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'r' Ferrce w lhbll ' •u•• j � � Curbface or � — �- - Saewalk Edge T�� TnN VNdtli 70_T l y 'O Z� I.O��2'� Trai1 Witlfh 10' Mi� _ Maintenance Set6ack 6' Zone-VNdm Vanes Generat Riding and Hiking Trail Riding and Hiking Trail Next to Roadway .� � * � �' �.+ V •I :� � � !r •y' � • �� '� . : +��}�� • �� `\� _� .. �_..2'_(_ Trai1 Witl1�10' ,jI Trad N54th 10' �� t—�r , �_ 1 i Opereuon and Opentlon aM � Maintenance _ I MaiMenanae Zone-Widlh - —1— Zone-YNtllh "a"e$ Watercourse Channei �&�� Pedestrians and Bicyclists Equestrians Traii Adjacent to Watercourse Channel Figure CM-4 Trail Standards �Y�-�-�; -. _. �.�-,��: Ox�rrGE GEt�� Pr�rr CI4=27 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) � _ ,�; CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY To increase the number of people using non-vehicular means of transportation, the City will encourage putting in place a safe network of crosswalks, grade separations, and walkways to ensure the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. Where appropriate, traffic calming devices and methods such as median landscaping and provision of bike or transjt lanes should be used to slow traffic, improve roadway capacity, and address potential safety issues. The City will continue to work towards improving the overall condition, appearance, and safety of both medians and sidewalks in Orange. Bikeways Orange's relativefy mild climate permits bicyde riding year-round, and the growing popularity of bicycling has drawn enthusiasts onto the streets and bike trails throughout the City. The plan' for � recreational trails and bikeways (Figure CM-3) shows the planned system of � bikeways within the City. The Orange -�.;•�` � Bikeway Master Plan has established three _ ' : ,' °y �� n`""=°�� . �„ r. �" � . ; j '}' � dasses of bicycle routes that adhere to : �, �� , �� . California Department of Transportation ,,�"� �k,� b.,�� ,�.. � � �' � �� t � (Caltrans)standards -�.'`�� '��' �'."� � �T:, � 4 '-�� ` � � � �� . +�� ■ Class I Off-road bike paths are located on vacated rail lines,water corridors,or areas otherwise separated from streets. ■ Class II On-road bike lanes are located along arterial roadways that are delineated by painted stripes and other features. ■ Class III On-road bike routes share use with motor vehicle traffic.They provide a route that is signed but not striped. Cross-sections for each type of route are shown in Figure CM-5. As shown in Figure CM-3, several future bike routes are planned within Orange, including the following high-priority projects: ■ Completing Class I bike routes along Santiago Creek and the Tustin Branch Trail ■ Establishing�lass II bike lanes, including: o An east/west corridor on Walnut Avenue from the western City limits to Santiago Boulevard � o North/south corridors on Main Street from Taft Street to Palm Street, on Batavia Street from Chapman Avenue to La Veta Avenue, and on Parker Street from La Veta Avenue to the City limits ■ Establishing Class III routes along Almond Street, Feldner Street,and Bedford Street �.:�:�;LL . ,... _.. ��.: OxArrGE GEr�x� Pr�rr CM-2H GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �^^_-- a-��,�_ ;.�r CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY O�lv+�9 �! � �� 7-�aS`,��ig+. i'�' � -- -.v �...+'��.�a . *�'��.��<'��---- LEVEL � B�"12�B�KEPATH , �EMyEL CLASS I - BIKE PATH: OFF-ROAD NOTE: 1. BIKE PATHS CLOSER THAN 5'FROM THE EDGE OF PAVEMENT SHALL INCLUDE A BARRIER. PARKING STALIS OR 6"SOLID WHITE OPTIONAL 4'SOLID STRIPE STRIPE(SEE NOTE 1) �' � ��_�� _ _ � _ PARK�N� 5i- M�N'► MOTOR VEHICLE IANES 5'MI �N. pARK� �NG i BIKE BIKE STRIPED PARKING �E u�Ne 6"SOLID NMITE VERTICAL CURB ��, �STRIPE -.�s � = ROLlEO CURB �._� 12'MIN.(SEE NOTE 2) MOTOR VEHICLE LANES � 11'MIN.(SEE NOTE 2) PARKING PERMITTED WITHOUT PARKING STRIPE OR STALL 6'SOLID WHITE STRIPE ' I ROLLED CURB ,��, —�j, ��i -;�'7 '• ,... �� . 12'MIN.(SEE NOTE 2) MOTOR VEHICLE IANES � 11'MIN.(SEE NOTE 2) � NOTES: 3'MIN. 1. THE OPTIONAL SOLIO WHITE STRIPE MAY BE �► ADVISABIE WHERE STALLSARE UNNECESSARY /C� � (BECAUSE PARKMIG IS IIGHn 8UT THERE IS �1' �`\ / = 5'MIN. CONCERNTHATMOTORISTSMAYMISCONSTRUE k;��'�7 �--% THE BIKE IANE TO BE ATRAFFIC LANE . ___� 2. 13'IS RECOMMENOED WHERE THERE IS SUB= STANTIAL PARKING OR TURNOVER OF PARKED CARS IS HIGH(E.G.COMMERCUILAREAS) 4'-5'MIN. MOTOR VEHICLE 4'-5'MIN. � � BIKE LANE LANES BIKE LANE�' MOST CURBS ARE 2'REQUIRING 5'MIN.BIKE IANES. PARKING PROHIBITED CLASS II - BIKE LANE: ON ROAD Figure CM-5 Bikeway Standards ;-�� _. _ ,:..-�. , �._.,_ �� ___ � O�rrGE GErrEx�z P�rr CM-29 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �_�, CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY The City has recently completed a paved bike trail along Santiago Creek from Tustin Street to the western City limit that continues on to Main Place Mall and the Discovery Science Center as well as two additional segments to the bike trail, which will extend the Santiago Creek Trail from Tustin Street to Grijalva Park, and also connect Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek to Collins Avenue along the City-owned portion of the Tustin Branch Trail right-of-way between Walnut and Collins Avenues. The Santiago Creek trail is planned to extend through and beyond the City, connecting the regional Santa Ana River Trail to Santiago Oaks Regional Park and wilderness areas east of Orange.The City will continue to work towards designing a comprehensive bike trail system that is highly accessible and safe for those who wish to use it. The City has proposed Class I I and III routes along many north-south and east-west arterials,all of which connect to pedestrian trails and Class I routes. The City responds to the need to provide safe and efficient bike travel by making every effort to provide bikeways separate from the roadway. When bicyclists must share the road with automobiles, the �ity will work to improve overall safety. Currently,only one bicycle parking facility is located in Orange,at the OTC(Metrolink station). The City will work to provide greater bike amenities including delineated bike lanes and clear signage along bike trails.The City will also install bicycle racks and safe storage facilities at parking areas for City facilities,as appropriate,and will require privately developed projects to incorporate on-site bicycle facilities in accordance with the City's Zoning Code(Title�7 of the Orange Municipal Code). Parking Facilities Although parking is often considered a separate issue from vehicle circulation, it is important to address on-street parking because it has a direct effect on roadway capacity. In order to facilitate improved traffic flow along Orange's major arterials, the City generally plans to permit on-street parking only on streets classified as Primary or Secondary Arterials or Collector Streets. Off-street parking deficiencies can reduce business activity, and can cause vehicles to re-circulate on public streets, which - � increases traffi'c volumes and congestion ,.. ' �. '� by reducing capacity for through traffic. � - The City's Zoning Code includes parking S �_ �€'� requirements to ensure that an adequate � number of spaces are provided on-site for most uses. The Code also establishes , �: minimum stall dimensions consistent _�- ' with current standards for other jurisdictions. These regulations apply to all new develaptr�ents,and may be applied to current uses that are modified or expanded. Particular concern has been expressed within the community regarding current and expected future parking shortages in Old Towne. Figure CM-6 identifies the location of existing public parking lots in Old Towne. Most Old Towne parking lots have a maximum time limit of three hours, with or without a permit. However, some parking lots, such as the OTC parking located off Chapman Avenue, have no time limit. .._._� . � :.- _- -�-=��a�,: �� -��;�, ,.._4., O�xGE GErrE�. Pzarr �-3Q GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) ___ --��; __,u CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY T ' T ' t1'Sl'CAAiOF[ \\f � E14F.RAI.PLAN s s � �, � �: u � � - a '- '^ z 'E' S �Y J LL u L i r — I u `�-` U / � � 11 PA!hi-\\E E pql nt,11 E F- . J. `,,. � j-� !' y� Vi a z = ` � a o � z = � � �" � - � W � tJ � -� V T tL 7 I � 'L v rm ' 1� �1�Pl[,�VE f M.-1P�F AVE � � � � . r :,, � � � V l rn r- C .u O � . ,,. v> � y 2 � w� :i c L c � �• � Q O � ..� - 7_ � `� � � � Lp�777-� W � < 7_ � L'LLL///J m Z �n I —T.L/J `' f �"�•,, ! :PLAZA�` W CH:iP��1AN,�1�E kQUAR�� E C!i>1PA-11�AVf �\__ � i^ u�' � �^ � v' �r p" �. .. W :n � :� � . . N % . -! . � i1 '.'�., �.1 � � C � � �. / ,. d _ � z � -f � � i u, V - - �= . u, Z � . U � iJ . v. . ' 'n . �I . � v, l't.\LMOfv)\VE �LA�Otill:�\'[ . . ... r- �,. . . � - ti � a v; i u-� L� � = % E LI',15NIN(�70�\:1V1 O %, � t�. _. �� r� . . � s � v� ll F'ALAi1R\A\'E f P 1l��11 R-1:l1 C � 11'K(Lll ��'E "' '� " '" Z - p � v�'i� .0 r`�� ` y j �,�n�tiis�ra a� a ;e � � z ,n z u.� _ v v s J w �: r LEGEND uaeTM ��F�� No Time Limit � o ,ao 2ao a�o :,so � Time Limit *Note:Possession of City issued parking permit enables holder to exceed specified time limit Figare�CM-6 Public Parking Lots in Old Towne Orange �.�-.��-�_�_. ,� __�_ �=�:: OxArrGE GErrExAz PzArr CM-31 cPA 2oio-000i �s/io/io) `� `� M CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY Orange will continue to provide sufficient parking to meet community demands. In Old Towne, the City will study the benefits of creating a parking district and the feasibility of developing underutilized parking lots surrounding The Plaza as public parking facilities. The City may encourage the use of shared parking, consolidated parking facilities, and underground parking or parking structures to provide additional off-street parking to meet future demands in areas throughout the City with higher concentrations of commercial uses. Circulation System Aesthetics The City has determined that it is necessary and desirable to improve certain roadways and their rights-of-way to enhance the experience for all users of these corridors. Major commercial corridors have been designated within the Urban Design Element to be improved with pedestrian-scale enhancements. Enhancements could include street trees, sidewalk improvements, lighting, bus shelters, and crosswalks. These improvements not only offer a more aesthetically-pleasing experience for all users in these corridors, they also may offer increased safety and security. Streetscape improvements offer safety and security to both motorists and non-motorists through increased visual cues, better visibility, and increased activity. Many streetscape enhancements provide not only a comfortable environment for the pedestrian and bicyclist, but also offer drivers visual cues that a non-motorist could be expected in an area. Improvements such as striping, bus shelters,, and pedestrian-scaled signage guide the non- motorist towards areas that are most appropriate for their use. These same cues help the motorist to see where the presence of pedestrians and bicyclists is most likely to occur. For example, a well-marked crosswalk guides the pedestrian towards the location in the right-of- way most appropriate for crossing, while also alerting the motorist to slow down and look out for pedestrian traffic. Visibility offered by pedestrian-scaled lighting benefits non-motorists and motorists alike. Pedestrians and bicyclists are better able to see their way, which increases their feelings of security. Improvements that create a sense of security for pedestrians encourage increased use and activity. This increased activity, in turn, leads to a greater feeling of safety. The City has acknowledged the importance of improving the experience of users on many of its major commercial corridors. CIRCULATION & MOBILITY IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies, and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, capital improvements, and ongoing collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific implementation measures for this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. -�.,�::��-: .�.� _ ��:-,��= ...:_n ...,� Oxz�rrGE GErrExAr, P�rr �-32 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) � � �� -, , MS,, , _ _ � , ', ��-�: .� �- �� _-'�- ,_ � �� ,� �� , --�,-� �;_�-�, INTRODUCTION AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Orange benefits from and relies upon its natural resources, which include a variety of landforms that provide the setting for the City, as well as the open spaces and parks that define many of the community's neighborhoods. These amenities provide visual relief from the intensity of urban areas. Open spaces offer areas for passive and ` active recreation, and for horticulture.They provide habitat for plant and animal life. Used as parks,they - .�,��>�.,_ - house facilities for recreational and civic activities _ that are accessed by residents and visitors of all ages. Striking a balance between the built environment and Orange's natural resources is vital to the long-term sustainability of the community. Such sustainability requires_that growth occur in a responsible manner that allows natural resources to be preserved and enhanced for future generations. Orange's Visron for �he Ft�ture is described in the General Plan Introduction. The Vision recognizes that the City's quality of life will be judged by how well we connect with our surroundings. therefore, this Elemen# focuses on how Orange can maintain and create specia( p(aces that bring us together, and how the City can reinforce connections between open spaces and.the community, so that all of our residents and visitors can share and enjoy the outdoors and .other activities. The Vtsion includes the following objectives related to � Orange's natural resources ■ Define neighbarhaQds through the use of open space areas and a trail system that provides a source o# aesthetic beauty and recreationaf opportunities. These open space areas support a healthy and active community. ■ Gpntinue to pr�tect our critical watersheds,such as.5antiago Creek,and other significant- natural ai�d open space resources. ■ Strive to build a comprehensive system of parks, open space, equestrian areas, scenic resources, and undeveloped natural areas, as well as a fulf array of recreational, educational,and cultural offerings s�ch as sports,entertainm,�nt areas,and play facilities. ■ Develop a connec�ed multi-modal network far traveling from one end of town to the other that provides the option for residents from di.fferent neighborhoods to access parks, open spaces, and scenic areas by vehicle, transit, foot, bicycle or, where appropriate,by horse, The natural resources, open space, and parks and recreational facilities described throughout this Element are key physical components that are essential to the quality of life in Orange. ...,- <�. _ . . .�: ,�.-.,� — . ,,,�. O�rrGE G�rrE�z Pr�sr NR-1 NATURAL RE SOURCE S �� : -- These facilities provide a variety of benefits. For example, open space provides recreational areas and wilderness areas. Urban parks provide relief and offer a soothing contrast to office, commercial, and residential areas. They provide for both active and passive recreational activities, and are key contributors to neighborhood identity and interaction. Trails and bicycle paths offer non-motorized alternatives for getting around the City. In addition, modern day recreational and visual connections to the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek are reminders of our Native American and agricultural heritage. Orange's General Plan combines two state-required General Plan elements-Open Space and Conservation - into a single Natural Resources Element. In addition to meeting other open space and conservation requirements,the Natural Resources Element also provides guidance regarding strategies for reducing urban runoff, maintaining water quality, preserving air quality and combating climate change within the City. Purpose of the Natural Resources Element The Natural Resources Element satisfies State requirements for the Open Space and Conservation Elements as stated in the Government Code Section 653oz(d) and Section 653o�(e). The goals and policie.s regarding nature conservation must adhere to the under(ying intent of the Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP). The Natural Resources Element also includes an optional Parks and Recreation Element, under provisions of General Plan law, which includes designation of parks and recreation facilities to meet the requirements of the state's Quimby Act imposed on cities and counties. The Quimby Act aflows the City to collect exactions, in the form of impact fees, conservation easements, or park improvement fees from developers by demonstrating a close relationship between the park demands of a project and the need for additional parkland or recreational facilities. The purpose of the Natural Resources Element is to establish programs and policies for: (�) preservation and use of open space; (z) renewable and non-renewable nature conservation; and, (3) parks and recreation. The scope of the Natural Resources Element spans areas of land and water used for open-space uses such as: ■ preservation of renewable and non-renewable natural resources; ■ managed production of resources,such as energy and groundwater supply; ■ outdoor recreation; and ■ trail-oriented recreational use. Scope and Content of the Natural Resources Element The Natural Resources Element contains goals and policies that reflect the community's intent to preserve and efficiently operate programs associated with open spaces, natural resources,and recreational spaces.The Element is divided into three sections: (�) Introduction (z) Issues,Goals, and Policies (3) Natural Resource Plans The Issues, Goals, and Policies section identifies community open space, resource management, and recreational needs. This section also identifies goals and policies related to various natural resource issues. Goals are broad statements that reflect the City's desires and guide the City regarding these issues. The policies provide directions for preserving open ;�-.� ��r�� •��-•-s= - - - - -- - ORarrGE GErrE�z P�N NR-2 � � NATURAL RESOURCES space, improving parks and recreation, and conserving natural resources. Implementation measures designed to promote achievement of goals and policies are provided in an Appendix to the General Plan. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements Successful achievement of the goals and policies within the Natural Resources Element depends, in part, upon their consistency with those of the other Elements in the General Plan. The Natural Resources Element most closely relates to the Land Use, Circulation & Mobility, Housing, Public Safety,and Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation Elements. The Land Use Element identifies desired future uses for all lands within the City. Such uses include parks, recreational facilities, and public and privately owned open spaces to meet the needs of existing and future generations. The goals and policies of the Land Use Element assign location, intensity of use, and unit densities to properties that influence the contents of the Natural Resources Element. In addition,the Land Use Element provides for Transfer of Development Rights strategies that may increase the availability of future open space resources described in the Natural Resources Element. The goals and policies of the Circulation & Mobility Element identify, and ensure access to, open spaces and recreational areas requiring access. The Circulation & Mobility Element assigns the location of streets and trail systems for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians in open spaces. The Public Safety Element provides goals and policies addressing public health and safet ' t�#ae Cit�,��cluding open space lands such as parks,trails, lakes,and wildland areas. Pub 3tli�issues include natural and man-made hazards in open space.The Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation Element is a companion element to the Natural Resources Element, and provides policies and programs related to conservation of historic and cultural resources within Orange's planning area. ISSUES � GOALS AND POLICIES _ ,� The goals, policies, and implementation programs of the Natural Resources Element address seven issues: (�) preserving and expanding open space resources; (z) protecting air, water, energy, and land resources; (3) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to effects of climate change; (4) preserving significant ecological, biological, and mineral resources; (5) providing and expanding recreational facilities and programs; (6) creating a comprehensive trails network;and(7)preserving visual and aesthetic resources. Open Space Resources Open space areas are important biological, aesthetic, and recreational resources. They become increasingly valuable as the City develops and the landscape becomes more urbanized. Open spaces create buffers to development and provide_both wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. �-�°— _ ��_��:-� O�rrGE GErrE� Pzz�rr NR-3 NATURAL RESOURCES ��` � _ ._�.'._,�:�; GOAL�.o: Provide recreational use, scenic enjoyment, and the protection of natural resources and features in open space areas. Policy�.i: Conserve open space through various public-private funding mechanisms and � management strategies including, but not limited to, conservation easements. _. °��``•.. Policy i.z: Actively seek out new public open space opportunities through land recycling. Policy�.3: Promote development of additional open spaces and access points adjacent to waterways and planned trails. Air, Water, and Energy Resources Orange lies within the heart of north-central Orange County, where the best qualities of Southern California living continue to attract new residents every year. Clean water and air, carefully managed land resources, and an efficient circulation network are critical elements of a healthy, sustainable City and watersheds. Orange will maintain and protect these resources through a range of ineasures to protect public health and quality of life. GOAL z.o: Protect air,water,and energy resources from pollution and overuse. Policy z.�: Cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other regional agencies to implement and enforce r,�gional air quality management plans. Policy z.z: Support alternative transportation modes, alternative technologies, and bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods to reduce emissions related to vehicular travel. Policy z.3: Reduce the amount of water used for landscaping through the use of native and drought-tolerant plants, proper soil preparation, and efficient irrigation systems as parks and other City facilities are built or renovated. Policy z.4: Encourage the production, distribution, and use of recycled and reclaimed water for landscaping projects, while maintaining urban runoff water quality objectives. Policy z.5: Continue to work toward local and regional waste-reduction and diversion/ recycling goals and promote public education programs. Policy z.6: Encourage sustainable building and site designs for new construction and renovation projects. Policy z.7: Coordinate with energy suppliers to ensure adequate energy supplies to meet community needs, and to promote energy conservation and public education programs for that purpose. Policy z.8: Encourage development that incorporates pedesfrian- and transit-oriented design and landscape elements. Policy z.9: Promote City operations as a model for energy efficiency and green building. Policy z.�o: Work toward replacing existing City vehicles with ultra low or zero emission vehicles. At a minimum, new City vehicles shall be law emission vehicles as '� . �Y -3�'�� O�rrGE GErrE�rr� P�rr NR-4 ,-.-�.�:,�;:� �:�, _ ._._ . - NATURAL RESOURCES defined by the California Air Resources Board, except if certain vehicle types are not available in the marketplace. Public safety vehicles are exempted from this requirement. Policy z.��: Protect the ecological integrity and overall health of Orange's watersheds. Policy z.�z: Cooperate with water supply agencies to protect the quantity and quality of local groundwater supplies. Policy z.�3: Control surface runoff water discharges into the stormwater conveyance system to comply with the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Permit and other regional permits issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. Policy z.�4: Reduce pollutant runoff from new development by requiring use of the most low development impact practices and_effective Best Management Practices (BMPs)currently available. Policy z.i5: Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces and associated urban runoff pollutants in new development and significant redevelopment throughout the community. Policy z.i6: Protect in-stream habitat and natural stream and channel features. Policy z.�7: Educate City residents and businesses on the effects of urban runoff, and water and energy conservation strategies. Climate Change The scientific community believes that increasing levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the earth's atmosphere are contributing to rising global average temperatures. The most abundant GHG is carbon dioxide (COZ), which is a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion. COZ is removed from the atmosphere through sequestration by vegetation and dissolution into the ocean. Carbon sequestration is the absorption or removal from the air of carbon dioxide by i plants or naturat processes. These sequestration processes happen naturally, but human- generated emissions may be outpacing these removal processes, resulting in excessive GHG concentrations accumulating in the atmosphere, and leading to a subsequent trend of unnatural global warming. GOAL 3.0: Prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change and promote practices that decrease the City's contribution to climate change. Policy 3.i: Evaluate the potential effects of climate change on the City's human and natural systems and prepare strategies that allow the City to appropriately respond and adapt. Policy 3.z: Develop and adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gasses (GHGs)within Orange by at least�5 percent from current levels by zozo. Ecological, Biological and Mineral Resources Wildlife habitat is crucial for the survival of native animal and plant species, and for maintaining the biodive�'sity of the City and larger Orange County region. Significant wildlife �� "�,.:�� - - .tr �,. -°�; O�rrGE GErrE� P�sr NR-5 NATURAL RESOURCES ` �� '�'�` .- _-'�",�: habitat can be found in the City's undeveloped hillside areas, East Orange, and_parks and open spaces (particularly near Santiago Creek, Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, and Peters Canyon Regional Park). Human-created landscaping is also an important environmental element, particularly in urban areas. Landscaping elements such as street trees contribute to an improved aesthetic and biological environment while providing a natural means of cleansing the air and minimizing urban heat. Sand and gravel resources in the pla,�ning area provide valuable sources of aggregate material for-new construction. . These resources benefit the region as a whole. In accordance with guidelines established by the State Mining and Geology Board, City policy recognizes the need to protect these resources from premature urbanization. The following goals and policies reflect the City's desire to maintain and support prudent management of these impartant environmental resources. GOAL 4.0: Conserve and protect wildlife habitat, plant and animal species of concern, and general biodiversity. Policy 4.i: Preserve and protect native and habitat-supporting plant resources throughout the�ity. Policy 4.z: Work with agencies, including the Orange County Flood Control District, to identify opportunities to enhance the natural qualities of Santiago Creek to protect habitat and reintroduce native plants and animals. Policy 4.3: Reduce the impact of urban development on important ecological and biological resources. Policy 4.4: Repair or improve ecological and biological conditions in the urban and natural environments when reviewing proposals for site development and redevelopment, as well as public improvements. Policy 4.5: Protect the Santiago Creek and Santa Ana River corridors from premature � � urbanization to ensure the continued availability of important sand and gravel,flood control,water recharge, biological, and open space resources. Recreational Facilities and Programs The City's active and passive recreational resources consist of designated parks, trails, and open space areas. Continued provision of recreational opportunities through preservation of open space, park maintenance and development, and the creation of new facilities will ensure improved quality of life for residents. GOAL 5.0: Provide recreational facilities and programs that adequately serve the needs of residents. Policy 5.�: Maintain existing City parks at levels that provide maximum recreational benefit to City residents. Policy 5.z: Provide a range of high quality recreational facilities and programming to serve a broad cross section of residents, including youth, seniors, young adults, mature adults, and people with disabilities. w_ ...� ,.-,:- O�rrGE GErrE� P�rr NR-6 r�� .: ,-_:�-� NATUR.AL RESOURCES Policy 5.3: Establish joint recreational use of open space land and facilities owned by school districts and/or the City. Policy 5.4: Develop new public parks and open space resources by establishing incentives to use creative techniques available to property owners and developers that support public-private open space partnerships. - Policy 5.5: Explore and pursue new approaches to new park development and to providing a balanced mix of amenities and facilities. Policy 5.6: Identify areas within the City that are currently underserved by existing open space, and develop programs to purchase land and build park amenities at a minimum level of 3 acres per�,000 persons and the goal of 5 acres per�,000 persons. Support provision of a total of �o acres of parkland per i,000 persons, inclusive of County regional parks within the planning area. Policy 5.7: Consider the use of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) as a means to acquire and develop more publicly accessible open space. Comprehensive Trails Network Trails within the City serve important recreational and transportation needs, but are currently disconnected and in some areas incomplete. The Santiago Creek corridor has been recognized as a potential spine for a City-wide network of multi-use trails that connect parks, open spaces, recreational facilities, and other City amenities. Other opportur�ities to improve trail networks may indude the conversion of active and inactive railroad rights-of-way to ""µ trails, and joint use of utility easements and flood control rights-of-way for trail purposes. While providing for pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian circulation, a trails network would also create a valuable greenway system throughout the City and would support the physical health and active lifestyle of Orange residents. GOAL 6.0: Provide for alternative modes of transportation and access to recreational resources through a multi-use trail system that links the City's parks and regional open space amenities. Policy 6.i: Complete multi-use trail links throughout the City that serve recreational and circulation purposes as funding is available. Policy 6.z: Ensure consistent, safe, and efficient maintenance of trails, and minimal impacts to the environment. Policy 6.3: Work with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, surrounding residents, utility providers,flood control and water agencies, and community organizations to pursue the joint use of local rights-of-way and easements for multi-use trails. Policy 6.4: Link existing equestrian trails and provide outlets to open space areas, particularly in the northeast region of the City,to reach regional parks such as Santiago Oaks, Irvine, Peters Canyon, and the Cleveland National Forest. Policy 6.5: Ensure that the trail system has a safe interface with existing development. Policy 6.6: Encourage an integrated relationship between trails and developed areas through the site planning and design of private development and trail projects. �.�,�..�._. _ ORaxG� GE�� P�ax NR-7 NATURAL RE SOURCE S '�""`�' ��' Visual and Aesthetic Resources Portions of Orange are characterized by scenic vistas that include hillsides, ridgelines, or open space areas that provide a unifying visual backdrop to the urban environment. These "viewsheds" contribute to the City's identity and quality of life. The City will preserve open space areas and view corridors where possible and will encourage landscaping in urban areas to improve boulevards,neighborhoods,and commercial and industrial districts. GOAL 7.0: Protect significant view corridors, open space, and ridgefines within the urban environment. Policy 7.�: Preserve the scenic nature of significant ridgelines visible throughout the community. Policy 7.z: Designate Santiago Canyon Road east of Jamboree Road as a City Scenic Highway to preserve the scenic nature of the open space adjacent to the road. Policy 7.3: Encourage the development of landscaped medians and parkway landscaping along arterial streets in public and private projects, and encourage the state to provide freeway landscaping. Policy 7.4: Coordinate with Southern California Edison and other utilities to place utility lines underground wherever possible. Policy 7.5 Encourage the retention and enhancement of scenic corridors and visual �"`` focal points within the community. NATURAL RESOURCE PLANS The Natural Resources Element establishes the City's approach to protecting and enhancing � its natural, open space, and recreation resources. The City has established goals and policies to preserve these resources. The following Natural Resource Plans provide an outline for future actions to conserve and improve the natural resources in Orange's planning area. Implementation programs, which describe and detail the �ity's specific actions, are included in an Appendix to the General Plan. The Natural Resources Element covers a wide �.- .. . � range of diverse issues, from the protection of f _ , , . water resources to the establishment of recreational trails. In order to focus policy and implementation programs on each specific issue, the Natural Resource Plan is divide"d into two "mini-plans"—a Natural Resource Conservation ' � � • . a . • '. � and Protection Plan, and a Park and Recreation . � , � . Plan. NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION PLAN Before Orange was an incorporated city, people were attracted to the area by its wealth of natural resources—the temperate climate, clean air, abundance of water, variety of plants -�.,�-� .. _ �.�r,> O�rrGE GErrE�. P�rr NR-8 �,..,..._ i�'°�- - NATURAL RESOURCES and animals, and vast acres of open space, from the alluvial plains below the Santa Ana Mountains to the rolling hills and shaded canyons. People found Orange to be a desirable place to farm, raise a family, and pursue a high quality lifestyle. Population growth in the zoth century transformed Orange from a quiet farming community into a sizable urban city.The sand and gravel resources of the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek were used to support urban development,first on the flatlands, and then into the hills of east Orange. Growth has been accompanied by a gradual reduction in the quality and quantity of the natural resources which first attracted people to the area. Growth in Orange, as well as throughout the region, has contributed to a decline in air and surface water quality, reductien in local groundwater supplies, and elimination of some open space areas suitable for agricultural production and wildlife habitat. Despite the reduction and loss of some resources,Orange residents have not lost sight of the benefits natural resources provide the community.Clean air and water are vital to ensure the protection of public health and to support wildlife. Plant and wildlife resources enrich the urban setting by providing changes in scenery and environment. They contribute to the biodiversity and ecology of the region. Also, preservation of some open space areas (floodplains, steep hillsides) is necessary to protect public safety. Finally, aggregate resources (sand and gravel) provide the community with a source of income and a source of readily available building materials to support new construction and growth in appropriate areas of the community. Open Space Resources Open space lands may be set aside for many purposes, including the provision or preservation of: (�) parks for recreation or wildlife habitat preservation; (z) water resources for groundwater recharge and support of plant and animal habitat;(3)environmental hazard zones for the protection of public safety; and, (4) prominent geologic features and scenic resources for the visual enhancement of the urban environment. As shown in Figure NR-�, Orange's planning area includes approximately 7,40o acres of open space, which is about one-third of the planning area's total land area. Open spaces include lands used as City or County parks, ridgelines, and areas designated as Open Space on the Land Use Policy Map.The greatest concentration of open space within the planning area is in the Cleveland National Forest, a portion of which is located within the City's Sphere of Influence.This open space includes several hundred acres in the Peralta Hills area and several hundred acres in the hills south and east of Orange Park Acres, consisting of Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, and Peters Canyon Regional Park. An additional �5,800 acres of open space lies within the City's Sphere of Influence,east of the planning area. The open space areas also include a portion of the 37,000-acre reserve area established by the Central and Coastal Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP�HCP). This area encompasses portions of Santiago Hills II and east Orange. Additionally, the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve affects the pattern of developable and undevelopable land in the eastern portion of the planning area. The reserve stretches from Weir Canyon near State Route (SR) gi at the north end of Irvine Ranch, connects with the :,�-.�°=�� - �=�'�`-� O�xGE�GE�� Pr�x N�Z-9 NATURAL RE SOURCE S �` �� " '� Cleveland National Forest along the northeast border of the ranch, continues south to include large regional open space systems in the northern and southern hilisides of the City of Irvine, and extends to the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach. Conserving current open spaces and creating new open spaces are important concerns. As development pressure increases in the hillside areas east of the City, one key to preserving � the quality of life for Orange residents lies in providing open spaces that preserve scenic vistas, provide habitat for wildlife, and maintain the ecological balance of the area. Additionally, because most of Orange's open spaces are located adjacent to the many reservoirs and creeks loca#ed within the City, opportunity exists to improve water quality in the region by enhancing and adding open spaces around these reservoirs and creeks. To increase the amount of open space within the City, Orange will work with large landowners to secure open space dedications where feasible. The City will also work with land trusts and non-profit agencies to secure grant funds for acquisition and conservation of open space areas. Where appropriate, this process may include the use of conservation easements, which are voluntary agreements that allow landowners to limit the type or amount of development on their property while retaining private ownership of the land. The easement is signed by the landowner, who is the easement donor, and by a government agency or non-profit organization, which is the party receiving the easement.The landowner continues to privately own and manage the land, and may receive tax advantages for having donated the conservation easement. The government or non-profit accepts the easement with the understanding that it must enforce the terms of the easement in perpetuity. After � the easement is signed, it is recorded with the County Clerk and applies to all future owners of the land. Air, Water, and Energy Resources The quality of air, water, energy, and land resources must be preserved, not only for public health, environmental, and economic reasons, but also to improve and maintain the quality of life for Orange residents. All of these resources generate regional issues. Therefore, resolving issues related to air, water, energy and land resources requires the coordinated efforts of many jurisdictions. Collectively, smaller local actions can have wide-reaching impacts. Air Resources Orange has seen steady growth in both population and development over the past decades, which has urbanized a once rural town. The population growth in Orange and surrounding jurisdictions has led to declining air quality in the regional air basin. Orange is located within the South Coast Air Basin, managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which is the regional agency responsible for regulating pollutant emissions in the air basin. ��-�'�:�`- �—�r.�.-'_- _ .__�::�� ORANGE GENERAL PLAN �-Z� � � � ,W� �� I (—� —ti m ��'—'------� i �-� � � � � I I C� ��'�-. ` �—� I--------t i r'.' 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' �''•.., `'''•., � , �' ._ . :w.,�..�.:e1..,.a' '•�.,. .,�- �, ��•,•,•• ••%'. � �� 't, �� ..�.r-' / t� ��••.. •.,1.. ••.ti•�••.., ' � �., ..� •. � '`'oY ��. ti., ��''.., ��' n .,ti .!i :. � . � .��'••. ..••• . . . . fD •�;, I ,,ti. `��w. � O . �; �'''• ��`� �~'• � � . �':'„°''.•�. •'�� ./ ��'�• . . . . . 'v � '�`.��•• •,�•••��' ••~•� �y b d (� •.�� `� � N �' ,� ��.� �._ �. ._�.�;�i NATURAL RE S OURCE S In order to protect"�nd improve air quality at a regional level, the City will continue to cooperate with SCAQMD to implement the Air Quality Management Plan. At a local level, the City will carry out the following programs to help improve regional air quality: ■ Assess project impacts on air quality as part of the environmental review process. _ Whenever appropriate,environmental review and mitigation measures will be coordinated with SCAQMD. ■ Support efforts to provide public transit,and routes that are user-friendly for bicyclists � and pedestrians throughout the City. ■ Support the development of pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.As described in the Land Use Element, more intensely used commercial and mixed-use areas will be concentrated in identified opportunity areas located throughout the western portion of the City. Centralizing these uses may encourage mass transit to better serve core employment areas.Also, increased business opportunities within the City may reduce the number of area residents commuting greater distances to work(e.g.to downtown Los Angeles or Irvine). ■ Require major employers to institute Transportation Demand Management(TDM) Plans. Such plans establish incentives to encourage employees to carpool,take public transportation, bicycle,walk,or use some means other than private automobiles to get to and from work. Water Resourc_es ' . _ . .� _ o �,�. ._� -_ . .. � Water is a resource that must be preserved, not only for public health, environmental, and economic reasons, but also to improve and maintain quality of life. Water quality is most definitely a regional issue. Pollutants entering the hydrologic system are dispersed outward, with the potential to affect all who use the water within the system. Water sources are considered most vulnerable to contamination from industrial activities and�or environments such as chemical processing, petroleum pipelines and storage, gas stations, and sewer collection systems. The local issue of household chemicals entering water sources is also a challenge to water safety. Pollution of urban runoff and stormwater, and threats to the City's water supply arise from improper use of household hazardous materials, such as solvents,fuels, paints, swimming pool chemicals, miscellaneous flammable and corrosive substances, and from improper disposal of household hazardous wastes, including used motor oil. Reliable water supplies are essential to public health, safety, and welfare, and the City tests all water supply sources to assure safety and compliance with all drinking water standards. Ground Water Quality and Supplies Protection of water supply and ground and surFace water quality is imperative for the health and quality of life of Orange residents, businesses, and visitors. Between 60-8o percent of the water supply to the City is drawn from municipal wells drilled into the Santa Ana River Aquifer from the Lower Santa Ana River groundwater basin managed by the Orange County �,-.--�=� �,s ..:�-��f,� O�.TGE GErrE�z Pr�rr NR-13 NPaTURAI� RESOURCES ��u Water District (OCWD). The City is a member of this District, which manages the Orange County Groundwater Basin and monitors and maintains ground water quality in the region. Other water sources include surface water runoff into Irvine Lake purchased from the Serrano Water District.The Lower Santa Ana River basin,which extends from San Bernardino County southwest to the Pacific Ocean, underlies the entire western portion of the planning area. The Santa Ana Mountains and foothills form the basin's eastern boundary. The ground water supply is supplemented by imported water purchased through the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County(MWDOC). Figure NR-z identifies major surFace water bodies, waterways, and watershed areas in the planning area. A watershed is the geographic area draining into a river system, ocean, or other body of water through a single outlet and includes receiving waters. Watersheds are usually bordered and separated from other watersheds by mountain ridges or other naturally elevated areas. Three watersheds are located within Orange's corporate boundaries: the Santa Ana River Watershed (Lower Santa Ana River drainage basin), the San Diego Creek Watershed, and the Westminster Watershed (L�s Alamitos/East Garden Grove/Bolsa Chica drainage basin). Most of Orange falls within the Santa Ana River Watershed. The southeastern portion of the planning area falls within the San Diego Creek Watershed, and consists primarily of residential communities with scattered neighborhood-serving commercial areas. A small southwestern portion of the planning area falls within the Westminster Watershed.These watersheds are based on the hydrologic areas delineated by the Orange County Flood Control District. Irvine Lake, Villa Park Reservoir, and Peters Canyon Reservoir are artificial lakes constructed to provide water storage and flood control capabilities. All three lakes lie within areas designated for open space uses on the Land Use Policy Map. Villa Park Reservoir and Peters Canyon Reservoir lie within areas designated for public park uses. Therefore, land use policy ensures the preservation of these water resources for both resource conservation and recreation uses. Irvine Lake is planned for continued use as a water reservoir, and such use includes related recreational uses such as fishing, sailing, and boating. Resort and commercial recreation uses on adjacent lands enhance the lake's recreation function. In determining the mix of recreation uses for the lake,the Irvine Ranch Water District and the Serrano Irrigation District recognize the primary use of the lake as an agricultural and domestic water supply reservoir. Desilting activities may continue as a part of the lake's management program to assure sufficient capacity for water storage. The Santa Ana River, which forms the City's western boundary, is the major drainage course for the Santa Ana River basin. The river perForms valuable flood control and groundwater recharge functions along its entire route. 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NATUR.A.L RE SOURCE S length within Orange. Community members identify with the creek, and the City seeks to incorporate natural characteristics of Santiago Creek in the design of adjacent future projects.The upper portions of Santiago Creek are characterized by large, abandoned mining pits. In particular, the pits near Bond Street serve valuable groundwater recharge purposes. Land use policy recognizes these uses by designating the creek and several surrounding properties as Open Space or Open Space-Park. Handy Creek is a minor drainage course flowing from Peters Canyon Reservoir to Santiago Creek.Water flows from Peters Canyon Reservoir are channeled through Handy Creek to the recharge basin system at Santiago Creek near Bond Street, where it replaces water pumped from wells and helps maintain levels of groundwater supply for the area. To promote water conservation, the City will encourage all developments to utilize water conservation measures in accordance with the City's Municipal Code, and will encourage sustainability in project site planning and buildin�design. The City will use native and drought-tolerant plants for landscaping, and will use recycled and reclaimed water for irrigating landscape projects whenever feasible. Reclaimed water is the reuse of treated wastewater,and is usually used for non-drinking purposes. Using recycled or reclaimed water instead of expensive and increasingly scarce potable water helps to ensure the long-term availability of drinking water to Orange residents. Urban Runoff Urban stormwater runoff occurs when rainfall that in a nonurban environment would have been absorbed by groundcover or soil is instead collected by storm drains. In urbanized areas such as Orange, vegetation and top soil have been largely replaced by impervious surfaces such as buildings, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. When it rains, trash, litter, silt, automotive chemicals,fertilizers, animal wastes and other contaminants are washed into the storm drain system. Since storm drains are designed to carry only stormwater, these drains typically are not equipped with filters or cleaning systems. Consequently, they can carry contaminants found in urban runoff directly into local flood control channels, lakes and the ocean. Many of the contaminants found in this runoff affect water quality and can, at elevated concentration levels, be toxic to aquatic and marine life. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Local stormwater pollution control measures are implemented in accordance with the �97z Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The Clean Water Act prohibits any person from discharging pollutants through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have a NPDES permit. The NPDES Program, mandated by Congress under the �lean Water Act, is a comprehensive program for addressing the nonagricultural sources of stormwater discharges that adversely affect the quality of the nation's waters. The Program uses the NPDES permitting mechanism to require the implementation of control and monitoring measures designed to prevent harmful pollutants from being washed into local water bodies by stormwater runoff. The NPDES program requires the owner or operator of any facility, including publicly owned facilities, or any person responsible for any activity that discharges waste into the surface waters of the U.S., to obtain an NPDES permit. The Clean Water Act _� �:...�=� : - _ :��: OxAxG��GErrEx�.r, PzArr NR-17 .:_�--e ; �,-, NATURAL RESOURCES dµ amendments of �g87 established a framework for regulating stormwater discharges from municipal, industrial, and construction activities under the NPDES program. The Clean Water Act provides that states are authorized to operate their own NPDES programs, provided that such programs meet minimum federal requirements. In California, the NPDES Program is administered by the State Water Resources Control Board and its nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards. The NPDES Municipal Storm Water Permit for northern and central Orange County, including the City of Orange, is issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 8). The City of Orange, along with other northern and central Orange County cities, curr�ntly operates under Santa Ana Regional ,`.-. Board Order No. R8-zoo9-o030 (NPDES Permit No. CAS 6�8030) as amended by Order R8- zo�o-oo6z.The Permit, issued in May z.009 and amended in October zo�o, requires the City of Orange to minimize short- and long-term impacts on receiving water quality from stormwater and non-stormwater discharges associated with new development and significant redevelopment to implement low impact development practices (LID) and other onsite retention practices to the maximum extent practicable. As part of the NPDES permit program, Orange adopted a Local Implementation Plan in zoo3, which was revised and readopted in September zo�i to conform to the May zoo8 permit. The City will require all new development and modifications to existing development to use LID and_Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce stormwater runoff and increase on- site retention. BMPs are effective methods that prevent and control the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system, where pollutants eventually enter the surface water system. These practices closely follow federal stormwater requirements and regulations. In addition,the Orange County Model Water Quality Management Plan, adopted in August zo�� provides BMPs for source, structural and treatment control. Source control BMPs include such techniques as site planning and landscaping, and use of pervious pavements. Structural BMPs include providing protection from rain, secondary containment, and other construction BMPs. Treatment control BMPs include natural treatment options such as constructed wetlands and vegetated swales. The City will continue to support implementation of NPDES requirements on new development and significant redevelopment projects. Energy Resources The City will continue to promote energy conservation, both by encouraging conservation measures on the part of homeowners, the business community, and institutions, as well as by encouraging green building techniques for new construction and renovation projects. Green Building Green building concepts can be incorporated into site and building design to reduce energy use within the City as a whole, to improve aesthetics and comfort, and to provide a more cost-effective means of living. According to the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (I_EED), seven concepts of green building can help conserve energy and preserve the environment: ■ Location and transportation ■ Sustainable sites _��- . _ - - r��_ Ox�rrGE GEt�� Pr�t� NR-18 � � -�_ � - NATURAL RESOURCES ■ Water efficiency ■ Energy and atmosphere ■ Materials and resources ■ Indoor environmental quality ■ Innovation and design process Sustainable si�es�require development designs that work with existing topography, building on previously developed sites, integrating natural surroundings, using existing infrastructure, building on brownfields (sites previously used for industry) through site remediation, and selecting sites near public transportation and diverse land uses. These measures will ultimately help preserve natural habitats, reduce negative effects on water and air quality, and minimize automobile use. Incorparating water efficiency at the time of construction will maximize water conservation through a building's lifetime. Using non-potable water or gray water to irrigate landscaping or using xeriscape (landscaping requiring minimal water usage)to conserve water, installing water-efficient fixtures, and incorporating innovative wastewater technologies and plans will reduce water demand and limit extraction and pollution of groundwater supply. sumrner sun etxji�J � 0 '''�' �� j� 1. Awning � 2. Roof Overhang -_ �+ 3. SolarPanels 4.Thermal Mass � '� S. Insulation � � � winter sun �,,;,�� 6. Skylight 7. Natural Ventilation 0 Q -____ O 8. Rainwater Collection Green building incorporates site orientation,window placements,skylights,solar panels,and high insulation to improve indoor comfort and to conserve valuable natural resources. Providing natural ventilation and effective insulation in buildings can reduce energy deinand and utility bills. Natural ventilation will allow residents to cool living spaces without relying on air conditioners, and increased building insulation will sustain moderate variations to indoor temperature. Orienting buildings to invite natural light or using solar panels will reduce electricity demand. These measures will not only reduce demand for natural resources and minimize effects on climate change, but they will also increase comfort for residents and should encourage street-fronting design using more windows and detailing. Judicious selection of materials and maximizing fandscaping in parking lofs, rights-of-way, and overall building sites can further provide natural indoor cooling and reduce heat island F= - - _ _�_. �:� -_ _-_��_ O�xGE GErrE�r, P�rr NR-19 � ` .r�_._4 ,.+__: ��v—'ti.: NATURAL RE SOURCE S . — -��-� �.�+ ��.N p�v- f effects and glare in our urban environment. Choosing natural materials will improve indoor environmental quality by limiting toxic emissions associated with components such as adhesives and formaldehyde often found in building materials. Constant monitoring and innovation in sustainable building design will enhance the aesthetics of the built environment while improving the comfort and health of residents. The City already practices building material waste reduction through its protection of historic building resources. These efforts, combined with construction waste management and efforts to incorporate recycled content and natural materials into new construction, will reduce the amount of waste destined for landfills and conserve non-renewable resources. Climate Change Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that persists for an extended period, due to natural processes, human-caused changes in the composition of the atmosphere, or land use changes that lead to atmospheric changes. According to the United a, Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)', the scientific authority on the subject of climate change, certain findings are widely accepted by the scientific community: ■ Greenhouse gases(GHGs)such as carbon dioxide(COZ),when introduced into the atmosphere, have a warming effect on the earth; ■ Human activities have increased the levels of GHGs in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times; and ■ The global climate has warmed by an average of�.0-�.7 degrees Fahrenheit from igo6- zoo5. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. GHGs include COz, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. The hum�'n acfivities during which these gases are emitted include burning, manufacturing, and transportation-related combustion of fossil fuels. Livestock and solid waste emissions also contribute to the buildup of GHGs. The effects of climate change include increased global average temperature, subsequent altered precipitation patterns, thermal expansion of the ocean, and loss of polar and global sea ice extent. In Orange, these changes would translate to water and energy supply issues, increased risk of wildfire and floods,and possible human health complications. Responding to climate Projected California COz Emissions change requires a two- pronged approach. On one $oo hand, the City must adapt to ��oo S �� change and prepare for the � � 6„s�� ess-�' already-foreseeable effects s v boo _ ___. ____ ___ __.' _- _. __ __ _ __ ; �- of global warming that have w v soo _ _ __ _ __ :_____ . __ . : already occurred and, on the o" _ ' ��°��e'= ; ----- --------------------------- --------------------------------------------. � � 400 ---- ----------=-- �- --- ------ ---- other hand, the City must � � �9 A632T�r et coordinate with agencies, a � 300 - - _____ ; -- _ _ ___ . _ _i � . , , , a . , = zoo ------------- ,---___--------- r 'IPCC zoo7;Climate Change zoo7:The Physi � EO-S-3-QiTary�t Assessment Report o f the IPCG Cambridge I ioo _---.-------- ' � .— --- '_"_'_""'_""""'_""_'_""'",'_""'_""'__""'__'_'e(N6Belowl:�OLevels �-'°��`=�"-" 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 Year NR-20 _ _��'�� ' w- ' � s NATUR.AL RESOURCES residents, and businesses to modify behavior to decrease the citywide contribution to GHG emissions and associated effects on the climate. Greenhouse Gas Emissions The California Global Warming Solutions Act of zoo6 (AB 3z) was created by the state legislature to address the threat global warming poses to the state's "economic well-being, public health, natural resources, and the environment". The Act directs the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to "adopt a statewide GHG emissions limit equivalent to the statewide GHG emissions levels in �990 to be achieved by zozo." California Executive Order 03-05 (EO-S-3-o5. June zoo7) requires statewide GHG emissions to be reduced to a level 80 percent below�990 levels by zo5o. These laws require maintenance of a statewide inventory of emission levels as well as taking action to decrease emission levels. Actions needed to decrease emission levels statewide were documented in a Scoping Plan approved in zoo8, and subsequently amended in zo�i and zo�4. Senate Bill 375 (zoo8) requires metropolitan planning organizations (such as the Southern California Association of Governments(S�AG))to include sustainable communities strategies in regional transportation plans for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions from automobiles and light tricks through integrated transportation, housing, and use and environmental planning. In compliance with SB 375, the Orange County Council of Governments (in coordination with the Orange County Transportation Authority) prepared a sub-regional Sustainable Communities Strategy for Orange County (OCSCS), which was incorporated into the Regional Transportation Plan adopted by the SCAG. However, all jurisdictions in California have a responsibility to contribute to this effort with changes in operations, technology, and policies that enable residents and businesses to follow suit.This General Plan provides a comprehensive framework for Orange's approach to climate change and GHG emission reduction. The types of policies that deal with climate change and GHG emission are far ranging.The City has located policies and programs throughout the General Plan that have multiple outcomes. They help the City to achieve a high quality of life for its current and future residents and businesses, reduce the City's contributions to climate change, and help residents and businesses adapt to changing circumstances. State and local governments will play a critical role in addressing this important issue. The OCSCS identifies policies and measures that will minimize GHG emissions at a regional level. However, the City believes that in order to achieve the emission reductions mandated in AB 3z and EO-S-3-o5,each sector must do its fair share to reduce total emissions,and local action is needed to manage and measure activity within each sector as it relates to land use planning. For this reason the City is establishing a GHG emissions reduction goal of at least�5 percent of current levels by zoza To achieve this goal, the General Plan advocates primarily compact "infill" future development, focusing on introducing urban-scale mixed-use projects at locations near transportation corridors and transit, and creating additional retail and employment opportunities within the City that increase the range of goods and services available to residents and improve the community's jobs-housing balance. Future "greenfield" development is limited to previously-approved entitlements in east Orange.The General Plan includes a broad spectrum of policies related to climate change. 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F � 1�p � a Q � � � i O � � A � � � !O V �' . � > i V1 � � > v N r � � � � v o `° °' � � � v � 4J � � � � � � v � N i V � '_ � � �j � i � �' O. O > O � Z � a. . :: :.,�.._ ".".�ix `.�.:e.�i . ,__.srs+�3��.. .. . ORANGE GENERAL PLAN NR-28 A NATUR.AL RESOURCES Adaptation Strategies Climate change has been recognized as a threat that could alter social, economic, and ecological conditions in the City. Concentrations of GHGs have dramatically increased in the atmosphere due to the use of fossil fuel-based energy sources. Additionally, the earth's capacity to capture and store GHGs has been reduced due to extensive deforestation and the conversion of grasslands and other carbon rich natural communities, as well as saturation of the ocean with dissolved COZ. Rigorous scientific analysis conducted by the IPCC, the National Research Council of the National Academies, and other agencies indicates that increased concentrations of GHGs have already begun to result in significant warming, and will lead to changes in precipitation patterns, sea level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events. Other effects could include constrained water and energy availability, more frequent flooding, health impacts related to increases in vector borne diseases, air pollution, and habitat loss. Wildfire Hazards Research conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory indicates that climate change will increase the frequency and size of wildfires in California. Hotter,drier climates,aided by prolonged drought,will promote increased accumulation of fire- prone vegetation. When fires occur, stronger winds will continue to fan the flames, spreading fires faster and farther than previously experienced. This will expand the size of the urban- wildland interface, because more residential communities will be within reach of wildfire activity. An expanded urban-wildland interFace will require in�reased resources, planning, and �` funding to maintain and defend. Adaptability is important in considering how the City can protect its citizens from the negative effects of climate change. In terms of fire protection,The City will continue to adapt by regularly updating fire protection requirements, especially in transition areas between developed and undeveloped land, and by enforcing the strongest construction and design standards. Additianally,the City will work to preserve open space where significant hazards exist. Flooding The California Climate Change Center, a research arm of the California Energy Commission, has found that climate change will result in new flooding concerns throughout California. Climate change will result in increased severity of winter storms, particularly in EI Nino years. Such weather events will result in higher levels of seasonal flooding than those currently experienced. This will strain dam capacity and increase floodplain areas. Policies regarding flood protection under Goal PS-z(in the Public Safety Element)will help the City deal with existing and increased potential for flooding.The City will continue to work with the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Task Force in its planning and implementation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and will update its Emergency Operations Plan to identify and fund flood control improvements regularly. Public facilities must be flood-proofed, and buildings in floodplains must adhere to construction standards. The City will continue to require flood/storm control facilities for proposed development and redevelopment projects, and upgrade street storm drains to deal with potential flooding hazards. These programs not only take into account the potential flood events now, but are adaptable enough to account for a potential increase. _�,�. - �..�- _ ��.�m: O�rrGE GErrERaz, P�rr NR-29 �'r:"_ .:��. � r.�:, ,�&'� NATUR.AL RESOURCES Water Supply Several recent studies have shown that existing water supply systems are sensitive to c(imate change; however, experts are uncertain about what the overall effects will be on water supply. Some models indicate that drier conditions will cause decreased reservoir supplies and river flows.Other models predict wetter conditions with increased reservoir inflows and storage,and increased river flows. Although there is some uncertainty, it is widely accepted that changes in water supply will occur and that water yields from reservoirs are expected to be unreliable. Whether or not climate change is responsible, Orange must prepare for a future where competition for water resources is even greater than at the present time. Many of the policies and programs governing water resources under Goal NR-z will serve to prepare the City for the possible consequences of climate change on water supply.Such policies include protecting groundwater supplies, using native or drought-tolerant plants in landscaping, using recycled water in irrigation,and promoting other water conservation efforts. Climate Action Plan Primary among the City's climate change planning efforts is the development and adoption of the City of Orange Climate Action Plan (CAP), as outlined in the General Plan Implementation Program Appendix.The City will develop and adopt the CAP by December 3�, zo�z.The CAP will address both GHG emissions from activity within Orange(residential,commercial, industrial,and transportation sectors) and the emissions specifically from City government operations. The plan will first create a GHG emissions inventory for the base year and forecast GHG emissions for the year zozo.The Plan will determine the quantity of emissions to be reduced to meet the GHG reduction target of�5 percent below current levels by zozo. Together,the policies contained in the General Plan and additional GHG reduction measures to be developed as part of the CAP will allow Orange to respond to this critical issue.Achieving the targeted GHG reductions and successful adaptation to the effects of climate change will demand genuine and significant effort from civic leaders,residents,and businesses. Ecological, Biological and Mineral Resources In order to ensure preservation of plant and wildlife resources, some land must be protected from development to provide areas for native plants and wildlife to thrive. Additionally, many significant mineral resources are present within the City. The following sections describe the City's approaches to conservation of ecological, biological,and mineral resources. Ecological and Biological Resources Though a large part of Orange consists of urbanized areas that generally have low habitat value for wildlife,a significant amount of land in east Orange,Santiago Oaks Regional Park,and Peters Canyon Regional Park is set aside as open space, which includes the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve (IRLR) and the Nature Reserve of Orange County (NROC) established by the Central/Coastal Orange County NCCP.These areas contain valuable ecological and biological resources. Important vegetation communities located in these areas include coastal sage scrub, woodlands, grasslands, chaparral, and riparian habitat. Characteristic vegetation species associated with scrub habitat include coastal sage brush and various species of sage and — ._�. � .�::, ,��:�_ -;. Ox�rrG� GErrE� P�Arr NR-30 -.�,� � - .. _.��.�� - NATURAL RESOURCES .^..' buckwheat.Woodland communities are multilayered, non-riparian,with tree canopies that have zo to 8o percent tree cover. Local grassland communities consist of native bunchgrasses and non-native annual grasses. Chaparral communities are characterized by sclerophyllus shrubs. Species found in riparian habitats are associated with and dependent upon bodies of water, such as streambeds. �� Sensitive wildlife,fish,amphibian,and reptile species in these Orange habitats include Santa Ana speckled dace, Western spadefoot toad, Southern pacific pond turtle, banded gecko, horned lizard, orange-throated whiptail, silvery legless lizard, coast patch-nosed snake, mountain kingsnake, two-striped garter snake, and the northern red-diamond rattlesnake. Sensitive bird species include the double-crested cormorant, osprey,white-tailed kite, northern harrier,sharp- shinned hawk, cooper's hawk, Swainson's hawk, Ferruginous hawk, golden eagle, Merlin, American peregrine falcon, prairie falcon, Western tiurrowing owl, long-eared owl, southwestern willow flycatcher, loggerhead shrike, least Bell's vireo, California horned lark, coastal cactus wren, gnatcatcher, California yellow warbler, yellow-breasted chat, rufous- crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, tricolored blackbird, and the black-chinned sparrow. Sensitive mammal species include the pallid bat, pale big-eared bat, California mastiff bat, pocketed free-tailed bat, small-footed myotis, yuma myotis, San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit,dulzura pocket mouse, northwestern San Diego pocket mouse,southern grasshopper mouse,San Diego desert woodrat,American badger,and mountain lion. The City's main approach to conserving the many ecological and biological resources in the . . planning area is participation in the Orange County NCCP. Orange lies within the Coastal subregion of the Orange County NCCP. In �996, the County of Orange and participating jurisdictions approved the Central and Coastal Subregion NCCP and an associated Implementation Agreement. Both the City of Orange and The Irvine Company are signatories to this agreement.Three species were designated as "target species" by the NCCP to be used as umbrella species to guide the design of a permanent habitat system within the Central and Coastal Subregion.The three species are the coastal California gnatcatcher,coastal cactus wren, and the orange-throated whiptail (izard, all of which are currently on the federal list of threatened or endangered species. By providing long-term protection for habitat required by the three target species, sufficient coastal sage scrub (CSS) and other habitat would be protected to benefit a much broader range of CSS-related species. The 37,000-acre NCCP Habitat Reserve area borders the eastern portion of the planning area on the north and south, and includes portions of Santiago Hills II and east Orange. As shown in Figure NR-3, areas designated as NCCP Habitat Reserve include areas surrounding Irvine LaKe, Santiago Reservoir, Peters Canyon Reservoir,and along Cannon Street at the "EI Modena Open Space Area." Within the Habitat Reserve area,the NCCP restricts the kinds of permitted uses to protect long-term habitat values. Residential, commercial and industrial uses are prohibited, as are new active recreational uses outside already disturbed areas. However,the NCCP recognizes that some new non-habitat uses,particularly involving public infrastructure,will need to be sited in the Reserve area, and that some current uses will be maintained. New recreational facilities will be sited in locations compatible with habitat protection based on the understanding that recreational use is subordinate to habitat protection within the reserve. The Reserve area is administered by the NROC, which includes representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, participating landowners, and three public members. --- -�;, O�rrGE GEx��r, Pr�rr NR-31 �'�:--= �--. - ,a-��=; NATURAL RESOURCES -`- ` Implementation of the Reserve policies will protect sensitive plant and wildlife species in accordance with the NCCP. Substantial area is also designated as Non-Reserve Open Space located primarily in the East Orange area. Non-Reserve Open Space�s designate regianal.open spaces that were in public ownership prior to adoption d�he''�iC�CP. A"special linkage area" is also designated along the Southern California Edison corridor that traverses the northern portion of the City and along Santiago Canyon Road in East Orange._These open spaces are not subject to the development requirements associated with the Reserve system, but they are recognized as integral components of the overall subregional conservation strategy. The City's General Plan land use designations in these areas conform to the NCCP in that all areas currently proposed for urban development are areas identified as permitted for development and "take" by the Central/Coastal NCCP.All remaining areas are designated Open Space. Landowners in Orange who have properties within the boundaries of the NCCP Reserve area are classified as either "participating landowners" or "non-participating landowners." Participating landowners have the option to develop their properties without preparing a Habitat Conservation Plan(HCP).The Irvine Company is the City's only participating landowner. The Irvine Company donated the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve to the NCCP, and pays for the management of the area as part of the mitigation plan for new development in the easternmost portion of the planning area. Lands located within the Reserve must be "reserved in perpetuity as open space and for recreational purposes." As a participating jurisdiction, the City is responsible for project review for participating landowners. The City is responsible for ensuring that non-participating landowners have paid "in-lieu"fees to the NROC for the native areas that will be removed due to development. In this case, the City is also responsible for coordinating with the NROC to make sure that the development is not in a restricted native open space area.The City will continue to ensure that all development proposals conserve the greatest amount of open space possible. The City is committed to the protection and preservation of plant and wildlife resources,and will ensure the preservation of such resources wherever possible. The City will also encourage the use of native landscape materials in new and renovated project sites. Mineral Resources Mineral resource deposits in Orange are primarily limited to the sand and gravel resources contained in and along the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek. Sand and gravel resources are referred to collectively as "aggregate." Aggregate is the primary component of Portland cement concrete, a material widely used in the construction industry.The state requires general plan land use policy to recognize the importance of these deposits to the region's economy.As . these resource deposits are important to the region's economy, the City will evaluate development proposals within these areas, and ensure adequate mitigation or preservation of the areas for future aggregate mining activity. . _:d.,�: �. ..� _ - . � ,.��, �. .� O�.rrGE GErrEx� PzAt� NR-32 _ _ _ �"" � ,�""� Z � ,� �� $ I � I r� ; ; � 'M''-------, ' ,--------, `' �. ' :—i ��vi��i i I � � • • �' ,,'\\ r,�iHwer�ST ^4�'` I o � ' �� ..� z . �� capr• � � � _ � n � � � �.�, i • �n�o�.l.�tl � o _ 0'Q �' a �. I 1 t i ru�Vo.� � � "' o � o � � � ' �'ot, �---- �ewissr i,,,,i�.�;�, I I � � �.. � ��.'� ' I I o a °1 � o � �.,w,Pti ( .. . . � ;.. 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Historically, Orange contributed to the gravel industry, but the City's mineral resources have been mostly exhausted. Over the years, Orange has been characterized by numerous state-designated Mineral Resource Zones (MRZs), which identify the locations of regionally significant aggregate deposits. The MRZs have since been declassified, either as a result of completed mining activity,or as a result of urban development. However, the Land Use Policy Map (in the Land Use Element) designates an area comprising and surrounding the two groundwater recharge pits (Bond Pits) on Santiago Canyon Road within the northeastern portion of the City as a Resource Area for the purpose of conserving mineral resources and allowing mining activities.Additionally,the approximately �8-acre site of the R.J. Noble Company, which lies within the northwestern unincorporated portion of the planning area, is another Resource Area currently used for aggregate extraction and crushing operations. Portions of Irvine Lake in East Orange that are currently designated as Open Space may be used in the future for desilting activities,with the possibility of aggregate extraction. The Resource Area land use designation allows for only aggregate extraction or recreation uses. Although the Open Space designation does not permit mining, it will protect areas from urbanization, making it possible to mine the areas at some future date if necessary. Areas containing mineral resources protected in this manner include the resource zones at the west end of Lincoln Avenue, areas adjacent to Santiago Creek, and the north, east, and west sides of Irvine Lake in East Orange. The mineral resource areas in East Orange would also require amendment to the NCCP before extraction could occur. Visual and Aesthetic Resources Preservation of ridgelines and steep hillsides is an important objective for the City, for both aesthetic and public safety reasons. To that end, Orange has adopted a hillside grading policy that prohibits grading on ridgelines designated Open Space Ridgeline on the Land Use Policy Map. Wherever hillside grading occurs, the policy requires that graded slopes must be contoured and extensively landscaped with native vegetation or other compatible plant materials. The largely undeveloped Santiago Hills II and East Orange portions of the planning area have many scenic resources that include Irvine Lake, grassy valleys, rugged hillsides, rock outcroppings, and winding canyons. People traveling along Santiago Canyon Road have spectacular views of these abundant scenic resources. These views should be protected while still allowing development to occur.As identified on Figure N R-4,the City will work to designate Santiago Canyon Road as a City Scenic Highway, and will develop standards for appropriate treatment of the roadway and its surroundings. In the more urbanized areas of the City, boulevard landscaping can effectively provide a sense of visual open space. The City will review and strengthen landscaping standards as necessary to provide green areas within commercial and industrial districts, consistent with strategies outlined in the Urban Design Element. The City will also promote provision of street trees on City streets, in accordance with the Street Tree Master Plan. The City of Orange currently has over zz,000 public street trees along residential and arterial streets. The Street Tree Master Plan was adopted in �999 in an effort to provide guidelines for all future street tree planting projects, as well as for the removal and ��-� _�. �-�: O�xGE��GErrE� PLr.rr NR-35 NATURAL RESOURCES �" � `Av�"�' replacement of trees and shrubs on public rights-of-way or streets.An update to the Street Tree Master Plan will be completed to emphasize aesthetics, theme, and maintenance of both trees and sidewalks. The Master Plan update will also consider safety issues posed by street tree debris and roots. The City will also continue to enforce its Street Tree Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance as part of the City of Orange Municipal Code. The Street Tree Ordinance has clear specifications and requirements for the planting, removal and maintenance of trees and shrubs. The Tree Preservation Ordinance provides protection for healthy, mature trees on private property and provides criteria under which trees may be removed. The Street Tree Master Plan, Street Tree Ordinance, and Tree Preservation Ordinance will help preserve and manage the City's urban forest,and maintain the City's Tree City U.S.A.status. To reduce visual clutter along commercial corridors, the City will work with utility providers to identify existing arterial corridors that would benefit from moving overhead utilities underground and improving the placement of utility service boxes, consistent with the City's Utility Undergrounding Master Plan. Undergrounding minimizes unsightly views of utility lines, which are currently prominent in areas such as the Lincoln Avenue corridor.The City will also encourage developers of all new infill projects to include underground utilities. Where placing utilities underground is not feasible, the City will work with utility providers and developers to relocate utilities away from arterial roadways. The City will also update and implement the sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to reduce visual clutter caused by signage and improper setbacks. Parks and Recreation Plan �' � " �� f Parks and recreation facilities are vital resources for the City. They provide residents with a broad range of health benefits, and the qua(ity of these resources helps attract new residents and businesses to Orange. The City currently lacks adequate lands designated for public parks and open space to meet the recreational needs of its residents. Park facilities and recreation � programs are essential to the health and economic well-being of ` �� Orange residents. The City has made improving its park system and recreational programs a high priority so that all residents can enjoy close access to a playground, a park,or a natural area.The City offers a full range of recreational programs and facilities that are heavily used by people of all ages. This section of the Natural Resources Element establishes long-range strategies and standards for the maintenance of existing park facilities and the development of new parks and recreational programs in Orange. This plan will serve as a basis for future park facilities planning. 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' ,,'.='_"_':��` ; _ . � . .._ _- ;_, �� . •• ` _ • . 1 , /� , � .: i � , � • . ��q �, � , J_ _, ��_�AMBOREERD__ � ----1 �,.� ' � Y'�•� � - � '�.� ' � � � (7 .y,� �a �` � • �1 � \ ;�.. � �� ,�� / �. I,. � � � .. � A � ;� �_�� ' ��♦ \OL ^...� �y \ ' � ��FR , ♦�� '�� 7 � •` �� \oR �J `-j �.�' • � ,�� "� �^��,,, !�� , ♦ \ .� —•v� � � � ♦�♦ � � ; // ��♦ � : /:r'�" ♦ � �/ � �... �'"i..:�� ; � � • �: � � �, ��. � � Z ,�` y �' ,� �..��r �D �' �.A �' , �� . . , 1f , � ,i Z ' o m 3 ..�:. ' � � • �� .� � � � � �' ` z� t % �.,`_ __--- — � ' � � / . • < � ��' -,,-, P , ' S ` ,- � (�.�� ..J � • r � �� R,00R�y .�... ,� I ` �j � � �R�— ---�� l � � � N -- —• . } . '� _ ., — / , � ^ �� ;J l � \/� ♦ �/ � �'•� � 1"Tf � � � c� `� � � ;� ., � � C� �•. . � �;��-,`�— O � i► � �.' � � � H� ♦ � � .�"�'' `�,`.�`',�� Q: ••�.•-► .'� ,� � � � t �� `-. � � � NATURAL RESOURCES A number of key issues will continue to affect the City's ability to maintain and expand recreation facilities and services in coming years. First, the easternmost portion of the �ity will continue to experience a substantial amount of residential development. The increased population will require a full range of services, including those related to parks and recreation. These needs are addressed by the parklands provided in the development plan for East Orange. The recreation needs of the older, well established neighborhoods in Orange will also have to be monitored, particularly in light of the combined public desire for more parkland and the expanded opportunities for mixed-use residential and commercial development advocated by the Land Use Element Additional issues and concerns that will have a bearing on the future maintenance and development of parks and recreation facilities include the following: ■ Orange will find it increasingly difficult to finance major capital improvements for parks. In addition, obtaining land for new park sites in the western portion of the city is challenging because the amount of undeveloped land is limited,and costs and competing priorities for this land have increased. ■ Orange is presently deficient in improved recreational open space, according to standards established by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).A number of park sites have been acquired that,when developed,will reduce the gap between the standards and available parkland.Also,school grounds,through joint use agreements with the City,will help to meet parkland needs. ■ Orange maintains and provides a wide range of specialized facilities such as game courts, athletic fields,and community buildings in existing parks. However,additional facilities are needed to meet future demands. ■ A number of easements, including those for flood control, rail lines,and utilities, are located in Orange and present the City with unique opportunities to expand the existing system of trails and bikeways. ■ Recent trends in land use law will make it increasingly difficult for the City to reserve private open space lands for future recreational use. Park Types A Master Plan for the City's park facilities and recreation and community services was completed in November �999. The Master Plan for Parks Facilities establishes an organized and structured process for the development of new recreation facilities and the renovation of existing City parks and facilities. The Plan also discusses the preservation of open space and the development of new recreational programs. The City maintains three types of park facilities: neighborhood parks, community parks, and special use recreational facilities. Neighborhood Parks (4 to io acres) provide for the daily recreation needs of residents in the immediate area. Typical facilities may include landscaped picnic areas, tot lots, hard court areas, multipurpose ball fields, and limited parking. __ .;._ _� .o:�--� ORr+NGE GExE�. Pr�rr NR-39 >:��e_ _�-�, _.�: NATURP.�L RESOURCES v� �� Community Parks (�5 to 4o acres) are larger in scale and provide a greater variety of recreational opportunities and facilities. Six of the community parks(Hart, Grijalva, EI Camino Real, EI Modena, Handy, and Shaffer) host active organized sports leagues and have lighted sports fields. Special use recreational facilities provide a wide range of activities to serve the community. These facilities include joint-use properties and historic community assets such as Plaza Park, Pitcher Park,and Depot Park and Veterans Memorial. �� Orange's parks also provide passive recreation opportunities that include walking, hiking, and biking. Most of the parks have picnic sites, many with barbeques. Programs for seniors Q•�are available at the Orange Senior Center. The senior program is largely funded by the City and administered by a non-profit organization. Orange also provides a wide variety of recreational programs for all ages. Many of the programs are joint ventures with local nonprofits, commercial vendors or volunteer groups. The most popular activities include swimming and sports. Parks Inventory and Acreage Standards Figure NR-5 shows the locations of City parks and recreation facilities, and Table NR-z provides a summary of the City's existing parks, recreation and joint-use facilities, future planned City parks,and County regional parks. The City owns and has developed zz parks,which consist of about z46 acres of parkland, and also enjoys about i9 acres of additional joint-use school/City recreation facilities. Additional parkland is planned in the eastern portion of the planning area. A combination of active and passive neighborhood parks, as well as a sports park, will be developed to serve the new population in East Orange.The City may also consider the use of joint school/park facilities if the option presents itself. The precise location and size of future parks will be defined in conjunction with the approval of specific development plans and as further elaborated on in the future preparation of planned communities or specific plans. Because of proximity in East Orange to the existing or proposed natural and/or active regional parks, along with the extent of scenic open space preserved in the immediate area, the emphasis on park planning should be on active neighborhood or sport park facilities. Table NR-3 presents estimates of the City's current and future ratios of parkland per �,000 persons. Separate ratios are presented for facilities provided or planned for by the City and those provided or planned for by the County. To calculate the parkland ratio per �,000 residents, the acreage of currently developed City parks, City open space areas, and joint-use recreation facilities listed in Table NR-z are combined for a total of about z56 aeres. Given the City's estir�-�ated zo�4 popufation of �39,z79, this equates to a current ratio of i.84 acres of current parkland per �,000 persons, which is notably lower than the National Recreation and Park Association's recommendation of 3 acres per �,000 population. According to this recommendation, the City has a current park shortage of approximately i6z acres. However, City residents also enjoy access to approximately i,i87 acres of County regional parks. 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' � � ,/��-� --� �� ( - . x � Z %• ��,�.: j zm I . � - ti--�.--., � • �� / � I ,�' . / ' . �Y 1 C�'y��■ ; /..J � � � � � ��FF,�e ��' `-�� /J� � � \° _°� ✓1 �.: • � ��-� � � ' oa � � o, i � �.ti.�..J ..1 �. � � '\.�� / T� �. 1..,�d' 1 � �/� t� .� � -�� . \ � � ' ♦ � �� ,,� � � - ��___� � � , , �, i�;i l^`�J� � � • � _ rh ` � 'v1 � f'lt�, � � �.�/'•`� �.I'h � N` � p'.=-;, � ••�1�',^ ��A � `� :' � ��? � � � � � i�� `, � , . ,a.-: _-5- �-=��: � �J' NATUR.AL RE SOURCE S Table NR-z Orange Park System Inventory Date Location Acquired Acres Function (for City parks) Belmont Park 4536 E.Via Escola Ave. �994 z.5o Neighborhood Cerro Villa Park 585o Crest de Ville i97t z6.7o Open space Eisenhower Park z864 N.Tustin Ave. �969 i6.46 Community EI Camino Real Park 40o N.Main St. �978 i8.67 Community EI Modena Basin Hewes St.&Jordan Ave. �973 7•37 Neighborhood EI Modena Park 555 S.Hewes St. �974 9•3Z Neighborhood Fred Barrera Park 838o East Serrano Ave. zoo6 3.0o Neighborhood Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek 368 N.Prospect Ave. zoo3 37.0o Community Handy Park zi43 E.OakmontAve. i978 7.3t Neighborhood Hart Park 70�S.Glassell St. �934 4�.76 Community iz.00 Open space Killefer Park 6i5 N.Lemon St. �956 �4•95 Neighborhood La Veta Park 3705 E.La Veta Ave. �956 �.6z Neighborhood i.00 Open space Olive Park z84i N.Glassell St. i975 8.oz Neighborhood Pitcher Park zo4 S.Cambridge Ave. i99z o.5o Special use. Plaza Park Plaza Circle �886 o.7z Special use Santiago Hills Park 804o E.White Oak Ridge �990 7•95 Neighborhood Serrano Park 2349 Apache Creek Dr. zoo4 4.0o Neighborhood Shaffer Park �93o Shaffer St. �964 7.3z Neighborhood Veterans Memorial at Depot Park �oo N.Atchison St. i887 0.44 Special use Yorba Park i90 S.Yorba St. �96z 8.54 Neighborhood Steve Ambriz Memorial Park 6io Riverbend Parkway zoo8 io.5o Neighborhood Subtotal Current City Parks z37.65 Fred Kelly Stadium 39zo Spring St. z.00 Joint-use(OUSD) McPherson Athletic Facility* 333 S.Prospect Ave. �997 g.00 Joint-use(OUSD) Santiago Canyon College 8045 E.Cha�,man Ave. z.58 Joint-use(RSCCD) Subtotal Current Joint-use Agreements �3•58 Irvine Company I East Orange N/A** 6.0o Neighborhood Irvine Company II East Orange N/A** 3.0o Neighborhood Subtotal Planned Future Parks 9.00 Subtotal City Current and Planned Future Parks and Joint-use Facilities z6o.z3 Irvine Regionai Park East Orange N�A*** 477 Regional Park Santiago Oaks Regional Park Northeast Orange NJA*** 356 Regional Park Peters Canyon Regional Park East Orange NIA*** 354 Regional Park Subtotal County Regional Parks �,�87 TotalParkAcreage ��447•z3 Sources: Orange Master Plan for Park Facilities, �999; Community Services Department staff interview, zo�5; Orange County Parks Department,zoo7. Notes: * Although the McPherson Athletic Facility encompasses i8 acres,the City of Orange only uses the facility half of the time.This results in the designation of 9 acres of joint-use acreage allocation. ** Planned future parks scheduled for construction. *** Regional parks not owned by the City. �=- 3 :.:a�--�:: O�SrcE GErrE�, Pr.�rr NR-43 „,, ., p �,:. . � � . . NATUR.AL RE SOURCE S ��+�� j�� Table NR-3 Park Ratio Calculations Current(zo�4) Future (post-zo3o) Population:i39,z79 Population:�78,47� Ratio(Acres/ Ratio(Acres/�,000 Acres i,000 Population) Acres Population) City parks,open spaces and joint-use facilities z5i.z3 i.8o z6o.z3 i.46 County regional parks i,i87 8.5z i,i87 6•65 Total �,443•33 ��•33 �,449•33 8•1z Note: Population totals,City park acreages,and resulting ratios are based on the zoo7 incorporated City limits.They do not include the City's sphere of influence,where parks are provided and maintained by the County of Orange. parkiand ratio, the ratio improves to approximately �0.36 acres of parkland per �,000 population. If further growth occurs in accordance with policies described in the Land Use Element, Orange's population may increase to approximately�78,47i at some point in time after zo3o. Assuming that the planned park improvements in east Orange (described in Table NR-�) are completed prior to zo3o,this would result in a future ratio of�.46 acres of parkland per�,000 reSidents. Approximately z75 acres of additional parkland beyond the planned parks in east Orange is required to achieve the recommended ratio of 3 acres per �,000 population. An additional 63z acres would be required to achieve the desired ratio of 5 acres per �,000 persons, as stated in General Plan policy. If County regional parks are factored into the ratio, the future ratio would be approximately 8.� acres of parkland per i,000 population. Strong demand and immediate need exist for more parks, ,�� accessible open spaces, active recreational areas, and well- ,, lit multi-use facilities in Orange. The current shortage of parkland in Orange has caused the City to develop joint-use facilities agreements, specifically with the Orange Unified School District (OUSD) and Rancho Santiago Community �_ j . College District. Although joint-use arrangements have ,�, .� �” '� i i� '� been successful,they are sometimes difficult to implement, �� hr� �� '- �� - a�;,,�� ,��; ,. and result in the City being able to claim only 5o percent of ��,,�:,�.,, � .�,�. _-�,N, �.- -� <�_�.;' the use or effectiveness of a facility toward its objectives. New Parks and Recreation Facilities Because City residents will benefit from additional parkland and recreation programming, Orange will work actively to acquire, build, and maintain additional parkland and park facilities. Specifically, the City will pursue adding approximately z46 acres of additional parkland beyond the inventory of current and planned facilities listed in Table NR-z, in order to achieve a minimum parkland ratio of 3 acres per�,000 persons by zo3o, working toward a desired ratio of 5 acres per �,000 persons by zo5o. The City will evaluate progress toward achieving this goal in a report to the City Council and community every five years. _ ..�-:�� r �.:.�=:: O�rrGE GErrE� Pr�rr NR-44 -�- �: �;;. .. NATURAL RESOURCES As a separate, but compatible, objective, the City will work with the County to facilitate the provision of overall parkland, inclusive of both City facilities and County regional parks, at a ratio of io acres per �,000 population. Achieving this objective by zo3o would require acquisition of an additional 303 acres of parkland beyond the inventory listed in Table NR-�, and this additional acreage could be provided by either the City or the County. To support these objectives, the City will require dedication of parkland at a rate of 3 acres per i,000 anticipated residents or payment of in-lieu fees for new residential projects. ` Payment of in-lieu fees constitutes sufficient mitigation for parks impacts under California law, and new development projects cannot be required to directly mitigate existing parkland deficiencies. However, the City will utilize fees collected to the fullest extent possible to improve current park facilities and to acquire additional larids for the construction of new parks. To increase incentives for new projects to provide viable, active park space,and to help compensate for current parkland deficiencies, the City will offer a variety of development incentives, including transfer of development rights (TDR) strategies, to developers of residential or mixed-use projects who are willing to provide community open space in . ��. , n �W excess of the standard 3 acres per �,000 persons a ,;: requirement. TDR refers to a method of transferring �. . development rights from one property to another or from one part of a property to another part of the same property. In this context, a TDR would allow for conservation of open space or creation of a new community park at one location, in exchange for increased density or larger building sizes at another location. Furthermore, the City will continue to pursue all available joint-use opportunities with school districts, community college districts, and institutions, including Chapman University, in an effort to increase the utility of spaces throughout the City that are already functioning as open space. In its reviews of mixed-use developments within the focus areas established in the Land Use Element, the City will encourage such developments to include not only required park space but also common open spaces, portions of which may be required to be accessible to the public. Meeting the stated needs for additional recreational open space will also require the City to pursue new types of parks and open spaces, such as pocket parks, linear parks, publi� plazas and paseos. Provision of these spaces is strongly encouraged by land use policy supporting the development of mixed-use residential and commercial areas in the Land Use Element. The City will also acquire land for, build, and maintain parks currently identified in the Master Plan for Parks Facilities, and will amend the Master Plan on a periodic basis to reflect current conditions. The City's Park, Planning and Development Commission is currently working through the planning stages of several new parks throughout the City, which are identified within the Master Plan for ParGcs Facilities. �_— a�. O�rrGE GErrERxt, P�rr NR-45 +I ��3� -•• '' . . • ' - •. . i .• • . . . - . ' . •' . �.,.� .. ...- .., •. � . � � � � '' ' ' � � . �*1Sp�. ... . .. .. . . , � ' ' . . , . � � , .+ � ,.. . .} . . � y . � . i111. •� - . ' . � . ,.�.. . . ��f,�:'YT�.'1ik'�,�y 'r_ ._• ._.'��:�'�' � w NA.TURA.L RE SOi7RCE S '� '�� Site Selection Standards for New Parks The�City of Orange and areas within the City's sphere of influence have grown considerably in recent decades. While the rate of growth in the future is difficult to predict, thousands of new housing units will be constructed during the next several decades, both in east Orange and within the focus areas established in the Land Use Element. This in turn will require the development of new parks and facilities, and of convenient ways to access them. A major goal of the City's Community Services Department is to make sure that all future park sites obtained through dedications or purchases are adequate in terms of ineeting the recreational needs of the City. A "park" that is inaccessible, lacks usable open space, or is otherwise constrained has limited utility to the residents it is designated to serve. To ensure that this does not happen,the following standards are established to apply to the acquisition of new parkland: ■ The service area should not be divided by natural or man-made barriers such as arterial highways,railroads,freeways, and commercial or industrial areas that would render the site inaccessible or undesirable as a park. ■ Neighborhood parks should be located adjacent to elementary schools whenever possible.The primary consideration should be whether the existing school has adequate play space to serve both its educational needs and the needs of the neighborhood for playground space. ■ The site for a community park should be of sufficient size to include a recreation building unless adjacent school facilities can be designated to serve public uses when school is not in session. . - ■ The site for a neighborhood park should have street frontage. If it is located where adjacent streets are not sufficient for parking,the site should have a parking lot. Community park sites should have direct access to an arterial street. � ■ All neighborhood and community park sites shoufd be accessible by foot, by bicycle,or within a short drive. Santiago Creek and the Santa Ana River Santiago Creek is one of a limited number of natural creeks in southern California, and provides recreational, ecological, flood control and cultural benefits to the City. Orange residents strongly identify with the Creek, and are unified in their desire to preserve the natural characteristics of the Creek, and to use it as a link that connects City parks and other gathering places. Residents also seek long-term preservation of the hydrologic and ecologic functions of the creek. In �999, the City applied for, and was granted, technical assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to prepare a conceptual master plan for Santiago Creek. The plan, which is under preparation, will address three major components: recreation trails, open space, and flood control. The City will continue to work -�- �-�� .�:.� O�rrG� GErrs� P�rr NR-46 �� NATURAL RESOURCES toward completion of the Visron Plan for Santiago Creek, and will implement its recommendations, consistent with General Plan policies concerning the Creek. The Santa Ana River also provides important flood control benefits and recreational opportunities for City residents. Current and planned land uses located along the Santa Ana River are among the City's highest intensity uses, providing great opportunities to improve access to the recreational trails that follow the River. The City supports future development of highly-visible access points to the River, particularly at Chapman Avenue, Katella Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue. Also, the City seeks to partner with the City of Anaheim, resource agencies, water districts, the Orange County Flood Control District, and community organizations to complete a vision plan for the Santa Ana River, similar to efforts currently underway for Santiago Creek. A key objective of the vision plan should be achieving more flexible use of the Santa Ana River corridor as a recreational amenity. For both Santiago Creek and the Santa Ana River, the City supports preserving undeveloped portions of the waterways to support riparian habitat areas and improve surface water quality. Such preservation would be accomplished through the use of Open Space land use designations. For portions of Santiago Creek that abut developed areas, the City desires that future commercial and residential projects respond to the presence of the creek as a community and ecological amenity to be incorporated in their site plans, building design and orientation, and landscaping. Recreational Programs and Services The City will also establish an ordinance to provide opportunities for funding for recreational services and facilities. Additionally, Orange will off-set and minimize impacts to the existing system caused by increased population associated with new residential development. Comprehensive Trails Network Trails serve important transportation and recreational needs for both City residents and visitors. They also help link the community through greater accessibility between neighborhoods, employment and retail centers, civic and cultural areas, nature areas, and schools. Pedestrian trails and bikeways enhance Orange's community mobility, provide opportunities for recreation and exercise, and also reduce dependence on the automobile. Orange's warm, dry climate and generally flat landscape make it perfect for walking and bicycling amenities such as trails,walkways and bike paths. The City experienced tremendous growth in the �98os. During the �98g General Plan update, the City Council identified a need for additional recreational opportunities and recognized that construction on previously undeveloped areas rendered many "open spaces" no longer usable or accessible to the public. Recognition of this need was the motivation for development of the Recreational Trails Master Plan in �993. Master Plan objectives include: goals for development of the trails system, a set of design standards, and an implementation and management maintenance program. Implementation of the Master Plan relies on the combination of City efforts and the efforts of a dedicated, well-informed and highly organized group of trail activists who devote their time and economic resources to -�.�� --� .�,:,,� ORANGE GErrERP_L PzAN NR-47 NATURAZ RESOURCES � � � preserving and enhancing current trails and to developing and maintaining new trail opportunities. The City is pursuing strategies for the maintenance and enhancement of the following community trail assets: ■ Over 7o miles of existing trails ■ Numerous City and County administered parks and open spaces located throughout the City that provide natural destination points, staging areas,and rest areas ■ Santiago Creek,which provides potential for a trail traversing the City from east to west, with connections to regional trails on each end ■ The Santa Ana River,which provides multiple benefits, including a multi-purpose recreational trail that connects the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean Additionally, �04 miles of proposed future trails are planned throughout the City on land currently used for a variety of purposes, including flood control, railroad rights-of-way, and roadways. Although the City's trails are heavily used by residents, often trails are located in areas that are disconnected and not readily accessible from neighborhoods. For example, horse trails are located in single-family neighborhoods, and pedestrian trails are located in equestrian areas. The City will work in the future to refine the definition, purpose and use of trails, as well as appropriate links and access from neighborhoods. The City has also put a high priority on creating a trail network that links the City's open spaces, featuring the Santiago �reek Trail as the spine of the network. Orange recently completed a paved bike trail along Santiago Creek from Tustin Street to the Santa Ana City limit, at which point the trail continues on to Main Place Mall and the Discovery Science Center. Three additional segments of this bike trail are complete; they connect Tustin Street to Grijalva Park, as well as Collins Avenue along Santiago Creek, and then travel north from Walnut Avenue to Collins Avenue along the City-owned portion of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail Right-of-Way. The Santiago Creek Trail then extends through the City with a future connection to the regional Santa Ana River trail to Santiago Oaks Regiona) Park and wilderness areas east of Orange. The �ity will continue to work toward designing a comprehensive trail system that is highly accessible and safe for those who wish to use it. Additional information, maps and policies related to Orange's comprehensive trails system are provided in the Circulation&Mobility Element. NATURAL RESOURCE IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, capital improvements, and ongoing collaborations with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific implementation measures for this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. - - � OxArrGE GErrEx�z Px�rr NR-48 �c�� O I S E E��.�r �- � � -�� ,; =� INTRODUCTION AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE The urban environment contains a variety of noise sources that can affect the way people live and work. Some types of noise are only short-term irritants, like the pounding of a jackhammer or the whine of a leaf blower. These noise sources can generally be controlled through City noise regulations, including noise ordinances. However, certain noises, such as freeway, road, aircraft, and train noise, may be permanent fixtures in the community, diminishing its quality of life. In Orange, because of its location, transportation corridors are the major source of noise. Orange's Vision for the �uture, presented in the Genera! Plan intrc�duction, includes the following objectiu�r�t�ted to the Noise E(emertt: ■ The�ity will work to improve the quality of life fior all residents by providing residential, comrnercial, industrial,and public uses that exist in harmc�ny witM the surrounding;urban and natearal en�ir�nments. The Noise Element is a mandatory General Plan element, required by California's Health and Safety Code Section 46o5o.oi. The goal of the Noise Element is to identify problems and noise sources threatening community safety and comfort and to establish policies and programs that will limit the community's exposure to excessive noise levels. It addresses both existing and foreseeable future noise abatement issues. Purpose of the Noise Element Recognizing that excessive or unusual noise can have significant adverse impacts on human health and welfare,the state has developed definitive guidelines for determining community noise levels and for establishing programs aimed at reducing community exposure to noise levels defined to be adverse. Policies, plans, and programs outlined within the Noise Element are designed to minimize the effects of human-caused noise in the community, and to improve residents' quality of life by regulating and reducing noise, particularly within residential areas and near such noise-sensitive land uses as residences, hospitals, convalescent and day care facilities, schools, and libraries. The Element provides direction regarding best practices and strategies to protect City residents and businesses from severe noise levels. The Noise Element recognizes that multiple noise environments exist within the City, including rural, suburban, and urban environments. As Orange evolved from a rural agricultural town to a bustling suburban community in the middle to late zoth century, the noise environment similarly changed. Rural roads were replaced by the arterials and freeways present in Orange today. Relatively quiet suburban residential noise levels became =;; ._.,,�� Ox�rrGE GErrEx�. Pz�x N-1 NoisE � - the norm for most City residents.At the outset of the z�st century, Orange still has semi-rural areas in the eastern portions of the City, in addition to the suburban noise environment found in most of its residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. However, a noisier, more urban environment is now emerging in Uptown, and Land Use Element policies promote reinvention of certain City commercial corridors into mixed-use activity centers. At these mixed-use activity centers, residents, shoppers, and businesspeople alike may be exposed to higher noise levels due to traffic and human activity. Scope and Content of the Noise Element The Noise Element consists of three sections: (�j Introduction; (z) Issues,Goals,and Policies;and (3) Noise Plan. This Introduction summarizes the general purpose of the Noise Element. The Issues, Goals, and Policies section outlines the most relevant noise issues affecting the City.The goals are a statement of the general direction and broad ideals that capture the desire of the community. The policies provide potential solutions for decreasing noise. The Noise Plan defines noise standards, presents noise contour maps, and recommends strategies to achieve goals and implement policies. Implementation programs for the Noise Element are provided in an Appendix to the General Plan. The Noise Element addresses noise concerns that influence the comfort and quality of life of Orange residents. Excessive noise may originate from many sources, including vehicle traffic on freeways and arterial roadways, construction activities and machinery in industrial areas, railroads, and aircraft. Beyond direct mitigation strategies to address these sources of noise, the City is also committed to establishing and upholding guidelines for noise levels compatible with various types of land use activity. Mixed-use residential and commercial development presents unique noise reduction challenges. Although located in commercial environments, the residential portions of mixed- use projects are nonetheless subject to residential noise standards and guidelines established by the state. Strategies to address noise in these environments focus on incorporation of noise reducing measures in project design. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements Accomplishing the goals and policies of the Noise Element requires coordination with other related components of the City's General Plan. Other topics that are affected by the Noise Element include the Land Use,Circulation&Mobility, and Housing Elements. Impacts of noise policies and programs on the Land Use Element arise during identification of noise sources and noise-sensitive uses. The noise contours and land use compatibility standards contained in the Noise Element should be used when making planning and development decisions. ,�„k.�a.. , _,.�; OxArtGE GErrEx�. Px�rr N-2 _ �..._ _. , - NoISE The contents of the Noise Element are also related to the Circulation &Mobility and Housing Elements, because Orange's primary noise sources include freeways, arterial roadways, railways, and aircraft. In turn, Noise Element policies are intended to mitigate excessive noise along transportation routes and direct housing to appropriate sites away from sources of excessive noise. ISSUES , GOALS AND POLICIES Certain areas of Orange are subject to high levels of noise from one or more of the following sources: freeways and arterial roadways, construction activities and machinery in industrial areas, railroads, aircraft, and fireworks noise from nearby Disneyland and Angel Stadium.All of these noise sources reduce the quality of life within the City. Considering noise sources in the planning process, identifying the noise impacts of potential development projects, and planning accordingly are effective methods of minimizing the impacts of noise on residents. The goals, policies, and implementation programs of the Noise Element address seven issues: (�)noise and land use compatibility; (z)vehicular traffic noise; (3)train noise; (4)aircraft noise; (5) noise associated with mixed-use development; (6) industrial noise; and (7) construction, maintenance,and nuisance noise. Noise and Land Use Compatibility Land use directly affects noise compatibility, because higher noise levels often associated with industrial, commercial, and mixed commercial and residential development can encroach upon more noise-sensitive land uses. Noise-sensitive land uses include: residences, hospitals, convalescent and day care facilities, schools, and libraries. Noise producing and noise-sensitive land uses should be either sufficiently separated or sufficiently buffered from one another to ensure that sensitive uses are not exposed to unacceptable noise levels. Proposed land uses should be compatible with existing and forecasted future noise levels. Incompatible land use noise exposures should incorporate noise attenuation and/or control measures within project design to reduce the noise to an acceptable interior level of 45 A- weighted decibels (dBA) community noise equivalent level (CNEL) or lower, as required by state regulations (CCR Title z4) for residential uses. (For an explanation of these terms and the relative noise levels of common noise-producing activities, see the discussion accompanying Table N-z in the"Measuring Noise" section that follows.) GOAL�.o: Promote a pattern of land uses compatible with current and future noise levels. Policy i.�: Consider potential excessive noise levels when making land use planning decisions. Policy i.z: Encourage new development projects to provide sufficient spatial buffers to separate excessive noise generating land uses and noise-sensitive land uses. Policy�.3: Incorporate design features into residential and mixed-use projects that can be used to shield residents from excessive noise. Policy�.4: Ensure that acceptable noise levels are maintained near noise-sensitive uses. Policy�.5: Reduce impacts of high-noise activity centers located near residential areas. _..� Ox�xGE GErrEx�. Px�rr N-3 NOISE �-�• „� -- Policy�.6: Require an acoustical study for proposed developments in areas where the " existing and projected noise level exceeds or would exceed the maximum allowable levels identified in Table N-3. The acoustical study shall be performed in accordance with the requirements set forth within this Noise Element. Vehicular Traffic Noise Vehicular traffic is the most common source of noise experienced throughout the City. Primary sources of traffic noise include:the Interstate 5 and State Route(SR)-zz,-55,-57, and -9� Freeways which surround and traverse the City; the SR-z4�/z6� Foothill Transportation Corridor; and City arterial roadways. Arterials such as State College Boulevard/The City Drive, Chapman Avenue, La Veta Avenue, Batavia Street, Glassell Street, Tustin Street, Katella Avenue, and Jamboree Road are all high traffic volume roadways that generate traffic noise levels well above 65 dBA CNEL. Traffic noise is dependent on vehicle volume, speed, flow, and fleet mix,as well as distance from the roadway to the receptor. GOAL z.o: Minimize vehicular traffic noise in residential areas and near noise-sensitive land uses. Policy z.�: Encourage noise-compatible land uses along existing and future roadways, highways, and freeways. Policy z.z: Encourage coordinated site planning and traffic control measures that minimize traffic noise in noise-sensitive land use areas. Policy z.3: Encourage the use of alternative transportation modes such as walking, bicycling, mass transit, and alternative fuel vehicles to minimize traffic noise. Policy z.4: Continue to work with the �alifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA), and Transportation Corridor Agencies(TCA)to install, maintain, and update freeway and highway rights-of-way buffers and soundwalls. Policy z.5: Work toward understanding and reducing traffic noise in residential neighborhoods with a focus on analyzing the effects of traffic noise exposure throughout the City. Train Noise � Train noise currently experienced within the City results from the locomotive engines and warning horns associated with rail operations. These daily operations tend to produce high short-term noise levels that can be a source of annoyance to nearby sensitive uses. Depending on the number of daily movements, train operations also have the potential to generate noise levels that exceed 65 dBA CNEL along the rail corridors. GOAL 3.0: Minimize train noise in residential areas and near noise-sensitive land uses. Policy 3.�: Encourage noise-compatible land uses and incorporate noise-reducing design features within transit oriented, mixed-use development near rail corridors. �.,�;.�_. �.. � � �� ORANGE GENERAI, PLAN N-4 __ >� - Noz sE Aircraft Noise Although no airports or airfields are located in Orange, noise generated by aircraft overflights can be noticeable throughout the City. Aircraft operations associated with John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, and even Los Alamitos Army Airfield use the airspace above the City in arrival and departure operations.The general noise environment in the City also includes helicopter noise from private, police, emergency medical, and news/traffic monitoring helicopters. GOAL 4.0: Minimize aircraft related noise in residential areas and near noise-sensitive land uses. Policy 4.�: Continue to provide input to the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission as appropriate to minimize airport noise. Policy 4.z: Continue to work with regional, state, and federal agencies, including officials at John Wayne Airport and Long Beach Airport, to implement noise-reducing measures and to monitor and reduce noise associated with aircraft. Policy 4.3: Continue to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration, Caltrans Division of Aeronautics,and the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission regarding the siting and operation of heliports and helistops in order to minimize excessive helicopter noise. Mixed-use Development Mixed-use development projects often include both residential uses located above or in close proximity to commercial uses and stand-alone multi-family residential uses, especially in areas served by rail and bus transit, along major roadways and the railroad corridor. Noise generated by commercial uses can include mechanical equipment operations, maintenance activities, public address systems, vehicles, entertainment, parking lots, loading operations, and trash collection, as well as pedestrian and business patron noise. A unique challenge presented by mixed-use development is that on one hand, such uses desire locations along busy street corridors and within activity centers, and on the other hand, state-mandated interior noise requirements for residential uses must be met within the residential portions of such use. GOAL 5.0: Minimize commercial activity noise in residential portions of mixed-use areas where residential units are located above commercial uses or within the same development. Policy 5.�: Encourage the design and construction of mixed-use structures to minimize commercial noise within the residential components of the development. Policy 5.z: Encourage new mixed-use development to locate the residential component of the development away from noise-generating sources such as mechanical equipment, entertainment facilities, gathering places, loading bays, parking lots, driveways,and trash enclosures. Policy 5.3: Encourage residential developments within mixed-use developments and located adjacent to commercial or retail and entertainment related uses to notify potential residents that they may be affected by noise from these uses. -��, -.-. _.�-�_�: OxArrGE GErrEx�. P�rr N-5 Noi sE �m=, ,��., Industrial Noise Industrial land uses have the potential to generate noise that can be considered intrusive to sensitive land uses. Depending on the type of industrial operation, noise sources could involve mechanical equipment, loading and unloading of vehicles and trucks, as well as amplified or unamplified communications.The level and intrusiveness of the noise generated also vary depending on the size of the facility, type of business, hours of operation, and location relative to sensitive land uses. GOAL 6.0: Minimize industrial activity noise in residential areas and near noise- sensitive land uses. Policy 6.�: Encourage the design and construction of industrial uses to minimize excessive noise through project design features that include noise control. Policy 6.z: Encourage industrial uses to locate vehicular traffic and operations away from abutting residential zones as much as possible. Construction, Maintenance, and Nuisance Noise Construction operations and maintenance vehicles such as refuse trucks and parking lot sweepers generate noise throughout the City.Although these types of noise sources tend to be short term, temporary, and limited, they can be a source of annoyance, especially during the late night or early morning hours. GOAL 7.0: Minimize construction, maintenance vehicle, and nuisance noise in residential areas and near noise-sensitive land uses. Policy 7.i: Schedule City maintenance and construction projects so that they generate noise during less sensitive hours. Policy 7.z: Require developers and contractors to employ noise minimizing techniques during construction and maintenance operations. Policy 7.3: Limit the hours of construction and maintenance operations located adjacent to noise-sensitive land uses. Policy 7.4: Encourage limitations on the hours of operations and deliveries for commercial, mixed-use, and industrial uses abutting residential zones. NozsE PT.AN Noise is most often defined as unwanted sound. Potential noise problem areas are considered to be those areas where ambient noise levels exceed established noise standards, and areas where sensitive land uses are exposed to excessive ambient noise levels. Excessive noise is viewed as a disturbance, especially to residential communities and other noise- sensitive uses. Noise sources in Orange fall into two categories: transportation oriented and non-transportation oriented. Examples of transportation oriented noise include noise generated by vehicles, airplanes, and rail cars operating within the City. Examples of non- transportation noise include noise generated from mechanical or industrial processes and lawn equipment. �� w� Ox�rrGE GErrEx� Pzarr N-6 _._ x�. - NoISE The most prevalent noise source within the City is vehicular traffic on highways, freeways, toll roads, and arterials—specifically, the I-5, SR-55, SR-57, SR-9� and SR-zz freeways that surround and pass through the City; the SR-z4� toll road that crosses the eastern portion of the City;and the many arterial roadways that traverse almost all areas of the community. Other noise sources include passenger and freight rail operations, industrial facilities, loading docks and mechanical equipment at retail centers. Periodic sources of noise include train traffic(Amtrak, Metrolink, and freight trains); aircraft overflights into and out of John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, and Los Alamitos Army Air Station; helicopter traffic along the Main Street and Katella Avenue corridors and over residential neighborhoods; sporting and exhibition events and fireworks shows in the City of Anaheim; and operation of trucks and machinery throughout Orange's industrial areas. Measuring Noise Although sound can be easily measured, the perception of noise levels is subjective and the physical response to sound complicates the analysis of its effects on people. People judge the relative magnitude of sound sensation in subjective terms such as noisiness or loudness. Sound pressure magnitude is measured and quantified using a logarithmic ratio of pressures, the scale of which gives the level of sound in decibels (dB). Table N-� presents the subjective effect of changes in sound pressure levels. Table N-� Changes in Sound Pressure Levels,dB dB Change Change in Apparent Loudness +�-3 dB Threshold of human perceptibility +�-5 dB Clearly noticeable change in noise level +�-io dB Half or twice as loud +�-zo dB Much quieter or louder Source:Engineering Noise Control,Bies and Hansen(�988). To account for the pitch of sounds and an average human ear's response to such sounds, a unit of ineasure called an A-weighted sound pressure level (d6A) is used. To provide some perspective on the relative loudness of various types of noise, Table N-z lists common sources of noise and their approximate noise levels. Many metrics have been developed to account for the way humans perceive sound. The most common of these descriptors are the average "equivalent" noise level (Leq), the Day Night noise level (Ldn), and the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL). Leq represents a measure of the average noise level at a given location over a specified period of time. Ldn and CNEL are based on a z4-hour Leq which applies offsets to evening and nighttime noise levels to account for the increased sensitivity of people to noise occurring at night.The Ldn is a z4-hour average sound level (similar to a z4-hour Leq) in which a �o dB penalty is added to any sound occurring between the hours of io:oo p.m. and 7:0o a.m. CNEL is similar to Ldn, except that a five dB penalty is also added for noise occurring during evening hours from . _..., ,�_ �� :w u_,._�: :v� __ _ - Oxr�xGE GEr�� Pr�rr N-7 No�sE � �- 7:0o p.m. to io:oo p.m. Therefore, both the Ldn and CNEL noise metrics provide z4-hour averages of noise level exposure at a particular location, with temporal adjustments that reflect the increased sensitivity to noise during the evening and nighttime hours'. CNEL is the noise level descriptor, consistent with state guidelines, applied by the City throughout this Noise Element to describe the current and future noise environment affected by transportation-generated noise. Table N-z Typical Noise Levels of Common Outdoor and Indoor Activities �ommon Outdoor Activities Noise Level(d6A) Common Indoor Activities � Rock Band Jet Fly-over at i,000 feet .. Diesel Truck at 5o feet,at 5o mph •• Food Blender at three feet �• Garbage Disposal at three feet Noisy Urban Area,Daytime Gas Lawn Mower at three feet � Vacuum Cleaner at�o feet Commercial Area Normal speech at three feet Heavy Traffic at 30o feet .� Large Business Office Quiet Urban Daytime � Dishwasher Next Room Quiet Urban Nighttime �. Theater, Large Conference Room (background) Quiet Suburban Nighttime � Library Quiet Rural Nighttime Bedroom at Night,Concert Hall(background) • Broadcast�Recording Studio Lowest Threshold of Human Hearing • Lowest Threshold of Human Hearing Source: Table N-zi36.z of California Department of Transportation's Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol(October i99$)• Noise Standards and Land Use Compatibility Orange has developed its own land use compatibility standards, based on recommended parameters from the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, that rate compatibility in terms of normally acceptable, conditionally acceptable, normally unacceptable, and clearly unacceptable. Using these land use compatibility guidelines, the City has established interior and exterior noise standards. ' In practical implementation CNEL and Ld„could be used interchangeably for traffic generated noise as the difference between these two descriptors for urban/suburban noise levels is less than one d6. � ��.n - ORANGE GENERAI, PLAN N-8 _.� ,, t�. _. - NozsE The City's compatibility standards provide only for normally acceptable conditions, based on state recommendations and City land use designations. The City's Land Use Compatibility standards are presented in Table N-3. These standards, which use the CNEL noise descriptor, are intended to be applicable for land use designations exposed to noise levels generated by transportation related sources. Land use compatibility noise exposure limits are generally established as 65 dBA CNEL for a majority of land use designations throughout the City. Higher exterior noise levels are permitted for multiple-family housing and housing in mixed- use contexts than for single-family houses. This is because multiple-family complexes are generally located in transitional areas between single-family and commercial districts or in proximity to major arterials served by transit, and a more integrated mix of residential and commercial activity (accompanied by higher noise levels) is often desired in mixed-use areas close to transit routes. These standards establish maximum interior noise levels for new residential development, requiring that sufficient insulation be provided to reduce interior ambient noise levels to 45 dBA CNEL. The City's land use compatibility standards are based first on the General Plan land use designation of the property, and secondly on the use of the property. For example, within the Urban Mixed-use designation, a multiple-family use exposed to transportation related noise would have an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL, and an interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL. Noise standards for multiple-family and mixed-use land use designations shown in Table N-3 are higher than those for rural or single-family residential areas, reflecting the gradually changing character of Orange and a more urban environment planned for certain areas of the City.The standards shown in Table N-3 are purposefully general in nature, and not every specific land use which could be accommodated within each General Plan designation is identified. Application of the standards will vary on a case-by-case basis according to location,development type, and associated noise sources. When non-transportation (stationary) noise is the primary noise source, and to ensure that noise producers do not adversely affect noise-sensitive land uses, the City applies a second set of standards when planning and making development decisions. These hourly and maximum perFormance standards (expressed in Leq) for non-transportation or stationary noise sources are designed to protect noise sensitive land uses adjacent to stationary sources from excessive noise. Table N-4 summarizes City stationary source noise standards for various land use types.These standards represent the acceptable exterior noise levels at the sensitive receptor. For City analysis of noise impacts and determining appropriate mitigation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in addition to the maximum allowable noise level standards outlined in Tables N-3 and N-4, an increase in ambient noise levels is assumed to be a significant noise impact if a project causes ambient noise levels to exceed the following: ■ Where the existing ambient noise level is less than 65 dBA,a project related permanent increase in ambient noise levels of 5 dBA CNEL or greater. ■ Where the existing ambient noise level is greater than 65 dBA,a project related permanent increase in ambient noise levels of 3 dBA CNEL or greater. �� t ORarrGE GErrEx�z PzArr N-9 NozsE - �.� Table N-3 Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure—Transportation Sources Land Use CNEL(dBA) Designations Uses Interior'�3 ExteriorZ (as shown on Figure LU-5) Estate Low Density Residential Single-family,duplex,and multiple-family 45 65 Low Density Residential Mobile home park N/A 65 Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Neighborhood Single-family 45 65 Mixed-use Mobile home park N�A 65 Neighborhood Office Professional Old Towne Mixed-use Multiple-family,mixed-use 45 654�s General Commercial Transient lodging—motels,hotels Yorba Commercial Overlay 45 65 Urban Mixed-use Sports arenas,outdoor spectator sports N/A N/A Urban Office Professional Auditoriums,concert halls,amphitheaters 45 N�A Office buildings,business,commercial and 5o N�A professional Light Industrial Manufacturing,utilities,agriculture N/A N/A Industrial Public Facilities and Institutions Schools,nursing homes,day care facilities, 45 65 hospitals,convalescent facilities, dormitories Government Facilities—offices,fire 45 N�A stations,community buildings Places of Worship,Churches 45 N�A Libraries 45 N�A Utilities N�A N/A Cemeteries N/A N�A Recreation Commercial Playgrounds,neighborhood parks N/A 70 Open Space Golf courses,riding stables,water N�A N�A Open Space—Park recreation,cemeteries Open Space—Ridgeline Resource Area Notes: (i) Interior habitable environment excludes bathrooms,closets and corridors. (z) Exterior noise level standard to be applied at outdoor activity areas;such as private yards,private patio or balcony of a multi-tamily residence.Where the location of an outdoor activity area is unknown or not applicable,the noise standard shall be applied inside the property line of the receiving land use. (3) Interior noise standards shall be satisfied with windows in the closed position.Mechanical ventilation shall be provided per Uniform Building Code(UBC)requirements. (4) Within the Urban Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Mixed-Use, Old Towne Mixed-use, and Medium Density Residential land use designations,exterior space standards apply only to common outdoor recreational areas. (5) Within Urban Mixed-Use and Medium Density Residential land use designations,exterior noise levels on private patios or balconies located within z5o feet of freeways(I-5,SR-57,SR-55,SR-zz,or SR-z4i)and Smart Streets and Principal Arterials identified in the Circulation&Mobility Element that exceed 7o dB should provide additional common open space. N/A=Not Applicable to specified land use category or designation Source:Alliance Acoustical Consultants,modified by EDAW,zoo8 Fy�,_... -°�,��ll � -�-r::; Ox�rrGE GErrExAr, Pr�x N-10 — �_:.. � NozsE Table N-4 Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure—Stationary Noise Sources Noise Level Descriptor Daytime(7 a.m.to to p.m.) Nighttime(io p.m.to 7 a.m.) Hourly Equivalent Level(Leq),dBA 55 45 Maximum Level(LmaX),dBA 70 65 Notes: (i) These standards apply to new or existing noise sensitive land uses affected by new or existing non-transportation noise sources,as determined at the outdoor activity area of the receiving land use.However,these noise level standards do not apply to residential units established in conjunction with industrial or commercial uses(e.g.,caretaker dwellings). (z) Each of the noise levels specified above should be lowered by five d6 for simple tone noises,noises consisting primarily of speech or music, or for recurring impulsive noises. Such noises are generaliy considered by residents to be particularly annoying and are a primary source of noise complaints.These noise level standards do not apply to residential units established in conjunction with industrial or commercial uses(e.g.caretaker dwellings). (3) No standards have been included for interior noise levels.Standard construction practices that comply with the exterior noise levels identified in this table generally result in acceptable interior noise levels. (4) The City may impose noise level standards which are more or less restrictive than those specified above based upon determination of existing low or high ambient noise levels.If the existing ambient noise level exceeds the standards listed in Table N-4,then the noise level standards shall be increased at 3 dB increments to encompass the ambient environment. Noise level standards incorporating adjustments for existing ambient noise levels shall not exceed a maximum of 7o dB Leq. Noise Contours and Impact Areas The community noise environment can be described using contours derived from monitoring major sources of noise. Noise contours define areas of equal noise exposure. Future noise contours have been estimated using information about both current and projected future land use development and traffic volumes. The contours assist in setting policies for distribution of land uses and establishing development standards. A study of baseline noise sources and levels was completed by Alliance Acoustical Consultants in November zoo4. Noise level measurements were collected during a typical weekday at z8 locations throughout Orange. Criteria for site selection included geographical distribution, land uses suspected of noisy activities, proximity to transportation facilities, and noise-sensitive land uses. The primary purpose of noise monitoring was to establish a noise profile for the planning area that could be used to estimate levels of current and future noise. Measurements represent motor vehicle noise emanating from freeways, the local roadway network, and industrial land uses. Typical noise sources measured during the short-term survey included vehicular traffic, aircraft, trains, emergency sirens, industry, mechanical equipment, sporting events, firework shows, children playing, motorcycles, car alarms, and car audio systems. Of all these sources, traffic noise was determined to be the predominant noise source. Figure N-� identifies noise contours for baseline year zoo4. Major arterials and the railroad and freeway network represent the major sources of noise. A number of areas are exposed to traffic noise from arterials in excess of 65 dBA CNEL, including areas near State College Boulevard/The City Drive, Chapman Avenue, La Veta Avenue, Batavia Street, Glassell Street, Tustin Street, Katella Avenue, and Jamboree Road. OxArrGE GErrEx�. Pr�rr N-11 No�SE --- -- : The Land Use Element indicates that the planning area will accommodate additional future growth, accompanied by an increase in citywide traffic volumes. Traffic volume increases represent the major anticipated measurable new noise sources in the community over the long term. Potential future ambient noise levels can be estimated by modeling. Figure N-z displays projected year zo3o noise contours based upon future traffic levels. Figure N-z indicates that noise levels may be expected to rise in areas where roadways will experience the greatest increase in traffic volumes over time. Specifically,these areas include Tustin Street, State College Boulevard/The City Drive, Chapman Avenue, Jamboree Road, Santiago Canyon Road, Glassell Street, Main Street, I-5, SR-57, SR-zz, SR-S5, SR-z4�, SR-z6�, the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad, and throughout the City's industrial area, Identification of Noise Problem Areas Potential noise problem areas are considered to be those areas where ambient noise levels exceed established noise standards and areas where sensitive land uses are exposed to ambient noise levels in excess of standards identified in Tables N-3 and N-4. For the most part,these problem areas lie along freeways,toll roads, and arterial and secondary roadways where noise barriers have not been installed. Beneath the landing pattern for aircraft approaching John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Long Beach Airport, and Los Alamitos Army Air Station, some residents in the area find the aircraft noise disturbing. The aircraft noise may be considered an intermittent, recurring noise problem. Helicopter noise from private, police, emergency medical, and news and traffic monitoring helicopters also contributes to the general noise environment in the City, particularly approaching University of California lrvine (UCI) Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Orange County(CHOC). An additional noise problem cited by residents citywide is noise associated with the operation of hand-held, motorized leaf blowers. Gasoline powered blowers, which are generally used to clear debris from driveways, sidewalks, and landscaped areas generate noise levels in the range of 6o to 85 dBA Leq (measured 5o feet from the source). This noise level may exceed the standard established for stationary noise sources during both daytime and nighttime hours. Noise Control Techniques The most efficient and effective means of controlling noise is to reduce noise at the source. However, regarding noise generated from transportation systems, the City has no direct control over noise produced by trucks, cars, and trains, because state and federal noise regulations preempt local laws. Given that the City cannot control transportation noise at the source, City noise programs and standards focus on reducing transportation noise along freeways, arterial roadways, and rail corridors, through noise reduction methods that interrupt the path of the noise or directly shield the receiver. The emphasis of such noise reduction methods should be placed on site planning and design. Such reduction measures may include building orientation, spatial buffers, landscaping, and noise barriers. The use of noise barriers, such as sound walls, should be considered as a means of achieving the noise �� ,�..-.-�:: Ox�xGE GErtEx�. Pi.Arr N-12 �. _ NoisE standards only after all other practical design-related noise reduction measures have been integrated into the project. Sound walls may not be desirable in some cases, such as intersections in commercial areas where visibility and access are important. Additionally, effective acoustical design features in new development can provide additional interior noise reduction. Regarding stationary and non-transportation generated noise, noise levels are to be addressed at the source as a primary focus. For mixed-use development in particular, acoustical design should be applied that isolates residential portions of mixed-use development from both commercial portions and external noise sources. When it is not feasible to address stationary noise at the source, the aforementioned noise reduction methods will be employed to reduce noise exposure to the levels presented in Table N-5. The most common and feasible method to control exterior-to-interior noise levels is achieved through improvements to the building structure and use of wall/fa4ade treatments that reduce noise levels. Buildings constructed consistent with the Uniform Building Code (UBC) typically provide approximately�5 dBA of exterior-to-interior noise level reduction(NLR)with windows open, and z5 dBA of NLR with windows closed. Therefore, special consideration must be given to reducing interior noise levels to the required 45 dBA CNEL at noise-sensitive land uses exposed to noise levels in excess of 6o dBA. The NLR of a wall element or building fa4ade can be calculated by first assuming a generalized A-weighted noise frequency spectrum for roadway traffic noise.Then,the composite transmission loss of the various wall materials and the wall's structural design is considered in determining the resulting noise level in the receiving room. After correcting for room absorption, the overall noise level in the room is calculated. The ability to perform these calculations requires detailed floor plans and fa4ade construction details. 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O . ,� ; � � \.� � z I., �,�:f� . ,. -, • o • 1 �' ��•� � � � .. � � � 1 % � . � O • ,.� ; � � � �� f� r* •.�,,... ..r- � � �y � �� t, ^L � H � `�� _ NozsE Table N-5 Sample Interior Noise Control Measures Noise Exterior to Interior Exposure Noise Level Reduction Noise Control Measures and Fa4ade Upgrades Level (NLR)Required to Achieve 45 dBA CNEL a s6o dBA i5 dBA Normal construction practices consistent with the Uniform Building Code CNEL are typically sufficient. 6o dBA to zo dBA Normal construction practices consistent with the Uniform Building Code 65 dBA are sufficient with the addition of the following specifications: CNEL . Air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems are installed so that windows and doors may remain closed. . Windows and sliding glass doors are mounted in low air infiltration rated frames(0.5 cfm or less). . Exterior doors are solid core with perimeter weather-stripping and threshold seals. 65 dBA to z5 dBA Normal construction practices consistent with the Uniform Building Code 7o dBA are sufficient with the addition of the following specifications: CNEL . Air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems are installed so that windows and doors may remain closed. . Windows and sliding glass doors are mounted in low air infiltration rated frames(0.5 cfm or less). . Exterior doors are solid core with perimeter weather-stripping and threshold seals. . Glass in both windows and exterior doors should have a Sound Transmission Classification(STC)rating of at least 30. . Roof or attic vents facing the noise source of concern should be boxed, or provided with baffling. Notes: (i) The information listed in this table is sample guidance for interior noise control recommendations and is not intended for application to individual development projects,renovations,or retrofits.Noise-sensitive land uses located in areas with noise level exposures exceeding 6o dBA CNEL should have a detailed acoustical analysis performed on a case by case basis. City Noise Control Ordinance The primary tool used to implement noise policy will be the City's noise control ordinance (Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.z4, Orange Municipal Code). The ordinance gives the City authority to regulate noise at its source and thereby protect noise-sensitive land uses. It also establishes exterior and interior noise standards for all residential properties. The ordinance specifies permitted days and times for construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of real property, and exemptions to the ordinance. The City will continue to apply provisions of the noise control ordinance, and will modify the noise ordinance as needed to respond to policy direction within this Element, including the noise standards specified in Table N-4, and policies addressing noise in mixed-use land use districts. �:� - -.- .� Ox�arGE GEr�xAz PzArr N-19 NozsE . .r, . _ State Noise Standards The City will continue to enforce state laws which set forth requirements for the insulation of residential dwelling units from excessive and potentially harmful noise. Title z5, Section �o9z of the California Administrative Code establishes exterior and interior noise standards for multi-family residential development. Units established in areas where ambient noise levels exceed 65 dBA CNEL must incorporate noise reduction features into project design and construction. To reduce exterior noise levels, open space and other outdoor private areas should be shielded from the primary noise source (e.g., a freeway or railroad track). Insulation must be provided to reduce interior ambient noise levels to 45 dBA CNEL or lower, pursuant to Title z4 requirements.The City will continue to enforce these regulations. Particular challenges arise in the application of standards to mixed-use areas. Residential portions of mixed-use projects must meet the 45 dBA CNEL Title z4 interior noise requirements while located on busy commercial corridors. This obligation can be met by incorporating design features that insulate residential uses from commercial portions of the project. Sound Walls Along Toll Roads, Arterials, and Secondary Roadways The City will encourage Caltrans and the TCA to abide by Section zi5.5 of the State Streets and Highway Code, which establishes a priority system for constructing noise barriers in the form of sound walls along freeways, to minimize exposure of residential or other noise- sensitive land uses to excessive freeway noise. Furthermore, all new residential development proposed adjacent to toll roads, arterials, and secondary roadways will be required to buffer itself by providing sound walls or a combination of berms and walls designed to achieve the noise and land use compatibility standards indicated in Table N-3 within common open spaces. In the event that sound walls are used, the analysis should include evaluation of multiple reflections between parallel noise barriers (e.g., large structures, noise barriers on each side of the highway) which could reduce the acoustical performance of individual barriers or result in unintended impacts to other parts of the community. Land Use Policy and Design of Residential Projects To mitigate non-transportation-related noise, the City will require site plan adjustments, higher insulation performance, spatial buffers, and other mitigation measures to absorb and block sound as needed. Design features incorporated into residential projects can be used to shield residents from excessive noise. For example, bedrooms, balconies and open space areas can be located away from streets and focused toward the interior of a project.The City will develop guidelines to assist developers to design structures that respond to noise concerns. Acoustical Studies Under certain conditions, the City may require acoustical studies to be prepared as part of the development review process to ensure adequate analysis of proposed development projects. Acoustical studies will be required for all discretionary projects where any of the following apply: ,.� ��: O�rrGE GErrExz�x, Pr�rr N-20 . a >� NoisE ■ The project includes a noise-sensitive land use that is located within the existing or future 65 dBA CNEL contour for transportation noise sources. ■ The project will cause future traffic volumes to increase by z5 percent or more on any roadway that fronts a sensitive land use. ■ The project will expose a noise-sensitive land use to a stationary noise source or vibration source exceeding the standards outlined in Table N-4. Such stationary sources may include mechanical equipment operations, entertainment venues, and industrial facilities. ■ The project includes a noise-sensitive land use in the vicinity of existing or proposed commercial and industrial areas. ■ The project is a mixed-use development that includes a residential component.The focus of this type of acoustical study is to determine likely interior and exterior noise levels and to recommend appropriate design features to reduce noise. An acoustical analysis prepared in accordance with this Noise Element shall: ■ be the financial responsibility of the applicant seeking City approval of a project; ■ be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics; ■ include representative noise level measurements with sufficient sampling periods and locations to adequately describe local conditions and predominant noise sources; ■ estimate existing and projected cumulative noise in terms of CNEL or Leq, and compare those noise levels to the adopted standards and policies of the Noise Element; ■ recommend appropriate mitigation to achieve compliance with the adopted policies and standards of the Noise Element.Where the noise source in question consists of intermittent single events,the report must address the effects of maximum noise levels in sleeping rooms in terms of possible sleep disturbance;and ■ estimate noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented. Truck Routes Truck traffic generates noise that can disturb people in residential and other noise-sensitive land uses. Heavy trucks will not be permitted to drive through residential neighborhoods. Truck routes in Orange are located mostly in the general industrial area in the western part of the City, as well as on the higher capacity roadways that traverse the planning area. Truck routes are identified for such purposes as noise reduction, safety, roadway maintenance, and traffic operations. The Orange Municipal Code identifies trucks as motor vehicles designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and having an unladen weight of six thousand pounds or more. � O�rrGE GEr�x�x. Pr�rr N-21 NozsE �= � �.s - Air Traffic Noise To lessen the impacts of noise associated with air traffic into and out of John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, and Los Alamitos Army Air Station, the City will participate in regional efforts to require airlines to use quieter aircraft. Also, the City will work with airport officials and surrounding jurisdictions to restore instrument approach patterns (as opposed to visual approach) at John Wayne Airport. Finally, the City will continue to register noise complaints with the airport's Noise Abatement Office to ensure airport officials are made aware of any noise problems. A limited number of heliports and helistops are located throughout the City, with the most active locations being UCI Medical Center and Childrens' Hospital of Orange County. Helicopter operations at these facilities are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, Caltrans Division of Aeronautics, and the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission. The City will work with these parties to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to helicopter operations. Rail Traffic Noise The City has established a "quiet zone" along portions of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad corridor. Federal Railroad Administration regulations allow cities to delineate zones where trains are not allowed to blow warning horns. Without a formally established "quiet zone", trains approaching all railroad crossings that intersect public streets are required to � blow a warning horn at the intersection to warn motorists and pedestrians. "Quiet zones" may reduce noise impacts at these crossings, and will continue to_be supported so long as they do not increase traffic and pedestrian hazards. NOISE IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies, and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, capital improvements, and ongoing collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific implementation measures for this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. � ��: OxArrGE GErrE�r. Pzr�rr N-22 _ .. NoisE Introduction and Vision for the Future.......................................................................................:................1 Purposeof the Noise Element...............................................................................................................1 Scope and Content of the Noise Element..............................................................................................2 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements.......................................................................................2 Issues, Goals and Policies.........................................................................................................................3 Noise and Land Use Compatibility.........................................................................................................3 VehicularTraffic Noise...........................................................................................................................4 TrainNoise.............................................................................................................................................4 AircraftNoise..........................................................................................................................................5 Mixed-use Development........................................................................................................................5 IndustrialNoise.......................................................................................................................................6 Construction, Maintenance, and Nuisance Noise..................................................................................6 NoisePlan..................................................................................................................................................6 MeasuringNoise ....................................................................................................................................7 Table N-1 Changes in Sound Pressure Levels, d6............................................................................7 Table N-2 Typical Noise Levels of Common Outdoor and Indoor Activities......................................8 Noise Standards and Land Use Compatibility .......................................................................................8 Table N-3 Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure—Transportation Sources.....................................10 Table N-4 Maximum Allowabie Noise Exposure—Stationary Noise Sources..................................11 Noise Contours and Impact Areas....................................................................................................11 Identification of Noise Problem Areas..................................................................................................12 NoiseControl Techniques....................................................................................................................12 N-13 Figure N-1 2004 Noise Contours.........................................................................................15 tv-15 Figure N-2 2030 Noise Contours.........................................................................................17 Table N-5 Sample Interior Noise Control Measures.........................................................................19 City Noise Control Ordinance...........................................................................................................19 StateNoise Standards......................................................................................................................20 Sound Walls Along Toll Roads, Arterials, and Secondary Roadways .............................................20 Land Use Policy and Design of Residential Projects.......................................................................20 AcousticalStudies............................................................................................................................20 TruckRoutes....................................................................................................................................21 AirTraffic Noise....................................................................................................................................22 RailTraffic Noise..................................................................................................................................22 NoiseImpiementation..............................................................................................................................22 OxArrGE GErrExax, PLarr N-23 �..��.��,�� .� a��. �a�� {�� .��'��R�C; �� `�i.��'� �� ,� .��_ . �...�::-.�: INTRODUCTION AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Orange's sense of place and strong community identity can be attributed, in large part, to efforts by the City and community members to recognize and preserve the traditions and physicai features that are manifestations of its culture and history. Special efforts have been made by the City through the preservation of catalogued historic maps, directories, photos, documents, and other assorted memorabilia in the City's Local History collection at the Orange Public Library & History Center. In addition, careful planning and adoption of protective regulations have encouraged retention of significant physical features, such as buildings, parks, signage, and landscape elements, that communicate the City's cultural, historical, and architectural past. Orange's Visian far the Future, described in the General Plan Introductipn, reco�nizes the City's historical and cultural resources, and iYaclude� the folfowing, objectives related ta `. Ora�ge's cu{tural resourcess t `` The City will build upon exisfiin��ssets to treate a living,�cfive,ar�c!dive�se envir�nment `"that�omplemerl�Fs all lifestyles�nd enhances neighborhoods,withau��cornprot�tising the vakuec�resourees thatmake Or�nge unigue. ■ The City will continue effarts to pratect and enhance its historic core.This sarrre type of care and attention wiU be applied throughout the rest of the City: ■ We will continue to protect our critical wafiersheds, such as Santiago Creek, and other significant natural,open space,and cu(tural resources. This Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan is an outgrowth of previous actions taken to recognize historic resources within the City. Such actions include undertaking surveys of historic resources, adopting the City's first Historic Preservation element in i98z, and designating the local Old Towne Historic District.This Element is also an effort to expand the City's historic preservation program to ensure recognition and preservation of the City's diverse cultural resources. By identifying and sustaining historically or culturally significant places, the City of Orange strengthens community identity and enriches lives, providing not only a constant reminder of the culture and history of the local community, but also a valuable educational resource to residents and visitors alike. This Element also addresses the City's continuing commitment to supporf the educational and informational resources provided through its public libraries, which also serve as community gathering places. �- �-�-�s �� -�.�-.� ORAI3GE G�rrE�t P� CR-1 CULTURAL RESOURCES -- -��: �� -a-� Purpose of the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element The Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element is not a state-mandated element of the General Plan, but it is important because it provides guidelines to preserve those resources that represent the history and culture of Orange. Specifically, its purpose is to provide guidance in developing and implementing programs that ensure the identification, designation, and protection of cultural resources in the City's planning, development, and permitting process. The Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element also identifies ways in which the City can encourage and coordinate with private property owners in support of historic preservation. Scope and Content of the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element The content of the Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation Element is organized into three sections: �.) Introduction; z.) Issues, Goals, and Policies;and 3.) The Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation Plan. The Introduction sets the stage by defining the purpose of the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element and outlining the legal framework and historical context for Orange's cultural preservation issues. The Issues, Goals, and Policies section describes the City's intent to protect and preserve its historic and cultural resources, and provides guidelines and direction on how to accomplish the related goals. The Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Plan shows how these goals and policies will be achieved and implemented. Detailed descriptions of the various implementation programs recommended within this Element can be found in the Appendix to the General Plan. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements The Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element is most closely tied to the Land Use, Urban Design, and Housing Elements. Protection and promotion of the City's historic and cultural resources affect the Land Use Element by designating certain neighborhoods and resources as valuable reminders of the City's cultural past and placing certain restrictions on land uses and development. The Urban Design Element is influenced by the history of the City in particular because design and physical guidelines also help to visually integrate references to the City's past in the appearance of streetscape enhancements and building design. Policies in this Element that encourage adaptive re-use of historic structures for housing affect how the City will accommodate the housing development described in the Housing Element. Legal Framework for Cultural Resource Protection This section describes the various elements that constitute the legal framework of cultural resource protection at the federal, state, and local levels. �,r� ;�.�._ .�.�. O�rrGE GErrE� Pr,Arr CR-2 „,..�.��._�-� ' �u_ CULTURAL RESOURCES National Historic Preservation Act Enacted in �g66, the National Historic Preservation Act The Secretar_o_the►nterior's (NHPA) established the National Register of Historic y f Standards for the Treatment o f Places (NRHP) program under the Secretary of the HistoricPro ep rtiesarebasic Interior, authorized funding for state programs with principles created to help preserve provisions for pass-through funding and participation by the distinctive character of a local governments, created the Advisory Council on historic building and its site,while Historic Preservation, and established the Section �06 accommodating change to meet review process for protecting historic resources affected new needs. by federal undertakings. As part of this process, the Secretary o f the Interior's Standards for the Treatment o f Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Preserving Historic Buildings (Secretary's Standards) were developed to provide guidance to federal agencies in reviewing potential impacts to historic resources. NHPA requires that all states and U.S. territories have a historic preservation office The Certified Local Government(CLG)program and State Historic Preservation Officer. Each �s a partnership among local,state and federal governments.The program encourages the state receives federal funding for the direct participation of local governments in the preservation program, and �o percent of the identification,evaluation,registration,and funding must be passed through to Certified preservation of historic properties and Local Governments(CLGs). promotes the integration of local preservation interests and concerns into local planning and The NRHP is the nation's official list of decision-making processes.To be eligible for historic and cultural resources. Generally, CLG status,local governments must: resources must be more than 5o years old • enforce state and local laws and regulations prior to listing on the NRHP. Properties that forthe designation and protection of have not attained 5o years of age may be historic properties, listed if they are of "exceptional ' establish an historic preservation review importance.” Resources may be eligible for commission by local ordinance, the NRHP if they: ' maintain a sysfem forthe survey and inventory of historic properties, ■ are associated with events that have ' provide for public participation in the local made a significant contribution to the preservation program,and broad patterns of our history; or ' satisfactorily perform responsibilities delegated to it by the state. ■ are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past;or ■ embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values,or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction;or ■ have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. A resource that meets one of the above-referenced criteria must also possess integrity. Integrity refers to the ability of a property to convey its significance. The NRHP recognizes seven aspects or qualities of integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, x�� ..- _� -�° „ O�r;�� G�N�'�z Pr�x CR-3 CULTURAL RESOURCES � - ,_ � �- feeling, and association. To retain integrity, a property must possess several, and usually most,of these aspects. California Register of Historical Resources The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR). The CRHR was established to serve as an authoritative guide to the state's significant historical and archaeologic,al resources (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 5oz4.�). State law provides that in order for a property to be considered eligible for listing in the CRHR, it must be found by the State Historical Resources Comrnission to be significant under any of the following four criteria (which are almost identical to the national criteria)that consider if the resource: ■ is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; ■ is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; ■ embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction,or represents the work of an important creative individual or possesses high artistic values;and/or ■ has yielded,or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. The CRHR also includes properties that: have been formally determined eligible for listing in, or are listed in, the NRHP; are registered State Historical Landmark number 770', and all consecutively numbered landmarks above number 770; are points of historical interest that have been reviewed and recommended to the State Historical Resources Commission for listing; or are city- or county-designated landmarks or districts (if criteria for designation are determined by OHP to be consistent with CRHR criteria). A resource identified as significant in an historical resource survey may be listed in the CRHR if the survey meets all of the following criteria: ■ The survey has been or will be included in the State Historical Resources Inventory. ■ The survey and the survey documentation were prepared in accordance with OHP procedures and requirements. ■ The resource is evaluated and determined by the office to have a significance rating of category i-5 on Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR)form 523• ■ If the survey is five or more years old at the time of its nomination for inclusion in the CRHR,the survey is updated to identify historical resources which have become eligible or ineligible due to changed circumstances or further documentation and those which have been demolished or altered in a manner that substantially diminishes the significance of the resource. � While CRHR criteria are essentially identical to those of the NRHP, not all properties eligible for listing in the California Register are eligible for listing in the National Register. Besides the 'State Historical Landmarks below number 77o were designated as landmarks prior to implementation of the CRHR. -�", �.�<� ---�-=:�_� O�xGE GE�.�xxPs. PzArr CR-4 ,,,. �' -�,,,�„��,�:;;.,r - CULTURAL RESOURCES difference in nomenclature (NRHP criteria labeled A-D), the primary difference between the two registers is that the NRHP imposes a 50-year age requirement whereas the CRHR employs no age requirement. The other major difference between the two registers is the manner in which they weigh physical integrity. In addition to meeting one of the four criteria, CRHR-eligible properties must also retain sufficient integrity to convey historic significance. CRHR regulations provide for the possibility that historical resources may not retain sufficient integrity to meet the criteria for listing in the NRHP but may still be eligible for listing in the CRHR. OHP has consistently interpreted this to mean that a property eligible for listing in the CRHR must retain substantial integrity. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) When a proposed project is expected to cause substantial adverse change to an historical According to the California Environmental resource, the environmental clearance for the 4ualityAct(CEQA)Statutes Section z�o84.�, an historical resource is a resource listecl in,or project usually requires mitigation measures to determined eligible for listing in,the CRHR. reduce negative impacts. Substantial adverse Historical resources included in a local register change in the significance of an historical of historical resources are presumed to be resource means the physical demolition, historically or culturally significant for destruction, relocation, or alteration of the purposes of this section,unless the resource or its immediate surroundings such preponderance of the evidence demonstrates that the significance of an historical resource that the resource is not historically or would be materially impaired. Material culturally significant. impairment occurs when a project: ■ demolishes or materially alters in an adverse manner those physical characteristics of an historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its inclusion in,or eligibility for, inclusion in the California Register;or ■ demolishes or materially alters in an adverse manner those physical characteristics that account for its inclusion in a local register,or its identification in an historical resources survey, unless the public agency reviewing the effects of the project establishes by a preponderance of evidence that the resource is not historically or culturally significant;or ■ demolishes or materially alters those physical characteristics of an historical resource that convey its historical significance and that justify its inclusion in,or eligibility for inclusion in the CRHR, as determined by a lead agency for the purposes of CEQA. The City has adopted Local CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines), amended April ��, zoo6 to provide the City, and anyone intending to carry out a project, with the requirements of the environmental review process established according to state law, local ordinance, and City practices. The Guidelines contain a section pertaining specifically to historical resources. This section establishes the existing Historic Building Survey (�98z with updates from i99z and zoo5) as a recognized list of historical resources within the City pursuant to PRC 5ozo.�(k). The section authorizes use of the Secretary of the Interror's Standards for Rehabilitation, the Guidelines for Rehabilitation, and the Old Town Desrgn Standards (adopted �993 and updated � �- .�._.-�:. _.._ - �. ___� ��...�.. 0�.�.GF GEx�� P�ts CR-5 ... : -', CULTUR.AL RESOURCES }=-- -�;�".� - ��,.,�:�� in �997), for design review purposes. It provides thresholds for substantial adverse change and identifies local categorical exemptions and cumulative impacts analysis. City of Orange Historic Preservation Program The City's historic preservation program has its roots in community interest and outreach during the late-�97os. Spurred by citizen interest in the historic downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods, the City Council formed the official Old Towne Steering Committee in i979 to assess and direct the special planning needs for the square mile of old Orange. Other groups with an interest in Orange history and historic preservation that formed during this period include the Orange Community Historical Society (organized in �973), Preservation Orange (organized in �g8z—no longer extant), and the Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA)(organized in�g86). Soon after its establishment, the Old Towne Steering Committee took action to recognize the unique characteristics of the downtown commercial core, and joined with the Orange Community Historical Society and City officials to nominate the four-block commercial area to the National Register of Historic Places. This area, now known as the Plaza Historic District, was officially listed on the NRHP in �g8z (see Figure CR-�). Also in 1g8z, the City initiated its first historic resources survey to evaluate all pre-�94o homes and buildings in the City of Orange with a primary emphasis on Old Towne. The survey provided guidance in the establishment of the first Historic Preservation Element of the �ity's General Plan,which was adopted in ig83.Soon after,the Old Towne Orange local historic district was established (see Figure CR-�). In i993, Old 7owne Design Standards (amended i997) were adopted to provide design guidelines for proposed alterations and/or demolitions in Old Towne to be reviewed by Planning staff in the Community Development Department and the Design Review Committee(DRC). In �997, a more concentrated version of Old Towne was listed on the NRHP as the Old Towne Orange Historic District (see Figure CR-�). This National Register district was recognized for its significant cultural history related to the City's founding and early history and its concentration of early-period buildings. An update of the historic resources survey was conducted in �99z. This survey served as the basis for the establishment of the local Old Towne Historic District. The survey update was received by City Council and its findings were added to those of the �98z survey. The combined survey is known as the Historic Building Survey pursuant to the City of Orange Local CEQA Guidelines. The City's Zoning Ordinance permits the establishment of historic districts through a zone change process (Orange Municipal Code �7.ozo and �7.�7 Historic Districts). The City's Community Development Department oversees application of the City's Historic Preservation Program including the Mills Act program (discussed in the Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation Plan section below), provision of educational materials, project application review, and permit processes. ._�, �r:7�" - �.:e;c'a - . O�r.rrG� GErrE� Pr�rr CR-6 .,.: ; �, .. a -- _ _, �} . . ,�* a . ,,: ' �� t,,,1� �� !�::f �!�f = ;�' _ - � .��'� < , _ .� l\S1�CliluRF'�tF CS1C>� OR . �i, � T � - 1 �� ... I�:. �� . � . � ' �� .. ' :� � � � .. . . . �� 4 �'�5 C�11.�1 SlE ..... ... . .. . �. . T .} . ._.- . . . .. . .. � . .. 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Individual National Register � • Additional Resources Listed Resources # "— �' i I.Orange Intermediate School- ! ��`��"�� Central Grammar School + _Y��' 2.Orange Union High School ' 3.Lewis Ainsworth House � /.� _� 4.St.John's Lutheran Church / �y .r' F!n E �� ;�� 5.First Baptist Church of Orange , •� / 6.C.Z.Culver House � � ' � �r �� ... �`-�-- �" / r 7.Parker House t . �-•� ��---- ' 8.Porter-French House l•� 10.Irvine Regional Park:21401 Chapman Ave �' I I.Olive Civic Center:3030 N.Magnolia Ave 9.The Plaza .� .. ._> ' Local Historic District National Register of Historic Places N�TM Feec `� Old Towne District � Old Towne Orange Historic District �o aio s�o �.z3o �.eao —••• Planning Area � Plaza Historic District Q individual National Register Listed Resources � Figure CR-� Designated Historic Resources �= ��- - _ _m_��: ORAIQGE GENERAI� PLA1Q CR-7 CULTURAL RESOURCES :,„_L _-�-�.;� Historic and Cultural Context Patterns of Development and Architecture In order to prepare for the future, it is often worthwhile to The full text of the Historic look to the past for inspiration.A review of Orange's dynamic Context Statement for the histpry., covers six important phases: colonization, early City of Orange,including settlement, agriculture and industry, immigration and ethnic citations,photographs and diversity, interwar development, and postwar development. maps,is provided in the The following paragraphs, which are taken from the Historic �ultural Resources Technical Context Statement prepared in conjunction with this General Report,which accompanies Plan, describe significant events within each of these eras, as the General Plan EIR. well as a summary of physical features and characteristics that remain within the community today. Colonization(circa�800-�870) The first landowner in the Orange area was Juan Pablo Grijalva, a retired Spanish soldier. His land extended from the Santa Ana River and the foothills above Villa Park to the ocean at Newport Beach. Along with his son-in-law, Jose Antonio Yorba, he began a cattle ranch and built the first irrigation ditches to carry water from the Santa Ana River. After Grijalva's death, Yorba and his nephew, Juan Pablo Peralta, received title to the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana land grant with a total of 78,94� acres. After California became a state in �848, one member of the extended family that owned the Rancho—Leonardo Cota—borrowed money from Abel Stearns, who was the largest landowner in Southern California. Cota put up his share of the Rancho as collateral. When Cota defaulted on the loan in �866, Stearns filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court to demand a partition of the land so that Stearns could claim Cota's section. As a result, the Rancho was subdivided into �,000 units parceled out to the heirs and the claimants in the lawsuit. Very little above-ground evidence remains from this early period of colonization of the Orange area, although any locations identified as related to the colonization period may yield archaeological evidence. A total of 33 adobes are thought to have been present on three ranchos within the City. Today, the northwest corner of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Orange-Olive Road in Olive is known as the site of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana headquarters. Past excavations in this area revealed the remains of two adobes, including wall remnants, tile floors and associated artifacts. The Grijalva Adobe site at the corner of Hewes Avenue and Santiago Canyon Road is marked by a plaque. This site included at least one adobe and some associated outbuildings. Francisco Rodriquez's property, generally bound by present day Main Street, Walnut Street, the Atchison Topeka Railroad and Collins Avenue, also contained adobes and is associated with this early period. Early Settlement(circa�87o-�9zo) The early roots of the Orange we recognize today had their origins in the partitioning of the original Rancho.Two of the most important historic areas within the City—Old Towne and EI Modena—were established at this time. ��=_.. -�,,,� - ORANGE GENERAL PT,AN CR-8 _„ e_ „.;�s '_-.:. - -;,� CULTURAL RESOURCES Old Towne When Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana was subdivided in the late �86os, a Los Angeles lawyer, Alfred B. Chapman, represented several parties in the partition suit. As payment for his fees, Chapman acquired approximately 4,00o acres. In �870, Chapman hired another lawyer, William T. Glassell, to survey and subdivide his land holdings into farm lots ranging in size from io to 4o acres. With an eye to the future, the founders set aside eight lots in the center of the newly subdivided blocks of land,to be used as a public square.This public amenity is now known as Plaza Square, or simply the Plaza. In honor of the founders, the two main streets, which intersected at the public square, were named Chapman Avenue (running east-west) and Glassell Street(north-south). Orange grew rapidly during the Great Boom of the �88os. New settlers flocked to the region due to the cross-country expansion, inexpensive rail fares, and the balmy Southern California climate. Many of the new settlers entered Orange via the Santa Fe Railroad (later called the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe) Depot four blocks west of the Plaza (currently the site of Orange Metrolink Station, Depot Park, and Veterans Memorial). Much of the real estate boom of the �88os was driven by landowners subdividing their ranches in order to sell individual lots,which were often bought by speculators. By i887, dozens of new subdivisions and four new townsites were laid out. Connecting these new communities were two horse- drawn streetcar systems: the Orange, McPherson and Modena; and the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin lines. By the late i87os and early�88os,the population of Orange was large enough to support the construction of civic buildings and gathering places such as churches, schools, and public parks. As the city continued to grow and lots were further subdivided, the new residents named the streets after the towns they came from in the East,such as Batavia and Palmyra. The settlement first tried to incorporate in �873 under the name Richland. The post office rejected this application because there was another settlement by that name in Sacramento County. The name was changed several years later and Orange was incorporated on April 6, �888. At the time of incorporation, Orange was about three square miles, with 60o people who predominantly lived on small family ranches surrounding the town. Although most residents lived on working farms, some homes—generally for the town's doctors, lawyers, and merchants—were built on the small lots surrounding the Plaza. After the boom of the �88os, major construction in Orange lay dormant for over ten years. With the new century came growth in the town's citrus industry and an increase in economic prosperity. The Plaza soon became the commercial and social hub of Orange and the principal banks, newspapers, stores, and public institutions were built around its edges along Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street. Residential development, which increased to meet growing demand, occurred on the secondary streets beyond the Plaza and commercial center. Many commercial, residential, civic, and religious buildings from Orange's early settlement years remain today, in addition to the Plaza developed in the �88os. Early brick commercial buildings in the Pfaza area include the C.M. Woodruff store (�885), D.C. Pixley store (�886), and Wells Fargo (originally Bank of Orange) building (�886). Existing religious buildings ,__,��,:��-,: �_:�.:- �_:,,�-�;� O�SrG� Gr.rr�,R� Pr.asv CR-9 CULTURAL RESOURCES �s- � --�� • „--5= � include the First Baptist Church (�893), St. John's Lutheran Church (�9�4), and Trinity Episcopal Church (�908). Later buildings in the Plaza Square area include Watson's Drug Store (�900), the former First National Bank (igz8), and the W.O. Hart Post Office (�9z6). Early homes were built in the Victorian or Queen Anne style, characterized by a vertical emphasis with simple, jigsawn ornamentation, particularly around the porch, windows, and entry. During the years before World War i, residential styles evolved to include Classical Revival and Craftsman homes. EI Modena Paralleling the early settlement of Old Towne was the establishment of another town located approximately three miles to the east. Known as EI Modena,this small enclave evolved from a Quaker village into a citrus-farming Mexican-American barrio over the course of its nearly �zo-year history. San Francisco millionaire and philanthropist David Hewes became one of the primary developers in the area when he bought hundreds of acres around �885. By �886, there were 40o people living in EI Modena. In �888, a horse drawn streetcar connected EI Modena to Orange. By �889, the building boom was over and the population declined. The area re- established itself as a fruit growing area and became known for its mild climate and rich capacity for farming. A number of relatively unaltered, small,wood-framed bungalows are scattered throughout EI Modena, including an eight-building bungalow court on Hewes Street at Montgomery Place. Friends Church, the anchor of the original settlement of EI Modena, still exists on Chapman Avenue at Earlham Street, although it has been converted into a restaurant.The footprint of Hewes Park remains at the intersection of La Veta Avenue and Esplanade Street, although the park has since been sold as private lots. Small expanses of unaltered open space still exist to the south and east of EI Modena, although almost all of the former agricultural areas have been developed. Agriculture and Industry(circa�880-�950) Water became the critical element for ongoing prosperity. In �87�, the A.B. Chapman canal began bringing water from the Santa Ana River to the townsite,with ranchers digging lateral ditches to their farms. By �873, settlers began to develop wells, tapping into a water table only i8 feet below ground. A drought in �877 motivated local ranchers to buy out the water company and form the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company(SAVI). As a cooperative water venture, SAVI was vital to the agricultural development of the arid Southern California region. Beginning in the i88os, the transcontinental railroad system granted growers in Orange County access to markets across the nation. The introduction of reliable irrigation and transportation systems was accompanied by a surge in agricultural production and productivity in Orange County. This was particularly true in Orange, where from �88o to i9So, citrus and other agricultural industries were the predominant influences on the economic,political, and cultural development of the City. By�893, citrus had become so dominant that the Orange County Fruit Exchange (now known as Sunkist) was organized and incorporated. This organization constructed its headquarters building at the northeast corner of Glassell Street and Almond Avenue. ..:: . --� - ORarrGE GErrs� P�rr � CR-10 • �.�y. . .•� �;;;,u� CULTURAL RESOURCES The citrus industry continued to grow until the Great Depression. Between i933 and �935, unemployment in Orange County grew to �5 percent.This led to labor issues that culminated in a farm workers strike in�936. Another blow to the citrus industry occurred in the i95os with the spread of"Quick Decline" disease, which resulted in reduced crops and loss of trees. This, combined with the strong demand for housing after World War II and the need for developable real estate, began to diminish the once-powerful role of the citrus industry. By the late �99os, the citrus packing industry had steadily moved out of Orange County. Three historic packinghouse complexes survive within Old Towne. The oldest existing packinghouse is the former Red Fox Orchards packinghouse, built in �go9, a Pueblo Revival, wood frame building at �z8 South Cypress Street. The Villa Park Orchard Association's packinghouse complex, built in �9�9, is located at 35o North Cypress Street. This former Santiago Orange Growers Association packing plant was built to take advantage of the Santa Fe Railway on the west side and the Pacific Electric on the east. The Villa Park Orchards Association's offices are located one block north of the packinghouse at 544 North Cypress Street. This building was formerly the segregated Cypress Street School, built in �93� to educate the Mexican and Mexican-American children of Cypress Street Barrio and EI Modena. SAVI's �93i headquarters are located at �54 North Glassell Street. Another building of agricultural importance is the Orange County Fruit Exchange, or Sunkist Building, located at �95 South Glassell Street. From the late �9zos through the �94os, the Orange Mutual Citrus Association operated a packinghouse at 4z6 West Almond Avenue adjacent to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe tracks. In later years, the Orange Cooperative Citrus Association occupied the building. Numerous other industrial buildings remain throughout Orange, concentrated around the railroad tracks running north-south parallel to Cypress Street. In �9z7, the Western Cordage Company, a rope manufacturer established in �9z3, moved into what had been the Richland Walnut Association Building at 50� West Palm Street. In igz8, the California Wire Company (renamed the Anaconda Wire Company in �930) built a complex of industrial buildings adjacent to the rail line between Palm Avenue and Maple Avenue at zoo-zg6 North Cypress Street. The Chapman University Film School currently occupies a portion of the original complex. The buildings feature industrial steel windows and skylights to light the interior work areas. In �g�4, the Orange Contracting and Milling Company built their yard and mill at zz5 North Lemon Street. The false front industrial building consists of a wood frame sheathed with corrugated sheet metal panels. Another false front industrial building within the district is the structure at �45 North Lemon Street, which features pressed metal panels on the wall of the street fa4ade. Residential construction associated with industry in Orange centered on bungalows, which became popular, affordable housing for workers. Imitating large, high-style Craftsman homes, these homes were decidedly smaller, usually one story, and were less expensive to construct. Storekeepers, bakers, contractors, packinghouse operators, teachers, carpenters, and laborers occupied many of the bungalows that remain throughout Old Towne. ..: - _ _ �._.,_... - �{ _.�,��.�. ORPStGE GENER�L PLAN CR-11 CULTURAL RESOURCES - . _��--J.�.:,�_�_ � ►mmigration and Ethnic Diversity(circa tg�o-�980) Two international events had significant effects on EI Modena and Orange in the �gios: the Mexican Revolution and World War I. Beginning around �9io, many Mexican families came to the U.S., seeking refuge from the chaos sparked by the Mexican Revolution. When the U.S. entered World War I in ig�7, men across the country were drafted into the war effort. As a result,the fruit harvesting workforce dwindled,creating employment opportunities for these new immigrants. The increased demand for workers and the influx of Mexicans supported two vibrant communities:the Cypress Street Barrio and EI Modena. EI Modena By the �9zos, EI Modena began to take on a distinctly Mexican character. Many Mexican- American EI Modena families worked in packinghouses and orchards. The area was surrounded by fruit tree groves, isolating it from the rest of Orange. Isolation and segregation from white residents of Orange were facets of life for the residents of EI Modena and the Cypress Street Barrio. Many popular recreational activities were segregated, including movie theaters. Mexican-Americans were restricted from playing ball in public parks and their use of the community pool was limited to Mondays, because the pool was drained on Monday night.The impact was felt even at the schools,where Mexican- American student enrollment was restricted to "La Caballeriza" ("The Barn"), a two-room wooden schoolhouse behind the Lemon Street School. The breakthrough came in �947 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of League of United Mendez v.westminster sought a court injunction that would order integration of Latin American Citizens in the case Mendez v. schools in the Westminster,Santa Ana, Westminster, ordering that "school districts not Garden Grove,and EI Modena school segregate on the basis of national origin." In the districts. Basis for the suit was provided by wake of Mendez came the landmark Brow�n v. conditions in EI Modena where the Board of Education decision in �954• As integration segregated Lincoln and Roosevelt schools slowly commenced, many disgruntled Anglo _ sat side-by-side on Chapman Avenue, families moved away, settling in newly drawn making an easy comparison of separate school districts that were often"re"-segregated. and unequal educational opportunities for Mexican-American children.The original Some of the small bungalows from this period still site of these two schools has since been exist in largely modified forms, typically with redeveloped. clapboard siding, gabled roofs, and small entry porches. The most significant commercial building from this period is "La Morenita," a market that still exists on the corner of Washington Avenue and Earlham Street. Around �gzg, the Moreno family, one of the oldest families in EI Modena, constructed the small, western false-front building. Cypress Street Barrio Mexican citrus workers settled on Cypress Street beginning in �893 when a packinghouse was built on the 30o block of North Cypress. Growers realized that having an easily accessible, stable, and permanently housed workforce assured a lessened chance of labor problems. Residents of the Cypress Street Barrio were a tight-knit group with many new �,�..�...,�..� - - v:,�--- O�rrGE GErrExr�. Pr�rr CR-12 �,__ ,;_Y CULTUR.AL RESOURCES residents coming from the same villages in Mexico. Today, some residents can trace their family's neighborhood roots back four generations. To support this population, Cypress Street Barrio's small businesses included grocery stores, bakeries, tortillerias, restaurants, bathhouses, automobile shops, barbershops, and pool halls. The Friendly Center, Inc., one of the oldest non-profit family resource centers in Southern California, offered "Americanization" courses, homemaking classes, health clinics, and childcare services to Cypress Street Barrio residents. In addition,the popular jamaicas, or church street fairs,were held in front of the Friendly Center during the late�94os. The Cypress Street Barrio still retains some of its original early zoth-century character in the form of small bungalows, commercial buildings, and packinghouses. The Mission Revival style Friendly Center, Inc. building was built at 4z4 North Cypress in �9zz; the original structure has been remodeled for commercial and residential use. Among the long-standing businesses along North Cypress Street were the Cayatano "Pete" Cruz grocery store (440 North Cypress), Filiberto Paredes�Simon Luna/Emilia Luna's grocery store(4�8 North Cypress) and Pete's Pool Hall(405 North Cypress). Very little physical evidence remains of Orange's segregation history. The most prominent example is the formerly segregated Cypress Street School at 544 North Cypress Street,which today houses Chapman University's Human Resources Development Research Program. The Colonial Theatre, located at �38 South Glassell Street, which was one of the few movie houses in Orange County where attendees of all races could sit side-by-side, still exists in a highly modified form. Interwar Development(circa�920-�94�) As the citrus economy continued to flourish into the�gzos,the demand for housing grew and residential styles evolved. The California-oriented Craftsman houses were followed by European-influenced Tudor, Provincial, Mediterranean, and Norman Revival styles. The Mediterranean Revival style was by far the most popular in Orange, and houses in this style that remain exist primarily on the outskirts of the Old Towne boundaries. Beginning in the �93os, Ranch and Minimal Traditional style homes became dominant due to the economic constraints created by the Great Depression. Minimal Traditional homes tend to be boxy, with flat wall surfaces and little ornamentation or other detailing; they often feature simplified features of Tudor and Colonial Revival styles. Ranch homes became the most predominant type of housing built in the United States between the�93os and the�g6os. In addition to many existing homes in the Old Towne area, a number of Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects were built in Orange during this period.The State Emergency Relief Agency (SERA) and the WPA sponsored the construction of several structures, including the Bandshell and Bath House/Plunge in Hart Park(�933-�935),the downtown post office at Chapman Avenue and Lemon Street (�934-35), a new fire station at �53 South Olive Street, a $4S,000 stadium at Orange Union High School (�935), and new bridges on both the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek. The Orange-Olive school buildings at 303o N. Magnolia Street(also known as Olive Community Center)were also constructed by the WPA in the late �9zos. Of these structures,the fire station and bridges no longer remain. �.� ._� �, ��_�.,._ O�rrG� G�rrE� Pr�rr CR-13 CULTURAL RESOURCES -•� �=.;,� , Postwar Development(circa�945-�975) World War II brought prosperity to Southern California's economy and ended the ravages caused by the Great Depression, which had devastated fruit prices. After World War II, returning soldiers and a massive influx of new residents to the state changed the face of California forever. Orange was no exception; its remaining open and agricultural space attracted developers of bedroom communities. By the �95os, many ranchers readily sold their acreage; orange groves were succumbing to the "Quick Decline" disease and the demand for real estate for housing construction soared. Orange's explosive suburban residential growth began in �953 and peaked in �g6z, when thousands of acres of land were sold for development. Between �95o and �g6o, the local population swelled from �o,000 to z6,000 as former orchards were torn out and replaced with subdivisions of single-family homes. Most of the larger tracts (50-ioo homes)were built by outside developers, though a few local developers worked on a smaller scale. One of the more notable developers working in Orange during this period was Joseph Eichler, who built three tracts to the north and east of Old Towne.These Eichler developments brought distinct elegance,originality,and modern design principles to suburban homes. Eichler Homes Between�949 and 1974,Joseph Eichler built about i�,000 homes in California, including 575 in Southern California, of which 305 are in Orange. Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian building principles, which included integration with the natural landscape, the use of. indigenous materials, and an aesthetic to appeal to the "common man," gave Eichler ideas for his own suburban tract housing. Eichler hired a series of progressive firms, including Anshen &Allen, Jones & Emmons, and Claude Oakland Associates, to design innovative, modern, and affordable homes for California's growing middle class consumers. For over two decades, Eichler Homes would utilize streamlined production methods, specialized construction materials, an innovative marketing campaign, and one of the first non-discriminatory suburban housing policies in the country to change the shape of California's suburbs. Chapman University Chapman College was founded in �86� as Hesperian College in Woodland, California by the Disciples of Christ. By �9zo, Hesperian College merged with the new Los Angeles-based California Christian College. The major benefactor to California Christian College was Fullerton citrus rancher Charles Clarke Chapman, and in �934 the college was renamed Chapman College. After World War II,as returning veterans with G.I. Bill funding filled college classrooms across _ the nation, Chapman College required a larger campus to accommodate the increased student population. When the Orange Unified School District proposed building a new high school, Chapman College purchased the old Orange Union High School campus at Glassell Avenue and Palm Street. Chapman Coflege moved to this site in i954 and became the first four-year,accredited college in Orange County. Over the years, Chapman has continued to expand its education programs, enrollment, and campus facilities. In �977, a School of Business and Management (now known as the George L.Argyros School of Business and Economics)was established. The Law Schoof was added in � v - O�rrGE GErrE�s. PzAN CR-14 __ :.�..�;` ' - CULTURAL RESOURCES �995•As a resuft of its academic development, Chapman College became Chapman University in �99�. Throughout the lggos, enrollment grew by more than 4o percent and the University has constructed new facilities, including a building for the new College of Film and Media Studies and an athletic complex. Physical Development The surge in Orange's population in the �95os and�96os created a need for new government buildings to replace the early City Hall, Fire Station, and Carnegie Library. The Orange Public Library (then addressed as �oi North Center Street, but now as 407 East Chapman Avenue) was completed in i96�, replacing the original �g�o Carnegie Library. Welton Becket and Associates designed a new civic center completed in ig63 on the site of the �9z� City Hall. Several fire stations were constructed during the ig6os, including new headquarters on South Grand Street in �96g.A new main post office was constructed on Tustin Street in�97�. New business districts were also created during the mid-i95os, diminishing downtown Orange's importance as the city's major commercial center. Major shopping centers opened on the corners of Tustin Street, Chapman Avenue, Collins Avenue, Glassell Street, North Batavia Street, East Katella Avenue, Meats Avenue, Main Street, and La Veta Avenue, attracting supermarkets, restaurants, hardware stores, banks and gas stations. Shopping centers built during the �96os and �97os include Town and Country Village Shopping Center, the Mall of Orange(now the Village at Orange), and The City Shopping Center(now the Block at Orange). In the �96os and �97os, the ever-growing City of Orange annexed surrounding areas and towns, including portions of EI Modena. The majority of construction from the postwar period remains largely intact, including the three Eichler tracts, Chapman University, City Civic Center, and numerous other commercial, residential,and civic buildings. �975—Present During the postwar suburban construction boom, the most desirable land for subdivisions was the flat coastal plain where cities such as Garden Grove, Westminster, and Costa Mesa developed. By the late i96os, construction slowed. Further development stalled with the energy crisis of�973. By the �98os, however, the foothills to the east of EI Modena became prime real estate. Orange Park Acres, which lies between Chapman Avenue and Santiago �anyon Road, was first subdivided in �gz8, but most of the area was annexed by the City of Orange during the �ggos. In �gSg, the City of Orange and the Irvine Company adopted the East Orange General Plan, a proposal that encouraged a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational uses for the area east of Orange Park Acres towards Irvine Park and Peters Canyon.The Orange campus of Rancho Santiago Community College was constructed in �9g5 and became Santiago Canyon College in �997. Most construction from this period remains intact. Once the flatlands were fully developed, the remaining undeveloped lands that were previously thought to be too expensive or complicated to develop, including the hillsides, became much more desirable. In zoo5, the City approved a development proposal for the remaining undeveloped hillsides to the east of Orange and within its sphere of influence �_i=�- -y:�=� ,--__:.m�: ORnsrGE G�x�RAL PLAN CR-15 CULTURAL RESOURCES - - - •��--� (SOI). This new development, consisting of approximately 4,00o homes, is known as Santiago Hills II and East Orange. The development area is located adjacent to the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve, and has significantly expanded the boundaries of Orange towards the east. Archaeological Resources The context statement for archaeological The full text of the Archeological Historic Context resources in the City of Orange represents Statement for the City of Orange,including a synthesis of over 5o years of surveys, citations and maps indicating portions of the excavations, and analysis of material planning area with potential for prehistoric and culture, written documents and records, historic archeological resources,is provided in the and oral histories undertaken by Cultural Resources Technical Report,which archaeologists at federal, state, and local accompanies the General Plan EIR. agencies and in the private sector.To date, over 5o surveys have been conducted within the City or its surrounding unincorporated areas. Most of these have been small in size (less than �o acres), although a few have investigated hundreds or thousands of acres. These larger projects have been confined to relatively undeveloped areas, such as Burruel Point, Santiago Creek, or the unincorporated east Orange hills within the City's sphere of influence (SOI). These surveys have resulted in the recording of only z.5 or so sites within the City, although others have been documented along the coast or in other portions of Orange County. Prehistoric Setting Orange County falls within the San Diego sub-region of the southern coast archaeological region of California.The history of the archaeology of this period in Southern California reads like a novel, with accounts of nationalism and competition between ambitious institutional collectors (e.g., museums, universities, public institutions). Intense and competitive, but unsystematic institutional collecting persisted in the region into the twentieth century. An initial framework of regional prehistory was in place by the �95os. This framework is not specific to Orange County; however, elements of it are derived from work at Newport and Laguna Beaches. The generally accepted framework recognizes four broad temporal periods or cultural horizons. These are the Paleo-coastal or Early Man Period dating to more than �o,000 years ago; the Millingstone Period, falling between �o,000 years ago and 3,00o years ago; the Intermediate Period from 3,00o years to i,35o years ago; and, the Late Prehistoric Period from�,35o to 65o years ago. Paleo-coastal Tradition Initial occupation is thought to have occurred more than �o,000 years ago in Southern California. The view is that early occupants were mobile foragers primarily dependent on hunting terrestrial game. Recent archaeological evidence from some coastal sites indicates the systematic and intensive use of marine resources, including shellfish, during this period. One immensely important find was the partial remains of a woman on Santa Rosa Island (Channel Islands) in i959• Now known as the Arlington Springs Woman, the find consisted of two femurs recovered at a depth of approximately 3o feet. The discovery was excavated in a block and transported to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. In �989, samples of -_ ,�_. __�.�:,�� ORANGE GENERAI� PLAN CR-16 -_ CULTURAL RESOURCES the bone were submitted for chemical and radiocarbon analysis. The resulting estimate of the age of the remains suggests the individual was buried approximately �3,00o years ago, making the Arlington Springs Woman one of the oldest finds of human remains in the Americas. Millingstone Period Sites dating from around 8,00o years before present(B.P.)are far more common than those from the Paleo-coastal Tradition period. They typically include groundstone assemblages, indicating a probable dependence on hard seeds. At coastal sites, there is continued evidence of a wide variety of marine resource exploitation, most commonly shellfish. Some archeologists believe that terrestrial game still provided the foundation of the diet. Others note that the abundance of Millingstone Horizon sites suggests a sedentary settlement system, rather than a mobile foraging pattern. Under the sedentary settlement system, central settlements would be supplied from special purpose camps and task sites. Sites of this time period typically yield large numbers of inetates and manos, as well as unique artifacts of unknown use, called cogged stones or discoidals. The Intermediate Period At about 3,00o years B.P., important changes began to occur in settlement, technology, and subsistence intensification caused by a growing population. Changes included increased use of acorns, elaborate fishing technology, and a diverse arsenal of hunting tools.The apparent disuse of the Newport Coast area during this period is thought to have indicated the arrival of Shoshonean-speaking groups from the deserts to the east. Archaeologists believe these people were proto-Gabrieleno and Luisen"o who were not yet familiar with marine resources. Late Prehistoric Period By the Late Prehistoric Period, beginning approximately �,35o years B.P., high population densities and complex political, social, technological, and religious systems existed throughout the Los Angeles Basin. Economic systems, based primarily around growing marine fisheries, became more diverse and intensive. The growing geographic complexity of trade networks is reflected in shell-bead currency and a variety of materials traded to or acquired from remote locations. Technological improvements are apparent in the appearance of the bow and arrow, the plank canoe in coastal sites, and evidence of a broad variety of marine resources, including mammals and fish taken in deep sea environments. Settlements became permanent towns supported by temporary camps set up at resource procurement sites. Archaeological evidence of this time period includes the presence of arrowheads, soapstone bowls, callus shell beads, steatite effigies, and cremations. This period ended abruptly when Spanish colonists began establishing missions along the California coast. Ethnographic Setting The planning area is situafed within the ethnographic territory of the Gabrielino Indians of California. Gabrielino lands included most of present-day Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and several offshore islands. The Gabrielino spoke a Cupan language in the Takic family, which in turn is a member of the Uto-Aztecan linguistic stock. The Gabrielino people lived in ;.�- - ��;��;; O�sr�� G�rrExn.z P��rr CR-17 CULTURAL RESOURCES =• - �..,�,�, �;�_�,;,� either permanent or semi-permanent villages. Known settlement locations seem to have favored two different locales; coastal estuaries and major inland watercourses. Villages are thought to have been the focus of family life, with each individual group linked to others by paternal kinship relations. Coastal Gabrielino exploited bay and kelp-bed fish, shellfish, and occasionally sea mammals. Inland groups collected and processed plants and hunted deer, bear, quail, and other terrestrial game. Gabrielino culture was heavily affected by colonial Spanish missionary efforts long before systematic ethnographic studies could be conducted, indeed before there was such a discipline as ethnography. Disease and forced participation in the mission system disrupted most traditional cultural ways of life and resulted in a catastrophic reduction of the native population. Information about their material culture and lifeways is very limited and derived largely from historical sources, such as the diaries and records of early missionaries, soldiers, and explorers. While traveling through the area in �76g, Father Juan Crespi, a missionary, noted the presence of a large village, Hotuuknga, upstream from present day Olive on the north side of the Santa Ana River. Crespi wrote that 5z Indians came to greet them and accepted blankets, beads, and other goods. When he returned two years later, the group was hostile and the Spaniards quickly continued on their way. As late as the �87os, a small "Indian camp"was visible on the north side of Santiago Creek just west of the Glassell Street crossing. What little ethnographic information is available suggests that the Late Prehistoric Gabrielino settlement pattern may have been characterized by a complex of central villages occupied by family lineages and smaller special-purpose sites where specific resources were extracted or where food or other resources were collected for transportation back to central villages. Such a pattern is consistent with the "collector" economic model for complex hunter- - gatherer societies such as the Gabrielino. Historical Setting As mentioned previously, major themes and eras in Orange's history include colonization, early settlement, agriculture and industry, immigration and ethnic diversity, interwar development, and postwar development. Considered in light of these themes and eras, places of particular archaeological interest include rancho sites, Old Towne, EI Modena, McPherson, and Olive. Physical developments of particular interest include the railroad, packinghouses, private homes, and civic buildings. Social developments of particular interest include ethnic settlement, labor issues, and segregation. Orange's early settlers, commercial enterprises, and public facilities had no modern-day waste disposal facilities. Typically, outdoor sanitation facilities (privies or outhouses) were placed within private property at the rear of the properties, close to alleys. Household trash items (discarded bottles and dishes, food remains, and broken objects)were often disposed of by spreading across the back or side yards and then covering with dirt(creating horizontal layers of discarded refuse)or by digging pits to hold garbage and then covering vvith dirt. According to City sanitation records (these records do not extend to EI Modena, Olive, etc.), sewer lines were installed in the streets and into parcels within Orange and the general area of the Cypress Street Barrio between i9�� and �9�4(after�9�5, almost all new development in Orange included provision of sewer lines). While the City provided the pipes necessary for - - ��..:� O�rrc� GExERaz Pr,arr CR-18 �, �;,:z: - CULTUR.AL RESOURCES individual hook ups into the system, it was up to the landowner to install flushing toilets and sinks, and some residents continued to use outhouses for many years after the main sewer line was installed. As outhouses were abandoned, they were often filled in with discarded household debris, creating sealed deposits.These �9th century refuse deposits often contain information on household demographics, cultural heritage traditions, economic status, and other research topics that is not available through written documentation. In Orange, deposits associated with early Hispanic communities, Chinese settlers, German immigrants, religious organizations, and other heritage or belief groups have the potential to provide glimpses of the daily lives of Orange's early settlers. In Cypress S'Ereet Barrio's and EI Modena's early settlement period, deposits associated with Quakers can provide artifacts and other organic material useful in interpreting the influence of religious beliefs on material culture, the everyday practice of a religious philosophy, status, the role of women and children in the household,and other topics not always addressed in the written record. Archaeological deposits associated with warehouses, ditches, and workers' camps are potentially present at any�9th and early Zoth century packinghouse location within the City. As with residential areas, industrial work sites established outhouses, waste disposal areas, and residential areas for workers. Often, large organizations employed on-site blacksmiths to maintain freight wagons and shoe stock, and fix machinery and tools. Analysis of functional use areas can aid in reconstructions of�gth-century technology, industrial design and layout, and technological changes, innovations, or modifications made at individual company sites. Household debris discarded at workers' camps allows a comparison of the economic and social status of foremen, managers, owners, and laborers (as interpreted through the material culture). Such debris also allows insights into division of labor camps based on cultural heritage, comparisons of conditions at camps owned by different companies, and other research topics that can enrich the known history and interpretation of Orange's important agricultural and industrial development. New developments and existing urban areas of the City continued to tie into the City's ever- expanding sewer system in the Interwar Development period, eliminating the potential for hollow-filled significant archaeological deposits associated with individual households. Rural areas, however, relied on outhouses or septic systems and were often responsible for disposal of their own household trash. Deposits associated with farmhouses, small scale orange growers, and agricultural enterprises have the potential to allow interpretation of individual farm and household response to the Depression, adaptations in diet and material culture in light of reduced economic status,changes in farm technology or equipment in light of the Depression, and other topics related to interpreting this era of Orange history. The explosive growth of Orange and establishment of planned subdivisions in the Postwar Development period is unlikely to have resulted in significant archaeological deposits. By the end of World War II, new developments included installation of sewer, water, and electrical utilities. New homeowners and tenants were provided with garbage collection services, and the likelihood of encountering significant archaeological deposits associated with this period is considered low. �.�.�-�� , ��: O�rrGE GErrE�� P�rr CR-19 CULTURAL RESOURCES - -�� ^�>� w-� ir:'. Orange' s Public Library System Orange's Public Library was founded prior to incorporation in �885, making it one of the oldest public libraries in Orange County. Postmaster Robert E.Tener donated his collection of about 30o books and ran the library as a private organization, using dues from the members to build and maintain the collection. The library itself was housed in the Post Office Building on South Glassell Street. It remained as a private organization until �894 when it was turned over to the newly-formed City. In �go5, the collection needed a new building and was granted a Carnegie building to house the library on the corner of Center Street and Chapman Avenue, where the Main Library is still located today. In �g6�,the original Carnegie building was demolished and a �7,00o square - foot building was erected, increasing in size to provide service to an anticipated population of 40,000. An expanded new Orange Public Library & History Center reopened on April z�, zoo7. At 45,00o square feet, the new library building includes a Children's Library, Teen Zone, Homework Center and a History Center. ISSUES , GOALS , AND POLICIES The goals and policies of the Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation Element address five issues: (i) identifying and protecting historic resources, (2) protecting neighborhood character, (3)providing incentives and expanding education efforts for historic preservation, (4) recognizing and protecting archeological and cultural resources within the planning area, and (5) meeting life-ling learning needs of residents through provision of library services. Implementation programs related to these goals and policies are contained in the General Plan appendix. Architecture and Community Character One of the most distinguishing features of Orange is the community's dedication to recognizing, acknowledging, and preserving its past. The NRHP-listed Old Towne Historic District has the largest number of resources of any historic district in California, and provides a strong sense of place in the City and a unique identity within Orange County as a whole. The City recognizes that the architectural strength of Old Towne results from the contextual environment of historic structures, and further recognizes that in some cases, individual structures are best appreciated in a neighborhood context. The City also realizes that some individual structures worthy of protection may not be located within an intact historic neighborhood (for example, historic farmhouses located throughout the City or La Morenita market in EI Modena). Historic preservation in Old Towne has been a significant factor in the revitalization and economic vitality of downtown Orange, resulting in increased property values and low vacancy rates. Old Towne preservation has created a potential model for other locations within the City. However, efforts to identify and protect resources beyond Old Towne have been limited. The City seeks to build upon the successes of Old Towne and the existing historic preservation program, to use new techniques and technologies to assist in historic O��E GE��.z P�rr � CR-20 _ , �,�; - �.:<-�, CULTURAI� RESOURCES preservation, and to prepare for a future wherein an increasing number of resources will qualify as potentially historic. GOAL�.o: Identify and preserve potential and listed historic resources, including buildings, structures, objects, sites, districts, and archaeological resources citywide. Policy�.�: Maintain an accessible inventory of designated and potential historic . � . _ ,. �,_: _ . resources. � '. "'�Policy�.z: Promote community education and awareness of the significance of Orange's potential and listed historic resources. Policy�.3: Provide long term assurance that potential and listed historic resources will be used, maintained, and rehabilitated in conformance with Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Preserving Historic Buildings (Secretary's Standards). Policy�.4: Encourage alternatives to demolition such as architecturally-compatible rehabilitation, adaptive re-use, new construction, and relocation. Policy�.5: Require that no permit for alteration or demolition of properties identified in the Orange Historic Resources Inventory as potential historic resources shall be issued until alternatives to demolition have been duly considered. Policy�.6: Promote the preservation of cultural and historical resources controlled by governmental agencies, including those related to City, School District, and other agencies. Preserving Historic Nei�hborhood Character Historic preservation goes beyond protecting a select number of buildings. The overall goal of historic preservation is to link current residents to the City's rich heritage, create a sense of place,and protect archifectural context and diversity. Preservation efforts should enhance neighborhoods by rehabilitating individual structures and addressing neighborhood character in areas that are rich in history but that may not retain enough integrity to qualify as local, state, or national historic districts. While they may not have high integrity, these neighborhoods are culturally, historically, and architecturally significant and feature distinct physical and/or architectural characteristics. GOAL z.o Identify and preserve neighborhoods that are culturally and historically significant but do not retain sufficient integrity for eligibility as a local, state,or national district. Policy z.�: Encourage identification and listing of Neighborhood Character Areas within the EI Modena, Cypress Street Barrio, Railroad/Packinghouse Corridor, and Orange Park Acres neighborhoods. Policy z.Z: Promote community and visitor awareness and education concerning the unique and special history and architecture found in Neighborhood Character Areas. �� :� ORANGE GENERAL PLAN CR-21 CULTURAL RESOURCES ��--> .:-j�•_ ° �---�-�- Policy z.3: Ensure that those qualities that contribute to the historic character of designated Neighborhood Character Areas are retained through application of design guidelines consistent with the local context and key physical attributes of each neighborhood. Incentives and Education Historic resources throughout the City provide opportunities for both rehabilitation and adaptive reuse as commercial, residential, or office spaces. Encouragement and incentives to achieve long-term preservation and context-sensitive reuse of historic buildings will be provided through financial, planning, and zoning tools that assist property owners seeking to rehabilitate and preserve their homes and buildings. Many of these resources also provide opportunities to promote community awareness and support for historic preservation through public education. GOAL 3.0: Provide incentives and expand education efforts for historic preservation. Policy 3.�: Expand education efforts to facilitate and encourage historic preservation and recognition of the City's historic resources. Policy 3.z: Provide incentives to encourage and support historic preservation. Policy 3.3: Actively seek funding for historic preservation activities. Policy 3.4: Leverage recognition of the City's historic preservation program, participate directly in federal and state historic preservation programs, and gain access to designated historic preservation funding. Policy 3.5: Explore additional funding sources for maintenance and rehabilitation of historic resources. Archaeological and Cultural Resources Orange County is rich in human history, with a record of occupation by many cultures. The City recognizes the importance of preserving archaeological resources and making them accessible for educational purposes as a means of understanding our cultural heritage. GOAL 4.0: Identify and preserve archaeological and cultural resources. Policy 4.i: Identify, designate, and protect historically and culturally significant archaeological resources or sites. Policy 4.z: Recognize the importance of Santiago Creek as an archaeological resource. Policy 4.3: Encourage curation of any cultural resources and artifacts recovered in the City for public education and appreciation. Policy 4.4: Celebrate the cultural history of the community by increasing community awareness through the design features of public projects and facilities such as parks, plazas, and community buildings. Policy q..5: Encourage private development to celebrate the cultural history of the community through project design. �� ... �....�.- O�GE GEt�� P�x CR-22 �. - - - --- CULTURAL RESOURCES Policy 4.6: Provide additional resources and promotion for the Orange Public Library Local History Collection. Library Services The Orange Public Library has been providing library services to residents since i885. The Library has always played a central role in the development of civic life in Orange, and continues to do so today and in the future through its presence as both a formal and informal community gathering place.This role will become increasingly important as the population of Orange continues to grow and diversify. GOAL 5.0: Meet the educational, cultural, civic, information, recreation, business, and life-long learning needs of residents through the provision of library resources. Policy 5.i: Continue to expand, coordinate and modernize the City's public library system, ensuring that it becomes the premier information and learning resource for the City to meet the needs of Orange's growing and diverse population. Policy 5.z: Support the strategies and recommendations of the Orange Public Library Facilities Master Plan zooz-zozo, and continue to explore new strategies that make the library accessible to all members of the community. Policy 5.3: Work with the community to assess, select, organize, and maintain desired collections of library materials and information sources and make these • materials available to the public free of charge to promote information literacy. Policy 5.4: Promote collaborations among community groups, educational institutions and the Public Library to enhance sharing of information, resources and financial support for library facilities,services and programs. Policy 5.5: Provide friendly and welcoming library facilities that support the creation of both formal and informal neighborhood commons. CULTURAL RESOURCES & HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Orange has traditionally focused its historic preservation efforts primarily on Old Towne. Since ig8z, when the City of Orange undertook its first historic resources survey, enacted its first historic preservation element, and established the Old Towne Historic District through a zoning overlay, historic preservation has been a significant factor in the revitalization and economic vitality of Orange's historic downtown. The current process of establishing an historic district is through a zoning overlay as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance;the City does not have a Historic Preservation Ordinance. By combining historic district designation with design standards, design review, and preservation incentives, the historic character of Old Towne has been maintained and preserved. As part of this effort, the City has developed public programs that provide City residents with a variety of informational tools advertising different options for historic preservation. The City actively promotes the Old Towne Design Standards, educates the public regarding architeciural styles found in Old Towne, and ��„,.�.,� _ ..__ _��; ._- �.�. _ __v..� O?2ANGE GENERAI� PLPN CR-23 CULTURAL RESOURCES �= .��$�° - ..-.»,-.,�,-.>g-�== ; provides public information on the Mills Act program, which provides incentives that may reduce property taxes on historic buildings in exchange for rehabilitation and maintenance of the owner's historic resource. City Hall makes all of this information available, in addition to preservation maps and brochures, and City staff includes experts who work on historic preservation projects throughout the City. A Design Review Committee reviews building projects throughout Old Towne. Achievements of the Old Towne preservation program have been recognized by the community, and throughout the region. However, other potential historic districts and individual resources within the City do not receive the same attention. The City has a unique opportunity to examine and learn from the Old Towne experience, and to redefine the goals of its preservation program.This Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation Element includes issues, goals, and policies directed at facilitating a comprehensive preservation program. Figure CR-z presents additional resources recommended for designation within the City. Subsequent portions of the Plan describe intended programs and objectives associated with these resources. Architecture and Community Character The City's original Preservation Element and current historic preservation program focus on preservation of neighborhoods, specifically Old Towne. This approach, which has been extremely successful, does not address the full extent or quality of architectural resources in Orange. The City of Orange, which has evolved and developed over the course of more than �oo years, contains significant concentrations of properties that reflect a variety of architectural styles, patterns of development,and important cultural history. Old Towne Orange Old Towne Orange, comprising the central Plaza, surrounding commercial buildings, and four adjacent residential quadrants, represents the period of development when the City evolved from pioneer settlement into thriving center of the Orange County citrus industry. Originally settled in the mid- to late-�800s, after the dissolution of Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, Orange emerged as a robust industrial and commercial center between �888 and�940. Citrus and construction-related materials yards, packinghouses, and shipping and receiving businesses all flourished within the three short blocks between the Plaza and Santa Fe rail lines. Development over this 50-year period is represented by distinct styles of architecture, methods of construction, and details of craftsmanship, examples of which have been substantially retained over the ensuing years. Many commercial, residential, civic, and religious buildings from Orange's early settlement years remain today, in addition to Plaza Square, developed in the �88os. Early homes were built in the Victorian or Queen Anne style, characterized by a vertical emphasis with simple, jigsawn ornamentation, particularly around the porch, windows and entry. Prior to World War I, residential styles evolved to include Classical Revival, Craftsman and Bungalow, and Mediterranean Revival examples. Eichler Homes Between i949 and �974,Joseph Eichler built about��,000 homes in California, including 575 in Southern California, of which 305 are in Orange.Once a successful butter-and-egg wholesaler �— --.��° _ -~-�; O�rGE GErrE� P�rr CR-24 - ;�: �- :>�- CULTURAL RESOURCES in New York, Eichler drew inspiration for his change in profession from his time renting Frank Lloyd Wright's Bazett House.Wright's Usonian building principles,which included integration with the natural landscape, the use of indigenous materials, and an aesthetic to appeal to the "common man," inspired Eichler to incorporate similar principles into his suburban tract homes. For over two decades, Eichler Homes would employ streamlined production methods, specialized construction materials, an innovative marketing campaign, and one of the first non-discriminatory suburban housing policies in the country to change the shape of America's suburbs. The 305 Eichler homes in Orange provide a unique opportunity for the City to recognize some of its lesser known historic neighborhoods:The three Eichler tracts (see Figure CR-z) include Fairhaven, constructed in southeast Orange from �g6o-�96z; Fairmeadow, constructed in north Orange in i963; and Fairhills, constructed in east Orange from �g63-ig64. They typify the eclectic mix of Eichler's California-modern aesthetic, and his affinity for high-quality, architect-designed "modernism for the masses." The residences in all three tracts remain largely unaltered and are a source of great pride for residents. Orange's Eichlers attest to the high quality of materials and craftsmanship used in Eichler homes, and serve as a reminder of early suburban integration in Southern California. Due to their architectural significance and integrity, these three tracts appear to be eligible for listing as historic districts in local, state, and national registers.The City has an opportunity to recognize a significant part of its post- WWII development history. Individual Resources Certain resources are worthy of protection California and Local Register Criteria as individual resources. These properties i� The resource is associated with events that may be significant because of their relative have made a significant contribution to rarity, notable architecture, links to cultural broad patters of local or regional history or history, or their association with significant the cultural heritage of California or the people.Two examples are discussed below. United States. z) The resource is associated with the lives of Farmhouses persons important to local,California or national history. In its early years, Orange flourished as a 3) The resource embodies the distinctive farming community. The Plaza and characteristics of a type,period,region,or downtown were dwarfed by surrounding method of construction or represents the expanses of citrus groves. Many residents work of a master or possesses high artistic lived on farms that stretched in all value. directions. With rnodernization and growth, 4) The resource has yielded,or has the most of the area's citrus groves and potential to yield,information important to associated farms have been subdivided and the prehistory or history of the local area, redeveloped for residential or industrial California or the nation. uses. According to previous historic resource surveys, several late �9th century farmhouses still exist in areas that would have been the outskirts of the original City core and in dispersed locations throughout Orange. These farmhouses, and any original outbuildings that remain on each property, are among the only tangible resources that remain to denote Orange's significant history as an agricultural community. While the City has surveyed many of the individual farmhouses,regulations tailored to preservation of these resources are needed to �: .�- - _e.�� .� �=_� �:��;��, ORP.NGE GENERAL PLAN CR-25 � � � � ,,o � or� 7�.t=---_--- � ,ry'.`rr'� ;. �-* � ��' rn � � � ,r_ yr�''� �iii '________. ` � I � � � � � i � r , , ^,, . _ , � � v.-,,, " ; � �i ' � I . . n •• f` I r. � ��:-<�r"„`�a,''a �:r+ -�i, u I I �� ..I Z \�` __. fAIH�'IF\4'cT � , . �� % �_�.fr �F �, ;a '1 ( � i � �r* ,�i ..._. � �- +� ,�p�. � ' �7 S N (l .p �'p 0 ��.�., i� ' i ( r�-�'.' �'r��y.- ,`.x„'`'u � � o .� n,. bq C ,...,. �, d � �'• �i �} ; �-r'�' f�- rei I ��v�'F�r ,F ��'�V f � N �� ? � � o = �1� ` �—�;• lCl1'IS CT. �.�,� '�^- 4- yr'��' � � ' iX-+-'1�Ii-�+-1- � � ` � d � Q � O OU - �T�� i _ J''/ , A ��y��i� Z .l. 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( , ., m N , 1 � �� " � ` -~�'��: .�'"� I �� t ' �` y �'' � � ..��'�_�..-- i i � � � � o. �,� �,� ♦ � � n__��,.�- --:�� CULTURAL RESOURCES ensure that these remnants of Orange's early citrus history retain their integrity and receive appropriate community recognition -' La Morenita Around �9z9, a small western false-front market was constructed by the Moreno family, one of the oldest families currently living in EI Modena.The market, called La Morenita, still exists on the corner of Washington Avenue and Earlham Street. The building was constructed at a time when many Mexican-American EI Modena families worked in packinghouses and orchards in the nearby neighborhoods of Villa Park, Placentia, and Orange. A market like La Morenita provided necessary household and personal items for the surrounding Mexican- American community.As an important symbol of EI Modena's Mexican-American heritage, La Morenita is also eligible for listing on a local register. Preservation Tools A variety of preservation tools are available to assist the City in identifying and preserving potential and listed historic resources. Orange Inventory The City will continue to maintain an accessible and periodically updated inventory of potential historic resources.All surveyed properties will be included in the City's Inventory of Historic Resources (Orange Inventory), and the Orange Inventory will be a valuable planning tool to be used in evaluating possible impacts a proposed project might have on previously evaluated potential and identified historic resources. Properties to be included in the Orange Inventory include those that have been surveyed, but that may not have complete documentation as to their historical,cultural, or architectural significance. The City will formally recognize the architectural and archaeological reconnaissance survey prepared in conjunction with the Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation Element, and will incorporate the findings into the existing Inventory. The Orange Inventory serves as a valuable resource for consideration of potential historically significant resources when undertaking environmental review for projects. Historic Context Statement Historic context statements have been prepared for the City, as well as for several individual neighborhoods within Orange, in tandem with this General Plan updateZ. Historic context statements document themes significant to community history and culture, and can be used both to educate the community regarding the significance of places and times in Orange's past and to identify,document,and evaluate the significance of historic resources. The City will formally recognize the historic context statement prepared in conjunction with the Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Element, and will use the statement as a kool to evaluate potential historical resources. The City will also update the statement on an ongoing basis through collaborative partnerships with local organizations and universities. 2 These historic context statements are on file in the Community Development Department. - - �. �--�z:� O�GE GEx�xz� Pr�rr CR-29 CULTURAL RESOURCES �- - �, Orange Register o f Historic Resources The City will create a Local Register of Historic Resources (Historic Register)which will serve as a local register of historical resources under CEQA. The criteria for listing in the Historic Register will be the same as for listing in the CRHR, as such criteria may be updated from time to time by the State of California. To be listed in the Historic Register, a property or district must demonstrate eligibility under one or more of four basic significance criteria, be representative of at least one theme identified in the Historic Context Statement, and retain substantial integrity. Upon establishing the Historic Register, all previously evaluated resources that have been designated or officially determined eligible for listing in the NRHP and/or CRHR will be automatically listed in the Historic Register.The Historic Register will include all contributors to NRHP- and/or CRHR-listed historic districts, as well as individual resources listed on the Historic Register and contributors to listed local historic districts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "historical resource" for the purposes of CEQA means "historic district" in the case of a contributor to an historic district. The City will expand upon existing procedures for designation of local resources to expressly include separate or individual resources, structures, objects, sites, as well as districts and archaeological resources. Resources identified as potentially eligible in the Orange Inventory may be listed in the Historic Register if they meet the criteria noted above. Specifically, the City intends to pursue Historic Register listing for the three Eichler Tracts as historic districts and the approximately 6o potential individually eligible resources identified in the reconnaissance survey accompanying the General Plan update and shown on Figure CR-z. The City will also expand upon the existing procedure for designation of local historic districts. The procedure for designation of such districts should be interactive with property owners, should encourage participation in the listing process, and should include at least one mailing to property owners of record inviting them to public workshops to discuss proposed Historic Register listing. Alterations to or new construction on sites with listed historic resources shall be subject to City staff and/or DRC review and approval as outlined in Section �7.�0.090 (Demolition Review) of the Municipal Code, in the Old Towne Design Standards (updated �999), in the City's Local CEQA Guidelines(updated zoo6),or in other adopted design standards. Until such time as an Historic Register is established, the City will use the Orange Inventory only to the extent that potential historic resources surveyed, listed in, or eligible for listing in the CRHR have been identified. Once the Historic Register is established, the City will use the Historic Register to identify historic resources for purposes of CEQA, NHPA, and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) review of proposed projects. Historic resources listed in the Historic Register shall have a presumption of significance pursuant to CEQA Section z�o84.� and shall be treated as historic resources under CEQA. Historrc Resource Management The City will expand DRC and Community Development Department staff authority to administer the Orange Inventory survey, Historic Register listings, design review procedures, and demolition permits. To increase awareness of historic resources and reduce potential �� - O�xcE GErrE�.L P�rr CR-30 - CULTURAL RESOURCES harm to such resources, the City will establish a system to ensure that review and approval by Community Development Department staff and�or the DRC must take place before the whole or partial demolition of certain types of buildings. Such buildings would include those surveyed as potential historic resources in the Orange Inventory, those listed in the Historic Register, or those previously unevaluated properties within a designated historic district or Neighborhood Character Area that are more than 45 years old. Current ordinances may require amendment to incorporate preservation goals. Maintenance and Rehabilitation The City will work with property owners to ensure that potential historic resources in the Orange Inventory and listed historic resources in the Historic Register are maintained in good repair and that property owners take steps to prevent severe deterioration or demolition caused by neglect. Incentives for maintenance and rehabilitation may include grants and low interest loans, property tax relief, and other benefits to owners of listed historic resources to encourage affirmative, active maintenance. The Mills Act program will be expanded to include listed historic resources in the Historic Register, Eichler tracts, and other potential historic resources when those properties are designated. The City will also develop disincentives for not maintaining inventoried potential historic resources or listed historic resources, including penalties and fines for lack of maintenance upon serving of notice. Additional provisions may also be made for vacant and vandalized inventoried potential historic resources or listed historic resources. Such provisions may include barricading and protection. The City supports contemporary uses that require minimal change to defining physical characteristics of potential or listed historic resources, especially adaptive reuse projects that meet contemporary needs, including housing or commercial uses. To achieve these objectives, the City will prepare, implement, and update design guidelines and�or standards for districts containing potential or listed historic resources. The City will identify smaller character areas where concentrations of potential or listed historic resources reflect unique senses of time and place. In some instances this character may be manifested in utilitarian or decorative features, such as agricultural irrigation implements, decorative curbing, and stone neighborhood monuments. The City will develop guidelines for preservation of that character in buildings,structures, landscape, and other site features.The City will also continue to maintain publicly-owned potential and listed historic resources. Alternatives to Demolition The City will work with local preservation organizations and property owners wishing to demolish potential or listed historic resources to identify potential alternatives to demolition, and will explore alternatives, including building relocation and sale or transfer of ownership, prior to demolition of privately- or publicly-owned historic resources. Furthermore, the City will consider updates to current demolition ordinances to protect potential or fisted historic resources. n � ORr.rrGE GErrs� P�rrr CR-31 CULTURAL RESOURCES "''�- " ---�-�� Preserving Historic Neighborhood Character The City contains, in addition to Old Towne, a number of groupings of homes, businesses, and public buildings in dispersed locations that have a unique neighborhood character important to Orange history. Many of these areas contain buildings individually eligible for listing on a local, state, or national register and surroundings that retain physical characteristics that reflect the valuable historic context of the neighborhood. This physical character may be expressed as generally as streetscapes, historic street grid patterns, setbacks, or use categories; or as specifically as the predominance of a building type, prevalence of certain building materials or architectural styles, or characteristic building heights and�or sizes. Without regulation, this physical context will dissolve and eventually disappear into surrounding, incompatible modern development. Neighborhood Character Areas As uses and occupants change, one potential means of A Neighborhood CharacterArea preserving the physical characteristics that survive in �NCA)is a form of Conservation the City's older neighborhoods is through designation District.According to the National of one or more areas as Neighborhood Character Areas park Service,conservation districts • (NCAs). Applied as an overlay zone, an NCA can ensure are"usually designated as an that development and alterations within the overlay on a basic land-use designated area are consistent with, and reinforce, the category or geographicalfy over a historic context of the neighborhood.With a number of neighborhood.It provides less properties serving as anchors and the use of stringent design restrictions than a appropriate design guidelines, an NCA could encourage historic district.The focus is on preservation of the historic physical qualities and maintaining the basic character of the area,but not the specific context of these neighborhoods, while still allowing historic details of buildings.For both changes in use and new development. example,a conservation district To qualify as an NCA, an area must be culturally or may simply ask that all buildings maintain a front yard,with garages . historically significant under at least one of the themes being set behind the main identified in the City's Historic Context Statement;must building,to maintain the contain several individual buildings, structures, objects, established pattern of front or sites that are individual pofential or listed historic yards." resources; and must retain physical characteristics that contribute to a unique neighborhood character. The Orange Inventory, surveys, and Historic Context Statement all identify potential or listed historic resources that may serve as anchors for NCAs. Individual properties identified as anchors to an NCA are also to be listed on the Historic Register. Establishment of an NCA overlay zone requires the following: ■ Identification of criteria and theme(s)for which the proposed NCA is significant. ■ Identification of those physical architectural and/or design characteristics(e.g., building scale,story height, materials, relationship to sLreet,width of streets, depth of setbacks) that are unique to the NCA being designated or that help convey its significant historic context and that should be preserved. _� � �:� �.,�� O�rrGE GErrE� P�rr CR-32 CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ Proposed design guidelines for each NCA that seek to preserve the unique physical architecturai and/or design characteristics of the neighborhood. Initially, the City intends to designate EI Modena, Cypress Street Barrio, the Railroad/Packinghouse Corridor, and Orange Park Acres as NCAs, as shown on Figure CR-z. In the future, other neighborhoods that meet the criteria listed above may qualify for such status,and the City will actively promote such future designations. NCAs are considered important only as a sum of their parts. Unlike properties in designated ;;.-.• historic districts, properties located within an identified and listed NCA are not to be considered potential or listed historic resources when undertaking environmental review for projects. Within an NCA, only those properties identified as potential or listed individual historic resources on the Orange Inventory or Historic Register have a presumption of significance pursuant to CEQA Section z�o84.�. Such properties should be treated as historical resources under CEQA only if they are listed in or eligible for listing in the CRHR for CEQA or the NRHP for NHPA and NEPA. The City will promote community awareness and education concerning the unique and � special history and architecture found in NCAs by developing educational brochures and � interpretive displays describing the NCA program. The City wil) also ensure that qualities contributing to the historic character of designated NCAs are retained through application of design guidelines consistent with the local context and key physical characteristics of each neighborhood. To ensure that the historic and cultural integrity of NCAs are maintained, the City will also provide educational rnaterials and technical assistance for property owners. Incentives and Education Given Orange's numerous historic resources and active local preservation organizations such as OTPA, the Orange Public Library & History Center, the Orange Community Historical Society, and the Orange Barrio Historic Society, a wealth of interest and material is available to promote educational opportunities related to the City's architectural and cultural history. A citywide historic interpretation program comprising written histories, photographs, artifacts, and signage would promote community awareness and education in historic preservation. Certified Local Government Program Another significant opportunity to advance local preservation efforts is the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. A CLG is a local government certified under federal law by the California Office of Historic Preservation for the purpose of more direct participation in federal and state historic preservation programs. Orange has a definite opportunity to . become a CLG given the City's well-established regulation of Old Towne. Local governments become certified by demonstrating their ability to enforce preservation laws and provide for adequate public participation. In addition, a CLG must have a qualified historic preservation review commission, and must maintain a comprehensive historic inventory. For Orange, certification as a CLG would be relatively simple because the City has already institufed many of the required elements, including design review, a design commission, a historic resources inventory, and an established method of public participation. Primary benefits of CLG status - -- .:�:. O�GE GExE� Pr�t� CR-33 CULTURAL RESOURCES , �yj�. _.�...�_ - include recognition of a local government preservation program, direct participation in federal and state preservation programs,and access to designated preservation funding. Development and Preservation Incentives Although the City already provides for use of the Mills Act program and application of the State Historical Building Code, additional incentives are available and should be considered. Adopting additional incentives could encourage responsible historic preservation and lessen the associated restrictions or burdens that may be felt by property owners. The City will continue to allow use of the State Historical Building Code for qualified historic buildings and properties, and will continue to administer the Mills Act Program, which can provide a property tax reduction for owners of historic resources. Future incentives may include potential fee reductions or waivers for building permits and business licenses, streamlined development permit review and issuance for projects involving listed historic resources and contributors to listed historic districts, and�or development transfers and bonuses. The City could also consider developing a voluntary conservation easement program in coordination with local preservation organizations that would provide a potential tax benefit to property owners and preserve listed historic resources and contributors to listed historic districts. Public Education To expand education efforts, the City will continue to develop and promote existing educational programs and materials relating to historic preservation and the City's historic resources. Educational programs and materials will address: ■ significance of the City's cultural and historical resources; ■ methods of conducting historic research; ■ criteria for historic designation; ■ historic resource design review processes; ■ building permit requirements; and ■ methods and incentives for rehabilitating and preserving historic and cultural resources. The City will utilize resources available through the Orange Public Library & History Center and establish partnerships with local preservation organizations to develop and present educational programs and materials relating to historic preservation, historic resources, and City history. Promoting an understanding and appreciation of the importance of historic preservation within City departments, boards, commissions, and elected officials also remains an important objective. Funding Historic Preservation Although many sources are available, funding historic preservation efforts remains a challenge. The City will take steps to improve access to historic preservation funding, including allocating or prioritizing a portion or percentage of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to projects involving listed historic resources. Proposed work on listed historic resources using CDBG resources must be consistent with applicable design standards. The City will also explore facilitating zero- or low-interest loans �..� _,,;�, �_Y--�= ORANGE GENE?2AL PLn.N CR-34 CULTURAL RESOURCES � for maintenance and rehabilitation work, consistent with design standards, for listed historic resources and contributors to listed historic districts. Archaeological Resources Potential and identified ar�haeological resources (or sites) in the City consist of a range of sites from both the prehistoric period and the historic period. Archaeological sites in Orange have significant interest to the California Native American community, and to the public. Such sites have the potential to provide data to support ongoing research and education. Prehistoric archaeological sites provide traces of direct ancestry for California Native Americans. Prehistoric archaeological remains may include cemeteries containing the physical remains. Considerate and humane attitudes, as well as state and federal laws, demand that such remains be treated with courtesy and respect and appropriately protected. Archaeological prehistoric and historic remains are also of great interest to the general public, and the manner in which they are treated can enhance or detract from Orange's image nationally and internationally. Archaeological and prehistoric data can enhance and expand student learning opportunities, and can be used to train students in scientific and critical thinking. Historic archaeological sites may include residential, industrial, and occupational specific deposits and features associated with Orange's history and growth. They reflect the ethnic diversity of the City, and show how different national and cultural groups have contributed to our history and development. Historic archaeological remains also have an important educational advantage in that they are often far more accessible, recognizable, and understandable than prehistoric materials.Archaeological evidence of this period may include household trash (discarded bottles and dishes, food remains, and broken items), industrial waste, architectural remains, evidence of industrial processes, and evidence of agricultural practices. Assessing Archaeological Resources in Project Design and Approval Demonstrating a strong commitment to the CEqA Section zio83.z(g),defines a"Unique preservation of archaeological resources, the Archaeological Resource"as: City will pursue all available measures to avoid "An archaeological artifact,ob)ect,or site development on sensitive archaeological sites. about which it can clearly be demonstrated Such measures may include project redesign fhat,without merely adding to the current and obtaining archaeological easements. The body of knowledge,there is a high City will formally recognize the archaeological probability that it meets any of the resources survey and resource sensitivity maps following: prepared in conjunction with the General Plan �) Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions update and will use these documents to and that there is a demonstrable public evaluate potential historical resources when interest in that information. reviewing proposed projects involving ground Z� Has a special and particular quality such disturbing activities. as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type. The City will also establish procedures for 3� Is directly associated with a scientifically listing archaeological resources, such as recognized important prehistoric or �.�� _ .�-� O�xGE GErrExAr, Px�rr CR-35 CULTURAL RESOURCES � -- _�-bx-�'�" prehistoric settlements and adobe sites, in the Historic Register. The City will employ appropriate criteria for evaluating the potential significance of historical resources and wiil encourage voluntary listing of efigible resources. The historical significance of an archaeological historic resource is evaluated using the criteria of Public Resource Code Section 5oz4.� and CEQA Guidelines Sections�5064.5 et seq.The City will also establish procedures for evaluating potential "unique archaeological resources" pursuant to CEQA Sections z�o83.z et seq. The City will require cultural resource inventories of all new development projects in areas identified on resource sensitivity maps with medium or high potential for archaeological or cultural resources (prehistoric occupation, special task and ritual sites, or historic settlement areas such as adobe sites, etc.). Reports shall be prepared in a standard format (Archaeological Resources Management Report format) by a Registered Professional Archaeologist knowledgeable in Native American cultures and/or historical archaeology (qualified archaeologist). Where a preliminary site survey finds the potential for substantial archaeological remains, the City shall require a mitigation plan to protect the resource(s) before issuance of permits. In addition, the City will require Community Development Department staff review of cultural resource inventories and surveys and will expand staff authority to recommend designation and/or identify potential or listed archaeological historical resources for CEQA purposes. Community Development Department staff will also review site survey reports and mitigation plans for compliance with CEQA. Consultation with Native American Groups The City seeks to encourage participation of interested Native American groups in establishing guidelines for resource assessments and mitigation.These guidelines will include consultation and participation of the Native American community during archaeological excavation and construction on potential or identified prehistoric or Native American sites. If construction of a proposed project will unavoidably aff2ct Native American traditional properties,cemeteries, or sacred sites, the City will request a list of contacts from the California Native American Heritage Commission and consult with interested Native American parties to establish a mutually agreeable resolution. Such a resolution may include such steps as recovery and museum curation of archaeological resources, or relocation and re-interment of human remains and of associated grave goods. Preserving Sacred Sites The City intends to ensure the protection of archaeological sites that may be culturally significant to Native Americans if the sites have religious or intrinsic value, even if the sites have compromised scientific or archaeological integrity due to disturbance. If a significant or unique archaeological resource cannot be left intact, then its character, nature, and unique features should be documented and preserved for the future. Native American traditional cultural properties including historical, cultural, and sacred sites and cemeteries on public land are explicitly protected by California Public Resources Code Section 5o97.g. Similar protection is provided to such sites on both public and private land by California Public Resources Code Section 5097•993-5097•994, W�th criminal and civil penalties for acts of theft,deliberate destruction,or vandalism. ��- O��G� GErrE�t Pr.r.rr CR-36 .�-••�= �?fi- CULTUR.AL RESOURCES Preservation Incentives Project applicants that avoid and preserve listed archaeological and cultural resources through site planning of open space, development of parks, and other similar conservation techniques may receive incentives related to density, parking requirements, grants and low interest loans,tax relief, and other benefits.The City will encourage voluntary contribution of conservation easements for listed archaeological resources, which may provide tax relief to the property owner. Celebrating our Cultural History The City will work toward recognizing the importance of Santiago Creek as an archeological resource, and incorporating appropriate elements of the Creek's cultural history in design of public spaces and recreational features��surrounding the Creek. Beyond Santiago Creek, the City will strive to incorporate historical and cultural motifs significant in Orange history into the design of public projects and facilities such as parks, plazas, and community buildings. Materials recovered from archaeological excavations may be employed in interpretive displays in public buildings and may be used to enrich museum or archive holdings and exhibits. In addition, the City will encourage curation of cultural resources and artifacts for public education, appreciation, and interpretive programs. The City will assist in the preparation of short videos, pamphlets, books, and other media presentations documenting archeological excavations within the City. These resources can provide valuable additions to the Orange Public Library's Local History Collection. I,ibrary Services The Orange Public Library functions as an independent City department. The library system consists of three facilities: the Orange Public Library& History Center(Main Library), the Taft Branch Library, and the EI Modena Branch Library. The City's role and preferred future strategies for providing library services are outlined in the City's Public Library Facilities Master Plan, which was adopted in October zooz and extends to zozo. The objective for the Master Plan was to "address future facility needs of the Orange Public Library necessary to support the delivery of materials and services that the community needs, now and in the future."The Plan focuses on: ■ identifying the libraries'existing strengths as well as opportunities; ■ ensuring that all residents of Orange have reasonably convenient access to high quality library services;and ■ exploring how existing and proposed facilities can expand their role as neighborhood civic places. The General Plan defers to the Library Master Plan to establish service standards, prioritize future system improvements, and secure financing for needed improvements. Goals and policies of this Element focus on broad strategies to guide future library services. The Library Master Plan wifl be updated in future years to be consistent with the policies and growth projections established in this General Plan. ---•� ;�: .:�, . ORANGE GENERAL PLAN CR-37 CULTURAL RESOURCES ,:. ::�. :_=�'�,:�`�: � The Main Library was greatly expanded in zoo7, but the two branches are currently too small � to adequately serve the City's growing population.The City will work to achieve the California State Library recommended standard of four volumes and o.7 square feet of library space per capita. The City also plans to upgrade the two library branches to help improve services, library materials and programs. In order to improve community access to library services, and to better support library services and programs, the City will explore building a new library branch in east Orange and/or expanding the EI Modena Branch. The City's library services will maintain the vision of service as a resource for education, enrichment, imagination, safety, and community-building.Through various programs and the use of library facilities, library services will also continue to be a resource in collaborative partnering with community organizations and businesses. CULTURAL RESOURCE & HISTORIC PRESERVATION IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies, and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, and capital improvements, and through ongoing collaboration and consultation with State and regional agencies, Native American groups, and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific implementation measures for this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. �� Y O�rrc� GErrr��x, Pr�psr CR-38 CULTURAL RESOURCES Introduction and Vision for the Future:.......................................................................................................1 Purpose of the Cultural Resources Element.......................................................................................::.2 Scope and Content of the Cultural�Resources Element........................................................................2 Relationship to Other Ger�lll�l�Plan Elements.......................................................................................2 �� Legal Framework for Cultural Resource Protection...............................................................................2 National Historic Preservation Act........:.............................................................................................3 - California Register of Historical Resources........................................................::....:.......:.................4 :. . . � .�. California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)........,............................. .....5 . ........��: �. .....: ......... ............... 'e-� �: .a.: �:.... ��i of Orenge Hi�toric Preservatiori P�ogram..........................'. . ...............................6 - :"'e. •. -�,.�: �,Figure"CR�;1��Designated Historic Resources....................................................................................7 .-: :� . � Historic and Cultural Context.........................:.......................................................................................8 Patterns of Development and Architecture..........................................................................................8 ArchaeologicalResources................................................................................................................16 Orange's Public Library System...........................................................................................................20 Issues, Goals, and Policies:.....................................................................................................................20 Architecture and Community Character...............................................................................................20 Preserving Historic Neighborhood Character......................................................................................21 Incentivesand Education.....................................................................................................................22 Archaeological and Cultural Resources...............................................................................................22 LibraryServices.........................................:..........................................................................................23 CulturalResources Plan..........................................................................................................................23 Architecture and Community Character...............................................................................................24 OldTowne Orange...........................................................................................................................24 EichlerHomes..........:.......................................................................................................................24 CR-25 Figure CR-2. Resources Recommended for Designation...............................................27 IndividualResources........................................................................................................................25 PreservationTools............................................................................................................................29 Preserving Historic Neighborhood Character......................................................................................32 Neighborhood Character Areas........................................................................................................32 Incentivesand Education.....................................................................................................................33 Certified Local Government Program.......:...........................................................................:...........33 Development and Preservation Incentives.......................................................................................34 PublicEducation...............................................................................................................................34 Funding Historic Preservation ..........................................................................................................34 ArchaeologicalResources ...................................................................................................................35 Assessing Archaeological Resources in Project Design and Approval.............................................35 Consultation with Native American Groups..........................................................................................36 LibraryServices....................................................................................................................................37 Cultural Resource Implementation...........................................................................................................38 O�axGE GErrE�s, Pr.Arr CR-39 �� E��t.�i :�-� �.� INTRODUCTION AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Orange residents, businesses and visitors rely on public infrastructure to carry out their daily duties. Population growth and new development continues to increase demand for infrastructure services. The Infrastructure Element includes guidelines and policies that address this demand for the community's existing and future needs for public utilities and infrastructure. Infrastructure services discussed in this Element include water, sewer, and storm drain systems,and solid waste services.The Element also addresses"dry" utilities such as natural gas, electrical, telephone, data, and cable television services. Further, the Element discusses lifeline infrastructures, which connect Orange to outside services during an emergency. Availability of infrastructure determines growth patterns, density, and intensity of land use. Roadways are a critical part of the City's infrastructure system, providing for the movement of goods and services that support the local economy.The City maintains the local roadway system and supports efforts of the County, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) to maintain regional roadways serving the City. The Circulation & Mobility Element provides policies and plans for future maintenance and enhancement of the roadway circulation system. Infrastructure also provides water and roadways that support emergency fire, police,and medical response.The Public Safety Element provides policies and plans addressing these topics. Water;and access to water, has always been integra! to the development of Orange. It is not by accident that the City is located at the intersection of the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek. The City was incorporated in i888 and the water system was privately owned until �904, when it was purchased by the City. At that time, the domestic water supply came exclusively from wells or canals leading from the Santa Ana River. The water was used to irrigate the surrounding citrus groves and various agricultural crops. After World War II, growing residential, commercial, and industrial development forced the City to look elsewhere for an adequate water supply. In i95�, the City joined with five other water agencies to form the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), which led to annexation to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan). The first pipeline of imported water was activated in�954• The City's Water Division, a part of the Department of Public Works (DPW), is responsible for providing clean, safe water to the City of Orange and for designing and constructing the system that supplies City residents and businesses with water. The City is a member agency of MWDOC, which in turn is a member agency of Metropolitan. This entitles the City to receive water from available Metropolitan sources. The City has a number of service connection agreements with MWDOC whereby MWDOC will deliver water to the City as it _.� . _-��-�;��; _-�--�� :�� Q?�NG� GENExAL PLr-Sr INF-1 INFRASTRUCTURE -_- :-�..a;;, �.��-,�.—�= receives water from Metropolitan in the amount requested by the City, subject to Metropolitan water availability. To meet its infrastructure needs, the Water Division collaborates with other jurisdictions, agencies, and service providers, including MWDOC, Metropolitan, Orange County Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District, Golden State Water Company, Serrano V1/ater District, and East Orange County Water District. Water delivery requires a large number of sources and substantial coordination between agencies. The Lower Santa Ana River groundwater basin provides the main source of water for Orange, and is maintained by the Orange County Water District. The Infrastructure Element also addresses wastewater systems. Cities throughout Orange County, including the City of Orange, rely on the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) for the regional collection and treatment of domestic, commercial, and industrial sewage. Although OCSD operates a comprehensive regional system of collection mains and treatment plants, individual cities are responsible for installing and maintaining local collection facilities. The City also collaborates with other agencies in the development and maintenance of infrastructure facilities, including working with the Public Works Department of the County of Orange to maintain the Santa Ana River, Santiago Creek, and other flood control facilities not owned by the City. The City's DPW collaborates with private contractors for some services,such as the collection of solid waste, recyclable, and green waste materials and the disposal of household hazardous waste. "Dry" utilities, such as natural gas,telephone and data services, electricity, and cable television are serviced by contracted private agencies, including Southern California Edison Company, Southern �alifornia Gas Company, AT&T, Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications Orange County. Orange's 1/tsion for the Future, described in tlie General Plan Introduction, recognizes the City's infrastructure as a key component,artd includes the following objecttves ■ Orange recognizes the importance of managing development in`a manner that ensures adequate antl timely:public services and infrastructure and limits impacts on the natural environment. ■ We will continue to pratect our critical watersheds, such as Santiago Creek, and other significant natural and open space resources. Purpose of the Infrastructure Element Although the State does not require preparation of an Infrastructure Element,the City places high importance on its ability to meet infrastructure demands. The Infrastructure Element identifies and assesses existing and future needs of the City's growing population and of future proposed development within Orange. The intent of the Infrastructure Element is to consider the various infrastructure resources provided by public agencies and private purveyors, and to provide guidelines for current and future development to best utilize and improve infrastructure. a.�,��--�� . - -.�-;-�--� ORANGE GENERAL PLAN INF-2 - �_,_�-.�y :-�,_�: _r_-�-� INFRASTRUCTURE Scope and Content of the Infrastructure Element The Infrastructure Element is comprised of three sections: �) Introduction; z) Issues, Goals,and Policies;and 3)Infrastructure Plan. The Issues, Goals, and Policies section provides guidance for the City to address current and future infrastructure needs of the community. The goals express general and broad statements describing the community's desires regarding infrastructure.The policies provide guidelines for local agencies to provide efficient, affordable, and adequate infrastructure to serve Orange. The Plan explains how the goals and policies will be achieved and implemented. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements Proposed infrastructure goals, policies and plans must be consistent with all other elements of the General Plan.The issues addressed in the Infrastructure Element relate most closely to the contents of the Land Use, Growth Management,and Housing Elements. The Land Use Element directs the location of current and future development that relies on available infrastructure. Furthermore, the Land Use Element establishes standards for use intensity, population density, and types of land uses that influence the design, layout, and funding sources for infrastructure. The Growth Management Element contains policies to ensure that growth is accompanied by needed capital facilities to properly address infrastructure needs concurrently with development. Growth Management Element policies ensure that new growth is managed in a way that does not overwhelm current infrastructure, or diminish the level and quality of services provided to current residents. The growth patterns and level of growth included in the Growth Management Element must be consistent with those of the Infrastructure Element. Similarly, the Housing Element relies on available infrastructure to guide new housing to suitable sites. ISSUES � GOALS � AND POLICIES The goals and policies of the Infrastructure Element address five key issues: (�) maintenance of the City's aging water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructure in the face of increased growth pressures; (z) provision of high-quality solid waste collection services and encouragement of recycling; (3) maintenance of right-of-way areas; (4) provision of adequate electricity, natural gas, telephone and data services, and other "dry" utilities; and (5) protection of lifeline infrastructure systems that meet the public health and safety needs of the City. �_.�� .a-�� u 02��c� GErrE�r-� Pr�i zNF-3 INFRASTRUCTURE _„-,�:�. -� _-�:�� _-- �� 1 Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Systems Protection and proper management of the storm drain infrastructure system is essential to prevent pollution of rivers, lakes, and the ocean by contaminants from urban runoff. A detailed discussion of water resource issues is provided in the Natural Resources Element. Infrastructure (including sewer, storm drain, and water lines, and solid waste collection and disposal services) must be sufficient to accommodate the present and future needs of the community.As infrastructure ages, or growth outpaces capacity, isolated failures represent a real problem. One of the most critical issues facing the City is how to improve and maintain infrastructure to protect water quality and supplies, ensuring that residents fully enjoy the health,economic, and social benefits that sound infrastructure systems provide. GOAL�.o: Ensure water, sewer, and storm drain systems that meet the needs of residents and businesses. Policy�.�: Provide sufficient levels of water, sewer, and storm drain service throughout the community. Policy�.z: Correct known deficiencies in the City's sewer, storm drain, and water systems and work toward environmentally sustainable systems. Policy�.3: Promote water conservation programs aimed at reducing demands. Policy�.4: Explore environmentally efficient infrastructure improvements such as the use of reclaimed water, maximizing percolation, and similar technologies. Policy�.5: Investigate and carry out cost-effective methods to reduce storm water infiltration into the sewer system. Policy�.6: Require that new developments fund fair-share costs associated with City provision of water, sewer, and storm drain service and are consistent with City and service provider plans to complete needed improvements and funding capacity for such improvements. Solid Waste Nearly everything we do leaves behind some kind of waste. Households create ordinary garbage, industrial and manufacturing processes create solid and hazardous waste, and construction activities create large chunks of debris and inorganic materials. Orange contracts with a private sector provider to collect solid waste, green waste, and recyclables. By actively recycling, reducing, and reusing waste, residents and businesses reduce the need for new landfills and incinerators, prevent the emission of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, supply valuable raw materials to industry, and conserve land and natural resources. - .� ��..�-,a- Oz�..TG� G�rrE�r Pr�rr INF-4 .��,�,�,� =.�,._.^,- . INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL z.o: Reduce the amount of waste material entering regional landfills with an efficient and innovative waste management program. Policy z.�: Provide sufficient levels of solid waste service throughout the community. Policy z.z: Expand outreach and education regarding recycling opportunities to all City customers. Policy z.3: Develop programs that encourage residents to donate or recycle surplus furniture, old electronics, clothing, and other household items rather than disposing of such materials in landfills. Policy�.4: Expand outreach and education to all City customers regarding residential collection of household hazardous wastes including paint containers, electronics, household chemicals, motor oils, and pesticides. Public Rights-of-Way Maintaining safe, clean rights-of-way is important for promoting circulation and the public health and safety of Orange's residents. Through the DPW, the City provides street sweeping, tree trimming, graffiti removal, and installation and maintenance of street lights on public rights-of-way. The DPW also provides maintenance of and repair services for all public rights-of-way, including roadways, sidewalks, alleys, and other public property within Orange. GOAL 3.0: Ensure adequate maintenance of public rights-of-way to enhance public safety and improve circulation. Policy 3.�: Continue to maintain and repair sidewalks and pavement surFaces on public rights-of-way. Policy 3.�: Provide sufficient levels of street sweeping, landscaping, graffiti abatement, shopping cart and bulk item removal from streets, sidewalks alleys, and other public rights-of-way. Policy 3.3: Continue to design, install, and maintain signals, signage, street lights, and traffic control devices within rights-of-way. Policy 3.4: Investigate the feasibility of using energy-efficient street lights to conserve energy. Policy 3.5: Preserve and improve existing on-street bike paths within rights-of-way. P�licy 3.6: Require that new developments fund fair-share costs associated with City provision of right-of-way maintenance services and are consistent with City and service provider plans to complete needed improvements and funding capacity for such improvemenfs. �,.�r �;-�-�: -:.-�._ -=`�" �:;�;; Ou��G� GFx�� P�� INF-5 INFRASTRUCTURE -�:,,_ - ,..�- _.-.�=�,.��: Dry Utilities Dry utility services, such as electricity, natural gas, telephone and data services, and cable television both meet basic needs and enhance quality of life for Orange residents. These services are provided by independent entities that set their own service standards and facility improvement strategies. Demand for services and ability to serve new developments are generally determined on a case-by-case basis.The City works with service providers to ensure that City goals and service expectations are met for both current and future development. GOAL 4.0: Ensure adequate provision of electricity, natural gas, telephone and data services and cable television. Policy 4.�: Continue to work with dry utility service providers to ensure that the community's current and future needs are met. Policy 4.z: Continue to require utilities to be placed underground for new development. Policy 4.3: Promote the use of new and emerging communication technologies. Policy 4.4: Encourage integrated and cost-effective design and technology features within new development to minimize demands on dry utility networks. Lifeline Infrastructure Lifeline infrastructures, such as electric, water, gas, and telecommunications utilities and transportation systems, connect Orange to outside services during an emergency. Maintaining and protecting the City's lifeline infrastructure systems against damage from disasters is essential to ensuring the public health and safety of residents. Loss of electric, water, gas, and telecommunications services and transportation systems can not only severely impair police and fire agencies' efforts to respond to emergencies, it can also displace residents and economically impact businesses.The City works with regional agencies and utility service providers to ensure the system of lifeline infrastructures is maintained and retrofitted against disaster and against deterioration from increasing demands and long-term use. GOAL 5.0: Ensure lifeline infrastructure systems that meet the City's public health and safety needs. Policy 5.�: Continue to work with regional and federal agencies to ensure that infrastructure for transportation systems, water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications meet regional emergency preparedness standards. Policy 5.z: Work with utility service providers to create resiliency perFormance standards for water,gas,electricity,and telecommunications infrastructure. Policy 5.3: Identify engineering vulnerabilities in lifeline utilities exposeci to human- caused and natural hazards, including seismic activity, wildland fire, and flooding. -��„�. .� �-�� ORPI�TC-E CTE2�TERPS, PT,AN INF-6 �„�.'_�-.�_� : _, - , ,�s�� INFRASTRUCTURE Policy 5.4: Incorporate disaster mitigation strategies into the City's infrastructure master plans for retrofitting water, gas, electr'icity, telecommunications utilities, and transportation infrastructure. Policy 5.5: Review and limit the location and intensity of development and placement of lifeline infrastructure in identified earthquake fault zones. INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN The Infrastructure Plan documents current infrastructure conditions in the City, and assesses the projected future capacity of the infrastructure system. This includes the water systems, wastewater systems, storm drain systems, public rights-of-way, such dry utilities as electricity,gas service,and telephone and cable facilities,and lifeline infrastructure. Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Systems Orange's water, sewer, storm drain and solid waste management systems represent the City's hidden support network. Managing infrastructure can be a challenge because these services are often taken for granted. They are "forgotten" services in the sense that in Orange, when we turn on the faucet, direct our downspouts and yard drains away from the house, or place garbage out at the curb, it seems that clean water simply appears, rainwater drains, and garbage is taken away. These systems must be maintained to ensure that our infrastructure systems will not fail and public facilities will be available when we need them. The City's role and preferred future strategies for providing these services are outlined in infrastructure master plan documents prepared by the City and updated on an ongoing basis. These master plans provide detailed descriptions of each infrastructure system and prioritize future system improvements in response to projected future growth. The General Plan defers to the City's infrastructure master plans to establish service standards, prioritize future system improvements, and secure financing for needed improvements. Goals and policies of this Element focus on broad strategies to guide future infrastructure development. Each of the master plans will be updated in future years to be consistent with the policies and growth projections established in this General Plan. Water Systems The City's water supply comes from several sources: local groundwater basins, Northern California waters via the State Water Project, the Colorado River, local watersheds, reclamation,and water reuse projects.The City is a member agency of MWDOC, and MWDOC is a member agency of Metropolitan. Metropolitan supplies imported water to six Southern California counties, including Orange County. As a Metropolitan member, MWDO� represents the interests of its z9 member-agencies at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The City of Orange is also a member of the Orange County Water District (OCWD). OCWD's primary responsibility is managing the vast groundwater basin under north and central .._._. _ . ��,�, �;.e.-�. .� ..��-;.a--_ _� �� _: x,,�_, d�za�c� GEn�� Pip.�a TNF-7 INFRASTRUCTURE „ - - _ _�M��.��; Orange County. The Orange County Groundwater Basin is the main source of water supply for the City. The City obtains approximately 6q. to 75 percent of its water from City-owned wells. The City purchases approximately z5 to 36 percent from Metropolitan through the MWDOC. In addition, the City purchases approximately 3 to 5 percent from the Serrano Water District. The OCWD, along with MWDOC and Metropolitan, carry ouf long-term water management planning, and provide public awareness, education, and water conservation activities on behalf of their member agencies. The following four water districts serve the City of Orange: ■ Irvine Ranch Water District ■ Golden State Water Company ■ Serrano Water District ■ East Orange County Water District(EOCWD) Figure INF-� shows the location of each District's service area within Orange's planning area. The Orange County Groundwater Basin is actively managed by OCWD and has a history of supporting between 64 percent and 75 percent of the City's water demand. The basin's management plan allows for drawdown during dry periods and for replenishment during normal or wet periods. The City does not anticipate current, short-term, or long term supply deficiencies in its ability to pump groundwater into the water system.The greatest challenge for water supply in the near future will be to meet the water needs of a growing population, particularly with projected population growth in not only the focus areas identified in the Land Use Element, but also in east Orange. The City of Orange completed an Urban Water Management Plan Update in zo�o. In order to improve the reliability and efficiency of the ground water producing facilities and ultimately the water supply system, the City plans to replace older wells with.more efficient wells. The new wells will provide the �ity with increased pumping capacity, though the amount of water produced from the wells will continue to be regulated by the Basin Production Percentage as set by OCWD in April of each year. The City will continue to analyze storage capacity needs and add additional storage as recommended in the Water Master Plan. The City will continue to implement the Water Master Plan and the Urban Water IWlanagement Plan and will update each Plan on an ongoing basis throughout the planning horizon of this General Plan. In Orange, runoff from local rainfall is the main source of recharge for the smaller basins, and accounts for some of the recharge of the groundwater basin.The amount of runoff recharge can only be estimated because it is highly variable. Most of the recharge of the basin is from Santa Ana River flows percolated instream or diverted to off-stream spreading basins operated by OCWD. OCWD will continue to develop new replenishment methods and supplies, as well as improve recharge capacity and implement basin protection programs to meef the projected demand from the basin during both normal and drought periods. Sewer Systems The City of Orange owns the local collection systems which feed regional trunk lines owned by OCSD.,_OCSD is responsible for the treatment of residential, commercial and industrial sewage in Orange. Collected effluent is treated at Reclamation Plant No. � in Fountain Valley _= .-� v. _—.�, �; ORANGE+CzENERA2, PLAN INF-8 � � `� r ��----- r m �� _______� � �A � I i � � I I � .. --�--� �i-I I ��d�o,�n i i o � � I_� l..l m \\ Fniawe sr . � `. Pgon�ea'��-� � � � � r- � \�. � �� -�-�'�� oN�o16uIPn0 I I � = cn c� cn -o v �-''' weuu � - fl1 C 'a � ��ti., � -N - a e1ues I 1 I� iv � 3 � `< _- � �'•.�` �_-_� L wiS ST. I r�` Peal�ea � I i � � p W CD 7 �'�'ry., � —_t•• �. '.'—� �-r�"� I I o v p� � O m �� '','9i�A � � . 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N �'�~ / � �!` \ � ',/ R rh � J '�k r/- ♦ n � : � O �_ ` ii, 1 �'t I` � �� i � �� r' �• �' d 'Z dA ��; i � i►•.�'�+ � ws �r Z 3 r_ � � �m F ' � �-�i, � N s t � � Z�n / � � � � : �D :I� v � ' _ t "`--� � � y �-- � .ti. � Y ('` ,......�..7 � _.i � =• n � ; � f' O �fF � S 7 �\ �� ' 3 � -- ��-�'4p�yR� '� ,� �..� � �� \'�__�__�--,. � ,. � ( ' ~ ! i-r ',, ; . � .. � i �, �- �,� �, i � ��. 44� .;;,1 : ,�'�� 1'�" �, �D �•► `� % : '� C �.. ,� ♦ � C�• •,, �•�' a� i'i�� `�� . u .� `� p�3 '1�;., D j.• I �wCy ��c+ ��'ac�', �, �� /� � ` ��P�y � i� � / �/� ' S`�, � �� V� . .._<<�-.-��- - ,_. � ._�.� ,� INFRASTRUCTURE or Treatment Plant No. z in Huntington Beach.Though OCSD operates the regional collection mains and treatment plants, the City's DPW is in charge of the daily operation and maintenance of the local sewer collection system owned by the City. To respond to the increased need for sewage treatment in Orange County, OCSD needs to replace aging regional collection and treatment infrastructure and build additional secondary treatment facilities.A portion of the sewage fee charged to developers in the City of Orange will be paid to the OCSD for improvements of regional facilities, which are currently strained by the County's rapidly growing population. A Capital Facilities Capacity Charge, designed to fund improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of OCSD operations, is applied to cities and developers for new residential, commercial, or industrial development and/or expansion of existing facilities. The City of Orange completed a Sewer Master Plan Update in zoo3. In order to improve the reliability and efficiency of the sewer system, the City plans to replace older sewer lines.The new lines will maintain, and in some cases increase, the City's sewer line capacity, and provide adequate sewer collection for the future.The City has designated a�oo-year life cycle for its sewer pipes, and hopes to replace systems that are nearly ioo years old. The City will continue to implement the Sewer Master Plan and will update the plan on an ongoing basis throughout the planning horizon of this General Plan. Storm Drain Systems Important issues to focus on regarding storm drains include ensuring adequate capacity necessary to collect and carry stormwater to avoid flooding, and reducing pollutant loads in stormwater as part of regional efforts to improve water quality in surface waters. Both the City and the County are responsible for managing the storm drain and flood control facilities in the City. The County of Orange Public Works Department provides for the planning,development,operation and maintenance of major flood control facilities on behalf of the Orange County Flood Control District on a County-wide basis. The City provides drainage for developments and ensures that storm drains properly feed into the regional drainage system. The City is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities it owns_throughout Orange. In addition, the City is served by several existing stormwater facilities that are operated by other jurisdictions. The Santa Ana River, which generally marks the western boundary of the City, is the location of the largest regional facility in Orange County, maintained by the County of Orange Public Works Department. Twelve flood control channels located throughout the City are maintained by the County of Orange Public Works Department on behalf of the Orange County Flood Control District and County of Orange.Within the City, DPW is responsible for developing and implementing the Master Plan of Drainage (MPD) which identifies the City's storm drain facilities and deficiencies. The City of Orange last completed an update to the MPD in �997. The biggest challenge facing the storm drain system in the future will occur as hillsides in relatively undevefoped east Orange are developed, causing storm water volumes to increase. As it is, existing development has led to current deficiencies in the drainage system. For this reason, a fair share allocation method has been devised to spread the entire cost of the system across the _�,..� .r_.r ._ _ _., _,,. �-..,_ -�-�. ORANGE GENF'RAL PLAN INF-11 INFRASTRUCTURE _�^•_ -:,. ._�,s <_-F�; future development area. The City will continue to impiement the MPD and will update it on an ongoing basis throughout the planning horizon of this General Plan. Solid Waste Within the City, solid waste collection is contracted to a private service provider. The City's contractor collects both solid and green waste (grass clippings, tree and shrub clippings), and items for recycling. Most waste is taken to one of the three landfills in Orange County: Olinda Alpha in Brea, the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, and the Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano. The Orange County Integrated Waste Management Department(IWMD)owns and operates the landfills. The amount of hazardous household waste has increased in recent years with the widespread use of new technologies. Orange residents are responsible for disposing of hazardous household materials at any of the four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers in Orange County. As the definition of household hazardous waste continues to evolve as a result of rapidly changing technology, the City will endeavor to provide convenient opportunities for the proper disposal of such waste. The City's Solid Waste and Industrial Waste Ordinances regulate where solid and liquid wastes (including hazardous and industrial wastes) may and may not be deposited or discharged. Orange operates a curbside recycling program, and the City encourages residents and businesses to reduce the amount of solid wastes that enter the regional landfills. Public Rights-of-Way The maintenance of public rights-of-way affects circulation, public safety, and pedestrian walkability. Broken sidewalks impede pedestrian mobility and deny access for disabled users. Uneven surface pavement slows vehicular mobility. Untended trees and shrubs can cause branches and tree limbs to fall onto the public right-of-way, potentially causing accidents and impairing nighttime visibility for pedestrians. F�ture maintenance of right-of-way infrastructure is closely tied to the City's projected mobility needs as discussed in the Circulation & Mobility Element. The City coordinates with the County through the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to accomplish its circulation and roadway infrastructure maintenance goals, and the City assumes responsibility for maintenance services of public rights-of-way within Orange. Through DPW, the City maintains all public rights-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, alleys, and on-street bicycle lanes. DPW installs street lights, provides tree trimming and street sweeping services, and responds to graffiti abatement requests. The Street Division maintains and repairs roadways and sidewalks, and performs weekly street sweeping services. The Traffic Engineering Division responds to street light repair requests, in addition to conducting weekly street light checks to identify and repair broken and malfunctioning street lights. DPW also responds to graffiti and tagging removal requests on public property, including public rights-of-way, and on private property adjacent to public righfs-of-way. This department is also responsible for providing such landscaping services as tree trimming to prevent and minimize debris and obsfacles within rights-of-way. DPVV follows the adopted .=_.� �.. .. � _�-<; __ �-.,�,: �.�. ��:��-, C3r`tAIQGE G�NER�I, PLAN INF-12 �;,, ,� _ �. INFR�,STRUCTURE Street Tree Master Plan that details City-approved species and sets the maintenance schedule and appropriate size of street trees. Through these services, the City will continue to ensure that public rights-of-way are safe, clean, and well maintained to provide improved mobility within Orange. Dry Utilities Dry utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, telephone, and cable enhance qua[ity of life for Orange residents. These services are provided by independent entities that set their own service standards and facility improvement strategies. The City works with service providers to ensure that City goals and service expectations are met for both current and future development. Electricity Southern California Edison (SCE), an independently owned utility, provides elertrical power service to the Orange planning area. SCE distributes electricity purchased through the California Power Exchange, which is the electricity marketplace for about 8o percent of California's electricity customers. The California lndependent System Operator- coordinates the scheduling and dispatch of electricity bought and sold through the power exchange, which is essentially a statewide grid of electricity generation and distribution. The rate of electricity consumption, generally referred to as demand or load, is what power grid operators are most concerned with when deciding whether electricity generation and transmission resources are adequate to serve consumers. Peak electricity r�emand is a measure of the largest electricity usage rate during the day,measured in megaw�atts.A single megawatt is generally enough power to meet the expected electricity needs of�,000 typical California homes. Orange's peak demand typically occurs in August between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. High temperatures during the summer months lead to increased use of air conditioning, which, in combination with industrial loads, commercial lighting, office equipment, and residential refrigeration, compose the major consumers of e{ectricity during the peak demand period. Because electricity is not a storable commodity, the ability of electricity- generating and transmitting resources to provide electricity becomes an issue of the generation rate instead of total amount that may be consumed within a given tirne period. Recent summertime energy crises are an indication that peak energy demarid will be an important future planning issue, particularly in Southern California. In order to meet future energy needs, SCE has developed several energy-efficiency programs for residential, non- residential, new construction, and low-income subscribers. These include rebate and cash incentive programs for completion of energy-efficiency projects in residences and businesses, providing energy-efficient solutions for new cievelopments as well as programs that aid low-income customers to purchase energy-efficient refrigerators and outdoor lighting. SCE will continue to promote the resourceful use of energy, and in turn, a reduction in electricity bills. The City will fully support these strategies by SCE to encourage energy conservation, including adoption of a green building program. Refer to the Natural Resources Element for policies and discussion concerning green building techniques and other refated energy conservation measures. �:m� ° �� OzP.rTe� GFt�� Pr�arr INF-13 INFRASTRUCTURE __y.,.�;� -;,:, _. .�-.:,�._ _��.,�;�. Natural Gas California's gas supply is regionally diverse and includes supplies from both onshore and offshore sources, including the southwestern United States, the Rocky Mountains, and Canada. Gas pipelines serving the Orange planning area include the EI Paso Natural Gas Company, Kern River Transmission Company, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company facilities. The Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) supplies natural gas to both businesses and residents within the Orange planning area. The Gas Company is a division of Sempra Energy,and is the largest natural gas utility in the nation. Southern California relies on a consistent supply of natural gas to meet residential, business, and industrial energy demand. Natural gas is also needed to produce electricity. Projected population growth in the region is expected to increase demand for natural gas. The Gas Company participates in the California Energy Star° New Homes Program, a performance- based program that provides builders with incentives for developments that use at least i5 percent less energy than standards set forth in the zoo� California Energy Efficiency Standards. The City will continue to support The Gas Company in these and other efforts to improve energy efficiency. Telephone The Orange planning area is within the service area of AT&T. AT&T has existing telephone facilities within or adjacent to each of the land use focus areas described in the Land Use Element, and fiber optic lines in Santiago Canyon Road and Jamboree Road to help serve future development in east Orange. The City will continue to work with AT&T and other telephone service providers to ensure high quality telephone and data services are provided to current and future residents. A variety of wireless service providers offer telephone and internet service within the City, and operate an established and growing network of wireless facilities.The City will continue to work with wireless providers to ensure provision of a high quality system while minimizing impacts of wireless facilities on the character of established areas. Cable Services The Orange planning area is within the service area of Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications Orange County (Cox). Time Warner is the major cable provider in the City. Cox serves portions of east Orange. Both Time Warner Cable and Cox are full-service providers of telecommunication products, including digital television programming, local and long-distance telephone services, high-speed Internet, and commercial voice and data services.The City will continue to work with Time Warner,Cox,and other service providers to ensure that high quality television and data services are provided to current and future residents. Lifeline Infrastructure Roadway systems and water, gas, electrical, and telecommunications services, make up the City's sysfem of lifeline infrastructure. These utilities provide critical services to the community, and disruption or loss of service can create delays for police and fire agencies in _ .�__._. �. _ _�.�-�.:�_ ORA.fSGr. GENERAS, PLPN INF-14 „ r y INFR�STRUCTURE responding to emergencies, place residents at risk of harm, and hurt the regional economy. Seismic activity, flooding, and wildland fire are particular risks for the City's lifeline infrastructure. Ground shaking, amplification, landslides, and liquefaction from seismic activity can cause water and gas pipes to break, dams to fail, and power lines to come down. Disruption of telephone and radio service impedes communication and dissemination of critical�information, and road closures can create delays in providing supplies or services after an emergency. A detailed discussion of the City's risk for natural hazards and plans for emergency response is presented in the Public Safety Element. As part of its efforts to prevent, mitigate, and plan for hazards, Orange works with regional agencies to prepare infrastructure mitigation plans. In accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of z000, which establishes state and local government infrastructure mitigation planning requirements for federal damage assistance, Orange coor�dinates with regional public agencies and private utility service providers to prepare hazard mitigation plans and ensure proper maintenance and retrofitting of lifeline infrastruEtur-�s.-The—�i�y - participates in the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Task Force, which is responsible for preparing a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The HMP identifies and profiles hazard risks, assesses vulnerabilities in countywide infrastructure, and analyzes ��evelopment trends to identify future maintenance needs of critical infrastructure and services. The City also works with MWDOC in its planning and implementation of the Regionz�l Water and Wastewater Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which formulates mitigation plans for regional water facilities in the County, including those found within the City. In addition to preparing for and implementing rapid repair plans to go into effect after an emergency, the City addresses non-emergency threats to lifeline infrastructure. Changes over time can cause vulnerabilities to lifelines. The City of Orange prepares a municipal Emergency Operations Plan in coordination with the City's infrastructure master plans to establish service standards, prioritize future system improvements, and secure financing for needed improvements for infrastructure. DPW provides maintenance anch' repairs for roadway facilities, sewer and storm drain systems, and water systems including wells, pumps, water lines and reservoirs. Private dry utility service providers are responsible for following state and federal safety guidelines and for maintaining and repairing dry utilities during an emergency. The City will continue to work with regional planning agencies and private utility service providers to ensure that lifeline infrastructure systems meet the highest public health and safety standards for hazard prevention and mitigation. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies, and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, capital improvements, and ongoing collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific implementation measures for this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. _ �,��_ ��.;:� - ��:��;.; ORA�G-r� GEYtTERAS. P�.,AN 2NF-15 ��#��m9�-�p� �� p �� E�v��, � �� -�- _.�-� INTRODUCTION AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Orange is recognized as a desirable area in which to do business, and therefore supports and sustains a diverse range of businesses in the City's distinct industrial, commercial, institutional, and office areas. This diversity in the business climate reflects the gradual transition of Orange from an agricultural community served by rail to its position for many years as an outer-ring suburb of the rapidly growing Los Angeles metropolitan area, to its position today at a major crossroads of Orange County, at the convergence of major freeways, and serviced by a major commuter rail line. The City's economic environment cultivates and promotes both large corporate enterprises as well as smaller business entrepreneurs. At the outset of the z�st century, Orange's economic development strategies focus on preserving jobs and maintaining a diverse economic base. To maintain the City's economic diversity, Orange encourages light manufacturing and industrial uses in the northwestern area, and larger institutional, corporate office and retail uses in the southwestern portion. The City provides opportunities for boutique and family- owned stores in Old Towne Orange, as well as in key commercial areas along Tustin Street, Katella Avenue, Chapman Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue, where regional and national retailers can also be found. Orange will continue to encourage educational and medical institutions and other industries that bring higher wage employment opportunities. The City also draws revenues from entertainment and hospitality industries. Encouraging continued economic development in Orange will require a coordinated response to strong demands for industrial and commercial businesses. In addition, it will require provision of attractive, vibrant, and safe retail centers, and promotion of mixed-use developments in walkable environments. Understanding that the City will soon be a fully developed community facing competition from its neighbors, Orange will continue to support economic development activities through consolidation and redevelopment of properties and through adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of older buildings. The Economic Development Element outlines goals and policies that promote sustainable, market-driven economic growth and activity without compromising the City's identity, heritage, or the quality of life of those who live,work, and play in Orange. - -.-,.:. �-.-�: .-4;, : .,�-�---� 0�� GF1�� P�� ED-1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT � �- - -��-� �Y��= L. ,._... �.; Orange's Vision for the Future, described in the General Plan Introduction, describes the importance of finding an appropriate balance between residential,commercial, and industrial demands.The vision encourag�s the tity's retail districts to seek incremental improvement, and promotes visually attractive commercial development, active public area�, high quality streetscapes, and innovative design vvithin the public realm along major thoroughfaces such as Chapman Avenue, Tustin Street, Katella Avenue, �nd M�in Street. The vision indudes the following objectives related to economic development: • The City will strive to provide for a range of businesses including smail, family-owned businesses and larger bt�sinesses th�t serve a regional market. * The appearanc�and�ariety of cammercial,retaii,industrial, and employment centers will � re�f�ct the pride that�e;s�de�►ts f�ave�for Or�nge,�s well'as the��long-term investmenfs the City has made in its infr�structure. ■ arange will tap into tk�e �ntertaTnment and hospitalifiy markets by enabling development of high quatity faciftti�s strategi�liy focat�ci n�ar oth�r regional tourist dr�ws. ■ Orange will continue to support educational and medical institutions and ofiher industries that provide high paying jobs arid are major contributors to the community. Purpose of the Economic Development Element The purpose of the Economic Development Element is, first, to identify desirable economic development conditions and land uses that will enhance and promote business activity, employment growth, and economic stability. Second, it provides goals and poli'cies that will foster economic growth and increase employment opportunities. The goals and policies established in the Element are intended to cultivate economic growtF� and fiscal . improvement, while providing a flexible framework that adjusts to changes in the marketplace. This Element.creates a framework for the City in which to initiate specific strategies and implementation programs. The Economic Development Element outlines economic strategies that allow the City to attract new businesses, promote retention and expansion of existing businesses, maintain a strong economic base, establish and reinforce its image and identity within the region, and identify future needs for infrastructure and capital facilities to foster new economic development opportunities. By analyzing the City's General Fund expenditures and recurring revenues, this Element establishes policies focused on improving the City's fRnancial well- being. Based on land uses set forth in the Land Use Element, this ElemEnt generally addresses the City's expected range of fiscal benefits (e.g., property tax, sales t�3x, and other revenue sources). Likewise, this Element outlines the anticipated General Fund operating expenditures (e.g., police and emergency services, fire protection, public works, community services, and general government services)that the City can expect. Economic Development Element policies also support the provision of housing suitable for Orange's workforce. Scope and Content of the Economic Development El�ment The Economic Development Element forms the basis for the City's overall economic policy related to business activity, employment growth, and fiscal balance. The Economic _��-� _ � ��:� O�rrG� G�,rrE�s, P7�rr ED-2 �_� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Development Element addresses employment stability and existing business retention, and encourages development of programs to recruit new businesses. Economic development policies can help preserve the culture and establish or refine the identity of commercial corridors and surrounding neighborhoods by retaining businesses that give character to the community. These policies can also help maintain a wide range of goods, services, and activities, and respond to local and regional commercial, retail,and industrial demands. The scope of the Economic Development Element also includes discussion regarding the types and intensities of land uses within key focus areas, addresses their appropriateness given forecasted market conditions, and discusses the role that land use policy plays in the economic health and stability of the community. The Economic Development Element is not a required element under State General Plan law. Nevertheless, the City recognizes the integral role and relationship that economic development has with the other elements of the General Plan in maintaining a high quality business and residential environment, and in promoting fiscal stability in Orange. The Economic Development Element consists of three sections: (�) Introduction (z) Issues,Goals,and Policies (3) Economic Development Plan This Introduction describes the Element's intent, organization, and relationships to other General Plan elements. Issues describe the key economic trends and factors that contribute to the economic growth and development of the community. Goals describe ideal outcomes regarding Orange's economy as expressed by both private and public interests, and Policies provide recommendations to achieve the stated goals. The goals and policies are purposefully general. They establish a framework for more detailed implementation programs, initiatives, and strategies, which can be revised on an ongoing basis, responding to changes in market conditions or the City's needs. The Economic Development Plan generally explains the programs that can be implemented according to Economic Development Element policies. Detailed descriptions of the various implementation programs recommended within this Element can be found in an Appendix to the General Plan. Relationship to Other General Plan Elements The contents of all the General Plan elements are complementary and must be integrated to provide comprehensive and consistent guidelines. The issues, goals and policies addressed within the Economic Development Element are correlated with those in the Land Use, Growth Management, Infrastructure, Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation, Circulation & Mobility, Urban Design, and Housing Elements. Together, these elements address and minimize barriers to economic growth such as inadequate infrastructure or transportation systems,or physical conditions that may discourage investment in the City. The Land Use Element describes development within the built environment, such as land use designations, types of activities allowed, and densities�intensities for various locations in the City's planning area. The Land Use Element sets forth plans to refine, and in some cases .�-� - �,�.�- :�. _�-�_-�� -_�� —� }_�� O�rrGE Gyt��xr� Pr�xts ED-3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT r� - . ;�:�m-�: intensify, land uses within eight focus areas, some of which are located along many of the City's most traveled roadway corridors. The focus areas, and the proposed land use plans within them, are designed to maximize #he economic potential of long untapped or underutilized resources within the C.Et�such as commuter rail, Chapman University, medical centers near South Main Street and on East Chapman Avenue, and freeway and transit access. Economic development and growth within these areas is enabled by the General Plan land use pian, and is the key to achieving the long-term fiscal objectives of the City. The goals and policies of the Growth Management and Infrastructure Elements ensure adequate circulation and infrastructure capacity to mitigate any undesired effe<:ts of growth by monitoring and phasing development, so it is concurrent with provision of irifrastructure. Since many of the goals and policies expressed in these element� are implemented through tax revenues received by the City, the content of the Economic Development Element correlates directly to funding of public services. Business retention efforts of the Economic Development Element recognize the need to preserve the identity and culture of the City. Since much of the fundamental charm and attraction of Orange lies in the preservation of cultural and historical identity, the Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation Element should be read as a companion to thi:s Element. Road capacity goals and policies addressed in the Circulation & Mobility Element also affect the type and mix of uses identified in the Economic Development Element. Ch�3nges in land use policy that promote economic development goals may result in congestion and reduce quality of life for residents, if not serviced with adequate road capacity. Physical deterioration of an area may discourage investors and developers from continuing business there. The appearance of industrial, commercial, and retail properties and streetscapes reflects the level of community pride and stewardship of Orange, and conveys a message about the quality of the community. For this reason, the contents of the Urban Design Element are coordinated with those of the Economic Development Element. The ability to attract new employers and to further develop existing ones is dependent on the provision of housing options that can accommodate a range of users. The Housing Element provides an assessment of suitable locations for residential in-fill c�evelopment, identifies barriers to the development of affordable housing, and establishes policies and programs that direct infrastructure investments to support residential growth. ISSUES � GOALS AND POLICIES Recognizing that economic development is a multi-faceted process that responds to changing demographic trends, the goals and policies of the Economic Developrrient Element address seven issues: (�) maintaining fiscal diversity and balance among land uses; (z) retaining and expanding retail businesses and attracting new retail businesses to the City; (3) removing barriers to economic development; (4) improving the appearance of the City's commercial, industrial, and office corridors; (5) strengthening the City's econornic base and stimulating employment growth; (6) ensuring the adequacy of technology and utility infrastructure to support businesses; and (7) providing adequate local housing for employees. _��,� �;� � - .-�'�`�a O�rrc� GErrE� g�rr ED-4 ;�.T,,,_.::�''= ' ��- _ ., ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Fiscal Diversity and Balance Orange's local economy has expanded rapidly in recent years, diversifying in both services and retail sales. The following goals and policies allow the City to continue to promote a diverse range of retail, commercial, institutional, and industrial businesses, and to achieve a balance between revenue generation and service demands of land uses. GOAL�.o Sustain a diversified economic base and strong fiscal stability. Policy i.i: Provide for land uses that allow a variety of retail, service, manufacturing, institutional,office,and recreational businesses to locate in Orange. Policy�.z: Retain the small, independent business character of Old Towne and other areas where smaller,family-owned businesses flourish,while accommodating national and regional retailers along major commercial corridors, and encouraging corporate headquarters and offices in the City's prominent office and commercial areas. Policy�.3: Retain industrial land for businesses that provide jobs for manufacturing and processing of goods and create local revenue sources. Policy�.4: Encourage physical expansion of manufacturing operations and research and development businesses within light industrial and manufacturing areas. Policy�.5: Encourage new development and businesses that supplement smaller components of the City's retail base, such as apparel retailers, food stores, and home furnishings and appliances. Policy�.6: Continue to utilize redevelopment as a financing tool for City-initiated revitalization and to encourage and promote private investment. Policy�.7: Pursue a variety of funding approaches, including grants, impact fees, ~ assessments, and transportation funds in order to support public services, municipal programs, and capital investments that support City businesses. Retail Business Retention and Expansion Current employment trends indicate that retail activity ranks second to service industry in Orange. Both large corporate retailers and smaller independent businesses have been part of Orange for decades. To retain existing businesses, to encourage new retail developments and emerging industries, and to respond to changing community demographics, the City will work with both types of property owners to renovate and improve the appearance of existing retail centers.The City will increase development potential within key retail corridors to provide additional capacity for anticipated retail growth. GOAL z.o Cultivate a business environment that is conducive and appealing to the commercial and retail industry,including smaller entrepreneurs. Policy z.�: Encourage public-private partnerships that will support business and employment growth. Policy z.z: Increase local tax revenues by providing performance-based financial assistance to new and existing businesses in Orange. _ .- ��:�,.-� -,=_� . ____.e �.� ��.- ORANGE GE2�RAL L�LAIQ ED-5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �� .��: :�-_��"�-� Policy z.3: Periodically evaluate local sales tax, transient occupancy tax, business license fees, and building permit fees to determine the effect of f�ees on local businesses, or as a deterrent to new businesses, as well a�s to ensure adequate revenues for the City. Policy z.4: Maintain adequate infrastructure, transportation systems, �3nd physical conditions that encourage retailers to invest in the City. Policy z.5: Encourage retention of existing retail businesses that will r_omplement, and�or locate within, new or larger retail businesses or centers. Commercial and Industrial Base As of zoo5, about 4o percent of people employed in Orange worked in the service industry, and around �o percent worked in the manufacturing industry. In other words, nearly half of the employment force in Orange works in the service and manufacturing sect:ors. The City seeks to meet the needs of commerce and industry by strengthening and expanding the existing economic base. The proposed land uses described in the Land Use Element are anticipated to result in approximately 70.6 million square feet of nonresidential ��evelopment at build-out, 35.7 million square feet more than current conditions. In addition, the Land Use Element advocates creation of a variety of mixed-use environments r�3nging from neighborhood-scale to urban scale. GOAL 3.o Strengthen the City's economic base and stimulate employrrient through new commercial and industrial development and expansion. Policy 3.i: Utilize the City's Redevelopment resources to help make cornmercial and industrial construction and development financially feasible. Policy 3.z: Encourage public and private sector investments that promote commercial development and expansion opportunities. Policy 3.3: Provide a venue for businesses to discuss economic issues and opportunities and to inform the public of various economic development and redevelopment programs. Policy 3.4: Encourage higher density residential and mixed-use projects to provide a community-based workforce and market for industrial and commercial areas. Encouraging Economic Development Although the primary development of Orange has largely already taken place, the City can maximize its economic potential by identifying development opportunities on vacant or underutilized properties. The City can increase revenue and expand its employrnent base by refining development intensity within focus areas and by providing fiscal, zoning, infrastructure, and environmental support for business expansion. A key part of achieving a strong business climate and potential redevelopment of sites is to establish a friendly, professional environment to attract and retain businesses. Marketing and busiriess outreach through various communication channels with both commercial tenants and property . b.. �=:�_� �. - ._. -��-�.�� O�rrG� GErrE� Pr.,�� ED-6 .�.,�,�� _ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT owners is vital. Available programs need to be flexible and should have the ability to adapt quickly to opportunities so as to retain important revenue-generating businesses in the community. GOAL 4.o Encourage economic development efforts through outreach and maintenance of a pro-active business environment. Policy 4.�: Monitor land uses by business type ranging from entertainment to industrial uses to help identify citywide growth opportunities and target markets. Policy 4.z: Through land use policy and redevelopment efforts, work to reduce deficiencies within prominent commercial corridors such as vacant and underutilized land, irregularly shaped lots, deteriorated or outdated public improvements and facilities, traffic congestion, excessive noise, poor air quality, and deficient parking. Policy 4.3: Where appropriate, consolidate inadequately sized land or land owned by multiple owners into parcels suitable for integrated development with improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation. . Policy 4.4: Maintain an active presence in the business community and engage in outreach efforts with property owners, tenants, brokers, community stakeholders, and local residents. Policy 4.5: Encourage an environmentally friendly business atmosphere that maintains local regulations favorable to clean industry, and provides assistance to industries seeking to comply with environmental regulations. Aesthetic Improvements The appearance of industrial, commercial, and retail properties and of the City as a whole reflects Orange's level of community pride and stewardship. Financial assistance for property and fa4ade improvements will provide an incentive for private reinvestment in businesses, which in turn can increase City sales tax revenues which can be reinvested in infrastructure. Aesthetic improvements may include signage, landscaping, and fa4ade renovation on private properties as well as rehabilitation of public rights-of-way and context-oriented street lighting.These types of improvements will enhance the image of the City's business districts for visitors and residents,and will improve business conditions in Orange. . GOAL 5.o Improve economic viability of business districts through aesthetic enhancement, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and elimination of physical deterioration. Policy 5.�: Eliminate and prevent physical deterioration and economic obsolescence by implementing the Orange Merged and Amended Redevelopment Plan. Policy 5.z: Improve the long-term economic viability of Katella Avenue, Chapman Avenue, and Tustin Street by promoting upgrades to facades and aesthetics of retail properties, as wefl as the streetscape in the public right-of-way. Policy 5.3: Improve the long-term economic viability of Old Towne, South Main Street, Katella Avenue, Uptown Orange, The Outlets at Orange, and the Town and � -�-,�:� _�-- -_.-_.:: _.-��_, ORn1�G� GFr��z P�s� ED-7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �, � Country Road area by introducing mixed-use residential, corrimercial, and office projects that are visually and economically compatible with their surroundings. Policy 5.4: Redevelop and rehabilitate underutilized and vacant lands and public rights- of-way to stimulate development, and consider conversion of vacant lands to community amenities. Policy 5.5: Develop design guidelines, as needed, to encourage attractive �development and clear signage, without increasing costs or barriers i:o economic development. Infrastructure Economic growth depends on provision of adequate infrastructure. Office, eduicational, and institutional facilities rely on the Internet and fiber-optic technology to transmit information and maintain daily business operations. Retail, commercial, and industrial businesses rely on well-maintained road, sewer, and water infrastructure to transport goods, support operations, and maintain a strong customer base. Provision and maintenanc:e of needed utilities and infrastructure will ensure long-term economic growth while improving efficiency and productivity of businesses. GOAL 6.o Provide sufficient infrastructure to support anticipated economic development and growth. Policy 6.�: Provide and maintain infrastructure adequate to support growth and expansion of commercial, industrial, and institutional areas, including water, sewer, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, access, and parking improvements. Policy 6.z: Provide public improvements to support commercial, industrial and institutional uses. Housing for Employees Future uses proposed in the Land Use Element may result in about 66,85o housing units in Orange's planning area. Much of the new housing will be part of mixed-use prajects located near expanding retail, commercial, and office areas. To provide an affordable supply of housing for those employed in the City, development incentives will bE� allotted to developers who include affordable workforce housing, consistent with the provisions of the City's Housing Element. Since mixed-use developments combine housing and jobs in proximity to each other, they improve the ability of Orange residents to live cl��ser to work, entertainment, and amenities, and could significantly decrease travel expenses and time lost to commuting,all ultimately improving quality of life in the community. GOAL 7.o Encourage development and preservation of aftordable workforce housing to increase housing opportunities and improve quality of [ife for workers in Orange. Policy 7.i: Identify and market sites appropriate for housing development for all income groups that will support adjacent commercial deve(opment. _��-_-� .:.�� . -�� ORANGE C-ENERAL P3�N ED-8 v=�-.�:-:� = � , ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Policy 7.z: Encourage mixed-use developments to provide housing close to employment hubs for employees in all income segments and household types. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN Orange provides a wide range and diversity of commercial, industrial, and institutional activities to local and regional consumers while maintaining its local culture and identity.The City benefits from proximity to major freeways and access to neighboring communities in the County of Orange. The City's commercial districts and regional shopping centers are attractions for local tourists seeking a retail,dining, and entertainment destination.Two such destinations are The Block at Orange and the City's Old Towne area, which is recognized as the largest historic district in California.The City's economic health and continued growth will generate revenue and allow for funding increases to support public services and infrastructure. Orange will continue to attract visitors and enhance the quality of life of its residents by building on existing assets that include the City's location, the historic charm of Old Towne, commuter rail, regional medical centers, educational institutions, and substantial natural areas. Part of the City's economic development efforts will focus on identifying underutilized and vacant sites for development, and renovating and rehabilitating older or dilapidated buildings. Redeveloping blighted areas will also expand development opportunities. By carefully analyzing types of uses that generate revenue and demand for public services, and by implementing programs to address the needs of the business community, Orange will continue to grow and develop economically without compromising its character and charm. To strengthen the City's economic profile, the City will: ■ encourage mixed-use developments in strategic locations along and near major arterial corridors; ■ continue to promote a diverse range of land uses that will sustain a strong economic tax base for the community; ■ create a communication strategy to highlight economic development achievements and opportunities; ■ conduct economic development and redevelopment workshops for the business community, including brokers,developers and community members; ■ support continued growth of commercial, institutional,and industrial businesses that contribute both high-wage employment opportunities and point-of-sales revenues;and ■ provide policies that guide City decision makers through the budget process. Focus Area Objectives The Economic Development Plan works within provisions of the Land Use Element that establish mixed-use areas, refining and in some cases increasing the development capacity of commercial and industrial areas.Targeting key focus areas in the�ity allows specific planning to enhance economic development activities. .�_::� --:�-� � ., —_. :�=�-� o�t.TG� G��*�� PL.nTs E�-9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �-� �,�:- __��,,...�-�:,� Each focus area presents varying constraints and opportunities that gutide different approaches to land use and economic development objectives. Following is a summary of specific objectives for each area. Detailed descriptions of each area and maps depicting proposed land uses in each area are contained in the Land Use Element. Chapman Avenue/Tustin Street ■ Emphasize continued commercial and multiple-family residential designatior�s west of State Route(SR)55• ■ Promote viable open space recreation uses of Yorba Park,Grijalva Park,and Santiago Creek. ■ Allow potential future commercial uses on the Yorba Park and OUSD Educatwon Center sites in conjunction with on-or off-site parkland improvements. ■ Maintain hospital and medical office uses at the Chapman Hospital site and allow for compatible integrated retail, housing,and civic uses. Katella Avenue Corridor ■ Establish an active,vibrant, urban mixed-use gateway to the City featuring h'igh-density residential uses. ■ Capitalize on development of expanded entertainment uses and housing across the Santa Ana River in Anaheim. ■ Enhance retail options and convenience throughout west Orange. ■ Maintain Katella Avenue's commercial nature with neighborhood-scale mixed-use developments that transition into adjacent residential areas. South Main Street Corridor ■ Encourage compatible and integrated residential,commercial, and office usE�s. ■ Encourage compatible and integrated residential,commercial, and office usE�s, either as multiple-story projects with ground-floor retail, or as stand-alone projects. ■ Encourage pedestrian connections to transit along surrounding arterial corridors, as well as adjacent shopping and hospital facilities. ■ Promote development of a medical corridor that capitalizes on existing hos�ital and medical uses. West Chapman Avenue/Uptown Orange ■ Encourage integrated commercial retail, professional and medical office, housing, and civic uses. ■ Provide convenient transit access, innovative housing options, and pedestrian-oriented design. _�- _� . �.-��,-.� w ,� __ O�xGE GE�� F� ED-10 �"z;;:� ,1,,;= � vs� 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ■ Require new development projects to provide community open space areas and retain or improve access to the Santa Ana River Trail. Old Towne and Santa Fe Depot ■ Reduce residential densities in many areas of Old Towne. ■ Continue to protect and enhance Old Towne's historic character. ■ Introduce neighborhood-scale mixed-use along Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue and adjacent to the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe(BNSF)railroad. ■ Encourage the adaptive re-use of existing industrialJcommercial areas and the creation of transit-oriented developments around the historic Santa Fe Depot. ■ Maintain and enhance Old Towne's walkability. ■ Provide for continued use and enhancement of the civic center, including City Hall and the Orange Public Library&Local History Center. Industrial Areas ■ Decrease the maximum allowed intensity within areas located west of Batavia Street and generally south of Grove Avenue to help discourage professional office uses within this area in favor of true industrial uses. ■ Provide room for expansion of current businesses and infill of vacant properties in remaining portions of this area by increasing the maximum allowed development intensity. ■ Preserve the single-family residential character of the Cully Drive neighborhood. Lemon Street Corridor ■ Establish a corridor of well-insulated, higher density residential uses,gradually transitioning,from west to east into a single-family residential area. Eckhoff Street/Orangewood Avenue ■ Recognize the potential of areas north of Orangewood Avenue to continue to provide options for lower-scale office uses and business-park oriented light industrial uses,as well as warehouse and distribution uses. ■ Expand current neighborhood-scale office activities along Orangewood Avenue. Fiscal Diversity and Balance According to projections published by Cafifornia State University, Fullerton's Center for Demographic Research (OCP zoo6), Orange County's population is projected to grow by approximately �5 percent between zoo6 and zo3o. The number of jobs within the County is projected to grow by approximately zz percent within this same timeframe. To accommodate this anticipated regional growth, demand for both office and retail space will increase.According to O�P zoo6, Orange's population is expected to increase�6 percent and employment is expected to increase by abou�8 percent. Most of the new population will be distributed between higher density infill mixed-use developments within the western . --�s -. _ , ., �-:� ;.y-,�� ._._:_. ORFrIGE ��1t��.L �L�1� ��_ ED—�l ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �� .� , M�-�`�:.,��: portions of the City, or in newer suburban environments in east Orange. Because most of the anticipated retail and commercial growth will result from intensification of existing commercial nodes, such projected residential development will strengthen the market. The City will encourage mixed-use developments, including projects with affordable rental housing and businesses that complement the jobs available in Orange. Redevelopment Dissolution In �g83, the Orange Redevelopment Agency established the Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area. In subsequent years, the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area (�984) and the Northwest Redevelopment Project Area (�g88) were established. In zoo�, the Agency Board approved a comprehensive plan amendment which merged the three project areas into one, which is now known as the Orange Merged and Amended Redevelopment Project Area. Figure ED-� identifies the location and boundaries of the Merged Project Ar�ea. Economic development and redevelopment activities in a project area were funded primarily with property "tax increment" dollars. When a project area was formed, property taxes within that area are frozen at a base year. Tax dollars below this base year are ciistributed to taxing agencies such as county,fire, and school districts as if the redevelopmenl'� project area did not exist. When property taxes within the project area increase as a result of increased property values, the amount over the frozen base year is referred to as "tax ir�crement." In 2011� Assembly Bill X� z6 came into effect which dissolved redevelopment a�;encies as of February�, zo�z and a Successor Agency was created for each former redevelopment agency. The responsibility of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agenr_y(Successor Agency)is to facilitate redevelopment wind-down activities. Economic Development Activities Economic development covers a wide spectrum of activities focused toward creation and maintenance of a healthy local economy including: business retention; encouraging expansion and growth of new business; exploring new opportunities to attract new start-up businesses; and, encouraging job retention and promoting new job creation. Enhancing and maintaining the City's economic base through increased sales and property tax dollars to the City's General Fund area also essential economic development efforts to sustain delivery of services to residents and businesses. Assembly Bill 56z and Sales Tax Sharing Program In �03, the State Legislature and Governor Brown approved Assembly Bill 56z(A,B 56z)which went into effect on January i, zo�4. This new legislation provided expanded flexibility for local agencies and cities to create and retain jobs as well as incentivize busin�ess retention and attraction efforts through sales tax sharing and other financial assistance. The City's Sales Tax Sharing Program provides for economic development incentives whereby the City and the owner of an existing or new business that generates sales tax revenue to the benefit of the City may enter into a Participation Agreement. These agreements would occur when businesses desire to: �.-��..:;�.�;� .,..� _� - -�- � ORP.NGE GENERAL PzAN ED-12 �■�, � ''�'� -�- 1 �j �;:'s"��'�------ � �A � I ' ' � ' ! � G� r''\.. y� �-� _ ,_�- r;-*T�a-"� , --- ----i o � � I� l..l m � �, FaiRvie�as-rti "'�...� � � ,r,�e;h-'..a;;�,��n �� i � � . '�� ,>r��,�w� �,x,-+--=' � i o T n:Gi 2 c C� -a � � ��. � � .,r�` ��- a, ,,, ' � • . . �. � . �{._''.. �..YP'"rJu�6„Y'� I k'` � �ol i i�) . i —. 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Q �+, 'g m s: ��? � �-.� 1`�r :► � �� ' ;s .( � ��''''� I .✓"� x �= 70 � ,/',��•` /�' e"' (�'' � ----� ` . fD � / �' ' �---�� , � � � .� os� �, (�•:�...�.�� ,_✓�-- C �F� � �1 � � J � `F�''F 2 �... � i . Y O I ��° --_ =°Y V� [ � � � � .� , � �.;.�..� �� ( ' � ��^ r, `_' '�.�� . � �'`"` � �L..t;f` ;j •� , � �,.,�. %� � � .° •� � � _� ; ° ��1 '� % � _.. � rD • , �.� �• „`` � f-F` � �.+I 4 ��I'�w�`� f� � ��i w��.E:-/'Y � �� '�� ` f �� fD �� `-. � � ' ,�._�~-`- -�-� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — =x-.w. • Establish, expand and/or consolidate business operations. • Retain and/or create new jobs. • Undertake upgrade and/or significant upgrade of property. • Generate a minimum of$�o million in annual tax sales to the City. Business Development and Outreach The Business Enhancement Support Team (BEST Team) works to eliminate development constraints of environmental, physical, or economic origin through public collaboration and assisting private partnerships through a streamlined entitlement process. The BEST Team works to understand private development and investment toward public infrastructure improvements, and seeks to stimulate economic growth through property upgrades and job creation. These objectives also emphasize the need to strengthen the City's economic base by identifying specific economic opportunities, promoting incentive programs, and facilitating business development. Additionally, in the area of business development the City will continue to monitor property conditions throughout the community over time, and through ongoing business outreach with local brokers will evaluate areas and/or territory, and will promote development of high quality live-work mixed-use projects within focus areas designated for mixed-use development. Fiscal Balance Cities achieve fiscal balance by effectively budgeting and managing revenues and expenditures. Policies that encourage diverse revenue sources and that monitor costs will ensure a strong, sustainable economic base in Orange. Achieving fiscal balance means capturing sufficient tax revenue to support public services. In Orange, fiscal balance will require strengthening underrepresented economic sectors that bring revenue to the City. To minimize local economic downturns due to heavy reliance on a limited number of market Orange will continue to encourage attraction and retention of small,independent entrepreneurs as sectors, Orange will continue to promote the part of its long-range economic strategy. diversity of businesses already present in the City. Revenues General Fund revenues are collected from taxes and are used to provide local government services such as public safety, planning and building services, park maintenance, library and recreation services, and other expendi�ures not required by law to be restricted to a separate �,�-..--,= U -. � E. _.�.� �.__ _ �,._,._ . ..:� �z-�:: ORP�TGE CsENERAS, PLAIQ ED-15 ECOI30MIC DEVELOPMEI3T �-,�;;•- �;_ . �:�-�.�: fund. The General Fund represents nearly half of the City's total revenues. In recent years, General Fund revenues have steadily risen. Tax revenues, which include sales, property, transient occupancy, and other taxes, account for a large portion of total General Fund revenues. Other sources of revenue are motor vehicle license fees, service fees, licenses, and permits. Among tax revenues, sales taxes are the single most important source of revenue for the City. Orange receives an equivalent one percent share of the total value of transactions at City-based businesses that are subject to sales tax. The largest recent increases in taxable sales in Orange are associated with auto dealerships and"big box"retailers. Ensuring adequate revenue to finance public facilities, services, and utilities requires a strong economic base. Orange's economic base can be strengthened by encouraging small, independent entrepreneurship, providing incentives for industrial, office, and larger commercial businesses, and attracting new private investments focused on revitalizing and redeveloping areas. The City will continue to work to eliminate constraints and encourage the productive use of underutilized and vacant sites, and will promote lot consolidations in areas characterized by smaller parcels and multiple property ownerships. Expenditures The General Fund serves as the primary funding source for the operating portion of the City's budget and provides money for expenditures that support ongoing programming. General � Fund expenditures include general government, public . safety, public works, - !, ' �'��, � community services, library + : �� services communit �.�� r`��. ��, ,r•'� , Y �� ' development, and non- ��;a�,�,,.,�,.,. �,,,,��r�''��'�`��;p��.,��fn�� / departmental activities. ,�� ,„� �,,,.k�.�� n��dn ,� �� " ;; ` � City government is labor a , ` ~,.: �t �� . intensive; consequently, � ,� s �=� � �� labor costs (salaries and � �� benefits) account for a r � �. � ...� �_'�• `. c� ` .�. large portion of the outlay. '`�' � � � Over three-quarters of total The current Stadium Promenade site provides exciting opportunities for general fund expenditures Orange to capture its share of the entertainment and tourist market �enerated by Disneyland and Angels Stadium. al"e SPent on.salaries and benefits. The Police and Fire Departments typically have the largest operating budgets among City departments and services. � Retail Business Retention and Expansion Retail businesses in Orange are located primarily along Tustin Street, Katefla Avenue, Chapman Avenue, and The City Drive. Major retail centers include The Block at Orange in west Orange on The City Drive south of Chapman Avenue, The Viflage at Orange on North ic^�c—'aA,� -•"�`�::;�:�. _.._ ="�-�.` .��._; O�zn�c� GsrrE�z Pr�rr ED-16 Y_��.__� _ ECONOMIC DE.VELOPMENT Tustin Street, and the Stadium Promenade on West Katella Avenue. As a major retail and entertainment center, The Block at Orange attracts local residents and regional customers. Existing and future growth in the adjacent Anaheim Platinum Triangle and the University of California-Irvine Medical Center expansion further support the Uptown area's regional attraction. The Urban Mixed-use designation for The Block at Orange and the surrounding area presents opportunities to develop additional retail, office, residential, and entertainment uses. The Village at Orange is a regional lifestyle shopping center featuring traditional department store anchor tenants and regional retailers. The potential future Meats Avenue interchange along SR-55 would increase accessibility to the Village at Orange along an important north-south roadway. Stadium Promenade includes entertainment and retail businesses, and is located adjacent to Anaheim's Platinum Triangle and across the Santa Ana River from the proposed Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) transit station. Stadium Promenade will serve as a prominent western ;gateway into the City. To capitalize on the increased population within the adjacent ��rea, and to successfully incorporate the benefits of increased transit use, this area will accommodate a higher concentration of mixed entertainment, retail, and residential uses. Areas further east along Katella Avenue, between Batavia Street and Glassell Street, will be retained as a highly- productive commercial district,and will continue as home to several automobilE� dealerships. East of Glassell Street, neighborhood-scale mixed-use development will providE� a transition from commercial retail uses to mixed-use neighborhoods between Glassell Street and California Street. Commercial uses will continue to surround the Katella Avenuie and Tustin Street intersection. The success of the �ity's commercial and retail areas lies in their proximity to major transportation corridors, and in possessing a wide range of retail businesses that provide diverse goods and services and a variety of shopping and entertainment experiences. Challenges to the City's retail market include financing the rehabilitation of ol�der buildings and infrastructure, improving the availability of parking, and implementing design guidelines that will improve signage, create attractive public spaces within commercial corridors, and preserve the historic character of Old Towne. Redevelopment and improved financing of both public facilities and services will strengthen the City's economic base and can improve the physical appearance of these corridors. New mixed-use designations will both increase the market for commercial areas, and allow for expansion. Commercial and Industrial Base The City's commercial market offers diverse shopping opportunities, goods, and services for a broad range of tastes and socioeconomic groups. The proximity of commercial areas to major transportation corridors, � ° and the planned expansion and renovation of these areas outlined in the Land Use Element will provide growth and expansion opportunities for commercial businesses, particularly retail businesses. Even though these commercial uses are vulnerable to fluctuations in the local and regional markets, and developable land is ��°;� __..._ .�-. , .-,��;: �� ORA2vGE GENERAL PLA1Q Supplementing tne City's strong ED-17 commercial and ind�strial sectors, Orange's institutions,including St. Joseph Hospital,provide valuable skilled _�„ni,,,,�„o.,+„�,.,,,r+��„v+�o< ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT j�,.-=�-� -�- - �,. ._:,.� •�� growing scarce, mixed-use expansions and redevelopment of parcels along major corridors will provide new business opportunities as the City approaches a more highly developed condition.The City will continue to support smaller industries and businesses that provide job growth and tax revenue. By diversifying both its tax and employment base, the City will continue to improve its fiscal viability. Orange's industrial uses are concentrated in the northwest area of the City, generafly north and south of Katella Avenue, and west of Glassell Street, with consistent, strong demand from small businesses. The area consists of a mix of warehouses, light industrial uses, and flexible office spaces catering to incubator or "home grown" companies. Key advantages offered by the City's industrial areas include proximity to high-end housing in Orange and surrounding communities for company executives, a central location, convenient freeway access, and the opportunity to capture displaced industrial tenants from the Platinum Triangle area. Even with high demand for industriai spaces, growth is limited due to lack of available land. To promote industrial growth and increase employment opportunities, the City encourages consolidation of small parcels with multiple owners, concentrates redevelopment on smaller sites, and has refined or increased the buildable capacity of industrial areas to be responsive to demand by adjusting maximum permitted Floor-area Ratios(FARs). Encouraging Economic Development Strategies for promoting economic development in Orange include potential reuse and redevelopment of underutilized properties and irregularly shaped parcels. One challenge existing in Orange today is the lack of appropriate sites for larger retail developments. The City must compete with adjacent retail centers in neighboring cities such as Main Place Mall in Santa Ana and the Platinum Triangle and Garden Walk projects in Anaheim. The local market is also vulnerable to fluctuations in the Southern California economy. To facilitate commercial development on underutilized sites, the City encourages site consolidation where feasible and desirable to provide parcels appropriately sized and configured to support larger retail and office development. The City also will support site assessments to determine the status of potential environmental contamination. Orange's large industrial area is located in the northwestern portion of the City, and is characterized by a broad mix of business park, office, manufacturing, warehousing and commercial uses. Over time,market forces may create a demand for more office space in the industrial area, or for more intense business park or warehouse uses than are currently present. Considering ways to increase the intensity of uses throughout the City's industrial areas will encourage more productive use of limited land resources. Demand for industrial and office use in this area is strong, particularly among those who want to own their buildings. Therefore, the City seeks fo preserve the primary industrial land use found in this area and to encourage intensification and/or redevelopment of underutilized parcels. Areas with incompatible uses often require mitigation efforts to address negative impacts.The City will buffer industrial and residential uses from each other with commercial uses or other higher intensity uses to protect residential areas from exposure to truck traffic, to the transport of hazardous materials,and to excessive noise associated with industrial uses.Within x-�°= _.�-� .,. _ -----,�-:: Or'�1vG� GENERAL L'LP.Dr ED-18 -�.�.� T_ ECONOMIC DE:VELOPMENT industrial areas, the City will encourage recruitment and retention of environmentally safe and clean manufacturers to ensure that expansion of industrial areas can occur without increasing the risk to residents and employees from potential exposure to hazardous nnaterials and wastes. Aesthetic Improvements The quaint streets of Old Towne and the postmodern attractions at The Block a1t Orange and The Village at Orange display the City's appreciation for a variety of aesthetic styles. Funds to support renovation and rehabilitation are returned through tax revenue generated by regional and local clientele, who enjoy the upgraded look and feel of Orange's retail centers. In addition, mixed-use areas will increase the opportunity for aesthetically pleasing commercial and residential development along some of the City's major corridors while promoting both walkability and a sustainable lifestyle. Areas already characterized by strong design features are the result of implementation of design guidelines the City has adopted in certain locations. The City can corriplement the economic and aesthetic contributions of its thriving retail centers by focusi'ng aesthetic improvements in additional areas along Lincoln Avenue,Tustin Street, and Katella Avenue, and by removing barriers and capturing economic opportunities present in each area. Creating a streetscape program and design guidelines, and using economic development r�esources and funds where possible will contribute toward achieving the �ity's aesthetic and eo�nomic goals in these areas. Furthermore, the City emphasizes specific programs to improve aesthetics alon€;commercial corridors, such as placing entryway signs on major corridors near the City's boundary, developing landscape guidelines to extend landscape and hardscape design thr�oughout the City, and paying attention to design in transitional areas between commercial and residential areas. Implementing the Old Towne Design Standards and Infill Residential Desi;;n Guidelines and updating other design guidelines throughout the City in tandem wii:h economic development plans will ensure aesthetic improvements and improve economic viability. More information and policies related to urban design and aesthetic. improvernents within the City's commercial and mixed-use corridors are provided in the Urban Design Element. Infrastructure Fiscal growth �jnd business expansion, both within the Project Area and throughout the City, depends on provision of adequate infrastructure and necessary _• , public services. These services ensure the safety, cleanliness, and �; communication that �; businesses rely on in order , ,�. - to carry out daily operations. _, :�:-�,��,., Orange's Redevelopment Agency considers development and rehabilitation of affordable family housing with emphasis on low and very- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �_>=-. .� :;y- ,,.��, . a�,;; In effect, inadequate public services and infrastructure will curtail expansion of retail, commercial, and industrial businesses; will reduce job opportunities; and will create blight over the long term. Adequate infrastructure will allow businesses to expand and will provide room for new businesses to develop without making burdensome demands on the City's infrastructure. To ensure proper services and infrastructure, the City has created and continues to update plans for drainage, sewer operations, and water management. The City also monitors the status of its infrastructure and of public utilities such as gas, electricity, and telecommunications. To address aging of the water, sewer, and storm drain infrastructures; to deliver clean water; and to ensure proper waste coliection; Orange gauges current and future needs and charges fees to fund needed upgrades and replacements. The City also implements infrastructure policies in its Economic Development Strategy Plan to address inadequacies pertaining to storm drains, signalization, and slow progress in placing utilities underground. More information and policies related to the infrastructure needed to support economic growth and expanded employment are provided in the Infrastructure Element. Housing for Employees The supply of adequate housing in and around Orange is directly related to the health and expansion of the City's economy. State law(Health and Safety Code Section 33070) declares the importance of providing housing and employment opportunities for all people. It also states�that "unfit housing and lack of employment opportunity depend on each other to perpetuate a system of dependency and hopelessness which drains the state of its valuable financial and human resources"(Health and Safety Code Section 33070). Among the fundamental purposes of redevelopment are expansion of the supply of low-and moderate-income housing, and expansion of employment opportunities for jobless and underemployed persons. To accomplish this, the Agency is required to set aside at least zo percent of its tax increment revenues to increase, improve, and preserve low-and moderate- income housing.The City and the Agency aim to rehabilitate and repair the current supply of housing, to provide new construction of low- and moderate-income housing, to provide special-needs housing, to replace affordable housing that has been eliminated as a result of redevelopment, and to integrate affordable housing within new residential development. Although the City lacks an abundance of vacant land for residential use and faces competition from planned developments in surrounding cities, Orange is a prime location for residential developments because of its proximity to major employment centers and amenities, its high quality of life, and its high existing demand for a range of housing types. To improve quality of life for workers in Orange, the City will continue to provide a wide variety of housing options that suit the needs of residents of all income groups and household types. To increase the existing housing supply, the City has increased the amount of land designated for mixed-use development and identified sites suitable for housing development for local and regional employees. More information, including policies and programs related to provision of affordable and accessible housing in the City, are provided in the Housing Element. -==M -`r'��-- :.__ . ..,<- -�--�=�; O�u1;Gs �Li�r�u.z Pzz�rr ED-20 T.�� - - _ ECONOMIC D]EVELOPMENT a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION The goals, policies, and plans identified in this Element are implemented through a variety of City plans, ordinances, development requirements, capital improvements, and ongoing collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. Specific im�plementation measures for policies in this Element are contained in the General Plan Appendix. .__ . - �..-� -�_��.�=.�:�-.� ORANGE GENERAL PLAN ED-21 � A�� E�. � _. . _ ._ -��.- _ _�:. .�. �t�_ .:�� INTRODUCTION This Implementation Plan will guide City elected officials, commission and committee members, staff, and the public in the overall effort to put into practice the adopted General Plan goals and policies. The purpose of the implementation programs is to ensure that the overall direction set forth in the General Plan is translated from general ideas to actions. Each implementation program is a procedure, program, or technique that requires City action, either alone or in collaboration with non-City organizations or with federal and state agencies. Some of the implementation programs are processes or procedures the City currently administers on a day-to-day basis (such as review of development projects). Other imp(ementation programs require new programs or projects. Completion of each of the identified programs is subject to funding availability. CITY DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL PLAN Implementing and maintaining the overall General Plan is the primary responsibility of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. However, because General Plan policies affect nearly every aspect of City government and of City services provided in Orange, other departments also play key roles in ensuring that General Plan policies and programs are carried out to achieve the community's vision. Each of the City's departments has taken part in the preparation of the General Plan, and many have implementation responsibilities described in this section. In some cases, elements of the implementation programs may carry through to individual departments' work plans or the City's Capital Improvement Program. The implementation programs are also intended to be consistent with, and supportive of, the City's Strategic Plan. The following section summarizes the Mission Statements of the departments most responsible for implementing the General Plan. These statements provide a broad overview of the types of programs each department is likely to be responsible for implementing. City Council The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. .._. , �.�-<� __ ...�._ - - ___.._,.�..�. ORANGE GEtdERAL P7�AN IMP-1 IMPLEMENTATION z°�=�R;��. �=�:'� ��'=�' City Manager To manage the City's resources with leadership and vision. Community Development To work with the community in achieving and maintaining a better quality of life by providing professional guidance and coordination of all land planning and development ar_tivities, and by fairly and consistently implementing the City's regulations and policies. Community Services To enhance the quality of life and a safe community by providing lifelc�ng learning opportunities, leisure activities,and recreational experiences. Economic Development To promote economic growth and housing opportunities to enhance the q�uality of life throughout the community. Fire To prevent or minimize the loss of life, damage to the environment, and property from the adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies, and hazardous conditions. Library Services To welcome and support all people in their enjoyment of reading and pursuit of lifelong learning, to preserve local history, and to provide equal access to information, ideas, and knowledge through books, programs, and technology. Police To perform law enforcement duties with innovative leadership; accountable t� the people we serve, in order to ensure their safety and improve the quality of life in our diverse community. Public Works To provide and preserve our City's infrastructure, facilities, and programs, anci to promote public health, safety, and welfare through courteous and timely customer service and efficient use of available resources. ,_F�...._ �_�� .�. .._ �- �.�t. Ox�xGE GEt�x� Pr�rr IMP-2 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) - -`��, � __. IMPLEMENTATION CITY OF ORANGE STRATEGIC PLAN The City of Orange Strategic Plan establishes a vision for how the City as an organization delivers services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. The intent of the plan is to define the purpose of the organization, establish realistic goals and objectives, present a vision of success that will guide the ongoing direction of the organization, and help to ensure the most effective use of City resources by focusing the resources on key priorities. The zoo8- zo�3 Strategic Plan establishes the following goals: (�) Provide for a safe community. (z) Be a fiscally healthy community. (3) Enhance and promote the quality of life in the community. (4) Provide outstanding customer service. (5) Recognize, promote,and preserve Orange's rich heritage. These Strategic Plan goals are integrated throughout the General Plan policies, and are reflected in the Implementation Plan programs and specifications. Therefore, the Strategic Plan goals are also reflected in the individual department work plans and the City Budget. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS General Plan implementation programs are organized into the following five subsections corresponding to various areas and levels of City responsibility: I. Plans, Permits, Procedures,Agreements, and Ordinances Administered by the City II. Physical Improvements and Capital Projects III. Conditions or Requirements Placed Upon Applicants during Development Review IV. Planning and Outreach Initiatives V. Coordination with Other Agencies and Organizations Each implementation program relates directly to one or more of the General Plan policies, drawn from various elements. For each program, the related General Plan policies are listed, along with the responsible agencies or City departments, the recommended time frame, and the likely funding source. The implementation programs are intended for use as the basis for preparing the Annual Report to the City Council on the status of the City's progress in implementing the General Plan, as described in Section 65400 of the Government Code. Because many of the individual actions and programs also act as mitigation for environmental impacts resulting from planned development in accordance with the General Plan, the Annual Report can also provide a means of monitoring application of the mitigation measures as required by Public Resources Code Section z�o8�.6. To ensure continued consistency and usefulness, the programs should be updated concurrent with the City's annual budget process and whenever the General Plan is amended or updated. Implementation programs corresponding to the goals and policies set forth in the Housing Element are listed within the Housing Element, rather than within this Appendix. �� :�� _�� _��_ ;;��;:; OxArrGE GErrs�, Pr�rr IMP-3 cPA 2010-000i �8/io/1o) IMPLEMENTATION c�:•.�_ —;.� .•.M " - �_:-��"�`-� 2 . Plans , Permits , Procedures , Agreements , and Ordinances Administered by the City ,.. �-�� .._ - �-_�---.,�:�_ Program I-1 Zoning Code Update The City will update, revise and�or establish new zoning standards to implemerit policies in the Land Use, Noise, Urban Design, and Cultural Resources& Historic Preservatian Elements. All future updates to the Zoning Code will include an active public participation process. Until such time as the City adopts the Zoning Ordinance amendments, all new develapment shall comply with the standards set forth in the current Zoning Code, or the standards,established through a development agreement or specific plan for a particular development project. The City will update design standards for Old Towne and the Southwest Redlevelopment Project Area, and develop new streetscape standards to implement its mixed-use land use objectives. The zoning code revisions will designate buffer zones and transitional areas to minimize land use incompatibilities between single-family residential areas an�� intensified commercial operations and mixed-use development. The Zoning Code revisiions do not specify changes regarding noise in mixed-use areas; however, Implementation Program I-3o, "Noise Ordinance," seeks to minimize the effect of noise generated from industr�ial land uses on adjacent land uses. Specific revisions to the Zoning Code will be completed to address: ■ Maximizing the amount of pervious surfaces in new and infill developments; ■ Integration of crime prevention through environmental design(CPTED)principles into site plan and building design, including adequate safety lighting; ■ Integration of complementary uses in support of a safe community environment; ■ A designation process for cultural resources to be listed on the city's Local Register of Historic Resources,to include a broad range of historic resources including sE�parate or individual buildings,structures, objects, and sites,as well as districts and archiaeological resources; ■ A process for review of projects related to historic resources outside of the Old Towne Historic District. ■ Adaptive reuse of potential and listed historic resources—the city will consid�er provisions for including neighborhood character areas(NCAs)as a zoning overlay,and the following planning areas may be considered for this zoning revision: EI Modena,Cypres,s Street Barrio,and the railroad/packinghouse corridor; ■ Development interface with Santiago Creek,the Santa Ana River,and other open space areas, �� . ::.��,� �,�,: � Ox�xGE GErrE� P�x IMP-4 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �•"�" " "-=��:� _ �._ IMPLEMENTATION ■ Incorporation of sustainable development principles, such as the adoption of resource conservation measures for building codes and standards, and specifications for multi- modal transportation; ■ Maintenance of the building security ordinance and addition of a CPTED element to those standards; and ■ Preparation of development standards that address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)requirements. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Police Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Updated by December zo�6 Related Policies: Land Use: �.�, �.Z, �.3,�.4, z.�, Z.Z, Z.3, z.4, Z.S, 2.7, Z.8, z.9, 4•�, 4•2, 4•4, 4•5, 5•�, 5•2, 5•3, 6.1, 6.z, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 8.1 Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation: �.3,�.4,�.5, z.�, z.3,3•2,4•5 Public Safety: z•3, 2•4,3•3,7•2,7•5,7•6, 9•� Noise: �.�, �.2, �.3, z.�, Z.Z,3•�, 4•3, 5•�, 5•Z, 5•3, 6.�, 6.z, 7•3 Urban Design: �.�,�.4, �.7,4•�, 5•�, 5•2, 5•3, 6.�, 6.3, 6.6 Economic Development: �.i,�.3,�•4,4•5, 5•3, 5•5 �:��.�.c.�::��. - :�- _:� _.::�:=�;�.� Program I-2 Land Use Policy Map and Focus Area Development Objectives Ensure that City land use decisions are consistent with the policies of the Land Use Element and the land uses shown on the Land Use Policy Map. Using the development review process and other tools outlined throughout the General Plan, ensure that the development objectives specified for each of the eight focus areas described in the Land Use Element are achieved for new development and infill projects located in the focus areas. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: All Economic Development: �.�,1.2�1.3,�.4, �.5, i.6, �.7,3-�,3•2,3•3,3•4,7•�,7•2 t^"',�a�.*�c. ,'.t;'CT.�wxS.'k T1'G`.�".`+h3.'a.=..�:::': '"'a':,�3'.Y�..,..:. .._.. . , � ..� .. �.n:3"'o* -P+°'"'Tni.'::"'.aien<� '.at+.��a :_ �..ka:'.."�...�.'.'�,��+.i OxArrGE GErtE� P�rr IMP-5 GPA 2oio-000l �s/lo/loJ IMPLEMENTATION a�—,�' _ —�:�-*� -,_�:'�=�-: Program I-3 Specific Plans and Neighborhood Plans Prepare, adopt, and implement specific plans and neighborhood plans consister�t with state law to establish permitted densities, intensities, and uses within Orange for th�e systematic implementation of the General Plan. Continue to implement and update, as needed, the following adopted specific plans and neighborhood plans: ■ Archstone Gateway ■ Chapman University ■ East Orange General Plan(�975) ■ Immanuel Lutheran Church ■ Orange ParkAcres ■ Pinnacle at Uptown Orange ■ St.John's Lutheran Church and School ■ Santa Fe Depot Area ■ Serrano Heights ■ Upper Peters Canyon New specific plans may be permitted elsewhere within the planning area in� the future. Through the specific plan process, encourage developers to include or provide: ■ Context sensitivity and connectivity to surroundings, ■ Complementary mix of uses, ■ Pedestrian-oriented places, ■ Transit-oriented design, ■ Public spaces, ■ Green spaces, and ■ CPTED design features. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund, private property owners Time Frame: As needed Related Policies: Land Use: 2•i, Z•4,3•4, 5•�, 5•Z, 5•3, 5•5, 5•g, 5•9, 6.7, 6.�0,�6.��,7.i,7.z Circulation&Mobility: 3•Z,33 Public Safety: 7.z Urban Design: �.�, 5.�, 5.3,6.�,6.z,6.4 �.. M, M. ::�:a< . �.,:.��;�.::�: Program I-4 Plans , Standards , and Guidelines Adopt, review, implement, and update as necessary the following master plans, standards, and guidelines: ■ Bikeways Master Plan ��.:v, . __ ,� - � __ _..__� Ox�rrGE GErrEx� P�x IMP-6 rP� 2oio-000i (s/lo/lo� ` �' - _,. ._ IMPLEMENTATION ■ Residential Neighborhood Tra f fic Management Program ■ Recreational Trails Master Plan ■ Park Facilities, Recreation,and Community Services Master Plan ■ Grading Ordinance and hillside development regulations ■ Scenic highway standards for Santiago Canyon Road,Jamboree Road,and Newport Boulevard ■ Historic Preservation Design Standards ■ Design guidelines and/or standards for large complexes ■ Historic preservation design standards for other historic districts and for individually listed historic resources. ■ In fill Residential Guidelines ■ Street 7ree Master Plan ■ Master Utility Undergrounding Plan ■ Tustin Street Design Standards ■ Design standards for areas where the General Plan is changing land uses, including the Southwest Project Area,Chapman Avenue, Katella Avenue, and South Main Street ■ Emergency Operations Plan and evacuation routes ■ Water Master Plan ■ Urban Water Management Plan ■ Sewer Master Plan ■ Storm Drain Master Plan ■ NPDES Local Implementation Plan ■ Public Library Facilities Master Plan ■ Noise standards and guidelines for new construction in mixed-use districts ■ Santiago Creek Vision Plan Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Community Services Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Library Services Department, Economic Development Department Funding Source: General Fund,development fees, private contributions .__ ,�= .� ._ - _�,�..v,..��:; OxAt�GE GErrE� Px�rr IMP-7 cPA 2oio-000� �e/io/io� IMPLEMENTATION a�_,:��=�-� — �-_�. � ��• Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: �.5,�.7, �.6, �.7, 5•5, 5.6, 6.3, 6.4, 6•5, 7.�,7.� Circulation&Mobility: �.4,4•�,4•Z,4•3,4•4,4•5,4•6,4•7,4•$, 6.�, 6.z Natural Resources: �.�, �.z, z.�3, z.�4, z.�5, 2•1e� 5•�, 5•3, 5•5, 5•6, �6.�, 6.z, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 7.� Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�, �.3, �.6, 5•�, 5•Z, 5•3, 5•4, 5•5 Public Safety: 6.6, 6.7, 8.4 Urban Design: �.1,1.2, z.5, 5•3,6.�, 6.z,6.3,6.6 Economic Development: 2.4, 5•�, 5•2, 5•3, 6.�, 6.z infrastructure: 1.1,1.2,4.2 ,. �,.:.,�� r�.��:::.-� - _ ��.__.., ,;::�� Program I-5 Transfer of Development Rights Ordinance Adopt a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) ordinance to allow TDRs for the following purposes: ■ To increase levels of residential densities at appropriate sites in areas designa�ted Urban Mixed-Use, as described in Table LU-3 in the Land Use Element; ■ To encourage well-designed high-rise development consisting of buildings�o stories or higher at identified locations,as described in Table LU-4 and shown on Figure� LU-8 in the Land Use Element; ■ To expand and preserve open space in the Urban,Old Towne, and NeighborFiood mixed- use land use designations,as described in Table LU-4 in the Land Use Element;and ■ To provide incentives for preservation of listed historic resources or contributors to listed historic districts. In each case, a Development Agreement between the property owner and City of Orange will be required. Agency/Department: �ommunity Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Complete by zo�3 Related Policies: Land Use: 2•Z, 2•3,Z•$� 5•5 Natura) Resources: 4.7 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 3.z w.��-.,�:��=� -_ :_�.;.�� _ _ :�-f�-_..::�„�.:�: ��~� :�� ,. —_w �"`�`; Ox�rrcE GEr�� P�rr IMP-8 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) -- ��""�"-'�'�:� :'•'�: ' _ . , IMPLEMENTATION Program I-6 Prepare Design Guidelines Prepare new design criteria for public gathering spaces, commercial areas, rural development character, viewshed protection and preservation, and additional policies for mixed-use development and transit-oriented development as needed. New design criteria should also include landscape standards that provide open space buffers and other appropriate transitions between lower density, single-family neighborhoods and higher density development. Design criteria should also address standards for the provision of community gathering spaces within private development, incentives to provide accessible open spaces in commercial and mixed-use corridors, and guidelines for the preservation of visual points of interest throughout the community. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Update complete by zo�3 Related Policies: Land Use: z.7, z.8,z.�o, 8.� Natural Resources: �.3, 2•8,7•5 Urban Design: z.�, z.4, z.6, z.7,3•�,3•Z,3•3,3•4,4•�,4•Z, 4•5,6.�,6.z, 6.6 �:��-.�::.�� _. . �,.:�.__ _.,.�,..�.z,�z-..�::�m:: Program I-8 Code Enforcement Continue to enforce property maintenance standards, adopted City Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance,the Noise Ordinance, and other provisions of the Orange Municipal Code. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Police Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 5.5, 6.�, 7.5 Urban Design: 5.z, 6.z Noise: �.2,�.4, 7•Z,7•3 Public Safety: 3•3, 9•� Economic Development: 4.�,4.z .�_-:-�,.,-�.__.�;;��-� e ._.._ __.��.�. ,._�._:. s-�,��,..��: Program I-9 Building and Fire Codes Continually update building and fire codes to: ■ Ensure that new development and retrofitted development reduce potential damage from earthquakes,floods,fire,wind, liquefaction, and other natural hazards; and ■ Incorporate increased energy efficiency and green building and sustainable development strategies. �_ __ � A ._.��-��: ORANGE GENEI2AI. PI.AT7 IMP-9 cPA 2010-000i (s/1o/io) IMPLEMENTATION ��.:� '��+' �`�°`�''�'' Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Fire Department, Economic Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Public Safety: �.� Noise: 5.�, 6.� ,:�. -�:.�.-�. -- .. ��:;; �w� Program I-10 City Master Plan of Streets and High�ways Use the established Capital Improvement Program process to implement thE= circulation system shown on the City Master Plan of Streets and Highways (Figure CM-z), the City will secure funding for roadway improvements, will design and build new roadw��ys, and will complete roadway repairs and improvements. Future roadways must meet roadway classification design specifications and perFormance criteria. To reduce the impacts of traffic on residential areas, encourage through traffic to use higher classification arterials as designated within the City's Master Plan of Streets and Highways. Agency/Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund, development fees, and Renev�red Measure M funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: �.�, �.3, z.�, z.z,z.5 Growth Management: �.z,�.��, z.z Economic Development: z.4, 6.�, 6.z ,,�:.�,.:.�.-�:: _:,, �,.;,;�,�. __k.�.,�.-�;��:.�: Program I-11 Critical Intersection Program To ensure that traffic flows meet the level of service (LOS) standards established in the Circulation &Mobility Element,roadway capacity in areas with excess traffic will be improved by restricting on-street parking, improving signal timing, widening intersections, adding through and turn lanes, and using other transportation systems managemerit measures. Monitor the performance of Critical Intersections identified on Figure CM-z in tl-ie Circulation &Mobility Element on an ongoing basis. Ensure that Critical Intersections appro,�ching LOS D are prioritized for improvement within the City's Capital Improvement Plan. Agency/Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund, Renewed Measure M funds, ��evelopment fees, gas tax funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: �.z, �.3 Growth Management: �.�, �.�� Economic Development: z.4, 6.�, 6.z ��. ,.� . F.:� OxArrGE GErrEx� P� IMP-10 cPA zoio-000i �s/lo/10) �"'+�'"=��'�'' -.- _ � IMPLEMENTATION �•�.,.�.�.,-�-�.:: -;=:: _..r.�.-:.�.�-.M -°-==-'�- r:._,� ..�—___ Program I-12 Old Towne Parking District Study the benefits of creating a parking district and the feasibility of expanding available public parking in areas surrounding the Plaza. Shared parking, consolidated parking facilities, . parking structures, or underground parking should all be considered as potential strategies to provide additional off-street parking to meet future demands related to adaptive re-use and infill development in Old Towne. Agency/Department: Public Works Department, Community Development Department, Economic Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Feasibility study completed by zo�3 Related Policies: Land Use: 2•5, 5•4 Circulation&Mobility: 5•�, 5•2, 5•3, 5•4 Urban Design: 6.z Economic Development: 4.�,4.z,6.z .:.._�w..� _,:.�::.;:::�a -:Y � _..._ _ ,.�.._�..._��x. Program I-13 Pedestrian-Oriented Streetscape Master Plan Prepare, adopt, and implement a pedestrian-oriented streetscape master plan as part of the City's decision to enhance the walkability of public spaces, with the goal of promoting multi- modal transportation options.This plan will include the City's key commercial corridors, such as Tustin Street, Chapman Avenue, Main Street, and Katella Avenue. The master plan should integrate concepts discussed for these corridors throughout the General Plan related to pedestrian facilities, streetscapes, urban green zones, fa4ade improvements, and signage, including: ■ Identifying pedestrian links that need improvement and strengthening; ■ Determining new pedestrian links to underserved areas; ■ Ensuring adequate sidewalk widths to accommodate lighting,street trees, benches, and trash cans; ■ Establishing design character,standards,and guidelines for proposed outdoor spaces, paseos, and pedestrian paths; ■ Incorporating more functional and appealing outdoor spaces, paseos, and pedestrian paths within retrofits of current streetscapes as well as within new development; ■ Integrating public open space(e.g., plazas, neighborhood parks, pocket parks)in commercial and mixed-use corridors; ■ Providing transit amenities such as bus stops, shelters, and lighting; ■ Helping to reduce conflicts between land uses; �'"-�;,'°�`-�= a �:_�7- .�..,..__��=� OxArrGE GErrEx� Pr.Arr IMP-11 cPA 2oio-000l �s/io/lo� IMPLEMENTATION ' s�'-��. ":=_�� =�''�`'�" ■ Determining entry or gateway street design elements and standards; ■ Minimizing barriers to pedestrian and bicycle access;and ■ Incorporating CPTED concepts. The Plan should include sidewalk, transit, open space, and landscape design an�d standards. The planning process will include an active public participation component. Agency�Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Economic Development Department Funding Source: General Fund, development fees Time Frame: Adopt by zo�8 Related Policies: Land Use: z.6, z.7, z.8,3•3, 5•7, 5•9�6.3, 6.6,6.8,8.�, 8.3 Circulation&Mobility: �.�,4.7, 6.�, 6.z, 6.3 Natural Resources: Z.2, 7•3 Urban Design: �.�,�.z,�.3,3•4,3•5,4•7,6.6 Public Safety: 7•4, 9•�,9•2, 9•3 . �.n _ _ _. t �.. _�� .�....:�; _ - Program I-14 Streetscape Improvement Program and City Scenic Highways Develop a Streetscape Improvement Program for major and minor streetscapE�s, bikeways, and trails that includes standard plans and design criteria for unified ligl-iting, paving materials, and patterns,and landscaping such as street trees, median and slope planting, and landscaped parkways. The Streetscape Improvement Program also includes development of specific standards to define and designate the following City Scenic Highways: ■ Jamboree Road ■ Santiago Canyon Road ■ Newport Boulevard AgencyJDepartment: Community Development Department, P'ublic Works Department, Community Services Departmerit Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: 6.�, 6.z, 6.3 Natural Resources: 7•2,7•3,7•4,7•5 Urban Design: 1.1� 1.2,1.j,1.4,1.5,1.],1.8,3.4 Economic Development: 5.z „v _ . __. v.�..--�.: .:.- ,�.,��::.:..�:;..�,e:t �..��.. .: _.._. ��r °�� ,..- , �_�-��:� � OxAt�GE GErrExx� Px�rr IMP-12 GPA 2oio-000i (8/io/lo) .. --=ri^�'�=` . -'"-••� ..�_ _ IMPLEMENTATION Program I-15 Operating Budget Continue to adopt and update the City's Operating Budget to maintain current levels of City services, public facilities and infrastructure, and coordinate development of community facilities and amenities and capital projects. Agency/Department: City Manager Funding Source: General Fund. Secondary sources include special revenue funds (such as Proposition �7z, Renewed Measure M funds), gas tax funds, enterprise funds, capital improvement funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: �.z,�.7 Natural Resources: 5.�, 5.z Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 3�3,3•4,3•5, 5•2 Public Safety: z.4 Economic Development: z.z, z.3 .. .�-,�.:�.� ,-,� -=LL:� ..._ � .�,@,-:..-__�;�;:::�,��. Program I-16 Certified Local Government Status Apply to the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) for inclusion in the Certified Local Government(CLG)program.Successful application includes meeting several requirements: ■ Enact appropriate historic preservation regulations through an adopted historic preservation ordinance. ■ Establish a qualified historic preservation review commission. ■ Maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties. ■ Provide for adequate public participation in the historic preservation program. ■ Satisfactorily perform the responsibilities delegated to the Certified Local Government. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Application submitted by zoi6 Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.z, �.3, Z•Z,3•�, 3•3,3•4 ��,..��. .�.t--�� -�:_.�:. . ., �- --�� - ..._ .�_,�:-�,�::;.�,n,._. ,�W>� , __.,�. :�:�, .._ Y.-- =�;� O�rrGE GErrEx�, P�rr IMP-13 - �PA 2oio-000i (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION ��-� -�T`==�� ''��-�- Program I-17 Local Historic Register Create the City of Orange Register of Historic Resources (Historic Register), which will serve as the local register of historical resources under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Automatically include all resources previously designated, listed, or determined eligible for listing within the National Register of Historic Places or California Register. ■ Establish a process for handling voluntary requests for listing in the Historic R,egister. Support coordination with property owners of potential historic resources id�entified on the Orange Inventory,so that such potential historic resources can more readily be listed in the Historic Register. ■ Establish a process for listing in the Historic Register those buildings,structur�es,objects, sites,or districts that meet the criteria. ■ Establish procedures to remove historic resources from the Historic Register.. ■ Establish procedures for listing archaeological resources in the Historic Register. Employ appropriate criteria for evaluating potential significance of such archaeological resources as historical resources or unique archaeological resources under CEQA. Encourage voluntary listing of eligible archaeological resources. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Register established by zo�5, maintenance ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 5•5 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.z,�.3,�.4, �.5,�.6, 3•�,3•Z,3•3, 3•4,3•5 �„�,��.�--�.::::� - �.0 ti.. ��-� _ Program I-18 Eichler Historic Districts Pursue historic landmark district designation for three Eichler tracts. Notify pro�perty owners in three Eichler tracts—Fairhaven, Fairhills, and Fairmeadow—of the intent to list each of the three tracts separately as local historic districts. Follow established procedures for Historic Register listing of each. Develop design standards and project review processed for Eichler Historic Districts. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Landmark Districts established by zo�5 Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.4 E.�-�.:�,�-:� -- _._.�:�� ;�--,.�...��,�� ;.� -- - • �.Q-�. �-.��;-A--: :-�,� _. ��~_;:.��:; OxArrGE GErrE�z P� IMP-14 cPA 2010-000i �s/1o/l0) =�, �__:�°��, ~•�::�:-� _._ �_.� IMPLEMENTATION Program I-19 Historic, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources Survey Continue to maintain an accessible and periodically updated inventory of potential historic resources. All surveyed properties will be included in the City's Inventory of Historic Resources (Orange Inventory), and the Orange Inventory will be a valuable planning tool to be used in evaluating possible impacts a proposed project might have on previously evaluated potential and identified historic resources. Surveys and survey updates may be conducted by City staff, historic preservation professionals, and/or representatives of local preservation organizations. Properties that have attained 45 years of age and are located within a designated historic district or Neighborhood Character Area (NCA) shall be subject to survey and assessment by a qualified architectural historian prior to issuance of any permit for alteration or demolition. Survey other areas where potential for historic resources may exist. Identify smaller character areas that contain concentrations of potential or listed historic resources that reflect a unique sense of time and place. Use the Orange Inventory to identify potential historic resources for purposes of CEQA, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) review of proposed projects. Only if potential historic resources in the Orange Inventory are listed in or eligible for listing in the California Register for CEQA or the National Register for the NHPA and NEPA shall they have a presumption of significance pursuant to CEQA Section z�o84.i and be treated as historical resources under CEQA. Potential historic resources identified in the Orange Inventory may be listed in the Historic Register if they meet criteria for listing in the California Register. The City's Historic Resources Inventory may be regularly updated by the Planning Division to reflect corrections and modifications to the associated database and survey forms without the need to bring those changes to the Planning Commission for adoption. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�, �.3,�.4,�.5,�.6, z.�,z.z,4.�,q..6 Urban Design: 5•4 �,��.��:.�,:�:�-:=_R: _ _ - -- :�. .__. _._�_ ... .__ Program I-20 Historic Preservation Incentives Actively pursue grants, loans, and other incentives to encourage historic preservation. Consider implementing conservation easements. ��--�:�=�- . w�. __,,:_� ��:-.�: OxArrGE GEt�� Pz�rr IMP-15 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTAT ION �-+�-�a;� �r.:� ��'*�='�°� Develop a revolving loan program for maintenance and rehabilitation work, cor�sistent with tlesign standards, on listed historic resources and on resources that are contribul:ors to listed historic districts. Develop a voluntary conservation easement program to preserve listed historic resources and contributors to listed historic districts. Provide a potential tax benefit to property owners. Establish a partnership with local preservation organizations to accept, hold, and manage conservation easements on historic resources. Enable Mills Act oontracts for additional designated historic districts. Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.4, Z•2, 2•3,3•�, 3•2,3•3,3•4,3•5 Urban Design: 5•4 Economic Development: �.z, 5•3 __ . _. �. :r...� s_:_ �.:,�.•:::�:: Program I-21 Commemorative Plaque Program Explore establishing a commemorative plaque program to allow public re�cognition of properties listed on the Historic Register. Develop and administer standards arid guidelines for properties eligible for the commemorative plaque program. Agency/Department: Community organizations in coordinatiori with the Community Development Department Funding Source: Private contributions Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: • Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: z.z,3.� �-�_> _ �.;�::�: -_.�_�:�-�<� F.��-�.�_.�� Program I-22 Historic Context Statement and Surve;y Officially recognize the Historic Context Statement prepared in tandem with the General Plan Update. Periodically update the Statement to add recent historical events. Officially recognize the recently completed historical and archaeological resources survey prepared in tandem with the updated General Plan. Update and maintain the inv�entory using the City's Geographic Information System(GIS). Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: �.�.��. „ ._,_ _. _ � .. _� �_ .:.�-��; ORANGE GErTERAL PLAN IMP-16 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) ��:�_ -,�;.*� _.:- IMPLEMENTATION Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�, �.3,1.6,3.� ��_:�:--�::_�.� __;..,., _,_.,� ��r,�,:�,;;�,.�,; ._.. .�.._ ___... �..�_u-_ Program I-23 Neighborhood Character Areas Designate EI Modena, Cypress Street Barrio,the Railroad/Packinghouse Corridor, and Orange Park Acres as Neighborhood Character Areas (NCAs) by establishing an NCA overlay zone and appropriate standards and regulations in the Zoning Code. Develop and administer design guidelines appropriate to each designated NCA. Agency/Department: Community Development Department,City Council Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Complete by zo�7 Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�, z.1, 2.z, z.3 �-.�n��_ _,_u:;::� --.�. --..__ - ��--�_;:�� Program I-24 Community Character Design Elements Update design guidelines to incorporate the elements of community design character that reflect Orange's historic and cultural background. Require new development to incorporate the elements of the community's character and design into its projects. Determine how to retrofit the existing commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use areas to include the community character elements. Community character elements can include but are not limited to architectural style, landscape style, streetscape,and signage. Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Urban Design: 3•Z,3•3,4•5, 5•�, 5•2, 5•3, 6.6 �--<;,,.... __,:z-�;;�.:�- �.,.� . --�:r_ _ .__--��,�.�,._��:_�r., Program I-25 Green Space Incentives Seek and develop appropriate incentives for project applicants and developers that provide public access to private green spaces in new, infill, and existing development projects. Work to establish neighborhood identity through the use of green spaces. Establish a program to transfer to the City, through land exchanges, purchases, or long-term no-fee leases, land that is not currently in productive use, such as derelict land, tax delinquent land, surplus road and highway rights-of-way, and other land located adjacent to existing open spaces,waterways, or trails. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Community Services Department ,. _ _:-z �:,�. :: �.=�-��:>�, OxArrGE GErrE� P�rr IMP-17 cPA 2oio-000l �s/1o/io) IMPLEMENTAT ION ��-= �_=__�� '�"�'"�`' Funding Source: General Fund,grants, bond funding Time Frame: Complete by zo�6 Related Policies: Land Use: 2•3, Z•$, 6•3, 6•4 Natural Resources: �.�,�.z,�.3, 6.6,7.�,7.5 Urban Design: 3•5,4•5 . ��-•� �;F�: .- ,- . �.;Y�.;;�.�.�.:�� Program I-26 Joint-Use Agreements for Parks and Open Space Continue to implement and expand the use of joint-use agreements to increase the parks and open space resources available to Orange residents. Specifically, seek to exp��nd joint-use agreements with the Orange Unified School District,Chapman University,SouthE�rn California Edison, and the Orange County Flood Control District. Investigate conversion oir joint use of surplus or otherwise underutilized lands, including railroad and public utility rights-of-way, for open space use. Agency�Department: City Manager's Office, Community Services Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 7•6 Natural Resources: �•Z, 5•3 .�-,�--�.::..:� -_ s.:�. ...._.,,. :_,:�:�..::.:�:: �--�- Program I-27 Fire Hazard Information and Suppres:aion Continue to evaluate and update information available to the City regarding potential fire hazards and hazard areas. Provide public information regarding defemsible space surrounding residences and businesses. Use Wildland Fuel Modification guidelines for controlling vegetation in undeveloped areas, and Wildland Urban Interface Code and weed abatement standards. Agency/Department: Fire Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Public Safety: 3•��3•Z,3•3,3•4 �-�:�,.�:� F,::�- �;��.�;: OxArrGE GErrEx�. P�rr IMP-18 cP� 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �.�-.: :� -.-< .� IMPLEMENTATION _ ,_. �-.� Program I-29 Hazardous Materials Monitoring Continue to assess risks associated with hazardous materials and develop mitigation measures accordingly. Identify hazardous material release sites and ensure that the sites are appropriately remediated. Agency/Department: Fire Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Public Safety: 4•��4•Z,4•3 �;�<..,-:�::�;�: -<:,�: ;:.z-�- - ::�:-::��-�.� Program I-30 Noise Regulations Continue to enforce the City's Noise Ordinance limits to limit the effect of noise on residential land uses. Revise the Zoning Ordinance to achieve the following: ■ Limit the hours of deliveries to commercial, mixed use, and industrial uses adjacent to residential and other noise sensitive land uses; ■ Limit the hours of operation for commercial/retail/entertainment uses to limit noise intrusion into nearby residential and other noise sensitive land uses; ■ Limit the hours of operation of high noise-generating industrial equipment; ■ Limit the hours of operation for refuse vehicles and parking lot sweepers if their activity results in an excessive noise level that adversely affects adjacent residential uses; ■ Require the placement of loading and unloading areas so that commercial buildings shield nearby residential land uses from noise generated by loading dock and delivery activities. If necessary, additional sound barriers shall be constructed on the commercial sites to protect nearby noise sensitive uses; ■ Require the placement of all commercial HVAC machinery to be placed within mechanical equipment rooms wherever possible. (Equipment manufacturer's specifications for venting and access to outside air shall be maintained); and ■ Require the provision of localized noise barriers or rooftop parapets around HVAC, cooling towers,and mechanical equipment so that line-of-sight to the noise source from the property line of the noise sensitive receptors is blocked. (Equipment manufacturer's specifications for venting and access to outside air shall be maintained). Agency�Department: Community Development Department, Police Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: i.4,�•5, 5•�, 5•Z, 5•3, 6.z,7•2,7•3,7•4 ,-.._ :� =�:;,. - n,�_ �.:�.=�- O�xGE GEr1�� P� IMP-19 GPA 2�10-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION ` :>��. "-�`��" �"'��''�'�" Program I-31 Orange Public Library Programs Continue to implement the City's Public Library Facilities Master Plan (zooz-zozo). Continue to work to ensure that the California State Library-recommended standard of four volumes and 0.7 square foot per capita is maintained and that the City's library services needs are met as future development occurs. Continue to promote and provide additional resources for the Orange Public l_ibrary Local History Collection. Maintain and enhance the Preservation Resource Center within the Orange Put>lic Library & Local History Center that provides access to information about historic preservation regulations and benefits, technical assistance materials, and information about research methods and collections. Agency/Department: Library Services Department Funding Source: General Fund,private contributions Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation: z.z,3.�,4•5,4•6, 5•�, 5•z, 5•:3, 5•4• 5•5 .,��. .::�:= ,_ n.v:. . _F,..,�--==��...:�� Program I-32 Flood Control and Storm Drain Facili.ties Continue to inspect storm drains, remove debris from catch basins as needed, and evaluate and monitor water storage facilities to determine if they pose a water inundatiori hazard. Agency�Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Natural Resources: z.�3, z.�4, z.�5,z.�7 Public Safety: z.3 Infrastructure: �.3, �.6 �-.� -� � ��:.��a-� _ �_ ______-:.� x .u. ._ ..�._ _. Program I-33 Solid Waste and Recycling Services Continue to contract for provision of solid waste and recycling services. Ensure that comrnunity needs for solid waste disposal and recycling are being met. Expand community outreach and education regarding residential recycling opportunities an�d household hazardous wastes. Agency�Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund, user fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 7•4 Infrastructure: z.�, z.z, �.3 �.�:�-.�,�: :��- �.:� ;-�=�_; Ox�xGE GErrE� P�rr IMP-20 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �?;��: .-:��,:*� .:-� , IMPLEMENTATION �'�.�T..^.W.��Yct'°�`:_.:..:.4�:'�:i��:�»: _�.� —..:-_-f�'� . .,......e,^"'�..5:.'��:�"ri�..,�-..i�� Program I-34 Noise Standards and Acoustical Studies Review development proposals to ensure that the noise standards and compatibility criteria set forth in the Noise Element are met. Consult Noise Element guidelines and standards for noise compatible land uses to determine the suitability of proposed developments relative to existing and forecasted noise levels. Enforce the California Noise Insulation Standards to ensure an acceptable interior noise level of 45 A-weighted decibels (dBA) community noise equivalent level (CNEL)in habitable rooms. Develop noise impact analysis guidelines that describe the City's desired procedure and format for acoustical studies. Acoustical studies will be required for all discretionary projects where any of the following apply: ■ The project includes a noise-sensitive land use that is located within.the existing or future 65 dBA CNEL contourfor transportation noise sources. ■ The project will cause future traffic volumes to increase by z5 percent or more on any roadway that fronts residential, institutional, or open space land uses. ■ The project will expose a noise-sensitive land use to a stationary noise source or vibration source exceeding the standards outlined in the Noise Element.Such stationary sources may include mechanical equipment operations,entertainment venues, industrial facilities, and property maintenance. ■ The project includes a noise-sensitive land use in the vicinity of existing or proposed commercial and industrial areas. ■ The project is a mixed-use development that includes a residential component.The focus of this type of acoustical study is to determine likely interior and exterior noise levels and to recommend appropriate design features to reduce noise. An acoustical analysis prepared in accordance with the Noise Element shall: ■ Be the financial responsibility of the applicant seeking City approval of a project; ■ Be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics; ■ Include representative noise level measurements with sufficient sampling periods and locations to adequately describe local conditions and predominant noise sources; ■ Estimate existing and projected cumulative(zo years)noise in terms of CNEL or Leq,and compare those noise levels to the adopted standards and policies of the Noise Element; ■ Recommend appropriate mitigation to achieve compliance with the adopted policies and standards of the Noise Element.Where the noise source in question consists of intermittent single events,the report must address the effects of maximum noise levels in sleeping rooms in terms of possible sleep disturbance; .�x �,��s .. �- �- -��, ORANGE GEt1ERAz PLAN IMP-21 cPA 2oio-000i �s/io/io) IMPLEMENTAT I ON s�-�=�.� -.�� ''"c--�°`��=�^ ■ Estimate noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented; and ■ Describe a post-project assessment program that could be used to evaluate tlhe effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures. Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 3.4, 6.�0 NOISe: 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5,j.1, 5.1,6.1 -- ...�,��__.:.�:_Y,_ _ ., s.u:�_ _.,__-. ..,�,�-u-�-,,�,.<:�: Program I-35 Climate Action Plan The City of Orange shall develop and adopt a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The C.AP will have two primary objectives: (�) reduce total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City by at least �5 percent from current levels by zozo, and (z) create adaptation strategiE�s to address the likely impacts of climate change on the City,such as increased risk of floodin�;,diminished water supplies, increased risks of wildfire, and risks to public health.The CAP will contain the following chapters: Climate Change and Orange—The first chapter of the CAP will outline the City's r-ationale and motivation for addressing climate change by developing and implementing the CAP. The chapter will provide a brief overview of the science behind climate change, will describe the potential impacts that climate change may create in Orange, and will outline state policy mandates to reduce GHG emissions. Baseline GHG Emissions Inventory and Forecast— In this chapter, the City will calculate GHG emissions for the base year, forecast emissions in zozo under a business-as-usual scenario, and describe the GHG reductions necessary to achieve the City's adopted target.The City will make best efforts to evaluate all reasonable sources of GHG emissions. The chapter will identify GHG emissions and target levels per sector. Sectors to be described in t:he inventory will include municipal operations, residential, commercial, industrial buildings, motor vehicles, and waste. This inventory and forecast shall provide a benchmark for planning and monitoring progress in government operations and the community. The GHG inventory shall be conducted using a methodology consistent with that used by other local ;�,overnments and will be completed within� year after the effective date of adoption of the GE�neral Plan. GHG Emissions Policies and Measures— This chapter will describe the policies and measures that are necessary to reduce GHG emissions in the City and achieve the reduction target. Policies and measures will be created with public input from all stakeholders. E:ach measure will be enforceable, include a timeline, describe financing mechanisms, and assign responsibility to relevant agencies and departments. In addition to direct GI-IG reduction measures, the chapter will incorporate public education efforts to raise awareness on the importance of minimizing GHG emissions and methods for reducing em�issions from individual lifestyles.These policies and measures will be developed within two y�ears after the � .�:..�; =�::� — -�-�-'�� O�rrGE GErrEx� Pr.�rr IMP-22 cPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) :.a:. .�=� -__.:� .. ..� IMPLEMENTATION effective date of adoption of the General Plan. The effectiveness of policies and measures will be evaluated annually and will be modified as necessary to achieve the City's reduction goals. Because the CAP is to be implemented over a period of several years, it is likely that the scientific, federal, and state policy frameworks surrounding climate change measures will evolve. The CAP will adapt its policies, measures, and programs to ensure successful reduction of GHG emissions, protection of the City,and compliance with regulations. Protection and Adaptation Strategies—The fourth chapter of the CAP will describe strategies that will be used to protect the City from and facilitate adaptation to the potential effects of climate change. Potential effects to be evaluated include but are not limited to sea level rise, increased frequency and magnitude of flooding, diminished water supply, habitat loss, and possible effects on public health and the local economy. Each measure will include a timeline, describe financing mechanisms, and assign responsibility to relevant agencies and departments. Benchmarks and Next Steps—In conclusion, the CAP will identify benchmarks, monitoring procedures, and other steps needed to ensure the City achieves its GHG reduction, protection, and adaptation goals. Monitoring and verifying progress on the GHG emissions reduction measures will be conducted on an annual basis. Monitoring will provide important feedback that can be used to demonstrate overall progress toward emissions reduction targets and improve measures over time. Benchmarks will be established to serve as intermediate goals and to motivate compliance with City and private-sector reduction targets. Benchmarks for strategic responses to climate change impacts should be based on the expected time scale of the specific impact and will be established during the development of individual strategic plans. CAP Relationship to the General Plan—Implementation strategies identified in the CAP will be incorporated as implementation measures of the General Plan through amendment within one year of completion. Revisions to CAP policies and measures and subordinate strategic programs may require further General Plan amendments. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund,grants and state assistance(if available) Time Frame: To be developed and adopted by December 3i, zoiz Related Policies: See those policies identified in Table NR-� __ ..__ __ _ - ,. ..:nR�:.�-�:;�:.�:�x Program I-36 Park Dedication Ordinance Adopt a parkland dedication ordinance that requires dedication of parkland at a ratio of 3.0 acres per�,000 population or payment of in-lieu fees, pursuant to Quimby Act requirements. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Community Services Department �n�-�r�> ._ __V. �ti: OxP.rrGE GErrEx� Px�rr IMP-23 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) .. _. .-�.��,�,�.�,,., IMPLEMENTAT I ON z�-�;�:� •.-�� Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Complete by zo�3 Related Policies: Natural Resources: 5.6, 5.7 �, M----__-�,;.�.o ,...,.._.. ._ �;r",e.,�-a�`. -a.:._.' . ...._._ . - Program I-37 Vehicle Noise Reduction Implement the following strategies to reduce vehicular traffic noise throughout the City: ■ Review and designate local truck routes to reduce truck traffic in noise sensitiive land uses areas. ■ Consider the use of traffic calming devices,to reduce traffic speed in residential zones. ■ Consider the use of alternative paving materials,such as open graded asphalt,to reduce traffic noise where determined feasible and cost efficient. Agency�Department: Public Works Department, Communit�y Services Department Funding Source: State and federal grants, Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: z.�, z.z,z.3, z.4,z.5 �..��..,.� -.._.__ v-�< --��;�-; . .�: __ �._. Ox�xGE GEx�� P� IMP-24 cPA 2oio-000i �s/lo/lo) -�a.�::g�'-� �� IMPLEMENTATION II . Physical Improvements and Capital Projects �..:�:�;,.� __y�4xx:-�-�,.�, w ., ..._ -..:.�_:.�;,:�.� Program II-1 Capital Improvement Program Continue to implement and update the City's Capital improvement Program(�IP)to: ■ Address phasing,construction, and maintenance of improvements to roadways, infrastructure,streetscapes,signage, and City-owned parks throughout the City; ■ Acquire and expend funds from available transportation financing and other programs to assist in financing new roadways and trails; ■ Manage construction of new parks and improvements to current parklands and park facilities; ■ Facilitate construction of a network of multi-use trails that connects the City's parks and open spaces; ■ Improve and expand Orange Public Library facilities; ■ Ensure timely completion of required roadway infrastructure associated with new and infill development; ■ Maintain City-owned and operated facilities; and ■ Maintain publicly owned potential and listed historic resources. Use the 7-year CIP process to prioritize, finance, and complete roadway, infrastructure, and parks projects identified in the CIP. Update the CIP on an annual basis to respond to changes in local priorities and available funding sources. Require future CIP update processes to include a public outreach component. Agency/Department: All departments Funding Source: General Fund, transportation funds, and grants, as identified in the CIP. Secondary sources include special revenue funds (such as Proposition �7z, Renewed Measure M Funds), gas tax funds, enterprise funds, and capital improvement funds. Time Frame: Ongoing, with annual updates in-cycle with City budget process Related Policies: Land Use: �.7, Z•5, z.6, 5•4, 5•6, 5•7, 5•9, 6.3, 6.7, 6.8, 8.�, 8.3 Circulation and Mobility: �.�,�.6, z.z,z.3, 2•4,4•�,4•6,4•8, 5•� Natural Resources: 6.�, 6.6 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.6,3•5, 5•�, 5•2 Urban Design: 4•3,4•4 Economic Development: z.4,6.i, 6.z Infrastructure: �.� Growth Management: �.2�1.11� z.2 �:�-��=� �:_. �:_� ��:; O�.xGE GErrEt�z P�rr IMP-25 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION �`...- _` . �. �'�"�"¢�' ... ,..:_..__ . ..,�::;- __.,;T,.Au�-�•-�,� .a� � a.�-�-�,.;;::r�; Program II-2 Metropolitan Drive Extension To further improve circulation near The Block at Orange shopping area and to improve access to Interstate 5, extend Metropolitan Drive from The City Drive/Si.ate College Boulevard to the Metropolitan Drive�Rampart Street connection. Agency�Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: Determined by CIP Time Frame: Determined by CIP Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: �.�, z.�, z.z ,��.,,aaW.:T�.i`syP_. .... 3v:-.�� -.,:.....-,.��PPS��.:`Fi@St;;�.'.m�.�: Program II-3 Santiago Creek Bike Trail Complete additional segments of a bike trail adjacent to Santiago Creek to exi:end through the City along the creek, and connect the regional Santa Ana River trail to S�antiago Oaks Regional Park and wilderness areas east of Orange. Agency�Department: Community Services Department Funding Source: Determined by Recreational Trails Master Plan Time Frame: Determined by Recreational Trails Master Plan Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: 4•�,4•4,4•5 Natural Resources: 6.�,6.z -_ -— � _��:��::.:.��: �.. .... �,>-�� _.._.,.. _. .___�. Program II-4 Pedestrian and Bicycle Amenities Provide appropriate bicycle and pedestrian amenities along City bikeways, trails, and sidewalks. Specific amenities may include bicycle racks, bicycle storage, wa1ter fountains, benches, trash cans, and emergency call boxes. Encourage private development projects to provide these amenities as well, especially within mixed-use areas and alo�ng the City's commercial corridors. Identify a range of funding opportunities to enable extension of existiing trails and development of new trails. Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund,grants Time Frame: Ongoing _�Y=�� . - _��-�;.�`:: Ox�xGE GErrEx� P�x IMP—Z6 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) ��-�� -�°�v�.� � .. IMPLEMENTATION Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: 4•Z,4•4 Natural Resources: �.8,6.�, 6.6 Public Safety: 9��, 9•3 Growth Management: �.9 .��:��: -_,�4._�-- . .. � ..:_. -:��:�.��.:��::. Program II-5 Emergency Operations Center Maintain, equip, and update the Emergency Operations Center on an ongoing basis to improve public safety and response by agencies. Agency/Department: City Manager's Office, Fire Department, Police Department Funding Source: General Fund,state and federal funds,grants Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Public Safety: �.2,3•4,3•6, 5.�, 6.�, 6.z, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 8.z, 8.3, g•4 �::�-- - yY:,� __ _:__.�.::�:� Program II-6 Correct Sewer System Deficiencies Repair and improve all areas that were identified in the zoiz Sewer Master Plan Update as having system deficiencies based on available resources and continue to identify anticipated deficiencies in the system. The City will make improvements to areas with frequent blockages or"hot-spots." Developers shall also be required to pay the cost of providing new and improved wastewater services to project sites. Agency/Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: State and federal grant funds, Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Infrastructure: �.�,�.z, �.6 �=� _ -� �. �=�;: O�GE GErrEx� P� IMP-27 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTAT ION �`�'� �� `��'�'" �II . Conditions or Requirements Placed upon Applic�.ants � during Development Review � �:.:� - = .._ _ ._.. ��-..� �, � , . Program III-1 California Environmental Quality� Act Comply with all provisions of CEQA. In addition to thresholds that may be established or adopted by the City in the future, use the following thresholds and procedur�=_s for CEQA analysis of proposed projects,consistent with policies adopted within the General Plan: ■ Circulation&Mobility o Level of service (LOS) D (volume-to-capacity [V�C] ratio less than or eq�ual to 0.90) shall be the lowest acceptable level of service for both roadway segments and peak- hour intersection movements. o Orange County's Congestion Management Plan (CMP) specifies LOS E (`✓JC ratio less than or equal to �.00) as the operating standard for roadways on the CMP highway system. o Projects that increase V�C by .o� or more on affected roadway segments or intersections experiencing LOS E or LOS F conditions without the proposed project are considered to create significant impacts,and mitigation is required. ■ Parks and Recreation o The City shall require dedication of parkland at a rate of 3.o acrE�s per �,000 anticipated residents or payment of in-lieu fees for new residential projects. ■ Noise o The City shall apply the noise standards specified in Tables N-3 and N-4 of the Noise Element to proposed projects analyzed under CEQA. o In addition to the foregoing, an increase in ambient noise levels is assiamed to be a significant noise impact if a proposed project causes ambient noise levels to exceed the following: ■ Where the existing ambient noise level is less than 65 dBA, a project related permanent increase in ambient noise levels of 5 dBA CNEL or greater�. ■ Where the existing ambient noise level is greater than 65 dBA, a pi�oject related permanent increase in ambient noise levels of 3 dBA CNEL or greater-. ■ Historic and Cultural Resources o "Historical resource" for the purposes of CEQA shall mean "historic district" in the case of a contributor to a historic district. o Historic resources listed in the Historic Register shall have a presumption of significance pursuant to CEQA Section z�o84.� and shall be treated as historical resources under CEQA. o The historical significance of an archaeological historic resource is evaluated using the criteria of Public Resources Code Section 5oz4.� and Section �5064.5 et seq. of the state CEQA Guidelines. ._ . �,,-R�..�-�� .�...�. �:�"�:-� _ �- u.:��, OxArrGE GErrEx� PzArr IMp-2g cPA 2oio-000i (s/lo/lo) ;:::,.��: _ _ IMPLEMENTATION All future development proposals shall be reviewed by the City for potential regional and local air quality impacts per CEQA. If potential impacts are identified, mitigation will be required to reduce the impact to a level less than significant, where technically and economically feasible. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department,Community Services Department Funding Source: General Fund,development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: �.z, z.3 Natural Resources: 5.6 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.3 Noise: �.4 Growth Management: 1.1,z.� ��:�:;.:::�:� -_.._ � ._. .�.� =--- .....� �F�..;-..M,_-� Program III-2 Site Development Review Comply with all City procedures in the review of proposed development projects,and use the site plan review process to ensure that applicable General Plan policies and City standards and regulations are applied to proposals for specific development projects. Agency�Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Community Services Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: �.6,�.7, z.5, z.7, z.8,3•�,3•4,4•3, 4•5,6.�, 6.z, 6.g, 6.�0, 6.�z Circulation&Mobility: �.�,�.7, 5.�, 5.z Natural Resources �.3, z.3, z.6, z.�3, z.�4, z.�5, z.�6, 4•3, 4•4, 4•5, 5•4, 5•6, 5•7, 6-6, 7•5 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.3,�•4,�•5, �•6,4•�,4•Z,4•3,4•4, 4•5 Public Safety: �.�,z.5,3•3,3•5,4•2, 4•3, 6•z,7•z, 7•3,7•4, 9•� Noise: i.i, i.z, �.3,i.4,�.5, �.6,z.�, z.z, 5.�, 5•Z, 5•3, 6.�, 6.z Urban Design: 2.4, Z•5, 2•6,3•4, 3•5,6•� Infrastructure: �.4,�.5 .. . _.�,.,��.:::� -�..��: .-� _�.�.,��,x�: Program III-3 Commission/Committee Review Orange has several commissions and one committee whose purpose is to advise and assist the City Council in dealing with issues related to each commission's or committee's area of concern. The commissions and committee gather pertinenf information, hear arguments, ��:�--�-•.� ,-_� -�x�-:��.:; Ox�xGE GEx�� PT.AN IMP-29 cPA 2oio-o0oi �s/io/�o) IMPLEMENTATION �=�' -�-��,"�.`"��, � =`-_ .`�-,__-"�- weigh values, and make recommendations to the Council. Several of the comrriissions also have some administrative powers. The City will continue to use the commission�committee structure to inforrri the public decision-making process. The City will also consider expanding the authority of the Design Review Committee and Community Development Department's staff to administer the Orange Histori�� Resources Inventory, Historic Register listings, and design review procedures for projec.ts involving architectural and archaeological resources. Agency/Department: City Council, Community Development Department, Community Services Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Land Use: 2•5, Z•6, z•7, 2•$, 3•�, 3•Z� 4•5, 5•5, 5•8, 5•9, 6.�, 6.z, 6.3, 6.4, 6.], 6.11, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 Circulation&Mobility: �.3, 2•3,3•2�4•>> 6.� Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.3,�.4,4•5,4•6 Urban Design: �.�,6.� Public Safety: �.�,3•5,4•3�7•4 Economic Development: �.2, 2.5,3-3,4•5, 5•�, 5•Z, 5•3, 5•4, 5•5 ��-,._--�� --�:�:��. .___ , � Program III-4 Traffic Impact Analyses Require preparation of traffic impact analyses for new discretionary development projects. For projects that increase V/C by .o� or more on affected roadway segments or intersections experiencing LOS E or LOS F conditions without the proposed project,traffic impact analyses must propose binding mitigation strategies to be incorporated within the projedt. Continue to update guidelines for the preparation of traffic impact analyses tc� reflect local conditions and industry standards. Agency/Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: z.5, 6.�0 Circulation&Mobility: �.� Growth Management: �.z,�.6 ..:-�� --»-�:.; � -� _ �„�.�.-��::;�,w� ��-�:�� _..__ �.�.�,-:�;;� �.:��" � ��; O�rrGE GErrE� Pr�x IMP-30 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �� ;�- --�-:-�. � ..� IMPLEMENTATION Program III-5 Transportation Demand Management Plans Require major employers of �oo persons or more to institute transportation demand management (TDM) plans. Such plans establish incentives to encourage employees to carpool, take public transportation, bicycle, or use some means other than private automobiles to get to and from work. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: z.6 Natural Resources: z.�, z.z Growth Management: �.�z ...._. �.��::_...�� _-�� ::._.:. ... . _..�.:. _._.:.,�:��: Program III-6 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Compliance Before making land use decisions,the City will utilize available methods to estimate increases in pollutant loads and flows resulting from projected future development. The City will follow the most current NPDES permit and countywide Model WQMP and the City Local Implementation Plan to ensure that the City complies with applicable federal and state regulations.Applicants for new development and redevelopment projects shall prepare and submit plans to the City, as well as implement plans demonstrating accomplishment of the following: ■ Emphasize the need to implement and prioritize the use of low impact development BMPs that provide onsite infiltration and retention; ■ Use biotreatment systems such as flow through planters,_wetlands and bioswales where infiltration,evapotranspiration, and harvest and reuse are not feasible; ■ Limit areas of impervious surfaces and preserve natural areas; ■ Limit directly connected areas of impervious surFaces; ■ Limit disturbance of natural water bodies, natural drainage systems,and highly erodable areas; ■ Use structural and nonstructural best management practices(BMPs)to mitigate projected increases in pollutant loads and flows; ■ Use pollution prevention methods,source controls,and treatment with small collection strategies located at or as close as possible to the source; ■ Control the velocity of pollutant loading flows during and after construction;and ■ Implement erosion protection during construction. __t.._ .�:� _ �-:_ �;�=��, O�rrGE GEt�x� P�x IMP-31 GPA Zo10-000i �s/ia/lo� IMPLEMENTATION �-�"-�` ` �=�° �'Y�'�'�" In addition,applicants for large development projects are required to prepare and implement plans that meet site predevelopment hydrologic conditions and to control runoff on-site where technically feasible. Agency/Department: Public Works Department, Community D�evelopment Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Land Use; 4•3,6•5 Natural Resources: z.�2, z.�3,Z.�4, 2.�5,2.�6,2.�7 Public Safety: 2.3 , _ a� � _.�-.�.s..�.- ��..�__ �_�__v.� .��.�_. �. Program III-7 Water Services and Supplies As needed, require studies to determine water infrastructure requirements for future development projects, and require that any recommendations be incorpora�ted into the design of projects. Require the dedication of necessary right-of-way and coristruction of water infrastructure improvements for development projects as needed. Developers shall also be required to pay the cost of providing new and improved water services to project sites. For projects that satisfy the criteria set forth in Sections �09�o—�o9i5 of the California Water Code and Section 66473.7 of the Government Code, a water supply assessm�ent or water supply verification demonstrating available water supplies exist to support development shall also be prepared. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees,General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Infrastructure: �.1,1.4, 1.6 ;�:s�--� >f��::.. _ ..� _ : .,.u.�::;�.} Program III-8 Adequate Public Safety and Emer<�ency Response During the development application process, consult with Fire and Police De�partments to evaluate the need for additional fire and police facilities or resources to serve new development projects and infill development areas. During updates to the Capital Improvement Program process,coordinate with service providers to evaluate tl-ie level of fire and police service provided to the community. Require adequate street widths�3nd clearance for emergency access. Provide all appropriate safety features. Continue to usE state-of-the- art techniques and technology to enhance public safety. �P.,�.�:�� ::_�,.- _. .�__N O�xGE GErr�x� P�x IMP-32 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) _�r.:�:� -,:�:. _� IMPLEMENTAT ION Adhere to requirements in the Municipal Code for adequate street widths and clearance for emergency access. Integrate CPTED techniques into development projects and practice active surveillance measures in high-risk areas such as parking lots. The City shall use open space easements and other regulatory techniques to prohibit development and avoid public safety hazards where the threat from seismic hazards cannot be mitigated. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, Fire Department Funding Source: Development fees,General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Public Safety: 3•4,4•4, 6.�, 6.z, 6.3, 6.4 ��:�::.::�� _�z.-�_:�,- ��:; �:�� __._ _._,.�_,.� Program III-9 Geologic Hazard Assessments Pursuant to state law, geologic andJor geotechnical studies are required for proposed new development projects located in areas identified as susceptible to landslides and liquefaction and binding mitigation strategies must be adopted. Compliance with the recommendations set forth in site-specific geologic and/or geotechnical studies will be made a condition of approval for new development. In addition, the City may require applicants to incorporate measures to stabilize and maintain slopes on a site-by-site basis, such as proper planting, irrigation, retaining walls,and benching. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.g, 6.�0 Public Safety: �.� �_-�� :�.:�: -:�_�..�.� .� _ � ._ .�;�:;..:�:�. Program III-10 Cultural Resources Inventories Require cultural resources inventories of all new development projects in areas identified with medium or high potential for archeological, paleontological, or cultural resources based on resource sensitivity maps prepared in conjunction with the General Plan. Where a preliminary site survey finds medium to high potential for substantial archaeological remains, the City shall require a mitigation plan to protect the resource before issuance of permits. Mitigation may include: ■ Ensuring that a qualified archaeologist is present during initial grading or trenching (monitoring), ■ Redesigning the project to avoid archaeological resources(this is considered the strongest tool for preserving archaeological resources), _,-__.. �.�r :� —�.�_�-��=��, OxArrGE GEt�x� P�rr IMP-33 GPA 2oio-aooi �s/io/lo� IMPLEMENTZ�T I ON �,�,�::�: �- °�-��`=�' ■ Capping the site with a layer of fill, and/or ■ Excavating and removing the archaeological resources(recovery)and implementing curation in an appropriate facility under the direction of a qualified archaeolo,gist (interpretation). Alert applicants for permits within early settlement areas to the potential sensitivity. If an archaeological inventory survey is required, the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.The final report containing site forms, site significance, and mitigati��n measures should be submitted immediately to the Community Development Dep�jrtment. All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains, anci associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum, and not be m�jde available for public disclosure. If significant archaeological resources are discovered during construction or grading activities, such activities shall cease in the immediate area of the find until a qualified archaeologist can determine the significance of the resource and recommend alternative mitigation. The final written report should be submitted to the appropriate regional archaeological Information Center within three months after work has been cornpleted. The City shall ensure that project applicants contact the Native American Heritage Commission for a Sacred Lands File Check and a list of appropriate Native American contacts for consultation concerning the project site and to assist in crafting the mitigation measures. Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.�� Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 4•�,4•5 ��...�::- . . _�.�}� .,�.��.�-�� Program III-11 Green Building, Energy Conservaition, and Sustainable Development The City strongly encourages new development and major renovation projects to employ green building techniques and materials. Encourage proposed development projects throughout the City to use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEE:D) standards developed by the U.S. Green Building Council or a similar third-party verifi'ed program. Encourage building orientations and landscaping that enhance natural lighi:ing and sun exposure. Prepare guidelines for sustainable development to encourage incorporation of these practices in new development.These guidelines will include measures to rnaximize soil permeability to address related stormwater and surface-water runoff issues. Require compliance with state Title z4 building construction standards and Energy Star conservation standards for all development projects. �>��"''--r�"� ...r;+"�"�v'- __ `"� =:aa:�; ORANGE GENERAL PLAN IMP-34 cPA Zoio-000i �a/lo/l01 �;a-��. _ IMPLEMENTATION Prepare and adopt an ordinance that requires and/or provides incentives for: (�) specified new residential development to comply with a specified green building program or show that its development provides comparable effectiveness to such a program; and (z)specified non-residential development of a specified size comply with a specified green building program or show that its development provides comparable effectiveness to such a program. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing; December 3�, zo�� (For ordinance) Related Policies: Natural Resources: z.6,�.7 ._,__.. ...._. �;�.-.�-�� -- �- :.�.-._ _.a. _.._ .z:�...::�:..�� Program III-12 Mixed-Use Noise Property Notification When the City exercises discretionary review, provides financial assistance, or otherwise facilitates residential development within a mixed-use area, make providing written warnings to potential residents about noise intrusion a condition of that approval, assistance, or facilitation.The following language is provided as an example: "All potential buyers and/or renters o f residential property within mixed-use districts in the City o f Orange are hereby noti f ied that they may be subject to audible noise levels generated by business and entertainment related operations common to such areas, including amplified sound, music, delivery and passenger vehicles, mechanical noise, pedestrians, and other urban noise sources." Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: 5•�, 5•3 Urban Design: z.5 ��n,,.��.�,��;;.;� «:; _-;--.,� . -4-Y.:�;g-u.;-.�.�.��_ Program III-13 Ecological and Biological Resource Assessments Analyze development proposals for potential impacts on significant ecological and biological resources. Require appropriate mitigation for all significant impacts if impact avoidance is not possible. Mitigation measures for habitat and species may include but are not limited to avoidance, enhancement,restoration, compensatory mitigation, or a combination of these. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing ��^��x _�- �_� ��: 012ANGE GENEI2AL PLAN IMP-35 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION r.�-�:�� —'`>�:�' _ =->-��=-'� Related Policies: Land Use: 6.4, 6.�� Natural Resources: 4•�,4•3,4•4,4•5 ,;�:--�_.� _�..�:.: __ �:�--��.::,�: Program III-14 Archaeological Resources Managemient Report (ARNII2 Preservation Bulletin) Establish the Archaeologicai Resources Management Report(ARMR Preservatior� Bulletin)as the standard report format for all documentation and accept reports only frorn registered professional archaeologists knowledgeable in Native American cultures and�or historical archaeology(qualified archaeologists). Agency�Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: �ultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 4.i �,�� . . ,�-: ��:.��_ Program III-15 Historic Resources Design Reviev�� Continue to use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstruc_ting Historic Buildings as a basis for design review and incorporate them by reference into th�e Old Towne Design Standards and other historic preservation design standards.Any approved demolition permit for historic resources listed in the City's Historic Register will be automatically subject to a delay of�8o days before the permit for demolition may be issued. The property owner will strive to develop alternatives to demolition that will preserve the historic resources. The Design Review Committee or Historic Preservation Commission at such time such a commission is established, shall serve as the review body for projects involving historic resources. Agency/Department: Community Development Department,City Council Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.2, �.3, �.4, �•5, z3,3•2 �-�;.�:��::.�: -��:� ___, �....�_ . -..�:: Program III-16 : Public Access to Santiago Creek and Santa Ana River Public Interface Ensure that new development does not preclude access to Santiago Creek and t�e Santa Ana River and associated trails. Development review should ensure that commercial and retail development in these areas support public access. _ �- .�� :�� . ,,. _-��:�: O�rrGE GErrEx� P�N ' IMP-36 �PA zoio-000i �s/lo/1vJ , . �.: _,� h�� --•:_::� _ � , IMPLEMENTATION Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.q, 6.6 Circulation&Mobility: 4.� Natural Resources: �.3, 5•5,7•�,7•2, 7•3,7•4,7•5 Urban Design: z.6 ,... .�,�..u�,�.�.��-; -.�._.�--� _._ �,.�� Program III-17 : Office Condominium Conversions Evaluate applications for conversion of industrial properties to office condominiums to determine the impact on the available balance of larger and smaller properties available for industrial use. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Economic Development Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 4•�,4•2,4•3,4•4,4•5 Economic Development: 3.�, 6.�, 6.z ,:,:� �-:,:w.� -.�—.�:;-�:�: Program III-18 : Noise Reduction in New Construction Require construction contractors to implement the following measures during construction activities through contract provisions and/or conditions of approval as appropriate: ■ Construction equipment shall be properly maintained per manufacturers' specifications and fitted with the best available noise suppression devices (i.e., mufflers, silencers, wraps, etc). ■ Shroud or shield all impact tools, and muffle or shield all intake and exhaust ports on power equipment. ■ Construction operations and related activities associated with the proposed project shall comply with the operational hours outlined in the City of Orange Municipal Code Noise Ordinance, or mitigate noise at sensitive land uses to below Orange Municipal Code standards. ■ Construction equipment should not be idled for extended periods of time in the vicinity of noise sensitive receptors. ■ Locate fixed and/or stationary equipment as far as possible from noise sensitive receptors (e.g., generators, compressors, rock crushers, cement mixers). Shroud or ��=_-;- �:�- � - .��-��-=;; O�.rrGE GErrExAr, Pr,Arr IMP-37 cPA 2010-000i (s/io/lo� IMPLEMENTATION ~ ::g;,. �wj�' x--��'=� shield all impact tools, and muffle or shield all intake and exhaust ports on powered construction equipment. ■ Where feasible,temporary barriers shall be placed as close to the noise source or as close to the receptor as possible and break the line of sight between the source and receptor where modeled levels exceed applicable standards. Acoustical barriers shall be constructed material having a minimum surface weight of z pounds per square foot or greater, and a demonstrated Sound Transmission Class (ST�) rating of z5 ar greater as defined by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Test N1ethod Ego. Placement, orientation, size, and density of acoustical barriers shall be sF�ecified by a qualified acoustical consultant. Agency�Department: Community Development Department, P�ablic Works Department,Community Services Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: 1.1,1.2,1.4,1.5,7.2 ,�.. ..y-.:...--.;�::.-� _..��..., � �.... �b�--,�:.:�:.� Program III-19 : Groundborne Noise and Vibration Implement the following measures to reduce the potential for human anrioyance and architectural/structural damage resulting from elevated groundborne noise and vibration levels. ■ Construction-Induced Vibration. The City shall implement or require implernentation of the following measures through contract provisions and/or conditions of approval as appropriate: o Pile driving required within a 50-foot radius of historic structures shall utilize alternative installation methods where possible (e.g., pile cushioning;,jetting, pre- drilling, cast-in-place systems, resonance-free vibratory pile drivers). Specifically, geo pier style cast-in-place systems or equivalent shall be used wheire feasible as an alternative to pile driving to reduce the number and amplitude of impacts required for seating the pile. o The preexisting condition of all buildings within a 50-foot radius ar�d of historic buildings within the immediate vicinity of proposed construc_tion-induced vibration activities shall be recorded in the form of a preconstructiori survey. The preconstruction survey shall determine conditions that exist before construction begins for use in evaluating damage caused by construction activities. Fixtures and finishes within a 50-foot radius of construction activities susceptible to damage shall be documented (photographically and in writir�g) prior to construction.All damage will be repaired back to its preexisting conciition. �. _...� �K� ..`.Y� �""i"t,^��±:: ..e.��_4��'aF' ..ry . . M O�rrGE GErrE� Pr�rr IMP-38 GPA 2010-OOOZ (8/10/10) ��:�-,��. =�:.�;- _� IMPLEMENTAT ION o Vibration monitoring shall be conducted prior to and during pile driving operations occurring within �oo feet of the historic structures. Every attempt shall be made to limit construction-generated vibration levels in accordance with Caltrans recommendations during pile driving and impact activities in the vicinity of the historic structures. o Provide protective coverings or temporary shoring of on-site or adjacent historic features as necessary, in consultation with the Community Development Director or designee. ■ Railroad-Induced Vibration: o Vibration sensitive uses shall be located a minimum of�oo feet from the railroad centerline, where feasible. To ensure compliance with FTA and Caltrans recommended guidelines, a site-specific groundborne noise and vibration assesment should be conducted. For sensitive uses located within �oo feet of the railroad centerline, the acoustical noise and vibration assessment shall demontrate that potential impacts will be below the level of significance. If specific project-level impacts are identified, mitigation measures reducing the impacts to below the level of significance will be required. o A groundborne vibration assessment shall be conducted at proposed building pad locations within zoo feet of railroad right-of-ways, prior to project approval. Vibration monitoring and assessment shall be conducted by a qualified acoustical consultant. The assessment will demonstrate that rail-associated groundborne vibration and noise levels comply with recommended FTA and Caltrans guidance of 8o VdB and o.z in/sec PPV (or equivalent), respectively, or propose project- specific mitigation measures such as site design, building isolation, etc.to achieve that standard. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department • Funding Source: General Fund, Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: �.�,3.i,3.z,6.�,7.z . .. ._,q,-�r--f;�x�.:.�<�. Program I2I-20 : Toxic Air Contaminant Exposure Require each project applicant to implement the following measures to reduce the exposure of sensitive receptors to TACs from mobile sources, as project design features or a condition of project approval: ■ Activities involving idling trucks shall be oriented as far away from and downwind of existing or proposed sensitive receptors as feasible. ��:-�-°�.:�- �.a.-� �.�-_� ��: OxArrGE GEt�x� P�rr IMP-39 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �-,: IMPLEMENTATION �'.::�� —' =��- ��'�"�' ■ Strategies shall be incorporated to reduce the idling time of main propulsion engines through alternative technologies such as IdleAire, electrification of truck parking, and alternative energy sources for TRUs to allow diesel engines to be completely turned off. ■ Proposed developments shall incorporate site plans that move sensitive rec�eptors as far as feasibly possible from major roadways(�oo,000+average daily trips). ■ Projects containing sensitive receptors (such as residences, schools, day c:are centers, and medical facilities)on sites within 50o feet of a freeway must demonstrat�e that health risks relating to diesel particulates would not exceed acceptable health risk standards prior to project approval. Agency�Department: Community Development Department, f'ublic Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Natural Resources: Z•� ��^�..�':.�c". -. � �m.�-.:.��aY ORANGE GEr1ERAL PT.AN IMP-40 cPA 2oio-000i (8/1o/loJ �_.__..;�..,�:-- -�<;,;� . IMPLEMENTATION IV. Planning and Outreach Initiatives �s��.�.��:.�� -,r.� �::�;� _.. :�.4�.-..:��-�: Program IV-1 Annual Review of General Plan and Land Use Policy Map Annually review implementation of the General Plan and Land Use Policy Map to identify the effect of land development and use on City revenues and costs of providing and maintaining public facilities and services. Report annually to the City Council regarding progress toward established objectives. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing,with annual reports to City Council Related Policies: All �.�..�-.�;, � -�z:.-r:.,-� ��. �:-�-,�: :..:_. Program IV-2 Park Acquisition, Construction, and Maintenance Report Work actively to acquire, build, and maintain approximately z4� acres of additional parkland to achieve a minimum parkland ratio of 3 acres per�,000 persons by zo3o, and work toward a desired ratio of 5 acres per i,000 persons by zo5o. Evaluate progress toward achieving this goal by preparing a status report for the City Council and community every five years. As a separate but compatible objective, support efforts by the County of Orange or private landowners to provide an additional 303 acres of regional parkland to support an overall objective of�o acres of parkland per�,000 persons, inclusive of County regional parks. Work with the private sector to encourage use of vacant commercial or industrial properties for recreational purposes. Agency/Department: Community Services Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Baseline status report completed by zo�3 Ongoing 5-year reporting beginning in zo�6 Related Policies: Land Use: �.7,8.�, 8.3 Natural Resources: 5•�, 5•3, 5•4, 5•6, 5•7 �-�-;�,�� ,.�._:��_,� --w-�a- ,.__.��.= .�..�:��. _Y__.,.._;�: ,�...._. - __._..�-��; ORANGE GEAIEI2AI, PT.AN IMP-41 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION e�«^-�,�:� _�`�'.�� `��`^ Program IV-3 Public Education Programs Use public education activities to accomplish the following objectives: ■ Improve citizen participation in land use and economic development plannin�;processes. Promote awareness of Orange's historical and architectural resources and pc�tential strategies for adaptive reuse of historic structures. ■ Educate residents regarding air and water quality, including the effects of urt>an runoff. ■ Raise public awareness of public safety issues—fire safety,flood hazards,homeland security, and other programs. ■ Raise public awareness about the importance of green building techniques. ■ Educate the public regarding the benefits of recycling and waste reduction. ■ Promote traffic safety awareness programs. ■ Promote the application of CPTED to new development projects. ■ Support neighborhood meetings and community programs on crime prevent:ion and education. ■ Continue to support existing Neighborhood Watch programs, and support the efforts of the City of Orange Police Department to expand these programs. Coordinate education activities and make materials available to residents. Utilize all available media—forums, flyers, brochures, e-mail, videos, interpretive displays, workshops, and the City's website and cable television channel—to accomplish these objectives. Fully utilize the resources of the Orange Public Library to disseminate this information. Explore partnerships with local schools and educators to develop various educational programs relat�ed to historic preservation, personal and community safety,and environmental awareness. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Library Services Department,Community Services DE�partment Funding Source: General Fund; Federal, state,and private grarits Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 5.z, 6.��, 8.�,8.z, 8.3 Natural Resources: z.�7 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.z,�.3,�.6,z.z,z.3,3•�,3-2,4•4, 4•6, 5•�, 5•5 Public Safety: �.z, 3.6,6.5,7.�, 8.� Economic Development: 3•3,4•4 - ,�...�::��: _ ;:.-_-.�=. .. .��=.�< ��.-�.�;=. _ :�� - --�=�: O�rrGE GEr�� P�rr IMP-42 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) �a-�^�=�.:�;;,�; -•� -- IMPLEMENTATION Program IV-4 Santiago Creek and Santa Ana River �7ision Plans Continue efforts to prepare and adopt a vision plan for Santiago Creek addressing recreational trails, open space;and flood control. Support future development of highly visible access points to the Santa Ana River, particularly at Lincoln Avenue, Katella Avenue, and Chapman Avenue. Partner with the City of Anaheim, resource agencies, and community organizations to complete a vision plan for the Santa Ana River, similar to the plan for Santiago Creek. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Community Services Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Grants, General Fund Time Frame: Santiago Creek Plan completed by zo�3 Santa Ana River plan completed by zozo Related Policies: Land Use: 6.3,7•3 Circulation&Mobility: �.� Natural Resources: �.z, 4.z, 6.� Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 4.z .._ .r,��.� �:��:.�r� ...�..�� ,..... �,_::�_... Program IV-5 Solid Waste Source Reduction and Recycling Continue to implement waste diversion programs as well as public education programs as outlined in the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element required by Assembly Bill 939 (�g89). Work to expand recycling pickup to all residential addresses in the City. Conduct a waste characterization study to identify the major constituents in the City's solid waste stream. The results of the study will be used to guide development of the recycling and outreach program, and possible revisions to waste handler contracts. The City will also consider anticipated waste associated with the land use types of future development. Agency/Department: Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund, user fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Natural Resources: z.5 Infrastructure: z.�, z.z, z.3, 2•4 ,..r.�� _�:-,-�=��-�. -�,.��:.�:•�-�: Program IV-6 Transportation Demand and System Management Participate in regional efforts to implement TDM requirements and support implementation of the employer TDM provisions of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Management Plan by working with the SCAQMD to identify employers within Orange __.�_�--�-.��> �._ - ��-_��=�; ORANGE GENERAL PT,ATi IMP-43 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION ' ��-,�Y� '=�'� • =- -•--�'��-� most suitable for participation in the TDM programs to achieve major reduction of VMT. Complete intersection capacity improvements and coordinate traffic signals as necessary to improve traffic flow. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, P�ablic Works Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Land Use: 7•4 Circulation&Mobility: z.z, z.5, z.6 Natural Resources: z.�, z..2 Growth Management �.�z, z.� .�..: ��,:�--�r.�..�,.;..� ��-��:�,-�-��:,.�._� -� �:_,. _. . Program IV-7 Growth Management Performance Monitoring Program As required by Renewed Measure M, the City's annual Performance Monitorin;�, Program is intended to provide an annual evaluation of its development phasing plans. This program reviews and evaluates the implementation of phasing plans that reflect conditions of approval for traffic improvements required as mitigation measures for cievelopment projects. The monitoring program is intended to ensure that road improvemen1ts or funding are actually provided as required, to determine whether development may continue. If the improvements or funding specified in project conditions have not been provided, the City shall defer development until compliance with the provision of this program is ac:hieved. The monitoring program includes an annual review of new development projjects until all required improvements have been constructed.Traffic-related mitigation requir�ements, such as TDM programs, will be continued in conformance with the provisions of the project- approved programs Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: Development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Circulation&Mobility: i.� Growth Management: �.z,�.5,�.�z _ . ,,._. .� . _ �.�r��:--� �.;.;�—��.�� ,� _�a : �-�,:.-��x, OxArrGE GErrExAr, P�rr IMP-44 cPA zoio-000i �a/lo/zoJ �. __.�._n��€� �-�.�;-� _.._�� IMPLEMENTATION V. Coordination with Other Agencies and Organizations .��,..�,-.to,r��-. _. .:_ _>;.: _.___ ., ..��-- --�r: Program V-1 Utility Companies � As part of the development application and review process, coordinate with Southern California Edison (SCE), Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications Orange County, the Gas Company, AT&T, cellular telephone service providers, and other local utilities to assess capacity and infrastructure__needs to suoport new development or develooment_activities. Ensure through such coordination that Orange remains on the cutting edge of new infrastructure technology. Require that utilities be moved underground consistent with the City's Master Utility Undergrounding Plan. Agency/Department: City Manager's Office, Community Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: SCE utility undergrounding fund, private funding sources Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 7•3,7•4,7•5,7•6 Urban Design: z.8 Infrastructure: 4•�,4•2,4•3 Economic Development: 5.z, 6.z .., _...�=�:--�;.::��.- _.. -�.w;; _.�_ :;�. .-__ .. _�,�-:;�:: Program V-2 Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon Community College District Coordinate with the Orange Unified School District and Santiago Canyon Community College District to address the following issues, as applicable: ■ Preparation of facilities master plans; ■ Continued development of safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to all schools and ensuring that physical improvements(such as crosswalks and bike racks)are in place to support walking and bicycling to schools; ■ Exploration of nonstructural solutions that may encourage people to walk or bus to school, rather than drive(e.g., staggered start times,walking groups); ■ Continued joint use of school sites for community recreation; ■ Exploration of joint use of school site(s)for public library service; ■ Continued youth and family services to serve families of children living within the school district's boundaries; ■ Continued joint-use agreements to make additional recreational facilities available to the community during non-school hours; ■ Requiring new or remodeling existing schools to install appropriate student pick-up/drop- off areas; and -. :. ��r ._-� �,-��-�:�;-; Ox�xGE GErrEx� P�,�x IMP-45 cPA zoio-000i �s/lo/loJ IMPLEMENTAT ION z�,�~.�:� ��,� �"=�°'"�-� ■ Preparation of an elementary school curriculum, including suggested supplennental activities,for teaching children about cultural and historical resources, persorial and community safety,sustainable lifestyles, and environmental awareness in the�City. Agency�Department: Community Development Department, Community Services Department, Library Services Departrnent Funding Source: Development fees, user fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 7.�,7.6 Natural Resources: 5•3 Cultural Resources&Historic Preservation: z.z,3.� �:�,�:,�..:,:��.; -:::, �...,.� , r,.��=:..�_...�::�w . ... .-�-_ ._ Program V-3 Adjacent Jurisdictions and Special-P�urpose Agencies and Organizations Continue to coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions and special-purpose a;gencies and organizations for the following purposes: ■ Land use planning efforts; ■ Growth and facility planning,management, and maintenance; ■ Planning and developing major east/west and north/south arterials and rapid transit; ■ Ensuring that Orange benefits from the planned Anaheim Regional Transpori:ation Intermodal Center(ARTIC); ■ Connecting City trails to trails in adjacent jurisdictions and regional trails netv�✓orks, including Santiago Creek,the Santa Ana River,and the proposed Tustin Branch Trail; ■ Completing vision plans for Santiago Creek and the Santa Ana River; ■ Maintaining an appropriate level of transportation impact fees and other put>lic service fees; ■ Continuing and adopting mutual-aid agreements; ■ Maintaining flood control facilities and implementing a capacity analysis; ■ Developing trails along service roads for flood control channels; ■ Aircraft corridor planning,minimizing aircraft overflights in the City,and coordinating approval of heliport/helistop operations; ■ Disaster preparedness and emergency response for earthquakes and wildland fires; ■ Participating in interjursidictional planning forums through the established Growth Management Areas(GMAs)adopted by the Regional Advisory Planning Couricil as well as the City's Joint Powers Agreements with adjacent cities to address cumulativ�e traffic impacts and to coordinate improvements in transportation facilities; and ■ Monitoring and compiling information on faults within the planning area. ��r-.�.�� :-�° �_. :��;� O�GE GEt�x�, P�x IMP-46 cPA 2oio-000l �s/1o/l0) ��-:��; ;�_;�:� _.�� IMPLEMENTATION Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police Department Funding Source: General Fund,development fees,gas tax funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 7•3,7•4,7•5,7•6 Circulation&Mobility: 2.2,2.3,2•4•3•�,4•� Natural Resources: 6.�, 6.3,6.4 Public Safety: i.3, Z•�,3•7, 5•�,5•2, 6•3,g•2, $•3 Noise: 4•�,4•2,4•3 Growth Management: �.4, z.�, z.z, z.5,z.6 ��-..;�-:�,� � ;:_�- _ _,:, .._. _.� �::�-� Program V-4 Railroad Operators Continue to coordinate with the SCRRA in providing a regional rail system (Metrolink) that links Orange to other employment and activity centers in Southern California. Coordinate with rail operators to address possible effects of increased railway volumes on grade crossings throughout the City, to reduce delays associated with freight trains, and to implement a Quiet Zone. Coordinate with operators to achieve appropriate mitigation to ensure continued safety for motorists and pedestrians. Agency/Department: Public Works Department,City Manager's Office Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Land Use: z.6 Circulation&Mobility: �.5, z.4, z.6, z.7 Natural Resources: z.z Noise: 3.z Growth Management: �.7, z.5 ,:_. �.,,�,�.-_,,,N.�N,�:;� _. �� _ -= _�.,�.�:.:�:.:;::� Program V-5 Orange County Transportation Authority Work closely with the OCTA to achieve the following objectives: ■ Maintain consistency with the County Master Plan of Arterial Highways, including the reclassification of roadways described in the Circulation &Mobility Element,such as La Veta Avenue. ■ Implement provisions of Renewed Measure M. ■ Implement the OCTA Congestion Management Plan(CMP). ■ Expand and improve the efficiency of bus service within the City. ■ Encourage the expansion of alternative local transportation options such as a community circulator bus service between transit centers and major commercial, employment,and residential areas. �,,,,x,.. ;�= . -:>-� ��_ :�=�r; O�GE GEt�x� Pr�rr IMP-47 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTAT I ON e��—��;-. :�.__::' �~�"'"�=`.�"": ■ Improve paratransit or other public transportation systems that enhance the mobility of Orange's senior and youth populations, and the disabled. ■ Encourage provision of attractive and appropriate transit amenities. ■ Support and implement the OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan and pairticipate in future updates and revisions to the Plan. ■ Reduce noise impacts of OCTA operations and facilities. Agency�Department: Public Works Department, Community C>evelopment Department Funding Source: General Fund, State Transit Assistance funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: Z•4,7•4 � Circulation&Mobility: �.�,�.4, z.�, z.z, z.3, z.4, 2•5, 2•6,3•�,3•Z,3•3,4•� Natural Resources: z.z Noise: z.4 Growth Management: �.1,1.j,�.6,�.9, z.�,z.z,z.5, z.6 _ _ .__ �; .�,.�: .�: = - -- :� Program V-6 California Department of Transportat:ion and Transportation Corridor Agency Work closely and coordinate with the California Department of Transportation(Caltrans)and the Transportation Corridor Agency(TCA)on all plans, activities, and projects th�3t may affect state roadway facilities or transportation corridors passing through Orange. Additionally, work with these agencies to achieve the following objectives: ■ Provide appropriate screening to control the visual impacts of transportatiori facilities. ■ Provide landscaping within transportation facilities. ■ Study the potential for a future interchange at State Route 55 and Meats AvE�nue. ■ Determine the feasibility of conversion or joint use of surplus or otherwise underutilized lands under Caltrans or TCA control for open space. ■ Plan for noise abatement along freeways and highways. ■ Install, maintain, and update freeway and highway right-of-way buffers and s.oundwalls. ■ Provide adequate visual buffers such as berms or landscaping between freevvays and railways and adjacent land uses. Agency/Department: Public Works Department, Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund,gas tax funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.�0,7.5 Circulation&Mobility: 2.3,z•4, 2•5� Z•6 Natural Resources: 7.3 _...- ��-:�� °.�-m:�-x .r.�..- .. ,.. Oxz�rrGE GErrEx� Pzarr IMP-48 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) _. .a��,�:.� -�:�~� _._. IMPLEMENTAT ION Noise: z.q. Growth Management: z.i ��::�.__�.��>;-- . :rt;.,. --�� ::..:�.��: Program V-7 Local Water Districts Coordinate with the Irvine Ranch Water District, Serrano Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Golden State Water Company, Serrano Water District, and East Orange County Water District to achieve the following water supply, distribution,and conservation objectives: � ■ Maintain groundwater recharge areas to protect water quality and ensure continued recharge of local groundwater basins. ■ Reduce the amount of water used for landscaping and increase use of native and drought-tolerant plants. ■ Encourage the production, distribution, and use of recycled and reclaimed water for landscaping projects. ■ Maintain water quality objectives for urban runoff. Agency/Department: City Council,City Manager, Public Works Department Funding Source: User fees, development fees, General Fund,grants Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.�0,7.3 Natural Resources: Z.3, Z•4 Infrastructure: �.3, �.4 _.,.�.,,�<.�r--,.�.:.:�_ _._K _� __K._ ..�:w�:-�.::.:::�>: Program V-8 Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Comply with all provisions of the NPDES permit, and support regional efforts by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board to improve and protect surface water quality. Agency/Department: �ommunity Development Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: User fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 3•4, 4•3, 6•5 Natural Resources: z.4, 2.11, z.�z Infrastructure: �.4, �.5 _._ ._..,,_.--��::::.�-.M -�.-:-., _ .._.._ .�..��.��r �A��-��_ �:_� - ��-�:�;� Ox�xGE GEr�� P7�x IMP-49 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) IMPLEMENTATION �,�a�-�:� ":�-� �'�'=`'=��==-� Program V-9 South Coast Air Quality Management District Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Southern California Association of Governments to implement the Air Quality Management Plan and meet all federal and state air quality standards for pollutants. Participate in any future amendments and updates to the Plan. Implement and interpret the General Plan in a mannE�r consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 3•4,4•3, 6.�0,7.4 Circulation&Mobility: z.5, z.6,3.i,4.� Natural Resources: z.�, z.z, z.8 Growth Management: �.7,1.8,�.�z, z.z, z.3, z.4,z.6 _._: - :�� -_�..�:.� . .�_��-� Program V-10 Orange County Flood Control District: Support efforts by the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) to regul;arly maintain flood control channels and structures owned by the OCFCD, and to complete necessary repairs in a timely manner. Work with the OCFCD and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify new flood control improvements, and establish installation pi�ograms for improvements as needed. Work with the OCFCD to identify opportunities to enhance the natural qualities of Santiago Creek to protect habitat and reintroduce native plants, animals, and fish. Agency/Department: Public Works Department, Community Development Department,Community Services Departmen�t Funding Source: Orange County Flood Control District Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.7, 6.9,7•3 Natural Resources: 4.z Public Safety: z.� Infrastructure: �.5 �..;;� - � .w.:�:�:�:: � Program V-11 U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Continue to coordinate with federal and state wildlife agencies in an effort to protect rare or endangered species of plants and animals. Require that all development activities adhere to federal and state legislation that protects all sensitive plants and animals. Coc�rdinate with these agencies for City efforts to restore portions of Santiago Creek and the Sarita Ana River, to develop bike trails and pathways adjacent to Santiago Creek, to rE�cognize the �-�--._,_.�� :� �_ �- .:��; o�GE cE�� P� IMP-50 GPA 2010-0001 (8/10/10) =_...�.�-�=— �;=�, . _ �. IMPLEMENTATION archeological significance of Santiago Creek, and to integrate natural landscape components within the design of projects adjacent to waterways. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Community Services Department, Public Works Department Funding Source: General Fund, development fees,grants,federal and state funds Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.4, 6.7, 6.11,7.3 Natural Resources: 4•�, 4•Z,4•3, 4•4,4•5, 6.1 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: 4.z ��-�:,:�._: --_=y �.,�_. _--��..:�:�: Program V-12 Central Orange County NCCP/HCP Support compliance with the Central Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP). Participate in any future update to the Plan. Coordinate with the Fire Department and related agencies to ensure consideration of NCCP habitat areas when planning fuel modification zones. Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Fire Department Funding Source: General Fund,development fees Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.4, 6.i�,7.3 Natural Resources: 4•�, 4•Z,4•3, 4•4,4•5 .�__. �.-..-�-�-,:�:H:::� -. -�_;�._ __ . _��..F,�-. Program V-13 Open Space Preservation Organizations and Agencies Continue to work with local and regional open space preservation organizations and with federal and state agencies to identify and conserve urban open space and protect lands accessible for public use. Pursue grants and other resources to plan for open space preservation and, as appropriate, purchase properties to be included in the open space system. Use conservation easements where� feasible as part of the City's open space acquisition program. Agency/Department: City Manager's Office, Community Development Department,Community Services Department Funding Source: Grants Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 6.4, 6.ii Natural Resources: �.�,�.2,�.3, 5•7 -�. ,.�.�..;.-,:�m� -.�::�,::-�- ,__. .��w-:_.u.�.:�:,:� ��; �:�;�=� F- ..�-� _ _ _�. - _�_ ;��„ ORANGE GEtQERAL PLAN IMP-51 cPA 2010-0001 �s/Zo/io� IMPLEMENTAT ION �=:�'�`- �-•v �^�� Program V-14 Orange Chamber of Commerce Continue to work with the Orange Chamber of Commerce in promoting the local economy. The Chamber provides a variety of programs promoting economic development in Orange. Agency/Department: Economic Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Land Use: 3•Z� 5•3,$•2 Economic Development: 3•2,3•3, 5•Z .. -....,�»n=,�.:�:.d� -�� _.�_.- . .. .� _. ��r.;�,�::��.� Program V-15 Federal and State Historic Preservation Programs The City will continue to support efforts by California's OHP to administer federal and state- mandated historic preservation programs in California, including the following: ■ California Historical Landmarks ■ California Points of Historical Interest ■ California Register of Historical Resources ■ National Register of Historic Places ■ Secretary of the Interior's Standards ■ CEQA The Mills Act is another preservation tool created by the California Legislature,enabling cities to enter into historical property agreements with owners of qualifying propertiE�s that result in reductions to the owners' property taxes. The agreements provide a benefit that ensures preservation and guarantees authentic rehabilitations and a high level of maiintenance of historic resources. The City will continue to offer the Mills Act program to private property owners, will expand the program to include newly designated historic re,ources, and publicize its availability. In com liance with_state le islation, the City will insaect Mills Act pro erties rior to contract approval and once every five�ears thereafter. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund, Mills Act fees,development feE�s Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies Land Use: �.5, 6.11 Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.z,�.3,�.4,�•5, 2•2,4•�,4•Z,4•3,4•4 �_��-'-� ��.��v� _:.r �.�. �.--.�<r-= <�;.�. �.., � � =,.�:�: �.n -- �s� ::��; Ox�rrGE GEr7Ex� P�r IMP-52 cPA 2oio-000i (s/1o/io) ��:��. _W.,_^,� _.:,� ; ' IMPLEMENTATION Program V-16 Community History and Preservation Organizations Develop partnerships with local history and preservation organizations to prepare Historic Context Statement updates, undertake new surveys, and update surveys. Partner with local history and preservation organizations to develop a citywide interpretive program, including signs, plaques, exhibits, and other similar elements, to increase awareness of the City's history and its historic resources Agency/Department: Community Development Department, Library Services Department Funding Source: General Fund,grants Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Cultural Resources& Historic Preservation: �.�,�.2,�.3, Z.z,3•�,3•4, 5•5 _::.s .,�:_.. :�.:�.:..�,...:�:: ...r.�.� ._ K__ � Program V-17 Orange County Airport Land Use Commission Continue to work with the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission to increase safety and reduce noise associated with aircraft overFlights and helicopter operations within the City by achieving the following objectives: ■ Work with the Federal Aviation Administration and local airports(John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, Los Alamitos Army Air Base)to determine appropriate aircraft altitude standards for aircraft flying over the City,taking into account public health and safety. ■ Continue to regulate the siting and operation of heliports/helistops through the Conditional Use Permit process in conjunction with the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. ■ Work with the heliport/helistop operators(police,fire, hospital, and private)to implement flight profiles,tracks, and operating parameters for noise control. Agency/Department: Community Development Department Funding Source: General Fund Time Frame: Ongoing Related Policies: Noise: 4•�,4•Z,4•3 � -..:�: - . ..� ��=� �• �;�Y ::�^.._ _ _.. O�rtGE GErrEx� Pr�rr IMP-53 cPA zoio-000� �s/1o/loJ