HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 - General Plan Update Implementation Program & Review of General Plan CorrectionsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 18
September 12, 2006
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: City Manager's Office
Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
949 - 644 -3222, swood @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: General Plan Update Implementation Program and Review of General
Plan Corrections
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Implementation Program of the updated General Plan and direct staff to
make identified corrections to the adopted General Plan.
IMPLEMENTAION PROGRAM
When the Planning Commission recommended and the City Council adopted the
updated General Plan in July, their action did not include the Implementation Program,
because staff and the consultant needed additional time to finalize that section. We
have completed our revisions to the Implementation Program, and they are attached to
this report, with changes shown in stgkeetWunderline.
The proposed revisions simplify and shorten the Implementation Program, so that it will
be easier for the City to see what needs to be done to implement the General Plan and
to complete the annual General Plan Progress Report required by State law. Sections
that merely restate State or City law have been deleted, because the City will follow
those laws without their reference in the Implementation Program. Other sections have
been shortened by deleting long descriptions of programs and focusing on the actions
that need to be taken. Minor corrections have been made, and some sections have
been re- organized for ease of use. Finally, the detail on the Economic Development
Strategic Plan has been eliminated in favor of a reference to the Strategic Plan for
Fiscal and Economic Sustainability. The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is
currently involved in revisions to a draft of this plan, which still needs to be reviewed by
the EDC, commissions and City Council. It will be a stand -alone document, and one
that is expected to be reviewed and refined on a regular basis. Therefore, staff
recommends that its details not be included in the General Plan Implementation
Program.
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The revised Implementation Program still provides implementation measures for all the
General Plan policies, as called for in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research
General Plan Guidelines. Staff believes that, in the current streamlined form, it is a
more manageable document and useful guide to implementation.
The Planning Commission reviewed the revised Implementation Program on August 17,
2006, requested minor revisions, and recommended City Council approval.
CORRECTIONS TO ADOPTED GENRAL PLAN
Following the adoption of the General Plan by the City Council on July 25, 2005 staff has
identified several minor errors that should be corrected. These errors and the corrective action
are listed below.
Public Facilities (PF) and Private Institution (PI)
In the latest version of the General Plan both of these designations used the same color. In
order to better differentiate between the two, a lighter shade of purple will be used for the the
Public Facilities designation.
Coyote Canyon
The area of the Coyote Canyon landfill should have been designated as Park and Recreation
(PR) not Opens Space (OS), to reflect the potential for its development as a golf course or other
recreational facility.
City Utilities Yard
A portion of the City's Utility Yard should have been designated as Public Facilities (PF) and
should have not been included in the Banning Ranch OS' designation.
ALUC 65 CNEL Line
The ALUC 65 CNEL will be added to Land Use Figure LU11, In the latest version of the Plan,
the 65 CNEL line only appeared on the Airport Area sub -area map and the Airport Area
Concepts Diagram,
Newport Ridge Community Center
The Newport Ridge Community Center should be designated as Parks and Recreation (PR) not
Single Unit Residential
Ensign Park
The easternmost lot of Ensign Park should be designated as Parks and Recreation (PR) not
Single -Unit Residential (RS -D).
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Dover Shores
A small narrow Association owned lot located southerly of Morning Star Lane and between
Polaris Street and the Bay should be designated Parks and Recreation not Single Unit
Residential (RS -D).
Historic Resources Exhibit
The legend on the Historic Resources Figure HR1 was not properly formatted and is hard to
read; this will be corrected.
Anomalv Numbers on Sub -Area Maps
To better help users of the General Plan, Anomaly Numbers will be added to all Sub -Area
figures where appropriate.
Recreation Element Figure R2
Proposed Park and Recreational Facility °F" should be Santa Heights Community Center not
Community Park.
Submitted by:
Sharon Wood
Assistant City Manager
Attachment: Revised Implementation Program
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IMPLEMENTATION
The following implementation programs constitute the principal set of actions and procedures
necessary to carry out the goals and policies of the City of Newport Beach General Plan. They are
gene v described d do not reheneivelg
reiterate the policies' specific standards or requirements that must be addressed in implementation,
such as permitted development densities and required parkland acreage dedication. Consequently, in
implementing the programs it is necessary to review the Plan's policies to assure that they are fully
addressed. For the convenience of the General Plan's users, each implementation program is
numbered and referenced at the close of each relevant Element policy (Imp --).
The programs described herein
y change over time
to reflect available funding or as new approaches are used in the future. To this end, the General Plan
Progress Report required to be prepared annually, as described in Imp 1.3 below, should review the
continuing applicability of the programs and update this list as necessary. Such modifications would
not necessitate a formal amendment of the General Plan, unless they substantively alter the Plan's
goals or policies.
Development Management System
The City of Newport Beach's Development Management System encompasses the policy and
regulatory documents and procedures that guide land use development and resource conservation in
accordance with the goals and policies specified by the General Plan.
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1. GENERAL PLAN
Overview
The City of Newport Beach General Plan was prepared and adopted in accordance with the
procedural and substantive requirements of California Government Code §65300 et seq. It serves as
the statement of official policy for Newport Beach's long term physical development and addresses all
publie facilities. Beeh of the lements statutorily required by the Code ,
including Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Public Safety, and Noise. To
avoid redundancy, the subjects of the Conservation and Open Space Element have been merged into
the Natural Resources Element. Parks and Recreation, under statute a component of the Open Space
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Element, has been prepared as a separate element to reflect its importance. As dw -atea munidpality
is perrnit -ds a-geftet4-plan-to incorporate other elements that pertain to - its unique
characteristics or visions, the Newport Beach General Plan also includes Harbor and Bay, Arts and
Cultural, and Historic Resources Elements. Though optional by statute, once adopted they hold equal
weight under the law as the mandated elements.
Goals and policies of the General Plan are applicable to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of
Newport Beach. Consistent with State statutes ( §65300), the General Plan also specifies policies for
the adopted Sphere of Influence (SOD, encompassing Banning Ranch, which represent the City's
long -term intentions. for conservation and development of the property should it be annexed to
Newport Beach. Until that time, uses and improvements of the property are subject to the County of
Orange General Plan.
Programs
Imp 1.1 iaister-Ensure that Private Development and Capital Improvements are
Consistent with the General Plan
California statutes require that a city's decisions regarding its physical development must be consistent
with the adopted General Plan. As entitlements for the development of private properties muse -by are
guided by the City's ordinances and Charter requirements, inhereatly— implicitly they must be
consistent with the General Plan.
. As a consequence, it is necessary for Newport Beach to
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review all subdivision and development applications and make written findings that they are
consistent with all goals and policies of the General Plan (see Imp 12.1 and Imp 13.1). If the project is
found to be inconsistent, it cannot be approved without revisions of the General Plan and, as
necessary, it's implementing ordinances.
When the City or any external agency responsible for the planning or implementation of public works
within the City prepares its annual list of proposed public works and its five -year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), these must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review for
conformity with the adopted General Plan (Government Code §65401). Additionally, when the City
acquires property for public purposes, such as streets and parks, the Planning Commission is required
to review this action and report on its consistency with the General Plan ( 565402).
Imp 1.2 Update and Revise the General Plan to Reflect Changing Conditions and
Visions
GeneraRy, any of the tnandateiy elements of the Gefteral Phta may be amended at mw4mum of ..,...
one ealeadftr year, in fteeefdanee with Code 5653058(b). However, thuee are a nun. b -
General PIMI,
While there are no specific deadlines for updates and revisions of the General Plan, State guidelines
urge that it be maintained to reflect current conditions, issues, and visions. The State Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) is required to notify a city when its general plan has not been revised
within. eight years. If the plan has not been revised within ten years, OPR must also notify the
Attorney General, who will notify the City of the legal risks for failure to maintain a legally adequate
plan. An exception is the Housing Element, which is required to be revised at least every five years
(Code §65588) and certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). Historically, this fiming-deadhge has been extended on a number of occasions due to delays
in the preparation of the regional housing allocation by the responsible regional agency, the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG).
While comprehensive revisions occur infrequently in recognition of the long -term role of the General
Plan, it is important to monitor its relevance and applicability to eefteempe local needs and issues
as they evolve over time. At least once every five years the City should
review the economic markets for commercial, industrial, and housing development; identify trends
that impact or provide opportunities for the City; assess the Plan's land use diagram, policies, and
standards for their effectiveness in addressing these; evaluate traffic conditions and their correlation
with land use development; and amend these where desired and necessary. All amendments must be
analyzed pursuant to Citv Charter Section 423 to determine if they must be submitted to the
electorate.
As man; of the General Plan's implementation programs, particularly the Public Infrastructure and
Services Plans and Public Service Programs, are dependent on available funding and evolve over time
to reflect eutrent- chaan&g community needs, they should be reviewed and updated at least once each
three years to assure their continuing relevancy. This is a technical revision that would not necessitate
a formal amendment of the General Plan, provided that they do not alter its policies, and would best
be accomplished as an integral component of the Annual General Plan Progress Report (see Imp 1.3).
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Imp 1.3 Prepare Annual General Plan Progress and Housing Element
Implementation Reports
The California Government Code §65400(6)(1) requires all cities and counties to submit an annual
General Plan Progress Report to their "legislative bodies," the State Office of Planning and Research
(OPR), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of
the report is to provide information on the status of the General Plan and the progress made in
implementing its programs and goals including the adequacy of transportation, utility infrastructure,
and public services to support entitled projects. Additionally, the Report must specify the degree to
which the approved general plan complies with the General Plan Guidelines published by the
Governors Office of Plannntg and Research (OPR) and the date of its last revision.
As required by State Housing Element Law, the City is also required to monitor all housing programs
and complete a detailed annual Housing Element Implementation Report that documents the City s
progress in fulfilling its share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment; the status of the
implementation of each of the housing programs of the City's Housing Plan; and reviews actions and
programs adopted to remove or mitigate governmental constraints on the development of housing for
all income levels.
2: ZONING CODE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Zoning Code, Title 20 of the Municipal Code, is one of the primary
means of implementing the General Plan. Unlike the long -term perspective of the General Plan, the
Zoning Code anticipates the immediate uses of the land. Areas within the SOI are governed by the
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County of Orange Zoning Code, until annexation to the City, wherein they would be subject to the
City's Code.
and a map de&.e the distribution mid intensity of 1w.d uses *ad weittffi regelatiens establish
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While state statutes do not require consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code for
charter cities, such as Newport Beach, most court decisions in the State pertaining to the regulation of
land use development in such communities have set the General Plan as the standard by which
development entitlements that have been legally challenged have been measured. This is based on the
premise that effective implementation of a general plan necessitates mutually reinforcing actions, such
as a consistent zoning code. NNMort Beach's practice has been to maintain consistency- between its
General Plan and Zoning Code. Praetieallj, Seetaen 423 of the City C :.. . of thee
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Imp 2.1 Amend the Zoning Code for Consistency with ApW-G�e jhe General Plan
Adoption of the updated General Plan necessitates a thorough review of the Zoning Code's
regulations for consistency with the General Plan's band Use Plan and policies pertawAng e Imd wei
tepies. in partieular, the Zoning Map and General Pimi Land Use Plan's designations and standards
This shall include review of Code requirements pertaining to areas designated as "Specific
Plans" (see "Specific Plans" below) and amendments to Planned Community (RC) Development
Plans.
In accordance with State statutes, the Zoning Code shall be amended "within a reasonable time" of
the adoption of the updated General Plan. While a specific time frame is not specified, it is common
practice for communities to revise their zoning within a 12 to 18 month time period.
In summary, map and text amendments may be necessary to accomplish the following:
Uses and Dens'
a. Review and revise land use classifications to reflect the General Plan's policies for permitted uses
densities /intensities. and development standards. These need to reflect the new types of land use
categories. including those that provide for the vertical and horizontal mixing of housing with
commercial. office, visitor- serving and other non - residential land uses.
b. Add standards to implement oolicies addressing community character and design and
development for each land use category and as defined for sub - areas.
c. Review and amend. where necessary Code requirements and standards pertaining to the location
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tsunamis methane gas and excessive noise, maintain the integritvTnd quality of Newport
Harbor and the Upper Bay.
d Review and rat &W the Code as necessgt to achieve sped& objectives of the General Plan such
allot consbh&don to improve the economic viability of commercial uses retention of marine-
development requirements and /or incentives
e Review and amend the Code as necessary to assure that developer requirements for the
dedication of lands for roadway improvemenmi3arklands, and other elements defined by Generd
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3. SPECIFIC PLANS
Overview
Specific plans are tools for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and intended to
implement and regulate land use and development within a specific project boundary, subject to the
substantive and procedural requirements of §65450 through §65450 of the State Government Code.
in aeeei-dartee with the City's ZerAng Code, the Pimmiming Gammission may, of 4 se direeted by the
City Couneil ehA prepstre spe—eifie p 1-as based an the General Plari.
Specific plans are regulatory documents adopted by ordinance and, to date, have been incorporated
into Newport Beach's leg and- Zoning Code. Therefore, all development standards contained
therein are enforceable by law. VAete 4tese a"°- from the regtilatieas of the bme h -d use 'istrie
Specific plans that have been adopted by the City of Newport Beach, generally, are more limited in
their scope and application than authorized by the State Government Code. Principally, they are more
specific than underlying the parallel zoning requirements in their definition of perrititted land uses and
development standards and design guidelines to reflect the unique characteristics of their planning
area. Some prescribe programs for visual enhancement and streetscape improvements. Adopted
specific plans at the time of the approval of the updated General Plan include,
*Newport Shores,
*Mariner's Mile.
*Cannery Village /McFadden Square.
*Santa Ana Heights.
*Central Balboa. and
*Old Newport Boulevard.
A "S'fIIt� la a holders" sxe-is included in the Code for the anticipated future preparation of a specific
plans for Corona del Mar . However. the updated General
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Plan does not specifiv a specific implementation structure or regulating document-for Corona del Mac
Qtm9st other areas.
As a component of the revision of the Newport Beach Zoning Code for consistency with the General
Plan (Imp 2.1, above), development regulations for designated Specific Plan areas of the City shall be
reviewed and amended as necessary.
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Imp 3.1 Preparation of New Specific Plans
As specific plans are considered by the State CPR to be especially useful for large projects and sites
with environment constraints, there are several potential applications in the City of Newport Beach.
These may be prepared by either the City or private sector. However, responsibility for their adoption
lies with the City Council.
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b. SLqAagy, should— Banning Ranch not be acquired as open space, expliek -- guidelines and
standards for the integration of development with the preservation of critical habitat, bluffs, and
other natural open spaces are essential General Plan policies for the intermixing of a variety of
housing types with local retail services, a hotel, and park in a walkable and sustainable
environment can best be accomplished through detailed development standards and design
guidelines that are not currently embedded- contained in the City's ordinances. A specific plan,
as conceived by state statute, would also encompass detailed infrastructure, financing, and
phasing plans A specific
RIM would la so be helpful in assuring that the quality of development and scope of resource
protection desired for this property would be achieved, as an altemative to pfeservation of open
3paee. A ""ditional" development p6n, an the ether Imad; pi-ffvides the City with less
e¢.Specific plans may also be considered to satisfy the regWatory planning requirements for the
residential villages proposed for the Airport Area and the integration of the mix of medical -
related, housing, commercial, and industrial uses in West Newport Mesa. Here In these cases,
the specific plans would serve as important tools to guide the development of multiple
properties into a cohesive district. It would establish standards for a suitable interface among
the diverse permitted land uses, a high level of architectural design and site landscape, and the
incorporation of parklands, unifying streetscapes, and other amenities. Their prevision fsr-
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4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS /PLANNED COMMUNITIES
Overview
The City of Newport Beach provides for a "Planned Community" (PC) designation for the
development of large properties, usually under one ownetship, with the objective of producing a well-
defined and cohesive district mica- at integrates one of mote type of housing unit and supporting uses
that meets standards of density, open space, light and air, pedestrian and vehicular access, and traffic
circulation similar to comparable residential and commercial districts in the City, as well as reflects the
unique environmental setting of the property. These define specific development standards that ate
customized to reflect the unique attributes of the property and its surroundings.
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Imp 4.1 New "Planned Community" Development Plans
In lieu of the preparation of specific plans, as discussed above, the City may elect to have "Planned
Community" plans prepared for large scale development projects permitted by the General Plan.
Principally, these would apply to Banning Ranch and residential villages in the Airport Area-,-ftftd
West Newpere Mesa. For the latter, these would serve as the "teeulatory plan" required for each
village. This would expand the traditional use of the City's PC designations to incorporate detailed
develeptnent esign guidelines, infrastructure plans, phasing, and financing
mechanisms.
5. LOCAL COASTAL PI 4NPROGRAM
Overview
Implementation of State of California Coastal Act policies is accomplished primardy through a Local
Coastal Program (LCP) that contains a Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP),and Implementation Plan
(LIP). The'CLUP sets forth goals, objectives, and policies that govern the use of land and water in the
coastal zone within the City of Newport Beach and its sphete of influeae with the exception of
Newport Coast and Banning Ranch. Newport Coast is governed by the previously certified and
currently effective Newport Coast segment of the Orange County Local Coastal Program. Banning
Ranch is a Deferred Certification Area (DCA) due to unresolved issues related to land use, public
access, and the protection of coastal resources. The LIP consists of the zoning ordinances, zoning
district maps, and other legal instruments necessary to implement the land use plan.
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Imp 5.1 Review and Revise Ieaal- Coastal Land Use Plan for Consistency with the
General Plan
The General Plan's updated goals and policies were written in consideration of the CLUP approved
by the a �fornia Coastal Commission on ^-`x^0-5 February 8. 2006. Many of its
policies were directly incorporated in the Land Use, Harbor and Bap Natural Resources, Recreation,
and Publie Safety Elements. However, there are a number of policies in the updated General Plan that,
may deviate from those in the approved CLUP . -Among these are policies for
the inclusion of housing and mixed -use developments in portions of the coastal zone and the revised
land use classification and density /intensity system. It will be necessary to review and amend the
CLUP mid L1P - for consistency and submit these to the Coastal Commission for certification.
6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Subdivision Ordinance, Title 14 of the Municipal Code, regulates and
controls the division of land within the City in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and
Government Code §66411. the
The Subdivision Ordinance regulates the design and improvement of subdivisions, requires
dedications of public improvements, establishes development impact fees and mitigation programs,
and requires conformity with the provisions of the City's General Plan. This includes the review and
approval of lot size and configuration, street alignments, street grades and widths, traffic access,
drainage and sanitary facilities, lands dedicated for public uses (e.g., schools and parks) and open
spaces, and other measures as may be necessary to insure consistency with or implementation of the
General Plan.
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Imp 6.1 Review the Subdivision Ordinance for Consistency with the General Plan
On adoption of the updated General Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance shall be reviewed and amended
where necessary to ensure consistency with its goals and policies. This may encompass revisions
related to the Plan's policies pertaining to the intermixing of uses; site planning and design; landscape
improvements; roadway and street standards and improvements; storm drainage and pollution runoff
control; conformance to natural topography and landscapes; terrestrial and marine habitat protection;
landform and coastal sand protection; flooding, fire, geologic, seismic, and other hazard abatement;
environmental impact mitigation, and infrastructure and public service concurrency.
Additionally, the City should examine and modify the Ordinance to reflect state -of -the -art land
development practices that enhance environmental sustainability. such as- The -tbe draft "LEED for
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sad lossq use of drot%+.t teleftat and a in
anstru tion matetials, permea6le paving surfae-es, and eornpftr*b1e teehaiTues. These standards
would largely be applicable to large scale development projects, such as the Banning Ranch,
7. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODE
Overview
Building construction in the City is regulated by Title 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
"Buildings and Construction." This encompasses the 1994 Uniform Code for Building Conservation;
1997 Uniform Administrative Code; Uniform Housing Code;
Uniform
California Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code; the 2001 California Building
Code; California. Mechanical Code. and California Plumbing Code; the 2004 California Electrical
Code; Newport Beach Excavation and Grading Code; Newport Beach Flood Damage Protection; and
the Newport Beach Construction Site Fencing and Screening. Additionally, Title 15 includes
regulations for Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Buildings, Sign Code, House Moving,
Abatement of Substandard Buildings, Undergrounding of Utilities, Fair Share Traffic Contribution,
Traffic Phasing, Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program, Development Agreements, Flood
Damage Protection, Methane Gas Mitigation, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, and Santa
Heights Redevelopment. The City applies the most recently updated codes by state, federal, and
professional organizations. The Fait Share Traffic Contribution ordinance and accompanvine
resolution determine the total unfunded cost of completing the City's Circulation Element and
allocate this cost to future development based on traffic generation rates.
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Imp 7.1 Review Building and Construction Code for Consistency with General Plan
General Plan policies largely eemplemen reflect the provisions of the City's Building and
Construction Code (Title 15). particularly those addressing public safety. The Publie Safety F4eineffes
T1he Building and Ganstmetien Code should be reviewed to assure that these are fully addressed. the
In addition. as the General Plan provides Standards for the
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development of high -rise multi - family residential, the Code should also be reviewed for dser -_1tE
adequacy in consideration of the policies for such building types develepm_ :: in the Airport Area.
eaally; tThe City should also consider revisions of Tide 15 to foster the use of "green- building"
techniques that have not been traditionally used in the .City.
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Plan's policy objectives.
Imp 7.2 Revise City's Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance
The updated Circulation Element will require revisions of the City's Fair Share Traffic Contribution
Ordinance, Chapter 15.38, for consistency, with periodic updates as necessary for funding
consideration changes (including the implications of regional improvements such as those contained
in the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the traffic contribution of adjacent cities
such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach). This ordinance and accompanying
resolution determine the total unfunded cost of completing the City's Circulation Element {te. the
and allocate this cost to future development based on traffic
generation rates.
Imp 7.3 Review and Update Transportation Demand Ordinance
is implemented in areas such as Newport Center and the Airport Area
8. OTHER CODES AND ORDINANCES
Overview
General Plan policies are also implemented through a diversity of other codes and ordinances of the
City of Newport Beach. Relevant sections of the Municipal Code may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Tide 6, Health and Sanitation
• Tide 9, Fire Code
• Tide 10. Offenses and Nuisances
• Tide 11, Recreational Activities
• Tide 12, Vehicles and Traffic
• Tide 13, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Properties
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Imp 8.1 Review Codes and Ordinances for Consistency with the General Plan and
Update Periodically
On adoption of the General Plan, relevant codes and ordinances of the City shall be reviewed for
their consistency and revisions prepared where necessary. These shall be updated periodically to
reflect state -of- the -art practices and technologies. Meng- Representative of the issues addressed by
General Plan policy that should be addressed reviewed are the following-
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Harbor. These shall r9equirements that- for live- aboard
vessels be xzanaged pe wining to te- the integrity, quality, and safety of Harbor uses,
preteet— - environmental protection, and pteveat—impacts on the public, waterfront
owners /lessees, and adjoining properties, -aftd
b_(,} egulation and transfer of mooring permits
bc. Standards for the design and siting of stmettifes stieh as
bulkheads, -aad -pier and similar structures to enscrre- iaddress their potential visual
(G'hapter- 10.26) to __n__. .h_ _.Standards and policies specified by the Noise Element to protect
sensitive noise receptors, residents and businesses in the Eiey from unwanted noise impacts
from traffic _JWA operations construction activities truck deliveries special events charter and
entertainment-boats. and similar sources..
development in areas exposed to a 65 dBA Q��Eb aed higher-,, the reqtA±emetit of noise
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deliveries, speeial eve-H9, eh--ter and eateftain�eat beats, and ed%er- seerees of unwanted sotmd in the
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Imp 8.2 Prepare New Codes, Ordinances, and Guidelines
The updated General Plan shall be reviewed and evaluated for the need to adopt new codes and
ordinances that implement its policies and standards. Among those that may be considered for their
appropriateness are:
a. A "commercial- residential" interface ordinance that regulates use, activity, and design of
commercial properties located on shallow parcels directly abutting residential neighborhoods;
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b. Design guidelines for the renovation or reconstruction of housing in existing neighborhoods to
assure that they complement the character of existing development. These may be applied to
specific neighborhoods or citywide.
c. An ordinance or guidelines for the preservation of historic buildings and /or properties. This
shall be developed in consideration of guidelines published by the State Historic Preservation
Office.
d. An ordinance managing parking in commercial and mixed -use corridors and districts
characterized by deficient parking. This may provide for the establishment of parking districts
in which new parking may be developed in public or private shared facilities or structures or
other facilities, as well as procedures for the funding of these improvements.
9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
Overview
nee ssfti7, to establish preeedtwes by which fimetions are peffemned. Many regulatory policies
established by the City Council are adopted by ordinance and included in the Municipal Code.
However, other policies also are established which by their nature do not require adoption by
ordinance. These policy statements adopted by resolution of the City Council are consolidated within
the Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual. This Manual contains numerous polices that establish
rules and guidelines for City administration, planning, public works and utilities, environmental
protection, city services, and coastal activities. These policies help to guide residents and city staff in
the direction that Council will take on certain matters. City Council Policies are set at Council
Meetings and are reviewed annually.
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Imp 9.1 Review City Council Policy Manual for Consistency with the General Plan
0a adoptia =T -tThe City Council Policy Manual shall be reviewed to assure that its policies are
consistent with the updated General Plan. MRay of the Mantial's
10. DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
TRACKING AND MONITORING
Overview
Among the responsibilities of the City's Management Information Systems (MIS) Division is the
maintenance of a centralized database development and support system. This is
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supplemented by the development and maintenance of data by individual City departments. This
includes the Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows data to be connected to all parcels in
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Imp 10.1 Maintain Up -to -Date Comprehensive Database
As additional in�nrta6an is developed in the ft*dre, it will be added to or inedify the * i g
database. Data that is likely to change over a comparatively short time period, such as built land use
and traffic should be updated on a continuing basis, while data that is stable, such as seismic hazard
zones, can be updated on a less frequent basis. In its annual budgeting process, priority should be
placed on expenditures for the compilation of data that informs the City's development decisions,
public works improvements, services, and programs.
Imp 10.2 Maintain Development Tracking and Monitoring Program
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developers. and decision - makers regarding the amount of reTnaining development capacity for
pertinent Statistical Areas and individual parcels. This will facilitate the City's compliance with the
development threshokisAndlitnits required by Charter Section 423.
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4411. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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Overview
Chapter 20.90.050 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code requires that a project that is not exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) shall be reviewed and either a Negative
Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall be prepared The City's Implementation
Procedures for CEQA are presented in the City Council Policy Manual, See6en— w "K3." of
Pka These specify the activities that are subject to, not subject to, and exempt from CEQA;
content and procedures for Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact
Reports; processes for consultant assistance in the preparation of environmental studies and
documents; fees for CEQA processing, and authorities of the Planning Director.
In conformance with CEQA requirements, a "Program" EIR was prepared and certified for the
updated City of Newport Beach General Plan.
Some of the
provisions that might have been defined as mitigation measures have been incorporated as policies of
the General Plan,-so-that the requirements are specified in one document.
The Program EIR is written to the level of specificity of the General Plan's Land Use Plan's goals,
policies, and programs. It may serve as a reference in the preparation of CEQA - required
environmental documents for implementation of the General Plan. subsequent Specific Plans, Precise
Plans, capital improvements, and other actions that are consistent with the General Plan.
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Imp 43411.1 CEQA Review Development and Entitlement Applications
Applications for entitlement and development in the City of Newport Beach shall be subject to review
in accordance with the City Council Policy Manual Implementation Measures for CEQA.
Environmental analyses shall include assessment of the project's consistency with General Plan
policies pertaining to each environmental topic under discussion
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court decisions, the General Plan Program EIR can be used as citywide framework from which
project EIRs can be tiered. The Program EIR shall not be used for any project that is more intense
than or inconsistent, with the General Plan.
- x-412. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Overview
A Fiscal Impact Model has been developed that ocuments the balance of costs of
public services and revenues to be derived resulting from the Qty's mix of land uses permitted by the
General Plan. These are assigned to each category of land use, single family residential, multi - family
residential, retail commercial, and office development, for example.
adeption, the Model was used to doeument the balanee of eost and _V_ eft —IN-9 -4--p F__�iq6ag uses in th
uses representing ft fiet fiiiarteial less. The net benefit of housing hits &.*ftge-d &�_ it less to ft be-1
.,. , and . As the analyses conclude,
howeveje, the mix of uses is highly inter- related and the fiscal benefits of individual land uses cannot
be considered independently. For ex"le, offiee uses provide enstomers that shop at leeal tet—ail
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Imp 444121 Evaluate Fiscal Benefits of Development Proposals and Annexations
Significant development projects and General Plan Amendments shall be evaluated for their net fiscal
impacts on the City of Newport Beach. This will use the Fiscal Analysis Itn ac Model developed for
the General Plan and identify all costs for public services and revenues to be derived. The City shall
decide the type, scale, and mix of uses that shall be subject to fiscal review.
Imp 12.2 Maintain and Update Fiscal Impact Model
To ensure that the Fiscal Impact Model continues to be a useful tool for evaluating development
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X13. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Overview
In accordance with Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, development agreements
may be prepared as contractual agreements between the City d developers to
provide assurances to each party regarding the uses to be entitled, anti--rules of development and
public benefits of the development project The Code stipulates that a development agreement specify
the duration of the agreement, permitted uses of the property, density or intensity of use, maximum
height and size of proposed buildings, and provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public
purposes, if required. The agreement may include conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for
subsequent discretionary actions and may specify the timing and phasing of construction.
The uses and development standards specified by a development agreement must be consistent with
the General Plan and /or, where appropriate, Specific Plan and Local Coastal Program.
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Imp 44413.1 Process Development Agreements
For new master planned residential communities and large scale commercial and mixed -use projects,
the City and project developers may elect to enter into a development agreement Such a tool may be
useful in guiding -arty development that may be permitted on Banning Ranch if not acquired as open
space. development of residential villages within the
Airport Area, and to fiwififiate the integration of multiple uses in West Newport Mesa. Development
Aereements shall be required for housing developed as additi-ee-infill in the
for the number, density and location of the housing units.
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Governance
The Governance portion of the General Plan Implementation Program describes the institutional
processes through which key policy decisions related to land use development, capital improvements,
and resource conservation will be made and carried out.
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4-9-14. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Overvlew
Implementation of the General Plan's goals and policies requirel the cooperation and coordination of
the City with a diversity of local, state, and federal agencies and private and semi - private institutions.
The following summarizes many of dv—interagency coordination procedures directly related to the
General Plan's policies that are currently being carried out or anticipated in the short-term. These will
be supplemented by other ongoing programs and new strategies that will be defined during the life
span of the General Plan's implementation.
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Imp 4*J4.1 Adjoining Cities
The City of Newport Beach shall continue " to collaborate with
the eCities of Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa to address planning, development,
transportation, and other issues that jointly impact the communities.
Newport Beach will also work with surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to
coordinate and test emergency preparedness and response plans. ,
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Imp 4.814.2 Coordinate with School Districts
The City of Newport Beach and the school districts serving the City, including the Newport-Mesa
Unified School District, Santa Ana Unified School District, and Laguna Unified School District, shall
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existing facilities; in consideration
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The City of Newport Beach and Orange County should continue to collaborate in numerous
programs affecting land use and development, affordable housing, transportation, infrastructure,
L-_tm__ ser4ees, resource conservation, aad-environrnental quality, arxd- management of
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Imp 4-914.4 Coordinate with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi -modal transportation agency serving
Orange County. It is responsible for countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail
service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid
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Imp 4-914.4 Coordinate with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi -modal transportation agency serving
Orange County. It is responsible for countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink commuter rail
service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid
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services. and regulation of taxi operations. Through the adopted Measure M, a voter- approved half -
cent sales tax for transportation improvements, OCTA allocates funding for specific transportation
improvement projects in three major areas— freeways, streets, roads and transit. OCTA also secures
funding for regional and local agencies from state and federal agencies. The City of Newport Beach
will implement General Plan policies bvr.
• Workin_g with OCTA to support the implementation of needed regional Master Plan
improvements that will benefit mobility within the City.
• Solicits funding from OCTA for local transportation, transit, parking, bikeway, and other
related improvements as such revenues are available in the future.
• The Oil sl> &p Periodically reviewing the adequacy of transit service in Newport Beach and
coordinateiag with OCTA to provide transit support facilities including park -and -ride lots, bus
stops, shelters, and related facilities.
• Coordinateutg with OCTA to establish or modify bus stop locations to provide adequate access
to local residents and to destinations for external uses, as well as efficient and safe traffic
operations.
• Requester the OCTA to assess the need for the expansion of fixed -route service and efficient
transportation to future transportation facilities.
• C– eardiaste C2gLimb atinn with OCTA to provide expanded summertime bus and /or shuttle
service to reduce visitor traffic.
■ Geetdinate Coordinating with OCTA to provide programs to issue monthly bus passes locally
and provide special programs for subsidizing passes for the disadvantaged.'
Imp a -914.5 State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible
for the certification of Newport Beach's Housing Element (see Development Management System
above). Each five years, the City shall update the Element based on input received from the HCD and
regional agency (Southern California Association of Governments) regarding the City s "fair share" of
regional housing demand. The focus of the update will be on the provision of adequate sites and
programs for affordable housing.
Imp l-914.6 Coordinate with &fate Gf California Coastal Commission
The State-e€-California Coastal Commission is responsible for the implementation of the California
Coastal Act of 1976. As described above (Development Management System), the City's Local Coastal
Program's (LCP) Land Use Plan (CLUP) had been certified at the time of the appreved -e>3-- adoption
of the updated General Plan and the Leeal ' The Ci
`-- ._ __'__`_-_,- with the General Plan and en sue certification of the Implementation Plan. The
City shall ensure that vn_ certification, applications for development shall be reviewed
. , by the City fors9nsistenccy with the
certified LCP and Coastal Act of 1976.
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Imp x-914.7 Coordinate with State of California Resources Agency, Department of Fish
and Game
The California Resources Agency Department of Fish and Game is responsible for the maintenance
of native fish, wildlife, plant species, and natural communities for their intrinsic and ecological value
mid dieir benefits to people. This includes habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount
and quality to ensure the survival of all species and natural communities. The depamneat is als-o
responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildli& ineluding veereatien*l, eenmneteis; seien�dfie
and edueational The Department is also responsible for the issuance of permits for lake and
streambed alterations, incidental takes of State Listed Species, in accordance with the California
Endangered Species Act, and near -shore fishery activity.
molementation of the General Plan's volicies for natural resource protection shall be achieved
through the City's
aG,ronsultation with the DFG in the review of projects that may impact terrestrial and marine
resources and identification of resource protection and impact mitigation measures including.
■ S upport for the DFG:a in say efforts for habitat acquisition and restoration on Banning
Ranch;;. The City shall cooperate
mGensult with the DFG, 14S Fish and WAdhfe -Serviee, and other
developing plans ft)f the preteetien of wetlands and h-sh-k—nos of T_iqm�
Speeies on 13a g
Rtnteh. 44tis will inelude the eaoi-diflatieft ef reqt4ed field studies to dehneftte habitats; the
mediation.
■6eefletate with the DFG and other agencies in implementing the eel grass restoration of
Newport Bay and programs for the protection and management of upper Newport Bay,
including the -
■ DFG in the inenitaring of eealegieal Newport Beach Marine
Refuge,-and Irvine Coast Marine Life Conservation Areas, and
with Oftage County, non profit ergani2atie, 9, and volunteets..
Imp 41A.8 Coordinate with State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the management of
state parks and beaches under its jurisdiction. In Newport Beach, this includes Corona del Mar State
Beach and Crystal Cove State Park Cooperate in maintaining and expanding, where appropriate,
recreational opportunities along the coast and marine recreation related facilities.
Imp 1-914.9 Coordinate with State of California Department of Transportation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for the planning, construction,
and maintenance of state highways and freeways. including SR 73 and Newport Boulevard (SR 55)
between Finley Avenue and the City boun . Coast Highway in Newport Beach, excluding the
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portion fr9m Newport Coast Drive to �amboree Road, is currently a state
highway and Caltrans maintains authority over its right -of -way and standards for improvements. The
General Plan recommends that the City discuss and negotiate with Caltrans for the relinquishment of
Coast Highway through the City as a State Highway and begin these discussions at the earliest
possible time. a
manage.ment. Additionally, there are a ..,.
residents. development of the Route 73 tell road, whieh are reeommended for te me aed reereations f6
Imp 414.10 Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)
The Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) oversees the San Joaquin Hills (SR -73) Toll Road. It is
governed by a Board of Directors made up of elected officials from cities and county districts that are
adjacent to the toll roads, whom are appointed by the respective cities. The San Joaquin Hills Toll
Road was built as a state highway, owned and maintained by Caltrans and the TCA is responsible for
public oversight, toll policies, operations, and financing. The City shall coordinate its local roadway
improvements that impact and are impacted by the Toll Road with the TCA.
Imp ll- 814.11 State of California Public Utilities Commission
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates privately owned telecommunications,
electric, natural gas, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. Among its
responsibilities is the coordination of funding for the undergrounding of overhead utilities.
Newport Beach shall work with the PUC in obtaining funding and implementing the undetgrounding
of remaining overhead utilities.
Imp 1- 414.12 Coordinate with United States Army Corps of Engineers
Among its responsibilities, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACEI is responsible for
the protection of water resources, habitat, and hydrological processes in the "navigable waters" of the
United States. This encompasses wetlands, in addition to Newport Harbor and Bay.
tnplementation of the General Plan's policies for natural resource protection shall be achieved
through the City's
ort f programs of the AGOEUSACE, with other agencies, in the restoration of
wetlands and other habitat on Banning Ranch_
The City shall Ecooperate with the AGOBUSACE and other agencies in implementing the eel
grass restoration of Newport Bay and programs for the protection and management of upper
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pj!ograms to proteet these.
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■In addition. the CiE shall cGoordinate with AGG USACE in the maintenance and delineation of
federal navigational channels for navigation and safety in Newport Harbor and securing and
funding sediment disposal sites for future dredging projects.
Imp 1874.13 Coordinate with United States Fish and Wildlife Service
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing
fish, wildlife, and plants and habitats that are subject to federal jurisdictional authority within Newport
Beach.
WThe City shall Gcooperate with the USFWS, in collaboration with other resource agencies, in the
protection of terrestrial and marine resources including wetlands and other important habitats
on Banning Ranch: and
m GeUa.___._ with the rrcnavIS :- supporting and implementing management of the Upper
Newport Bay State Marine Park; and marine life refuages offshore of Corona del Mat and
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Imp 1414.14 Coordinate with Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting human health and the
environment. Other responsibilities include developing and enforcing regulations that implement
environmental laws enacted by Congress.
■_Gcooperate with the US EPA, in collaboration with other resource agencies, in the protection
of terrestrial and marine resources and
■ -fwork with the EPA to secure sediment disposal sites for future dredging projects.
Imp 1414.15 Coordinate with United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains a distribution facility in Mariner's Mile. Newport
Beach should work with the USPS for the possible relocation of this postal distribution facility to
enable its reuse for parking or retail activity. The City should assist in the identification of potential
alternative sites that are accessible to residents and do not adversely impact neighborhood character.
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Imp 4-9-.P14_16 Other Agencies.
There are numerous other agencies that have jurisdiction and /or are involved in the development,
capital improvement, and conservation programs of the City of Newport Beach. The following lists
some of these key agencies:
• Energy and telecommunications service providers such as Southern California Edison
Company and Southem California Gas Company
• Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Metropolitan Water District
• South Coast Air Quality Management District
■ Southern California Association of Governments
• California State Parks
• National Marine Fisheries Service
2-915. ANNEXATION
Overview
Lands may be annexed into the City of Newport Beach {used -ee with the approval of the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and registered voters within the area to be annexed or
property owners, based on land valuation, where there are no residents.
Among the fiteters that nftmt be During the approval process ate!
*Tthe City must identify its intended zoning for the area, " , which must be consistent
with the General Plan-
preview of the environmental impacts of annexation; in
*T identify the costs and adequacy of government services defiued-cv uate
*:I�the ability of the City to provide the services to the annexed area and sufficiency of revenue
demonstrated.and establish -
■ Aa program and compensation defined for the transfer of existing facilities such as parks
and libraries,) and capital improvements from the County to the City.
Plan's The Gefteivl _ fiscal impact study muff hould_be conducted for any
proposed annexation that identifies all costs of services, the revenue to be derived, and the net effect
on the City's overall fiscal balance. In practice, this will be accomplished through the Fiscal Impact
Model developed for the General Plan update. Unincomorated lands within Nen-ort Beach's-sphere
of influence should be considered for annexation
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development to assure that development is consistent with the ggals and_pg cies of the General Plan
Public Infrastructure Plans
A diversity of public and quasi -public Aaagencies are responsible for the provision of infrastructure
and services for Newport Beach's residents and businesses. These include agencies both under the
jurisdiction and independent of the City. Each is resp9nsible for the planning
and funding improvements to assure that *-existing and projected future needs
of Newport Beach's residents are met. The General Plan provides information to each agency
regarding the City's intended distribution and dens4/intensity of future growth that should serve as
the basis for the updating of Public Improvement Plans shs ffiat specify the type, amount, cost, and
phasing of public improvements and facilities necessary to support future population and emplop=
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MANAGEMENT
Overview
The City's Department of Public Works is responsible for the planning, engineering, and
improvements of streets throughout the City, except the portions of Coast Highway and Newport
Boulevazd that are *-designated State Highways, �dewpert�ec�levardStateRoute 73, and streets within
gated residential communities. It is anticipated that the City will assume responsibility for Coast
Highway in the future. Required improvements are reviewed annually, prioritized, and funded by the
City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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Imp 216.1 Improve Arterial Streets and Highways According to Classifications
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teiins of -ruinbe- af��es. Rea&way etess seetionts also provide the desigr�ated trave4 war, shoulder
median, patlwoar. and overaR r:ght of way widths by . The City shall take the necessary
actions to obtain the requited right -of -way to provide the ultimate cross sections for each type-Qf
roadway classification designated in the General Plan •---`-- 8` '-°-° when adjacent land
development occurs.
Imp4t 6.2 Monitor Traffic Conditions and Planar for and FundiRg Improvements
The City shall can inue -to- monitor, design and manage roadway conditions and maintain streets -sing
Periodically, the City shall
conduct traffic counts at key intersections and roadways (average daily traffic counts and peak hour
intersection tufnmg moven-ent counts). —The City shall strive to maintain Level of Service "D" as
specified in General Plan policies.
Street improvements in T-Ihe City's Capital Improvement Program shall be reviewed and updated
regularly7p to meet and maintain the adopted traffic level of service standards—The
6I1I-eha1land be consistent with Measure M and State Congestion Management Program
requirements.
Imp4l16.3 Construct Street and Highway Improvements
The City shall construct necessary improvements to transpottation str t "n P . bons to
attain acceptable Levels of Service, as defined in the Circulation Element. laterseegaa
�s ese shall be implemented as needed based on the list of impacted intersections
included in the General Plan EIR, and also in accordance with development project traffic impact
studies. Intersections with improvements necessary for buildout conditions are- delineated on Figure
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Imp-ZI16.4 Monitor Roadway Conditions and Operational Systems
The City shall monitor and maintain City streets and thoroughfares. The City shall develop and follow
a schedule for periodic review of City streets with respect to pavement, signage, signalization, and
comparable elements. If inadequacies are found, the City will perform or contract with a consultant to
perform maintenance of roadway features.
Imp4416.5 Maintain Consistency with Regional Jurisdictions
The City shall maintain consistency with regional jurisdictions (Caltrans, Orange County) to provide
adequate facilities (including roadway infrastructure plans; and ee-endoigral
standards). The City shall work with regional jurisdictions to modify regional plans (such as the
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways) so that they w&beeewteate consistent with City
plans. The City will also periodically review City standards to ensure they remain up -to -date and
consistent with regional standards as new standards are adopted
Imp 2416.6 Local/ Neighborhood Access Roads
The City shall undertake studies of each residential neighborhoods on a case by case basis to identify
local circulation patterns and principal access points in order to assess the opportunities and needs to
restrict, divert, or mitigate arterial traffic intrusion; _ftwh -Suc studies-tes o d include an assessment
of the traffic impacts on the entire neighborhood and the participation of neighborhood residents to
prepare a consensus plan of neighborhood traffic control. In addition, the City shall maintain
standards that ensure safe and efficient access for emergency vehicles to residential, commercial, and
industrial areas.
Imp X16.7 Traffic Control
Traffic congestion shall be reduced through reasonable methods utilizing conventional and innovative
methods for traffic control. Traffic signal timing standards, in addition to serving drivers, should
adequately provide for pedestrian crossings. Traffic signal interconnect systems shall be maintained
and upgraded to efficiently coordinate and control traffic flows on arterial streets, ifteludiag the
The City shall identify and
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incorporate intelligent transportation systems as a logical method to reduee-improve peak hour traffic
flow.
The special issue of summertime traffic should be monitored and evaluated periodically. The City
should continue to evaluate and implement, if appheableaiproynate, summertime traffic control
measures and /o alternative transportation modes to reduce the impact of high volume summer
traffic.
Imp N 816.8 Provide Public Transportation
The City shall continue to operate local fixed- route- an"emand- responsive transit service within the
City; md- censure mobility and accessibility for the City's citizens, especially the elderly- disabled.
The City shall also work with the Orange County Transportation Authority for countywide bus
service that will guarantee regionaLand local travel options. The City should encourage the
development of additional public transportation services and facilities such as park- and -ride facilities,
and look for opportunities to spyotthe upgrade and enhancement of existing services.
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Imp 24-A-016.9 Manage Truck Operations
..-„ .-Maintain and
ore a system of truck routes on specified arterial streets to control trucking and delivery
operations within the City. Rafetee the City's emek retite system via signage aad peliee enfe-teemen
Periodically review the truck route system and make changes as required to ensure that it adequately
serves the City and protects areas of the City from truck traffic intrusion.
fthe ales u y Y fitetaffs. Work with regional agencies as they continue to assess goods
movement in Orange County.
Imp 216_10 Improve Parking Supply and Management
Parking Management Programs shall be considered for commercial and residential areas of the City
with inadequate parking, such as Corona del Mat and the Balboa Peninsula. This may consider the
development of public parking lots or structures, street parking permitting, valet programs, and
similar techniques as feasible. Existing public parking lots should be evaluated for their accessibility,
utilization, and proximity to the uses they support. Possible relocation should be considered where
they do not effectively support surrounding land uses.
Funding for public parking facilities may be derived from the establishment of parking districts,
supported by local businesses and organizations, including Business Improvement Districts. In -lieu
fee programs �9— shall be considered to fund the development of public Parkin '-f
in whieh it is the ebjeedve to stiftwdate-��.
The City shall work with commercial, office, and institutional property owners to encourage the use
of parking areas on weekends and holidays in conjunction with transit services.
Imp-214216`11 Maintain Trails
Newport Beach should continue to develop and maintain non - motorized transportation systems as a
viable alternative to vehicular travel and to help satisfy local recreational needs, and should include
trails and facilities that traverse the citywide area. A system of bike -route designations for bTcvcle&
equestrians, and pedestrians, as well as support facilities shall be devehIN4 -- maintained in
cooperation with adjacent jurisdictions, where appropriate,
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The City shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of the -e ion of marine transportation
services as a supplement to automobile use. The- mMarine transportation docking, buildings, and
support facilities such as parking throughout the coastal areas of the City shall be evaluated and
modified as necessary and feasible to coordinate with the surrounding transportation system.
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2417. WATER
Overview
Water service in the City of Newport Beach is provided by the City, Irvine Ranch Water District, and
Mesa Consolidated Water District.
hNine Raneh providing serviee to Newport Gonst/Newport Ridge, a povion of the Airport Area; th
Each agency maintains master plans for services,
facilities, maintenance, and improvements necessary to support eidsting and projected population
growth and development.
. Conservation practices and
requirements to meet regional, state, and federal water quality regulations are included within the
respective plans. Each agency maintains a capital improvements program for the provision of water
system improvements, special projects, and ongoing maintenance. Water demands are monitored and
periodically the plans are updated to account for any service issues and regulatory changes.
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Imp431Z.1 Maintain and Implement Urban Water MGster—Management Plans and
Encouraae Conservation
Information regarding the General Plan's development capacities shall be forwarded by the_City- to the
Irvine Ranch Water District and Mesa Consolidated Water District as the basis for their consideration
Mile, and Newport GenteizjFftshiae . Requited facility improvements shall be defined all
budgeted by each agency, including, where apXtopriatc. the City's five year and annual Capital
Improvement Programs.
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Strategies to promote the conservation of water should be periodically reviewed for their effectiveness
and updated in the plans to reflect best management practices. These may include tiered rates, the use
of recycled water, incentives for on -site capture and retention of rainwater in private development,
and comparable techniques. In addition, the water agencies should consider the potential use of
alternative water sources for the water supply by implementation of advanced water treatment
processes, when feasible.
-24.18. SEWER
Overview
Sanitation service and sewerage in the City of Newport Beach are provided by the City, Irvine Ranch
Water District (IRWD), and Costa Mesa Sanitation District (CMSD).
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services, collection and treatment facilities, maintenance, and improvements necessary to support
existing and projected population growth and development I!hese ine6de the City's Master- Plan of
Wastewater from these service areas, as well as greater Orange County, is collected, treated, and
disposed by the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD).
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Imp-2418.1 Maintain and Implement Ssfli#atieR -Sewer Master Plan
development Information regarding the General Plan's development capacities shall be forwarded to
the IRWD, CMSD, and OCSD as the basis for their consideration of the adequacy of existing and
and L-rupreveffients These master plans should review the adequacy of facilities in areas in
which new growth or substantive changes in use are targeted
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X19. STORM DRAINAGE
Overview
Storm drainage systems in the City of Newport Beach are maintained by the City, Orange County, and
local community associations. , ineludifig
Newport Geast� some are eor.Vletely served. by the City, sueh as 13&lbaft Peninstila and West Newport
. In general, the County is responsible for maintaining the
regional flood control system, while the City is responsible for local improvements, excepting
Newport Coast. Drainage improvements are coordinated between the City's Public Works
Department and County's Public Resources and Facilities Department. Each maintains master and
capital improvement plans for storm drainage improvements, special projects, and ongoing
maintenance. These must also conform to regional, state, and federal regulatory requirements,
including controls of the discharge from municipal storm sewer systems.
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Imp 2619.1 Maintain Storm Drainage Facilities
On adeption af the updated General Plan-, The City and County shall periodically review their Storm
Drain Master Plans to assure that adequate facilities are provided to serve permitted development; as open spaee. 14-aptevements no
telated to aft site development and these neeess"y fei! eemp ~ me and to comply with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, would be the i-esponsibility- of the
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220. PUBLIC STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Overview
The City has completed streetscape improvements for Balboa Village and Corona del Mat, including
street trees and plantings, medians, decorative paving materials, lighting, and benches. The adepted
Old Newport Boulevard _ . Specific Plans for other areas and
General Plan policies provide for the implementation of
additional streetscape improvements,
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Imp49— 0.1 Design, Fund, and Construct Streetscape Improvements
Planned publie streetseape improvememn fer Old Newport Boulevard and McFadden
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the General Plan to achieve an active pedestrian environment or improvement of their -its image and
quality, design plans and financing plans should be prepared for the appropriate streetscape
improvements. These may include the Airport area's residential villages, Mariner's Mile, West
Newport Mesa, and West Newport (highway), as well as a comprehensive plan for Balboa Peninsula
that links its districts along Newport /Balboa Boulevard from Lido Village to Balboa Village. Where
the public streetscapes are integral to new residential and mixed -use neighborhoods, their
implementation shall be the responsibility of private developers, in conformance with legislative nexus
requirements. For other areas, funding may be derived from fees imposed by a local business
improvement district publice bands, GDBG grfintsapitalimprovement funds and other sources.
Imp 2-920.2 Design, Fund, and Construct Waterfront Promenade
The planned waterfront promenade on Newport Harbor should be designed, sources of funding
identified, and constructed as feasible. Where private properties are redeveloped, promenade
improvements shall be integrated with the new construction and be the responsibility of the
developer.
Imp 2920.3 Fund and Construct Public View Sites
The City shall develop a plan for the development of public view sites and amenities fat the leeatiem
specified by Pokey -Policies NR -1-9-320.3 and 20.5. The location, types, and of improvements and a
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financing plan shall be specified, which may include such elements as observation decks or plazas,
benches, markers and signage, telescopes, lighting, and landscape.
3421. HARBOR RESOURCES PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
Overview
The City's Harbor Resources Division is responsible for tidelands administration including
management of pier and mooring permits, harbor dredging, pumpout stations, Balboa and Corona
Del Mat parking lots, Marine Life Refuge, Balboa Yacht Basin, harbor debris pickup, and mooring
liveaboards.
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Imp 5921.1 Review and Update Harbor and Tidelands Improvement Plans
On adeptien of the The Harbor Resources Division shall review its goals and policies
to assure that the plans, proposed improvements, and operations for the Harbor and tidelands are
consistent.
Imp 21.2 Develop Harbor Area Management Plan
The faffnulatieft e — °el p a harbor area management plan IAML'P should be develap that
provides a comprehensive approach to the management of Newport Bay's resources, including
restoration of marine habitats such as kelp beds and fisheries, and boat anchorages, marinas, and
other development activities. Improvements in the Harbor shall be located and designed to facilitate
boating and other coastal recreational activities, while protecting important marine habitats, prevent
water pollution, maintain the Harbor's hydrologic functions, protect coastal landforms and dunes,
minimize sand transport, and ate-be compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods. This will
require coordination with the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Department and Harbor
Patrol Division and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relative to their respective jurisdictions.
Among the improvements that shall be considered is the identification of an area that can support
Harbor maintenance facilities and equipment. This shall be coordinated with the Orange County
Harbor Patrol Division, California Coastal Commission, and other jurisdictional agencies. In addition,
the Division shall review procedures for the transfer of mooring titles to assure their equitable use.
Imp 41421.3 Events Management and Programs
The City shall continue to coordinate Harbor event planning in collaboration with the Harbor
Commission and Orange County Harbor Patrol. Special operating standards shall be established for
the Christmas Boat Parade and other activities that are seasonal, recurring, and unique to the Harbor,
but which may require special controls on access, parking, noise, and other factors to minimize
impacts on residential and other users.
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The City shall review the need to require vendors to provide a safety program that educates boaters
and property owners on safe boating and berthing practices. The program could be integrated with
pettnit/lease enforcement to protect the public health and safety and the tights of other users and
owners /lessees.
The City shall continue to work with various community and business associations such as the Balboa
Village Merchants and Owners Association, Mariner's Mile Business Owners Association, and the
Newport Pier Association as well as the vessel owners /operators to provide for the parking needs of
the patrons of sportfishing boats, passengers and sightseeing vessels, and boat rentals.
Imp 421.4 Harbor Operations and Management
The City shall prepare and fund a joint City/County study by 2009 that will evaluate the costs and
efficiency of current services provided by the City and County in Newport Harbor-mand opporhmities
to realign these with-- o reduced costs_ 17--as—ible, metheds to provide these these serviees by
Public Service Facility Plans
Agencies responsible for the provision of public services for Newport Beach's residents and
businesses shall maintain plans and fund improvements to assure that they adequately meet existing
and projected future needs. The Public Facilities Plans shall specify the type, amount, cost, and
phasing of public improvements and facilities that will support existing land uses and growth
accommodated by the updated General Plan.
3 -1-22. POLICE AND FIRE
Overview
The Newport Beach Police and Fite Departments provide public safety services to the City's
residents, business, and visitors. Until such time that land in the sphere of
influence may be annexed, police and fire services will be primarily provided by the Orange County
Sheriffs Department and Orange County Fite Authority respectively; although the City will continue
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Imp 31-22.1 Maintain and Enhance Police and Fire Facilities
The City of Newport Beach Police and Fite Departments shall maintain, periodically update, and
implement their plans for facilities, equipment, and personnel to provide service to the community.
On annexation of the 901 new areas, police and fire service responsibilities would be transferred to
the City. The Police_and Fite Departments shall monitor their operations, emergency response times,
and number of incidents (rates of crime and fire calls) and periodically review the need to expand
existing and /or construct new facilities to assure an acceptable level of service. Physical
improvements shall be incorporated in the City's CIP.
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3423. PARKS AND RECREATION
Overview
The Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department and General Services Department is
are responsible for the development and operation of public parks in the City of Newport Beach.
These encompass parks, greenbelts, beaches, and gtiblie-deekscommunity centers as well as joint use
of public school grounds. In addition, the county and state own and operate four recreational facilities
in the City. The City collects fees and /or requires dedication of land for parks in accordance with the
Quimby Act, based on standard of five acres of park for each 1,000 residents. The City oversees
the development of new and improvement of existing parklands and facilities. The Recreation
Element of the General Plan identifies specific needs for service areas throughout the City. Banning
Ranch is the single largest property available for the development of a new park, should it be annexed
to the City. In most other cases, new, parklands will occur within the fabric of existing development.
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Imp- 3223.1 Maintain and Update Parks and Recreation Facility Plans
The Ci 's Reereation and Sefiiar Serviees Depamnent shall maintain, periodically update, and
implement its plans for the development, operation, programming, and maintenance of its system of
parks throughout the City. Resident recreational needs should be monitored on a continuing basis to
correlate these with park facilities and recreational programs.
As-wtiftim� of eQnce each five years, the City shftfl--shoulcLcomprehensively review the status of its
park system and assess the need for improvements, including new or renovated facilities. These shall
be prioritized and a funding program defined for their implementation. Park users and the community
shall be involved in identifying and prioritizing the improvements. Opportunities to
Imp 3223.2 Maintain and Improve Parks and Recreation Facilities
At a m4�, tTiirough the CIP and development approval process, the City shall eversee
implement the fellewitng park improvements specified 4 the Recreation Element Parks
sftents--�hould be designed in consideration of their adjoining land uses, particularly to
prevent impacts on residential neighborhoods due to lighting, noise, site access, and parking -and
prevent lighting impacts on any adiacent habitat areas. Facilities shall be designed and properties
landscaped to complement the quality of the neighborhood in which they are located. AdditionaUs
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Imp 39423.3 Assess Recreation Needs
Periodically, the City shall evaluate the recreation needs of Newport Beach's residents. Existing
programs should be reviewed and scored according to their adequacy and programs desired by
residents but not currently or inadequately provided should be identified. This may be accomplished
through surveys of park users, homeowner organizations, and other residents, as well as vAth'
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users and visitor,— .`�-- eexstal teefee6o : ime—_i6es. Results of the survey would be used defining future
programs to be provided at local parks and beaches.
Imp39-.22�,4 Maintain Recreation Programs for Newport Beach's Residents
Recreational programs will be provided to serve the needs of Newport Beach's residents as identified
by the needs assessment and prioritized by the Parks. Beaches. and Recreation Commission.
Periodically the City shall review and update as necessary its fees for recreation programs to assure
that they are adequate to cover ongoing costs. This may include a comparative assessment of the fees
imposed by other jurisdictions.
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that they are adequate to cover ongoing costs. This may include a comparative assessment of the fees
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Imp 32323.5 Requirements for Residential Developers
As new residential developments are approved, requirements for parkland dedication, improvements,
or the provision of in -lieu fees in accordance with the park dedication (Quimby) ordinance shall
continue to be implemented.
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Public Services and Programs
Services to support the needs of the City of Newport Beach's residents, businesses, and visitors are
provided by a diversity of City departments, other public agencies, and private organizations. The
following summarizes the principal programs that implement the General Plan's policies. These do
not neeessarily - encompass all of the programs that are administered by each department or agency,
which may include other activities that -°e at ate net ut related to the Plan's policies. Inherently, the
scope of these programs will change often during the General Plan's implementation due to evolving
needs and available funding- seufees. The list of programs in this section should be reviewed and
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3424. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Overview
The City of Newport Beach administers programs to promote economic activity within the City to
maintain a healthy economy, provide revenue for high quality municipal services and infrastructure
maintenance and improvements, and preserve the City's unique commercial villages. The City
Council's policy states that these will serve the overriding purpose of protecting the quality of life of
Newport Beach's residents, in recognition of the balance of economic development objectives with
the protection of the environment and health and safety of the community.
Priority improvement areas include Mariner's Mile, Corona del Mar, Balboa Village, West Coast
Highway, Lido Village, Cannery Village, and McFadden Square. To achieve these, Council policy
establishes d the Economic Development C-eaxtzvssian- C�nunittee (EDC) wlrich -asd places a priority
on cooperative relationships with the Chambers of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau,
Building Industry Association, Business Improvement Districts, other business groups, and individual
business and property owners.
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The economic development implementation actions below summarize the principal components of
the Economic Strategic Plan prepared as a companion piece to the General Plan. The reader should
refer to that document for more information.
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Imp 241 Adopt and Implement Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Sustainability
The Economic Development Committee should complete the Strategic Plan for Economic
plan should be dynamic and reviewed and updated annually as a part of the City budget
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X425. HOUSING PROGRAMS
Overview
Newport Beach's Planning Department administers a number of policies and programs identified in
the Housing Element that promote the preservation, conservation, and improvement of housing
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Overview
Newport Beach's Planning Department administers a number of policies and programs identified in
the Housing Element that promote the preservation, conservation, and improvement of housing
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within the community; support the development of a variety of housing for all economic segments;
support the needs of eligible first dine hemebuyets, special needs households and existing
homeowners; preserve existing affordable housing; and support equal housing opportunities for all
residents.
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Imp -3425.1 Implement #eesiRg Housing Element Programs
As required by State law. Speei€teslly —the Housing Element includes a five -vear action plan with
programs for the Citv to meet its goals for housing conservation development, affordability, an
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acss. The City shall implement these programs and update its Housing Element as required by State
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3426. CODE ENFORCEMENT
Overview
The City of Newport Beach enforces Building and Zoning Ordinances to assure the protection and
preservation of public health and safety, residential neighborhood character, and the overall quality of
life for Newport Beach's residents.. etm
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Imp 3526.1 Enforce Codes and Ordinances
nafezee ne-at--�Newport Beach'' -s shall continue to administer health and safety. zoning, and other
codes and ordinances that implement the General Plan will eafftiffue fat bvildings sad peep
through&ut the Qtr. While diejetity -of- enforcement procedures no euffeal y-occur on a
complaint basis, the City sheald -mU consider the aWropriateness of pro - active inspection of areas of
the City in which there has been a high frequency of prior complaints
eetee. Among the purposes for which this may be initiated by the City are the removal of illegal
signs and control of retail commercial, restaurant, entertainment, and comparable uses that directly
abut residential neighborhoods.
3-627. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
Overview
While code enforcement is the primary tool used by the City to assure compliance of private property
owners with Newport Beach's codes and regulations, there are a number of other programs directed
at property maintenance and improvement.
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nafezee ne-at--�Newport Beach'' -s shall continue to administer health and safety. zoning, and other
codes and ordinances that implement the General Plan will eafftiffue fat bvildings sad peep
through&ut the Qtr. While diejetity -of- enforcement procedures no euffeal y-occur on a
complaint basis, the City sheald -mU consider the aWropriateness of pro - active inspection of areas of
the City in which there has been a high frequency of prior complaints
eetee. Among the purposes for which this may be initiated by the City are the removal of illegal
signs and control of retail commercial, restaurant, entertainment, and comparable uses that directly
abut residential neighborhoods.
3-627. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
Overview
While code enforcement is the primary tool used by the City to assure compliance of private property
owners with Newport Beach's codes and regulations, there are a number of other programs directed
at property maintenance and improvement.
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Imp - 36$_7.1 Seismic Compliance
The City shall support and encourage the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities,
especially facilities that have been constructed in areas subject to ground rupture, high levels of earth
shaking, and tsunami. The retrofitting of unteinforced masonry buildings during remodels to
minimize damage in the event of a seismic or geologic hazard shall continue to be requited.
3-7-28. EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSDE
Overview
The City of Newport Beach Police and Fire Departments
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emergency preparedness. response_ and recovcq.
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Imp 372$.1 Maintain Hazards Data Base
The Police an a Departments shall maintain *-data bases regarding the type and occurrence of
criminal activities and natural hazards (-e.g.. tsunami inundation- wildfire hazards floodine seismic
lands)[ide. subsidence. and other) that ma, impact -in the City as the basis for the planning of facilities,
personnel assignments, and emergency response programs.
Imp 28.2 Maintain Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Programs
The Police and Fire Department shall maintain. pdate and implement their plans for
participation in disaster simulations.
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42-29. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Overview
Newport Beach provides opportunities for its residents and businesses to be engaged in its culture
and life through education about community services, programs, and initiatives and participation in a
diversity of community events. Additionally. numerous opportunities are provided for public input
and advice in the Qty's decision - making processes through the diversity of appointed boards.
commissions, and committees. Among these are the Board of Ubrary Trustees; City Arts
Commission: Civil Service Board; Parks. Beaches and Recreation Commission: Planning
Commission; Harbor Conunission; Aviation Committee: Economic Development Committee:
formed for limited or extended time periods to address specific issues. These boards. commissions.
and committees and Citv Council meetings yror vide opportunities for public input at any of their
meetings, in conformance with State law.
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Imp 4229.1 Educate the Community
The City shall continue to make information available to inform residents and businesses within the
City regarding its services, programs, and key community issues. Representative of the range of
information that may be presented include: land use zoning and development processes; development
fees; code compliance; property and building maintenance and improvement techniques; financial
assistance and affordable housing programs, public transportation; ride - sharing, --per
, energy
conservation methods, waste reduction and recycling programs; hazards and emergency /disaster
preparedness, evacuation, and response protocols and procedures
flee; natural resources and their value; educational and cultural events and venues; parks and
recreation, health and safety, and seniors and youth programs; and access to government services and
elected officials. This information maybe presented in flyers and newsletters that are distributed to
households in the City, on the City s Web Page, by cable television broadcasts, in workshops with
homeowners associations and business organizations; and general community presentations and
workshops.
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Imp 42-.32Y.2 Support of the Arts, Culture, and Historic Resources
The City shall continue to work with the Arts Commission and local community groups and
organizations to incorporate donated or privately funded arts elements and exhibits in public buildings
and facilities such as City Hall and the Central Library. The City shall also work with local groups
advocating for the preservation of historic sites and buildings. Procedures for the review of
modification and /or demolition of these resources shall be defined.
Imp 42=422M Support Community Environmental and Recreation Initiatives
The City shall support private groups' efforts to (a) acquire properties and their development for the
Orange Coast River Park including the potential acquisition of Newport Beach's westernmost parcel,
currently developed as a mobile home park, to be completely or partially re- developed as a staging
area for the park; and (b) acquire Banning Ranch as open space and the restoration of its wetlands and
habitats.
Financing
The financing strategy defines the sources and uses of funds for the public improvements and services
described in the Public Improvement Plans and Public Services Programs. In addition to those
defined herein, any development specific plan will incorporate a detailed financing plan as stipulated
by State law.
4330. MUNICIPAL BUDGETING
Overview
The General Fund is the portion of Newport Beach's operating budget that funds the majority of City
services. This fund is used to account for fiscal resources which are dedicated to the general
government operations of the City. Examples of the services funded by the General Fund include
Police end Fir Services; Refuse Collection; Public Library; Recreation Programs;
much of the City's expenditures on street maintenance; Planning and Building, and Engineering
services; as well as the general administration of the City. In addition, many Capital Improvements are
funded by the General Fund.
The General Fund and its activities are primarily supported by property, sales, and transient
occupancy taxes. In addition, the other revenue sources supporting General Fund activities include:
Licenses, Fees and Permits; Intergovernmental Revenues; Charges for Services; Fines, Forfeitures and
Penalties; Revenue from the Use of Money and Property; Contributions; and Other Miscellaneous
Revenue. By far, the City's largest revenue source is property taxes. The second largest single revenue
source is Sales Tax, followed by Transient Occupancy Tax.
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Imp 4330.1 Maintain Annual Budgets for City Services and Improvements
The City shall annually budget for the provision of services to Newport Beach's residents and
businesses. This shall define their costs, sources of revenue, and estimates of revenues to be received
including any necessary changes in fees. As part of the budget, the City will adopt a Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) that provides funds for capital facilities including arterial highways; local
streets; storm drains, bay and beach improvements; park and facility improvements; water and
wastewater system improvements; and planning programs.
Imp 4330.2 Administer Impact and User Fees
a. Development Impact Fees
The City imposes fees on development projects to provide revenue for required supporting public
infrastructure and services, and mitigation of transportation, environmental and other impacts in
accordance with State nexus legislation. This includes fees imposed for transportation improvements
by the Fair Share Traffic Contribution Ordinance. For development projects that contain low and
moderate income housing, the planning fees may be waived at the discretion of the City Council and
Planning Commission. Development fees will be evaluated annually to ensure that they ate sufficient
to support new infrastructure and that the fiscal balance of the developing land use mix can sustain
the City' ability to operate and maintain the existing infrastructure.
b. Park Dedication and In -Lieu Fees
The City of Newpet requires dedication of land, . payment of fees in -lieu thereof, or a
combination of both for park or recreational purposes in conjunction with the approval of residential
projects. In -lieu fees ate placed in a fund earmarked for the provision or rehabilitation of park and
recreation facilities that can serve the subdivision. For enait isesid mill rojeets locatcam
tirbmt ehataeter. As queh, the in Jim fees that will be detimd to offset the ftqtdred serene that emine
near vlel�. The City's park fees shall be reviewed periodically for their adequacy and updated as
necessary.
c. Tideland Revenue Fees
The City derives revenue from a diversity of activities conducted in the tidelands including moorings,
public marinas, piers, entertainment boat permits, property leaseholds, and other uses. The feasibility
of implementing longer term tideland leases with rental rates that reflect the. nature_ and intensity of
the permitted uses and activities and security for funding enhanced or expanded facilities should be
studied. Tideland revenues shall be restricted for expenditures within the designated tidelands.
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
Overview
Assessment districts are established for the funding of streets, water, sewerage, storm drainage,
schools, parks, and other infrastructure and services requited to support development. Costs are
distributed and fees assessed on all development in the district. When applied to developed properties,
a vote of the property owners is requited for implementation.
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Imp 4531.1 Consider the Establishment of Community Facilities and Special Assessment
Districts
The establishment of new Community Facilities and Special Assessment Districts shall be considered
as necessary to support new development in the City. This would most likely be limited to areas in
which extensive redevelopment is projected and for large vacant parcels that may be developed.
Respectively, these may include development of residential villages in the Airport Area and West
Newport Mesa and a mixed -use community in Banning Ranch should it not be acquired as open
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Comprehensive General Plan Update
Implementation Program
(PA206 -159)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach will hold a
public hearing to discuss the Implementation Program chapter of the recently adopted
General Plan Update (GP2006 -005). The Implementation Program contains the actions
and procedures necessary to carry out the goals and policies identified in the General
Plan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that this document is part of the Comprehensive
General Plan Update, all environmental concerns have been addressed by the certified
General Plan 2006 Update Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2006011119). A
copy of the General Plan 2006 Update Environmental Impact Report Is available for
public review and inspection at the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach, 3300
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, 92663 and can be reached by calling
(949) 644 -3232.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on 12th day
of September, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of the Newport Beach
City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, at which time and place
any and all persons interested may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge this
project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this notice or In written correspondence delivered
to the City at or prior to, the public hearing. For information call (949) 644 -3200.
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(PA2006 -159)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach will hold a
public hearing to discuss the Implementation Program chapter of the recently adopted
General Plan Update (GP2006 -005). The Implementation Program contains the actions
and procedures necessary to carry out the goals and policies identified in the General
Plan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that this document is part of the Comprehensive
General Plan Update, all environmental concerns have been addressed by the certified
General Plan 2006 Update Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2006011119). A
copy of the General Plan 2006 Update Environmental Impact Report is available for
public review and inspection at the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach, 3300
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, 92663 and can be reached by calling
(949) 644 -3232.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on 12th day
of September, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Newport Beach
City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, at which time and place
any and all persons interested may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge this
project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered
to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. For information call (949) 644 -3200.
(l -JAR M.
LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk
City of Newport Beach
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oces by
Dec. ee of the Superior Court of orange County. Califorflin _ Number A-6214.
September 29. 1961. and A -24831 June 11, 1963.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I am a Citizen of the United States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; 1 am
over the age of eighteen years, and not a
party to or interested in the below entitled
matter. I am a principal clerk of the
NEWPORT BEACH - COSTA MESA
DAILY PILOT, a newspaper of general
circulation, printed and published in the
City of Costa Mesa, County of Orange,
State of California, and that attached
Notice is a true and complete copy as
was printed and published on the
following dates-
SEPTEMBER 02,2006
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that
the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on SEPTEMBER 02,2006
at Costa Mesa, California.
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loss the Implem[
Program chapter
recently adopted
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Update (OP2006- the public hearing de-
The Implements- scribed in this notice or
Program contains in written corre-
ctions and- proce- spendence delivered to
necessary to carry the CO at, or prior to,
re, goals and poli- the public- hearing. for
identified in the Information call (949)
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have been
the . certi
Plan 2006
A copy of the General
Plan 2006 Update Envi-
ronmental Impact Report
is available for public
review and inspection at
the Planning Depart-
ment, - City of Newport
Beach, 3300 Newport
Boulevard, Newport
Beach. California, 92663
and can be reached by
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ilic hearing w
on 12th day'. of
of 7:00 p.m. in the Coun-
cil Chambers of the New-
.port Beach City Hall,
3300 Newport Boulevard,
Newport Beach, Califor-
nia, at which time and
.place any and all per -
sons interested may ap-
pear and be heard
thereon. If you challenge
this project in court, you
may be limited to raising
only those issues you or
'someone else raised at