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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - General Plan UpdateCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 14 April 11, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Manager's Office Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager 949 - 644 -3222, swood @city.newport - beach.ca.us SUBJECT: General Plan Update: Draft Environmental Impact Report, and Harbor and Bay, Historical Resources, Recreation, Arts and Cultural, Natural Resources, Safety, and Noise Elements APPLICANT NAME: City of Newport Beach RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive public comments on the referenced elements of the Draft General Plan. 2. Provide direction to staff on revisions to the referenced elements of the Draft General Plan. 3. Continue public hearing to April 25, 2006. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission and City Council completed their preliminary review of the draft General Plan elements on January 31, 2006. Since then, the staff and consultant team have incorporated the changes requested by the Commission, or by the Council when that direction was different from the Commission's. The Draft General Plan has been prepared, distributed to the Commission and Council, and made available for public review. In addition, attached to this report are "comparison copies" of the policies contained in the elements on this agenda. These copies show, in strikeout and underline in the left column, the changes requested by the Commission and /or Council. The right column shows the policies as they appear in the public review draft of the General Plan. A public workshop was conducted on Saturday, April 1, to provide the public with another opportunity to learn about the proposed General Plan and to receive additional input from the public. We are in the process of compiling the input received at the workshop. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 11, 2006 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: The public notice for the public hearings on the General Plan state that comments on the DEIR will be received at all hearings. The DEIR has not been released for public review yet, because we are gathering additional information and expanding analysis of impacts to be sure the document is as clear and complete as possible. Therefore, there should not be any public comment on the DEIR at this first hearing. As the public begins to review the DEIR, comments on it are expected at future hearings, as well as in writing. Staff would appreciate hearing any comments from the City Council as early as possible, to assist in preparing responses to comments and preparing the Final EIR for the Council's consideration. POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN: Although the Planning Commission and City Council completed their preliminary review of draft elements in January, there has been additional review of the Harbor and Bay Element by the Harbor Commission, of the Housing Element by the Planning Commission, and other elements by the staff and consultant team. In addition, work on the EIR led to the addition of a few policies that will prevent environmental impacts from implementation of the proposed General Plan. The Planning Commission is holding their first public hearing on the General Plan on April 6, and staff will provide the City Council with any revisions recommended by the Planning Commission in a supplemental report. Harbor and Bay Element: At their meeting of February 8, 2006, the Harbor Commission received public comments concerning changes to their recommendations regarding moorings that were made by the General Plan Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. In response to those comments, Harbor Resources staff met with a citizen group, and the Commission's Mooring Master Plan Subcommittee developed recommended revisions to the Harbor and Bay Element. These revisions were recommended by the Harbor Commission at their meeting of March 8, 2006, and are shown in Attachment 2. The revisions concern the following issues: moorings, "live - aboards," and sediment management/dredging. I attended the Harbor Commission meeting, and noted that some of the recommended revisions confuse discussion and policy statements, and the Harbor Commission's recommendation included limited staff re -write of the revisions to correct this problem. The "recommended language" shown below is the version staff recommends, if the City Council agrees with the substance of the Harbor Commission's recommended revisions. Regarding moorings, the recommendation is to remove the reference to improper mooring transfers in the Introduction, and to change policies to reflect this different point of view. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 11, 2006 Page 3 Existing Introduction: Improper mooring transfers, leading to a lack of public access to available moorings. Recommended Introduction: Need to improve administration of moorings. Existing Policy HB 5.5: Facilitate access to vacant moorings for temporary rental use. Recommended Policy HB 5.5: Facilitate access to vacant moorings for rental use. Existing Policy HB 5.6: Regulate the transfer of moorings to eliminate private profits and allow public opportunities for a permit to use a mooring through a wait list. Recommended New Policy HB 5.6: Foster public access to moorings by enforcing and refining the derelict boat ordinance and facilitating ease of transfer by permit holders. The recommendation concerning "live - aboards" is to rewrite the policy in a more permissive manner, and to relocate the policy from Goal HB 4 dealing with the preservation of commercial uses to Goal HB 5 dealing with berthing opportunities. Existing Policy HB 4.4: Limit the number of "live- aboard" vessels to protect the environment, and impacts to the public and waterfront owners /lessees. Recommended Policy HB 5.7: Allow "live- aboard" vessels, subject to a reasonable maximum number of renewable annual permits, and provide for regulation and vessel inspection. Recommended New Policy HB 92.4: Maintain economically suitable transfer fees on all tideland permits, at a level that does not impede permit transfers but brings a reasonable return to the tidelands. With regard to sediment management/dredging, a broader discussion of the issue is recommended, with the following change to the Introduction and Policy HB 13.1. The Harbor Commission also recommended new policies, but staff believes these issues are already adequately addressed in Policies HB 8.7, 7.1, 13.2, 13.1 and 13.3 (listed in the same order as the Harbor Commission's recommendations). Existing Introduction: Difficulty in obtaining permits to perform routine maintenance dredging. Recommended Introduction: Sedimentation of the Harbor and need for dredging to maintain safe navigation. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 11, 2006 Page 4 Existing Policy HB 13.1: Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bay. Recommended Policy HB 13.1: Develop a comprehensive sediment management program that provides for safe navigation and improved water quality. In reviewing the Harbor Commission's recommended revisions, staff also discovered two clean -up revisions that should be made to the Harbor and Bay Element. The first is to relocate Policy HB 13.8, dealing with sea lions, to become Policy HB 8.23. The second is to rewrite Goal HB 13 in the standard format, as follows. Existing Goal HB 13: Maintain and enhance deep water channels and ensure they remain navigable by boats. Recommended Goal HB 13: Deep water channels that are maintained and enhanced to be navigable by boats. Natural Resources Element: Staff has continued to review and refine this element, and has a number of revisions to improve readability and clarity. The majority of these revisions are in the Introduction, although some policy revisions are also recommended. Because recommended revisions are spread throughout this Element, we have prepared a strikeout and underline version of this element (Attachment 3). Only one potential revision, to Policy NR 3.1, is substantive. This policy supports the development of a model of the Bay and coastline that provides information regarding the nature and extent of the water quality problem and enables prediction of the effects of changes on the entire system. The policy is in the existing Conservation of Natural Resources Element, and was incorporated into the new element without much consideration. Staff now considers this policy to be outdated, as the City and other agencies with whom we work on water quality issues have more, and more sophisticated, methods of studying water quality than were available in 1974 when the existing element was adopted. Therefore, we recommend deletion of this policy. New Policies to Address Potential Environmental Impacts: During preparation of the DEIR, potential impacts to air quality were identified, which could be mitigated to a level of non - significance either through mitigation measures or the incorporation of additional policies in the Draft General Plan. Staff believes that the better approach, to ensure implementation of the appropriate requirements over the life of the General Plan, is to incorporate these provisions as General Plan policies. This will keep as many requirements regarding land development as possible in one document that is used regularly by staff and the public, and avoid the potential problem of a staff member in the future not realizing that a requirement is included as a General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 11, 2006 Page 5 mitigation measure in a separate document, the EIR. Therefore, a new Goal NR 8 and 5 associated policies have been added to the Natural Resources Element to control emissions from construction equipment. This goal and its policies are included in the Draft General Plan. Public Notice: Notice of this public hearing, and subsequent public hearings on the General Plan update and EIR, was provided by a quarter page display advertisement in the Daily Pilot on March 28, 2006. Government Code Section 65091 provides that, when the number of property owners to whom notice would be required to be mailed is greater than 1,000 (which is the case with a comprehensive General Plan update), notice may be provided by placing a one - eighth page advertisement in the local newspaper. Submitted by: .S-A� Sharon Wood Assistant City Manager Attachments: 1. Comparison Copy of Draft General Plan Policies 2. Letter from Harbor Commission 3. Natural Resources Element with recommended revisions Harbor and Bay Element 0 Contents CHAPTER 4 Harbor and Bay Element ............................................... ............................... Diversityof Land Uses ...................................................... ............................... 1 Diversity of Water Uses .................................................... ............................... 3 PublicAccess ................................................................... ............................... 4 Water Quality and The Environment ............................. ............................... 6 Visual Character- 10 Administration................................................................ ............................... 10 CHAPTER 6 Historical Resources Element ...................................... ............................... 13 CHAPTER 8 Recreation El ement ..................................................... ............................... 16 Park and Recreation Facilities ..................................... ............................... 16 RecreationPrograms .................................................... ............................... 20 SharedFacilities ............................................................. ............................... 21 Coastal Recreation and Support Facilities ................. ............................... 22 Marine Recreation ........................................................ ............................... 23 PublicAccess ................................................................. ............................... 24 Newport Beach General Plan CHAPTER 9 Arts and Cultural Element ........................................... ............................... 25 Participation in Culture and Arts., ........... ... .... 11.11 .................... ... I ........... ..' 25 Provision of Physical Facilities ....................................... ............................... 26 Funding........................................................................... ............................... 27 CHAPTER 10 Natural Resources Element ....................................... ............................... 28 WaterSupply .................................................................. ............................... 28 WaterQuality ................................................................. ............................... 29 AirQuality ....................................................................... ............................... 34 Biological Resources ..................................................... ............................... 37 Open Space Resources ................................................ ............................... 43 Archaeological and Paleontological Resources ...... ............................... 43 MineralResources ......................................................... ............................... 44 VisualResources ............................................................ ............................... 45 Energy Conservation ..................................................... ............................... 49 CHAPTER 11 Safety Element ........................................................... ............................... 50 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Tsunamis and Rogue Wave Hazards................................................................... ............................... 50 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Storm Surge and Seiche Hazards...... 51 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Coastal Erosion Hazard ...................... 52 Seismic and Geologic Hazards: Minimization of Seismic and GeologicHazards .................................................. ............................... 54 Flood Hazards: Protection from Flooding Risks ........... ............................... 55 Fire Hazards: Protection from Wildfire and Urban Fire Risk ...................... 55 Hazardous Materials: Minimization of Hazardous Materials Exposure............ _ .................................................... ............................... 56 Aviation Hazards: Protection from Aviation - Related Hazards ................ 58 Disaster Planning: Adequate Disaster Planning ......... ............................... 58 • Newport Beach General Plan Harbor and Bav Element CHAPTER 12 Noise Element ............................................................... .............................60 Noise and Land Use Compatibility................... ...... .... ......... .. .......... ... .... .... 60 Transportation - Reloted Noise ........................................ .............................6] Nontronsportotion- Related Noise ............................... ............................... 64 ConstructionNoise ........................................................ ............................... 65 C� • Newport Beach General Plan • • • C a a a m C m L u a m a0 O CL 3 m Z v �u u a: o p D p N N� u R a Ao a a ° 0 O R O1 U v v Y E O . 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C. .v7 C �?. �T 0 C. .t n a C• M n n ,✓ n p v 5° o n C c rtr• rs' m T m n y v 0 n C p ^ n • • • z O m m CD (D I N w 0 Z 0 8 c O IL 0 m c m (9 t v 0 m 0 a 3 m z O R R v 0 00 0 L L t"iii H I7 00 v y R v 3 v 5 v u UM U m bz 0 G R i O W O c c t ro gg v a o v o z c c ep c U "0 - o a O a Cp Q v❑, b .v, ,ce, � �+ � v O R • O .� aUn ,� � .� ,� Ou ' O k N - of LO t.. eo Lo ui z z z z z z z �i O' E E E E E a E H H H L h H H U uai U y v � C R W m R � U R � R R z C p' R a u to a v R U o U th C -o 'cz z� u v b W C C❑ y Ofi v, w av W uu w av u W r v 'O N � l(j � � � z z z z z z� z" 0 8 c O IL 0 m c m (9 t v 0 m 0 a 3 m z March 8, 2006 Attachment 2 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION C/o Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor island Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92659 949 - 644 - 3034 /Fax 949 - 723 -0589 City of Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Recommended Revisions to the Harbor and Bay Element of the General Plan Draft Honorable Council Members: The City of Newport Beach Harbor Commission has been working with City staff to develop appropriate and timely revisions to the Harbor and Bay Element of the General Plan. The Harbor Commission has a long history of stewardship of this important document, participating in the original writing of the Element in 2001 as the former Harbor Committee. One of the outcomes of the adoption of the Harbor and Bay Element, by the City Council, was to establish a Harbor Commission that would implement the policies in the element. Thus, the Harbor Commission found that this opportunity to update this important guiding document was critical part of its responsibilities, as established by Ordinance 2001 -25. The Harbor Commission unanimously voted to approve several changes to the draft Harbor and Bay Element of the General Plan update at a January 18, 2006 special meeting. Subsequently, some of those recommended changes were revised by the GPAC Committee. The Harbor Commission has reviewed the GPAC Committee changes and has recommended further refinements that it feels more accurately portray the topics under consideration. The Harbor Commission respectfully requests the City Council to consider the proposed revisions in the attachments as a more positive and productive approach to dealing with topics of importance to concerned citizens that work and live on the waterfront. Sincerely, ohn ugh, Chairman Newport Beach Harbor Commission Attachments: 1. Suggested Changes to GPAC Harbor and Bay Introduction Page 2. Comments on the Proposed Introduction to the Harbor and Bay Element Draft Document 3. Comments on the Proposed Text of Goal HB 5, Policies HB 5.5 & 5.6 in the Harbor and Bay Element Draft Document we Comments on the proposed text of "Goal HB 5, Policies HB 5.5 & 5.6. in the Harbor and Bay Element Draft Document The existing draft reads as follows: "Regulate the transfer of moorings to eliminate private profits and allow public opportunities for a permit to use a mooring through a wait list" Reasons to delete this language: 1.) The Harbor Commissioners understand the workings of the harbor. They voted unanimously to delete this language. 2.) It inappropriately singles out one set of tidelands permittees. It is more appropriate to develop a management plan that encompasses all harbor activities. 3.) Change the focus. "Eliminate private profits" is not a winning goal. If the need is to increase revenues to the tidelands for legitimate purposes then write a policy that promotes analyses and implementation of suitable and fair revenue generation. Allow a process to be developed that would encourage fair open market value for mooring transfers. 4.) "Private Profits" aren't readily definable. Thus having as a goal to eliminate them would be an exercise in aggravation and futility, as well as being unnecessary. In fact there is substantive evidence that to the extent that "private profits" exist, they have fostered positive outcomes for Newport. Examples include disposition of unused, poor condition boats, overcoming inertia and finding some pen-nit holders, leading to more moorings being available to the using public; and increased public awareness of the availability of moorings through active promotion thereof. 5.) It is internally inconsistent. "Allow public opportunities ..... through a wait list" is an oxymoron. The wait list is not working for many reasons and has been shown to be an ineffective way to manage the allocation of mooring permits. The status of the wait List is under consideration and will be discussed in the course of the mooring administration study. 6.) It has been proposed and dropped before. Consideration of this type of change has been dropped every time it has been broached in the past, for good reason. It would be grossly unfair to those who have in good faith acted on the reasohable expectations of a government administered system that has been in place for over forty years, and in addition it does not appear to bring more revenue to the city. Possible Language Ideas for Chapter HB 5 Delete "temporary" in HB 5.5 and delete the currently proposed HB 5.6 in its entirety. Consider adding verbiage along the following lines, creating a new HB 5.6 and also a HB 5.7: HB 5.6 Foster public access to moorings by enforcing and refining the derelict boat ordinance; facilitate ease of transfer by permit holders. HB 5.7 Maintain economically suitable transfer fees on all tidelands permits, at a level that does not impede such transfers but brings a reasonable return to the tidelands. Possible Language Related to Live - aboard Vessels for Chapter HB 5 Responsible live- aboards find the language in the 2006 draft Harbor and Bay Element to be offensive, demeaning and mis- located. In the draft it has been included under Goal HE4, "Preservation of existing commercial uses in the Harbor." Live- aboards are not a commercial use and thus do not fit under this heading. In the carefully written 2001 Harbor and Bay Element now still in force, the live- aboard language was included under the objective 'Provide a variety of vessel berthing and storage opportunities." The 2006 draft has a section titled "Goal HE5 A variety of vessel berthing and storage opportunities ". This is a better fit, and we suggest that the live- aboard language be placed in this section as HE 5.8. (Elsewhere we suggest revising HE 5.5 and 5.6 and adding a new 5.7, thus making 5.8 the next available number). Suggested language that would eliminate the prejudicial and offensive language now in the draft, and yet still mandate suitable management, follows: HE 5.8 "Allow "live- aboard" vessels, subject to a reasonable maximum number of renewable annual permits. Provide for suitable regulation and vessel inspection. " Suggested Changes to GPAC Harbor and Bay Introduction Page Last sentence of second paragraph now reads: "Several issues presently face the harbor and bay areas. These include: " Delete the above verbiage and replace with: "Several topics for consideration related to ongoing management of harbor and bay areas face the Harbor Commission and the community. These include: " (Of the existing six bullet points keep 1 -3, and 6; and re -write # 4 and 5.) Remove "Improper.... moorings" Replace with: "Mooring administration will continue to be studied by the Harbor Commission and the Mooring Master Plan Subcommittee and the joint citizens' /city staff task group. " Remove "Difficulty ..... dredging" Replace with: Development of a comprehensive sediment management program that provides for safe navigation and improved water quality • Watershed Erosion Control Committee should be encouraged to promptly implement best management practices necessary for water quality compliance with the Sediment TMDL. • An annuity fund for the continued maintenance of the sedimentation basins in the Upper Bay needs to be fully funded • The Upper Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project needs to be fully funded by the federal government in order to build the appropriately sized sediment control basins • The areas of the Lower Bay that are the maintenance responsibility of the Army Corps of Engineers need to be dredged to design depth and maintained • Dredging needs for safe navigation in other private and public waterways in Newport Bay should be evaluated and a partnering plan needs to be developed • The Rhine Channel Toxic Hot Spot remediation projects should be timely implemented to improve water quality in the harbor. Comments on the Proposed Introduction to the Harbor and Bay Element Draft Document Existing draft reads as follows: Several issues presently face the harbor and bay areas. These include .......... 5th of 6 bullets reads "Improper mooring transfers, leading to lack of public access to available moorings" Reasons to delete this language: 1.) The overall GPAC effort will be negatively impacted by its inclusion. As an opinion that threatens and offends the several hundred Newport Beach residents that are also mooring permit holding residents of Newport Beach, the language will contribute to galvanizing opposition to the entire General Plan. Approximately 500 of the 1200 mooring permit holders are Newport residents. 2.) It is unnecessary. Mooring administration will continue to be studied by thejoint city /citizen's Harbor Commission Sub - Committee. 3.) This is out of place. Some of the other five listed "issues' describe conditions of endemic change deserving General Plan addressing, whereas mooring transfers have occurred in a consistently managed way for over forty years. 4.) Other very real issues should be addressed here. The most pressing issue facing the continued safe operation of the harbor is the need to dredge the harbor to the established design depths. Key concerns related to this issue should be included. 5.) Respect and trust the most knowledgeable citizens. The appointed knowledgeable body of the city on these topics, the Harbor Commission, voted unanimously to strike this verbiage. 6.) Last minute decision at GPAC The Harbor Commission's posture did not receive a thorough hearing at GPAC. A hurried decision was made to put the verbiage back in despite the Harbor Commission's unanimous recommendation to remove it. 7.) It is untrue. Webster's defines "Improper" as "not in accordance with fact, truth, or right procedure ". The inescapable implication is that all participants in mooring transfers have been doing something illicit or illegal. Since these transfers are monitored and regulated by written processes (with required notarization) under city and county staff control, both the staff and public are castigated by this language. 8.) The conclusion is incorrect. "Leading to lack of public access to available moorings" is inconsistent with the facts. Moorings are readily available to the public. The wait list as a method of assigning moorings was developed in a different era and did not function properly; hence the current system evolved. Public access is available in a different manner. 9.) There is a structure in place to address administrative matters. There already exists bona fide staff and community entities well equipped to address mooring transfers, public access to available moorings and other administrative topics. Attachment 3 13 Natural Resources Element NATURAL Protecting Newport Beach's Introduction The primary objective of the Natural Resources Element is to provide direction regarding the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources. It identifies Newport Beach's natural resources and policies for their preservation, development, and wise use. This element addresses: water supply (as a resource) and water quality (includes bay and ocean quality, and potable drinking water), air quality, terrestrial and marine biological resources, open space, archaeological and paleontological resources, mineral resources, visual resources, and energy. A commitment to sustainable development through the efficient use and conservation of natural resources is important to meet the needs of current and future residents of Newport Beach. Commitment to conservation secures ongoing availability of finite resources such as an ample supply of safe water, diversity of biological resources, and available energy resources. This assurance contributes substantially to the physical and psychological health and well-being of the community and strengthens the vitality of the local and regional economic base. Newport Beach General Plan Ll. tural Resources Element Context WATER SUPPLY Water supply is an important resource that needs to be used efficiently. Water service within Newport Beach is provided by the City, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), and Mesa Consolidated Water District (Mesa). Newport Beach provides water service to approximately 13.5 square miles of the City; IRWD serves approximately nine square miles; and Mesa serves less than one square mile. Domestic water for the City is supplied by both groundwater and imported surface water. Currently, about 64 percent of the water supplied to both the City and Mesa's service area is from groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin (administered by the Orange County Water District or RESOURCES ELEMENT Environmental Quality OCWD), and the remaining 36 percent of water supply is provided by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), which delivers surface water imported from the Colorado River and State Water Project. This ratio can change year to year based on the OCWD's administration of the Basin's supply. Approximately 35 percent of IRWD's current water supply is purchased from MWD, with the remaining 65 percent coming from groundwater. The future supply projection assumes that the City will continue to produce groundwater and purchase local water from MWD, which is projected to meet 100 percent of the City's imported water needs until the year 2030. Beyond that, improvements associated with the State Water Project supply, additional local projects, conservation, and additional water transfers would be needed to adequately provide surface water to the City. The Groundwater Replenishment System (GRS), a joint venture by OCWD and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), will help reduce Orange County and Newport Beach's reliance on imported surface water by taking treated wastewater and injecting it into the groundwater basin. GRS will be online by 2007, and will produce approximately 70,000 acre feet of water per year. OCWD projects that there would be sufficient groundwater supplies to meet any future demand requirements in Newport Beach. IRWD's treated and clear groundwater supplies are also expected to be a significant source of potable water supply in the future. MWD water will be required for supplemental supply as well as peak and emergency conditions. In an effort to effectively manage water resources, the City's service area participates in regional water management programs that assist in the development of resource mixes that balance water supply sources and meet future local and regional water requirements. In addition, all service providers focus on demand management efforts that promote efficient water use and effective management of imported and local water supplies through a variety of water conservation programs. Newport Beach General Plan 15 Natural Resources Element The City also began purchasing recycled water from OCWD and IRWD in 1999, and has identified and approached all cost - effective end users in the City that could potentially use recycled water, and uses a combination of incentives to encourage recycling. The has maximized opportunities for end users of recycled water and could only increase users if a neighboring water agency provided the reclaimed water to the City. Both Mesa and IRWD encourage water recycling as well. Currently, reclaimed water makes up 20 percent of IRWD's total water supply. WATER QUALITY Newport Beach's greatest resources are its coastline and bay. Urban runoff from the surrounding watershed impacts not only the biological diversity and functionality of Newport Bay and the surrounding coastal waters, but also its water quality. This runoff includes various pollutants, such as fecal materials from pets, oil and grease, fertilizers, and other urban -based pollutants. The City has traditionally been concerned regarding these issues and has embarked on a number of programs to improve water quality in the bay and ocean beaches. The City a15o has, as part of the Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Plan (LCP) adopted numerous policies related to water quality in the bay, ocean beaches and elsewhere in the Coastal Zone. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)- Newport Bay receives urban runoff from the Newport Bay watershed, and is designated as "water quality- limited" for four impairments under the federal Clean Water Act's Section China Cove Beach, Corona del Mar 303(d). Being "water quality - limited" means that a water body is "not reasonably expected to attain or maintain water quality standards" without additional regulation. The law requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency to adopt TMDLs for each impaired water body in the nation, which specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. A TMDL may also include a plan for bringing an impaired water body back within standards. TMDLs have been developed for the following substances in Newport Bay: sediment, nutrients, fecal coliform, and toxic pollutants. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Newport Beach operates a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) under a permit issued pursuant to the National PDES). MS4 permits require an aggressive water quality ordinance that requires the City to enforce rules and regulations designed to reduce Pollumftts-such as the use of best management practices (BMPs) in many development - related activities to reduce contaminants in urban runoff. MS4 permits also require local agencies to cooperatively develop a public education campaign to inform people about what they can do to protect water quality. Sanitary Sewer Overflows — Newport Beach owns and operates a wastewater collection system that collects residential and commercial wastewater and transports it for treatment to the Orange County Sanitation District. Portions of the City receive wastewater service from IRWD. Residences and businesses hook up private lateral lines to the City's collection lines. Private and public lines and the Newport.Beach General Plan 11 Natural Resources Element City's pump stations have the potential to cause sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), which may lead to several beach closures in and around Newport Beach each year. Most SSOs in the area are caused by line blockages from grease and root clogs, or maintenance failures of plumbing associated with pump stations. The City regulates the disposal of grease and other insoluble waste, and follows a defined Sewer System Master Plan to replace or reline older wastewater lines and upgrade pump stations. AIR QUALITY Newport Beach is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Basin), named so because its geographical formation is that of a basin, with the surrounding mountains trapping the air and its pollutants in the valleys or basins below. Due to the typical daily wind pattern, much of the Basin is flushed of high levels of air pollutants on most spring and early summer days. From late summer through the winter months, the flushing is less pronounced because of lighter wind speeds. Mobile sources account for the majority of the air pollutant emissions within the Basin. Both the Federal and State governments have established ambient air quality standards for outdoor concentrations of various pollutants in order to protect public health. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is responsible for bringing air quality within the Basin into conformity with the national and state standards. In an effort to monitor the various concentrations of air pollutants throughout the Basin, the SCAQMD has divided the region into 27 source receptor areas (SR -As). Newport Beach is located within SRA 18, which encompasses the North Coastal Orange County area. The air pollutants for which national and state standards have been promulgated and which are most relevant to air quality planning and regulation include ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). As of 2003, SRA 18 did not exceed state or national standards for any criteria pollutant monitored. Toxic air contaminants are also a concern in the air basins, but are different than the "criteria" pollutants listed above in that ambient air quality standards have not been established for them, largely because there are hundreds of air toxics and their effects on health tend to be local rather than regional. These contaminants include chemical substances that may be emitted from a variety of common sources including gasoline stations, motor vehicles, dry cleaners, painting and industrial operations, etc. The City's Municipal Code does address air quality by establishing a special fund to receive revenue distributed by the SCAQMD. The SCAQMD imposes an additional vehicle registration fee, of which the City is eligible to receive a portion, to implement mobile source air pollution reduction programs. Aircraft Pollution Aircraft operations at the John Wayne Airport contribute air pollutants that affect residents and visitors of Newport Beach. Specifically, aircraft engines emit water vapor, carbon dioxide, small amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, sulfur gases, and soot and metal particles formed by the high temperature combustion of jet fuel during flight. NOx emissions are a precursor to the formation of ground -level ozone, also known as smog. Ozone affects human pulmonary and respiratory health. Also, NOx reacts in the atmosphere to form secondary particulate matter (PM2.5), which also causes detrimental health effects. In addition, NOx, ozone, and PM Newport Beach General Plan = 17 Natural Resources Element adversely affect the environment in various ways including visibility impairment, crop damage, and acid rain. Aircraft engine emissions prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) were adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the United States in 1997. The City of Newport Beach does not have, and is preempted by law from adopting, any regulations governing aircraft engine emissions. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES A variety of diverse, valuable, and sensitive biological resources occur within the City of Newport Beach. The terrestrial and marine resources that are present in the City are described below. Terrestrial Resources Many plant habitats can be found in Newport Beach that includes scrub, chaparral, grassland, and riparian habitats. Additionally, Newport Beach contains vernal pools, seeps, and wet meadows. Other plant habitats present in Newport Beach include annual grasslands, ruderal areas that are generally a result of disturbances caused by humans, and ornamental landscaping that consist of introduced trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf grass. Sensitive Terrestrial Species The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and the California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California identifies occurrences of federal- or State -listed or proposed endangered or threatened species, Federal Species of Concern, species categorized as Federal Species of Concern, California Species of Concern, or otherwise sensitive species or habitat that may occur within or in the immediate vicinity of Newport Beach. These species are protected under state and federal regulations. The databases indicate that there are three listed plant species that occur or have the potential to occur widen the City of Newport Beach: San Fernando Valley spineflower, salt marsh bird's beak, and Crownbeard. Eleven listed wildlife species occur or have the potential to occur within the City of Newport Beach: San Diego fairy shrimp, Tidewater goby, California black rail, light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, California least tern, southwestern willow flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Belding's savannah sparrow, and pacific pocket mouse. In addition, other sensitive species include 27 sensitive wildlife species and 24 sensitive plant species that occur or potentially occur within the Newport Beach area. ®Newport Beach General Plan l4 Natural Resources Element Marine Resources Sensitive Marine Species Several species of marine mammals are present in the waters near the shore along the Newport coastline. All marine mammals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protected Act. Protected marine mammals that are most common to the area are the California sea lion, Harbor seal, California gray whale, Killer whale, Common dolphin, Pacific white sided dolphin, and DaWs porpoise. Eelgrass (Zostera marina), a flowering, marine vascular plant, is considered a sensitive marine resource due to its nursery function for invertebrates and fishes, and because it is considered critical foraging habitat for the federal and state -listed California least tern. Eelgrass is protected by the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy, which requires impacts to this species be avoided, minimized or compensated. Other sensitive marine resources (shown in Figure NR1) include eelgrass restoration areas, Giant kelp, California Grunion, and California halibut. Environmental Study Areas Undeveloped areas supporting natural habitats that may be capable of supporting sensitive biological resources within the City are referred to as Environmental Study Areas (ESAs) by the Harbor Seals can be round along the Newport Beach coastline Local Coastal Plan. An ESA may support species and habitats that are sensitive and rare within the region or may function as a migration corridor for wildlife. The portions of the ESAs within the Coastal Zone that contain sensitive or rare species are referred to as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs), as defined by the California Coastal Act. ESHAs are areas in which "plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or are especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem that could easily be disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments." The Coastal Act requires an ESHA be protected against any significant disruption of Newport Beach General Plan ® IQ Natural Resources Element habitat values. Only uses dependent on those resources are allowed within an ESHA and adjacent development must be sited and designed to prevent impacts that would significantly degrade the ESHA and be compatible with the continued viability of the ESHA. There are 28 identified ESAs: (1) Semeniuk Slough, (2) North Star Beach, (3) West Bay, (4) Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), (5) De Anza Bayside Marsh Peninsula, (6) San Diego Creek, (7) East Bluff Remnant, (8) Mouth of Big Canyon, (9) Newporter North, (10) Buck Gully, (11) Morning Canyon, (12) Newport Beach Marine Life Refuge, (13) Castaways, (14) Banning Ranch, (15) Newport Coast Open Space, (16) Los Trancos, Pelican Hill, (17) Ridge Park, (18) Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge, (19) Newport Harbor Entrance Channel, (20) Bonita Canyon Creek Watershed, (21) San Joaquin Reservoir, (22) Arroyo Park, (23) Coyote Canyon, (24) MacArthur and Bison, (25) MacArthur and San Miguel, (26) MacArthur and San Joaquin Hills, (27) Spyglass Hill, (28) and Non - Coastal Buck Gully. Many of these sites contain one or more sensitive plant communities, and /or animal species. Some of the ESAs also contain endangered species of 4 plants and /or animals. Most of these ESAs are protected as parks, conservation areas, nature preserves, and other open space areas. However, each of these ESAs :weir subjected to various threats from the surrounding urban environment that include pohlut -d"le raded water, traffic, noise, public access, development encroachment, erosion and sedimentation, dredging or filling, stormwater runoff, invasive species, and feral animals. Morning Canyon Environmental Study Area Newport Harbor Newport Harbor is home to valuable habitat such as celgrass and mudflats that support a wide range of species, and also provides the public with recreational boating opportunities. There is a need to protect the biological habitat, and continue to serve the needs of the recreational boating community by ensuring compatibility between these uses of Newport Harbor. The City believes the best way to meet this objective is to develop a comprehensive plan for the management of the Harbor, with the support and cooperation of the County of Orange, US National Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, Regional Water Quality Control Board, recreational boating community, environmental community, and public. ®Newport Bea.ch,.General Plan 20 Figure NRl Biological Resources Pg 1 -11x17 color Natural Resources Element Newport Beach General Plan - Natural Resources Element Pg 2 -11x17 color ®Newport Beach General Plan oLi Figure NR2 Environmental Study Areas Pg 1 -11x17 color Natural Resources Element Newport Beach General Plan - a Natural Resources Element Pg 2 -11x17 color Newport Beach General Plan � 4� Natural Resources Element Upper Newport Bay The City Council has consistently supported the concept of developing, in cooperation with CDFG and the County of Orange, a facility on Shellrnaker Island that would serve as a center for water quality and ecosystem education as well as water quality testing and research. The proposed facility, Back Bay Science Center (BBSC), includes a County- operated water quality lab, facilities for CDFG personnel involved in the management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), space and exhibits for estuarine, ecosystem and water quality education and research programs, a wetland demonstration marsh and ecological interpretive stations. The City has taken the lead role in the planning,:�design and construction of the Back Bay Science Center using Oil Spill Settlement Proceeds designated for that purpose. The City, CDFG, County, and UCI have entered into a cooperative agreement that identifies the maintenance and operational responsibilities of the parties involved. The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), one of few remaining estuaries in Southern California, is home to nearly 200 species of buds, including several endangered species, as well as numerous species of mammals, fish, and plants. It is an important stopover for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway and up to 30,000 birds can be seen here on any day during the winter months. The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park is contiguous to 140 acres of County owned uplands on the north and northwest that was, in 2000, designated as the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and which includes an educational facility known as the Muth Center. The State Marine Park and Nature Preserve are shown in Figure NRl. The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) is an extremely valuable natural resource that must be carefully managed to (a) protect and enhance the habitat of the endangered species; (b) protect and enhance the various ecologies witl-iin and adjacent to the State Marine Park; (c) ensure that the public's access to and use of the State Marine Park does not adversely impact the flora or fauna; (d) maximize the public's understanding and awareness of the resource and recreational value of the State Marine Park ; and (e) promote direct community involvement in resource protection and enhancement. Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) In July of 1996, the City became a signatory agency in the Orange County Central- Coastal NCCP Subregional Plan. The plan covers nearly 38,000 acres in coastal southern California and is a collaboration of federal and State resource agencies, local governments, special districts and private property owners. The NCCP uses a multi- species habitat conservation approach rather than a species specific approach resulting in the preservation of some of the most valuable native habitats while freeing other properties for development. As a signatory agency, the City is responsible for enforcing mitigation measures and other policies identified in the NCCP /Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Agreement for properties located within the City boundaries that are part of the NCCP Subregional Plan. OPEN SPACE RESOURCES Open space may be defined as areas generally free from development or developed with low intensity uses .--that : Open space is generally non -urban in Newport Beach General Plan d5 Natural Resources Element character and may have utility for the following: park and recreation purposes; conservation of land, water, or other natural resources; or for historic or scenic purposes. Most of the City's open space resources are located along the coast and in the eastern half of the City. Newport Beach's open space resources consist of undeveloped areas such as the Environmental Study Areas as described above, Newport Bay, the City's many undeveloped canyons and hillsides, beaches, parks, and the Crystal Cove State Park. Some of these resources are not preserved as parks or dedicated open spaces; however, local, State, and federal regulations help protect, preserve, and restore lands containing hillsides, sensitive biological resources, coastal beaches, and sensitive coastal bluffs. Upper Newport Bay is an important open space resource for the City Circulation and Improvement and Open Space Agreement (CIOSA) Some of the City's open space areas consist of lands dedicated pursuant to the linprovement and Open Spaee CIOSA). CIOSA is an agreement between the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company that allowed construction of building eatitleffient ift the General Plan certain parcels in exchange for an interest free advance to construct circulation improvements as well as the dedication of land for open space and other purposes. CIOSA required substantially more than what would have been required under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. The Irvine Company has dedicated six sites pursuant to CIOSA: Back Bay View Park, Newport Village (formerly Newport Center Park), Freeway Reservation, Upper Castaways, portions of the area known as Harbor Cove, and Newporter Knoll. Another site, located at Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard will be dedicated as open space upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for final CIOSA project. ®Newport Beach General Plan 249 Natural Resources Element ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES Fossils in the central Santa Ana Mountains represent the oldest formations in Orange County at 145 to 175 million years old. Changes in geological land formations over time, brought upon by tectonic activity, have resulted in a mix of aquatic and terrestrial fossils underlying the City. The Miocene -age rock units (26 million years ago [mya] to 7 mya), particularly in the Newport Coast area, are considered to be of high -order paleontological significance (6 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10). Other deposits found in the Newport Beach area include a variety of marine mammals, sea birds, mollusks, and a variety of vertebrate animals typically associated with the Ice Age (2.5 mya to 15,000 years ago). Local paleontological sites, particularly near the Castaways, have yielded fossils of Ice Age horses; elephants, bison, antelopes, and dire wolves. Also, a number of localities in the portions of the Vaqueros formation that underlie the Newport Coast area have yielded a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate fossils, and are also considered to be of high -order paleontological significance. Other areas with significant fossils and known paleontological deposits include the Banning Ranch area, which contains at least fourteen documented sites of high significance, and Fossil Canyon, in the North Bluffs area, which is considered a unique paleontological locality. Newport Beach also contains many significant archaeological sites. The Upper Newport Bay area has yielded some evidence for the earliest human occupation of Orange County and date to about 9,500 years before present. Over fifty sites have been documented in the Newport Beach area, including the Newport Coast area and Banning Ranch, many yielding substantial information regarding the prehistory of the City and County, and have included human burials. At least two and possibly three distinct cultural groups inhabited the area, including the Tongva and Acjachemem tribes, although the boundaries of their tribal territories are unclear. MINERAL RESOURCES Historically, drilling for oil in this part of Orange County began as early as 1904, and oil production became the primary mineral extraction activity in and around the City. Two separate production and reserve areas exist within the City and its Sphere of Influence: Newport oil field, which lies within the City limits and West Newport oil field, which is located in the Banning Ranch area. The Newport Oil Field is located in the western portion of the City, and is estimated to have oil reserves of approximately 35 million barrels (Mbbl) and produces approximately 55 billion cubic feet of gas. The West Newport oil field produces approximately 20.5 billion cubic feet of gas with a daily production per oil well of approximately 5 bbl. Estimated oil reserves within this field are approximately 728 Mbbl. The concentration of active wells lies within the West Newport and Newport production areas. As of 2002, there were approximately 68 wells (plus four injection wells) producing oil and natural gas within the City - three gas wells in the Newport production area (out of 68 total oil and gas wells) and 65 oil wells in the West Newport area (out of 862 total wells). Of the 65 wells in the West Newport area, 16 are slant drilled from onshore to offshore and 29 are currently not used for production but have not been abandoned (classified as "shut in "), Fifteen (not counting one injection well) of the 68 producing wells are operated by the City; 48 are operated by West Newport Oil Company, three by Hoag Memorial Hospital, and two by South Coast Oil. Newport Beach General Plan ,27 tural Resources Element Thirty -three abandoned oil wells are located in numerous sites throughout the City, concentrated along the northwest boundary. Other than oil and gas resources, there is no active mining within the Newport Beach area. Mineral Resource Zones (MRZ) within the City are either classified as containing no significant mineral deposits (MRZ -1), or the significance of mineral deposits has not been determined (MRZ -3). Section 1401 of the City's Charter does not allow new drilling, or production or refining of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances within the City. However, the Section does not prohibit these activities within any area annexed to the City after the effective date of the Charter if these activities were already in operation. The City's Municipal Code does allow for slant drilling activities for oil, gas, tar, and other hydrocarbon substances within a designated area of Newport Beach. VISUAL RESOURCES Visual resources are an important component of the quality of life of any geographic area. The City of Newport Beach is located in a unique and dynamic physical setting and enjoys views of the rolling green hills of Crystal Cove State Park to the east, and spectacular ocean views to the southwest, including those of the open waters of the ocean and bay, sandy beaches, rocky shores, wetlands, canyons, and coastal bluffs. From higher elevations within the City, views to the north include the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Corridor, and in the distance, the Santa Ana Mountains. The areas that contain visual resources include the Semeniuk Slough, North Star Beach, West Bay, Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) and DeAnza /Bayside Marsh Peninsula, and San Diego Creek. Coastal views are also provided from a number of streets and highways and, due The West Bay Environmental Study Area contributes to the visual resources to the grid street pattern in West Newport, of Newport Beach Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar, many north -south tending streets provide view corridors to the ocean and bay. Coastal canyons and gullies in the eastern portion of the City, known as the Newport Coast /Ridge area, typify the topographic landforms that render significant views of the City, including Buck Gully, Morning Canyon, Los Trancos, Muddy Canyon, and Pelican Hill. The City's coastal bluffs along the shoreline, facing the wetlands, and surrounding Upper Newport Bay are also important scenic resources. Other valuable resources include the City's more than 441 acres of parkland and passive open space, including the Crystal Cove State Park, and State Route 1, which is identified as Eligible for State Scenic Highway designation. The City has historically been sensitive to the need to protect and provide access to these scenic resources and has developed a system of public parks, piers, trails, and viewing areas. The City's development standards, including bulk and height limits in the area around the bay, have helped preserve scenic views and regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. Located throughout Newport Beach, the City's many small "view parks" are intentionally designed to take advantage of significant views. In addition, the Municipal Code and policies in the Local Coastal Plan protect views, which is defined as views from public vantage points. As for the City's coastal and other bluffs, some have been preserved as parkland and other open space, others have been substantially altered, subdivided and developed over the years, including Newport Heights, Cliff Haven, Irvine Terrace, and Corona Del Mar. ENERGY CONSERVATION Natural Gas. Southern California Gas Company (SCG) provides natural gas service for the City. Natural gas is a "fossil fuel" and is a non - renewable resource. Most of the major natural gas transmission pipelines within the City are owned and operated by SCG. SCG has the capacity and resources to deliver gas except in certain situations that are noted in State law. As development occurs, SCG will continue to extend its service to accommodate development and supply the necessary gas lines. Electricity. Electricity is provided on an as- needed basis to customers within existing structures in the City. Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is the distribution provider for electricity in Newport Beach. Currently, SCE has no immediate plans for expansion of infrastructure, as most of the City is built out. However, every year SCE expands and improves existing facilities according to demand. Goals and Policies NR 1 Minimized water consumption through conservation methods and other techniques. Policies NR 1.1 Water Conservation in New Development Enforce water conservation measures that limit water usage, prohibit activities that waste water or cause runoff, and require the use of water— efficient landscaping and irrigation in conjunction with new construction projects. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 12.1, 16.1, 23.1) NR 1.2 Use of Water Conserving Devices Establish and actively promote use of water conserving devices and practices in both new construction and major alterations and additions to existing buildings. This can include the use of rainwater capture, storage, and reuse facilities. (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 12.1, 23.1) Newport Beach General Plan = a l Natural Resources Element NR 1.3 Tiered Water Rates Explore the appropriateness of implementing tiered water rates. (Imp 23.2) NR 1.4 Alternative Conservation Measures Explore implementation of alternative conservation measures and technology as they become available. (Imp 7.1, 23.1, 24.1) NR 1.5 Education Establish educational programs on water conservation. (Imp 23.1, 43.1) NR2 Expanded use of alternative water sources to provide adequate water supplies for present uses and future growth. Policies ; NR 2.1 Recycled Water Use Increase the use of recycled water in the City by continuing to provide financial incentives, staff assistance, and training opportunities for customers, and expand recycled water infrastructure and programs, when feasible. (Imp 23.1) NR 2.2 Advanced Water Treatment Processes Use alternative water sources for the City's water supply by implementing advanced water treatment processes such as brackish groundwater and seawater desalination programs, when feasible. (Imp 23.1) NR 3 Enhancement and protection of water quality of all natural water bodies, including coastal waters, creeks, bays, harbors, and wetlands. (Goal HB8) PoBcies NR 3.1 Information and Education on Water Quality Issues Support the development of a model (physical and /or mathematical) of the Bay and coastline that provides information regarding the nature and extent of the water quality problem and enables prediction of the effects of changes on the entire system. (Policy HB8.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) ®Newport Beach General Plan 30 Natural Resources Element NR 3.2 Chemical Use Impacts Support regulations limiting or banning the use insecticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals which are shown to be detrimental to water quality. (Policy HB8.2) (Imp 6.1, 23.1) NR 3.3 Water Pollution Prevention Promote pollution prevention and elimination methods that minimize the introduction of pollutants into natural water bodies. (Policy HB8.3) (Imp 6.1, 8.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) NR 3.4 Ground Water Contamination Suspend activities and implement appropriate health and safety procedures in the event that previously unknown groundwater contamination is encountered during construction. Where site contamination is identified, implement an appropriate remediation strategy that is approved by the City and the State agency with appropriate jurisdiction. (Policy HB8.4) (Imp 6.1, 13.1, 16.1) NR 3.5 Storm Sewer System Permit Require all development to comply with the regulations under the City's municipal separate storm sewer system permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. (Policy HB8.5) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 16.1, 17.1, 25.1) NR 3.6 Natural Water Bodies Prohibit any development that would materially degrade natural water bodies even with the imposition of mitigation measures. (Policy HB8.6) (Imp 6. 1, 11. 1, 16.1, 25.1) NR 3.7 Watershed Runoff Quality Control Support and participate in watershed -based runoff reduction, water quality control, and other planning efforts with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the County of Orange, and upstream cities. (Policy HB8.7) (Imp 19.3, 19.16) NR 3.8 Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance Update and enforce the Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance. (Policy HB8.8) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 12.1, 16.1) NR 3.9 Permit Review Process Develop and maintain a water quality checklist to be used in the permit review process to assess potential water quality impacts. (Policy HB8.9) (Imp 11.1, 16.1, 17.1) Newport Beach General Plan - 31 Natural Resources Element NR 3.10 Water Quality Management Plan Require new development applications to include a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to minimize runoff from rainfall events during construction and post - construction. (Policy HB8.10) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.11 Best Management Practices Implement and improve upon Best Management Practices (BMPs) for residences, businesses, development projects, and City operations. (Policy 1-1138.11) (Imp 8.1, 17.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) NR 3.12 Site Design and Source Control Include site design and source control BMPs in all developments. When the combination of site design and source control BMPs are not sufficient to protect water quality as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), structural treatment BMPs will be implemented along with site design and source control measures. (Policy HB8.12) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.13 Reduction of Infiltration Include equivalent BMPs that do not require infiltration, where infiltration of runoff would exacerbate geologic hazards. (Policy HB8.13) (Imp 6.1, 16.1, 25.1) NR 3.14 Natural Wetlands Promote the use of natural wetlands to improve water quality. (Policy HB8.14) (Imp 6.1, 25.1) NR 3.15 Runoff Reduction on Private Property Retain runoff on private property to prevent the transport of pollutants into recreational waters, to the maximum extent practicable. (Policy HB8.15) (Imp 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.16 Street Drainage Systems Require all street drainage systems and other physical improvements created by the City, or developers of new subdivisions, to be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize adverse impacts on water quality. Investigate the possibility of treating or diverting street drainage to minimize impacts to water bodies. (Policy HB8.16) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.17 Siting of New Development Require that development be located on the most suitable portion of the site and designed to ensure the protection and preservation of natural and sensitive site resources that provide important water quality benefits. (Policy 1-1138.17) (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 3.18 Parking Lots and Rights -of -Way Require that parking lots, and public and private rights -of -way be maintained and cleaned frequently to remove debris and contaminated residue. (Policy HB8.18) (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 16.1) NR 3.19 Water Quality Education Effectively communicate water quality education to residents and businesses, including the development of a water quality testing lab and educational exhibits at various educational facilities. (Policy HB8.19) (Imp 43.1) NR 3.20 Natural Drainage Systems Require incorporation of natural drainage systems and stormwater detention facilities into new developments, where appropriate and feasible, to retain stormwater in order to increase groundwater recharge. (Policy HB8.20) (Imp 6.1, 11.1) NR 3.21 Impervious Surfaces Require new development and public improvements to minimize the increases in impervious surfaces, to the maximum extent practicable. Require redevelopment to increase area of pervious surfaces, where feasible. (Policy HB8.21) (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 4 Maintenance of water quality standards through compliance with the total maximum daily loads CnIDLs) standards. NR 4.1 Total Maximum Daily Loads Participate in the development and implementation of the TMDLs established by the RWQCB, Santa Ana Region and administered by the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (WEC). (Imp 6.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 16.1) NR 4.2 Funding for Restoration and Dredging Projects Secure funding for the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project and long -term funding for successor dredging projects for Upper and Lower Newport Bay. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 44.6) NR 4.3 Restore Natural Hydrologic Conditions Preserve, or where feasible, restore natural hydrologic conditions such that downstream erosion, natural sedimentation rates, surface flow, and groundwater recharge function near natural equilibrium states. (Imp 6.1, 19.11, 19.3, 25.1) Newport Beach General Plan 33 Natural Resources Element NR 4.4 Erosion Minimization Require grading /erosion control plans with structural BMPs that prevent or minimize erosion during and after construction for development on steep slopes, graded, or disturbed areas. (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 5 Sanitary Sewer Outflows — Minimal adverse effects to water quality from sanitary sewer outflows. Polictes__ NR 5.1 City Sewer Management and Master Plans Implement the Sewer System Management Plan and the Sewer Master Plan. (Imp 24.1) NR 5.2 Waste Discharge Permits Require waste discharge permits for all food preparation facilities that produce grease. (Imp 17.1, 24.1) NR 5.3 Sewer Pump Stations Renovate all older sewer pump stations and install new plumbing according to most recent standards. (Imp 24.1) NR 5.4 Waste Discharge Permits Comply with the 1tWQCB's Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) associated with the operation and maintenance of the City's sewage collection system. (Imp 24.1) NR 6 Reduced mobile source emissions. Policies �. NR 6.1 Walkable Neighborhoods Provide for walkable neighborhoods to reduce vehicle trips by siting amenities such as services, parks, and schools in close proximity to residential areas. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) ®Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 6.2 Mixed -Use Development Support mixed -use development consisting of commercial or office with residential uses in accordance with the Land Use Element that increases the opportunity for residents to live in proximity to jobs, services, and entertainment. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.3 Vehicle -Trip Reduction Measures Support measures to reduce vehicle -trip generation such as at -work day care facilities, and on -site automated banking machines. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.4 Transportation Demand Management Ordinance Implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance which promotes and encourages the use of alternative transportation modes, and provides those facilities such as bicycle lanes that support such alternate modes. (Imp 21.8, 21.9, 21.12) NR 6.5 Local Transit Agency Collaboration Collaborate with local transit agencies to: develop programs and educate employers about employee rideshare and transit; establish mass transit mechanisms for the reduction of work - related and non -work related vehicle trips; promote mass transit ridership through careful planning of routes, headways, origins and destinations, and types of vehicles; and develop bus shelters, bicycle lanes, and other bicycle facilities. (Imp 19.4, 19.9, 21.8, 21.9, 43.1) NR 6.6 Traffic Signal Synchronization Encourage synchronization of traffic signals throughout the City and with adjoining cities and counties to allow free flow of traffic. (Imp 19.1, 21.7) NR 6.7 City Fleet Vehicles Implement the program to replace existing vehicles in the City fleet with clean vehicles that are commercially available and will provide needed services. (Imp 44.1) NR 6.8 Accessible Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Support the development of alternative fuel infrastructure that is available and accessible to the public, and provide incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. (Imp 19.3, 19.5) NR 6.9 Education on Mobile Source Emission Reduction Techniques Provide education to the public on mobile source emission reduction techniques such as using alternative modes of transportation. (Imp 43.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 7 Reduced air pollutant emissions from stationary sources. NR 7.1 Fuel Efficient Equipment Support the use of fuel efficient heating equipment and other appliances. (Imp 19.15, 27.1) NR 7.2 Source Emission Reduction Best Management Practices Require the use of Best Management Practices (BMP) to minimize pollution and to reduce source emissions. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 7.3 Incentives for Air Pollution Reduction Provide incentives to promote siting or to use clean air technologies and building materials (e.g., fuel cell technologies, renewable energy sources, UV coatings, hydrogen fuel). (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 7.1) NR 7.4 Use of Blowers Consider eliminating the use of blowers by the City, and discourage their use on private property. (Imp 8.2) Goal,;; NR 8 Reduced air pollutant emissions from construction activities. Policies NR 8.1 Construction Equipment Require developers to use construction equipment that use low polluting fuels, engines, and exhaust controls to the extent available and feasible. (Imp 7.1, 16.1). NR 8.2 Maintenance of Construction Equipment Require developers maintain construction equipment in good operating condition to minimize air pollutants. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 8.3 Construction Equipment Operation Require developers to turn off construction equipment when not in use for an extended time period. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) ®Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 8.4 Non - Polluting and Non -Toxic Building Materials Require developers to use building materials, paints, sealants, mechanical equipment, and other improvements that yield low air pollutants and are non- toxic. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 8.5 Fugitive Dust Require developers to use construction practices that minimize fugitive dust and do not impact adjoining uses, such as watering of exposed surfaces, covering stock piles with tarps, limitation of vehicle speeds, sweeping of adjacent streets, and similar techniques. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 9 Reduced air pollution emissions from J WA operations. Pollcles� NR 9.1 Efficient Airport Operations Work with John Wayne Airport to minimize air pollution generated by stationary and non - stationary sources. (Imp 19.3) NR 9.2 Aircraft and Equipment Emission Reduction Work with John Wayne Airport to encourage the use of ground service equipment that use emission reduction technology. (Imp 19.3) NR 10 Protection of sensitive and rare terrestrial and marine resources from urban development. 3� Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Semeniuk Slough Policles13d NR 10.1 Terrestrial and Marine Resource Protection Cooperate with the state and federal resource protection agencies as well as private organizations to protect terrestrial and marine resources. (Imp 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 19.16) NR 10.2 Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan Comply with the policies contained in the Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.3 Development in Environmental Study Areas Protect, and prohibit development in nature preserves, conservation areas, and designated open space areas in order to minimize urban impacts upon resources in identified Environmental Study Areas (ESAs). (Imp 2.1) NR 10.4 Development Permit Applications Require a site - specific survey and analysis prepared by a qualified biologist as a filing requirement for any development permit applications where development would occur within or contiguous to areas identified as an ESA. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 10.5 New Development Siting and Design Require that the siting and design of new development, including landscaping and public access, protect sensitive or rare resources against any significant disruption of habitat values. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan 3� Natural Resources Element NR 10.6 Development in Areas Containing Significant or Rare Biological Resources Limit uses within an area containing any significant or rare biological resources to only those uses that are dependent on such resources, except where application of such a limitation would result in a taking of private property. If application of this policy would likely constitute a taking of private property, then a non - resource- dependent use shall be allowed on the property, provided development is limited to the minimum amount necessary to avoid a taking and the development is consistent with all other applicable resource protection policies. Public access improvements and educational, interpretative and research facilities are considered resource dependent uses. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.7 Use of Buffers Maintain a buffer of sufficient size around significant or rare biological resources, if present, to ensure the protection of these resources. Require the use of native vegetation and prohibit invasive plant species within these buffer areas. (Imp 2.1, 13.1) NR 10.8 Exterior Lighting Shield and /or direct exterior lighting away from significant or rare biological resources to minimize impacts to wildlife. (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 10.9 Standards for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon Prepare natural habitat protection regulations for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon to ensure both the protection of the natural habitats in these areas and of private property rights. Include standards for the placement of structures, native vegetation /fuel modification buffers, and erosion and sedimentation control structures. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) NR 10.10 Development on Banning Ranch Protect the sensitive and rare resources that occur on Banning Ranch. If future development is permitted, concentrate development to protect biological resources and coastal bluffs, and design structures to not be intrusive on the surrounding landscape. Require the restoration of any important habitat areas that are affected by future development. (Imp 2.1, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) NR 10.11 Interagency Coordination to Monitor Ecological Conditions Coordinate with County and State resource agencies to monitor ecological conditions within the Newport Beach Marine Conservation Areas and Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge and to implement management programs to protect these areas. Maintain public use of the refuges to the extent it is consistent with the preservation of intertidal and subtidal resources. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) Newport Beach General Plan = 3,1 Natural Resources Element NR 10.12 Giant Kelp Reforestation Support giant kelp reforestation programs oceanward of Crystal Cove State Park. (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 19.12, 30.1) NR 10.13 Tide Pool Exhibits Support the construction of tide pool exhibits away from ocean beaches to provide an educational alternative to the tide pools at Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) Tide pools in Carona del Mar NR 10.14 Feeding of Animals in Newport Bay Prohibit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay, and require measures to deter sea lions from territorializing boats and docks. (Policy HB13.8) (Imp 8.1, 30.1) • 9 NR 11 Protection of celgrass meadows for their ecological function as a nursery and foraging habitat within the Newport Bay ecosystem, balanced with maintenance of Newport Harbor as a recreational boating resource. NR 11.1 Eelgrass Protection Avoid impacts to celgrass (Zostera marina) to the extent feasible. Mitigate losses of eelgrass in accordance with the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy. Encourage the restoration of eelgrass in Newport Harbor at appropriate sites, where feasible. (Imp 30.1) Newport Beach General Plan llri Natural Resources Element Eelgrass (Zostera marina) in Newport Beach NR 11.2 Interagency Coordination on Establishing Eelgrass Restoration Sites Cooperate with the County of Orange, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and resource agencies to establish eelgtass restoration sites. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.13, 19.16) NR 11.3 Eelgrass Mitigation Allow successful eelgrass restoration sites to serve as mitigation sites for City projects and as a mitigation bank from which eelgrass mitigation credits will be issued to private property owners for eelgrass removal resulting from dock and channel dredging projects. (Imp 13.1, 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 30.1) NR 12 Protection of coastal dune habitats. NR 12.1 Exotic Vegetation Removal and Native Vegetation Restoration Require the removal of exotic vegetation and the restoration of native vegetation in dune habitat. (Imp 2.1, 13.1) NR 12.2 Dune Habitat Protection Design and site recreation areas to avoid impacts to dune habitat areas, and direct public access away from these resources through methods such as well- defined footpaths, boardwalks, protective fencing, and signage. (Imp 33.1, 33.2) Newport Beach General Plan ® !, Natural Resources Element Coastal dune habitat NR 12.3 Beach Sand Removal Limit earthmoving of beach sand in dune habitat areas to projects necessary for the protection of coastal resources and existing development. (Imp 6.1, 11.1) NR 13 Protection, maintenance, and enhancement of Southern California wetlands. Policies NR 13.1 Wetland Protection Recognize and protect wetlands for their commercial, recreational, water quality, and habitat value. (Imp 1.2, 2.1, 30.1) NR 13.2 Wetland Delineation Require a survey and analysis with the delineation of all wetland areas when the initial site survey indicates the presence or potential for wetland species or indicators. Wetland delineations will be conducted in accordance with the definitions of wetland boundaries established by California Department of Fish and Game, and /or United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) NR 14 Maintain and enhance deep water channels and ensure they remain navigable by boats. (Goal HB13) POlIC116 NR 14.1 Newport Bay Dredging Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bay. (Policy HB13.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 30.1) Newport Beach General Plan C Natural Resources Element NR 14.2 Interagency Coordination for Federal Navigational Channels Cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their maintenance and delineation of federal navigational channels at Newport Harbor in the interest in providing navigation and safety. (Policy HB13.2) (Imp 19.11) NR 14.3 Permit Processing Secure blanket permits or agreements through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal Commission to expedite permit processing for residential and commercial dock owners in the Bay. (Policy HB13.3) (Imp 17.1, 19.6, 19.11) NR 14.4 Wetland or Estuary Capacity Require that any project that includes diking, filling or dredging of an estuary must maintain the capacity of the wetland or estuary as required by State and federal law. (Imp 6.1, 13.1, 19.11) NR 14.5 New Structure Design Require that all structures permitted to encroach into open coastal waters, wetlands, and estuaries be sited and designed to be consistent with the natural appearance of the surrounding area. (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 13.1) NR 15 Proper disposal of dredge spoils to avoid disruption to natural habitats. Policies.. NR 15.1 Dredging Projects Monitor dredging projects within the region to identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs and utilize dredge spoils for beach nourishment. (Imp 10.2, 19.1, 19.16) NR 15.2 Regional Sediment Management Participate in regional sediment management by maintaining records of the number of channelized streams, miles of channelization in streams, volumes of sediment extracted from stream channels and debris basins, and the grain size distribution of the extracted sediments. (Imp 10.1, 19.11, 19.16) NR 15.3 Interagency Coordination for Future Dredging Projects Work with appropriate agencies to secure sediment disposal site(s) for future dredging projects. (Imp 19.31, 19.11, 19.16) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 16 Protection and management of Upper Newport Bay commensurate with the standards applicable to our nation's most valuable natural resources. (Goal HB7) Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly known as the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Polyicies ' NR 16.1 Funding Support for Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project Support and secure federal funding for Upper Newport Bay ecosystem restoration to restore the Upper Newport Bay to its optimal ecosystem. (Policy HB7.1) (Imp 44.8) NR 16.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, the California Department of Fish and Game, non - profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to improve resource management, implement resource enhancement projects and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy HB7 2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) NR 16.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Assume responsibility from the County to manage, operate and maintain the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth Center, such that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced, using a combination of public agency and private sector personnel as well as volunteers. (Policy HB7.3) (Imp 19.3, 40?) NR 16.4 Public Uses within Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Maintain public use of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) to the extent such use is consistent with the preservation of sensitive resources. (Policy HB7.4) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 16.5 Water - Related Education and Research within Upper Newport Bay Promote facilities in and around Upper Newport Bay to adequately serve as water quality and estuarine education and research programs. (Policy HB8.22) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) NR 17 Maintenance and expansion of designated open space resources. Banning Ranch Environmental Study Area Pollc16 NR 17.1 Open Space Protection Protect, conserve, maintain, designated open space areas that define the City's urban form, serve as habitat for many species, and provide recreational opportunities. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 17.2 Other Uses of Public Sites Designated for Open Space Consider conversion of public sites designated for open space to other uses only when the conversion will meet a significant need, and there are no alternative sites that could feasibly meet that need. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 17.3 New Open Space Areas Consider opportunities to expand designated open space areas within the City. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 18 Protection and preservation of important paleontological and archaeological resources. NR 18.1 New Development Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize impacts to such resources in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of significant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 18.2 Maintenance of Database Information Prepare and maintain sources of information regarding paleontological or archaeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological and archaeological findings. [Council Policy Manual] (Imp 10.1) NR 18.3 Potential for New Development to Impact Resources Notify cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow qualified representatives of such groups to monitor grading and /or excavation of development sites. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 19.16) NR 18.4 Donation of Materials Require new development, where in situ preservation and avoidance are not feasible, to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within Newport Beach or Orange County, whenever possible. (Imp 13.1) NR 19 Miniunized impacts from oil and gas drilling activities. Newport Beach General Plan i'r; Natural Resources Element West Newport oil field operations Poticles,,�' NR 19.1 New and Existing Extraction Activities Prohibit additional oil, gas and other hydrocarbon extraction activities within the City limits but allow that existing wells be used, if needed, for water injection systems that increase oil extraction, and consolidated when necessary. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.2 New Offshore Drilling Activities Oppose new offshore oil, gas and other hydrocarbon drilling activities. (Imp 9.1, 19.16) NR 19.3 New On -Shore Drilling Activities Prohibit on -shore support facilities for off -shore oil, gas and other hydrocarbon drilling. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.4 Consolidation of Existing Uses Encourage consolidation of existing oil, gas and other hydrocarbon activities. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 19.5 Slant Drilling Permit slant drilling in accordance with the City Charter and Municipal Code. (Imp 8.1) � o s off NR 20 Preservation of significant visual resources. Newport Beach General Plan Lr Natural Resources Element Pollci.es NR 20.1 Enhancement of Significant Resources Protect and, where feasible, enhance significant scenic and visual resources that include open space, mountains, canyons, ridges, ocean, and harbor from public vantage points, as shown in Figure NR3. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 20.2 New Development Requirements Require new development to restore and enhance the visual quality in visually degraded areas, where feasible, and provide view easements or corridors designed to protect public views or to restore public views in developed areas, where appropriate. (Imp 12.1) NR 20.3 Public Views Protect and enhance public views from the following roadway segments (shown in Figure NR3), and other locations may be identified in the future: (Imp 2.1, 29.3) • Avocado Avenue from San Joaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway • Back Bay Drive • Balboa Island Bridge • Bayside Drive from Coast Highway to Linda Island Drive • Bayside Drive at Promontory Bay • Coast Highway /Santa Ana River Bridge • Coast Highway /Newport Boulevard Bridge and Interchange • Coast Highway from Newport Boulevard to Marino Drive (Bayshores) Coast Highway /Newport Bay Bridge Coast Highway from Jamboree Road to Bayside Drive Coast Highway from Pelican Point Drive to city limits Eastbluff Drive from Jamboree Road to Backbay Drive • Irvine Avenue from Santiago Drive to University Drive • Jamboree Road from Eastbluf£Drive /University Drive to Bayview Way • Jamboree Road in the vicinity of the Big Canyon Park • Jamboree Road from Coast Highway to Bayside Drive • Lido Isle Bridge • MacArthur Boulevard from San) oaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway • Marguerite Avenue from San) oaquin Hills Road to Fifth Avenue • Newport Boulevard from Hospital Road /Westminster Avenue to Via Lido • Newport Center Drive from Newport Center Drive E/W to Farallon Drive /Granville Drive ®Newport Beach General Plan Ur Figure NR3 Coastal Views Pg 1- 8.5x11 color atural Resources Element Newport Beach General Plan L!:1 Natural Resources Element Pg 2- 8.5x11 color ®Newport Beach General Plan c�� Natural Resources Element • Newport Coast from Pelican Hill Road North to Coast Highway • Ocean Boulevard Pelican Hills Road South • San Joaquin Hills Road from Newport Ridge Drive to Spyglass Hill Road • San Miguel Drive from San Joaquin Hills Road to MacArthur Boulevard • State Route 73 from Bayview Way to the easterly City limit • Superior Avenue from Hospital Road to Coast Highway • University Drive from Irvine Avenue to the Santa Ana —Delhi Channel • Vista Ridge Road from Ocean Heights to Altezza Drive NR 20.4 Public View Corridor Landscaping Design and site new development, including landscaping, on the edges of public view corridors, including those down public streets, to frame, accent, and minimize impacts to public views. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 20.5 Public View Corridor Amenities Provide public trails, recreation areas, and viewing areas adjacent to public view corridors, where feasible. (Imp 2.1, 21.12, 33.2) NR 21 Minimized visual impacts of signs and utilities. Policies' NR 21.1 Signs and Utility Siting and Design Design and site signs, utilities, and antennas to minimize visual impacts. (Imp 2.1) NR 21.2 Illegal Signs and Legal Nonconforming SIgns Implement programs to remove illegal signs and amortize legal nonconforming signs. (Imp 2.1, 36.1) NR 21.3 Overhead Utilities Support programs to remove and underground overhead utilities, in new development as well as existing neighborhoods. (Imp 2.1, 19.13) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 22 Maintain the intensity of development around Newport Bay to be consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. NR 22.1 Shoreline Height Limitation Zone Maintain the Shoreline Height Limitation Zone to protect views of the water. Consider amending the boundary of this Zone where public views would not be impacted. (Imp 2.1) NR 22.2 Regulation of Structure Mass Continue to regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23 Development respects natural landforms such as coastal bluffs. rPollcfes:: ... ............................... NR 23.1 Maintenance of Natural Topography Preserve cliffs, canyons, bluffs, significant rock outcroppings, and site buildings to minimize alteration of the site's natural topography and preserve the features as a visual resource. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.2 Bluff Edge Setbacks Maintain approved bluff edge setbacks for the coastal bluffs within the communities of Castaways, Eastbluff, Park Newport, Newporter North (Harbor Cove), and Bayview Landing and neighborhoods from Jamboree Road to Corona del Mar, north of Bayside Drive, to ensure the preservation of scenic resources and geologic stability. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.3 Open Space Dedication or Preservation for New Planned Communities Require new planned communities to dedicate or preserve as open space the coastal bluff face and an area inland from the edge of the coastal bluff adequate to provide safe public access and to avoid or minimize visual impacts. (Imp 2. 1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) ®Newport Beach General Plan Natural NR 23.4 New Development on Blufftops Element Require all new blufftop development located on a bluff subject to marine erosion to be set back based on the predominant line of development. This requirement shall apply to the principal structure and major accessory structures such as guesthouses and pools. The setback shall be increased where necessary to ensure safety and stability of the development. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.5 New Accessory Structures on Blufftops Require new accessory structures, such as decks, patios and walkways, that do not require structural foundations to be sited at least 10 feet from the edge of bluffs subject to marine erosion. Require accessory structures to be removed or relocated landward when threatened by erosion, instability or other hazards. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.6 Canyon Development Standards Establish canyon development setbacks based on the predominant line of existing development for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. Do not permit development to extend beyond the predominant line of existing development by establishing a development stringline where a line is drawn between nearest adjacent comers of existing structures on either side of the subject property. Establish development stringlines for principle structures and accessory improvements. (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 23.7 New Development Design and Siting Design and site new development to minimize the removal of native vegetation, preserve rock outcroppings, and protect coastal resources. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 24 Increased energy efficiency in City facilities and operations and in private developments. NR 24.1 Incentives for Energy Conservation Develop incentives that encourage the use of energy conservation strategies by private and public developments. NR 24.2 Energy - Efficient Design Features Promote energy - efficient design features. (Imp 7.1) Newport Beach General Plan atural Resources Element NR 24.3 Incentives for Green Building Program Implementation Promote or provide' incentives for "Green Building" programs that go beyond the requirements of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and encourage energy efficient design elements as appropriate to achieve "green building" status. (Imp 7.1) NR 24.4 Incentives for Provision of LEED Certified Buildings Provide incentives for implementing Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) certified building such as fee waivers, bonus densities, and /or awards recognition programs. (Imp 2.1, 7.1) NR 24.5 New Methane Extraction Activities Allow new methane extraction activities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. (Imp 2.1, 27.1) Newport Beach General Plan Outline of Presentation by Aquatic Design Group 1. Aquatic Design Group • Experience • Number of Pools and Types Designed • Significant Projects in Southern CA/Nation • Research 2. What City of Newport Beach Currently operates: • 50 meter x 25 yard pool at Newport Harbor High School —Summer Only • 50 meter x 25 yard pool at CdM High School — Year Around • YMCA Current Pool Will provide Randy more information on what the City provides at each pool site I will measure and take pictures of each site for the presentations 3. Physical Differences in Pool Sizes /Shapes (required vs. desired) • Size • Shape • Depth (6.5 minimal depth for competitive, zero depth entry, etc.) • Current Area Available for Pool Area • Amenities (slides, diving board, water playground, and spray areas.) • Show sample lay -outs - 50 meter - 25 meter /yard, spray park area, 1 -2 slides, and water therapy pool - Other configurations 4. Other Infrastructure Needed depending on Pool Size (required vs. desired) • Parking • Restrooms/Locker Rooms • Deck • Equipment 5. Programming Elements • Recreational Swim • Competitive Use Programs— Water Polo & USS Swimming • Competitive Meets • Swim Lessons • Special Events • Rentals— Birthday Parties, etc. 6. Design & Construction Costs 7. Operating Cost • Cost regarding size /shape of different pools based on figures ADG has secured. S. Satisfying Community Needs _ Deleted: TheGreater • e 50 meter pool design= Currently City/School District have two _50_meter _ _ , Deleted: s -lo i served with a pools — what uses will and will not be served? • a 25 meter. 6 -8 lane pool, with amenities like spray area, slides, water Deleted: 95 %ofeommunity wiu he ...................... _ playground, and zero depth entry. How can a community get the greatest uses a,a by through a Pool design 9. Cost Recovery • Study ADG has completed. 10. Question Formatted: Bullets and Numbering "j Deleted: Next Step4 ! <O(Marie, what do want to eome out of this ?)l Colored maps can also be viewed on the City's webpage at: hftp://www.nbvision2025.com/ and also in the City Clerk's office yw ma Ar" 64; ON "P an Public Draft •x.,-pj-. Kl Acknowledqments Acknowledgments Don Webb, Mayor Steven Rosansky, Mayor Pro Tom Tod W. Ridgeway, Council Member Edward D. Selich, Council Member Keith D. Curry, Council Member Leslie Daigle, Council Member Richard Nichols, Council Member Michael Toerge, Chairman Jeffrey Cale, Vice Chairman Michael Henn Larry Tucker Barry Eaton Robert Hawkins Earl McDaniel Leslie Daigle, Council Member Steven Rosansky, Council Member Ed Selich, Council Member Barry Eaton, Planning Commissioner Jeffrey Cole, Planning Commissioner Michael Toerge, Planning Commissioner Garold B. Adams (former) Steven Bromberg (former) Norma Glover (former) John Heffernan (former) Dennis O'Neil (former) Gary Proctor (former) Shant Agajanian (former) Anne Gifford (farmer) Steven Kiser (former) Mike Kranzley (former) Kevin Weeda, Economic Development Committee Designee Cris Trapp, EQAC Designee Tom Anderson, Aviation Committee Designee Tim Collins, Harbor Commission Designee Allan Beek, Measure S Supporter Roger Alford Grace Dove Mike Johnson Larry Root Ron Baers Florence Felton' Heather Johnston - Reynolds' John Saunders Patrick Bartolic Nancy Gardner Alex Kakavas' James Schmiesing' Dorothy Beek' Gordon Glass Bill Kelly Hall Seely Marian Bergeson' Joseph Gleason Jr' Todd Knipp' Brett Shaves' Philip Bettencourt Louise Greeley Don Krotee Robert Shelton' Carol Boice Ledge Hale Lucille Kuehn Ed Siebel' Elizabeth Bonn Evelyn Hart" Phillip Lugar Alan Silcock' Karlene Bradley' Ernie Halchell' William Lusk Jackie Sukiasian' Gus Chabre Bob Hendrickson Marie Marston Jan Vandersloot John Corrough Tom Hyans Jim Navai Don Webb' Lila Crespin Mike Ishikawa Peter Oeth' Tom Webber Seth Darling' David Janes' Catherine O'Hara Jennifer Wesoloski' Julie Delaney' Kim Jansma Carl Ossipoff' Ron Yee Laura Dietz George Jefferies' Charles Remley Raymond Zanler Former member ®Newport Beach General Plan I I I Acknowledaments Patricia Temple, Planning Director Ginger Varin, Administrative Assistant Gaylene Olson, Department Assistant Jyll Ramirez, Department Assistant Ruby Garciamay, Office Assistant Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Jim Campbell, Senior Planner Tamara Campbell, Senior Planner Jay Garcia, Senior Planner Gregg Ramirez, Senior Planner Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner Janet Johnson Brown, Assistant Planner Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner Marina Marrelli, Assistant Planner Brandon Nichols, Assistant Planner Dan Campagnolo, GIS Analyst Kay Sims, Planning Technician George Berger, Program Manager Dan Trimble, Program Manager Urban Crossroads Carlton Waters, Principal Marlie Whiteman, Senior Engineer Applied Development Economics (ADE) Doug Svensson, President Peter Chong, Senior Associate Newport Beach General Plan Homer Bludau, City Manager Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager Dave Kiff, Assistant City Manager Debbie Lektorich, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Oborney, Administrative Assistant Tom Rossmiller, Harbor Resources Manager Robin Clausen, City Attorney Steve Barium, Public Works Director Rich Edmonston, Transportation /Development Services Manager Marie Knight, Recreation & Senior Services Director Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Tim Riley, Fire Chief Steve Bunting, Fire Marshal Consultant ' EIP Associates Elwood "Woodie" Tescher, Principal 1 Harriet Lai Ross, Senior Manager Jessie Barkley. Associate Planner Erin Efner, Associate Manager ' T.J. Weule, Associate Manager Kim Avila, Senior Manager Marianne Tanzer, Senior Manager Christopher Mundhenk, Associate Manager Geoff Hornek, Senior Scientist Marissa Staples, Environmental Professional Joel Miller, Senior Administrator Maggie Visser. GIS Specialist Paul Pribor, Associate Scientist ■ Ron Arzaga, Administrator James Songco, Graphics Specialist Paul Pribor, Associate Scientist I I I Acknowledaments Patricia Temple, Planning Director Ginger Varin, Administrative Assistant Gaylene Olson, Department Assistant Jyll Ramirez, Department Assistant Ruby Garciamay, Office Assistant Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Jim Campbell, Senior Planner Tamara Campbell, Senior Planner Jay Garcia, Senior Planner Gregg Ramirez, Senior Planner Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner Janet Johnson Brown, Assistant Planner Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner Marina Marrelli, Assistant Planner Brandon Nichols, Assistant Planner Dan Campagnolo, GIS Analyst Kay Sims, Planning Technician George Berger, Program Manager Dan Trimble, Program Manager Urban Crossroads Carlton Waters, Principal Marlie Whiteman, Senior Engineer Applied Development Economics (ADE) Doug Svensson, President Peter Chong, Senior Associate Newport Beach General Plan I 1 I 11 Contents Acknowledgments........................................................................... ............................... ii Acronyms......................................................................................... .............................AV I I I I CHAPTER 3 Land Use Element .......................................................... ............................3 -1 Introduction....................................................................... ............................... Our Starting Point — Newport Beach's Existing Land Uses ......................... Goalsand Policies ............................................................ ............................... Role and Character of Newport Beach ( "Who We Are') .............. Uses to Be Accommodated ( "What Uses Contribute to Our Community ?') ............................................... ............................... Organization and Form of Uses ( "How Are Land Uses Distributed ? „) ................................................. ............................... LandUse Diagram... ............................................................. ......... Community Character ( "Maintaining the Character of Our Neighborhoods and Districts') ..................... ............................... All Neighborhoods, Districts, and Corridors ........ ............................... Neighborhoods, Districts, and Corridors ( "Places That Distinguish Newport Beach').,,.,, ............................. ................ 3 -2 3 -4 3 -5 3 -5 101 .3-8 3 -77 ... 3-77 ... 3 -58 ... 3 -58 CHAPTER 4 Harbor and Bay Element ............................................... ............................4 -1 Introduction.... ...... ............................................. ...... ... ...... ....................................... 4 -2 Goalsand Policies ........................... .. ... ..... .. ........................................................... 4 -3 CHAPTER 1 Introduction .................................................................... ............................1 -1 How to Use the General Plan ................................................... ............................1 -6 How Newport Beach Residents Were Involved .................... ............................1 -9 General Plan Advisory Committee ................................... ............................1 -9 VisioningProcess ............................................................... ....... ....... ................. 1 -9 General Plan Update Policy Preparation Process ........ ...........................1 -10 LandUse Alternatives ......................................................... ...........................1 Organization of the General Plan by Element ..................... ...........................1 -10 -10 RelatedDocuments.. .... __ ................................................................................... 1-13 Implementing and Amending the Plan ................................. ...........................1 -13 CHAPTER 2 Vision Statement ............................................................ ............................2 -1 Community Character ....................................................... ............................2 -2 ' Growth Strategy, Land Use, and Development ............. ............................2 -3 A Healthy Natural Environment ......................................... ............................2 -4 ' Efficient and Safe Circulation ............................................ ............................2 CommunityServices ........................................................... . ............................ -4 2 -4 Recreation Opportunities ................................................... ............................2 -4 Boating and Waterways ..................................................... ............................2 -5 Airport................................................................................. ............................... 2-5 Responsive Government ............... ................................................................. 2 -5 I I I I CHAPTER 3 Land Use Element .......................................................... ............................3 -1 Introduction....................................................................... ............................... Our Starting Point — Newport Beach's Existing Land Uses ......................... Goalsand Policies ............................................................ ............................... Role and Character of Newport Beach ( "Who We Are') .............. Uses to Be Accommodated ( "What Uses Contribute to Our Community ?') ............................................... ............................... Organization and Form of Uses ( "How Are Land Uses Distributed ? „) ................................................. ............................... LandUse Diagram... ............................................................. ......... Community Character ( "Maintaining the Character of Our Neighborhoods and Districts') ..................... ............................... All Neighborhoods, Districts, and Corridors ........ ............................... Neighborhoods, Districts, and Corridors ( "Places That Distinguish Newport Beach').,,.,, ............................. ................ 3 -2 3 -4 3 -5 3 -5 101 .3-8 3 -77 ... 3-77 ... 3 -58 ... 3 -58 CHAPTER 4 Harbor and Bay Element ............................................... ............................4 -1 Introduction.... ...... ............................................. ...... ... ...... ....................................... 4 -2 Goalsand Policies ........................... .. ... ..... .. ........................................................... 4 -3 Contents Diversity of Land Uses .......................... Diversity of Water Uses ........................ Public Access ........ ............................... Water Quality and The Environment. Visual Character .. ............................... Administration ....... ............................... ...................... ............................... 4 -3 ...................... ............................... 4 -5 ......... ............................... 4 -8 ............ ............................... 4 -10 .................... ............................... 4 -14 .................... ............................... 4 -15 CHAPTER 5 Housing Element ............................................................ ............................5 -1 ExecutiveSummary ................................................................ ............................... 5 -2 RHNA and City Responsibility ............................................ ............................5 -; Constraints and Opportunities .......................................... ............................5 -3 Focus of Housing Programs ............................................. ............................... 5 -4 Introduction............................................................................. ............................... 5 -4 Newport Coast Annexation ............................................ ............................... 5 -5 DataSources ........................................................................ ............................5 -5 Organization of the Housing Element.. ....... 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I ............. 5-6 PublicParticipation ............................................................. ............................5 -6 Time Period Covered by the Housing Element ............... ......... ................... 5 -7 Review and Update of the Housing Element ................. .. ....... ................... 5 -7 Community Housing Market Analyses ................................. ............................... 5 -7 Housing Stock Characteristics ........................................ ............................... 5 -7 Housing Unit Projections ................................................ ............................... 5 -17 PopulationTrends ............................................................... ...........................5 -18 Household Characteristics ................................ . ................................ . ......... 5 -20 Employment Trends and Projections ........................... ............................... 5 -24 Special Needs Population Groups .................................. ...........................5 -25 HousingNeeds ................................................. ..................................... ....... ..5 -33 Nongovernmental Constraint s ............................................................ ........ 5 -57 Governmental Constraints ................................................ ...........................5 -58 California Environmental Quality Act . ................................... ....... ... I.,....... 5 -65 Housing Plan: Goals, Policies, Quantified Objectives, and Programs........ 5 -65 General Review of 1992 Housing Element and Housing Activities, 2000-2005 .................................................................. ............................... 5-66 Housing Element Coastal Zone Review .................................................. ...5 -69 Year 2000 -2008 Housing Plan ........................................... ...........................5 -70 Conservation and Improvement of Housing .......... ............................... 5 -72 Variety of Housing Opportunities ............................. ............................... 5 -73 Adequate Residential Sites ....................................... ............................... 5 -76 Provision and Preservation of Affordable Housing . ............................... 5 -77 Housing for Special Needs Groups .......................... ............................... 5 -75 FairHousing ................................................................. ............................... 5 -86 ProgramMonitoring ................................................... ............................... 5 -81 CHAPTER 6 Historical Resources Element ........................................ ............................6 -1 Introduction .. Context —Early History .................. Relevant and Related Programs Federal Programs ............... State Programs .................... ®Newport Beach General Plan ....................................... ............................... 6 2 ....................................... ............................... 6 -3 ....................................... ............................... 6 -5 .......................................... ............................... 6-5 .......................................... ............................... 6 -5 I I Contents Local Regulations— Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual ........... 6 -6 ' Goals and Policies ..................................................................... ...........................6 -11 CHAPTER Circulation Element ....................................................... ............................7 -1 Introduction................................................................................. ............................7 Context...................................................................................... ............................... -2 7 -2 Setting................................................................................. ............................... 7 -2 Local Roadway System ................... . ...... ... ..................................................... Roadway Classification System ................................................... ............. 7 -4 ..... 7 -4 RoadwayOperations .......................................................... ............................7 -5 TruckTraffic ........................................................................... ............................7 -7 ' Regional Facilities ................................................................ ............................7 -7 Public Transportation ........................................................... ............................7 -7 Trails..................................................................................... ............................... 7-8 Transportation Systems Management /Travel Demand Management.............................................................. ............................... 7 -9 Parking.................................................................................. ...........................7 -10 Transportation Funding ............................................... .................................. 7 -10 Goalsand Policies ..................................................................... ...........................7 -10 Mobility........................................................................ ............................... 7 -10 RoadwaySystem ........................................................ ............................... 7 -12 Regional Transportation ............................................ ............................... 7 -14 Public Transportation ............................................... _....................._........ 7 -19 Alternative Transportation Modes .......................... ............................... 7 -21 1 Transportation Systems Management (TSM) /Travel Demand Management(TDM) .......................................... ............................... 7 -27 Parking......................................................................... ............................... Transportation Funding .............................................. ............................... 7 -29 7 -31 CHAPTER 8 Recreation Element .................................................... ............................... 8 -1 Introduction................................................................................. ............................8 -2 Context......................................................................................... ............................8 -3 Parks and Recreational Facilities ...................................... ............................8 Marine Recreation and Facilities ...................................... ............................8 -3 -8 Needs........................................................................................... ............................8 -9 Citywide Issues and Needs ............................................... ...........................8 -10 ServiceAreas ....................................................................... ...........................8 -12 Goalsand Policies ..................................................................... ...........................8 -16 Park and Recreation Facil ities .................................. ............................... Recreation Programs ................................................. ............................... 8 -16 8 -21 SharedFacil ities .......................................................... ............................... 8 -22 Coastal Recreation and Support Facil ities .............. ............................... 8 -23 Marine Recreation ..................................................... ............................... 8 -25 PublicAccess .............................................................. ............................... 8 -27 CHAPTER 9 Arts and Cultural Element .......................................... ............................... 9 -1 ' Introduction................................................. ............................................................ 9 -2 Community Organizations and Programs .............................. ............................9 -3 ' Cultural Arts Organizations and Programs ....................... ............................9 -3 ' I Newport Beach General Plan 11 Contents City of Newport Beach Arts Commission ........................ ............................9 -3 Performing and Visual Arts Facilities ................................. ............................9 -4 Museums............................................................................ ............................... 9 -4 Events and Festivals ......................................................... ............................... 9 -4 Goalsand Policies ..................................................................... ............................9 -5 Partiapation in Culture and Arts ................................ ............................... 9 -5 Provision of Physical Facil ities.................................... .................... ............. 9 -6 Funding.......................................................................... ............................... 9 -6 CHAPTER 10 Natural Resources Element ........................................ ...........................10 -1 Introduction........................................................................... ............................... 10-2 Context................................................................................... ............................... 10 -3 WaterSupply ....................................................................... ...........................10 -3 WaterQuality .................................................................. ............................... 10 -4 AirQuality ............................................................................ ...........................10 -5 BiologicalResources .......................................................... ...........................10 -6 Open Space Resources ...... ....................................................................... 10 -13 Archaeological and Paleontological Resources ......... ..........................10 -15 Mineral Resources ............................................................. ..........................10 -15 VisualResources ................................................................ ..........................10 -16 EnergyConservation ..... ............................................................................. 10 -17 Goalsand Policies .............................................................. ............................... 10 -17 WaterSuppl y............................................................ ............................... 70 -77 WaterQual ity......................................................... ...... ....... ............. ...... 70 -78 AirQual ity........ ....... ...... ..................... ....... ....... ....... ............................ ..... 70-23 Biological Resources ............................................... ............................... 70 -26 Open Space Resources .......................................... ............................... 70 -33 Archaeological and Paleontological Resources . ............................... 70 -34 Mineral Resources .................................................. ............................... 70 -34 VisualResources ....................................................... ............................... 70 -35 Energy Conservation .............................................. ............................... 70 -47 CHAPTER 11 Safety Element ............................................................. ...........................11 -1 Introduction........................................................................... ............................... 11 -2 Context................................................................................... ............................... 11-2 CoastalHazards ................................................................. ...........................11 -2 GeologicHazards .......................................................... ............................... 11 -4 SeismicHazards .................................................................. ...........................11 -7 FloodHazards .......................... ................................. - ...... - ....... ...... .............. 11 -8 FireHazards ........................................................................ ..........................11 -11 HazardousMaterials...... - ...... ...... .... ..... ....... .............................................. 11 -12 AviationHazards ............. ............................................................................. 11 -18 DisasterPlanning ............................................................... ..........................11 -18 Goalsand Policies ........................ ..................................................................... 11 -19 Coastal Hazards Minimization of Tsunamis and Rogue Wave Hazards.............................................................. ............................... 77 -79 Coastal Hazards. Minimization of Storm Surge and Seiche Hazards 7 7 -20 Coastal Hazards. Minimization of Coastal Erosion Hazard ................. 77-27 ®Newport Beach General Plan I [] I L I 1 I G [1 I I r' L✓' I Contents Seismic and Geologic Hazards. Minimization of Seismic and GeologicHazards.............. ................... .................... ....................... 77-23 Flood Hazards: Protection from Flooding Risks ..... ............................... 77-24 Fire Hazards. Protection from Wildfire and Urban Fire Risk ................. 77 -25 Hazardous Materials: Minimization of Hazardous Materials -6 Exposure........................................................... .............................1. 77-26 Aviation Hazards. Protection from Aviation - Related Hazards.........., 77 -27 Disaster Planning: Adequate Disaster Planning .... ............................... 77 -28 CHAPTER 12 Noise Element ............................................................. ...........................12 -1 Introduction.................................... ............................... ...............12 -2 Background................................................................................ ...........................12 -2 Context.......... .... ............................. ............ ...... .... ................ ............... ................... 12 -4 Transportation Noise Sources.,, ........... .. ... ........ 12-4 Nontransportation Noise Sources (Stationary Noise Sources) ................12 -6 Noise-Sensitive Receptors ................................................ ................... .. ........ 12 -8 Community Noise Contours, ...... I ......... ............ 111.11 ........... 1.1.12-8 Typical Noise Attenuation Methods ........ ............. .. .................................. 12 -21 Goalsand Policies ............. .. ............................................... .. .............................. 12 -24 Noise and Land Use Compatibility......... .... ............... .... ......... ...... ......... 72 -24 Transportation - Related Noise ................................. ............................... 72 -26 NontransportaGOn- Related Noise .......................... ............................... 72 -28 Construction Noise ................................................... ............................... 72 -30 CHAPTER 13 Implementation Program ........................................... ...........................13 -1 Development Management System ....... ............. ....... .......... ...........................13 -2 1. General Plan ........................... ... ............... .................. .. ............ ............... 13 -3 2. Zoning Code .......... ...... ........... ... ............... ...... ............ .. ........................... 13 -5 3. Specific Plans ................................................................ ...........................13 -9 4. Development Plans /Planned Communities ........... ..........................13 -11 5. Local Coastal Plan .................................... .. .................. ........................ 13 -12 6. Subdivision Ordinance ................. .. ................................... .. ................. 13 -12 7. Building and Construction Code .............................. ..........................13 -13 8. Other Codes and Ordinances ........... .............................................. ...13 -14 9. City Council Policy Manual ......................... ..... ................................... 13 -16 10. DataBase Management and Development Tracking and Monitoring-, ............................................................................... ............ 13-16 Development Entitlement and Permitting . .................................................... 13 -17 11. Subdivision Applications and Review Process ........ ..........................13 -18 12. Development Plan Review .......................................... ........................ 13 -18 13. California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) ........ ..........................13 -19 14. Fiscal Impact Analysis ................... ...................................... .................. 13 -20 15. Development Agreements ........................................ ..........................13 -21 16. Building Permits ....... ................. ...... ............ ................. . .......................... 13 -22 17. Other Permits ................................................................ ..........................13 -22 Governance......................................... ...... ......................................................... 13 -23 18. Administrative Procedures ........................................................... ........ 13 -23 19. Interagency Coordination ........... ............ ............................................ 13 -23 20. Annexation ................................................................... ..........................13 -30 Newport Beach General Plan Contents Public Infrastructure Plans .................................................. ............................... 13 -31 21. Mobility Infrastructure and Traffic Management ... ..........................13 -31 22. Public Works ................................................................. ..........................13 -36 23. Water ....................................................................... ............................... 13 -36 24. Sewer ............................................................................ ..........................13 -37 25. Storm Drainage ........................................................... ..........................13 -38 26. Solid Waste ................................................................... ..........................13 -39 27. Energy ........................................................................... ..........................13 -39 28. Telecommunications .................................................. ..........................13 -40 29. Public Streetscape Improvement Plans ................. . .......................... 13 -40 30. Harbor Resources Planning and Management ..... ..........................13 -41 Public Service Facility Plans ............................................... ............................... 13 -42 31. Police ....................................................................... ............................... 13 -42 32. Fire Protection ......................................................... ............................... 13 -42 33. Parks and Recreation ................................................. ..........................13 -43 Public Services and Programs .............................. ............................... 34. Economic Development ......................... ............................... 35. Housing Programs ..................................... ............................... 36. Code Enforcement ................................... ............................... 37. Property Maintenance and Enhancement ......................... 38. Police Protection ....................................... ............................... 39. Fire Protection ............................................ ............................... 40. Parks and Recreation ............................... ............................... 41. Landscape and Public Facilities Maintenance .................. 42. Harbor and Bay ......................................... ............................... 43. Community Involvement ......................... ............................... Financing............................................................. ............................... 44. Municipal Budgeting .......................... ............................... 45. Business Improvement Districts .......... ............................... 46. Community Facilities and Special Assessment Districts 13 -44 ..... 13 -44 13 -49 .....13 -50 .....13 -51 .....13 -51 .. ... 13 -52 ..... 13 -53 ....13 -53 ..... 13 -54 .... 13 -55 ... 13-56 .....13 -56 ..... 13 -59 ....13-60 APPENDIX A Statistical Area Land Use Tables ................................... ............................... A -1 APPENDIXB Glossary ........................................................................ ............................... B -1 ©Newport Beach General Plan I Figures Figures Figure 11 Southern California Regional Map ......................... ................................................. 1 -3 Figure 12 Sphere of Influence ( SOI) .............................................................. ............................1 -7 Figure LU1 General Plan Land Use ................................. ............................... ...........................3 -13 Figure LU2 Statistical Area Locator Map ...................................................... ...........................3 -15 Figure LU3 General Plan Land Use Legend ................................................. ...........................3 -17 Figure LU4 Statistical Area Map A ................................................................. ...........................3 -19 Figure LU5 Statistical Area Map B ................................... ............................... ...........................3 -21 Figure LU6 Statistical Area Map C ................................................................. ...........................3 -23 Figure LU7 Statistical Area Map D ............................. ................................ ............................... 3 -25 FigureLU8 Statistical Area Map E ........... .................................................................................. 3 -27 Figure LU9 Statistical Area Map F .............................. ............. .. .... .. .......................................... 3 -29 Figure LU10 Statistical Area Map G ................................................ .. .... .. .................................... 3 -31 Figure LU11 Statistical Area Map H ............................. .. .... .. ....... ................................... ..... ... ...... 3 -33 Figure LU12 Statistical Area Map I ............ .............................. ........ ___ ................................... 3 -35 Figure LU13 Statistical Area Map J .............. ......... .. .... .. ............................................... .. .... .. ....... 3 -37 FigureLU14 Statistical Area Map K. .................................. _ .... _ .... _ .... ....................................... 3-39 Figure LU15 Statistical Area Map L .................. ..... .. .... ...................................... ..... .. .... .. .... ......... 3 -41 FigureLU16 Planning Sub - Areas ......................................... ....... ..... .. .... .. ..................................... 3 -65 Figure LU17 Banning Ranch Development Constraints ........... .. ..... ... ..................................... 3 -69 Figure LU18 West Newport Mesa ................................................... ........... ....... ........................... 3 -77 Figure LU19 Balboa Peninsula Lido Village /Cannery Village /McFadden Square ........ .. .... 3 -85 Figure LU20 Balboa Village ................................................ ............................... ...........................3.89 Figure LU21 Newport Center /Fashion Island., ..... __ .......... _ ...................... .... _ .... ................. .3-93 FigureLU22 Airport Area .................................................... ............................... ...........................3.99 Figure LU23 Airport Area Residential Villages Illustrative Concept Diagram .....................3 -101 FigureLU24 West Newport ............................. ........................ .... .... ...... ................................ ..... .3 -111 Figure LU25 Old Newport Boulevard ............................. ...... ... ....................................... ....... .... 3 -115 Figure LU26 Mariner's Mile..., ..... _ ............................................ _ .... _ ........................ ..... __ _..3-121 Figure LU27 Corona Del Mar ......................... .. .... ............................... .. ..... .. .... .......................... 3 -127 FigureH1 Airport Area ............................................ .. ... ... . .................................... ..... .. .... .. ........ 5 -37 Figure H2 Newport Center /Fashion Island .............................. ............................................... 5 -39 FigureH3 Banning Ranch_ .................................. _ ..... _ ........... ................... ...................... .... 5-41 Figure H4 West Newport Mesa ............................. .......................................................... .. ....... 5 -45 Figure H5 Balboa Peninsula Lido Village /Cannery Villa ge /Mcfadd en Square ... .. ......... 5 -47 FigureH6 Balboa Village ............................................................................... ...........................5 -49 Figure H7 Old Newport Boulevard ............................................................... ...........................5 -53 FigureH8 Mariner's Mile ....................... .................................................................. ............ .. ..... 5 -55 Figure HR1 Historical Resources....................................................................... ............................6 -7 Figure CE1 Master Plan of Streets and Highways .......................................... .. ....................... 7 -15 Figure CE2 General Plan Roadway Cross - Sections ............................................. .. ................. 7 -17 Figure CE3 Recommended Intersection Improvements ... ... ....................... .. ... .. ...... ..... ........ 7 -18 Figure CE4 Bikeways Master Plan ................................................................... ...........................7 -23 Figure CE5 Equestrian and Hiking Trails Master Plan ................................... ...........................7 -25 Figure R1 Existing Recreational Facilities ..................................................... ............................8 -5 Figure R2 Proposed Park and Recreational Facilities ............................... ...........................8 -13 Figure NR1 Biological Resources ...................................... ............................... ...........................10 -9 Newport Beach General Plan Figures Figure NR2 Environmental Study Areas ........................................................ ..........................10 -11 FigureNR3 Coastal Views .......................................................................... ............................... 10 -37 FigureS1 Coastal Hazards .................. ..................................................................................... 11 -5 FigureS2 Seismic Hazards ......................................................................... ............................... 11 -9 FigureS3 Flood Hazards ...................... ................................................................................... 11 -13 Figure S4 Wildfire Hazards ............................................................................ ..........................11 -15 Figure N1 Existing Noise Contours (1) .......................................................... ...........................12 -9 Figure N2 Existing Noise Contours (2) .................................................... ............................... 12 -11 Figure N3 Existing Noise Contours (3) .................................................... ............................... 12 -13 Figure N4 Future Noise Contours ( 1) ........................................................... ..........................12 -15 Figure N5 Future Noise Contours ( 2) ...................................................... ............................... 12 -17 Figure N6 Future Noise Contours ( 3) ...................................................... ............................... 12 -19 ®Newport Beach General Plan Tables Tables Table LU1 Land Use Plan Classifications .............. ............................. .......................... ............ 3 -43 Table H1 Net Additional and Total Housing Units, 1980 -2005 .................. .............. ............. 5 -8 Table H2 Housing Unit Mix (2005) ................................................................. ............................5 -8 Table H3 Residential Density by Area .................. .... ....... ............................ ............................5 -8 Table H4 Densities of Attached Housing .................................... ................ ............. ............... 5 -9 TableH5 Housing Tenure ............................................................................... ............................5 -9 Table H6 Percent of Renter Occupied Units ...... .................................................................. 5 -10 Table H7 Major Rental Projects ......... .......... .......... ... ...... ............. ............. I ............................. 5 -10 Table H8 Condominium Conversion, 1995- 2005 ...................................... ...........................5 -11 Table H9 Overall Housing Unit Vacancy Rate Newport Beach, 1980-2000, __ ........... 5-12 Table H10 City Rental Apartment Vacancy Comparison ....................................... .. .... ...... 5 -12 Table H11 Mobile Home Parks ........................................ ............................... ...........................5 -14 Table H12 City of Newport Beach Assisted (and Affordable) Housing Summary .,,..,,..,,5 -16 Table H13 Population Trends. 1980 - 2005 .............................................. .... ... ...........................5 -17 Table H14 Housing Trends, 1980 - 2005 ................. .................................................................... 5 -18 Table H15 Population Growth, Orange County and Newport Beach, 1910- 2010 .......... 5 -18 Table H16 Persons per Occupied Unit, 1970- 2000 .......... .. ........... .. .......... .. ........... ................ 5 -19 Table H17 Population by Age, City of Newport Beach, 1970- 2000 ........ ...........................5 -20 Table H18 School Enrollment, 1970-2000..,, ........ _ ................................................................ 5-20 Table H19 Racial and Ethnic Composition ....................... .. .......... .. .......... .. ............................ 5 -21 Table H2O Racial and Ethnic Composition, Newport Coast .................... ...........................5 -21 Table H21 Head of Household by Ethnicity, Newport Beach and Orange County, 2000 ............................................................................................. ............................... 5-22 Table H22 Median Household Incomes (1980- 2000), Orange County and NewportBeach ............................................................................. ...........................5 -22 Table H23 Income Group Housing Expenditure, 2000 ............................... ...........................5 -23 Table H24 Employment— Newport Beach and Orange County ........ ...... .. ........................ 5 -25 Table H25 UCI Off- Campus Housing Office Housing Costs for Newport Beach, 2000 ................................................... ................. ........................................................ 5 -26 Table H26 Persons per Household ..... ...... ........... ...................................................................... 5 -29 Table H27 Projected Regional Demand in Newport Beach, 1998 - 2008 ...........................5 -33 Table H28 Total Construction Need by Income, 1998 - 2008 ..................... ...........................5 -33 Table H29 Total Construction Need by Income Newport Coast, 1998 -2008 ...................5 -34 Table H30 Potential Residential Sites ............................... .. ................ .. ...... ..... .. ....................... 5 -35 Table H31 Summary of Zoning Code Provisions by District —City of Newport Beach .....5 -60 Table H32 Comparison of Permit Fees — Nearby Jurisdictions, December 2005 ..............5 -64 Table H33 Residential Development Impact Fees in Newport Beach ... ...........................5 -65 Table H34 Total Number of New Additional Housing Units Permitted ..... ...........................5 -68 Table H35 Remaining RHNA Allocation, 1998 - 2008 ................................................... ........... 5 -68 Table H36 Housing Goals, 2006 - 2008 ................ ...................................................................... 5 -70 Table R1 Parkland Acreage Needs ............................................................ ...........................8 -10 Table N1 Representative Environmental Noise Levels .............................. .......................... 12 -4 Table N2 Land Use Noise Compatibility Matrix .................. ................................................ 12 -23 Table N3 Noise Standards ........................................... ....................... .................................. 12 -24 Table Al Statistical Area Table .................................. ................................................... .........._B -2 Table A2 Anomaly Locations ...................................... ............................................................. B -5 Newport Beach General Plan Acronyms ' Acronyms ADAP ADT AELUP AHHPAC AILS AWG AIDS Drug Assistance Program average daily traffic Airport Environs Land Use Plan Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committee advanced life support Airport Working Group South Coast Air Basin , Basin BBSC Back Bay Science Center BIDS Business Improvement Districts BLS basic life support BMPs Best Management Practices BSIP Bus Service Implementation Program California Finance Agency CaIHFA Caltrans CAPER California Department of Transportation Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report , CDBG Community Development Block Grant CDFG California Department of Fish and Game CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CG -A General Commercial A CG -B General Commercial B ' CG -C General Commercial C CHRIS California Historic Resources Information System CIOSA Circulation and Improvement and Open Space Agreement CIP Capital Improvement Program CLUP Coastal Land Use Plan CMP Congestion Management Program CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level ' CNU Congress for the New Urbanism CO carbon monoxide CoC Continuum of Care ' CO -G General Commercial Office CO -G1 General Commercial Office A CO -G2 General Commercial Office B CO -M CO -R Medical Commercial Office Regional Commercial Office CR Regional Commercial CRHR California Register of Historical Resources ®Newport Beach General Plan Acronvms Acronym Definition CUP Conditional Use Permit CV-A Visitor - Serving Commerical A CV -B Visitor - Serving Commerical B dB Decibel dBA A- weighted decibel DCA Deterred Certification Area EIR Environmental Impact Report EPA Environmental Protection Agency ESAs Environmental Study Areas ESHAs Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas FAA Federal Aviation Administration GIS Geographic Information System GMA Growth Management Area GMP Growth Management Program GPAC General Plan Advisory Committee GRS Groundwater Replenishment System HCD State Department of Housing and Community Development HOPWA Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS HUD Housing and Urban Development HVAC Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICC International Code Council IG General Industrial IL Light Industrial IRWD Irvine Ranch Water District JWA John Wayne Airport LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission LCP Local Coastal Plan LEED Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design LEED -NP LEED for Neighborhood Developments LIP Implementation Plan MAP million annual passengers Mbbl million barrels Mesa Mesa Consolidated Water District MFR Multi - Family Residential MIS Management Information Systems MMP Mitigation Monitoring Program MRZ Mineral Resource Zones MU -A Mixed Use A MU -A1 Mixed Use Al Newport Beach General Plan m Acronvms Acronym Definition MU -A2 Mixed Use A2 MU -B Mixed Use B MU -131 Mixed Use B1 MU -132 Mixed Use B2 MU -133 Mixed Use B3 MU -134 Mixed Use B4 MU -C Mixed Use C MU -C1 Mixed Use C1 MU -C2 Mixed Use C2 MWD Metropolitan Water District NBFD Newport Beach Fire Department NCCP Natural Communities Conservation Plan NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NOx nitrogen oxides NO2 nitrogen dioxide NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NPDFS National Pollution Discharge Flimination System NRDC Natural Resources Defense Council NRHP National Register of Historic Places OCC Orange Coast College OCCP Orange County 2005 -2010 Consolidated Plan OCSD Orange County Sanitation District OCTA Orange County Transportation Authority OCWD Orange County Water District OPR State Office of Planning and Research OS Open Space OS[RV] Open Space /Residential Village PCF Passenger Car Fquivalent PF Public Facilities PI Private Institutions PI -A Private Institutions A PI -B Private Institutions B PR Parks and Recreation PRD Planned Residential Development PUC California Public Utilities Commission R -1 Single Family Residential R -1.5 Restricted Two - Family Residential R -2 Two - Family Residential R -A Residential Agricultural RF Fstate Residential ®Newport Beach General Plan Acronvms -Acronym Definition RH -A High Density Residential A RH -B High Density Residential B RH -C High Density Residential C RH -D High Density Residential D RHNA Regional Housing Needs Assessment RL Low Density Residential RM -A Medium Density Residential A RM -B Medium Density Residential B RM -C Medium Density Residential C RMS remote monitoring systems RWQCB California Regional Water Quality Control Board RVL Very Low Density Residential SCAG Southern California Association of Government SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District SCE Southern California Edison Company SCG Southern California Gas Company SJHTC San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor S02 sulfur dioxide SoCaIPAPA Southern California Plein Air Painter's Association Sol Sphere of Influence SP specific plan SPAT Orange County Special Populations Action Team SPON Stop Polluting Our Newport SRAS source receptor areas SRO Single Room Occupancy SSOs sanitary sewer overflows TBR Technical Background Report TDM Travel Demand Management TMDLs Total Maximum Daily Loads TPO Traffic Phasing Ordinance TRI Toxics Release Inventory TS Tidelands and Submerged Lands TSM Transportation Systems Management UCI UniversityofCalifornia,Irvine USGBC United States Green Building Council USPS United States Postal Service VPD vehicles per day WDRs Waste Discharge Requirements WEC Watershed Executive Committee WQMP Water Quality Management Plan Newport Beach General Plan NN %01 7 Introduction INTRODUCTION The General Plan for the City of Newport Beach presents a vision for the City's future and a strategy to make that vision a reality. The Plan is the result of thousands of hours of research and technical studies, the collective efforts of the diversity of elected decision- makers, individuals, and agencies who cumulatively guide and shape land use development and natural resource conservation, and the engagement of numerous individuals throughout the community who have articulated their hopes and expectations for the City's future. Newport Beach has progressed from a small tourist - oriented beach community to a highly desirable residential community of approximately 83,000 residents. One of Southern California's most appealing coastal communities, Newport Beach is renowned for its beautiful coastal lands and harbor; excellent fishing, surfing, and boating opportunities; large ecological preservers; retail centers, festivals and events, and quality residential neighborhoods (Figure I1). The General Plan recognizes that Newport Beach is primarily a residential community, with diverse coastal and upland neighborhoods. As Newport Beach is almost fully developed, the Plan focuses on conserving the existing pattern of land uses and establishes policies for their protection and long term maintenance. However, there are a number of areas of the City that are not achieving their full potential and the Plan establishes strategies for their enhancement and revitalization. The General Plan identifies creative strategies for the re-use of land to provide opportunities for new housing and commercial uses that will complement and enhance Newport Beach's character and livability. The General Plan also provides guidance to ®Newport Beach General Plan 6 z }) )\ : }jJa /\\G� / z z o ° .r I 1 I F I r, L I Introduction preserve the qualities that define the natural and built environment. Specific goals and policies address the enhancement of open space, marine and harbor uses, historic and cultural resources, and recreational facilities. Other portions of the General Plan provide strategies to protect residents and businesses from adverse impacts such as noise and safety hazards. This framework for the General Plan carefully considered in contest of community objectives for the provision of an efficient transportation system that minimizes congestion for residents, employees, and visitors. At the same time, it recognizes the need to balance mobility objectives with priorities of Newport Beach's residents for the character of its neighborhoods and commercial districts and corridors. Finally, the Government Code states that that the general plan must cover the entire area within the city limits and any land outside its boundaries that "bears relation to its planning." This provides cities with an opportunity to indicate their concerns for nearby unincorporated areas, particularly in areas that may someday be annexed. In Newport Beach, the General Plan covers areas within the city limits and also provides guidance to the City's "Sphere of Influence" (SOI) area, known as Banning Ranch. The Banning Ranch area is located in the western -most portion of the community and encompasses approximately 516 acres, of which 465 acres are under the jurisdiction of Orange County, and 53 acres are within the City of Newport Beach city boundaries (Figure 12). ' Between November 2001 and January 2003, the City facilitated a Community Visioning process to elicit the values, aspirations, and ideas of the Newport Beach community. Conmunxit, Direction jar the Future: A Summary of the General Plan Update iiisioning Process was produced by the City and presents the findings from the process. The findings from this process were used as a framework for the General Plan Update and to guide future planning efforts. ' The Newport Beach General Plan is a document adopted by the City Council that serves several purposes: • Provides a vision and framework for Newport Beach's long -range physical and economic development and resource conservation that reflects the aspirations of the communiry ■ Provides strategies and specific implementing actions that will allow this vision to be accomplished • Establishes a basis for judging whether specific development proposals and public projects are in harmony with Plan policies and standards ■ Allows City departments, other public agencies, and private developers to design projects that I will enhance the character of the community, preserve and enhance critical environmental and historical resources, and minimize hazards ' ■ Provide the basis for establish ng and setting priorities for detailed plans and implementing programs, such as the Zoning Code, Capital Improvement Plans, facilities plans, and specific plans r� L INewport Beach General Plan Introduction How to Use the General Plan The City of Newport Beach General Plan is intended to provide protection and preservation for existing neighborhoods. The General Plan is intended for use by all members of the community. if you are a resident, the Plan indicates the general types of uses that are permitted around your home, the long -range plans and changes that may affect your neighborhood, and the policies the Cite will use to evaluate development applications that might affect you and your neighbors, The Plan also informs you regarding how it plans to improve transportation infrastructure, continue to provide adequate parks, schools, police, fire, and other public services, protect valued open spaces, water resources, and environmental resources, and protect residents from the risks of earthquakes, fires, and other natural hazards. The General Plan is also a tool to help City staff, City Commissions, and the City Council make land use and public investment decisions. It provides the framework for the City's Zoning Ordinance. It identifies the economic development, transportation improvements, community service and facility improvements, and environmental programs- needed to sustain and improve the quahty of life in the City. Future development decisions must be consistent with the Plan. Finally, the Plan is intended to help other public agencies, from Caltrans to our local school districts, as they contemplate future actions in Newport Beach. While the Plan's narrative text and maps frame the key proposals, the essence of the Plan lies in its goals, policies, and implementation actions. These are declarative statements that set forth the City's approach to various issues. Goals, policies, and implementation actions are described as follows: • Goals describe ideal future conditions for a particular topic, such as for Banning Ranch, the Harbor and Bav, traffic congestion, or affordable housing. Goals tend to be very general and broad. • Policies provide guidance to assist the Cite as it makes decisions relating to each goal. Some policies include guidelines or standards against which decisions can be evaluated. • Implementation Actions identify the specific steps to be taken by the City to implement the policies. They may include revisions of current codes and ordinances, plans and capital improvements, programs, financing, and other measures that should be assigned to different City departments. • The Plan is a legal document and much of its content is dictated by statutory, requirements relating to background data, analvsis, maps, and exhibits. MNewport Beach General Plan ) ) ) \}}/ /6666 2 \ \ \\ {} ® ( a/ CL — )/ I I P r I Ire+ L r' u L 1 I 1 I� I Introduction How Newport Beach Residents Were Involved A large part of the preparation of a General Plan is a technical process involving professional planners and staff from all City department that have a role in its implementation. However, a plan's success is dependent upon its ownership by a community's residents, businesspersons, and property owners. They must concur with the issues, visions, and policies and actions that are defined to address these. To this end, the City undertook a substantial public outreach program to understand community values and to establish a new General Plan policy foundation based on those values. The program began with a comprehensive public Visioning Process which involved numerous workshops, meetings, surveys, newsletters, and website information and outreach. During the preparation of the General Plan land use alternatives and element policies, the public had the opportunity, to participate at many steps at General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings, as well as at citytiwide public workshops. Newsletters distributed to residents and posted on the City's General Plan website were ongoing sources of information for the public. Detailed components of the outreach process are described Newport Beach Visioning Festiva/ below. GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE The General Plan Advisory- Committee (GPAC) consisted of 38 community members who were selected to represent a broad range of interests. GPAC members represented a cross - section of the Newport Beach community and were involved at all steps of the General Plan Update process. Members participated in over 50 meetings during the Plan's preparation. The GPAC developed the City's vision statement that is the framework for the direction, goals, and objectives for the General Plan Update, and reviewed and provided input on the land use alternatives, preferred plan, and the policies contained in the elements of the updated General Plan. Their recommendations were based on broad community input provided throughout the Visioning Process. VISIONING PROCESS At the start of the of the General Plan update, a comprehensive public process that involved several components was undertaken. Between November 2001 and January 2003, the City, facilitated a community Visioning Process to elicit the values, aspirations, and ideas of the Newport Beach community. Throughout the process, residents, property owners, and business owners in voiced their opinions to City leaders. Participation in the Visioning Process resulted in an expression of the community's concerns, goals and values. This process consisted of a Visioning Festival, nine neighborhood workshops held over successive weeks in March and April, 2002, a newsletter mail- Newport Beach General Plan M Introduction back questionnaire, website questions and a statistically valid community survey of both residents and business owners. Throughout this process, the GPAC met to deliberate on key questions facing the City, public input, and the statement of a new vision to chart a course into the future. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE POLICY PREPARATION PROCESS There were several opportunities for public input and feedback throughout the process by which General plan policies were formulated. These included initial GPAC review, at City Council and Planning Commission meetings at a public workshop. policy preparation of the General plan update began with confirmation of the key planning issues, which considered input gathered during the visioning process and the conclusions of technical studies at several GPAC meetings. There were also opportunities at every GPAC meeting for general public input. In the next step of the process, guiding principles were developed. These principles were used to guide the General plan alternatives and policies, and cover the following topics: Circulation, Economic Development, Community Character, Affordable Housing, Environmental Conservation, and Environmental Hazards. They were developed with input from the Visioning process, GPAC, as well as public comments heard at the GPAC meetings. Next, the City prepared goals and policies for each General plan element for GPAC review and comment. With feedback from the public during GPAC meetings, recommendations on the goals and policies were made and brought forward to the planning Commission and City Council. The Commission and Council identified any modifications to be incorporated into the Draft General Plan based on GPAC recommendations and public comments. The Planning Commission and City Council meetings were noticed public meetings, where the public had the opportunity to provide input. LAND USE ALTERNATIVES Several land use alternatives were developed by GPAC, and updated as feedback was received from the public, the planning Commission, and the City Council. A citywide public workshop was held on June 25, 2005 for the public to review and comment on the land use alternatives and analysis of their impacts. The GPAC reviewed the alternatives and public comments from the workshop, and recommended a preferred land use alternative. The preferred land use alternative was presented at both Planning Commission and City Council public meetings. During these meetings, the public comments heard by the planning Commission and City Council provided a framework for their recommendations for the alternatives to be analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report (FIR). Organization of the General Plan by Element , Under California late, every city and county must adopt a comprehensive long -term General plan to , provide guidance to decision makers regarding the conservation of resources and the future physical form and character of development for the city. jl { MINewport Beach General Plan , Introduction To ensure that jurisdictions prepare General Plans that are comprehensive and long —term in perspective, State statutes establish requirements for the minimum contents of a General Plan, (Government Code Section 65300). By law, a General Plan must contain the following seven elements and must be internally consistent element to element: ■ Land use ■ Housing ■ Circulation ■ Open Space ■ Noise ■ Safety ■ Conservation The Newport Beach General Plan is organized into ten elements. Elements of the General Plan have been re- organized by thematic topic for clarity and to avoid redundancy, as encouraged by the State's General Plan Guidelines. To avoid duplication, the subjects of the Conservation and Open Space Element have been merged into the Natural Resources Element. As the State permits a general plan to incorporate other elements that pertain to a municipality's unique characteristics or visions, the Newport Beach General Plan also includes Parks and Recreation, Historical Resources, Arts and Cultural and Harbor and Bay Elements. Though optional by statute, once adopted they hold equal weight under the law as the mandated elements. ' Although not a State- mandated element, Orange County's Measure M requirements mandate that all jurisdictions in the Count must adopt a Growth Management Element describing how transportation infrastructure will be provided to residents and businesses within each community. Growth ' Management policies have been incorporated into the Circulation Element to meet Measure M requirements. In addition, the Implementation portion of the General Plan describes the specific actions that will implements the Plan's goals and policies. The Implementation Plan is intended to be reviewed and updated regulady to allow decision - makers to adjust to current community priorities and funding resources. Each element of the General Plan presents an overview of its scope, summary of conditions and planning issues goals, and policies. Goals and policies of the General Plan are applicable to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Newport Beach. Consistent with State statutes, it also specifies policies for the adopted Sphere of Influence (SOI), encompassing Banning Ranch, which represent ' the City's long -term intentions for conservation and development of the property should it be annexed to Newport Beach. until that time, uses and improvements of the property are subject to the County of Orange General Plan. An overview of the Plan's chapters is provided below: 1. Introduction describes the General Plan process and introduces the reader to document. 2. Vision presents the statement of the desired character of Newport Beach by the end of the 20- year horizon of the General Plan. 3. The Land Use Element presents goals and policies pertaining to how existing development is going to be maintained and enhanced and new development occur. As Newport Beach is almost fully developed, the land use element focuses on how population and employment growth can be strategically inserted to preserve its distinguishing and valued qualities. INewport Beach General Plan Introduction However, there are limited areas of the City that are not achieving their full potential, and the Element establishes strategies for their enhancement and revitalization. Land Use Element goals and policies directly affect the establishment and maintenance of the neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and open spaces that distinguish and contribute to Newport Beach's livability, vitality, and image. 4. The Circulation Element addresses the movement of people and goods, via automobiles, transit, bicycles, and other modes. It addresses key issues such as trip reduction, parking, bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian access, traffic flow, transportation improvements and funding, traffic safety, and enhancement of public water transportation services. The Element is also consistent with the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and Measure M requirements. 5. The Historical Resources Element addresses the protection and sustainability of Newport Beach's historic and paleontological resources. Goals and policies presented within this Element are intended to recognize, maintain, and protect the community's unique historical, cultural and archeological sites and structures. 6. The Recreation Element addresses the provision of parklands and recreation programs for the City's residents. Specific recreational issues and policies contained in the Recreation Element includes: parks and recreation facilities, recreation programs, shared facilities, coastal recreation and support facilities, marine recreation, and public access. 7. The goals and policies of the Arts and Culture Element are intended to be a guide for meeting the future cultural needs of the community. This Element is intended to serve as a mechanism for integrating these resources in order to provide improved and expanded arts and cultural facilities and programs to the community. 8. The Safety Element provides goals and policies to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural and human - induced hazards. This element specifically addresses coastal hazards, geologic hazards, seismic hazards, flood hazards, wildland and urban fire hazards, hazardous materials, aviation hazards, and disaster planning. 9. The Noise Element identifies noise sensitive land uses and noise sources, and defines areas of noise impact. Goals and policies within this Element provides a framework to ensure that Newport Beach residents will be protected from excessive noise intrusion. 10. The goals and policies of the Harbor and Bay Element are intended to guide the content of regulations related to development of, and the activities conducted on, the water as well as land use decisions related to waterfront property around Newport Harbor. Goals and policies within the Harbor and Bay Element have been organized to address both water and land related issues, provision of public access, water quality and environmental issues, visual characteristics, and the administration of the Harbor and Bay. 11. The Housing Element addresses issues, goals, and policies related to ensuring an adequate supply of housing opportunities for all residents. Unlike the other elements, State law sets forth very specific regulations regarding the content and breadth of the Housing Element. Typically Housing Elements must be updated every 5 years in response to Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycles established by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. 12. The primary objective of the Natural Resources Element is to provide direction regarding the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources. It identifies Newport Beach's natural resources and provides goals and policies for their preservation, development, ®Newport Beach General Plan I ' Introduction and wise use. This element addresses water supply (as a resource) and water quality (includes bay and ocean quality, and potable drinking water), air quality, terrestrial and marine biological resources, open space, mineral resources, visual resources, and energy. 13. Implementation Programs describe the actions to be taken by the City to carry out the goals ' and polices defined by the General Plan. These encompass: ► Development Management System— Defines the codes, regulations, and processes for land development ► Governance Addresses the City's administrative procedures pertaining to land use regulation, coordination with ocher local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and annexation of new lands to the City ' ► Public Improvement Plans Defines strategies for the implementation of improvements to assure the timely provision of infrastructure and public services to support development ► Public Service Programs — Addresses community services provided to meet resident and business needs ► Financing — Identifies funding sources for capital improvements and community services n Related Documents The Plan also includes separately bound technical appendices (The Technical Background Report) ' containing background data and analyses pertaining to all Plan topics. The TBR is not formally adopted by the City and may he expanded or modified without a formal General Plan amendment. Finally, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CRQA), an Environmental Impact ' Report (EIR) has been prepared for the General Plan. The FIR is a separate document that describes environmental conditions in the City and SOI (as presented in the TBR), assesses the possible effects that future development pursuant to the General Plan will have on these, identifies actions that will be ' undertaken to reduce these impacts, and evaluates the comparative impacts of alternatives to the General Plan. Many of the policies in the General Plan serve as mitigation for potential impacts and, consequently, the Plan is generally considered to be "self- mitigating." The document is considered a "program level" EIR, meaning that it examines the general nature of impacts at a citywide and SOI wide scale. The findings of the EIR help determine the appropriate level of environmental review that should be performed when subsequent projects consistent with the Plan are proposed. Although the FIR will be certified by the City Council, it is not adopted as a policy document I Implementing and Amending the Plan After the General Plan is adopted, it will be implemented through a variety of ordinances, programs, and activities. These specific actions are described in Chapter 7 and referenced by applicable policies for each Element. It will be especially important to review local land use regulations and procedures to ensure that they are consistent with the General Plan. The zoning map should be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Plan and the Zoning Code should be consistent with the land use INewport Beach General Plan Introduction classification system and density /intensity and design and development policies stipulated by General Plan policy. The General Plan is intended to be a dynamic document and must be periodicauv updated to respond to changing community needs. An annual review of the Plan is required to ensure that it remains relevant. Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City itself. Most amendments propose a change in the land use designation for a particular property. Policy and text amendments also may occur. Any proposed amendment will be reviewed to ensure consistency with other Elements of the General Plan and the General Plan E1R. Newport Beach General Plan 1w. -`l T11 .i �' � � JA F ' .., i i z v;, W { J iy w � , Vision Statement VISION Newport Beach General Plan The following describes the City's desired end state and what the community hopes to have achieved by 2025. The GPAC played an instrumental role in crafting this vision statement through a series of discussions and revisions, drawing upon public feedback from the Visioning activities. The statement is intended to be a retrospective view of our commurury by an observer in the vear 2025, to cite the City's achievements as a result of our current "vision." COMMUNITY CHARACTER We have preserved and enhanced our character as a beautiful, unique residential community with diverse coastal and upland neighborhoods. We value our colorful past, the high quality of life, and our ®Newport Beach General Plan it Vision Statement community bonds. The successful balancing of the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors has been accomplished with the recognition that Newport Beach is primarily a residential community. GROWTH STRATEGY, LAND USE, AND DEVELOPMENT We have a conservative growth strategy that emphasizes residents' quality of life —a strategy that balances the needs of the various STATEMENT Update: A New Vision for the Future constituencies and that cherishes and nurtures our estuaries, harbor, beaches, open spaces, and natural resources. Development and revitalization decisions are well conceived and beneficial to both the ' economy and our character. There is a range of housing opportunities that allows people to live and work in the City. ' Design principles emphasize characteristics that satisfy the community's desire for the maintenance of its particular neighborhoods and villages. Public view areas are protected. Trees and landscaping are enhanced and preserved. 1 I 1 1 Newport Beach General Plan Vision Statement A HEALTHY NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Protection of environmental quality is a high priority. We preserve our open space resources. We maintain access to and visibility of our beaches, parks, preserves, harbor, and estuaries. The ocean, bay, and estuaries are flourishing ecosystems with high water quality standards. EFFICIENT AND SAFE CIRCULATION Traffic flows smoothly throughout the community. The transportation and circulation system is safe and convenient for automobiles and public transportation, and friendly to pedestrians and bicycles. Public parking facilities are well planned for residents and visitors. COMMUNITY SERVICES We provide parks, art and cultural facilities, Libraries, and educational programs directly and through cooperation among diverse entities. The City facilitates or encourages access to high - quality health care and essential social services. Newport Beach is noted for its excellent schools and is a premier location for hands -on educational experiences in the natural sciences. Our streets are safe and clean. Public safety services are responsive and amongst the best in the nation. Newport Beach General Plan RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES Newport Beach attracts visitors with its harbor, beaches, restaurants, and shopping. We are a residential and recreational seaside community willing and eager to share its natural resources with visitors without diminishing these irreplaceable assets in order to share them. We have outdoor recreation space for active local and tourist populations that highlight the Cirv's environmental assets as well as indoor facilities for recreation and socializing. Coastal 11 I facilities include pedestrian and aquatic opportunities. BOATING AND WATERWAYS We are recognized as a premier recreational boating harbor. We have maintained a hospitable, navigable pleasure boating harbor in the lower bay through careful, low - density, non - intrusive on -shore development, by regularly dredging navigation and berthing /mooring areas, and by providing adequate access to the water - and vessel - related servicing facilities. The upper bay retains an unencumbered shoreline and its waterways are maintained free of sediment and debris. AIRPORT Vision Statement We remain united in our efforts to control and contain noise, air, and traffic pollution associated with operation of the Airport. Our City government vigorously and wisely uses the political process to control the impact of the Airport on our community,. This has resulted in a level of Airport operations that preserves our unique character and land values. RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT Elected officials and Cio; staff Gwen and respond to the interests of residents and the business community. Newport Beach General Plan ;� 9 . � i .� ;.�� �� �, ,- ���:. �� _�: �:, !::, Land Use Element LAND USE Primarily a Residential Community That Businesses, and Visitors, with a Introduction Consistent with state law, the land use element provides guidance regarding the ultimate pattern of development for Newport Beach at build -out. As such, it is based on and correlates the policies from all elements into a set of coherent development policies, which serve as the central organizing element Newport Beach in the 19205 Pier th 1927 ®Newport Beach General Plan ' Land Use Element for the General Plan as a whole. Policies for the conservation of natural resources and protection of residents and businesses from the risks of hazards are reflected in the distribution and densities of ' uses. The quantity and location of uses are linked to the City's objectives for economic development, jobs generation, and fiscal balance, as well as intentions for urban from and community character. Their capacities are, in turn, correlated with the provision of adequate housing and services to meet ' the needs of its resident population and transportation, parking, and utility infrastructure that support residents, employees, and visitors. Implicitly, the Land Use Element serves as the final arbiter on how the City of Newport Beach shall evolve and mature over the next 20 years. Its policies are directly correlated and supported by those in all other General Plan elements. Cumulatively, the land use element's policies directly affect the establishment and maintenance of the ' neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and open spaces that distinguish and contribute to Newport Beach's livability, vitality, and image. Policies for the development of individual parcels are inseparable � ELEMENT Balances the Needs of Residents, ' Conservative Growth Strategy from those that address how they will fit together to create places that are valued by the City's residents —safe and attractive neighborhoods, walkable and active commercial districts, and hillsides, beaches, water, and open spaces that provide recreation and respite from an active lifestyle. 1 As Newport Beach is almost fully developed, the land use element focuses on how population and employment growth can be strategically inserted to preserve its distinguishing and valued qualities. It recognizes that most of the City will be conserved with its existing pattern of uses and establishes policies for their protection and long term maintenance. It recognizes that there are limited areas of 1 I I 11 the City that are not achieving their full potential and establishes strategies for their enhancement and Newport Beach in the twenty -first century Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element ' revitalization. It also recognizes the evolving needs of the marketplace and considerable pressures for , population growth in the region and proposes creative strategies for the re -use of land to provide opportunities for new housing that will complement and enhance Newport Beach's character and livability. These strategies are carefully considered in context of community objectives for the provision of an , efficient transportation system that minimizes congestion for residents, employees, and visitors. At the same time, it recognizes the needs to balance mobility objectives with priorities of Newport Beach's residents for the character of its neighborhoods and commercial districts and corridors. Our Starting Point — Newport Beach's Existing Land Uses ' Newport Beach has a unique physical setting with many visual, recreational, and environmental resources that has influenced the type and form of land uses within the community. The majority, of the community is fully developed with a diverse mixture of residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and recreational and open space uses. Residential uses represent the largest portion of land uses within the City, characterized by many distinct neighborhoods. Older communities were first developed along the coast line including the Peninsula, West Newport, Balboa Island, and Lido Isle. This early housing is characterized by a diversity= of multi- family, single- family and mixed -use housing located within proximity of commercial and visitors serving uses. As development spread further inland and proceeded north and east, the residential pattern changed, becoming more suburban in character and characterized by single - family ranch style homes on larger lots. While single- family attached and detached homes comprise the majority of housing in the community, the City contains many multi- family homes including condominiums, apartments, duplex, triplex, and fourplex units. These are located in older neighborhoods along the beaches including West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar as well as in the northern portions of the community such as Bonita Canyon Village, and Newport Center. Mobile homes are found along Coast Highway in West Newport, west of Newport Dunes and near the Newport Pier. A variery of retail uses are located throughout Newport Beach including neighborhood shopping centers, commercial strips and villages and shopping centers. The largest retail center in the City, is Fashion Island, a regional attraction that is framed by a mixture of office, entertainment, and residential uses. Newport Beach also has many neighborhood shopping centers that service nearby residential neighborhoods with convenience goods. Many of the older commercial villages located along the coast and harbor include specialty shops, entertainment, and marine uses that serve nearbv residents and visitors. These retail villages are located within Balboa Island, Balboa Village, Cannery Village, McFadden Square, and Corona del Mar. Much of the City's office space is located in Newport Center and the Airport Area. Newport Center is an area of both high and low -rise offices surrounding the Fashion Island retail area. The Airport Area encompasses the properties abutting and east of John Wayne Airport and is in close proximity to the Irvine Business Complex and University of California, Irvine. This area includes a mixture of low, medium, and high rise office uses as well as research and development and high technology businesses. MNewport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Industrial uses are primarily located within the West Newport Mesa area east of Banning Ranch. A variety of industrial, manufacturing, and supporting retail uses are located within this area. Research ' and development uses are clustered in the Airport Area. Government, educational and institutional uses include the City hall, schools, libraries, museums, and religious uses. ' The City has approximately 278 acres of developed parks. Newport Beach's parklands range in size from mini -parks such as the Lower Bay Park to the 39 -acre Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Additionally, bikeways, jogging trails, pedestrian trails, recreation trails, and regional equestrian trails are also ' available in Newport Beach. Numerous open space areas are located within the community, including water front areas such as beaches, Newport Bay, and Newport Harbor. There are also numerous undeveloped areas supporting natural habitats and sensitive biological resources including Banning Ranch, Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge, Coyote Canyon, Bonita Canyon Creek Watershed, Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formally 'Ecological Reserve) and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Other resources include the City's many undeveloped canyons and hillsides located primarily in the Newport Coast area. ' Goals and Policies ' Role and Character of Newport 1 LU 1 A unique residential community with diverse coastal and upland neighborhoods, which values its colorful past, high quality of life, and community bonds, and balances the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors through the recognition that Newport Beach is primarily a residential community. Policy LU 1.1 Unique Environment Maintain and enhance the beneficial and unique character of the different neighborhoods, business districts, and harbor that together identify Newport Beach. Locate and design development to reflect Newport Beach's topography, 1 architectural diversity, and view sheds. (Imp 1.1) LU 1.2 Citywide Identity 1 While recognizing the qualities that uniquely define its neighborhoods and districts, promote the identity of the entire Ciry that differentiates it as a special place within the Southern California region. (Imp 1.1) 1 ' Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 1.3 Natural Resources Protect the natural setting that contributes to the character and identify- of Newport Beach and the sense of place it provides for its residents and visitors. Preserve open space resources, beaches, harbor, parks, bluffs, preserves, and estuaries as visual, recreational and habitat resources. (Imp 1.1) LU 1.4 Growth Management Implement a conservative growth strategy- that enhances the quality- of life of residents and balances the needs of all constituencies with the preservation of Open space and natural resources. (Imp 1.1, 10.2) LU 1.5 Economic Health Encourage a local economy that provides adequate commercial, office, industrial and marine - oriented opportunities that provide employment and revenue to Support high quality community services. (Imp 1.1, 34.1 -34.8) LU 1.6 Public Views Protect and, where feasible, enhance significant scenic and visual resources that include open space, mountains, canyons, ridges, ocean, and harbor from public vantage points. (Imp 1. 1, 11. 1, 12.1) LU 2 A living, active, and diverse environment that complements all lifestyles and enhances neighborhoods, without compromising the valued resources that make Newport Beach unique. It contains a diversity of uses that support the needs of residents, sustain and enhance the economy, provide job opportunities, serve visitors that enjoy the City's diverse recreational amenities, and protect its important environmental setting, resources, and quality of life. Policies LU 2.1 Resident Serving Land Uses Accommodate uses that support the needs of Newport Beach's residents including housing, retail, services, employment, recreation, education, culture, entertainment, civic engagement, and social and spiritual activity that are in balance with community, natural resources, and open spaces. (Imp L1, 2.1) LU 2.2 Sustainable and Complete Community Emphasize the development of uses that enable Newport Beach to continue as a self- sustaining community and minimize the need for residents to travel Newport Beach General Plan I II Land Use Element outside of the community for retail goods and services, and employment. (Imp 1.1, 34.1 -34.8) LU 2.3 Range of Residential Choices Provide opportunities for the development of residential units that respond to community and regional needs in terms of density, size, location, and cost. Implement goals, policies, programs and objectives identified within the City's Housing Element. (Imp 1. 1, 8.1, 2.2, 35.1) AJiO\ Bonita Canyon, Balboa Island Cannery Village, and NewpoR Centerresidenda /neighborhoods LU 2.4 Economic Development Accommodate uses that maintain or enhance Newport Beach's fiscal health and account for market demands, while maintaining and improving the quality of life for current and future residents. (Imp 1.1, 34.1 -34.8) Fashion Island Neighborhood Commercial Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Balboa Village Koll Center LU 2.5 Harbor and Waterfront Uses Preserve the uses of the Harbor and the waterfront that contribute to the charm and character of Newport Beach and provide needed support for recreational and commercial boaters, visitors, and residents, with appropriate regulations necessary to protect the interests of all users as well as adjoining residents. (Imp 1.1, 2.5, 5.1, 34.7, 42.2) LU 2.6 Visitor Serving Uses Provide uses that serve visitors to Newport Beach's ocean, harbor, open spaces, and other recreational assets, while integrating them to protect neighborhoods and residents. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, 34.7) LU 2.7 Oil and Gas Facilities Prohibit the construction of new onshore oil processing, refining or transportation facilities, including facilities designed to transport oil from offshore tracts, with the exceptions of slant drilling from onshore oil fields or for the consolidation and more efficient production of wells should Banning Ranch be annexed to the City. (Imp 2. 1, 5. 1, 12.4) LU 2.8 Adequate Infrastructure Accommodate the tapes, densities, and mix of land uses that can be adequately supported by transportation and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, storm drainage, energy, and so on) and public services (schools, parks, libraries, seniors, vouch, police, fire, and so on). (Imp 1.1, 10.2, 12.1, 13.2, 28.1) LU 3 A development pattern that retains and complements the City's residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial districts, open spaces, and natural environment. Newport Beach General Plan J Land Use Element Policies ' LU 3.1 Neighborhoods, Districts, Corridors, and Open Spaces Maintain Newport Beach's pattern of residential neighborhoods, business and employment districts, commercial centers, corridors, and harbor and ocean districts. (Imp 1.1) ' LU 3.2 Growth and Change Enhance existing neighborhoods, districts, and corridors, allowing for re -use and infill with uses that are complementary in type, form, scale, and character. Changes in use and /or density /intensity should be considered only in those areas that are economically underperforming, are necessary to accommodate Newport Beach's share of projected regional population growth, improve the relationship and reduce commuting distance between home and jobs, or enhance the values that distinguish Newport Beach as a special place to live for its residents. The scale of growth and new development shall be coordinated with the provision of adequate infrastructure and public services, including standards for acceptable traffic level of service. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, 10.2, 21.2, 21.3, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 26.1, 27.1, 28.1, 31.1, 32.1, 33.1, 33.2, ) LU 3.3 Opportunities for Change ' Newport Beach General Plan M Provide opportunities for improved development and enhanced environments ' for residents in the following districts and corridors, as specified in Polices 6.3.1 through 6.22.7 (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1): ' ■ West Newport: consolidation of retail and visitor- serving commercial uses, with remaining areas developed for residential units ■ West Newport Mesa: re -use of underperforming commercial and industrial properties for offices and other uses that support Hoag Hospital's medical activities, improvement of remaining industrial properties adjoining the City of Costa Mesa, and development of residential in proximity to jobs and services ■ Santa Ana Heights: use of properties consistent with the adopted Specific ' Plan and Redevelopment Plan ■ John Wayne Airport Area: re -use of underperforming industrial and office properties and development of cohesive residential neighborhoods in proximity to jobs and services ■ Fashion Island /Newport Center: expanded retail uses and hotel rooms and development of residential in proximity to jobs and services, while ' limiting increases in office development ■ Balboa Peninsula: more efficient patterns of use that consolidate the ' Peninsula's visitor- serving and mixed uses within the core commercial districts; encourage marine - related uses especially along the bay front; integrate residential with retail uses in Lido Village, McFadden Square, and Balboa Village; re -use interior parcels in Cannery Village for residential and ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element limited mixed -use and live /work buildings; and redevelop underperforming properties outside of the core commercial districts along the Balboa Boulevard corridor for residential. lnfill development shall be designed and sited to preserve the historical and architectural fabric of these districts • Mariner's Mile: re -use of underperforming properties for retail, visitor - serving, and marine - related uses, integrated with residential • Corona del Mar: enhancement of public improvements and parking LU 3.4 Banning Ranch Prioritize the retention of Banning Ranch as an open space amenity for the City and region, consolidating oil operations, enhancing wedand and other habitats, and providing parkland amenities to serve nearby neighborhoods. If the property cannot be acquired in a timely manner, allow for the development of a compact residential village that preserves the majority of the site as open space and restores critical habitat in accordance with Policies 6.3.1 through 6.5.5. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, 19.7, 19.11) LU 3.5 Coastal- Dependent and Related Businesses Design and site new development to avoid impacts to existing coastal dependent and coastal - related developments. When reviewing proposals for land use changes, give full consideration to the impact on coastal- dependent and coastal - related land uses, including not only the proposed change on the subject properrv, but also the potential to limit existing coastal- dependent and coastal - related land uses on adjacent properties. (Imp 12.1, 12.3) LU 3.6 Waterfront Access Use public beaches for public recreational uses and prohibit uses on beaches that interfere with public access and enjoyment of coastal resources. Encourage the expansion and improvement of access to the waterfront and water -uses that provide important links to waterfront uses such as beaches, launching facilities, public docks, and other similar public water area uses. (Imp 1.1, 5.1) LU 3.7 Natural Resource or Hazardous Areas Require that new development is located and designed to protect areas with high natural resource value and protect residents and visitors from threats to life or property. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) Newport Beach General Plan 1 Land Use Element LU 4 Management of growth and change to protect and enhance the livability of neighborhoods and achieve distinct and economically vital business and employment districts, which are correlated with supporting infrastructure and public services, and sustain Newport Beach's natural setting. Policies LU 4.1 Land Use Diagram Accommodate land use development consistent with the Land Use Plan. Figure LU1 depicts the general distribution of uses throughout the City and Figure LU2 through Figure LU15 depict specific use categories for each parcel within defined Statistical Areas. Table LUl specifies the primary land use categories, types of uses, and densities /intensities to be permuted. The densities /intensities of development are intended to convey maximum and, in some cases, minimums that may be permitted on any parcel within the designation or as otherwise specified for Special Land Use sites. ' The density /intensity ranges are calculated based on actual land area, actual number of dwelling units in fully developed residential areas, and development potential in areas where the General Plan allows additional development. The amount of development allowed for each general land use category- is summarized by Statistical Area in Appendix A. This information will assist the City in implementing Charter Section 423. To determine the permissible development the user should: a. Identify the parcel and land use designation on the Land Use Plan map. b. Refer to Figure LU2 through Figure LU15 and Table LUl (following) to identify the range of permitted uses and permitted density or intensity for the land use classification. The maximum amount of development shall be determined by multiplying the area of the parcel by the densiry /intensiry. d. For Special Land Use sites identified on the Land Use Map by a symbol, refer to Table A2 (Anomaly Locations), found in Appendix A to this General Plan, to determine the precise development limits. e. For residential development in the Airport Area., refer to the policies prescribed by the Land Use Element that define how development may occur. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 10.2, 12.1) Goals and policies provide for the maintenance and enhancement of Newport Beach's residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, employment centers, corridors, and open spaces, assuring that Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element new development complements and reinforces these characteristics. In addition to those listed below, community design policies are defined in I.0 6.0 to reflect the specific community character objectives for a number of the City's districts and corridors. Residential Neighborhoods LU 5.1 Residential neighborhoods that are well- planned and designed, contribute to the livability and quality of life of residents, respect the natural environmental setting, and sustain the qualities of place that differentiate Newport Beach as a special place in the Southern California region. Policies ALL NEIGHBORHOODS LU 5.1.1 Compatible but Diverse Development Establish property development regulations for residential projects to create compatible and high quality development that contributes to neighborhood character. (Imp 2.1) LU 5.1.2 Compatible Interfaces Require that the height of development in nonresidential and higher density residential areas transition as it nears lower density residential areas to minimize conflicts at the interface between the different types of development. (Imp 2.1) LU 5.1.3 Neighborhood Identification Encourage and support the identification of distinct residential neighborhoods. LU 5.1.4 Neighborhood Maintenance Promote the maintenance of existing residential units through code enforcement and promotion of County and local rehabilitation programs, and public education. This may include providing information, guidance, and assistance where feasible. (Imp 35.2, 36.1, 40.1, 43.1) SINGLE - FAMILY DETACHED AND DUPLEX NEIGHBORHOODS LU 5.1.5 Character and Quality of Single -Family Residential Dwellings Require that residential units be designed to sustain the high level of architectural design quality that characterizes Newport Beach's neighborhoods in consideration of the following principles (Imp 2.1, 12.1): ■ Articulation and modulation of building masses and elevations to avoid the appearance of "box- like" buildings ®Newport Beach General Plan C C� U C V p Q) N 0 0 0 cc -O .C) —p O N O N 0 c 0 >a tiff o 0E E-a E E ° c-0 E o o c cca) > �E0 Ec_ E p 9- -c Q N 0 0 N o 0 0 c 0 0 -6 .N U U U c p o a® o c p 'N OC E U U 0` U U C 7 ti 0 0 -0 ti o v' c ,n 0 U Q) E E a 0 c E o» 0 D 0 0 O d d \ a a C c ° ° o m_ c o > > c o o� L c �E c c u c c °) y W ��a� r UZ m c cE 00� c c L � � Eo 'p O N q) m N N 0 00 N N a) o) ti x NC a a c -oc a oo. ti - �° o =m S 0) c GO L'0' 9c 111 CO o�8 m m U m Z Z c g a g a w N LLJ w Lu w Z Z Z LL Z O LLJ Lu U C C� U C V p Q) N 0 0 0 cc -O .C) —p O N O N 0 c 0 >a tiff o 0E E-a E E ° c-0 E o o c cca) > �E0 Ec_ E p 9- -c Q N 0 0 N o 0 0 c 0 0 -6 .N U U U c p o a® o c p 'N OC E U U 0` U U C 7 ti 0 0 -0 ti o v' c ,n 0 U Q) E E a 0 c E o» 0 D 0 0 O d d \ a a C c ° ° o m_ c o > > c o o� L c �E c c u c c °) y W ��a� r UZ m c cE 00� c c L � � Eo 'p O N q) m N N 0 00 N N a) o) ti x NC a a c -oc a oo. ti - �° o =m S 0) c GO L'0' 9c 111 CO o�8 m m m m = = m a _ � o C) co L.Lja J 0 a a o �qc a, z z �a m 3 � ° w LLJ U m c }0� Qi /1 m m m = = m I L LJ F I 1 i I r� I� i li CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure W3 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE LEGEND Low Density Residential RE Estate Residential (0.00 - 3.3 DU /AC) RVE Very Low Density Residential (3.4 - 6 DU /AC) a Low Density Residential (6.1 - 8 DU /AC) Medium Density Residential W Medium Density Residential A (8.1 - 13.3 DU /AC) Medium Density Residential B (13.4 - 20 DU /AC) Medium Density Residential C (20.1 - 26.7 DU /AC) Medium Density Residential /Open Space High Density Residential - High Density Residential A (26,8 - 30 DU /AC) - High Density Residential B (30.) - 35 DU /AC) - High Density Residential C (35.1- 40 DU /AC) - High Density Residential D (40.1 - 60 DU /AC) ® Residential Village General Commercial i aN -A , Neighborhood Commercial A (0.20 - 0.3 FAR; C"; Neighborhood Commercial B (0.5 - 0.75 FAR) - General Commercial A (0.00 - 0.30 FAR) - General Commercial B (0.30 - 0.5 FAR) - General Commercial C (0.50 - 0.75 FAR) - General Commercial C (0.5 - 1.00 FAR) Visitor- Serving Commercial - Visitor - serving Commercial A (0.5 - 0.75 FAR) - Visitor - serving Commercial B (0.5 - 1.25 FAR) Recreational and Marine Commercial - Recreation and Marine Commercial A (0.00 - 0.30 FAR) - Recreation and Marine Commercial B (0.30 - 0.75 FAR) _ Recreation and Marine Commercial C (0.30 - 1.00 FAR; Regional Commercial = Regional Commercial Commercial Office General Commercial Office A (0.25 - 0.5 FAR) General Commercial Office B (0.25 - 0.75 FAR) ® General Commercial Office C (0.25 - 1.25 FAR) Medical Commercial Office (0.35 - 2.0 FAR) = Regional Commercial Office Industrial - General Industrial (0.5 - 0.75 FAR) - Light Industrial (0.5 - 0.75 FAR) Mixed Use' Mixed Use Al j Mixed Use A2 t3 Mixed Use BI Mixed Use B2 Mixed Use 63 Mixed Use B4 '3 Mixed Use Cl Mixed Use C2 Public, Semi - Public and Institutional Public Facilities Private Institutions A (0.0 - 0.3 FAR) Private Institutions B (0.3 - 1.0 FAR) - Open Space -Open Space (Residential uses, if not acquired as permanent open space) - Parks and Recreation Ts '+ Tidelands and Submerged Lands Refer to Land Use Bement Table I for deney categories ^T .= == M M a M M M M M M M m m m m r gLL U 0 9 m O LU m Z Lu t a p og� �c . z p Q CL C) O U O p 0 (D LU LU �U O o zz c o °'ci QC Jll�• LU QD O Q^ V, U ^T .= == M M a M M M M M M M m m m m r gLL U 0 9 m O � o u T t a p �c � O z p O T O C) O U O p 0 (D > } > O o C c o U) co QC Jll�• ^T .= == M M a M M M M M M M m m m m gLL 0 w D O � o u p P m n �c z m o � o 2 Z N V O U 0 N an ^T .= == M M a M M M M M M M m m m m r U 8LL h O U O P n O N C) Q o � o m T Z ry �_ o N z O O Q 0 O C Q 0 � Qm 0 og Um Nm Qc J • Q 0- a) SLL W W (3) L Z Z [7L cn w O Q U r w � 8LL h O U O P n O N C) � C z m o � o m T Q �_ o N z O O Q 0 O C Q 0 -,— C: C 0 C Um Nm Qc Cy C/ • J w � 8LL h O U O P n O N O � C z m o � o U w 0 N U Q �08 Pxw fd�W/6LSO1 4o..U.od- aN/sioa1wd51OPN L O Q Q c o 0 LU z 0 z w z LU _j � LE W C � UQ P cn Q U � O O U Pxw fd�W/6LSO1 4o..U.od- aN/sioa1wd51OPN L O 5 U 9 O O t O O a : O. 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Newport Beach General Plan M Estate Residential (RE) The RE designation is intended to provide for very low density 0.00 -3.3 units per single - family detached residential development on large lots, adjusted gross acre., Very Low Density The RVL designation is intended to provide primarily for very low 3.4 -6 units per adjusted Residential (RVL) density single - family detached residential development. gross acre. Low Density Residential The RL designation is intended to provide primarily for low 6.1 -8 units per adjusted (RL) density single - family detached residential development. gross acre. MEDIUM DENSITY The RM designation is intended to provide primarily for a range of residential development ' RESIDENTIAL (RM) types, including single - family (attached and detached), two - family, and multi - family residential. Medium Density Residential A (RM -A) 8.1 -13.3 units per adjusted gross acre. 1 Medium Density Residential B (RM -B) 13.4 -20 units per adjusted gross acre. Medium Density Residential C (RM -C) 20.1 -26.7 units per acre. ' HIGH DENSITY The RH designation is intended to provide primarily for multi - family residential development, RESIDENTIAL (RH) High Density Residential A (RH -A) 26.8- 30units per adjusted gross acre. High Density Residential B (RH -B) 30.1 -35.0 units per adjusted gross acre. High Density Residential C (RH -C) 35.1 -40 units per adjusted gross acre. High Density Residential D (RH-0) 40.1 -60 units per ' adjusted gross acre. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS NEIGHBORHOOD The CN designation is intended to provide for a limited range of retail and service uses COMMERCIAL (CN) oriented to primarily serve the needs of and maintain compatibility with residential uses in the immediate area. Neighborhood Commercial The CN -A designation is intended to provide a range of Floor area to land area A (CN -A) neighborhood- serving retail and service uses developed in one ratio of 0.2 -0.3. or more distinct centers. Neighborhood Commercial The CN -B designation is intended to provide a range of Floor to land area ratio of B (CN -B) neighborhood- serving retail and service uses along street 0.5 -0.75. frontages that are located and designed to foster pedestrian activity. GENERAL COMMERCIAL The CG designation is intended to provide for a wide variety of commercial activities oriented (CG) primarily to serve citywide or regional needs. General Commercial A (CG -A) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.0 -0.3. General Commercial B (CG -B) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.3 -0.5. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element .. r Land Use Category Uses Density / Intensity General Commercial C (CG -C) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.5 -0.75. General Commercial D (CG -D) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.5 -1.0. RECREATIONAL AND The CM designation is intended to provide for commercial development on or near the bay in MARINE COMMERCIAL a manner that will encourage the continuation of coastal- dependent and coastal - related uses, (CM) maintain the marine theme and character, encourage mutually supportive businesses, encourage visitor - serving and recreational uses, and encourage physical and visual access to the bay on waterfront commercial and industrial building sites on or near the bay. Recreational and Marine Commercial A (CM -A) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.0 -0.3. Recreational and Marine Commercial B (CM -B) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.3 -0.75. Recreational and Marine Commercial C CM-C) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.3 -1.0. VISITOR SERVING The CV designation is intended to provide for accommodations, goods, and services intended COMMERCIAL (CV) to primarily serve visitors to the City of Newport Beach. Visitor Serving Commercial A (CV -A) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.5 -0.75. Visitor Serving Commercial B (CV -B) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.5 -1.25. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL The CR designation is intended to provide retail, entertainment, Maximum addition' of (C R) service, and supporting uses that serve local and regional 425,000 square feet of residents. Typically, these are integrated into a multi- tenant retail and supporting development that contains one or more "anchor" uses to attract uses. customers. Automobile sales, repair, and service facilities, 300,000 square feet of professional offices, single- destination, and other highway- the retail capacity may be oriented uses are not permitted. transferred for office development. COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICTS GENERAL COMMERCIAL The CO -G designation is intended to provide for administrative and professional offices with OFFICE (CO -G) limited accessory retail and service uses. Hotels, motels, and convalescent hospitals are not permitted. General Commercial Office A (CO -G1) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -0.5. General Commercial Office B (CO -G2) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -0.75. General Commercial Office C (CO -G3) Floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -1.25. MEDICAL COMMERCIAL The CO -M designation is intended to provide primarily for Floor area to land area OFFICE (CO -M) medical - related offices, retail, short term convalescent and long- ratio of 0.35 -1.25. term care facilities, research labs, and similar uses. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL The CO -R designation is intended to provide for administrative Newport Center (including OFFICE (CO -R) and professional offices that serve Vocal and regional markets, areas designated as MU- with limited accessory retail, financial, service, and entertainment B3)- Maximum of 80,000 uses, additional square feet. Newport Beach General Plan I Land Use Element II [I I i I 1 I 1 MIXED -USE DISTRICTS MIXED USE A MU-A) The MU -A designation is intended to provide for the development of properties for (a) mixed - use structures, where the ground floor shall be restricted to retail and other pedestrian- active uses along the street frontage and/or the upper floors used for residential units, or (b) structures containing nonresidential uses including retail, office. restaurant, and similar uses. For mixed use structures, commercial uses characterized by noise, vibration, odors, or other activities that would adversely impact on -site residential units are prohibited. Mixed Use Al (MU -A1) The MU -A1 designation is intended to provide for areas in which Land Use Category Uses Density / Intensity ' INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 2.0; where a minimum or CG designations, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (IG) The IG designation is intended to provide for a full range of Floor area to land area 0.35 and maximum of 0.7 manufacturing, industrial processing, and distribution and ratio of 0.5 -0.75. ' storage uses. Non residential buildings: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL) The IL designation is intended to provide for a wide range of Floor area to land area moderate to low intensity industrial uses, such as light ratio of 0.5 -0.75. manufacturing and research and development, and limited ancillary commercial and office uses, II [I I i I 1 I 1 MIXED -USE DISTRICTS MIXED USE A MU-A) The MU -A designation is intended to provide for the development of properties for (a) mixed - use structures, where the ground floor shall be restricted to retail and other pedestrian- active uses along the street frontage and/or the upper floors used for residential units, or (b) structures containing nonresidential uses including retail, office. restaurant, and similar uses. For mixed use structures, commercial uses characterized by noise, vibration, odors, or other activities that would adversely impact on -site residential units are prohibited. Mixed Use Al (MU -A1) The MU -A1 designation is intended to provide for areas in which Mixed use buildings: Floor mixed use buildings integrate residential and retail uses, or area to land ratio of 1.5- developed exclusively for retail uses in accordance with the CN 2.0; where a minimum or CG designations, Floor area to land ratio of also be used for office uses. 0.35 and maximum of 0.7 shall be used for nonresidential purposes. Non residential buildings: Floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -0.75. Mixed Use A2 (MU -A2) The MU -A2 designation is intended to provide for properties Mixed use buildings: Floor developed comparable to MU -A1, except the ground floor of area to land ratio of 1.5; mixed -use buildings may also be used for office and related where a minimum floor functions and sites developed for nonresidential purposes may area to land ratio of 0.35 also be used for office uses. and maximum of 0.5 shall be used for nonresidential purposes. Non residential buildings: Floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -0.75. Newport Beach General Plan M Newport Beach General Plan ' , Land Use Element Table LU1 Land Use Plan Classifications Land Use Category Uses Density/ Intensity MIXED USE B (MU -B) The MU -B designation is intended to provide for the development of areas for a horizontally ' distributed mix of uses, which may include general or neighborhood commercial, commercial offices, multi - family residential, visitor - serving and marine - related uses, and/or buildings that vertically integrate residential with commercial uses. ' Mixed Use 31 (MU -131) The MU -131 designation is applied to properties located on the Commercial: floor area to inland side of Coast Highway in the Marine(s Mile Corridor. It land ratio of 0.5 -0.75. provides for a horizontal intermixing of uses where (a) Coast Multi - Family Residential: Highway Frontages shall be developed for marine - related and 20,1 -26.7 units per highway- oriented general commercial uses in accordance with adjusted gross are. CM and CG designations; and (b) properties located on interior Mixed Use Buildings: floor streets may be developed for free- standing neighborhood- area to land ratio of 1.5; , serving retail, multi - family residential units, or mixed -use where a minimum floor buildings that integrate residential with retail uses on the ground area to land ratio of 0.25 floor in accordance with the CN -B, RM -C, or MU -A7 designations and maximum of 0.5 shall ' respectively. be used for non- residential purposes. Mixed Use B2 (MU -132) The MU -132 designation applies to properties located in the Campus Tract: maximum ' Airport Area. It provides for a horizontal intermixing of uses that floor to land ratio of 0.75. may include Regional Commercial Office (CO -R), High Density Other Areas: per Table Residential (RH -D), Mixed Use (MU -A7), General Industrial (IG). LU -2. hotel rooms, and ancillary Neighborhood Commercial (CN) uses. Residential: maximum of ' A master or specific plans shall be required to assure that the 3,300 units as uses are fully integrated and impacts from their differing replacement and infill of functions and activities are fully mitigated. office, retail, and/or industrial. Mixed Use B3 (MU -133) The MU -133 designation applies to properties located in Newport Office: maximum of Center. It provides for the horizontal intermixing of Regional additional 80,000 square ' Commercial Office (CO -R), hotel, High Density Residential (RH- feet cumulative in D), and ancillary commercial uses. Newport Center (including areas designated as CO- R). Residential: maximum of additional 600 units. Hotel: maximum of additional 125 rooms. Mixed Use B4 (MU -134) The MU -134 designation applies to properties located in interior parcels of Cannery Village. It provides for multi- family residential Mixed Use Buildings: floor area to land area ratio of , with clusters of mixed -use buildings that are cohesively 1.5, with minimum of floor developed to establish the character of a distinct neighborhood. area to land area ratio of Permitted uses include (a) Medium Density Residential (RM -C) 0.25 and maximum 0.5 for and (b) Mixed Use structures, where the ground floor shall be retail uses. ' restricted to nonresidential uses along the street frontage such Multi - Family Residential: as retail sales and restaurants and the rear and upper floors 20.1 -26.7 units per used for residential including seniors units and overnight adjusted gross acre. accommodations (MU -A1). Mixed use buildings shall be required on parcels at street intersections and are permissible, but not required, on other parcels. , Newport Beach General Plan ' I� E ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Table LU1 Land Use Plan Classifications Land Use Category Uses Density/ Intensity ' MIXED USE C (MU -C) The MU -C designation is intended to provide for commercial development on or near the bay in a manner that will encourage the continuation of coastal- dependent and coastal - related uses In accordance with the Recreational and Marine Commercial (CM) designation, as well 1 as allow for the integrated development of residential. Mixed Use C1 (MU -C1) The MU -C1 designation is applied to waterfront locations along Commercial: floor area to the Mariner's Mile Corridor in which marine - related uses and land area ratio of 0.3 -1.0. ' residential are intermixed. Permitted uses include those Multi - Family Residential: permitted by the CM -C, Medium Density Residential (RM -B), and 20.1 -26.7 units per Mixed Use (MU -A1) designations. A minimum of 50% of any lot adjusted gross acre. shall be used for the CM land uses. A master or specific plans shall be required to assure that the uses are fully integrated and Mixed use buildings: floor to land ratio 1.5; impacts from their differing functions and activities are fully area of where a minimum floor mitigated. area to land ratio of 0.35 ' and maximum of 0.5 shall be used for nonresidential purposes. Mixed Use C2 (MU -C2) The MU -C2 designation is applied to waterfront locations in Mixed use buildings: floor which marine- related uses may be intermixed with buildings that area to land ratio of 1.5— provide residential on the upper floors. Permitted uses include 2.0; where a minimum those permitted by the CM and Mixed Use A (MU -At) floor area to land ratio of ' designations. Free- standing residential shall not be permitted. 0.35 and maximum of 0.5 shall be used for nonresidential purposes. ' Non residential buildings: floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 -0.5. ' PUBLIC, SEMI- PUBLIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) The PF designation is intended to provide public facilities. Not applicable including schools, cultural institutions, government facilities, libraries, community centers, public hospitals, and utilities. PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS (PI) The PI designation is intended to provide for privately -owned facilities that serve the public, including places for religious assembly, schools, health care, cultural and museums, and ' comparable facilities. Private Institutions A (PI -A) Floor area to land ratio of 0.0 -0.3. ' Private Institutions B (PI -B) Floor area to land ratio of 0.3 -1.0. ' OPEN SPACE (OS) The OS designation is intended to provide areas for a range of Not applicabled public and private uses to protect, maintain. and enhance the community's natural resources. I� E ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Land Use Category Uses Density/ Intensity OPEN SPACE /RESIDENTIAL The OS(RV) designation is intended for the preservation of Open spaces, habitat VILLAGE (OS[RVj) Banning Ranch as open space, restoration of wetlands and other restoration, and park. habitats, development of a community park, and consolidation of Alternative: maximum of oil extraction and processing facilities. 1,375 residential units, Should the property not be acquired, the designation permits the 75.000 square feet of development of a planned residential community that integrates retail commercial, and 75 a mix of single- family detached, single - family attached, two hotel rooms. family, and /or multi - family residential, with supporting schools, parks, community services, local- serving convenience commercial uses and services, and open spaces. A master or specific plan is required to depict the uses, street and infrastructure improvements, open spaces, development standards, design guidelines, and financial plan. PARKS AND RECREATION The PR designation applies to land used or proposed for active Not applicable .0 (PR) public or private recreational use. Permitted uses include parks (both active and passive), golf courses, yacht clubs, marina support facilities, aquatic facilities, tennis clubs and courts, Drivate recreation, and similar facilities. TIDELANDS AND The TS designation is intended to address the use, Not applicable. SUBMERGED LANDS (TS) management, and protection of tidelands and submerged lands of Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean immediately adjacent to the City of Newport Beach. The designation is generally not applied to historic tidelands and submerged lands that are Dresentiv filled or reclaimed. , Adjusted gross acre is defined as the total land area that (a) includes private open spaces (lettered lots) that were included in the original subdivision. such as private recreational spaces, pedestrian greenways and paseos, and undeveloped slopes: and (b) excludes rights- oi-way and lands permanently designated as open space and dedicated to the City, including parklands and passive or undeveloped open spaces that are located on the perimeter and interior of the subdivision. e All additional development based on existing use on the date of adoption of the General Plan. School districts are exempted from local land use control and development limits are not specified. Development intensities for other public institutions are more appropriately determined by their function rather than square footage, such as number of hospital beds and number of students. Open spaces may include incidental buildings. such as maintenance equipment and supply storage, which are not traditionally included in determining intensity limits. I Parks may include incidental buildings, such as maintenance equipment and supply storage, which are not traditionally included in determining intensity limits. ■ Compatibilin, with neighborhood development in density, scale, and street facing elevations • Architectural treatment of all elevations risible from public places • I- ;ntries and windows on street facing elevations to visually "open' the house to the neighborhood ■ Orientation to desirable sunlight and views =Newport Beach General Plan I I I I I Land Use Element Illustrates articulation of single -family residential building volume, variation ofmotimes. street orientation, well - defined ' entries, landscaping, parkways, and minimization of driveway paving. LU 5.1.6 Character and Quality of Residential Properties Require that residential front setbacks and other areas visible from the public street be attractively landscaped, trash containers enclosed, and drivewav and parking paving minimized. (Imp 2.1, 111) rLU 51.7 Renovation and Replacement of Existing Residential Units Require that residential units that are renovated and rebuilt in existing single - famih. neighborhoods adhere to the principles for new developments, as specified bN- Poficv 5.1.5 above. Consider the appropriateness of establishing single - family residential design guidelines and /or standards and review procedures for neighborhoods impacted by significant changes in building scale and character. (Imp 2.1, 8.2, 12.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan LU 5.1.8 Parking Adequacy Require that new and renovated single - family residences incorporate adequate enclosed parking in consideration of its number of bedrooms. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Multi - Family Neighborhoods ' LU 5.1.9 Character and Quality of Multi - Family Residential Require that multi - family dwellings be designed to convey a high qualin architectural character in accordance with the following principles (Imp 2.1, Building 1 %1evations ■ Treatment of the elevations of buildings facing public streets and pedestrian ways as the principal facades with respect to architectural treatment to ' achieve the highest level of urban design and neighborhood quality ■ Architectural treatment of building elevations and modulation of mass to convey the character of separate living units or clusters of living units, ' avoiding the appearance of a singular building volume ■ Provide street- and path - facing elevations with high - qualin doors, windows, ' moldings, metalwork, and finishes ' Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element lllustrales mulli- lami /y residential in611 iownhomes, rowhouses. and apartments. Modulation olbuilding volume and heights, articulated elevations, and orientation oftesidential units to the street. Ground Floor Treatment Where multi - family residential is developed on large parcels such as the Airport Area and West Newport Mesa: • Set ground -floor residential uses back from the sidewalk or from the right - of -wat, whichever yields the greater setback to provide privac }- and a sense of security and to leave room for stoops, porches and landscaping • Raise ground -floor residential uses above the sidewalk for privacy and security but not so much that pedestrians face blank walls or look into utilin or parking spaces • Encourage stoops and porches for ground -floor residential units facing public streets and pedestrian ways • Where multi - family residential is developed on small parcels, such as the Balboa Peninsula, the unit may be located directly along the sidewalk frontage and entries should be setback or eleeated to assure adequate security (as shown below). Newport Beach General Plan I Land Use Element Illustrates multi - family residrnual wdh lobbies and entry gates located on each street and pedestrian -way frontage. Roof Design ■ ,Modulate roof profiles to reduce the apparent scale of large structures and to provide visual interest and variety. Pa r1U n ■ Design covered and enclosed parking areas to be integral with the architecture of the residential units' architecture. Open Space and Amenit,,, • Incorporate usable and functional private open space for each unit. • Incorporate common open space that creates a pleasant living environment with opportunities for recreation. Commercial Districts I LU 5.2 Commercial centers and districts that are well - designed and planned, exhibit a high level of architectural and landscape quality, and are vital places for shopping and socialization. Policies LU 5.2.1 Architecture and Site Design Require that new development within existing commercial districts centers and corridors complement existing uses and exhibit a high level of architectural and site design in consideration of the following principles (Imp 2.1, 12.1): • Seamless connections and transitions with existing buildings, except where developed as a free - standing building • Modulation of building masses, elevations, and rooflines to promote visual interest • Architectural treatment of all building elevations, including ancillary facilities such as storage, truck loading and unloading, and trash enclosures Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element • Treatment of the ground floor of buildings to promote pedestrian activity by avoiding long, continuous blank walls, incorporating extensive glazing for transparency, and modulating and articulating elevations to promote visual interest • Clear identification of storefront entries • Incorporation of signage that is integrated with the buildings' architectural character • Architectural treatment of parking structures consistent with commercial buildings, including the incorporation of retail in the ground floors where the parking structure faces a public street or pedestrian way • F ?xtensiye on -site landscaping, including mature vegetation to provide a tree canopy to provide shade for customers • Incorporation of plazas and expanded sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian, outdoor dining, and other activities • Clearly delineated pedestrian connections between business areas, parking, and to adjoining neighborhoods and districts (paving treatment, landscape, wayfinding signage, and so on) • Integration of building design and site planning elements that reduce the consumption of water, energy, and other nonrenewable resources Illustrates pedestrian activated commercial "village" character with buildings 6onting onto wide sidewalks and plazas, outdoor dining, modulation and articulation of building elevations, integrated signage, orientation of stnre/rnrus to the pedestrian, and streetscape amenities. LU 5.2.2 Buffering Residential Areas Require that residential areas be buffered from adjoining nonresidential uses to the extent feasible, such as retail commercial and industrial, through the ®Newport Beach General Plan and Use Element establishment of performance -based regulations, the removal of nonconforming uses, and other tools such as landscape screening. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 5.2.3 Alley Design Improve and enhance the aesthetic quality of alleys without impacting service access. (Imp 6.1, 8.1) Mixed -Use Districts and Neighborhoods LU 5.3 Districts where residents and businesses are intermixed that are designed and planned to assure compatibihty among the uses, that they are highly livable for residents, and are of high quality design reflecting the traditions of Newport Beach. Policies LU 5.3.1 Mixed Use Buildings Require that mixed -use buildings be designed to convey a high level of architectural and landscape quality and ensure compatibility among their uses in consideration of the following principles (Imp 2.1, 12.1): • Design and incorporation of building materials and features to avoid conflicts among uses, such as noise, vibration, lighting, odors, and similar impacts • Visual and physical integration of residential and nonresidential uses • Architectural treatment of building elevations and modulation of their massing • Separate and well - defined entries for residential units and nonresidential businesses • Design of parking areas and facilities for architectural consistency and integration among uses • Incorporation of extensive landscape appropriate to its location; urbanized streetscapes, for example, would require less landscape along the street frontage but integrate landscape into interior courtyards and common open spaces Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Illustrates mixed -use buildings that integrate ground floor retail and upper floor residential Modulated building volumes and articulated elevations, separate entries for retail and residential, and orientation of the building to pedestrian - oriented streets. LU 5.3.2 Mixed -Use Building Location and Size of Nonresidential Uses Require That 100 percent of the ground floor street frontage of mixed -use buildings be occupied by retail and other compatible nonresidential uses, unless specified otherwise by LU 6.0 for a district or corridor. (Imp 2.1) LU 5.3.3 Parcels Integrating Residential and Nonresidential Uses Require that properties developed with a mix of residential and nonresidential uses be designed to achieve high levels of architectural quality in accordance with policies 5.1.8 and 5.2.2 and planned to assure compatibility among the uses and provide adequate circulation and parking. Residential uses should be seamlessly integrated with nonresidential uses through architecture, pedestrian walkways, and landscape. They should not be completely isolated by walls or other design elements. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 5.3.4 Districts Integrating Residential and Nonresidential Uses Require that sufficient acreage be developed for an individual use located in a district containing a mix of residential and nonresidential uses to prevent fragmentation and assure each use's viability, quality, and compatibility with adjoining uses. These should be based on the following minimum standards, except for the Airport Area inhere the standards specified by Policy 6.5.10: • Commercial: 30,000 square feet of contiguous parcel area • Residential: 45,000 square feet of contiguous parcel area Newport Beach General Plan LJ Land Use Element ■ Mixed -use building: 30,000 square feet of contiguous parcel area (Imp 2.1, 6.1) All Commercial and Mixed -Use Districts LU 5.3.5 Pedestrian - Oriented Architecture and Streetscapes Require that buildings located in pedestrian- oriented commercial and mixed -use districts be designed to define the public realm, activate sidewalks and pedestrian paths, and provide "eyes on the street" in accordance with the following principles: • Location of buildings along the street frontage sidewalk, to visually form a continuous or semi - continuous wall with buildings on adjacent parcels • Inclusion of retail uses characterized by a high level of customer activity on the ground floor; to insure successful retail -type operations, provide for transparency, elevation of the first floor at or transitioning to the sidewalk, floor -to -floor height, depth, deliveries and trash storage and collection • Articulation and modulation of street facing elevations to promote interest and character • Inclusion of outdoor seating or other amenities that extend interior uses to the sidewalk, where feasible • Minimization of driveways that interrupt the continuity, of street facing building elevations, prioritizing their location to side streets and alleys where feasible (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Illustrates pedestrian - oriented characteristics of commercial and mixed -use projects, with transparent and articulated building elevations, wide sidewalks, and streetscape amenities. Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 5.3.6 Parking Adequacy and Location Require that adequate parking be provided and is conveniently located to serve tenants and customers. Set open parking lots back from public streets and pedestrian ways and screen with buildings, architectural walls or dense landscaping. (Imp 21, 12.1) Office and Business Parks LU 5.4 OfEce and business districts that exhibit a high quality image, are attractive, and provide quality working environments for employees. Policies LU 5.4.1 Site Planning Require that new and renovated office and retail development projects be planned to exhibit a high -quafity and cohesive "campus environment," characterized by the following (Imp 2.1, 12.1): • Location of buildings around common plazas, courtyards, walkways, and open spaces • Incorporation of extensive on -site landscaping that emphasizes special features such as entryways • Use of landscape and open spaces to break the visual continuity of surface parking lots • Common signage program for tenant identiEcation and wayEnding • Common streetscapes and fighting to promote pedestrian activity • Readily observable site access, entrance drives and building entries and minimized conflict between service vehicles, private automobiles, and pedestrians MNewport Beach General Plan :1 Land Use Element Illustrates massing of industrial and commercial buildings around pedestrian- oriented plazas and open spaces, inclusion of extensive landscape, common signage and streetscapes, and modulation of building volumes and articulation of elevations. ' Newport Beach General Plan LU 5.4.2 Development Form and Architecture Require that new development of business park, office, and supporting buildings be designed to convey a unified and high - quality character in ' consideration of the following principles (Imp 2.1, 12.1): ■ Modulation of building mass, heights, and elevations and articulation of ' building ■ Avoidance of blank building walls that internalize uses with no outdoor ' orientation to public spaces ■ Minimize the mass and bulk of building facades abutting streets ■ Consistent architectural design vocabulary, articulation, materials, and color palette ■ Clear identification of entries through design elements ■ Integration of signage with the building's architectural style and character ' ■ Architectural treatment of parking structures consistent with their primary commercial or office building ' Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 5.5 Neighborhoods, districts, and corridors containing a diversity of uses and buildings that are mutually compatible and enhance the quality of the City's environment. Policies LU 5.5.1 Compatible Development Require that buildings and properties be designed to ensure compatibility within and as interfaces between neighborhoods, districts, and corridors. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 5.5.2 Form and Environment Require that new and renovated buildings be designed to avoid the use of styles, colors, and materials that unusually impact the design character and quality of their location such as abut changes in scale, building form, architectural style, and the use of surface materials that raise local temperatures or adversely modify wind patterns. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 5.5.3 Ambient Lighting Require that outdoor lighting be located and designed to prevent spillover onto adjoining properties or significantly increase the overall ambient illumination of their location. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 5.5.4 Conformance with the Natural Environmental Setting Require that sites be planned and buildings designed in consideration of the property's topography, landforms, drainage patterns natural vegetation, and relationship to the Bay and coastline, maintaining the environmental character that distinguishes Newport Beach. (Imp 2.1, 8.1, 11.1, 12.1) Goals and policies provide for the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, districts, corridors, and public and civic uses, managing growth and change to assure that their character, livability, and economic value are sustained. Public and Institutional Uses and Districts The City of Newport Beach contains a diversity of public and institutional uses including civic and government administrative facilities (City Hall), corporate yards, fire and police facilities, libraries, Newport Beach General Plan 1 I I I I I I I I i I I I I Land Use Element cultural institutions, art museum, marine science center, environmental interpretative center, senior and youth facilities, schools, and hospitals. Major public uses include the City Hall, adjoining Lido Village, Police Department in Newport Center, eight fire stations distributed throughout the community, Central library in Newport Center and three branches, OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar, and community facilities available at various locations for residents for recreational and meeting use. Newport Beach is served by two public and one private high school, one public and one private middle school, and eight public and four private elementary schools. Hoag Hospital is a major medical center that serves the City and region and is supported by numerous medical offices and related - facilities. LU 6.1 A diversity of governmental service, institutional, educational, cultural, social, religious, and medical facilities that are available for and enhance the quality of fife for residents and are located and designed to complement Newport Beach's neighborhoods. Policies LAND USES LU 6.1.1 Adequate Community Supporting Uses Accommodate schools, government administrative and operational facilities, fire stations and police facilities, religious facilities, schools, cultural facilities, museums, interpretative centers, and hospitals to serve the needs of Newport Beach's residents and businesses. (Imp 1.1, 2.1) LU 6.1.2 Siting of New Development Allow for the development of new public and institutional facilities within the City provided that the use and development facilities are compatible with adjoining land uses, environmentally suitable, and can be supported by transportation and utility infrastructure. (Imp 1.1, 19.2, 31.1 -33.2) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.1.3 Architecture and Planning that Complements Adjoining Uses I~;nsure that the City's public buildings, sites, and infrastructure are designed to be compatible in scale, mass, character, and architecture with the district or neighborhood in which they are located, following the design and development policies for private uses specified by this Plan. Design impacts on adjoining uses shall be carefullv considered in development, addressing such issues as lighting spillover, noise, hours of operation, parking, local traffic impacts, and privacy. (Imp 31.1 -33.2) Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element LU 6.1.4 Compatibility of Non -City Public Uses Encourage school and utility districts and other government agencies that may be exempt from City land use control and approval to plan their properties and design buildings at a high level of visual and architectural quality that maintains the character of the neighborhood or district in which they are located and in consideration of the design and development policies for private uses specified by this Plan. (Imp 19.1, 19.15) STRATEGY LU 6.1.5 Hoag Hospital Support Hoag Hospital in its mission to provide adequate facilities to meet the needs of area residents. Work with the Hospital to ensure that future development plans consider its relationship to and assure compatibility with adjoining residential neighborhoods and mitigate impacts on local and regional transportation systems. (Imp 12.1, 34.4) Residential Neighborhoods Newport Beach is a community of distinct residential communities formed by the natural landscape and the built environment. ;Many of the City's older communities are located near the coast, and are characterized by small lots and the close grouping of structures. Newer residential communities, located east of the bav, have been built according to specific regulations to encourage their individual characters. Residential neighborhoods first began to develop on the Peninsula, West Newport, Balboa Island, and Lido isle. These early neighborhoods following a traditional subdivision pattern of homes on streets designed in a linear grid and are generally pedestrian - oriented and include alleyways. Some of these older residential areas are within close proximity of commercial and visitors serving uses and are impacted by limited parking, noise, and traffic generated by commercial and visitor activities. When development spread further inland and proceeded north and east, the residential pattern changed, becoming less traditional, and more suburban in character with curvilinear streets and ranch style homes on larger lots. Examples of this type of development are the Westcliff community and Cliff Haven. As residential expanded across the bay and to the east, new styles such as attached town homes and gated communities were constructed. The Bluffs and Big Canyon communities illustrate this type of development. More recent residential development pattern has resulted in numerous, distinct neighborhoods with a single builder constructing most or all of the homes. Many of the these communities were designed as master planned communities allowing for unique and specialized development standards, as opposed to the application of traditional, standardized zoning regulations. Examples include Bonita Canyon, Newport Ridge, and Newport Coast. There are approximately 125 homeowners associations in Newport Beach. These associations govern the maintenance of common areas and the administration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC &Rs). 'Many of these associations are active in the City's decision making process and may have unique development standards that are not enforced by the City. Newport Beach General Plan I I I 11 I 1 I I Land Use Element Newport Beach includes a variety of residential neighborhoods As the community has approached build -out, little vacant land remains. New development has focused on nontraditional sites such as infill and mixed -use development on smaller vacant and underutilized sites in or near commercial areas. Other residential development issues in the community include the replacement of original single - family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with larger homes. Many of these homes are built to the full limit of the City's development regulations in neighborhoods where many houses are much smaller in scale. The policy framework for neighborhoods is geared toward strengthening and expanding the framework of healthy, cohesive, and identifiable neighborhoods throughout the City. LU 6.2 Residential neighborhoods that contain a diversity of housing types and supporting uses to meet the needs of Newport Beach's residents and are designed to sustain livability and a high quality of life. 1 Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Policies LU 6.2.1 Residential Supply Accommodate a diversity of residential units that meets the needs of Newport Beach's population and fair share of regional needs in accordance with the Land Use Plan's designations, applicable density standards, design and development policies, and the adopted Housing Element. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 35.1) LU 6.2.2 Allowing Rebuilding Legal nonconforming residential structures shall be brought into conformity in an equitable, reasonable, and timely manner as rebuilding occurs. Limited renovations that improve the physical quality and character of the buildings may be allowed. Rebuilding after catastrophic damage or destruction due to a natural event, an act of public enemy, or accident may be allowed in limited circumstances that do not conflict with the goals of the Land Use Element. (Imp 2.1, 7.1) LU 6.2.3 Residential Affordability Encourage the development of residential units that are affordable for those employed in the City. (Imp 2.2, 35.1) LU 6.2.4 Accessory Units Permit conditionally the construction of one granny unit (accessory age - restricted units for one or two adult persons who are sixty years of age or older) per single - family residence within single - family districts, provided that such units meet set back, height, occupancy, and other apphcable regulations set forth in the Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.2.5 Neighborhood Supporting Uses Allow for the integration of uses within residential neighborhoods that support and are complementary to their primary function as a Living environment such as schools, parks, community meeting facilities, religious facilities, and comparable uses. These uses shall be designed to assure compatibility with adjoining residential addressing such issues as noise, Lighting, and parking. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.2.6 Home Occupations Allow for home occupations in Newport Beach's residential neighborhoods provided that they do not adversely impact traffic, parking, noise, lighting, and other neighborhood qualities. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan 1 ' Land Use Element LU 6.2.7 Care Facilities ' Regulate Day Care and Residential Care facilities to the maximum extent allowed by Federal and State law to minimize impacts on residential neighborhoods. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.2.8 Manufactured Housing Permit by right manufactured housing on individual lots in residential zones as per State law. Ensure compatibility with surrounding conventional dwelling uses by continuing to provide design standards for manufactured homes. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.2.9 Private Open Spaces and Recreational Facilities Require the open space and recreational facilities that are integrated into and owned by private residential development are permanently preserved as part of the development approval process and are prohibited from converting to residential or other types of land uses. (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 15.1) LU 6.2.10 Gated Communities Discourage the creation of new private entry gates in existing residential ' neighborhoods that currently do not have a gate located at the entrance of the community. (Imp 9.1, 43.1) Districts Districts are uniquely identifiable by their common functional role, mix of uses, density /intensity, physical form and character, and /or environmental setting. Generally, they encompass large areas that often extend equally in length and breadth. They represent common gathering places for commerce, employment, entertainment, culture, and for living. While Newport Beach contains manv districts, the General Plan policies in the following sections focus on those that are likely to change over the next 20 years as existing viable districts are enhanced, underperforming properties are revitalized, and opportunities are provided to accommodate the City's fair share of regional housing needs, as shown on Figure LU16. Policies are directed to the management of these changes to assure that they complement the characteristics that are valued by ' Newport Beach's residents. Development in each district will adhere to policies for land use type and density /intensity (1.0 4.1, Table LU1) and community character (LU 5.0), except as amended in this section of the Plan. ' The goals and policies for each district are preceded by a description of its uses and characteristics in 2005 and public input from the General Plan Update Visioning Process and Public Workshops that ' was considered in their formulation. Banning Ranch Located within the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI), the Banning Ranch area encompasses approximately 518 acres, of which 465 acres (includes 47 acres of water features) are under the jurisdiction of Orange County, and 53 acres within the jurisdction of the City of Newport Beach. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Banning Ranch is located in the western -most portion of the Newport Beach Planning Area, north of Coast Highway and the Newport Shores residential community, immediately east of the Santa Ana River, and west and south of residential and industrial uses. The eastern portion of the site is higher in elevation and contains the western edge of Newport Mesa that slopes gently from east to west. Bluffs form the western edge of the mesa, and are located in the central portion of the Banning Ranch area. The western portion of the site, which is lower in elevation, historically contained a tidal marsh associated with the Semeniuk Slough and Santa Ana River. Aerial view of the Banning Ranch area Currently, the Banning Ranch area is primarily undeveloped with some historic oil extraction infrastructure located in the central and southern portions of the site that includes wells, pipelines, buildings, improved and unimproved roads, and open storage pipes and machinery. Oil extraction activities date back at least 75 vears. Although the Banning Ranch site contains an assemblage of diverse habitats that have been historically disturbed, when this area is considered with the contiguous Semeniuk Slough and restored wetlands, it provides wildlife with a significantly large, diverse area for foraging, shelter, and movement. Biological studies performed for Banning Ranch indicate that, while disturbance associated with oil activities diminishes the quality of existing habitat to some extent, overall, the area should be regarded as relatively high -quality wildlife habitat due to its size, habitat diversity, and continuity with the adjacent Semeniuk Slough and Federally - restored wetlands. A preliminary field evaluation of Banning Ranch was conducted by a consultant as a general indicator of the presence of habitat and species that may be subject to regulatory review. Based on this analysis, the property is estimated to contain approximately 69 acres with a habitat value rank of "I," which are primarily concentrated in the northwestern portion of the site. These areas are considered to have a high biological resource value, and are likely to require a resource permit from federal and /or State agencies prior to development, Other areas scattered throughout the site may also be of biological value but to a lesser extent. Areas with a rank of "2" (approximately 96 acres) may need a resource permit for development, where additional studies would be required to make this determination. More than likely, areas with a rank of "Y' (approximately I I8 acres) contain habitat and species that are not likely to require resource permitting for development, Resource permitting would likely result in the need for mitigation measures associated with development such as payment of mitigation fees, habitat restoration, or off -site habitat replacement. The actual acreage subject to environmental permitting will be determined in subsequent studies to be conducted in accordance with state and federal regulations. MiNewport Beach General Plan ) § ) _ /\ > % _ 0 3 - \0 & ) Land Use Element 1 69 2 96 3 118 Total 283 Additionally, Banning Ranch exhibits distinctive topography that is a physical and visual resource for the community. The property is divided into lowland and highland mesa areas. Bluff faces traverse the property generally in a north -south direction, separating these and forming an important visual backdrop from West Coast Highway. Drainage from upland areas in and adjoining the City of Costa Mesa formed a number of arrovos with riparian habitats, The bluff face geology is highly erodible and has experienced sliding over the years. Figure LU17 illustrates these constraints. During the visioning process, residents were divided in opinion regarding the future of Banning Ranch. Many residents preferred preserving Banning Ranch as open space at the beginning of the public process. However, many participants in the process later indicated their willingness to support some development of the property if it would generate revenue to help fund preservation of the majority of the property as open space. Policy Overview The General Plan prioritizes the preservation of Banning Ranch as an open space amenity for the community and region. Oil operations would be consolidated, wedands restored, nature education and interpretative facilities provided, and an active park containing playfields and other facilities to serve residents of adjoining neighborhoods. Should the property not he fully acquired as open space, the Plan provides for the development of a concentrated mixed -use residential village that retains the majority of the property as open space. This would contain a mix of housing types clustered around a "village center" of local - serving commercial uses, small boutique hotel, active park, and possibly a school. Buildings would be located and designed and an interconnected street system provided to enhance pedestrian activity, and reduce vehicular trips. Development would be concentrated to preserve the majority of the property as open space, where oil operations would be clustered and wetlands restored. An internal trail system would be developed to link uses within its neighborhoods and districts and provide access to adjoining neighborhoods. While the Plan indicates the maximum intensity of development that would he allowed on the property, this will ultimately by determined through permitting processes that are required to satisfy state and federal environmental regulatory requirements. LUI 6.3 Preferably a protected open space amenity, with restored wetlands and habitat areas, as well as active community parklands to serve adjoining neighborhoods. INewport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Policies LAND USES (designated as "OS[RVI ) LU 6.3.1 Primary Use Open space, including significant active community, parklands that serge adjoining residential neighborhoods if the site is acquired through public funding. (Imp 2.1, 33.1, 33.3, 44.3) STRATEGY LU 6.3.2 Acquisition for Open Space Support the active pursuit of the acquisition of the Banning Ranch as permanent open space, which may be accomplished through the issuance of state bonds, environmental mitigation fees, purchase by private entities, developer dedication, and similar techniques. (Imp 9.1, 19.7, 19.11, 44.3, 44.6) LU 6.4 If acquisition for open space is not successful, a high -quality residential community with supporting uses that provides revenue to restore and protect wetlands and important habitats. Policies LAND USES LU 6.4.1 Alternative Use If not acquired for open space in a timely manner, the site may be developed as a residential village, containing a mix of housing types, limited supporting retail, visitor accommodations, school, and active community parklands, with a majority of the property preserved as open space. (Imp 2.11 12.1) DEVELOPMENT DENSITY /INTENSITY AND CAPACITY Note: There rpresentgeneral development capacity estimates, with the property's ultimate development footprint and capacity determined through required federal and state reg ry ulato environmental permitting processes and a planned community development plan approved by the City of Nakport Beach. LU 6.4.2 Residential Accommodate a maximum of 1,375 residential units, which shall consist of a mix of single - family detached, attached, and multi - family units to provide a range of choices and prices for residents. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan [1 ,,ix� ■ r 1 Z Ai Pt ra: �; }x • q:e, �� sit, ! JJ A I -�.4ti. t t as rc . arar •. -� _., 1� z-� memo A.r. ■ J s °• r ���$ �� ,s�� � .fir *� '�'� +^ a.RY cr....l rx.m rJ.: - -. � iallgs • .. � �Y � � .� J •• ' + .sac,• t e'� i�� #��.w � e l s�.� l;� r 1 J a .y WL jut I olo ALAPY 44 OIN LU 6.4.6 Approaches for a Livable Neighborhood Site and design development to enhance neighborhood quality of life by: • Establishing a pattern of blocks that promotes access and neighborhood identity • Design streets to slow traffic, while maintaining acceptable fire protection and traffic flows • Integrating a diversity of residential grpes within a neighborhood, while ensuring compatibility among different residential tapes • Orienting and designing the residential mots to relate to the street frontage • I.ocating and designing garages to minimize their visual dominance from the street • Incorporating sidewalks and parkways to foster pedestrian activity • Promoting architectural diversity (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) LU 6.4.7 Neighborhood Structure and Form Establish a "village center" containing local serving commercial, community parks, community meeting facilities, hotel, and /or other amenities as the focal point. Buildings in the village center shall be designed to enhance pedestrian activity (e.g., visual transparency and facade modulation and articulation), integrating plazas and open spaces for public events. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 6.4.3 Retail Commercial Accommodate a maximum of 35,000 square feet of retail commercial uses that shall be oriented to serve the needs of local and nearbv residents. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.4.4 Overnight Accommodations Accommodate a maximum of 75 rooms in a small boutique hotel, "bed and breakfast," or other overnight accommodations. (Imp 2.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.4.5 Residential Village Planned Require that Banning Ranch, if not retained as open space, be developed as a cohesive urban form that provides the sense of a complete and identifiable neighborhood. Establish a development pattern that ties together individual uses into a cohesive neighborhood addressing the location and massing of buildings, ' architecture, landscape, connective street grid and pedestrian walkways and trails, use of kev landforms, and similar elements. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) LU 6.4.6 Approaches for a Livable Neighborhood Site and design development to enhance neighborhood quality of life by: • Establishing a pattern of blocks that promotes access and neighborhood identity • Design streets to slow traffic, while maintaining acceptable fire protection and traffic flows • Integrating a diversity of residential grpes within a neighborhood, while ensuring compatibility among different residential tapes • Orienting and designing the residential mots to relate to the street frontage • I.ocating and designing garages to minimize their visual dominance from the street • Incorporating sidewalks and parkways to foster pedestrian activity • Promoting architectural diversity (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) LU 6.4.7 Neighborhood Structure and Form Establish a "village center" containing local serving commercial, community parks, community meeting facilities, hotel, and /or other amenities as the focal point. Buildings in the village center shall be designed to enhance pedestrian activity (e.g., visual transparency and facade modulation and articulation), integrating plazas and open spaces for public events. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 6.4.8 Open Space Network and Parklands Establish a framework of trails, community- parklands, and natural habitats that provide the framework around which the residential village's uses are developed and interconnect residential districts, the village center, other uses, and open spaces. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) LU 6.4.9 Circulation Facilitate development of an arterial highway linking Coast Highway with Newport Boulevard to relieve congestion at Superior Avenue, if the property is developed. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 21.1) LU 6.4.10 Sustainable Development Practices Require that any development of Banning Ranch achieve high levels of environmental sustainability that reduce pollution and consumption of energy, water, and natural resources to be accomplished through land use patterns and densities, site planning, building location and design, transportation and utility infrastructure design, and other techniques. Among the strategies that should be considered are the concentration of development, reduction of vehicle trips, use of alternative transportation modes, maximized walkability, use of recycled materials, capture and re -use of storm water on -site, water conserving fixtures and landscapes, architectural elements that reduce heat gain and loss, and preservation of wetlands and other habitats. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 7.1, 11.1, 12.1, 21.9, 23.1, 25.1, 27.1) STRATEGY LU 6.4.11 Comprehensive Site Planning and Design Require the preparation of a master development or specific plan for any development on the Banning Ranch specifying lands to be developed, preserved, and restored, land uses to be permitted, parcelization, roadway and infrastructure improvements, streetscape improvements, development regulations, architectural design and landscape guidelines, processes for oil operations consolidation, habitat preservation and restoration plan, sustainability practices plan, financial implementation, and other appropriate elements. (Imp 3.1, 4.1) Policies Pertaining to Both Land Use Options (Goals 6.3 and 6.4) PERMITTED USES LU 6.5.1 Oil Operations Relocate and cluster oil operations. (Imp 3.1, 4.1) ®Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 6.5.2 Active Community Park Parks accommodate a community park of a minimum of 30 acres that contains active playfields that may be lighted and is of sufficient acreage to serve adjoining neighborhoods and, if developed, residents of Banning Ranch. (Imp 3.1, 4.1) LU 6.5.3 Habitat and Wetlands Restore and enhance wetlands and wildlife habitats, in accordance with the requirements of state and federal agencies. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 19.7, 19.11) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.5.4 Relationship of Development to Environmental Resources Development should be located and designed to preserve and /or mitigate for the loss of wetlands and drainage course habitat. It shall be located to be contiguous and compatible with existing and planned development along its eastern property line, preserving the connectivity- of wildlife corridors, and set back from the bluff faces, along which shall be located a linear park to provide public views of the ocean, wetlands, and surrounding open spaces. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) LU 6.5.5 Public Views of the Property Development shall be located and designed to prevent residences on the property from dominating public views of the bluff faces from Coast Highway, the ocean, wetlands, and surrounding open spaces. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.1) STRATEGY LU 6.5.6 Coordination with State and Federal Agencies Work with appropriate state and federal agencies to identify wetlands and habitats to be preserved and /or restored and those on which development will be permitted. (Imp 19.7, 19.11) West Newport Mesa The West Newport Mesa area contains a mix of residential, office, retail, industrial, and public uses. It is immediately abutted by Hoag Hospital, the Citv of Costa Mesa to the north, and Banning Ranch to the west. Development in the area dates back to the mid - twentieth century. Hoag Hospital is a major activity center that continues to affect development in the area. It generates a strong market for the development of uses that support the hospital's medical activities such as doctors' offices, convalescent and care facilities, medical supply, pharmacy, and similar uses. Retail commercial uses serve medical purposes, as well as nearby residents. Northern portions of the area are largely developed with light manufacturing, research, and development, and business park uses. In many respects, these transition with comparable patterns of INewport Beach General Plan Land Use Element development in the Westside Costa Mesa area to the north. A number of Newport Beach's marine - related businesses have relocated to the area over recent decades as coastal land values have escalated. Most of the properties are developed for single business tenants and have little landscape or architectural treatment, typical of older industrial districts of Southern California. The majority of properties between the industrial uses and medical center are developed with multi- family uses, including a few mobile home parks. The latter represent a resource of affordable housing in the City. These are interspersed with a school and other civic uses. The area's considerable mix of uses is not always complementary, nor at its edges where it abuts , residential neighborhoods and other uses. OKce and commercial buildings in West Newport Mesa Visioning process participants indicated that the West Newport Mesa area would benefit from revitalization. The development of additional medical offices and other facilities supporting Hoag Hospital and additional residential units were widely endorsed. Participants were divided in their support for the retention of industrial uses. Newport Beach General Plan I Land Use Element Policy Overview The General Plan provides for a mix of land uses for West Newport Mesa that include office, research, convalescent care, and retail facilities supporting Hoag Hospital, a consolidated light industrial district adjoining the City of Costa Mesa, opportunities for the development of new housing, and supporting retail commercial services. Development densities/ intensities are intended to foster the area's revitalization and additional height is considered on the area's core parcels with no increase in density /intensity as a strategy to increase ground level open space, landscape, and parking. While distinct sub - districts are defined by the Land Use Plan, the assembly and planning of multiple parcels across these districts to create a unified center that is linked by pedestrian walkways, parklands, and other amenities is encouraged. LU 6.6 A medical district with peripheral medical services and research facilities that support the Hoag Hospital campus within a well- planned residential neighborhood, enabling residents to live close to their jobs and reducing commutes to outlying areas. Policies LAND USES (refer to Figure LU18) LU 6.6.1 Hospital Supporting Uses Integrated with Residential Neighborhoods Prioritize the accommodation of medical - related and supporting facilities on properties abutting the Hoag Hospital complex (areas designated as "CO -M ") with opportunities for new residential units (areas designated as "RH -A ") and supporting retail services ( "CG -B "). (Imp 2.1) LU 6.6.2 Residential Types ' Promote the development of a mix of residential types and building scales within the densities permitted by the "RH -A" designation, which may include single - family attached, townhomes, apartments, flats, and comparable units. Residential densities may be increased on a property as a means of promoting a variety of housing types within Newport Mesa, provided that the overall average density of 30 units per adjusted gross acre is not exceeded. (Imp 2.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT iJ LU 6.6.3 Building Height and Mass Consider increases in the height limits for medical- related and residential buildings, within the prescribed intensity and density limitations, to provide the opportunity for the development of more slender buildings that provide additional open space at grade and reduced building bulk, as well as adequate parking. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element STRATEGY LU 6.6.4 Cohesive and Integrated Medical Campus Development Work with property owners and encourage the development of a master plan for streetscape, pedestrian, signage, and other improvements that contribute to a definable district. Land use boundaries delineated on the Land Use Diagram may be modified by a specific plan to achieve cohesive districts that integrated a variety of land uses. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.1) LU 6.6.5 Livable Residential Neighborhood Work with property owners and encourage the preparation of a master plan for the residential neighborhood defining park and streetscape improvements that provide amenity- for local residents and enhance the area's identity. LU 6.7 A light industrial district that transitions between the Hoag Hospital medical and residential community and industrial uses in the City, of Costa Mesa, providing opportunities for needed uses that cannot be accommodated elsewhere in Newport Beach. Policies LAND USES (designated as "A, "refer to Figure LU18) LU 6.7.1 Primary Uses Encourage the development of small -scale incubator industries. (Imp 2.1, 34.3) LU 6.7.2 Marine Based Businesses Encourage and provide incentives for the relocation of marine -based Newport Beach businesses, including boat storage and recreational vehicles, to properties retained for industrial purposes (Subarea `B "). (Imp 2.1, 34.3) Balboa Peninsula The Balboa Peninsula comprises a series of districts linked by the Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard commercial and residential corridor. These include Lido Village, Cannery Village, McFadden Square, Balboa Village, and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Lido Village Lido Village is primarily developed with commercial uses including grocery stores, restaurants, salons, home furnishings, apparel, and other specialty shops ranging from units. It also includes Lido Marina Village, a pedestrian - oriented waterfront development that includes visitor- serving commercial uses, specialty stores, and marine uses. Lido Village's southern edge contains specialty retail and restaurants, the Civic Center, and churches. MNewport Beach General Plan @ . � � � �/ _! \= 2\ : @ ) � `� �( 5 / & ¥ � 0 : f// \) /{ � || !: \ , \ � }: � / \) ` j)\ � w (�} Land Use Element i Lido Marina Village has experienced a high number of building vacancies and many retail stores are ' underperforming. Parking is limited. Multiple property ownerships have traditionally inhibited cohesive and integrated development. ' Lido Village has a unique location at the turning basin in Newport Harbor. The channel is wider than in other locations, providing an opportunity for waterfront commercial uses that will not negatively impact residential uses across the channel. I 1 I� i Movie theaterin Lido Village Pedestrian - oriented relail use in Lido Village Cannery Village ' Cannery Village is the historic center of the City's commercial fishing and boating industry and contains a mix of small shops, art galleries, professional offices, and service establishments. Marine - related commercial (boat sales) and marine - related industrial uses (boat repair) are also found in the area. Redevelopment of properties for residential, loft, and mixed residential and commercial uses, including live /work facilities, appears to be an emerging trend. older developments include some single - family residential units combined with commercial uses on single lots. Although the residential I I component of mixed use projects has performed well, there has been less success in attracting the commercial uses envisioned for the area particularly on the waterfront. ' Cannery Village ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element A Specific Plan has been developed; with multiple property, ownerships that has hindered cohesiNe and integrated development. McFadden Square McFadden Square surrounds the Newport Pier and extends between the ocean front and harbor. It was the center of the City's early shipping industry. Located adjacent to Newport Pier is the Dory Fishing Fleet. The fleet and open -air fish market have operated at this location since the fleet's founding in 1891 by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of its type, it is a designated historical landmark. Commercial land uses are largely concentrated in the strips along Balboa and Newport Boulevards, with residential along the ocean front and marine - related uses fronting the harbor. Numerous visitor - serving uses include restaurants, beach hotels, tourist - oriented shops (t -shirt shops, bike rentals, and surf shops), as well as service operations and facilities that serve the Peninsula. There are several bars in the area with some featuring live music, especially along the ocean front. Historically, the area has been known for its marine- related industries such as shipbuilding and repair facilities and boat storage on the harbor, some of which have been in continuous operation for over fifty years. Public parking is available in three lots, which primarily serve the beach users, tourists, and the restaurant patrons. Retail use in McFadden Square Residential in McFadden Square Much of the McFadden Square area is pedestrian - oriented, with storefronts facing the street, the presence of signage at a pedestrian scale, and outdoor furniture, providing a pleasant environment for visitors. However, certain areas present difficulty for pedestrian street crossing. Specifically the intersection of Newport and Balboa Boulevards, known as " 14ixmaster" is one such crossing as the roadway configuration at this location allows traffic flow from different directions and the street is wide. Balboa Village Balboa Village is the historic center for recreational and social activities on the Peninsula. It has had a strong marine heritage, and has attracted fishermen, recreational boaters, summer residents, and beachgoers. Many of the retail uses are visitor - oriented and seasonal in nature, including a "fun zone" along Edgewater Place that contains entertainment uses. Marine - related commercial uses, including Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element ferries to Balboa and Catalina Islands and harbor tours, are present in the area. In general, Balboa Village is pedestrian - oriented with articulated building facades, and signage that is pedestrian scale. The Balboa Village core is surrounded by residences, with isolated pockets of commercial uses scattered along Balboa Boulevard. Peninsula Park also serves the area. Balboa Village and the greater Peninsula have experienced a transition to year -round residential occupancy while the visitor uses have continued. Cumulatively, there is more commercial space than can be supported by local residents, and marginal commercial space is used by businesses that are seasonal and do not thrive throughout the year. Visilorserving retail in Balboa Village Housing in Balboa Village A specific plan has guided development in Balboa Village ("Central Balboa ") since 1997. The Plan's vision consisted of aesthetic improvements such as landscaping, pedestrian amenities, and design standards. It addressed property maintenance standards, parking district implementation, and circulation improvements. Additionally, it sought to establish a "family marine recreation theme," upgrade the Fun Zone, and improve the quality and mix of commercial tenants. The City has implemented some of this vision with a number of public improvements within the last few years, which include the addition of street furniture, lighting, landscaping, widened sidewalks, and decorative paving. Participants in the Visioning process indicated that Lido Village, Cannery Village, McFadden Square, and Balboa Village need continuing revitalization and the City could be proactive in creating a vision for reinforcement of lido Village and McFadden Square as primary activity nodes, with the interior of Cannery Village allocated for residential or mixed -use development. The integration of uses in these areas and the harbor and bay was emphasized. While overnight lodging was not supported in the Visioning process survey and public meetings, in the opinion of the General Plan Advisory Committee smaller bed and breakfast and boutique hotels could be designed and scaled to complement the pedestrian - oriented village character of Lido Village, McFadden Square, and Balboa Village, as well as help the City's fiscal balance through the revenue that would be contributed. The public also supported the concentration of commercial uses in the core of Balboa Village, with the re-use of outlying commercial properties for housing, and priority for water- oriented and visitor - serving commercial uses. Additionally, Balboa Village was identified as a suitable location for mixed - use development. 1 ' Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Policy Overview The General Plan provides for the enhancement of Lido Village, Cannery Village, McFadden Square, and Balboa Village as distinct pedestrian- oriented centers of Balboa Peninsula that would be interconnected through improved streetscapes along Newport /Balboa Boulevard, a waterfront promenade on Newport Harbor, and cross- access between the Harbor and beachfront. Lido Village, McFadden Square, and Balboa Village would contain a mix of visitor - serving, retail, small overnight accommodation facilities, and housing. In Cannery Village, mixed -use buildings would be developed at street intersections with intervening parcels developed for mixed use or free - standing housing. Throughout the Peninsula, priority is established for the retention of marine - related uses. Area wid e LU 6.8 A series of commercial, visitor - serving, marine related, civic, and residential neighborhoods that are vibrant throughout the year, differentiated by their historic and functional characteristics, and architectural style, yet integrated by streetscape amenities. Policies LU 6.8.1 Urban Form Establish development patterns that promote the reinforcement of Balboa Peninsula's pedestrian scale and urban form as a series of distinct centers/ nodes and connecting corridors. (Imp 1.1) LU 6.8.2 Component Districts Lido Village and McFadden Square should be emphasized as the primary activity centers of the northern portion of the Peninsula, linked by retail and marine - related commercial corridors along Newport Boulevard and the Bay frontage, which together surround a residential core in the inland section of Cannery Village. Balboa Village will continue to serve as the primary center of the lower Peninsula, surrounded by residential neighborhoods along and flanking Balboa Boulevard. (Imp 1.1) LU 6.8.3 Marine - Related Businesses Protect and encourage marine - related businesses to locate and expand on the Peninsula unless present and foreseeable future demand for such facilities is- already adequately provided for in the area. {Imp 2.1, 34.1, 34.5) LU 6.8.4 Shared Parking Facilities Encourage the development of shared parking facilities and management programs among private property owners that provides for adequate parking for residents, guests, and business patrons. (Imp 21.11, 45.1) Newport Beach General Plan Ii Land Use Element LU 6.8.5 Quality of Place /Streetscapes ' Develop a plan and work with property owners and businesses to fund and implement streetscape improvements that improve Balboa Peninsula's visual quality, image, and pedestrian character. This should include well- defined ' linkages among individual districts, between the ocean and Bay, and along the Bay frontage, as well as streetscape and entry improvements that differentiate the character of individual districts. (Imp 29.1, 45.1) I 1 I i �JI 1 Illustrates streetscape amenities including wide sidewalks, trees providing shade for pedestrians, benches and outdoor seating, and pedestrian- scaled signage and lighting. LU 6.8.6 Historic Character Preserve the historic character of Balboa Peninsula's districts by offering incentives for the preservation of historic buildings and requiring new development to be compatible with the scale, mass, and materials of existing structures, while allowing opportunities for architectural diversity. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.8.7 Property Improvement Provide incentives for and work with property owners to improve their properties and achieve the community's vision for the Balboa Peninsula. (Imp 34.1, 43.1, 45.1) Lido Village (designated as "MU -C2 "and "MU-A 1, "refer to FigureLU19) LU 6.9 A pedestrian - oriented village environment that reflects its waterfront location, providing a mix of uses that serves visitors and local residents. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Policies LAND USES LU 6.9.1 Priority Uses Encourage uses that take advantage of Lido Village's location at the Harbor's turning basin and its vitality and pedestrian character, including visitor - serving and retail commercial, small lodging facilities (bed and breakfasts, inns), and mixed -use buildings that integrate residential with retail uses (areas designated as "MU -C2 ", Subarea "A "). Interior parcels (Subarea `B ") may also contain mixed use buildings that integrate residential with office uses (designated as "i\IU -Al "). (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 34.1, 34.7) LU 6.9.2 Discouraged Uses Discourage the development of new office uses on the ground floor of buildings that do not attract customer activity to improve the area's pedestrian character and restrict the development of residential along the waterfront to the upper floors of buildings above water - related, visitor- serving commercial, and similar uses. (Imp 2.1) Cannery Village Interior Parcels (designated as "MU -84 ) LU 6.10 A pedestrian - oriented residential neighborhood that provides opportunities for live /work facilities and supporting retail uses. Policies LAND USES LU 6.10.1 Priority Uses Allow multi - family residential and mixed -use buildings that integrate residential above retail or live -work units throughout Cannery Village. Require mixed -use or live -work buildings to be developed on corner parcels. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.10.2 Residential Character and Architecture Require that residential buildings be designed to contribute to an overall neighborhood character, locating buildings along the street frontage to form a continuous or semi- continuous building wall. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure LU19 BALBOA PENINSULA LIDO VILLAGE/ CANNERY VILLAGE/ MC FADDEN SQUARE F=Sub -Area City Boundary Highway g 9 ,m X11 Sauce, CMO -Ne Beam 4ssxbfes W JECI NUMBER: 10519 -01 D W% 0min �Y�: EIP ' Land Use Element LU 6.10.3 Specific Plan Guidelines tutilize design and development guidelines for Cannery Village identified in the Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific Plan District. (Imp 12.2) ' Bayfront Parcels (designated as "MU -C2') LU 6.11 A water - oriented district that contains uses that support and benefit from its location fronting onto the bay, as well as provides new opportumdes for residential. ' Policies ' LAND USES LU 6. 11.1 Priority Uses ' Accommodate water- oriented commercial and supporting uses that support harbor recreation and flshing activities, and mixed -use structures with residential aboveground level water - oriented uses. McFadden Square, West and East of Newport Boulevard (designated as MU-C2') LU 6.12 A pedestrian - oriented village that reflects its location on the ocean, pier, and bay front, serving visitors and local residents. ' Policies LAND USES ' LU 6.12.1 Priority Uses Accommodate visitor- and local - serving uses that take advantage of McFadden Square's waterfront setting including specialty retail, restaurants, and small scale overnight accommodations, as well as mixed use buildings that integrate residential with ground level retail. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) I �' Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.12.2 Specific Plan Guidelines Utilize design and development guidelines for McFadden Square identified in the Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific Plan District. (Imp 12.2) Balboa Village LU 6.13 An economically viable pedestrian oriented village that serves local residents, visitors, and provides residential in proximity to retail uses, entertainment, and recreation. Policies PRIORITY USES (refer to Figure LU20) LU 6.13.1 Village Core (designated as "MU -A2 "9 Encourage local- and visitor- serving retail commercial and mixed use buildings that integrate residential with ground level retail or office uses on properties. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.13.2 Bay Frontage (designated as CV -A') Prioritize water - dependent, marine - related retail and services and visitor- serving retail. (Imp 2.1, 12. 1, 34.7, 34.5) LU 6.13.3 Commercial Properties out of Village Core (designated as "RM -B ") Promote re -use for residential units. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.13.4 Streetscapes Promote the completion of enhancements to Balboa Village's streetscapes to enhance the area's visual quality and character as a pedestrian - oriented environment. (Imp 29.1) STRATEG Y LU 6.13.5 Enhancing Balboa Village's Viability and Character Provide incentives for owners to improve their properties, to develop retail uses that serve adjoining residential neighborhoods, and retain and develop marine - related uses along the harbor frontage. (Imp 34.1, 45.1) Newport Beach General Plan [- 1 I' m z � c g �g O J d Q J � % � w �� Z Z �m LL `yJ (W� Q `-� m U z 0 °oo Q m 3 a � m � U I I lW 0 0 � - f o V � m o w o5 � d �. w �iV i. I Land Use Element Newport Center/Fashion Island Newport Center /Fashion Island is a regional center of business and commerce that includes major retail, professional office, entertainment, recreation, and residential in a master planned mixed -use development. Fashion Island, a regional shopping center, forms the nucleus of Newport Center, and is framed by this mixture of office, entertainment, and residential. Newport Center Drive, a ring road that surrounds Fashion Island, connects to a number of interior roadways that provide access to the various sites within the Center and to the four major arterials that service this development. High -rise office and hotel buildings to the north of the Center form a visual background for lower rise buildings and uses to the south and west. Interspersed in the Newport Center area are two hotels, public and semi - public uses including the Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments and Orange County Museum of Art, and entertainment uses (along the perimeter of Newport Center Drive). It is also the location of a transportation center, located at San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard. Multi - family residential is located east of the Police Department. lands adjacent to Coast Highway and Jamboree Road are developed for the Newport Beach Country Club and Balboa Bay Tennis Club, with adjoining single -family attached residential uses. Newport Center commercial once, hotel, and residential While master planned, the principal districts of Newport Center /Fashion Island are separated from one another by the primary arterial corridors. Fashion Island is developed around an internal Newport Beach General Plan = Land Use Element pedestrian network and surrounded by parking lots, providing little or no connectivity- to adjoining office, entertainment, or residential areas. The latter also contain internal pedestrian circulation networks surrounded by parking and are disconnected from adjoining districts. Early- in the Visioning process a majority of residents and businesses supported little or no change to Newport Center, except for new hotels. However, some supported growth for existing companies, expansion of existing stores, and moderate increases for new businesses. Some participants favored nixed -use development and stressed the need for more affordable housing in particular. During development of the General Plan, public input reflected moderate to strong support for the expansion of retail and entertainment uses in Fashion Island, including the development of another retail anchor. Policy Overview The General Plan provides for additional retail opportunities at Fashion Island and hotel rooms and housing units in Newport Center. Office development would be limited to the expansion of existing rather than new buildings. Emphasis is placed on the improvement of the area's pedestrian character, by improving connectivity among the "superblocks," installing streetscape amenities, and concentrating buildings along Newport Center Drive and pedestrian walkways and public spaces. LU 6.14 A successful mixed -use district that integrates an economic and commercial centers serving the needs of Newport Beach residents and the subregion, with expanded opportunities for residents to live close to jobs, commerce, entertainment, and recreation, and is supported by a pedestrian - friendly environment. Policies LAND USES (refer to Figure LU21) LU 6.14.1 Fashion Island ( "CR" designation) Provide the opportunity- for an additional anchor tenant, other retail, and /or entertainment and supporting uses that complement, are integrated with, and enhance the economic vitality- of existing development. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.14.2 Newport Center ( "MU -B3," "CO -R," and "CO -M" designations) Provide the opportunity- to expand residential, and hotel uses, but limit additional office development to the renovation and /or limited expansion of existing buildings. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach General Plan i I O LO CN N m c y O 6c oa /�� //'mil \\ ��^ -+.-� / U_ •� "Q W CT C J o _ cl �l 0- o gc U c 3 � NZZ O BUD Q � w NUZ �p0 Z Z Ord 2 W � LL >fA O ZLL 1 U O LO CN N m c y O 6c oa /�� //'mil \\ ��^ -+.-� / U_ •� "Q W CT C J o _ cl �l 0- o gc o � o O LO CN N m c y O 6c oa /�� //'mil \\ ��^ -+.-� / U_ •� "Q W CT C J o _ cl �l 0- o gc ' Land Use Element DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 1 LU 6.14.3 Development Scale Reinforce the original design concept for Newport Center by concentrating the greatest building mass and height in the northeasterly section along San Joaquin Hills Road, where the natural topography is highest and progressively scaling down building mass and height to follow the lower elevations toward the southwesterly edge along East Coast Highway. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1) LU 6.14.4 Urban Form Encourage that some new development be located and designed to orient to the inner side of Newport Center Drive, establishing physical and visual continuity that diminishes the dominance of surface parking lots and encourages pedestrian activity. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1) LU 6.14.5 Pedestrian Connectivity and Amenity Encourage that pedestrian access and connections among uses within the district be improved with additional walkways and streetscape amenities concurrent with the development of expanded and new uses. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.1) LU 6.14.6 Fashion Island Architecture and Streetscapes ' Encourage that new development in Fashion Island complement and be of equivalent or higher design quality than existing buildings. Additionally, new buildings shall be located on axes connecting Newport Center Drive with existing buildings to provide visual and physical connectivity with adjoining uses, where practical. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.1) Airport Area The Airport Area encompasses the properties abutting and east of John Wayne Airport and is in close proximity to the Irvine Business Complex and University of California, Irvine. This proximity has influenced the area's development with uses that support the airport and university, such as research and development, high technology industrial and visitor - serving uses, such as hotel and car rental agencies. A mix of low, medium, and high rise office buildings predominate, with lesser coverage of supporting multi- tenant commercial, financial, and service uses. A number of buildings are occupied ' by corporate offices for industry and financial uses. Koll Center, at MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road, was developed as a master planned campus office park. Manufacturing uses occupy a small percentage of the Airport area. Three large hotels have been developed to take advantage of their proximity to the Airport, local businesses, and those in the nearby Irvine Business Complex. The area immediately abutting the Airport, referred to as the "Campus Tract," contain a diverse mix of low intensity industrial, office, and airport related uses, including a number of auto - related commercial uses including carwash, auto - detailing, rental, repair, and parts shops. In comparison to properties to the east, this area is underutilized and less attractive. I ' Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Once in Airport Area Hotel in Airport Area Development in the Airport Area is restricted due to the noise impacts of John Wayne Airport. Much of the southwestern portion of the area is located in the 65 dBA CNEL, which is unsuitable for residential and other "noise- sensitive" uses. Additionally, building heights are restricted for aviation safety. Recent development activity in the City of Irvine's Business Complex, to the north, has included the transfer of development rights, bringing more intense development closer to the Airport Area, and resulting in the conversion of office to residential entitlement. This activity is changing the area to a mixed -use center. Through the Visioning process and preparation of the General Plan, the public preferred revitalization of the Airport Area with income generating land uses. Generally, a range of development types were acceptable as long as traffic is not adversely affected. However, a majority believed that the Airport Area is urban in character, different than other City neighborhoods. Additional density and traffic congestion were considered more acceptable here than other parts of the City. There was strong support for new hotels and broad consensus on mixed -use development with residential and revenue- generating uses. Policy Overview The General Plan provides for the development of office, industrial, retail, and airport-related businesses in the Airport Area, as well as the opportunity for housing and supporting services. The latter would be developed as clusters of residential villages centering on a neighborhood park and interconnected by pedestrian walkways. These would contain a mix of housing apes and buildings that integrate housing with ground level convenience retail uses and would be developed at a sufficient scale to achieve a "complete" neighborhood. Housing and mixed -use buildings would be restricted from areas exposed to noise levels of 65 dBA CNLL and higher. Over time, commercial and industrial properties located in the Campus Tract would be revitalized including street frontage landscape and other improvements. LU 6.15 A mixed -use community that provides jobs, residential, and supporting services in close proximity, with pedestrian - oriented amenities that facilitates walking and enhance livability. Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Policies ' URBAN FORM AND STRUCTURE (refer to Figure LU22) LU 6.15.1 Land Use Districts and Neighborhoods Provide for the development of distinct business park, commercial, and airport - serving districts and residential neighborhoods that are integrated to assure a quality environment and compatible land uses. (Imp 1.1, 2.1) Business Park Districts (Subarea C, "MU-B2" designation) ' LAND USES ' LU 6.15.2 Priority Uses Accommodate office, research and development, and similar uses that support ' the primary office and business park functions, as prescribed for the "CO -G" designation, while allowing for the re -use of properties for the development of cohesive residential villages that are integrated with business park uses. (imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.15.3 Underperforming Land Uses Promote the redevelopment of sites with underperforming retail uses located on parcels at the interior of large blocks for other uses, with retail clustered along major arterials (e.g., Bristol, Campus, MacArthur, and Jamboree), except where intended to serve and be integrated with new residential development. (Imp 2.1, 34.6) Campus Tract (Subarea 8, "MU-82" designation) LAND USES LU 6.15.4 Primary Uses Accommodate office, industrial, retail, automobile service, hotels, and ' comparable uses that are related ro and support the functions of John Wayne Airport, as permitted by the "CG -C" designation, while allowing for the redevelopment of properties for residential villages that are integrated with business park uses in accordance with poLcies 6.15.9 through 6.15.25. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) STRATEGY LU 6.15.5 Economic Viability ' Provide incentives for lot consolidation and the re -use and improvement of properties located in the "Campus tract," west of Birch Street. (imp 2.1, 34.6) INewport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element LU 6.15.6 Auto- Rental and Supporting Uses Work with auto rental and supporting uses to promote the consolidation and visual improvement of auto storage, service, and storage facilities. (Imp 12.1, 34.6) LU 6.15.7 Site Planning and Architecture Encourage and, when subject to redevelopment, require property owners within the Campus Tract to upgrade the street frontages of their properties with landscape, well - designed signage, and other amenities that improve the area's visual quality. (Imp 12.1) Commercial Nodes (Subarea A, "CG-C" designation) LU 6.15.8 Priority Uses Encourage the development of retail, financial services, dining, hotel, and other uses that support the John Wayne Airport, the Airport Area's office uses, and, as developed, its residential neighborhoods, as well as automobile sales and supporting uses at the ,MacArthur Boulevard and Bristol Street node. (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 34.6) Residential Villages (Subarea C and Subarea 8, "MU -82" designation) LAND USES LU 6.15.9 Residential and Supporting Uses Accommodate the development of multi - family residential units, including work force housing, and mixed -use buildings that integrate residential with ground level office or retail uses in areas and supporting retail, grocery stores, and parklands. This may occur as replacement of existing buildings or as infill on parking lots, provided that the parking is replaced in a structure located on -site. (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 12.2) MINIMUM SIZE AND DENSITY LU 6.15.10 Number and Size of Residential Villages (refer to Figure LU23) Allow development of a maximum of four (4) mixed use residential villages, each centered on a neighborhood park and other amenities (as conceptually illustrated in Figure LU23). The first phase of residential development in each neighborhood shall encompass at least 10 gross acres of land, exclusive of existing rights -of -way. The 10 acres may include multiple parcels provided that they are contiguous or face one another across an existing street. The 10 acre requirement may be waived for projects of at least 5 acres if a concept plan is prepared that integrates existing and new uses into a cohesive mixed -use neighborhood and achieves the objectives for the Airport Area. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) =Newport Beach General Plan I � �� 2/ �! 2@ 3� � \��� �k \/ @� 0 , /) /\ j) \z � | | �� z \ �! { � )! � { \( ° ))\ � w {�} CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure LU23 AIRPORT AREA RESIDENTIAL VILLAGES ILLUSTRATIVE CONCEPT DIAGRAM 1 Legend Opportpniry Sil es Roposed Open Spaces ' Improved Residential Slreels ' Proposed Residemla15peel I Proposed Pedesld. Ways ` ° °— 65 CNEL NOise Conlom ' \ BF �py 33R ` ` 4 I `� ` v rv^ do ` jp u Yae?n ono' em 53aC¢: ROM 0.'Sign GiGG�p MMECi MIMBER: 1M7M pole.: II,YiM15 ESP i 1 I I i Land Use Element LU 6.15.11 First Phase Development Density Require a minimum residential density of 50 units per net acre, averaged over the first phase for each residential village. This shall be applied to 100% of properties in the first phase development area whether developed exclusively for residential or integrating service commercial horizontally on the site or vertically within a mixed use building. Net acreage shall be exclusive of existing and new rights -of -way, public pedestrian ways and neighborhood parks. Within the average density, provide a mix of building types ranging from townhomes to high -rises to accommodate a variety of household types and incomes and to promote a diversity of building masses and scales. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) LU 6.15.12 Subsequent Phase Development Location and Density Subsequent phases of residential development shall abut the first phases or shall face the first phases across a street. The minimum density of residential development (including residential mixed -use development) shall be 30 units per net acre. Net acreage shall be exclusive of existing and new rights -of -way, public pedestrian ways and neighborhood parks. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) LU 6.15.13 Campus Tract Residential Allow the development of residential units in areas of the Campus Tract based on the number of trips they generate to a level that does not exceed the number of trips generated from the buildout of the area for office and research and development uses at an intensity of a land area to building area ratio of 1.0. (Imp 23, 12.1, 12.2) STRATEGY AND PROCESS ' LU 6.15.14 Regulatory Plans Require the development of a regulatory plan for each residential village to coordinate the location of new parks, streets, and pedestrian ways, set forth a strategy to accommodate neighborhood - serving commercial uses and other amenities, establish pedestrian and vehicular connections with adjoining land uses, and assure compatibility with office, industrial, and other nonresidential uses. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 15.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Neighborhood Parks LU 6.15.15 Standards To provide a focus and identity for the entire neighborhood and to serve the daily recreational and commercial needs of the community within easy walking distance of homes, dedicate and improve at least eight percent of the gross land area (exclusive of existing rights -of -way) of the first phase of development in each neighborhood as a neighborhood park. In every case, the neighborhood Newport Beach General Plan = Land Use Element park shall be at least one acre in area and shall have a minimum dimension of 150 feet. Park acreage shall be exclusive of existing or new rights -of -way, development sites or setback areas. A neighborhood park shall satisfy some or all of the requirements of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, as prescribed by the Recreation Element of the General Plan. This requirement may be waived for the Quail Street residential neighborhood provided that it can be demonstrated that the development parcels are too small to feasibly accommodate the park. On -site common open space may be used to satisfy a portion of the parkland dedication requirements if the open space is at least 10,000 square feet in area; one side abuts a public right -of -way; and it is open to the public during daylight hours. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 33.1, 44.3) Illustrates integration ofpublic parks in high density residential developments, Parks are surrounded by streets and incorporate a diversity of active and passive recreational facilities LU 6.15.16 Location Require that each neighborhood park is clearly public in character and is accessible to all residents of the neighborhood. Each park shall be surrounded by public streets on at least two sides (preferably with on- street parking to serve the park), and shall be linked to residential uses in its respective neighborhood by streets or pedestrian ways. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) =Newport Beach General Plan I I I J I I Land Use Element On -Site Recreation and Open Space LU 6.15.17 Standards Require developers of multi - family residential developments on parcels eight acres or larger, to provide on -site recreational amenities. For these developments, 44 square feet of on -site recreational amenities shall be provided for each dwelling unit in addition to the requirements under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance and in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan. On -site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability for recreation and outdoor activity. These recreational amenities may also include swimming pools, exercise facilities, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Where there is insufficient land to provide on -site recreational amenities, the developer shall be required to pay cash in -lieu that would be used to develop or upgrade nearby recreation facilities to offset user demand as defined in the City's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance. The acreage of on -site open space developed with residential projects may be credited against the parkland dedication requirements where it is accessible to the public during daylight hours, visible from public rights -of -way, and is of sufficient size to accommodate recreational use by the public. However, the credit for the provision of on -site open space shall not exceed 30% of the parkland dedication requirements. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 44.3) ' Streets and Pedestrian Ways I J I I I LU 6.15.18 Street and Pedestrian Grid Create a pattern of streets and pedestrian ways that breaks up large blocks, improves connections between neighborhoods and community amenities and is scaled to the predominantly residential character of the neighborhoods. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 11.1, 12.2, 21.1) LU 6.15.19 Walkable Streets Retain the curb -to -curb dimension of existing streets, but widen sidewalks to provide park strips and generous sidewalks by means of dedications or easements. Except where traffic loads preclude fewer lanes, add parallel parking to calm traffic, buffer pedestrians and provide short-term parking for visitors and shop customers. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.2, 21.1, 29.1) INewport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element Illustrates pedestrian oriented multi - family residential streets with wide sidewalks, on- street parking, parkways, and units fronting onto streets. LU 6.15.20 Connected Streets Require dedication and improvement of new streets as shown on Figure LU23. The illustrated alignments are tentative and may change as long as the routes provide the intended connectivity. If traffic conditions allow, connect new and existing streets across Macarthur Boulevard with signalized intersections, crosswalks and pedestrian refuges in the median. (Imp 11.1, 12.2, 21.1) LU 6.15.21 Pedestrian Improvements Require the dedication and improvement of new pedestrian ways as shown on Figure LU23. The alignment is tentative and may change as long as the path provides the intended connectivity. For safetv, the full length of pedestrian ways shall be visible from intersecting streets. To maintain an intimate scale and to shade the path with trees, pedestrian ways should not be sized as Ere lanes. Pedestrian ways shall be open to the public at all hours. (Imp 11.1, 12.2, 21.12) Parking and Loading LU 6.15.22 Required Spaces for Primary Uses Consider revised parking requirements that reflect the mix of uses in the neighborhoods and overall Airport Area, as well as the availability of on- street parking. (Imp 2.1) Relationship of Buildings to Street LU 6.15.23 Building Massing Require that high -rise structures be surrounded with low and mid -rise structures fronting public streets and pedestrian ways or other means to promote a more pedestrian scale. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) Airport Compatibility LU 6.15.24 Airport Compatibility Require that all development be constructed within the height limits and residential be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA CNEL noise =Newport Beach General Plan i i J Land Use Element contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP), unless the City Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance with applicable law. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 193) LU 6.15.25 Sustainable Development Practices Require that development achieves a high level of environmental sustainability that reduces pollution and consumption of energy, water, and natural resources. This may be accomplished through the mix and density of uses, building location and design, transportation modes, and other techniques. Among the strategies that should be considered are the integration of residential with jobs - generating uses, use of alternative transportation modes, maximized walkability, use of recycled materials, capture and re -use of storm water on -site, water conserving fixtures and landscapes, and architectural elements that reduce heat gain and loss. (Imp 3.1, 4.1, 12.2, 21.12, 23.1, 25.1 -27.1) Corridors Corridors share common characteristics of Districts by their identifiable functional role, land use mix, density /intensity, physical form and character, and /or environmental setting. They differ in their linear configuration, generally with shallow depth parcels located along arterial streets. They are significantly impacted by traffic, often inhibiting access during peak travel periods. Their shallow depths make them unsuitable for many contemporary forms of commercial development that require large building footprints and extensive parking. While the City is crossed by a number of commercial corridors, the General Plan's policies focus on those in which change is anticipated to occur during the next 20 years. Additionally, they provide guidance for the maintenance of a number of corridors in which it is the objective to maintain existing types and levels of development. Development in each corridor will adhere to policies for land use type and density/intensity (LU 4.1, Table LUl) and community character (LU 5.0), except as specified in this section of the Plan. LU 6.16 Development along arterial corridors that is compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods and open spaces, is well designed and attractive, minimizes traffic impacts, and provides adequate parking. Policies LU 6.16.1 Efficient Parcel Utilization Promote the clustering of retail and hotel uses by the aggregation of individual parcels into larger development sites through incentives such as density bonuses or comparable techniques. (Imp 2.1, 34.1) INewport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element LU 6.16.2 Private Property Improvements Work with property, owners to encourage their upgrade of existing commercial development including repair and /or repainting of deteriorated building surfaces, well- designed signage that is incorporated into the architectural style of the building, and expanded landscaping. (Imp 26.1, 34.1, 45.1) LU 6.16.3 Property Access Minimize driveways and curb cuts that interrupt the continuity of street facing building elevations in pedestrian - oriented districts and locations of high traffic volumes, prioritizing their location on side streets and alleys, where feasible. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.16.4 Shared Parking Facilities Work with property owners and developers to encourage the more efficient use of parcels for parking that can be shared by multiple businesses. (Imp 12.1, 21.11) LU 6.16.5 Compatibility of Business Operations with Adjoining Residential Neighborhoods Work with local businesses to assure that retail, office, and other uses do not adversely impact adjoining residential neighborhoods. This may include strategies addressing hours of operation, employee loitering, trash pickup, truck delivery hours, customer arrivals and departures, and other activities. (Imp 8.2, 12.1, 45.1) LU 6.16.6 Design Compatibility with Adjoining Residential Neighborhoods Require that building elevations facing adjoining residential units be designed to convey a high quality character and assure privacy of the residents, and that properties be developed to mitigate to the maximum extent feasible impacts of lighting, noise, odor, trash storage, truck deliveries, and other business activities. Building elevations shall be architecturally treated and walls, if used as buffers, shall be well- designed and landscaped to reflect the area's residential village character. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) West Newport The West Newport Coast Highway Corridor extends from Summit Street to just past 60th Street. It is a mixed commercial and residential area, with the former serving the adjoinng Newport Shores residential neighborhood, the West Newport residential neighborhood south of Coast Highway, and beach visitors. Commercial uses are concentrated on the north side of Coast Highway at the Orange Street intersection and ease of Cedar Street to the Semeniuk Slough. Intervening areas are developed with a mix of multi -family apartments and, west of Grant Avenue, mobile and manufactured homes. primary commercial uses include community- related retail such as a dry cleaners, liquor store, deli, and converiience stores, as well as a few visitor- serving motels, dine -in, familv -style restaurants, and fast -food establishments. Generally, they are developed on shallow parcels of substandard size and Newport Beach General Plan 1 Land Use Element configuration due to past widening of West Coast Highway and contain insufficient parking. Many of the commercial buildings appear to have been constructed in the 1960's to 1980's, although some motels have been recently upgraded. A portion of the mobile homes are situated along Semeniuk Slough and the Army Corps restored wetlands, while a number of the single- family homes outside the area are also located along the Slough. A mobile home park containing older units, many of which appear to be poorly maintained, is located on the westernmost parcels and a portion of the tidelands. This site serves as the "entry" to the City and as a portal to the proposed Orange Coast River Park. This area is regulated by an adopted Specific Plan, which was intended to promote its orderly development and provide service commercial uses for nearby residences. Residential in West Newport Commercial in West Newport The visioning process found that the West Newport Corridor is among those that require revitalization. Clustering of commercial uses to enhance their economic vitality and improve the appearance of the area was supported, as was the improvement of the quality of commercial development on the Highway. Redevelopment of the westernmost parcel occupied by a trailer park was a high priority for the neighborhood. Policy Overview The General Plan provides for the improvement of Coast Highway fronting properties in West Newport by concentrating local and visitor-serving retail in two centers at Prospect Street and Orange Street with expanded parking, enhancing existing and allowing additional housing on intervening parcels, and developing a clearly defined entry at is western edge with Huntington Beach. The latter may include improvements that would support the proposed Orange Coast River Park. LU 6.17 A corridor that includes a gateway to the City with amenities that support the Orange Coast River Park, as well as commercial clusters that serve local residents and coastal visitors at key intersections, interspersed with compatible residential development. Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Policies LAND USES (refer to Figure LU24) LU 6.17.1 Western Entry Parcel (designated as "RM- C " / "OS ") Work with community- groups and the County to facilitate the acquisition of a portion or all of the property as open space, which may be used as a staging area for Orange Coast River Park with parking, park - related uses, and an underpass to the ocean. As an alternative, accommodate multi - family residential on all or portions of the property not used for open space. (Imp 19.3, 43.1) LU 6.17.2 Residential Neighborhood Re- designate "R -2" residential properties on the coastal side of West Coast Highway for single - family- detached residential, "R -1." (lmp 2.1, 5.1) STRATEGY LU 6.17.3 Redevelopment Incentives Permit commercial properties to be developed at a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 as an incentive for their redevelopment. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.17.4 Improved Visual Image and Quality Implement streetscape improvements to enhance the area's character and image as a gateway to Newport Beach and develop a stronger pedestrian environment at the commercial nodes. (Imp 29.1) LU 6.17.5 Streetscape Require that upgraded and redeveloped properties incorporate landscaped setbacks along arterial streets to improve their visual quality and reduce impacts of the corridor's high traffic volumes. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Old Newport Boulevard Old Newport Boulevard was formerly the primary roadway leading into the city from the north, containing a diversity of highway- oriented retail and office uses. Shifting of vehicle trips to the parallel (new) Newport Boulevard reduced the corridor's traffic volumes and economic vitality, resulting in significant changes in its land use mix. The corridor is abutted by residential neighborhoods to the east and Hoag Hospital west of Newport Boulevard. Today, the area is primarily developed with commercial and professional offices. Secondary uses include personal services, restaurants, and specialty shopping such as home furnishing stores and beauty salons. Most specialty retail appears to occupy converted residential buildings. A number of auto - related businesses and service facilities are located in the corridor. Many of these are incompatible with the predominant pattern of retail service and office uses. Medical office uses have expanded considerably during recent years, due to the corridor's proximity to Hoag Hospital, which is expanding its buildings and facilities. Newport Beach General Plan z � o a � 0 o c N O I I r b t� V 4 LLa 5 9 ao § a afo U Z a �w 0 a°€ W WW 7 Z Z Z my W LL W U z � o a � 0 o c N O I I r b t� V 4 LLa 5 9 ao § a afo U Z a �w 0 a°€ W Land Use Element Once and retail on Old Newport Boulevard This corridor does not exhibit a pedestrian- oriented character. While there are some walkable areas, Newport Boulevard is wide and there are a mix of uses and lot configurations that do not create a consistent walkway. Development in the area is guided by the Old Newport Boulevard Specific Plan District that includes design guidelines and development standards providing for the orderly development of property. Little public input was received pertaining to Old Newport Boulevard during the General Plan's preparation. In general, the preservation of the status quo was supported. Although, the public supported the development of mixed -use buildings that integrate residential with ground floor retail and townhomes on the east side of Old Newport Boulevard as a transition with adjoining residential neighborhoods. Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Policy Overview In the Old Newport Boulevard area, the General Plan provides for the development of offices, retail, and other uses that support Hoag Hospital; retail uses serving adjoining residential neighborhoods; and buildings that integrate housing above ground floor retail or office uses on its east side. Development heights would be scaled to assure that views from upland residential areas are not impeded. Pedestrian walkways within and connections west to Hoag Hospital would be improved and streetscapes installed. LU 6.18 A corridor of uses and services that support Hoag Hospital and adjoining residential neighborhoods. Policies LAND USES (designated as "MU -A2" on the east side and "CN /CO -M" on the west side, refer to Figure LU25) LU 6.18.1 Priority Uses Accommodate uses that serve adjoining residential neighborhoods and support Hoag Hospital, including, on the east side of the Boulevard, mixed use buildings that integrate residential above ground level retail or office uses and live /work facilities. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.18.2 Discouraged Uses Highway- oriented retail uses should be discouraged and new "heavy" retail uses, such as automobile supply and repair uses, prohibited. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.18.3 Building Heights Permit buildings to be constructed to a maximum height of two (2) stories, except for mixed use buildings that integrate residential with ground floor retail or office uses, where the height may be increased to three (3) stories. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.18.4 Property Design Require that buildings be located and designed to orient to the Old Newport Boulevard frontage, while the rear of parcels on its west side shall incorporate landscape and design elements that are attractive when viewed from Newport Boulevard. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan z O O C � o 3 v 0 �y Qp _ s � Z v w ' mZ m LO J O �a 2 2 mZ W O LL U z O O C � o 3 v 0 �y Qp _ s � Z v w �r Land Use Element LU 6.18.5 Streetscape Design and Connectivity Develop a plan for Streetscape improvements and improve street crossings to facilitate pedestrian access to Hoag Hospital and discourage automobile trips. (Imp 29.1) Mariner's Mile Mariner's Mile is a heavily traveled segment of Coast Highway extending from the Arches Bridge on the west to Dover Drive on the east. It is developed with a mix of highway- oriented retail and marine related commercial uses. The latter are primarily concentrated on bay - fronting properties and include boat sales and storage, sailing schools, marinas, visitor - serving restaurants, and comparable uses. A large site is developed with the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, a hotel, private club, and apartments located on City tidelands. A number of properties contain nonmarine commercial uses, offices, and a multi -story residential building. Harbor, retail, and visitor- serving uses in Mariner's Mile Inland properties are developed predominantly for highway- oriented retail, neighborhood commercial services. A number of sites contain automobile dealerships and service facilities and neighborhood - serving commercial uses. The latter includes salons, restaurants, apparel, and other specialty shops Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element ranging from wine stores to home furnishings stores. While single use free - standing buildings predominate, there are a significant number of multi- tenant buildings that combine a number of related or complementary uses in a single building or buildings that are connected physically or through design. The Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Deign Plan provides for the area's evolution as a series of districts serving visitors and local residents. Along the northern portion of Coast Highway in the vicinity of Tustin Avenue, Riverside Avenue, and Avon Street, it provides for a pedestrian - friendly retail district. In the western and easternmost segments, the Plan provides for the infill of the auto - oriented retail and visitor- serving commercial uses. Along the Harbor frontage, the Vision and Design Plan emphasizes the development of Harbor - related uses and proposes a continuous pedestrian promenade to create a vibrant public waterfront. Throughout the corridor, the Plan proposes to upgrade its visual character with new landscaping and streetscape amenities, as well as improvements in private development through standards for architecture and lighting. Plans provide for the w dening of Coast Highway, reducing the depth of parcels along its length. Recent development projects have set back their buildings in anticipation of this change. Traffic along the corridor and the potential for widening also impact the ability to enhance pedestrian activity and streetscape improvements, unless overhead pedestrian crossings are considered. Visioning process participants identified Mariner's Mile as a location that needs revitalization and suggested that an overall vision be defined to meet this objective. It was also defined as a location appropriate for mixed -use development integrating residential and commercial or office space. A majority opposed hotel development in Mariner's Mile. Participants were divided on the questions of preserving opportunities for coastal - related uses in Mariner's Mile and whether the City should require or offer incentives to assure such uses. Property owners noted that high land values and rents limit the number of marine - related uses that can be economically sustained in the area. Although the public supported the development of residential in Mariner's Mile, there was a difference of opinion regarding whether it should be located on the Harbor frontage or limited it to inland parcels. Policy Overview The General Plan provides for the enhanced vitality of the Mariner's Mile corridor by establishing a series of distinct retail, mixed -use, and visitor - serving centers. Harbor - fronting properties would accommodate a mix of visitor - serving retail and marine - related businesses, with portions of the properties available for housing and mixed -use structures. View and public access corridors from Coast Highway to the Harbor would be required, with a pedestrian promenade developed along the length of the Harbor frontage. Parcels on the inland side of Coast Highway, generally between Riverside Avenue and the projection of Irvine Avenue, would evolve as a pedestrian - oriented mixed -use "village" containing retail businesses, offices, services, and housing. Sidewalks would be improved with landscape and other amenities to foster pedestrian activity. Inland properties direcdy fronting onto Coast Highway and those to the east and west of the village would provide for retail, marine - related, and office uses. Streetscape amenities are proposed for the length of Mariner's Mile to improve its appearance and identity. =Newport Beach General Plan I Land Use Element LU 6.19 A corridor that reflects and takes advantage of its location on the Newport Bay waterfront, supports and respects adjacent residential neighborhoods, and exhibits a quality visual image for travelers on Coast Highway. Policies STRUCTURE ■ LU 6.19.1 Differentiated Districts ' Differentiate and create cohesive land use districts for key subareas of Mariner's Mile by function, use, and urban form. These should include (a) harbor - oriented uses with limited residential along the waterfront; (b) community/ neighborhood serving "village" generally between Riverside Avenue and the southerly extension of Irvine Avenue, and (c) highway- oriented commercial corridor (see Figure LU22). (Imp 1.1, 2.1) LAND USES (refer to Figure LU26) LU 6.19.2 Bay Fronting Properties (designated as "MU -CI') Encourage marine - related and visitor- serving retail, restaurant, hotel, institutional, and recreational uses, and allow residential uses on parcels with a minimum frontage of 200 lineal feet where a minimum of 50% of the permitted square footage shall be devoted to nonresidential uses. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1, 34.7, 34.8) LU 6.19.3 Marine- Related Businesses Protect and encourage facilities that serve marine - related businesses and industries unless present and foreseeable future demand for such facilities is alreadv adequately provided for in the area. F,ncourage coastal- dependent industrial uses to locate or expand within existing sites and allowed reasonable long -term growth. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1, 34.8) LU 6.19.4 Inland side of Coast Highway (designated as "MU -BI" and "CG -B') Accommodate a mix of visitor and local - serving retail commercial, residential, and public uses. The Coast Highway frontage shall be limited to nonresidential uses. On Inland parcels, generally between Riverside Avenue and Tustin Avenue, priority should be placed on accommodating uses that serve upland residential neighborhoods such as grocery stores, specialty retail, small service office, restaurants, coffee shops, and similar uses. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan M Land Use Element LU 6.19.5 Parking Require adequate parking and other supporting facilities for charters, yacht sales, visitor- serving, and other waterfront uses. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Corridor LU 6.19.6 Corridor Identity and Quality Implement landscape, signage, lighting, sidewalk, pedestrian crossing, and other amenities consistent with the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan District and Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Design Plan. (Imp 29.1) Harbor - Fronting Properties LU 6.19.7 Architecture and Site Planning While a diversity of building styles is encouraged, the form, materials, and colors of buildings located along the harbor front should be designed to reflect the area's setting and nautical history. (Imp 12.1) LU 6.19.8 Integrating Residential -Site Planning Principles Perm t properties developed for residential to locate the units along the Harbor frontage provided that portions of this frontage are developed for (a) retail, restaurant, or other visitor- serving uses and (b) plazas and other open spaces that provide view corridors and access from Coast Highway to the Harbor. The amount of Harbor frontage allocated for each use shall be determined by the City during the Development Plan review process. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1) LU 6.19.9 Harbor and Bay Views and Access Require that buildings be located and sites designed to provide clear views of and access to the Harbor and Bay from the Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard rights -of -way in accordance with the following principles, as appropriate: ■ Clustering of buildings to provide open view and access corridors to the Harbor • Modulation of building volume and masses • Variation of building heights • Inclusion of porticoes, arcades, windows, and other "see- through" elements in addition to the defined open corridor • Minimization of landscape, fencing, parked cars, and other nonstrucrural elements that block views and access to the Harbor ■ Prevention of the appearance of the public right -of -way being walled off from the Harbor Newport Beach General Plan 4_' Z J C � N J � W w w 7 2 2 Z gQ o U U L- 0 N 0 p O a n' 3 U O I I Z / P 0 4� p� 8 o ego Irr�rr'' 1�1 1 ice, �i 1 �' L OCO 0) / /may ♦ �1 / 7 �. 2 Cm n ' o �/ ✓ �_ 5 0 0 E i• o� o LU ryw'al'W uam=eW /66C1 VanpuodnaNPU >IUadSIOiiV Land Use Element • Inclusion of setbacks that in combination with setbacks on adjoining parcels cumulatively form functional view corridors • Encouragement of adjoining properties to combine their view corridors that achieve a larger cumulative corridor than would have been achieved independently • A site - specific analysis shall be conducted for new development to determine the appropriate size, configuration, and design of the view and access corridor that meets these ohjectives, which shall be subject to approval in the Development Plan review process. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.19.10 Waterfront Promenade Require that development on the Bay frontage implement amenities that assure access for coastal visitors. Pursue development of a pedestrian promenade along the Bayfront. (Imp 2.1, 111, 29.2) Community /Neighborhood Village LU 6.19.11 Pedestrian - Oriented Village Require that inland properties that front onto internal streets within the Community /Neigh horhood Village locate buildings along and forming a semi - continuous building wall along the sidewalk, with parking to the rear, in structures, or in shared facilities and be designed to promote pedestrian activity. (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 21.11) LU 6.19.12 Properties Abutting Bluff Faces Require that development projects locate and design buildings to maintain the visual quality and maintain the structural integrity of the bluff faces. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.19.13 Building Heights Consider the modification of the boundary of the Shorehne Height Limitation Zone (26) to accommodate higher mixed use buildings, where these are located adjacent to bluffs and the viewshed "envelope" is maintained. (imp 2.1, 5.1, 12.1) STRATEGY LU 6.19.14 Parking Lot Relocation Consider options for the relocation of the City parking lot on Avon Street to hetter support the corridor's retail uses. (Imp 21.11) LU 6.19.15 Postal Distribution Center Relocation Consider options for the relocation of the postal distribution center to reduce parking impacts in the immediate area. (Imp 19.14) Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element LU 6.19.16 Parking and Supporting Facilities for Waterfront Uses Explore additional options for the development and location of parking and other supporting facilities for charters, yacht sales, and other waterfront uses. (Imp 21.11) Corona del Mar The Corona del Mar corridor extends along Pacific Coast Highway between Avocado Avenue and Hazel Drive. It is developed with commercial uses and specialty shops that primarily serve adjoining residential neighborhoods, with isolated uses that serve highway travelers and coastal visitors. Among the area's primary uses are restaurants, home furnishings, and miscellaneous apparel and professional offices including architectural design services. Almost half of the commercial uses are located in multi - tenant buildings with retail on the ground floor and professional services above. Other uses include the Sherman Library and Gardens, a research library and botanical garden open to the public, and an assisted - living residential complex. Buildings in the Corona del Mar corridor mostly front directly on and visually open to the sidewalks, with feu- driveways or parking lots to break the continuity of the "building wall" along the street. These, coupled with improved streetscape amenities, landscaped medians, and a limited number of signalized crosswalks, promote a high level of pedestrian activity. Views of Corona del Mar along Pacific Coast Highway The "Vision 2004" Plan, developed by the Corona del Mar Business Improvement District, is intended to enhance the shopping district through community improvements. These envision a linear park -like environment with extensive sidewalk landscaping, street furniture, pedestrian- oriented lighting fixtures, activated crosswalks, parking lanes, and comparable improvements. Visioning process participants expressed support for protecting Corona del Mar as an important historic commercial center that serves adjoining neighborhoods. Newport Beach General Plan 1� Land Use Element Policy Overview The General Plan sustains Corona del Mar as a pedestrian- oriented retail village that serves surrounding neighborhoods. New development largely would occur as replacement of existing uses and developed at comparable building heights and scale. Additional parking would be provided by the re -use of parcels at the rear of commercial properties and /or in shared parking lots or structures developed on Coast Highway. LU 6.20 A pedestrian- oriented "village" serving as the center of community commerce, culture, and social activity- and providing identity for Corona del Mar. Policies LAND USES (designated as "CN -B", refer to Figure LU27) LU 6.20.1 Primary Uses Accommodate neighborhood - serving uses that complement existing development. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) LU 6.20.2 Shared Parking Structures Accommodate the development of structures that provide parking for multiple businesses along the corridor, provided that the ground floor of the street frontage is developed for pedestrian- oriented retail uses. (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 21.11) LU 6.20.3 Expanded Parking Accommodate the redevelopment of residential parcels immediately adjoining commercial uses that front onto Coast Highway for surface parking, provided that adequate buffers are incorporated to prevent impacts on adjoining residential (see "Design and Development" below). (Imp 2.1, 12.1) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LU 6.20.4 Pedestrian - Oriented Streetscapes t Work with business associations, tenants, and property owners to implement Vision 2004 streetscape improvements that contribute to the corridor's pedestrian character. (Imp 29.1, 45.1) STRATEGY LU 6.20.5 Complement the Scale and Form of Existing Development Permit new development at a maximum intensity of 0.5 FAR, but allow existing buildings that exceed this intensity to be renovated, upgraded, or reconstructed to their pre - existing intensity. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element li LU 6.20.6 Expanded Parking Opportunities Work with local businesses and organizations to explore other methods to , provide parking convenient to commercial uses, such as a parking district or relocation of the City parking lot at the old school site. (Imp 21.11, 45.11) it r! I F u I i i Newport Beach General Plan ' 2 U Q c� N � � w J Q Z Z (i O Q V O U z >� a a) 0 Q m 3 6n 3 U Y O I I lv yqb 1 W i� I�Gmmoy..... u. >u..d.mmn.l .wma CL } O c p C . 5 6 3 c � 0) C = C L 6 � 3 0 a p - O 6 �'.' U h � Zt= 7 C Q Um CL 6 U J N g I�Gmmoy..... u. >u..d.mmn.l .wma OK iL Harbor and BaV Element HARBOR AND A Hospitable, Navigable Introduction Newport Bay, including the Upper Bay and Newport Harbor in the Lower Bay, is a vital component of Newport Beach's natural resources, community identity and economy. Some aspects of the Harbor and Bap Element that address public access, water quality and the environment and administration are also covered in the Natural Resources, Recreation, Safetv and Circulation Elements. These overlapping policies or goals are noted within each Element. In addition, some land use policies relating to the waterfront uses along Lower Bay and Newport Harbor are also discussed in the land Use Element. Over the decades, public and private initiatives have enhanced and improved the natural resources of the Lower Bay to create what is today a world class small craft harbor. The natural and manmade resources of the Bay were once home to an economy that saw commercial fishing, fish canning, and industrial shipbuilding coexist with recreational boaters, restaurants and waterfront homes. Today, fish canning and shipbuilding industrial uses are gone, while a wide range of recreational boating activities such as sport fishing, kayaking, diving, wind surfing, sailboat racing, excursion and entertainment boat activities, as well as visitor serving commercial and recreational uses and waterfront residences, are the main land uses located along the harbor. These different users of coastal lands and the water can lead to competing interests and demands, which are magnified by rising land values and a changing economic climate. Several issues presently face the harbor and bay areas. These include the following: ■ Economic pressures to replace marine uses and harbor support facilities and services with residential uses. MNewport Beach General Plan ' Harbor and Bay Element ■ Balancing access to and benefits of marine uses such as recreational boating activities and ' marine commercial uses with associated impacts such as noise, traffic, parking, and disturbances to sensitive environmental resources and habitats. ■ Increasing demand to accommodate larger vessels in the harbor, leaving limited affordable berthing and dry storage options for smaller boats and vessels. ■ Improper mooring transfers, leading to lack of public access to available moorings. ■ Difficulty in obtaining permits to perform routine maintenance dredging. ■ Seasonal presence of large population of California Sea Lions, causing noise, pollution, property damage and odors. � BAY ELEMENT I Pleasure - Boating Harbor I Goals and Policies The goals and policies pertaining to harbor issues are intended to guide the content of regulations related to development of, and the activities conducted on, the water. additional goals and policies recognize the important component of land use decisions related to waterfront property around Newport Harbor. The aim of the Harbor and Bay Element goals and policies are to preserve the diversity and charm of existing uses without unduly- restricting the rights of the waterfront property owner. Goals and policies within the Harbor and Bay Element have been organized to address both water and land related issues, provision of public access, water quality and environmental issues, visual Icharacteristics, and the administration of the Harbor and Bay H HB 1 Preservation of the diverse uses of the Harbor and the waterfront that contribute to the charm and character of Newport Bay, and that provide needed support for recreational boaters, visitors, and residents. I INewport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element Cannery Village Boardwalk Policies HB 1.1 HB 1.2 Preservation and Enhancement of Water - Dependent and Related Uses Preserve and enhance the following uses that contribute to the diversity and charm of Newport Bav, and the balance among them: (Imp 2.1, 19.3, 19.61 30.1, 34.8) • Water- dependent and water - related recreational activities such as boating, sailing, wind surfing, fishing, kayaking, rowing, paddling, and swimming. • Water dependent and water - related commercial activities such as passenger/ sightseeing boats, passenger - fishing boats, boat rentals and sales, entertainment boats, boat /ship repair and maintenance, and harbor maintenance facilities. • Water- enhanced commercial uses such as restaurants and retail stores. • Water- related public recreation and education areas and facilities such as beaches, piers, view parks and nautical museums and related public areas providing access to, and views of, Newport Harbor. • Coastal residential communities. Waterfront Public Spaces Encourage the creation of waterfront public spaces and beaches, with adjacent water access and docking facilities that serves as the identity and activity "centers" of Newport Harbor for special events of community/ regional interest. (Imp 29.1, 29.2, 29.3) HB 2 Retention of water- dependent and water - related uses and recreational activities as primary uses of properties fronting on the Harbor. Newport Beach General Plan ' Harbor and Bay Element ' Policies ' HB 2.1 Design of New Development Site and design new development to avoid impacts to existing and potential water - dependent and water - related uses. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 8.1) HB 2.2 Land Use Changes Consider the impact on water- dependent and water - related land uses when reviewing proposals for land use changes, considering both the subject property and adjacent properties. (Imp 2.1, 19.6, 34.8) 1 HB 2.3 Marine Support Uses Encourage the preservation and enhancement of existing marine support uses serving the needs of existing waterfront uses and the boating community. (Imp 2.1, 19.3, 19.6, 30.1) HB 2.4 Harbor Related Private Uses L1 I I I C, I I 1 Accommodate private sector uses, such as vessel assistance, that provide emergency, environmental enhancement and other services that are not provided by the public sector and that are essential to the operation of a working harbor. (Imp 42.1, 42.2, HB 2.5 Waterfront Facilities Encourage development of waterfront facilities that accommodate displaced water - dependent uses. (imp 2.1, 19.3) HB 2.6 Public Access Facilities Ensure that new or improved public access facilities are compatible with existing, permitted land uses and consistent with the availability of supporting infrastructure, such as parking and restrooms. (Imp 2.1, 12.3, 30.1) Basin Marine Shipyard Newport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element HB 3 Enhanced and updated waterfront commercial areas. Policies HB 3.1 Building Improvements and Programs Preserve and /or enhance existing water- enhanced, water- related and water - dependent commercial uses and marine oriented commercial areas through building improvements and programs that preserve the design and character of the Harbor. (lmp 2.1, 34.8) HB 3.2 Redevelopment Activities Discourage redevelopment that results in the reduction of %eater- dependent commercial uses. Allow redevelopment assuring water - dependent uses remain, especially in those areas with adequate infrastructure and parcels suitable for redevelopment as an integrated project. (Imp 2.1, 19.3, 34.8) HB 3.3 Land Use Regulations In establishing land use regulations, consider the operational characteristics of land uses that support the Harbor, and whether such uses can be relocated to inland locations and /or if technological advances will eliminate the need for such support uses in the foreseeable future. (Imp 2.1, 19.3, 30.1) HB 4 Preservation of existing commercial uses in the Harbor to maintain and enhance the charm and character of the Harbor and to provide support services for visitors, recreational boaters, and other water- dependent uses. Policies HB 4.1 Passenger Vessels Support continued operation of passenger/ sightseeing boats, passenger fishing boats ( "day boats "), and long -term boat rentals and sales. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 4.2 Small Vessels Support continued short -term rental of small boats while encouraging vendors to teach customers how to safely operate the watercraft. (Imp 2.1, 30.1, 42.1) Newport Beach General Plan i I 1 Harbor and Bay Element Recreational kayaks 1 HB 4.3 Entertainment and Tour Vessels ' Support continued operation of entertainment and tour boats subject to reasonable regulations designed to ensure the operations don't have an adverse impact, such as unsafe navigation, impaired water quality, reduced visual quality ' excessive noise, unsafe street traffic conditions, or parking shortages on the environment and land uses surrounding the harbor. (Imp 19.3, 42.1) HB 4.4 Live Aboard Vessels Limit the number of "live- aboard" vessels to protect the environment, and impacts to the public and waterfront owners /lessees. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 5 A variety of vessel berthing and storage opportunities. APolicies 1 HB 5.1 Marinas and Dry Boat Storage Facilities Protect and, where feasible through the use of new designs and technology, enhance and expand marinas and dry boat storage facilities. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) ' HB 5.2 Berthing and Moorings Provide a variety of berthing and mooring opportunities throughout Newport Harbor, reflecting State and regional demand for slip size and affordability. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 5.3 Anchorages Provide anchorages in designated Federal areas that minimize interference with safe navigation and where shore access and support facilities are available. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) I ' Newport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element HB 5.4 Piers Authorize, pursuant to permit, license or lease, new and existing piers and docks bayward of waterfront residential properties, subject to appropriate conditions that ensure compatibility with residential uses. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 5.5 Temporary Rental of Moorings Facilitate access to vacant moorings for temporary rental use. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 5.6 Mooring Transfers Regulate the transfer of moorings to eliminate private profits and allow public opportunities for a permit to use a mooring through a wait fist. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 6 Provision and maintenance of public access for recreational purposes to the City's coastal resources (Goal R9). Policies HB 6.1 Provision of Public Coastal Access Provide adequate public access to the shoreline, beach, coastal parks, trails, and bay, and acquire additional pubfic access points to these areas and provide parking, where possible. (Policy R9.1) (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 29.2) HB 6.2 Long Range Plan for Public Trails and Walkways Develop and implement a long -range plan for pubfic trails and walkways to access all appropriate commercial areas of the harbor, as determined to be physically and economically feasible, including: (Policy CF 5.1.14) (1mp 33.1, 33.2) • Fxtend the Lido Marina Village boardwalk across all of the waterfront commercial properties in Lido Village • Provide a continuous waterfront walkway along the Rhine Channel connecting Cannery Village and McFadden Square waterfront commercial areas with Las Arenas Beach at 19th Street • Provide a walkway connecting the Lido Village area with Mariner's Mile • Provide a continuous walkway along the Mariner's Mile waterfront from the Coast Highway /Newport Boulevard Bridge to the Balboa Bay Club. Newport Beach General Plan I 1 I 1 HB 6.3 I 1 '17 HB 6.4 Harbor and Bay Element Walkway and bikeway along Promontory Bay Provision of Visitor Facilities in Newport Harbor Encourage the provision of guest slips, moorings, waste pump -out stations, and anchorages in Newport Harbor. Coordinate work with the Orange County Harbor, Beaches, and Parks Department to provide such facilities where appropriate and feasible. (Policy R8.3) (Imp 19.3, 33.1) Enhancement of Guest and Public Facilities Protect and, where feasible, expand, and enhance: (Policy R8.5) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) • Waste pump -out stations • Vessel launching facilities • Low -cost public launching facilities • Marinas and dry boat storage facilities • Guest docks at public facilities, yacht clubs and at privately owned marinas, restaurants and other appropriate locations • Facilities and services for visiting vessels • Facilities necessary to support vessels berthed or moored in the harbor, such as boat haul out facilities ■ Existing harbor support uses serving the needs of existing waterfront uses, recreational boaters, the boating community, and visiting vessels. HB 6.5 Water Transportation Services and Support Facilities Enhanced and maintained public water transportation services and expanded public water transportation uses and land support facilities. (Goal CF, 5.2) (Imp 21.13) ' HB 6.6 Marine Terminals Coordinate the location of marine terminals with other components of the transportation system to ensure convenient multi -modal access and adequate parking. (Police' CF. 5.2.1) (Imp 21.13) I INewport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bav Element HB 6.7 Water Transportation Modes Promote opportunities to expand water transportation modes, such as water based shuttle services and water taxis. (Policy CF. 5.2.2). (Imp 21.13) HB 7 Protection and management of Upper Newport Bay commensurate with the standards applicable to our nation's most valuable natural resources. (Goal NR 15) Policies HB 7.1 Funding Support for Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project Support and secure federal funding for the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project to restore the Upper Newport Bay to its optimal ecosystem. (Policy NR 15.1) (Imp 44.5) HB 7.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, and California Department of Fish and Game, non -profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to maximize improve resources management, implement resource enhancement projects and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy NR 15.2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) HB 7.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Assume responsibility from the County to manage, operate and maintain the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Marc Muth Center, such that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced, using a combination of public agency and private sector personnel as well as volunteers, (Policy NR 15.3) (Imp 19.3, 40.2) Newport Beach General Plan :1 I I I II Harbor and Bay Element Rocky intertioat reefs at Little Corona HB 7.4 Public Uses within Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Maintain public use of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) to the extent such use is consistent with the preservation of sensitive resources. (Policy NR 15.4) (lmp 2.1, 33.1) HB 7.5 Water - Related Education and Research within Upper Newport Bay Promote facilities in and around Upper Newport Bay to adequately serve as ' water quality and estuarine education and research programs. (Policy NR 15.5) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) J HB 8 t Enhancement and protection of water quality of all natural water bodies, including coastal waters, creeks, bays, harbors and wetlands. (Goal NR-3) ' Policies HB 8.1 Information and Education of Water Quality Issues Support the development of a model (physical and /or mathematical) of the Bay and coastline that provides information regarding the nature and extent of the water quality problem and enables prediction of the effects of changes on the entire system. (Policy NR 3.1) (lmp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) HB 8.2 Chemical Uses Impacting Water Quality Support regulations limiting or banning the use insecticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals which are shown to be detrimental to water quality. (Policy NR 3.2) r (Imp 8.1) I INewport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element HB 8.3 Water Pollution Prevention Promote pollution prevention and elimination methods that minimize the introduction of pollutants into natural water bodies. (Policy NR 3.3) (Imp 6.1, 8.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) HB 8.4 Ground Water Contamination Suspend activities and implement appropriate health and safety procedures in the event that previously unknown groundwater contamination is encountered during construction. Where site contamination is identified, implement an appropriate remediation strategy that is approved by the City and State agency with appropriate jurisdictions. (Policy NR 3.4) (Imp 6.1, 13.1, 16.1) HB 8.5 Storm Sewer System Require all development to comply with the regulations under the City's municipal separate storm sewer system permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. (Policy NR 3.5) (lmp 8.1, 11.1, 16.1, 17.1, 25.1) HB 8.6 Natural Water Bodies Require that development not result in the degradation of natural water bodies. (Policy NR 3.6) (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 16.1, 17.1, 25.1) HB 8.7 Watershed Runoff Quality Control Support and participate in watershed -based runoff reduction, water quality control, and other planning efforts with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the County of Orange, and upstream cities. (Policy NR 3.7) (Imp 19.3, 19.16) HB 8.8 Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance Update and enforce the Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance. (Policy NR 3.8) (Imp 20.14) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 12.1, 16.1) HB 8.9 Permit Review Process Develop and maintain a water quality checklist to be used in the permit review process to assess potential water quality impacts. (Policy NR 3.9) (Imp 11.1, 16.1, 17.1) HB 8.10 Water Quality Management Plan Require new development applications to include a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to minimize runoff from rainfall events during construction and post - construction. (Policy NR 3.10) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) MNewport Beach General Plan 1 Harbor and Bay Element HB 8.11 Best Management Practices Implement and improve upon Best Management Practices (BMPs) for residences, businesses, development projects, and City operations. (Policy NR 3.11) (Imp S. 1, 17.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) ' HB 8.12 Site Design and Source Control Include site design and source control BMPs in all developments. When the combination of site design and source control BMPs are not sufficient to protect water quality as required by the National Pollutant F,Gmination System, structural treatment BMPs will be implemented along with site design and source control measures. (Policy NR 3.12) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) HB 8.13 Reduction of Infiltration ' Include equivalent BMPs that do not require infiltration, where infiltration of runoff would exacerbate geologic hazards. (Policy NR 3.13) (Imp 6.1, 25.1) HB 8.14 Natural Wetlands Promote the use of natural wetlands to improve water quality. (Police NR 3.14) (Imp 6.1, 25.1) HB 8.15 Runoff Reduction on Private Property ' Retain runoff on private property to prevent the transport of pollutants into recreational waters, to the maximum extent practicable. (Policy NR 3.15) (Imp 11.1, 16.1) HB 8.16 Street Drainage Systems ' Require all street drainage systems and other physical improvements created by the City, or developers of new subdivisions, to be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize adverse impacts on water quality. lnvestigate the possibility of treating or diverting street drainage to minimize impacts to water bodies. (Policy NR 3.16) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) HB 8.17 Siting of New Development Require that development be located on the most suitable portion of the site and designed to ensure the protection and preservation of natural and sensitive site resources that provide important water quality benefits. (Policy NR 3.17) (Imp 72.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1) HB 8.18 Parking Lots and Rights -of -Ways Require that parking lots and public and private rights -of -way be maintained and cleaned frequently to remove debris and contaminated residue. (Policy NR 3.18) (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 16.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element HB 8.19 Water Quality Education Effectively communicate water quality education to residents and businesses, including the development of a water quality testing lab and educational exhibits at various educational facilities. (Policy NR 3.19) (Imp 43.1) HB 8.20 Natural Drainage Systems Require incorporation of natural drainage systems and stormwater detention facilities into new developments, where appropriate and feasible, to retain stormwater in order to increase groundwater recharge. (Policy NR 3.20) (Imp 7.1, 12.1, 16.1) HB 8.21 Pervious Surfaces Require new development and public improvements to minimize the creation of and increases in impervious surfaces, especially directly connected impervious areas, to the maximum extent practicable. Require redevelopment to increase area of pervious surfaces, where feasible. (Policy NR 3.21) (Imp 6.1, l l .1, 12.1) HB 8.22 Educational Facilities Promote facilities in and around Upper Newport Bay to adequately serve as water quality and estuarine education and research programs. (Policy NR 16.5) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) 11139 A variety of beach /bulkhead profiles that characterize its recreational, residential and commercial waterfronts. Policies HB 9.1 Design of New or Renovated Bulkheads Balance private property rights, natural harbor tidal and current forces and other coastal processes (such as erosion and accretion) and harbor aesthetics with other policies when considering designs for new or renovated bulkhead permits. (Imp 2.1, 5.1) HB 9.2 Protection of Beach Profile Permit and design bulkheads and groins to protect the character of the existing beach profiles and to restore eroded beach profiles found around the Harbor and island perimeters, and the safe navigation and berthing of vessels. (lmp 2.1, 5.1) MlNewport Beach General Plan I I HB 9.3 I I HB 9.4 i H HB 10 Harbor and Bay Element Structures Impacting Visual Resources Irmit structures bayward of the bulkhead line to piers, floats, groins, appurtenances related to marine activities, and public walkways. (Imp 2.1, 5.1) Abandoned Vessels Utilize City, county, state, and federal regulations to remove derelict, abandoned and unseaworthy vessels from City controlled tidelands promptly. (Imp 19.3, 19.6, 30.1, 42.2) Coordination between the City, County, State, and Federal agencies having regulators authority in the Harbor and Bay. Policies HB 10.1 Joint City /County Study Prepare and fund a joint City /County study that would do the following: ■ Identify the respective services provided by the City and County in Newport Harbor. ■ Determine the cost of those services. ■ Identify opportunities for the City and County, to realign resources to provide services at reduced costs. ■ Identify the sources of revenue available to defray the cost of those services. ■ Identify potentially feasible methods of providing those services with volunteers rather than with public agency personnel. (Imp 42.2) HB 10.2 Review and Update of Harbor Standards and Regulations Periodicallv review and update as appropriate all Harbor planning, design, engineering, and environmental criteria, standards, requirements and processes. (Imp 9.1, 30.15 42.2) HB 11 Adequate harbor access for coastal- dependent harbor maintenance equipment and facilities. Newport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element Policies 1-113111.1 Harbor Maintenance Equipment and Facilities Provide harbor access for harbor maintenance equipment and facilities, including dredging, dock demolition, repair and construction, mooring services, debris and spill management equipment, and general harbor construction, maintenance and repair. (Imp 19.3, 19.6, 30.1, 42.2) 1-113111.2 Interagency Cooperation Work with other controlling agencies within the Harbor, and /or the Bay, to define an area that can support harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. (Imp 19.3, 19.6, 30.1, 42.2) 1-113112 Balance benveen harbor revenues and expenses. Policies 1-113112.1 Tideland Revenue Receive a fair return from all tideland users to recapture all related City investment, services and management costs. (Imp 44.4) 1-113112.2 Alternative and Supplemental Funding Provide alternative and supplemental Harbor funding, including seeking federal and state grants and loans for boater safety, education, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Harbor. (Imp 44.4) 1-113112.3 Tideland Leases and Permits Review the administration of tidelands leases and permits, and consider accepted Best Management Practices to assist in redevelopment, maintenance, and financing of waterfront developments, and to reflect fair market value in the lease rates. (Imp 44.4) 1-113113 Maintain and enhance deep water channels and ensure they remain navigable by boats. (Goal NR 13) Newport Beach General Plan 1 Develop and implement a comprehensive beach replenishment program to Harbor and Bay Element ' determine nourishment priorities, and try to use nourishment as shore Policies ' HB 13.1 Dredging within Newport Bay to monitor beach width and elevations and analyze monitoring data to Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bap. (Policy establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or deflation will reach NR 13.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 30.1) HB 13.2 Cooperation with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HB 13.7 Emergency Use of Coastal Facilities and Equipment Cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their maintenance and the emergency use of coastal facilities and equipment in advance of flood, storm, pollution, dredging, vessel sinking, and other events, supplementing delineation of federal navigational channels at Newport Harbor in the interest in other safety and rescue bases and equipment. (Policy S 9.8) (Imp 39.2, 40.2) providing navigation and safety. (Policy NR 13.2) (Imp 19.11) HB 13.3 Blanket Permits or Agreements Secure blanket permits or agreements through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal Commission to expedite permit processing for residential and commercial dock owners in the Bay. (Policy NR 13.3) (Imp 17.1, 19.6, 19.11) HB 13.3 Alternative Shoreline Protection Encourage the use of nonstructural methods, such as dune restoration and sand nourishment, as alternatives to shoreline protective structures. (Policy S 2.5) (Imp 23.2) HB 13.4 Beach Replenishment Program Newport Beach General Plan M Develop and implement a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in maintaining beach width and elevations. Analyze monitoring data to determine nourishment priorities, and try to use nourishment as shore protection, in lieu of more permanent hard shoreline armoring options. (Policy S 3.3) (Imp 23.2) ' HB 13.5 Storm Waves Flooding or Damage Continue to monitor beach width and elevations and analyze monitoring data to establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or deflation will reach a point that it could expose the backshore development to flooding or damage from storm waves. (Policy S 3.2) (Imp 39.1) ' HB 13.7 Emergency Use of Coastal Facilities and Equipment Establish procedures and public /private cooperation and communication for the emergency use of coastal facilities and equipment in advance of flood, storm, pollution, dredging, vessel sinking, and other events, supplementing other safety and rescue bases and equipment. (Policy S 9.8) (Imp 39.2, 40.2) Newport Beach General Plan M Harbor and Bay Element 1 HB 13.8 Limit Sea Lions Impact 1 Prohibit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay, and require measures to deter sea lions from territorializing boats and docks. (Policy NR 10.14) (Imp 8.1, 30.1) Newport Beach General Plan I i 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 I I I I Mi L1 Housina Element HOUSING A Balanced Residential for All Social and Executive Summary The 2000 -2008 Housing Element is an update and revision of the 1992 Element, and consists of new technical data, revised goals, updated policies, and a series of programs and implementing measures. The Element is designed to facilitate attainment of the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation, and to foster the availability of housing affordable to all income levels to the extent possible given Newport Beach's constraints. Newport Beach is committed to achieving its housing goals and continues to encourage the development of additional housing units, wherever and whenever feasible. Since the Housing Element was adopted in 2003, the Bayview landing project, a senior affordable housing development which received $1,754,119 in funds from the Ciri's "in -lieu" housing fund reserves and 54,500,000 in tax credit financing, has been approved and constructed. This Hlement is part of a comprehensive General Plan update which included substantial community outreach. Through the update process, several key areas in the Ciry were identified as ideal locations for future housing opportunities. Key sites for future development include the Airport Area, Newport Center, Banning Ranch, West Newport Mesa, and the Balboa Peninsula area. The City will continue to enforce the requirements of its inclusionary housing program that requires a proportion of affordable housing in new residential developments or payment of an in -lieu fee. The Citn's goal is that an average of 20 percent of all new residential development will be affordable to ®Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element very low —, low -, and moderate- income households. The City Council has also established an Affordable Housing Task Force that works with developers and landowners to facilitate the development of affordable units and identifies the most appropriate use of in -lieu fee funds. The Task Force and staff continually investigate and research potential affordable housing opportunities. RHNA AND CITY RESPONSIBILITY The City has accepted, and is committed to meeting, its 1998 -2008 RHNA allocation (extended from June 30, 2005 by the State Department of Housing and Community Development) of providing 476 housing units. As of December 2005, the City has already fulfilled its requirement for above moderate income units, and with completion of the Bayview Landing project, will have a remaining RHNA allocation of 145 units (83 moderate units and 62 very low units). Achieving the remaining RHNA i ELEMENT 1 Community Providing Opportunities Economic Segments ' units is expected through the future redevelopment of several key housing opportunity areas identified through the General Plan update process and the affordable housing requirements of the lnclusionary Housing Program. With the annexation of Newport Coast in 2001, the City agreed to transfer 945 units from the Orange County Regional Housing Needs allocation to the Newport Coast area. This agreement was made since the Irvine Company committed to the County to fulfill its allocation. However, since the County ' is still responsible for issuing building permits for the area, the analysis on meeting the RHNA allocation does not include the 945 Newport Coast units. The City will fulfill its obligation by implementing plans for Newport Coast approved by Orange County, and monitoring newly constructed affordable units that were permitted by the County prior to the annexation. CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The City is constrained in its effort to provide new housing opportunities due to many factors beyond its control The City does not have a Redevelopment Agency, which in turn means that Newport Beach does not have the resource of housing set -aside funds, nor the power to assemble property through eminent domain. However, this General Plan update provides several opportunities to create new residential uses through infill development and reuse of existing land uses. I INewport Beach General Plan Housina Element FOCUS OF HOUSING PROGRAMS Following are the housing programs that Newport Beach believes will be the most effective in meeting the City's housing goals. These programs will be the focus of rile City's housing efforts during the period of this Housing Element. 1. Actively encourage the development of affordable housing on the above- mentioned sites and assist developers with the removal of site constraints. 2. Research sites and developments that could include affordable housing, such as infill, mixed -use and redevelopment opportunities. 3. Discuss the extension of affordability' covenants with owners of existing affordable apartments. 4. Offer incentives to developers of affordable housing, including density bonuses, fee waivers, expedited permit processing, and the use of in -lieu fee fund. Introduction The City has completed a comprehensive General Plan update. This Housing Element has been updated to ensure consistency with the updated Land Use Element and includes more recent demographic and housing data. The Housing Element covers the RHNA allocation period of January, 1998 through June 30, 2008 (extended from June 30, 2005, by the State Department of Housing and Community Development). The Housing Element will be comprehensively updated in 2008 in response to the next RHNA allocation cycle of 2008 -2011 The California State Legislature has identified that the major housing goal of the State is the attainment of a decent home and suitable living environment for every California resident. In 1980, the Legislature added Article 10.6 to the Government Code and incorporated into law specific Housing Element Guidelines promulgated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. This was the second revision to the original Qune 17, 1971) Housing Element Guidelines. The 1980 revision was made in recognition of the significant role local planning play in pursuit of the State goal and to assure local planning effectively implements State housing policy. The State Government Code specifies the Legislature's intent to ensure that counties and cities are active participants in attaining the state housing goal and establishes specific components to be contained in a housing element. These components include the following: identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs, resources and constraints; a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, and scheduled programs for preservation, improvement and development of housing; identification of adequate sites for housing; and adequate provision for existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. The Newport Beach Housing Element has been written in a consistent and mutually dependent relationship with other Elements of its General Plan. Furthermore, the Element is in conformance with Government Code Sections 6558065589. The year 2000 updated Housing Element is a comprehensive statement of the City's housing policies and serves as a specific guide for implementation of these policies. The Element examines current housing needs, estimates future housing needs, and establishes goals, policies, and programs pertaining to those needs. Housing programs are responsive to current and future needs. They are Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element also established within the context of available community, State and federal economic and social resources, and realistic quantified housing objectives. State housing goals are as follows: • Availability of housing is of vital statewide importance. Early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest order. • Early attainment of this goal requires cooperative participation of government with the private sector to expand housing opportunities and accommodate housing needs of Californians of all economic levels. • Provision of housing affordable to low- and moderate- income households requires cooperation among all levels of government. • Local and state governments have a responsibility to use powers vested in them to facilitate improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for housing needs of all economic segments of the community. • The Legislature recognizes in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also has a responsibility to consider economic, environmental, and fiscal factors, and community goals set forth in its general plan. Cities must cooperate with other local governments and the State in addressing regional housing needs. California State law requires that Housing Elements be updated at least every five years. The City of Newport Beach has prepared the following updated Housing Element in compliance with the established (extended) 2008 deadline for jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments region. NEWPORT COAST ANNEXATION ' On January 1 2002, the City incorporated over 7,700 acres of the land between its southern boundary and the Crystal Cove State Park. The updated year 2000 Housing Element was drafted prior to the annexation of Newport Coast and therefore does not include a detailed analysis of the area's demographics or an inventory of vacant lands suitable for new affordable housing. Census data is not available for Newport Coast since it was developed after the 2000 Census. However, wherever possible, data pertaining to Newport Coast has been included in this Element. A more comprehensive update will be initiated at the time of the next Housing Element Update. In addition, the Regional Housing Needs Assessment figures for Newport Coast have been included as well as a discussion of the proposed programs intended to achieve affordable housing goals for the area. DATA SOURCES Various sources of information have been consulted in preparing this Housing Element. The 1990 and 2000 U.S. Census provides the basis for population and household characteristics. Where applicable, the following sources of information have been used to supplement and update information contained in the 1990 and 2000 U.S. Census: • Population and demographic data from the State Department of Finance. • School enrollment information from the State Department of Education and the Newport - Mesa Unified School District. • Housing market information, such as home sales, rents, and vacancies, as updated by City surveys and property tax assessor files. Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element ■ Local and County public and nonprofit agency information on special needs populations, available services, and systemic failures. ■ Housing condition information provided by the City of Newport Beach. ■ Orange County Progress Report (2000 and 2005) demographic information. ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT This Housing Element has been divided into two sections as follows: ■ Community Housing Market Analyses This section presents the most current available information pertaining to the following seven subsections: housing stock conditions, household characteristics including over - paving, over- crowding, and; analysis and projection of population and employment; analysis of special population groups; analysis of housing need; inventory of land suitable for residential development; analysis of opportunities for energy conservation; non - governmental constraints to housing production; and governmental constraints to housing production. ■ Housing Goals and Policies, Quantified Objectives, and Programs This section has three primary functions: (1) to establish City housing goals and policies; (2) to quantify the maximum number of housing units that can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over the eight year period between June 2000 and June 2008; and (3) to present City- housing programs, which represent a five -year schedule of actions to be implemented by the City to achieve goals, policies, and quantified objectives of the Housing Element. Government Code Section §65588 requires the review of the Housing Element as frequently as appropriate and to evaluate effectiveness of housing goals, objectives, and policies in contributing to attainment of the State housing goal. Additionally, the City is required to evaluate effectiveness of the Housing Element in attainment of community goals and objectives and its progress in implementation of its housing goals. This section provides the required review and evaluation of the 1989 -1994 Housing Element. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Opportunities for residents to recommend strategies for, and review and comment on the Newport Beach Housing Element were an important component of the General Plan update, including the Housing Element. The State requirements for housing elements were reviewed with the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), a group of 38 citizens appointed by the City Council to review policies in the updated General Plan. GPAC considered the need for housing in developing their recommendations for the Land Use Element, and reviewed the draft Housing Element at a public meeting on January 28, 2006. The Planning Commission and City Council conducted study sessions on January- 31, 2006 to review the draft element. Notification of the study session was posted at various locations throughout the community and a 1/4-page ad was placed in the local newspaper inviting the public to attend. In addition, copies of the Element were made available for review at various locations such as Cin, Hall, the numerous libraries and the Newport Mesa Unified School District offices. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element A copy of the draft was sent to the State Department of Housing and Community Development after comments from the Study Session were incorporated into the draft. After review and preliminary approval of the draft by HCD, public hearings will be held before the Planning Commission and City Council prior to adoption. Prior to all public hearings, notification was published in the local newspaper, and provided by mail to individuals and interest groups listed in the appendix and to Homeowner Associations and major known developers. Copies of the Draft were available for public review at Newport Beach City Hall, all public libraries in the City and the Newport -Mesa Unified School District administrative office. The document was also posted on the City's website. TIME PERIOD COVERED BY THE HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element covers the RHNA allocation period of January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2008 (extended from June 30, 2005, by the State Department of Housing and Community Development). REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT The City of Newport Beach will review this Housing Element annually as part of its General Plan review to evaluate appropriateness of objectives, effectiveness of programs, and progress in implementation. The Housing Element will be revised again in 2008 in accordance with state law. ' Community Housing Market Analyses ' HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS Residential Growth and Dwelling Unit Types Between 1980 and 2005, 11,127 housing units were added to the housing inventory in the City of Newport Beach (refer to Table H1). This indicates an average yearly increase in the housing stock of approximately 328 housing units. Since 1990, this rate of increase has slowed. Between 2001 and 2005, an average of 200 to 300 housing units per year was added to the housing stock with exception of 2003, which included the annexation of Newport Coast. Total number of housing units as of January 1, 2005, was estimated to be 42,143. Mix and number of housing of the City according to the State Department of finance are shown on Table H2. rResidential Densities Residential densities in many older neighborhoods in the City of Newport Beach are very high, according to City figures that were estimated by dividing residential acreage by current dwelling unit counts. In addition, many attached housing projects in the City were developed to maximize land usage. Txisting attached projects in the City and their densities are listed in Table H4. ' Newport Beach General Plan Housina Element Table H1 Net Additional and Total Housing Units, 1980-2005 17% Duplex to Fourplex Total Housing Units Net Change Multi - Family Total Housing Units Net Change Year at Beginning of Year in Housing Units Year at Beginning of Year in Housing Units 1980 31,016 1,233 1993 35,527 88 1981 32,249 152 1994 35,565 38 1982 32,401 109 1995 35,598 33 1983 32,510 225 1996 35,631 33 1984 32,735 108 1997 35,978 347 1985 32,843 216 1998 36,807 829 1986 33,059 306 1999 37,044 237 1987 33,365 971 2000 37,567 523 1988 34,336 312 2001 37,779 212 1989 NIA 2002 38,009 230 1990 34,861 525" 2003 41,590 3581 1991 35,275 414 2004 41,851 261 1992 35,439 164 2005 42,143 292 SOURCES: City of Newport Beach Slate Department of Finance 2005, Population Research Unit "Two vear arowlh chanae Housinq Unit TvPe Number o(Units Percent of Total Single - Family Detached 18,918 44.9% Single - Family Attached 7,166 17% Duplex to Fourplex 5,475 13% Multi - Family 9,721 23.1% Mobile Home 863 2% City Total 41,143 100.0% SOURCE: State Department of Finance 2005, Estimate SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Planning Department, Newport Beach General Plan Estimated (tensity Area (U.U. /Net ACre) Balboa Peninsula 22. 6 West Newport 18.8 Balboa Island 26.7 Old Corona del Mar 17.9 Lido Island 12.0 SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Planning Department, Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element Table H4 Densities Project of -• Gross Acrea a Housing Number of Dwelling Units Dwelling Units per Gross Acre Newport Crest 38.0 460 12.1 Bayview Landing 4.5 120 26.7 Versailles (Phase 1) 6.8 255 37.5 Lido Condominiums 1.1 54 49.1 621 Lido Park Drive 1.7 36 21.2 Caribe 1.3 48 36.9 The Towers 0.5 28 54.3 Rendezvous 0.75 24 32.0 Coronado 32.3 1,446 44.8 Mariners' Square 6.2 114 18.4 Park Newport 53.2 1,306 24.5 Promontory Point 32.8 520 15.8 Bayview Apartments 5.4 64 11.8 Bayport Apartments 5.3 104 19.6 Baywood Apartments 27.4 320 11.7 Newport Terrace 40.0 281 7 Granville 10.2 68 6.7 Baypoint Apartments 20.36 300 14.7 Bonita Canyon Apartments 57.70 1,052 18.2 The Colony 6.0 245 40.9 SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Planning Department. Housing Tenure Tenure of housing in Newport Beach has varied as follows since 1980: Year Total Occupied Units Owner Occupied Renter Occupied 1980 27,820 14,888 (53.5 %) 12,932 (46.5 %) 1990 30,860 17,207 (55.8 %) 13.653 (44.2 %) 2000 33,071 18,408 (55.7 %) 14.663 (44.3 %) SOURCES: 1980. 1990, 2000 U.S. Census. The percentage of rental housing in Newport Beach is higher than the corresponding figure for Orange County. The latest data comparing rentals from the 2000 Census is as follows: Newport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element Area Percent or Rental Housing Newport Beach 44.3% Costa Mesa 59.5% Huntington Beach 39.4% Laguna Beach 39.9% Orange County 38.6% SOURCE: 2000 U.S. Census 104 Since 1960, (when only 36% of all occupied units were rented) the percentage of rental housing increased due to a sizeable amount of new rental construction. New construction subsided substantially in the 1980s. Table H7 lists the major rental projects in Newport Beach. MINIewport Beach General Plan Table Area No. or Units Anchorage Apartments 39 The Balboa Bay Club 144 Baypoint Apartments 300 Bayport Apartments 104 Bayview Apartments 64 Bayview Landing Apartments 120 Baywood Apartments 320 The Beach House 226 Fairway Apartments 74 Newport Bluffs 1,052 Las Brisas 54 Mariners' Square 114 Newport Marina 64 Newport North 570 Newport Seaside Apartments 25 Newport Seacrest Apartments 65 Newport Villa 60 Coronado Apartments 1,446 Park Newport 1,306 Promontory Point 520 Seaview Lutheran Plaza 100 Sequoia Apartments 54 The Colony 245 The Terraces 56 850 Domingo Drive 34 TOTAL:15projects 6,985 SOURCE: The City of Newport Beach Planning Department MINIewport Beach General Plan Housinq Element In addition, the City contains many rented duplex, triplex, and fourplex units in older neighborhoods. Areas where this type of rental housing is predominant include West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar. One of the most recent new multi- family rental projects in the City is the Bayview Landing project. Currendy under construction, the affordable housing development provides 120 units for very low and low income seniors. Condominium Conversion Ordinance In the mid - 1990x, the City of Newport Beach adopted a new ordinance to ease restrictions on condominium conversions. Lasing restrictions on condominium conversions was intended to promote the availability of first -time home buyer opportunities and to promote the rehabilitation and preservation of smaller, more affordable housing units. Many- rental units in certain areas of the community were overcrowded and deteriorating due to absentee owners and the renting of units on a weekly basis. Health and safety issues were also a concern given quality of life impacts resulting from excessive noise, pollution and traffic in areas where weekly vacation rentals were prevalent. In 2005, the City became concerned that severe parking inadequacies of older apartment buildings were being perpetuated through condominium conversions, and adopted ordinances restricting condominium conversions to structures that provide the code required parking at the time of the conversion. Under these ordinances, duplexes, and multi- family properties that are non- conforming by way of parking cannot be converted to condominiums. It is likely that these regulations will slow the rate of condominium conversions in the City. The total number of condominium conversions approved since 1995 is 346 units. The following table identifies the number of conversions each year between 1995 and 2005. Year No. otResidentialUnits Converted 1995 37 1996 28 1997 20 1998 30 1999 30 2000 22 2001 43 2002 19 2003 23 2004 43 2005 51 Total 346 SOURCE: C'ny of Newpon Beach Planning Depanmem Vacancy Rates The overall housing unit vacancy rate of the City of Newport Beach varied between 1980 and 2000 as shown in Table H9. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element 2000 11.3% .9% SOURCES: U.S. Census 1980, 1990, 2000 Orange County Progress Report, 2000 3.4% The discrepancy between overall vacancy rates and vacancy rates among available units may be due to the large number of seasonal units and second homes in Newport Beach. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 1,994 of 4,217 vacant units were identified as "seasonal use." To assist in administration of its condominium conversion ordinance, the City has conducted rental vacancy surveys since 1979. From 1991 to 1996, this survey included only apartment vacancies. Results of the most recent surveys and the 2000 Census are provided on Table Hi 0. Percent of Rental Units Vacant 7997 7992 7993 7994 7995 7996 2000 TOTAL 4.8% 4.6% 2.7% 4.3% 8% 4.4% 8.0% SOURCES: City of Newpoq Beach Planning Department. 2000 U.S. Census Housing Condition There has not been a comprehensive survey of housing conditions in Newport Beach since the 1976 Special Census for Newport Beach. That survey indicated only 1.3% of all housing units were deficient. Three neighborhoods in the city contained concentrations of substandard housing. Of all housing units on Balboa peninsula, 5.1% were in substandard condition, while 2.5% and 2.61% of all units on Balboa Island and in Newport Heights, respectively, were in substandard condition. Deficient units in this regard are defined as deteriorated, dilapidated units, as well as those units inadequate in original construction, or which were under extensive repair. The lack of complete plumbing, kitchen, or hearing facilities serves as a narrow indicator of substandard housing conditions. Only a small number of homes in Newport lacked these basic utilities in 2000. The 2000 Census reported that 125 units had incomplete plumbing, 235 units were without a complete kitchen, and 135 units had no heating facilities. However, it is the consensus of City staff that the condition of housing in Newport Beach is considered to be very good. During 2000, through its ongoing code enforcement program, the City Building Department identified only four properties in need of repair. Extremely high property values and the lack of code enforcement cases indicate that property owners within Newport Beach are, for the most part, conscientious about maintaining their properties. Substandard housing does not appear to be a problem for the community at this point in time. ®Newport Beach General Plan I 1 Vacancies as a % Vacancies for sale as a Vacancies torrent as a Year of all housing stock % of all housing stock % of all housing stock 1980 10.10/ 3.8% 6.1% 1990 11.5% .8% 4.3% 2000 11.3% .9% SOURCES: U.S. Census 1980, 1990, 2000 Orange County Progress Report, 2000 3.4% The discrepancy between overall vacancy rates and vacancy rates among available units may be due to the large number of seasonal units and second homes in Newport Beach. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 1,994 of 4,217 vacant units were identified as "seasonal use." To assist in administration of its condominium conversion ordinance, the City has conducted rental vacancy surveys since 1979. From 1991 to 1996, this survey included only apartment vacancies. Results of the most recent surveys and the 2000 Census are provided on Table Hi 0. Percent of Rental Units Vacant 7997 7992 7993 7994 7995 7996 2000 TOTAL 4.8% 4.6% 2.7% 4.3% 8% 4.4% 8.0% SOURCES: City of Newpoq Beach Planning Department. 2000 U.S. Census Housing Condition There has not been a comprehensive survey of housing conditions in Newport Beach since the 1976 Special Census for Newport Beach. That survey indicated only 1.3% of all housing units were deficient. Three neighborhoods in the city contained concentrations of substandard housing. Of all housing units on Balboa peninsula, 5.1% were in substandard condition, while 2.5% and 2.61% of all units on Balboa Island and in Newport Heights, respectively, were in substandard condition. Deficient units in this regard are defined as deteriorated, dilapidated units, as well as those units inadequate in original construction, or which were under extensive repair. The lack of complete plumbing, kitchen, or hearing facilities serves as a narrow indicator of substandard housing conditions. Only a small number of homes in Newport lacked these basic utilities in 2000. The 2000 Census reported that 125 units had incomplete plumbing, 235 units were without a complete kitchen, and 135 units had no heating facilities. However, it is the consensus of City staff that the condition of housing in Newport Beach is considered to be very good. During 2000, through its ongoing code enforcement program, the City Building Department identified only four properties in need of repair. Extremely high property values and the lack of code enforcement cases indicate that property owners within Newport Beach are, for the most part, conscientious about maintaining their properties. Substandard housing does not appear to be a problem for the community at this point in time. ®Newport Beach General Plan I 1 Housing Element Illegal Dwelling Units Illegal or "bootleg" dwelling units have historically been a problem in Newport Beach, experienced most often in the older, beach - oriented areas of West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar. These units are found in two typical forms: the "splitting" of a single dwelling unit into two separate occupancies, and the conversion of garages to living space. These units usually have a higher number of health and safety code violations than legal units, due to conversion without proper building permits and inspections. Illegal units continue to be a problem today, but are less prevalent than in the past, due to increased year round owner occupancy in these areas, and inspections which occur when properties are sold. While it is difficult to estimate the number of illegal units, code enforcement personnel estimate that as much as five percent of the City's housing stock may be in the form of illegal units. While not considered to be safe and adequate housing, these units do provide living arrangements that tend to be considered more affordable than legal units. Accessory Dwelling Units The City's Zoning Code includes provisions for "granny units" (accessory, age - restricted units) which may be approved by the Planning Director in single and multi- family areas. Since adoption of the City's "accessory dwelling unit" provisions, IS age - restricted units have been authorized and twelve constructed. Mobile Homes There are presently 972 mobile home spaces in ten (10) mobile home parks in Newport Beach, Nine of these parks contain 774 spaces occupied by permanent residents. The remaining homes are occupied by persons who use the units for vacations and weekend visits to the area. In total, the ten parks house 1,211 permanent residents. Space rents range from $500 to $3,000 (see Table H11). The character of the City's ten mobile home parks varies. Three of the parks are located on or close to Newport Harbor. These three parks appeal to retirees and a substantial number of spaces in these parks are occupied by permanent residents, Space rents depend on location of the space in relationship to the Bay and the size of the mobile home. One of these parks, Bayside Village, is occupied primarily by retired persons, a large portion of whom have occupied their mobile homes for 20 years or more. It should be noted that recently, many mobile homes in Cannery Village and some in West Newport have been replaced with manufactured housing that is not affordable to low- income and moderate- income individuals and families. The State HCD is responsible for issuing permits for mobile home parks. The City of Newport Beach has notified the State that mobile home units affordable to low- and /or moderate- income households have been converted, or are in the process of converting to, market rate status and thereby may lose their affordable status. To date, the state has taken no action regarding this continuing loss of affordable housing. t1 ' Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element unavai a e Current Harbor 1535 Superior Avenue 40 1.92 20.83 38 48 information #o/Spaces Lido 214 12.40 17.26 214 323 $900 -1,300 Total # # of Occupied by # of ' Newport Terrace 56 4.27 13.11 53 71 $625 of # of Spaces / Permanent Permanent RentlMonth Mobile Home Park (Site Address) Spaces Acres Acre Residents Residents (S) Bayside Village month. ;Many of these mobile homes are older, having been in parks since their development in the 1950s or 1960s. It should be noted that one mobile home park, the Beach and Bay Mobile Home Park at 7204 W. 300 East Coast Highway 343 24.66 13.91 264 448 $1,100 -3.000 Beach and Bay Current 7204 W. Coast Highway 47 1.41 33.33 45 77 information unavailable Cannery Village 700 Lido Park Drive 34 1.40 24.29 33 61 $1,500 -3,000 (replaced with manufactured homes) Ebb Tide 77 4.16 18.51 76 109 $500 -630 1560 Placentia Avenue Flamingo Current 7000 W. Coast Highway 20 0.31 64.52 20 30 information I bl unavai a e Current Harbor 1535 Superior Avenue 40 1.92 20.83 38 48 information unavailable Lido 214 12.40 17.26 214 323 $900 -1,300 710 Lido Park Drive Marina Park 58 4.94 11.74 22 44 $865 -1,550 1770 W. Balboa Blvd. ' Newport Terrace 56 4.27 13.11 53 71 $625 824 W. 15th St. Seacliffe Mobile Park 117 NIA NIA NIA NIA $755 -1,250 , 890 West 1511 Street TOTAL(S):lOParks 971 774 1,111 $500 -3,000 SOURCE: The Cay of Newport Beach Planning Department. ' Four mobile home parks are located either in West Newport on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway or in the West Newport Mesa. Space rents in these parks range upward from $500 per month. ;Many of these mobile homes are older, having been in parks since their development in the 1950s or 1960s. It should be noted that one mobile home park, the Beach and Bay Mobile Home Park at 7204 W. Coast Highway, appears to be in substantial physical decline and could be subject to redevelopment or replacement within this planning period. Group Homes ' The term "group home" as used by HCD is interchangeable with the City's definition of "residential care facility." Residential care facilities for six or fewer persons are permitted by right in all residentially -zoned properties, in accordance with State law, and are treated as single Family residences. Residential care facilities for 7 or more persons are permitted in the following zoning districts with the approval of a use permit: Newport Beach General Plan ' Housing Element ' ■ Commercial Districts —RSC and APF zoning districts ■ Industrial Districts —M -1 and M-1 -A zoning districts ■ Planned Community Districts — Property development regulations applicable to commercial and industrial districts, related to residential care facilities and SRO residential hotel uses, shall also apply to the corresponding portions of the PC Districts Residential care facilities for 7 or more persons are permitted in the following zoning districts, with the approval of a Federal Exception Permit: ■ Residential Districts— R -1.5, R -2, and MFR zoning districts ■ Planned Community Districts — Property development regulations applicable to residential districts, related to residential care facilities and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) residential hotel uses, shall also apply to the corresponding portions of the PC Districts The establishment of residential care facilities is not restricted beyond the provisions of the zoning districts, nor is there a geographical spacing requirement or limitation on the number of residential care facilities that may be located within an area. However, a required finding of approval for a Federal Exemption Permit is that a "campus" would not be established in a residential zone if the permit were granted. A "campus" is defined as 3 or more buildings in a residential zone within a 300 yard radius of one another that are used together for a common purpose where one or more of the buildings provides a service for the occupants of all the buildings such as when one building serves as a kitchen /food service area for the occupants of the other buildings. The required finding was established to reduce the potential impact of the increase in traffic and number of commercial vehicles entering and leaving the area to neighboring residents. The use permit requirement for residential care facilities of 7 or more persons within commercial and industrial zones is justified because the impact of a semi - residential use on the surrounding commercial or industrial area should be carefully reviewed to avoid any possible adverse impacts and ensure compatibility between uses. The Federal Exception Permit for residential care facilities for 7 or more persons within residential zones is justifiable because the typical occupancy load of such a use would be larger than the typical occupancy load of conventional residential units permitted in residential zones and could impact the stability of the neighborhood. These provisions should not result in an increase in the cost of housing. Rather, increases in the cost of housing are more directly related to the cost of land which is determined by the real estate market. Assisted Housing Stock Table H12 identifies developments by project name and address, type of governmental assistance received, earliest potential date of change from low income uses to non low- income uses and total number of elderly and non - elderly units that could be lost from City housing stock during 2000 -2005. In 1997, the Newport North Apartments converted from affordable status to market rate status, which caused the loss of affordability of fifty (50) units. The 28 affordable units within the Domingo Drive Apartment project are the result of a 1980 Settlement Agreement between a developer and an affordable housing advocacy group. The agreement required the units to be ]eased only to Section 8 certificate holders, at HUD fair market rents, for a period of 25 years. Realizing the agreement was soon to expire, the City, contacted the current owner of the apartment complex to negotiate the extension of the affordability period for the project with subsidies from another housing developer needing to meet its inclusionary housing Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element requirements. Unfortunately, the current property owner was unwilling to extend the affordability period and the City is expected to lose the 28 affordable units during the tenure of this Housing Element. No other inclusionary housing units have expiring long -term use restrictions during the tenure of this Housing Element. The City has had policies in effect since the mid -1980s requiring the provision of affordable housing in association with all new residential developments where more than 4 units are proposed. Most were provided within new or existing apartment projects. In some cases, an in -lieu fee was assessed when the provision of housing was not feasible due to the small size of the development. The City also facilitated the teaming of market rate and affordable housing developers to produce required affordable housing. Over the last twenty years, this program has resulted in the provision of 620 affordable units. Earliest Possible Project Name / Location Type of Assistance Received Date of change Potential Units to Be Lost Domingo Drive Apartments Section 8 200617 25 Very Low Income 851 Domingo Drive Section 8 Newport Harbor Apartments Density Bonus 2020 26 Low Income 538 Placentia CDBG 2019 25 Very Low Income 1544 Placentia CDBG Newport Harbor II Apartments Section 8 2023 14 Low - Income Baywood City Inctusionary Housing 2010 -2011 46 Low - Income 2800 Pacific View Drive Requirement 2002)' Income elderly Villa del Este Section 8 2021 2 Moderate Income Newport Seacrest Apartments CDBG 2016 65 Low Income 843 15th Street Fee Waivers 2021 3 Low Income 2101 151' Street Tax Exempt Financing Newport Seashore Apartments Section 8 2018 15 Low Income 849 West 15'" Street Fee Waivers Newport Beach General Plan Section 8 Newport Seaside Apartment CDBG 2019 25 Very Low Income 1544 Placentia Fee Waivers Seaview Lutheran Plaza (Seniors only) Section 202 (loan expiration in 100 Very Low - 2800 Pacific View Drive Section 8 2002)' Income elderly Villa del Este Section 8 Ownership 2021 2 Moderate Income 401 Seaward Road Villa Siena Section 8 Ownership 2021 3 Low Income 2101 151' Street Density Bonus SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Planning Department ' The Section 202 loan for this project expired in 2002; however, these units are not at risk of convening to market rates due to City imposed conditional use restrictions. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Summary The housing stock within the City of Newport Beach is comprised of a mix of housing types that cater to a wide spectrum of owners and renters. The City has housing densities and rental ' opportunities that are greater than that which can be found in the County as a whole. In addition, the housing stock is well maintained with very few housing units being classified as deficient. Vacancy rates in the city are adequate to accommodate changes in demand for housing within the city. HOUSING UNIT PROJECTIONS According to the US Census, the population of Newport Beach in 2000 was 70,032 residents, excluding the Newport Coast area. Updated information from the State Department of Finance estimates the population in 2005 to be 83,120. Pursuant to the updated General Plan, ultimate I' residential capacity within the City of Newport Beach will be 54,705 dwelling units, including the Newport Coast area. Future residential growth will largely occur through infill development and reuse of existing and obsolete land uses. As discussed in greater detail later in the document, the key sites for future growth include the Airport Area, Newport Center, Banning Ranch, West Newport Mesa, and the Balboa Peninsula area I According to 2004 Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) projections, the population of Newport Beach is anticipated to grow steadily over the next several years, increasing to 89,527 residents (39,443 households) by 2010. The following tables were created to demonstrate housing and population trends based on past State Department of Finance estimates. These estimates are supplemented with housing unit and population projections based on estimates of actual construction. Estimates are for the period covered ' by this Housing Element, 2000 -2005. 1 Newport Beach General Plan Table H13 Population Trends, 1980-2005 ' Year Total Population Household Population Group quarters 1980' 65,283 64,972 311 1985" 66,817 66,284 533 ' 1990 66,643 65,941 702 1995 68,920 68,199 721 2000 75,627 74,906 721 2005 83,120 82,180 940 ' SOURCES: State Depaament of Finance2005. Population Research Unit '1992 Housing Element, City of Newpon Beach. 1 Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Elemen Table H1 Year 4 Housing Total # of Units Trends, Single Family 1980-2005 Dwelling 2 -4 Unit Type 5+ Mobile Homes Occupied Units Percent Vacant Pop/ Household 1980' 31,016 17,490 7,149 5,762 615 28,282 8.81% 2.297 1985' 32,843 19,078 5,836 7,052 877 29,605 9.86% 2.239 1990 34,861 20,767 5,355 7,792 947 30,860 11.48% 2.252 1995 35,598 20,776 5,637 8,238 947 31,512 11.48% 2.164 2000 37,567 21,747 5,743 9,130 947 33,255 11.48% 2.252 2005 42,143 26,804 5,475 9,721 863 37,545 10.91% 2.19 SOURCES: State Department of Finance 2005, Population Research Unit 2,828,400 17.3% 76,772 15.2% '1992 Housing Element. City of Newport Beach 2010' 3,168,942 12.0% 83,737 POPULATION TRENDS The City rate of population growth exceeded the County rate of population growth through 1950. However, since 1950 the City's proportionate gain in population has been substantially less than that of the County. Annexations of the West Newport Triangle in 1980, a portion of Santa Ana Heights in 1987, and construction of large housing developments helped to increase City population 6.5% between 1980 and 1990. Construction of housing developments contributed to an increase of City population of 15.2°/% between 1990 and 2000. The City growth rate was projected to decline by 2000 and beyond as vacant land becomes increasingly scarce. Population increases after 2000 generally were anticipated to be accommodated through intensi5cadon of land uses and annexation of the Newport Coast and Santa Ana Heights areas. Past and future populations of both Orange County and Newport Beach are presented below. Newport Beach population will continue to constitute a decreasing percentage of the County population. SOURCES: U.S. Census of Population and Housing and California Department of Finance ' Projected 2000 -2010 Data - Orange County Progress Report (2000) ' Newport Beach General Plan ' Orange County Newport Beach City Population as a Population Growth Rate Population Growth Rate % of County Population 7910 34,436 445 1.3% 1920 61,375 782% 894 101% 1.5% 1930 118,674 93.4% 2,203 146.4% 1.8% 1940 130,760 10.2% 4,438 101.4% 3.4% 1950 216,224 65.4% 12,120 173.1% 5.6% 1960 703,925 225.6% 26,565 119.2% 3.8% 1970 1,420,386 101.8% 49,442 86.1% 3.5% 1980 1,932,709 36.1% 62,556 26.5% 3.2% 1990 2,410,556 24.7% 66,643 6.5% 2.8% 2000' 2,828,400 17.3% 76,772 15.2% 2.7% 2010' 3,168,942 12.0% 83,737 9.1% 2.6% 2020 3,673,046 13.8% 88,676 5.6% 2.4% SOURCES: U.S. Census of Population and Housing and California Department of Finance ' Projected 2000 -2010 Data - Orange County Progress Report (2000) ' Newport Beach General Plan ' ' Housing Element ' Supply of vacant land to support new residential development in the City of Newport Beach has diminished rapidly. Immigration, still a strong factor in population growth in Orange County, is a small contributor to population growth in Newport Beach. Projected data for Orange County provides additional evidence that vacant land throughout the County is diminishing. County population is projected to increase by 13.8% between 2010 and 2020. The City of Newport Beach population is projected to increase only 5.6% during that time period, representing a slowing of growth by almost 40 percent. I The 2000 Census estimates the vacancv rate to be 3.5% for Orange County in 2000. Of these vacant units, approximately 1 %is used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. t Use of units as second homes between 1970 and 1990 did not explain the reduction in population growth relative to increase in number of households. This trend instead was attributable to a sizeable reduction in average size of City households. Average household size in 1970 was 2.6; the 1980 Census reported an average household size of 2.2. Between 1980 and 1990, this rate increased to 2.3 persons per unit. Decreases in household sizes are occurring in most communities in California. The decrease in average persons per household between 1970 and 1980 and the increase in average persons per household between 1980 and 2000 are shown below. This trend is consistent with the trend in Orange County. Table Occupied Unit, 1970-2000 Area 7970 7980 7990 2000 Newport Beach 2.6 2.2 2.3 2.25 Orange County 3.2 2.7 3.1 3.06 SOURCES: 1990 U.S. Census Orange County Progress Report 2000 Reduction in household size in Newport Beach between 1970 and 2000 had been the result of ' increased numbers of persons 65 years of age and older and reduced numbers of child- rearing households and child population in the City. This trend is documented by Table H17 ( "Population by Age, City of Newport Beach 1970 - 2000 "). Table H18 further indicates a general aging of the population of the City between 1990 and 2000. However, it also shows an increase in "under 5" and "5 to 13" age categories, which in part may explain the slight increase in numbers of persons per household. 1 I ' Newport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element Year <5 5-13 14 -17 18 -34 35 -64 65+ 1970 2,343 6,434 3,799 13,389 18,602 4,859 %of Total 4.7% 13% 7.7% 27.1% 37.6% 9.8% 1976 1,835 6,460 4,270 19,169 24,934 6,240 %of Total 2.9% 10.3% 6.8% 30.5% 39.6% 9.9% 1980 1,663 5,135 3,843 19,342 25,285 7,288 %of Total 2.7% 8.2% 6.1% 30.9% 40.4% 11.7% 1990 2,578 4,115 2,197 19,573 27,862 10,318 %of Total 3.9% 6.2% 3.3% 29.4% 41.8% 15.5% 2000 2,941 5,890 2,291 16,245 30,457 12,198 %of Total 4.2% 8.4% 3.3% 23.1% 43.5% 17.4% SOURCES: 1970, 1980,1990, and 2000 U.S. Census and 1976 Special Census for Newport Beach Percentages may not add to 100% due to Independent rounding. - These figures correspond to the age group 15 -34. In addition, public school enrollment in the Newport -Mesa Unified School District increased at a rate significantly greater than population growth after 1990, as indicat d on Table H18. Private" K to 8 882 902 ( +2.3 %) Information not available 9 to 12 157 200 ( +27.4 %) Subtotal 7,039 1,102 (+67%) TOTAL 10,019 9,296 SOURCES: ' Newport Mesa Unified School District City of Newport Beach Planning Department. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS Ethnicity The following information is based on the most recent information (2000 Census of Population and Housing) available for the City of Newport Beach, as supplemented with information from Orange County Progress Report, 2000. The City of Newport Beach was more diverse racially and ethnically in 2000 than in 1990. Persons who classified themselves as white in 1990 comprised 92.5% of the Ciry Newport Beach General Plan 1970 1980(% chanqe) 1990(% change) 2000(% change) Public' K to 8 5,681 4,495 (- 20.9 %) 4,157 ( -7.5 %) 5,878 ( +41.4 %) 9 to 12 3,299 3,699 ( +5.4 %) 2,371 (- 35.9 %) 3,376 ( +42.4 %) Subtotal 8,980 8,194 (11.7 %) 6,528 (20%) 9,254 ( +41.8) Private" K to 8 882 902 ( +2.3 %) Information not available 9 to 12 157 200 ( +27.4 %) Subtotal 7,039 1,102 (+67%) TOTAL 10,019 9,296 SOURCES: ' Newport Mesa Unified School District City of Newport Beach Planning Department. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS Ethnicity The following information is based on the most recent information (2000 Census of Population and Housing) available for the City of Newport Beach, as supplemented with information from Orange County Progress Report, 2000. The City of Newport Beach was more diverse racially and ethnically in 2000 than in 1990. Persons who classified themselves as white in 1990 comprised 92.5% of the Ciry Newport Beach General Plan I 1 LJ I I I 1 I I I I I I I �I 4_ Y I I I Housinq Element population. Those classifying themselves as Hispanic in 1990 comprised 4% of the City population; in 2000 that increased to 6.2 %. The percentage of the City population who identified themselves as black in 1990 was .2 %; in 2000 this increased to 0.5 %. Table H19 shows the 1990 and 2000 racial and ethnic composition of Newport Beach. Comparative figures for Orange County are also provided. SOURCES: Orange County Progress Report 2000, Center for Demographic Research; U.S. Census 2000. Numbers are rounded to nearest decimal place and may not add up to 100% City of Newport Beach County of Orange Race and Ethnicity Year Number Percent Number Percent White 1990 61,693 92.5% 1,557,956 64.6% White 2000 64,583 92.2% 1,844,652 64.8% Asian /Pacific Islander 1990 152 0.2% 38,825 .6% Black 2000 371 .5% 47,649 1.7% Asian /Pacific Islander 1990 1912 2.9% 244,407 10.1% Total 2000 2,804 4.0% 386,785 13.6% 1990 2,671 4.0% 556,957 23.1% Hispanic 2000 3,301 4.7% 875,579 30.8% Other 1990 215 0.3% 12,411 0.5% 2000 792 1.1% 421,208 14.8% 1990 66,643 100% 2,410,556 100% Total 2000 70,032 100% 2,846,289 100% SOURCES: Orange County Progress Report 2000, Center for Demographic Research; U.S. Census 2000. Numbers are rounded to nearest decimal place and may not add up to 100% SOURCES: Orange County Progress Report 2000, Center for Demographic Research. U.S. Census -2000. Numbers are rounded to nearest decimal place and may not add up to 100% Table H21 shows 2000 Census ethnic data for the City of Newport Beach and the County of Orange by head of household. Newport Beach General Plan Newport Coast County of Orange Race and Ethnicity Year Number Percent Number Percent White 2000 2,085 78.1% 1,844,652 64.8% Black 2000 7 0.3% 47,649 1.7% Asian /Pacific Islander 2000 483 18.1% 386,785 13.6% Hispanic 2000 112 4.2% 875,579 30.8% Other 2000 8 0.3 421,208 14.8% Total 2000 2671 100% 2,846,289 100% SOURCES: Orange County Progress Report 2000, Center for Demographic Research. U.S. Census -2000. Numbers are rounded to nearest decimal place and may not add up to 100% Table H21 shows 2000 Census ethnic data for the City of Newport Beach and the County of Orange by head of household. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Household Incomes An important component of housing affordability is household income. Upper income households have substantial discretionary income to spend on housing; low- and moderate- income households are more limited in terms of housing they can afford. Median household income in Newport Beach traditionally has been greater than that of Grange County. In 1990, City median household income was 31.5% higher than County household median income. In 2000, City median household income had become 41.8% higher than County household median income. Year Newport Beach Orange County Race and Ethnicity Heads o(Househotd Percentage Heads o(Househotd Percentage Non - Minority White 30,175 90.97% 605,493 58.65% Black' 145 0.43% 16,493 1.59% American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 74 0.02% 5,548 0.53% Asian & Pacific Islander 1,130 3.4% 111,365 10.78% Other 430 1.29% 111,111 10.76% Spanish Origin 1,215 3.66% 182,312 17.66% Total 33,169 1,032,322 SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Household Incomes An important component of housing affordability is household income. Upper income households have substantial discretionary income to spend on housing; low- and moderate- income households are more limited in terms of housing they can afford. Median household income in Newport Beach traditionally has been greater than that of Grange County. In 1990, City median household income was 31.5% higher than County household median income. In 2000, City median household income had become 41.8% higher than County household median income. Year Orange County Newport Beach t %o(CounW 1980 822,806 827,516 ( +20.7 %) 1990 845,922 860,374 ( +31.5 %) 2000 858,820 883,455 ( +41.8 %) SOURCE: U.S. Census, 1980. 1990, 2000 Housing Affordability Housing at is best assessed by analyzing level of payment in comparison to ability to pay. In 2000, the majority of housing in the City of Newport Beach was priced over $500,000. Median value of housing in the City was $708,200, according to the 2000 Census of Population and Housing. The most recent survey data of amount of income spent on housing in Newport Beach comes from the 2000 U.S. Census. For renters, 35% of renter households spent 30% or more of their income on rent. For homeowners, 35% of households with mortgages spent 30% or more of their monthly income on mortgage payments. Currently, lenders are allowing households to pay between 29% and 35% of their gross income for housing. Table H23 shows income spent on housing by income group, expressed according to rent /mortgage as a percentage of income for households in the City of Newport Beach. ®Newport Beach General Plan I I I I I I 1 1 I I Housinq Element RenVMOrtgage as a % of Income <20% 21 -24% 25 -29% 30 -34% 35 %+ $0- $9,999 (Very Low) Renters 25 11 21 24 586 Owners 12 0 0 0 0 $10,000- $19,999(Very Low) Renters 32 Owners 53 11 20 18 841 7 26 27 513 $20,000- $34,999(Very Low) Renters 27 48 95 175 1,352 Owners 250 60 60 66 499 $35,000- $49,999 (Low) Renters 153 189 375 306 897 ' Owners 339 74 58 39 526 $50,000+ (Moderate and Above Moderate) Renters 6,140 1,822 752 400 499 ' Owners 6,432 1,490 1,262 900 2,707 TOTAL ' Renters 6,377 2,081 1,263 923 4,175 Owners 7,086 1,631 12711,406 11211,032 36864,245 SOURCES: U.S. Census 2000: Southern California Association of Governments {SLAG) Cost of contract rental housing in the City of Newport Beach is higher than the cost of rental housing in the County of Orange. Contract rent is monthly rent agreed to or contracted for, regardless of furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or other included services. Median contract rent in Orange County was $923 in 2000. Median monthly rent in the City was $1,257 in 2000. ' In its 1988 Regional Housing Needs Assessment, the Southern California Association of Governments calculated that of 4,431 lower- income households, paid more than 30% of their income for housing. According to SCAG estimates, 2,625 very low- income households and 1,806 low- income households paid more than 30% of their income for housing. In 1990, 2,583 very low- income and 4,071 low- income households paid more than 30% of their income for housing. "Low Income" households are those households with annual incomes between 50 and 80 percent of the County median household income. "Very Low Income" households are those households with annual incomes of 50 percent or less of the County median household income. ' State and federal standards for housing overpayment are based on an income -to- housing cost ratio of 30% and higher. Households pacing more than 30% of their incomes for housing have less income remaining for other living necessities. Upper income households generally are capable of paying a larger share of their incomes for housing; therefore, estimates of housing overpayment generally focus on lower income groups. To distinguish between renter and owner housing overpayment is important because, while homeowners may over extend themselves financially to purchase a home, the owner d ' Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element I always maintains the option of selling the home. Renters are limited to the rental market and generally , are required to pay the rent established in that market. The number of higher- income households paying more than 30% of their income for housing is an indication of unique standards of housing affordability in Newport Beach. In addition, a higher allocation of income toward housing was perceived as justified because of investment qualities of housing in the City. Also, higher expenditures on housing may be justified when tax advantages are considered and incomes are expected to increase while housing expenses remain fixed. Overcrowding Overcrowded households are those in which the ratio of persons /room exceeds one (1). The substantial reduction in the average household size in the City of Newport Beach in the last third of the twentieth century indicates the majority of City households are not overcrowded in terms of persons per dwelling unit. The 2000 U.S. Census figure is 1.9persons per dwelling unit. This figure is well below State and regional averages. The 1990 U.S. Census indicated that in Newport Beach 66 (0.4` %) owner- occupied units and 406 (2.8 %) renter- occupied units included more than 1.01 persons per room. In 2000, these figures were 102 (0. 55 %) for owner - occupied units and 513 (3.4 %) of renter- occupied units. County of Orange figures for 2000 show 7.8% overcrowding among owner - occupied units, and 28.3% overcrowding among renter- occupied units. EMPLOYMENT TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS I The California State Employment Development Department estimated the total labor force among the Newport Beach population in June 2000 was 45,780, of whom 44,990 were employed. Labor force is defined as the number of people 16 years of age and older (who reside within the City of Newport Beach) that are employed or are seeking employment. The Center for Demographic Research estimated that in 1997 the labor market in the City of Newport Beach was as follows: agriculture (133); mining (39); construction (2,046); manufacturing (2,533); transportation and puhlic utilities (1,822); trade (13,206); finance, insurance and real estate (9,980); services (26,657); government (1,902); and, self - employed (5,661). This indicated a total of 63,979 jobs in the City of Newport Beach. Projected employment opportunities in Newport Beach in year 2005 will be 73,241, according to the Center for Demographic Research. Table H24 compares Southern California Association of Governments City projected employment growth (as presented in the Orange County Progress Report 2000) with projected employment growth for Orange County. This reflects the number of jobs available within the City. Data related to employment differ substantially between Center for Demographic Research and California State Employment Division Development Department estimates. The 1997 number below is a California State Employment Development Department calculation; the 2000 -2020 projections are Center for Demographic Research estimates. The Center for Demographic Research has indicated employment in the City is expected to increase by 9,262 jobs (14.5 %) between 1997 and 2005. The projected countywide employment increase is 292,455 (21.7%) during that same period. The City will have about 4.4% of the jobs in Orange County by vear 2005. =Newport Beach General Plan ' IHousing Element Summary Although employment opportunities within Newport Beach will continue to increase, those increases will also continue to comprise a smaller percentage of the overall job creation within the County. Consequently, additional demand for housing within Newport Beach will be as much a result of overall employment growth within the County, as it would be because of employment growth within the city. SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION GROUPS Certain segments of the population may have a more difficult time finding decent affordable housing ' due to special circumstances. The State of California defines "special needs" households as the elderly, disabled persons, large families, female- headed households, farm workers, and the homeless. This Housing Element has included students and people living with HIV /AIDS in the "special needs" population. The Census Data from 2000 is not consistent in its identification of special needs households versus individuals with special needs. In some cases, individuals may qualify under several categories at the same time, e.g. a woman may be the female head of household and be over 65 rears I of age. The best indicators for quantifying the special needs population from the data indicate that in the City of Newport Beach in 2000: ■ 12,649 people were 65 or older ■ 1,046 households were headed by females with children ■ 8,386 people were disabled ■ 41 people were farm workers ■ There existed an undetermined number of homeless Data from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing indicate the "special needs" population in Newport Beach most in need of affordable housing is senior citizens (those at least 65 years of age). A large percentage of Newport Beach senior citizens in 2000 had a work disability with a mobility or self -care limitation. Demonstrated need for affordable senior housing has further been supported by social service providers in Newport Beach, who maintain in interviews that such housing and transportation are the primary needs for senior citizens receiving social services. Students attending the University of California, Irvine (UC or Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa also reside in Newport Beach. The UCI Student Housing Office has estimated that Iapproximately 800 UCI students reside in the City of Newport Beach. A comparable number of OCC INewport Beach General Plan Year ...- port Beach.-OranrZe County _ New CHy Employment/ ,County fmploymert( 1997 63,979 1.370323 4.7% 2010' 75,110 1,796,726 4.2% 2015` 76,980 1,897,350 4.1% 2020' 78,325 1,975,074 4.0% SOURCES: Orange County Progress Report 2000 'California State Employment Development Department Summary Although employment opportunities within Newport Beach will continue to increase, those increases will also continue to comprise a smaller percentage of the overall job creation within the County. Consequently, additional demand for housing within Newport Beach will be as much a result of overall employment growth within the County, as it would be because of employment growth within the city. SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION GROUPS Certain segments of the population may have a more difficult time finding decent affordable housing ' due to special circumstances. The State of California defines "special needs" households as the elderly, disabled persons, large families, female- headed households, farm workers, and the homeless. This Housing Element has included students and people living with HIV /AIDS in the "special needs" population. The Census Data from 2000 is not consistent in its identification of special needs households versus individuals with special needs. In some cases, individuals may qualify under several categories at the same time, e.g. a woman may be the female head of household and be over 65 rears I of age. The best indicators for quantifying the special needs population from the data indicate that in the City of Newport Beach in 2000: ■ 12,649 people were 65 or older ■ 1,046 households were headed by females with children ■ 8,386 people were disabled ■ 41 people were farm workers ■ There existed an undetermined number of homeless Data from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing indicate the "special needs" population in Newport Beach most in need of affordable housing is senior citizens (those at least 65 years of age). A large percentage of Newport Beach senior citizens in 2000 had a work disability with a mobility or self -care limitation. Demonstrated need for affordable senior housing has further been supported by social service providers in Newport Beach, who maintain in interviews that such housing and transportation are the primary needs for senior citizens receiving social services. Students attending the University of California, Irvine (UC or Orange Coast College (OCC) in Costa Mesa also reside in Newport Beach. The UCI Student Housing Office has estimated that Iapproximately 800 UCI students reside in the City of Newport Beach. A comparable number of OCC INewport Beach General Plan Housing Element students are also assumed to reside in Newport Beach. However, anv numbers obtained for students should be considered with caution because both campuses stress they neither have exact data on students living in Newport Beach, nor can they guarantee those students who claim to live in the City actually do. The Student Housing Offices provide information to students on locating housing but students do not necessarily obtain housing through the offices. Also, Student Housing Offices have no way of tracking residences of students. Contact was made with the UCI Transportation Office to attempt to ascertain the number of students traveling between UCI and Newport Beach. However, that shuttle service was discontinued in 1999 due to lack of riders. This may be due to most students having automobiles. The most recent study on housing costs completed by the University of California, Irvine Housing Office was in 1988. That study was based on number of rooms and made no distinction between apartments and homes. Rents then ranged from $596 per month for a one bedroom, one bath apartment, to $1,543 per month for a four bedroom, two -bath unit. Average cost of housing in Newport Beach typically occupied by students has risen dramatically since completion of that study. Those costs for year 2000, based on students helped, are as follows: Studio -1 bedroom, 1 bath $900- $1,6001mo 2 bedroom, 1 bath $1,000- $1,6001mo 3 bedroom, 2 bath $1,500- $2,4001mo 4 bedroom, 2 bath $2,000 +Imo SOURCE: UCI Student Services, Housing Information Most students who reside off campus live in West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, or Balboa Island. Rent prices on Balboa Island are higher than many other areas in the City of Newport Beach. Students afford these prices by living with other students and sharing costs, a practice that may lead to overcrowded conditions. No subsequent study of student housing has been conducted. Persons with Disabilities According to the 2000 Census, 8,386 persons in Newport Beach had a disability, comprising approximately 12.5% of the population five years and older. Disabilities are defined as mental, physical, or health conditions that last over six months. The proportion of individuals with disabilities increases with age. Approximately 6% of children and adolescents aged 5 to 20 had a disability, compared to 10% of adults aged 21 to 64 and 26% of seniors. The most prevalent public need for persons with disabilities is access to public places, housing and facilities. Those with handicaps include persons who are blind, deaf, mute, confined to bed or wheelchair, or who require crutches. A survey conducted by the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled in 1987 questioned 14,000 disabled residents in Orange County. The study concluded the two most prevalent housing needs for persons with disabilities are accessibility and affordability. Mobility impaired individuals require special housing or structural needs. These include, but are not limited to, wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, and access ramps. Certain individuals may require housing that has access to health care facilities. From available Census data it is not possible to Newport Beach General Plan I I I 1i I `I I 1 I I I I I 1 I Housinq Element determine how many of these handicapped persons need housing assistance. The City has produced two units designed for handicapped occupancy in one of its rent restricted, financially assisted housing developments. Rental on these two units was restricted to allow use of Section 8 rental assistance Certificates or Vouchers. These units also are located in close proximity to the largest concentration of health care facilities within Newport Beach. Female Head of Household Single- parent households often require special consideration and assistance as a result of their greater need for affordable housing, accessible and affordable day care, health care, and other supportive services. Female- headed households with children in particular, tend to have significantly lower incomes, lower rate of homeownership, and higher poverty levels than other types of households. Data from the 2000 U.S. Census indicates that there were 1,046 female- headed households with children under 18 years in Newport Beach. The data also revealed that 8.1% (99) of these female- headed households with children were living below the poverty= level. However, the extent of poverty experienced by female- headed families in Newport Beach was significantly lower than the countywide rate of 21.1 %. Elderly In 2000, the fastest growing segment of the Count}_ population was older adults (ages 65 and older). Federal regulations stipulate senior citizens are presumed to have "presumptive benefit" for Americans with Disabilities Act mandated provisions. Additionally, special housing needs of many elderly persons result from lower, fixed incomes, physical disabilities, and dependence needs. The Counry of Orange estimated that 8% of senior citizens in Orange County were homebound or shut - ins, and approximately 46% of the elderly residing in the County required some assistance to remain independent. Since 1960, the elderly population in Newport Beach has grown steadily, and there is no indication of this trend reversing. According to the 2000 Census, 12,295 persons in Newport Beach were aged 65 rears and older representing 17.6% of the City's population. The percentage of older persons in the City is large compared to the region. In 2000, only 9.9 °/u of Orange County residents were 65 years of age or older. Due to aging "baby- boomers," the 65 years and older age group has been, proportionately, the fastest growing segment of the total population in the previous two decades. The number of elderly can be expected to increase as persons between the ages of 35 and 64 continue to t mature. Many elderly persons residing in Newport Beach are long -time residents. However, many others have arrived more recendv to pursue a retirement lifestyle suited to the area's attractive locale. Those persons in the latter category= generally are well- housed because their housing arrangement was chosen to match their retirement lifestyle and financial situation. Persons in the former category are more often living in houses purchased before real- estate prices increased dramatically. Many of these i individuals today would be unable to afford the house in which they are currently living. Furthermore, these homes may no longer match their housing needs regarding space, maintenance, and proximity to community facilities. Thus, persons living on low, fixed incomes may be "house rich" in terms of L accumulated equity in their homes, but poorly served by the housing unit itself. In such cases, elderly residents may retain their houses only because they wish to remain in the community. Alternative living arrangements in the community, such as smaller units close to commercial and transportation L Newport Beach General Plan L Housinq Element facilities with some congregate services, would better serve the housing needs of this population segment. According to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Data Book, 7,484 owner and rental households in the City of Newport Beach were elderly and two- member households in 1990. These households represented 21.5% of the total households in the City. Of the 7,484 elderly owner and renter occupied households, 2,437 such households had problems as defined by HUD. Of the 2,437 households with problems, 1,170 had cost burdens greater than 30% of household income(s) and 1,267 had severe cost burdens of greater than 50% of household income. Of 1,880 elderly occupied rental households, 1,223 had housing problems. Of these 1,223 renter households with housing problems, 1,205 had cost burdens greater than 30% and 695 had severe cost burdens of greater than 50 %. Of 5,604 elderly owner occupied households, 1,222 had housing problems. Of 1,222 households having problems, 572 households had severe cost burdens greater than 50 %. 2000Census data indicated that 412 elderly persons in the City were living below the federally established poverty line. Escalating housing costs, particularly in the rental housing market, severely impact housing affordability for the elderly because many of the elderly live on fixed incomes. Many residents in the City reside in mobile home parks. A number of long -time elderly residents live in older parks developed in the 1950s and 1960s. Others live in mobile home parks close to the Bay that cater to the retirement lifestyle. Assistance for low- income elderly is a high priority for the City of Newport Beach. Additionally, there are many social service programs whose clients include the elderly in Orange County. Including the Section 8 "Certificate" and "Housing Voucher" programs administered by the Orange County Housing Authority, Meals on Wheels, and various social service programs provided by and through the City's OASIS Senior Center. A more detailed description of these programs is contained in the Appendix to this Housing Element. Large Households Families are defined as groups of persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Households represent all persons living together as groups, whether related or not. The City has identified total households and families with five or more persons. Table H26 shows distribution of number of persons per household as indicated in the 2000 U.S. Census and demonstrates the number of large households in the City of Newport Beach comprises only 4.5% of all Newport Beach households. Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element TableH26 Persons per Number of Persons Number of per Household ,,..,,Households 1 11,698 ' 2 12,996 3 4,200 4 2,769 5 1,134 6 304 7+ 47 _... _.. Total Households 33,148 SOURCE: 2000 US Census Homelessness Homelessness continues to remain a growing issue in the United States. Factors that contributed to the increase in homelessness included a lack of housing affordable to low and moderate- income persons and families, increases in number of persons whose incomes fell below the poverty level, reductions in public subsidies to the poor, and de- institutionalization of the mentally ill. Homelessness is a regional problem throughout Southern California. Homeless persons and families exist in every city and populated unincorporated area of Orange County. Various organizations, institutions, and agencies often generate strikingly different calculations of homeless individuals/ families. This Element relies on information contained in the Orange County 2005 -2010 Consolidated Plan (OCCP) which indicates in year 2004 there were 34,999 homeless persons in Orange County, of which, seven percent are families with children. The County has developed and assists in funding a housing and service delivery system —the Continuum of Care —that responds to the needs of the region's homeless. The Continuum of Care was established through a community -based process to ensure the region's residents and homeless are empowered to affect changes in the existing social services system. The Orange County Community Forum, Orange County leadership Cabinet, and Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development have shared responsibility for planning and implementing the regional Continuum of Care. Orange County's 34 cities and various County agencies have committed more than $22,800,000 in "mainstream" funds to meet the needs of the region's homeless. Although programs are available to shelter and serve the homeless, service gaps remain in the County Continuum of Care service delivery system. According to the 2005 Continuum of Care Housing Gaps Analysis, Orange County has a total homeless shelter bed inventory of 4,747, comprised of emergency shelter beds, transitional shelter beds, and permanent supportive housing facilities for individuals and families with children. Currently, 601 beds are under development. According to the 2005 -2010 Orange County Consolidated Plan, there is an unmet homeless housing need gap of 19,575 beds for homeless individuals and 118,537 beds for families with children. The largest housing gap is for permanent supportive housing. Additionally, there are current unmet needs (gaps) for individuals in the following categories (expressed as estimated need /current inventory /unmet need (gap)): chronic substance abusers INewport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element (6,328/1,018/5,310); seriously mentally ill (2,218/51/2,167); veterans (47]/0/47]); persons with HIV /AIDS ( 2,029 /33/1,996); victims of domestic violence (6,988/375/6,613); and youth (492/79/413). Please note that homeless sub - populations do not total 34,999 because there are homeless who fall into more than one sub - population category and /or not all homeless fall within the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development designated sub - populations listed (e.g., homeless families who are under - employed and unable to afford housing would not be captured under the sub - population categories listed, but would be captured in the total homeless count of 34,999). Local Strategy The 2000 U.S. Census did not identify any homeless persons in the City of Newport Beach. However, according to the Newport Beach Police Department, a few homeless and transients are occasionally observed traveling through the City, and several have been observed staying in the area overnight in drainage channels overgrown with vegetation. Although homeless and transient persons only are occasionally found in Newport Beach, State law requires each jurisdiction to provide adequate sites to facilitate development of emergency and transitional shelters. Research of local agencies consisted of contacting those groups that provided assistance to persons in need of emergence shelter and assistance. The City has been requiring Social Service agencies receiving CDBG funds to provide information regarding the most recent permanent residence(s) of persons helped. This requirement was established as part of a Housing Element program implementation action. In many cases better information has been provided; improved counting is still required, agencies without expanded reporting requirements could not provide better information than in 1986. These agencies that provide housing and other services for the homeless in the region include the Orange County Housing Authority, the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, Saddleback Community Outreach, the YMCA /YW'CA, Friends in Service to Humanity, and the American Red Cross. Detailed descriptions of services offered be these agencies are contained in the Appendix to this element. Newport Beach allows emergency shelters and transitional housing subject to a Use Permit in all muld- family residential and commercial zones. In terms of discretionary review, these uses are considered "group homes" by the City's Zoning Code. Housing Program 5.1.4 promotes the City's practice of continuing to allow emergency shelters and transitional housing subject to the provisions in the Zoning Code. It should be noted that the Use Permit requirement is not considered a constraint since it is no more restrictive than Use Permit requirements for other potentially conflicting land uses in those zones. It should be noted that if the shelter has fewer than 7 individuals, then the shelter is a permitted use in single - family zones. The City's strategy to address homelessness in the City is to adopt the regional homeless priorities and strategies, listed herein, as its own. The City will continue to work with the area's Continuum of Care (CoC) providers to address the CoC priorities and goals. In addition, the City continues to utilize CDBG funds to support local and regional homeless and at -risk homeless providers (Appendix 1), The following section provides the regional strategies that have been adopted by the County. Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element Regional Strategy The County of Orange has in place a comprehensive, coordinated, and regional Continuum of Care strategy which includes the participation of all 34 cities in the County, County agencies, homeless housing and service providers, and other community groups (including non - profits, local governmental agencies, faith -based organizations, the homeless and formerly homeless, as well as interested business leaders) to identify the gaps and unmet needs of the County's homeless. Leadership and coordination of Orange County's CoC planning process is the shared responsibility of the Orange County HCS Department, Info Link Orange County, and the OC Partnership. Known as the Community Forum Collaborative (Collaborative), this public- private - nonprofit partnership helps ensure comprehensive, regional coordination of efforts and resources to reduce the number of homeless and persons at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County. The cumulative role of the Collaborative is to act as a regional convener of the year -round CoC planning process and as a catalyst for the involvement of the public and private agencies that make -up the regional system of care. To facilitate their mission, the Orange County Continuum of Care Steering Committee and the Leadership Cabinet were formed. This grassroots, community-based effort, in conjunction with a comprehensive needs assessment, resulted in the development of funding priorities aimed to serve the most pressing, unmet needs of the homeless in Orange County. Orange County's regional CoC provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, plus services, to address the needs of homeless persons and enable transition to independent living. The CoC system serves the needs of the homeless through a range of nonprofit organizations (faith -based and community- based), federal, state, and local governmental agencies, public housing authorities, local businesses, schools and universities, law enforcement, private donors, and homeless/ formerly homeless persons. The CoC aims at ending chronic homelessness by 2012 through the following goals: ■ Expand chronic homeless population served ■ Expand services and shelter for chronic homeless veterans ■ Community education and outreach ■ Implement regional discharge plan Farm Workers The special housing needs of farm workers result from low wages and the seasonal nature of their employment. The 2000 Census of Population and Housing estimated farm workers comprised less than 0.2% of the population in New -port Beach and approximately 1% of the County population. Therefore, demand for housing generated by farm workers in the City was nominal and could be addressed adequately by overall housing affordability programs in the City and the County. This remains the case in the City of Newport Beach. People Living with HIV /AIDS This Housing Element includes a brief narrative pertaining to an additional special needs population not yet identified in state or federal legislation— people living with HIV /AIDS. Information Newport Beach General Plan Housina Element contained herein has been taken from the Orange County HIVIAIDS Housing Plan, 1999' prepared by AIDS Housing of Washington for the City of Santa Ana, and adopted by the Orange County Planning Council on December 8, 1999, and more updated information from the 2005 -2010 Orange County Consolidated Plan According to the County of Orange Health Care Agency, 6,429 Orange County residents with AIDS were reported during the period of 1981 to 2003, and an estimated 3,099 persons were living with AIDS. The population of persons with HIV /AIDS within Orange County tends to be regional in nature rather than concentrated in a particular city. In addition, minorities and women account for increasing proportions of Orange County cases. For persons living with HIV /AIDS, access to safe, affordable housing is as important to their general health and well -being as access to quality health care. For many, the persistent shortage of stable housing is the primary barrier to consistent medical care and treatment. Persons with HIV /AIDS also require a broad range of services, including counseling, medical care, in -home care, transportation, food, and stable housing. Today, persons with HIV /AIDS lire longer and require longer provision of services and housing. A variety of supportive programs and housing assistance for persons with HIV /AIDS are provided in Orange County. The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ( HOPWA) Program is a federally funded housing program to address the specific needs of persons living with HIV /AIDS and their families. Since 1993, the City of Santa Ana has administered the HOPWA formula grant for communities in Orange County including Newport Beach. The Orange County HIV Planning Council, established in 1987, provides advice and makes recommendations to the County Health Officer regarding HIV policy issues, and serves as the Ryan White Title I Planning Council, the Ryan White Title II CARE Consortium, and the advisory body to the City of Santa Ana for the expenditure of HOPWA funds. In Orange County, the problem of homelessness among those living with HIV /AIDS is exacerbated by the limited supply of affordable housing. The Orange County HIV /AIDS Housing Plan provides a framework for assessing and planning for the housing and housing - related support service needs of persons with HIV /AIDS and their families. The HIV /AIDS Housing Plan surveyed persons with HIV /AIDS. Despite the fact that most of the respondents were housed, 81 percent of all respondents indicated they had a housing cost burden and half indicated they had a severe housing cost burden, a sign of a precarious housing situation. The Housing Plan indicated that an acute need exists for affordable permanent housing units and subsidized housing programs that are accessible to persons with HIV /AIDS. As of 2002, approximately 524 emergency, transitional, and permanent housing and vouchers were available to persons living with HIV /AIDS. Additional programs that serve people living with HIV /AIDS through the County of Orange include the Orange County Special Populations Action Team (SPAT) and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). SPAT provides training, technical assistance, advocacy and support to ensure that HIV prevention education and services are truly accessible to persons with various disabilities, including those with HIV /AIDS. ADAP provides drugs to individuals who otherwise could not afford them. The drugs provided by ADAP have been determined to prolong quality of life and to delay the deterioration of health among individuals infected with HIV /AIDS. Orange County HIVIA1DS Housing Plan. Prepared by AIDS Housing of Washington for the City of Santa Ana, Adopted by the Orange County Planning Council December 8,1999 1 ®Newport Beach General Plan I 1 I I I I Housing Element Summary The housing needs of the Special Needs population will be addressed through Goal 5 of this element. The needs of the senior population are particularly recognized by the City and are addressed by each goal of the Housing Element. HOUSING NEEDS RHNA Allocation In accordance with State Housing Element law, the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) has prepared a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) to identify the housing need for each jurisdiction within the SCAG region. This model was prepared for the period 1998 -2008 (extended from June 30, 2005, by the State Department of Housing and Community Development). The RHNA allocates Newport Beach's share of housing units required to satisfy housing needs resulting from projected growth in the region. To accommodate projected growth in the region, SCAG estimates the City needs to target its housing unit production to accommodate 476 new housing units. State law requires SCAG to distribute new units on the basis of income to avoid further impaction of localities with relatively high proportions of low- income households. It also is required that existing housing need be identified. SCAG identified this need by using the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standard of overpayment. Households overpaying are households with incomes below 80% of the county median household income and paying more than 30% of their income toward housing/ shelter. SCAG estimated existing need by applying percentage of overpaying households enumerated in the 1990 Census to current City popular on. Using this method of estimation, existing need in Newport Beach is 476 dwellings. The tables below indicate future need for housing in Newport Beach and its distribution by income group as calculated by the RHNA. The "special needs" population in Newport Beach most numerous and in need of affordable housing is senior citizens (age 65 and older). Twenty-six percent of this population has a disability and three percent lived near or below the federal poverty level. Household Growth Net Vacancy Adjustment Demolition Adjustment Total Construction Need 971 units - 669 units 174 units 476 units SOURCE: Southern California Association of Governments Above Verylow low Moderate Moderate Total 86 53 83 254 476 18% 11% 17% 53% 100% SOURCE: Southern California Association of Governments Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Table H29 Total Construction Need by Income Newp• •. 11: Very [ow [ow Moderate Above Moderate rota/ 95 850 945 SOURCE: Newport Coast Annexation Agreement Newport Coast The Newport Coast area, annexed to the City on January 1, 2002, is a planned community that was approved by the County of Orange. With the annexation of Newport Coast in 2001, the City agreed to transfer 945 units from the Orange County Regional Housing Needs allocation to the Newport Coast area. This agreement was made since the Irvine Company committed to the County to fulfill its allocation. However, since the County is still responsible for issuing building permits for the area, the analvsis on meeting the RHNA allocation does not include the 945 Newport Coast units. Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Development The City of Newport Beach is not a residential developer and therefore must rely on private developers or organizations that have the capacity to acquire and manage affordable housing or "at- risk" housing developments. The following section of the Housing Element provides an inventory of land determined suitable for development of affordable housing. In 2006, the City completed a comprehensive update of its General Plan including an update of the Land Use Element. The General Plan recognizes that most of the (:try will be conserved with its existng pattern of uses and establishes policies for their protection and long -term maintenance. However, the General Plan identifies time areas where substantive land use changes may be anticipated over the next 20 years. Several of these areas provide an attainable opportunity to create over 7,000 new housing units in the community. In addition, all of the new residential units will be subject to the provisions of the City's lnclusionary Housing Ordinance. The City's goal over the remaining two years of the planning period is for an average of 20% of all new housing units to be affordable to very low, low, and moderate income households. Since a limited amount of vacant land remains in the community, future housing development in accordance with the update of the General Plan would be achieved through infill development and reuse of sites with existing, possibly obsolete land uses. The land use changes in each of these areas are presented in Table H30. John Wayne Airport Area The Airport Area encompasses the properties abutting and east of John Wayne Airport and is in close proximity to the Irvine Business Complex and University of California, Irvine (Figure Hl). Existing uses include research and development, office, high technology, industrial and commercial uses. Development in the Airport Area is restricted due to the noise impacts of John Wayne Airport. Much of the southwestern portion of the area is located in the 65 dBA CNEL, which is unsuitable for residential and other "noise- sensitive" uses. Additionally, building heights are restricted for aviation safety. =Newport Beach General Plan rThe updated General Plan proNides for the maintenance and limited expansion of the currently developed mix of uses. Additionally, it identl this Area as one of the greatest opportunities in the community to create new residential neighborhoods through the replacement of existing uses and new construction on underutilized surface parking lots. I INewport Beach General Plan Housing Element Table r Potential General Plan Site Designation Zoning Owning Wt Designation Capacity" Density 6JWacre) Vacant Banning (Newport) RV and OS PC 1,375 development plan Ranch" InfilllMixed Use 50 dui (1st phase) Airport Area MU -B2 PC and APF 3,300 30 du/acre (subsequent phase) Newport Center MU -B3 (RH -B) PC, MFR, APF 600 RH B: 40.1 to 53.3 du/acre (net acre) West Newport RH -A M -1 -A, 11000 26.8 to 40 du/acre (net acre) Mesa MFR,APF, GEIF Mariner's Mile MU -C1 and MU -B1 SP 400 20.1 du/acre (net acre) Mixed d Use: FAR 1.5 Balboa Peninsula Area 1,000 -1,300 20.1 to 26.7 du/acre (net acre) Cannery Village MU -B4 SPIRSC -MM Mixed -use: FAR 1.5 Lido Village MU -C2 and MU -A2 RSC FAR: 1.5 to 2.0 Balboa Village MU -A2 SP FAR: 1.5 to 2.0 McFadden MC -C2 SP FAR: 1.5 to 2.0 Square Old Newport MU -A2 (east side of SP FAR: 1.5 to 2.0. Boulevard street only) Total 7,675 -7,975 1 SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Planning Department and General Plan MU -B1 =Mixed Use B1 RH -B = High Density Residential MU -82 = Mixed Use B2 MU -63 = Mixed Use B3 RH -A = High Density Residential MU -A2 = Mixed Use A2 RV = Residential village MU -C2 = Mixed Use -C2 PC = Planned Community SP = Specific Plan MU =C1 =Mixed Use C1 MFR = Multi - Family Residential RSC -MM = Recreational Marine Commercial, Mariner's Mile APF = Administrative, Professional, Financial Overlay APF = Administrative. Professional, Financial GEIF = Government, Educational, Institutional CR = Regional Commercial OS = Open Space 'Above existing uses "Due to the high proportion of sensitive habitat areas, the actual number of buildable acreage will be determined in subsequent studies to be conducted in accordance with state and federal regulations. rThe updated General Plan proNides for the maintenance and limited expansion of the currently developed mix of uses. Additionally, it identl this Area as one of the greatest opportunities in the community to create new residential neighborhoods through the replacement of existing uses and new construction on underutilized surface parking lots. I INewport Beach General Plan Housina Element The General Plan establishes criteria for the development of up to four distinct neighborhoods oriented around neighborhood parks, local - serving commercial uses and interconnected by a network of pedestrian - oriented streets. The updated General Plan identifies the capacity for 3,_300 housing units as replacement and infill of office, retail, and /or industrial uses, with a combination of Mixed Use B2 (MU -B2) and General Commercial (CG -C) land use designations. The MU -132 designation provides for a horizontal intermixing of uses that may include Regional Commercial Office (CO -R), High Density Residential (RH -B), Mixed Use (MU -A), General Industrial (IG), hotel rooms, and ancillary Neighborhood Commercial (CN) uses. A master or specific plan will be required to assure that the uses are fully integrated, supporting parkland are developed and impacts from their differing functions and activities are fully mitigated. The first phase of residential development in each neighborhood shall encompass at least 10 gross acres of land, exclusive of existing rights- of-way. The 10 acres may include multiple parcels provided that they are contiguous or face one another across an existing street. The 10 acre requirement may be waived for projects of at least 5 acres if a master concept plan is prepared that integrates existing and new uses into a cohesive mixed -use neighborhood and achieves the objectives for the Airport Area. The General Plan requires a minimum residential density of 50 units per net acre, averaged over the first phase for each residential village. Potential units include mix of building types ranging from townhomes to high -tiles apartments. The minimum density for subsequent phases of residential development (including residential mixed -use development) shall be 30 units per net acre. Newport Center Newport Center is a regional center of business and commerce that includes major retail, professional office, entertainment, recreation, and housing residential in a master planned mixed -use development. Fashion Island, a regional shopping center, forms the nucleus of Newport Center (Figure H2). The General Plan identifies the goal of the creating a successful mixed -use district that integrates economic and commercial centers serving the needs of Newport Beach residents and the sub - region, with expanded opportunities for residential development_ The General Plan creates a new residential land use designation of Mixed Use B3 (MU -B3) on the western and northern portion of the subarea. These areas are located west of Newport Center and Santa Cruz Drive and north of Pacific Coast Highway. It provides for the horizontal intermixing of Regional Commercial Office (CO -R), hotel, High Density Residential (RH -B), and ancillary commercial uses. Up to 600 additional housing units are proposed for this area. Density ranges for the RH -B land use designation are 40.1 to 53.3 units per net acre (30.1 to 40 units per gross acre). Banning Ranch Located within the City's Sphere of Influence (SOl) in the western -most portion of the Newport Beach Planning Area, the Banning Ranch area encompasses approximately 518 acres, of which 465 acres (includes 47 acres of water features) are under the jurisdiction of Orange County, and 53 acres are within the jurisdiction of the City of Newport Beach_ The site is located within the coastal zone boundary and is subject to the provisions of the Orange County local Coastal Program (LCP)_ However, the site is referred to as a "white hole" since the County's LCP does not provide land use designations for the Banning Ranch area (Figure H3). MNewport Beach General Plan T O 2 J W V 1� s a k`o W di 4 U < o w O Q m Z Q d Q >Q C D O w w z w d LL a( a U U T O 2 J W V 1� s a k`o W di 4 U < o w O l z O � D D N p 30 Q 3 m � = v 3 I J' J CC , U M m g C d zz N w p J =U n 1 3 w 0)00 Z W m 3 N O U z /f Ln l z O � D D N p 30 Q 3 m � = v 3 I J' J CC , M J.. l z O � D D N p 30 Q 3 m � = v 3 I J' ,� ✓jam � ±lii aU o e � V O d w J i� L� r w O Of LO 0 _ C O O 10 c c D 7 Q CD C LL X 00 � C Q O Q o� +0 � � C zE C 7 OJT 00 } C V V 6C J O c OOa CL N W } a gf c n J.. ,� ✓jam � ±lii aU o e � V O d w J i� L� r w O Of LO 0 _ C O O 10 c c D 7 Q CD C LL X 00 � C Q O Q o� +0 � � C zE C 7 OJT 00 } C V V 6C J O c OOa CL N W } a gf c cl s I I 1 91 I I 1 A I I lu Z T o a I I % r 0 t 5 a 6 �4 a0 o i o v w ° •R € W 2 U Z x �g z O a =� z w Z Z LLZ O � C) U cl s I I 1 91 I I 1 A I I lu Z T o a I I % r 0 t 5 a 6 �4 a0 o i o v w ° •R € W Housing Element I� The updated General Plan prioritizes the retention of the Banning Ranch property as open space, consolidating existing oil operations, restored wetlands and habitat, and a community park to serve adjoining neighborhoods. However, due to the significant cost of purchasing the site and amount of area that would need extensive habitat restoration, a large amount of revenue would need to be generated to help fund preservation of the majority of the property as open space. Should the property not be acquired for open space, the Plan considers the possible development of a mixed - density- residential village, that would include open space, convenience commercial, and small hotel uses. Revenue generated by this proposed development would help to fund preservation of the majority of the site as open space. The General Plan designates the Banning Ranch Area as Open Space (OS) and Residential Village (RV). This designation provides for the development of a planned residential community that integrates up to 1,375 single- family detached, single - family attached, two family, and /or multi- family residential, units with supporting schools, parks, community services, local- serving convenience commercial uses and services, and open spaces. Future development would require a master plan or specific plan to depict the specific uses, development standards, density levels, infrastructure improvements, design guidelines, and financial plan. West Newport Mesa The West Newport Mesa area contains a mix of residential, office, retail, industrial, and public uses. It is immediately abutted by Hoag Hospital, the City of Costa Mesa to the north, and Banning Ranch to the west (Figure H4). Hoag Hospital is a major activity center that continues to affect development in the area. It generates a strong market for the development of uses that support the hospital's medical activities such as doctors' offices, convalescent and care facilities, medical supply, pharmacy, and Isimilar uses. Retail commercial uses serve medical purposes, as well as nearby residents Northern portions of the area are largely developed with light manufacturing, research, and development, and business park uses. The majority of properties between the industrial uses and medical center are developed with multi -family uses, including a few mobile home parks. The latter represent a resource of affordable housing in the City. These are interspersed with a school and other civic uses. The area's considerable mix of uses is not always complementary, nor at its edges where it abuts residential neighborhoods and other uses. The General Plan identifies future residential, medical offices and other facilities supporting Hoag Hospital as a means to stimulate revitalization within the area. In addition, providing well- planned residential neighborhoods will enable residents to live close to their jobs and reducing commutes to outlying areas. Residential uses are within the West Newport Mesa area is permitted within the High Density Residential (RH -A) designation, which may include single -family attached, townhomes, apartments, flats, and comparable units. Residential density levels range from 26.8 -40 units per net acre (20.1 to 30 units per gross acre) with a maximum height of five stories. Approximately additional 1,000 multi- family residential units can be accommodated in the Newport Mesa area under the new General Plan. I INewport Beach General Plan = Housinq Element Balboa Peninsula Area The Balboa Peninsula area is comprised of a series of coastal districts linked by the Newport Boulevard/ Balboa Boulevard commercial and residential corridor. These include Lido Village, Cannery Village, McFadden Square, Balboa Village, and surrounding residential neighborhoods such as Old Newport Boulevard. The General Plan identifies the potential for new mixed -use development within these areas (Figure H5 and Figure H6). Cannery Village Cannery Village is the historic center of the City's commercial fishing and boating industry and contains a mix of small shops, art galleries, professional offices, and service establishments. Recent redevelopment activity within this area has be composed of new residential and mixed - development such as Cannery Lofts, a 22 unit live /work mixed -use project. All of these units were market -rate, loft -style ownership units. Older developments include some single - family residential units combined with commercial uses on single lots. The updated General Plan designates the Cannery Village Area as Mixed Use B4 (MU -B4). This land use category is specific to Cannery Village. Permitted uses include Medium Density Residential (R AI-C) and mixed use structures, where the ground floor shall be restricted to non- residential uses along the street frontage and the rear and upper floors used for residential uses including seniors units and overnight accommodations. Mixed use buildings are required on parcels at street intersections and are permissible, but not required, on other parcels. Density ranges for multi- family residential uses are 20.1 to 26.7 units per net acre. Mixed -use parcels have a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5 with a minimum floor area to land area ratio of 0.25 and maximum of 0.5 for retail uses. Lido Village Lido Village is primarily developed with commercial uses including grocery stores, restaurants, salons, home furnishings, apparel, and other specialty shops. It also includes Lido Marina Village, a pedestrian - oriented waterfront development that includes visitor - serving commercial uses, specialty stores, and marine uses. The guiding General Plan goal for Lido Village is to create a mixture of land uses within a pedestrian - oriented village environment. To facilitate these uses, a portion of the Lido Village General Plan sub area has been designated as Mixed -Use C2 (MU -C2) and Mixed Use A2 (D4U -A2). The MU -C2 designation is applied to waterfront locations in which marine - related uses may be intermixed with buildings that provide residential on the upper floors. The floor area ratio range for mixed use buildings is 1.5 to 2.0. Interior parcels designated as MU -A2 may also contain mixed use buIldings that integrate residential with office uses. The floor area ratio range for mixed use buildings is 1.5 to 2.0. Newport Beach General Plan 1 I i I 1 1 1 i 91 :1 1 1 I1 z T 0 N �O JO OT L ID m 3 O LN I I W 0 Oy e z dQ 4 z u� w Q N mg � o� x J a ¢ 3 w �3 dd Z Z M w p C9 N � 3 i U 1 I i I 1 1 1 i 91 :1 1 1 I1 z T 0 N �O JO OT L ID m 3 O LN I I W 0 Oy e z dQ 4 z u� w 11 1 U 91 I 1 i I i I I N t DTY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure H5 BALBOA PENINSULA LIDO VILLAGE/ CANNERY VILLAGE/ mr FAr)r1FN COIIADF MSub -Area City Boundary Highway g a z� Soule: cM of Newport B. .M EIP Pss «ialei PROJECT NUMBER: 10579-01 Dole: O3 24N6 �± UP t t ti 4o Q V / 1 \b� i m aW u• r 4 V r VW O s w � r V � o d w O � �f , • / . N r � N .i w T 6 6 } C N N c /1 T U N0 O .xt OO 6Q 20 N Lit E .N 00 U? 'J 6 Ur C M J C CL LU V Z > g© U mg c a O x� Q w m> Z Z C))Q LLm u U t t ti 4o Q V / 1 \b� i m aW u• r 4 V r VW O s w � r V � o d w O � �f , • / . N r � N .i w T 6 6 } C N N c /1 T U N0 O .xt OO 6Q 20 N Lit E .N 00 U? 'J 6 Ur C M J C CL LU V Z > g© Housing Element Balboa Village Balboa Village has served as the center for recreational and social activities on the Peninsula. Manv of the existing land uses include retail uses are visitor- oriented and seasonal in nature. The Balboa Village core is surrounded by residences, with isolated pockets of commercial uses scattered along Balboa Boulevard. Balboa Village and the greater Peninsula have experienced a transition to year -round residential occupancy while the visitor uses have continued. The General Plan calls for the Village Core area to be designated as MU -A2 which provides retail commercial and mixed -use buildings that integrate residential with ground level retail or office uses on properties. The floor area ratio range for mixed use buildings is 1.5 to 2.0. McFadden Square McFadden Square surrounds the Newport Pier and extends between the ocean front and harbor. Commercial land uses are largely- concentrated in the strips along Balboa and Newport Boulevards, with residential along the ocean front and marine - related uses fronting the harbor. Numerous visitor - serving uses include restaurants, beach hotels, tourist- oriented shops (t -shirt shops, bike rentals, and surf shops), as well as service operations and facilities that serve the Peninsula. Historically-, the area has been known for its marine - related industries such as shipbuilding and repair facilities and boat storage on the harbor. Much of the McFadden Square area is pedestrian- oriented, with storefronts facing the street, the presence of signage at a pedestrian scale, and outdoor furniture, providing a pleasant environment for visitors. The General Plan identifies a portion of McFadden Square west and east of Newport Boulevard as Mixed Use -C2 (MU -C2). This designation provides for mixed use buildings that integrate housing residential with ground level retail. The floor area ratio range for mixed use buildings is 1.5 to 2.0. Old Newport Boulevard Old Newport Boulevard was formerly the primary roadway leading into the city from the north, containing a diversity of highway- oriented retail and office uses. The corridor is abutted by residential neighborhoods to the east and Hoag Hospital west of Newport Boulevard (Figure H7). Today, the area is primarily developed with commercial and professional offices including personal services, restaurants, and specialty shops as well as auto - related businesses and service facilities. Many of these are incompatible with the predominant pattern of retail service and office uses. Medical office uses have expanded considerably during recent years, due to the corridor's proximity to Hoag Hospital, which is expanding its buildings and facilities. The General Plan goal for this area is to create a corridor of uses and services that support Hoag Hospital and adjoining residential neighborhoods including, on the east side of the Boulevard, mixed use buildings that integrate housing residential above ground level retail or office uses and Live /work facilities. The General Plan designates Mixed Use A2 (,MU -A2) on the east side of Old Newport Boulevard. This designation permits mixed use buildings that integrate housing residential above ground level retail or office uses and Live /work facilities. The floor area ratio ranges betweenl.5 to 2.0. According to the General Plan approximately 1,000 to 1,300 new residential units could be accommodated within these five coastal areas including 350 potential units accommodated under existing regulations. This new development would be a mixture of multi- family and mixed -use. Due to the high land prices within coastal areas, the majority of future residential development is anticipated ' Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element to consist of market -rate units. However, any future development would be subject to SB 626 (Mello) and Newport Beach City Council polices that require provision of affordable housing where feasible, in projects of 10 or more units and replacement of any low -and moderate income housing that is demolished in the coastal zone. Mariner's Mile Mariner's Mile is a heavily traveled segment of Coast Highway extending from the Arches Bridge on the west to Dover Drive on the east (Figure H8). It is developed with a mix of highway- oriented retail and marine related commercial uses. The latter are primarily concentrated on bap - fronting properties and include boat sales and storage, sailing schools, marinas, visitor- serving restaurants, and comparable uses. A number of properties contain non - marine commercial uses, offices, and a multi- story residential building. The General Plan identifies Mariner's Mile as a location appropriate for mixed -use development integrating residential and commercial or office space. The General Plan identifies Bay Fronting Properties as Mixed -Use Cl (MU -C1), which permits marine - related and visitor- serving retail, restaurant, hotel, institutional, and recreational uses, and allows, on a project -by- project basis, residential uses. Inland side of Coast Highway, land use is designated as Mixed Use B1 (MU -BI) and CG -C which accommodates a mix of visitor and local- serving retail commercial, residential, and public uses. Properties along the frontage to Coast Highway frontage are limited to non - residential uses. Densities range from 20.1 to 26.7 du /acre (net acre) and a floor area ratio of 1.5. Energy Conservation Opportunities The City of Newport Beach fully enforces provisions of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, which require energy conservation in new residences. Standards in Title 24 create energy savings of approximately 50% over residential construction practices utilized prior to the Title 24 enactment. The City of Newport Beach Building Department is aware of energy conserving design innovations and solar technology. The department utilizes the Solar Systems Code Review Manual and its companion document, the Pool and Spa Solar Systems Code Review Manual, published by the International Code Council (ICC) to facilitate installation of appropriate solar systems. Linder existing State law (the California Resources Code), local jurisdictions may adopt structural energy conservation standards in excess of the existing State standard. Such an increase in standards would be of marginal value because of the moderate climate of the City of Newport Beach. Additionally, increases in conservation standards generally' increase housing costs and therefore exacerbate the existing housing affordability concern. The City's updated Natural Resources Element contains policies that promote energy efficient construction for residential development and encourage the provision of energy alternatives such as solar power. Any future residential development would be subject to the policies contained within the General Plan. ®Newport Beach General Plan 1 1 1 r I! r i i I 1 z >� 0 Q � m 3 I / r a° 4° s b 4 �O c V � 0 3' U O5 M E d L , r i i W N 0 0 6 N c N O 9 6 m c " c o� ac c p � N j U m w �O a U N x N M lJ 6 U N O U U C N C � N � > 7 C a O U a � c } O U � O � O L O p N � N Z Z O g® x mg m c a =� z z mZ o� o � O U 1 1 1 r I! r i i I 1 z >� 0 Q � m 3 I / r a° 4° s b 4 �O c V � 0 3' U O5 M E d L , r i i W N 0 0 6 N c N O 9 6 m c " c o� ac c p � N j U m w �O a U N x N M lJ 6 U N O U U C N C � N � > 7 C a O U a � c } O U � O � O L O p N � N Z Z O g® II I I i I U ; I I ul o 2 Z z < Z5 2 U II I I i I U ; I I ul -00 0< C-0 Gi 0) 0 0 C) L) 000 .0)(1) OL �`` ��y_ ae Of CO In- .0 25 C) ROI < Q) 0 0 E Nil U w 0 LLI to g o 2 -00 0< C-0 Gi 0) 0 0 C) L) 000 .0)(1) OL �`` ��y_ ae Of CO In- .0 25 C) ROI < Q) 0 0 E Nil U w 0 LLI to g Housing Element A major concern pertaining to energy conservation is the relationship of housing to employment and related affected transportation modes. Although specific energy savings are difficult to quantify because of the myriad of variables involved in a transportation system, it is generally true that physical proximity between home and work saves transportation energy. Existing affordability concerns in ' Newport Beach increase energy use by forcing workers employed within the City to seek less expensive housing outside the City. New mixed -use development opportunities may help by reducing the length and frequency of automobile trips and energy usage. However, the jobs /housing imbalance in the City cannot be totally mitigated by increased residential development within the City. Newport Beach is not in an area of geothermal or significant wind activity and consequently cannot take advantage of these "alternative" energy sources. It appears that the City, through enforcement of Title 24 and sensitivity to innovative design, is maximizing residential energy conservation opportunities. NONGOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ' Community Attitudes The citizenry in Newport Beach is well- organized through neighborhood homeowners associations and community environmental groups. There exists strong public sentiment in favor of presen•mg the suburban environment in the City. ' Public sentiment is a constraint because of its influence on local officials and because of the ability of citizens to establish development policies and zoning through the initiative process. In November ' 2000, an initiative passed in the City of Newport Beach that requires a general election be conducted to approve General Plan Amendment applications that include increases of 100 or more dwelling units or that would generate more than 100 peak hour trips. See Governmental Constraints for additional discussion of this initiative. Financing Constraints ' Financing costs largely are not subject to local influence. Control of interest rates is determined by national policies and economic conditions. Interest rates directly influence purchasing power of ' home - buyers and cost of home construction through construction loans. Currently, interest rates are at a level that enables many of the upper and middle economic classes to afford a home purchase. However, the banking industry has adopted more conservative lending criteria for construction loans, especially for multiple - family housing. These factors have influenced housing supply throughout Southern California. High interest rates substantially reduce home purchasing potential of households. New homebuyers Find the housing product they can afford is substantially less than their expectation. Difficulty in producing housing affordable to first -time homebuyers thusly is compounded. ' While cost of production has increased, purchasing power of some customers has decreased due to inflation, interest rate fluctuations, and limited choices for housing types. Because development costs in Newport Beach are higher than in ether areas of the State, housing is even further out of the reach ' of first -time homebuyers. INewport Beach General Plan Housinq Element With savings and loan institutions and other home loan lenders experiencing higher costs in attracting funds, it is extremely difficult for the fixed rate, long -term mortgage to be used as the primary mortgage instrument for housing finance purposes. Consequently, variable rate mortgages, equity appreciation mortgages, and other techniques are being promoted. This smorgasbord of "creative financing" helps to maintain a higher level of capital for housing than might otherwise be available. Land and Construction Costs Land costs and construction costs are significant components in housing cost. Land costs are a function of the private market and are relatively high due to the City's location near major employment centers and the Pacific Ocean. Due to the built out nature of the City, vacant land that is available for development of any kind and for affordable housing projects in particular, is nearl% nonexistent, and cannot be compared to surrounding jurisdictions. Construction costs also are set by the private market and are influenced by a variety of factors including availability and price of materials and labor, quality of construction, and amenities offered. Cost factors (per square foot) used to estimate cost of new housing in 2005 are approximately as follows: ■ Apartment Houses Wood Frame $100.00 (average quality); $120.00 (good quality) ■ Single - Family Dwellings Wood Frame 5120.00 (average quality); $150.00 (good quality) Growing market demand for housing in Newport Beach and little remaining vacant land in the City has had a strong impact on financial aspects of residential development in the City. The greatest impact of this market demand on cost of new housing is seen in the price of residential land in the City. Density increases often are used to offset high construction and land costs. Density increases ma}� decrease land costs on a per unit basis, but sales prices of units in Newport Beach indicate density increases do not necessarily bring the cost of housing to consumers to a level that is affordable to lower or even moderate- income households. In addition, high residential densities involving buildings taller than three stories will greatly increase unit marketability in many areas of the City because of the addition of a view factor. Regardless of square footage or density, a unit with a blue water or white water view can be marketed as a luxury condominium and command an extremely high price. Higher land costs in the City are the main factor in higher square footage costs for housing provision. High land costs also trigger higher costs in other areas of development. To balance land prices, developers must increase amenities within the housing unit as well as within the community area. Thus, a higher land price is the factor that triggers increased development costs. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS This section of the Housing Element addresses actual and potential City governmental constraints on development of housing for all income levels. Such constraints include land use controls (zoning), Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and local processing, and permit procedures. In many of these areas, localities have varying degrees of discretion to modify State standards for local implementation and /or conditions. Included in this analysis are constraints created by specific State regulations. As previously mentioned, there is a relatively limited supply of vacant land remaining for development in the Citv of Newport Beach. This limitation on the supply of land and accompanying existing urban development patterns of the City shape City land use regulations. Voter Initiatives In November, 2000, the voters of the City of Newport Beach approved a ballot proposition (Measure S) called the "Greenlight Initiative." The initiative was designed to provide for voter approval of any project that significantly increases density or intensity provided for in the Newport ' Beach General Plan. The definition of significance is quantified as 100 or more dwelling units, over 100 peak hour trips, or 40,000 or more square feet of non - residential floor area. Measure S applies exclusively to General Plan amendments. For projects with a General Plan amendment, Measure S ' could delav the effective date(s) of discretionary approval(s) until the approval(s) are submitted to the Newport Beach electorate. The time frame for the potential delay(s) is controlled by the normal election cycle (every two years) or a developer(s) willingness to fund a special election(s). Measure S may prove to be a constraint to development if a development proposal exceeds current General Plan levels, which may deter builders who look at increasing density levels as a way of making ' housing more affordable. However, the initiative should have no impact on the Cites ability to provide density bonuses of up to 25% for affordable housing projects on sites already designated for residential development, as the Land Use Element includes 200 units of "Miscellaneous Residential" ' that may be used anywhere in Newport Beach and was included expressly to support the density bonus requirement. It is important to note, however, that Measure S will note have any impact on the allowed density established for the vacant, affordable housing sites identified to meet the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation. As indicated in the above paragraph, the Voter Initiative is only applicable when a change to the existing General Plan is proposed. tZoning The City Zoning Code is complex but typical for an already highly urbanized community. The Code uses a "district" concept appropriate to the diverse urban patterns and topography found in the City. The Zoning Code contains five basic zoning districts (excluding Planned Community districts and other specialized districts) to regulate residential uses within the City. These zoning districts are R -A (Residential Agricultural), R -1 (Single Family Residential), R -1.5 (Restricted Two -Family Residential), R -2 (Two- Family Residential), and MFR (Multi-Family Residential). Table H31 summarizes Zoning Code provisions for residential density, height, set- backs, and parking. Parking requirements are also set forth by the California Coastal Commission. Zoning Code requirements could be considered constraints to development because they place demands on the land that limit space that could be utilized for dwelling units. However, zoning standards are designed to protect the quality of life and provide, at a minimum, some access to Newport Beach General Plan = Housing Element ' sunlight and fresh air. Access to air and sun are guaranteed through building setbacks, open space ' requirements, maximum building heights and floor area ratios. R -1 Zone R -A (S.F. & Duplex) R -1.5 (S.F.) R -2 (Duplex) MFR (Multi.) Newport Shores Specific Plan , Height' 24728' 24728' 24728' 24'128' 28'132' 24'128' 5000 sf, 6000 for Min. Lot Size 6000 sf 5000 sf Same as Same as Same as R-1 corner lots R -1 R -1 Min Lot Width 125' 50760' 50760' 50'160' 50'160' Same as R -1 Parking 1112 Same Same Same Same Same ' spaces /unit Floor Area Ration 1.512.0 1.5 1.512.0 1.513.03 2 Lot Coverage 40% 100% less Same as , setbacks R -1 Front Yard 20 h. 20 ft./35 h. 20 h 20 ft. 20 (1.5 5.5 (Min./Max.)' Side Yard 3' minl6' max 3' or 4' 3' or 4' 3' or 4' 3' or 4' Same as R -1 , 15' minl25' Rear Yards 10' 10' 10' 10'3 5'5 max Minimum Open W x H x 6' W x H x 6' W x H x6' 10% of buildable Space Lot Area per 1000 sf 1000 sf 1200 sf (1 or 2 units)/ ' Dwelling 1500 sf (3+ units) SOURCE: Cay of Newport Beach Planning Department Additionally, the California Coastal Commission requires 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. 1: Lower number is the basic height limit, which can be increased to higher number upon approval of a use permit in each case. 2: The 1.5 FAR applies to Old Corona del Mar and Balboa Island only. FAR does not include open decks. balconies, or patios. 3: Excludes building area used for parking 4: Twenty feet, unless otherwise specified on districting maps 5: Other special yard and building distance requirements may apply The Newport Beach Zoning Code controls density for each zoning district through development ' regulations pertaining to land required per dwelling unit. In the older neighborhoods of the City, density standards have not changed since 1936. Densities in the amount of approximately thirty ' dwelling units per acre are still allowed in these areas. In the newer neighborhoods, developed since the 1960s, single - family densities are generally less than 10 dwelling units per acres. The Cil1's Codes contain many procedures to grant relief from certain development standards which can be of , assistance in allowing higher densities. However, even if the City is willing to approve reductions in some of the zoning regulations, (such as parking), the California Coastal Commission has similar development requirements which would still need to be complied with for properties in the Coastal Zone. The updated land Use Element calls for the Airport Areas to have a density of 50 units per acre, average over the first phase for each residential village. The minimum density for subsequent phased of residential development is 30 units per acre. However the Zoning Code will need to be ' amended to achieve consistence with the General Plan. Newport Beach General Plan , ' Housing Element Maximum density in the multifamly zone ('VIER) is a function of the size of the lot. For example, a minimum lot area per dwelling unit of 1,200 square feet applies, which translates to a maximum density of 36 units per net acre. ' The Subdivision Process Basic provisions of the City of Newport Beach Subdivision Code are similar to those of most jurisdictions of similar size to Newport Beach. The Subdivision Code contains design standards that provide minimum criteria for development. In some cases, the Code allows flexibility in application of its provisions and thereby potentially could reduce development costs. Examples of such cases are allowances for the development of non - conforming lots and park fee waivers. The Subdivision Code also addresses improvements (e.g., street trees, placing utilities underground, street lighting) that add to development costs. Additionally, the Newport Beach Subdivision Code requires dedication of parkland and /or payment of in -lieu fees concurrently to recordation of a final subdivision map. This requirement is made in compliance with State law, but also adds to costs of development. ' Local Coastal Program The Coastal Land Use Plan portion of the Local Coastal Program might be a constraint to providing affordable housing. The Coastal Land Use Plan consists of land use designations and resource projection and development polices for the Coastal Zone. The Land Use Plan policies result in consistency with Chapter 3 of California Coastal Act, which addresses the planning and management of coastal resources. One of the major goals of the Coastal Act and the Coastal Land Use Plan is to assure the priority for coastal - dependent and coastal- related development over other development in the Coastal Zone, which is a constraint on residential development, particularly in areas on or near the shoreline. The Coastal Land Use Plan indicates that areas within the Coastal Zone designated for residential use are to be used primarily for residences, but indicates certain incidental uses that (with proper location and design) are appropriate within coastal areas with a residential designation. These uses are to be governed by requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and include senior citizen housing facilities (whose occupancy is limited to elderly persons, as defined by State or Federal law). In addition, the Coastal Land Use Plan contains restrictions applicable to twelve sensitive habitat areas that limit potential residential development areas and that control and regulate locations on new buildings and structures to ensure (to the extent practical) preservation of unique natural resources and to minimize alteration of natural land forms along bluffs and cliffs. In 1981, the California Legislature enacted SB 626 (Mello), which added Government Code Section ' 565590 and eliminated certain provisions of the California Coastal Act that required local coastal programs to include housing policies and programs; Section 565590 mandates coastal communities require inclusion of low- and moderate - income housing as part of new residential developments and ' replacement of low- and moderate- income housing eliminated as a result of demolition of existing housing within coastal zones of those communities. On August 19, 1982, the Newport Beach City Council adopted Council Policy P -1, establishing administrative guidelines and implementation procedures to administer Section 565590 within the coastal zone areas of the City. This Policy now is in the Zoning Code in Chapter 20.86 which establishes the requirement of a Coastal Residential Development Permit for certain activities involving dwelling units within the Coastal Zone. This �1 ' Newport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element permit ensures compliance with State law by maximizing low and moderate- income housing opportunities within the Newport Beach Coastal Zone. A Coastal Residential Development Permit is required in Newport Beach to demolish or convert eleven or more dwelling units in two or more structures, to demolish or convert three or more dwelling units in one structure, or to construct ten or more dwelling units. A Coastal Residential Development Permit is not required for demolition or conversion of a residential structure to establish a nonresidential use that is "coastal related" or "coastal dependent" and that is consistent with provisions of the City of Newport Beach Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan. In addition, a Coastal Residential Development Permit is not required to demolish a residential structure declared a public nuisance or to reconstruct a nonconforming building damaged by fire, earthquake, or other calamity when a use permit is not required. The Newport Beach Municipal Code indicates replacement affordable units in the Coastal Zone shall be provided on a one -for -one basis when demolition or conversion activities involve low and moderate- income dwelling units. Also, a feasibility study is required for new dwelling unit construction of ten or more units when low and moderate- income dwelling units are not proposed at affordability standards contained in this Housing Element. The test of feasibility shall be initially conducted at the Housing Element standard and subsequently at progressively higher standards contained in California State Health and Safety Code Section 50093. Furthermore, the City of Newport Beach and the owner of the low and moderate- income dwelling units provided are required to enter into an affordable housing agreement (to be recorded against the property) governing the dwelling units. Senior citizen housing facilities may require higher dwelling unit limits than normally allowed in the Municipal Code. Such higher dwelling unit limits are allowed and are consistent with the Local Coastal Program when a finding can be made that the use is a particular benefit to the City and that traffic generated by the project is not greater than the predominant use allowed in the area. Senior citizen housing facilities must conform to floor area limits of applicable residential zone(s). Building Codes and Enforcement Building codes regulate new construction and rehabilitation, and are designed to ensure adequate protection against fire, structural collapse, unsanitary conditions, and other safety hazards.. The City Council adopted the 2001 edition of the "California Building (:ode," and also adopted and incorporated by reference the 2001 edition of the "California Building Code" volumes 1, 2, and 3, including all national codes and standards based on the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Chapter 11 of the California Building Code, which establishes regulations for new multi - family construction projects pertaining to access and adaptability for persons with disabilities, is strictly enforced. These building codes are the minimum standards for the health, safety, and welfare of citizens. These codes and regulations are based on uniform standards and are applied throughout the region and therefore are not considered to significantly impact construction costs or constrain the provision of housing for person with disabilities. State energy conservation regulations, which are cost effective in the long term, may add to construction costs. There does not appear to be a need to expand present code enforcement activities as indicated by few significant housing quality problems. =Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Although Chapter 11 of the California Building Code pertains only to new multi -family projects of 3 or more units, staff currently processes any and all voluntary proposals of ADA retrofits. If for any ' reason an applicant should request an accommodation to the code for reasons related to a disability, the Building Department is willing to closely examine the special needs of the applicant and consider a hardship request or an alternative material, design, and methods of construction request. Impact Fees The role fees play in constraining production of housing is difficult to measure, although fees can affect housing prices in certain markets. The theory behind fees is that new development should bear its own costs and these costs should be spread equitably. State law requires fees bear a reasonable relationship to actual costs incurred by a city. However, fees may add significantly to the cost of a housing unit. To offset the cost of constructing housing units, the Newport Beach City Council adopted a program that allows for the waiver of all application and park fees when affordable housing units are proposed. In addition the Municipal Code allows for the waiver of fair share trip fees. The City of Newport Beach fees for discretionary applications are compared to discretionary application fees of various nearby cities in Table H33. ' Development Permit Procedures ' The City's permitting procedures are considered efficient with typical zone change requests reaching completion in as few as 90 days if no environmental review is required. An environmental impact report may require up to one year before a decision is rendered, which is within the time frame ' established by state law. Conditional Use Permits and subdivision maps typically can be approved in six to eight weeks, provided an environmental impact report is not required. Planning Commission decisions on maps, and conditional use permits are final unless appealed within 14 days of the date of decision to the City Council, or unless a member of the City Council within 14 days of the date of decision requests to review the Planning Commission decision. Zone Changes require City Council action. ' It should be noted that the City does not impose a design review process and /or compliance with any architectural design guidelines. The lack of this procedure further lends to an expeditious approval ' process. Although a "Reasonable Accommodation" procedure specifically for persons with disabilities seeking ' equal access to housing is not currently in place, the City of Newport Beach does continue to provide reasonable accommodation through the use of existing permit processing procedures. In addition, the City recently adopted amendments to the Zoning Code which added a "Federal Exception Permit" process which provides a mechanism for persons to request a "reasonable accommodation" for the use of residential care facilities serving 7 or more persons within residential zones. ' Modification Permits The City has a process to obtain a "Modification Permit." Whenever strict interpretation of the ' Zoning Code precludes reasonable use of a property, a modification permit may be issued to deviate from the standards of the Code relating to building setbacks, size, and location of parking spaces, structural appurtenances or projections that encroach into setbacks, and related matters. A public I INewport Beach General Plan = Housing Element hearing will be set not less than 10 days or more than 30 days after a completed application is ' submitted to the Planning Department. Request for Hardship or Request for Alternative Materials, ' Design, and Methods of Construction ' The Building Department has a process to approve hardslup requests, as well as requests for alternative materials, design, and methods of construction when strict compliance with the building codes is impractical. These requests may be approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshall, or their designated agent, if he /she determines that unique characteristics or conditions exist that make compliance with the strict letter of the Code impractical and equivalency is provided. The resulting t condition must be in conformance with the spirit and purpose of the Code provisions involved and such modification may not compromise fire protection, structural integrity or occupant safety. The review of the request is based upon a written report that must be submitted describing the alternate proposal along with applicable data. Use Permit 1 Use permits are required for certain use classifications typically having unusual site development features or operating characteristics requiring special consideration to ensure compatibility with ' adjacent properties. A noticed public hearing is held by the Planning Commission within 60 days after accepting a complete application. The Planning Commission has the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications for use permits. ' Applications for residential care facilities for 7 or more persons within commercial and industrial zoning districts are processed through the use permit process. Conditions may be placed on the project by the Planning Commission to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. The City does not maintain 'a standard set of conditions or use restrictions imposed on these residential care facilities since each application should be evaluated individually and approved based upon its own merits. 1 Newport Beach General Plan , Jurisdiction General Plan Amendment Zone Change Parcel Map Variance Costa Mesa $2,245' $1,140 $790 $770 Huntington $8,390 (minor) $5.300 $1,460 $1,080 Beach $11,150 (major) Irvine $1181hr $1181hr $1181hf $1181hr Laguna Beach $1,210 $1,210 $690 +$27511ot $180 , $1251hr. $2,200 deposit (minor) $1251hr, $125/hr. Newport Beach $1251hr, $5,000 deposit (major) $2,200 deposit $70D $2,200 deposit Orange County $10,000 deposit $10,000 deposit $5.000 (screen check) $3,500 ' SOURCE: City Planning Departments (2005) ' Plus $125 for additional acre 1 Newport Beach General Plan , Housing Element ' CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The Cafifomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970, and requires governmental agencies that propose to approve projects to undertake analysis of environmental impacts resulting from that project. ' The CEQA process can be lengthy, and project delays can increase costs to developers. L kewise, costs to prepare environmental documentation necessary to satisfy CEQA can be quite high, and ' traditionally is borne by the project applicant. The CEQA process particularly affects Newport Beach due to rich natural resources in the area. Concern for protection of natural resources within Newport Beach has in the past required, and will ' continue to require, modifications to intensity of residential development and design of projects. The City environmental review process is responsive, well coordinated, and meets CEQA requirements. Review of this environmental reporting process for purposes of preparation of this Element illustrates it is not excessive or overly restrictive according to state late. Housing Plan: Goals, Policies, Quantified Objectives, and Progra ms Analyses contained in previous sections of this Housing Element provide the basis for the Newport ' Beach Housing Plan, which is comprised of housing goals, policies, and programs. The plan places emphasis on providing adequate opportunity for satisfaction of the City's remaining Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirement of 145 units and 95 units for Newport Coast. ' Additionally, the plan places emphasis on providing housing opportunities for special needs populations in local (jurisdictional) and regional contexts. The special needs populations most evident within Newport Beach and most easily quantifiable by ' united States Census of Population and Housing are the elderly, the challenged (handicapped), and female- headed households. Many of those Policies and Programs in this Housing Plan focus on providing housing opportunities for the dominant Special Needs population — senior citizens (those ' 65 years of age and older). Senior citizens comprise a large component of the total special needs ' Newport Beach General Plan M Table H33 Residential Development Impact Fees in Newport Beach ' Zone A: Zone A: Zone B., Single- Family Multi -Family Single - Family Zone B: Multi -Family Transportation Corridor $3,970 $2,313 $3,076 $1,795 Fee' ' Fair Share Trip Fee Single- Family Detached Single - Family Attached Apartment $1,060 Elderly $653 $1,794 $1,403 Mobile Home $979 In -Lieu Park Fee $6,894.37 per Dwelling Unit Newport -Mesa Unified $1.84 per Square Foot School District Fee ' SOURCE. City Planning Departments (2005) " Applies to all development in the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agencies Area of Benefit ' CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The Cafifomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970, and requires governmental agencies that propose to approve projects to undertake analysis of environmental impacts resulting from that project. ' The CEQA process can be lengthy, and project delays can increase costs to developers. L kewise, costs to prepare environmental documentation necessary to satisfy CEQA can be quite high, and ' traditionally is borne by the project applicant. The CEQA process particularly affects Newport Beach due to rich natural resources in the area. Concern for protection of natural resources within Newport Beach has in the past required, and will ' continue to require, modifications to intensity of residential development and design of projects. The City environmental review process is responsive, well coordinated, and meets CEQA requirements. Review of this environmental reporting process for purposes of preparation of this Element illustrates it is not excessive or overly restrictive according to state late. Housing Plan: Goals, Policies, Quantified Objectives, and Progra ms Analyses contained in previous sections of this Housing Element provide the basis for the Newport ' Beach Housing Plan, which is comprised of housing goals, policies, and programs. The plan places emphasis on providing adequate opportunity for satisfaction of the City's remaining Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirement of 145 units and 95 units for Newport Coast. ' Additionally, the plan places emphasis on providing housing opportunities for special needs populations in local (jurisdictional) and regional contexts. The special needs populations most evident within Newport Beach and most easily quantifiable by ' united States Census of Population and Housing are the elderly, the challenged (handicapped), and female- headed households. Many of those Policies and Programs in this Housing Plan focus on providing housing opportunities for the dominant Special Needs population — senior citizens (those ' 65 years of age and older). Senior citizens comprise a large component of the total special needs ' Newport Beach General Plan M Housing Element ' population and have, as a group, many who are disabled, as well as five at or below the poverty level. Special needs populations less evident and less easily quantifiable by the Census are the homeless and people living with HIV /AIDS. The City of Newport Beach recognizes the homeless, in particular, , exist in every community but may be transient and therefore may more accurately be classified as a regional special needs population rather than as a "City" special needs population. This is done in acknowledgement that many categories of special needs populations are regional in nature rather than ' confined to jurisdictional boundaries. Goals and policies contained in this Housing Plan address the City of Newport Beach's anticipated housing needs during the tenure of this Housing Element (1998 -2008) and are implemented by a series of Housing Policies and Programs. These. Policies and Programs prescribe specific actions the City of Newport Beach will take during the tenure of this Housing Element. The Housing Plan set , forth in this Housing Element contains an annotated description of future actions for each Housing Program policy, the Program funding source, responsible agency, and time frame for implementation. , GENERAL REVIEW OF 1992 HOUSING ELEMENT AND HOUSING ACTIVITIES, 2000 -2005 California state law requires the City Housing Element be reviewed as frequently as appropriate and that it be revised appropriately, but not less than every five years, to reflect results of the review. The last comprehensive revisions of the Newport Beach Housing Element occurred in 1992 and in 2000. ' All the following must be evaluated during a review of the Housing Element: • Appropriateness of housing goals, policies, and programs in contributing to attainment of the ' State housing goal. • Effectiveness of the Housing Element in attainment of the community housing goals. • Progress of the City in implementation of the Housing Element. , • When a City has land within the California Coastal Zone, review of its Housing Element must consider housing pursuant to coastal requirements. This evaluation must include the following. ' • Number of new housing units approved for construction within the Coastal Zone after January 1, 1992. • Number of housing units required to be provided in new housing developments within the Coastal Zone or within 3 miles of the Coastal Zone for persons and families of low- or moderate- income, as they are defined in Section 550093 of the Health and Safety Code. • Number of existing residential dwelling units in the Coastal Zone that have been authorized to , be demolished or converted since January 1, 1992, that were occupied by persons or families of low or moderate income, as defined in Section §50093 of the Health and Safety Code. • Number of residential dwelling units required for replacement of units authorized to be ' demolished or converted that were occupied by persons or families of low or moderate income, as defined in Section §50093 of the Health and Safety Code. Location of replacement units on ' site, elsewhere within the locality's jurisdiction within the Coastal Zone, or within 3 miles of the Coastal Zone within the locality's jurisdiction, must also be designated in the review. In the course of administering the Housing Element and preparing the 2000 -2008 Housing Element ' review and revision, the City determined that the previously adopted goals and policies continue to contribute to the attainment of California State housing goals as well as the housing goals of Newport , Newport Beach General Plan , L I I I I Housinq Element Beach. As a result, most of those goals and policies have been retained to facilitate attainment of the 2000 -2008 City housing goals. Specific Housing Programs that have not been effective have been revised or deleted. New Housing Programs have been added, and new housing sites, consistent with the updated Land Use Element, have been identified. According to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 1989 -1994 produced by the Southern California Association of Governments, the projected regional need for additional housing units in Newport Beach was 2,062 total new units. The distribution of these new units according to income was as follows: Very Low Income (299 units); Lower Income (408 units); Moderate Income (359 units); and, High Income (996 units). According to Building Department records, 216 net units were produced in Newport Beach during the period between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, and 1,050 net units were produced in Newport Beach during the period between January 1, 1994, and January 1, 2000. ' Newport Beach's adopted quantified objectives (which included an adjustment to RHNA) for the period between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, were to provide 2,371 total new units during that time period, distributed as follows: Very Low Income (272 units); Lower Income (284 units); ' Moderate Income (647 units); and, High Income (1,168 units). Due to the lack of funding at the state level for generating new RHNA figures for the 1994 -1999 cycle, the RHNA was extended through the end of 1997- Quantified objectives for the RHNA period of January 1, 1998, through June 30, 2008 (extended from June 30, 2005, by the State Department of Housing and Community Development) were to provide 476 residential units. The total need for each target income group is as follows: Very Low- ' Income (86 units), Low- Income (53 units), Moderate Income (83 units), and Above- Moderate Income (254 units). 1, I I I1 I I I 1 1 Development of new residential units in projects considered to be major projects by the City between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, totaled 240 units. The projected new construction was not achieved because the City over projected development on some sites and the owner of large parcels (The Irvine Company) did not construct new units in the prescribed affordable range. The Building Department maintains a detailed Building Activity Report for each fiscal year. The report lists the total number of different types of construction permits issued, as well as the number of demolition permits issued. Using this data, staff has created Table H34 illustrating the total number of new additional units that were permitted during the RHNA period of 1998 to 2005. The City issued a total of 1,757 residential building permits during the 1998 -2005 period. This number well exceeds the total 476 units projected by SCAG. However, given the existing home and rental prices within the community for market -rate units, the majority of these new housing units were only affordable to upper income households. However, of the 159 building permits issued by the City in 2004 -2005, 120 of the new units are in the Baywiew Landing .yeniorAffordabte Housinq Project. With the exception of one "managers unit," all of the 120 units are designated for very low and low income seniors. This project received $1 million in funds from the Ciry's "in- lieu" housing fund reserves. In addition, the City provided expedited permit processing, partial fee waivers of entitlement fees and substantial entitlement assistance. Approximately $4.5 million in tax credits were also awarded to the project. Newport Beach General Plan M Housina Element Table • tal Number of •• _ Dunrx7 Period 1998 -2005 Fiscal Year New Units Demolished Units Total Additional Units 1 st 6 months of 1998 315 180 135 1998 -1999 1018 158 860 1999 -2000 742 258 484 2000 -2001 234 168 66 2001 -2002 159 130 29 2002 -2003 162 174 ( -12) 2003 -2004 198 162 36 2004 -2005 329 170 159 Total 3,157 1,400 1,757 As displayed in Table H34 and Table H35, Newport Beach has already fulfilled its requirement for low income housing and above- moderate /upper income housing. New units constructed in small projects, including second units and "granny" units, and rehabilitated units were estimated to be approximately 421 for the period January 1, 1989, to January- 1, 1994. The total number of units identified for rehabilitation was 3,016. Incomes of occupants of these units cannot be determined by the City. The City- uses building permits as its sole source for quantitative records of housing rehabilitation. However, it is impossible to ascertain which of the 2,521 building permits issued for remodeling between January- 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, were for rehabilitating substandard units. The City does not have a substantial incidence of substandard dwelling units. According to the 1990 Census of Population and Housing, there were:231 dwelling units lacking complete kitchen facilities, 111 dwelling units with no source of heating fuel and 91 dwelling units lacking complete plumbing facilities The 2000 Census reported that 125 units had incomplete plumbing, 235 units were without a complete kitchen and 135 units had no heating facilities. However, it is likely that a high number of the substandard housing are illegal units These units qualify as substandard dwelling units in Newport Beach, although the City- does not keep statistics on such types of units. The City defines "substandard" in terms of code enforcement issues, such as garage conversions. Most rehabilitation in the City was accomplished without involvement of the Cin- because of the high land and unit values in Newport Beach. The City was not involved in any property condemnation cases between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994. Newport Beach General Plan Very Low Income Category Low Moderate Above Moderate Total Projected Need 86 53 83 254 476 Total New Units Permitted (1198 -6105) 24 95 0 1,637 1,757 Remaining Need 62 0 83 0 145 New units constructed in small projects, including second units and "granny" units, and rehabilitated units were estimated to be approximately 421 for the period January 1, 1989, to January- 1, 1994. The total number of units identified for rehabilitation was 3,016. Incomes of occupants of these units cannot be determined by the City. The City- uses building permits as its sole source for quantitative records of housing rehabilitation. However, it is impossible to ascertain which of the 2,521 building permits issued for remodeling between January- 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, were for rehabilitating substandard units. The City does not have a substantial incidence of substandard dwelling units. According to the 1990 Census of Population and Housing, there were:231 dwelling units lacking complete kitchen facilities, 111 dwelling units with no source of heating fuel and 91 dwelling units lacking complete plumbing facilities The 2000 Census reported that 125 units had incomplete plumbing, 235 units were without a complete kitchen and 135 units had no heating facilities. However, it is likely that a high number of the substandard housing are illegal units These units qualify as substandard dwelling units in Newport Beach, although the City- does not keep statistics on such types of units. The City defines "substandard" in terms of code enforcement issues, such as garage conversions. Most rehabilitation in the City was accomplished without involvement of the Cin- because of the high land and unit values in Newport Beach. The City was not involved in any property condemnation cases between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994. Newport Beach General Plan IHousing Element The City indicated in its 1992 Housing Element that 9,172 total units would be conserved between 1989 and 1994 by applying the City Mobile Home Park Zone Ordinance, applying the Condominium ' Conversion Regulations, and by applying Title 20 of the Municipal Code regarding replacement housing. The vacancy rate provision of the City's Condominium Conversion Regulations prohibited applications for conversion of rental units to condominiums, and there were no conversions during 2001. Between the years of 1995 and 2005, a total of 346 apartment units were converted to condominiums. Subsequent to the tenure of the Housing Element of 1989 -1994, the City took the following actions to implement its Program objectives: ■ The City received and spent approximately $3.9 million of Community Development Block Grant funds between 1996 and 2005/2006. 1 ■ The City, between 1989 to 1994 and 1996 to 2005, participated in County of Orange programs that provided housing and social services for special needs populations. ' ■ The City, during 1996 -2002, was involved in continuing negotiations with the Irvine Company and other residential developers for a senior residential project. ■ The City collected $$1,063,539 in -lieu fees for affordable housing from developers of market - rate residential projects. ■ The City contributed 51,754,119 from the in -lieu fee fund to the Bax"View Landing affordable senior housing project in 2003. The City's remaining in -lieu fee fund balance is $1,329,420. ' ■ The City established an Affordable Housing Task Force to work with other public agencies and private parties to develop affordable housing projects. ■ The task force was instrumental in The Irvine Company's agreement to provide for development of the Lower Bavview handing site with up to 120 units for very low- and low - income senior citizens. ' HOUSING ELEMENT COASTAL ZONE REVIEW The City of Newport Beach uses Section 20.86 of the Municipal Code to implement Government Code Section 65590 et seq. Between January 1, 1989, and January 1, 1994, 190 new residential units were approved for construction within the Cafifornia Coastal 'Zone. Of these 190 new units, 24 were required to be developed and maintained as housing affordable to low- income and moderate- income individuals and /or families pursuant to Section Q65590. During the same time period, the City permitted landowners to demolish 189 residential units within the Coastal Zone. Of the 189 units demolished, none were occupied by low- income and /or moderate - income persons and /or families. Newport Beach approved construction of 190 residential units in new housing developments in the California Coastal Zone, which represents a total net increase of 1 residential unit and a total net increase of 24 residential units affordable to low- income and moderate - income individuals and /or families. I ' Newport Beach General Plan M Housing Element YEAR 2000 -2008 HOUSING PLAN Quantified Objectives The Year 2000 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) determined the City of Newport Beach had a construction need for 476 residential units between January 1995 and January 2005. The total need for each target income group is as follows: Very Low Income (86 units); Low Income (53 units); Moderate Income (83 units); and, Above Moderate Income (254 units). As of December 2005, the Cite has already fulfilled its requirement for above moderate income units. With completion of the Bavview Landing project in 2006, the City will have a remaining RHNA allocation of 145 units (83 moderate units and 62 very love units). The Year 2000 -2005 Housing Plan for Newport Beach has identified Goals, Policies, and Programs that fulfill this construction need. Achieving the remaining RHNA allocation is expected to be achieved through the future redevelopment of several key housing opportunity areas such as Newport Center, Airport Area, Banning Ranch, West Newport Mesa, and the Balboa Peninsula area, including Old Newport Boulevard. These areas could potentially accommodate up to 7,275 to 7,575 new residential units. Many of these areas are at sufficient density levels that would facilitate the development of affordable housing. In addition, all of these future units would be subject to the provisions of the City's Inclusionary Housing Program. Since 2003, the City has been implementing an Inclusionary Housing Program through its Housing Element which requires 20% of the units to be affordable to very low and low income and moderate households. Projects where the proposal is for 50 units or less have the option of paying an in -lieu fee. One thousand new affordable units could be developed in the community over the 20 -year horizon of the Land Use Element, more than exceeding the City's remaining RHNA allocation of 145 moderate- and very love— income units. Affordable units shall be legally restricted to occupancy by households of the income levels for which the affordable units were designated for at least 30 years. In addition to the future residential sites identified within the General Plan update, all future residential development citvwvide would be subject to the Inclusionary Housing Program and future Ordinance. Following is a matrix indicating the maximum number of housing units that should be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved during the tenure of the Year 2000 Newport Beach Housing Element. Remaining RHNA Remaining RHNA Income Group (Newport Beach) (Newport Coast) Rehabilitation' Conservation Very Low Income 62 0 150 Low Income 0 95 0 169 Moderate Income 83 0 2 Above Moderate 0 0 0 Total 145 95 0 319 =Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element The City has adequate capacity- to fulfill its remaining RHNA requirement of very -low and moderate - income units through future residential capacity- identified as part of the General Plan update, and the City's Inclusionary° Housing Program requirements. Newport Beach Housing Element: Goals, Policies, and iPrograms ' Goals for the City include the following: promoting quality residential development through application of sound planning principles and policies that encourage preservation, conservation, and appropriate redevelopment of housing stock; providing a balanced residential community- that 1 contains a variety of housing types, designs and opportunities for all economic segments of the community; extending ownership opportunities to as many households as possible, particularly- those of moderate and upper incomes because these comprise the greatest demand; preserving and increasing housing affordability, through rental housing, for very low- and low - income households; and, providing housing for special needs groups. The policies and programs described below focus on providing appropriate and affordable housing opportunities and related services to the special needs ' populations most in need of such in Newport Beach, that is, in particular to senior citizens. Additionally, the policies and programs (particularly under Goals 3, 4, and 5) will ensure that the City will meet its remaining RHNA for very low, low and moderate income of 145 total new units for I Newport Beach and 95 total new units in Newport Coast. For purposes of defining income groups, the Housing Element follows the regulations of Title 25 (Housing and Community Development) of the California Code of Regulations, 56910 through 6932. The income groups are defined as follows: Very Low— Income: 50% or less of the area median income, as adjusted for family size by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Low- Income: 50 % -80% of the area median income, as adjusted for family size by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Moderate- Income: 800/ 120% of the area median income, as adjusted for family size by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Above Moderate — Income: 120 %+ of the area median income, as adjusted for family size by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The following affordability standards shall apply to rental and ownership housing: ■ Maximum household income shall be determined by number of persons in a family or household. ■ Income shall be in conformance with the limits set forth in 25 C.C. R. 56932. ' An efficiency unit as if occupied by one person; a one bedroom as if occupied by two persons; a hio bedroom as if occupied by four persons; a three bedroom as if occupied by six persons; and a /our bedroom as if occupied by eight. Rents for very low —, low -, and moderate - income households shall be no more than 30% of the income limits set forth in 56932. The selling price of an ownerslp unit shall be no more than 3 times Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element the buyer's income. Units may be sold to buyers with qualifying incomes for the limited sales price without regard to the number of persons in the family. Specific Goals, Policies, and Programs of the Year 2000 Newport Beach Housing Plan follow. H1 Quality residential development and preservation, conservation, and appropriate redevelopment of housing stock Policies H 1.1 Support all reasonable efforts to preserve, maintain, and improve availability and quality of existing housing and residential neighborhoods, and ensure full utilization of existing City housing resources for as long into the future as physically and economically feasible. Programs Housing Program 1.1.1 Improve housing quality and prevent deterioration of existing neighborhoods by strictly enforcing Building Code regulations and abating Code violations and nuisances. (Imp 35.1, 36.1) Re j onsibility: Planning Department, Building Department the City Attorney and Code and Water Qualily Finfar ement. Housing Program 1.1.2 Participate with the Orange County Housing Authority and Housing and Community Development Division in their administration of rehabilitation loans and grants for low- and moderate - income homeowners and rental property owners to encourage preservation of existing City housing stock. (lmp 19.3, 35.1, 35.2) Responsibility: Planning Department. Housing Program 1.1.3 Require replacement of housing demolished within the Coastal Zone when housing is or has been occupied by very -low, low -, and moderate- income households within the preceding 12 months. The City shall prohibit demolition unless a Coastal Residential Development Permit has been issued. The specific provisions implementing replacement unit requirements are contained in the Municipal Code. (Imp 12.3) Responsibility: Planning Department. ®Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element I H2 A balanced residential community, comprised of a variety of housing types, designs, and opportunities for all social and economic segments Policies H 2.1 hncourage preservation of existing and provision of new housing affordable to very low, low- and moderate income households. ' Programs Housing Program 2.1.1 Maintain rental opportunities by restricting conversions of rental units to condominiums unless the vacancy rate in Newport Beach for rental housing is an average 5% or Ngher for four (4) consecutive quarters, and unless the property owner complies with condominium conversion regulations contained in Chapter 20.83 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. (lmp 35.1) Re ponsibility: Planning Department. Housing Program 2.1.2 Take all feasible actions, through use of development agreements, expedited development review, and expedited processing of grading, building and other development permits, to ensure expedient construction and occupancy for projects approved with low- and moderate- income housing requirements. Qmp 2.1, 2.2) Responsibility: Planning Department and City Council ' Housing Program 2.1.3 Participate with the County of Orange in the issuance of tax- exempt mortgage revenue bonds to facilitate and assist in financing, development and construction of housing affordable to low and moderate- income households. Omp 19.3) Re ponribilily: Planning DepaiYment. Housing Program 2.1.4 Conduct an annual compliance - monitoring program for units required to be occupied by very low -, low -, and moderate -income households. (Imp 35.1) Responsibility: Planning Department. 1 I Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Policy H 2.2 Encourage the housing development industry to respond to housing needs of the community and to the demand for housing as perceived by the industry, with the intent of achieving the Regional Housing Needs Assessment construction goals within five (5) years. Programs Housing Program 2.2.1 Require a proportion of affordable housing in new residential developments or levy an in -heu fee. The City's goal over the five - year planning period is for an average of 20% of all new housing units to be affordable to very low —, low -, and moderate - income households. The City shall either (a) require the production of the housing units affordable to very low —, low- or moderate - income households, or (b) require the payment of an in -lieu fee, depending on the following criteria for project size: (Imp 2.1) 1. Projects of fifty or fewer units shall have the option of providing the units or paying the in -lieu fee. 2. Projects where more than fifty units are proposed shall be required to provide the units. All required very low —, low -, and moderate- income units shall be provided on site unless at an off -site location approved by the City. Implementation of this program will occur in conjunction with City approval of any residential discretionary permits or Tentative Tract Maps. To insure compliance with the 20% affordability- requirements, the City will include conditions in the approval of discretionary permits and Tentative Tract Maps to require ongoing monitoring of those projects. Re poutibility: Plannting Department, .Plannring Commission and City Council. Housing Program 2.2.2 The City shall provide more assistance for projects that provide a higher number of affordable units or a greater level of affordability. At least 20% of units shall be affordable when assistance is provided from Community Development Block Grant funds or the City's in -lieu housing fund. (Imp 2.1, 35.1) Responsibility: Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council. Housing Program 2.2.3 For new developments proposed in the Coastal Zone areas of the City, the Citv shall follow Government Code Section 65590 and Tide 20. (Imp 13.3) Resjiansibility: Planning Department and the City Council. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element Housing Program 2.2.4 All required affordable units shall have restrictions to maintain their affordability for a minimum of 30 years. (Imp 35.1) Responsibility: Planning Department, CO, -I itorney, and City, Council. IPrograms Housing Program 2.3.1 Study housing impacts of proposed major commercial /industrial projects during the development review process. Prior to project approval, a housing impact assessment shall be developed by the City with the active involvement of the developer. Such assessment shall indicate the magnitude of jobs to be created b� the project, where housing opportunities arc expected to be' available, and what measures (public and private) are requisite, if I any, to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the projected labor force of the project and for any restrictions on development due to the "Greenlight" initiative. (lmp 35.1) Rerponsibility: Planning Department and Planniq Commission i t iNewport Beach General Plan Housing Program 2.2.5 Advise existing landowners and prospective developers of affordable housing development opportunities available within the Banning Ranch, Airport Area, Newport Center, West Newport Mesa, Mariner's Mile, West Newport Highway, and Balboa Peninsula areas. (Imp 341) Kerpnnribilily: Planning Depm7ment. ' Housing Program 2.2.6 Periodically contact known local developers and landowners to solicit new affordable housing construction. (Imp 35.1) Rerponsibility: Planning Department Housing Program 2.2.7 Participate in other housing assistance programs that assist production of housing. (Imp 19.3, 35.1) Rerponsibili/ r: Planning Department Policy I H 2.3 Approve, wherever feasible and appropriate, mixed residential and commercial use developments that improve the balance between housing and jobs. IPrograms Housing Program 2.3.1 Study housing impacts of proposed major commercial /industrial projects during the development review process. Prior to project approval, a housing impact assessment shall be developed by the City with the active involvement of the developer. Such assessment shall indicate the magnitude of jobs to be created b� the project, where housing opportunities arc expected to be' available, and what measures (public and private) are requisite, if I any, to ensure an adequate supply of housing for the projected labor force of the project and for any restrictions on development due to the "Greenlight" initiative. (lmp 35.1) Rerponsibility: Planning Department and Planniq Commission i t iNewport Beach General Plan Housinq Element H3 Housing opportunities for as many renter and owner occupied households as possible in response to the demand for housing in the city Policies H 3.1 Mitigate potential governmental constraints to housing production and affordability by increasing the City of Newport Beach role in facilitating construction of affordable housing for all income groups. Programs Housing Program 3.1.1 provide a streamlined "fast- track" development review process for proposed affordable housing developments. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Responsibility: Planning and Building Department Housing Program 3.1.2 When a residential developer agrees to construct housing for persons and families of low and moderate income above mandated requirements, the City shall either (1) grant a density bonus as required by state law, or (2) provide other incentives of equivalent financial value. (Imp 2.1, 2.2) Rerponribility: Planning Department Housing Program 3.1.3 Review and consider in accordance with State law, the waiver of planning and park tees, and modification of development standards, (e.g. setbacks, lot coverage, etc.) at the discretion of City Council and Planning Commission for developments containing low- and moderate - income housing in proportion to the number of low- and moderate- income units in each entire project. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Responsibility: Planning Commission and City Council Policy H 3.2 Enable construction of new housing units sufficient to meet City quantified goals by identifying adequate sites for their construction. Programs Housing Program 3.2.1 Identify the following sites as adequate, which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards MINewport Beach General Plan Housinq Element and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage development of a variety of housing types to meet City housing goals as identified pursuant to Government Code Section g65583(b): Banning Ranch, Airport Area, Newport Center, West Newport Mesa, Mariner's Mile, West Newport Highwav, and the Balboa Peninsula areas. (Imp 2.1, 35.1) Ke ponsibility for achieving this program is that of the Planning Department and City Council. Housing Program 3.2.2 Update Zoning Code to reflect housing opportunities provided in the Land Use Element. (Imp 2.1) Responsibility: Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council Housing Program 3.2.3 When requested by property owners, the City shall approve rezoning of developed or vacant property from non- residential to residential uses when appropriate. These rezoned properties shall be added to the list of sites for residential development. (Imp 2.1) Responsibility: Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council H4 Preservation and increased affordability of the City's housing stock for very low —, low -, and moderate- income households. Policy H 4.1 Encourage the extension of the affordability contracts for the developments listed in Table H12 (City of Newport Beach Assisted Housing Summary) of this Housing Element beyond the years noted. Programs Housing Program 4.1.1 Periodically contact owners of affordable units for those developments listed in Table H12 to obtain information regarding their plans for continuing affordability on their properties. (Imp 35.1) Responsibility: Planning Department. Housing Program 4.1.2 Consult with the property owners regarding utilizing CDBG funds and in -Heu housing funds to maintain affordable housing Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element opportunities in those developments listed in Table H12. (Imp 35.1) Re.,ponsibilily: Planning Department. Housing Program 4.1.3 Prepare written communication for tenants and other interested parties about Orange County Housing Authority Section 8 opportunities to assist tenants and prospective tenants to acquire additional understanding of housing law and related policy issues. (Imp 19.3) Reepontibiliy: Planning Department Housing Program 4.1.4 Investigate availability of Federal, State, and local programs (including in -lieu funds) and pursue these programs if found feasible, for the preservation of existing low- income housing, especially for preservation of low- income housing that may increase to market rates during the next ten (10) years. A list of these programs, including sources and funding amounts, will be identified as part of this program and maintained on an on -going basis. (Imp 19.3, 35.1, 35.2, 44.8) Rerpontibility: Planning Department Policy H 4.2 Maintain and preserve existing City housing stock and improve energy efficiency of all housing unit types (including mobile homes). Programs Housing Program 4.2.1 Investigate the use of Federal funds to provide technical and financial assistance, if necessary, to all eligible homeowners and residential rental property owners to rehabilitate existing dwelling units through low- interest loans or potential loans, or grants to very low, low- and moderate- income, owner- occupants of residential properties to rehabilitate existing units. (Imp 44.8) Responsibilit),: Planning Deparment. Housing Program 4.2.2 In accordance with Government Code Section 65863.7, require a relocation impact report as a prerequisite for the closure or conversion of an existing mobile home park. (Imp 17.2) Responsibility: Planning Deportment and the .State of California. (I be .State will determine acceptability of the relocation impact report). Housing Program 4.2.3 Should need arise, consider using a portion of its Community Development Block Gant funds for establishment and implementation of an emergence home repair program. Energy Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element H5 Housing opportunities for special needs populations Policy H 5.1 Encourage approval of housing opportunities for senior citizens and other special needs populations. Programs Housing Program 5.1.1 Apply for United States Department of Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds and allocate a portion of such funds to sub - recipients who provide shelter and other services for the homeless. (Imp 44.8, 35.2) Responsibility: Planning Department and the Cit , Council. Newport Beach General Plan M efficient products shall be required whenever appropriate. (Imp 35.2) Responsibility: Planning Department Housing Program 4.2.4 Participate as a member of the Orange County Housing Authority I Advisory Committee and work in cooperation with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance to residents of the community. The City shall, in cooperation with the Housing Authority, recommend and request use of modified fair market rent limits to increase number of housing units within the City that will be eligible to participate in the program. The Newport Beach Planning Department shall prepare and implement a publicity program to educate and encourage landlords within the City to rent their units to Section 8 Certificate holders and to make very low - income households aware of availability of the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program. (Imp 19.3) Responsibiht ,: Planning Department. Housing Program 4.2.5 Participate in a Joint Powers Authority of Orange County ' jurisdictions for the purpose of financing and administering a lease purchase program for first -time homebupers. (Imp 19.3) 'Responsibility: Planning Department and Caly Council. H5 Housing opportunities for special needs populations Policy H 5.1 Encourage approval of housing opportunities for senior citizens and other special needs populations. Programs Housing Program 5.1.1 Apply for United States Department of Urban Development Community Development Block Grant funds and allocate a portion of such funds to sub - recipients who provide shelter and other services for the homeless. (Imp 44.8, 35.2) Responsibility: Planning Department and the Cit , Council. Newport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element Housing Program 5.1.2 Cooperate with the Orange County Housing Authority to pursue establishment of a Senior /Disabled or Limited Income Repair Loan and Grant Program to underwrite all or part of the cost of necessary housing modifications and repairs. Cooperation with the Orange County Housing Authority will include continuing City of Newport Beach participation in the Orange County Continuum of Care and continuing to provide CDBG funding. (Imp 20.3) Responsibilty: Planning Department and the City Council. Housing Program 5.1.3 Permit, where appropriate, development of "granny" units in single -family areas of the City. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) Responsibility: Planning Department. Housing Program 5.1.4 Consistent with development standards in residential and commercial areas, permit emergency shelters and transitional housing under group housing provisions in its Zoning Code. (Imp 2.1, 12.1)) Responsibik�,: Planning Department. Housing Program 5.1.5 Work with the City of Santa Ana to provide recommendations for the allocation of HUD Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds within Orange County. (Imp 19.3) Responsibility: Planning Department. Housing Program 5.1.6 Maintain a list of "Public and Private Resources Available for Housing and Community Development Activities." (Imp 35.1) Re pauibility: Planning Department. H6 Equal housing opportunities for all residents Policy H 6.1 Support the intent and spirit of equal housing opportunities as expressed in Title VII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, California Rumford Fair Housing Act, and the Cabfornia Unruh Civil Rights Act. Programs Housing Program 6.1.1 Contract with an appropriate fair housing service agency for the provision of fair housing services for Newport Beach residents. Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element The City will also work with the fair housing service agency to assist with the periodic update of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing document required by HUD. The City will continue to provide pamphlets containing information related to fair housing at the Planning Department counter. (Imp 19.3) Re ponsibility: Planning Department and City Attorney. Housing Program 6.2.2 Support fair housing opportunities by using Community Development Block Grant funds whenever necessary to enact Federal, State, and City fair housing policies. (Imp 19.3, 35.2, 44.8) Responsibility: Planning Department H7 Effective and responsive housing programs and policies MJ H 7.1 Review the Housing Element on a regular basis to determine appropriateness of goals, policies, programs, and progress of Housing Element implementation. Programs Housing Program 7.1.1 As part of its annual General Plan Review, the City shall report on the status of all housing programs. The portion of the Annual Report discussing Housing Programs is to be distributed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with California State. (Imp. 1.4, 19.5) Responsibility: Planning Department Newport Beach General Plan M Housinq Element The following programs are located in, and near, the City of Newport Beach and serve mane Newport Beach residents, including the elderly. Orange County HousingAutboni - (2043 North Broadway, Santa Ana) offers rental assistance for elderly and non - elderly- in the County. The Section 8 "Certificate" and "Housing Voucher" programs were established by Federal law-. Both provide rental assistance for low- income persons (those having incomes 80% or less of the County median income) in need of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The "Certificate" program requires families pay- a portion of their rent, but an amount not to exceed thirty (30) percent of their adjusted income. Total amount of the rental unit must be approved by the Housing Authority based on utilities, location, and the condition of each rental dwelling. Additionally, total rent must fall within Housing Authority- Fair Market Rent limits. It should be noted that United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations were modified in October, 2000 to allow Section 8 monies to be used for home purchases in addition to rental assistance. The "Housing Voucher" program allows families to pay more than 30 percent of their adjusted income toward rent should they wish to rent a housing unit that has a rent greater than Fair Market Rent. Families pay the difference between the rental price of the dwelling and the Housing Authority portion of the rent. The Housing "Certificate" Program (which will be combined under a "New Voucher" Program by October 1, 2001) provides rental assistance for families renting housing units that charge Fair Market Rent. No assistance is provided to the renter beyond Fair Market Rent should the renter choose a unit more expensive than Fair Market Rent. The Housing Authority does not have figures on how many elderly are waiting for assistance, but has indicated that approximately 5,000 people are on a waiting list to obtain assistance. Although the following service organizations do not provide housing for the elderly, those organizations provide services to the elderly that assist the elderly in affording housing in Newport Beach. dlealr on Vheels, a .Home Delivered Meals Program— provides hot meals to elderly shut -ins and is available in Newport Beach. This Program is administered by South County Services, which has indicated it serves 30 —35 congregate meals daily at the OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach and delivers 3 meals daily to 23 (approximately 17,250 total meals annually) Newport Beach residents. 0A373' Senior Center (800 Marguerite Avenue, Corona del Mar) —This is a multi- purpose center dedicated to meeting needs of senior citizens and their families. OASIS estimates as many- as 75 percent of its clients are residents of Newport Beach. OASIS offers classes in art, exercise, mature driving, topics of enrichment, and computers and arranges social groups for those who share hobbies and interests. The Center travel department coordinates day and overnight trips. OASIS offers transportation programs (3 vans) for Newport Beach seniors who have disabilities that limit their access to public transportation. TI-6s shuttle program provides transportation from senior citizens' homes to the Senior Center. A Care -A -Van program is available for those senior citizens who require transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping and banking. OASIS distributes information about job openings that might interest seniors who wish to supplement their retirement income or to remain active through part -time work. OASIS offers various health services for seniors. Support groups meet regularly at the Center to help senior citizens and their families cope with stress, illness, life transitions, and crises. Informational and supportive counseling is available to seniors and Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element their family members on an individual basis. OASIS also offers a lunch program for active and homebound senior citizens ages 60 and older that is funded by the Federal government through the Older American Act. A donation is requested for meals, which are provided by South County Senior Services. The year 2000 operating budget for OASIS Senior Center was 5470,000. Funding sources for OASIS include the following: the City of Newport Beach; Friends of OASIS, a non -profit support group that contributes approximately $200,000 annually to OASIS and funds other special events, services through grants; and, fees charged for some classes offered, facility rental, and transportation. South C.oarnty SeniorSenz ces (24300 El Toro Road, Building A, Suite 2000, Laguna Woods) is a regional non -profit charitable organization that has as its mission to promote, advocate and improve quality of life, dignity, and independence of the elderly. This organization serves approximately 10,000 seniors annually in its combined programs. South County Senior Services receives funding from federal grants, project income, Medical, client fees, USDA, funding drives, and special events. South County Senior Services provides medical treatment programs for adults eighteen years or older with disabilities or impairments who are at risk of institutionalization, including nursing services, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, nutrition, music therapy, counseling, supervised social and educational activities, exercise, special events, music, and art to delay institutionalization and social isolation. South County Senior Services has an Alzheimer's treatment center and an in- home assessment program to determine needs of frail seniors, 60 years of age and older, and to establish a Plan -of -Care for services needed to assist seniors to maintain independence in their own homes for as long as possible. The Meals -On- Wheels program provides meals to individuals 60 years of age and older who are living at home and unable to prepare their own meals, or who are unable to go out to eat, or who have little or no assistance to obtain adequate meals. A transportation program coordinates lift- equipped paratransit services for senior centers. A referral service for In -Home Providers is offered to help seniors maintain independence in their own homes for as long as possible. Various programs and services are offered to meet educational, recreational, social, and human service needs of the elderly population. The Shared Housing Program was designed for seniors and various age groups to share their existing homes for companionship and relief from financial burden of housing costs for short- or long -term tenures. This Program had operated throughout the 1990s, but was discontinued in 2000 because the County of Orange discontinued Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Shared Housing Program. Assistance League of Nenpoit Mesa ( 2220 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA (949) 645- 6029) —is a non- profit volunteer service organization that assesses and helps meet the physical, material, emotional and cultural needs of the children in our community through self - funded, ongoing philanthropic projects. Programs include "Childrens Dental Health Care Center" providing oral hygiene instruction, general dentistry, orthodontia, and endociontics. The Assistance League also provides "Operation School Bell" providing clothing, shoes, school uniforms and backpacks at no cost to children of low- income families. Still another program includes "Kids on the Block," a nationally recognized educational program that teaches young adults increased understanding and tolerance for fellow classmates who have learning disabilities, physical handicaps or special emotional needs. The latest program, "The Community Outreach Program" provides funding for supplies used in supervised study programs for developmental education, parenting classes and counseling, living expenses for single parents, and day care at accredited facilities. Newport Beach General Plan W Housing Element Orange County Housing Authority (2043 North Broadway, Santa Ana) offers rental assistance for those individuals and families in the County in danger of becoming homeless. The Section 8 "Certificate" and "Housing Voucher" programs were established by Federal law. Both provide rental assistance for low income persons (those having incomes 80% or less of the County median income) in need of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The "Certificate" program requires families pay a portion of their rent, but an amount not to exceed thirty (30) percent of their adjusted income. Total amount of the rental unit must be approved by the Housing Authority based on utilities, location, and the condition of each rental dwelling. Additionally, total rent must fall within Housing Authority Fair Market Rent limits. It should be noted that United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations were modified in October, 2000 to allow Section 8 monies to be used for home purchases in addition to rental assistance. The "Housing Voucher" program allows families to pay more than 30 percent of their adjusted income toward rent should they wish to rent a housing unit that has a rent greater than Fair Market Rent. Families pay the difference between the rental price of the dwelling and the Housing Authority portion of the rent. The Housing "Certificate" Program (which will be combined under a "New Voucher" Program by October 1, 2001) provides rental assistance for families renting housing units that charge Fair Market Rent. No assistance is provided to the renter should the renter choose a unit more expensive than Fair Market Rent. According to the Orange County Housing Authority, there are more than 2,000 Certificates in existence in Orange County. Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter —This is an agency that provides housing, meals, employment services, and a children's program. The Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter is the largest family shelter in Orange County and operates on an annual budget of $500,000. The City of Newport Beach provided $8,000 (1.6 %) of that operating budget during the time period July 1, 1999, to June 30, 2000. Temporary shelter is offered to families and single women on an emergency (3 to 7 days /month) or transitional (2 -7 months) basis. During the time period noted previously the Interfaith Shelter provided temporary shelter to 80 to 90 households that indicated a most recent permanent address in the City, of Newport Beach. This indicated the percentage of total households assisted (2,070) that were from Newport Beach was between 3.9% and 4.3 1/o, although the City provided 1.6% of the Interfaith Shelter annual budget. The racial /ethnic identifications of the 2,076 served were as follows: Caucasian (831); Hispanic (617); African American (354); Native American (57); Asian American (26); Biracial (64); and Other (33). The Interfaith Shelter also provided 57,295 meals to special needs populations during the time period noted. Additionally, the Interfaith Shelter provided children's programs to the 30 to 40 children who commonly receive shelter at any one time. Furthermore, the Interfaith Shelter indicated it provided temporary shelter to 226 single mothers (female heads of households) during the time period noted. Many of the female heads of households served were women over the age of 50 with mental health disabilities. Saddleback Community Outreach (23011 Moulton Parkway, Suite 12) is a non - profit organization that opened in August 1989. It is funded with federal (Super NOFA) monies, monies from local jurisdictions, and monies from faith -based organizations in the following areas: "in- kind" Donations Programs; Sponsorship and Underwriting for Programs and Fundraising hvents; Housing Fund Donations; Food Drives; and, "Adopt -A- Family" Holiday Programs (which provides a holiday meal Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element at Thanksgiving and holiday meal and gifts in December). The major objective of Saddleback Community Outreach programs and services is to help those assisted become self- supportive. This organization operates without paid administrators. Of the more than 100 volunteers within the organization, some are selected and trained to function as directors, evaluators, coordinators, and care workers. Saddleback Community Outreach is involved in four active programs to meet critical housing needs of its clients, who number 5,200 annually. The Emergency Lodging Program is intended for homeless families needing temporary housing until a permanent residence is established. The Housing Assistance Program is intended for families needing an interest free loan to prevent eviction or to assist with move -in costs. The Interfaith Shelter Program is a six -month program available for homeless singles seeking employment, shelter, and counseling. The Transitional Housing Program is a two -year program for homeless families. Applicants are screened by the Housing Committee to assess each family's ability to pay a reduced rent in a condominium, maintain employment, set goals, meet commitments, and attend practical counseling for budget management. The Saddleback Community Outreach Pantry/Warehouse distributes more than 150,000 pounds of food annually to families or individuals in need and hosts SHARE, a program enabling people to buy up to $35.00 worth of groceries for $15.00. Saddleback Community Outreach also will pay a portion of a family's utility bill to help avoid disconnection of services. Additional services include vouchers for adults and children to obtain clothing at local thrift stores, gasoline vouchers or bus tickets for transportation to job interviews or physician appointments, donation of automobiles contributed to Saddleback Community Outreach to clients in need, medical prescription vouchers for pre - screened families or individuals, "motivational counseling" to help restore hope and confidence, "practical counseling" to assist in goal setting, budget management and future planning, and referrals to local agencies for other counseling needs. YiIdCA —The Newport Beach YMCA offers physical activities classes and personal hygiene facilities. During 2000, the YMCA has provided 234 daily showers for those who identified themselves current or most recently as Newport Beach residents (out of a total 4,000 annually provided daily showers) and 858 single -day guest passes for identified current or recent Newport Beach residents. The percentage of daily showers for those from Newport Beach compared to the total of annual showers is 5.9 %. The YMCA estimates approximately fifty (50) percent of its clients come from the Newport Beach /Costa Mesa area. The Ciry of Newport Beach contributed 85,000 during 2000, which accounted for 0.14% of the approximate 2000 YMCA operating budget of $3,500,000. YWCA Hotel for Women —The YWCA Hotel for Women provides shelter, food, counseling, job - search, and housing - search assistance for homeless women. The City also provides CDBG funds to this organization, and likewise, requires expanded reporting information Friends in S'ennce to HumanzThis agency (established in 1968) assists more than 5,900 families in Orange County. These families consist of more than 24,000 individuals, of whom more than 12,500 are children. Friends in Service to Humanity provides the following services: rental assistance to avoid eviction; "mobile meals to the home bound; transitional housing with case management; food; child care subsidies for low- income working parents; utility payments to avoid disconnections; baby diapers and infant formula; "adopt -a- family" program during the holidays; medical, dental, and shopping transportation; and, transportation costs for employment. During the first six months of 2000, Friends in Service to Humanity served 487 mobile meals, made 1,166 grocery deliveries, provided 119 individuals /families with rental assistance to avoid eviction; made 47 utility payments, provided 42 child care subsidies, and provided 15 automobile repairs. Friends in Service to I lumanity indicates a substantial number of its clients reside in the City of Newport Beach. In year 2000, the City of Newport Beach General Plan M Housina Element Newport Beach provided Friends in Service to Humanity with 516,500 for homeless prevention and $15,500 for Meals programs. American Red Cross—The Red Cross assists persons temporarily displaced from their residence due to disasters such as fires. From 1994 to the present, the Red Cross reported helping 55 Newport Beach residents involved in 3 incidents. This agency does not request CDBG funding from the City. Other volunteer groups and local religious organizations serve Newport Beach by providing temporary shelter, bus fares to reach pre - planned destinations, rental assistance, medical assistance, food, and clothes to the homeless and other needy persons/ families. Several motels in the Newport Beach -Costa Mesa area are utilized by various agencies to accommodate homeless persons. These agencies pay all or a portion of the costs. An undetermined number of transients or chronically homeless individuals pass through Newport Beach. Much of this depends on opportunities and conditions presented to these individuals within Newport Beach and the surrounding communities. Housing needs of these individuals include transitional housing in the form of single room occupancy units (SRO) and emergency and transitional shelters. Name Persons /Grow sSewed Location Number of Beds American Veterans Assistance Corp. Veterans with families Santa Ana 10 Anaheim InieFfaith /Halcyon Families with children Anaheim 34 Shelter Anchor House Families San Clemente 14 Annie's House People afflicted with HIVIAIDS Costa Mesa 10 Armory (Cold Weather Singles; Couples: Families Fullerton: 250 Program) Santa Ana Bethany Single. employed women who have successfully completed a Orange 7 shelter program Beyond Shelter— Transitional shelter for single women: may be dually YWCA diagnosed or have substance abuse issues Fullerton 10 Birch I and II Santa Ana Adult Males (Birch 1); Youth (ages 18 -21) who are working or Facility attending school and moving toward independence (Birch II) Santa Ana 11 Casa Teresa Single pregnant women. 18 years of age or older with no Orange 28 children; client expected to work or attend school Casa Youth Shelter Ages 12 -17; accepts pregnant teens Los Alamitos 25 Catholic Charities Families Santa Ana 18 Christian Temporary Families Orange g 60 Housing CSP Youth Shelter Ages 11 -17 Laguna 6 Beach Doyle McIntosh Center For The Disabled Disabled Individuals/ Families with Disabled Members Anaheim 7 MNewport Beach General Plan Housinq Element Name Persons /Grow sSewed Location Number of Beds Transitional housing for families or single parents with El Modena children; must be employed and moving toward independent Orange 30 -35 living; 70% of income must be saved by family; must be referred by O.C. shelter Transitional housing for women and children (under age 12) Eli Home who are victims of family abuse or domestic violence. Faith Orange NIA based. Episcopal Service Women Orange 10 Alliance, Martha House Families Forward Transitional housing for families or single parents with Irvine 35 children under 18 years of age; one adult must be employed Friendship Shelter Individuals Laguna Beach 22 Fullerton Interfaith /New Families or Single Parent with Children under the age of 18; Fullerton 27 Vista must have income Gerry House Male /Female intravenous drug users and who may be Santa Ana 12 receiving narcotic replacement therapy Gerry House West Persons who are H IV positive with substance abuse Santa Ana 6 problems Transitional housing for single pregnant women 18 years and Hannah's House older who are considering adoption. No other children. Orange 12 Woman expected to work or attend school. Hearth Dayle McIntosh Disabled men or women with or without children Anaheim 6 Transitional housing to graduates, single men, single women Henderson House of the Friendship Shelter; must have referral from Friendship San Clemente NA Shelter Program Homeless Intervention Transitional living center for families, single men and single Placentia 40 Shelter women, men with children, women with children, couples House of Hope - O.C. Women & Children Santa Ana 45 Rescue Mission Human Options Battered Women, with or without children 40 Emergency 14 Transitional Huntington Youth Ages 11 -17 g Huntington 11 Shelter Beach Interfaith Interim Single homeless adults willing to work; 120 -day program: Laguna Hills 8 Housing faith based Interval House Battered Women, with or without children; accepts pregnant 49 women Irvine Temporary 10 single - family Housing Families Irvine furnished apartments Kathy's House Women, with or without children; faith based Capistrano Beach 11 Laura's House Battered Women, with or without children 25 Laurel House Youth, ages 11 -19 Tustin NIA Newport Beach General Plan M Housing Element Name Persons /Groups Seared Location Number of Beds Mary's Shelter Pregnant teens, ages 17 and under; teen mothers and infants Santa Ana 18 0 -18 months Mercy House /Joseph Transitional housing for Men; must be employed or injob House training full time Santa Ana 12 Mercy House /Regina Transitional housing for Women and Children under 10; must House be employed or injob training full time Santa Ana 14 Missionary Brothers of Families Santa Ana 16 Charity New Vista Shelter Families Fullerton 60 O.C. Rescue Mission Men Santa Ana 90 Orange Coast Interfaith All Costa Mesa 100 Shelter Precious Life Shelter Transitional /Emergency program for pregnant women 18 Los Alamitos 21 years and older Rescue Mission for Men Men Santa Ana 40 Salvation Army Hospitality All Santa Ana 60 House /Buffalo Street The Sheepfold Women 18 years of age and older with children; Faith Based Tustin 55 Shelter For The Families, Men, & Women Westminster 106 Homeless Thomas House Transitional housing for families, women with children, men Garden Grove 76 with children; adults must be willing to work Thomas House Families Fountain Provides room Temporary Shelter Valley for 7 families Toby's House Adult pregnant women; children under 5 years of age San Clemente 5 families Veterans Charities Single Veterans Santa Ana 54 The Villa Posada Women Santa Ana 6 WISE Hotel for Women Transitional program for single women with no children; must Santa Ana 34 be alcohol free; drug testing may be required Women's Transitional Battered Women Living Center YWCA —Hotel For Women Santa Ana 38 Women SOURCES: Orange County Social Service Resource Directory (1991 1992): County of Orange Housing Element, 1989; current (2000) research WINewport Beach General Plan Housing Element Pro ram Names Oescr/ Lion Eli /trle Activities la. Federal Programs — Formula /Entitlement Community Grants awarded to the City on a formula basis for housing and ♦ Acquisition Development Block community development activities. The City Receives approximately ♦ Rehabilitation Grant 8500,000 in CDBG funds annually ♦ Home Buyer Assistance ♦ Economic Development ♦ Homeless Assistance ♦ Public Services ♦ ADA Compliance ♦ Public Facilities 1b. Federal Programs - Competitive Section 8 Rental assistance payments to owners of private market rate units ♦ Rental Assistance Rental Assistance on behalf of very low income tenants Program HOME Flexible grant program awarded to the Orange County HOME ♦ Acquisition Consortium on a formula basis for housing activities. City can apply ♦ Rehabilitation to County on a competitive basis for affordable housing projects ♦ Home Buyer Assistance ♦ Rental Assistance Section 202 Grants to non - profit developers of supportive housing [of the elderly. ♦ Acquisition ♦ Rehabilitation ♦ New Construction ♦ Rental Assistance Section 811 Grants to non - profit developers of supportive housing [of persons ♦ Acquisition with disabilities, including group homes, independent living facilities ♦ Rehabilitation and intermediate care facilities. ♦ New Construction ♦ Rental Assistance Section 108 Loan Provides loan guarantee to CDBG entitlement jurisdictions [of ♦ Acquisition pursuing large capital improvement of other projects. The ♦ Rehabilitation jurisdictions must pledge future CDGB allocations for repayment of Home Buyer Assistance the loan. Maximum loan amount can be up to five times the entitlement jurisdiction's most recent annual allocation. Maximum • Economic Development loan term is 20 years. ♦ Homeless Assistance ♦ Public services Mortgage Credit Income tax credits available to first -time homebuyefs for the ♦ Home Buyer Assistance Certificate Program purchase of new or existing single - family housing. Local agencies (County) make certificates available. Low Income Housing Tax credits are available to individuals and corporations that Invest ♦ New Construction Tax in low— income rental housing. Usually. the tax credits are sold to ♦ Rehabilitation Credit (LIHTC) corporations with a high tax liability and the proceeds from the sale ♦ Acquisition are used to create the housing Newport Beach General Plan W Proposition 1 A Housing Element ' ! Assistance Program and a Rent Assistance Program using school ♦ Rental Assistance Pro ram Names Desaiption Eli ible Activities ♦ Rental Assistance Shelter Plus Care Grants for rental assistance that are offered with support services to Program homeless with disabilities. Rental assistance can be: ♦ Homeless Assistance Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation equivalent to the school fees paid by the affordable housing SRO developer for that project in question. project based rental assistance administered by the local PHA with Grants awarded to non - profit organizations for shelter support ♦ Support Services state or local government application services. Sponsor -Based Rental Assistance Below market rate financing offered to builders and developers of ♦ New Construction Provides assistance through an applicant to a private non - profit multiple - family and elderly rental housing. Tax exempt bonds ♦ Rehabilitation sponsor who wins or leases dwelling units in which participating provide below- market mortgage money. ♦ Acquisition of Properties residents reside. from 20 to 150 units Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBA) Grants for rental assistance Project -Based Rental Assistance CHFA sells tax - exempt bonds to make below market loans to first ♦ Home Buyer Assistance Grants to provide rental assistance through contracts between grant time homebuyers. Program operates through participating lenders recipients and owners of buildings. , Supportive Housing Grants for development of supportive housing and support services ♦ Transitional Housing Program (SHP) to assist homeless persons in the transition from homelessness. ♦ Permanent Housing for ♦ Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Disabled ♦ Repair Code Violations, Program -Owner ♦ Supportive Services Accessibility Component (CHRP- 0) ♦ Safe Havens , 2. State Programs Proposition 1 A Proposition lA includes provisions to establish a Down payment ♦ Down payment Assistance Assistance Program and a Rent Assistance Program using school ♦ Rental Assistance fees collected from affordable housing projects. Potential buyers or tenants of affordable housing projects are eligible to receive nonpayment assistance or rent subsides from the State at amounts equivalent to the school fees paid by the affordable housing developer for that project in question. Emergency Shelter Grants awarded to non - profit organizations for shelter support ♦ Support Services Program services. California Housing Below market rate financing offered to builders and developers of ♦ New Construction Finance Agency multiple - family and elderly rental housing. Tax exempt bonds ♦ Rehabilitation (CHFA) provide below- market mortgage money. ♦ Acquisition of Properties Multiple /Rental from 20 to 150 units Housing Programs California Housing CHFA sells tax - exempt bonds to make below market loans to first ♦ Home Buyer Assistance Finance Agency time homebuyers. Program operates through participating lenders Home Mortgage who originate loans for CHFA purchase Purchase Program California Housing Low interest loans for the rehabilitation of substandard homes ♦ Rehabilitation Rehabilitation owned and occupied by lower- income households. City and non- ♦ Repair Code Violations, Program -Owner profits sponsor housing rehabilitation projects. Accessibility Component (CHRP- 0) ♦ Additions, General Property Improvement Newport Beach General Plan Housinq Element Program Names Oescnption Eligible Activities 3. Local Programs Tax Exempt Housing The City can support low- income housing developers in obtaining ♦ New Construction Revenue Bond bonds in order to construct affordable housing. The City can issue ♦ Rehabilitation housing revenue bonds or participate in the County of Orange program requiring the developer to lease a fixed percentage of the • Acquisition units to low income families and maintain rents at a specified below market rate. 4. Private ResourcelFinancing Programs Federal National Loan applicants apply to participating lenders for the following ♦ Home Buyer Assistance Mortgage programs: Association (Fannie ♦ Fixed rate mortgages issued by private mortgage insurers. Mae) ♦ Mortgages that fund the purchase and rehabilitation of a home. Savings Association Pooling process to fund loans for affordable ownership and rental ♦ New Construction of single Mortgage Company housing projects. Non - profit and for profit developers contact family and multiple family Inc. (SAMCO) member institutions. rentals, cooperatives, self help housing, homeless shelters, and group homes for the disabled. California Non - profit mortgage banking consortium designed to provide long- ♦ New Construction Community term debt financing for affordable multi - family rental housing. Non- ♦ Rehabilitation Reinvestment profit and for profit developer contact member banks ♦ Acquisition Corporation (CCRC) 'Freddie Mac Home Works— Provide 1st and 2nd mortgages that include ♦ Home Buyer Assistance rehabilitation loan. City provides gap financing for rehabilitation combined with Rehabilitation component. Households earning up to 80% of MFI qualify. Lease Purchase The City could participate in a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that ♦ Home Buyer Assistance Program issues tax - exempt bonds. Bonds enable City to purchase homes for households earning up to 140% MFI. JPA pays 3 %down and payments equivalent to mortgage payments with the option to buy after three years. Newport Beach General Plan = Housing Element Appendix H4 Housing Element Amendments Date Of Council Approval Amendment No. & Resolution No. Amendment Description GPA 2004 -010 Revisions to eliminate discrepancies and insure consistency within the text, clarity 4 -12 -05 Res. No. 2005 -19 existing polices and affordability standards, and include additional provisions to promote the achievement of the City's housing goals. i i ! 1 1 Newport Beach General Plan , 4r 11 f, Historical Resources Element HISTORICAL Valued Landmarks, Sites, and Structures Introduction This Element addresses the protection and sustainabifiry of Newport Beach's historic and paleontological resources. Goals and policies presented within this Chapter are intended to recognize, maintain, and protect the community's unique historical, cultural and archeological sites and structures. Preserving and maintaining these resources helps to create an awareness and appreciation of the Ciry's rich history. For many years, Newport Beach's scenic location, attractive neighborhoods and active commercial areas has continued to place many of the City's original buildings, paleontological resources and historical sites under extreme development pressures. Many of the community's early structures and archeological sites have since been demolished or altered. However, a significant number of historical sites and buildings have been preserved that are representative of the community and the region. Many of these historical resources have been recognized as being of statewide or national importance. The preservation of these sites has been the result of active efforts by residents, community groups, private organizations and the City of Newport Beach. It is important to continue to protect Newport Beach's heritage and to identify and safeguard historical resources worthy of protection and ensure that new development enhances rather than alters or eliminates reminders of Newport Beach rich heritage. MNewport Beach General Plan I Historical Resources Element Context —Early History The community- of Newport Beach has a rich and diverse history. The picturesque coastline of community and its close proximity- to the water have played a large role part in the development of the City. Early inhabitants thousands of years ago were aboriginal hunters and gatherers were first drawn to this area by the rich bounty of the bay and ocean. The most recent native people were the Tongva (Gabriehnos) and the Acjachemem Quanenos), who lived in small villages around the bay. In July of 1769, the expedition led by the Spaniard Gaspar de Portola reached the boundaries of present -day Orange County. Father Junipero Serra, a member of the expedition, dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County's first permanent settlement, on November 1, 1776. The Mission's chapel and adjoining structure were the first signs of civilization erected upon the Santa RESOURCES ELEMENT That Are Historically Significant Ana Region. Decades later in the 1800s, land holdings of the Capistrano Mission were parceled out as Spanish and Mexican land grants to war heroes and aristocratic families. Later, many Spanish and Mexican landowners were forced to sell large tracts of their land. The most prominent landowners of the area, Don Sepulveda and Don Bernardo Yorba, men whose combined holdings comprised Newport Beach's upper bay and lower bay, sold their tracts to American entrepreneurs by the names of Flint, Bixby, Irvine and McFadden. The first stirring of commerce began in the community of Newport Beach began in 1870, when a small stern wheeler from San Diego named "The Vaquero" made its first trip to a marshy lagoon to exchange lumber for hides, tallow, Lvestock and gain. James McFadden and other ranch owners in the Lower Bay decided from then on that the area should be called "Newport." In 1888, James McFadden changed the isolated settlement by building a wharf that extended from the shallow bap of the peninsula to deeper water where large steamers could dock. Shipping activity increased dramatically and for the next eight years, the McFadden Wharf area was a booming commercial and shipping center and a company town began to grow. however, in 1899, the Federal Government allocated funds for major improvements to a new harbor at San Pedro, which would become Southern California's major seaport. The McFadden Wharf and railroad was sold to the Southern Pacific Railroad that same year, signaling the end of Newport Bay as a commercial shipping center. In 1902, James McFadden sold his Newport townsite and about half of the Peninsula to William S. Collins, who saw Newport Bay's resort and recreation potential. Collins took on lienry E. liuntington as a partner in the Newport Beach Company. Huntington had acquired the Pacific Electric railway system and used it to promote new communities outside of Los Angeles. Newport Beach General Plan M Historical Resources Element A5 recently a5 1947, /ands surround Newport's Upper Bay were developed tenant (arms. Newport Beach 75. A Diamond Jubilee History, James P. Felton. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company Soon after, the Pacific Electric Railroad established itself in Newport Beach in 1905, connecting the City of Los Angeles by rail. Rapid transit brought new visitors to the waterfront, and small hotels and beach cottages were developed that catered to the tourist industry. At about the same time, the McFadden brothers sold their holdings of Peninsula land. Between 1902 and 1907, many of Newport Beaches' waterfront communities were subdivided, including West Newport, East Newport, West Newport, East Newport, Bay Island, Balboa, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island and Port Orange (at old Newport Landing), and in August 1906, residents in the booming bay town voted to incorporate. Parts of Newport Heights and Corona del Mar were annexed soon after the turn of the century. Between 1934 and 1936, the federal government and the county undertook work around the harbor. They dredged the Lower Bay, extended jetties, and created the present day contour of Newport Beach. In 1936, community members dedicated the City's main harbor, named Newport Harbor. During World War II, the harbor became a vital hub as naval ships were built and repaired in its coastal waters. MNewport Beach General Plan I Historical Resources Element The Santa Ana freeway, built in the 1950s, triggered further growth. During this time, housing development began to spread northward from the waterfront to the hills and mesa areas. The community's economic industry changed, as the fishing industry, once the backbone of Newport Beach's economy, gradually declined to be replaced with new businesses and commercial centers. Beginning in the 1970s, the building of shopping centers such as Fashion Island, hotels, high -scale restaurants, offices, and many new homes lead to the creation of manv active employment, retail, and residential areas that characterizes much of Newport Beach today.'` However, while Newport Beach is no longer a small resort community, the bay and beach continue to play an important role in the community's character and economy and the City continues to be a destination for visitors. ' Relevant and Related Programs ' FEDERAL PROGRAMS The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 is a federal law that establishes the legal and administrative context to encourage preservation of h storic resources associated with the country's history and heritage. The NHPA establishes criteria for inclusion into the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) which is an inventory of the United States' historic resources maintained by the National Park Service. Structures and features must usually be at least 50 years old to be considered for listing on the NRHP, barring exceptional circumstances. Properties listed in the NRHP, or determined eligible for listing, must meet certain criteria for historical significance and possess integrity of form, location, and setting. STATE PROGRAMS The California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) was created to identify resources deemed worthy of preservation on a state level and was modeled closely after the NRHP. The criteria are nearly identical to those of the NRHP but focus upon resources of statewide, rather than national, significance. The CRHR automatically includes resources listed on the NRHP as are State Landmarks and Points of Interest. ' California Health and Safety Code (Sections 7050.5, 7051, and 7054) These sections collectively address the illegality of interference with human burial remains (except as allowed under applicable sections of the Public Resources Code), as well as the disposition of Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project, treatment of the remains prior to, during and after evaluation, and reburial procedures. ' History of Newport Beach. Newport Beach Real Estate. Webpage: http: / /w'a v.reatestatcnevportbeach.com /relocation /history.php INewport Beach General Plan M Historical Resources Element California Senate Bill 297 (1982) This bill addresses the disposition of Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project, and establishes the Native American Heritage Commission to resolve disputes regarding the disposition of such remains. LOCAL REGULATIONS — NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL Historical Resources Reflective of Newport's unique history, several properties in the City exhibit significant heritage distinction. Twelve sites have been listed or designated eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, or otherwise listed as historic or potentially historic in the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) maintained by the Office of Historic Preservation (Figure HR1). Nationally Recognized Resources Four properties within the City have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ■ Balboa Inn —Built in 1929, the Balboa Inn is representative of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and beachfront tourist development. Balboa Pavilion — Constructed in 1905, the Balboa Pavilion has been the site of numerous social and cultural activities over the turn of the century. It is one the scare's last surviving examples of great waterfront recreational pavilions. a y -Mhd Crystal Cove Historic District —' The Crystal Cove Historic District is a 123-acre coastal portion of the r 2,791 -acre Crystal Cove State Park. The federally listed Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage One of the City's first landmarks was the Balboa Pavilion constructed in 7905. roday it is rustic coastal cottages originally Ilsmdon the National and State Historic Registers (Newport Beach 75: A Diamond built in the 1920s and 1930's that Jubilee History, Photo courtesy of Phil Tozer) are nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek. It is one of the last remaining examples of early twentieth century Southern California coastal development. ■ Lovell Beach House —Built in 1926, the Lovell Beach House was designed by Rudolf Schindler and is considered the first pure International Style house built in America. Newport Beach General Plan \ (\ \r( \\� { { }ease■ \( � & ; ■ ■ ■ ■)eea�le ■ ■e , © ; 09 i\ Historical Resources Element State - Recognized Resources In addition, four properties within the City have been fisted as California Historical Landmarks. • Old Landing — Established by Captain Dunnells in the 1870s, it was the site of the first shipping business in Newport Bay. • Site of First Water -to -Water Flight— Commemorates the May 10, 1912, flight of pioneer pilot Glenn L. Martin who flew from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at Balboa to Catalina Island; on a primitive hydroplane; the first water -to -water flight. Today a plaque at the foot of the Balboa Pier honors the memory of Glenn Martin. • McFadden Wharf —The site of the original wharf built in 1888 by the McFadden brothers. ■ Balboa Pavilion —described above r Four additional properties are also listed in the CHRIS database: ■ B.K. Stone Building —one of the oldest commercial structures in Newport Beach. ■ Balboa Island Firehouse No. 4 —early police and fire station for the Balboa Peninsula ■ Bank of Balboa /Bank of America —Bank of Balboa, Bank of America, provided services from 1928 to 1984 (now demolished) ■ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Locally Recognized Resources Properties that are not listed on the NRHF or CRHR may also be considered historical resources. The City of Newport Beach has established the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property ( "City Register ") to recognize structures or properties of local historical or architectural significance. The Citv has listed seven properties in the City Register in recognition of their local historical or architectural significance, as described above. In addition to the Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Inn, which are also listed in the NRHP and CRHR, the City Register includes the following: ■ Rendezvous Ballroom Site —A popular Balboa Dance Hall that featured numerous famous Big Bands of the 1930s and 1940s. It was destroyed by fire in 1966. ' ■ Wilma's Patio (formally Pepper's Restaurant)— Located on Balboa Island, the exposed structural components of Wilma's Patio are timbers used in the original Balboa Island Bridge and McFadden Wharf. ■ Balboa Theater —Built in 1928, the Balboa Theater is a former vaudeville theater that at one time housed an infamous speakeasy during the prohibition period. Currently, the theater is under renovation. ■ Balboa Saloon —The 1924 building is representative of the nautical history and Main Street commercial masonry snde of Newport Beach. ■ Dory Fishing Fleet— The Dory Fishing Fleet is located adjacent to Newport Pier. The fleet and open -air fish market have operated at this location since the founding of the fleet in 1891 by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of its type, it is a historical landmark designated by the Newport Beach Historical Society. It is a City Council policy that an area immediately west of the Newport Pier be reserved for the Newport Dory Fishing Fleet. r INewport Beach General Plan M Historical Resources Element In 1953, the International Boy Scout Jamboree was held where Newport Center and Fashion Island are now located. Thousands of tents were pitched in the area reachable only by a two -lane muddy trail Additionally, in 1991, City Council established an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (AHHPAC) to investigate the historic resources of the community and make recommendations regarding preservation. The AHHPAC completed its assignment on May 12, 1992, and reported its findings, which included a Historic Resource Inventory of 61 properties, to City Council June 8, 1992. The inventory categorized the properties surveyed in five hierarchical "classes" of significance: • Class 1 —Major Historic Landmark • Class 2—Historic Landmark • Class 3-- -Local Historic Site • Class 4— Structure of Historic Interest • Class 5 —Point of Historic Interest Under this system, Class 1 to Class 3 would be eligible to use the State Historic Building Code; Class 4 and Class S properties would be listed for - - - -- - - — recognition purposes only. The inventory was A memorial plaque located at what is now Fashion Island commemorates never officially adopted by the Cr",, and the the event Newport Beach General Plan Historical Resources Element structures were never placed on the City Register, but the inventory still serves as a useful guide to potentially historic properties that may have historic or cultural significance to the City. Goals and Policies HR 1 Recognize and protect historically significant landmarks, sites, and structures. Policies HR 1.1 Historical Resources Inventory Maintain and periodically update the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property for buildings, objects, structures, and monuments having importance to the history or architecture of Newport Beach and require photo documentation of inventoried historic structures prior to demolition. (Imp 9.1, 10.1, 43.3) HR 1.2 Preservation or Re -Use of Historical Structures Encourage the preservation of structures fisted on the National Register of Historic Places and /or the fist of California Historical Landmarks, and /or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. Provide incentives, such as grading reductions or waivers of application fees, permit fees, and /or any liens placed by the City to properties fisted in the National or State Register or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservation easements. Omp 8.2, 433) HR 1.3 Historical Landmarks Encourage the placement of historical landmarks, photographs, markers, or plaques at areas of historical interest or value. Create a Landmark Plan that will recognize and designate culturally important heritage sites that are eligible for the placement of historical landmarks or plaques. The Plan will also identify funding opportunities to support the program such as development fees, corporate or civic sponsorships, donations, or utilizing General Funds. Omp 8.2, 9.1, 10.1, 43.3) HR 1.4 Adaptive Re -use Encourage alternatives to demolition of historical sites or structures by promoting architecturally compatible rehabifitation or adaptive re -use. Provide incentives such as permit and application fee waivers, flexible building requirements and free technical advice by person(s) qualified in historical preservation. Omp 8.2, 43.3) Newport Beach General Plan M Historical Resources Element HR 1.5 Historical Elements within New Projects Require that proposed development that is located on a historical site or structure incorporate a physical link to the past within the site or structural design, if preservation or adaptive reuse is not a feasible option. For example, incorporate historical photographs or artifacts with n the proposed project or preserve the location and structures of existing pathways, gathering places, seating areas, rail lines, roadways, or viewing vantage points with n the proposed site design. (Imp 43.3) HR 1.6 Documentation Require that, prior to the issuance of a demolition or grading permit, developers of a property that contains an historic structure as defined by CEQA retain a qualified consultant to record the structure in accordance with U.S. Secretary of Interior guidelines (which includes drawings, photographs, and written data) and submit th s information to the Newport Beach Historical Society, Orange County Public Library, and City Planning Department. (Imp 8.2) HR 1.7 Offer for Relocation of Historic Structure Require that, prior to the demolition of a historic structure, developers offer the structure for relocation by interested parties. (Imp 8.2) HR 2 Identification and protection of important archeological and paleontological resources within the City Policies HR 2.1 New Development Activities Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize mitigate impacts to such resources in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of significant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. (Imp 13.2, 17.1) HR 2.2 Grading and Excavation Activities Maintain sources of information regarding paleontological and archeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals, who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological or archeological findings. Require a qualified paleontologist/ archeologist to monitor all grading and /or excavation where there is a potential to affect cultural, archeological or Newport Beach General Plan I Historical Resources Element paleontological resources. If these resources are found, the applicant shall implement the recommendations of the paleontologist /archeologist, subject to the approval of the City Planning Department. (Imp 13.2, 17.1) HR 2.3 Cultural Organizations Notify cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow representatives of such groups to monitor grading and /or excavation of development sites. (Imp 13.2, 17.1) HR 2.4 Paleontological or Archaeological Materials Require new development to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within Newport Beach, or Orange County, whenever possible. (Imp 13.2, 17.1) Newport Beach General Plan M Atj Circulation Element CIRCULATION A Safe and Convenient Transportation System 1i Introduction 0 The abifin' to move people and goods throughout Newport Beach and beyond is important to ' residents and businesses. Local roadways are the most important element for mobility in Newport Beach, but transit, shuttles, the trail system and the harbor provide opportunities for alternative , modes of travel that could relieve pressure on roadways. The Circulation Element governs the long term mobility system of the City of Newport Beach. The goals and policies in this element are closely correlated with the Land Use Flement and are intended to provide the best possible balance between the City's future growth and land use development, roadway size, traffic service levels and community character. The Element is also consistent with the ' Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and the Local Coastal Program. Context ' SETTING Since Newport Beach fronts on the Pacific Ocean, the City has access from only three directions. Upper Newport Bay acts as a barrier, resulting in only two east /west routes through Newport Beach (Coast Highway and the Bristol Street /SR 73 corridor) and high traffic volumes on these two routes, which results in congestion. John Wayne Airport also acts as a barrier to circulation on the City's ®Newport Beach General Plan ' Circulation Element edge, and contributes to traffic congestion on Bristol Street, as well as traffic volume on MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive. ' At the same time, Newport Harbor creates a unique opportunity for transportation solutions. Examples of existing water transportation services in Newport Beach include the Santa Catalina Ferry ' (providing access from the Balboa Pavilion to Santa Catalina Island), and the Balboa Ferry (connecting Balboa Island to the Balboa Peninsula). In conjunction with policies in the Harbor and Bay Element encouraging the development of more public docks in Newport Harbor, more water transportation services (such as shuttles and taxis) could be established, as well as increased use of private vessels for transportation around the Bay. Newport Beach's location along the coast, development in neighboring cities and regional imbalances in housing and employment opportunities contribute to the use of Newport Beach's arterial roadways by through traffic (traffic that does not have at least one end of the trip within the City of Newport i ELEMENT I I That Is Friendly to Pedestrians and Bicycles Beach). County -wide, trip generation is expected to increase by approximately 18% from 2000 to 2025. Approximately 7% of the traffic on Coast Hghway at the boundaries of Newport Beach is traveling directly through the City on Coast Highway. Other through traffic routes use Coast Highway for part of their trip, then diverge to other routes such as MacArthur Boulevard and Newport Coast Drive. City policies can encourage improvements to the regional system that will reduce congestion, and therefore reduce the tendency for through travelers to drive on local streets. The location of John Wayne Airport along Newport Beach's boundary also contributes to regional traffic through the City. Airport users access the SR -73 freeway through the Newport Beach roadway system, as well as traveling to destinations in Newport Beach. The additional traffic generated by the airport expansion will result in an increase in traffic volume on Newport Beach roads. Roadways I' projected to carry increased air traveler related traffic include MacArthur Boulevard, Campus Drive, Jamboree Road, and the Bristol Street couplet. I I Summertime traffic is another challenge for Newport Beach. During three months of the year, traffic is substantially higher than typical spring /fall ( "shoulder season ") or winter conditions in specific areas of the City. Generally roadway volumes increase by less than 30 " /0, but summertime traffic peaks ' occur at different times that the typical weekday peak traffic periods during most of the year. The two locations with weekend volume increases of more than 30% during the summer are Newport Boulevard south of Coast Highway (75 %) and Balboa Boulevard east of 20th Street (75 1/o) on the Peninsula. It would be inconsistent with City goals related to maintaining the City's community character to attempt to serve peak season traffic at levels of service acceptable through most of the year. if the ' peak season were used, facilities would need to be substantially expanded to provide additional Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element capacity that is only used for a small portion of the year, at additional costs (social, economic, environmental, etc.) to the community. For these reasons, the City's longstanding practice of using the shoulder season for transportation planning is continued in this Circulation Element. LOCAL ROADWAY SYSTEM The roadway system serves primarily vehicular traffic in Newport Beach. The roadway system is of particular interest to the citizens of Newport Beach, as the majority of them use it for primary travel needs. ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM The roadway system is generally organized in terms of a roadway classification system. The road classifications used by the City of Newport Beach are required to be consistent with the County of Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways, which is administered by the Orange Count}• Transportation Authority (OCTA). OCTA is the regional agency responsible for overseeing the regional transportation system and local agency compliance with regional and statewide programs such as the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Growth Management Program (GMP). The general roadway classifications and their generalized daily capacities are presented. AZ The daily capacity of a roadway correlates to a number of widely varying factors, including traffic peaking characteristics, traffic turning volumes, and the volume of traffic on crossing streets. The actual daily capacity of a roadway can thus vary widely. The daily capacities are therefore most appropriately used for long range General Plan analysis, or as a screening tool to ' determine the need for more detailed peak hour analysis. The General Plan update traffic analysis includes more detailed peak hour analysis at all key arterial intersections throughout the City to Automobile traffic alono Pacific Coast Hallway in Corona del Mar determine the actual improvements needed to provide the desired quality of traffic flow on the City's arterial system. Any development projects submitted to the City for consideration will also be required to conduct more detailed peak hour analysis at all potentially impacted intersections. Principal Arterial —A Principal arterial highway is typically an eight -lane divided roadway. A Principal arterial is designed to accommodate a daily capacity ranging from 60,000 to 73,000 with a typical daily capacity of 68,000 vehicles per day (VPD). Principal arterials carry a large volume of regional through traffic not handled by the freeway system. Major Arterial —A Major arterial highway is typically a six -lane divided roadway. A Major arterial is designed to accommodate a daily capacity ranging from 45,000 to 67,000 with a typical daily capacity of 51,000 vehicles per day. Major arterials carry a large volume of regional through traffic not handled by the freeway system. A Major Augmented is similar to a Major arterial, but may include additional lanes, particularly at intersections, resulting in a daily capacity- ranging from 52,000 to 70,000 with a typical daily capacity of 58,000 vehicles per day. MNewport Beach General Plan I I I 1 I i I I 1 1 I 1 I I 1 Circulation Element Primary Arterial —A Primary arterial highway is usually a four -lane divided roadway. A Primary arterial is designed to accommodate a daily capacity ranging from 30,000 to 45,000 with a typical dally capacity of 34,000 VPD. A Primary arterial's function is similar to that of a Principal or Major arterial. The chief difference is capacity. A Primary Augmented is similar to a Primary arterial, but may include additional lanes, particularly at intersections, resulting in a daily capacity ranging from 35,000 to 50,000 with a typical daily capacity of 40,000 vehicles per day. Secondary Arterial —A Secondary arterial highway is a four -lane roadway (often undivided). A Secondary arterial distributes traffic between local streets and Major or Primary arterials. Although some Secondary arterials serve as through routes, most provide more direct access to surrounding land uses than Principal, Major, or Primary arterials. Secondary arterials carry a daily capacity ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 with a typical daily capacity of 23,000 VPD. Commuter Roadway —A commuter Automobile traflc alono MacArthur Boulevaro roadway is a two -to- four -lane, unrestricted access roadway with a daily capacity ranging from 7,000 to 11,000 with a typical daily capacity of 10,000 VPD. It differs from a local street in its ability to handle through traffic movements between arterials. In addition to these basic classifications, Newport Beach has defined /identified augmented classifications to indicate roadways which will carry traffic that is at the capacity level for the classification. The standard section may need to be augmented with additional through and /or turning lanes at some locations along the roadway. At signalized street intersections, heavy turning movements may require the addition of extra turning lanes in excess of classification Niidths shown. This may be accomplished by adding right -of -way or by reducing the widths of sidewalk areas, medians, travel lanes and emergency shoulder lanes. ie. _ J 9 2 1. 9]kJJJ A comprehensive traffic study has been completed in support of the General Plan update effort. It includes key information regarding citywide trip generation, daily traffic volumes, and roadway improvement requirements. The forecast traffic volumes are based upon estimates of the possible total development within the City and adjacent areas over the next 25 years. The traffic study is available under separate cover at the City of Newport Beach Planning Department. Intersections are the major constraint to the efficient operation of the circulation system, and the traffic study focuses on the level of service at primary intersections in Newport Beach. Generalized definitions of level of service are as follows: ■ LOS "A" represents free flow. Individual users are virtually unaffected by the presence of others in the traffic stream, and minimal delay (less than 10 seconds on average) is experienced. Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element • LOS "B" is in the range of stable flow, but the presence of other users in the traffic stream begins to be noticeable. Freedom to select desired speeds is relatively unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom to maneuver. Delay levels are still very- low, but are higher than for LOS "A." Vehicles at signalized intersections experience between 10 and 20 seconds of delay on average, while vehicles on the side street STOP controlled approaches at unsignalized intersections experience between 10 and 15 seconds of average delay. • LOS "C" is in the range of stable flow, but marks the beginning of the range of flow in which the operation of individual users becomes significantly- affected by interactions with others in the traffic stream. Delays at signalized intersections range from 20 to 35 seconds and from 15 to 25 seconds for side street / STOP controlled traffic at unsignalized intersections. • LOS "D" represents high- density but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver are severely restricted, and the driver experiences a generally- poor level of comfort and convenience. Delays at signalized intersections range from 35 to 55 seconds and from 25 to 35 seconds for side street / STOP controlled approaches at unsignalized intersections. • LOS "F" represents operating conditions at or near the capacity level. All speeds are reduced to a low, but relatively uniform value. Small increases in flow will cause breakdowns in traffic movement. Delays at signalized intersections range from 55 to 80 seconds on average, while delays for side street / STOP controlled traffic at unsignalized intersections range from 35 to 50 seconds. ■ LOS "F" is used to define forced or breakdown flow. This condition exists wherever the amount of traffic approaching a point exceeds the amount which can traverse the point. Queues form behind such locations. All vehicles at signalized intersections can be expected to wait through more than a single signal cycle with average delays in excess of 80 seconds, while delays to side street / STOP controlled approaches at unsignalized intersections will exceed 50 seconds on average. Intersection improvements are planned to meet the identified level of senice standard in the future, based upon analysis in the computerized traffic model, projected to the year 2030. Because th s analysis is long -term, some of the intersection improvements listed may not be constructed exactly as described herein, or a particular improvement may be shown to be unnecessary over the course of the next 25 years. In most cases, planned improvements can maintain LOS "D." Policies allow some exceptions for areas with special circumstances. Corona Del Mar is a pedestrian oriented area with well defined community character. The addition of roadway capacity may degrade the character of this community. Mariner's Mile has intersections that are impacted by the high volume of pedestrian crossings, which will continue to limit the effect of intersection improvements. Airport Area intersections are impacted by regional traffic removed from existing residential neighborhoods and also affected by geographical constraints, including John Wayne Airport QWA) and Upper Newport Bay. The Airport Area is also adjacent to Irvine, a jurisdiction that allows a standard of LOS ".F." at intersections that are shared with the City of Newport Beach. During the Visioning Process for this General Plan, residents indicated that there are areas of the City, such as the Airport Area, where the impacts of traffic congestion may be more acceptable. Operational issues may arise in the vicinity of closely spaced intersections or other locations where analysis of isolated intersections does not accurately depict the quality of traffic flow. Potential MiNewport Beach General Plan Circulation Element examples include the Bristol Street couplet, freeway interchanges, or the intersections of San Miguel Road at Avocado Street and at MacArthur Boulevard. TRUCK TRAFFIC Trucks are needed to provide delivery of heavy goods to residences and commercial areas, and for other purposes such as pick up of refuse throughout the City. However, a certain level of control is desirable to avoid undue damage to pavement, as well as avoiding impediments to the movement of other traffic through the City. Commercial vehicles are generally permitted on City of Newport Beach roads. Commercial vehicles weighing in excess of 3 tons (6,000 pounds) are prohibited from certain roadways, as signed. REGIONAL FACILITIES Regional transportation facilities serve the needs of travelers through Newport Beach, and residents and workers that travel between Newport Beach and other locations. Major roadway system features 1 such as freeways, airports, and marine terminals serve regional traffic. The facilities that provide regional access to Newport Beach include the I -405 Freeway, SR -55 ' Freeway, SR -73 freeway /tollway and Coast Highway (Highway 1). Coast Highway is owned and operated by Caltrans with the exception of the segment between Jamboree Road and Newport Coast Drive. Newport Boulevard from Finley Street to the northerly city limits at Industrial Way is also ' under Caltrans jurisdiction. Caltrans controls the signal timing and coordination of these roadways which often conflicts with the City's needs and desires to provide a coordinated and efficient system. ' Regional traffic interacting with Newport Beach generally accesses the City roadway system through the freeway ramps. Ramp intersections are maintained and controlled by Caltrans. Ramp capacity constraints can sometimes (during peak hours) slow access to the freeway system, potentially resulting n a back -up of freeway traffic onto the local roadway system. Conversely, traffic exiting the freeway system can sometimes cause congestion that affects the freeway mainline. Air Travel for residents, workers, and visitors in Orange County is served by John Wayne Airport (located just northwest of Campus Drive along the City boundary), which is owned and operated by the County of Orange. John Wayne Airport is a part of the regional system of airports. John Wayne Airport is presently authorized to serve 10.3 million annual passengers (MAP), which increases to 10.8 TRAP on January 11 2011. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Transit services are provided by OCTA and through paratransit programs, such as the one provided by the Oasis Senior Center and /or OCTA. The program at the Oasis Senior Center provides local transportation for a nominal fee to seniors who are no longer able to drive. An established network of bus routes provides access to employment centers, shopping and recreational areas within the Cicv. OCTA periodically updates a countywide Bus Service Implementation Program (BSIP) which includes changes to service levels and route configurations. Newport Beach General Plan I Circulation Element OCTA also provides enhanced service during the summer months to serve the beach oriented traffic destined for Newport Beach. The Newport Transportation Center and Park - and -Ride facility is located at MacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport Center. Bus service passes very near to Newport Beach, particularly in the vicirtity of John Wayne Airport and the University of California at Irvine. TRAILS Trail systems, while providing alternates to automobile travel, also provide recreational opportunities for the community. The existing trail system in Newport Beach has been developed to provide access for commuter and recreational bicyclists, along with pedestrians and equestrians. Bicycle Trails Bikeway is a term used to designate all facilities which provide for bicycle travel. The City of Newport Beach Master Plan of Bikeways A number of hike andpedestuan trails are located within the community. provides the following types of facilities: 1. Bicycle Lane. A lane in the street, either the parking lane or a separate lane, designated for the exclusive or semi- exclusive use of bicycles. Through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians is not allowed, vehicle parking may or may not be allowed. Cross flow by motorists to gain access to driveways and parking facilities is allowed. Separation from the motor vehicle travel way is normally by a painted solid stripe. Bicycle lanes and bicycle routes together are also known as Class 3 bicycle trails. 2. Bicycle Route. A shared; right -of -way for bicycle operation, whether or not it is specified by signs or markings. All main streets and highways by authority of the California Vehicle Code include bicycle routes as defined herein. Bicycle lanes and bicycle routes together are also known as Class 3 bicycle trails. 3. Bicycle Trail. A pathway designated for the use of bicycles which is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic may or may not be excluded. Bicycle trails are also known as Class 1 bicycle trails. 4. Backbone Bikeway. Backbone bikeways are major through bikeways, as shown on the Master Plan of Bikeways. They are primarily on major roads. Backbone bikeways may connect to regional trails, as shown in the Master Plan. 5. Secondary Bikeway. Secondary bikeways connect to backbone trails and serve cyclists and children riding to and from school. Secondary bikeways may also be a bicycle lane, route, or trail. The city has designated additional off road facilities in the form of sidewalk bikeways which provide improved bike safety for recreational riders and children within high use corridors in the vicinity of schools, beaches, and residential neighborhoods. Newport Beach General Plan I 1 I I 1 1 I_J i I 1 I 1 I 1] L I 1 1 Circulation Element The needs of bicyclists will van- with the function of the trip and the speed and skill level of the rider. Those residents who use bicycles daily for their primary- means of transportation are concerned with utilizing the most convenient and direct route available to reach their destination. These bicyclists normally will select a route along a primary or a major highway. In contrast, the recreational rider might choose a route for its scenic interest such as a ride on a bike trail separated from vehicular traffic. Thus, it is necessary to provide bikeways for bicyclists along major transportation corridors as well as residential and scenic areas. It is also necessary to provide bikeways which separate faster cyclists from pedestrian travel and slower cyclists, integrating bicycle travel more closely- with vehicular traffic, and bikeways which separate slower cyclists from motor vehicle traffic. The Circulation Element considers additional bikeways that could be developed in the Newport Beach area, as well as the safety- of bicyclists in Newport Beach. Pedestrian Corridors Newport Beach has a variety of pedestrian facilities. These include sidewalks in developed areas, the oceanfront boardwalk on Balboa Peninsula, bayfront walkways on Balboa Island and parts of Balboa Peninsula and Mariner's Mile, and trails along Upper Newport Bay and in open space areas. Pedestrian activity is high in coastal areas such as Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula and Corona del Mar, with high numbers of pedestrians crossing Coast Highway through Mariner's Mile. Newport Beach has opportunities to provide more pedestrian walkways along the bayfront on Balboa Peninsula and Mariner's Mile. As properties in these areas are developed pursuant to the land Use Element, there will be opportunities to enhance and increase pedestrian activity and reduce driving. Equestrian Trails Equestrian trails are primarily- located in the Santa Ana Heights portion of the City. These trails, and other equestrian facilities, are highly valued by residents of this area and provide regional recreation opportunities as well. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT /TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT With the exception of summer beach traffic, Newport Beach roads are most heavily traveled during the morning and evening commutes. Implementation of Transportation Systems Management (TSM) or Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures can reduce peak hour traffic and possibly result in intersection service levels better than those forecast in this Element and the General Plan Traffic Study. In some jurisdictions, transportation demand management (TDM) plans /programs have reduced peak hour traffic by 10 to 15 %. TSM techniques involve enhancing capacity without physical roadway- widening, and can help to retain the community character and limit the impact of the roadway- system on the environment. Examples of TSM improvements include traffic signal timing improvements, traffic signal coordination along a route and improvements to roadway signage, especially- for tourist destinations. The City's TDM Ordinance requires projects to reduce the number of peak - period vehicle trips by promoting and encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes, such as ridesharing, carpools, Newport Beach General Plan M Circulation Element ' vanpools, public transit, bicycles and walking; and provide facilities that support such alternate modes. ' TDM methods are enhanced by incorporating employment near residential uses, providing incentives for alternative /multi -user modes, etc. Employers with large work forces can utilize all of these techniques, while smaller companies are typically limited to ridesharing and flextime programs. PARKING Parking availability is limited in the coastal portions of Newport Beach, especially during the peak , summer months. Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Mariner's Mile, Corona Del Mar, and West Newport are areas of particular concern. The Balboa Peninsula Parking Management Plan included parking surveys /studies and recommendations. Recommendations providing a permit program, installing of parking meters, consolidating public parking, developing a shared parking program, developing a shuttle system for special events, and developing a parking enforcement and collection program, among other things. The City has begun to implement some of these recommendations. ' Valet services have also been suggested for both the Balboa Peninsula and Mariner's Mile. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING I Newport Beach receives funding from gasoline tax apportionment, County, State, and Federal funds and the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, Fair Share Ordinance, and the General Fund. The City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance has been in effect since 1978. It requires developer funding of a proportional share of intersection improvements when a proposed project has a direct negative impact on the level of service at that intersection. This ordinance phases intersection improvements with development to maintain the City's standards for level of traffic service. The City's Fair Share Ordinance, which was adopted in 1984, establishes a fee, based upon the unfunded cost to implement the Master Plan of Streets and Highways, to be paid in conjunction with the issuance of a building permit. Goals and Policies i 1 I CE 1.1 An overall transportation system that facilitates the movement of people and goods within and , through the City of Newport Beach and accommodates conservative growth within the City of Newport Beach, but is not expanded primarily to accommodate growth in the surrounding region. Policies ' CE 1.1.1 Comprehensive Transportation System Provide a diverse transportation system that provides mobility options for the community. (Imp 21.9, 21.12) Newport Beach General Plan I Circulation Element CE 1.1.2 Integrated System of Multiple Modes Provide an integrated transportation system that supports the land use plan set forth in the Land Use Element. (Imp 2.1) CE 1.1.3 Levels of Service Related to Community Character Establish level of service standards that reflect the character of the various unique districts and neighborhoods of Newport Beach. (Imp 21.2, 21.6, 21.8) Goal CE 1.2 Reduced summertime visitor traffic impacts. Policies CE 1.2.1 Wayfinding Implement way - finding signs, especially for tourist destinations. (Imp 21.7) CE 1.2.2 Shuttle Service Encourage remote visitor parking and shuttle services. (Imp 19.4) CE 1.2.3 Traffic System Management Identify and implement measures, such as special traffic signal timing, to reduce the impact of high volume summer traffic on persons living along and around the beach and bay, as well as visitors. (Imp 21.7) 1 CE 1.2.4 Public Transit Support and encourage OCTA efforts to provide / fund summertime expanded bus service and /or local shuttle services to reduce visitor traffic. (Imp 21.9) CE 1.3 Truck routes that support goods movement to and from land use in the City while minimizing adverse impacts to residents or businesses. Policies CE 1.3.1 Truck Routes Allow truck use of City streets except selected residential and arterial streets adjacent to residential areas necessary to minimize impacts of truck traffic on residential areas. (Imp 21.10) Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element CE 1.3.2 Impacts of Trucks Provide appropriately designed and maintained roadways to safely accommodate truck travel and minimize noise and vibration. (Imp 21.10) CE 1.3.3 Management of Truck Activities Actively manage trucking activities related to oversize loads such as large boats and comparable characteristics. (Imp 21.10) CE 2.1 A roadway system that provides for the efficient movement of goods and people in the City of Newport Beach, while maintaining the community's character and its residents' quality of life. Policies CE 2.1.1 Level of Service Standards Plan the arterial roadway system to accommodate projected traffic at the following level of service standards: (lmp 21.3) A. Level of Service (LOS) "D" throughout the City, unless otherwise noted. B. LOS "E" at the following Airport Area intersection: Campus Drive (NS) at Bristol Street North (EXSO and any intersection shared with Irvine. C. LOS "E" at the following intersections in the pedestrian oriented area of Coast Highway in Mariner's Mile: Riverside Avenue (NS) at Coast Highway (Eye and Dover Drive (NS) at Coast Highway (EW). D. LOS "E" at Marguerite Avenue (NS) at Coast Highway (EW) in the pedestrian oriented area of Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. E. Accept LOS "E" at Goldenrod Avenue (NS) at Coast Highway (EW� in the pedestrian oriented area of Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. CE 2.1.2 Traffic Phasing Ordinance Update the Traffic Phasing Ordinance to maintain consistency with the General Plan Circulation Element level of service standards. (Imp 2.1) CE 2.1.3 Street and Highway Network Construct the circulation system described on the map entitled Newport Beach Circulation Element- Master Plan of Streets and Highways shown in Figure CE1 and Figure CE2 (cross - section). (Imp 19.9, 21.3) ®Newport Beach General Plan 1 Circulation Element CE 2.1.4 Current Traffic Data Monitor traffic conditions on an ongoing basis and update Master Plan as necessary. (Imp 21.4) CE 2.1.5 Roadway Improvements Pursue construction of intersection improvements shown on Figure C:F3 or alternate improvements that achieve an acceptable level of service. (Imp 21.3) CE 2.1.6 Protection of Right -of -Way Protect right -of -way for designated future streets and highways through all practicable means. (Imp 2.1) CE 2.2 A safe and efficient roadway system. Policies ■ CE 2.2.1 Safe Roadways ' Provide for safe roadway conditions by adhering to nationally recognized improvement standards and uniform construction and maintenance practices. (Imp 21.4, 21.6 21.8,) tCE 2.2.2 Up -to -Date Standards Periodically review and update street standards to current capacity and safety 1 practices. (Imp 21.4, 21.6) CE 2.2.3 Traffic Control Design traffic control measures to ensure City streets and roads function with safety and efficiency. (Imp 21.7) CE 2.2.4 Driveway and Access Limitations Limit driveway and local street access on arterial streets to maintain a desired quality of traffic flow. Wherever possible, consolidate driveways and implement ' access controls during redevelopment of adjacent parcels. (Imp 21.1) CE 2.2.5 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Balance safety, quality of life, and efficiency, when considering traffic calming improvements to local neighborhood streets. (Imp 21.6) Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element CE 2.2.6 Emergency Access Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles. (Imp 21.6) CE 2.2.7 Alleys Alleys in new developments shall be 20' wide to facilitate circulation. (Imp 8.1) CE 2.3 Optimal roadway system operation. Policies CE 2.3.1 Coast Highway Ownership Pursue ownership of Coast Highway throughout Newport Beach, as opportunities arise, so that Coast Highway can be improved to its ultimate width in Mariner's Mile consistent with the City's vision and to provide the City with more opportunities to increase operational efficiencies. (Imp 2.1, 19.9) CE 2.3.2 Roadway Maintenance Support roadway maintenance programs that inspect, repair, and rehabilitate pavement surfaces in order to preserve the high quality of Cite streets and thoroughfares. (Imp 21.4) CE 2.3.3 Traffic Conditions Data Base Monitor traffic conditions and optimize traffic signal operations and coordination on an ongoing basis. (Imp 21.2) CE 2.3.4 Improvements to Reflect Changing Traffic Conditions Based on the monitoring of traffic conditions, consider additional improvements in areas with operations issues, such as intersections with heavy turn volumes (e.g. additional turn lanes, traffic signal progression, etc.). (Imp 21.2) CE 3.1 A network of regional facilities which ensures the safe and efficient movement of people and goods from within the City to areas outside its boundaries, and minimizes the use of City streets by regional through traffic. =Newport Beach General Plan 11 = w QLAJ>- 00 ; Q � w LL CL 03 O U x J N Z(J �c I ' ww gx U- a '0 (D cxZ � Q U Z W U' 1- <W ° w W N N z a z 3_ o °i = N d y d tic w 30 00 Z OZ �'+ OQ Oro O O2 S -N r i 00 �J yw yo Ow On pQ wW Z�m W* d wo W L) ? o It wZ N ¢Z m QJ �Z m � J Ow ro Z� OOO 0" �O a 0 0 o� o uoe Oz ��p�� �z Qxa 7o zaIr o> ?� C a ¢LL U._,ri vl ._,.- N._, d._,tV w.., �._,n w— W< u O� u Lu d \l I I ' `i ti � t�C z z a o � n 3 e V n / l . I / A Y/. r ♦ � C '' y 2cviy p e !. � o i \Y 7 I G r`w a a,. .... I o pow Z U m o ZO � O Zo U� o w 0 U l� J O o O d� w I `i ti � t�C z z a o � n 3 e V n / l . I / A Y/. r ♦ � C '' y 2cviy p e !. � o i \Y 7 I G r`w a a,. .... 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CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure CE-3 RECOMMENDED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS LEGEND: 4 - EXISTINGLANE NOTE: Or allemate improvements that provide acceptable Level of Service (LOS) Nlt 10 m111 source, Urooaoosoa� R ECTWMMR: 10579V We, OX I K6 &r NEW IMPROVEMENT ELIMINATE LANE RIGHT TURN OVERLAP RIGHT TURN OVERLAP PHASE IMPROVEMENT FREE RIGHT TURN NOTE: Or allemate improvements that provide acceptable Level of Service (LOS) Nlt 10 m111 source, Urooaoosoa� R ECTWMMR: 10579V We, OX I K6 &r Circulation Element Policies CE 3.1.1 Freeway System Encourage ongoing regional investment in the freeway system. (Imp 19.1, 19.3, 19.9, 19.10, 44.7) CE 3.1.2 Integration of Transportation Systems with Adjoining Communities and the Region Interface with regional and surrounding local agencies, such as Caltrans, OCTA, ' the County of Orange, John Wayne Airport, the Cities of Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Huntington Beach, and the University of California, Irvine to implement systems that serve the needs of regional travelers in a way that minimizes impacts on Newport Beach residents. (lmp 19.9, 19.10, 21.5) CE 3.1.3 Regional Consistency The City of Newport Beach Master Plan of Streets and Highways (shown on Figure CE 1) shall be consistent with the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial ' Highways. (Imp 21.5) CE 3.1.4 Regional Traffic Mitigation Participate in programs (Congestion Management Program, Growth Management Program, etc.) to mitigate regional traffic congestion. (Imp 21.5, 21.8) CE 3.1.5 19 " Street Bridge Advocate for the implementation of needed regional Master Plan improvements, and be a strong advocate for construction of the 19th Street bridge across the Santa Ana River. (Imp 21.5) ' Public Transportation CE 4.1 A public transportation system that provides mobility for residents and encourages use of public transportation as an alternative to automobile travel. Policies ' CE 4.1.1 Public Transit Efficiency Support efforts by OCTA and other agencies to increase the effectiveness and productivity of transit services, possibly including local shuttle services. (Imp ' 19.4) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Circulation Element CE 4.1.2 Transit Services for Special Need Populations Support efforts to increase accessible transit services and facilities for the elderly, disabled, and other transportation disadvantaged persons. (Imp 21.9) CE 4.1.3 Seasonal Public Transit Coordinate with OCTA to provide seasonal, recreational, and special events shuttles. (imp 19.4, 21.9) CE 4.1.4 Land Use Densities Supporting Public Transit Accommodate residential densities sufficient to support transit patronage, especially in mixed use areas such as the Airport Area. (Imp 2.1) CE 4.1.5 CE 4.1.6 CE 4.1.7 Airport Shuttles Encourage the use of airport shuttle services to minimize the impacts of air travelers on the local roadway system. (Imp 19.4, 21.9) OCTA bus stop in Corona del Mar Transit Support Facilities participate in efforts to develop transit support facilities, including park- and -ride lots, bus stops, and shelters. (Imp 21.9) School Transit Monitor the demand for additional private, public, and school transportation available to serve the needs of K -12 students and advocate for improvements in traffic from students. (Imp 19.2, 21.12) Newport Beach General Plan I L R CirCUlation Element CE 5.1 Convenient trail systems that satisfy recreational desires and transportation needs. Policies ' CE 5.1.1 Trail System Promote construction of a comprehensive trail system as shown on Figure CE4 and Figure CE5. (Imp 21.12) rCE 5.1.2 Pedestrian Connectivity Link residential areas, schools, parks, and commercial centers so that residents can travel within the community without driving. (Imp 29.1, 21.12) CE 5.1.3 Pedestrian Improvements in New Development Projects ' Require new development projects to include safe and attractive sidewalks, walkways, and bike lanes in accordance with the Master Plan, and, if feasible, trails. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.4 Linkages to Citywide Trail System and Neighborhoods t Require developers to construct links to the planned trail system, adjacent areas and communities where appropriate. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.5 Bikeway System Cooperate with state, federal, county, and local agencies to coordinate bikeways ' and trails throughout the region. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.6 Bicycle Supporting Facilities Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the design plans for new streets and highways and, where feasible, in the plans for improving existing roads. (Imp 21.12) ' CE 5.1.7 Bicycle Safety Provide for safety of bicyclists, equestrians, and pedestrians by adhering to current national standards and uniform practices. (lmp 21.12) CE 5.1.8 Bicycle Conflicts with Vehicles and Pedestrians ' Minimize conflict points among motorized traffic, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. (Imp 21.12) Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element CE 5.1.9 Integrated Bicycle Improvements Coordinate community bicycle and pedestrian facilities in a citywide network for continuity of travel.. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.10 Bicycle Trail Signage Develop and implement a uniform signing program to assist the public in locating, recognizing, and utilizing public bikeways and trails. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.11 School Access Work with schools to promote walking, biking, safe drop -off, and other improvements. (Imp 19.2, 21.12) CE 5.1.12 Pedestrian Street Crossings Implement improved pedestrian crossings in key high volume areas such as Corona Del Mar, Mariner's Mile, West Newport, Airport Area, Newport Center /Fashion Island, and the Balboa Peninsula. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.13 Overhead Pedestrian Street Crossings Consider overhead pedestrian crossings in areas where pedestrian use limits the efficiency of the roadway or signalized intersection. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.14 Newport Harbor Trails and Walkways Develop and implement a long -range plan for public trails and walkways to access all appropriate commercial areas of the harbor, as determined to be phvsicallv and economically feasible including: (Policy HB 6.2) (Imp 21.12) a. Extension of the Lido Marina Village boardwalk across all of the waterfront commercial properties in Lido Village. b. Provide a continuous waterfront walkway along the Rhine Channel, connecting Cannery Village and McFadden Square waterfront commercial areas with Las Arenas Beach at 19th Street. C. Provide a walkway connecting the Lido Village area with Mariner's Mile. d. Provide a continuous walkway along the Mariner's Mile waterfront from the Coast Highway /Newport Boulevard Bridge to the Balboa Bay Club. CE 5.1.15 Equestrian Trails Maintain the existing equestrian trail system in Santa Ana Heights. (Imp 21.12) CE 5.1.16 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Provide for the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians through provision of adequate facilities, including maintenance of extra sidewalk width where feasible. (Imp 21.12) ®Newport Beach General Plan 1 t t U co Q a1 LU J a m Z � 0> N Z U ViU > m p W � W 0 > U^'' U�0 a OCL O , a— _ 2QJg D ? W {y LU w Z Z 0 Y N u m _ //LUn CO ccQ V O cn C ca O 1 ? V`z I \ I e .. I 6 Lp Q N � O o 15 o o]o 2nz�o, U � n oI N Uo U � � p N 6 4 fi-( W i a r -- I u R \ 3 t t U co a1 GO d J a r+ N ►+ N � 0> N �U U ViU > m p W � W 0 > 1 U�0 a O , a— _ D o u m 0 o U O as ccq CO O O cn O ca Q, a > v b n x c N o o 0 I I O u r-� N U U U I U � d m ? V`z I \ I e .. I 6 Lp Q N � O o 15 o o]o 2nz�o, U � n oI N Uo U � � p N 6 4 fi-( W i a r -- I u R \ 3 m� r m a m m � � i w err a r= m == m t t U a1 GO d r+ N ►+ N � 0> N �U U ViU U� � m U m � W 0 UW UW U�0 U� O u co r o U O as ccq CO ca Q, a > v b n x c b 3n. 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(Imp 21.13) CE 5.2.2 Expanded Water Transportation Modes Promote opportunities to expand water transportation modes, such as water based shuttle services and water taxis. (Imp 21.13) Ferry service to Balboa Island and Newport Beach Peninsula CE 6.1 An efficient circulation system through the use of transportation systems management. Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element Policies CE 6.1.1 Traffic Signals Improve traffic signal operations by optimizing signal timing, interconnecting signalized intersections along arterial streets, and installing computerized master traffic signal control systems in intensively unlized areas. (Imp 21.7) CE 6.1.2 Intelligent Transportation Systems Explore and implement intelligent transportation system and infrastructure improvements which will reduce peak hour traffic from that forecast in this Element. (Imp 21.8) CE 6.1.3 Coordination with Adjacent Jurisdictions Coordinate operations with adjacent jurisdictions to enhance the efficiency of inter - jurisdictional roadway system operations. (Imp 19.1, 19.3) CE 6.2 Reduced automobile travel through the use of travel demand management strategies. Policies CE 6.2.1 Alternative Transportation Modes Promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes, such as ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, public transit, bicycles, and walking; and provide facilities that support such alternate modes. (Imp 21.9, 21.12) CE 6.2.2 Support Facilities for Alternative Modes Require nett,' development projects to provide facilities commensurate with development type and intensity to support alternative modes, such as preferential parking for carpools, bicycle lockers, showers, commuter information areas, rideshare vehicle loading areas, water transportation docks, and bus stop improvements. (Imp 21.9, 21.12) CE 6.2.3 Project Site Design Supporting Alternative Modes Encourage increased use of public transportation by requiring project site designs that facilitate the use of public transportation and walking. (Imp 21.9, 21.12) WNewpoFt Beach General Plan Circulation Element CE 7.1 An adequate supply of convenient parking throughout the City. Policies CE 7.1.1 Required Parking Require that new development provide adequate, convenient parking for residents, guests, business patrons, and visitors. (Imp 21.11) CE 7.1.2 Parking In -Lieu Fees Establish an in -lieu parking fee that the City may require to be paid when a development is not able to provide required parking. (Imp 21.11) CE 7.1.3 Funding of Shared Parking Facilities Use in -lieu fees and other funds to develop public shared parking facilities in areas with inadequate parking supply. Priority shall be given to spending fees in areas that will benefit those who contributed the fees. (Imp 21.11) CE 7.1.4 Expanded Parking in Corona del Mar Permit conversion of Corona Del Mar residential lots adjacent to commercial areas and commercial lots for parking to support commercial uses. Encourage continued use of existing parking on residential zoned lots, as well as existing shared parking lots. (Imp 2.1, 8.1, 8.2, 34.1) CE 7.1.5 Avon Street Municipal Parking Lot Relocation Consider relocation of the Avon Street municipal lot to better serve commercial uses in Mariner's Mile. (Imp 2.1, 21.11) CE 7.1.6 Public Use of Private Parking Facilities Encourage the use of commercial, office, and institutional parking areas for use as public parking to serve coastal recreational areas during weekends and holidays, in conjunction with public transit or shuttles where appropriate. (Imp 8.1, 82, 21.11) ' CE 7.1.7 Shared Parking Facilities Consider allowing shared parking in mixed use and pedestrian oriented areas ' throughout the City. (Imp 2.1, 8.1, 8.2, 21.11) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Circulation Element CE 7.1.8 Parking Configuration Site and design new development to avoid use of parking configurations or management programs that are difficult to maintain and enforce. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 8.1) CE 7.1.9 Parking Requirements for Pedestrian - Oriented and Local- Serving Uses Consider revised parking requirements for small scale neighborhood serving commercial uses in areas that derive most of their trade from walk -in business, especially where on- street or other public parking is available. (Imp 2.1, 8.1, 8.2) CE 7.1.10 Parking for Marine Recreational Users Provide adequate parking as necessary in the vicinity of visitor serving marine uses, including marinas, water transportation terminals, boat ramps, as well as parking suitable for service vehicles in commercial marinas and berthing areas. (Imp 21.13) CE 7.1.11 Curb Cuts Require new development to minimize curb cuts to protect on- street parking spaces. Close curb cuts to create on street parking spaces wherever feasible. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 8.1) CE 7.1.12 Alley Access Require alley access to parking areas for all new development in areas where alley access exists. (Imp 2.1, 8.1) CE 7.1.13 Up -to -Date Parking Requirements Periodically review and update off - street parking requirements to ensure that new development provides off- street parking sufficient to serve approved uses. (Imp 8.1, 8.2) CE 7.2 An efficiently operated parking system. Policies CE 7.2.1 Parking Management Develop parking management programs for areas with inadequate parking. (Imp 21.11) CE 7.2.2 Parking Signage Provide improved parking information and signage. (Imp 21.11) Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element ' CE 7.2.3 Shared Valet Service ' Explore the feasibility of shared valet parking programs in areas with high parking demand and less conveniently located parking facilities, such as Mariner's Mile and McFadden Square. (Imp 21.11) ' Transportation Fundinq ' CE 8.1 Adequate funding for needed transportation infrastructure and operations. ' Policies CE 8.1.1 1 CE 8.1.2 Transportation User and Benefit Fees Support legislation to increase transportation user and benefit fees, and to index such fees to keep pace with inflation, in order to provide the additional revenues for needed transportation facilities and services. Omp 44.8, 44.6) State Highway Revenues Newport Beach General Plan Support legislation to increase state highway revenues as needed to maintain and rehabilitate the existing state highway system and to match all available federal highway funding. (Imp 44.8) ' CE 8.1.3 Innovative Transportation Funding Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative transportation t financing mechanisms such as local tax increment districts, benefit assessment districts, and joint development and use of transportation centers. (Imp 44.6, 44.7, 46.1) ' CE 8.1.4 Local Street Highway Revenues and ' Support measures to increase local street and highway revenues as needed to fund all road reconstruction, operation, and maintenance cost. (Imp 29.1, 44.7, 44.8) ' CE 8.1.5 Comprehensive Funding Program Support measures to develop and implement a continuing funding program, including private sector participation and an equitable fare structure, to fund the ' construction, operation and maintenance of transit facilities and services. (Imp 7.2, 29.1, 44.7, 44.8) CE 8.1.6 Annual Budgeting for Improvements Annually review and consider budgeting for projects contributing to completion ' of the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. (Imp 44.1) Newport Beach General Plan Circulation Element CE 8.1.7 Fair Share Fee Ordinance Periodically review the Fair Share Fee Ordinance, reassess the unfunded cost of required improvements and adjust the required I-air Share Fees as appropriate. (Imp 7.2) CE 8.1.8 Roadway Improvements Funding Fund costs of major roadway facility and intersection improvements through gas tax revenues, federal, state, and county grants, and City ordinances to avoid burdening the General Fund to the extent that this is possible. (Imp 7.2, 44.2, 44.7, 44.8) CE 8.1.9 Right -of -Way Dedication Require the dedication of needed right -of -way in conjunction with approval of subdivision maps or other discretionary approvals. (Imp 11.1) CE 8.1.10 Development Requirements Require development to provide the needed roadway improvements adjacent to a site, commensurate with project impact and in accordance with the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. (Imp 12.1, 21.3) CE 8.1.11 Joint Funding with Adjoining Jurisdictions Pursue joint funding of improvements in areas (such as the Airport Area) where traffic growth and /or needed improvements are demonstrably based upon traffic contributions or improvements that are a joint responsibility of Newport Beach and one or more adjacent jurisdictions /agencies. (Imp 19.1) CE 8.1.12 Measure M Restrictions Measure M sales tax revenues shall not be used to replace private developer funding that has been committed for any project or normal subdivision obligations. (Imp 44.7) CE 8.1.13 Transportation Improvement or Special Assessment District Establish a transportation improvement or special assessment district to fund improvements needed in the Airport area. (Imp 46.1) ®Newport Beach General Plan Element Recreation Element RECREATION Recreational Opportunities for Highlight Newport Beach's Introduction The City's parks, bicycle and pedestrian trails, recreational facilities, and coastal resources such as beaches play an important role in the physical, mental, social, and environmental health of Newport Beach residents. These facilities are important land use components in an urban environment, providing both visual relief from the built environment and contributing to residents' quality of life through recreation and aesthetic value. California State Law requires that recreational issues be discussed in the General Plan. Since 1973, Newport Beach has had a Recreation and Open Space Element that was most recently amended in 1998. With the update of this General Plan, only policies related to recreation are included within this element, while open space policies are contained within the Natural Resources Element. The primary purpose of the Recreation Klement is to ensure that the balance between the provision of sufficient parks and recreation facilities are appropriate for the residential and business population of Newport Beach. Specific recreational issues and policies contained in this Recreation Element include: parks and recreation facilities, recreation programs, shared facilities, coastal recreation and support facilities, marine recreation, and public access. MNewport Beach General Plan Recreation Element Context PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The City has approximately 278 acres of developed parks. Newport Beach's parklands range in size from mini -parks such as the Lower Bay Pack (0.1 acre) to the 39 -acre Bonita Canyon Sports Park. The existing park facilities are shown in Figure Rl. School facilities also provide indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities in the City, while greenbelts and open space areas provide passive recreational opportunities or open space relief. These park and recreation facilities are described below. Additionally, bikeways, jogging trails, pedestrian trails, recreation trails, and regional equestrian trails are also available in Newport Beach. ELEMENT Residents and Visitors That Environmental Assets Park Types Community Park — Community parks serve the entire City and are easily accessible via arterial roads. Community parks are those with improvements such as community buildings, parking, swimming, facilities for picnicking, active sports, and other facilities that serve a larger population. Community Parks may have a particular theme or orientation such as active sports or aquatic facibues. Mini Park —Mini parks are smaller parks which may take one of two different forms. Most mini parks are less than one acre in size, serve a quarter -mile radius, and are located within a neighborhood, separate from major or collector roads. Somc mini parks serve the enure City and are located as urban trail heads along major trails or streets. Neighborhood Park — Neighborhood parks serve all ages and are generally one to eight acres in size. They are located adjacent to public schools when possible. Neighborhood parks contain a wide variety of improvements which can include turf areas, active sport fields and courts, community buildings, play apparatus and picnic facilities. Other improvements might include senior centers, youth centers, and aquatic faciliues. Newport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element View Park —View parks are smaller passive parks designed to take advantage of a significant view. They are often located on coastal bluffs to focus upon ocean or bay views. Most view parks are between one -half to three acres in size and serve the entire City. View parks are generally improved with landscaping, walkways, and benches. Greenbelt— Greenbelts in public or private ownership are included in this category. They may include areas with some recreational facilities, although the primary function of the area is passive open space. Children's play area at West Newport Park Open Space —Open space includes passive and active open space areas which do not function as public parks but do provide open space relief. Such areas may or may not he accessible to the general public. Public Beach — Puhlic beaches serve a number of local and regional functions. In some neighborhoods, beaches function as neighborhood or community parks. Easy accessibility, lack of entrance fees and a lack of other available parks has contributed to this function. Public beaches all include sandy beach areas adjacent to the bay or ocean and may include active sports, snack bars, showers, drinking fountains, restrooms, walkways, docks, benches, shade trees and parking areas. From observation, it has been determined that active beach recreation takes place within about 100 feet of the water's edge. Therefore, this Element treats this seaward 100 feet of the public beaches in the City as active recreation acreage. School— Public schools are a pan of the recreation system in the City because field and playground areas can serve the general public during weekends and after school. Circulation and Improvement and Open Space Agreement Some of the City's parks and open space areas consist of dedicated lands through the Circulation and Improvement and Open Space Agreement (CIOSA). This agreement is hmveen the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company, and has allowed building entitlements for The Irvine Company in exchange for pavments for circulation projects, an interest free loan, and land for open space and potential senior housing sites for the City. The amount of open space land dedication was substantially more than what would have been required under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. Six sites have been dedicated under CIOSA in Newport Beach, and include: Back Bav View Park, Newport Village (formerly Newport Center Park), Newporter Knott, Freeway Reservation, Upper Castaways, and Harbor Cove. Another site, located at Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard, will be dedicated upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for final CIOSA project. Newport Beach General Plan _ \ / \ b \ m LU / y 2 L \ zz 5 (D z K \ O LU �! \\ 15 )0 r > %- � r-L-4 w. (�) �\ \ :0 ®� ; �( \ \ \ } \0 « 2 a \§\ \kka\;}±(\ 2J)2 /&ja , P -- �2 z ~ \ » \�: ) , 0 ,- [ - , U�� - \e® - - -_ cr D)/ \ {) \\ })}\\\\\ \ /(( \\ K2l6§! \\27 :§; ±!!2l23 *� )6E ; \, }(`!!){ \\ } } \\\ \ \%K:):Zf:�! \!_ ! }2f- $ }j) }) } } %)\) / /MuL) m m m� = m m m m m m m = � � m m m= » 8 (\ \ \ k\)) \ \ \ -0 u / ) 7 _ �! \\ 15 )0 r > %- � r-L-4 w. (�) �\ \ :0 ®� ; �( \ \ \ } \0 « 2 a \§\ \kka\;}±(\ 2J)2 /&ja , P -- �2 z ~ \ » \�: ) , 0 ,- [ - , U�� - \e® - - -_ cr D)/ \ {) \\ })}\\\\\ \ /(( \\ K2l6§! \\27 :§; ±!!2l23 *� )6E ; \, }(`!!){ \\ } } \\\ \ \%K:):Zf:�! \!_ ! }2f- $ }j) }) } } %)\) / /MuL) m m m� = m m m m m m m = � � m m m= I I i� I 1 I i I I I 1 1 Recreation Element Recreational Facilities The City's parks contain a variety of recreational facilities, with areas available for organized sports including soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and basketball courts. Recreational opportunities exist for children in many of the play areas in the City's parks. Biking and walking trails are also popular recreational amenities. Swimming pools are available to the public at aquatic facilities at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center and Newport Harbor High School through joint use agreements with the Newport -Mesa Unified School District. Additional recreational resources in the City include three community centers, several multipurpose recreation centers, a senior center, and two gymnasium facilities. Locations of these recreational facilities are also shown on Figure RI. Private facilities, including yacht clubs, golf courses, and country clubs are also facilities that serve residents of Newport Beach. Peninsula Park offers opportunities for organized sports Sharing of Parks and Recreation Facilities Public schools within the City under the jurisdiction of the Newport -Mesa Unified School District contain a number of important recreation facilities. Currently, after - school recreational use of these facilities is utilized by youth and adult residents through joint use agreements between the school district and the City. Parkland Dedication Standards Parkland dedication standards associated with the Quimby Act and the Newport Beach Subdivision Code are applicable to development in the City. As required under the State Government Code, the Quimby Act provides for the dedication of parkland, or the payment of fees in lieu of land, by developers as a requirement for residential development. The Act requires the provision of three acres of park area per 1,000 persons residing within a subdivision, unless the amount of existing neighborhood and community park area exceeds that limit, in which case the City may adopt a higher standard not to exceed five acres per 1,000 residents. Newport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element Chapter 19.52, Park Dedication and Fees of the City's Municipal Code provides for the dedication of land, the payment of fees in Geu thereof or a combination of both, for park or recreational purposes in conjunction with the approval of residential development. Newport Beach's park dedication requirement is five acres per 1,000 persons. In -Geu fees are placed in a fund earmarked for the provision or rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities that can serve the subdivision. The park dedication ordinance also provides for credit to be given, at the discretion of the City Council, for the provision of private recreation facilities within a new residential development or for the provision of park and recreation improvements to land dedicated for a public park. If allowed, the private facilities or public improvements are credited against the dedication of land and /or the payment of in -Geu fees. The ordinance is not applicable to non - residential subdivisions. MARINE RECREATION AND FACILITIES Throughout its history, Newport Beach has been a major marine recreational center. There are over eight miles of sandy beaches that provide opportunities for sunbathing, volleyball, swimming, surfing, windsurfing and other recreational activities. Newport Bay and Harbor are used for a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, diving, excursions, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, parasailing, rowing, sailing, swimming, and windsurfing. Coastal Recreation Opportunities Newport Beach "s beaches area popular destination Public dock at 15� Street As previously discussed, public beaches serve a number of local and regional functions, while providing the largest coastal recreation opportunity within Newport Beach. Public beaches all include sandy beach areas adjacent to the bay or ocean and may include active sports, snack bars, showers, drinking fountains, restrooms, walkways, docks, benches, shade trees and parking areas. Public beaches are shown in Figure Rl. Other coastal recreation opportunities include two recreational piers, provided by the City. The 800 - foot Newport Pier is located at the end of Newport Boulevard (McFadden Place) in McFadden Square. The 950 -foot Balboa Pier is located at the end of Main Street in Balboa Village. Additionally, the City provides ten public docks in the harbor, which can be used for boat launching and fishing. The Newport Aquatic Center property is also co -owned by the City and County, but is Newport Beach General Plan I I I 1 I Recreation Element leased and privately operated by the Center. Located on Northstar Beach, the Newport Aquatic Center provides an opportunity for the public and members to kayak and canoe in Upper Newport Bay as well as advanced training facilities for world -class athletes. The County and the State own four recreational areas in Newport Beach, as shown in Figure R1. The privately operated 100 -acre Newport Dunes Aquatic Park provides opportunities for camping, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and other water and beach activities. The 752 - acre Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) and 140 -acre Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve provide opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, horseback Trail in Crystal Cove Park riding, biking, and hiking. Lastly, the Crystal Cove State Park also provides coastal recreation opportunities with 3.5 miles of beach and 2,000 acres of undeveloped woodland which is popular for hiking and horseback riding. Approximately 240 acres is located within the City. The offshore waters are designated as an underwater park. Crystal Cove is used by mountain bikers inland and scuba and skin divers underwater. The beach is popular with swimmers and surfers. Visitors can explore ridepools and sandy coves. Commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay play an important role in providing and enhancing recreational activities. A large number of businesses provide recreational services to residents and visitors that include charter, entertainment and excursion vessels, sports equipment rentals, launching facilities, amusement facilities, and shops and restaurants. ' Shoreline Access I 1 I I The public's right to access recreational features such as the Pacific Ocean beaches, bower Newport Bav /Harbor, and Upper Newport Bay are important. According to the City's Local Coastal Plan, there are two basic types of public access: vertical access (access to the shoreline), and lateral access (access along the shoreline). Newport Beach has developed an extensive system of access to ocean beaches and the bay. Virtually all of the Pacific Ocean shoreline beaches are public and the bay is accessible via public beaches, parks, street ends, shoreline trails, walkways and boardwalks. Needs Although the City of Newport Beach appears largely built out, there are a number of vacant parcels available for future development. The General Plan Land Use Element projects additional population increases through infill development, intensification of existing uses, and annexations. Therefore, in addition to any unmet park and recreation needs of the present population, the demand for recreation facilities will grow. In addition, the Land Use Element allows for higher density development within the City, where opportunities for different types of park and recreational facilities may arise. Specific citywide and service area needs for parks and recreational facilities, as well as marine recreation and facilities, are described below. INewport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element CITYWIDE ISSUES AND NEEDS Parks and Recreational Facilities In June 2005, it is estimated that a total of 415.6 acres of parklands are needed within the City to accommodate the current population of 83,120 residents (utilizing the City standard of 5 acres per 1,000 population). As shown in Table 1, below, there are an existing total of 286.4 acres of parks and 90.4 acres of active beach recreation within Newport Beach with a combined total of 376.8 acres. Thus, this represents a total deficit of 38.8 acres of combined park and beach acreage citywide. Seven of the 12 service areas are experiencing a deficit in this combined recreation acreage. Three planned parks in West Newport, Newport Center, and Newport Coast would help alleviate the cjthvjde park deficit. In addition to a deficit in combined park and beach recreation acreage, there is also an overall shortage in active playfields throughout Newport Beach. Many of the service areas within the City, as discussed in greater detail below, may have a park surplus but are still experiencing a deficit in active playfields. Also, it is difficult to provide playfields because of the large amount of land required for sports fields, the lack of suitable vacant land, and the high cost of such land within the City. The city-wide parks and recreation facilities needs described below have been identified through the following: (1) community, surveys (administered from December 1996 to February, 1997), (2) data shown in Table Rl (Parkland Acreage Needs), and (3) monitoring of the use of recreation programs and facilities. Table . Acreage Service Area Existin Park Acreage, June 2005 Park Acres Needed Park Acres Existing Active Beach Recreation Acreage Combined Park 1, Acreage Deficit ( -) Excess ( +) 1. West Newport 64.7 9.1 34 43.1 -21.6 2. Balboa Peninsula 25.5 6.5 44 50.5 +25.0 3. Newport Heights /Upper Bay 64.3 50.2 0 50.2 -14.1 4. Santa Ana Heights 3.2 6.8 0 6.8 +3.6 5. Lower Bay 17.3 1 0.1 0 0.1 -17.2 6. Balboa Island 17.9 0.3 1 1 1.3 -16.6 7. Eastbluff 31.3 71.0 0 71.0 +39.7 8. Big Canyon 13.9 0 0 0 -119 9. Newport Center 10.9 19 I 0 I 19 +8.1 10. Corona del Mar 44.4 23.9 11.4 35.3 -9.1 11. Harbor View 72.2 1 99.5 0 99.5 +27.3 12. Newport Coast' 50 58.1` 0 -50 Totals 415.6a 286.4 90.4b 376.8 - 38.8" - Newport Coast Private Park Area is 58.1 ac. Newport Coast parks use and maintenance are subject to the terms of the Pre Annexation Agreement. -Deficillexcess acreage if no additional parks are built. - 83.120 x 5 ac. per thousand = 415.6 ac. Induces beach area where active recreation takes place (i.e., typically within 100 feet of the water). In addition, there are 174 acres of passive beach open space, 136 acres of open space land in the Upper Bay Ecological reserve, and an undetermined amount of water open space in the Upper Bay and Newport Harbor. MNewport Beach General Plan 1 I I �I I O I I 1 I Recreation Element Identified Issues and Needs Sports Fields— Perhaps the fastest growing recreational demand in Newport Beach is the need for additional sports fields, especially lighted facilities available for after -work sports leagues. This need stems from the evolving nature of sports activities, diversity of sports that residents are involved in, growing participation of girls in a number of field sports, the lengthening of seasons for many sports and consequent season overlap, the need for sports facilities for the physically challenged, and the continuing high level of participation in company sports leagues such as coed softball. Meeting this need will be a challenge because of the large amount of area required for sports fields, the lack of suitable vacant land in the City, and the high cost of such land. In addition, school districts are adding new teams to accommodate the diversity of sports students are interested in, making it more difficult for the Guy's Recreation Department to use school sports fields to provide public recreation opportunities. Indoor Facilities —The community surveys emphasized the need for additional gymnasium or other indoor sports facilities, such as for basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. With the exception of the West Newport Community Center, all of the current indoor facilities owned by the City are small and consist of one or two small classrooms. There is a need for community centers with large meeting and multipurpose rooms that can be programmed for marry different classes and activities. Additional indoor facilities should be planned for the long -term, located preferablv within a community -level park. Community Pool Facilities —The need surveys showed a strong desire for additional adult and youth swimming pool and aquatic sports facilities and programs. The Cite does not own a swimming pool and currently offers all aquatics programs to the communiry at one of two high school pools. There is a growing demand through the schools for additional aquatic programs serving the students, thereby limiting the amount of time the City can operate programs for the general public. Sharing of School Facilities— Public schools within the City administered by the Newport -Mesa Unified School District contain a number of important indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. After - school recreational use of these facilities including playfields, swimming pools, gymnasiums, and other facilities could be utilized by other non - school age residents of Newport Beach to maximize the recreational opportunities available. However, as schools evolve in function, the City's Recreation Department may lose use of these school facilities. Other Facilities —Other identified facility needs include hike and pedestrian trails, lighted tennis courts, dog parks, tot lots /playgrounds, golf driving range, public marine recreational and educational facilities, and public restrooms. Temporary Events — Temporary events such as festivals are held at parks and recreation facilities within the City. During these events, access to and use of these facilities could be impacted. 1 Marine Recreation and Facilities The citywide marine recreation and facilities needs described below have been identified through community surveys (administered from December 1996 to February 1997), through the data in Table Rl (Parkland Acreage Needs), and through monitoring of the use of recreation programs and facilities. I INewport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element Identified Issues and Needs Boating Facilities — Although not as great as the need for sports fields, there is a substantial demand for public boat launching facilities, sailing facilities, marine sanitation facilities, and guest slips. In addition, there is a continuing high level of interest in crew rowing and outrigger paddling activities and facilities. Shoreline Access — Throughout Southern California, access to the shoreline is restricted to the public due to private residential communities. Although most of the shoreline in Newport Beach is publicly owned and accessible, there are a few private residential communities that impede public access to and along the shoreline. Temporary Events — Newport Beach's coastal areas have long been the venue for temporary events, including fibn production, surfing Addit Iona / boating facilities ate an identified need inNewpodBeach. contests, volleyball tournaments, runs, races, concerts, boat shows, and other such competitions, exhibitions, and events. Also, a number of view parks have become popular locations for large private gatherings. The nature and frequency of such events can impact access to the shoreline and other coastal resources. SERVICE AREAS The City has been divided into service areas, as shown in Figure R2, for the purposes of park planning and to equitably administer parkland declications and fees provided by residential development. Two of the 12 service areas within the City, Newport Center and Harbor View, have no identified park and recreation needs, as discussed below. Service Area 9— Newport Center. There is park surplus within this service area. The Back Bay View Park was completed in the summer of 2005, and a new passive park, Newport Center Park, is planned for development sometime after 2006. Service Area 11-- Harbor View. There is a surplus in park area, and the Harbor View Service Area contains substantial active and passive recreation facilities. The City's efforts should be focused on maintaining and /or upgrading existing facilities, such as Grant Howald Park, Arroyo Park and Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Parks and Recreational Facilities Service area parks and recreational facilities needs described below have been identified through community survevs (administered from December 1996 to February 1997), through the data in Table Rl (Parkland Acreage Needs), and through monitoring of the use of recreation programs and facilities. Newport Beach General Plan x U x Q � m S d C Q Z Z Q O im CL U w s 0 a a® $ i 8 o � g m d Y iy Y za oV V O o a a� z :E Ruo zV O U U qoo w s a a® $ i 8 o � g w pl Recreation Element ' Identified Issues and Needs Service Area 1 —West Newport. Most of West Newport's recreation land is in beaches. There is a deficit of 21.6 acres, and a need for sports fields within a new community or neighborhood -level park. A There is a future park site identified in this service area, Sunset Ridge Park which is designated as an active park to include ball fields, picnic areas, a playground, parking, and restrooms. Additionally, an active community park (possibly lighted) should be developed in Banning Ranch, regardless of the ultimate development of the site, to accommodate the Service Area and Citywide needs for active sports fields. ' Service Area 2— Balboa Peninsula. Like West Newport, most of the peninsula's recreation area is in beaches. This area has little vacant land for development and the population is expected to remain stable. Although there is currently a surplus in park acreage, any future park needs can be satisfied via the renovation and upgrading of facilities, such as those at Las Arenas Park and Peninsula Park. Additional active park facilities are desirable, along with support facilities such as restrooms, showers and drinking fountains. There is also a need for adclitional boat launching and mooring facilities, as well as pedestrian pathways to and along the Bay. Future development of the City's Marina Park property could provide for the existing community center and the City's current sailing and boating facilities on the site to be renovated and expanded. Service Area 3— Newport Heights /Harbor Highlands. This area is largely built out and contains several important park and recreation facilities. Substantial school recreation facilities, including Newport Harbor High School, Ensign Junior High, Mariners Flementarv, and Newport Heights Elementary, compensate for the deficiency in total park area. Service Area 4 —Santa Ana Heights /Airport Commercial. There is currently a park surplus, and the present two -acre Bayview Park and the proximity of the Upper Bay recreation area provide substantial recreational opportunities for th s area. There is also a planned pocket park and the City is planning a joint use community center project with the YMCA and there is the possibility that the Caltrans site may be a future park location. However, this service area is experiencing a shortfall in active playfields. In addition, the population within this service area is expected to increase under the General Plan. Future development however will be subject to special provisions that require the provision of on -site recreational amenities, and dedication of land or payment of in -lieu fees. Service Area 5 —Lower Bay. This area contains Lido Isle and the Bayside Drive area and is largely built out. Although there is a deficiencv in park area, the service area has substantial private recreational and boating facilities. It is also adjacent to Area 3 (Newport Heights) where there are extensive recreational facilities. Because of these factors and the fact there is little or no vacant land suitable for park use, the provision of additional parkland is probably not feasible in this area. Service Area (~Balboa Island. This area is similar, in terms of recreation needs and conditions with a deficiency in park area, to Area 5 above. However, Balboa Island contains more public recreational facilities in the form of public beach area, the Carroll Beek Community Center, and Balboa Island Park (a mini - park). The acquisition of additional parkland is probably not feasible in this area. Service Area 7— Eastbluff /North Ford. Although there is a numerical excess of existing parkland in this area, most of the land is limited to passive use, such as Big Canyon Park. Additional sports fields and other active facilities will be needed to satisfy the recreational demands from new development. I INewport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element However, this Service Area is adjacent to Service Area 11 Harbor View, which contains the 47.6 acre ' public park in Bonita Canyon that is available to all Newport Beach residents. Service Area 8--Big Canyon /Belcourt. Although there are substantial private facilities, there are no ' public recreation facilities in this area; thus, there is park deficiency. However, this Service Area is adjacent to Service Area 11 Harbor View, which contains the 47.6 acre public park in Bonita Canyon that is available to all Newport Beach residents. Service Area 10---Corona del -Mar. Although there is a deficiency in park area, existing active and passive facilities should meet present and future need, provided these facilities are renovated and upgraded to meet demand for sports fields and active recreation. Service Area 12— Newport Coast. This area is deficient in public facilities, but exceeds the City park ratio standard if its extensive private facilities are included. Currently, there is one public park planned for development in the future at the end of Ridge Road, and a neighborhood community center that will include meeting and activity rooms and a gymnasium. The remaining parks in the Service Area are operated and maintained pursuant to the Pre - Annexation Agreement which, requires that the City lease back public open space areas and parks to one ore more of the homeowners associations in the Service Area. The City's Recreation Department has not been permitted to offer programs at the , privately- operated parks. The youth of Newport Coast Service Area participate in programs outside of the service area. Goals and Policies R1 Provision of Facilities — Provision of adequate park and recreation facilities that meet the recreational needs of existing and new residents of the community. Nelghborhood Park Children's play area MINewport Beach General Plan I ' Policies R 1.1 R 1.2 I Recreation Element Provision of Parkland Require future development to dedicate land or pay in -lieu fees at a minimum of 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons. Imp 8.1, 33.3, 44.3) New Residential Subdivisions Require developers of new residential subdivisions to provide parklands at five acres per 1,000 persons, as stated in the City's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance, or to contribute in -lieu fees for the development of public recreation facilities meeting demands generated by the development's resident population. (Imp 8.1, 33.3, 44.3) 1 R 1.3 High- Density Residential Developments Require developers of new high - density residential developments on parcels eight acres or larger, to provide on -site recreational amenities. For these developments, 44 square feet of on -site recreational amenities shall be provided for each dwelling unit in addition to the requirements under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. Can -site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability- for recreation and outdoor activity. These recreational amenities can also include swimming pools, exercise facilities, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Where there is insufficient land to provide on -site recreational amenities, the developer shall be required to pay the City of Newport Beach cash in -lieu that would be used to develop or upgrade nearby recreation facilities to offset user demand as defined in the Citv's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance. The acreage of on -site open space developed with residential projects may be credited against the parkland dedication requirements where it is accessible to the public during daylight hours, visible from public rights -of -way, and is of sufficient size to accommodate recreational use by the public. However, the credit for the provision of on -site open space shall not exceed 30 °/, of the parkland dedication requirements. (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 8.1, 33.3, 44.3) R 1.4 Park Fee Update Update the park fee assessed to new residential development in lieu of dedicating park land on a regular basis. (Imp 33.3, 44.3) R 1.5 Density Bonuses Consider development of incentives such as density bonuses for private commercial, office, and other developments to provide usable open space such as rooftop courts, pocket parks, public plazas, jogging trails, and pedestrian trails. (Imp 2.1) INewport Beach General Plan M I Recreation Element R 1.6 R 1.7 im R 1.9 Parkland Acquisition Criteria Use the following criteria when considering acquisition for parkland: Omp 33.1) a. City's identified current and projected needs for recreation and sports facilities b. City's needs for recreation facilities based on location of existing facilities c. The preservation of natural resources, historic and cultural areas d. Ease of accessibility e. Usability of proposed parklands considering topography and other landform constraints f Consistency with established parks and recreational facility Goal g. fiscal impact on General Fund for anv immediately needed refurbishments and on -going maintenance h. The existence of a deficiency in a particular Service Area Parkland Site Suitability In the event that surplus school sites become available for parkland acquisition, site desirability should be evaluated using the following criteria: (1mp 33.1) a. Does the school site currently provide recreational facilities that have been identified to meet local or community -wide needs? b. Are other public lands in the vicinity of the school site inadequate to meet the identified existing or foreseeable needs of the community for recreation or open space purposes? c. is the school site a more economical or otherwise more feasible alternative than other parcels which are available as potential sites in the area? Private Parkland Coordinate with the appropriate home owners association to conduct Ciro recreation programs on private parkland. (Imp 40.2) One ford Road community park Passive Parks Use underuriliz.cd City rights- of -wav located on Ocean Boulevard and Bayside Drive in Corona del "Mar as passive parks, (Imp 33.1, 33.2) MINewport Beach General Plan I Recreation Element R 1.10 Priority for Facility Provision Provide additional park and recreation facilities that meet the needs as identified by direct feedback from residents, analysis of future trends, and through observations by Recreation and Senior Services staff, as shown in figure R2. (Imp 33.1, 33.2) Parks 1. Newport (,enter Service Area: Develop Newport Ccntcr Park as a passive park 2. West Newport Service Area: Develop Sunset Ridge Park, an active park with plavtields, picnic areas, a playground, and other facilities 3. Newport Coast Service .Area: Develop an active park located at the end of Ridge Park Road; and develop a community center and a gymnasium 4. Santa Ana I leights /Airport Commercial Service Area: Develop a pocket park in Santa Ana Heights 5. West Newport Service Area: In the Banning ranch area develop an active community park of 20 to 30 acres with consideration of night lighting G. Balboa Peninsula Service Area: Develop the Marina Park site for marine and /or recreational facilities Recreation facilities 1. Complete the Santa Ana Heights and Newport Coast Community Centers in a manner that allows the provision of a variety of recreational programs while meeting the needs of the community 2. Renovate the Oasis Senior Center to continue to function as a multipurpose senior center that meets the needs of the senior populaoon 3. Renovate the existing recreation facilities to ensure thec are a safe environment and offer quality programs and services R 1.11 Update of Priority for Facility Provision Review the list of identified community park and recreation needs on a regular basis, and update them as priorities for facilities change. (Imp 33.1) R 1.12 Update of Priority Usage Review pohcics regularly for priorin usage of facilities to ensure fair and balanced assignments. Priority hierarchy shall be weighted for programs that are inclusive in nature and provide for the recreational enrichment of communitc's youth, adults, groups, and businesses. Scheduling shall be done in a manner that accommodates both the needs of organized activities as well as casual use by residents. Consideration shall also be given to the proper maintenance and revitalization of facilities when scheduling programs and activities. (Imp 33.1) Newport Beach General Plan M I Recreation Element R2 Maintenance and Preservation — Maintenance and preservation of existing parks and recreation facilities. Policies R 2.1 Enhancement of Facilities Use funding from the City's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance to enhance existing parks and recreation facilities. (Imp 44.3) R 2.2 Preservation of Public Parkland Protect public parkland from non - recreational uses; any loss of parkland through governmental action shall be replaced in -kind. (Imp 33.1) R 2.3 Preservation of Public Beaches Preserve all public beaches for public only purposes. (Imp 33.1) R3 Accessibility of Facilities — Accessible parks and recreation facilities to persons with disabilities. Policies R 3.1 Adequate Access Ensure that parks and recreation facilities include provisions for adequate access for persons with disabilities and that existing facilities are appropriately retrofitted to include such access as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Imp 33.1) R 3.2 Provision of Beach Wheelchairs Provide beach wheelchairs commensurate with demand. (Imp 33.1) R 3.3 Facility Design Design guardrails on parks, piers, trails, and public viewing areas to take into consideration the views at the eye level of persons in wheelchairs. (Imp 33.1) MINewport Beach General Plan I Recreation Element R4 Provision of Recreation Programs — Provision of a variety of seasonal and year -round recreational programs designed to meet the needs of all residents, including children, seniors, and persons with special needs. Policies R 4.1 R 4.2 R 4.3 R 4.4 R 4.5 Provision of Recreation Services Provide high quality recreational services through professionally- trained recreational personnel to program participants. (Imp 40.2) Compatible Recreation Activities Provide a variety of compatible recreational activities within a given location. (Imp 40.2) Variety of Programs Provide a variety of quality programs offered in safe and secure environments for the community's youth that enhance and extend the learning dap, promote health and wellness, encourage expansion of skills, and reinforce self esteem, good character, and positive behavior. (imp 40.1, 40.2) Recreational use o /Newport Harbor Youth Sports Programs Prioritize outdoor City- sponsored youth sports programs that are inclusive in nature, not for profit, and recreational in focus at City facilities. (Imp 40.1, 402) Variety of Adult Recreational Programs Provide a variety of quality enrichment and recreational programs for the adult population that promote health and wellness; development and /or enhancement of skills and talents; extend learning opportunities; promote Newport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element sportsmanship; and provide unique opportunities to engage in new activities. (Imp 40.1, 40.2) R 4.6 Self Sustaining Adult Recreational Programs Design adult programs to be self sustaining in nature, covering all direct expenses and administrative overhead costs. (Imp 40.2) R 4.7 Senior Programs Provide quality services and programs which meet social, recreational and health needs of the senior population. (Imp 40.2) R 4.8 Optimization of Senior Programs Maintain and form partnersh ps with other organizations in order to optimize the services and programs available to seniors in this community. (Imp 19.16, 40.2) R 4.9 Priority Usage of Senior Programs Give priority usage to senior programs before other uses are allowed in facilities that are designated for senior services. (Imp 40.1, 40.2) R5 Joint Use Facilities — Maximized use of the community's recreational resources by coordinating with the agencies responsible for non -city recreational facilities and open space. Policies R 5.1 Non -City Facilities and Open Space Utilize non -City recreational facilities and open space (i.e., Newport -Mesa Unified School District, county, and state facilities) to supplement the park and recreational needs of the community. Maintain the use of existing shared facilities, and expand the use of non -city facilities /amenities where desirable and feasible. (Imp 19.2, 19.3, 19.8, 33.2) R 5.2 School Districts Expand and maintain existing joint use agreements with Newport -Mesa Unified School District for use of facilities that will enhance the provision of parks and recreational facilities for residents. (Imp 19.2, 33.1) MINewport Beach General Plan Recreation Element R 5.3 New Joint -Use Agreements Develop additional long -term, joint -use agreements with other public and private agencies to assure recreation facilities for future generations. (Imp 19.2, 19.3, 19.8, 33.1) ' R 5.4 Maintenance of Existing Facilities Maintain existing joint use of facilities for Citv- operated recreational programs on City -owned properties that are used for other purposes, as needed. (Imp 33.1, 40.2) R 5.5 Public Facilities Design public facilities to incorporate recreational elements such as children's play areas, rooftop courts, pocket parks, and usable public plazas. (Imp 33.1) R 5.6 New Joint -Use Facilities Explore use of government -owned surplus or remnant parcels for public park use. (Imp 19.3, 19.8, 33.1) R6 Provision of Coastal Recreational Opportunities — Protection and enhancement of a wide -range of recreational opportunities along the coast and beaches. Policies R 6.1 Protection of Recreational Opportunities Protect recreational opportunities along the coast and beaches from non- recreational uses. Where feasible, expand and enhance recreational opportunities along the coast and beaches. (Imp 33.1, 42.2) Newport Beach General Plan W Recreation Element R 6.2 R 6.3 W-w Bicycling and otherrecreational use of Newport Beach's beaches Interagency Coordination Cooperate with the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Department of Fish and Game, and Orange County to protect, expand and enhance opportunities for recreational activities at County and State beaches and parks. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.8) Recreational Commercial Uses Allow recreational commercial uses in commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay. (Imp 2.1) Commercial recreational use of Newport Harbor Newport Beach General Plan Recreation Element R7 Provision of Adequate Support Facilities Adequate support facilities serving recreational opportunities within the coastal zone. Policies R 7.1 Public Coastal Access Protect public coastal access recreational opportunities through the provision of adequate support facilities and services. (Imp 33.1, 33.2) R 7.2 Facilities and Services Location Distribute support facilities and services in coastal areas to avoid overcrowding and overuse by the public (Imp 2.1, 33.1) R 7.3 Flexibility of Facilities and Services Location itila ntain the ability to distribute, remove and relocate support facilities and services in coastal areas in response to changes in demographics and recreational interests while continuing to provide comparable facilities and levels of service. (Imp 2.1, 33.1) R 7.4 Facilities and Services Location Outside of City Facilities Cooperate with the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Department of fish and Game, Orange County, and private organizations to protect, expand and enhance support facilities and services at County and State beaches and parks. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.8, 33.1) R8 Provision of Marine Recreation Facilities— Provision and maintenance of marine recreation - related facilities that enhance the enjoyment of the City's natural resources. Newport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element Policies 0M. ME Active beach recreation Existing Facilities Utilize existing City marine recreational facilities, including piers, docks, bays, beaches and educational and support facilities such as the intercollegiate rowing facilities, marine ways and services, launching facilities, pump -out stations, parking facilities, restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, and concessions. (Imp 30.1, 33.2) .s.r' Water recreation opportunities Provision of New Facilities Provide additional marine recreational, educational and support facilities and opportunities as feasible. (Imp 30.1, 33.1) R 8.3 Interagency Coordination to Provide New Facilities Encourage the provision of guest slips, moorings, waste pump -out stations, and anchorages in Newport Harbor. Coordinate work with the Orange County Harbor, Beaches, and Parks Department to provide such facilities where appropriate and feasible. (Policy HB6.3) (Imp '19.3, 30.1, 33.'1) R 8.4 Marine Safety Provide for marine safety such as lifeguards, harbor patrol, police, traffic and parking enforcement. (Imp 33.1, 42.2) Newport Beach General Plan I Recreation Element Involving youth in beach safety— Junior Lifeguards R 8.5 Support Facilities Protect and, where feasible, expand, and enhance: (Policy H136.4) (Imp 30.1, 33.1) • Waste pump -out stations • Vessel launching facilities • Low -cost public launching facilities • Marinas and dry boat storage facilities • Guest docks at public facilities, yacht clubs and at privately owned- marinas, restaurants and other appropriate locations • Facilities and services for visiting vessels • Facilities necessary to support vessels berthed or moored in the harbor, such as boat haul out facilities • Exisung harbor support uses serving the needs of existing waterfront uses, recreational boaters, the boating community, and visiting vessels R 8.6 Public Recreational Access Provide shore moorings and offshore moorings as an important source of low - cost public recreational access to the water and harbor. (Imp 30.1, 33.1) R 8.7 Marine Recreational Programs Protect and enhance specific programs that utilize the harbor, bay, and ocean such as the City's sailing program and junior lifeguard program. (Imp 40.2, 42.2) R9 Provision of Public Access Provision and maintenance of public access for recreational purposes to the City's coastal resources. (Goal H136) Newport Beach General Plan M Recreation Element Policies R 9.1 Provision of Public Coastal Access Provide adequate public access to the shoreline, beach, coastal parks, trails, and bay, acquire additional public access points to these areas and provide parking, where possible. (Policy 1-1136.1) (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 12.3) R 9.2 Waterfront Public Walkways Expand waterfront public walkways per policies in the Circulation Element. (Policies CE5.1.14, 1-1136.2) (Imp 2.1, 21.12, 29.2) R 9.3 Sign Program As part of a uniform coastal access signing program, provide information to direct the public to parking areas, restrooms, and other support facilities. (Imp 29.1, 29.2) R 9.4 Bay /Harbor Encroachments Protect public access to coastal resources from bay /harbor encroachments such as piers, floats, and bulkheads. (Imp 2.1, 12.3) R 9.5 Private /Gated Communities Protect public access to coastal resources from private /gated communities. (Imp 2.1, 12.3) R 9.6 Special Events Require that impacts to public access, recreation, and coastal resources be minimized as a result from special events. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 9.1, 36.1) Newport Beach General Plan I VLdLe IIML .-A Arts and Cultural Element ARTS AND An Active and Vital Arts Introduction Arts and cultural activities play an important role in community life and have been a valued component of Newport Beach for over 125 years. Newport Beach has a wide range of art and cultural organizations, resources, attractions, and activities that are a source of community pride and enrichment. These achievements have evolved over time and have been the result of the dedication and involvement of numerous individuals, groups, and organizations. However, without intervention, coordination, preservation and promotion, art and cultural activities and resources can easily be lost through destruction, indifference, or through unintended land use decisions or policies. The goals and policies of the Arts and Culture Chapter are intended to be a guide for meeting the future cultural needs of the community. Future challenges in Newport Beach require maximizing the community's cultural arts potential by coordinating with various community groups, businesses, agencies, citizens and the City to create an active and cohesive cultural and arts programs. The Chapter is intended to serve as a mechanism for integrating these resources in order to provide improved and expanded arts and cultural facilities and programs to the community. Newport Beach General Plan I Arts and Cultural Element Community Organizations and Programs CULTURAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS Newport Beach's nonprofit arts community includes a broad array of organizations, and a substantial number of arts programs and activities. There is a diverse range of artistic disciplines and a strong focus on programs for children and youth. Through its grant program, the City of Newport Beach distributes funds to arts organizations on a yearly basis, which enables them to expand their cultural programs offered in the community. Through its Department of Recreation and Senior Services, the City also provides year -round educational programs for adults and children in music, dance, arts and crafts, and drama. CULTURAL ELEMENT and Cultural Community Newport Beach's arts community also contains various private and nonprofit arts organizations and arts groups. These groups include the Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Theatre Arts Center, Baroque ;Music Festival, Newport Beach Arts Foundation, and the Newport Beach Theatre Company. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ARTS COMMISSION The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertairung to artistic, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the City. Established in 1972, as the Newport Beach Arts Committee and in 1974 in the City Charter as the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, the Commission recommends to the City Council ordinances, rules, and regulations as it ' may deem necessary for the administration and preservation of the arts, performing arts, and historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community. The Arts Commission, working with staff in the Cultural Arts Office, provides free or low -cost programs for cultural enrichment including temporary, art exhibits at City Hall and the Central Library, juried art exhibitions, permanent art collections for City facilities, summer concert in the park series, arts lectures for the public, cultural festivals, and performances, educational seminars and workshops. The Arts Commission also participates in the designation of historical landmarks, and reviews design elements for public sculpture, fountains, murals, benches, and other fixtures. D ' Newport Beach General Plan M Arts and Cultural Element PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS FACILITIES The primary performing arts facilities in Newport Beach are those that are associated with local cultural arts organizations and programs. They include the Newport Theatre Arts Center and the Orange County Museum of Art, which has an auditorium that seats 120 people. Local schools have auditoriums and other facilities that can be used as performing arts spaces, such as Loats Auditorium at Newport Harbor High School. In addition, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater is a planned facility, which will seat approximately 350 people. Ii I r� Nakayoshi —Goad Friends. Located in /rant of the Central Library, this , Japanese friendship statue was a gift from Newport Beach's sister City Okazaki, Japan. It depicts two children embracing and sits on a large granite base with a plaque describing the piece and declaring the citizens of Civic facilities in Newport Beach, such as the Newport Beach and Okazaki as friends . library and City Hall, have exhibition spaces that display the work of local artists. The Central Library visual arts gallery, displays different exhibitions of local artists bi- monthly. The library also hosts a variety of programs for adults, including Sunday musicals, art exhibitions, author appearances, lecture series, book discussions, and Internet workshops. MUSEUMS In addition to the numerous galleries throughout the City, Newport Beach is also home to a variety of museums. Located in near the Fashion Island Shopping Center, the Orange Countv Museum of Art, features modern and contemporary art. The museum houses a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, and changing installations, all documenting California's artistic heritage. Newport Beach Film Festival The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is located in the "Pride of Newport, "a 190 -foot paddle wheeler docked in Newport Harbor. The museum focuses on industrial and recreational history and features local photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. Sherman Library for California History, located in Corona del Mar, features detailed exhibits on the history of the Pacific southwest, as well as a public garden. The Newport Sports Collection Museum, located in Newport Center offers several educational programs to motivate youth to stay in school and be active in athletics. EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Various festivals and events occur throughout the year in Newport Beach. Some of these attractions include the Newport Beach Jazz festival, Concerts in the Parks hosted by the City Arts Newport Beach General Plan Arts and Cultural Element ' Commission, Newport Beach Festival of the Arts, Shakespeare by the Sea, Balboa Island Art Walk, Southern California Plein Air Painter's Association (SOCa1PAPA), yearly Sandcastle contest, the countywide Imagination Celebration, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. I I Goals and Policies CA 1 ' Active and vital arts and cultural activities and programs that enrich the community. Policies CA 1.1 Public Projects Encourage the incorporation of public art into major public projects that enhance the City's community character as well as its built environment, through public art donations, and working with local artists, students, and community groups to create public art projects. (Imp, 40.1, 43.3) CA 1.2 Private Projects Encourage the incorporation of public art into larger commercial projects that enhance the City's community character as well as its built environment. (Imp 2.1) CA 1.3 Promotion of Cultural Arts Build public awareness and encourage participation in the City's arts and cultural activities. (Imp 4421, 43.2) CA 1.4 Events and Programs Encourage the continuation and expansion of cultural arts events and programs such as festivals, seminars, workshops, concerts in the parks, and community cultural festivals. (Imp 43.1, 43.2) CA 1.5 Arts Education Partner with the community to encourage and strengthen arts education for children, youth, adults and seniors in the Cite. (Imp 43.1, 43.2) Newport Beach General Plan M Arts and Cultural Element CA 2 Adequate physical facilities and venues that support cultural art programs. Policies CA 2.1 Facilities Explore opportunities to accommodate current or emerging cultural arts programs within existing and new facilities by working with community groups for sharing of performance and exhibit space and considering the potential for new facilities. (Imp 9.1, 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) CA 2.2 Shared Venues Continue the use of shared exhibit space for the display of arts exhibitions such as the Central Library and City Hall. (Imp 9.1) CA 3 Establish a broad range of public and private funding sources to support cultural arts goals and activities. Policies CA 3.1 Public and Private Sources Support the efforts of non - profit, private and community organizations to apply for public and private grants and promote donations to support art and cultural activities. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) CA 3.2 Volunteer Opportunities Promote and support volunteer opportunities for public involvement in arts and cultural programs and events. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) CA 3.3 Additional Resources Utilize cultural resources outside of Newport Beach. Continue to promote the Newport Beach Sister City Association and other cultural exchange programs. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) Newport Beach General Plan II L Arts and Cultural Element CA 3.4 Cultural Tourism Promote cultural tourism in Newport Beach to attract visitors and tourists interested in cultural events. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) CA 3.5 Funding Provide funding for the arts in Newport Beach. (Imp 433) Newport Beach General Plan M I i l � TA' _ 6'' - d � � S ' � T /. Natural Resources Element NATURAL Protecting Newport Beach's Introduction The primary objective of the Natural Resources Element is to provide direction regarding the conservation, development, and utifizarion of natural resources. It identifies Newport Beach's natural resources and policies for their preservation, development, and wise use. This element addresses: water supply (as a resource) and water quality (includes bay and ocean quality, and potable drinking water), air quality, terrestrial and marine biological resources, open space, archaeological and paleontological resources, mineral resources, visual resources, and energy. A commitment to sustainable development through the efficient use and conservation of natural resources is important to meet the needs of current and future residents of Newport Beach. Commitment to conservation secures ongoing availability of finite resources such as an ample supply of safe water, diversity of biological resources, and available energy resources. This assurance contributes substantially to the physical and psychological health and well -being of the community and strengthens the vitality of the local and regional economic base. Newport Beach General Plan 11 Natural Resources Element Context 1 WATER SUPPLY rWater supply is an important resource that needs to be used efficiently. Water service within Newport Beach is provided be the City, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), and Mesa Consolidated Water District (1blesa). Generally, Newport Beach provides water service to approximately 13.5 square miles of the City; IRWD serves approximately nine square miles; and Mesa serves less than one square mile. Domestic water for the City is supplied by both groundwater and imported surface water. Currendy, about 64 percent of the water supplied to both the City and Mesa's service area is from groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin (administered by the Orange County Water District or RESOURCES ELEMENT Environmental Quality OCWD), and the remaining 36 percent of water supply is provided by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), which delivers surface water imported from the Colorado River and State Water Project. This ratio can change year to year based on the OCW'D's administration of the Basin's supply. Approximately 35 percent of IRWD's current water supply is purchased from MWD, with the remaining 65 percent coming from groundwater. rThe future supply projection assumes that the City will continue to produce groundwater and purchase local water from MWD, which is projected to meet 100 percent of the City's imported water ' needs until the year 2030. Beyond that, improvements associated with the State Water Project supply, additional local projects, conservation, and additional water transfers would be needed to adequately provide surface water to the City. The Groundwater Replenishment System (GRS), a joint venture by OCWD and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), will help reduce Orange County and Newport Beach's reliance on imported surface water by taking treated wastewater and injecting it into the groundwater basin. GRS will be online by 2007, and will produce approximately 70,000 acre feet ' of water per year. OCWD projects that there would be sufficient groundwater supplies to meet any future demand requirements in Newport Beach. 1RWD's treated and clear groundwater supplies are also expected to be a significant source of potable water supply in the future. MWD water will be ' required for supplemental supply as well as peak and emergency conditions. In an effort to effectively manage water resources, the City's service area participates in regional water management programs that assist in the development of resource mixes that balance water supply sources and meet future local and regional water requirements. In addition, all service providers focus on demand management efforts that promote efficient water use and effective management of imported and local water supplies through a variety of water conservation programs. Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element ' The City also began purchasing recycled water from OCWD and 1RW'D in 1999, and has identified and approached all cost - effective end users in the City that could potentially use recvcled water, and uses a combination of incentives to encourage recycling. The City has maximized opportunities for end users of recycled water and could only increase users if a neighboring water agency provided the reclaimed water to the City. Both Mesa and 1RWD encourage water recycling as well. Currently, reclaimed water makes up 20 percent of 1RWD's total water supply-. WATER QUALITY Newport Beach's greatest resources are its coastline and bay. urban runoff from the surrounding watershed impacts not only the biological diversity and functionality of Newport Bay and the surrounding coastal waters, but also its water quality. This runoff includes various pollutants, such as fecal materials from pets, oil and grease, fertilizers, and other urban -based pollutants. The City has traditionally been concerned regarding these issues and has embarked on a number of `'iZ" programs to improve its quality. Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)- Newport Bay receives urban runoff from the Newport Bay watershed, and is designated as "water quality- limited" for four impairments under the federal Clean Water Act's Section 303(d). Being "water quality - limited" means that a water body is "not reasonably expected to attain or maintain water quafity standards" without additional regulation. The law requires that US FTA develop TMDLs for each impaired China Cove Beach, Corona de /Mar water body in the nation, which specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. A TMDL may also include a plan for bringing an impaired water body, back within standards. TMDLs have been developed for the following substances in Newport Beach: sediment, nutrients, fecal coliform, and toxic pollutants. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)— Additionally, Newport Beach operates a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit under the NPDES. MS4 permits require an aggressive water quality ordinance, specific municipal practices, and the use of best management practices (BMPs) in many development - related activities to further reduce the amount of contaminants in urban runoff. MS4 permits also require local agencies to cooperatively develop a public education campaign to inform people about what they can do to protect water quality. Sanitary Sewer Overflows — Newport Beach owns and operates a wastewater collection system that collects residential and commercial wastewater and transports it for treatment to the Orange County Sanitation District. Portions of the City receive wastewater service from iRWD. Residences and businesses hook up private lateral lines to the City's collection lines. Private and public lines and the City's pump stations have the potential to cause sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), which may lead to several beach closures in and around Newport Beach each year. Most SSOs in the area are caused by fine blockages from grease and root clogs, or maintenance failures of plumbing associated with pump Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element stations. The City regulates the disposal of grease and other insoluble waste, and follows a defined Sewer System Master Plan to replace or reline older wastewater lines and upgrade pump stations. 1 AIR QUALITY Newport Beach is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Basin), named so because its geographical formation is that of a basin, with the surrounding mountains trapping the air and its pollutants in the valleys or basins below. Due to the typical daily wind pattern, much of the Basin is rflushed of high levels of air pollutants on most spring and early summer days. From late summer through the winter months, the flushing is less pronounced because of lighter wind speeds. Mobile sources account for the majority of the air pollutant emissions within the Basin. Both the Federal and State governments have established ambient air quality standards for outdoor co ncentrations of various pollutants in order to protect public health. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is responsible for bringing air quality within the Basin into conformity with the national and state standards. In an effort to monitor the various concentrations of air pollutants throughout the Basin, the SCAQMD has divided the region into 27 source receptor areas (SRAs). Newport Beach is located within SRA 18, which encompasses the North Coastal Orange County area. The air pollutants for which national and state standards have been promulgated and which are most relevant to air quality planning and regulation include ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). As of 2003, SRA 18 (lid not exceed state or national standards for any criteria pollutant monitored. Toxic air contaminants are also a concern in the air basins, but are different than the "criteria" pollutants listed above in that ambient air quality standards have not been established for them, largely because there are hundreds of air toxics and their effects on health tend to be local rather than regional. These contaminants include chemical substances that may be emitted from a variety of common sources including gasoline stations, motor vehicles, dry cleaners, painting and industrial operations, etc. ' Land use patterns and density of development affect the amount of air pollutants that are generated by communities. Newport Beach is a low - density community, where the distance between uses is greater than in high - density communities. As a result, there are fewer public transportation routes and vehicles, and an increase in the number of motor vehicle trips and associated air pollutant emissions. Newport Beach is also a jobs -rich City, which increases the potential for emissions to be generated as employees or residents have to commute long distances to and from their homes and work. The City's Municipal Code does address air quality by establishing a special fund to receive revenue distributed by the SCAQMD. The SCAQMD imposes an additional vehicle registration fee, of which the City is eligible to receive a portion, to implement mobile source air pollution reduction programs. Aircraft Pollution Aircraft operations at the John Wayne Airport contribute air pollutants that affect residents and visitors of Newport Beach. Specifically, aircraft engines emit water vapor, carbon dioxide, small amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, sulfur gases, and soot and metal ' particles formed by the high temperature combustion of jet fuel during flight. NOx emissions are a Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element precursor to the formation of ground -level ozone, also known as smog. Ozone affects human pulmonary and respiratory health. Also, NOx reacts in the atmosphere to form secondary particulate matter (PM2.5), which also causes detrimental health effects. In addition, NOx, ozone, and PM adversely affect the environment in various ways including visibility impairment, crop damage, and acid rain. Aircraft engine emissions prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) were adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the united States in 1997. The City of Newport Beach does not have any specific regulations governing aircraft engine emissions. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES A variety of diverse, valuable, and sensitive biological resources occur within the City of Newport Beach. The terrestrial and marine resources that are present in the City are described below. Terrestrial Resources Many plant habitats can be found in Newport Beach that includes scrub, chaparral, grassland, and riparian habitats. Additionally, Newport Beach contains vernal pools, seeps, and wet meadows. Other plant habitats present in Newport Beach include annual grasslands, ruderal areas that are generally a result of disturbances caused by humans, and ornamental landscaping that consist of introduced trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf grass. Sensitive Terrestrial Species The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and the California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California identifies occurrences of federal- or State -listed or proposed endangered or threatened species, Federal Species of Concern, species categorized as Federal Species of Concern, California Species of Concern, or otherwise sensitive species or habitat that may occur within or in the immediate vicinity of Newport Beach. These species are protected under state and federal regulations. The databases indicate that there are three listed plant species that occur or have the potential to occur within the City of Newport Beach: San Fernando Valley spineflower, salt marsh bird's beak, and Crownbeard. Eleven listed wildlife species occur or have the potential to occur within the City of Newport Beach: San Diego fairy shrimp, Tidewater goby, California black rail, light- footed clapper rail, western snowy plover, California least tern, southwestern willow flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Belding's savannah sparrow, and pacific pocket mouse. In addition, other sensitive species include 27 sensitive wildlife species and 24 sensitive plant species that occur or potentially occur within the Newport Beach area. Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Marine Resources The marine resources of the City and surrounding ocean waters are very diverse. They include plants and animals of marshes and wetlands living in Upper Newport Bay, the developed channels, beaches, and hardscape of Lower Newport Bay (Newport Harbor), and the intertidal and subtidal landforms (sandy beaches, rocky intertidal, sandy subtidal, and subtidal reefs) along the coast of Newport Beach between Tide pools the Santa Ana River and the boundary between the City and Laguna Beach. Many of these areas are considered wetland habitat by the state of California and federal wedand definitions are protected by a no -net loss wetlands policy. Sensitive Marine Species Several species of marine mammals are present in the waters near the shore along the Newport coastline. All marine mammals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act ' Protected marine mammals that are most likely to occur in the City are: California sea fion, Harbor seal, California gray whale, Killer whale, Common dolphin, Pacific white sided dolphin, and Dall's porpoise. Harbor Seals can be found along the Newport Beach coastline Environmental Study Areas Eelgrass (Zostera marina), a flowering, marine vascular plant, is considered a sensitive marine resource due to its nursery function for invertebrates and fishes, and because it is considered critical foraging habitat for the federal- and state -fisted California least tern. Eelgrass is protected by the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Poficy, which requires impacts to this species be avoided, minimized or compensated. Other sensitive marine resources (shown in Figure NRl) include eelgrass restoration areas, Giant kelp, California Grunion, and California halibut. Undeveloped areas supporting natural habitats that may be capable of supporting sensitive biological resources within the City are also referred to as Environmental Study Areas (ESAs) by the Local Coastal Plan. An ESA may support species and habitats that are sensitive and rare within the region or max, function as a migration corridor for wildlife. The portions of the ESAs within the Coastal Zone Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element that contain sensitive or rare species are referred to as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs), as defined by the California Coastal Act. ESHAs are areas in which "plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or are especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem that could easily be disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments." The Coastal Act requires that ESHAs be protected against any significant disruption of habitat values. Only uses dependent on those resources are allowed within F.SHAs and adjacent development must be sited and designed to prevent impacts that would significantly degrade the ESHA and must be compatible with the continuance of the ESHA. There are 28 identified ESAs within the City of Newport Beach, as shown in Figure NR2: (1) Semeniuk Slough, (2) North Star Beach, (3) West Bay, (4) Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), (5) De Anza Bayside Marsh Peninsula, (6) San Diego Creek, (7) East Bluff Remnant, (8) Mouth of Big Canyon, (9) Newporter North, (10) Buck Gully, (11) Morning Canyon, (12) Newport Beach Marine Life Refuge, (13) Castaways, (14) Banning Ranch, (15) Newport Coast Open Space, (16) Los p Trancos, Pelican Hill, (17) Ridge Park, (18) Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge, (19) Newport Harbor Entrance Channel, (20) Bonita Canyon Creek Watershed, (21) San Joaquin Reservoir, (22) Arroyo Park, (23) Coyote Canyon, (24) MacArthur and Bison, (25) MacArthur and San Miguel, (26) MacArthur and San Joaquin Hills, (27) Spyglass Hill, (28) and Non - Coastal Buck Gully. Mani of these sites contain one or more sensitive plant communities, and many species of Morning Canyon Environmenta/StuoyArea wildlife. Some of the ESAs also contain endangered species of plants and animals. Most of these FSAs are protected as parks, conservation areas, nature preserves, and other open space areas. However, each of these ESAs are subjected to various threats from the surrounding urban environment that include polluted water quality, traffic, noise, public access, development encroachment, erosion and sedimentation, dredging or filling, stormwater runoff, invasive species, and feral animals. Newport Harbor Newport Harbor is home to valuable habitat such as eelgrass and mudflats that support a wide range of species, and also provides the public with recreational boating opportunities. There is a need to protect the biological habitat, and continue to serve the needs of the recreational boating community by ensuring compatibility between these uses of Newport Harbor. The City believes the best way= to meet this objective is to develop a comprehensive plan for the management of the Harbor, with the support and cooperation of the County of Orange, US National Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, Regional Water Quality Control Board, recreational boating community, environmental community, and public. 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ON 3 p� O c a U Nw U ,�- W LL H C L m NCO.CC - D 9 O Q C .` QO) O C O. a N O a� O O Q Q Q U° Z N N O N Op"�aN Nc o O) 0 O NN O c N C a� CO C 0 0 0 0 C F� } LU N Z 3 �2Z oa pCp Ali w m Z m ZC U m Z :O c C9x m� m 4 U a Z v" 001 00 © . 06@ 9®®9 i, i oar y O U 0 i " � oW I i �e 0 4 'op VQ Qw u~iQ VN I 1 I 11 I �J 1 I I I 1 1 1 Natural Resources Element Upper Newport Bay The City Council has consistently supported the concept of developing, in cooperation with CDFG and the County of Orange, a facility on SheUmaker Island that would serve as a center for water quality and ecosystem education as well as water quality testing and research. The proposed facility, Back Bay Science Center (BBSC), includes a County- operated water quality lab, facilities for CDFG personnel involved in the management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), space and exhibits for estuarine, ecosystem and water quality education and research programs, a wetland demonstration marsh and ecological interpretive stations. The City has taken the lead role in the planning /design of the Back Bay Science Center using Oil Spill Settlement Proceeds designated for that purpose. The City, CDFG, County, and UCI have entered into a cooperative agreement that identifies the maintenance and operational responsibilities of the parties involved. The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve), one of few remaining estuaries in Southern California, is home to nearly 200 species of birds, including several endangered species, as well as numerous species of mammals, fish, and plants. It is an important stopover for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway and up to 30,000 birds can be seen here on any day during the winter months. The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) is contiguous to 140 acres of County owned uplands on the north and northwest that was, in 2000, designated as the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and which includes an educational facility known as the Muth Center. The State Marine Park and Nature Preserve are shown in Figure NRL The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) is an extremely valuable natural resource that must be carefully managed to (a) Protect and enhance the habitat of the endangered species; (b) protect and enhance the various ecologies within and adjacent to the State Marine Park; (c) ensure that the public's access to and use of the State Marine Park does not adversely impact the flora or fauna; (d) maximize the public's understanding and awareness of the resource and recreational value of the State Marine Park ; and (e) promote direct community involvement in resource protection and enhancement. Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) In July of 1996, the City became a signatory agency in the Orange County Central - Coastal NCCP Subregional Plan. The plan covers nearly 38,000 acres in coastal southern California and is a collaboration of federal and State resource agencies, local governments, special districts and private property owners. The NCCP uses a multi- species habitat conservation approach rather than a species specific approach resulting in the preservation of some of the most valuable native habitats while freeing other properties for development. As a signatory agency, the City is responsible for enforcing mitigation measures and other policies identified in the NCCP /Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation AL7.eement for properties located within the City Limit that are part of the NCCP Subregional Plan. OPEN SPACE RESOURCES Open space may be defined as areas generally free from development or developed with low intensity uses that respect the natural environmental characteristics. Open space is generally non -urban in Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element character and may have utility for the following: park and recreation purposes; conservation of land, water, or other natural resources; or for historic or scenic purposes. Most of the (:try's open space resources are located along the coast and in the eastern half of the City. Newport Beach's open space resources consist of undeveloped areas such as the Environmental Study Areas as described above, the Newport Bay, and Newport Harbor. Other resources include the City's many undeveloped canyons and hillsides located primarily in the Newport Coast area. The beaches, parks, and the Crystal Cove State Park also represent some other open space resources. Some of these resources are not preserved as parks or dedicated open spaces; however, local, State, and federal regulations help protect, preserve, and restore lands containing hillsides, sensitive biological resources, coastal beaches, and sensitive coastal bluffs. Upper Newport Bay is an important open space resource for the City Circulation and Improvement and Open Space Agreement (CIOSA) Some of the City's open space areas consist of dedicated lands through the CIOSA. This agreement is between the Cite of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company, and has allowed building entitlements for The Irvine Company in exchange for payments of required proposed projects, an interest free loan, and land for open space and potential senior housing sites for the City. The amount of open space land dedication was substantially more than what would have been required under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. Six sites have been dedicated under CIOSA in Newport Beach, and include: Back Bay View Park, Newport Village (formerly Newport Center Park), Freeway Reservation, Upper Castaways, Harbor Cove, and Newporter Knoll Grant Deeds. Another site, located at Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard will also be dedicated as open space upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for final CIOSA project. Newport Beach General Plan I 1 1 I 1 1 1 F i Ll I I 1 L� Natural Resources Element ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES Fossils in the central Santa Ana Mountains represent the oldest formations in Orange County at 145 to 175 million years old. Changes in geological land formations over time, brought upon by tectonic activity, have resulted in a mix of aquatic and terrestrial fossils underlying the City. The Miocene -age rock units (26 million years ago [myal to 7 mya), particularly in the Newport Coast area, are considered to be of high -order paleontological significance (6 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10). Other deposits found in the Newport Beach area include a variety of marine mammals, sea birds, mollusks, and a variety of vertebrate animals typically associated with the Ice Age (2.5 mya to 15,000 years ago). Local paleontological sites, particularly near the Castaways, have yielded fossils of Ice Age horses, elephants, bison, antelopes, and dire wolves. Also, a number of Iocafities in the portions of the Vaqueros formation that underlie the Newport Coast area have yielded a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate fossils, and are also considered to be of high -order paleontological significance. Other areas with significant fossils and known paleontological deposits include the Banning Ranch area, which contains at least fourteen documented sites of high significance, and Fossil Canyon, in the North Bluffs area, which is considered a unique paleontological locafity. Newport Beach also contains many significant archaeological sites. The upper Newport Bay area has yielded some evidence for the earliest human occupation of Orange County and date to about 9,500 years before present. Over fifty sites have been documented in the Newport Beach area, including the Newport Coast area and Banning Ranch, many yielding substantial information regarding the prehistory' of the City and County, and have included human burials. At least two and possibly three distinct cultural groups inhabited the area, including the Tongva and Acjachemem tribes, although the boundaries of their tribal territories are unclear. MINERAL RESOURCES Historically, drilling for oil in this part of Orange County began as early as 1904, and oil production became the primary mineral extraction activity in and around the City. Two separate production and reserve areas exist within the City and its Sphere of Influence: Newport oil field, which lies within the City hrnits and West Newport oil field, which is located in the Banning Ranch area. The Newport Oil Field is located in the western portion of the City, and is estimated to have oil reserves of approximately 35 million barrels (Mbbl) and produces approximately 55 billion cubic feet of gas. The West Newport oil field produces approximately 20.5 billion cubic feet of gas with a daily production per oil well of approximately 5 bbl. Estimated oil reserves within this field are approximately 728 Mbbl. The concentration of active wells lies within the West Newport and Newport production areas. As of 2002, there were approximately 68 wells (plus four injection wells) producing oil and natural gas within the City - three gas wells in the Newport production area (out of 68 total oil and gas wells) and 65 oil wells in the West Newport area (out of 862 total wells). Of the 65 wells in the West Newport area, 16 are directionally drilled from onshore to offshore and 29 are currently not used for production but have not been abandoned (classified as "shut in"). Fifteen (not counting one injection well) of the 68 producing wells are operated by the City; 48 are operated by West Newport Oil Company, three by Hoag Memorial Hospital, and two by South Coast 011. Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element Thirty -three abandoned oil wells are located in numerous sites throughout the City, concentrated along the northwest boundary. Additionally, other than oil and gas resources, there is no active mining within the Newport Beach area. Mineral Resource Zones (MRZ) within the City are either classified as containing no silmificant mineral deposits (MRZ -1), or the significance of mineral deposits has not been determined (NIRZ -3). Section 1401 of the City's Charter does not allow new drilling, or production or refining of oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances within the City. However, the Section does not prohibit these activities within anv area annexed to the City after the effective date of the Charter if these activities were already in operation. The City's Municipal Code does allow for slant drilling activities for oil, gas, tar, and other hydrocarbon substances within a designated area of Newport Beach. VISUAL RESOURCES Visual resources are an important component of the quality of fife of any geographic area. The City of Newport Beach is located in a unique and dynamic physical setting and enjoys views of the rolling green hills of Crystal Cove State Park to the east, and spectacular ocean views to the southwest, including those of the open waters of the ocean and bay, sandy beaches, rocky shores, wetlands, canyons, and coastal bluffs. From higher elevations within the City, views to the north include the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Corridor, and in the distance, the Santa Ana Mountains. The West Bay Environmental Study Area contributes to the visual resources of Newport BeachSpecifically, the City's habitat areas and open spaces are among the contributing visual resources, including the Semeniuk Slough, North Star Beach, West Bay, pper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) and the West Bay Environmental Study Area contributes to the visual resources DeAnza /Bayside Marsh Peninsula, and San of Newport Beach Diego Creek. Coastal views are also provided from a number of streets and highways and, due to the grid street pattern in West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar, many north -south tending streets provide view corridors to the ocean and bay. Coastal canyons and gullies in the eastern portion of the City known as the Newport Coast /Ridge area, typify the topographic landforms that render significant views of the City, including Buck Gully, Morning Canyon, Los Trancos, Muddy Canyon, and Pelican Hill. The City's coastal bluffs along the shoreline, facing the wetlands, and surrounding Upper Newport Bay are also important scenic resources. Other valuable resources include the City's more than 441 acres of parkland and passive open space, including the Crystal Cove State Park, and State Route 1, which is identified as Eligible for State Scenic Highway designation. The City has historically been sensitive to the need to protect and provide access to these scenic resources and has developed a system of public parks, piers, trails, and viewing areas. The City's development standards, including bulk and height limits in the area around the bay, have helped Newport Beach General Plan 1 Natural Resources Element preserve scenic views and regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. Located throughout Newport Beach, the City's ' many small "view parks" are intentionally designed to take advantage of significant views. In addition, the City provides policies in the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Plan that protect public views, which is defined as views from public vantage points. As for the City's coastal and other bluffs, while many have been preserved as parkland and other open space, most have been subdivided and developed over the years, including Newport Heights, Cliff Haven, Irvine Terrace, and Corona Del Mar, ENERGY CONSERVATION ' Natural Gas. Southern California Gas Company (SCG) provides natural gas service for the City. Natural gas is a "fossil fuel" and is a non - renewable resource. Most of the major natural gas transmission pipelines within the City are owned and operated by SCG. SCG has the capacity and resources to deliver gas except in certain situations that are noted in State law. As development occurs, SCG will continue to extend its service to accommodate development and supply the necessary gas lines. F.lectricity. Faectricity is provided on an as- needed basis to customers within existing structures in the ' City. Southern California Edison Company (SCF.) is the distribution provider for electricity in Newport Beach. Currently, SCE has no immediate plans for expansion of infrastructure, as most of the City is built out. However, every year SCE expands and improves existing facilities according to demand. Goals and Policies ' NR 1 Minimized water consumption through conservation methods and other techniques. Policies ' NR 1.1 Water Conservation in New Development Enforce water conservation measures that limit water usage, prohibit activities that waste water or cause runoff, and require the use of water — efficient landscaping and irrigation in conjunction with new construction projects. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 12.1, 16.1, 23.1) NR 1.2 Use of Water Conserving Devices Establish and actively promote use of water conserving devices and practices in ' both new construction and major alterations and additions to existing buildings. Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element This can include the use of rainwater capture, storage, and reuse facilities. (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 12.1, 23.1) NR 1.3 Tiered Water Rates Explore the appropriateness of implementing tiered water rates. (Imp 23.2) NR 1.4 Alternative Conservation Measures Explore implementation of alternative conservation measures and technology as they become available. (Imp 7.1, 23.1, 24.1) NR 1.5 Education Establish educational programs on water conservation. (Imp 23.1, 43.1) NR 2 Expanded use of alternative water sources to provide adequate water supplies for present uses and future growth. Policies NR 2.1 Recycled Water Use Increase the use of recycled water in the City by continuing to provide financial incentives, staff assistance, and training opportunities for customers, and expand recycled water infrastructure and programs, when feasible. (Imp 23.1) NR 2.2 Advanced Water Treatment Processes Use alternative water sources for the City's water supply by implementing advanced water treatment processes such as brackish groundwater and seawater desalination programs, when feasible. (Imp 23.1) NR 3 Enhancement and protection of water quality of all natural water bodies, including coastal waters, creeks, bays, harbors, and wetlands. (Goal FIBS) =Newport Beach General Plan I INewport Beach General Plan M Require all development to comply with the regulations under the City's Natural Resources Element 1 i Discharge Ehmination System. (Policy HB8.5) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 16.1, 17.1, 25.1) Policies Require that development not result in the degradation of natural water bodies. NR 3.1 Information and Education on Water Quality Issues NR 3.7 Watershed Runoff Quality Control Support the development of a model (physical and /or mathematical) of the Bay Support and participate in watershed -based runoff reduction, water quality and coastline that provides information regarding the nature and extent of the Control Board (RWQCB), the County of Orange, and upstream cities. (Police water quality problem and enables prediction of the effects of changes on the H138.7) (Imp 19.3, 19.16) entire system. (Policy HB8.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) NR 3.2 Chemical Use Impacts HB8.8) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 12.1, 16.1) Support regulations limiting or banning the use insecticides, fertilizers, and other 1 chemicals which are shown to be detrimental to water quality. (Police HB8.2) (Imp 6.1, 23.1) ' NR 3.3 Water Pollution Prevention Promote pollution prevention and elimination methods that minimize the introduction of pollutants into natural water bodies. (Policy HB8.3) (Imp 6.1, 8.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) NR 3.4 Ground Water Contamination Suspend activities and implement appropriate health and safety procedures in the event that previously unknown groundwater contamination is encountered 1 during construction. Where site contamination is identified, implement an appropriate remediation strategy that is approved by the City and the state agency with appropriate jurisdiction. (Policy HB8.4) (Imp 6.1, 13.1, 16.1) NR 3.5 Storm Sewer System Permit INewport Beach General Plan M Require all development to comply with the regulations under the City's municipal separate storm sewer system permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Ehmination System. (Policy HB8.5) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 16.1, 17.1, 25.1) NR 3.6 Natural Water Bodies Require that development not result in the degradation of natural water bodies. ' ( Policy H138.6) (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 16.1, 25.1) NR 3.7 Watershed Runoff Quality Control Support and participate in watershed -based runoff reduction, water quality control, and other planning efforts with the California ReyAonal Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the County of Orange, and upstream cities. (Police H138.7) (Imp 19.3, 19.16) NR 3.8 Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance Update and enforce the Newport Beach Water Quality Ordinance. (Policy HB8.8) (Imp 8.1, 11.1, 12.1, 16.1) INewport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 3.9 Permit Review Process Develop and maintain a water quality checklist to be used in the permit review process to assess potential water quality impacts. (Policy HB8.9) (Imp 11.1, 16.1, 17.1) NR 3.10 Water Quality Management Plan Require new development applications to include a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to minimize runoff from rainfall events during construction and post - construction. (Policy HB8.10) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.11 Best Management Practices Implement and improve upon Best Management Practices (BMPs) for residences, businesses, development projects, and City operations. (Policy HB8.11) (Imp 8.1, 17.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1) NR 3.12 Site Design and Source Control Include site design and source control BMPs in all developments. When the combination of site design and source control BMPs are not sufficient to protect water quality as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), structural treatment BMPs will be implemented along with site design and source control measures. (Policy HB8.12) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.13 Reduction of Infiltration Include equivalent BTvlPs that do not require infiltration, where infiltration of runoff would exacerbate geologic hazards. (Policy HB8.13) (Imp 6.1, 16.1, 25.1) NR 3.14 Natural Wetlands Promote the use of natural wetlands to improve water quality. (Policy HB8.14) (Imp 6.1, 25.1) NR 3.15 Runoff Reduction on Private Property Retain runoff on private property to prevent the transport of pollutants into recreational waters, to the maximum extent practicable. (Policy HB8.15) (Imp 11.1, 16.1) NR 3.16 Street Drainage Systems Require all street drainage systems and other physical improvements created by the Citv, or developers of new subdivisions, to be designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize adverse impacts on water quality. Investigate the possibility of treating or diverting street drainage to minimize impacts to water bodies. (Policy HB8.16) (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 16.1) MNewport Beach General Plan I. NR 3.20 Natural Drainage Systems Require incorporation of natural drainage systems and stormwater detention facilities into new developments, where appropriate and feasible, to retain stormwater in order to increase groundwater recharge. (Policy HB8.20) (Imp 6.1, 11.1) NR 3.21 Impervious Surfaces Require new development and public improvements to minimize the creation of and increases in impervious surfaces, especially directly connected impervious areas, to the maximum extent practicable. Require redevelopment to increase area of pervious surfaces, where feasible. (Policy HB8.21) (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 4 Maintenance of water quality standards through compliance with the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) standards. Policies NR 4.1 Total Maximum Daily Loads Develop and implement the TMDLs established by the RWQCB, Santa Ana Region and guided by the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (WEC). (Imp 6.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 16.1) Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 3.17 Siting of New Development Require that development be located on the most suitable portion of the site ' and designed to ensure the protection and preservation of natural and sensitive site resources that provide important water quality benefits. (Policy HB8.17) (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 3.18 Panting Lots and Rights -of -Way Require that parking lots, and public and private rights -of -way be maintained and cleaned frequently to remove debris and contaminated residue. (Policy 1-1138.18) (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 16.1) NR 3.19 Water Quality Education Effectively communicate water quality education to residents and businesses, including the development of a water quality testing lab and educational exhibits at various educational facilities. (Policy HB8.19) (lmp 43.1) NR 3.20 Natural Drainage Systems Require incorporation of natural drainage systems and stormwater detention facilities into new developments, where appropriate and feasible, to retain stormwater in order to increase groundwater recharge. (Policy HB8.20) (Imp 6.1, 11.1) NR 3.21 Impervious Surfaces Require new development and public improvements to minimize the creation of and increases in impervious surfaces, especially directly connected impervious areas, to the maximum extent practicable. Require redevelopment to increase area of pervious surfaces, where feasible. (Policy HB8.21) (Imp 6.1, 7.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 4 Maintenance of water quality standards through compliance with the total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) standards. Policies NR 4.1 Total Maximum Daily Loads Develop and implement the TMDLs established by the RWQCB, Santa Ana Region and guided by the Newport Bay Watershed Executive Committee (WEC). (Imp 6.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 16.1) Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 4.2 Funding for Restoration and Dredging Projects Secure funding for the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project and long -term funding for successor dredging projects for Upper and Lower Newport Bay. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 44.6) NR 4.3 Restore Natural Hydrologic Conditions Preserve, or where feasible, restore natural hydrologic conditions such that downstream erosion, natural sedimentation rates, surface flow, and groundwater recharge function near natural equilibrium states. (Imp 6.1, 19.11, 19.3, 25.1) NR 4.4 Erosion Minimization Require gracing /erosion control plans with structural BiYIPs that prevent or minimize erosion during and after construction for development on steep slopes, graded, or disturbed areas. (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 16.1) NR 5 Sanitary Sewer Outflows— Minimal adverse effects to water quality from sanitary sewer outflows. Policies NR 5.1 City Sewer Management and Master Plans Implement the Sewer System Management Plan and the Sewer Master Plan (lmp 24.1) NR 5.2 Waste Discharge Permits Require waste discharge permits for all food preparation facilities that produce grease. (Imp 17.1, 24.1) NR 5.3 Sewer Pump Stations Renovate all older sewer pump stations and install new plumbing according to most recent standards. (Imp 24.1) NR 5.4 Waste Discharge Permits Comply with the RWQCB's Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) associated with the operation and maintenance of the City's sewage collection system. Imp 24.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 6 Reduced mobile source emissions. Policies NR 6.1 Walkable Neighborhoods Provide for walkable neighborhoods to reduce vehicle trips by siting amenities such as services, parks, and schools in close proximity to residential areas. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.2 Mixed -Use Development Support mixed -use development consisting of commercial or office with residential uses in accordance with the Land Use Element that increases the opportunity for residents to live in proximity to jobs, services, and entertainment. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.3 Vehicle -Trip Reduction Measures Support measures to reduce vehicle -trip generation such as at -work day care facilities, and on -site automated banking machines. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 6.4 Transportation Demand Management Ordinance Implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance which promotes and encourages the use of alternative transportation modes, and provides those facilities such as bicycle lanes that support such alternate modes. (Imp 21.8, 21.9, 21.12) NR 6.5 Local Transit Agency Collaboration Collaborate with local transit agencies to: develop programs and educate employers about employee rideshare and transit; establish mass transit mechanisms for the reduction of work - related and non -work related vehicle trips; promote mass transit ridership through careful planning of routes, headways, origins and destinations, and types of vehicles; and develop bus shelters, bicycle lanes, and other bicycle facilities. (Imp 19.4, 19.9, 21.8, 21.9, 43.1) NR 6.6 Traffic Signal Synchronization Encourage synchronization of traffic signals throughout the City and with adjoining cities and counties to allow free flow of traffic. (Imp 19.1, 21.7) Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 6.7 City Fleet Vehicles Implement the program to replace existing vehicles in the City fleet with clean vehicles that are commercially available and will provide needed services. (Imp 44.1) NR 6.8 Accessible Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Support the development of alternative fuel infrastructure that is available and accessible to the public, and provide incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. (Imp 19.3, 19.5) NR 6.9 Education on Mobile Source Emission Reduction Techniques Provide education to the public on mobile source emission reduction techniques such as using alternative modes of transportation. (Imp 43.1) NR 7 Reduced air pollutant emissions from stationary sources. Policies NR 7.1 Fuel Efficient Equipment Support the use of fuel efficient heating equipment and other appliances. (Imp 19.1 S, 27.1) NR 7.2 Source Emission Reduction Best Management Practices Require the use of Best Management Practices (BMP) to minimize pollution and to reduce source emissions. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 7.3 Incentives for Air Pollution Reduction Provide incentives to promote siting or to use clean air technologies and building materials (e.g., fuel cell technologies, renewable energy sources, UV coatings, hydrogen fuel). (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 7.1) NR 7.4 Use of Blowers Consider eliminating the use of blowers by the Citv-, and discourage their use on private property. (Imp 8.2) NR 8 Reduced air pollutant emissions from construction activities. MiNewport Beach General Plan ' X ork with John Wayne Airport to continue efficient airport operations through Natural Resources Element high gate utilization and other methods. (Imp 19.3) NR 9.2 Aircraft and Equipment Emission Reduction Policies ' NR 8.1 Construction Equipment Require developers to use construction equipment that use low polluting fuels, ' engines, and exhaust controls to the extent available and feasible. (Imp 7.1, 16.1). ' NR 8.2 Maintenance of Construction Equipment Require developers maintain construction equipment in good operating condition to minimize air pollutants. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 8.1 Construction Equipment Operation Require developers to turn off construction equipment when not in use for an extended time period. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 8.1 Non - Polluting and Non -Toxic Building Materials Require developers to use building materials, paints, sealants, mechanical equipment, and other improvements that yield low air pollutants and are non- toxic. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) NR 8.1 Fugitive Dust Require developers to use construction practices that minimize fugitive dust and do not impact adjoining uses, such as watering of exposed surfaces, covering stock piles with tarps, limitation of vehicle speeds, sweeping of adjacent streets, and similar techniques. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) MI �J NR 9 ' Reduced air pollution emissions from aircraft. Policies NR 9.1 Efficient Airport Operations ' Newport Beach General Plan = X ork with John Wayne Airport to continue efficient airport operations through ' high gate utilization and other methods. (Imp 19.3) NR 9.2 Aircraft and Equipment Emission Reduction Work with John Wayne Airport to encourage development and use of emission reduction aircraft and other equipment. (Imp 19.3) ' Newport Beach General Plan = Natural Resources Element NR 10 Protection of sensitive and rare terrestrial and marine resources from urban development. Semeniuk Slough Policies NR 10.1 Terrestrial and Marine Resource Protection Cooperate with the state and federal resource protection agencies and private organizations to protect terrestrial and marine resources. (Imp 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 19.16) NR 10.2 Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan Comply with the policies contained w thin the Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan. (lmp 2.1) NR 10.3 Development in Environmental Study Areas Protect, and prohibit development in nature preserves, conservation areas, and designated open space areas in order to minimize urban impacts upon resources in identified Environmental Study Areas (ESAs). (Imp 2.1) NR 10.4 Development Permit Applications Require a site- specific survey and analvsis prepared by a qualified biologist as a filing requirement for any development permit applications where development would occur within or contiguous to areas identified as an FSA. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1) MNewport Beach General Plan ' Maintain a buffer of sufficient size around significant or rare biological resources, if present, to ensure the protection of these resources. Require the use of native vegetation and prohibit invasive plant species within these buffer areas. (Imp 2.1, 13.1) NR 10.8 Exterior Lighting Shield and direct exterior lighting away from significant or rare biological resources to minimize impacts to wildlife, (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 10.9 Standards for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon Prepare natural habitat protection regulations for Buck Gully and Morning ' Canyon for the purpose of providing standards to ensure both the protection of the natural habitats in these areas and of private property rights. Include standards for the placement of structures, native vegetation /fuel modification buffers, and erosion and sedimentation control structures. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) ' NR 10.10 Development on Banning Ranch Protect the sensitive and rare resources that occur on Banning Ranch. if future development is permitted, concentrate development to protect biological resources and coastal bluffs, and design structures to not be intrusive on the surrounding landscape. Require the restoration of any important habitat areas that are affected by future development. (Imp 2.1, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) ' NR 10.11 Interagency Coordination to Monitor Ecological Conditions Coordinate with County and State resource agencies to monitor ecological conditions within the Newport Beach Marine Conservation Areas and Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge and to implement management programs to protect ' Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 10.5 New Development Siting and Design Require that the siting and design of new development, including landscaping ' and public access, protect sensitive or rare resources against any significant disruption of habitat values. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) ' NR 10.6 Development in Areas Containing Significant or Rare Biological Resources Limit uses within an area containing any significant or rare biological resources to only those uses that are dependent on such resources, except where appbcadon of such a limitation would result in a taking of private property. if ' application of this pobcv would likely constitute a taking of private property, then a non - resource- dependent use shall be allowed on the property, provided development is limited to the minimum amount necessary to avoid a taking and the development is consistent with all other applicable resource protection policies. Public access improvements and educational, interpretative and research facilities are considered resource dependent uses. (Imp 2.1) NR 10.7 Use of Buffers ' Maintain a buffer of sufficient size around significant or rare biological resources, if present, to ensure the protection of these resources. Require the use of native vegetation and prohibit invasive plant species within these buffer areas. (Imp 2.1, 13.1) NR 10.8 Exterior Lighting Shield and direct exterior lighting away from significant or rare biological resources to minimize impacts to wildlife, (Imp 2.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 10.9 Standards for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon Prepare natural habitat protection regulations for Buck Gully and Morning ' Canyon for the purpose of providing standards to ensure both the protection of the natural habitats in these areas and of private property rights. Include standards for the placement of structures, native vegetation /fuel modification buffers, and erosion and sedimentation control structures. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) ' NR 10.10 Development on Banning Ranch Protect the sensitive and rare resources that occur on Banning Ranch. if future development is permitted, concentrate development to protect biological resources and coastal bluffs, and design structures to not be intrusive on the surrounding landscape. Require the restoration of any important habitat areas that are affected by future development. (Imp 2.1, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) ' NR 10.11 Interagency Coordination to Monitor Ecological Conditions Coordinate with County and State resource agencies to monitor ecological conditions within the Newport Beach Marine Conservation Areas and Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge and to implement management programs to protect ' Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element these areas. Maintain public use of the refuges to the extent it is consistent with the preservation of intertidal and subtidal resources. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) NR 10.12 Giant Kelp Reforestation Support reforestation programs for giant kelp. (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 19.12, 30.1) NR 10.13 Tide Pool Exhibits Support the construction of tide pool exhibits away from ocean beaches to provide an educational alternative to the tide pools at Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) Tide pools in Corona del Mar NR 10.14 Feeding of Animals in Newport Bay Prohibit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay, and require measures to deter sea bons from territorializing boats and docks. (Policy HB13.8) (Imp 8.1, 30.1) NR 11 Protection of eelgrass meadows for their ecological function as a nursery and foraging habitat within the Newport Bay ecosystem, balanced with maintenance of Newport Harbor as a recreational boating resource. Policies NR 11.1 Eelgrass Protection Avoid impacts to eelgrass (7,ostera marina) to the extent feasible. Mitigate losses of eelgrass in accordance with the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy. Encourage the restoration of eelgrass in Newport Harbor at appropriate sites, where feasible. (Imp 30.1) Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Eelgrass (Zostem marina) in Newport Beach NR 11.2 Interagency Coordination on Establishing Eelgrass Restoration Sites Cooperate with the County of Orange, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and resource agencies to establish eelgrass restoration sites. (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.13, 19.16) NR 11.3 Eelgrass Mitigation Allow successful eelgrass restoration sites to serve as mitigation sites for City projects and as a mitigation bank from which eelgrass mitigation credits will be issued to private property owners for eelgrass removal resulting from dock and channel dredging projects. (Imp 13.1, 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12, 30.1) NR 12 Protection of coastal dune habitats. Policies NR 12.1 Exotic Vegetation Removal and Native Vegetation Restoration ' Require the removal of exotic vegetation and the restoration of native vegetation in dune habitat. (Imp 2.1, 13.1) ' NR 12.2 Dune Habitat Protection Design and site recreation areas to avoid impacts to dune habitat areas, and ' direct public access away from these resources through methods such as well- defined footpaths, boardwalks, protective fencing, and signage. (Imp 33.1, 33.2) UJ INewport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element Coastal dune habitat NR 12.3 Beach Sand Removal Limit earthmoving of beach sand in dune habitat areas to projects necessary for the protection of coastal resources and existing development. (Imp 6.1, 11.1) NR 13 Protection, maintenance, and enhancement of Southern California wetlands. Policies NR 13.1 Wetland Protection Recognize and protect wetlands for their commercial, recreational, water quafity, and habitat value. (Imp 1.2, 2.1, 30.1) NR 13.2 Wetland Delineation Require a survey and analysis with the delineation of all wetland areas when the initial site survey indicates the presence or potential for wetland species or indicators. Wetland delineations will be conducted in accordance with the definitions of wetland boundaries established by California Department of Fish and Game, and /or United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) NR 14 Maintain and enhance deep water channels and ensure they remain navigable by boats. (Goal HB13) Policies NR 14.1 Newport Bay Dredging Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bay. (Policy HB13.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 30.1) =Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 14.2 Interagency Coordination for Federal Navigational Channels Cooperate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their maintenance and delineation of federal navigational channels at Newport Harbor in the interest in providing navigation and safety. (Policy HB13.2) (Imp 19.11) rNR 14.3 Permit Processing Secure blanket permits or agreements through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal Commission to expedite permit processing for residential and commercial dock owners in the Bay. (Policy HB13.3) (Imp 17.1, 19.6, 19.11) 1 NR 14.4 Wetland or Estuary Capacity Require that any project that includes diking, filling or dredging of an estuary must maintain the capacity of the wetland or estuary as required by State and federal law. (lmp 6.1, 13.1, 19.11) NR 14.5 New Structure Design Require that all structures permitted to encroach into open coastal waters, wetlands, and estuaries be sited and designed to be consistent with the natural appearance of the surrounding area. (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 13.1) I NR 15 Proper disposal of dredge spoils to avoid disruption to natural habitats. Policies ' NR 15.1 Dredging Projects ' Monitor dredging projects within the region to identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs and utilize dredge spoils for beach nourishment. (Imp 10.2, 19.1, 19.16) NR 15.2 Regional Sediment Management Participate in regional sediment management by maintaining records of the number of channelized streams, miles of channelization in streams, volumes of sediment extracted from stream channels and debris basins, and the grain size distribution of the extracted sediments. (lmp 10.1, 19.1 1, 19.16) NR 15.3 Interagency Coordination for Future Dredging Projects Work with appropriate agencies to secure sediment disposal site(s) for future dredging projects. (Imp 19.31, 19.11, 19.16) Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 16 Protection and management of Upper Newport Bay commensurate with the standards applicable to our nation's most valuable natural resources. (Goal HB7) Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly known as the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve Policies NR 16.1 Funding Support for Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project Support and secure federal funding for Upper Newport Bay ecosystem restoration to restore the Upper Newport Bav to its optimal ecosystem. ( Policy HB7.1) (Imp 44.8) NR 16.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, the California Department of Fish and Game, non -profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to improve resource management, implement resource enhancement projects and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy HB7.2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) NR 16.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Assume responsibility from the County to manage, operate and maintain the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth Center, such that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced, using a combination of public agency and private sector personnel as well as volunteers. (Policy HB7.3) (Imp 19.3, 40.2) NR 16.4 Public Uses within Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Maintain public use of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) to the extent such use is consistent with the preservation of sensitive resources. (Policy HB7.4) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) =Newport Beach General Plan �1 ' Natural Resources Element NR 16.5 Water - Related Education and Research within Upper Newport Bay ' Promote facilities in and around upper Newport Bay to adequately serve as water quality and estuarine education and research programs. (Policy HB8.22) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) Open Space Resources 1 - NR 17 ' Maintenance and expansion of designated open space resources. I I I I Banning Ranch Environmental Study Area ' Policies NR 17.1 Open Space Protection ' Protect, conserve, maintain, designated open space areas that define the City's urban form, serve as habitat for many species, and provide recreational opportunities. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) NR 17.2 Other Uses Sites Designated for Open Space of Public ' Consider conversion of public sites designated for open space to other uses only when the conversion will meet a significant need, and there are no alternative sites that could feasibly meet that need. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) 1 NR 17.3 New Open Space Areas Consider opportunities to expand designated open space areas within the City. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) LI Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 18 Protection and preservation of important paleontological and archaeological resources. Policies NR 18.1 New Development Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize impacts to such resources in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of significant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. (Imp 7.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1) NR 18.2 Maintenance of Database Information Prepare and maintain sources of information regarding paleontological or archaeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological and archaeological findings. {Council Policy Manuall (Imp 10.1) NR 18.3 Potential for New Development to Impact Resources Notify cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow qualified representatives of such groups to monitor grading and /or excavation of development sites. (Imp 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 19.16) NR 18.4 Donation of Materials Require new development, where in situ preservation and avoidance are not feasible, to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within Newport Beach or Orange County, whenever possible. (Imp 13.1) NR 19 Minimized impacts from oil and gas drilling activities. Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element West Newport oil field operations Policies NR 19.1 New and Existing Extraction Activities Prohibit additional oil, gas and other hydrocarbon extraction activities within the City limits but allow that existing wells be used, if needed, for water injection systems that increase oil extraction, and consofidated when necessary. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.2 New Offshore Drilling Activities Oppose new offshore oil, gas and other hydrocarbon drilling activities. (Imp 9.1, 1916) NR 19.3 New On -Shore Drilling Activities Prohibit on -shore support facilities for off -shore oil, gas and other hydrocarbon drilling. (Imp 2.1) NR 19.4 Consolidation of Existing Uses Encourage consolidation of existing oil, gas and other hydrocarbon activities. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 19.5 Slant Drilling Permit slant drilling in accordance with the City Charter and Municipal Code. (Imp 8.1) NR 20 Preservation of significant visual resources. Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element Policies NR 20.1 Enhancement of Significant Resources Protect and, where feasible, enhance significant scenic and visual resources that include open space, mountains, canyons, ridges, ocean, and harbor from public vantage points, as shown in Figure NR3. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 20.2 New Development Requirements Require new development to restore and enhance the visual quality in visually degraded areas, where feasible, and provide view easements or corridors designed to protect public views or to restore public views in developed areas, where appropriate. (Imp 12.1) NR 20.3 Public Views Protect and enhance public views from the following roadway segments (shown in Figure NR3), and other locations may be identified in the future: (Imp 2.1, 29.3) • Avocado Avenue from San Joaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway • Back Bay Drive • Balboa Island Bridge • Bayside Drive from Coast Highway to Linda Island Drive • Bayside Drive at Promontory Bay • Coast Highway /Santa Ana River Bridge • Coast Highway /Newport Boulevard Bridge and Interchange • Coast Highway from Newport Boulevard to Marino Drive (Bayshores) • Coast Highway /Newport Bay Bridge • Coast Highway from Jamboree Road to Bayside Drive • Coast Highway from Pelican Point Drive to city limits • Eastbluff Drive from Jamboree Road to Backbay Drive • Irvine Avenue from Santiago Drive to University Drive • Jamboree Road from Eastbluff Drive/ University Drive to Bayview Way • Jamboree Road in the vicinity of the Big Canyon Park • Jamboree Road from Coast Highway to Bayside Drive • Lido Isle Bridge • MacArthur Boulevard from San Joaquin Hills Road to Coast Highway • Marguerite Avenue from San Joaquin Hills Road to Fifth Avenue • Newport Boulevard from Hospital Road /Westminster Avenue to Via Lido • Newport Center Drive from Newport Center Drive E/W to Farallon Drive/ Granville Drive Newport Beach General Plan U T) Q m z vi cQa CL gc Z> Q z W tii Q O o LL U o c 3 o a a 0 V z o/ 3Se` ro / eo el f P � o p c o i iiz w o o O 15 Sa 0 u¢ aw r� W pxmsna�n- �nsro> /6LS01- y�eagv°dnaty /svalmdS[0 /N T) z o c 3 N > O c c m O c 0 O U N O m c O O} O C D 0- U vL U U a a 0 V z o/ 3Se` ro / eo el f P � o p c o i iiz w o o O 15 Sa 0 u¢ aw r� W pxmsna�n- �nsro> /6LS01- y�eagv°dnaty /svalmdS[0 /N ' Natural Resources Element ■ Newport Coast from Pelican Hill Road North to Coast Highway ' ■ Ocean Boulevard ■ Pelican Hills Road South ■ San Joaquin Hills Road from Newport Ridge Drive to Spyglass Hill Road ' ■ San Miguel Drive from San Joaquin Hills Road to MacArthur Boulevard ■ State Route 73 from Bayview Way to the easterly City limit ' ■ Superior Avenue from Hospital Road to Coast Highway ■ University Drive from Irvine Avenue to the Santa Ana —Delhi Channel ■ Vista Ridge Road from Ocean Heights to Altezza Drive NR 20.4 Public View Corridor Landscaping ' Design and site new development, including landscaping, on the edges of public view corridors, including those down public streets, to frame, accent, and minimize impacts to public views. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 20.5 Public View Corridor Amenities ' Provide public trails, recreation areas, and viewing areas adjacent to public view corridors, where feasible. (Imp 2.1, 21.12, 33.2) ' Newport Beach General Plan M NR 21 Minimized visual impacts of signs and utilities. Policies ' NR 21.1 Signs Utility Siting Design and and Design and site signs, utilities, and antennas to minimize visual impacts. (Imp 2.1) NR 21.2 Illegal Signs and Legal Nonconforming SIgns Implement programs to remove illegal signs and amortize legal nonconforming signs. (Imp 2.1, 36.1) ' NR 21.3 Overhead Utilities Support programs to remove and underground overhead utilities, in new development as well as existing neighborhoods. (Imp 2.1, 19.13) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element I NR 22 ' Maintain the intensity of development around Newport Bay to be consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. ' Policies NR 22.1 Shoreline Height Limitation Zone Maintain the Shoreline Height Limitation Zone to protect views of the water. Consider amending the boundary of this Zone where public views would not be impacted. (Imp 2.1) NR 22.2 Regulation of Structure Mass ' Continue to regulate the visual and physical mass of structures consistent with the unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23 Development respects natural landforms such as coastal bluffs. Policies t NR 23.1 Maintenance of Natural Topography Preserve cliffs, canyons, bluffs, significant rock outcroppings, and site buildings to minimize alteration of the site's natural topography and preserve the features as a visual resource. (lmp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.2 Bluff Edge Setbacks Maintain approved bluff edge setbacks for the coastal bluffs within the communities of Castaways, Eastbluff, Park Newport, Newporter North (Harbor Cove), and Bawiew Landing and neighborhoods from Jamboree Road to Corona del boar, north of Bayside Drive, to ensure the preservation of scenic resources and geologic stability. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.3 Open Space Dedication or Preservation for New Planned Communities ' Require new planned communities to dedicate or preserve as open space the coastal bluff face and an area inland from the edge of the coastal bluff adequate to provide safe public access and to avoid or minimize visual impacts. (1mp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 12.1, 12.2) ' =Newport Beach General Plan ' Natural Resources Element ' NR 23.4 New Development on Blufftops ' Require all new blufftop development located on a bluff subject to marine erosion to be set back based on the predominant line of development. This requirement shall apply to the principal structure and major accessory structures ' such as guesthouses and pools. The setback shall be increased where necessary to ensure safety and stability of the development. (imp 2.1, 12.1) i NR 24 Increased energy efficiency in City facilities and operations and in private developments. Policies NR 24.1 Incentives for Energy Conservation Develop incentives that encourage the use of energy conservation strategies by private and public developments. NR 24.2 Energy - Efficient Design Features Promote energy- efficient design features. (Imp 7.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan M NR 23.5 New Accessory Structures on Blufftops Require new accessory structures, such as decks, patios and walkways, that do not require structural foundations to be sited at least 10 feet from the edge of ' bluffs subject to marine erosion. Require accessory structures to be removed or relocated landward when threatened by erosion, instability or other hazards. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) NR 23.6 Canyon Development Standards Establish canyon development setbacks based on the predominant line of existing development for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. Do not permit development to extend beyond the predominant line of existing development by establishing a development stringline where a line is drawn between nearest adjacent corners of existing structures on either side of the subject property. Establish development stringlines for principle structures and accessory improvements. (Imp 2.1, 6.1, 11.1, 12.1) NR 23.7 New Development Design and Siting Design and site new development to minimize the removal of native vegetation, ' preserve rock outcroppings, and protect coastal resources. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) i NR 24 Increased energy efficiency in City facilities and operations and in private developments. Policies NR 24.1 Incentives for Energy Conservation Develop incentives that encourage the use of energy conservation strategies by private and public developments. NR 24.2 Energy - Efficient Design Features Promote energy- efficient design features. (Imp 7.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Natural Resources Element NR 24.3 Incentives for Green Building Program Implementation Promote or provide incentives for "Green Building" programs that go beyond the requirements of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and encourage energy efficient design elements as appropriate to achieve "green building" status. (lmp 7.1) NR 24.4 Incentives for Provision of LEED Certified Buildings Provide incentives for implementing Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) certified building such as fee waivers, bonus densities, and /or awards recognition programs. (Imp 2.1, 7.1) NR 24.5 New Methane Extraction Activities Allow new methane extraction activities to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. (Imp 2.1, 27.1) Newport Beach General Plan 1 m CHAPTER, 11 Safety Element Safetv Element SAFETY A Safe and Healthy Community That Protects Introduction The primary goal of the Safey Element is to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural and human - induced hazards. This Safer Element recognizes and responds to public health and safety risks that could cause exposure to the residents of Newport Beach. Implementation of city, county, and state emergency response and mutual aid plans will enable the community' to avert or minimize impacts to the extent practical and feasible, as well as allow restoration of the City in a timely manner after an event. This element specifically addresses coastal hazards, geologic hazards, seismic hazards, flood hazards, wildland and urban fire hazards, hazardous materials, aviation hazards, and disaster planning. As discussed below, the type and location of hazards have been identified in this element, as well as policies and programs to minimize impacts. Context COASTAL HAZARDS Newport Beach is susceptible to low- probabilin, but high -risk events such as tsunamis, and two, more common, isolated hazards such as storm surges and coastal erosion. F.ach of these has a potential to ®Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element significantly impact Newport Beach residents and the built environment. Figure Sl shows potential tsunami inundation areas, and areas subject to coastal erosion. Tsunamis and Rogue Waves ' Newport Beach is generally protected from most distantly generated tsunamis by the Channel Islands and Point Arguello, except for those generated in the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of Chile, and possibly off the coast of Central America. Nevertheless, since the early 1800,, more than thirty tsunamis have been recorded in Southern California, and at least six of these caused damage in the area, although not necessarily in Newport Beach. Tsunamis generated in the Alaskan region take approximately six hours to arrive in the Southern California area, while tsunamis generated off the ' Chilean coast take 12 to 15 hours. Given those timeframes, coastal communities in Southern California can receive adequate warning, allowing them to implement evacuation procedures. � ELEMENT Its Residents and Visitors from Natural Hazards Alternatively, ven, little warning time, if any, can be expected from locally generated tsunamis. Locally generated tsunamis caused by offshore faulting or landshding immediately offshore from Newport ' Beach are possible, and these tsunamis have the potential to be worst -case scenarios for the coastal communities in Orange County. Modeling off the Santa Barbara coast suggests that locally generated tsunamis can cause waves between 2 and 20 meters (0 to 60 feet) high, and that these could impact ' the coastline with almost no warning, within minutes of the causative earthquake or slump. Areas within Newport Beach that are most likely to be impacted by a tsunami include West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Lido Isle, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. ' Rogue waves are very high waves that arise unexpectedly in the open ocean. These waves are difficult to plan for as they are unpredictable. Rogue waves have historically impacted the Orange County coast and have the potential to impact Newport Beach in the future. Storm Surges ' Unlike tsunamis, which can occur anytime, storm surges are associated with inclement weather. Given that during inclement weather a lot less people are expected to be at the beach, storm surges are more 1 likely to impact residents than tourists, and the potential number of casualties can be expected to be significantly less. The most common problem associated with storm surges is flooding of low -lying areas, including structures. This is often compounded by intense rainfall and strong winds. If a storm ' surge occurs during high tide, the flooded area can be significant. Coastal flooding in Newport Beach occurred in the past when major storms, many of these El Nino Southern Oscillation events, impacted the area. Storm surging associated with a tropical storm has been reported only once in the ' history of Newport Beach, in 1939. This suggests that the hazard of cyclone- induced storm surges has ' Newport Beach General Plan Safetv Element a low probability of occurrence. Nevertheless, this incident caused millions of dollars in damage to Newport Beach. Storm surge events affect development along the ocean, and to a lesser extent, Newport Bay. Coastal Erosion Newport Beach has a variety of coastal features ranging from replenished beach sands in West Newport, to steep bluffs comprised of sandstone and siltstone to the south of Corona del Mar. Significant coastal bluff retreat, bluff -top erosion, gullying, and beach erosion are occurring along the eastern Newport shoreline, and the rates of erosion are dependent on the underlying geologic units and their different responses to the weathering effects of water (including rain and waves), gravity, and wind. Coastal erosion occurs as a 4 result of natural processes such as long -shore 1 drift, storm surge, and sea level rise. Sea bluff a erosion occurs as a result of processes that impact both the bottom and top of the cliffs. irL Pounding of the waves during high tide and storm surges causes considerable damage to the s �' bottom of the bluffs. If the sediments exposed in '� y this zone are soft and highly erodible, eventual 3 `, collapse of the bluff can occur as it is undercut by wave action. Uncontrolled surface runoff, if J allowed to flow over the top of the bluffs, canes'' cause extensive erosion in the form of rills and coastalbluilerosion alongthe Newport Beach coastline gullies. During wet years, large canyons can develop quickly, often as a result of a single storm. Unchecked foot and vehicular traffic and rodent burrowing can also cause significant damage at the top of the bluffs. Increased irrigation associated with agricultural and residential watering can lubricate fine - grained layers in the sediments or bedrock forming the cliffs, leading to failure as a result of landshding. The protection of the beaches from coastal erosion, through effective structural devices and sand replenishment, provides more than just a wider beach; it serves as a buffer zone that provides protection from tsunami run -up or storm surges, especially in areas where there are no dune deposits in front of residential or commercial development. GEOLOGIC HAZARDS The geologic diversim of Newport Beach is strongly related to tectonic movement along the San Andreas Fault and its broad zone of subsidiary faults. This, along with sea level fluctuations related to changes in climate, has resulted in a landscape that is also diverse in geologic hazards. Geologic hazards are generally defined as surficial earth processes that have the potential to cause loss or harm to the community or the environment. 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Slope failure can occur on natural and man -made slopes. The City's remaining natural hillsides and coastal bluff areas are generally vulnerable to slope failures that include: San Joaquin Hills; and bluffs along Upper Newport Bay, Newport Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. Despite the abundance of landslides and new development in the San Joaquin Hills, damage from slope failures in Newport Beach has been small compared to other hillside communities. This can probably be attributed to the development of strict hillside grading ordinances, sound project design that avoid severely hazardous areas, soil engineering practices, and effective agency review of hillside grading projects. Compressible Soils Compressible soils underlie a significant part of the City, typically in the lowland areas and in canyon bottoms. These are generally young Geologic hazards such as slope failures occur in Newport Beach sediments of low density with variable amounts of organic materials. Under the added weight of fill embankments or buildings, these sediments will settle, causing distress to improvements. Low- density soils, if sandy in composition and saturated with water, will also be susceptible of the effects of liquefaction during a moderate to strong earthquake. Expansive Soils Some of the geologic units in the Newport Beach area, including both surficial soils and bedrock, have fine- grained components that are moderate to highly expansive. These materials may be present at the surface or exposed by grading activities. Man -made fills can also be expansive, depending on the soils used to construct them. SEISMIC HAZARDS The City of Newport Beach is located in the northern part of the Peninsular Ranges Province, an area that is exposed to risk from multiple earthquake fault zones. The highest risks originate from the Newport - Inglewood fault zone, the Whittier fault zone, the San Joaquin Hills fault zone, and the Elysian Park fault zone, each with the potential to cause moderate to large earthquakes that would cause ground shaking in Newport Beach and nearby communities. Earthquake - triggered geologic effects also include surface fault rupture, landslides, liquefaction, subsidence, and seiches. Farthquakes can also lead to urban fires, dam failures, and toxic chemical releases, all man - related hazards. Figure S2 shows areas within Newport Beach that are subject to liquefaction and landslides. Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element Liquefaction Strong ground shaking can result in liquefaction. Liquefaction, a geologic process that causes ground failure, typically occurs in loose, saturated sediments primarily of sandy composition. Areas of Newport susceptible to liquefaction and related ground failure (i.e. seismically induced settlement) include areas along the coastline that includes Balboa Peninsula, in and around the Newport Bay and Upper Newport Bay, in the lower reaches of major streams in Newport Beach, and in the floodplain of the Santa Ana River. It is likely that residential or commercial development will never occur in many of the other liquefiable areas, such as Upper Newport Bay, the Newport Coast beaches, and the bottoms of stream channels. However, other structures (such as bridges, roadways, major utility lines, and park improvements) that occupy these areas are vulnerable to damage from liquefaction if mitigation measures have not been included in their design. Seismically Induced Slope Failure Strong ground motions can also worsen existing unstable slope conditions, particularly if coupled with saturated ground conditions. Seismically induced landslides can overrun structures, people or property, sever utility fines, and block roads, thereby hindering rescue operations after an earthquake. Much of the area in eastern Newport Beach has been identified as vulnerable to seismically induced slope failure. Approximately 90 percent of the land from Los Trancos Canyon to State Park boundary is mapped as susceptible to landsliding by the California Geologic Survey. Additionally, the sedimentary bedrock that crops out in the San Joaquin Hills is locally highly weathered. In steep areas, strong ground shaking can cause slides or rockfalls in this material. Rupture along the Newport - Inglewood Fault Zone and other faults in Southern California could reactivate existing landslides and cause new slope failures throughout the San Joaquin Hills. Slope failures can also he expected to occur along stream hanks and coastal bluffs, such as Big Canyon, around San Joaquin Reservoir, Newport and Upper Newport Bays, and Corona del Mar. FLOOD HAZARDS Flooding can be a destructive natural hazard, and is a recurring event. Flood hazards in Newport Beach can be classified into two general categories: flash flooding from small, natural channels; and more moderate and sustained flooding from the Santa Ana River and San Diego Creek. The 100- and 500 -year flood zones have been identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and include the low -lying areas in West Newport at the base of the bluffs, the coastal areas which surround Newport Bay and all low -lying areas adjacent to Upper Newport Bay. 100- and 500 - year flooding is also anticipated to occur along the lower reaches of Coyote Canyon, in the lower reaches of San Diego Creek and the Santa Ana Delhi Channel, and in a portion of Buck Gully. Most flooding along these second- and third -order streams is not expected to impact significant development. However, flooding in the coastal areas of the City will impact residential and commercial zones along West Newport, the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island and the seaward side of Pacific Coast Highway. Figure S3 shows the 100- and 500 -year flood zones. Newport Beach General Plan O 0 w D p O P � o 8 � z � U Z O O � 0 0 i � I r�r W I I I i i pxmspaeze µowsuS /6LSOi- y >eagvodnaµ /valo'd519 /'N 6 C U O Q m z o c g IV) u OJ O Q� w � H N z W w C)) w H d 2 w 3 3 O � Q Q CD U rn m O 0 w D p O P � o 8 � z � U Z O O � 0 0 i � I r�r W I I I i i pxmspaeze µowsuS /6LSOi- y >eagvodnaµ /valo'd519 /'N 6 C O a o a U � O D Q o 3 3 � Q Q CD rn m O 0 w D p O P � o 8 � z � U Z O O � 0 0 i � I r�r W I I I i i pxmspaeze µowsuS /6LSOi- y >eagvodnaµ /valo'd519 /'N Safety Element In addition, seismically induced inundation, which refers to flooding that results when water retention structures fail due to an earthquake, can also occur in the City. Portions of Newport Beach are threatened by flooding from Prado Dam, Santiago Creek Reservoir, Villa Park Reservoir, San Joaquin Reservoir, Big Canyon Reservoir, and Harbor View Reservoir. Seismically induced inundation can also ' occur if strong ground shaking causes structural damage to aboveground water tanks. Currently, there are no above - ground water tanks in the City. ' Various flood control measures have helped mitigate flood damage in the City, including reservoirs in the San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana Mountain foothills, and channel alterations for the Santa Ana River. These structures help regulate flow in the Santa Ana River, San Diego Creek, and smaller 1 I fl 1 streams and hold back some of the flow during intense rainfall period that could otherwise overwhelm the storm drain system in Newport Beach. FIRE HAZARDS Wildland Fires The City of Newport Beach defines a wildland fire hazard area as any geographic area that contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density that potentially increases the possibility of wildland fires. The eastern portion of the City and portions of the Newport Beach region and surrounding areas to the north, east, and southeast include grass- and brush - covered hillsides with significant topographic relief that facilitate the rapid spread of fire, especially if fanned by coastal breezes or Santa Ana winds. Fire susceptibility in Newport Beach is shown in Figure S4. In those areas identified as susceptible to wildland fire, land development is governed by special State codes. In addition, the Fire Department enforces locally developed regulations which reduce the amount and continuity of fuel (vegetation) available, firewood storage, debris clearing, proximity of vegetation to structures and other measures aimed at "Hazard Reduction." New construction and development are further protected by local amendments to the Uniform Fire in the Back Bay in 2000 Budding Code. These amendments, which are designed to increase the fire resistance of a building, include: protection of exposed eaves, noncombustible construction of exterior walls, protection of openings, and the requirement for Class "A" fireproof roofing throughout the City. Additionally, a "Fuel Modification" plan aimed at reducing fire encroachment into structures from adjacent vegetation must be developed and maintained. Urban Fires Many factors contribute to an area being at risk of structural fires in terms of the local fire departments capabilities to control them, including the construction size and type, built -in protection, Newport Beach General Plan Safetv Element density of construction, street widths, and occupancy size. The City's daytime population levels may also add to the congestion and difficulty of ingress and egress of emergency response vehicles. Many of the structures in the older portions of the City, some dating back to the 1930s, are susceptible to urban fires. These areas were built to older building standards and fire codes, made from non - fire - resistive construction materials, and built with no internal sprinklers and other fire safety systems in place. These areas include Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar. Newport Beach has over 30 high -rise buildings that were constructed since the 1960s, four of which are not sprinklered: 3121 West Coast Highway, 601 Lido Park Drive, 400 Newport Center Drive, and 611 Lido Park Drive. Geography is also a factor to fire safety in the City. Upper and Lower Newport Bay essentially divide the City into two regions, with approximately one-third of the Fire Department assets located west of the bay, and the remaining assets east of the bay. Connection between these two sides is provided by only a limited number of roadways (Pacific Coast Highway in the south, Bristol Street and the 73 Freeway on the north), making it difficult for fire stations on both sides of the bay to support each other during multiple alarm emergencies. Failure of the bridge connectors on any of these roadways as a result of an earthquake, for example, would hinder emergency response from fire stations in east Newport Beach and Newport Coast into the densely populated areas of the City west and south of the bay. Earthquake - induced fires have the potential to be the worst -case fire - suppression scenarios for a community because an earthquake can cause multiple ignitions distributed over a broad geographic area. There are some older sections in Newport Beach where due to ground failure, breaks in the gas mains and the water distribution system could lead to a significant fire- after-earthquake situation. The City of Newport Beach has adopted the 2001 California Fire Code with City amendments and some exceptions. These provisions include construction standards in new structures and remodels, road widths and configurations designed to accommodate the passage of fire trucks and engines, and requirements for minimum fire flow rates for water mains. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The state of California defines hazardous materials as substances that are toxic, ignitable or flammable, reactive, and /or corrosive. The state also defines hazardous materials as substances that show high acute or chronic toxicity, is carcinogenic (causes cancer), has bioaccumulative properties (accumulates in the body's tissues), is persistent in the environment, or is water reactive. The primary concern associated with a hazardous materials release is the short and /or long term effect to the public from exposure to the hazardous material. The best way to reduce the liability for a hazardous material release is through regulation governing the storage, use, manufacturing and handling of hazardous materials. These regulations are typically issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but various local agencies are tasked with the responsibility of monitoring those facilities that use, store, transport, and dispose hazardous materials for compliance with the federal guidelines, or if applicable, with more stringent State guidelines. Following is a summary of hazardous material found in Newport Beach. ®Newport Beach General Plan / $ \- &\ 2 / � L /O zz \ ƒ} 0 � / K ; LL. O 2 \\ \ \\\ \ }) |w� \- \_ \ \ { \> \ ƒ} f / _ §2 \ : /( :20 ; 2 \ \ \ \ \ \\ \\ \\ \ \\\ \ }) |w� '` MW I I'L J I I I Safetv Element Toxic Release Inventory According to the EPA records, there is one facility in the Newport Beach area that is listed in the most recently available Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI sites are known to release toxic chemicals into the air. The EPA closely monitors the emissions from these facilities to ensure that their annual limits are not exceeded. The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issues permits to facilities that emit chemicals, both toxic and nontoxic, into the atmosphere. These facilities include restaurants, hotels, dry - cleaners, and other small businesses. Hazardous Waste According to the most recent EPA and City data available, there are two large quantity generators and approximately 115 small quantity generators in the Newport Beach area. The number of small quantity generators is expected to increase with increasing development in the City, since this list includes businesses like gasoline stations, dry cleaners, and photo - processing shops. ' Leaking Underground Storage Tanks According to data from the State Water Resources Control Board, 76 underground storage tank leaks have been reported in the Newport Beach area. Of these, 47 sites have been either cleaned up or deemed to be of no environmental consequence, leaving 29 cases that are still open and in various stages of the remediation process. None of the leaks that have been reported in the City have impacted a drinking source of ground water. The Orange County Environmental Health Department provides oversight and conducts inspections of all underground tank removals and installation of new tanks. Oil Fields There is one oil field in the City of Newport Beach and one in its Sphere of Influence. Hazardous materials are often associated with these facilities, usually as a result of poor practices in the early days of exploration, when oil cuttings, brine water, and other by- products were dumped onto the ground. The development of oil fields for residential or commercial purposes typically involves a detailed study to identify any areas impacted by oil or other hazardous materials, and the remediation of the property prior to development. Methane Gas Mitigation Districts ' Natural seepages of gas occur in the western and southwestern portions of the City. Methane gas associated with an abandoned landfill has also been reported near the City's northwestern corner. The City has implemented a series of mitigation measures to reduce the hazard associated with methane ' gas. Hazards Overlay Given the mixed -use character of Newport Beach, where residential and commercial uses reside relatively close to one another or often co- exist, facilities that generate, use, or store hazardous Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element materials are often located near residential areas or near critical facilities, with the potential to impact these areas if hazardous materials are released into the environment at concentrations of concern. AVIATION HAZARDS John Wayne Airport QWA) generates nearly all aviation traffic above the City- of Newport Beach. On an average business day, 150 commercial and 20 regional flights arrive at and depart from JWA. Newport Beach borders the southeastern portion of JWA. More than 95 percent of all airplanes take off and ascend over the City. Accidents with one or more fatalities involving commercial aircraft are rare events. However, in the event of an aviation hazard, pilots are instructed to follow Newport Bay away from residential or developed area. Any potential impact will be significantly reduced by coordinated response operations of all available emergency- services. The airport is protected by an on -site airport fire service as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. This service is provided by Orange County Fire Station No. 33. In addition, the Orange Count- Fire Services Area Plan Annex contains a Marine (Air /Sea) Disaster Response Plan that establishes protocols for marine disasters in the harbor or ocean from either aircraft or boating accidents. This plan, which includes a count- -wide mutual aid response to a disaster, would be implemented by the Newport Beach Fire Department. Three areas found to be of increased vulnerability to aviation hazards in the City are Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. As previously discussed under Urban Fires, Balboa Island is susceptible to fire hazards due to the fact that structures were built prior to implementation of stringent fire codes. Additionally-, access and egress is limited to a small bridge. In the event of a fire caused by an aviation accident, it could spread quickly-. An aviation accident in Upper Newport Bay- could create a significant ecological and economic hazard to the environment. The recreational value of the City of Newport Beach with its more than 9,000 registered boats could be dramatically affected, and an aviation accident could significantly pollute the waterways. DISASTER PLANNING Any potential hazard in the City resulting from a manmade or natural disaster may result in the need for evacuation of few or thousands of citizens of Newport Beach. Homeland Security has brought disaster awareness to the forefront of the minds of the community, safety officials, and City staff. The City of Newport Beach is currently using the Standardized Emergency Management System for emergency response in the City, where depending on the type of incident, several different agencies and disciplines may be called upon to assist with emergency- response. Agencies and disciplines that can be expected to be part of an emergency- response team include medical, health, fire and rescue, police, public works, and coroner. Additionally, policies and plans from the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, the state's Mutual Aid Plan, and the state's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System would be implemented. Within the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD), the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator has updated the City's Emergency Management Plan, including the development and implementation of disaster training for employees. The Emergency Management Plan describes the different levels of emergencies, the local emergency management organization, and the specific responsibilities of each Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element ' participating agency, government office, and City staff. A City -wide fire drill, which involves implementation of the Plan, is conducted annually. 1 Currently, NBFD provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS) and emergency transportation utilizing the fire engines and ladder trucks housed in the Department's eight fire stations along with the paramedics housed in three of those stations. While the NBFD has the immediate capability of providing ALS service at three simultaneous incidents, there is an occasional need for additional ALS units. Additional ALS service is provided by nearby and adjoining public agencies by means of cooperative automatic aid agreements. Emergency transportation beyond the capability of the department is provided by private ambulance companies. ' Mass casualty incidents, those incidents usually involving three or more critical patients require the implementation of the Orange County Fire Services Operational Plan Annex "Multi - Casualty Incident Response Plan." This Plan is an organizational plan that aids in assigning treatment teams and quickly moving patients off scene to appropriate receiving centers in an expeditious and organized manner. The multi - casualty plan is intended to be implemented during any multi casualty incident, such as multiple vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high -rise fires, and so ' forth. Although the system has been designed to be used with as few as three patients, it can be expanded to an infinite number as it becomes necessary. Lastly, in the event of a disaster, the City's Emergency Operations Center can be opened. The center has undergone a series of considerable upgrades and improvements. Training for the residents within the City continues through the Community Emergence Response Team program. The continued development of the community's disaster preparedness efforts will aid the residents of Newport 1 Beach in an areawide disaster by fostering a citywide culture of "preparedness. Goals and Policies Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Tsunamis . Rogue S1 Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and rogue waves to people and property- are minimized. 1 Policies I S1.1 Evacuation Routes Review local and distant tsunami inundation maps for Newport Beach and adjacent coastal communities as they are developed to identify susceptible areas and plan evacuation routes. (Imp 38.2, 39.2) Newport Beach General Plan M Safety Element S1.2 Evacuation Response Plans Participate in any regional effort to develop and implement workable response plans that the City's emergency services can adopt immediately for evacuation in the case of a tsunami warning. (Imp 19.1, 38.2) S1.3 Beach Replenishment Continue projects like the Surfside- Sunset /West Newport Beach Replenishment program to maintain beach width. Wide beaches provide critical protection against tsunami run -up for structures along the oceanfront. (Imp 31.1, 33.2) S1.4 Education Program Develop and implement a tsunami educational program for residents, visitors, and people who work in the susceptible areas. (Imp 43.1) S1.5 Tsunami Research Support tsunami research in the Newport Beach offshore and Newport Bay areas. (Imp 39.1) S2 Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges and seiches to people and property are minimized. Policies S2.1 Wave Up -Rush and Impact Reports Prepare and periodically update (every- 5 years) comprehensive wave up -rush and impact reports for shoreline and coastal bluff areas subject to wave action that will be made available to applicants for new development on a beach or coastal bluff property. (Imp 39.1) S2.2 Shoreline Management Plans Develop and implement shoreline management plans for shoreline areas subject to wave hazards and erosion. Shoreline management plans should provide for the protection of private property, public improvements, coastal access, public opportunities for coastal recreation, and coastal resources. (Imp 22.1, 22.2) MINewport Beach General Plan 1 Safety Element 'S2.3 Use of Temporary Shoreline Protection Continue to utilize temporary sand dunes in shoreline areas to protect buildings and infrastructure from wave up -rush, while minimizing significant impacts to coastal access and resources. (Imp 22.2) 'S2.4 Use of Existing Shoreline Protection Encourage the use of existing sand dunes with native vegetation as a protective ' device in beach areas. (Imp 12.1, 22.2) S2.5 Shoreline Protection Alternatives Encourage the use of nonstructural methods, such as dune restoration and sand nourishment, as alternatives to shoreline protective structures. (Policy HB 13.3) ' (Imp 22.2) S2.6 Maintenance of Storm Drains ' Maintain and regularly clean out storm drains in low lying areas, as necessary, such that flood waters can be effectively conveyed away from structures. (Imp 24.1) S2.7 Residential Design Require new or remodeled residential structures in areas susceptible to storm surge to raise floor elevations as required by building codes. (Imp 7.1) 1 S3 Adverse effects of coastal erosion to people and property are minimized. Policies ' S3.1 Coastal Hazard Studies Prepare and periodically update comprehensive studies of seasonal and long- ' term shoreline change, episodic and chronic bluff retreat, flooding, and local changes in sea levels, and other coastal hazard conditions. (Imp 38.1) S3.2 Beach Width Monitoring Continue to monitor beach width and elevations and analyze monitoring data to establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or deflation will reach a point that it could expose the backshore development to flooding or damage from storm waves. (Policy HB 13.5) (Imp 38.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan Safetv Element S3.3 Maintenance of Beach Width and Elevations Develop and implement a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in maintaining beach width and elevations. Analyze monitoring data to determine nourishment priorities, and m to use nourishment as shore protection, in Geu of more permanent hard shoreline armoring options. (Policy HB 13.4) (Imp 22.2) S3.4 Minimization of Shoreline Process Effects Maintain existing groin fields and jetties and modify as necessary to eliminate or mitigate adverse effects on shoreline processes. (Imp 22.2, 30.1) S3.5 Protection of Coastal- Dependent Uses Permit revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaining walls and other structures altering natural shoreline processes or retaining walls when required to serve coastal- dependent uses or to protect existing structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and when designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. (Imp 22.1, 30.1) S3.6 Siting of Shoreline Protective Devices Design and site protective devices to minimize impacts to coastal resources, minimize alteration of natural shoreline processes, provide for coastal access, minimize visual impacts, and eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supple. (Imp 22.1, 30.1) S3.7 Shoreline Protective Devices on Public Land Discourage shoreline protective devices on public land to protect private property /development. Site and design any such protective devices as far landward as possible. (Imp 22.1, 30.1) S3.8 Shoreline Protective Device Use Limit the use of protective devices to the minimum required to protect existing development and prohibit their use to enlarge or expand areas for new development or for new development. "Existing development" for purposes of this policy shall consist only of a principle structure, e.g. residential dwelling, required garage, or second residential unit, and shall not include accessory or ancillary structures such as decks, patios, pools, tennis courts, cabanas, stairs, landscaping etc. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) S3.9 Shoreline Protection for New Development Require property owners to record a waiver of future shoreline protection for new development during the economic life of the structure (75 years) as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit for new development on a beach or shoreline that is subject to wave action, erosion, flooding, landslides, or other hazards associated with development on a beach or bluff. Shoreline protection may be permitted to protect existing structures that were legally ®Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element constructed prior to the certification of the LCP, unless a waiver of future shoreline protection was required by a previous coastal development permit. (Imp 12.1) S3.10 Bluff Stabilization rSite and design new structures to avoid the need for shoreline and bluff protective devices during the economic life of the structure (75 years), unless an environmentally acceptable design to stabilize the bluff and prevent bluff retreat is devised. (Imp 2.1, 11.1) I S3.11 New Development Impact on Coastal Erosion Require that applications for new development with the potential to be impacted or impact coastal erosion include slope stability analyses and erosion rate estimates provided by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer. (Imp 7.1, 11.1) S3.12 Minimization of Coastal Bluff Recession Require new development adjacent to the edge of coastal bluffs to incorporate drainage improvements, irrigation systems, and /or native or drought - tolerant vegetation into the design to minimize coastal bluff recession. (Imp 7.1, 11.1) S4 Adverse effects caused by seismic and geologic hazards are minimized by reducing the known level of risk to loss of life, personal injury-, public and private property damage, economic and social dislocation, and disruption of essential services. Policies S4.1 Updating of Building and Fire Codes Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to provide for seismic safety design. (Imp 7.1) S4.2 Retrofitting of Essential Facilities ' Support and encourage the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities such as hospitals and schools to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. (Imp 37.1) 1 Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element S4.3 S4.4 S4.5 S4.6 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Continue to require the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildngs during remodels to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. (Imp 7.1, 37.1) New Essential Facility Siting Regulate the location of new essential facilities within areas that would directly be affected by seismic or geologic hazards, in accordance with State law. (Imp 2.1) New Essential Facility Siting Regulate the location of new sensitive facilities such as schools, hospitals, and facilities for the elderly population, within 500 feet to active and potentially active faults, in accordance with State law. (lmp 2.1) Maintenance of Existing Essential Facilities Ensure that etisting essential facilities that have been built in or on seismic and geological hazards are upgraded and maintained in order to prevent and reduce loss. (lmp 37.1) S5 Protection of human fife and public and private property from the risks of flooding Policies S5.1 New Development Design within 100 -year Floodplains Require that all new development within 100 -year floodplains incorporate sufficient measures to mitigate flood hazards including the design of onsite drainage systems that are connected with the City's storm drainage system, gradation of the site such that runoff does not impact adjacent properties, and buildings are elevated. (Imp 6.1, 11.1) S5.2 Facility Use or Storage of Hazardous Materials Standards Require that all new facilities storing, using, or otherwise involved with substantial quantities of onsite hazardous materials within flood zones comply with standards of elevation, anchoring, and flood proofing, and hazardous materials are stored in watertight containers. (Imp 7.1) Newport Beach General Plan ISafety Element S5.3 Minimization of Flood Hazard Risk Require stormwater detention basins, where appropriate, to reduce the potential risk of flood hazards. (Imp 6.1) I rS6 ' Protection of human fife and property from the risks of wildfires and urban fires. Policies S6.1 Review Adequacy of Infrastructure Review the adequacy of the water storage capacity and distribution network, in the event of a natural disaster, on a regular basis. (Imp 23.1, 39.2) S6.2 Development in Interface Areas Apply hazard reduction, fuel modification, and other methods to reduce wildfire hazards to existing and new development in urban wildland interface areas. (Imp 8.1) S6.3 New Development Design Site and design new development to avoid the need to extend fuel modification zones into sensitive habitats. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) S6.4 Use of City- Approved Plant List Use fire - resistive, native plant species from the Cicy- approved plant list in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. (Imp 2.1, 8.1) S6.5 Invasive Ornamental Plant Species i Prohibit invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. (Imp 2.1, 8.1) S6.6 Database Maintenance of Interface Areas Continue to maintain a database of parcels in urban wildland interface areas. (Imp 39.1) 1 S6.7 Properties within Interface Areas Continue regular inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and direct property owners to bring their property into compliance with fire inspection standards. (Imp 39.2) Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element S6.9 Update Building and Fire Codes Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to provide for fire safety design. (Imp 7.1) Retrofitting of Nonsprinklered Buildings Encourage owners of nonsprinklered properties, especially high- and mid -rise structures, to retrofit their buildings and include internal fire sprinklers. (Imp 37.2) S7 Exposure of people and the environment to hazardous materials associated with methane gas extraction, oil operations, leaking underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste generators is minimized. Policies S7.1 Known Areas of Contamination Require proponents of projects in known areas of contamination from oil operations or other uses to perform comprehensive soil and groundwater contamination assessments in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials standards, and if contamination exceeds regulatory action levels, require the proponent to undertake remediation procedures prior to grading and development under the supervision of the County ]environmental Health Division, County Department of Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water Quality Control Board (depending upon the nature of any identified contamination). (Imp 12.1, 11.1, 13.1, 16.1) S7.2 Development Design within Methane Gas Districts Ensure that any development within identified methane gas districts be designed consistent with the requirements of the Newport Beach iilunicipal Code. (Imp 7.1) S7.3 Education Educate residents and businesses about how to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials, including using safer non -toxic equivalents. (Imp 43.1) S7.4 Implementation of Remediation Efforts Minimize the potential risk of contamination to surface water and groundwater resources and implement remediation efforts to any resources adversely impacted by urban activities. (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 12.1, 23.11, 24.1, 25.1) Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element S7.5 Siting of Sensitive Uses Develop and implement strict land use controls, performance standards, and structure design standards including development setbacks from sensitive uses such as schools, hospitals, day care facilities, elder care facilities, residential uses, and other sensitive uses that generate or use hazardous materials. (Imp 2.1) S7.6 Regulation of Companies Involved with Hazardous Materials Require all users, producers, and transporters of hazardous materials and wastes to clearly identify- the materials that they store, use, or transport, and to notify the appropriate City, County, State and Federal agencies in the event of a 1 violation. (Imp 16.1, 39.1) tS8 Residents, property, and the environment are protected from aviation - related hazards. Policies S8.1 Firefighter Training Program Provide a formalized Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training program (including airport and aircraft familiarization, fuel fire extinguishment, hazards associated with airplanes and aircraft cargo, safety procedure, aviation communications, evacuation, and rescue operations) for all firefighters and Chief Fire Officers in Newport Beach. (Imp 39.2) S8.2 Emergency Personnel Awareness Training Provide Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting awareness training for all Newport Beach emergency personnel on a regular basis. (Imp 39.2) S8.3 Implementation of Interagency Policies Implement policies outlined in the Orange County Fire Services Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, and the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid Plan. (Imp 19.3, 39.2) S8.4 Mutual Aid Agreements Develop clear mutual aid agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the airport fire service, county emergency and law enforcement agencies, United States Coast Guard, private ferry providers, and other potential resources. (Imp 19.3, 38.2, 39.2) I ' Newport Beach General Plan Safetv Element S9 Effective emergency response to natural or human - induced disasters that minimizes the loss of life and damage to property, while also reducing disruptions in the delivery of vital public and private services during and following a disaster. The Newport Beach Harbor Patrol is available to assist in the event of disaster Policies S9.1 S9.2 S9.3 S9.4 Review and Update Emergency Plans Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an annual basis. (Imp 38.2, 39.2) Emergency Management System Training Conduct annual training sessions using adopted emergency- management systems. Coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to execute a variety of exercises to test operational and emergency plans. (Imp 38.2, 39.2) Participation in Mutual Aid Systems Maintain participation in local, regional, state and national mutual aid systems to ensure appropriate resources are available for response and recovery during and following a disaster. (Imp 19.3, 38.2, 39.2) Familiarity with National and State Response Plans Ensure that all Newport Beach personnel are familiar with the National Incident Management System, the National Response Plan, the State of California Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, Newport Beach General Plan Safety Element and any other relevant response plans consistent with their position in the City's Emergency Management Plan. (Imp 38.2, 39.2) S9.5 Emergency and Disaster Education Programs Sponsor and support education programs pertaining to emergency/ disaster preparedness and response protocols and procedures. Distribute information about emergency preparedness to community groups, schools, religious institutions, transient occupancy establishments, and business associations. (Imp 38.2, 39.2, 43.1) 1 INewport Beach General Plan M S9.6 Hazard Mitigation Plan Develop and maintain a hazard mitigation plan that advocates the use of programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on the ' community from a natural or human - induced disaster. (Imp 38.2, 39.2) S9.7 Existing Development within 100 -year Flood Zones Implement flood warning systems and evacuation plans for areas that are already developed within 100 -year flood zones. (lmp 38.2, 39.2) S9.8 Emergency Use of Coastal Facilities Establish procedures and public /private cooperation and communication for the emergency use of coastal facilities and equipment in advance of flood, ' storm, pollution, dredging, vessel sinking, and other events, supplementing other safety and rescue bases and equipment. (Policy HB 13.7) (Imp 38.2, 392) 1 INewport Beach General Plan M I [1 1 j 1 F U7 1 1 11 1 1 1 I 11 Noise Element NOISE Protecting Newport Beach Residents Introduction The Noise Element of a General Plan is a tool for including noise control in the planning process in order to maintain compatible land use with environmental noise levels. This Noise Element identifies noise sensitive land uses and noise sources, and defines areas of noise impact for the purpose of developing policies to insure that Newport Beach residents will be protected from excessive noise intrusion. The Noise Element follows the revised state guidelines in Section 46050.1 of the Health and Safety Code. The element quantifies the community noise environment in terms of noise exposure contours for both near and long -term levels of growth and traffic activity. The information contained in this document provides the framework to achieve compatible land uses and provide baseline levels and noise source identification for local noise ordinance enforcement. Background Sound is created when objects vibrate and produce pressure variations that move rapidly outward into the surrounding air. The main characteristics of these air pressure waves are amplitude, which we experience as a sound's "loudness" and frequency, which we experience as a sound's "pitch." The standard unit of sound amplitude is the decibel (dB), which is a measure of the physical magnitude of the pressure variations relative to the human threshold of perception. The human ear's sensitivity to sound amplitude is frequency- dependent and thus a modification is usually made to the decibel to ®Newport Beach General Plan ' Noise Element raccount for this; A- weighted decibels (dBAs) incorporate human sensitivity to a sound's frequency as well as its amplitude. rNoise is generally defined as unwanted sound, aspects of which can negatively affect the physiological or psychological well-being of individuals or communities. A typical noise environment consists of a base of steady ambient noise that is the sum of many distant and indistinguishable noise sources. Superimposed on this background noise is the sound from individual local sources. These can vary from an occasional aircraft or train passing by to virtually continuous noise from, for example, traffic on a major highway. Noise in excessive levels can affect our living environment and quality of life. Several quantitative indicators are commonly used to gauge the likelihood that environmental noise would have an adverse effect on a community. These indicators consider that the most disruptive aspects of noise are strongly associated with the average acoustical energy content of the sound over � ELEMENT I from Excessive Noise Intrusion rthe time it occurs and /or with the time of day when the sound occurs. The indicators used in the Noise Element are as follows: • Leq, the equivalent energy noise level, is the average acoustic energy content of noise for a stated period of time. Thus, the Leq of a time- varying noise and that of a steady noise are the ' same if they deliver the same acoustic energy to the ear during exposure. For evaluating community impacts, this indicator is not affected by whether the noise occurs during the day or the night. ' • CNEL, the Community Noise Equivalent Level, is a 24 -hour average Leq with a 10 dBA "weight" added to noise during the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., and a 5 dBA "weight" added during the hours of 7:00 1 >.m. to 10:00 P.M. to account for increased noise sensitivity in ' the evening and nighttime. Noise environments and consequences of human activities are usually well represented by median noise levels during the day, night, or over a 24 -hour period. Environmental noise levels are generally ' considered low when the CNEL is below 55 dBA, moderate in the 55 to 70 dBA range, and high above 70 dBA. Examples of low daytime levels are isolated natural settings that can provide noise levels as low as 20 dBA, and quiet suburban residential streets that can provide noise levels around 40 dBA. Noise levels above 45 dBA at night can disrupt sleep. Examples of moderate level noise environments are urban residential or semi - commercial areas (typically 55 to 60 dBA) and commercial locations (typically 60 dBA). People may consider louder environments adverse, but most will accept the higher levels associated with more noisv urban residential or residential- commercial areas (60 to 75 dBA) or dense urban or industrial areas (65 to 90 dBA). Additional examples of sound levels and loudness in indoor and outdoor environments are shown in Table N 1. 1 INewport Beach General Plan Noise Element Table N1 Representative • Noise Levels Common Outdoor Activities Noise Level (dBA) Common Indoor Activities —110— Rock Band Jet fly -over at 100 feet —100 — Gas Lawnmower at 3 feet —90— food Blender at 3 feet Diesel Truck going 50 mph at 50 feet —80— Garbage Disposal at 3 feet Noisy Urban Area During Daytime Gas Lawnmower at 100 feet —70— Vacuum Cleaner at 10 feet Commercial Area Normal Speech at 3 feet Heavy Traffic at 300 feet —60— Large Business Office Quiet Urban Area During Daytime —50— Dishwasher in Next Room Quiet Urban Area During Nighttime —40— Theater, Large Conference Room (background) Quiet Suburban Area During Nighttime —30— Library Quiet Rural Area During Nighttime Bedroom at Night, Concert Hall (background) —20- Broadcast/Recording Studio —10— Threshold of Human Hearing —0— Threshold of Human Hearing SOURCE. California Department of Transportation 1998 r� Context TRANSPORTATION NOISE SOURCES , The most common sources of noise in urban areas are transportation- related. These include , automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft. Motor vehicle noise is of concern because it is characterized by a high number of individual events wl-nich often create a sustained noise level and its proximity, to areas sensitive to noise exposure. Residential land uses and other sensitive receptors should be protected from excessive noise from these sources. Freeway /Highway I Newport Beach has the Corona Del Mar Freeway (State Route 73) and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (SJHTC) within its borders. State Route 73 runs in a northwest /southeast , MNewport Beach General Plan , Noise Element direction through the City's northern section. The portion of State Route 73 that cuts through the northern portion of the City is below grade from the adjacent land uses. There are a few residences in close proximity to this freeway. The SJHTC runs in a northwest /southeast direction through the City's northeastern boundary ' connecting with the State Route 73 at Jamboree Road. SJHTC is considered a highway from Jamboree Road south to Bonita Canyon, and then it becomes a toll road. At various locations, the highway will be at grade with or elevated above the adjacent land uses. There are existing residences that are in close proximity to this highway; however, these residences have already included noise mitigation measures to sufficiently attenuate the noise from SJHTC. I I i� I LJ I 11 I I Cl Major and Minor Arterial Roadways Traffic noise on surface streets is a significant source of noise within the community. The major sources of traffic noise in Newport Beach are Coast Highway, Jamboree Road, and MacArthur Boulevard. Many of the residential uses located along these roadways include some level of noise attenuation, provided by either a sound barrier or grade separation. Other residential uses, primarily older units, built near these arterial roadways do r, not have am attenuation from noise other than i the distance between the roadway and the residential structure. The noise attenuation features for new residences are reviewed on a project -by- project basis. This means that as residential projects are proposed near the major roadways within Newport Beach, future noise levels are evaluated and noise mitigation strategies are developed as necessary to meet City standards. Noise levels along roadways are determined by a Traffic is a source of noise within Newport Beach number of traffic characteristics. Most important is the average daily traffic (ADT). Additional factors include the percentage of trucks, vehicle speed, the time distribution of this traffic and gradient of the roadway. Water Vehicles Newport Beach has the largest small boat harbor in Southern California. Thousands of boats operate near noise - sensitive residential uses that border much of Newport Bay, and noise associated with these boats can be a problem to these residences. Of particular concern are the charter boars which generate engine noise and noise from the occupants, as well as use loudspeakers or live entertainment. Aircraft Operations Many residents of Newport Beach are impacted by noise generated by commercial and general aviation aircraft departing John Wayne Airport UWA). Operated by Orange County, JWA serves both general aviation and scheduled commercial passenger airline and cargo operations. JWA experienced 349,936 aircraft operations in the year 2005, with a number of average daily departures of over 479. Newport Beach is located immediately south of John \Rayne Airport and is under the primary Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element departure corridor. Although aircraft noise can be heard throughout Newport Beach, the highest noise levels are experienced just south of the airport, in the Airport Area, Santa Ana Heights Area, Westcliff, Dover Shores, the Bluffs, and Balboa Island, and are generated by aircraft departures. Newport Beach has, since the mid- 1970s, actively engaged in efforts to minimize the impact of air carrier operations on our residents and their quality of life. The City's initial efforts focused on involvement in route authority proceedings conducted by the Civil Aviation Board and litigation challenging County decisions that could increase the level or frequency of noise events. In 1985, the City, County, Stop Polluting Our Newport (SPON) and the Airport Working Group (AWG) entered into an agreement (1985 JWA Settlement Agreement) to resolve Federal Court litigation initiated by the County. The 1985 JWA Settlement Agreement required the County to reduce the size of the terminal, cap the number of parking spaces, limit the number of "average daily departures," and limit the number of passengers served each year at JWA (expressed in terms of "million annual passengers" or "MAP ") to 8.4 MAP after construction of the new terminal. After two years of discussion among the parties to the Settlement Agreement, the City Council and County Board of Supervisors approved Settlement Agreement amendments that eliminated noisier aircraft, increased the maximum number of noise regulated anti air cargo average daily departures, increased the service level limit from 8.4 to 10.3 MAP until January 1, 2011, and then 10.8 MAP afterwards, and increased the maximum number of passenger loading bridges from 14 to 20. The 2002 Amendments also eliminated the floor area restrictions on the terminal and the "cap" on public parking spaces. City Council approval of the 2002 Amendments was contingent on receipt of a letter from the FAA confirming that the 2002 Amendments were consistent with ANCA and other relevant laws, regulations and grant assurances made by the County. In December 2002, the FAA sent a letter confirming compliance and in January 2003, a judge approved the stipulation of the parties reflected by the 2002 Amendments. The FAA letter confirming the validity of the 2002 Amendments is a precedent for future amendments that increase air transportation service without impacting airport safety or the quality of life of residents in Newport Beach and other affected communities. Other aircraft operations related to helicopter operations at Hoag Hospital are also a concern. Helicopter flights are noise, and there are residential uses located in close proximity to the hospital. The helipad is located on the roof of the emergency area of the hospital. Finally, Newport Beach is exposed to noise from airplanes towing banners along the beach. NONTRANSPORTATION NOISE SOURCES (STATIONARY NOISE SOURCES) There are many stationary noise sources within the boundaries of Newport Beach. Some of these stationary noise sources include restaurant /bar /entertainment estabLshments, mixed -use structures, mechanical equipment, and use of recreational facilities. The impacts of nontransportation noise sources are most effectively controlled through the enforcement and application of City stationary noise ordinances or regulations. Newport Beach General Plan [1 Noise Element ' Restaurant /Bar /Entertainment Establishments Numerous restaurants, bars, and entertainment establishments in Mariner's Mile, Corona del Mar, the Peninsula, and Balboa Island have been subject to noise complaints in the past. Noise complaints have been made due to the close proximity of these establishments to residential uses, the potentially high noise levels that these establishments are able to produce, and the late hours of operation. Mixed Use Developments (Commercial /Residential) In a mixed use building, a portion of it may be used as commercial (i.e. office space, restaurant, market, dry cleaner, etc.) and the remaining portion map be used for residential purposes. Such mixed ' uses can range from a small retail structure with a residence unit on the second floor (as seen on parts of Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula) to larger commercial properties that include a residential component. Requiring that the commercial portion conform to the more strict residential noise ' standards would make operating the commercial facility difficult. However, applying the commercial noise standards to the entire project would make the noise exposure levels at the residential portion of the building potentially too high. Mixed use projects represent a unique noise environment and it is ' important that a program be developed that allows mixed use to operate with a minimum amount of conflict. Mechanical Equipment Noise Various Heating Ventilating and Air Condidoning (HVAC) installations and occasional pool and spa pumps can be noise intrusions. Noise intrusions from HVAC equipment has been a problem in the past, especially in areas such as Balboa Island, lido Island, and the Peninsula where the homes are very close together, and in commercial areas as well when abutting residential areas. However, the ' City's Municipal Code now requires a permit before installation of new HVAC equipment. Permits are only granted when a sound rating of the proposed equipment does not exceed standards, or is installed with a timing device that will deactivate the equipment during the hours of 10:00 P.NI. to ' 7:00 AJ L if the standards are exceeded. Just because HVAC equipment sound ratings are reviewed during plan check, as well as tested in the ' field after installation, it can still be problematic over time. As equipment ages and sometimes suffers from lack of maintenance, noise from the equipment can increase. Because of this, the City still deals with HVAC equipment noise on a complaint basis, in order insure ongoing compliance with the standards of the Code. Recreational Activities ' Another source of stationary noise in Newport Beach is recreational activities such as league and youth sporting games, as well as recreational rowers in Newport Harbor. These activities are I sometimes scheduled during early morning hours on the weekends and can be a source of noise intrusion on nearby residences. Types of noise generated include people shouting and whistles /horns blowing. Some sporting events also utilize loudspeakers. Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element Nuisance Noise Residential party noise, boat party noise, barking dogs, and landscape maintenance tools are considered nuisances. These sources of noise are difficult to attenuate, and difficult to control. Nuisance noise complaints are typically dealt with through code enforcement. ■ Residential Party Noise — Residential party noise, particularly on Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, and in West Newport Area has been an ongoing problem. There are many difficulties in trying to control party noise. If a noise limit is established for enforcement using a quantitative measure, the code enforcer would be required to make noise measurements of the intrusive noise. Often, the disturbing levels of noise that were generated by a party are reduced once a code enforcer arrives on the premises to make measurements. Therefore, party noise level measurements may be an impractical means of party noise enforcement since it is often not possible to accurately capture the loud noise levels being generated by the party. Historically, police officers use their judgment for identifying and controlling party noise problems. Additionally-, a recently adopted ordinance addressing police services has been effective in curbing parry- related noise. • Boat Party Noise — Charter boats, generally larger in size and carrying large numbers of paid passengers, have also been a source of noise. These boats can control on -deck noise by means of eliminating outside loudspeakers. The City recently amended its Municipal Code to provide greater regulations of charter boat operations. • Barking Dogs —Dog barks can be characterized as being impulsive and startling or continuous and sustained. In either event, it can be a major source of noise disturbance. When dogs are outdoors, it is very difficult to attenuate the noise. • Landscape Maintenance Tools —Tools used to maintain landscaping in Newport Beach can also be a source of noise. The most commonly -used tools, which are very difficult to attenuate the noise from, include edgers, blowers, and lawn mowers. NOISE - SENSITIVE RECEPTORS Newport Beach has a number of public and private educational facilities, hospitals, convalescent homes, day cares, and other facilities that are considered noise sensitive. However, the primary noise - sensitive use within the Cir' is residential use. The noise exposure of these sensitive uses varies from low, in quiet residential areas, to high, in areas adjacent to the freeway. COMMUNITY NOISE CONTOURS Noise contours for all of the major noise sources in Newport Beach, which include motor vehicles on roadways and freeways, and aircraft at the John Wayne Airport, were developed for existing conditions and future conditions. Existing noise contours were determined from the 2003 traffic levels and existing aircraft levels for these sources, and are expressed in terms of the CNI�11.. lixisting noise contours are shown in Figure N1 through Figure N3. Future noise conditions for roadways are presented for the 20 year time period ending 2025 and were derived from projected traffic levels for that horizon year. These noise contours are based on complete buildout of the General Plan, and are shown in Figure N4 through Figure N6. These future Newport Beach General Plan 9 S °r U Cn o aviv� Qa E :• �° L.Li f� Z O }O Evo�°e g C 7 Q % 0/n c aEO C V F- O O O � r. 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The aircraft noise contours that are used for planning purposes by the County of Orange and Airport Land Use Commission are found in the Airport Environs land Use Plan and are derived from the 1985 Master Plan for John Wayne Airport and the accompanying EIR 508. These noise contours are based on fleet mix and flight level assumptions developed in FIR 508, and are shown in Figure N5. ' Noise contours represent lines of equal noise exposure, just as the contour lines on a topographic map are lines of equal elevation. The contours shown on the maps are the 60, 65, and 70 dB CNEL noise levels. The noise contours represent the maximum possible traffic noise levels at locations within them (i.e., they do not account for building placement or traffic speeds, nor the attenuating effects of walls, structures, and terrain features that might intervene between the roads and any location of interest) and should be used as a guide for land use planning. The 60 dB CNEL contour defines the Noise Referral Zone. This is the noise level for which noise considerations should be included when malting land use policy decisions that effect existing and proposed noise- sensitive developments. The 65 dB CNEL contour describes the area for which new noise sensitive 1 developments will be permitted only if appropriate mitigation measures are included such that the standards contained in this Element are achieved. The Airport Land Use Commission's Airport Environs Land Use Plan ( AELUP) for John Wayne Airport (lasts amended in 2002) only allows residential uses and other noise - sensitive uses within a 65 dBA contour if the interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL can be maintained with an accompanying dedication of a navigation easement for noise to the airport proprietor applicable to single family residences. The AELUP also strongly recommends that if any residential uses are allowed within a 60 dBA CNEL contour that sufficient sound attenuating methods are used to maintain a 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level. TYPICAL NOISE ATTENUATION METHODS Noise impacts can typically be abated using four basic methods: (1) reducing the sound level of the noise generator; (2) interrupting the noise path between the source and receiver; (3) increasing the distance between the source and receiver; and (4) insulating the receiver with building materials and construction methods more resistant to noise intrusion. Quieting certain noise sources may often be successfully achieved through design or the use of mufflers. However, a local government has limited direct control of transportation noise at the source. This control lies with the state and federal agencies that have this responsibility. The most effective method available to the City to mitigate transportation noise and reduce the impact of the noise onto the community, is through comprehensive planning that includes noise as planning criteria, the inclusion of noise mitigation in project planning and design, and improved building noise reduction ' characteristics. Noise may also be minimized be strategically placing a noise barrier (wall, berm, or combination ' wall/berm), the most common way of alleviating traffic noise impacts. Generally, effective noise shielding requires a continuous, solid barrier with a mass which is large enough to block the line of sight between source and receiver. Variations may be appropriate in individual cases based on ' distance, nature, and orientation of buildings behind the barrier, and a number of other factors. Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element Garage or other structures may be used to shield dwelling units and outdoor living areas from non - aircraft noise. The effects of noise may also be mitvmized by separating or isolating the noise source from the potential receiver. Wide buffers along freeways, for example, may reduce the noise level affecting adjacent noise sensitive land uses. These buffer areas may be developed with less sensitive uses. Building interior noise levels can also be reduced by protecting the receiver with acoustical structures, enclosures, or construction techniques. Windows and doors are the most important paths for sound to enter a structure. Use of sound insulating doors and double paned windows can provide substantial reductions of interior noise levels. Because these features have little effect in reducing noise when they are left open, installation of air conditioning for adequate ventilation may be required. Noise concerns should be incorporated into land use planning to reduce future noise and land use incompatibilities. This is achieved by establishing standards and criteria that specify acceptable limits of noise for various land uses throughout the City. These criteria are designed to integrate noise considerations into land use planning to prevent noise /land use conflicts. Table N2 presents criteria used to assess the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment. These criteria are the basis for the development of specific noise standards. These standards, shown in Table N3, present the City policies related to land uses and acceptable noise levels. These tables are the primary tools which allow the City to ensure integrated planting for compatibility between land uses and outdoor noise and are described further below. The Land Use Compatibility Matrix presented in Table N2 presents broad ranges of compatibility and is intended to be flexible enough to apply to a wide range of projects and environments. For example, a project in a large undeveloped area may be evaluated in the compatibility matrix differently than an infill project in a densely developed area of the City. But in no case would it be desirable for any land use to have noise exceeding the highest "normally compatible" noise level shown in the matrix. This matrix is intended to be used as one of the many factors used in the land use planning process. The Noise Standards presented in Table N3 are intended to be much more specific in terms of project requirements. These standards are intended to be design performance requirements that are not exceeded. And while the compatibility matrix covers broad ranges of compatibility, the design standards are specific; inability to meet the design standards would be inconsistent with this Element of the General Plan. It should be noted that only the interior noise standard of 45 CNEL for residential uses is required by California and it applies only to multi- family projects (California Noise Insulation Standards, California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 2). The most effective method to control community noise impacts from nontransportation noise sources is through application of noise ordinances or regulations. These are designed to protect quiet residential areas from stationary noise sources. The noise levels encouraged by noise ordinances assure that noise from mechanical equipment, and other types of nontransportat on noise are not excessive in residential areas. ®Newport Beach General Plan i LJ Noise Element ' Land Use Categories Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) N 2 �a R n 2 2 N b O^ n If Categories Uses Residential Single Family, Two Family, Multiple Family A A B C C D D Residential Mobile Home A A B C C D D Commercial Hotel, Motel, Transient Lodging A A B B C C D Regional, District Commercial Regional, Village Commercial Retail, Bank, Restaurant, Movie Theatre A A A A B B C District, Special Commercial Industrial Office Building, Research and Development, A A A B B C D Institutional Professional Offices, City Office Building Commercial Recreational Amphitheatre, Concert Hall Auditorium, Meeting Hall B B C C D D D Institutional Civic Center Commercial Children's Amusement Park, Miniature Golf Course, A A A B B D D Recreation Go -cart Track, Equestrian Center, Sports Club Commercial Automobile Service Station, Auto Dealership, General, Special A A A A B B B Manufacturing, Warehousing, Wholesale, Utilities Industrial, Institutional Institutional Hospital, Church, Library, Schools' Classroom A A B C C D D Open Space Parks A A A B C D D Open Space Golf Course, Cemeteries, Nature Centers Wildlife A A A A B C C Reserves, Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Agriculture A A A A A A A SOURCE: Newpoa Beach, 2006 Zone A: Clearly Compatible — Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction without any special noise insulation requirements. Zone B: Normally Compatible —New construction or development should be undertaken only after detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements and are made and needed noise insulation features in the design are determined. Conventional construction, with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning, will normally suffice. Zone C: Normally Incompatible —New construction or development should generally be discouraged. If new construction or development does proceed, a detailed analysis of noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features included In the design. Zone D: Clearly Incompatible —New construction or development should generally not be undertaken. Newport Beach General Plan SOURCE. EIP Associates, 2006 e If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard. e It shall be unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create any noise or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or otherwise controlled by such a person which causes the noise level when measured on any other property, to exceed either of the following: • The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen- minute period; • A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus twenty dBA for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response). • In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the noise standard applicable to said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level. • The noise standard for the residential portions of the residential property falling within one hundred feel of a commercial property, if the intruding noise originates from that commercial properly, • If the measurement location is on a boundary between two different noise zones, the lower noise level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply. Goals and Policies N 1 Noise Compatibility —NEr imized land use conflicts between various noise sources and other human activities. Policies N 1.1 Field Surveys for New Development Require that all proposed projects are compatible with the noise environment through use of Table N2, and enforce the interior and exterior noise standards shown in Table N3. Proposed projects located in areas projected to be exposed MINewport Beach General Plan , Noise Element 1 Table N3 Noise Standards land Use Categories Allowable Noise levels (d8A) Intenore,b Eatenora.b , Interior Noise Interior Noise Exterior Noise Exterior Noise level Beq) level aeq) level aeq) level aeq) Categories Uses lam to 10pm 10 pm to 7 am lam to 10pm 10 pm to 7 am Single Family, Two Family, ' Multiple Family (Zone 1) 45 40 55 50 Residential Residential Portions of Mixed Use Developments (Zone III) 45 40 60 50 ' Commercial (Zone II) NIA NIA 65 60 Commercial Industrial Industrial or Manufacturing (Zone NIA NIA 70 70 IV) Schools, Day Care Centers, Institutional Churches, Libraries, Museums, 45 40 55 50 Health Care Institutions (Zone 1) ' SOURCE. EIP Associates, 2006 e If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard. e It shall be unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create any noise or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or otherwise controlled by such a person which causes the noise level when measured on any other property, to exceed either of the following: • The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen- minute period; • A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus twenty dBA for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response). • In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the noise standard applicable to said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level. • The noise standard for the residential portions of the residential property falling within one hundred feel of a commercial property, if the intruding noise originates from that commercial properly, • If the measurement location is on a boundary between two different noise zones, the lower noise level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply. Goals and Policies N 1 Noise Compatibility —NEr imized land use conflicts between various noise sources and other human activities. Policies N 1.1 Field Surveys for New Development Require that all proposed projects are compatible with the noise environment through use of Table N2, and enforce the interior and exterior noise standards shown in Table N3. Proposed projects located in areas projected to be exposed MINewport Beach General Plan Noise Element to a CNEL of 60 dBA and higher, as shown on Figure N5, shall (a) conduct a field survey to determine the existing levels of noise exposure and (G) project the levels that would result from the Plan's projected traffic increases as may be modified from those depicted on Figure N5 by existing building locations, topography, and traffic speed. Based on these findings, require that the project meet interior and exterior noise standards. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) N 1.2 Remodeling and Additions of Structures Require that all remodeling and additions of structures comply with the noise standards shown in Table N3. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) N 1.3 New Developments in Urban Areas Require that applicants of residential portions of mixed -use projects and high density residential developments in urban areas (such as the Airport Area and Newport Center) demonstrate that the design of the structure will adequately isolate noise between adjacent uses and units (common floor /ceilings) in accordance with the California Building Code. (Imp 7.1, 16.1) N 1.4 Infill Projects Allow a higher exterior noise level standard for infill projects in existing residential areas adjacent to major arterials if it can be shown that there are no feasible mechanisms to meet the exterior noise levels. The interior standard of 45 dBA CNEL shall be enforced for any new residential project. (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 16.1) N 1.5 New Exterior Noise Level Standards Consider a higher exterior noise level standard for residential portions of mixed- ' use developments of 65 dBA CNEL, provided that the interior standard of 45 dBA CNEL is met. (lmp 2.1, 12.1) N 1.6 Mixed -Use Developments Encourage new mixed -use developments to site loading areas, parking lots, driveways, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, and other noise sources away from the residential portion of the development. (Imp 12.1) N 1.7 Commercial /Entertainment Uses limit hours and /or require attenuation of commercial /entertainment operations adjacent to residential and other noise sensitive uses in order to minimize excessive noise to these receptors. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 8.2) N 1.8 Significant Noise Impacts Require the employment of noise mitigation measures for sensitive uses when a significant noise impact is identified. A significant noise impact occurs when there is an increase in CNEL, as shown in the table below, (Imp 2.1, 7.1, 12.1, 16.1) Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element CNEC (dBA) dBA increase 55 3 60 65 70 2 Over 75 Any increase is considered significant N 2 Minimization of Transportation - Related Noise — Minimized motor vehicle traffic and boat noise impacts on sensitive noise receptors Policies N 2.1 New Development Require that proposed noise - sensitive uses in areas of 60 dBA and greater, as determined the analyses stipulated by Police N1.1, demonstrate that they meet interior and exterior noise levels. (imp 2.1, 12.1, 16.1) N 2.2 Design of Sensitive Land Uses Require the use of walls, berms, interior noise insulation, double paned windows, or other noise mitigation measures, as appropriate, in the design of new residential or other new noise sensitive land uses that are adjacent to major roads. Application of the Noise Standards in Table N3 shall govern this requirement. (Imp 7.1) N 2.3 Limiting Hours of Truck Deliveries Limit the hours of truck deliveries to commercial uses abutting residential uses and other noise sensitive land uses to minimize excessive noise unless there is no feasible alternative. Any exemption shall require compliance with nighttime (10:00pm- 7:00am) noise standards. (Imp 2.1, 8.1, 12.1) N 2.4 Interagency Coordination to Enforce Standards Encourage the enforcement of State Motor Vehicle noise standards for cars, trucks, and motorcycles through coordination with the California Highway Patrol and Newport Beach Police Department. (Imp 19.16, 19.17) N 2.5 Boating Activities Enforce compliance of all boating activities with the noise standards defined in the Municipal Code. (Imp 36.1) Newport Beach General Plan I I ii Noise Element N 2.6 Barrier Construction Funding Establish a program to secure funding for the construction of noise barriers to protect private outdoor yard areas along arterial roadways where existing homes are exposed to noise levels above the City noise standards and develop a priority program for the construction of such barriers. A potential source of such funding may be a fee for new projects which generate new traffic within the City as well as road improvement funds where road improvements are made. The amount of these fees should be proportional to the amount of the new traffic that is caused by the new project. It should be recognized that noise barriers will not always be feasible mitigation to roadway noise. Noise barriers are most feasible for single family homes where the rear yards are adjacent to the roadway. The feasibility of other situations should be evaluated on a case by case basis. (Imp 44.2, 44.3) Ire ' N 3 Compatibility with JWA— Protection of the quality of life of Newport Beach residents from noise impacts associated with air carrier operations at JWA. Policy N 3.1 New Development Ensure new development is compatible with the noise environment by using the airport noise contour maps as guides to future planning and development decisions. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 12.1) N 3.2 Sensitive Noise Uses Require that any residential or sensitive noise uses to be located within the 60 dBA or 65 dBA CNEL airport noise contour maintain an interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL. (Imp 4.1) N 3.3 Airport Contours Use noise level contours based on the most likely estimate of future airport contours, rather than on assumptions of less likely future operations in determining allowable uses, to the maximum extent allowed by law. (Imp 8.1) ' N 3.4 Existing Noise Restrictions Oppose any attempt to modify the existing noise restrictions, including the existing curfew and the General Aviation Noise Ordinance, unless the modifications benefit City residents. (Imp 9.1) I I ' Newport Beach General Plan Noise Element N 3.5 Additional Facilities at JWA Oppose any attempt to construct a second air carrier runway including the acquisition of land necessary to provide required separation of the existing air carrier runway and any proposed facility. (Imp 9.1) N 3.6 Existing Level of General Aviation Operations Support am plan or proposal that maintains, and oppose any plan or project that proposes any significant changes to the existing level of general aviation operations and general aviation support facilities. (Imp 9.1) N 3.7 Remote Monitoring Systems Support preservation or enhancement of the existing remote monitoring systems (RMS) and the public reporting of the information derived from the RMS. (Imp 9.1) N 3.8 Meeting Air Transportation Demand Support means of satisfying some of Orange County's air transportation demand at facilities other than JWA. (Imp 19.3) N 3.9 JWA Amended Settlement Agreement Take all steps necessary to preserve and protect the validity of the JWA Amended Settlement Agreement, including: (Imp 193) ■ Oppose, or seek protection from any federal legislative or regulatory action that would or could affect or impair the County's ability to operate JWA consistent with the provisions of the JWA Amended Settlement Agreement or the City's ability to enforce the Amended Settlement Agreement. • Approving amendments of the JWA Settlement Agreement to ensure continued validity provided the amendments do not impair the quality of life of Newport Beach residents. • Continuing to monitor possible amendment of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 as well as various FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars that relate to aircraft departure procedures. N 4 Minimization of Nontransportation - Related Noise — Minimized nontransportauon- related noise impacts on sensitive noise receptors. Newport Beach General Plan 1 Noise Element Policy N 4.1 Stationary Noise Sources Enforce interior and exterior noise standards outlined in Table N3, and in the City's Municipal Code to ensure that sensitive noise receptors are not exposed to excessive noise levels from stationary noise sources, such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. (Imp 7.1) ' N 4.2 New Uses Require that new uses such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, parking facilities, and other commercial uses where large numbers of people may be present adjacent to sensitive noise receptors obtain a use permit that is based on compliance with the noise standards in Table N3 and the City's Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1, 76.7) I N 4.3 New Commercial Developments Require that new commercial developments abutting residentially designated properties be designed to minimize noise impacts generated by loading areas, parking lots, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment and any other noise generating features specific to the development to the extent feasible. (Imp 2.1, 12.1) N 4.4 Limiting Hours Recreational Activities of Limit hours when recreational activities in parks and the harbor can take place. (Imp 9.1, 40.2) N 4.5 Sound - Amplifying Equipment Regulate the use of sound - amplifying equipment through the City's Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1, 8.2, 12.1) ' N 4.6 Maintenance or Construction Activities Enforce the Noise Ordinance noise limits and limits on hours of maintenance or construction activin, in or adjacent to residential areas, including noise that results from in -home hobby or work related activities. (Imp 17.1) N 4.7 Nuisances Regulate the control of nuisances, such as residential party noise, boat party noise, private fireworks and barking dogs, through the City's Municipal Code. (Imp 8.1, 36.1) N 4.8 Mechanized Landscaping Equipment Regulate the use of mechanized landscaping equipment. (Imp 8.1, 17.1) ' Newport Beach General Plan M Noise Element N 5 Minimization of Construction Noise — Minimized excessive construction- related noise. (Imp 2.1) Policies N 5.1 Limiting Hours of Activity Enforce the limits on hours of construction activity. ([mp 8.1, 17.1) Newport Beach General Plan or Bu. BU LjDING PERM I a . PLAN-CHECK PICK-Up I AL pLAN.GNEGK . PLAN -CHECK STATUS . RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REPORTS II K CHAP' Implementation Proqram IMPLEMENTATION The following implementation programs constitute the principal set of actions and procedures necessary to carry out the goals and policies of the City of Newport Beach General Plan. They are described according to their general application and use and do not comprehensively reiterate the policies' specific standards or requirements that must be addressed in implementation, such as permitted development densities and required parkland acreage dedication. Consequently, in implementing the programs it is necessary to review the Plan's policies to assure that they are fully addressed. For the convenience of the General Plan's users, each implementation program is numbered and referenced at the close of each relevant Element policy (Imp —J. The programs described herein are specifically linked with the General Plan's policies and do not comprehensively reiterate all programs administered by the City. The programs may change over time to reflect available funding or as new approaches are used in the future. To this end, the General Plan Progress Report required to be prepared annually, as described in Imp 1.3 below, should review the continuing applicability of the programs and update this list as necessary. Such modifications would not necessitate a formal amendment of the General Plan, unless they substantively alter the Plan's goals or policies. Development Management System The City of Newport Beach's Development Management System encompasses the policy and regulatory documents and procedures that guide land use development and resource conservation in accordance with the goals and policies specified by the General Plan. ®Newport Beach General Plan I Implementation Program 1 1 GENERAL PLAN Overview The City of Newport Beach General Plan was prepared and adopted in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of California Government Code §65300 et seq. It serves as the statement of official policy for Newport Beach's long term physical development and addresses all aspects of development, including land uses, housing, traffic, natural resources, open space, and public facilities. Each of the elements statutorily required by the Code is contained in the Plan, including Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Public Safety, and Noise. To avoid redundancy, the subjects of the Conservation and Open Space Element have been merged into the Natural Resources Element. Parks and Recreation, under statute a component of the Open Space � PROGRAM I Element, has been prepared as a separate element to reflect its importance. As the State permits a general plan to incorporate other elements that pertain to a municipality's unique characteristics or visions, the Newport Beach General Plan also includes Harbor and Bay, Arts and Cultural, and Historic Resources Elements. Though optional by statute, once adopted they hold equal weight under the law as the mandated elements. Goals and policies of the General Plan are applicable to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Newport Beach. Consistent with State statutes ( §65300), the General Plan also specifies policies for the adopted Sphere of Influence (SOI), encompassing Banning Ranch, which represent the City's long -term intentions for conservation and development of the property should it be annexed to Newport Beach. Until that time, uses and improvements of the property are subject to the County of Orange General Plan. Programs Imp 1.1 Administer the General Plan for Development Entitlement and Capital Improvement Projects California statutes require that a city's decisions regarding its physical development must be consistent with the adopted General Plan. As entitlements for the development of private properties must by guided by the Ciry's ordinances and Charter requirements, inherently they must be consistent with the General Plan. In particular, these requirements pertain to the uses and standards, spatial patterns, and timing of development. As a consequence, it is necessary for Newport Beach to review all subdivision and development applications and make written findings that they are consistent with all goals and INewport Beach General Plan Implementation Program policies of the General Plan (see Imp 12.1 and Imp 13.1). If the project is found to be inconsistent, it cannot be approved without revisions of the General Plan and, as necessary, it's implementing ordinances. When the City or any external agency responsible for the planning or implementation of public works within the City prepares its annual list of proposed public works and its five -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), these must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review for conformity with the adopted General Plan (Government Code 565401). Additionally, when the City acquires property for public purposes, such as streets and parks, the Planning Commission is required to review this action and report on its consistency with the General Plan (565402). Imp 1.2 Update and Revise the General Plan to Reflect Changing Conditions and Visions Generally, any of the mandatory elements of the General Plan may be amended a maximum of four times in one calendar year, in accordance with Code 5653058(b). However, there are a number of exceptions including revisions of the optional elements and actions to facilitate the development of affordable housing. Each amendment may include one or more changes of the General Plan, including revisions affecting multiple land parcels. While there are no specific deadlines for updates and revisions of the General Plan, State guidelines urge that it be maintained to reflect current conditions, issues, and visions. The State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is required to notify a city when its general plan has not been revised within eight years. If the plan has not been revised within ten years, OPR must also notify the Attorney General, who will notify the City of the legal risks for failure to maintain a legally adequate plan. An exception is the Housing Element, which is required to be revised at least evert' five years (Code 565588) and certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Historically, this timing has been extended on a number of occasions due to delays in the preparation of the regional housing allocation by the responsible regional agency, the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG). While comprehensive revisions occur infrequently in recognition of the long -term role of the General Plan, it is important to monitor its relevance and applicability to contemporary local needs and issues. It is recommended that at least once evert five years the City review the markets for commercial, industrial, and housing development; identify trends that impact or provide opportunities for the City; assess the Plan's land use diagram, policies, and standards for their effectiveness in addressing these; evaluate traffic conditions and their correlation with land use development; and amend these where desired and necessary. As the General Plan's implementation programs, particularly the Public Infrastructure and Services Plans and Public Service Programs, are dependent on available funding and evolve over time to reflect current community needs, they should be reviewed and updated at least once each three years to assure their continuing relevancy. This is a technical revision that would not necessitate a formal amendment of the General Plan, provided that they do not alter its policies, and would best be accomplished as an integral component of the Annual General Plan Progress Report (see Imp 1.3). Revisions and updates of the General Plan should be made in accordance with the General Plan's Vision Statement, or as modified by future public input. Fundamentally, this should sustain the City's intentions to be a residential community, balanced with supporting retail uses, job opportunities, and Newport Beach General Plan IImplementation Program visitor and recreational services and amenities. Amendments to accommodate the City's "fair- share" ' of regional housing demand will he considered in context of these visions and the goals stipulated by this Plan. Increments of additional growth will be linked to the provision of adequate supporting transportation systems, infrastructure, and public services. On November 7, 2000, the Newport Beach electorate approved Measure S, which added Section 423 to the Citq Charter requiring voter approval of "major" amendments of the General Plan. A "major amendment" is defined as one that significantly increases the maximum amount of traffic that allowed uses could generate, or significantly increases allowed density or intensity. "Significantly increases" means over 100 peak hour trips (traffic), or over 100 dwelling units (density), or over 40,000 square feet of floor area (intensity). These thresholds shall apply to the total of (a) increases from the ' amendment itself, plus (b) 80 percent of the increases affecting the same neighborhood and adopted within the preceding 10 years. "Other amendments" do not include those approved by the voters. "Neighborhood" shall mean a Statistical Area as shown in Appendix A of the General Plan. Imp 1.3 Annual General Plan Progress and Housing Element Implementation Reports The California Government Code 565400(b)(1) requires all cities and counties to submit an annual General Plan Progress Report to their "legislative bodies," the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the report is to provide information on the status of the General Plan and the progress made in implementing its programs and goals including the adequacy of transportation, utility infrastructure, and public services to support entitled projects. Addidonally, the Report must specify the degree to which the approved general plan complies with the General Plan Guidelines published by the Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the date of its last revision. As required by State Housing Flement Law, the City, is also required to monitor all housing programs and complete a detailed annual Housing Flement Implementation Report that documents the City's progress in fulfilling its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment; the status of the implementation of each of the housing programs of the City's Housing Plan; and reviews actions and ' programs adopted to remove or mitigate governmental constraints on the development of housing for all income levels. At least once each three years, the implementation programs should he reviewed and updated to assure their relevancy, funding availability and commitment, and use of state -of -the art practices. 2. ZONING CODE Overview The City of Newport Beach Zoning Code, Tide 20 of the Municipal Code, is one of the priman ' means of implementing the General Plan. Unlike the long -term perspective of the General Plan, the Zoning Code anticipates the immediate uses of the land. Areas within the SOl are governed by the County of Orange Zoning Code, until annexation to the City, wherein they would be subject to the ' City's Code. ' Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram The Zoning Code regulates land use by dividing the City and SOI into districts or "zones" and specifying the uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited within each zone. Text and a map define the distribution and intensity of land uses and written regulations establish procedures for considering the approval of projects as well as standards for lot size and coverage, setbacks, building height, landscaping, access, off- street parking, and other development characteristics relevant to the use and zone. Whle state statutes do not require consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code for charter cities, as Newport Beach, most court decisions in the State pertaining to the regulation of land use development in such communities have set the General Plan as the standard by which development en6dements that have been legally challenged have been measured. This is based on the premise that effective implementation of a general plan necessitates mutually reinforcing actions, such as a consistent zoning code. Practically, Section 423 of the City Charter reinforces the role of the General Plan as the benchmark of planning entitlements in Newport Beach. Actions Imp 2.1 Amend the Zoning Code for Consistency with Approved General Plan Adoption of the updated General Plan necessitates a thorough review of the Zoning Code's regulations for consistency with the General Plan's policies pertaining to land use, density/intensity, design and development, resource conservation, public safety, and other pertinent topics. In particular, the Zoning Map and General Plan Land Use Plan's designations and standards need to be reconciled, incorporating new land use categories and specific density /intensity, limits for each parcel. This shall include review of Code requirements pertaining to areas designated as "Specific Plans" (see "Specific Plans" below). In accordance with State statutes, the Zoning Code shall be amended "within a reasonable ume" of the adoption of the updated General Plan. While a specific ume frame is not specified, it is common practice for communities to revise their zoning within a 12 to 18 month time period. In summary, map and text amendments may be necessary to accomplish the following: Uses and Density a. Reflect the new classifications and density /intensity standards specified on the Land Use Plan diagram and in Land Use Element Table 1. Among these are a greater range of categories for residential, commercial, and industrial uses; a new "Residential Village" category that provides for the intermixing of housing types with local services for large scale planned developments; new mixed -use categories providing for the integration of housing with retail and /or office uses; new categories for differentiating "Public Facilities" (e.g., civic buildings and schools) and "Private Institutions" (e.g., religious facilities and schools); and the separation of "park" and "open space" categories. For the first time, the General Plan and zoning differentiates commercial districts according those that serve local residents, regional customers, and coastal and recreation visitors. Visitor and recreation -based categories are consistent with those established for the adopted Local Coastal Plan (LCP). b. Establish land use designations for Banning Ranch, if annexed to the City, prioritizing its acquisition for open space and allowing development of a mixed -use "residential village" if not. MNewport Beach General Plan Implementation Program ' c. Establish land use designations and development standards for the Airport Area that permit development of office, commercial, and industrial uses in accordance with zones pre - existing the updated General Plan, or the integration of housing and mixed -use developments in a planned "residential village" configuration (see "Specific Plans," below). Procedures shall be ' established to allow housing development in the Campus Tract outside of high noise impact areas in exchange for commercial, office, or industrial development with no net increase in trips generated. d. Revise if necessary the descriptions of permitted uses within each land use designation and revise, if necessary, to facilitare flexibility in accommodating community- desired uses that may emerge as the retail, housing, and industrial markers evolve over time. I ' Newport Beach General Plan e. Define the minimum and maximum areas within mixed -use buildings that shall be allocated for residential and non - residential uses. These may vary by location to reflect their unique character such as Balboa Peninsula and the Airport Area. f. Establish requirements for the inclusion of affordable housing within new residential and mixed -use development projects, permitting the payment of fees in -lieu of the construction of the units. The fee shall be sufficient to facilitate the feasible construction of affordable units elsewhere in the City. g. Confirm requirements for the establishment of day -care, home occupation, and other facilities within residential neighborhoods, in accordance with Stare laws. h. Establish standards and /or incentives for the retention of marine- and recreation - related uses along the Harbor and coastal frontages, including necessary support facilities. i. Confirm land use controls, performance standards, and building design standards for hazardous materials management facilities or hazardous waste collection centers. j. Allow and establish standards for the construction of new methane extraction activities. rDevelopment Incentives k. Review and, where they do not exist, establish density bonuses and other incentives such as fee waivers for the following: • Affordable housing, including those in mixed -use projects • Construction of "green" buildings and sites that qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy ' and Environmental Design) certification • The consolidation of small lots for redevelopment of properties in West New -port (Coast Highway), Old Newport Boulevard, the Campus Tract of the Airport Area, and other appropriate areas. Conduct an economic study ro determine the scale of bonus needed to stimulate redevelopment and consider their impacts on traffic limitations. • The integration of marine support uses into proposed development projects in Mariner's Mile and the Balboa Peninsula ' • Relocation of marine uses to West Newport Mesa • The inclusion of usable open space and recreational amenities that are accessible to the public in commercial and office development projects 1 I ' Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram Urban Form and Design 1. Establish standards that carry out policy intentions for the design characteristics of residential, commercial, industrial, mixed -use, "village," and waterfront districts. These may define building envelopes (heights and setbacks), form, and articulation; site development and landscape characteristics including provision of on -site public plazas and amenities; access and parking location; and street frontage characteristics. The City may use Form Based or "Smart" Codes as models for the organization and definition of design guidelines and standards. Where appropriate, onsite amenities, such as access to public pedestrian elements, shall be incorporated into the standards. m. Establish site development and design standards for the horizontal intermixing of residential and non - residential uses (Fashion Island /Newport Center, Balboa Peninsula, and Cannery Village), considering access, parking, common landscape, noise mitigation, and other characteristics. Development Standards n. Review and modify, as appropriate, permissible building heights for inland properties in Mariner's Mile and West Newport Mesa. For Mariner's Mile, consider modifications only if they do not impede public views from the upper bluffs. Consider height increases in West Newport Mesa in exchange for the provision of greater on -site open space and a variable skyline. Building heights shall also be reviewed for commercial properties abutting residential neighborhoods and establish vertical setbacks, where necessary, to assure an adequate transition for views and privacy. o. Review property dedication requirements for roadway widening and improvements on Mariner's Mile for consistency with the updated Circulation Element's street classifications and cross - section standards. Flexible standards should be allowed that permit the City to require the street dedication at the time the permits are issued, on construction of the project, or at a Subsequent time. To achieve continuity in the roadway system or other mobility objectives, it may be appropriate for the City to consider imposing fees in lieu of the street dedication. p. Confirm property development standards to provide adequate public access and view corridors to the Harbor and beach. q. Periodically review parking standards to assure that they accurately reflect the needs of uses throughout the Cirv. Standards for large single family housing, mixed use, and higher density development should be reviewed to assure the appropriate number of spaces in consideration of occupant characteristics. Additionally, the parking standards for charters, yacht sales, visitor - serving, and other waterfront uses shall be reviewed and revised. r. Establish standards for the inclusion of on -site recreational amenities within high density residential and mixed -use projects, in accordance with Plan policies. s. Update park dedication and fee requirements, particularly as they pertain to high density residential and mixed -use development projects. t Require development within the Coastal Zone to provide vertical and horizontal access to Newport Harbor and the beaches in accordance with the requirements of the adopted Local Coastal Program. u. Revise regulations pertaining to the renovation and upgrade of existing commercial buildings in Corona del Mar and other neighborhood- oriented districts, to allow improvements to their pre- existing densin� /intensity, while complying with all other Code requirements. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram Environmental Resource Conservation and Impact Mitigation v. Confirm development standards for properties abutting terrestrial and marine areas containing listed wildlife and /or plant species and significant landforms (bluffs and coastal dunes), including those designated as Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA), to assure that they adequately protect the resources and, where appropriate, water quality. This shall include restrictions on construction within habitats, building setbacks to mitumize brush clearance, control of exterior lighting, control of property drainage and runoff, and establishment of buffers with the habitats of value and ESHAs. Pertinent requirements of the Orange County Natural Commutvties Conservation Plan (NCCP) shall be addressed by these standards. w. Confirm standards for the development of bulkheads and other shoreline protection structures on harbor and coastal - fronting properties to assure structural stability, protect shoreline and marine resources, and mitumize the visibility and impacts, while providing adequate public safety (in accordance with the Local Coastal Plan). x. Incorporate standards requiring structures encroaching into open coastal waters, wetlands, and estuaries to be designed and sited to be consistent with the natural appearance of the surrounding area. y. Review development standards for properties abutting coastal bluffs, rock outcroppings, and other major topographic formations outside of designated ESAs to assure that their form and visual character are maintained and not adversely impacted. This shall include standards for setbacks from and grading controls of coastal bluffs. z. Review standards for development adjoining designated public and coastal view corridors to assure that buildings, landscaping, and fencing are located and designed to protect views. aa. Review standards for the control of the types, location, and density , /intensity of development for seismic, tsunami, methane, wildfire, hazardous materials, and other natural and man -made hazards. This may limit critical uses, such as hospitals and schools, and /or prescribe mitigation strategies such as buffers and other techniques. General Development Regulations bb. Review standards and protocols for the imposition of traffic mitigation improvements and programs to assure that they adequately mitigate project impacts. Imp 2.2 Confirm Entitlement Procedures to Facilitate Development of Affordable Housing Existing procedures for the review and entitlement of projects incorporating affordable housing should be confirmed and applied to future residential development applications. 3. SPECIFIC PLANS iOverview Specific plans are tools for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and intended to implement and regulate land use and development within a specific project boundary, subject to the substantive and procedural requirements of §65450 through §65450 of the State Government Code. '' Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proaram In accordance with the City's Zoning Code, the Planning Commission may, or if so directed by the City Council shall, prepare specific plans based on the General Plan. Specific plans are regulatory documents adopted by ordinance and, to date, have been incorporated into Newport Beach's Planning and Zoning Code. Therefore, all development standards contained therein are enforceable by law. Where these differ from the regulations of the base land use district defined by zoning, the regulations of the specific plan shall apple. Specific plans that have been adopted by the City of Newport Beach, generally, are more limited in their scope and application than authorized by the State Government Code. Principally, they are more specific than underlying zoning requirements in their definition of permitted land uses and development standards to reflect the unique characteristics of their planning area. Some prescribe programs for visual enhancement and streetscape improvements. Adopted specific plans at the time of the approval of the updated General Plan include: • Newport Shores • Mariner's Mile • Cannery Village/ McFadden Square • Santa Ana Heights • Central Balboa ■ Old Newport Boulevard "Place holders" are included in the Code for the anticipated future preparation of specific plans for Corona del Mar and the "Lido Peninsula Resort" property. As a component of the revision of the Newport Beach Zoning Code for consistency with the General Plan (Imp 2.1, above), development regulations for designated Specific Plan areas of the City shall be reviewed and amended as necessary. Actions Imp 3.1 Preparation of New Specific Plans As specific plans are considered by the State OPR to be especially useful for large projects and sites with environment constraints, there are several potential applications in the City of Newport Beach. These may be prepared by either the City or private sector. However, responsibility for their adoption lies with the City Council. a. Should Banning Ranch be acquired as open space, guidelines, standards, and procedures for the preservation and restoration of the property's Nvedands and habitats, consolidation of oil extraction and processing facilities, and development of a community park should be established. A specific plan would provide the City, California Department of Fish and Game, Army Corps of Engineers, other responsible agencies, and the property owners with a systematic and integrated approach for the site's conservation and improvements. b. Similarly, should Banning Ranch not be acquired as open space, explicit guidelines for the integration of development with the preservation of critical habitat, bluffs, and other natural open spaces are essential. General Plan policies for the intermixing of a variety of housing types with local retail services, a hotel, and park in a walkable and sustainable environment can best be accomplished through detailed development standards and design guidelines that are not Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program currently embedded in the Cin's ordinances. A specific plan, as conceived by state statute, would also encompass detailed infrastructure, financing, and phasing plans unlike the City's "Planned Community" zone (see Imp 4.1). These also would be helpful in assuring that the quality of development and scope of resource protection desired for this property would be achieved, as an alternative to preservation of open space. A "traditional" development plan, on the other hand, provides the Citv with less regulatory authority over development. c. Specific plans may also be considered for the residential villages proposed for the Airport Area and the integration of the mix of medical - related, housing, commercial, and industrial uses in West Newport Mesa. Here, the specific plans would serve as important tools to guide the development of multiple properties into a cohesive district It would establish standards for a ' suitable interface among the diverse permitted land uses, a high level of architectural design and site landscape, and the incorporation of parklands, unifying s[ree[scapes, and other amenities. Their provision for financing and phasing would also be useful in achieving the critical mass of ' housing or mixed -use development essential for creating a successful residential village in the Airport Area, as well as the funding of common improvements in both areas. 4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS /PLANNED COMMUNITIES Overview The City of Newport Beach provides for a "Planned Communit♦•" (PC) designation for the development of large properties, usually under one ownership, with the objective of producing a well - defined and cohesive district and integrates one or more type of housing unit and supporting uses that meets standards of density, open space, light and air, pedestrian and vehicular access, and traffic circulation similar to comparable residential and commercial districts in the City, as well as reflects the unique environmental setting of the property. These define specific development standards that are customized to reflect the unique attributes of the property and its surroundings. Actions Imp 4.1 New "Planned Community" Plans In lieu of the preparation of specific plans, as discussed above, the City may elect to have "Planned Community" plans prepared for large scale development projects permitted by the General Plan. Principallv, these would apply- to Banning Ranch, residential villages in the Airport Area, and West Newport Mesa. This would expand the traditional use of the Cit}V's PC designations to incorporate detailed development standards and design guidelines, infrastructure plans, phasing, and financing mechanisms. However, if these are prepared for an individual property by one developer or developer team, they would be limited in their effectiveness in managing the development of a cohesive district containing multiple parcels and ownerships. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program 5. LOCAL COASTAL PLAN Overview ' Implementation of State of California Coastal Act policies is accomplished primarily through a Local Coastal Program (LCP) that contains a Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) and Implementation Plan (LIP). The CLUP sets forth goals, objectives, and policies that govern the use of land and water in the coastal zone within the City of Newport Beach and its sphere of influence, with the exception of Newport Coast and Banning Ranch. Newport Coast is governed by the previously certified and currently effective Newport Coast segment of the Orange Count- Local Coastal Program. Banning Ranch is a Deferred Certification Area (DCA) due to unresolved issues related to land use, public access, and the protection of coastal resources. The LIP consists of the zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and other legal instruments necessary to implement the land use plan. Actions , Imp 5.1 Review and Revise Local Coastal Plan for Consistency with the General Plan The General Plan's updated goals and policies were written in consideration of the CLUP approved by the Local Coastal Commission on October 13, 2005. Many of its policies were directly incorporated in the Land Use, Natural Resources, Recreation, and Public Safety Elements. However, there are a number of policies in the updated General Plan that may deviate from those in the approved CLUP and LIP (in preparation). Among these are policies for the inclusion of housing and mixed -use developments in portions of the coastal zone and the revised land use classification and density /intensit° system. It will be necessary to review and amend the CLUP and LIP for consistency and submit these to the Coastal Commission for certification. 6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Overview The City of Newport Beach Subdivision Ordinance, Title 19 of the Municipal Code, regulates and controls the division of land within the City in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and Government Code §66411. Land division within the SOI is governed by the County of Orange Subdivision Code, until annexation to the City, wherein it would be subject to the City's Code. The Subdivision Ordinance regulates the design and improvement of subdivisions, requires dedications of public improvements, establishes development impact fees and mitigation programs, and requires conformity with the provisions of the City's General Plan. This includes the review and approval of lot size and configuration, street alignments, street grades and widths, traffic access, drainage and saaitary facilities, lands dedicated for public uses (e.g., schools and parks) and open spaces, and other measures as may be necessary to insure consistency with or implementation of the General Plan. ®Newport Beach General Plan ' Implementation Program i i Actions Imp 6.1 Review the Subdivision Ordinance for Consistency with the General Plan On adoption of the updated General Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance shall be reviewed and amended where necessary to ensure consistency with its goals and policies. This may encompass revisions related to the Plan's policies pertaining to the intermixing of uses; site planning and design; landscape improvements; roadway and street standards and improvements; storm drainage and pollution runoff control; conformance to natural topography and landscapes; terrestrial and marine habitat protection; landform and coastal sand protection; flooding, fire, geologic, seismic, and other hazard abatement; environmental impact mitigation, and infrastructure and public service concurrency. Additionally, the City should examine and modify the Ordinance to reflect state -of -the -art practices that enhance environmental sustainability. The draft "LEED for Neighborhood Developments ' (I.EED -ND) Rating System," discussed above, may represent a good model for these requirements. Techniques may include the retention and re-use of storm -water runoff on -site, g>re)nvater reuse, building orientation to facilitate use of solar energy and minimize heat gain and loss, use of drought- tolerant and native species and water- efficient irrigation, recvcled content in construction materials, permeable paving surfaces, and comparable techniques. These standards would largely be applicable to large scale development projects, such as the Banning Ranch, but elements such as the capture of ' storm water and permeable paving surfaces would also be applicable for smaller scale rebuilding and new construction. ' 7. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODE ' Overview Building construction in the City is regulated by Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, Buildings and Construction." This encompasses the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code; Uniform Housing Code; California Building Code; California Mechanical Code; California Electrical Code; Uniform Code for Building Conservation; California Plumbing Code; California Swimming Pool, Spa, ' and Hot Tub Code; Newport Beach Excavation and Grading Code; Newport Beach Flood Damage Protection; and the Newport Beach Construction Site Fencing and Screening, Additionally, Title 15 includes regulations for Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Buildings, Sign Code, House Moving, Abatement of Substandard Buildings, Undergrounding of Utilities, Fair Share Traffic Contribution, Traffic Phasing, Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program, Development Agreements, Flood Damage Protection, Methane Gas Mitigation, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, and Santa Heights Redevelopment. The City applies the most recently updated codes by state, federal, and professional organizations. Actions Imp 7.1 Review Building and Construction Code for Consistency with General Plan ' General Plan policies largely complement the provisions of the City's Building and Construction Code (Tide 15). The Public Safety Element's policies for the protection of life, limb, health, property, and public welfare from the risks of seismic events, fire, noise, hazardous materials, and other hazards are INewport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram echoed in the Building Code's standards and regulations. These will continue to be implemented on the Plan's adoption. The Building and Construction Code should be reviewed to assure that the full extent of the design and development policies defined by the General Plan for residential, commercial, office, industrial, and mixed land uses, as well as those uniquely applicable to specific sub -areas of the Croy, are addressed. Existing requirements for mixed -use structures that integrate housing with non - residential uses should be reviewed to confirm that the potential impacts from the intermixing of uses are mitigated. Standards for high -rise multi - family residential should also be reviewed for their adequacy in consideration of the policies for development in the Airport Area. Additionally, the Cin should consider revisions of Title 15 to foster the use of "green - building" techniques that have not been traditionally used in the City. This max, consider such elements as non- traditional construction materials, the capture and re -use of rainwater on -site (downspouts, cisterns, and detention facilities), greywater recycling plumbing, solar energy, location of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ducts in the exposed "conditioned" space, orientation of building elevations or incorporation of architectural design features to maximize heat gain in winter and minimize it in summer, and similar techniques. It is recommended that the City survey available and feasible techniques and amend the Budding Code where appropriate to achieve the Plan's policy objectives. Imp 7.2 Revise City's Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance The updated Circulation Element will require revisions of the City's Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance, Chapter 15.38, for consistency, with periodic updates as necessary for funding consideration changes (including the implications of regional improvements such as those contained in the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the traffic contribution of adjacent cities such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach). This ordinance and accompanying resolution determine the total unfunded cost of completing the City's Circulation Element (i.e., the total cost less anticipated revenues from other governmental entities, City revenues targeted for roadway construction, and projects required to be funded by private developers in conjunction with approved development projects) and allocate this cost to future development based on traffic generation rates. Additionally, the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance (TDM) should be periodicallv reviewed and updated as necessary. 8. OTHER CODES AND ORDINANCES Overview General Plan policies are also implemented through a diversin, of other codes and ordinances of the City of Newport Beach. Relevant sections of the Municipal Code mac include, but are not limited to, the following: ■ Tide G, Health and Sanitation ■ Tide 9. Fire Code • Tide 11, Recreational Activities • Title 12, Vehicles and Traffic • Tide 13, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Properties MNewport Beach General Plan Implementation Program Actions Imp 8.1 Review Codes and Ordinances for Consistency with the General Plan and Update Periodically On adoption of the General Plan, relevant codes and ordinances of the City shall he reviewed for their consistency and revisions prepared where necessary. These shall be updated periodically to reflect state -of- the -art practices and technologies. Among the issues that should be addressed are the following: a. Review and modify requirements, where necessary, for uses and improvements in Newport Harbor. These shall include, but not be limited to, (1) requirements that live - aboard vessels be managed to maintain the integrity, quality, and safer` of Harbor uses, protect the environment, and prevent impacts on the public, waterfront owners /lessees, and adjoining properties; and (2) regulation of mooring permit applications and transfer of mooring tides. b. Review and upgrade, as necessary, standards for the design and siting of structures such as bulkheads and pier to ensure minimal visual impacts to beach and bulkhead profiles, in ' consideration of the balance of property rights and environmental impacts. c. Review and update the Community- Noise Control section of the Planning and Zoning Code (Chapter 10.26) to reflect the standards and policies specified by the Noise F,lement to protect sensitive noise receptors, residents and businesses in the City from unwanted noise impacts. Actions may include the preclusion of the housing development in areas exposed to a 65 dBA CNEL and higher,; the requirement of noise surveys, mitigation measures, limitations on usage ' and duration of uses for certain activities such as such as mechanized landscaping equipment, construction activities, truck deliveries, special events, charter and entertainment boats, and other sources of unwanted sound in the community. ' d. Establish a standard allev width and plan of future alley requirements and dedications to be required as a condition of each development project approval or issuance of a building permit. For new development in areas where alleys exist, require alley access to parking areas. e. Standards for the configuration of required on -site parking shall be reviewed to facilitate the more efficient use, including consolidation of parking on adjoining parcels for shared parking. ' Imp 8.2 Prepare New Codes, Ordinances, and Guidelines The updated General Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated for the need to adopt new codes and ' ordinances that implement its policies and standards. Among those that may be considered for their appropriateness are: ' a. A "commercial - residential' interface ordinance that regulates use, activity, and design of commercial properties located on shallow parcels directly abutting residential neighborhoods, such as Corona del Mar and West Newport. These may address the types of use permitted, limit ' the hours of operation, require enclosed trash containers and control their location, manage employee loitering, establish buffers to assure privacy, and similar elements. b. Design guidelines for the renovation or reconstruction of housing in existing neighborhoods to ' assure that they complement the character of existing development. These may he applied to specific neighborhoods or cinnvide. '' Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram c. An ordinance or guidelines for the preservation of historic buildings and /or properties. This shall be developed in consideration of guidelines published by the State Historic Preservation Office. d. An ordinance managing parking in commercial and mixed -use corridors and districts characterized by deficient parking. This may provide for the establishment of parking districts in which new parking may be developed in public or private shared facilities or structures or other facilities, as well as procedures for the funding of these improvements. 9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL Overview As the legislative body of the City of Newport Beach, the City Council is charged with the responsibility of establishing policies to guide the various municipal functions of the City and, where necessary, to establish procedures by which functions are performed. Many regulatory policies established by the City Council are adopted by ordinance and included in the Municipal Code. However, other policies also are established which by their nature do not require adoption by ordinance. These policy statements adopted by resolution of the City Council are consolidated within the Newport Beach City Council Policv Manual. This Manual contains numerous polices that establish rules and guidelines for City administration, planning, public works and utilities, environmental protection, city services, and coastal activities. These policies help to guide residents and city staff in the direction that Council will take on certain matters. City Council Policies are set at Council Meetings and are reviewed annually. Actions Imp 9.1 Review City Council Policy Manual for Consistency with the General Plan On adoption, the City Council Policy Manual shall be reviewed to assure that its policies are consistent with the updated General Plan. Many of the Manual's policies provide guidance regarding specific actions that are more broadly addressed by the elements of the General Plan. 10. DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TRACKING AND MONITORING Overview Among the responsibilities of the City's Management Information Systems (MIS) Division is the maintenance of a centralized database management development and support system. This is supplemented by the development and maintenance of data by individual City departments. This includes the Geographic Information System (GIS) that combines the visual element features on a map with the ability to link characteristics about these features in databases. This relationship provides a means for GIS to locate, display, analyze, and model information. Some of this database is provided on the City's website and other informally maintained for analytical use by the Cin.'s departments, Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program including Planning. Examples of available information include the comprehensive data regarding the City's existing conditions contained in the General Plan Technical Background Report. A key element of the City's data base management system is the tracking and monitoring of development to facilitate compliance with City Charter Section 423. The Charter requires further voter approval for any major amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan (see Imp 1.2 for a description of the requirements). A development tracking and monitoring system was instituted to enable the City to record the number of additional housing units, commercial and industrial square footage, and other uses since Measure S' date of implementation. In project review, this enables the identification of the intensities of new development that would trigger the submittal of the project for voter approval. Development tracking also facilitates the City's planning for public works improvements and services to reflect credible quantification of development that has occurred and projections of future growth and development. Actions Imp 10.1 Maintain Up -to -Date Comprehensive Database As additional information is developed in the future, it will be added to or modify the existing database. Data that is likely to change over a comparatively short time period, such as built land use and traffic should be updated on a continuing basis, while data that is stable, such as seismic hazard zones, can be updated on a less frequent basis. In its annual budgeting process, priority should be placed on expenditures for the compilation of data that informs the City's development decisions, public works improvements, services, and programs. Imp 10.2 Maintain Development Tracking and Monitoring Program Adoption and voter approval of the updated General Plan will modify the development capacities and thresholds defined for a number of the Statistical Areas in the existing tracking and monitoring program (as specified in Appendix A of the General Plan). Revision of these will be used as the basis for the review of project applications and determination of the need for voter approval. This data base also provides useful information for the transportation and infrastructure planners and public service providers. Incorporation of the data base in G1S format on the City's web page would facilitate public access and review. 1 Development Entitlement and Permitting Entitlement and permitting of development projects occurs in accordance with the policies, codes, ordinances, and guidelines described in the preceding section. The process for submittal of development entitlement and permitting requests is described in the Municipal Code. It II INewport Beach General Plan Implementation Program 11. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS AND REVIEW PROCESS , Overview , Approval of subdivisions in the City of Newport Beach is regulated by Title 19 of the Municipal Code. Procedures, required submittals, and time limits for Parcel and Tract Maps are specified by its chapters. This includes the submittal of plan maps, improvement plans and specifications, and site studies (e.g., soils and environmental resources) that enable review for compliance with applicable ' Codes, as well as the General Plan. In addition, the applicable fees, such as schools and parks, are assessed as a part of this process. Actions ' Imp 11.1 Review Subdivision Applications for Consistency with the Subdivision ' Ordinance Applications for proposed subdivisions in the City must be reviewed for their consistency with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. This encompasses the filing of Tentative and Final Subdivision Maps, improvement plans, and payment o£ school, park, and other impact fees stipulated by the Ordinance. 12. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW Overview Approval and entitlement of development in the City of Newport Beach is regulated by Title 20 of the Municipal Code. This encompasses applications for ministerial and discretionary approvals, including but not limited to, amendments, development plans, modifications permits, site plan review, use permits, variances, and coastal permits. For each action, submittal requirements and processes are specified by the respective chapter of the Code. Project approval and entitlement requires findings of consistency with the General Plan and Municipal Code. Conditions of approval may be imposed to address issues unique to the site and /or proposed use and development plan. Actions Imp 12.1 Review Development Applications for Consistency with the Zoning Code As the Zoning Code represents the "laws" of the City o£ Newport Beach in regulating the use of private property, it sets the standard by which all development permits shall be measured. All development applications, whether ministerial or discretionary, must be reviewed in accordance with its requirements. The Code prescribes circumstances in which additional requirements can be imposed on a project, often resulting in a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Variances from the Code's requirements may be issued only in rare circumstances, primarily where these are necessary to enable a property owner to achieve a comparable use and density as adjoining property owners. To facilitate the development of affordable housing, project review procedures should be expedited for residential projects that include such units. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program Imp 12.2 Review Development Applications for Consistency with the Specific Plans As sections of the Planning and Zoning Code or if adopted separately by ordinance, the specific plans define regulations by which development permits within the specific plan area shall be measured. All development applications for properties located within approved Specific Plan areas, whether ministerial or discretionary, must be reviewed in accordance with their requirements. Normally, these impose an additional level of restriction or detail that supplement or supersede those contained for non - Specific Plan land use districts in the Zoning Code. Additional requirements can be imposed a project through Conditional Use Permits (CUP). Variances from the specific plans' requirements may be issued only in rare circumstances, primarily where these are necessary to enable a property owner to achieve a comparable use and density as adjoining property owners. ' Imp 12.3 Review Development Applications for Consistency with the Local Coastal Plan ' Applications for development and public works programs proposed for the coastal zone must be reviewed for their consistency with the CLUP and LIP. While their permitted and densities /intensities I I will be consistent with the General Plan and Planning and Zoning Code, as modified as described above, there are numerous additional policies and development standards that address Coastal Act goals and policies and must be accounted for in development approvals. Permitting authority in the I' coastal zone reverts to the City with the certification of the LCP. The Coastal Commission retains original permit jurisdiction over certain specified lands, such as submerged lands, tidelands, and public trust lands, and has appellate authority over development approved by the City in specified I' geographic areas and for major public works projects and major energy facilities. A Coastal Residential Development Permit may be required for development, conversion, or demolition of dwelling units in the coastal zone. This permit ensures compliance with State law by maximizing low and moderate I' income housing opportunities in the Coastal Zone. The LCP also sets forth special development review procedures, which may include appeals of local decisions to the Coastal Commission. ' Imp 12.4 Review Development Applications for Consistency with City Council Policy Manual ' Where appropriate, development applications shall be reviewed for consistency with the City Council Policy Manual. Normally, these supplement the requirements of the Zoning Code, Local Coastal Plan, and Specific Plans. 13. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Overview ' Chapter 20.90.050 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code requires that a project that is not exempt from the Cafifornia Invironmental Quality Act (CEQA) shall be reviewed and either a Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall be prepared. The City's Implementation Procedures for CEQA are presented in the City Council Poicy ;Manual, Section "K.3" of Planning. These specify the activities that are subject to, not subject to, and exempt from CEQA; content and ' procedures for Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports; processes ' Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Prooram for consultant assistance in the preparation of environmental studies and documents; fees for CEQA processing; and authorities of the Planning Director. In conformance with CEQA requirements, a "Program" EIR was prepared and certified for the updated City of Newport Beach General Plan. A companion document, the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP), defines the process for the monitoring of the implementation of prescribed mitigation measures and evaluation of their effectiveness in reducing impacts. Many of the defined mitigation measures have been incorporated as policies of the General Plan. The Program EIR is written to the level of specificity of the General Plan's goals, policies, and programs. It may serve as a reference in the preparation of CEQA- required environmental documents for subsequent Specific Plans, Precise Plans, capital improvements, and other actions that are consistent with the General Plan. Actions Imp 13.1 Prepare List of EIR Mitigations to Support Environmental Analyses of Future Projects Manv of the General Plan's goals and policies reduce potential development impacts and function as "project mitigation measures" for the General Plan EIR in accordance with CEQA. Example Plan policies that represent mitigation actions are requirements for the provision of adequate infrastructure and public services, remediation of resources adversely impacted by urban activities, minimization of erosion during and after project construction, and incorporation of buffers adjoining significant habitats. These, in concert with other mitigation measures identified by the Plan's EIR not included as poficp within the Plan, max, serve as mitigation measures for EIRs prepared for future projects that are consistent with the General Plan. To facilitate the use of the Plan policies and EIR mitigation measures as future project mitigation, the City should prepare a list of applicable actions categorized by resource category and make it available to project applicants and EIR authors. Imp 13.2 CEQA Review Development and Entitlement Applications Applications for entitlement and development in the City of Newport Beach shall be subject to review in accordance with the City Council Policy Manual Implementation Measures for CEQA. Environmental analyses shall include assessment of the project's consistency with General Plan policies pertaining to each environmental topic under discussion. As noted above, conformance with Plan policies can be used as Project Mitigation Measures. To the extent permitted by stare law and court decisions, the General Plan Program EIR can be used as cin -wide framework from which project EIRs can be tiered. 14. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Overview A Fiscal Impact Model has been developed that measures the costs of public services and revenues to be derived resulting from the Cir♦'s mix of land uses. These are assigned to each category of land use, single family residential, multi - family residential, retail commercial, and office development for example. As of the updated General Plan's adoption, the Model was used to document the balance of Newport Beach General Plan I I Implementation Program cost and revenues for existing uses in the City and those resulting from implementation of the updated General Plan. Given the prevailing tax structure, hotel and retail commercial uses are the most significant contributors to the City, with office uses representing a net financial loss. The net benefit of housing has changed from a loss to a break even or gain as land values and housing costs have escalated in recent years. As the analyses conclude, however, the mix of uses is highly inter- related and the fiscal benefits cannot be considered independently. For example, office uses provide customers that shop at local retail stores and (:fine at local restaurants. ' Actions 1 I I i I Imp 14.1 Evaluate Fiscal Benefits of Development Proposals and Annexations Significant development projects and General Plan Amendments shall be evaluated for their net fiscal impacts on the City of Newport Beach. This will use the Fiscal Analysis Model developed for the General Plan and identify all costs for public services and revenues to be derived. The City shall decide the type, scale, and mix of uses that shall be subject to fiscal review. 15. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Overview In accordance with Chapter 15.45 of Newport Beach Municipal Code, development agreements may be prepared as contractual agreements between the City of Newport Beach and developers to provide assurances to each party regarding the uses to be entitled and rules of development. The Code stipulates that a development agreement specify the duration of the agreement, permitted uses of the property, density or intensity, of use, maximum height and size of proposed buildings, provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, if required. The agreement may include conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for subsequent discretionary actions and may specify the timing and phasing of construction. The uses and development standards specified by a development agreement must be consistent with the General Plan and /or, where appropriate, Specific Plan and Local Coastal Program. Actions Imp 15.1 Process Development Agreements For new master planned residential communities and large scale commercial and mixed -use projects, the City and project developers may elect to enter into a development agreement. Such a tool may be useful in guiding any development that may be permitted on Banning Ranch if not acquired as open 1 space. Other potential applications may include the residential villages within the Airport Area and to facilitate the integration of multiple uses in West Newport Mesa. I INewport Beach General Plan ImDlementation Proaram 16. BUILDING PERMITS Overview Building construction and demolition permits are issued by the City Building Department. Applicants must submit building plans, foundation plans, elevations, plumbing and electrical plans, special studies, a Water Quality Management Plan and a Best Management Practices (BMP) as applicable, and other materials as defined in the Municipal Code. Actions Imp 16.1 Review Building Permit Applications for Consistency with the Building and Construction Code Applications for new construction, renovation, reconstruction of existing buildings, and demolition of existing buildings and improvements shall be reviewed for their adherence with the requirements of Title 15 of the Newport Beach ,lunicipal Code, "Building and Construction Code ". 17. OTHER PERMITS Overview Development and building projects may necessitate the issuance of City, regional, state, and /or federal permits for a diversity of specific purposes. Examples include City permits for grading, which may involve the notification of cultural organizations; the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) that controls runoff and soil percolation to prevent pollution of surface and ground waters; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits for the filling of wetlands, improvements in Newport Harbor, and diking, dredging, filling of an estuary; State Department of Fish and Game permits for any "take" of a listed species; and Countv Health Department permits for restaurants. Procedurally, on submitting a development or other entidement application with the City, staff will work with the applicant in identifying the types of permits that must be acquired and their processes. Actions Imp 17.1 Process Development and Construction Permits Development and other entitlement projects shall be required to submit applications and receive approval for all required permits. The City's final approvals shall be contingent on the issuance of these permits. Imp 17.2 Relocation Permit for Closure of Mobile Home Parks In accordance with Government Code Section 65863.7, a detailed relocation impact report shall be prepared by the City as a prerequisite for the closure or conversion of an existing mobile home park and be filed concurrently with the filing for any discretionary permit on such property. The State will determine the acceptability, of the mobile home relocation impact report. ®Newport Beach General Plan 1 I I I 1 I I I i I I I I II J 1 I Implementation Proqram Governance The Governance portion of the General Plan Implementation Program describes the institutional processes through which key policy decisions related to land use development, capital improvements, and resource conservation will be made and carried out. 18. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Overview It shall be the responsibility of the City of Newport Beach City Council to administer and implement the General Plan. Specific actions, such as development review and discretionary- approvals, capital facilities planning, redevelopment, and economic development may he delegated by the City Council to appointed boards and commissions and City staff as authorized by the Municipal Code. All decisions made by the boards, commissions, and staff pertinent to their consistency with the adopted General Plan may he appealed to the City Council. Actions Imp 18.1 General Plan Administration The City shall administer the General Plan through its codes, ordinances, policies, public works improvements, capital budgeting, and other programs as stipulated in this Implementation Program. The City shall prepare and file the General Plan Progress Report annually to document the status of the General Plan and the progress made in implementing its programs and goals. 19. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION Overview Implementation of the General Plan's goals and policies require the cooperation and coordination of the City with a diversity of local, state, and federal agencies and private and semi- private institutions. The following summarizes many of interagency coordination procedures directly related to the General Plan's policies that are currently being carried out or anticipated in the short -term. These will be supplemented by other ongoing programs and new strategies that will he defined during the life span of the General Plan's implementation. Actions Imp 19.1 Adjoining Cities The City of Newport Beach has established "borders committees" to collaborate with the cities of Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa to address planning, development, transportation, and other issues that jointly impact the communities. The Newport Beach /Irvine Borders Committee is charged with (a) sharing information regarding planning for development in the border areas shared Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program by the two cities; (b) evaluating the potential impacts of such development and considering the possibility of joint efforts by the two cities to mitigate the impacts; and (c) discussing other issues that may affect the border areas. The Newport Beach /Costa Mesa /Huntington Beach Borders Committee is charged with (a) sharing information regarding planning for annexation and development in the border areas; (b) evaluating the potential impacts of such development and considering possible joint efforts to mitigate these; and (c) discussing other issues that may affect the border areas. Additionally, the City shall work with adjoining cities and Orange County to determine minimally acceptable impact fee levels for application within the designated transportation Growth Management Area (GMA). The City will also work with surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to test emergency response plans. Newport Beach is in GMA district 8, along with Orange County and the cities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and Irvine. Imp 19.2 School Districts The City of Newport Beach and the school districts serving the City, including the Newport -Mesa Unified School District, Santa Ana Unified School District, and Laguna Unified School District, shall collaborate on a number of issues pertaining to land use development, neighborhood character, transportation, and recreation. Among these are: ■ Coordination in the identification and acquisition of potential school sites and expansion of existing facilities in consideration of their potential impacts on adjoining neighborhoods and districts. • Monitor traffic conditions at school locations to determine local impacts of and identify solutions for student drop -off and pick -up activities. • Inclusion of school impacts as a topic to be evaluated in CE .QA- required documentation for residential projects and submittal of these for School District review and comment. • Establishment of joint -use agreements for public recreational uses of school properties, assuring security of the school property, safety of users, and protection of adjoining neighborhoods. • Periodically obtain information from the School Districts to identify their student transit needs and work to identify potential improvements to meet these needs. Imp 19.3 Orange County The City of Newport Beach and Orange County collaborate in numerous programs affecting land use development, affordable housing, transportation, infrastructure, human services, recreation, resource conservation and environmental quality, and harbor and water management. Among the specific actions to carry out the City's General Plan implementation are the following: a. Housing and Community Department • Orange County Housing Authority: Participate in the Authority's quarterly meetings addressing issues, changes, and administration of the Orange County Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program and other County housing programs. • Orange County Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): Continue to participate in strategy meetings to provide recommendations for the allocation of HUD HOPA funds within Orange County. Should the City wish to partner in the acquisition, MINIewport Beach General Plan I I I 1 I I I LJ I i 1 b C. Implementation Proaram development, or rehabilitation of affordable housing, the City will request funds at future HOPWA Strategy meetings. • Orange County- Fair Housing Council: Maintain contract for the provision of fair housing services and Assist with the periodic update of the Analysis of Fair Housing document required by HUD. • Joint Powers Authority: Continue to participate in the financing and administration of a lease purchase program for first -time homebuyers. Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Department • Cooperate in maintaining and expanding, where appropriate, recreational opportunities along the coast and marine recreation related facilities. • Coordinate joint -use agreements for the recreational use of appropriate County properties in the Cirv. Orange Count} Harbor Patrol Division of the Sheriffs Department • Coordinate the planning, management, monitoring, and control of Newport Harbor events. This should include notification of local property owners and businesses of planned events, traffic and parking control, and restrictions on the event to prevent impacts on adjoining neighborhoods. • By 2009, prepare and jointly fund a study that (1) identifies the respective services provided by City and County in Newport Harbor; (2) costs for these services; (3) opportunities to realign services with reduced costs; (4) sources of revenue; and (5) feasible methods to provide these services by others than public agency personnel. • Work with Division and Coastal Commission to identify location(s) that may be acquired and /or improved to support harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. Assure that these are compatible with adjoining land uses. d. Watershed and Coastal Resources Department e. f g • Cooperate in programs, including the interface with state and federal agencies, in the eel grass restoration of Newport Bay. • Support and implement unified management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park, in collaboration of the State Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, non- profit organizations, and volunteers. • Coordinate the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of wetlands and other habitat on Banning Ranch, as appropriate. Orange County Flood Control District • Work with the County Flood Control District to assure that regional storm drainage and flood control systems adequately protect the City of Newport Beach. Orange County Sanitation District Provide information regarding planned growth areas of the City, to facilitate the planning and funding of adequate wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal facilities. john Wayne Airport and Orange County Airport Land Use Commission Monitor John Wayne Airport activit' and improvement plans prepared by the County to assure that noise, air pollution, traffic, and other potential impacts on the City are adequately mitigated. ' Newport Beach General Plan mplementation Proqram • Collaborate in identifying opportunities for the development of airport- supporting uses in the Campus Tract, such as hotels, aviation equipment and services, car rental, and other related uses. • Work with the Airport Authority to assure that residential development in the Airport Business Park protects the integrity of agreed -upon airport operations, as well as the housing residents. • Maintain mutual aid agreement for fire, aviation, and other emergencies. • Support means of satisfying some of Orange County's air transportation demand at facilities other than John Wayne Airport. • Preserve and protect the validity of the John Wayne Airport Amended Settlement Agreement. ' Imp 19.4 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) , The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County. It is responsible for countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid services and regulation of taxi operations. Through the adopted Measure M, a voter - approved half - cent sales tax for transportation improvements, OCTA allocates funding for specific transportation improvement projects in three major areas — freeways, streets, roads and transit. OCTA also secures , funding for regional and local agencies from state and federal agencies. • Work with OCTA to support the implementation of needed regional Master Plan improvements that will benefit mobility within the City. • Solicit funding from OCTA for local transportation, transit, parking, bikeway, and other related improvements as such revenues are availahle in the future. • The City- shall periodically review the adequacy- of transit service in Newport Beach and coordinate with OCTA to provide transit support facilities including park - and -ride lots, bus stops, shelters, and related facilities. • Coordinate with OCTA to establish or modify bus stop locations to provide adequate access to local residents and to destinations for external uses, as well as efficient and safe traffic operations. • Request the OCTA to assess the need for the expansion of fixed -route service and efficient transportation to future transportation facilities. • Coordinate with OCTA to provide expanded summertime bus and /or shuttle service to reduce visitor traffic. ■ Coordinate with OCTA to provide programs to issue monthly bus passes locally- and provide ' special programs for subsidizing passes for the disadvantaged. Imp 19.5 State of California Department of Housing and Community Development The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for the certification of Newport Beach's Housing Element (see Development Management System ahove). Each five years, the City shall update the Element based on input received from the HCD and regional agency (Southern California Association of Governments) regarding the City's "fair share" of 1' Newport Beach General Plan ' IImplementation Program regional housing demand. The focus of the update will be on the provision of adequate sites and programs for affordable housing. Imp 19.6 State of California Coastal Commission The State of California Coastal Commission is responsible for the implementation of the California Coastal Act of 1976. As described above (Development Management System), the City's Local Coastal Program's (LCP) Land Use Plan had been approved on adoption of the updated General Plan and the Local Implementing Ordinances were in preparation. These shall be required for consistency with the General Plan and on certification, applications for development shall be reviewed in accordance with the LCP. • Coordinate the Coastal Commission's review of applications for entitlement and development in the Coastal Zone, as specified by the LIP. ' • Work with Coastal Commission, and Orange County Harbor Division, to identify location(s) that support harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. Imp 19.7 State of California Resources Agency, Department of Fish and Game The California Resources Agency Department of Fish and Game is responsible for the maintenance of native fish, wildlife, plant species and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value and their benefits to people. This includes habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount and quality to ensure the sunival of all species and natural communities. The department is also I responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildlife including recreational, commercial, scientific and educational uses. The Department is responsible for the issuance of permits for lake and streambed alterations, incidental takes of State Listed Species, in accordance with the California Endangered Species .Ace, and near -shore fishery activity. ■ Consult with the DFG in the review of projects that may impact terrestrial and marine resources and identification of resource protection and impact mitigation measures. ■ Support the DFG in any efforts for habitat acquisition and restoration on Banning Ranch. ■ Consult with the DFG, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate agencies in developing plans for the protection of wetlands and habitats of Listed Species on Banning Ranch. This will include the coordination of required field studies to delineate habitats; the identification of suitable areas for development and restoration, and mitigation measures that may be required to offset impacts; and processes for the consolidation of existing oil operations and remediation. ■ Cooperate with the DFG and other agencies in implementing the eel grass restoration of Newport Bay. ■ Cooperate with the DFG in the monitoring of ecological conditions in Newport Beach Marine Refuge and Irvine Coast Marine Life Conservation Areas and implementation of management programs to protect these habitats. ■ Support and implement unified management with the DFG of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park, in collaboration with Orange County, non - profit organizations, and volunteers. ■ Cooperate with the DFG in maintaining recreational opportunities along the coast and marine recreation related facilities. INewport Beach General Plan mplementation Prooram Imp 19.8 State of California Department of Parks and Recreation The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the management of state parks and beaches under its jurisdiction. In Newport Beach, this includes Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove. Cooperate in maintaining and expanding, where appropriate, recreational opportunities along the coast and marine recreation related facilities. Imp 19.9 State of California Department of Transportation The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of state highways and freeways. Coast Highway in Newport Beach, excluding the portion through Corona del Mar, is currently a state highway and Caltrans maintains authority over its right- of -wa} and standards for improvements. Additionally, there are a number of surplus properties in the City remaining from the development of the Route 73 toll road. • Pursue discussion and negotiations with Caltrans for the relinquishment of Coast Highway through the City of Newport Beach as a State Highway. This would facilitate control of its right -of -way, standards, signalization, and traffic management. • Coordinate joint -use agreements with Caltrans for the recreational use of surplus properties. Imp 19.10 Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) The Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) oversees the San Joaquin Hills (SR -73) Toll Road. It is governed be a Board of Directors made up of elected officials from cities and county districts that are adjacent to the toll roads, whom are appointed by the respective cities. The San Joaquin Hills Toll Road was built as a state highway, owned and maintained by Caltrans and the TCA is responsible for public oversight, toll policies, operations, and financing. The City shall coordinate its local roadway improvements that impact and are impacted by the Toll Road with the TCA. Imp 19.11 State of California Public Utilities Commission The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates privately owned telecommunications, electric, natural gas, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. Among its responsibilities is the coordination of funding for the undergrounding of overhead utilities. Newport Beach shall work with the PUC in obtaining funding and implementing the undergrounding of remaining overhead utilities. Imp 19.12 United States Army Corps of Engineers Among its responsibilities, the United States Army Corps of Rngineers is responsible for the protection of water resources, habitat, and hydrological processes in the "navigable waters" of the United States. This encompasses wetlands, in addition to Newport Harbor and Bay. • Support programs of the ALOE, with other agencies, in the restoration of wetlands and other habitat on Banning Ranch. • Consult with the ACOE and other appropriate agencies in delineating wetlands and programs for their protection for Banning Ranch. Any modification of these will be subject to the ACOE's issuance of a Section 404 permit and implementation of the mitigation of their loss. MNewport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram • Cooperate with the ACOE and other agencies in implementing the eel grass restoration of Newport Bay. • Cooperate with the ACOE in monitoring ecological conditions in Newport Beach Marine Conservation Area and Irvine Coast Marine Life Refuge and implementation of management programs to protect these. • Collaborate with the ACOE in supporting and implementing management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park, as well as with other resource agencies, non - profit organizations, and volunteers. • Coordinate with ACOE in the maintenance and delineation of federal navigational channels for navigation and safety in Newport Harbor and securing and funding sediment disposal sites for future dredging projects. Imp 19.13 United States Fish and Wildlife Service The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, and plants and habitats that are subject to federal jurisdictional authority within Newport Beach. ■ Cooperate with the USFWS, in collaboration with other resource agencies, in the protection of terrestrial and marine resources including wetlands and other important habitats on Banning Ranch. ■ Collaborate with the USFWS in supporting and implementing management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park, as well as with other resource agencies, non - profit organizations, and volunteers Imp 19.14 Environmental Protection Agency The US Environmental Protection Agency (F,PA) is responsible for protecting human health and the environment. Other responsibilities include developing and enforcing regulations that implement environmental laws enacted by Congress. ■ Cooperate with the US EPA, in collaboration with other resource agencies, in the protection of terrestrial and marine resources. ■ Work with the F.PA to secure sediment disposal sites for future dredging projects. Imp 19.15 United States Postal Service The United States Postal Service (LISPS) maintains a distribution facility in Mariner's Mile. Newport Beach should work with the USPS for the possible relocation of this postal distribution facility to enable its reuse for parking or retail activity. The City should assist in the identification of potential alternative sites that are accessible to residents and do not adversely impact neighborhood character. Imp 19.16 Energy Utility and Telecommunication Service Providers (Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, Others) Energy and telecommunication services are provided throughout Newport Beach. This includes facilities on single sites, such as cell towers and electrical sub- stations, and distribution Qinear) systems. Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Proaram The Citv shall review proposals for improvements to assure that their location and design are compatible with their location. Protocols shall be maintained for project reviews and City input. Imp 19.17 Other Agencies. There are numerous other agencies that have jurisdiction and /or are involved in the development, capital improvement, and conservation programs of the City of Newport Beach. The following lists some of these key agencies: ■ Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board ■ Metropolitan Water District ■ South Coast Air Quality Management District ■ Southern California Association of Governments ■ California State Parks ■ National Marine Fisheries Service 20. ANNEXATION Overview Lands may be annexed into the City of Nexvport Beach based on the approval of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and registered voters within the area to be annexed or property owners, based on land valuation, where there are no residents. Among the factors that must be addressed during the approval process are: ■ The City must identify its intended zoning for the area ( "Prezorting "), which must be consistent with the General Plan. ■ Review of the environmental impacts of annexation in accordance with CF;QA, which may necessitate the preparation of an F,n•ironmental Impact Report (EIR). ■ The costs and adequacy of government services defined. ■ The ability of the City to provide the services to the annexed area and sufficiency- of revenue demonstrated. ■ A program and compensation defined for the transfer of existing facilities (e.g., parks and libraries) and capital improvements from the County to the City. The General Plan's policies provide that a fiscal impact study must be conducted for any proposed annexation that identifies all costs of services, the revenue to be derived, and the net effect on the City's overall fiscal balance. In practice, this will be accomplished through the Fiscal Impact Model developed for the General Plan update. Imp 20.1 Process Annexations Unincorporated lands within Newport Beach's SOI that may be considered for annexation are limited to Banning Ranch. Additional properties may be considered by the City= Council in the future. For properties to be annexed to the Cite!, a pre - annexation development agreement shall be prepared that defines the infrastructure and services to be provided, their costs, and sources of funding, including =Newport Beach General Plan I Implementation Program fees and taxation, and responsible agencies. Additionally, the agreement shall identify agencies responsible for planning entitlements, capital improvements, and maintenance of public facilities and ' common open spaces. J Public Infrastructure Plans Agencies responsible for the provision of infrastructure and services for Newport Beach's residents and businesses shall maintain plans and fund improvements to assure that they adequately meet existing and projected future needs, The Public Improvement Plans shall specify the type, amount, cost, and phasing of public improvements and facilities that will support existing land uses and growth accommodated by the updated General Plan. 21. MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Overview The City's Department of Public Works is responsible for the planning, engineering, and improvements of streets throughout the City, except the portions of Coast Highway that are a designated State Highway, Newport Boulevard, and streets within gated residential communities. It is anticipated that the City will assume responsibility for Coast Highway in the future. Required improvements are reviewed annually, prioritized, and funded by the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Actions Imp 21.1 Arterial Streets and Highways Classifications The functional classification system describes the ultimate cross sections of each type of roadway in terms Of number of lanes. Roadway cross sections also provide the designated travel -way, shoulder, median, parkway and overall right -of -way widths by roadway type. The Citv shall take the necessary actions to obtain the required right -of -way to provide the designated number of lanes when adjacent land development occurs. Imp 21.2 Monitor Traffic Conditions and Planning for and Funding Improvements The City shall continue to monitor, design and manage roadway conditions and maintain streets using the City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) process and CIP office. Periodically, the City shall conduct traffic counts at key intersections and roadways (average daily traffic counts and peak hour intersection turning movement counts).. The City shall strive to maintain bevel of Service °D" at all intersections, with the exceptions noted in the Circulation Element policies, which may be allowed to operate at LOS "E" conditions due to constraints associated with improvement to LOS "D" or better conditions. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program The City's Capital Improvement Program shall be reviewed and updated regularly, providing guidelines to meet and maintain the adopted traffic level of service standards. The CIP shall be consistent with Measure M and State Congestion Management Program requirements. Imp 21.3 Construct Street and Highway Improvements The City shall construct necessary improvements to transportation facilities to attain acceptable bevels of Service, as defined in the Circulation Element. Intersection improvements shall be implemented as needed based on the list of impacted intersections included in the General Plan F.IR, and also in accordance with development project traffic impact studies. Intersections with improvements necessary for buildout conditions are: • Newport Boulevard (NS) /Hospital Road (EWE • Newport Boulevard (NS) /32nd Street (EWE • Riverside Avenue (NS) /Coast Highway (EWE • Tustin Avenue (NS) /Coast Highway (EW) • MacArthur Boulevard (NS) /Campus Drive (F.W') • Von Karman Avenue (NS) /Campus Drive (EW� • Jamboree Road (NS) /Campus Drive (EW> • Jamboree Road (NS) /Birch Street (EWE • Campus Drive (NS) /Bristol Street North (EWE • Irvine Avenue (NS) /Mesa Drive (EVi� • Irvine Avenue (NS) /University Drive (EW) • MacArthur Boulevard (NS) /Jamboree Road (EW>) • Jamboree Road (NS) /Bristol Street South (EW ) • MacArthur Boulevard (NS) /Ford Road /Bonita Canyon Drive (EWE • MacArthur Boulevard (NS) /San Joaquin Hills Road (F.WJ • SR -73 NB Ramps (NS) /Bonita Canyon Drive (NWT Additional intersections that will be improved with construction of new roadways include: • Bluff Road (NS) /Coast Highway (EW) • 15th Street (NS) /Bonita Canyon Highway (EW') Imp 21.4 Monitor Roadway Conditions and Operational Systems The City shall monitor and maintain City streets and thoroughfares. The City shall develop and follow a schedule for periodic review of City streets with respect to pavement, signage, signalization, and comparable elements. If inadequacies are found, the City will perform or contract with a consultant to perform maintenance of roadway features. Imp 21.5 Maintain Consistency with Regional Jurisdictions The City shall maintain consistency with regional jurisdictions (Caltrans, Orange County) to provide adequate facilities (including roadway design standards, roadway infrastructure plans, and so on). The ®Newport Beach General Plan I Implementation Proqram City shall work with regional jurisdictions to modify regional plans (such as the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways) so that they will become consistent with City plans, The City will also periodically review City standards to ensure they remain up -to -date and consistent with regional standards as new standards are adopted. Imp 21.6 Local /Neighborhood Access Roads Local streets and neighborhood access roads serve the needs of travelers interacting with the surrounding land use. To reduce vehicular conflicts, improving operations and safety, local street and driveway access on arterial streets shall be limited, where appropriate. The City shall undertake studies of each residential neighborhood on a case by case basis to identify local circulation patterns and principal access points in order to assess the opportumties and needs to restrict, divert, or mitigate arterial traffic intrusion; such studies to include an assessment of the traffic impacts on the entire neighborhood and the participation of neighborhood residents to prepare a consensus plan of neighborhood traffic control. In addition, the City shall maintain standards that ensure safe and efficient access for emergency vehicles to residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Imp 21.7 Traffic Control Traffic congestion shall be reduced through reasonable methods utilizing conventional and innovative methods for traffic control. Traffic signal timing standards, in addition to serving drivers, should adequately provide for pedestrian crossings. Traffic signal interconnect systems shall be maintained and upgraded to efficiently coordinate and control traffic flows on arterial streets, including the installation of separate left turn phasing where necessary and feasible. The City shall identify and incorporate intelligent transportation systems as logical to reduce peak hour traffic. All traffic control and parking signage and devices should be understandable and readable by the public. Periodic review of said equipment may be necessary to ensure adequacy. Design standards should be periodically reviewed for their clarity. Pavement markings, traffic control signs, and parking 1 meters shall be kept in good condition through the establishment of a maintenance program for regular and continuous maintenance. The special issue of summertime traffic should be monitored and evaluated periodically. The City should evaluate and implement, if applicable, summertime traffic control measures to reduce the impact of high volume summer traffic. Imp 21.8 Traffic Management The City shall undertake a study to determine the travel characteristics and the appropriate actions and techniques for reducing travel demand within the City. Travel demand reductions result in a reduction in the number of vehicles on the roadways and /or increasing the number of persons per vehicle, particularly in the peak commute times. Upon completion of the study, the City shall prepare a specific travel demand management (TDM) program and ordinance applicable to reducing and managing travel within the City. Development of a TDM program shall be coordinated with SCAG and OCTA to fit within a regional Transportation Demand Management program that reduces Iregional travel through the City The City shall provide transportation alternatives for the mobility impaired and encourage transit use as option to automobile travel. New developments should be required to provide transit facilities such INewport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram a park and ride lots, bus shelters and turnouts where feasible; while emplovers should be encouraged to reduce single occupant vehicular trips by offering employee incentives to use alternative transportation modes. The City shall coordinate with local employers to jointly identify and provide alternative transportation services, including private - public cooperation in van -pool, carpool, and transit programs. Imp 21.9 Provide Public Transportation The City should undertake a study of local public transportation to identify the most efficient and cost - effective manner to provide services, including evaluation of demand- response service, shuttle services, medical transit services, a centralized information and marketing for the available services. Based on the findings, the City shall develop a comprehensive public transportation strategy, which may be coordinated with the OCTA. The City shall continue to operate local fixed route and demand - responsive transit service within the Ciro; and ensure mobility and accessibility for the City's citizens, especially the elderly and disabled. The City shall also work with the Orange County Transportation Authority for countywide bus service that will guarantee regional travel options. The City encourage the development of additional public transportation services and facilities such as park -and -ride facilities, and look for opportunities to upgrade and enhance existing services. Imp 21.10 Manage Truck Operations Develop and implement a program to manage truck activities related to oversize loads. Maintain a system of truck routes on specified arterial streets to control trucking and delivery operations within the City. Enforce the City's truck route system via signage and police enforcement to prohibit non - local through trucks on nun -truck routes, particularly on collector and local streets. Periodically review the truck route system and make changes as required to ensure that it adequately serves the City and protects areas of the City from truck traffic intrusion. Enforce zoning codes to ensure that adequate off- street loading facilities are provided at new developments. Require new developments to provide adequate roadway cross sections to serve anticipated truck volumes. Require development traffic impact studies for all industrial, warehouse and some retail commercial projects to take truck traffic into account with the study by measuring truck traffic and apply Passenger Car Equivalent (PCE) adjustment factors. Work with regional agencies as they continue to assess goods movement in Orange County. Imp 21.11 Parking Management Programs and Ordinance Parking Management Programs shall be considered for commercial and residential areas of the City with inadequate parking, such as Corona del Mar and the Balboa Peninsula. This may consider the development of public parking lots or structures, street parking permitting, valet programs, and similar techniques as feasible. Existing pubic parking lots should be evaluated for their accessibility, utilization, and proximity to the uses they support. Possible relocation should be considered where they do not effectively support surrounding land uses. Funding for public parking facilities may be derived from the establishment of parking districts, supported by local businesses and organizations, including Business Improvement Districts. In -lieu fee programs may be considered to fund the development of public parking facilities for districts in which it is the objective to stimulate pedestrian activity. MNewport Beach General Plan Implementation Program The Ciro shall work with commercial, office, and institutional property owners to encourage the use of parking areas on weekends and holidays in conjunction with transit services. Imp 21.12 Maintain Trails Newport Beach should continue to develop and maintain non - motorized transportation systems as a viable alternative to vehicular travel and to help satisfy local recreational needs, and should include trails and facilities that traverse the citywide area. A system of bike route designations shall be developed and maintained in cooperation with adjacent jurisdictions, where appropriate, and bicycle parking facilities, together with a program of bicycle education on the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists, bicycle safety and anti -theft measures for bikes. The Ciry must accommodate safe and convenient facilities for non - motorized modes of transportation that enhance the future livability and character of the City through the continued implementation of the City's Circulation Element, specifically the 'Trails maps, and provide other opportunities for equestrians and pedestrians by providing facilities that adhere to national standards. City of Newport Beach trail construction standards shall be periodically reviewed and updated as necessary for consistency and user safety. The non - motorized transportation systems should connect community centers, residential neighborhoods, recreational amenities, employment centers, shopping areas, and activity areas. New development projects shall be required to provide trail systems consistent with the Master Plan. New development should also provide connections between and through developments; and provide bicycle racks or storage facilities as well as other support facilities as appropriate. Smooth transitions and connections between public transit and non - motorized travel should be available for all users. The City should ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards in order to make the system user - friendly for all users. The City should evaluate and work with schools to implement methods for promoting safe travel for non - motorized users. The Cite shall provide and maintain pedestrian facilities, including extra sidewalk width where feasible and useful. Sidewalks and bike lanes should be included in the construction of new roads and roadway improvements, where feasible. The City should also implement facilities shown in the C;iry's Circulation Element Trails map and consider the needs of pedestrians when infrastructure such as streets and bridges are being upgraded; and should investigate the use of easements and rights - of -wav that can be employed as non - motorized bikeways and trails. The City should also ensure the safety of the non - motorized transportation user by minimizing conflicts between motorized and non - motorized traffic, and by coordinating the system with neighboring jurisdictions. The City shall consider the widening of sidewalks into the curb lanes at selected crosswalk locations in order to minimize pedestrian crossing distance and enhance pedestrian accessibility. At locations where pedestrian crosswalks are needed, crosswalks shall be installed. Additional measures to reduce conflict points shall be implemented, including potential overhead crossings. Periodic review and updates to the Trails map and consideration of pedestrian and equestrian needs will ensure the viability of non - motorized transportation options in the Cirv. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program Imp 21.13 Marine Transportation The City shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of the expansion of marine transportation services as a supplement to automobile use. The marine transportation docking, buildings, and support facilities such as parking throughout the coastal areas of the City shall be evaluated and modified as necessary and feasible to coordinate with the surrounding transportation system. 22. PUBLIC WORKS Overview The Newport Beach Public Works Department is responsible for the design and construction of the City's roads, intersections, bridges, sidewalks, storm drains, and parks while also protecting public property from illegal encroachments. The Department implements annual projects for the repair, replacement, and upgrade City sidewalks, streets, alleys, sewers, and traffic signals. Among its responsibilities, the General Services Department maintains the City's parks, street trees, and equipment, acquires new equipment, and oversees refuse operations. Actions Imp 22.1 Construct Public Works Improvements The City shall plan, fund, and implement street, storm drain, sewer, shoreline protection, bluff protection, and other structural improvements necessary for the operation and safes, of the City's land uses. Imp 22.2 Maintain City Facilities and Resources The City shall maint tin parks, street trees, and equipment, acquire new equipment and facilities when necessary, maintain and restore coastal dunes, and undertake other activities to support land uses in Newport Beach. 23. WATER Overview Water service in the City of Newport Beach is provided by the City, Irvine Ranch Water District, and Mesa Consolidated Water District. The City serves much of the urbanized areas of the City, with Irvine Ranch providing service to Newport Coast /Newport Ridge, a portion of the Airport Area, the Upper Bay, and a number of other small pockets. Mesa provides service to a portion of Newport Mesa and a small area north of Banning Ranch. Each agency maintains master plans for services, facilities, maintenance, and improvements necessary to support existing and projected population growth and development. These include the City's Urban Water Management Plan, Irvine's Water Resources Management Plan, and Mesa's Water Master Plan. Conservation practices and requirements to meet regional, state, and federal water quality regulations are included within the respective plans. Each agency maintains a capital improvements program for the provision of water Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program system improvements, special projects, and ongoing maintenance. Water demands are monitored and periodically the plans are updated to account for any service issues and regulatory changes. 1 Actions Imp 23.1 Maintain and Implement Water Master Plans On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City shall review its water master plan to assure char adequate distribution and storage facilities are provided to support permitted land use development. Information regarding the General Plan's development capacities shall be forwarded to the Irvine Ranch Water District, and Mesa Consolidated Water District as the basis for their planning for 'services and improvements. These master plans should review the adequacy of facilities in areas in which new growth or substantive changes in use are targeted should be reviewed including the Airport Area, West Newport Mesa, portions of Balboa Peninsula, Mariner's Mile, and Newport Center /Fashion Island. Required facility improvements shall be defined and budgeted by each agency, including the City's five year and annual Capital Improvement Programs. ' Periodically, actual water use and demands within each service area shall be monitored and the adequacy of facilities evaluated. These analyses will serve as the basis for amendments of the master plans, in concert with other improvements required for compliance with state and regional water quality programs. Strategies to promote the conservation of water should be periodically reviewed for their effectiveness and updated in the plans to reflect best management practices. These may include the use of recycled water, incentives for on -site capture and retention of rainwater in private development, and comparable techniques. In addition, the water agencies should consider the potential use of alternative water sources for the water supply by implementation of advanced water treatment processes, when feasible. Imp 23.2 Water Pricing The City shall evaluate the appropriateness of implementing tiered water rates that may be based on rates of consumption. 24. SEWER Overview Sanitation service and sewerage in the City of Newport Beach are provided by the City, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), and Costa Mesa Sanitation District (CMSD). The City serves much of the urbanized areas of the City, with the IRWD providing set =ice to Newport Coast/ Newport Ridge, Bonita Canyon, the Upper Bay, and a number of other small pockets. The CMSD provides service to a number of pockets located on the City's western boundary. Each agency maintains master plans for services, collection and treatment facilities, maintenance, and improvements necessary to support existing and projected population growth and development. These include the City's Master Plan of Sewers and Urban Water Management Plan, IRWD's Water Resources Management Plan, and CMSD's Sewer System Management Plan. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram Wastewater from these service areas, as well as greater Orange County, is collected, treated, and disposed by the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). The two treatment plants serving the region are operating at 52 to 55 percent of their design capacity and can accommodate additional growth. Actions Imp 24.1 Maintain and Implement Sanitation Master Plan On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City shall review its sanitation and sewerage plan to assure that adequate collection and treatment facilities are provided to support permitted land use development. Information regarding the General Plan's development capacities shall be forwarded to the IRWD, CMSD, and OCSD as the basis for their planning for services and improvements. These master plans should review the adequacy of facilities in areas in which new growth or substantive changes in use are targeted should be reviewed including the Airport Area, West Newport Mesa, portions of Balboa Peninsula, Mariner's Mile, and Newport Center /Fashion Island. Required facility improvements shall be defined and budgeted by the respective agencies, including the City's five year and annual Capital Improvement Programs. This will include renovation of all older sewer pump stations and installation of new plumbing in conformance with current standards. Periodically, actual rates of sewage generated and treatment capacities within each service area shall be monitored and the adequacy of facilities evaluated. These analyses will serve as the basis for amendments of the Sewerage Master Plan, in concert with other improvements required for compliance wi4l state and regional water quality standards for the operation and maintenance of the sewage system. 25. STORM DRAINAGE Overview Storm drainage systems in the City of Newport Beach are maintained by the City, Orange County, and local community associations. Several areas are completely served by County facilities, including Newport Coast, some are completely served by the City, such as Balboa Peninsula and West Newport, and others are served by a mix of facilities. In general, the County is responsible for maintaining the regional flood control system, while the City is responsible for local improvements, excepting Newport Coast. Drainage improvements are coordinated between the City's Public Works Department and County's Public Resources and Facilities Department. Each maintains master and capital improvement plans for storm drainage improvements, special projects, and ongoing maintenance. These must also conform to regional, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including controls of the discharge from municipal storm sewer systems. Actions Imp 25.1 Maintain Storm Drainage Facilities On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City and County shall review their Storm Drain Master Plans to assure that adequate facilities are provided to serve permitted development, including that Newport Beach General Plan r � J 7 LJ 1 I I I i I 1 I I I i Implementation Proqram which may occur on Banning Ranch if not acquired as open space. Improvements not related to on- site development and those necessary for compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements would be the responsibility of the agencies. Necessary facility improvements for Banning Ranch would be the responsibility of the property's developer. Periodically, the Citv shall inspect and clean storm drains in low lying areas to prevent flooding. 26. SOLID WASTE Overview Residential and commercial solid wastes in the City of Newport Beach are collected and transferred to disposal and recycling facilities by the Refuse Division of the City General Services Department and a number of licensed and franchised commercial haulers. Periodically, the franchises and fees are reviewed and renegotiated. The City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element defines standards and procedures for the reduction of generated waste and recycling of materials. Orange County's Integrated Waste Management Department is responsible for the planning of landfills that serve Newport Beach. Actions Imp 26.1 Maintain and Implement Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Systems On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City and County shall review the adequacy of landfills, transfer facilities, diversion and recycling facilities, and other waste collection and disposal elements to sere permitted land use development. Required facility improvements to meet ongoing and any additional needs shall be defined and budgeted in the five year and annual CIPs. 27. ENERGY Overview Natural gas service is provided to the City by the Southern California Gas Company and electricity by the Southern California Edison Company. Actions Imp 27.1 Maintain Energy Services and Facilities On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City shall review its growth and development forecasts with the Southern California Gas Company and Southern California Edison Company to facilitate their planning for system improvements, maintenance, and establishment of fees and encourage and support their development of alternative energy generation systems. Facility improvements to be located in the City, such as transmission towers and generation facilities, will be reviewed and permitted by the City in accordance with state and federal regulations and located and designed to assure compatibility with surrounding land uses. Newport Beach General Plan m Implementation Proqram 28. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Overview Telephone service in Newport Beach is provided by AT &T and Cox Cable, with AT &T serving the majority- of the City. At the time of the preparation of the updated General Plan, Cox Cable and Adelphia were providing cable television service. These franchises are periodically reviewed for their level of service and fees for Newport Beach residents and can be renegotiated or terminated for new service providers. Changes in Adelphia's ownership may necessitate consideration of the appropriate provider. Internet and cellular phone services are provided by a diversity of commercial companies. Actions Imp 28.1 Maintain Telecommunications Services and Facilities On adoption of the updated General Plan, the City shall review its growth and development forecasts with the telecommunication service providers to assure their availability throughout the City. Facility improvements, such as transmission towers, will be reviewed and permitted by the City in accordance with state and federal regulations. 29. PUBLIC STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PLANS Overview The City has completed streetscape improvements for Balboa Village and Corona del Mar, including street trees and plantings, medians, decorative paving materials, fighting, and benches. The adopted Old Newport Boulevard and McFadden Square /Cannery Village Specific Plans and concept plans for Mariner's Mile also provide for the implementation of streetscape improvements, which have not been constricted as of the adoption of the General Plan. Actions Imp 29.1 Fund and Construct Streetscape Improvements Planned public streetscape improvements for Old Newport Boulevard and McFadden Square /Canner' Village should be funded and constructed. For other areas intended to achieve an active pedestrian environment or improve its image and qualiy, design plans and financing plans should be prepared for the appropriate streetscape improvements. These may include the Airport area's residential villages, Mariner's Mile, VIest Newport Mesa, and West Newport (highway), as well as a comprehensive plan for Balboa Peninsula that links its districts along Newport /Balboa Boulevard from Lido Village to Balboa Village. Where the public streetscapes are integral to new residential and mixed -use neighborhoods, their implementation shall be the responsibility of private developers, in conformance with legislative nexus requirements. For other areas, funding may be derived from fees imposed by a local business improvement district, public bonds, CDBG grants, and other sources. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program Imp 29.2 Design, Fund, and Construct Waterfront Promenade The planned waterfront promenade on Newport Harbor should be designed, sources of funding identified, and constructed as feasible. Where private properties are redeveloped, promenade improvements shall be integrated with the new construction and the responsibility of the developer. Imp 29.3 Fund and Construct Public View Sites The City shall develop a plan for the development of public view sites for the locations specified by Policy NR 19.3. The location, types, and of improvements and a financing plan shall be specified, which may include such elements as observation decks or plazas, benches, markers and signage, telescopes, lighting, and landscape. 30. HARBOR RESOURCES PLANNING AND ' MANAGEMENT Overview The Citv's Harbor Resources Division is responsible for tidelands administration including management of pier and mooring permits, harbor dredging, pumpout stations, Balboa and Corona Del Mar parking lots, Marine Life Refuge, Balboa Yacht Basin, harbor debris pickup, and mooring liveaboards. ' Actions ' Imp30.1 Harbor and Tidelands Improvement Plans On adoption of the General Plan, the Harbor Resources Division shall review its goals and policies to assure that the plans, proposed improvements, and operations for the Harbor and tidelands are consistent. The formulation of a harbor area management plan should be developed that provides a comprehensive approach to the management of Newport Bay's resources, including restoration of marine habitats such as kelp beds and Fisheries, and boat anchorages, marinas, and other development ' activities. Improvements in the Harbor shall be located and designed to facilitate boating and other coastal recreational activities, while protecting important marine habitats, prevent water pollution, maintain the Harbor's hydrologic functions, protect coastal landforms and dunes, minimize sand transport, and are compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods. This will require coordination with the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Department and Harbor Patrol Division and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relative to their respective jurisdictions. Among the improvements that shall be considered is the identification of an area that can support Harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. This shall be coordinated with the Orange County Harbor Patrol Division, California Coastal Commission, and other jurisdictional agencies. In addition, the Division shall review procedures for the transfer of mooring titles to assure their equitable use. INewport Beach General Plan = Implementation Proqram Public Service Facility Plans Agencies responsible for the provision of public services for Newport Beach's residents and businesses shall maintain plans and fund improvements to assure that they adequately meet existing and projected future needs. The Public Facilities Plans shall specify the type, amount, cost, and phasing of public improvements and facilities that will support existing land uses and growth accommodated by the updated General Plan. 31. POLICE Overview The Newport Beach Police Department provides public safety, services to the City's residents, business, and visitors. Until such time that SOI may be annexed, police service will be provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Actions Imp 31.1 Maintain and Enhance Police Facilities The City of Newport Beach Pofice Department shall maintain, periodically update, and implement its plans for facilities, equipment, and personnel to provide service to the community. On annexation of the SOI, police service responsibilities would be transferred to the City, The Police Department shall monitor its operations, emergency responses, and rates of crime and periodically review the need to expand existing and /or construct new facilities to assure an acceptable level of service. Physical improvements shall be incorporated in the City's CIP. 32. FIRE PROTECTION Overview The Newport Beach Fire Department provides public safety services to the City's residents, business, and visitors, Until such time that SOI may be annexed, fire service will be provided by the Orange County Fire Authority. Actions Imp 32.1 Maintain and Enhance Fire Protection Facilities The City of Newport Beach Fire Department shall maintain, periodically update, and implement its plans for facilities, equipment, and personnel to provide service to the community. On annexation of the SOI, fire service responsibilities would be transferred to the City. The Fire Department shall monitor its operations, emergency responses, and rates of crime and periodically review the need to expand existing and /or construct new fire stations and other facilities to assure an acceptable level of service and emergency response times. Physical improvements shall be incorporated in the City's CIP. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram 33. PARKS AND RECREATION Overview The Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department is responsible for the development and operation of public parks in the City- of Newport Beach. These encompass parks, greenbelts, beaches, and public docks, as well as joint use of public school grounds. In addition, the county and state own and operate four recreational facilities in the City-. The City- collects fees and /or requires dedication of land for parks in accordance with the Quimby- Act, based on standard of fire acres of park for each 1,000 residents. The City oversees the development of new and improvement of existing parklands and facilities. The Recreation Element of the General Plan identifies specific needs for service areas throughout the City-. Banning Ranch is the single largest property available for the development of a new park, should it be annexed to the City. In most other cases, new parklands will occur within the fabric of existing development. Actions Imp 33.1 Maintain and Update Parks and Recreation Facility Plans The City's Recreation and Senior Services Department shall maintain, periodically- update, and implement its plans for the development, operation, programming, and maintenance of its system of parks throughout the City-. Resident recreational needs should be monitored on a continuing basis to correlate these with park facilities and recreational programs. At a minimum of once each five vears, the City shall comprehensively- review the status of its park system and assess the need for improvements, including new or renovated facilities. These shall be prioritized and a funding program defined for their implementation. Park users and the community shall he involved in identifying and prioritizing the improvements. Opportunities to integrate recreational facilities in new public structures, such as an expanded civic center, shall be considered. Improvement plans for new and renovated parks shall locate and design playfields, public activity areas, structures, parking, and other facilities to prevent impacts on adjoining residential neighborhoods, protect the site's natural resources, and assure accessibility for all potential users including the disabled. Where significant landforms or vegetation exist on site, these shall be incorporated into the park's design. The adequacy and distribution of facilities supporting coastal recreation and beach users shall be reviewed periodically. Facilities may be relocated or removed and new facilities added over time in response to demographic and recreational needs changes. Imp 33.2 Maintain and Improve Parks and Recreation Facilities At a minimum, through the CIP and development approval process, the City shall oversee the following park improvements. Park improvements shall be designed in consideration of their adjoining land uses, particularly- to prevent impacts on residential neighborhoods due to lighting, noise, site access, and parking. Facilities shall be designed and properties landscaped to complement the quality of the neighborhood in which they are located. a. Development Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Proqram • Newport Center Park as a passive park • An active park in the Newport Coast Service Area • A pocket park in Santa Ana Heights and possible acquisition of excess Caltrans right -of -way at Mac Arthur Boulevard and SR 73 as a park • A park in Banning Ranch should the property be annexed to the Cit}' • The Marina Park site for marine and /or recreational facilities b. Recreation Facilities • Completion of the Santa Ana Heights and Newport Coast Community Centers • Renovation of the Oasis Senior Center • Renovation of existing recreational facilities Imp 33.3 Requirements for Residential Developers As new residential developments are approved, requirements for parkland dedication, improvements, or the provision of in -lieu fees in accordance with the park dedication (Quimby) ordinance shall continue to be implemented. In entitling new commercial and industrial uses, the City should assess their impacts on recreation needs and, where there is a nexus, work with the developers to provide on -site recreational facilities or contribute in -lieu fees for their provision elsewhere. Fees should be regularly reviewed and updated to assure their adequac }. Public Services and Programs Services to support the needs of the City of Newport Beach's residents, businesses, and visitors are provided by a diversity of City departments, other public agencies, and private organizations. The following summarizes the principal programs that implement the General Plan's policies. These do not necessarily encompass all of the programs that are administered by each department or agency, which may include other activities that are or are not related to the Plan's policies. Inherently, the scope of these programs w ll change often during the General Plan's implementation due to evolving needs and available funding sources, The list of programs in this section should be reviewed and updated at least once each three years to assure their continuing relevance. This can be accomplished concurrently with the preparation of the state - required Annual General Plan Progress Report (see Impl.3). 34. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Overview The City of Newport Beach administers programs to promote economic activity within the Citv to maintain a healthy economy, provide revenue for high quality municipal services and infrastructure maintenance and improvements, and preserve the City's unique commercial villages. The City Council's policy states that these will serve the overriding purpose of protecting the quality of life of Newport Beach's residents, in recognition of the balance of economic development objectives with the protection of the environment and health and safety of the community. Newport Beach General Plan 1. I Implementation Program Priority improvement areas include Mariner's Mile, Corona del Mar, Balboa Village, West Coast Highway, Lido Village, Cannery Village, and McFadden Square. To achieve these, Council policy establishes the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and places a priority on cooperative relationships with the Chambers of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, Building Industry i Association, Business Improvement Districts, other business groups, and individual business and property owners. Actions The economic development implementation actions below summarize the principal components of the Economic Strategic Plan prepared as a companion piece to the General Plan. The reader should refer to that document for more information. ' Imp 34.1 Commercial Revitalization Initial Priority: Enhancement and revitalization of Balboa Village and other Balboa Peninsula commercial districts, as well as the Marine Avenue, Corona del Mar, Mariner's Mile, Old Newport ' Boulevard and West Newport commercial districts. Steps: Commercial revitalization requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and ' economic improvements, as well as providing the organizational capacity to see the process through and to undertake ongoing marketing and promotion activities. Newport Beach has established Four Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) that provide the organizational capacity, along with City staff, ' to promote the commercial areas and to coordinate and help fund physical improvements. These include BIDS for Corona del Mar, Balboa Village, Marine Avenue and a citywide BID for restaurants. 1 Two areas of priority for the City's economic development program relate to the business mix in the commercial areas and the need for parking facilities. Regarding the first item, the General Plan promotes the economic transition to higher performing business uses in the neighborhood commercial districts, but the implementation of these policies will require close coordination among a variety of interested parties in addition to City staff, including propem, owners, businesses tenants, and other business development resource entities. One tool to help in this effort provided by the ' General Plan is a new mixed -use land use designation. Mixed -use development can help enhance shopper traffic by providing for a variety of activities in commercial districts. In terms of improving parking opportunities in the commercial districts, the City will need to look to ' coordinating shared parking opportunities, local assessment funding for new facilities, and possibly changes in parking requirements for certain uses, such as Bed & Breakfast establishments, to encourage new business development. ' Steps to implementing each of these initiatives are outlined below. Imp 34.2 Improving the Business Mix The following are steps to be undertaken by City staff, with the possible assistance of BID members i as appropriate. 1. Interview property owners to ascertain their plans and goals for the commercial properties. 2. Interview business tenants to discuss their customer base and market opportunities. INewport Beach General Plan = Implementation Proqram 3. Provide market data to property owners, existing businesses and prospective business tenants to help focus efforts to better serve market opportunities. Focus on business opportunities in underserved market segments identified in the GP commercial study. 4. Identify any additional public and private investments that could help catalyze the transition of commercial properties and business uses to a more productive level of operation. 5. Develop and implement policies and incentives to support mixed -use development. Imp 34.3 Diverse Business Mix Initial Priority: Implementation of new General Plan policies for West Newport Mesa area. Steps: Work with property owners to develop a master plan for properties that are related to and support Hoag Hospital to establish a cohesive integration of medical, medical- supporting, commercial, residential and industrial uses. In the areas that remain industrial, use implementing ordinances for the master plan to limit the conversion of lower cost industrial properties to higher value uses. Promote business assistance services in this area to enhance the business incubator function of the west Newport Mesa Area. Provide incentives for the relocation of marine -based Newport Beach businesses to properties in this area retained for industrial use. The City does not have a wide range of resources or tools to use in this task; however, a number of the marine - oriented businesses directly serve the consumer market and therefore generate sales taxes. In these cases, the City may wish to consider use of limited sales tax sharing agreements or fee waivers to encourage marine businesses to remain in Newport Beach rather than relocate to other cities. Additional Priorities: Under the overall strategic initiative of diversiRling the business mix, in addition to the focus on the West Newport Mesa area, the City- should implement a broader zoning code reform to increase the definition of non - residential uses. The City currently only has three broad non - residential land use designations, which does not always meet the needs of specific kinds of businesses. The General Plan Update adds new designations to provide multiple types of commercial, office, industrial, marine - related, visitor- serving and mixed -use development. From an economic development standpoint, the City may wish to prioritize its largest development opportunities, such as those in the Airport Area, and secondly, focus on its most versatile designations, such as the new mixed -use codes, to maximize the market- attractiveness of the City's development options in the near future. As an additional consideration in future Zoning Code updates, the City may wish to create flexibility in its zoning code by inserting screening criteria to allow projects representing innovative market or development opportunities to proceed with fewer restrictions. Emerging businesses that provide innovative products or services are often very cost sensitive in their initial development phases, and such flexibility could help create a cost advantage for Newport Beach to support a more diversified business mix. Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program Imp 34.4 Entrepreneurship /Business Retention and Expansion Initial Priority: Establish a business assistance clearinghouse program to help facilitate new business ventures and business expansions in Newport Beach. This may be accomplished either with City staff or through contract with an outside agency. ' Steps: The City shall, with the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce, expand and maintain the directory of business services and resources available to businesses in the City. Such resources should ' include sources of capital and financing, financial management and marketing assistance, business plan services, workforce training agencies, human resource services, websire optimization and other internet services, computer and software services, legal services, among others. City staff shall identify and meet with venture capital firms and other business financing resources in the City and surrounding region to develop a profile of current trends in business development. The City shall devote staff and financial resources to add business and economic information layers to the City's GIS system and establish procedures for sharing information with the business community to assist in tailored market research on local business opportunities. Imp 34.5 Leading Economic Indicators Initial Priority: Establish a set of leading indicators that can be regularly updated and maintained, either by City staff or through contract with an outside agency. Provide regular reports to the City Council and other economic interests in the community. The keg artribure of this program is tracking trends in the data to discern changes in economic conditions, which may affect business closures or expansions as well as City- revenues. ' Steps: Indicators should include: ■ Commercial vacancy rates (as well as lists of vacant properties) by type of space and location (retail, office, industrial, etc.) ■ Retail sales by business type and commercial district ■ Growth in assessed value by component: new development, resales, annual 2% reassessments ' ■ Business establishment and employment trends by business type ■ Average annual wage by industry ' Imp 34.6 Larger -Scale Economic Development Opportunities Initial Priority: As noted above, the General Plan includes significant land use changes in the Airport ' Area, the implementation of which should be a priority due to the high potential for new business development. The Campus Tract in particular is an area that could benefrr from proactive business attraction efforts to create a higher performing business center. Steps: From an economic development standpoint, a key first step is to define the size of development that is appropriate and that the City is willing to support at the available locations in this area. For example, the commercial market study prepared for the General Plan Update identified market support for various "big box" retail uses such as a home center and a general merchandise discount center. Subsequently, these uses have not generally received support as high priorities for City attention in the General Plan process, but if they are to occur anywvhere in the City, the Airport area, and perhaps the Campus Tract, provides the most appropriate locations. However, a significant Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Proaram effort at site assembly would likely be needed to make these kinds of retail establishments possible. Secondly, through the Visioning Process, City residents generally supported the idea of larger scale hotel projects in the Airport Area. This kind of project would have different site requirements and different environmental impact characteristics, such as traffic generation, than would a big box retail center. In addition, the Land Use Element calls for the planning of residential projects in this area, compatible with business park uses and also discusses the need to address auto - related services associated with John Wayne Airport. To be effective given the wide - ranging potential of the Airport Area and the Campus Tract in particular, the City's economic development efforts need to dovetail with land use planning and design efforts to define the scope of the development projects in this area. Imp 34.7 Visitor - serving Business Sector Initial Priority: There is substantial policy support in the General Plan for the continued encouragement and reasonable expansion of the visitor- serving sector in Newport Beach. Given the lack of sites for major developments, the General Plan focuses on encouraging smaller scale lodging developments. In order to implement this strategy, it is recommended that the City create incentives, particularly through the availability of parking, to encourage small -scale lodging and bed and breakfast facilities to locate in the commercial districts on the Balboa Peninsula. This is the area in the City chat would be most conducive to creating the ambiance necessary to make the smaller lodging facilities attractive co visitors. Steps: In order to properly focus the use of development incentives for small -scale lodging facilities, the City needs to begin by commissioning a study of the market feasibility and economics of such projects. Through the General Plan Update process, anecdotal information has been collected about the difficulty of providing parking for Bed & Breakfast projects, and the difficulty of developing other small scale lodging in the face of very high land costs in Newport Beach. In addition, the suggestion has been raised that vacation rentals actually provide a more efficient and feasible model for lodging expansion in the City. A market study can address the economic characteristics of a variety of facility types in the small to mid -size range and provide specific recommendations as to specific actions the City may take to encourage development of these projects. The study should also recommend the most appropriate general locations for such projects. Imp 34.8 Marine Related Initial Priority: The Land Use Element calls for the preservation of Harbor and waterfront uses chat contribute to the charm of the community, particularly in the Balboa Peninsula area, and in the Mariner's Mile area. In the Economic Strategic Plan, action steps were recommended to encourage marine uses that cannot sustain locations at the waterfront to relocate to the industrial portions of the West Newport Mesa area, possibly with the help of sales tax sharing incentives. Steps: The City should establish an inventory of marine industry businesses that may be at risk of losing their locations in Newport Beach. The inventory should distinguish between water- dependent and non -water dependent businesses and indicate current sales tax and property tax revenues generated by these businesses. The City should evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and cost /benefit of alternate incentives that could (1) keep the businesses in their current locations, or (2) allow then to move to alternative locations in Newport Beach, such as the West Newport Mesa Area. Additional Initial Priorities: The Harbor and Bay Element speaks to the diversity of uses associated with the waterfront. This portion of the element contains a number of policies and implementing Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program ' strategies to preserve and further chversify the business mix of marine industry businesses in Newport Beach. The Economic Strategic Plan incorporates these activities by reference. 35. HOUSING PROGRAMS Overview Newport Beach's Planning Department administers a number of policies and programs identified in the Housing Element that promote the preservation, conservation, and improvement of housing within the community; support the development of a variety of housing for all economic segments; support the needs of eligible first -time homebuvers, special needs households and existing homeowners; preserve existing affordable housing; and support equal housing opportunities for all residents. Actions The Housing Element of the General Plan specifies comprehensive programs to provide housing to meet the needs of Newport Beach's population. The following summarizes its principal programs: Imp 35.1 Implement Housing Programs Specifically the City shall implement the following affordable housing programs: a. Enforce the regulations and requirements of the City's Inclusionary Housing Program. b. Provide incentives for the production of affordable housing such as streamlined development review processing, density bonuses, waiver of fees, or other incentives. c. Maintain ongoing contact with owners of existing affordable housing units within the City regarding the continuing affordability of their properties and available funding sources. d. Periodically review the "Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Element to ensure that regulations and standards do not unduly constrain housing production and continue to comply with State Law. e. Maintain ongoing monitoring and implementation of housing programs and production including code enforcement activities. f. Identify vacant and infill areas suitable for new residential development and provide information and assistance to developers and landowners to facilitate construction of affordable housing. g. Enforce Condominium Conversion Regulations h. Provide information to residents, potential developers, and landlords regarding various local and County housing programs and resources such as the Orange County Housing Section 8 program, fair housing programs, and other housing service providers. i. \x'ork with the Orange County Housing Authority and Housing and Community Development Division, other jurisdictions, Joint Powers Authorities, and housing service providers to provide effective implementation and deliver' of housing programs. Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Program Imp 35.2 Administer Community Development Block Grant Program The Newport Beach Planning Department is responsible to obtaining and administering federal formula grant programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds distributed annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Specific application of the funds vary annually, but are targeted to assist low- income people and neighborhoods, eliminating blighted conditions, and addressing urgent needs such as natural disasters. Funds can be used to support a wide variety of programs, including planning activities, housing assistance, public services, infrastructure, economic development, and other community development projects. HUD also requires Newport Beach to complete a Consolidated Plan to receive funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Consolidated Plan identifies each community's priority needs, short- and long -term goals and objectives, and strategies and timetables for achieving its goals. Consolidated Plans are required to be prepared even' five years and include five Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to be produced for each program year. 36. CODE ENFORCEMENT Overview The City of Newport Beach enforces Building and Zoning Ordinances to assure the protection and preservation of public health and safety, residential neighborhood character, and the overall quality of life for Newport Beach's residents. Formal code enforcement actions for requested inspections of private property not open to the general public or visible from adjoining public or private property shall be made only when there is sufficient evidence to support the issuance of an inspection warrant for the property. Inspections of property may also be requested by the owner or inspections conducted by Building Department personnel pursuant to construction being conducted, which is authorized, pursuant to an active permit issued by the Building Department. Actions Imp 36.1 Enforce Codes and Ordinances Enforcement of Newport Beach's codes and ordinances that implement the General Plan will continue for buildings and properties throughout the City. While the majority of enforcement procedures currently occur on a complaint basis, the City should consider pro -active inspection of areas of the City in which there has been a high frequency of prior complaints and issue citations for compliance. Among the purpose for which this may be initiated by the Croy are the removal of illegal signs and control of retail commercial, restaurant, entertainment, and comparable uses that directly abut residential neighborhoods. Newport Beach General Plan IImplementation Program ' 37. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT Overview While code enforcement is the primary tool used by the City to assure compliance of private property owners with Newport Beach's codes and regulations, there are a number of other programs directed at property maintenance and improvement. rActions ' Imp 37.1 Seismic Compliance The City shall support and encourage the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities, ' especially facilities that have been constructed in areas subject to ground rupture, high levels of earth shaking, and tsunami. The retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to minimize damage in the event of a seismic or geologic hazard shall continue to be required. ' Imp 37.2 Building Upgrades ' The City shall encourage owners of non - sprinklered properties to retrofit their buildings to include internal fire sprinklers and monitored fire alarm systems. ' 38. POLICE PROTECTION ' Overview The City of Newport Beach Police Department provides police protection services in the City, while the SOT is served by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. ' Actions ' Imp 38.1 Maintain Hazards Data Base The Police Department shall maintain a data base regarding the type and occurrence of criminal activities in the City, as the basis for the planning of facilities, personnel assignments, and programs. Imp 38.2 Provide Police Protection Services The police and sheriff will continue to provide public safety- services and work with neighborhood associations and business groups to enhance crime awareness and protection. I Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program 39. FIRE PROTECTION Overview The City of Newport Beach Fire Department provides fire protection services in the City, while the SOI will be served by the Orange County Fire Authority. Goals of the Newport Beach Fire Department include identifying and reducing fire and environmental hazards, participating in the community development planning process to improve fire and life safety, plan for response to natural and man -made disasters that affect the community, and educate and train City employees and residents to assist them in maintaining a safe environment. Actions Imp 39.1 Maintain Hazards Data Base The Fire Department shall maintain a data base regarding the type and occurrence of natural hazards (e.g., tsunami inundation, wildfire hazards, flooding, seismic, landslide, subsidence, and other) and man -made hazards (e.g., hazardous materials storage and transfer, deteriorated buildings, and aviation accidents). Imp 39.2 Provide Fire Protection Services The Fire Department shall maintain, and periodically update, and implement its plans for emergency response, and fire protection programs, and maintenance to provide service to the community. This will include, but not be limited to, the following: ■ Maintain programs for the evacuation of residents, businesses, and visitors in the event of an emergency. • Annually update the Emergency Management Plan, including cooperative agreements for mutual aid with adjoining cities and John Wayne Airport. Conduct training sessions using adopted emergency management systems annually and coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to test their effectiveness. • Develop and implement a hazards educational program for residents, visitors and employees. • Regularly review the adequacy of the water storage capacity and distribution network in the event 4a natural disaster. • Require the use of fire- resistive plant species and prohibit invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. • Continue regular inspections of parcels in urban wild land interface areas, and require property owners to bring their property into compliance with fire inspection standards. ®Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram ' 40. PARKS AND RECREATION ' Overview The City's Recreation and Senior Services Department and General Services Department is responsible for providing recreational programs for Newport Beach's residents, including those targeted for adults, children, and seniors. rActions ' programs should be reviewed and scored according to their adequacy and programs desired by residents but not currently or inadequately provided should be identified. This may be accomplished through surveys of park users, homeowner organizations, and other residents, as well as with beach users and visitors for coastal recreation amenities. Results of the survey would be used defining future programs to be provided at local parks and beaches. ' lmp40.2 Maintain Recreation Programs for Newport Beach's Residents Recreational programs will be provided to serve the needs of Newport Beach's residents. Program ' needs shall be annually reviewed and funded in the City's budget. A broad array of active and passive programs in outdoor and indoor facilities may include sports, exercise, social, entertainment, picnicking, nature observation, and similar activities. Harbor and ocean related recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, sailing, and wind surfing will be provided in the Harbor and beaches. Additionally, the City shall consider assuming responsibility for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth ' Center. Partnerships with other public or private organizations will be maintained to expand recreational opportunities for residents. These may include seniors' organizations, sports leagues, and joint use of school district facilities, as well as sponsorship of various organized water recreational uses by private organizations such as the Sea Scout Base, collegiate rowing clubs, and yacht clubs. Periodically the City shall review and update as necessary its fees for recreation programs to assure that they are adequate to cover ongoing costs. This may include a comparative assessment of the fees imposed by other jurisdictions. ' 41. LANDSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Overview The City's General Services Department maintains Newport Beach's parks and landscape areas, storm drains, tide valves, heaches, public facilities, public streets, and sidewalks. Newport Beach General Plan Imp40.1 Assess Recreation Needs Periodically, the City shall evaluate the recreation needs of Newport Beach's residents. Existing ' programs should be reviewed and scored according to their adequacy and programs desired by residents but not currently or inadequately provided should be identified. This may be accomplished through surveys of park users, homeowner organizations, and other residents, as well as with beach users and visitors for coastal recreation amenities. Results of the survey would be used defining future programs to be provided at local parks and beaches. ' lmp40.2 Maintain Recreation Programs for Newport Beach's Residents Recreational programs will be provided to serve the needs of Newport Beach's residents. Program ' needs shall be annually reviewed and funded in the City's budget. A broad array of active and passive programs in outdoor and indoor facilities may include sports, exercise, social, entertainment, picnicking, nature observation, and similar activities. Harbor and ocean related recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, sailing, and wind surfing will be provided in the Harbor and beaches. Additionally, the City shall consider assuming responsibility for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth ' Center. Partnerships with other public or private organizations will be maintained to expand recreational opportunities for residents. These may include seniors' organizations, sports leagues, and joint use of school district facilities, as well as sponsorship of various organized water recreational uses by private organizations such as the Sea Scout Base, collegiate rowing clubs, and yacht clubs. Periodically the City shall review and update as necessary its fees for recreation programs to assure that they are adequate to cover ongoing costs. This may include a comparative assessment of the fees imposed by other jurisdictions. ' 41. LANDSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Overview The City's General Services Department maintains Newport Beach's parks and landscape areas, storm drains, tide valves, heaches, public facilities, public streets, and sidewalks. Newport Beach General Plan mplementation Proqram Actions Imp 41.1 Maintain Landscape and Public Facilities The condition of the City's parks, landscape areas, storm drains, tide valves, beaches, public facilities, public streets, and sidewalks shall be monitored and documented annually. Accelerated deterioration of facilities due to heavy use, such as park turf and basketball court surfaces, shall be identified. Normal maintenance shall be funded annually in the City's budget. Major renovations and upgrades of facilities that may be required periodically shall be identified and funded in the City's CIP. 42. HARBOR AND BAY Overview Newport Beach's Division of Harbor Resources is responsible for the management of services in Newport Harbor, in collaboration with Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Department and Harbor Patrol Division and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Actions Imp 42.1 Events Management and Programs The City shall continue to coordinate Harbor event planning in collaboration with the Harbor Commission and Orange Count' Harbor Patrol. Special operating standards shall be established for the Christmas Boat Parade and other activities that are seasonal, recurring, and unique to the Harbor, but which may require special controls on access, parking, noise, and other factors to minimize impacts on residential and other users. The City shall review the need to require vendors to provide a safety program that educates boaters and property owners on safe boating and berthing practices. The program could be integrated with permit /lease enforcement to protect the public health and safety and the rights of other users and owners /lessees. The City shall continue to work with various community and business associations such as the Balboa Village Merchants and Owners Association, Mariner's Mile Business Owners Association, and the Newport Pier Association as well as the vessel owners/ operators to provide for the parking needs of the patrons of sportfishing boats, passengers and sightseeing vessels, and boat rentals. Imp 42.2 Harbor Operations and Management The City, shall prepare and fund a joint City /Count study by 2009 that will do the following: • Identify the respective services provided by the City and Count' in Newport Harbor • Determine the cost of these services • Identify opportunities for the Cite and County to realign resources to provide services at reduced costs • Idendfv the sources of revenue available to defrav the cost of those services; Newport Beach General Plan I Implementation Program ' ■ Identify potentially feasible methods of providing those services with volunteers rather than ' public agency personnel 43. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Overview Newport Beach provides opportunities for its residents and businesses to be engaged in its culture and life through education about community services, programs, and initiatives and participation in a diversity of community events. Actions Imp 43.1 Educate the Community The City shall continue to make information available to inform residents and businesses within the City regarding its services, programs, and key community issues. Representative of the range of information that may be presented include: land use zoning and development processes; development fees; code compliance; property and building maintenance and improvement techniques; financial assistance and affordable housing programs, public transportation; ride - sharing and other transportation demand management programs; status of infrastructure improvements; energy conservation methods, waste reduction and recycling programs; hazards and emergency /disaster preparedness, evacuation, and response protocols and procedures (fire, tsunami, seismic, and flooding); natural resources and their value; educational and cultural events and venues; parks and recreation, health and safety, and seniors and youth programs; and access to government services and elected officials. This information may be presented in fivers and newsletters that are distributed to households in the City, on the City's Web Page, by cable television broadcasts, in workshops with homeowners associations and business organizations; and general community presentations and workshops. Imp 43.2 Conduct Community Events Annually, the City shall maintain a calendar of community events that shall be managed by the City, in partnership with non - profit or commercial organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, or independently by these organizations. These are intended to provide opportunities for residents to participate together, as well as enhance the quality of life and identity- of the City. Typical events include the: ■ Festival of Arts • Newport to Ensenada Boat Race • International Film Festival ■ Sandcastle Contest • Flight of the Lasers • Clean Harbor Day • Wooden Boat Festival ■ Taste of Newport Newport Beach General Plan mplementation Proaram • Christmas Boat Parade • Corona del Mar 5K Race • Public Fanners Markets • Youth and Adult Sports Events Imp 43.3 Support of the Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources The City shall continue to work with the Arts Commission and local communing groups and organizations to incorporate donated or privately funded arts elements and exhibits in public buildings and facilities such as City Hall and the Central Library. The City shall also work with local groups advocating for the preservation of historic sites and buildings. Procedures for the review of modification and /or demolition of these resources shall be defined. Imp 43.4 Support Community Environmental and Recreation Initiatives The City shall support private groups' efforts to (a) acquire properties and their development for the Orange Coast River Park including the potential acquisition of Newport Beach's westernmost parcel, currently developed as a mobile home park, to be completely or partially re- developed as a staging area for the park; and (b) acquire Banning Ranch as open space and the restoration of its wetlands and habitats. Financing The financing strategy defines the sources and uses of funds for the public improvements and services described in the Public Improvement Plans and Public Services Programs. In addition to those defined herein, any development specific plan will incorporate a detailed financing plan as stipulated by State law. 44. MUNICIPAL BUDGETING Overview The General Fund is the portion of Newport Beach's operating budget that funds the majority of City services. This fund is used to account for fiscal resources which are dedicated to the general government operations of the Cin-. Examples of the services funded by the General Fund include Police, Fire, and Lifeguard Services; Refuse Collection; Public Library; Recreation Programs; much of the City's expenditures on street maintenance; Planning and Building, and L:ngineering services; as well as the general administration of the City. In addition, many Capital Improvements are funded by the General Fund. The General Fund and its activities are primarily supported by property, sales, and transient occupancy taxes. In addition, the other revenue sources supporting General Fund activities include: Licenses, Pees and Permits; Intergovernmental Revenues; Charges for Services; Pines, Forfeitures and Penalties; Revenue from the Use of Monev and Properry; Contributions; and Other Miscellaneous Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Program ' Revenue. By far, the City's largest revenue source is property taxes. The second largest single revenue ' source is Sales Tax, followed by Transient Occupancy Tax. Actions Imp 44.1 Maintain Annual Budgets for City Services and Improvements The City shall annually budget for the provision of services to Newport Beach's residents and businesses. This shall define their costs, sources of revenue, and estimates of revenues to be received including any necessary changes in fees. As part of the budget, the City will adopt a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that provides funds for capital facilities including arterial highways; local streets; storm drains, bay and beach improvements; park and facility improvements; water and wastewater system improvements; and planning programs. ' Imp 44.2 Administer Development Fees The City imposes fees on development projects to provide revenue for required supporting public ' infrastructure and services, and mitigation of transportation, environmental and other impacts in accordance with State nexus legislation. This includes fees imposed for transportation improvements by the Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance. ' During the development review process, the full impacts and costs and applicable fees shall be defined in accordance with state law and nexus legislation. For development projects that contain low and moderate income housing, the planning and park fees may be waived at the discretion of the City Council and Planning Comnussion. Development fees will be evaluated annually- to ensure that new development pays for new infrastructure and that the fiscal balance of the developing land use mix can sustain the City' ability to operate and maintain the existing infrastructure. Imp 4343 Administer Park Dedication and In -Lieu Fees ' The City of Newport Beach requires dedication of land, payment of fees in -lieu thereof, or a combination of both for park or recreational purposes in conjunction with the approval of residential ' projects. In -lie fees are placed in a fund earmarked for the provision or rehabilitation of park and recreation facilities that can serve the subdivision. The City shall continue to require payment of in -lieu fees for new residential development if land is not dedicated in the subdivision for parks and recreation facilities. For high density residential projects located in the Airport area, parks to be developed for a "residential village" will be small, one acre or less, and of an urban character. As such, the in -lieu fees that will be derived to offset the required ' acreage that cannot be provided within the area shall be allocated for the acquisition and improvement of parklands in the near vicinity. The City's park fees shall be reviewed periodically for their adequacy and updated as necessary. ' Imp 44.4 Administer Tideland Revenue Fees The City derives revenue from a diversity of activities conducted in the tidelands including moorings, public marinas, piers, entertainment boat permits, property leaseholds, and other uses. The feasibility of implementing longer term tideland leases with rental rates that reflect the nature and intensity of ' Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Prociram the permitted uses and activities and security for funding enhanced or expanded facilities should be studied. Tideland revenues shall be restricted for expenditures within the designated tidelands. Imp 44.5 Issue Municipal Bonds As needed, the City may issue municipal bonds for the funding of capital improvements such as highways, infrastructure (water distrihution, sewage treatment, and so on), civic buildings, lihraries, and other purposes. Prior to their issuance, the public shall be provided the opportunity to comment on these in accordance with state legislative requirements. Imp 44.6 Administer Special Taxes /Special Revenue Funds In addition to the City's General Fund, there are numerous other funds that help finance City expenditures, particularly capital improvements. The City's Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of special revenue sources, which are legally restricted to expenditures for specific purposes. One of the City's special revenue funds is fund is the City's Gas Tax Fund, which is funded by the State Gasoline Tax, and which can only he expended for street repair, construction, and maintenance. Imp 44.7 Secure County and Regional Transportation Funds County, and Regional Transportation funds include Measure M funding. In 1990, Orange County voters approved Measure M, a 20 -year program for transportation improvements funded by a half - cent sales tax. Measure NI allocates all sales tax revenues to specific Orange County transportation improvement projects in three major areas — freeways, streets, roads and transit. Measure M sales tax revenues shall not he used to replace private developer funding that has been committed for any project or normal suhdivision. Imp 44.8 Secure State and Federal Funding A variety of funding programs are available from the state and federal government. These include special purpose State allocations such as transportation improvements or programs that support the production and preservation of affordable housing such as the Low - Income Housing Tax Credit Program, California Finance Agency (CaIHFA) and the Multi - Family Housing Program. The City will continue to pursue these funds as feasible, to support preservation and development of affordable housing and other services. Federal funding programs focus on such actions as transportation and infrastructure improvements and habitat conservation. Additionally the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates annual Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that are used for a variety of community purposed such as affordable housing, community services such as homeless, senior and fair housing services, and facility and infrastructure improvements. Other federal funding programs that Newport is eligible for include the Section 108 Loan program that provides loan guarantees for the pursuit for large capital improvements or other projects. Recipient jurisdictions must pledge to future CDBG allocations for repayment of the loan. On an ongoing basis, the City will continue to pursue federal and state funds to assist the City in funding needed Harbor maintenance activities, capital improvements and educational programs such Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proaram as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAH) grants and Whale Tail Grants Program. The City should secure funding for the Upper Newport Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project and long- term funding for successor dredging projects for Upper and Lower Newport Bay. Imp 44.9 Enterprise Funds Enterprise Funds, which are used to account for City operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises. The objective of segregating activities of this type is to identify the costs of providing the services, and to finance them through user charges. The two main City enterprise funds are the Water Fund and the Wastewater Fund. Both of these funds are financed by user charges to the customers (residents and businesses of Newport Beach). ' Imp 44.10 Other Funds a. Oil Spill Remediadon Oil Spill Remediation funds are the product of settlement proceeds from the American Trader Company. In February 1990, a tanker spilled more than 400,000 gallons of oil off the coast of Huntington Beach, which impacted Newport's beaches. As a condition of the settlement, Newport Beach is required to spend the funds on projects affecting the areas damaged by the spill. b. Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement Construction Fund ' The Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement (CIOSA) is a development agreement between the City and The Irvine Company to finance expenditures relating to the construction and acquisition of certain public capital improvements. The CIOSA Construction Fund has been established to account for the construction proceeds and expenditures related to Special Assessment District No. 95 -1. c. Ackerman Donation Fund The City is the beneficiary of lease proceeds of certain commercial property donated by the Carl Ackerman Family Trust. The property was given to the City subject to a December 18, 1992, 15- year lease. The lease gave the lessee an option to purchase the property 'and sets out in detail the method to exercise the option, the option price, and conditions of the purchase. On August 8, 2003, the lessee exercised the option to purchase in the amount of $1,940,000. As a condition of the lease, these funds are split between the City and the University of California, Irvine. The City's portion must be used for library and scholarship purposes. 45. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Overview The State of California recognized in 1989 that older existing business districts within the state's communities were at an economic disadvantage to newer malls and "super store" shopping centers. As a result, the State passed Section 36500 of the California Street and Highways Code in order to prevent economic erosion, stop loss of jobs, and attract new businesses. This code provided authorization for local governments to levy assessments in order to fund particular improvements and Newport Beach General Plan M Implementation Proqram activities that would revitalize these business districts. Currently four business improvement districts (BID) are located within Newport: ■ Balboa Village BID ■ Corona del Mar BID ■ Marine Avenue BID ■ Restaurant Improvement District Each business improvement district elects its own Board of Directors, annually levies assessments against those businesses within the benefit area, and allocates funds for projects and improvements which will benefit all the merchants, offices, and services within the business district. Each business improvement districts receives matching annual funds from the City of Newport Beach in an equal amount to the revenue generated by the business improvement district. The City will continue to work with emsting Business Improvement Districts (BID) and create new BID in commercial areas where necessary. Actions Imp 45.1 Facilitate Business Improvement Districts The BIDs serve as a mechanism to implement the policies of the General Plan by contributing to the enhancement of declining business areas, such as Balboa Village, and maintenance of active areas, such as Corona del Mar. They can assist through the planning and funding support of streetscape and other public improvement projects, marketing and branding campaigns, scheduling of events to attract customers, pro - active recruitment of new, businesses, and resolution of local problems such as business nuisances and trash littering. As the General Plan provides for the enhancement of other areas of the City as activated and pedestrian - oriented villages, the establishment of BIDs for these may be appropriate with the City working with local businesses and property, owners. This may include the retail village proposed inland of Coast Highwav in -Mariner's Mile, the Balboa Peninsula North Villages (Lido, Cannery, and McFadden Square), and Old Newport Boulevard. 46. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS Overview Assessment districts are established for the funding of streets, water, sewerage, storm drainage, schools, parks, and other infrastructure and services required to support development. Costs are distributed and fees assessed on all development in the district. \X, hen applied to developed properties, a vote of the property owners is required for implementation. =Newport Beach General Plan Implementation Proqram Actions Imp 46.1 Consider the Establishment of Community Facilities and Special Assessment Districts The establishment of new Community Facilities and Special Assessment Districts shall he considered as necessary to support new development in the City. This would most likely he limited to areas in which extensive redevelopment is projected and for large vacant parcels that may he developed. Respectively, these may include development of residential villages in the Airport Area and West Newport Mesa and a mixed -use community in Banning Ranch should it not he acquired as open space. Newport Beach General Plan M Yin - .giwqp�' * - -, I Appendix A Statistical Area Land Use Tables tI STATISTICAL AREA � LAND USE TABLES ' Table .. Public/ Open Non - Private Space /Parks Residential Residential Mixed -Use Use Recreation Commercial/ Non- Square StatisticalArea Acres Units Office Residential Residential Feet Acres Newport Terrace/ A1' Unincorporated 447.0 281 7.3 Area A2' Northwest 927 2,176 926.148 205,303 0.0 Newport A3 Hoag Hospital 37.0 1,010 1,598,958 1,602,924 3.3 Bl Newport Shores 32.2 688 103,716 - 1.3 B2 Seashore Colony 31.6 612 52.2 B3 River Tract 36.6 1161 27.0 134 Newport Island 50.4 1165 44,898 41,380 33 - 2.7 B5 Central Newport 1 22.3 618 543,445 821,051 925 219,731 10.4 C1 Lido Isle 77.5 1017 5,715 2.5 (C2) D1 West Bay Area 24.9 604 5,624 22,459 18 144,097 46.4 Newport Beach General Plan I I 1 1 I I r- I Appendix A Statistical Area Land Use Tables Table Al Statistical Area Table Public/ Open Non - Private Space /Parks Residential Residential Mixed -Use Use Recreation Commerciall Non - Square Statistical Area Acres Units Office Residential Residential Feet Acres D2 Central Balboa 228 484 12,614 10 30,366 53.3 Area D3 Central Balboa 37.5 907 57,776 112,023 137 24,703 Area D4 Central Balboa 53.8 697 Area E1 Balboa Island Area 81.0 2,612 149,495 122 4,500 0.7 F1 Irvine Terrace 104.0 511 54,719 92,140 20.4 Old Corona del F2 Mar West 51.7 1,034 2.4 F3 Corona Del Mar 86.9 1,113 14,386 24.7 South Corona Del Mar F4 67.4 1,435 23,894 0.0 North F5 Corona Highlands 41.5 344 0 0.0 F6 Cameo Highlands 33.2 142 0.3 F7 Shore Cliffs 42.3 143 0 0.0 F8 Cameo Shores 57.1 177 1.6 F9 Corona Del Mar 2.5 45 896,947 6,623 0.0 Comm. Cl Promontory Bay 85.8 1,024 220,924 38,461 3.9 Area H1 Old Newport 40.8 412 302,318 133,646 160 0 0.0 Boulevard Area H2 Newport Heights 114.0 782 45,683 6.0 Area H3 Cliff Haven Area 77,47 540 133,023 1,422,058 0.4 H4 Mariner's Mile 36.2 291 574,329 1,185,745 790 134,264 2.4 Area Dover Shores J1 Area 122.0 529 2,000 60,228 73.7 J2 Westcliff Plaza 68.6 1,974 699,720 58,186 6.3 Area J3 Westcliff Area 100.7 461 0 265.6 J4 Harbor Highlands 125.3 632 0 15.0 Area Js Westbay Area 149.0 614 71,359 99,051 265.6 J6 Santa Ana Heights 119.0 551 2,583,034 0 15.0 Area 1 Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix A Statistical Area Land Use Tables Table Pudic/ Open Non - Private Space /Parks Residential Residential Mixed -Use Use Recreation Commerciall Non- Square Statistical Area Acres Units O>Tce Residential Residential Feet Acres Newport Dunes K1 107.4 1,852 536,056 587,508 197.2 Area K2 The Bluffs Area 207.4 1,528 90,594 456,848 191,9 K3 Eastbluff Area 109.1 460 0 2.0 L1 Newport Center 53.7 312 3,254,918 3,438,806 600 61,481 159.0 1-2 Big Canyon 173.4 787 2,300 99,000 194.7 1-3 North Ford Area 246.3 1,950 748,694 185,767 38.9 1-4 Airport Area 296.0 1,243,749 7,136,829 3,300 90,000 0.0 Harbor View Hills M1 170.5 791 84,523 56,000 41.4 Area M2 Buck Gully Area 136.8 590 30,000 74.6 M3 Pacific View Area 49.0 749 79,763 554,280 31.4 Harbor View M4 188.7 1,055 51,400 31.4 Homes Area M5 Harbor Ridge Area 304.3 1,067 100,209 48.1 Bonita Canyon M6 135.7 1,339 55,000 316,931 110.1 Area N Newport 1495.0 4,775 2,940,000 393,945 3089.6 Coast/Ridge Area ' Should Banning Ranch not be acquired for Open Space, refer to the Land Use element test for development capacity. Newport Beach General Plan 1J I `J I-] LJ 1 I 1 I 1 1 I 1 I I Appendix A Statistical Area Land Use Tables Table Map No. star. Area Designation FAR Gross Floor Area Additional Entidements 1 L4 MU -132 0.66 889,346 471 Rooms, Included 2 L4 MU -132 0.55 1,060,898 3 L4 CG -D 0.90 734,641 4 L4 MU -132 0.30 250,149 5 L4 MU -132 0.30 32,500 6 L4 MU -132 0.44 34,500 7 L4 MU -132 0.35 81,372 8 L4 MU -132 0.40 442,775 9 L4 CG -D 0.54 120,000 164 Rooms, Included 10 L4 MU -132 1.00 380,362 349 Rooms, Included 11 L4 MU -132 0.10 11,950 12 L4 MU -132 0.51 457,880 13 L4 MU -132 0.39 288,264 14 L4 MU -132 0.51 860,884 15 L4 MU -132 0.58 228,214 16 L4 MU -132 0.37 344,231 17 L4 CG -D 0.55 378,713 304 Rooms, Included 18 L4 CG -D 0.41 228,530 19 L3 CO -Gl 0.25 65,487 20 J6 CO -G3 1.28 687,000 21 J6 CV-13 1.35 308,000 300 Rooms, Included 22 J6 CO -Gl 0.12 8,000 23 K2 PR 0.04 15,000 24 L3 IG 0.28 89,624 25 L3 PI -A 0.15 58,417 26 L3 IG 0.17 33,940 27 L3 IG 1.00 86,000 28 L3 IG 0.91 110,600 29 L3 CG -A 0.24 50,000 30 M6 CG -A 0.14 55,000 31 J5 CO -Gl 0.4 71,359 32 J5 PI -A 0.1 8,718 33 K2 PI -A 0.17 59,232 34 K2 PI -A 0.17 32,368 35 L2 PR 0.01 65,000 36 L2 PI -A 0.11 34,000 37 M3 PI -A 0.1 213,680 38 L1 CO -R 0.3 484,348 Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix A Statistical Area Land Use Tables Table Map No. Stat. Area Designation FAR Gross Floor Area Additional Entitlements 39 Ll CO -R 0.35 199,095 40 Ll CO -R 0.47 227,797 41 L1 CO -R 0.35 161,201 2050 Theater Seats, Included 42 Ll CO -M 0.63 443,627 43 Ll MU -133 0.5 408,084 44 L1 MU -133 1.33 1,426,634 425 Rooms, Included 45 Ll MU -133 0.75 327,671 46 Ll MU -133 0.6 286,166 47 Ll MU -133 0.95 625,630 48 L1 CR 0.50 1,633,850 1,700 Theater Seats, Included + Additional 425,000 sf 49 Ll MU -133 0.21 115,000 50 L1 MU -133 24 Tennis Courts 51 Ll CG-13 0.24 105,000 52 Ll MU -133 0.35 337,261 53 Ll MU -133 0.25 31,208 54 Ll MU -133 0.3 27,360 55 Kl PR 0.1 20,008 56 Kl CV-13 0.45 479,000 57 K1 PR 567,500 See Settlement Agreement 58 F1 CM -B 0.5 38,845 59 11 CM -A 0.01 2,000 60 H3 CO-G1 0.25 17,816 61 H3 PI-13 0.7 119,440 62 A3 PI-13 1 765,349 63 A3 PI-13 0.65 577,889 64 J5 PR 0.01 20,000 65 H4 MU -Cl 0.88 487,402 157 Rooms, 144 Units, Included 66 F3 PI-13 0.8 14,387 67 N CV -A 0.47 2,660,000 2,150 Rooms, Included 68 N CV -A 0.13 125,000 Newport Beach General Plan .,apt ���k� t:_ Appendix B Glossar APPENDIX B Access —A way of approaching or entering a property, including ingress (the right to enter) and egress (the right to leave). Accrete —To add new material gradually to pre - existing material; opposite of erode. Accretion — Enlargement of a beach area caused by either natural or artificial means. Natural accretion on a beach is the build -up or deposition of sand or sediments by water or wind. Artificial accretion is a similar build -up due to human activity, such as the accretion due to the construction of a groin or breakwater, or beach fill deposited by mechanical means. Acres, Net —The portion of a site that can actually be built upon. The following generally are not included in the net acreage of a site: public or private road right -of -way, public open space, and floodways. ADT —See Average Daffy Traffic Air Basin —One of 14 self - contained regions in California minimally influenced by air quality in contiguous regions. Air Pollutant Emissions— Discharges into the atmosphere, usually specified in terms of weight per unit of time for a given pollutant from a given source. Air Pollution —The presence of contaminants in the air in concentrations that exceed naturally occurring quantities and are undesirable or harmful. Airport- related Business —A use that supports airport operations including, but not limited to, aircraft repair and maintenance, flight instruction, and aircraft chartering. MNewport Beach General Plan L L I I I I J LJ Appendix B Glossar Air Quality Standards —The prescribed level of pollutants in the outside air that cannot be exceeded legally during a specified time in a specified geographical area. Alley —A narrow service way, either public or private, that provides a permanently reserved but secondary means of public access not intended for general traffic circulation. Alleys typically are located along rear property lines. Alluvial —Soils deposited by stream action. Alquist -Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act — California state law that mitigates the hazard of surface faulting to structures for human occupancy. Ambient— Surrounding on all sides; used to describe measurements of existing conditions with respect to traffic, noise, air and other environments. GLOSSARY Ambient Noise Level— The combination of noise from all sources near and far. In this context, the ambient noise level constitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location. Anaerobic Soil —Soil that is devoid of interstitial oxygen. In wetlands this condition most normally occurs because of the sustained presence of water, which limits contact with the atmosphere. Anchorage Area —A water area outside of navigation channels designated for the temporary anchorage of vessels, using their own anchoring tackle. Annexation —The incorporation of a land area into an existing city with a resulting change in the boundaries of that city. Apartment —('1) One or more rooms of a building used as a place to live, in a building containing at least one other unit used for the same purpose. (2) A separate suite, not owner occupied, that includes kitchen facilities and is designed for and rented as the home, residence, or sleeping place of one or more persons living as a single housekeeping unit. Appealable Area —That portion of the coastal zone within an appealable area houndary adopted pursuant to Section 30603 of the Coastal Act and approved by the Coastal Commission and depicted on the Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map. Approach Zone —The air space at each end of a landing strip that defines the glide path or approach path of an aircraft and which should be free from obstruction. Aquifer —An underground bed or layer of earth, gravel, or porous stone that contains water. Area; Area Median Income —As used in Scare of California housing law with respect to income eligibility limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ' Newport Beach General Plan M ADDendix B Glossar "area" means metropolitan area or nonmetropolitan county. In non - metropolitan areas, the "area median income" is the higher of the county median family income. Armor —To fortify a topographical feature to protect it from erosion (e.g., constructing a wall to armor the base of a sea cliff). Arterial —A major street carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing direct access to nonresidential properties. Artificial Hard Structure— Docks, floats, boat bottoms, bulkheads, seawalls, and other hard surfaces that provide attachment surfaces for marine organisms. ASBS —Area of Special Biological Significance designation by the California Water Resources Control Board for a coastal habitat that is susceptible to the effects of waste discharge. Assisted Housing — Generally multi- family rental housing, but sometimes single - family ownership units, whose construction, financing, sales prices, or rents have been subsidized by federal, state, or local housing programs, including, but not limited to, Federal Section 8 (new construction, substantial rehabilitation, and loan management set - asides), Federal Sections 213, 236, and 202, Federal Section 221(d)(3) (below- market interest rate program), Federal Section 101 (rent supplement assistance), CDBG, FmHA Section 515, multi- family mortgage revenue bond programs, local redevelopment and in lieu fee programs, and units developed pursuant to local inclusionary housing and density bonus programs. Average Daily Traffic (ADT)— Number of vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) on a road over a 24 -hour period (measured in vehicles per day). A- Weighted Decibel or dB(A) —A numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness. The A- weighted scale reduces the effects of low- and high frequencies in order to simulate human hearing. Backbeach (Dry Beach) —The sand area inundated only by storm tides or extreme high tides. These areas supply sands to the dune system. Base Flood Elevation —The highest elevation, expressed in feet above sea level, of the level of flood waters expected to occur during a 100 -Year flood (i.e., a flood that has one percent likelihood of occurring in any given Year). Beach Nourishment Program —Plan for conducting a series of beach nourishment projects at a specific location, typically over a period of 50 years. The program would be based on establishing the technical and financial feasibility of beach nourishment for the site and would include plans for obtaining funding and sources of sand for its duration. Beach Nourishment Project — Placement of sand on a beach to form a designed structure in which an appropriate level of protection from storms is provided and an additional amount of sand (advanced fill) is installed to provide for erosion of the shore prior to the anticipated initiation of a subsequent project. The project may include dunes and /or hard structures as part of the design. Beach —The expanse of sand, gravel, cobble or other loose material that extends landward from the low water line to the place where there is distinguishable change in physiographic form, or to the line of permanent vegetation. The seaward limit of a beach (unless specified otherwise) is the mean low water line. MNewport Beach General Plan ' Appendix B Glossary ' Bed and Breakfast— Usually a dwelling unit, but sometimes a small hotel, that provides lodging and breakfast for temporary overnight occupants, for compensation. Bedrock —Solid rock underlying soil and younger rock layers; generally the oldest exposed geological unit. Berm —A nearly horizontal portion of the beach or backshore formed by the deposit of material by wave action. Some beaches have no berms and others may have one or several. t Berth —A generic term defining any location, such as a floating dock, slip, mooring and the related water area (berthing area) adjacent to or around it, intended for the storage of a vessel in water. ' Best Management Practices (BMPs)— Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, operation and maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the conveyance of pollution in stormwater and urban runoff, as well as, treatment requirements and structural treatment devices designed to do the same. Bicycle Lane (Class II facility) —A corridor expressly reserved for bicycles, existing on a street or roadway in addition to any lanes for use by motorized vehicles. Bicycle Path (Class I facility) —A paved route not on a street or roadway and expressly reserved for bicycles traversing an otherwise unpaved area. Bicycle paths may parallel roads but typically are ' separated from them by landscaping. Bicycle Route (Class III facility) —A facility shared with motorists and identified only by signs, a bicycle route has no pavement markings or lane stripes. Bikeways —A term that encompasses bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, and bicycle routes. Biodiversity —A term used to quantitatively or qualitatively describe the species richness and abundance of plants and animals within an ecosystem. ' Biological Community —A naturally occurring group of different plant and animals species that live in a particular environment. Bluff Edge —The upper termination of a bluff, cliff, or seacliff. In cases where the top edge of the bluff is rounded away from the face of the bluff as a result of erosional processes related to the presence of the steep bluff face, the bluff line or edge shall be defined as that point nearest the bluff beyond which the downward gradient of the surface increases more or less continuously until it reaches the general gradient of the bluff In a case where there is a steplike feature at the top of the bluff face, the landward edge of the topmost riser shall be taken to be the bluff edge. Bluff edges typically retreat landward due to coastal erosion, landslides, development of gullies, or by grading (cut). In areas where the bluff top or bluff face has been cut or notched by grading, the bluff edge shall be the landward most position of either the current of historic bluff edge. In areas where fill has been placed near or over the historic bluff edge, the original natural bluff edge, even if buried beneath Fill, shall be taken to be the bluff edge. Bluff Face —The portion of a bluff between the bluff edge and the toe of the bluff. ' Bluff Top Retreat (or cliff top retreat) —The landward migration of the bluff or cliff edge, caused by marine erosion of the bluff or cliff toe and subaerial erosion of the bluff or cliff face. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Bluff, Coastal A bluff overlooking a beach or shoreline or that is subject to marine erosion. Manx coastal bluffs consist of a gently sloping upper bluff and a steeper lower bluff or sea cliff. The term "coastal bluff" refers to the entire slope between a marine terrace or upland area and the sea. The term "sea cliff' refers to the lower, near vertical portion of a coastal bluff. for purposes of establishing jurisdictional and permit boundaries coastal bluffs include, (1) those bluffs, the toe of which is now or was historically (generally within the last 200 years) subject to marine erosion; and (2) those bluffs, the toe of which is not now or was not historically subject to marine erosion, but the toe of which lies within an area otherwise identified as an Appealable Area. Bluff —A high bank or bold headland with a broad, precipitous, sometimes rounded cliff face overlooking a plain or body- of water. A bluff may consist of a steep cliff face below and a more sloping upper bluff above. Breach —A breakthrough of part, or all, of a protective wall, beach sand barrier, beach berm, or the like by ocean waves, river or stream flow, mechanical equipment, or a combination of these forces. Breaching is sometimes purposefully done to protect a region from river overflow. Breakwater —A structure or barrier protecting a shore area, harbor, anchorage, or basin from waves, usually constructed as a concrete or riprap (rock wall) structure. Buffer A strip of land designated to protect one type of land use from another incompatible use. \Where a commercial district abuts a residential district, for example, additional use, yard, or height restrictions may be imposed to protect residential properties. The term may also be used to describe any zone that separates two unlike zones, such as a multi- family housing zone between single- family housing and commercial uses. Building —Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature. Building Height —The vertical distance from the average contact ground level of a building to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the mean height level between eaves and ridge for a gable, hip, or gambrel roof. The exact definition varies by community. For example, in some communities building height is measured to the highest point of the roof, not including elevator and cooling towers. Buildout; Build- out — Development of land to its full potential or theoretical capacity as permitted under current or proposed planning or zoning designations. (see "Carrying Capacity (3). ") Bulkhead Line— Harbor land /water perimeter lines established in Newport Harbor by the federal government, which define the permitted limit of filling or solid structures that may be constructed in the Harbor. Bulkhead — Vertical walls built into and along the Harbor shoreline preventing the erosion of land into the water and to protect the land from wave, tide and current action by the water, similar to a "retaining wall' on land. Bulkheads may be directly bordered by water, or may have sloped stones (riprap) or sand beach between the bulkhead and the water and land areas. Busway —A vehicular right -of -way or portion thereof --often an exclusive lane — reserved exclusively for buses. MNewport Beach General Plan ' Appendix B Glossary ' California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) —A State law (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) requiring State and local agencies to regulate activities with consideration for ' environmental protection. If a proposed activity has the potential for a significant adverse environmental impact, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared and certified as to its adequacy before taking action on the proposed project. General Plans usually require the ' preparation of a "Program EIR." California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) —A State agency, established by the Housing and ' Home Finance Act of 1975, authorized to sell revenue bonds and generate funds for the development, rehahilitation, and conservation of low- and moderate - income housing. California Least Tern —An endangered bird species that nests on beaches and in salt marshes along California; smallest of the terns. Caltrans— California Department of Transportation. ' Canyon Edge —The upper termination of a canyon: In cases where the top edge of the canyon is rounded away from the face of the canyon as a result of erosional processes related to the presence of the canyon face, the canyon edge shall be defined as that point nearest the canyon beyond which the downward gradient of the surface increases more or less continuously until it reaches the general gradient of the canyon. In a case where there is a steplike feature at the top of the canyon face, the landward edge of the topmost riser shall be taken to be the canyon edge. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) —A proposed timetable or schedule of all future capital improvements (government acquisition of real property, major construction project, or acquisition of long lasting, expensive equipment) to be carried out during a specific period and listed in order of priority, together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project. Capital ' improvement programs are usually projected five or six years in advance and should be updated annually. Carbon Dioxide —A colorless, odorless, non - poisonous gas that is a normal part of the atmosphere. Carbon Monoxide —A colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas produced by automobiles and other machines with internal combustion engines that imperfectly burn fossil fuels such as oil and gas. ' Caulerpa Algae —An invasive Mediterranean seaweed introduced to southern California in 2000 that has a potential to cause severe ecological damage to coastal and nearshore waters. CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game (also known as DFG). Census —The official decennial enumeration of the population conducted by the federal government. Channel —A water area in Newport Harbor designated for vessel navigation, with necessary width and depth requirements, and which may be marked or otherwise designated on federal navigation charts, as well as in other sources. Charter Vessel —A vessel used principally for charter purposes, a "charter" being a rental agreement, generally for a period of one day or more. City — City, with a capital "C," generally refers to the government or administration of a city. City, with a lower case "c" may mean any city. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar City Council—The governing board of the City. The five- member elected council is responsible to the electorate for keeping pace with changing community needs, for establishing the quality of municipal services through the open conduct of public affairs, and for encouraging constructive citizen participation. Clast —An individual constituent, grain, or fragment of a sediment or rock, produced by the mechanical weathering (disintegration) of a larger rock mass. Cliff —A high, very steep to perpendicular or overhanging face of rock. Cluster Development — Development in which a number of dwelling units are placed in closer proximity than usual, or are attached, with the purpose of retaining an open space area. CNDDB — California Natural Diversity Database, Coastal Access —The ability of the public to reach, use or view the shoreline of coastal waters or inland coastal recreation areas and trails. Coastal Commission —The California Coastal Commission, the state agency established by state law responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Coastal Act and for review of coastal permits on appeal from local agencies. Coastal Development Permit (CDP) —A permit for any development within the coastal zone that is required pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30600. Coastal Plan —The California Coastal Zone Conservation Plan prepared and adopted by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on December 1, 1975, pursuant to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 27000). Coastal Zone —That land and water area of the State of California from the Oregon border to the border of the Republic of Mexico, specified on the maps identified and set forth in Section 17 of that chapter of the Statutes of the 1975 -76 Regular Session enacting this division, extending seaward to the state's outer limit of jurisdiction, including all offshore islands, and extending inland generally 1,000 yards from the mean high tide line of the sea. In significant coastal estuarine, habitat, and recreational areas it extends inland to the first major ridgeline paralleling the sea or five miles from the mean high tide line of the sea, whichever is less, and in developed urban areas the zone generally extends inland less than 1,000 yards. The coastal zone does not include the area of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code, nor any area contiguous thereto, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control or drainage channel flowing into such area. Coastal- dependent Development or Use Any development or use which requires a site on, or adjacent to, the sea to be able to function at all. Coastal - related Development —Any use that is dependent on a coastal- dependent development or use. Collector —A street for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing direct access to properties. Newport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossary ' Collector Roadway A collector roadway is a rwo -to- four -lane, unrestricted access roadway with capacity ranging from 7,000 VPD to 20,000 VPD, It differs from a local street in its ability to handle through traffic movements between arterials. Community Care Facility —Any facility, place, or building which is maintained and operated to provide non - medical residential care, day treatment, adult day care, or foster family agency services for children, adults, or children and adults, including, but not limited to, the physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or neglected children, and includes residential facilities, adult day care facilities, day treatment facilities, foster family homes, small family homes, social rehabilitation facilities, community treatment facilities, and social day care facilities. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) —A grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on a formula basis for entitlement communities, and by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for non - entitled jurisdictions, This grant allots money to cities and counties for housing rehabilitation and community development, including public facilities and economic development. Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) —The average equivalent sound level during a 24- hour dav, obtained after addition of five decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7 p,m, to 10 p.m. and after addition of 10 decibels to sound levels in the night after 10 p.m. and before 7 a.m. See also "A- Weighted Decibel." Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) —A local agency created under California Redevelopment Law, or a local legislative body that has elected to exercise the powers granted to such ' an agency, for the purpose of planning, developing, re- planning, redesigning, clearing, reconstructing, and /or rehabilitating all or part of a specified area with residential, commercial, industrial, and /or public (including recreational) structures and facilities. The redevelopment agency's plans must be tcompatible with adopted community general plans. Compatibility —The characteristics of different uses or activities that permit them to be located near each other in harmony and without conflict. The designation of permitted and conditionally permitted uses in zoning districts are intended to achieve compatibility within the district. Some elements affecting compatibility include: intensity ° of occupancy as measured by dwelling units per acre; ' pedestrian or vehicular traffic generated; volume of goods handled; and such environmental effects as noise, vibration, glare, air pollution, or the presence of hazardous materials. On the other hand, many aspects of compatibility are based on personal preference and are much harder to measure quantitatively, at least for regulatory purposes. Condominium —A building, or group of buildings, in which units are owned individuallv, and the structure, common areas and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undivided basis. rCongestion Management Plan (CMP) A mechanism employing growth management techniques, including traffic level of service requirements, development mitigation programs, transportation ' systems management, and capital improvement programming, for the purpose of controlling and /or reducing the cumulative regional traffic impacts of development. AB 1791, effective August 1, 1990, requires all cities, and counties that include urbanized area, to adopt and annually update a Congestion 1 Management Plan. Congregate Care Housing Generally defined as age - segregated housing built specifically for the elderly that provides services to its residents, the minimum of which is usually an on -site meal INewport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar program, but which may also include housekeeping, social activities, counseling, and transportation. There is generally a minimum health requirement for acceptance into a congregate facility as most do not offer supportive health care services, thus differing from a nursing home. Residents usually have their own bedrooms and share common areas such as living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens; bathrooms may or may not be shared. Conservation —The management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction, or neglect. Contour —A line on a topographic map or bathymetric (depth) chart representing points of equal elevation with relation to a datum (point or set of points). Contour lines are usually spaced into intervals for easier comprehension and utilization. Council of Governments (COG) —A regional planning and review authority whose membership includes representation from all communities in the designated region. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is an example of a COG in Southern California. Coverage —The proportion of the area of the footprint of a building to the area of the lot on which its stands. Cretaceous —A period of geologic time spanning 136 -64 million Years ago. Critical Facility — Facilities housing or serving many people which are necessary in the event of an earthquake or flood, such as hospitals, fire, police, and emergence service facilities, utility 'lifeline" facilities, such as water, electricity, and gas supply, sewage disposal, and communications and transportation facilities. Cul -de -sac —A short street or alley with only a single means of ingress and egress at one end and with a turnaround at its other end. Cumulative Effect (Cumulative Impacts) —The incremental effects of an individual project shall be reviewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. Current —A flow of water in a particular direction. Such flows can be driven by wind, temperature or density differences, tidal forces, and wave energy. Currents are often classified by location, such as longshore current, surface current, or deep ocean currents. Different currents can occur in the same general area, resulting in different water flows, for example, a rip current can flow perpendicular to the shore through the surf zone, a long shore current may flow southerly, parallel to the coast and a seasonal deep water current may flow to the north. Day -Night Average Level (Ldn) —The average equivalent sound level during a 24 -hour day, obtained after addition of 10 decibels to sound levels in the night after 10 p.m. and before 7 a.m. See also "Community Noise Equivalent Level." Decibel (dB) —A unit for describing the amplitude of sound, as it is heard by the human ear. See also "A -Weighted Decibel," "Community Noise Hquivalent Level," and "Day -Night Average Level." Dedication —The turning over by an owner or developer of private land for public use, and the acceptance of land for such use by the governmental agency having jurisdiction over the public function for which it will be used. Dedications for roads, parks, school sites, or other public uses often are made conditions for approval of a development by a city. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Dedication, In lieu of —Cash payments that may he required of an owner or developer as a substitute for a dedication of land, usually calculated in dollars per lot, and referred to as in lieu fees of in lieu contributions. Demolition —The deliberate removal or destruction of the frame or foundation of any portion of a building or structure for the purpose of preparing the site for new construction or other use. Density —The number of families, individuals, dwelling units or housing structures per unit of land; usually density is expressed "per acre." Thus, the density of a development of 100 units occupying 20 acres is 5 units per acre. Density Bonus —The allocation of development rights that allow a parcel to accommodate additional square footage or additional residential units beyond the maximum for which the parcel is zoned, usually in exchange for the provision or preservation of an amenity at the same site or at another location. Density Transfer —A way of retaining open space by concentrating densities, usually in compact areas adjacent to existing urbanization and utilities, while leaving unchanged h storic, environmentally sensitive, or hazardous areas. Developable Acres, Net —The portion of a site that can be used for density- calculations. Some ' communities calculate density based on gross acreage. Public or private road rights -of -way are not included in the net developable acreage of a site. Developable Land —Land that is suitable as a location for structures and that can be developed free ' of hazards to, and without disruption of, or significant impact on, natural resource areas. Developer —An individual who or business which prepares raw land for the construction of ' buildings or causes to be built physical building space for use primarily by others, and in which the preparation of the land or the creation of the building space is in itself a business and is not incidental to another business or activity. ' Development —The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any structure; any ' mining, excavation, landfill or land disturbance, and any use or extension of the use of land. Development Impact Fees —A fee or charge imposed on developers to pay for the costs to the city of providing services to a new development. ' Development Plan —A plan, to scale, showing uses and structures proposed for a parcel or multiple parcels of land. It includes lot lines, streets, building sites, public open space, buildings, major landscape features and locations of proposed utility services. Development Rights —The right to develop land by a landowner that maintains fee - simple ' ownership over the land or by a party other than the owner who has obtained the rights to develop. Such rights usually are expressed in terms of density allowed under existing zoning. For example, one development right may equal one unit of housing or may equal a specific number of square feet of ' gross floor area in one or more specified zone districts. Disturbed —A term used to identify a biological habitat that has been altered by natural or man -made events. i I Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Dock —A structure generally linked to the shoreline, to which a vessel may be secured. A dock mat- be fixed to the shore, on pilings, or floating in the water. Dominant —The major plant or animal species in a community-. Downeoast —In the United States usage, it is the coastal direction generally trending toward the south; also the way in which current flows. DPR— California State Department of Parks and Recreation. Dry Storage —Dry storage of vessels includes all on -land storage of vessels including vessels normally stored in open or enclosed rack structures, on trailers, on cradles, on boat stands, or by other means. Dune — Ridges or mounds of loose, wind -blown material usually sand. A dune structure often has a back and foredune area. Stable dunes are often colonized by vegetation. Duplex —A detached building under single ownership that is designed for occupation as the residence of two families living independently of each other. Dwelling —A structure or portion of a structure used exclusively for human habitation. Dwelling Unit —One or more rooms, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities provided within the unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household. Dwelling, Multi - family —A building containing two or more dwelling units for the use of individual families maintaining households; an apartment or condominium building is an example of this dwelling unit type. Dwelling, Single -famIly Attached —A one - family dwelling attached to one or more other one - family dwellings by a common vertical wall; duplexes and townhomes are examples of this dwelling unit tApe. Dwelling, Single -famIly Detached —A dwelling which is designed for and occupied by not more than one family and surrounded by open space or yards and which is not attached to any other dwelling by any means. DWR— California State Department of \Water Resources. Easement —A limited right to make use of a land owned by another, for example, a right of way across the property. Ebb Tide —The period of tide between high water and the succeeding low water; a falling tide (opposite = flood tide). Economic Base —The production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a planning area. Eelgrass —A marine flowering plant (Zostera marina) that is found primarily- in coastal bays and estuaries on soft substrate. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Elderly Housing — Typically one- and two- bedroom apartments or condominiums designed to meet the needs of persons 62 years of age and older or, if more than 150 units, persons 55 years of age and older, and restricted to occupancy by them. (See "Congregate Care. ") El Nino —A term used to describe a cyclic weather pattern caused by changes in tropical ocean tcurrent patterns that result in worldwide changes in weather patterns. Element —A division of the General plan referring to a topic area for which goals, policies, and programs are defined (e.g., land use, housing, circulation). Emergency Shelter —A facility that provides immediate and short -term housing and supplemental services for the homeless. Shelters come in many sizes, but an optimum size is considered to be 20 to 40 beds. Supplemental services may include food, counseling, and access to other social programs. (See "Homeless" and "Transitional Housing. ") ' Eminent Domain —The authority of a government to take, or to authorize the taking of, with compensation, private property for public use. ' Emission Standard —The maximum amount of pollutant legally permitted to be discharged from a single source, either mobile or stationarv. t Endangered Species —A species of animal or plant is endangered when its prospects for survival and reproduction are in immediate jeopardy from one or more causes. Energy Facility —Any public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or ' recovering faciliq- for electricity -, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or other source of energy. Entertainment/ Excursion Vessels — Commercial vessels engaged in the carrying of passengers for ' lure for hire for the purposes of fishing, whale watching, diving, educational activities, harbor and coastal tours, dining /drinking, business or social special events and entertainment. Environment —The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life, development, and ' survival of an organism. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) —A report required of general plans by the California Environmental Quality Act and which assesses all the environmental characteristics of an area and determines what effects or impacts will result if the area is altered or disturbed by a proposed action. (See "California Environmental Quality Act. ") ' Environmental Study Area (ESA) — Relatively large, undeveloped areas containing natural habitats and may be capable of supporting sensitive biological resources. Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) —Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitat are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and development (PRC 30107.5). ' Eocene —A period of geologic time spanning 54 -38 million years ago. ' Ephemeral —Short -lived (e.g, an ephemeral stream only flows immediately after rainfall). Equilibrium Beach Width —The mean distance between the shoreline and backbeach line at which sand contributions and losses are balanced. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Equivalent Sound Level (LEQ) —The sound level corresponding to a steady noise level over a given sample period with the same amount of acoustic energy as the actual time varying noise level. The energy average noise level during the sample period. Erode —The gradual wearing away and removal of land surface by various agents such as waves; opposite of accrete. Erosion —The wearing away of land by natural forces. On a beach, the carrying away of beach material by wave action, currents or the wind. Estuarine System— Deepwater tidal habitats and adjacent tidal wetlands that are usually semi - enclosed by land but have open, partly obstructed, or sporadic access to the ocean, with ocean water at least occasionally diluted by freshwater runoff from the land. The upstream and landward limit is where ocean - derived salts measure less than 0.5 parts per thousand during the period of average annual low flow. Estuary—The region near a river mouth in which the fresh water of the river mixes with the salt water of the sea. Evaluation— Process by which a project's performance is determined relative to criteria developed for this purpose. Exaction —A contribution or payment required as an authorized precondition for receiving a development permit; usually refers to mandatory dedication (or fee in lieu of dedication) requirements found in many subdivision regulations. Exclusion Area —That portion of the coastal zone within an exclusion area boundary adopted pursuant to the Coastal Act and approved by the Coastal Commission after the effective date of the delegation of development review authority and depicted on the certified Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map. Development within this area is excluded from coastal development permit requirements if certain criteria identified in the adopted exclusion are met. Exclusion Areas Map—A map depicting those areas where specified development types are excluded from the coastal development permit requirements. Fast -food Restaurant —Any retail establishment intended primarily to provide short -order food services for on -site dining and /or take -out, including self -serve restaurants (excluding cafeterias where food is consumed on the premises), drive -in restaurants, and formula restaurants required by contract or other arrangement to offer standardized menus, ingredients, and fast -food preparation. Fault, Active —A fault that has moved within the last 11,000 years and that is likely to move again within the next 100 years. Fault, Inactive —A fault which shows no evidence of movement in the last 11,000 years and no potential for movement in the relatively near future. Fault, Potentially Active —A fault that last moved within the Quaternary Period (the last 2,000,000 to 11,000 years) before the Holocene Epoch (11,000 years to the present); or a fault that, because it is judged to be capable of ground rupture or shaking, poses an unacceptable risk for a proposed structure. Fault —A rock fracture accompanied by displacement. MNewport Beach General Plan ' Appendix B Glossary ' Feasible — Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors. ' Federal Coastal Act —The Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.), as amended. ' FEMA— Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fen —A unique type of wetland characterized be a saturated substrate dominated by organic material in which acidic conditions (pH < 7) prevail. Contrast with a bog, which has a saturated substrate dominated by organic material in which basic conditions (pH > 7) prevail. FHWA — Federal Highway Administration. Fill—Earth or any other substance or material, including pilings placed for the purposes of erecting ' structures thereon, placed in a submerged area. Findings) —The result(s) of an investigation and the basis upon which decisions are made. Findings ' are used be government agents and bodies to justify action taken by the entin. Fire Flow —A rate of water flow that should be maintained to halt and reverse the spread of a fire. ' Fire Hazard Zone —An area where, due to slope, fuel, weather, or other five related conditions, the potential loss of life and property from a fire necessitates special fire protection measures and planning before development occurs. Fire - resistive —Able to withstand specified temperatures for a certain period of time, such as a one - hour fire wall; not fire - proof. ' First Public Road Paralleling the Sea —The road nearest the sea, as defined in this Section, and that meets all of the following criteria: 1. The road is lawfully open and suitable for uninterrupted use by the public ' 2. The road is maintained by a public agency 3. The road contains an improved all- weather surface open to motor vehicle traffic in at least one direction 4. The road is not subject to any restrictions on use by the public except during an emergency or for military purposes 5. The road connects with other public roads providing a continuous access system and generally parallels and follows the shoreline of the sea so as to include all portions of the sea where the physical features such as bays, lagoons, estuaries and wetlands cause the waters of the sea to extend landward of the generally continuous coastline Fiscal Impact Analysis —A projection of the direct public costs and revenues resulting from ' population or employment change to the local jurisdiction(s) in which the change is taking place. Enables local governments to evaluate relative fiscal merits of general plans, specific plans, or projects. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) —For each community, the official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to that community. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Flood, Regulatory Base —Flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100 -year flood). Floodplain —A lowland or relatively flat area adjoining the banks of a river or stream which is subject to a one percent or greater chance or flooding in any given year (i.e., 100 -year flood). Floodway —The channel of a watercourse or river, and portions of the flood plain adjoining the channel, which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the base flood of the channel. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) —The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the lot area; usually expressed as a numerical value (e.g., a building having 5,000 square feet of gross floor area located on a lot of 10,000 square feet in area has a floor area ratio of 0.5:1). Forebeaeh (Wet Beach) —The sand area affected regularly by tides and wave action. Foreshore (or Beach Face) — Region of the coast extending from the berm crest (or the highest point of wave wash at high tide) to the low -water mark that is measured at low tide. Formation —A unit of rock that is distinctive and persistent over a large area. Fossiliferous —Rock units containing fossils. Frequency —The number of rimes per second that a sound pressure signal oscillates about the prevailing atmosphere pressure. The unit of frequency is the hertz. The abbreviation is Hz. General Plan —A legal document that takes the form of a map and accompanying text adopted by the local legislative body. The plan is a compendium of policies regarding the long -term development of a jurisdiction. The state requires the preparation of seven elements or divisions as part of the plan: land use, housing, circulation, conservation, open space, noise, and safety. Additional elements pertaining to the unique needs of an agency are permitted. Geographic Information System (GIS) —A GIS is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information. A GIS allows analysis of spatial relationships between many different types of features based on their location in the landscape. Geohazard —A risk associated with geologic processes or events. Giant Kelp —A large brown seaweed (Macrocystis pyrifera) that grows primarily on rocky substrate and forms a underwater "forest" in which a diverse group of algae, invertebrates, and fishes are found. Global Positioning System (GPS) —A satellite -based navigational system. Goal —The ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature and immeasurable; a broad statement of intended direction and purpose (e.g., "Achieve a balance of land use types within the city "). Grade —The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface. Gravity Walls — Massive, self- supporting walls which resist horizontal wave forces through their sheer mass. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Greenbelt —An open area that may be cultivated or maintained in a natural state surrounding development or used as a buffer between land uses or to mark the edge of an urban or developed area. Grid —City of Newport 2,000 x 3,000 -foot aerial reference grid. Groin —A shoreline protection structure built, usually perpendicular to the shoreline, to trap nearshore sediment or retard erosion of the shore. A series of groins acting together to protect a section of beach is known as a groin system or groin field. Ground Failure — Mudslide, landslide, liquefaction (see this Glossary), or the compaction of soils due to ground shaking from an earthquake. Ground Shaking— Ground movement resulting from the transmission of seismic waves during an earthquake. Groundwater — Subsurface water occupying the zone of saturation usually found in porous rock strata and soils. Group Quarters —A dwelling that houses unrelated individuals. Growth Management — Techniques used by government to control the rate, amount, and type of development. Habitat —The physical location or type of environment in which an organism or biological population lives or occurs. Harbor Lines —All established Bulkhead, Pierhead, and Project Lines as defined within Newport Harbor by the federal, state, county and city governments. Harbor Maintenance Uses, Equipment, and Facilities —All uses, and their related equipment, vessels, docking and land storage facilities and access which provide: dredging and beach replenishment; demolition, repair and new construction of docks, piers, bulkheads and other in -and- over -water structures; mooring maintenance and repair; waterborne debris and pollution control, collection and removal. This category also includes environmental, survey or scientific vessels and related equipment based, or on assignment, in Newport Harbor: All vessels under this definition may also he referred to as "work hoats." 1 Harbor Permit Policies —City of Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual Section H -1, governing permits for structures bayward of the bulkhead line, and related parking, sanitary, utility and related support requirements Harbor Regulations —Title 17 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code governing structures, uses and activities within the Harbor. Hardscape Habitat —Hard surfaces of pilings, docks, floats, wharves, seawalls, bulkheads, jetties, and rock groins, and natural intertidal and subtidal reefs that are colonized by marine organisms ' Hazardous Materials —An injurious substance, including pesticides, herbicides, toxic metals and chemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals and nuclear fuels. HCD —State Department of Housing and Community Development. ' Newport Beach General Plan M ADDendix B Glossar HDC— Non - profit Housing Development Corporation. Headland (Head) —A high, steep -faced projection extending into the sea, usually marking an area of fairly stable and rigid landform. High Occupancy Vehicle — Vehicle transporting more than one person (at least one passenger, in addition to the driver). Historic Building or Structure —See Historic Resource. Historic District —A geographic area which contains a concentration of historic buildings, structures, or sites united historically, culturally, or architecturally. Historic Preservation —The preservation of historically significant structures and neighborhoods until such time as, and in order to facilitate, restoration and rehabilitation of the building(s) to a former condition. Historic Resource —Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or archeologically significant, or which is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agriculture, educational, social, political, military, or cultural history of the Citv of Newport Beach and /or California and /or the United States. Holocene —n geologic time, less than 11,000 vears ago; also called Recent. HOME —Home Investment Partnership Act. Homeless— Persons and families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Includes those staying in temporary or emergency shelters or who are accommodated with friends or others with the understanding that shelter is being provided as a last resort. California Housing Element law, 565583(c)(1) requires all cities and counties to address the housing needs of the homeless. (See "Emergency Shelter" and "Transitional Housing. ") Hotel —A facility in which guest rooms or suites are offered to the general public for lodging with or without meals and for compensation, and where no provisions is made for cooking in any individual guest room or suite. (See "Motel. ") Household — According to the U.S. Census, a household is all persons living in a dwelling unit whether or not they are related. Both a single person Living in an apartment and a family living in a house are considered households. Household Income —The total income of all the people Living in a household. Households are usually described as very low income, low income, moderate income, and upper income for that household size, based on their position relative to the regional median income. Housing Afford abihty —Based on state and federal standards, housing is affordable when the housing costs are no more than 30 percent of household income. Housing Unit —A room or group of rooms used by one or more individuals living separately from others in the structure, with direct access to the outside or to a public hall and containing separate toilet and kitchen facilities. HUD —U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Newport Beach General Plan ' Appendix 8 Glossary ' Hydric Soil—A type of soil with characteristics resulting from prolonged saturation and chemically reducing conditions such as occurs under anaerobic conditions. Hydrology —The dynamic processes of the water within an environment including the sources, timing, amount, and direction of water movement. ' Hydrophytic Vegetation — Plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments. These plants are also called hydrophvtes. In wetlands, hydrophytic species occur where at least the root zone of the plant is seasonally or continually found in saturated or submerged soil. Impact —The effect of any direct man -made actions or indirect repercussions of man -made actions on existing physical, social, or economic conditions. tImplementation Measure —An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out general plan policy. iIn Situ —A Latin phrase meaning "in place." Archaeologically it refers to an artifact or object being found in its original, undisturbed position. 1 Income Categories —Four categories for classifying households according to income based on the median income for each County. The categories are as follows: Very Low (0 -50% of County median); Low (50 -80% of County median); Moderate (80 -120% of County median); and Upper (over 120% of County median). Industrial —The manufacture, production, and processing of consumer goods. Industrial is often divided into "heavy industrial' uses, such as construction yards, quarrying, and factories; and "light industrial' uses, such as research and development and less intensive warehousing and manufacturing. Infrastructure —The physical systems and services which support development and population, such as roadways, railroads, water, sewer, natural gas, electrical generation and transmission, telephone, cable television, storm drainage, and others. ' Intensity —A measure of the amount or level of development often expressed as the ratio of budding floor area to lot area (floor area ratio) for commercial, business, and industrial development, or units per acre of land for residential development (also called "density'). Intersection —A location where two or more roads meet or cross at grade. Intertidal— Located between the low and high tide tidal extremes. Invertebrates Animals without backbones. Issue —A problem, constraint, or opportunity requiring community action. Jetty —On open seacoasts, a structure extending away from the shore, which is designed to prevent shoaling of a channel and to direct and confine the stream or tidal flow. Jetties are built at the mouths of rivers, harbors, or tidal inlets to help deepen and stabilize the access channel. Jobs /Housing Balance; Jobs /Housing Ratio —The jobs /housing ratio divides the number of ' jobs in an area by the number of employed residents. A ratio of 1.0 indicates a balance. A ratio greater than 1.0 indicates a net in- commute of employed persons; less than 1.0 indicates a net out- commute of employed persons. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Lacustrine System — Wetlands and deepwater habitats (1) situated in a topographic depression or dammed river channel; (2) lacking trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent mosses, or lichens with greater than 30% area coverage; and (3) whose total area exceeds 8 hectares (20 acres); or area less than 8 hectares if the boundary is active wave - formed or bedrock or if water depth in the deepest part of the basin exceeds 2 meters (6.6 ft) at low water. Ocean- derived salinities are always less than 0.5 parts per thousand. Lagoon —A shallow body of water, such as a pond or lake, usuallv located near or connected to the sea. Land Use —A description of how land is occupied or used. Land Use Plan —The relevant portions of a local government's general plan, or local coastal element which are sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds, location, and intensity of land uses, the applicable resource protection and development policies and, where necessary, a listing of implementing actions. Landslide —A general term for a falling or sliding mass of soil or rocks. Launching Facility —A generic term referring to any location, structures (ramps, docks) and equipment (cranes, lifts, hoists, etc.) where vessels may be placed into, and retrieved from the Harbor waters. LCP —See Local Coastal Program. Leeward —The direction toward which the wind is blowing. Liquefaction —A process by which water- saturated granular soils transform from a solid to a liquid state due to groundshaking. This phenomenon usually results from shaking from energy waves released in an earthquake. Littoral Cell—A region that encompasses most features affecting sediment transport. The boundaries of the cell are usually delineated by river drainage areas, promontory headlands, or submarine canyons on the periphery, the continental shelf - continental slope boundary on the seaward side and by inland ridges and river inlets on the landward side. Sediment within these cells generally travel seaward by river drainage, southward (downcoast) by longshore currents, and are eventually lost to the continental slope area or submarine canyon. Littoral Drift —The sedimentary material moved in the littoral zone under the influence of waves and currents; consisting of silt, sand, gravel, cobbles, and other beach material. Littoral Transport —The movement of sediment in the littoral zone by waves, currents, and tides. This includes movement parallel (longshore transport) and perpendicular (on- offshore transport) to the shore. Littoral Zone —The region where waves, currents, and winds interact with the land and its sediments. This region comprises a backshore, foreshore, inshore, and offshore and is broken down into littoral cells. Littoral —Of or pertaining to a shore, especially of the sea. MNewport Beach General Plan I 1 I I I 1 I I 1 1 [I Appendix B Glossar Live- aboard —Any person who uses a vessel as a domicile as that term is defined in Section 200 of the Elections Code of the State of California, including permanently or on a temporary basis for a period exceeding 3 days. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) —A five or seven- member commission within each county that reviews and evaluates all proposals for formation of special districts, incorporation of cities, annexation to special districts or cities, consolidation of d stricts, and merger of districts with cities. Each county's LAFCO is empowered to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve such proposals. Local Coastal Program —A local government's (a) land use plans, (b) zoning ordinances, (c) zoning district maps, and (d) within sensitive coastal resources areas, other implementing actions, which, when taken together, meet the requirements of, and implement the provisions and policies of, the Coastal Act at the local level. Local Government —Any chartered or general law city, chartered or general law county, or any city and county. Local Street —A street providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage through - traffic. Longshore Current —A flow of water in the breaker zone, moving essentially parallel to the shore, usually generated by waves breaking at an angle to the shoreline. Longshore — Parallel to and near the shoreline. LOS —Level of Service, a descriptor of traffic operating conditions based on an intersection's volume -to- capacity ratio. Lot —The basic unit of land development. A designated parcel or area of land established by plat, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be used, developed or built upon as a unit. Major Arterial —A Major arterial highway is typically a six -lane divided roadway. A Major arterial is designed to accommodate 45,000 to 65,000 vehicles per day. Major arterials carry a large volume of regional through traffic not handled by the freeway system. Marina —A berthing facility (other than moorings or anchorage) in which five or more vessels are wet - stored (in water) and / or dry- stored (on land /racks or on floating docks). Marine Conservation Area —A "state marine conservation area," is a non - terrestrial marine or estuarine area that is designated so the managing agency may achieve one or more of the following: 1. Protect or restore rare, threatened or endangered native plants, animals or habitats in marine areas 2. Protect or restore outstanding, representative or imperiled marine species, communities, habitats and ecosystems 3. Protect or restore diverse marine gene pools 4. Contribute to the understanding and management of marine resources and ecosystems by providing the opportunity for scientific research in outstanding, representative or imperiled marine habitats or ecosystems 5. Preserve outstanding or unique geological features Newport Beach General Plan M Aooendix B Glossar 6. Provide for sustainable living marine resource harvest Marine Park —A "state marine park," is a nonterrestrial marine or estuarine area that is designated so the managing agency may provide opportunities for spiritual, scientific, educational, and recreational opportunities, as well as one or more of the following: 1. Pprotect or restore outstanding, representative or imperiled marine species, communities, habitats and ecosystems; 2. Contribute to the understanding and management of marine resources and ecosystems by providing the opportunity for scientific research in outstanding, representative or imperiled marine habitats or ecosystems; 3. Preserve cultural objects of historical, archaeological and scientific interest in marine areas; or 4. Preserve outstanding or unique geological features." Marine Protected Area (MPA) A named discrete geographic area that has been designated by law, administrative action, or voter initiative to protect or conserve marine life and habitat. Marine Reserve —A "state marine reserve," is a nonterrestrial marine or estuarine area that is designated so the managing agency may achieve one or more of the following: 1. Protect or restore rare, threatened or endangered native plants, animals or habitats in marine areas 2. Protect or restore outstanding, representative or imperiled marine species, communities, habitats and ecosystems 3. Protect or restore diverse marine gene pools 4. Contribute to the understanding and management of marine resources and ecosystems by providing the opportunity for scientific research in outstanding, representative or imperiled marine habitats or ecosystems Marine Sales and Service Uses & Vessels —Uses and vessels, as well as related equipment, which provide repair, maintenance, new construction, parts and supplies, fueling, waste removal, cleaning, and related services to vessels berthed in, or visiting, Newport Harbor. Typical service uses include, but are not limited to, all uses and vessels described under Section 20.05.050 of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code. Marine System —Open ocean overlying the continental shelf and coastline exposed to waves and currents of the open ocean shoreward to (1) extreme high water of spring tides; (2) seaward limit of wetland emergents, trees, or shrubs; or (3) the seaward limit of the Estuarine System, other than vegetation. Salinities exceed 30 parts per thousand. Marine Terrace —A flat or gentle seaward sloping wave -cut bench, which is a remnant of an old coastline. Marine terraces are conspicuous along most of the California coast where uplift has occurred. Market Value —For purposes of determining "substantial improvement ", the replacement cost as determined by its replacement value according to the valuation figures established by the City of Newport Beach. Maximum Credible Earthquake (MCE) —The largest possible earthquake that could reasonably occur along recognized faults or within a particular seismic source. Newport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossary ' Mean High Water —The 19 -year average of all high water heights (if the tide is either semidiurnal or mixed) or the higher high water heights if the tide is diurnal. For diurnal tides high water and higher high water are the same. Mean Higher High Water —The 19 -year average of only the higher high water heights. ' Mean Low Water —The 19 -year average of all low water heights (if the tide is either semidiurnal or mixed) or the lower low water heights if the tide is diurnal. For diurnal tides low water and lower low ' water are the same. Mean Lower Low Water —The 19 -year average of only the lower low water heights. Mean Sea Level —The 19 -year average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of the tide, usually determined from hourly height readings (see NGVD of 1929). ' Median Income —The annual income for each household sire which is defined annually by the federal Department of Housing and urban Development. Half of the households in the region have incomes above the median and half are below. Mesa —An isolated, relatively flat geographical feature, often demarcated by canyons (from Spanish mesa, table). ' MGD— Million gallons per day. Miocene —A period of geologic time spanning 27 -26 million years ago. Mitigate —To ameliorate, alleviate, or avoid to the extent reasonably feasible. Mitigation Measures — Measures imposed on a project consistent with Section 15370 of the State ' Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act to avoid, minimize, eliminate, or compensate for adverse impacts to the environment. ' Mitigation —As defined in Section 15370 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, mitigation includes the following: 1. Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action. 2. Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation. 3. Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted environment. ' 4. Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action. 5. Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments." Monitoring —The systematic collection of physical, biological, or economic data or a combination of these data in order to make decisions regarding project operation or to evaluate project performance. ' Monitoring is typically required for beach nourishment projects and habitat restoration projects. Mooring Area —An area designated for a group of moorings. Mooring —A device consisting of a floating ball, can or other object that is segued permanently to the Harbor bottom by an anchor system for purposes of securing a vessel. ' MS4— Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Svstems. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar MWD- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. MIVDOC— Municipal Water District of Orange County. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) —The National Flood Insurance Program, managed by FEMA, makes Federally- backed flood insurance available in communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD) —A fixed reference for elevations, equivalent to the 1929 Mean Sea Level Datum. The geodetic datum is fixed and does not take into account the changing stands of sea level. NGVD should not be confused with mean sea level (see Mean Sea Level). National Historic Preservation Act —A 1966 federal law that establishes a National Register of Historic Places and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and that authorized grants -in -aid for preserving historic properties. National Register of Historic Places —The official list, established by the National Historic Preservation Act, of sites, districts, buildings, structures, and objects significant in the nation's history or whose artistic or architectural value is unique. Nearshore Zone —An indefinite zone extending seaward from the shoreline well beyond the breaker none; it defines the area of nearshore currents. Newport Bay —The terms "Newport Bay" and "Newport Harbor" are often used interchangeably. However, Newport Bay is an estuary consisting of the Lower Newport Bay (south of Pacific Coast Highway) and the Upper Newport Bay (north of Pacific Coast Highway). Newport Harbor generally refers to all the water area within Lower Newport Bay and within the Upper Newport Bay, exclusive of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. Newport Bay —The terms "Newport Bay" and "Newport Harbor" are often used interchangeably. However, Newport Bay is an estuary consisting of the Lower Newport Bay (south of Pacific Coast Highway) and the Upper Newport Bay (north of Pacific Coast Highway). Newport Harbor generally refers to all the water area within Lower Newport Bay and within the Upper Newport Bay, exclusive of the Upper Newport Bay Marine Park. NMFS— National Marine Fisheries Service. Noise —Any undesired audible sound. Noise Attenuation —The ability of a material, substance, or medium to reduce the noise level from one place to another or between one room and another. Noise attenuation is specified in decibels Noise Exposure Contours Lines drawn about a noise source indicating constant energy levels of noise exposure. CNEI, and Ldn are the metrics utilized to describe community noise exposure. Noise Referral Zones —Such zones are defined as the area within the contour defining a CNEL level of 60 decibels. It is the level at which either State or Federal laws and standards related to land use become important and , in some cases, preempt local laws and regulations. Any proposed noise sensitive development which may be impacted by a total noise environment of 60 dB CNEL or more should be evaluated on a project specific basis. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Noise Sensitive Land Use —Those specific land uses which have associated indoor and /or outdoor human activities that may be subject to stress and /or significant interference from noise produced by community sound sources. Such human activity typically occurs daily for continuous periods of 24 hours or is of such a nature that noise is significantly disruptive to activities that occur for short periods. Specifically, noise sensitive land uses include: residences of all types, hospitals, rest homes, convalescent hospitals places of worship and schools. Non - Attainment —The condition of not achieving a desired or required level of performance. Frequently used in reference to air quality. Non - conforming Structure —A structure that was lawfully erected, but which does not conform with the property development regulations prescribed in the regulations for the district in which the structure is located by reason of adoption or amendment of th s code or by reason of annexation of territory to the City. Non - conforming Use —A use of a structure or land that was lawfully established and maintained, but which does not conform with the use regulations or required conditions for the district in wh ch it is located by reason of adoption or amendment of this code or by reason of annexation of territory to the Citv. Nourishment —The process of replenishing or enlarging a beach. It may be brought about naturally by longshore transport or artificially by the deposition of dredged materials. NPDES— National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPS— National Park Service. NPS— Nonpoint source pollution or polluted runoff. OC— Orange County. OCFCD— Orange County Flood Control District. Offer to Dedicate (OTD) —An OTD is a document, recorded against the tide to a property, which is an offer of dedication to the people of the State of California of an easement over the property or a portion of the property. Generally, an OTD allows for specific uses in of the area of the property involved (for example, allowing the public to walk across the area). The offer conveys an easement in perpetuity only upon its acceptance on behalf of the people by a public agency or by a nonprofit Private entity approved by the executive director of the Coastal Commission. Offshore —Off or away from the shore. This area extends from beyond the breaker zone to the outer limit of the littoral zone and beyond. Oil Seep — Natural springs where liquid hydrocarbons (mixtures of crude oil, tar, natural gas, and water) leak out of the ground. Onshore (Inshore) —The region between the seaward edge of the foreshore and the seaward edge of the breakers or waves. Open Coastal Waters —The area composed of submerged lands at extreme low -water of spring tide extending seaward to the boundaries of the Exclusive Economic Zone (12 -200 miles). This includes navigation channels, turning basins, vessel berthing, anchorage, and mooring areas of Newport Bay. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Open Space —Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, designated, dedicated, or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment. Ordinance —A law or regulation set forth and adopted by a governmental authority, usually a troy or county. Overcrowding —As defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development, a household with greater than one person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches. Overlay —A land use designation on the Land Use Map, or a zorung designation on a zoning map, that modifies the basic underlying designation in some specific manner. Palustrine System —All non -tidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent mosses, or lichens, and all such tidal wetlands where ocean - derived salinities are below 0.5 parts per thousand. This category also includes wetlands lacking such vegetation but with all of the following characteristics: (1) area less than S hectares (20 acres); (2) lacking an active wave- formed or bedrock boundary; (3) water depth in the deepest part of the basin less than 2 meters (6.6 ft) at low water; and (4) ocean - derived salinities less than 0.5 parts per thousand. Para- transit — Refers to transportation services that operate vehicles, such as buses, jitneys, taxis, and vans for senior citizens, and /or mobility- impaired. Parcel —A lot or tract of land. Parking, Shared —A public or private parking area used jointly by two or more uses. Parking Area, Public —An open area, excluding a street or other public way, used for the parking of automobiles and available to the public, whether for free or for compensation, Parking Management —An evolving TDM technique designed to obtain maximum utilization from a limited number of parking spaces. Can involve pricing and preferential treatment for HOVs, non - peak period users, and short -term users. (see "High Occupancy Vehicle" and "Transportation Demand Management. ") Parking Ratio —The number of parking spaces provided per 1,000 square of floor area, e.g., 2:1 or "two per thousand." Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map—A map depicting those areas where the Coastal Commission retains permit and appeal jurisdiction. Perrnit —Any license, certificate, approval, or other entitlement for use granted or denied by any public agency. Person —Any individual, organization, partnership, limited liability company, or other business association or corporation, including any utility,, and any federal, state, local government, or special district or an agency thereof. Pier, Private —A pier used for private recreational purposes by the owner(s) or occupant(s) of the abutting upland property without payment of a separate rental or lease fee, except for permit fees to City. Pier, Public —A pier used for public recreational purposes provided by a public agency. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossary Pier —A fixed structure extending from the shore into a body of water. Pierhead Line — Harbor water area perimeter lines established in Newport Harbor by the federal government that define the permitted limit of fixed pier, floating dock and other in -water structures which may be constructed in the Harbor. ' Pile —A long, heavy timber or section of concrete or metal driven or drilled into the earth or seabed to serve as a support or protection. Plannned Community —A large -scale development whose essential features are a definable boundary; a consistent, but not necessarily uniform, character; overall control during the development process by a single development entity; private ownership of recreation amenities; and enforcement of ' covenants, conditions, and restrictions by a master community association. Planning Area —The Planning Area is the land area addressed by the General Plan. Typically, the Planning Area boundary coincides with the Sphere of Influence which encompasses land both within the City limits and potentially annexable land. I Planning Commission —A group of people appointed by the city council that administer planning and land use regulations for the city and provide recommendations on a wide array of land use and land use policy issues. Pleistocene A period of geologic time spanning 2 million - 11,000 years ago. Pliocene —A period of geologic time spanning 7 -2 million years ago. Pocket Beach —A small beach formed between two points or headlands, often at the mouth of a coastal stream. Pocket beaches are common throughout the California coastline. Policy Statements guiding action and implying clear commitment found within each element of the general plan (e.g., "Provide incentives to assist in the development of affordable housing"). Pollution —The presence of matter or energy whose nature, location, or quantity produces undesired environmental effects. Pollution, Non - Point — Sources for pollution that are less definable and usually cover broad areas of land, such as agricultural land with fertilizers that are carried from the land by runoff, or automobiles. Pollution, Point —In reference to water quality, a discrete source from which pollution is generated before it enters receiving waters, such as a sewer outfall, a smokestack, or an industrial waste pipe. Predominant Line of Development The most common or representative distance from a specified group of structures to a specified point or line (e.g. topographic line or geographic feature). For example, the predominant line of development for a block of homes on a coastal bluff (a specified group of structures) could be determined by calculating the median distance (a representative distance) these structures are from the bluff edge (a specified line). Primary Arterial — Typically a four -lane divided roadway. A Primary arterial is designed to accommodate 30,000 to 40,000 VPD. A Primary arterial's function is similar to that of a Principal or Major arterial; the chief difference is capacity. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Principal Arterial – Typically an eight -lane divided roadway. A Principal arterial is designed to accommodate 60,000 to 75,000 vehicles per day (VPD). Principal arterials carry a large volume of regional through traffic not handled by the freeway system. Program —A coordinated set of specific measures and actions (e.g., zoning, subdivision procedures, and capital expenditures) the local government intends to use in carn'ing out the policies of the general plan. Project Lines — Harbor water area channel lines of the improvements constructed by the federal government in 1935 -1936, and as shown on navigation charts of Newport Harbor. Also referred to as the "Federal Channel." (see Newport Beach City Design Criteria and Standard Drawings for Harbor Construction). Public Trust Lands —Public Trust lands shall be defined as all lands subject to the Common Law Public Trust for commerce, navigation, fisheries, recreation, and other public purposes. Public Trust Lands include tidelands, submerged lands, the beds of navigable lakes and rivers, and historic tidelands and submerged lands that are presently filled or reclaimed and which were subject to the Public Trust at any time (from California Code of Regulations, Section 13577; see tidelands and Submerged lands). Public Works- 1. All production, storage, transmission, and recovery facilities for water, sewerage, telephone, and other similar utilities owned or operated by any public agency or by any utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, except for energy facilities 2. All public transportation facilities, including streets, roads, highways, public parking lots and structures, ports, harbors, airports, railroads, and mass transit facilities and stations, bridges, trolley wires, and other related facilities. For purposes of this division, neither the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, nor San Diego Unified Port District nor any of the developments within these ports shall be considered public works. 3. All publicly financed recreational facilities, all projects of the State Coastal Conseryancv, and any development by a special district 4. All community college facilities Qualified Biologist —A person who has earned a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university and has demonstrated field experience evaluating land use impacts on marine or wildlife species and their habitats. Biologists who conduct wetland delineations shall have completed the U.S. Army Corps of Fngineers' "Reg TV" wetland delineation training, or the equivalent, and shall have the demonstrated abiliq' to independently conduct wetland delineations. Quaternary—A period of geologic time comprising the past 2 million vears; includes the Pleistocene and Holocene ages. Recreation, Active —.A type of recreation or activity which requires the use of organized play areas, including, but not limited to: softball, baseball, football and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts and various forms of children's play equipment. Recreation, Passive —Type of recreation or activity which does not require the use of organized play areas. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Redevelop —To demolish existing buildings; or to increase the overall floor area existing on a property; or both; irrespective of whether a change occurs in land use. Redevelopment — Redevelopment, under the California Community Redevelopment Law, is a process with the authority, scope, and financing mechanisms necessary to provide stimulus to reverse current negative business trends, remedy blight, provide job development incentives, and create a new image for a community. It provides for the planning, development, redesign, clearance, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, or any combination of these, and the provision of public and private improvements as may be appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare. In a more general sense, redevelopment is a process in which existing development and use of land is replaced with new development and /or use. Reflection — Redirection of a wave when it impinges on a steep beach, cliff or other barrier; Regional— Pertaining to activities or economies at a scale greater than that of a single jurisdiction, and affecting a broad homogeneous area. Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) —The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is based on State of California projections of population growth and housing unit demand and assigns a share of the region's future housing need to each jurisdiction within the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) region. These housing need numbers serve as the basis for the update of the Housing Element in each California city and county. Regional Housing Needs Plan —A quantification by a COG or by HCD of existing and projected housing need, by household income group, for all localities within a region. Regional Park —A park typically 150 -500 acres in size focusing on activities and natural features not included in most other types of parks and often based on a specific scenic or recreational opportunity. Rehabilitation —The upgrading of a building previously in a dilapidated or substandard condition, for human habitation or use. Research and Development Use —A use engaged in study, testing, design, analysis, and experimental development of products, processes, or services. Residential —Land designated in the City or County General Plan and zoning ordinance for buildings consisting only of dwelling units. May be improved, vacant, or unimproved. (See "Dwelling Unit. ") Restoration —The replication or reconstruction of a building's original architectural features, usually describing the technique of preserving historic buildings. Retaining Wall—A wall used to support or retain an earth embankment or area of fill. Revetment —A sloped retaining wall; a facing of stone, concrete, blocks, rip -rap, etc. built to protect an embankment, bluff, or development against erosion by wave action and currents. Rezoning —An amendment to the map and /or text of a zoning ordinance to effect a change in the nature, density, or intensity of uses allowed in a zoning district and /or on a designated parcel or land area. Newport Beach General Plan M ADDendix B Glossar Right -of -Way —A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary or storm sewer, or other similar uses. Rill—The channel of a small stream or gully. Rip Current —A strong surface current flowing seaward from the shore. It usually appears as a visible band of agitated water and is the return movement of water piled up on the shore by incoming waves and wind. With the seaward movement concentrated in a limited band its velocity is accentuated. Rip currents can pull inexperienced swimmers and waders into deeper water away from the shore. Since a rip current is usually quite narrow, the most effective way to get out of it is to swim perpendicular to the direction of the flow (in most cases, parallel to the beach). Rip currents can often develop adjacent to a jetty or groin. Riparian— Consists of trees, shrubs, or herbs that occur along watercourses or water bodies. The vegetation is adapted to flooding and soil saturation during at least a portion of its growing season. Riprap —A protective laver or facing of rock, concrete blocks or quarrystone, placed to prevent erosion, scour, or sloughing of an embankment or bluff. Risk —The danger or degree of hazard or potential loss. Riverine System —All wetlands and deepwater habitats contained within a channel except those wetlands (1) dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent mosses, or lichens, and (2) which have habitats with ocean - derived salinities in excess of 0.5 parts per thousand. RWQCB —State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Sand Source — Resource of sand that can be economically used for beach nourishment. The sand must meet the requirements for size distribution and cleanliness and its removal and transfer must not create unacceptable environmental effects. The source may be on land, offshore, in a nearby inlet, or in a navigational channel, a shoal, or other area in which sand accumulates. Sandstone —A rock composed predominantly of sand grains that have undergone cementation. Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board — California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. Scarp (Beach Scarp) —An almost vertical slope along the beach caused by wave erosion. It may van in height from a few inches to several feet or more, depending on wave action and the nature and composition of the beach. SCWC — Southern California Water Company. Sea Cliff —A vertical or very steep cliff or slope produced by wave erosion, situated at the seaward edge of the coast or the landward side of the wave -cut platform, and marking the inner limit of beach erosion. Sea Level —The height of the ocean relative to land; rides, wind, atmospheric pressure changes, heating, cooling, and other factors cause sea -level changes. Sea —The Pacific Ocean and all harbors, bays, channels, estuaries, salt marshes, sloughs, and other areas subject to tidal action through any connection with the Pacific Ocean, excluding nonestuarine MNewport Beach General Plan Aooendix B Glossar rivers, streams, tributaries, creeks, and flood control and drainage channels. Sea does not include the area of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control or drainage channel flowing directly or indirectly into such area. Seas (Waves) —Waves caused by wind at the place and time of observation. (see swell). Seawall—A structure separating land and water areas, primarily designed to prevent erosion and other damage due to wave action. It is usually, a vertical wood or concrete wall as opposed to a sloped revetment. Second Units — Auxiliary residential units on a lot with an existing primary residential unit. Second units may lack full facilities, such as kitchens. Secondary Arterial —A four -lane roadway (often undivided). A Secondary arterial distributes traffic between local streets and Major or Primary arterials. Although some Secondary arterials serve as through routes, most provide more direct access to surrounding land uses than Principal, Major, or Primary arterials. Secondary arterials carry from 20,000 to 30,000 VPD. Section 8 Rental Assistance Program —A federal (HUD) rent - subsidy program that is one of the main sources of federal housing assistance for low - income households. The program operates by providing "housing assistance payments" to owners, developers, and public housing agencies to make up the difference between the "Fair Market Rent" of a unit (set by HUD) and the household's contribution toward the rent, which is calculated at 30 percent of the household's adjusted gross monthly income (GMT). "Section 8" includes programs for new construction, existing housing, and substantial or moderate housing rehabilitation. Sediment Budget —An account of the sand and sediment along a particular stretch of coast; the sources, sinks, rates of movement, or the supply and loss of sediment. Sediment — Grains of soil, sand, or rock that have been transported from one location and deposited at another. Seiche —A standing wave oscillation in an enclosed waterbody that continues (in a pendulum fashion) after the cessation of the originating force. Seiches can be caused by tidal action or an offshore seismic event. Seismic — Caused by or subject to earthquakes or earth vibrations. Sensitive Coastal Resource Areas —Those identifiable and geographically bounded land and water areas within the coastal zone of vital interest and sensitivity. Sensitive coastal resource areas include the following: 1. Special marine and land habitat areas, wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries as mapped and designated in Part 4 of the coastal plan. 2. Areas possessing significant recreational value. 3. Highly scenic areas. 4. Archaeological sites referenced in the California Coastline and Recreation Plan or as designated by the State Historic Preservation Officer. 5. Special communities or neighborhoods that are significant visitor destination areas. Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar 6. Areas that provide existing coastal housing or recrearional opportunities for low- and moderate - income persons. 7. Areas where divisions of land could substantially impair or restrict coastal access. Sensitive Species— Includes those plant and animal species considered threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and /or the California Department of Fish and Game according to Section 3 of the Federal Endangered Species Act. Endangered —any species in danger of extinction throughout all, or a significant portion of, its range. Threatened —a species likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all, or a portion of, its range. These species are periodically listed in the Federal Register and are, therefore, referred to as "federally listed" species. Sewer —Any pipe or conduit used to collect and carry away sewage from the generating source to a treatment plant. Shore Mooring —A mooring for small boats that is located in the nearshore perimeter of the Harbor and its islands, perpendicular to the shoreline. One end of the mooring line is attached to a point on or adjacent to the perimeter bulkhead, and the other end is attached to a mooring buoy located in the water, inside the pierhead line. Shore Protection — Structures or sand placed at or on the shore to reduce or eliminate upland damage from wave action or flooding during storms. Shore — Narrow strip of land in immediate contact with the sea, including the zone between high and low water. A shore of unconsolidated material is usually called a beach. Shoreline Armoring— Protective structures such as vertical seawalls, revetments, riprap, revetments, and bulkheads built parallel to the shoreline for the purposes of protecting a structure or other upland Property. Shoreline — Intersection of the ocean or sea with land; the line delineating the shoreline on National Ocean Service nautical charts and surveys apprommates the mean low water line from the time the chart was prepared. Significant Effect —A beneficial or detrimental impact on the environment. May include, but is not limited to, significant changes in an area's air, water, and land resources. Single - family Dwelling, Attached —A building containing two dwelling units with each unit having its own foundation on grade. Single - family Dwelling, Detached —A building containing one dwelling unit on one lot. Site —A parcel of land used or intended for one use or a group of users and having frontage on a public or an approved private street. A lot. Site Plan —The development plan for one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot including: topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways; open spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, and screening devices; any other information that reasonabh• may be required in order that an informed decision can be made by the approving authority. MNewport Beach General Plan l_I I I 11 Appendix B Glossar SLC —State Lands Comm ssion Slope —Land gradient described as the vertical rise divided by the horizontal run, and expressed in percent. Slough —To erode the uppermost layer of soil, or to crumble and fall away from the face of a cliff. Solid Waste — unwanted or discarded material, including garbage with insufficient liquid content to be free flowing, generally disposed of in landfills or incinerated. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) —The Southern California Association of Governments is a regional planning agency which encompasses six counties: Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura. SCAG is responsible for preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). ' Special District —Any public agency, other than a local government, formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions with n limited boundaries. Special district includes, but is not limited to, a county- service area, a maintenance district ' or area, an improvement district or improvement zone, or anv other zone or area, formed for the purpose of designating an area within which a property tax rate will be levied to pay for a service or improvement benefiting that area. ' Special Needs Groups —Those segments of the population which have a more difficult time finding decent affordable housing due to special circumstances. Under State planning law, these special needs ' groups consist of the elderly, handicapped, large families, female- headed households, farmworkers and the homeless. I I 1 1 H Specific Plan —Under Article 8 of the Government Code (Section 65450 et seq), a legal tool for detailed design and implementation of a defined portion of the area covered by a General Plan. A specific plan may include all detailed regulations, conditions, programs, and /or proposed legislation which may be necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation of any General Plan element(s). Speed, Critical —The speed that is not exceeded by 85 percent of the cars observed. Sphere of Influence —The probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local agency (city or district) as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the County. Spit —A small, naturally formed point of land or a narrow shoal projecting into a body of water from the shore. Standards —(1) A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be complied with or satisfied The State Government Code (Section 65302) requires that General Plans describe the objectives, principles, "standards," and proposals of the General Plan. Examples of standards might include the number of acres of park land per 1,000 population that the community will attempt to acquire and improve. (2) Requirements in a zoning ordinance that govern building and development as distinguished from use restrictions; for example, site - design regulations such as lot area, height limit, frontage, landscaping, and floor area ratio. Stationary Source A non - mobile emitter of pollution. Newport Beach General Plan m Appendix B Glossar Storm Surge —A rise above normal water level on the open coast due to the action of wind stress on the water surface. Storm surge resulting from a hurricane also includes the rise in level due to atmospheric pressure reduction as well as that due to wind stress. Stream —A topographic feature that at least periodically conveys water through a bed or channel having banks. This includes watercourses having a surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation. Structure — Includes, but is not limited to, anv building, road, pipe, flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution line. Subdivision —The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land that is the subject of an application for subdivision. Subdivision Map Act — Division 2 (Sections 66410 et seq) of the California Government Code, this act vests in local legislative bodies the regulation and control of the design and improvement of subdivisions, including the requirement for tentative and final maps. (See "Subdivision. ") Submarine Canyon —A steep -sided underwater valley commonly crossing the continental shelf and slope. Submerged Lands — Submerged lands shall be defined as lands which lie below the line of mean low ude (from California Code of Regulations, Section 13577; see Public Trust Lands). Subsidence —The sudden sinking or gradual downward settling and compaction of soil and other surface material with little or no horizontal motion. Subsidence may be caused by a variety of human and natural activities, including earthquakes. Subsidize —To assist by payment of a sum of money or by the granting of terms or favors that reduce the need for monetary expenditures. Housing subsidies may take the forms of mortgage interest deductions or tax credits from federal and /or state income taxes, sale or lease at less than market value of land to be used for the construction of housing, payments to supplement a minimum affordable rent, and the like. Substantial Damage — Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to the condition existing before damage would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value before the damage occurred. Substantial Repair —Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before such repair, reconstruction, or improvement. This term includes structures that have incurred "substantial damage" regardless of the actual repair work performed. For purposes of coastal development permitting, a substantial improvement to a structure qualifies the proposed development as new development. Subtidal— Marine habitat that is permanently below the extreme low tide line. Summer Season — Begins the day before the Memorial Day weekend and ends the day after the Labor Day weekend; alternatively, June 15th to September 15th. Surf Zone —Area between the outermost breaking waves and the limit of wave uprush. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Surfgrass —A type of marine flowering plant that forms meadows on rocky shorelines and shallow rocky subtidal reefs. SWRCB —State Water Resources Control Board. Talus —A pile of rock debris at the base of a cliff. Tectonic — Related to the earth's surface. Temporary Event —An activity or use that constitutes development as defined in this LCP but which is an activity or function which is or will be of limited duration and involves the placement of non - permanent structures; and /or involves the use of sandy beach, parkland, filled tidelands, water, streets, or parking areas which are otherwise open and available for general public use. Terrace —A gently sloping platform cut by wave action. Terrestrial —Land- related. Tidal Epoch (National Tidal Datum Epoch) —The specific 19 -year period adopted by the National Ocean Service as the official time segment over which ride observations are taken and averaged to form tidal datums, such as Mean Lower Low Water. The 19 -year period includes an 18.6 year astronomical cycle that accounts for all significant variations in the moon and sun that cause slowly varying changes in the range of tides. A calendar day is 24 hours and a "tidal day" is approximately 24.84 hours. Due to the variation between calendar day and tidal day, it takes 19 years for these two time cycles to establish a repeatable pattern. Thus, if the moon is full today, then the moon will be full again on this day of the year 19 years from today. The present tidal epoch used is 1983 -2001. Tidal Prism —The total amount of water that flows into a harbor or estuary or out again with movement of the tide, excluding any freshwater flow. Tidal Range— Difference between consecutive high and low (of higher high and lower low) waters. (see Tides). Tidal Wave —Wave movement of the tides. Often improperly used for tsunamis (see Tsunami). Tide —The periodic rising and falling of the water that results from gravitational attraction of the moon and sun, and other astronomical bodies, acting upon the rotating earth. The California coast has a mixed tidal occurrence, with two daily high tides of different elevations and two daily low tides, also of different elevations. Other tidal regimes are diurnal tides, with only one high and one low tide daily, and semidiumal, with two high and two low tides daih, with comparatively little daily inequality between each high or each low tide level Tidelands — Tidelands shall be defined as lands that are located between the lines of mean high ride and mean low ride (from California Code of Regulations, Section 13577; see Public Trust Lands). Topography — Configuration of a surface, including its relief and the position of natural and man- made features. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL�—The maximum amount of a pollutant that can be discharged into a water body from all sources (point and non - point) and still maintain water quality standards. Linder Clean Water Act section 303(d), TMDLs must be developed for all water bodies Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar that do not meet water quality standards after application of technology -based controls. TMDL also refers to the written, quantitative analysis and plan for attaining and maintaining water quality standards in all seasons for a specific waterbody and pollutant. Traffic Model —A mathematical representation of traffic movement within an area or region based on observed relationships between the kind and intensity of development in specific areas. Many traffic models operate on the theory that trips are produced by persons living in residential areas and are attracted by various non - residential land uses. Transit —The conveyance of persons or goods from one place to another by means of a local, public transportation system. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) —A strategy for reducing demand on the road system by reducing the number of vehicles using the roadways and /or increasing the number of persons per vehicle. TDM attempts to reduce the number of persons who drive alone on the roadway during the commute period and to increase the number in carpools, vanpools, buses and trains, walking, and biking. TDM can be an element of TSM (see below). Transportation Systems Management (TSM) — Individual actions or comprehensive plans to reduce traffic congestion by increasing the efficiency of the transportation system itself. Examples would include improved traffic signal timing, coordination of multiple traffic signals, or spot improvements that increase capacity of the roadway system. Treatment Works —Has the same meaning as set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.) and any other federal act that amends or supplements the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Trip —A one -way journey that proceeds from an origin to a destination via a single mode of transportation; the smallest unit of movement considered in transportation studies. Each trip has one origin (often the "production end," sometimes from home, but not always), and one destination ( "attraction end, ". Tsunami —A long period wave, or seismic sea wave, caused by an underwater disturbance such as a volcanic eruption or earthquake. Commonly misnamed a Tidal Wave. Turbidity —A measure of the extent to which water is stirred up or disturbed, as by sediment; opaqueness due to suspended sediment. Turning Basin —An area, often designated on nautical charts, connected to a channel that is large enough to allow vessels to maneuver or turn around. Undertow —A seaward current near the bottom on a sloping inshore zone, caused by the return, under the action of gravity, of the water carried up on the shore by waves. Commonly misnamed a Rip Current. Uniform Building Code (UBC) —A standard building code which sets forth minimum standards for construction. Upcoast —In the United States usage, the coastal direction, generally trending toward the north, from which a current comes. Sediment will often deposit on the upcoast side of a jetty, groin, or headland, reducing the amount of sediment that is available for transport further downcoast. MNewport Beach General Plan Appendix B Glossar Updrift —The direction opposite that of the predominant movement of littoral materials. Urban Design —The attempt to give form, in terms of both beauty and function, to selected urban areas or to whole cities. Urban design is concerned with the location, mass, and design of various urban components and combines elements of urban planning, architecture, and landscape architecture. Urban Open Space —The absence of buildings or development, usually in well - defined volumes, within an urban environment. USACOE —U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. USC— United States Code. USFWS — United States Fish and Wildlife Service (also known as FWS). ' Vernal Pools — Vernal pools are low depressions that typically are flooded and saturated above a hardpan or claypan for several weeks to a few months in the winter and spring. ' Vessel— Watercraft, such as boats, ships, small craft, barges, etc. whether motorized, sail- powered or hand - powered, which are used or capable of being used as a means of transportation, recreation, safety/rescue, service or commerce on water. This includes all vessels of any size (other than models) ' homeported, launched /retrieved, or visiting in Newport Harbor, arriving by water or land, and registered or unregistered under state or federal requirements. Warehousing Use —A use engaged in storage, wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and equipment, excluding bulk storage of materials that are flammable or explosive of that present hazards or conditions commonly recognized as offensive. ' Water Course —Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine or wash in which water flows in a definite channel, bed and banks, and includes any area adjacent thereto subject to inundation by reason of overflow or flood water. ' Water Dependent Use —Those uses that are tied to and require water, including fishing and other vessel rental and charter, water transportation, water public safety and enforcement, marinas, ' boatyards, 'guest clubs, watersports instructional and educational facilities, public and guest docking facilities and landside support uses, dredging, marine construction and harbor service and maintenance uses and related equipment. ' Water Related Use —Those uses that relate to but do not require water, including nautical museums, bait and tackle shops, boat charter, rental, sales, storage, construction and /or repair, marine - related ' retail sales, and marine - related industry. Water Transportation Use —This group of uses includes in- harbor and coastal /offshore ferry services, in- harbor water taxi services, docking, parking, offices and other water and land support ' facilities. Water - Enhanced Use —Those waterfront or waterfront - adjacent land uses and activities, including ' restaurants and residential uses that derive economic, aesthetic and other amenity benefits from proximity to and views of water and water -based activities, but which do not need direct access and proximity to the water in order to accomplish their basic functional and economic operation. ' Newport Beach General Plan M Appendix B Glossar Watershed —The geographical area drained by a river and its connecting tributaries into a common source. A watershed may, and often does, cover a very large geographical region. Wave Climate —The range if wave parameters (Height, period and direction) characteristic of a coastal location. Wave Height —The vertical distance from a wave trough to crest. Wave Length (Wavelength) —The horizontal distance between successive crests or between successive troughs of waves. Wave Period —The time for a wave crest to traverse a distance equal to one wavelength, which is the time for two successive wave crests to pass a fixed point. Wave Run- up—The distance or extent that water from a breaking wave will extend up a beach or structure. Wave —A ridge, deformation, or undulation of the surface of a liquid. On the ocean, most waves are generated by wind and are often referred to as wind waves. Wave -cut Platform —The near - horizontal plane cut by wave action into a bedrock formation at the shoreline. Wetland —Land which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water and includes saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, mudfiats, and fens. Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following attributes: 1. At least periodically, the land supports predominantly hydrophytes; or 2. The substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; or 3. The substrate is non -sod and is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of each year. Wildlife Corridor —The concept of habitat corridors addresses the linkage between large blocks of habitat that allow the safe movement of medium to large mammals from one habitat area to another. The definition of a corridor is varied but corridors may include such areas as greenbelts, refuge systems, underpasses, and biogeographic landbridges, for example. Windward —The direction from which the wind is blowing. Zoning —A police power measure, enacted primarily by units of local government, in which the community is divided into districts or zones within which permitted and special uses are established as are regulations governing lot size, building bulk, placement, and other development standards. Requirements vary from district to district, but they must be uniform within the same district. The zoning ordinance consists of a map and text. Zoning Code —Title 20 of the City- of Newport Beach Municipal Code, as amended. Zoning District —A geographical area of a city zoned with uniform regulations and requirements. Zoning Map —The officially adopted zoning map of the city specifying the uses permitted within certain geographic areas of the city. MNewport Beach General Plan IIZostera Marina —See eelgrass. 1 II II II U II Appendix B Glossar Newport Beach General Plan m HB 5.5 Temporary Rental of Moorings Facilitate access to vacant moorings for temperftty rental use. (Imp 2. 1, 30.1) HB 5.6 Mooring Transfers RegWftte the transfer of mooringg to e4minftte private profits and aHow Foster public access to moorings by enforcing and refining the derelict boat ordinance and regtilating transfers by permit holders. (Imp 2.1, 30.1) HB 5.7 Live Aboard Vessels Allow "live- aboard" vessels, subiect to a reasonable maximum number of renewable annual permits• and provide for regulation and vessel inspection. HB 7.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, and California Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, local universities and colleges, non -profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to maximize improve resources management, implement resource enhancement projects, and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy NR 15.2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) WOTE. STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE) cooperating with Orange County. and California Department of Fish and Game. US Fish and Wildlife Service, local universities and colleges, HB 7.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Consider Aassumeing responsibility from the County to improve, manage, operate and maintain the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary- Muth Center, such that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced, using a combination of public agency and private sector personnel as well as volunteers. (Policy NR 15.3) (Imp 19.3, 40.2) (NOTE. STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE) Assist the County of Orange in its management of the Upper Newport Bas• Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Man• Muth Center, to ensure that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced. (Policy NR 15.3) (Imp 19.3, 40.2) HB4" 8_23Lifnit Seft Liens Animal Impacts on Water Quality Prohibit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay, to tetricariali2ing beats and doelts. (Policy NR .3.22) (Imp 8.1, 30.1) HBA- U_8.24 Limit -Sea Lions Impact Prohibit feeding afti-nals arid depasitifig feed or fish Bay -attd - rRequire measures to deter sea lions from territorializing boats and docks. (Policy NR 3.23) (Imp 8.1, 30.1) HB 10.3 Harbor Area Management Plan Develop a Harbor Area Management Plan that will provide a comprehensive approach to the management of the resources of Newport Bay such as protection of eeWass and other natural resources, dredging for navigation, and continued use of private piers R 11.1) HB 12.1 Tideland Revenue Receive a fair- market rate of return from all tideland users to recapture all related City investment, sen-ices, and management costs. (Imp 44.4) HB 12.3 Tideland Leases and Permits Review the administration of tidelands leases and permits, and consider accepted Best Management Practices to assist in redevelopment, maintenance, and financing of waterfront developments, and to reflect fair-market value in the lease rates. (Imp 44.4) HB 12.4 Tideland Permit Transfer Fees Maintain economicallv suitable transfer fees on all tideland permits. at a level that does not impede pertnit transfers but brines a market return to the tidelands. HB 13 -- Deep water channels that are maintained and enhanced to be navigable by boats. HB 13.1 DredgYng- Sediment Management within Newport Bay Develop a comprehensive sediment management programs that Provides for safe navigation and improved water quality. (Policy NR 13.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.11, 30.1) HISTORICAL RESOURCES ELEMENT HR 2.1 New Development Activities Require that, in accordance with CEQA. new development ta- protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and size mitigate impacts to such resources in Fteeetdanee with t4te requitementg ef GEQA. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of signi ficant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. (Imp 13.2, 17.1) RECREATION ELEMENT R 1.1 Provision of Parkland Require future development to dedicate land or pay in -lieu fees at a minimum of 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons, except for high shall be one acre of parkland per 1.000 residents. (Imp 8.1, 333, 44.3) /NOTE: STAFF RECOMMENDS COMBINING POLICIES R Z 1 AND R Z2AS FOLLOWS) R 1.21 New Residential Subdivisions Require developers of new residential subdivisions to provide parklands at five acres per 1,000 persons, as stated in the City's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance, except for high density development in the or to contribute in -lieu fees for the development of public recreation facilities meeting demands generated by the development's resident population. (Imp 8.1, 33.3, 44.3) R 1.3 High- Density Residential Developments Require developers of new high- density residential developments on parcels eight acres or larger, to provide on -site recreational amenities. For these developments, 44 square feet of on -site recreational amenities shall be provided for each dwelling unit in addition to the requirements under the City's Park Dedication Ordinance. On -site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability- for recreation and outdoor activity. These recreational amenities can also include swimming pools, exercise facilities, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Where there is insufficient land to provide on -site recreational amenities, the developer shall be required to pay the City of Newport Beach cash in- lieu that would be used to develop or upgrade nearby recreation facilities to offset user demand as defined in the City's Park Dedication Fee Ordinance. The acreage of on -site open space developed with residential projects may be credited against the parkland dedication requirements where it is, for example, be°°F_q the p_Li__ s__L _s is accessible to the public during daylight hours, visible from public rights -of -way, arid- and/or is of sufficient size to accommodate recreational use by the public. .,,. --he provision af eft site open no (Imp 2.1, 6. 1, 8.1, 33.3, 44.3) 5 R 1.9 Passive Parks Use underutilized City rights -of -way located on Ocean Boulevard and Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar as passive parks that are accessible for public use. (Imp 33.1, 33.2) R 5.1 Non -City Facilities and Open Space Utilize non -City recreational facilities and open space (i e.g., Newport- Mesa Unified School District, county, and state facilities) to supplement the park and recreational needs of the community. Maintain the use of existing shared facilities, and expand the use of non -city facilities /amenities where desirable and feasible. (Imp 19.2, 19.3, 19.8, 33.2) R 8.5 Support Facilities Protect and, where feasible, expand, and enhance: (Policy HB6.4) (Imp 30.1, 33.1) • Waste pump -out stations • Vessel launching facilities, including non - motorized sail boat launch facilities in kippLow, er Newport Bay • Low -cost public launching facilities • Marinas and dry boat storage facilities • Guest docks at public facilities, yacht clubs and at privately owned - marinas, restaurants and other appropriate locations • Facilities and services for visiting vessels • Facilities necessary to support vessels berthed or moored in the harbor, such as boat haul out facilities • Existing harbor support uses serving the needs of existing waterfront uses, recreational boaters, the boating community, and visiting vessels ARTS AND CULTURAL ELEMENT CA 1 Active and vital arts, sad— cultural, and literarc• activities and programs that enrich the community. CA 1.3 Promotion of Cultural Arts Build public awareness and encourage participation in the City's arts, and- culturaL and literary. activities. (Imp 4421, 43.2) CA 2 Adequate physical facilities and venues that support cultural art and literan programs. 6 CA 2.3 Library Facilities Improve and enhance existing library facilities, collections, and computer facilities. CA 3 Establish a broad range of public and private funding sources to support cultural arts and literar" goals and activities. CA 3.1 Public and Private Sources Support the efforts of non - profit, private and community organizations to apply for public and private grants and promote donations to support art, arm cultural, and literart activities. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) CA 3.2 Volunteer Opportunities Promote and support volunteer opportunities for public involvement in arts, -arid cultural, and literary programs and events. (Imp 43.1, 43.2, 43.3) NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT NR 3.6 Natural Water Bodies Require that development does not degrade natural water bodies. (Policy HB8.6) (Imp 6.1, 11.1, 16.1, 25.1) NR 3.15 Runoff Reduction on Private Property Retain runoff on private property to prevent the transport of pollutants into =eereatioi*1—natural waters bodies; to the maximum extent practicable. (Policy HB8.15) (Imp 11. 1, 16.1) NR 3.22 Animal Impacts on Water Qualm Prohibit feeding animals and depositing food or fish parts in Newport Bay. (Polic)- HB 6.23) amp 8.1, 30.1) 7 NR 3.23 Sea Lion Impact Require measures to deter sea lions from territorializing boats and docks. (Policl- FIB 6.24) amp 81. 30.130.11 NR 7.4 Use of Leaf Blowers Consider eliminating the use of leaf blowers by the City, and discourage their use on private property. (Imp 8.2) (NOTE. STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO POLICIES NR 8.1— 8.5) NR 8.1 Cons-ruetion Eq '. r ineehandeal anj Aih2r ssnP£ovcaxcxx2S that yield low t[s NR 8.1 Management of Construction Activities to Reduce Air Pollution Require developers to use and operate construction equipment- use building materials and paints:, and control dust created by construction activities to minimize air pollutants. (Imp 7.1 16.1). NR 9.1 Efficient Airport Operations Work with John Wayne Airport generated by stationan: and non - stationary- sources. (Imp 19.3) NR 11 habitat --.u?:e Newport Bay eees)-stem, balanced :w:+ maintengnee --r,. e pert ,-_L__ resource. Protection of environmental resources in Newport Harbor while preserving and enhancing public recreational boating opportunities NR 11.1 Harbor Area Management Plan Develop a Harbor Area Management P —lan that will provide a comprehensive approach to the management of the resources of Newport Bay such as protection of eelerass and other natural resources, dredging for navieation, and continued use of-private piers. (Policy NB 10.3) NR 11.2 Joint City /County Study Prepare and fund a Joint Cin- /Counn study that would (a) identify the respective services provided by the Cin and County in Newport Harbor (b) determine the cost of these services (c ) identif opportunities for the City and Count' to realign resources to provide services at reduced costs; (d ) identify the sources of revenue available to defray the cost of those services; () identify potential feasible methods of providing those services other than with public agency personnel such as volunteers. (Policy HB 10.1) NR 16.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, the California Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service. local universities and colleges non -profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to improve resource management, implement resource enhancement projects, and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy HB7.2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) beets NR 11 habitat --.u?:e Newport Bay eees)-stem, balanced :w:+ maintengnee --r,. e pert ,-_L__ resource. Protection of environmental resources in Newport Harbor while preserving and enhancing public recreational boating opportunities NR 11.1 Harbor Area Management Plan Develop a Harbor Area Management P —lan that will provide a comprehensive approach to the management of the resources of Newport Bay such as protection of eelerass and other natural resources, dredging for navieation, and continued use of-private piers. (Policy NB 10.3) NR 11.2 Joint City /County Study Prepare and fund a Joint Cin- /Counn study that would (a) identify the respective services provided by the Cin and County in Newport Harbor (b) determine the cost of these services (c ) identif opportunities for the City and Count' to realign resources to provide services at reduced costs; (d ) identify the sources of revenue available to defray the cost of those services; () identify potential feasible methods of providing those services other than with public agency personnel such as volunteers. (Policy HB 10.1) NR 16.2 Management of Upper Newport Bay State Marine Park Support and implement unified management of the upper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) by collaborating with Orange County, the California Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service. local universities and colleges non -profit corporations with resource management expertise and volunteer organizations to improve resource management, implement resource enhancement projects, and expand opportunities for public access, recreation, and education. (Policy HB7.2) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.16) ./NOTE: STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE) Support and implement collaborative management of the Loper Newport Bay State Marine Park (formerly Ecological Reserve) b cooperating with Orange County. and California Department of Fish and Game. LS Fish and Wildlife Service local universities and colleges. nonprofits, and volunteer organizations to maximize improve resources management. implement resource enhancement proiects NR 16.3 Management of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve Consider - assumeiLig responsibility from the County to improve. manage, operate and maintain the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Bluth Center, such that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced, using a combination of public agency and private sector personnel as well as volunteers. (Policy HB7.3) (Imp 19.3, 40.2) (NOTE: STAFF RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE) Assist the County of Orange in its management of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, including the Peter and Mary Muth Center, to ensure that natural resources and public education programs are enhanced. (Policy NR 15.3) (Imo 19.3 .40 2) NR 17.1 Open Space Protection Protect, conserve, and maintain; designated open space areas that define the City's urban form, serve as habitat for many species, and provide recreational opportunities. (Imp 1.2, 2.1) SAFETY ELEMENT S1 Protection of eople and property are- nfeteeted-from the ?adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and rogue waves people 51,3 Beach Replenishment _ _ Replettishtnent the 'Maintain beach width, critical protection such projects as the Surfside- Sunset /West Newport Beach 10 Renlesushment Program. Wide beaelies pfovide - -n against tsttqftt. . (Imp 31.1, 33. S2 Protection of eople and property y are-prateFted4rom the rkadverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges and seiches . S2.3 Use of Temporary Shoreline Protection Gofttii- aLtilize temporary sand dunes in shoreline areas to protect buildings and infrastructure from wave up -rush, while minimising significant impacts to coastal access and resources. (Imp 22.2) S3 Protection of wple and properr� gre pretested from the Aadverse effects of coastal erosion S3.2 Beach Width Monitoring Corm u_—t,,- �Nlonitor beach width and elevations and analvze monitoring data to establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or deflation will reach a point that it could expose the backshore development to flooding or damage from storm waves. (Policy HB 13.5) (Imp 38.1) S4.1 Updating of Building and Fire Codes =Regularly update building and fire codes to provide for seismic safety, design. (Imp 7.1) S4.3 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Ge n—�---e-ta---rRequire the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. (Imp 7.1, 37.1) S6.6 Database Maintenance of Interface Areas = Nfaintain a database of parcels in urban wildland interface areas. (Imp 39.1) S6.7 Properties within Interface Areas Conduct regular inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and direct property owners to bring their property into compliance with fine inspection standards. (Imp 39.2) 11 S6.8 Update Building and Fire Codes Gex6fttt -rRegularly update building and fire codes to provide for fire safety design. (Imp 7.1) S8.5 Limit John Wavne Expansion Oppose any facility- expansions that would increase air operations at John Wayne Airport, except those described in the Settlement Agreement Extension. S9.9 Effective Emergency Evacuation Programs Develop, implement, and maintain an effective evacuation program for Balboa Peninsula and other areas of risk in the event of a natural disaster. NOISE ELEMENT N 1.1 Field Surveys for New Development Require that all proposed projects are compatible with the noise environment through use of Table N2, and enforce the interior and exterior noise standards shown in Table N3. Applicants for Pproposed projects located in areas projected to be exposed to a CNEL of 60 dBA and higher, as shown on Figuresh4 N5, and N6 may shftA fa)-conduct a field survey or other modeling acceptable to the Ciro to dam — modify the depicted noise contours based on existing development characteristics topography, traffic speeds and other ......... as .—� be modified from these depicted aft Figure �iS by tThese findings shall be used to determine the level of interior and exterior noise attenuationem3esme €er whieh the _ _ _ha b_ required that the prejeet to - i , (Imp 2.1, 12.1) N 1.2 Remodeling and Additions of Structures Require that all remodeling and additions of structures comply with the noise standards shown in Table-P43 N2. (Imp. 7.1, 16.1). MINE 12 (NOTE. ADDITION TO TABLE N2. BELOW. REPLACES THIS POLICI� N 3.1 New Development Ensure new development is compatible with the noise environment by using the airport noise contour maps defined by the �'A AELL'P as guides to future planning and development decisions. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 12.1) N 3.2 Residential Development Require that residential development in the Airport Area be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) unless the Ci Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance with applicable law. N 3.23 Sensitive Noise Uses Require that any residential or sensitive noise uses to be located within the 60 dBA or 65 dBA CNEL airport noise contour as defined be the TWA AELUP maintain an interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL. (Imp 4.1) 13 x a Residential Single Family, Two Family, Multiple Family A A B C C D D R idential Mixed Use' A A A B C C D Residential Mobile Home A A B C C D D Commercial Hotel, Motel, Transient Lodging A Regional, District A B B C C D Commercial Regional, Village Commercial Retail, Bank, Restaurant, Movie Theatre A A A A B B C District, Special Commercial Industrial Office Building, Research and Development, A A A B B C D Institutional Professional Offices, City Office Building Commercial Recreational Amphitheatre, Concert Hall Auditorium, Meeting Hall B B C C D D D Institutional Civic Center Commercial Children's Amusement Park, Miniature Golf Course, A A A B B D D Recreation Go -cart Track, Equestrian Center, Sports Club Commercial General, Special Automobile Service Station, Auto Dealership, A A A A B B B Industrial, Institutional Manufacturing, Warehousing, Wholesale, Utilities Institutional Hospital, Church, Library, Schools' Classroom A A B C C D D Open Space Parks A A A B C D D Open Space Golf Course, Cemeteries, Nature Centers Wildlife A A A A B C C Reserves, Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Agriculture A A A A A A A SOURCE: Newport Beach, 2006 Zone A: Clearly Compatible — Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction without any special noise insulation requirements. Zone B: Normally Compatible —New construction or development should be undertaken only after detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements and are made and needed noise insulation features in the design are determined. Conventional construction, with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning, will normally suffice. Zone C: Normally Incompatible —New construction or development should generally be discouraged. If new construction or development does proceed, a detailed analysis of noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features induced in the design. Zoe D: Cleady Incompatible —New construction or development should generally not be undertaken. (`nn:Anen —1—;— —;— ,.A— A, fnr— ;.M...n -- -4 cc AD n"M - --:AnA of A A An A r111=1 14 FROM : v iD N1SpiL l :;7/oz :ii'::3A FPX NO. iii U. Al r. 07 2006 09: 35RM P1 Airport Working Group of Orange County, Inc. April 6, 2006 Honorable Mayor Webb, and Members of the City Council Chairman Toerge, and Members of the City Planning Commission The Airport Working Group (AWG) has served the city of Newport Beach for 20+ years in an effort to protect the people under the flight path of the John Wayne airport from the effects of the required operations. The AWG Board has become aware that one of the Policies of the proposed Newport Beach General Plan Update has been deleted from the draft General Plan presently before you. This policy was formerly numbered Safety Element Policy number S 8.6, and read as follows: "Oppose any facility expansions that would increase air operations proposed for John Wayne Airport, except in Consideration of the extension or modification of flight limitations specified in the Settlement Agreement." AWG is cognizant of Noise Element Policy number N 3.4, which reads as follows: "Oppose any attempt to modify the existing noise restrictions, including the existing curfew and the General Aviation Noise Ordinance, unless the modifications benefit City residents." The Board of Directors of the AWG feels that these are two entirely separate matters; and that the City's position in opposition to additional facilities at JWA that are not in accordance with the Settlement Agreement is such a basic part of the City's attitude with respect to JWA, that it should remain a part of the Policies of the General Plan. To delete this Policy suggests weakness in the City's resolve in this extremely important issue to the City's residents, in AWG's opinion. 0 �T - -n AWG urges the City to restore former Policy S 6.6 to the City's Proposed General Plan. o m f't'1 Sincerely, _ [TI Tom Naughton, P rdent AWG < o a rJ _ x z 1048 Irvine Avenue + PMB 467 • Newport Beach • California • 92660 • (949) 224 5504 FROM :EATON RESIDENCE .d April 5, 2006 FAX NO. :949 -760 -1691 Apr. 07 2606 12:09PM P1 COUNCIL AGE 'Q AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION FOR ORANGE COUNTY 3160 Airway Avenue • Costa Mesa, California 92626 - 949.252.5170 fax: 949252.6012 City of Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update - Noise Element Dear Members of the Planning Commission: 0 nT M 0 rn rn_ cn J < N M 0 The Orange County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) offers the following comments on the City of Newport Beach Draft General Plan Update for your consideration. Our comments focus primarily on the Draft General Plan Noise Element dial is agendized for the April 6, 2006 Planning Commission hearing. Additional comments on other Elements will follow based upon your hearing schedule for these Elements. \ On page 12 -27.of the Draft Noise Element relating to compatibility with John Wayne Airport (JWA), polio N 3.1 addressing new development should specify "Ensure new development is compatible with the noise environment by using the airport noise contours as contained in the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AFI.UP) Jnr JWA as guides for future planning and development decisions. On page 12-27 of the Draft Noise Element, polic N 3. shoold include an additional sentence as follows to ensure compatibiliiy with the JWA AELUP: "An avigation easement for noise must also be dedicated to the JWA airport proprietor prior to issuance of building permits, applicable to residential uses within the 65 dB CNEL in accordance with JWA AELUP policy." The JWA AELUP states that "All residential units are inconsistent in Noise Impact Zone "1" [65 dB CNEL and above3 unless it can be shown conclusively that such units are sufficiently sound attenuated for present and projected noise exposures, which shall be the energy sum of an noise Impacting the project, so as not to exceed an interior standard of 45 dB CNEL, with accompanying dedication of an avigation easement for noise to the airport proprietor applicable to single family residettocs, multi - family residences and mobile homes. Furthermore, all residential units are to be sufficiently indoor oriented so as to preclude noise impingement on outdoor living areas... " On page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise 6'lement, polic 3.3 sttrtes that with regard to airport contours the City of Newport Beach will "Use noise level contours based on the most likely estimate of future airport contours, rather than on assumptions of less likely future operations in determining allowable uses, to the maximum extern allowed by law. (Imp 8.1)." However, to be consistent with ALUC policy for JWA, the City must refer to the noise contours specified in the AELUP for JWA. The contours contained in the JWA AELUP are derived from the 1985 Master Plan fbr John Wayne Airport. Only the 1985 CNEL contours may be utilized to determine AELUP consistency for planning purposes around JWA. On page 12 -21 of the Draft Noise Element, correct reference is made to the 1985 Master Plan for JWA and the aircraft noise contours that are used for planning purposes by the County of Orange and Airport Land Use Commission. We FROM :ERTON RESIDENCE FAX NO. :949 -760 -1691 Rpr. 07 2006 12:09PM P2 suggest that all references tbroughout the General Plan Update Elements provide the specific references to the 1985 Master Plan aircraft contours contained in the JWA AELUP. Although the Draft Land Use Element is not agendized for the April 6, 2006 Planning Commission hearing, there are portions of the Land Use Element that relate to planned residential and open space development within the JWA 65 d8 CNEL contow defined in the JWA AELUP as Noise Impact Lone "I." Please refer to the JWA ATLUP for ALUC policy related to such uses within this Noise Impact Zone. Additionally, in Figure LIJ23 Airport Area Residential Villages Illustrative Concept Diagram, both the Settleinant Agreement 65 dB CNEL contour and the 1985 Master Plan 65 dB CNEL contour are shown. The Settlement Agreement contour was not adopted for planning purposes aroundJWA, nor included iathaJWAAELUP. To remain consistent with theAELUrforJWA, the 1985 JWA Master Flan contours should be used in the General Plan Update. We suggest that your policies on noise compatibility with JWA contained in the Noise Element coincide with your proposed Airport Compatibility policies found in the General Plan Land Use Element on page 3 -106. Section LU 6.15.24 covers Airport Compatibility issues and requires . ...that all development be constructed within the height limits and residential be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA Clr'EL noise contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP), unless the City Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance with applicable law..." We recommend the use of the above language throughout the General Plan to clarify the use of the noise contour as specified by the JWA AELUP. Thank you for considering these comments on the Draft General Plan Update. W e request that these changes be included in your Draft General Plan Update prior to action by your City Council. Should you require additional unformation please contact me at 949.252.5170 or via email at krigoni^a acair.com, Sincerely, Kari A. Rigoni Executive Officer cc: Airport Land Use Commissioners Alan L. Murphy, Director, JWA Greg Ramirez, City of Newport Beach FROM :EATON RESIDENCE f f�f Alan L MwpM' TJrpartEAreCtpt 3; fi� nii�ya'y.hcC�pC 4t9.Si2.,SiTi 9- ;%252.; 1 U rdx 72 FAX NO. :949- 766 -1691 Apr. 67 2006 12:10PM P3 COUNCIL AG N A (7 T � T April 6, 2006 om C, r- .T City of Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport liodlevaxd —� P.O..Bok 1768 c < Newport Beach, CA 92658 -891.5 v� Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update - .noise Element DearMambers of the Planning Commission: Jahn Wayne Airport has taken the opportunity to review portions of the City of Newport Beach's Draft General Plan .update. We understand that your Commission will be conducting a hearing on certain Eleimmts of the Than General Plan on April 6,2906, including the Draft Noise.Eiement. We request that you consider the following comments as part of your Planning Commission proceedings and hope that you will include these suggestions as revisium to your documents. Of primary concern to John Wayne Airport (JWA) is . the ability to ensure the continued operation of the airport and to protecrthe public from the adverse affects of airport noise. As the City plans for its future and considers.changes to its General Plan, we ask that compatibility with JWA be fully addressed: Since alarge portion of the City's jurisdiction falls within airport impact zones as defined by the Airport Enviromr Lund Use Plan. (AELUP) brJ1V4, California Public utilities Code Section 21670, and the "Height Restriction Zone" and "Obstm& ion Imaginary Surfaces" as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 77., the City's General Plan should incorporate l&nguage.to ensure airport compatibility based upon criteria and policies defined in these plans and regulations, Spccific areas that should be clarified within the Draft Noise Element are as follows: I) Polic pColpment on pave 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element addressing new compatibility with JWA should be revised to read, "Ensure new developent is compatible x ^:tl-: the noise environment by using the airport noise contours as contaiacd in the Airjrort Environs Lam! Use Plan (AELUT) 1or3fVA as -the guide for future planning and development decisions.' 2) The JWA AELUP states that "All residential units are incorisister-t in Noisc .Impact lone "1" [65 dB CNEL and above] unless it can be shown conclusively that such units are sufficiently sound attenuated M � m t < N 1"rl a rn FROM :EATON RESIDENCE FAX NO. :949 -760 -1691 Apr. 67 2066 12:10PM P4 for present and projected noise exposures, which shatl be the energy sum of all noise impacting the project, so as not to excced an interior standard of 45 dB CNEL, with accompatlying dedication of an avigation easement:for noise to the airport proprietor applicable to single family residences, multifamily residences and mobile homes.. Furthermore, all residential units are to be sufficiently.indoor oriented so as to(� �ec.lude noise impingement on outdoor.living areas..." Policy NN.. on page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, should be revised to include an additional sentence to ensure compatibility with the above section of the JWA AELUP as follows: "�Aa avigation easement for noise mast also be dedicated to the 1tti A airport proprietor prior to issuance of building permits, applicable to .residential uses within the 65 dB CNEL in accordance withJWA A,ELUP Policy." 3) Policy 3:3 on page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, states that with reg to airport contours, the City of Newport Beach will "Use noise level contours based on the most likely estimate of fiture airport contours, rather than on assumptions of less likely future operations in detetminuzg allowable uses,, to the maximum extent allowed by law. (imp 8.1)." This policy should be revised to specify that the noise level contours used will be the approved 1985 JWA Master Plan contours, nn page 1221 of the Draft Noise Element, correct reference is made to the "1%5 Master Plan for John Wayne Airporf' and "the aircraft noise contours that are used .for planning purpbscs by the County of Orange and Airport Land Use Commission." Allreferences in the General Plan Update Elements should specifically refer to the 1985 JWA Master Plan aircraft contours eonmincd in the.JWA AEL UP. 4) Portions of the Draft Land Ilse Element show planned residential and open space development within the JWA Master Plan 65 dB; CNEL J� contour (Figure.LU23.Airport Area Residential Village$ Illustrative I Concept Diagram). The County of Orange and JWA oppose new residential development wvithin this 65 dm CK'EL contour and we request that the proposed land use within the contour be revised to reflect non - .residential uses. 5) Figure LU23, Airport Area Residential. Villages Illustrative Concept iaiagram, shows both the Settlement Agreement 65 dR CNEL contour II and the 1985 Master Plan 65 d13 CNEL contour. The Settlement Agreement contour was not adopted for planning purposes around MA. The 1985 JWA Master Plan contours.shotdd be used is the J City's General Plan Update. FROM :EATON RESIDENCE FRY NO. :949 - 760 -1691 Apr. 07 2006 12:11PM PS 6) We suggest that the City's policies on raise compinibiiity with JWA contained in the General Plan Noise Element coincide with the proposed ' "Airport Compatibility' policies found in-the General Plan Land Use .Element on page 3406 and be revised in accordance with the comments noted above. Section LU 6.15.24.addresses Airport Compatibility issues and requires "..:that all developmentbe constructed within the height limits and residential be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP), unless the City Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance;witb applicable law..." We recommend the use of the above language throughoutthe General Plan to clarify the use of the 1985 JWA Master Plan 65 dB CALL noise contour. Thank you for considering these comments and requested revisions to the Draft General Plan Update prior to action by your City. Council. Should you require additional information please contact Kari Rigoni at 949.252.5184 or via email at kriaonaocair.com. Sincerely, an L. Murphy Airport Director cc: Airport Land Use Commission Greg Ramirez, City of Newport Beach M iN J L ' J lUORTM Orange County, California Alan L. Murphy Airport Director 3160 Airway Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 -4608 949.252.5171 949.2.52.5178 fax www.ocair.com z Jn Q IWP "RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA PRINT E,:" f 1i -I Db April 10, 2006 City of Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update (Agenda Item 14) Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the City of Newport Beach General Plan Update. John Wayne Airport (JWA) has recently submitted comments to your Planning Commission which include suggestions for revising portions of your draft General Plan Elements to ensure airport compatibility. I have attached these comments for your Council's consideration. As you know, John Wayne Airport must protect the continued operation of the airport as well as protect the public from the adverse affects of airport noise. As the City plans for its future and considers changes to its General Plan, we ask that careful consideration be given to compatibility with JWA. Should you have any questions or require additional information related to JWA operations, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincere] , 7 hm L. Murphy Airport Director cc: James W. Silva, Supervisor, District 2 0 Airport Land Use Commission y p :Tr. r:] C T J m `� W Y M X ��X pAIRRPM Orange County, California Alan L. Murphy Airport Director 3160 Airway Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 -4608 949.252,5171 949.252.5178 fax Navw.ocair.com ' OR T �r �ti ona April 6, 2006 City of Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update - Noise Element Dear Members of the Planning Commission: John Wayne Airport has taken the opportunity to review portions of the City of Newport Beach's Draft General Plan Update. We understand that your Commission will be conducting a hearing on certain Elements of the Draft General Plan on April 6, 2006, including the Draft Noise Element. We request that you consider the following comments as part of your Planning Commission proceedings and hope that you will include these suggestions as revisions to your documents. Of primary concern to John Wayne Airport (JWA) is the ability to ensure the continued operation of the airport and to protect the public from the adverse affects of airport noise. As the City plans for its future and considers changes to its General Plan, we ask that compatibility with JWA be fully addressed. Since a large portion of the City's jurisdiction falls within airport impact zones as defined by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AEL UP) for JWA, California Public Utilities Code Section 21670, and the "Height Restriction Zone" and "Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces" as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 77, the City's General Plan should incorporate language to ensure airport compatibility based upon criteria and policies defined in these plans and regulations. Specific areas that should be clarified within the Draft Noise Element are as follows: 1) Policy N 3.1 on page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element addressing new development compatibility with JWA should be revised to read, "Ensure new development is compatible with the noise environment by using the airport noise contours as contained in the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AEL UP) for JWA as the guide for future planning and development decisions." 2) The JWA AELUP states that "All residential units are inconsistent in Noise Impact Zone "1" [65 dB CNEL and above] unless it can be shown conclusively that such units are sufficiently sound attenuated for present and projected noise exposures, which shall be the energy sum of all noise impacting the project, so as not to exceed an interior standard of 45 dB CNEL, with accompanying dedication of an avigation easement for noise to the airport proprietor applicable to single family residences, multi - family residences and mobile homes. Furthermore, all residential units are to be sufficiently indoor oriented so as to preclude noise impingement on outdoor living areas..." Policy N 3.2 on page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, should be revised to include an additional sentence to ensure compatibility with the above section of the JWA AEL UP as follows: "An avigation easement for noise must also be dedicated to the JWA airport proprietor prior to issuance of building permits, applicable to residential uses within the 65 dB CNEL in accordance with JWA AEL UP policy." 3) Policy N 3.3 on page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, states that with regard to airport contours, the City of Newport Beach will "Use noise level contours based on the most likely estimate of future airport contours, rather than on assumptions of less likely future operations in determining allowable uses, to the maximum extent allowed by law. (Imp 8.1)." This policy should be revised to specify that the noise level contours used will be the approved 1985 JWA Master Plan contours. On page 12 -21 of the Draft Noise Element, correct reference is made to the "1985 Master Plan for John Wayne Airport" and "the aircraft noise contours that are used for planning purposes by the County of Orange and Airport Land Use Commission." All references in the General Plan Update Elements should specifically refer to the 1985 JWA Master Plan aircraft contours contained in the JWA AELUP. 4) Portions of the Draft Land Use Element show planned residential and open space development within the JWA Master Plan 65 dB CNEL contour (Figure LU23 Airport Area Residential Villages Illustrative Concept Diagram). The County of Orange and JWA oppose new residential development within this 65 dB CNEL contour and we request that the proposed land use within the contour be revised to reflect non - residential uses. 5) Figure LU23, Airport Area Residential Villages Illustrative Concept Diagram, shows both the Settlement Agreement 65 dB CNEL contour and the 1985 Master Plan 65 dB CNEL contour. The Settlement Agreement contour was not adopted for planning purposes around JWA. The 1985 JWA Master Plan contours should be used in the City's General Plan Update. 6) We suggest that the City's policies on noise compatibility with JWA contained in the General Plan Noise Element coincide with the proposed "Airport Compatibility" policies found in the General Plan Land Use Element on page 3 -106 and be revised in accordance with the comments noted above. Section LU 6.15.24 addresses Airport Compatibility issues and requires "...that all development be constructed within the height limits and residential be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP), unless the City Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance.with applicable law..." We recommend the use of the above language throughout the General Plan to clarify the use of the 1985 JWA Master Plan 65 dB CNEL noise contour. Thank you for considering these comments and requested revisions to the Draft General Plan Update prior to action by your City Council. Should you require additional information please contact Kari Rigoni at 949.252.5284 or via email at krigonioocair.com. Sincerely, Alan L. Murphy Airport Director cc: Airport Land Use Commission Greg Ramirez, City of Newport Beach April 10, 2006 AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION FOR ORANGE COUNTY 3160 Airway Avenue • Costa Mesa, California 92626. 949.252.5170 fax: 949.252.6012 City of Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update (Agenda Item 14) Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: The Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) of Orange County thanks you for the opportunity to provide comments on the City of Newport Beach General Plan update. We request consideration of the attached comments that were originally submitted by ALUC to the Planning Commission for its April 6, 2006 meeting. It is important to the ALUC that the City's General Plan Elements contain policies related to noise and land use that are consistent with the AELUP for John Wayne Airport. We respectfully request consideration of these comments by your Honorable Council as you discuss Agenda Item 14 on April 11, 2006 and request that the changes suggested in our letter to the Planning Commission be included in your Draft General Plan Update. Should you require additional information please contact me at 949.252.5170 or via email at krigoni2ocair.com. Sincerely, e Q U � Kari A. Rigoni < x Executive Officer M 0 1'11 cc: Airport Land Use Commissioners fn Alan L. Murphy, Director, JWA o o Greg Ramirez, City of Newport Beach c� > rn April 5, 2006 AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION FOR ORANGE COUNTY 3160 Airway Avenue • Costa Mesa, California 92626 - 949.252.5170 fax: 949.252.6012 City of Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Subject: Comment on Draft General Plan Update - Noise Element Dear Members of the Planning Commission: The Orange County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) offers the following comments on the City of Newport Beach Draft General Plan Update for your consideration. Our comments focus primarily on the Draft General Plan Noise Element that is agendized for the April 6, 2006 Planning Commission hearing. Additional comments on other Elements will follow based upon your hearing schedule for these Elements. On page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element relating to compatibility with John Wayne Airport (JWA), policy N 3.1 addressing new development should specify "Ensure new development is compatible with the noise environment by using the airport noise contours as contained in the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP) for JWA as guides for future planning and development decisions." On page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, policy N 3.2 should include an additional sentence as follows to ensure compatibility with the JWA AELUP: "An avigation easement for noise must also be dedicated to the JWA airport proprietor prior to issuance of building permits, applicable to residential uses within the 65 dB CNEL in accordance with JWA AELUP policy." The JWA AELUP states that "All residential units are inconsistent in Noise Impact Zone "1" [65 dB CNEL and above] unless it can be shown conclusively that such units are sufficiently sound attenuated for present and projected noise exposures, which shall be the energy sum of all noise impacting the project, so as not to exceed an interior standard of 45 dB CNEL, with accompanying dedication of an avigation easement for noise to the airport proprietor applicable to single family residences, multi - family residences and mobile homes. Furthermore, all residential units are to be sufficiently indoor oriented so as to preclude noise impingement on outdoor living areas..." On page 12 -27 of the Draft Noise Element, policy N 3.3 states that with regard to airport contours the City of Newport Beach will "Use noise level contours based on the most likely estimate of future airport contours, rather than on assumptions of less likely future operations in determining allowable uses, to the maximum extent allowed by law. (Imp 8.1)." However, to be consistent with ALUC policy for JWA, the City must refer to the noise contours specified in the AELUPfor JWA. The contours contained in the JWA AELUP are derived from the 1985 Master Planfor John Wayne Airport. Only the 1985 CNEL contours may be utilized to determine AELUP consistency for planning purposes around JWA. On page 12 -21 of the Draft Noise Element, correct reference is made to the 1985 Master Plan for JWA and the aircraft noise contours that are used for planning purposes by the County of Orange and Airport Land Use Commission. We suggest that all references throughout the General Plan Update Elements provide the specific references to the 1985 Master Plan aircraft contours contained in the JWA AELUP. Although the Draft Land Use Element is not agendized for the April 6, 2006 Planning Commission hearing, there are portions of the Land Use Element that relate to planned residential and open space development within the JWA 65 dB CNEL contour defined in the JWA AELUP as Noise Impact Zone "1." Please refer to the JWA AEL UP for ALUC policy related to such uses within this Noise Impact Zone. Additionally, in Figure LU23 Airport Area Residential Villages Illustrative Concept Diagram, both the Settlement Agreement 65 dB CNEL contour and the 1985 Master Plan 65 dB CNEL contour are shown. The Settlement Agreement contour was not adopted for planning purposes around JWA, nor included in the JWA AELUP. To remain consistent with the AELUP for JWA, the 1985 JWA Master Plan contours should be used in the General Plan Update. We suggest that your policies on noise compatibility with JWA contained in the Noise Element coincide with your proposed Airport Compatibility policies found in the General Plan Land Use Element on page 3 -106. Section LU 6.15.24 covers Airport Compatibility issues and requires "...that all development be constructed within the height limits and residential be located outside of areas exposed to the 65 dBA CNEL noise contour specified by the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP), unless the City Council makes appropriate findings for an override in accordance with applicable law..." We recommend the use of the above language throughout the General Plan to clarify the use of the noise contour as specified by the JWA AELUP. Thank you for considering these comments on the Draft General Plan Update. We request that these changes be included in your Draft General Plan Update prior to action by your City Council. Should you require additional information please contact me at 949.252.5170 or via email at kri oni .ocaiccom. Sincerely, Kari A. Rigoni Executive Officer cc: Airport Land Use Commissioners Alan L. Murphy, Director, JWA Greg Ramirez, City of Newport Beach