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MASTER PLAN
Amendment
AMEND 2017-0012
Prepared by
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, California
92008
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Amendment MP 149 (R)
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LA COSTA MASTER PLAN
MP-149 (MP-6)
2900 acres, located east of El Camino Real and northerly of
Olivenhain Road (La Costa Land Development Co.).
ADOPTED BY:
City Council Ordinance # 9322, September 5, 1972
AMENDED to delete an indicated school site shown westerly of El Fuerte
Street in an area known as La Costa Estates North (CT 73-10, SP 112)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1019, December 11, 1973
City Council Ordinance # 9376, January 15, 1974
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MP-149(A)
Referred back to Planning Commission for partial amendment to allow for “continual” (concurrent)
processing of Rancheros De La Costa, La Costa Vale Unit #2, Green Valley Knolls, and Santa Fe Knolls
while a new PC zone was being developed. The processing of the remainder of the Master Plan area was
delayed until adoption of the PC zone. No formal action by City Council.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1253, May 19, 1976
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MP-149(B)
Repealed Ordinance # 9376. Adopted an interim Master Plan for La Costa area.
Referred to new exhibit for type of development which reflected La Costa’s plans for more single family
development and less condominium development. Established a circulation plan, school site plan, park
site plan, and development standards for Santa Fe Knolls, Rancheros De La Costa, La Costa Vale #2, and
Green Valley Knolls.
ADOPTED BY:
City Council Ordinance # 9469, November 2, 1976
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MP-149(C)
No action taken
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MP-149(D)
Deletes 45 acres from MP-149(B). Deleted property is located generally east of
El Fuerte on both sides of the extension of Alga Road (Hidden Meadows,
Meadow Crest, and Meadowlark areas).
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1567, November 14, 1979
City Council Ordinance # 9546, March 18, 1980
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MP-149(E)
Amended the La Costa Master Plan to provide for conformance with the
newly revised General Plan Elements for Parks and for Public Facilities.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1719,
City Council Ordinance # 9570, December 16, 1980
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MP-149(F)
Deleted 4.5 acres from the La Costa Master Plan. Property deleted was
located on Centella Street south of Levante.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1757,
City Council Ordinance # 9579, March 17, 1981
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MP-149(G)
Revised the Land Use Plan of the La Costa Northwest area and made minor administrative changes to the
Master Plan text and maps on property …located generally east of El Camino Real and north of Alga
Road. Changes to land use included the golf course which was reduced in size from 105 acres to 85
acres, increased unit count by 100, and increased area of proposed park from 21 to 23.5 acres.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1954, City Council Ordinance # 9628, June 29, 1982
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MP-149(H)
WITHDRAWN on August 31, 1981, with no action taken.
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MP-149(I)
Minor amendment to the La Costa Master Plan to allow for separate development of neighborhood SE-13.
ADOPTED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 1935, March 24, 1982
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MP-149(J)
Revised the Land Use Plan of La Costa Southeast and made minor administrative changes to the Master
Plan text and maps on property generally located at the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and future
Camino de Los Coches.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 2011,
City Council Ordinance # 9647, October 19, 1982
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MP-149(K)
Changed Master Plan designation of a parcel from RLM to RMH on property generally located on the
northeast corner of El Camino Real and Levante.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 2083,
City Council Ordinance # 9676-9677, dated April 5, 1983
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MP-149(L)
WITHDRAWN on June 27, 1983. No action taken.
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MP-149(M)
Amendment to change densities and land uses on property generally located in the southwest portion of
La Costa Master Plan. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the amendment
(P.C. Resolution # 2277). Amendment was WITHDRAWN before it was heard by City Council.
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MP-149(N)
Amendment to request land use change from C to RM on property generally located on the southeast
corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road and future Camino de Los Coches.
WITHDRAWN on August 9, 1985. No action taken.
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MP-149(O)
Elimination of any reference to the area previously known as Southwest (Arroyo La Costa), and
stipulation that updated EIRs and new Master Plans be required prior to future development occurring in
the Northwest and Southeast areas of La Costa.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 3028, June 20, 1990
City Council Ordinance # NS-123, September 4, 1990
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MP-149(P)
Submitted for the La Costa Town Center Project on August 31, 1993.
WITHDRAWN on January 12, 1996. No action taken.
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MP-149(Q)
An amendment to remove portions of the Northwest and Southeast areas (including the Rancheros) from
the plan. The areas removed are subject to the Villages of La Costa Master Plan.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #5012, September 5, 2001
City Council Ordinance #NS-604, November 6, 2001
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MP-149(R)
La Costa Town Square Project
An adjustment to the neighborhood boundaries separating the local shopping center and residential
land use in neighborhoods SE8, SE13 and SE14 (La Costa Town Square)
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution #6579 on July 15, 2009
City Council Ordinance #CS-051 on August 18, 2009
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MP-149(S)
An amendment to remove the La Costa Resort and Spa properties from the plan. The area removed will
be subject to the La Costa Resort & Spa Master Plan, MP 03-02.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 5701, August 4, 2004
City Council Ordinance # NS-721, September 21, 2004
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MP-149(T)
An amendment to change the underlying zoning of commercial neighborhoods (SE-13, SE-14, SE-15,
and SE-17) from “C-1” (Neighborhood Commercial) and “C-2” (General Commercial) to the new zone
“C-L” (Local Shopping Center) for those properties with the “L” (Local Shopping Center) general plan
designation. This amendment changes Table III-2 and text in paragraph III.E.1 (Land Use and
Development Standards).
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution # 5922, June 15, 2005
City Council Ordinance # NS-767, August 9, 2005
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MP-149(U)
An amendment to delete from the Master Plan (MP-149), a 0.5 acre vacant city owned site (Assessor
Parcel 223-617-24) at 7201 Rancho Santa Fe Road approximately a half mile south of San Elijo Road in
Local Facilities Management Zone 11. Subject site is proposed Fire Station No. 6.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6156, August 16, 2006
City Council Ordinance # NS-818
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AMEND 2017-0012
An amendment to change the General Plan Land Use designation and underlying Zone for
Neighborhood SE-13B of the Master Plan to reflect a land use change to the property approved as part of
the city’s comprehensive General Plan Update (City Council Resolution 2015-243, dated Sept. 22,
2015). For Neighborhood SE-13B of the master plan, this amendment changes the General Plan Land
Use designation from Office (O) to Residential (R-23, 15-23 du/ac) and the underlying Zone from Office
(O) to Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M). This amendment changes Table III-2 and makes several
text changes throughout to clarify and distinguish the development process for Neighborhood SE-13B
versus SE-13A.
APPROVED BY:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7390, December 2, 2020
City Council Ordinance No. CS-393, March 16, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose .............................................................................................................. I-1
B. General Provisions ............................................................................................ I-2
C. Location ............................................................................................................ I-2
D. Legal Description .............................................................................................. I-3
E. Legislative Background .................................................................................... I-3
F. Existing and Approved Development ............................................................... I-6
II. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
A. Tentative Map Approval .................................................................................. II-1
B. Grading Permit Issuance .................................................................................. II-2
C. Building Permit Issuance ................................................................................. II-3
III. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Overall Design Concepts ............................................................................... III-1
B. Development Review Process........................................................................ III-2
C. General Neighborhood Development Standards ........................................... III-3
D. Special Neighborhood Development Standards ............................................ III-4
E. Community Core and Local Shopping Center ............................................... III-5
F. Recreational Storage Parks ............................................................................ III-7
G. Homeowners’ Associations ........................................................................... III-8
H. General Grading Guidelines .......................................................................... III-8
I. Noise Attenuation .......................................................................................... III-8
J. Fire Suppression Standards ............................................................................ III-9
K. Affordable Housing ....................................................................................... III-9
L. Individual Neighborhood Development Regulations .................................. III-11
IV. OPEN SPACE
A. Introduction. ................................................................................................... IV-1
B. Dedication ...................................................................................................... IV-1
C. Improvements ................................................................................................ IV-2
V. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PHASING
A. Introduction ..................................................................................................... V-1
VI. SIGN PROGRAM
A. Purpose ........................................................................................................... VI-1
B. Sign Categories and Locations........................................................................ VI-1
C. Design Standards ............................................................................................ VI-3
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit Page
Exhibit Title Number Number
Legal Map ........................................................................ I-1............................................**
Zoning Map ...................................................................... I-2............................................**
Master Plan Vicinity Map ................................................................................................. I-8
Topographic Map .............................................................II-1............................................**
Land Use ........................................................................ III-1............................................**
General Grading Guidelines ........................ III-2 thru III-16.................... III-13 thru III-21
Noise Attenuation Guidelines .................... III-17 thru III-21.................... III-22 thru III-24
Open Space Plan ............................................................ IV-1............................................**
Two-Way Bikepath on Separated Right-of-Way ........... IV-2........................................ IV-6
Sign Plan ........................................................................ VI-1............................................**
Sign Design Guidelines.................................................. VI-2........................................ VI-4
**On file in the Planning Department
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
Number Number
General Neighborhood Development Standards
La Costa Northwest (DELETED) .....................III-1 ..............................................
La Costa Southeast ...............................................III-2 ...................................... III-6
Phasing Schedule
Northwest .............................................................V-1 ........................................ V-1
Southeast ..............................................................V-2 ........................................ V-2
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
This Master Plan constitutes an amendment to the La Costa Master Plan first
adopted by the City Council on September 5, 1972 (Ordinance #9322). This Master
Plan is intended to comply with the requirement for a Master Plan contained in the
Planned Community Zone Ordinance and, therefore, provides the basis for further
decisions by the City on future land use for the La Costa community.
Historically, the La Costa community was divided among three local governmental
agencies of general jurisdiction: the City of Carlsbad, the County of San Diego and
the City of San Marcos. Approximately 5,287 acres, consisting of both developed
and undeveloped lands, of the La Costa community are within the City of Carlsbad.
Of this 5,287 acres, 3,200± already have been developed or approved for
development.
The historic La Costa community also includes an additional approximately 240
acres in the City of San Marcos and approximately 157 acres in the unincorporated
area of the County of San Diego. This Master Plan is not applicable to the portion of
La Costa in the City of San Marcos or the unincorporated area of the County of San
Diego.
The portion of the historic La Costa Master Plan located within Carlsbad can be
divided into four portions.
1. Old La Costa consisting of approximately 2,888 acres centered around the La
Costa Golf Course. Most of this area has been built out. Any remaining
development will basically be infill development of the few remaining vacant
lots. Properties in this area have a variety of different zonings. All future
development in this area will comply with the requirements of Chapter 20 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code. (See also the La Costa Resort and Spa Master
Plan, MP 03-02, adopted by City Council September 21, 2004.)
2. The Southwest Area consisting of approximately 529 acres is located south
of Levante Street, east of El Camino Real and west of Rancho Santa Fe
Road. All development within the Southwest Area of the La Costa Master
Plan shall comply with the requirements of MP 88-1, the Arroyo La Costa
Master Plan.
3. The Southwest Area consisting of approximately 1,121 acres is bisected by
Rancho Santa Fe Road and San Marcos Canyon. The Southeast Area also
includes the Rancheros estate area located east of El Fuerte Drive.
4. The Northwest Area consists of approximately 744 acres and is located north
of Alga Road and east of El Camino Real. The Northwest Area is bisected
by the northern extension of the La Costa Golf Course.
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B. General Provisions
1. Nonvesting of Rights
Individual development projects shall be governed by the specific land use
and development standards set forth in this Master Plan and by applicable
provisions of the Carlsbad Municipal Code including, but not limited to, Title
20, Subdivisions, and Title 21, Zoning. Where a conflict in development
standards occurs, the most restrictive and limiting regulation and standards
shall control. Approval and construction of a development project pursuant
to this Master Plan shall not vest any rights to construct any other
development projects nor create any vested rights to the approval of any
subsequent development projects.
2. Amendments to the Master Plan
Approval of this Master Plan indicates acceptance by the City Council of a
basic framework for development of the subject property. It is part of an on-
going planning process and is subject to amendment in the future by the City.
Said amendments may be initiated by either the City Council or the land
owner at any time.
3. Availability of Public Services
Approval of this Master Plan does not constitute any guarantee that
individual development projects within the Master Plan area will be approved
nor that the availability of public facilities and services will necessarily
coincide with the developer’s timetable for construction. The adopted
Citywide Facilities and Improvement Plan and the Local Facilities
Management Plans for Zones 6, 10, 11, and 12 address adequacy of public
facilities. Availability of public services will be evaluated in the context of
subsequent approvals of individual development projects as well as
compliance with the City of Carlsbad’s Growth Management Program and all
other policies or ordinances in effect at the time of approval.
4. Dedications
All dedications to the City of Carlsbad of land and/or easements required by
this Master Plan and the adopted Local Facilities Management Plan for
Zones 6, 10, 11, and 12 shall be granted to the City without cost to the City
and free of all liens and encumbrances except (a) nondelinquent taxes and (b)
liens and encumbrances in favor of public agencies.
C. Location
The historical La Costa community, within the City of Carlsbad, comprises 5,287
acres of land located 2.6 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean at the easterly end of
Batiquitos Lagoon and approximately 6.5 miles southeast from the commercial
center of Carlsbad. It is located approximately 7 miles south of the City of
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Oceanside, 5 miles southwest of the City of San Marcos, 10 miles west of the City of
Escondido and 30 miles north of downtown San Diego. The property is bounded on
the west by El Camino Real, on the south by Olivenhain Road, and bisected by
Rancho Santa Fe Road. It is bounded on the east by the City of San Marcos and on
the north by the Bressi Ranch property.
D. Legal Description
The historical La Costa community, which is located in the City of Carlsbad, County
of San Diego, State of California, is as shown on Exhibit I-1 [on file in the Planning
Department] Legal Map, and described as follows:
Fractional Section 23, Fractional Section 24, Section 25, portions of Section
26 and 35, Section 36 and a portion of Lot A of Rancho Agua Hedionda,
Map No. 823 on file in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego
County, State of California, all in Township 12 South, Range 4 West, of the
San Bernardino Meridian; Fractional Section 1, a portion of Fractional
Section 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 10 of Rancho Las Encinitas, Map No. 848 on file
in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of
California, all in Township 13 South, Ranch 4 West, of the San Bernardino
Meridian; portions of Section 19 and Section 29, Section 30, Fractional
Section 31, a portion of Section 32, all in Township 12 South, Range 3 West;
and Fractional Section 6, Lots 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of said Rancho Las Encinitas,
all in Township 13 South, Range 3 West, of the San Bernardino Meridian.
E Legislative Background
The following, in chronological order, represents official actions pertaining to those
areas covered by this Master Plan or adjacent areas thereto:
August 1, 1972 Pre-annexation of changes of zone (ZC-26) with a Specific Plan,
adopted by Carlsbad City Council Ordinance #9318 on 1190 acres.
September 5, 1972 City Council adoptions of pre-annexation change of zone (ZC-
26) to Planning Community Zone on 2900 acres by Ordinance #9323.
September 5, 1972 Adoption of Master Plan (MP-6) for 2900 acres subject to
annexation by City Council Ordinance #9322.
September 5, 1972 Annexation of East Carlsbad Annexation #2.12 to City of
Carlsbad, composed of 4090 acres, by adoption of City Council Ordinance #1147.
May 15, 1973 Pre-annexation of change of zone (ZC-106) to Planned Community
for Rancho Ponderosa, 124.5 acres, adopted by City Council Ordinance #9351
June 5, 1973 Pre-annexation change of zone (ZC-105) to Planned Community for El
Camino Glens, 311 acres, adopted by City Council Ordinance #9354.
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August 7, 1973 Adoption of Master Plan (MP-128) for 717 acres on property
generally located north of Alga Road, east of El Camino Real, known as Kratter
property (La Costa North), by City Council Resolution #3183.
August 7, 1973 Annexation of East Carlsbad Annexation #2.16, Kratter property
(La Costa North), 717 acres, adopted by City Council Resolution #3184.
August 8, 1973 Annexation of East Carlsbad Annexation #2.15 by City Council
Resolution #3185, El Camino (Ayres) (Weigand), 435.5 acres, of which 311 acres is
a La Costa annexation and 124.5 acres is a Ponderosa annexation.
August 21, 1973 Pre-annexation change of zone (ZC-124) to Planning Community
of 717 acres (Kratter property) by City Council Ordinance #9359.
September 4, 1973 Amendment to General Plan (GPA-16) for property generally
located north of Alga Road, east of El Camino Real, known as Kratter property (La
Costa North), by City Council Ordinance #3207.
October 2, 1973 Pre-annexation change of zone (ZC-116) to Planning Community
for La Costa Northeast, 182 acres, adopted by City Council Ordinance #9361.
January 15, 1974 Amendment to Ordinance #9322 by adoption of a revised Master
Plan (MP-149) for the La Costa area (2900 acres), by City Council Ordinance
#9376.
March 16, 1974 Annexation of East Carlsbad Annexation #2.19 by City Council
Ordinance #1167 (La Costa Northeast), 182 acres.
October 16, 1974 Amendment to the Carlsbad General Plan (GPA 28-A) by
adoption of a revised Land Use Element for entire City by City Council Resolution
#3527.
March 23, 1976 Annexation of uninhabited territory designated as South City
(Byron White, et al.) Annexation No. CA 74-30 to the City of San Marcos by San
Marcos City Council Ordinance #76-358. The amount of La Costa lands annexed to
the City of San Marcos is approximately 240 acres.
April 27, 1976 Carlsbad City Council certification of Final Environmental Impact
Report (EIR-307) for the La Costa Master Plan (MP-149(A)) and General Plan
Amendment (GPA-38).
May 4, 1976 Amendment of Land Use Element Text and Plan and Circulation
Element of the General Plan (GPA-38) by City Council Resolution #3896.
June 15, 1976 Revision of the P.C. (Planned Community) zone by City Council
Ordinance #9458.
November 2, 1976 Adoption of an interim Master Plan (MP-149-B) for La Costa
area by City Council Ordinance #9546.
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March 18, 1980 Change of zone (ZC-206) from P-C to RD-M-Q on approximately
134 acres in La Costa Northeast area and deletion of that portion of the rezoning
covered by a Master Plan (MP-149(D)) by City Council Ordinance #9546.
December 16, 1980 Adoption of MP-149(E) for the La Costa area by City Council
Ordinance #9570.
March 17, 1981 Adoption of MP-149(F) deleted 4.5 acres from the La Costa Master
Plan as amended MP-149(E). Property deleted was located on Centella Street south
of Levante in La Costa. Concurrent zone change (ZC 225) was processed changing
the zoning on the above property from C-2 and PC to RDM, Adopted by City
Council Ordinance #9579.
June 29, 1982 Adoption of MP-149(G) revised the Land Use Plan of the La Costa
Northwest area and made minor administrative changes to the Master Plan text and
maps on property located generally east of El Camino Real and north of Alga.
Changes to land uses included the golf course, which was reduced in size from 105
acres to 85 acres, increased unit count by 100, and increased area of proposed park
from 21 to 23.5 acres. Adopted by City Council Ordinance #9628.
August 31, 1981 MP-149(H) was withdrawn on August 31, 1981, with no action
taken.
March 24, 1982 Adoption of MP-149(I) a minor amendment to the La Costa Master
Plan. Allowed for separate development of neighborhood SE-13. Adopted by
Planning Commission Resolution #1935.
October 19, 1982 Adoption of MP-149(J) revised the Land Use Plan of La Costa
Southeast and made minor administrative changes to the Master Plan text and maps
on property generally located at the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and future
Camino de Los Coches. This changed the land use designation from TS to C [see
GPA 64(A)]. Amended Ordinance #9570 as amended by Ordinance #9628 and MP
149(E). Adopted by City Council Resolution #7030 and City Council Ordinance
#9647.
April 5, 1983 Adoption of MP-149(K) changed Master Plan designation of a parcel
from RLM to RMH on property generally located on the northeast corner of El
Camino Real and Levante. This amendment was consistent with the existing
General Plan land use designation of RMH on the property. This was formerly part
of SP-171, which had provided for lower intensity land uses for this parcel along
with 98 acres to the east to accommodate the Green Valley Knolls Development.
The parcel had been the site of 6 model homes for the 98-acre development to the
east. Adopted by City Council Ordinance #9676-9677.
June 27, 1983 MP-149(L) was intended to change 14 acres of office and 37 acres of
commercial to 34 acres of RMH and 17 acres of commercial located on the northeast
corner of future La Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Withdrawn on June
27, 1983. No action was taken.
MP-149(M): Amendment was to change densities and land uses on property
generally located in the southwest portion of the La Costa Master Plan. The
Planning Commission recommended denial to the amendment to the City Council
(Planning Commission Resolution #2277). The amendment was withdrawn before it
was heard by the City Council.
August 9, 1985 MP-149(N): Amendment was to request land use change from C to
RM on property generally located on the southeast corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road and
future Camino de Los Coches. Withdrawn on August 9, 1985, with no formal action
taken.
September 4, 1990 MP-149(O): Elimination of any reference to the area previously
known as Southwest (Arroyo La Costa), and stipulation that updated EIRs and new
Master Plans be required prior to future development occurring in the Northwest and
Southeast areas of La Costa. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-123.
MP-149(P): Submitted for the La Costa Town Center Project on August 31, 1993.
Withdrawn on January 12, 1996, with no formal action taken.
MP-149(Q): An amendment to remove portions of the Northwest and Southeast
areas (including the Rancheros) from the plan. The areas removed are subject to the
Villages of La Costa Master Plan. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-604.
MP-149(R): An amendment to adjust the neighborhood boundaries separating the
Local Shopping Center and residential landuse in neighborhoods SE-8, SE-13 and
SE-14 (La Costa Town Square).
MP-149(S): An amendment to remove the La Costa Resort and Spa properties from
the plan. The area removed will be subject to the La Costa Resort & Spa Master
Plan, MP 03-02.
MP-149(T): A City-initiated amendment to change the underlying zoning of
commercial neighborhoods (SE-13, SE-14, SE-15, and SE-17) from “C-1”
(Neighborhood Commercial) and “C-2” (General Commercial) to the new zone “C- L”
(Local Shopping Center) for those properties with the “L” (Local Shopping Center)
general plan designation. Approved by City Council Ordinance #NS-767.
MP-149-U: a City-initiated amendment removing a 0.5 acre parcel, identified as
Assessor Parcel No. 223-617-24, from the La Costa Master Plan (MP-149) to allow for
the approval of proposed Fire Station No. 6 approved by City Council Ordinance NS-
818.
AMEND 2017-0012:An amendment to change the General Plan Land Use designation and
underlying Zone for Neighborhood SE-13B of the Master Plan to reflect a land use change to the
property approved as part of the city’s comprehensive General Plan Update (City Council
Resolution 2015-243, dated Sept. 22, 2015). For Neighborhood SE-13B of the master plan, this
amendment changes the General Plan Land Use designation from Office (O) to Residential (R-
23, 15-23 du/ac) and the underlying Zone from Office (O) to Residential Density-Multiple (RD-
M). This amendment changes Table III-2 and makes several text changes throughout to clarify
and distinguish the development process for Neighborhood SE-13B versus SE-13A.
F.Existing and Approved Development (See note at end of Section F)
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The areas that previously have been developed or committed to development consist of
the La Costa Plaza area, La Costa Resort and Recreation area, including golf
course, La Costa Valley Condominiums, and developments of various types of living
units, such as single family, duplexes, cluster developments, condominiums, and
homes of all types from luxury to more modest homes.
The area already developed within old La Costa can be generally defined as located
from El Camino Real on the west, Alga Road on the north, Levante on the south and
Rancho Santa Fe and Melrose Drive on the east. Outside of the Master Plan area, an
industrial park has been constructed east of Rancho Santa Fe Road in the City of San
Marcos.
In the Southwest Area of the Master Plan, Neighborhoods previously designated SW
5 and SW 4 have been developed with single family homes.
In the Southwest Area of the Master Plan Neighborhoods SE 20 and SE 21 have
been developed with Single Family Homes. Neighborhoods SE 12 and SE 23 have
been developed with apartments. Neighborhoods SE 10, SE 16, SE 18, SE 19 have
been approved for development with single-family homes. Neighborhoods SE-13A, SE
15, and SE 17 have been developed as local shopping centers.
No development has been approved in the Northwest portion of the Master Plan.
Except as otherwise specifically indicated in this Plan or exhibits hereto, nothing in this
Master Plan shall be deemed to regulate or prohibit the development,
redevelopment or rehabilitation of any area in the Master Plan (see Exhibit I-2 [on
file in the Planning Department], Existing Zoning). The following eleven areas are
zoned P-C but have already been developed or are in the process of being developed
and the documents governing such development are described in Section III, Land
Use and Development Standards.
1.Existing 27-hole golf course and San Marcos Canyon
2.Estates North
3.Rancheros de la Costa
4.Vale 2 & 3
5.Vale 4
6.Corona La Costa
7.Spanish Village
8.Green Valley Knolls
9.Santa Fe Knolls
10.Santa Fe Glens
11.SMCWD Reservoir
Other than the eleven areas listed above, there exist areas within the 3,200+ acres
zoned other than P-C. The development of such areas (see Exhibit I-2, Existing
Zoning [on file in the Planning Department]) shall be governed by the applicable
zoning.
Note: The above information for historical purposes only. See Map on Page I-8 for
existing remaining areas of the La Costa Master Plan after the approval of MP
149(S) and adoption of the La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan MP 03-02.
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II. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
The following mitigation measures were identified in the conditions of approval for MP-
149(B) and were developed from EIR-307 for La Costa. They shall be implemented when
applicable and apply to each neighborhood unless otherwise noted or unless superseded by a
subsequently certified EIR. All development within the southwest portion of the La Costa
Master Plan shall comply with the mitigation measures of the Arroyo La Costa
Environmental Impact Report EIR 86-2.
A. Tentative Map Approval
1. Additional Review
Prior to approval of neighborhood development within the Master Plan, the
applicant shall submit the following reports as part of the Initial Study. Said
reports may cover more than one neighborhood.
a. Detailed soil and geologic investigations.
b. Detailed archaeological investigations.
c. Detailed biological surveys.
d. Mitigation measures and alternatives for all areas which have
significant resources.
e. A discussion of impacts attributable to the individual developments
which have not been adequately assessed in the Master Plan EIR-307.
f. Detailed drainage reports based on the Master Drainage Plan.
2. Maximization of Open Space
Future developments within the Master Plan area shall maximize open space
areas based on the following criteria:
a. All riparian habitats and floodplains defined in EIR-307 shall be
preserved.
b. All areas with significant numbers of rare plant species shall be
preserved or mitigated to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
c. All archaeological or historic areas which cannot be satisfactorily
salvaged shall be covered or preserved as open space.
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d. All areas with extremely unstable soil conditions (as identified in
detailed soil and geologic investigations) shall be preserved as open
space.
e. Development in areas of twenty-five (25) percent or greater slopes
15’ or more shall be designed to maximize hillside integrity.
3. Preservation of San Marcos Canyon
The preservation of San Marcos Canyon has been addressed in the Villages
of La Costa Master Plan (MP 03-02).
4. Accommodation of Public Transit
All major cultural, commercial and recreational facilities shall accommodate
public bus systems in their design.
5. Street Lighting
All new street lights in the Master Plan shall be of a type which conserve
energy. Maximum spacing of street lights shall be utilized consistent with
City standards and subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
B. Grading Permit Issuance
Prior to the issuance of grading permits for the various neighborhoods, provisions to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer shall be made for the following:
1. Construction Timing
All construction in the project area shall occur during normal daytime
working hours.
2. Protection of Batiquitos Lagoon
The following conditions are designed to reduce impacts of grading, siltation
and water pollution on the Batiquitos Lagoon:
a. Grading shall be limited to the minimum areas necessary to
accomplish the planned development. Where impacts are excessive,
alternatives (such as less intensive uses) shall be considered. This
requirement shall be met to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. Vegetation clearing operations shall be made no more than 2 weeks in
advance of grading unless clearing is required because of bird nesting
restrictions.
c. All grading shall be completed in accordance with an approved
grading plan per Carlsbad Grading Ordinance, Carlsbad Municipal
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Code, Chapter 15. (Note: See current Municipal Code for grading
restrictions window.)
d. All drainage facilities shall be constructed concurrent with grading
activities.
e. All graded surfaces shall be watered and rolled to form a compacted
cap of soil.
f. Surfaces shall be graded to direct runoff toward planned drainages
and, wherever possible, away from cut and fill slopes.
g. Ground cover shall be planted on all slopes upon completion of any
grading activities. This ground cover shall be irrigated to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
h. During construction, City Building and Engineering Inspectors shall
attempt to ensure that all waste chemicals (especially paints, fuels and
lubricants) are properly contained and transported off-site where they
can be recycled or destroyed.
3. Additional grading guidelines are detailed in the section on General Grading
Standards, Section III-H.
C. Building Permit Issuance
Prior to the issuance of building permits for the various neighborhoods, provisions to
the satisfaction of the Planning Director shall be made for the following:
1. Undergrounding of Utilities
All utilities, including provisions for cable television, shall be placed
underground.
2. Use of Native Landscaping
Native landscaping shall be used wherever possible in the project area.
3. Energy Conservation
All future developments within the Master Plan area shall utilize, wherever
possible, the following energy-saving techniques:
a. Architectural design which reduces window and door openings and
takes advantage of winter sun and summer shade.
b. Insulation for all structures according to State standards.
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c. Solar heating for both space and water heating.
d. Landscaping using deciduous trees (to shade in summer and allow
sunlight in winter) and windbreaks.
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III. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Overall Design Concepts
1. Areas of existing development (see Section I.E.) zoned P-C shall be
governed by the following previously approved actions. If desired,
amendments in these areas can be accomplished by only amending said
actions. No amendment to this Master Plan shall be necessary. If desired,
amendments in these areas require a General Plan Amendment, and the area
is to remain in the P-C zone, this Master Plan shall also be amended to
incorporate the approved changes.
a. Existing 27-hole golf course and San Marcos Canyon:
MP-6, Ordinance #9322, 9/5/72
MP-149, Ordinance #9376, 1/15/74
MP-149(B), Ordinance #9469, 11/2/76
(Removed – See La Costa Resort & Spa Master Plan (MP 03-02)
b. Estates North:
SP-169, Ordinance #9435, 8/19/75
CT 75-4, Resolution #3709, 8/5/75
c. Vale 2 & 3:
SP-38, Resolution #3128, 6/5/73
SP-159, Ordinance #9405, 10/1/74
CT 72-20, Resolution #3129, 6/5/73
d. Vale 4:
SP-176, Ordinance #9462, 7/6/76
CT 76-3, Resolution #3925, 6/15/76
e. Corona La Costa:
PUD-7, Resolution #4081, 2/1/77
CT 76-17, Resolution #4080, 12/1/77
f. Spanish Village:
SP-37, Ordinance #9339, 1/2/73
CT 72-24, Resolution #3031, 12/19/72
g. Green Valley Knolls:
SP-171, Ordinance #9447, 1/6/76
SP-171(A), Ordinance #9476, 2/1/77
CT 75-7, Resolution #3809, 12/16/75
CT 76-10, Resolution #4033, 11/16/76
h. Santa Fe Knolls:
SP-178 withdrawn (processing allowed by MP-149(B))
CT 75-9, Res. #4072 & #6200, 1/4/77 & 6/3/80
i.Santa Fe Glens:
SP-116, Ordinance #9409, 12/3/74
CT 73-2, Resolution #3547, 11/19/74
j.SMCWD Reservoir:
PDP-3, Resolution #6080, 2/5/80
2. Areas of existing development (see Section I.E.) zoned other than P-C
shall be governed by applicable zoning.
B.Development Review Process
1.This Master Plan provides for two alternative processes that may be
utilized in the submission and review of individual neighborhood
development proposals: the Standard Review Process and the La Costa
Development Plan Review Process, hereinafter referred to as the
Development Plan. Process selection shall be at the discretion of the
applicant as provided herein.
2.The Standard Review Process shall utilize the requirements as set forth in
Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and any other applicable zone
and development type for neighborhoods developed under this process are
set forth in Tables III-1 and III-2 of this Master Plan. The Standard
Review Process may include the utilization of Chapter 21.45 Planned
Development Ordinance at the discretion of the applicant. The Standard
Review Process shall not be applicable to Neighborhoods SE-10, SE-12,
SE-14,SE-16 or SE 23, identified in this Master Plan as the
Community Core, or to SE-13A, SE-15 and SE-17,designated as a Local
Shopping Center.
3.The La Costa Development Plan Review Process shall require the
submission of a Development Plan, which shall be subject to the general
and special development standards, and regulations as set forth in this
Master Plan. The processing procedures set forth in Chapter 21.06 Q
Qualified Development Overlay Zone shall apply to the Development Plan
Review Process of this Master Plan except that:
a.A tentative subdivision map, if required by the Subdivision Map
Act, shall be submitted in conjunction with the Development Plan.
b.The Development Plan shall be acted on by the same decision-
making body that acts on the tentative subdivision map. If the City
Engineer approves the map for a project, then the Planning
Commission shall approve the Development Plan.
c.The Planning Director shall be authorized to approve minor
amendments to approved Development Plans providing such
amendment shall not increase the approved densities or boundaries
of the site development plan, permit a new use or group of uses not
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shown on the approved Development Plan, rearrange the uses
within the neighborhood or change more than ten percent of the
approved yards, coverage, heights, open space, landscaping,
parking or other development standards.
d. The hearings for the Development Plan and tentative subdivision
map shall be duly noticed public hearings.
e. Notwithstanding the above provisions, development processing in
all neighborhoods for which the C-L (Local Shopping Center) zone
is shown in Table III-2 as the zoning reference for the Standard
Review Process shall follow the standards and process established
by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.31, Local Shopping
Centers. Chapter 21.31 calls for processing a Site Development
Plan for local shopping centers pursuant to Chapter 21.06 Q
Qualified Development Overlay Zone, but with certain changes,
including a provision that the City Council shall approve the Site
Development Plan.
C. General Neighborhood Development Standards
1. Tables III-1 and III-2, General Neighborhood Development Standards,
designate neighborhood zoning standards, development types and open
space requirements applicable when utilizing the Standard Development
Process alternative provided by this Master Plan.
2. Neighborhood development applications provided by this Master Plan
shall have residential densities as established in the General Plan Land
Use Element.
3. Neighborhood development applications utilizing the Development Plan
Review Process alternative provided by this Master Plan shall be
guaranteed, as minimum, those residential densities set forth in 2 above,
except as may be reduced by environmental constraints and provided all
other applicable requirements of this Master Plan have been met, and may
achieve but not exceed the maximum dwelling units indicated in Tables
III-1 and III-2 except as provided in Section III.K.
4. The locations designated in this Master Plan of neighborhood boundaries,
area boundaries, school sites, park sites, library sites, fire station sites,
open spaces, major and secondary arterial alignments, and other facilities
and improvements are approximate. The precise location will be
established through the approval of the individual neighborhood
development projects. A variation of up to but not exceeding ten (10)
percent in such locations as shown on the Master Plan or in the boundaries
or area of individual neighborhoods shall be considered consistent with
this Master Plan. To provide flexibility in the design of each
neighborhood, open space areas as set forth in Tables III-1 and III-2 may
be reduced up to but not to exceed ten (10) percent and such
reductions shall be considered consistent with this Master Plan.
5.There shall be permitted as part of a tentative subdivision map approval
for any residential neighborhood, a model home area containing up to four
(4) product types subject to the provisions of Section 21.60.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. The Planning Director may approve more than
four units subject to adequate agreements guaranteeing the removal of said
units if the subdivision map does not record within the time period
allowed by law.
6.The Planning Director may accept neighborhood development
applications below the required minimum densities in neighborhoods SE-
10 and SE-16 and where significant environmental impacts which cannot
be reasonably mitigated would otherwise result.
D.Special Neighborhood Development Standards
Neighborhood development applications utilizing the Development Plan Review
Process alternative provided by this Master Plan shall be subject to the following
special standards in addition to the Individual Neighborhood Development
Regulations of Section III-L and all other applicable requirements of this Master
Plan:
1.There shall be permitted in all RL and RLM neighborhoods: single family
attached and detached housing including condominiums; accessory
structures and buildings incidental to permitted uses; maximum building
heights not to exceed thirty five (35) feet; a minimum of two (2) off-street
parking not less than one (1) space per dwelling unit.
2.A Development Plan shall be submitted for all L and TS neighborhoods
designated on Table and III-2.
3.Development standards, other than those identified in this Master Plan,
may be modified by the Development Plan if such modification is found to
be consistent with this Master Plan, the General Plan, protection of the
environment and the public welfare. All uses, and development standards
not addressed in the Development Plan, shall be established per the
applicable zoning standards identified for each neighborhood in Table III-
2.
Note: Table III-1 is no longer applicable and has been deleted.
E.Community Core and Neighborhood Commercial
1.Neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11, SE-13A, SE-14, SE-15,and SE-16,
are designated in this Master Plan as the Community Core. Prior
to development of these neighborhoods, a Site Development Plan shall
be
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approved. Subsequent development shall be subject to said plan. For
neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11, SE-14 and SE-16, the Site Development
Plan shall be developed and approved pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter
21.06, Q Qualified Development Overlay Zone, and for neighborhoods
SE-13A and SE-15 it shall be developed and approved pursuant to Chapter
21.31, Local Shopping Center Zone of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. For
neighborhood SE-13B, it shall be developed and approved pursuant to
Chapter 21.24, the Residential Density-Multiple (RD-M) Zone of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code.
2.Preparation of all neighborhood development plans within the Community
Core shall insure compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods particularly
regarding the placement of open spaces, selection and location of
landscaping material, continuity of pedestrian and bike paths, siting of
structures for view opportunities and architectural harmony.
3.The Development Plan for neighborhoods SE-13A and SE-15 shall set forth
designated land uses pursuant to Table III-2, external and internal traffic
circulation, a landscaping plan, building bulk, height and location, exterior
architectural style and signing, in addition to other standards of this Master
Plan. Also refer to the Individual Neighborhood Development
Regulations of Section III.L.
4.The preparation of Development Plans for neighborhoods SE-10, SE-11,
SE-12, SE-14, SE-16 and SE-23 shall be governed by the Individual
Neighborhood Development Regulations of Section III.L in addition to
other standards of this Master Plan.
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Note: The area described in Table III-1 below is for reference only and is removed MP 149(S) and by
inclusion in MP 03-032.
TABLE III-1
General Neighborhood Development Standards
LA COSTA NORTHWEST
Note: This chart does not comply with current City Policies and Growth Control Points. It is for
illustrative purposes only.
TABLE III-2
General Neighborhood Development Standards
LA COSTA SOUTHEAST
*Dwelling unit count shown on this table represents the potential maximum number of dwelling units under ideal
planning conditions. Refer to Sections III.C, III.D., and III.L.
**See Sections III.B., III.D. and III.E.
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Neighborhood General
Plan
Neighborhood
General
Plan
2.a. (p. III-11)
2.a. (p. III-11)
SE-10 RM RD-M**Clustered Multi-Family 100 10 -2.b. (p. III-11)
SE-11 OS
(STA)
SE-14 RM
(STA)
RD-M**Single Family Detached 47 9.96 1.9 2.f. (p. III-11)
C-L**Local Shopping Center -6 -2.g. (p. III-11)
RD-M**Clustered Multi-Family 270 27 -2.h. (p. III-11)
SE-17 L C-L Local Shopping Center -6 1.6 2.i. (p. III-12)
SE-18 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family
116 29 -2.l. (p. III-12)
RD-M**Clustered Multi-Family 140 7 -2.o. (p. III-12)
Totals 2,530 549.7 90.2
Zone Zone and
Development Type
for Standard
Review Process
Individual
Neighborhood
Development
Regulations
NW-14 OS O-S Golf Course -85.0 85.0 1.a. (p.III-13)
Max.
*
D.U.
Open
Space
Gross
Acres
Open
Space
Gross
Acres
Zone and Development
Type for Standard
Review Process
Max. *
D.U.
Gross
Acres
Open
Space
Individual
Neighborhood
Development
Regulations
Zone
Gross
Acres
Open
Space
Individual
Neighborhood
Development
Regulations
Zone
SE-8
SE-8A
RLM
RLM
Standard; Detached
Single Family
R-1
R-1
484
64
113
24
34
3.4
O-S**Public Park -28 28.0 2.c. (p. III-11)
RD-M** Clustered Multi-Family 540 27 -2.d. (p. III-11)SE-12 RMH
(STA)
SE-13 A
SE 13B
Local Shopping Center
Clustered Multi-Family -41.58
7.14
CL**
RD-M
3.7 2.e. (p.III-11)
2.e.(p.III-11)
L
R-23
SE-15 (L)
(STA)
SE-16 RM
(STA)
204 51 3.2 2.j. (p. III-12)204 51 3.2 2.j. (p. III-12)
SE-19 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family 172 43 2.3 2.k. (p. III-12)
SE-20 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family
212 53 10.2 2.m. (p. III-12)
SE-22 RL R-E Rural Estate S.F.100 67 1.9 2.n. (p. III-12)
SE-23 RM
(STA)
SE-21 RLM R-1 Standard, Detached
Single Family
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F. Recreational Storage Parks
1. Prior to the recordation of the first final subdivision map in the Southeast
area of this Master Plan, there shall be an approved comprehensive
recreational storage park plan to accommodate recreational vehicles
including horse trailers, campers, boats, mobile homes or similar
equipment which are restricted from being stored on home sites by the
various neighborhood covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs). A
proposed plan shall be submitted with the tentative map for the first
neighborhood and it shall utilize one of the following approaches:
a. Provision for an ultimate site location or locations with necessary
improvements which shall serve the projected needs of all
neighborhoods within the Southeast area, individually or
collectively; or
b. Provision for an ultimate site location(s) together with only those
improvements necessary to serve the initial neighborhood included
in the final subdivision map together with a phasing program for
completion of improvements in conjunction with subsequent
submittal of future neighborhood development proposals; or
c. Provision for an interim site location(s) and only those necessary
improvements to serve the initial neighborhood together with a
program for ultimate relocation of this interim park facility to a
permanent site(s) in conjunction with a phased program of future
neighborhood development. Reuse of the interim site(s) shall be in
accordance with development standards set forth in this Master
Plan for the neighborhood in which the interim site(s) is located.
2. Standards shall be established as part of comprehensive recreational storage
park plan or plans for the Southeast area collectively or individually which
shall be periodically revised to reflect economic, energy or other factors
which alter ownership and use patterns and have an impact upon demand
for and location of recreational storage space needs.
3. This comprehensive recreational storage park program shall include the
concept of phasing of improvements in recognition of changes in demand
over time and shall also include the concept of transferability from interim
to permanent facilities as development phasing of various neighborhoods
warrant. Nothing herein shall require transfer or ownership of such
improvements or sites.
4. Provision shall be made for the maintenance and operation of the
recreational storage parks in the CC&Rs.
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G. Homeowners’ Associations
1. The essential design characteristics of the La Costa residential communities
will be adhered to as set forth in this Master Plan in and through the use of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to be established by the
developer. These CC&Rs shall provide regulations known as Architectural
Committee Rules and Guidelines which shall be administered by an
Architectural Committee. The essential design characteristics of the La
Costa residential Communities will be adhered to as set forth in the
respective Master Plans (Southeast, Northwest and Southwest (Arroyo La
Costa and Villages of La Costa) through the use of covenants, conditions,
and Restrictions (CC&Rs) established by the Developer and subject to the
approval of the Planning Director. This Committee’s responsibility shall
only be in matters more restrictive than the minimum standards allowed by
this Master Plan and the City. This Committee’s approval shall be required
on all building plans prior to review by the City unless the Planning
Director determines there are extenuating circumstances that would allow
the City to accept the plans without the Committee’s prior approval. The
City shall not participate as a member of this committee.
2. The CC&Rs shall incorporate by reference this Master Plan, and shall state
expressly that the declarations are subject to the provisions of this Master
Plan and that the City shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this
Master Plan through its normal enforcement procedures if the City Council
determines such enforcement is necessary to protect the public welfare.
3. CC&Rs for subsequent developments shall be submitted to the Planning
Director for his approval as to consistency with the paragraphs 1. and 2.,
above.
H. General Grading Guidelines
Exhibits III-2 to III-16 inclusive, in addition to those standards set forth in
Sections II.B. and C. above and in Title 15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, shall
be utilized when reviewing Development Plans for each of the neighborhoods in
this Master Plan.
I. Noise Attenuation
1. Purpose
There shall be incorporated into the development of the areas included in
this Master Plan physical designs which insofar as practical attenuate the
adverse impact noise has on residential neighborhoods, schools, parks and
other recreational areas and open space.
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2. Physical Design Standards
a. Suitable mitigating measures shall be taken to minimize the effects
of noise generators such as prime, major and secondary arterials on
residential areas, schools, parks and other recreational areas and
open space areas.
b. Where opportunities exist, street, school and active park and other
recreational areas shall be designed to achieve a depressed
elevation separation from adjacent areas requiring noise
attenuation.
c. Where opportunities for depressed elevation design do not exist,
berms and/or noise attenuation walls shall be used where space
permits to provide noise attenuation to adjacent areas.
d. Dense evergreen landscaping shall be considered for
supplementary noise attenuation purposes to all of the above
physical design standards.
e. Example of various installations are shown in Exhibit III-17
through III-21 inclusive (See pages III-25 to III-27.)
J. Fire Suppression Standards
1. There shall be continuously maintained firebreaks of at least thirty feet or
greater between structures and native vegetation areas as may be required
by the Fire Marshal. Responsibility for maintenance of these firebreaks
shall reside with the appropriate homeowner’s association or owners.
2. Clearance of heavily vegetated open space areas containing concentrations
of volatile fire fuels shall be cleared for fire suppression purposes as
required by the Fire Marshal commensurate with appropriate protection of
sensitive environmental habitats.
3. There shall be provided adequate accessibility to open space areas for fire
suppression purposes as required by the Fire Marshal through fire vehicle
roads or other forms of special access easements.
4. Natural or manufactured slopes shown in Exhibits III-8 through III-16
inclusive which have been cleared and replanted shall be irrigated by a
homeowner’s associations, rather than individual property owners,
wherever practicable.
K. Affordable Housing
Section III.L. of this Master Plan has identified those neighborhoods that would
be suitable for low or moderate income housing because of their accessibility to
necessary services such as shopping and public transit. During the development
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review of any of these neighborhoods, the developer and the City should consider
the feasibility of developing affordable housing consistent with the Housing
Element of the Carlsbad General Plan. Densities of affordable housing projects
may be approved above the maximum densities established by this Master Plan
through the approval of a Development Plan as described in Section III.B. and if
found consistent with the Housing Element of the Carlsbad General Plan. The
conditions of approval for such a project shall include provisions that guarantee
the ongoing availability of the units to low and moderate-income persons.
Mobilehome park development should also be considered within the following
neighborhood of this Master Plan: SE-18. When considering mobile-home parks
in the RLM areas, the allowable densities may be twice the amount established by
this Master Plan. Said mobilehome parks would be processed per requirements
established by the City and must be consistent with the Housing Element of the
Carlsbad General Plan.
A requirement of The City of Carlsbad’s General Plan Housing Element is to
provide sufficient affordable housing. The Housing Element sets forth goals,
policies, and a variety of methods to meet this General Plan requirement,
however, specific programs to meet the goal are a product of the continuing
development process Citywide.
As a part of this process, The Fieldstone Company or successor in interest has
agreed to enter into a “Housing Element Agreement” as follows:
1. The City of Carlsbad shall develop a definition of affordable housing
using, but not restricted to, the options set forth in the City’s Housing
Element, which shall include, among other things, the estimated “fair
share” of affordable housing which should reasonably be required of all
La Costa Master Plans. If it is determined that a fair share contribution to
Affordable Housing is to be calculated with reference to the amount of an
applicant’s property approved for development, the Southeast area of the
La Costa Master Plan shall all be included within that calculation. This
calculation shall be determined prior to approval of future Master Plans
for the Southeast portion of La Costa. Said Master Plans shall require
developer’s agreement to provide the specified ratio of affordable housing
within the Master Plan areas.
2. The City of Carlsbad, with the assistance and cooperation of the
Developer, shall compile an inventory of affordable housing units within
the City consistent with the definition of affordable housing to be
established in Item 1 above (preceding paragraph). This inventory is
necessary to determine future need.
3. All of the foregoing shall be documented in an Agreement between the
City of Carlsbad and the Developer. This Agreement shall be recorded as
a lien on the Developer’s Southeast Master Plan Property to insure
compliance.
L.Individual Neighborhood Development Regulations
The following individual neighborhood development regulations shall apply when
neighborhood development proposals utilize the Development Plan Review
Process alternative provided by this Master Plan.
1.Individual Regulations for the Northwest Area (See La Costa Resort and
Spa Master Plan (MP 03-02).
2. Individual Regulations for the Southeast Area
a.(SE-8) Development should: utilize standard detached single
family housing oriented to maximize eastward and westward
views; minimize grading due to underlying rock conditions; utilize
step pads above and below the streets with turn-in driveways or
other techniques to minimize grading. A Site Development Plan
shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 21.06 (Qualified
Development Overlay Zone).
b. (SE-10) Development should: utilize multiple dwelling unit
development in two cluster; provide access to adjacent Stage
Coach Park and open spaces; provide neighborhood entrance/exit
from Camino de Los Coches. This area is suitable for low and
moderate-income housing. Minimum number of dwelling units for
this neighborhood shall be 40. Also see Section III.E.
c.(SE-11) Previously developed.
d. (SE-12) Previously developed.
e.(SE-13 A & B) See Section III.E. above.
f.(SE-14) Development shall: utilize single family detached
development. See Section III. E.
g.(SE-15) See Section III.E. above.
h.(SE-16) Development should: utilize careful grading due to
potential archaeological sites; provide dense landscaping and
berms for noise attenuation from Rancho Santa Fe Road; utilize
view orientation eastward into open space area; provide open space
links to Stage Coach Park. This area is suitable for low and
moderate-income housing. Minimum number of dwelling units for
this neighborhood shall be 108. Also see Section III.E.
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i. (SE-17) Development should: carefully plan access from Rancho
Santa Fe Road and Camino de Los Coches at locations which will
minimize traffic congestion and hazards.
j. (SE-18) Development should: utilize standard, detached single
family housing on 7,500 square feet and attached single family
housing on lots to a minimum of 4,000 square feet with zero lot
lines; utilize turn-in driveways to reduce set-backs and minimize
grading.
k. (SE-19) Same as j. above.
l. (SE-20) Previously developed.
m. (SE-21) Previously developed.
n. (SE-22) Same as j. above.
o. (SE-23) Previously developed.
3. Individual Regulations for the Southwest Area
See Chapter IV of the Arroyo La Costa Master Plan MP 88-1.
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IV. OPEN SPACE
A. Introduction
This Master Plan for La Costa designated 228 acres to be set-aside as open space
prior to the various amendments, which have removed areas from the plan. These
open space areas, as shown on Exhibit IV-1 [on file in the Planning Department],
Open Space Plan, provide buffers between residential areas and roads and
commercial and public areas as well as define neighborhoods. A system of
pedestrian trails will traverse these open space corridors to connect schools, parks
and the community core with the housing areas. These trails may connect to a
broader citywide circulation system. This Master Plan also includes the
improvement of two public parks totaling 51.5 acres. (See the La Costa Resort
and Spa Master Plan (MP 03-02) for updated references to the golf course.)
The open space trails requirements of this chapter shall be applicable to all areas
of the La Costa Master Plan except for the southwest area which has its own
detailed open space/trails program delineated in the Arroyo La Costa Master Plan
and the Villages of La Costa Master Plan.
B. Dedication
Approval of development of each neighborhood shall include the dedication of an
open space easement over its respective open space area as shown on Exhibit IV-
1 [on file in the Planning Department]. Approval of development of each
neighborhood containing a portion of the pedestrian trail shown on Exhibit IV-1
[on file in the Planning Department] shall include an offer to dedicate a public
access easement covering that portion of the pedestrian trail located within that
neighborhood. This offer to dedicate shall provide that the pedestrian trail shall
not be open for public use unless and until the City accepts the offer to dedicate
and assumes liability and maintenance responsibility for the pedestrian trail.
Adjoining areas, including but not limited to slopes, shall not be included in this
offer to dedicate. If the City does not accept this offer to dedicate by a recorded
written instrument within five years from the date of recordation of the final map
for each neighborhood, the offer to dedicate shall expire and the owner shall have
no further obligation to offer to dedicate or dedicate a public access easement and
the use and maintenance of the property shall be governed by the CC&Rs.
The width and location of the open space corridors shall be as shown on Exhibit
IV-1 [on file in the Planning Department]. A deviation of ten percent (+/- 10%)
shall be allowed when determining said width and location. The minimum width
allowed shall be twenty feet. Additional open space areas may be required within
each neighborhood development.
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C. Improvements
1. Landscaping and Grading
The landscaping in the open space corridors will be Undisturbed Native
Vegetation, Restored Native Vegetation or Fire Control Vegetation as
described below. Efforts shall be made to retain existing natural
landforms. Wherever grading is necessary the general grading guidelines
in Section III shall apply.
a. Undisturbed Native Vegetation
Areas of native or naturalized vegetation to be left in their natural
state, as described in Section III.
1) No installation
2) Maintenance
a) Litter control
b) Firebreaks
3) No irrigation
b. Restored Native Vegetation
Areas of native and naturalized vegetation disturbed by
construction or grading should be restored to their natural state.
Replanting of species like those naturally occurring or which are
adjacent with provision to install slope stabilization procedures
until permanent plants become established, as described in Section
III.
1) Installation
a) Temporary irrigation system that would be salvaged
or abandoned
b) Erosion prevention measures
c) Ground cover
d) Trees and shrubs
2) Maintenance
a) Litter control
b) Firebreaks
c) Irrigation repair until removed
d) First year fertilization
3) Irrigation System
For areas of restored native vegetation the use of “rain for
rent” type Rainbird sprinklers with aluminum pipe are
recommended. With this system, the natural areas are not
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trenched and removal of the system leaves the area in a
natural condition. Another alternative would be to install
permanent systems to assist in additional fire prevention
and control. These systems would be used only during
emergency periods or extreme drought.
c. Fire Control Vegetation
Areas shall be 30’ or greater as may be required by the Fire
Marshal between structures and the natural areas, as described in
Section III.
1) Installation
Plant material usage can vary according to the desired
effect. It is recommended that plants selected be
representative of the natural existing material as far as
form, color and texture are concerned. Specific plant
varieties should be selected for their fire resistant quality.
a) Generally preferred are shrubs of low growth habit
and fuel volume which have low heat output when
they burn, can be easily established, and will grow
under native site conditions.
b) Some low volume and low profile native shrubs that
are recommended for the conditions of the site
include:
Salvia sonomensis, Creeping Sage
Atriplex gardneri, Gardner’s Saltbush
Atriplex cuneata, Castlevalley Saltbush
Atriplex canescens, Fourwing Saltbush
Other low growing plants introduced from other
countries that are also suitable to reduce fire hazards
include: Cistus albidus and C. crispus, hybrid
rockrose; Galenia pubescens, green galenia;
Mesembryanthemum edule, iceplant; Artemisia
caucasica and Atriplex ssp., saltbushes, other than
the above.
c) Pelargonium peltatum, gazania uniflora,
Osteospermum fruticosum, iceplant varieties, and
Vinca major may be used for color accent.
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2) Maintenance
a) Litter control
b) Irrigation repair
c) Fertilization
d) Weed and pest control
e) Pruning and aborculture
f) Irrigation water
g) Electricity
h) Turf mowing
3) Irrigation System
Complete sprinkler systems. All areas shall receive a
moisture sensing override at the controller to avoid over-
watering and provide plant material with the proper soil-
moisture relationship required in the root zone. All
sprinklers having potential “run-off” from a higher
elevation of sprinkler heads should be supplied with check
valves to avoid erosion and wasted water run-off. Systems
should be designed to operate in the hours 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Drip irrigation for any area, using the proper system,
should be considered if designed correctly. It is
recommended only as automatic irrigation and each area,
by its merit, should be determined for drip potential. This
is the irrigation designer’s role in pursuing alternative
methods.
2. Bikeways and Bikepaths
All of the arterial streets within this Master Plan shall provide on-street
bikeways as required by the City Engineer. Off-street bikepaths shall
follow the standards contained herein. The everyday use of the bikeways
and other trails as an alternative mode of transportation shall be
encouraged through the review of each subdivision. Bicycle racks and
related facilities shall be provided in the community core, parks and
similar areas to encourage the use of this transportation mode.
Bikeways shall be improved in accordance with the standards established
by the California Department of Transportation unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer. A typical cross-section of an off-street bikepath is
shown on Exhibit IV-2
3. Pedestrian Trails
Pedestrian trails shall be provided within the open space corridors as
shown on Exhibit IV-1 [on file in the Planning Department].
The trails shall consist of compacted soil cement, suitably compacted
native material or decomposed granite four feet in width. The trails shall
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have a constantly curving alignment and shall follow the contours or
switch back where required to prevent grades exceeding fifteen percent
(15%).
Rest stops for relaxation and picnicking shall be located at significant
points along the trail or bikepath, such as a viewpoint. They shall consist
of areas of approximately two hundred (200) square feet of suitably
compacted native material by the topography, small retaining walls. Trees
not requiring irrigation shall be incorporated where feasible to provide
shade. Rest stops shall be provided along the trails approximately as
shown on Exhibit IV-1 [on file in the Planning Department], Open Space
Plan.
4. Standards Common to Bikepaths and Pedestrian Trails
Construction of the bikepaths and pedestrian trails have several standards
in common. Both shall be constructed to provide good drainage. A cross
slope shall be maintained with a minimum two percent (2%) grade, with
berms and ditches utilized to prevent washouts of cuts and fills. Neither
cut nor fill slopes shall exceed 2:1. Signs displaying the symbol of a
pedestrian for pedestrian trails and a bicycle for the bikepaths shall be
spaced approximately every 1,000 feet. Trail entrance signs shall be
posted at trail entrances and street crossings. For any trail crossing a
roadway, a crossing sign warning motorists is to be set 300 feet before the
crossing.
5. Uses in General
All uses and improvements within the open space corridors shown on
Exhibit IV-1 [on file in the Planning Department] shall be governed by the
Open Space Zone (O-S) development standards. Streets may cross open
space areas where required to provide internal and external neighborhood
access.
6. Maintenance
Prior to issuance of building permits for development within the Master
Plan, there shall be established a homeowners’ association(s) which shall
include provision for the maintenance of land and improvements by the
association(s). This association(s) shall be created through the CC&R
process and be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director as
required in Section III.G.
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V. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PHASING
A. Introduction
The following represents the public facilities and services required to support
development in those areas subject to this Master Plan.
The Public Facilities and Phasing proposed by the La Costa Master Plan have
been superceded by the City of Carlsbad’s Growth Management Program and the
Local Facilities Management Plans for Zones 6, 10, 11 and 12. All necessary
public facilities shall be provided per the requirements of these plans.
Note: This chart does not comply with current City Policies and Growth Control Points. It
is for illustrative purposes only. See also the following Master Plans:
1. Villages of La Costa (MP 98-01)
2. Rancho Carrillo (MP 139 as amended)
3. La Costa Resort and Spa (MP 03-02)
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NORTHWEST PHASING SCHEDULE
PHASE NEIGHBORHOOD MAX
DU’S
ARTERIALS PARK
SITES
SCHOOL
SITES
PUBLIC
SITES
OPEN
SPACE &
TRAILS
I NW-14 -- ½ of Alga Road &
½ Carrillo Way
-- -- -- Private
golf
course
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Note: This chart does not comply with current City Policies and Growth Control Points. It is for
illustrative purposes only.
TABLE V-2
SOUTHEAST PHASING SCHEDULE
PHASE NEIGHBOR-
HOOD
MAX.
DU
ARTERIALS PARK
SITE
SCHOOL
SITES
PUBLIC
SITES
OPEN
SPACE &
TRAILS
I SE-17 -- ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe & ½ of
Mision Estancia
-- -- -- Trail &
corridor
SE-18 204 ½ of Rancho
Santa FE & ½ of
Camino de Los
Coches
-- -- -- Corridor
SE-19 172 -- -- -- -- --
SE-20 116 -- -- -- -- Trail &
corridor
SE-21 212 ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe
-- 10 Ac. -- SDG&E
Easement
SE-10 100 ½ of Camino de
Los Coches
-- -- -- --
SE-11 -- -- 28 Ac. -- -- --
SE-12 540 ½ of Camino de
Los Coches & ½
of La Costa Ave
-- -- -- --
SE-13 -- ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe & ½ of
La Costa Ave
-- -- -- --
SE-14 -- ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe
-- -- -- --
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Note: This chart does not comply with current City Policies and Growth Control Points. It is for
illustrative purposes only.
TABLE V-2 - continued
SOUTHEAST PHASING SCHEDULE
PHASE NEIGHBORHOOD MAX.
DU’S
ARTERIALS PARK
SITE
SCHOOL
SITES
PUBLIC
SITES
OPEN
SPACE
&
TRAILS
I SE-15 -- ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe & ½
of La Costa
Ave
-- -- -- --
SE-16 270 ½ of Rancho
Santa Fe
-- -- -- --
SE-23 140 ½ of La Costa
Ave.
-- -- -- --
II SE-8
SE-8 A
484
64
½ of Rancho
Santa Fe
½ of La Costa
& ½ of
Melrose Ave.
-- -- -- Trail,
corridor
SDG&E
easement
SE-22 100 -- -- -- -- Corridor
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VI. SIGN PROGRAM
A. Applicability
The provision of Chapter 21.41 (Sign Ordinance) shall apply to the La Costa
Master Plan area. City of Carlsbad Council Policy #65 will also apply for signs
on public property.