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Background Materials
Status Reports from November 13, 2018 Workshop
STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
ATTACHMENT 2
Status Report on
General Plan Implementation Programs
November 2018
Status of General Plan Implementation Programs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Overview 1
Status of General Plan and Area Plan Implementation Programs 1
Report Organization 2
Findings 3
Status of General Plan Implementation Programs by Element
Land Use Element 8
Circulation Element 15
Housing Element 21
Noise Element 27
Conservation and Open Space Element 28
Safety Element 31
Parks and Recreation Element 33
Water and Wastewater Element 34
Status of Area Plan Implementation Programs
Orcutt Area Specific Plan 37
Mid-Higuera Area 42
Railroad District 44
Airport Area Specific Plan 47
Margarita Area Specific Plan 49
Climate Action Plan 55
INTRODUCTION
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OVERVIEW
The purpose of this report is to provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the status of all
General Plan implementation programs as well as implementation programs for key “area” plans:
Downtown, Mid-Higuera Area, and Railroad District Area. This report also covers action items
and the status of efforts in the Airport Area, Margarita Area, Orcutt Area, San Luis Ranch and
Avila Ranch specific plans.
STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
The following schedules provide a concise
yet comprehensive summary of the status of
all General Plan implementation programs.
As discussed in greater detail below, of the
409 individual implementation programs in
the General Plan, 93% (379) of them are
completed or have been integrated into the
City’s ongoing operations. This is a nearly
four percent increase of implemented
programs since the last Financial Plan
reporting.
Given the ambitious nature of our General
Plan and its twenty-year time horizon, we
believe that this represents significant
progress in achieving General Plan goals.
The incomplete programs (7% of the total) are classified as follows:
2% (8) as being relatively easy to achieve from a resource perspective.
4% (16) as being of moderate difficulty.
1% (6) as being difficult to achieve.
Report Focus: Why Report on the Status of Programs? The City’s General Plan is composed of
a “building block” hierarchy of goals, objectives, policies and programs. Goals and objectives are
direction-setters. They describe desirable conditions and preferred outcomes as they are applied to
specific situations. Goals are generally not quantifiable, time-dependent or suggestive of specific
actions for their achievement. Objectives generally state an intermediate step toward attaining a
goal. Policies are typically more specific statements that guide decision-making.
Programs are actions that implement goals, objectives and policies. As such, monitoring our
progress in implementing General Plan programs is an excellent way of monitoring our progress
in achieving General Plan goals and objectives. And for this reason, it is the focus of this report.
Status of General Plan Implementation
Programs
Complete or Ongoing 93%High Difficulty 1%
Medium Difficulty 4%Low Difficulty 2%
INTRODUCTION
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Report Organization
General Plan Elements. The report first organizes each of the implementation programs into one
of our eight General Plan elements:
Land Use (LU)
Housing (H)
Circulation (C)
Conservation and Open Space (COSE)
Noise (N)
Safety (S)
Parks and Recreation (PR)
Water and Wastewater (WW)
Implementation Program Summary. A short “one-line” narrative is provided for each
implementation program, referencing the specific General Plan Program number. (Each program
is assigned a “line number” solely for easy internal reference within the report itself.)
Lead Department. The lead responsible for implementing the program is presented. (In many
cases, several departments work closely together in implementing the program; this simply
indicates which department has the lead role in coordinating program implementation.)
Administration (ADM)
Community Development (CD)
Finance & Information Technology (FIT)
Fire (FD)
Parks and Recreation (P&R)
Police (PD)
Public Works (PW)
Utilities (UT)
Implementation Status. All programs are organized into one of two major “status” categories:
n If it’s complete (or will be complete by June 2019) or has been integrated into City operations
as an ongoing program, this is noted with a “C” (complete) or an “O” (ongoing) in the first
status column of the summary.
o If it won’t be completed (or become an ongoing program) by June 2019, then we have rated
how difficult it will be to complete on an “order of magnitude” (qualitative) basis using the
following coding:
Low (L): Minimal staff effort and no consultant assistance will be needed to complete the
analytical work and coordinate stakeholder-public outreach. While this is a qualitative
assessment by the lead department, this generally means that less than 80 hours of staff work
and no additional budget resources will be needed to implement the program.
Medium (M): Significant staff effort, some consultant assistance or supplemental funding for
operations or capital projects will be needed to complete the analytical work and coordinate
stakeholder-public outreach or implement the program. Again, while this is a qualitative
assessment by the lead department, this generally means between 80 to 500 hours of staff work
and/or up to $25,000 for added budget resources will be needed to implement the program.
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High (H): Major staff effort, consultant assistance or supplemental funding for operations or
capital projects will be needed to complete the analytical work, coordinate stakeholder-public
outreach or implement the program. Generally, this means that more than 500 hours of staff
work and/or more than $25,000 for added budget resources will be needed to implement the
program.
Area Plans. “Area plans” like the Railroad District Plan are not General Plan Elements.
However, each of the area plans adopted by the Council that have “implementation programs” –
Mid-Higuera Street Enhancement Plan, Railroad District Plan, Airport Area Specific Plan,
Margarita Area Specific Plan, Orcutt Area Specific Plan, San Luis Ranch Specific Plan and Avila
Ranch Specific Plan – are closely linked to the General Plan implementation. Accordingly, the
status of “area plan” implementation programs is also provided in this report. They are organized
in the same manner as the status report on General Plan program implementation. The Downtown
Concept Plan is a graphical document with supporting guidance, and an update was completed in
September 2017.
Findings
General Plan Programs
Status Summary. As noted above, 93% of the City’s General Plan implementation programs
have been completed or integrated into the City’s day-to-day operations. The Council recently
adopted updates to the Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Water and Wastewater Elements, the
tables and information in this report capture the modified and added programs for those elements.
The Climate Action Plan contains another set of programs or strategies that require
implementation. The Climate Action Plan is currently in the process of being updated and is
anticipated to be completed by Summer 2019. This strategy document overlaps programs in almost
every other element of the General Plan, and therefore may represent some duplication in
implementation, however it is included as a summary of strategies for which implementation is
vitally important in order to meet Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions goals.
The following is a more detailed summary of the status of existing General Plan implementation
programs by element:
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Summary: Status of General Plan Implementation Programs
General Plan Element
Complete or
Ongoing
Difficulty to Complete
Total Low Medium High
No. Pct. No
.
Pct. No. Pct. No. Pct.
Land Use 60 82% 2 3% 8 11% 3 4% 73
Housing 73 94% 2 2% 3 4% 0 0% 78
Circulation 67 97% 1 1.5% 1 1.5% 0 0% 69
Conservation & Open Space 65 96% 0 0% 3 4% 0 % 68
Noise 6 75% 1 12.5
%
0 0% 1 12.5
%
8
Safety 34 97% 1 3% 0 0% 0 0% 35
Parks and Recreation 38 95% 1 2.5% 0 0% 1 2.5% 40
Water and Wastewater 37 97% 0 0% 1 3% 0 0% 38
TOTAL 379 93% 8 2% 16 4% 5 1% 409
As reflected above, there are very few “low effort” programs remaining.
Resource Requirements. Based on our qualitative assessment of the resources need to complete
the implementation of the remaining programs, the following is a “high-level” assessment of the
staff resources and added budget resources that will ultimately be needed to complete these
programs at some point:
HIGH LEVEL Resource Assessment
Remaining
Programs
Difficulty FTE's* and/or Consultant Costs
min max min max
Low 8 0 0.35 $0 $0
Medium 16 0.69 4.32 $0 $400,000
High 5 1.35 1.35 + $125,000 $125,000 +
Total 29 2.04 6.02 + $125,000 $525,000 +
*Annual Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Value of Remaining Action Items. These summaries show which programs remain undone and
the “order of magnitude” resources that would be needed to complete them. However, they do not
address their relative value to the community compared with the effort that would be required to
complete them. For example, it might be tempting to direct our resources to finishing-up the “low
or medium difficulty” programs to get them off our plate. However, this should be weighed against
the value likely to be derived. In this case, we might have a greater impact in improving the
community’s quality of life if we focused the same level of resources towards accomplishing a
fewer number of “high value” (but relatively higher effort) programs. On the other hand, we would
want to avoid undertaking high-effort but lower-value programs.
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The following is a paradigm or model for assessing these “value versus effort” trade-offs, which
can be summarized as follows in the context of allocating resources towards completing General
Plan programs:
In this model, the first priorities should be selected from Quadrant A: “low effort but high value.”
(These are the proverbial “low hanging fruit.”) After this, Quadrants B and C are a “toss-up.”
However, in all cases, we would want to minimize efforts towards programs that might fall into
Quadrant D, unless the community or decision makers think that there is greater value than the
weight assigned by City staff.
Ultimately, assessing the value of individual programs and directing resources towards completing
them is the Council’s decision (and in the final analysis, this is what the City’s goal-setting and
budget process is all about). However, staff can prepare an “order of magnitude” assessment of
those programs we believe would have the most near-term benefits relatively quickly if the Council
believes that this would be helpful background information in the goal-setting process.
Area Plans
Railroad District Plan Programs
Thirteen of the forty-one Railroad District Plan implementation programs have been completed or
integrated into ongoing programs. Of the remaining twenty-eight programs that are not yet
complete or integrated into ongoing programs, we have classified two of them as “medium”
difficulty and twenty-six as “high.” Several of the programs that call for bike paths along the
railroad right-of-way may need to be adjusted to reflect the inability to achieve easements from
the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mid-Higuera Area Enhancement Plan Programs
Quadrant A Quadrant B
Low Effort, High Value Low Effort, Low Value
Quadrant C Quadrant D
High Effort, High Value High Effort, Low Value
High LowEFFORTLowHigh
VALUE
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While work has been done toward implementation, none of the twenty-four programs set forth in
this long-term plan have been completed. We have classified two of the twenty-four programs
that are not yet complete as “medium” difficulty and twenty-two of them as “high.” The LUCE
calls for update of this plan.
Downtown Concept Plan
The General Plan provides policies and programs for all areas of the City including a specific
section in the Land Use Element regarding the Downtown. The Downtown Concept Plan is a
graphical map with principles that has long been used to guide decisions regarding development
in the Downtown. This document is referenced in the Land Use Element (4.0) as an illustration of
how Downtown development may occur but was never envisioned as a static document, rather
more of a vision concept. Some of the concepts are being pursued with review and approval of
private development. Others require City resources and action, and some concepts may change.
The Downtown Concept Plan was updated in September 2017, as called for in the Land Use and
Circulation Elements update.
Specific Plans
Airport Area Specific Plan Programs
Of the twenty-nine programs set forth in this plan, four have been completed and sixteen have been
integrated into ongoing programs. We have classified two of the remaining nine programs that are
not yet complete as “medium” and six as “high.” This Specific Plan was amended in September
2014 after many years of agency collaboration to address the Chevron Remediation and
Redevelopment proposal and some of these programs have been updated as part of the process.
The preparation work needed to begin remediation activities is currently underway on the south
side of the property. The Specific Plan was also amended again in 2017, when the Avila Ranch
project was approved. There is renewed interest to annex unincorporated properties in the City
(e.g., Fiero Lane) now that the recovery of the economy is fully underway and some water and
wastewater challenges are on the horizon.
Margarita Area Specific Plan
The Margarita Area Specific Plan was adopted in October 2004 and accommodates 868 dwelling
units and about 900,000 square feet of business park development. Three subdivisions have been
approved for a total of approximately 300 residential lots, and several commercial developments
have been approved. Within the approved subdivisions, 166 dwelling units have been completed
in the Serra Meadows subdivision, building permits have been issued and the first and second
phases of the Toscano subdivision, where single family dwelling units are under construction and
nearing completion/occupancy. Many of the programs listed in the plan are dependent upon actual
construction taking place since they will be implemented with development; however, three of the
87 programs have been completed: the dedication of the South Street Hills; accommodation of
site for HASLO to provide affordable dwellings (e.g., Courtyard at the Meadows) and the
construction of the Damon-Garcia Sports Field complex. Changes to the fee program were
included as part of the Capital Facilities Fee Program update (AKA AB 1600) to clarify parkland
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fee structure and to re-assign a portion of parkland payment responsibility to the community at
large to reflect the community-wide benefit of the Damon-Garcia Sports fields.
Orcutt Area Specific Plan
The Orcutt Area Specific Plan was approved in 2010 and accommodates nearly 1,000 new
residential units and some 15,000 square feet of commercial retail space. The area was annexed to
the City in November 2011. None of the 93 programs identified has yet to be completed because
the programs specify conditions that will be accomplished by development occurring in the area.
The programs are listed as “ongoing’ because the programs will apply to and be implemented by
development in the area. Currently, subdivision and development proposals have been submitted
and are in process as follows:
x Wingate (Taylor) – 142 total units (45 SFR), 33 row houses, 52 senior apartments (+12
lofts) and a one-acre park: Tentative Tract Map approved
x Jones – 65 total units (9 SFR, 9 MU, 43 condominium units, open space along creeks): In
process
x Righetti Ranch – 304 total units (272 SFR, 32 townhomes, 14 + acre neighborhood park,
and 52 + acres of open space on Righetti Hill): Under construction.
x West Creek - 179 total units (74 SFR, 105 apartments): In process
OASP programs will be implemented as part of these and future developments in the area.
Avila Ranch Specific Plan
The planning application for the Avila Ranch Specific Plan was approved in Summer 2017. The
entitled project will accommodate 720 new residential units, 15,000 square feet of commercial
uses, and approximately 52 acres of open space.
San Luis Ranch Specific Plan
The planning application for the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan was approved in Summer 2017.
The entitled project will accommodate 520 new residential units, a minimum of 50,000 square feet
each of commercial, office and hotel/visitor serving uses, a minimum of 5.8 acres of parks, and
approximately 40 acres of open space/agriculture. Approval of the property annexation is
anticipated in Fall 2018.
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Status of General Plan Implementation
Programs
STATUS AS OF October 2018
Complete Difficulty to
Complete Lead
Program
Number Program Summary Or
Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
LAND USE ELEMENT
1 Growth Management
1.14.1 The City will monitor reports from the County
“resource management system” and advocate for
adherence to that system.
O
L
CD/UT
1.14.2 The City shall advocate and help arrange quarterly
coordination meetings among planning directors of
local jurisdictions to discuss regional issues.
O
L
CD
1.14.3. The City will participate with the County in
reviewing and providing input on County projects
and general plan amendments that have potential
to impact the City or be inconsistent with City
policies.
O
M
CD
1.14.4
The City shall seek County Board of Supervisors
approval amending the County Land Use Element
to make it consistent with this element. The City
will work with the County during updates of the
County's plan for the San Luis Obispo planning
area.
O
M
CD
1.14.5 The City shall maintain a memorandum with the
County, pledging that neither agency approve a
substantial amendment to its plan for San Luis
Obispo's planning area without considering the
recommendation of the other agency
C
CD
1.14.6 The City shall prepare and maintain a Planning
Area Map in the General Plan. The City will
establish and maintain County concurrence for the
map, which applies to the City’s Planning Area
outside the urban reserve.
O
L
CD
1.14.7 The City shall maintain a development fee
program that covers costs associated with City
services and facilities. Periodic review of the fees
collected will ensure they are adequate to cover
City costs.
O
H
CD
2.1 Conservation and Development of Residential
Neighborhoods
2.10.1. The City shall review, revise if deemed necessary,
and actively enforce noise, parking, and property-
development and property-maintenance
standards.
O
M
CD
2.10.2. The City shall implement, and regularly review and
update property-maintenance regulations focused
on proper enclosure of trash, appearance of yards
O
L
CD
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and buildings from the street, and storage of
vehicles.
2.11.1 The City shall evaluate student housing
preferences and consider revising development
standards to better meet them in multifamily
housing near campus.
O
M
CD
2.11.2. The City shall review, and revise, if deemed
desirable, its standards for multifamily housing so
that apartments will provide usable open space
and storage similar to the requirements for
condominiums.
C
CD
2.12. The City shall adopt special development
standards to guide addition of dwellings within
Downtown residential areas to implement
Policy 2.8.
C
CD
2.13. The City will consider new regulations, for Low-
Density and Medium-Density Residential areas, to
require special review for (1) incompatibly large
houses, (2) replacement or infill homes in existing
neighborhoods, and (3) accessory buildings with
plumbing facilities allowing easy conversion to
illegal second dwellings.
C
CD
2.14. The City shall implement Neighborhood Wellness
Action Plans to help residents preserve and
enhance their neighborhoods.
C
CD
2.15. The City will evaluate alternatives to the current
maximum number of dwelling units per acre
(based on bedroom count) and height, parking,
and setback standards, to regulate residential
building intensity, and bulk and mass. Floor area
limits will be considered.
C
CD
2.16. The City shall evaluate the potential to use
portions of City-owned parking lots and structures
for residents’ parking.
O
H
CD/PW
2.17. The City shall require new housing projects in the
Downtown area to provide residents with
information and services to off-set vehicle needs,
such as providing transit passes, providing space
for hourly car rental services, and providing on-site
bicycle storage facilities.
O
H
CD/PW
2.18. The City shall evaluate the potential for
development fees to fund new parking spaces in
an additional parking structure for residents of new
housing projects in the Downtown core.
O
H
CD/PW
3 Commercial & Industrial Development
3.9. The City shall amend its Zoning Regulations to
implement the changes included in the 2014
General Plan update program.
O
H
CD
3.10. Zoning Regulations and Community Design
Guidelines will include measures such as location
and shielding of mechanical equipment; location of
truck loading, trash collection areas, and
loudspeakers; noise attenuation measures along
property lines to prevent unacceptable noise
O
M
CD
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exposure for residential areas or other noise-
sensitive uses.
3.11. The City shall investigate ways to encourage more
cohesion between the existing shopping centers
on Madonna Road.
M
CD/AD
M
3.12. The City shall amend the Community Design
Guidelines to address transitions between
neighborhood commercial development and
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
C
CD
3.13. The City shall review zoning regulations to
consider allowing visitor-service uses in office
zones adjacent to community commercial zones in
the Downtown and adjacent to Monterey Street
between Johnson and Santa Rosa.
O
H
CD
3.14. The City will investigate emerging technologies
and trends to evaluate whether updates to zoning
regulations are needed.
C
CD
3.15. The City shall implement appropriate strategies for
business retention and expansion with a focus on
those providing head-of-household jobs.
O
H
ADM
3.16. The City shall provide zoning incentives and
investigate a program coordinating commercial
and industrial development for the provision of
child care and elder care for workers.
M
CD
4 Downtown
4.24.
The City shall update the Downtown Concept Plan
by 2016 and shall regularly update the plan as
required to address significant changes in or
affecting the Downtown area including the
opportunity for meaningful public input.
C
CD
4.25. The City shall consider features of "A Conceptual
Physical Plan for the City’s Center" (Downtown
Concept Plan) in the approval of projects in the
Downtown, recognizing that the plan is a concept
and is intended to be flexible.
O
H
CD
4.26. The City shall undertake a study of visual
resources within the Downtown core area to
identify potential locations for new public-owned
open places with access to views of important
scenic resources. The City will consider
acquisition of one or more of these open places as
resources permit.
O
H
CD
4.27. The City shall explore the full or partial closure and
re-design of Broad Street between Palm and
Monterey Streets, and Monterey Street between
the two connections with Broad Street to
effectively extend, either permanently or for
special events.
O
H
CD/PW
4.28. The City shall modify zoning regulations to allow
efficiency units and variable density in the
Downtown Core.
C
CD
4.29. The City shall work with the Downtown businesses
and residents, the BID, and Chamber of
Commerce to manage impacts from downtown
drinking establishments, and if necessary, enact
O
M
CD/PD
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additional regulations to ensure that the late night
environment in and near Downtown is safe and
pleasant.
4.30. The City shall develop a master plan for San Luis
Obispo Creek in the Downtown area.
H
CD/AD
M
4.31. The City shall prepare an inventory of uses in the
Downtown Core. Particular attention shall be
given to identifying uses at the street level as
these uses directly impact the pedestrian
experience and vibrancy of the Downtown. This
information shall be used to target business
support and attraction.
O
M
CD
4.32. The City shall incorporate into its zoning
regulations specific criteria for evaluating use
permits for bars/taverns, night clubs and late night
drinking establishments.
C M CD
4.33. The City will modify its Community Design
Guidelines to enhance Safety and Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design.
O
M
CD/PD
4.34. The City, working with the Downtown Association,
businesses, landlords, and residents will consider
emergency callboxes at strategic locations in the
Downtown.
M
PD/ADM
4.35. The City working with the Downtown Association,
Downtown businesses and residents shall develop
a program to encourage lighted storefronts and
street frontages throughout the night.
L
PD/ADM
4.36. All specific plans shall identify design features
utilized to enhance public safety.
O
L
CD/PD
4.37. The City shall conduct a nighttime safety audit of
key areas of the City to see where deficiencies in
environmental design may exist and should be
improved. Key Areas should be defined as areas
experiencing higher crime than City average by
SLOPD.
M
PD
5 Public & Cultural Facilities
5.3. The City shall continue to work to develop a plan
for meeting additional space needs in the
Downtown. The City shall work with the County to
coordinate site selection, building design,
circulation and utility services, parking, trip
reduction, and funding.
O
H
CD/PW/
ADM
5.4. The City, Cal Poly, and the Foundation for the
Performing Arts will jointly manage the performing
arts center on the Cal Poly campus.
O
M
ADM
5.5. The City shall undertake a study of its surplus
facilities for possible reuse by cultural and non-
profit groups.
M
ADM
5.6. The City shall consider incentives to support
establishment of social service facilities in the city.
M
ADM
6 Resource Protection
6.2.1. The City shall prepare and maintain geographic
information systems-based maps of the city, the
O
M
CD/IT
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urban reserve, and the planning area to guide in
land use designations and decision-making.
6.2.2 The City shall seek to protect resource areas
deemed worthy of permanent protection by fee
acquisition, easement, or other means.
O
M
CD/AD
M
6.5.1. Subdivision approval in hillside planning areas
shall include designation of "sensitive sites," which
shall be subject to architectural review.
O
L
CD
6.5.2. The City shall create and maintain a GIS layer to
accurately document development limit lines as
they are applied in the General Plan.
O
L
CD/IT
6.5.3. Consistent with the Community Design guidelines,
all hillside areas are considered sensitive sites,
and architectural review is required for new
development. The Community Development
Director will screen all proposals to identify any
which do not need architectural review.
O
L
CD
6.7.1. The City shall ensure new development complies
with the City’s flood plain ordinance, setbacks,
specific plans, and design standards to minimize
flood damage and flood plain encroachment.
O
L
CD/PW
6.7.2 The City shall administer the National Flood
Insurance Program standards.
O
L
CD/PW
6.7.3 The City shall notify owners of creeks and
adjacent properties in advance of work, and use
care in any needed removal of vegetation.
O
L
PW
6.7.4 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of
establishing a financing district or districts to
address flood concerns in affected areas.
H
ADM/P
W
7 Airport Area
7.13. The City shall continue to work with the County
and regional airlines to assure that regional airline
services are continued and expanded to
adequately serve the needs of the population in
the service area of the airport.
O
M
CD
7.14. The City will annex the Airport area denoted in the
Airport Area Specific Plan and accommodate
incremental development consistent with the
growth management policies, including those
concerning adequacy of resources and services
and development paying its own way.
O
H
CD
7.15. In approving development proposals, the City will
assure that Airport Area properties noted in the
Airport Area Specific Plan secure protection for
any on-site resources identified in the
Conservation and Open Space Element. To help
maintain the greenbelt, properties shall also
secure open space protection for any contiguous,
commonly owned land outside the urban reserve.
If it is not feasible to obtain protection for such
land, fees in lieu of dedication shall be paid when
the property is developed.
O
L
ADM
7.16. The City shall create an Airport Overlay Zone to
reflect the boundaries of the San Luis Obispo
C
H
CD
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County Regional Airport Land Use Plan within the
City limits. The purpose of the Airport Overlay
Zone is to codify airport compatibility criteria in
areas for which the City may override the Airport
Land Use Commission determination to ensure
compliance with the requirements of the California
State Aeronautics Act (Cal. Pub. Utilities Code,
Section 21670, et. seq.)
7.17. The City shall update its Zoning Regulations to
address allowable uses and development
standards for areas the City may override a
determination of inconsistency. Zoning regulations
shall be consistent with the requirements of the
State Aeronautics Act, use guidance from the
Caltrans Airport Land Use Planning Handbook and
comply with related state and federal requirements
relating to airport land use compatibility.
C
H
CD
7.18. The City shall review of General and Specific
Plans and Amendments, Zoning ordinance or
amendments, or Building code changes within the
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Land
Use Plan boundary. As well as including referral to
the Airport Land Use Commission as specified in
Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code for a
determination of consistency with the San Luis
Obispo County Airport Land Use Plan.
O
M
CD
8 Special Focus Areas
8.3. The City will review and update Ordinance 1130
and involve residents to ensure that neighborhood
concerns are addressed.
O
M
CD
8.4. The City will update the Mid-Higuera Area Plan
for this multi-block commercial area to reflect
current needs and changes that have occurred
since the 2001 plan was adopted.
L
CD
8.5. The Caltrans site is planned for redevelopment
from a Caltrans office and yard complex to a
mixed use development. Commercial uses will be
described under the Tourist Commercial
designation, and redevelopment plans shall
consider the suitability of realignment of the
Madonna/South Higuera intersection. The site
should be developed to serve as a gateway into
the community, with consideration of additional
open space uses, retention and rehabilitation of
the Master List historic structure, and retention of
Heritage Trees on the site. The site shall also
include a park site north of Madonna Road.
M
CD/AD
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8.6. Lands behind the General Hospital building that
are inside the City’s Urban Reserve line will be
designated as Public (for existing public facility)
and a range of residential uses (Low Density and
Medium Density Residential) and will include the
ability to support residential care, transitional care
use, and other residential uses consistent with the
adjacent areas. The remaining site outside the
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City’s Urban Reserve line will remain as Open
Space. The City shall seek to secure permanent
protection of the open space outside of the urban
reserve line as part of any development proposal.
8.7. The City shall implement the South Broad Street
Area Plan to create a safe, attractive and
economically vital neighborhood with a mix of
complementary land uses.
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CD
8.8. The Madonna Inn Area includes land west of
Highway 101 on the lower slopes of San Luis
Mountain and the northeast slopes of the foothill
bordering Laguna Lake Park. This area may be
developed further only if surrounding hillsides
including area outside the Urban Reserve Line are
permanently protected as open space.
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CD/AD
M
8.9. The 38-acre area of the Sunset Drive-in Theater /
Prado Road Area should be further developed only
if flooding can be mitigated without significant
harm to San Luis Obispo Creek. Once flooding,
access, and agricultural preservation issues are
resolved, the area would be suitable for
development as a mixed use development with a
mix of Commercial uses. Permanent open space
shall be required. A full assessment of the Drive-
in Theater site’s potential as a historic resource
will need to be evaluated and addressed. Bicycle
connectivity for this area is an important
component for future development.
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CD/PW/
ADM
8.10. The Pacific Beach area is planned for
redevelopment from current use as a continuation
school, school office and park uses to commercial
retail uses along Los Osos Valley Road and
Froom Ranch Road and the remaining site
maintained under a Park designation.
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8.11. Development of Calle Joaquin Auto Sales Area is
suitable for commercial mixed use and other uses
in the Tourist Commercial designation.
Development of the area must address
preservation of and transition to the agricultural
parcels/uses to the northwest; connectivity to the
Dalidio Ranch area; view shed preservation; and
treatment as a gateway to the City visible from
Highway 101.
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CD
8.12. Flooding and access issues must be resolved for
the LOVR Creekside Area prior to developing
Medium High Density Residential. Agricultural
Designations must be maintained along the west
side of site. Compatibility with adjacent residential
areas to the east will be required. Permanent
protection of the adjacent San Luis Obispo Creek
will need to be addressed. The south side of the
site will need to accommodate relocation of LOVR
right-of-way and changes related to the planned
Highway 101 interchange.
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CD/PW
8.13. The Broad Street at Tank Farm Road Site will be
used as a mixed use site and provide a strong O M
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commercial presence at the intersection. Areas
along the creek on the western edge of the site will
be appropriately buffered to provide creek
protections. Attention to connectivity, safety and
comfort of bicycle and pedestrian circulation will be
especially important in the development of this
corner.
8.14. In regards to the Cal Fire / Cal Poly-owned
property on Highway 1, the City shall collaborate
with Cal Poly in updating the Master Plan for
development of campus property. The master
Plan shall address sensitive visual and habitat
resources, circulation issues, impacts to City
services, transition and potential impacts to
surrounding neighborhoods.
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CD
8.15. Future development of the North Side of Foothill
(Bishop Knoll) shall address open space
requirements under Policy 1.13.8 and open space
buffers in accordance with Conservation and Open
Space Element Policy 8.3.2. The steep hillside
should be dedicated as Open Space and
residential lots grouped at the bottom of the hill
closer to Foothill. Development shall provide a
parking lot and trail access to Bishops Peak.
Circulation connectivity shall be provided to Los
Cerros Drive as feasible. Density shall be limited
to 7 units / acre.
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CD/PW/
ADM
8.16. Future development of the Alrita Properties shall
address hillside planning requirements under
Policy 6.4.7C. Additional analysis will need to
occur in the LUCE EIR to evaluate potential water
service issues, and additional analysis is needed
to determine if the City’s water distribution system
can adequately serve development in this area.
Density shall be limited to 7 units/acre as modified
for slope under the Zoning Ordinance.
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CD/UT
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
2 Traffic Reduction
2.2.1. In coordination with county agencies, the City shall
support efforts in establishing county-wide trip
reduction programs.
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M
PW
2.2.2. The City shall maintain and where cost effective to
improve a trip reduction plan for City employees.
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PW/HR
2.2.3. The City shall work with employers to establish a
voluntary commuter benefit options program that
provides commute options for employees.
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PW/HR
2.2.4. The City shall continue to work with Cal Poly,
Cuesta College, and other educational institutions
to provide incentives to all students, faculty and
staff to use alternative forms of transportation.
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PW
3 Transit Service
3.2.1. The City shall continue to implement the Short
Range Transit Plan (5-year time frame) and
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coordinate with SLOCOG on implementing the
Long Range Transit Plan (20-year time frame).
3.2.2. The City shall make available bulk rate transit
passes to all groups.
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PW
3.2.3. The City shall work with the San Luis Obispo
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to maintain and
expand commuter bus service to and from the City
of San Luis Obispo during peak demand periods.
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PW
3.2.4. The City shall coordinate with the San Luis Obispo
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to evaluate the
benefits and drawbacks of consolidated service.
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PW
3.2.5. The City shall develop and maintain a
comprehensive marketing and promotion program
to reach individual target audiences.
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PW
3.2.6. The City shall update its Short Range Transit Plan
to evaluate adding mass transit stops at the high
school and the middle school.
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PW
3.2.7. When evaluating transportation impacts, the City
shall use a Multimodal Level of Service analysis. O L
PW
3.2.8. The City shall work with other agencies to develop
a regional transit center downtown.
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PW
4 Bicycle Transportation
4.2.1. The City shall evaluate a bike share program in
coordination with Cal Poly and other educational
institutions.
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PW
4.2.2. The City shall maintain and regularly update its
Bicycle Transportation Plan as needed to reflect
changes in state law and/or future conditions
consistent with the objectives, policies and
standards of this Circulation Element. Future
revisions to the Bicycle Transportation Plan shall
consider Safe Routes to School
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H
PW
4.2.3. The City shall work with Cal Poly and Cuesta
College to de-emphasize the use of automobiles
and promote the use of alternative forms of
transportation in their master plans.
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PW
4.2.4. The City shall revise its zoning regulations to
establish and maintain standards for secured
bicycle parking and ancillary facilities.
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CD/PW
4.2.5. The City should obtain railroad right-of-way and
easements to establish a separated bike path and
pedestrian trail through San Luis Obispo.
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PW
4.2.6. The City shall maintain its GOLD level award
designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and
pursue a gold level designation.
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PW
4.2.7. The City shall collaborate with SLO County to
coordinate planning and development of county
bikeways to support a regional bicycle network.
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PW
4.2.8. The City should consider expanding and
maintaining its bicycle licensing program to
address bicycle loss, theft, and safety problems.
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PW
5 Walking
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5.2.1. The City shall adopt and regularly update a
Downtown Pedestrian Plan to encourage walking
and to expand facilities that provide pedestrian
linkages throughout the Downtown. The plan shall
include pedestrian safety assessments in
accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
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PW
5.2.2. Areas outside of the Downtown, the City shall
implement its program for installation of a
continuous and connected pedestrian network
giving areas with the heaviest existing or potential
pedestrian traffic priority in funding.
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H
PW
5.2.3. The City shall continue to implement its annual
program of enhancing existing curbs with ADA
compliant ramps.
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PW
5.2.4. The City shall continue to coordinate with
SLOCOG and local schools to pursue Safe Routes
to School programs and grant opportunities.
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PW
5.2.5. The City shall consider the benefits and costs of
consolidating the Bicycle Transportation Plan with
a citywide Pedestrian Plan.
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PW
6 Multi-Modal Circulation
6.2.1. As funding permits the City shall biennially
complete a traffic count program for pedestrians,
bikes, vehicles and transit to maintain and update
its database of transportation conditions and to
evaluate the state of the transportation system.
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PW
7 Traffic Management
7.2.1. Those traffic programs identified in the Circulation
Element that have the greatest potential to reduce
traffic increases shall have priority for
implementation.
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PW
7.2.3. On a bi-annual basis, as funding permits the City
shall implement an ongoing and comprehensive
transportation monitoring program.
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PW
7.2.4. The City shall regularly, as funding permits,
conduct a travel behavior survey of residents to
estimate their use of different types of
transportation.
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PW
7.2.5. The City shall work with the County to jointly
develop and adopt design and construction
standards for streets within the City's Urban
Reserve.
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PW
7.2.6. The City shall revise its Subdivision Regulations to
include right-of-way and design standards.
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CD/PW
7.2.7. The City shall adopt an access management
policy to control location, spacing, design and
operation of driveways, median openings,
crosswalks, interchanges and street connections
to a particular roadway including navigation routes
to direct traffic to preserve the safety and
efficiency of the transportation system.
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PW/CD
7.2.8. The City shall cooperate with State and regional
agencies in evaluating the effectiveness of high
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occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on State
highways.
7.2.9. The City shall develop and adopt guidelines that
implement Policy 7.1.4 concurrent with the 2015-
17 Financial Plan.
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PW
9 Street Network Changes
9.2.1. The City will establish building setback lines for
routes listed on Table 5.
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PW
9.2.2. The City shall ensure that changes to Prado Road
(Projects 1, 2, and 19 on Table 5) are
implemented in a sequence that satisfies
circulation demands caused by area development.
Sponsors of development projects that contribute
to the need for the Prado Road interchange or
overpass will be required to prepare or fund the
preparation of a Project Study Report.
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PW
9.2.3. The City shall adopt and regularly update a plan
and standards for the installation and maintenance
of landscaped medians, parkways, signs, utilities,
street furniture, sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
Within the Downtown, street amenities shall be
consistent with the Downtown Pedestrian Plan
design guidelines.
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PW
9.2.4. The City will evaluate complete street designs to
maximize the shared right of way for all users as a
method of achieving an overall objective for the
Conceptual Physical Plan of the City's Center to
improve the pedestrian environment in the
downtown.
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CD/PW
9.2.5. As part of any proposal to further develop the
Dalidio-Madonna Area, the alignment and design
of extensions of Froom Ranch Way connecting
with Prado Road (west of Route 101) shall be
evaluated and established if consistent with the
Agricultural Master Plan for Calle Joaquin
Reserve.
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PW
9.2.6. The City shall promote the creation of
“streetscapes” and linear scenic parkways or
corridors that promote the city’s visual quality and
character, enhance adjacent uses, and integrate
roadways with surrounding districts.
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PW
10 Truck Transportation
10.2.1. Trucks should turn off motors when parked. The
City shall work with the Air Pollution Control
District (APCD) for guidance in establishing
standards that address air and noise pollution from
idling trucks.
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PW
10.2.2. The City's Home Occupation Permit Regulations
should be amended to ensure that commercial
trucks are not used to make regular deliveries to
home occupations in residential areas.
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10.2.3. The City shall continue to provide reserved
commercial truck loading zones in appropriate
downtown areas.
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PW
10.2.4. The City shall adopt an ordinance regulating the
movement of heavy vehicles.
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PW
11 Air Transportation
11.2.1. The City shall work with the County Airport to
encourage the use of quieter and more
environmentally sensitive aircraft.
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ADM
11.2.2. The City shall work with the County Airport to
support the further development of airport facilities
and attract additional passenger airline services.
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ADM
11.2.3. The City shall work with the County Airport to
pursue funding opportunities, such as Airport
Improvement Program grants.
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ADM
11.2.4. The City shall work with the County Airport Land
Use Commission to complete updates of the
Airport Land Use Plan for the San Luis Obispo
County Airport in regard to significant changes in
noise, adjacent land impacts, and safety zones.
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CD
12 Rail Transportation
12.2.1. The City supports maintaining and increasing daily
train service connecting San Luis Obispo with
points north and south, with departures and
arrivals in the morning, mid-afternoon and
evening.
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PW/AD
M
12.2.2. The City shall support San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments in evaluating the feasibility of
passenger rail service to connect points within the
county.
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PW
12.2.3. The City shall coordinate railroad facility
infrastructure maintenance with the Union Pacific
Railroad and the Public Utilities Commission. In
addition, the City shall work with the Air Pollution
Control District and others to discourage idling
train engines in San Luis Obispo.
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CD
12.2.4. The City shall monitor and respond to changes, or
proposed changes in passenger and freight rail
traffic that may impact the safety and well-being of
residents of the community including the transport
of combustible materials.
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PW
12.2.5. The City shall discourage the transportation of oil
and other combustible hydrocarbons through the
City.
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ADM
13 Parking Management
13.2.1. The City shall maintain and regularly update its
Access and Parking Management Plan (every 5
years) including parking demand reduction
strategies and consider emerging best practices.
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PW
13.2.2. The City shall regularly monitor the use of public
parking in the downtown.
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13.2.3. The City shall coordinate with SLOCOG during
periodic updates to SLOCOG’s Park and Ride Lot
Development report to evaluate the need for and
location of park-and-ride lots to serve commuters.
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PW
13.2.4. The City shall only approve construction of
additional public parking structures after
considering the findings and results of a parking
supply and demand study.
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PW
13.2.5. The City shall continue to work with the Downtown
Association to evaluate the use of curb space in
the downtown and identify opportunities for
creating additional parking spaces.
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PW
13.2.6. The City shall continue to operate the downtown
trolley as a parking management tool to reduce
congestion.
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PW
14
Neighborhood Parking Management
14.2.1 Upon request from residents or other agencies,
the City will evaluate the need for neighborhood
parking permit programs or other parking
management strategies in particular residential
areas.
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PW
14.2.2. The City will investigate the feasibility and
desirability of establishing parking financing
districts.
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PW
15 Scenic Roadways
15.2.1. The City will participate with Caltrans, the County
and other cities to establish a program for
enhancing the visual character of the Highway 101
corridor consistent with the US 101 Aesthetic
Study for San Luis Obispo County.
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PW
15.2.2. The City shall revise its Community Design
Guidelines to incorporate concern for the
protection of views and vistas from scenic
roadways.
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CD
15.2.3. The City shall adopt a street corridor landscaping
plan for scenic roadways. Indigenous species will
be used unless shown to be inappropriate.
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PW
15.2.4. Both the City and the County should enforce an
amortization program for the removal of billboards
along scenic roadways.
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CD
16 Circulation Element Implementation, Program
Funding and Management
16.2.1 Transportation Work Program shall be regularly
updated as part of the City Financial Plan, and
must be consistent with the Circulation Element.
Will cover a five-year period, shall be updated to
include modified projects and costs if warranted.
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PW
16.2.2 The City shall update its multimodal transportation
impact fee ordinance in accordance with State
Law (AB1600).
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CD
16.2.3 Prior to implementation of a project identified in
this element, the City shall reevaluate its need and
include an analysis of alternatives that can achieve
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the desired results at lower costs and with less
environmental impacts.
16.2.4. Major development proposals to the City will
include displays of the proposal's interfaces with
nearby neighborhoods, and indicate expected
significant qualitative transportation effects on the
entire community.
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PW/CD
HOUSING ELEMENT
1 Safety
1.4. Provide financial assistance for rehabilitation of
affordable rental and ownership units using
Federal, state and local housing funds
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M
CD
1.5. Continue Code enforcement to expedite removal
of illegal/unsafe dwellings.
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M
CD
1.6. Enact a rental inspection program to improve
condition of housing stock.
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CD
1.7. Continue to support local & regional solutions to
homelessness by funding programs such as
Maxine Lewis and Prado Center.
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H
CD/AD
M
1.8. Create educational campaign to encourage
owners of older residences to conduct seismic
upgrades
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CD
2 Affordability
2.5. Continue to manage the Affordable Housing Fund
to serve as a sustainable resource for supporting
affordable housing development and as a source
of both grant funding and below-market financing
for affordable housing projects.
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M
CD
2.6. Continually review existing and proposed building,
planning, engineering and fire policies and
standards as housing developments are reviewed,
which determine whether changes are possible
that could assist the production of affordable
housing.
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M
CD
2.7. Continue to implement existing procedures that
speed up the processing of applications,
construction permits, and water and sewer service
priorities for affordable housing projects
O
H
CD
2.8. Continue to pursue outside funding sources for
City impact fees so that new dwellings that meet
the City’s affordable housing standards can
mitigate their facility and service impacts.
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M
CD
2.9. Maintain exemptions for extremely-low, very-low
and low-income households.
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H
CD
2.11. Continue to assist with issuance of bonds, tax
credit financing, loan underwriting or other
financial tools to help develop or preserve
affordable units through various programs.
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M
CD
2.12. Consider incorporating HOA fees and a standard
allowance for utilities in the calculation for
affordable rents and home sales prices.
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2.13. In conjunction with the Housing Authority and local
housing agencies, continue to preserve at-risk
units by providing technical assistance and
education to tenants, property owners and the
community.
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M
CD
2.14. In conjunction with local housing providers and the
local residential design community, continue to
provide technical assistance as requested by the
public, builders, design professionals and
developers regarding design strategies to achieve
affordable housing.
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M
CD
2.15. Evaluate the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
requirements and the effect of Table 2A on the
City’s ability to provide affordable housing in the
proportions shown in the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation, per Policy 2.4.
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CD
2.16. The City will evaluate and consider including a
workforce level of affordability in its Affordable
Housing Standards to increase housing options in
the City for those making between 121 percent
and 160 percent of the San Luis Obispo County
median income.
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M
CD
2.17. Continue to consider increasing residential
densities above state density bonus allowances for
low, very low and extremely low income
households.
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M
CD
3 Housing Conservation
3.8. Adopt an ordinance that implements policy 3.2 to
discourage removal or replacement of affordable
housing.
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CD
3.9. Through collaboration of agencies offering
rehabilitation programs, the city will use State,
Federal, or housing funds to correct unsafe and
unsanitary housing conditions, improve
accessibility and energy efficiency.
O
L
CD
3.10. Continue to encourage the creation of dwellings in
the Downtown Core (C-D Zone) and the
Downtown Planning Area by continuing the "no net
housing loss" program.
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M
CD
3.11. Continue to identify residential properties and
districts eligible for local, State or Federal historic
listing in accordance with guidelines and standards
to help property owners repair, rehabilitate and
improve properties.
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M
CD
3.12. Annually monitor and track affordable housing
units at-risk of being converted to market rate
housing, to provide resources to support the
Housing Authority, and local housing agencies.
O
H
CD
3.13. Work with non-profit organizations, faith-based
organizations, or the Housing Authority of the City
of San Luis Obispo, to encourage rehabilitation of
residential, commercial or industrial buildings.
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M
CD
4 Mixed-Income Housing
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4.5. Review new development proposals for
compliance with City regulations and revise
projects or establish conditions of approval to
implement the mixed-income policies.
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L
CD
4.6. Consider amending the City’s Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance and Affordable Housing
Incentives to require that affordable units in a
development be of similar number of bedrooms,
character and basic quality.
O
M
CD
5 Housing Variety and Tenure
5.5 Review new developments for compliance with
City regulations and revise projects or establish
conditions of approval as needed to implement the
housing variety and tenure policies.
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L
CD
6 Housing Production
6.11. Maintain the General Plan and Residential Growth
Management Regulations (SLOMC 17.88)
exemption for new housing in the Downtown Core
that is enforce ably restricted for extremely-low,
very low, low- and moderate income households.
O
L
CD
6.12. Continue to allow flexible parking regulations for
housing development, especially in the Downtown
Core and possibly use city parking facilities by
Downtown residents, where appropriate
guarantees limit occupancies to persons without
motor vehicles or who provide proof of reserved,
off-site parking.
O
M
CD
6.13. Continue to develop incentives to encourage
additional housing in the Downtown Core,
particularly in mixed-use developments. Explorer
projects density based on average unit size to
encourage development of smaller efficiency units.
O
M
CD
6.14. Specific plans for any new expansion area
identified shall include R-3 and R-4 zoned land to
ensure sufficient land is designated at appropriate
densities to accommodate the development of
extremely low, very-low and low income dwellings.
These plans shall include sites suitable for
subsidized rental housing and affordable rental
and owner-occupied dwellings, and programs to
support the construction of dwellings rather than
payment of in-lieu housing fees. Such sites shall
be integrated within neighborhoods of market-rate
housing and shall be architecturally compatible
with the neighborhood.
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M
CD
6.15. Consider General Plan amendments to rezone
commercial, manufacturing or public facility zoned
areas for higher-density, infill or mixed use
housing where land development patterns are
suitable and impact to Low-Density Residential
areas is minimal.
O
H
CD
6.16. Continue to provide resources that support the
SLO County Housing Trust fund’s efforts to
provide below-market financing and technical
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assistance to affordable housing developers to
increase affordable housing production in the City
of San Luis Obispo.
6.17. Encourage residential development through infill
development and densification within City Limits
and in designated expansion areas over new
annexation of land.
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M
CD
6.18. Seek opportunities with other public agencies and
public utilities to identify, surplus land for housing,
to convert vacant or underutilized public, utility or
institutional buildings to housing.
O
M
CD
6.19. Continue to incentivize affordable housing
development with density bonuses, parking
reductions, development incentives, and City
financial assistance.
O
M
CD
6.20. Continue to financially assist in the development of
affordable housing to extremely low, very-low, low-
or moderate income households using State,
Federal and local funding sources, while giving
priority to projects that result in the maximum
housing benefits for the lowest household income
levels.
O
H
CD
6.21. Actively seek new revenue sources, including
State, Federal and private/non-profit sources, to
assist affordable housing development for different
income households and first- time homebuyers.
O
M
CD
6.22. Continue to exempt the rehabilitation or
remodeling of 4 dwellings up to 1200 square feet
each from Architectural Review Commission
review. New multi-unit housing may be allowed
with “Minor or Incidental” or staff level architectural
review, unless located on a sensitive or historically
sensitive site.
O
L
CD
6.23. Assist in the production of affordable housing by
identifying vacant or underutilized City-owned
property suitable for housing, and dedicate public
property, where feasible and appropriate for such
purposes.
C
L
CD
6.24. Community Development staff will proactively
provide information for properties suitable for
housing as identified in the Land Use and Housing
Elements.
O
L
CD
6.25. Evaluate and consider amending the General Plan
to designate the 46 acres associated with the
former County General Hospital as a “Special
Considerations” zone, suitable for housing
development on areas of the site of less than 20
percent average slope, provided that open space
dedication and public improvements are part of the
project.
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L
CD
6.26. Continue to update the Affordable Housing
Incentives (Chapter 17.90, SLOMC) and Zoning
Regulations to ensure density bonus incentives
are consistent with State Law.
C
CD
6.27. Evaluate and consider increasing the residential
density allowed in the Neighborhood-Commercial
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(CN), Office (O) and Downtown Commercial (CD)
zoning districts.
6.28. Evaluate how lot patterns (i.e. size, shape, slope)
in the City’s multi-family zones affect the City’s
ability to meet housing production policies.
C
CD
6.29. Continue to pursue incentives to encourage
development of Secondary Dwelling Units.
C
CD
6.30. Consider adopting Subdivision and Zoning
Regulation changes to support small lot
subdivisions, ownership of bungalow court
developments, and eliminate the one-acre
minimum lot area for PD overlay zoning, and other
subdivision design alternatives.
O
M
CD
6.31. Consider scaling development impact fees for
residential development based on size, number of
bedrooms, and room counts.
C
CD
6.32. Continue to submit annual Housing Element
progress reports to the State Department of
Housing and Community Development per
Government Code Section 65400.
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L
CD
7 Neighborhood Quality
7.9. Continue to implement strategies, as early
notification through electronic media, website
improvements, neighborhood outreach meetings,
to ensure residents are aware of and able to
participate in planning decisions affecting their
neighborhoods.
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M
CD/AD
M
7.10. Continue to work with neighborhood groups and
individuals to address concerns, problems, trends
and opportunities for improvements of specific
neighborhoods.
O
M
CD
7.11. Continue to fund neighborhood improvements,
including sidewalks, traffic calming devices,
crosswalks, parkways, street trees and street
lighting to improve aesthetics, safety and
accessibility.
O
H
PW
7.12. Continue to develop and implement neighborhood
parking strategies, including parking districts, to
address the lack of on- and off-street parking in
residential areas.
O
M
PW
7.13. Continue the City’s Neighborhood Services and
proactive enforcement programs to support
neighborhood wellness.
O
M
PD
8 Special Housing Needs
8.13. Continue to provide resources that support local
and regional solutions to meeting the needs of the
homeless and displaced women and children and
other agencies
O
M
CD
8.14. Continue the mobile home rent stabilization
program to minimize increases in the cost of
mobile home park rents.
O
L
CD
8.15. Continue to look for opportunities in specific plan
areas suitable for tenant-owned mobile-home
parks, cooperative or limited equity housing,
O
M
CD
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manufactured housing, self-help housing, or other
types of housing that meet special needs.
8.16. Advocate developing more housing and
refurbishing campus housing at Cal Poly
University.
O
M
CD
8.17. Work with Cal Poly University Administration to
secure designation of on-campus fraternity/sorority
living groups.
O
L
ADM
8.18. Jointly develop and implement a student housing
plan and continue to support "good neighbor
programs" with Cal Poly State University, Cuesta
College and City residents, and improve
communication and cooperation between the City
and the schools.
O
M
CD/AD
M
8.19. Provide public educational information at the
Community Development Department public
counter on universal design concepts for new and
existing residential dwellings.
C
CD
8.20. Continue to allow the establishment of transitional
and supportive housing in all zoning districts
where residential uses are allowed.
C
CD
8.21. Continually look for (land, retail or commercial
space, motels, apartments, housing units, mobile
home parks) that can be acquired and converted
to affordable permanent housing and permanent
supportive housing for homeless persons and
families.
O
L
CD
8.22. Consider an overlay zone to existing and future
mobile home and trailer park sites to provide
additional requirements, such as rent stabilization
and a mobile home park conversion ordinance.
M
CD
8.23. Encourage the creation of housing for persons
with developmental disabilities. The City will seek
grant opportunities for housing construction and
rehabilitation.
O
L
ADM/PD
8.24. Continue to coordinate with the County, social
services providers and non-profit organizations for
delivery of existing, improved and expanded
services, including case management, drug,
alcohol, detoxification, and mental health services.
O
L
CD
8.25. Continue to engage Homeless Services Oversight
Council and Friends of Prado Day Center to
identify, evaluate, and implement strategies to
reduce the impacts of homelessness.
O
L
CD
9 Sustainable Housing, Site, and Neighborhood
Design
9.7. Continue to educate planning and building staff
and citizen review bodies on energy conservation
issues, including the City’s energy conservation
policies and Climate Action Plan. Staff shall work
with applicants to achieve the City’s energy
conservation goals.
O
M
ADM
9.8. Continue to provide long-term solar access for
new or remodeled housing and adjacent
properties, consistent with historic preservation
O
L
CD
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guidelines, and revise regulations found to be
inadequate.
9.9. Continue to implement the Water Quality Control
Board’s “Post-Construction Storm water
Management Requirements for Development
Projects in the Central Coast Region”, to reduce
the amount of impermeable surface.
O
L
CD
9.10 Implement Climate Action Plan programs to
increase production of “green” housing units and
projects and require sustainable and/or renewable
materials, water and energy technologies.
O
M
ADM/C
D
9.11. Continue to promote building materials reuse and
recycling in site development and residential
construction, including flexible standards for use of
salvaged, recycled, and “green” building materials.
Continue the City’s construction and demolition
debris recycling program (Chapter 8.05 - Municipal
Code)
O
L
CD
9.12. Consider incentivizing dwelling units to a minimum
size of 150 square feet, consistent with the
California Building Code, by reduced impact fees
and property development standards.
C
CD
9.13. Consider participating in financing programs for
sustainable home improvements such as solar
panels, heating and cooling systems, water
conservation and energy efficient windows.
C
CD
10 Local Preference
10.3. Continue to work with the County of San Luis
Obispo for any land use decisions that creates
significant expansion of employment in the
unincorporated areas adjacent to the City to
mitigate housing impacts on the City.
O
M
CD
10.4. Encourage residential developers to sell or rent
their projects to those residing or employed in the
City first before outside markets.
O
L
CD
10.5. Work with Cal Poly to address the link between
enrollment and the expansion of campus housing
programs at Cal Poly University to reduce
pressure on the City's housing supply.
O
M
CD
10.6. Work with other jurisdictions to advocate for State
legislation that would: 1) provide funding to help
Cal Poly University provide adequate on-campus
student housing, and 2) allow State universities
and community colleges to enter public-private
partnerships to construct student housing.
O
M
CD
11 Suitability
11.3. The City will continue to ensure the ability of legal,
non-conforming uses to continue where new
development is proposed.
O
L
CD
NOISE ELEMENT
1.12. Review public and private development proposals
for Noise Element conformance.
O
L
CD
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1.13. Require noise studies early in the review process
when project noise may exceed allowable limits.
O
L
CD
1.14. Assure that noise mitigation measures are carried-
out during construction.
O
L
CD
1.15. Monitor compliance with mitigation measures after
project completion.
O
L
CD
1.16. The city will work with the California Highway
Patrol and the County Sherriff`s Office to enforce
loud vehicle exhaust systems and sound
amplification systems.
L
PD
1.17. The city will purchase and pursue alternatives to
the use of noisy equipment for city operations. O L
ADM
1.18. The City will periodically review and update the
Noise Element.
H
CD
1.19. The City will make the Noise Guidebook available
to anyone involved in project design and review.
C
M
CD
CONSERVATION AND OPENS SPACE
ELEMENT
2 Air
2.3.1. Employ best available practices in City operations.
O M
ADM
2.3.2. Consult with APCD on significant development
proposals. O L
CD
2.3.3. Promote alternative transportation/land use
strategies.
O
L
CD
2.3.4. Provide alternative transportation incentives.
O M
PW
2.3.5. Amend the General Plan as needed to achieve air
quality goals. O M
CD
3 Cultural Heritage
3.6.1. Promote public awareness of cultural resources
through activities, including tours & clean-up
events. O M
ADM
3.6.2. Provide financial assistance and incentives for
historic preservation. O H
CD/AD
M
3.6.3. Expand ARC guidelines to address specific
guidance for new buildings in historic districts. C
CD
3.6.4. Prepare post-disaster historic preservation
standards.
M
CD
3.6.5. Assist the CHC in preparing archaeological
resource guidelines. C
CD
3.6.6. Provide cultural resource awareness public
educational programs, which display artifacts
which illuminate past cultures.
C
ADM
3.6.7. Encourage partnering for preservation. O L
CD
3.6.8. Promote adaptive reuse of historic buildings. O L CD
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3.6.9. Rehabilitate and maintain City-owned adobes and
historic structures.
O
H
ADM
3.6.10. Implement Cultural Heritage Committee
Whitepaper.
C
L
CD
4 Energy
4.6.1 Promote efficient City energy use. O
M
ADM
4.6.2 Manage City operations for energy self-reliance. O
H
ADM
4.6.3. Promote Sustainable design in City facilities. O
M
ADM
4.6.4. Reduce obstacles to energy conservation.
O M
CD
4.6.5. Encourage sustainable employee commuting
practices. O L
HR
4.6.6. Promote energy conservation education.
O M
ADM
4.6.7. Administer State Building Energy Standards.
O L
CD
4.6.8. Encourage energy-efficient design in private
development projects. O L
CD
4.6.9. Address solar access in new development.
O M
CD
4.6.10. Retrofit City facilities for energy savings.
O H
PW/UT
4.6.11. Seek financial assistance for energy efficiency
improvements in City facilities. O L
PW/UT
4.6.12. Monitor energy use in City facilities and prepare
biannual report for City Council. O M
ADM
4.6.13. Prepare energy conservation plan for City
facilities.
M
ADM
4.6.14. Adopt green building standards. O M CD
4.6.15. Consider City-owned green energy utility. C H ADM
4.6.16. Promote technology and energy conservation
businesses.
O
L
ADM
4.6.17. Require solar power for new dwellings. O L CD
4.6.18. Seek Air Pollution Control District support for
maintaining air quality. O L
CD
5 Materials
5.5.1. Use materials efficiently in City operations
(computer technology and copying)
O
M
ADM
5.5.2. Promote City materials reuse and recycling.
O M
ADM/UT
5.5.3. Coordinate waste reduction and recycling efforts. O M ADM
5.5.4. Use materials with reduced environmental impacts
in City operations and facilities. O M
ADM
5.5.5. Maintain inventory of recycling businesses and
services.
O
L
UT
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5.5.6. Expand City public information efforts on energy
and materials conservation goals. O L
ADM
5.5.7 Encourage energy efficiency and Green Building
in new development. O L
CD
5.5.8. Ensure new development projects include space
for materials recycling/storage.
O
L
CD
7 Natural Communities
7.7.1. Protect natural communities. O M ADM
7.7.2. Implement the Natural Communities policies from
program.
C
ADM
7.7.3. Participate in any area-wide planning efforts such
as Habitat Conservation Plans under the U.S.
Endangered Species Act.
O
L
ADM
7.7.4. Participate in environmental review conducted by
other agencies for projects that could affect natural
communities in the San Luis Obispo planning
area. O L
CD/AD
M
7.7.5. Develop and maintain current benchmark
information on habitat types and conditions. O M
ADM
7.7.6. Replace invasive non-native vegetation with native
vegetation.
O
M
ADM
7.7.7. Preserve ecotones through changes to or
conditions on new development.
O
L
ADM
7.7.8. Protect wildlife corridors through changes to or
conditions on new development. O L
ADM/FD
7.7.9. Adopt creek setback requirements.
C
CD
7.7.10. Implement natural communities’ policies through
the Tree Committee. O
L
PW
8 Open Space
8.7.1. Protect open space resources.
O
H
ADM &
P&R
8.7.2. Enhance and restore open space.
O H
ADM &
P&R
9 Views
9.3.1. Locate and design public facilities and utilities
consistent with General Plan. O
M
PW
9.3.2. Update community design guidelines to address
views from scenic routes. O M
CD
9.3.3. Maintain and apply Sign Regulations consistent
with the General Plan.
O
M
CD
9.3.4. Conduct environmental and architectural review
consistent with General Plan. O M
CD
9.3.5. Require visual assessments for projects affecting
important scenic resources and views from public
places. O L
CD
9.3.6. Determine that view blockage along a scenic
roadway is a significant impact.
O
L
CD
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9.3.7. Review development in unincorporated County for
consistency with General Plan.
O
L
CD
9.3.8. Advocate State and County scenic highway
designations and protective programs for scenic
routes connecting San Luis Obispo with other
communities.
O
L
CD
9.3.9. Place underground existing overhead utilities, with
highest priority for scenic roadways, entries to the
City, and historic districts. O L
PW
9.3.10. Prohibit billboards. C
CD
9.3.11. Remove existing billboards through amortization,
conditions of development approval and grants for
enhancing open space and transportation
corridors.
O
M
ADM
9.3.12. Preserve the Morros, in cooperation with other
government agencies, non-profit land trusts and
property owners. O M
ADM
9.3.13. Establish and maintain a program of describing
and monitoring view sheds within and adjacent to
City limits to establish a photographic baseline of
visual setting. M
ADM
10 Water
10.3.1. Efficient water use O H UT
10.3.2. Maintain Water quality O H UT
SAFETY ELEMENT
8 Hazardous Trees
8.1. Identify and maintain or remove hazardous trees
for City property and assist property owners. O M
PW
8.2.5.B Review emergency response plans of utilities and
transportation agencies. O
L
FD
9 Avoiding and Preparing for Emergencies in
General
9.2. Maintain and annually update emergency
response plan. O M
FD
9.3 Evaluate fire-flow and identify deficiencies.
C
UT/FD
9.3.A. Meet response-time objective of four minutes. O
H
FD
9.3.B. Set response-time objective for Public Works. C PW
9.3.C Set response-time objective for Utilities. C UT
9.4.A. Train fire fighters, police, building inspectors,
public works, & utilities staff. O M
FD
9.4.B. Train building & planning staff in lessons from
previous disaster areas. O L
CD/FD
9.4.C. Conduct non-nuclear disaster-response exercises.
O L
FD
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9.5. Obtain information about specific location & type of
fire & toxic hazards. O
L FD
9.6.A. Participate in periodic regional disaster-response
drills.
O
L
HR/FD
9.6.B. The city will review the hazard assessment studies
and emergency response plans of utilities and
transportation agencies. L
FD
9.6.C. Work w/CalTrans on hazardous materials
approved routes and related safety precautions. O L
FD
9.7. Establish emergency operation center in Fire
Station 1 and backups sites. O M
FD
9.8. Expand and keep current safety-related
information. O L
FD
9.9. Keep Multi-hazard Emergency Response Plans
current.
O
L
FD
9.10. Work with other jurisdictions on mutual-aid &
automatic-aid agreements.
O
L
FD
9.11. Prepare for post-disaster recovery. O M FD
9.15.A. Develop program to familiarize residents with fire
hazards and appropriate responses.
O M
FD
9.15.B. Promote efforts of the Fire Safe Council. O
L
FD
9.15.C. Continue CERT training program.
O M
FD
9.15.D. Support education programs for lower grades to
teach fire hazards.
O
M
FD
9.16. Help organizations that provide emergency
outreach & education. O L
FD
9.17. Encourage & participate in individual home
inspection programs. O M
FD
9.19.A. Identify & evaluate facility hazards for City owned
property. C
PW
9.19.B Establish routine code inspections for commercial,
industrial, public-assembly, & group housing.
C
CD
9.19.C. Establish complaint-based code compliance for all
buildings.
C
CD
9.19.D Implement City-adopted program on Unreinforced
masonry buildings. C
CD
9.19.E. Provide outreach program for earthquake bracing
of wood-frame buildings.
O
L
CD
9.20. Administer zoning, subdivision, & Architectural
standards consistent with police & fire
recommendations.
O
L
CD
9.21. Fire, police, public works, & utilities review
development applications for safety objectives.
O
L
CD
9.22.A Maintain & administer building regulations in
conformance with State requirements.
O L
CD
9.33.B. Maintain & administer fire regulations in
conformance with State requirements.
O
L
FD
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9.23. Conduct fire & hazardous materials inspections in
commercial, industrial, & multifamily buildings. O M
FD
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
3 Parks and Recreation Facilities
3.14.2. Partner with schools and other joint users to
renovate existing sports fields.
O
M
P&R
3.14.5. As space becomes available, additional fields will
be added in the vicinity of Damon-Garcia Sports
Complex.
O
H
P&R
3.16.2. Acquire property and construct a community
center.
H
P&R
3.16.3. Update & improve indoor facilities.
O H
P&R
3.17.1. Implement the revised Laguna Lake Park Master
Plan.
O
H
P&R
3.18.1.1. Implement the revised Sinsheimer Park Master
Plan.
O
H
P&R
3.18.1.2. Construct a therapy pool at the SLO Swim
Center.
C
P&R
3.19.1. Continue the Playground Equipment Replacement
Program.
O
H
P&R
3.19.2. Pursue joint use of SLO High School swimming
pool.
C
P&R
4 Parks and Recreation Activities
4.2.2.1. Regularly evaluate demand and need and modify
as appropriate.
O
M
P&R
4.2.2.2. Conduct periodic public evaluations of services. O
L
P&R
4.2.2.3. Regularly publicize recreational opportunities. O
L
P&R
4.2.2.4. Consider needs of underserved groups. O
M
P&R
4.2.4. Avoid offering recreation activities classes or
activities that unnecessarily duplicate commercial
programs.
O
L
P&R
4.2.8. Collaborate with groups providing high risk
programs in open space areas.
O
M
P&R
4.3.2.1. Recruit at-risk youth to participate in activities. O L P&R
4.3.2.2. Collaborate with other agencies in serving at-risk
youth.
O
L
P&R
4.3.3.1. Evaluate services to determine benefits O
L
P&R
4.3.3.2.
Accommodate schedules of working people.
O
L
P&R
4.3.3.3.
Prioritize new activities from results of public input.
O
M
P&R
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4.3.6.
Continue to maintain publicly accessible open
space trails.
O
M
ADM/
5 Financing
5.1.1. Develop collaborative fee exchange with
S.L.C.U.S.D.
C
P&R
6 Implementation
6.0.1. Continue to improve existing fields. O
H
P&R
6.0.2. Transition from multi-use to single use fields. O
H
P&R
6.0.3. Develop joint use agreements with other agencies
in addition to schools.
C
P&R
6.0.4. Develop new programs to not conflict with existing
field use.
O
L
P&R
6.0.5. Ensure athletic fields are provided within new
residential development.
O
M
P&R
6.0.6. Consider additional fields for needs not addressed
with Damon Garcia fields.
C
P&R
6.1.1. Upgrade Recreation Center to provide interim
community center.
C
P&R
6.1.2. Secure funding for a therapy pool to be located at
the SLO Aquatics Center.
L
P&R
6.1.3. Consider revenue enhancement to fund new
community center.
O
L
P&R
6.2.1. Construct mini-parks at Purple Sage Drive and at
Marsh & Santa Rosa.
C
P&R
6.2.2. Support neighbor efforts to develop mini-parks. O
M
P&R
6.3.1. Acquire open space property to construct trails. O
H
P&R
6.3.2. Use a variety of techniques to acquire open space. O M P&R
6.3.3. Design new parks so they can connect to
recreational trails.
O
H
P&R
6.3.4. Connect existing parks & open space with trails. O
H
P&R
6.4.1. Schedule "unmet needs" projects through the CIP
process.
O
L
P&R
6.4.2. Look for alternatives to address unmet needs
projects.
O
L
P&R
6.5.1. Complete implementation of existing master plans,
such as those for Sinsheimer and Laguna Lake
Parks.
O
H
P&R
WATER AND WASTEWATER ELEMENT
A 2 Water Management (Multi-Source Water
Supply)
A 2.3.1 Work cooperatively on regional water issues &
resource planning.
O
L
UT
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A 2.3.2. Participate with SLO County in Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan.
O
L
UT
A 2.3.3. Participate with other appropriate agencies in
controlling invasive species which could impact
water supplies.
O
M
UT
A 2.3.4. Work with agencies to minimize water quality
impacts.
O
M
UT
A 2.3.5. Continue to work with SLO County-operation of
Salinas Reservoir & Nacimiento project.
O
L
UT
A 2.3.6. Complete sanitary surveys for Salinas & Whale
Rock reservoirs every five years.
O
M
UT
A 3 Water Management (Water Resource
Availability)
A 3.3.1. Provide water resource update to Council as part
of annual report.
O
L
UT
A 3.3.2. Update safe annual yield computer model for
Salinas & Whale Rock reservoirs following drought
periods.
C
UT
A 3.3.3. Monitor ongoing research for potential long term
impacts to water supplies from climate change.
O
M
UT
A 4 Water Management (Siltation)
A 4.3.1. Work with other agencies to implement Best
Management Practices to reduce siltation.
O
L
UT
A 4.3.2. Continue education & outreach to owners in
watersheds to reduce siltation.
O
L
UT
A 4.3.3. Consider periodic siltation studies at each
reservoir.
M
UT
A 4.3.4. Provide annual update on siltation to Council. O L UT
A 5 Water Management (Water Supply Accounting
and Demand Projection)
A 5.3.1. Provide annual update on water supply & demand
projections to Council.
O
L
UT
A 5.3.2. Conduct periodic updates to water development
impact fees.
O
H
UT
A 5.3.3. Prepare Urban Water Management Plan every five
years.
C
M
UT
A 5.3.4. Prepare water supply assessments for large new
developments.
O
M
UT
A 5.3.5. Analyze water efficiency program impacts to
overall reduction in water demand.
O
M
UT
A 6 Water Management (Water Conservation)
A 6.3.1 Work with SLO County water agencies to identify
cooperative water efficiency measures.
O
L
UT
A 6.3.2. Participate in state & regional water conservation
efforts.
O
L
UT
A 6.3.3. Implement Water Shortage Contingency Plan as
required.
O
M
UT
A 7 Water Management (Recycled Water)
A 7.3.1. Expand recycled water distribution system. O
H
UT
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A 7.3.2. Review development projects to ensure recycled
water is used appropriately.
O
L
UT
A 7.3.3. Present annual recycled water use as part of
annual report to Council.
O
L
UT
A 7.3.4. Consider delivery of recycled water to customers
outside City limits.
C
UT
A 7.3.5. Continue to explore potable reuse consistent with
statewide regulations.
O
L
UT
B 2 Wastewater Management (Wastewater Service)
B 2.3.1. Expand capacity in collection system and Water
Reclamation Facility.
O
H
UT
B 2.3.2. Evaluate wastewater flows of proposed projects. O M UT
B 2.3.3. Conduct periodic updates to wastewater
development impact fees.
O
H
UT
B 3 Wastewater Management (Wastewater
Treatment)
B 3.3.1. Prepare & implement Water Reclamation Facility
master plan.
O
H
UT
B 3.3.2. Work cooperatively on regional water quality
issues.
O
L
UT
B 4 Wastewater Management (Collection System)
B 4 3.1. Investigate cost-effective methods for reducing
infiltration and inflow to the wastewater collection
system.
O
L
UT
B 4.3.2. Provide education and outreach regarding
infiltration and inflow.
O
L
UT
B 4.3.3. Support retrofit of sewer laterals to reduce
infiltration and inflow.
O
M
UT
B 4.3.4. Update Sewer System Management Plan to
maintain its applicability.
O
M
UT
B 4.3.5. Maintain master plans for wastewater service to
developing areas of City.
O
M
UT
B 4.3.6. Review development proposals to ensure
necessary infrastructure is in place.
O
L
UT
B 4.3.7. Provide a Pretreatment Program pursuant to
Clean Water Act.
O
M
UT
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STATUS OF ORCUTT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAMS
Status as of October 2018
Complete Difficulty to
Complete Lead
No. Program Summary or Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
1 2.2.2a Development subject to 20 ft setback from
creek.
O CD
2 2.2.2b Development subject to 30 ft. setback from
wetland habitat
O
CD
3 2.2.2c Development subject to 20 ft. setback from
riparian/wetland mitigation areas & fenced.
O
CD
4 2.2.3a Create 1.94 acres of wetland & 2.76 acres of
riparian enhancement.
O ADM
5 2.2.3b Allow filling of .78 acres of isolated agricultural
wetland seeps on hill.
O ADM
6 2.2.4a Allow .12 acres of creek fill for 3 bridge
crossings.
O ADM
7 2.2.4b All creek channel modifications to comply with
Drainage Design Manual & any other required permits
from Army Corps or Fish and Game.
O
CD
8 2.2.5a Plant native species between trails/rec features
and wetland/riparian habitat
O ADM
9 2.2.5b Provide educational signage re: wetland &
creek habitats on public trails and OS.
O
ADM
10 2.2.9a City will manage Righetti Hill open space in
accordance with City Standards.
O
ADM
11 2.2.9b City will provide & maintain access to Righetti
Hill. City will development a management plan
consistent with COSE.
O ADM
12 2.2.10a Landowner maintains right to existing
structures & will manage parcel consistent with Open
Space standards.
O
CD
13 2.3.3a 16.3 acres of active & passive parkland to be
provided with development. City will pursue 4 acres of
joint use with SLCUSD with new school development
nearby.
O P&R
14 2.3.3b 12-acre park to be developed: 10 acres to be
dedicated w/Phase I development
O
P&R
15 2.3.3c 2.5 acre junction park to be developed when
impact fees are available.
O
P&R
16 2.3.3d 1.5 acres of linear park to be developed w/bike
path adj to storm water basin.
O
P&R
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17 2.3.3e 4 acres of park to be provided by a joint use
facility when elementary school is developed.
O
P&R
18 2.3.4a Subdivisions may provide parkland in lieu of
fee payment if findings can be made.
O
CD
19 2.4.1a 20 ft landscaped setback from Orcutt and Tank
Farm Roads.
O PW
20 2.4.1b Parcels adjacent to Tank Farm & Orcutt are
sensitive sites & require ARC review.
O CD
21 2.4.1c ARC shall review landscape plans - cluster
trees and screen views of new structures.
O
CD
22 2.4.1d Buildings on sensitive parcels shall not include
2nd story unless 2nd floor is set back by 50 ft.
O CD
23 2.4.1e PC shall review design of sensitive lots during
subdivision review to ensure views are maintained
O CD
24 2.4.1f ARC design review of units along Tank Farm &
Orcutt for compatibility & views of hill
O
CD
25 2.4.1g E street residences shall not be visible from
Orcutt/Tank Farm intersection
O
CD
26 2.4.1h R-1 subdivision at west base of Righetti Hill -
preserve views from D street to hill
O
CD
27 2.5.1a Implement environmental mitigation measures
with entitlements as appropriate.
O CD
28 3.2.19a Provide public plaza/seating areas adjacent
to A/B streets intersection.
O
PW
29 3.2.19 b Commercial use to occupy ground floor of
primary commercial area.
O
CD
30 3.2.19c Provide commercial development incentives:
additional story, parking reduction, exemption from
OASP add-on fees.
O
CD
31 3.2.24a Right-to-farm ordinance notification for real
property transfers.
O
CD
32 3.2.24b Ag activities to be phased out by project
build-out. Existing uses legally-established subject to
Non-conforming uses under Zoning Code.
O CD
33 3.3.4a City will support affordable housing in area
through state and local density bonus incentives.
O
CD
34 3.4.1a Geotech study required for each project site
prior to development.
O
CD
35 3.4.1b All structures & development shall meet
appropriate codes (Building & Transportation).
O
CD
36 3.4.2a Sites not previously surveyed shall conduct a
Phase I site assessment.
O
CD
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37 3.4.2b Environmental assessment reqd prior to public
access or development for buildings associated with
ag uses and 55 gallon drums in plan area.
O
CD
38 3.5.2a-h Performance standards for airport
compatibility.
O
CD
39 4.1.1a Encourage architectural styles: Craftsman, CA
Bungalow, CA Mission themes
O
CD
40 4.1.1b Design Standards for R-1 and R-2 districts. O
CD
41 4.1.1c Design Guidelines for R-1 and R-2 districts. O CD
42 4.1.1d Design Standards for R-3 and R-4
development
O
CD
43 4.1.1e Design Guidelines for R-3 and R-4
development
O CD
44 4.1.2a Residential design - use local streets to
enhance neighborhood atmosphere
O
CD
45 4.1.2b Design features (porches, entryways, yards) to
strengthen connections.
O
CD
46 4.1.2c Encourage universally accessible entries to
residences.
O CD
47 4.2.3a Traffic calming design for intersection of A and
B streets
O PW
48 4.2.3b Mixed use commercial area near intersection
of A&B streets to have 2 public plazas. Adjacent
buildings to be 2 stories tall.
O
CD
49 4.2.3c Southern part of intersection of A&B streets to
be landscaped.
O PW
50 4.2.4a Building setbacks from A Street defined O
CD
51 4.2.4b Trees in tree wells for whole mixed use area O
PW
52 4.2.4c Mixed-use building facades, materials, entries,
windows to be consistent with one another.
O
CD
53 4.2.1a Use figures 3.1 and 3.2 when reviewing
intersection plans for A and B streets
O
PW
54 4.2.1b Height ordinance allowed to be relaxed to
enable architectural features.
O
CD
55 4.3.4a Final landscape plan to include details & not
use invasive non-native plant species.
O
CD
56 4.3.4b List of plants not be planted in OASP. O
CD
57 4.4.3a OASP lighting standards - style, height,
efficiency, shielding, type, etc.
O CD
58 4.5.1a 160 ft wide distance buffer from train tracks to
residential areas.
O CD
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59 4.5.1b Add landscaped berm or sound wall where
buffer is not adequate for noise.
O
CD
60 4.5.1c Orient residential uses and outdoor areas away
from railroad tracks.
O
CD
61 4.5.1d Put parking lots between residence and
railroad tracks.
O
CD
62 4.5.1e Locate sensitive uses within residences away
from tracks.
O
CD
63 4.5.1f Use insulating construction to reduce noise. O
CD
64 4.5.2a Set outdoor activity areas 80' back from Orcutt
and Tank Farm Rd to reduce noise.
O CD
65 4.5.2b Locate sensitive uses within residences away
from roads.
O
CD
66 4.5.2c 60 ft wide distance buffer from Orcutt and Tank
Farm Rd to residences.
O
CD
67 4.5.2d Use insulating construction to reduce noise. O
CD
68 4.7.2 Building placement & construction to maximize
passive systems for heating, cooling & lighting.
O CD
69 4.7.2b Use shade, skylights, daylight controls, &
glazing to maximize energy savings.
O
CD
70 4.7.2c Residential developments of >5 units/non-
residential uses >5,000 sq ft shall comply with green
building criteria
O
CD
71 4.7.2d 5% of all single family units shall use
photovoltaics. Increase this percentage by 4% each
year.
O CD
72 4.7.3a Energy star compliant appliances required for
dwellings.
O CD
73 4.7.3b Use CFLs where possible. O CD
74 5.1.1 Orcutt Rd to have a continuous 2-way left-turn
lane, Class II bike lane, & curb/gutter between
Johnson and Tank Farm.
O
PW
75 5.1.2 Tank Farm to be widened at D St, Brookpine &
Wavertree w/left turn lanes.
O
PW
76 5.1.3 Tank Farm/Orcutt intersection realignment to be
completed in Phase I.
O
PW
77 5.2.1 Collector streets will be single lane of travel in
each direction.
O
PW
78 5.2.2 A St. shall have Class II bike lanes & separated
sidewalks & no parking (except adjacent to
neighborhood commercial area) on both sides.
O
PW
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79 5.2.3 B St. development standards. O
PW
80 5.2.4 C St. development standards. O PW
81 5.2.5 D St. development standards. O
PW
82 5.2.6 Bullock Ln to be extended to connect with traffic
circle at B & C streets.
O PW
83 5.2.7 Traffic circle to be built at B and C street
intersections.
O
PW
84 5.2.8 Shared driveway access for A, B, C, & D streets
ok. Limited private drives ok.
O PW
85 5.3.1 E St development standards O
PW
86 5.3.2 Allow alley area to count towards net site area
for density determination.
O
CD
87 5.4.1 Bus routes, stops & pullout areas to be
determined by City transit.
O PW
88 5.5.1 Bike trail connections descriptions O PW
89 5.5.2 Neighborhood park bike trail path description O PW
90 5.5.3 Tank Farm & Orcutt Road bike paths and bike
bridge over Industrial Way
O
PW
91 7.2.2a Circulation & road widths shall accommodate
Fire Dept. emergency access.
O
PW
92 7.2.2b Public fire hydrants reqd. Adequate water
volumes to support fire hydrants for fire protection
needs.
O
PW
93 7.2.2c Buildings shall have fire sprinkler systems per
SLOFD requirements.
O
FD
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STATUS OF MID-HIGUERA AREA ENHANCEMENT PLAN
Status as of October 2018
Complete
Difficulty to Complete
Lead
Dept.
No. Program Summary or
Ongoing Low Medium High
1 Plant native veg along creek. Acquire land on
fwy side of creek & property on east side of
creek between City prop & Marsh Street
bridge for open space (Crk-a) O H
ADM
2 Improve open space at south end of Brook
St. (PPO-d) O M
ADM
3 Acquire CalTrans property & develop park
(PPO-a) H
P&R
4 Modify or replace Marsh St bridge if desirable
to align w/Higuera- Marsh (Flood-a) H
PW
5 Install bypass overflow channel parallel to
creek on City-owned OS (Flood-b) H
PW
6 Coordinate other flood-planning
improvements (Flood-c.) O H
PW
7 Widen Higuera to four lanes w/bike lanes &
median & mid-block turns (Circ-a) H
PW
8 Realign Bianchi Ln w/ High St. (Circ-b)
H PW
9 Realign Pacific St. Close Walker St.
Landscape Walker closed area (Circ-c) H
PW
10 Parker St- CGS, trees, benches, lighting.
Higuera - trees, lighting & benches. Madonna-
landscaped median. Underground utilities &
remove billboards (Circ-d) H
PW
11 Extend Brook St. w/Caltrans site (Circ-e) H PW
12 Install bikeway along creek with bridge (Crk-
b) H
PW
13 Construct ped path on east side of creek. Add
benches, public art & interpretive displays &
bridges (Crk-c) H
PW
14 Establish a Mid-Higuera Area parking
committee & consider parking assessment
dist (Pkg-a) H
PW
15 Restripe street spaces & reduce driveway
ramps (Pkg-b) O M
PW
16 Review shared use parking & expand to
distribute parking (Pkg-c) H
PW
17 Lease or purchase 2 public parking lots (Pkg-
d) H
PW
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18 Acquire & improve public parking near
Archer/Walker/Higuera & Parker/High (Pkg-e) H
PW
19 Complete street improvements including ped
amenities (Pkg-f) H
PW
20 Establish in-lieu parking fee for the Mid-
Higuera Area (Pkg-g) H
PW
21 Add transit stops w/shelter, benches &
signage for the Mid-Higuera area. (Pub-a &
Pub-b) H
PW
22 Develop mini-plaza at Walker (PPO-b)
H
PW
23 Provide info kiosks at strategic places for
peds as part of the Mid-Higuera Enhancement
Plan. (PPO-c) H
PW
24 Acquire & maintain OS along creek & install
bridges & imps (PPO-e) H
PW
RAILROAD DISTRICT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
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STATUS OF RAILROAD DISTRICT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAMS
Status as of October 2016
Complete
Difficulty to Complete
Lead
No. Program Summary or
Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
1 Install traffic signals at Upham (4.1B)
C
PW
2 Use CIPs & economic revitalization tools to
promote area (2.9C) O H
ADM
3 Limit noise & emissions from engine idling
between 10pm and 6am (3.1M) O M
CD
4 Ped Circulation Plan, Bike Transp. Plan,
Circulation Element, and RR District Plan to
be consistent (2.7B) O
CD
5 Identify code violations & work with owners
to correct (2.8C) O
CD
6 Rehabilitate historic SP Freight warehouse
(1.11)
- 4 construct phases & roof repair
completed C
PW
7 Install Curb, gutter, boardwalk & trees
along Santa Barbara, High, Roundhouse,
Emily & South Street (4.1D) O
H
PW
8 Clearly communicate with property
owners, railroad & ops staff (3.1I) O L
CD
9 Encourage added public telephones or
emergency call boxes (2.7E) M
CD
10 Install pedestrian crosswalks at Leff &
Upham streets (4.1A)
M
PW
- Upham Crosswalk complete, Leff still
needed
11 Widen Santa Barbara Street from Broad to
Upham - including left turn pocket (4.1C) C
PW
12 Install standard gauge railroad track to
display of historic railroad cars (1.12)
H PW
13 Install historic markers & improved walk of
history describing RR features (1.14)
H CD
14 Public access to RR bikeway provided with
Villa Rosa development (1.17)
H PW
15 Consider MU zone to allow broader range
of uses (2.9D) C
CD
16 Consider CDBG funds for business loans
and rehabilitation grants (3.1K) H CD
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17 Enforce property screening & maintenance
along ROW (3.1N)
H CD
18 Rehabilitate historic water tower to 1940s
condition & update historic marker (1.6) H ADM
19 Evaluate assessment district to pay for
undergrounding utilities (3.1O) H PW
20 Construct bikeway on land adjacent to
Johnson Ave for Southbound bicyclists
(1.1)
H
PW
21 Install bridge off Johnson Ave for bikeway
north to Cal Poly (1.2) H PW
22 Install pedestrian bridge over RR linking
Fairview with Penny Lane (1.3) H PW
23 Install bikeway & trail linking east side of
RR tracks to signal on Johnson @Lizzie St
(1.4)
H
PW
24 Install new bikeway along both sides of RR
ROW (1.5) O H PW
- Partial improvements completed,
significant improvements still remain
25 Expand passenger loading zone in parking
lot north of depot (1.7) H PW
26 Install textured concrete paving &
crosswalks, ped lighting, trees & signage @
Leff and Osos (1.8)
H
PW
27 Plant palm trees on 50-100 ft centers (1.9)
H PW
28 Acquire land & construct a multi-modal
transit center with parking, shelter,
restrooms, info, bike storage, lockers etc
(1.10)
H
PW
29 Install street paving, curb, gutter, wood
sidewalks, street trees, lighting, & signage
on Railroad Ave, Osos, Santa Barbara,
High, Emily and Roundhouse Streets (1.13) O
H
PW
- Santa Barbara Street improvements
complete; other improvements remain
30 Install bikeway between Alphonso and
Emily streets (1.15) H PW
31 Install ped/bike crossing for access from
Stoneridge/Lawrence Dr./Villa Rosa
neighborhoods to Sinsheimer Park (1.16)
H
PW
32 Improve bike/ped undercrossing to
Sinsheimer Park (1.18) H PW
33 Install bikeway linking RR bikeway with
Augusta /Southwood Drive neighborhood
through creek & park areas (1.19)
H
PW
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34 Replace/repair fencing, remove trash &
install landscaping along fence line (1.20) H PW
35 Encourage expanded parking & staging
area for bikes (1.21) H PW
36 CIPs to install improvements at Emily,
Roundhouse, High, Church, Santa Barbara
& Osos for paving, curbs, lighting,
boardwalks, signage & trees (2.7C)
H
PW
37 Consider special engineering standards for
district public improvements (2.7D) H PW
38 Improve traffic circ-expand public transit,
bikeways, & widen Santa Barbara (3.1H) O PW
- Santa Barbara Street improvements 90%
complete; other improvements remain
39 Improve passenger loading facilities at
depot parking area (3.1J) H PW
40 Use RR parking lease funds to improve
parking enforcement, & lot appearance
(3.1L)
H
PW
41 Install additional traffic signage and street
lighting, where considered necessary at
pedestrian crossings to improve sight
distance (4.1E)
H
PW
AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
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STATUS OF AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Status as of October 2018
Complete
Difficulty to Complete
Lead
No. Program Summary or Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
1 Establish joint RTA bus stop on S.
Higuera & Tank Farm Rd (AASP 6.3E) C
PW
2 Management program for area creeks
required with minimum setbacks of 35
ft. (AASP 3.3.1)
O
ADM
3 Develop remediation actions for
Chevron site to preserve natural
resources (AASP 3.3.4)
C
ADM
4 Establish mitigation bank within
Chevron property to serve AASP &
MASP areas (AASP 3.3.5)
C
ADM
5 Develop public access levels
compatible with maintaining habitat for
Chevron property (AASP 3.3.6)
C
ADM
6 Restore creek areas (AASP 3.3.7) O
ADM
7 Retain open space corridor to allow
movement of wildlife on Chevron
property (AASP 3.3.8)
O
ADM
8 Maintain wildlife corridors south from
AASP toward Indian Knob & Davenport
Hills by obtaining greenbelts and
working with County (AASP 3.3.9P)
O
ADM
9 Enlarge wetland connection between
areas north and south of Tank Farm Rd
(AASP 3.3.10)
O
ADM
10 City will manage acquired open space
land to preserve habitat (AASP 3.3.11) O
ADM
11 City will pursue MOU for privately
owned open space lands to preserve
habitat (AASP 3.3.12)
O
ADM
12 In lieu fee for development not able to
dedicate land for open space (AASP
3.3.14)
O
ADM
13 Expansions of URL will secure open
space (AASP 3.3.15) O
ADM
14 Resource management activities
compatible with airport operations
(AASP 3.3.17)
O
ADM
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15 Expand wetland north of Tank Farm
w/Chevron project (AASP 3.3.18) O
ADM
16 50 ft wetland setback required through
subdivision, development, & public
facilities (AASP 3.3.3)
O
CD
17 Require development to dedicate land
or easements for greenbelt (AASP
3.3.13)
O
CD
18 Locate bike paths outside creek
setback area (AASP 6.3H) O
PW
19 Bike lanes shall meet or exceed CA
DOT & City design standards (AASP
6.3I)
O
PW
20 Require bike lanes as part of frontage
improvements for development.
Require bus stops as part of
development improvements where
appropriate (AASP 6.3G)
O
PW
21 Establish timed transfer point on
Margarita Rd (AASP 6.3D) L
PW
22 Development to provide street furniture
or passenger amenities such as transit
stops, shelters, pads, trash receptacles,
etc. (AASP 6.3L)
M
PW
23 Amend Bicycle Transportation Plan to
include Airport area facilities (6.3F)
M
PW
24 Limit access to creek side environment
between Broad St. and Santa Fe Rd
(AASP 3.3.2)
H
ADM
25 Access & interpretive info for historical
resources (AASP 3.3.16)
H CD
26 TIF funds used for new buses to serve
AASP. Bus stops provided by adjacent
development (AASP 6.3C)
H
PW
27 Amend Circulation Element to expand
truck route network (AASP 6.3A)
H PW
28 Connect bike lanes at intersections in
the Airport Area (AASP 6.3J)
H PW
29 Establish a CIP program to include
bikeways not part of Airport
development (AASP 6.3K)
H
PW
MARGARITA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
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STATUS OF MARGARITA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAMS
Status as of October 2016
Complete
Difficulty to Complete Lead
No. Program Summary or
Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
1 1.1a Hills to be dedicated to City &
protected. C
ADM
2 1.1b Livestock grazing may be limited &
City will manage hillside vegetation. O
CD
3 1.1c Previously graded road to Telecom
facilities will be relocated. O
CD
4 1.2.a Acacia Creek corridor shall be 100
ft wide exclusive of sports fields & will be
replanted with riparian plants. O
CD
5 1.2.b Swales emerging from hills will have
open space corridors 50 ft wide & fenced
near developed areas. O
CD
6 1.2c Lower swales thru neighborhood
park will be accessible for play O
P&R
7 1.3 Riparian and seasonal wetlands
which are shown as development areas
will be replaced in kind within MASP. O
ADM/P
W
8 1.4a MASP development to detain peak
storm water flows on-site. Shallow basins
are preferable to deeper ones. O
CD
9 1.5a Protect ag land elsewhere in URL or
greenbelt. O
CD
10 1.6a Provide 10-acre neighborhood park,
and 16 acre improved sports field. O
P&R
11 1.6.1a Neighborhood Park req's including
equipment and landmark feature.
P&R
12 1.6.1b Some seating, cooking & small
child play space to be partly enclosed. O
P&R
13 1.6.2 Greenspace and play fields mainly
semi-natural vegetation, with large trees
only at edges & possibility of community
gardens. O
ADM
14 1.6.3 Greenways for cycling & walking
paths. O
PW
15 1.6.4 Sports fields to accommodate active
recreational uses & include on-site
parking. Shielded night lighting. C
P&R
16 2.1.1 Low Density Residential areas for
SFRs only. No churches, schools or
secondary dwellings. O
CD
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17 2.1.2 Density will be 7-9 dwellings/acre O CD
18 2.1.3 Lot dimensions are regulated by
Table 2 O
CD
19 2.1.4 A-C - setbacks and building/parking
orientation O
CD
20 2.1.5 Each dwelling shall have 2 off-street
parking spaces - one covered. & alley
access standards O
CD
21 2.2.1 Medium density residential areas -
detached houses on small lots or groups
of detached dwellings on larger lots O
CD
22 2.2.2 Medium Density shall be 8-16
dwellings/acre. O
CD
23 2.2.2 a-e Lot dimension table & standards
for Med Density O
CD
24 2.2.4 Med Density Building form -
setbacks and architecture O
CD
25 2.2.5 Parking to be located at rear. Alley
access standards and special setbacks if
located in front. O
CD
26 2.3.1 Med-High Density Res for attached
dwellings or PUDs. No churches or
schools allowed. O
CD
27 2.3.2 Med-High Density will be 13-18
units/acre. O
CD
28 2.3.3 Lot dimensions per Table 4 O CD
29 2.3.4 a&b Setbacks and architectural
criteria O
CD
30 2.3.5 Parking to be located at rear. Alley
access standards and special setbacks if
located in front O
CD
31 2.4.1 High-Density Residential - allow a
mix of densities and ownership. Churches
and Schools not allowed O
CD
32 2.4.2 High-Density Residential density will
be 19-24 units/acre O
CD
33 2.4.3 Lots to be developed as a single
parcel or condo however it may be divided
into two land parcels to allow for
affordable housing. O
CD
34 2.4.4 a-c High Density building form -
setbacks, arch character and porches or
other outdoor space. O
CD
35 2.4.5 Parking requirements and location O CD
36 2.5.1 Neighborhood commercial uses =
CN zone except no uses larger than 5,000
sq ft, schools, services stations O
CD
37 2.5.2 CN Density shown in Figure 5 O
CD
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38 2.5.3 CN lot dimensions & size minimums
O
CD
39 2.5.4 a-f CN Building Form (coverage,
height, setbacks, FAR, size, architectural
character O
CD
40 2.5.5 CN parking required 1/500 sq ft. &
1/300 sq ft for bikes O
CD
41 2.6.1 Business Park uses - master-
planned campus-type development. O
CD
42 2.6.1a BP Office - small offices and mixed
use. O
CD
43 2.6.1b BP General - R&D, Light
manufacturing, business services.
Allowed uses listed by approval level. O
CD
44 2.6.1c BP- Outdoor - landscaped parking,
storage, employee recreation areas O
CD
45 2.6.1d BP- prohibited uses = carnivals,
convalescent hospitals, dwellings,
homeless shelters, schools or public
assembly uses O
CD
46 2.6.2 BP employee density not to exceed
40 persons/acre O
CD
47 2.6.3 BP parcel sizes & dimensions O CD
48 2.6.4 BP vehicle access will be loops or
grid extensions. NO driveways on Prado
Rd. O
PW
49 2.6.5a-i BP site and building design (FAR,
Orientation, outdoor space, setbacks,
parking lots, heights, massing, entries, &
materials) O
CD
50 2.6.6a-d BP Continuity of landscape
space O
CD
51 2.6.7a-d BP parking requirements &
design O
CD
52 2.6.8a-b BP Landscape screening
required for loading, waste collection,
utilities & mechanical equipment O
CD
53 2.6.10 BP Outdoor employee amenity
areas are required O
CD
54 2.7.1 Special use area between hills and
Broad street (1.2 acres). House and
grounds should be preserved and uses
may include residence; B7B, hostel,
museum, art or craft gallery with retail
sales, restaurant, retail sales of food,
office for sales of MASP properties or
visitor info center. O
CD
55 3.1a Buildings to express human scale by
articulating mass O
CD
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56 3.1b Architectural styles in plan are
encouraged O
CD
57 3.1c Residential entries should be
identifiable from streets or ped walkways O
CD
58 3.1d Universally accessible entries are
encouraged for all buildings O
CD
59 3.1e All development is encouraged to
have outdoor space shielded from aircraft
noise. O
CD
60 3.2 Street trees to create sense of identity;
focal areas should be highlighted through
trees and planting; riparian corridors
should have native landscaping; and all
landscaping should be water efficient. O
CD
61 3.3 Lighting shall be energy efficient,
avoid glare and minimize illumination
toward sky. O
CD
62 3.4 Building form & placement to meet
solar exposure objectives. O
CD
63 3.5 Public art to be encouraged at
neighborhood park & principal collector
street entries. O
P&R
64 3.6 Dwellings & outdoor spaces to be
separated from Prado Rd by greenways,
green space & BP uses. Landscaped
berm to be installed where appropriate. O
CD
65 3.7 Fence and wall designs to comply with
community design guidelines O
CD
66 4.2 a-g performance standards to ensure
airport compatibility including limitation on
uses and operations that might be
dangerous; indoor noise level
requirements, avigation easement and
disclosure requirements O
CD
67 5.0 Traffic calming features to be
developed. Streets & drives to provide
access without unnecessary paving O
PW
68 5.1 City will extend transit service into
area as roads are developed. Transit
stops to include turnouts, shelters,
benches, trash receptacles & real time
arrival status displays. O
PW
69 5.2a New development shall include
sidewalks, ped paths, bike lanes and bike
paths. Precise alignments will be
determined with subdivisions. O
PW
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70 5.2b Bike path width, paving, signs and
features to comply with Bicycle
Transportation Plan. Proposed crossings
may include features such as pavement
changes, signs or bulb-outs. O
PW
71 5.2c. Pedestrian and bike access to
sports fields will be by enhanced under or
over crossing with visibility for safety and
sense of place O
PW
72 5.3a-I Streets to foster traffic volumes
appropriate for land uses and
neighborhoods O
PW
73 5.4 Alleys should be used where feasible O PW
74 5.5 Local streets will have bulb-outs at
the end of blocks and at mid-block for
blocks longer than 500'. O
PW
75 5.7.1 Additional right-of-way for Broad
Street to accommodate bike lane, vertical
curbs, landscaped parkway, and center
median. O
PW
76 5.7.2 Prado Road facilities, phasing and
construction requirements O
PW
77 5.8 Traffic calming required -
roundabouts, traffic circles, intersection
treatments, and bulb-outs. O
PW
78 5.9 Street names to follow City
requirements. O
CD
79 6.3 Fire Dept. activated signal control
devices required for all intersections with
traffic signals O
PW
80 7.3.1 Subdivision plans must show
detailed solutions to storm water issues.
Developers are responsible for drainage
facilities serving their parcels. O
PW
81 7.3.2 All drainage facilities must comply
with NPDES & post construction runoff
controls O
CD
82 7.5 Each residence shall have one 2"
conduit connected with underground
system to facilitate future installation of
high-speed data system. O
PW
83 7.7 All new power, telephone & cable
lines to be installed underground. All
existing line facilities to be underground at
time of frontage construction. O
PW
84 7.8 Streets & utilities installations must be
built to ensure that later projects can build
upon systems that are appropriately sized
and located. O
PW
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85 8.1a The area shall accommodate at
least 2 sites with a total capacity of 40
dwellings for HASLO to provide affordable
housing. C
CD
86 8.1b Residential area may be developed
with modular or manufactured dwellings
that comply with specific plan. O
CD
87 8.1c Affordable housing density bonuses
available in area designated in Fig 5 only
due to airport land use plan. O
CD
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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STATUS OF CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Status as of October 2018
Complete
Difficulty to Complete
Lead
No. Program Summary or Ongoing Low Med High Dept.
BLD
1.1
Accomplish 425 residential
and 10,000 sq ft of
commercial energy retrofits
annually
O CD
BLD
1.2
Encourage monitoring of
energy use via energy
monitors, web apps, and
State-required energy
disclosures
O CD
BLD
1.3
Evaluate options for local
energy conservation
ordinance
C ADM
BLD
1.4
Identify energy efficient
upgrades for historic
buildings that preserve
integrity
M CD/ADM
BLD
2.1
Expand incentive program
for projects that exceed Title
24
C CD
BLD
2.2
Require new development
to install energy efficient
appliances
C CD
BLD
2.3
Amend design guidelines to
promote low impact
development strategies
O L CD
BLD
3.1
Promote energy efficiency
programs and financing O CD/UT
BLD
3.2
Collaborate with County,
state, & energy providers for
single portal to database
O ADM
BLD
3.3
Work with local green build
organizations for outreach
and education
O CD/ADM
BLD
3.4
Work with business
community for a green
business certification
program
M CD/ADM
RE 1.1
Work with County to
promote renewable funding
and financing
O ADM
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RE 1.2
Work w/county & regional
energy providers to evaluate
a "feed-in tariff" program to
pay for renewable energy
provided
M ADM
RE 2.1
Incentivize renewable
energy generation by
reducing permit costs &
streamlining review
C CD
RE 2.2
Revise City policies to
remove barriers to
renewable energy use &
implement COSE 4.6.17
L CD/ADM
RE 2.3 Evaluate feasibility of
regional CCA C ADM
RE 3.1 Educate community re:
renewable energy programs O ADM
RE 3.2 Consider results of SLO-
RESCO project L ADM
RE 3.3 Encourage use of
photovoltaics O CD/UT
TLU
1.1
Implement the short range
transit plan O H PW
TLU
1.2
Continue to research
funding sources for transit
service upgrade projects
O PW
TLU
1.3
Support the County's
Energy Wise Plan strategy
to add transit routes
O /PW/ADM
TLU
1.4
Continue to offer free or
discounted bus passes O PW
TLU
2.1
Require 8% spaces
designated for CAVs in
parking lots > 50 spaces
C M CD
TLU
2.2
Pre-wire electric vehicle
charging stations (2% of
spaces) for parking lots >50
spaces
C M CD
TLU
2.3
Work with APCD on EV
Readiness O CD
TLU
2.4
Identify street networks
appropriate for NEV use M PW
TLU
2.5
Designate spaces in public
parking lots and MF housing
projects for car-shares
M CD/PW
TLU
3.1
Modify BTP to achieve 20%
bike mode share H PW
TLU
3.2
Develop funding & staff
resources to implement BTP H PW
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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TLU
3.3
Research bike-share
program near parking
facilities
O L PW
TLU
4.1
Require new & redeveloped
streets to address all travel
modes
O M CD/PW
TLU
4.2
Develop a Downtown
Pedestrian Plan
M PW
TLU
4.3
Collaborate to expand Safe
Routes to School programs,
events & projects
O M PW
TLU
4.4
Identify traffic congestion
management techniques M PW
TLU
5.1
Improve connectivity
between neighborhoods M PW
TLU
5.2
Promote infill (increase
density in suitable zones) O L CD
TLU
5.3
Incentivize mix-use by
addressing parking and
streamlining permit review
C M CD
TLU
5.4
Evaluate mixed-use projects
in high density residential
zones
L CD
TLU
5.5
Apply MU overlay zone to
areas suitable for TOD M CD
TLU
6.1
Make cost of using DT
parking structures less
expensive than parking
meters
O PW/ADM
TLU
6.2
Locate transit stops & bike
racks near parking
structures
O PW
TLU
7.1
Amend zoning regulations to
increase potential parking
reductions from 10-30% for
shared parking
C M CD
TLU
8.1
Improve City's jobs-housing
balance O CD/ADM
TLU
8.2
Support infill housing -
especially below market rate
housing
O CD
TLU
8.3
Continue to reduce barriers
to production of SDUs C CD
TLU
9.1
Distribute transportation
welcome packets O PW
TLU
9.2
Install informational bike
signage O PW
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TLU
9.3
Continue partnerships with
regional organizations on
outreach and education
O CD
TLU
9.4
Market incentive programs
to employers and workers L ADM
WTR
1.1
Require landscape projects
to minimize turf and use
native & drought-tolerant
plants
C CD/UT
WTR
1.2
Require landscape projects
to use low-water using &
efficient irrigation systems
C CD/UT
WTR
1.3
Encourage use of recycled,
grey, or rainwater harvesting
systems
O CD/UT
WTR
2.1
Review development for
consistency with CALGreen
water standards
O CD/UT
WTR
2.2
Expand recycled water
infrastructure to encourage
use by new projects
O CD/UT
WTR
2.3
Require use of native &
drought-tolerant plants O CD/UT
WTR
3.1
Provide graphic history &
comparison of water usage
on utility bills
O UT
WTR
3.2
Maintain on-line resources &
outreach materials for water
saving tips, planting guides,
& rebates
O UT
WST
1.1
Continue to provide
recycling & green waste
services
O UT
WST
1.2
Evaluate effectiveness of
more aggressive volume-
based rates
M UT
WST
1.3
Enforce IWMA standards re:
recycling services provided
by landlords
M UT
WST
1.4
Re-establish financial
support for home
composting
M UT
WST
1.5
Explore feasibility of waste
audit program
M UT
WST
1.6
Consider curbside food
waste pickup O M UT
WST
1.7
Evaluate effectiveness of
food packaging ordinance
M ADM
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WST
1.8
Evaluate collection of waste
cooking oil and city-run
biodiesel distribution
M ADM/UT
WST
1.9
Evaluate relocating bio-solid
composting closer to City M ADM/UT
WST
2.1
Provide option for waste
audits to educate
consumers where waste can
be reduced
C UT
WST
2.2
Maintain on-line resources &
outreach for recycling C UT
WST
2.3
Host interactive workshops
on home composting O UT
WST
2.4
Explore options for landfill &
Water reclamation site visits
to public & school groups
O UT
PKS
1.1
Conduct audit of parks &
open space to identify tree
planting locations
H P&R
PKS
1.2
Expand tree planting
programs H P&R/ADM
PKS
1.3
Establish Urban Forester
intern program
H ADM
PKS
2.1
Negotiate easements & land
donations for conservation H ADM
PKS
2.2
Implement conservation
plans for open space areas O H ADM
PKS
2.3
Use conservation
easements to create
connected trails
O ADM
PKS
2.4
Expand donation programs
for open space preservation
& maintenance
H ADM
PKS
2.5
Partner w/other
organizations to preserve
open space & develop
parkland
O H ADM
PKS
3.1
Store City green waste at
composting facilities O ADM
PKS
3.2
Continue to chip larger
green waste & make
available for public use
O ADM
PKS
4.1
Identify suitable locations for
community gardens O L P&R
PKS
4.2
Implement Calle Joaquin
AG Reserve Master Plan
L ADM
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PKS
5.1
Continue tree planting &
maintenance education
programs
O P&R
PKS
5.2
Partner w/regional
organizations to create
volunteer opportunities for
trail & open space
maintenance.
O ADM
PKS
5.3
Advertise availability of
green waste. O ADM
GO 1 Create & implement a City
building retrofit program C CD
GO 2 Generate renewable energy
at City-owned facilities H PW/UT
GO 3 Continue to upgrade to fuel-
efficient vehicles O PW
GO
4.1
Replace traffic signal
fixtures with LEDs O M PW
GO
4.2
Replace streetlights w/high
efficiency fixtures O PW
GO
4.3
Upgrade outdoor lighting
fixtures at City-owned
facilities
M PW
GO
5.1
Prioritize replacement of
water pumping & lift stations
H UT
GO
5.2
Implement the WRRF
energy conservation plan C H UT
GO
6.1
Ensure all City facilities
have recycling containers C PW/UT
BO 6.2
Assess feasibility of food
scrap collection & pickup in
public places
M UT
GO
7.1
Choose right plants for City
landscapes O L PW
GO
7.2
Prepare soils for water
penetration & retention
L PW
GO
7.3
Design & operate efficient
irrigation O M PW/UT
GO
7.4
Install water efficient fixtures
& maintain leak control at
City facilities
O PW/UT
GO 8 Use BAT for equipment &
vehicle fleet replacements O M PW
GO 9
Continue to reduce single
occupant employee
commuting
O HRPW
GO 10 Hire staff to implement CAP
& energy programs C ADM
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GO
11.1
Publish CAP information on
web site O ADM
GO
11.2
Participate in regional
events to educate
community about climate
action planning
O ADM