HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-06; City Council; 19420; Accepting General Plan and Housing reportsCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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19 420 General Plan Implementation Status
05/06/08 Report and Annual Housing Production
PIN Report
January - December 2007
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 2008-125 . ACCEPTING the General Plan
Implementation Status Report and Annual Housing Production Report for January through
December 2007.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached are the following two reports:
1) A report to provide information on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the
progress the City has made in its implementation during January 2007 through December
2007 (attached as Exhibit 2);
2) A report to provide the status of housing production in the City and the progress in meeting
its share of regional housing needs during January 2007 through December 2007 (attached
as Exhibit 3).
Background
California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that all California cities and counties
provide an annual report to the legislative body, the California Office of Planning and Research,
and the California Department of Housing and Community Development that includes the
following:
(A) The sfa/us of the plan and progress in its implementation.
(B) The progress in meeting rfs share of regional housing needs determined
pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to
the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph
(3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583.
These reports satisfy the State requirement for information on the status and progress in
implementing the General Plan, including the accomplishments in meeting, through new home
construction, Carlsbad's share of the region's forecasted growth.
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Contents of the reports
• Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report - The focus of this report is on
the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress in its implementation.
This report includes a table that lists each of the over 500 programs contained within the
nine elements of the General Plan. The implementation status of each program is
indicated in the table along with any additional comments.
• Annual Housing Production Report - This report includes the progress of the City in
meeting its share of regional housing needs. The report provides information on the
Area Median Income, the four income groups identified in state law, the corresponding
rents and sales prices considered affordable to each income group, and the counts of
housing built by income group and housing type.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These are information reports and the only associated fiscal impact is the cost of staff time to
prepare the report and provide it to the City Council, the California Office of Planning and
Research, and California Department of Housing and Community Development.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
These reports are categorically exempt from environmental review as per CEQA Guidelines
Section 15306, which states that information collection activities are exempt from the provisions
of CEQA.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2008-125
2. Report titled: Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report for January 2007
through December 2007.
3. Report titled: Annual Housing Production Report for January 2007 through December
2007
EXHIBIT 1
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-125
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE GENERAL PLAN
3 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT AND ANNUAL HOUSING
PRODUCTION REPORT FOR JANUARY THROUGH
4 DECEMBER 2007.
5 WHEREAS, the California Government Code Section 65400 requires that all
6 California cities and counties provide an annual report to the legislative body, the California
7 Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community
8 Development on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; and on the
9 jurisdiction's progress meeting its share of the regional housing needs determined pursuant to
10 Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
11 improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of
12 Section 65583; and
13 WHEREAS, the City has prepared two reports that satisfy the requirements of
1^ California Government Code Section 65400 for the period of January through December 2007.
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NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does
1" hereby resolve as follows:
17 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
18 2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad accepts the reports and directs the
19 Planning Director to submit the reports to the California Office of Planning and Research and
the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of May, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
'LORRAINE M. WOOD, Ci
EXHIBIT 2
ANNUAL
GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT
FOR JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Introduction i - ii
Implementation Status of General Plan Programs
Table 1 -62
INTRODUCTION
This is a report on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the progress
the City has made in its implementation from January through December 2007. It
has been prepared in response to the requirements of California Government Code
Section 65400, which reads in part as follows:
65400. Implementation of General Plan
(a) After the legislative body has adopted all or part of a general
plan, the planning agency shall do both of the following:
(1) Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body
regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general
plan or element of the general plan, so that it will serve as an effective
guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation
of open-space land and natural resources....
(2) Provide by April 1 of each year an annual report to the legislative
body, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of
Housing and Community Development that includes all of the following:
(A) The status of the plan and progress in its implementation.
(B) The progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs
determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove
governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and
development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of
Section 65583.
Report Contents
The focus of this report is on the status of the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the
progress in its implementation. A separate report under the title "Annual Housing
Production Report for January through December 2007" addresses the City's
progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. Taken together, this report
and the Annual Housing Production Report meet the annual reporting requirements
of Government Code Section 65400.
There are over 500 programs contained in the General Plan, which are intended to
implement the General Plan's goals, objectives and policies. To determine the
status of the General Plan and the City's progress in its implementation, each
department reviewed the General Plan programs for which they have responsibility
in implementing. The departments then provided information on the status of the
implementation of each program between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
This information is provided in a table, which lists each of the over 500 programs
contained within the nine elements of the General Plan, and indicates the
General Plan Implementation Status Report for January through December 2007
Introduction
implementation status of each program along with any additional comments. The
implementation status is referenced as follows:
(C) "Completed" = One-time project for which all work has been completed
(0) "Ongoing" = Completed program but one that requires recurring activity
(1) "In Progress" = Staff work is well underway and program will be implemented
soon (including any necessary hearings)
(P) "Pending" = Program for which preliminary work needs to be initiated, or
program is in early stages of work
(D) "Delete" = Program that may no longer be necessary or relevant due to
another program, changed circumstances, or policy change
Department Review
The following departments assisted in the review and preparation of this report:
Arts
Building
Fire
Housing and Redevelopment
Parks and Recreation
Planning
Police
Public Works/Engineering
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Arrange land uses so that they preserve community identity and
are orderly, functionally efficient, healthful, convenient to the
public and aesthetically pleasing.
Establish development standards for all land use categories that
will preserve natural features and characteristics, especially
those within rural, coastal and/or hillside areas.
Ensure that the review of future projects places a high priority on
the compatibility of adjacent land uses along the interface of
different density categories. Special attention should be given to
buffering and transitional methods, especially, when reviewing
properties where different residential densities or land uses are
involved.
Encourage clustering when it is done in a way that is compatible
with existing, adjacent development.
Enter into discussions and negotiations with other cities, the
county, or responsible agencies when prospective developments
in their areas are incompatible with adjacent Carlsbad areas in
regards to land uses, density, type of dwellings or zoning.
Attention should be given to the use of transitional methods to
ensure compatibility.
Review the architecture of buildings with the focus on ensuring
the quality and integrity of design and enhancement of the
character of each neighborhood.
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COMMENTS
March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment
to the Planned Development Ordinance to better
facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill
projects. The associated Local Coastal Program
Amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
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PROGRAM
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DESCRIPTION
Evaluate each application for development of property with
regard to the following specific criteria:
1 . Site design quality which may be indicated by the harmony of
the proposed buildings in terms of size, height and location,
with respect to existing neighboring development.
2. Site design quality which may be indicated by the
amount and character of landscaping and screening.
3. Site design quality which may be indicated by the
arrangement of the site for efficiency of circulation, or on-site and
off-site traffic safety, privacy, etc.
4. The provision of public and/or private usable open
space and/or pathways designated in the Open Space and Parks
and Recreation Elements.
5. Contributions to and extensions of existing systems of
foot or bicycle paths, equestrian trails, and the greenbelts
provided for in the Circulation, Parks and Recreation and Open
Space Elements of the General Plan.
6. Compliance with the performance standards of the
Growth Management Plan.
7. Development proposals which are designed to provide
safe, easy pedestrian and bicycle linkages to nearby trans-
portation corridors.
8. The provision of housing affordable to lower and/or
moderate income households.
9. Policies and programs outlined in Local Coastal Programs
where applicable.
Provide for a sufficient diversity of land uses so that schools,
parks and recreational areas, churches and neighborhood
shopping centers are available in close proximity to each
resident of the City.
Consider the social, economic and physical impacts on the
community when implementing the Land Use Element.
Encourage and promote the establishment of childcare facilities
in safe and convenient locations throughout the community to
accommodate the growing demand for childcare in the
community caused by demographic, economic and social forces.
Restrict buildings used for large public assembly, including, but
not limited to schools, theaters, auditoriums and high density
residential development, to those areas which are relatively safe
from unexpected seismic activity and hazardous geological
conditions.
Develop and retain open space in all categories of land use.
STATUS
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PROGRAM
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
DESCRIPTION
Pursuant to Section 65400(b) of the Government Code, the
Planning Commission shall do both of the following:
1 . Investigate and make recommendations to the City
Council regarding reasonable and practical means for imple-
menting the general plan or element of the general plan, so that
it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and
development, preservation and conservation of open-space land
and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public
funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan.
2. Provide an annual report, by October 1 of each year, to
the City Council, the Office of Planning and Research, and the
Department of Housing and Community Development regarding:
(a) The status of the plan and progress in its
implementation, including the progress in meeting its share of
regional housing needs determined pursuant to Section 65584
and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the
maintenance, improvement, and development of housing
pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583.
(b) The degree to which its approved general plan complies
with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section
65040.2, and the date of the last revision to the general plan.
Develop a periodic five year plan to thoroughly review the
General Plan and revise the document as necessary.
Develop a program establishing policies and procedures for
amending both mandatory and optional elements of the General
Plan.
Amend Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (zoning
ordinance and map), as necessary, to be consistent with the
approved land use revisions of the General Plan and General
Plan Land Use Map.
Amend the Local Coastal Programs, as required, to be
consistent with the updated General Plan, or amend the General
Plan to be consistent with the Local Coastal Program.
Update the adopted Local Facilities Management Plans (LFMP)
to reflect relevant changes mandated by the General Plan
Update.
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COMMENTS
Government Code Section 65400 was amended to
change the date (from October 1 to April 1) that the
annual report is due. This program needs to be
amended to reflect the modified date.
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program.
Amendments to the General Plan are processed
pursuant to the requirements of State law and the
procedures specified in Municipal Code Chapter
21 .52. No other program has been developed.
When General Plan land use policies are revised,
the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map are
amended, as necessary, for consistency.
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will include a review of all land use
documents and maps for consistency.
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program. During the process, the LCP will be
amended for consistency with the future General
Plan.
Do as LFMPs are updated and amended or batch all
together.
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will include a review of all land use
documents and maps for consistency.
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PROGRAM
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Conduct a comprehensive review of General Plan boundary lines
when improved technology becomes available so that boundary
lines follow Assessor property lines as closely as possible. In
addition, where General Plan boundary lines split an individual
parcel into two or more sections, the boundary line shall be
located as accurately as possible based on mapping done at the
time of project approval.
Update and revise all maps affected by the General Plan Update
to reflect all land use changes.
Permit the approval of discretionary actions and the development
of land only after adequate provision has been made for public
facilities and services.
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A special program is currently the focus of the
Planning Dept. to create a general plan land use
map linked to parcel data.
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will include a review of all land use
documents and maps for consistency.
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Land Use
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C.2
Require compliance with the following public facility performance
standards, adopted September 23, 1986, to ensure that
adequate public facilities are provided prior to or concurrent with
development:
Public Facility And Service Performance Standards
City Administration Facilities
1,500 square feet per 1,000 population must be scheduled for
construction within a five year period.
Library
800 square feet per 1,000 population must be scheduled for
construction within a five year period.
Wastewater Treatment Capacity
Sewer plant capacity is adequate for at least a five-year period.
Parks
Three acres of community park or special use park per 1,000
population within the Park District, must be scheduled for
construction within a five year period.
Drainage
Drainage facilities must be provided as required by the City
concurrent with development.
Circulation
No road segment or intersection in the zone nor any road
segment or intersection out of the zone which is impacted by
development in the zone shall be projected to exceed a service
level C during off-peak hours, nor service level D during peak
hours. Impacted means where 20% or more of the traffic
generated by the local facilities management zone will use the
road segment or intersection.
Fire
No more than 1,500 dwelling units outside of a five minute
response time.
Open Space
Fifteen percent of the total land area in the zone exclusive of
environmentally con-strained non-developable land must be set
aside for permanent open space and must be available
concurrent with development.
Schools
School capacity to meet projected enrollment within the zone as
determined by the appropriate school district must be provided
prior to projected occupancy.
Sewer Collection System
Trunk line capacity to meet demand as determined by the
appropriate sewer district must be provided concurrent with
development.
Water Distribution System
Line capacity to meet demand as determined by the appropriate
water district must be provided concurrent with development. A
minimum 10 day average storage capacity must be provided
concurrent with development.
P/EDS/
EPP
The annual State of Effectiveness Report highlights
the City's progress each year in meeting the
adopted growth management standards.
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Pub Fac.)
Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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Land Use
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PROGRAM
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C.8
C.9
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C.12
DESCRIPTION
Ensure that funding for necessary public service and facilities is
guaranteed prior to any development approvals.
Coordinate the type, location, and amount of growth in the City
with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure that
adequate funding is available to provide service and facilities.
Prioritize the funding of projects in the Capital Improvement
Program to provide facilities and services to infill areas in the
City or areas where existing deficiencies exist.
Maintain the Growth Monitoring Program which gives the City the
ability to measure its public service requirements against the rate
of physical growth. This information should be used when
considering developmental requests and will allow the City to set
its own direction for growth and establish priorities for capital
improvement funding.
The City Council or the Planning Commission shall not find that
all necessary public facilities will be available concurrent with
need as required by the Public Facilities Element and the City's
Growth Management Plan unless the provision of such facilities
is guaranteed. In guaranteeing that the facilities will be provided
emphasis shall be given to ensuring good traffic circulation,
schools, parks, libraries, open space and recreational amenities.
Public facilities may be added. The City Council shall not
materially reduce public facilities without making corresponding
reductions in residential densities.
Ensure that the dwelling unit limitation of the City's Growth
Management Plan is adhered to by annual monitoring and
reporting. The City shall not approve any General Plan
amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other
discretionary approval for a development which could result in
development above the limit. The City Council shall not
materially reduce public facilities without making corresponding
reductions in residential densities.
Cooperate with other jurisdictions to ensure the timely provision
of solid waste management and sewage disposal capacity.
Manage the disposal or recycling of solid waste and sewage
within the City.
Cooperate with other cities in the region to site and operate both
landfill and recycling facilities.
Continue to phase in all practical forms of mandatory recycling,
to the extent possible.
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COMMENTS
The Public Facilities Element is no longer a separate
element of the General Plan. It has been
incorporated into the other elements. The reference
to the Public Facilities Element should be eliminated
from this program.
The Planning Dept. monitors dwelling unit
construction through the monthly Development
Monitoring Report and Quadrant Dwelling Unit
Report to ensure Growth Management Plan caps
are not exceeded.
Secured an agreement and provided funding for the
Phase 5 expansion of the Encina Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
Continue administrative monitoring of the agreement
with Palomar Transfer Station, Inc. to provide
stability and reliability for the pricing of solid waste
transfer and disposal services in Carlsbad for the
next 10 years.
Working cooperatively with the City of Vista for
disposal of household hazardous waste generated in
the City of Carlsbad. Currently, there are no
discussions regarding potential landfill sites.
Continue to work with Coast Waste Management to
provide curbside collection and recycling for all
residences and businesses in Carlsbad.
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Residential
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Residential
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Residential
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Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
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PROGRAM
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C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
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Encourage the provision of low and moderate income dwelling
units to meet the objectives of the City's Housing Element.
Allow density increases, above the maximum residential
densities permitted by the General Plan, to enable the
development of lower-income affordable housing, through the
processing of a site development plan. Any site development
plan application request to increase residential densities (either
above the Growth Management Control Point or upper end of the
residential density range(s)), for purposes of providing lower-
income affordable housing, shall be evaluated relative to: (a) the
proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses; (b) the
adequacy of public facilities; and (c) the project site being
located in proximity to a minimum of one of the following: a
freeway or major roadway, a commercial center, employment
opportunities, a city park or open space, or a commuter rail or
transit center.
Consider density and development right transfers in instances
where a property owner is preserving open space in excess of
normal city requirements or complying with the city's Habitat
Management Plan.
Limit medium and higher density residential developments to
those areas where they are compatible with the adjacent land
uses, and where adequate and convenient commercial services
and public support systems such as streets, parking, parks,
schools and utilities are, or will be, adequate to serve them.
Locate multi-family uses near commercial centers, employment
centers, and major transportation corridors.
Encourage cluster-type housing and other innovative housing
design that provides adequate open space areas around multi-
family developments, especially when located adjacent to
commercial or industrial development.
Locate higher density residential uses in close proximity to open
space, community facilities, and other amenities.
Consider high and medium high density residential areas only
where existing or proposed public facilities can accommodate
the increased population.
Coordinate provision of peripheral open areas in adjoining
residential developments to maximize the benefit of the open
space.
Encourage a variety of residential accommodations and
amenities in commercial areas to increase the advantages of
"close in" living and convenient shopping.
STATUS
0
0
o
0
o
0
o
o
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
In 2006, the City Council adopted amendments to
the Density Bonus Ordinance to reflect changes in
State law. In 2007, the City pursued California
Coastal Commission approval of the ordinance
amendments.
March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment
to the Planned Development Ordinance to better
facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill
projects. The associated Local Coastal Program
Amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment
to the Planned Development Ordinance to better
facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill
projects. The associated Local Coastal Program
Amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
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: ELEMENT
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Residential
Land Use
Community
Facilities
Land Use
Community
Facilities
Land Use
Community
Facilities
Land Use
Community
Facilities
Land Use
Commercial
GP
PROGRAM
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.1
DESCRIPTION
Require new residential development to provide pedestrian and
bicycle linkages, when feasible, which connect with nearby
community centers, parks, schools, points of interest, major
transportation corridors and the proposed Carlsbad Trail System.
Require new master planned developments and residential
specific plans of over 100 acres to provide usable acres to be
designated for community facilities such as daycare, worship,
youth and senior citizen activities. The exact amount of land will
be determined by a future amendment to the Planned
Community Zone.
Introduce programs to revitalize all residential areas which are
deteriorating or have a high potential of becoming deteriorated.
Ensure that all hillside development is designed to preserve the
visual quality of the pre-existing topography.
Consider residential development, which houses employees of
businesses located in the PM zone, when it can be designed to
be a compatible use as an integral part of an industrial park.
Require new subdivisions to create a unique sense of identity
and community through quality architecture, street design,
gathering places, recreation areas and landscaping.
Require new and, as appropriate, existing master plan
developments and residential specific plan developments to
provide land for a child daycare use and other community
facilities uses.
Require that community facilities sites be reserved for a sufficient
time period to allow development of surrounding residential uses
which would support those community facilities uses.
Require that community facilities sites be located within the
master plan or residential specific plan to most effectively serve
the residents of the master plan or residential specific plan.
Amend the City's Municipal Code to create a Community
Facilities zone to identify those uses which will be allowed in the
community facilities area and to establish development
standards for community facilities uses.
Applications for the re-designation of land to shopping center
uses shall be accompanied by a conceptual development plan of
the site and a market study that demonstrates the economic
viability of using the land in the way being requested. Such
studies shall give due consideration to existing and future sites
that may compete within shared trade areas.
STATUS
0
c/o
C/l
0
0
o
o
o
o
c
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
During FY 2000-2001 the "Community Facilities"
land use designation and zone were created, which
included an amendment to the PC zone.
Implementation of the community facilities
requirements for master planned communities is
ongoing.
Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto
Vision Plan to cohesively guide the redevelopment
of the Ponto area. Consider creating an inventory of
deteriorated areas.
All new subdivisions are required to comply with
Council Policies 44 & 66, which specify architectural
design guidelines and standards for "livable
neighborhoods".
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Commercial
GP
PROGRAM
r ?O.£
, DESCRIPTION !
Utilize the following guidelines to determine the appropriate
spatial distribution of new sites for local shopping centers and to
assign associated zoning. In some instances it may not be
possible to implement all of these guidelines fully and some
degree of flexibility in their application may be required.
1 . New master plans and residential specific plans and
other large development proposals shall evaluate whether there
is a need to include a local shopping center within the
development, consistent with these guidelines.
2. Locate local shopping centers so that, wherever
possible, they are centrally located within their primary trade
areas.
3. As a convention, the primary trade areas of existing and
proposed local shopping centers may be defined in terms of the
time patrons typically experience traveling to the center. The
range of travel times for local shopping centers is given in Table
3: Guidelines for Typical Shopping Centers. Any city-wide
analysis used to establish the spatial distribution of centers
should consider a typical travel time, the current or built-out
condition of the City and whether the travel being modeled
occurs "on peak" or "off peak" travel hours, together with other
factors that may be appropriate.
4. Citywide, trade areas of centers should abut one
another as much as is possible, so as to result in minimal gaps
and overlaps. This assures that all areas of the City will have
"coverage" by a center, while reducing the propensity for over-
commercialization (See Goal B.1)
5. Generally, local shopping enters should not be located
directly within the residential neighborhoods they serve, but,
rather, on the peripheries of the neighborhoods, along or near
major streets or future extensions of major streets.
6. New sites for local shopping centers located along El Camino
Real shall be designed so as to preserve the scenic quality of
the designated scenic corridor.
7. The population within the trade area at buildout should be of
a size that the center would be economically viable,
considering other existing and future centers.
8. Consider intersection spacing and other circulation
criteria to assure safe, and functional access to the center.
Good locations will be readily accessed from principal travel
routes and have several entrances. (Sites located along primary
arterials may have difficulty meeting this guideline.)
STATUS
LEAD
DEPT COMMENTS
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
GP
PROGRAM
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
DESCRIPTION
Build, and operate local shopping centers in such a way as to
complement but not conflict with adjoining residential areas.
This shall be accomplished by:
1. Controlling lights, signage, and hours of operation to
avoid adversely impacting surrounding uses.
2. Requiring adequate landscaped buffers between
commercial and residential uses.
3. Providing bicycle and pedestrian links between
proposed local commercial centers and surrounding residential
uses.
Comprehensively design all commercial centers to address
common ingress and egress, adequate off-street parking and
loading facilities. Each center should be easily accessible by
pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobiles to nearby residential
development.
Ensure that commercial architecture emphasizes establishing
community identity while presenting tasteful, dignified and
visually appealing designs compatible with their surroundings.
When "community" tenants (see Table 3, earlier) are included in
a local shopping center, they must be fully integrated into the
overall function and design of the center, including the
architecture, internal circulation and landscaping. The inclusion
of such tenants should complement, not supplant the principal
function of the center, which is to provide local goods and
services.
1 . No community "anchor" tenant may be built as a stand-alone
building. It must share (or appear to share) walls and its
building facade with other tenants in the center.
2. Neither community "anchor" tenants nor secondary tenants
may feature corporate architecture or logos (excluding signs).
Ensure that all commercial development provides a variety of
courtyards and pedestrian ways, bicycle trails, landscaped
parking lots, and the use of harmonious architecture in the
construction of buildings.
Permit the phasing of commercial projects to allow initial
development and expansion in response to demographic and
economic changes. Site designs should illustrate the ultimate
development of the property and/or demonstrate their ability to
coordinate and integrate with surrounding development.
Outdoor storage of goods and products in shopping centers is
not allowed. Temporary exceptions may be allowed for display
and sale of traditional, seasonal items such as Christmas trees,
pumpkins, and similar merchandise. In these exceptions, both
adequate parking and safe internal circulation (vehicle,
pedestrian, and bicycle) is to be maintained.
STATUS
O
o
O
0
0
0
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Commercial
Land Use
Village
Land Use
Village
GP
PROGRAM
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.1
C.2
DESCRIPTION
Encourage commercial recreation or tourist destination facilities,
as long as they protect the residential character of the
community and the opportunity of local residents to enjoy (in a
safe, attractive and convenient manner) the continued use of the
beach, local transportation, and parking facilities.
Orient travel/recreation commercial areas along the I-5 corridor,
in the Village, or near resort/recreation areas.
Revise Section 21.29.030 of the Zoning Ordinance (Commercial
Tourist Zone, Permitted Uses and Structures) to more accurately
reflect the intent of the Travel/Recreation Commercial general
plan designation to serve the traveling public, visitors to the city,
as well as employees of business and industrial centers.
Review parking requirements for commercial areas on a periodic
basis to ensure adequate parking and to address identified
parking problems.
Strip commercial development (defined as retail development
outside of a shopping center) shall be discouraged in all areas of
the City other than the Village.
Amend Municipal Code Title 21 (zoning regulations) to create a
new zoning district appropriate for the Local Shopping Center
land use class. The new zone should establish allowed land
uses, development standards, together with design guidelines to
assure that shopping centers meet the objectives and policies
set out herein. Create a new "planned shopping center" permit
that will apply to all new shopping centers and major remodels of
existing shopping centers, with the City Council as the decision-
maker.
Provide a variety of commercial and tourist recreational activities
in the Village, especially close to the beach, in connection with
special entertainment facilities, restaurants and other uses which
will foster the community concept.
Support land uses around the intersection of Walnut Avenue and
Roosevelt Street that preserve and support the ethnic heritage of
the area. The appropriate land uses to accomplish this shall be
determined in conjunction with the completion of the
Redevelopment Master Plan and the Community Design and
Land Use Plan for the Barrio.
STATUS
O
0
I/C
0
O
c
O
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P/HRD
P/HRD
COMMENTS
August 2005 - the City Council approved an
amendment to the C-T zone (Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 21 .29) to better implement the TR land use
designation. The associated Local Coastal Program
amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission. The CUP Ordinance
amendment (approved by the City in 2006 and
California Coastal Commission in 2007) adopted the
list of uses proposed for the C-T Zone.
August 2005 - The City Council approved the
creation of the C-L Zone to implement the Local
Shopping Center land use designation.
The C-L zone regulations require approval of a site
development plan permit (subject to the approval of
the City Council) for new shopping centers and
major remodels of existing shopping centers.
Village Redevelopment Master Plan was adopted in
1996. The Land Use Plan for the Barrio was not
adopted by Council. The Redevelopment Agency
continues to support land uses that are consistent
with the desired vision. No new projects have been
proposed to date at the specific intersection noted.
There have been two mixed use projects and a
residential project constructed and/or approved for
construction in close proximity to this corner. All
three projects support the ethnic heritage of the
area.
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Village
Land Use
Village
Land Use
Village
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
GP
PROGRAM
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
DESCRIPTION
Attempt to acquire additional parking areas in the Village and
beach area.
Seek ways of strengthening existing establishments through
facade and streetscape improvements, upgraded public and
private landscaping and aesthetically-upgraded signage.
Promote inclusion of housing opportunities in the Village as part
of a mixed-use concept.
Limit the amount of new industrial land uses to those which can
feasibly be supported by desirable environmental quality
standards and the current growth rate of the trade area and the
City. Protect these areas from encroachment by incompatible
land uses.
Limit general industrial development within the community to
those areas and uses with adequate transportation access.
These areas should be appropriate to and compatible with
surrounding land uses including the residential community.
Provide for industrial sites that are large enough and level
enough to permit ample space to meet on-site development
standards as well as areas for expansion.
Concentrate more intense industrial uses in those areas least
desirable for residential development - in the general area of the
flight path corridor of McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Protect the integrity and promote the identity of industrial districts
by bounding them by significant physical features such as
primary streets, streams and railroads.
Ensure that the physical development of industrial areas
recognizes the need for compatibility among the industrial
establishments involved and does not permit incompatible uses.
Recognize that the existing boundaries of the industrial corridor
along Palomar Airport Road reflect the impact of the present size
and operation of the airport especially as it relates to residential
type uses. Therefore, no expansion of the boundaries of the
airport should be considered, without authorization by a majority
of the Carlsbad electorate as required by Carlsbad Municipal
Code Section 21.53.015.
Require new industrial specific plans to provide, within the
proposed development, a commercial site designed to serve the
commercial needs of the occupants of the business park. Such
a site should be located generally at the intersection of prime,
major or secondary arterials in consolidated centers. At least
one corner of one such intersection must be developed as
commercial unless the applicant can show why another nearby
site is better.
STATUS
O
o
O
o
o
o
0
o
0
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
HRD
HRD
P/HRD
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
Continuing to research and pursue opportunities as
properties become available. No additional
acquisitions made to date.
Ongoing efforts to continue to improve Village area.
Village Maintenance Program continued in 2007 with
regular monitoring for improvement purposes and
City Council authorization to contract for hardscape
improvements.
The Roosevelt Center mixed use project was
approved and includes two rental apartments.
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Industrial
Land Use
Agriculture
Land Use
Agriculture
Land Use
Agriculture
Land Use
Agriculture
Land Use
Agriculture
Land Use
Agriculture
GP
PROGRAM
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
DESCRIPTION
Allow, by conditional use permit, ancillary commercial, office and
recreational uses when clearly oriented to support industrial
developments and their populations. These include but are not
limited to commercial services, conference facilities, daycare
centers, recreation facilities and short-term lodging.
Require new industrial development to be located in modern,
attractive, well-designed and landscaped industrial parks in
which each site adequately provides for internal traffic, parking,
loading, storage, and other operational needs.
Regulate industrial land uses on the basis of performance
standards, including, but not limited to, noise, emissions, and
traffic.
Control nuisance factors (noise, smoke, dust, odor and glare)
and do not permit them to exceed city, state and federal
standards.
Require private industrial developers to provide for the
recreational needs of employees working in the industrial area.
Screen all storage, assembly, and equipment areas completely
from view. Mechanical equipment, vents, stacks, apparatus,
antennae and other appurtenant items should be incorporated
into the total design of structures in a visually attractive manner
or should be entirely enclosed and screened from view.
Analyze the feasibility of zone changes to redesignate the
Commercial Manufacturing Zone and the Manufacturing Zone as
Planned Industrial Zones.
Support and utilize all measures available, including the
Williamson Act, to reduce the financial burdens on agricultural
land, not only to prevent premature development, but also to
encourage its continued use for agricultural purposes.
Participate with neighboring cities and communities in projects
leading to preservation of agricultural resources and other types
of open space along mutual sphere of influence boundaries.
The City shall utilize all existing programs and land use
protections and explore possible new grant programs and other
outside financial assistance to keep the existing Flower Fields in
permanent farming and flower production.
Attempt to preserve the flower fields or lands east of I-5 to the
first ridgeline between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road,
through whatever method created and most advantageous to the
City of Carlsbad.
Buffer agriculture from more intensive urban land uses with
mutually compatible intermediate land uses.
Encourage soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural
activities.
STATUS
o
0
o
o
0
o
p
0
o
o
c
o
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program. This update will consider the status of the
CM & M Zones.
Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process
to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of
the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the
flower fields. Topics include strategies for keeping
the agricultural lands in production.
See Land Use Agriculture Program C.3 above.
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Environ.
Land Use
Trans.
Corridor
GP
PROGRAM
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.1
(no # in
element)
DESCRIPTION
Preserve Buena Vista Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon as visual
resources and wildlife preserves.
Ensure that slope disturbance does not result in substantial
damage or alteration to major significant wildlife habitat or
significant native vegetation areas unless they present a fire
hazard as determined by the Fire Marshal.
Ensure that grading for building pads and roadways is
accomplished in a manner that maintains the appearance of
natural hillsides.
Relate the density and intensity of development on hillsides to
the slope of the land to preserve the integrity of hillsides.
Limit future development adjacent to the lagoons and beach in
such a manner so as to provide to the greatest extent feasible
the physical and visual accessibility to these resources for public
use and enjoyment.
Ensure the preservation and maintenance of the unique
environmental resources of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon while
providing for a balance of public and private land uses through
implementation of the Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan.
Require comprehensive environmental review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for all
projects that have the potential to impact natural resources or
environmental features.
Require that the construction of all projects be monitored to
ensure that environmental conditions and mitigating measures
are fully implemented and are successful.
Implement to the greatest extent feasible the natural resource
protection policies of the Local Coastal Program.
Utilize the goals, objectives and implementing policies of the
Open Space Element regarding environmental resources that
should be protected as open space.
Participate in programs that restore and enhance the City's
degraded natural resources.
Implement the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan.
Implement the Habitat Management Plan in order to protect rare
and unique biological resources within the city so as to preserve
wildlife habitats.
Adopt a comprehensive plan addressing the design and location
of future commuter rail stations as well as methods of improving
the appearance and public use of the railroad right-of-way.
STATUS
O/l
o
0
o
0
o
o
0
o
0
o
0
o
C/l
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
The City is participating in the Buena Vista Lagoon
(BVL) Joint Powers Committee and a technical
committee that is preparing a restoration plan for
BVL.
Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto
Vision Plan, which will increase public access and
view opportunities of the beach and Batiquitos
Lagoon.
The City continues to work with the California
Department of Fish and Game to maintain the efforts
of the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan.
This program was added to the General Plan Land
Use Element in July 2005.
Two rail stations have been developed. No
additional stations are planned. This program
should be modified to no longer require a
"comprehensive plan". Methods for improving the
appearance of the railroad right-of-way are in
progress.
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Airport
Land Use
Airport
Land Use
Regional
Issues
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
GP
PROGRAM
C.1
C.2
C.1
(no # in
element)
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
DESCRIPTION ^
Require all parcels of land located in the Airport Influence Area
to receive discretionary approval as follows: all parcels must
process either a site development plan, planned industrial
permit, or other discretionary permit. Unless otherwise approved
by City Council, development proposals must be in compliance
with the noise standards of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(CLUP) and meet FAA requirements with respect to building
height as well as the provision of obstruction lighting when
appurtenances are permitted to penetrate the transitional surface
(a 7:1 slope from the runway primary surface). Consider County
Airport Land Use Commission recommendations in the review of
development proposals.
Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and
the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health,
safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the
Airport and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the
public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within
areas around the airport.
Implement the policies of the Regional Growth Management
Strategy when the program is adopted by the City.
Protect and preserve this area as an open space corridor.
Permit only open space, farming and compatible public uses in
the area. Permitted uses shall be as follows:
(1) Open Space
(2) Farming and other related agricultural support uses
including flower and strawberry production
(3) Public trails
(4) Active and Passive park, recreation and similar public
and private use facilities (except on the existing Flower Fields)
(5) Electrical Transmission Facilities
Prohibit residential development in the area.
Prohibit commercial and industrial-type uses in the area other
than those normally associated with farming operations and
open space uses.
Enhance public access and public use in the area by allowing
compatible public trails, community gathering spaces and public
and private, active and passive park and recreation uses.
STATUS
0
0
p
0
o
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority
for the airport. This program should be amended to
eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead,
reference the San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority.
Program should be modified and expanded to reflect
evolving regional growth management; particularly,
the adopted Regional Comprehensive Plan. In
2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will consider the Regional
Comprehensive Plan.
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ELEMENT
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Land Use
Cannon Rd
Corridor
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
GP
PROGRAM
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
DESCRIPTION
Allow farming to continue in the area for as long as economically
viable for the landowner.
Utilize all existing programs and land use protections and
explore possible new mechanisms to keep the existing Flower
Fields in production.
If determined to be necessary, the City shall amend the Zoning
Ordinance and adopt a Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and
Public Use Corridor Overlay Zone to apply to the area that would
provide more detail on permitted uses and land use regulations
applicable to the area.
The City shall initiate a public planning process with broad public
participation to fully accomplish implementation of the goals,
objectives and action programs listed above.
Require new development to comply with the adopted
(September 23, 1986) Growth Management performance
standards for circulation facilities.
Establish a network of truck routes throughout the City to provide
for the safe movement of trucks into and out of commercial
zones while reducing conflicts with traffic in residential, school
and recreational areas.
Use the street design standards contained in this element
(Figure 1: Street Design Standards) as guidelines for what is rea-
sonable and desirable. Allow variations to occur in accordance
with established City policy regarding engineering standards
variances.
Minimize the number of access points to major and prime
arterials to enhance the functioning of these streets as through-
ways.
Use good road design practice to minimize the number of
intersections and other conflicting traffic movements.
Use good road design practice to minimize noise on adjacent
land uses.
Provide traffic control devices along all roadway segments and at
intersections.
Provide for the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians around
all road and utility construction projects.
Pursue Transnet and other regional, state and federal funding
sources to finance regional roads and transportation facilities.
Provide greater flexibility in the design standards for hillside
roads to minimize grading and visual impacts.
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O
0
0
I
O
0
O
0
0
0
O
O
O
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
EDS
EDS/E
T
EDS
EDS/E
T
EDS
EDES/
EDS
ET/EI
EDS/EI
EPP
EDS
COMMENTS
Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process
to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of
the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the
flower fields.
The City Council revised the Truck Route Ordinance
in December 2005.
Bi-annually, the City reviews and updates the RTIP
to identify projects which could use state and federal
funds for roadway construction.
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ELEMENT
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Streets &
Traffic Con.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
GP
PROGRAM
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
C.19
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
C.1
DESCRIPTION:
Interconnect and synchronize the operation of traffic signals
along arterial streets, whenever feasible.
Prepare and maintain a Traffic Signal Qualification List to
recommend priorities for the construction of new traffic signals.
Establish and maintain an official street naming and addressing
plan to remove conflicts, duplication, and uncertainty.
Encourage joint public/private efforts to improve parking and
circulation in developed areas.
Encourage increased public parking in the Village and beach
areas of the City.
Require new development to construct all roadways needed to
serve the proposed development prior to or concurrent with the
circulation needs created by the development.
Coordinate the planning and construction of new roads with
existing roads in adjoining neighborhoods.
Require new development to dedicate and improve all public
rights-of-way for circulation facilities needed to serve
development.
Require new subdivisions to incorporate street designs,
appropriate widths, traffic calming measures, and standards to
reduce vehicle speeds and encourage bicycle use.
Require new subdivisions to provide walkways linking homes
with stores, schools, businesses and transportation corridors,
etc.
Require new subdivisions to incorporate parkways to encourage
pedestrian activity.
Require residential subdivisions to provide street connectivity to
the maximum extent feasible by limiting the use of single access
streets.
Ensure that the street designs of new subdivisions support the
delivery of emergency service.
The use of long single-access streets, generally exceeding 20
residential dwelling units is discouraged and should be utilized
only when topographical, geographical or other physical
conditions make it infeasible to provide street connectivity.
Encourage the construction of sidewalks along all public
roadways with special emphasis given to collectors, arterials,
and areas with high pedestrian traffic generators such as
schools, commercial centers, transportation facilities, public
buildings, beaches and parks.
STATUS
0
o
0
o
0
0
o
o
0
o
o
o
o
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
ET
ET
P
P/EDS
P/
HRD
EDS
EDS
EDS
EDS
P/EDS
EDS/P
EDS
EDS
EDS
EDS/
ET
COMMENTS
Monitoring and revising, as needed, the "time-
based" coordination to signals on both the Palomar
Airport Road and El Camino Real corridors.
For CIP projects, new traffic signal project design is
being performed by city staff.
Ongoing effort to research and pursue opportunities
as appropriate.
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149
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; ELEMENT Jl
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
, - GP : ;:•
PROGRAM
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
' '' ; Ai - -'"' - . £' S DESCRIPTION ,'lfe /; ^t- ,,jV
Encourage pedestrian circulation in commercial areas through
the provision of convenient parking facilities, increased sidewalk
widths, pedestrian-oriented building designs, landscaping, street
lighting and street furniture.
Design pedestrian spaces and circulation in relationship to land
uses and available parking for all new construction and rede-
velopment projects.
Link public sidewalks to the network of public and private trail
systems.
Provide for handicapped access to and along public sidewalks
and along as much of the trail system as feasible.
Install sidewalks and trail systems within existing and new
industrial developments.
Encourage school districts to implement safety programs for
pedestrians and bicyclists within the public school system.
Maintain a Traffic Safety Commission composed of Carlsbad
citizens for the purpose of studying matters of traffic and
pedestrian safety and making recommendations to the City
Council regarding measures to promote and improve traffic and
pedestrian safety.
Employ improved traffic control devices and monitor police
accident reports to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Prepare and maintain an inventory of all missing and incomplete
sidewalk segments within the City for the purpose of prioritizing
future sidewalk construction.
Coordinate the location of bicycle routes with the Parks and
Recreation Element and the Open Space and Conservation
Element.
Extend bicycle routes to cultural, educational and recreational
facilities whenever practical.
Develop and implement employer incentive programs to
encourage the placement of strategic bicycle storage lockers,
and the construction of safe and convenient bicycle facilities.
Design bicycle routes in accordance with the "Bike Route
Standards" Chapter 1000 of the State of California Highway
Design Manual.
Improve bicycle access to beach areas.
Review, periodically, the Circulation Element Bicycle Route Map
and revise, as necessary, to reflect existing roadway conditions
and changed land uses.
STATUS
0
o
0
0
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
0
o
o
0
LEAD
DEPT
PI
EDS
PI
EDS
PI
EDS
EDS/
P&R
EDS
ET
ET
ET
ET/
M&O
P/ET
ET
ET
ET
ET
ET
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; H COMMENTS
Completed the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan
Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan identifies routes to
cultural, educational and recreational facilities
Tied to Trip Reduction Ordinance requirement of
State Congestion Management Plans.
Design standards identified in the Carlsbad Bikeway
Master Plan
Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan identifies bicycle
routes to local beach access locations
Existing and future bicycle routes are identified in
the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan
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GP
ELEMENT
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Alt. Modes of
Trans.
Circulation
Air Trans.
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
GP
PROGRAM
C.17
C.18
C.19
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
C.1
(no # in
element)
C.1
C..2
C.3
C.4
DESCRIPTION
Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) on the
installation of any new trolley or light rail transit systems.
Provide linkage to bus, pedestrian and bicycle routes from any
new light rail commuter transit facility.
Encourage passive and active use of the railroad right-of-way as
trail linkage and bicycle pathway.
Plan and coordinate park-and-ride facilities with CALTRANS,
NCTD and SANDAG.
Encourage commuter usage of buses, carpools and vanpools
through a combination of employer incentives, public education
programs and construction of safe, convenient and aesthetically
pleasing transfer facilities.
Encourage the expansion of bus service and new routes into
developing or redeveloping areas of the City.
Design public trails in accordance with the Open Space and
Conservation Element including multi-use and equestrian
segments where appropriate.
Review, periodically, the conceptual Open Space and
Conservation Map, which is shown as Map 2 in the Open Space
and Conservation Element and revise the trails system to reflect
existing roadway conditions and land use changes.
Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and
the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health,
safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the Air-
port and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the
public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within
areas around the airport.
Require new development to construct all public facilities needed
to serve the proposed development prior to or concurrent with
the circulation needs created by the development.
Develop, and update periodically, a set of standards for the
design and construction of public utilities.
Coordinate the planning and construction of public utilities with
existing public utilities in adjoining neighborhoods.
Require new development to dedicate and improve all public
rights-of-way for public utility and storm drainage facilities
needed to serve development.
STATUS
0
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
0
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
ET
ET
PI
P&R
P
P
P
P&R
P
P
EDS/
EPP/P
EDS/
EDES
EDS/P
EDS/P
COMMENTS
Tied to Coastal Rail Trail project
Implementation of the Citywide Trail System
development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space
trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30
miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation
trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out
of trail system.
SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority
for the airport. This program should be amended to
eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead,
reference the San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority.
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GP
ELEMENT
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Pub. Util. &
Sto.Drn.Fac
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
GP
PROGRAM
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C 1\s. i
C ?\-f . £
DESCRIPTION
Inform the public and contractors of the danger involved, and the
necessary precautions that must be taken when working on or
near, pipelines or utility transmission lines.
Monitor the adequacy of public utilities as an integral part of the
Growth Management Plan and Public Facilities Management
System.
Ensure developer conformance with all adopted public utility and
storm drainage master plans and adopted ordinances regarding
the provision of public utility and storm drainage facilities.
Ensure continued coordination between the City and special
utility districts and public utility companies operating in Carlsbad.
Develop and implement a program of "Best Management
Practices" for the elimination and reduction of pollutants which
enter into and/or are transported within storm drainage facilities.
Review and update, on a regular basis, master plans for the
expansion of local public facilities for sewer, potable water, re-
claimed water and storm drainage.
Implement the policies, standards and guidelines contained
within the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guidelines.
Establish four categories of scenic corridors and designate
streets to be included within those categories as follows:
Community Theme Corridors - connect Carlsbad with adjacent
municipalities and present the City of Carlsbad to persons
entering and passing through the community. Community
Theme Corridors include:
El Camino Real Carlsbad Boulevard
Palomar Airport Road La Costa Avenue
Melrose Drive
Community Scenic Corridors - interconnect major subareas of
the present and planned Carlsbad community. Community
Scenic Corridors include:
College Boulevard Cannon Road
Carlsbad Village Drive Faraday Avenue
Interstate 5 La Costa Avenue
Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road
Poinsettia Lane/Carrillo Way
Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors - offer
spectacular views of waterscapes, landforms, wildlife and the
Pacific Ocean. Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors
include:
Adams Street/Park Drive Batiquitos Drive
Jefferson Street (portion adjacent to Buena Vista Lagoon)
Railroad Corridor - presents the City of Carlsbad to people
passing through the City by rail. The only Railroad Corridor is:
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
STATUS
O
o
0
o
o
O/l
ow
LEAD
DEPT
EDS/EI
EDS/
FPP/PL_ i ill
pnc;/C.LJ\JI
EPP
PW
SWP
EPP/
EDES/
EDS
pi
COMMENTS
Program has been developed and is continually
updated. Implementation of the program is on-
going.
Coordinate the 2003 Carlsbad Sewer Master Plan
Update & 2003 CMWD Water Master Plan Update
with the FY08/09 CIP. An update to the Drainage
Master Plan is currently underway
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GP
ELEMENT
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Scenic RW
Circulation
Regional
Circulation
Circulation
Regional
Circulation
Circulation
Regional
Circulation
Circulation
Regional
Circulation
Circulation
Regional
Circulation
Noise
General
GP
PROGRAM
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.1
DESCRIPTION
Review and update periodically the list of roadways designated
as scenic corridors.
Utilize and update the criteria for designating scenic roadways
and selecting community identity entries outlined in the Carlsbad
Scenic Corridor Guidelines Manual.
Include roadways as scenic routes which provide significant
views of the ocean, lagoons, open space lands, back country
and urban activity.
Enhance and preserve the natural and developed environments
along each designated scenic route.
Approve projects adjacent to El Camino Real only if the
proposed project is consistent with the El Camino Real Corridor
Development Standards.
Coordinate the planning, design and implementation of
designated scenic corridors with the Planning, Engineering,
Parks and Recreation and Utilities and Maintenance
Departments.
Coordinate the scenic corridor program with the State, County
and adjacent cities wherever possible.
Review the need to establish additional special overlay zones
along designated scenic corridors and initiate the appropriate
rezoning if an overlay zone is warranted.
Develop guidelines to improve the visual quality of the corridor
adjacent to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Seek financial assistance from federal and state sources
whenever possible to assist in the implementation of the scenic
roadways program.
Implement the policies of the Regional Growth Management
Strategy when the program is adopted by the City.
Encourage the inclusion of onsite or nearby amenities such as
day care facilities, dry cleaners and convenience stores within
residential and industrial projects to reduce vehicular trips.
Coordinate with CALTRANS as development proceeds and
CALTRANS funds become available to ensure that the capacity
of on/off ramps is adequate.
Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give
special consideration to those road corridors in scenic or noise
sensitive areas.
The City shall work with the adjacent communities and agencies
of Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos, County of San
Diego, Caltrans, North County Transit District, San Diego
Associate of Governments and other appropriate agencies to
coordinate local traffic management reduction efforts.
Control harmful or undesirable sounds through the planning and
regulatory process with emphasis on noise/land-use compatibility
planning.
STATUS
O
0
0
O
0
0
0
p
p
0
O
0
0
O
0
O
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
EPP
EPP/P
P
EPP/
ET
EDES/
P
ET/
EPP
P
COMMENTS
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GP
ELEMENT
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
General
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
GP
PROGRAM
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
DESCRIPTION
Review all development proposals, both public and private, for
consistency with the policies of this element.
Review existing City ordinances which relate to noise control for
compatibility with the goals and policies of this Element.
Continue to enforce building codes to ensure adequate sound
insulation between dwellings and to ensure adequate sound
insulation of interior areas from loud external noise sources. The
City shall continue to enforce project conditions of approval
related to noise control.
Attempt to control noise primarily at its source. Where this is not
feasible, controls along the transmission path of the noise should
be required.
Control noise generated through its own functions and activities
and minimize noise impacts resulting from City-sponsored or
approved activities.
Review City operations to make sure that noise generated by
construction, maintenance activities, and street sweeping
minimize significant adverse noise levels.
Periodically review the noise contours contained in this element.
Substantial changes in traffic patterns or the availability of new
noise contour data may indicate the need for revisions.
Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in
all appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise
under the control of the City.
Encourage the development of compatible land uses in areas
which are subject to excessive noise levels.
Develop specific noise standards for use in reviewing noise
sensitive development.
Require the use of project design techniques, such as,
increasing the distance between the noise source and the
receiver; placing non-noise sensitive uses such as parking
areas, maintenance facilities, and utility areas between the
source and the receiver; using non-sensitive structures, such as
a garage, to shield noise sensitive areas; and, orienting buildings
to shield outdoor spaces from a noise source to minimize noise
impacts during any discretionary review of a residential or other
noise sensitive project.
Continue to enforce the State Motor Vehicle Code as it applies to
excessive noise. The Carlsbad Police Department should
continue to reduce the number of excessively noisy vehicles on
city streets. The Department should also continue to deter
persons from operating their motor vehicles in a noisy manner.
STATUS
0
c
o
0
0
0
O/l
0
0
c
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
B/P
P
P
P/M&O
P
ALL
P
P
P
PD
• COMMENTS
This is ongoing work mandated by the requirements
of the California Building Code (Title 24) and is
occasionally updated by the State Building
Standards Commission. Other sound attenuation
mitigation measures are enforced as a part of the
building permit and inspection process.
The traffic noise contours are projected for City
build-out. Review of traffic noise contours occurs on
a project by project basis. An FAR Part 150 Noise
Study for the airport has been conducted by the
County of San Diego (as airport operator). The
City's aircraft noise contour data will need to be
amended pursuant to the results of that study.
Concerned with City employee health and safety
through Cal OSHA regulations, equipment
acquisition policies, etc.
Completed via noise guidelines
Citations and warnings continue to be issued for
these offenses as needed.
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ELEMENT
Nois6
Land Us6
Nois6
Land Us0
GP
PROGRAM
C.5
C.6
; DESCRIPTION
Enforce the policy of the City that sixty (60) dBA CNEL is the
exterior noise level to which all residential units should be
mitigated. 65 dBA CNEL is the maximum noise level to which
residential units subject to noise from McClellan-Palomar Airport
should be permitted. Additional disclosure actions (easements,
deed restrictions, recorded notice, etc.) may be required of
developers/sellers of noise impacted residential units.
For residential properties identified as requiring a noise study, a
study shall be prepared by an acoustical professional. This
study shall document the projected maximum exterior noise level
and mitigate the projected exterior noise level to a maximum
allowable noise level as identified in this policy.
Interior noise levels should be mitigated to 45 dBA CNEL when
openings to the exterior of the residence are open or closed. If
openings are required to be closed to meet the interior noise
standard, then mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
If the acoustical study shows that exterior noise levels cannot be
mitigated to the level allowable as identified in this policy or less,
the development should not be approved without one or more of
the following findings:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen
the significant environmental effect (noise).
(2) Changes or alterations to avoid or substantially lessen
the significant environmental effect (noise) are within the
responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not
the City of Carlsbad. Such changes have been adopted by such
other agency or can and should be adopted by such other
agency.
(3) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives to avoid
or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect
(noise).
If a project is approved with exterior noise levels exceeding the
level allowable pursuant to this policy, all purchasers of the
impacted property shall be notified in writing prior to purchase,
and by deed disclosure in writing, that the property they are
purchasing is, or will be, noise impacted and does not meet
Carlsbad noise standards for residential property.
Notwithstanding project approval, no residential interior CNEL
should exceed 45 dBA.
Require that a "Noise" Study be submitted with all discretionary
applications for residential projects of five or more single family
dwelling units or any multiple family dwelling units located within
or 500-feet beyond the 60 dBA CNEL noise contour lines as
shown on Map 2: Future Noise Exposure Contour Map.
STATUS
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
COMMENTS
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ELEMENT
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Land Use
Noise
Roads
Noise
Roads
Noise
Roads
Noise
Roads
Noise
Airport
GP
PROGRAM
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.1
> DESCRIPTION
Enforce the policy of the City that site design techniques such as
increasing the distance between the noise source and the
receiver; placing non-noise sensitive uses such as parking
areas, maintenance facilities and utility areas between the
source and the receiver; using non-noise sensitive structures,
such as a garage, to shield noise-sensitive areas; and orienting
buildings to shield outdoor spaces from a noise source, be the
first tool used to mitigate noise impacts on noise sensitive land
uses rather than the construction of walls or berms.
Recognize that mitigation of existing or future noise impacts from
Circulation Element roadways, AT&SF railroad or McClellan-
Palomar Airport for existing or future development within the
City, shall not be funded by the City. However, the City shall
assist applicants with the processing of necessary permits for
mitigating noise on private property, which permits may include
right-of-way permits, encroachment permits, retaining wall
permits and zoning variances. The City shall also assist property
owners in the establishment of assessment districts, to fund
noise mitigation improvements, in accordance with established
City policies and procedures.
Discourage the exclusive use of noise walls in excess of 6 feet in
height as mitigation for noise along Circulation Element
roadways.
Utilize natural barriers such as site topography or constructed
earthen berms to mitigate noise on a project. When noise walls
are determined to be the only feasible solution to noise
mitigation, then the walls shall be designed to limit aesthetic
impacts. When over-height walls are necessary to mitigate noise,
a berm/wall combination with heavy landscaping, a terraced wall
heavily landscaped, or other similar innovative wall design
technique shall be used to minimize visual impacts.
Take measures to reduce traffic noise on streets throughout
Carlsbad. This will include continued enforcement of applicable
sections of the California Vehicle Code regarding equipment
and/or operation of motor vehicles.
Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give
special consideration to those road corridors in scenic or noise
sensitive areas.
Review traffic flow systems and synchronize signalization,
wherever possible to avoid traffic stops and starts, which
produce excessive noise, and to adjust traffic flow to achieve
noise levels acceptable to surrounding areas.
Apply the residential noise policies of this element in the review
of proposals for the construction or improvement of any roadway,
railroad, transit system or other noise producing facility.
Encourage the development of compatible land uses and restrict
incompatible land uses surrounding airport facilities.
STATUS
O
o
O
o
o
o
o
o
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
PD/
EDS/
EDES
EDES
ET
P
P
COMMENTS
Rubberized asphalt used in all pavement
management programs to upgrade and repair scenic
corridors. Rubberized asphalt can reduce traffic tire
noise up to 60%.
Rubberized asphalt used in new pavement and
repair of circulation element roads and scenic
corridors. Rubberized asphalt can reduce traffic tire
noise up to 60%.
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ELEMENT
Noise
Airport
Noise
Airport
Noise
Airport
Noise
Airport
Noise
Rail
Noise
Rail
Noise
Employment
Noise
Employment
Noise
Employment
GP
PROGRAM
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.1
C.2
C.1
C.2
C.3
DESCRIPTION
Utilize the noise standards contained in the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP) for McClellan-Palomar Airport (on file in
the Planning Department). However, the City reserves the right
to deviate from the CLUP as provided for in State Public Utilities
Code Section 21676.
Recognize that procedures for the abatement of aircraft noise
have been identified in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(CLUP) for McClellan-Palomar Airport. The City expects the
widespread dissemination of, and pilot adherence to, the
adopted procedures.
Expect the airport to control noise while the City shall control
land-use thus sharing responsibility for achieving and
maintaining long-term noise/land-use compatibility in the vicinity
of McClellan-Palomar Airport.
Discourage the development of residential projects with exterior
noise levels in excess of 65 dBA CNEL as caused by
airport/aircraft operations. The City recognizes that noise levels
of 65 dBA CNEL, as caused by aircraft operations, are generally
incompatible with developments of residential uses and such
developments should not be permitted within the 65 dBA CNEL
Airport Noise Contour (See Map 3: Airport Noise Contour Map).
However, if residential projects are approved, the City will require
Avigation Easements to be placed over lots within new
residential development projects located within the 65 dBA
CNEL noise contour as mapped on Map 3: Airport Noise Contour
Map.
Apply the residential noise policies of this Element in the review
and approval of the construction or improvement of railroad
facilities.
Apply the noise mitigation guidelines of the Noise Guidelines
Manual (on file in the Planning Department) to all proposed
development within the 60 dBA CNEL Noise Contour line as
depicted on Map 2: Future Noise Exposure Contour Map.
Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in
all appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise
under the control of the City.
Promote that all persons responsible for operation of noise-
producing equipment or processes, exercise reasonable care to
minimize casual noise exposure to unprotected workers or
passers-by to reduce risk of hearing damage.
Encourage and assist its employees in identifying and abating
potential noise hazards on City-owned or controlled property.
STATUS
o
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
ALL
ALL
ALL
COMMENTS
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is
working with the'City to complete major revisions to
the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP);
this new plan will include the revised noise contours
and will require General Plan Amendments to
provide consistency with the new ALUCP.
In 2000, City participated in airport roundtable (PAR)
to address increasing noise complaints. As an
outcome of the PAR2000, the airport has developed
the Fly Friendly Program to provide notification and
education to pilots and property owners around the
airport. The City contributed funds to assist with the
program.
The City has designated all land uses consistent
with the CLUP. In addition, the Part 150 study
indicated that, with the exception of one area zoned
Limited Control, all land uses, surrounding the
airport are compatible with the projected noise
contours.
There are no residential properties within the 65 d3A
CNEL noise contour. City requires avigation
easements as a condition of approval from all
projects located in areas where the use is classified
as "conditionally compatible".
Concerned with City employee health and safety
through Cal OSHA regulations, equipment
acquisition policies, etc.
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ELEMENT
Housing
Preservation
(Condo
Conversions)
Housing
Preservation
(Mobile Home
Parks)
Housing
Preservation
(Mobile Home
Parks)
Housing
Preservation
(Rehab)
Housing
Preservation
(Rehab
Subsidies -
Rental Stock)
Housing
Preservation
(Acquisition &
Rehab)
Housing
Preservation
(Rehab
Incentives)
Housing
Preservation
(Rehab
Homeowner)
GP
PROGRAM
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
DESCRIPTION
Continue implementation of the program to restrict condominium
conversion when such conversions would reduce the number of
low or moderate income housing units available throughout the
city. All condominium conversions are subject to the City's
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, therefore, the in-lieu fees or
actual afford-able units required by that ordinance would be used
to mitigate the impacts of the loss of these rental units from the
City's housing stock to lower income house-holds.
The City will continue to implement the City's existing Residential
Mobile Home Park zoning ordinance (Municipal Code 21.17)
which sets conditions on changes of use or conversions of
Mobile Home Parks.
The City will assist lower income tenants to research the
financial feasibility of purchasing their mobile home park so as to
retain rents and leases affordable to its tenants.
The Building Department will continue to implement the program
to monitor and report to the Housing and Redevelopment Dept.,
information on housing stock that is substandard and or
deteriorating. Identified structures will continue to be reported to
the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. for possible assistance
under the City's rehabilitation and assistance programs.
The City, through the Housing and Redevelopment Department
and in conjunction with the Building Department, will provide
loans, rebates and other support to preserve the existing stock of
low and moderate income rental housing. Priority will be given to
housing identified by the Building Department as being sub-
standard or deteriorating which houses families of lower income
and in some cases moderate income. This program depends
partially on outside funding from State, and Federal sources.
The City through the Housing and Redevelopment Dept. will
implement a program to acquire, using local Redevelopment Set-
Aside funds, CDBG, State, Federal and private sector loans,
rental housing that is substandard, deteriorating or in danger of
being demolished. Twenty percent of the units, once
rehabilitated, will be set aside for very-low income households.
The City will provide financial and processing incentives for the
owners of lower income rental stock in need of rehabilitation and
preservation. These incentives may include, but not be limited
to: the deferral or subsidy of planning and building fees, priority
processing and financial incentives such as low-interest
rehabilitation and property acquisition loans.
The City will implement a homeowner rehabilitation program
targeted to lower-income, special needs (handicapped, low
income large-family, etc.,) and senior households that will consist
of financial and processing incentives such as low interest and
deferred repayment loans, loan rebates, and priority processing.
STATUS
0
0
o
P/0
0
o
0
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
HRD
B/
HRD
HRD
HRD
HRD
HRD
COMMENTS
City provides information upon request. The
residents of the Lanakai Lane Mobile Home continue
to pursue purchase of their park.
City has an informal program. The Building
Department and Code Enforcement Officers
respond to complaints and often refer owners to the
Housing office for possible assistance with
rehabilitation of substandard dwelling units.
Program available. No projects/participants to date.
Program available. No additional projects to date.
Program available. No additional projects to date.
Program was terminated on January 1, 2002 due to
low participation. Other programs to be considered
at a later date.
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ELEMENT
Housing
Quantity &
Diversity
(Development
Standards)
Housing
Quantity &
Diversity
(Development
Standards)
Housing
Quantity &
Diversity
(Developable
Acreage
Monitoring)
Housing
Quantity &
Diversity
(Adaptive
Reuse)
Housing
Quantity &
Diversity
(Mixed Use)
GP
PROGRAM
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
! , \ ' DESCRIPTION
With the exception of some lower-income and special needs
housing which may be assisted by the City, new housing
development will be achieved through private sector efforts.
New development will be achieved through the auspices of State
Planning Law and the City's General Plan and Municipal Code.
There is no special program for this overall goal. It is recognized
that achievement of this goal will be heavily influenced by private
sector marketing strategies; local, state and national economic
trends; availability of regional infrastructure and services; and
other factors beyond the control of Carlsbad.
The Planning Department, in its review of development for all
income categories, may recommend waiving or modifying certain
development standards or recommending that certain Municipal
Code changes be implemented to encourage the development of
low and moderate income housing. These recommendations will
be reviewed with a goal to reduce costs associated with
standards. Although standards may be modified they will also
retain aesthetic and design criteria acceptable to the City.
The City will continue to monitor the absorption of residential
acreage in all densities and, if needed, recommend the creation
of additional residential acreage at densities sufficient to meet
the City's housing need for current and future residents. Any
such actions shall be undertaken only where consistent with the
Growth Management Plan.
The City should continue to explore the potential for adaptive
reuse of aging industrial, commercial and some residential
buildings by continuing to implement the existing policy that
creates affordable living spaces for combined living/working
spaces. The principle targeted area for this type of housing is in
the downtown redevelopment area.
Continue to implement existing ordinances and policies that
allow mixed residential and non-residential uses in the building
and/or complex. Major commercial centers should incorporate,
where appropriate, mixed commercial/residential uses. Major
industrial/office centers, where not precluded by environmental
and safety considerations, should incorporate mixed
industrial/office/residential uses.
STATUS
O
o
O
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
HRD/P
P
COMMENTS
City will continue to explore the potential for adaptive
reuse of buildings, especially those within the Village
Redevelopment Area. There are not many buildings
that could be adapted to create live/work space.
However, this is an option that continues to be
explored.
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ELEMENT
LJ/-\i icinnriUUoll ty
Oii^r\tit\/ 8.uuaniiiy «
rVwprcjtv\-j\ vci oily
(Coastal
Development
Monitoring)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Farm
Worker)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Large
Family)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Homeless)
GP
PROGRAM
2.6
3.1
3.2
3 "} avJ. O.O
, ,,
DESCRIPTION
As a function of the building process, the City will monitor and
record Coastal Zone housing data including, but not limited to,
the following:
1) The number of new housing units approved for
construction within the coastal zone after January 1 , 1 982.
2) The number of housing units for persons and families of
low or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the
Health and Safety Code, required to be provided in new housing
developments within the coastal zone.
3) The number of existing residential dwelling units occupied
by persons and families or low or moderate income that are
authorized to be demolished or converted in the coastal zone
pursuant to Section 65590 of the Government Code.
4) The number of residential dwelling units occupied by
persons and families of low or moderate income, as defined in
Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, that are required
for replacement or authorized to be converted or demolished as
identified in paragraph 3). The location of the replacement units,
either onsite, elsewhere within the locality's jurisdiction within the
coastal zone, or within three miles of the coastal zone within the
locality's jurisdiction, shall be designated in the review.
The City shall continue to work with, and assist, local community
groups, social welfare agencies, farmland owners, and other
interested parties to provide shelter for the identified permanent
and migrant farm workers during the five-year housing element
period. These efforts will be in coordination with other regional
and local programs and will involve neighboring jurisdictions in a
cooperative, regional approach.
Those housing projects entering into an agreement with the City
to provide lower income housing shall be required to implement
Policy 3.2
Carlsbad will continue to facilitate the acquisition, for lease or
sale, of suitable sites for transitional shelters for the homeless
population. This facilitation would include, but not be limited to:
participating in a regional or sub-regional summit(s) including
decision-makers from North County jurisdictions and SANDAG
for the purposes of coordinating efforts and resources to address
homelessness; assisting local non-profits and charitable
organizations in securing state funding for the acquisition,
construction and management of shelters; continuing to provide
funding for local and sub-regional homeless service providers,
temporary and emergency shelters; and reviewing local zoning
controls to alleviate any barriers to the feasible provision of
housing for the homeless, including temporary and/or seasonal
portable structures.
STATUS
0
o
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
Pii t
HRD/B
P/i /
HRDn r\LJ
p
HRD
COMMENTS
1) 128 housing units
2) 12 housing units
3) None
4) None
City has provided funding for a transitional shelter
for migrant farm workers and other homeless males
in Carlsbad for many years. This shelter continues
to operate, and is currently exploring a possible
expansion to include additional beds. City continues
to work with interested parties on developing other
housing alternatives to assist migrant farm workers.
City continues to work with regional committees and
task forces to provide funds for various programs to
assist with the needs of the homeless. Catholic
Charities continues to operate a 50 bed year round
transitional shelter for men within the City of
Carlsbad. The City also helped to fund a transitional
shelter located within the City of Vista, but serving
Carlsbad homeless.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION STATUS
LEAD
DEPT COMMENTS
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Housing
Spec, Needs
Groups
(Homeless)
3.3.b
Continue to provide Federal Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds to community, social welfare, not-for-profit
and religious groups which provide services within the North
County area.
O HRD City continues to fund non-profit organizations
through the CDBG/HOME programs.
246
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Homeless)
3.3.c
Continue to work with non-profit organization(s) that receive
CDBG funds to offer a City Referral Service to refer, on a 24-
hour basis, transient homeless individuals and families to local
agencies providing services to the homeless, including regional
hotel voucher programs through the Regional County
Consortium.
HRD City continues to make referrals as well as fund
organizations that provide referrals.
247
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Senior/
Elderly)
3.4.a
Continue to implement the current Senior Citizen housing
regulations and continue to require monitoring and reporting
procedures to assure compliance with approved project
conditions. Encourage the provision of a wide-variety of senior
housing opportunities, especially for lower-income seniors with
special needs.
0
248
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Senior/
Elderly)
3.4.b Continue to work with senior housing developers and non-profit
organizations to locate and construct the 200 units of Senior low-
income housing approved through an Article 34 referendum.
O HRD
The City continues to work with developers
interested in the construction of senior citizen
housing within the city. To date, three developers
have discussed potential senior projects with the
City. One application has been submitted to date.
249
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Lower
Income)
3.5
Through the implementation of various programs, the City will
pursue, to the best of its ability, Self-Certification of its Housing
Element update at the end of the 1999-2004 housing cycle, in
accordance with the criteria detailed in the "Housing Element
Self-Certification Report: Implementation of a Pilot Program for
the San Diego Region" prepared by SANDAG and dated June,
1998 (also known as the SANDAG Housing Self-Certification
Report). The Self-Certification housing production goals for the
City of Carlsbad are as follows:
Units affordable to low-income households 258 units
Units affordable to very low-income households 201 units
Units affordable to extremely low-income households 170 units
Should the City not meet the Self-Certification criteria detailed in
the SANDAG Housing Self-Certification Report, then the City will
pursue, to the best of its ability, the production of the City's
regional share goals for lower-income housing units as detailed
in the "Regional Housing Needs Statement - San Diego Region",
prepared by SANDAG and dated November, 1998. The regional
share housing needs for the City of Carlsbad are as follows:
Units affordable to low-income households 1,417 units
Units affordable to very low-income households 1,770 units
O HRD
Having produced a significant amount of lower-
income housing since 1999, Carlsbad has exceeded
its production goals for self-certification of its
Housing Element. However, due to policies set forth
by the State which appear to discourage self-
certification, Carlsbad has decided that it will not
pursue self-certification of its Housing Element for
the 2005-2010 housing cycle, The City has made
its best good faith effort to meet the regional housing
needs set forth by SANDAG, and has submitted its
draft 2005-2010 Housing Element to the State for
comments.
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* ELEMENT
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Inclusionary
Housino
Spec Needs
Groups
Inclusionarv
In-Lieu Fees
Housinq
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Developmnt
(Density
Bonus)
-; GP
"PROGRAM,
3.6.a
3.6.b
3.7.a
"T , •->•>«;; - ,, ~'~*,;,f; , , '~\.
,x*',«, ""'*''%;; "'DESCRIPTION -ft" ,M\'~- , , *%
The City shall continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance that requires 15% of all base residential units within
any Master Plan/Specific Plan community or other qualified
subdivision (currently seven units or more) shall be restricted
and affordable to lower income households. This program
requires an agreement between all residential developers
subject to this inclusionary requirement and the City which
stipulates: the number of required lower income inclusionary
units; the designated sites for the location of the units; a phasing
schedule for production of the units; and, the tenure of
affordability for the units. The City shall continue to assist in the
funding of the provision of inclusionary units through funds
available in the Housing Trust Fund.
The City will continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance that requires, for all subdivision of fewer than seven
units, an in-lieu fee. The fee is based on a detailed study that
calculated the difference in cost to produce a market rate rental
unit versus a lower-income affordable unit. As of January 1 ,
1 999, the in-lieu fee per market rate dwelling unit was $4,51 5.00.
This amount of this fee may be modified by the City Council from
time-to-time and is collected at the time of building permit
issuance for the market rate units. The City will also continue to
consider other in-lieu contributions allowed by the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance, such as an irrevocable offer to dedicate
developable land or participation in programs that assist the City
in reaching its Self-Certification lower-income housing production
goals.
The City shall continue to implement its Residential Density
Bonus or In-Lieu Incentives Ordinance (Chapter 21.86 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code), consistent with Government Code
section 65913.4 and 65915. (Density Bonus), by granting a
minimum of a 25 percent bonus over the otherwise allowed
density, and one or more additional economic incentives or
concessions that may include but are not limited to: fee waivers,
reduction or waiver of development standards, in-kind
infrastructure improvements, an additional density bonus above
the minimum 25 percent, mixed use development, or other
financial contributions in return for the developer guaranteeing
that the project will reserve a minimum of 50 percent of the units
for Senior or other special need households, or 20 percent of the
units for low income households or 10 percent of the units for
very-low income households. These units must remain
affordable for a period of 30 years and each project must enter
into an agreement with the City to be monitored by the Housing
and Redevelopment Dept. for compliance.
STATUS
O
oV-/
o
LEAD
-. DE>T
PI
HRD
p
P
COMMENTS
City continues to implement the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance. To date, the City has produced
1,981 residential units affordable to lower income
households through its Inclusionary Housing
Program. The City has 23 units under construction,
and has 502 in the permit/planning process.
In 2006, the City Council adopted amendments to
the Density Bonus Ordinance to reflect changes in
State law. In 2007, the City pursued California
Coastal Commission approval of the ordinance
amendments.
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ELEMENT
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Developmnt
(Alternative
Housing)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Developmnt
(City Initiated
Development)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Dev. (Sec. 8)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Dev. (Excep.
Fee Payment)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Dev. (Priority
Processing)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Dev. (In-Kind
Improvemnts)
GP
PROGRAM
3.7.b
3.7.C
3.7.d
3.7.e
3.7.f
3.7.g
! DESCRIPTION
The City shall continue to implement its Second Dwelling Unit
Ordinance (Section 21.10.015of the Carlsbad Municipal Code)
and shall continue to consider other types of alternative housing,
such as hotels, single room occupancy units, homeless shelters,
and farm worker housing. These alternatives would assist in
meeting the City's share of housing for low and very low income
households.
The City of Carlsbad, through the offices of the Housing
Authority and through the Housing and Redevelopment
Department, will continue work with private for-profit and
especially not-for-profit developers to use local funds from
CDBG, Redevelopment Set-Aside funds and other City
originated funds and leverage them against State, Federal and
private low interest funds to create housing opportunities for low-
, very low- and extremely low-income households.
Continue the City's Section 8 program to provide additional
assisted housing opportunities in the Housing Element Period
1999-2004.
Continue to implement City Council Policy No. 17 which allows
the exception of the payment of public facility fees for lower-
income housing projects. Developments for which Public Facility
Fees are excepted may be subject to an analysis of the fiscal
impacts of the project to the City.
Continue to implement priority processing for lower-income
development projects, including accelerated plan-check process,
for projects which do not require extensive engineering or
environmental review.
The City will continue to consider contributing to selected lower-
income housing development, in-kind infrastructure
improvements, including but not limited to: street improvements,
sewer improvements, other infrastructure improvements as
needed.
STATUS
0
o
0
D
D
D
LEAD
DEPT
P
HRD
HRD
P
P
P
COMMENTS
The Housing and Redevelopment Department has
acquired two properties for development of
affordable housing through the use of CDBG,
HOME, Redevelopment Set-Aside funds and other
City originated funds. The Roosevelt Garden
Condominiums (11 units) which is pending
construction and the Cassia Heights Apartments
(56) which are completed.
City continues to operate its Section 8 Rental
Assistance program. The Program currently
assists approximately 690 households.
As part of the Housing Element update (currently in
process), this program will be revised and integrated
with Program 3.5.
As part of the Housing Element update (currently in
process), this program will be revised and integrated
with Program 3.5.
As part of the Housing Element update (currently in
process), this program will be revised and integrated
with Program 3.5.
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f GR-u. .^ELEMENT; *•
LJHousing
Groups
Lwr. Income
Developmnt
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Lwr. Income
Developmnt
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Growth
Management)
Housing
Groups
(Special
Needs
Housing
Priorities)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Mod Income
(Mortgage
Rev. Bond)
c GP
PROGRAM
3.7.h
(Policy - no
Program)
3.7.i
3.8
3.9
3.10.a
1 ' .'"il*« ' .- '-if ~~'^;<»,, • ,** " i "' ' '" , ' ..'-
. *\'' •""%„;/ *"*?; ! -'DESCRIPTION >,.,$'* " if,, :C ,1, '
In order to enable the development of affordable housing, the
City will accommodate General Plan Amendments to increase
residential densities on all PC and LC zoned properties and all
other residentially designated properties. Any proposed General
Plan Amendment request to increase site densities for purposes
of providing affordable housing, will be evaluated relative to the
proposal's compatibility with adjacent land uses and proximity to
employment opportunities, urban services or major roads.
These General Plan Land Use designation changes will enable
up to 23 dwelling units per acre, and, in conjunction with the
City's Density Bonus Ordinance, could have potentially unlimited
residential density.
The City shall continue to allow discretionary consideration of
density increases above the maximum now permitted by the
General Plan through review and approval of a Site
Development Plan (SDP).
Continue to maintain, monitor and manage the Excess Dwelling
Unit Bank, composed of "excess units" anticipated under the
city's Growth Management Plan, but not utilized by developers in
approved projects. Continue to make excess units available for
inclusion in other projects using such tools as density transfers,
density bonuses and changes to the General Plan land use
designations, consistent with Policy 3.8 above.
The City will annually set priorities for its future lower-income and
special housing needs. The priorities will be set by the Housing
and Redevelopment Department with assistance from the
Planning Department and approved by the City Council. Priority
given to the housing needs for lower-income subgroups (i.e.,
handicapped, seniors, large-family, very-low income) will be
utilized for preference in the guidance of new housing
constructed by the private sector and for the use of fund used or
allocated by the City for construction or assistance to low income
projects. Setting priorities is necessary to focus the limited
amounts of available financial resources on housing projects that
will address the City's most important housing needs. Priorities
will be set annually as needs fluctuate according to how well they
are accommodated over time.
The City will encourage the development of, subject to market
conditions and feasibility, additional units affordable to first-time
home buyers of moderate income through a mortgage revenue
bond program. The program will be limited to first-time home
buyers who rent or work in Carlsbad.
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STATUS
O
D
0
0
0
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
HRD
HRD
, t COMMENTS
As part of the Housing Element update (currently in
process), this program will be revised and integrated
with Program 3.5.
City continues to set housing goals/needs/ priorities
through its Consolidated Plan and Redevelopment
Five Year Implementation Plans.
City will continue to consider this option. No projects
proposed to date.
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ELEMENT
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
Mod Income
Lend Prgrms
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Smaller
Affordable
Housing)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Land
Banking)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Community
Reinvestment
Act)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Housing
Trust Fund)
GP
PROGRAM
3.10.b
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
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The City's Housing Authority and Housing and Redevelopment
Department will work to secure funding and develop additional
lending programs for moderate income, especially first-time
home buyers.
The Planning Department shall continue to allow smaller homes
at lower costs that create housing more affordable to moderate
income households, using mechanisms such as small lot
subdivisions, as allowed through the City's Planned
Development Ordinance (Chapter 21 .45 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code).
The City will continue to consider implementation of a land
banking program under which it would acquire land suitable for
development of housing affordable to lower and moderate
income households. The proposed Land Bank may accept
contributions of land in-lieu of housing production required under
an inclusionary requirement, surplus land from City, County,
State or Federal governments, and land otherwise acquired by
the City for its housing programs. This land would be used to
reduce the land costs of producing lower and moderate income
housing developed undertaken by the City or other parties.
The Housing and Redevelopment Dept., in conjunction with the
Finance Department and the City Treasurer will monitor and
evaluate local lending institution's compliance with the CRA
Lending institutions which are deficient in meeting CRA lending
responsibilities in areas such as multifamily construction and
lending for affordable housing will be identified. The City will
explore means to encourage greater lending activities in
Carlsbad.
The City will continue to maintain the various monies reserved
for affordable housing, and constituting the Housing Trust Fund,
for the fiduciary administration of monies dedicated to the
development, preservation and rehabilitation of housing in
Carlsbad. The Trust Fund will be the repository of all collected
in-lieu fees, impact fees, housing credits and related revenues
targeted for proposed housing as well as other, local, state and
federal and other collected funds.
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HRD
HRD
HRD
COMMENTS
City continues to participate in the Mortgage Credit
Certificate Program.
March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment
to the Planned Development Ordinance to better
facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill
projects. The associated Local Coastal Program
Amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
Smaller homes are encouraged and supported for
low/moderate income affordability purposes. The
Planned Development Ordinance provides
development standards for small-lot development
and ensures homes are in better scale to lot sizes.
The City has accepted no land to date in lieu of
construction of units. However, it remains an option
that may be considered by the City.
City continues to monitor the local lending
institutions.
City continues to maintain the various monies
reserved for affordable housing
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ELEMENT
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Housing
Element
Annual Rpt.)
Housing
Spec. Needs
Groups
(Disabled
Accessibility)
Housing
Housing,
Jobs,
Workforce
Bal.
(Housing
Impact Fee)
Housing
(Energy
Conservation)
Housing
(Water
Conservation)
Housing
Open & Fair
Housing
Opportunities
GP
PROGRAM
3.15
3.16
4.1
5.1
5.2
6.1
DESCRIPTION ;
To retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the
Planning Department will undertake an annual review of the
Housing Element and schedule an amendment if required. Staff
will also develop a monitoring program and report to the City
Council, and California Department of Housing and Community
Development, if required, annually on the progress and
effectiveness of the housing programs.
The City will continue to enforce Title 24 of the State Building
Code with regard to accessibility for persons with disabilities
through the review of site plans and building permits for new
construction and significant renovation of multifamily residential
dwellings.
The City will continue to assess the impact of commercial and
industrial development on housing demand, and the ability of
local employees to afford local housing. Where adverse impacts
are identified, mitigation measures will be considered to reduce
the impact. These measures will include, but are not limited to,
the requirement for commercial and industrial developers and
employers to contribute an in-lieu fee towards the production of
affordable housing and employer assistance to finance
affordable housing for their employees.
The City will continue to implement energy conservation
measures in new housing development through State Building
Code, Title 24 regulations, and solar orientation of major
subdivisions through Title 20., Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code.
New housing construction developed under a water emergency
may be required to develop strict conservation guidelines,
including but not limited to, mandatory installation of low flush
and low flow bathroom and kitchen fixtures, xerophytic
landscaping or suspension of landscaping requirements until the
water emergency is lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed
water in all construction grading projects. Any such actions shall
be in accord with policies adopted by the City in response to
declared emergencies.
With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the Housing
and Redevelopment Department, which consists of the Housing
Authority and Redevelopment Agency, will provide educational
materials on "fair housing law and practices" to tenants, property
owners, and others involved in the sale and rental of housing
within the City of Carlsbad. This information will be available
upon request and also distributed at seminars, presentations and
public locations such as the City library, community recreation
centers, administration buildings and the Chamber of
Commerce, as well as through newsletters and other appropriate
media.
STATUS
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HRD
COMMENTS
This report, along with the Annual Housing
Production Report, fulfill the requirement of Program
3.15 and State law for an annual Housing Element
program report.
This is ongoing work mandated by the requirements
of the California Building Code (Title 24) and is
occasionally updated by the State Building
Standards Commission.
As part of the Housing Element update (currently in
process), this program will be deleted.
Energy conservation measures are incorporated into
the City's development review process and continue
to be implemented through enforcement of Title 24
and City ordinances. Therefore, as part of the
Housing Element update (currently in process), this
program will be deleted.
Water conservation measures are incorporated into
the City's development review process and continue
to be implemented through, among other means,
enforcement of water-efficient landscaping
requirements. Therefore, as a part of the Housing
Element update (currently in process), this program
will be deleted.
City continued to contract with The Center for Social
Advocacy to provide fair housing education and
counseling.
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ELEMENT
Housing
Open & Fair
Housing
Opportunities
Housing
Open & Fair
Housing
Opportunities
(Military)
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
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PROGRAM
6.2
6.3
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
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With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the Housing
and Redevelopment Department will continue its program to
monitor and respond to complaints of discrimination. As
appropriate, the Department will refer interested parties to the
appropriate agencies for fair housing complaint investigation,
processing and resolution. If any action is required beyond local
agency action, complaints will be forwarded to the appropriate
State and/or Federal Agencies.
The City will assure that information on the availability of
assisted, or below-market housing is provided to all lower-
income and special needs groups. The Housing and
Redevelopment Agency will provide information to local military
and student housing offices of the availability of low-income
housing in Carlsbad.
Use open space to provide neighborhood, community, and city
identity and to provide separations between conflicting land
uses.
Assure that the City's Open Space Advisory Committee
continues to meet on a periodic basis so long as authorized by
the City Council. The Committee's responsibilities should
include:
(1) Advocacy of Open Space;
(2) Recommendations to the Planning Commission and
City Council on Open Space issues;
(3) Continued development and revision of Open Space
policies as defined by the City's Open Space ordinances and
programs;
(4) Monitoring implementation of Open Space policies;
(5) Recommending priorities for Open Space, including
acquisition, use, and maintenance programs, on at least an
annual basis;
(6) Setting and refining guidelines for specific project review of
Open Space.
Ensure that the open space ordinance requires monitoring.
Identify existing open space for protection, management, and
potential enhancement to maintain and, if possible, increase its
value as wildlife habitat.
Prepare citywide maps and diagrams showing the following:
(1) Environmentally constrained open space;
(2) Existing and approved open space,
(3) Proposed future open space system concept;
(4) Proposed Carlsbad Trail System.
STATUS
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HRD
HRD
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
The Center for Social Advocacy continues to assist
the City in processing complaints.
City website makes information available to all
income groups. The Housing and Redevelopment
Department regularly makes presentations to
various community groups regarding the availability
of housing. The Department also maintains an
interest list. Persons on the interest list receive
information regarding new affordable housing
developments.
The Open Space Advisory Committee was dissolved
by City Council several years ago. If the Council
appoints a new Open Space Advisory Committee,
the policy may need to be amended to reflect any
new or modified responsibilities of the committee.
HMP (approved on November 9, 2004) identified all
undeveloped properties containing habitat and
established standards to protect, manage, and
enhance habitat.
OS maps to be amended periodically as part of the
ongoing implementation of the HMP. In addition, the
City's Environmental Resource Management Team
and GIS Department have prepared a new
comprehensive open space map.
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OS & Cons
Planning &
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OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
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C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
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Depict on land use maps, zoning maps, and the City's open
space maps specific information regarding open space as it
becomes available.
Give city staff the flexibility to add to the open space inventory
maps, those new areas which may be created by various
circumstances, such as, discretionary approvals, land
acquisition, and donations of land.
Utilize the Growth Management Ordinance to implement the
goals and objectives of this element and establish standards for
open space.
Count toward meeting the 15 percent Growth Management
performance standard, any land area that otherwise qualifies, but
which is not available to the public without some monetary or
other consideration, so long as it incorporates one or more of the
open space priorities identified for the zone in which it is located,
and the granting of the open space credit for such land will not
adversely impact the City's ability to obtain open space priorities
identified for the zone.
Revise and amend the Open Space Ordinance, No. 9795 to: (1)
more precisely identify and define lands considered as
undevelopable; (2) include provisions for buffer areas around
sensitive lands; (3) define the word significant; and (4) include
specific conditions and restrictions on non-residential
development.
Eliminate powerline easements from consideration as meeting
the 15 percent Growth Management open space performance
standard, except where the land within the easement is identified
as an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway, in
accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan. Credit may be granted for powerline
easements if the granting of the open space credit for this area
will not adversely impact the City's ability to achieve all of the
open space priorities identified for the zone.
Count toward meeting the Growth Management open space
performance standard, only those portions of golf courses
identified as an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway,
in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan. Credit may be granted for other areas of a
golf course if the granting of the open space credit for this area
will not adversely impact the City's ability to achieve all of the
open space priorities identified for the zone.
Categorize as open space for inventory purposes, all public
school playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, although schools
themselves shall not be counted in meeting the 15 percent
Growth Management performance standard.
STATUS
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DEpT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
Open Space Ordinance was amended as part of the
implementation of the HMP to define open space
preserved through the HMP and detail the limited
uses allowed in this type of open space.
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Prntpptinni 1 UlCLrLIUI 1
OS & Cons
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Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
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Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
GP
PROGRAM
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
C.19
'I DESCRIPTION
Zone as open space, all lands shown on the Official Open Space
and Conservation Map.
Preserve panoramic viewpoints, as identified in the Open Space
and Conservation Resource Management Plan, and where
possible, provide public access.
Acquire, protect or negotiate for public access to those privately-
held natural open space lands that could be used for
unprogrammed recreational uses.
Make accessible to the public, those open space areas
designated for recreational use, and where feasible, provide
them with essential utilities, public facilities and services.
Recognize as the City's official open space map, the "Official
Open Space and Conservation Map," dated June 1992, and
make it part of the Land Use Element. (See Map 1: Official
Open Space and Conservation Map.)
Recognize that the map entitled "Conceptual Open Space and
Conservation Map" dated June 1992, (see Map 2: Conceptual
Open Space and Conservation Map) represents the conceptual
open space priorities of the City. The conceptual components of
this map, including greenways and trails, are intended to be
flexible, and should not be interpreted as depicting precise, rigid
alignments. It is anticipated that the alignments of the
greenways and trails may be adjusted as warranted, as better
information becomes available through additional fieldwork,
further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar
future activities. However, the points where a greenway or trail
passes from one Local Facilities Management zone to another,
or from one property ownership to an adjacent ownership should
remain consistent with this map, unless an agreement has been
reached with the adjacent zone or property ownership to shift the
transition point. A general plan amendment will not be required
to specifically site the conceptual components of this map. A
general plan amendment will be required if any conceptual
component is deleted.
STATUS
P/l
O
0
O
O
O
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will include a review of all land use
documents and maps for consistency.
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ELEMENT
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
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Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
GP
PROGRAM
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
DESCRIPTION
Require that the following procedure be adhered to for adjusting
the boundaries of any open space area shown on the map titled
"Official Open Space and Conservation Map" dated June 1992
Findings required for the approval of a boundary adjustment to
the map are as follows:
(1) The proposed open space area is equal to or greater
than the area depicted on the Official Open Space and
Conservation Map; and
(2) The proposed open space area is of environmental
quality equal to or greater than that depicted on the Official Open
Space and Conservation Map; and
(3) The proposed adjustment to open space, as depicted on the
Official Open Space and Conservation Map, is contiguous or
within close proximity to open space as shown on the Official
Open Space Map.
The City Council may also modify the boundary location shown
on the open space maps but only if it finds that the modification
is necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area which is
impacted by development, provided the boundary modification
preserves open space at a 2 to 1 ratio (proposed acreage to
existing acreage) and is within close proximity to the original
area of open space. Additionally, City Council may exempt
public rights-of-way from the boundary adjustment procedures.
However, environmental analysis shall be performed for all
proposed public right-of-way improvements, and if determined
that there are significant adverse impacts to the value of the
open space system, those impacts shall be mitigated.
It is not the intention of this boundary adjustment procedure to
allow for the exchange of environmentally constrained lands
which are designated open space, for lands which are not
environmentally constrained.
Eliminate as a means of meeting the open space performance
standard parks, public or private. However, credit may be
granted for private parks if the granting of the open space credit
for this use will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain all
of the open space priorities identified for the zone in the Open
Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
Utilize open space where appropriate, to delineate
neighborhoods, the City's boundaries and to buffer major land
uses within the City.
Utilize Specific Plans, Master Plans and Local Facilities
Management Plans to refine and implement recommendations of
the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
Consider for dedication to the City any open space lands, if they
are open space areas identified in the Open Space and
Conservation Resource Management Plan.
STATUS
0
o
0
o
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P
P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
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OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Planning &
Protection
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
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C.26
C.27
C.28
C.29
C.30
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
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Review and update the implementation strategies outlined in the
Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
These implementation strategies are intended to guide the
systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance, administration
and financing of open space and provide an organizational
structure to implement the City's open space plan.
Rezone open space lands, dedicated to the City in fee title or
easement to open space (OS) zoning.
Plan for, and design, open space with regard to its various
specific functions, as opposed to considering open space as
having a single general function.
Prohibit motorized off-road vehicle use in the City except at the
Carlsbad Raceway.
Prohibit hunting of wildlife in the City of Carlsbad.
The City shall implement the Habitat Management Plan and shall
coordinate its planning with the North County regional Multi-
Species Habitat Plan.
Exactions from new developments should include, but not be
limited to, legislative protection, Quimby Act dedication, park-in-
lieu fees, industrial recreation fees, setback requirements, the
provision of essential improvements, and the adoption of
appropriate Local Facilities Management Plans, Master Plans,
and Specific Plans.
Conduct an annual review of the methods and programs for
acquiring open space in the City of Carlsbad
Initiate, coordinate, and supervise specific implementation
programs for both short-range and long-range plans, including
among other items the Capital Improvement Program, Growth
Management Plan, a financial plan, proposed changes to the
City's development regulations, and the acquisition of fee and
less than fee rights to land.
Create a trust or other mechanism to facilitate private donations
for open space acquisitions, protection, improvements, or
maintenance
Develop a program to encourage private donations for open
space acquisition, protection, improvement, or maintenance by
placing the donors' names on permanent markers at the sites of
their gifts.
STATUS
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P
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P
P
P
P/F
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In 2007, the City initiated a comprehensive update to
its General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal
Program, which will include a review of all land use
documents and maps for consistency.
The Police Department receives few complaints of
illegal off-road activity
The Police Department rarely receives calls for
service for hunting violations
Through the HMP Implementation and programs of
the Environmental Resource Management Team,
the City is considering a number of potential funding
programs for open space preservation and
management.
Through the HMP Implementation and programs of
the Environmental Resource Management Team,
the City is considering a number of potential funding
programs for open space preservation and
management.
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Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Obtain OS
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
GP
PROGRAM
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
DESCRIPTION
Use general obligation bonds as a possible source of funding
where public funding is necessary for open space purposes.
Consider the exchange of excess vacant lands for more
desirable open space areas.
Consider appropriate user fees for non-residents utilizing
Carlsbad's open space and recreation facilities.
Consider designating a conservancy agency or similar
organization to be responsible for protection, maintenance,
monitoring and liability of open space lands.
Implement when possible, the finance strategies contained in the
Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
These implementation strategies should guide the systematic
acquisition, protection, maintenance, administration and
financing of open space and provide an organizational structure
to implement the City's open space plan.
Utilize sensitive design criteria to preserve the unique and
special resources in the City and to integrate them into the
design of any development.
Amend ordinances as necessary to define sensitive and
constrained lands consistent with the City's habitat management
planning efforts, and prohibit development and density credit
thereon.
Assure that development on hillsides (if allowed) relates to the
slope of the land in order to preserve the integrity of the hillsides.
Designate for preservation as open space those areas that
provide unique visual amenities and define the urban form as
contained in the Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan. These areas shall include agriculture,
hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and
other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to
the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up,
manmade scene.
Designate for open space, hillsides, valleys and ridges during the
approval of Specific Plans, Master Plans and Planned
Developments, and also at the time of subdivision approval
consistent with the recommendations of the Open Space and
Conservation Resource Management Plan.
STATUS
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P
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P
P
P
P
COMMENTS
Through the HMP Implementation and programs of
the Environmental Resource Management Team,
the City is considering a number of potential funding
programs for open space preservation and
management.
Through the HMP Implementation and programs of
the Environmental Resource Management Team,
the City is considering a number of potential funding
programs for open space preservation and
management.
The City is negotiating with the Center for Natural
Lands Management to act as the City's Preserve
Manager.
Through the HMP Implementation and programs of
the Environmental Resource Management Team,
the City is considering a number of potential funding
programs for open space preservation and
management.
Open Space Ordinance was amended as part of the
implementation of the HMP to define open space
preserved through the HMP and detail the limited
uses allowed in this type of open space. The
Coastal Development Ordinance and Hillside
Development Ordinance were also amended to
place priority for open space preservation.
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OS & Cons
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OS & Cons
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Protection
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Spec. Res.
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OS & Cons
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Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
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Protection
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PROGRAM
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
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Designate as buffers portions of land next to sensitive
environmental areas.
Assure that where feasible from an environmental standpoint,
developments near or adjacent to bodies of water, provide open
space that has public access to and views of the water.
Require a city permit for any grading, grubbing, or clearing of
vegetation in undeveloped areas, with appropriate penalties for
violations.
Ensure that the improvements recommended for open space
areas are appropriate for the type of open space and the use
proposed. No improvements shall be made in environmentally
sensitive areas, except to enhance the environmental value of
the areas.
Consider designating for open space those areas that preserve
historic, cultural, archeological, paleontological and educational
resources.
Preserve open space areas in as natural a state as possible.
Require that grading be accomplished in a manner that will
maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms
wherever possible.
Require that soil reports, plans for erosion and sediment control
measures and provisions of maintenance responsibilities be a
requirement of any approval process.
Implement ordinances limiting the density, intensity and
character of development of hillside areas and ridges, and
provide standards for sensitive grading where development of
hillsides is allowed.
Require that at the time of any discretionary approval, any land
dedicated to the City for its habitat or scenic value, have an
appropriate easement and/or zoning placed on it for resource
protection.
Recognize and implement the policies of the California Coastal
Act and the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program when reviewing
potential development in the coastal zone.
Prevent incompatible development of areas that should be
reserved or regulated for scenic, historic, conservation or public
health and safety purposes.
Conserve and encourage the use of appropriate forms of
vegetation and sensitive grading techniques needed to: (a)
prevent erosion, siltation and flooding, (b) protect air and water
resources, and (c) protect and enhance visual resources.
STATUS
O
0
O
O
0
O
0
O
0
O
0
0
O
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
PI
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P
P
P
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Nov. 2007 - The City Council approved the Ponto
Vision Plan, which will increase public access and
view opportunities of the beach and Batiquitos
Lagoon.
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Protection
OS & Cons
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Protection
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Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
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PROGRAM
C.19
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
C.25
C.26
C.27
C.28
C.29
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Preserve natural resources by: protecting fish, wildlife, and
vegetation habitats; retaining the natural character of waterways,
shoreline features, hillsides, and scenic areas and viewpoints;
safeguarding areas for scientific and educational research;
respecting the limitations for air and water resources to absorb
pollution; encouraging legislation that will assist logically in
preserving these resources and, protecting archeological and
paleontological resources.
Preserve the identity of those areas of the City with unique
topographic features and establish proper soil management
techniques to eliminate or minimize adverse and unsafe soil
conditions.
Use the Williamson Act, land dedication, scenic easements, or
open space easements to preserve unique and special
resources in the City.
Participate in the statewide and regional plans (the state of
California's Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP),
efforts with SANDAG & other north county cities in the
preparation of a North County Wildlife Forum Multi-species
Habitat Conservation Plan), to conserve sensitive environmental
resources.
Coordinate planning and development of a citywide open space
system with habitat planning efforts including the city's Habitat
Management Plan.
Minimize the encroachment of development into wetland and
riparian areas.
Coordinate the protection of wetlands, woodlands, riparian
areas, and other sensitive habitat areas with appropriate state
and federal protection agencies.
Encourage and participate in regional planning efforts to protect
environmentally sensitive species from extinction.
Require adequate buffers between new development and
environmentally sensitive habitats.
Locate trails and other passive recreational features with care to
minimize impacts to sensitive habitats.
Support innovative site design techniques such as cluster-type
housing and transfer-of-development-rights to preserve sensitive
environmental resources and to allow development projects to
comply with the city's Habitat Management Plan.
STATUS
0
O
0
o
o
o
0
o
o
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P/EDS/
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P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
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The City continues to preserve unique and special
resources through open space exactions related to
development, implementation of the Habitat
Management Plan, and the open space acquisitions
related to the City's Open Space Committee.
HMP approved. City continues to participate in
implementation of the North County MHCP.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP
through the development of guidelines by City staff.
City and City's Preserve Steward are preparing
wetlands and riparian guidelines, through
consultation with local environmental organizations,
Wildlife Agencies, and the public.
HMP approved. City continues to participate in
implementation of the North County MHCP.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP.
March 2007 - City Council adopted an amendment
to the Planned Development Ordinance to better
facilitate cluster development and smaller, infill
projects. The associated Local Coastal Program
Amendment is pending approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
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OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Spec. Res.
Protection
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
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C.30
C.31
C.32
C.33
C.34
C.35
C.1
C.2
C.3
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Require private development which impacts sensitive resources
to provide appropriate mitigation measures as identified in the
city's Habitat Management Plan, so that the existing biodiversity
within the City is maintained.
Amend existing ordinances to specifically indicate that the
environmental values of floodplains will be protected.
Amend existing ordinances as necessary to ensure adequate
buffers are provided around floodways, wetlands, riparian areas,
woodlands and other sensitive environmental resources.
Assure that, at minimum, there is no net loss of wetlands
acreage or value, and the net gain of wetlands acreage is the
long-term goal of the City.
Require all development projects to comply with the city's Habitat
Management Plan.
Implement the city's Habitat Management Plan including making
all necessary changes to applicable city ordinances.
Establish a Carlsbad Trail System, primarily pedestrian oriented,
but for bicycles where feasible, provided that a financing
mechanism for the trail system is approved. Until such financing
mechanism is in place the trail system shall be considered
proposed. (See Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and
Conservation Map.)
Participate with other north county communities to establish an
intercommunity open space linkage program and regional trail
network.
Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a permanent easement
for {railways where feasible, in all cases where trails are
proposed or required as part of the Carlsbad Trail System.
STATUS
O
P
P
0
0
O/l
I
I
O
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P/
P&R
P/
P&R
P
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Addressed as part of implementation of HMP.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP
through the development of guidelines by City staff.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP
through the development of guidelines by City staff.
Addressed as part of implementation of HMP.
This program was added to the General Plan Land
Use Element in July 2005.
This program was added to the General Plan Land
Use Element in July 2005. Changes to city
ordinances have been approved by the City Council;
however, they are still pending approval by the
California Coastal Commission.
In 2001 , the Citywide Trails Program Update was
approved in concept. The funding program was
approved in 2002. In 2003 and 2004, the City
Council approved amendments to the Parks and
Recreation and Circulation Elements to include the
trails program. A 5-year plan has been completed
that identifies the trail segments planned to be
accepted each year, including a budget for
maintenance.
The City has been working with Oceanside, San
Marcos, Vista, and Encinitas to establish
intercommunity open space linkages and trails.
These linkages are expected to occur in the areas of
Green Valley, Rancho Verde, La Mirada Canyon,
Carrillo Ranch, Villages of La Costa, Carlsbad
Highlands, and Lake Calavera. The connection
between Carlsbad and San Marcos through Carrillo
Ranch has been completed. The Green Valley and
Carlsbad Highlands links are also completed.
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OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Trail/Grnwy
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
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C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.1
C.2
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Design the trail system to serve both recreation and non-
motorized transportation purposes.
Provide greenway linkages from major recreational/open space
areas to other areas of activity, including, but not limited to,
residential neighborhoods, places of employment, parks,
schools, libraries, and viewpoints.
Ensure that trails are sensitive to surrounding land uses and are
normally placed at a significantly different elevation than
adjacent residences.
Assure that major powerline easements receive credit toward the
15-percent Growth Management open space performance
standard if they are enhanced or improved to establish key links
in the Carlsbad Trail System.
Establish that the "Carlsbad Trail System," as depicted on the
Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, is the
conceptual representation of the possible trail alignments
throughout the City (see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and
Conservation Map).
Prohibit the approval of a project which would eliminate the trail
alignments as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and
Conservation Map, unless a general plan amendment is
approved to delete such a trail segment.
Address the citywide greenway system and the Carlsbad Trail
System when considering and reviewing Local Facilities
Management Plans, major development applications and
applications involving potential greenway and trail linkages, as
shown on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map
(see Map 2: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map).
Design physical improvements to trails, of the Carlsbad Trail
System, so that they are consistent with the recommendations of
the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan.
Utilize Table 5.4-6 of the General Plan EIR: Carlsbad Trail
System Impact/Mitigation Summary to identify potential impacts
and consider suggested mitigation measures at the time of
specific project review of trail system links and approval.
Buffer, where possible, agriculture from more intensive urban
uses with less intense land uses which are mutually compatible.
Encourage the use of water conservation techniques in
agricultural enterprises including the use of reclaimed
wastewater for irrigation.
STATUS
O/l
o
o
0
O/l
o
0
o
o
0
0
LEAD
DEPT"
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
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Implementation of the Citywide Trail System
development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space
trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30
miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation
trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out
of trail system.
Implementation of the Citywide Trail System
development is underway. In 2007, 4 open space
trails were constructed comprising 3.8 miles. 30
miles of recreation trails and 7 miles of circulation
trails are in service. 60 miles proposed at build out
of trail system.
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Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
GP
PROGRAM
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
DESCRIPTION
Support agriculture water rates for agricultural/horticultural
operations as instituted by the Metropolitan Water District.
Encourage the establishment of new agricultural preserves for
areas within the coastal zone designated for agricultural land
use.
Encourage and support the economic viability of agricultural
land.
Encourage agricultural use as a permissible land use in areas
designated as open space in non-environmentally sensitive
areas.
Discourage the premature elimination of agricultural land.
Utilize Master Plans and Specific Plans to encourage the
preservation of highly visible areas cultivated for flower
production.
Assure that urban development takes place in those areas that
are the least agriculturally productive.
Support and utilize all measures available, including the
Williamson Act, not only to prevent premature developments, but
also to promote the economic viability of agricultural uses.
Utilize proper design criteria for new development to maximize
the preservation of agricultural lands.
Provide landowners and interested citizens with information
about agricultural preserves as established by the Williamson
Act and encourage them to utilize this information.
Accomplish grading of agricultural lands in a manner that
minimizes erosion of hillsides and minimize stream siltation and
to maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other land
forms wherever possible.
Manage agricultural land and prime soil as a natural resource
and as a significant contrasting land use to the urbanized
environment of the City.
Prevent agricultural run-off and other forms of water pollution
from entering the storm drain system and polluting the City's
water bodies.
STATUS
0
0
0
o
o
c
0
o
o
o
0
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P/
EDS
P
SWP/
EDS/
EI/P
COMMENTS
Nov. 2007 - Initiation of public involvement process
to engage the citizens of Carlsbad about future of
the Cannon Rd agricultural lands including the
flower fields. Topics include strategies for keeping
the agricultural lands in production.
See program C.5 above
See program C.5 above
The flower fields were placed under permanent
protection as part of the approval of the Carlsbad
Ranch specific plan.
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380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
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OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Promoting
Agriculture
OS & Cons
Fire Risk
Managmnt
OS & Cons
Fire Risk
Managmnt
OS & Cons
Fire Risk
Managmnt
OS & Cons
Air Quality
OS & Cons
Air Quality
OS & Cons
Air Quality
OS & Cons
Air Quality
OS & Cons
Air Quality
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C.16
C.17
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
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Prior to the approval of discretionary permits within an existing or
former agricultural area in Carlsbad, a detailed soils testing and
analysis report shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer
and submitted to City and County Health Departments for review
and approval. This report shall evaluate the potential for soil
contamination due to historic use, handling, or storage of
agricultural chemicals restricted by the San Diego County
Department of Health Services. The report shall also identify a
range of possible mitigation measures to remediate any
significant public health impacts if hazardous chemicals are
detected at concentrations in the soil which would have a
significantly adverse effect on human health.
If use of agricultural chemicals within an existing agricultural
operation has the potential to adversely impact a proposed
residential development on an adjacent parcel, mitigation
measures including, but not limited to, physical barriers and/or
separation between the uses should be considered.
Develop a procedure to evaluate environmental impacts of fuel
management procedures, as required by the Fire Chief, in high
risk areas.
Develop a procedure to evaluate fire risk liability exposure
associated with city ownership of open space.
Require city staff to accurately project the annual costs of
abatement of fire hazards on proposed open space properties
prior to city acquisition.
Participate in the implementation of transportation demand
management programs on a regional basis.
Restrict, whenever possible, all unnecessary vehicle trips during
episode violations as defined by the State Air Resources Board.
Provide, whenever possible, incentives for car pooling, flex-time,
shortened work weeks, and telecommunications and other
means of reducing vehicular miles traveled.
Make every effort to participate in programs to improve air quality
in the San Diego Region.
Monitor air quality and cooperate with the ongoing efforts of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the San Diego Air
Pollution Control District, and the State of California Air
Resources Board in improving air quality in the regional air
basin.
STATUS
0
o
0
0
0
o
o
o
0
0
LEAD
DEPT
P/
EDS
P
P/Fi
P/Fi
P/Fi
EPP/
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ET
ET/P
ET/P
ET/P
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The Fire Department works cooperatively with
environmental resource agencies and the California
Coastal Commission to minimize any potential
environmental impacts.
Through the City's weed abatement program, fire
risk exposure related to the City's open space is
evaluated on an annual basis.
Pending City acquisition of open space properties.
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OS & Cons
Air Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
GP
PROGRAM
C.6
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
DESCRIPTION
The City shall monitor all construction to ensure that proper
steps are taken by developers to reduce short-term construction
related impacts to air resources. During cleaning, grading, earth
moving or excavation developers shall:
* Control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving
construction roads, or other dust preventive measures;
* Maintain equipment engines in proper tune;
* Seed and water until vegetation cover is grown;
* Spread soil binders;
* Wet the area down, sufficient enough to form a crust on
the surface with repeated soakings, as necessary, to maintain
the crust and prevent dust pick-up by the wind;
* Street sweeping, should silt be carried over to adjacent
public thoroughfares;
* Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas
where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when
leaving the site;
* Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is
completed for the day;
* Use of low sulphur fuel (0.5% by weight) for
construction equipment.
Develop and implement a Jurisdictional Urban Runoff
Management Program (JURMP) consistent with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board Order No. 2001-01 and any
subsequent amendments to it.
Adopt and implement a Master Drainage Plan and Standard
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) consistent with the
Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 2001-01 and
any subsequent amendments to it.
Periodically, conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the
overall storm water pollution control management program in
Carlsbad.
Prior to making land use decisions, utilize methods available to
estimate increases in pollutant loads and flows resulting from
projected future development. The City shall require
developments to incorporate structural and non-structural Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate the projected
increases in pollutant loads.
Implement water pollution prevention methods to the maximum
extent practicable, supplemented by pollutant source controls
and treatment. Use small collection strategies located at, or as
close as possible to, the source (i.e., the point where water
initially meets the ground) to minimize the transport of urban
runoff and pollutants offsite and into a municipal separate storm
sewer system (MS4).
STATUS
O
o
O
0
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
PI
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El
SWP
P/EDS
SWP
P/EDS
PW
COMMENTS
Report submitted annually to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
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396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
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OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
I"GP -:\PROGRAM,
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
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Make the necessary structural controls to the storm water
conveyance system to remove or reduce storm water pollutant
levels.
Post-development runoff from a site shall not contain pollutant
loads which cause or contribute to an exceedance of receiving
water quality objectives or which have not been reduced to the
maximum extent practicable.
Develop and implement a program to detect and eliminate illicit
connections to storm drains and illegal discharges of non-storm
water wastes into storm water conveyance systems.
Developments shall implement appropriate recommendations to
protect water quality found in the San Diego Association of
Government's (SANDAG's) Water Quality Element of its
Regional Growth Management Strategy.
Implement a program for the testing and monitoring of storm
water flows.
Preserve, where possible, natural water courses or provide
naturalized drainage channels within the City.
Coordinate the needs of storm water pollution management with
habitat management, aesthetics and other open space needs.
Require that, where possible, naturalized channels and pollution
management basins be landscaped with native plant species
which balance the needs of fire suppression, habitat values,
maintenance, aesthetics and pollution absorption.
Permit public access to creeks, lakes and lagoons, where
consistent with sand resource management practices.
Conserve, whenever possible, creeks in, or restored to, their
natural states.
Conserve, protect and enhance the water resources of the City.
Promote the use of water efficient sprinkling and gardening
systems.
Require new development to utilize measures designed to
conserve water in their construction.
STATUS
0
o
o
0
o
0
o
o
o
o
o
0
0
LEADDem
SWP/
EDS/EI
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EDES
SWP
SWP
P/EDS
SWP
EDES/
EDS/P
PI
SWP
SWP/
EDS/
P/Fi
PI
EDES
P/SWP
SWP/
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M&O
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M&O
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Analysis of City's desiltation basins to improve water
quality continues.
Continue to conduct annual dry weather testing
program.
Annual wet and dry weather testing program
ongoing.
Continue development of working relationships
between departments as needed to align Storm
Water Management and habitat management,
aesthetics, and other open space needs.
Improved coordination between city departments.
City implements NPDES-BMPs to protect stream
water quality. Imported potable water is protected
as per regulations. Maintain water conservation
efforts and water audits.
Maintain water conservation efforts and water
audits.
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ELEMENT
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
GP
PROGRAM
C.19
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
C.25
DESCRIPTION
Maintain natural water resources in the City of Carlsbad in as
natural a state as possible by: (a) conserving or improving the
appearance and ecology of those which are in a relatively
untouched condition; (b) restoring, in accordance with
recognized ecological principles and insofar as it is possible,
those water areas which have been significantly altered, to a
condition which is most beneficial to the public; and (c)
simulating a natural condition in areas which are to be altered in
the future for purposes of safety engineering, water
conservation, or recreation.
Prevent industrial waste, agricultural runoff, water softener
discharges, domestic detergents, and other forms of water
pollution from entering the storm drain system and polluting the
City's water bodies.
Utilize sensitive design criteria to protect the integrity of the water
resources in the City.
Prohibit alteration of waterways and water bodies that would
cause significant adverse impacts on the environment.
Prepare a long range plan that provides for adequate potable
water, and addresses water conservation and reclamation
programs.
Conserve, and protect the water resources including, but not
limited to, floodplains, shoreline, lagoons, waterways, lakes,
ponds, and the ocean.
Coordinate water quality preservation efforts with other cities and
agencies having jurisdiction over the portion of drainage basins
which extend beyond the city limits.
STATUS
O
o
0
0
o
0
0
LEAD
DEPT
PI
SWP
EDS/
SWP
EDES/
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PI
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EPP
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P
SWP
COMMENTS
Implemented an inspection program for commercial
and industrial properties.
Adopted 2003 CMWD Water Master Plan Update.
Alternative supply sources such as desalination
under consideration.
Collaboration with seven other agencies to develop
Watershed Urban Runoff Management Plan for the
Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit Drainage Basin.
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OS & Cons
Wtr Quality
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
GP
PROGRAM
C.26
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
r
DESCRIPTION
Development projects should be designed to comply with the
following site design principles:
1 . Protect slopes and channels to decrease the potential for
slopes and/or channels from eroding and impacting
stormwater runoff.
2. To the extent practicable, cluster development on the least
environmentally sensitive portions of a site while leaving the
remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition.
3. Preserve, and where possible, create or restore areas that
provide important water quality benefits, such as riparian
corridors, wetlands and buffer zones. Encourage land
acquisition of such areas.
4. Provide buffer zones for natural water bodies.
5. Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces and directly
connected impervious surfaces in areas of new development
and redevelopment.
6. Where feasible implement site design/landscape features to
slow runoff and maximize on-site infiltration of runoff.
7. Properly design outdoor material storage areas (including
the use of roof or awning covers to minimize the opportunity
for toxic compound, oil and grease, heavy metals, nutrients,
suspended solids and other pollutants from entering the
storm water conveyance system.
8. Incorporate roof or awning covers over trash storage areas
(i.e., with roof or awning covers) to prevent off-site transport
of trash and other pollutants from entering the storm water
conveyance system.
9. Limit disturbances of natural water bodies and natural
drainage systems caused by development including roads,
highways and bridges.
10. Design streets and circulation systems to reduce pollutants
associated with vehicles and traffic resulting from
development.
Prepare and maintain a Cultural Resource Survey.
Create and maintain a local registry of cultural resources.
Provide landmark identification of designated cultural resources.
Encourage the use of tax incentives, regional, state and federal
programs which promote cultural preservation to upgrade and
redevelop property vitality.
Encourage the formation of historic districts for the protection of
resources and promotion of tourism.
STATUS
0
c/o
c/o
p
o
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LEAD
DEPT
P/EDS/
EDES
P
P/B
P
P/P&R
p
COMMENTS
Survey prepared, maintenance is ongoing
Registry completed, maintenance is ongoing
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OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
GP
PROGRAM
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
: • . • • - -
: DESCRIPTION
Encourage the rehabilitation of historic structures through
adoption of the Historical Building Code.
Incorporate the Cultural Resource Guidelines in the
environmental review of development applications.
Maintain historical reference materials on file in the main branch
of the Carlsbad City Library.
Implement the following measures for paleontological sites:
1. Phase 1
Phase 1 shall consist of a qualified paleontologist doing
a literature and records search, surface study, subsurface testing
if necessary, the recordation of any sites, and a recommendation
regarding the need for further work.
2. Phase 2
If it is determined during Phase 1 that further work is
necessary it shall consist of the following:
A. A qualified paleontological monitor shall be present at a
pregrading conference with the developer, grading contractor,
and the environmental review coordinator. The purpose of this
meeting will be to consult and coordinate the role of the
paleontologist in the grading of the site. A qualified paleontologist
is an individual with adequate knowledge and experience with
fossilized remains likely to be present to identify them in the field
and is adequately experienced to remove the resources for
further study. No grading permits shall be issued until the
monitoring plan has been approved by the Planning Director.
B. A paleontologist or designate shall be present during
those relative phases of grading as determined at the pregrading
conference. The monitor shall have the authority to temporarily
direct, divert or halt grading to allow recovery of fossil remains.
At the discretion of the monitor, recovery may include washing
and picking of soil samples for micro-vertebrate bone and teeth.
The developer shall authorize the deposit of any resources found
on the project site in an institution staffed by qualified
paleontologists as may be determined by the Planning Director.
The contractor shall be aware of the random nature of fossil
occurrences and the possibility of a discovery of remains of such
scientific and/or educational importance which might warrant a
long term salvage operation or preservation. Any conflicts
regarding the role of the paleontologist and/or recovery times
shall be resolved by the Planning Director.
3. Phase 3
Prior to occupancy of any buildings a paleontological
monitoring report shall be submitted to the Planning Director and
the Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission. This report shall
describe all the materials recovered and provide a tabulation of
the number of hours spent by paleontological monitors on the
site.
STATUS
O/l
o\J
o\*f
0
LEAD
DEPT
P/B
p
p
P
COMMENTS
In 2007, the Building Dept. prepared to adopt the
California Building Code, which contains the
Historical Building Code.
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426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
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OS & Cons
Hist. & Cult
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
* 'itGP-
1 PROGRAM
C.10
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
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Prohibit the alteration of properties of state or national
significance, unless reviewed under requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Review and revise all applicable City codes, ordinances, and
policies, where necessary, to ensure compatibility with the
geologic and seismic information contained in this element (e.g.
grading ordinance, environmental protection ordinance).
Require project applicants to submit evidence that structures are
designed to meet ground response characteristics of their
individual site.
Prohibit the location of critical structures directly across known
faults unless a geotechnical and/or seismic investigation is
performed to show that the fault is neither active nor potentially
active.
Use the City's geotechnical maps (prepared by Leighton &
Associates, Inc., 1992) as generalized guidelines for planning
purposes and in determining the type of geotechnical report to
be required as well as the extent of the report. These maps
include the Geotechnical Hazards/Constraints Map, Land Use
Capability Map, Fault Location and Seismically-lnduced Ground
Shaking Map, Mineral Resources and Catastrophic Dam Failure
Inundation, and the Tsunami and Seiche Hazard Zone Map.
(These maps are on file in the Planning Department.)
Require applicants to conduct detailed geologic and seismic
investigations at sites where the construction of critical structures
(high-occupancy structures and those which must remain in
operation during emergencies) and structures over four stories
are under consideration.
Enforce the State Map Act provision that subdivision maps may
be denied if a project site is not physically suitable for either the
type or density of a proposed development.
Require qualified professionals in the fields of Soil Engineering
and Engineering Geology to review grading plans and inspect
areas of excavation during and after grading, to evaluate slope
stability and other geotechnical conditions that may affect site
development and public safety. It is imperative in areas of
known or suspected landslides and/or adverse geologic
conditions to ascertain slope stability before and after
development. The following determinations should be made in
these cases: extent of landslide, depth-to-slide plane, soil types
and strengths, presence of clay seams and ground water
conditions.
Establish procedures to efficiently process required geotechnical
reports. All reports dealing with geology should be produced,
reviewed, and approved by geotechnically competent persons.
However, only in those cases where city staff cannot adequately
review and assess geologic reports should outside consulting
help be sought.
STATUS
O
0
O
O
0
0
0
0
O
LEAD
DEPT
P
PI
EDES
B
EDS/P
P
EDS
P/
EDS
EDS
EDS/P/
B
COMMENTS
A complete soils investigation is required for all new
structures and for large additions to existing
structures (Bldg Dept Policy 90-44).
A complete soils investigation is required for all new
structures and for large additions to existing
structures. (Bldg Dept Policy 90-44). A licensed
engineer reviews those reports during plan check.
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438
439
440
441
442
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444
GP
ELEMENT
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Geo & Seis
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
GP
PROGRAM
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.1
C.2
DESCRIPTION
Establish a program to identify and evaluate existing potentially
hazardous structures. This work should include the assistance
of a structural engineer experienced in this field.
The following structures shall be identified:
1) Structures, built prior to 1933;
2) Public buildings, especially ones with
emergency service potential; and
3) Major public utilities.
Abate or modify potentially hazardous structures when loss of life
is a potential factor. If the demolition of residential structures is
required, an adequate relocation program for legal residents of
the structure shall be instituted.
Develop recommendations regarding unreinforced masonry,
aged and dilapidated structures and structurally unstable
architectural appendages and ornaments, such as parapets or
marquees.
Require installation of appropriate siltation and erosion control
measures on proposed building and development sites wherever
there is a potential for soil erosion.
Expand the City's data base in geology and related disciplines
and, in addition, cooperate in a regionwide program, if one is
established.
Review and update periodically the information contained in this
element to reflect the latest geotechnical data available.
Recognize that geotechnical conditions including soil
engineering, geologic and seismic conditions included in the
Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study (Leighton &
Associates, Inc., 1992) are generalized in nature and should be
used for planning purposes only. Site specific investigations,
either routine or detailed (depending upon the proposed
development and existing geotechnical conditions of the site),
should be performed prior to the granting of approval to proceed
with development. Geotechnical Hazards Maps are available in
the Planning Department.
Require an investigation by a qualified engineering geologist,
where it has been determined that a probable seismic hazard
exists.
Design all structures in accordance with the seismic design
standards of the Uniform Building Code and State building
requirements.
Enforce the Colby-Alquist Floodplain Management Act which
prohibits the placement of structures in the floodway, except for
public utility or communication lines.
Require a Special Use Permit for all development proposed
within the 100-year floodplain. Review all such proposals to
ensure that all building elevations are higher than the peak flow
level of a 100-year flood and do not adversely impact other
properties.
STATUS
C
o/c
C
0
0
o
0
0
0
o
o
LEAD
DEPT
B
B
B
EDS/EI
PI
EDS
PI
EDS
PI
EDS
EDS
B
PI
EDS
PI
EDS
COMMENTS
The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program
was implemented in 1991. All structures so
identified have been strengthened.
The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program
was implemented in 1991. All structures so
identified have been strengthened.
The City's Unreinforced Masonry Building program
was implemented in 1991. All structures so
identified have been strengthened.
Geologic Hazard Analysis Mapping completed 1/93
All structures must be designed to meet the
minimum criteria in the latest adopted model building
code (California Building Code).
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450
451
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453
454
455
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ELEMENT
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Flood Haz.
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Fire & EMS
Pub. Safety
Disaster
Prep
GP
PROGRAM
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.1
; , DESCRIPTION
Require all proposed drainage facilities to comply with the City's
"Standard Design Criteria" to ensure they are properly sized to
handle 1 00-year flood conditions.
Comply with all requirements of the State Department of Water
Resources' Division of Dam Safety to ensure adequate flood
control.
Review all new development proposals to ensure compliance
with those sections of Titles 18 and 20 pertaining to drainage
and flood control structures.
Comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency
requirements to have a program of identifying flood hazard areas
and controlling development within these areas in order for
residents to qualify for federal flood insurance.
Require installation of protective structures or other design
measures to protect proposed building and development sites
from the effects of flooding or wave action.
Enforce the Uniform Building and Fire Codes, adopted by the
City, to provide fire protection standards for all existing and
proposed structures.
Review new development proposals to consider emergency
access, fire hydrant locations, fire flow requirements, and
wildland fire hazards.
Require new development to provide the installation of
emergency water systems and all-weather access roads prior to
the placement of combustible materials on the site.
Continue the use of local ordinances to expand the use of
automatic fire sprinklers (above the minimums required by
regional model building codes) and require wood roofs to be fire
retardant, especially in new commercial and residential
construction.
Inspect all new or altered buildings and structures to be sure
they conform with applicable fire, building and life safety codes.
Administer a weed abatement program to limit fire hazards in
and around developed areas.
Maintain and periodically update the City of Carlsbad Emergency
Plan as appropriate information becomes available. Revisions
shall refine the overall City Emergency Plan to include specific
emergency requirements and activities for potential disasters.
STATUS
0
o
0
o
0
o
0
o
0
o
0
O/l
LEAD
DEPT
EDS
M&O/
EDES/
EDS
EDS
EDS
EDS
B/Fi
Fi
Fi
Fi
Fi
Fi
Fi
COMMENTS
All structures must be designed to meet the
minimum criteria in the latest adopted model building
code (California Building Code). City inspectors
enforce those codes during the course of
construction.
Standard considerations for new developments.
Standard requirements for construction sites.
City Council has adopted amendments to the
Building Code prohibiting the installation of wood
roofs. Fire sprinklers are used to mitigate fire safety
issues as alternative to other methods.
This is an on-going program of the Fire Prevention
Division.
Performed each year.
Review and update of the Plan will be proposed as
08/09 CEMAT goal. CEMAT is currently working to
develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to
supplement existing emergency plans.
This is an ongoing project and revisions are part of
the document's life.
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458
459
460
461
462
463
464
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Pub. Safety
Disaster Prep
Pub. Safety
Haz. Mat.
Pub. Safety
Haz. Mat.
Pub. Safety
Haz. Mat.
Pub. Safety
Haz. Mat.
Pub. Safety
Crime Haz.
Pub. Safety
Crime Haz.
Pub. Safety
Crime Haz.
# f GP> ,
pftQGJRAM
C.2
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.1
C.2
C.3
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Promote public awareness of possible natural and man-made
hazards, measures which can be taken to protect lives and
property, response plans, and evacuation routes.
Review land use decisions to consider constraints presented by
the potential for on-site and off-site contamination by use,
transfer, storage, or land disposal of hazardous materials and
wastes. Land use decisions should be consistent with federal,
state and county environmental regulations.
Provide for hazardous materials emergency incident responses.
Coordinate such responses with applicable federal, state and
county agencies.
Maintain regulations which require proper storage and disposal
of hazardous materials to reduce the likelihood of leakage,
explosions, or fire, and to properly contain potential spills from
leaving the site.
Enhance and expand the use of desiltation/pollutant basins to
function as hazardous material spill control facilities to prevent
the spread of contaminants to downstream areas.
Authorize and encourage representatives of the Carlsbad Police
Department to participate in interdepartmental conferences to
review specific land use development proposals as they relate to
street access and safety to minimize opportunities for crimes to
occur.
Maintain and update guidelines for the utilization of street and
public building lighting systems that conserve energy and meet
Palomar Observatory requirements as well as help in crime
prevention.
Maintain efforts to educate the public about crime deterrence
through programs like the Neighborhood Watch Program within
residential neighborhoods and the Business Watch Program
within commercial and industrial areas. Encourage similar
community-oriented policing and problem-solving techniques in
working with the community to reduce crime.
SfATUS
0
0
0
0
o
o
o
o
LEADDEPT;
Fi
P
Fi
Fi
Fi/EI/
EDES
PD
M&O/
PD
PD
•K ,;*''?' ,,' : COMMENTS _ , __' .
The City's Emergency Preparedness Program has
identified developing community relationships as a
strategic goal. Elements of this goal include
promoting outreach with residents through
community response organizations, engaging
schools on emergency preparedness issues through
safe school partnerships, and engaging the business
community through business emergency
preparedness organizations such as the Business
Emergency Response Initiative (BERI) which is just
being established by area businesses. Community
outreach is also conducted by participation in
expositions and conferences such as the Chamber
of Commerce Business Expo, and numerous
meetings with individual local businesses and
agencies. A Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) implementation plan is currently under
review.
Hazardous Materials incident responses are
coordinated with County Haz Mat and the City of
San Diego Response Teams as may be required.
The Haz Mat Enforcement Program will be
evaluated during fiscal year 2008-2009.
The Fire Department continues to explore products
to properly contain hazardous spills.
The Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist
regularly reviews proposed building plans for
environmental safety issues.
The Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist
makes recommendations concerning lighting safety
standards.
The Neighborhood Watch program continues to be
an active crime-deterrent program.
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GP
ELEMENT
Pub. Safety
Crime Haz.
Pub. Safety
Airport Haz
Pub. Safety
Airport Haz
Pub. Safety
Airport Haz
Pub. Safety
Oil Spills
Pub. Safety
Oil Spills
Pub. Safety
Oil Spills
Pub. Safety
Oil Spills
Pub. Safety
Electro-
Magnetic
Fields
GP
PROGRAM
C.4
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.1
(no # in
element)
DESCRIPTION
Remain active in crime prevention by working with human care
agencies, recreational agencies, educational services and
community groups to:
1 . reduce victimization;
2. encourage recreational opportunities to provide off-
school hour activities for youth; and
3. maintain awareness of potential problem areas.
Coordinate with the San Diego Association of Governments and
the Federal Aviation Administration to protect public health,
safety and welfare by ensuring the orderly operation of the
Airport and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the
public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards within
areas around the airport.
Comply, to the extent possible and consistent with City noise and
land use policies, with the requirements and recommendations of
the Regional Airport Land Use Commission and the Federal
Aviation Administration regarding development proposals within
the Airport Influence Area.
Review development proposals in the Airport Influence Area to
ensure that design features are incorporated into proposed site
plans which specifically address aircraft crash and noise
hazards.
Support U.S. Coast Guard responsibilities (under the Encina
Marine Terminal Operations Contingency Plan) for directing and
regulating all oil transfer operations and emergency cleanup
operations.
Support SDG&E compliance with the provisions of all agency oil
spill response Final Contingency Plans when adopted.
Support the joint annual inspections of all operations and
equipment conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard, the California
Department of Fish and Game, and the San Diego Gas and
Electric Company.
Support the efforts of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company
in providing and maintaining emergency cleanup equipment in
the event of an oil spill.
Monitor research in this field as well as the regulatory proposals
of federal and state health and environmental agencies. Until
comprehensive procedures are developed and required by such
an agency, do not adopt land use or other regulations for EMFs.
Work with SDG&E to provide information regarding transmission
line field strength data to concerned parties.
STATUS
0
0
o
0
o
o
o
0
o
LEAD
DEPT
PD
P
P
P
PW/Fi
PW/Fi
PW/Fi
PW/Fi
P
COMMENTS
The police department continues to provide
education services through Neighborhood Watch,
the Crime Prevention office, as well as through an
active media program and the use of the Internet.
SANDAG is no longer the land use review authority
for the airport. This program should be amended to
eliminate the reference to SANDAG and, instead,
reference the San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority.
The Fire Department maintains its marine band
radios to facilitate communications with the Coast
Guard.
The Fire Department has reviewed the Encina
Power Plant emergency oil spill response plan, and
conducted a tabletop emergency drill this year.
This program should be amended to refer to the new
owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power).
This program should be amended to refer to the new
owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power).
This program should be amended to refer to the new
owner of the Encina Power Plant (Cabrillo Power).
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474
475
476
477
478
479
480
481
482
483
• GP X
;, ELEMENT %
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
'• GP /;
PROGRAM;:
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
' ': 1L- / \'.i 'j* ^ .-*& 'DESCRIPTION^ . ,„ ;#• V , j., i, :'
Ensure that any and all parkland dedications, as required of the
residential development community, shall be developable and
usable for park purposes, and shall conform to all local, state
and/or federal laws [reference Carlsbad Municipal Code - 20.44,
21.38.060(5)].
Ensure that all park-in-lieu fees collected from residential
development under the Quimby Ordinance will be channeled to
Community Parks or Special Use Area acquisition, development
or rehabilitation.
Utilize the provisions of the Quimby Act, Growth Management
Plan and Planned Community Zone to ensure the timely
construction of parks so that they are provided concurrent with
need.
Acquire and develop park areas in accordance with the City's
Growth Management Program. The use of Public Facility Fees
for park development and acquisition shall be at the discretion of
the City Council, as identified in the Capital Improvement
Program.
Consider housing density, proximity to schools, general public
access, local resident access, adjacent residential area traffic
impacts, safe pedestrian access, and compatible use with the
surrounding environment when determining park locations.
Wherever possible, these developed sites should be placed in
conjunction with or connected to schools or natural areas.
Provide for "joint-use" facility agreements with local school
districts to meet neighborhood and community recreational
needs. Only those sites with existing agreements will be
incorporated within the Parks Inventory. With the inclusion of the
Aviara Oaks Elementary School, no further school site(s) will be
utilized to meet the Park Performance Standard, rather only to
enhance the park inventory.
Provide for park signage at all parks.
Require, where possible, the individual developers of master
planned communities to provide pocket parks and active
recreational facilities unique to each development. Maintenance
of pocket parks shall be accomplished through homeowners
association dues. Pocket parks shall remain in private
ownership.
Require that any development of recreational facilities on public
land by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors
or organizations shall be consistent with the standards/guidelines
of this element.
Provide, if feasible, a Carlsbad Trail System to be owned and
maintained by the City, and wherever possible, the trail system
shall be used to provide linkage between park facilities.
STATUS
0
I
0
o
o
o
o
0
o
I
,L£AD
DEPT
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R/P
P&R
P&R
P&R/P
P&R
P
i* ; '• COMMENTS
Robertson Ranch Parkland agreement in place that
ensures approx. 13 acres of "developable" park
land. Acquired 2007.
Park-in-lieu fees will be reviewed during 2007 and
recommendations made for future changes.
Alga Norte Park is under design.
Capital Improvement Program Budget for park
acquisition and development approved in June
2007.
Acquisition of NE Quadrant Park considers these
parameters. Park site master planning process will
be completed at a later date.
Joint use agreements are in effect and operational
for use, maintenance & scheduling of school sites
for each district that operates within Carlsbad
boundaries. (San Marcos Unified, Encinitas Union &
Carlsbad Unified School Districts)
Implemented through conditions of approvals for
master planned development, planned unit
development. These efforts are also being done for
trail development.
Working with Rotary to relocate the gazebo at
"Rotary Park" to Magee Park.
City is actively pursuing lOD's for trail systems to be
included within the Citywide Trail System.
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487
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489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
GP
ELEMENT
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
Parks & Rec
Park Dev.
GP
PROGRAM
C.11
C.12
C.13
C.14
C.15
C.16
C.17
C.18
C.19
C.20
C.21
C.22
C.23
C.24
DESCRIPTION
Design and construct trails within parks to connect with the
Carlsbad Trail System as part of future park development.
Evaluate periodically, the existing park inventory to determine
the best use of park sites including, but not limited to lease,
trade, sale or rehabilitation.
Rehabilitate under-utilized recreation facilities to meet the needs
of a changing and growing population.
Encourage, when appropriate, development or operation of
facilities by private enterprise on public lands.
Implementation of any privatization agreement will be at the
discretion of the City Council.
Institute a safety and maintenance check list for all park sites
and playground facilities, to be performed on a weekly basis.
Encourage public involvement in the siting, acquisition and
design development of park facilities and recreation
programming to ensure community needs are met.
Develop a program that encourages private owners and public
agencies to sell, dedicate, donate or lease, at minimal cost,
surplus land to provide land suitable for recreational use.
Consider the following during the development of Park Master
Plans: developing specific sites to minimize impacts to biological
resources; visual impacts of the development of park sites;
expanding minimum buffers around sensitive resources; utilizing
natural plant species in park projects; incorporating plant species
which provide food such as seeds, nuts and berries for wildlife
and bird species; protecting and buffering drinking water sources
such as small ponds and wetland areas; and, limiting turf grass
use to recreational areas.
Work cooperatively with specialized user groups to identify,
acquire and develop land for their exclusive use.
Identify the benefits and drawbacks of establishing park facilities
that are developed, operated or maintained under contractual
and/or leased agreements.
Determine the economic means by which future public parks and
recreation facilities will be provided.
Implement the recommendations of the Carlsbad Landscape
Guidelines Manual in all rehabilitation and new park
development projects.
Monitor the Industrial Park Mitigation Fee to ensure the funds
collected are adequate to provide recreational facilities for the
City's industrial base population.
STATUS
O
0
O
O
0
O
O
O
O
D
0
O
O
O
LEAD
;:DEPT
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
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Trail systems completed in Hidden Canyon, Aviara
Park, Carrillo Park, and golf course. Alga Norte Park
trails designed.
Goal underway to consider alternative funding
sources including public/private partnerships,
foundations, etc.
Weekly inspections of all park sites are on-going.
Each park project includes extensive public input
process through workshops, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Planning Com. and City Council mtgs.
Goal underway to consider alternative funding
sources including public/private partnerships,
foundations, etc.
All park site development is subject to City, State
and Federal Resource Agency review and approval.
Adherence to the City's HMP provisions.
Goal underway to consider alternative funding
sources including public/private partnerships,
foundations, etc. Evaluating concession operations
for the Alga Norte Swim Complex completed '07
Goal underway to consider alternative funding
sources including public/private partnerships,
foundations, etc. Economic proforma(s) developed
for Municipal Golf Course.
All landscape installation plans are reviewed and
approved by the City's Park Development Manager
and PW Parks & Trees Division to insure
applicability of the requirements outlined in the
landscape guidelines manual.
Staff review of Local Facility Management Plans
within industrial corridor monitors the collection of
fees.
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Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Rec Prgms
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
GP
PROGRAM
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Encourage recreational program development on various levels
of public involvement to ensure optimum performance of current
and future parks as effective recreational facilities including but
not limited to:
* Traditional public facilities
* Trend-oriented interests
* Cultural and nature-oriented facilities
Evaluate recreational programming based upon community
demand, individual and group participation, ability to provide, and
cost effectiveness.
Review periodically, facility regulations and fees governing their
use, as outlined according to "Council Policy Statement 28," to
ensure that the regulations and fees remain appropriate.
Develop a program which encourages donations in support of
park facilities and recreation programs from private individuals,
local businesses, industry, and service groups.
Promote the use of community volunteers in recreational
programs, special events, and park and trail improvement
projects.
Evaluate the benefits of developing recreational programs
utilizing the Citywide Open Space and proposed Trail System.
Evaluate and update as necessary, all fee-supported recreation
programs.
Analyze park development and recreational programming for
cost effectiveness prior to implementation.
Require that offers to dedicate or requests to enhance and/or
develop open space areas for recreation purposes be reviewed
by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning
Commission, and if deemed appropriate, recommended to the
City Council for their discretionary approval.
Enhancement or improvement of Special Resource Areas will
require approvals and shall conform to the requirements of all
regulatory agencies involved.
Acknowledge and attempt to preserve the environmental
sensitivity and ecology within appropriate Special Resource
Areas.
Promote expansion of educational use opportunities in areas of
significant ecological value where discretionary use of the
resource allows.
STATUS
O
0/1
O
0
O
O
0
O
O
0
O
O
LEAD
DEPT
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R/P
P&R/P
P&R/P
P&R
'.A,/? "V ,"-, COMMENTS x
Customer/citizen surveys are consistently reviewed
to acknowledge and respond to citizen needs.
Program participation is consistently reviewed to
ensure effective programming and cost recovery.
Revenue numbers monitored monthly.
Facility fees updated and revised as part of the FY
07-08 Budget Review Process.
Donations to benefit Parks and Recreation programs
are actively pursued by staff and frequently received
by the Parks and Recreation and Senior
Commission and accepted by City Council.
Use of community volunteers for Recreation, Parks
and Trails activities are coordinated with the City's
Community Volunteer Coordinator. Examples
include Hosp Grove, Carrillo Ranch Docents, trail
construction and maintenance by City Wide Trail
volunteers.
Implementation of a pilot program called "Trail Blast"
utilizing the City's trail system as a health benefit.
National Public Lands Day, Earth Day and National
Trails Day programs will continue.
Facility Fees revised as part of the FY 2007-8
Budget Process.
Cost analysis for park development and recreational
programming is evaluated prior to construction or
implementation to yield best practices, products,
service and/or contract instruction. Alga Norte swim
complex cost analysis prepared.
Considered on a case by case basis.
Lake Calavera Trails Master Plan and
implementation underway.
Any development proposed within Special Resource
Areas is subject to regulatory agency review and is
therefore sensitive to environmental preservation.
Lake Calavera Hills Trails Master Plan being
designed to promote awareness of ecological
resources.
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OS, Cult/Hist
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OS, Cult/Hist
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Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
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OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Parks & Rec
Spec Res.,
OS, Cult/Hist
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
,/ -GP
PROGRAM
C.5
C.6
C.7
C.8
C.9
C.10
C.11
C.12
C.13
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C.2
C.3
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Combine historically significant sites with recreational learning
opportunities, where possible.
Ensure that opportunities for cultural arts be promoted,
maintained and provided through a "joint-use" agreement with
the Carlsbad Unified School District for use of the Carlsbad
Cultural Arts Center.
Utilize community parks in support of historical and cultural
programs and facilities when feasible and appropriate.
Coordinate the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission
on the sighting and care of historic ruins within parks.
Enhance the availability of special resource and/or open space
areas and to promote awareness of the educational opportunities
associated with them.
Work cooperatively with state officials in a development plan for
South Carlsbad State Beach so as to maximize public
recreational opportunities.
Work cooperatively with the Historic Preservation Commission
and Cultural Arts Commission to effectively sustain and promote
awareness of historically and/or culturally significant facilities and
programs.
Seek funding opportunities from state, federal, and local
agencies to provide additional access points or improve the
recreational and educational potential of the City's three lagoons
and other Special Resource Areas.
Implement Council direction regarding the development of a
municipal golf course within the City.
Designate a site (or sites) for the eventual development of a
permanent facility (or facilities) for exhibition, performance,
rehearsal, discussion or teaching of visual and performing arts
and cultural endeavors.
Proceed to build or cooperate with private foundations,
improvement districts, other governmental agencies or citizen
groups to build a permanent facility or facilities for the creation,
exhibition, discussion or teaching of visual and performing arts
and cultural endeavors.
Provide, whenever possible, interim spaces within other facilities
to offer arts programming.
Provide, when possible, for the siting, selection, installation and
maintenance of works of art within or upon public facilities and
land.
Encourage private businesses to install permanent and
temporary works of art in their public places.
STATUS
O
0
O
0
O
0
O
I
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0
LEAD
DEPT*
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R
P&R/P
P&R/P
P&R
P&R/P
P&R/P
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
COMMENTS
Operation of Carrillo Ranch focuses on learning
early California history.
Carrillo Ranch and Magee Community Parks support
historical programs. Stagecoach, Calavera, Magee
and Poinsettia support Jazz in the Park cultural
events.
Case by case basis
Lake Calavera Hills Trails Master Plan being
designed to promote awareness of ecological
resources. City Wide trail system provides access to
many special resource areas.
City has a 1% for art policy that is coordinated with
the Arts Office
The Citywide Trail System addresses accessibility to
lagoons and beaches.
Completed 2007.
Pending. To be considered in relation to the Civic
Center planning process.
Pending. To be considered in relation to the Civic
Center planning process.
Arts programs use school district properties for arts
camps and performance programs.
One major new work -- at the Crossings -- was
completed and dedicated.
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Promote cooperative arrangements with other public or private
agencies which facilitates the temporary or permanent display of
works of art for display within or upon public or private facilities
and land.
Encourage individuals and organizations that provide
experiences in the arts for citizens.
Provide direction and support for continued development and
presentation of a variety of arts in the City.
Generate a wide range of programs that develop the skills of the
participants at all levels of creative expression.
Encourage residents to take advantage of the arts programming
offered by agencies and institutions in the community.
Provide financial assistance whenever feasible to groups or
individuals who provide public arts programming to the residents.
Promote school and community cooperation in the programming
of artistic and cultural events and opportunities.
Encourage cooperation and communication in areas of mutual
benefit and corresponding programs between the City and local,
regional, state, and federal government agencies.
Consider aesthetics in reviewing the design of public and private
development proposals.
Actively seek and give preference to firms experienced in
integrating aesthetics with functional design, who will include an
artist on the design team, when contracting for professional
services to assist with the planning and construction of public
works.
STATUS
0
0
0
o
o
0
o
0
o
0
LEAD
DEPT
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
COMMENTS
Community Arts Grants totaling $25,000 were
awarded to 7 groups in "Organization" category, and
1 1 in "Arts Education" category.
Performing arts programs presented and supported
annually; 5 Gallery exhibitions in CY 07
Hands-on activities and instruction offered via
Three-Part-Art, Family Open Studios, and Art at
Jazz in the visual arts; Carlsbad Music Festival artist
visits to classrooms in performing arts; reaching over
7,000.
Wide variety of information services offered on a
regular basis: Arts newsletter, Arts Info Line,
Website.
Community Arts Grants totaling $25,000 were
awarded to 7 groups in "Organization" category, and
1 1 in "Arts Education" category.
Funding and partnerships established to develop
arts education for children and adults; Gallery arts
education programs reached 14,000 people;
ArtsBrag newsletter distributed to schools and
teachers
Continue partnerships with school districts serving
Carlsbad.
Work closely with Arts Commission to review any
proposals. Three projects currently in process.
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EXHIBIT 3
ANNUAL
HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT
FOR JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007
CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT
April 11, 2008
Page 2
ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT - FOR JANUARY THROUGH
DECEMBER 2007
This document describes the City's progress during calendar year (CY) 2007 (January
1, 2007 to December 31, 2007) in producing housing to accommodate Carlsbad's
estimated share of the region's forecasted growth for the four income groups identified
in state law.
Report Purpose - The Annual Housing Production Report is prepared pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2)(B), which requires an agency to
report annually to its legislative body on the progress in meeting its share of regional
housing needs. The Government Code also requires that the report be provided to the
California Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing
and Community Development.
Report Content - The City's housing production and progress in meeting its share of
the regional housing need during CY 2007 is reported with data contained in the
following tables:
• Table 1 specifies Carlsbad's share of the regional housing need and defines the
four income groups.
• Tables 2-4 list the qualifying income levels for the four income groups and the
corresponding housing rents and sales prices considered affordable to the
income groups during the reporting period (CY 2007).
• Table 5 provides the number of new housing units built, by income group and
housing type, in CY 2007.
• Table 6 highlights the low-income housing built in CY 2007.
• Table 7 provides price information on the market rate homes built in CY 2007.
• Table 8 summarizes the City's progress in meeting its share of the regional
housing needs (for the current housing cycle).
Regional Share Needs - The determination of housing need for Carlsbad and all other
jurisdictions in California is derived from the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) prepared by regional councils of government (COG) before the beginning of
each housing cycle. Based upon these assessments of need, the local jurisdictions are
required to adopt housing objectives in the housing elements of their general plans.
A regional assessment of housing need is an estimate of the total need for new housing
construction throughout the region due to population growth forecasted to occur during
a specific time period, which is typically five years. The overall housing need is then
broken out by four income groups: very low, low, moderate, and above-moderate (or
upper-income) - all as defined by the federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), and the state Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD). The regional housing needs are then allocated to the local
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April 11,2008
Page3
jurisdictions on a "regional share" basis, according to models and formulas designed by
the COG.
Table 1 shows Carlsbad's share of the regional housing need for the current housing
cycle. It is based, in part, upon the growth that the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG), the region's COG, estimated for the City. The previous
housing cycle covers the period spanning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2005. The
proposed update to the Housing Element (currently in process) covers the housing
cycle period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. For San Diego County, the regional
growth projected by the State was for the period between January 1, 2003 and June 30,
2010. Therefore, while the Housing Element is a five-year document covering July 1,
2005 through June 30, 2010, the City has seven and one-half years (January 1, 2003
through June 30, 2010) to fulfill the RHNA. In Table 1 below, the New Construction
Needs represent the seven and one-half year RHNA, and the Remaining Need
represents number of units remaining in the RHNA for the 2005 - 2010 Housing
Element Cycle after subtracting the housing produced between Jan. 1, 2003 to June 30,
2005.
Table 1: Carlsbad's Regional Share Need Estimates
Income
Group
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above-
Moderate
Totals
For Housing Cycle 2005-2010
New Housing
r> *•„•+•«„* Construction produced
/^fAMrU Needs Jan. 1,2003(%ofAMI ) (jnhousjng _June30,
units) 2005
50% or under 1,922 114
51-80% 1,460 410
81-120% 1,583 250
Over 120% 3,411 1,729
8,376 2,548
* Definitions are from HUD, via the California Department of
Housing and Community Development.
** AMI is the County Area Median Income. The 2007 San Diego
County Area Median Income for a family of four is $69,400.
Remaining
Need
(in housing
units)
1,808
1,050
1,333
1,682
5,828
The combined very low and low-income ("lower"-!ncome) estimate of housing need is
3,382 units. This equals 40% of the total estimated need for the housing cycle.
Definition of Income Groups - Table 1 also defines each of the four income groups
with reference to a percentage of the county area median income (AMI). Defined as the
median income for a family of four in a specific geographic area, the AMI changes over
CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT
April 11, 2008
Page 4
time and with location. HCD annually revises the AMI based on HUD data and cost of
living issues such as the relationship of housing prices to income. For 2007, HCD
established the AMI for San Diego County at $69,400.
In addition to establishing the AMI, HCD also establishes income limits for each of the
four income groups (based on the number of persons per household and the
percentage of the AMI for each income group specified in Table 1). Table 2 shows the
CY 2007 income limits for each of the income groups listed in Table 1, which are
adjusted for family size so that larger households have higher income limits.
Table 2
Income Group
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above-Moderate
: CY 2007 Qualifying Limits On Annual Income
By Household Size
Persons Per Household
2346
$28,100 $31,600 $35,100 $40,700
$44,900 $50,550 $56,150 $65,150
$66,600 $75,000 $83,300 $96,600
>$66,600 >$75,000 >$83,300 >$96,600
8
$46,350
$74,100
$110,000
>$1 10,000
Source: "2007 Income Limits," state Department of Housing and Community
Development, April 18, 2007; and Carlsbad Housing Authority table on "Lower and
Moderate Income Rental Rate Calculations" (based on HUD income data effective
March 20, 2007).
Prices of Affordable Housing - Generally, the federal and state rule is that housing is
affordable to a given family if the family pays no more than 30% of its monthly income
for housing expenses that include the rent or mortgage payment, property taxes,
insurance, utilities, and the like. A determination of whether a housing unit is affordable
can be easily made for assisted public rental housing and other public housing
programs because documentation is maintained on both the individual household's
income and the actual cost of the unit in question (typically rental). Income group
determinations for income restricted (assisted) housing units shown in Tables 5 and 6 of
this report were made by the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Department.
A determination of whether market rate housing is affordable according to the 30% rule,
on the other hand, presents some challenges. Builders of market rate rental and for-
sale housing do not set prices based upon an individual buyer's ability to pay. Rather,
the rents/prices are set to that which the market will bear. Further, rents and prices do
not generally vary with the number of people in the household. For example, a market
rent for a two-bedroom apartment will remain constant no matter if it is being rented to a
1-, 2-, 3-, 4, or 5-person household. So the challenge is how to determine to what
income group (as opposed to an individual household) a given market rate house is
affordable, and to do so based upon the number of bedrooms it has (as opposed to
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April 11,2008
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persons). A convention developed in 1993 by member agencies of the San Diego
Association of Governments assumes two persons per bedroom. Thus a two-bedroom
unit is assumed to house four people.
To determine affordable housing expenses for rentals, the practice is to set thresholds
for each income group, using the 30% rule, with adjustments for the number of
bedrooms. An additional adjustment is also made for utility allowance, as required by
HUD. Table 3 provides the resulting maximum market rate rental expenses (which
include rent and a utility allowance that increases with household size) for the very low,
low, and moderated-income groups for CY 2007.
Table 3: CY 2007 Qualifying Rent and Utility Expenses
By Number of Bedrooms
Income Group 1 Number of bedrooms
Very Low $703 $878 $1,018
Low $1,123 $1,404 $1,629
Moderate $1,666 $2,083 $2,415
Above-Moderate >$1,666 >$2,083 >$2,415
Source: "2007 Income Limits," state Department of Housing and
Community Development, April 1 8, 2007; and Carlsbad Housing
Authority table on "Lower and Moderate Income Rental Rate
Calculations" (based on HUD income data effective March 20, 2007).
4
$1,159
$1,853
$2,750
>$2,750
With regard to for-sale housing, there is no federal or state required formula to
determine the sales price that would be considered affordable. The only federal or state
requirement is that the mortgage amount (including taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.) must
not exceed 30% of the monthly income of the household (to be considered affordable to
a specific income group, see Table 2).
The varying factors (interest rates, closing costs, lending programs, etc.), which impact
the mortgage amount, make it difficult to specify certain sales prices that are considered
affordable to the various income groups. To simplify determining affordability for
reporting purposes, the City uses a rule-of-thumb formula similar to that employed by
many mortgage-lending institutions. As with the rental formulas discussed earlier, it
was subsequently reviewed and accepted by the SANDAG Board and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Affordable sales price - 3.0 x maximum-allowed-annual income for each class, adjusted
for bedroom count.
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April 11, 2008
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Based on this formula Table 4 gives the qualifying purchase price for housing for the
different income groups. The table illustrates that a three-bedroom house costing no
more than $289,800 would be the maximum affordable to a moderate-income family.
Table 4: CY 2007 Qualifying Purchase Price
By Number of Bedrooms
. _ Number of BedroomsIncome Group 1 23
Very Low $84,300 $105,300 $122,100 $139,050
Low $134,700 $168,450 $195,450 $222,300
Moderate $199,950 $249,900 $289,800 $330,000
Above-Moderate >$199,950 >$249,900 >$289,800 >$330,000
* 3X multiplier was developed by an ad hoc committee at SANDAG with subsequent approval by the
SANDAG Board in 1993. (There is no formula in state law.) The rule also assumes 2 persons per
bedroom to provide a correspondence back to HUD affordability rules based upon persons per
household (as opposed to bedrooms).
Housing Activity and Affordability in CY 2007 - Table 5 and the information below
summarize the housing constructed in CY 2007. Definitions of terms used in the table
and the remainder of the report are as follows:
Market Rate Units - Units that received no financial assistance from the City
and have no affordability restrictions.
Assisted Units - Units that received financial assistance from the City and/or
other subsidy sources and have affordability restrictions.
Single-family detached - A single home on a single lot, detached from any other
unit, except for an attached second dwelling unit.
Condominium - A detached or attached home on commonly owned property.
Apartment - A unit that can only be rented and not owned.
Duplex - Two units on a single lot. Units cannot be individually sold.
Second Dwelling Unit - A completely independent dwelling unit on the same lot
as a primary residence. A second dwelling unit may be attached to or detached
from the primary residence.
Other Housing Types- Units designated as professional care/commercial living
units are not considered "residential" as they function in a substantially different
manner from the above housing types. Even though individuals live at these
facilities, these types of units differ in that they typically have components such
as common dining or other facilities and skilled nursing/assisted care services.
CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT
April 11,2008
Page 7
Table 5: Type and Affordability of Housing Units Constructed in CY 2007
Income
Group
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above-
Moderate
Unknown**
Total
Units
Built
Market Rate
oSr "~ S£ ffi
0 000
0 000
0 0 0 11
215 0 109 0
19 0 16 0
234 0 125 11
Assisted Units
Condo- Apart-
minium ment
10 90
0 134
0 0
0 0
0 0
10 224
«=:«r
0 100
4 138
0 11
0 324
0 35
4 608
Other
Housing
Types***
0
0
0
304
0
304
*Two single family detached homes were built with second dwelling units. These second dwelling units
are counted in the second dwelling unit category.
** The "unknown" income group counts units for which sales prices could not be obtained.
*** Units produced at a senior continuing care facility, classified as professional care/commercial living
units.
Highlights on Carlsbad's newest lower-income housing.
Table 6 highlights Carlsbad's newest lower-income housing.
Table 6: Low -Income Housing Built in CY 2007
Project
Hunter's
Point
The
Bluffs
Cassia
Heights
Location
Calle Plata
(adjacent to
Rancho Santa
Fe Road)
Scenic Way
(adjacent to
Harrison St.)
El Camino
Real and
Cassia Road
Number
of Units
168
10
56
Description
Apartments
Condos
Apartments
Occupancy
Restrictions
Households earning up
to 80% of the Area
Median Income.
Households earning up
to 50% of the Area
Median Income.
Households earning
between 50% to 80% of
the Area Median Income.
City Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Medians and Extremes - Table 7 compares the median with the low and high sales
prices of for-sale, market rate housing built during CY 2007.
Table 7: Low, Median and High Sales Prices
Calendar Year 2007 (Market Rate Units Only)
Structure Type
Single-Family Detached
Condominium
All For-Sale Units
Low
$617,000
$401,000
$401,000
Sales Price
Median
$1,050,250
$445,500
$966,407
High
$2,030,000
$694,500
$2,030,000
Progress Toward Housing Cycle Objectives - Table 9 below provides the number of
dwelling units completed during the five year housing cycle of 2005 - 2010. The table
also shows the cumulative progress achieved during those years toward meeting the
new housing needs (from Table 1) estimated for the housing cycle over its term.
Table 8: For Years July 2005 - June 2010 Cumulative Progress Toward Current Housing
Cycle Objectives by Income Group
Income July - Dec
Group 2005
Very Low 0
Low 87
Moderate 18
Above- R,Q
Moderate ws
Unknown* 7
Totals 941
Housing Units Built
CY2006 CY2007 **g 2QYg
0 100
41 138
104 11
865 324
24 35
1,034 608
20^0 Total
100
266
133
2,018
66
2,583
Housing Units Needed
Objective" Percent Remaining
1,808 6% 1,708
1,050 25% 784
1,333 10% 1,200
1,682 120% 0
n.a. n.a. n.a.
5,828 44% 3,245
'Neither sale price nor rent information were available for these units.
" Remaining Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2005 - 2010 Housing Element period
Type of Lower-Income Housing Produced from 2005 - 2010 - Since 1999,
developers have built nearly 1,500 homes for lower-income households in Carlsbad,
most resulting from Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements and requiring city
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CALENDAR YEAR 2007 ANNUAL HOUSING PRODUCTION REPORT
ApriM 1,2008
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financial assistance. For the current housing cycle, over 360 units were constructed for
lower-income households.
Conclusions
Carlsbad has made important progress toward meeting its regional share of housing for
all income groups. While the City has made positive strides in producing lower-income
housing, the need for housing affordable to very low, low, and moderate-income families
continues to exceed the community's collective ability to produce it. At the same time,
total production of new homes affordable to upper-income groups remains dominant.
Clearly, Carlsbad's private sector continues to produce primarily up-scale housing. A
number of factors contribute to the trend: Demand for higher-end housing remains
strong; tax incentives for producing more affordable housing are few; land costs are
high; and, per-square-foot production costs remain substantial, so that profit margins on
more affordable housing are low.