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TITLE:
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISONS
ZCA 01 -041LCPA 02-01
Project application(s)
Environmental Review
Zone Code Amendment
Local Coastal Program Amendment
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CITY ATTY. &
Administrative Reviewed by and To be Reviewed -
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 2003-172 , ADOPTING a Negative
Declaration, based upon the findings contained therein, and INTRODUCE Ordinance No. NS-664 ,
APPROVING an amendment to the City's Floodplain Regulations (Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code) (ZCA 01-04) and APPROVING a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 02-
01).
The project consists of amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to amend the City's
Floodplain Regulations to make the regulations consistent with the State's Model Floodplain
Ordinance. Consistency with the Model Ordinance is necessary for continued participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed ZCA would do the following:
1) update two definitions;
2) update the Code to refer to the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and add the phrase "and subsequent amendments andlor revisions" to eliminate the need for future
zone code amendments when maps are updated;
3) revise the required timing and contents of the City's variance report(s) to the Flood Insurance Ad ministration (FI A) ; and,
4) revise the specific disclosure information to applicants regarding the cost of flood insurance.
The proposed LCPA would involve the entire Floodplain Regulations chapter (Chapter 21 .I IO) since
this chapter was adopted after the City's Coastal Program became effective.
During the May 7, 2003 Planning Commission meeting, no members of the public spoke on the
proposed project, and the Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend to the City
Council adoption of the project Negative Declaration and approval of the proposed Zone Code
Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The Planning Commission determined that the proposed project could not have a significant effect
3n the environment and has recommended adoption of a Negative Declaration.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The implementation of revised sections of the Floodplain Regulations will result in an increased
commitment of City staff resources (i.e., the preparation of a biennial report). However, the
increased commitment is likely to be relatively small. Therefore, there will be no increased fiscal
impact as a result of the proposed amendment.
EXHIBITS:
I. City Council Resolution No. 2003-172
2. City Council Ordinance No. NS-664
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Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5158, 5159, and 5160
Planning Commission Staff Report, dated May 7, 2003
Excerpts of Planning Commission Minutes, dated May 7, 2003.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Elaine Blackburn, (760) 602-4621 , eblac@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND TO APPROVE A ZONE CODE
AMENDMENT AND A LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE CITY'S FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS CITYWIDE.
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS CASE NO.: ZCA 01-04/LCPA 02-01
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on May 7, 2003, hold a duly noticed
public hearing as prescribed by law to consider the Negative Declaration (ND), Zone Code
Amendment (ZCA 01-04) and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 02-01) and adopted
Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5158, 5159, and 5160 recommending to the City Council
that they be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, on the 24th day of
JUNE , 2003, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
recommendation and heard all persons interested in or opposed to the Negative Declaration,
ZCA 01-04, and LCPA 02-01; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors
relating to the Negative Declaration, ZCA 01-04, and LCPA 02-01.
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does hereby resolve as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the findings of the Planning Commission in Planning Commission
Resolutions No. 51 58, 51 59, and 51 60 constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter.
3. That the Negative Declaration, Zone Code Amendment (ZCA 01-04) and
Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 02-01) respectively, are approved as shown in
Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5158, 5159, and 5160 on file with the City Clerk and
incorporated herein by reference .
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City o
Carlsbad on the 24th day of JUNE , 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Finnila
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WO&, City Clerk ’
(SEAL)
Resolution No. 2003-172, page 2 of 2
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-664
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 21.110 OF THE
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE) BY THE AMENDMENT OF
VARIOUS SECTIONS TO INCORPORATE UPDATED
WORDING.
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
CASE NO.: ZCA 01-04
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.1 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment of Section 21 .I 10.050(22) to read as follows:
"21.1 10.050 Definitions.
(22) "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement
(see "Basement" definition).
A. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely
for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not
considered a building's lowest floor provided it conforms to applicable non-elevation design
requirements, including, but not limited to:
(1) the anchoring standards in Section 21.1 10.160(1)
(2) the construction materials and methods standards in Section 21 .I 10.160(2)
(3) the wet flood proofing standard in Section 21.1 IO. 160(3)
(4) the standards for utilities in Section 21 .I 10.170."
SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment of Section 21.1 10.050(35) to read as follows:
"21 .I 10.050 Definitions.
(35) "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent
of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This
term includes structures, which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual
repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
(A) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or local
health, sanitary or safety code specifications which have been identified by the applicable code
enforcement officials and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or
(B) Any alteration of a "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure"."
SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment of Section 21 .I 10.070 to read as follows:
"21 .I 10.070 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
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The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of thc
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the San Diego County and incorporate(
areas Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated June 19, 1997, and accompanying Flood Insurana
Rate Map (FIRM), dated June 19, 1997, and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions arf
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. This FIS anc
attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of this ordinance and may bc
supplemented by studies for other areas that allow implementation of this ordinance and arc
recommended to the City Council by the Floodplain Administrator. The FIS and FIRM are or
file in the office of the City Engineer in Carlsbad, California, 92008."
SECTION 4: Title 21, Chapter 21.1 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended bl
the amendment of Section 21.1 10.240(e) to read as follows:
"21.1 10.240 Appeals.
(e) The Floodplain Administrator will maintain a record of all variance actions, including
justification for their issuance, and report such variances issued in its biennial report
submitted to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Managemeni
Agency."
SECTION 5: Title 21, Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by
the amendment of Section 21 .I 10.250(f) to read as follows:
"21 .I 10.250 Conditions for variances.
(f) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice over the signature of the Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering Services that the issuance of a
variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will result in increased premium
rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for $200 of insurance coverage with the
increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. A copy of the notice shall be
recorded by the floodplain administrator in the office of the San Diego County recorder and shall
be recorded in a manner so that it appears in the chain of title of the affected parcel of land."
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its
adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
published at least once in a publication of general circulation the City of Carlsbad within fifteen
days after its adoption. Notwithstanding the preceding, this ordinance amendment effectuates a
Local Coastal Program Amendment, and shall not be effective in the Coastal Zone until it is
approved by the California Coastal Commission.
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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at the regular meeting of the Carlsbad Cit!
Council on the 24th day of JUNE , 2003, and thereafter.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Counci
2003, b) of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the
the following vote, to wit:
day of
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
3rdinance No. NS-664
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EXHIBIT 3
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5158
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO UPDATE
THE CITY’S FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
CITY WIDE.
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
CASE NO.: ZCA 01-04/LCPA 02-01
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, “Developer,” has filed a verified application
with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by various owners, “Owner,” described as
Citywide
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with said
project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 7th day of May 2003, hold a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors
relating to the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning
Commission hereby RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the Negative Declaration
according to Exhibit “ND” dated May 14, 2002, and “PII” dated May 7, 2002,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find:
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a.
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It has reviewed, analyzed and considered Negative Declaration ZCA 01-
04/LCPA 02-01, the environmental impacts therein identified for this project and
any comments thereon prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the project;
The Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the
Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of Carlsbad;
It reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad; and
Based on the EIA Part I1 and comments thereon, there is no substantial evidence
the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 7th day of May, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, White, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
w R, Chairperson cwm PLANNTNG COMMISSION
ATTEST:
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MICHAEL J. HOL=ILL&
Planning Director
PC RES0 NO. 5158 9
- City of Carlsbad
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project AddressLocation: Citywide
Project Description: A Zone Code Amendment and a Local Coastal Program
Amendment to update the City's Floodplain Management
Regulations (Chapter 21.110 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to
maintain consistency with the requirements of the National Flood
Insurance Program
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and
the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a
Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the
environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the
Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning
Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. Comments from the public are
invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30 days of date
of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Elaine Blackburn in the Planning Department
at (760) 602-4621.
DATED: MAY 14,2002
CASE NO: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
CASE NAME: ZCA 01 -04LCPA 02-01 .
PUBLISH DATE: MAY 14,2002
MICHAEL J. HBLZMLER
Planning Director
1635 Faraday Avenue - Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 (760) 602-4600 FAX (760) 602-8559 www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us h@
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: ZCA 01-04/LCPA02-01
DATE: May 7,2002
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Floodplain Regulations Revisions
2. APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 1635 Faraday Avenue; Carlsbad,
CA 92008
4. DATE EL4 FORM PART I SUBMITTED: N/A
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: a Zone Code Amendment and a Local Coastal Promam
Amendment to update the City’s Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 21.1 10 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to maintain consistency with the requirements of the
National Flood Insurance Prowam
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTLALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this
project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” or “Potentially
Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following
pages.
0 Land Use and Planning 0 TransportatiodCirculation 0 Public Services
0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities & Service Systems
0 Geological Problems 0 Energy & Mineral Aesthetics
0 Water 0 Cultural Resources
0 Air Quality 0 Recreation
Resources
0 Hazards
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Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier , including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore,
a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared. / 1
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct
an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on
the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the
form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human factors that
might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to use as the
basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each
question. A “NO Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced infomation
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A
“No Impact” answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
“Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that the
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted
general standards and policies.
“Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a
“Less Than Significant Impact.” The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City
must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a
less than significant level.
“Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant.
Based on an “EN-Part 11”, if a proposed project could have a potentially significant effect
on the environment, but &I potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
When “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked the project is not necessarily required
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a “Statement of
Ovemding Considerations” has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that
the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.
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e If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this
case, the appropriate “Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” may
be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
e An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and including
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than
significant; (2) a “Statement of Overriding Considerations” for the significant impact has
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should
be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Potentially
Significant Significant
Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
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a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
(Source #(s): (#l:Pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project?
(#l:PgS 5.6-1 - 5.6-18)
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d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts n n - U U .- - to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible
land uses? (#l:Pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18)
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? (#l:Pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18)
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11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (#l:Pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area
or extension of major infrastructure)? (#l:Pgs 5.5-1 -
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
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housing? (#l:Pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6)
111. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (#1 :Pgs
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 -
e) Landslides or mudflows? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (#l:Pgs
Subsidence ofthe land? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
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i) Unique geologic or physical features? (#l:Pgs 5.1-1 -
5.1-1 5)
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
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a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface runoff? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11)
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11)
Changes in the amount of surface water in any water
Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11)
Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-1 1)
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
Impacts to groundwater quality? (#l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-1 1)
Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? (#1 :Pgs
body? (#l:PgS 5.2-1 - 5.2-11)
(#l:PgS 5.2-1 - 5.2-1 1)
5.2-1 - 5.2-1 1)
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (#l:Pgs 5.3-
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (#l:Pgs 5.3-1
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause
any change in climate? (#l:Pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3-12)
d) Create objectionable odors? (#l:Pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3-12)
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VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (#1 :Pgs
Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g. farm equipment)? (#l:Pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (#1 :Pgs
Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (#l:Pgs 5.7-1 -
5.7.22)
5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
(#l:PgS 5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
(#l:Pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
(#l:PgS 5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in
impacts to:
Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats
(including but not limited to plants, fish, insects,
animals, and birds? (#l:Pgs 5.4-1 - 5.4-24)
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d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (#1 :Pgs 5.4-1
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resource that would be of future value to the region and
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IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)? (#l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.1-5)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan
or emergency evacuation plan? (#l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 -
The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazards? (#l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.1-5)
Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? (#l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.1-5)
Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
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upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
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proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
Power or natural gas? (#l:Pgs 5.12.1-1 - 5.12.1-5 & a)
b) Communications systems? ( )
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? (#l:Pgs 5.12.2-1 - 5.12.3-7)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (#l:Pgs 5.12.3-1 - 5.12.3-7)
e) Storm water drainage? (#l:Pg 5.2-8)
f) Solid waste disposal? (#l:Pgs 5.12.4-1 - 5.12.4-3)
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a) Disturb paleontological resources? (#l:Pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-
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b) Disturb archaeological resources? (#l:Pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-
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c) Affect historical resources? (#l:Pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-10)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (#l:Pgs 5.8-
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potential impact area? (#l:Pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-10)
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XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES .
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. In this case a discussion should identify the
following on attached sheets:
Section 15063(c)(3)(D).
a) , Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed project involves a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) and a Local Coastal Program
Amendment (LCPA) to adopt revisions to the City's Floodplain Management Regulations
(Chapter 21.1 10 of the Municipal Code). The adoption of amended wording for the Municipal
Code (the ZCA) is necessary to bring the City's regulations into conformance with the latest
wording required by The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Adoption of an amended
floodplain management ordinance is a requirement for continued participation in the NFIP.
The LCPA is necessary to ensure continued consistency between the City's zoning regulations
and the Coastal Program regulations.
The City's current floodplain management regulations (contained in Chapter 21.1 10 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code) were adopted on October 11, 1988. During the 1999 Community
Assistance Visit, the DWR staff determined that the City's Floodplain Regulations needed to be
updated to meet the minimum NFIP requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations
(Title 44, Sections 59,60.3-60.6). The changes proposed are:
a) Update the definitions of "lowest floor" and "substantial improvement" for purposes
of Chapter 2 1.1 10 only;
b) Update the references to relevant studies and maps which are applicable to the
regulations contained in Chapter 2 1.1 10;
c) Update the requirements/obligations of the Floodplain Administrator (the Planning
Commission); and,
d) Update the wording related to floodplain variances in Chapter 21.1 10.
None of the proposed changes have the effect of loosening the restrictions or regulations
contained in the Floodplain regulations.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
No site-specific project is proposed as a part of this zone code amendment. The proposed zone
code amendment will not conflict with the City's General Plan, zoning regulations, or any
environmental plans or policies. No site-specific project is being proposed. Therefore, the
proposed amendment is also not incompatible with existing land uses, will not affect agricultural
resources, and will not affect any established community. Further, the project will not, in itself,
result in geologic problems, water impacts, air quality impacts, traffic/circulation impacts,
impacts to biological resources, impacts to energy and mineral resources, the creation of or
exposure of people to hazards, noise impacts, impacts to public services, impacts to utilities and
services systems, aesthetic impacts, impacts to cultural resources, or impacts to recreational
opportunities. As development projects are proposed for specific sites and reviewed, they will be
evaluated for potential environmental impacts.
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111. EARLIER ANALYSES USED
The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of
Carlsbad Planning Department located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008,
(760) 602-4600.
1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update
(MER 93-01), dated March 1994, City of Carlsbad Planning Department.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5159
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL, OF A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO UPDATE
THE CITY'S FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
CASE NO: ZCA 0 1-04
WHEREAS, the Planning Director has prepared a proposed Zone Code
Amendment pursuant to Section 21 S2.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to:
update the City's floodplain management regulations
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is set forth in the draft City Council
Ordinance, Exhibit "X" dated, May 7, 2003, and attached hereto FLOODPLAIN
REGULATIONS REVISIONS - ZCA 01-04; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 7th day of May, 2003, hold a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Zone Code Amendment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
REVISIONS - ZCA 01-04, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. That the proposed Zone Code Amendment ZCA 01-04 is consistent with the General
Plan in that the proposed zoning text revisions will ensure continued implementation
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pla
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the 7th day of May, 2003, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Dominguez, Heineman,
Montgomery, Segall, White, and Whitton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5160
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF THE
CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO BRING THE
DESIGNATIONS ON THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM,
MANCE ON PROPERTY LOCATED CITYWIDE
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
GENERAL PLAN, AND ZONING MAP INTO CONFOR-
CASE NO: LCPA 01-01
WHEREAS, California State law requires that the Local Coastal Program,
General Plan, and Zoning designations for properties in the Coastal Zone be in conformance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, “Developer,” has filed a verified application
for an amendment to the Local Coastal Program designations regarding property owned by
various owners, “Owner”, described as
Citywide
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Local Coastal
Program Amendment as shown on Exhibits rcYtc dated May 7, 2003, attached hereto, as
provided in Public Resources Code Section 30574 and Article 15 of Subchapter 8, Chapter 2,
Division 5.5 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations of the California Coastal
Commission Administrative Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 7th day of May 2003, hold a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors
relating to the Local Coastal Program Amendment.
WHEREAS, State Coastal Guidelines requires a six week public review period
for any amendment to the Local Coastal Program.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) At the end of the State mandated six week review period, starting on May 16,
2002, and ending on June 27, 2002, staff shall present to the City Council a
summary of the comments received.
C) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
REVISIONS - LCPA 02-01 based on the following findings, and subject to the
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That the proposed Local Coastal Program Amendment meets the requirements of, and is
in conformity with, the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act and all applicable policies
of the Mello I, Mello 11, Agua Hedionda, Village Redevelopment Area, East
Batiquitos Lagoon, and West Batiquitos Lagoon segments of the Carlsbad Local
Coastal Program in that the proposed text changes are not in conflict with any
adopted Coastal Program regulations or land use policies.
That the proposed amendment to the Mello I, Mello 11, Agua Hedionda, Village
Redevelopment Area, East Batiquitos Lagoon, and West Batiquitos Lagoon
segments of the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program is required to bring it into consistency
with the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 21.110 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code).
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting to the Planiing
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the 7th day of May, 2003, by the following vote, to
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Planning Director
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LCPA POLICY
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May 7,2003
LCPA 02-01
This exhibit includes the proposed text amendment (strikeouthighlight format) to the
Mello I, Mello 11, Agua Hedionda, Village Redevelopment Area, East Batiquitos Lagoon,
and West Batiquitos Lagoon segments of the Local Coastal Program.
Chapter 2 1.1 10 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
21.1 10.010 Statutory authorization.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the legislative authority set forth in Government Code
Sections 65302,65560 and 65800 which conferred upon local government units authority
to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of
its citizenry.
21.110.020 Findings of fact.
(a) The flood hazard areas of the city are subject to periodic inundation which results in
loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and
governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief,
and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and
general welfare.
(b) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of
special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately
anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood proofed, elevated
or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.
21.110.030 Statement of purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare,
and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by
provisions designed:
(1) To protect human life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood-control projects;
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and
generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains,
electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood
hazard;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the second use and development
of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas;
(7) To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood
hazard;
(8) To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume
responsibility for their actions; and
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compatible open space uses wherever possible.
21.1 10.040 Methods of reducing flood losses.
In order to accomplish its purposes, this chapter includes methods and provisions for:
(1) Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due
to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or flood
heights or velocities;
(2) Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be
protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(3) Controlling the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and natural
protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;
(4) Controlling filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase
flood damage; and
(5) Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally
divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.
21.1 10.050 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meaning
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) "Appeal" means a request for a review of the floodplain administrator's interpretation
of any provision of this chapter or a request for a variance.
(2) "Area of shallow flooding" means a designated AO, AH or VO zone on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The base flood depths range from one to three feet; a
clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and
indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident.
(3) "Area of special flood-related erosion hazard" means the area subject to severe flood-
related erosion losses. The area is designated as zone E on the Flood Insurance Rate Map
(4) Area of Special Flood Hazard. See "Special flood hazard area."
(5) "Area of special mudslide (Le., mudflow) hazard" means the area subject to severe
mudslides (Le., mudflows). The area is designated as zone M on the Flood Insurance Rate
Map (FIRM).
(6) "Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year (also called the one-hundred-year flood).
(7) "Basement" means any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground
level) on all sides.
(8) "Breakaway walls" means any type of walls, whether solid or lattice, and whether
constructed of concrete, masonry, wood, metal, plastic or any other suitable building
material which is not part of the structural support of the building and which is designed
to break away under abnormally high tides or wave action without causing any damage to
the structural integrity of the building on which they are used or any buildings to which
they might be carried by floodwaters. A breakaway wall shall have a safe design loading
resistance of not less than ten and no more than twenty pounds per square foot. Use of
(FIRM).
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following conditions:
(A) Breakaway wall collapse shall result fiom a water load less than that which would
occur during the base flood; and
(B) The elevated portion of the building shall not incur any structural damage due to the
effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously in the event of the base flood.
(9) "Coastal high hazard areal' means the area subject to high velocity waters, including
coastal and tidal inundation or tsunamis. The area is designated on a Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) as zone V1-30, VE or V.
(10) "Development" means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate
including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling,
grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations.
(11) "Flood" or "flooding" means a general and temporary condition of partial or
complete inundation of normally dry land areas due to:
(A) The overflow of floodwaters,
(B) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source,
andor
(C) The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as
a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding
anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a
natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of
nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and
unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in this definition.
(1 2) "Flood Boundary and Floodway Map" means the official map on which the Federal
Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated
both the areas of flood hazard and the floodway.
(13) "Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means the official map on which the Federal
Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated
both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the
community .
(14) "Flood Insurance Study" means the official report provided by the Federal Insurance
Administration that includes flood profiles, the FIRM, the Flood Boundary and Floodway
Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.
(1 5) "Floodplain" or "flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being
inundated by water fiom any source. See definition of flooding.
(16) "Floodplain management'' means the operation of an overall program of corrective
and preventive measures of reducing flood damage including, but not limited to,
emergency preparedness plans, flood control works and floodplain management
regulations.
(1 7) "Floodplain management regulations" means zoning chapters, subdivision
regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose chapters (such as
floodplain chapter, grading chapter and erosion control chapter) and other applications of
police power. The term describes such state or local regulations in any combination
thereof, which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and
reduction.
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changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real
estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their
contents.
(19) "Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land
areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively
increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. Also referred to as "regulatory
floodway."
(20) "Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended
purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes
only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of
cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, but does not include
long-term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
(21) "Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface
prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
(22) "Lowest floor'' means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including
basement (see "Basement" definition).
A. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely
for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area,
is not considered a building's lowest floor provided it conforms to applicable non-
elevation design requirements, including, but not limited to:
(1) the anchoring standards in Section 21.110.160(1);
(2) the construction materials and methods standards in Section 2 1.1 10.160(2);
(3) the wet flood proofing standard in Section 21.110.160(3); or
(4) the standards for utilities in Section 21.1 10.170.
(23) "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections,
which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent
foundation when connected to the required utilities. For floodplain management
purposes, the term "manufactured home" also includes park trailers, travel trailers and
other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than one hundred eighty consecutive
days.
(24) "Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of
land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for sale or rent.
(25) "Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which base flood
elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.
(26) "New construction" means, for floodplain management purposes, structures for
which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain
management regulation adopted by the community.
(27) "One-hundred-year flood" or "100-year flood" means a flood which has a one
percent annual probability of being equaled or exceeded. It is identical to the base flood,
which will be the term used throughout this chapter.
(28) "Person" means an individual or his agent, firm, partnership, association or
corporation, or agent of the aforementioned groups, or this state or its agencies or
political subdivisions.
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(29) "Remedy a violation" means to bring the structure or other development into
compliance with state or local floodplain management regulations, or, if this is not
possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance. Ways that impacts may be reduced
include protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages,
implementing the enforcement provisions of the ordinance or otherwise deterring future
similar violations, or reducing federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or
other development.
(30) "hverine" means relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including
tributaries), stream, brook, etc.
(31) "Sand dunes'' means naturally occurring accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds
landward of the beach.
(32) "Special flood hazard area (SFHA)" means an area having special flood or flood-
related erosion hazards, and shown on an FHBM or FIRM as zone A, AO, A1-30, AE,
A99, AH, VO, V1-30, VE or V.
(33) "Start of construction" means and includes substantial improvement, and means the
date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair,
reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within one hundred eighty days of
the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent
construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the
installations of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of
excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent
construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor
does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation
for a basement, footing, piers or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does
it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds
not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure.
(34) llStructure" means a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage
tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
(35) "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or
other proposed new development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty
(50) percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the
improvement. This term includes structures, which have incurred "substantial damage,"
regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include
either:
(A) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or
local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which have been identified by the
applicable code enforcement officials and which are the minimum necessary to assure
safe living conditions; or
(B) Any alteration of an "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude
the structure's continued designation as an "historic structure."
(36) "Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter, which
permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter.
(37) "Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other 1
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compliance required in this chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that
documentation is provided.
21.1 10.060 Lands to which this chapter applies.
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards, areas of flood-related
erosion hazards and areas of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) hazards within the jurisdiction of
the city. When only a portion of a parcel of land lies within the areas of special flood
hazards, the provisions of this chapter shall apply only to that portion lying within those
areas.
2 1.1 10.070 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration
(FIA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the San Diego County
and incorporated areas Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated June 19, 1997, and
accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), dated June 19, 1997, and all
subsequent amendments and/or revisions are hereby adopted by reference and declared to
be a part of this ordinance. This FIS and attendant mapping is the minimum area of
applicability of this ordinance and may be supplemented by studies for other areas that
allow implementation of this ordinance and are recommended to the City Council by the
Floodplain Administrator. The FIS and FIRM are on file in the office of the City
Engineer in Carlsbad, California, 92008.
2 1.1 10.080 Compliance.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or
altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable
regulations. Violations of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of
its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in
connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Nothing in this chapter shall
prevent the city from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent, enjoin or
remedy any violation.
2 1.1 10.090 Abrogation and greater regulations.
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements,
covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and other chapter, easement,
covenant or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent
restrictions shall prevail.
21.1 10.100 Interpretation.
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
A. Considered as minimum requirements;
B. Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
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C. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes.
21.1 10.1 10 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for
regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger
floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade
or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood
hazards, areas of flood-related erosion hazards and areas of mudslide (i.e., mudflow)
hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city, any officer or employee
thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from
reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
2 1.1 10.120 Severability.
This chapter and the various parts thereof are declared to be severable. Should any
section of this chapter be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof
other than the section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
21.110.130 Special use permit.
A special use permit shall be obtained in addition to any other required permits or
entitlements before construction or development begins within any area of special flood
hazards, areas of flood-related erosion hazards or areas of mudslide (Le., mudflow)
hazards established in Section 21.1 10.070. The filing fees for a special use permit shall
be in an amount as the city council may by resolution establish. Applications for a special
use permit shall be made on forms furnished by the floodplain administrator and may
include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature,
location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question; existing or proposed
structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities; and the location of the foregoing.
Specifically, the following information is required:
(1) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including
basement) of all structures; in zone A0 or VO, elevation of highest adjacent grade and
proposed elevation of lowest floor of all structures;
(2) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure will be flood
proofed;
(3) All appropriate certifications listed in Section 2 1.1 lO.l50(D) of this chapter;
(4) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a
result of proposed development;
(5) Environmental impact assessment (one copy only); and
(6) Environmental impact report (twenty copies), if required.
2 1.1 10.140 Designation of floodplain administrator.
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The planning commission is appointed to administer and implement this chapter by
granting or denying special use permits in accordance with its provisions and upon the
advice of the city engineer.
21.1 10.150 Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
The duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be
limited to:
(1) Pennit Review.
(A) Review all special use permits to determine that the permit requirements of this
chapter have been satisfied;
(€3) All other required state and federal permits have been obtained;
(C) The site is reasonably safe from flooding;
(D) The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas
where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been
designated. For purposes of this chapter, "adversely affects" means that the cumulative
effect of the proposed development when combined with all other existing and
anticipated development will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood
more than one foot at any point.
(2) Use of Other Base Flood Data. When base flood elevation data has not been provided
in accordance with Section 21.1 10.070, the floodplain administrator shall obtain, review
and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a
federal, state or other source, in order to administer Sections 21.110.160 through
21.1 10.230 of this chapter. Any such information shall be submitted to the city council
for adoption.
(3) Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:
(A) Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources
prior to the alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such
notification to the Federal Insurance Administration;
(B) Require that the flood-carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of such
watercourse is maintained.
(4) Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed:
(A) The certification required in Section 2 1.1 lO.l60(3)(A), floor elevations;
(B) The certification required in Section 2 1.1 lO.l60(3)(B), elevations in areas of shallow
flooding;
(C) The certification required in Section 2 1.1 lO.l60(3)(C), elevations or flood proofing
of nonresidential structures;
(D) The certification required in Section 2 1.1 lO.l60(3)(D), wet flood proofing standard;
(E) The certified elevation required in Section 21.1 lO.l80(b), subdivision standards;
(F) The certification required in Section 21.1 10.200( l), floodway encroachments;
(G) The information required in Section 21.1 10.210(6), coastal construction; and
(H) The reports required in Section 2 1.1 10.220(d), mudflow standards.
(5) Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the
areas of special flood hazards, areas of special flood-related erosion hazards or areas of
mudslide (Le., mudflow) hazards, for example, where there appears to be a conflict
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between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions. The person contesting the
location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the
interpretation as provided in Sections 21.110.240 and 21.1 10.250 of this chapter.
(6) Take action to remedy violations of this chapter as specified in Section 21.1 10.080 of
this chapter.
21.1 10.160 Standards of construction.
In all areas of special flood hazards the following standards are required:
(1) Anchoring.
(A) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent
flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and
hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.
(B) All manufactured homes shall meet the anchoring standards of Section 21.1 10.190.
(2) Construction Materials and Methods.
(A) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(B) All new Construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using
methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(C) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with
electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other
service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or
accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
(D) Require within zones AH, A0 or VO, adequate drainage paths around structures on
slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
(3) Elevation and Flood proofing.
(A) New construction and substantial improvement of any structure shall have the lowest
floor, including basement, elevated to or above the base floor elevation. Nonresidential
structures may meet the standards in subsection (3)(C) of this section. Upon the
completion of the structure the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be
certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor, or verified by the city building
inspector to be properly elevated. Such certification or verification shall be provided to
the floodplain administrator.
(B) New construction and substantial improvement of any structure in Zone A0 or VO
shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated above the highest adjacent grade
at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the FIRM, or at least two feet if
no depth number is specified. Nonresidential structures may meet the standards in
subsection (3)(C) of this section. Upon completion of the structure the elevation of the
lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or
surveyor, or verified by the city building inspector to be properly elevated. Such
certification or verification shall be provided to the floodplain administrator.
(C) Nonresidential construction shall either be elevated in conformance with subsection
(3)(A) or (3)(B) of this section or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities:
(i) Be flood proofed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with
walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;
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(ii) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads
and effects of buoyancy; and
(iii) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the standards of
this subsection are satisfied. Such certifications shall be provided to the floodplain
administrator.
(D) Require, for all new construction and substantial improvements, that fully enclosed
areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding shall be designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry
and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by
a registered professional engineer or architect or meet or exceed the following minimum
criteria:
(i) Either a minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square
inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. The
bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be
equipped with screens, louvers, valves or other coverings or devices; provided, that they
permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters; or
(ii) Be certified to comply with a local flood proofing standard approved by the Federal
Insurance Administration.
(E) Manufactured homes shall also meet the standards in Section 21.110.190 of this
chapter.
21.1 10.170 Standards for utilities.
(a) All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be designed
to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharge from
systems into floodwaters.
(b) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
2 1.1 10.180 Standards for subdivisions.
(a) All preliminary subdivision proposals shall identify the flood hazard area and the
elevation of the base flood.
(b) All final subdivision plans will provide the elevation of proposed structure(s) and
pads. If the site is filled above the base flood, the final pad elevation shall be certified by
a registered professional engineer or surveyor and provided to the floodplain
administrator.
(c) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
(d) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
(e) All subdivisions shall provide adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
21.1 10.190 Standards for manufactured homes.
All new and replacement manufactured homes and additions to manufactured homes
shall:
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(1) Be elevated so that the lowest floor is at or above the base flood elevation; and
(2) Be securely anchored to a permanent foundation system to resist flotation, collapse or
lateral movement.
21.1 10.200 Floodways.
Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 21.110.070 are areas
designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the
velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the
following provisions apply:
(1) Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements
and other development unless certification by a registered professional engineer or
architect is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in
flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(2) If subsection 1 of this section is satisfied, all new construction and substantial
improvements shall comply with all other applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of
Sections 21.1 10.160 through 21.1 10.230 of this chapter.
21.1 10.210 Coastal high hazard areas.
Within coastal high hazard areas established in Section 2 1.1 10.070, the following
standards shall apply:
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be elevated on adequately
anchored pilings or columns and securely anchored to such pilings or columns so that the
lowest horizontal portion of the structural members of the lowest floor (excluding the
pilings or columns) is elevated to or above the base flood elevation.
(2) All new construction shall be located on the landward side of the reach of mean high
tide.
(3) All new construction and substantial improvements shall have the space below the
lowest floor free of obstructions or constructed with breakaway walls. Such temporarily
enclosed space shall not be used for human habitation.
(4) Fill shall not be used for structural support of buildings.
(5) Manmade alterations of sand dunes which would increase potential flood damage is
prohibited.
(6) The floodplain administrator shall obtain and maintain the following records:
(a) Certification by a registered engineer or architect that a proposed structure complies
with Section 2 1.1 10.21 O( 1).
(b) The elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the lowest structural
member of the lowest floor (excluding pilings or columns) of all new and substantially
improved structures, and whether such structures contain a basement.
21.1 10.220 Mudslide (i.e., mudflow) prone areas.
(a) The floodplain administrator shall review permits for proposed construction or other
development to determine if it is proposed within a mudslide area.
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(b) Permits shall be reviewed to determine that the proposed development is reasonably
safe fiom mudslide hazards. Factors to be considered in making this determination
include, but are not limited to:
(1) The type and quality of soils;
(2) Evidence of groundwater or surface water problems;
(3) The depth and quality of any fill;
(4) The overall slope of the site; and
(5) The weight that any proposed development will impose on the slope.
(c) Within areas that have mudslide hazards, the following requirements apply:
(1) A site investigation and further review shall be made by a person qualified in geology
and soils engineering;
(2) The proposed grading, excavation, new construction and substantial improvements
shall be adequately designed and protected against mudslide damages;
(3) The proposed grading, excavations, new construction and substantial improvements
do not aggravate the existing hazard by creating either on-site or off-site disturbances;
and
(4) Drainage, planting, watering and maintenance shall not endanger slope stability.
(d) Within zone M on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the community shall adopt a
drainage chapter which at least complies with the standards of Section 7001 through 7006
and Sections 7008 through 7015 of the most recent amendment of the 1982 Uniform
Building Code:
(1) The location of foundation and utility systems of new construction and substantial
improvements;
(2) The location, drainage and maintenance of all excavations, cuts and fills and planted
slopes;
(3) Protective measures including, but not limited to, retaining walls, buttress fills,
subdrains, diverter terraces, benchings, etc.; and
(4) Engineering drawings and specifications to be submitted for all corrective measures,
accompanied by supporting soils engineering and geology reports.
2 1.1 10.230 Flood-related erosion-prone areas.
(a) The floodplain administrator shall require permits for proposed construction and other
development within all floid-related erosion-prone areas as known to the community.
(b) Such permits shall be reviewed to determine whether the proposed site alterations and
improvements will be reasonably safe from flood-related erosion and will not cause
flood-related erosion hazards or otherwise aggravate the existing hazard.
(c) If a proposed improvement is found to be in the path of flood-related erosion or would
increase the erosion hazard, such improvement shall be relocated or adequate protective
measures shall be taken to avoid aggravating the existing erosion hazard.
(d) Within zone E on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, a setback is required for all new
development fiom the ocean, lake, bay, riverfront or other body of water to create a
safety buffer consisting of a natural vegetative or contour strip. This buffer shall be
designated according to the flood-related erosion hazard and erosion rate, in relation to
the anticipated useful life of structures, and depending upon the geologic, hydrologic,
topographic and climatic characteristics of the land. The buffer may be used for suitable
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open space purposes, such as for agricultural, forestry, outdoor recreation and wildlife
habitat areas, and for other activities using temporary and portable structures only.
2 1.1 10.240 Appeals.
(a) The floodplain administrator shall announce its decision and findings by resolution to
the applicant and the resolution shall recite, among other things, the facts and reasons
which, in the opinion of the floodplain administrator, make the granting or denial of a
special use permit, variance or other entitlement under this chapter necessary to carry out
the provisions and general purposes of this title and shall order that the special use
permit, variance or other entitlement be granted or denied, and if such resolution orders
that the special use permit, variance or other entitlement be granted, it shall also notice
such conditions and limitations as the floodplain administrator may impose.
(b) The order of the floodplain administrator granting or denying a special use permit,
variance or other entitlement shall become final and effective ten days after the rendering
of this decision, unless within such ten-day period, an appeal in writing is filed with the
city council by either an applicant or an opponent. The filing of such an appeal within
such time limit shall stay the effective date of the order of the floodplain administrator
until such time as a final decision on the appeal is reached. Appeals shall be processed
according to Chapter 21.50 of this title. In passing upon appeals and requests for
variances from the requirements of this chapter, the city council shall consider all
technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this
chapter, and:
(1) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
(2) The danger of life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(3) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(4) The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;
(5) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(6) The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to
flooding or erosion damage;
(7) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(8) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain
management program for that area;
(9) The safety of access to the property in time of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
(10) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the
floodwaters expected at the site; and
(11) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(c) Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial
improvements to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and
surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level,
providing subsections (B)( 1) through (B)( 1 1) of this section have been filly considered.
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As the lot size increases beyond one-half acre, the technical justification required for
issuing the variance increases.
(d) Upon consideration of the factors of subsection (B) of this section and the purposes of
this chapter, the city council may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it
deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter.
(e) The Floodplain Administrator will maintain a record of all variance actions, including
justification for their issuance, and report such variances issued in its biennial report
submitted to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
21.1 10.250 Conditions for variances.
(a) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of
structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of
Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section.
(b) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood
levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(c) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum
necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(d) Variances shall only be issued upon:
(1) A showing of good and sufficient cause;
(2) A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship
to the applicant; and
(3) A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of, the public or conflict with existing local
laws or chapters.
(e) Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements and for
other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent use; provided,
that the provisions of subsections (A) through (D) of this section are satisfied and that the
structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood damages
during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety.
(f) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice over the
signature of the Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering Services that the issuance
of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will result in increased
premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for $200 of insurance
coverage with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. A
copy of the notice shall be recorded by the Floodplain Administrator in the office of the
San Diego County recorder and shall be recorded in a manner so that it appears in the
chain of title of the affected parcel of land.
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EXHIBIT 4 The City of CARLSBAD Planning Department
P.C. AGENDA OF: May 7,2003
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Application complete date: n/a
Project Planner: Elaine Blackburn
Project Engineer: David Hauser
SUBJECT: ZCA 01-04LCPA 02-01 - FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS -
Request for approval of a Negative Declaration and a Zone Code Amendment to
update the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 2 1.1 10 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to ensure
consistency between the City's zoning regulations and the local coastal program.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 5158
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION of a Negative Declaration and ADOPT Planning
Commission Resolutions No. 5 159 and 5160 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of ZCA 01-04
and LCPA 02-01 based upon the findings contained therein.
11. INTRODUCTION
The proposed project involves a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) to adopt revisions to the City's
Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 21.1 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC))
and a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) to ensure consistency between the City's
zoning regulations and the local coastal program. The proposed revisions to the adopted
regulations would bring the City's regulations into conformance with the latest wording required
by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Adoption of an amended floodplain
management ordinance is a requirement for continued participation in the NFIP. The LCPA is
necessary to ensure consistency between the City's zoning regulations and the adopted Local
Coastal Program. There are no outstanding planning issues associated with the proposed ZCA or
LCPA.
111. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The proposed Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) would revise the City's Floodplain Management
Regulations (Chapter 21.110 of the CMC) to bring them into conformance with the latest
wording required by NFIP. The LCPA is necessary to ensure consistency between the City's
zoning regulations and the adopted Local Coastal Program.
The City's current floodplain management regulations (contained in Chapter 2 1.1 10 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code) were adopted on October 11, 1988. The changes being proposed
are:
a) Update the definitions of "lowest floor" and "substantial improvement" in Chapter
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b) Update the chapter’s references to relevant studies and maps which are applicable to
the regulations;
c) Update the requirements/obligations of the Floodplain Administrator (the Planning
Commission); and,
d) Update the wording related to conditions for variances to the Floodplain Regulations.
Each of these proposed changes is discussed in detail in Section IV (Analysis) of this report.
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NFIP is a Federal program, which enables property owners in participating communities to
purchase insurance protection against losses fiom flooding. Participation in the NFP is based
upon an agreement between the federal government and participating communities that have
been identified as flood-prone. If a community will adopt and enforce a floodplain management
ordinance meeting the minimum NFIP requirements to reduce future flood risks to new
construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), through the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA), will make flood insurance
available within the community as a financial protection against flood losses. The Department of
Water Resources (DWR) prepared and published a California Model Floodplain Management
Ordinance in December 2001 to assist communities in meeting the NFIP requirements.
Communities that do not adopt and enforce an acceptable floodplain ordinance can be suspended
from the program. A suspension would occur only after FEMA has provided assistance to the
community to help it come into compliance with the latest minimum requirements. Compliance
is monitored through periodic Community Assistance Visits. A Community Assistance Visit is a
scheduled visit to an NFIP community for the purposes of maintaining periodic contact with the
community to evaluate the effectiveness of local floodplain management practices and to offer
assistance if needed. These visits are conducted by a representative of the DWR.
The City of Carlsbad entered into NFIP in 1977. A Community Assistance Visit in 1994 found
that the City was meeting all NFIP requirements. The most recent Community Assistance Visit
occurred in April of 1999. During that visit, the DWR staff determined that the City’s Floodplain
Regulations would need to be updated to meet the minimum NFIP requirements as specified in
the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 44, Sections 59, 60.3-60.6). The proposed wording
revisions were recommended by DWR. Adoption of the proposed amendment to the floodplain
management ordinance is a requirement for the City’s continued participation in the NFIP.
IV. ANALYSIS
The project requires approval of the following legislative actions:
A. Zone Code Amendment to update the City‘s Floodplain Management Regulations
(Chapter 21.110 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); and,
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B. Local Coastal Program Amendment to ensure continued consistency between the City's
zoning regulations (Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and the Local Coastal
Program.
Legislative Actions
A. Zone Code Amendment
As stated in the introduction, the proposed project involves a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) to
adopt revisions to the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter 21.1 10 of the CMC).
The proposed revisions would bring the City's regulations into conformance with the latest
wording required by NFIP, allowing the City to continue to participate in the program. The
proposed revised wording would bring the City's regulations into consistency with the California
Model Floodplain Management Ordinance issued by the DWR in December 2001. The nature of
each of the proposed text changes is discussed below. The proposed changes are identified by
the section of the CMC in which they appear.
Section 21.1 10.050 Definitions - Subsections 22 and 35
The first change proposed to this section involves updating the definition of "lowest floor" as
used in Chapter 21.110. The proposed wording of the definition of "lowest floor" is not
substantially different from the current definition. However, the proposed wording would match
the definition in the DWR Model Ordinance.
The second change would be to the definition of "substantial improvement." The current
wording defines a substantial improvement as an improvement which equals or exceeds 30% of
the market value of the structure at the start of the improvements. The new wording would
increase the cost requirement to 50% of the market value. Thus, more expensive work could be
done without triggering the "substantial improvement .I1 The new wording would also delete the
word "repair" from the definition. Thus, more routine repairs (even if costly) would not
necessarily be considered a "substantial improvement."
Section 21.1 10.070 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
The second proposed text change would affect Section 21.1 10.070 and would update the
chapter's references to relevant studies and maps which are applicable to the regulations. The
current wording refers to reports dated 1983 as the basis for the identification of flood hazard
areas in the City.
The proposed new wording would refer to the latest approved map/study (1997 documents) as
the basis for such determinations. The new wording would also include the words "and
subsequent amendments and/or revisions," thus eliminating the need to update the ordinance
every time the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are revised.
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Section 2 1.1 10.240 Aupeals - Subsection e
The third proposed change would update the requirements/obligations of the Floodplain
Administrator (the Planning Commission) as contained in Section 2 1.1 10.240. The current
wording of this section requires that the Flood Plain Administrator (the Planning Commission)
maintain a record of all appeal actions and report any variances granted to the FIA if7when the
FIA requests the information.
The proposed new wording would eliminate the reference to "appeals" and use the word
"variances", which is more consistent with the rest of the section. The new wording would also
require that the City maintain a record to show justification for any floodplain variances issued.
Finally, the new wording would require that a report of any/all floodplain variances be issued
biennially rather than "on request'' as currently required.
Section 21.1 10.250 Conditions for variances - Subsection f
The fourth proposed change affects Section 21.1 10.250 and would update the wording related to
conditions for variances to the Floodplain regulations. The current wording requires that notice
be given to the builder/developer that cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the fact
that the building is being built below regulatory flood elevation. It does not specify how that
notice is to be given or what the cost of the insurance may be.
The proposed new wording requires that such notice be given in writing over the signature of the
Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering Services. It also identifies how much the increased
insurance may cost: as much as $25 for each $200 of coverage.
B. Local Coastal Program Amendment
Normally, when the City amends the zoninglland use regulations (Title 21 of the CMC), staff
also prepares an LCPA for the sections of Title 21 being amended. That LCPA is submitted to
the Coastal Commission for its review and approval. This ensures that the City's zoninglland use
regulations are consistent with the zoninglland use regulations that the Coastal Commission has
for the City. It allows the Coastal Commission to evaluate whether it believes the proposed
amendment(s) will have any negative impact on land use policies in the Coastal Zone.
In the instance of this proposed amendment, staff would submit the entire Chapter 21.1 10
(Floodplain Management Regulations) to the Coastal Commission rather than just the sections
being amended to ensure zoning and coastal program consistency. This is because the City
adopted the entire text of Chapter 2 1.1 10 after the effective date of the City's initial Local Coastal
program. The Local Coastal Program for Carlsbad went into effect in the fall of 1981. The
current Chapter 21.1 10 was adopted in late-November 1981. Prior to that, Title 21 did not
contain any regulations dealing with floodplain management. Thus, the City's floodplain
regulations were never a part of the initial Local Coastal Program. Further, since the floodplain
regulations have not been amended since their original adoption by the City, they have never
officially been made a part of the City's Local Coastal Program.
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May 7,2003
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Staff has reviewed Chapter 21.1 10 as amended for consistency with the Local Coastal Program
and believes that the chapter is and would remain consistent with the Coastal Program. The land
use policies in the Coastal Zone address such issues as: a) preservation of prime agricultural
lands and scenic resources; b) preservation, protection, and enhancement of the habitat value of
environmentally sensitive lands and steep slopes; c) control of development to ensure provision
of public access to shoreline of beaches and lagoons for recreation; d) prevention of erosion
and/or sedimentation into coastal resources; and e) prevention of geologic instability. Nothing in
the proposed amendment would conflict with these policies. Additionally, it should be noted that
the City has never granted a variance to its floodplain regulations. Thus, the existing floodplain
regulations and the proposed new wording would both be consistent with the City's Local Coastal
Program regulations and policies.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Planning Department has conducted an environmental review of the proposed project
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection
Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. The environmental analysis concluded that this ZCNLCPA
will not result in any physical, biological or human environmental impacts and that the amended
floodplain regulations are comparable to the existing regulations with respect to environmental
protection and no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur. Consequently, the
Planning Director issued a Negative Declaration on May 14, 2002. No written comments were
received in response to the environmental document.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5 158 (Neg Dec)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5 159 (ZCA)
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5 160 (LCPA)
Exhibit "Z" dated May 7,2003 (ShadedStrikeout Version)
EXHIBIT "Z"
May 7,2003
21 .I 10.050 Definitions.
(22) "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, {including basement]
(see "Basement" definition).
A. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, below the lowest floor that is usable solely
for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not
it
considered a building's lowest floor? provided wc Ie ,-
conforms to applicable non-elevation design requirements, including, but not limited to:
ZCA 01-04
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(1) the anchoring standards in Section 21.1 10.160(1)
(2) the construction materials and methods standards in Section 21.1 10.160(2) (3) the wet floodproofing standard in Section 21.1 10.160(3)
(4) the standards for utilities in Section 21.1 10.170
(35) "Substantial improvement" means any fepak, rcc
reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new development of a structure, the
cost of which equals or exceeds #4#y fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure
before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures, which have
incurred "substantial damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does
not, however, include either:
(A) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or wmp+wtb w&mg state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which- have been
identified by the applicable code enforcement officials and which are the minimum
necessary to assure safe living conditions; or
(6) Any alteration of a -
"historic structure", provided that the alteration will not preclude the
structure's continued designation as a "historic structure".
21.1 10.070 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
The areas of special flood hazardw
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) X
County and incorporated greas Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated June 19, 1997, and
accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), dated June 19, 1997, and all subsequent
amendments and/or revisions is are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of
this &aptef ordinance. This FIS and attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of
this ordinance and may be supplemented by studies for other areas that allow implementation of
this ordinance and are recommended to the City Council by the Floodplain Administrator. This
1- 1
The FIS and FIRM are on file in the office of the City Engineer in
in identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of the I.".? ' .. .. .. 1 11 ,I
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EXHIBIT "Z"
May 7,2003
21.1 10.240 Appeals.
will maintain #be a record6 of all appeal variance
actions, including justification for their issuance, and report any such variances issued in its
biennial report submitted to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency
Management Agency upweqw&
ZCA 01 -04
(e) The #Floodplain aAdministrator
21.1 10.250 Conditions for variances.
(f) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice over the signature of the Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering Services that the
5 issuance of a variance to construct a structure
below the base flood level will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to
amounts as high as $25 for $200 of insurance coverage with the increased risk resulting from
the reduced lowest floor elevation. Acopy of the notice shall be recorded by the floodplain
administrator in the office of the San Diego County recorder and shall be recorded in a manner
so that it appears in the chain of title of the affected parcel of land.
Planning Commission Minutes May 7,2003
6. ZCA 01 -041LCPA 02-01 - FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS - Request for approval of
a Negative Declaration and a Zone Code Amendment to update the City’s Floodplain
Management Regulations (Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and a Local Coastal
Program Amendment to ensure consistency between the City’s zoning regulations and the local
coastal program.
Mr. Neu introduced Item #6 and stated that Senior Planner, Elaine Blackburn, would make the
presentation.
Chairperson Baker opened the public hearing on Item #6.
Senior Planner, Elaine Blackburn, presented the Staff Report stating that this Item is a proposed Zone
Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment involving the City’s floodplain regulations.
The purpose of this project is two-fold. The first part is the Zone Code Amendment and that is being done
now to maintain consistency with State requirements. This is being amended in order to be consistent
with the State’s Model Ordinance that the City has to do in order to stay in the National Flood Insurance
Program. The second part of the project is the Local Coastal Program Amendment that is typically done
with a Zone Code Amendment or General Plan Amendment to ensure consistency with the City’s Local
Coastal Program. In this instance, it‘s a little different because the entire chapter of the floodplain
regulations would have to go to the Coastal Commission on this LCPA. Normally, only the amended
portion is sent. In this case, because the original floodplain regulations were adopted after the Local
Coastal Program became effective, they would actually be seeing the entire package of that chapter.
The National Flood Insurance Program is a Federal program that enables property owners in the
communities that participate in the program to buy insurance protection for flood losses. Participation in
that program is based upon an agreement upon the designation of the flood-prone areas between the
community, the state, and the national program, and the contingency that the community will enforce
floodplain regulations in the form of an ordinance that will minimize the potential of loss from flood
damage. The City entered the NFlP in 1977. Periodically, the City receives community assistance visits
that are conducted by representatives from the Department of Water Resources. They look at the City’s
regulations and make sure that everything is consistent with their regulations. In 1999, the City had a
community assistance visit that identified some needed changes to the existing text, all of which were to
bring the wording into consistency with the latest version of the State’s Model Ordinance.
There are two changes to the “Definitions” section. One has to do with the definition of lowest floor.
There is very little change in that. The change in the definition of substantial improvement is one that
changes what constitutes a substantial improvement as opposed to a repair. The meaning of that
definition is pertinent in that communities would regulate what they want to designate as substantial
improvement versus a minor repair. There are different standards that have to be adhered to for
substantial improvements than you have to adhere to for minor repairs. Current wording in the City’s ordinance says that anything over 30% of the market value of the structure when the improvement is
started makes it a substantial improvement. Times have changed economically now and one could be
doing some fairly expensive repairs that do not necessarily constitute a substantial improvement. The
value amount has been upgraded in the State’s Ordinance to 50% of the market value at the start of the
substantial improvement.
Another change is the section that refers to specific dated maps as the basis for the determination of
floodplain boundaries and designations. Those maps have been changed over time. This change would update the City’s code to refer to the dates of the latest maps and studies and would add the wording
“and subsequent amendments” which would make it easier for the City in that it would not have to be
amended every time the maps are updated.
The next change has to do with the ”Appeals” section that deals with variances. In the current regulations, the floodplain administrator, which is the Planning Commission, is tasked with reporting on
any variances that have been issued, when the State sends a request asking for such a report. The City
has never sent one because the City has never granted any variances. It is extremely unlikely that any
variances would ever be granted. Special Use Permits are approved for development in the high hazard
areas along the beach and such, but variances have not been granted by the City. What the new wording
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would do is change that requirement to say that the report on variances issued had to be proactively
issued by the City biennially, rather than waiting for it to be requested from the State. There is no
substantial change in how that would be done. Had the State asked for one this year, the Public Works
Department, Engineering Division, would have created such a report and brought it to the Planning
Commission as an information item. That procedure would not change with the new wording.
The next section concerns conditions for variances. The current wording says that when a variance is
issued, the developer must be informed that his insurance is going to be potentially very expensive. It
does not specify how that disclosure is delivered to the developer, and it does not specify a dollar
amount. The proposed new wording would say that the notice has to be given to the developer over the signature of the City Engineer and that it has to be in writing, which formalizes the disclosure requirement.
It also has to state a dollar amount that the insurance might cost, which the current State ordinance says
could be $25 for every $200 worth of insurance coverage.
With regard to the Local Coastal Program Amendment that would be involved in this, it is somewhat
different from the usual. In the fall of 1981, the City’s Coastal Program became effective. It was later that
winter that the City adopted this chapter, which is why the whole chapter would be part of the LCPA.
Staff has reviewed this proposed amendment and brought everything into compliance with the State
ordinance as required to continue participating in the program and Staff recommends approval of the
Zone Code Amendment and the LCPA.
Commissioner Montgomery asked if there is anything in this approval that would cause the Coastal
Commission to have further tentacles into the City. The floodplain areas of the City obviously are not all
coastal, yet if there are impacts from those areas that would come into the coastal areas, the Coastal
Commission might be further involved.
Ms. Blackburn replied that there is nothing in the wording of this amendment that would allow the Coastal
Commission in any objectable, unreasonable way further ingress into control over what happens in the
City. There is no discussion in the amendment of coastal resources nor is it related to coastal resources
or protection of those resources. It doesn’t have anything that numerically quantifiably ties into the
location of resources or coastlines, or water lines for the lagoons. It involves very minor wording
changes. The Coastal Commission may have some issues with it, but it shouldn’t be because of the
wording changes, but rather because they have not reviewed the entire ordinance ever before.
Commissioner Whitton asked if there has been any effort to clarify the sentences on page one of the
proposed ordinance. Ms. Blackburn stated that the sentences in question involved the definitions of
substantial improvement that had a beginning quotation, but not an end quotation. That will be corrected.
Commissioner Whitton asked for parenthetical clarification for the subsequent sentences. Ms. Blackburn
said that the State requires using their wording exactly.
Chairperson Baker asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on this Item. Seeing
none, Chairperson Baker asked for a motion.
MOTION
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner White, and duly seconded, that the Planning
Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 51 58 recommending
adoption of a Negative Declaration and adopt Planning Commission Resolutions
No. 5159 and 5160 recommending approval of ZCA 01-04 and LCPA 02-01,
based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
Chairperson Baker called for a vote.
VOTE: 7-0
AYES:
NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
Baker, Dominguez, Heineman, Montgomery, Segall, White, and Whitton
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Chairperson Baker thanked the Staff for their presentation and closed the public hearing on Item #6.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public
hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO
p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, to consider a request for approval of a Negative Declaration
and a Zone Code Amendment to update the City's Floodplain Management Regulations
(Chapter 21 .I 10 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to
ensure consistency between the City's zoning regulations and the local coastal program.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the staff report will be available on and after Friday, June 20, 2003. If you
have any questions, please call Elaine Blackburn in the Planning Department at (760) 602-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public
hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO
p.m. on Tuesday, [DATE], to consider a request for approval of a Negative Declaration and a
Zone Code Amendment to update the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Chapter
21.110 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to ensure
consistency between the City's zoning regulations and the local coastal program.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public
hearing. Copies of the staff report will be available on and after [DATE]. If you have any
questions, please call Elaine Blackburn in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4621.
If you challenge the Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at
or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: ZCA 01 -04/LCPA 02-01
CASE NAME: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS REVISIONS
PUBLISH: [DATE]
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL