HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 1992 856 1992 0807RESOLUTION NO. 92 -856
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REVISED
MOORPARK LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS
OF THE MOORPARK GENERAL PLAN AND
RELATED MAPS (GPA 89 -1)
WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearings held on November
4, 18, and 25, 1991, December 6, and 20, 1991, the Planning
Commission considered a draft Land Use and Circulation Element
prepared for the City by the City's General Plan Update consultant,
PBR (Phillips, Brandt and Reddick) ; and on January 6, 1992 the
Commission adopted its Resolution No. 92 -253 recommending to the
City Council that they approve the amendments proposed by the
Commission.
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Circulation Elements were
circulated to over 45 agencies and interested persons;
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on January
22 and 29, February 1, M and 12, and March 18, 1992, and
considered at meetings on February 26, March 11, April 8, 22 and
29, May 6, and on May 13, 1992, the draft Land Use and Circulation
Elements of the Moorpark General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered oral and written
testimony on this matter, the Final Environmental Impact Report,
and the staff reports prepared for the public hearings and
meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 92 -855
certifying the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the
Moorpark General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements Update and
Sphere of Influence Expansion Study, and approving the Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Findings, and Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Moorpark City Council hereby adopts
the revised Land Use and Circulation Elements of the Moorpark
General Plan as identified by Exhibits 1 and 2.
SECTION 2. That the adoption of the City of Moorpark
revised Land Use and Circulation Elements is based upon numerous
fact.rs, including but not limited to the following:
1 The document f t i I l - l (-c)mpl i es with a l l requirements
(.;f S- iIte law.
2 ) The document r epresent:, the desires of the
Community.
Resolution No. 92 -856
3) The document provides for the long -range
development of the ultimate City in a manner that
is sensitive to existing terrain, as well as
serving the needs of the ultimate residents of the
City.
4) The General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements
establish major policy direction for the
coordination of private and public development that
is compatible with the existing community, while
fully providing for the health, safety and general
welfare of the residents.
5) The adopting of the General Plan is the culmination
of extensive citizen participation over the past
two and one -half years.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall transmit to the
planning agency of the County of Ventura a copy of the Moorpark
Land Use and Circulation Elements, pursuant to Government Cc-%^P
Section 65352.
SECTION 4. That the City Council finds that the adoption
of the Land Use and Circulation Elements identified in Exhibits 1
and 2 are not substantially modified from the drafts considered by
the Planning Commission;
SECTION 5. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately;
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 1992.
Paul W. wrason, J Mayor
ATTEST:
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MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021
(805) 529.6864
CITY OF MOORPARK GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE ELEMENT
EXHIBIT 1 TO
RESOLUTION 92 -856
Adopted by the City Council
on
May 13, 1992
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Mayor Paul W. Lawrason, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tea John E. Wozniak
Councilmember Scott Montgomery
Councilmember Bernardo Perez
Councilmembe.r Roy Talley, Jr.
Former Councilmember Eloise Brown
Former Councilmember Clinton Harper
Planning Commission
Chairman Michael Wesner, Jr.
Vice Chair-man John Torres
Commissioner Barton ?filler
Commissioner Steve Brodsky
Commissioner Christina May
Former Commissioner Glen Schmidt
Former Commissioner Bill Lanahan
Former Commissioner Michael Scullin
City Staff
Steven Kueny, City Manager
Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development
Deborah Traffenstedt, Senior Planner
Kathleen Mallory Phipps, Dissociate Planner
Craig Malin, Assistant Planner
TAHLS OF CONTENTS
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Statutory Requirements
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1.2 Overview
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2.0
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
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2.1 Existing Land Use (City Area)
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2.2 Existing Land Use (Unincorporated Area)
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3.0
COMMUNITY ISSUES
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4.0
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
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5.0
LAND USE PLAN ASSUMPTIONS /DESIGNATIONS
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5.1 Land Use Classifications
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5.2 Specific Plan Designation
27
6.0
LAND USE PLAN STATISTICAL SUMMARY
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7.0
IMPLEMENTATION
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APPENDIX
A - SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Follows
Exhibit No. Title RM NC).
1 Valley Floor and Developed Areas of City
2 Downtown and Town Center
3 Land Use Plan (City Area)
4 Planning Area Land Use Plan (Unincorporated Area)*
5 Visual Horizon Lines
6 General Plan /Zoning Compatibility Matrix
* All exhibits are located in the back of this document
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LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Time
1 City of Moorpark Land Use Inventory
2 Residential Land Use Designations
3 Land Use Plan - Statistical Summary
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STATUTORY REQUIREM MS
State of California Planning and Zoning Law requires that a land
use element be prepared as part of a general plan as follows:
Government Code Section 65302(a): A land use element which
designates the proposed general distribution and general
location and extent of the uses of the land for housing,
business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural
resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty,
education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid
waste disposal facilities, and other categories of public and
private uses of land. The land use element shall include a
statement of the standards of population density and building
intensity recommended for the various districts and other
territory covered by the plan. The land use element shall
also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to
flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such
areas.
Effectively, the land use element has the broadest scope of the
elements required by the state. Since it regulates how land is to
be utilized, it integrates and synthesizes most of the issues and
policies contained in all other plan elements.
Throughout the General Plan Update process, the City of Moorpark
held a series of regularly scheduled public workshops to provide
public input in identifying the specific issues and goals of the
community for the City's overall planning area which includes the
area within existing City limits and the area of unincorporated
land immediately surrounding the City. Land use designations for
the overall planning area are identified on the two Land Use Plan
maps included in the back of this document. Exhibit 3 indicates
land use designations within existing City limits and Exhibit 4
indicates land use designations for the unincorporated areas
immediately surrounding the City.
1.2 OVERVIEW
The Moorpark community was notable originally for its agriculture
and historical character. However, as a function of regional
growth trends, low land costs, and Moorpark's proximity to
employment centers in the Los Angeles area, recent development
pressure has resulted in the urbanization of much of the City's
large open space area and agricultural lands. While under
urbanizing pressure, the City has maintained a low- profile suburban
rural character by continuing a pattern of low density, single
family housing in a setting of surrounding rolling hillsides.
The majority of the City's development has occurred in the low -
lying valley floor areas generally surrounding the Arroyo Simi.
Exhibit 1 shows the valley f loor as well as already developed areas
of the City.
Moorpark's town center is concentrated along Moorpark Avenue, north
of High Street and consists of community uses such as City office
buildings, the civic center, the library, park areas, etc. Along
High Street, Moorpark's older downtown area is comprised of a
variety of commercial- serving uses characterized by a conglomerate
of styles, character, and images that are historically based. The
specific location of Moorpark's town center and downtown area are
shown in Exhibit 2. Most of the hillside areas surrounding the
urbanized areas of the City and in the unincorporated planning
area, remain primarily in agricultural and open space use.
Generally, Moorpark is characterized as a bedroom community with
the majority of Moorpark residents employed outside of Ventura
County.
2.0 OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 EXISTING LAND USE (CITY AREA)
An Existing Conditions report was prepared for the City of Moorpark
in May 1990 in order to identify land use trends, potential land
use incompatibilities and conflicts, community planning
opportunities, and to serve as a basis for projecting future growth
and change within the City. The report indicates that for January
1990, there were approximately 7,797 residential dwelling units
with a total City population of 26,054.1 A comprehensive survey
of City land uses was completed in November 1989 and updated in May
1992 and is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1
CITY OF MOORPARK LAND USE INVENTORY
Updated May 1, 1992
Approximate
Percent of
Land Uses Acres Total Acres
Low Density Residential 2,066 26.1
High Density Residential 144 1.8
Commercial 58 .7
Office 12 .2
Industrial 366 4.6
Public /Quasi Public 306 3.9
Park* 52 .7
Agriculture 50 .6
Vacant 4,533 57.3
Right -of -Way 329 4.1
TOTAL 7,916 100.0
* (The acreage listed under the Park category on Table 1
: does not include a 69 -acre parcel, owned by the City,
which is planned for development as Arroyo Vista Park.
That 69 -acre property is included under the vacant
category in Table 1).
Residential uses comprise the major urbanized land use within the
City (23 percent). Moorpark has been in the midst of a major home
construction boom since the late 1970s which accelerated after the
City's incorporation in 1983. From 1985 to 1990, Moorpark has been
one of the fastest growing cities in Ventura County, with a 61
percent population growth rate. This rate exceeds that of
1 State Department of Finance, 1990 Population and Housing estimates.
surrounding cities, including Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Simi
Valley. However, Moorpark's growth rate is expected to be reduced
considerably in the 1990s due to the implementation of the City's
Measure F growth control ordinance, adopted in 1986. This
ordinance limits residential development to 270 units per year
between the years 1989 -1994.
Commercial, office and industrial uses combined, on the other hand,
comprise less than sit percent of City land uses. Demand is
limited for these uses due to locational factors such as the lack
of a major commercial corridor in the City, lack of freeway
frontage /access and the need for regional accessibility.
Agricultural lands occupy less than one percent of the City's land
use and consist mostly of row crops and orchards. These lands are
surrounded by developed areas and are predominantly planned for
urban uses.
Approximately 142.5 acres within the City are neighborhood and
community park lands. Forty -five of these dedicated acres are
improved recreation areas. Some school facilities also serve
community recreation needs. Existing and proposed regional
facilities in the surrounding area contribute to community
recreation opportunities and include Happy Camp Park, and Oak Park.
The majority of land within the City falls in the vacant category
(62 %); however, much of this acreage has been approved for
development or is currently under construction. Pressure to
urbanize the remaining undeveloped areas is likely to continue,
underscoring the need for cohesive city policies and logical
planning principles to direct future growth.
A redevelopment plan has also been adopted for the City which
identifies a redevelopment project area that includes approximately
16 percent of the total City area. The primary objectives of this
plan are to prevent the spread of urban blight, increase sales tax
revenues, create employment opportunities, improve infrastructure
and provide greater levels of social and economic viability.
Moorpark's central business district is included within the City's
redevelopment project area. Recent urbanization, has degraded much
of the central business district's historical sense of place and
concentration of uses. However, City studies have indicated the
opportunity to restore and enhance the utility of this area through
revitalization of existing open space and historical buildings.
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Many public services in the City are provided by Ventura County
agencies, i.e., water, wastewater, library, and fire. Solid waste
collection service is provided by a private contractor. Generally,
the current level of service provided for water, wastewater and
solid waste collection is considered adequate for the existing
community.
2.2 EXISTING LAND USE (UNINCORPORATED
Outside of the City limits, within the City's overall Area of
Interest, land uses are primarily rural in nature and include
agriculture, grazing, mineral extraction, regional park uses, and
some residential estate lots. A description of the existing land
uses for the unincorporated lands surrounding the City is provided
below:
Happy Camp Regional Park is located immediately north of the City
limits. Approximately 290 acres of this facility are located
within the City's unincorporated planning area. North of the City
limits and west of Happy Camp Regional Park the terrain is
primarily rolling hillsides occupied by citrus and avocado groves
with some livestock grazing uses and large residential lots. A
sand and gravel quarry operation is also located in the northern-
most reaches of the study area boundary.
To the west of the City limits and north of Los Angeles Avenue, the
terrain varies from level areas of the valley floor to rolling
hillsides. These areas are primarily occupied by agricultural and
livestock grazing land uses. South of Los Angeles Avenue, the
terrain includes flatlands (on the valley floor adjacent to the
Arroyo Simi), and gently sloping hillside areas. Most of the area
is occupied by agricultural row crop uses. Adjacent and southwest
of the City limits are the residential uses within Moorpark Home
Acres, which are not included as a part of the City's overall
planning area.
Immediately south of the City limits, rolling hillsides form a
backdrop to the community. Some residential estates exist in this
area, but are generally not visible from the Moorpark community.
The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt, an area preserved for agricultural and
open space uses, is located south and southeast of the City limits.
East of the City limits and north of Tierra Rejada Road, the
terrain varies from dominant hillsides and steeply sloping
topography, to flatter areas adjacent to portions of the Arroyo
Simi. A number of oak tree stands exist in the drainage courses of
the hillside areas. The hillsides of this area represent a
visually prominent landform, visible from various points within the
community.
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North of the City and east of Happy Camp Regional Park, the terrain
is characterized by prominent hillsides, steeply sloping areas and
some oak tree stands. Current uses include scattered agriculture
and some livestock grazing uses.
The future development of lands surrounding the City boundary
require that adequate public services and infrastructure be
extended to these areas in conjunction with or prior to approval of
any development proposals.
3.0 COMMUNITY ISSUES
"Issues" are defined as important community matters or problems
that have been identified in the General Plan Update process and
are addressed within the goals, policies and implementation
measures of this document.
Land Use ?Six
Moorpark is characterized as primarily a bedrooms community with a
large number of commuter residents. Achieving a more balanced
Moorpark community growth pattern relies on land use diversity
which includes greater amounts of industrial, office and commercial
uses. Intermixing of land uses has resulted in soma compatibility
issues primarily related to residential uses located adjacent to
industrial, agricultural and public facility uses in the community.
Related issues include:
Limited commercial and office demand due to Moorpark' s
location away from major urban centers, and lack of major
commercial corridor and freeway frontage.
Increasing the community employment base and thereby
increasing the community jobs /housing ratio.
Maintaining the community's suburban rural character as
growth occurs.
Entryways to the community and its commercial areas are
congested and disoriented.
Existing residential uses adjacent to industrial uses.
Redevelopment
Recently, the community's primary focus of the 1,217 acre
redevelopment project area has been Moorpark's older central
business district. The City seeks to recapture and promote the
downtown's small town character while maintaining its existing
historical elements. Specific issues include:
Attracting new businesses and customers to downtown
Moorpark.
Rehabilitation /protection of existing residential
neighborhood and historical elements in the downtown.
Undergrounding of public utility lines.
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Natural Features
As development continues in the outlying areas of the community,
more of the natural resources are endangered by pressure to
urbanize. These resources include agricultural lands, visually
prominent horizon lines and hillside areas, oak tree groves,
floodways, drainages and rock quarry uses. Specific issues
include:
Appropriate development standards for steeply sloping
hillsides and visually prominent horizon lines.
Developing a stricter ordinance which p3Zovides more
protection for mature trees as well as sensitive species
of trees.
Identifying appropriate uses and improvement areas for
the Arroyo Simi Floodway.
Open space maintenance, improvements and liability costs.
Public Services
Generally, public service issues involve maintaining adequate
levels of service in the community as growth occurs. Continued
development will create significant demands for both new
infrastructure and improvements to existing service systems.
Specific issues involve:
Ensuring public service/ infrastructure improvements such as
water and sewer line extensions, wastewater treatment plant
capacity, utility and flood control improvements; increasing
solid waste.
School, police, fire, library, and traffic control services to
support new individual projects and projected community
growth.
Minimizing public service /infrastructure costs due to
fragmented and over- extended development patterns.
Coordinating the development of public service master plans
with the updated Moorpark Land Use Plan.
Regional Plans
Regional planning issues are addressed in the County of Ventura's
various regional planning programs such as the Air Quality
Management Plan, the 208 Areawide Water Management Plan and the
Subregional Transportation Plan. These planning programs have been
developed and updated in coordination with the Countywide Planning
:
Program (CPP), an advisory committee comprised of approximately 70
members including representatives of county and city planning
staff, environmental interest groups, building interests, utilities
agencies, and numerous other interest groups.
Specific issues involve:
Monitoring community growth rates to maintain consistency with
county adopted population forecasts for Moorpark's growth and
non - growth areas.
Maintaining consistency with components of Countywide Planning
Program including the Air Quality Management Plan, the 208
Areawide Water Management Plan and the Subregional
Transportation Plan.
Coordinating future updates and revisions of the Countywide
Planning Program components with the Moorpark Land Use Plan.
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4.0 LAND USE GOALS AflD POLICIES
The goals and policies of the General Plan function as a hierarchy
and provide the basis for decision making regarding the City's
long -term physical development. The distinction between goals and
policies and the purpose of each within the City of Moorpark
General Plan is discussed below.
Goals
A goal is a
statement of a value
or quality desired by
the
community and
is abstract by nature.
Goals express an ideal future
state or condition desired within
the community and set
the
direction of
future development.
Goals are generally
not
quantifiable,
time - dependent or suggestive of specific actions
for
achievement.
Policies
A policy is an action- oriented statement designed to achieve a
specific state. A policy is a clear and unambiguous statement that
guides day -to -day decision making regarding future development.
Policies are effectuated by implementation measures or programs
which are included in Section 7.0 of this document.
The following Goals and Policies have been formulated in order to
respond to several criteria, including:
Community issues: important community matters that have
been identified in the General Plan Update process.
QpDortunities and constraints: identification of
community planning policy opportunities and constraints
serving as a basis for projecting future growth and
change within the City.
Relevant Plans /data collection: research and review of
pertinent data and related community plans and
documentation, i.e., existing General Plan, Downtown
Study, Redevelopment Plan, Regional Plans.
With the above criteria serving as the framework for establishing
planning policy, the Land Use Element Goals and Policies focus on
the following primary concerns:
Balanced community growth patterns
Land use compatibility
Maintaining suburban rural community character
Revitalization of the downtown area
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Preservation of important natural features, agricultural
areas, and visually pzxMinent hillside areas
Overall intensity and density of residential land uses
decreases as distance franc arterials and commercial
shopping areas increases
GROWTH AND POPULATION
Goal 1: Attain a balanced City growth pattern which
includes a full afx of land uses.
Policy 1.1: New development and redevelopment shall be orderly
with respect to location, timing, and density/
intensity; consistent with the provision of local
public services and facilities; and compatible with
the overall suburban rural community character.
Policy 1.2: Every five years the City's land use inventory
shall be reviewed and, if necessary, the land use
element shall be codified to ensure that general
plan policies are being adhered to and to provide
an adequate up- to-date data base for continuing
development considerations.
Policy 1.3: New residential development shall be consistent
with City - adopted growth ordinance policies.
Policy 1.4: New development and redevelopment shall be
coordinated so that the existing and planned
capacity of public facilities and services shall
not be adversely impacted.
Policy 1.5: A comprehensive planning approach for undeveloped
areas of the cocmunity shall be followed, to
prevent disjointed, incremental expansion of
development.
GOAL 2: Establish a logical Sphere of Influence.
Policy 2.1: The City shall strive to obtain and maintain sphere
of influence boundaries consistent with the planned
urban area on the adopted Land Use Plan.
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 3: Provide a variety of housing types and
opportunities for all economic segments of the
community.
Policy 3.1: A mix of residential densities shall be provided
which accommodates the housing needs of all members
of the community.
Policy 3.2: Residential projects shall include variation of
residential product types, lot sizes, and designs,
unless determined by the City to be infeasible due
to the size of the project.
Policy 3.3: Where feasible, inclusionary zoning shall be used
to require that a percentage of new, private
residential development be affordable to very low
to moderate income households.
Policy 3.4: If feasible, a housing trust fund ordinance shall
be adopted to require developers of non - residential
projects to provide housing or contribute an in-
lieu fee that goes into an affordable housing trust
fund.
GQAL 4: Promote upgrading and maintenance of existing
housing.
Policy 4.1: The residential character of identifiable
neighborhoods shall be maintained by requiring
adjacent new development to have compatible
architectural design, landscape, streetscape, color
and materials, building setbacks, and building
heights.
Policy 4.2: Existing neighborhoods shall be protected and
preserved in order to maintain their character and
identity.
Policy 4.3: The City shall avoid displacement of conforming
residential uses.
GQAL 5: Develop new residential housing which is compatible
with the character of existing individual
neighborhoods and minimizes land use
incompatibility.
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Policy 5.1:
Multiple - family dwellings shall be developed in
close proximity to employment opportunities,
shopping areas, public parks, and transit lines,
with careful consideration of the proximity to and
compatibility with single - family neighborhoods.
Policy 5.2:
Infill development in existing residential
neighborhoods shall be compatible with the scale
and character of the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy 5.3:
Landscaped and /or natural vegetation buffer areas
shall be provided around and within residential
projects to minimize land use conflicts and privacy
impacts.
Policy 5.4:
Clustering of residential dwelling units may be
allowed, if it can be shown that the common area
created by the clustering is designed to protect a
public interest or provide a public benefit such as
the following: protects environmentally sensitive
habitat or agricultural land; promotes land
conservation as well as visual relief; provides a
substantial recreational opportunity or an
affordable housing benefit.
SPECIFIC PLAN ARRAS
GOAL 6: Encourage the use of Specific Plans in the
undeveloped areas of the co minity.
Policy 6.1: Specific Plans shall be utilized as a tool for
implementation of General Plan policies and
priorities for larger land areas. The intent of
each Specific Plan is to achieve a long -term
cohesive development program which is responsive to
the physical and economic opportunities and
constraints of each individual Specific Plan area.
Policy 6.2: The ultimate land uses, design guidelines,
development standards, infrastructure and phasing
requirements adopted for any given Specific Plan
shall be consistent with the General Plan text
discussion (see Section 5.2) of the type, location
and intensity of use determined appropriate for
each Specific Plan area.
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Policy 6.3: Where the City finds it appropriate to consider
development permit requests for individual parcels
within "multiple ownership" Specific Plan areas
prior to the adoption of a Specific Plan, the
permit request shall be based upon the General Plan
overlay designation as shown on the land use plan.
The overlay designation is intended to reflect a
level of intensity and types of uses that are
appropriate to occur in the absence of an overall
Specific Plan. Said individual requests shall be
consistent with the General Plan text (see Section
5.1) discussion of the type, location and intensity
of use determined appropriate for the General Plan
overlay designation assigned to each multiple
ownership Specific Plan area. Properties within
the City's sphere of influence, that are proposed
to be annexed into the City limits, shall not be
exempted from a Specific Plan requirement.
Policy 6.4: Development intensity and density should decrease
as distance from arterials and commercial shopping
areas increases.
Policy 6.5: The land use plan shall include adequate land for
public recreational, cultural, educational,
institutional (governmental, police, fire, etc.),
religious and other service uses for the community.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 7: Provide for a variety of commercial facilities
which serve community residents and meet regional
needs.
Policy 7.1: Commercial development should be clustered in
compact areas, rather than extended along streets
and highways (i.e., strip commercial development).
Policy 7.2: Commercial uses should be located along major
roadways in order to consolidate centers and
provide pedestrian links to adjacent residential
areas.
Policy 7.3: External cross - connections between commercial uses
shall be provided so as to reduce the number of
curb cuts and number of vehicle trips on adjacent
roadways.
Policy 7.4: The City shall encourage adjacent commercial
developments to coordinate design with regard to
access, parking, and architectural features.
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GQAL 8: Provide for new commercial development which is
ccmpatible with surrounding land uses.
Policy 8.1: New commercial uses shall be compatible in scale
and character with all adjacent commercial uses.
Policy 8.2: Commercial development shall incorporate design
features such as walls, landscaping and setbacks,
and include height and lighting restrictions so as
to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent uses and
enhance the visual characteristics of the area.
Policy 8.3: Automobile and truck access to commercial
properties shall be located so as to minimize
impacts to adjacent uses.
Policy 8.4: Commercial uses shall be well maintained to enhance
the visual characteristics of the area.
GOAL 9: Promote the revitalisation of the downtown
commercial core (Moorpark Avenue area, Walnut
Street, Hard Street, Magnolia Avenue, and Sigh
Street).
Policy 9.1: The visual character of the downtown commercial
core shall be strengthened in order to attract a
variety of commercial uses and to promote the
economic viability of downtown Moorpark.
Policy 9.2: The low -rise scale of the downtown commercial core
should be maintained.
Policy 9.3: The establishment of a community meeting/
marketplace in the downtown core shall be promoted.
Policy 9.4: A comprehensive plan for the downtown commercial
core, shall promote new commercial infill areas,
park or recreational opportunities, public parking,
and a potential multimodal transportation center.
Policy 9.5: The civic center shall remain in the downtown area
to encourage the revitalization of downtown.
Policy 9.6: Public spaces and services shall be maintained to
create an aesthetically and functionally welcoming
environment.
Policy 9.7: An integrated architectural theme should be used in
the redevelopment of existing or development of new
commercial buildings.
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
GM 10: Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are
located and designed in a ccmpatible manner with
snrroundinq land uses.
Policy 10.1: New industrial development should be located
adjacent to existing industrial uses and along
major transportation corridors.
Policy 10.2: Industrial uses shall incorporate design features,
such as screen walls, landscaping and setbacks, and
Include height and lighting restrictions, so as to
minimize adverse impacts on adjacent uses and
enhance the visual characteristics of the area.
Policy 10.3: Industrial uses shall be well maintained to enhance
the visual characteristics of the area.
Policy 10.4: Industries which are considered to have limited
emissions and which meet local, regional, and state
air and water pollution control goals and standards
should be encouraged to locate within the City.
Policy 10.5: The City shall encourage the establishment of a
recycling market development zone (i.e., enterprise
zone) for recycling businesses.
AGRICULTURE
GOAL 11: Identify and encourage the preservation of viable
agricultural resources in the City and its Area of
Interest.
Policy 11.1: An agricultural land use designation should be
retained for farmlands within the City's Area of
Interest, which have been identified as Prime
and /or Statewide Importance, as long as
economically viable.
Policy 11.2: When new residential development is adjacent to
existing agricultural uses, a 200 -foot minimum
width setback shall be provided to minimize
compatibility conflicts.
Policy 11.3: Agricultural uses in buffer areas between Moorpark
and adjacent communities shall be encouraged, and
the City shall support the use of Greenbelt
Agreements to preserve agricultural land uses.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GQiL 12s
Basure that a full range of public facilities and
services are provided to meet the needs of the
ccEmunity.
Policy 12.1:
Development shall be permitted only when adequate
public facilities and services are available or
will be provided when needed.
Policy 12.2:
Efficient and equitable delivery of urban services
shall be ensured by the development of capital
improvement plans for urban services which 1)
identify existing and future (general plan
buildout) needs; 2) establish a phasing plan for
providing new urban services commensurate with
needs generated by existing and future development;
3) assure that financing is available to provide
adequate necessary facilities and services prior to
approval of any project which would exceed the
capacity or significantly reduce the quality of
existing services.
Policy 12.3:
The City shall cooperate with the County of Ventura
and other appropriate agencies in the siting of any
future landfill or other non - hazardous, waste
processing facility.
Policy 12.4:
New residential development shall include adequate
public and private open space and recreational uses
to serve residential neighborhoods.
Policy 12.5:
The City's current standard of five acres of
parkland per 1,000 persons, or such higher maximum
standard allowed by State law, shall be maintained
consistent with the City's Open Space and
Recreation Element to ensure that adequate passive/
active parkland is provided in conjunction with
future infill, redevelopment, and new development
projects.
Policy 12.6:
Developers of new commercial and industrial
buildings or expansion projects shall be required
to pay the established fee for City park and
recreation facilities and services.
Policy 12.7: Where feasible, shared use programs between public
and private service and facility providers shall be
encouraged.
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Policy 12.8: Any proposed project shall be required to
contribute its fair share of the cost of providing
adequate public services and facilities.
Policy 12.9: Where determined feasible, future development shall
include infrastructure improvements to allow use of
tertiary treated water.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
GOAL 13:
Achieve a well - balanced and diversified economy
within the City which provides a variety of
economic and employment opportunities.
Policy 13.1:
A balanced job /housing ratio should be encouraged.
Policy 13.2:
New commercial and industrial uses which will
generate long -term employment opportunities and
diversify the community's employment_ base shall be
encouraged.
Policy 13.3:
The City shall encourage the coordinated
revitalization of obsolete or declining commercial
areas, particularly focusing on the downtown area.
Policy 13.4:
The City shall work with the business community in
a cooperative manner to encourage desired
businesses to locate and to remain in the City.
Policy 13.5:
The City shall work with the business and
development community to encourage an increase in
sales tax capture.
Policy 13.6:
The City shall establish and implement a business
attraction, promotion, and retention plan.
PRESERVATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GOAL 14: Establish land uses and development intensities
which are compatible with scenic and natural
resources and which encourage environmental
preservation.
Policy 14.1: New development shall be located and designed to
minimize adverse visual and /or environmental
impacts to the community.
Policy 14.2: New development shall respect, integrate with, and
complement the natural features of the land.
V.
Policy 14.3:
New development shall not contribute to or cause
hazardous conditions of any kind.
Policy 14.4:
The flood control easement area adjacent to the
Arroyo Simi floodway shall be preserved and
enhanced as an important natural and scenic feature
of the community.
Policy 14.5:
Compatible open space /recreational uses of the
Arroyo Simi floodway should be encouraged which are
consistent with the provisions of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for floodway uses.
Policy 14.6:
Areas identified as significant aquifer recharge
areas shall be protected and preserved.
GOAL 15:
Maintain a high quality environment that
contributes to and enhances the quality of life and
protects public health, safety and welfare.
Policy 15.1:
Public & private projects shall be designed so that
significant vegetation shall be maintained and
protected, including riparian and oak woodland
vegetation and mature trees (as defined in the City
Code).
Policy 15.2:
Ecologically sensitive habitats shall be protected
and preserved or replaced with no net loss of
habitat so long as there is substantial public
benefit to any relocation program.
Policy 15.3:
Natural and cultural resources having significant
educational, scientific, scenic, recreational or
social value shall be protected and preserved.
Policy 15.4: Development which will not result in a negative
impact on air quality shall be encouraged in order
to maintain and enhance air quality for the health
and well -being of City residents.
Policy 15.5: The City shall require developers to maintain
wildlife corridors to allow for the passage of
animals between designated open space or recreation
areas.
Policy 15.6: Commercial, industrial and manufacturing uses shall
be required to implement reuse, reduction, and
recycling programs consistent with the City's
Source Reduction and Recycling Element.
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Policy 15.7:
Efficient /effective siting, operation and
maintenance of sanitation facilities shall be
encouraged to minimize offensive odors and
discharges from the sanitation plant.
Policy 15.8:
Development in significant hazard areas, which
cannot be mitigated without resulting in
significant adverse environmental impacts, shall be
prohibited.
Policy 15.9:
New development projects shall be required to use
xeriscape landscaping techniques which include
drought- tolerant plant species, reduction of turf
area, irrigation designed to meet plant needs, and
grouping plants according to their watering needs.
Policy 15.10:
The City shall encourage the introduction of water
conservation fixtures, which exceed Building Code
requirements, into new development projects.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
GOAL 16: Enhance and aaintain the suburban /rural identity of
the comity .
Policy 16.1: For each existing neighborhood the overall theme(s)
and character shall be maintained or enhanced.
Redevelopment and /or infill projects shall be
consistent with the theme and character of the
area.
Policy 16.2: Hillside development standards shall be adopted
which restrict grading on slopes greater than 20
percent and which encourage the preservation of
visual horizon lines and significant hillsides as
prominent visual features. (Conceptual Horizon
Lines are shown on Exhibit 5, located at the back
of this document.)
Policy 16.3: The overall density and intensity of development
should decrease as the slope increases.
Policy 16.4: New residential development should complement the
overall community character of the City, establish
a sense of place, and ensure compatibility with
important existing local community identities.
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GOAL 17:
Enhance the physical and visual image of the
casmunity. .
Policy 17.1:
New development shall be compatible with the scale
and visual character of the surrounding
Policy 17.6:
neighborhood.
Policy 17.2:
Identifiable entryways for the overall community,
and unique or principal business /commercial
districts of the City (i.e., City core and
transportation corridors) should be encouraged.
Policy 17.3:
Design standards should be established for City
entryways on the south (SR -23 and Tierra Rejada
Policy 17.7:
Road), east (SR -118 freeway at Los Angeles Avenue,
and New Los Angeles Avenue), north (Walnut Canyon
Road and future SR -23 extension), and west (Los
Policy 17.8:
Angeles Avenue), which encourage landscape
setbacks, sign monumentation and other special
design treatments to enhance gateways to the City.
Policy 17.4: Design concepts should be established for the
overall community and for special treatment areas,
such as the downtown district, which may include
guidelines for architecture, landscape
architecture, signage, streetscape, and
infrastructure.
Policy 17.5:
New development should incorporate a variety of
landscape architecture themes and techniques to
help organize and delineate land uses and to
enhance the overall visual quality of the City.
Policy 17.6:
Enhanced landscaping shall be used around
residential, commercial and industrial buildings
and parking areas as well as along easements of
flood control channels, roadways, railroad right of
ways, and other public and private areas, to soften
the urban environment and enhance views from
roadways and surrounding uses.
Policy 17.7:
Design features which provide visual relief and
separation shall be required between land uses of
conflicting character.
Policy 17.8:
Undergrounding of utilities shall be required in
conjunction with development projects whenever
feasible.
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Policy 17.9: Visual impacts of above -grade utility structures,
such as water storage tanks, water check valves,
electric and telephone boxes, etc., shall be
minimized through use of landscaping, materials,
and colors that blend with the environment.
Policy 17.10: A design program which includes specific standards
and detailed design measures shall be established
for the downtown area.
Policy 17.11:
The City shall cooperate with the County of Ventura
Cultural Heritage Board to identify and inventory,
and preserve Moorpark's historical resources.
Policy 17.12:
The City shall encourage the provision of art in
public places and encourage developers to include
works of art or artistic elements as a part of
commercial and industrial development projects.
COAL 18:
Provide for and promote the revitalization of
visually degraded landscaping, building facades and
deteriorated buildings in the community.
Policy 18.1:
All downtown area revitalization efforts shall
preserve, as appropriate, a historic theme
reflective of the community's origins.
Policy 18.2:
The established redevelopment authority shall be
used to help provide for the revitalization of the
downtown area.
Policy 18.3: The creation of both residential and commercial
historic districts, and the upgrading of historic
structures should be encouraged.
Policy 18.4: Development in the downtown area should incorporate
the careful use of compatible or similar
construction materials and architectural style, so
as not to detract from the integrity of historical
features.
Policy 18.5: Creative programs for resolving the parking
problems of commercial uses on High Street and
Moorpark Avenue shall be encouraged.
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5.0 LAND USE PLAN ASSUMPTIONS /DESIGNATIONS
5.1 LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
In accordance with the State General Plan Guidelines, the Land Use
Element designates the amount, location, distribution density, and
intensity of each land use proposed. The following section
describes the intent of each of the land use categories identified
for the City's entire planning area and shown on Exhibits 3 and 4.
Residential Density
For each of the residential land use classifications listed in
Table 2, the maximum density for new development shall be the
density shown in Column A. The City Council may approve a density
bonus over the otherwise maximum residential density, consistent
with the State Density Bonus Law (Section 65915 et sec. of the
California Goverment Code) and any density bonus provisions
contained in the City Municipal Code. No density bonus increase
shall exceed the Density Limit shown in Column B of Table 2.
Table 2
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Residential Designation
A. Maximum Density*
B. Density Limit **
RL
Rural Low
1.0 DU /5 Acres
1.25 DU /5 Acres
RH
Rural High
1.0 DU /Acre
1.25 DU /Acre
L
Low
1.0 DU /Acre
2.0 DU /Acre
ML
Medium Low
2.0 DU /Acre
3.0 DU /Acre
M
Medium
4.0 DU /Acre
5.0 DU /Acre
H
High
7.0 DU /Acre
10.0 DU /Acre
VH
Very High
15.0 DU /Acre
20 DU /Acre
*
Maximum development density unless a density bonus is approved
consistent with
State Density Bonus Law
and City Municipal
Code.
**
No density bonus
shall result in a density
level which exceeds
the Density Limit
established in Table 2.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
RL - Rural Low Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 -acre maximum)
This designation is intended to allow limited development of
residential estate lots on minimum five -acre lots or using
clustering techniques for areas characterized by significant site
constraints, (rugged topography, steep slopes, lack of services,
limited access, etc.), or areas of important visual and natural
resources.
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al High Residential (1 dwelling unit per 1 -acre maximum)
This designation is intended for residential development in areas
containing some development constraint features such as, rugged
topography, significant natural or visual resources, limited
access, etc. Residential uses are characterized by rural large
estate lots or clustered single family homes, with significant
permanent open space area, consistent with the constraints of the
land.
L - Low Density Residential (1.0 dwelling unit per acre maximum)
This designation is intended for residential development
characterized by either single family homes on half acre lots or
larger, or by clustered single family homes which are sensitive to
the natural terrain and minimize grading requirements.
ML - Medium Low Density Residential (2.0 dwelling units per acre
maximum)
This designation is intended for single family residential
development either in standard subdivision form or using clustering
techniques to minimize grading and to conserve slopes of twenty
percent or greater.
M - Medium Density Residential (4.0 dwelling units per acre
maximum)
This designation is intended for residential development
characterized by single family homes in standard subdivision form
or innovative designs which utilize clustering, zero lot line, or
planned development features. This designation covers a
significant portion of the residential acreage in the City and
usually occupies areas of generally level topography.
H - High Density Residential (7.0 dwelling units per acre maximum)
This designation is intended for a wide range of residential
development types including attached and detached single family
units and multiple family attached units. Areas with this
designation should exhibit adequate and convenient access to local
collector streets and be conveniently serviced by neighborhood
commercial and recreational facilities.
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VH - Very High Density Residential (15.0 dwelling units per acre
maximum)
This designation is intended for residential development
characterized by multiple family attached units and apartment and
condominium buildings. It is intended that this category utilize
innovative site planning, provide onsite recreational amenities and
be located in close proximity to major community facilities,
business centers and major arterials.
SP - Specific Plan
This designation allows for the preparation of a specific plan as
described in detail in Section 5.2 and Appendix A.
C -1 - Neighborhood Coon=ial (.25 FAR)'
This designation includes neighborhood shopping centers
(approximately 1 -5 acres) which provide a limited range of retail
goods and services required by residents in the immediate vicinity.
It encourages consolidated shopping opportunities including,
personal services, convenience stores, eating and drinking
establishments, gas stations, banks and other neighborhood serving
uses.
C -2 - General r^mwwcial ( .25 FAR)
This designation provides for co=ercial areas with a wide range of
retail and service activities (6 -20 acres). Intended uses include
community shopping centers, department stores, restaurants,
automotive uses, office and professional services, and business
support services. This designation encourages the grouping of
commercial outlets into consolidated centers with direct access to
major roads, arterials and /or freeways.
I -1 - Licht Industrial (.38 FAR)
This designation is intended to provide for a variety of industrial
uses within the City. Suitable uses include light industrial
service, technical research and business office use in a business
park context. The M -1, limited industrial, zone as identified in
the" City's Zoning Ordinance, is consistent with the I -1
designation.
2 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the mamumum percentage of buildable area defined by the ratio of gross
floor area (not including parking strtrtures) within a structure to the total project site.
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I -2 - Medium Industrial (.38 FAR)
This designation is intended to provide for intensive industrial
uses including light manufacturing, processing, fabrication and
other non - hazardous industrial uses. The X -2, Medium Industrial,
Zone, as identified in the City•s Zoning Ordinance, is consistent
with the I -2 designation.
AQ = A=culture 1 (1 dwelling unit per 10 -40 acre minimum)
This designation applies to viable agriculture uses located near
urban growth areas of the City.
2 - cul 2 (1 dwelling unit per 40 -acre minimum)
This designation is intended for large parcels of agricultural use
located in rural areas, with appropriate buffers in proximity to
adjacent urban areas.
OS -1 - Open Space 1 (1 dwelling unit per 10 -40 acre minimum)
This designation identifies those open space lands which contain
various development constraints such as slope gradient, soil and
geotechnical hazards, plus othe environmental concerns, access,
and availability of public services. A mineral resource production
overlay designation is provided for significant mineral resource
deposits as identified by the California Department of Conservation
Division of Mines and Geology.
OS -2 - QUen Space 2 (1 dwelling unit per 40 -acre minimum)
This designation identifies permanent open space areas which
function to preserve visual resources and natural areas, buffer
communities and provide relief from noise and crowding of urban
development, maintain environmentally hazardous areas, etc.
P - Park
This designation identifies neighborhood, community and regional
park facilities in the community. Implementation of the City,s
park development standards provide for balanced recreational
facilities throughout the community.
S - Schools
Public school sites of all levels, elementary through high school,
as well as the Moorpark College facility are all identified by this
classification.
U - Utility
This designation identifies major :ublic utility facilities.
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PUB - Public /Institutional
This designation identifies public facilities, including:
government buildings, libraries, fire stations, non - profit
organization buildings, and community service centers but excludes
jail facilities.
PTZWT - F1oodWaY
This designation identifies the floodway of the Arroyo Simi as
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Habitable structures are prohibited.
FRWY -R/W - Freeway Right -of -Way
This designation identifies the existing right -of -way and portions
of future right -of -way for the SR -118 and SR -23 freeways.
5.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION - SP
The specific plan designation has been provided in the Land Use
Element to address large -scale projects in the City and proposed
sphere of influence study area. Pursuant to Government Code
Sections 65450- 65457, specific plans are intended as a tool for the
systematic implementation of the general plan and shall include
text and diagrams indicating:
The distribution, location and extent of land uses and the
circulation system proposed within the specific plan area
The proposed distribution, location, extent and intensity of
major transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste
disposal, energy and other essential support facilities within
the specific plan area
Developed standards and regulations, and standards and
criteria for the preservation of natural resources
An implementation program ensuring the fulfillment of the
items above
Appendix A, located in the back of this Land Use Element, contains
further requirements for specific plan contents and identifies the
evaluation criteria the City Council will consider in determining
whether a plan is appropriate for the area concerned. These
criteria include natural features and topographic constraints,
cultural constraints, environmental effects, land use
considerations, etc. A major goal for the specific planning
process is to ensure that development occurs in an orderly fashion,
with due regard to environmental factors. All Land Use Element
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goals and policies shall be applicable to designated specific plan
areas. The actual acreage and locations of development which occur
within each specific plan will be based on the evaluation criteria
the City Council will consider in determining whether a plan is
appropriate for the area concerned.
Based upon the City's implementation of the Land Use Element Goals
and Policies, specific plan areas containing significant
constraints may result in reduced development intensity and greater
amounts of open space from that proposed on the Land Use Plan.
Exhibits 3 and 4 of this document identify the location and the
proposed land use mix of specific plan areas 1, 2, 9, and 10, which
are within the existing City limits, and specific plan area 8,
which is within the unincorporated planning area. Specific plan
area 3 (proposed within the City limits) and specific plan areas 4,
5, 6, and 7 ( proposed within the unincorporated planning area) were
studied but were found not to be appropriate for urban development
during the time period covered by this Land Use Element (year 2010
buildout) and were not approved.
Specific plan areas 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 have been delineated based
on ownership, landform and circulation considerations. Specific
plan areas with adjoining boundaries may be combined to allow for
a consolidated planning effort where all issues are addressed in a
comprehensive manner as required by Government Code Sections 65450-
65457. A detailed description of the issues for each of the
specific plan areas is provided in the following subsections.
Plana i nq Area Within City Limits
As noted on the Land Use Plan, four specific plan areas have been
designated within the undeveloped areas of the existing City of
Moorpark limits (specific plan areas 1, 2, 9, and 10). These
specific plans have been designated to address comprehensively a
variety of land use issues including topography, viewshed, and
circulation. Each specific plan area will be required to include
a minimum of 25 percent of the total acreage for open space. As
noted within each of the following specific plan area descriptions,
residential densities exceeding the maximum density could be
granted at the discretion of the Moorpark City Council if the
property owners within the specific plan area agree to provide
public improvements, public services, and /or financial
contributions that the City Council determines to be of substantial
public benefit to the community.
Specific plan areas within the City are assigned an overlay
designation, as shown on the land use map, to reflect the permitted
land uses in absence of an overall specific plan.
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Specific Plan 1
Specific Plan 1 consists of 285 acres under single ownership,
located in the western section of the City, north of Poindexter
Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. Gabbert Road
crosses the westerly portion of the specific plan area. Generally,
the specific plan area is characterized by rolling hillsides which
are currently used for grazing purposes.
Opportunities and Constraints
Specific plan area development issues to be addressed during
specific plan preparation and subsequent review will include:
Topography - An evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils, seismic
faults, and other geotechnical constraints within the hillside
areas of development will be considered during the development/
review of this specific plan. Consistent with City policy, grading
is restricted on slopes greater than 20 percent and development
prohibited in areas where potential hazards cannot be fully
mitigated.
Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface
runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints
will be conducted during the development /review of this specific
plan.
Viewshed - The visual importance of hillside horizon
lines /prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from
surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and
review of this specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should
be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and
natural resources.
Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources
which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare,
endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during
specific plan preparation. The preservation of any resources
determined to be significant shall be encouraged through habitat
preservation, enhancement, or replacement.
Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine
whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area
and their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the specific plan area will be provided through service
extensions from existing transmission lines in the surrounding
area. An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and
financing for schools and community services such as fire stations
and libraries.
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Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan to identify required park land dedication
consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan
requirements.
Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network will
require consideration for topographical constraints, viewshed
issues, and the adjacent Southern Pacific railroad tracks; shall
provide protection for the conceptual alignment of the future SR-
118 freeway corridor; and shall ensure that roadway rights -of -way
are protected for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements, and
additions as identified in the City's circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 415, unless the
specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public
improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that
the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to
the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall
not exceed 620. A minimum of 3 acres of land shall be designated
as Public Institutional within this specific plan area. The
appropriate amount of land to be designated as Open Space, Park,
School, or any other appropriate land use designation, will be
determined at the time of specific plan preparation or approval.
Overlay Designation - Agriculture 1 (285 acres)
Specific Plan 2
Specific Plan 2 consists of 445 acres under single ownership. It
is located northerly of the City, east of Walnut Canyon Road and
west of College Heights Drive. Generally, the majority of this
specific plan area is characterized as a gently sloping plateau
with prominent hillsides in the northern section, and is currently
vacant and used for seasonal grazing.
Opportunities and Constraints
Specific plan area development issues will be addressed during
specific plan preparation and subsequent review, and include:
Topography - Existing steep hillsides within the specific plan area
require a complete evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils, and
other potential geotechnical constraints during the development/
review of this specific plan. Consistent with City policy, grading
is restricted on slopes greater than 20 percent and development
prohibited in areas where potential hazards cannot be fully
mitigated.
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Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface
runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints
will be conducted during the development/ review of this specific
plan.
Viewshed - The importance and visibility of hillside horizon lines
and prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from
surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and
review of the specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should
be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and
natural resources /hazard areas.
Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources
which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare,
endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during
specific plan preparation and review. The preservation of any
resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through
habitat preservation, enhancement, or replacement.
Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine
whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area
and their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the specific plan area will be provided through service
extensions from existing transmission lines in -the surrounding
area. An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and
financing for schools and community services such as fire stations
and libraries.
Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan to identify required park land dedication
consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan
requirements.
Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network will
require consideration for topography, viewshed, and for its
integration with both the conceptual future freeway alignments for
SR -118 and SR -23, and the future Broadway extension. The specific
plan shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are protected for the
planned roadway upgrades, improvements and additions as identified
in the City's circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 475, unless the
specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public
improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that
the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to
the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall
not exceed 712. A minimum of 7 acres of land shall be designated
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as Public Institutional within this specific plan area. The
appropriate amount of land to be designated as Open Space, Park,
School, or any other appropriate land use designation, will be
determined at the time of specific plan preparation or approval.
Overlay Designation - Open Space 1 (300 acres)
Rural Low (145 acres)
Specific Plan 3 (Deleted)
Specific Plan 9
Specific Plan 9 consists of approximately 24.8 acres under one
ownership, located in the western section of the City, north of
High Street, west of Walnut Canyon Road, and south of Casey Road.
This specific plan area consists of the City's former high school
site and contains the playing fields and classroom buildings. The
area formerly a part of the high school site, that was purchased by
the Moorpark Boys and Girls Club, is not part of this specific plan
area.
Opportunities and Constraints
Specific plan area development issues will be addressed during
specific plan preparation and subsequent review, and include:
Topography - An evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils and
other geotechnical constraints within the hillside areas of
development will be conducted during the development /review of this
plan. Consistent with City policy, grading is restricted on slopes
greater than 20 percent and development prohibited in areas where
potential hazards cannot be fully mitigated.
Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface
runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints
will be conducted during the development /review of this specific
plan.
Viewshed - The importance and visibility of hillside horizon lines
and any prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from
surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and
review of the specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should
be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and
natural resources /hazard areas.
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Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources
which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare,
endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during
specific plan preparation and review. The preservation of any
resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through
habitat preservation, enhancement, or replacement.
Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine
whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area
and their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the specific plan area will be provided through service
extensions from existing transmission lines in the surrounding
area. An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and
financing for schools and community services such as fire stations
and libraries.
Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan to identify required park 1pLnd dedication
consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan
requirements.
Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network will
require consideration for its relationship to topographical
constraints, viewshed issues, and its relationship to the SR -23
freeway. The specific plan shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways
are protected for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and
additions as identified in the City's circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 80, unless the
specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public
improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that
the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to
the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall
not'-exceed 120. The appropriate amount of land to be designated as
Open Space, Park, or any other appropriate land use designation,
will be determined at the time of specific plan preparation or
approval.
Overlay Designation - School (24.8 acres
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Specific Plan 10
Specific Plan 10 consists of 70.59 acres under one ownership. This
specific plan area is located just east of Walnut Canyon Road,
north of Wicks Road, and south of Broadway. The terrain of this
specific plan area varies from steep slopes to relatively level
land on a gently sloping plateau.
Opportunities and Constraints
Specific plan area development issues will be addressed during
specific plan preparation and subsequent review, and include:
Topography - An evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils and
other geotechnical constraints within the hillside areas of
development will be conducted during the development /review of this
plan. Consistent with City policy, grading is restricted on slopes
greater than 20 percent and development prohibited in areas where
potential hazards cannot be fully mitigated.
Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface
runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints
will be conducted during the development/ review of this specific
plan.
Viewshed - The importance and visibility of hillside horizon lines
and any prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from
surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and
review of the specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should
be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and
natural resources /hazard areas.
Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources
which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare,
endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during
specific plan preparation and review. The preservation of any
resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through
habitat preservation, enhancement, or replacement.
Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine
whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area
and their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the specific plan area will be provided through service
extensions from existing transmission lines in the surrounding
area. An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and
financing for schools and community services such as fire stations
and libraries.
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Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan to identify required park land dedication
consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan
requirements.
Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network will
require consideration for its relationship to topographical
constraints, and viewshed issues, and its relationship to the SR-
118 freeway. The specific plan shall provide protection for the
conceptual alignment of the future SR -118 freeway corridor and
shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are protected for the
planned roadway upgrades, improvements and additions as identified
in the City's circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 154, unless the
specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public
improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that
the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to
the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall
not exceed 231. The appropriate amount of land to be designated as
Open Space, Park, or any other appropriate land use designation,
will be determined at the time of specific plan preparation or
approval.
Overlay Designation - Rural Low (70.59 acres)
Planning Area Outside City Limits
As noted on the Land Use Plan, one specific plan area has been
designated outside of the existing City of Moorpark limits
(Specific Plan Rio. 8), within the area proposed for expansion of
the City's sphere of influence. A specific plan for this area is
required, and must address comprehensively a variety of land use
issues including topography, viewshed, open space, and circulation.
A minimum of 25 percent open space must be provided.
Specific plan areas 4, 5, 6, and 7 (proposed within the
unincorporated planning area) were analyzed in conjunction with the
updating of the Land Use Element, but were found not to be
appropriate for urban development prior to the year 2010 (General
Plan buildout) and were, therefore, not approved.
A description of the existing land uses, potential planning issues
(opportunities and constraints), and the proposed land use mix for
the one specific plan area proposed in the unincorporated planning
area is provided below.
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Specific Plan 4 (Deleted)
Specific Plan 5 (Deleted)
Specific Plan 6 (Deleted)
Specific Plan 7 (Deleted)
Specific Plan 8
Specific Plan 8 consists of approximately 4,200 acres, under
combined ownership, located northerly of the eastern portion of the
City limits, east of Happy Camp Regional Park. Generally, this
specific plan area is vacant open space, characterized by steep
hillside terrain currently designated as open space.
Opportunities and Constraints
Specific plan area development issues to be addressed during
specific plan preparation and subsequent review will include:
Topography - Existing steep hillsides within the specific plan area
require a complete evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils, and
other potential geotechnical constraints of the plan area during
the development/ review of this specific plan. Consistent with City
policy, grading is restricted on slopes greater than 20 percent and
development prohibited in areas where potential hazards cannot be
fully mitigated.
Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface
runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints
will be conducted during the development/ review of this specific
plan.
Viewshed - The visual importance of hillside horizon
lines /prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from
surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and
review of this specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should
be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and
natural resources.
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Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources
which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare,
endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during
specific plan preparation and review. The preservation of any
resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through
habitat preservation, enhancement, or replacement.
Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine
whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area
and their potential significance.
Agriculture - This specific plan will address the viability and
maintenance of the limited "Prime" and "Statewide Significance"
farmlands which occur within the plan area.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, gas and electric service to
the specific plan area _will be provided through improvements within
the plan area and service extensions from existing transmission
lines in the surrounding area. Sewer service is not currently
available and would need to be provided for all urban uses. An
evaluation will be conducted during the development of this
specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and financing
for schools and community services such as fire stations and
libraries.
Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of
this specific plan to identify required park land dedication
consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan
requirements.
Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network shall
provide consideration for its relationship to topographical
constraints and viewshed issues and consideration for connection of
the SR -118 and SR -23 freeways as well as the Broadway extension.
The specific plan shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are
protected for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and
additions as identified in the City's circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 2,400, unless the
specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public
improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that
the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to
the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall
not exceed 3,221. The appropriate amount of land to be designated
as Open Space, Park, School, Agricultural, or any other appropriate
land use designation, will be determined at the time of specific
plan preparation or approval.
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6.0 LAID USE PLAN STATISTICAL SUNNARY
The following table (Land Use Plan - Statistical Summary, Table 3)
summarizes the approximate acreage and the number of dwelling units
resulting from each of the land use classifications designated on
the Land Use Plan maps for the overall planning area (City Area -
Exhibit 3, and Unincorporated Area - Exhibit 4). Dwelling unit
estimates are based on an estimate of the density which could occur
for each residential land use classification based on the maximum
density permitted. The actual number of dwelling units constructed
and associated population amount will vary with the development
conditions and constraints for each project (access, availability
of services, geotechnical and natural resource constraints, etc.).
In addition, a density increase above the maximum density could be
approved, up to the designated density limit for each residential
land use category, if public improvements, public services, and /or
financial contributions are provided that the City Council
determines to be of substantial public benefit to the community.
As identified on Table 3, a combined total of up to 14,911 dwelling
units could be constructed in the overall planning area, based on
maximum density estimates. The resulting buildout population for
the Moorpark planning area would be approximately 40,856 persons,
based on the County's 2.74 population per dwelling unit factor for
the year 2010. The required environmental documentation for future
projects shall provide a more detailed level of population per
dwelling unit analysis based on the square footage of each dwelling
unit and the type of land use for residential subdivisions.
Additionally, the Environmental Impact Report prepared for this
land use element and circulation element update of the Moorpark
General Plan evaluates potential impacts on the service
capabilities of relevant infrastructure systems (i.e., sewer,
water, police, fire, etc.) associated with the land use
designations proposed as a part of this update process.
Table 3
USE PLAN - STATISTICAL SUMMARY
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City
Unincorporated
Total Plannin
Lend
Use Destination
Area
Area
Area Combined
RL
RURAL LOW
1,668 ac
334 du - -
1,668 ac 334 du
(1 du/5 acres maximum)
RH
RURAL HIGH
208 ac
208 du - -
208 ac 208 du
(1 dw%cre maximum)
L
LOW DENSITY
168 ac
168 du - -
168 ac 168 du
(1 dwlacre maximum)
ML
MEDIUM LOW DENSITY
568 ac
1,136 du - -
,568 ac 1,136 du
(2 duhm maximum)
M
MEDIUM DENSITY
1,174 ac
4,696 du - -
1,174 ac 4A96 du
(4 dulacre maximum)
H
HIGH DENSITY
343 ac
2,401 du - -
343 ac 2,401 du ,
(7 dwfacre maximum)
VH
VERY HIGH DENSITY
161 ac
2,415 du - -
161 ac 2,415 du
(15 data= maximum
SP
SPECIFIC PLAN*
SP 1 LEVY
282 ac
415 du - -
282 ac 415 du
SP 2 JSR
438 ac
475 du - -
438 ac 475 du
SP 9 MUSD
25 ac
80 du - -
25 ac 80 du
SP 10 scalL VE
71 ac
154 du - -
71 ac 154 du
8P 8 MESSENGER
4,200 ac 2,400 du
4,200 ac 2,400 du
Gl
NEIGHBORHOOD CObUdERCIAL 9 ac
- - -
9 ac -
(.25 FAR)
G2
GENERAL COKM ERCIAL
181 ac
- -
184 ac -
(.25 FAR)
C-I
C0101BCIA1,MUSTRIAL
13 ac
- -
13 ac -
(.38 FAR)
I -1
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
263 ac
- -
263 ac -
(.38 FAR)
I -2
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL
285 ac
- -
285 ac -
(.38 FAR)
AG1
AGRICULTURE 1
45 ac
1 du - -
45 ac 1 du
(1 dut10 -40 acres)
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City Unincorporated
Total Planning
Land Use Desi®ation Area Area
Area Cambmed
AG2 AGRICULTURE 2 - - -
- -
(1 dW40 acres)
081 OPEN SPACE 1 16 ac 1 du - -
16 ac 1 du
(1 du/10.40 acres)
092 OPEN SPACE 2 1.064 ac 27 du - -
1,084 ac 27 du
(1 du/40 acres)
S SCHOOL 357 ac - -
357 ac
P PASS 197 ac - -
197 ac
U UTELJTM 47 ac - - -
47 ac
PUB PUBLIC 16 ac - - -
16 ac
INSTITUTIONAL
FRWY FREEWAY 297 ac - -
297 ac
R/W EIGHT -OF -WAY
TOTAL DWELLING UNI'T'S" 12,511 du 2,400 du
14,911 du
(At Buiildout - Year 2010)
TOTAL POPULATION' 34,280 6,576
40,856
(At Bu9dout - Year 2010)
TOTAL CrIT AREA ACRES (Apprommate)
7,916 ac
TOTAL UNINCORPORATED AREA ACRES (Approumate)
4,200 ac
TOTAL PLANNING AREA COMBINED (Approximate)
12,116 ac
' Acreage for open space, schools, parka, commercial, highway right -of -way, and any other
appropriate land uses will be determined at time of specific plan approvaL
Residential Density calculations for specific plan areas are based on the —d-um density.
Section 52 of the Land Use Element allows the City Council to approve a density
exceeding the maximum density, up to an identified density limit, if public improvements,
public services, and/or financial contributions are provided that the City Council
determines to be of substantial public benefit to the community. If the density limit is
approved for SP's 1, 2, 9, 10, and 8, the total dwelling units would increase from 14,911
to 16X1 and the total population would increase from 40,856 to 44,637 (these density
limit estimates were used as the basis for determining the * if> ance of impacts in the
Final Environmental Impact Report and the Findings required by Section 15091 of CEQA).
"' Based on 2.74 persons per dwelling uni
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7.0 IMPLEXENTATION
The City of Moorpark has several implementation measures available
to carry out its adopted goals. Within the Land Use Element
itself, policies have been developed which call for specific
implementing actions to be taken by the City. Other policies are
set forth which call for subsequent programs and actions to be
taken which will implement the provisions of the general plan.
Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique that carries
out general plan policy, the Implementation Measures contained in
this section are intended to assist the City in realizing the goals
and policies of the Land Use Element and ensure that required
mitigation measures are accomplished.
The adoption of a zoning ordinance is the City's principal
instrument for implementing the general plan and is derived from
the police power given to the City. This ordinance regulates land
use by dividing the City into zones and specifying permitted uses,
allowable development intensities, minimum lot size, building
height and setback limits, and other development parameters within
each land use zone. Zoning designations which are compatible with
the Land Use classifications of the General Plan are illustrated on
the General Plan /Zoning Compatibility Matrix (Exhibit 6).
Other implementation measures derived from the city's police power
include the city's power to regulate subdivisions; to adopt
specific plans; to enforce building housing codes; to establish
park dedication requirements; to utilize environmental and design
review procedures when considering development proposals;
to require the construction of streets, water, and sewer
facilities, and to require the acquisition and development of
parkland, the acquisition of sites for low income housing, and the
acquisition of open space, conservation, or scenic easements.
Because the general plan is based on community values and an
understanding of existing and projected conditions and needs (which
continually change), it is important to monitor and review the
general plan regularly. As indicated in the State of California
General Plan Guidelines, components of the plan that have a short -
term focus, such as the implementation program, should be reviewed
annually and revised as necessary to reflect the availability of
new implementation tools, changes in funding sources, and the
results of monitoring the effectiveness of past decisions. At
least every five (5) years this element shall be evaluated
regarding its consistency with other General Plan elements and
community goals.
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Implementation Measures
1. Use the Land Use Element to promote a balanced City growth
pattern and land use compatibility, maintain the City's
suburban /rural character, revitalize the downtown area,
preserve important natural features and biological and
cultural resources, and require that overall intensity and
density of land use decreases away from the valley floor.
2. Implement provisions of, review, and amend as necessary the
other elements of the City's general plan, including the
following:
Update open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element to
ensure consistency of open space and park designations
and policies with the Land Use Element.
Update Noise Element to reflect the City's planned
circulation system as identified in the Circulation
Element.
Update Safety Element to reflect potential hazard areas
in relation to proposed land uses as identified in the
Land Use Element.
Update Housing Element to reflect revised Land Use
Element.
3. Consider preparation of additional elements of the general
plan (such as Community Design, Economic Development, Public
Services, Air Quality, Financial) in order to encourage
further implementation of provisions contained within the Land
Use Element.
4. Adopt and enforce a City noise ordinance which includes time
restrictions for construction activities.
5. : Utilize the State Subdivision Map Act to regulate the design
and improvement of subdivisions within the City.
6. Utilize Development Agreements in order to assist in attaining
public objectives and implementing general plan goals and
policies. All development agreements and /or affordable
housing agreements shall be approved prior to any entitlement
being approved.
7. Review, update and expand the City's Capital Improvement
Program in order to project annual expenditures for
acquisition, construction rehabilitation and replacement of
public buildings and facilities.
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8. Utilize the City's adopted Building and Housing Codes in order
to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to
further implement the goals and policies of the Land Use
Element.
9. Implement the recommendations of the March 1987 Central City
Drainage Study.
10. Utilize land acquisition methods in order to acquire land
designated for public use and for public purposes such as
urban redevelopment. Support similar methods utilized by
other public agencies providing services and facilities that
serve the City and its sphere of influence.
11. Utilize conservation, open space and scenic easements as a
means of conserving open space in accordance with the Land Use
Plan and to further implement the goals and Policies of the
Land Use Element.
12. Utilize a variety of methods to finance the facilities and
services needed to implement the Land Use Element goals and
policies. Primary local funding sources include taxes,
exactions, fees and assessments. State and federal funding
sources include a broad range of grant and loan programs which
the City should use to finance the implementation of the
general plan. Funding sources may include loans, grants,
bonds and other financial assistance programs available for
housing, energy, historic preservation, noise mitigation,
parks, recreation and open space, public schools, solid waste
management, and transportation issues.
13. Base all official regulatory land use and development control
decisions on consistency with the Land Use Element. Periodic
review of all implementation measures shall be made in order
to ensure consistency with the Land Use Plan.
14., Coordinate with the County of Ventura in order to promote
consistency with the Countywide Planning Program (CPP) so as
to update countywide growth /non - growth boundaries and
Population projections to reflect the City's Land Use and
Circulation Elements. Amend the City's existing growth
control ordinance, as necessary, to maintain consistency with
the CPP.
15. Utilize the City's adopted growth management ordinance in
order to achieve a steady rate of residential growth while
providing for adequate public services and facilities.
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16. Submit an application to the Ventura County Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) to amend the City's sphere of
influence boundary, consistent with the approved Land Use
Plan, to allow for proper planning of the probable, ultimate
physical boundaries and service area of the City.
17. Utilize specific plans in the undeveloped areas of the City as
a tool for the systematic implementation of the General Plan
and in order to achieve a long -term cohesive development
program which is responsive to the physical and economic
opportunities and constraints of each individual specific plan
area. General standards for specific plan preparation and
evaluation are outlined in Appendix A.
18. Utilize the specific plan process to ensure that adequate
buffer areas exists between viable agricultural resources and
residential areas.
19. Coordinate with the County of Ventura in order to update and
identify areas of viable "prime" and statewide significance"
agricultural land. implement the goals and policies of the
Land Use Element on an ongoing basis to ensure that viable
'prime" and "statewide significance" agricultural land is
preserved.
20. Utilize the City's Redevelopment Plan in order to eliminate
and prevent the spread of blight in the Redevelopment Plan
Project Area and to encourage the revitalization of the
downtown commercial core area.
21. Utilize the goals and recommendations outlined within the
City's adopted Downtown Study to guide the revitalization of
downtown Moorpark, recapture and promote the downtown's small
town concept, and maintain downtown existing historical
elements.
22. Prepare a specific plan for the downtown study area, which
contains specific standards and detailed design measures, in
order to promote the revitalization of the downtown commercial
core.
23. Coordinate with other public agencies and adopt updated master
plans for sewer, water, utility, flood control and solid waste
services.
24. Coordinate with other public agencies to minimize public
service /infrastructure costs and to maintain adequate levels
of service.
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25. Prepare a hillside development ordinance in order to ensure
sensitive hillside development by regulating development on
slopes greater than 10 percent, restricting grading on slopes
greater than 20 percent, protecting visually prominent horizon
lines within hillside areas, and protecting environmentally
sensitive areas.
26. Utilize the City's mature tree ordinance in order to implement
preservation guidelines for mature oaks and other mature
trees.
27. Prepare a master community design plan for the City which
includes a design concept plan for special treatment areas
within the community and identifies overall community concepts
for landscape architecture, architecture, signage,
streetscapes, identifiable entryways, and community gateway
areas.
28. Prepare an art in public places ordinance which requires works
of art or artistic elements to be included as a part of
commercial and industrial development projects and includes an
in -lieu fee consideration where .the decision- making body
determines that it is impractical to require the provision of
public art.
29. Conduct a study of the feasibility of adopting an inclusionary
zoning ordinance, which would require that a percentage of
new, private residential development be affordable to low- and
moderate- income households.
30. Conduct a study of the feasibility of adopting a housing trust
fund ordinance to require developers of non - residential
projects to provide housing or contribute an in -lieu fee that
goes into an affordable housing trust fund.
31. Prepare a grading ordinance which requires the incorporation
of adequate erosion control measures into development projects
that may otherwise impact water resources adversely. Such
measures shall include sandbagging of newly graded slopes,
prompt planting of disturbed areas, phasing of grading and
construction activities to minimize exposed areas susceptible
to erosion and the routing of runoff flows through desilting
basins prior to discharge into any watercourse.
32. Adopt and enforce a water efficiency landscape ordinance,
consistent with the State Model Water Efficiency Landscape
Ordinance, by January 1, 1993.
33. Implement a waste reduction program to achieve a 25 percent
diversion of solid waste to landfil.s.
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34. Work with the business and development community to encourage
an increase in sales tax capture.
35. Establish and implement a business attraction, promotion, and
retention plan.
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APPENDIX A
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMRNT REQUIREKENTS
A major goal of the specific plan process is to ensure that
development occurs in an orderly fashion, with due regard to
environmental factors. In addition to the potential planning
issues identified for each individual specific plan within Section
V.2. of the Land Use Element, outlined below is a summary of those
items which should be included or discussed in a specific plan
document. The Community Development Department may require from an
applicant such other information as deemed necessary in evaluating
a proposed project.
SPECIFIC PLAN CONTENTS
Land Use Plan: A detailed land use plan will be prepared
indicating specific land use locations,
type, intensities, and other site
characteristics, and describing
residential areas, commercial areas,
recreation areas, open space areas
(minimum 25 percent), agricultural areas,
community facilities (including public
school facilities), and any other
proposed uses consistent with the stan-
dard range and mix of land uses assigned
to each Specific Plan Area.
The actual acreage and locations of
development which occur within each
specific plan will be based on evaluation
criteria (included within this appendix)
the City will consider in determining
whether a plan is appropriate for the
area concerned. Based upon the City's
implementation of the Land Use Element
Goals and Policies, specific plan areas
containing significant constraints may
result in reduced development intensity
and greater amounts of open space from
that proposed on the Land Use Plan.
Project statistical analysis shall also
be included which tabulates and
summarizes land uses, acreage, and square
footage.
Circulation Plan: Circulation components of the land use
plan (vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and
equestrian) will be prepared addressing
hierarchy, required improvements and
development standards.
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Infrastructure Plan: Infrastructure systems necessary to
support the Land Use Plan will be
prepared to address improvement
requirements for water facilities,
wastewater facilities, drainage
facilities, and other utilities.
Community Design Plan: A community design plan will be prepared
to illustrate the techniques proposed to
enhance the overall community character.
Community design plan components will
include a conceptual landscape plan,
architectural design guidelines
(including architectural style,
materials, colors, fencing, and walls,
etc.) and a conceptual mass grading plan.
Implementation Plan: An implementation plan will be prepared
which identifies site development
standards (including permitted uses,
setbacks, height limitations, etc.),
administrative procedures for plan
modifications and fiscal impact analysis.
Phasing Plan: A phasing plan will be prepared which
identifies development stages and major
infrastructure improvements required to
service the stages of development and
landscape improvement timing.
Conformance A determination of consistency analysis
with General Plan: between the general plan elements and
proposed development activities will be
prepared.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Subsequent to completion of any draft specific plan, the City
Council will review the plan and shall consider a number of factors
in determining whether the plan is appropriate for the area under
consideration. These criteria include, but are not limited to, the
following:
A. Land use considerations
1. Compatibility of development with surrounding area and
land uses
2. Conformance with all adopted general plan elements
3. Relationship of land uses within the specific plan area
4. Circulation, utilities and other infrastructure and
public service needs
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B. Natural resource /topographic considerations
1. Slopes
2. Soil characteristics
3. Drainage patterns
4. Watersheds, and floodplains
5. Faults, landslides and liquefaction
6. Shallow groundwater
7. Viewshed considerations
C. Environmental considerations
1. Air quality
2. Water quality
3. Noise
4. Vegetation
5. Wildlife
6. Aesthetics (including community design and scenic areas)
7. Historic /cultural areas (including those of
archaeological /paleontological importance)
8. Grading
D. Economic considerations
1. Tax base
2. Employment
3. Demographic effects
4. Community facilities and services
5. Market need
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MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
CITY OF MOORPARK GENERAL PLAN
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Prepared for:
CITY OF MOORPARK
Prepared by:
AUSTIN -FOUST ASSOCIATES
2020 North Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92701
Adopted by the Ctty Council
c,n
May 13, 1992
EXHIBIT 2 TO
RESOLUTION 92 -856
TAI I I v JR
City Council
Mayor Paul W. Lawrason, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem John E. Wozniak
Councilmember Scott Montgomery
Councilmember Bernardo Perez
Councilmember Roy Talley, Jr.
Former Councilmember Eloise Brown
Former Councilmember Clinton Harper
Planning Co®ission
Chairman Michael Wesner, Jr.
Vice Chairman John Torres
Commissioner Barton Miller
Commissioner Steve Brodsky
Commissioner Christina May
Former Commissioner Glen Schmidt
Former Commissioner Bill Lanahan
Former Commissioner Michael Scullin
City Staff
Steven Kueny, City Manager
Patrick Richards, Director of Community Development
Deborah Traffenstedt, Senior Planner
Kathleen Mallory Phipps, Associate Planner
Craig Malin, Assistant Planner
Charles Abbott, City Engineer
John Knipe, Former City Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
Form and Scope of this Element 2
2.0 CIRCULATION ISSUES 3
Regional Transportation Corridors 3
City Street System 3
Future Growth 4
Transit System 4
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Equestrian Facilities 4
Transportation Demand Management 4
3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
5
General
5
Level of Service
6
Roadway Standards
7
Transit System
8
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
8
Equestrian Facilities
10
Transportation Demand Management
10
4.0 IMPL OONTATION
11
5.0 ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN 14
Roadway Facility Designations 14
Level of Service 17
Circulation System 18
6.0 BIKEWAY PLAN 21
7.0 EQUESTRIAN FACILITY PLAN 23
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LIST OF EXHIBITS AND TABLES
Page No.
Exhibit No. Title
1 Roadway Classifications 15
2 Circulation Element Highway Network 19
3 Circulation Element Bikeway Network 22
4 Circulation Element Equestrian Trail Network 24
Table No. Title
1 Standards for Roadway Levels of Service 16
2 ADT Capacities 17
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of this element is to designate a safe and
efficient circulation system which promotes the movement of people
and goods in and around the City. The Circulation Element is also
concerned with establishing goals, policies, and implementation
measures which will ensure that all components of the system will
meet the future transportation needs of the City. The General Plan
Traffic Analysis technical report and the General Plan Update EIR
Circulation Analysis prepared by Austin -Foust Associates, Inc.
provide background information and act as supporting documents for
the Circulation Element. Included as part of the General Plan
update circulation analysis was the development of the Moorpark
Traffic Analysis Model (MTAM), a computerized citywide model
designed to estimate future demands on the City of Moorpark
circulation system. Continued use of the traffic forecasting model
in future circulation system impact analyses, and as the technical
basis in the establishment of a citywide transportation improvement
fee program is specified within the implementation program portion
of this Element.
As part of the General Plan, update, a special study of land use and
circulation issues in the City limits as well as in the
unincorporated area surrounding the City was undertaken. The
current incorporated City area combined with an area of
unincorporated land immediately adjacent to the City are referred
to as the "planning area" throughout this element.
As stated in Section 65302(b) of the Government Code, the
Circulation Element indicates the "general location and extent of
existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes,
terminals and other public utilities and facilities, all correlated
with the Land Use Element of the general plan ". Items of
particular concern to the City of Moorpark include:
• Streets, highways and freeways;
• Truck traffic;
• Public transit;
• Bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian facilities;
• Transportation demand management (e.g. carpooling,
vanpooling).
The Circulation Element addresses the circulation facilities needed
to provide adequate roadway capacity, public transit services, and
opportunities for other modes of transportation.
FORM AND SCOPE OF THIS ELEMENT
This element contains goals and policies designed to improve
overall circulation in the City of Moorpark and to address
circulation issues that concern the City at the present time. In
order to assist in realizing the defined goals and policies,
implementation measures are outlined together with a description of
the circulation plan for roadways, bikeways, and equestrian
facilities. For highway transportation, the circulation plan
involves a network of existing and future roadways defined
according to designated roadway types, each with specific design
standards. Bikeway and equestrian trail networks and standards are
also defined.
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2.0 CIRCULATION ISSUES
The following circulation issues
General Plan Update process and ar
policies, implementation measures
contained in this document.
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS
have been identified in the
e addressed within the goals,
and Circulation Element maps
State Routes 23 and 118 currently pass through the City of Moorpark
as conventional highways. While a connection of the existing SR -23
and SR -118 freeways is planned for the near future, north -south and
east -west regional traffic will continue to pass through the City
on the same arterial routes being used today. Since these regional
facilities are projected to carry high volumes of truck traffic,
issues of safety, congestion and noise with respect to future
traffic demands are of concern. Potential alternative
transportation corridors for the two State Routes would serve to
alleviate adverse conditions projected for the future.
CITY STREET SYSTEM
The existing street system in Moorpark is a combination of fully
and partially improved roadways. Portions of the street system
were originally designed and constructed prior to the City's
incorporation and were originally designed to perform at a lower
capacity, typical of a rural community. As Moorpark continues to
grow, the interface of a developing urban area with rural street
capacities is resulting in traffic bottlenecks and reduced levels
of service, particularly during peak hour periods. Adverse
conditions are compounded with the growth of regional pass - through
traffic on the conventional highway facilities within the existing
street system.
There are various physical factors which influence the safe and
efficient flow of traffic on the City's street system. Among these
factors are street width, on- street parking, frequency of
driveways, railroad crossings, intersection location and
intersection configuration. The City's traffic signal network is
without adequate interconnection and a system to monitor and
maintain signal operation.
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Projections based on buildout of the Land Use Element indicate
significant increases in traffic within the City limits and the
surrounding planning area. A planned system of roadways is needed
to serve currently undeveloped areas which are planned for
development both within the City and in outlying regions.
Continuity of facilities connecting future development with
existing development is a key objective in the design of a planned
network of roadways.
TRANSIT SYSTEM
The City currently has a public transportation system which serves
the needs of persons living in and /or working in the community.
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The citywide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter,
school and recreational use is only partially established. The
lack of a continuous bikeway system inhibit$ the bicycle from
becoming an attractive means of transportation in the City. The
City's recreational equestrian trail system is only partially
established.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
The City currently lacks a comprehensive and coordinated program
for implementing Transportation Demand Management strategies.
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3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
The following goals and policies form the basis for providing a
circulation system which adequately serves the development
intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element and which represents
the desires of the community for adequate mobility and
accessibility. The Circulation Element policies are intended to
guide the City so that both governmental and private activities
contribute to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element.
GENERAL
Goal 1: Provide a transportation system that supports
land use plan in the General Plan and the
the safe and efficient movement of provides for
and services within, into, out of, and tlhroughhtthe
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City of Moorpark.
Policy 1.1: The completion of the ultimate circulation system,
through the improvement of sub- standard roadway
segments and intersections and the construction of
missing roadway links and related facilities shall
be actively promoted.
Policy 1.2:
Local freeway improvements, and the construction
and /or
extensions of State Routes 23 and 118 as an
arterial roadway or freeway shall be
supported by
requiring development projects to dedicate right -
of-way, pay a development impact fee, and /or
construct certain improvements as determined
necessary to avoid significant traffic /circulation
impacts.
Policy 1.3:
Caltrans shall be encouraged to include special
landscape treatments and sound walls or earthen
berms in
the design of freeway sections which will
be visible
and audible from residential areas
within the City of Moorpark.
Policy 1.4:
New residential streets should be designed so as to
discourage pass - through trips which do not begin
nor end within the residential area served by the
street.
Policy 1.5:
The improvement and modification of rail
transportation facilities shall be encouraged in
order to
promote safety and to minimize impacts on
local circulation and
on noise sensitive land uses.
Policy 1.6: Every five years the City's buildout circulation
plan shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated.
Recommendations shall be made for needed revisions
to the Circulation Element of Ventura County,
related to the needs of the City of Moorpark.
Policy 1.7: Roadways, pedestrian
signs and utilities
shall be designed t
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passage of vehicles,
bicycles.
LEVEL OF SERVICE
areas, walks, street name
in applicable outlying areas
:) convey a rural appearance
ow maintenance costs and safe
pedestrians, equestrians, and
Goal 2: Provide a circulation system which supports
existing, approved and planned land uses throughout
the City while maintaining a desired level of
service on all streets and at all intersections.
Policy 2.1: Level of service "C" shall be the system
performance objective for traffic volumes on the
circulation system. For roadways and interchanges
already operating at less than level of service
"C ", the system performance objective shall be to
maintain or improve the current level of service.
Policy 2.2: Project phasing shall be coordinated with the
construction of on -site and off -site circulation
improvements to maintain the performance standards
objectives specified in Policy 2.1 and to ensure
that improvements are in place when needed.
Policy 2.3: New development projects shall mitigate off -site
traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible.
Policy 2.4: All new development shall participate in a
transportation improvement fee program. This fee
enables circulation improvements to be funded by
new development in a manner that maintains the
performance objectives specified in Policy 2.1.
Policy 2.5: Driveway access points onto arterial roadways shall
be limited in number and location in order to
ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles and
bicycles.
Policy 2.6: Secondary access should be required for projects
located in the middle of a block adjacent to a
limited- access arterial.
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Policy 3.3: Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a
significant, adverse impact on the natural contours
of the land; grading for streets shall be
minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal
into natural appeari.ng surfaces shall be avoided.
Policy 2.7:
Traffic signal or stop sign installation shall be
required at intersections which, based on
individual study,
are shown to satisfy traffic
signal or stop sign warrants.
Policy 2.8:
A program of traffic signal interconnection and
computerization shall be implemented to improve
traffic
progression and the monitoring and
maintenance of the City's traffic signals.
Policy 2.9:
Guidelines for the determination of appropriate
intersection sight distance shall be prepared that
are consistent with accepted traffic engineering
practice.
Policy 2.10:
On- street parking on any new arterial streets shall
be
prohibited. For existing arterial streets with
parking allowed,
special studies should be carried
out to ensure off - street parking adequacy to
prior
prohibiting on- street parking.
Policy 2.11:
Adequate off - street parking shall, be provided in
all new or expanded projects as part of
construction.
Policy 2.12:
Signalization at major entrances to commercial
projects shall be required if determined necessary
based
on traffic conditions.
ROADWAY STANDARDS
Goal 3:
Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and
transportation system design criteria which
supports and maintains the desired character of the
City of Moorpark.
Policy 3.1:
A set of roadway design standards which specify
right -of -way, roadway cross - sections, and other
design
criteria for designated roadway
classifications shall be adopted
and maintained.
Policy 3.2:
Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur
along major arterials to mitigate visual impacts
and erosion problems.
Policy 3.3: Roadways in hillside areas shall not have a
significant, adverse impact on the natural contours
of the land; grading for streets shall be
minimized; and harsh cut slopes which may not heal
into natural appeari.ng surfaces shall be avoided.
TRANSIT SYSTEM
Coal 4:. Provide a public transportation system which serves
the needs of persons living in and/or working in
the City of Moorpark.
Policy 4.1: Participation in a public transit system that
provides a means of intra -city and inter -city
transportation, as a logical alternative to
automobile transportation, should be developed or
maintained.
Policy 4.2: Proposed developments shall include transit
facilities, such as bus benches, shelters, pads or
turn -outs, where appropriate, in their improvement
plans, or as needed in proximity to their
development.
Policy 4.3: Programs aimed at enhancing the mobility of senior
citizens and the handicapped shall be implemented
and expanded where feasible.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and
attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for
commuter, school, and recreational use.
Policy 5.1: New development and redevelopment projects shall be
required to include safe, separate, and convenient
paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to
encourage these alternate forms of non - polluting
transportation.
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Policy 3.4:
New collector streets in hillside areas shall be
required to have curb and gutter and graded
shoulders, and on- street parking shall be
prohibited, as necessary, in order to provide extra
safety.
Policy 3.5:
Private streets shall be required to be improved to
public street standards prior to dedication to the
City.
Policy 3.6:
The use of landscaped medians on arterial streets
shall be encouraged in an effort to preserve the
image of the community.
Policy 3.7:
Rural and hillside road standards shall be
developed, including standards for landscaping,
levels of service, and road widths.
TRANSIT SYSTEM
Coal 4:. Provide a public transportation system which serves
the needs of persons living in and/or working in
the City of Moorpark.
Policy 4.1: Participation in a public transit system that
provides a means of intra -city and inter -city
transportation, as a logical alternative to
automobile transportation, should be developed or
maintained.
Policy 4.2: Proposed developments shall include transit
facilities, such as bus benches, shelters, pads or
turn -outs, where appropriate, in their improvement
plans, or as needed in proximity to their
development.
Policy 4.3: Programs aimed at enhancing the mobility of senior
citizens and the handicapped shall be implemented
and expanded where feasible.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and
attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for
commuter, school, and recreational use.
Policy 5.1: New development and redevelopment projects shall be
required to include safe, separate, and convenient
paths for bicycles and pedestrians so as to
encourage these alternate forms of non - polluting
transportation.
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Policy 5.2: Plans for bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall
give priority to providing continuity and closing
gaps in the bikeway and sidewalk network.
Policy 5.3: Proposed residential, commercial, and industrial
developments shall be required to include bikeways
in their street improvement plans, consistent with
the Circulation Element Bikeway Network Plan, and
to construct the bicycle paths, or lanes, or routes
as a condition of project approval.
Policy 5.4: Development projects shall be required to
participate in the funding of planned bikeways
which would allow employees to utilize bicycles as
an alternative to automobiles.
Policy 5.5:
The provision and maintenance of off - street bicycle
paths shall be encouraged.
Policy 5.6:
Bicycle racks shall be required and storage
facilities sr. -41t. be encouraged at new or modified
public, commercial, and industrial building sites.
Policy 5.7:
The installation of sidewalks shall be required for
all new roadway construction and significant
reconstruction of existing roadways, with the
exception of hillside areas. If installation of
sidewalks in hillside areas would result in
significant grading impacts or a safety concern,
special consideration shall be given to either
eliminating the need for sidewalks or requiring
along one side of the street only.
Policy 5.8:
Along arterial and collector roadways, requiring
the use of meandering sidewalks or the provision of
landscaping between the curb and sidewalk shall be
given consideration for all new projects proposed
in commercial and industrial areas.
Policy 5.9: The design of unobstructed sidewalks, when included
as part of roadway improvement plans, shall follow
accepted traffic engineering practice.
Policy 5.10: The installation of appropriately located
handicapped ramp curb -cuts shall be required for
all new roadway construction and significant
reconstruction of existing roadways.
Policy 7.1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and
air pollution, employment generating developments
shall provide incentives to employees to utilize
alternatives to the conventional automobile, such
as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, buses,
and commuter rail.
Policy 7.2:
Industrial and commercial businesses shall be
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
encouraged to use flex time, staggered working
hours and other
Goal 6:
Provide equestrian trails for recreational use.
Policy 6.1:
New development projects shall provide equestrian
trail linkages to regional parks and to regional
trail systems consistent with the Circulation
Element Equestrian Trail Network Plan.
Policy 6.2:
New residential developments shall be encouraged to
provide equestrian paths.
Policy 6.3:
Multi -use equestrian, bicycle, and pedestrian
Policy 7.5:
trails shall be encouraged wherever feasible.
TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Goal 7:
Develop and encourage a transportation demand
Policy 7.6:
management system to assist in mitigating traffic
impacts and in
maintaining a desired level of
service on the circulation system.
Policy 7.1: To reduce energy consumption, noise pollution and
air pollution, employment generating developments
shall provide incentives to employees to utilize
alternatives to the conventional automobile, such
as walking, bicycles, carpools, vanpools, buses,
and commuter rail.
Policy 7.2:
Industrial and commercial businesses shall be
encouraged to use flex time, staggered working
hours and other
means to lessen commuter traffic.
Policy 7.3:
Alternate forms of public and private transit which
give routing, scheduling and planning priority to
the work force, youth, handicapped, senior citizens
and shoppers shall be provided to the extent
feasible.
Policy 7.4:
The use of multiple- occupancy vehicle programs for
shopping, business and other uses shall be
encouraged to reduce vehicle trips.
Policy 7.5:
State and national legislation directed at
encouraging the use of carpools and vanpools shall
be
supported.
Policy 7.6:
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
shall be supported in its effort to implement
transportation demand management strategies.
Policy 7.7:
The City shall develop a program for expending
transportation demand management funds collected as
mitigation for
project air quality impacts.
4-0 IMPT.RMENTATION
Within the Circulation Element, policies have been developed which
call for specific implementing actions to be taken or enforced by
the City. Defined as an action, procedure, program or technique
that carries out General Plan policy, the following implementation
measures are intended to assist the City in realizing the goals and
Policies of the Circulation Element.
1. The City Engineer's office and Community Development
Department shall monitor the existing and proposed street
systems on a regular basis to identify current and potential
problem areas and to develop solutions.
2. The City Engineer's office and the Community Development
Department shall utilize the citywide traffic forecasting
model to determine immediate and cumulative impacts of
proposed developments on the City's transportation system.
The traffic model database shall be monitored, and periodic
model update and recalibration shall be carried out as
warranted by base and future year land use and circulation
database revisions.
3. Every five years the City Engineer's office and the Community
Development Department shall review and make recommendations
to the City Council for needed revisions to the City's
buildout circulation plan as well as the Ventura County
Circulation Element as it relates to the needs of the City of
Moorpark.
4. The City Engineer's office shall prepare and maintain a
circulation facility design manual containing roadway
standards which specify right -of -way, number of lanes, typical
cross - sections and parking restrictions according to
designated arterial classifications. Included will be design
guidelines for driveway placement, intersection site distance,
dedicated turn lanes, stop sign installation, medians,
landscaping, bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks, and equestrian
trails. Rural and hillside road standards for road widths,
grading, pathways, pedestrian areas walks landscaping,
street name signs, and utilities shall also be included. g.
5. The City Engineer's office and the Community Development
Department shall use the development review process to ensure
that the design of local street improvement plans will not
encourage pass- through vehicle trips within residential
developments.
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6. The City Engineer's office and the Community Development
Department shall use the development review process to ensure
that new or expanded development projects mitigate off -site
traffic impacts to the maximum extent feasible, coordinate
project phasing with the construction of on -site and off -site
circulation improvements which maintain the specific level of
service performance standard, provide adequate off - street
parking, and where feasible, provide secondary side street
access for projects located in the middle of a block adjacent
to a limited access arterial.
7. A program of traffic signal interconnection and
computerization shall be implemented by the City Engineer's
office and the Public Works Department to improve traffic
progression and the monitoring and maintenance of the City's
traffic signals.
S. The City Council shall adopt a transportation improvement fee
program which will enable circulation (roadway and bikeway)
improvements to be funded by new development and, in
conjunction with the City's capital improvement program, will
determine estimated dates for construction. A
phasing/ improvement plan shall be included that identifies
project specific improvement responsibilities and requires
fair share funding for cumulative circulation improvements.
Roadway and bikeway improvements which mitigate specific
project related impacts shall be constructed or funded by the
individual project applicant. Project applicants shall also
be required to participate in the fair share funding program.
The traffic forecasting model shall be used to evaluate
specific project impacts and shall serve as the traffic share
technical basis in establishing the transportation improvement
fee program.
9. The City shall continue to work toward the implementation of
improved transit services as a logical alternative to
automobile transportation.
10. The City Engineer's office and the Community Development
Department shall use the development review process to ensure
that proposed developments shall include bikeways and
equestrian trails in their street improvement plans consistent
with the Circulation Element Bikeway and Equestrian Trail
Network Plans.
11. The Community Development Department shall develop and the
City Council shall adopt a Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) ordinance to encourage new and existing employers to
participate in TDM programs.
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12. The Community Development Department shall develop a program
for implementing TDM strategies, including a list of projects
or activities which will be funded by transportation systems
management funds collected as mitigation for significant air
quality impacts.
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5.0 ROADWAY CIRCULATION PLAN
This section of the Circulation Element defines a roadway plan that
meets the requirements for safe and convenient movement at the
development intensity anticipated in the Land Use Element. It
includes a classification system that applies to all roadways that
serve the City, and identifies specific improvements that will be
required to implement this plan.
ROADWAY FACILITY DESIGNATIONS
The future roadway system in the Moorpark planning area is defined
using a classification system which describes a hierarchy of
facility types. The categories included in this classification
system differentiate the size, function and capacity for each type
of roadway. There are five basic categories in the hierarchy,
ranging from "freeway" with the highest capacity to "local
collector" with the lowest capacity. These five categories of
roadways can be summarized as follows:
• Freeway - A four- to ten -lane divided roadway with full
access control, grade separations at all intersections
and a typical right -of -way width in excess of 150 feet,
designed and maintained by the State Department of
Transportation.
• Six -Lane Arterial - A six -lane roadway with no on- street
parking, a typical right -of -way width of 110 -120 feet and
curb to curb pavement width of 90 -104 feet, and which may
have controlled access.
• Four -Lane Arterial - A four -lane roadway with a typical
right -of -way width of 80 -100 feet and a curb to curb
pavement width of 60 -80 feet, and which may have
controlled access and restricted parking.
• Rural Collector - A two- to four -lane roadway with a
typical right -of -way of 70 -90 feet and a curb to curb
pavement width of 54 -64 feet. An upgrade from two to
four lanes is to be determined as development occurs in
rural areas within the City sphere.
• Local Collector - A two -lane roadway with a typical
right -of -way width of 50 -70 feet and a curb to curb
pavement width of 36 -54 feet. Industrial areas would
require the wider dimension to allow for a center turn
lane and to provide more space for truck maneuvering. In
hillside areas, the minimum dimension may be allowed, but
graded shoulders are required and on- street parking is
prohibited in order to provide extra safety.
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Sic Ianc Arterial - A ax -Ianc roadway with no on- street
parlmg, a typical right -of -way width of 110 -170 feet and curb
to curb p.avcrncni width of 90.104 feet, and which may have
conirullcd access
Four -l.inc Artcn :il - A tour -Ianc roadway with a typical right -
of -way width of 80.100 feet and a curb to curb pavement width
of w-80 feet, and which may have controlled acoesa and
rmincial purling.
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of 5464 feet. Ati upgrade from two to four lanes is to be
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I . K.al C.,liccinr - A two -Ianc roadway with a typical right-of -way
w,Jth of 50.70 feet and a curb to curb pavement width of 36.54
feet industrial areas would require the wider dimension to
allow for a center turn lane and to provide more space for truck
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ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS
Table l
STANDARDS FOR ROADWAY LEVELS OF SERVICE'
LEVEL OF
SERVICE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
A Primarily free flow operations at average travel speeds usually about 90 percent
of free flow speed. Vehicles can maneuver unimpeded within the traffic
stream. Delay at signalized intersections is minimal.
B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70
percent of free flow speed. Ability to maneuver is only slightly restricted and
stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable
tension.
C Represents stable operations, however, ability to maneuver and change lanes
in midblock locations may be more restricted Longer queues and /or adverse
signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50
percent of free -flow speed. Drivers will experience some appreciable tension.
D Borders on a range in which small increases in flow may cause substantial
increases in approach delay, and hence, decreases in arterial speed. Causes
range from adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high
volumes, or any combination. For planning purposes, this Level of Service is
the lowest that is considered acceptable. Average travel speeds are about 40
percent of free -flow speed.
E Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one -
third of free -flow speed or lower, caused by adverse progression, high signal
density, extensive queuing at critical intersections, inappropriate signal timing,
or some combination.
F Characterized by arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one -third to one -
quarter of free flow speed. Congestion is likely at critical signalized
intersections, resulting in high approach delays. Adverse progression is
frequently a contributor to this condition.
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Moorpark Circulation Flemrnt Austin Fount As'%octates. hic.
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i Schematic cross- sections of each category of arterial roadway are
provided in Figure 1. Variation in right -of -way width and specific
road improvements will occur within each of the roadway
classifications, based on existing conditions and other factors.
In particular, the median width in six -lane and four -lane roadways
will vary according to the area being served and the available
right -of -way. Typically the median width for six -lane and four -
lane roadways should be raised as shown in Figure 1. Any of the
arterial classifications listed above may deviate from the
standards where physical constraints exist or where preservation of
community character dictates special treatment.
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LEVEL OF SERVICE
A roadway's ability to handle existing and future projected traffic
loads can be described in terms of level of service, or LOS. The
LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as outlined in
Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to
roadway capacity. The following table lists representative ADT
capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in
the Circulation Element.
These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic that
each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design
guidelines only. Level of service for the circulation system is
more precisely determined by examining peak hour intersection
volumes, and therefore the Circulation Element uses peak hour
volumes as a basis for determining appropriate capacity needs.
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Table 2
ADT CAPACITIES
ROADWAY RIGHT -
LEVEL OF SERVICE'
CLASSIFICATION
WID'T'H OF -WAY
C
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Six -Lane Arterial
90' -104' 110' - 120'
42,000
48,000
52,000
Four -Lane Arterial
60' -80' 80' -100'
26,000
29,000
32,000
Four-Lane Rural Collector
54' -64' 70'-90'
22,000
25,000
28,000
Two-Lane Local Collector
30' -54' 50' -70'
10,000
12,000
14,000
' Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service.
These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic that
each roadway type can carry and should be used as general design
guidelines only. Level of service for the circulation system is
more precisely determined by examining peak hour intersection
volumes, and therefore the Circulation Element uses peak hour
volumes as a basis for determining appropriate capacity needs.
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One of the policies included in this Element states that the City
will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a
system performance standard for traffic volumes on the roadway
system and as a basic design guideline for roadways in the City.
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
The goals and policies included in the Circulation Element
emphasize the need for a circulation system that is capable of
serving both existing and future residents while preserving
community values and character. The location, design, and
constituent modes of the circulation system have major impacts on
air quality, noise, community appearance, and other elements of the
environment.
The highway network designated in the Circulation Element is
illustrated in Figure 2, and indicates all of the designated
freeways, six -lane arterials, four -lane arterials, and rural
collectors. In addition, a selected number of designated local
collectors, which carry through traffic, are indicated on the map.
Any permanent closure to through traffic or relocation of the
designated arterials and collectors will require a General Plan
Amendment. Highway facilities are shown within the current City
limits as well as for the surrounding planning area that has been
defined for the General Plan Update.
Existing and potential future traffic signal locations within the i
City limits are also indicated on the highway network map, as are
existing and potential at -grade and grade separated railroad
crossing locations. Traffic signal warrants are satisfied for the
locations shown here based on current traffic projections. Traffic
signalization may be required at minor street and driveway
locations not shown on the Circulation Element highway network map.
A grade separated railroad crossing is shown only for the future
SR -118 bypass arterial crossing. Grade separation is not
considered feasible at the four existing railroad crossings
(Gabbert Road, Moorpark Avenue, Spring Road, and Los Angeles
Averiue) .
The roadway network in the Circulation Element indicates a number
of improvements with regard to the existing roadway system in the
Moorpark planning area. The following are the more important
improvements that will need to be implemented:
• Connection of the SR -118 and SR -23 freeways
with new interchanges at Collins Drive and
Princeton Avenue.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
GENFRAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
HIGHWAY NETWORK
May 13 1992
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• Provision of an east /west SR -118 arterial
bypass from the SR -23 /SR -118 connector to Los
Angeles Avenue west of Butter Creek Road,
without a connection to Walnut Canyon Road,
and recognition of a potential future SR -118
freeway extension west of the City limits.
• Provision of a north /south SR -23 arterial
bypass from the SR -23 /SR -118 connector to
Broadway Road.
• Extension of Spring Road north to the SR -23
arterial bypass.
• Provision of a local collector system to serve
circulation needs in the northwest portion of
the City. Local collectors added to the
existing circulation system include an
extension of Casey Road to Gabbert Road, "C"
Street between Grimes Canyon Road and the SR-
23 arterial bypass, and "D" Street between
Princeton Avenue and the SR -23 arterial
bypass.
• Provision of a roadway system to serve
circulation needs in the Carlsberg Specific
Plan (Moorpark Highlands) area in the
southeast portion of the City. Roadways added
to the existing circulation system include an
extension of Science Drive from New Los
Angeles Avenue to Tierra Rejada Road, and an
extension of Peach Hill Road to Science Drive.
• Provision of an eastern extension of Broadway
Road potentially connecting with Alamos Canyon
Road and the SR -118 freeway to serve
circulation needs of potential future
development in the portion of the planning
area northeast of the City limits.
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6.0 BIREFTAY PLAN
The bikeway network designated in the Circulation Element is
illustrated on Figure 3. Bikeways within the current City limits
as well as possible bikeway linkages in the surrounding
unincorporated area are shown on Figure 3. The bikeway system
within the City limits will consist of three types of facilities as
follows:
Class I Bikeway (Bike Path): This is a special type of
facility that is designed for exclusive use by
bicyclists. A bike path may be located adjacent to a
roadway though it is physically separated from vehicular
traffic by a barrier, grade separation or open space.
Cross flows by vehicles and pedestrians are allowed but
minimized. The minimum paved width for a two -way bike
path shall be 8 feet. The minimum paved width for a one-
way bike path shall be five feet. A minimum two -foot
wide graded area shall be provided adjacent to the
pavement.
Class II Bikeway (Bike Lane): A bike lane consists of a
paved area for preferential use of bicycles and is
located between the travel lane closest to the curb and
the curb. Pavement markings and signage indicate the
presence of a bike lane on the roadway. Per the Caltrans
Highway Design Manual, the Class II bike lane width is
four feet on a street without curbs and gutters with
parking off the pavement, five feet on curbed streets
with marked parking (bike lanes are located between the
parking area and the traffic lanes) and on curbed streets
where parking is prohibited, and 11 to 12 feet on curbed
streets with parking permitted, but without marked
parking areas.
Class III Bikeway (Bike Route): This type of bicycle
facility refers to a conventional street where bike
routes are indicated by sign only. There are no
specially paved bikeways and bicycle traffic shares the
roadway with motorized traffic. Only Class III
facilities which connect the Moorpark sphere with the
regional bikeway system are identified in the bikeway
network. Roadways which are not designated with a Class
II bikeway, but which serve as connections between Class
II facilities or the regional bikeway system should be
considered as Class III bikeways.
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FIGURE 3
CITY OF MOORPARK
GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
BIKEWAY ELEMENT
May 13. 1992
7.0 EQUESTRIAN FACILITY PLAN
The equestrian trail network designated in the Circulation Element
is illustrated on Figure 4. Equestrian trails within the current
City limits as well as possible equestrian trail linkages in the
surrounding unincorporated area are shown on Figure 4. Bicycle use
on equestrian trails is generally considered compatible; however,
not all trails may be appropriate for bicycle use due to sandy
soils or steep terrain. The designated development criteria for
the design of an equestrian facility is as follows:
• Trails can be unimproved paths.
• Trails shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width.
• Equestrian and hiking trails are compatible
uses and can be shared.
• Equestrian trails and hiking trails are
generally compatible with hike paths, although
a minimum width of 14 tt:.:.L may be determined
necessary for joint use.
• With Fire Department approval, trails shall be
developed along existing fire roads.
• Wherever possible, trails shall serve as
connectors to the region. The equestrian
trail map included as part of the Circulation
Element shall be used as a reference.
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799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Lillian E. Kellerman, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark,
California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing Resolution No. 92 -856 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on
the 7th day of AUGUST , 1992, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS MONTGOMERY, PEREZ, TALLEY, WOZNIAK AND
NOES: MAYOR LAWRASON
NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City
tPis 7th day of AUGUST 1992.
l;illian E. Kel erman
City Clerk
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