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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Plan UpdateCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 6 April 6, 2006 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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 20, 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. 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. Staff will provide the Commission with an update on the workshop at the hearing. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 6, 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 a clear and complete as possible. Therrefore, 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 Commission as early as possible, to assist in preparing responses to comments and preparing the Final EIR for the Commission'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. 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 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 Planning Commission 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. Existing Introduction: Improper mooring transfers, leading to a lack of public access to available moorings. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 6, 2006 Page 3 Recommended Introduction: Inadequate 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 12.4: 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. Existing Policy HB 13.1: Support and assist in the management of dredging within Newport Bay. General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 6, 2006 Page 4 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 5.8. 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 of the number of recommended revisions to this Element, we are preparing a strikeout and underline version of this element, which will be provided to the commission on Monday, April 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 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 General Plan Update and Draft EIR April 6, 2006 Page 5 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: Sharon Wood Assistant City Manager Attachments: 1. Comparison Copy of Draft General Plan Policies 2. Letter from Harbor Commission Harbor and Bay Element Contents CHAPTER 4 Harbor and Bay Element ................................................ ..............................1 Diversityof Land Uses ...................................................... ............................... I Diversityof Water Uses ...................................................... ..............................3 PublicAccess .................................................................... ..............................3 Water Quality and The Environment .............................. ..............................3 VisualCharacter ............................................................... ..............................3 Administration................................................................... ..............................3 CHAPTER 6 Historical Resources Element ........................................ ............................... 3 CHAPTER 8 Recreation Element ....................................................... ............................... 3 Park and Recreation Facilities ......................................... ..............................3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Tsunamis and Rogue Wave Recreation Programs ........................................................ ..............................3 Hazards...................................................................... ............................... SharedFacilities ................................................................. ..............................3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Storm Surge and Seiche Hazards ........ Coastal Recreation and Support Facilities .................... ..............................3 WaterSupply ..................................................................... ..............................3 Marine Recreation ............................................................ ..............................3 WaterQuality .................................................................... ..............................3 PublicAccess .................................................................... ..............................3 AirQuality .......................................................................... ..............................3 CHAPTER 9 Arts and Cultural Element ............................................. ............................... 3 Participation in Culture and Arts ..................................... ..............................3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Tsunamis and Rogue Wave Provision of Physical Facilities .......................................... ..............................3 Hazards...................................................................... ............................... Funding.............................................................................. ..............................3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Storm Surge and Seiche Hazards ........ CHAPTER 10 Natural Resources Element ......................................... ............................... 3 WaterSupply ..................................................................... ..............................3 WaterQuality .................................................................... ..............................3 AirQuality .......................................................................... ..............................3 Biological Resources ......................................................... ..............................3 Open Space Resources ................................................... ..............................3 Archaeological and Paleontological Resources ......... ..............................3 Mineral Resources ............................................................. ..............................3 3 Visual Resources ................................................................ ..............................3 Energy Conservation ........................................................ ..............................3 CHAPTER 11 Safety Element ............................................................... ..............................3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Tsunamis and Rogue Wave Hazards...................................................................... ............................... 3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Storm Surge and Seiche Hazards ........ 3 Coastal Hazards: Minimization of Coastal Erosion Hazard ........................3 Seismic and Geologic Hazards: Minimization of Seismic and GeologicHazards ..................................................... ..............................3 Flood Hazards: Protection from Flooding Risks .............. ..............................3 Fire Hazards: Protection from Wildfire and Urban Fire Risk .........................3 Hazardous Materials: Minimization of Hazardous Materials Exposure.................................................................... ............................... 3 Aviation Hazards: Protection from Aviation - Related Hazards ...................3 Disaster Planning: Adequate Disaster Planning ............ ..............................3 Newport Beach General Plan Harbor and Bay Element CHAPTER 12 Noise Element ................ ............................... Noise and Land Use Compatibility... Transportation - Related Noise............ Nontronsportation- Related Noise..... Construction Noise ............................. 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N ,7 °c G vii r� W g F 0 °. o W °a C °uCI d 4� w � o a oL2 _a d a d C m 3 s v a m m 0 a 3 0 Z w W �o z a v c m r u 0 m m t 0 a 3 m z C N E N Mu a) N O z C O 4 a d e d v s V O d m O a 3 m z E a) W a� N O Z D N c d L U D d ro O Q 3 d Z March 8, 2006 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 ough, 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 l01 X' 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 permit 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 reasonable 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 Laneuai a 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 LanLmaee 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 c Watershed Erosion Control Committee should be encouraged to promptly implement best management practices necessary for water quality compliance with the Sediment TMDL. o An annuity fund for the continued maintenance of the sedimentation basins in the Upper Bay needs to be fully funded o 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. �D 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 the joint 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. 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 Natural 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 Ciit} , 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 Cary. 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 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 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Newport Beach operates a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) under a permit issued pursuant to the IsWienal PeIlatat- Di "Eininati�c_ sten -�NPI)ES )• M4 permits re q uire an aggre ssive water quak ordinance that requires the City to enforce rules and regulations designed-to teduee pellutmts-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 Natural Resources Elemen Citys 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 confortnity 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 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 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 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 tem, 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 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 Dall's 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 tem. 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 found along the Newport Beach coastline Local Coas tal 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 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. Morning Canyon Environmental Study Area 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 Change, 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 Beach General Plan Figure NR1 Biological Resources Pg 1 -11x17 color Natural Resources Element Newporf Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Pg 2 -11x17 color Newport Beach General Plan Figure NR2 Environmental Study Areas Pg 1 -11x17 color Natural Resources Element Newport Beach General Plan Nnfurnl Resources Element Pg 2 -11x17 color MINIewport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Upper Newport Bay The City Council has consistently supported the concept of developing, in cooperation with CDFG and the County of Grange, a facility on Shellmaker 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 Count)Foperated 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 plannin&Mesign 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 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 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 properly 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 respeet the natural envirenmental ehffaeteiisties Open space is generally non -urban in Newport Beach General Plan Nntnrnl Rpcnurces 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 biolozical resources, coastal beaches, and sensitive coastal bluffs. Upper Newport Say 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 fir�en - oil d QOSA). CIOSA is an agreement between the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company that allowed construction G,-eral— -lan- 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. INNewport Beach General Plan 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 Cary 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 Natural 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 W) within the City are either classified as containing no significant mineral deposits (MRZ -1), or the significance of mineral deposits has not been determined W -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 Mountains. 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 Gty's more than 441 acres of parkland and passive open space, including the Grystal 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 strictures consistent with the Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element unique character and visual scale of Newport Beach. Located throughout Newport Beach, the Cites 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 Gras 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. 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 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) NR 2 Expanded use of alternative water sources to provide adequate water supplies for present uses and future growth 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 opportwuties for customers, and expand recycled water infrastructure and programs, when feasible. (Imp 23.1) NR 2.2 Advanced WaterTreatmentProcesses 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) NR 3.1 Information and Education on Water Quality Issues Support the development of a model (ph)sical 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 1-1138.1) (Imp 19.3, 19.7, 19.11, 19.12) Newport Beach General Plan 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. (PolicyHB8.4) (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 WaterBodies 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 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. (PolicyHB8.10) (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 BMPs that do not require infiltration, where infiltration of runoff would exacerbate geologic hazards. (PolicyHB8.13) (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 Redaction 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. (PolicyHB8.16) (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 HB8.17) (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 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) (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 min� 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 (fMDLs) 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 (WE Q. (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 6.1,19.11,193, 25.1) Newport Beach General Plan 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. 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 phunbing 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) NR 6 Reduced mobile source emissions. 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) INNewport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element NR 6.2 Mixed -Use Development Support mixed -use development consisting of commercial or office with residential toes 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 btu 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 ahemative 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 (BNW) 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) N R 8 Reduced air pollutant emissions from construction activities. 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 minimise air pollutants. (Imp 7.1,16.1) NR 8.3 Construction Equipment Operation Require developers to rum 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 mirrimize 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 JWA operations. 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. Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Semeniuk Slough 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 Pen-nit 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 tare resources against any significant disruption of habitat values. (Imp 2.1, 11.1, 12.1) INNewport Beach General Plan 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 Natural Resources Element NR 10.12 Giant Kelp Reforestation Support giant kelp reforestation programs oceanward of Crystal Cove State Park (Imp 193,19.11,19.12, 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 lions 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. NR 11.1 Eelgrass Protection Avoid impacts to eelgrass (Zostera marina) to the extent feasible. Mitigate losses of eelgrass in accordance with the Southern California Eelgrass M igation 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 (Zostera manna) 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. 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. 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) 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 HB132) (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. 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 102, 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 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, 40.2) 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 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 HB822) (Imp 2.1, 33.1) NR 17 Maintenance and expansion of designated open space resources. Banning Ranch Environmental Sfudy Area 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 PolicyManual] (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 Grange County, whenever possible. (Imp 13.1) NR 19 Minimized impacts from oil and gas drilling activities. MNewport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element West Newport oil Field operations NR 19.1 New and Existing Extraction Activities Prohibit additional oil, gas and other hydrocarbon extraction activities within the Caty 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) NR 20 Preservation of significant visual resources. Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element 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 NW), 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 Figure NR3 Coastal Views Pg 1- 8.5x11 color Natural Resources Element Newport Beach General Plan Natural Resources Element Pg 2- 8.5x11 color MNewport Beach General Plan 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 NbcArthur 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 CorridorAmenities 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. 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. 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 (Hakor 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) MNewport 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 strictures 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 reproved 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) 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 energ},-efficient design features. (Imp 7.1) Newport Beach General Plan 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. (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