HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-18; Planning Commission; ; EIR 13-02|GPA 07-02|ZCA 07-01|ZC 15-02|LCPA 07-02|SS 15-05|SS 15-06 - GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
The City of Carlsbad Planning Division
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No.
Application complete date: N/A
P.C. AGENDA OF: July 18, 2015 Project Planner: David de Cordova
Jennifer Jesser
Project Engineer: N/A
SUBJECT: EIR 13-02/GPA 07-02/ZCA 07-01/ZC 15-02/LCPA 07-02/SS 15-05/SS 15-06 – GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE – Request that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council:
a. Certification of a Program Environmental Impact Report (including Findings of Fact, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program) for the proposed draft General Plan, Climate Action Plan and associated
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Local Coastal Program land use
and zoning maps, and Citywide Facilities and Improvement Plan;
b. Approval of a General Plan Amendment to comprehensively update the General Plan,
including the Housing Element;
c. Approval of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance for consistency with the draft General Plan;
d. Approval of a Zoning Map amendment for consistency with the draft General Plan;
e. Approval of a Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment to amend the LCP Land Use
and Zoning maps and LCP implementation plan consistent with the draft General Plan
Land Use Map and Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance;
f. Approval of an amendment to the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan to
amend the Growth Management circulation performance standard;
g. Approval of a Climate Action Plan; and
h. Approval of an allocation from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission:
a. ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7111, RECOMMENDING that the City Council
CERTIFY the Environmental Impact Report EIR 13-02, including the approval of Findings of Fact, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
based on the findings contained therein.
b. ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7112, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of General Plan
Amendment GPA 07-02, Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZCA 07-01, Zone Change ZC 15-02, Local
Coastal Program Amendment LCPA 07-02, and a Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan
amendment SS 15-06, based on the findings contained therein.
c. ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7113, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of a Climate
Action Plan SS 15-05, based on the findings contained therein.
d. ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7114, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of an allocation
from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank, based on the findings contained therein.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project consists of a comprehensive update to the Carlsbad General Plan, which provides goals and
policies for the city’s future through year 2035; the General Plan update also includes an update to the
Housing Element for the 2013-2021 housing planning period. For consistency with the General Plan's
updated land use and mobility policies, amendments are proposed to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map,
LCP land use and zoning maps, and the Growth Management circulation performance standard in the
Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan. In addition, a Climate Action Plan (CAP) is proposed, which
supplements the draft General Plan's sustainability policies by establishing a plan to reduce greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions within the city.
A program environmental impact report (EIR) has been prepared for the project and includes an analysis
of potential environmental impacts associated with project. The EIR concludes that the project will result
in significant and unavoidable impacts to air quality and transportation; therefore, a statement of
overriding considerations is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
The project will require the following discretionary actions; the Planning Commission has the authority to
make recommendations to the City Council regarding these actions, and the City Council has the final city-
level decision making authority for each action. The Coastal Commission has the final decision making
authority for the Local Coastal Program Amendment.
TABLE A – REQUIRED DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
DISCRETIONARY ACTION BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Certification of a program environmental
impact report (EIR 13-02), including
findings of fact, a statement of overriding
considerations, and a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program
The program EIR constitutes all environmental review
required for the approval of the General Plan, Climate
Action Plan and all related actions for consistency with said
documents.
General Plan Amendment (GPA 07-02)
This action will comprehensively update all elements of the
General Plan, including the approval of: 1) new and revised
goals and policies to align with the values of the Carlsbad
Community Vision, 2) revised goals and policies to ensure
consistency with state and federal laws, 3) an amended
land use map, and 4) the 2013-2021 Housing Element.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZCA 07-
02)
An amendment to the zoning regulations related to mixed
use to ensure consistency with the General Plan.
Zone Change (ZC 15-02) An amendment to the Zoning Map for consistency with the
General Plan Land Use Map.
Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA
07-02)
An amendment to the LCP land use and zoning maps for
consistency with the General Plan land use and Zoning
maps, and an amendment to the LCP implementation plan
to ensure consistency with the revised zoning regulations.
Citywide Facilities and Improvements
Plan Amendment (SS 15-06)
This action will amend the Growth Management public
facility performance standard for circulation to align with
new livable streets policies contained in the General Plan
Mobility Element.
Approve a Climate Action Plan (SS 15-05) This action will establish a Climate Action Plan for
Carlsbad.
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III. BACKGROUND
A. Envision Carlsbad
For more than two decades, Carlsbad has developed and changed based on the premise of available land
to accommodate a growing population while maintaining an excellent quality of life. Carlsbad’s basic
guiding documents, such as the General Plan, were created on that premise. Today, however, with the
city nearly built-out, future development will occur primarily through infill and redevelopment, which
presents challenges to ensure the protection and enhancement of Carlsbad’s excellent quality of life.
To address these challenges, the city initiated “Envision Carlsbad” to engage the entire community in a
process of envisioning and planning for the future. In January 2010, the first phase of Envision Carlsbad
culminated with the City Council's acceptance of the Carlsbad Community Vision, which represents the
community’s most important values, priorities and aspirations for the future. The community’s vision has
guided the second phase of the Envision Carlsbad process, which includes an update to the city’s General
Plan, Local Coastal Program and Zoning Ordinance. The community’s vision is incorporated in the
Introduction of the draft General Plan (Section 1.2). The core values of the vision are articulated in the
draft General Plan goals and carried out through the draft General Plan’s policies. Each element of the
draft General Plan identifies which core values of the vision that the element most closely furthers.
In addition to the Carlsbad Community Vision, the draft General Plan land use policies have been shaped
by community input received in the early stages of the second phase of Envision Carlsbad. Land use
alternatives were developed to achieve the community's vision through land use (i.e., activating the
waterfront, creating walkable neighborhood commercial centers, and strengthening the city's
employment core); and based on community input on the land use alternatives, a Preferred Plan was
created that reflects the community’s preferred components of the land use alternatives. The Preferred
Plan, as approved by the City Council, has guided the update of land use policies in the General Plan.
The proposed draft General Plan represents a significant milestone in the second phase of Envision
Carlsbad. It has evolved through an extensive process that involved meetings with the Envision Carlsbad
Citizens Committee (EC3), stakeholders, community workshops, surveys, and meetings with the Planning
Commission, City Council and other city boards and commissions.
B. Community Participation
The objective of Envision Carlsbad is to identify the community's vision and align city policies and
regulations with that vision - community participation is vital to the success of that objective. The General
Plan update process (Envision Carlsbad) has involved extensive community participation. Approximately
8,000 community members directly participated in activities such as workshops, community surveys, and
other public meetings. The following is a summary of the community participation activities conducted
in preparation of the draft General Plan:
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TABLE B – COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES
Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC3)
meetings (18 meetings) Four community visioning workshops
Workshop on land uses in the Barrio Two community workshops on land use
alternatives
Community workshop on the Climate Action
Plan Two citywide surveys
Stakeholder meetings (business organizations,
developers, interest groups) Workshop with housing stakeholders
Meetings with the Planning Commission and
City Council regarding the Carlsbad
Community Vision, land use alternatives, the
preferred land use plan, and draft General Plan
Housing Commission and City Council
meetings regarding submittal of the draft
Housing Element to the California Housing and
Community Development Department
City Council workshop on housing issues Website, media, newspaper, notices
In addition to the above activities, staff also met with each city board and commission (March 2014
through May 2014) and gave a presentation summarizing the draft General Plan. Each board and
commission was given the opportunity to ask questions and submit comments. The Arts Commission
submitted a comment letter on the draft Arts, History, Culture and Education (AHCE) Element (see
comment letter and responses labeled A12 in the Final EIR). As recommended by the Arts Commission,
revisions are proposed to the draft AHCE Element and are included in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR. The Senior
Commission submitted a letter to the City Council in February 2015 (as part of an agenda packet); the
commission’s comments are also reflected in a letter, dated June 17, 2014, submitted by Senior
Commissioner, Jack Nelson (see comment letter and responses labeled C70 in the Final EIR).
IV. ANALYSIS
The following sections provide an analysis of the following:
A. Program Environmental Impact Report
B. Draft General Plan
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
D. Zoning Map Changes
E. Local Coastal Program Amendment
F. Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment
G. Draft Climate Action Plan
H. Public Comments
A. Program Environmental Impact Report
See Section V of this report.
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B. Draft General Plan
The General Plan provides goals and policies that direct the future of the city, such as future development.
The City Council may create and amend the content of the General Plan as it determines appropriate,
provided the General Plan is consistent with state and federal laws, and other applicable requirements.
The following addresses:
1. The purpose of the General Plan
2. General Plan requirements
3. Description of draft General Plan elements
4. Housing Element
5. Compliance with state and federal laws
6. Compliance with the Growth Management Plan and Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan
7. Compliance with the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
8. Land Use and Zoning Map Changes
9. Proposed revisions to the draft General Plan
1. General Plan Purpose
The General Plan governs all city actions relating to Carlsbad’s physical development. The General Plan is
mandated by and derives its authority from California Government Code Section 65300, which requires
each city and county in California to adopt a General Plan “for the physical development of the county or
city, and any land outside its boundaries which…bears relation to its planning.” A city’s general plan has
been described as its constitution for development—the framework within which decisions must be made
on how to grow, provide public services and facilities, and protect and enhance the environment.
The General Plan serves several purposes:
To outline a vision for Carlsbad’s long-term physical and economic development and community
enhancement;
To provide goals and policies that guide the city toward achieving the vision;
To establish a basis to determine if development proposals are in harmony with General Plan
policies and standards (such as for density, parks, and mobility);
To allow city departments, other public agencies, and private developers to design projects that
will enhance the character of the community, preserve and enhance important environmental
resources, and minimize hazards; and
To provide the basis for developing implementing plans and programs, such as the Zoning
Ordinance, the capital improvements program, facilities plans, and specific and area plans.
2. General Plan Requirements
State law requires general plans to comply with the following:
Seven Mandatory Elements. The provisions of seven mandated elements must be contained
within a general plan; those elements are – land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open
space, noise and safety. A general plan may also address other optional topics as well, such as
economy, community design, recreation, and arts.
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Comprehensive. This requirement has two aspects. First, the general plan must be geographically
comprehensive – it must apply throughout the entire incorporated area. Second, the general plan
must address the full range of issues that affect the city’s physical development.
Internally Consistent. This requirement means that the general plan must fully integrate its
separate parts and relate them to each other without conflict. “Horizontal” consistency applies as
much to figures and diagrams as to the general plan text. It also applies to data and analysis as
well as policies. All adopted portions of the general plan, whether required by state law or not,
have equal legal weight. None may supersede another, so the general plan must resolve conflicts
among the provisions of each element.
Long-Range. Because anticipated development will affect the city and the people who live or
work there for years to come, state law requires every general plan to take a long-term
perspective. The perspective of the draft General Plan has a horizon year of 2035.
3. Description of Draft General Plan Elements
The draft General Plan is comprised of 10 elements; as shown below, some elements address the
mandatory elements per state law and some address topics that are not required by state law (optional).
Attachment 5 provides a summary description of each element and highlights information for the Planning
Commission and City Council to be aware of. Attachment 7 provides a comparison of the draft General
Plan goals and policies and the existing General Plan goals and policies.
TABLE C – GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS
Element Element Title/Topic Mandatory Optional
1 Introduction X
2 Land Use and Community Design X (land use) X (community design)
3 Mobility X (circulation)
4 Open Space, Conservation and Recreation X (open space)
X (conservation) X (recreation)
5 Noise X
6 Public Safety X
7 Arts, History, Culture and Education X
8 Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism X
9 Sustainability X
10 Housing X
4. Housing Element
See Attachment 6 for a description and analysis of the draft 2013-2021 Housing Element.
5. Compliance with State and Federal Laws
The draft General Plan complies with all applicable state and federal laws. Each element of the draft
General Plan identifies applicable laws and how the plan complies with those laws. See the draft General
Plan for more information.
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6. Compliance with the Growth Management Plan and Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan
The city's Growth Management Plan establishes a limit on the number of residential dwelling units that
can be built in the city and requires that adequate public facilities are provided concurrent with
development.
a. Residential Dwelling Unit Limitation
Table 2-9 of the draft General Plan identifies that at buildout of the draft plan, the estimated number of
residential dwelling units in the city will not exceed the Growth Management residential dwelling unit
limits; provided that the residential sites shown on the Land Use Map in the draft General Plan that are
within the northeast quadrant are reduced to ensure compliance with the dwelling limit for that quadrant.
See Section 2.6 of the draft General Plan for more information regarding the Growth Management Plan
residential dwelling unit limitations. See Attachment 8 for information regarding residential sites within
the northeast quadrant, as well as staff’s analysis and recommendations on each of the proposed
residential sites (see item 8, below, for a description of Attachment 8). The draft Land Use Map (Exhibit
2B) attached to Planning Commission Resolution No. 7112 reflects staff’s recommended land use changes;
Exhibit 2B complies with the Growth Management residential dwelling unit limits for all quadrants.
b. Adequate Public Facilities Provided Concurrent With Development
To implement the Growth Management Plan requirement to provide adequate public facilities concurrent
with development, the city established 11 public facility performance standards as part of the Citywide
Facilities and Improvements Plan (CFIP). One of the requested project actions is to amend the public
facility standard for circulation. Attachment 9 describes the proposed amendment to the circulation
standard and also provides an analysis of the draft General Plan's compliance with all other facility
standards. Attachment 10 shows the proposed amendment in strike-out and underline.
7. Compliance with the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP)
As required by the ALUCP, the draft General Plan was submitted to the San Diego County Regional Airport
Authority (SDCRAA)/San Diego County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for review and a
determination that the draft plan is consistent with the ALUCP. In a letter dated July 3, 2014 (on file in
the Planning Division), the SDCRAA confirmed that the ALUC determined that the draft General Plan is
consistent with the McClellan-Palomar ALUCP.
8. Land Use and Zoning Map Changes
As described in Attachment 8, various land use and zone map changes are proposed on properties
throughout the city. The land use and zone changes are described as two categories:
Category 1: Land use and zone map changes proposed pursuant to the Preferred Plan and other
City Council direction.
Category 2: Land use and zone map changes proposed by staff to achieve consistency between
the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and existing land uses.
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Attachment 8 describes the two categories of land use and zone map changes in detail. With regard to
the Category 1 land use and zone map changes, staff recommends that not all of the land use/zone
changes be approved. In particular, not all of the Category 1 residential land use and zone map changes
can be approved due to the Growth Management residential dwelling unit limit in the northeast quadrant,
as well as the limited number of excess dwelling units available in the city's Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (all
Category 1 residential land use changes require an allocation of excess dwelling units). See Attachment 8
for more information.
The draft General Plan includes a Land Use Map (Figure 2-1); staff recommends approval of a revised Land
Use Map to reflect staff’s recommendations (see Attachment 8 for more information). The staff
recommended land use map is an exhibit to Planning Commission Resolution No. 7112. In addition,
Exhibits 8D and 8E to Attachment 8 of this report show staff’s recommended land use and zone changes
in a map book format (the map books are also on file in the Planning Division and can be viewed on the
city’s website at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/update/default.asp).
9. Proposed Revisions to the Draft General Plan
Staff recommends revisions to various sections of the draft General Plan. To summarize, these revisions:
a) are in response to public comments on the draft plan; b) correct grammatical errors; c) update
information to reflect new data; and d) clarify intent.
The recommended revisions are provided in Chapter 4 of the Final EIR.
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
The regulations of the Zoning Ordinance are proposed to be amended to ensure consistency with the
General Plan, as described below. See Attachment 11 for a strike-out/underline of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance amendment.
1. Amend commercial mixed use regulations and delete references to “RHNA Base” density.
TABLE D – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Existing Regulations Proposed Amendment
C-1, C-2 and
C-L Zones
Residential is permitted as part of
a mixed use development; a min.
of 20 du/ac is required, based on
25% of the developable acreage.
C-1, C-2, C-L,
and C-T
Zones
Residential is permitted as part of
a mixed use development; a min.
of 15 du/ac is required, based on
25% of the developable acreage.
C-1, C-2 and
C-L Zones;
and Section
21.53.230
Reference is made to the “RHNA
Base” density.
C-1, C-2 and
C-L Zones;
and Section
21.53.230
Delete the reference to the
“RHNA Base” density.
The proposed density change from a minimum of 20 du/ac to 15 du/ac is consistent with the provisions
for mixed use in the draft General Plan. In addition, the “RHNA Base” density is not included in the draft
General Plan. “RHNA Base” density is part of the existing General Plan and is based on policies in the
existing Housing Element. The draft 2013-2021 Housing Element no longer relies on the “RHNA Base”
density; references to “RHNA Base” density should be deleted for consistency with the draft General Plan.
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a. Amend Section 21.27.020 of the Zoning Ordinance (Permitted Uses in the Office Zone) to allow
professional care facilities.
Staff recommends that “professional care facilities” be conditionally permitted in the Office Zone, subject
to Planning Commission approval. Based on staff’ evaluation of sites designated for office use, the zone
typically acts as a buffer between residential uses and more intensive industrial or commercial uses.
Conditionally allowing the use in the zone will provide an additional potential use that could be compatible
with residential uses and other office, industrial or commercial uses; other uses permitted and
conditionally permitted in the Office Zone include general office uses, doctor offices, farmworker housing,
hospitals, hotels, and restaurants.
In addition, the draft General Plan land use map shows an existing professional care facility on property
designated as Office (Emeritus at 3140 El Camino Real); the existing land use designation on the property
has a combination of residential and office (RMH/O). However, professional care facilities are not defined
as residential uses per the city’s Growth Management Plan and staff recommends that this site be
designated as Office consistent with the surrounding properties fronting El Camino Real. The proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will ensure the existing use (Emeritus) will be a conforming use after
the land use map amendment.
Staff also recommends to designate the Madonna Hill Guest Home site as Office (it is currently RH/C/O).
The property owner was notified of this proposed change and responded with a letter (Attachment 13)
requesting that assisted living facilities be allowed in the Office zone with a conditional use permit.
D. Zoning Map Changes
Zoning on various properties throughout the city is proposed to be changed to ensure consistency with
the proposed General Plan Land Use Map. See Attachment 8 for more information about the proposed
map changes and staff’s recommendations.
E. Local Coastal Program Amendment
The Local Coastal Program (LCP) land use and zoning maps are proposed to be amended for consistency
with the proposed General Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map, described above and in Attachment
8.
The Zoning Ordinance is the city’s LCP implementing ordinance; therefore, the LCP implementing
ordinance is proposed to be amended for consistency with the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment
described above and shown in Attachment 11.
F. Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan (CFIP) Amendment
An amendment is proposed to the CFIP performance standard for circulation. See Attachments 9 and 10
for a description and analysis of the proposed amendment.
G. Draft Climate Action Plan
See Attachment 12 for information regarding the draft Climate Action Plan.
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H. Public Comments
As a result of the public’s review of the draft General Plan, draft Climate Action Plan and draft EIR, staff
received over 300 comment letters and emails. All comment letters and emails received prior to the end
of the comment periods for the Draft EIR (June 20, 2014) and the Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR
(May 4, 2015) are included in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR, including responses to each comment.
Of all the comments received, two topics generated the majority of comments:
1. Open Space and Parks
2. Buena Vista Reservoir, Olde Carlsbad and Parks in the Northwest Quadrant
1. Open Space and Parks
It is important to note that the draft General Plan does not change any city standard or policy regarding
open space or parks and it does not reduce the amount of open space within the city. The City of Carlsbad
has made a strong commitment to preserving open space to ensure an excellent quality of life for
residents; and the draft General Plan continues and reinforces this commitment.
All of the comments on open space/parks and staff's responses are included in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR;
see master responses MR1-1 through MR1-10 regarding response to common concerns and questions on
open space and parks. The following summarizes the focus of the comments on open space and parks:
Critique about what the city counts as open space
Concern that the draft General Plan reduces open space or fails to achieve the open space that
was “promised” under the city’s 1986 Growth Management Program and 1994 General Plan.
Concern that the draft General Plan does not provide the minimum performance standard open
space required by the Growth Management Program.
Concern that the draft General Plan does not meet the Growth Management Standard for parks
Concern about including school playfields as part of the city's parks inventory
Critique about counting the future Veteran's Memorial Park toward the parks standard for all city
quadrants
Critique about natural habitat areas being included within park boundaries/acreage
Concern that the parks inventory in the draft General Plan counts lighted playgrounds as 1.4
playgrounds (resulting in more park acres than the actual acreage of the park)
Request for the city to purchase land to preserve as open space
2. Buena Vista Reservoir, Olde Carlsbad and Parks in the Northwest Quadrant
Like the topic of open space and parks, staff also received a significant number of written comments
identifying concerns regarding the use and potential sale of the city-owned Buena Vista Reservoir site
(located east of Highland Drive on the south side of Buena Vista Way), as well as concerns regarding future
planning for Olde Carlsbad, the use of public property in that area, and the amount of parks in the
northwest quadrant.
The draft General Plan identifies a park inventory that is consistent with the city's parks performance
standard for all quadrants of the city, including the northwest quadrant; and the draft General Plan
proposes no change to the current land use designation of the Buena Vista Reservoir site (single family
residential).
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All of the comments regarding parks in the northwest quadrant, Olde Carlsbad and the Buena Vista
Reservoir site, as well as staff's responses, are included in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR; see master responses
MR2-1 through MR2-6 regarding response to common concerns and questions on these topics. The
following summarizes the focus of the comments on these topics:
Concern regarding the city's consideration of selling the Buena Vista Reservoir site, and the
request for the city to make the site a park
Concern regarding the future use of city-owned properties around city hall
A need for a focused planning process for the future of Olde Carlsbad
A need for neighborhood parks within walking distance in the northwest quadrant
Concern that there is a deficiency of parks in Olde Carlsbad
A need for more parks in the northwest quadrant
The other comments covered a range of topics, including, but not limited to, concerns regarding
environmental impacts from future development (e.g., air quality, traffic, water availability, climate
change, etc.), impacts from the airport, land use compatibility, and comments on the content of the draft
General Plan and draft Climate Action Plan. Please see Chapter 2 of the Final EIR for a complete list of all
comments received and responses to comments.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the
Environmental Protection Procedures (Title 19) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, a program environmental
impact report (EIR) was prepared for the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and associated actions for
consistency with said documents. The EIR addresses the environmental impacts associated with all
discretionary actions for the proposed project, including estimated build-out of the General Plan. City
staff issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and held a public scoping meeting on January 27, 2011 at the
City of Carlsbad Faraday Building. The combined NOP and scoping meeting notice was distributed to all
responsible and trustee agencies, as well as other agencies, and individuals who requested notice, and
was published in the North County Times. At the scoping meeting, the public was invited to comment on
the scope and content of the EIR. Written responses were received and these comments were taken into
consideration prior to developing a detailed scope of work for the EIR and are published as an appendix
to the EIR.
On April 4, 2014, the Draft EIR, and on March 20, 2015, the Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR, were
published and the city notified interested Responsible and Trustee Agencies, as well as other interested
agencies and individuals who requested to be noticed. The "Notice of Completion" for the Draft EIR
commenced an initial 45 day public review and comment period, which was extended to June 20, 2014;
and the “Notice of Completion” for the Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR commenced a 45-day review
of the recirculated portions. All public notices described in this paragraph advised that the Draft EIR or
Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR were available for review at four locations: the City of Carlsbad
Planning Division; the City Clerk's Office; the Carlsbad Dove Library; and the Georgina Cole Library.
Complete copies were also available for purchase, with or without the appendices and on CD, through the
Planning Division. The Draft EIR and Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR were also posted to the city’s
website.
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A total of 303 comment letters and emails (pertaining to the draft General Plan, Climate Action Plan
and/or EIR) were submitted. Responses were prepared for each comment and are included in Chapter 3
of the Final EIR. Pursuant to CEQA, responses were mailed to the Public Agencies that submitted
comments. All commenters were notified of the availability of the Final EIR.
The EIR analyzed the following areas of potential environmental impact:
TABLE E – POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ANALYZED BY EIR
Aesthetics Air Quality
Biological Resources Energy, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
Geology, Soils and Seismicity Hazardous Materials, Airport Safety and
Wildfires
Historical, Archaeological, and Paleontological
Resources Hydrology and Flooding/Water Quality
Land Use, Housing and Population Noise
Public Facilities and Services Public Utilities and Infrastructure
Transportation Agricultural Resources
Additionally, the EIR includes other sections required by CEQA including an Executive Summary, Project
Description, Impacts Not Potentially Significant, Growth Inducing Impacts, Cumulative Impacts, Significant
and Unavoidable Impacts, Significant Irreversible Environmental Change, Impacts Found Not to be
Significant, and Analysis of Alternatives. Five alternatives are considered in the EIR. The alternatives
include the "No Project" alternative (existing General Plan), the three land use alternatives based on the
initial land use concepts – (Alternative 1 - Centers, Alternative 2 - Active Waterfront, and Alternative 3 -
Core Focus); the fifth alternative is the Reduced Density alternative, which was added to the EIR as part
of the Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR.
The analysis contained in the EIR concluded that the project would result in a less than significant impact,
with the exception of five significant and unavoidable impacts:
1. Air quality (see Recirculated Portions of the Draft EIR for Impacts 3.2-1, 3.2-2, 3.2-3 and 3.2-4)
2. Transportation (see Draft EIR for Impact 3.13-1)
In compliance with CEQA, findings of fact, a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program are recommended for adoption to address the significant and
unavoidable impacts.
Pursuant to CEQA, before a project, which is determined to have significant, unmitigated environmental
effects, can be approved, the public agency must consider and adopt a "Statement of Overriding
Considerations" per CEQA Guidelines 15043 and 15093. The primary purpose of CEQA is to fully inform
the decision makers and the public of the environmental effects of a proposed project and to include
feasible mitigation measures and alternatives to reduce any such adverse effects below a level of
significance. However, CEQA recognizes and authorizes the approval of projects where not all adverse
impacts can be fully lessened or avoided. The Lead Agency must explain and justify its conclusion to
approve such a project through a statement of overriding considerations setting forth the proposed
project's general social, economic, policy or other public benefits that support the agency's informed
conclusion to approve the project. The CEQA findings of fact, a statement of overriding considerations,
and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for impacts to air quality and transportation are
attached to the Planning Commission Resolution for the program EIR.
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VI. COMPLETION OF ENVISION CARLSBAD PHASE 2
Following approval of the draft General Plan, work will continue on Envision Carlsbad Phase 2.
Amendments to various other policy and regulatory documents will be prepared to be consistent with
and implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. These amendments will include:
A comprehensive update of the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance (this
work has been initiated; the city received grants from the Coastal Commission and Ocean
Protection Council to conduct sea level rise analysis and update the Local Coastal Program,
including the Zoning Ordinance. Staff is currently reviewing consultant proposals to complete this
work.)
Revisions to master and specific plans for consistency with the General Plan
Revisions to Local Facility Management Zone plans for consistency with the General Plan
Drafting of ordinances to implement components of the Climate Action Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7111 (EIR)
a. Exhibit 1A: Final Program EIR 13-02 dated June 2015 (incorporated by reference; previously
distributed to the Planning Commission and City Council)
b. Exhibit 1B: Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
c. Exhibit 1C: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7112 (GPA, ZCA, ZC, LCPA, CFIP amendment)
a. Exhibit 2A: Draft Carlsbad General Plan dated February 2014 (incorporated by reference;
previously distributed to the Planning Commission and City Council)
b. Exhibit 2B: General Plan Figure 2-1 Land Use Map dated July 18, 2015
c. Exhibit 2C: Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment dated July 18, 2015
d. Exhibit X: draft City Council Ordinance for ZCA 07-01 and ZC 15-02
i. Exhibit X1: Zoning Map (ZC 15-02) dated July 18, 2015
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7113 (Climate Action Plan)
a. Exhibit 3A: Draft Climate Action Plan dated March 2014 (incorporated by reference; previously
distributed to the Planning Commission and City Council)
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7114 (Policy 43 – Excess Dwelling Unit Allocation)
5. Draft General Plan Summary
6. Draft 2013-2021 Housing Element Summary
7. Comparison of Proposed and Existing General Plan Goals and Policies
8. Description and Analysis of Draft Land Use and Zone Map Changes
a. Exhibit 8A: Category 1 Land Use Change Areas
b. Exhibit 8B: Letter dated February 10, 2015 from Hofman Planning & Engineering on behalf of
Kilroy Realty Corporation
c. Exhibit 8C: Letter dated November 19, 2014 from Encina Waste Water Authority
d. Exhibit 8D: Staff’s Recommended General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Map Book
(distributed under separate cover)
e. Exhibit 8E: Staff’s Recommended Carlsbad Zoning and Local Coastal Program Zoning Map Book
(distributed under separate cover)
9. Analysis of Draft General Plan and Growth Management Public Facilities Performance Standards
10. Strikeout and Underline of Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment
11. Strikeout and Underline of Zoning Ordinance Regulations Amendment
12. Draft Climate Action Plan Summary
13. Letter from Ross Barber dated May 6, 2015
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DRAFT GENERAL PLAN SUMMARY
Draft General Plan Elements
The draft General Plan is comprised of 10 elements; as indicated in Table 5-1, some elements address
the mandatory elements per state law and some address topics that are not required by state law
(optional elements).
Table 5-1: Elements of the Draft General Plan
Element
Number Element Title/Topic Mandatory Optional
1 Introduction X
2 Land Use and Community Design X (land use) X (community
design)
3 Mobility X (circulation)
4 Open Space, Conservation and
Recreation
X (open space)
X (conservation)
X (recreation)
5 Noise X
6 Public Safety X
7 Arts, History, Culture and Education X
8 Economy, Business Diversity and
Tourism X
9 Sustainability X
10 Housing X
The following briefly describes each element and highlights information for the Planning Commission
and City Council to be aware of. This document is not meant to address or summarize all information
contained in the draft General Plan elements; each draft element provides a thorough narrative of the
element’s purpose and issues related to the subject of the element.
1. Introduction
Element 1 Introduction identifies the vision of the draft General Plan (Carlsbad Community Vision), and
describes the scope, purpose, key strategies and how the plan is organized.
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2. Land Use and Community Design (LUCD)
The LUCD Element directs the location, form, and character of future development, shaping where
people will live, work, play, and shop in Carlsbad. It identifies the desirable pattern for the ultimate
development of the city, seeks to ensure that land use planning reflects the community’s evolution and
changing demographics, conserves the natural environment, and promotes synergies between land uses
to promote walking, biking, and sustainable lifestyles. The LUCD Element also includes policies for
growth management, ensuring that growth is distributed across the community consistent with
infrastructure capacity, and that infrastructure and public facilities keep pace with population growth.
Table 5-2 – LUCD Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Land Use Map
The LUCD Element contains a Land Use Map (Figure 2-1) that applies land use
designations to properties throughout the city. The Land Use Map reflects all of the
land use changes that were shown on the Preferred Plan, as well as other residential
land use changes that the City Council directed staff to evaluate as part of the draft
General Plan analysis (referred to as Category 1 land use changes in Attachment 8 to
Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015). Staff does not recommend
approval of all of the Category 1 land use changes (please see Planning Commission
Staff Report Attachment 8 for more information).
Land Use
Designations
No significant changes to existing land use designations are proposed. The following
summarizes proposed designation title changes:
Residential designations: the titles of the residential designation are proposed to
be changed to clearly reflect the allowed density range (e.g., existing “RLM (0-4
du/ac)” will be changed to “R-4 (Residential 0-4 du/ac).”
The title of “Tourist/Recreation Commercial (TR)” is proposed to be changed to
“Visitor Commercial (VC).”
A new designation of “Public (P)” is proposed to replace the “Government (G)”,
“Public Utilities (U)” and all existing school designations (E, H, HC, J and P).
The “Unplanned Area (UA)” designation will be eliminated by applying a
different designation on such sites. There are only three properties currently
designated UA; two are shown on the Preferred Plan to be designated for
residential and commercial uses, the other property contains a water tank
(owned by CMWD) and is proposed to be designated “Public (P)”.
Growth
Management
Residential
Dwelling Unit
Limit
Section 2.6 of the draft General Plan identifies the number of residential dwelling
units that will result from the draft Land Use Map. Draft General Plan Table 2-9
shows that the draft plan complies with the Growth Management residential
dwelling limits; provided, however, that the proposed residential land use changes
in the northeast quadrant are reduced to ensure compliance with the residential
dwelling limit in that quadrant. See Attachment 8 to Planning Commission Staff
Report dated July 18, 2015 for more information on this issue and staff’s
recommendation.
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2. Land Use and Community Design (LUCD), Continued
Table 5-2 – LUCD Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Special
Planning
Considerations
The draft General Plan describes areas of the city where there are special planning
considerations. Many of these are part of the existing General Plan and are
proposed to be carried forward/enhanced in the draft General Plan, such as the
Coastal Zone, Village, Barrio, McClellan-Palomar Airport and the Cannon Road Open
Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor. The draft General Plan also proposes to
add information regarding special considerations for the following six additional
areas (see Figure 2-2 of the draft General Plan):
Carlsbad Boulevard/Agua Hedionda
Center (existing Encina Power Station
site)
Special considerations pertain to the
future redevelopment of the site with
visitor commercial and open space uses,
and development of a new power plant
Plaza Camino Real Special considerations pertain to
redevelopment of the mall
Sunny Creek Commercial
Special considerations pertain to
developing this site with residential and
neighborhood oriented commercial uses.
Palomar Corridor
Special considerations pertain to
maintaining this area as the city’s
employment core
Ponto/Southern Waterfront
Special considerations pertain to
developing the Ponto area consistent
with the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision
Plan, and providing additional
opportunities for recreation and
gathering places along the ocean.
Murphy
Special considerations pertain to
providing an open space buffer between
the lagoon and residential development
on the northern portion of the site.
LUCD Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015 for
a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those proposed in the
draft General Plan.
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3. Mobility
Much of Carlsbad’s transportation system has developed within the last 30 years, concurrent with the
city’s physical expansion. The transportation emphasis during this period has been on improving travel
by the automobile, within the framework of the city’s Growth Management Plan (established as a result
of Proposition E in 1986). The existing 1994 General Plan and the Growth Management Plan helped
assure that infrastructure was provided in a systematic fashion as the city grew and developed.
The transportation system envisioned in the 1994 General Plan has largely been realized, with the
majority of the street infrastructure constructed to its ultimate configuration. As the city looks
increasingly to infill development rather than outward expansion, the primary transportation issues
relate to protecting and enhancing the community’s quality of life, as reflected in the core values of the
Carlsbad Community Vision. The community’s vision identifies the community’s desire for better
pedestrian and bicycle connections between neighborhoods, destinations, and different parts of the
community, and a balanced transportation system rather than a singular focus on automobile
movement.
In addition to the community’s vision for improved pedestrian and bicycle mobility, in 2008, the State of
California passed Assembly Bill 1358, the California Complete Streets Act. This bill requires that all
general plan circulation elements developed after January 1, 2011 include a complete streets approach
that balances the needs of all users of the street, including motorists, pedestrians, bicycles, children,
persons with disabilities, seniors, movers of commercial goods, and users of public transportation.
The draft Mobility Element establishes a new “livable streets” (a.k.a “complete streets”) plan that
improves mobility and connectivity for all users of the transportation system.
Table 5-3 – Mobility Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Street
Typologies
A key component of the livable streets strategy is the creation of new street typologies
that are based on prioritized modes of mobility – automobile, pedestrian, bicycle, and
transit. See Section 3.3 of the draft Mobility Element.
Street
System
The location and number of streets in the city’s street network remain largely the same
as currently planned, with one exception:
As shown on Figure 3-1 of the draft General Plan, the extension of Cannon Road
(from its current terminus east of College Blvd. to the city’s eastern boundary) is no
longer planned as part of the city’s future street network (as it is shown on the
current Circulation Plan). A future trail is planned in place of the road extension
(see Figure 4-4 of the draft General Plan).
The future completion of Poinsettia Lane and College Blvd, and extension of Camino
Junipero remain part of the city’s planned street network, as shown on Figure 3-1 and
Table 3-2 of the draft General Plan.
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3. Mobility, Continued
Table 5-3 – Mobility Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Growth
Management
/Level of
Service
The city’s existing Growth Management circulation performance standard was
established to implement the current 1994 auto-centric circulation plan and is not an
appropriate standard to achieve the proposed livable streets policies. Therefore, the
Growth Management circulation performance standard is proposed to be revised (see
Attachments 8 and 9 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015).
The proposed performance standard establishes a multi-modal approach to
evaluating the performance of the city’s transportation system, rather than only
evaluating the performance of automobile mobility. As specified in draft General Plan
policy 3-P.4, a level of service (LOS) D or better is required for the prioritized mode
(i.e. auto, pedestrian, bicycle, or transit) of a particular street.
LOS Exempt
Streets
As shown in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), at buildout of the draft General
Plan, vehicle level of service on vehicle-prioritized streets is anticipated to operate at
LOS D or better, except for the following city streets, which are anticipated to operate
below LOS D.
Palomar Airport Road between Interstate 5 and College Boulevard
Palomar Airport Road between El Camino Real and Melrose Drive
La Costa Avenue between Interstate 5 and El Camino Real
El Camino Real between Palomar Airport Road and La Costa Avenue
The streets listed above would generally be congested during peak periods; however,
during most hours of the day, the facility would have sufficient capacity to serve the
vehicle demand. The arterial streets listed above would need to be widened beyond
their four- or six-lane cross-sections to operate at the city’s standard for vehicle level
of service (LOS D or better); however, creating streets wider than six lanes is
inconsistent with the goals of the draft General Plan. In addition, widening these
streets beyond six lanes creates new challenges for intersection operations,
maintenance, and storm water management. Therefore, rather than widening these
arterial streets, the draft General Plan promotes implementation of transportation
demand management (e.g. promote travel by modes other than the single-occupant
vehicle), transportation system management (e.g. signal timing coordination and
improved transit service) and livable streets techniques to better manage the
transportation system as a whole.
The four streets listed above are identified in draft General Plan policy 3-P.8 as LOS
exempt facilities; and staff proposes to add text to this policy (in response to
comments on the EIR) that will specify these streets will be LOS exempt after the
completion of College Blvd. and Poinsettia Lane. See Chapter 4 of the Final EIR for the
draft General Plan.
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3. Mobility, Continued
Mobility Element Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July
18, 2015 for a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those
proposed in the draft General Plan.
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4. Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCR)
Open space is one of Carlsbad’s principal defining features and serves several different purposes. Many
open spaces are conserved as natural habitat. Other open spaces fulfill both habitat conservation and
recreational needs, or are specifically designated for recreational use. The OSCR Element addresses
open space for resource conservation and recreation, as well as environmental quality topics such as air
and water quality.
The OSCR Element accomplishes this, first, by identifying an overall classification system for open space,
which provides the framework for more detailed discussion of open space needs for habitat and
resource conservation, and parkland needs of a growing and changing population. Open space and park
standards are consistent with those in the Carlsbad Growth Management Plan, and future demand for
open space and parks is identified based on projected population growth considering the distribution of
new residences.
The OSCR Element also addresses beaches, trails, and agricultural resources, followed lastly by
discussion of air quality and water quality.
Table 5-4 – OSCR Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Existing
Elements
Combined
Existing Open Space and Conservation Element and Parks and Recreation Element are
combined into a single element.
Maintain
Commitment
to Open
Space and
Parks
The draft General Plan continues and reinforces the city’s existing commitment to
providing open space and parks for the community.
No change is proposed that will reduce open space or parks in the city
Growth
Management
Open
Space
Section 4.2 of the draft General Plan identifies the Growth Management
performance standard for open space, which is satisfied through
implementation of applicable local facility management zone plans. The
draft General Plan policy 4-P.5 requires compliance with the Growth
Management standard for open space.
Parks
Section 4.2 of the draft General Plan identifies the Growth Management
performance standard for parks and draft General Plan Table 4-7 shows that
there will be sufficient parkland in compliance with the standard at buildout
of the draft General Plan.
Public
Comment
Staff received a significant number of written comments related to open space and
parks. All comments and responses are included in the Final EIR; the Planning
Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015 provides a summary of the comments
related to open space and parks.
OSCR Element Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18,
2015 for a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those proposed
in the draft General Plan.
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5. Noise
Noise can affect all aspects of daily life; the Noise Element identifies acceptable noise thresholds for
various types of uses and policies to minimize the effects of noise on those uses.
Table 5-5 – Noise Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
No Significant Change Most existing noise policies are carried forward with the draft General Plan.
Updated Exhibits Updated noise contour exhibits are included
Consistent with ALUCP Noise information relative to the airport is consistent with the McClellan-
Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
Noise Element Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18,
2015 for a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those proposed
in the draft General Plan.
6. Public Safety
The purpose of the Public Safety Element is to acknowledge the risk posed by hazards, and to reduce the
risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural
and manmade hazards. The Public Safety Element contains the city’s goals and policies related to:
Flooding and coastal hazards
Geologic and seismic hazards
Airport hazards
Hazardous materials
Police, fire and emergency services
Emergency preparedness
Table 5-6 – Public Safety Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
No Significant Change Most existing public safety policies are carried forward with draft General
Plan
New topics addressed
Sea level rise
Tsunamis and seiches
Facility needs for police and fire services
Updated Exhibits New and updated hazards exhibits are provided
Public Safety Element Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated
July 18, 2015 for a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those
proposed in the draft General Plan.
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7. Arts, History, Culture, and Education (AHCE)
The AHCE Element seeks to preserve and enhance Carlsbad’s cultural resources, expand and promote
visual and performing arts and arts education, and support lifelong learning through youth and adult
educational institutions and services.
Table 5-7 – AHCE Element Highlighted Topics/Issues
Topic/Issue Description
Cultural History
Most existing goals and policies are carried forward with the draft
General Plan. Within the current General Plan, historic and cultural
preservation goals and policies are contained in the Open Space and
Conservation Element; within the draft General Plan they are contained
in the AHCE Element.
While no significant change is proposed to existing goals and policies on
this topic, new information is added that describes the history of
Carlsbad, tracing the city’s cultural roots from pre-Colombian times to
the modern day; natural and built landmarks that represent important
links to the city’s cultural history are highlighted.
Arts
The current General Plan has a single Arts Element; the draft General
Plan combines the topic of arts with the topics of history, culture and
education.
Most existing arts goals and policies are carried forward with the draft
General Plan and are enhanced with additional goals and policies, as
recommended by the Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Office staff.
Education
Education is a new topic addressed in the draft General Plan. The
Carlsbad Community Vision identifies the importance of education and
lifelong learning; the draft General Plan provides information, goals and
policies to support this important community value.
AHCE Element Goals and Policies - See Attachment 6 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18,
2015 for a comparison of goals and policies contained in the existing General Plan with those proposed
in the draft General Plan.
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8. Economy, Business Diversity, and Tourism
This element outlines the city’s economic development objectives, serves to ensure that economic
decision-making is integrated with other aspects of the city’s development, and provides a framework
for detailed implementing actions. Topics addressed include:
Fiscal vibrancy;
Business retention, expansion, attraction and incubation;
Tourism; and
City’s role in economic development.
This is a new topic addressed by the draft General Plan. The Carlsbad Community Vision identifies the
importance of strengthening the city’s strong and diverse economy and its position as an employment
hub in north San Diego County; and the importance of promoting tourism, business diversity, and
increasing shopping and dining opportunities. This new element provides information, goals and
policies to support these important community values (the new goals and policies are located in Section
8.6 of the draft General Plan).
9. Sustainability
Sustainability can be defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Since sustainability is an
integral part of the draft General Plan, sustainability policies are included within each of the elements as
appropriate. The Sustainability Element provides the overarching framework for sustainability, and
includes policies focused on topics central to sustainability not covered elsewhere. This element
identifies policies focused on:
Climate change and greenhouse gases (GHG) reduction (more information on this topic can be
found in the draft Climate Action Plan);
Water conservation, recycling, and supply;
Green building;
Sustainable energy and energy security; and
Sustainable food.
This is a new topic addressed by the draft General Plan. The Carlsbad Community Vision identifies the
importance of building on the city’s sustainability initiatives to emerge as a leader in green development
and sustainability, and the importance of pursuing public/private partnerships to promote sustainable
water, energy, recycling and foods efforts. This new element provides information, goals and policies to
support these important community values (the new goals and policies are located in Section 9.8 of the
draft General Plan).
10. Housing
See Attachment 5 to Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015 for a summary of the draft
2013-2021 Housing Element.
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DRAFT 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT - SUMMARY
A. Overview
The proposed draft General Plan includes an update to the Housing Element to address housing in Carlsbad
for the 2013-2021 housing planning period (see subsection B for more information on the planning period).
The purpose and requirements of the Housing Element are described in Section 4.1 (Introduction) of the draft
Housing Element. In summary, the Housing Element provides 1) an assessment of both current and future
housing needs and constraints in meeting these needs; and 2) a strategy comprised of housing goals, policies,
and programs to meet the city’s housing needs.
The draft Housing Element identifies strategies and programs that focus on:
1. Conserving and improving existing affordable housing;
2. Maximizing housing opportunities throughout the community;
3. Assisting in the provision of affordable housing;
4. Removing governmental and other constraints to housing investment; and
5. Promoting fair and equal housing opportunities
A primary focus of the draft Housing Element is to demonstrate that the city has a sufficient amount of land
designated at appropriate housing densities to accommodate Carlsbad’s share of the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA), which is an estimate of the number of housing units needed to accommodate the
projected population growth of all income groups (through the year 2021). See subsection E for more
information on how the city accommodates its RHNA share.
B. Housing Planning Period
State law requires every city and county in California to:
1. Adopt a housing element as part of its general plan that demonstrates the community’s housing
needs can be accommodated; and
2. Update the housing element per a state-specified schedule
State law now requires housing elements to be updated every eight years (previous housing elements were
required to be updated every five years) to reflect a community’s changing housing needs. The previous
(2005-2010) housing planning period for the San Diego region was extended by state legislation (SB 575) to
align local housing elements with regional transportation planning. Therefore, the city’s 2005-2010 Housing
Element covered the period spanning July 1, 2005 through April 29, 2013. The proposed draft Housing
Element update covers the planning period of April 30, 2013 through April 29, 2021. Per state law, the city is
required to do a mid-cycle update (2017) to verify Carlsbad’s housing needs are still being accommodated;
and a comprehensive update of the Housing Element will be required at the end of the eight-year planning
period.
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The Housing Element is an integrated part of the General Plan, but is updated more frequently (per state law)
to ensure its relevancy and accuracy. As an eight-year plan covering the 2013-2021 period, the Housing
Element differs from the city's other General Plan elements, which cover a much longer period (through year
2035).
C. Housing Element Programs
The programs proposed in the draft Housing Element are substantially the same as those in the previous
2005-2010 Housing Element. Appendix A of the draft Housing Element provides a summary of the city’s
accomplishments in implementing the programs of the 2005-2010 Housing Element. Some of the programs
were completed and are not necessary to continue; other programs are of an ongoing nature and are
proposed as part of the draft Housing Element.
The 2005-2010 Housing Element contained programs that required the city to amend its General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance to increase residential capacity to accommodate lower and moderate income households,
and to establish or amend city regulations related to housing for persons with disabilities, farm laborers and
homeless persons, and alternative, transitional and supportive housing. All of those amendments were
completed.
D. Adequacy of Sites in Meeting the RHNA
To demonstrate that the city can accommodate its share of the RHNA for the draft 2013-2021 Housing
Element, the draft element identifies an inventory of sites that can accommodate future housing affordable
to lower, moderate and above moderate income households. Information about the draft Housing Element
residential sites inventory and other housing resources can be found in Section 4.3 (Resources Available) of
the draft Housing Element.
The sites inventory for the draft Housing Element relies, in part, on the residential land use changes proposed
per the draft General Plan Land Use Map. Table 6-1 shows the sites inventory of the draft Housing Element,
including all residential land use changes that were evaluated for the General Plan update; however, as
described in Attachment 8 to the Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015, the city cannot
approve all of the proposed residential land use changes.
Table 6-2 shows the sites inventory for the draft Housing Element that would result if staff's recommended
residential land use changes are approved per staff’s recommendations in Attachment 8 to the Planning
Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015.
Table 6-1 - Draft Housing Element - Adequacy of Sites in Meeting RHNA, by Household Income1
Site Type Very
Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Units constructed/approved in development projects 46 123 167 935 1,271
Units that can be accommodated on vacant land 1,264 691 661 1,622 4,238
Units that can be accommodated on underutilized land 1,102 140 264 550 2,056
Total 2,412 954 1,092 3,107 7,565
RHNA 912 693 1,062 2,332 4,999
Surplus/Deficit 1,500 261 30 775 2,566
1 The sites inventory will be updated to reflect the residential land use designation changes approved as part of the
draft General Plan.
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Table 6-2 - Draft Housing Element
Staff Recommended Adequacy of Sites in Meeting RHNA, by Household Income1
Site Type Very
Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
Units constructed/approved in development projects 46 123 167 935 1,271
Units that can be accommodated on vacant land 220 691 729 1,622 3,262
Units that can be accommodated on underutilized land 1,102 140 264 410 1,916
Total 1,368 954 1,160 2,967 6,449
RHNA 912 693 1,062 2,332 4,999
Surplus/Deficit 456 261 98 635 1,450
1 The sites inventory will be updated to reflect the residential land use designation changes approved as part of the
draft General Plan.
E. Housing Element Progress
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) reviews housing elements to
determine that they are in compliance with state law. On July 25, 2013, the city submitted its draft housing
element to HCD for review. HCD staff completed their review and issued a letter, dated September 10, 2013
(on file in the Planning Division), confirming that the draft 2013-2021 Housing Element complies with state
law. Following City Council adoption of the Housing Element, it will be resubmitted to HCD for a final
determination of compliance with state law. Obtaining the state’s finding of compliance is important: without
it the city would not be eligible for certain types of grant funding and, if challenged, a court could determine
that the city’s General Plan is invalid.
F. Public Participation
Information about public participation during the preparation of the draft Housing Element can be found in
Section 4.1 (Introduction) of the draft Housing Element.
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COMPARISON OF PROPOSED AND EXISTING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES
This document compares the goals and policies of the proposed draft General Plan to those of the existing General Plan; the draft General Plan
contains two new elements (Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism Element and Sustainability Element) and there is no comparison provided
for these two elements.
Comparison Table 1 – Land Use and Community Design Element
The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element and
identifies the related existing General Plan goals, objectives and
policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective or
policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have been
reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent, clarify,
reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal, objective or
policy. New goal and policy numbers are listed below and are
highlighted in the comparison table.
New goals and policies:
Goals: 2-G.3; 2-G.6; 2-G.7; 2-G.17, 2-G.19, 2-G.20, 2-G.26, 2-G.27
Policies: 2-P.1, 2-P.3, 2-P.31, 2-P.41, 2-P.45 to 2-P.54, 2-P.68 to 70,
2-P.72-88
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT EXISTING LAND USE ELEMENT
Goals – Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.1 Maintain a land use program with amount, design and arrangement
of varied uses that serve to protect and enhance the character and
image of the city as expressed in the Carlsbad Community Vision,
and balance development with preservation and enhancement of
open space.
[Goal - Overall Land Use Pattern]
A.1 A City which preserves and enhances the environment, character
and image of itself as a desirable residential, beach and open space
oriented community.
[Goal - Overall Land Use Pattern]
A.2 A City which provides for an orderly balance of both public and
private land uses within convenient and compatible locations
throughout the community and ensures that all such uses, type,
amount, design and arrangement serve to protect and enhance the
environment, character and image of the City.
[Goal - Commercial]
A.2 A City that provides for the development of compatible,
conveniently located Local, General, Regional, Travel/Recreation
Commercial, and Office and Related Commercial uses.
2-G.2 Promote a diversity of compatible land uses throughout the city, to
enable people to live close to job locations, adequate and con-
venient commercial services, and public support systems such as
transit, parks, schools, and utilities.
2-G.3 Promote infill development that makes efficient use of limited land
supply, while ensuring compatibility and integration with existing
uses. Ensure that infill properties develop with uses and develop-
ment intensities supporting a cohesive development pattern.
2-G.4 Provide balanced neighborhoods with a variety of housing types
and density ranges to meet the diverse demographic, economic and
social needs of residents, while ensuring a cohesive urban form with
careful regard for compatibility.
[Goal - Residential]
A.1 A City which provides for a variety of housing types and density
ranges to meet the diverse economic and social requirements of
residents, yet still ensures a cohesive urban form with careful
regard for compatibility while retaining the present predominance
of single family residences.
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Goals – Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.5 Protect the neighborhood atmosphere and identity of existing resi-
dential areas.
[Objective - Residential]
B.2 To preserve the neighborhood atmosphere and identity of existing
residential areas.
2-G.6 Allow a range of mixed-use centers in strategic locations that
maximize access to commercial services from transit and residential
areas.
2-G.7 Ensure that neighborhood serving shopping and mixed-use centers
include shopping as a pedestrian-oriented focus for the surrounding
neighborhood, are physically integrated with the surroundings, and
contain neighborhood-serving stores and small offices. Where
appropriate, include in the centers high and medium density
housing surrounding the retail core or integrated in mixed-use
buildings.
2-G.8 Provide opportunities for continued economic growth and vitality
that enhance Carlsbad’s position as a premier regional employment
center.
[Goal - Overall Land Use Pattern]
A.3 A City which provides for land uses which through their
arrangement, location and size, support and enhance the economic
viability of the community.
[Goal - Commercial]
A.3 A City that promotes economic development strategies, for
commercial, industrial, office and tourist-oriented land uses.
2-G.9 Accommodate a diversity of business establishments in
appropriately-scaled settings, including large-scaled industrial and
research and development establishments proximate to the
Palomar-McClellan-Palomar Airport, regionally-scaled shopping
centers, and neighborhood-serving commercial centers with
smaller-sized stores, restaurants and offices to meet shopping,
recreation, and service needs of residents and visitors.
[Goal - Commercial]
A.1 A City that achieves a healthy and diverse economic base by
creating a climate for economic growth and stability to attract
quality commercial development to serve the employment,
shopping, recreation, and service needs of Carlsbad residents.
2-G.10 Promote continued growth of visitor-oriented land uses, and
provide enhanced opportunities for new hotels and visitor-services
in desirable locations.
[Goal - Commercial]
A.4 A City that promotes recreational and tourist-oriented land uses
which serve visitors, employees of the industrial and business
centers, as well as residents of the city.
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Goals – Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.11 Provide industrial lands that can accommodate a wide range of
pollution-free industrial establishments, including those of
relatively high intensity; research and development and related
uses set in campus or park-like settings; as well as moderate to low
intensity establishments capable of being located adjacent to
residential areas with minimal buffering and attenuation
measures.
[Goal - Industrial]
A City which develops an industrial base of light, pollution-free industries
of such magnitude as will provide a reasonable tax base and a balance of
opportunities for employment of local residents.
[Objectives - Industrial]
B.1 To provide industrial lands which can accommodate a wide range
of industrial uses, including those of relatively high intensity, while
minimizing negative impacts to surrounding land uses.
B.2 To provide and protect industrial lands for the development of
communities of high technology, research and development
industries and related uses set in campus or park-like settings.
B.3 To provide and protect industrial lands which can accommodate a
wide range of moderate to low intensity industrial uses capable of
being located adjacent to residential areas with minimal buffering
and attenuation measures.
2-G.12 Ensure adequate provision of community-serving facilities such as
child daycare facilities, places of worship, educational institutions
and schools.
[Goal - Community Facilities]
A City which provides land for child daycare facilities, places of worship,
educational institutions or schools, and other community services facilities.
2-G.13 Maintain land use compatibility between McClellan-Palomar
Airport and surrounding land uses, and encourage the airport’s
continued operations while ensuring it does not unduly impact
existing neighborhoods and communities.
[Goal - Airport]
A City which maintains land use compatibility between McClellan-
Palomar Airport and surrounding land uses.
[Objective - Airport]
B.1 To encourage the continued operation of McClellan-Palomar
Airport.
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Goals – Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.14 Participate with other cities in the county, through the San Diego
Association of Governments, in working towards solution of
regional issues.
[ Goal - Regional Issues]
A City which participates with other cities in the County, through the San
Diego Association of Governments, in working towards the solution of
regional issues.
2-G.15 Support agricultural uses throughout the city while planning for
the transition of agriculture to other uses.
[Goal - Agriculture]
A.2 A City which supports agriculture while planning for the
transition to other uses.
[Objective - Agriculture]
B.1 To permit agricultural land uses throughout the City.
Goals - Community Character, Design, and Connectedness
2-G.16 Enhance Carlsbad’s character and image as a desirable residential,
beach and open-space oriented community.
[Goal - Overall Land Use Pattern]
A.1 A City which preserves and enhances the environment, character
and image of itself as a desirable residential, beach and open space
oriented community.
2-G.18 Ensure that new development fosters a sense of community and is
designed with the focus on residents, including children, the
disabled and the elderly, instead of the automobile by providing:
safe, pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets; walkways to common
destinations such as schools, bikeways, trails, parks and stores;
homes that exhibit visual diversity, pedestrian-scale and
prominence to the street; central gathering places; and recreation
amenities for a variety of age groups.
[Goal - Residential]
A.2 A City with neighborhoods that have a sense of community where
residents including children, the disabled and the elderly feel safe
and comfortable traveling to daily destinations; where homes and
trees line the streets; where central gathering places create focal
points; and where recreation areas are provided for a variety of age
groups.
[Objective - Residential]
B.5 To ensure that new development is designed with the focus on
residents instead of the automobile by providing: pedestrian-
friendly, tree-lined streets; walkways to common destinations such
as schools, parks and stores; homes that exhibit visual diversity,
pedestrian-scale and prominence to the street; and recreation
amenities for a variety of age groups.
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Goals - Community Character, Design, and Connectedness Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.19 Ensure that new neighborhood commercial centers are designed
for pedestrian comfort, and integrated with the surrounding
neighborhoods with new streets and paths.
2-G.20 Develop an active ocean waterfront, with new growth accommo-
dated west of Interstate 5, to enable residents and visitors to
enjoy more opportunities for dining, shopping, and recreating
along the coastline. Develop public gathering places and
recreational opportunities along the coastal corridor.
2-G.21 In accordance with Proposition D, which was enacted by Carlsbad
voters in 2006, create a unique, community-oriented agricultural
and open space area along the Cannon Road corridor located east
of Interstate 5 including the existing flower fields and strawberry
fields (does not include the 50 acre parcel located adjacent to the
east side of Interstate-5).
[This draft goal is proposed to be replaced with Goals 2-G.23 to 2-G.28]
Goals - Growth Management
2-G.22 Ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided in
a timely manner to preserve the quality of life of residents.
[Goal - Growth Management and Public Facilities]
A.1 A City which ensures the timely provision of adequate public
facilities and services to preserve the quality of life of residents.
2-G.23 Develop programs that correlate the projected population with the
service capabilities of the city.
[Goal - Growth Management and Public Facilities]
A.2 A City which maintains a system of public facilities adequate for the
projected population.
Goals - The Village
2-G.24 Maintain and enhance the Village as a center for residents and
visitors with commercial, residential, dining, civic, cultural, and
entertainment activities.
[Goal - Village]
A.1 A City which preserves, enhances, and maintains the Village as a
place for living, working, shopping, recreation, civic and cultural
functions while retaining the village atmosphere and pedestrian
scale.
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Goals - The Village Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.25 Develop a distinct identity for the Village by encouraging a variety
of uses and activities, such as a mix of residential, commercial,
office, restaurants and specialty retail shops, which traditionally
locate in a pedestrian-oriented downtown area and attract
visitors and residents from across the community by creating a
lively, interesting social environment.
[Goal - Village]
A.2 A City which creates a distinct identity for the Village by
encouraging activities that traditionally locate in a pedestrian-
oriented downtown area, including offices, restaurants, and
specialty retail shops.
[Goal - Village]
A.4 A City that encourages a variety of complementary uses such as a
combination of residential and commercial uses to generate
pedestrian activity and create a lively, interesting social
environment and a profitable business setting.
Goals - The Barrio
2-G.26 Promote rejuvenation of the Barrio while maintaining its walkable,
residential character, and ensuring that new development
enhances neighborhood quality and character.
2-G.27 Celebrate the Barrio’s history and resources, and foster
development of cohesive streetscapes with strategic
improvements, including plazas where feasible.
Goals – Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor
Goals 2-G.23 through 2-G.28 are in accordance with "Proposition D -
Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Carlsbad Taxpayers'
Money" and are applicable only to the area within the Cannon Road Open
Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor (see Figure 2-2):
2-G.23 Create a unique, community-oriented open space area along the
Cannon Road corridor located immediately to the east of the
Interstate 5 freeway including the existing flower fields and
strawberry fields.
[Goal - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
Create a unique, community-oriented open space area along the Cannon
Road corridor located immediately to the east of the Interstate 5
freeway including the existing Flower Fields and Strawberry Fields.
2-G.24 Ensure that this area is permanently protected and preserved for
open space uses.
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Goals – Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-G.25 Enhance the protection of the existing flower fields.
2-G.26 Allow farming operations in the area such as the existing
strawberry fields and flower growing areas to continue.
2-G.27 Provide for the protection and preservation of environmental
resources in the area.
2-G.28 Increase public access and use to the area primarily through the
incorporation of public trails and active and passive recreation.
Policies - Land Use General Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.1 Maintain consistency between the General Plan and Title 21 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance and map).
2-P.2 Update the city’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) to be consistent with
the General Plan. Work with the California Coastal Commission to
gain permitting authority for all areas of the city in the Coastal
Zone.
[Policy - Overall Land Use Pattern]
C.17 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.
2-P.3 Allow maximum non-residential and mixed-use floor area ratios
(FARs) to be increased up to limits specified in the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance when developed, where
project proponents agree to compliance with the stipulations in
the TDM Ordinance.
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Policies - Land Use General Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.4 When uncertainty exists regarding the precise boundary of the
various land use designations identified on the Land Use Map, such
boundaries shall be interpreted as follows:
a. Where boundaries appear to follow the centerline of a street or
highway, ownership boundary lines, or topographic features such as
valleys, or ridgelines, or top/bottom of bluffs/slopes then the
boundaries shall be interpreted to follow the lines/features they
appear to follow.
b. Where boundaries appear to reflect environmental and resource
management considerations, boundaries shall be interpreted in a
manner which is consistent with the considerations that the
boundary reflects.
[Boundary Definition Between Land Use Classifications; page 24]
It is the intent of the Land Use Map to show the general outlines of
various land use classifications. The boundaries are not intended to be
precise legal boundaries. When uncertainty does exist as to the precise
boundary lines of various land uses identified on the map, such lines shall
be interpreted in the following manner:
a. Where boundaries appear to follow the centerline of a street or
highway, boundaries shall be construed to follow such lines;
b. Where boundaries appear to follow ownership boundary lines,
boundaries shall be construed to follow such lines;
c. Where boundaries appear to follow topographic features such as
valleys or ridgelines, boundaries shall be construed to follow such
features; and
d. Where boundaries appear to reflect environmental and resource
management considerations, boundaries shall be construed in a
manner which is consistent with the considerations that the
boundary reflects.
2-P.5 Work with SANDAG through participation in its various standing
committees on regional plans and initiatives. Adopt local imple-
menting policies and programs when found to be consistent with
the General Plan and in the best interests of Carlsbad’s residents
and businesses.
[Objective - Regional Issues]
To participate with other cities in the County in developing a Regional
Growth Management Strategy.
[Policy - Regional Issues]
Implement the policies of the Regional Growth Management Strategy
when the program is adopted by the City.
Policies - Residential
2-P.6 Encourage the provision of lower and moderate-income housing to
meet the objectives of the Housing Element.
[Policy - Residential]
C.1 Encourage the provision of low and moderate income dwelling units
to meet the objectives of the City's Housing Element.
a.
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2-P.7 Do not permit residential development below the minimum of the
density range, except in the following circumstances and subject to
the findings required by California Government Code Section 65863:
a. When one single-family dwelling is constructed on a legal lot that
existed as of October 28, 2004.
b. When one single-family dwelling is constructed on a lot that was
created by consolidating two legal nonconforming lots into one lot
(this only applies to lots that are nonconforming in lot area).
c. When a legal lot is developed with one or more residential units that
existed as of October 28, 2004; provided, the existing units are to
remain and it is not feasible to construct the number of additional
units needed to meet the minimum density without requiring the
removal of the existing units.
[Residential density provisions on page 14]
…density may be approved below the minimum of the density range in
the following circumstances:
b. When a single, one-family dwelling is constructed on a legal lot that
existed as of October 28, 2004.
c. When a single, one-family dwelling is constructed on a lot that was
created by consolidating two legal nonconforming lots into one lot
(this only applies to lots that are nonconforming in lot area).
d. When a legal lot is developed with one or more residential units that
existed as of October 28, 2004; provided, the existing units are to
remain and it is not feasible to construct the number of additional
units needed to meet the minimum density without requiring the
removal of the existing units.
2-P.8 Do not permit residential development to exceed the applicable
Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) density unless the
following findings are made:
a. The project qualifies for and will receive an allocation of “excess”
dwelling units, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 43.
b. The project will provide sufficient additional public facilities for the
density in excess of the GMCP to ensure that the adequacy of the
city’s public facilities plans will not be adversely impacted. [This is
redundant with the last finding of this policy]
bc. There have been sufficient residential projects approved at
densities below the GMCP so the citywide and quadrant dwelling
unit limits will not be exceeded as a result of the proposed project.
cd. All necessary public facilities required by the Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan will be constructed, or are guaranteed to be
constructed, concurrently with the need for them created by this
development and in compliance with adopted city standards.
[Residential density provisions on page 14]
The City shall not approve any residential development at a density that
exceeds the growth management control point for the applicable density
range without making the following findings:
a. That the project will provide sufficient additional public facilities for
the density in excess of the control point to ensure that the
adequacy of the City's public facilities plans will not be adversely
impacted.
b. That there have been sufficient developments approved in the
quadrant at densities below the control point so the approval will
not result in exceeding the quadrant limit.
c. All necessary public facilities required by the City’s Growth
Management Program will be constructed, or are guaranteed to be
constructed, concurrently with the need for them created by this
development and in compliance with the adopted City standards.
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Policies - Residential Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.9 Incentivize development of lower-income affordable housing by
allowing residential development above the GMCP and maximum
densities permitted by the General Plan, subject to the findings
specified in 2-P.8, above, and an evaluation of the following: (a) the
proposal’s compatibility with adjacent land uses, and (b) the project
site’s proximity to a minimum of one of the following: freeway or
major street; commercial center; employment opportunities; city
park or open space; or commuter rail or transit center.
[Policy - Residential]
C.2 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.
2-P.10 Development on slopes, when permitted, shall be designed to
minimize grading and comply with the hillside development pro-
visions of the Zoning Ordinance and the Carlsbad Local Coastal
Program.
[Residential provisions on page 15]
Development on slopes with an inclination of 25% to 40% shall be
permitted if designed to minimize the grading and comply with the slope
development provisions of the hillside ordinance and the Carlsbad Local
Coastal Program. However, only 50% of the area shall be used for density
calculations.
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2-P.11 Consider density and development right transfers in instances
where a property owner is preserving open space in excess of
normal city requirements for purposes of environmental
enhancement, complying with the city’s Habitat Management
Plan, or otherwise leaving developable property in its natural
condition. The density/development potential of the property
being left in open space shall be reserved for and used on the
remainder of the project site or, through an agreement with the
city, may be transferred to another property.
[Policy - Residential]
C.3 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.
[Residential provisions on pages 15-16]
In instances where a property owner is preserving a significant amount
of open space land beyond what would normally be required by city
ordinances for purposes of environmental enhancement, compliance
with the Habitat Management Plan or otherwise leaving developable
property in its natural condition, the City shall consider allowing the
density or development potential of the property being preserved to be
transferred to another portion of the property or another distinct
property. In these instances, the density/development potential of the
property being left in open space shall be reserved for and used on the
remainder of the land owned by the property owner, or through a
negotiated agreement with the City, may be transferred to land owned
by another property owner.
2-P.12 Encourage residential uses mixed in conjunction with commercial
development on commercially designated sites with Local
Shopping Center, General Commercial, Regional Commercial, and
within the Village designations, provided that “excess” dwelling
units are available, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 43, and the
findings stated in 2-P.8 are made.
[Policy - Residential]
C.10 Encourage a variety of residential accommodations and amenities
in commercial areas to increase the advantages of "close in" living
and convenient shopping.
2-P.13 Encourage medium to higher density residential uses located in
close proximity to commercial services, employment
opportunities and major transportation corridors.
[Policy - Residential]
C.5 Locate multi-family uses near commercial centers, employment
centers, and major transportation corridors.
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2-P.14 Require new and, as appropriate, existing master planned and res-
idential specific plan developments to provide usable acres to be
designated for community facilities such as daycare, worship,
youth and senior citizen activities, educational institutions and
schools.
[Policy - Residential]
C.12 Require new master planned developments and residential specific
plans of over 100 acres to provide usable acres to be designated
for community facilities such as daycare, worship, youth and senior
citizen activities. The exact amount of land will be determined by a
future amendment to the Planned Community Zone.
[Policy - Community Facilities]
C.1 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.
2-P.15 Allow the development of a two-family dwelling on all lots which
legally existed and were zoned R-2 as of December 1, 1986,
regardless of the density allowed by the residential land use
designation, provided the development of the dwellings complies
with all applicable development standards in effect at the time of
the development and subject to the findings required in Policy 2-
P.8, if applicable.
[Residential provisions on pages 16]
All legally existing R-2 lots, as of December 1, 1986, may be developed
with a two-family residence regardless of the density allowed by their
General Plan designation if they can comply with all applicable
development standards in effect at the time of their development and if
the following findings can be made:
a. That the project will provide sufficient additional public facilities
for the density in excess of the control point to ensure that the
adequacy of the City's public facilities plans will not be adversely
impacted;
b. That there have been sufficient developments approved in the
quadrant at densities below the control point to cover the units in
the project above the control point so the approval will not result
in exceeding the quadrant limit; and
c. All necessary public facilities required by this chapter will be
constructed, or are guaranteed to be constructed, concurrently
with the need for them created by this development and in
compliance with the adopted City standards.
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2-P.16 Allow residential development above the allowed maximum
density on properties with an R-1.5 or R-4 land use designation
when the implementing zone would permit a slightly higher
dwelling unit yield than the allowed maximum density, subject to
the following findings:
a. The project is consistent with the intended uses of the
applicable land use designation (R-1.5 or R-4) and other
applicable goals and policies of this General Plan.
b. There is sufficient infrastructure to support the project.
c. The proposed density does not exceed the allowed maximum
density by more than 25 percent.
d. The project qualifies for and will receive an allocation of
“excess” dwelling units, pursuant to City Council Policy No.
43.
[Residential provisions on pages 16]
There are exceptional cases where the base zone is consistent with the
land use designation but would permit a slightly higher yield than that
recommended in the low and low-medium density residential
classifications. In those exceptional cases, the City may find that the
project is consistent with this element if: a) the project is compatible
with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs expressed
herein, b) all of the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the
project, and c) the proposed density does not exceed the maximum
density allowed at the top of the range by more than an additional 25%.
Policies - Commercial and Visitor-Services
2-P.175 Locate commercial land uses as shown on the Land Use Map.
Where applications for the re-designation of land to commercial
land uses are submitted, these 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, as well as the impact on the viability of
commercial uses designated on the Land Use Map that may
compete within shared trade areas.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.1 Applications for the re-designation of land to commercial land 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.
2-P.186 Except within the Village, commercial development shall occur in
the form of discrete shopping centers, as opposed to generalized
retail districts or linear “strip commercial” patterns (i.e. long
corridors of commercial uses with numerous curb cuts, unsafe
intersection spacing, disharmonious architectural styles, and a pro-
liferation of signs).
[Policy - Commercial]
C.15 Strip commercial development (i.e. long corridors of retail/service
establishments with numerous curb cuts, inappropriate intersection
spacing, disharmonious architectural styles, and a proliferation of
signs) shall be discouraged in all areas of the City other than the
Village.
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2-P.197 Ensure that all residential areas have convenient access to daily
goods and services by locating local shopping centers centrally
within their primary trade areas, as defined in Table 2-4. Such
trade areas should minimize gaps between or overlaps with the
trade areas of other local shopping centers.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.2 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.
…
2. Locate local shopping centers so that, wherever possible, they
are centrally located within their primary trade areas.
…
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
2-P.1820 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.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.2 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.
…
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2-P.1921 Sites designated for "regional commercial" use should generally be
Llocated regional shopping centers on sites that arewhere they are
easily visible and accessible from highways and freeways. Local
shopping centers and uses may be adjacent to or, as a secondary use,
integrated into regional centers to also serve the daily convenience
needs of customers utilizing the regional shopping center.
[Description of Regional Commercial land use; page 20]
Regional centers draw customers from outside the City and generate
interregional traffic. For this reason, such centers are customarily located on
a site that is easily visible as well as accessible from interchange points
between highways and freeways. Local shopping centers may be adjunct to
regional centers to also serve the daily convenience needs of customers
utilizing the larger shopping center.
2-P.220 Sites designated forLimit "general commercial" use development
should be limited to locationssites where such uses are appropriate
and desirable, provided the development is designed to be
architecturally unified and does not result in “strip commercial”
development.
[Description of General Commercial land use; page 20]
…it may be appropriate to apply this designation to sites where
additional general commercial uses are desirable...The application of
this designation to new areas should be undertaken judiciously, so as
not to result in strip commercial development.
2-P.231 Locate Sites designated for "visitor commercial" uses should
generally be located near major transportation corridors and
proximate to key tourist/visitor draws, such as hotels, the ocean,
lagoons, the Village, LEGOLAND and other recreation venues,
McClellan-Palomar Airport, and businesses in the Palomar Airport
Road corridor. Regional, general and local shopping center uses may
be adjacent to or, as a secondary use, integrated into a visitor
commercial center to also serve the daily convenience needs of
tourists, visitors and residents.
[Description of Travel/Recreation Commercial uses; page 20]
Travel/recreation commercial uses are generally located near major
transportation corridors or recreational and resort areas such as spas,
hotels, beaches or lagoons.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.12 Orient travel/recreation commercial areas along the I-5 corridor, in the
Village, or near resort/recreation areas.
2-P.242 Build and operate commercial uses in such a way as to complement
but not conflict with adjoining residential areas. This shall be accom-
plished by:
a. Controlling lights, signage, and hours of operation to avoid
adversely impacting surrounding uses.
b. Requiring adequate landscaped buffers between commercial
and residential uses.
c. Providing bicycle and pedestrian links between commercial
centers and surrounding residential uses, and providing bicycle-
parking racks.
d. Ensuring building mass does not adversely impact surrounding
residences.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.3 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.
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Policies - Commercial and Visitor-Services Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.253 Ensure that commercial development is designed to include:
a. Integrated landscaping, parking, signs, and site and building design
b. Common ingress and egress, safe and convenient access and internal
circulation, adequate off-street parking and loading facilities. Each
commercial site should be easily accessible by pedestrians, bicyclists,
and automobiles to nearby residential development.
c. Architecture that emphasizes establishing community identity while
presenting tasteful, dignified and visually appealing designs
compatible with their surroundings.
d. A variety of courtyards and pedestrian ways, bicycle facilities,
landscaped parking lots, and the use of harmonious architecture in
the construction of buildings.
[Objective - Commercial]
B.3 To establish and maintain commercial development standards to
address landscaping, parking, signs, and site and building design, to
ensure that all existing and future commercial developments are
compatible with surrounding land uses.
[Policies - Commercial]
C.4 Comprehensively design all commercial development to address
common ingress and egress, adequate off-street parking and loading
facilities. Each commercial site should be easily accessible by
pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobiles to nearby residential
development.
C.6 Ensure that commercial architecture emphasizes establishing
community identity while presenting tasteful, dignified and visually
appealing designs compatible with their surroundings.
C.8 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.
2-P.264 When “community” tenants (see Table 2-4, 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.
a. 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.
b. No community “anchor” tenant or secondary tenant may feature
corporate architecture or logos (excluding signage) that is not
integrated into the overall design of the center.
[Policy - Commercial]
C.7 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).
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Policies - Industrial and Office Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.275 Limit general industrial development within the community to
those areas and uses with adequate transportation access. These
areas should be compatible with surrounding land uses including
residential neighborhoods.
[Policy - Industrial]
C.2 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.
2-P.286 The physical development of industrial areas shall ensure
compatibility among a diverse range of industrial establishments.
[Policy - Industrial]
C.6 Ensure that the physical development of industrial areas recognizes
the need for compatibility among the industrial establishments
involved and does not permit incompatible uses.
2-P.297 Include provisions in the Zoning Ordinance to allow service and
support uses in areas designated Planned Industrial; such uses may
include but are not limited to commercial/retail uses that support
planned industrial uses, office uses, places of worship, recreation
facilities, education facilities, conference facilities, daycare centers,
short-term lodging, and other service uses.
[Policy - Industrial]
C.9 Include provisions in the Planned Industrial (P-M) zone for ancillary
commercial/retail, office, places of worship, recreational, and other
service uses. These include, but are not limited to,
commercial/retail services which are accessory to the primary use,
conference facilities, churches, daycare centers, recreation facilities,
educational facilities, and short-term lodging.
2-P.2830 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.
[Policy - Industrial]
C.10 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.
2-P.2931 Regulate industrial land uses on the basis of performance
standards, including, but not limited to noise, air quality, odor, and
glare.
[Policies - Industrial]
C.11 Regulate industrial land uses on the basis of performance
standards, including, but not limited to, noise, emissions, and
traffic.
C.12 Control nuisance factors (noise, smoke, dust, odor and glare) and
do not permit them to exceed city, state and federal standards.
2-P.320 Require private industrial developers to provide adequate
outdoor dining/eating areas for employees. the recreational needs
of employees working in the industrial area.
[Policy - Industrial]
C.13 Require private industrial developers to provide for the recreational
needs of employees working in the industrial area.
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Policies - Industrial and Office Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.331 Do not permit general or medical office uses on sites designated
for industrial use, unless the site is re-designated through a General
Plan amendment to the office or a commercial land use
designation; approval of such re-designations shall be based on
consideration of the following criteria:
a. Contiguity with other established general or medical office uses, or
an office or commercial zone;
b. Separation from industrial uses, where establishment of a medical
office use would not preclude establishment or continuation of an
industrial use within the zone where industrial uses are intended to
be located; and
c. Location. It is preferable that general or medical office uses be
located on sites that can be accessed without negatively impacting
traffic on industrial streets;
Policies - Agriculture
2-P.342 AllowSupport for agricultural uses throughout the city, including
small-scale farms and community gardens.
[Objective - Agriculture]
B.1 To permit agricultural land uses throughout the City.
2-P.353 Encourage Require utilization of soil and water conservation
techniques in agricultural activities.
[Policy - Agriculture]
C.3 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.
2-P.364 Encourage soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural
activities.
[Policy - Agriculture]
C.6 Encourage soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural
activities
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Policies - McClellan-Palomar Airport Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.375 Require new development located in the Airport Influence Area
(AIA) to comply with applicable land use compatibility provisions of
the McClellan–Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan
(ALUCP) through review and approval of a site development plan,
or other development permit. Unless otherwise approved by City
Council, development proposals must be consistent or
conditionally consistent with applicable land use compatibility
policies with respect to noise, safety, airspace protection, and
overflight notification, as contained in the McClellan-Palomar
ALUCP. Additionally, development proposals must meet Federal
Aviation Administration (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
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Airport Land Use
Commission recommendations in the review of development
proposals.
[Policy - Airport]
C.1 Require new development located in the Airport Influence Area (AIA)
to comply with applicable land use compatibility provisions of the
McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan through
review and approval of a site development plan, planned industrial
permit, or other development permit. Unless otherwise approved by
City Council, development proposals must be found by the local
decision-making body to be consistent or conditionally consistent
with applicable land use compatibility policies with respect to noise,
safety, airspace protection, and overflight notification, as contained
in the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Additionally, development proposals must 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 San Diego County Airport Land Use Commission
recommendations in the review of development proposals.
2-P.386 Coordinate with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Airport Land Use Commission and the FAA 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.
[Policy - Airport]
C.2 Coordinate with the San Diego County Airport Land Use Commission
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.
2-P.397 Prohibit approval of any zone change, general plan amendment
or other legislative action that authorizes the geographic
expansion of McClellan-Palomar Airport, unless authorized to do
soapproved by a majority vote of the Carlsbad electorate. (Section
21.53.015, Carlsbad Municipal Code.)
[Objective - Airport]
B.2 To prohibit the expansion of McClellan-Palomar Airport unless
approved by a majority vote of the Carlsbad electorate. (Section
21.53.015, Carlsbad Municipal Code.)
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Policies - Community Character and Design Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.3840 Establish development standards that will preserve natural
features and characteristics, especially those within coastal,
hillside and natural habitat areas.
[Policy - Overall Land Use Pattern]
C.2 Establish development standards for all land use categories that will
preserve natural features and characteristics, especially those
within rural, coastal and/or hillside areas.
2-P.3941 Ensure that the review of future projects places a high priority
on the compatibility of adjacent land uses along the interface of
different residential density and non-residential intensity catego-
ries. Special attention should be given to buffering and transitional
methods, especially, when reviewing properties where different
residential densities or land uses are involved.
[Policy - Overall Land Use Pattern]
C.3 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.
2-P.420 Ensure that development on hillsides, where permitted pursuant
to the hillside development regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, is
designed to preserve and/or enhance the visual quality of the pre-
existing topography.
[Policy - Residential]
C.14 Ensure that all hillside development is designed to preserve the
visual quality of the pre-existing topography.
2-P.431 Where feasible, locate development away from visible ridges;
larger buildings, such as large retail stores and office and industrial
development, should be arranged to minimize the buildings’ visual
appearance from major transportation corridors and vistas.
2-P.442 Encourage clustering of development to preserve natural terrain
and maximize open space areas around developments.
[Policy - Residential]
C.6 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.
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Policies - Community Character and Design Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.453 Evaluate each discretionary application for development of property
with regard to the following specific criteria:
a. Site design and layout of the proposed buildings in terms of size, height
and location, to foster harmony with landscape and adjacent
development.
b. Site design and landscaping to provide buffers and screening where
appropriate, conserve water, and reduce erosion and runoff.
c. Building design that enhances neighborhood quality, and incorporates
considerations of visual quality from key vantage points, such as major
transportation corridors and intersections, and scenic vistas.
d. Site and/or building design features that will reduce greenhouse gas
emissions over the life of the project, as outlined in the Climate Action
Plan.
e. Provision of public and/or private usable open space and/or pathways
designated in the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element.
f. Contributions to and extensions of existing systems of streets, foot or
bicycle paths, trails, and the greenbelts provided for in the Mobility,
and Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation elements of the
General Plan.
g. Compliance with the performance standards of the Growth
Management Plan.
h. Development proposals which are designed to provide safe, easy
pedestrian and bicycle linkages to nearby transportation corridors.
i. Provision of housing affordable to lower and/or moderate-income
households.
j. Policies and programs outlined in Local Coastal Program where
applicable.
k. Consistency with applicable provisions of the Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport.
[Policies - Overall Land Use Pattern]
C.6 Review the architecture of buildings with the focus on ensuring the
quality and integrity of design and enhancement of the character of
each neighborhood.
C.7 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 transportation 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.
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2-P.464 Enhance walkability on a citywide scale by installing benches and
transit shelters and adding landscaping, wayfinding signage, public
art, and pedestrian-scaled lighting. Consider ways to improve rail
and freeway overpass/ underpass areas, with lighting, sidewalk
improvements and public art installations.
[Policy - Residential]
C.11 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.
2-P.475 At the time existing shopping centers are renovated or
redeveloped, where feasible, require connections to existing
residential neighborhoods through new pedestrian pathways and
entrances, mid-block crossings, new or wider sidewalks, and
pedestrian-scaled street lighting.
2-P.486 Enhance walkability on a citywide scale by installing benches and
transit shelters and adding landscaping, way finding and
pedestrian-scaled lighting. Consider ways to improve rail and
freeway overpass/ underpass areas, with lighting, sidewalk
improvements and art installations.
2-P.497 In design requirements for sites adjacent to pedestrian-oriented
streets, consider how buildings address the street, through ample
windows for display, outdoor eating areas, entryway design
options and attractive signage.
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2-P.4850 Improve beach access through a variety of mechanisms,
including:
a. In the Village and adjacent areas, identify the primary pedestrian
connections and entrances to the beach through signage, a
consistent landscaping scheme, change in paving materials, wider
sidewalks and preservation of view corridors. Identify
opportunities for additional access points as improved connectivity
and facilities are provided, particularly if new beachfront activity
areas are established.
b. In the Barrio neighborhood, provide a pedestrian crossing under or
over the rail corridor at Chestnut Avenue.
c. Identify and implement more frequent pedestrian crossings along
Carlsbad Boulevard. Identify and prioritize crossings from
residential neighborhoods and existing bicycle and pedestrian
trails.
2-P.4951 Promote development of new activity centers along the ocean
waterfront—places where people can eat, shop, recreate and
connect with the ocean while taking in the views of the sand,
water and sunset. Potential locations for this include the Carlsbad
Boulevard/Agua Hedionda Center (see Figure 2-2); near the inter-
section of Palomar Airport Road and Carlsbad Boulevard; the
Ponto area; and other appropriate sites that may provide
opportunities for the development of activity centers.
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2-P.520 Work with the California Parks Department to enhance
recreation, public access, visitor-commercial services, and activity
in the Carlsbad Boulevard coastal corridor. Land could be made
available by realigning the southbound lanes of Carlsbad Boulevard
and by reconfiguring the Palomar Airport Road / Carlsbad
Boulevard intersection. The principalle objectives are to improve
coastal access for all; conserve coastal resources; enhance public
safety, including addressing threats to the campground from bluff
erosion and sea level rise; and create additional recreational
opportunities, waterfront amenities and services, including
modernization and expansion of the campgrounds to serve as
lower-cost visitor and recreational facilities.
2-P.531 Plan and design Carlsbad Boulevard and adjacent public land
(Carlsbad Boulevard coastal corridor) according to the following
guiding principles:
a. Carlsbad Boulevard shall become more than a road. This trans-
portation corridor shall provide for recreational, aesthetic and
community gathering opportunities that equal the remarkable
character of the land.
b. Community safety shall be a high priority. Create destination that
provides a safe public environment to recreate.
c. Strategic public access and parking is a key to success. Development
shall capitalize on opportunities to add/enhance multiple public
access points and public parking for the beach and related
recreational amenities.
d. Open views are desirable and important to maintaining the character
of the area. Preservation and enhancement of views of ocean,
lagoons, and other water bodies and beaches shall be a high priority
in road, landscaping, and amenity design and development.
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e. Enhance the area’s vitality through diversity of recreational land uses.
Carlsbad Boulevard development shall provide for amenities, services
and goods that attract a diversity of residents and visitors.
f. Create vibrant and sustainable public spaces. Development shall
provide for unique and vibrant coastal gathering spaces where people
of all age groups and interests can gather to enjoy recreational and
environmental amenities and supporting commercial uses.
g. Connect community, place and spirit. Design shall complement and
enhance connectivity between existing community and regional land
uses.
h. Environmentally sensitive design is a key objective. Environmentally
sensitive development that respects existing coastal resources is of
utmost importance.
i. A signature scenic corridor shall be created through design that honors
the coastline’s natural beauty. The resulting improvements will
capture the ‘essence’ of Carlsbad; making it a special place for people
from throughout the region with its natural beauty and vibrant public
spaces. Properly carried out, the realigned boulevard will maximize
public views and encourage everyone to slow down and enjoy the
scenery.
j. Reimagining of Carlsbad Boulevard shall be visionary. The reimagined
Carlsbad Boulevard corridor will incorporate core community values
articulated in the Carlsbad Community Vision by providing: a) physical
connectivity through multi-modal mobility improvements including
bikeways, pedestrian trails, and a traffic-calmed street; b) social
connectivity through creation of memorable public spaces; and c)
economic vitality through a combination of visitor and local-serving
commercial, civic, and recreational uses and services.
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2-P.542 Work with the California Parks Department to provide beachfront
amenities such as water fountains, bathrooms, and showers;
ensure these are designed to be unobtrusive and harmonious with
the natural character of the area.
Policies - Community Connectedness
2-P.553 Integrate disparate master planned communities and neighbor-
hoods into a cohesive whole, by establishing streetscape schemes
along key connector streets and arterials.
2-P.564 Encourage use of public space and rights-of-way for periodic
community events such as farmers markets, street fairs, and
athletic events.
Policies - Growth Management and Public Facilities
2-P.575 Ensure the dwelling unit limitations of the Growth Management
Plan are adhered to when approving any residential General Plan
amendment, zone change, tentative subdivision map or other dis-
cretionary permit.
[Policy - Growth Management]
C.8 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.
2-P.586 Require compliance with Growth Management Plan public facility
performance standards, as specified in the Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan, to ensure that adequate public facilities are
provided prior to or concurrent with development.
[Policies - Growth Management]
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…
C.3 Ensure that funding for necessary public service and facilities is
guaranteed prior to any development approvals
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Policies - Growth Management and Public Facilities Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.597 Coordinate future development with the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) to ensure adequate funding for needed facilities and
services; and prioritize the funding of CIP projects to provide facil-
ities and services to infill areas, in transit priority or planned smart
growth areas, and areas where existing deficiencies exist.
[Policies - Growth Management]
C.4 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.
C.5 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.
2-P.5860 Maintain the Growth Management monitoring and annual
reporting program, which: a) monitors the number of existing and
future dwelling units compared to the growth management
dwelling unit limitations, and b) measures the city’s public service
requirements against the rate of physical growth. Use this informa-
tion to establish priorities for capital improvement funding, and
when considering development requests.
[Policy - Growth Management]
C.6 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.
2-P.5961 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 Growth Management Plan unless the provision
of such facilities is guaranteed. In guaranteeing that the facilities
will be provided, funding shall be available for the necessary
facilities prior to approval of development permits, and emphasis
shall be given to ensuring a balanced circulation system, schools,
parks, libraries, open space and recreational amenities. Public
facilities may be added, however, the City Council shall not
materially reduce public facilities without making corresponding
reductions in residential capacity development potential.
[Policy - Growth Management]
C.7 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.
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PROPOSED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT EXISTING LAND USE ELEMENT
Policies - The Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor Goals, Objectives and Policies
Policies 2-P.62 through 2-P.68 are in accordance with "Proposition D -
Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Carlsbad Taxpayers'
Money" and are applicable only to the area within the Cannon Road Open
Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor (Ssee Figure 2-2):
2-P.620 In coordination with land owners, 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: provide for the protection and preservation of
environmental and agricultural resources in the corridor area by
permitting only:
a. Open space
b. Farming and other related agricultural support uses, including
flower and strawberry production and commercial support uses.
c. Public trails
d. Active and passive parks, recreation and similar public and private
facilities (except on the existing Flower Fields)
e. Electrical Transmission Facilities
[Objective - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
B.4 To provide for the protection and preservation of environmental
resources in the area in coordination with landowners.
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.1 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
2-P.631 Prohibit residential development in the areauses; and prohibit. C
commercial and industrial-type uses in the areaare also prohibited
in the corridor area, unless such uses are other than those
normally associated with or in support of farming operations and
open space uses.
[Policies - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.2 Prohibit residential development in the area.
C.3 Prohibit commercial and industrial-type uses in the area other than
those normally associated with farming operations and open space
uses.
2-P.642 Enhance public access and public use in the area by allowing com-
patible public trails, community gathering spaces and public and
private, active and passive park and recreation uses.
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.4 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.
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Policies - The Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.653 Allow farming to continue in the area for as long as economically
viable for the landowner.
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.5 Allow farming to continue in the area for as long as economically
viable for the landowner.
2-P.664 Utilize all existing programs and land use protections and explore
possible new mechanisms, as well as new grant programs and
other outside financial assistance, to keep the existing Flower
Fields in permanent farming and flower production.
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.6 Utilize all existing programs and land use protections and explore
possible new mechanisms to keep the existing Flower Fields in
production.
2-P.67 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.
This policy was implemented with the adoption of City Council
Ordinance No. CS-145 on June 7, 2011.
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.7 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.
2-P.68 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.
This policy was implemented with the public planning process that
occurred from November 2007 through June 2008, which resulted
in the report titled “Creating a Community Vision for the Cannon
Road Agriculture and Open Space (Prop D) Lands Final Report
September 23, 2008.”
[Policy - Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use Corridor]
C.8 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.
Policies - Village Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.695 The Village Master Plan and Design Manual is the guide for land
use planning and design in the Village. Comprehensively update
the Village Master Plan and Design Manual as necessary to
implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.
[Objective - Village]
To implement the Carlsbad Village Master Plan, a comprehensive plan to
address the unique residential and commercial needs of this
segment of the community.
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Policies - Village Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.6670 Seek an increased presence of both residents and activity in the
Village with new development, particularly residential, including
residential as part of mixed-use development, as well as commer-
cial, entertainment and cultural uses that serve both residents and
visitors.
[Policies - Village]
C.1 Provide a variety of commercial and tourist recreational activities in
the Village, especially close to the beach, in connection with special
entertainment facilities, restaurants and other uses which will
foster the community concept.
C.4 Promote inclusion of housing opportunities in the Village as part of
a mixed-use concept
2-P.6771 Seek ways of strengthening existing establishments through
façade and streetscape improvements, upgraded public and
private landscaping and aesthetically upgraded signage and way-
finding. Encourage outdoor dining, sidewalk cafes and limited
outdoor displays of merchandise to enliven street-level activity.
[Policy - Village]
C.3 Seek ways of strengthening existing establishments through facade
and streetscape improvements, upgraded public and private
landscaping and aesthetically-upgraded signage
2-P.6872 Enhance the walkability and pedestrian orientation of the
Village, including along Carlsbad Village Drive, to enhance the
small, beach town atmosphere and improve access to and
utilization of transit.
2-P.6973 Enhance connections with the Barrio through streetscape
improvements—including street trees, improved sidewalks,
lighting and signage—and potentially mixed-use development
along Roosevelt Street.
2-P.740 Encourage public art and community gatherings though a wide
range of visual and physical forms—from banners on light posts,
paving and artwork on sidewalks, light displays at night, music, and
sculptures ranging from iconic to pedestrian scale, to the design
and shaping of public spaces and plazas—all of which set the stage
for people to gather, play, and observe. Build on existing activities
and events and incorporate cultural facilities, the beach, and a
waterfront area where public art could be showcased.
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Policies - Village Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.751 Address parking demand by finding additional areas to provide
parking for the Village and beach areas, and by developing creative
parking management strategies, such as shared parking, maximum
parking standards, “smart” metering, utilizing on-street parking for
re-use of existing buildings, etc.
[Village Policy]
C.2 Attempt to acquire additional parking areas in the Village and beach
area.
2-P.762 Support Village revitalization by developing and implementing
programs, policies and financing mechanisms to spur local invest-
ment and foot traffic, and increase private and public revenues in
the Village through partnerships with property owners, businesses
and other stakeholders (e.g. business organizations, local non-
profit organizations, and residents).
Policies Barrio
2-P.773 Promote new investment by allowing opportunities for medium
and high-density infill residential development, strategically
located in the neighborhood consistent with the Land Use Map.
Ensure that development is designed to enhance neighborhood
quality, character, and vitality, and is sensitive to historic and
cultural resources.
2-P.784 Focus revitalization efforts on renovations and façade improve-
ments as well as enhancing the physical infrastructure of the
community.
2-P.795 Create a cohesive, pedestrian-scale streetscape that includes
improved sidewalks, streetscape, signage and way-finding, and
which celebrates the Barrio’s heritage and provides better con-
nections between the Barrio and Village and across the railroad at
Chestnut Avenue.
2-P.7680 Foster development of community gathering spaces and a great
public realm, such as by reclaiming portions of wide streets for
sidewalks, curb bulb-outs, and small plazas in order to create a
more pedestrian- friendly experience and encourage interaction
among neighbors.
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Policies Barrio Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.7781 Prepare design, development, and parking standards that protect, enhance
and provide flexibility to enhance neighborhood quality and character.
2-P.7882 Develop cooperative neighborhood enhancement programs with the Barrio
community that will result in improved resident connections, neighborhood
dynamics and enhanced sense of community through better private-public
liaison efforts and focus on completion of neighborhood desired
improvements. These programs should be coordinated with Village
revitalization efforts.
Policies - Carlsbad Boulevard/Agua Hedionda Center Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.7983 West of the railroad tracks:
• Decommission, demolish, remove and remediate the Encina Power Station site,
including the associated structures, the black start unit and exhaust stack
according to the provisions of a settlement agreement dated January 14, 2014,
between and among the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District (CMWD), Cabrillo Power I LLC and Carlsbad Energy Center LLC, and San
Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E).
• The desalination plant shall remain on approximately 11 acres (six acres for the
desalination plant and approximately five acres of non-exclusive easements)
west of the railroad tracks.
• Redevelop the Encina Power Station site, along with the SDG&E North Coast
Service Center site, with a mix of visitor-serving commercial uses, such as retail
and hotel uses, and with new community-accessible open spaces along Agua
Hedionda Lagoon and the waterfront (Carlsbad Boulevard). Encourage
community gathering spaces, outdoor dining, and other features to maximize
potential views of the ocean and the lagoon. Encourage shared parking
arrangements so that a greater proportion of development can be active space
rather than parking.
• Determine specific uses, development standards, infrastructure, public
improvements, site planning and amenities through a comprehensive planning
process (e.g., specific plan, master plan, etc.) resulting in a redevelopment plan
approved by the City Council. The redevelopment plan boundaries should include
the Encina Power Station and the SDG&E North Coast Service Center sites.
• Work with SDG&E to identify a mutually acceptable alternative location for Its
North Coast Service Center. Work with SDG&E, as part of a long-term plan, to
identify and ultimately permit an alternate site for its Encina substation.
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Policies - Carlsbad Boulevard/Agua Hedionda Center Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.840 Between I-5 and the railroad tracks:
• Support construction of a new power plant as described in a settle-
ment agreement dated January 14, 2014, between and among the
City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District
(CMWD), Cabrillo Power I LLC and Carlsbad Energy Center LLC, and
San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E). The new power
plant will include the following characteristics:
– Power output will be limited to approximately 600 megawatts
and will be constructed and operated utilizing peaker-plant
technology (rather than as a base load or combined-cycle facility).
– The power plant will not operate between the hours of midnight
and 6 a.m., except to the extent reasonably required for
reliability-related purposes or as otherwise required by the ISO
tariff.
– Generator units will be placed below grade to minimize the
power plant’s visual profile.
– The power plant will utilize current peaker-plant technology that
significantly reduces noise, air pollutant and greenhouse gas
emissions, and eliminates the use of ocean water for cooling.
– Other features as described in said settlement agreement.
• Provide an open space buffer along the lagoon’s south shore
between the railroad tracks and I-5.
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Policies - Plaza Camino Real Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.851 Promote redevelopment or reuse of the Plaza Camino
RealWestfield mall as a vital, community-wide commercial
destination, and encourage a pedestrian orientation. Leverage the
city’s parking-lot ownership to encourage residential uses to be
part of the land use mix
Policies - Sunny Creek Commercial
2-P.862 Foster development of this site as a mixed-usemix of multi-family
residential dwellings and a local neighborhood-serving shopping
center , with a local shopping center along El Camino Real that
provides amenities daily goods and services for the surrounding
neighborhoods, which include residential uses at a density of 8 to
15 dwelling units per acre to the north and west of the shopping
center.
a. The location of commercial and residential uses/land use
designations shall be determined through review and approval
of a site development plan.
b. The area of land utilized for a local shopping center shall be a
minimum of 8 acres in size.
c. A total of 182 dwelling units have been allocated to the site for
growth management purposes (based on 9.6 acres developed
at the R-23 Growth Management Control Point density of 19
dwelling units per acre).
d. Residential and commercial uses should be integrated in a
walkable setting.
Policies - Palomar Corridor
2-P.873 Reinforce the existing base of planned industrial uses with a
strong cluster of bio- and high-technology sectors, and attract
emerging technologies such as green industries.
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Policies - Palomar Corridor Goals, Objectives and Policies
2-P.884 Allow clusters of sites designated for office use in appropriate
locations pockets shown on the Land Use Map. Ensure that the
Zoning Ordinance incorporates criteria regulating the use of
hazardous materials around the sites shown for office uses and
other sensitive uses.
2-P.85 Allow small pockets of higher density residential at the edges of the
corridor, as shown on the Land Use Map, to enable residents to
live closer to jobs, with opportunities for enhanced bicycle and
pedestrian paths that link residential and employment uses.
Ensure that residential uses incorporate noise attenuation criteria
in accordance with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Policies - Ponto/Southern Waterfront
2-P.896 Allow development of the Ponto area with land uses that are con-
sistent with those envisioned in the Ponto Beachfront Village
Vision Plan.
2-P.8790 Promote development of recreation uses and improved public
access to the beach, as well as activity centers with restaurants,
cafes and shopping on the eastern side ofalong Carlsbad
Boulevard, as opportunities arise in appropriate locations.
Policies - Murphy
2-P.8891 Allow the property’s overall residential development capacity, as
indicated by the land use designations on the Land Use Map, to be
clustered toward the northern portion of the site to create an
open space buffer and recreational trail on the southerly third of
the site.
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The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Mobility Element and identifies the related existing
General Plan Circulation Element goals, objectives and policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. New goals and policies numbers are
listed below and are highlighted in the comparison table.
New Goals and Policies:
Goals: 3-G.5
Policies: 3-P.1, 3-P.3, 3-P.4, 3-P.6 to 11, 3-P.13, 3-P.14, 3-P.16 to 18,
3-P.20, 3-P.21, 3-P.23, 3-P.25 to 34, 3-P.36, 3-P.39
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED MOBILITY ELEMENT EXISTING CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Goals Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-G.1 Keep Carlsbad moving with livable streets that provide a safe,
balanced, cost-effective, multi-modal transportation system,
accommodating the mobility needs of all community members,
including children, the elderly and the disabled.
[Goal – Streets and Traffic Control]
A.1 A City with an integrated transportation network serving local and
regional needs which accommodates a variety of different travel
modes based on safety, convenience, attractiveness, costs,
environmental and social impacts.
[Goal – Streets and Traffic Control]
A.6 A City with streets designed to balance vehicular requirements with
the needs of all pedestrians including children, the elderly and the
disabled.
[Goal – Streets and Traffic Control]
A.8 A City with a circulation system that promotes alternative
transportation such as walking, bicycling and public transportation.
[Goal – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
A City which promotes, encourages, and accommodates a variety of
transportation modes as alternatives to the automobile.
[Objective – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
B.1 To provide infrastructure and facilities necessary to accommodate
pedestrians, bicycles, and other non-automobile modes of
transportation.
3-G.2 Improve connectivity for residents, visitors and businesses.
[Goal – Streets and Traffic Control]
A.3 A City with a comprehensive network of streets that maximize
access to all neighborhoods and land uses.
3-G.3 Provide inviting streetscapes that encourage walking and promote
livable streets.
[Goal – Streets and Traffic Control]
A.5 A City with inviting streetscapes that encourage walking and
promote a sense of neighborhood in residential developments.
3-G.4 Manage and “right size” parking to support all modes of transporta-
tion and ensure efficient use of land.
3-G.5 Implement transportation demand and traffic signal management
techniques to improve mobility.
[Objective – Regional Circulation Considerations]
B.1 To develop programs and strategies for Transportation Demand
Management consistent with the San Diego Regional Air Quality
Strategy.
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Goals Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-G.6 Protect and enhance the visual, environmental and historical
characteristics of Carlsbad through sensitive planning and design of
scenic transportation corridors.
[Goal – Scenic Roadways]
A City which preserves and enhances the visual, environmental and
historical characteristics of the local community through sensitive
planning and design of transportation and utility corridors.
3-G.7 Provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods throughout
the city.
[Objective – Streets and Traffic Control]
B.2 To design streets for the safe and efficient movement of people,
goods and services in the most environmentally sound manner
possible.
Policies - Street Typology and Multimodal Levels of Service
3-P.1 Implement a comprehensive livable streets network. This network,
as outlined in Table 3-1 and shown on Figure 3-1, prioritizes trans-
portation modes by street typology and accessibility to users of the
system.
3-P.2 Integrate livable streets in all capital improvement projects, where
applicable, as well as new development projects.
[Policy - Streets and Traffic Control]
C.19 Require new subdivisions to incorporate street designs, appropriate
widths, traffic calming measures, and standards to reduce vehicle
speeds and encourage bicycle use.
[Policy - Streets and Traffic Control]
C.20 Require new subdivisions to provide walkways linking homes with
stores, schools, businesses and transportation corridors, etc.
[Policy - Streets and Traffic Control]
C.21 Require new subdivisions to incorporate parkways to encourage
pedestrian activity.
3-P.3 Apply and update the city’s multi-modal level of service (MMLOS)
methodology and guidelines that reflect the core values of the
Carlsbad Community Vision related to transportation and con-
nectivity. Utilize the MMLOS methodology to evaluate impacts of
individual development projects and amendments to the General
Plan on the city’s transportation system.
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Policies - Street Typology and Multimodal Levels of Service Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.4 Implement the city’s MMLOS methodology by evaluating level of
service (LOS) for prioritized modes. Maintain LOS D or better only
for the prioritized modes of travel by street typology as outlined in
Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1.
3-P.5 Require developers to construct or pay their fair share toward
improvements for all travel modes consistent with this Mobility
Element, the Growth Management Plan, and specific impacts
associated with their development.
[Policy – Streets and Traffic Control]
C.16 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.
[Objective – Streets and Traffic Control]
B.6 To implement and regularly update developer fee programs for
financing of circulation facilities.
3-P.6 Require developers of projects, which are determined to have a
significant impact on Caltrans freeway facilities (I-5 and SR-78), to
enter into a traffic mitigation agreement with Caltrans for
implementation of the necessary improvements and the payment
of fair-share fees to be determined by Caltrans based on the
increase in freeway traffic directly attributable to the proposed
project.
3-P.7 Encourage Caltrans to identify and construct necessary
improvements to improve service levels on Interstate-5 and State
Route 78.
3-P.86 Utilize transportation demand management strategies, non-auto-
motive enhancements (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, train, trails, and
connectivity), and traffic signal management techniques as long-
term transportation solutions and traffic mitigation measures to
carry out the Carlsbad Community Vision.
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Policies - Street Typology and Multimodal Levels of Service Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.97 Develop and maintain a list of LOS exempt intersections and
streets approved by the City Council. For LOS exempt intersections
and streets, the city will not implement motor vehicle capacity
improvements to maintain the LOS standard outlined in Policy 3-P.4
if such improvements are beyond what is identified as appropriate
at build out of the General Plan; however, other non-vehicle capac-
ity-building improvements may be required to improve mobility, to
the extent feasible, and/or to implement the livable streets goals
and policies of this Mobility Element. To be considered LOS exempt,
an intersection or street must be identified as built-out by the City
Council because:
a. acquiring the rights of way is not feasible; or
b. the proposed improvements would significantly impact the envi-
ronment in an unacceptable way and mitigation would not
contribute to the nine core values of the Carlsbad Community
Vision; or
c. the proposed improvements would result in unacceptable
impacts to other community values or General Plan policies; or
d. the proposed improvements would require more than three
through travel lanes in each direction.
3-P.108 After the College Boulevard extension and Poinsettia Lane
connections are completed as identified in Policy 3-P.17, Aallow the
following streets to be LOS exempt facilities from the LOS standard
identified in Policy 3-P.4, subject to the requirements described in
Policy 3-P.7:
• La Costa Avenue between Interstate-5 and El Camino Real
• El Camino Real between Palomar Airport Road and La Costa
Avenue
• Palomar Airport Road between Interstate-5 and College
Boulevard
• Palomar Airport Road between El Camino Real and Melrose Drive
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Policies - Street Typology and Multimodal Levels of Service Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.119 Require new development that adds traffic to LOS-exempt
locations (consistent with 3-P.7) to implement transportation
demand management strategies that reduce the reliance on the
automobile and assist in achieving the city’s livable streets vision.
3-P.120 Update the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan to ensure
consistency with the General Plan. This includes updating the
circulation LOS standards methodologies to reflect a more
balanced/multi-modal approach.
Policies – Street Design and Connectivity
3-P.131 Evaluate implementing a road diet to three lanes or fewer for
existing four-lane streets currently carrying or projected to carry
25,000 average daily traffic volumes or less in order to promote
biking, walking, safer street crossings, and attractive streetscapes.
Before implementing a road diet, the city shall solicit and consider
public input, and evaluate the trade-offs between safety, auto
service levels, bicycle/pedestrian/transit service levels.
3-P.142 Design new streets, and explore funding opportunities for existing
streets, to minimize traffic volumes and/or speed, as appropriate,
within residential neighborhoods without compromising connec-
tivity for emergency first responders, bicycles, and pedestrians
consistent with the city’s Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategies.
This should be accomplished through management and imple-
mentation of livable streets strategies and such programs like the
Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Plan.
[Policy – Streets and Traffic Control]
C.19 Require new subdivisions to incorporate street designs, appropriate
widths, traffic calming measures, and standards to reduce vehicle
speeds and encourage bicycle use.
[Policy – Streets and Traffic Control]
C.23 Ensure that the street designs of new subdivisions support the
delivery of emergency service.
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PROPOSED MOBILITY ELEMENT EXISTING CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Policies – Street Design and Connectivity Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.153 Consider innovative design and program solutions to improve the
mobility, efficiency, connectivity, and safety of the transportation
system. Innovative design solutions include, but are not limited to,
traffic calming devices, roundabouts, traffic circles, curb extensions,
separated bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian scramble intersections,
high visibility pedestrian treatments and infrastructure, and traffic
signal coordination. Innovative program solutions include, but are
not limited to, webpages with travel demand and traffic signal
management information, car and bike share programs, active
transportation campaigns, and intergenerational programs around
schools to enhance safe routes to schools. Other innovative
solutions include bicycle friendly business districts, electric and solar
power energy transportation systems, intelligent transportation
systems, semi- or full autonomous vehicles, trams, and shuttles.
3-P.164 Encourage and seek partnerships to foster innovations in
emerging technology for transportation mobility to support the
city’s workforce, residents, and tourists. Integration between
communication technology, energy, and transportation mobility
should be encouraged.
3-P.175 Encourage Caltrans, SANDAG, NCTD, and adjacent cities to
improve regional connectivity and service consistent with regional
planning efforts. This includes expansion of Interstate-5 with two
HOV lanes in each direction and associated enhancements, a Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) route along Palomar Airport Road, shuttle bus
services from COASTER stations, and other enhancements to
improve services in the area.
[Policy – Regional Circulation Considerations]
C.5 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 Association of
Governments and other appropriate agencies to coordinate local
traffic management reduction efforts.
[Policy – Regional Circulation Considerations]
C.3 Coordinate with CALTRANS as development proceeds and
CALTRANS funds become available to ensure that the capacity of
on/off ramps is adequate.
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Policies – Street Design and Connectivity Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.186 Engage Caltrans, the Public Utilities Commission, transit agencies,
the Coastal Commission, and railroad agency(s) regarding opportu-
nities for improved connections within the city, including:
• Improved connections across the railroad tracks at Chestnut
Avenue and other locations
• Completion and enhancements to the Coastal Rail Trail and/or
equivalent trail along the coastline
• Improved connectivity along Carlsbad Boulevard for pedestrians
and bicyclists, such as a trail
• Improved access to the beach and coastal recreational
opportunities
• Improved crossings for pedestrians across and along Carlsbad
Boulevard
3-P.197 Implement connections and improvements identified in this
Mobility Element, including those identified in policy 3-P.15, as well
as:
• Extension of College Boulevard from Cannon Road to El Camino
Real
• Completion of the Poinsettia Lane connection near El Camino Real
(Reach E)
• Extension of Camino Junipero to the eastern city boundary
• A bicycle/pedestrian trail/pathway connecting the eastern
terminus of Marron Road to the east
• A bicycle/pedestrian trail/pathway connecting the eastern
terminus of Cannon Road to the east, and coordination with
adjacent agencies to appropriately link to their facilities
3-P.1820 Support pedestrian and bicycle facilities at all Interstate-5 and
State Route 78 interchanges.
3-P.1921 Maintain the city’s scenic transportation corridors as identified
in the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guidelines.
[Policy – Scenic Roadways]
C.1 Implement the policies, standards and guidelines contained within
the Carlsbad Scenic Corridor Guidelines.
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Policies – Pedestrian and Bicycle Movement Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.220 Update the pedestrian, trails and bicycle master plans, as
necessary, to reflect changes in needs, opportunities and priorities.
3-P.231 Implement the projects recommended in the pedestrian, trails
and bicycle master plans through the city’s capital improvement
program, private development conditions and other appropriate
mechanisms.
3-P.242 Identify and implement necessary pedestrian improvements on
pedestrian-prioritized streets with special emphasis on providing
safer access to schools, parks, community and recreation centers,
shopping districts, and other appropriate facilities.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.1 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.
3-P.253 Implement the Safe Routes to School and Safe Routes to Transit
programs that focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements
near local schools and transit stations. Prioritize schools with access
from arterial streets for receiving Safe Routes to School projects.
3-P.264 Improve and enhance parking, connectivity, access, and
utilization for pedestrians and bicycles to COASTER stations, utility
corridors, and open spaces consistent with city planning
documents.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.4 Link public sidewalks to the network of public and private trail
systems.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.12 Extend bicycle routes to cultural, educational and recreational
facilities whenever practical.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.15 Improve bicycle access to beach areas.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.18 Provide linkage to bus, pedestrian and bicycle routes from any new
light rail commuter transit facility.
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Policies – Pedestrian and Bicycle Movement Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.275 Evaluate incorporating pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
within the city as part of any planning or engineering study, private
development, or capital project where bicyclists or pedestrians are
a prioritized or non-prioritized mode.
3-P.286 Complete the Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategies to assist
in identifying livable street implementation parameters within the
city.
3-P.297 Engage the community in the policy setting and planning of
street, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and connectivity studies, plans
and programs.
3-P.2830 Require developers to improve pedestrian and bicycle
connectivity consistent with the city’s bicycle and pedestrian master
plans and trails master planning efforts. In addition, new residential
developments should demonstrate that a safe route to school and
transit is provided to nearby schools and transit stations within a
half mile walking distance.
3-P.2931 Work with existing neighborhoods and businesses to improve
pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and safety consistent with the
city’s pedestrian and bicycle master plans and trails master planning
efforts.
3-P.320 Actively pursue grant programs such as SANDAG’s Active Trans-
portation Grant Program and Smart Growth Incentive Program to
improve non-automotive connectivity throughout the city. The
emphasis of grant-funded projects shall be on implementation,
which includes planning documents that guide and prioritize
implementation, programs that encourage the use of active trans-
portation modes, education for the use of active transportation
modes, or physical improvements themselves.
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Policies – Transit Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.331 Partner with other agencies and/or developers to improve transit
connectivity within Carlsbad. As part of a comprehensive
transportation demand management (TDM) strategy and/or with
transit oriented development (TOD), a shuttle system could be
established that connects destinations and employment centers like
LEGOLAND, hotels, the Village, McClellan-Palomar Airport, business
parks, the COASTER and Breeze transit stations, public activity
centers (such as senior centers, city hall, libraries, etc.) and key
destinations along the coast. The system could incorporate shuttle
service in adjacent cities to maximize connectivity.
3-P.342 Encourage NCTD, SANDAG and other transit providers to provide
accessibility for all modes of travel to the McClellan-Palomar Airport
area.
3-P.353 Coordinate with NCTD to improve the quality of bus stop facilities
in the city.
Policies – Parking and Demand Management
3-P.364 Develop flexible parking requirements to provide the “right
amount” of on-site vehicle parking. Such requirements will include
implementation of innovative parking techniques, implementing
effective TDM programs to reduce parking demand, and consider-
ation of other means to “right size” the parking supply.
3-P.375 Require new employment development to provide secure bicycle
parking on-site. Major employers should provide shower and
changing rooms for employees as appropriate.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.13 Develop and implement employer incentive programs to encourage
the placement of strategic bicycle storage lockers, and the
construction of safe and convenient bicycle facilities.
3-P.386 Assist Village businesses to manage parking in the Village area to
maximize parking efficiency. Any potential parking-related revenues
generated in this area should be reinvested into the Village area for
implementing livable streets and other parking, pedestrian, and
bicycle enhancements, including way-finding signage and main-
tenance of associated infrastructure.
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Policies – Parking and Demand Management Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
3-P.397 Consider supporting new development and existing businesses
with various incentives (such as parking standards modifications) for
implementing TDM programs that minimize the reliance on single-
occupant automotive travel during peak commute hours.
[Policy – Alternative Modes of Transportation]
C.21 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.
Policies – Rail and Truck Movement
3-P.3840 Identify and update truck routes within the city that provide suf-
ficient turning radii and other design attributes to support large
vehicles on those facilities.
[Policy – Streets and Traffic Control]
C.2 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.
3-P.3941 Coordinate with other agencies and private entities to
investigate methods of improving service, implementing a quiet
zone, and enhancing connectivity and safety along the rail corridor;
such as through development of a grade separated rail corridor that
includes grade separated street crossings at Grand Avenue,
Carlsbad Village Drive, Tamarack Avenue and Cannon Road, as well
as new pedestrian and bicycle crossings at Chestnut Avenue,
Chinquapin Avenue and the Village and Poinsettia COASTER
stations.
Policies – Air Movement
3-P.420 Work with the County of San Diego County and other agencies to
ensure continued safe and efficient operation of the McClellan-
Palomar Airport, consistent with the Carlsbad Community Vision
and existing city policy.
[Policy – Air Transportation]
Coordinate with the San Diego County Airport Land Use Commission 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.
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The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element
and identifies the related existing General Plan goals, objectives and
policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. New goals and policies numbers are
listed below and are highlighted in the comparison table.
New Goals and Policies:
Goals: 4-G.8
Policies: 4-P.1, 4-P.19, 4-P.23, 4-P.25, 4-P.30, 4-P.36, 4-P.38, 4-P.39
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Goals – Open Space Framework Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-G.1 Develop a balanced and integrated open space system reflecting a
variety of considerations—resource conservation, production of
resources, recreation, and aesthetic and community identity—and
ensuring synergies between various open space components and
compatibility with land use planning.
[OSCE Goals - Open Space Planning and Protection]
A.1 An open space system of aesthetic value that maintains community
identity, achieves a sense of natural spaciousness, and provides
visual relief in the cityscape.
A.2 A city with a balance of programmed and unprogrammed open
space within each of the four quadrants of the City.
A.3 An open space system that improves the quality of life for the
citizens of Carlsbad.
A.4 A city with an adequate amount and variety of open space for
outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to: parks; beaches;
areas for organized sports; connecting corridors containing trails;
water recreation areas (beaches, lagoons, lakes); unique
conservation areas for nature study; and, semi-developed areas for
camping.
4-G.2 Within the Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use
Corridor (see Figure 4-5) create a unique, community-oriented open
space area and ensure the area is permanently protected and
preserved for open space uses.
Goals – Biological Resources and Open Space for Conservation
4-G.32 Protect environmentally sensitive lands, wildlife habitats, and rare,
threatened or endangered plant and animal communities.
[OSCE Goals - Special Resource Protection]
A.1 A city that protects environmentally sensitive land and buffer areas.
A.7 A city which makes every possible effort to preserve sensitive flora
and fauna.
4-G.43 Promote conservation of hillsides and ridgelines.
[OSCE Goal - Special Resource Protection]
A.4 A city that preserves as open space, hillsides, ridges, valleys,
canyons, lagoons, beaches and other unique resources that provide
visual and physical relief to the Cityscape.
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ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Goals – Beaches; Parks and Recreation Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-G.54 Maintain a diversified, comprehensive system of open space for
outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to: parks; beaches;
areas for organized sports; connecting corridors containing trails;
water recreation areas (beaches, lagoons, lakes); unique conserva-
tion areas for nature study; and, semi-developed areas for camping.
[PRE Goal - Park Development]
A.1 A City that provides a diversified, comprehensive park
system utilizing contemporary concepts and planning strategies.
4-G.65 Offer a wide variety of recreational activities and park facilities
designed to encourage educational benefits and active or passive
participation by users of all ages and interests.
[PRE Objective - Park Development]
B.6 To provide for existing and future park facilities with a balance
of active and passive recreational opportunities.
[PRE Goal - Recreation Programs]
A.1 A City that offers a wide variety of recreational activities and
park facilities designed to encourage participation by users of all
ages and interests.
4-G.76 Operate a financially self-supportive system of recreational
facilities and programs.
[PRE Goal - Recreation Programs]
A.2 A City with a financially self-supportive system of recreational
facilities and programs.
4-G.87 Coordinate the planning of park facilities and trails with other
recreation-oriented land uses such as open space.
[PRE Goal - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical Areas]
A.1 A City that coordinates the planning of park facilities and trails with
other recreational- oriented land uses such as open space.
4-G.98 Improve and maintain high quality beaches for residents and
visitors.
4-G.10 Increase public access to and use of the Cannon Road Open Space,
Farming and Public Use Corridor (see Figure 4-5) primarily through
the incorporation of public trails and active and passive recreation.
Goals – Trails and Greenways
4-G.119 Utilize greenways and trails to connect the city’s open space
network.
[OSCE Goals - Trail/Greenway System]
A.1 A city with open space areas connected by Greenways.
A.2 A city with a Carlsbad Trail System.
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ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Goals – Agricultural Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-G.120 Recognize the important value of agriculture and horticultural
lands in the city, and support their productive use.
[OSCE Goal - Promoting Agriculture]
A city which recognizes the important value of agriculture and
horticultural lands.
Goals – Air Quality
4-G.131 Protect air quality within the city and support efforts for
enhanced regional air quality.
[OSCE Goal - Air Quality Preservation]
A city with clean air.
[OSCE Objective - Air Quality Preservation]
B.2 To participate in a program to improve air quality in the region.
Goals – Water Quality
4-G.142 Promote the protection of Carlsbad’s creeks, lagoons, ocean and
other natural water bodies from pollution.
[OSCE Goal - Water Quality Protection]
A city with high quality of water resources.
Policies – Open Space Framework
4-P.1 Maintain an integrated open space classification system that
accommodates conservation, resource production, recreation, and
aesthetic needs.
4-P.2 Designate for preservation as open space those areas that provide
unique visual amenities within the urban form, such as agriculture,
hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, creeks, lakes
and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to
the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up,
manmade scene.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.4 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.
4-P.3 Ensure that the Cannon Road Open Space, Farming, and Public Use
Corridor is permanently protected and preserved for farming and
open space uses.
[Land Use Element – Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use
Corridor]
C.1 Protect and preserve this area as an open space corridor. Permit
only open space, farming and compatible public uses in the area…
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Policies – Open Space Framework Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.4 Provide public access to all open space areas where consistent with
applicable access restrictions per the Habitat Management Plan,
easements, deeds, etc. When natural open lands are privately-held,
acquire or negotiate for public access if the land could be used for
unprogrammed recreational uses. Public access shall not be provided
where sensitive resources may be threatened or damaged, where
public health and safety may be compromised or where access would
interfere with the managed production of resources, such as
agriculture.
[OSCE Objective - Open Space Planning and Protection]
B.3 To provide public access to all open space areas except where sensitive
resources may be threatened or damaged, where the public health and
safety may be compromised or where access would interfere with the
managed production of resources, such as agriculture.
[OSCE Policy - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.16 Acquire, protect or negotiate for public access to those privately-held
natural open space lands that could be used for unprogrammed
recreational uses.
4-P.5 Require compliance with the Growth Management Plan open space
performance standard specified in the Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan, and maintain appropriate criteria, standards, and
classifications. The following open space areas shall not be utilized to
meet the open space performance standard:
a. Schools, except public school playgrounds, athletic fields and
courts for which the city has joint use agreements with the school
districts.
b. Parks, public or private; however, credit may be granted for
private parks if the granting of the open space credit will not
adversely impact the city’s ability to obtain all of the applicable
open space priorities identified for the local facilities manage-
ment zone (LFMZ) by the Open Space and Conservation Resource
Management Plan (OSCRMP).
c. Open space that is not available to the public, unless it is an open
space priority identified by the OSCRMP and the granting of the
open space credit will not adversely impact the city’s ability to
obtain all of the open space priorities identified for the LFMZ by
the OSCRMP.
[OSCE Objectives - Open Space Planning and Protection]
B.4 To mandate open space as a necessary provision of the Local Facilities
Management Zone plans which are required by the Growth
Management Ordinance.
B.8 To set aside 15 percent of the developable land of specified zones as
open space, pursuant to the Growth Management open space
performance standard.
[OSCE Policies - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.8 Utilize the Growth Management Ordinance to implement the goals and
objectives of this element and establish standards for open space.
C.9 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.
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Policies – Open Space Framework Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
[4-P.5 continued]
d. Powerline easements, except where the land within the easement
is identified by the OSCRMP as an open space priority, such as a
trail or greenway, and the granting of the open space credit will
not adversely impact the city’s ability to achieve all of the open
space priorities identified for the LFMZ by the OSCRMP. Major
powerline easements that provide key links to the Carlsbad trail
system shall receive credit toward the open space performance
standard.
e. Golf courses, except those portions of golf courses identified by
the OSCRMP as an open space priority, such as a trail or
greenway. 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 LFMZ by the OSCRMP.
[OSCE Policies - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.11 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.
C.12 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.
C.13 Categorize as open space for inventory purposes, all public school
playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, although schools themselves shall
not be counted in meeting the 15 percent Growth Management
performance standard.
C.21 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.
[OSCE Policy - Trail/Greenway System]
C.7 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.
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Policies – Open Space Framework Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.6 Require that adjustment of the boundaries of any open space area
shown on the Land Use Map be allowed only if all of the following
criteria are met:
a. The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the
area depicted on the Land Use Map; and
b. The proposed open space area is of environmental quality
equal to or greater than that depicted on the Land Use Map;
and
c. The proposed open space area is contiguous or within close
proximity to open space shown on the Land Use Map.
The City Council may also adjust the boundary of any open space
area shown on the Land Use Map if it finds that the adjustment is
necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area that is
impacted by development, provided the open space boundary mod-
ification 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, the City Council may exempt public rights-of-way from
the open space boundary adjustment requirements. However,
environmental analysis shall be performed for all proposed public
right-of-way improvements, and if determined that there are signif-
icant adverse impacts to the value of the open space system, those
impacts shall be mitigated.
The adjustment of open space boundaries shall not result in the
exchange of environmentally constrained lands that are designated
open space on the Land Use Map for lands that are not
environmentally constrained.
[OSCE Policy - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.20 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.
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ELEMENT
EXISTING OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE) AND
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)
Policies – Open Space Framework Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.7 Maintain an inventory of all open space lands, including sites desig-
nated as open space on the Land Use Map, sites dedicated in fee
title or easement as open space, and school recreation areas.
[OSCE Objective - Open Space Planning and Protection]
B.9 To maintain an inventory of open space.
[OSCE Policies - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.26 Rezone open space lands, dedicated to the City in fee title or
easement to open space (OS) zoning.
C.13 Categorize as open space for inventory purposes, all public school
playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, although schools themselves
shall not be counted in meeting the 15 percent Growth
Management performance standard.
Policies – Habitat and Open Space Conservation
4-P.8 Maintain and implement the city’s Habitat Management Plan
(HMP), including the requirement that all development projects
comply with the HMP and related documents. Require assessments
of biological resources prior to approval of any development on
sites with sensitive habitat, as depicted in Figure 4-3.
[OSCE Policies - Special Resource Protection]
C.34 Require all development projects to comply with the city’s Habitat
Management Plan.
C.35 Implement the city’s Habitat Management Plan including making all
necessary changes to applicable city ordinances.
4-P.9 Consider working with private foundations and organizations or
designating a conservancy agency to be responsible for protection,
maintenance, monitoring and liability of open space lands.
[OSCE Policy - Obtaining Open Space]
C.9 Consider designating a conservancy agency or similar organization
to be responsible for protection, maintenance, monitoring and
liability of open space lands.
4-P.10 Ensure that the improvements recommended for open space areas
are appropriate for the type of open space and the use proposed.
No improvements (excluding necessary infrastructure) shall be
made in environmentally sensitive areas, except to enhance the
environmental value of the areas.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.9 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.
4-P.11 Continue participation in regional planning efforts to protect
habitat and environmentally sensitive species.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.26 Encourage and participate in regional planning efforts to protect
environmentally sensitive species from extinction.
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Policies – Habitat and Open Space Conservation Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.12 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.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.29 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.
4-P.13 Assure that development or grading on hillsides (if allowed)
relates to the slope of the land in order to preserve the integrity
and appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms
wherever possible.
[OSCE Policies - Special Resource Protection]
C.3 Assure that development on hillsides (if allowed) relates to the
slope of the land in order to preserve the integrity of the
hillsides.
C.12 Require that grading be accomplished in a manner that will
maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms
wherever possible.
4-P.14 Maintain functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkage in
order to contribute to regional biodiversity and the viability of
rare, unique or sensitive biological resources throughout the city.
[OSCE Objective - Open Space Planning and Protection]
B.12 To contribute to regional biodiversity and the viability of rare,
unique or sensitive biological resources throughout the city by
maintaining functional wildlife corridors and habitat linkage.
4-P.15 Coordinate the implementation and planning of the city’s
Habitat Management Plan with the North County Multi-Species
Habitat Conservation Plan.
[OSCE Policy - Open Space Planning and Protection]
C.30 The City shall implement the Habitat Management Plan and shall
coordinate its planning with the North County regional Multi-
Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
4-P.16 Seek pPartnering opportunities with other governmental
agencies, private land owners and non-profit organizations to
acquire open space;, and utilize grants, bonds and other funding
sources to leverage local funds and reduce cost to Carlsbad
taxpayerswhen it is necessary to acquire open space land.
[OSCE Objective - Obtaining Open Space]
B.2 To fund a well-balanced acquisition program providing a variety
of open space opportunities spread throughout the community.
[OSCE Policy - Obtaining Open Space]
C.6 Use general obligation bonds as a possible source of funding
where public funding is necessary for open space purposes.
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Policies – Habitat and Open Space Conservation Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.17 Require that, at the time of any discretionary approval, any land
identified as open space for its habitat or scenic value shall have an
appropriate easement and/or land use and zoning designation
placed on it for resource protection.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.15 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.
4-P.18 Require a city permit for any grading, grubbing, or clearing of
vegetation in undeveloped areas, with appropriate penalties for
violations.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.8 Require a city permit for any grading, grubbing, or clearing of
vegetation in undeveloped areas, with appropriate penalties for
violations.
Policies – Parks and Recreation
4-P.19 Develop, iImplement and periodically update athe Parks and
Recreation Needs Assessment and Comprehensive Action Plan that
identifies appropriate programming for the city’s parklands,
prioritizes future parkland development, reflects the needs of
residents at the neighborhood and citywide level and of an
increasingly diverse and aging population, and in concert with the
citywide trails program, creates new linkages to neighborhoods.
4-P.20 Acquire and develop park areas in accordance with the Growth
Management Plan park standard of 3.0 acres of community park or
special use area per 1,000 residents within each of the four city
quadrants. Park acreage requirements shall be determined on a
quadrant basis.
[PRE Objectives - Park Development]
B.1 To provide a minimum of three (3) acres of Community Parks or
Special Use Areas for each 1,000 population within each of the four
(4) park quadrants of the City.
B.2 To determine park acreage requirements on a quadrant basis.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.4 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.
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4-P.21 Maintain appropriate recreational standards (e.g. payment of park
mitigation fees) for employment areas.
[PRE Objective - Park Development]
B.9 To ensure adequate recreational amenities for the current and
future industrial base population in the City of Carlsbad
4-P.22 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.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.3 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.
4-P.23 Prefer in-lieu fees to dedication of parkland, unless sites offered
for dedication provide features and accessibility similar in
comparison.
4-P.24 Consider accessibility, 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, park sites should be located near
schools or natural areas.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.5 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.
4-P.25 Locate new parks, plazas, or alternative parks (such as greenways)
in existing infill neighborhoods—the Village and Barrio—where new
residential development is contemplated.
4-P.26 Provide for joint-use facility agreements with local school districts
to meet neighborhood and community recreational needs.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.6 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.
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Policies – Parks and Recreation Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.27 Require, where possible, developers of master planned communi-
ties to provide pocket parks and active recreational facilities unique
to each development. Maintenance of pocket parks shall be accom-
plished through homeowners’ association dues. Pocket parks shall
remain in private ownership.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.8 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.
4-P.28 Require that any development of recreational facilities on public
land by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors or
organizations be consistent with the goals and policies of this
element.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.9 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.
4-P.29 Consider the following during the development/re-development of
parkland: protection and enhancement of sensitive natural habitat
by expanding minimum buffers around sensitive resources; utilizing
natural native plant species in park projects; incorporating plant
species that 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. Use the Carlsbad Landscape Manual in
landscape refurbishment and new park development projects.
[PRE Policy - Park Development]
C.19 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.
4-P.30 Design parks to protect public safety by ensuring adequate lighting,
signage, and maintenance.
Policies – Special Resource Areas; Lagoons
4-P.31 Where appropriate, designate as open space those areas that
preserve historic, cultural, archeological, paleontological and edu-
cational resources.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.10 Consider designating for open space those areas that preserve
historic, cultural, archeological, paleontological and educational
resources.
4-P.32 Seek to preserve the environmental integrity, ecology, and
character of special resource areas.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.11 Preserve open space areas in as natural a state as possible.
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Policies – Special Resource Areas; Lagoons Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.33 Promote expansion of recreational and educational use opportuni-
ties in areas of significant ecological value, such as lagoons, where
discretionary use of the resource allows. Consider partnering with
private foundations for the conservation of such lands and the
development of educational programming.
• Combine historically significant sites with recreational learning
opportunities, where possible.
• 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 siting and care of historic ruins within parks.
[OSCE Goal - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical Areas]
A.2 A City with special resource, open space and cultural/historic areas,
which provide educational benefits and passive or active, use
opportunities.
[OSCE Objective - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical
Areas]
B.1 To improve the recreational and educational potential of the City's
three (3) lagoons and beach areas.
[OSCE Policies - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical
Areas]
C.4 Promote expansion of educational use opportunities in areas of
significant ecological value where discretionary use of the resource
allows.
C.9 Enhance the availability of special resource and or open space areas
and promote awareness of the educational opportunities associated
with them.
4-P.34 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.
[OSCE Policies - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical
Areas]
C.12 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.
4-P.35 Assure that, where feasible, developments near or adjacent to
bodies of water provide open space that has public access to and
views of the water.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.7 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.
4-P.36 Explore ways to increase access to the beach and lagoons from
the city’s eastern neighborhoods.
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Policies - Beaches Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.37 Work cooperatively with state officials on a development plan
for South Carlsbad State Beach so as to maximize public
recreational opportunities.
[OSCE Policies - Special Resource, Open Space and Cultural-Historical
Areas]
C.10 Work cooperatively with state officials in a development plan for
South Carlsbad State Beach so as to maximize public recreational
opportunities.
4-P.38 Work collaboratively with the California State Parks and Recre-
ation Department to improve and maintain high quality beaches
by enhancing beach access, facilities, and services along
Carlsbad’s entire coastline.
Policies – Trails and Greenways
4-P.39 Prepare a comprehensive Trails Master Plan update, that
expands the existing and planned 61-mile trail system, with the
following objectives:
• Connectivity between off-road trails and major on-road
pedestrian and bicycle routes, such that future improvements in
the trail system also contribute to linkages between important
sites (beaches, lagoons, schools, commercial centers, master
planned communities, and others)
• Design and designate trails as multi-use to be accessible for all
user groups, including walkers, bicyclists, and equestrians (as
land use policy allows). Ensure that the network provides an
appropriate amount of resources for each trail type or user
group
• Greenway and trail linkages from major recreational/open space
areas to other land use areas or activities, including, but not
limited to, residential neighborhoods, places of employment,
parks, schools, libraries, and viewpoints
• Linkages/multi-use trails connecting businesses and residential
neighborhoods to the beaches
[OSCE Policies - Trail/Greenway System]
C.4 Design the trail system to serve both recreation and non-
motorized transportation purposes.
C.5 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.
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4-P.40 Participate with other north county communities to establish an
intercommunity open space linkage program and regional trail
network.
[OSCE Policy - Trail/Greenway System]
C.2 Participate with other north county communities to establish an
intercommunity open space linkage program and regional trail
network.
4-P.41 Locate multi-use trails and associated amenities and passive recre-
ational features to minimize impacts to sensitive habitats and other
sensitive surrounding land uses, such as residences.
[OSCE Policy - Special Resource Protection]
C.28 Locate trails and other passive recreational features with care to
minimize impacts to sensitive habitats.
4-P.42 Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a permanent easement
for multi-use trails on privately owned property where feasible, and
where trails are proposed as part of the Carlsbad trail system.
[OSCE Policy - Trail/Greenway System]
C.3 Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a permanent easement
for trailways where feasible, in all cases where trails are proposed
or required as part of the Carlsbad Trail System.
Policies – Agricultural Resources
4-P.43 Allow and encourage farming operations to continue within the
Cannon Road Open Space, Farming, and Public Use Zone Corridor
(such as the strawberry fields) as long as they are economically
viable for the landowner.
[Land Use Element – Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use
Corridor Policy]
C.5 Allow farming to continue in the area for as long as economically
viable for the landowner.
4-P.44 Ensure the existing Flower Fields remain a farming and flower
production use by utilizing all available methods and programs,
including grants and other outside financial assistance.
[Land Use Element – Cannon Road Open Space, Farming and Public Use
Corridor Policy]
C.6 Utilize all existing programs and land use protections and explore
possible new mechanisms to keep the existing Flower Fields in
production.
4-P.45 Utilize available methods and resources to reduce the financial
burdens on agricultural land, not only to prevent premature devel-
opment, but also to encourage its continued use for agricultural
purposes.
[OSCE Policies - Promoting Agriculture]
C.5 Encourage and support the economic viability of agricultural land.
C.7 Discourage the premature elimination of agricultural land.
C.10 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.
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4-P.46 Ensure new development adjacent to an agricultural use is
sensitive to the continuation of the agricultural use by requiring
appropriate design criteria, such as site layout, use of vegetation
and buffers.
[OSCE Policies - Promoting Agriculture]
C.1 Buffer, where possible, agriculture from more intensive urban uses
with less intense land uses which are mutually compatible.
C.11 Utilize proper design criteria for new development to maximize the
preservation of agricultural lands.
4-P.47 Encourage soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural
activities.
[OSCE Policy - Promoting Agriculture]
C.2 Encourage the use of water conservation techniques in agricultural
enterprises including the use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation.
4-P.48 Ensure that the grading of agricultural lands is accomplished in a
manner that minimizes erosion of hillsides and minimizes stream
siltation and to maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and
other land forms wherever possible.
[OSCE Policy - Promoting Agriculture]
C.13 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.
4-P.49 Prevent agricultural run-off and other forms of water pollution
from entering the storm drain system and polluting the city’s water
bodies.
[OSCE Policy - Promoting Agriculture]
C.15 Prevent agricultural run-off and other forms of water pollution from
entering the storm drain system and polluting the City's water
bodies.
4-P.50 Prior to the approval of new development within an existing or
former agricultural area in Carlsbad, require a detailed soils testing
and analysis report be prepared by a registered soils engineer and
submitted to the city and the county health department 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 County of San Diego County
Department of Health Services. If hazardous chemicals are detected
at concentrations in the soil that would have a significantly adverse
effect on human health, the report shall identify a range of possible
mitigation measures to remediate the significant public health
impacts.
[OSCE Policy - Promoting Agriculture]
C.16 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.
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Policies – Air Quality Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.51 Participate in the implementation of transportation demand
management programs on a regional basis.
[OSCE Policy - Air Quality Preservation]
C.1 Participate in the implementation of transportation demand
management programs on a regional basis.
4-P.52 To the extent practical and feasible, maintain a system of air
quality alerts (such as through the city website, internet, email to
city employees, and other tools) based on San Diego Air
Pollution Control District forecasts. Consider providing incentives
to city employees to use alternative transportation modes during
alert days.
[OSCE Policy - Air Quality Preservation]
C.2 Restrict, whenever possible, all unnecessary vehicle trips during
episode violations as defined by the State Air Resources Board.
4-P.53 Provide, whenever possible, incentives for carpooling, flex-
time, shortened work weeks, and telecommunications and other
means of reducing vehicular miles traveled.
[OSCE Policy - Air Quality Preservation]
C.3 Provide, whenever possible, incentives for carpooling, flex-time,
shortened work weeks, and telecommunications and other
means of reducing vehicular miles traveled.
4-P.54 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.
[OSCE Policy - Air Quality Preservation]
C.5 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.
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Policies – Air Quality Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.55 Ensure that construction and grading projects minimize short-term
impacts to air quality.
a) Require grading projects to provide a storm water pollution pre-
vention plan (SWPPP) in compliance with city requirements, which
include standards for best management practices that control
pollutants from dust generated by construction activities and those
related to vehicle and equipment cleaning, fueling and
maintenance;
b) Require grading projects to undertake measures to minimize mono-
nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from vehicle and equipment
operations; and
c) Monitor all construction to ensure that proper steps are
implemented.
[OSCE Policy - Air Quality Preservation]
C.6 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.
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Policies – Water Quality Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
4-P.56 Work with the stakeholders in the community and region, such
as but not limited to the San Diego Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB), California Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and
Wildlife, Coastal Commission, Army Corps of Engineers,
Environmental Protection Agency, neighboring cities, counties,
businesses, residents, and non-profit groups, to comply with
applicable federal, state and local regulations related to water
quality in our region, consistent with the city’s current NPDES
Municipal Storm Water Permit issued by the RWQCB or other
related regulations. Prepare and implement any applicable plans
such as a Water Quality Improvement Plan, Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan, Load Reduction Plan or others as
needed to comply with applicable regulations.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.25 Coordinate water quality preservation efforts with other cities
and agencies having jurisdiction over the portion of drainage
basins which extend beyond the city limits.
4-P.57 Require developments to incorporate structural and non-struc-
tural best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate or reduce
the projected increases in pollutant loads. Do not allow post-
development runoff from a site that would cause or contribute
to an exceedance of receiving water quality objectives or has not
been reduced to the maximum extent practicable.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.4 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 structure and non-structural best
management practices (BMP’s) to mitigate the projected
increases in pollutant loads.
4-P.58 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 or source of potential pollution)
to minimize the transport of urban runoff and pollutants offsite
and into a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.5 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)
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4-P.59 Make any necessary structural control changes to the storm
water conveyance system to remove or reduce storm water
pollutant levels.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.6 Make the necessary structural controls to the storm water
conveyance system to remove or reduce storm water pollutant
levels.
4-P.60 Conduct analysis of the effectiveness of the overall pollution
prevention programs in Carlsbad consistent with the city’s
NPDES Municipal Storm Water Permit issued by the RWQCB or
other related regulations.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.3 Periodically, conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the
overall storm water pollution control management program in
Carlsbad.
4-P.61 Continue to 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.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.8 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.
4-P.62 Continue to implement a program for the testing and
monitoring of storm water and/or non-storm water flows
consistent with the city’s NPDES Municipal Storm Water Permit
issued by the RWQCB or other related regulations.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.10 Implement a program for the testing and monitoring of storm
water flows.
4-P.63 Preserve, where possible, natural watercourses or provide
naturalized drainage channels within the city. Where feasible,
implement restoration and rehabilitation opportunities.
[OSCE Policies - Water Quality Protection]
C.11 Preserve, where possible, natural water courses or provide
naturalized drainage channels within the City.
C.13 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.
4-P.64 Coordinate the needs of storm water pollution management
with the overlapping (and sometimes competing) habitat
management, flood management, capital improvement projects,
development, aesthetics, and other open space needs.
[OSCE Policy - Water Quality Protection]
C.12 Coordinate the needs of storm water pollution management
with habitat management, aesthetics and other open space
needs.
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Comparison Table 4 – Noise Element
The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Noise Element and identifies the related existing
General Plan goals, objectives and policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. New policy numbers are listed below
and are highlighted in the comparison table.
New Policies:
Policies: 5-P.5, 5-P.8
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Goals Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-G.1 Protect public health and welfare by eliminating existing noise
problems where feasible, maintaining an acceptable indoor and
outdoor acoustic environment, and preventing significant degradation
of the acoustic environment.
[Goal – General]
A City which is free from excessive, objectionable, or harmful noise.
[Objective – General]
B.2 To control harmful or undesirable noise.
[Objective – General]
B.3 To protect the hearing and well-being of Carlsbad residents and
visitors.
5-G.2 Ensure that new development is compatible with the noise environ-
ment, by continuing to use potential noise exposure as a criterion in
land use planning.
[Goal – Land Use]
A.1 A City where land uses are not significantly impacted by noise.
[Objective – Land Use]
B.2 To achieve noise impact compatibility between land uses through the
land use planning/development review process.
5-G.3 Guide the location and design of transportation facilities, industrial uses
and other potential noise generators to minimize the effects of noise
on adjacent land uses.
[Goal – Land Use]
A.2 A City with industrial and commercial land uses which do not produce
significantly adverse noise impacts.
[Goal – Land Use]
A.3 A City which controls mobile sources of noise to help assure that
mobile noise sources do not substantially contribute to the noise
environment.
[Goal – Roads]
To provide a roadway system that does not subject surrounding land uses to
significantly adverse noise levels.
[Goal – Rail]
Noise from railroad travel through Carlsbad is not disruptive to adjacent land
uses and activities.
5-G.4 Ensure long-term compatibility between the airport and surrounding
land use.
[Goal – Airport]
A City that achieves long-term compatibility between the airport and
surrounding land use.
5-G.5 Foster healthy and productive work environments that do not cause
hearing damage or other adverse noise related health impacts to
workers in Carlsbad.
[Goal – Employment]
A City with healthy and productive work environments that do not cause
hearing damage or other adverse noise related health impacts to workers in
the City of Carlsbad.
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Land Use and Noise Compatibility Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.1 Acceptability of Use Location. Use the noise and land use compat-
ibility matrix (Table 5-1) and Future Noise Contours map (Figure 5-3)
as criteria to determine acceptability of a land use, including the
improvement/construction of streets, railroads, freeways and
highways. Do not permit new noise-sensitive uses—including
schools, hospitals, places of worship, and homes—where noise
levels are “normally unacceptable” or higher, if alternative locations
are available for the uses in the city.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.1 Encourage the development of compatible land uses in areas which
are subject to excessive noise levels.
5-P.2 Required Noise Analysis. Require a noise analysis be conducted for
all discretionary development proposals (except for developments
of single family homes with four units or fewer) located where
projected noise exposure would be other than “normally
acceptable”.
A required noise analysis should:
a. Be prepared by a certified noise consultant or acoustical
engineer;
b. Be funded by the applicant;
c. Include a representative, on-site day and night sound level
measurement;
d. Include a delineation of current (measured) and projected
(General Plan or 10 years in future, whichever horizon extends
further out) noise contours;
e. Identify noise levels with and without the proposed project,
ranging from 55 to 75 dBA (Ldn) within the proposed develop-
ment site; and
f. If noise levels exceed the standards in Table 5-1, include a
description of adequate and appropriate noise abatement
measures to mitigate the noise to allowable levels for the
proposed use.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.6 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.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.5 …
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.
…
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Land Use and Noise Compatibility Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.3 Noise-Attenuation. For all projects that require discretionary review
and have noise exposure levels that exceed the standards in Table
5-1, require site planning and architecture to incorporate noise-
attenuating features. With mitigation, development should meet
the allowable outdoor and indoor noise exposure standards in Table
5-2. When a building’s openings to the exterior are required to be
closed to meet the interior noise standard, then mechanical ventila-
tion shall be provided.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.3 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.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.5 …
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.
…
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Land Use and Noise Compatibility Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.4 Exterior Noise Levels Exceeding Acceptable Level. If the noise
analysis shows that exterior noise levels cannot be mitigated to an
acceptable level as identified in Table 5-2, the development should
not be approved without one or more of the following findings:
a. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project that avoid or substantially lessen the noise.
b. Changes or alterations to avoid or substantially lessen 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.
c. Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
the mitigation measures or project alternatives to avoid or sub-
stantially lessen noise.
If a project is approved with exterior noise levels exceeding the
acceptable noise level, 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,
impacted by noise and does not meet City of Carlsbad noise
standards for residential property.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.5 …
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.
…
5-P.5 Noise Generation. As part of development project approval, require
that noise generated by a project does not exceed standards estab-
lished in Table 5-3.
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Land Use and Noise Compatibility Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.6 Berms and Sound Walls. Discourage the use of berms and sound
walls for noise mitigation; rather, encourage the use of project
design techniques such as increasing the distance between the
noise source and the noise sensitive receiver and use non-noise
sensitive structures (e.g., a garage) to shield noise sensitive areas. If
a berm or wall is determined necessary to mitigate noise,
discourage exclusive use of walls in excess of six feet in height and
encourage use of natural barriers such as site topography or
constructed earthen berms. When walls are determined to be the
only feasible solution to noise mitigation, then the walls shall be
designed to limit aesthetic impacts. When walls over six feet in
height 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.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.3 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.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.9 Discourage the exclusive use of noise walls in excess of 6 feet in
height as mitigation for noise along Circulation Element roadways.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.10 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.
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Land Use and Noise Compatibility Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.7 Mitigation Cost. The City of Carlsbad shall not fund mitigation of
existing or future noise impacts from streets, railroad, airport or any
other source for existing or future private development within the
city.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.8 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.
5-P.8 Noise Guidelines Manual. Update the Noise Guidelines Manual to
ensure consistency with General Plan standards and policies, and
contemporary practices.
Policies – Motor Vehicle/Roadway Noise
5-P.9 Continue to enforce the California 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
and deter persons from operating their motor vehicles in a noisy
manner.
[Policy – Land Use]
C.4 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.
5-P.10 Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give
special consideration to noise sensitive areas; to the greatest extent
possible, the design of roads should minimize roadway noise to
levels acceptable to surrounding areas.
[Policy – Circulation Roads]
C.2 Consider noise impacts in the design of road systems and give
special consideration to those road corridors in scenic or noise
sensitive areas.
5-P.11 Review traffic flow systems and, wherever possible, synchronize
signalization and/or implement other traffic flow improvements to
avoid traffic stops and starts, and adjust traffic flow to achieve noise
levels acceptable to surrounding areas.
[Policy – Circulation Roads]
C.3 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.
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PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Airport Noise Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.12 Use the noise policies in the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) to determine acceptability of a land use
within the airport’s influence area (AIA) as depicted in the ALUCP.
Additional disclosure actions for new development in the AIA, such as
avigation easements, deed restrictions, recorded notice, etc., are
required of developers/sellers of noise impacted residential units.
[Policy – Airport]
C.1 Encourage the development of compatible land uses and restrict
incompatible land uses surrounding airport facilities.
[Policy – Airport]
C.5 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:
Compatibility Policy Map: Noise). 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: Compatibility Policy
Map: Noise.
5-P.14 Recognize that procedures for the abatement of aircraft noise have
been identified in the Fly Friendly Program for McClellan-Palomar
Airport. The city expects the widespread dissemination of, and pilot
adherence to, the adopted procedures.
[Policy – Airport]
C.3 Recognize that procedures for the abatement of aircraft noise have
been identified in the Fly Friendly Program for McClellan-Palomar
Airport. The City expects the widespread dissemination of, and pilot
adherence to, the adopted procedures.
5-P.15 Expect the airport to control noise (to the extent of its limited
authority granted by the Federal Aviation Administration to indirectly
regulate aircraft noise through airport design and scheduling) 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.
[Policy – Airport]
C.4 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.
5-P.16 Require new nonresidential development to comply with the noise
compatibility criteria in the ALUCP. Require dedication of avigation
easements for new developments designated as conditionally com-
patible for noise in the ALUCP, and which are located within the 65 dB
CNEL noise contour as mapped on Figure 5-4: Airport Noise Com-
patibility Policy Map.
[Policy – Airport]
C.6 New nonresidential development should comply with the noise
compatibility criteria in the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The City will require dedication of
avigation easements for new developments designated as conditionally
compatible for noise in the ALUCP, and which are located within the 65
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dB CNEL noise contour as mapped on Map 3: Compatibility Policy Map:
Noise.
Comparison Table 4 – Noise Element
PROPOSED NOISE ELEMENT EXISTING NOISE ELEMENT
Policies – Railroad Noise Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
5-P.17 Coordinate with other agencies and private entities to investigate
methods of implementing a railroad quiet zone and other methods
of reducing railroad noise impacts on surrounding uses; such as
through development of a grade separated rail corridor.
Policies – Work-Related Noise
5-P.187 Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in
all appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise
under the control of the City of Carlsbad.
[Policy – Employment]
C.1 Participate in noise control and hearing conservation programs in all
appropriate work environments owned, operated, or otherwise
under the control of the City.
5-P.198 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.
[Policy – Employment]
C.2 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.
5-P.1920 Encourage and assist its employees in identifying and abating
potential noise hazards on city-owned or controlled property.
[Policy – Employment]
C.3 Encourage and assist its employees in identifying and abating
potential noise hazards on City-owned or controlled property.
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Comparison Table 5 – Public Safety Element
The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Public Safety Element and identifies the related
existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. New policy numbers are listed below
and are highlighted in the comparison table.
New Policies:
Policies: 6-P.26, 6-P.35
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Goals Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-G.1 Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to property resulting from
fire, flood, hazardous material release, or seismic disasters.
[Goal – Geology and Seismic Safety]
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life, and damage to property
resulting from potential geologic and seismic disasters.
[Goal – Flood Hazards]
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life, and damage to property
resulting from the occurrence of floods.
[Goal – Hazardous Materials]
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life, and damage to property
resulting from hazardous materials disaster occurrence.
6-G.2 Minimize safety hazards related to aircraft operations in areas
around the McClellan-Palomar Airport.
[Goal – Airport Hazards]
A City which minimizes noise and safety hazards within areas around the
airport.
6-G.3 Maintain safety services that are responsive to citizens’ needs to
ensure a safe and secure environment for people and property in
the community.
[Goal – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
A.1 A City which minimizes the injury, the loss of life and damage to
property resulting from fire hazards.
[Goal – Disaster Preparedness]
A City which provides for emergency response during and after
catastrophic events.
[Goal – Crime Hazards]
A City which minimizes injury, loss of life, and damage to property
resulting from crime.
6-G.4 Minimize safety hazards related to emergency service, automobile,
bicycle and pedestrian access across the railroad.
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PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Policies – Flooding and Coastal Hazards Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.1 Enforce the Cobey-Alquist Floodplain Management Act and the
city’s Floodplain Management Regulations to prohibit construction
of structures in a designated floodway where such development
would endanger life or significantly restrict the carrying capacity of
the designated floodway; and to regulate development within other
areas of special flood hazard, flood related erosion hazard and
mudslide hazard to ensure such development does not adversely
affect public health and safety due to water and erosion hazards, or
result in damaging increases in erosion, flood height or velocities.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.1 Enforce the Colby-Alquist Floodplain Management Act which
prohibits the placement of structures in the floodway, except for
public utility or communication lines.
[Objective – Flood Hazards]
B.2 To restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to the health and
safety of people or adversely affect property due to water and
erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or
flood height or velocities.
6-P.2 Continue to implement and pursue flood control programs that
reduce flood hazards, such as the city’s Grading Ordinance and the
Floodplain Management Regulations.
[Objective – Flood Hazards]
B.3 To continue to pursue flood control programs through such means
as: application of the grading ordinance, the flood plain overlay
zone, and the recommendations of the Open Space and
Conservation and the Public Safety Elements.
6-P.3 Cooperate and coordinate with federal, state and local jurisdictions,
and agencies involved in the mitigation of flood hazards from dam
inundation, tsunamis, sea level rise, and major flood events.
[Objective – Flood Hazards]
B.4 To seek the cooperation and coordination of all jurisdictions and
agencies such as the San Diego County Flood Control District,
involved in the mitigation of flood hazards.
6-P.4 Require all proposed drainage facilities to comply with the city’s
Standard Design Criteria to ensure they are properly sized to handle
100-year flood conditions.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.3 Require all proposed drainage facilities to comply with the City's
"Standard Design Criteria" to ensure they are properly sized to
handle 100-year flood conditions.
6-P.5 Require installation of protective structures or other design
measures to protect proposed building and development sites from
the effects of flooding.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.7 Require installation of protective structures or other design
measures to protect proposed building and development sites from
the effects of flooding or wave action.
6-P.6 Enforce the requirements of Titles 18, 20, and 21 pertaining to
drainage and flood control when reviewing applications for building
permits and subdivisions.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.5 Review all new development proposals to ensure compliance with
those sections of Titles 18 and 20 pertaining to drainage and flood
control structures.
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PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Policies – Flooding and Coastal Hazards Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.7 Comply with all requirements of the California Department of Water
Resources’ Division of Safety of Dams to ensure adequate flood
control.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.4 Comply with all requirements of the State Department of Water
Resources' Division of Dam Safety to ensure adequate flood control.
6-P.8 Comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
requirements to identify flood hazard areas and control
development within these areas in order for residents to qualify for
federal flood insurance. Cooperate with FEMA on shoreline flooding
hazards and other mapping efforts.
[Policy – Flood Hazards]
C.6 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.
Policies – Geology and Seismicity
6-P.9 Allow for consideration of seismic and geologic hazards at the
earliest possible point in the development process, preferably
before comprehensive engineering work has commenced.
[Objective – Geology and Seismic Safety]
B.1 To establish a development project review process that allows
consideration of seismic and geologic hazards at the earliest
possible point in the development process, preferably before
comprehensive engineering work has commenced.
6-P.10 Maintain geotechnical report guidelines identifying specific
requirements for various levels of geotechnical evaluation, including
reconnaissance studies, preliminary geotechnical investigation
reports, and as-graded geotechnical reports.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.8 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.
6-P.11 Use information in Figure 6-4 as a generalized guideline for
planning purposes and in determining the type and extent of geo-
technical report to be required for a proposed development project.
When a geotechnical report is required, require submission of the
report and demonstration that a project conforms to all mitigation
measures recommended in the report prior to city approval of the
proposed development.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.4 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-Induced 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.)
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PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT EXISTING PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Policies – Geology and Seismicity Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.12 Require a geotechnical investigation and report of all sites
proposed for development in areas where geologic conditions or
soil types are susceptible to liquefaction. Also require
demonstration that a project conforms to all mitigation measures
recommended in the geotechnical report prior to city approval of
the proposed development (as required by state law).
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.2 Require project applicants to submit evidence that structures are
designed to meet ground response characteristics of their individual
site.
6-P.13 Prohibit location of critical structures directly across known earth-
quake faults unless a geotechnical and/or seismic investigation is
performed to show that the earthquake fault is neither active nor
potentially active.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.3 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.
6-P.14 Require applicants to conduct detailed geologic and seismic inves-
tigations at sites where the construction of critical structures (high-
occupancy structures and those that must remain in operation
during emergencies) and structures over four stories are under
consideration.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.5 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.
6-P.15 In accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act, deny subdi-
vision maps if a project site is not physically suitable for either the
type or density of a proposed development because of geologic,
seismic, or other hazards.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.6 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.
6-P.16 Require qualified geotechnical engineering professionals to review
grading plans and inspect areas of excavation during and after
grading, to evaluate slope stability and other geotechnical condi-
tions that may affect site development and public safety. In areas of
known or suspected landslides and/or adverse geologic conditions,
the following determinations should be made: extent of landslide,
depth-to-slide plane, soil types and strengths, presence of clay
seams and ground water conditions.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.7 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.
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Policies – Geology and Seismicity Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.17 Continue to regulate development, including remodeling or struc-
tural rehabilitation, to ensure adequate mitigation of safety hazards
on sites having a history or threat of seismic dangers, erosion, sub-
sidence, or flooding.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.12 Require installation of appropriate siltation and erosion control
measures on proposed building and development sites wherever
there is a potential for soil erosion.
[Policy – Geology and Seismic Safety]
C.17 Design all structures in accordance with the seismic design
standards of the Uniform Building Code and State building
requirements.
Policies – Airport Hazards
6-P.18 Ensure that development in the McClellan-Palomar Airport
Influence Area is consistent with the land use compatibility policies
contained in the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan.
See also policies in the Land Use and Community Design Element related
to McClellan-Palomar Airport.
[Policy – Airport Hazards]
C.3 Review development proposals in the Airport Influence Area to
ensure consistency with applicable land use compatibility policies
contained in the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility
Plan and to ensure that design features are incorporated into
proposed site plans which specifically address aircraft crash and
noise hazards.
Policies – Railroad Hazards
6-P.19 Coordinate with other agencies and private entities to investigate
methods of improving service safety along and across the rail
corridor; such as through development of a grade separated rail
corridor that includes grade separated street crossings at Grand
Avenue, Carlsbad Village Drive, Tamarack Avenue and Cannon
Road, as well as new pedestrian and bicycle crossings at Chestnut
Avenue, the Village and Poinsettia COASTER stations, and other
appropriate locations.
See also policies in the Mobility and Noise Elements related to the railroad.
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Policies – Soils and Hazardous Materials Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.1920 Limit hazards associated with the manufacture, use, transfer,
storage and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
through enforcement of applicable local, county, state and federal
regulations.
[Objective – Hazardous Materials]
B.1 To limit the hazards associated with the manufacture, use, transfer,
storage and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
through enforcement of applicable local, county, state and federal
regulations.
6-P.210 Coordinate with the County of San Diego and use the San Diego
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as a guide for
implementing actions to reduce hazardous waste impacts.
[Objective – Hazardous Materials]
B.2 To comply with San Diego County's Hazardous Waste Management
Plan.
6-P.221 Regulate locations for the manufacture, storage, and use of
hazardous materials within the city through implementation of
Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance).
[Objective – Hazardous Materials]
B.3 To regulate locations for the manufacture, storage, and use of
hazardous materials within the City through implementation of Title
20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Zoning Ordinance.
6-P.232 Regulate development on sites with known contamination of soil
and groundwater to ensure that construction workers, future
occupants, and the environment as a whole, are adequately
protected from hazards associated with contamination, and
encourage cleanup of such sites.
[Policy – Hazardous Materials]
C.1 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.
6-P.243 Provide for hazardous materials emergency incident responses.
Coordinate such responses with applicable federal, state and county
agencies.
[Policy – Hazardous Materials]
C.2 Provide for hazardous materials emergency incident responses.
Coordinate such responses with applicable federal, state and county
agencies.
6-P.254 Maintain regulations that 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.
[Policy – Hazardous Materials]
C.3 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.
6-P.265 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.
[Policy – Hazardous Materials]
C.4 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.
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Policies – Soils and Hazardous Materials Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.276 Support public awareness and participation in household
hazardous waste management, solid waste, and recycling programs.
Policies – Police, Fire and Emergency Services Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.287 Maintain adequate Police and Fire Department staff to provide
adequate and timely response to all emergencies.
[Goal – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
A.2 A City which optimizes the organization and delivery of emergency
services.
[Objective – Crime Hazards]
B.2 To provide sworn staff in sufficient numbers to support basic
patrol services consistent with patterns observed in progressive
departments serving cities in the population range comparable to
Carlsbad.
6-P.298 Ensure Fire Department facilities and service are provided
consistent with the minimum performance standards of the city’s
Growth Management Plan.
[Objective – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
B.2 To maintain an initial emergency travel response time of five (5)
minutes.
6-P.2930 Encourage physical planning and community design practices
that deter crime and promote safety.
[Objective – Crime Hazards]
B.4 To encourage crime prevention through the planning process by
establishing specific design criteria and standards to be used in the
review of land use development.
6-P.310 Maintain close coordination between planned improvements to
the circulation system within the city and the location of fire
stations to assure adequate levels of service and response times to
all areas of the community.
[Objective – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
B.3 To maintain close coordination between planned improvements to
the circulation system within the City of Carlsbad and the location
of fire stations to assure adequate levels of service and response
times to all areas of the community.
6-P.321 Consider site constraints in terms of hazards and current levels of
emergency service delivery capabilities when making land use
decisions. In areas where population or building densities may be
inappropriate to the hazards present, take measures to mitigate the
risk of life and property loss.
[Objective – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
B.5 To consider, in land use decisions, site constraints in terms of
hazards and current levels of emergency service delivery
capabilities. In areas where population or building densities may
be inappropriate to the hazards present, measures shall be taken
to mitigate the risk of life and property loss.
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Policies – Police, Fire and Emergency Services Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
6-P.332 Coordinate the delivery of fire protection services through mutual
aid agreements with other agencies when appropriate.
[Objective – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
B.6 To coordinate the delivery of fire protection services through
mutual aid agreements with other agencies when appropriate.
6-P.343 Enforce the Uniform Building and Fire codes, adopted by the city,
to provide fire protection standards for all existing and proposed
structures.
[Policy – Fire and Emergency Medical Services]
C.1 Enforce the Uniform Building and Fire Codes, adopted by the City,
to provide fire protection standards for all existing and proposed
structures.
6-P.34 Promote community awareness of possible natural and man-made
hazards, response plans and measures that can be taken to protect
lives.
6-P.35 When future development is proposed to be intermixed with
wildlands and/or adjacent to wildlands, require applicants to
comply with the city’s adopted Landscape Manual, which includes
requirements related to fire protection, and calls for preparation of
a fire protection plan when a proposed project contains or is
bounded by hazardous vegetation or is within an area bounded by a
very high fire hazard severity zone, or as determined by the Fire
Code official or his representative.
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Policies – Emergency Preparedness
6-P.36 Maintain and periodically update the City of Carlsbad Emergency
Operations Plan as appropriate information becomes available, and
continue participating in multijurisdictional disaster planning.
[Policy –Disaster Preparedness]
C.1 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.
6-P.37 Promote public awareness of possible natural and man-made
hazards, measures that can be taken to protect lives and property,
response plans, and evacuation routes.
[Policy –Disaster Preparedness]
C.2 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.
6-P.38 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.
[Circulation Element Policy – Public Utility and Storm Drainage Facilities]
C.5 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.
6-P.39 Ensure all new development complies with all applicable
regulations regarding the provision of public utilities and facilities.
[Circulation Element Policy – Public Utility and Storm Drainage Facilities]
C.4 Require new development to dedicate and improve all public
rights-of-way for public utility and storm drainage facilities needed
to serve development.
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The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Arts, History, Culture and Education Element and
identifies the related existing General Plan goals, objectives and
policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. New goal and policy numbers are listed
below and are highlighted in the comparison table.
New Goals and Policies:
Goals: 7-G.2, 7-G.5 to 11
Policies: 7-P.10, 7-P.13, 7-P.21 to 30
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing General Plan goals and policies not in draft General Plan:
Some existing General Plan goals, objectives and policies are not
carried forward in the draft General Plan; those not carried forward
are generally characterized as follows:
Redundant (the intent is adequately addressed by a
proposed draft goal or policy)
Has been completed (identified a specific task or objective
that has been completed/achieved)
No longer relevant or is obsolete
Does not align with the Carlsbad Community Vision
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PROPOSED ARTS, HISTORY, CULTURE AND EDUCATION ELEMENT EXISTING ARTS ELEMENT (AE) AND
OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE)
Goals – Historic Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-G.1 Recognize, protect, preserve, and enhance the city’s diverse
heritage.
[OSCE Goal – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
A.1 A city in which its existing and continuing heritage is protected,
preserved, recognized and enhanced.
7-G.2 Make Carlsbad’s history more visible and accessible to residents and
visitors.
Goals – Arts and Culture Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-G.3 Integrate the arts, public art and art education as a vital aspect of
community life, with a wide range of facilities and public programs
designed to engage the city’s diverse audiences as active
participants and patrons.
[AE Goal]
A city strongly reflecting the arts in its total environment with land and
facilities permanently dedicated to performing and visual arts, together
with an abundant range of on-going and special arts programs involving
as many regular and visiting members of the community as possible, as
active participants, audiences, and patrons.
7-G.4 Foster an environment of active participation in and attendance at
artistic and educational programs and activities by residents and
visitors.
[AE Objective]
B.3 To have a city of residents and visitors practicing, participating in,
attending, and observing artistic and cultural activities.
7-G.5 Enhance cultural and generational diversity and social connections
through opportunities for volunteerism and civic engagement; more
public gathering places, family-friendly activities, and public art; and
more events that connect residents to one another and keep them
active in the community.
Goals – Library, Educational and Lifelong Learning Resources
7-G.6 Promote access to lifelong learning opportunities that align with the
learning needs and abilities of all community members.
7-G.7 Promote opportunities for higher learning and education, with
linkages to the city’s technology base and highly skilled workforce.
7-G.8 Ensure the city's library facilities, services and programs are
adequate and appropriate to meet the community’s needs for
education and lifelong learning services, as well as the demands of
an increasingly digital world.
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OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE)
Goals – Educational and Lifelong Learning Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-G.98 Attract and partner with institutions of higher learning and
research organizations to create high quality jobs in the city.
7-G.910 Work with school districts to ensure educational facilities with
sufficient permanent capacity are available to meet the needs of
current and future projected enrollment. Consult with the school
districts on policies and projects that affect the provision of
educational facilities and services.
7-G.110 Foster an environment in which children and youth can flourish
and become contributing members of society. The foundation of
this vision is a strong and active partnership among the city, school
districts, libraries and all segments of the community, so that
powerful learning from the earliest years is a citywide experience
and responsibility.
7-G.121 Promote an adequate and diverse supply of childcare facilities
that are affordable and accessible for families, and provide safe,
educational, and high-quality services for children.
Policies – Historic Resources
7-P.1 Prepare an updated inventory of historic resources in Carlsbad, with
recommendations for specific properties and districts, if determined
appropriate, to be designated in national, state, and local registries,
if determined appropriate and with agreement of the property
owners.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.2 Create and maintain a local registry of cultural resources.
7-P.2 Encourage the use of regional, state and federal programs that
promote cultural preservation to upgrade and redevelop properties
with historic or cultural value. Consider becoming a participant in
the Mills Act tax incentive program.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.4 Encourage the use of tax incentives, regional, state and federal
programs which promote cultural preservation to upgrade and
redevelop property vitality.
7-P.3 Formalize a program of historical markers/plaques at resources in
state and national registers or of local importance.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.3 Provide landmark identification of designated cultural resources.
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OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE)
Policies – Historic Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.4 Promote community education of historic resources, integration
and celebration of such resources as part of community events:
a. Enhance the community’s recognition that objects of historic
importance increase both fiscal and community value.
b. Promote the use of historic resources for the education, pleasure
and welfare of the people of the city. Cooperate with historic
societies, schools, libraries, parks and community members to
stimulate public interest in historic preservation.
c. Maintain historical reference materials on file at the Carlsbad City
Library.
[OSCE Objective – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
B.4 To enhance the community's recognition that objects of historic
importance increase both fiscal and community value.
[OSCE Objective – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
B.2 To promote the use of historic resources for the education, pleasure
and welfare of the people of the City.
[OSCE Objective – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
B.3 To cooperate with historic societies, schools, libraries and citizens to
stimulate public interest in historic preservation.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.8 Maintain historical reference materials on file in the main branch of
the Carlsbad City Library.
7-P.5 Encourage the rehabilitation of qualified historic structures through
application of the California Historical Building Code.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.6 Encourage the rehabilitation of historic structures through adoption
of the Historical Building Code.
7-P.6 Ensure compliance with the City of Carlsbad Cultural Resource
Guidelines to avoid or substantially reduce impacts to historic struc-
tures listed or eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic
Places or the California Register of Historical Resources.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.7 Incorporate the Cultural Resource Guidelines in the environmental
review of development applications.
Policies – Archaeological and Paleontological Resources
7-P.7 Implement the City of Carlsbad Cultural Resources Guidelines to
avoid or substantially reduce impacts to archaeological and paleon-
tological resources.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.7 Incorporate the Cultural Resource Guidelines in the environmental
review of development applications.
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Policies – Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.8 During construction of specific development projects, require
monitoring of grading, ground-disturbing, and other major earth-
moving activities in previously undisturbed areas or in areas with
known archaeological or paleontological resources by a qualified
professional, as well as a tribal monitor during activities in areas
with cultural resources of interest to local Native American tribes.
Both the qualified professional and tribal monitor shall observe
grading, ground-disturbing, and other earth-moving activities.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.9 Implement the following measures for paleontological sites:
…
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.
…
7-P.9 Ensure that treatment of any cultural resources discovered during
site grading complies with the City of Carlsbad Cultural Resource
Guidelines. Determination of the significance of the cultural
resource(s) and development and implementation of any data
recovery program shall be conducted in consultation with inter-
ested Native American tribes. All Native American human remains
and associated grave goods shall be returned to their most likely
descendent and repatriated. The final disposition of artifacts not
directly associated with Native American graves shall be negotiated
during consultation with interested tribes; if the artifact is not
accepted by Native American tribes, it shall be offered to an institu-
tion staffed by qualified professionals, as may be determined by the
City Planner. Artifacts include material recovered from all phases of
work, including the initial survey, testing, indexing, data recovery,
and monitoring.
7-P.10 Require consultation with the appropriate organizations and
individuals (e.g., Information Centers of the California Historical
Resources Information Systems [CHRIS], the Native American
Heritage Commission [NAHC], and Native American groups and indi-
viduals) to minimize potential impacts to cultural resources that
may occur as a result of a proposed project.
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OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (OSCE)
Policies – Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.11 Prior to occupancy of any buildings, a cultural resource monitoring
report identifying all materials recovered shall be submitted to the
City Planner.
[OSCE Policy – Historic and Cultural Preservation]
C.9 Implement the following measures for paleontological sites:
…
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.
Policies – Arts and Culture
7-P.12 Explore opportunities and funding strategies for developing
dedicated arts-oriented gathering places and venues that ensure
wide availability and accessibility to arts and arts education oppor-
tunities. Where possible, provide interim spaces within other
facilities for arts and arts education opportunities.
[AE Policy]
C.2 Proceed to build or cooperate with private foundations,
improvement districts, other governmental agencies or citizen
groups to build a permanent facility or facilities for the creation,
exhibition, discussion or teaching of visual and performing arts and
cultural endeavors.
[AE Policy]
C.3 Provide, whenever possible, interim spaces within other facilities to
offer arts programming.
7-P.13 Explore the feasibility of a new multi-purpose venue(s) capable of
hosting large indoor and outdoor performances, and the provision
of small, affordable spaces for local artists to produce and display
their art.
7-P.14 Allocate funding for the acquisitionpurchase, maintenance and
conservation of public art collections and provide, when possible,
for the siting, selection, installation, and maintenance of works of
art within or upon public facilities and land.
[AE Policy]
C.4 Provide, when possible, for the siting, selection, installation and
maintenance of works of art and other tangible things within or
upon public facilities and land.
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Policies – Arts and Culture Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.15 Promote cooperative arrangements with other public orand
private agencies that facilitate the temporary or permanent display
of works of art for display within or upon public or private facilities
and land.
[AE Policy]
C.6 Promote cooperative arrangements with other public or private
agencies which facilitate the temporary or permanent display of
works of art and other tangible things for display within or upon
public or private facilities and land.
7-P.16 Encourage and provideEnsure that appropriate funding is provided
for the development of a broad range of high quality arts and arts
education programs that are accessible to all, respond appropriately
to the changing demographic needs of the community, and which
develop the skills of participants at all levels of creative expression.
[AE Policy]
C.8 Provide direction and support for continued development and
presentation of a variety of arts in the City.
[AE Policy]
C.9 Generate a wide range of programs that develop the skills of the
participants at all levels of creative expression.
7-P.17 Promote active community participation in arts and arts education
programming through such means as sustained and creative com-
munication initiatives and volunteer opportunities.
[AE Policy]
C.10 Encourage residents to take advantage of the arts programming
offered by agencies and institutions in the community.
7-P.18 Provide financial assistance through a variety of dedicated city and
contributed sources to groups or individuals who provide public arts
programming to residents.
[AE Policy]
C.11 Provide financial assistance whenever feasible to groups or
individuals who provide public arts programming to the residents.
7-P.19 Foster and cultivate community partnerships to support high-
quality arts and cultural opportunities and experiences for residents
and visitors.Promote school and community cooperation in the
programming of artistic and cultural events and opportunities.
[AE Policy]
C.12 Promote school and community co-operation in the programming
of artistic and cultural events and opportunities.
7-P.20 Encourage cooperation and communication in areas of mutual
benefit and corresponding programs between the city and local,
regional, state, and federal government agencies.
[AE Policy]
C.13 Encourage cooperation and communication in areas of mutual
benefit and corresponding programs between the City and local,
regional, state, and federal government agencies.
7-P.21 Retain the Carlsbad Arts Commission as an active advisory body to
the City Council on matters pertaining to cultural aspects of the city.
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Policies – Arts and Culture Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.22 Develop programs that invest in and contribute to the
enhancement of arts and cultural programs, services, organizations,
and artists to foster ongoing cultural tourism efforts and creative
economic development in the city.
Policies – Library, Educational and Lifelong Learning Resources No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.23 Ensure that Carlsbad library facilities and programs are expanded
commensurate with the city’s population growth in order to
maintain compliance with the Growth Management Plan.
7-P.24 Provide adequate library facilities and programs that align with
the community's learning needs, abilities and demographics, and
changes in technology, such as through facility design, services and
service delivery methods, and partnerships with educational and
learning institutions.
7-P.25 Support innovations in learning methods through facilities and
programs that offer opportunities for individual and collaborative
learning, as well as areas for community gathering that foster the
exchange of knowledge and ideas.
7-P.26 Renovate or replace the Cole Library to provide a facility that
effectively serves the community's need for library services.
7-P.27 Support educational resources that cater to an increasingly
international professional population, including adequate
intellectual, development and research services for major
businesses.
7-P.282 Support efforts by the Carlsbad Unified School District, other
school districts that serve Carlsbad residents, and childcare service
providers to establish, maintain, and improve educational facilities
and services.
7-P.293 Coordinate with the school districts to ensure that school facilities
have adequate capacity to accommodate projected enrollment
resulting from the city’s population growth and development.
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Policies – Library, Educational and Lifelong Learning Resources No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
7-P.2430 Continue to partner with local school districts to optimize the
joint-use of school facilities for community use.
7-P.2531 Facilitate student engagement and learning through expanded
programs and activities.
7-P.2632 Encourage a range of childcare facilities, including family day
care homes, public and private centers, preschool programs, and
before and after school programs.
7-P.2733 Continue efforts to locate an institute of higher education or a
research organization that capitalizes on the cluster of high-tech-
nology and bio-technology uses, and the community’s skilled
workforce. Explore tie-ins with institutions in the region such as the
University of California San Diego and the dozen plus medical and
technology institutes in the region.
7-P.28 Ensure that Carlsbad library facilities and programs are expanded
commensurate with the city’s population growth in order to
maintain compliance with the Growth Management Plan.
7-P.29 Provide adequate library facilities and programs that align with
residents’ lifelong learning needs and abilities, such as through
facility design, services and service delivery methods, and partner-
ships with educational and learning institutions.
7-P.30 Support innovations in learning methods through facilities and
programs that offer opportunities for individual and collaborative
learning, as well as areas for community gathering that foster the
exchange of knowledge and ideas.
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Comparison Table 7 – Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism Element
The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Economy, Business Diversity and Tourism Element.
This is a new element; there are no existing General Plan goals and
policies that directly compare.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as:
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. All goals and policies from this element
are highlighted in the table below, which indicates they are
new goals and policies.
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
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PROPOSED ECONOMY, BUSINESS DIVERSITY AND TOURISM ELEMENT NO COMPARABLE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT
Goals No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
8-G.1 In partnership with business and community groups, proactively
engage in the city’s economic development.
8-G.2 Facilitate retention, expansion, attraction and incubation of
businesses that meet the city’s economic development objectives.
8-G.3 Maintain and enhance a world class climate for conducting business
in Carlsbad.
8-G.4 Establish land use priorities based on economic criteria and long
term community needs; reserve sites for designated uses rather
than accepting any development.
8-G.5 Attract a center of higher education—a new university, branch, or a
research institution—that offers synergies with the city’s
increasingly technologically sophisticated businesses and workforce.
8-G.6 Establish a strong talent pipeline that can serve the needs of local
businesses in the short and long term, as well as serve regionally
important industry clusters.
Policies – Monitor and Sustain Fiscal Health
8-P.1 Establish and maintain a consistent database of long-range
economic data factors and update trend forecasts on an ongoing
basis, to enable city policies and strategies to be proactive and
timed to market changes.
8-P.2 Establish a user-friendly computerized central information system
to be linked with development permitting and the Geographic
Information System (GIS) to provide prospective businesses and
developers with easy access to information, such as potential
development sites and city requirements.
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PROPOSED ECONOMY, BUSINESS DIVERSITY AND TOURISM ELEMENT NO COMPARABLE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT
Policies – Support Business Retention, Expansion, Attraction and
Incubation Activities No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
8-P.3 Lead and promote business outreach and collaborative initiatives
among business leaders and economic stakeholders. Such outreach
and collaboration shall include partnering with local businesses and
economic development and employment organizations to identify
strategies for local business retention and expansion, talent
attraction and regional branding.
8-P.4 Collaborate with property owners to develop a financing strategy
and public improvement program to redevelop Westfield Plaza
Camino Real and promote re-investment in Car Country Carlsbad for
renewed economic success and relevance. These sites present the
greatest near-term opportunities to expand upon Carlsbad’s already
strong retail base.
8-P.5 Encourage increased year-round tourism through such means as
working with the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District
to help market Carlsbad as a complete multi-day, year-round
destination, and by working with other organizations to promote
and develop Carlsbad as an ecotourism destination.
8-P.6 Collaborate with workforce development partners
(academic/research institutions) to identify joint opportunities to
spur regional growth of new and emerging job clusters and promote
regional entrepreneurialism, leveraging available city land where
available.
8-P.7 Actively seek to locate at least one center of higher education—
university or research institute—that offers synergies with the city’s
strong life science industry cluster or other high-technology
industries.
8-P.8 Seek public-private partnership to foster incubators, especially in
locally-strong sectors such as life sciences and technology.
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PROPOSED ECONOMY, BUSINESS DIVERSITY AND TOURISM ELEMENT NO COMPARABLE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT
Policies – Strategic Development of Sites No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
8-P.9 Continually monitor land use in the city to ensure a balanced
inventory of sufficient land in strategic locations for all uses,
especially those uses that are critical to the city’s fiscal position.
8-P.10 As part of the Encina Power Station reuse, ensure development of
a balanced cluster of visitor serving commercial uses, such as hotel
and retail uses and restaurants, with flexibility to adapt to
changing economic circumstances. Ensure this area has a
pedestrian-oriented ambiance, is welcoming and accessible to the
broader community (not just hotel guests), and provides for
restaurants and open spaces that capitalize on ocean views.
See policies in the Land Use and Community Design Element for
more on development of this site.
8-P.11 Encourage strategic land assembly and infrastructure
improvements to provide sites adequate in size and at appropriate
locations to meet the needs of businesses the city wishes to attract.
8-P.12 Actively invest in infrastructure and engage with property
owners, developers and business owners to encourage the
revitalization of the Village and Barrio as a walkable, connected and
complete neighborhood with high quality restaurant and retail
offerings, attractive to the corporate business, residential and
tourism communities.
8-P.13 Within the Carlsbad Boulevard coastal corridor, encourage
development that promotes tourism and economic vitality through
a combination of visitor and local-serving commercial, civic, and
recreational uses and services. Ensure that this corridor provides
vibrant coastal spaces where residents and visitors can gather to
enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline, as well as recreational
amenities and supporting commercial uses.
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Comparison Table 8 – Sustainability Element
The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Sustainability Element. This is a new element; there
are no existing General Plan goals and policies that directly
compare.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as:
New; the topic is not addressed by an existing goal,
objective or policy. All goals and policies from this element
are highlighted in the table below, which indicates they are
new goals and policies.
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
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PROPOSED SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT NO COMPARABLE EXISTING GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT
Goals No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
9-G.1 Through implementation of the policies and programs in the
General Plan, maintain a long-term balance among the three
dimensions of sustainability—environmental, economic, and
social—to ensure a vibrant, healthy, and prosperous community.
9-G.2 Undertake initiatives to enhance sustainability by reducing the
community’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fostering green
development patterns—including buildings, sites, and landscapes.
9-G.3 Promote energy efficiency and conservation in the community.
9-G.4 Strive to rReduce the city’s reliance on imported water.
9-G.5 Create a healthy, balanced, functional, and equitable food system
for the entire Carlsbad community by:
Reducing barriers and increasing access to locally-grown fruits
and vegetables;
Increasing communitywide knowledge of healthy food choices
and behaviors.
9-G.6 Support the creation of community gardens throughout the
community.
Policies – Climate Change and GHG
9-P.1 Use the Climate Action Plan as the city’s policy and action guide to
reduce Carlsbad’s contribution to climate change.
9-P.2 Continue efforts to decrease use of energy and fossil fuel
consumption in municipal operations, including transportation,
waste reduction and recycling, and efficient building design and use.
Policies – Water Conservation, Recycling and Supply
9-P.3 Develop and implement a water sub-metering ordinance for multi-
family rental and mixed-use buildings.
9-P.4 ConsiderUtilize irrigation and landscape design measures for the
municipal golf course (Crossings at Carlsbad) that will result in
decreased water consumption.
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Policies – Water Conservation, Recycling and Supply No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
9-P.5 Undertake measures to expand the use of recycled water for
landscape irrigation and commercial and industrial process water.
Encourage potential future customers identified in the latest
Recycled Water Master Plan to retrofit their water systems to utilize
recycled water as it becomes available and cost-effective to do so.
9-P.6 Promote the use of on-site gray water and rainwater collection
systems through education, expedited permitting review, fee
exemptions and other measures.
9-P.7 Investigate the feasibility of developing full-functioning
groundwater systems in the San Luis Rey River Mission
Groundwater Basin and Cannon Well Field within or near Rancho
Carlsbad in order to reduce the city’s reliance on imported water.
Policies – Green Building
9-P.8 Promote energy conservation and retrofitting of existing buildings.
Measures the city should consider for improving energy
performance of existing buildings include, but are not limited to:
Developing and implementing point-of-sale residential energy
and water efficiency audits or upgrade requirements and/or
incentives if necessary;
Providing financial incentives and low-cost financing products and
programs that encourage investment in energy efficiency and
renewable energy within existing residential buildings; and
Educating residents about the availability of free home energy
audit programs and encourage implementation of audit findings.
9-P.9 Adopt a construction and demolition waste recycling ordinance that
requires, except in unusual circumstances, all construction,
demolition and renovation projects meeting a certain size or dollar
value, to divert from landfills 100 percent of all Portland cement
concrete and asphalt concrete and an average of at least 50 percent
of all remaining non-hazardous debris from construction,
demolition, and renovation projects.
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Policies – Green Building No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
9-P.10 Decrease the need for artificial cooling, heating and lighting, and
promote outdoor lifestyles in Carlsbad’s sunny and moderate
climate by:
Ensuring that the Zoning Ordinance provides for adequate private
and common open spaces as part of multifamily developments.
Encouraging residential and office buildings to have windows that
open to the outside in all habitable rooms, and maximize the use
of daylight.
9-P.11 Implement the city’s Landscape Manual to mitigate urban heat
island effects through minimum maximum tree canopy coverage
and maximum minimum asphalt and paving coverage, particularly
for denser areas like the Village and the Barrio, shopping centers,
and industrial and other areas with expansive surface parking.
Policies – Sustainable Energy
9-P.12 Continue pursuit of sustainable energy sources—such as
hydroelectricity, geothermal, solar, and wind power—to meet the
community’s needs.
9-P.13 Use the city’s Climate Action Plan as the platform for delineating
and implementing measures to improve energy conservation, and
increase renewable energy use (such as solar) in existing and new
development.
9-P.14 Support a regional approach to study the feasibility of establishing
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) or another program that
increases the renewable energy supply on the electrical grid.
Policies – Sustainable Food
9-P.154 Use zoning to establish incentives for locating healthy food
grocery stores in neighborhood centers, and to increase
communitywide healthy food access.
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Policies – Sustainable Food No Existing Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
9-P.165 Seek ways to partner with regional community supported
agriculture (CSA) programs as an alternative source of fresh and
healthy fruits and vegetables for Carlsbad residents, particularly
those with limited mobility, limited income, or those furthest from
existing grocery stores.
9-P.176 Support home gardening and small-scale urban farming efforts by
considering adoption of a home gardening and urban agriculture
ordinance; or by otherwise ensuring that zoning allows for home
gardens and small-scale urban farmingdoes not prevent or restrict
the use of residential back yards as vegetable gardens; and provide
residents with opportunities (e.g., online and library resources and
workshops) to learn gardening basics and how to cook easy, healthy
meals with fresh produce.
9-P.187 Incorporate community gardens as part of city parks and
recreation planning, and work with the Carlsbad Community
Gardens Collaborative and other organizations to facilitate the
development, administration and operation of additional
community gardens throughout the city.
9-P.198 Develop and implement a healthy food purchasing and vending
policy for city facilities and operations that commits to selecting
healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks for city-sponsored
activities, meetings, and facilities.
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The following lists all goals and policies proposed in the draft
General Plan Noise Element and identifies the related existing
General Plan goals, objectives and policies.
Proposed draft goals and policies are classified as one of the
following:
The same as an existing goal, objective or policy
A modified version of one or more existing goal, objective
or policy (some existing goals, objectives and policies have
been reworded and/or combined to build upon the intent,
clarify, reflect current status, and/or to reduce redundancy)
New goals and policies:
There are no new Housing Element goals and policies that address a
topic not addressed in the current Housing Element.
Revisions to draft goals and policies:
In response to public and staff comments on the draft General Plan,
staff proposes revisions to some draft goals and policies (see
Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report). The proposed
revisions are reflected in the table below with strike-out and
underlined text.
Existing Housing Element implementation:
See draft Housing Element Appendix A for an analysis of the city’s
progress in implementing the existing Housing Element programs.
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Goals and Policies – Preservation
Preserving the existing housing stock and avoiding deterioration that
often leads to the need for substantial rehabilitation is one of the city’s
goals. In addition, it is important to preserve affordable housing units in
the community to maintain adequate housing opportunities for all
residents.
Goals and Policies – Preservation
Preserving the existing housing stock and avoiding deterioration that often
leads to the need for substantial rehabilitation is one of the city’s goals. In
addition, it is important to preserve affordable housing units in the
community to maintain adequate housing opportunities for all residents.
10-G.1 Carlsbad’s existing housing stock preserved, rehabilitated, and
improved with special attention to housing affordable to lower-income
households.
Goal 1: Carlsbad's existing housing stock preserved, rehabilitated, and
improved with special attention to housing affordable to lower-income
households.
10-P.1 Withhold approval of requests to convert existing rental units to
condominiums when the property contains households of low and
moderate income, unless findings can be made that a reasonable portion
of the units will remain affordable after conversion, or the loss of
affordable units is mitigated.
Policy 1.1: Withhold approval of requests to convert existing rental units to
condominiums when the property contains households of low and
moderate income, unless findings can be made that a reasonable portion of
the units will remain affordable, and the City has met its need for affordable
housing stock for lower and moderate income groups.
10-P.2 Set aside approximately 20 percent of the rental units acquired by
the city or Housing Authority for rehabilitation purposes for households in
the very low income range.
Policy 1.2: Set aside approximately 20 percent of the rental units acquired
by the City, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority for rehabilitation
purposes for households in the very low income range.
10-P.3 Monitor the status of assisted rental housing and explore options
for preserving the units “at risk” of converting to market-rate housing.
Policy 1.4: Monitor status of assisted rental housing and explore options for
preserving the units “at risk” of converting to market-rate housing.
10-P.4 Seek to reduce or eliminate net loss of existing mobile home rental
opportunities available to lower and moderate income households.
Policy 1.5: Seek to reduce or eliminate net loss of existing mobile home
rental opportunities available to lower and moderate income households.
10-P.5 Aim to retain and preserve the affordability of mobile home parks. Policy 1.6: Aim to retain and preserve the affordability of mobile home
parks.
10-P.6 Survey residential areas periodically to identify substandard and
deteriorating housing in need of replacement or rehabilitation.
Policy 1.7: Survey residential areas periodically to identify substandard and
deteriorating housing in need of replacement or rehabilitation.
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Goals and Policies – Preservation Goals and Policies – Preservation
10-P.7 Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan subsidies, and rebates to
lower-income households, special needs households, and senior
homeowners to rehabilitate deteriorating homes.
Policy 1.8: Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan subsidies, and rebates for
lower-income households, persons of special needs, and senior
homeowners to rehabilitate deteriorating homes.
10-P.8 When feasible, acquire rental housing from private owners by
utilizing various local, state, and federal funding sources, and rehabilitate
deteriorated structures if needed. If acquisition is not feasible, provide
incentives to property owners to rehabilitate deteriorating rental units
that house lower income households.
Policy 1.9: Acquire rental housing from private owners as feasible utilizing
various local, state, and federal funding sources, and rehabilitate
deteriorated structures if needed. If acquisition is not feasible, provide
incentives to property owners to rehabilitate deteriorating rental units that
house lower income households.
10-P.9 Provide a reasonable number of rental units acquired by the city or
Housing Authority for rehabilitation purposes to be affordable to
households in the extremely and/or very low income range.
Policy 1.3: Target City, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority
provision of rehabilitation assistance and assistance to homeowners of low
income, special needs and senior households in that priority.
Programs - Preservation Programs - Preservation
Program 1.1: Condominium Conversion
The city will continue to discourage and/or restrict condominium
conversions when such conversions would reduce the number of low or
moderate income subject to the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance;
the in-lieu fees or actual affordable units required by the ordinance would
be used to mitigate the loss of affordable rental units from the city’s
housing stock.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and
impose inclusionary housing requirements on condominium conversions.
Program 1.1: Condominium Conversion
The City will continue to discourage and/or restrict condominium
conversions 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; the in-lieu fees or actual affordable units required by the
ordinance would be used to mitigate the loss of affordable rental units from
the City's housing stock.
Funding: Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue implementation of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and
impose inclusionary housing requirements on condominium
conversions.
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Programs - Preservation Programs - Preservation
Program 1.2: Mobile Home Park Preservation
The city will continue to implement the city’s Residential Mobile Home
Park zoning ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 21.37) that sets
conditions on changes of use or conversions of mobile home parks,
consistent with Government Code Section 66427.5.
The city will also assist lower income tenants of mobile home parks to
research the financial feasibility of purchasing their mobile home parks so
as to maintain the rents at levels affordable to its tenants.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, state grants and loans
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to regulate the conversion of mobile home parks in Carlsbad,
as permitted by state law.
• As appropriate, provide information to mobile home park tenants
regarding potential tenant purchase of parks and assistance available.
Program 1.2: Mobile Home Park Preservation
The City will continue to implement the City's Residential Mobile Home Park
zoning ordinance (Municipal Code 21.37) that sets conditions on changes of
use or conversions of Mobile Home Parks.
The City will also assist lower income tenants to research the financial
feasibility of purchasing their mobile home parks so as to maintain the rents
at levels affordable to its tenants.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, State grants and loans
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to regulate the conversion of mobile home parks in
Carlsbad.
Provide information to mobile home park tenants regarding
potential tenant purchase of parks and assistance available.
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Program 1.3: Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Rental Housing
The city will continue to provide assistance on a case-by-case basis to
preserve the existing stock of lower and moderate income rental housing,
including:
• Provide loans, grants, and/or rebates to owners of rental properties to
make needed repairs and rehabilitation.
• As financially feasible, acquire and rehabilitate rental housing that is
substandard, deteriorating or in danger of being demolished. Set-aside at
least 20 percent of the rehabilitated units for extremely- and/or very low
income households.
• As appropriate and determined by City Council, provide deferral or
subsidy of planning and building fees, and priority processing. Priority will
be given to repair and rehabilitation of housing identified by the city’s
Building Division as being substandard or deteriorating, and which houses
lower income and in some cases moderate income households.
Funding: State grants and loans, Housing Trust Fund, CDBG
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, Building
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Assist in the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of 44 rental housing units
between 2013 and 2020.
• Contact nonprofit housing developers annually to explore opportunities
for acquisition/rehabilitation of rental housing.
• As appropriate and as financially feasible, make funding available to
non-profit organizations to assist in the acquisition and rehabilitation of
existing rental housing.
Program 1.3: Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Rental Housing
The City will continue to provide assistance to preserve the existing stock of
low and moderate income rental housing, including:
Provide loans, grants, and/or rebates to owners of rental properties
to make needed repairs and rehabilitation.
Acquire and rehabilitate rental housing that is substandard,
deteriorating or in danger of being demolished. Set-aside at least 20
percent of the rehabilitated units for very low income households.
Provide deferral or subsidy of planning and building fees, and priority
processing.
Priority will be given to housing identified by the Building
Department as being substandard or deteriorating, and which
houses lower income and in some cases moderate income
households.
Funding: State grants and loans, Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, CDBG
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department, Building
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Assist in the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of 50 rental housing
units between 2005 and 2010.
Contact nonprofit housing developers annually to explore
opportunities for acquisition/rehabilitation of rental housing.
Publicize City funding available for acquisition/rehabilitation
activities on City website.
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Program 1.4: Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing
As the housing stock ages, the need for rehabilitation assistance may
increase. The city will provide assistance to homeowners to rehabilitate
deteriorating housing. Eligible activities under this program include such
things as repairing faulty plumbing and electrical systems, replacing
broken windows, repairing termite and dry-rot damage, and installing
home weatherization improvements. Assistance may include financial
incentives in the form of low interest and deferred payment loans, and
rebates. Households targeted for assistance include lower-income and
special needs (disabled, large, and senior) households.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, state loans and grants
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to implement the city’s Minor Home Repair Program to
provide grants to up to 10 low income households to help improve their
single-family homes.
Program 1.4: Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing
As the housing stock ages, the need for rehabilitation assistance may
increase. The City will provide assistance to homeowners to rehabilitate
deteriorating housing. Energy conservation improvements are eligible
activities under the City’s rehabilitation assistance. Assistance will include
financial incentives in the form of low interest and deferred payment loans,
and rebates. Households targeted for assistance include lower-income and
special needs (disabled, large, and senior) households.
Funding: Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, CDBG, State loans and grants
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Assist in the rehabilitation of 25 owner-occupied housing units
between 2005 and 2010.
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Program 1.5: Preservation of At-Risk Housing
One project within the city–Santa Fe Ranch Apartments–may be
considered as at risk if the owner pays off bonds early. While this is
unlikely since the current income at affordable levels is not substantially
lower than the potential income at market rates, the city will nonetheless
monitor its status. Through monitoring, the city will ensure tenants
receive proper notification of any changes. The city will also contact
nonprofit housing developers to solicit interest in acquiring and managing
the property in the event this or any similar project becomes at risk of
converting to market rate.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, state loans and grants
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Periodically monitor the at-risk status of the 64 units at Santa Fe Ranch
Apartments.
• Ensure that the tenants receive proper notification for any action
related to rent increases.
• Provide tenants with information about other available rental assistance
programs.
Program 1.5: Preservation of At-Risk Housing
One project – Seascape Village – within the City may be considered as at
risk. This project has deed restrictions on 42 units that are set to expire
January 1, 2009. The City will monitor the status of projects such as
Seascape Village that may be at-risk, ensure tenants receive proper
notification of any changes and are aware of available special Section 8
vouchers, and contact nonprofit housing developers to solicit interest in
acquiring and managing at risk projects.
Funding: Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, CDBG, State loans and grants
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Annually monitor the at-risk status of Seascape Village and contact
property owner for intention to convert to market-rate housing.
Ensure that the tenants receive proper notification.
Assist tenants to receive special Section 8 vouchers set aside by
HUD for tenants whose rent subsidies are terminated due to
expiration of project-based Section 8 contracts.
Contact nonprofit housing developers in 2008 to solicit interest in
acquiring and managing at-risk housing projects.
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Goals and Policies – Housing Opportunities
A healthy and sustainable community relies on its diversity and its ability
to maintain balance among different groups. The city encourages the
production of new housing units that offer a wide range of housing types
to meet the varied needs of its diverse population. A balanced inventory
of housing in terms of unit type (e.g., single-family, apartment,
condominium, etc.), cost, and architectural style will allow the city to
fulfill a variety of housing needs.
Goals and Policies – Housing Opportunities
A healthy, sustainable community relies on its diversity and its ability to
maintain balance among different groups. The City encourages the
production of new housing units that offer a wide range of housing types to
meet the varied needs of its diverse population. A balanced inventory of
housing in terms of unit type (e.g., single-family, apartment, condominium,
etc.), cost, and architectural style will allow the City to fulfill a variety of
housing needs.
10-G.2 New housing developed with diversity of types, prices, tenures,
densities, and locations, and in sufficient quantity to meet the demand of
anticipated city and regional growth.
Goal 2: New housing developed with diversity of types, prices, tenures,
densities, and locations, and in sufficient quantity to meet the demand of
anticipated City and regional growth.
10-P.10 Ensure the availability of sufficient developable acreage in all res-
idential densities to accommodate varied housing types to meet
Carlsbad’s 2010-2020 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), as
discussed is Section 10.3 (Resources Available).
Policy 2.1: Ensure sufficient developable acreage in all residential densities
to provide varied housing types for households in all economic segments.
Policy 2.2: Allow development of sufficient new housing to meet Carlsbad's
share of the regional housing need for 2005-2010 as determined by
SANDAG and consistent with this Housing Element.
10-P.11 Ensure that housing construction is achieved through the use of
modified codes and standards while retaining quality design and
architecture.
Policy 2.4: Ensure that housing construction achieved through the use of
modified codes and standards while retaining quality design and
architecture.
10-P.12 Provide alternative housing opportunities by encouraging
adaptive reuse of older commercial or industrial buildings.
Policy 2.5: Provide alternative housing environments by encouraging
adaptive reuse of older commercial or industrial buildings.
10-P.13 Encourage increased integration of housing with nonresidential
development where appropriate.
Policy 2.6: Encourage increased integration of housing with nonresidential
development where appropriate.
10-P.14 Encourage the use of innovative techniques and designs to
promote energy conservation in residential development.
Policy 2.7: Encourage the use of innovative techniques and designs to
promote energy conservation in residential development.
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Program 2.1: Adequate Sites to Accommodate the RHNA
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 analysis in Section 10.3 (Resources Available) identifies examples of
how housing has been built on very small sites, such as in the Village and
Barrio. However, to expand opportunities for additional affordable
housing, the city will encourage the consolidation of small parcels in order
to facilitate larger-scale developments that are compatible with existing
neighborhoods. Specifically, the city will continue to make available an
inventory of vacant and underutilized properties to interested developers,
market infill and redevelopment opportunities throughout the city,
including the Village and Barrio, and meet with developers to identify and
discuss potential project sites.
Funding: Departmental budget and Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, Planning
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Maintain adequate residential sites to accommodate the 2010-2020
RHNA.
• Post the inventory of vacant and underutilized properties on the city’s
website or in a public notification area of the city’s Planning Division
within one year of Housing Element adoption
Program 2.1: Adequate Sites
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.
…
For the Barrio Area, incentives shall be developed to encourage the
consolidation of parcels and thus the feasibility of affordable housing. These
incentives shall include increased density and other standards
modifications.
To facilitate development in the Village Redevelopment Area.. The City will
also encourage lot consolidation by assisting in site identification.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Dept., Planning Dept.
Objectives and Time Frame:
Provide adequate residential sites to ensure compliance with the
adequate sites requirements of AB 2348 for meeting the Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the 2005-2010 planning
period.
Amendments to the general plan, zoning ordinance, and other land
use documents necessary to effectuate the density changes and other
Program components above shall be implemented by September
2012, except for Quarry Creek, Ponto, and the Barrio Area.
Since they require extensive legislative and environmental actions
(e.g., preparation and adoption of a master plan, Local Facilities
Management Plan, and environmental impact report) general plan
and zoning amendments for Quarry Creek, Ponto, and the Barrio Area
shall be implemented by February 2013.
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Program 2.2: Flexibility in Development Standards
The Planning Division, in its review of development applications, may
recommend waiving or modifying certain development standards, or
propose changes to the Municipal Code to encourage the development of
low and moderate income housing. The city offers offsets to assist in the
development of affordable housing citywide. Offsets include concessions
or assistance including, but not limited to, direct financial assistance,
density increases, standards modifications, or any other financial, land
use, or regulatory concession that would result in an identifiable cost
reduction.
Funding: Department budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to offer flexibility in development standards to facilitate the
development of lower and moderate income households.
• Periodically review the Municipal Code and recommend changes that
would enhance the feasibility of affordable housing, while maintaining the
quality of housing.
Program 2.2: Flexibility in Development Standards
The Planning Department, in its review of development applications, may
recommend waiving or modifying certain development standards, or
propose changes to the Municipal Code to encourage the development of
low and moderate income housing.
Funding: Department budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to offer flexibility in development standards to facilitate the
development of lower and moderate income households. This shall
include consideration of making offsets available to developers when
necessary to enable residential projects to provide a preferable
project type or affordability in excess of the requirements of
Municipal Code Chapter 21.85, Inclusionary Housing. As defined in
Chapter 21.85, offsets may include but are not limited to density
increases on any residential site.
Process amendments to its Planned Unit Development Ordinance,
Parking Ordinance and Beach Area Overlay Zone and the Village
Master Plan and Design Manual to modify development standards to
enable the achievement of higher density residential projects by the
end of 2007 (Note: These amendments were adopted in early or late
2007 and are now pending Coastal Commission approval, which is
expected in 2009).
Periodically review the Municipal Code and recommend changes that
would enhance the feasibility of affordable housing, while maintaining
the quality of housing.
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Program 2.3: Mixed Use
The city will encourage mixed-use developments that include a residential
component. Major commercial centers should incorporate, where
appropriate, mixed commercial/residential uses.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Periodically review development standards and incentives that would
encourage mixed-use developments.
• Identify areas and properties with potential for mixed-use development
and provide information to interested developers.
Program 2.3: Mixed Use
The City will encourage mixed-use developments that include a residential
component. 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.
As described in Program 2.1, the City shall amend the zoning
ordinance and other necessary land use documents to permit
residential mixed use at 20 units per acre on shopping center sites and
commercial areas.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Periodically review development standards and incentives that would
encourage mixed-use developments.
Identify areas and properties with potential for mixed-use
development and provide information to interested developers.
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Program 2.4: Energy Conservation
The city has established requirements, programs, and actions to improve
household energy efficiency, promote sustainability, and lower utility costs.
The city shall enforce state requirements for energy conservation, including
the latest green building standards, and promote and participate in regional
water conservation and recycling programs.
• Create a coordinated energy conservation strategy, including strategies for
residential uses, as part of a citywide Climate Action Plan.
• In the Village, encourage energy conservation and higher density devel-
opment by the modification of development standards (e.g. parking
standards, building setbacks, height, and increased density) as necessary to:
––Enable developments to qualify for silver level or higher LEED (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, or a comparable green
building rating, and to maintain the financial feasibility of the development
with such certification.
––Achieve densities at or above the minimum required if the applicant can
provide acceptable evidence that application of the development standards
precludes development at such densities.
• Facilitate resource conservation for all households by making available,
through a competitive process, CDBG funds to non-profit organizations that
could use such funds to replace windows, plumbing fixtures, and other
physical improvements in lower-income neighborhoods, shelters, and
transitional housing.
• Encourage infill development in urbanized areas, particularly in the Village
and Barrio, through implementation of the Village Master Plan and Design
Manual and the allowed density ranges in the Barrio.
Funding: Departmental budget/General Fund
Lead Agency: Planning Division; Building Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to pursue energy efficient development and rehabilitation of
residential units through incentives, funding assistance, and city policies.
• Continue to explore additional incentives to facilitate energy efficient
development.
Program 2.4: Energy Conservation
The City of Carlsbad has established requirements, programs, and actions to improve
household energy efficiency, promote sustainability, and lower utility costs.
Enforce California building and subdivision requirements by requiring compliance
with state energy efficiency standards...
Encourage solar water heating...
Promote and participate in regional water conservation programs...
...
In the Village Redevelopment Area, encourage energy conservation and higher
density development by the modification of development standards as necessary to:
o Enable developments to qualify for silver level or higher LEED (Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design) Certification, or a comparable green building
rating, and to maintain the financial feasibility of the development with such
certification.
o Achieve densities at or above the minimum required if the applicant can provide
acceptable evidence that application of the development standards precludes
development at such densities.
...
Facilitate resource conservation for all households by making available through a
competitive process Community Development Block Grants to non-profit
organizations that could use such funds to replace windows, plumbing fixtures, and
other physical improvements in lower-income neighborhoods, shelters, and
transitional housing.
...
Per the City’s Growth Management Program:
...
o Encourage infill development in urbanized areas before allowing extensions of
public facilities and improvements to areas which have yet to be urbanized.
Funding: Departmental budget/General Fund
Lead Agency: Planning Department; Building Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to pursue energy efficient development and rehabilitation of residential
units through incentives, funding assistance, and City policies.
Continue to explore additional incentives to facilitate energy efficient
development.
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10-G.3 Sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in all quadrants of
the city to meet the needs of current lower and moderate income
households and those with special needs, and a fair share proportion of
future lower and moderate income households.
Goal 3: Sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in all quadrants of
the City to meet the needs of current lower and moderate income
households and those with special needs, and a fair share proportion of
future lower and moderate income households.
10-P.15 Pursuant to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, require afford-
ability for lower income households of a minimum of 15 percent of all
residential ownership and qualifying rental projects. For projects that are
required to include 10 or more units affordable to lower income
households, at least 10 percent of the lower income units should have
three or more bedrooms (lower income senior housing projects exempt).
Policy 3.1: Require affordability for lower income households of a minimum
of 15 percent of all units approved for any master plan community,
residential specific plan, or qualified subdivision (as defined in the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance). For projects that are required to include
10 or more units affordable to lower income households, at least 10 percent
of the lower income units should have three or more bedrooms (lower
income senior housing projects exempt).
10-P.16 Annually set priorities for future lower-income and special
housing needs. The priorities will be set through the annual Consolidated
Plan, which is prepared by the Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division with assistance from the Planning Division 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 city funds for construction or
assistance to low income projects.
Policy 3.2: Annually set priorities for future lower-income and special
housing needs. The priorities will be set through the Consolidated Annual
Plan which is prepared 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 City funds for construction or assistance to low income
projects.
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10-P.17 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,
and other policies applicable to higher density sites that are identified in
the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element.
Policy 3.3: Accommodate General Plan Amendments to increase residential
densities on all PC and LC zoned properties and all other residentially
designated properties to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
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
potentially increase the density by 35 percent. Through the City’s Affordable
Housing Program (i.e., the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance), density
increases in excess of 35 percent may also be realized.
10-P.18 Adhere to City Council Policy Statement 43 when considering allo-
cation of “excess dwelling units” for the purpose of allowing development
to exceed the Growth Management Control Point (GMCP) density, as
discussed in Section 10.3 (Resources Available). With limited exceptions,
the allocation of excess dwelling units will require provision of housing
affordable to lower income households.
Policy 3.4: Adhere to Council Policy Statement 43 when considering
allocation of units from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank. Amended on
December 17, 2002, Policy Statement 43 authorized withdrawals from the
banks to be utilized in the following "qualifying" projects anywhere within
the city:
1. Projects that include a request for a density bonus;
2. Housing for lower or moderate-income families;
3. Senior housing;
4. Housing located within either of the city's two, official,
redevelopment areas;
5. Transit-oriented/"smart growth" developments;
6. Conversions of general plan land use designations from non-
residential to residential; and
7. Single-family developments, in infill-areas, under stipulated
conditions.
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10-P.19 Address the unmet housing needs of the community through new
development and housing that is set aside for lower and moderate
income households consistent with priorities set by the Housing and
Neighborhood Services Division, in collaboration with the Planning
Division, and as set forth in the city’s Consolidated Plan.
Policy 3.5: Address the unmet housing needs of the community through
new development and housing that is set aside for lower and moderate
income households consistent with priorities set by the Redevelopment and
Housing Department in collaboration with the Planning Department, as set
forth in the City’s Consolidated Plan.
10-P.20 Encourage the development of an adequate number of housing
units suitably sized to meet the needs of lower and moderate income
larger households.
Policy 3.6: Encourage the development of an adequate number of housing
units suitably sized to meet the needs of lower and moderate income larger
households.
10-P.21 Ensure that incentive programs, such as density bonus programs
and new development programs are compatible and consistent with the
city’s Growth Management Plan.
Policy 3.7: Ensure that incentive programs, such as density bonus programs
and new development programs are compatible and consistent with the
City's Growth Management Ordinance.
10-P.22 Maintain the Housing Trust Fund and explore new funding
mechanisms to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of affordable
housing.
Policy 3.8: Maintain the Housing Trust fund to facilitate the construction
and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
10-P.23 Consistent with state law, establish affordable housing develop-
ment with priority for receiving water and sewer services when capacity
and supply of such services become an issue.
Policy 3.9: Consistent with State law, establish affordable housing
development with priority for receiving water and sewer services when
capacity and supply of such services become an issue.
10-P.24 Pursuant to state law, identify and monitor housing units con-
structed, converted, and demolished in the Coastal Zone along with
information regarding whether these units are affordable to lower and
moderate income households
Policy 2.3 Identify, monitor, record, and report data on housing units
constructed, converted, and demolished in the Coastal Zone along with
information regarding whether these units are affordable to lower and
moderate income households pursuant to State law.
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Program 3.1: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
The city will continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires
a minimum of 15 percent of all ownership and qualifying rental residential projects of
seven or more units 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 term of affordability for the units.
For all ownership and qualifying rental projects of fewer than seven units, payment of
a fee in lieu of inclusionary units is permitted. 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 2013, the in-lieu fee per market- rate dwelling unit was
$4,515. The fee amount 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
continue to utilize inclusionary in-lieu fees collected to assist in the development of
affordable units.
The city will apply Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements to rental projects if
the project developer agrees by contract to limit rent as consideration for a “direct
financial contribution” or other form of assistance specified in density bonus law; or if
the project is at a density that exceeds the applicable GMCP density, thus requiring
the use of “excess dwelling units,” as described in Section 10.3 (Resources Available).
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.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
Based on SANDAG’s Regional 2050 Growth Forecast and current housing estimates,
the city anticipates 3,847 new housing units to be developed between 2010 and 2020,
potentially generating 577 inclusionary units.
Adjust the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee as necessary and appropriate to reflect
market conditions and ensure fees collected are adequate to facilitate the
development of affordable units.
Program 3.1: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
The City will continue to implement its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires 15
percent of all residential units within any Master Plan/Specific Plan community or other
qualified subdivision (currently seven units or more) 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 term of affordability for the units.
For all subdivisions of fewer than seven units, payment of a fee in lieu of inclusionary
units is permitted. 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
September 1, 2006, the in-lieu fee per market- rate dwelling unit was $4,515. The fee
amount 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 continue to
utilize inclusionary in-lieu fees collected to assist in the development of affordable 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.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Based on past trends and projects in pipeline, the City anticipates 4,060 new
housing units between 2005 and 2010, potentially generating an inclusionary
requirement of 609 units.
Annually adjust the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee as necessary to reflect
market conditions and ensure fees collected are adequate to facilitate the
development of affordable units.
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Program 3.2: Excess Dwelling Units
Pursuant to City Council Policy Statement 43, the city will continue to
utilize “excess dwelling units,” described in Section 10.3 (Resources
Available), for the purpose of enabling density transfers, density
increases/bonuses and General Plan amendments to increase allowed
density.
Based on analysis conducted in Section 10.4 (Constraints and Mitigating
Opportunities), the city can accommodate its 2010-2020 RHNA without
the need to utilize excess dwelling units to accommodate the RHNA at
each household income level.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Consistent with City Council Policy 43, continue to utilize the excess
dwelling units to provide affordable housing to lower income households.
Program 3.2: Excess Dwelling Unit Bank
The City will 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. The
City will 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 per Council Policy Statement 43.
Based on analysis conducted in Section 4, Constraints and Mitigating
Opportunities, the City has adequate excess dwelling units to accommodate
the remaining RHNA of 2,395 units for lower and 1,171 units for moderate
income households, which would require withdrawal of 2,830 units from
the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Ensure adequate excess dwelling units are available to address the
City’s remaining lower income RHNA for the 2005-2010 period.
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Program 3.3: Density Bonus
Consistent with state law (Government Code sections 65913.4 and 65915),
the city continues to offer residential density bonuses as a means of
encouraging affordable housing development. In exchange for setting aside a
portion of the development as units affordable to lower and moderate
income households, the city will grant a density bonus over the otherwise
allowed maximum density, and up to three financial incentives or regulatory
concessions. These units must remain affordable for a period of no less than
3055 years and each project must enter into an agreement with the city to be
monitored by the Housing and Neighborhood Services Division for
compliance.
The density bonus increases with the proportion of affordable units set aside
and the depth of affordability (e.g. very low income versus low income, or
moderate income). The maximum density bonus a developer can receive is 35
percent when a project provides 11 percent of the units for very low income
households, 20 percent for low income households, or 40 percent for
moderate income households.
Financial incentives and regulatory concessions 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
requirement, mixed use development, or other financial contributions.
The city is currently amending its density bonus regulations (Municipal Code
Chapter 21.86) to ensure consistency with all recent changes to state density
bonus law (up to and including AB 2222 changes, effective 1/1/15).
Funding: Departmental budget, Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Complete the pending amendment to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter
21.86 by June 30December 31, 2014 2015 to ensure consistency with recent
changes to state density bonus law.
• Apply the city’s Density Bonus Ordinance, consistent with state law.
• Encourage developers to take advantage of density bonus incentives.
Program 3.3: Density Bonus
In 2004, the State adopted new density bonus provisions (SB 1818) that went
into effect on January 1, 2005. Consistent with the new State law (Government
Code sections 65913.4 and 65915), the City will continue to offer residential
density bonuses as a means of encouraging affordable housing development. In
exchange for setting aside a portion of the development as units affordable to
lower and moderate income households, the City will grant a bonus over the
otherwise allowed density, and up to three financial incentives or regulatory
concessions. 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 Department for compliance.
The density bonus increases with the proportion of affordable units set aside
and the depth of affordability (e.g. very low income versus low income, or
moderate income). The maximum density bonus a developer can receive is 35
percent when a project provides 11 percent of the units for very low income
households, 20 percent for low income households, or 40 percent for moderate
income households.
Financial incentives and regulatory concessions 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
requirement, mixed use development, or other financial contributions.
Funding: Departmental budget, Housing Trust Fund, Redevelopment Housing
Set-Aside
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Ensure that the City’s new Density Bonus Ordinance is consistent with
the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Encourage developers to take advantage of density bonus incentives.
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Program 3.4: City-Initiated Development
The city, through the Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, will
continue to work with private developers (both for-profit and non-profit)
to create housing opportunities for low, very low and extremely low
income households.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, and other federal, state and local
funding
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Work with a private, non-profit affordable housing developers to create
at least 70 city-initiated or non-inclusionary affordable housing units for
lower income households between 2013 and 2020.
Program 3.4: City-Initiated Development
The City, through the Housing and Redevelopment Department, will
continue to work with private developers (both for-profit and non-profit) to
create housing opportunities for low, very low and extremely low income
households.
Funding: Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, Housing Trust Fund, CDBG,
and other Federal, State and local funding
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Create 70 city-initiated or non-inclusionary affordable housing units
for lower income households between 2005 and 2010. (Note: The
City considers this program already met through the construction in
the current housing cycle of two non-inclusionary projects, Cassia
Heights and Roosevelt Gardens. These projects provide 67 homes for
lower income households as discussed in Section 3.)
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Program 3.5: Affordable Housing Incentives
The city will consider using Housing Trust Funds on a case-by-case basis to
offer a number of incentives to facilitate affordable housing development.
Incentives may include:
• Payment of public facility fees;
• In-kind infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to street
improvements, sewer improvements, other infrastructure improvements
as needed;
• Priority processing, including accelerated plan-check process, for proj-
ects that do not require extensive engineering or environmental review;
and
• Discretionary consideration of density increases above the maximum
permitted by the General Plan through review and approval of a site
development plan (SDP).
Funding: Departmental budget, Housing Trust Fund, CDBG
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division, Finance Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Assist in the development of 150 affordable units between 2013 and
2020 (inclusive of units to be assisted under Program 3.4 - City-Initiated
Development, and Program 3.10 - Senior Housing).
Program 3.5: Affordable Housing Incentives
The City uses Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside Funds and Housing Trust
Funds to offer a number of incentives to facilitate affordable housing
development. Incentives may include:
Payment of public facility fees;
In-kind infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to
street improvements, sewer improvements, other infrastructure
improvements as needed;
Priority processing, including accelerated plan-check process, for
projects that do not require extensive engineering or environmental
review; and
Discretionary consideration of density increases above the maximum
permitted by the General Plan through review and approval of a Site
Development Plan (SDP).
Funding: Departmental budget, Redevelopment Tax Increment and Housing
Set-Aside, CDBG
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment
Department, Finance Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Assist in the development of 235 affordable units between 2005 and
2010 (inclusive of units to be assisted under Program 3.4, City-
Initiated Development, and Program 3.10, Senior Housing).
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Program 3.6: Land Banking
The city will continue to implement a land banking program to acquire
land suitable for development of housing affordable to lower and
moderate income households. The land bank may accept contributions of
land in-lieu of housing production required under an inclusionary
requirement, surplus land from the city or other public entities, 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 by the city or other parties.
The city has identified a list of nonprofit developers active in the region.
When a city-owned or acquired property is available, the city will solicit
the participation of these nonprofits to develop affordable housing.
Affordable housing funds will be made available to facilitate development
and the city will assist in the entitlement process.
Funding: CDBG, Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Solicit nonprofit developers when city-owned or acquired property
becomes available for affordable housing.
• Provide land for development of affordable housing.
• Consider private-public partnerships for development of affordable
housing.
Program 3.6: Land Banking
The City will continue to implement a land banking program to acquire land
suitable for development of housing affordable to lower and moderate
income households. The Land Bank may accept contributions of land in-lieu
of housing production required under an inclusionary requirement, surplus
land from the City or other public entities, 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 by the City or
other parties.
The City has already identified a list of nonprofit developers active in the
region. When a City-owned or acquired property is available, the City will
solicit the participation of these nonprofits to develop affordable housing.
Affordable Housing Funds will be made available to facilitate development
and the City will assist in the entitlement process.
Funding: CDBG, Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Community Development Major Service Area, including the
Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Compile an inventory of surplus properties owned by the City and
other public entities by June 2009 and update the inventory annually
for potential acquisition by the City.
Solicit nonprofit developers when city-owned or acquired property
becomes available for affordable housing.
Make available the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to nonprofit
developers to help defray costs associated with construction and
acquisition of affordable housing.
Assist in the permit processing of affordable housing proposals by
nonprofit developers.
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Program 3.7: Housing Trust Fund
The city will continue to maintain the Housing Trust Fund for the fiduciary
administration of monies dedicated to the development, preservation and
rehabilitation of affordable housing in Carlsbad. The Housing Trust Fund
will be the repository of all collected in-lieu fees, impact fees, housing
credits, loan repayments, and related revenues targeted for proposed
housing as well as other local, state and federal funds.
The city will explore additional revenue opportunities to contribute to the
Housing Trust Fund, particularly, the feasibility of a housing impact fee to
generate affordable rental units when affordable units are not included in
a rental development.
Funding: In-Lieu fees, impact fees, housing credit revenues, HOME/CDBG
Housing Reserve, local, state and federal funds
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, Finance
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Explore the feasibility of a rental housing impact fee within one year of
adoption of this Housing Element.
• Actively pursue housing activities to encumber and disburse monies
within the Housing Trust Fund that are specifically designated for the
development of affordable housing for low income households.
Program 3.7: Housing Trust Fund
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 funds.
Funding: In-Lieu fees, real property transfer tax, and HOME/CDBG Housing
Reserve, local, state and federal funds
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department, Finance
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Actively pursue housing activities to timely encumber and disburse
Housing Trust Fund, including the development of Robertson Ranch
and Cantarini/Holly Springs, and the rehabilitation of Tyler Court
between FY 2008/09 and FY 2011/12.
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Program 3.8: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Carlsbad Housing Authority will continue to administer the city’s
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to provide rental assistance to
very low income households.
Funding: Federal Section 8 funding
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to provide rental assistance to approximately 600 extremely
low and very low income households.
Program 3.8: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Carlsbad Housing Authority will continue to operate the City's Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher program to provide rental assistance to very low
income households.
Funding: Federal Section 8 funding
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to provide rental assistance to approximately 700 extremely
low and very low income households.
Program 3.9: Mortgage Credit Certificates
The city participates in the San Diego Regional Mortgage Credit Certificate
(MCC) Program. By obtaining a MCC during escrow, a qualified
homebuyer can qualify for an increased loan amount. The MCC entitles
the homebuyer to take a federal income tax credit of 20 percent of the
annual interest paid on the mortgage. This credit reduces the federal
income taxes of the buyer, resulting in an increase in the buyer’s net
earnings.
Funding: San Diego County MCC allocations
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to promote the MCC program with the objective of assisting at
least two households annually.
Program 3.9: Mortgage Credit Certificates
The City participates in the San Diego Regional Mortgage Credit Certificate
(MCC) Program. By obtaining a MCC during escrow, a qualified homebuyer
can qualify for an increased loan amount. The MCC entitles the homebuyer
to take a federal income tax credit of 20 percent of the annual interest paid
on the mortgage. This credit reduces the federal income taxes of the buyer,
resulting in an increase in the buyer's net earnings.
Funding: County MCC allocations
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to promote the MCC program with the objective of assisting
two households annually.
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Program 3.10: Senior Housing
The city will continue to encourage a wide variety of senior housing
opportunities, especially for lower-income seniors with special needs,
through the provision of financial assistance and regulatory incentives as
specified in the city’s Housing for Senior Citizens Ordinance (Municipal
Code Chapter 21.84). Projects assisted with these incentives will be
subjected to the monitoring and reporting requirements to assure
compliance with approved project conditions.
In addition, the city has sought and been granted California Constitution
Article 34 authority by its voters to produce up to 200 senior-only, low-
income restricted housing units. The city would need to access its Article
34 authority only when it provides financial assistance and regulates more
than 51 percent of the development.
Funding: Departmental budget, Housing Trust Fund, Private financing,
state public financing
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division, Planning
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Periodically review the senior housing provisions in Municipal Code
Chapter 21.84 to expand housing opportunities for seniors.
• Work with senior housing developers and non-profit organizations to
locate and construct at least 50 units of senior low-income housing
between 2013 and 2020.
Program 3.10: Senior Housing
The City will continue to encourage a wide variety of senior housing
opportunities, especially for lower-income seniors with special needs,
through the provision of financial assistance and regulatory incentives as
specified in the City’s Senior Housing Overlay zone. Projects assisted with
these incentives will be subjected to the monitoring and reporting
requirements to assure compliance with approved project conditions.
In addition, the City has sought and been granted Article 34 authority by its
voters to produce 200 senior-only affordable housing units. The City would
need to access its Article 34 authority only when it functions as the owner of
the project, where the City owns more than 51 percent of the development.
Funding: Departmental budget, Housing Trust Fund, Redevelopment
Housing Set-Aside, Private financing, state public financing
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department, Planning
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Periodically review the Senior Housing Overlay provisions to expand
housing opportunities for seniors.
Provide information on incentives to interested developers.
Work with senior housing developers and non-profit organizations to
locate and construct 50 units of senior low-income housing between
2005 and 2010.
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Program 3.11: Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The city has an adopted ordinance to provide individuals with disabilities
“reasonable accommodation” in land use, zoning and building regulations.
This ordinance seeks to provide equal opportunity in the development
and use of housing for people with disabilities through flexibility in
regulations and the waiver of certain requirements in order to eliminate
barriers to fulfilling this objective.
The city will continue to evaluate the success of this measure and adjust
the ordinance as needed to ensure that it is effective. Moreover, the city
will seek to increase the availability of housing and supportive services to
the most vulnerable population groups, including people with disabilities
through state and federal funding sources, such as HUD’s Section 811
program and CDBG funding.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Evaluate the use and effectiveness of the reasonable accommodation
ordinance through the annual Housing Element Progress Reports.
• Continue to provide opportunities for the development of affordable
housing for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Program 3.11: Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The City will adopt an ordinance to establish a formal policy on offering
reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities with regard to the
construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of housing. The ordinance
will specify the types of requests that may be considered reasonable
accommodation, the procedure and reviewing/approval bodies for the
requests, and waivers that the City may offer to facilitate the development
and rehabilitation of housing for persons with disabilities.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Building Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Adopt reasonable accommodation ordinance and remove the
definition of family in the Zoning Ordinance by June 2009.
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Program 3.12: Housing for Large Families
In those developments that are required to include 10 or more units
affordable to lower-income households, at least 10 percent of the lower
income units should have three or more bedrooms. This requirement
does not pertain to lower-income senior housing projects.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division; Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to implement this requirement as part of the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance.
• Achieve the construction of 35 dwellings that can accommodate lower
income large families. Pursuant to Section 10.2, there are 10,625 lower
income households in Carlsbad, 620 (6 percent) of which are large fam-
ilies. Six percent of the city’s objective for construction of new lower
income dwellings (577 dwellings per section 10.6) is 35 dwellings.
Program 3.12: Housing for Large Families
In those developments that are required to include 10 or more units
affordable to lower-income households, at least 10 percent of the lower
income units should have three or more bedrooms. This requirement does
not pertain to lower-income senior housing projects.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to implement this requirement as part of the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance.
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Program 3.13: Housing for the Homeless
Carlsbad will continue to facilitate and assist with the acquisition, for lease
or sale, and development of suitable sites for emergency shelters and
transitional housing for the homeless population. This facilitation and
assistance will include:
• Participating in a regional or sub-regional summit(s) including decision-
makers from north San Diego 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
and federal funding for the acquisition, construction and management of
shelters; and
• Continuing to provide funding for local and sub-regional homeless
service providers that operate temporary and emergency shelters.
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, CDBG
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Provide funding for homeless shelter providers through the annual
Action Plan process for the use of CDBG funds.
• Annually participate financially in regional programs, such as the North
County Regional Winter Shelter Program, which utilize shelters such as
the La Posada de Guadalupe men’s homeless/farmworker shelter in
Carlsbad.
Program 3.14: Housing for the Homeless
Carlsbad will continue to facilitate the acquisition, for lease or sale, of
suitable sites for emergency shelters and transitional housing for the
homeless population. This facilitation will include:
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 and federal funding for the acquisition, construction and
management of shelters;
Continuing to provide funding for local and sub-regional homeless
service providers that operate temporary and emergency shelters;
and
…
Funding: Housing Trust Fund, Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, CDBG
Lead Agency: Community Development Major Service Area; Planning
Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Provide funding for homeless shelter providers through the annual
Action Plan process for the use of CDBG funds.
Participate annually and financially in regional programs, such as the
North County Regional Winter Shelter Program, which utilize shelters
such as the La Posada de Guadalupe men’s homeless/farmworker
shelter in Carlsbad.
…
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Program 3.14: Transitional and Supportive Housing
Currently, the city’s Zoning Ordinance provides for transitional housing
and supportive housing; however, the ordinance distinguishes and
regulates such housing based on the number occupants (i.e., transitional
and supportive housing for six or fewer persons are allowed by right in all
residential zones, but transitional and supportive housing for more than
six persons is allowed with a conditional use permit only in multi-family
residential zones). The city will amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow
transitional housing and supportive housing in all zones allowing
residential uses, and subject only to the same limitations that apply to
other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
Funding: None Required
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
• By June 30, 2014, amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow transitional
housing and supportive housing in all zones allowing residential uses, and
subject only to the same limitations that apply to other residential
dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
Program 3.15: Transitional and Supportive Housing
Currently, the City’s Zoning Ordinance does not address the provision of
transitional housing and supportive housing. The City will amend the Zoning
Ordinance to clearly define transitional housing and supportive housing.
When such housing is developed as group quarters, they should be
permitted as residential care facilities. When operated as regular multi-
family rental housing, transitional and supportive housing should be
permitted by right as a multi-family residential use in multi-family zones.
Funding: None Required
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Amend Zoning Ordinance to address transitional housing and
supportive housing by June 2009.
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Program 3.15: Supportive Services for Homeless and Special Needs
Groups
The city will continue to provide CDBG funds to community, social
welfare, non-profit and other charitable groups that provide services for
those with special needs in the north San Diego County area.
Furthermore, the city will work with agencies and organizations that
receive CDBG funds to offer a city referral service for homeless shelter
and other supportive services.
Funding: CDBG
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Provide funding for supportive service providers through the annual
Action Plan process for the use of CDBG funds.
• Continue to operate the city’s 211 referral service.
Program 3.16: Supportive Services for Homeless and Special Needs Groups
The City will continue to provide CDBG funds to community, social welfare,
non-profit and other charitable groups that provide services for those with
special needs in the North County area.
Furthermore, the City will work with agencies and organizations that receive
CDBG funds to offer a City Referral Service for homeless shelter and other
supportive services.
Funding: CDBG
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Provide funding for supportive service providers through the annual
Action Plan process for the use of CDBG funds.
Continue to operate the City’s 211 Referral Service.
Program 3.16: Alternative Housing
The city will continue to implement its Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance
(Section 21.10.015 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and will continue to
support alternative types of housing, such as hotels and managed living
units to accommodate extremely-low income households.
Funding: Federal, state, and local loans and grants, private funds
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services
Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to monitor underutilized properties and sites in the commu-
nity that have potential for alternative housing options and offer the
information to interested developers.
Program 3.17: Alternative Housing
The City will continue to implement its Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance
(Section 21.10.015 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) and will continue to
consider alternative types of housing, such as hotels and managed living
units.
Funding: Federal, state, and local loans and grants, private funds
Lead Agency: Planning Department, Housing and Redevelopment Dept.
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to monitor underutilized properties and sites in the
community that have potential for alternative housing options and
offer the information to interested developers.
Adopt an ordinance by September 2009 to conditionally permit and
establish standards for managed living units in certain land use
districts of the Village Redevelopment Area.
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Program 3.17: Military and Student Referrals
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 Neighborhood Services Division will provide
information to local military and student housing offices of the availability
of low-income housing in Carlsbad.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Periodically update the city’s inventory of assisted or below-market
housing and make the information available on print and on the city’s
website.
Program 3.18: Military and Student Referrals
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.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Objectives and Time Frame:
Periodically update the City’s inventory of assisted or below-market
housing and make the information available on print and on the City’s
website.
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Program 3.18: Coastal Housing Monitoring
As a function of the building permit process, the city will monitor and
record Coastal Zone housing data including, but not limited to, the
following:
• The number of housing units approved for construction, conversion or
demolition within the coastal zone after January 1, 1982.
• The number of housing units for persons and families of low or moder-
ate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code,
required to be provided in new housing developments within the coastal
zone.
• The number of existing residential dwelling units occupied by persons
and families of low or moderate income that are authorized to be demol-
ished or converted in the coastal zone pursuant to Section 65590 of the
Government Code.
• The number of residential dwelling units occupied by persons and fami-
lies 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 above. The location of the replace-
ment units, either onsite, elsewhere within the city’s coastal zone, or
within three miles of the coastal zone in the city, shall be designated in
the review.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Continue to maintain records and prepare a summary report annually.
Program 3.19: Coastal Housing Monitoring
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, 1982.
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 of 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 above. The location of the
replacement units, either onsite, elsewhere within the City’s coastal zone, or
within three miles of the coastal zone in the City, shall be designated in the
review.
Funding: Departmental budget
Lead Agency: Community Development Major Service Area
Objectives and Time Frame:
Continue to maintain records and prepare a summary report annually.
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Program 3.19: Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Mid-Planning Period
Housing Element Update
First, to retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the Planning
Division will review the Housing Element annually and schedule an amendment if
necessary. As required by state law, city staff will prepare and submit annual
progress reports to the City Council, SANDAG, and California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Second, Senate Bill 575 requires that a jurisdiction revise its housing element
every four years, unless it meets both of the following criteria: (1) the jurisdiction
adopted the fourth revision of the element no later than March 31, 2010; and (2)
the jurisdiction completed any rezoning contained in the element by June 30,
2010. While implementation of the city’s 2005-2010 Housing Element satisfied
the first criterion, it did not meet the second. Although rezoning was completed
before the end of the extended Housing Element period (April 30, 2013) to satisfy
the adequate sites program, it was not completed in time to meet the SB 575
requirement.
The city will build on the annual review process to develop a mid-planning period
(four-year) Housing Element update that includes the following:
• Review program implementation and revision of programs and policies, as
needed;
• Analysis of progress in meeting the RHNA and updates to the sites inventory as
needed;
• Outcomes from a study session that will be held with the Planning Commission
to discuss mid-period accomplishments and take public comment on the progress
of implementation. The city will invite service providers and housing developers
to participate.
Funding: Departmental Budget
Lead Agency: Planning Division, Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Prepare an annual progress report (APR) that reports on implementation of the
Housing Element.
• Submit the APR to the City Council, HCD, and SANDAG.
• Prepare and complete a mid-planning period update, including public outreach,
by April 30, 2017.
Program 3.20: Housing Element Annual Report
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. As required, staff also monitors the City’s progress in
implementing the Housing Element and prepares corresponding reports to the City
Council, SANDAG, and California Department of Housing and Community
Development annually.
Funding: Departmental Budget
Lead Agency: Planning Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Prepare Annual Housing Production Report and report on implementation
of the General Plan, including the Housing Element.
Submit annual report on implementation of the General Plan, including the
Housing Element and Annual Housing Production Report, to the City Council,
HCD, and other government agencies as necessary.
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Goals and Policies – Fair Housing
Equal access to housing is a fundamental right protected by both state
and federal laws. The city is committed to fostering a housing
environment in which housing opportunities are available and open to all.
Goals and Policies – Fair Housing
Equal access to housing is a fundamental right protected by both State and
Federal laws. The City of Carlsbad is committed to fostering a housing
environment in which housing opportunities are available and open to all.
10-G.4 All Carlsbad housing opportunities (ownership and rental, market
and assisted) offered in conformance with open housing policies and free
of discriminatory practices.
Goal 4: All Carlsbad housing opportunities (ownership and rental, market
and assisted) offered in conformance with open housing policies and free of
discriminatory practices.
10-P.25 Support enforcement of fair housing laws prohibiting arbitrary
discrimination in the development, financing, rental, or sale of housing.
Policy 4.1: Support enforcement of fair housing laws prohibiting arbitrary
discrimination in the development, financing, rental, or sale of housing.
10-P.26 Educate residents and landlords on fair housing laws and
practices through the distribution of written materials and public
presentations.
Policy 4.2: Educate residents and landlords on fair housing laws and
practices through the distribution of written materials and public
presentations.
10-P.27 Contract with a fair housing service provider to monitor and
respond to complaints of discrimination in housing.
Policy 4.3: Contract with a fair housing service provider to monitor and
respond to complaints of discrimination in housing.
10-P.28 Encourage local lending institutions to comply with the
Community Reinvestment Act to meet the community’s credit needs and
develop partnerships where appropriate. Reevaluate the city’s rela-
tionship with lending institutions that are substantially deficient in their
CRA ratings.
Policy 4.4: Monitor the lending practices of local lending institutions for
compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate lending
activities and goals towards meeting the community’s credit needs.
Reevaluate relationship with lending institutions that are substantially
deficient in their CRA ratings.
10-P.29 Periodically review city policies, ordinances, and development
standards, and modify, as necessary, to accommodate housing for
persons with disabilities.
Policy 4.5: Periodically review City policies, ordinances, and development
standards, and modify, as necessary, to accommodate housing for persons
with disabilities.
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Program 4.1: Fair Housing Services
With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the city will continue
to offer fair housing services to its residents and property owners.
Services include:
• Distributing educational materials to property owners, apartment man-
agers, and tenants;
• Making public announcements via different media (e.g. newspaper ads
and public service announcements at local radio and television channels);
• Conducting public presentations with different community groups;
• Monitoring and responding to complaints of discrimination (i.e. intaking,
investigation of complaints, and resolution); and
• Referring services to appropriate agencies.
Funding: CDBG, Section 8 Rental Assistance, Housing Trust Fund
Lead Agency: Housing and Neighborhood Services Division
Objectives and Time Frame:
• Allocate annual funding for fair housing services through the Action Plan
process for the use of CDBG funds.
• Participate in regional efforts to mitigate impediments to fair housing
choice.
Program 4.1: Fair Housing Services
With assistance from outside fair housing agencies, the City will continue to
offer fair housing services to its residents and property owners. Services
include:
Distributing educational materials to property owners, apartment
managers, and tenants;
Making public announcements via different media (e.g. newspaper
ads and public service announcements at local radio and television
channels);
Conducting public presentations with different community groups;
Monitoring and responding to complaints of discrimination (i.e.
intaking, investigation of complaints, and resolution); and
Referring services to appropriate agencies.
Funding: CDBG, Section 8 and Redevelopment Administration funds
Lead Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Objectives and Time Frame:
Annually through the Action Plan process allocate funding for fair
housing services.
Participate in regional efforts to mitigate impediments to fair housing
choice.
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DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF
DRAFT LAND USE AND ZONE MAP CHANGES
This exhibit describes proposed changes to the city’s land use and zoning maps. The map changes are described in two categories:
Category 1: Land use and zone map changes evaluated during the General Plan update, pursuant to the Preferred Plan and other City
Council direction
Category 2: Land use and zone map changes proposed by staff to achieve consistency between the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and
existing land uses.
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I. LAND USE AND ZONING KEY
Table 8-1 is a land use and zoning designation key that corresponds
to the information in this exhibit. This is not a list of all land use
designations and zones; it only includes those related to the land
use and zone changes described in this exhibit. Note that the title of
some land use designations are proposed to be changed; no change
is proposed to current zone titles.
Table 8-1 – Land Use Designations and Zoning Key
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ZONES
Existing Title Proposed Title Change
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL
RLM – Low Medium Density (0-4 du/ac) R-4 (Residential 0-4 du/ac)
RM – Medium Density (4-8 du/ac) R-8 (Residential 4-8 du/ac) RA-10,000 = Residential Agriculture (10,000 sq. ft. min. lot size)
RMH – Medium High Density (8-15 du/ac) R-15 (Residential 8-15 du/ac) R1 = One-Family Residential
RH – High Density (15-23 du/ac) R-23 (Residential 15-23 du/ac) RDM – Residential Density Multiple
R-30 (Residential 23-30 du/ac) R-30 (Residential 23-30 du/ac) RMHP – Residential Mobile Home Park
NONRESIDENTIAL NONRESIDENTIAL
N = Neighborhood Commercial C1 = Neighborhood Commercial
C = Community Commercial C2 = General Commercial GC = General Commercial
L = Local Shopping Center CL = Local Shopping Center
TR = Tourist Recreation Commercial VC = Visitor Commercial CT = Commercial Tourist
O = Office O = Office
OS = Open Space OS = Open Space
PI = Planned Industrial PM = Planned Industrial
U = Public Utility P = Public PU = Public Utility
OTHER OTHER
UA = Unplanned Area EA = Exclusive Agriculture
LC = Limited Control
PC = Planned Community
RP = Residential Professional
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II. CATEGORY 1 LAND USE AND ZONE MAP CHANGES
Category 1 land use and zone changes consist of those identified on
the Preferred Plan and pursuant to other City Council direction.
A. Preferred Plan and Other Land Use and Zone Map Changes
On Sept. 11, 2012, based on the Planning Commission’s
recommendation, the City Council directed staff to utilize the
Preferred Plan in the preparation of the draft General Plan and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Preferred Plan identified
potential land use changes on specific sites throughout the city. The
City Council also directed staff to add, for evaluation purposes,
three additional sites/areas to the Preferred Plan (City Council
Agenda Bill #21,003, on file with the City Clerk).
Subsequently, on Nov. 5, 2013, in response to various property
owner requests, the City Council directed staff to evaluate, as part
of the draft General Plan and EIR, land use changes for three
additional properties (City Council Agenda Bill #21,417, on file with
the City Clerk).
Exhibit 8A shows all land use changes evaluated as part of the draft
General Plan, pursuant to City Council’s direction.
The Preferred Plan was developed through a series of workshops
with the community and numerous meetings with the Envision
Carlsbad Citizens Committee (EC3) and Planning Commission. The
following is a summary of some of the key objectives of the
Preferred Plan:
Table 8-2 – Key Objectives of the Preferred Plan
Provide more opportunities to locate housing closer to jobs (core
value of the Carlsbad Community Vision).
Provide more opportunities to create neighborhood centers
where residents have pedestrian access to local shopping (core
value of the Carlsbad Community Vision).
Provide more opportunities for additional dining, shopping and
recreation along the waterfront (core value of the Carlsbad
Community Vision).
Protect all existing designated open space and provide new open
space opportunities.
Achieve Housing Element objectives.
Exhibit 2B and Exhibit X1 of Exhibit X of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 7112 do not show all of the Category 1 land use and
zone changes evaluated during the draft General Plan and EIR
process; rather, the exhibits reflect only the Category 1 land use and
zone map changes recommended by staff, per Table 8-13 and the
analysis described below. Exhibits 8D and 8E show staff
recommended Category 1, as well as Category 2, existing and
proposed land use and zone changes in a map book format.
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B. Category 1 – Non-Residential Land Use and Zone Changes
Of the Category 1 land use and zone changes evaluated as part of
the draft General Plan and EIR, 10 involve non-residential land
use/zone changes. All but two of the non-residential land use/zone
changes are recommended for approval, as specified below.
Table 8-3 – Proposed Category 1 Non-Residential Land Use and Zone Changes
Quadrant Site Name
Proposed Land Use and Zone Change
Recommendation From (Existing) To (Proposed)
Land Use Zone Land Use Zone
Northeast Oaks North Office PI PM O O DO NOT APPROVE
El Camino Real Office RM/O RP O O APPROVE
Northwest Marja L C2 GC C2 APPROVE
Encina Power Plant1 U PU VC/OS/P CT/OS/PU APPROVE
Southeast La Costa Town Center L C1 GC C2 APPROVE
South El Camino Commercial L C1 GC C2 APPROVE
Southwest
EWA
(proposed nonresidential portion) PI/O PM/O P/GC PU/C-2 DO NOT APPROVE
Palomar Office PI PM O O APPROVE
Carlsbad Corporate Plaza N PC GC & O PC APPROVE
Ponto Visitor Commercial2 TR/C/RMH PC VC PC APPROVE
1 Also see Policies 2-P.79 and 2-P.80 of the draft General Plan.
2 Also see Policies 2-P.86 and 2-P.87 of the draft General Plan.
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B.1 Oaks North Office and EWA Nonresidential
As indicated in Table 8-3 above, staff does not recommend changing
the land use designations on the Oaks North Office site or the EWA
site. The property owners of each property have submitted letters
(see attached Exhibits 8B and 8C) requesting that the land use
changes be withdrawn from consideration and the existing land use
and zoning remain unchanged. Staff supports these requests and
provides the following additional reasons to not change the land
use designations.
B.1.a. Oaks North Office
Because of potential compatibility issues between medical office
uses, which are allowed in the office designation, and existing/
future surrounding industrial uses, staff recommends that it would
be more appropriate to consider the land use/zone change
concurrent with a development proposal (if the property owner
were to request such); this would provide more opportunity to
evaluate the compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding
uses.
B.1.b. EWA Nonresidential
In addition to the proposal to designate a portion of the EWA site
for residential use, staff also evaluated designating two acres at the
southeast corner of the site for general commercial use and the
remainder of the site as “public”. The intent of the two acres of
general commercial designation was to allow for the future
expansion of the auto dealership to the south of the property. Staff
does not support approving the land use designation change at this
time; it would be more appropriate to review such a request
concurrent with a development application. As indicated below,
staff also does not support the residential land use change on the
site. Staff’s recommendation, consistent with the owner’s request,
is to leave the site as currently designated.
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C. Category 1 – Residential Land Use Changes
Of the Category 1 land use changes evaluated as part of the draft
General Plan, 15 involve a proposed residential land use change.
Table 8-4 – Proposed Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Changes
Quadrant Site Name
Proposed Land Use and Zone Change Current
Planned
Future Units1
Proposed
Planned
Future Units2
Proposed Increase
in Planned Future
Units3
From (Existing) To (Proposed)
Land Use Zone Land Use Zone
Northeast
Basin BJ RLM/OS RMHP R-30/OS RDM/OS 14 108 94
Oaks North Lot 1 PI PM R-30 RDM 0 153 153
Raceway Lots 12-15 PI PM R-30 RDM 0 456 456
Robertson Ranch PA22 O/OS PC R-30/OS PC 0 116 116
Sunny Creek Commercial L (17.6 ac.) CL R-23 (11.58 ac.)
L (6.02 ac.) w/30 du mixed use CL/RDM 0 250 250
Sunny Creek (RLM6) RLM LC R-15 RDM 32 119 87
Sunny Creek (RLM8) RLM/OS LC R-15/OS RDM/OS 17 65 48
Northwest Marja RLM RA-10,000 R-15 RDM 35 129 94
Southeast La Costa Town Square O PC R-23 PC 0 120 120
Southwest
Aviara Farms UA EA R-30 RDM 0 224 224
EWA PI/O PM/O R-30/GC/P RDM/C2/PU 0 175 175
Palomar Oaks West PI/OS PM R-30/OS RDM/OS 0 209 209
Ponto Residential UA PC R-30 PC 0 164 164
Ponto Mixed Use 14 UA PC GC (w/12 du mixed use) C2 0 12 12
Ponto Mixed Use 24 RMH RDM GC C2 14 0 -14
TOTAL 112 2300 2188
1. The number of residential units that are planned by the current General Plan (per the Growth Management Control Point density). Future units exclude existing built units.
2. The number of residential units that are planned by the draft General Plan (per the Growth Management Control Point density). Future units exclude existing built units.
3. Difference between the current and proposed future planned units.
4. The Ponto Mixed Use area consists of two areas that will be designated General Commercial (GC), which allows for mixed use development. One area (currently designated UA) is
part of the Housing Element sites inventory and therefore residential units are included as part of the city’s total planned future units. The second area (currently designated RMH) is
not part of the Housing Element sites inventory and, like other GC designated sites in the city, no residential units are included in the planned future units; any future proposal to
construct residential units on commercially designated sites will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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All but one of the 14 proposed Category 1 residential land use and
zone changes:
Increase future planned dwellings in the quadrant where the
site is located
Require an allocation from the city’s Excess Dwelling Unit Bank
(EDUB)
While each of the proposed 14 residential land use and zone changes
may assist in achieving one or more of the objectives of the
Preferred Plan (Table 8-2), it is not possible for the city to approve all
14 land use changes due to: 1) the Growth Management dwelling
limits (particularly in the northeast quadrant) and 2) the limited
number of dwelling units available in the EDUB.
D.1 Growth Management Dwelling Limits
As described in Section 2.6 of the draft General Plan, the city’s
Growth Management Program (pursuant to Proposition E) limits the
number of dwelling units in the city to 54,599 units. As shown in
Table 8-5, there is also a maximum number of dwellings allowed in
each of the city’s four quadrants.
Table 8-5 shows the total number of existing plus future dwelling
units by city quadrant that would result from the proposed
residential land use changes. As the table shows, the proposed
residential land use changes comply with the Growth Management
dwelling limits, except for the northeast quadrant.
D.2 Northeast Quadrant Dwelling Limit & Proposed Residential
Land Use Changes
To ensure compliance with the Growth Management dwelling limit
for the northeast quadrant, the city cannot approve all of the
residential land use changes within that quadrant that were
evaluated as part of the draft General Plan. As shown in Table 8-5,
the proposed residential land use changes in the northeast
quadrant must be reduced by a minimum of 794 dwellings.
Table 8-5 – Growth Management Dwelling Limits1
Quadrant
Growth
Management
Dwelling Unit
Limit
Existing plus
Estimated Future
Dwellings with all
Proposed Residential
Land Use Changes
Proposed
Residential Land
Use Changes Will
Result In:
Northwest 15,370 15,107
263 units
fewer than the
quadrant limit
Northeast2 9,042 9,836
794 units
more than the
quadrant limit
Southwest 12,859 11,542
1,317 units
fewer than the
quadrant limit
Southeast 17,328 16,667
661 units
fewer than the
quadrant limit
CITYWIDE 54,599 53,152
1,435 units
fewer than the
citywide limit
1. The information in this table may differ from the information
provided in Table 2-9 of the draft General Plan. This table reflects
updated existing and estimated future dwelling unit analysis based
on new information.
2. The city cannot approve land use changes that would result in more
than the Growth Management dwelling limit; therefore, the draft
General Plan and Environmental Impact Report evaluated a
maximum of 9,042 dwellings in the northeast quadrant. See Section
D.2 and D.2.a, below.
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D.2.a Staff Recommendation to Reduce Proposed Residential
Units in Northeast Quadrant
Each of these sites were identified (by the EC3, Planning
Commission and City Council) as having the potential to
accommodate future housing, and each site offers attributes that
relate to the residential objectives of the Preferred Plan (Table 8-2);
however, as with any project evaluation process, the proposal (draft
General Plan) was evaluated and necessary modifications have been
identified to ensure compliance with city standards. In this case, to
ensure compliance with the city’s Growth Management dwelling
limit, the city cannot approve some of the land use changes
proposed in the northeast quadrant.
To assist in identifying which residential land use changes to
approve and which not to approve, staff established the criteria in
Table 8-6. These criteria are provided as a means to evaluate and
compare the proposed Category 1 land use change sites; however,
the Planning Commission and City Council may consider this
information and other aspects of each land use change and modify
staff’s recommendation accordingly.
Table 8-6 – Site Evaluation Criteria
Ref.
# Criteria Related Draft General Plan Policies
1
Assists in achieving Housing
Element (HE) Objectives
(i.e., site can accommodate lower
or moderate income households,
based on allowed density)
2-P.6 Encourage the provision of lower and moderate-income housing to meet the objectives of the Housing
Element.
10-P.10 Ensure the availability of sufficient developable acreage in all residential densities to accommodate varied
housing types to meet Carlsbad’s 2010-2020 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), as discussed in Section
10.3 (Resources Available).
2
Site is within close proximity to
neighborhood services
(shopping, employment, parks,
schools, etc.).
2-G.2 Promote a diversity of compatible land uses throughout the city, to enable people to live close to job
locations, adequate and convenient commercial services, and public support systems such as transit, parks,
schools, and utilities.
2-P.13 Encourage medium to higher density residential uses located in close proximity to commercial services,
employment opportunities and major transportation corridors.
3 No significant compatibility issues
6-G.1 Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to property resulting from fire, flood, hazardous material release,
or seismic disasters.
6-P.1 Enforce the Cobey-Alquist Floodplain Management Act and the city’s Floodplain Management Regulations to
prohibit construction of structures in a designated floodway…and to regulate development within other areas of
flood hazard…to ensure development does not adversely affect public health and safety…
6-P.21 Regulate locations for the manufacture, storage, and use of hazardous materials within the city through
implementation of Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance).
4 Will not result in a loss of
employment land
8-G.2 Facilitate retention, expansion, attraction and incubation of businesses that meet the city’s economic
development objectives.
8-P.9 Continually monitor land use in the city to ensure a balanced inventory of sufficient land in strategic
locations for all uses, especially those uses that are critical to the city’s fiscal position.
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Table 8-7 –Evaluation of Proposed Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Change Sites (Northeast Quadrant)
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
Basin BJ
APPROVE LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based
on the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
The site is adjacent to a high school, approximately ½ mile from a future park and less than a mile
from future commercial services.
The site is currently designated for residential use (@ 0-4 du/ac); no loss of employment land
Oaks North
Lot 1
DO NOT APPROVE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (provides a site that can, based on
the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is adjacent to a future commercial site; existing commercial services are within approximately
one mile; site is close to jobs.
Fire Prevention staff concerns related to nearby industrial uses and the use of hazardous
materials.3
Designating this site for residential use would result in the loss of approximately 6 acres of planned
industrial employment land.
Raceway
Lots 12-15
DO NOT APPROVE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based
on the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is adjacent to commercial services (located in Vista) and is close to jobs.
Fire Prevention staff concerns related to nearby industrial uses and the use of hazardous
materials.3
Designating this site for residential use would result in the loss of approximately 18 acres of
planned industrial employment land.
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Table 8-7 – Evaluation of Proposed Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Change Sites (Northeast Quadrant), Continued
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
Robertson
Ranch PA22
APPROVE LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting Housing Element objectives (by providing a site that
can, based on the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
The site is across the street from a future park, is less than ½ mile from a high school and less than a mile
from future commercial services.
The site is currently designated for office use; designating the site of residential use would result in the
loss of approximately 4.6 acres of office employment land.
Sunny
Creek
Commercial
APPROVE LAND USE CHANGE4
Proposed density (15-23 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based on the
allowed density, accommodate moderate income housing).
Site provides residential adjacent to/integrated with commercial services/jobs.
Proposal provides residential adjacent to employment, but would reduce the amount of future
commercial (employment) land.4
Site is less than a mile from a high school, within ½ to one mile of two future parks (Zone 5 expansion and
Robertson Ranch), and near planned recreational trails.
Sunny Creek
(RLM6)
DO NOT APPROVE
Proposed density does not meet HE objectives.
Although staff does not recommend the proposed land use change, the existing LC zoning is proposed to
be changed to R1 for consistency with the existing RLM land use designation.
Sunny Creek
(RLM8)
DO NOT APPROVE
Proposed density does not meet HE objectives.
Site is impacted by flood hazard that restricts development potential.
This site is part of the College Blvd. Mitigation GPA 14-02, which increases the amount of the site
designated as open space
Although staff does not recommend the proposed land use change, the existing LC zoning is proposed to
be changed to R1/OS for consistency with RLM/OS land use designation established by GPA 14-02.
1. Due to the limited availability of excess dwelling units (see Section D.3, below) staff does not support any land use change that does not assist in meeting Housing
Element objectives for lower and moderate income housing.
2. For purposes of this evaluation, services were identified within one-mile of the site.
3. City Fire Prevention staff has identified concerns regarding the compatibility between residential uses on the site and nearby industrial park uses that may use
hazardous materials; in addition to the safety concern, utilizing the site for residential use may preclude some industrial uses from locating on the surrounding lands
that are designated for Planned Industrial uses.
4. Staff recommends the proposal be modified to retain the minimum acreage (eight acres) for a local shopping center, as specified by the General Plan. See Table 8-
8.
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Table 8-8 – Staff Recommended Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Changes (Northeast Quadrant)
Quadrant Site Name
Recommended Land Use and Zone Changes Current
Planned
Future Units1
Proposed
Planned
Future Units2
Proposed Increase
in Planned Future
Units3
From (Existing) To (Recommended)
Land Use Zone Land Use Zone
Northeast
Basin BJ RLM/OS RMHP R-30/OS RDM/OS 14 108 94
Oaks North
Lot 1 PI PM R-30 PI RDM PM 0 153 0 153 0
Raceway
Lots 12-15 PI PM R-30 PI RDM PM 0 456 0 456 0
Robertson
Ranch PA22 O/OS PC R-30/OS PC 0 116 116
Sunny Creek
Commercial4 L (17.6 ac.) CL
L (6.02 8 ac.)
w/30 du mixed use
R-23 (11.58 9.6 ac.)
CL/RDM 0 250 182 250 182
Sunny Creek
(RLM6) RLM LC R-15 R-4 RDM R1 32 119 32 87 0
Sunny Creek
(RLM8)5 RLM/OS LC R-15/OS R-4/OS RDM/OS
R1/OS 17 66 17 48 0
TOTAL 63 1232 455 1,204 392
1. The number of residential units that are planned by the current General Plan (per the Growth Management Control Point density). Future units exclude
existing built units.
2. The number of residential units that are planned by the draft General Plan (per the Growth Management Control Point density). Future units exclude
existing built units.
3. Difference between the current and proposed future planned units.
4. Also see Policy 2-P.82 of the draft General Plan and as revised per Chapter 4 of the Final EIR.
5. This information is consistent with GPA 14-02 (recently recommended for approval by the Planning Commission)
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Table 8-8 shows the Category 1 residential land use changes that
staff recommends in the northeast quadrant. As stated above, the
number of proposed residential dwelling units needs to be reduced
by a minimum of 794 dwellings, to ensure consistency with the
Growth Management dwelling limit for the northeast quadrant.
Staff’s recommendation will result in a reduction of 812 dwellings
from the proposed land use changes. The land use changes in Table
8-8, if approved as recommended, will result in the potential for a
quadrant buildout total of 9,024 dwellings (18 units below the 9,042
dwelling limit in the northeast quadrant).
In regard to the Sunny Creek Commercial site, staff recommends
the proposed land use change be modified to reduce the proposed
number of dwellings (for consistency with the quadrant dwelling
limit) and to ensure adequate acreage for development of a local
shopping center. The current General Plan and draft General Plan
specify that eight acres is the minimum for development of a local
shopping center. This acreage standard was established when the
Local Shopping Center land use designation was created.
Staff also recommends that dwelling units not be allocated at this
time for mixed use as part of the local shopping center on the Sunny
Creek Commercial site. As is the case with other commercial sites,
residential units are allowed as part of a mixed use development;
however, dwelling units are not planned or allocated to those sites
until the time of a project approval. If an application for a mixed
use project is submitted for the Sunny Creek Commercial site, the
proposal will be evaluated for compliance with city standards,
including the Growth Management dwelling limit for the northeast
quadrant and the availability of units in the EDUB.
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After reducing the number of proposed residential land use/zone
changes in the northeast quadrant, as recommended above, the
proposed remaining citywide Category 1 residential land use and
zone changes are as follows:
Table 8-9 – Proposed Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Changes (Citywide)
Quadrant Site Name
Proposed Land Use and Zone Change Current Planned
Future Units1
Proposed
Planned Future
Units2
Proposed Increase
in Planned Future
Units3 From To
Land Use Zone Land Use Zone
Northeast4
Basin BJ RLM/OS RMHP R-30/OS RDM/OS 14 108 94
Robertson Ranch PA22 O/OS PC R-30/OS PC 0 116 116
Sunny Creek Commercial L (17.6 ac.) CL L (8 ac.)
R-23 (11.58 ac.) CL/RDM 0 182 182
Sunny Creek (RLM6) RLM LC R-4 R1 32 32 0
Sunny Creek (RLM8) RLM/OS LC R-4/OS R1/OS 17 17 0
Northwest Marja RLM RA-10,000 R-15 RDM 35 129 94
Southeast La Costa Town Square O O R-23 RDM 0 120 120
Southwest
Aviara Farms UA EA R-30 RDM 0 224 224
EWA PI/O PM/O R-30/GC/P RDM/C2/PU 0 175 175
Palomar Oaks West PI/OS PM R-30/OS RDM/OS 0 209 209
Ponto Residential UA PC R-30 PC 0 164 164
Ponto Mixed Use5 UA PC GC (w/12 du mixed use) C2 0 12 12
Ponto Mixed Use5 RMH RDM GC C2 14 0 -14
TOTAL 112 1488 1376
1. The number of residential units that are planned by the current General Plan (per the Growth Management Control Point density). Future units exclude existing built units.
2. The number of residential units that are planned by the draft General Plan (proposed applicable Growth Management Control Point density x the developable acreage). Future units
exclude existing built units.
3. Difference between the current and proposed future planned units. This is the number of units needed from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (EDUB).
4. This list excludes sites from Table 8-8 for which staff recommends no change to the land use and zone designations.
5. The Ponto Mixed Use area consists of two areas that will be designated General Commercial (GC), which allows for mixed use development. One area (currently designated UA) is
part of the Housing Element sites inventory and therefore residential units are included as part of the city’s total planned future units. The second area (currently designated RMH) is
not part of the Housing Element sites inventory and, like other GC designated sites in the city, no residential units are included in the planned future units; any future proposal to
construct residential units on commercially designated sites will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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D.3 Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (EDUB)
The Category 1 residential land use changes identified in Table 8-9
consist of:
Changing a non-residential land use designation to a residential
designation; or
Changing a residential designation to a higher density
residential designation; or
Changing a residential designation to a commercial designation
To approve these land use changes, the city must approve an
allocation of units from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (EDUB). Per
Table 8-9, a total of 1,376 EDUB units are needed for all of the
proposed residential land use changes. The current EDUB balance is
as follows:
Table 8-10 – Available EDUB Balance
EDUB Units Available for Allocation1
Within the Village 768
Outside the Village 891
Total 1,659
1 In addition to the available EDUB units, there are 437 “pending” EDUB
units; “pending” units are associated with projects that have been
approved, but are not yet constructed, and will result in a deposit into
the EDUB. “Pending” EDUB units are not available to allocate to other
sites; the units will be deposited into the EDUB and made available for
allocation at the time the associated projects are constructed.
All of the proposed land use changes identified in Table 8-9 are
located outside the Village; therefore, there are 891 EDUB units
available to allocate to the proposed land use change sites. The
proposed residential land use changes identified in Table 8-9 exceed
the available EDUB balance by 485 units; therefore, the city cannot
approve all of the land use changes identified in Table 8-9.
In addition to the current EDUB balance, excess units will be
generated by approval of the Category 2 land use changes (changes
to achieve consistency between the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and existing land uses) described in Section II. The following
summarizes the EDUB units associated with the Category 2 land use
changes:
Table 8-11 – EDUB Units from Category 2 Land Use Changes
EDUB Units Generated by
Category 2 Land Use Changes
Within Coastal Zone 191
Outside Coastal Zone 312
Total 503
For the Category 2 land use changes within the Coastal Zone, the
land use changes, if approved by the city, will not become effective
until the changes are approved by the Coastal Commission;
therefore, the EDUB units generated by those sites will not be
available until the land use changes are effective/approved by the
Coastal Commission.
The Category 2 land use changes outside the Coastal Zone, if
approved, will generate 312 EDUB units that will be available when
the land use changes are approved by the city. Therefore, the city
could choose to allocate some of these EDUB units to the land use
changes identified in Table 8-9.
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D.3.a Staff Recommendation to Reduce Proposed Residential
Units Consistent with Available EDUB Units
To assist in identifying which residential land use changes (from
Table 8-9) to approve and which not to approve, staff utilized the
same criteria used to evaluate the sites in the northeast quadrant
(Table 8-6).
In addition, staff’s objectives are to:
Utilize the current EDUB balance available outside the Village
(891 units)
Minimize use of EDUB units generated by the Category 2 land
use changes (312 units)
Retain a reserve of EDUB units
Staff’s recommendations are divided into three categories:
Tier A sites – staff recommends approval of the proposed land
use change
Tier B sites – staff supports the proposed land use change,
subject to recommended requirements (see Table 8-12)
Tier C sites – staff does not recommend approval of the
proposed land use change
Table 8-12 –Evaluation of Proposed Category 1 Residential Land Use and Zone Change Sites (per Table 8-9)
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
Basin BJ
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based
on the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is adjacent to a high school, approximately ½ mile from a future park and less than a mile from
future commercial services.
Site is currently designated for residential use (@ 0-4 du/ac); no loss of employment land.
Robertson
Ranch PA22
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting Housing Element objectives (by providing a site
that can, based on the allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is across the street from a future park, is less than ½ mile from a high school and less than a mile
from future commercial services.
Site is currently designated for office use; designating the site of residential use would result in the
loss of approximately 4.6 acres of office employment land.
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Table 8-12 –Evaluation of Proposed Residential Land Use and Zone Change Sites (per Table 8-9), Continued
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
Sunny
Creek
Commercial
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE, SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS
Proposed density (15-23 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based
on the allowed density, accommodate moderate income housing).
Site provides residential adjacent to/integrated with commercial services and jobs.
Proposal provides residential adjacent to employment, but would reduce the amount of future
commercial (employment) land.
Site is less than a mile from a high school, within ½ to one mile of two future parks (Zone 5
expansion and Robertson Ranch), and near planned recreational trails.
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 8 acres shall be developed as a local shopping center (consistent with the General
Plan requirements for local shopping centers)
The site shall be designated as a combination district of R-23 & L (R-23/L), which provides flexibility
for future site design planning (rather than defining the boundaries of the two designations at this
time). See the Final EIR for policy revisions to page 2-52 of the General Plan.
La Costa
Town
Square
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (15-23 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based on the
allowed density, accommodate moderate income housing).
Site provides residential adjacent to commercial services and jobs; is near existing and planned recreational
trails, less than ¼ mile from a community park, and approximately ½ mile from a high school.
Aviara
Farms
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based on the
allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is adjacent to an existing recreational trail, and is approximately 1 mile from a community park, church
and school.
Site is currently designated as an unplanned area and utilized for agriculture purposes; no loss of
employment land.
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Table 8-12 –Evaluation of Proposed Residential Land Use Change Sites (per Table 8-9), Continued
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
Ponto
Residential
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density assists in meeting HE objectives.4 Also, Program 2.1 of the 2005-2010 Housing Element
identified that this site is to be designated for high density residential uses, and the Ponto Beachfront
Village Vision Plan identifies high density residential on the site; the proposed land use change will fulfill
the objectives of the HE program and Ponto vision plan.
The site is adjacent to future commercial services; is less than a mile from existing commercial services,
and is across the street from the beach.
The site is currently designated as an unplanned area; no loss of employment land.
Ponto
Mixed Use
TIER A SITE – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed GC designation allows mixed use. Program 2.1 of the 2005-2010 Housing Element identified a
portion of this area as mixed use, and the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision Plan identifies mixed use on the
site; the proposed land use change will fulfill the objectives of the HE program and Ponto vision plan.
The site allows for residential integrated with future commercial services; is less than a mile from existing
commercial services, and is across the street from the beach.
The site is currently designated as an unplanned area and will provide for commercial service jobs; no loss
of employment land.
Marja
TIER B SITE – STAFF SUPPORTS LAND USE CHANGE, SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS
Proposed density does not meet HE objectives.
Site provides residential adjacent to commercial services and jobs.
Site is within ¼ mile of an elementary school and within 1 ¼ miles of a high school, within ½ to 1 ½
miles of two future parks (Robertson Ranch and Zone 5 expansion).
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT LAND USE CHANGE:
Add a policy to the General Plan that requires a minimum 12 du/ac on the site; this will enable the city
to add the property to the Housing Element sites inventory as a site that can accommodate moderate
income housing (136 du)
Approving this land use change with a minimum 12 du/ac will require an allocation of 101 units from
the EDUB. As shown in Table 8-13, with the approval of staff’s recommended land use changes on the
Tier A sites, there will be 33 units remaining in the EDUB (not including the EDUB units generated by the
Category 2 land use changes – 312 units, see Section III, below).
If determined appropriate by the Planning Commission and City Council, the EDUB units generated by
the Category 2 land use changes could be utilized to approve this land use change.
NOTE: THIS LAND USE CHANGE IS NOT REFLECTED ON THE STAFF RECOMMENDED LAND USE MAP
(EXHIBIT 2 B TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7112. IF APPROVED, THE LAND USE MAP WILL
BE REVISED ACCORDINGLY.
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Table 8-12 –Evaluation of Proposed Residential Land Use Change Sites (per Table 8-9), Continued
Site
Criteria (per Table 8-6)
Recommendation/Notes Criteria
11
Criteria
22
Criteria
3
Criteria
4
EWA
TIER C SITE – STAFF DOES NOT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Property owner has requested that the city withdraw the proposal to change the land use designation
on the site; in addition:
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (by providing a site that can, based on the
allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is approximately ½ mile from commercial services; is across the street from a transit station and less
than a mile from the beach.
Staff has identified potential compatibility issues related to odor generated by the wastewater treatment
plant.
Designating this site for residential use would result in the loss of approximately 7 acres of planned
industrial employment land.
Palomar
Oaks West
TIER C SITE – STAFF DOES NOT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGE
Proposed density (23-30 du/ac) assists in meeting HE objectives (provides a site that can, based on the
allowed density, accommodate lower income housing).
Site is close to jobs.
Fire Prevention staff concerns related to nearby industrial uses and the use of hazardous materials.3
Designating this site for residential use would result in the loss of approximately 8 acres of planned
industrial employment land.
Staff does not support the residential land use change; however, staff does recommend adding an OS zone
for consistency with the OS land use designation.
1. Due to the limited availability of EDUB units, staff does not support any land use change that does not assist in meeting Housing Element objectives for lower and
moderate income housing
2. For purposes of this evaluation, services were identified within one-mile of the site.
3. City Fire Prevention staff has identified concerns regarding the compatibility between residential uses on the site and nearby industrial park uses that may use
hazardous materials; in addition to the safety concern, utilizing the site for residential use may preclude some industrial uses from locating on the surrounding
lands that are designated for Planned Industrial uses.
4. The land owner requested that the city evaluate the potential for residential development at the R30 density (23-30 du/ac); subsequent to that request, the owner
indicated to staff that the R23 density (15-23 du/ac) would better suit their development plans. Staff supports designating the site R23; it assists in meeting HE
objectives (provides a site that can, based on the allowed density, accommodate moderate income housing), is consistent with the Ponto Beachfront Village Vision
Plan, and reduces the number of units needed from the EDUB.
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Table 8-13 – Staff Recommended Residential Land Use and Zone Changes
Quadrant Site Name
Recommended Land Use and Zone Changes Current
Planned
Future Units1
Proposed
Planned
Future Units2
Proposed Increase
in Planned Future
Units3
From (Existing) To (Recommended)
Land Use Zone Land Use Zone
TIER A SITES – STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF LAND USE CHANGES
Northeast4
Basin BJ RLM/OS RMHP R-30/OS RDM/OS 14 108 94
Robertson
Ranch PA22 O/OS PC R-30/OS PC 0 116 116
Sunny Creek
Commercial L (17.6 ac.) CL
R-23/L
(9.6 ac. @ R-23;
8 ac. @ L)
RDM/CL 0 182 182
Southeast La Costa
Town Square O O R-23 RDM 0 120 120
Southwest
Aviara Farms UA EA R-30 RDM 0 224 224
Ponto
Residential UA PC R-23 PC 0 124 124
Ponto Mixed
Use 15 UA PC GC (w/12 du
mixed use) C2 0 12 12
Ponto Mixed
Use 15 RMH RDM GC C2 14 0 -14
TOTAL 28 886 858
CURRENT EDUB BALANCE OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE 891
REMAINING EDUB BALANCE AFTER WITHDRAWALS FOR TIER A LAND USE CHANGES 33
EDUB DEPOSIT AFTER APPROVAL OF CATEGORY 2 SITES OUTSIDE COASTAL ZONE (PER SECTION III, BELOW) 312
EDUB BALANCE AFTER APPROVAL OF CATEGORY 2 SITES OUTSIDE COASTAL ZONE (PER SECTION III, BELOW) 345
1. The number of residential units that are planned by the current General Plan (current applicable Growth Management Control Point density x the developable
acreage). Future units exclude existing built units.
2. The number of residential units that are planned by the draft General Plan (proposed applicable Growth Management Control Point density x the developable
acreage). Future units exclude existing built units.
3. Difference between the current and proposed future planned units. This is the number of units needed from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (EDUB).
4. This list excludes sites from Table 8-8 for which staff recommends no change to the land use and zone designations.
5. The Ponto Mixed Use area consists of two areas that will be designated General Commercial (GC), which allows for mixed use development. One area (currently
designated UA) is part of the Housing Element sites inventory and therefore residential units are included as part of the city’s total planned future units. The
second area (currently designated RMH) is not part of the Housing Element sites inventory and, like other GC designated sites in the city, no residential units are
included in the planned future units; any future proposal to construct residential units on commercially designated sites will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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Table 8-13 – Staff Recommended Residential Land Use and Zone Changes, Continued
Quadrant Site Name
Recommended Land Use and Zone Changes Current
Planned
Future Units1
Proposed
Planned
Future Units2
Proposed Increase
in Planned Future
Units3 From (Existing) To (Recommended)
TIER B SITES – STAFF SUPPORTS LAND USE CHANGE, SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS (SEE TABLE 8-12)
Northwest Marja RLM RA-10,000 R-15 RD-M 35 136 101
TOTAL (INCLUDING TIER A SITES) 63 1,022 959
CURRENT EDUB BALANCE OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE 891
REMAINING EDUB BALANCE AFTER WITHDRAWALS FOR TIER A AND B LAND USE CHANGES -68
EDUB DEPOSIT AFTER APPROVAL OF CATEGORY 2 SITES OUTSIDE COASTAL ZONE (PER SECTION III, BELOW) 312
EDUB BALANCE AFTER APPROVAL OF CATEGORY 2 SITES OUTSIDE COASTAL ZONE (PER SECTION III, BELOW) 244
TIER C SITES – STAFF DOES NOT RECOMMEND PROPOSED LAND USE CHANGE (AS SHOWN IN TABLE 8-9)
Southwest
EWA PI/O PM/O PI/O PM/O 0 0 0
Palomar Oaks
West PI/OS PM PI/OS PM/OS 0 0 0
OTHER ZONE CHANGES
Northeast4
Sunny Creek
(RLM6) RLM LC R-4 R1 32 32 0
Sunny Creek
(RLM8) RLM/OS LC R-4/OS R1/OS 17 17 0
1. The number of residential units that are planned by the current General Plan (current applicable Growth Management Control Point density x the developable
acreage). Future units exclude existing built units.
2. The number of residential units that are planned by the draft General Plan (proposed applicable Growth Management Control Point density x the developable
acreage). Future units exclude existing built units.
3. Difference between the current and proposed future planned units. This is the number of units needed from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank (EDUB).
4. This list excludes sites from Table 8-8 for which staff recommends no change to the land use and zone designations.
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Approval of the Tier A sites, as shown in Table 8-13, will utilize most
(all but 33 units) of the currently available EDUB units outside the
Village (891 units); if the Tier B site is also approved, the remaining
EDUB balance of 33 units will be utilized plus an additional 68 units
from the EDUB units generated by the Category 2 land use changes
outside the Coastal Zone (319 units).
Following approval of the land use changes recommended in Table
8-13 and the Category 2 changes outside the Coastal Zone, the
remaining available EDUB balance will be 345 units outside the
Village (Tier A sites only) or 244 units outside the Village (Tier A and
B sites only).
The EDUB balance outside the Village is anticipated to increase over
time as a result of:
Coastal Commission approval of the Category 2 land use
changes within the Coastal Zone (184 units)
Construction of previously approved projects that will result in
the deposit of “pending” EDUB units (437 units)
Approval of future projects at a density below the Growth
Management Control Point density
D.3.b City Council Policy No. 43
The City Council’s policy (No. 43) regarding the Excess Dwelling Unit
Bank (EDUB) applies to the proposed land use changes; all but one
of the Tier A and Tier B land use changes shown in Table 8-13
consist of re-designating the sites from non-residential to residential
or from a lower density to higher density residential land use
designation.
EDUB units may be allocated to projects to allow residential
development above the existing Growth Management Control Point
(GMCP) density. When changing a land use designation from
nonresidential to residential, all of the proposed potential
residential units must be allocated from the EDUB; and when
changing a residential land use designation to a higher density
designation, the number of units proposed above the existing GMCP
density must be allocated from the EDUB.
An allocation from the EDUB is considered an “incentive”, in that it
is a regulatory concession that it modifies the city’s requirements by
permitting development with more dwelling units than otherwise
permitted. In exchange for this “incentive” (allocation of EDUB
units), City Council Policy No. 43 requires that the subject residential
development provide, at a minimum, 15 percent of the total project
units at a cost affordable to lower income households (per the City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance); the policy also states that the
affordability requirement may be increased by the decision-maker
based on the project size, scope and amount of the allocation
request.
The scope and amount of the requested EDUB allocation is
significant and staff recommends that future residential
development on the Category 1 land use change sites be required to
provide more than the minimum 15% affordable units required by
the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Planning Commission
Resolution No. 7114 identifies the recommended minimum
affordability requirements for the Category 1 land use change sites.
D.4 Property Owner Comments
Comment letters were received regarding the Category 1 proposed
land use and zone changes. The comments and staff’s responses
can be viewed in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR; see comments and
responses labeled A5, B4 to B7, B9, B11 and B17 to B19.
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III. CATEGORY 2 LAND USE AND ZONE MAP CHANGES
A. Description of Category 2 Land Use and Zone Map Changes
In addition to the Category 1 land use and zone changes described
in Section II, staff reviewed the existing land use map and zoning
map to identify and propose corrections to “clean up” minor
mapping issues, including:
Where existing land use and/or zoning designations are
inconsistent with each other (see example in Table 8-14 below)
Where existing designations do not reflect the existing use of
the property (see example in Tables 8-14 and 8-15 below)
Where existing designations need to be replaced with updated
designations (see example in Table 8-16 below)
After identifying all areas where a land use and/or zoning map
“clean-up” is recommended, staff notified all affected property
owners in April 2014 of the proposed map changes. In response,
staff received comments from property owners identifying concerns
about the proposed map changes. Staff evaluated all concerns and
adjusted or withdrew some of the map changes. The proposed draft
Land Use Map and draft Zoning Map (see Planning Commission
Resolution No. 7112) reflect the proposed Category 2 map changes
as revised per response to property owner comments.
Not all property owner concerns were resolved per the owner’s
request. All property owner comments and responses to those
comments can be viewed in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR; see the
comments and responses labeled A3, A11, B2, B3, B12, B14 and
C121 through C160.
Map books, which show existing and proposed land use/zoning
designations, are provided as Exhibits 8D and 8E, are on file and can
be viewed in the City of Carlsbad Planning Division and can be
viewed on the city’s website at
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/update/defaul
t.asp.
B. Excess Dwelling Units
The vast majority of Category 2 land use designation changes do not
affect the EDUB. There are 80 parcels, however, where the
proposed Category 2 land use designation change will generate
excess dwelling units or require a withdrawal from the EDUB. Table
8-17, below, lists those parcels and the resulting excess units. As
mentioned above, the Category 2 land use designation changes will
result in 319 excess units from properties outside the Coastal Zone
and 184 excess units from properties inside the Coastal Zone.
Over 40 percent (220) of the total excess units result from
properties in the northeast quadrant that are currently owned by
the state for habitat conservation purposes; however, the existing
General Plan designates these properties for residential
development. The proposed land use designation change is to
designate these properties as open space (OS); although the
properties can’t be developed because of conservation easements,
the existing General Plan allocates residential development
potential on the properties through the residential land use
designations; that residential development potential will be
removed from the properties when they are designated OS and the
potential dwelling units (220) will be deposited into the EDUB.
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Table 8-14 – Category 2 Map Change Example A
Example A – Existing neighborhood developed with single-family homes
Inconsistent land use and zoning designations
Land use designation does not reflect existing use of property
Existing General Plan Land Use
- RH - High density multi-family
Existing Zoning
- R1 - Single family
The RH land use designation and R1 zone are inconsistent (R1 does not allow for multi-family development per the RH land use designation);
existing single-family neighborhood is consistent with the R1 zone, but not the RH designation. To protect the single family character of this
neighborhood and correct the inconsistency, the land use designation is proposed to be changed to R-4, which is consistent with the existing
single-family uses and R1 zone.
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Table 8-15 – Category 2 Map Change Example B
Example B – HOA Open Space Easement Area
Land use designation does not reflect existing use of property
Existing General Plan Land Use
- RLM – Single Family Residential
Existing Zoning
- PC – Planned Community
In this example, the RLM land use designation does not reflect the open space use (natural habitat) of the property. The lot has a recorded open
space easement on it that restricts the use of the land as open space; no building or structure is permitted. To protect the intended open space
use of the property and clearly reflect the intended use on the land use map, the land use designation is proposed to be changed to OS. The PC
zoning does not need to be changed (it reflects the Aviara Master Plan).
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Table 8-16 – Category 2 Map Change Example C
Example C – Property with “C” land use designation
Existing designation needs to be replaced with updated designation
Existing General Plan Land Use
- C – Community Commercial
Existing Zoning
- C2 – General Commercial
In this example, the “C” land use designation is a designation that was eliminated with the creation of the L – Local Shopping Center designation;
however, because the property did not meet the criteria for a local shopping center, the property was not designated “L” and the “C”
designation remained on the land use map. Subsequently, the GC – General Commercial land use designation was created and is
appropriate/recommended for this property (existing uses are consistent with the general commercial designation). The existing C2 zone is also
consistent with the GC land use designation and does not need to be changed.
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Table 8-17: Excess Dwelling Units Resulting from Category 2 Land Use and Zone Changes
Assessor’s
Parcel Number
Existing General
Plan Land Use
Proposed General
Plan Land Use
Developable
Acres
Existing
Dwelling
Units
Existing Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Proposed Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Excess Unit Yield
Outside Coastal Zone
Excess Unit Yield
Inside Coastal Zone
1552211300 RMH/O O 0.15 1 0 0 - 0
1670403800 TR/O/OS/OS/RLM OS 6.43 0 21 0 21 -
1670403900 TR/O/OS/OS/RLM OS 1.8 0 6 0 6 -
1675801400 RLM P 0.74 0 2 0 2 -
1680500800 RLM P 0.3 0 1 0 1 -
1680504600 RLM P 12.83 0 41 0 41 -
1680504400
RLM & RLM/OS OS 62.09 0 199 0 199
-
1680505000 -
1680505200 -
2031300700 RMH R-8 0.17 1 1 0 1 -
2031300800 RMH R-8 0.26 1 2 1 1 -
2031300900 RMH R-8 0.19 1 1 0 1 -
2031301000 RMH R-8 0.17 1 1 0 1 -
2031301100 RMH R-8 0.2 1 1 0 1 -
2031301200 RMH R-8 0.19 1 1 0 1 -
2031301300 RMH R-8 0.19 1 1 0 1 -
2031301400 RMH R-8 0.18 1 1 0 1 -
2031301500 RMH/O VC 1.08 0 6 0 6 -
2031303400 RMH/O VC 0.23 0 1 0 1 -
2032502500 RH/V V 0.45 0 9 0 - 9
2042701300 RH R-4 0.15 1 2 0 - 2
2042701400 RH R-4 0.16 1 2 0 - 2
2042701500 RH R-4 0.16 1 2 0 - 2
2042701600 RH R-4 0.18 1 2 0 - 2
2042701700 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042701800 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
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Table 8-17: Excess Dwelling Units Resulting from Category 2 Land Use and Zone Changes, Continued
Assessor’s
Parcel Number
Existing General
Plan Land Use
Proposed General
Plan Land Use
Developable
Acres
Existing
Dwelling
Units
Existing Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Proposed Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Excess Unit Yield
Outside Coastal Zone
Excess Unit Yield
Inside Coastal Zone
2042701900 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042702300 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042702400 RH R-4 0.18 1 2 0 - 2
2042702500 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042702600 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042702700 RH R-4 0.18 1 2 0 - 2
2042702800 RH R-4 0.18 1 2 0 - 2
2042702900 RH R-4 0.16 1 2 0 - 2
2042703000 RH R-4 0.2 1 3 0 - 3
2042703100 RH R-4 0.26 1 4 0 - 4
2042703200 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042703300 RH R-4 0.16 1 2 0 - 2
2042703400 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042703500 RH R-4 0.16 1 2 0 - 2
2042703600 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042703700 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042703800 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042703900 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042704000 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042704100 RH R-4 0.17 1 2 0 - 2
2042704500 RH R-4 0.18 1 2 0 - 2
2042704600 RH R-4 0.14 1 2 0 - 2
2050200400 RLM/RM R-8 0.44 1 1 2 -1 -
2051123700 RM P 1.23 0 7 0 7 -
2051401600 RLM P 0.99 0 3 0 3 -
2051401800 RLM P 0.38 0 1 0 1 -
2051401900 RLM P 0.2 0 1 0 1 -
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Table 8-17: Excess Dwelling Units Resulting from Category 2 Land Use and Zone Changes, Continued
Assessor’s
Parcel Number
Existing General
Plan Land Use
Proposed General
Plan Land Use
Developable
Acres
Existing
Dwelling
Units
Existing Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Proposed Net Dwelling
Unit Potential
Excess Unit Yield
Outside Coastal Zone
Excess Unit Yield
Inside Coastal Zone
2051402000 RLM P 0.17 0 1 0 1 -
2051402100 RLM P 0.19 0 1 0 1 -
2052700900 RLM VC 0.44 0 1 0 - 1
2052704300 TR/O/RLM VC 1.36 0 4 0 - 4
2052704400 RLM/P VC 4.09 0 13 0 - 13
2060800800 RMH R-23 0.14 2 0 1 - -1
2060803800 RMH R-23 0.16 1 1 2 - -1
2060803905 RMH/RH R-23 0.68 1 11 12 - -1
2061204000 RMH/RLM R-4 0.46 1 1 0 - 1
2062001100 RH R-4 1.04 1 20 3 - 17
2062001200 RM R-4 1.2 1 6 3 - 3
2062001300 RM/RH R-4 1.82 1 14 5 - 9
2070730900 RM R-4 0.55 1 2 1 - 1
2070731000 RM R-4 0.6 1 3 1 - 2
2070731200 RM/RLM R-4 1.01 1 5 2 - 3
2071013300 RLM OS 1.8 0 6 0 - 6
2071013400 RM OS 3.5 0 21 0 - 21
2080204300 RLM/OS OS 1.94 0 6 0 - 6
2090605600 RH/C/O O 1.06 1 19 0 19 2090605700
2100320800 RLM R-15 0.15 1 0 1 - -1
2100620700 RLM R-15 0.14 1 0 1 - -1
2100620900 RLM R-15 0.14 0 1 2 - -1
2100621100 RLM R-15 0.14 1 0 1 - -1
2161211700 RM/OS OS 6 0 36 0 - 36
2236172400 RLM P 0.5 0 2 0 2
TOTAL EXCESS DWELLING UNITS 319 184
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City of San Marcos
City of Oceanside
City of Encinitas
La Costa Town
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Encina Powerplant
Marja
Basin BJ
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Residential
Palomar Office
Oaks North
Office
Sunny Creek
RLM 6
Raceway Lots
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Aviara
Farms
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Visitor
Commercial
Sunny Creek
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El Camino
Real Office
EWA Residential
Ponto Residential
Oaks North
Lot 1
La Costa Town
Square
Palomar Oaks
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R-30, Residential 23-30 du/ac
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GC, General Commercial
VC, Visitor Commercial
VC/OS, Visitor Commercial/Open Space
O, Office
P, Public
OS, Open Space
Highways
Major Street
Planned Street
Railroad
City Limits
City of Carlsbad
CATEGORY 1 LAND USE
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ATTACHMENT 8E: STAFF’S RECOMMENDED CARLSBAD
ZONING AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ZONING MAP BOOK
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ANALYSIS OF DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PUBLIC FACILITIES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate, on a citywide basis, the effect of the draft General Plan on
the city’s Growth Management Program (GMP) public facilities performance standards.
The GMP Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan identifies performance standards for 11 public
facilities, as follows:
TABLE 9-1: LOCAL FACILITY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Public Facility Performance Standard
Circulation
No road segment or intersection in the Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ) 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 facility management zone will use the road segment or intersection.
City Administrative
Facilities
1,500 sq. ft. per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a five-year
period or prior to construction of 6,250 dwelling units, beginning at the time the need is
first identified.
Drainage Drainage facilities must be provided as required by the City concurrent with
development.
Fire The number of dwelling units outside a five-minute “travel time” from the nearest fire
station shall not exceed 1,500 units.
Library
800 sq. ft. (of library space) per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction
within a five-year period or prior to construction of 6,250 dwelling units, beginning at the
time the need is first identified.
Open Space
Fifteen percent of the total land area in the Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ)
exclusive of environmentally constrained non-developable land must be set aside for
permanent open space and must be available concurrent with development.
Parks
3.0 acres of Community Park or Special Use Area per 1,000 population within the Park
District must be scheduled for construction within a five year period, or prior to
construction of 1,562 dwelling units within the Park District beginning at the time the
need is first identified.
Schools
School capacity to meet projected enrollment within the Local Facility Management Zone
(LFMZ) 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 districts,
must be provided concurrent with development.
Wastewater
Treatment Capacity Sewer plant capacity is adequate for at least a five-year period.
Water Distribution
System
Line capacity to meet demand as determined by the appropriate water district must be
provided concurrent with development. A minimum of 10-day average storage capacity
must be provided prior to any development.
The following analysis compares the buildout of the draft General Plan with the GMP public facilities
performance standards.
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Draft General Plan Buildout Estimates
TABLE 9-2: DRAFT GENERAL PLAN RESIDENTIAL BUILDOUT ESTIMATE1
Quadrant Growth Management
Dwelling Unit Limit1
Estimated Dwelling Units
at Buildout
Estimated Population
at Buildout
Northwest 15,370 15,097 37,844
Northeast 9,042 9,042 22,666
Southwest 12,859 11,512 28,857
Southeast 17,328 16,669 41,785
TOTAL 54,599 52,320 131,152
1 Per Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the draft General Plan
TABLE 9-3: DRAFT GENERAL PLAN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDOUT ESTIMATE1
Commercial (Sq Ft) Office (Sq Ft) Industrial (Sq Ft) Hotel Rooms
Existing Development 3,840,600 5,622,700 14,910,100 4,065
New Development 2,132,200 778,500 4,600,400 1,895
TOTAL 5,972,800 6,401,200 19,510,500 5,960
1 Per Section 2.5 of the draft General Plan
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Circulation
Current Performance Standard
No road segment or intersection in the Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ) 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 facility management
zone will use the road segment or intersection.
The current GMP circulation performance standard was established based on the automobile-focused
circulation plan of the existing General Plan. The draft Mobility Element establishes a new livable
streets plan for mobility within the city; the livable streets plan focuses on creating a street network that
provides for the mobility needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit uses, and automobiles – a multi-modal
street network.
To measure the performance/success of the street network’s ability to serve multiple modes of travel, it
is necessary to establish a multi-modal performance standard that will guide the implementation of a
successful livable streets network. The new proposed multi-modal circulation/mobility performance
standard is (also see Attachment4 of the Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015 for a
description of the draft Mobility Element; and see Attachment 9 of the July 18, 2015 staff report to view
the revisions in strike-out and underline format):
Proposed New Performance Standard
Implement a comprehensive livable streets network that serves all users of the street network,
including vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and public transit. This network, as identified in the city’s
General Plan Mobility Element, prioritizes transportation modes by street typology and
accessibility to users of the system. Maintain a level of service (LOS) D or better for all prioritized
modes of travel, excluding the LOS exempt intersections and streets approved by the City
Council.
Analysis
The proposed multi-modal performance standard reflects the livable streets policies in the draft
Mobility Element; and based on those livable streets policies, the draft General Plan Environmental
Impact Report (Section 3.13) evaluated impacts of the draft General Plan on the city’s transportation
system. The following travel modes were evaluated on streets where the mode is prioritized: vehicles,
pedestrians, bicycles, and transit. The results are summarized below:
a) Vehicle Levels of Service
The Environmental Impact Report summarizes the future traffic volumes on vehicle-prioritized streets
with buildout of the draft General Plan (and accounting for other regional growth in the area). The
future traffic volumes were developed using the SANDAG travel demand forecasting model (Series 12)
and incorporates the proposed General Plan land use information and the proposed General Plan street
network. As shown in the Environmental Impact Report, at buildout of the draft General Plan, vehicle
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level of service on vehicle-prioritized streets is anticipated to operate at LOS D or better, except for the
following city streets, which are anticipated to operate below LOS D.
• Palomar Airport Road between Interstate 5 and College Boulevard
Palomar Airport Road between El Camino Real and Melrose Drive
• La Costa Avenue between Interstate 5 and El Camino Real
• El Camino Real between Palomar Airport Road and La Costa Avenue
The facilities listed above would generally be congested during peak periods; however, during most
hours of the day, the facility would have sufficient capacity to serve the vehicle demand. The arterial
streets listed above would need to be widened beyond their four- or six-lane cross-sections to operate
at the city’s standard for vehicle level of service (LOS D or better); however, creating streets wider than
six lanes is inconsistent with the goals of the draft General Plan. In addition, widening these streets
beyond six lanes creates new challenges for intersection operations, maintenance, and storm water
management. Therefore, rather than widening these arterial streets, the draft General Plan promotes
implementation of transportation demand management (e.g. promote travel by modes other than the
single-occupant vehicle), transportation system management (e.g. signal timing coordination and
improved transit service) and livable streets techniques to better manage the transportation system as a
whole. The four facilities listed above are identified in the draft General Plan Mobility Element as LOS
exempt facilities.
b) Pedestrian Levels of Service
For the future pedestrian LOS assessment, the Environmental Impact Report assumed that the city’s
existing pedestrian facilities would remain into the future and utilized a LOS methodology to measure
the quality of the facility (i.e., not based on the number of pedestrians using it). The Environmental
Impact Report identified the following street segments that currently do not provide pedestrian LOS D
or better:
• Carlsbad Boulevard between La Costa Avenue to Poinsettia Lane
• Carlsbad Boulevard between Poinsettia Lane to Palomar Airport Road
• Carlsbad Boulevard between Palomar Airport Road to Cannon Road
• Carlsbad Boulevard between Cannon Road to Tamarack Avenue
The draft General Plan will add pedestrian activity to these corridors; however, the draft General Plan
Mobility Element includes policies that ensure pedestrian infrastructure in these areas are improved to
meet a pedestrian LOS D or better.
c) Bicycles Levels of Service
For the future bicycle LOS assessment, the Environmental Impact Report assumed that the city’s existing
bicycle facilities would remain into the future and utilized a LOS methodology to measure the quality of
the facility (i.e., not based on the number of bicycles using it). The Environmental Impact Report
identified that the following street segment currently does not provide bicycle LOS D or better:
• Carlsbad Boulevard between Poinsettia Lane and Palomar Airport Road
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The draft General Plan will add bicycle activity to this facility; however, the draft General Plan Mobility
Element includes policies that ensure bicycle facilities are improved along this facility to meet a bicycle
LOS D or better.
All future development proposals will be evaluated with regard to the proposed multi-modal LOS
standard, which will ensure the buildout of the draft General Plan complies with the proposed standard.
Citywide Administrative Facilities
Performance Standard
1,500 sq. ft. per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a five-year period or
prior to construction of 6,250 dwelling units, beginning at the time the need is first identified.
Analysis
Based on the estimated draft General Plan buildout population of 131,152, the existing building area of
administrative facilities will exceed the GMP performance standard at buildout as shown below.
Square feet required by GMP performance standard
196,728
Square feet of existing facilities
214,469
Surplus/(Deficit) at Buildout
17,741 sq. ft.
Drainage
Performance Standard
Drainage facilities must be provided as required by the city concurrent with development.
Analysis
Because the GMP standard for drainage is based on the needs of development as it occurs, drainage
facility needs are more accurately assessed as specific development plans for individual projects are
reviewed and finalized. This requirement, along with annual facility monitoring, ensures the standard is
met today and as future development occurs.
In addition, the draft General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Section 3.12) found that compliance
with the city’s current regulations and draft General Plan policies will ensure that runoff, which occurs as
a result of future development under the draft General Plan, will not exceed the capacity of existing or
planned storm drain systems. These policies and standards will ensure that development does not
occur without providing adequate drainage facilities.
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Fire
Performance Standard
The number of dwelling units outside a five-minute travel time from the nearest fire station shall
not exceed 1,500 units.
Analysis
Buildout of the draft General Plan is found to comply with this performance standard; based on the
estimated number of future dwelling units within each fire station service area, there will be no more
than 1,500 dwelling units outside a five-minute travel time from a fire station.
Fire Station Estimated Number of Units
Service Area outside 5-min SA at Buildout
1, 3 & 4 1,227
2 902
3 848
6 1,185
Library Facilities
Performance Standard
800 sq. ft. (of library space) per 1,000 population must be scheduled for construction within a
five-year period or prior to construction of 6,250 dwelling units, beginning at the time the need is
first identified.
Analysis
Based on the projected draft General Plan buildout population of 131,152, additional library building
area will be needed prior to buildout of the draft General Plan.
Square feet required by GMP performance standard
104,922
Square feet of existing facilities
99,745
Surplus/(Deficit) at Buildout
(5,177)
The existing building area of library space is sufficient until the city’s population exceeds 124,681
(current population estimate is 110,653 as of Jan 1, 2015), at which time additional library space must
be scheduled for construction within a five-year period or prior to construction of 6,250 dwelling units.
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Open Space
Performance Standard
Fifteen percent of the total land area in the Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ) exclusive of
environmentally constrained non-developable land must be set aside for permanent open space
and must be available concurrent with development.
Analysis
The city is divided into 25 LFMZ’s; the 15 percent GMP open space standard applies to only 14 of the 25
zones (LFMZ’s 13-15 and 17-25). At the time the open space performance standard was established in
1986, the other 11 zones (LFMZ’s 1-10 and 16) were deemed to be already developed, or have met or
exceeded the requirement. Compliance with the open space performance standard (within LFMZ’s 13-
15 and 17-25) is ensured through preparation, review and approval of Local Facilities Management Plans
(LFMP’s). To date, LFMP’s for all required zones have been prepared, reviewed by city staff for
adequacy, and approved through noticed public hearings by the Planning Commission and City Council.
The adopted LFMP’s subject to the open space performance standard provide data, maps, and analysis
that demonstrate how the minimum of 15 percent open space performance standard is met. Before
new development applications are approved for construction, they are reviewed for compliance with
relevant General Plan policies, ordinances and for consistency with the adopted LFMP. This ensures
continual compliance not only with GMP open space requirements, but with all GMP performance
standards. Furthermore, the draft General Plan fully supports compliance with the GMP open space
performance standard (see draft General Plan Policy 4-P.4).
Parks
Performance Standard
3.0 acres of community park or special use area per 1,000 population within the park district
[city quadrant] must be scheduled for construction within a five year period, or prior to
construction of 1,562 dwelling units within the park district beginning at the time the need is first
identified.
Analysis
Based on the estimated draft General Plan buildout population citywide and for each quadrant, the
anticipated future park acreage will exceed the GMP park performance standard at buildout, as shown
below.
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Quadrant Draft General Plan
Population
Acres required by
GMP standard Future Park Acres1 Surplus/
(Deficit)
Northwest 37,844 113.5 144.3 30.8
Northeast 22,666 68.0 79.4 11.4
Southwest 28,857 86.6 93.1 6.5
Southeast 41,785 125.4 137.8 12.4
Total 131,152 393.5 454.6 61.1
1 Future park acres include the acreage of existing and future planned parks per revised Tables 4-4 and
4-5 of the draft General Plan, as shown in Chapter 4 of the Final EIR. In regard to Veteran’s Memorial
Park, because of the park’s central location in the city, and pursuant to the city’s Citywide Facilities
and Improvement Plan, the 91.5 acre park will count toward satisfying the park needs of each
quadrant (22.9 acres per quadrant).
Schools
Performance Standard
School capacity to meet projected enrollment within the Local Facility Management Zone (LFMZ)
as determined by the appropriate school district must be provided prior to projected occupancy.
Analysis
At buildout of the draft General Plan, all school districts serving Carlsbad are projected to have capacity
in excess of the anticipated student population. See Section 7.4 of the draft General Plan.
Sewer Collection Services
Performance Standard
Trunk-line capacity to meet demand, as determined by the appropriate sewer districts, must be
provided concurrent with development.
Analysis
Detailed analysis and planning for sewer conveyance facilities is performed in the periodic updates for
sewer district master plans. The draft General Plan increases the potential number of dwelling units and
non-residential square footage over what was anticipated in the existing General Plan; therefore, sewer
districts will need to adjust their growth assumptions accordingly during the next update of their master
plans.
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In addition, construction for future developments cannot occur unless adequate sewer conveyance
facilities are concurrently planned and constructed. This ensures that sewer collection facilities are
provided concurrent with development. As proposed land development projects are reviewed by the
city, the sewer district master plans are consulted to verify adequacy of trunk-line capacity to support
the sewer conveyance needs of the project and city.
Wastewater Treatment Capacity
Performance Standard
Sewer plant capacity is adequate for at least a five-year period.
Analysis
Per the analysis in the draft General Plan Environmental Impact Report Section 3.12, and as revised in
Chapter 3 of the Final EIR:
Three wastewater districts provide sewer services to Carlsbad: Carlsbad Waste Water District (CWWD),
Leucadia Waste Water District (LWWD), and Valecitos Water District (VWD). The CWWD services
approximately 82 percent of the city’s area. LWWD services a portion of the city’s southern area. VWD
services a portion of the city’s southeastern area.
Implementation of the proposed General Plan would result in future residential, commercial, office, and
industrial uses in the planning area, resulting in additional population that would generate additional
wastewater. Therefore, wastewater treatment would increase over current levels. Wastewater services
for a majority of Carlsbad are provided by the City of Carlsbad. Wastewater generated within the city’s
sewer service area is treated at the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF), which provides full
secondary treatment, sludge handling, and disposal through a deep ocean outfall. The 2012 CMWD
Sewer Master Plan projected future 2035 wastewater flows to be approximately 10.0 mgd, based on
growth estimates prior to the proposed General Plan.
Buildout under the proposed General Plan would result in additional wastewater that would need to be
treated at the EWPCF. The current treatment capacity at the EWPCF is 40.51 mgd. The Encina Joint
Powers Authority Basic Agreement was revised as of July 23, 2014; per the revised agreement,
Carlsbad’s current ownership capacity for treatment at the EWPCF is 10.26 mgd (average flow). Other
jurisdictions have capacity rights to the remaining EWPCF treatment capacity. The Encina Wastewater
Authority (EWA) 2040 Master Plan estimates that at buildout of the service area (based on current
general plans), 39.4 mgd of the buildout flows are projected to be treated at the EWPCF, which is less
than the current capacity of the facility (40.51 mgd). There is sufficient existing capacity to handle
current and future wastewater flow.
On-going monitoring of wastewater flow volumes by EWA and CMWD indicates a downward or flat
trend in wastewater flow volumes for all member agencies, including Carlsbad. Current average
wastewater flow for 2014 was 6.3 mgd, which is the same volume as in 2000. (CMWD 2015.) The
CMWD and EWA will revisit sewage flow generation criteria and compare the criteria against actual flow
monitoring data in their next Master Plan updates. In addition, the EWA 2040 Master Plan identifies
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property south of the existing EWPCF where the facility could be expanded to accommodate additional
capacity.
The EWPCF meets all current regional, state, and federal requirements for secondary treatment and is
expected to continue to meet these requirements. Current regulations require compliance with water
quality standards and these measures would preclude development lacking adequate utility capacity,
including wastewater treatment capacity. Individual developments would be reviewed by the city and
the applicable wastewater providers to determine sufficient sewer capacity exists to serve the additional
population that would be generated by the future projects. The city will continue to coordinate with the
wastewater districts to ensure that new development would not exceed the capacity of wastewater
conveyance and treatment facilities, and that new development would pay development fees to
increase capacity of those facilities. Implementation of these requirements would ensure that new
wastewater facilities are constructed to meet performance standards and allow for future maintenance.
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Water Distribution Services
Performance Standard
Line capacity to meet demand as determined by the appropriate water district must be provided
concurrent with development. A minimum of 10-day average storage capacity must be provided
prior to any development.
Analysis
Water in Carlsbad is provided by Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD), Olivenhain Municipal
Water District (OMWD), and Valecitos Water District (VWD). CMWD services approximately 82 percent
of the city’s area. The OMWD services a portion of the city’s southern area. VWD services a portion of
the city’s southeastern area.
Detailed analysis and planning for water distribution and storage facilities is performed in the periodic
updates for water district master plans. The draft General Plan increases the potential number of
dwelling units and non-residential square footage over what was anticipated in the existing General
Plan; therefore, water districts will need to adjust their growth assumptions accordingly during the next
update of their master plans.
Construction of future development cannot occur unless adequate water distribution and storage
facilities are concurrently planned and constructed. This ensures that adequate water distribution and
storage facilities are provided concurrent with development. As proposed land development projects
are reviewed by the city, the water district master plans are consulted to verify adequacy of water
distribution and storage facilities to support the needs of the project and city.
In addition, the draft General Plan goals and policies ensure that future development occurs according
to Growth Management standards and is coordinated with availability of public facilities, including water
distribution and storage. The draft General Plan policies will reduce the city’s overall water usage by
reducing water consumption for landscaping and irrigation, increasing use of recycled water, and
promoting use of graywater and rainwater collection systems.
California Drought
In light of community sensitivity to the current drought condition, additional information regarding the
General Plan’s impact on drought conditions is provided below. However, it is important to note that
the water distribution performance standard described above does not apply to adequacy of water
supplies; rather, it applies to the physical capacity of water lines and storage facilities to accommodate
the water needed to serve land uses.
Due to several years of below-average precipitation, on July 14, 2014 the SDCWA Board of Directors
declared implementation of Stage 2, Supply Enhancement stage, of the SDCWA’s Water Shortage and
Drought Response Plan; and approved notification to the member agencies of a Regional Drought
Response Level 2. A drought Response Level 2 is also known as a Drought Alert Condition under
the SDCWA’s Model Drought Response Ordinance, which requires up to 20 percent mandatory
conservation.
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In addition, on April 1, 2015, the Governor of California ordered the state water board to impose
restrictions to achieve a statewide 25 percent reduction in potable urban water usage through February
28, 2016. The State Water Resources Control Board continues to prepare the framework for meeting
the governor’s 25 percent target. This includes future hearings and meetings and the adoption of water-
use reduction standards and regulations that are anticipated to take effect on June 1, 2015.
Based on the actions by the SDCWA Board of Directors in July 2014, CMWD declared a Level 2 alert or
“Drought Alert” effective August 2014, which requires mandatory water conservation measures. In
addition, as a result of the governor’s April 2015 order, CMWD is considering new measures to further
reduce water usage; however, until the state’s new standards and regulations take effect the current
mandatory water use restrictions remain in effect.
If the current drought conditions continue, the SDCWA may implement Levels 3 and 4 of the authority’s
Model Drought Response Ordinance to ensure sufficient water supplies are available to meet
anticipated demand. Level 3 (drought critical) requires member agencies to implement mandatory
water use reduction up to 40 percent; Level 3 restrictions also include prohibition of new potable water
service and issuance of new temporary and permanent water meters. Level 4 (drought emergency)
declares a water shortage emergency and requires a water demand reduction of more than 40 percent;
Level 4 includes all water use restrictions of the previous levels, as well as prohibits landscape irrigation.
As a member agency of the SDCWA, the CMWD complies with and implements the authority’s drought
response requirements.
The proposed General Plan does not conflict with implementation of the SDCWA Model Drought
Response Ordinance. While the proposed General Plan may plan for future growth and development,
the SDCWA drought response plan will prevent implementation of that future development if drought
conditions advance to Level 3 of the response plan; as noted above, no new water meters will be issued
during a Level 3 or 4 drought condition, which prevents the construction of new development that relies
on water. Implementation of the SDCWA drought response plan will ensure that the proposed General
Plan does not significantly impact the availability of sufficient water supplies.
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STRIKE-OUT/UNDERLINE OF
CITYWIDE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AMENDMENT
CIRCULATION
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
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 facility management zone will use the road segment or intersection.
Implement a comprehensive livable streets network that serves all users of the system – vehicles,
pedestrians, bicycles and public transit. Maintain LOS D or better for all prioritized modes of travel, as
identified in the General Plan Mobility Element, excluding LOS exempt intersections and streets
approved by the City Council.
ADDITIONAL FACILITY PLANNING INFORMATION
The City is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive traffic analysis for the entire city
exclusive of the La Costa Area. The La Costa Area study was concluded in May, 1986 and identified
certain existing deficiencies which will need to be addressed as the specific Local Facility Management
Plans are prepared. The current study will provide this same type of information for the remainder of
the city. The final results will not be completed until December 31, 1986. In the interim, all local plans
will be required to provide their own specific traffic analysis and inventory of existing and future service
levels. In order to ensure consistency, the information and analysis in the local plans will be verified by
the traffic data generated by the SANDAG Traffic Model and the La Costa Traffic Study.
Overall, the City is working to resolve the current traffic problems with traffic impact fees as well as a
Bridge & Thoroughfare Benefit District with fees collected to improve the interchanges at Palomar
Airport Road, Poinsettia Lane and La Costa Avenue at I-5. It must be emphasized, however, that while
the City will start collecting fees to resolve existing problems and to ensure future adequacy, the
necessary funds will not be available immediately. In the interim, the cash flow to correct existing
problems is a development responsibility which must be addressed in the Local Facility Management
Plans. With respect to future adequacy of the circulation system, the local plans must address how all
streets located within the zone, or impacted by the zone, will be constructed and funded. For those
circulation facilities which are to be constructed at a future time, the local plan must detail when and
how sufficient funds will be deposited with the City, beginning with the initial unit of development to
pay for the facility when it is required by the phasing program.
The intent of the circulation standard is to ensure an acceptable service level during peak and non-peak
hours on road segments and intersections under the control and jurisdiction of the City. Currently and
in the future, there may be certain intersections which fail to meet the performance standard, but for
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which the City does not have jurisdictional control and therefore, could not halt development because
of this condition. An example of this is El Camino Real at Highway 78, which presently has an
inadequate service level but is located outside of the Carlsbad City limits and is in Oceanside. The best
the City can do is to continue to work to resolve this condition and collect fees to pay for future
improvements.
Traditionally, transportation systems have been designed to achieve a level of service from the
perspective of the driver, not pedestrians or bicyclists. However, the city’s livable streets vision
recognizes the street as a public space and ensures that the public space serves all users of the system
(elderly, children, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) within the urban context of that system (e.g. accounting for
the adjacent land uses).
The California Complete Streets Act (2008) requires cities in California to plan for a balanced, multi-
modal transportation system that meets the needs of all travel modes. As described in the General Plan
Mobility Element, the city utilizes a multi-modal level of service (MMLOS) methodology that evaluates
the service levels for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. The vehicle level of service is determined
by the Highway Capacity Manual.
While many transportation projects in Carlsbad have historically been vehicle capacity enhancing and
traffic control focused, the livable streets strategy will explore all potential solutions to enhance the
mobility for all users of the street. Many future transportation projects will involve repurposing existing
right-of-way rather than acquiring and constructing new right-of-way.
The city’s approach to provide livable streets recognizes that optimum service levels cannot be provided
for all travel modes on all streets within the city. This is due to competing interests that arise when
different travel modes mix. Therefore, the General Plan Mobility Element identifies a mode-
prioritization approach to ensure livable streets. This approach identifies preferred travel modes for
each street typology and identifies that preferred modes should be prioritized. Non-preferred travel
modes are accommodated along the street, but their service is not prioritized (i.e., a lower service level
for non-prioritized modes is acceptable to ensure that the service level for prioritized modes is
enhanced).
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STRIKE-OUT/UNDERLINE OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ZCA 07-01/LCPA 07-02
Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Related to Mixed Use Minimum Residential Density and the RHNA Base Density
Section 21.26.015.C (Residential Uses in the C-1 Zone) is proposed to be amended as follows:
C. At the minimum, residential Residential uses shall be constructed at the a minimum
density of 15 dwelling units per acre, RHNA base densityfor the residential high (RH) general plan
designation of twenty units per acre as described on per Table 2 2-4 of the general plan land use and
community design element, subject to approval of a site development plan processed in accordance with
Chapter 21.06 of this title.
1. Density and yield of residential uses shall be determined consistent with the
residential density calculations and residential development restrictions in Section 21.53.230 of this title
and shall be based on twenty-five percent of the developable area. Unit yield in excess of the minimum
shall be subject to the finding in subsection 2 below. In no case shall the calculation preclude the
development of at least one dwelling unit in a mixed use development.
2. Residential uses shall be secondary and accessory to the primary commercial use
of the site. Compliance with this provision shall be evaluated as part of the site development plan.
Section 21.28.015.C (Residential uses in the C-2 Zone) is proposed to be amended as follows:
C. At the minimum, residential Residential uses shall be constructed at the a minimum
density of 15 dwelling units per acre, RHNA base density for the residential high (RH) general plan
designation of twenty units per acre as described onper Table 2 2-4 of the general plan land use and
community design element, subject to approval of a site development plan processed in accordance with
Chapter 21.06 of this title.
1. Density and yield of residential uses shall be determined consistent with the
residential density calculations and residential development restrictions in Section 21.53.230 of this title
and shall be based on twenty-five percent of the developable area. Unit yield in excess of the minimum
shall be subject to the finding in subsection 2 below. In no case shall the calculation preclude the
development of at least one dwelling unit in a mixed use development.
2. Residential uses shall be secondary and accessory to the primary commercial use
of the site. Compliance with this provision shall be evaluated as part of the site development plan.
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Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Related to Mixed Use Minimum Residential Density and the RHNA Base Density,
Continued
Table A of Section 21.09.030 (Permitted uses in the CT Zone) is proposed to be amended by the addition
of the following use:
Use P CUP Acc
Residential uses (subject to Section 21.29.035 of this title) X
Section 21.29.035 (Residential uses in the C-T Zone) is proposed to be added as follows:
21.29.035 Residential uses in the C-T zone.
Mixed use developments that propose residential uses in combination with commercial uses shall comply
with the following requirements.
A. Residential uses shall be located above the ground floor of a multi-storied commercial
building with one or more of the non-residential uses permitted by Section 21.29.030 of this title located
on the ground floor.
B. Residential uses shall be subject to the requirements of the chapters of this title, which
include but are not limited to, Chapter 21.29, Chapter 21.44, and in the case of airspace subdivisions,
Chapter 21.47.
C. Residential uses shall be constructed at a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre,
per Table 2-4 of the general plan land use and community design element, subject to approval of a site
development plan processed in accordance with Chapter 21.06 of this title.
1. Density and yield of residential uses shall be determined consistent with the
residential density calculations and residential development restrictions in Section 21.53.230 of this title
and shall be based on twenty-five percent of the developable area. Unit yield in excess of the minimum
shall be subject to the finding in subsection 2 below. In no case shall the calculation preclude the
development of at least one dwelling unit in a mixed use development.
2. Residential uses shall be secondary and accessory to the primary visitor-serving
commercial use of the site. Compliance with this provision shall be evaluated as part of the site
development plan.
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Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Related to Mixed Use Minimum Residential Density and the RHNA Base Density,
Continued
Section 21.31.065.C (Residential uses in the C-L Zone) is proposed to be amended as follows:
C. At the minimum, residential Residential uses shall be constructed at the a minimum
density of 15 dwelling units per acre, RHNA base density for the residential high (RH) general plan
designation of twenty units per acre as described onper Table 2 2-4 of the general plan land use and
community design element, subject to approval of a site development plan processed in accordance with
Chapter 21.06 of this title.
1. Density and yield of residential uses shall be determined consistent with the
residential density calculations and residential development restrictions in Section 21.53.230 of this title
and shall be based on twenty-five percent of the developable area. Unit yield in excess of the minimum
shall be subject to the finding in subsection 2 below. In no case shall the calculation preclude the
development of at least one dwelling unit in a mixed use development.
2. Residential uses shall be secondary and accessory to the primary commercial use
of the site. Compliance with this provision shall be evaluated as part of the site development plan.
Section 21.53.230.e (Residential density calculations, residential development restrictions on open space
and environmentally sensitive lands) is proposed to be amended as follows:
(e) The potential unit yield for a property, based on the minimum, growth management control
point (GMCP), Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Base, or maximum density of the applicable
general plan land use designation, shall be subject to the following:
(1) Equation used to determine unit yield: developable lot area (in acres) x density = unit
yield.
(A) "Density" used in this calculation is the minimum, GMCP, RHNA Base, or maximum
density of the applicable general plan land use designation;
(B) The resulting unit yield shall be subject to Table A, below.
(2) For purposes of this section:
(A) "Rounded-up" means rounding the fractional unit yield up to the next whole unit; and
(B) "Rounded-down" means rounding the fractional unit yield down to the previous whole
unit, but not less than one unit.
(3) The information contained in Table A, below, shall not preclude the city from approving
residential densities above the GMCP, RHNA Base, or maximum density of the applicable land use
designation, subject to adopted city policies and regulations.
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Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Related to Mixed Use Minimum Residential Density and the RHNA Base Density,
Continued
[Section 21.53.230.e (Residential density calculations, residential development restrictions on open space
and environmentally sensitive lands) is proposed to be amended as follows, continued:]
TABLE A
UNIT YIELD ROUNDING
Density Used for Calculation Unit Yield Includes a Provisions for Unit Yield Rounding
MINIMUM fractional unit of .5 or greater SHALL be rounded-up. 1
fractional unit below .5 MAY be rounded-down. 2
GMCP fractional unit of .5 or greater MAY be rounded-up. 3
fractional unit below .5 SHALL be rounded-down.
RHNA Base4 fractional unit of .5 or greater SHALL be rounded-up. 1, 3
fractional unit below .5 SHALL be rounded-down.2
MAXIMUM fractional unit SHALL be rounded-down.
Notes:
1) Unless the project density is allowed below the minimum of the density range, pursuant
to the General Plan.
2) Unit yields rounded-down pursuant to this provision that result in a density below either
the minimum density or the RHNA Base density of the applicable land use designation
shall be considered consistent with the General Plan. See footnote 4 for the limitations
on applying the RHNA Base density.
3) Subject to a fractional and/or whole unit allocation from the "excess dwelling unit bank"
and provided the maximum density of the applicable land use designation is not
exceeded.
4) The RHNA Base section in Table A does not apply to RH General Plan land use
designations in the Beach Area Overlay Zone. In the Beach Area Overlay Zone, the
minimum and GMCP densities shall apply.
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Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Related to Professional Care Facilities in the Office Zone
Table A of Section 21.27.020 (Permitted uses in the Office Zone) is proposed to be amended by the
addition of the following use:
Use P CUP Acc
Professional Care Facilities (defined: Section 21.04.295) 2
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DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
What is a Climate Action Plan?
A Climate Action Plan is a document to help the city meet state goals for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG)
while supporting one of the core values of the Carlsbad Community Vision that identifies the importance
of promoting a sustainable environment.
A Climate Action Plan is a long-range strategy to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which include
carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and water vapor. The draft Climate Action Plan sets a baseline for
Carlsbad’s past and current emissions, forecasts future emissions and establishes targets by which to
reduce future emissions. It also discusses potential environmental benefits that result from different
methods of reducing emissions. The draft Climate Action Plan complements land use, mobility and other
policies in the updated General Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What is in the Draft Climate Action Plan?
The draft Climate Action Plan contains:
A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for Carlsbad
Forecasts of future emissions
Reductions targets for years 2020 and 2035
Goals and actions to meet the reductions targets
Implementation, monitoring and reporting
Reductions Targets and the Emissions “GAP”
The state has established the following goals to reduce GHG:
By year 2020, reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels
By year 2050, reduce GHG emissions by 80% below 1990 levels
GHG is measured in terms of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MTCO2e). For the draft Climate
Action Plan, the city’s 2005 GHG inventory serves as the baseline from which the emissions reduction
targets are set. Consistent with the state goals, Carlsbad’s reductions targets are:
CARLSBAD BASELINE EMISSIONS AND EMISSIONS TARGETS
Year GHG Emissions and Targets Reduction From 2005
Baseline
2005 630,310 MTCO2e N/A
2020 535,763 MTCO2e 15 percent
2035 321,458 MTCO2e 49 percent
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The draft Climate Action Plan demonstrates that with the application of various existing federal and state
programs, plus implementation of proposed General Plan policies, the city can meet the year 2020 target.
However, by year 2035, there is an emissions “gap” of about 134,000 MTCO2e. To close this gap and
achieve the long-term emissions reduction target, the draft Climate Action Plan proposes 15 measures
containing specific reductions goals and actions.
GHG Emissions Reduction Measures to Meet the Year 2035 Target
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN GHG REDUCTION MEASURES SUMMARY
Measure
Letter GHG Reduction Measures
GHG Reduction
in 2035
(MTCO2e)
A Install residential PV systems 10,136
B Install commercial and industrial PV systems 13,336
C Promote building cogeneration for large commercial and industrial
facilities 1,067
D Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits 1,132
E Encourage multi-family residential efficiency retrofits 351
F Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits 18,377
G Promote commercial and city facility commissioning, or
improving building operations 18,377
H Implementation of Green Building Code 179
I Replace Incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs 21,900
J New construction residential and commercial solar water
heater/heat pump installation & retrofit of existing residential 11,604
K Promote Transportation Demand Management 23,549
L Increase zero-emissions vehicle travel 54,158
M Develop more citywide renewable energy projects 4,580
N Reduce the GHG intensity of water supply conveyance, treatment
and delivery 5,968
O Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater
systems 1,205
Total GHG Reductions 185,919
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LIST OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND APPLICABLE MEASURES
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
(to be drafted following approval of the draft Climate Action Plan)
Applicable
Measures
Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance A1, D, E, H, I, J, L
Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance B, F, H, I, J, L
Transportation Demand Management Ordinance K
1 If solar panel requirement found feasible
Climate Action Plan Benefits
Rather than requiring each development in the city, whether public or private, to devise its own reduction
method (to comply with state requirements), the Climate Action Plan identifies specific actions to reduce
emissions on a citywide basis. The Climate Action Plan also promotes environmental best practices that
conserve energy and, as a result, may reduce costs for the general public. For example, producing
electricity from sustainable sources, such as solar panels, could result in long-term savings.
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ERRATA SHEET FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Memorandum
July 24, 2015
To: Planning Commission
From: Don Neu, City Planner
Re: Errata Sheet for the General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission include the following revisions:
1. Revisions to Resolution No. 7111
a. Grammatical and format changes to the resolution per attorney direction (Errata
Exhibit A)
b. Revisions to Chapters 4 and 5 of the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise
the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan (per attached Errata Exhibit B)
2. Revisions to Resolution No. 7112
a. Revisions to the resolution to reflect grammatical and format changes per attorney
direction and to reflect the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City
Council regarding development of a noise abatement ordinance (Errata Exhibit C)
b. Revisions to Exhibit 2A (Draft General Plan), per attached Errata Exhibit B
c. Revisions to Exhibit 2B (General Plan Land Use Map), per attached Errata Exhibit D
d. Revisions to Exhibit X1 (Zoning Map), per attached Errata Exhibit E
3. Revisions to Resolution No. 7113
a. Grammatical and format changes to the resolution per attorney direction (Errata
Exhibit F)
b. Revisions to Exhibit 3A (Draft Climate Action Plan), per attached Errata Exhibit B
4. Revisions to Resolution No. 7114
a. Grammatical and format changes to the resolution per attorney direction, and
revisions to Table A of the resolution (recommended allocation of excess dwelling
units) (Errata Exhibit G)
ERRATA EXHIBIT A
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 13-02) AND ADOPTION OF
FINDINGS OF FACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,
AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (INCLUDING A HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE), A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ZONING MAP, LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM, AND CITYWIDE FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS
PLAN.
CASE NAME: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
CASE NO.: EIR 13-02
WHEREAS, the City of CarlsbadCity Planner has filed a verified application with the City
of Carlsbad regarding a comprehensive update to the city’s General Plan, which includes an update to the
Housing Element for the 2013 to 2021 planning period, the development of a Climate Action Plan, and
associated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Local Coastal Program, and Citywide Facilities and
Improvements Plan (“project”), which affect properties citywide; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), Public
Resources Code Section 21000, et seq., and its implementing regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”), 14
California Code of Regulations Section 15000, et seq., the City of Carlsbad prepared a Draft Environmental
Impact Report (SCH # 2011011004) (“Draft EIR”) for the project which was made available for public
review and comment as required by law beginning on April 4, 20145 and ending on June 20, 2014; and
WHEREAS, in response to comments on the Draft EIR, the City of Carlsbad prepared a
Recirculated Portions of Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Recirculated Draft EIR”) for the project
which was made available for public review and comment as required by law beginning on March 20, 2015
and ending on May 4, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad received comments concerning the Draft EIR and
Recirculated Draft EIR from public agencies, organizations and individuals, and pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15088, the City of Carlsbad prepared responses to all written comments received on
the Draft EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR which raised environmental issues; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has determined that the comments received on the Draft
EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR did not contain any significant new information within the meaning of CEQA
Guidelines section 15088.5 and, therefore, recirculation of the Draft EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR is not
required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final
EIR 13-02”) which contains the information required by CEQA Guidelines section 15132, including the
Draft EIR and Recirculated Draft EIR and the revisions and additions thereto, the technical appendices and
referenced documents, and the public comments and the city’s responses thereto, and which has been
filed with the Clerk of the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15091, 15093 and 15097, the City of
Carlsbad has prepared Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, which have been filed with the Clerk of the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, all materials with regard to the project were made available to the Planning
Commission of the City of Carlsbad (“Planning Commission”) for its review, and consideration and
recommendation to the City Council of the project including, but not limited to: the Final EIR 13-02,
Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program; all reports, applications, memoranda, maps, letters and other planning documents prepared by
the planning consultant, the environmental consultants, and the City of Carlsbad that are before the city
decision makers; all documents submitted by members of the public and public agencies in connection
with the EIR 13-02; minutes of all public meetings and public hearings; and matters of common knowledge
to the City of Carlsbad which they may consider, including but not limited to, the Carlsbad General Plan,
Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance, Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, Carlsbad Growth Management Plan, Carlsbad
Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan, and Carlsbad Climate Action Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on July 18, 2015, hold a duly noticed public
hearing and received public testimony and thereafter continued said public hearing to July 22, 23 and 24,
2015, as prescribed by law to consider the Final EIR 13-02 and the project; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments and examining the Final EIR 13-02 (Exhibit 1A on file in the Planning Division and incorporated
by this reference), Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit 1B, attached
hereto), and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit 1C, attached hereto), analyzing
the information submitted by staff and considering any written and oral comments received, the Planning
Commission considered all factors relating to the Final EIR 13-02.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as followsthat:
A) That tThe foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That tThe Final EIR 13-02 consists of the EIR, technical appendices, written comments
and responses to comments, revisions to the Draft EIR and Recirculated Portions of the
Draft EIR, revisions to the draft General Plan, and revisions to the draft Climate Action
Plan, as amended to include the comments and documents of those testifying at the
public hearing and responses thereto, and is hereby found to be in good faith and reason
by incorporating a copy of the minutes of said public hearing into the Final EIR 13-02
(Exhibit 1A), all on file in the Planning Division and incorporated by this reference.
C) That tThe Final EIR 13-02 (Exhibit 1A), as so amended and evaluated, is recommended
for acceptance and certification as the Final Environmental Impact Report for the project
and, as recommended is adequate and provides reasonable information on the project
and all reasonable and feasible alternatives thereto, including no project.
D) That bBased on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDS CERTIFICATION of the Final EIR 13-02 (Exhibit 1A), for the GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORIDNANCE, ZONING MAP, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, AND CITYWIDE FACILITIES AND
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, and the Planning Commission RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit 1B), and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit 1C), based on the following
findings.
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Findings:
1. The Planning Commission has reviewed, analyzed, and considered Final EIR 13-02 (Exhibit 1A), the
environmental impacts therein identified for this project, the Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations (Exhibit 1B), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit
1C), prior to recommending approval of this project.
2. The Planning Commission finds that the Final EIR 13-02 reflects the City of Carlsbad's
independent judgment and analysis, the Final EIR 13-02, Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are complete and adequate in
scope and have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of
Carlsbad and, therefore, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the Final EIR 13-02
be certified in relation to the project.
3.1. The Planning Commission has reviewed, analyzed, and considered Final EIR 13-02 (Exhibit 1A),
the environmental impacts therein identified for this project, the Findings of Fact and Statement
of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit 1B), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(Exhibit 1C), prior to recommending approval of this project.
4.3. The Planning Commission does accept as its own, incorporate as if set forth in full herein, and
make each and every one of the findings contained in the Findings of Fact (Exhibit 1B), including
feasibility of mitigation measures pursuant to Public Resources Code 21081 and CEQA Guidelines
15091, and infeasibility of project alternatives.
5.4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and recommends to the City Council that the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (Exhibit 1C) is designed to ensure that during project
implementation, any responsible parties will implement the project components and comply with
the feasible mitigation measures identified in the Findings of Fact and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program.
6.5. The Planning Commission hereby finds that although certain environmental effects caused by the
project will remain significant or potentially significant even after the adoption of all feasible
mitigation measures, there are specific economic, social, and other considerations that render the
unavoidable significant adverse environmental effects acceptable, as set forth in the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit 1B) and recommends its adoption to the City Council.
7.6. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(2) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(e),
the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings on which this
resolution are located in the City of Carlsbad, at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive in the custody of the
City Clerk, and 1635 Faraday Avenue in the custody of the City Planner.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on , 2015 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VICTORIA SCULLY, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
City Planner
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Revise page 4-13 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to add footnote 1 to page 2-17
of the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes
shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental
Impact Report):
Page 2-17
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Open Space (OS)
This designation includes natural resource areas (e.g. habitat, nature preserves, wetlands,
floodplains, beaches1, bluffs, natural steep slopes and hillsides); areas for production of resources
(e.g., agriculture, aquaculture, and water reservoirs); and recreation and aesthetic areas (e.g.,
parks, beaches, greenways, trails, campgrounds, golf courses, and buffers between land uses);
and open space for public safety (e.g., steep slopes, floodplains, bluffs).
Community Facilities (CF)
This designation is intended to provide community-serving facilities, such as child-care centers,
places of worship, and youth and senior citizen centers.
Transportation Corridor (TC)
This designation is applied to major transportation corridors such as the Interstate-5 Freeway and
the North San Diego County Transit District railroad and its right-of-way.
…
1 In the Terramar Beach area, the OS designation boundary for beach frontage properties shall be the area
of any existing or future open space easements; otherwise it shall be the area west of the Mean Higher
High Water line (MHHW), which is 5.33 feet in elevation for the La Jolla Tide Station according to a 2008
study titled “Tide and Sea Level Study for Southern California Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration”.
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 2
Revise page 4-14 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise footnote 2 of Table 2-3
of the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes
shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental
Impact Report):
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TABLE 2–3: DENSITY AND INTENSITY STANDARDS
Growth
Management
Residential Density Control Point Residential Density
Range (Minimum2 To Density1 Used In The Housing Maximum
Maximum Dwelling (Dwelling Element2 Permitted
Land Use Designation Label Units/Acre) Units/Acre) (Dwelling Units/Acre) Far
Residential
R-1.5 Residential R-1.5 0 to 1.5 1 1 –
R-4 Residential R-4 0 to 4 3.2 3.2 –
R-8 Residential R-8 4 to 8 6 4 –
R-15 Residential R-15 8 to 15 11.5 8 –
R-23 Residential R-23 15 to 23 19 15 –
R-30 Residential R-30 23 to 30 25 23 –
Non-Residential and Mixed Use
Local Shopping Center L 15-305 – 15 1.00.541
General Commercial GC 15-305 – 15 0.542
Regional Commercial R 15-305 – 15 0.542
Visitor Commercial VCR 15-306– – - 0.54
Village V District 1-4: 28-35 – District 1-4: 28 1.23
District 5-9: 18-23 District 5-9: 18
Office O – – 0.6
Planned Industrial PI – – 0.5
1 Residential development shall not be approved above this density, except as provided for by Policy 2-P.8 of this element.
See Section 2.7 of this element for more information on Growth Management.
2 Please refer to Housing Element Appendix B, which specifies a higher minimum density for individual properties.
Residential development shall not be approved below this density or the density specified in the Housing Element, whichever
is higher, except as provided for by Policy 2-P.7 of this element.
3 Combined residential and non-residential FAR
4 Non-residential only. No separate combined residential and non-residential FAR
5 Inclusive of residential uses, where the maximum FAR for non-residential uses is 0.65
5 Residential dwellings are allowed as a secondary use at a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre (based on 25
percent of developable acreage).
6 Residential dwellings may be allowed as a secondary use at a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre (based on 25
percent of developable acreage), subject to approval of a specific plan, master plan or site development plan that
demonstrates the primary use of the property is visitor-serving.
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 3
Revise page 4-22 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to add a revision the “Sunny
Creek Commercial” description in Section 2.7 of the General Plan Land Use and Community Design
Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed
changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
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Plaza Camino RealWestfield Commercial Area
The principal opportunity in this area is the Plaza Camino RealWestfield mall, a 90-acre enclosed regional
shopping mall, surrounded by surface parking lots owned by the city. The mall is outdated and has
potential for being redeveloped (2014)ment as an exciting, contemporary pedestrian-oriented
destination. The General Plan maintains a Regional Commercial designation, which would requires
regionally oriented retail uses, but would also permits housing in a mixed- use setting. East of El Camino
Real and west of the mall are locally-serving shopping centers and a cluster of offices; these are
anticipated to remain in their present use, with potential upgrading and reinvestment by property owners.
Sunny Creek Commercial
This is a strategically located site at the northwest corner of El Camino Real and the future extension of
College Boulevard, consisting of a vacant site designated for a mix of residential and commercially uses
designated property fronting on the street intersection with underdeveloped residentially designated
properties adjacent to the commercial property’s north and west boundaries. The General Plan envisions
this area with a neighborhood-oriented commercial center designed to be pedestrian-oriented to
surrounding residential uses. The commercial uses would serve a number of existing and future residential
developments in the area, as well as office uses in the employment core to the south. With a significant
population within walking distance of this site, connectivity and pedestrian orientation will facilitate easy
access from the surroundings.
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 4
Revise page 4-29 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise the “Sunny Creek
Commercial” policy in the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element, as highlighted below
(note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the
Final Environmental Impact Report):
Sunny Creek Commercial
(See Figure 2-2)
2-P.862 Foster development of this site as a mixed-usemix of multi-family residential dwellings and a local
neighborhood-serving shopping center, with a local shopping center along El Camino Real that
provides amenities daily goods and services for the surrounding neighborhoods, which include
residential uses at a density of 8 to 15 dwelling units per acre to the north and west of the
shopping center.
a. The location of commercial and residential uses/land use designations shall be
determined through review and approval of a site development plan.
b. The area of land utilized for a local shopping center shall be a minimum of 8 acres in size.
c. A total of 182115 dwelling units have been allocated to the site for growth management
purposes (based on 9.6 acres developed at the R-23 Growth Management Control Point
density of the minimum density of 1912 dwelling units per acre, pursuant to Housing Element
Appendix B).
d. Residential and commercial uses should be integrated in a walkable setting.
Revise page 4-34 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to add a revision to policy 3-P.4
in the General Plan Mobility Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are not
highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
Page 3-27
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3-P.4 Implement the city’s MMLOS methodology by evaluating level of service (LOS) for prioritized all
qualified streets and all modes consistent with the Growth Management Plan. Qualified streets
are those having excess capacity as determined by the City Council after receiving a report and
recommendation from the City Traffic Engineer. Maintain LOS D or better only for the prioritized
modes of travel by street typology as outlined in Table 3-1 and Figure 3-1.
3-P.5 Require developers to construct or pay their fair share toward improvements for all travel modes
consistent with this Mobility Element, the Growth Management Plan, and specific impacts
associated with their development.
3-P.6 Require developers of projects, which are determined to have a significant impact on Caltrans
freeway facilities (I-5 and SR-78), to enter into a traffic mitigation agreement with Caltrans for
implementation of the necessary improvements and the payment of fair-share fees to be
determined by Caltrans based on the increase in freeway traffic directly attributable to the
proposed project.
3-P.7 Encourage Caltrans to identify and construct necessary improvements to improve service levels
on Interstate-5 and State Route 78.
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 5
Revise page 4-35 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to add a revision to policy 3-P.9,
add two new policies, and delete policy 3-P.13 in the General Plan Mobility Element, as highlighted below
(note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the
Final Environmental Impact Report):
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3-P.911 Require new development that adds traffic to LOS-exempt locations (consistent with 3-P.7) to
implement:
a. tTransportation demand management strategies that reduce the reliance on the single-
occupancy automobiles and assist in achieving the city’s livable streets vision.
b. Transportation system management strategies that improve traffic signal coordination and
improve transit service.
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3-P.13 Use public outreach to educate and encourage alternative modes of travel, and inform the
community about the benefits of participation in new programs, approaches and strategies that
support Mobility Element goals and policies.
3-P.14 Require performance measures tied to transportation facilities and services to comply with the
Climate Action Plan and other state regulations and policies.
Page 3-29
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3-P.11 Evaluate implementing a road diet to three lanes or fewer for existing four-lane streets currently
carrying or projected to carry 25,000 average daily traffic volumes or less in order to promote
biking, walking, safer street crossings, and attractive streetscapes.
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Revise page 4-50 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to add a policy to the General
Plan Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes shown
below that are not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact
Report):
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Page 4-49
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4-P.8 Utilize the criteria developed by the Proposition C Open Space and Trails Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory
Committee (approved by City Council Resolution No. 2006-294, 10/10/06) to evaluate potential
future open space property acquisitions by the city.
…
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 6
Revise page 4-65 of Chapter 4 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise policies 9-P.1 and 9-P.7
of the General Plan Sustainability Element, as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are
not highlighted are proposed changes currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
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Page 9-22
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9-P.1 UseEnforce the Climate Action Plan as the city’s strategy policy and action guide to reduce
Carlsbad’s contribution to mitigate the significant effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate
change.
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Page 9-23
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9-P.7 Investigate the feasibility of developing full-functioning groundwater and sub-groundwater
systems in the San Luis Rey River Mission Groundwater Basin and Cannon Well Field within or
near Rancho Carlsbad in order to reduce the city’s reliance on imported water.
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Revise page 5-37 of Chapter 5 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise the Climate Action Plan,
as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes
currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
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For discretionary projects seeking to use CEQA streamlining provisions, in an environmental document
the city mayshall refer to the required measures in this CAP as mandatory conditions of approval or as
mitigation. This will enable projects to benefit from CEQA streamlining provisions, while ensuring that
the city can achieve the reduction targets outlined in this plan.
…
Errata Exhibit B
Revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan
Page 7
Revise page 5-56 of Chapter 5 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise the Climate Action Plan,
as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes
currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
COMPLIANCE WITH CAP
During the course of project review, city will evaluate whether a project is subject to provisions of this
CAP, using the screening criteria below. Once this is established, a project canshall comply with the CAP
in one of two ways:
• Checklist Approach. The Project Review Checklist below provides direction about measures to be
incorporated in individual projects, which will be used during the normal development review process.
Project features that help a project meet the provisions of the CAP wouldshall then become part of project
conditions of approval.
• Self-Developed Program Approach. Rather than use the standard checklist, project proponents can
develop their own program that would result in the same outcome as the checklist; approval would be
subject to city review. Appendix E provides a non-exclusive list of potential mitigation measures that can
be applied at the project level to reduce project-level greenhouse gas emissions. Other measures not
listed in the Appendix may be considered, provided that their effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions can be demonstrated. The self-developed program approach and selection of mitigation
measures wouldshall be subject to city review and approval.
Revise page 5-57 of Chapter 5 or the Final Environmental Impact Report to revise the Climate Action Plan,
as highlighted below (note: the changes shown below that are not highlighted are proposed changes
currently reflected in the Final Environmental Impact Report):
Project Review Checklist
For proposed projects above the screening thresholds, project proponents shouldshall complete the
CAP Project Review Checklist (similar to that shown in Table 5-23). For each item on the checklist,
project proponents shouldshall indicate whether or not the measure is included as part of the project,
or if it is not applicable. The checklist is designed to meet the targets set for the measures presented in
Chapter 4. The checklist shown in Table 5-3 is preliminary and illustrative of the items that will be included
in the finalized checklist. The city will provide a final checklist incorporating requirements in ordinances
drafted for the CAP.
ERRATA EXHIBIT C
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVELY UPDATE THE GENERAL PLAN,
AND ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ZONING
MAP, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AND CITYWIDE FACILITIES AND
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE UPDATED
GENERAL PLAN.
CASE NAME: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
CASE NO.: GPA 07-02/ZCA 07-01/ZC 15-02/LCPA 07-02/SS 15-06
WHEREAS, City of CarlsbadCity Planner has filed a verified application with the City of
Carlsbad regarding a comprehensive update to the city’s General Plan, including an update to the Housing
Element for the 2013 to 2021 planning period, and the development of a Climate Action Plan (“project”),
which affect properties citywide; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 65350 et. seq., Section 21.52.020
and Section 21.90.090 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and Public Resources Code Section 30514 and
Section 13551 of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 5.5, said verified application
constitutes a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Local Coastal
Program Amendment and Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment, as shown on Exhibit
2A: Draft Carlsbad General Plan (GPA 07-02) dated February 2014, on file in the Planning Division and
incorporated by this reference; Exhibit 2B: General Plan Update – Land Use Map (GPA 07-02/LCPA 07-
02) dated July 18, 2015, attached hereto; and Exhibit 2C: General Plan Update – Citywide Facilities And
Improvements Plan Amendment (SS 15-06) dated July 18, 2015, attached hereto; all of which are on file
in the Carlsbad Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Amendments are set forth
and attached hereto in the draft City Council Ordinance, Exhibit “X” dated, July 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the Carlsbad Community Vision in January 2010 and
achievement of said vision is supported by the General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment,
Zone Change, Local Coastal Program Amendment, and Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan
Amendment; and
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WHEREAS, per City Council direction on September 11, 2012 and on November 5, 2013,
staff utilized the Preferred Plan in the preparation of the General Plan update; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes revisions to the Draft Carlsbad General Plan (Exhibit 2A of this
resolution) as shown in Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report (Exhibit 1A of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 7111); and staff proposes revisions to the draft Land Use Map (Exhibit 2B,
attached hereto), as described in Attachment 8 of the Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18,
2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Final Environmental
Impact Report (SCH # 2011011004) relative to the proposed General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance
Amendment, Zone Change, Local Coastal Program Amendment, and Citywide Facilities and Improvements
Plan Amendment has been prepared and the Planning Commission has considered its contents and
recommended the certification thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on July 18, 2015, hold a duly noticed public
hearing and received public testimony and thereafter continued said public hearing to July 22, 23 and 24,
2015,, which was continued to , 2015, as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
the General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Zone Change, Local Coastal Program
Amendment, and Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, State Coastal Guidelines requires a six-week public review period for any
amendment to the Local Coastal Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as followsthat:
A) That tThe foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) The state-mandated six-week review period for the Local Coastal Program Amendment
(LCPA 07-02) started on March 27, 2015 and ended on May 8, 2015; no comments were
received in response to the LCPA notice.
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C) That bBased on the evidence presented at the public hearing and based on the following
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1) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT – GPA 07-02,
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – ZCA 07-01, ZONE CHANGE – ZC 15-02,
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT – LCPA 07-02, WITH REVISIONS
RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 4 OF THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EXHIBIT 1A OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 7111) AND IN ATTACHMENT 8 OF PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT DATED JULY 18, 2015; AND
2) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO REVISE GENERAL PLAN DATA AND
FIGURES, AS NECESSARY, TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE APPROVED LAND USE
MAP.
3) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES A CITYWIDE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
PLAN AMENDMENT – SS 15-06.
4) THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER DEVELOPING A NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL
ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH NOISE LEVEL LIMITS, STANDARDS, AND CONTROLS
ON LAND USES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
Findings:
1. The Planning Commission finds that the project is in conformance with the elements of the city’s
General Plan, based on the facts set forth in the staff report dated July 18, 2015, including but not
limited to the following: the project consists of a comprehensive update to the city’s General
Plan; the update ensures that all elements of the plan are internally consistent, as required by
state law; in addition, the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map ensure
consistency with the General Plan’s Land Use Map, density requirements and provisions for
residential uses in commercial designations; the Local Coastal Program amendment ensures
consistency with the General Plan Land Use Map, the Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordinance;
and the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan Amendment ensures consistency with the
General Plan Mobility Element policies for a multi-modal, livable streets network.
2. The amendment to the General Plan Housing Element complies with state housing element law,
as provided in Government Code 65580 et seq. and as demonstrated by the Draft General Plan,
dated February 2014, and as revised per Chapter 4 of the Final Environmental Impact Report.
3. The project is consistent with the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan (CFIP) and all city
public facility performance standards that are not proposed to be amended (i.e., performance
standards for city administrative facilities, drainage, fire, library, open space, parks, schools,
sewer collection, wastewater treatment capacity and water distribution system). The updated
General Plan includes policies that ensure future development under the plan to comply with
the CFIP public facility performance standards. The updated General Plan is also consistent with
the proposed facility performance standard for circulation (multi-modal level of service
standard), in that the updated plan establishes policies for a multi-modal transportation system
and requires consistency with the new circulation performance standard. Future development
under the updated General Plan will be conditioned to construct or provide funding to ensure
that all public facilities and improvements required by the CFIP will be installed to serve new
development prior to or concurrent with need. Attachment 8 to the Planning Commission Staff
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Report dated July 18, 2015 identifies how buildout of the updated General Plan relates to the
CFIP public facility performance standards.
4. The project is consistent with the adopted Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the McClellan-
Palomar Airport (ALUCP), dated October 2004, in that the goals, policies and proposed land uses
of the updated General Plan are consistent with the ALUCP, as determined by the San Diego
Airport Land Use Commission on June 5, 2014.
5. That the proposed Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Regulations Amendment are consistent
with the goals and policies of the various elements of the General Plan and will provide
consistency between the General Plan and Zoning, in that the proposed zone classifications
ensure consistency with and will implement the land use designations on the proposed Land
Use Map and the proposed zoning regulations amendment will ensure consistency with General
Plan policies related to residential density and residential uses in commercial areas.
6. That the proposed Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Regulations Amendment are consistent
with the public convenience, necessity, and general welfare, and are consistent with sound
planning principles in that the proposed General Plan land use designations and residential
policies, and the proposed implementing zoning regulations and classifications are compatible
and ensure that the goals and policies of the General Plan can be adequately implemented to
achieve the community’s vision.
7. That the proposed Local Coastal Program Amendment meets the requirements of, and is in
conformity with, the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act and all applicable policies of the
Carlsbad Local Coastal Program not being amended by this amendment, in that the amendments
ensure consistency with the Carlsbad General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and do not conflict
with any coastal zone regulations or policies with which future development must comply.
8. That the proposed amendment to the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program is required to bring it into
consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
9. That the proposed amendment to the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan is required to
bring it into consistency with the General Plan Mobility Element.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on , 2015 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VICTORIA SCULLY, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
City Planner
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ERRATA EXHIBIT F
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CARLSBAD
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.
CASE NAME: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
CASE NO.: SS 15-05
WHEREAS, the City of CarlsbadCity Planner has filed a verified application with the City
of Carlsbad, as part of the General Plan update, to develop a Climate Action Plan, which affects properties
citywide; and
WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for approval of a Climate Action
Plan as shown on Exhibit 3A: Draft Climate Action Plan dated March 2014, incorporated by this reference
and on file in the Carlsbad Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Community Vision identifies environmental sustainability as a
core community value, and the proposed General Plan includes goals and policies that promote
environmental sustainability, including transportation demand management, energy efficiency, waste
reduction, and resource conservation and recycling, and the proposed Climate Action Plan supports these
community values, goals and policies by identifying how the city can reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs);
and
WHEREAS, state laws requires the reduction of GHGs and recommend that reduction
targets be established, and the proposed Climate Action Plan identifies how Carlsbad can meet the GHG
reduction targets;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Final Environmental
Impact Report (SCH # 2011011004) relative tofor the proposed Climate Action Plan has been prepared
and the Planning Commission has considered its contents and recommendsed the certification thereof;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on July 18, 2015, hold a duly noticed public
hearing and received public testimony and thereafter continued said public hearing to July 22, 23 and 24,
2015,, which was continued to , 2015, as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
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WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all documents, evidence,
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all
factors relating to the proposed Climate Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing and in the record of the
administrative proceedings, the Planning Commission RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the
CARLSBAD CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, based on the following findings.
Findings:
1. The Climate Action Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and
allvarious elements thereof of the General Plan, based on the facts set forth in the staff report
dated July 18, 2015, including but not limited to the following: the Climate Action Plan supports
and implements the General Plan goals and policies related to environmental sustainability,
including transportation demand management, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and
resource conservation and recycling.
2. The Climate Action Plan is required to ensure conformanceconforms with state laws that require
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on , 2015 by the following vote, to wit:
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Victoria Scully, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AN ALLOCATION FROM THE EXCESS DWELLING UNIT BANK FOR
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AND FOR WHICH A
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CHANGE IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL PER
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7112.
CASE NAME: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
CASE NO.: GPA 07-02
WHEREAS, City of Carlsbadthe City Planner has filed a verified application with the City
of Carlsbad regarding a comprehensive update to the city’s General Plan, which affects properties
citywide; and
WHEREAS, per City Council direction at its meeting of on September 11, 2012 and on
November 5, 2013, staff utilized the Preferred Plan in the preparation of the General Plan update, and
said Preferred Plan and City Council direction included proposals to increase allowed residential densities
on various properties; and
WHEREAS, to approve any of the proposed residential density increases requires an
allocation of units from the city’s Excess Dwelling Unit Bank as established in City Council Policy No. 43;
and
WHEREAS, City Council Policy No. 43 identifies that an allocation of excess dwelling units
is an “incentive”, as defined by Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.86.020.A.12 and Government
Code Section 65915(k), in that it is a regulatory concession that modifies the requirements of CMC Chapter
21.90 by permitting development with more dwelling units than otherwise permitted by the growth
management control point established in CMC Chapter 21.90; the allocation of excess dwelling units to a
property will permit more dwelling units on a site than would otherwise be allowed by the existing
underlying General Plan land use designation, which reduces land cost per dwelling unit and results in
identifiable, financially sufficient and actual cost reductions to development of the property; and
WHEREAS, City Council Policy No. 43 requires, in return for the incentive of receiving an
allocation of excess dwelling units, that a percentage of the housing units developed on a site, which has
been subject to an allocation of excess dwelling units, be provided at a cost affordable to lower income
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households per the city’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (CMC Chapter 21.85) or as otherwise specified
by the decision-maker; and
Whereas, staff and the Planning Commission recommend that excess dwelling units be
allocated to properties as identified in Table A below and as further described in Attachment 8 of the
Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 18, 2015:
TABLE A – RECOMMENDED ALLOCATION OF EXCESS DWELLING UNITS
Quadrant Site Name
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Robertson Ranch
PA22 168-360-16 O/OS R-30R-23/OS
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Northwest Marja Residential 207-101-35 RLM R-15
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Ponto Residential 216-140-43 UA R-23 124
Ponto Mixed Use UA GC 12
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on July 18, 2015, hold a duly noticed public
hearing and received public testimony and thereafter continued said public hearing to July 22, 23 and 24,
2015, as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors evidence
relating to the General Plan Amendment and proposed residential land use changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Carlsbad as followsthat:
A) That tThe foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That bBased on the evidence presented at the public hearing and based on the following
findings, the Planning Commission RECOMMENDS:
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1) THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF EXCESS DWELLING
UNITS PER TABLE A OF THIS RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TOSUPPORTED BY THE
FINDINGS BELOW.
Findings:
1. The location and density of the sites to be allocated excess dwelling units are compatible with
existing adjacent residential neighborhoods and/or nearby existing or planned uses in that the
sites: are within close proximity to neighborhood services (shopping, employment, parks,
schools, etc.); are not located in areas that contain significant natural or manmade hazards; are
adjacent to or near properties with similar densities.
2. The location and density of the sites are in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
General Plan and any other applicable planning document in that the allocation of excess
dwelling units will enable implementation of the land use designations proposed by the General
Plan update and the sites help to ensure the availability of sufficient land in all residential
densities to accommodate varied housing types to meet Carlsbad’s 2010-2020 Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA), as identified in the Housing Element.
3. The proposed residential land use changes comply with the findings stated in the General Plan for
projects that exceed the growth management control point for the applicable density range in
that the General Plan EIR did not identify any significant impacts to public facilities resulting
from buildout of the subject properties at the proposed densities; and future development at
the proposed densities will be subject to the city’s growth management ordinance, which
requires the provision of adequate public facilities concurrent with development; and the
proposed densities will not result in exceeding any quadrant dwelling limit.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad resolves that:
4A) The density increases provided in Table A herein are substantial and well above the density
bonus limits established by Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.86.030.B, and constitute
an “offset” as defined by Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.85.020. In exchange for
making such offset available, the city council finds it is appropriate to require, in accordance
with Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.85.100, any residential development (rental or
for-sale) on the properties identified in Table A of this resolution to enter into an affordable
housing agreement with the City of Carlsbad to provide a minimum of 20 percent of the total
housing units on the site of the residential development as affordable to lower income
households at 80% or below the San Diego County Area Median Income. At the sole discretion
of the City of Carlsbad and following completion of an alternate public benefit analysis, any
residential development (rental or for-sale) on the properties identified in Table A of this
resolution may be permitted to produce affordable housing units on the site of the residential
development that meet one of the following minimum requirements as an alternative to satisfy
the lower income affordable housing requirement set forth above:
a1. A minimum of 15 percent of the total projects housing units shall be affordable to lower
income households at 80% or below the San Diego County Area Median Income and an
additional 10 percent shall be affordable to moderate income households at 100% or below
of the San Diego County Area Median Income; or
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b2. A minimum of 15 percent of the total project housing units shall be affordable to very low
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on , 2015 by the following vote, to wit:
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ABSTAIN:
VICTORIA SCULLY, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
DON NEU
City Planner