agenda

 General Plan Overview  Issues and Focus Areas Identification  Housing Element  Upcoming Events

introduction

General Plan  Blueprint for development and evolution of a city  A community’s vision for its future  Statement of policies and programs that will work to achieve the vision “A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.” H. Stanley Judd

General Plan v. Zoning Code If you want to know the long-term plan for your neighborhood, check the General Plan. If you want to know what you can do with your property today, check the Zoning Ordinance. General Plan Sets long-term goals and establishes the location and density of land uses Zoning Ordinance Specific standards and regulations on individual properties to implement the goals of the General Plan

Why Update Now  Focused Update Concentrating on Land Use, Circulation, Housing Elements  Changes in population, economy, and funding sources  Opportunity to address new and emerging issues

the issues, thus far

Issues Land Use Revitalization Opportunities – Westside, Newport Boulevard, Motels Homeownership/Rental Imbalance High Density Residential Land Uses Lot Configuration, Size Vacant Land Availability Traffic Limitations Related to Land Use

housing element

Housing Element  One of the seven mandated elements  Different from other elements: Subject to detailed statutory requirements and must be updated on regular basis  Must be reviewed by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance  (Fifth Cycle) Housing Element – Deadline October 1, 2013

Housing Element Contents  Current and future housing needs assessment Special needs populations – Elderly, disabled (including developmentally disabled), homeless, large households, female-headed households, and farmworkers  Future residential growth opportunities  Housing constraints Governmental, market, environmental, and infrastructure  Housing programs to address housing needs With quantified objectives for new construction, rehabilitation, and conservation of housing

Major Changes  Comprehensive update to demographic and housing data  Restructuring of housing programs to reflect limited resources Revise programs based on funding availability and cost- effectiveness Adjust quantified objectives to reflect diminishing funding

upcoming events

Great Reach Workshops Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 6:00 – 7:30 P. M.  June 19: Land Use Alternatives  July 17: Circulation Alternatives  August 21: Preferred Land Use Alternatives  September 18: Policy Review

Road Show  General Plan Discussion with You  Conducted with Local Organizations and Stakeholders  Contact Minoo Ashabi to schedule

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