HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1992 0408 CC SPC ITEM 05AMOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development
DATE: March 31; 1992 (CC Meeting of 4 -8 -92)
SUBJECT: RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT MARCH 11, 1992, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING ON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE EXPANSION STUDY
BACKGROUND
At the City Council's meeting on March 11, 1992, the Council
provided comments to staff on draft Circulation Element exhibits
which included changing roadway names, revising roadway
classifications, revising bikeway classifications, etc. The
Council also requested that staff provide the Council with a
summary of changes to residential density range discussion in the
Draft Land Use Element from the workshops through February 26, and
give examples of non- profit organization facilities which could be
permitted under the proposed Public /Institutional land use
designation.
DISCUSSION
Following is a response to the information requests made by the
City Council at the March 11th meeting. In addition, staff has
included a discussion relating to remaining work tasks, unresolved
issues, implementation measures, and a meeting schedule /work
program for the General Plan Update and Sphere of Influence
Expansion Study. Also, specific plan development requirements are
addressed.
Circulation Element Exhibit Revisions:
Staff needs direction from the City Council regarding when changes
to the Draft Circulation Element exhibits should be brought back to
the Council. It is staff's intention to keep a list of all
recommended changes and then make one complete set of changes to be
brought back to the City Council prior to final action. Staff has
not yet completed a study regarding the feasibility of six travel
lanes for Los Angeles Avenue west of Gabbert Road.
PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR.
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Counalmember Councilmember
Printed On Recycled Paper
The Honorable City Council
March 31, 1992
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Land Use Element Residential Density Discussion:
In response to the City Council's request at the March 11th
meeting, following is a summary of the changes made to residential
density range discussion in the land use element drafts:
1. January 14, 1991
At the 6th Workshop on January 14, 1991, the City Council and
Planning Commission reviewed a draft Land Use Element. Pages 20
and 21 of that draft contained discussion of residential density
ranges (Attachment 1). The minutes from that meeting indicate that
the Council concurred with staff's recommendation that it was more
appropriate to show that the maximum density permitted is the low
range. The mid and high range would then be allowed based on
provision of amenities such as affordable housing. The Council
also determined that page 20 should be modified to provide rounded
numbers on low side: 1.0 -1.9, 2.0 - 2.9, 3.0 - 4.9, etc.
2. October 1991
Draft Land Use Element circulated for public review.
Residential Density Ranges discussion in that draft is
attached (Attachment 2).
3. January 1992
In response to comments received from the City Attorney in
October 1991, staff modified the Residential Density Ranges
discussion in the draft Land Use Element. The Council was
provided a copy of a revised draft Land Use Element with the
staff report for the January 22 public hearing. An excerpt
from the January draft regarding Residential Density Ranges is
included as Attachment 3.
4. February 7, 1992
In response to comments received from the City Attorney on
February 5, 1992, staff revised the Draft Land Use Element and
transmitted this revised draft to the City Council on February
7. This revised draft included modifications to the
Residential Density discussion (Attachment 4).
5. February 26, 1992
The Council received a revised draft Land Use Element dated
February 26, 1992. However, no further modifications to the
Residential Density discussion have been made since the
February 7 draft. The February 26 draft is attached for your
convenience as Attachment 5.
The Honorable City Council
March 31, 1992
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Public /Institutional:
Currently, page 24 of the Draft Land Use Element describes the
Public /Institutional designation as follows:
This designation identifies public facilities, including:
government buildings, libraries, fire stations, non-
profit organization buildings, and community service
centers but excludes jail facilities. .
What constitutes a "non- profit organization building" is not
specifically defined in the Land Use Element. It is staff's
opinion that not including a specific definition allows future City
Council's more flexibility in determining allowed uses. A separate
issue regarding permit requirements for churches was raised at the
March 11th and March 18th meetings. Permit processing requirements
for churches and religious facilities could be revised at the time
that the Zoning Code is amended to bring about consistency with
Land Use Element changes. For example, a planned development
permit could be required instead of a conditional use permit for
new facilities; and churches could be allowed with a Zoning
Clearance in existing commercial and industrial buildings if
specific criteria are met such as adequate parking is available no
,
church /school use will occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to I
p.m. on weekdays, etc.
Work Tasks Issues and Im lementation Measures:
During the public hearing process, questions have been raised by
the public, staff, and the Council which require resolution. In
addition, there are numerous work tasks that must be completed
prior to final Council action on the General Plan Update, and
numerous implementation measures which must be added to the current
list of implementation measures in the Draft Land Use and
Circulation Elements. Staff has begun assembling an extensive list
of work tasks, issues, and implementation measures which we intend
to provide to the Council for the next meeting on the General Plan
Update (tentatively scheduled for April 22, 1992).
Meeting Schedule /Work Program:
Staff also intends to provide the Council a draft meeting
schedule /work program at your next General Plan Update meeting
(tentatively scheduled for April 22, 1992). The intent of the
meeting schedule /work program will be to identify work to be
accomplished at subsequent meetings to complete the update to the
Land Use and Circulation Elements.
The Honorable City Council
March 31, 1992
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Specific Plan Development Requirements:
If time permits at the April 8, 1992 meeting, staff is recommending
that the Council discuss specific plan development requirements
which are currently included in Section 5.2 and Appendix A of the
Draft Land Use Element. Some specific plan issues are as follows:
1. Should clustering of residential units be addressed similar to
current City Land Use Element policy which was established by
City Resolution No. 86 -318, adopted June 1986?
2. Staff had recommended in the staff report for the February 26
meeting that the Council consider adding additional language
under the Public Services /Infrastructure heading for each of
the Specific Plans' descriptions similar to the following:
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. Land for schools
shall be reserved according to the acreage
designated on the Land Use Plan unless
otherwise determined by the City Council at
the time of specific plan preparation.
3. The Council may also want to consider adding a Parks
discussion section for each of the Specific Plans'
descriptions similar to the following:
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.
The current park land estimates are based on a population
projection, and the actual number of residential units
approved in conjunction with a subdivision map may require
more or less land than is currently identified.
5. The Council may want to consider adding language regarding the
need for buffer separations between urban and non -urban areas,
existing development and new development, etc. For example,
comments were received during the public hearing process from
several Moorpark residents that undeveloped buffer areas
should be provided between existing and proposed new
development to protect the character and privacy of existing
neighborhoods.
The Honorable
March 31, 1992
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Attachments:
Attachment
1:
Excerpt
from
1/14/91 Draft Land Use Element
Attachment
2:
Excerpt
from
10/1991 Draft Land Use Element
Attachment
3:
Excerpt
from
1/22/91 Draft Land Use Element
Attachment
4:
Excerpt
from
2/7/91 Draft Land Use Element
Attachment
5:
Draft Land Use Element dated 2 -26 -92
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5.0 LAND USE PLAN ASSUMPTIONS /DESIGNATIONS '
5.1 LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
j. 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. Ile
t following section describes the intent of each of the land use categories identified for the
city's entire planning area and shown on Exhibits 1 and 2.
Residential Density Ranges
Each of the residential land use classifications indicates an allowable range of development
density. Except for special circumstances, the maximum allowable development density
. permitted within residential land use categories
identified in Table 2 below, g the averag or m_d -rye density as
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Table 2
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Residential Designation Densitv RnnoP _
L Low Density
ML Medium Low Density
M Medium Density
H High Density'
VH Very High Density
1.1 -2 DU /Acre
2.1 -3 DU /Acre
3.1 -5 DU /Acre
5.1 -10 DU /Acre
10.1 -20 DU /Acre
Represents average density for each residential category
1.6 DU /Acre
2.6 DU /Acre
4.0 DU /Acre
7.0 DU /Acre
15.0 DU /Acre
Density bonuses to allow development of residential densities above the average densi are
• considered when a project provides amenities consistent with state law such as: ty
• Encourage affordable rental housing targeted for very low and low income
households;
�= Encourage affordable ownership housing targeted for low and median income
f. households;
Provide specialized designs in affordable housin g to meet the needs of senior
).:. citizens and the handicapped; and,
• Encourage amenities of community -«ode value.
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The r. -pes of public amenities provided by a project should va-n, N%ith the size and location
of the project and with the specific community needs at the tirnl- of development. Examples
of community -wide amenities include, but are not limited to:
Park and recreational facilinI improvements, subs:artially in excess of Quimby
requirements; or,
Offsite public improvements including, but not limited to, the cultural center,
the historical street park, historical preservation, substantial street
improvements, fire stations, school facilities, bridges, or flood control
improvements in excess of those required for the project.
Generally, a density bonus may be awarded to allow residential development which exceeds
the average density range up to the maximum density range of each residential category.
Where exceptional public amenities and /or affordable housing is provided by a project, a
density bonus may be granted which exceeds the maximum density range of the residential
land use category. In these instances a conditional general plan amendment or conditional
specific plan amendment is also required.
Density bonuses which exceed the maximum density range for a particular land use category
shall be permitted for High and Very High Density residential land use categories only. The
resulting intensity of land use and size of buildings must be similar to that which would be
expected in a family- oriented development in the High and Very High Density residential
land use categories.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
RL - Rural Low Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 -acre minimum)
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.
RH - Rural Hiih Residential (1 dwelling unit per 1 -acre minimum)
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 (1.1 - 2 dwelling units per acre)
This resignation is intended for residential development characterized by either single family
horr:_s on half acre lots or larger, or by clustered single family homes which are responsible
to ti:° natural terrain and minim :ze grading requirements.
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The types of public amenities provided by a project should vary with the size and location
of the project and with the specific community needs at the time of development. !Examples
of community -wide amenities include, but are not limited to:
Park and recreational facility improvements, substantially in excess of City
Municipal Code requirements; or,
Offsite public improvements including, but not limited to, a cultural center,
an historical street park, historical preservation, substantial street
improvements, fire stations, school facilities, bridges, or flood control
improvements in excess of those required for the project.
Generally, a density bonus may be awarded to allow residential development which exceeds
the target density up to the average density of each residential category. Where exceptional
public amenities and /or affordable housing is provided by a project, a density bonus may
be granted to allow development which exceeds the average density up to the maximum
density allowed for a particular category.
im LAND USE CATEGORIES
RL - Rural Low Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 -acre minimum)
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.
RH - Rural High Residential (1 dwelling unit per 1 -acre minimum)
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 - 1.9 dwelling units per acre)
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 responsible
to the natural terrain and minimize grading requirements.
ML - Medium Low Density Residential (2.0 - 2.9 dwelling units per acre)
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.
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5.0 LAND USE PLAN ASSUNIPTIONS /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 Ranges
Residential density ranges are provided for five of the seven residential land use categories
as shown in Table 2 below. Each of the residential land use classifications indicates an
allowable range of development density. Except for special circumstances, the maximum
allowable development density permitted within residential land use categories is the target
density as identified in Table 2 below.
Table 2
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Residential Designation Density Range Target Density-
-
L -
Low Density
1.0 -1.9 DU /Acre
1.0 DU /Acre
ML
Medium Low Density
2.0 -2.9 DU /Acre
2.0 DU /Acre
M
Medium Density
3.0-4.9 DU /Acre
3.0 DU /Acre
H
High Density
5.0 -9.9 DU /Acre
5.0 DU /Acre
VH
Very High Density
10.0 -20 DU /Acre
10.0 DU /Acre
* Maximum allowable development density under normal circumstances
Density bonuses to allow development of residential densities above the target density are
considered when a project provides amenities consistent with state law such as:
Encourage affordable rental housing targeted for very low and lower income
households;
Encourage affordable ownership housing targeted for very low, lower, and
median income households;
Provide specialized designs in affordable housing to meet the needs of senior
citizens and the handicapped; and,
Encourage amenities of community-wide value.
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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 LanAtise
Element designates the amount, location, distribution density, and
intensity of each land use proposed. The fcllowing 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 Ranges
Residential density ranges are provided for five of the seven
residential land use categories as shown in Table 2 below. Each of
the residential land use classifications indicates an allowable
range of development density. Emeept— €ems- speeial ei-=eufastanees,
The maximum allowable development density permitted within
residential land use categories is the target density as identified
'in Table 2 below. A density increase over the "other�rise maximum
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{target; residential den51 y may =be ,requested: oa ussistent 3tii the
State.:DeristV >Bonus .Lasr<: 15ection °65915. et sea. of the .California
Table 2
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Residential Designation
Density
Range Target Density*
L
Low Density
1.0 -1.9
DU /Acre
1.0
DU /Acre
ML
Medium Low Density
2.0 -2.9
DU /Acre
2 -0
DU /Acre
M
Medium Density
3.0 -4.9
DU /Acre
3.0
DU /Acre
H
High Density
5.0 -9.9
DU /Acre
5.0
DU /Acre
VH
Very High Density
10.0 -20
DU /Acre
10.0
DU /Acre
Maximum allowable develoument
density ander
fierma}
e e••-~ t n es unless a
density
increase Fis
requested
consistent with
state Density Bvnus L ........
ew development
the
target density }i are
eTresident-ial
densities
abeve
eensistent-
eensidered
-wit-h state law
when
suer -as:
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amenities
Q-a-f e rdab Je rental heusing targeted
a-n e:e � ^^ eem
n.-oy ae—SPee4aiziL -d rd
=B n eu-ra e—a me -nitieS of
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LAND USE CATEGORIES
RL - Rural Low Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5-acre minimum)
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..
RH - Rural Hi h Residential (1 dwelling unit per 1 -acre minimum)
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 - 1.9 dwelling units per acre)
This designation is intended for residential development character -_
ized by either single family homes on half acre lots or larger, or
by clustered single family homes which are responsible to the
natural terrain and minimize grading requirements.
ML - Medium Low Density Residential (2.0 - 2.9 dwelling units per
acre)
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.
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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 Ranges•
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Table'. 2:
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE : DESIGNATIONS
_.._._... ........ _ ... _ . ... _ __ ...... ....... _.. _ _ . _.... . .
Residential "Designation A. Maximum, Density* B. Density Limit*
RL
Rural Low
1 . 0 DU /5 Acres`
RH
Rural:.High
`1.0 DU /Acre':
L
Low :
1.0: DU /Acre ,
ML
:Medium Low
2.Q;'DU /Acre
M
Medium
3 . 0 ;:DU /Acre
H
High
5.O`'DU /Acre
VH
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10 0 DUTAcre
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Maximum development density unie
......
consistent with
State Density.
Code...
** K
^ No density bonus
:::& I result n_I
1.25 DU /5 Acres_
1.25 DU /Acre
1.9 DU /Acre
2'9 DU /Acre
49.DU /Acre
9.9 DU /Acre
20 DU/Acre'"
isity bonus is approved
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Generally, a de i_f_����e awarded to °llew residential
deye e`Rmen t—;„ h ie h e m e eed s the target ver a-ge
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CITY OF MOORPARK GENERAL PLAN
DRAFT LAND USE ELEMENT
Prepared for:
CITY OF MOORPARK
Prepared by:
PBR
18012 Sky Park Circle
Irvine, California 92714
REVISED FEARUARY 25, 199.2.
ATTACHMENT. 5
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Council
Mayor Paul W. Lawrason, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem John E. Wozniak
Council Member Scott Montgomery
Council Member Bernardo Perez
Council Member Roy Talley, Jr.
Former Council Member Eloise Brown
Former Council Member Clinton Harper
Planning Commission
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
Craig Malin, Assistant Planner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statutory Requirements
1.2 Overview
2.0
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 Existing Land Use (City Area)
2.2 Existing Land Use (Unincorporated Area)
3.0
COMMUNITY ISSUES
4.0
GOALS AND POLICIES
5.0
LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS /DESIGNATIONS
5.1 Land Use Classifications
5.2 Specific Plan Designation
6.0
LAND USE PLAN STATISTICAL SUMMARY
7.0
IMPLEMENTATION
APPENDIX A
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Follows
Exhibit No. Title Page No.
1 Valley Floor
2 Downtown and Town Center
3 Land Use Plan (City Area)
4 Planning Area Land Use Plan (Unincorporated Area)*
5 Visual Horizon Lines
General Plan /Zoning Compatibility Matrix
* All exhibits are located in the back of this document
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LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Title
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 REQUIREMENTS
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.
The valley floor area is illustrated in Exhibit 1.
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Moorpark's town center is concentrated along Moorpark Avenue, north
of High Street and consists of community uses such as city office
-r- 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.
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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 opportuni-
ties, 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 is summarized
in Table 1.
Table 1
City of Moorpark LAND USE INVENTORY
December 13, 1989
Approximate
Percent of
Land Uses
Acres
Total Acres
Low Density Residential
1,700
21.3
High Density Residential
144
2.0
Commercial
54
.6
Office
12
.1
_. Industrial
349
4.4
Public /Quasi Public
297
4.0
Park
52
.6
Agriculture
45
.7
Vacant*
4,934
62.2
Right -of -Way
329
4.1
TOTAL
7,920
100.0
*Note: The vacant land use category includes approxi-
mately 858 acres which are approved for devel-
opment, but have not necessarily been con-
structed.
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
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
1 State Department of Finance, 1990 Population and Housing estimates.
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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 six 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.
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.
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2.2 EXISTING LAND USE (UNINCORPORATED AREA)
Outside of the city limits, within the city's overall planning
area, land uses are primarily rural in nature and include agricul-
ture, 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.
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.
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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 Mix
Moorpark is characterized as primarily a bedroom 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 some 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.
Coordinated development with Southern Pacific Railroad
Company.
Rehabilitation /protection of existing residential
neighborhood and historical elements in the downtown.
Undergrounding of public utility lines.
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:
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Appropriate development standards for steeply sloping
hillsides and visually prominent horizon lines.
Developing a stricter ordinance which provides 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 infra-
structure 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 frag-
mented 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 Transporta-
tion Plan.
Coordinating future updates and revisions of the Countywide
Planning Program components with the Updated Moorpark Land Use
Plan.
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4.0 LAND USE GOALS AND 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
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.
opportunities 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 documenta-
tion, 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:
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GROWTH AND POPULATION
Goal 1: Attain a balanced city growth pattern which
includes a full mix 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 modified 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: The ate and but rear -e# new development and
redevelopment shall be coordinated so that net
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Policy 1.5: A comprehensive planning approach for undeveloped
areas of the community shall be followed, to
prevent disjointed, incremental expansion of
development.
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 3: Provide a variety of housing types and opportuni-
ties 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.
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Policy 3.2: Residential projects shall include variation of
residential
product types, lot sizes, and designs <<
GOAL 4: Promote upgrading and maintenance of existing
housing.
Policy 4.1: The residential character of identifiable neigh-
borhoods shall be maintained by requiring alt
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n�edevelopment to have compatible architectural
design,
landscape color and
materials, building setbacks, and building heights.
Policy 4. Existing neighborhoods shall be protected and
preserved in order to maintain their character and
Policy 4.: The City shall avoid displacement of conforming
residential uses.
GOAL 5: Develop new residential housing which is compatible
with the character of existing individual
neighborhoods and minimizes land use
incompatibility.
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 neigh-
borhoods shall be compatible with the scale and
character of the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy 5.3:ndcap a-n�cr naxxal v:getat�ai' <`' areas
shall be provided around aril within residential
projects to minimize land use conflicts and privacy
impacts.
SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
GOAL 6: Encourage the use of Specific Plans in the
undeveloped areas of the community.
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Policy 6.1: Specific Plans shall be utilized as an effeetive a
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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 con-
straints of each individual Specific Plan area.
Policy 6.2: The ultimate land uses, design guidelines, develop-
ment standards, infrastructure and phasing require-
ments 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.
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. Areas within the
City's proposed 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, insti-
tutional (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).
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ways in order to consolidate centers zd provide
pedestrian links to adjacent residential .areas.
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GOAL 8: Provide for new commercial development which is
compatible with surrounding land uses.
Policy 8.1:
Policy 8.2:
Policy 8.3:
New commercial uses shall be compatible scale
and character with all adjacent ':: uses.
Commercial development shall incorporate design
features such as walls, landscaping and setbacks,
and include height and lighting restrictions so as
to minimize adverse impacts - adjacent uses afid
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ties shall be located so as to minimize impacts to
adjacent uses.
GOAL 9: Promote the revitalization of the downtown
commercial core :: Moorpark Avenue area,
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Policy 9.1: The visual character of the downtown commercial
visual
corel a] be strengthened in order to attract a
variety "*"O'f 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 i'a3 be promoted.
Policy 9.4: A comprehensive plan for the downtown commercial
core, 0 promote new commercial infill areas,
park or recreational opportunities, public parking,
and a potential multimodal transportation center.
Policy 9.5: The civic center remain in the downtown area
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to encourage the revitalization of downtown.
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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.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 10: Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are
located and designed in a compatible manner with
surrounding land uses.
Policy 10.1: New industrial development should be located adja-
cent 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 adjacent us;;
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Policy 10.3:
Policy 10.4:
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Industrial se shall be well maintained to enhance
the visual characteristics of the area.
Industries
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air and water pollution control goals and standards
should be encouraged to locate within the City.
AGRICULTURE
GOAL 11:
Policy 11.1:
Identify and encourage the preservation of viable
agricultural resources in the City and its Area of
Interest.
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Policy 11.2: When new residential development is adjacent to
existing agricultural uses, a 200 -foot minimum
width setback shall be provided to minimize com-
patibility conflicts. sueh as these resulting few
pestlelde and fertilizer applieatiens
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Policy 11.3: Agricultural uses in buffer areas between Moorpark
and adjacent communities shall be encouracred,'...."-"":��:'.'.".'.:.-
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PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL 12: Ensure that a full range of public facilities and
services are provided to meet the needs of the
community.
Policy 12.1 Development shall be permitted only when adequate
public facilities and services are available or
be provided
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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
with the County of Ventura
and other appropriate . . ..... a'gencies in the siting of any
future landfill
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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,
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that adequate passive/ active parkland is provided
in conjunction with future infill, redevelopment,
and new development projects.
Policy Where feasible, shared use programs between public
and private service and facility providers shall be
encouraged.
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contribute its fair share of the cost of providing
adequate public services and facilities.
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.
PRESERVATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GOAL 14: Establish land uses and development intensities
which are compatible with scenic and natural
resources and which uncu'u environmental
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, ant€ with, and
complement the natural features o`the land.
Policy 14.3: New development shall., not c ontribute to or cause
hazardous conditions tf i5t >Cc.
Policy Y 14.4. The « g�mentr::
area adjacent to the
Arroyo Simi floodway shall be preserved and
enhanced as an important natural and scenic feature
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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
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areas e prof eed aidresrved .
GOAL 15:
Maintain a high quality environment that con-
tributes 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).
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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: Any pregesed hasardeus— waste - faoi 1 i ty shall
meat Plan siting eriteria.
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1 eti im lement reuse reduction and
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Policy 15.7: Efficient /effective siting, operation and mainte-
nance 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 withoutltr... signifi-
cant adverse environmental......... p , be
prohibited.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
GOAL 16: Enhance and maintain the suburban /rural identity of
the community.
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Policy 17.6: Enhanced landscaping shall be used around resi-
dential, 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.
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 mini-
mized through use of landscaping, materials, and
colors that blend with the environment.
GOAL 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 pre-
serve, as appropriate, a historic theme reflective
of the community's origins.
(see 17.10) €er sgeeial treatment areas sum — the --
dewntevffi aL-ea
Policy 18.3: The established redevelopment authority shall be
used to i 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.
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Policy 18.: Development in the downtown area should incorporate
the careful use of compatible or similar construc-
tion materials and architectural style, so as not
to detract from the integrity of historical
features.
Policy 18.: Creative programs for resolving the parking
problems of commercial uses on High Street and
Moorpark Avenue shall be encouraged.
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 usages
Residential density - ranges are - previded fer five of the sever
resides ial lakduse- eat 'egerles -as shown in Table 2 belew. rd"
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 indieates- an- allewable
range - efdevel epment density. Emeept f -s pee is l e i
The maximum allewable develepment density permitted iilthift
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LAND USE CATEGORIES
RL - Rural Low Residential (1 dwelling unit per 5 -acre minimum)
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.
RH - Rural High Residential (1 dwelling unit per 1 -acre minimum)
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 1.9 dwelling units per acre)
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 responsible
to the natural terrain and minimize grading requirements.
ML - Medium Low Density Residential (2.0 --2.9 dwelling units per
acre)
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 (3.0 --49 dwelling units per acre)
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 signifi-
cant portion of the residential acreage in the city and usually
occupies areas of generally level topography.
H - High Density Residential (5.0 --9.9 dwelling units per acre)
This designation is intended for a wide range of residential
development types including attached and detached single family
units at the lower end of the density range and multiple family
attached units at the higher end of the density range. Areas
develeped under r # 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 (10.0 --20 dwelling units per
acre)
This designation is intended foi
characterized at the lower end of the
family attached units and at the upper
apartment and condominium buildings.
category utilize innovative site
recreational amenities and be located
community facilities, business center:
residential development
density range by multiple
end of the density range by
It is intended that this
planning, provide onsite
in close proximity to major
and major arterials.
SP - Specific Plan
This designation allows for the preparation of a specific plan as
described in detail in
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C -1 - Neighborhood Commercial (.25 FAR)2
This designation includes neighborhood shopping centers (approxi-
mately 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 Commercial (.25 FAR)
This designation provides for commercial 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.
This designatien has been established
whleh a —... the- dewntewn
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the
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of
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I -1 — Light Industrial (.38 FAR)
2 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the maximum percentage of buildable area defined by the ratio of gross
floor area (not including parking structures) within a structure to the total project site.
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I -2 - Medium Industrial (.38 FAR)
This designation is intended to provide
uses including light manufacturing, pr
other non - hazardous industrial uses<
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AG1 - Agriculture 1 (1 dwelling unit per 10 -40 acre minimum)
This designation applies to viable agriculture uses located near
urban growth areas of the city.
AG2 - Agriculture 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.
OS1 - 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 other 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.
OS2 - Open 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 public utility facilities.
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PUB - Public /Institutional
°- This designation identifies public facilities, including:
governmentbuldings, libraries, fire stations, Az?
raniatio buildings, and community service centers but excludes
y..... ...... .............::........
fail facilities.
FLDWY - Floodwa
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 -Wav
This designation identifies the existing 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 e-ity staff- i ; 3 ::; ± 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
goals and policies shall be applicable to designated specific plan
areas. The actual acreages and locations of development which
occur within each specific plan will be based on the evaluation
criteria hc;:: d nc �? will consider in determining
whether a plan is appropriate for tie area concerned.
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Based upon the city's implementation of the Land Use Element Goals
and Policies, specific plan areas containing significant con -
straints 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 thi
proposed land use mix of
the city's planning area
the city limits and three
specific plan areas ha-
landform and circulation
document identify the location and the
each of the eight specific plan areas in
(five in the unincorporated area outside
within the existing city limits). These
re been delineated based on ownership,
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.
Planning Area Within City Limits
As noted in the Land Use Plan, three specific plan areas have been
designated within the undeveloped areas of the existing City of
Moorpark limits (specific plan numbers 1 -3). These specific plans
have been designated to address comprehensively a variety of land
use issues including topography, viewshed and circulation. Each
specific plan area includes 25 percent of the total acreage for
open space.
appileant. Land uses fer speeifie plan number 1 have been slight-d:y
pereent apen- spaee -fe?- all spee 7 f; e plans The land uses proposed
within specific plan 3 include ... residential uses at an ever l-
# tt density age-ef 0 2 'c t? dwelling unit.& per acre. Fer
greseesidential acre- €er thie- epeeifie plan_ is assumed. - As noted
earlier, residential densities exceeding the mid ran
.........................
could be granted at the discretion of the Moorpark City
Council for projects that are consistent with the Density
Bonus aw::;:: r : ;::« tz a :a C 3t e s ears -ides ed in Seeti
Specific Plan 1
Specific Plan 1 consists of 285 acres
the western section of the city, north
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
westernmost portion of the specific
specific plan area is characterized by
currently used for grazing purposes.
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under one owner, located in
of Poindexter Avenue and the
Gabbert Road crosses the
plan area. Generally, the
rolling hillsides which are
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Opportunities and Constraints
�-
iic flan area dere�men issues to be addressed
during specific pl""a"" n 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 develop-
ment /review of this specific plan. Consistent with city policy,
grading is on slopes greater than 20 percent
and development `_1seet r- .- ,- < �:.:. ....:.. p - _,__ ��cs�� in areas where potential
hazards cannot be fully mitigate a.:...:..:`.t:`t.;`:.;:.
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 ensile
4t preservation, habitat enhancement:': or replacement.
Archaeology - The pe ^�site ";;:` will be evaluated
to determine whether archaeological resources occur ens to
....................
txu: ,.:,az�;r nd their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the a a
will 1 be provided
through service extensions from existing transmission lines in the
surrounding area.
Circulation - The
r ....... . ..... . »:. »:;., >: aria circulation network
will require consideration or..topographical constraints, viewshed
issues, fi the adjacent Southern Pacific railroad tracks;: a-nd
shall provide protection for the conceptual alignment of the future
SR -118 freeway corridor a: and The prejcct shall ensure that roadway
rights -of -way are protected for the planned roadway upgrades,
improvements, and additions as identified in the city's updated
circulation plan.
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Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 1
Land Use Mix
Total Acres 285 acres
Total Dwelling Units 831 dwelling units
Rural High 13 dwelling units
Low Density 116 dwelling units
Medium Density 372 dwelling units
High Density 330 dwelling units
General Commercial 3 acres
Park 13 acres
Open Space 71 acres
OVERLAY DESIGNATION
Agriculture 1
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
.................... ;
she ;:'::: ?<<> °`;< is characterized as a gently sloping
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plateau with prominent hillsides in the northern section
s�� is currently vacant and used for seasonal grazing.
Opportunities and Constraints
site pianning p aroma dm issues will be
addressed during specific plan preparation and subsequent review,
and include:
To o ra h - Existing steep hillsides ensile
p a require a complete evaluation of steep:sIo'e's unstable
so1,s and other potential P
p geotechnical constraints of the prejeet
area during the development /review of this specific plan.
Consistent with city policy, grading is on
slopes greater than 20 percent and development aged
ad 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.
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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
ewe preservation, mat enhancement's: or replacement.
Archaeology The 'es':1sr$e will be evaluated
to determine whether . archaeological resources occur e�� tnr?a
-Vie: »;:tee <`':`:',> > >:, >:.;:::::::<:;::> < >;:<: >; :........ _...
a,_....a,an__;a� and their potential significance.
Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the prejeet site will be provided
through service extensions from existing transmission lines in the
surrounding area.
Circulation iejeepxa circulation network
will require consideration for topography;viewshed, and for its
integration with both the conceptual future freeway alignments for
SR -118 and SR -23, and the future Broadway extension. The prrejeet
`p' shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are protected
for the "planned roadway upgrades, improvements and additions as
identified in the city's wed circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 2
Land Use Mix
Total Acres
445
acres
Total Dwelling Units
712
dwelling
units
Rural High
2
dwelling
units
Low Density
220
dwelling
units
Medium Density
490
dwelling
units
Neighborhood Commercial
6
acres
Public /Institutional
acres
rarx 5 acres
School 9 acres
ees— (peblie— uses —sireh as libraries, fire
.- si s et . ) 3 aeree
Open Space 190 acres
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OVERLAY DESIGNATION
Open Space 1i
Rural Low
Specific Plan 3
Specific Plan 3 consists of 273 acres under one owner, located in
the easternmost section of the city, north of the SR -23 freeway and
east of Moorpark College. Generally, the site laa$
is vacant open space, characterized by rolling and steep hillsides
and some flat terrain adjacent to the SR -23 freeway and in the
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northern portions of the ej--te
Opportunities and Constraints
Site planning gin edere mf; issues will be
..n.
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 diseeuraged
fra.td on slopes.:: greater than 20 percent and development
' pY 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 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
emote preservation, habitat enhancement': or replacement.
Archaeology he e jeet s±':.
9Y - P --��� will be evaluated
to determine whether archaeological resources occur �s�e a
e.u'ers�.:,p1a,.ae and their potential significance.
Pte']
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Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, sewer, gas and electric
service to the prejeet site wi ll be provided
through service extensions from existing transmission lines in the
surrounding area.
Circulation - The peeesaea circulation network
will require consideration for its `relationship to topographical
constraints, viewshed issues, :_:and its relationship to the SR -23
freeway. The peg eet e3 shall ensure that roadway
right -of -ways are protected for the planned roadway upgrades,
improvements and additions as identified in the city's updated
circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 3
Land Use Mix
Total Acres 273 acres
Total dwelling units 181 dwelling units
Open Space 68 acres
Schools 20 acres
Parks 4 acres
Public /Institutional to be determined
by Specific Plan
OVERLAY DESIGNATION
Open Space 2
Planning Area Outside City Limits
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A standard range and mix of land uses has been developed for each
specific plan area designation outside of the city limits (specific
plan numbers 4 -8). An overall residential density range 1m- of
dwelling units per acre applies to each specific pYari area
except`'-where prime or statewide agricultural lands have been
identified within the specific plan: area. .: These:. agricultural :lands
remain shall be desisted Qen Saee` ..2 done
dwelling unit per 40 acres., consistent with ..... the Ventura .. County
General Plan agricultural designation. ,
mom- ra -e€- one - dwelling unit per gees s reside awe
feL- eaeh speelfle —p' ass-timed. At the discretion of the
Moorpark City Council, dens t ;` j '`;? ; exceedin the
m�e maximum could be grantedeg}e -t g
iaeluslen
of of
heusing- fer !ewer
his=
erdable
ineeme heuse
abeve
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25 pereent o f the
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and
Each specific plan area includes a minimum 25 percent open space
requirement, a 20 -acre school site and park acreage based on a
standard of five acres per 1,000 population. Actual school acreage
provided with each specific plan area may vary based on school
district review and needs at the time of project review. A three -
acre neighborhood commercial center has also been included in the
specific plan numbers 7 and B. Populations projected for specific
plans 4, 5 and 6 do not justify individual neighborhood commercial
requirements; therefore, a three -acre site is proposed in Specific
Plan 6, to serve these three planning areas. A description of the
existing land uses, potential planning issues (opportunities and
constraints), and the proposed land use mix for each specific plan
area in the unincorporated planning area is provided below.
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Specific Plan 4
Specific Plan 4 consists of 700 acres under combined ownership,
located southwest of the city limits, west of the Moorpark Home
Acres community and south of the Southern Pacific railroad tracks.
The topography of this specific plan area varies from flat terrain
adjacent to the Arroyo Las Posas (an extension of the Arroyo Simi),
to steeply sloping hillsides. The majority of the flatter areas of
the sr "::f<' a < >aea are currentl occupied
P } > } » » »:: » »:: >:::« » » » >: > >: Y P by
agricultural uses.
Opportunities and Constraints
planning Site :;:_ :::;;: :n issues to be addressed
during specific- plan—.- preparation and subsequent review will
include:
Topography - Potential geotechnical constraints associated with the
hillside areas of development will be evaluated during the
development /review of this specific plan. Consistent with city
policy, grading is sd on slopes greater than 20
percent and development a€1 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.
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 easitz
preservation, habitat enhancement t or replacement.
Archaeology - The prejeet site s:`;1 € „€ will be evaluated
to determine whether archaeological resources occur ensite
... Arda and their potential significance .
Agriculture - This specific plan will address the viability and
maintenance of "Prime” and "Statewide Significance" farmlands
which occur onsite.
Public Services f 3 - Water, as and electric service to
g
the project specific pYan area will be provided through 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.
Circulation - The prey eet specific plan area circulation network
shall provide consideration for its relationship to hillside areas,
the Arroyo Las Posas, the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, and
shall provide protection for the future SR -118 freeway right -of-
way.
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..............................
Floodway - Because the Arroyo Las Posas bisects the site p
ac, appropriate flood control measures shall be considered
.. ...............................
in the development and review of this specific plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 4
Land Use Mix
in Specific Plan
Specific Plan 5
Specific Plan 5 consists of 390 acres under combined ownership
located immediately west of the city limits, north of the Arroyo
Simi, an south of Los Angeles Avenue. This specific plan area
terrain consists of flatlands currently occupied by agricultural
uses.
Opportunities and Constraints
Site cc issues to be addressed
during specific plan preparation and subsequent review will
include:
Topography - Geotechnical constraints to development are
anticipated to be minimal given the flat terrain of this specific
plan.
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.
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 owe
a s preservation, ,at enhancement' or replacement.
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........ A-- will be evaluated
Archaeology - The prejeet site '8"*"*"* ....
..0
to determine whether archaeological i6al resour"c'es ensite
......... . ...
..... .....
-n
t 1 'Tan-%�-A-, A
:::*:':::""""""""""' and their potential significance.
....................
Agriculture - This specific plan will address the viability and
maintenance of "Prime" and "Statewide Significance" farmlands which
occur onsite. Urban development onsite is anticipated to be
concentrated in the areas immediately adjacent to existing
surrounding urban.... uses. , , Transitional land uses and buffer areas
(minimum 200
will need to be provided fer areas
................... .
between a ricultui'
al and .r
...... :.e:sl d ential uses ..
Public Services..�..-.�.i..�.hii* Water, gas and electricity service
to the project .: specific peci . Lfic pian area will be provided through onsite
improvements and service extensions from transmission lines in the
surrounding area. Sewer service is not currently available and
would need to be provided for all urban uses.
Circulation - The prejeet jai. circulation network
shall provide consideration for its .... ... . to and integration
........... ...
with the existing arterials located within the site
r'e* A
- - and the adjacent Southern Pacific railroad
.... tracks The
shall ensure that roadway right-of-ways are
protected ... for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and
additions as identified in the city's updated circulation plan.
Floodway - Due to the proximity
Simi, appropriate flood control
development and review of this
Proposed Land Uses
of this specific plan to the Arroyo
measures shall be considered in the
specific plan.
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 5
Land Use Mix
Total acres 390 acres
Total dwelling units 269 dwelling units
(0 2 du/aere at 1 du/aere mid range maximum)
Agriculture To be determined
Open Space 98 acres
Schools 20 acres
Parks 5 acres
Public/Institutional To be determined
in Specific Plan
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Specific Plan 6
Specific Plan 6 consists of 815 acres under combined ownership
located west of the city limits, immediately north of Los Angeles
Avenue and east of Grimes Canyon Road. The site ``e'> >>ar
.
terrain varies from rolling hillsides to flatter areas on this
valley floor. The majority of this specific plan area is currently
occupied by agricultural uses.
Opportunities and Constraints
Site ”' r- '" -' "7 ......... plate area der�lt ent issues to be addressed
during specific plan preparation and subsequent review will
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
specific plan. Consistent with city policy, grading is d_lseeer�aged
;:; :::.:::::::::....
sed on slopes greater than 20 percent and development
�rr:.ri :.............:: is .::.: . Y:.... ... __ .....
eked Qt 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
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. The preservation of any resources
determined to be significant shall be encouraged through wee
preservation, habitat enhancement; or replacement.
Archaeology - The prejeet site 1<aa will be eval
to j determine whether archaeological resources occur ensite y�T
t�Elr;r..?sxz >>x, »::'
:.ovral..I., p1n,;re and their potential significance.
Agriculture - This specific plan shall address the viability and
maintenance of "Prime" and "Statewide Significance" farmlands which
occur eri> e.:.,<: >:: >:: >::;
site
<:::,:::::;:<
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....... * ... .. ..... ..... -Water and electricity services are
0. --mme :uxd
Public Services: .... ry
.................................
currently provi""d"*'*e"*"'d"*""*"*""'w"*:*"'hin portions of this specific plan area.
Sewer service is not currently available and would need to be
provided for all urban uses. Gas services will be extended from
surrounding transmission facilities.
Circulation - The c�'#> >aa circulation network f .
.........................
.. .......... ......
will require consideration f6r*i ......... the adjacent Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks, and for the conceptual alignment and protection of
right-of-way for the future SR-118 freeway corridor.
Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 6
Land Use Mix
Total acres 815 acres
Total dwelling units 351 dwelling units
.1 ..........
.(.0 2 du/aere at 1 du/acre !�id range maximum ..
.............................
r .... 0
and 40 aere
f o r .. ..v....ia b
l e agricu 1 tur al land )
Neighbor hb` Commercial 3 acres
Agriculture 322 acres
(Statewide and prime agricultural land)
Open Space 123 acres
Schools 20 acres
Parks 7 acres
Public/Institutional To be determined
in Specific Plan
Specific Plan 7
Specific Plan 7 consists of 2,190 acres under combined ownership,
located north of the city limits, west of Happy Camp Regional Park.
Walnut Canyon Road and Grimes Canyon Road run north-south and
Broadway extends east-west through the specific plan area. The
e Car is generally characterized by rolling hills with some
sit
prominent ridgelines and steep terrain. Existing uses onsite
include agricultural uses, grazing lands, and vacant land.
Opportunities and Constraints
issues to be addressed
"
C'
Site planning 9 '
during specifi.'.'..'."plan ...-a ..... preparation'` and subsequent review will
include:
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Topography - An evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils,
potentially active faults, and other geotechnical constraints
within the hillsides areas of development will be conducted during
the development/ review of this specific plan. Consistent with city
. ........... t ..... ..... .
Ve
policy, grading is dise uraged on slopes greater than 20
P and +- )k ;j -.I.--
developmen dise 'Jad' in i where
areas
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 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. The preservation of any resources
determined to be significant shall be encouraged through ensite
00. .."At Preservation, habitat enhancemento'', or replacement.
.............. .
.......... .
Archaeology - The prejeet site d ........... will be evaluated
............
to ... determine whether archaeological resources occur ensite
... ........ ......
Ap
th. e, and their potential significance.
Agriculture This specific plan shall address the viability and
maintenance of "Prime" and "Statewide Significance" farmlands which
occur on specific plan area.
Mineral Resources - The specific plan shall evaluate the potential
for maintaining significant mineral resource deposits for mineral
extraction purposes, and encourage compatible land uses in
proximity to mineral resource extraction areas.
i:], ..
Public Water and electricity services are
currently provided within portions of this specific plan area.
Sewer service is not currently available and would need to be
provided for all urban uses. Gas services will be extended from
surrounding transmission facilities.
Circulation - The prejeet
circulation network
shall provide consideration for topography", viewshed, and its
relationship to and integration with the existing arterials located
. ....
within the site . ....
The project shall ensure that
roadway right-of-ways a , re p ... ro .... t ... ected for the planned roadway
upgrades, improvements and additions as identified in the city's
updated circulation plan.
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Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 7
Land Use Mix
Total acres 2,372 acres
Total dwelling units 1,316 dwelling: units
:( aere -awl: du /.acre maximum c"
„ a << n"z and 4-0 aere ........
>t':> : ;<:`for` viable a ricu
.::.::::: g ltural land)
Neighborhood Commercial
Agriculture
(Statewide and prime
Open Space
Schools
Parks
Public /Institutional
Specific Plan 8
agricultural land)
3 acres
590 acres
445 acres
20 acres
22 acres
To be determined
in Specific Plan
Specific Plan 8 consists of approximately 4,500 acres, under one
owner, 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
Site planning
issues to be addressed
during specific plan .preparation and s .. review will
include:
Topography - Existing steep hillsides owe ?
:._
plan area require a complete evaluation of steep slopes, unstable
soils, and other potential geotechnical constraints of the prejeet
Ian area during the development /review of this specific plan.
Consistent with city policy, grading is d �'s BEW on
slopes greater than 20 percent and development
P.r ..b fe 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.
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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 and review. The preservation of any
resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through
ensite hA preservation, mat enhancement or replacement.
Archaeology The eieet site ` " >q ""'.- a ? Aa will be
9Y P » »::: >:: »: }:P; .....:....:: »:: » >:: >::: » »: evaluated
to determine whether archaeolo ica resources occur ��
::�.: ::.:........
g,.. },. .....................
.......................
.::ei t er l? ' :1a ;a ` d and their potential significance.
Agriculture - This specific plan will address the viability and
maintenance of the limited "Prime" and "Statewide Significance"
farmlands which occur owe
`'..,:;;:<:
t.i�in.....th.•e....�lart
Circulation - The prejeet
s 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.
�qj. .<.:
Y
The pee3 shall ensure that roadway right -of -wa s
are protected"lor the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and
additions as identified in the city's updated circulation plan.
Proposed Land Uses
The following land use table indicates the proposed land use mix
for this specific plan.
Specific Plan 8
Land Use Mix
Total acres 4,500 acres
Total dwelling units 3,221 dwelling units
( mod., }.....l... du/acre ... Sege maximum
aere €d[c `<e +st and 40 - �reiaa
€<e t`for viable
.................. agricultural land)
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Neighborhood Commercial 3 acres
Agriculture 136 acres
(Statewide and prime agricultural land)
Open Space 1,091 acres
Schools 20 acres
Parks 60 acres
Public /Institutional To be determined
in Specific Plan
6.0 LAND USE PLAN STATISTICAL SUMMARY
The following table (Land Use Plan - Statistical Summary, Table 3)
summarizes the approximate acreages 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 ).
Generally dwelling: unit ::es.timatesare based on an awe
:.
of the densityihau €occur for each
reside }::.}:>::::::::>::<>:> <::;::;::: >:::.:;
residential land use classification b s:er::: >: �r�::. "." Pt A:f
€ens [ y lac u p ? -vea. Tne actual number of dwelling nits
g
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.).
Using the estimates below, the land use— designat=ens weald alle,�
I-er- a combined total of up to 19,680 dwelling units t-e be
constructed in the overall planning area. Based on the bounty's
2.74 population per dwelling unit factor for year 2010, the
resulting buildout population for the Moorpark planning area would
be approximately 53,923 persons. 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 capabili-
ties of relevant infrastructure systems (i.e., sewer, water,
police, fire, etc.) associated with the land use designation
proposed as a part of this update process.
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
15 ac 9 ac
Table 3
(.25 FAR)
LAND USE
PLAN — STATISTICAL
SUMMARY
GENERAL COMMERCIAL
189 ac -
City
Unincorporated Total Planning
Land Use Designation
Area
Area Area Combined
RL
RURAL LOW
1,668 ac 332 du
-- 154 du* 560 du
(1 du/minimum 5 acres)
RH
RURAL HIGH
453 ac 453 du
5,399 ac 5,399 du 5,852 du
(1 du/minimum acre)
L
LOW DENSITY
343 ac 547 du
-- -- 547 du
(1.1 -2 du/acre)
MI,
MEDIUM LOW DENSITY
568 ac 1,457 du
-- -- 1,457 du
(2.1 -3 du/acre)
M
MEDIUM DENSITY
1,387 ac 5,547 du
-- -- 5,547 du
(3.1 -5 du/acre)
H
HIGH DENSITY
436 ac 3,062 du
-- -- 3,062 du
(5.1 -10 du/acre)
VH
VERY HIGH DENSITY
180 ac 2,729 du
-- -- 2,729 du
(10.1 -20 du/acre)
SP
SPECIFIC PLAN **
-- --
-- --
TOTAL DWELLING UNITS 14,127 du 5,553 du 19,680 du
(At Buildout)
TOTAL POPULATION * ** 38,587 15,336 53,923
(At Buildout)
C -1
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
15 ac 9 ac
24 ac
(.25 FAR)
C -2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL
189 ac -
189 ac
(.25 FAR)
C -I
COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL
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
10 ac -
10 ac
(1 du/10 -40 acres)
AG2
AGRICULTURE 2
- 1,298 ac
1,298 ac
(1 du/40 acres)
OS1
OPEN SPACE 1
40 ac 166 ac
206 ac
(1 du/10 -40 acres)
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Total Planning
Land Use Desi nation Area Area
Area Combined
OS2 OPEN SPACE 2 1,111 ac 4,423 ac
5,534 ac
(1 du/40 acres)
S SCHOOL 386 ac 100 ac
486 ac
P PARK 219 ac 395 ac
614 ac
U UTILITIES 47 ac
47 ac
PUB PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL 10 ac * * **
10 ac
FRWY FREEWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY 297 ac --
297 ac
R/W
TOTAL CITY AREA ACRES (Approximate)
7,920 acres
TOTAL UNINCORPORATED AREA ACRES (Approximate)
11,790 acres
TOTAL PLANNING AREA COMBINED
19,710 acres
* Includes dwelling units within Open Space and Agriculture designated areas.
** Specific plan uses are distributed by land use classification within the
matrix.
* ** Based on 2.74 persons per dwelling unit.
*' ** Public /Institutional acreages within the overall planning area will be determined through
implementation of specific plans.
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7.0 IMPLEMENTATION
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.
in addlAien to the estabiished in the general p=an itse ;
ether j=mplementa-tie measures -a -e derived frem the - • t
and pellee peirfers granted by state la 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 aid to a to utilize environmental and
design review procedures when considering development proposals...
3mplementatiee measures derived fremthe —ems eel atepewe-r-s-
e sta the construction of streets water, and sewer
facilities; art;;;;;;a;;.r 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. Cis. the Land Use Ma-p shall be used to promote a
balanced city growth pattern i "land use compatibility, mainte-
nance of the city's suburban /rural character, revitalization
of the downtown area, preservation of important natural
features and overall intensity and density of land use
decreasing away from the valley floor.
2. Implement provisions of, review and as necessary
the other elements of the city's general pYanrincluding the
following:
Update Open Space Element to ensure consistency of open
space policies and designations with the Land Use
Element.
Update Noise Element to reflect the city's planned
circulation system a-nd as identified in the updated
Circulation Element.
Update Safety Element to reflect potential hazard areas
in relation to proposed land uses as identified in the
updated Land Use p}-an e.
i
ens eutlined In the updated Land use Element
eens-isteat xWith state law
3. Consider preparation of additional elements of the general
plan (such as Community Design, Economic Development, Public
Services, Air Quality) in order to encourage further implemen-
tation of provisions contained within the Land Use Element.
4. The eity shall re ___aally and update the eity's zeni
5. The eitj shall Utilize the State Subdivision Map Act to
regulate the design and improvement of subdivisions within the
city.
6. The — e-ity —shall 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 acquisi-
tion, 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.
10. Utilize land acquisition methods in order to acquire land
designated for public use and for public purposes such as
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11. Utilize prefereat assessments sueh -mss conservation, open
space and scenic easements as a means of conserving open space
in accordance with the Land Use Plan Map 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, }?'p;? solid waste
management, and transportation issues.
13. The -city c— all Base all official regulatory land use and
development control decisions on consistency with the Genera_
Plan Land Use Element. Periodic review of all implementation
measures shall be made in order to ensure consistency with the
General Plan Land Use Map .
14. The- elty shall 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 wed
geneval plan Land Use and Circulation Elements.
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17. Utilize specific plans in the undeveloped areas of the
eemmunity t t as a tool for the systematic implementation of
the GeneralPlan 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. :° ee fie plan -preeess shall be Utilized a :::
p to ensure that adequate buffering 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 agricultural land.
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 st
oraez
core.
revitalization o
23. Coordinate with other public agencies and adopt
plans for sewer, water, utility, flood control
services.
are
commercial
updated master
and solid waste
24. Coordinate with other public agencies to minimize public
service /infrastructure costs and to maintain adequate levels
of service.
26. Utilize the city's mature tree ordinance in order to implement
preservation guidelines for mature oaks and other mature
trees.
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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.
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APPENDIX A
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
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 charac-
teristics and describing residential
areas, commercial areas, recreation
areas, open space areas, agricultural
areas, community facilities l
pu a. shrl�: ># and any other
proposed uses consistent' with the stan-
dard range and mix of land uses assigned
to each Specific Plan Area.
The actual acreages 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, acreages, 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 r: draft specific plan, the Geffiffiunit-y
Develepment Department <t1 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:
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 develepffiefit
gax� a
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. feet ear Vegetation
5. meet en Wildlife
6. Aesthetics (including community design and scenic areas)
7. Historic /cultural areas (including those of
archaeological /paleontological importance)
8. Grading
D. Ecc
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5.
>nomic considerations
E€eet en Tax base
feet en Employment
Demographic effects
Effeet en Community
Market need
facilities and services
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