that cit
implementing these programs, due consideration is to be perform an analysis of persons and families in need
given to the balance ofnew and existing housing, available emergency shelter and the identification of adequate si
resources, environmental protection and general commu- to facilitate the development of emergency shelters a
nity welfare. transitional housing (65583(c)(l)). The City must a1
identify publicly assisted housing developments that a
eligible to convert to market rate developments during t
nex? ten years. Carlsbad currently has no units subject
this analysis and program.
According to AB 2853, the Housing Elenlei
expected to contain three parts: (1) a statement of
community’s goals, quantified objectives, and polic
relative to the maintenance, improvement, and devel
ment of housing; (2) a program which sets forth a fi
year schedule of actions to implement the policies
achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Eleml
and (3) an assessment of housing needs and an invent1
of resources and constraints relevant to the meeting
those needs.
Section Four of this Element highlights those
policies and programs which, because of both state guide-
lines and local need, are to be given priority. Section Four
also assigns responsibility for implementation and admin-
istration of the program. Ultimate responsibility lies, of
course, with the Carlsbad City Council, which is to assign
staff and resources to carry out responsibilities under its
guidance or under that of appointed review bodies.
The needs assessment must include the City
share of the regional housing needs of persons at a
income levels. The San Diego Association of Goven
ments (SANDAG) has developed the Regional Housir
Needs Statement which responds to the state requireinen
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and has been approved by HCD. The City of Carlsbad C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER accepted for planning purposes the Regional Housing
Needs Statement on June 26, 1990. ELEMENTS
California law requires that General Plans
bin an integrated and intemallly consistent set of poll
The Housing Element is moast affected by develop]
policies contained in the Land Use Element which e:
lishes the location, type, intensity and distribution of
uses throughout the City. The Housing Element has
drafted to be consistent with Ihe Land Use Element
Noise Element and thePublicSafety Element which
reasons of safety, geology, open space and noise, decl
that certain areas are to be preserved or developed 1
non-residential uses. Specific: types of housing are i
cated in the Land Use Element as an effort was mad
make these recommendations consistent with the L
Use Element. If it becomes clear that the goals of
Housing Element are not being met within the locati
and densities established for residential development
the Land Use Element, the Element(s) will be amende
ensure consistency.
The minimum number oftotal housing units to be
constructed in the period 1991-1996 is estimated to be
6,273 (see Regional Housing Needs Statement, on file in
the Planning Department). The minimum number of
additional lower-income households to be provided hous-
ing assistance is 1,125 (as identified by SANDAG’s fair
share goals). The minimum number ofunits to be rehabili-
tatedwith public assistance would be over 50. The private
sector also conducts rehabilitation, but the proportion of
private activities that would constitute rehabilitation or
conservation cannot be determined. However, ifone were
to assume at least as many units are to be rehabilitated by
private funding as public funding, the maximum number
would be 200 units. The conservation figures are more
difficult to determine since these efforts are indirect types
of activities. How many units are conserved by code
enforcement? The City’s objective is to conserve most of
its housing stock. Only limited demolition and the de-
scribed rehabilitation programs would influence this total.
to prevent all housing from falling from standard to
substandard condition. Of course, the major efforts will
be expended in the old neighborhoods of the City where
housing is more susceptible to deterioration.
TheHousing Element also is related to the Circ
provided with adequate access and transportation s
tems. Finally, because of its policies regarding preser
tion and rehabilitation, the Housing Element is related
the Historic Preservation Element.
The Programs described under consernation are desi@ed lation Element in that major areas for housing must
In addition to the code enforcement and other
general regulatory activities of the City which are de-
signed to conserve the City’s housing stock, several
specific programs have been identified which would con-
serve affordable housing. The minimum number of units
Village Area Redevelopment Project through public im-
provements), 100 units through condominium conversion
development standards, and approximately 1024 units
pants.
The Housing Element uses the residential go:
and objectives ofthe City’sadoptedLand Use EferneBt
a policy framework for developing more specific go2
and policies in the Housing Element. Although the Lar
use Element enumerates numerOuS goals and objectiv
themes,
consewed by these measureS would be loo units (in the for residentia] development, fi,ey encompass five ,~;l
1. Preservation - The City should preserve tf
ing neighborhoods, maximize open space, and ensui
slope preservation.
through efforts to Protect existing mobi1e home OcCu- neighborhood atmosphere, rekin the identity ofthe exis
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2. Choice - The City should ensure a variety of
housing types, single-family detached or attached, multi-
family (apartments, townhouses, etc.), with different styles
and price levels in a variety of locations.
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3. Medium and High Density Compatibility
with Surroundings and Services -The City should pro-
vide close-in living and convenient shopping in the com-
mercial core but limit large-scale development of apart-
ments to areas that are most appropriate.
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4. Housing Needs - The City should utilize
programs to revitalize deteriorating areas or those with
high potential for deterioration and seek to provide low
and moderate income housing. The City will also address
the special housing needs ofthe homeless, the farmworker,
the handicapped and the elderly.
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5. Growth Manugementfiogram - The Hous-
ing Element was reviewed with regard to the Growth
Management Program in 8986. The analysis found that
the Growth Management Program would not significantly
impact the Regional Housing Needs or the Housing
Element as the City’s housing needs and fair share goals
will continue to be met. It 1s the purpose and intent of this
program to provide quality housing opportunities for all
economic segments of the community and to balance the
housing needs of the region against the public service
needs of Carlsbad’s residents and available fiscal and
environmental resources.
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SECTION ONE - REVIEW OF
PREVIOUS ELEMENT
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.HOUSING NEEDS PERFORMANCE
Goal Approved Constructed Total %
All
Housing 11,599 4,900 6,599 1 1,499 99
Goal Section 8 Potentiall Total %
Units
Guaranteedl Built(’)
Assisted( 1)
Lower
Income 567 105 216 321 57 Units
Source: CarIsbad Planning Department, SA.W.4 G
types, prices, tenures and locations consistent with the a
and economic characteristics of present and future rei
dents.
3. The City should provide affordable housir
opportunities in a variety oftypes and locations to meet tt
needs ofcurrent low and moderate income households ar
a fair share proportion of future low and moderate incon
households.
4. The City should assure that the amount an
type of housing development or redevelopment is compz
ible with, and convenient to, the locations of major facil
ties and services and, in particular, major transportatia
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ance with open housing policies free of discriminatory
practices.
communities. There are hrther standards and
levels outlined in the Local Facilities Managemc
for each of the 25 zones within the City. i POLICY I Actions
The City should preserve its existing character
and protect residential communities, which could be sus-
ceptible to blight or deterioration, from the encroachment
of conditions or uses which would have a negative impact
or degrade the environmental quality of those communi-
ties.
- 1-3 - The City should encourage greater
ment from community and neighborhood organiz
the preservation of existing neighborhoods. The (
undertake an increased promotion campaign a
conduct this effort in Spanish.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Re(
Actions ment.
1-1 - The City should monitor signs of early
decline within certain communities by conducting fie-
quent spot inspections of housing conditions and attempt-
ing to make rehabilitation hnds available as necessary.
Quantified Objective: Although there
specific goals on meeting, at least one meeting is 1
each community group on an annual basis.
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Cumulative Results: The Housing and 1
opment agency has met with interested groups \+
City on a variety of improvement issues.
Responsible Agency: Building, Housing and
Redevelopment.
Quantified Objective: There were no quantified
objectives. Three units received rehab loans during this
period.
Actions
- 1-4 - The City should distribute public n
major developments and plans to community ar
Cumulative Results: This program provided borhood based groups. The City should cor
distribute the City Newsletter which provides su
mation for all residents of Carlsbad. 1 three residential rehab loans primarily to owner occupants
within the five year housing period
Actions Responsible Agency: Planning, Hou
- 1-2 - The City should monitor signs of early
decline within certain cornmunities by conducting spot
inspections of conditions of public and community facili-
ties and services. Conditions should be evaluated for
possible inclusion in capital improvement programs.
Redevelopment.
Quantified Objective: All major deve 1 were noticed to the community.
Cumulative Results: The City has acoI
sive noticing procedure, as required by law. In
standard newsletters on various subjects were di
to the community on substantive issues.
Responsible Agency: Engineering, Housing &
Redevelopment.
Quantified Objective: There were no quantified Actions
- 1-5 - The City should, where feasible,
historic houses from demolition or conversion to
priate uses. Historic properties are eligible for fe
objectives.
Cumulative Results: The City maintains an
ongoing program to monitor facilities conditions within
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state finds to carry out rehabilitation. These hnds are
difficult to obtain, so economic feasibility of maintenance
or conversion of historic sites is of prime importance. The
City has established an Historic Review Committee which
will update the existing historic housing inventory and
draft an ordinance for the development of historic sites.
Actions
II-2 -The City should pursue federal aid and
rehabilitation program funds which allow flexibili
rehabilitation assistance for investors and moderate
middle-income owners. Applications for federal loan
the area designated will be made by the Carlsbad HOL
and Redevelopment Commission, depending on avail
funds. Rent maximums allowed on investor-owned r
bilitated units should be those established by the 1
Department of Housing and Urban Development fo
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program.
Responsible Agency: Building, Planning.
Quantified Objective: No quantitative objec-
tive was set for this program.
Cumulative Results: The Historical Review
Committee has been replaced by the Historical Preserva-
tion Commission. An historical inventory of significant
structures has been completed and adopted by the City. An
ordinance implementing this policy is in effect.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redeve
merit.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
POLICY II Cumulative Results: The City has recei
CDBG finds for rehab purposes. No other progr;
The City should utilize code enforcement and were initiated during this period.
rehabilitation activities to preserve and rehabilitate the
housing stock within the Village Area Redevelopment
Project .
Actions
- 11-3 - The City should seek to maintain :
improve public facilities and services within the Villi
Area Redevelopment Project. Funds from additio
Community Development Block Grant monies, tax inc
ments, bond issues or general city funds will be used
finance these improvements.
Actions
- 11-1 - The City should continue rehabilitation of
residences with finding from the block grant program.
Almost $80,000 has been allocated to rehabilitation and
$45,000 is on deposit. The City will continue to provide
funds for the rehabilitation of housing. Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelc
ment Agency.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelop-
ment. Quantified Objective: N/A.
Quantified Objective: The Housing and Rede-
velopment Agency has issued three residential rehab loans
totaling $42,970.
Cumulative Results: Redevelopment tax inci
ment fimding has been used in several improveme
programs to maintain and improve public facilities
Cumulative Results: Three rehab loans were POLICY 111
issued within the redevelopment area.
The City should develop a greater diversity (
housing types and programs to meet a significant share (
Carlsbad’s lower income housing needs; maintain ar
rehabilitate where necessary the existing stock of low
income housing.
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Carlsbad’s six-year goal as presented in the 1985-
1991 Housing Needs Statement is to provide housing
assistance to 567 lower income households from 1985 to
1990 (or 680 over the six-year period; 1 13 households per
Housing and Urban Development and the Crty of C;
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b year). ment Agency.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Red
Actions Quantified Objective: 175 units.
IIJ-I - The City should pursue those federal and
state housing programs which are compatible with the
objectives ofthe City and can provide the greatest number
of housing units which would meet the City’s current and
projected needs.
Cumulative Results: 105 Section 8 un
added to the existing program. 60% ofthe goal 0
Was met.
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program(s) to develop up to 25 0 new units of senio
housing on scattered sites in Carlsbad as approve
Article 34 referendum in November 1980. Tht
would be located in any of the City’s four gec
quadrants as long as they are consistent with site I
criteria outlined under Policy VI (Adequate Si
avoid concentrations in any one ofthe quadrants. -
approved three projects with a total of 160 u
seniors by 1985. These unitshave controls on renl
to ensure they’re affordable as housing for senior
Responsible Agency: Housing and Re
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City has implemented
one federally funded housing program during this housing
period. (Section 8).
Actions
- 111-2 - The City should continue the existing
Section 8 Housing Assistance Program (265 units) seek-
ing revised rents from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development consistent with coastal area market
prices.
merit Agency. I
Quantified Objective: Total 60 unit (
set for five year period cumulative results. Ni
ne~7 units were created under senioddensity bonl
sions. These were in the northwest quadrant. Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Agency. Cumulative Results: The City’s five !
has been exceeded by 50%. Quantified Objective: 265 units.
Cumulative Results: Actions
III-5 - The City should establish a
Development fund to assist in land purchase
down costs for development of lower income
The City has retained
100% of all units in existing (1985) Section 8 program.
III3 - The city should also apply to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for an Tax increment funds, portions ofannual CDBG
state or federal contributions to nonprofit hous 1 additional 175 units of Section 8 assisted housing phased
over the six year time frame of the Housing Element
(1985-1991). The allocation of these units between
elderly and non-elderly households is expected to be
determined by funding priorities of the Department of
sors should be sought.
1 Responsible Agency: Housing and R
mentAgency,
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Quantified Objective: 100. Actions
IV- 1 - The City should establish a density bi
program which would implement Section 659 15 et se
the Government Code. The bonuses and incentives
vided pursuant to Section 65915 et seq. are alternat
not additions, to the bonuses provided in other hou
programs.
Cumulative Results: The City has not devel- - oped a Housing Development Fund. Twenty percent of
Redevelopment tax increment funds are set aside for
moderate-low income housing projects. No units were
developed under this program.
Actions
m - The City should ensure that the design,
location, and quality of projects be reasonably consistent
and compatible with other types of ownership housing.
Condominiums and condominium conversions constitute
a significant portion of the city’s stock of affor&b]e
housing. In order for the standards for new condominium
construction to be valid, the same standards should also be
applied to condominium conversions. In order to ensure
that all condominiums offered for sale meet the City’s
goals, the City should consider the need to reduce and
mitigate the impact of conversions on tenants who are
forced to relocate. The policy ofthe City should be to
reduce and mitigate these adverse impacts by providing
adequate notification procedures and relocation assis-
hnce (including payments for relocation and moving
costs). The City should provide additional counseling,
referral, and other services to aid displaced tenants to find
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City provided den
bonus provisions to two projects during this time per
Anew density bonus ordinance pursuant to recent char
in Section 659 15 is being developed.
Actions
HV-2 - The City should continue to implen-
Ordinances encouraging the fixed use of compatl
COtWllerCial and residential USeS, particularly in the ’
la% Redeve1opment Project and in the community cenl
Of newb developed master Plan areas, Compatible co
mercial Uses should include administrative and prof
si0d offices, retail uses with pedestrian orientation a
replacement housing. some public uses. (See Village Area Redevelopml
Plan.) Combination Districts (combining two or mc
general plan land use designations over the same piece
property) are being used in Carlsbad to provide mil
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: N/A. uses
Cumulative Results: Currently the planning Responsible Agency: Planning.
staff issues compatibility issues through design reviews.
The City currently has not developed its own assistance
programs for condominium conversion.
Quantified Objective: N/A
Cumulative Results: The City has encourag
the mixed use development by requiring certain resident]
projects to include commercial square footage in tl
Village Redevelopment Area. The P-M Zonin (manufacturing) includes provisions for onsite housir
that is related to industrial development.
POLICY IV
The City should develop public incentives to
encourage the private market to provide broader housing
opportunities for low and moderate income households.
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Actions
- IV-3 - The City should continue to encourage use
of ordinances that extend the provisions of the Senior
Citizens Housing Development Ordinance to zones other
than the R-P zone. The City has used the CUP process in
conjunction with the RDM, RW and R-3 Zones.
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: The Senior Ordinance has
been extended to cover the RDM, PC, RW, R-3 Zones,
and is allowed by CUP in the VR (Village Redevelopment)
Zone. ment Agency.
Cumulative Results: The Planning Depa
allows the use of “Tiering” environmental review
cially environmental impact reports, to avoid red
environmental processing.
Actions
IV-6 -Where federal and state subsidies IT
such programs, or where the City Council dc
necessary to ensure that units which are developed
ant to Actions IV-1, IV-3, and IV-4 remain avail
persons of low and moderate income, the City
adopt programs for rent regulations and resale cc
Responsible Agency: Housing and Rec
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Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: The City has ad(
Ordinance Chapter 21.70 that requires developr
low income projects enter into an agreement with
to retain the goals of this policy.
Actions
rV-4 -The City should continue to encourage the
continued use of the affordable senior housing ordinance
on a case-by-case basis.
Responsible Agency: Planning. Actions
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: The Planning Department
has encouraged the use of affordable housing for Seniors.
The City Council has established a poky to waive
development fee as an encouragement for low-income
senior housing.
IV-7 - The City should require that a p(
master or specific plan areas be utilized for housir
helps meet Carlsbad’s identified share of the
need, Much ofthe undeveloped land in Carlsbad i!
in areas mrhere ordinances require master or speci
for development.
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: 100 - 120 unit
Cumulative Results: No program to ir
this action developed. As a result mod master pl
only vague or no housing opportunities for
moderate income housing. No low income units \
as a result of this action.
Actions
N-5 -The City should continue to encourage the
preparation of specific or master plans for residential
development on specified sites within the City to avoid the
need for further environmental review of individual projects
within such specific plan areas. I Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
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Actions Cumulative Results: A total of 106 unit!
sisted with mortgage revenue bonds were developed
N-8 - The City should continue participation in ing this housing period.
Local Area Certification process. HUD has certified that
the City's development codes met VMHA standards.
This certification reduces processing time for applica-
tions for VA and FHA assistance.
Approximately 35% of the cumulative objei
(300) was met under th~s projzram.
POLICY v
The City should assure the availability of
equate and suitable sites for dlevelopment of a variet.
housing types and especially to assure affordable.
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: The City currently partici-
pates in this program. Actions
Actions
Iv-9 - The City should continue to encourage
"fast-tracking" of housing projects which address
Carlsbad's share ofthe regional need for low and moder-
ate income housing.
V-1 - The City should continue to encow
zoning of suitable sites in all new developments
medium and high density. The determination of den!
and location within appropriate areas should be neg
ated by staffand developers subject to Council appro1
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results:
Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
In 1986, the City
Cumulative Results: Fast tracking ofaffordable Carlsbad adopted a Growth M[anagement Plan that li
(low and moderate) projects is offered as an incentive for ited construction until local public facilities are estimate
low-income unit production. The City has not imple- planned for and financed. Public facilities and servic
merited a formal procedure for doing so. This procedure were correlated with population and residential dens
has not been requested by the development community as and increases in density can be approved provided t€
very few projects that could be considered under the policy sufficient public facilities for that (increase in) density s
have qualified. sufficient. Due to the process of developing faciliti
plans and assuring the finance of the required infrastru
ture, no increases in density were approved by the Ci
Council. Changes of density may now be approved 3
most Local facilities plans have been approved, financll
for infrastructure is being secured, and the City ci
handle an increase in density.
Actions
''-Io - The city shou1d continue to w0rk with
private developers to provide affordable housing through
(dependent upon continued legislative support).
the use Of mortgage reVenue bonds whenever feasib1e estimate if adequate facilities exist or are planned for 1
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelop- Actions
v-2 - The City should continue to encourage th
development of suitable sites within the City for manufac
ment Agency.
Quantified Objective: 300 - 400 units.
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turd housing, including mobile home parks, mobile home
and modular unit subdivisions, and consider zoning code
amendments to permit these housing types. These actions
should ensure that suitable sites for a variety of housing
' types would continue to be made available by implement-
ing the newly adopted amendments to the subdivision and
zoning ordinances that provide for the establishment of
exclusive mobile home zones and by establishing criteria
for the location of factory built housing on a variety of
sites throughout the City. The City should provide
standards for development and design as well as special
considerations for low and moderate income and senior
citizen residences or projects. The City should reduce the
impact of the conversion of mobile home parks to other
uses by providing procedures for notification to occupants
and adequate assistance for relocation of persons and units. ment Agency.
3. The housing must be accessible to
recreational, educational, commercial and healtl
ties and services, and to other municipal facilil
services that are at least equivalent to those Q
found in neighborhoods consisting largely of una
standard housing of similar market rents.
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or private automobile, from the neighborhood to p
employment providing a range ofjobs for lower-
workers, should not be excessive. While elderly 1
should not be totally isolated from employment o
nities, this requirement should not be rigidly ap
such projects.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Red
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: No HUD funded 1
were developed within the City. Any non-HUD
low income projects that the City did review gene*
not meet the site design criteria outlined und
guidelines. Most proposed projects were to be de
in or near the downtown area or within the redeve
area. This would have caused an undue concent]
lower-income units within one section of the Ci.
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Responsible Agency: Planning.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City has encouraged
the retention and development of mobile home sites by
adopting a mobile home park zoning. Additionally, the
City has encouraged the retention of mobile home parks by
direct subsidy for purchase to convert to ownership
opportunities. Nine units of low income mobile homes
were created under this program.
Actions POLICY VI
- V-3 - The City should review low and moderate
income housing proposals based on HUD site and neigh-
borhood standards (jg8.2 106), which included the fol-
lowing criteria:
The City should plan for the location (
new residential development along transportal
transit lines to assure access to commercial and ir
employment centers; and plan for residential I
ment to accommodate anticipatedgrowth, as app:
City Council from available forecasts.
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housing opportunities and avoid undue concentration of
assisted persons in areas containing a high proportion of
low-income persons.
Actions
vI-1- The City should undertake a cor
education program within each of the four qua(
acquaint residents with recent growth forecast
ability of services and facilities, and possible irr
growth.
2. The site must comply with any applicable
conditions in the Urban County Housing Assistance Plan
approved by HUD, as long as that document is required.
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Responsible Agency: Planning. POLICY VI1
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The Planning Department
routinely attends the City’s Quadrant meeting to address
specific planning issues. Actions
The City should actively pursue organizati
changes and the development of new organizatior
facilitate meeting the City’s housing needs.
Actions
vI-2 -The City should seek cooperation of major
employers in estimating five-year job growth, profile of
employees and estimate of housing needs.
VII-1 -The City should work with local nonpi
and limited profit groups tor develop applications
housing development, loan and counseling hnds ai
able to such groups through state and federal progra
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redeve
Responsible Agency: Planning. ment Agency.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: Through the City’s ad-
vance planning and growth management sections of the
Planning Department, and the research office of the City
Manager, the City maintains an ongoing effort to look at
future projections. The City maintains reports with
SANDAG on official projections and Housing-Needs
Assessment.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City currently m;
bins contact with a several non-profit groups. Propor
for CDBG grant funds to assist low-income residents
awarded on a yearly basis.
Actions
VII-2 - The City should consider expanding
role of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission
include municipal finance and land banking functions
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelc
Actions
- VI-3 - The City should continue to prepare the
Public Facilities Monitoring Reports which contain an
estimate of the major services and facilities capacities
(housing units) on an annual basis and compare these
estimates to population forecasts.
ment Agency.
Quantified Objective: N/A
Responsible Agency: Planning. Cumulative Results: The Commission cu
rently assesses program and site selection criteria for IC
Quantified Objective: N/A. income housing. No program for land banking
financing were implemented. ’ Cumulative Results: The City Council cur-
rently approves Local Facilities Management Plans which
contain levels of service and estimates of service and
facility capacities. Monthly reports prepared by the
Gronth Management Department monitor these esti-
mates.
POLICY Vlll
All housing in the City should be sold or rented i
accordance with the federal and state governments’ equ;
opportunity regulations.
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VIII-1 - The City should continue to support
affirmative fair market programs by builders developing
housing in Carlsbad.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelopment
Agency.
IX-2 - The City should conduct up&
evaluations of projections, needs and goals in the I
Element when the Regional Growth Forecasts are
by the City.
Responsible Agency: Planning, How
Redevelopment Agency.
Quantified Objective: NIA.
Cumulative Results: Although no per
PO- are issued on implementation of housing g
programs, programs or issues that deal with the
Element are brought before the Planning Comic
City Council for review as the occasion warrani
Regional growth forecasts are evaluat
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City currently main-
tains as policy this action item. I Actions
VIII-2 - The City should encourage developers/
owners of mobile home parks to operate in conformance
with “open” park laws. The City should also report any
closed park practices to the San Diego District Attorney’s
Office.
they are avai]able.
Actions
Ix-3 - The City should conduct upd
evaluations of housing needs when more current
tion that would affect the housing needs as:
becomes available.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Quantified Objective: N/A.
Cumulative Results: The City maintains this
program on a complaint only basis. Complaints are
forwarded to the proper authorities for action. The exact
number of complaints ”as not recorded.
Responsible Agency: Planning Depar
Quantified Objective: NfA.
Cumulative Results: Currently needs
sessed when regional housing information from
gional Council of Governments (SANDAG)
available and when decennial census data is ma
able.
POLICY IX
The City should periodically review all housing
program implementation efforts and update when neces-
sary . IX-4 - The City should conduct a majo
tion and update of the Housing Element in 1’
revise where necessary. Actions
Ix-I - The City should prepare periodic reports
on implementation of the Housing Element goals and
policies for Planning Commission and City Council re-
view.
Responsible Agency: Planning, Hou
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ing performance, especially int the creation or encoura Cumulative Results: The city has expanded its more affordable uib included: Planning Department to include an advanced planning
section. Atask ofthis section is review and revision ofthe
Housing Element for 199 1.
1. Allocation of financial and staffing resou
The City did not implement several programs suc
Land Banking or a Housing Trust Fund that would
been an incentive to lower-income housing construci
Redevelopment tax-increment funds set aside for 107
income housing were not alllocated due to the lac’
supportable developments. The City has only rece
implemented an inclusionary I3olicy that was stated ir
previous Housing Element.
C. SUMMARY
Although overall housing production grew
strongly over the 6 year planning period of the Housing
Element, overall goals in producing the projected units for
all income categories fell short. Approvals for over
11,000 units were given during this period, but slightly
over 6,500 units were constructed. This lower construc-
tion number was due in part to: the adoption of a Growth
Management Plan that restricted development until facili-
ties and infrastructure were built or financed; a general
economic downturn in the latter part of the decade which
in turn softened the real estate market; and a finance crisis
vvithin the savings and loan industry which usually fi-
nances residential real estate.
2. Additional requirements for infrastxucl
improvements and services as required under the Gro
Management Plan. The requirement of Local Facili
Management Plans for the developed and undevelo
areas ofthe City did not stop housing production. but
have a slowing effect.
Although the previous Housing Element cal
for many programs to assist in the development of lou
income units, few were adopted. Successful progra
were the increase in Section 8 programs and developm
of more senior housing.
The goals for lower-income units fell short due to
a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons were beyond
the ability of the City to affect. These reasons included:
The success and failure ofthe past housing pol
1. Changes in the Federal and State Tax codes are reflected in this revised Housing Element It calls (
that made multi-family tax-benefits and financing more many of the Element’s previous programs and supp
difficult to obtain. ments them with additional programs. The ultim
success of any program, minor or major, funded frc
within or from other sources, ulltimately depends upon
political will and economic considerations necessary
carry the proposed programs out.
2. Market forces which dmnneled more multi-
fib, high density development to ownership tenure
(condominiums) rather than rental products that may have
been affordable to lower-income residents.
3. Higher land prices that are prevalent in most
coastal locations.
4. Lack of required infrastructure improvements
in undeveloped areas of the City.
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INVENTORY AND
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3 shows the past increase in population and the i
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forecasts.
TABLE 3
A. HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS
This housing needs analysis is a review of se-
lected information on population and housing trends
within the region and Carlsbad. It contains information on
employment and employment trends, housing costs, the
estimated number of households that need assistance and
other relevant statistical data. These data are important in
understanding the evaluation of supply and demand indi-
cators and the current market analysis of housing within
Carlsbad. The analysis in this section has been done with
the best available data from the Census Bureau, City ,
SANDAG and other sources. Much of the data derived
from 1980 Census figures has been extrapolatedto 1990.
The 1990 Census figures were not yet available at the time
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Certain groups of people have special needs for
housing. These groups, the elderly, handicapped, large
families, students and the military have a significant
impact on the demand for housing, especially those in the
low-income category. These special needs groups may
overlap. A migrant farmworker may be homeless or a
senior citizen may be handicapped. The following section
contains an identification and analysis of those special
Source: Carlsbad Economic Enhancement CounciL
Source Point Population and Housing Report,
July 1990 @age 4 of SANDAGINFO) :_____ State Department of Finance, I990
Within the Iast 20 years, the City of Carlsbad has
experienced rapid growth. In 1960, a few years after
incorporation, the population base was under 10,000
people; by 1970, that had been increased to almost
15,000. In the 1970’s development just outside Carlsbad,
most notably the La Costa area, had begun, and with the
annexationoftheseareasthe City’spopulationhaddoubled.
brought on a development boom to the North County with
additional employment centers, more housing and the
need for public services for the increase in population.
Within five years, the population had grown by another
10,000 people and in 1986 ballot measures were approved
limiting growth by requiring that certain standards in
public services and infrastructure be met prior to develop-
ment. This action had a stabilizing effect and population
2. POPULATION PROJECTIOP
Population projections for the region s By 1980thepopulationstoodat over 35,000. The 1980’s there will be continued population growth Ovel
decade.
Factors that may change this pattern ai
but the key factors are:
- Housing growth - a prolonged I
slump or moratorium may retard growth.
PERSONS PER
HOUSEHOLD
1 person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 persons
6 or more persons
TOTAL
CARLSBAD REGION CARLSBAD i
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Number Percent Number Percent REGION
2,863 21.1 159,098 23.7 1.8
5,439 40.0 23 1,213 34.5 2.4
2,224 16.4 112,288 16.8 2.0
~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~- ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ “I: 1,864 13.7 92,374
759 5.6 43,323
437 3.2 31,798 4.7
13,586 100.0 670,094 100.0 2.0
- Persons per households - regional require-
ments for more low and moderate income housing may
require changes of housing product types. As different
housing types have different person per household yields,
this may result in some small variations to population
projections.
The City’s growth management program con-
tains a buildout capacity set at 54,599 dwelling units with
a projected population of 134,914. The final population
figure is based on an assumption of 2.471 persons per
Finance Estimates.
household based on the Jan 1, 1986 State Department of
3. POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Thedistribution ofpopulation by agegroups is an
‘ CITY OF CARLSBAD
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Age Ca r I s bud %
0-4 4,379 7.4
5-13 5,252 8.9
14-17 1,859 3.2
18-24 4,772 8. I
25-34 13,121 22.3
35-59 17,801 30.3
60-64 3,442 5.8
65-74 5,981 10.2
75 + 2,237 3.8
TOTAL 58,844 100%
Source: Source Pout I988 Age and Sa E&&=
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Area Median Age
Carlsbad 32.2
San Diego County 28.8
Source: US. Bureau of the Census, 1980
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the upper income range. However, it is impc
consider the argument that the type of housing b
influences the age and income characteristics of tl
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1980-1988
1980 Percent 1988 Percent Change Per(
Hispanic 4,790 13% 9,137 15% 4,347
29,450 83 % 45,954 78 % 16,504 White
Black 213 1% 370 1% 157
AsianIOther 1.037 3% 3,384 6% 2,347
‘TOTAL 35,490 100% 58,845 100% 23,355
Source: SAhllAG Sourcqoint, Jan. I, 1988, Estimates by Ethnic Group
PROJEC’IS IN SUBMITTAL
Project Pending Units Pending
53 4,352
Source: City of Carhbad Gronih Management Division Monitoring
Report Decem&=, 1990 - -
6. HOUSING TRENDS
Carlsbad has experienced a tremendous groj
inhousingunitswithinthelast2Oyears. This isconsist
with regional growth trends in the San Diego ar
Carlsbad, with its coastal location and large undevelol
acreage, has experienced a slightly higher growth ri
Almost 40 percent ofthe City’s housing stock is under
PROJECTED HOUSING UNITS
Year CitY(1) SANDAGO)
1990 27,244
200 38,861 35,576
2010 48,993 42,613
source: (I) City Gronth Managemenr Division. bcai Faciliries masing
Plan, 12/90
(2) SNAG. Regional Grmth Forecast, July I988
These are primarily located in the older northwest qua
rant of the City. Table 11 indicates that although tl
substandard housing stock within the city is small (und
5%) the majority of substandard housing is owner occ
pied.
These older units are also a major source
affordable housing stock for lower and moderate incon
residents as rents and sales prices are usually lower. It
important for Carlsbad to preserve these units throui
carefbl monitoring, code enforcement and application (
jeopardy of being lost.
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Years Built Age Number
Before 1940 More than 50 years old 419
19#1949 a50 years old 536
1950-1959 3040 years old 1,432
19@1%9 B3oyears old 2,860
1970-1979 10-20 years old 9,863
1980-1989 Less than ten years old 112%
Sources: SAiVDAG I980 Census Summary RepoMD Couq
Building Report Jan I, 1990
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Standard Units Substandard Units
Occupied Units Vacant Units Occupied Units Vacant 1
Owner 13,307 473 258 10
Renter 10,036 763 873 66
Source: City of Carhbad Housing and Redevelopment DepL Housing Assistance Phn
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Approved Approved Building Remaining
Projects Units Permits Approved
Issued as of Units
12/11/90
94 5,797 362 5,436
of new multi-family residential structures and has
vacancy rates low. Rental costs, however, have increi
due to this increased pressure and a downturn h ml
family construction.
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AVERAGE RENTS
8. HOUSING COSTS
a. RENTS
Asignrficant portion ofthehouseholds in Carlsbad
are housed in rental units. Rental units may be the typical
stacked flat apartment style dwelling unit or may be a town
home or single-family dwelling unit.
Traditionally, rental housing is the most afford-
Type Rent
1 Bdrm Apartment $53 1
2 F3dm Apartment $669
2 Bdrm Duplex $800
.3 Bdm Apartment $875
$1 $023
4 Bdrm Condoflownhouse $1.200
Source: Rent Survey conducted by Carkbad Planning Deportment
3 Bdrm Condo,Townhouse
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HOUSEHOLDS PAYING MORE THAN 25%
OF INCOME FOR HOUSING COSTS
Owners Total Housing % Oveqx Renters
Carlsbad 1980 529 15,352 16.39
33,138 720,346 24.79 Regional Total 144,614
SAhDAC Regwnal Housing .Wee& Staiement bg.88)
Income Level Rental Units
Very low income < 50% of median income
Low income
5140% of median income
30% of 50% of the area median income
30% of 60% of the area median income (1)
Ownership Units
30% of 50% of the area median income
30% of 70% of the area median income
TABLE 17 Average Rents
Regional Housing Needs Statement
Sa Diego Region
1989
Community Average Community Average
North County South County $682 La Jolla $717
University City $12 1 Point bma/Comnado $800
CardifVEncinitas $701 Downtown San Diego $698
Del Mar $736 Clairemont $613
Cankbad $687 Linda Vista $600
La costa $65 1 Mission Valley $580
Oceanside $748 Tierrasanta $63 1
Vista $597 Golden HillKensington/ $77 1
Bonsall $578
Escondido $587 Hillcrest/Old Towdhfission Hills $550
Pacific Beach
Normal Heights
Fallbrook $566 East San Diego City $559
San Marcos $521 Alpine $559
Cannel Mountain Ranch $587 Casa de Om $530
Mira Mesa $699 El Cajon $540
Poway $605 Lakeside SS 17
Ramona $582 La Mesa $55'7
Rancho Bemardo $510 Lemon Grove $560
Rancho Penasquitos $728 Rancho San Diego $590
San Carlos/GrantvillelDel Cem $642 Scripps Ranch $670
Santee $642
Spring Valley $565
Chula Vista $65 1
Bonita $538
Imperial Beach $543
National City $577'
PaldSouth San Diego $471
Paradise HillslSoutheast San Diego $608
San Ysidro $548
Solana Beach $583
TOTAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY $604
Source: Market Profiles - San Diego Union
(Survey of 94.231 apsliments in 766 complexes of 25 units or more in 48 cornmunitlea )
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Vacancy rates are an indication of housi
ply and demand. A key factor in determining over (
supply of the type of unit. An overall vacancy ral - 7% is considered to be optimum.
4 CHARACTERISTICS
1. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
The persons-per-household figure, or the average
number of people who reside in any one unit, vanes
dwelling units are typically larger, have more bedrooms,
and as such, house a larger number of people than a
smaller rental apartment unit. Mobile homes, which are
smaller in size and are attractive to senior households with
no dependents due to generally low costs, have the lowest
person per household average.
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rary situation because of seasonal fluctuations
construction that may not have been occupied
prolonged high vacancy rate tends to discourr
construction, especially multi-family residential
cancy rate below 5% indicates a high demand re
supply. A prolonged low vacancy rate tends tc
rentals in the multi-family rental stock. Lower
households are particularly hard hit when rents ri
low vacancies.
acc0r&g to the type Of dwe11ing unit. Single-family indicate an oversupp]y ofhousing. This may be i
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remained consistent over the last ten years due to the
predominant housing product type that has been allowed
to develop. The preponderance of new single-family
homes built in Carlsbad has allowed the person per
household rate to remain steady. Varying the product type
of new construction to less single-family homes and more
multi-family may change the average person per house-
hold figure.
The vacancy rates for Carlsbad over the
years are as indicated in Table 19. These data SI
the vacancy rate has dropped significantly over th
years. The decrease in vacancy rate is due tc
factors that include: high demand for and satui
new housing units; increase in local employmeni
growth; decrease in number of new units especial
family built within the last five years; andgrowth
ment which restricts development until facili
infrastructure are built or financed.
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economic trends. Children and dependents in many
households tend to stay with parents for longer periods
until such time as they can economically afford their own
housing. Arm with high rents, such as Carlsbad, tend to
keep dependents at home for longer periods oftime. Table 18 shows the person per household for each type of
dwelling unit in 1989 - 1990. The largest person per
household, 2.84, is in single-family type units, the small-
est, 1.625, are mobile homes.
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A diversified housing stock to provide
for all economic ranges is a stated goal in the
Carlsbad Housing Element. Carlsbad currently
of its housing stock composed of single family typ
and 38% composed of multi-family dwelling un
bile homes compose approximately 4% of the
stock. However, recent trends in construction hi
predominantly towards single-family constructia
20 indicates that over the last ten years appro
54% of the 11,661 units constructed were sing1
homes. In this same period, 44% or 5,150 ne
family units were constructed.
Creating a greater percentage and mix of multi-
family units which have a lower person per household
factor than single-family units would tend to generate a
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2 - 4 ddstmture 5 plus du/structure
Carlsbad's person per household average is slightly lower than the County average of 2.6 persons per household.
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Table 20 indicates that rental multi-family con-
struction, as a percent of new construction, has fallen off
over the last ten years. The reasons are varied. On a
regional and national basis changes in the tax code in 1986
and more importantly new banking regulations have kept
the supply of money for this type of product below
previous levels. In Carlsbad, the amount of acreage that
had been available for multi-family construction was
reduced. Carlsbad, as part of its growth management
program, lowered the density ranges of its land use
classes. Perhaps as a result, the private sector has
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Renter ( Year Owner (%)
1970 (1) 2,903 (47.5%) 2,152 (42.
1980 (2) 8,680 (63.9%) 4,915 (36.
1990 (3) 15,981 (67.2%) 7,825 (32.
Source, (I) I970 Census
(2) I980 Census (3)Emm~K~MmnonAssar
OVERCROWDED
UNITS
Carlsbad 416
Regional
Total
Sources: 1980 Census Summary
37,054
Reports, SANDAC
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6. HOUSEHOLD INCOME
CARLSBAD MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
Year Income
1980 ('79$) $22,354
1988 ('79$) $23,905
1988 ('87$) $41,015
S01u~:~SAhllAC-1988 Ezainoieo ofHouseholdlncorne by City
CARLSBAD HOUSEHOLD INCOME
DISTRIBUTION
Income Number Percentnge
Under 10,OOO 1,358 6%
$10,000-$14,999 1,293 5%
$15,000-$24,999 3,484 15%
$25,000-$34,999 3,864 16%
$35,000-$49,999 5,095 21 %
$50,000-and up 8,990 37%
24,084 100%
source: SANDAG-1988 Estimate of Household Income by City
- FMHAsec515 0 0
- HUDCDBG 0 0 - Redevelopment programs 0 0 - In-LieUprogmnR 0 0
Local developments that have rent &ridions
due to expire witbin ten years.
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- Inclueionery programs 0 0 - Density bonus programs 0 0
As no public housing units as defined by this section havt
been built in Carlsbad, it is not possible at this time to
determine a replacement cost for these units. A strategy
for the replacement and retention of public housing units
will be developed as the need arises.
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acreage designated for commercial and industri:
opment. Currently the City, with its major emp
centers and access to major transportation conid1
as Interstate 5 and State Highway 78, has been 01
fastest growing employment centers in the Sa:
I. EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Employment continues to increase in the City as
raw acreage designated for commercial, office and indus-
trial uses is developed. Region.
The major employment centers cont@e to be in
the regional shopping center (Plaza Camino Real) and the
office/industrial “Platinum Corridor” that surrounds the
Palomar-McClellan Airport.
Table 25 indicates major employers in th
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EhfPLOYEES
Hughes Aircraft Company
Burrough Corporation
Taylor Made Golf
Eaton-Leonard Corporation
Beckman Instruments
Dyna Industries, Inc.
Southwest General Industries
Walkins Manufacturing Corp .
Siemcin-Mapdyne, Inc.
Non-Manufactured Comuanies
La Corn Resort HoteYSpa
Pla?d Camino Real
Car Country Auto Dealers
Carlsbad Unified School Dist.
Sin Diego Gas & Electric
Farmers insunace Gmup
Pea Soup Anderson
Army-Navy Academy
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FOR 1980, 1988
ANNUAL AVERAGE GROWTH - YEAR CARLSBAD REGIONAL RATE OF NEW JOBS
1980 16,189 30,252 10 9%
1988 30.252 1,163,156 4 8%
INDUSTRY
- Bastc
Agnculture & Mtmng
Manufactunng
1986 - 2010
1986 1% ZOO0 2010 Numeric Percent Chauge Chaqe
8,997 11,551 12.675 15,152 6,155 68 4
859 862 863 865 6 07
5 864 7,712 8,371 9 704 3,840 65 5
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important to note. Generation of wages below 2
mately $14.00 dollars an hour would place a sin$
earner in a family of four in the bw-income C;
Tables 29 and 30 Show Wages for office, Prof€
khnkal workers and hourly earnings of main1
custodial and other industrial wage earners.
OCCUPATIONAL SECTOR
Carlsbad’s employment by sector shows thegreat-
est employment in manufacturing, retail trade, and in the
services sector. The approximate number and percentage
for each occupational sector in Carlsbad is indicated in
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CITY OF CARLSBAD EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY 1988
NUMBER
EMPLOYED INDUSTRY
- % (1988)
Agriculture, Foreary, Fishing. and Mining 2.5 767
Construction 5.4 1.621
Manufacturing 20.7 6.272
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities 3.5 1,047
Wholesale Trade 3 .? 1.117
Retail Trade 23 .O 6,912
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 9.1 2.743
Services 26.1 1,886
Government Military 6.0 1,827
TOTAL 100.0 30.252
Source: SANDAG INFO Regimai Employment lnvcntory 1989 @age 52)
TABLE 29
WEEKLY EARNINGS OF OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL WORKERS SAN DlEGO COUNTY
DECEMBER 1989
Occupation Median Middle Range
Secretaries $450 $398 - $51 1
Word Processors 387 346 - 441
Key Entry Operators 315 280 - 350
Accounting Clerks 337 294 - 380
Payroll Clerks 342 289 - 413
File Clerks 240 229 - 247
Messengers 27 8 252 - 278
Order Clerks 300 246 - 340
Receptionists 280 277 - 311
Switchboard Operators 280 255 - 337
Switchboard OperatorslRecept ionists 280 260 - 304
667 - 854
Computer Programmers ,641 542 - 785
Computer Operators 43 1 372 - 471
Drafters 500 430 - 562
Electronic Technicians 547 420 - 674
Source: U.S. Department of Lahor. Bureau of Lahor Statistics. San Diepo Economic Bulletin, Vol. 38. No. 6, June 1990
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HOURLY EAANJNGS OF MAINTENANCE, TOOLROOM POWERPUM,
MATERIAL MOVEMENT AND CUSTOOIAL WORKERS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
DECEMBER 1989
OccuDanon - Median Middle Ranne
Maintenance Elecmcians $14.27 513.74 * 519.07
Maintenance Machinists 16.54 14.47 * 16.54
Mamtenance Mechanlcs 13.79 13.07 * 15.87
Motor Vehicle Mechanics 16.45 13.00 .* 17.00
General Maintenance Workers 10.25 8.20 - 11.50
Tool and Die Maken 15.87 15.22 - 16.50
Truck Dnven 13.10 8.85 - 15.80
Light Truck 5.25 4.75 - 6.00
Heavy Truck 9.25 9.25 - 13.00
Tractor - Trailer 15.18 13.00 - 15.20
Shippers 6.00 5.80 - 7.30
Receivers 7.75 6.05 - 7.75
Shippers and Receivers 8.04 7.60 - 9.00
Warehousemen 8.49 7.00 - 10.57
Forklift Operators 13.07 12.51 - 13.91
Guards 5.00 4.75 - 5.50
Guards 11 14.28 7.10 - 14.35
Janitors, Porters, Cleaners 4.92 4.50 - 6.00
Source: U S. Depanrnenc of Lbor, BUIWU of bbor Swtlstics
San Diego Econorntc Bulktin, Vol. 38, No 6, June 1990
In the creatlon ofjobs In these categones, there is also created a housing demand in these categories as dlscussc
in the jobhousing balance section
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3. JOBS HOUSING BALANCE
A jobs-housing balance is a concept to create
housing opportunities closerto employment centers and to
create housing in the corresponding economic ranges that
correlate to their respective employment sector. This
concept creates less travel and transportation demand and
thereby reduces pollution as well as promotes energy
conservation. Creation of employment centers and jobs
that occupy lower wage scales create demand for housing
in the lower income ranges. As employment opportunities
increase in a certain occupational sector and housing
demand does not increase proportionally, a jobs housing
imbalance is created. A jobs housing imbalance creates
unwanted traffic situations during rush hours as commut-
ers leave job-rich areas to return to areas that have
egories and situated close to employment centc
reduce traffic related impacts and congestion on a
throughout the community.
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that more growth can be expected in the industi
retail sectors over the next 5 years (Table 27). As
growth will correspond with the average wages
employment sector (T.able 29 & 30),it can rea
follow that additional housing demand for this
group will increase. This would be in additioi
demand already created by existing employment.
land and land available for potential redevelopmer
be carefully monitored to assure that an adequati
of acreage is available for new development to sa
housing demand for all economic ranges.
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I Jobs-housing balance strategies needed t
that future employment growth matches housing
should focus on providing increased employment (
nities in the technical, professional, medical ill
employment sectors that have higher wage earni
additional strategy would be the requirement fi
employment centersthat create housing demand f(
income wage earners to contribute to the cre
Although Carlsbad has created a significant num-
ber of housing opportunities within the last 10 years, it has
not created enough housing to match job creation in the
retail, industrial and service sectors. These employment
sectors traditionally offer a lower wage level and, as a
result, those employed in Carlsbad’s industrial parks,
resort areas, and commercial centers must seek housing in 1 the surrounding communities where housing costs are housing.
lower. Impacts tothe city’s streets, arterials and freeways
are increased as workers commute to and from their work
sites. ms is particularly evident on Palomar Airport
Road, El Camino Real and the 1-5/78 Interchange during
the morning and evening rush hours.
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Currently the State of California is de
guidelines to assist cities in achieving a jobs
bahce 1ocallY and on a regional scale. It is an1
that these guidelines will in time become manda
when available will be incorporated into housing i
and will become a policy for all cities. Carl!
instituted a goal to achieve a jobs housing bak
short term goal and a long range planning objec
The predominate construction of“move-up”and
luxury single family homes in Carlsbad within the last ten
yearsandthe promotion ofthecoastal locationof Carlsbad
as a highly desirable place to live has attracted affluent
families from around the county to relocate here. Many of
these households move here to be closer to jobs that are
created in the City of Carlsbad and theNorth County area.
There are households that may retain their formerjobs and
commute causing a secondary migration of commuters,
those who live here but are employed elsewhere in the
county.
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1. SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
Population Groups that have been idei
having the need for special and different types t
are referred to as Special Needs Groups. Thesc
because of economic, social, mental or physical I
have difficulty finding appropriate housing.
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Creation of housing opportunities for all eco- nomic ranges particularly those in the lower-income cat-
Efforts to count the homeless population is al-
ways difficult. Since there are no social service agencies
or charity organizations within the City of Carlsbad that
provide services to the resident homeless population, it
becomes even more difficult for the City to estimate this
population. An accepted rule of thumb used by some
experts, is that the number of resident homeless in urban
areas is equal to 1/4 to 1/2 of one percent of the general
population (in which case, the City's urban homeless
might range from 150 to 300 persons).
SERV1CE AGENCY PRoVIDING ASSrSTmCE To
HOMELESS PERSONS RESIDING IN CARLSBAD
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Social Service Agency No. of Assisted Persons
1989 1990
407 410 Lifeline Community
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None of the other agencies were able to provide
any figures in regards to Carlsbad’s homeless population.
Some agencies do not obtain extensive information, such
as place of residency, fiom their clients. While some do
solicit residency information fiomtheir clients, they do not
regularly assemble statistical compilations and the agen-
cies were unwilling to go through individual case files to
do a special compilation in response to the City’s request.
There are also inherent problems with asking the
homeless population their place of residency. Many claim
that they have no place of residency. They merely refer to
the street as their residence. This street may be in
Carlsbad one week and Encinitas the next week. It can
also be assumed that many homeless will give their place
of residency as the city in which the social agency is
services unless they claim to be a local resident.
* Approximately 20% work&ll time orp I
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*About 1/2 are single males, and oft
least 40% are veterans;
*A sign$cant number of homeless woi
children are thought to be escapingfrom abust
* Families are considered to be the
growingsegmentof the homelesspopulation. Ac
to natiOnw*de Statistics, 40% Of the hOmekss a
lies;
*Homeless individuals may fall into mc
one category (e.g., a homeless individual mr veteran andasubstance abuser) thus, making it
to accurately quantifi and categorize the home
There are many different reasons people
home1ess. In the 1990 ms7 SANDAG rePc
homelessness can be attributed to such things a
stance abuse, domestic violence, and combina
these problems. As a result, many social service (
that Provide help for Problems associate
hOmelessness Work along With shelters to add
needs ofthe homeless, even though these agencic
necessarily specifically WFt the homeless Pol
These agencies and shelters that operate within a
to help the homeless are located throughout tf
county and receive contributions from North
cities. There are social service agencies/prograr
able to the homeless in Carlsbad and North Cow
City of Carlsbad, and the City is a significant
source for many service providers.
4 located because they far hey cannot utilize the agency’s
Migrant worker populations in Carlsbad who are
considered homeless have been estimated from local and
state sources to be as many as 500-1,000 on a year-round
seasons of the year.
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As identified above, the nature of the homeless
population precludes the existence of an exact census.
Recent demographic estimates have been made, however,
by the San Diego Association ofGovemments (SANDAG).
In the February, 1990, Regional Housing Needs State-
ment (RHNS), SANDAG provided the following demo-
graphic information on the homeless in the San Diego
Region:
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in the Sun Diego Region, with 3,000 located in downtown
Sun Diego;
Services and Programs
The following services and programs a * The mentally ill account for 25-30% of the
homeless, due to the reducedfinding for mental health
services, generally, and, particularly, due to the lack of
provision for housing when the population of the state
mental hospitals was reduced from over 30,000 to 5,000
during the 70’s;
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* Project Oz - Serves youths in crisis :
families, and operates a temporary shelter to ha
aways. Counseling is provided for residents i
families, and on an outpatient basis for n0n-r * Approximately 1/3 have severe alcohol and
drug abuse problems;
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returning to their families.
* Carlsbad Department of Housing and Re
velopment - Provides applications for Section 8 as!
tance . * North Coastal ROP Center - Registration for
ROP classes and job counseling. In addition to these seilices and programs, vi
ous City churches provide some sort of service that ran
from referrals and food to vouchers for temporary lo
ing. These services are itemized in Table 3 1.
* Community Churches - As a group, services
provided by our local churches include: canned and dry
food, lodging at local motels, gas vouchers, clothing,
shelter during inclement weather, and referrals to social
service agencies.
TABLE 31
HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
OFFERED BY CITY CHURCHES
NAME OF CHURCH TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED AVERAGE NUMBER SEEN PER
MONTH
Good Shepherd Assembly of God
Carlsbad Union Church
Food, clothing, lodging
Gas voucher for 5 gallons of gas, food
or meal, bus fare to Ecumenical Center,
some lodging
Gas, food, lodging - also once a year
outreach to the Hispanic Community
through the Harding Center
Gas voucher, food, refer to Bro. Beno
and Ecumenical Center
Refer to Ecumenical Center, Bro. Be-
no’s or Transient Lodging Program.
Provide room on occasion
Refer to Good Samaritan provide lodg- ~
ing to some at motels and thru church
10 - Transient motorists
1 family in 1989
2-3 Transient motorists per month
St. Patricks Church 20 - 30 Transients
St. Michaels Episcopal Church 8 - 10 Transients
Pilgrim Congregational Church 3 - 4 Families
Marhatha Fellowship 5 - families and singles
Beautiful Savior Evangelical Luther- Food - cash 3-5
an Church
Christ Presbyterian Church of Motel - one nighter 0 Residents
Rancho La Costa 1 - 2 Transients per year
First Baptist Church of Carlsbad Food and bus passes 4
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Homeless
Location of Population Served Numher o
Organization Name Tvoe of Service Provided O~anizarion
YMCA of Sin Diego County, Human Temporary shelter to house runaways, counseling Carlsbad Youths and their N/A
Development DepartmentiOZ Noh foster home placement. families
Coast
Women’s Resource CenterlEmergen- Emergency shelter lodging, food. individual and Oceanside Women and Chil- N/A
cy Shelter group counseling, parenting advocacy. and locat- dren
ing housing and employment.
Transient Lodging Program, Inc. Provides overnight lodging in local motel for Oceanside Women and Chil-
transients with I.D. dren
Emergency and crisis shelter.
Red Cross WIC Supplemental food program to women who are Oceanside Women and Chil-
pregnant. or have recently delivered, and to chil-
dren under 5. Shelter assistance also.
dren
Catholic Community Services- Emergency assistance. food, clothing, shelter Oceanside Multi-Lknomi-
/Ecumenical Service Center national individuals
and families
vouchers, bus tokens, prescriptions.
FEMA rent assistance, motel shelter. winter
assistance program by SDG&E homeless preven-
tion program.
Catholic Community ServicedCood Nighttime emergency shelter from 1-30 days, Oceanside Men 14
Samaritan Shelter meals and clothing. Men must be employed
Ecumenical Service Center/ Emergen- Three day supply of food, transportation and I Oceanside Families or Mivid- NII
cy Assistance clothing uals
Cast Lk Amparo Oceanside 0-18 year old chil- 19 beds for ab dren in protect
dy. Also 4 be
voluntary pare
ment.
Children in crisis and their families
dren
Oceanside Community Action Emergency service food, clothing, etc., counsel- Oceanside All Nli
CorpiMulti-Services ing, housing referrals and placement
Peter and Paul’s Shelter for mentally ill Oceanside Men I
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REGIONAL HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Howkv
Logtton of Popuhtloa Served Number of Bed! Oreaniation Name T\w of S~MCC Pmded Ornanrzallon
Socal conccnnl Emergency food, clothin& and furniture. tnm- ocetnude All N/A Mwon San LUIS Rey Pansh ponation. rhdla referrals. mu intervmtion. suppor~ cducatonal program for single
moihm intcwentiori counseling advocacy
The Saintlon my, Corps and Food, clothing, shdta derrak emergency Occamide Malaand N/A
Community hler/Socral k~ca shelter vouchm for a motel. local ad Firmiis
tiamponation. limited direct financial EsmndldO auulance, problem soohng.
&n&anha and May Shelter for women and childm up to 7 day. Oceanside Women and 6
children
Brother Bcna, Soup iutchcn pmdu cvening meal eve? day, Oceanside AT1 N/A
clothing, hygiene supplia. bus passu. and help clients obtain ideniification.
Gateway Family Communitv Shelter Trailen for about 30 homelar familia until Oceanside All
they can save cnough for a apanmenl depaslt
County Mental Health Counulmg, treatment and refmak Oceanside Mentally ill NIA
Communirv Raourcc Cenicr. Emergency Id. clothing, shelter referral. a- ErmnilaS All
/Emergency Assismnce Pmgnm ployment counseling. linanaal counseling. 3dM-
caw. pmda room in local motel for up io 60
&yr
Family Health Center Health care IS off& IO homeleu and low-in- Enanitas All NIA come pmple. Doctor from Maim uha 3 van
to pick-up pninu all around N County
I-rfeline Communtty Annory is open to homeleu dunng inclement VSU All
SCMCCSJhOIY weatha
Faith and Love Soup IClichcn Food. clothing. household items. hygiene VISla All NtA
pCklS. )Ob COU~~ll~g. and rCfCml 10 and auutance drug and ahhd abuse propmr
Escondido Youih EncountrrRfidden Tcmpocary bd ad board. Maumum stw w) Escondido Women
Valley How Emergency bhcllcr Jays and
Chlldl?3l
Nonh County lnierfaiih Council/ Emergency foal dutnbution. information and ErondlJo All 10 bds for adult mak CNU Center rekml. advocacy. and vwchen for shelter,
doihing
IO k6 for familia
InNporullon, mptlofl. and TdLd
County Interfaith InJmduah arc scmed a hot brejhfut and EMndldo All NIA CounciVDcthlehem. How ol pmvidnl wih a sack lunch
Bread
St Clare's Home. Inc 61 CIares Shon-term shcita, shelter for pregnant women Ewondrdo Singk prepant 4 homer
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Home for Single Mothers with chil- or for wmrn who have just given binh vomen
Prolarional counrcling and medicnl arc.
cmcrgeny Id and clothing. nutnrion clazscl.
and parenting and childbinh c&ssa
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targeting the homeless population; (2) in practice.
cies are governed less by geographic area than by
ity; (3) some programs in San Diego are availal
referral but the distance from North County (
logistical problems; (4) some half-way houses
small number of beds shun publicity and take re
from select screening agencies only; and (5) some 1
sionals, volunteers, and organizations donate time.
and goods to assist the homeless through a n
established by screening agencies.
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mation gathered in May, 1990, on shelters and services
available to the homeless. The information was obtained
fromtheunited Way's listing ofnon-profit social services
that include Carlsbad in their target service area, and
interviews with program administrators. The list is by no
means exhaustive, however, because (1) people become
homeless for a variety of reasons and therefore have a
variety of needs, some of which can be met by agencies,
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Oceanside
Taraet Group -
Martha & Mary Women & Children 10-20%
Good Samaritan Employable Men 1
Casa De Amparo Abused Children 33
Peter and Paul's Mentally ill men 10-20%
Gateway Family Community Families (min 1 child) N/A * *
Women's Resource Center Battered Women & Children 14
Carlsbad
Project Oz Youths 12-18 13
Escondido I Ta rqet G rou D Re-referredNacancv Rate (a
Escondido Youth Encounter Battered Women & Children 50
St. Clare's Home Pregnant Women & Children 20
North County Crisis Center Men 18
In addition, the Armory in Vista and select churches in North County, including Carlsbad, are ope
the homeless during inclement weather.
* This is the average number of individuals each month who must be referred to another age
because the shelter is operating at capacity level, and/or the individual(s1 is not preparec
a structured environment. The vacancy rates are due to referrals to other agencies beca
the individuals are unable to operate within a structured environment.
Opened May, 1990, and has not yet been filled to capacity.
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Carlsbad has pledged to w70rk with any agency
desiring to create and operate shelters for the homeless.
While homeless shelters are not permitted by right in any
zone, the City has no specific criteria for their location
and, under a Conditional Use Permit, would consider
proposals almost anywhere. Sites near to support ser-
vices, hiring halls, and public transportation are espe-
cially attractive. The City has attempted to assist home-
less advocacy groups to inventory public and private
property on which shelters can be operated. In 1990 the
City pledged to assist in &e planning and permitting ofan
emergency shelter proposed by Caring Residents of
Carlsbad (a housing advocate group), in conjunction with
Catholic Charities (a non-profit organization with pro-
gram and administrative abilities).
agricultural employment. The availability of day 1
jobs plus vacant land for transient campsites tends to (
documented and undocumented foreign laborers tc
North County area.
These two groups, farm laborers and day la
ers, have the Seatest Unmet need within the tit.
Carlsbad. Special housing accommodation such as
mitory style housing may prove helpful to meet som
this need if adequate financing and a suitable develop
site is found. There is a host of sociological and econc
issues SunOuding this group of People that dictate
need for sensitive, but creative solutions to their hou
needs.
It is difficult to quantifLthe housing needs for 1
group. The housing demand for this group is not met
the region nor by local jurisdictions. It can be estima
that a good faith effort to provide around 200 beds
housing over the next 5 year housing period may parti;
satisfy the current need.
d. ESTIMATED FARMWORKER
POPULATION
Carlsbad has a farmworker population that is
currently underhoused. It is important to note that figures
forthlsgroupare highly variable due to thenature ofwork.
Carlsbad’s farmworker population is estimated
at 967 people. This figure is from the best official sources
(SANDAG), although several other unofficial sources
project that the population of resident and migrant
farmworkers at certain times ofthe year can be as much
as three times this figure.
Agricultural employment within the City is F
dieted to dec1ine as more %ricultural lands are turne‘
different uses. The City’s long-term policy on develc
ment Ofagricultural lands is based on the fact that the I
is not a long-term one and with a few exceptions Will
Phased out within the nexq 20 Ymrs as the City builds 0
This m*es the development of Permanent long-te
housing for migrants not consistent with the future uses
agricultural lands.
The farmworker is often amigrant laborer, and in e. SINGLE PARENTS
some cases this worker has not established a permanent
legal residence. Thus, the farmworker population is
difficult to quantify due to factors such as lappage
bamers, the fear of authority, and transient living quar-
ters. This onegroup constitutes the largest met housing
need in the North County region. Recent trends that have
aggravated this special housing need are an increase in
year-round, as opposed to seasonal, agricultural prduc-
tion and families increasingly joining workers.
An important group that requires special consi
eration are singleparent households with dependent ch
dren. mSgrOUP has agreatndfor hY care, healthca
and related facilities. This group often comprises
Significant portion of low income households that may p;
a PrOPOrtiOnatelY grater Part of income on housin
Carlsbad assists this population group though the Fei
era1 HUD Section 8 program far large families. Furth
information is included in the City’s Housing Assistam
Plan, located in the Appendix. Migrant day laborers, traditionally Hispanic im-
migrants, are workers who seek day labor jobs outside of
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SINGLE PARENT WITH CHILDREN
Total % Totd Households IN/
Household(2) Households( 1) Children
Male 25,850 1.5 381
Female 25,850 4.7 1,214
Female Below
Poverty
Source: (I) U.S. Bureau of Census, 1980
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The income characteristics of seniors art
average, in the lower economic ranges. This is
many seniors being on fixed incomes from Social !
Benefits and/or pensions. The Bureau of the
estimates that 44% of seniors in the San Diego Re
in the lower income (up to 80% of county
category. The senior age group is expected to
20% in the San Diego region by the year 2000, wl
create additional housing demand for lower cost 1
Many seniors suffer from physical debilitations.
fore, seniors often need housing outfitted with
Larger Households % Total Household 5+PPh
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Source: SNAG - Regional Housing Nee& Stdement 1990
result in an estimated population of 6,345 hanc
persons. A significant number of the handicap
require special amenities such as wheelchair ram
room fixtures and special oversize door widths
may need no special amenities. The biggest nee(
for low to moderate rents as many handicapped
have incomes derived primarily fiom public assii
lower-paying jobs.
Military
Families
Eligible
18,706
M. Families Suitably Housed Unsuitably Housed
Residingin Pct.
Base Private Pct. Base Private Pct . Area
16,615 89 % 4,393 8,180 76 % 0 4,042 24 %
Enrollment
Full-Time
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Academic Year
2020 + 1995-96 1990-9 1 199 1-92 1992-93
404 130 1,100 2,750 25,000
unknown 200 apts.
400 res. hall 0 0 0
Type
Very Low-5096Cof County Median
Low-sO% - 80%<of County Median
Modcratc-80 - 120% of County Median
upper-120%+ of County Median
TOTAL
Percent of Lower
Percent of Moderrtc and Above
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1,443
1,066
1,317
2.447
6,273
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60.0%
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95% of the county Median by The Federal Departmer
Housing and Urban Development. Mordable houi
for these households is also a great concern as I(
incomes needed to qualifjl for a loan on a typical ma
priced home is far below what is required in San Di
County, as indicated in Tables 37 and 38.
HOUSEHOLDS
Moderate income households are those that have
an income of 80% to 120% of the County median (ad-
justed for household size) according to the California
Housing and Community Development Department
TABLE 37
AVERAGE PRICE OF HOMES SOLD DURING 1989
AND QUALIFYING HOUSEHOLD INCOME NECESSARY
FOR A CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGE
Average Price of Qualifying Average Cushion or Ranlr - Area Homes Sold - Income Household Income - DeficiP
1 &I FtsWkO by .It8 217,400 75,300 59,600 -15.700
2 bs AngeIesarea 204,500 71,000 53,900 -17.100
3 New Yo& City am 199,100 77,100 59,500 -17,600
4 Washington, D.C. 193,600 67,900 68,700 800
5 SMDkgO 189,600 64,900 48,w -16,900
6 Boatonam 176,400 60,900 59,000 -1,900
7 Bdtimore 155.100 54,200 52,600 -1.600
8 Atlanta 149,700 52,100 49,800 -2,300
9 Denver - Boulder 149,500 5 1,800 47,100 4.700
IO SeaOle-Tacoma 146,700 52,000 47,200 -4,800
I1 Minneapolis - St. Paul 145,700 5 1,300 5 1,600 300
12 Dallas - Fofl Wod~ 142,800 52,800 49,500 -3.300
13 Philadelphia area 141,800 50,800 5 1,900 1.100
14 Chicago - Gary 135,300 49,800 52,100 2.300
15 Phoenix 130,500 43,500 46,100 2,600
16 UnitCdSutes 142,400 49,900 45,600 -4,300
Diffenncc between the mrket’s avenge household income and the average income needed to qualify for a
avenge horn sold during 1989.
coniventional modgage on the
SaUa: U.S. Haring w. Lomv Marpgc USA.
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Table 3 7 shows that atypical family of four making above the County median with a 20% down payment woulc
not have enough income to quali+ for a mortgage at the current interest rates.
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Many moderate income households, having no
equity in a current home or no large down payment (over
20%), have been forced out of the ownership housing
market. Carlsbad’s moderate income families that can
afford to purchase a home here are usually “move-up7’
buyers with substantial equity from a previous home.
Many households on fixed income, such as the elderly are
also precluded from purchasing a home. Although the
affordable issue is a regional problem, it should be ad-
dressed at the city level. Although more opportunities
should be provided for first time home buyers or senior
home buyers, it is expected that the trend of moderate
income “move-up”home buyers will continue in Carlsbad.
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This is the income group with the largest stated
need in terms of total units. It reflects the nature of
Carlsbad as agrowing upscale community. The Regional
Housing Needs Statement shows a minimum need for
around 2,500 units within the next five years. Due to
Carlsbad’s scenic coastal location and the market for
move-up housing, it is expected that this minimum goal
for housing units to meet this economic range will be
achieved. Spiraling housing prices and uncertain eco-
nomic times in San Diego County may preclude some
upper income households from seeking larger or more
expensive homes, and may soften the overall market.
Though “move-up” buyers are the most popularly tar-
geted home buyer in the Carlsbad real estate market,
development to meet this income group is only a small part
of the total housing need for the community.
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MEDIAN AND AVERAGE HOUSING PRICE
SAN DIEGO REGION
% Change % Change % Change
- Price - Price for Inflation Diego CPI’
- Year Median Price Averwe Averwe Adjusted in San
April 1990 $200.000 $232,800 2.8 NIA NIA
1989 183,500 218,200 26.9 19.9 5.3
1988 144,500 172,000 10.9 5.6 5.0
1987 133.300 155,100 6.1 2.5 3.5
1986 123,500 146,200 8.3 5.3 2.8
1985 118,500 135,000 2.9 -2.3 5.4
1984 111.500 131,200 5.5 -0.4 5.9
1983 103,400 124,400 -0.1 -2.9 2.9
1982 106,000 124,500 -2.0 -8.2 6.8
1981 104.500 127,000 8.7 -4.2 13.4
1980 90,000 1 16.800 12.5 -2.3 15.2
1979 83,400 103,800 23.1 5.7 16.5
1978 72,300 84,300 29.3 17.6 9.9
1977 54,000 65,200 24.7 16.9 6.6
1976 42.300 52,300 14.7 8.0 6.2
1975 37,000 45,600 13.2 3.6 9.2
1974 34,000 40,300 16.5 4.8 11.1
1973 28,800 34,600 10.5 3.8 6.5
1972 26,300 31,300 8.7 4.7 3.8
1971 24,600 28,800 7.5 3.4 3.9
1970 23,300 26,800 7.2 1.8
1969 22,300 25.000 10.6 5.2
1968 19,400 22,600 7.6 3.4
1967 18,000 21,000 4.5 1.5
1966 17,000 20.1 00 0.5 -1.5
1965 16,800 20,000 .05 #
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Source: Eaaomic Research Bureau, Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce
San Diego Economic Bulletin, Vol. 38, No. 6. June 1933
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Nonh Councy Coastal Median
Carlsbad 5290,000
Dei Mar $475,000
Enciniras 5279,500
Oceanside 5151,Ooo
Solana Beach s388,Ooo
Soum: San Dicgo Union. February 25, 1990
January Home Resale3 in En Diego County
SANDAG (page 64)
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SECTION THREE -
CONSTRAINTS AND
OPPORTUNITIES
LAND INVENTORY 4 ENERGY CONSERVATION
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The constraints and opportunities section of the
Housing Element identifies the various constraints, both
governmental and non-governmental, to housing develop-
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Although constraints may apply to all housing
production, they significantly impact housing that is
affordable to the lower-income households. Many con-
straints are significant impediments to development, but
must be weighed in the context of achieving balanced
economic growth and preserving environmental resources
as well as the particular quality and way of life. Housing
programs should be designed to achieve a local jurisdic-
tions share of housing for all economic ranges. Programs
to remove or alter constraints are judged on the fiscal
resources a jurisdiction may have.
resources may impact whether and when progra
ceed. Where possible, alternative strategies
presented to mitigate constraints identified. Cor
identified within the Housing Element may or mz
a significant housing impediment within a cert
frame but are identified to help define housing is
some cases it may be beyond the immediate cap:
remove some constraints. The City has no coni
private lending rates and Federal or State action
In the Goals section of the Housing 1
programs are identified which may offer these m
opportunities. The programs may be incentives
density bonuses or requirements such as an incl
program. Programs of incentives may or ma
implemented depending on fiscal resources, mal
ditions or substantial adverse environmental im]
Constraints and the mitigating opportunities that
may remove or lessen these constraints are discussed. In
identifying mitigating opportunities it is important to note
that the identification is not necessarily a commitment to
implement these opportunities. As with all implementing
programs identified in Section 4, the ability to carry out
the programs will be affected by the availability of fiscal
resources (Federal, State, local funds, grants, private
financing, etc.). Competing interests for the available
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consmints Policies/Progmns Offering Mitigafing Opportunilies
Land Use Controk Program 2.4 (Adaptive Reuse) Progmm 2.5 (Mired Use)
Fkgrom 3.4.a (Senwr/Elderiy)
Progrom 3.7.b (Allernolive Homing)
Program 3.11 (Smaller More Affordable Housing)
Growth Management Program 3.8 (Growth MaMg@ment)
General fin Densities Program 2.3 (Developable Acreage)
Progmm 3.7.a (Dens& Bonus)
Program 3.7.h (General fin Changes) Program 3.8 (Crowih MaMgement)
Redevelopment fin Progmm 1.6 (Rehab Subsidies) Rogmm 1.7 (Acquisition & Rehab)
Program 1.8 (Rehab Incentives)
Program 1.9 (Rehab - Homeowners)
Open Space Requiremenis Program 2.2 (Development Siandards)
Development Siandards Program 2.2 (Development sumdnrds)
Program 3.7.b (Allernalive Housing)
BuiUing, Electrical and Plumbing Codes Program 3.7. b (Alternative Housing)
Code Erlforcement Programs Program 1.5
Offsite Improvements Program 3.74 (In-Kind Improvements)
Fees and Exactions
Processing and Permit Processing Program 3.7. f (Priority Processing)
California Environmental Quality Act Program 4.1 (Housing Impact Fee)
Article XYXIV - Gdgornia Constimwn Progmm3.4.b (Senhr/Elderly)
(Rehabilitation)
Program 3.7.e (Fee Waiver)
~ Program 3.9 (Housing Needs Prioriiies)
Financing Program 3.10.a (Mortgage Revenue Bond)
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Price oJLand
Cost of Construction
Envuonmental
Droughl and Water Supply
Topography
Sensitive HabW
Cwslol Zone
Agricultural Land/Williamson Ad
Airport Land use Plan
Program 3.10.b (Zending Program)
Program 3.13 (Communily Reinvestment)
Program 3.14 (Housing Tml Fund)
Program 3.12 (Land Bunking)
Program 2.2 (Lkvelopmenl Standards)
NONE
Progmm5.2 (Water Conservation)
Program 3.7.g (In-Kind Contribwrions)
NONE
Program I. 6 (Rehab Subsidies) Program 1.7 (Acquisition & Rehab)
Program 1.8 (Rehab Incentives)
Program 1.9 (Rehab - Homeowners)
Program 1.11 (Coastal Zone)
Progmm3.6.a (~~C~~ioM~)
Program 3.6.6 (InChSioM~)
Program 3.7.a (Density Bonus)
None
Program 2.5 (Mired Use)
Program 3.3.a (Transitwnal Sheller)
Program 3.7.6 (Alternative Housing)
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A. GOVERNMENTAL a. ZONING
Currently the City has adopted a land us
ordinance that contains 12 separate residentia
categories. These Zoning Districts (Table 4 1)
the type of housing units that can be constructec
12 Zoning Districts that allow residential land us
them are primarily single Eamily in nature while
primarily multi-family, ne remaining distric
both. Altemative or special housing uSeS may bt
in certain residential or commercial zOneS On a
tional use" basis.
CONSTRAINTS
1. CONSTRAINTS: LAND USE
CONTROLS
Land use controls regulate development through
policies, ordinances and other regulatory procedures.
Land use controls are necessary to ensure development
compatible with thecommunity andto preservethe health,
safety and welfare of its citizens.
Regulatory procedures sometimes act to con-
strain housing development through development pro-
cessing and fees. These additional costs are passed on to
the home buyer or renter which increases housing prices
and lessens affordability. I __ Carlsbad has adopted a comprehensive General
Plan that guides development in the City. Priorities have
been set to achieve quality development, and protect
sensitive areas.
There are several levels of land use controls that i the City of Carlsbad has adopted. These are:
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Overlay Purpose
Scenic preservation Overlay Protect scenic areas
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Beach Area overlay (BAO) Regulate develqmmt in the beach amq
Planning Commissim approval
Qualified Overlay (Q) Requires site development plan and
Hospital Overlay (HO) Zone established for hospital
development
mentofmixeduseprojects should beinitiated. hi
standards for alternative types of housing which t
within any one residential zoning district should 1
oped. Alternative housing types may include Sing
Occupancy (SRO) hotels or managed living unit!
tory style fatmworker housing or transitional hoi
the homeless. These housing types may be all
certain zoning districts with conditional use pen
certain development standards.
2. CONSTRAINTS: GROWTH
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The second key feature of the Growth Manage-
ment Program is a limit on the ultimate number ofdwelling
units in each ofthe four quadrants ofthe City. These limits
are stated in terms of numbers of units that can be
constructed or approved within each quadrant after No-
vember 4, 1986. The number of units available within
each quadrant is then allocated to the individual Local
Facilities Management Zones within the quadrant. In
each quadrant there will be a significant number of
undlm~ (exms)units. me sour= of~~e~l~~
units is further explained in the Growth Management
Addendum. There are currently at least 1,000 unallocated
units in the four quadrants. These unallocated or “ex-
cess”units constitute what the City refers to as an Excess
Unit Bank. Staff projects that the Excess Unit Bank will
reach, and may possibly exceed, 2,500 dwelling units.
Withdrawal ofunits from the B& must be in accordance
with City Council Policy No. 43, which is included in the
Growth Management Addendum to this Housing Ele-
ment. The policy prioritizes the withdrawal of units from
the Bank, with affordable housing being the priority.
There will be additional units added to the Bank due to the
fact that some individual development projects will build
at less than the allowable density permitted under the
Growth Management Program.
Facilities District was approved on June 13, 1991. ‘
District provides guaranteed financing for the largest
most expensive public facilities. The zone financing p
cannowbesubmittedandapproved,anddevelopmeni
resume.
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
Full scale residential development within the
is expected to resume beginning in the second half of 1 (
because 2 1 of the 25 Local Facilities Management P
have been approved and zone financing Plans for 1
these zones will be approved by 1992. Therefore,
temporary slowdown of residential development resul
from the facility Planning and financing requirement
the Growth Management program will no longer fitnc
as a significant constraint to the development of hour
within the city.
It is estimated that there presently exists with
city a bank of 1,000 excess dwell& units and i
Projected that this will reach aPPrO-atelY 2,500 U*
This ProJectedbank of2,5O0 excess dwelling units Ca
Used t0 hCreaSe Site densities to a level IleCeSSary for
development of housing projects which address spe
housing needs (i.e. affordable, seniors, handicappl
This bank of excess units will also enable the implerr
tation of(=iW-ProPosed density bonus (see Program 3.7
and density bmfer Programs as well aS future Genl
Plan Amendments (See Program 3.7.h.) to increase
densities throughout the city.
Although construction ofnew housing units tern-
porarily declined after adoption and implementation of the
Growth Management Ordinance, this reduction was due
primarily to the need to complete LFMP’s for each of the
zones and the requirement for financing-mechanisms to
ensure completion of the necessary facilities. During this
the, applications for tentative maps and other develop-
ment approvals have been accepted, processed and ap-
provals given contingent upon completion of financing
plans. Seven zones have acceptable, adopted facilities
plans that allow construction at this time (1 -6,19). Zones
1-6 are phanly the developed in-fill arm of the City.
Eleven other adopted zone plans (7-9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18,
20,22 and 24) do not allow development until a financing
plan has been approved. These financing plans for zones
7, 1 1, 12 and 20 are expected to be approved by the end
of 199 1. The financing plans for the remaining zones 8,
9, 14, 15, 18,22 and 24 are expected to be approved by
the end of 1992. The City’s Mello Roos Community
3. CONSTRAINTS: GENERAL PLL
DENSITIES
The Land Use Element ofthe General Plan est;
lishes the maximum amount of housing per acre of 12
that Can be developed. This 1s called the ‘‘density”
Permitted development. General Plan &nsities are ’
Pressed as dwelling units Per acre (ddac.1
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Currently the City of Carlsbad has 5 residential The lack of developable acreage in th
density ranges may constrain development of
types of housing. Stacked-flat apartments whic
lower income households may require densities
that 12 units per acre or higher depending on land
be developed economically. As indicated in t
Inventory section of this Element, there is a de
supply of acreage in the Medium High (1 1.5 d
High (19 du/ac)density ranges remaining in the I MllIGA 1lNG OPPORlUNlll~
There are 5 residential densities associa
the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan
ing a Residential High (RH) General Plan L
designation that permits up to 23 ddac. With tl
mentation of a 25% Density Bonus, as mandated
Government Code Section 65915, and the Cit
posed Density Bonus Program 3.7.a, a total
density of 29 du/ac could be achieved on any R
housing. As discussed under the Growth Man
portion ofthis Chapter (pages 80-8 l), dwelling u
be pemitted to be withdram from the city7s Ex,
Bank in order to achieve the site densities nece
the development of aRordable housing.
density ranges. (Table 45).
TABLE 45
The ranges in Column A are the density range for
each land use classification. Column B denotes the
‘‘growth control point” for each density range. Densities
are calculated and allowed from the base range in each
residential categories are not meant as minimums and
maximums. The lower figure for each ofthese categories
represents a guaranteed density and the higher figure
represents a potential maximum that could be located in
each area if certain criteria as outlined in the Land Use
Element are met. The growth control point was used to
determine facilities need, and as development may not
exceed standards set for facilities, development cannot
occur over the growth control point unless findings can be
made that there are sufficient facilities available for the
allowance of increased housing units over the growth
control point.
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land use categ0q’ The density ranges estab1ished for the nated site proposed for the development of aj
Although there exists a limited supply ((
of undeveloped RH designated land +thin the city does have in exceSS of 6,000 acreS ofundeve
(planned Comunity) and Lc (Limited Contrc
property upon which higher residential densitie
sary for the development of affordable housing
accommodated. All PC zoned properties requi
Master Plan for development be approved. The
is an interim (holding) zone where planning for fu
uses has not been completed. Property zoned L
rezoned consistent with a proposed master or
plan. Although plans approved for any PC or I
property shall be required to comply with the UI
General Plan densities, there is considerable f
regarding the ability to transfer densities to any 1
hood within the plan. A proposal to increase a spl
density for the development of affordable housi
be evaluated relative to the proposal’s; compatit
adjacent land uses; and proximity to employme
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net developable acreage or yield. Acreage with over 40%
slope is considered undevelopable and is not allowed for
density calculation. Acreage with topography with slopes
25% to 40% is given halfthe allowable density of acreage
with less than 25% slopes. Constrained lands such as
sensitive wetlands, riparian habitat and utility rights-of-
way are also excluded from developable acreage. Addi-
tional environmental constraints that may reduce develop-
able acreage, are dealt with separately in this section.
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MASTEWSPECIFIC TOTAL UNITS 15% LOWER INCOME OPEN FOR
PLAN PEFWI?TED UNITS DEVELOPMENT
Calavera Hills 669 101 1991
Kelly Ranch 1,124 169 1994
La costa Nw 83 9 126 1994
La Costa SE 1,199 180 1992
La costa sw 1,076 162 1992
Rancho CarriUo 2,091 314 1993
Aviara 1066 160 1991
zone- 20 2,463 370 1992
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Although the City’s Growth Management ordi-
nance imposes a limit to the number of residential units
built within a quadrant or within the City, an increase in
the densities of some residential acreage to facilitate the
development ofadditional lower income housing units can
be accommodated to meet the City’s fiture housing needs.
The strategy for accomplishing this is discussed in the
Growth Management Addendum within the Growth Man-
agement portion of Section Three.
units are to be developed for all economic rani
Village redevelopment area contains land us
densities. It contains significant acreage of hig
residential that is suited for units in the moderate
income.
The Village Area Redevelopment Plan
policies and programs designed to assist in the I
of residents who may be displaced due to redek
projects. The redevelopment plan also emphi
rehabilitation of existing residences to confo~
nature of the village atmosphere of the redej
area. Although opportunities exist to increase th
of units for lower-income households becau:
potential high density multi-family areas within
velopment area and in surrounding neighborhooc I be emphasized that impaction of the area with i
new multi-family development must be avoidec
dominant number of units within the redevelop 1 vitality. adjacent areas are affordable to lower-incom
holds, and for many years the housing strategie
on providing high density multi-family units in I 1 historicallyhavedevelopedthem. Theremaining
oped acreage within the City was designated a
single family intensity. The strategy to spre
family densities throughout the City would avo
tion to the redevelopment areas.
4 CONSTRAINTS:
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
In 198 1 the City of Carlsbad approvedthe forma-
tion of a redevelopment area in what was once the City’s
commercial core. Carlsbad like many other municipali-
ties foundthat, with the development of regional shopping
malls, former downtown areas were losing economic
The City of Carlsbad adopted a redevelopment
plan to halt this decline. AS its theme, the old downtom
Carlsbad area was designed around a low intensity “vil-
lage area”. Close to the ocean and other recreational
amenities, the downtown Village Redevelopment Area
focused upon the tourist and recreational trade. Permitted
uses include residential, including multi-family. The
theme, scope and scale of residential development within
the redevelopment area encourages low intensity residen-
tial development. As the intent of redevelopment is to REQUIREMENTS
reduce blight, increase economic vitality and remove
deteriorating structures, circumstances exist that might Preservation of open space is one of the
remove deteriorating residential structure from the hous- the City. It also acts as a constraint to the develc
ing stock. Wherever possible priority is given to rehabili- housing as ordinance requires a minimum op
tation of existing structures, especially those of historic standard per unit plus a 15 percent set aside
nature. subdivision or community. These policies ana
ments may reduce the yield of housing units.
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MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
The Carlsbad Village Area Redevelopment plan
anticipates that between the adoption of the Redevelop-
ment Plan and its expiration in 2006, approximately 300-
400 new housing units will be built within the redevelop-
ment area. This is over the existing 1600 units. These
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Currently the City is preparing an Op
Management Plan that will organize the vari
space policies into a cohesive policy docume
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development that will occur in the city’s sensitive areas.
Incentives for developments that ’ include low income
.housing may include exemption or reduction of require-
ments for parkland dedication of open space dedications.
ldentificationofsensitivehabitatsfor endangered
species that may preclude future development can be
allocated toward a project’s requirement for Open Space.
The allowance of the density on acreage designated for
open space may allow that density to be utilized elsewhere
on a development site. This may allow “clustering” of
residential development that would accomplish: 1) In-
creases in open space, and 2) higher density within a
residential development to encourage a product type
(apartments, multi-family, townhomes) that increases
affordability .
these costs to be passed on to the eventual low-inc
household.
7. CONSTRAINTS: BUILDING,
ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES
The City currently has adopted the 1988 veri
of the Uniform Building Code, the 1980 version of
Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1987 version of
Uniform Electrical Code. Thie City has no substani
amendments to the Code that would adversely af
standard types ofhousing. Furthermore reduction of Si
required codes to reduce costs are not in the best interc
of public health and safety.
Interpretations of some codes may be bia:
against certain alternative housing types such as SR(
(Single Residential Occupancy) or farmworker housi.
MAP B shows the City of Carlsbad’s current
Opens Space and trails Network.
6. CONSTRAINTS: DEVELOPMENT MlTlGA TlNG 0 PPO RTUNITIES:
STANDARDS
Certain types of alternative housing structu
may be given flexibility in code interpretation whc
otherwise that certain type of housing may not fit into a
one residential category.
Development standards are standards set by the
City of Carlsbad to ensure that development of residential
or commercial that occurs, is compatible with the sur-
rounding community, ensuring the health, safety and
welfare ofit’s citizens and providing quality development.
The City of Carlsbad has two levels of develop-
ment standards. Standards that are codified in the ordi-
nances adopted by the City, and standards that can be
considered administrative policy, through interpretation
of the code or through interpretation of policies and
guidelines of the City’s General Plan.
Examples of these alternative housing structui
may be what are commonly called SRO hotels, whi
.although serve a residential fuinction, are commercial
nature and may be required to be built under restrict]
commercial codes to be cost effective.
Another alternative may be dormitory style hou
ing for homeless and transient or migrant fmworkei
These types of housing structures not normally found
Carlsbad and may require broad interpretations of exis
ing codes and regulations to be built.
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opportunities exist to waive administrative poli-
housing, The exemption of some administrative policies
for low income housing could be considered an incentive
for such housing. Another alternative would be to develop
policies or codes that would apply only to low income
housing. The purpose of these alternative codes would to
be reduce cost associated with some standards in order for
cies that may add additional time or costs to low income 8. CONSTRAINTS’: CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
Currently the City of Carlsbad has a code er
forcement effort designed to protect the health safety an
welfare of it’s citizenry. The City’s Building Departmei
in conjunction with the City Attorney’s office undertakc
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housing or bootleg (illegal) housing units.
engineering policies associated with offsite impro?
for residential projects.
The City of Carlsbad’s code enforcement divi-
sion of the Building Department currently detects and
abates violations to the State and County Housing and
Health Codes as they relate to substandard housing.
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During the course of development, cir
improvements are addressed at that time to achie
factory circulation improvement goals. The City
its Local Facilities Management plan has fude
fied standards for circulation.
Over the last 5 years there has been an average net
loss of around 3 to 4 illegal or substandard housing units
per year through enforcement activities. There are also
abatement programs for illegal campsites or makeshift
housing in undeveloped agricultural areas of the City.
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fknded through a “Bridpe and Thoroughfares F
City imposes on the areas of benefit. This fe
according to the size of development and cir
impacts. (See fee schedule in appendices). The c~
developer for the improvements required are
passed on to the cost ofthe home or residence, in
its cost,
MITIGA TING 0 PPO RTUNITIES:
The code enforcement activities should include a
monitoring and rehabilitation program to detect and moni-
tor housing units in deteriorating conditions. These units,
which predominantly house lower income residents, may
be demolished to abate an unsafe condition thereby reduc-
ing the stock of lower income units. Monitoring in
conjunction with a rehabilitation program would preserve
these low income units. Code enforcement programs that
result in abatement of substandard housing should be in
coordination with theHousing and Redevelopment Agency
that can target those units for rehabilitation programs that
will preserve the older housing stock. It is important to
coordinate unsafe residential abatement programs with
relocation assistance for the tenants. Some tenants espe-
cially, handicapped, elderly, and very-low income may
have problems finding suitable residences if displaced
from their current residence. Prompt relocation assis-
tance may be crucial as the ability to rehabilitate substan-
dard units on a timely basis may focus on relocating
existing residents.
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Circulation as well as other infi-astruc
provements paid for by development through
ments of fees are usually passed on to the pur(
renter. Usually the improvements required as 1
project or subdivision are passed on as an “up frc
of the dwelling unit as part of the purchase p
house. The City is currently adopting a Me
District for bond financing for infrastructure an
improvements. The infrastructure costs may bel
to the buyer of a home under Mello-Roos as a
single fee assessed against the home, or under an i
district, annual installments may be used to (
assessment. The result is the “up front” costs I
structure improvements may or may not be reflec
cost and price of a home, depending on the methc
pay back the assessment district. The City may c
to ordoffsite infrastructure improvements throug
contributions for residential developments that
made affordable to lower-income households.
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IMPROVEMENTS
Currently the City has design standards for all
offsite improvement. These standards are outlined in the
City “Engineering Design Standards” publication. In
addition there are also approximately four administrative I
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11. CONSTRAINTS: FEES AND development, may be assessed. Fees are exacted i
time of construction on a per square foot basis an
used to subsidize the construction of low income I
The fees would be contingent upon establishing a r
between job creation and demand for the type of hor
it would create.
EXACTIONS
Currently the City assesses fees for most admin-
istrative processing of application for development, Fees
and exactions receive the most amount of attention from
the development community and are most often singled
out as contributing tothe growing costs ofhousing. These
fees are identified in the appendices.
REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER
ASSESSMENT TAX
Other types of fees may be exacted to mitigate
effects of development that would have an adverse effect
on the community or district. A typical exaction would be
for school fees. These exactions are identified in the
appendices.
Property that is sold and realizes a gain in
sessed value is assessed a transfer tax. This tax '
portion thereof may be utilized as a source of revenur
housing programs. This would generate a sourceof fi
from other than the new development and would sp
the responsibility and cost of providing housing foi
MITIGA TING OPPORTUNITIES: income ranges to existing development. The reve
generated each year by this transfer tax is approxima WAIVING OF PFF FEES $350,000.00 and isnot encumbered forany special proj
but goes to the General Fund. Council Policy allows the waiver of Public Facil-
ity fees for low income housing. Implementation of this
policy should also assess the fiscal impacts that the fee
would normally generate on the budget of the respective
departments. Typically all fees including impact and
processing fees average between $15 - 20,000 per unit
depending on type (multi vs. Single family) and location.
Reducing fees is a significant incentive for some residen-
tial developments. Table 46 shows the total fees in
Carlsbad of a typical 3 bedroom home.
HOUSING-IN-LIEU FEES
A Housing-in-lieu fee targeted at market rate
units or units built above a certain price range could be
assessed togenerate funds to subsidize the construction of
lower income units. The fee would satisfy a requirement
that some projects may have to provide low income
housing opportunities,
JOBS HOUSING IMPACT FEES
In-lieu fees or exactions leveled against develop-
ments that normally create jobs and a demand for lower
income housing, primarily industrial or commercialhetail
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TOTAL FEE COSTS TO BUILD A PROTOTYPE HOME
1 Escondido $ 2 1,507
2 San Marcos 19,131
3 Poway 16,740
4 San Diego City 15,755
5 Carlsbad 15,742
6 Solana Beach 14,590
7 Encinitas 14,527
8 Chula Vista 14,193
9 Santee 12,397
10 Oceanside 12,012
11 Vista 10,791
12 San Diego County 9,279
13- Imperial Beach 8,567
14 Lemon Grove 8,459
15 Del Mar 8,222
16 La Mesa 7,733
17 El Cajon 7,645
18 National City 6,443
19 Coronado 5,908
CIF PROTOTYPE HOME Three bedroom, two bath single family detached home.
1800sf (square feet) living area. 400sf garage and 240sf patio.
Apx. $139,000 valuation (calculated by each jurisdiction).
Type V wood frame construction. l00A single phase electrical.
100,000 Btu FAU gas service, and a common set of fixtures.
Source: Annual Fee Survey, BIA, Builder Magazine. January, 1991.
TABLE 47
AVERAGE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING TIME FOR DISCRETIONARY APPLICATIONS
AVERAGE LENGTH OF ADMIh?STRATIVE
TO 1ST DISCRETIONARY ACTION
CATEGORY APPLICATION TYPE PROCESSING TIME FROM SUBMITTAL
Master Master Plans 12 - 24 months
Development Master Plan Amendments
Specific Plans
Specific Plan Amendments
EJR's
Major RMHP 6 - 12 months
Tentative Tracts
Site Development Plans
Redevelopment Permits
Conditional Use Permits
Tentative Tract Amendment/
Zone Code Amendments
Planned Developments
Zone Changes
General Plan Amendments
Revisions
Minor Minor Subdivisions 3 - 6 months
Conditional Use Permits
Redevelopment Permits
Site Development Plans
Special Use Permits
Precise Dzvelopment Plans
Planned Industrial Permits
Coastal Development Permits
Miscellaneous Hillside Development Permits 1 - 3 months
Administrative Variances
Local Coastal Plan Amendments
Day Cares
Satellite Antennas
Planning Commission
Determinations
CM Conditional Use Permits
Variances
Street Name Changes
Condominium Permits c
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The California Environmental Quality
vides opportunities for “tiering” environmental
Projects that require a comprehensive review an
ment with an ensuing Environmental Impact Rei
may contain specific mitigation measures to o
pacts. When a project requires multiple pi
completion, assessment and mitigation detail
included in the environmental impact report. Su
phases ofthe development may preclude hrtheri
Expedited, fast track or priority processing can detailed environmental review. This may lead
be utilized as an incentive for more low income affordable processing of projects after a master environn.
housing. A target of25-30% reduction in processing time view and assessment and mitigation of impacts
can be utilized to reduce carrying costs by the developer pleted and can be utilized for subsequent EIR’s
that would be passed on to reduce cost associated with the
project. Additionally, as environmental impac
may require mitigation measures for adverse
new strategies to mitigate these adverse effect
introduced. A jobs housing balance is a strategy’
energy consumption and auto emissions by locati
ing and jobs closer together. Carlsbad with its 1
nantly single family housing construction over 1
decades and the creation of lower paid retail and I
turing jobs, has created an imbalance of a 1
population and a secondary employment popuk
tax the existing roadway capacity to the maximi
traditional rush hours. By creating a better mixo
styles and types to create a greater range of and n
housing units for the current and future em]
population, would also place employment and
closer together. A mitigating effect is created to
fuel, reduce emissions, and reduce traffic hpac
Permit and processing procedures can be utilized
to create incentives for low income housing opportunities.
Cost associated with carrying loan amounts during the
processing time are usually a part of the cost of develop-
ment. Substantial delays in processing can exceed devel-
opment estimates. While these costs can be absorbed by
the developer, they are usually passed on to consumers via
the sales prices or rental rate.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Under the California Environmental Quality
Act,(CEQA) developments or actions defined as projects,
unless otherwise exempted under specific CEQA guide-
lines, are required to undergo an assessment as to the
impact the project will have to the environment. This
assessment determines if a substantial or more detailed
effort will be needed to assess the full impact or a
determination that it will not have a significant impact.
Developing rural areas, and environmentally sensitive
areas that include lagoons and wetlands are particularly
sensitive to the impacts of urbanization. Assessment and
mitigation of these impacts are sometimes lengthy and
meticulous adding extra cost to the development. Identi-
fication of impacts that cannot be mitigated may preclude development altogether. 14. CONSTRAINTS: ARTICLE
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CONSTITUTION Carlsbad has a substantial amount of environ-
mental constraints due to its sensitive habitats, coastal
location and conservative approach to preserving its
unique natural surroundings. These constraints may
preclude, reduce, or in most cases, slow down construc-
tion of new housing in Carlsbad.
Section 1 of Article XXXIV of the C
Constitution provides that no “low rent housinl
shall be developed, constructed, or acquired by a]
public body” until voter approval has been obtaii
election requirement of Article XXXIV could
participation of a public body in the developmer
and moderate-income housing because of thc
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uncertainties and potential additional expenses associated
with local elections.
Not all activities carried out by public bodies
be defined as “development, construction, or acquisitic
of a low rent housing project. The meaning of “devel
construct or acquire’’ would not be applicable if
agency’s involvement in providing low- and moder
income housing is limited to offering the following in(
tjves and concessions:
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
In general, Article XXXIV requires that two
criteria be met: (a) a “state public body” must “develop,
construct, or acquire”, (b) a “low rent housing project.”
Article XXXIV would be inapplicable if one of these
criteriawasabsent. Itwould be possible toconhetherole
of a public body in a housing development so that one of
the two criteria is not met and an Article XXXIV election
would not be required. dards;
a. Reducing or waiving of planning fees, bn
ing plan check and permit fees, or street d(
cation or infrastructure improvements;
b. modifjlng or reducing development st
c. granting density bonuses; or
d. pass through of land. In order to clarify Article XXXN, in 1976 the
Legislature enacted the Public Housing Election Imple-
mentation Law (Health and Safety Code, Section 37000
et seq.). According to that, a “low rent housing project’’
does not include the following types of development:
The California Supreme Court in Califor
Housing Finance Agencv v. Elliot (17 Cal.3d 575 [ 197
concluded that whenever a public body very extensiv
participates, or assists in not only making a low rj
housing project possible but also hlly regulating
project so that the result is that the government is essi
tially the landlord, the matter will be subject to the Arti
XXXIV election requirement. Thus, a public body d
grants a loan for a low rent housing project and the lo
is conditioned on typical government agency requireme1
such as review and approval ofplans, project financir
operation and maintenance standards and occupancy wo~
generally constitute development and construction oft
housing project and fulfills the criteria for applicability
Article XXXIV.
a. Housing with 49% Or less her hCome
OCCUPanCY, that is Privately Owned and is not
exempt from Propem taxation (unless fully
reimbursed to all taxing entities);
b. Housing that is Privately owned, is not
exempt from property taxation by mSOn of
any Public OnnershiP and utilizes land bank-
In!& Property acquisition sal le write down7
guarantees and lr~Surance of Private loans and
other assistance not constituting dim3 10%-
term financing from a public body;
c. Housing that is developed for owner occu-
pancy rather than rental occupancy;
d. Housing consisting of newly constructed,
privately owned, one to four hily dwellings
not located on adjoining sites;
e. Housing that consists of existing units also met.
leased by a state public body from a private
owner; and
f. Rehabilitation, reconstruction or replace-
ment of an existing low rent housing project.
Public body involvement limited to these types of
housing developments would still help provide low- and
moderate-income housing and would not be subject to the
Article XXXIV election requirement.
Any mortgage revenue bond issued or dire
financial assistance given by a public body to assist in tl
development of a low rent housing project would necesz
tate an Article XXXIV election if these other criteria a
On November 4, 1980, the following measui
(Proposition X) was placed on the Carlsbad ballot fc
voter approval.
“Do the qualified electors of the City c
Carlsbad, pursuant io Article XXXIV of tk
Constitution of the State of California. ai
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prove the development, construction, and ac-
quisition of low rent housing projects by the
City of Carlsbad, or other Citydesignated
public agency, not to exceed 250 total units on
scattered sites throughout the City to provide
living accommodations for low-income senior
citizens?”
adequate staffing. Frequently these programs a1
tized below other administrative and regulatory t
as such are not implemented on a timely basis.
programs that require more administrative and
rial time may result in a need for more staff foi
effective.
The City may need to allocate additional
resources to assure sufficient staffing for hous
grams.
Carlsbad voters approved this Article XXXN
referendum to allow no more than 250 units of senior low-
income housing. However, this authority has not yet been
exercised.
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CONSTRAINTS 15. CONSTRAINTS: STAFFING
Constraints to housing opportunities may also
regulatory procedures often call for substantial review of
development prior to construction. Staffing to fulfill
current requirements and for additional regulatory proce-
dures must be identified as a constraint for housing if
sufficient staffing to meet processing goals and time lines
are not allocated. Community Development activities
such as Planning, Building and Engineering functions are
impacted by the pace and magnitude of development. In
addition, as the administration of housing programs are a
function of the City’s Housing and Redevelopment Agency,
creation of additional low-income housing opportunities
and the administration of them, may require additional
staffing.
Constraints that are usually beyond 1
constraints. Several of these constraints are defi
State and Federal level but must be addressed by
jurisdiction sometimes under guidelines that are c
tal to the construction of housing.
include insufficient staffing, Federal, State and Local jurisdiction to contro1 are labeled as non-gove
I. CONSTRAINTS: FINANCINC
Financing is a key component of housii
opment. Financing can be broken down into
categories: takeout (construction), and permane
gage). Construction financing is usually shor
nature and is used for acquisition and develol
property. Mortgage or permanent financing is
term financing of the project. This debt usually
the construction financing and is serviced bj
received from rents or sales.
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Review ofthe City’s previous element has shown
that a variety of programs were never effectively imple-
mented due to the increased staff time required for addi-
tional housing programs. Future programs that add
additional administrative tasks to staff will also fail to be
implemented if sufficient staffing time is not available to
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If financing, either takeout or permane
available for any of the reasons listed below, 1
struction will not occur.
Recent developments in the banking an
ing industry have had substantial impact on the
ment of both multi and single family housing.
recent events have had major effects on the s
money that has traditionally been used to financ
able housing.
MITIGA TlNG 0 PPO RTUNITIES:
Insufficient staffing and under-budgeting ofposi-
tions in City Departments may also act as constraints to
housing. Implementing programs to increase affordable,
or the production of low income units, are dependent on
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The 1986 Federal Tax Reform Act substantially
changed the rules for real-estate investment with particu-
lar regards to multifamily construction. Recent legisla-
tion has reduced tax benefits normally associated with
investment in multi-family development. This has had the
&kt of reducing the amount Of money available for
multi-family construction.
a. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF
PUBLIC FINANCING.
Funds that are available through Federal, St
md Local Sources are refend to as public in nat
These funds are usually made available at below ma
(private) interest rates for purposes of providing 1
income housing opportunities. These hnds are not wia
available and are restricted in their use. With the decre
in private market financing for multi-fdly developmc
the demand forthis financhgha grown. Competition
these hnds is high and availability is not always con
tent,
1 989 Federa1 Savings and LOan *ct restructured
and added new regulations to the Savings and LOan/Thrift
Banking Institutions. These changes limited (1) the
amount of money that could be lent to one borrower, and (2) mandated extra capitalization reserves for all Savings
and Loans as a ratio to money lent. (This has had an
impact on the ability to acquire money for acquisition and
development and for permanent financing.) Impacted the
hardest were multi-family builders and small development
(<loo units) companies who usually only used one Or two
Iending sources for their developments.
The additional constraint to using govern
financing is that of restrictions of use and a high admir
trative burden that sometimes accompanies these fun
Many cities have chosen not to compete for these funds
they do not have the administrative capability to man:
them.
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LOAN AMOUNT 8% 9% 10% 11% 12%
$60,000 $440 $483 $527 $571 $61 7
$80,000 $587 $644 $702 $762 $803
$100,000 $734 $804 $878 $952 $1028
$1 20,000 $880 $961 $1053 $1 143 $1 234
$1 50,000 $1 100 $1 207 $1316 $1428 $1 543
$200,000 $1467 $1 609 $1 755 $1 905 $2057
(bd)
Table 50 contains the cost of funds by several governmental sources.
TABLE 50
MONEY RATES AS OF 12-20-90
Prime Rate 10 %
Federal Funds Rate
LABOR
high 7 5/16% (-), low 7 3/16A(-)
8 1/8 % (+) one month
7 13/16% (-) three months
7 5/8 (-) one year
Treasury Bills 6.86% (-) 13 weeks, 6.74% (-) 26 Weeks
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
1 I th District COF
The above key rates are a general guide only, they should not be used for actual transactions and no
warranty to their accuracy is rendered.
Source:
30-year fixed/30-day delivery 9.63 % (-)
30-year fixed/30-day deliver 9.53 % (-)
For December ’90 8.05% (+)
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MITIGATING OPPORTlJNlTlES: PUBLIC FINANCING
Financing constraints may be overcome by sev-
eral financial tools available to create more affordable
housing.
The State Housing and Community Develo
ment Agency, and HUD offer construction, rehabilit
tion, and permanent financing as low as 3% to qualifi
applicants such as housing authorities or private not-fo
profit developers. These funds are competed for based c
participation of other funding sources and local need.
brief list of these programs is listed below:
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS
These are bonds sold by the City to create a Pool
of money for subsidized mortgages. The bonds are
serviced through a return rate on the mortgage or resold on
the bond market. The up-front cost of issuing bonds are
prohibitively expensive for a small issuing. To reduce the
“up-front” cost of the issuance of a Mortgage Revenue
Bond that will cover only a small amount of mortgages
that a city may wish to offer, many cities have formed
pools in a cooperative effort to spread the up-front cost
among several cities or housing authorities. Mortgage
revenue bonds can be issued for multi-family or single
family developments, but multi-family bonds have be-
come less in demand and more difficult to issue due to
recent changes in the tax code.
FederaIly funded rehob and construction prc
gr61.ms;
- Section 202 Direct loans for elderly and hand
capped housing. - Section 502 Rural home ownership assistance. - Section 5 15 Rural rental housing assistance. - Section 17 Rental housing rehabilitation. - Section 3 17 Rehabilitation loans. - Housing and Community Development Act Bloc1
Grants.
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State funded rehabilitation and construction
- Family Housing Demonstration Program (HCD) - Home Mortgage Purchase Program (CHFA) - Predevelopment Loan Program (HCD) - Rental Housing Construction Program (HCD) - Rental Housing Mortgage Loan Program (CHFA) - Self Help Housing (CHFA & HCD) - AI3 665 (1 982) Bonds - Renter occupied construction - Funds authorized by the Mark-Furon Residential Reha-
bilitation Act and SB 99-New construction - California Energy Conservation Rehabilitation Program - Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan Fund (HCD) - Home Ownership Mortgage Bond Program (CHFA) - Home Ownership Assistance Program (HCD)
- Matching Down Payment Program (CHFA)
- Natural Disaster Assistance Program (HCD) - Non Profit Housing Program (CHFA) - Farmworker Housing Grant Program (HCD) - Mobilehome Park Assistance Program (HCD) - State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant Program
community. Lending institutions may face offici;
tions for not meeting performance goals. A City m
a program to evaluate an institution’s lending praci
its community. It may impose its own sanctions.
sanctions may include withdrawal of funds by the
cooperating businesses, from lending institutio
have not made adequate mortgage or construction
ing loans in their community.
programs;
REDEVELOPMENT SET-AS ID
FUNDS e
Currently State Law required that 20%
increment returns be set aside for low-to-moderate
housing. This is a good source of gap funding 01
positions the City may wish to participate in with qi
low income residential projects.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN1
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The City of Carlsbad uses the Federally (HCD) - StateLocal Multifamily Program (HCD) - Federal Emergency Shelter Grants Program (HCD) - Senior Citizen Shared Housing Program (HCD)
This list offinancial and assistance programs is
not all-inclusive, and many programs may not have fund-
ing availability at this time. It is important that the City
familiarize itself with the application process and avail-
ability of these funds.
grant funds to support a wide range of servic
programs that benefit the community’s lower and :
ate income households. CDBG funds may be u
housing purposes in the acquisition of land US^;
funds and in the funding of rehabilitation and prese.
programs. The CDBG funds may also be used to
wide range of planning studies and programs whi
benefit low and moderate income households.
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LOW INCOME PERMANENT 2. CONSTRAINTS: PRICE OF L
The price of land varies depending on lo
improvements and use. The cost of land in Carkt
prime constraint in providing affordable housing 01
nity. Carlsbad Contains a significant amount Of la
Coastal views; a premium that is added to the cost c
In addition kation factors Such as PrOx;nity to fi
access, public facilities, and intangible factors s
image and quality of life contribute significantly
mand and price. The cost of improving the land, ,g
and added infrastructure also contributes to th
costs. Carlsbad has aconsiderable amount ofland 1
in hilly toPograPb. The added Costs of grading rc
as well as the additional engineering and improl
FINANCING
A consoflium of b&s and savings and loas has
formed an organization (SAMCO) designed to offer pri-
vate below market permanent financing for low-income
projects. fis organization, based in sari Diego, is a
prime source for below market financing needed for low
income projects.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT
ACT
This Act requires lending institutions to report on
their lending activities and how they meet the needs ofthe
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costs are greater as opposed to flat level land Costs
associated with land have traditionally contributed to
around 40 percent to the cost of a home. In Southern
California the price of land and its preparation sometimes
may be as high as sixty percent. The price of land is also
determined on the number of units that the land may yield
after constraints such as topography, environmental con-
straints and density are factored in. The actual yield may
be far below the allowable density. Land prices in
Carlsbad vary substantially. Undeveloped vacant land
with varied topography and no improvements is approxi-
mately $100-250,000 an acre, with coastal view land
slightly higher. Infill residential land, with all improve-
ments may run as high as $1 million an acre depending on
location and density. The added value and price of land in
Carlsbad has severely limited market-rate financed con-
struction for low-income households.
Other techniques may be used to supply 1a1
reduced prices. These include:
IMMINENT DOMAIN/FRIEN D LY
CONDEMNATION
To assure an adequate supply of housing ii
income ranges a city may choose to acquire suit
property to assure this need is to be met. Prop
acquired through friendly eminent domain proceedin;
subject to fair market value but substantial tax ben
may accrue to the owner of the parcel. Property th
acquired by this method through “friendly” negotiati
usually arrive at an equitable disposition and the prop
may be acquired at a below market price.
LAND BANKING
MITIGA TING 0 PPO R TUNITIES:
Land prices are generally determined in the mar-
ket place. As such, the availability of non constrained
developable acreage suitable for residential development
is higher in areas closer to significant employment centers
andareas with significant desirable attributes, i.e., coastal
vs. inland. Carlsbad has substantial acreage that falls
within these attributes. Land pricing is also a factor of
yield or return. Land costs are also determined on “how
much” or yield of development that can occur upon a
specific property. This yield is a product of the General
Plan Density which often determined housing product
type, infrastructure or the amount of acreage needed for
public improvements, net developable acreage and gen-
eral market conditions.
Land that be acquired or purchased that may
be currently used for housing but may be given entitlen
at a future date, could be acquired by the City. This 1
could be resold with entitlement to a non-profit develc
at a reduced price to provide housing affordable to lo
income households. Land ma:y be accepted as an in-
contribution for an inclusionary housing requirem
Land purchased or contributed for the purpose of resic
tial construction must be suitable for the appropr
density.
GOVERN ME NTIPU BLIC LAND
Surplus property that is owned by the City
another public entity can be acquired to provide poten
housing opportunities for lower income households. S
plus property is then passed on to a developer a
negotiated reduced price in exchange for arequirement
more housing affordable to target income groups.
Final land prices are determined by how much (if
any) entitlement are secured for the land. This is impor-
tant if the land is sold and currently undeveloped but has
secured entitlement to build. CONSTRAIN E C) ACREAGE
Price can be affected by knowing there are con-
siderations such as low income housing that need to be
hluded in the project. This may affect the project pro-
fhmaandthe selling price ofthe property maybe adjusted
to compensate for this.
Developable acreage that is constrained due
government control, may be utilized to increase yield
developable acreage. Currently Carlsbad does not gi
density credit to acreage that is constrained due to seve
factors. Density credits may be given to this land a
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income housing. Opportunities exist for reduction of cost
ated with construction. These include, but are not
to: 3. CONSTRAINTS: COST OF 1 CONSTRUCTION
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MANUFACTURED HOUSING Construction costs may contribute significantly
to the affordability and cost of housing. Factors that
contribute to construction costs are referred to as “hard
costs” and typically refer to labor and materials. Soft
costs are typically a developer’s overhad, and carrying
Costs On a~UiSitiOn or construction loans. C~ITyhg costs
are associatedwith finance and lending constraints CLS well
as processing times as referred to earlier in this section.
Using new technology, manufactured hon
represent new shelter oppohties in the low and
ate inmme rage. Some of the housing confiru
conducted offsite and transported to the construct.
A fast growing alternative to onsite development, cc
tion offlooring and framing is done in computercol
factories and then transported onsite for assembll
mates on cost reductions using these methodologi
be as high as 30%. The City could encourage devc
to take advantage of these type of programs. The I:
is identical in appearance to custom onsite stic
single family or multifamily product.
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Labor Costs are significantly higher h the south-
em California region than averages nationwide for similar
employment. The prevailing wage for construction is
$12.00 - $22.00 per hour average depending on skill,
experience, and labor union affiliation. Residential-manufactured home developm
MHD) are residential developments that have cha
istics common to both multi-family and single-
neighborhoods. R-MHD are income producing r:
ties as are multi-family complexes, but individu
tached manufactured homes in the development are
The cost per square foot for construction is a - occupied. Home owners enter into a long-term leas
the partnership or corporation(which may be owned
tenants) which manages and maintains community
structure.
b. AVERAGE CONSTRUCTION
COSTS-COST PER SQUARE FOOT
general avenge forthe sari Diego Region. This may vaI)I
from builder to builder based upon a number of factors.
The average residential construction cost per square foot
is indicated:
Multi-Family R-MHD are typically pegged to Lea apar
rates. The lifestyle and density patterns are dec
single-family in nature. R-MHD compete in the s
$38.00 - $45.0 Per Square foot
Sing2e-Fmily (detached) $50.00 - $56.00 per square foot market bemeen multi-fmily and condominium.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development standards, either modified (
part of administrative policies, sometimes add extra
because of additional materials required and extra 1
A significant reduction of costs from a modificatic
waiver of the standards can be attained and passed
the savings of the unit for low-income housing.
Single-Family (attached) $48 .OO per square foot
e. MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
Costs of construction in this section refers to
labor and materials. The typical labor rate for construc-
tion workers depends upon the level of skill associated
with the job, whether it is union or not and the availability 1 of construction workers.
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THREATENED and ENDANGERED SPECIES COMMON TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
Sensitive Carlsbad Plan Species:
(2) Brodiaea filifolia (Thread-leaved Brodiaea) CE C1
Note: The following plants have a high potential for occurrence in any Carlsbad Coastal Mixed Chaparral.
(4) Comarostaphylis diversifolia v. diversifolia
State/Fed. Status
(1) Acanthomintha iliciofolia (San Diego Thorn Mint) CE c1
(3) Dudleya viscida (Sticky Dudleya) c1
(5) Corethrogyne filaginifolia v. linifolia c2 (6) Baccharis vanessae (Encinitas baccharis) CE c1
Note: Species 1, 2, 5, and 6 will probably be listed within a year.
Sensitive Carlsbad Reptile Species:
(1)
(3)
Sensitive Carlsbad Bird Species:
Cnemidophorus Hyperythrus (Orange Throated Whiptail)
Thamnophis hamondii vwo-striped Garter Snake)
(2) F'hrynosoma coronaturn (Coast Horned Lizard) c2
(I) Polioptila melanura California (Calif. Gnatcatcher) c2
(2) Vireo belii pusillus (Least Bell's Vireo) CE FE
(3) Sterna antillarum browni (Calif. Least Tern) CE FE
Note: Species number one will probably be listed (Federally Endangered) within two years.
Status Definitions:
(1) CE - California Endangered
(2) FE - Federal Endangered
(3)
(4)
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C2 - Candidate for Federal Endangered Species status. Enough information is on file to support the listing of these species.
Can date for Federal Endangered Species status. More information on this species is needed to support a listing.
Source: San Diego Biodivenity projecl. Sensitive Species Within Carlrbad City Limits, August. 1990. .
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the California Black-Tailed Gnatcatcher. This bird has
been requested to be officially listed as an endangered
species. A significant amount of its habitat (coastal sage
scrub) is prominent in undeveloped areas of Carlsbad and
the coastal region. If the gnatcatcher is listed as an
endangered species and there is no mitigation plan, major
undeveloped areas of the City would be closed to hrther
b. LONG TERM AVAlLABILI1
Long term availability of water is allocs
state and regional level and is sometimes be;,
purview of local municipal governments. On
jurisdiction may provide restriction in developmr
long term if in coordination with local water aul
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MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES: Water conservation efforts in developm
would significantly reduce water consumption r;
be included as an incentive for low cost housing f
housing developments.
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Potential exclusion ofdevelopment for the project
protection of endangered species may be avoided should
a management plan to mitigate the effects of development
be adopted by the City and approved by the appropriate
state, federal and local agencies.
The use of water saving appliances and ir
xerophytic landscaping that are consistent and COI
with the City’s Landscape Standards should be
aged with ties to incentives for low income
production. Xerophytic landscaping may be SUI
for normal “lush” landscaping standard for low
projects.
Currently Carlsbad is preparing a management
plan for the California Gnatcatcher, a species that may or
may not be placed on the endangered species list. This
plan would provide an in-depth study as to the habitat,
number and location ofthe species, mitigation efforts and
a monitoring plan. If implemented, development could
possibly proceed providing that mitigation efforts were
acceptable and provided for that development.
Water conservation would also be encou
requiring the use ofreclaimedwaterforgrading F
during construction periods.
This plan could be a bench-mark to provide
acceptable management and monitoring plans for other
endangered species of flora and fauna.
Additional incentives for development
given if water conservation fixtures and aPPlia
utilized in new construction. I
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conserving appliances or fixtures should be encc
During times of water alerts and shortages, retrl
and the savings Produced may allow residential (
merit without a net increase in water consumptic Climatological factors such as drought con&
tionsmay constrain housing, both in construction and long
term availability
3. CONSTRAINTS: TOPOGRA
Topography is sometimes a key cons1
housing development, as it removes significant ac
the city from development and contributes to 1
prices. Carlsbad, through an adopted Hillside 1
ment Ordinance, does not allow significant amc
grading without required regulatory permits.
a. CONSTRUCTION
Water reserves in a region drop and conservation
becomes necessary as mandated in various stage alerts,
construction grading becomes a low priority and is some-
times halted. This may push back construction scheduled
and add additional costs to housing.
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Land that has slopes of over 40% is precluded
Erom calculating density on the site. Slopes under 40%
and greater than 25% are allowed one half of the site’s
density. Carlsbad has over 5,000 acres that are con-
strained topographically. Hilly land that is allowed for
development has significantly more costs associated with
its improvements than flat level land. These cost are
usually passed on to the home buyer or renter.
are part of acreage that are adjacent to or within lands
have the potential to be developed within the next dec
Currently identified sensitive habitats are 1
as constrained lands and not developable. This does
affect the net developable acreage as indicated in
Vacant Land Inventory which removes this acreag
constrained lands. Preserving this habitat is essenti,
otherlanduseandqualitygoalstheCityhas set. Opporl
ties to preserve these natural settings as identified thrc
environmental assessments and other means, maj
enhanced by providing density credits on develop
residential acreage on these sites if the increase in der
would achieve a housing element goal for low inc.
MITIGATING OPPORTUNITIES:
The City in order to achieve development com-
patible with the community and preserve unique scenic
qualities of hillside topography has developed a hillside
ordinance. Provisions of this ordinance calls for no housing needs.
residential development on hillsides with slopes greater
than 40%. On slopes with density greater than 25% but
less than 40%, density is reduced by one half. A possible
incentive for low income housing would be a density credit
in hillside acreage of slopes greater than 25% or less than
40%. This would increase the yield of low income units
Over what normally could be provided, especially with
developments in hillside areas.
5. CONSTRAINTS: COASTAL 201
Currently a significant portion of undevelo
acreage is situated in the State designated coastal z
areas. Development activities Of Significant impact IT
be approved by the California Coastal Commissior
addition to local approval processes. Often, to pro
coastal resources significant changes or reduction
residential unit yields or densities are required for proj
approval. These requirements may significantly aff
production of lower income units in coastal zone are
Carlsbad has additional regulatory policies to prese
agriculture and scenic resources contained in its Lo
Coastal Plans approved by the State.
The city may make in-kind contributions to on/
offsite improvements to lower the cost and pass it on.
These contributions should be offered as an incentive
especially to lower income housing.
4. CONSTRAINTS: SENSITIVE
HABITATS
Carlsbad has three coastal lagoons. These la-
goons contain a significant amount ofmigratory birds and
other unique flora and fauna. Preservation of these
habitats is a key goal in lad decisions by the City.
Sensitive wetland and riparian habitat may also sign&
cantly impact development.
Until this revision of the Housing Element,
city of CarlSbad had mistakenly believed itself to
exempt from Portions OfGoVenzment Code Section 655
and 65590 (collection of coastal Zone housing dat
pursuant to Public Resource Code, Division 20 Sect1
305 19.1. The City now understands that it must fb
implement these GovernmentaN Code Sections. Speci
cally, the City must collect and report Coastal Zo
housing data including, but not limited to, the followir
1) The number of new housing units approv
for construction within the coastal zone aft
January 1, 1982.
MITIGA TlNG OPPORTUNITES
The City currently has several sensitive habitats,
These include three lagoons, Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda,
and Batiquitos. In addition, the City has several water-
courses and accompanying riparian habitat. These lands
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2) The number of housing units for persons
and families of low or moderate income, as
defined in Section 50093 of the Health and
Safety Code, required to be provided in new
housing developments within the coastal zone
or within three miles of the coastal zone.
3) The number of existing residential dwelling
units occupied by persons and families or low
or moderate income that have been authorized
to be demolished or converted since January 1,
1982 in the coastal zone pursuant to Section
65590 of the Government Code.
4) The number of residential dwelling units
occupied by persons and families of low or
moderate income, as defined in Section 50093
ofthe Health and Safety Code, that have been
required for replacement or authorized to be
converted or demolished as identified in para-
graph 3). The location of the replacement
units, either onsite, elsewhere within the
locality’s jurisdiction within the coastal zone,
or within three miles ofthe coastal zone within
the locality’s jurisdiction, shall be designated
in the review.
income housing stock is within the City’s coa
Preservation and rehabilitation programs may
dated and implemented through this program.
will also implement an inclusionary housing prc
all master or specific planned communities, s.
these communities are located in the coastal zo
will be significant contributions to the low income
stock in the coastal areas through this program.
depicts the City’s coastal zones.
6. CONSTRAINTS: AGRICULl
LANDNVILLIAMSON ACT
The City of Carlsbad has a large ar
agricultural land (400 acres) currently that is 1
Williamson Act, which is designed to preserve lor,
agricultural land for that use. The City’s polic
agriculture will not be a long-term land use forthe
will eventually be phased out. These areas have
designated for fbture use as residential as it is prii
areas not planned for residential development
steep hillsides and airport impact zones.
MITIGA TING OPPO R TUNITA
The ultimate use for all agricultural lanc
ing lands under the Williamson Act will most
determined on the physical constraints and the
conditions at that time. Much of the land under la
agricultural preservation is not suitable forhture
tial development as there may be significant land
airport, environmental, coastal constraints. Th
straints may include topography and the City’s
management caps which limits the amount of tc
dential units at build out.
After researching the matter, the City believes
that it is not now possible to recapture the data (in
particular, regarding affordability) from previous years.
It is possible to conclude that due to the recent adoption
and implementation of the Growth Management Ordi-
nance, only a few housing units have been constructed
within the coastal zone in the recent years. In addition, w7e
believe that very few (if any) affordable housing units
within the coastal zone have been demolished or converted
since 1985. Realizing our responsibility, the City will
henceforth monitor and record data on housing units
constructed, converted, and demolished within the coastal
zone, as indicated in Housing Element Policy 2.6.
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MITIGATING 0 PPOR TUNITIES:
Although the City’s current coastal zone plan
does not mandate low income housing as a provision of
development as some plans do, opportunities using den-
sity bonus ordinances would be utilized in coastal zone
development. Currently most of the City’s existing low
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The General Plan Land Use Map oftheLund 1
Element of the General Plan for the City of Carlsl
shows the area around the McClellan-Palomar Airpor-
being industrial in nature, with some agricultural us
There are no residentially zoned lands and the Land I
Map indicates fiture Industrial and Open Space Use.
Although the area is primarily industrial th
does exist opportunities for residential habitation. 7
PM zoning district of the city’s Zoning Ordinance all0
multifamily residential development of up to 40 units I
acre providing it serves vcith or is built in conjunction w
adjoining industrial development. bY multifamily dev
opment within the 65 CNEL is subject to anoise study a
mitigation measures.
USE PLAN
Carlsbad is home to the McClellan-Palomar Air-
port, a public general aviation facility. In 1970, the State
of California enacted a law requiring the formation of an
Airport Land Use Commission in each county containing
a public airport. Among the duties of this Commission is
the formulation of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(CLUP). In San Diego County the San Diego County of
Governments(SmDAG) has been designated as the Air-
port Land Use Commission. In 1974 the original Land
Use Plan forthe McClellan-Palomar Airport was adopted
and in 1986 a revised plan was adopted. The plan was
adopted to assist in ensuring compatible land use develop-
merit in he area surrounding the McClellan-Palomar
Airport. The plan contains the Airport’s Influence Area,
projected noise contours, clear zone, flight activity zone,
land use compatibility matrix and recommendations. The
significant restrictions to housing and residential develop-
merit are within the flight activity zone and withb certain
projected noise contour levels. The flight activity zone
contains area restricted from certain uses due to crash
hazards. The projected noise contour levels are used to
quanti@ noise impacts and to determine compatibility
with land uses. Noise levels are quantified based on a
descriptor of daily noise level, the community noise
equivalent level (CNEL). The boundaries of these levels
Noise Contour Map, MAP D.
The area around the airport also allows commt
cia] kid uses that may include, hotels, motels or sen tl2.nSient Commercial housing StrUCtureS such as sing
Room OCCUP~CY Hotels. Transient Shelters are a1
allowed in Industrial areas uith a conditional use perm
D. VACANT LAND INVENTORY
The City of Carlsbad has a substantial amount
is itemized by General Plan land use category in Table 5:
Carlsbad has approximiately 662 1 acres of res
dentially desiPtedlandcumenllY WdevelOPedorunde
developed remaining in the city. Of this total remainin
unconstrained residential acreage7 aPPrOXhatelY 94 Pe
cent has a density of 6 units an acre and under. Of tk
remaining 6 percent, 390 acres have medium high densit
of under 12 units per acre and 60 acres, or one percent, (
the remaining developable acreage has a density of 1
units Per acre.
are defined as “contours” and are depicted On the Airport Vacant and developable residential land. This Vacant hi
The contour does not define a land area in which
residential uses are unsuitable, Rather, the contour iden-
tifies an area in which mitigation measures may have to be
utilized to reduce the impact of aircraft noise on dwelling
units other than single family detached.
StateNoise Standards have adoptedthe 65 CNEL
contour level as the value defined as a boundary within
which the noise environment is not suitable for residential
use.
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The total number of units that this acreage may
yield according to its density limitations imposed by the
general plan and growth control point is indicated below.
The second level would be under-utili;
which contains parcels of land developed but no
highest density.
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transitional in nature, commercial or industrial 1
could be utilized for mixed use or residential devel
It is estimated that around 10 percent of
developed acreage may fit into these categori
would add approximately 700 acres to the existin
land. A unit yield would be difficult to estimate
given the more stringent development controls give
fill residential projects and the various densities ths
acreage would be comprised.
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The remaining vacant land and its presei
ties indicate that the yield of units in the 3 highesi
categories; RH, RMH and RM is sufficient to
enough multifamily housing to meet the specifii
goals. Lower density RL and RLM, are primari
family densities and can be used to meet mode
upper income category housing goals. The invent
point out a diminishing amount of RH (resident
density remaining in the vacant and undeveloped
the city. However, as discussed within the Gene
Densities portion of Section I11 of this docume
82), there does exist in excess of 6,000 acres of 1
oped PC (Planned Community) and LC (Limited 1
zoned property within the City. In order to en
development of affordable housing, the City is v
accommodate General Plan Amendments as necc
increase residential densities up to 29 d.u./ac. on
or LC zoned property or any other residentially de:
property (see Policy 3.7.h). There is additiona
utilized higher density residential within the ra
ment and in-fill areas of the city. This acrea
accommodate additional units at this density ran
Under Growth Management guidelines
may allocate “unused”units, from projects that ha
built under the Growth Management caps to
housing needs such as the need for lower-incon
The above-noted undeveloped residential acre-
age total (6,620.5 1 acres), is not completely accurate
because all recent development approvals on previously
vacant lands located within Local Facilities Management
Zones 1-6 and 19 have not been entirely accounted for.
Despite this, the remaining buildout capacity of 26,084
dwelling units, as shown on Table 52, is very close to the
estimated remaining Citywidebuildout capacity of26376
dwelling units. It is anticipated that additional acres of
higher density land use designations (RH and RMH) will
result from the use of the surplus units located in the
Citywide Excess Bank to increase site densities that will
enable the production of affordable housing.
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The City of Carlsbad also has additional acreage
that is underdeveloped that is situated in built-out or in-
fill areas of the city. This area is predominantly in the
Northwest Quadrant of the city. These areas contains 3
levels of potential developable residential land.
The first level is vacant in-fill land which is land
parceled in small lots within the older and built-up parts
ofthe city. This land is residentially zoned and designated
for residential development in the General Plan Land Use 4 map.
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General Plan amendments to increasedensities for projects E. ENERGY CONSERVATION IN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. that meet this need, or, density bonus provisions to
increase the yield of units above the growth control point
can be achieved using the available "bank" of unused
units. An additional strategy would be to decrease the
density in some acreage designated in the medium residen-
tial density range and increase density in the medium high
or high range. This would increase the amount of acreage
in the hgher end of the density range needed for multi-
family housing and for special housing needs such as low-
incomes housing. This strategy to increase density would
not add units and would keep within the Growth Manage-
accommodate alternative housing types that need higher
densities such as apartments or town homes. One adverse
effect to this strategy would be to reduce the available
acreage for mid-density housing such as small lot subdi-
visions that typically are needed for moderate-income
housing.
The City of Carlsbad through the introductio
a new housing goal in creating a better jobs how
balance for the city, has instituted a strategy to encour
increased energy conservation through reducing dish
between housing and employment. A secondary benefi
the reduction of vehicular emissions and improvd
quality.
By reducing potential hture commute time z
oil and gas, can be promoted. Reduction in distance a
travel time may also reduce auto emissions as iess co
muting to work will occur. Encouragement of ht,
housing in proximi@ to existing and fUture transit and I
centers will be encouraged to reduce driving.
ment caPs but wou1d reassi@ densities, if needed, to distance for residents, conse-vation ofenergy partic&
The City will continue the enforcement in En1 Map A sh0ws the status Of *e Loca1 Faci1ities
Management 'Ones. The status for each 'One is imPomt neering and Building plan-check of the State Title :
guidelines which include enerB efficiency standards f as it determines how much acreage is available for devel-
opment with appropriate facilities. Within the 5 year time
frame for this housing element (1 99 1 - 1996) 22 of the 25
zones will be available for development. The remaining
three zones may be available, but at ths time no zone plan
for facilities have been adopted.
new development. Additional use of energy saving app
anceS especially those built-in to new housing will
encouraged. The city will ,-equire all lower-incor
projects that utilize city assismce or subsidy to .
provided with energy efficient ~Lppliances.
Through cooperative efforts with local utilitie
the City will encourage retro-fitting existing housir
stock with appliances and fixture that will increase energ
efficiency.
The City of Carlsbad currently has regulations i
its subdivisions that require where possible that futur
subdivisions take advantage of solar orientation to reduc
heating and cooling costs.
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A. FISCAL CAVEAT B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
POLICIES, PROGRAMS
The following section of the Housing Element
sets out the City’s long-term housing goals and identifies
a menu of shorter-term objectives, policy positions, and
action programs which can be utilized to achieve these
long-term goals.
The Goals, Objectives, Policies and Prc
Section of this Element contah the actions the ,
Carlsbad will take to promote housing and shelter
tunities for all seeen& ofthe community.
This section contains overall GoaZ stat(
Objectives to meet those Goals, Policies on positi
are action statements.
T*en together these four components @0a1s7
tious, broad-based program for the provision of shelter
throughout the City. Via this element the City demon-
strates its understanding of the magnitude of the housing
problem, a~ well a~ its understanding of the need for a
substantial Commitment Of city resources to providingthe
necessary solutions to the problem.
objectives, policies7 andprogrms) comprise avev ambi- City may take to meet those Goals, and Program,
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There are six Goals stated in this Elemer
~~~l~ are afiicu]ated as a general ‘‘end condition
merit", wfich state a desired achievement, The Gc
not contain an action verb as they reflect a final sta
of what the City will hope to achieve. How the g(
policies and -importantly - action progrms,
Having demonstr&d this understanding and hav- be achieved is established via the subordinate objt ing affirmed its commitment towards meeting the City’s
housing needs, it is nevertheless incumbent on the City to
acknowledge that the housing program is but one ofalarge
~U~ber of Programs competing for the finite fiscal re-
SOUrCeS Of the city. Because not all Of the following
proposals are precisely defined (requiring further study),
some depend upon the development ofnew hnding sources
which Currently do not exkt (trust fund, in-kXI fees, etc.),
and many will be implemented over a number of years
(years for which budget projections are not available as
this element is being drafted), it is not possible to subject
this Program to Strict budgetary scrutiny. In addition,
there may be legal requirements affecting future encum-
brances of funds, as well as demands in other areas
requiringthe City to make difficult decisions on budgetary
priorities. simply stated, while the City, in adopting this
element, md~aces the housing Program contained in the
following section, it may or may not be possible to do
everything Proposed within the Program, within the time-
frame envisioned by the program.
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Under each Goal there are several Obje
Objectives are more specific achievements the C1
strive for to obtain the more broad based Goal.
Objective should address a particular outstanding
ing need that is identified in the previous sections
Element. M~~ objectives establish numerical tar
be achieved in action progrms. 1 Each Objective will contain one or mor
grams that will describe an action necessary to ach
Objective. The Programs are briefly described an(
be implemented over the five year period of the El
Many of the programs are studies that will
comprehensive look at a certain aspects of housi
may follow through with a more specific program
the study indicate a plan of action should be require,
to complexities of certain subjects it is important
a close look at the impacts and implications tha
programs may bring about.
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Policies. Policies are statements on positionhe Cit I ingneeds. to implement an objective. Policies contained
Nothing in this observation should be construed
to mean that the City has any diminished commitment or
diminished obligation to responding to Carlsbad’s hous-
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Housing Element are important statements as they reflect POLICY 1.1
Conversions to condominiums of existing r
units which contain households of low and mod
income mqnot be approvedunlessflndings can be i
that; the units will remain affordable, and the Cir;
met its need for affordable housing stock-for Iowei
moderate income groups.
PROGRAM 1.1
Develop a program to restrict condominium
version when such conversions would reduce the nul
oflow or moderate income housing units available thro
out the city. This program may require apartment 01
who are undertaking the coniversion to pay a fee tc
City. These funds would be used to mitigate the im~
of the loss of these rental units from the City’s hoi
stock to low and moderate income households.
the City’s official position on a matter. Future develop-
ment must be consistent with these policies.
Following each program are line items:
FUNDING: indicates the source of fbnds to be
used for each program. Where a funding source indicates
General Fund it is to mean that the program uses existing
staff or resources and is funded by the General Fund.
Some Funding source indicate the use of State, or Federal
funds. Where these finds might become unavailable,
implementation of these programs may not be possible.
LEAD AGENCY: indicates the agency, depart-
ment or authority responsible for the program. When
more than one agency is listed it is a joint or cooperative
effort. The Housing Authority means the City Council
authority over any housing program, the administration
and actual staffing to be carried out by the Housing and
Redevelopment Department. FUNDING: Condominium Conversion
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992 TARGET YEAR: indicates the time span for
most of the programs, usually from 1991 until 1996.
Where only one date is indicated it means the fiscal year
the program is scheduled to be implemented or the study
will take place.
OBJECTIVE 1.2 (MOBILE HOME
PARKS)
Reduce or eliminate net loss of existing mc
home rental opportunities available to lower and mode
income households.
C. GOAL I (PRESERVATION)
Carlsbad’s existing housing stock preserved and
rehabilitated with special attention to housing affordable to lower-income households PROGRAM 1.2
OBJECTIVE 1.1 (CONDOMINIUM The City will continue to implement the Ci
existing Residential Mobile Home Park zoning ordin2
(Municipal Code 2 1.17) which sets conditions on char] CONVERSION)
create a program to monitor conversions to con- of use or conversions of Mobile Home Parks.
dominium of those rental apartments which house prima-
rily low and moderate income households and limit those
conversions that reduce the supply of affordable housing
for those income ranges.
FUNDING: CDBG & Redevelopment !
aside Funds
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept., Hous
and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992
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OBJECTIVE 1.3 (MOBILE HOME PROGRAM 1.5
PARKS) The Building Department will develop ai
merit a Program to monitor and report to the HOl
Redevelopment Dept., information on housing s
is substandard and or deteriorating. Identified s
will be reported to the Housing and Redevelopm
for assistance under the City’s rehabilitation a
tanceprograms.
Retain and preseme the affordability of mobile
home parks.
PROGRAM 1.3
The City will assist lower income tenants to
research the financial feasibility of purchasing their mo-
bile home park so as to retain rents and leases affordable
to its tenants.
I FUNDING: CDBG funds, State an(
Rehab. Loans, Private rehabilitation
LEAD AGENCY: Building Dept.,
and Redevelopment Agency. FUNDING: CDBG funds, State Grants and
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992
Loans, Private loans. TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
OBJECTIVE 1.6 (REHABILITA
S U B S I Dl ES -RE N TAL STOCK)
OBJECTIVE 1.4 (RENTAL STOCK
MONITORING) Provide loan subsidies, loan rebates a
assistance to owners of lower income units in
repair and rehabilitation. Target: approxim.
units per year
Maintain a data base of iiiformation on vacancy
rates, rental rates and physical condition of the city’s
existing rental housing stock, and utilize this database to
evaluate programs affecting rental stock.
PROGRAM 1.4
PROGRAM 1.6
The City through the Housing and Re
merit Department and in conjunction with the
Department will Provide loas, nhtes and ohel
to Preseme the existing stock of low and moderat
rental housing. Priority will be given to housing i
by the Building Department as being ~bsta
deteriorating in which houses families of lowei
and in some cases moderate income. This
depends partially on outside funding from St
The City shall develop and implement a program
in which it will periodically collect information on the
factors affecting supply and demand of existing rental
stock within the city, This information will be used in
analysis of rental housing to be contained in the annual
1 m Housing Element Report.
FUNDING: Existing City staff (General)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department, Federal sources.
Housing and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 199 1 FUNDING: State grants and loans
lending institutions, Redevelopment 2
funds, CDBG funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Ret
ment Dept., Building Dept.
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OBJECTIVE 4.5 (REHABILITATION)
IdentifL and rehabilitate substandard and deterio- TARGET YEARS: 1991-1995
rating housing.
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OBJECTIVE 1.7 (ACQUISITION AND planning and building fees, priority processing and fin
cia1 incentives such as low-interest rehabilitation ,
property acquisition loans.
REHABILITATION)
Acquire deteriorating and substandard rental
housing fiom private owners, utilizing various local,
state, and federal &ding sources. Target: Approxi-
mately 50 units through 1996.
FUNDING: Redevelopment set-aside. CD
Funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelc
ment Dept.
POLICY 1.7 TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
Of the rental units acquired by the city for
rehabilitationpurposes by the City 's Housing Authority,
approximately 20% will be set aside .for households in
the ve9 Low-income range.
PROGRAM 1.7
OBJECTIVE 1.9 (REHABlLlTATlOh
HOMEOWNERS)
Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan subsic
and loan rebates for lower-income households, person:
special needs, and senior homeowners to preserve :
rehabilitate deteriorating homes. Target: Approximat
5 units per year, The City through the Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept. will implement a program to acquire, using
eral and private sector loans, rental housing that is sub-
standard, deteriorating or in danger of being demolished.
Twenty percent of the units, once rehabilitated, will be set
aside for very-low income households.
. local Redevelopment set-aside funds, CDBG, State, Fed- POLICY 1.9
The Housing Authority provision of rehabilii
tion assistance and assistance to homeowners will
targeted to low-income, special needs and senior hoic
holds in that priority. FUNDING: Redevelopment set-aside, CDBG
funds, State and Federal loan programs, pri-
vate sector loan programs.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept.
TARGET YEARS : 1 99 1 - 1996
PROGRAM 1.9
The City will implement ahomeowner rehabilii
tion program targeted to lower-income, special nee1
(handicapped, low income large-family, etc.,) and seni
households that will consist of financial and processil
incentives such as low interest and deferred repayme
loans, loan rebates, and priority processing. OBJECTIVE 1.8 (REHABILITATION
INCENTIVES)
FUNDING: Redevellopment set-aside, CDB(
State, Federal and private sector loans a
grants.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelo;
ment Dept.
Provide incentives for the rehabilitation and pres-
ervation of deteriorating rental units which house lower
income residents.
PROGRAM 1.8 TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
The City will provide financial and processing
incentives for the owners of lower income rental stock in
need of rehabilitation and preservation. These incentives
will include, but not limited to: the waiving or reduction of
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OBJECTIVE 1.10 (NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM 2.1 I IMPROVEMENT)
I With the exception of some lower-inc
special needs housing which may be assisted by
new housing development will be achieved thrc
vate sector efforts. New development will be
through the auspices of State Planning Law and t
General Plan and Municipal Code. There is nc
program for this overall goal. It is recognized that
ment of this goal will be heavily influenced b!
sector marketing strategies; local, state and natic
nomic trends; availability of regional infrastmc
services; and other factors beyond the control of(
OBJECTIVE 2.2 (DEVELOPME
Assist in the creation of a Neighborhood Im-
provement Program to provide local resident input and
participation into neighborhood preservation and im-
provement programs.
PROGRAM 1.10
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Assist residents, especially in older neighbor-
hood, in the creation of a Neighborhood Improvement
Program under which the City staff would: 1) promote an
organization directed at fostering neighborhood pride and
improvement, and 2) provide information on city and
other funding resources. Activities might include housing
rehabilitation and repair, infrastructure maintenance and
repair, weed abatement, abatement of code violations,
neighborhood pride and awareness activities, charitable
activities and information outreach, among others.
STANDARDS) [ Ensure that development and housing c
tion achieved through the use of modified cc
standards, that will reduce the cost of housing, w
quality design and architecture. FUNDING: CDBG funds, Redevelopment
Set aside funds. PROGRAM 2.2 LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 1992-1996
The Planning Department, in its review (
opment for all income categories, may recommer
ing or modifying certain development standards o
mending that certain Municipal Code changes b
mented to encourage the development of low and n
income housing. These recommendations wil
viewed with a goal to reduce costs associated wit
strict or outdated standards. These Cost Savings nc
paranteed to be Passed On to the future c0st of *
Although standards may be modified they will als aesthetic and design criteria acceptable to the Ci
FUNDING: CDBG Funds, Redevel
Set-aside funds, General funds for ah
tive purposes only.
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept
neenng Dept., Building Dept.
D. GOAL 2 (QUANTITY AND I DIVERSITY OF HOUSING STOCK)
New housing developed with a diversity oftypes,
prices, tenures, densities and locations and in sufficient
quantity to meet the demand of anticipated City and 1 regional growth.
[ HOUSING NEED)
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OBJECTIVE 2.1 (REGIONAL
Allow development of sufficient new housing to
meet Carlsbad’s share of the total regional housing need,
Statement, 1991 -1 996. Target: Approximately 6273
units.
as identified in SANDAG’s Regional Housing Needs TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
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OBJECTIVE 2.3 (DEVELOPABLE PROGRAM 2.5
ACREAGE MONITORING) Review existing zoning and land use policie:
remove impediments to mixed use development. h!Iz
Commercial centers ~hould incoPmtey Where aPPW
ate, mixed commerciaVresidentia1 uses. Major industn
office centers, where not precluded by environmental a
safety considerations, should incorporate mixed indi
trial/office/residential uses.
Ensure sufficient developable acreage in all re+-
dential densities to provide varied housing types for
households in all economic ranges.
PROGRAM 2.3
The City will monitor the absorption of residen-
tial acreage in all densities and, if needed,'recommend and
encourage the creation of additional residential acreage at
densities sufficient to meet the City's housing need for
current and future residents. Any such actions shall be
undertaken only where consistent with the Growth Man-
agement Plan. DEVELOPMENT MONITORING)
FUNDING: Existing City staff (General)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1993
OBJECTIVE 2.6 (COASTAL
FUNDING: Existing City Staff (General)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996 ished in the coastal zone.
POLICY 2.6
Identify, monitor, and report the number of i
fordable housing units constructed, converted, or demc
OBJECTIVE 2.4 (ADAPTIVE REUSE)
Provide alternative housing environments by en-
couraging adaptive reuse of older commercial or indus-
trial buildings.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 655,
and 65590from January 1,1992, the City shall monitc.
record, and report data on hotusing units constructe
converted, and demolished in the Coastal Zone togeth
with information regarding whether these units a
affordable to lower-income households.
PROGRAM 2.6
PROGRAM 2.4
The City should encourage adaptive reuse of
aging industrial, commercial and some residential build-
ings by developing an ordinance that would create afford-
able living spaces for combined living/working spaces.
The principle targeted area for this type ofhousing would
be in the downtown redevelopment area.
As afunction ofthe building process, the City wi
monitor and record Coastal Zone housing data includin;
but not limited to, the following:
FUNDING: Redevelopment Set aside, CDBG
funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept., Housing
and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992
. 1) The number of new housing units approvr
for construction within the coastal zone aft1
January 1, 1982.
2) The number of housing units for persox
and families of low or moderate income, i
defined in Section 50093 of the Health an
Safety Code, required to be provided in ne1
housing developments within the coastal zon
or within three miles of the coastal zone.
OBJECTIVE 2.5 (MIXED USE)
Encourage increased integration of housing with
non-residential development.
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3) The number of existing residential dwelling
units occupied by persons and families or low
or moderate income that have been authorized The City shall work with and assist local Q
to be demolished or converted since January 1 , nity groups, social welfare agencies, farmland c
1982 in the coastal zone pursuant to Section and other interested parties to provide shelter
65590 of the Government Code. identified permanent and migrant farm workers dui
4) The number of residential dwelling units five-year housing element period. These efforts w
occulpied by persons and families of low or coordination with other regional and local progral
moderate income, as defined in Section 50093
of the Health and Safety Code, that have been FUNDING: State and Federal gran
required for replacement or authorized to be loans. CDBG funds
converted or demolished as identified in para- LEAD AGENCY: Community De
graph 3). The location of the replacement ment Department.
units, either onsite, elsewhere within the TARGET YEARS: By first Quartero
locality’s jurisdiction within the coastal zone, - Meet with local farmers and advoci
or within three miles of the coastal zone within refine the needs assessment of permant
the locality’s jurisdiction, shall be designated migrant farm workers, and aggressive]
in the review. sue grant and siting possibilities. Cc
efforts through 1996.
PROGRAM 3.1
These data will be reported in the City’s annual
housing report. OBJECTIVE 3.2 (LARGE FAMIL
Assure the development of an adequate n
of housing units suitably sized to meet the needs of
income larger households
POLICY 3.2
FUNDING: General funds - (Administrative
only 1 LEAD AGENCY: Building Department
TAR.GET YEARS: 1/92 - Begin capturing
data 1992-1996 - Ongoing.
In those developments which are requi
include IO or more units afordable to lower-1,
households, at least 1 Opercent of the lower incom
should have 3 or more bedrooms. This policy dc
pertain to lower-income senior housing projects.
E. GOAL 3 (GROUPS WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING LOW B AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS)
Sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities
in all quadrants of the City to meet the needs of groups,
with special requirements, and, in particular the needs of
current lower and moderate income households and a fair
share proportion of fbture lower and moderate income
PROGRAM 3.2
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B households.
Those housing projects entering into an I
merit with the “9 to provide lower ‘corne housini
be required to imp1ement p0h’ 3-2
FUNDING: General Fund (administ
only) LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept. OBJECTIVE 3.1 (FARM WORKER)
Provide adequate shelter for both the permanent TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
and migrant farm worker.
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OBJECTIVE 3.3 (HOMELESS)
Provide transitional shelters and assistance for
OBJECTIVE 3.4 (SENIOWELDER
Provide additional senior housing. Target
the homeless. proximately 200 units
PROGRAM 3.3.a PROGRAM 3.4.a
Carlsbad will continue to facilitate the acquisi-
tion, for lease or sale, of suitable sites for transitional
shelters for the homeless population. The City will also
continue to assist local non-profits and charitable organi-
zations in securing state funding for the acquisition,
construction and management of these shelters.
Amend the City’s current Senior Citizen’s 1
ing regulations to conform to the provisions of Go
ment Code section 65913.4 and 65915 (density bo
Establish standards for location, parking, safety, r
ation facilities, medical care, and other aspects of s
orientated housing. Consider requiring all senior ci
projects to be approved under Conditional Use Pe
Establish appropriate monitoring and reporting PI
dures to assure compliance with approved project c(
FUNDING: Redevelopment Set aside funds,
CDBG funds
LEAD AGENCY: Community Develop- tions.
ment Agency
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM3.3.b TARGET YEAR: 1991
FUNDING: Existing StaR (General fu~
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Departmei
Continue to provide Federal Community Devel-
opment Block Grant (CDBG) funds to community, social
welfare, not-for-profit and religious groups which provide
services within the North County area.
FUNDING: CDBG funds
LEADAGENCY: Housing And Redevelop-
ment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM3.3.c
PROGRAM3.4.b
Under the Constitution ofthe State of Califor
Article 34, housing projects that have more than
percent of the total units set aside for low-income ho
holds, and are developed by, or utilize funding fi
Federal, State or local sources are subject to a vote bj
citizens. In 1980, Carlsbad voters approved an Articl
referendum to allow 200 units of Senior low-ino
housing. This authority has not been exercised. The (
will study the feasibility of creating a low-income se
housing project at an appropriate site(s) within Carlst
FUNDING: Redevelopment set-aside fur
Private financing, state public financing.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevel
ment Dept., Planning Dept.
Encourage and assist a subrecipient (non-profit
organization) of CDBG funds to develop aprogram which
will offer a City Referral Service to refer, on a 24-hour
basis, transient homeless individuals and families to local agencies providing services to the homeless.
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996 FUNDING: CDBG Funds
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept. OBJECTIVE 3.5 (LOWER INCOME
Provide a range of new housing opportunities
lower-income households, in all areas of the ci
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
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Target: Approximately 1400 (1,125 minimum) addi-
tional assisted households.
POLICY 3.6.b
A minimum ofjjleen percent of all L
units in any residential specipcplan or qualijic
vision (to be de$ned. shall be set aside and
affordable to k~werimome hO~eholds. JT?wv
demonstrated to the City's satisfaction that it is e
cally infeasible to build the required units, ai
contribution consisting ofBnds, land, or other c
tions may be made to the City. The City shall L
jduciaiy responsibility for these contributions
sure their ultimate and exclusive use, in provid
ter for lower income households. The in-lieu c
tion shall be in an amount to be determined froi
which shall evaluate the cost dixfirential in de
and constructing market-rate vs. lower-incorn,
nolJ& the implementation ofvarious programs,
the City will ensure the creation of the minimum fair share
goal of 1125 lower income housing opportunities. These
programs and their assmiat& numerical goals are indi- I cated below.
FZJNDING: General hnd and various other
hiding sources.
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department,
Holusing and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 199 1 - 1996
1 OBJECTIVE 3.6 (INCLUSIONARY) able housing,
I Ensure that all master planned and specific planned
communities and all qualified subdivisions provide a
range of housing for all economic income ranges.
PROGRAM 3.6.b
Develop a program to implement Poli
within all residential specific plan and qualified
sions. This program will require an agreement
the developer and the City that stipulates these L
remain affordable for a specific length oftime, ani
units may be offered for rent, or with the appro1
city, for sale. The program will also identify inmr
city may offer. An in-lieu fee, to be determined,
to meet the requirement to construct the low
housing for developments less than 5 units.
Approximately 200 units
POLICY 3.6.a
A minimum of .fifreen percent of all units ap-
proved.for arly master plan community or residenhal
speciJcplan shall be affordable to lower income-house-
holds.
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The City shall prepare and adopt an Inclusionary
Housing Program which shall require that 15% of all base
residential units within any Master PldSpecific Plan
stricted and affordable to lower income households. This
tial developers subject to this inclusionary requirement
and the City which stipulates: the number of required
lower income inclusionary units, the designated sites for
the location ofthe units, a phasing schedule for production
of the units, and the tenure of affordability for the units.
FUNDING: Existing staff (General Fund).
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department.
TARGET YEAR: Summer of 1992
1 FUNDING: Private developer fundi
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept. 1 community or other qualified subdivision shall be re-
program shall require an agreement between all residen-
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM 3.6.~ (IN-LIEU FEE) I
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The City will conduct a study pursuant t
3.6.b to evaluate, as an alternative to inclusionary
ments as stipulated in Policy 3.6.b of the feasibilii
in-lieu contribution for the inclusionaxy requiremt
fee may be assessed against the market rate unit
development and will be based on the difference ii
produce a market rate rental unit versus a lower
affordable unit. A detailed plan for the priori?
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these in-lieu fees shall be included in the In-Lieu Fee PROGRAM 3.7.b (ALTERNATI
Study. HOUSING)
FUNDING: General Fund (Adrmnistration Consider development standards for alterna
Only) housing types, such as hotels, managed living UI
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department homeless shelters, and farm worker housing alternati
TARGET YEARS: Begin study in 199 1 - which would assist in meeting the City’s share of hous
Adopt ordinance by July 1992. for low and very low income households. Authoi
alternative housing projects through a Conditional 1
Permit or Special Use Permit. The City will also exam
the existing Second Dwelling Unit Section of its Mun
pal Code (Section 2 1.42.0 10( 1 l)(A)) to explore mean!
better encouraging and facilitating the development
affordable second units.
OBJECTIVE 3.7 (LOWER INCOME
DEVELOPMENT AND INCENTIVES)
Provide incentives, housing type alternatives,
and city initiated developments and programs for the
assistance of lower-income household. POLICY 3.7.b
PROGRAM 3.7.a (DENSITY BONUS)
Develop an ordinance that implements Govern-
ment Code section 65913.4 and 65915. (Density Bonus)
These sections require the City to grant a minimum of a 25
percent bonus over the otherwise allowed density, AND
one or more additional economic incentives or conces-
sions that may include but are not limited to: fee waivers,
reduction or waiver of development standards, in-kind
infrastructure improvements, an additional density bonus
above the minimum 25 percent, mixed use development,
or other financial contributions in return for the developer
guaranteeingthat the project will reserve aminimum of 50
percent of the units for Senior or other special need
households, or 20 percent of the units for low income
households or 10 percent ofthe units for very-low income
households. These units must remain affordable for a
period of 30 years. Under the City’s program each project
should enter into an agreement with the City and this
agreement will be monitored by the Housing and Redevel-
opment Dept. for compliance.
Approvals and development of alternative ho,
ing types such as managed living units, transitioi
shelters, and migrant farm worker housing are cont
gent upon meeting the City s required lower income a
special housing needs. Alternative housing types a
their approvals may be denied should the .finding
made that theproject is not needed to meet the special
low-income housing needs of the community.
PROGRAM3.7.c (CITY INITIATED D
VELOPMENT)
The City of Carlsbad, through the offices oft
Housing Authority and through theHousing and Redevc
opment Department, will institute a New Housing Pr
duction Program that will create new units of housii
affordable to households of low and very low income. T;
Housing and Redevelopment Dept. will work with priva
for-profit and especially not-for-profit developers. T;
program will use local funds from CDBG, redevelopme
set-aside funds and other city originated funds and lev€
age them against State, Federal! and private low inter€
funds to create these housing opportunities. Target: A
proximately 200 new units of these new units 100 w
be affordable to very-low income households.
FUNDING: General Fund (administration
only). Redevelopment Set-aside funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept., Housing
and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: Draft Ordinance 1991
Ordinance adopted by the first quarter of 1992.
FUNDING: Private Funding, State and Loci
funding .
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and Redevelopment Dept. TARIGET YEAR: 199 1 and payable.
applicable conditions, the fee, which would othem
imposed by this chapter, shall immediately becon
PROGRAM 3.7.e (FEE WAIVER)
Implement City Council Policy number 17
which public facilitjr fee would be waived for
income housing projects. Developments for which 1
Facility Fees are waived may be subject to an anal:
the fiscal impacts of the project to the City.
P0LI:CY 3.7.c
Of the total units developed under the Housing
Authority New C'onstruction Programs, 100 units will be
aflordable to households of very-low income.
FUNDING: Local, CDBG, Redevelopment
set-aside funds, State and Federal loan and
grant funds. Private funding from various
sourcles.
ment Dept..
TAR'GET YEARS: Approximately 200 new
units. Of these new units, 100 units will be
affordable to very low income households.
PRONGRAM 3.7.d (SECTION 8)
FUNDING: Redevelopment Set-aside
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept, Hc
and Redevelopment Dept. Finance Dep
LEAlD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop- TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM 3.7.f (PRIORITY PRO(
ING)
Implement priority processing for lower-i
development projects. The priority processing wo
clude an accelerated plan-check process. The p
.Continue the City's Section 8 program to provide processing would be limited to projects which WOI
additional assisted housing opportunities in the Housing need extensive engineering or environmental revie
Element Period 199 1-1996. Target: Approximately 100 additional households. FUNDING: General Fund(adminis1
FUN'DING: Federal Section 8 funding. LEAD AGENCY: Community De
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept. TARGET YEAR: 1991
[
only) CDBG funds
ment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM 3.7.g (IN-KIND IMPR
POLICY 3.7.e MENTS)
PubIic Facilities Fees (PFF) may be waived for
lower income housing projects pursuant to City Council
Policy lme., which states in part: The City Council may
grant an exceph'on.for a low cost housing project where
the City CouncilJnds such aprojecf consistent with, the
Housing Element of the General Plan and that such an
exception is necessary. In approving an exception for
low cost housing the City Council may attach conditions,
including limitation on rent or income levels of tenants.
If the City Coumil-finds a project is not being operated
as CI low cost housing project in accordance with all
The City will implement a program to con
to selected lower-income housing development, i
infrastructure improvements that may include t
limited to: street improvements, sewer improve
other infrastructure improvements as needed.
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tax increment and set-aside funds, <
fund.
LEAD AGENCY: Community Dt
ment Department
TARGET YEAR: 1992
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compatible and consistent with the City’s Growth
agemek Ordinance. In order to enable the development ofaffordable
housing, the Ci fywill accommodate GeneraIPlan Amend-
ments to increase residential densities on all PC and LC
zoned properties and all other residentially designated
properties. Any proposed General Plan Amendment
request to increase site densities-forpurposes ofprovid-
ing aflordable housing, will be evaluated relative to the
proposal’s compatibility with adjacent land uses and
proximity to employment opportunities, urban services
or major roads. These General Plan Land Use designa-
tion changes will enable up to 23 dwelling unitsperacre,
and, in conjunction with a twenty@e percent densip
bonus, up to 29 dwelling units per acre.
POLICY 3.8.
Pursuant to Council Policy number 43 (wh
hereby modified as indicated):
Residential development that does not yie
maximurn allowable nwkr of units under the g;
management Control Point are considered to have “e:
units”. These excess units are allocated to be devel
under the follolying Priority.
1. Housing development for low and ver
households as defined by Cal. Govern
2. Senior Citizen housing as definel
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.18
3. In-fill Single Family Subdivisions, 2
R- 1, that meet all development standard!
where lot sizes are equal to or greater
adjacent subdivided R-1 properties.
4. Projects within the existing general
density range that provide, without other (
pensation, for some significant public fa(
FUNDING: General Fund (administration not required as part of the development
only) cess. LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department 5. Projects proposing a zone change from
TARGET YEAR: 1992 residential to residential based on the fol
ing findings; PROGRAM 3.7.j a.) The property was zoned for other
residential use on July 1, 1986.
b.) The property is compatible for resi,
tial use without significant mitigation.
c.) The density of the project does not
ceed the Growth Management Control Poi1
any adjacent developed residential prope
PROGRAM 3.8
PROGRAM 3.7.i Code Section 65915.
In order to enable the development of affordable
housing, the City shall adopt a. mechanism to allow
discretionary consideration of density increases above the
maximum now permitted by the General Plan. This
mechanism will include either; a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP), Site Development Plan (SDP) or Affordable
Housing Overlay Zone.
The City shall implement, through new ordi-
nances, Housing Programs 2.2 (Development Standards),
3.6.a (Inclusionar)i), 3.7.a (Density Bonus) and 3.7.b
(Alternative Housing) by the end of 1992.
FUNDING: Existing staff (General Fund)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Department
TARGET YEAR: End of 1992.
Formalize the concept of an Excess Dwel
Unit Bank. The “bank” should be an accounting syst
to keep track of “excess units” anticipated under ,
city’s Growth Management Plan, but not utilized
OBJECTIVE 3.8 (GROWTH
MANAG EM EN T)
Ensure that incentive programs, such as density
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developers in approved projects. Surplus units would be TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
available for inclusion in other projects using such tools as
density transfers, density bonuses and changes to the .
General Plan land use designations.
OBJECTIVE 3.10 (MODERATI
INCOME)
FUNDING: Existing Staff(Genera1)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept., Growth
Management Division.
TARGET YEAR: 1991
Provide a range of new housing opp~
affordable to moderate-income households in a1
the City. Target: Approximately 1300 units
PROGRAMS 3.10.a (MORTGAG
ENUE BOND) OBJlECTlVE 3.9 (SPECIAL HOUSING
NEEDS PRtIORITIES)
The City will encourage the developmen
to market conditions and feasibility, ofa mhhu
new units affordable to first-time home buyers c
ate income through a City-funded mortgage reve
program. The program will be limited to first-ti
buyers who rent or work in Carlsbad.
Ensuire that new development constructed by the
private sector, and public funds allocated for lower-
income and special needs groups, will meet the City's
lower-income housing needs.
POLICY 3.9
FUNDING: Mortgage Revenue Bc
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Rc
ment Dept., Finance Dept.
New development and housing that is set aside
for low and very low income households will address the
.by the Housing Authority through the Planning Depart-
ment and the Housing'and Redevelopment Agency.
unmet housin,g needs of the community by priorities set TARGET YEARS: 1992-1996
PROGRAM 3.10.b (LENDINC
GRAMS)
PROGRAM 3.9 The City's Housing Authority and Hou
Redevelopment Dept. will work with local lender
local development community to secure fun(
develop additional lending programs through loci
and State and Federal housing programs for 1
income, and especially first-time home buyers.
FUNDING: Private Lenders, State
era1 agencies.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Re
ment Dept.
The City will annually set priorities for its future
lower-income and special housing needs. The priorities
will be set by ithe Housing and Redevelopment Dept. with
assistance from the Planning Department and approved
by the City Coluncil. Priority given tothe housing needs for
lower-iicome subgroups (ie., handicapped, seniors, large-
family, very-low income) will be utilized for preference in
the guidance (of new housing constructed by the private
sector and for the use of hnd used or allocated by the City
for construction or assistance to low income projects.
of available fiicial resources on housing projects that
will address the City's most important housing needs.
Priorities will be set annually as needs fluctuate according
to how well they are accommodated over time.
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POLICY 3.10.c 1 A minimum of5percent ofall units appr
any master and specijc planned community
qfordable to oder rate income.firsf-time home FUNDING: Redevelopment set-aside funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
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INCLUSIONARY) houses; and the applicability ofproviding density boni
so as to achieve reduced development costs. Small
subdivisions will continue to be approved only thro
Planned Developments (Municipal Code Section 2 1.
FUNDING: General Fund (administral
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
To assure the provision of a full range of housing
opportunities for all income groups in master and specific
plannedcommunities,theCitywill develop aninclusionary
program to implement Policy 3.10.c Target: Approxi-
mately 200 units. only)
FUNDING: Private Lenders, Mortgage Rev- TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
enue Bonds, State and Federal Funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.,Housing
and Redevelopment Dept. OBJECTIVE 3.12 (LAND BANKING
Provide adequate land for low income and m TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
erate housing development throughout the city.
OBJECTIVE 3.11 (SMALLER, MORE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING) PROGRAM 3.12
Reduce the size of housing, thereby reducing The City will implement a land bhg progr,
under which it would acquire land suitable for develc
ment of housing affordable to lower and moderate inco
households. The proposed Land Bank will accept coni
butions of land in-lieu of housing production requii
under an inclusionary requirement, surplus land fr(
City, County, State or Federal governments, and la
otherwise acquired by the City for its housing prograr
This land would be used to reduce the land costs
producing lower and moderate income housing develor
undertaken by the City or other parties.
costs and increasing affordability.
POLICY 3.11
Residential subdivisions may be approved with
Iots smaller than required in the underlying zone, but
only when the size of the structures is reduced so as to
yield less costly houses. The City will consider alterna-
five measures, including, but not limited to, height limits,
lot coveragelimits, andmaximum.floorarea ratios as the
means to control the size ofstructures on these smaller
lots. . FUNDING: CDBG, Redevelopment Set asi
funds, General Funds (admin only)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept., Housi
and Redevelopment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992
PROGRAM 3.1 1
The Planning Department shall study the rela-
tionship between the size of houses, lot sizes, density, and
construction and development costs. Some single family
detached and attached houses should be built on smaller
lots; and have smaller floor areas than the private sector
currently provides, so as to reduce development and
construction costs. Smaller homes at lower costs would
create housing more affordable to moderate income house-
holds. The study will present findings together with
recommendations on: minimum sizes for permitted sub-
OBJECTIVE 3.13 (COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT ACT)
Monitor the lending practices local lending ins
tutions for compliance under the Community Reinves
ment Act to evaluate lending activities and goals towarc
meeting the communities credit needs.
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real property transfer tax, and CDBG
local, state and federal fimds.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redel
ment Dept., Finance Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992
The City will annually evaluate its banking
practices with local and regional lending institutions
based on CRA lending reports. The City will reevaluate
its relationship with lending institutions that are sub-
stantially dejcient in their CRA ratings.
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ELEMENT/ANNUAL REPORT) The Hoiusing and Redevelopment Dept., in con-
junction with the Finance Department and the City Trea-
surer will monitor and evaluate local lending institution’s
compliance withi the C.R.A. Lending institutions which
are deficient in nieeting C.R.A. lending responsibilities in
areas such as multi-family construction and lending for
affordable housing will be identified: The City will
explore means to encourage greater lending activities in
Carlsbad.
Ensure that the Housing Element retains
ability and usefirlness through annual amendmen
view and monitoring.
PROGRAM 3.15 1 To retain the Housing Element as a viable 1
document, the Planning Dept. will undertake an a
review of the Housing Element and schedule an ill
ment if required. Staff will also develop a moni
program and report to the City Council annually (
progress and effectiveness of the housing programs
monitoring program will be in conjunction with new
of California requirements regarding annual report
FUNDING: General Fund
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
FUNDING: CDBG fund, RedeveloPnlent
Set-aside hnds
LEA’D AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
merit DePt., Finance DePt., city Treasurer
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
OBJECTIVE 3.14 (HOUSING TRUST TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996 I FUND)
The City will create a Housing Trust fund to F. GOAL 4 (HOUSING, JOBS, facilitate the construction and rehabilitation ofaffordable
housing. WORK FORCE BALANCE)
Maintenance of a high quality of life and a s’
local economy through a balance of residential, and
residential development, in particular, a balance c
skills desired and wages offered by local employer:
skdls and education possessed, and wages earned b
local work force; and the cost of local housing.
PROlGRAM 3.14
The City will create a Housing Trust Fund for the
fiduciary administration of monies dedicated to the devel-
opment, preservation and rehabilitation of housing in
Carlsbad. The Trust Fund will be the repository of all
collected in-lieu fees, CDBG and tax-increment funds
targeted for proposed housing as well as other, local, state
and federal and other collected funds.
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ment Dept.
FEE) LEAD AGENCY: Community De\
Achieve a balance between 1) the numbers of TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
local jobs created relative to the availability of housing,
and 2) the cost of housing relative the wages that are
offered. OBJECTIVE 5.2 (WATER
CONSERVATION)
PROGRAM 4.1 Promote resource conservation including 1
The City will study the impact ofcommercial and
industrial development on housing demand, and the ability
of local employees to afford local housing. Where adverse
impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be consid-
ered to reduce the impact. These measures may include,
conservation in new housing development.
PROGRAM 5.2
New housing construction developed unc
but are not limited to, the requirement for commercia] and
industrial developers and employers to contribute an in-
employer assistance to finance affordable housing for
wateremergencymayberequiredtodevelop strict co
vation guidelines, including but not limited to, mad
kitchen fixtures, xerophytic landscaping Or susPensi lieu fee towards the production of affordable housing and
their employees.
insta11ation Of low flush and low flow bathroorr
landscaping requirements until the water emergen
lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed water 1
COnStnICtiOn grading projects. hy such actions sh;
in accord with policies adopted by the City in respor
declared emergencies.
FUNDING: CDBG funds,, General Fund
(administration only)
LEAD AGENCY: Planning Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1992 FUNDING: Private fhnding
LEAD AGENCY: Community Dev
ment Dept.
TARGET YEAR: 1991
G. GOAL 5 (RESOURCE
C 0 N S E RVATlO N)
H. GOAL 6 (OPEN AND FAIR New and redeveloped housing which conserves
H 0 US I NG OP PORTU N IT1 ES) natural resources, in particular energy and water.
OBJECTIVE 5.1 (ENERGY All Carlsbad housing opportunities (owne
and rental, fair-market and assisted) offered in cod CONSERVATION)
Promote energy conservation in new housing ance With open housing policies and free ofdiscrimin:
development. practices.
PROGRAM 5.1 OBJECTIVE 6.1 (FAIR HOUSING)
Disseminateand provide informationon hirl The City will continue to implement energy con-
servation measures in new housing development through
State Building Code, Title 24 regulations, and solar
orientation ofmajor subdivisions through Title 20., Chap-
ter 17 of the Municipal Code.
ing laws and Practices to the COmUfity.
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PARTICIPATION, UPDATE AND
REVIEW The Housing Authority and Housing and Rede-
velopment Dept will make information on “fair housing
law and practices” available to all tenants, property
owners and other persons involved in the sale and rental of
housing throughout Carlsbad on an ongoing basis.
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The preceding policies and action prog
designed to meet a broad range of housing goals a
identified in the Housing Element. The desig
program is a comprehensive attempt to meet bc
range community and State guidelines. However
to implement the program, priorities are set whicl
trate resources on the most immediate needs, n
use of the resources available and, in some cases
the need for additional time, staff or funds.
FUNDING: CDBG funds, Section 8 bin-
istration funds.
LE;AD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Dept.
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
PROGRAM 6.2
The H[ousing Authority will continue its program
of referrals to the appropriate agencies on complaints on
fair housing issues. These complaints will be monitored
as tothe status ofthe complaint and will direct any action,
if required, to the appropriate Local State or Federal
agencies for fiirther actions.
2. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The original Housing Element was di
with the guidance and cooperation of a Citizens
Committee appointed by the City Council. This
Committee met in 12 sessions between May and
FUNDING: Section 8 administration Funds, 1979. A final review meeting was held in Janua
CDBG funds. followed by Planning Commission and City
LE:AD AGENCY: Housing Authority hearings and workshops in the Spring and Su
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996 1980. The 1991 revision of the Housing Eler
technical update of that document. The 1990
PR.OGRAM 6.3 (MILITARY, STUDENT Series 6&7 Regional Growth Forecasts, and 19 I RE:FERRALS) Housing Needs Statement were used in the revis
The City has provided several opporhu
all economic segments of the population to parti
the revision of the Housing Element.
Element went through an elaborate citizen parti
process when it was first drafted in 1980.
The City will assure that information on the
availability of assisted, or below-market housing is pro-
vided to all lower-income and special needs groups. The
Housing and liedevelopment Agency will provide infor-
mation to local military and student housing offices of the
availability of low-income housing in Carlsbad.
The 1
A series of public workshops for each t
of the community were held in October and Novi
1990 to discuss housing concerns and issues. Tv
shops were held with affordable housing advoc
the building and development community to recei
and discuss the future housing element. A quest
was passed out to the participants at these me(
receive citizen input on local housing issues. A COI
questionnaire is contained in the appendices.
FUNDING: CDBG Funds, Redevelopment
Sei aside funds.
LEAD AGENCY: Housing and Redevelop-
ment Agency
TARGET YEARS: 1991-1996
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Prior to adoption of the Housing Element, public
hearingswill be held before the Planning Commission and
City Council.
Deuartment of Commerce. Bureau of Censu
The decennial national census was taken Apr
1990. This information and more current informa
were used as part of this revision. Review of Hou
Element projections and goals should take place if c
that would require amendmentshevisions become av
3. MANDATED REVIEW AND
UPDATE
Environmental Assessment and Review able
A Negative Declaration on the Housing Element
has been prepared and filed with all appropriate agencies
in accordance with Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
Program Evaluation
Local evaluation of program effectiveness
implementation of policies and programs, with rea
mendations for change, should be conducted annu
over the next five years with public hearings before
Housing and Redevelopment Commission.
Intergovernmental Coordination
Regional data on population and housing fore-
casts and fair share allocation from the San Diego Asso-
ciation of Governments (SANDAG) were used.
Maior Revision
A major evaluation and revision of the Hous
Local Review and Update
After adoption by Planning Commission and City
Council, the Element will be updated as necessary The
state requires that the next revision be accomplished by
July 1, 1996.
Element should take place in 1995.
San Dieno Countv
A copy shall be filed with San Diego County
pursuant to development of future Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Program applications
Citv Staff
Carlsbad's Community Development BlockGrant
submissions shall be reviewed to assure conformance with
Housing Element Goals and Programs.
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HOUSING QUESTIONNAIRE
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The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify issues of a concern to the developmen
community. for purposes of needs assessment, constraints and opportunity assessment anc
public input for the City's revised Housing Element.
Participation in this questionnaire is requested to more formally identify issues, and tc
provide background data for the formation of future housing policies.
1. NAME:
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A. IMPACT FEEWDEVELOPMENT EXACTIONS
B. INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
C. WETLANDS
D. WORKERS COMPENSATION
E. DEVELOPMENT COSTS
F. GROWTH/NO GROWTH ATI'ITUDES I G. AFFORDABLE HOUSING (LOW-MOD)
2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 - (619) 438-1 1
H. PROPERTY TAXES
1. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS
J. FINANCING COSTS/LOAN SOURCES
K. ECONOMIC FORECASTS
NUMBER OF HOUSING STARTS OR PROJECTS YOUR COMPANY AVERAGES PER
YEAR IN CARLSBAD.
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5. "IYF'E OF PRODUCT
MULTI FAMILY
SINGLE FAMILY
COMMERCIAL
OTHER
AVERAGE SQUARE FEET PER UNIT 6.
7. AVERAGE LOT SIZE
8. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE GREATEST CONSTMINT IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TODAY IN CARLSBAD (CHOOSE ONE)
LAND COSTS
GOVERNMENT EXACTIONS/EaEGUL4TIOPS
CARRY COSTS/FINANCE
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING
9. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TIME SPAN ENCOUNTERD WHEN APPLYING FOR
ENTITLEMENTS FOR
MASTEWSPECIFIC PLANS MOS.
SUBDMSION APPROVALS MOS.
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MOS. OTHERS (IDENTIW
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WHAT WOULD BE A CREDIBLE REDUCTION IN PROCESSING TIME THAT WOUL
SIGiNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR CARRY COSTS THAT COULD BE PASSED ON TI
MAKE THE DEVELOPMENT COST AND RENTAL OR SALES PRICES LOWER.
10.
11. WMT IS YOUR AVERAGE RAW LAND COST PER SQUARE FEET OR PER ACR
12. WHAT IS YOUR IMPROVED (ON/OFF SITE) LAND COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT 0
PER ACRE OR AVERAGE PER LOT
WHAT ARE YOUR AVERAGE CONSTRUCTION COSTS PER FOOT
MULTI FAMILY
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OTHER
WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION WOULD BE THE MOST VTABLE PROGRAMS THE CI'
COULD IMPLEMENT TO PRODUCE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSING, BI
REMAINING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE CURRENT GROW
CONTROL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (IN ORDEROF IMPORTANCE
REDUCTION/WAIVING OF FEES
REDUCTION OF EXACTIONS
REDUCTION OF PROCESSING TIME (FASITRACKING)
LAND PURCHASE WRITE DOWNS
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I BE,LOW MARKET FINANCING
INCREASE PROJECT DENSITY
RElDUCED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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15. SHOULD YOU BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE LOW INCOME HOUSING, ARE YOU
WILLING TO (YES, NO)
JOINT VENTURE
WITH CITY
WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEVELOPER
WITH OTHER FOR PROFIT DEVELOPER
PAY IN LIEU INSTEAD OF CONSTRUCTION
WHAT IN YOUR OPINION WOULD BE A FEASIBLE IN LIEU FEE PER UNIT. 16.
17. DO YOU USE LOCAL BANKS OR OTHER FUNDING INSTITUTES FOR YOUR
CONSTRUCTION FINANCING? IF YES, WHO
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FINDING CONSTRUCTION OR LONG TERM FINANCING 18.
FOR MULTI-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION.
FINALLY, SHOULD YOU BE REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT A 60 UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT WITH 50% SET ASIDE FOR LOW INCOME (80% OF CO. MEDIAN LOW
INCOME UNITS ARE A MIX OF 50% 1 BDRh4, 50% 2 BDRM) AND GrVEN YOUR
CURRENT LAND COSTS, FINANCING, FEES, EXACTIONS, CONSTRUCTIOIN COSTS WHAT
FOR LOAN PURPOSES OR WHAT PERCENT OF PROJECT COSTS WOULD HAVE TO BE
SUBSIDIZED BY DEVELOPER EQUITY OR ANOTHER SOURCE?
AMOUNT OF SUBSIDY PER UNIT WOULD BE REQUIRED FOR THE UNIT :ro PENCIL OUT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND PATIENCE.
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IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING HOUSING ISSUE
FACING CjZRLSBAD IN THE NEXT DECADE.
LOW MEDIUM HIG
Availability of low to moderate income housing
Housing affordability ---
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Overcrowding - maintenance ---
Neighborhood improvement ---
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Are there other outstanding housing issues you think the City of Carlsbad should addrf
Do you t:urrently participate or are you on a waiting list for a housing program in the (
ofCarlsbad(eg.Section8:
2075 lias Palmas Drive Carlsbad, Califorma 92009-4859 * (619) 438-
What type of housing do you think there is a shortage of in the City of Carlsbad.
No Future Current
Shortage Shortage Shortage
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Multi-fdy affordable (condominiWtownhomes)
Apartments
Sr. Citizen Complexes/villaages
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S hort- tewvaca tion/ transi tional housing
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Name
Organization
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APPLICATION/REQUIREMENT - FEE
ADJUSTMENT PLAT--------------------_-------_-----_------ $ 320.00
ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE Single Family ________________________________________- - $ 240.00
Other ________________________________________-----_------ $ 410.00
APPEALS Engineering Planning To City Council Single Familv ________________________________________-- $ 110.00
Other ________________________________________-------_---- $ 470.00
To Planning Commission Single Family ________________________________________-- $ 110.00 Other ____________________----_----_---_------------------ $ 470.00
BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE FEE (See Page 24)
BUILDING PERMIT FEE (See Page 19)
BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEE (65% of Building Permit
Fee - See Page 19)
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (See Page 19)
3.5% of Building Value I CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE--_-------------------- $ 240.00/bt
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Single Family ________________________________________-- $ 110.00
Other ____________________~----_--_----__----------------- $ 360.00
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Regular ________________________________________-----__ - _----_-_- $2,100.00
Amendment ________________________________________--- $1,0o0.00
Extension ________________________________________-----_ $ 375.00
Non-Profit ________________________________________-___---__-__-- $ 110.00 Amendment ................................ - _______ --- $ 75.00
Extension ____________________-----____----__--_--_-__ - $ 50.00
CONDOMINIUM PERMIT (See Planned Development)
CONSTRUCTION CHANGE Minor ....................................... -.)___------- $ 50.00 Major ______________________-------_---__------__-------- $ 160.00
DAYCARE PERMIT (Large Family 7-12 children)---% 110.00 Extension ____________________---_--_-----_-------------__-- ----- $ 50.00
APPLICATION/REQUIREMENT - FEE
DEDICATION OF EASEMENT--------------------------- $ 160.00
DESIGN REVIEW - PRELIMINARY REVIEW
$ 50.00
$ 250.00
Minor ______-_________________________________------------
Major ________________________________________------------
DISCUSSION ITEM TO PLANNING COMMISSION (See information to Planning Commission)
DRAINAGE FEES (See Pages 14 & 15)
DUPLICATE TRACING FEE (Final Tract Map)-----$
DUPLICATE? TRACING FEE (Final Parcel Map)----$
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (Before Installation)---$ 50.00 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (After Installation)-----$ 100.00
ENGINEERING VARIANCE
30.00/sheet 50.00/sheet
$ 82.00
$ 157.00
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT--------- s 210.00
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Minor ________________________________________------------ Major ______-_________________________________------------
$2,100.00 0-20 Acres _--_____________________________________------
$5,250.00 Over 20 Acres--- ______-___-___________________________
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ADDENDUM------------------------------------------------- $ 250.00
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SUPPLEMENT----------------------------------------------- $1,050.00 + Actual Cost
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FEE------------- $ 110.00
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FEE (See Page 17)
FINAL PARCEL MAP (Minor Subdivision)------------- $1,580.00
FINAL TRACT MAP (Major Subdivision)--------------- $2,630.00+
FIRE HYDRANT FEES (See Utilities Department)--$2,500.00 deposit
FUTURE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT------------ $ 80.00
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
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GRADING PLAN CHECK FEE (See Pages 18 and 19)
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Single Family ________________________________________--- $ 110.00
Other _____________________--------_-----_----------------- $ 370.00
Amendment Single Family ________________________________________--- $ 75.00
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION-------$ 160.00
IMPROVEMENT INSPECTION FEE (See Page 13)--3% - 5% of
IMPROVEMENT PLAN CHECK (See Page 13)-------1.5% - 6% of
INFORMATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION (Discussion Item)
Engr. Est.
Engr. Est.
Single Family ____________________-_---_--_-----_-------- $ 110.00
Other ________________________________________---------_--- $ 390.00
INSPECTION - ADDITIONAL PLANNING------------ $ 50.00
(First inspection included in plancheck fee)
INSPECTION OVERTIME (on request)------------------ $ 75.00hour
LANDSCAPE INSPECTION (same as Improvement Inspection) (See Page 13)
LANDSCAPE PLANCHECK (same as Improvement plancheck) (See Page 13)
LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT Minor _____________________--_-_--_------_----__------_--_ $1,580.00
Major -____________________________--_-_--_-----_-__---_-- $5,780.00
MASTER PLAN _____________________-______-____--_--_--__--_--_ $9,980.00 +
$ 15.00/acre
MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT Minor ____________________--___--_----___-----___-----____ $1,580.00
Major ____________________--__-__-_-____----____----____-_ $3,680.00+ $10.00/acre I MODEL HOME DEMOLITION DEPOSIT
MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT
PARK-IN-LIEU FEES (Applies only to Subdivision) (See Page 16)
PEER REVIEW
APPLICATION/REQUIREMENT - FEE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
$ 420.00
$ 5,250.00
Minor (4 or la) ......................................
Major (5 to 50) _________________I___--_--_-__-_----_-_-
Major (51 Or more) __r________________________________ $10,088.00
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OR CONDOMINIUM
$ 420.00 Minor (4 or less) ________ ------__- ____ - ________________
Major (5 to 50) ........................................ $3,680.00
Major (51 or more) _____-__ ----I -_____________________ $10,500.00
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT/REVISION
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
$ 530.00
$ 2,599.00
$ 5,250.00
Minor (4 or less) ________ - ___-___ - --__ -- -______________
Major (5 to 50) __________ ------------_-- _______________
Major (51 or more) ...................................
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/CONDOMINIUM REVISION
$ 210.00
$1,840.00
$ 5,250.00
Minor (4 or less) ......................................
Major (5 to 50) __________________c_____________________
Major (51 or more) ___-_____-__- - -____________________
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINAL MAP
$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
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Major (5 to 50) ........................................
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PLANNED INDUSTRIAL PERMIT---_-----_-__---------- $ 530.00
$ 375.00 Amendment ____--_-_________--_____________________-------------
PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION
Single Family ____-_______________---------------------- $ 210.00
$ 790.00 Other __-______________-______________________------------
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PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN----_--------_--_------- $1,580.00 $l,O00.00 Amendment ________________________________________--_----------
PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW---_----_-----_----------- $ 110.00Review
PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE (See Page 19)---------------- 3.5% of Building Value
PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE AGREEMENT--------------- $
QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT----_------------------------- $ 260.00
RECORDING FEES
REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT
40.00
$ 110.00
$1,3 10.00
$ 75.00
$ 750.00
Minor ______________-__-______________________----_------- Major _______________________----_-_-----------_----------
Minor ________________________________________~~----------
Major _____________-__________________________--_-_-------
Amendment
RESEARCH TIME Engineering (By written request to City Engineer)---$ 100.00/HOUR Planning (By written request to Planning Director)--$ 100.00/HOUR Building (By written request to Building Officer)-----$ 100.00/HOUR
REVERSION TO ACREAGE--_-_------_-__-__-----------_- $ 250.00
RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT (single family pool, spa, etc.)----------------------- $ 30.00
$ 80.00
SATELLITE ANTENNA PERMIT FEE----------------- $ 30.00
SCHOOL FEE (See Pages 21 and 22)
Ml others ________________________________________------
Residential ___________-____-_______________________--____ $1.58 per Sq. Ft. Qmmerciaflnd~trial__-___________________________ -- $ 26 per Sq. Ft.
SEWER BENEFIT AREA FEES (See Page 26)
SEWER LATERAL CHARGES - Carlsbad Sewer District (See Page 14)
APPLICATIONREQUIREMENT - FEE
SEWER PERMIT - Carlsbad Sewer District------------- $1,250.00 Per E.D.U. $1,610.00 Per E.D.U. Effective 2-22-91 ......................................
Commercial & Industrial Development Effective 3-25-91 - Residential Development
SIGN PERMIT-------------------------------------------------- $ 30.00
SIGN PROGRAM---------------------------------------------- $ 160.00
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
$2,630.00
$5,250.00
Minor ___-__-_______________ - ____-__-_____________________
Major ________________________________________------------
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVISION
$ 420.00
$ 1,050.00
SPECIAL USE PERMIT-------------------------------------- $ 260.00
$ 200.00
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FLOOD PLAIN---------------- $ 1,050.00
$ 750.00
Minor __-_____________________________________------------ Major ________________________________________------------
Amendment ________________________________________-------------
Amendment ________________________________________-------------
SPECIFIC PLAN
$ 1,580.00
$ 5,250.00
Less than 5 acre ......................................
5 to 25 acre _________________--_____________________----
More than 25 acres _____-_____________________________ $12,600.00
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
$ 1,580.00 Minor ________________________________________------------ Major ____ _. ________________________________________------- $ 5,780.00
STREET LIGHT ENERGIZING FEE (See Page 13)
STREET NAME CHANGE---------------------------------- $ 110.00
STREET SIGN DEPOS~----------------------------------_- $ 19.00 T(3 $129.00
STREET VACATION (By Citizen Request)------------- $ 530.00
STRUCTURE RELOCATION------------------------------ $ 160.00
TEMPORARY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (Minor Subdivision)-----$ 1,580.00
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 1-YEAR EXTENSION$ 424.00
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (Major Subdivision) 1 - 25 Units or bts .................................. $l,osO.@)
26 - 1@) Units or b& ............................... $2,630.00
101 or more Units or Lots .......................... $4,200.00
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1-YEAR EXTENSION--1/2. of Original Fee
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP LITIGATION STAY-----1/4 of Original Fee
TENTATIVE MAP REVISION
1 _ 25 Units or b& .................................. $1,050.00 26 - 100 Units or b& ............................... $1,3 10.00
101 or more Units or bts .......................... $2,100.00
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE (See Page 23)
VARIANCE Single Family _________________________________________- - $ 260.00 Other _____________________--___-_------------_-------- ----$ 530.00
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE (See Page 25) (Carlsbad Municipal Water District)---------------------- $1,713.00/E.D.U.
ZONE CHANGE 5 acres or Less ________________I____-___-__--_- --------- $ 260.00
5.1 to 25 acre _____________________--_----_---_--_--_-- $ 790.00
3.1 acra Or more .................................. -- $1,970.00
ZONE CODE AMENDMENT-__---_--_--_----------------- $1,050.00
IMPROVEMENT & LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK
PLAN CHECK FEES ARE BASED ON THE CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO UNIT PRICES. THIS INCLUI
THE COST OF CURBS, GU'ITERS, SIDEWALKS. ASPHALT OR CONCRETE PAVING, STORM DRAINS, E
ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS FEE
$ -0- to $ 20,000 6.0% ($ 200 minimum)
$ 20,000 to $ 50,000 5.0% ($ 1,200 minimum)
$ 50,000 to $ 100,000 4.0% ($ 2,500 minimum)
$ 100,000to$ 250,000 3.5% ($ 4,OOO minimum)
$ 250,000to$ 500,000 2.75% ($ 8,750 minimum)
$ 500,000 to $1,000,000 2.25% ($ 13,750 minimum) Over $l,OOO,OOO 1.50% ($ 22,500 minimum)
IMPROVEMENT & LANDSCAPE INSPECTION FEE
ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS FEE
$ -0- to $ 250,000 5.0% ($ 250 minimum)
$ 250,001 to $ 750,000 4.5% ($I 12,500 minimum)
$ 750,001 to $ 2,000,000 4.0% (!I 33,750 minimum)
$ 2,000,001 to $ 5,000,000 3.5% ($ 80,OOO minimum) $ 5,000,001 and over 3.0% ($ 175,000 minimum)
STREET LIGHT ENERGIZING FEE
WATTS LUMENS FEE
150 16,000 $160.00
70 5,800 $ 85.00
100 9,500 $ 115.00
200 22,000 $ 175.00
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#11 $1,630 350-8 10- 18-77-8740 B #12 $4,445 350-810-18-78-8740
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6" Line - 30 feet long, 10 feet deep-----$850.00
Over 10 feet deep - ADD $7.50 per foot I Over 30 feet long - ADD $12.50 per foot
GRADING PLAN CHECK FEES
AMOUNT FEE
100 cubic Yar& Or less -_--------- ------- ________________________________________---------- $100.00
101 to 1,m Cubic yards ________________________________________-_------_----------_------ $500.00 for the first 100 cubic yards ph
$80.00 for each additional 100 cubic yarc
fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,m Cubic Yards ________________________________________---_~---~~__--_------ - $1,300.00 for the first lo00 cubic yards , $80.00 for each additional lo00 cubic yi or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,)@) Cubic Yards ____-____-______________________________----_-----_-------- $2,100.00 for the first 10,OOO cubic yards 1 $80.00 for each additional 10,OOO cubic yi
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1~,001 to 200,OOO Cubic Yards _________________________________________--------___----- $2,900.00 for the first 100,OOO cubic ya
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2(&001 Cubic Yards or more ________________________________________----_---------__--_- $3,700.00 for the first 200,000 cubic ya
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GRADING PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT FEE
100 Cubic Yards or less ________________________________________---_-----~--~--_--_~-_--_~-- $25.00
101 to 1,00() Cubic Yards _____________c__________________________-----------------_-_---- $ 75.00 for the first 100 cubic yards pl
$10.00 for each additional 100 cubic yards i fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,OC)O Cubic Yards ________________________________________-------_-----------_- $ 175.00 for the first 1,OOO cubic yards pli
$52.50 for each additional 1,OOO cubic yarc
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10,001 to 100,00 Cubic Yards ________________________________________---_--------------- $ 700.00 for the first 10,OOO cubic yards plL
$60.00 for each additional 10,OOO cubic yarc
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100@1 to 200,033 Cubic Yards ________________________________________---------- --_---- $1,300.00 for the first 100,OOO cubic yard
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200,)01 Cubic Yards or More ________________________________________------------------- $3,100.00 for the first 100,OOO cubic yard
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ESTIMATED FEES I SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND DUPLEXES--------------------------- (number of square feet) X $72.00 =
APARTMENT HOUSES AND ATTACHED
MULTJ-FAMILY LlNITS ---_--- ----------- (number of square feet) x $62.00 =
X $18.00 =
X $13.00 =
X $ 6.50 =
X $ 6.50 =
X $10.50 =
X $12.75 =
X $26.75 =
I SPAS (Plastic/Factoryl Made)---------------- VALUATION $2,050.00 _______________-_____ -
GARAGE---------------------------------------- (number of square feet)
CARPORT--------------------------------------- (number of square feet)
COVERED PORCH-------------------------- (number of square feet) 1 COVERED PATIO----------------------------(number of square feet) B BALCONIES/STAIRS/DECKS-------------(number of square feet)
RETAINING WALLS------------------------(number of square feet)
POOLS ________________________________________---- (number of square feet)
SPAS (Gunite) ____________---___________________ VALUATION $4,700.00--------------------- =
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MOBILE OR MODlJLAR HOME ON SINGLE-FAMILY LOT
(number of square feet) x $18.00 =
TOTAL VALUATION 1 PLAN CHECK FEE
1 ' Total Valuation X -035 = Public Facilities Fee 1 For Commercial andl industrial uses please contact the City of Carlsbad Building Department at 438-1161.
Building plan check fee is 65% of Building Permit Fee (Phone Developmlent Processing Division at 438-1161 for permit fee)
Public Facilities Fee Tax is 3.5% of building valuation:
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The City is currently revising the Housing Elenlent of the General Plan, a Drai
comments froirn Carlsbad Citizens over Housing related issues.
which will be available for review at the beginning of the year.
the meetings js to inform the community of recent Housing ad's Housing needs as determined by the State, and to receive coiiiiiients from the coiiiiiiunity on €Iousing issues of concei-n.
Four (4) meetings are scheduled and rircriilxm of the public are ~vc:lconie to at
any or all of thC1ll.
These meetings are sclieduled for:
Soua'mAsT gumm4TH': NORTHEAST (&JAX"T:
~OP-I'TEn~mST @M.KmmT: NORTXI?VEST QURDRANT:
Stagxoach Park, hhnday. Oct. 29 at 71)il1
st1;ijr. Ocf . 24 at 7p11i
Cr-;ilavera Hills Park, Monday, Nov. 1 i
Cotincil C~haIiilm-s. Monday, Nov. 5 ;
Should you wish additional informs? ion plc:1se call Toill €%msfortl in tht: Planning
Lt-gal3251 Cclolm- 19, 1990
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN
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1615 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, Caliiia 90015--3801
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Mr. Raymond R. Patchett City Manager City of Carlsbad ATTENTION: Patty Cratty _.I <-
1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Clr. Patchett:
SUBJECT: Community Development B1 ock Grant (CDBG) Program Three Year Housing Assistance P1 an (HAP) Approval Grant Number: B-89/91-MC-06-0563 City of Carl sbad
In accordance with the CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 570.306, the i HUD 10s Angeles Office has reviewed your locality's Three Year Housing
Assistance Plan for the period of October 1, 1988 through September 30,
1991. Based on our review, we find your HAP to be acceptable and it is
therefore approved. We have enclosed copies of the HUD approved forms
(HUD-7091.1, 7091.2, and narratives) which constitute the official HAP
documents, unless amended in accordance with 24 CFR 570.306(f) and (y).
Accomplishments toward your HAP goals will be reviewed annually.
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Los Angeles Office, 9.4s
Enclosure
TABLE I - HOUSING STOCK CONDITIONS
STANDARD UNITS SUBSTANDARD UNITS SUBSTANDARD UNITS SUITABLE F(
OCCUPIED UNITS TENURE
TYPE OCCUPlEO VACANT OCCUPIED VACANT
UNITS UNITS UNITS UNITS Total Lomr Income - A B i C 0 E F
6 I Owner 13,307 473 I 258 10 216 131
7 1 Ranter 10,036 763 I 873 66 733 A43
TABLE II - RENTAL SUBSIDY NEEDS OF LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
ELDERLY SMALL f AMI LY LARGE FAMILY T
2,796 , 8 1 V~W LOW Income 587 1,993 216
9 Percent 21.0 % 71.3 % 7.7 % . 10 Other Lower Income 283 1.168 129 1.580
11 ETR 102 474 42 568
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14 [ Percent 20 % 72 76 8 %
TABLE I - UNITS TO BE ASSISTED
0 NEW CONVERSION 10 H REHABILITATION
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16 1 Renter 30 75 -0- * 35
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SUBSTANDARD: Any unit which does not meet or exceed the Section 8 Existing Housing Quality Standards or local building codes, whichever are stricter, are considered to be substandard.
SUITABLE FOR REHABILITATION: Any substandard unit which can be rehabilitated to a standard condition at a cost which does not exceed the cost of building a new replacement structure.
EXPECTED TO RESIDE (BTR): ETR: 568 SOURCE AND METHOD: ETR provided by SanDag
Is not and does not expect to be a problem. Ordinances governing conversions setting standards and procedures including living space and off street parking have been approved and adopted by the City. However, to date, no applications for conversion have been received and/or processed, nor has any interest in such conversion been expressed by the owners of such units.
JQW AD MQQERATE IWCOMES TO RE D-: There are no public actions currently scheduled nor none planned that will have the effect of displacing any households in the City of Carlsbad.
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS:
SUBSTANDARD UNITS:*
TOTAL iimBuus BLBCK INDUlNASIAN OTHERSBISPANICS OWNERS 131 4 0 10 29 8a RENTERS 443 14 0 35 96 298
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I OTHERS: 53 151 19 22
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SMAI3l LARGE
ELDERLY F24HILIES FAWILIES TOTAL TOTAL MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS - 375 1,072 - 133 1,580 TO 3E DISPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0-
BLACK HOUSEHOLDS: 11 30 4 45
TO BE DISPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0-
TO BE DISPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0.
TO BE DlISPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0
TO BE DISPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0
HISPANIC BOUSEHOLDS: 232 662 82 97
TO BE DESPLACED: -0- -0- -0- -0
ASIAN HOUSEHOLDS: 73 211 26 31
* -- See piage 7 - SanDag Methodology ** - See page 8 - SanDag Methodology 1
IQW AND MODERATE INCOME HANDICAPPED HOUSEHOLDS:
ELDERLY 1PERSON SMALL LARGE - NON-ELDERLY FAMILIES FAMILIES ' IAW AND MODERATE 1 WHICH CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE HAND1 CAPPED PERSON: 906 359 3,016 741 I SPECIAL NEEDS: Handicapped households need housing units with acce ramps, wider doorways, assist bars in the bathrooms lower cabinets, and elevators (in two or more stor1 buildings) s
INCOME Horrssmoms
S1NGI;E INDMDUAL'S WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN: Female headed households in 1980,
No spouse Present, with children less than 18 years of age: Male headed households in 1980, No spouse Present, with children
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1 less than 18 years of Age: 369 Household:
Single individual's with dependent children need housing which is both affordable and located close to day care centers and schools. A higher than normal percentage of these households are low and moderate
SPECXAL HOUSING NEEDS:
income. Also, a higher than normal percentage of these households are paying more than 30 percent of their incomes for rent.
OTHER SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS OR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS: Mabilehome Ow- - Owners are faced with the problems of rising space rents and conversion of their mobilehome parks into new commercial and residential developments. Programs continue to be needed that help preserve mobilehomes as a source of affordable housing and assist residents convert to
resident ownership.
"No other special housing needs of low and moderate income households exist in our city".
METHODOLOGY: A copy of the methodology used to derive the figures on the HAP is on file in the Community Development files. However, there is attached a copy of SanDag'e Methodology for the above computations which is the basis of data included in the HAP.
STANDARD UNITS WHICH WILL BE DEMOLISHED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL ACTIONS: OWNER UNITS: None RENTER UNITS: None
SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
The City's condominium conversion ordinance setting standards and procedures has not resulted in the loss of any rental unit available to low income households. No conversions have occurred, nor are any planned. The city is prepared to evaluate and consider actions necessary to maintain its low income rental housing stock at such time as conversions tends to reduce low income rental units.
The city will not widen streets and/or remove houses in low income areas unless affordable replacement housing is available.
The city will not undertake any CDBG activities which will result in the displacement of low income households.
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SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY TAKE TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
The city'e condominium conversions ordinance setting standard8 and procedures has not resulted in the 1088 of any rental unit8 available to moderate income households. No
conversions have occurred nor are any planned. The City is prepared to evaluate and consider actions necessary to maintain. its moderate income housing stock at such time as conversion trend to reduce moderate income housing stock.
The city will not widen streets and remove houses in moderate income areas unless affordable replacement housing is available. The city will not undertake any CDBG activities which will result in the displacement of moderate income households.
SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO PRESERVE OR
hi'eY&lplPent Set Aside F- - Redevelopment Agencies are
required to "set-aside" 20% of their tax increment for lower income lnousing purposes. The city has and will continue to use the "set-aside" funds in a manner consistent with State law and in such a way as to assist the city'e housing for low income residents o the city.
Continule to implement the Coastal replacement housing and inclusionary housing requirements of the Government Code Section 65590.
Where appropriate the city will offer density bonuses or other financial incentives pursuant to Government Code R Section 65915.
The City will not use COBG funds to demolish housing occupied by low income households unless replacement housing is provided.
The City will continue to use CDBG funds (including program income)i to rehabilitate housing for low income households.
The City will act as an information source and liaison for private developers interested in using Low Income Housing Tax Credits to develop affordable housing projects.
The City will pursue the development of affordable housing for low income household8 through available funding resources.
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SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO PRESERVE OR EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING FOR MODERATE INCOME PERSONS :
Continue to implement the Coastal replacement housing inclusionary housing requirements of Government Code Section
65590.
Where appropriate the city will offer density bonuses or other incentives pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.
The city will not use CDBG funds to demoli~h housing occupied
by moderate income households unless replacement housing is
provided.
The city will continue to use CDBG funds (including program income) to rehabilitate housing for moderate income households.
The city will act as an information source and liaieon for private developers interested in ueing Low Income Housing Tax Credits to develop affordable housing projects.
The city will pursue the development of affordable housing for moderate income households through available funding resources.
de Fundina- Redevelopment Agencies are required to "set-aside' 20% of their tax increment for lower income hougling purposes. The city has and will continue to
use the "set-aside" funds in a manner consistent with State Law and in as such way as to assist the moderate income residents of the city.
SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL UNDERTAKE TO IMPLEMENT ITS THREE GOALS:
The city will provide fast track proceseing for housing proposals which will provide affordable housing for low and
moderate income households.
The city shall continue to administer its Section 8 and voucher assisted housing program. The city shall apply for the Section 8 Existing Certificates and Vouchers which will become available during the three year period.
Zoning change8 to help implement the production of housing for low and moderate income households will be considered on a case by case basis.
The city will continue to administer a variety of housing
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rehabilitation programs for low and moderate income households.
EnECTED OR PLANNED REMEDIES:
PROBLEM: Lack of vacant land suitable for new construction. REMEDY: The city where appropriate write down land with
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REHABILIITATION - MAJORITY BENEFIT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME I HOUSEHOLDS ASSURANCE:
1. OMNER OCCUPIED UNITS: The city will require owners applying for rehabilitation or home improvement loans/grants to complete a loan/grant application which will require the owner to indicate his/her gross income. The owner will also be required-to submit a signed copy of his/her latest federal tax return and his/her latest pay receipt. The iricomes will be checked against the latest HUD Section 8 iricome limits. The city's rehabilitation program is not limited to only low/moderate income households. However, the awarded applications will be monitored to acssure that at least a majority of the loans/grant are made to low/moderate income households.
Currently the city's rehabilitation and home improvement program for rental units is designed to only benefit low and moderate income renters. To assure compliance, the city will require all landlords seeking rehabilitation and/or home improvement loans/grants to submit a signed certification that he/ehe has surveyed the incomes of the tenants and that all of the tenants have incomes equal to or less than the Section 8 Lower Income Limits for the applicable household size. The city will periodically conduct its own surveys to assure that the
HUD'S Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program will be rleviewed in the first year of this HAP and within the capacity of the City to administer Section 8 Mod Rehab, Section 312 Rehab, and HUD Rental Rehab Grant Program all three resources shall be utilized.
2. RENTAL UNITS:
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PRIORITY CENSUS TRACTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION:
179
180
PRIORITY CENSUS TRACTS FOR SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION.
179 180
CENSUS TRACTS ACCEPTABLE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION:
171.01 179 178.01 180 178.03 198 178.04 200.03
CENSUS TRACTS ACCEPTABLE OR SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION
171.01 179
178.01 180 178.03 198 178.04 200.03
t THE CENSUS TRACTS LISTED COMPRISE ALL CENSUS TRACTS IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. City including the number of occupants nd median income for each tract ie attached.
A map of all census tracte in the
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PART IV. ANNUAL GOAL NARRATIVE: SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
The Cit!t'8 condominium conversion ordinance setting standards and procedures ha8 not resulted in the loss of any unit available to low income householda. No convereions have occurred, nor are any planned. The city is prepared to evaluate and consider actions necessary to maintain its low income rental housing stock beginning with year one of this HAP if, in fact, convereions would tend to reduce low income rental units.
The city will not widen any streets and/or removes houses in low income areas unless affordable replacement housing is available.
The city will not undertake any CDBG activities which will result in the displacement of low income households.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65590, the city will not approve the demolition or conversion of residential units located in the Coastal Zone occupied by low income households, unless appropriate replacement housing will be provided.
SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO MINIMIZE DISPLACEMENT OF MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS:
The City's condominium conversion ordinance setting standards and procedures has not resulted in the loss of any units available to low income households. No conversions have occurred, nor are any planned. The city is prepared to evaluate and consider actions necessary to maintain its low income rental housing stock beginning with year one of this HAP if, in fact, conversions would tend to reduce moderate income rental units. The City will not widen any streets during the first incremental year.
The City will not undertake any CDBG activities which will result in the displacement of moderate income households.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65590, the City will not approve the demolition or conversion of residential units located in the Coastal Zone occupied by moderate income households, unless appropriate replacement housing will be provided.
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SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO PRESERVE OR EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS:
The City will not use CDBG funds to demolish occupied low income households unleee replacement houeing is provided.
Continue to implement the Coastal replacement housing inclusionary housing requirements of Government Code Section
65590.
Where appropriate the City will offer density bonuses or
other financial incentives pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.
The City will continue to use CDBG funds (including program income) to rehabilitate housing for low income households.
me Occ-t -cc! Pro- - The City ha6 assisted and will seek to continue that assistance to permit low income mobilehome residents to convert to resident ownership.
Tax CreU - Since the passage of the 1986 Tax Act, -the State ha8 established a program enabling developers of rental housing receive federal and state tax credits if a portion of the units in their projects are reserved for low and very low income households. AH developers gain an understanding on how to best utilize thie new program, it is expected that tax credits will become a viable program.
The City will try to tandem the program with other programs and funding sources to provide low income rental housing units.
Section 8 (Existinpl / HoU Vouchera - The Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Rental Assistance Payment Programs assist very low income households with their rental payments. The City will apply for unit allocations as they are available from HUD.
Earm Worker HOUR- - Additional housing for farm workers is needed. The City will investigate, review, and make every attempt to use any State or Federal funds targeted for farm worker housing.
required to "set-aside" 20% of their tax increment for lower income housing purposes. The City has and will continue to use the "set-aside" funds in a manner consistent with State' Law and in such way as to assist the low income resident of the City.
develo-t Set - Wde F~u&i,ng - Redevelopment Agencies are
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SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL TAKE TO PRESERVE OR EXPAND THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING FOR MODERATE INCOME PERSONS : Continuo to implement the Coastal replacement housing inelusitsnary housing requirements of Government Code Section 65590.
Where alppropriate the City will offer density bonuses or other financial incentives pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.
The City will not use CDBG funds to demolish occupied by moderate income households unless replacement housing is
provided.
The City will continue to use CDBG funds (including program income) to rehabilitate housing for moderate income households.
Low- muLiM Tax cr- - Since the passage of the 1986 Tax Act, the State has established a program enabling developers of rental housing receive federal and state tax credits if a portion of the units in their projects are reserved for low and very low income households. A6 developers gain an understanding on how to best utilize this new program, it is expected that tax credits will become a
The City will try to tandem the program with either programs ' and funding sources to provide low income rental housing units.
Farx4lbgkkHsuaing - Additional housing for farm workers is needed. The City will pursue any State or Federal funds targeted for farm worker housing.
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assisted and will seek to continue that assistance to permit moderate income mobilehome residents to convert to resident ownership.
Redeue.l&Rnent Se?t - Mde FYnding - Redevelopment Agencies are
required to "set-aside" 20% of their tax increment for lower income houeing purposes. The City has and will continue to use the "set-aside" funds in a manner consistent with State Law and in such way as to assist the moderate income resident of the City.
on 8 (Existinn) 1 Hausinn Vow - The Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Rental Assistance Payment Programs assist very low income households with their rental payments. The City will apply for unit allocations as they are available from HUD.
SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE COMMUNITY WILL UNDERTAKE TO IMPLEMENT ITS ANNUAL GOALS:
The city will provide fast tract processing for houeing proposals which will provide affordable housing for low and
moderate income householda.
Zoning changes to help implement the production of housing for low and moderate income houeeholds will be considered on a case by case basis.
The City will continue to administer a variety of hosing rehabilitation programs for low and moderate income
households.
The City shall continue to administer its Section 8 and Voucher Assisted Housing Program. The City shall apply for the Section 8'Existing Certificates, the Section 8 Moderate Rehab units, and the Section 8 Vouchers which will become available during the three year period.
REHABILITATION - MAJORITY BENEFIT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ASSURANCE:
1. OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS: The city will require owners applying for rehabilitation or home improvement loans/grante to complete a loan/grant application which will require the owner to indicate his/her gross income. The swner will also be required to submit a signed copy of hie/her latest federal tax return and his/her latest pay receipt. The incomes will be checked against the latest HUD Section 8 income limits. The city's rehabilitation is not limited to only low/moderate income households. However, the awarded applications will be monitored to assure that by least a majority of the loans/grant are made to low/moderate income households.
Currently the city's rehabilitation and home improvement program for rental units is designed to only beinefit low and moderate income renters. To assure compliance, the city will require all landlords seeking rehabilitation and/or home improvement loans/grants to submit cy signed certification that he/she has surveyed the incomes of the tenants and that all of the tenants have incomes
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equal to or less than the Section 8 Lower Income Limits for the applicable household size. pe:riodically conduct its own surveys to aeeure that the landlord certifications are accurate.
HUD'S Rental Rehabilitation Grant Program will be reviewed in the first year of this HAP and within the capacity of the City to administer Section 8 Mod Rehab, Section 312 Rehab, and HUD Rental Rehab Grant Program all1 three resources shall be utilized.
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EXPECTXI) OR PLANNED IMPEDIMENTS AND PLANNED REMEDIES:
PROBLElrl: Lack of vacant land suitable for new
REMEDY: The city will write down land with CDBG funds construction.
and/or available resources to make the purchase and clearing of sites economically feasible. Such other incentives, as may be appropriate and within the City's authority to offer, will be tended to developers if the proposed development includes percentage of low/moderate units.
cARLSBAD: REVISED HAP (October 1, 1988 through September 30, 1991)
Methodologg for Revisions
A. PART 1, TABLE I, HOUSING STOCK CONDITION
STANDARD AND SUBSTANDARD
1) Units = 25,786 (total) (DOF 1988) + (Building Permits)
2) Vacant = 1,312 (DOF 1988) + (Building Permits x Vacancy Rate) 3) Occupied = 24,474 (DOF 1988) (1-2)
Owner/Renter Ratio
Census 1988
1980 Renter / Total = Percent
% SF = 1,638 / 8,823 = 18.6%
2-4 = 754 / 982 = 76.8% = 83.2%
7.9%
5+ = 2,464 / 2,961 MH = 65 / 820 -
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1980 = Estimate 1988 -- X 1988 - 1988 - +
SF = 14,672 + 272 X ,186 = 2,779
2-4 = 2,658 + 70 X .768 = 2,095 5+ = 7,124 + 40 X .832 = 5,960 MH = 925 + 25 . X ,079 = 75
10,909
Total Occupied Renter 1988 = 10,909 Total Occupied Owner 1988 = 13,565 (24,474-10,909)
4) Vacancy Rate = 5.09% (1988 DOF)
Vacant for Sale 1980 -
Vacant for Rent 1980
329 = +565
894 Total Vacant 1980
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% Vacant Rent = 565 / 894 = 63.2%
1,312 x .368 = 483 Totd Owner Vacant 1988 Est.
1,312 x .632 = 829 Total Renter Vacant 1988 Est,
5) 9,713 Owner Occupied Standard (1985 HAP)
9,899 Total Owner Occupied (1985)
- + 186 Owner Occupied Substandard (1985 HAP)
Standard Owner
9,713 / 9,899 = Percent 1985 = 98.1%
Total Owner Occupied (1988) = 13,565 (Step 3) I 6A = 13,307 .981, x 13,565 = 13,307 Owner Occupied Stantlard (1988 HAP)
6) 5,173 Renter Occupied Standard (1985 HAP) + 450 Renter Occupied Substandard (1985 HAP)
5,173/ 5,623 = Standard Renter Percent 1985 = 92.0% 5,623 .
Total Renter Occupied (1988 HAP) = 10,909 (Step 3)
?A = 10,036 .920 x 10,909 = 10,036 Renter Occupied Standard (1988 HAP)
7) 13,565 Step 3 - Total Owner Occupied (1988)
-13,307 Step 5 - Owner Occupied Standard (1988)
258 Owner Occupied Substandard (1988 HAP)
-10,036 Step 6 - Renter Occupied Standard (1988)
873 Renter Occupied Subtandard (1988 HAP)
672 Owner Vacant Standard (1985) - + 14 Owner Vacant Substandard (1985)
686 Total Owner Vacant 1985
8) 10,909 Step 3 - Total Renter Occupied (1988)
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Total Owner Vacant 1988 = 483 1 6B = 473 483 x -980 = 473 Sbndard Owner Vacant (1988 HAP)
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466 Renter Vacant Standard (1985 HAP) - + 41 Renter Vacant Substandard (1985 HAP)
507 Total Renter Vacant (1985)
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466 / 507 = Standard Renter Vacant Percent = 92.0%
Total Renter Vacant 1988 = 829
7B = 763 829 x .921 = 763 Standard Renter Vacant (1988 HAP)
12) 829 Step 4 - -763 Step 11
7D = 66 66 Substandard Renter Vacant (1988 HAP)
13) 156 (::$ 1985 / 186 @[;)= A39
SUBSTANDARD UNITS SUITABLE FOR REIUB~ATION
Substandard units are "suitable for rehabilitation" if they are:
1. Structurally sound (based upon proportion of deteriorating to dilapidated and inadequat original construction); and
2. Economically feasible for rehabilitation (based upon housing rehabilitation prograr experiences which are not inconsistent with the total identified.
In addition, the definition of suitable for rehabilitation was used to insure regionwid consistency and compatibility of the Housing Assistance Plan housing condition assessmen with the "fair share" planning program as well as local housing elements.
A39 x 258 (6C 1988 HAP) = 216 Total Owner Occupied Substandard (1988 HA.
6E = 216
14) 378 (HyJ 1985 /450 ti4 = .840
.840 x 873 (7C 1988 HAP) = 733 Total Renter Occupied Substandard (1988 HAP)
15) 23 ($/:)I 156 (!!$ z.147
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6F = 32
1 16) 121 (Hyp) 1985 I378 ($!$ = -320
-320 x 733 (7E 1988 HAP) = 235 Renter Lower Income Occupied Substandard (1988 HAP)
17) 12 crp) 1985 / 14 (l"") = .857
.857 x 10 (6D 1988 HAP) = 9 Owner Vacant Substandard (1988 HAP)
18) 34 . (") 1985 /41 (l%) = .829
329 x 66 (7D 1988 HAP) = 55 Renter Vacant Subdandanl(1988 HAP)
HAP
HAP HAP
B. PART I, TABLE II, RENTAL SUBSIDY NEEDS
1,304 (8K 1985 HAP)
+737 (10K 1985 HAY)
2,041 Total RSNLIH
2,041 / 5,623 (7A + 7C 1985 HAP) = .363 1
2) .363 x 32.6 (1986 SP); SRA 41
.363 x 1.20 = .436 (1988 % Renters RSNLIH)
-436 (Step 2) x 10,036 (?A 1988 HAP) = 4,376 1988 Renters - RSNLIH
737 (1OK 1985 HAP) + 1,304 (8K 1985 HAP) = 2,041 1985 Renters - RSNL
1,304 1 2,041 = .639
,639 x 4,376 (Step 3) = 2,796 Total Very Lou Income (1988 HAP)
(Percent Lower Income Households)
27.1 (1980 SP)
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'RSNLIH = Rental Subsidy Need of Lower Income Households.
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6) 4,376 (Step 3) -2,796 (Step 5) 1,580 TOW Other Inwar Income (1988 HAP)
10K = 1,580
7) 65-75+ 1980 = 17.6% (CPC) 19.3% (9H 1985 HAP) X 18.8% 2i,o% -- 1987 = 18.8% (CPC) 17.6% -
Percent Elderly Very Low Income (1988 EfA
9H = 21.0%
8) 100.0% - 21.0% = 79.0%
Split 79.0 in same portion SF/LF 1984 72.9% / 80.7% = 90.3%
79.0% x 90.3% = 71.3% SF Perctnt Small Family Very Lou Income (1988 HAI
79.0% - 71.3% = 7.7% LF Percent Large Family Very Low Income (1988 HA€
Step 5 Step 7
2,796 X .210 = 587 Elderly Very Imw Inconme (1988 HAP)
Step 5 Step 8
91 = 71.3%
9J = 7.7%
8H= 587 9) 8K X 9H
10) 8K X 91
81 = 1,993 2,796 X .713 = 1,993 Small Family Very Low Income (1988 HAI
11) Step 5 - (Step 9 + Step 10)
2,796 - (587 + 1,993) = 216 85 = 216 8K - (8H + 81) = 8J Large Family Very Low Income (1988 HAE
10H 10K
12) 1.07 (Step 7) x 16.7 (123 / 737 1985 HAP) 1.07 x .167 = .179
13) 100.0% - 17.9% = 82.1% (1984) 75.0% / 83.3% = .900 82.1% x 90.0% = 73.9% (SF)
1,580 x .739 = 1,168 1,580 x .082 = 129
8.2% (LF)
10H = 283 14) 1,580 x .179 = 283 Elderly Other Lower Income (1988 HAP) 101 = 1,168
1OJ = 129 Small Family Other Lower Income (1988 HAP) Large Family Other Lower Income (1988 HAP)
15) ETR unchanged
16) Displacees to be added by city
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UNSOUND HOUSING BY RACB
A-1) Total lower income minority in unsound housing 1: .138 (1985 HAP (Step A
13.5% x 10.8% (1987 total minority CPC): 16.6% (1988 HAPI
8.8% (1980 total minority)
A-2) Update Minority Distribution
1987 - 1980 7
Black 4.8 4.9
Asian 4.0 5.9 Indian
Others - 8.8 10.8
Hispanic 10.4 12.4
Use CPC to adjust substandard by race
.166 x 258 (6C 1988 HAP) = 43 .166 x 873 (7C 1988 HAP) = 145
Adjust distribution by race using CPC for Indian, Asian, & Others
- Use 1988 HAP (A-1) percent (16.5%) as control total. - Assume Indian and Others relatively unchanged - Assume percent change in others (CPC) due to Asian increase
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Minorities in Owner Substandard (: Minorities in Renter Substandard (
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1988 CPC - = 1988 HAP Percen' 1985 HAP 5
1.6 - - Black 1.6 x 4.9(Step A-2)
4.8 (1980)
Indian 0.0 x NoChange
Asian 2.7 x 5.9 (Step A-2)
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Total 13.5%
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1988 Step A-4 Owner Renter
Black (1.6 / 16.6 = 9.6%) 4 (9.6% x 43) 14 (9.6% x' 145)
Indian (0.0 / 16.6 = 0.0%) 0 (0.0% x 43) 0 (0.0% x 145)
Asian (4.0 / 16.6 = 24.1%) 10 (24.1% x 43) 35 (24.1% x 145)
Others (11.0 / 16.6 = 66.3%) - 96 {66.3% x 1452
Total 43 (Step A-3) 145 (Step A-3)
- 29 (66.3% x 43)
A-6) Hispanic
1980 Distribution (1980 Census) 10.4 12.4
12.4 / 10.4 =1.19 (Control Total)
1988 Distribution (CPC)
A-7) From 1985 HAP (Step C) 28.7% Hispanic occupied unsound housing, adjusting for Hispanic growth
28.7 f 1.19 (Step A-6) = 34.1% (1988 HAP)
258 (6C 1988 HAP) x .341 = 88 Hispanic owners unsound housing (1988 HAP)
873 (7C 1988 HAP) x .341 = 298 Hispanic renters unsound housing (1988 HAP A-8)
LOWER INCOME OVERPAYERS BY RACE
A-f)
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Proportion minorities overpayers = .112 (1985 HAP, Step E)
Increase in minorities as a whole 16.6 (1988 HAP) / 13.5 (1985 HAP Step A-:
.112 (A-1) x 1.23 (A-2) = 13.8% minorities overpayers 1988
Adjust distribution by minority categories
1988 CPC 1980 Census 1980 Census 1988 HAP
% of All Minorities 5 % of Households 5 46 of All Minorities
7.5% - Black 7.3% X 4.9 - - 4.8
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4,378 TOtd RSNLIH (1988 HAP)
A-15) 4,376 x .138 (Step A-3) = 604 Lower income minority households with rental subsidy need 1988
Distribute by minority categories using control total and total percent frc
(Step A-4) and apply 1985 HAP Step F-1 to control totals; Le., for blac
.075 x 604 (Step A-6, above) = 45 which is distributed by type.
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Black 11 (24.1) 30 (67.8) 4 (8.1) 45 (74
Indian 6 (23.7) 18 (67.9) 2 (8.4) 26 (4,
Asian 73 (23.7) 211 (67.9) 26 (8.4) 310 (51.
Others 53 (23.7) 151 (67.9) 19 (8.4) - 223 (38, 604 (Step
12.4 = 1.19 1988 Total t
(1984 HAP, Step F-2) 10.4 1984 Total ‘
.187 x 1.19 = .223 (1988 Proportion)
.223 x 4,376 (Step A-5) = 976 Hispanic RSNLIH (1988 HAP)
Total (Step A-9)
A-8) For Hispanic
.l87 Hispanic RSNLIH x -
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A-10) Hispanic RSNLIH by household type: using 1980 proportions and 1988
Total Small Large - Elderly Family Family
23.8% 67.8% . 8.4% 976
232 662 82
DISPWCEES (from jurisdictions)
HANDICAPPED
The data available from the census for handicapped-related items include response two dfsa,bility questions. For the City of Carlsbad the following data, revised to 1
are presented by applying 1988/1980 total increase (1.97) to proportions of 1980 tot each factor from 1985 HAP.
1980 Total Population 29,964 58,888
1988 Fipre Total Population (DOF) -
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Work Disability
A. - Withworkdisability 4,086
1. Inlabor force 1,395 3. Not in labor force 2,691 a, Prevented from working 2,043 b. Not prevented from working 648 B. No work disability 54,943
Total 59,029
Transportation Disability
A. Age 16-04
B, Age 65+
With a public transportation disability 699 No public transportation disability 58,330
With a public transportation disability 1,375 No public transportation disability 8,449
Although HUD defines handicapped as "capable of independent or group home living which does not coincide with the definition of the cemus, transportation and work diS abilities certainly constitute the main ingredients to determine independent living.
Although no crosstabulations of income, household size, or race with disability are avail able, one could assume that a substantial portion of the handicapped would fall within thc Section 8 income limits, especially those households not in the labor force. Further, onc could assume a substantial portion of the lower income handicapped would fail into thc
"in need" category. Their housing needs are further compounded by design and locatioi requirements which are limited in supply and more expensive. The speciai needs 0' handicapped households, for example, may require ramps, holding bar!!, special bathroon design, lower cabinets, and elevators (in two OP more story buildings).
In Carlsbad the elderly comprise 66.3% to the total disabled from public transportation The balance of 33.7% were small family and 1-e family.
Based on conversation and limited information from the Community Service Center foi the Disabled (CSCD), and the San Diego Regional Center of the State Department 01 Reghabilitation, the balance appears to be small family concentrated. Thus, an estimatc was made.
It was assumed that positive responses to the two disability questions would be consid. erably overlapped. To avoid double-counting, the 699 persons of age 16-64 with 1 transportation disability were omitted from the total.
Disabled
Transportation disability, age 65+
Work disability 4,086 + 1,375
5,461
Family size distribution could be estimated based upon the following assumptions: thc
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be considlered 8 herlth condition, whereas pregnancy or a temporary health problem st as a broken bone that is expected to heal normally would not be considered a hes condition.
Categoritts of work disability status are as follows:
- Wlith a work disability. Persons who have a health condition which limits the k or amount of work or prevents working at a job or business. A person is limitec the kind of work he or she can do if a person has a health condition which restrl his or her choice of jobs. A person is limited in amount of work if he or she is ablle to work at a full time job (35 or more hours per week) job or business. Wi' this category, tabulations are frequently provided on the number of person8 wii work disability who are not in the labor force.
Prevented from working. Persons not in the labor force who have a health c ztion which prevents working at any job or businesa
Public transportation disability category is as follows:
With a public transportation disabilitp. Persons who have a health condition w makes it difficult or impossible to we buses, trains, subways, or other form public transportation.
Limitations: The disability item was included in the 1980 Census because of the need local arii-data on the relative prevalence of work and public transportation disa persons. The decision to include the item was made even though there was test evidc that there was likely to be a problem with data reliability. Specifically, an analysi the 1976 National Content Test, which collected disability information in both an orig interview and a subsequent re-interview, showed that the indexes of inconsistency responses to the work and public disability questions were in the moderate to high rac
Historical Comparability: The 1980 disability item was concerned only with work ability and did not attempt to identify persons with a public transporatation disabi The 1980 item did not contain a clause restricting disability to those resulting frc health clondition which has lasted six or more months; however, it did contain a separ question about the duration of the disability.
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o Those classified as having a work disability were assumed to be ages 1 The 65+ age group would be predominantly retired, and would therefor( be classified as work disabled.
According to recent HUD estimates, 11.1% of one person non-tlderl$ hc holds are handicapped. Other small and large families have 11.7% disa
with 19.7% of these being large family.
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13,510 (1980 Census Households) 906 handicapped 1988
One Person =
Small Family =
''a x 24,474 = 359 Handicapped 1988 13,510
1i665 x 24,474 = 3,016 Handicapped 1988 13,510
Largt Family = - 409 x 24,474 = 741 Handicapped 1988 13,510
Elderly One Person Non-Elderly Small Family Large Family
906 359 3,016 741
Grouping the one-person households into the elderly category group yields the following 1988 estimate.
Elderly Small Family Large Family
1,265 3,016 741,
SINGLE INDMDUALS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
The Census data, revised to 1988, are as follows by applying 1988 proportions of 1988 households (24,474) vs. 1984 households (16,752 1985 HAP Table 27-1) to 1985 HAP totals for each category.
HOUSEHOLD TYPE AND RACE
Total White Black Indian Asian Other Hispanic -----.-
A. Male Householder, 389 334 15 0 0 20 44
No Spouse, with Children
No Spouse, with Children
B. Female Householder, 1,149 983 25 31 7 104 190
C. TotalA+B 1,518 1,317 BO 31 7 124 240
The fht table provides a profile off the single parent household with children by race in comparison te all households by race. The follawing tables provides the percentage of all single parent households with children by race and the percentage of all households by race.
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- White Black Indian Asian Other Hispar
% of all hcmseholda 93.3 0.8 0.3 2.1 3.5 . 8.3
% of single parent with 86.7 2.6 2.0 0.5 8.2 15.1
children
The proportions of minority and Hispanic households with single-parent households wi children is substantially higher with the proportions of minority households of all how holds.
The other comparison that would provide some detail regarding race and single pare household5 with children is the percentage of such households 8s a percent of t households for each race.
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH SINGLE PARENTS
White Black Indian Asian Other Hispi
% of all households of 5.8 20.6 46.7 1.4 14.6 11, I each race
Again, the proportions for minorities are substantially higher than non-minority (white:
The second table also provides several profiles which should be identified. Although direct income information about single-parent households with children is available, poverty status of female-headed families is illustrative of the needs of this spec
group. Female-headed families with children form 6.8% of all families. Further, si families form 43.9% of all below-poverty families, but only 12.3% of all above-pove families.
Thus, one! can assume that the proportion of single-parent households with children fol a significant portion of lower-income households t9in need." Although no direct measi ment of this need has been provided, the above information provides an indication of magnitudle of such needs. Single parent households require special consideration assistance because of their greater need for day care, health care, and other facilities
SPECUIa NEEDS
The following information will present two additional categories of need under section abf the narrative: military and student.
Yilftug: The military population's influence on the demand for housing takes forms: (a) the existing service households trying to find housing; and (b) the for (either retirement or non-retirement separations) service households trying to housing. According to the latest statistics from the Navy Housing Referral Ofl
43,899 military families are eligible for housing. Of course, the major concentratior military population center around Camp Pendleton (immediately north of Oceans Miramarl Naval Air Station (north area of the City of San Diego), and other Navy sta
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Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach.
The Department of Defense Housing Survey is compiled in order to determine military family busing needs, especially in the context of new construction goals. The following information is a summary of the findings for fiscal year 1990.
MILITARY HOUSING SURVEY SAN DIEGO REGION
1. Gross military strength 108,651
2. Gross Eligible Housing requirements 42,352
3. Voluntarily separated 3,619
4. Effective requirements (2-3) 38,733
5. Program limit (90% of 4) 34,860
7. Non-military Family housing 25,314
9. Projected Programable Deficit (5-(6+7]) 2,668
' 6. Military Family Housing 6,878
8. Projected net deficit (4-[6+7]) 6,541
The existing military family housing is scattered around the region but several com- munities have substantial portions of their total housing stock comprised of military family housing.
Student. Student housing is also a cause for concern. Although each student may produce only an individual temporary housing need, the impact upon housing demand and, of course, post-study residence, is critical, especially in the immediate university areas. The University of California at San Diego, for example, provides about 3,600 accommo- dations on eampus; more than 6,000 students require off-campus housing in areas (La Jolla and North Shore) that are even more costly than most housing in other parts of San Diego. UCSD expects an increased enrollement of 3,000 students over the next three years, but does not know whether additional on-campus units will be made available. San Diego State Unviersity, the largest university in the region, has an enrollment of 33,000 students, but provides housing for only 2,000 students on-campus. The! University of San
Diego has about 1,300 oneampus housing units for its student population of just under
4,000. The smaller universities and colleges In the area also generate similar housing problems.
The same market forces that impact the lower income housing population will influence student housing. The high cost of housing, condominium conversions, and student restric- tions make it difficult for students to find affordable housing. This influence is extended beyond graduation and has a detrimental impact upon the region's economy. The recent graduates provide a specialized pool of skilled labor that is vital to the region; however, the lack of affordable housing often leads to their departure from the region.
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- *Household l~onn includes all incoma sources within each household
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
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ADEQUATE HOUSING
Housing which is structurally sound, weather tight, with adequate cooking and plumbir
facilities, heat, light and ventilation; and provides enough rooms for its occupants within tt
economic means of the household.
AFFlORDABLE HOUSING
The federal standard for affordable housing is that no more than 30 percent of the househo
income is paid for shelter.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
City actions implemented to carry out the provisions of the Uniform Housing Code, Unifor
Building Code, Zoning Code and other regulations to maintain City standards for proper use ar
development.
COlrJlPREHENSlVE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
State required planning document which assesses and monitors housing and other SOCI
services for the homeless.
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
A change from the rental or leasing of a residential dwelling to the ownership of the resident
unit, e.g. condominium, cooperative or similar form of ownership.
DEF’ARTMENT OF FINANCE
State department responsible for population estimates provided to cities each year. Estimat
are used for state tax and fee disbursements to the regional and municipal levels.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
State department responsible for preparation of the Statewide Housing Element and Housi
Elernent Guidelines, review of local housing elements, and technical assistance for lo(
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DETERIORATED HOUSING
A residential unit having one or more major defects contributing to the poor condition 01
structure as reflected by lack of adequate repair and maintenance. (See Housing Condition I DILAPIDATED HOUSING
I Units which are unsafe for occupancy due to structural or health hazards and cannot
rehabilitated at a reasonable cost, thus needing to be replaced.
FAlVl I LY
Two or more related people living together in a household (e.g. married couple or adopl
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Household headed by a female with children.
GENERAL PLAN
Document which addresses land use issues through data analysis, policy and implementation
programs which are all consistent with long-range plans the jurisdiction.
GROUP QUARTERS
A place where ten or more unrelated individuals share common dining room(s1 and common
entrances; ten or more unrelated individuals not living in a household.
HOMELESS
Families or persons with no fixed or adequate and clean residence.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (HAP)
A planning document required by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
to assess community housing needs and to link local housing activities closely into the
community development and comprehensive planning process. Required of cities utilizing block
grant funds for housing projects. This document will be replaced by the Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) requirement in 1991.
HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED
Those lower income households paying over 30 percent of their income for housing.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Document which consists of identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs
and a statement of goals and objectives and scheduled programs for preservation, improvement
and development of housing.
HOUSING STOCK CONDITIONS
The structural condition of housing within a jurisdiction; condition can be categorized as:
a) sound (good) condition
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suitable for rehabilitation (substandard, deteriorated condition)
not suitable for rehabilitation-those units which are not structurally sound and where
the cost of rehabilitation will exceed 90 percent of the projected market value after
rehabilitation (dilapidated, deteriorated condition).
HOUSING UNIT
The place of permanent usual abode of a person or persons in a single family dwelling, in a
single unit in a two family dwelling or, a single unit in a multi-family dwelling.
a1 single family unit - unattached housing unit with open space on all sides. Single
family units which are attached are categorized as
condominiums.
housing unit attached to another along sides, floors and/or
ceiling.
b) multi-family unit -
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All persons occupying a residential unit.
INCOME RANGES
Those categories established for the purpose of defining households of low, moderate ai 1 upper income.
a) above 120 percent of the County median income
b) Moderate Income - between 81 percent to 120 percent of the Coun
median income
C) Lower Income - less than or equal to 80 percent of the County medi
income
d) Very Low Income - less than or equal to 50 percent of the County medi
income
Above Moderate Income -
I LARGE FAMILY
A family of five or more.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Housing that is predominately constructed off-site and assembled at the housing site.
OVERCROWDING
Households which have 1.01 + person per room.
REHABILITATION
Actions to restore a structure to sound conditions. [See Housing Stock Conditions).
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS STATEMENT (RHNS)
Regional Housing Needs Statement developed by San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) which provides information on current and projected housing needs (1 99 1-1 996)
for each community in the region. Information< includes, but is not limited to, needs by income
category, tenure projections and farmworker needs.
SECTION 8
An existing housing program for low and moderate income families and elderly. The program
operates by providing "housing assistance payments" to owners, developers and public housing
agencies to make up the difference between the "Fair Market Rent" of a unit, and the tenant's
contribution toward the rent (not more than 30 percent of the tenant's income). This existing
program gives a subsidy to the owner of an existing housing unit wherever an eligible family
rents that unit.
SAN DlEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG)
The Council of Governments established by local governments in San Diego County to facilitate
regional planning for the area.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Assessment of the special needs of such groups as large families, farmworkers, elderly,
handicapped and families with female heads of households.
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
Refers to all deteriorated and dilapidated housing.
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COASTAL ZONE EXEMPTION
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1.MP'LEMENTATION § 305 19.5 Ch. ib
Q 30519.1. City of Carlsbad: housing for persons and families of low or
moderate income: issuance of coastal development permits
(a) This section shall apply only to those parcels and areas uithin the City
of Carlsbad for tvhich a local coastal program has been prepared and certified
by the commission pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 30170 or Section
30171.
(b) Any provisions of any such local coastal program with respect to
housing for persons and families of low or moderate income shall have no
force or effect after January 1, 1982. After that date, housing requirements
for 1.hose parcels and areas shall be determined pursuant to Section 65590 of
the Government Code.
(c) Until such time as, (i) the City of Carlsbad adopts or enacts the
implementing actions contained in any such local coastal program, or (ii)
other statutory provisions provide alternately for the adoption, certification,
and implementation of a local coastal program for those parcels and areas,
coastal development permits for those parcels and areas shall be issued by the
corn mission as provided in this subdivision. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this division, the commission shall issue a coastal development
permit if it finds that a proposed development is in conformity with the
certified local coastal program, exclusive of any provisions with respect to
housing for persons and families of low or moderate income which have been
rendered inoperative pursuant to subdivision (b).
(Added by Stats.1982, c. 43. p. 120, 4 14.5, eff. Feb. 17, 1982.)
Llbrary Referencea
Health and Environment -25.5(4). 32. C.J.S. Health and Environment 55 28 to 36. 92, 91 et seq., 130. 132.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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For Inclusion In The Housing Element
The purpose of this discussion is to describe the City’s Growth Management Program
to demonstrate how the program will not function as a constraint to developmeni I affordable housing.
1. Background
The Ciry of Carlsbad enacted its Growth Management Program in 1986, basing
program on provision of adequate public facilities. It was first enacted by ordinance in L
1986. Subsequently, a citizens group qualified a ballot initiative which proposed an am
cap on residential development (Proposition G). The City viewed an annual residential
as not only inconsistent with its facilities based growth management ordinance but i
inconsistent with the provision of affordable housing and good land use planning. The (
then placed its own measure or -he ballot for voter approval (Proposition E). The Cj
measure proposed an ultimate c .)Felling unit cap on each quadrant of the City coupled v
provision of adequate public facilities concurrent with need. Furthermore, the Cj
measure stated that it was incompatible with the citizens initiative, and if both measi
were approved by a majority of the voters, the one receiving the greatest number of v(
would be the only one enacted. Both measures did receive approval by a majority of
voters, i3nd the City’s measure received more votes than the citizens initiative. TI
Proposition E was the only one enacted by vote of the people. The ordinance was t
amended to be fully consistent with all provisions of the voter approved measure.
The following will analyze the specific provisions of the Growth Management Program
provide detailed explanation of how affordable housing will be developed consistent v
these provisions.
11. LMrnate Dwelling Unit Caps
A. Flexibility Built Into the Program to Allow For Density increases Wk
Appropriate.
In the early stages of development of the Growth Management Program it was
intended to institute statutory dwelling unit caps. Rather, the intent was to prod
realistic estimates of the ultimate amount of development for purposes of projecting
public facilities that would be needed at buildout. The estimates were amved at
applying the mid-point of the General Plan’s residential density ranges to the remair
vacant, developable, residentially zoned land. Subsequently, as part of Proposition E it 1
decided to utilize statutory caps as a way of assuring that facilities capacity would no1
exceede’d at buildout.
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PROJECT NO. PROJECT NAME APPROVED PERMITTED( *) UNITS
SDP 86-12 Rising Glen 73 131 58
CT 8Y-I L& R Pormership 26 72 46
CT 8Y-2!PLTD 88-2 Virrti De Lo Vnlle 32 42 10
CT 90-9iPL'D 90-12 Anorri PA-5 147 189 42
CT 90-SICP 90-2 A kiom PA - 7 14.5 240 95
CT 89-39lPL'D 89-19 Avinrn PA-12 1 08 351 243
CT 89- 1 9ISDP 89- 7 Broccnio 72 12s 53
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twenty-five zones of the City. These Zone Plans have projected residential buildout a
much more accurate level. For example, each zone plan contains a 200' scale map of 1
physical and environmental constraints that exist within the zone. This mapping has
provided the City with a vastly improved picture of the amount of developable acrei
within each zone and quadrant.
As a result of the production of these Zone Plans, the City has verified that the projec
amount Iof residential development within each quadrant based on the control points 1
be less than the Proposition E caps. In fact, it is now projected that the amount
residential development based on the Zone Plans may eventually be more than 2,500 UI
under the Proposition E Caps for the City as a whole.
This is an extremely important point to understand about Carlsbad's Growth Managem
Program. It means that if each of the 25 Zones were to develop according to its Zone P
at the maximum density that the Control Points will allow, there will still be units availa
under th.e cap for granting density increases. As noted above, this was designed into
program, and it has been further refined by the zone plans that have been completed t 1 far.
The units available for density increases due to the above are known as "excess units."
ensure that these units are retained for the primary purpose of encouraging afford;
housing by means of density bonuses, the City has established a Bank of excess units (
a City Council Policy (No. 43) for allocation of these units. The Policy was adoptec
February 1990, and is attached as Exhibit "B". 1
C:. Additions to Bank Due to Individual Project Density Reductions
There is yet another source of excess dwelling units to be added to the Bank.
anticipated, some projects in each quadrant are being designed and constructed at less t
the Control Points. This occurs for a variety of reasons. In many cases it is a markel
decision by the developer to provide larger lots. Regardless of the reason, these proj
free up more units because the projected residential buildout for the Zone is predic:
upon everyone building at the Control Point. Exhibit "At provides several recent exam
of density reductions which will make more excess units available for other propertie
the quadrant. These excess units are added to the Bank and are available for den
increases within that quadrant to encourage affordable housing. As indicated above, tl:
units are retained by the City and allocated in accordance with adopted City Council PC
No. 43.
In summary, the City has a Bank of Excess Dwelling Units that are available for der
increases without exceeding the quadrant caps. It is estimated that the bank
approximate over 2,500 units. Excess units are made available from three sources:
1. Additional units built into the quadrant cap numbers in the begim
of the program.
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cumulatively less than the quadrant cap.
Reductions in some individual project densities. 3.
In conclusion, the dwelling unit caps that are a part of the City’s Growth Management
Program will not be constraints to developmenr of affordable housing because a sufficient
number of Excess Unirs will be available to grant density bonuses wherever appropriate.
111.
In addition to setting an ultimate dwelling unit cap, the City‘s Growth Management
Program requires that adequate public facilities be planned, funded, and constructed
concurrent with the need generated by new development. To implement this requirement,
the City has been divided into 25 Local Facility Management Zones. Each Zone is required
to prepare a Local Facilities Management Plan as a prerequisite to development.
Zones 1 through 6 are the in-fill areas of the Ciry, and those Zone Plans were prepared by
City staff. Most facility needs for these zones are addressed by the City’s Capital
Improvement Program through typical fees. In the rest of the zones, the property owners
are responsible for preparing the Zone Plans. As part of these plans, the property owners
must indicate how the public facilities needed by the zone will be paid for. The first
privately prepared plan was Zone 19. This plan contained acceptable financing provisions.
Thus, zones 1 through 6 and 19 are able to develop normally at this time.
Zones 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, and 24 prepared Zone Plans that did not contain
acceptable facility financing provisions. Their primary deficiency was in addressing certain
citywide facilities. However, the plans were otherwise satisfactory and useful for planning
purposes. It was decided to conditionally approve these plans, subject to later preparation
of an acceptable Financing Plan. With conditional approval of their plans, the property
owners have generally been able to obtain Master Plans, Tentative Subdivision Maps, and
other similar discretionary approvals for their land. In the absence of an approved
Financing Plan, they cannot obtain a Final Map, grading permit, or building permit.
In order to facilitate financing for the Citywide facilities, the City has pursued a large-scale
Mello Roos Community Facilities District (CFD). The CFD required some time to assemble,
but it is now fully approved and operational. With this key financing program in place, it
is now possible for the zones listed above to complete their required Financing Plans. The
Financing Plan for Zone 7 is the furthest along and is expected to go to the City Council
for approval in July 1991. Financing Plans have also been submitted i:o staff for review
for zones 11 , 12, and 20. Approval of these plans is expected to follow closely after Zone
Requirement for Adequacy of public Facilities
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Financing; Plans for zones 9, 14, 15, 18, 22, and 24 will be submitted by the properl
owners when they are ready to proceed with their development. Zone Plans for zones 1:
16, and 2:l are in preparation at this time. Zone Plans for zones 10, 17, 23, and 25 w
be wbmirted when the property owners are ready to pursue discretionary approvals.
The facility requirement of the Growth Management Program has probably had the effe
of a temporary moratorium within certain zones, but it did not stop housing productio
During the five year period from 1986 through 1990, a total of 4,991 new dwelling u,j
were constructed. This development took place in zones 1 through 6 and 19, as well
other zones where "pipeline" projects were to go to completion. Development will so
resume in Zones 7, 11, 12, 20, and orher zones. The City is in an excellent position
encourage and facilitate the development of a significant affordable housing component
the large, undeveloped areas of these zones. Therefore, in looking to the future, t
requirement for provision of adequate public facilities concurrent with need will not inhi
or act as a constraint to the development of affordable housing in Carlsbad.
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COUNCIL POUCY STATEMENT
d 2/6/90
General Subject: PROPOS~ON E *EXCESS DWELLING
UNIT ALLOCATlON nqjp 2/6/90
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SpeClflC Subject: FORMAL PROCEDURE ESTABUSHING GUlDEUNES
FOR ALLOCATION OF PROPOSmON E 'MESS'
DWELLING UNITS.
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Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and
Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for allocation of "excess" dwelling units when, following the adoptio
residential Local Facilities Management Plans within a quadrant, the Proposition E quadrant
greater than the number of dwelling units approved or issued after November 4, 1986 p
allowable units per the Growth Management Control Points.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
Although it should not be mandatory that excess dwelling units be allocated if they become a\
and it would be desirable to not attain the ultimate residential dwelling unit caps established
adoption of Proposition E, the following criteria is established to determine eligibility for consid
of "excess" dwelling unit allocation, subject to the required findings in Proposition E.
Projects eligible for consideration in order of priority include:
1. Housing development for low or moderate-income households as defined by Ca
Government Code Section 6591 5.
Senior citizen housing as defined by Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.1 8.045.
lnfill Single Family Subdivisions, Zoned R-1, that meet all development standards and whl
sizes are equal to or greater than adjacent subdivided R-1 properties.
Projects within the existing general plan density range that provide, without other cornpens
for some significant public facility not required as part of the development process.
Projects proposing a zone change from non-residential to residential based upon the foll
findings:
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The property was zoned for other than residential use oil July 1, 1986.
The property is compatible for residential use without significant mitigation.
The density of the project does not exceed the Growth Management Control
of any adjacent residential property.
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(A Cross Tabuhtim~ of Ne& ad sduriorrr)
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Mitigating Opptiunilicr
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Land use 4~onlro1F Pmgmn~ 2,4 (Adaptive Rcrrsr)
Pmgmm 2.5 (Mid Use)
PTMm 3.h (Set&u/EM+y)
Pmgmm 3.7b (Ahemalive Housing)
Pmgmm 3.11 (Smak Mon Aflkhbk Hawing)
Gnndh MGtnagement Pmgmm 3.8 (Gmd Mamgemmt)
Genrml Plan Densities PmgMm 23 (DNCbpabL Acreage)
Progm 3.7.u (Dens* -)
Pmgmm 3.7h (Gencml Phn Changes)
Progmm 3.8 (GWd hfaMgement)
Redevelopment Phn Pmgram 1.6 (Rehab Subsidies)
(Rehab Incentives)
Pwgmm 1.7 (Acquisition & Rehab)
Pmgmm 1.8
Pmgram 1.9 (Rehab - Ht~~rau~s)
Open Space Requirements Progmm 2.2 (Devebpment Stanihis)
helopment Sbndardr Pmgmm 2.2 (hebpment Saw)
Pmgmm 3.7b (Abermtivc Housing)
Pmgmm 3.7b (AitermIive Housing) Buikiing, 13e~kal an4 Plumbing Codes
Code Enfircement Pmg- Pmgmm 1.5 (Rehabiihtw n)
Offsite Inqsr0Vement.s Pmgmm 3.7.g (In-Kind Impmvrmlnts)
Fees and I%dions Progmm 3.72 (Fee Waiver)
Pmcessing an4 Pennit Pmcessing Pmgram 3.7J (P* Pmcesing)
California Envirounental Qua& Ad Program 4.1 (Housing Impad FCC)
hick XXW - Califi Comtitutwn Progmm 3.4b (SeniorlEkier&) -
Pqmm 3.9 (Hwing Ncsds Mies)
Financing Pmgmm 3.1 0.a (Modgage Revenue Bond)
smng
Pmgmm 3.1 Ob (Lending Pmgmm)
Pmgmm 3.1 3 (~~ Reinvednwd)
Pmgmm 3.14 (Hwsirrg Td Fund)
Price o/ Land Pmgm 3.1 2 (Lon4 Banking)
cact of Cc~ndructwn Progmm 2.2 (Dcvelopmcnt Stamla&)
Envhmcntal NONE
Dnwrght and Water Suppb Pmgmm 5.2 ~~C~ion)
~apogmpl?l Pmgmm 3.74 (In-Kind Gmtributkms)
Sensitive Habitats NONE
coadnl zonr Pmgmm 1.6 (Rehab Subsidis)
Progntm 1.7 (Aequiriliorr & Rehab) Pmgmw~ 1.8 (Rehab Incmiives)
Pmgmm 1.9 (Rahob - H-)
Pmgnlm 1.11 (--) - 3.6.a (Inc-1
Pmgm 3.66 (I=-)
Pwgram 3.7.a (Dcnrirr-)
Agricu¨ LandIW-n Ad NonC
Aiquui Land use Phn Pmgmm 2.5 (Mid Use) PmgmwI 3.3m (Transitional Sheb)
Pmgm 3.7.b (Abmalive Housing)
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick's Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City's first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children's library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Mq*orie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT
B. STATE LAW .................................................................................................................
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS
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11. FRAMEWORK FOR OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATtON PLANNING ..........
A. OPEN SPACE DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM B. PFlOTECTlON OF OPEN SPACE LANDS
Talble 1 : REGULATORY OPEN SPACE PROTECTION ...............................................
C. CONSTRAINED LANDS ...............................................................................................
D. PRECLUDING DEVELOPMENT ON OPEN SPACE LANDS
E. EXISTING AND APPROVED OPEN SPACE ................................................................
F. CITYWIDE OPEN SPACE PLAN
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Table 2: EXISTING AND CONSTRAINED OPEN SPACE ACREAGES
Table 3: FUTURE OPEN SPACE ACTION PRIORITIES ..............................................
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G. MAPS OF THE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT ..............................
111. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION F
GRAMS
OPEN SPACE PLANNING AND PROTECTION ...............................................................
A. GOALS ...... ................................................................................................
B. OBJECTIVES
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ......................................
OBTAINING OPEN SPACE .................................................................
A. GOALS
B. OBJECTIVES .........................................................................................................
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS .......................................
SPECIAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ..............................................................................
A. GOALS
B. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
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A. GOALS ..................................................................................................................
B. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
PROIMOTING AGRICULTURE ................ ....................................................................
A. GOAL .... ........................................................................................................
B. OBJECTIVES
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS .....................................
FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT ..............................................................................................
A. GOALS
B. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS .....................................
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AIR QUALITY PRESERVATION ....... ......................... ....................................... 33
A . GOAL .................................................. ................................................................ 33
B . OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................ 33
C . IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ............................................. 33
WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ............................................................................................ 33
A . GOAL ...................... ................................................................................................ 33
B . OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................ 33
C . IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ............................................. 34
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION ....................................................................... 35
A . GOALS ......................................................................................................................... 35
B . OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................ 35
C . IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ............................................. 35
IV . MAPS .................................................................................................................. 37
Map 1: OFFICIAL OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION MAP ................................................ 37
Map 2: CONCEPTUAL OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION MAP ...................................... 38
Map3: LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE MAP .................................................. 39
V . GLOSSARY ........................................................................................... - .............. 41
"Goals, objectives and action pro-
gram to preserve and regulate land
for open space and conservation
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Under State law (Section 65302 et.seu.,
nia Government Cdeh cities must adopt bot
Space and Conservation Elements. The City of (
has chosen to combine the two elements into one
hensive element. This element establishes policic
preservation and conservation of open space lan
ship. They guide and coordinate decisions related pre-
dominantly to the undeveloped land and water surfaces
which influace and shape the formal quality of Carlsbad’s
physical mvironments. Because open space is a central
component in determining a balanced land use pattern,
Element. Open space serves to provide visual relief to the
urban form resulting from all the other land uses. The
Land Use Map which is a part of the Land Use Element
this element bears a strong relationship to the Land Use
identifies designated open space areas.
The Open Space and Conservation Element re-
lates tothe Parks andRecreationElement in that parks are
rccOpen Space is defined as any are
of land or water which, for what-
ever reason, is not &veloped for
enhances residents 9 qual@ of life.
urbanized uses and which therefor
The open space may be in its natu-
ral state or modified in such a way
that the modificatiovz itself contrib-
Utes to this enhancement. ”
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way that the modification itself contributes to this f. Wetlands.
enhancement. g. RiparianAreas.
Open space may fall into one or more of the CATEGORY 2: Open Space for M
Production of Resources following five c,ategories:
CATEGORY 1: Open Space for Preservation a. Forestry/Agriculture/Aquaculture.
of Natural Resources i) Forestlands;
a. PlantlAnimal Lifekbbitat. iii) Agriculture;
i) Trees and Woodlands; iv) Aquaculture;
ii) Forests and Groves; v) Horticulture, including greenhous
iii) Plant life; vi) Flower fields.
iv) Animal life;
v) Habitat for fish and wildlife species; or b. Water Management.
vi) 13uffers, links and corridors to enhance the i) Water reservoirs;
preservation of natural resources. ii) Ground water recharge basins; or
iii) Watershed lands.
ii) Rangeland;
b. Nature Preserves.
c. Water Features. estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams.
i) Oceans;
ii) ltivers; d. Major Mineral resources.
iii) Streams;
iv) Lagoons; CATEGORY 3: Open Space for 0 v) Lakes; Recreation (Programmed and Unprogrammet vi) Ponds;or
wi) Estuaries. a. School grounds.
c. Commercial fishery elements, incluh
i) School playgrounds; or
ii) School athletic fields and courts.
b. Public parkdrecreation areas (pro@
d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks.
i) Coastal beaches;
ii) Coastal bluffs and cliffs;
iii) :Lagoon beaches; and unprogrammed).
iv) Lakeshores; i) Cityparks; v) Banks of rivers and streams; or
vi) Watershed lands. ii) Special use areas;
iii) Special resource areas, including b
iv) State recreation areas;
e. Canyonsfillsides. v) Other public recreation areas, othel
vi) Areas for access to park and ra
sites, lakeshores, beaches, lagoons.
ponds, rivers, streams, estuaries and
bluffs and cliffs.
i) Hillsides; a trail; or
ii) Slopes; or
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i) Links and greenways between major recre-
ation and open space areas, including the ret-
reational use of utility easements, and railroad
corridors; i) Museums;
ii) Recreational use of banks of rivers and ii) Arboreta;
streams; or iii) Zoologic; or iii) Scenic highways. iv) Botanical gardens.
surrounding communities and within the City.
e. Museums/Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical.
d. Trails for walking, hiking, biking, and skate-
boarding, including associated improvements such as
staging areas, picnic areas and viewpoints.
i) Carlsbad Trail System; and
ii) All other trails.
CATEGORY 5: Open Space for Public Hea
and Safety
a. Hazardous or special condition areas.
i) Airport safety zones;
ii) Earthquake faulit zones;
e. Campgrounds. iii) Manufactured andor natural steep slo
and hillsides;
f. Golf courses. iv) Unstable soils;
v) Watersheds;
g. Private recreation areas, including beaches. vi) Floodplains;
i) Homeowner pocket parks; vii) Landslide-prone areas;
ii) Ballfields;
iii) Beaches; or
iv) Other.
viii)Other hazardous areas; or
ix) Buffers around said resources.
b. High fire-risk areas.
c. Areas for protection and conservation ofwal
d. Areas for protection and enhancement of i
h. Equestrian facilities.
CATEGORY 4: Open Space for Aesthetic,
Cultural and Educational Purposes
quality.
a. Scenic/Historic/CulturaVEducational Value.
i) Scenic; e. BluB subject to wave erosion.
ii) Historic, and cultural value, including pale-
ontological and archaeological areas; or
iii) Educational value, including sigmficant
andor representative natural habitats, hydro-
logic, and geological areas.
B. PROTECTION OF OPEN
SPACE LANDS
There are a variety of regulatory measures whic
protect environmental resources in the City of Carlsba
These regulations operate at all levels of govemen
including federal regulations such as the National Env
ronmental Policy Act (NEPA), state regulations an
agencies such as the California Environmental quality Ac
(CEQA), and city regulations such as the Carlsbad Mu
nicipal Code.
b. Buffers between land uses, including larger
setbacks (building and roadways), and open space mark-
ing entries to major developments or neighborhoods.
c. Greenbelts providing separation from sur-
rounding communities.
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“There are a variety of regulatory
measures which protect environ-
mental resources in the City of
Car1sbad. These regu1ations OPer-
ate at all ,levels ofgovernment, in-
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cluding..@deral regu1ati0ns such as
Act (NEPA), state regulations and
agencies :wch as the California
(CEQA), and city regulations such
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and Game (CDFG), pursuant to the California
gered Species Act. In either case, impacts w
specifically evaluated and may require mitigatic
federal act requires the USFWS to make a deten
with regard to “jeopardy” to the species. If jeol
found, the USFWS would likely ask for alternat
measures to avoid or reduce impacts to the speci
greatest degree possible. Any federal agency acl
project, such as a Section 404 permit, would wit
to “jeopardy” to the species. If jeopardy is foi
USFWS would require that the federal agency en
USFWS in a formal consultation per Section
Endangered Species Act. Project impacts are rev
determine whether the project “may affect” (
“take” federally listed threatened or endangered I
Similarly, the State act prohibits agenc
approving projects under CEQA that would jec
the continued existence of a candidate species
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habitats. All wetlands, therefore, are also waters of the
United States and are legally defined with respect to the
ACOE permitting requirements in the Federal Manual for
Identlfylng and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.
In addition, proposed impacts to wetlands
may jeopardize a federally-listed threatened or en(
gered species or destroy or adversely modlfy the cril
habitat of such species, regardless of acreage impa
may require formal consultation with the Corps of El
neers andtheUSFWS pursuantto Section 7 ofthe Fedc
Endangered Species Act.
Aggregate wetland impacts, defined as direct fill
or indirect effects of fill greater than 1 acre, require a
permit. Certain activities in wetlands or waters ofthe U. S .
are automatically authorized, or granted a National per-
mit, provided they meet specific conditions. All impacts
of 10 acres or more require an Individual Permit, which
includes consultation with federal agencies, public notice,
and prepsatbn of a project alternatives analysis, under
the 404(b)(l) Guidelines, that must address avokiance or
minimization of wetland impacts.
California Environmental Ouality Act (CEO
CEQA was adopted in 1970 with the intenti01
ensuring that infomtion regarding the envirome~
impacts of a proposed project would be available
bodies responsible for approving or denying that proje
CEQA requires the preparation of an Environmen
Impact Report (EIR) if the proposed project will hi
“significant” environmental impacts. The EIR mu
identify environmental impacts and suggest project alt
natives and mitigation measures. The approving ager
should not approve a project as proposed if there i
alternatives or mitigationmeasures which would sub&
tially lessen the impacts. Therefore, CEQA forms
powerful open space protection tool for certain resource
including all open space for the protection of natui
resources, open space for agriculture, forestry and aqua
ulture, mineral resources, parks and recreation are
scenic resources, and a variety of public health and safe
hazards.
All permit applications to the ACOE are evalu-
ated under the EPA’s 404(B)( 1) Guidelines. The guide-
lines are used as the primary environmental criteria for
evaluatingthenecessity of aproposeddischarge ofdredged
or fill material into waters of the United States. Evalua-
tion under the guidelines determines whether the least
damaging and feasible environmental alternative is sought,
and whether unavoidable impacts are mitigated appropri-
ately. The basic premise under the guidelines is that
mitigation should not be used to offset avoidable impacts.
If it is determined that avoidable impacts will occur from
the project, an individual permit including public review
and detailed alternative analysis may be required.
California Department of Fish and Game Cod
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not have
a formal permitting process of their own for wetland
habitats, but is advisory to the ACOE under Section 404
of the Clean Water Act and via the Federal Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act for all proposed wetland im-
pacts. The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act provides
that the USFWS must be consulted for any proposed
impact to wetlands that is under federal review. The
USFWS is allowed to comment on all proposed impacts
with a view to the conservation of wildlife resources by
preventing or reducing the avoidable loss, or damage to,
wildlife resources.
1601/1603
The California Fish and Game Code, the CDF(
must be contacted for a Streambed Alteration Agrmme~
for any project that my impact a stream or wetland. ’ll
CDFG generally evaluates the information gathered du
ing preparation of the project’s EWEIS and attempts 1
satisfy its permit concerns in these documents. Th
CDFG often accepts mitigation for stream or wetlan
impacts as a product ofthe wement. The policy of ‘‘n,
net loss” of wetland habitat is mintah& by the CDFG
Typically, construction restrictions and mitigation con&
tions are established for granting of their agreement. An:
impact to wetlands will require recreation ofwetlands 01
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at least an acre-for-acre basis. Replacement ratios are
generally higher, however, to offset the immediate loss,
replacement time, and inherent failures in mitigation
attempts. SectIion 160 1 applies to public agency propos-
als and Section 1603 for private-sector proposals.
Local Coastal Program
Each of the 15 counties and 53 munic
along the California coastline is required by the CS
Coastal Act to prepare a Local Coastal Program
The LCP includes two main components: a land 1
and related implementing measures including a
map and zoning ordinance. In particular, the local
land use plans include measures specifically in&
protect natural open space resources, scenic re!
agricultural lands, and public access rights.
Carlsbad Municiual Code
There are a number of components of tl
municipal code which Serve to protect open s
sources, These include the protection fiom deve
of specific resources such as steep slopes, as
measures which guide the City’s project des@
process. The municipal code specifically addre
protection of all the types of open space includt
Category 1: Open Space for the Preservation of
Resources, certain types of agriculture, certai
ational open spaces, scenic resources, and certal
and safety issues. Particular components ofthe rn
code which regulate open space include the Ope
Ordinance, the H-illside Ordinance, the Planned 1
ment Ordinance, the residential park land de
requirements, and the industrial park land de
requirements.
State Lands Commission
The State Lands Commission is an independent
agency, under the direction of a board, with responsibility
for administering certain public lands owned by the state
or under its control, including vacant school sites, tide-
lands, submerged lands, swamp and overflowed lands,
and beds of nwigable rivers and lakes. With powers to
sell, lease or dispose of lands, provided any such action is
in the public interest, and with the authorization to ap-
prove or deny permitS for private use of state lands, the
Commission rriay play a role in protecting certain open
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State I2ecreation Planning
The State Recreation Planning column is in-
cluded in Table 1 : Regulatory Open Space Protection not
because of any regulations administered by the State
Recreation Department, but rather because the de facto
operations of the department serve to protect certain
coastal resources within Carlsbad. The State owns land
for the State Beach Recreation Area, as well as additional
land in Zone 3, which it may seek to develop to expand the
existing camping facilities offered at the State Beach.
Thus, the state’s recreation provision and planning have
an impact on the open space inventory in Carlsbad.
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The City’s growthmanagementprogrm
two critical components with regard to protectioi
space in Carlsbad. The first requires that all
prepare a constraints map indicating the locati
variety of resources considered environmenti
strained. Beyond this environmentally constrai
aside”, the growth management program require
additional 15-percent ofthe otherwise developab
set aside for open space. (The growth manage
percent open space standard does not apply i
zones because, at the time the standard was est
It should also be noted that under Article 6:
California Recreation Trails, State Public Resources
Code, addressing “Open-Space Elements and Trails”,
State law 5076 says: “In developing the open-space
element of a general plan . . . every city and county shall
consider demands for trail-oriented recreational use and
shall consider :such demands in developing specific open-
space programs. ”
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types indicated in Table 1 as protected under growth
management are those that are regulated without consid-
eration of the additional 15-percent requirement.
Land Trusts
Throughout America, there are a growing num-
ber of local, state, and regional groups called land trusts,
conservancies, or foundations. These private, nonprofit,
mon goal in attempting to protect open space lands
tax-exempt charitable corporations typically share a com-
threatened by development. Some land trusts are formed
to address a specific resource. One such local group is the
Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation. However, the more
their community. The inclusion of “Land Trusts” as a
active tru* try to affect land use pattern throughout
column in Table 1 is an attempt to recognize the types of
LdEnvironmentally constrained
lands are areas in which develop-
ment is notpermitted due to envi-
ronmental conditions and which
include beaches, permanent bodic
of waEer, floodways, slopes greater
than forty (do’percgnt, significant
woodland habitats, (and other sig-
nificaflt environmental features as
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An ease:ment is a grant of one or more property
rights by the property owner, to and for the use by the City
andor the publilc. An open space easement is one which
precludes the fiiture or additional development of land
covered by the easement and which may allow public use
of that land.
space protected by easement, open space zonhg
space General Plan designation, or is publicly ow
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approved tentative maps or final maps; and
* Open space included in approved maste
and specific plans.
Open Space Zoning
The dis>trict established to regulate open space
lands in the City of Carlsbad within which regulations and
requirements undformly govern the use of the land.
The open space shown in Table 2: Existi
Constrained Open Space Acreages, has been measi
a zone-by-zone basis. The acreage for each zone :
cityade total are estimates. As can be seen in Tab'
total amount of existing and approved open SI
Carlsbad, measured at the end of 1991, equaled a
mately 5,900 acres, or roughly 22 percent of the
total area.
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The acquisition of fee interest in open space lands 1 for just compensation. F. CITYWIDE OPEN SPACE PI
General Plan Open Space
One ofihe land use classifications identified in the
Land Use Element of the General Plan is open space.
Lands classified as open space are precluded from devel-
opment under the Open Space and Land Use Elements of
the General Plan.
The following is a discussion of Carlsbad
space plan from a citywide perspective, defin
relative priorities and general intent for future ope
acquisition by type of open space (the types or cal
of open space discussed below are those identifie
open space definition and Classification System s
Table 3: Future Open Space Action Pr
indicates the relative citywide priorities for each
open space, as well as the priorities for action on
by-zone basis. The citywide priorities were set by
ering the importance of each open space type I
comidering the degree of protection already aff;
that me by existing regulations. nus, for e
important components ofthe open space system, 1
are s;ven the lowe& ciwde priority because
already effectively protecM under existing envi
tal regulations. Trails, (along with several c
sources), on the other hand, are given the highest I
prioriQ because there is no other program, o
regulations, wkch assures implementation of
posed citywide tkl system. To he extent pass
City should implement the Citywide Open Spac
ties.
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E. EXISTING AND APPROVED I OPENSPACE
The city of Carlsbad includes substantial areas
which are already developed and in which, therefore, the
ally, there are rrmy projects for which planning approvals
have been givt:n, although the projects have not been
mnstructed. Open space lands that are considered as
existing and approved include:
Pattern Of Open sPace has largely been defined+ Addtion- wwe both wetIan& and trails could be m&dera
* opein space which was dedicated or designated
in the past and which is, therefore, part of the City's
current inventolry of open space areas. This includes open -
TABLE 2: EXISTING AND
EXISTING/
APPROVED
ZONE OPEN SPACES
1 820.67
2 111.10
3 71.20
4 52.30
5 223.50
6 405.00
7 329.10
8 560.00
9 202.80
10 244.10
11 423.60
12 207.80
13 238.40
14 356.40
15 256.10
16 121.70
17 2.10
18 250.00
19 816.85
20 159.30
21 20.40
22 94.30
23 0.00
24 48.60
25 33.70
rnTAL 6,049.02
CON- OPEN SPACE ACREAGES3
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CONSTRAINED
& EXISTING/
CONSTRALNED APPROVED
OPEN SPACE' OPEN SPACE2
18.16 838.83
14.00 125.10
0.72 71.92
1.24 53.54
47.19 270.69
44.46 449.46
5.34 334.44
8.54 568.54
0.00 202.80
78.00 322.10
67.64 491.24
3.56 21 1.36
7.29 245.69
56.19 412.59
11 0.62 366.72
15.65 137.35
34.26 36.36
0.00 250.00
12.45 829.30
15.00 174.30
11.56 31.96
0.47 94.77
102.08 102.08
4.45 53.05
97.31 131.01
756.18 6,805.20
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basis are sometimes referred to in this section, but are fully
discussed in the: Open Space and Conservation Resource
agencies’ actions (for example through expansio
University of California Reserve), dedication c
tional lands for preserves, or through specific mi 1 ManagementPlan. requirements (for example to mitigate for imr
coastal sage scrub). I vation of Natural Resources Water Features (IC.)
CATENGORY 1: Open Space for the Preser-
Plant/lW Life/Habitat (1 a.)
Open space for plant and animal fife, and habitat
conservation is considered a Category 1 citywide prior-
ity. The general intent is to optimize natural resource values throughout the open space system, and more
specifically, to maximize protection and enhancement of
plant and animal life and habitats within various pre-
serves. Much of the protection of plant and animal life,
and habitats is ,accomplished through existing regulatory
protection. Additionally, the City is preparing a Habitat
Management Plan to provide a planning fi-amework spe-
cifically designed to protect such resources, However, in
determining the best use for open space within each zone
of the City, it is clear that many benefits for plants and
wildlife could he integrated with open space set aside for
other reasons. For example, the design of linear open
space greenways can accommodate trails and protect
aesthetic resources in the landscape, but, at the same time,
be located so as to serve as additional buffers to riparian
woodlands or other sensitive habitat areas.
Water features are considered a Cate
citywide priority for the citywide open space
Although water features themselves are well proa
environmental regulations, the intent of the ope
plan is to expand the amount of open space adj:
water features and to provide connected ope1
corridors which are based on the distribution c
features such as creeks. Much of the future ope
system in currently undeveloped areas ofthe city
aligned alongside creek comdors.
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Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (Id.)
Beaches, bluffs and banks are considera
egory 2 citywide priority for future open space p
In many cases, these resources are already p
through environmental regulations. Wherever si
tection fails, the open space system may serve a
tant role in completing the protection of these re
Canyons/Hillsides (le.)
Canyons and hillsides are considered a C
2 citywide priority for future open space planni
City’s regulations already protect hillsides whicl
40-percent slope, but this regulation does not prc
extreme slopes. In some cases the more moderal
serve important open space functions which mi@
to future development if they are not protected in
space system.
Nature Preserves (lb.)
Open space for nature preserves is considered a
Category 4 citywide priority. The protection of plant
and animal diversity is important, and the establishment
and continued (operation of preserves form a key compo-
nent in achieving this goal. However, the citywide priori-
ties set by this study are primady concerned with the
types of open space whichthe City should be striving to set
aside between now and build out. The existing preserves - Batiquitos and Buena Vista Lagoons and the University
of California Dawson Los Monos Reserve - should con-
tinue to be managed for natural resource values. Addi-
tional future preserves in the City may result fi-om other
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Wetlands (lf.1
Wetlands are extensively protected und
ing envifonmenfal regulations, ih he U.S. k
of Engineers (COE), the califofia D~~~~~ - I
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and Game (CDFG), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service fuSFWS) all having various degrees of control
over wetland impacts. Because of the high degree of
protection already afforded to wetlands, they are consid-
ered a Category 5 citywide priority for open space
actions. This does not mean that wetlands are considered
unimportant in the City’s open space system, but rather
that their inclusion in the open space system is already
assured and therefore no additional protection would
generally be required through the open space Planning
Commercial Fisheries (2c.I
Commercial fisheries are considered a Categ
5 citywide priority for future open space planning.
Mineral Resources (2d.l
Carlsbad does not have any economically sig
cant minerd resources. Mineral resources are consid
a Category 5 citywide priority for future open SI
process. planning.
Riuarian Areas (k.1 CATEGORY 3: Open Space for Outd
Riparian areas are considered a Category 4
citywide priority . Riparian areas are effectively pro-
tected through a variety of environmental regulations.
Because of the extensive protection already afforded to riparian areas, their inclusion in the open space system is
already reasonably assured and, therefore, limited addi-
tional protection is required through the open space plan-
ning process.
Recreation
School Grounds (3a.l
School grounds are considered to be part of
city7s inventory of open space areas. They have b,
placd h Category 2 citywide priority. school si
function not ody to provide Spatial and visual coml
point to otherwise developed areas, but also as rec
ational open space for school children during school ho
and for informal recreation outside ofschool hours. So
school sites are also subject to joint-use agreeme
between the local school district and the City to m
neighborhood and community recreational needs.
CATEGoRY 2: Open Space for the Managed
Production of Resources
Forestrv/Anriculture/Asuaculture (2a.l
Forestry, agriculture, and aquaculture are con-
sidered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open
space planning. It is the City’s intention to support and
utilize all measures available, including the Williamson
Act, to secure agricultural landuses for as long as possible
prior to development, and to promote the long-term ea- nomic viability of agricultural uses. However, it should be
recognized that Carlsbad is an urbanizing city, and the
projected pattern of development is such that the extensive
areas generally required for economic agricultural opera-
tions are unlikely to be available in the longtern.
Public ParksRecreation Areas (3b.2
These areas have been placed in Category
citywide priority. ne city of Carisbad’s park sya
in~rpora~s fiee p-ry park types which are &fin
below. It should be noted that the definitions given bel(
are directly quoa or sfightly paraphsed fiomthe ciq
parks ad Recreation Element.
* Community Parks are leisure facilities, a
proximately 20 to 50 acres in size; however, due to tl
1982 revision of the Parks and Recreation Element of tl
General Plan, pre-1982 neighborhood parks of less thi
20 acres have been reclassified and grandfathered into tl
Community Park classification. This reclassification wi
approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission i
Water Management (2b.l
Water management areas are considered a cat-
egoV 5 citywide Priority forfUtureoPen Spa= Planning.
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May 1987 and by the City Council in August 1987.
Furthermore, any fume acquisition and development of
community paxk sites within the northwest quadrant,
where a near-buildout situation exists, in all likelihood
will require community park development of sites under
20 acres in size.
Areas. Ingenera1,theyarelargerthancommuni
and are typically characterized by the existence o
or unusual features, natural or manmade, (Le.,
body, earth formation, historical amenity, or ec
reserve).
Greenways (3c.I
The City’s open space program inch
concept of greenways as a Category 1 citywide
of the future open space system in Carlsbad. A g
may be defined as an open space connector linkir
nature preserves, cultural features, larger areas
space, or historic sites to each other and with p‘
areas in order to improve environmental qua
provide for outdoor recreation and enhance tb
perception of open space. Greenways also fbr
wildlife corridors. The City’s open space progran
a number of major greenways which will form tl
ture of much of the future open space system:
Typically, Community Parks are designed to
serve the recreational needs of several neighborhoods.
The nature of this type of facility encourages and attracts
family unit polpulations fiom nearby on a daily basis.
Community Parks generally provide both programmed
and unprogmmed amenities; however, they are not
limited exclusively to either.
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* Special Use Areas are typically local facilities
that meet the needs of only one or two activity type uses,
either passive or active in nature. They are between one
and five acres in size and generally provide the basic
widely accepted facilities found in a typical park. Facili-
tiesofthistypeinclude, but arenotlimitedto: swim,tennis
or racquetball complexes; meeting halls; athletic com-
plexes; play Bots; picnic areas; and interpretive walk
areas.
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* An east-to-west greenway connecting
adjacent open space corridor, trail connection ant
the City of San Marcos via the future Carrillo h
site, the future Alga Norte Community Park s
future Zone 19 Community Park site, to the P
Community Park site. This greenway will also
connection to two future school sites;
Based on City Council action in August 1987,
and confirmed in November of 1990, community school
activity fields can be incorporated within the Special Use
Area classification and included within the park area
inventory. However, only those school sites which operate
under ‘)oint-usie”facility agreements between the City of
Carlsbad and the corresponding school district are, in fact,
incorporated within the Parks Inventory.
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* A north-to-south greenway running fri
Calavera, past the Zone 14 school site, alor
Hedionda Creek, crossing Palomar Airport Roi
future intersection with Melrose, to the Carrill
park site; and * Special Resource keas are local amenities that
have either cilywide or potential regional sigdicance.
The significance is in the quality of the site that makes it
unique as either a passive or active recreation area or
combination ofboth. This quality may be natural (water,
geological, ecological, etc.), historical (architectural, etc.),
or a combination thereof. Consequently, the Special
Resource Area, as dehed, has a visitor attraction or
hadg Power to Users locally and beyond. TYPiCallY,
Special Resource Areas provide a unique character and
or use not found in Community Parks or Special Use
* A generally west-toeast connection fic
Hedionda Lagoon, through the proposed Veteran
rial Park and the Evans Point development
Calavera.
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dl be compleM&oughoutthe Cityl>og(
landscape features such as the lagoons, parks and
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It is generally intended that the following plan-
ning and design parameters should be used for Greenways:
* Greenways should be a minimum of 100 feet in
width unless other factors require a narrower corridor.
This width may incorporate environmentally constrained
lands but only that portion of the greenway which is not
constrained should be countedtowardthe growthmanage-
ment open space standard;
* Where associated with habitat resources
wildlife corridors, the width uf greenways should gel
ally be maximized to provide buffers to said resouru
* The location, planning and design of greenw
should be coordinated with the planning for wild
preserves and corridors that may develop in a hab
management program. Each development project sho
be reviewed as early as possible to ensure that planning
the objectives of the Open Space and Conservation 1
source Management Plan is integrated and symbiotic * Greenways will typically accommodate trails
to allow public enjoyment of open space areas;
Trails (3d.l
Trails are considered a Category 1 citywi
Key concepts for the trail system planning a
* Greenways should be located separate fiom
(not adjacent to) arterial or other major roadways unless
other factors preclude such separation. priority for future open space planning.
design include: * Public access along greenways is intended to
provide a sense of relief from suburbadurban develop-
ment. Therefore, the location of trails and the design of
gradmg and plantings within the greenways should seek to
minimize the intrusion of development into the viewshed
of the trail user;
* Routing trails within open space corridc
separated f'rom roadways, wheirever possible;
* Allowing public access to landscape resourc
with high aesthetic qualities located throughout the Cil
* Designing trails to avoid environmental ir
* The location of trails within greenways should
seek to avoid impacts tothe privacy of adjacent residential
units; pacts wherever possible;
* Wherever possible, greenways should be so
located as to take advantage Of Panoramic views and
should connect to viewpoints and along ridgelines;
* Requiring full environmental review for eat
individual trail project, either as a stand-alone project, t
as part of a larger planning activity;
* Greenways should generally serve to conserve
natural resources; any trails Or Other inIprOVementS within
greenways should be designed and implemented so as to
minimize disturbance to existing native vegetation or
sensitive environmental resources;
* Locating trail rights-of-way, as a general rul
in public ownership;
* Providing trail specifications aimed at pede5
trian and, where possible, bicycle use. Secondary trail:
which connect with the citywide system, are encouraga
but will not normally be accepted by the City throug
&&cation as part ofbe primary trail system.
* bY future PlmthZS within greenways should
focus on the use of native andor other drought tolerant
species. Greenways will normally serve as wildlife com-
dors, and should be designed with wildlife migrations in
mind, for example through providmg adequate cover;
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citywide priority for future open space planninj
ofthe Proposed additions to the open space SYS
Provide Scenic menities; it is intended that both
the landscape features and representative areas 0 natural lakcapes will be co~~~ened. The opt
System mY encomPass historic and cultural sites
the Carrillo Ranch house and the existing adobe I
at Stagecoach Park. Such sites provide obvious t
nities for educational interpretation and activiti
also intended that much of the trail system be co
as an opportunity for passive interpretive signagc
as interactive recreational and educational progri
Land Use BuffersEntries (4b.)
Land use buffers and entries are cons
Category 2 citywide priority for future opc
planning. The most important open space buj
those between incompatible land uses, such as i~
and residential areas. Open space corridors
residential neighborhoods will strengthen the pe
of individual small communities or villages w
City. Open space buffers between land uses will a
function to mark entries to a development or n
hood.
Campgroun& are a Category 5 citywide prior-
ity for future open space. The City should not pursue
dedication of or development of =pgroun& except in
the limited circumstances described below. The existing
South Carlsbad State Beach campground is a valuable
recreation resoarce for the City and its visitors.
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Golf Courses (3f.j
Golf lcourses are considered a Category 5
citywide priority for future open space planning. Al-
though golf courses provide recreational opportunity and
also contribute to overall open space throughout the City,
golf courses should be either included or excluded from
fbture develop,ment areas based upon market forces.
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Privatlc Recreation Areas (3g.j
Private recreation areas are considered a Cat-
egory 3 citywide priority for future open space planning.
While such facilities may form a component of future
open space in the City, and should continue to be pursued
by the City in future private development projects, such
facilities should not be considered to count toward meet-
ing the requircments of the City’s growth management
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The objective of a circumference greenbi
cling the City is considered a Category 4 (
priority for future open space planning. The j
concept, an open space buffer around the ent
separating it from neighboring cities -is an attraci
Anumberofexistingopenspaceareas, includmgB
and Buena Vista Lagoons, seem to provide a ba
greenbelt. However, further analysis of exis
approved development in Carlsbad and adjacent
ing areas, as well as a review of the land uses pro
neighboring cities’ general plans, leads to the cc
that the opportunity for a fUlly comected gr~
already been lost.
Equestrian Facilities (3h.j
Equestrian facilities are considered at this time a
Category 4 citywide priority for future open space
planning. However, the City is planning to accommodate
equestrian use on certain trails in the City in order to
provide linkage between the equestrian trail systems in the
cities of San Pvlarcos, Encinitas and the County of San
Diego, and ma.y consider others at a later time.
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CATISGORY 4: Open Space for Aesthetic,
Cultural and Educational Purposes I
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Gateways (4d.)
An open space gateway may be defined as an area
of varying dimension within the viewshed of a major
entrance route into or within the City, which, through
special landscape treatment, monumentation, or other
means, defines the transition from one comdty to
another. Gateways are considered a Category 2 citywide
Priority for future Open space planning. Although a
perimeter greenbelt is not possible, most of the major
roadways entering the city Can be SUrrOunded by Open
space gateways mk-k the tramition from one commu-
ity to another. In this way, an open space buffer can be
created between Carlsbad and its neighbors in the places
Where travel between communities most frequently oc-
curs. (It should be noted that Carlsbad Boulevard,
Interstate 5, and the coastal railroad are already sur-
to the north and Encinitas to the south.) In a similar
manner, the movement from one major area or neighbor-
gateways around major roadways. There are my
specific Open space gateway opportunities in Car1sbad
CATEGORY 5: Open Space for Public He
and Safety
Hazardous Areas (5a.l
Hazardous areas are considered a Categor
citywide priority for future open space planning. Thi
not because addressing &dous areas is conside
unimportant, but ratherthatthe responsibility for protc
;ng the City's residents and visitors from~dous ar
should not be accomplished by means of an open sp
program. Many hazardous areas, such as steep slopes 1
floodways, are already regulated so as to prevent uni
exposure to hazardous conditions. The open space syst
may often be expandedthrough suchregulations, butth
intent is not to protect open space.
rounded by open space between Carlsbad and Oceanside -
Open space for fire risk prevention is considei
planning. Obviously, reducing the risk ofloss of life a
property is a concern ofthe City. However, it is an iss
hood of the city to another can be marked by open space a Category 5 citywide prioriity for fibre open sp;
which are discussed on a zone-by-zone basis h the open
'pace and Conservation Resource Management plan.
Museums/Arboreta/Zoolonic/€3otanical(4e.)
Museums, arboreta, zo~logic, and botanical fa-
cilities are considered a Category 3 citywide priority for
hture open space planning. The City should recognize
that such facilities can play a part in an open space system
and any proposals made for their development should be
carefully evaluated. Such a facility need not be large; it is
possible that small areas of existing or future parks or
Wd to provide modest local emp1es Of museuffls,
arboreta, zoologic andor botanical gardens available to
local residents.
that is essentially ddressd under other programs and
not an open space issue. Nevertheless, some open spa
areas may serve as fire breaks; the fire chief may requl
fuel modification programs for open space areas w
particularly high risk; and the ffire chief shall also re&
the authority to close areas to public access in times
especially hi& fire risk.
Water Protection (5c.)
Water protection is considered a Category
cimide Briority for future open space pldg. a
althoughpotentially contributing tothe overall open spac
system in be city, is not considered an open space issu
Any areas set aside for water pirotection may become i
incidental bonus to the City's open space system, bl
given limited fiscal resources, the City's open spa
planning effort should not strive to achieve acquisition i
open space areas for water protection.
open space arm could be planned, desised, and man- planning of areas for the promion of water resource
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* Trees and other vegetation absorb carbon
dioxide and remove particulate matter from the atmo-
sphere. Properly sited trees around homes can provide
shade and lowler temperatures within the urban area so
that energy, and thus pollutant emissions, can be reduced.
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“The Official Open Space and
SefVation Map is the city’s ma!
approved and Constrained opefi
space lands in the City.”
* ‘(The Conceptual Open Space and planning, protection and preservation of open space Ii
within the City. Conservation Map shows the con-
ceptual open space areas that would
be obtained through implementa- tion of the primary and secondary
the Citywide Open Space Plan. ’’
A. GOALS
A. 1 An open space system of aesthetic value
maintains community identity, achieves a sense of nan
spaciousness, and provides visual relief in the citysci
A.2 A city with a balance of programmed
open space priorities described in
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provision of the Local Facilities Management Zone plans
Which are required by the Growth Management (Mi-
(1) Advocacy of Open Space;
(2) Recommendations to the Planning (
sion and City Council on Open Space issues; I mce. (3) Continued development and revisiox
Space policies as defined by the City’s Ope
ordinances and programs; 1 natural areas within developments. (4) Monitoring implementation of Opt
policies;
(5) Recommending priorities for Ope] I including acquisition, use, and maintenance prog
at least an annual basis;
(6) Setting and refining guidelines for 1 project review of Open Space.
B.5 Toprovide for parks andplazasandpreserve
B.6 To provide, where possible, increased set-
backs along arterial comdors and establish greenways or
similar areas to preserve and/or create open space areas as
a means of maintaining community scale and identity,
separating conflicting land uses, and achieving a sense of
natural openness as an integral part of urban surround-
ings. C.3 Ensure that the open space ordin
quires monitoring.
B.7 To prowde for the distribution of pro-
grammed and unprogrammed recreation areas through-
out the four quadrants of the City and to separate the uses
where needed.
C.4 Identlfy existing open space for pn
management, and potential enhancement to main1
if possible, increase its value as wildlife habitat.
C.5 Prepare citywide maps and diagran
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B.8 To set aside 15 percent of the developable
land of specified zones as open space, pursuant to the
Growth Management open space performance standard.
ing the following:
(1) Environmentally constrained open
B.9 To maintain an inventory of open space. (2) Existing and approved open space
(3) Proposed future open space system ’
B. 10 To monitor implementation of the recom- (4) Proposed Carlsbad Trail System.
mendations ofthe Open Space and Conservation Re-
source Management Plan. C.6 Depict on land use maps, zoning mi
the City’s open space maps specific information re
open space as it becomes available. B. 11 ‘To coordinate open space planning efforts
with state and local agencies.
C.7 Give city staff the flexibility to ad
open space inventory maps,thosenew areas whicl
created by various circumstances, such as, discn
approvals, land acquisition, and donations of la
C .8 Utilize the Growth Management 01
to implement the goals and objectives of this elerr
establish standards for open space.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PR!OGRAMS
C. 1 1Jse open space to provide neighborhood,
community, and city identity and to provide separations I between conflicting land uses.
I C.2 Assurethatthe City’s Openspace Advisory
Committee continues to meet on a periodic basis so long
as authorized by the City Council. The Committee’s
responsibilities should include:
C.9 Counttowardmeetingthe 15 percent
Management Performance standard, any land a
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it incorporates one or more of the open space priorities
identilied for the zone in which it is located, and the
granting of the open space credit for such land will not
adversely impact the City’s ability to obtain open space
priorities identified for the zone.
fied in the Open Space and Conservation Resource M
agement Plan, and where possible, provide public acc
C.16 Acquire, protect or negotiate for pu
access to those privately-held natural open space la
that could be used for unprogrammed recreational u!
C. 17 Make accessible to the public, those o,
space areas designated for recreational use, and wh
feasible, provide them with essential utilities, public
cilities and services.
C.10 Revise and amend the Open Space Ordi-
nance, No. 9795 to: (1) more precisely identify and define
lands considered as undevelopable; (2) include provisions
for buffer arm around sensitive lands; (3) define the word
sigmficanc and (4) include specific conditions and restric-
tions on non-residential development. C.18 Recognizeasthe City’sofficial opensp
map, the “Official Open Space and Conservation Mal
dated June 1992, and make it part of the Land 1
Element. (See Map 1: Official1 Open Space and Corn
vation Map,)
C.11 Eliminate powerline easements from con-
siderationas meeting the 15 percent Growth Management
open space performance standard, except where the land
within the easement is identified as an open space priority,
such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open
Space and Conservation Resource Management Ph.
credit mY be granted for Powerline easements if the
granting Of the Open space credit for this area will not
adversely impact the City’s ability to achieve all of the
open space priorities identified for the zone.
C. 19 Recognize that the map entitled “Concc
tual Open Space and Conservation Map’’ dated Jl
1992, (see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Cons
vation Map) represents the conceptual open space pnc
ties ofthe city. ne mceptual components ofthis m;
including greenways and trails, are intended to be flexik
and should not be interpreted as depicting precise, ni
aliments. It is anticipated that the alignments of 1
greenways and trails may be adjusted as warranted,
better information becomes available through additioi
fieldwork, further environmental analysis, more detail
planning, or similar future activities. However, the poi
where agreenway or trail passes from one Local Facilit
Management zone to another, or from one property ow
ership to an adjacent ownership should remain consistc
with this map, unless an agreement has been reached w
the adjacent zone or propeqr ownership to shift 1
transition point. A general plan amendment will not
required to specifically site the conceptual components
this map. A general plan amendment will be required
any conceptual component is deleted.
C.12 CounttowardmeetingtheGrowthManage-
ment open space performance standard, only those por-
tions of golf courses identified as an open space priority,
such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open
Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
Credit may be granted for other areas of a golf course if
the grantmg of the open space credit for this area will not
adversely impact the City’s ability to achieve all of the
open space priorities identified for the zone.
C.13 Categorize as open space for inventory
purposes, all public school playgrounds, athletic fields
and courts, although schools themselves shall not be
counted in meeting the 15 percent Growth Management
performance standard.
C.20 Require that the following procedure 1
adhered to for adjusting the boundaries of any open spat
area shown on the map titled “Official Open Space ar
Conservation Map” dated June 1992 . Findings require
for the approval of a boundary adjustment to the map a
as follows:
C. 14 Zone as open space, all lands shown on the
Official Open Space and Conservation Map.
C. 15 Preserve panoramic viewpoints, as identi-
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(1) l’he proposed open space area is equal to or
greater than tlhe area depicted on the Official Open Space
and Conservation Map; and
C.23 Utilize Specific Plans, Master 1
Local Facilities Management Plans to refine a
ment recommendations of the Open Space and (
tion Resource Management Plan.
(2) The proposed open space area is of environ-
mental quality equal to or greater than that depicted on the
Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and
C.24 Consider for dedication to the Citl,
space lands, if they are open space areas identi
Open Space and Conservation Resource Ma
Plan. (3) The proposed adjustment to open space, as
depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation
Map, is contiguous or within close proximity to open
space as shown on the Official Open Space Map.
C.25 Review andupdatethe implemenk
egies outlined in the Open Space and Consen
source Management Plan. These implementat
gies are intended to guide the systematic ai
protection, maintenance, administration and fi1
open space and provide an organizational st
implement the City’s open space plan.
me City Council may also modify the boundary
location shown on the open space maps but only if it finds
that the modification is necessary to mitigate a sensitive
environmental area which is impacted by development,
provided the lboundary modification preserves open space
at a 2 to 1 ratio (proposed acreage to existing acreage) and
is~nthincloseproximi~tothe original areaofopenspace.
Additionally, City Council may exempt public rights-of-
way from the boundary adjustment procedures. However,
environmental analysis shall be performed for all pro-
posed public: right-of-way improvements, and if deter-
mined that there are significant adverse impacts to the
value of the open space system, those impacts shall be
mitigated.
C.26 Rezone open space lands, dedit
City in fee title or easement to open space (05
C.27 Plan for, and design, open s
regard to its various specific functions, as (
considering open space as having a single gel
tion.
C.28 Prohibit motorized off-road vel-
the City except at the Carlsbad Raceway.
It is not the intention of this boundary adjustment
procedure to allow for the exchange of environmentally
constrained lands which are designated open space, for
lands which are not environmentally constrained.
C.29 Prohibit hunting of wildlife in 1
Carlsbad.
C.30 The City shall incorporate in tl
any requirements of a city, subregional, or regi
species habitat plan if and when such plan is C.21 Eliminate as a means of meeting the open
space performance standard parks, public or private.
granting of the open space credit for this use will not
adversely impact the City’s ability to obtain all ofthe open
space priori ties identified for the zone in the Open Space
and Consenration Resource Management Plan.
However, credit may be granted for private parks if the OBTAINING OPEN SPACE
This section establishes the policies fc
open space lands within the city.
A. GOALS
A 1 A city which provides for the
needs of its citizens.
C.22 Utilize open space where appropriate, to
delineate neighborhoods, the City’s boundaries and to
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A.2 A city where new developments provide for tion, improvements, or maintenance.
the open space needs of their occupants.
C.5 Develop a program to encourage p
B. OBJECTIVES donations for open space acquisition, protectior
provement, or maintenance by placing the donors’ I
B. 1 To develop and implement financing pro- on permanent markers at the sites Of their gifts.
grams for the acquisition and maintenance of open space.
B.2 To fund awellbalaJlced acquisition program
providing a variety of open space opportunities spread
throughout the community.
C.6 Use general obligation bonds as a PO
source of funding where public finding is necessa
open space PK!?oses.
C.7 Consider the exchange of excess v
B.3 To assure that, to the maximum degree
possible, those benefitting from the acquisition or im-
provement of open space and recreational facilities pro-
vide funding in direct proportion to the benefits they
derive. facilities.
lands for more desirable open space areas.
C.8 Consider appropriate user fees for
residents utilizing Carlsbad’s open space and recrz
B.4 To encourage a combination of both private C.9 Consider designating a conservancy a!
or similar organization to be responsible for protel
maintenance, monitoring and liability of open space 1
C. 10 Implement when possible, the finance
egies contained in the Open Space and Consen
Resource Management Plan. These implementation
egies should guide the systematic acquisition, protec
maintenance, administration and financing of open :
and provide an organizationa1 structure to imp1eme1
city’s ‘pen ’pace plan.
and public open space.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Exactions from new developments should
include, but not be limited to, legislative protection,
Quimby Act dedication, park-in-lieu fees, industrial rec-
reation fees, setback requirements, the provision of essen-
tial improvements, and the adoption of appropriate Local
Facilities Management Plans, Master Plans, and Specific
Plans. SPECIAL RESOURCE
PROTECTION
C.2 Conduct an annual review of the methods
and programs for acquiring open space in the City of
Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad contains a host of na
andman-made resources. These special resources inc
spectacular viewsheds, unique historic cultural, arc
logical, paleontological and educational resources, 2
variety ofsensitive plant and animal life species. Incl
in the City’s diverse biota are Over 300 species ofp]
200 species of birds, 25 species of reptiles and am]
ians, 20 species ofmammals, 44 species offish, 45 sp
ofbunerflies, and several thousand species ofterre
and aquatic invertebrates. The primary objective o
section is to establish policies to protect and con:
these special resources.
c.3 Initiate, coordinate, and supervise specific
imPlemenhtion Programs for both shofi-rage and long-
range plans, including among other items the Capital
Improvement Program, Groldh Management Plan, a
finincia1 Plan, proposed changes to the City’s develop-
merit regUhtiOnS, and the acquisition Of fee and less than
fee rights to land.
C.4 Create a trust or other mechanism to facili-
tate private donations for open space acquisitions, protec-
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preserving natural and man-made hazard areas a
A. 1 A city that protects environmentally sensi- space and taking special precautionary measures
tect the public safety where development is possi
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A.2 A city that protects and preserves visually
attractive and/or significant natural areas. B.3 To preserve areas of unique scenic,
cal, archeological, paleontological and cultural val
where possible, provide public access to these arc
B.4 To develop culturaveducational an
which could include a museum, exhibition hall or ir
tive center, within open space areas.
A.3 A city that preserves optimum sustainable
environmental quality levels with respect to air, water,
sound levels, arid plant and animal life.
A.4 Acitythat preservesas open space, hillsides,
ridges, valleys, canyons, lagoons, beaches andother unique
resources that provide visual and physical relief to the B.5 To amend existing ordinances or dt u Cityscape. new ordinance to clearly define sensitive and con:
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A.5 A city that preserves, where possible, his-
toric, cultural, archeological, paleontological, and educa-
tional resources.
B.6 To develop, if possible, a multi,
habitat program that is consistent with the Goals
tives and Policies of this Element.
A.6 A city that conserves natural and man-made
resources. B. 7 To minimize environmental impact
sitive resources within the City.
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preserve sensitlive flora and fauna. B.8 Tominimizeimpactsfiomnew deve
on hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, lagoons,
and other unique resources that provide visual an
cal relief to the cityscape.
A.8 A city which preserves a variety of unique
conservation areas to accommodate the needs ofhumans,
plants and aninnals.
B.9 To develop an inventory of envirom
sensitive resources that are to be conserved w city. A.9 A city which protects wil&fehabitatthrough
the preservation and enhancement of sigmficant feeding, 1 nesting, and breeding areas.
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a plan to guide the systematic acquisition, proh
maintenance of sensitive environmental resou
provide an organizational structure to implement
B . 1 1 To develop and implement, when
a hchg strategy to acquire and Protect areas \
nCh in habitat diversity-
A. 10 A city which preserves, to the maximum
extent possible, the existing level of biodiversity.
B. OiBJECTlVES
B .I TO update periodically the inventory of
sensitive and constrained lands, and prohibit their devel-
opment and inclusion for density credit pursuant to the
Growth Management Ordinance.
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development does not adversely impact sensitive environ-
mental resources.
ies of water, provide open space that has public am
and views of the water.
C. 8 Require a city pennit for any grading, g
bing, or clearing of vegetation in undeveloped areas,
appropriate penalties for violations.
3.14 To coordinate city habitat management
planning efforts with federal, state and local agencies, and
other planning efforts of the City.
C.9 Ensurethattheimprovements recommei
for open space areas are appropriate forthe type of (
space and the use proposed. No improvements sha
made in environmentally sensitive areas, except to
hance the environmenta1 value Of the areas.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS
C.1 Utilize sensitive design criteria to preserve
the unique and special resources in the City and to
integrate them into the design of any development. C . 1 0 Consider designating for open space tl
areas that preserve historic, cultural, archeological, p
c.2 Amend ordinances as necessary to define OntOlOgiCal and edUCatiOIla1 reSOUrCeS.
sensitive and eonstrained lands consistent with the City's
habitat management planning efforts, and prohibit devel-
opment and density credit thereon.
C. 1 1 Preserve open space areas in as natur
state as possible.
C.3 Assure that development on hillsides (if
allowed) relates to the slope ofthe land in order to preserve
the integrity of the hillsides.
C. 12 Require that grading be accomplished i
manner ahat will maintain the appearance Of natu
hillsides and other landforms wherever possible.
C.4 Designate for preservation as open space
those meas &t provide unique visual amenities and
define the urban fom as contained in the Open Space and
Conservation Resource Management Plan, These areas
shall include agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, can-
yons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources
that provide visual and physical relief to the cityscape by
creatingnatural contrasts to the built-up, manmade scene.
C.5 Designate for open space, hillsides, valleys
and ridges during the approval of Specific Plans, Master
Plans and Planned Developments, and also at the time of
subdivision approval consistent with the rmmmenda-
tions of the Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan.
C. 13 Require that soil reports, plans for eras,
and sediment control measures and provisions of main
nance responsibilities be a requirement of any appro1
Process.
C. 14 Implement ordinances limiting the densil
intensity and character of development of hillside are
and ridges, and provide standaxds for sensitive gradi
where development of hillsides is allowed.
C .15 Require that at the time of any discretional
approval, any land dedicated to the City for its habitat (
scenic value, have an appropriate easement andor zonir
placed on it for resource protection.
C. 16 Recognize and implementthepolicies ofth
California Coastal Act and the Carlsbad Local Coastz
Program when reviewing potential development in th
coastal zone.
C.6 Designate as buffers portions of land next to
sensitive environmental areas.
C.7 Assure that where feasible fiom an environ-
mental standpoint, developments near or adjacent to bod-
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C. 17 Prevent incompatibIe development of areas
that should be reserved or regulated for scenic, historic,
conservation or public health and safety purposes.
C.26 Encourage and participate in ri
planning efforts to protect environmentally sensiti
cies from extinction.
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C. 18 Conserve and encourage the use of appro-
priate fornu of vegetation and sensitive grading tech-
niques needed to: (a) prevent erosion, siltation and
flooding, (b) protect air and water resources, and (c)
protect and enhance visual resources.
C.27 Require adequate buffers between r
velopment and environmentally sensitive habh
C.28 Locate trails and other passive recre
features with care to minimize impacts to sensitii
tats.
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C.19 Preserve natural resources by: protecting
fish, wildlife, and vegetation habitats; retaining the natu-
ral character of waterways, shoreline features, hillsides,
and scenic areas and viewpoints; safeguarding areas for
scientific and educational research; respecting the limita-
tions for air and water resources to absorb pollution;
encouraging legislation that wilI assist logically in pre-
serving these resources and, protecting archeological and
C.29 Support innovative site design tec
such as cluster-type housing and transfer-ofd
ment-rights to preserve sensitive environmental re
C.30 Require private development wh
pacts sensitive resources to provide appropriate
tion measures, so that the existing biodiversity wi
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1 (2.20 ‘Preserve the identity of those areas of the
City withunique topographic features and establish proper
soil management techniques to elete or minimize
adverse and unsafe soil conditions.
C.3 1 Amend existing ordinances to spec
indicate that the environmental values of floodph
beprotected.
C.32 Amend existing ordinances as nea
emure adequate buffers are provided around flo
wetlands, riparian areas, woodlands and other :
environmental resources.
C.21 Use the Williamson Act, land dedication,
scenic easements, or open space easements to preserve
unique and spe:cial resources in the City.
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plans (the state of California’s Natural Community Con-
servation Planning (NCCP), efforts with SANDAG and
other north county cities in the preparation of a North
tion Plan), to conserve sensitive environmental resources.
c.23 coordinate p1anning and deve1opment Of a citywide open space system with habitat planning efforts.
C.24 Minimize the encroachment of develop-
C.33 Assurethat, atminimum,thereisnc
of wetlands acreage or value, and the net gain of 7
acreage is the long-term goal ofthe City.
County Wild& fe Forum Multi-species Habitat Conserva- TRAIUGREENWAY SYSTEM
The objective of this section is to establi:
direction for the creation of a Carlsbad Trail Sy
comprehensive greenway we system within
A. GOALS
A. 1 A city with open space areas corn
Greenways.
A.2 A city with a Carlsbad Trail Sysi
ment into wetland and riparian areas.
C.25 Coordinate the protection of wetlands,
woodlands, riparian areas, and other sensitive habitat
areas with appropriate state and federal protection agen-
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€3.1 To ensure that there is continuity and envi-
ronmental sensitivity in the routing and design of the trail
system.
including, but not limited to, residential neighborhc
places ofemployment, parks, schools, libraries, andl
Points.
C.6 Ensure that trails are sensitive to surrc
ing land uses and are normallly placed at a signific
different elevation than adjacent reskknces. B.2 To route trails near environmentally sensi-
tive areas only with appropriate buffers or fencing.
C.7 Assure that major powerline easem
receive credit toward the 15-percent Growth Manage1
Open space performance standard ifthey are enham
improved to establish key links in the Carlsbad y
System.
B.3 To provide trails that Serve a pedestrian and
bicycle transportation between residential and commer-
cia1 areas.
3.4 To develop andimplement Financing Mecha-
nisms forthe acquisition, construction and maintenance of
the Cityulde greenway and trail system.
C.8 Establishthat the “Carlsbad Trail Syster
as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Consei
tion Map, is the conceptual representation of the poss
tual Open Space and Conservation Map). B.5 To finance, manage, md acquire land for a trail dignKnentSthrOUghOUtthe city (SeMap 2: COnC
CarIsbad Trail System.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND C.9 Prohibit the approval of a project wh
would eliminate the trail alignments as depicted on
Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, der
genera1 plan amendment is approved to delete such a ti
segment,
ACTION PROGRAMS
C.1 Establish a Carlsbad Trail System, prima-
rily pedestrian oriented, but for bicycles where feasible,
provided that a financing mechanism for the trail system
is approved. Until such financing mechanism is in place
the trail system shall be considered proposed. (See Map 2:
Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map.)
C. 10 Address the citywide greenway system a
the Carlsbad Trail System when considering and revie
ing Local Facilities Management Plans, major develc
ment applications and applications involving potent
greenway and trail Imkages, as shown on the Conceph
Open Space and Conservation Map (see Map 2: Conce
tual open space and comervation Map).
C.2 Participate with other north county commu-
nities to establish an intercommunity open space linkage
program and regional trail network.
C. 11 Design physical improvements to trails, I
the Carlsbad Trail system, so*attheY are cornistent wi
-the recommendations of the Open Space and Conserv
tion Resource Management plan.
C.3 Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a
permanent easement for trailways where feasible, in all
cases where trails are proposed or required as part of the
Carlsbad Trail System.
C.12 UtilizeTable5.4-6 oftheGenera1 PlanEIF
Carlsbd Trail system hpact/Mitigation summay t
identify potential impacts and consider suggested mitigz
tion measures at the time of specific project review of tra
system lin]k~ and approVal.
C.4 Design the trail system to sewe both recre-
ation and non-motorized transportation purposes.
C.5 Provide greenway Wes fiom major rec-
reationaVopen space areas to other areas of activity,
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turaUhorticultural operations as instituted by the I
politan Water District.
PROMOTING AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is an important resource in the City of
Carlsbad. Agriculture policies are intended to support
agriculture activities while planning for possible future
transition to more urban uses consistent with the policies
ofthe Land Use Element and the Carlsbad Local Coastal
Program.
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tural preserves for areas within the coastal zone
nated for agricultural land use.
C.5 Encourage and support the economic
ity of agricultural land. A. GOAL
A city .which recognizes the important value of C.6 Encourage agricultural use as a pern
land use in areas designated as open space e
environmentally sensitive areas.
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C.7 Discourage the premature elimini B. 013JECTlVES
B .1 To develop an inventory of agricultural uses agricultural land.
C.8 Utilize Master Plans and Specific 1
encourage the preservation of highly visible are
vated for flower prduction.
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B.2 To promote the establishment ofagricultural
preserves.
C.9 Assure that urban development tak
in those areas that are the least agriculturally pra
C . 10 Support and utilize all measures a.
including the Williamson Act, not only to preven
ture developments, but dso to promote be a
13.3 To promote *e use of new tec~olo~ for
agricultural purposes to improve the economic viability of
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B.4 To ensure that new development is sensitive
C. 1 1 Utilize proper design criteria for ne
opment to maximize the preservation of agricultu
C .I2 Provide landowners and interem
with information about agricultural preserves 4
lished by the Williamson Act and encourage
B.5 To ensure that agricultural uses do not ad-
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ACTION PF!OGRAMS
C. 1 ]Buffer, where possible, agriculture from utilize this information.
more intensivc urban uses with less intense land uses
which are mutually compatible. C. 13 Accomplishgradtngofagricultum
a manner that minimizes erosion of hillsides and I
stream siltation and to maintain the appearance (
hillsides and other land forms wherever possibl
C.2 ]Encourage the use of water conservation
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anatural resource and as a significant contrasting land use
to the urbanized environment of the City.
A.2 A city in which the on-going cost of fin
mitigation along the interface of wildland areas
developed property is not fiscally burdensome.
C. 15 Prevent agricultural run-off and other forms
of water pollution from entering the storm drain system
and polluting the City’s water bodies.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To identify high fire risk characteristic
proposed open space areas prior to designation as t
space or acquisition by the City. c. 16 Prior t0 the approval Of diSCr€%lOEiIy per-
mits within an existing or former agricultural area in
Carlsbad, a detailed soils testing and analysis report shall
be prepared by a registered soils engineer and submitted
to city and county Health Departments for review and
approval. This report shall evaluate the potential for soil
contamination due to historic use, handling, or storage of
agricultural chemicals restricted by the San Diego County
Department of Health Services. The report shall also
ident@a range ofpossiblemitigationmeasuresto remediate
cals are detected at concentrations in the soil which would
have a significantly adverse effect on human health.
B.2 To determine the mitigation measures r
appropriate for fia fire risk area, within ci~ design
open space areas, prior to city acquisition or designa
of&ose areas.
B.3 To coordinate fire risk management p
tices with the C~~’~ open space, conservation ~
Habitat Mwement planninl: efforts. Prior to des&
issues of fire risk liability; land mintemx prwtices
the reduction of fire risk; fundling for long-term fire 1
maintenance; and the environmental impacts of fire I
management will be adhessedl.
mY si&ficant public healfi imPacts if hZardous chemi- tion or acquisition of land for open space purposes,
C. 17 If use of agricultural chemicals within an
existing agricultural operation has the potential to ad-
versely impact a proposed residential development on an
adjacent parcel, mitigation measures including, but not
limited to, physical barriers and/or separation between the
uses should be considered
B.4 To coordinate city fire risk mitigation ml
sures with the regulations and policies of local, state a
federal agencies.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT
The following is intended to ensure that fire risk
space, are adequately identified during the planning and
acquisition of open space land.
A. GOALS
A.l A city in which the fire risk presented by
native wildland open space is mitigated in a manner that
provides a reasonable level offire protection with sensitiv-
ity toward the preservation of natural resources.
C. 1 Develop a procedure to evaluate enviro management issues, associated with undeveloped open mental impacts of f~el management procedures, as I
quired by the Fire chief, in high risk areas.
C.2 Develop a procedure to evaluate fire ri!
liability exposure associated with city ownership of opt
space.
C.3 Require city staffto accurately project th
annual costs of abatement of fire hazards on propose
open space properties prior to city acquisition.
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ongoing efforts of the U.S. Environmental Pn
Agency, the San Diego Air Pollution Control Disti
the state of california Air Resources Board in im
air quality in the regional air basin.
AIR QUALITY PRESERVATION
The City of Carlsbad is located in the San Diego
Air Basin which has been designated as a non-attainment
area for a nurnber of air pollutants including ozone,
carbon monoxide, and suspended particulates. The at- tainment of gcd air quality must be addressed in a
regional context. The objective of this section is to
establish the policy direction for the City ensuring the
City’s continued support and coordination with Local,
State and Federal agencies to improve the air quality
within the region.
C.6 The City shall monitor all construt
ensure that proper steps are taken by developers tc
short-term construction related impacts to air res
During cleaning, gradmg, earth moving or exc
developers shall: * Control fugitive dust by regular w
paving construction roads, or other d
ventive measures; * Maintain equipment engines in pro] * Seed and water until vegetation
grown; * Spread soil binders; * Wet the area down, sufficient enougl
a crust on the surface with repeated s
as necessary, to maintain the crust anc
dust pick-up by the wind; * Street sweeping, should silt be Carrie
adjacent public thoroughfares; * Use water trucks or sprinkler system
all areas where vehicles move damp e
prevent dust raised when leaving the * Wet down areas in the late morning q
work is completed for the day; * Use of low sulphur fuel (0.5% by wt
construction equipment.
A. GOAL
A city with clean air.
B. OBJECTIVES
B . 1 To adopt an Updated Air Quality Manage-
ment Plan (AQlMP).
B.2 To participate in a program to improve air
quality in the region.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS
C . 1 Participate in the implementation of trans-
portation demand management programs on a regional
basis. I
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C.2 Restrict, whenever possible, all unnecessary
vehicle trips during episode violations as defined by the
State Air Resources Board.
The following policies are directed at p
the water quality, recreational value and visual 1
of surface waters within the City of Carlsbad.
C.3 Provide, whenever possible, incentives for
car pooling, fliex-time, shortened work weeks, and tele-
communications and other means of reducing vehicular
A. GOAL
A city with high quality of water resou
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To control storm water pollutant
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that do not adversely impact sensitive environmental
resources.
C.9 Require that, where possible, natura
channels and pollution management basins be landsc
with native plant species which balance the needs o
suppression, habitat values, maintenance, aesthetics
B.3 To improve water quality within the City. pollution absorption.
B.4 To coordinate the management of storm C. 10 Permit public access to creeks, lakes
lagoons, where consistent with sand resource man
ment practices.
water pollutant with federal, state and local agencies.
B.5 To conserve and efficiently manage the
potable water resources available to the City of Carlsbad. C . 1 1 Conserve, whenever possible, creeks h
restored to, their natural states.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS C.12 Conserve, protect and enhance the w
resources of the City.
C.13 Promote the use of water efficient sp C.l Adopt and implement a Master Drainage
and Storm Water Quality Management Plan. kling and gardening systems.
C.2 Periodically, conduct an analysis of the
effectiveness of the overall storm water pollution control
management program in Carlsbad.
C. 14 Require new development to utilize m
sures designed to conserve water in their construction
C. 15 Maintainnatural waterresources in the C
of Carlsbad in as natural a state as possible by:
conserving or improving the appearance and ecology
those which are in a relatively untouched condition; (
restoring, in accordance with remgnized ecological pri
ciples and insofar as it is possible, those water areas whi
have been significantly altered, to a condition which
most beneficial to the public; and (c) simulating a natui
condition in areas which are to be altered in the future f;
purposes of safety engineering, water conservation, 1
recreation.
C.3 Utilize Best Management Practices (BMP)
for the control of storm water pollutants.
c.4 Makethenecessary structural controls tothe
storm water conveyance system to remove or reduce storm
water pollutant levels.
C.5 Develop and implement a program to detect
and eliminate illicit connections to storm drains and illegal
discharges of non-storm water wastes into storm water
conveyance systems.
C.6 Implement a program for the testing and C. 16 Prevent industrial waste, agricultural m
off, water softener discharges, domestic detergents, an
other forms of water pollution from entering the ston
drain system and polluting the City’s water bodies.
monitoring of storm water flows.
C.7 Preserve, where possible, natural water
courses or provide naturalized drainage channels within
the City. C. 17 Utilize sensitive design criteria to protec
the integrity of the water resources in the City.
C.8 Coordinate the needs of storm water pollu-
tion management with habitat management, aesthetics
and other open space needs.
C. 18 Prohibit alteration of waterways and watei
bodies that would cause significant adverse impacts onthf
environment.
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C. 19 F’repare a long range plan that provides for
adequate potable water, and addresses water conservation
and reclamation programs. industry.
B .5 To enhance the City’s appeal to toun
visitors in order to support and stimulate busin6
C.20 Conserve, and protect the water resources
including, but not limited to, floodplains, shoreline, la-
goons, waterways, lakes, ponds, and the ocean.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES I
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Prepare and maintain a Cultural R C.21 (hrdinate water quality preservation ef-
forts with other cities and agencies having jurisdiction
over the portioin of drainage basins which extend beyond
the city limits. cultural resources.
survey.
C.2 Create and maintain a local reg
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL C.3 Provide landmark identification o PRESERVATION nated cultural resources.
C.4 Encourage the use of tax incenti
gional, state and federal programs which promote
preservation to upgrade and redevelop property
C.5 Encourage the formation ofhistoric
for the protection of resources and promotion of
C.6 Encourage the rehabilitation of
A. GOALS
A. 1 A city in which its existing and continuing
heritage is protected, preserved, recognized and enhanced.
A.2 A city proud ofthe beauty and accomplish-
ments characterizing its past and continuing history.
structures through adoption of the Historical
Code. A.3 A city economy strengthened by historic
preservation.
C.7 Incorporate the Cultural Resouro
lines in the environmental review of development
tions .
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To encourage property owners to utilize all
available incentives for the preservation of historic re-
sources. C.8 Maintain historical reference mat
file in the main branch of the Carlsbad City Lit
C.9 Implement the following measures B.2 ‘To promote the use of historic resources for
the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the
City. 1. Phase 1 ontological sites:
Phase 1 shall consist of a qualified pz
gist doing a literature and record
surface study, subsurface testing ifn
the recordation of any sites, and a re
dation regarding the need for furthe]
B .3 To cooperate with historic societies, schools,
libraries and citizens to stimulate public interest inhistoric
preservation. I
B .4 To enhance the community’s recognition that
objects of historic importance increase both fiscal and
community value.
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2. Phase 2
If it is determined during Phase 1 that
hrther work is necessary it shall con-
sist of the following:
recovery times shall be resolved by the 1
ning Director.
3. Phase 3
Prior to occupancy of any buildings a pal
tological monitoring report shall be subm
to the Planning Director and the Carl:
Historic Preservation Commission. This
port shall describe all the materials recov
and provide a tabulation of the numbe
hours spent by paleontological monitors 01
site.
A. A quaIified paleontological
monitor shall bepresentatapregmhg
conference with the developer, grad-
ing contractor, and the environmental
review coordinator. The purpose of
this meeting will be to consult and
coordinate the role of the paleontolo-
gist in the grading of the site. A quali-
fied paleontologist is an individual
with adequate knowledge and experi-
ence with fossilized remains likely to
be present to identify them in the field
and is adequately experienced to re-
move the resources for further study.
No grading permits shall be issued
until the monitoring plan has been
approved by the Planning Director.
C . 1 0 Prohibit the alteration of properties of s
or national significance, unless reviewed under requ
ments of the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. A paleontologist or designate
shall be present during those relative
phases of grading as determined at the
pregrading conference. The monitor
shall have the authority to temporarily
direct, divert or halt grading 80 allow
recovery of fossil remains. At the dis-
cretion of the monitor, recovery may
include washing and picking of soil
samples formicro-vertebrate boneand
teeth. The developer shall authorize
the deposit of any resources found on
the project site in an institution staffed
by qualified paleontologists as may be
determined by the Planning Director.
The contractor shall be aware of the
random nature of fossil Occurences
and the possibility of a discovery of
remains of such scientific and/or edu-
cational importance which might war-
rant a long term salvage operation or
preservation. Any conflicts regarding
the role of the paleontologist and/or
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Carlsbad Trail System
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ACTIVE OPEN SPACE Open space areas that typically include mor
complex site improvements and generally h
provisions for programmed recreation.
Agriculture is the cultivation and tilling of 1
soil, dairying, the production, cultivations,
growing and harvesting of any agricultural
horticultural commodities, the raising of lh
stock, bees, fur-bearing animals, or poultq
the preparation of farm products for markel I AQUACULTURE Aquaculture means that form of agriculturt
devoted to propagation, cultivation, mainte
nance, and harvesting of aquatic plants anc
animals in marine, brackish, and fresh wat
Aquaculture does not include species of or
mental marine or freshwater plants and ani
unless utilized for human consumption or 1
purposes and maintained in closed systems
personal, pet industry or hobby purposes.
definition specifically excludes hydroponic
A nearly level stretch of pebbles or sand w
may be man-made or created by the action
water, beside a body of water.
An area of natural habitat between a ripari
other sensitive habitat and the area modifit
adjacent land uses. This area customarily
accessible to the general public other than
passive recreation.
An open area which may be cultivated or
tained in a natural state surrounding devel
or used as a buffer between land uses or ti
the edge of an urban or developed area. u BUJ?FER,PLAN"G An area of transition between the biologic
buffer and urbanized land uses. Passive 1
ation areas may be incorporated into the I
ning buffer in a manner that focuses activ
(and potential access) away from the habi
AGRICULTIJRE
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campsites are located, established or maintain
for occupancy by camping units of the genera
public as temporary living quarters for recre-
ation, education or vacation purposes.
The acquaintance with and taste in fine arts,
humanities, and broad aspects of science re-
flected in institutions specializing in zoology,
paleontology, history, archaeology, and hortic
ture.
An eligible route that has been subjected to all
the steps contained in the Carlsbad Scenic Higl
ways Program, found to possess scenic or his-
torical amenities worthy of preservation and
implemented by the adoption of a specific plan
and overlay zone.
Open Space areas that have been improved.
The physical conditions which exist within the
area which will be affected by a proposed
project, including land, air, water, minerals,
flora, fauna, noise, and objects of historic or
aesthetic significance.
Areas in which development is not permitted dl
to environmental conditions and which include
beaches, permanent bodies of water, floodways
slopes greater than forty (40) percent, significar
woodland hatitats, major powerline easements,
railroad track beds, and other significant envi-
ronmental features as determined by the environ
mental review process or by the City Council.
Any area in which plant or animal life or their
habitats are either rare or especially valuable
because of their special nature or role in an
ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed c
degraded by human activities and development.
CULTURE
DESIGNATED SCENIC HIGHWAY OR
ROUTE
ENHANCED OPEN SPACE
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSTRAINED
AREAS
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA
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FIRE HAZARDOUS AREAS Any land covered with grass, grain, brush (
forest, land situated close enough to such a
that are seriously exposed to flying brands,
situated on slopes or isolated in such a man
that a fire would be difficult to suppress or
would result in substantial fire or erosion d( U age. 1 FLOODPLAIN Any land area susceptible to being inundatt
from any source by flood water of the one-
hundred year frequency flood. I GATEWAY An area of varying dimension within the
viewshed of a major entrance route into thl 1 GREENWAY An open space connector linking parks, na
preserves, cultural features, or historic sitc
each other and with populated areas in ord
improve environmental quality and providc
outdoor recreation. B GOLFCOURSE A tract of land for playing golf, improved
trees, greens, fairways, hazards, and whic
include clubhouses and shelters.
A place or type of site where a plant or an
naturally or normally lives and grows.
A district, mne or site designated by a loc
authority, state or federal government wit1
which the buildings, structures, appurtena
and places are of basic and vital importan1
because of their association with history, (
because of their unique architectural style
scale, including color, proportion, form a
architectural detail, or because of their be
part of or related to a square, park, or are
design or general arrangement of which SI
be preserved and/or developed according
fmed plan based on cultural, historical or
tectural motives or purposes.
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together such open space features as environ-
mental resources, wildlife habitat, ecological
preserves, recreation areas, and cultural areas
Examples of such links or corridors are
greenways, trails, roadways, visual comdors
and railroad rights-of-way.
"Natural Open Space" includes environmental1
constrained and nonconstrained areas that are j
or similar to being in, their natural or natural-
ized state.
The whole body of salt water that covers near1
three-fourths of the surface of the earth.
NATURAL OPEN SPACE
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick's Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City's first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
li%rary. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children's library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a codtion consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Marjorie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT .......................................................................................
B. STATE LAW
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS .................................................................... ..................................................................................................................
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................
A. GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS .......................................................................... B. FLOOD HAZARDS .........................................................................................................
C. FIRE HAZARDS D. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ....................................................................................... E. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
F. CRIME HAZARDS
G. McCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT ..............................................................................
H. OIL SPILLS
1. EUECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS
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111. GOA.LS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PF
GRAMS; ................................................................................................................
GENEBAL .........................................................................................................................
A. Goal GEOLOGY AND SEISMIC SAFETY ..................................................................................
A. Goal ........................................................................................................................
B. Objectives
C., Implementing Policies and Action Programs ...........................................................
FLOOD HAZARDS ............................................................................................................
A,. Goal
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8.. Objectives ...............................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ...........................................................
B. Objectives ...............................................................................................................
C. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ..... :
B. Objectives ..............................................................................................................
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ..............................................................................................
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
A. Goals
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C;. Implementing Policies and Action Programs
A,. Goal
BI. Objectives
C;. Implementing Policies and Action Programs ..........................................................
A. Goal
C:. Implementing Policies and Action Programs
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS .....
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AIRPORT HAZARDS ............................................................................................................... 1~
A . Goal ................................................................................................................................ II
B . Objective ........................................................................................................................ 12
C . implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 12
OIL SPILLS .............................................................................................................................. 14
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 14
B . Objective ........................................................................................................................ 14
C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 1 1
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS ............................................................................................... 14
A . Goal ............................................................................................................................... 14 B . Objective ........................................................................................................................ 14 C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs .................................................................. 14
IV . MAPS .................................................................................................................. 15
Map 1: SEISMIC FAULTS ........................................................................................................ 15
Map 2: 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARIES ..................................................................... 16
Map 3: HIGH PRESSURE GAS AND PETROLEUM TRANSMISSION LINES ......................... 17
Map 4: AIRPORT INFLUENCE AREA ....................................................................................... 18
Map 5: ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES AND SUBSTATIONS .......................................... 19
V . GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................... 21
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Utilization of this element and implement
the proposed action programs should help reduce t
to which local residents and their property a
exposed, or could be subject to in the future. How
should be recognkdthatthe scope ofthe element
and the availability of data in many of the subject
limited. For these reasons, the Public Safety 1
should not be considered as the final word it
planning, but rather, it should be seen as a found
be strengthened and built upon in the future.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT
The purpose of the Public Safety Element is to
introduce safety considerations into the planning and
decision-making processes ofthe City to reduce the risk
of injury, loss of life, property damage and economic and
social dislocation resulting from natural and manmade
hazards. The element contains the City’s goals and
identified hazards. It provides information and imple-
menting policies and programs to improve land use plan-
ning and introduce mitigating measures into the City’s
development process.
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objectives aimed at reducing the risks associated with C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHEFi
ELEMENTS
Particularly strong relationships exist 1
the Public Safety Element and the Land Use and tl
Space and Conservation Elements. The Land ‘z
ment should include the consideration of certain
ous areas in the classification of land uses a
intensity. ~hrough restictions on the develop,
hazardous areas, idenmed by careful hVedgl
proposd in the public safety Element, the b
*fthis element.
B. STATE LAW I
I Govenunent Code Section 65302(g) requires each
California city and county to include within its general
plan a public safety element which must address the
associated with the effects of seismic and other geologi-
cally-induced Imds, fl-, and fires. The Public
Safety Element is required to include mapping of known
seismic and other geological hazards. Where applicable,
it must also address evacuation routes, peak load, water
ances around structures.
b Protection of tlle cornunify from mY reasonable risks Element Will supplement the policies and action pl
1 Areas subject to severe hazards especial
related to seismic or fld-prone conditions s.
comiderd for a reduced level of development
tion Eiement.
I Supply rWiremen% ~~ road wid& and Clear- space prote&on as part ofthe Open Space and Co
Because good accessibility on the transp
system is of vital imprtance in providing em
services, the public safety Element is related
CirculationElement.
State law also allows cities to address any other
locally relevant issues in its public safety element. In
addition to those mentioned above, Carlsbad‘s Public
Safety Element also addresses airport hazards, crime
prevention, disaster preparedness and the protection from
other local health and safety hazards such as fire, crime,
hazardous materials, and oil spills.
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to the Housing Element and the Historic Pres
Element in that it identifies areas that may present
ous conditions for residential structures and p
precautionary measures related to older existin
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geotechnical problems generally found within the L
veloped portions of the City limits.
If. EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC
HAZARDS -Potential geotechnical problems within the
limits may include natural and manufactured slope
bluff instability, excavation ofhard rock, drainage, fl
ing, expansive and compressible soils, and sewn
-Those portions of the City underlain by d h soft, saturated soils may be susceptible to the sei2 Geotechnical and seismic haads A&the city hazards of liquefaction, lurch cracking, lateral sprea of Carlsbad have a SigDlficant probability of occurring and local subsidenee and causing potential damage to property and possible
losssf-life. These hazards include adverse geologic
conditions such as out-of-slope bedding, landslides and
mud flows, erosion, siltation, subsidence, ground shaking
and other seismic effects from earthquakes on regional
faults. Maps showing areas of known geotechnical,
geologic, seismic and other geologic hazards are on file in
the Planning Department. The following is a summary of
the findings contained in the Burkland and Associates
“There are no known active or
otentially active faults locatedwithin seismic effects.
the City limits. ’’
-The beach areas are susceptible to the seis
hazard of tsunami (tidal waves), and the lagoon arm
susceptible to the seismic hazard of seiche (raising
lowering of water surface).
-No Special Study zones, as required by
Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazards Act, (as of the la
geotechnid report (1 974) as up&Mbythe Geomfical
Hmrdhlysis &Mapping &dyprq&byJ&&n
uPdate oftheActin 1990) kvebeendelh&k2d withh ci@ bYthe sta6Z klo@* and based On the infomi
and Associates, Inc. in 1992. developed in the Geotechnical Hazards Analysis
Mapping Study (1992), none are expected.
-On the basis of existing geotechnical informa-
ti04 approximately 85% of land within the City could be
utilized for urban activity following routine geotechnical
investigations of individual development sites.
B. FLOOD HAZARDS
The City of Carlsbad has the potential for flc
hazards along the its entire coastline as well as
following major dramage basins: -About 15% of land within the City has geologic
conditions which would require that detailed geotechnical
investigations be conducted at individual development
sites to determine feasibility for urban use. 1. Buena Vista Creek and Buena Vista Laga
2. &a Hedionda Creek, its northern tributa~
3. San Marms Creek and its northern tributai
4. Batiquitos Lagoon
5. Encinitas Creek
These potential flood locations are identified 1
flood insurance rate maps 0 that are supplied by t
FederaI Emergency Management Agency (FEU). T-
and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon
-Based on current geologic knowledge, there are
no known active or potentially active hults located with
the City limits. The closest known active fault is the Rose
Canyon Fault Zone located approximately 3 to 4 miles
offshore. Mapping of all known inactive faults located
within the City are illustrated on Map 1 : Seismic Faults.
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maps are based on hydrologic (the distribution of water on
the surface) analysis, and hydraulic (the movement of
water) analysi!~. Data used in preparing the FIRMS
includes infornntion on historical storm systems, tides,
waves, beachprofiles, topography, and dramage patterns.
Also 1cd within the City are two dams and a
reservoir which have the potential for floodmg. These include calave:ra Dam, which flows into the northern
which flows into Agua Hedionda Creek itself and the
Stanley Mahrlteservoir which flows into the San Marcos
Creek. Further, there is the possibility of catastrophic
dam failure inidtion from Calavera Dam, Lake San
Marcos Dam, !Stanley Mahr Reservoir and Squires Dam
in the case of seismic activity or sabotage. These dams are
periodically inspected by the State of California Division
dam failure inundation is on file in the Planning Depart-
ment.
posed gdmg and dramage improvements are ana
ensure that dramage is not diverted from its
dramage bash to another basin that was not des1
take that additional flow.
C. FIRE HAZARDS
The City of Carlsbad Fire Department c
proviks fie protection and p-dc services
services office oso) in 1992 rmi~g a class,
Based upon the Iso rating system of 1 through
the hi&est rating being 1 and 1o the lowest, the c
Fire Department offers adequate service.
I tribum Of the Aw Hedionda creek, squires Dam Carlsbad. The City was last surveyed by the In
The Carlsbad Fire Department currentl
tains sk -tiom throughou~out the city. The locatio
merit planwhich ds for additiod fire -tiom ~
there are more than 1,500 dwelling units outsic
minute road-response time fiman existing statio]
the current traffic circulation master plan, all of(
at bufidout can be served from the existing sk si
maintaining the growth memat standard. p
increase, Fire -tions aremanaged andplmedt
needed.
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The City addmsesthese flood hazard areas in its
Floodplain Management Regulations (Carlsbad Munici-
pal Code, Ckpter 2 1.1 10) which require a Special Use
special flood hazards and areas of flood-related erosion
strict or prohibit land uses considered unsafe in a flood-
plain. They address standards of construction such as
anchoring of structures, construction materials and meth- ods, and elevations and flood proofing. Also included are
sanitary sewage systems.
I 'ermit (sup) lFor aY development Proposed in arm of lation increases, the. demand for emergency sew
lEZards. The F1dplain Management Regu1atiom re- that additional personnel and equipment will be i 1
As a City surrounded by natural vel
carlsbad is a mdm fie hazard area for wildi
In addition, there are many inaccessible brush.
canyons and hillsides in Carlsbad which add to tl
with easterly winds, it is not uncommon to bv(
serious brush fires that require Carlsbad to USf
mud-id fie fighting help to control the fire~.
the city,s wildlad myom, hillsides and other
are included in the Citywide open space sYs
discussed in the qpen space and c~~~~~~~ 1
Goals, Objectives, and Implementing Policies i
grams addressing fire risk management in such i
discussed in greater detail in the Open space and
vation Element.
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The FERMS and Floodplain Management Rep- wildland fie hazard. hkg hes of hot, dry lations are usid by City staff to review any proposed
development within flood hazard areas (Map 2: 100 Year
Floodplain Bcmdaries). Data are required from pro-
posed developrnents that demonstrate that habitable struc-
tures will be kept above flood elevations. Special certifi-
cations are required to be signed by licensed professionals
verifjmg compliance with these regulations.
Developments which do not fhll under the Flood-
plain Managanent Regulations are also reviewed by the
City Engineering Department for flooding potential. Pro- -
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Roughly 80 percent of the structure fires in
Carlsbad are in single family residences. These fires
typically involve common household contents such as
fi~rnishhgs, wood and plastics.
allowed on both sides would be not less than 3 6 feet in
width.
There are currently no water flow pressure
ciencies in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Fire Marshal rev
proposed projects to ensure adequate fire hydrant 1
tim, water flow pressure, and access for emerg
vehicles. He also assures that other requirements 0.
Uniform Fire Code are met.
The Fire Department has signed automatic aid
agreemeats with alI surrounding communities when addi-
tional fire fighting resources are needed. The City is also
part of both the San Diego County and State of California
Master Mutual Aid Agreements and maintains a separate
agreemeat with the California Department of Forestry. In addition to providing fire protection,
Carlsbad Fire Department provides advanced basic
emergency medical services through fire engines
paramedic ambulances. All fire fighters are certi6e
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Service level a!
quired by the State.
The Carlsbad Fire Department has a weed abate-
ment program which begm in April of each year. At that
time, the City is surveyed for properties having weeds that
have grown to such an extent that a fire hazard is created.
Property owners are notified and given time to remove the
the desiguatedtime frame, the fire department hires a weed
abatement contractor to undertake the removal and charges
the property owner for the City’s cost.
weeds. Ifthe weeds are not removed by the owner within D. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The City of Carlsbad has adopted the “CiQ
Carlsbad Emergency Plan”, prepared in conjunction M
the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services 01
-tion ~sDcEs0), This plan addresses the Cit
planned response to extraordinary emergency situatic
associated with any type ofnatural disaster, technologi
incident, or State of War emergency. The plan inch
the city as part ofthe s&de Emergency M~~~
cies or the wellestablished and routine procedures use
cop* with these situations. Instead, the operatior
The Carlsbad Fire Department requires a mini-
mum flow of water for fire protection in accordance with
theadoptedUniform Fire Code andthe Insurance Services
Office standards- water mains sem sht51e-fami1y
detached houses must provide a flow of 1,000 to 1,500
mum dai1y consum~tion needs for a neighbrhO0d. The
required fire-flow standard for commercial, industrial,
gallons Per rninute, in adation to the peak normal maxi- System. The plan does not apply to &y-@&y emerg,
manufacturing and large apartment build@ vafies from
‘SO0 tO 5,Ooo &‘Om Per *uk, in addition to the peak concepts focus on those emrw emergencies *
pose threats to life and property and the overall well bei normal daily consumption needs. This standard is based
on type of construction, type of use and any built-in fire
protection (sprinklers, etc.).
of the comunity.
The Emergency Plan was written within fdei
andstateguidelinesandis organizedundertwointeracti c1ear emergenq vehicle aCCeSs to buadinas is
ah hpOrhUt. Such acceSS is regulated by the adopted emergency management systems. wrim mder a system known as uMulti-md F~~
The basic plan
Uniform Fire Code and adopted Carlsbad Mc circula-
tion standards. Under the Fire Code, all portions of a
building shall be within 150 feet of a serviceable fire
required for emergency vehicles by the Fire Code is 20
feet. For example, a residential street with parking
tied ple. ms simply meatls the emergent
response organization is designedto respondto anytn
of emergency without having to mw it to 6cfit99
closely with the second mment system which
known as the “Incident Command sy,m,7. It is base
upon managing the five principal activities which tak
access road. On public stre’ the *m clear width particular type ofemergency. ms system interfaces vel
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and shelter areas."
i schools andparks for emergency care
and petroleum pipelines, as well as the oil and nak
pipelines to the Encina Power Plant (Map 3:
Pressure Gas and Petroleum Transmission Lines)
the potential exists for a hazardous materials trar
tion emergency in Carlsbad, such emergencies arl
pared to deal with an incident should one occur.
If evacuation should become necessary (
chemical spill or other accident which could resu
exposure of Carlsbad residents to dangerous cond
historically rare; however, the Fire Department
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County’shazardous waste. The plan describes how 100%
of San Diego County’s hazardous waste stream can be
safely managed within the County, and is the guide for
local decisions regarding the management of hazardous
wastes. Designed to protect the public health and the
environment, the plan focuses on ahierarchy ofhazardous
waste management techniques, which include, in order of
help of other City departments as well as county anc
agencies.
G. McCLELLAN-PALOMAR
AIRPORT
McClellan-Palomar Airport is located with
corporate city limits of Cwlsbad, approximately
miles southeast ofthe Carlsbad Village Area. The air
owned and operated by San Diego County, serves
major general aviation facility for northern San L
County. The San Diego Association of Govern
(SANDAG) is responsible for preparing compreher
land use plans for the area surrounding the airport, b
on aircraft-produd noise impacts and aircraft-prod1
accident potential considerations.
priority:
- source reduction, - waste minimization, - on-site treatment, and - off-site treatment at a multi-use fkility.
All new development proposals within Carlsbad
must provide compliance with this plan.
F. CRIME HAZARDS McClellan-Palomar Aqort opened in 195 9 I
a 3,700 foot-long by 100 foot-wide runway which
later expandedto 4,700 feet by 150 feet in 196 1. In 1 !
an krport ~raffic Control Tower was placed in op
tion. It is cunmtly operated from 6:OO a.m. to 9:00 I
daily. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) c
sifies &e airpod a a genera] utility facility-m aiq
mainly serving aircraft with a maximum gross takc
weight of 12,500 pounds or less. However, some airc
larger than 12,500 pounds but less than 60,000 pound!
operate at the airport. The limit of 60,000 pounds 1
aircraft will continue to limit the airport to general av
tion; there are no plans for it to become a Commerc
airport.
Police Prodon for Carlsbad residents is PrO-
vided by the Carlsbad Police Department which operates
from the safety Center located 0x1 Orion way. Among san Diego cities with municipal police deparbnents,
Carlsbad has the second lowest FBI Crime Index per
1,000 population.
Carlsbad has adopted a standard of a maximum
six-minute response time for police service on priority-
one emergency calls. Police service (or the number of
officers sewing the City) is based upon actual workload
measures including response times, travel times, type of
service, number of calls for service, and the time of day
that calls are received. The City’s fibre Geographic
Information System (GIs) will provide the ability to
dyiX this information more acCuratdy and to enable the
city to provide police service concurrent with dmd.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan McClelle
palow bo& prepared according to FAA requi
menb by SmAG, identifies aa &]y to be imps
by noise and flight activity created by aircraft operatio
at the airport. These impacted areas include the Airpc
Influence Area, the Clear Zone, and the Flight Activi
Zone (Map 4: h-~~rt Muence Area).
The Police Department has numerous programs
designed to increase crime prevention including Drug
Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Business Watch,
Neighborhood Watch, Operation CAT (Combat Auto
Theft), operation ID (property identification), Juvenile
Diversion, and the Guide Program. These are supple-
merited bY a Problem Solving WPrOxh Used by Officers to
help Solve community Problem Which Often enlists the
The Airport Influence Area encompasses tho
arm adjacent t~ the airport which could be impacted 1
noise levels exceeding the Cfioha SQ~ Noise stat
dards or where height restrictions would be needed 1
prevent obstructions of navigable air space. Dependic
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on location, compatible land uses include non-residential
uses such as off ice, industrial, commercial or low density
residential uses such as single family dwellings.
Road along Carlsbad Boulevard. Annually,. this <
accepts oil deliveries from approximately four t
and three barges. As can be seen below in Table
Deliveries, this number has lessened over the last E
The reduction is due primarily to increased utiliza
natural gas rather than oil.
Tab,e 1: oIL DELIVERIES
The Clear Zones are land ara adjacent to the
ends of the runway over which aircraft using the airport
must pass for ewh operation, either arrival or departure.
These areas are owned by the County and generally
limited to open space types of land uses.
The =st Activiw Zone identifies land within
the Influence Area which should be held fiee of intensive
development (for example, more than ten dwelling units
per acre), inchiding high rise development and all uses
which involve the assembly of large groups of people
(more than 100). The plan recommends restricting devel-
opment to industrial land uses with a small section at the
southwestern comer designated as single family residen-
tial.
The City requires discretionary review of all
proposed development projects within the Airport Influ-
ence Area. All parcels must process either a site develop-
ment plan, planned industrial permit, or other discretion-
ary permit. All projects are required to comply with
Federal Aviation Administration regulations concerning
the construction or alteration of structures that may affect
navigable airspace.
Oil delivered to the Encina plant is know
sulphur residual oil. This is a liquid substance, 1
a temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit, which s
below a temperature of 90 degrees. Upon delii
heated oil is transported from the tanker throug
foot flexible line to a 20 inch diameter pipeline
3,500 feet offshore fiom the power plant. Oil
gradually increased to a maximum of 12,OOf
barrelshour. Deliveries are normally complete w
36 hours depending on the size of the cargo.
H. OIL SPILLS
The City of Carlsbad has the potential of being
impacted by tmstline oil spills although such an occur-
rence is consiclered unlikely. If an oil spill were to occur,
the authority (and responsibility for clean up operations
would be assumed by the U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunc-
tion with the State Lands Commission and the California
Department of Fish and Game. The City, under its
Disaster Preparedness Plan, would assume responsibility
for any operations (such as traffic control) on land.
Oil spill hazards are considered minim
the type of oil transfend from the tankers thr
pipeline to the plant. Should a leak occur, re:
would solidify and be easier to clean up than crud1
chance of a shipwreck and subsequent oil spill
considered negligible because the shoreline is n
no other large vessels enter the area, and the si
identified.
The only business in Carlsbad that has direct
delivery fiom (oil tankers is the San Diego Gas and Electric
(SDG&E) Encina Power Plant located north of Cannon -
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All oil transfer operations, as well as emergency
cleanup operations, are defined by the Ench Marine
Terminal Operations ManuaVContingency Plan and ap-
proved by the Coast Guard. SDG&E submtted a Final
Contingency Plan to the Department of Fish and Game on
Apnl 1, 1994. Approval of the document is pending.
agencies are proposing a poky of “prudent avoida
This policy allows decision-inakers to review stratel
minimize EMF exposure, but only adopt those whic
to be ‘prudent’ investments given their costs and cI
level of scientific understanding about possible risl
It is the City’s policy to monitor both resea
this field as well as regulatory P~OPOS~~S offders
state health and environmental agencies. However.
comprehensive land use procedures are develop=
required by such an agency, the City does not propc
adopt any land use regulations for EMFs. Existing ell
cal transmission lines traversing the City are identifil
Map 5: Electric Transmission Lines and Substatio
Inspection of all operations and equipment are
conducted annually by certified personnel. An oil boom
deployment exercise is conducted annually for equipment
checkout and personnel training, This exercise is moni-
tored by the Coast Guard, the State Lands Comnussion,
and the Department of Fish and Game.
To reduce emergency response time by oil spill
cleanup contractors, San Diego Gas and Electric main-
oil transfer operations. This equipment includes a 1 10
foot oil spill responsevessel which carries 3,000 feet ofoil
containment boom. The vessel also cames skimming
equipment, oil storage capacity, and miscellaneous absor-
bent materials. In addition, a 50 foot mooring vessel
assists tankers and barges in safely mooring tothe facility.
Nine personnel operate these vessels including two certi-
fied divers. On shore, two certified operators operate the
shore-side equipment required during oil transfers. They
are in constant radio contact withvessel personnel. Shore-
side equipment includes 1,600 feet of oil containment
boom stored in a mobile trailer plus a large assortment of
miscellaneous absorbent materials. All of this equipment
would be available to the City of Carlsbad as Well as
nearby coastal communities in the event of oil spills
affecting their shorelines or any of the lagoons.
tains emergency response equipment on scene during all 111. GOALS, OBJECTIVES
POLICIES AND ACTION
AN D I M P LE M E NTI N G
PROGRAMS
GENERAL
A. Goal
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life
hge to property resulting from fire, flood, cn
hazardous material, Or seismic, disaster mcumence.
GEOLOGY AND SEISMIC SAFE1
A. Goal I. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life, a
damage to property resulting fiom Potential geologic a
seismic disasaers.
Electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) are generated by
the movement and consumption of electric power. High-
voltage transmission lines, low-voltage distribution lines,
substations, electrical service vaults, and household ap-
pliances all generate EMFs. Although there has been a
great deal of scientific discussion regarding the impacts of
EMF, there has been 00 ‘“de’’ level of exposure yet
established for EMF effects. There are no federal or state-
set EMF standards at this time; however, some mdcipal
6. Objectives
B.1 To establish a development project revie
process that allows consideration of seismic and geolog
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process, preferably before comprehensive engineering
work has commenced.
Map. (These maps are on file in the Planning Dc
ment.)
C.5 Require applicants to conduct detailec
logic and seismic investigations at sites where thi
structionofcritical structures (h~gh-occupancy stru
and those which must remain in operation during
gencies) and structures over four stories are under c
eration.
B.2 To develop a program to identify existing
potentially hazardous structures in the City of Carlsbad.
These structures; shall be abated or modified within a
reasonable period of time, or their usage or occupancy
modified when loss of life is a factor.
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B.3 To work with other agencies to increase C.6 Enforce the State Map Act provisio
subdivision maps may be denied if a project site
physically suitable for either the type or densit
PrOPoS~ development.
public awareness of geologic and seismic hazards.
B.4 To institute policies and programs that ob-
serve physical constraints in the City of Carlsbad regard-
ing seismic and geologic problems and integrate them into
the planning and deveiopment review process. I C.7 Require qualified professionals in thc
of Soil Engineering and Engineering Geology to
gdmg plans and inspect areas of excavation dun
after grading, to evaluate slope stability and
geotechnical conditions that may affect site develc
and public safety. It is imperative in areas of kn
suspected landslides andor adverse geologic con
to ascertain slope stability before and after develc
The following determinations should be made i
cases: extent of landslide, depth-to-slide plane, sc
and strengths, presence of clay seams and groun
conditions.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
C. 1 Review and revise all applicable City codes,
ordinances, andl policies, where necessary, to ensure
compatibility with the geologic and seismic information
contained in this element (e.g. grading ordinance, environ-
mental protection ordinance).
C.2 Require project applicants to submit evi-
dence that strulctures are designed to meet ground re-
sponse characte:ristics of their individual site.
C.8 Establish procedures to efficiently
required geotechnical reports. All reports deali
geology should be produced, reviewed, and apprc
geotechnically competent persons. However,
those cases where city staff cannot adequateiy re1
assess geologic reports should outside consulting
C.3 Prlohibit the location of critical structures
directly across lcnown bults unless a geotechnical andor
seismic investigation is performed to show that the fault is
neither active nor potentially active. I sought.
C.9 Establish a program to identify and [
existing potentially hazardous structures. Th
should include the assistance of a structural c
experienced in this field.
C.4 Use the City’s geotechnical maps @repared
by Leighton & Associates, Inc., 1992) as generalized
guidelines for planning purposes and in determining the
type of geotechnical report to be required as well as the
extent of the report. These maps include the Geotechnical
HazardsKonstraints Map, Land Use Capability Map,
Fault Location and Seismcally-Induced Ground Shaking
Map, Mineral Resources and Catastrophic Dam Failure
Inundation, and the Tsunami and Seiche Hazard Zone
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seismic design standards of the Uniform Building
and State building requirements.
gency seivice potential; and
3) Major public utilities.
C. 1OAbateormodifypotentiallyhazardous struc-
tures when loss of life is a potential factor. If the
demolition of residential structures is required, an ad-
equate relocation program for legal residents ofthe struc-
ture shall be instituted.
C. 1 1 Develop recommendations regarding
unreinforced masonry, aged and dilapidated structures
and structurally unstable architectural appendages and
ornaments, such as parapets or marquees.
FLOOD HAZARDS
A. Goal
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life,
damage to property resulting from the occurrenc
floods.
6. Objectives
B. 1 To develop standards and criteria to rec
flood hazards and implement them by adopting new a
and ordinances or strengthening existing ones. C. 12 Require installation of appropriate siltation
and erosion control measures on proposed building and
development sites wherever there is a potential for soil
erosion. B.2 To restrict or prohibit uses which are danl
ous to the health and safety of people or adversely af
property due to water and erosion hazards, or which re
ties.
c. l3 ExPand the citY’s data base in geOl0gY and in damaging increases in erosion or flood height Of vel, related disciplines and, in addition, cooperate in a
regionwide program, if one is established.
B.3 To continue to pursue flood control prop
through such means as: application of the gradmg 01
nance, the flocd plain overlay ne, and the recornmen
tions of the Open Space and Conservation and the PuE
Safety Elements.
C. 14 Review and update periodically the infor-
mation contained in this element to reflect the latest
geotechnical data available.
C. 15 Recognize that geotechnical conditions in-
cluding soil engineering, geologic and seismic conditions B.4 To seek the cooperation and coordination included in the Geotechnical Hazards hdySiS and Map- all jurisdictions and agencies such as the sari Die Ping Study (Leighton &k Associates9 In‘’> ’ 992) are County Fl& Control District, involved in the mitigatj generalized in nature and should be used for planning
purposes only. Site specific investigations, either routine
or detailed (depending upon the proposed development
and existing geotechnical conditions of the site), should be
performed prior to the granting of approval to proceed
with development. Geotechnical Hazards Maps are avail-
able in the Planning Department.
offldhazards.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
C . 1 Enforce the Colby-Alquist Floodplain Ma
agement Act which prohibits the placement of structure
h the flocdway, except for public utility or COI”lmuniCi
tion lks. C. 16 Require an investigation by a qualified
engineering geologist, where it has been determined that a
probable seismic hazard exists.
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C.2 Require a Special Use Permit for all develop- B. Objectives ment proposed vnthin the 1 00-year floodplain. Review all
such proposals to ensure that all building elevations are
higher than the peak flow level of a 100-year flood and do
not adversely impact other properties.
B. 1 To reduce fire hazards to an acceptabl 1 of risk.
B.2 To maintain an initial emergency tra C.3 Require all proposed draiie facilities to
comply with thc City’s “Standard Design Criteria” to
ensure they are properly sized to handle 100-year flood
spome time of five (5) minutes.
B.3 To maintain close coordination bc I conditions. planned improvements to the circulation system wit
City of Carlsbad and the location of fire stations to
adequate levels of service and response times to a1 u of the community.
C.4 Comply with all requirements of the state
Department ofWater Resources’ Division of Dam Safety
to ensure adequate flood control.
B.4 To require a minimum flow of water
protection in accordance with &opted City Unifo
code.
C.5 Review ail new development proposals to
ensure compliance wth those sections ofTitles 18 and 20
pertaining to drainage and flood control structures.
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straints in terms of hazards and current levels o
gency service delivery capabilities. In areas wher
lation or bullding densities may be inappropriate
hazards present, mwures shall be taken to miti!
risk of life and property loss.
(2.6 CclmPly with k-kral Emergency Manage-
ment Agency requirements to have a program of identie-
ing flood hazard areas and controlling development within
these areas in order for residents to qualify for federal
flood insurance.
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C.7 Require installation of protective structures
or other design imeasures to protect proposed building and
development sites from the effects of flooding or wave
action.
B.6 To coordinate the delivery of fire pr(
services through mutual aid agreements with otht
ties when appropriate. I
C. Implementing Policies and FIRE AND EMERGENCY Action Programs
MEDICAL SERVICES
C. 1 EnforcetheUniformBuildingandFir
adopted by the City, to provide fire protection SI
for all existing and proposed structures. A. Goals
A. 1 A City which minimizes the injury, the loss of
life and damage to property resulting from fire hazards.
A.2 A City which optimizes the organization and
I C.2 Review new development proposal!
sider emergency access, fire hydrant locations, 1
requirements, and wildland fire hazards.
delivery of emergency services. C.3 Require new development to pro
installation of emergency water systems and all,
access roads prior to the placement of combustit
rials on the site. -
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C.4 Continue the use of local ordinances to HAZARDOUS MATERIALS expand the use of automatic fire sprinklers (above the
minimums required by regional model building codes)
and require wood roofs to be fire retardant, especially in
new commercial and residential construction.
A. Goal
A City which niinimizes injury, loss of life
damage to property resulting from hazardous matt
disasteroccurrence. C.5 Inspect all new or altered buildings and
structures to be sure they conform with applicable fire,
building and life safety codes. B. Objectives
B.l To limit the hazards associated wth
manufacture, use, transfer, storage and disposal of
ardous materials and hazardous wastes through enfc
ment of applicable local, comity, state and federal reg
tions.
C.6 Administer a weed abatement program to
limit fire hazards in and around developed areas.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
A. Goal
B.2 To comply with SanDiego County's Haz
A City which provides for emergency response ous Waste Management Plan.
during and after catastrophic events.
B.3 To regulate locations for the manufaa
storage, and use of hazardous materials within the (
through implementation of Title 20 of the Carlsbad 1
dCiPd code, the zoning ~~XUNX-
6. Objectives
B. I To undertake periodic disaster exercises to
test and improve jurisdictional and interdepartmental
coordination and response to emergencies brought about
by catastrophes such as fire, flood, earthquakes, and
hazardous spills.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
C. 1 Review land use decisions to consider u strains presented by the potential for on-site and off-a
contamination by use, transfer, storage, or land dispo:
of hazardous materials and wastes. Land use decisio
should be consistent with federal, state and county en'
B.2 To establish and maintain safe and effective
evacuation routes.
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs ronmental regulations.
C . 1 Maintain and periodically update the Citv of
Carisbad Emergency plan a appropriate information
becomes available. Revisions shall refine the overall City
Emergency Plan to include specific emergency require-
ments and activities for potential disasters.
C.2 Provide for hazardous materials emergen
incident responses. coordinate such responses with a]
Plicable federal, state and WUW agencies.
" C.3 Maintain regulations which require prop
storage and disposal of hazardous materials to reduce tl
likelihood of leakage, eXPlOSiOns, Or fire, and to Proper1
Contain potentid SpiIls from kaving the site. C.2 Promote public awareness of possible M~U-
ral and man-made h&, measures which a be &en
to protect lives and property, response plans, and evacu-
ation routes.
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pollutant basins to function as hazardous material spill
control facilities to prevent the spread of contaminants to
downstream areas.
C .2 Maintain and update guidelines for the
zation of street and public building lighting system
conserve energy and meet Palomar Observatory ra
ments as well as help in crime prevention.
C.3 Maintain efforts to educate the public
crime deterrence through programs like the Neighbc
Watch Program within residential neighborhoods a
Business Watch Program within commercial and
trial areas. Encourage similar community-oriented
ing and problem-solving techniques in working w
community to reduce crime.
CRIME HAZARDS
A. Goid
A City -which minimizes injury, loss of life, and
damage to property resulting from crime.
B. Ob-jectives
B. 1 To maintain a high standard for the delivery
of law enforcement services, including a commitment to
the use of state-of-the-art equipment and management
C.4 Remain active in crime prevention by
ing with human care agencies, recreational agl
~ucational services and comunity groups to:
1. reduce victimization;
2. encourage recreational opportunities
3. maintain awareness of potential p
vide off-school hour activities for youth; and
areas.
B.2 To provide sworn staffin sufficient numbers
to support basic patrol services consistent with patterns
observed in pro,gressive departments serving cities in the
population range comparable to Carlsbad.
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B.3 To strive to provide civilian staffin sufficient
numbers to support sworn staff in services such as crime
prevention, investigative support, crime scene investiga-
tion, and taking reports at incident scenes.
A. Goal
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A City which minimizes noise and safety
within areas around the airport.
B.4 To encourage crime prevention through the
and standards to be used in the review of land use
development. To ensure that development in the Airpo
ence Area occurs in compliance with relevant
C. hplementing Policies and policies.
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C. Implementing Policies and
C. 1 Aiuthorize and encourage representatives of
the Carlsbad Police Department to participate in interde-
partmental conferences to review specific land use devel-
opment proposals as they relate to street access and safety
to minimize opportunities for crimes to occur.
Action Programs
C. 1 Coordinate with the San Diego As:
of Governments and the Federal Aviation Ah
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orderly operation of the Auport and the adoption of land
use measures that minimize the public's exposure to
excessive noise and safety hazards within areas around the
airport.
C.2 Comply, to the extent possible and consistent
with City noise and land use policies, with the require-
ments and recommendations of the Regional Airport Land
Use Commission andthe Federal Aviation Adrmnistration
regarding development proposals within the Airport In-
fluence Area. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS
C.3 Support the joint annual inspections I
operations and equipment conducted by the US. (
Guard, the California Department of Fish and Game
the San Diego Gas and Electric Company.
C.4 Support the efforts ofthe San Diego Ga:
Electric Company in providing and maintaining e
gency cleanup equipment in the event of an oil spill
C. 3 Review development proposals in the Airport A. Goal Influence Area to ensure that design features are incorpo-
rated into proposed site plans which specifically address
aircraft crash and noise hazards. A City which actively pursues the latest idor
tion on EMFs to respond as quickly as possiblc
necessary to reduce public exposure to EMFs. OIL SPILLS
A. Goal B. Objective
To update City policies and ordinances, when
impacts of electromagnetic fields becomes available.
A City which minimizes injuries, loss of life and if it is necessary, as additional infoation regarding property damage resulting from oil spills.
B. Objective
To encourage and cooperate with the federal
government, state agencies and San Diego Gas and Elec-
tric to develop an emergency oil cleanup plan.
C. Implementing Policies and
C. Implementing Policies and
Action Programs
Monitor research in this field as well as
regulatory proposals of federal and state health a
environmental agencies. Until comprehensive procedui
are developed and required by such an agency, do I
adopt land use or other regulations for EMFs. Work w
SDG&E to provide information regarding transmissi
line field strength data to concerned parties.
Action Programs
C. 1 Support U.S. Co& Guard responsibilities
(under the Encina Marine Terminal Operations Contin-
gency Plan) for directing and regulating all oil transfer
operations and emergency cleanup operations.
C.2 Support SDG&E compliance with the provi-
sions of all agency oil spill response Final Contingency
Plans when adopted.
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The level of risk below which no specific ac
by local government is deemed necessary.
Risk not necessary to take because individw
public goals can be achieved at the same tin
at less total "cost" by other means without 1
the risk.
The state agency in charge of transportation
planning, construction and maintenance of 1
state's highway system.
Requires the assessment of projects for env
mental effects, establishes procedures for p
ing and processing environmental documen
includes requirements for the monitoring o
environmental mitigation conditions placed
project.
See California Department of Transportatic I CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM A city's governmental budget that program
public facilities to fit its fiscal capability sc
years into the future. Capital improvemen
programs are usually projected five years i
advance and should be updated annually, s
provide a link to the annual budgeting proc
See California Environmental Quality Act
A plan which identifies the public facilitie
which will be needed when the City is cor
pletely developed.
Concept of urban space designed to inhibil
by utilizing the proprietary concerns of re:
Key ingredients in designing defensible sp
include: improving the natural capability
residents to visually survey the public are
their residential environment; enhancing I
of territorial influence within which residc
easily adopt proprietary attitude; and, enh
safety through the strategic geographic la
of intensively used community facilities.
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PORTATION (CALTRANS)
CALIFORNIA ENVIR0"TAL QUAL
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CEQA
CITYWIDE, FACILITIES AND IMPROVE
MENTS PLAN
DEFENSIBILE SPACE
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DEPTH-TO-SLIDE PLANE The distance from the ground to the rupture
surface of a landslide.
Any condition or action which may increase
potential of fire to a greater degree than that
customarily recognized as normal by official
agencies responsible for fire prevention or
suppression, or which ma.y obstruct, delay,
hinder or interfere with the operations of the,
agency or the egress of orxupants in the even1
fire.
Any land covered with grass, grain, brush or
forest, land situated close enough to such are
that are seriously exposed to flying brands,
situated on slopes or isolated in such a mannei
that a frre would be difficult to suppress or
would result in substantial fire or erosion dam
age.
The function of approving building plans; in-
specting buildings, their contents, and their fir1
protection equipment to buildings, their con-
tents, 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 futurc
fire prevention priorities.
Any official agency charged with the responsi-
bility 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 re-
ported fues, gas leaks, or other hazardous
conditions or situation.
Land area adjacent to a watercourse which is
subject to inundation of floodwaters expected
from a 100-year flood.
FIRE HAZARD
FIRE HAZARDOUS AREAS
FIRE PREVENTION
EIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
FLOODPLAIN
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FLOODWAIY A river channel and adjacent land area wil
floodplain needed to carry a 10eyea.r fra
flood without increasing the water surface
tion more than 1 foot at any point. The b
ary of the 100-year floodway shall be dete
using data contained on the City's Nationa
Insurance Maps.
GMP See Growth Management Plan
A comprehensive approach to land use pk
PLAN (GMP) now and in the future. It links residential
commercial and industrial development di
to the availability of public services and fi
ties. It sets limits on the total number of 1
ing units to be built and increases the tota
amount of open space to be preserved in tl
City. I GROWTH IMANAGEMENT ZONE A geographically-defined area in the City,
boundaries of which were based upon logi
facilities and improvements planning relat
ships. Under the City's Growth Managen
Plan, there are 25 zones and a plan for fac
and improvements is required for each zoi
before development can occur.
Operated by the resistance offered, or the
sure transmitted when a quantity of liquid
water or oil) is forced through a comparati
small orifice or through a tube.
The science dealing with the properties, di,
tion and circulation of water and snow.
Shallow-angle slope failure caused by liqui
tion or a subsurface layer. 1 LFMP See Local Facilities Management Plan.
The process of becoming liquid. Liquefac,
caused by strong vibratory motion in saturi
loose, sandy soils. As a result of the cond
required to cause liquefaction, in Carlsbad
of possible liquefaction are limited to alluv
soils in the valleys and low-lying areas of 1
City.
u GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM/
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HYDRAULIC
HYDROLOGY
LATERAL !SPREADING
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LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
(Lm)
Shows how and when the following facilities
improvements necessary to accommodate dev
opment within the zone will be installed or financed; City administrative facilities, lib-
wastewater treatment, parks, drainage, circulr
tion, fire facilities, open space, schools, sewe
facilities and water facilities.
Phenomenon associated with strong earthquak
whereby the ground is disturbed and cracked 1
earthquake oscillation.
Uses or structures that provide services to the
public such as a library, City Hall, fire statior
police station, park, traffic signal or major
street.
The area of land which has been dedicated for
public use for transportation purposes (i.e. a
street, freeway or railroad).
See San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG).
The regional planning agency for the San Diet
Region of which Carlsbad is a member agency
The gradual sinking of land as a result of natu
or manmade causes.
Level of risk above which specific action by
government is deemed to be necessary to prote
life and property.
LURCH CRACKING
PUBLIC FACILITIES
RIGHT-OF- WAY
SANDAG
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERN-
MENTS (SANDAG)
SUBSIDENCE
UNACCEPTABLE RISK
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick's Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City's first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch
library. As new City ofices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children's library, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who ananged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Mq'orie Howard-Jones.
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I. I NTRiO DU CTI 0 N
A. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................
B. STATE LAW C. REILATIONSHIPS TOOTHER ELEMENTS D. QlJlMBY ACT ................................................................................................................
E. GFlOWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
F. PARK ANDRECREATIONAL NEEDS GENERATED BY INDUSTRIAL USES
G. PA,RKlNVENTORY INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................
1 . Primary Park Classifications ....................................................................................
2. Active/Passive Areas
3. Regional Open Space Park .....................................................................................
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H. MISCELLANEOUS LAN DSCAPE/OPE N SPACE AREAS
I. FACILITY STANDARDS
J. FUTURE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT .................................................................
II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PF
GRAMS .................................................................................................................
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PARK DEVELOPMENT
A. GOALS
6. OBJECTIVES ...........................................................................................................
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ........................................
A. GOALS .......................................................................................................................
B. OBJECTIVES
C. [IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
SPECIAL RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE AND CULTURAL-HISTORICAL AREAS ................
A. GOALS ;
B. OBJECTIVES
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS ..........................................
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RECREATION PROGRAMS ...............................................................................................
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111. PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
IV. MAPS
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Map 1 : PARK DISTRICT MAP ................................................................................................
Map2: CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MAP ...........................................................
Map4: NORTHEAST QUADRANT PARKS AND RECREATION MAP .................................
Map 5: .SOUTHWEST QUADRANT PARKS AND RECREATION MAP ................................
Map3: NORTHWEST QUADRANTPARKSANDRECREATION MAP
Map 6: :SOUTHEAST QUADRANT PARKS AND RECREATION MAP
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VI.APPENDIX 1 ......................................................................................................... 39
MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE/OPEN SPACE AREAS ............................................... 39
VI1 . APPENDIX 2 ....................................................................................................... 41
EXISTING AND FUTURE PARK ACREAGE ..................................................................... 41
VI11 . GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................... 43
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has been prepared consistent with all other element
Genera] Plan. "The CZty determined that park and
recreation facilities contribute slg- Additionally, goals, objectives and implem
policies and action programs have been formulatel
consistent with the objectives established in the
Local Coastal Program.
n@cant& tto the quali@ of life Of its
residents, (and consequently, have
Element tu establish the foundation
required a Parks and Recreation
for current operation and future
recreation programs. ''
The Parks and Recreation Element is st
influenced by the Land Use Element, in that each
ational facility has been located within a compatib
use area. This Element does not dictate specific lor
for recreational facilities, with the exception of s
resource areas, but rather recommends general are:
developme.nt of park facilities and
urbanization and the need to preserve open space and
provide parks for California’s growing communities.
“Quimby”provides local government with the
authority to place into law an ordinance requiring devel-
opers to provide land andor fees to acquire and develop
parks and recreation facilities.
“The park performance standard
requires three (3) acres of Comm&
nit,, park and special use A~~~ Pt
1,000 population within a park dir
trict. ”
population for special resource areas. TABLE1: PARKACREAGEDEMAND
ANTICIPATED
PARK AC. PARK AC.
DEMAND BUILDOUT
PARK DISTRICT DWELLING UNITS POPULATION
15,370 35,625 106.87 ac. 120.12 ac. Park Dist. #1
(NW Quadrant)
Park Dist. #2
(NE Quadrant)
Park Dist. #3
(SW Quadrant)
Park Dist. #4
(SE Quadrant)
9,042 20,957 62.87 ac. 68.16 ac.
96.25 ac. 89.41 ac. 12,859 29,805
17,329 40,165 120.49 ac. 140.27 ac.
TOTALS 54,600 126,552 379.64 ac. 424.80 ac.
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Today, current and future parkland dc
under the Quimby Ordinance is subject to more s
conditions than were once required. Noting the
acquisition policy, developable parkland is consi
be buildable acreage similar to acreage associated
subdivision for which dedication is required. Typ
has slopes of less than 10% and is not to be locat~
area on which building is precluded due to enviro
coastraiflts as defined by City ordinance, geologi straints, flooding, easements, or other encumbran
F. PARK AND RECREATIONAL
NEEDS GIENERATED BY
INDUSTRIIAL USES
Although the Quimby Act itself does not apply to
industrial or uxnmercial subdivisions, a local agency is
permitted to innpose fees or exactions as a condition of
approval of a proposed development, provided those fees
and exactions do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost
of providmg the service or facility. In addition, the orrestrictions.
Growth Mamgement Ordinance (CMC 4 21.90) autho-
rizes special facility fees to pay for improvements or
facilities which are related to new development. Since
there is a substantial impact on existing recreation kili-
ties from an increasing industrial employment base, and
to impose and implement a park mitigation fee for indus-
trial development was recogIllzed and created. InNovem-
ber 1987, the City Council adopted its first park mitiga-
tion fee for the Zone 5 Local Facilities Management Plan.
Additionally, a park mitigation fee was required as part of
the Zone 16 Local Facilities Management Plan and is also
provided for in the adopted Zone 13 Local Facilities
Management I'lan. The purpose of a fee is to ensure
adequate recreational facilities to accommodafe the de-
md created for them by the daily infIux ofthe industrial
work force arid population as industrial development
grows throughout the City.
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The revised 1982 Parks and Recreation
indicated a shift in recreational trends toward tht
which are more active in nature. In order to accon
those trends, parkland dedication requirements
geared toward the acquisition of developable 1
which could provide both active and passive use
Carlsbad's present park development ph
concentrates on providing larger community pal
incorporate a balance of both active and pasi\
atiod amenities. ne result has created a more
parkprogram intern OfmeeGngtherecrWtiod
the residents, tourists, employees, the Growth 1
merit requiremenb, and is more financially feasil
an opemtiod and -emce standpint.
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is no longer pursued primarily because of the red)
and the high cost of maintenance. Because the
typically provide one or two recreational uses, tl
been incorporated within the current Special t.
park classification. Sites once acknowledged a
borhoodParkshavebeenincorporated("grandf&
intothe Community Park classification, and altho
may not meet the current acreage requirement,
provide amenities characteristic of the Commun
category.
G. PARlK INVENTORY 1 INTRODUCTION
The pre-1982 Parks and Recreation Element
emphasized more passive use concepts with the acquisi-
tion and development of smaller neighborhood, mini, and
vest pocket paxk. Additionally, natural open space areas,
meant to serve as connective corridors and grmways
throughout the City, were accepted as park requirements
dedicated under the Quimby Ordinance. Due to the
characteristics ofthese natural open space areas, many of
the sites once iwtd for park purposes are considered
undevelopable by today's park development standards.
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CLASSIFICATIONS
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LWIJJ park ClaSSiflCatiOnS: G9i?lmU-
Special Resource Areas. ”
Inventory is composed of three pri-
nity Parks; Special Use Areas; and,
* Special use facilities such as swimming poo
tennis courts, horseshoes, handball and racquetball cour
bicycle paths, etc. as per specific community demand m
be located within these parks if appropriate to the hterer
and needs of the community in which the park is locatt
The service radius for community park sites
approximately two miles. The primary access orientati
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and conhnned in November of 1990, community school
activity fields csul be incorporated within the Special Use
Area classilialion and included within the Park Area
Inventory. However, only these current school sites which
operate under “j oint-use”fkility agreements between the
City of Cadsbaclandthe corresponh school district are,
in fact, incorpoi~ within the Parks Inventory.
plexes, multi-use ballfields, tot lots, hard cou
surfaces, volleyball, horseshoe areas, or a comb
thereof. 1 u ’
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amenities assocw with active use. The very E
passive use implies unhonstrative, nonparticj
complacent, subdued activity. Park amenities gc
associated with passive use include nature trails.
ways, picnic tables, benches, and small turf anda
scaped areas.
The pre-1982 Parks and Recreation Element
included Mini and Vest Pocket parks. The revised 1982
Parks and Recreation Element has incorporated these
parks into the special use category which typically defines 3. REGIONAL OPEN SPACE PE
Three of the City’s Special Resource Art
one com~~ park me cdavera, &a HE agoo on, Bdquitos Lagoon and veterans Mmoriz
been identified as Regional Open Space Parks in a
to their primary city park classification. These sit
been identified as Regional Open Space parks co1
with the recommendatiofls ofthe Sa Diego Assc
OfGove-ents’ (SmAG) report, Re~onallv - 1
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identifed as part of the regional park system, th
continue to function pursuant to their primary pm
sifidon as identified above. The identification 0
PA as a Regid Open Space Park simply denor
the park is part of the region’s park system.
Adequarte access should be a primary siting trite-
ria utilized in determining the location of a Special Use
Area.
SDecidl Resource Areas -These are local amen&
ties that have eilher citywide or potential regional siafi-
Catlce. Tbe Sigllnifimce is in the quality Of the Site that
makes it unique as either a passive and/or active recreation
X=; this qditY may be ofa natural (Water, g~logi~,
=logid *.I, historical (archiwd, dc.), ora corn-
bination thereof. Consequently, the Special Resource
Area as deiined has a visitor attraction or drawing power
to users lady and beyond.
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unique character and/or use not found in community
Parks or special Use Areas. In general, they are larger
than cOmUtl%’ parks. They are recnxhnal Sites
characterized by the existence of a special or unusual
feature, natural or de, i.e., a water MY, earth
formation, historical amenity, ecological reserve, etc.
A regional park is a major park that may (
my one or mmb&ion of such attributes as I
beauty, ~quetopographc features, historical an
or unusual scenery. Such parks are usually develo
at leasttwo outdoor activities, but the greatest par
acreage may remain as undeveloped open space. I
a regional park has at least 200 acres, 50 acres oi
are usable. The size may be smaller for unique rt
In addition to a parks primary classification, the
City may describe a park as Containing active and/or
passive areas. Parks can be developed with either active
or passive park indies or a combination ofboth. Active
park areas typically provide a form of organized, super-
vised, often exltracurricular recreation. Park amenities
denoting active use may include gymnasiums, swim com- -
H. MISCELLANEOUS
LANDSCAPE/OPEN SPACE ARE
Miscellaneous landscape/open space arc
seumdary classifications within the park inventor!
category has been established to provide acco~nl
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“FaCiZi@ Standards are provided to
in Carlsbad meet the needs ofresi-
ensure that the recreational facilities
may be subject to delay basedl upon demand, the pri~
established for Public Facility construction and the
associated with ongoing maintenance and operation.
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O Enclosed Soccer Facility TABLE 3: ANTICIPATED FUTURE PARK DEVEL
OPMENTPROJECTS
PARK ESTIMATED PA
CLASSIFICATION ACREAGE QUAD PARK DEVELOP. PROJECT
Nw Unspecified Acquisition Community Park +7
Nw Maxton Brown Extension Special Use 1.15
Nw Cannon Lake Special Use 6.87
NW Hosp Grove Special Use 5.54
NE Larwin Community Park 22.2
NE Ballfields Special Use Area + 15
SW Zone 19 (Aviara) Community Park 24.25
sw Poinsettia Commun%y Park ~ 42
sw Aviara Oaks Special Use +6
SE Carillo Ranch Community Park 26.9
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SE Alga Norte Community Park 35
CITYWIDE Veterans Memorial Park Community Park 100
CITYWIDE Zone 5, 13, 16 Park Site To be determined To be determined
CITYWIDE Golf Course To be determined To be determined
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B.5 To implement the use of energy sa
technology in all rehabilitation and new park develop]
projects, Water saving irrigation technology and droi
tolerant landscapes should be used whenever possib
B.6 To provide for existing and future 1
facilities with a balance of Wve and passive recreati
opportunities.
II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES
AND IMPLEMENTING
POLICIES AND ACTION
PROGRAMS
PARK DEVELOPMENT
B.7 To consider the acquisition of additi
parkland in the northwest quadrant a priority of the C
B.8 To permit comnnunities within the Ci?
acquire, develop and maintain a private neighborh
A. GOALS
A. 1 A City that provides a diversified, compre-
hensive park system utilizing contemporary concepts and
planning strategies. park system,
A.2 A City that encourages the development of
park and recreational facilities and activities by private
industry, the residential development community and
specialized user groups to augment existing public hili-
ties.
B.9 To encourage specialized-user groups,
cluhg but not limited to, Littlle League, Bobby SOX,
Pop Warner to identlfy, acquire and develop land for tl
exclusive use.
B. 10 To ensure adequate recreational amenii
for the current and future industrial base population in
City of Carlsbad.
A.3 A City with a privatization approach for the
development, maintenance and/or operation of appropri- ate City-owned park kcilities.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To provide a minimum of three (3) acres of
Community Parks or Special Use Areas for each 1,000
population within each of the four (4) park quadrants of
the City.
B. 1 1 To encourage park hilities to be acqui~
developed and maintained utilizing a privatization L
proach to development, where appropriate and feasibl
B. 12 Develop, operate or maintain park facilit
under contractual and/or lease agreements.
B . 1 3 To ensure that parks are developed prior
or concurrent with need, as defined by the Growth M; B.2 To determine park acreage requirements on
a quadrant basis. agement Plan.
B.3 To acquire, develop, maintain and operate
parks consistent with all federal, state and local regula-
tiom.
B. 14 To ensure that park and recreational kci
ties are compatible with surrounding uses.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
B.4 To hce future public park and recreation ACTION PROGRAMS facilities.
C.l Ensurethatany andallparklanddedication,
as required of the residential development communi?
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shall be develo:pable and usable for park purposes, and
shall conform to all local, state andor federal laws
[reference Carlsbad Municipal Code - 20.44,
eachdevelopment. Maintenanceofpocket Parks s
accomplished through hamowners associatior
PocketParksshallremaininP~vateo~ers~P.
C.9 Requirethat any development ofrecn
facilities on public land by developers, service clul
groups, individual donors or organizations shall
sistent With the standards/guideIines ofthis elem(
C. 10 Provide, if feasible, a Carlsbad Tr;
temtobeownedandmaintainedbythecity, mdw:
possible, the trail system shall be used to provide
bemeen Parkfacilities.
C.2 Elnsure that all park-in-lieu fees collected
from residentiid development under the Quimby Ordi-
nmce will be clianneledto Community parks or Special
Use Areaacquisition, development or rehabilitation.
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GrowthManq;ementPlan andplanned Community Zone
to ensurethetimely construction ofparks so that they are
provided concurrent with need. u
C. 1 1 Design and constructtrailswith~n:
connect with the Carlsbad Trail System as
f3u-e Park development. C.4 Acquire and develop park areas in accor-
dance with the City’s Growth Management Program. The
use of Public Facility Fees for park development and
acquisition shall be at the discretion of the City Council,
as identified in the Capital Improvement Program. I (2.12 Evaluate periodically, the existii
inventory to determine the best use of park sites in1
but not limited to lease, trade, sale or rehabilitab
C. 13 Rehabilitate under-utilized recre,
cilities to meet the needs of a changing and 1
population.
C.5 Consider housing density, proximity to
schools, general public access, local resident access,
adjacentresidential areatraffic impacts, safe pedestrian
access, andcornpatible use with the surrounding environ-
ment when determining park locations. Wherever pos-
sible, these developed sites should be placed in conjunc-
tion with or connected to schools or natural areas.
C. 14 Encourage, when appropriate, deve
or operation of facilities by private enterprise o
lands.
C.6 P:rovide for “joint-use” facility agreements
with local schiool districts to meet neighborhood and
community recreational needs. Onlv those sites with
agreements will be incorporated With the Parks Inven- m With the: inclusion of the Aviara Oaks Elementary
School, no Mher school site(s) Will beutilized to meet the
Park Performance Standard, rather only to enhance the
1 C. 15 Implementation ofanyprivatizatic
ment will be at the discretion ofthe City Counc,
8 C. 16Develop aParkMasterPlmforZ(
establish development and maintenance standax 1 park inventory. C. 17Instituteasafetyandmaintenancei
for all park sites and playground facilities, tc
formedon aweekly basis. l C.7 Provide for park signageat allparks, includ-
ing school grounds. Signs shall show the hours during
which grounds are available to public. C. 18 Develop a program to encouraf
involvement in thesiting, acquisition and design
ment of park facilities and recreation prograr
emure communityneek are met.
(2.8 Require, where possible, the individual
developers of master planned communities to provide
pocket parks .and active recreational facilities unique to
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C.19 Develop a program to encourage develop-
ers to provide smaller, active recreation areas in develop-
ments including standard single family subdivisions where
appropriate. These smaller recreation areas will be
maintained by a homeowners’ association or through a
property owners’ tax maintenance district unless the area
is specifidy designated as a public use area by the City.
C.20 Establish a program that encourages pri-
vate owners and public agencies to sell, dedicate, donate
or lease, at minimal cost, surplus land to provide land
suitable for recreational use. concept.
could be financed through special assessment dis
approved by voters within the area of benefit.
C.27 Monitor and update, on an annual basis
Industrial Park Mitigation Fm to ensure the funds
lected are adequate to provide recreational facilitie:
the City’s industrid base population.
C.28 Establish a program to iden@ current
future park facilities or a&ties within the park in.
tory which could lend themselves to the privatiza
C.21 Consider the following during the develop- RECREATION PROGRAMS ment of Park Master Plans: developing specific sites to
minimize impacts to biological resources; visual impacts
of the development of park sites; expanding minimum
buffers around sensitive resources; utilizing natural plant
species in park projects; incorporating plant species which
provide food such as seeds, nuts and berries for wildlife
and bird species; protecting and buffering drinking water
sources such as small ponds and wetland areas; and,
limiting turfgrass use to recreational areas.
A. GOALS
A. 1 A City that offers a wide variety of rei
ational activities and park facilities designed to encour
participation by users of all ages and interests.
A.2 A City with a fi3inancially self-suppon
system of recreational facilities and programs.
C.22 Work cooperatively with specialized user
groups to identrfj, acquire and develop land for their
exclusive use.
B. OBJECTIVES
B. 1 To ensure that park development and rec
C.23 Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of
establishing park facilities that are developed, operated or
maintained under contractual andor leased agreements.
C.24 Determine the economic means by which
future public parks and recreation facilities will be pro-
vided.
aha1 Programming is cost ~fhtive-
B.2 To provide and imaintain recreational a
aquatic programming on a self-sustaining basis wh
feasible-
B.3 To provide for safe recreational use at i
Agua Hedionda Lagoon on a self-sustaining basis.
C.25 Implement the recomMendations of the
Carlsbad Landscape Guidelines Manual in all rehabilita-
tion and new park development projects.
B.4 To provide, 6tai.t andor encouq
recreation facilities, programs or events which will attra
and generate tourist and non-tax payer revenues.
C.26 Develop a program that would assist com-
munities within the City to acquire, develop and maintain
private neighborhood parks. Private neighborhood parks
B.5 To ensure that park development and recr
ational programming meets the needs of the cornmunit
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programming is consistent with the Open Space and
Conservation Element. tion.
C .8 Analyze park development and reclr
programming for cost effectiveness prior to imple
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND SPECIAL RESOURCE, OPEN
ACTION PR,OGRAMS SPACE AND CULTURAL-
HISTORICAL AREAS
A. GOALS
A. 1 A City that coordiuates the planning
facilities with other recreational-oriented land us
as open space.
C.l Encourage recreational program develop-
ment on various levels of public involvement to ensure
optimum perfcnmance of current and future parks as
effective recreational facilities including but not limited
to:
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- Traclitional public facilities - Trenid-oriented interests - Cultural and nature-oriented facilities
c.2 €;valuate recreatiod programming bas&
upon community demand, individual and group participa-
tion, ability to provide, and cost effectiveness.
A.2 A City with special resource, open sp
culturavhistoric areas which provide educatior
efits and passive or active use opportunities. 1 A.3 A City that preserves areas of sce~
toric, and cultural value.
C.3 Review periodically, facility regulations and
fees goveming their use, as outlined according to “Coun-
cil Policy Statement 28,” to ensure that the regulations
and fees remain appropriate.
B. OBJECTIVES
B . 1 To improve the recreational and edu
potential of the City’s three (3) lagoons and beac
B.2 To develop the Lake Calavera iu
acres) with a revenue generating, visitor attract
C.4 Okvelop a program which encourages dona-
tions in support of park facilities and recreation programs
from private individuals, local businesses, industry, and
service groups. if feasible.
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C.5 Promote the use of communi@ volunteers in
recreational programs, special events, and park improve-
B.3 To enter into and maintain agreernt
SDG&E to establish access to and along the so1 m mentprojects. of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, seeking long te1
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C.6 IEvduate the benefits of developing recre-
ational programs utilizing the Citywide Open Space and B.4 To enter into and maintain agreemi
proposed Trail System. SDG&Etoestablishconnectingaccessbetween‘
Memorial Park and the Hub Park.
C.7 ;Evaluate and update as necessary, all fee-
supported recreation programs. €3.5 To provide limited public acces
wetlands of the &a Hedionda Lagoon for the
of visitor attractions such as interpretive center
walks, etc.
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B.6 To ensure that Special Resource, Open
Space and CulturaVHistoric Areas meet the needs of
Carlsbad residents, tourists and employees in the City of
Carlsbad.
andoropenspace areas and to promote awarenessc
educational opportunities associated with them.
C. 10 Work cooperatively With state officia
a development plan for South Carlsbad State Beac
as to maximize public recreational opportunities.
C. 1 1 Work cooperatively with the Historic P
awition commission and Cultural Arts ~OmmiSSiC
effectively sustain and Promoteawarenessofhis~ric
andlor culturally significant facilities mdPrOgrms.
C. 12 Seek fundingopportunities fiomstate, f
eral, and local agencies to provide additional acc
points or improve the recreational and educational pol
tial of the City’s three lagoons and beach areas.
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND
ACTION PROGRAMS
C. 1 Require that offers to dedicateor requests to
enhance and/or develop open space areas for recreation
purposes be reviewed by both the Parks and Recreation
Commission and Planning Commission, and if deemed
appropriate, recommended to the City Council for their
discretionary approval.
c.2 Enhancement or improvement of Special
Resource Areas will require approvals and shall conform
to the requirements ofall regulatory agencies involved. C. 1 3 Implement Council direction regarding
development of a municipal golf course within the C.
C.3 Acknowledge and attempt to preserve the
environmental sensitivity and ecology within appropriate
Special Resource Areas. 111. PARKS AND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
~4~romote expansion ofeducational use oppor-
tunities in areas of significant ecological value where
discretionary use of theresource allows
RECREATION
C.5 Combine historically significant sites with The CityofCarlsbad GrowthManagementPb
establishes the mechanism by whch the City acquires iil
develops parkland in the City. The GrowthManageme
Plan further enables the City to project accurately f future park demands. Consistent with the City’s eoui
Mmagement p1an7 a minhum of three (3) acres
CommunityPark and Specialuse Areaper 1,OOOpop
lation, will be provided within each of the four (4) pa
districts ofthe City. Table 4: EstimatedPark Acreage;
Buildout, summarizes the projected total acres of Con
munity park and Special Use Area to be provided Wirhi
eachparkdistrict atBuildout(SeeMap 1 forthelocatic
ofpark districts). Basedon an estimated buildout pop\
lation of 126,552*, the City’s park standard would rt
quire 379.64 acres of parkland at buildout. As can b
seen in Table 4, that approximately 424.80 acres (
parkland will be provided in the City at buildou.
exceeding the standard by approximately 45.16 acres
recreational learning opportunities, where possible
C.6 Ensure thatopportunitiesforcultural &sbe
promoted, main~nedandprovidedthrougha‘tjoint-use”
agreement with the Carlsbad Unified School District for
use ofthe Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center.
C.7 Utilize community parks in support of his-
torical and cultural programs and faciIities when feasible
and appropriate.
C.8 Coordinate the efforts ofthe Historic Pres-
ervation Commission on the sighting and care ofhistoric
ruins within parks.
C.9 Enhance the availability ofspecial resource
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TABLE 4: EST.lMATED PARK ACREAGE AT BUILDOUT
PARK ACRES AT
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BUILDOUT EXCEEDIP ESTIMATED BUILDOUT PARK ACREAGE AT PARK DISTRICT POPULATION * BUILDOUT
1 35,625 120.12 13.25
2 20,957 68.16 5.29
3 29,805 96.25 6.84
4 40,165 140.27 19.78
TOTAL 126,552 424.80 45.16
: PARK DISTRICT MAP
1 YAXTON BROWIY 9 PI0 PIC0 2 YAGEE PARK 10 OAK 3 HARDINOCEHTER
17 COMMUNITY PAR
CARRLLO RAKH
POINSETTIA PARK
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.5 3. Pohsema Bridge
.2 4. Bienvenida Circle
.1 5. 405 Oak
2.5 6. Fire Stations (6)
.3 7. R. R.. Depot
.1 8. Carol Place
.1 9. Polly Lane
.s 10. Beach Accesses (4)
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5. Hasp Grove 70.0
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B C0NTEMPC)RARY PARK AND RECm Current park development applications whi
vide for the popular recreational activities 1
by community residents.
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT #28 An established City Council Policy Statern
the use of community centers and other pz
recreation facilities and to set priorities, reg1
and fees for such use. B DEVELOPABLE PARKLAND Acreage considered to be buildable, typical
slopes of less than 10 % and located in other
area on which building is excluded bec;
flooding, easements, environmental, or 0th
straints.
“GRANDFATHERED” PARK AREAS Park areas currently listed within the park
tory, and by today’s standards, may not IT
definition of the category to which they
signed. Typically, these sites were once cl;
as neighborhood parks and are currently cl<
as community parks due to the eliminatior
neighborhood park classification. Essential1
sites are applicable to the current definition:
for the acreage requirement of 20-50 acre:
A development fee assessed on the square
construction of industrial buildings within 2
13 and 16 to pay for the development of recrc
facilities to meet non-residential demand crt
the influx of the industrial base populatior
PARK PIERFORMANCE STANDARD Under the conditions of the Growth Mana
(3 ACRES/31,000 POPULATION) Program, there are certain public facilities tl
to be planned for and supplied within a
period of time after initial development. TI
“quality of life” services that need to be plar
in advance of development but may be p
over time (parks, libraries, adrninistrativc
ties). The adequacy standard for parks u
ATIONAL CONCEPTS
INDUSTRIAL PARK MTIGATION FEE
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depending upon population created by new d
opment (initial occupancy). The standard is
sidered a “timing” standard. The park facility
be scheduled, the funding committed, anc
construction guaranteed within five years
initial development in the area (Local Faci
Management Plan Zones relative to the park q
rant in which the zones are located). This m
that development in the zone or park dist
quadrant would be conditioned upon the fac
(park site) meeting the standard and scheduled t
constructed as part of an adopted capital progI
P R I V A T I Z A T I 0 N The attainment by local government of pri
development investment, operation, and/or m
tenance of recreation facilities within area!
public ownership.
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Heritage Hall was built in 1926 to house the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church at the southeast
comer of Harding Street and Oak Avenue. In 1952 the church was moved across the street where
it became the City‘s first administrative offices. Over the next few years it served as home to the
City Manager, City Council, Police Department and Fire Department, and as a County branch liirary. As new City offices were constructed and City departments moved out, use of the building
changed from that of City Hall, to the City library, to the children’s liirary, to a studio for the North
County Ballet. Finally, in 1979 the sturdy little structure was slated for demolition to make way
for a parking lot; however, it was rescued from demolition by a coalition consisting of Friends of
the Library, the Carlsbad Historical Society and volunteer building tradesmen who arranged for it
to be moved to Magee Historical Park. With only minor repairs, the old church once again became
a public meeting place.
Note: Information derived in part from SEEKERS OF THE SPRING, by Marjorie Howard-Jones.
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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT ........................................................................................
B. STATE IAW ...................................................................................................................
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS ......................................................................
II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PRq
GRAMS
A. GOAL .............................................................................................................................
B. 0B.JECTIVES
C. IMF’LEMENTING POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
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I 1. INTRODUCTION II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES
AND IMPLEMENTING
POLICIES AND ACTION I A. BACKGROUND AND INTENT
The Arts Element ofthe General Plan recognizes
that an aesthetic environment is an essential characteristic
of a community which values its quality of life and wishes
to be seen by its citizens, neighbors and visitors as an
attractive and desirable place, addressing the needs of the
human spirit. Fwtors which are important to the achieve-
ment of an aesthetic environment for the City of Carlsbad
performing arts and an esteem for aesthetics in all of the
City's land fornu, landscaping and architecture.
PROGRAMS 1
! A city strongly reflecting the arts in il
environment with land and facilities permanentk 1 includether~!~availabilitywithintheCityofvisualand cated to performing and visual arts, together 7
abundant range of on-goh and special arts pr
involving as many regular and visiting member!
community as possible, as active participants, aut
A. GOAL
B. STATE LAW and patrons. e
B. OBJECTIVES While he Arts Element is not one of the seven
mandated elements, Section 65303 ofthe California Gov-
emment Code (Planning and Zoning Law) indicates that
the General Plan may include any other elements which
the community Feels relate to the physical development of
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B . 1 To provide one or more permanent f
for exhibition, performance, rehearsal, discus
teaching of visual and performing arts and cull
deavors.
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B.2 To provide works of art in public p
B.3 To have a city of residents and
practicing, participating in, attending, and 01
C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER I ELEMENT'S
BY rm'gniZing the imPortance Of enwuraginS an artistic and cultural activities. I
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1 C.1 Designate a site (or sites) for the
development of a permanent facility (or hci' I exhibition, performance, rehearsal, discussion
artistic environment, the Arts Element supports one of the
overriding goals ofthe Land Use Element which is to have
a bal=cd coinmunity where a full range of physical,
social and mnomic opportunities exist for the residents
ofthe community. The Arts Element also correlates with
the Historic Preservation Element which recognizes the
aesthetic value of historic buildings and the Scenic Road-
ways Element which promotes visual quality along certain ,
designated, higjdy-traveUed roads. Finally, the Arts Ele-
ment relates to1 the Parks and Recreation Element in that
all new parks include a public art component and address
community naeds for arts programming.
B.4 To develop, mod@, and improve
ing, safety, cost, and other issues), city lan
landscaping and architecture.
considedon for aesthdic issues (in ad&tion to,
C. IMPLEMENTING POLICIE!
AND ACTION PROGRAMS
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teaching of visual ad performing arts ad c~ltural en-
deavors.
C.12 Promote school and community ca
tion in the programming of aptistic and cultural even
opportunities.
C.2 Proceed to build or cooperate with private
foundations, improvement districts, other governmental
agencies or citizen groups to build a permanent facility or
facilities for the creation, exhibition, discussion or teach-
ing of visual and performing arts and cultural endeavors.
C.3 Provide, whenever possible, interim spaces
C. 13 Encourage mperationand communi(
in areas of mutual benefit and corresponding pro8
between the City and local, regional, state, and fi
government agencies.
C .I4 Consider aesthetics in reviewing the dc
within other facilities to offer arts programming. of public and private development proposals.
C.4 Provide, when possible, for the siting, selec-
tion, installation and maintenance of works of art within
or upon public facilities and land.
C .15 Actively seek and give preference to 1
experienced in integrating aesthetics with functions
sign, who will include an artist on the design team, c
contracting for professional services to assist witl
PI- and construction of public works. C.5 Encourage private businesses to install per-
manent and tempomy works of art in their public places.
C. 6 Promote cooperative arrangements with other
public or private agencies which facilitates the temporary
or permanent display of works of art for display within or
upon public or private facilities and land.
C.7Encourageindividuals andorganizationsthat
provide experiences in the arts for citizens.
C. 8 Provide direction and support for continued
development and presentation of a variety of arts in the
City.
C.9 Generate a wide range of programs that
develop the skills ofthe participants at all levels ofcreative
expression.
C.10 Encourage residents to take advantage of
the arts programming offered by agencies and institutions
in the community.
C. 1 1 Provide financial assistance whenever fea-
sible to groups or individuals who provide public arts
programming to the residents.
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