Agenda packet — Brea City Council, June 2, 2026 (part 6 of 19)

Reference: These Findings incorporate by reference the information and analysis included in PEIR Section 4.8, Noise, and Appendices C (Air Quality/GHG) and H (Noise).

5.2.6.4 Plans, Programs, and Policies
PPP NOI-1 Residential development must comply with the California Building Code , Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 12, Interior Environment, Section 1207.11.2, Allowable Interior Noise Levels, and Section 1206.5 Acoustical Control. Residential and nonresidential development must comply with the City’s land use compatibility limits as shown in Table 4.11-2, Noise/Land Use Compatibility. Before the issuance of a grading or construction permit for individual development projects that are not exempt from CEQA, and in conjunction with any required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, where development is proposed in an area where exterior noise would exceed the land use compatibility limits, the project applicants shall submit an Acoustical Study prepared by a certified acoustical engineer.

Exterior noise may also be used to screen for potential interior noise impacts. The following screening levels may be applied to determine whether exterior noise would require preparation of an Acoustical Study:
• If existing roadways segments serving the project have an average daily traffic above 1,160, an Acoustical Study is required for new noise sensitive receptors. • If existing roadways segments serving the project have an average daily traffic of 1,800 or higher, an Acoustical Study is required for commercial uses.

The project applicant shall include design measures that may include acoustical paneling or walls, compliance with CBC Section 1206 and/or CALGreen Section

5.507.4 as applicable to ensure that interior noise levels do not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for residential uses. If it is necessary for windows to be able to remain closed to ensure that interior noise levels meet the interior standard, the design for these land uses shall include ventilation with an air conditioning system to provide a habitable interior environment with the windows closed. Final construction documents shall incorporate special design measures in the construction of the land uses.

PPP NOI-2 Nonresidential development must comply with the California Building Code, Title 24, and California Green Building Standards Administrative Code, Part 11, CALGreen Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Section 5.507 Environmental Comfort.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan PPP NOI-3 Development projects will be constructed in accordance with Brea City Code (BCC) Section 8.20, Noise Control, of the BCC, which generally prohibits construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any real property between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:00 am on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a Federal holiday.

PPP NOI-4 Project stationary sources will comply with the City of Brea’s exterior noise standards in Brea City Code, Section 8.20.050 (refer to Table 4.11-3, City of Brea Exterior Noise Standards, of this Program Environmental Impact Report [PEIR]).

PPP NOI-5 Project vibration levels will comply with the City of Brea’s vibration standard of

0.003 in/sec root-mean-square (equivalent to 70 VdB) in Brea City Code Section

20.20.040.

Their signatures shall confirm receipt and understanding of this information. • The location and design of recycling and refuse storage facilities shall mitigate nuisances when residential uses might be impacted.
• Residential dwelling units shall be designed to be sound attenuated against present and future project noise. New projects or new nonresidential uses in existing projects shall provide an acoustical analysis report, by an acoustical engineer, describing the acoustical design features of the structure required to satisfy the exterior and interior noise standards.

The new or updated general plan goals and policies related to noise are included as Appendix C, Brea 2050 General Plan: Goals, Policies, and Actions, to this PEIR.

5.2.6.5 Mitigation Measures
MM NOI-1 Construction Noise Best Practices. Prior to any construction activity, such as grading, site preparation, or issuance of building permits, a note shall be provided on the construction plans indicating that during construction activities, the project applicant shall be responsible for requiring contractors to implement the following measures to limit construction-related noise to a performance standard of 80 A- Findings of Fact 117 May 2026
Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan weighted decibel equivalent continuous sound level at the property line of the nearest sensitive receptor:
• Brea City Code, Section 8.20.070, limits construction activity to the daytime hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Construction is not allowed on Sundays and Federal holidays.
• During the entire active construction period, equipment and trucks used for the project construction shall use the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever feasible. • Require that impact tools (e.g., jack hammers and hoe rams) be hydraulically or electrically powered wherever possible. Where the use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used along with external noise jackets on the tools.
• Stationary equipment such as generators and air compressors shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive uses.
• Stockpiling shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive receptors.
• Construction traffic shall be limited—to the extent feasible—to approved haul routes established by the City of Brea.
• Signs shall be posted at the job site entrance(s), within the on-site construction zones, and along queueing lanes (if any) to reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine idling. All other equipment shall be turned off if not in use for more than 5 minutes.
• During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use of noise-producing signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells, shall be for safety warning purposes only. The construction manager shall use smart backup alarms, which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the background noise level, or switch off back-up alarms and replace with human spotters in compliance with all safety requirements and laws.
• Erect temporary noise barriers, where feasible, when construction noise is predicted to exceed the noise standards after other measures have been considered, or occur at nighttime, or when the anticipated construction duration is greater than is typical (e.g., 2 years or more).

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan • Greater than 1.5 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of 65 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level and higher. • Greater than 3.0 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of 60 to 64 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level. • Greater than 5.0 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of less than 60 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level.

A project that would potentially exceed the above thresholds shall complete a sitespecific Noise Technical Study to determine if the project would result in a significant increase in traffic noise. This Noise Technical Study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical analyst. The following screening levels may be applied to determine whether a Noise Technical Study is required:2 • If existing roadway segments serving the project have an average daily traffic below 1,800, a Noise Technical Study is required if the project would potentially double segment average daily traffic.
• If existing roadway segments serving the project have an average daily traffic of 1,800 or higher, a Noise Technical Study is required if the project would generate more than 750 average daily traffic.

If a significant increase in vehicle noise level is identified as a result of individual project implementation, the project shall incorporate buffers or other noise reduction measures to the extent feasible to reduce noise levels at affected sensitive receptors to a normally acceptable noise level. Reduction measures that shall be considered include but are not limited to alternative road design, reduced speeds, alternative paving, building retrofits to provide additional noise attenuation, and setbacks or buffers before berms and walls. The noise reduction measures shall be designed by a qualified acoustical engineer. Where noise reduction measures in the public right-of-way are infeasible, the project applicant shall conduct outreach to potentially affected sensitive receptors to determine the feasibility of noise reduction measures on private property, including a noise barrier or building retrofits. Based on affected receptor response, a qualified acoustical engineer shall determine the feasibility of a noise barrier on private property and/or the extent of required building retrofits. The project applicant shall submit plans to the City of Brea Community Development Department for review and approval before the start of any construction. These plans shall demonstrate that the 2 Based on the study area segments, a roadway with 1,800 average daily traffic or higher has the potential to exceed 65 Aweighted decibels and be subject to the 1.5 A-weighted decibel increase thresholds. A more than 750 average daily traffic increase has the potential to result in a 1.5 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level increase. Roadway segment with below 1,800 average daily traffic would generally not generate noise levels above 65 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level and would be subject to the 3 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level or 5 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level thresholds. A doubling of roadway volume typically results in a 3 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level increase in noise level (Caltrans 2013a).

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan proposed noise reduction measures would reduce traffic noise exposure at sensitive receptors to the extent feasible.

5.2.7 Tribal Cultural Resources

5.2.7.1 Threshold TCR-a
The Proposed Project could cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a Tribal Cultural Resource, defined in Public Resources Code, Section 21074, as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe, and that is: (1) listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code, Section 5020.1(k); or (2) a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code, Section 5024.1.

In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code, Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe.

Finding: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), the City finds that, while the Project could result in potentially significant impacts to tribal cultural resources, implementation of Mitigation Measures MM TCR-1 and MM TCR-2 would reduce these impacts to a less-thansignificant level. No significant and unavoidable impacts would occur.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Facts in Support of Findings:

Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Site-specific evaluation based on an individual development proposal would be necessary to fully evaluate impacts to TCRs. Future discretionary projects implemented under the Focused GPU would be required to comply with applicable CEQA requirements, including compliance with SB 18 and AB 52 consultation, and provide appropriate mitigation, as applicable. Implementation of Mitigation Measures MM TCR-1, MM TCR-2, and PPP CUL-3 would reduce potential adverse impacts to TCRs to a less-than-significant level by requiring monitoring by a qualified Tribal monitor during applicable ground-disturbing activities and establishing minimum measures to follow in the event of discovery of TCRs, including treatment measures. Therefore, impacts would be reduced to less than significant, and no significant and unavoidable impacts would remain.

Reference: These Findings incorporate by reference the information and analysis included in PEIR Section 4.14, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Appendix F1, Cultural Resources Data, and Appendix F2, Confidential Cultural Resources Data.

5.2.7.2 Plans, Programs, and Policies
See PPP CUL-3.

5.2.7.3 Mitigation Measures
MM TCR-1 Provision of Tribal Monitor. Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activities for qualifying development projects in which the potential exists for Tribal Cultural Resources to be present based on record searches or tribal knowledge, the project applicant shall coordinate with all interested State-recognized Tribes in concurrence with the City of Brea as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency. A copy of the executed contract shall be submitted to the City of Brea Community Development Department prior to the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing activity.
• The Tribal monitor will only be present on-site during the construction phases that involve ground-disturbing activities. Ground-disturbing activities are defined by the Consulting Tribe as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or augering, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching. The Tribal monitor shall complete daily monitoring logs describing construction activities, locations, soil conditions, and any cultural materials identified. The monitoring shall end when all ground-disturbing activities are completed, or when the qualified archaeologist and/or Tribal monitor determines that all remaining ground-disturbing activities have little to no potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan • Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resources, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. All Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by project activities shall be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist and Tribal monitor. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Consulting Tribe will retain Tribal Cultural Resources in the form and/or manner the Consulting Tribe deems appropriate, for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes. • If human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized at the projects site, all ground disturbance shall immediately cease within 100 feet of discovery, and the county coroner shall be notified per Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 5097.98, and Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per PRC Section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).
• Work may continue on other parts of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(f)). • If a non-Native American resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute as a “historical resource” or “unique archaeological resource,” time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, must be available. The treatment plan established for the resources shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources and PRC Section 21074(b) for unique archaeological resources.

MM TCR-2 Discovery of Cultural Resources (Not Native American in Origin): Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activity at the project site, the project applicant shall retain an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (National Park Service [NPS] 1983). If cultural resources that are not Native American in origin are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. If the discovery proves to be significant as determined by the site archaeologist, additional work such as data recovery excavation may be warranted and shall be reported to the City of Brea Community Development Department.

5.2.8 Utilities and Service Systems

5.2.8.1 Threshold UTL-a
The Proposed Project could require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or Findings of Fact 122 May 2026
Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects.

Finding: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), the City finds that, while the Project could result in potentially significant impacts to water and sewer systems, implementation of Mitigation Measure MM UTL-1 would reduce these impacts to a less-than-significant level. No significant and unavoidable impacts would occur.

Facts in Support of Findings:

Focused General Plan Update
Impacts from the Focused GPU were addressed at a programmatic level. The City’s 2021 Water Master Plan, 2021 Sewer Master Plan, and 2013 Mast Plan of Drainage were prepared to address growth anticipated under the 2003 General Plan. These master plans identify existing and projected system deficiencies and recommend improvements needed to maintain adequate levels of service. The Focused GPU includes goals and actions that reinforce the City’s commitment to providing adequate water, wastewater, and storm drain capacity as growth occurs.

All individual development projects would undergo the City’s development review process and would be required to fund or construct necessary infrastructure improvements consistent with the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes upgrades to water, sewer, storm drain, and other public facilities.

For water system, until project-level fire flow testing and hydraulic modeling are completed, impacts on water supply and distribution facilities are considered potentially significant. However, with implementation of Mitigation Measure MM UTL-1 that requires project-specific evaluation and appropriate water facilities improvements, impacts would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.

For sewer system, future development in accordance with Focused GPU could result in deficient sewer facilities. However, with implementation of Mitigation Measure MM UTL-1 that requires project-specific evaluation and appropriate sewer facilities improvement, impacts would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.

For drainage system, future development compliance with existing stormwater management regulations (e.g., NPDES Construction General Permit and implementation of BMPs and low-impact development measures, as required under a Water Quality Management Plan), along with continued master planning for the Citywide drainage system, would ensure that buildout of the Proposed Project area does not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff such that it would exceed the capacity of the drainage system. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan For electric, natural gas, and telecommunication, SCE, SoCalGas, and various franchised telecommunications providers are established utility providers with the capacity and operational mechanisms to serve anticipated growth within the Proposed Project area. Impacts would be less than significant.

Brea Core Specific Plan
For water systems, Table 4.15-2, Water Supply Analysis, of the PEIR, summarizes the existing MDD and incremental MDD increase associated with BCSP land uses. As shown, there is sufficient supply available to meet the projected higher demand. Additionally, Table 4.15-3, Water Storage Analysis (Zone 750), of the PEIR, shows that the system has sufficient storage capacity to accommodate the BCSP land uses. However, Mitigation Measure MM UTL-1 is required to assess the contribution of individual development projects within the BCSP area. With implementation of MM UTL-1, impacts would be less than significant.

5.2.8.2 Plans, Programs, and Policies
Refer to PPP UTL-1, PPP UTL-2, and PPP HYD-1.

5.2.8.3 Mitigation Measures
MM UTL-1 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements. Prior to approval of any discretionary development permit or issuance of building permits, the project for individual projects shall demonstrate compliance with the City of Brea’s Water Master Plan, and Sewer Master Plan, as well as all applicable improvement and design requirements of the City of Brea Public Works Department and the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

As part of the development application review process, the applicant shall retain a qualified licensed civil engineer to evaluate existing water and sewer system conditions serving the project site. If the evaluation identifies any capacity deficiencies or facility constraints, the applicant shall prepare and submit the appropriate system testing and modeling (e.g., water flow testing, water hydraulic modeling, sewer capacity modeling and capacity analysis) to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The modeling shall identify the specific infrastructure upgrades, improvements, and associated costs required to ensure adequate service capacity and compliance with City design standards.

The applicant shall construct, or fund the construction of, all improvements identified through the approved modeling and required by the Public Works Department prior to occupancy or in accordance with a timing and phasing plan approved by the City. No development shall be permitted to proceed unless all Findings of Fact 124 May 2026
Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan required improvements or fair-share contributions are secured through conditions of approval, improvement plans, or a development agreement.

5.3 Findings Regarding Alternatives (Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091[a][1])
In accordance with Section 15126.6(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, an EIR must contain a discussion of “a range of reasonable alternatives to a project, or the location of a project, which would feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project but would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project, and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives.” Section 15126.6(f) further states that "the range of alternatives in an EIR is governed by the 'rule of reason' that requires the EIR to set forth only those alternatives necessary to permit a reasoned choice." Thus, the following discussion focuses on project alternatives that are capable of eliminating significant environmental impacts or substantially reducing them compared to the Project, even if the alternative would impede the attainment of some Project objectives, or would be more costly. In accordance with Section 15126.6(f)(1), the factors that may be taken into account when addressing the feasibility of alternatives include: (1) site suitability; (2) economic viability; (3) availability of infrastructure; (4) general plan consistency; (5) other plans or regulatory limitations; (6) jurisdictional boundaries; and (7) whether the proponent can reasonably acquire, control or otherwise have access to the alternative site. “Feasible” is defined in Section 15364 of the CEQA Guidelines to mean “capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, legal, social, and technological factors.” The California Public Resources Code (Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15019[a][3]) also provides that “other” considerations may form the basis for a finding of infeasibility. Case law makes clear that a mitigation measure or alternative can be deemed infeasible on the basis of its failure to meet project objectives or on related public policy grounds.

Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6(b), alternatives to the project include those that avoid or substantially lessen any significant effects of the project, even if these alternatives would impede to some degree the attainment of the project objectives or would be more costly.

If there are no feasible project alternatives, the lead agency must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations with regard to the project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093. If there is a feasible alternative to the project, the lead agency must decide whether it is environmentally superior to the proposed project. The lead agency must consider in detail only those alternatives that could feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project; however, the lead agency must consider alternatives capable of eliminating significant environmental impacts even if these alternatives would impede to some degree the attainment of project objectives (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6[f]).

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan These Findings contrast and compare the alternatives where appropriate to demonstrate that the selection of the preferred alternative as the project has substantial environmental, planning, fiscal, and other benefits. In rejecting certain alternatives, the City has examined the project objectives and weighed the ability of the various alternatives to meet the objectives. The objectives considered by the City are set forth in Section 2.1, Project Objectives, in this Findings and in PEIR Section 2.2, Project Objectives.

The PEIR examined a range of reasonable alternatives to determine whether they could meet the project objectives while avoiding or substantially lessening one or more of the proposed project’s significant impacts. These Findings also considered the feasibility of each alternative. In determining the feasibility of alternatives, the City considered whether the alternatives could be accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time in light of economic, environmental, social, and technological factors (CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15126(d)(5)(A), 15364).

The PEIR analyzed three alternatives to the proposed project: (1) No Project/Existing 2003 Brea General Plan Alternative; (2) Proposed General Plan but No Brea Core Specific Plan Alternative; and (3) Reduced Intensity Alternative. Detailed information and analysis concerning these alternatives is in PEIR Chapter 7, Alternatives to the Proposed Project.

This section of the Findings summarizes these alternatives and their feasibility and effectiveness in avoiding or substantially lessening any of the significant impacts associated with the Proposed Project.

5.3.1.1 Alternative 1: No Project/Existing 2003 Brea General Plan Alternative
The discussion of the No Project/Existing 2003 Brea General Plan Alternative must examine the existing conditions and reasonably foreseeable future conditions that would exist if the Proposed Project were not approved (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6[e]). The Alternative 1: No Project Alternative/Existing 2003 Brea General Plan is defined as a continuation of existing conditions and conditions that are reasonably expected to occur in the event that the Proposed Project is not implemented. Under Alternative 1, the Proposed Project would not be adopted, and the land use intensity increases and comprehensive updates to the existing 2003 Brea General Plan and the BCSP would not occur. Instead, Alternative 1 assumes the buildout of the existing 2003 Brea General Plan in accordance with existing land use designations. Therefore, no BCSP adoption would occur. As shown in Table 5-1, Alternative 1: No Project/Existing General Plan Compared to the Proposed Project, of the PEIR, this alternative would result in 20,335 housing units (net increase of 3,990 housing units), and 57,954 population (net increase of 11,369 population), 28,476,908 square feet of non-residential area (net increase of 6,996,494 square feet) and 68,624 jobs (net increase of 16,687 jobs) compared to existing conditions; and result in 3,401 fewer housing units (14.33 percent), 9,693 fewer residents (14.33 percent), and 5,085 fewer jobs (6.9 percent) when compared to the Proposed Project.

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As discussed in Section 7.4.1, of the PEIR, Alternative 1 would not eliminate the significant and unavoidable impacts that would occur with the Proposed Project. Environmental issue areas related to Land Use and Planning and Transportation would be greater with Alternative 1 when compared to the Proposed Project. Alternative 1 would result in reduced impacts for the following environmental topic areas when compared to the Proposed Project: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils (Paleo Only), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Utilities and Service Systems. Alternative 1 would result in similar impacts to the Proposed Project in the following environmental topic areas: Biological Resources and Wildfire.

Ability to Achieve Project Objectives
As discussed in Section 7.4.1, of the PEIR, Alternative 1 would partially achieve the Project objectives.

Finding
The City finds that Alternative 1 is infeasible because although it is environmentally superior to the Proposed Project, significant and unavoidable impacts pertaining to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise would still remain, and the project objectives will only be partially achieved.

In making this determination, the City finds that when compared to the alternatives described and evaluated in the PEIR, the Proposed Project, as mitigated, provides a reasonable balance between satisfying the Project objectives and reducing potential environmental impacts to an acceptable level. For the potentially significant impacts that cannot be avoided or mitigated to a level below significance, the City adopts the Statement of Overriding Considerations in Section 6 of this Findings document pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093.

This alternative is intended to meet the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e) for evaluation of a no project alternative.

Reference: These Findings incorporate by reference the information and analysis included in PEIR Chapter 7.0, Alternatives.

5.3.1.2 Alternative 2: Proposed General Plan but No Brea Core Specific Plan Alternative
The Alternative 2: Proposed General Plan but No Brea Core Specific Plan Alternative would eliminate the BCSP project from the Proposed Project. Under Alternative 2, the Focused GPU would be adopted but the land use increased proposed under BCSP would not be included. Instead, the units under the current 2003 Brea General Plan would be assumed within the BCSP area. The Findings of Fact 127 May 2026
Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan proposed goals, policies, and actions of the Focused GPU would not change and be implemented, but none of the BCSP goals and policies would be implemented.

As shown in Table 5-2, Alternative 2: Buildout Projections Compared to the Proposed Project, of the PEIR, this alternative would result in 21,445 housing units (net decrease of 2,291 housing units), and 61,118 population (net decrease of 6,529 residents), 30,295,247 square feet of non-residential (net decrease of 291,946 square feet), and 73,005 jobs (net decrease of 704 jobs) compared to the Proposed Project. The purpose of this alternative is to potentially reduce the severity of potential impacts to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise, as overall development of residential and nonresidential would be less than what could be developed with the Proposed Project.

Ability to Reduce Impacts
As discussed in Section 7.4.2, of the PEIR, Alternative 2 would not eliminate the significant and unavoidable impacts that would occur with the Proposed Project. Environmental issue areas related to Land Use and Planning and Transportation would be greater with Alternative 2 when compared to the Proposed Project. Alternative 2 would result in reduced impacts for the following environmental topic areas when compared to the Proposed Project: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils (Paleo Only), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Tribal Cultural Resources, and Utilities and Service Systems. Alternative 2 would result in similar impacts to the Proposed Project in the following environmental topic areas: Biological Resources and Wildfire.

Ability to Achieve Project Objectives
As discussed in Section 7.4.2, of the PEIR, Alternative 2 would partially achieve the Project objectives.

Finding
The City finds that Alternative 2 is infeasible because although it is environmentally superior to the Proposed Project, significant and unavoidable impacts pertaining to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise would still remain, and the project objectives will only be partially achieved.

Reference: These Findings incorporate by reference the information and analysis included in PEIR Chapter 7.0, Alternatives.

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5.3.1.3 Alternative 3: Reduced Intensity Alternative
The Alternative 3: Reduced Intensity Alternative would reduce the overall intensity of the Proposed Project by 30 percent, including the BCSP development intensity. As shown in Table 5-3, Alternative 3: Buildout Projections Compared to the Proposed Project, of the PEIR, this alternative would result in 16,615 housing units (net decrease of 7,121 housing units), and 47,353 population (net decrease of 20,294 residents), 21,411,035 square feet of non-residential (net decrease of 9,176,158 square feet), and 51,596 jobs (net decrease of 22,113 jobs) compared to the Proposed Project. The proposed goals, policies, and actions of the Focused GPU would not change and be implemented.

The purpose of this alternative is to potentially reduce the severity of potential impacts to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise, as overall development of residential and non-residential would be less than what could be developed with the Proposed Project.

Ability to Reduce Impacts
As discussed in Section 7.4.3, of the PEIR, Alternative 3 would not eliminate the significant and unavoidable impacts that would occur with the Proposed Project. Environmental issue areas related to Land Use and Planning and Transportation would be greater with Alternative 3 when compared to the Proposed Project. Alternative 3 would result in reduced impacts for all other environmental topic areas when compared to the Proposed Project: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils (Paleo Only), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Public Services, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire.

Ability to Achieve Project Objectives
As discussed in Section 7.4.3, of the PEIR, Alternative 3 would partially achieve the Project objectives.

Finding
The City finds that Alternative 3 is infeasible because although it is environmentally superior to the Proposed Project, significant and unavoidable impacts pertaining to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise would still remain, and the project objectives will only be partially achieved.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Reference: These Findings incorporate by reference the information and analysis included in PEIR Chapter 7.0, Alternatives.

5.3.2 Environmentally Superior Alternative
CEQA requires the identification of an environmentally superior alternative. Section 15126.6(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines states that, if the No Project Alternative is the environmentally superior alternative, then the EIR shall also identify an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives.

Of the alternatives analyzed, the environmentally superior alternative is Alternative 3: Reduced Intensity Alternative, has been identified as the environmentally superior alternative. As shown in PEIR Table 7-5, Summary of Alternatives Impacts Compared to the Proposed Project, Alternative 3 would have less impacts under 14 of the environmental topic areas and greater impacts under two of the environmental topic areas. Although Alternative 3 would reduce significant and unavoidable impacts pertaining to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise, it would not be to the degree to eliminate the significant and unavoidable impacts. Also, it would only partially meet project objectives, therefore, only partially achieve the associated benefits.

CEQA does not require the City to choose the environmentally superior alternative. Instead, CEQA requires the City to consider environmentally superior alternatives, weigh those considerations against the environmental impacts of the proposed Project, and make findings that the benefits of those considerations outweigh the harm.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Chapter 6.0 Statement of Overriding Considerations
The Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) identifies that even with the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures and compliance with existing Plans, Programs, and Policies (PPPs), the Proposed Project would have a significant, unavoidable environmental impact on the following area, which is described in detail in Chapter 4, Environmental Analysis, in the PEIR:
• Air quality
• GHG emissions
• Noise
The City has adopted all feasible mitigation measures regarding the significant, unavoidable environmental impacts. Although in some instances the mitigation measures may substantially lessen the unavoidable environmental impact, adoption of the mitigation measures will not fully avoid the impact. In addition, the City has analyzed a reasonable range of alternatives to the proposed project. Based on this analysis, the City has determined that none of these alternatives would avoid these significant and unavoidable impacts or fully meet the objectives of the Project or are feasible and environmentally preferable to the Project as approved.

Therefore, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15043 and 15093, the City must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations to approve the Proposed Project. A Statement of Overriding Considerations allows a lead agency to determine that specific economic, social, or other expected benefits of a project outweigh its potential unavoidable, significant environmental risks. The City has weighed the benefits of the Proposed Project against its potentially significant environmental risks in determining whether to approve the Proposed Project.

The City finds that the Project’s benefits are grounded in and derived from (1) the project objectives identified in the Program EIR, (2) the adopted goals and policies of the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update, and (3) Brea Core Specific Plan. These objectives and policies were developed through a comprehensive public planning process and reflect the City’s long-term vision for land use, housing, mobility, economic development, environmental protection, and community character.

The Proposed Project represents the implementation of this policy framework and provides substantial economic, social, environmental, and legal benefits.

The City is required to balance the benefits of the proposed project against its unavoidable environmental risks. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093, based on the analysis contained in the Final PEIR, the Findings of Fact, and the entire administrative record, the City hereby finds that the Proposed Project would result in substantial public benefits, including but not limited to the following, and that each of the following benefits is sufficient on its own to justify adoption of the Proposed Project.

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• Compact Urban Form: The Project promotes compact, infill development within the Brea Core and other strategic urbanized areas. By prioritizing growth in areas already served by existing infrastructure, the Project avoids unnecessary expansion into sensitive undeveloped lands.
• Natural Resource Stewardship: The Project supports the preservation of wildlife corridors, habitat connectivity, and open space. It further regulates development in hillside areas to ensure orderly growth that is consistent with environmental protection standards.
• VMT Reduction: By fostering a land use pattern that integrates housing, jobs, and services, the Project supports long-term reductions in per-capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), directly addressing regional sustainability goals.

B. Housing Diversity and Community Quality of Life
• Housing Production and Affordability: The Project facilitates a wide range of housing types and densities. This expansion of mixed-use residential opportunities is essential for meeting local and regional housing mandates and enhancing the diversity of Brea’s housing market.
• Placemaking and Design: Through high-quality urban design and enhanced community placemaking policies, the Project improves the overall aesthetic and functional quality of life for residents and visitors.

C. Economic Vitality and Revitalization
• Revitalization of the Brea Core: The BCSP creates a framework for a vibrant, mixeduse environment that attracts investment and modernizes key commercial corridors to meet contemporary market needs.
• Job Creation and Economic Growth: The Proposed Project streamlines development in the BCSP area and implements goals and policies that recognize and promote economic vibrancy and resiliency as central aspects of planning for Brea’s future, thereby fostering economic expansion and creating diverse new employment opportunities within the City.

D. Mobility and Infrastructure Reliability
• Enhanced Multimodal Connectivity: The Project implements policies that enhance walkability, bikeability, and access to transit, providing residents with viable alternatives to single-occupant vehicle travel.
• Coordinated Infrastructure Growth: The Project ensures that essential public services and infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, and drainage) are strictly coordinated with new development to maintain high service levels.

E. Public Safety and Resilience
• Wildfire Risk Management: The Focused GPU incorporates updated Public Safety Element policies specifically designed to manage and mitigate risks associated with Findings of Fact 132 May 2026
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The City Council has considered the administrative record and the PEIR and has weighed the benefits of the Proposed Project against the unavoidable environmental impacts related to air quality, GHG emissions, and noise. Each benefit listed above is determined to be an independent ground for overriding the Project’s significant and unavoidable impacts. The City Council finds that the economic, social, and planning benefits of the Proposed Project are central to the City's future and provide sufficient justification for the approval of the Proposed Project.

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1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Purpose of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21000 et seq.), the City of Brea (City), prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2025081123) for the Brea 2050:

Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan (Proposed Project or Project) dated February 2026. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared in conformance with Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code. Section 21081.6 states:
(a) When making findings required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a mitigated negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21080, the following requirements shall apply:
(1) The public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of a responsible agency or a public agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program.
(2) The lead agency shall specify the location and custodian of the documents or other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which its decision is based.

1.1.2 Environmental Impacts
Impacts Considered No Impact or Less Than Significant
Based on Chapter 5, Effects Found Not To Be Significant, of the PEIR, the City determined that the Proposed Project would have no impact or a less than significant impact on the following environmental topic areas, and that no mitigation measures are required:
• Agriculture and Forestry Resources: Thresholds AG-a, AG-b, AG-c, AG-d, and AG-e.

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Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan • Geology and Soils: Thresholds GEO-a(i), GEO-a(ii), GEO-a(iii), GEO-a(vi), GEO-b, GEO-c, GEO-d, and GEO-e.
• Mineral Resources: Thresholds MIN-a and MIN-b.
• Population and Housing: Thresholds PH-a and PH-b.
• Recreation: Thresholds REC-a and REC-b.

Less Than Significant
The PEIR identified various thresholds from the CEQA Guidelines across multiple environmental categories that would not be significantly impacted by the project, as discussed in Chapter 4, Environmental Analysis. Therefore, these topics did not require mitigation. Impacts to the following environmental resources were found to be less than significant impact • Aesthetics: Thresholds AES-a, AES-b, AES-c, and AES-d. • Air Quality: Thresholds AQ-c and AQ-d.
• Biological Resources: Threshold BIO-f.
• Cultural Resources: Thresholds CUL-a and CUL-c.
• Energy: Thresholds EN-a and EN-b.
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Threshold GHG-b.
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials: Thresholds HAZ-a, HAZ-b, HAZ-c, HAZ-d, HAZ-e, HAZ-f, and HAZ-g.
• Hydrology and Water Quality: Thresholds HYD-a, HYD-b and c, HYD-d, and HYD-e. • Land Use: Thresholds LU-a and LU-b.
• Noise: Threshold NOI-c.
• Public Services: Thresholds PS-a(i), PS-a(ii), PS-a(iii), PS-a(iv), and PS-a(v). • Transportation: Thresholds TRA-a, TRA-b, TRA-c, and TRA-d. • Utilities and Service Systems: Thresholds UTL-b, UTL-c, UTL-d, and UTL-e. • Wildfire: Thresholds WILD-a, WILD-b, WILD-c, and WILD-d.

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The PEIR concluded that the Proposed Project could result in one or more potentially significant impacts in the following topic areas:
• Biological Resources: Thresholds BIO-a, BIO-b, and BIO-c, BIO-d, and BIO-e. • Cultural Resources: Threshold CUL-b.
• Geology and Soils: Threshold GEO-f.
• Noise: Threshold NOI-b.
• Tribal Cultural Resources: Threshold TCR-a.
• Utilities and Service Systems: Threshold UTL-a.

Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts
The PEIR identifies that even with the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures and compliance with existing Plans, Programs, and Policies (PPPs), the Proposed Project would have significant and unavoidable environmental impacts on the following areas:
• Air Quality: Thresholds AQ-a and AQ-b.
• GHG Emissions: Threshold GHG-a.
• Noise: Threshold NOI-a.

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1.2 Categorized Mitigation Measures/Matrix
Mitigation Measures (MM) have been categorized in matrix format, as shown in Table 1, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. The mitigation measures were included in the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), with minor modifications in the Final PEIR, and are applicable to the Proposed Project. The matrix identifies the environmental factor, specific mitigation measures, schedule, and responsible monitor. The mitigation matrix will serve as the basis for scheduling the implementation of and compliance with all mitigation measures.

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Section 4.2, Air Quality
MM AQ-1 Site-Specific Air Quality Analysis and Best Management Practices. Prior to the issuance of a grading or construction permit for individual development projects that are not exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and in conjunction with any required CEQA review, future project applicants shall submit to the City of Brea Planning Division documentation that the project is consistent with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) mass daily significance thresholds and localized significance thresholds (LSTs) for criteria air pollutant emissions during construction. A project-specific Air Quality Analysis quantifying the potential air emissions of project construction shall be prepared by a qualified air quality professional. This Air Quality Analysis shall demonstrate that criteria air pollutant emissions are below the South Coast AQMD mass daily significance thresholds and LSTs. If the Air Quality Analysis cannot demonstrate that the project is below the South Coast AQMD thresholds before mitigation, the project applicant shall implement practices to reduce VOC and NOX emissions to the extent necessary to reduce emissions to below South Coast AQMD thresholds. Best management practices may include, but are not limited to:
• Use equipment with engines that meet, at a minimum, the Tier 4 Final California Emissions Standards, or electric-powered equipment.
• Use architectural coatings that meet “Super-Compliant” VOC standards (as defined in South Coast AQMD Rule 1113) and California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen)
requirements under the mandatory measures, or pre-coated materials such as bathroom stall dividers, and metal awnings. • Minimize idling time either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the time of idling to 5 minutes. Provide clear Owner/Developer Prior to the
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signage that posts this requirement for workers at the entrances to the site and at construction offices/trailers.
• Maintain all construction equipment in proper working condition according to manufacturer’s specifications. The equipment must be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition before it is operated.

The project applicant shall provide documentation to the City of Brea detailing the measures that would be implemented and that mitigated emissions would be below South Coast AQMD thresholds. Measures shall be included in project construction documents, and contractors and subcontractors shall implement the applicable South Coast AQMD measures.

Section 4.2, Biological Resources
MM BIO-1 Pre-project/Activity Biological Resources Survey/Habitat Assessment. For project sites within vegetation communities and land covers other than “Urban/Developed,” as shown on Figure 4.3-2, Vegetation Communities and Land Cover Types, of this Program Environmental Impact Report for the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan, the following requirements shall apply.

Prior to any site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification and prior to the issuance of any construction or clearing, grading, or construction permits for individual development projects that are not exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and in conjunction with any required CEQA review, the future project applicant shall submit one or more documents to the City of Planning Division for review and approval, demonstrating that the project site does not contain native vegetation, sensitive plants, or undisturbed soils. Examples of acceptable documentation include, but are not limited to, the following:

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• Aerial photographs (historic and current) showing grading, building footprints, paving, and landscaped areas over time to support ornamental status, existing landscape plans
• Photographic documentation consisting of georeferenced or dated photographs.
• Landscaping plans or as-built drawings demonstrating that vegetation was intentionally planted as part of site development. • Field survey results prepared by a qualified biologist confirming that existing plant species are ornamental and non-native.

Within the future site-specific project areas exhibiting native vegetation, a site-specific biological resources survey shall be conducted during the project design phase.

The biological resources survey and habitat assessment shall be conducted by a qualified biologist and shall include but not be limited to the following:
• An analysis of available literature and biological databases, such as the California Natural Diversity Database, to determine sensitive biological resources that have been reported
historically from the proposed project vicinity.
• A review of current land use and land ownership within the project vicinity.
• An assessment and mapping of vegetation communities present within the project vicinity. If vegetation community mapping has not been conducted on the site in the previous three years, updated vegetation mapping shall be conducted by a qualified biologist as part of the project planning and environmental review process. Vegetation communities shall be mapped
according to the Manual of California Vegetation at the alliance level, and a crosswalk table with Holland vegetation communities shall be provided.

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• A general assessment of the potential for aquatic resources, including wetlands and riparian habitats, to occur on site. • An evaluation of potential local and regional wildlife movement corridors and an assessment of functions and value retention using online wildlife agency habitat connectivity maps and onsite evaluations. • A focused habitat assessment to determine if the Project area supports vegetation communities that may provide habitat for plant or wildlife species, to be conducted by a qualified biologist, to determine the potential for sensitive plant or wildlife species to occur in or adjacent to the project area.
• If the project area supports sensitive vegetation communities, the project proponent shall implement the following weed control methods to minimize the establishment and spread of non-native and invasive weed species in the planning area during
construction activities:
- Seeds and plant materials used for revegetation shall be certified weed free.
- Straw materials, such as those used for erosion control, shall be certified weed free.

The results of the biological survey shall be presented in a biological technical report. The survey report shall map and describe the location and extent of observed sensitive resources, including sensitive vegetation communities, regional wildlife movement corridors, plant, and wildlife species within the areas of potential direct and indirect effects for each project area, direct and indirect impacts associated with construction and operation of a project, and the need for further survey, monitoring, or mitigation, including measures pursuant to mitigation measures MM BIO-2, MM BIO-3, MM BIO-4, MM BIO-5, MM BIO-6, and MM BIO-7 of this Program Environmental Impact Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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Report. The biological technical report shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Brea prior to issuance of grading permits. The report shall incorporate applicable mitigation measures (MM BIO-2 through MM BIO-9) to reduce any potentially significant impacts to biological resources.

MM BIO-2 Focused Sensitive Plant Species Surveys. If recommended by the Biological Resources Survey/Habitat Assessment prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, prior to any site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification, focused surveys for future site-specific development shall be conducted, as applicable, in suitable habitat, to determine presence/absence of sensitive plant species on the project site. Focused sensitive plant surveys shall be conducted during the species’ specific blooming periods to determine presence/absence. If sensitive plant species are mapped within any proposed construction, access, or staging areas, these species shall be quantified and flagged, and these areas shall be modified to avoid direct impacts to mapped sensitive plant species.

If significant impacts to these species are unavoidable, the impact on these species shall be reduced to a less than significant level through implementation of one or a combination of the following actions, in accordance with a Conceptual Restoration Plan or acquisition of mitigation credits, reviewed and approved by the City of Brea:
• Impacted plants shall be salvaged and relocated to suitable habitat in an on-site restoration area, if possible. If relocation to a restoration area is not practical, the plants shall be relocated offsite to an appropriate location determined by a qualified biologist.
• Seeds from impacted plants shall be collected for use at a local off-site location, as applicable.

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clearing, or fuel
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• Off-site habitat that supports the species impacted shall be enhanced or supplemented with seed collected on site.
• Comparable habitat at an approved off-site location shall be determined by a qualified biologist and preserved for relocation, enhancement, or transplant of the impacted sensitive plants.

Mitigation that involves relocation, enhancement, or transplant of sensitive plants shall include all the following:
• Conceptual planting plan prepared by a qualified biologist including grading, planting specifications, and, if appropriate, temporary irrigation.
• Planting specifications and fencing and signage to discourage unauthorized access of the planting site.

Monitoring program prepared by a qualified biologist with clearly stated goals and objectives and well-defined performance standards that result in no net loss of sensitive plant resources. Final success criteria shall be determined based on quality, quantity, and species of plant impacted and in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service depending on the status of the species. The monitoring program will include measures for adaptive management detailing remedial actions if success criteria are not met in the monitoring time frame. Remedial actions may include, but are not limited to, supplemental water, replanting, and herbivore deterrents/protections.

MM BIO-3 Sensitive Vegetation Communities Impacts Mitigation. If recommended by the Biological Resources Survey/Habitat
Assessment prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, prior to any site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification, a biological survey shall be conducted to groundtruth and/or update vegetation communities. Vegetation communities Owner/Developer and
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and land cover types will be verified in the field during the required biological survey and will be mapped for impact analysis. Any direct impacts to sensitive vegetation communities require mitigation to comply with California Department of Fish and Wildlife authorizations, as well as the ratios defined in any State or Federal permit(s) issued for the proposed project.

Potential direct permanent impacts to sensitive vegetation communities resulting from project implementation shall be mitigated prior to any vegetation clearing or ground-disturbing activities within the site-specific areas. Mitigation shall be provided at a minimum of 1:1 and to the extent feasible located in the same ecological region or watershed, and functionally equivalent or superior in habitat value.

Mitigation shall be fulfilled through one of the following options:
a. Compensatory mitigation for temporary impacts to sensitive habitats shall be satisfied through the acquisition of mitigation bank credits via a resource agency-approved mitigation site within the site’s specific watershed or by acquisition of other offsite mitigation credits to be identified and selected in coordination with CDFW. Prior to implementation of project construction impacts (e.g., vegetation clearing or ground-disturbing activities) that would require compensatory mitigation, documentation demonstrating the availability of mitigation credits (i.e., credit ledger) at the approved mitigation site must be submitted to the City of Brea for confirmation; or
b. If credits are not available at a resource agency-approved mitigation site within the site’s specific watershed or through other off-site mitigation credits, implementation of habitat creation, restoration, enhancement, or preservation shall occur through a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan developed by a qualified biologist. Under this option, a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall be provided and prepared to achieve no net Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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loss of the resource, be timed in relation to project impacts, and comply with Federal and State mitigation requirements.

When proposed mitigation involves habitat enhancement, restoration or creation, the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include all of the following information:
• Conceptual planting plan including planting zones, grading, and irrigation.
• Seed mix/planting palette.
• Planting specifications.
• Monitoring program prepared by a qualified biologist including success criteria that ensure no net loss of sensitive vegetation communities. Final success criteria shall be determined based on quality, quantity, and type of habitat impacted and in consultation with CDFW. The monitoring program shall include measures for adaptive management plan detailing remedial actions if success criteria are not met in the monitoring time frame. Remedial actions may include, but are not limited to, supplemental water, replanting, and herbivore
deterrents/protections.

For mitigation that involves habitat acquisition, the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include all the following:
• Location of proposed acquisition.
• Description of the biological resources to be acquired, including support for the conclusion that the acquired habitat mitigates for the specific maintenance impact.
• Documentation that the mitigation area would be adequately preserved and maintained in perpetuity through conservation easements or similar mechanisms.

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The identification of mitigation site credits shall be provided to the City of Brea and shall include the following:
• Location of approved mitigation site.
• Description of the mitigation credits to be acquired, including substantial evidence that the acquired habitat mitigates for the specific maintenance impact.
• Documentation of the credits that are associated with a mitigation bank, which has been approved by the appropriate resource agencies.
• Documentation in the form of a current mitigation credit ledger.

MM BIO-4 Habitat Restoration for Temporary Impacts. If recommended by the Biological Resources Survey/Habitat Assessment prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, temporary impact areas shall be restored to pre-construction topographic contours and conditions, including the revegetation of native plant communities, where appropriate, following disturbance and prior to Project completion. Habitat restoration and erosion control treatments shall be installed within these short-term impact areas. A Revegetation Plan shall be prepared and shall include site preparation specifications, a plant palette, installation procedures, development of reasonable success criteria, appropriate monitoring and reporting protocols, implementation timelines, and contingency measures and adaptive management in the event of restoration failure. The Revegetation Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Brea. Habitat revegetation shall feature native species that are typical of the area, and associated erosion control best management practices shall include silt fence and microplastic- and weed-free straw fiber rolls, where appropriate. The revegetation areas shall be monitored and maintained by a qualified biologist or restoration Owner/Developer and
Project Biologist
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vegetation
clearing, or fuel
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development
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Development
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specialist for 25 months to ensure adequate establishment and sustainability of the plantings/seedings.

Where a project activity involves potential disturbance of non-native invasive plant species (as identified by the California Invasive Plant Council), these plants shall be entirely removed immediately, where feasible, and the removal shall be monitored by the qualified monitoring biologist to ensure that dispersal of propagules (e.g., seeds and stems) are avoided or minimized. Where removal of plant roots is not feasible (e.g., where erosive flows are predicted), aboveground plant material shall be fully removed and monitored by the qualified monitoring biologist. Where aboveground plant material cannot be removed (e.g., due to limited access), herbicides shall be applied by a licensed pest control advisor, using chemicals permitted as safe within aquatic environments.

MM BIO-5 Qualified Monitoring Biologist. If recommended by the Biological Resources Survey/Habitat Assessment prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, a qualified monitoring biologist shall be retained to implement required monitoring. The qualified monitoring biologist shall be responsible for the following monitoring and reporting tasks.
a. Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit. Prior to site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification, within the future site-specific project areas that have potential to contain sensitive biological resources, the qualified monitoring biologist shall submit a Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit, which includes limits of work, proposed monitoring schedule, bird, focused sensitive species, or other wildlife surveys/survey schedules (including general bird nesting and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol), timing of surveys, bird construction avoidance areas/noise buffers/barriers, other impact avoidance areas, and any Owner/Developer and
Project Biologist
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disturbance,
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vegetation
clearing, or fuel
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development
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Development
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subsequent requirements determined by the qualified monitoring biologist. The Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit shall include the construction site plan, written and graphic depiction of the proposed project’s biological
mitigation/monitoring program, and a schedule for construction activities. Where the potential for impacts to biological resources is limited (e.g., construction within a footprint that consists entirely of previously developed or disturbed lands), the Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit may be limited to a pre- and post-maintenance verification inspection by a qualified biologist. For highly sensitive resource areas with documented sensitive biological and aquatic resources present, full-time biological monitors may be required, as determined by a qualified biologist. The Biological Construction
Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit shall be approved by the City of Brea prior to the start of construction.
b. Resource Marking/Protection. Prior to site disturbance within the future site-specific project area, the qualified monitoring biologist shall supervise the placement of orange construction fencing or similar visible marker, staking, or flagging along the limits of the construction area adjacent to sensitive biological habitats, as shown on the Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit to ensure crews remain within the approved construction limits. These demarcations shall not be required for areas with existing barriers, such as chain-link fencing, along the limits or facilities that are within or adjacent to developed and nonsensitive habitat areas. This task shall include flagging plant specimens and delineating buffers to protect sensitive biological resources (e.g., habitats, sensitive plant and wildlife species, including nesting birds) prior to construction.

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c. Cover Trenches. The qualified monitoring biologist shall oversee the construction site so that cover and escape routes for wildlife from excavated areas shall be provided daily. All trenches, holes, and excavations during construction shall be covered at night as directed by the monitoring biologist with plywood, metal plates, or other means, and if plastic sheeting is used, the edges must be covered with soils such that small wildlife cannot access the excavated hole. Soil piles shall be covered at night to prevent wildlife from burrowing in. The edges of the sheeting shall be weighed down by sandbags. These areas may also be fenced to prevent wildlife from gaining access. Exposed trenches, holes, and excavations shall be inspected twice daily (i.e., each morning and before sealing the exposed area) by the qualified monitoring biologist to monitor for wildlife entrapment.

Excavations shall provide an earthen ramp to allow for a wildlife escape route. The qualified monitoring biologist shall verify that the contractor has covered all steep-walled trenches or excavations prior to the end of construction daily. If wildlife species are encountered within any trenches or excavated areas, the qualified monitoring biologist shall remove them, if possible, or provide them with a means of escape (e.g., a ramp or sloped surface at no greater than a 30-degree angle) and allow the species to disperse. In addition, the qualified monitoring biologist shall provide training to construction personnel to increase awareness of the possible presence of wildlife beneath vehicles and equipment and to use best judgment to avoid killing or injuring wildlife (refer to Mitigation Measure BIO-5e). d. Structure and Tree Clearance. Prior to the issuance of any permit to allow for the removal or demolition of trees and existing structures within the survey area (particularly any ornamental trees and existing buildings in the developed land areas), the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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qualified monitoring biologist shall conduct clearance surveys to flush out any wildlife species nesting, roosting, or otherwise occupying the trees or structures. If wildlife species are encountered within any of the trees or structures (outside the general bird nesting season), the qualified monitoring biologist shall remove them, if possible, or provide them with a means of escape and allow the species to disperse. If tree-roosting bats are suspected, slow removal by gently pushing the tree over with heavy equipment is required.
e. Pre-Construction Meeting/Education. Prior to site disturbance where the site plan for the construction area indicates that significant impacts to biological resources may occur, as determined by a qualified biologist, a pre-construction meeting shall be held on site with the following in attendance: City of Brea representatives (project planner and building inspector), the construction contractor (if applicable), and the qualified monitoring biologist. At this meeting, the qualified monitoring biologist shall identify and discuss the construction protocols that apply to the proposed activities and the sensitive nature of the adjacent habitat with appropriate project personnel.

At the pre-construction meeting, the qualified monitoring biologist shall submit to the City of Brea representatives and construction contractor a copy of the Biological Construction
Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit that identifies areas to be protected, fenced, and monitored. This data shall include all buffer limits, if applicable.

Prior to the start of construction activities, the qualified monitoring biologist shall meet with the construction contractor and crew and conduct an on-site educational session regarding the need to avoid impacts outside the approved construction footprint and to protect sensitive plants and wildlife that may occur at the specific facility. This may include but not be limited Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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to explanations of the bird and wetland buffers, the flag system for removal of invasive species or retention of sensitive plants, and clarification of acceptable access routes/methods and staging areas
f. Biological Monitoring and Reporting. The qualified monitoring biologist with stop work authority shall inspect/monitor the project construction area in accordance with the approved Biological Construction Mitigation/Monitoring Exhibit. This may be limited to pre- and post-maintenance inspections, weekly visits, or full-time monitoring, as determined by the qualified monitoring biologist and the City of Brea.

The qualified monitoring biologist shall document monitoring events via a Consultant Site Visit Record. This record shall be sent to the City of Brea project manager each month. However, if weekly reports are submitted as part of a separate agency permit requirement, these reports may be forwarded to the City of Brea in place of Consultant Site Visit Record submittals.

If no deviations from the construction site plan occur during maintenance, no additional documentation is required. However, if deviations from the site plan do occur, such as unanticipated impacts to sensitive vegetation communities or unanticipated discharge of pollutants, a final monitoring report shall be prepared within three months following the completion of mitigation monitoring detailing maintenance and monitoring that occurred, and any remedial or compensatory measures taken.

MM BIO-6 Focused Sensitive Wildlife Species Surveys. If recommended by the Biological Resources Survey/Habitat Assessment prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, prior to any site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification, focused surveys for future site-specific development shall be conducted, as applicable, in suitable habitat, to determine Owner/Developer and
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presence/absence of sensitive wildlife species within the proposed survey area. If sensitive wildlife species or their habitat are present or potentially present based on biological surveys, the following measures shall be implemented.
a. Crotch’s bumble bee. Habitat assessment surveys for
California Endangered Species Act (CESA) candidate bumble bee species, with a focus on Crotch’s bumble bee, followed the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) methodology from the Survey Considerations for CESA Candidate Bumble Bee Species dated June 6, 2023 (CDFW Survey Considerations) (CDFW 2023). If no Crotch’s bumble bees are found during the focused surveys, but the habitat assessment identified suitable nesting, foraging, or overwintering habitat on the project site, recommendations outlined in the CDFW Survey Considerations will be followed, including recommendations that a biological monitor be on site during vegetation or ground-disturbing activities that take place during any of the Queen and Gyne Flight Period and Colony Active Period. If Crotch’s bumble bees are observed, project proponents may propose site-specific measures to avoid take, or consult with CDFW to obtain an incidental take permit if take of CESA-protected bumble bees may occur during project activities.
b. Western spadefoot and Monarch butterfly. If western
spadefoot or monarch butterfly become listed prior to
implementation of future site-specific development projects, focused surveys and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would be necessary.
c. Western burrowing owl. If suitable habitat for western burrowing owl is present (annual grassland and agricultural land), a qualified biologist shall conduct focused surveys of the site and a 500-foot buffer, as access allows. If no burrowing owls are identified, no individual
development
projects
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further measures are necessary. If burrowing owls are detected, active burrows shall be avoided using buffers outlined in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, dated March 7, 2012, issued by CDFW. If avoidance is not possible, the qualified biologist shall consult with CDFW. No direct disturbance to burrowing owls or their occupied habitat shall occur without appropriate
authorization from CDFW.
d. Least Bell’s vireo. If suitable habitat for least Bell’s vireo is present and clearing, grubbing, grading, or other construction activities may occur between March 15 and September 15, the breeding season of the least Bell’s vireo, a qualified biologist shall conduct focused surveys for the presence of the least Bell’s vireo of the site and areas of potentially suitable habitat within 300 feet or that would be subject to construction noise levels exceeding 60 A-weighted decibels or to the ambient noise level if it already exceeds 60 A-weighted decibel hourly average. If present, measures to minimize noise impacts (such as temporary noise walls/berms) may be required. Noise levels from construction activities during the avian breeding season should not exceed 60 decibels (dBA Leq; or the ambient noise level if they already exceed 60 dBA Leq) at the edge of the occupied habitat. If complete avoidance is not feasible, the qualified biologist shall consult with USFWS. No direct harm to the species shall be allowed without appropriate authorization from USFWS.
e. Southwestern willow flycatcher. If suitable habitat for southwestern willow flycatcher is present and clearing, grubbing, grading, or other construction activities may occur between April 15 through September 15, the breeding season of the southwestern willow flycatcher, a qualified biologist shall conduct focused surveys for the presence of the southwestern willow flycatcher of the site and areas of potentially suitable habitat Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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within 500 feet. If the species is determined to be present, consultation per Endangered Species Act with USFWS would be necessary and no activities would occur until authorized by USFWS. No direct harm to the species shall be allowed without appropriate authorization from USFWS.
f. Sensitive Bat Species. If suitable roosting habitat (e.g., riparian habitat, snags, wooden buildings, bridges, etc.) for sensitive bat species is present, a qualified biologist shall conduct subsequent focused surveys no less than 14 days prior to removal or disturbance of vegetation or buildings. The survey shall consist of visual and/or acoustic methods as deemed appropriate by the qualified biologist. If no bats are detected, no further measures are necessary. If bat species are detected during surveys, a sitespecific plan shall be developed by the qualified biologist. The plan may include, as determined by the qualified biologist, delaying removal of roost habitat until after the maternity roosting period and exclusion of bats from roosting habitat prior to removal of habitat. The qualified biologist shall consult with CDFW prior to implementing any exclusion activities.
g. Southwestern Pond Turtle. If suitable habitat for southwestern pond turtle is present pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, site-specific measures shall be implemented to avoid impacts, as developed in consultation with a qualified biologist. Measures shall focus on avoiding habitat destruction, protecting individuals during construction, and managing habitat to increase survival though preconstruction surveys, exclusion fencing, biological monitoring, and habitat restoration. Depending on the measures selected, plan approval and conference with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be required if the action is likely to jeopardize the species’ existence during construction activities.

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h. Mountain Lion. If suitable habitat for mountain lion is present pursuant to Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1, site-specific measures shall be implemented to minimize habitat loss and fragmentation to improve habitat connectivity and avoid take. These measures shall be developed in consultation with a qualified biologist and may include measures described in the City of Brea General Plan Community Resources Element Policy CR-3e. If presence is established, Resource Agency consultation shall be required to obtain an incidental take permit.
i. Other Sensitive Species. Prior to any demolition work, construction or grading activities within the future site-specific project areas, pre-construction surveys for other sensitive wildlife species, such as reptiles, may be required to determine presence/absence of sensitive wildlife species within the proposed survey area.

MM BIO-7 Focused Nesting Bird Surveys. Project activities that may directly (e.g., vegetation removal, clearing and grubbing, building demolition) or indirectly affect (noise, light, or ground vibration) nesting raptors and other protected bird species shall be timed to avoid the nesting season (January 15 through September 15). If project activities occur within the nesting season, prior to any site disturbance, including grading, vegetation clearing, or fuel modification, the qualified monitoring biologist shall conduct focused surveys for birds in suitable habitat to determine presence/absence. Surveys shall occur within seven (7) days prior to any construction activities or site disturbance within the future site-specific project areas. Focused sensitive bird surveys shall be conducted during the species’ specific nesting seasons to determine presence/absence within the development footprint plus a buffer, if recommended by the qualified monitoring biologist (refer to mitigation measure MM BIO-5). The survey report shall map and describe the location and extent of observed sensitive Owner/Developer and
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bird species that would be impacted within the areas of potential effect for each project area. If no nesting birds are documented within the individual activity area, construction shall be allowed to proceed. If nesting birds cannot be completely avoided, a no-disturbance buffer shall be established around the active nest, the size of which will be determined by the qualified monitoring biologist based on species of bird and specific construction activities to take place. The size of the buffer can be reduced in consultation with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Any work within the buffer shall be avoided until the nest is inactive, as determined by the qualified monitoring biologist.

MM BIO-8 Aquatic Resources Delineation. If potentially jurisdictional aquatic resources are identified during pre-project/activity surveys pursuant to mitigation measure MM BIO-1, a qualified biologist shall conduct a formal aquatic resources delineation following the methods outlined in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable Regional Supplement to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual to map the extent of wetlands and non-wetland waters, determine jurisdiction, and assess potential impacts. The results of the delineation shall be presented in an aquatic resources delineation report. The aquatic resources delineation report shall be used in consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for necessary authorization or permit, as described in mitigation measure MM BIO-9.

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including grading,
vegetation
clearing, or fuel
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containing
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MM BIO-9 Potentially Jurisdictional Aquatic Resources Permitting.

Temporary and permanent impacts to the wetland and non-wetland waters potentially under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shall be authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as applicable. Approved Owner/Developer and
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including grading,
vegetation
clearing, or fuel
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temporary and permanent impacts to the potentially Federal and State jurisdictional aquatic resources in the project area require compensatory mitigation through proposed on- or off-site habitat restoration, creation, or enhancement to the satisfaction of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to achieve a no-net loss of Federal and State jurisdictional wetland and non-wetland waters. development
projects
containing
aquatic resources
Section 4.4, Cultural Resources
MM CUL-1 Archaeological Resources Assessment. Prior to the commencement of projects not exempt under California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) involving ground-disturbing activities (including grading, excavation, trenching, boring, or demolition extending below existing grade) in areas that have not been previously developed or includes unpaved areas, the project proponent shall provide an Archaeological Resources Assessment as part of project-level CEQA review prepared by a qualified archaeologist., The assessment shall be prepared under the supervision of an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards in prehistoric and/or archaeology.

The assessment shall include:
• A California Historical Resources Information System records search at the South Central Coastal Information Center; • A review of the Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File; and
• Evaluation of previous cultural resources investigations and recorded resources within and adjacent to the project site.

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Project Archaeologist
Prior to projects
involving grounddisturbing
activities
(including
grading,
excavation,
trenching, boring,
or demolition
extending below
existing grade)
Brea Community
Development
Department
MM CUL-2 Inadvertent Discovery. If archaeological resources are encountered during ground disturbing activities, work in the immediate area shall cease and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Owner/Developer and
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professional qualifications standards in prehistoric and/or archaeology shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find(s). If the discovery proves to be significant as determined by the qualified archeologist, procedures outlined in Mitigation Measure MM CUL-6 shall be implemented.
activities
(including
grading,
excavation,
trenching, boring,
or demolition
extending below
existing grade)
MM CUL-3 Evaluation and Mitigation of Significant Archaeological Resources. If potentially significant archaeological resources are identified under Mitigation Measure MM CUL-1 or MM CUL-2, and avoidance is not feasible, a Phase II Testing and Evaluation Program shall be conducted to determine resource significance prior to ground disturbance. Phase II investigations shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist and in coordination with affiliated California Native American Tribes, where applicable.

If archaeological resources are determined to be significant or unique and cannot be avoided, appropriate site-specific mitigation shall be implemented, which may include a Phase III Data Recovery Program.

Data recovery shall be conducted in accordance with the Office of Historic Preservation’s guidelines, including Archaeological Resource Management Reports: Recommended Contents and Format and Guidelines for Archaeological Research Designs.

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activities
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grading,
excavation,
trenching, boring,
or demolition
extending below
existing grade)
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Department
MM CUL-4 Construction Monitoring in High-Sensitivity Areas. If the Archaeological Resources Assessment identifies the project site as highly sensitive for archaeological resources, a qualified archaeologist and a Native American monitor, approved by a California Native American Tribe identified by the Native American Heritage Commission as culturally affiliated, shall monitor all ground-disturbing activities in sensitive areas.

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trenching, boring,
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Prior to construction, the archaeologist shall conduct a worker environmental awareness training addressing the identification and protection of archaeological resources. The Native American monitor shall be invited to participate.

If archaeological materials are discovered, work shall cease in the vicinity of the discovery until the resources are evaluated by the qualified archaeologist, in coordination with the Native American monitor and affiliated Tribe(s), as appropriate. The treatment and final disposition of materials shall be determined through Tribal consultation and may include curation, repatriation, or reinterment. or demolition
extending below
existing grade)
MM CUL-5 On-Call Archaeological Monitoring in Moderate-Sensitivity Areas.

If the Archaeological Resources Assessment identifies the project site as having moderate sensitivity, a qualified archaeologist shall be retained on an on-call basis. Pre-construction training shall be provided to construction personnel regarding procedures for unanticipated discoveries.

If archaeological resources are encountered, construction shall halt in the immediate area, and the on-call archaeologist shall evaluate the discovery and initiate Tribal consultation, where applicable.

Appropriate treatment and disposition of materials shall be determined in consultation with affiliated Tribe(s).

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activities
(including
grading,
excavation,
trenching, boring,
or demolition
extending below
existing grade)
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Development
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Section 4.6, Geology and Soils (paleontological resources only) MM GEO-1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for any project that would involve ground-disturbing activities greater than current foundations present on a given site, underlain by Quaternary (Pleistocene and Holocene) terrestrial deposits or older geologic units, or within areas identified as having high or undetermined paleontological sensitivity the project proponent shall retain a qualified professional paleontologist meeting the qualifications of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology to conduct an evaluation to determine the paleontological sensitivity of the Owner/Developer and
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activities greater
than current
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geologic units affected by the project and whether ground-disturbing activities would result in a significant impact to paleontological resources according to current Society of Vertebrate Paleontology guidelines. The evaluation shall be submitted to the City of Brea Community Development Department for review and approval.

If evaluation determines that the project has the potential to impact paleontological resources, the City of Brea shall require implementation of paleontological mitigation measures recommended by the qualified professional paleontologist to reduce potential impacts to paleontological resources to a less than significant level.

These measures may include but not be limited to implementation of a Worker Environmental Awareness Program, on-site paleontological monitoring, and fossil salvage and treatment plans, if applicable. If paleontological resources are discovered during excavation and/or construction activities, construction shall stop within 25 feet of the find, and the qualified professional paleontologist shall be consulted to determine whether the resource requires further study. The paleontologist shall make recommendations to the City of Brea to protect the discovered resources. Any paleontological resources recovered shall be provided for curation at a local curation facility such as the Dr. John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Center or other appropriate repository. The City of Brea Community Development Department shall review and approve the qualified professional paleontologist’s findings and recommendation. foundations
present on a
given site,
underlain by
Quaternary
(Pleistocene and
Holocene)
terrestrial
deposits or older
geologic units, or
within areas
identified as
having high or
undetermined
paleontological
sensitivity
Section 4.7, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MM GHG-1 GHG Reduction Plan for Future Development. As part of the development review process for individual development projects that are not exempt from CEQA, the Brea Community Development Department shall require a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions technical analysis prepared by a qualified environmental professional for all projects exceeding 190 single-family dwelling units, 360 multiOwner/Developer Prior to the issuance of a
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family dwelling units, or 56,000 square feet of non-residential square footage.1 If the GHG technical analysis shows that construction- or operational-related GHG emissions project will meet or exceed the South Coast Air Quality Management District Interim California Environmental Quality Act GHG Tier 3 Significance Threshold of 3,000 metric ton carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e) and per capita threshold of 1.5 MT CO2e per service population, a GHG reduction plan shall be prepared to reduce GHG emissions to below the applicable threshold. The GHG reduction plan shall include potential mitigation measures from the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association Handbook for Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions, Assessing Climate Vulnerabilities, and Advancing Health and Equity. Mitigation measures shall be selected based on the nature of the project and characteristics of the GHG emission source(s). Potential measures include, but are not limited to the following:
• Transportation and Land Use: Mobile GHG emissions can be mitigated through project site location and design, including:
– Prioritizing infill development with high destination accessibility
– Improving destination accessibility
– Orient project toward transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facility – Locate project near bike path/bike lane
– Provide bike parking, especially near transit
– Provide traffic calming measures to encourage
pedestrian/bicycle activity
– Create urban non-motorized zones
development
projects
1 Consistent with SCAQMD methodology for the screening levels in Table 3-3 of the Interim CEQA GHG Significance Threshold Draft Guidance Document (SCAQMD 2008), 190 single-family residential units, 360 multi-family residential units, or 56,000 SF of retail development would generate approximately 3,000 MT CO2e annually, assuming default CalEEMod assumptions for Year 2025. See Appendix D for calculation details.

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– Construct or improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities – Provide first and last mile services to connect project to existing transit or community services, such as a shuttle program
– Implement preferential parking permit program for rideshare participants – Provide electric vehicle infrastructure beyond California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requirements
– Provide end-of-trip bicycle facilities
– Implement a school pool program
– Implement telecommute and/or alternative work schedule program
– Implement commute trip reduction programs
– Implement paid parking
– Replace traffic controls with roundabout where appropriate – Incorporate park-and-ride lots
– Designate zero emissions delivery zones
– Electrify loading docks
– Install hydrogen fueling infrastructure for projects that include a fleet fueling component
• Green Building Measures: Building design beyond CALGreen requirements can reduce GHG emissions from energy and
water use. Some strategies include:
– Install whole house fans.
– Install energy-saving lighting, heating, cooling systems, and appliances.
– Design buildings with passive environmental controls to maximize natural heating and cooling.

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– Install electric vehicle charging stations to support clean transportation.
– Provide on-site renewable energy generation systems and storage
– Install electric heat pumps
– Implement yard equipment exchange program
– Provide electric yard equipment compatibility, such as outdoor outlets
– Install green or cool roofs
– Provide high efficiency outdoor lighting
– Install cool pavement
– Eliminate the use of natural gas
– Use reclaimed non-potable water for landscaping
– Use gray water
– Require low-flow fixtures
– Design water efficient landscaping
– Participate in waste diversion programs
• Project Construction: GHG emissions from construction can be reduced through sustainable practices such as the following:
– Recycle demolished construction material beyond
CALGreen requirements.
– Source wood materials from urban wood reuse program
– Use local and sustainable building materials
– Use local construction contractors
– Use cleaner-fuel equipment
• Natural/Working Lands: Support carbon sequestration, reduce urban heat island impact, and improve access to local food sources through practices such as the following:

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– Make public space available for establishment of a local farmers market
– Establish areas available for community gardens
– Expand urban tree planting
– Create new vegetated spaces
– Install permeable surfaces
Section 4.11, Noise
MM NOI-1 Construction Noise Best Practices. Prior to any construction activity, such as grading, site preparation, or issuance of building permits, a note shall be provided on the construction plans indicating that during construction activities, the project applicant shall be responsible for requiring contractors to implement the following measures to limit construction-related noise to a performance standard of 80 A-weighted decibel equivalent continuous sound level at the property line of the nearest sensitive receptor:
• Brea City Code, Section 8.20.070, limits construction activity to the daytime hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Construction is not allowed on Sundays and Federal holidays.
• During the entire active construction period, equipment and trucks used for the project construction shall use the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever feasible.
• Require that impact tools (e.g., jack hammers and hoe rams) be hydraulically or electrically powered wherever possible. Where the use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used along with external noise jackets on the tools.

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activity, such as
grading, site
preparation, or
issuance of
building permits
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Development
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• Stationary equipment such as generators and air compressors shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noise-sensitive uses.
• Stockpiling shall be located as far as feasible from nearby noisesensitive receptors. • Construction traffic shall be limited—to the extent feasible—to approved haul routes established by the City of Brea.
• Signs shall be posted at the job site entrance(s), within the onsite construction zones, and along queueing lanes (if any) to reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine idling. All other equipment shall be turned off if not in use for more than five minutes.
• During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use of noise-producing signals, including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells, shall be for safety warning purposes only. The construction manager shall use smart back-up alarms, which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the background noise level, or switch off back-up alarms and replace with human spotters in compliance with all safety requirements and laws.
• Erect temporary noise barriers, where feasible, when
construction noise is predicted to exceed the noise standards after other measures have been considered, or occur at
nighttime, or when the anticipated construction duration is greater than is typical (e.g., two years or more).

MM NOI-2 Roadway Noise Measures. Before the approval of building permits, project applicants for future development projects proposed as a result of the Focused General Plan Update shall evaluate whether projects would have the potential to exceed any of the following Owner/Developer Before the
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thresholds based on the Brea General Plan Community Noise and Land Use Compatibility standards:
• Greater than 1.5 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of 65 A-weighted decibel Community Noise
Equivalent Level and higher.
• Greater than 3.0 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of 60 to 64 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level.
• Greater than 5.0 A-weighted decibel increase for ambient noise environments of less than 60 A-weighted decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level.

A project that would potentially exceed the above thresholds shall complete a site-specific Noise Technical Study to determine if the project would result in a significant increase in traffic noise. This Noise Technical Study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical analyst.

The following screening levels may be applied to determine whether a Noise Technical Study is required:
• If existing roadway segments serving the project have an average daily traffic below 1,800, a Noise Technical Study is required if the project would potentially double segment average daily traffic
• If existing roadway segments serving the project have an average daily traffic of 1,800 or higher, a Noise Technical Study is required if the project would generate more than 750 average daily trips
If a significant increase in vehicle noise level is identified as a result of individual project implementation, the project shall incorporate buffers or other noise reduction measures to the extent feasible to reduce noise levels at affected sensitive receptors to a normally acceptable noise level. Reduction measures that shall be considered include but Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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are not limited to alternative road design, reduced speeds, alternative paving, building retrofits to provide additional noise attenuation, and setbacks or buffers before berms and walls. The noise reduction measures shall be designed by a qualified acoustical engineer. Where noise reduction measures in the public right-of-way are infeasible, the project applicant shall conduct outreach to potentially affected sensitive receptors to determine the feasibility of noise reduction measures on private property, including a noise barrier or building retrofits. Based on affected receptor response, a qualified acoustical engineer shall determine the feasibility of a noise barrier on private property and/or the extent of required building retrofits. The project applicant shall submit plans to the City of Brea Community Development Department for review and approval before the start of any construction. These plans shall demonstrate that the proposed noise reduction measures would reduce traffic noise exposure at sensitive receptors to the extent feasible.

MM NOI-3 Vibration Best Management Practices. Prior to the start of construction activities requiring a Building Permit that involve typical construction equipment within 100 feet of the property line of occupied neighboring uses or within 165 feet of the property line of occupied neighboring uses with the use of a vibratory roller (or equivalent), the project applicant shall identify best management practices to be implemented by the construction contractor to minimize vibration levels in accordance with the Brea City Code, Section 20.20.040, limit to ground vibration. The best management practices shall be included in project construction documents, including the Grading Plans and contract with the construction contractor. Practices may include but not be limited to the following:
• Use only properly maintained equipment with vibratory isolators • Operate equipment as far from sensitive receptors as possible Use rubber-tired vehicles as opposed to tracked vehicles Owner/Developer Prior to the start
of construction
activities requiring
a Building Permit
that involve
typical
construction
equipment within
100 feet of the
property line of
occupied
neighboring uses
or within 165 feet
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line of occupied
neighboring uses
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MM TCR-1 Provision of Tribal Monitor. Prior to commencement of any grounddisturbing activities for qualifying development projects in which the potential exists for Tribal Cultural Resources to be present based on record searches or tribal knowledge, the project applicant shall coordinate with all interested State-recognized Tribes in concurrence with the City of Brea as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency. A copy of the executed contract shall be submitted to the City of Brea Community Development Department prior to the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a grounddisturbing activity. • The Tribal monitor will only be present on-site during the construction phases that involve ground-disturbing activities.

Ground-disturbing activities are defined by the Consulting Tribe as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or augering, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching. The Tribal monitor shall complete daily monitoring logs describing construction activities, locations, soil conditions, and any cultural materials identified. The monitoring shall end when all ground-disturbing activities are completed, or when the qualified archaeologist and/or Tribal monitor determines that all remaining grounddisturbing activities have little to no potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources.
• Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resources, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. All Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by project activities shall be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist and Tribal monitor. If the resources are Native American in origin, Owner/Developer Prior to
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the Consulting Tribe will retain Tribal Cultural Resources in the form and/or manner the Consulting Tribe deems appropriate, for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes.
• If human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized at the projects site, all ground disturbance shall immediately cease within 100 feet of discovery, and the county coroner shall be notified per Public Resources (PRC), Code Section 5097.98, and Health and Safety Code, Section 7050.5.

Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per PRC Section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).
• Work may continue on other parts of the project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(f)).
• If a non-Native American resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to constitute as a “historical resource” or “unique archaeological resource,” time allotment and funding sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance measures, or appropriate mitigation, must be available. The treatment plan established for the resources shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources and PRC Section 21074(b) for unique archaeological resources.

MM TCR-2 Discovery of Cultural Resources (Not Native American in Origin):

Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activity at the project site, the project applicant shall retain an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (National Park Service [NPS] 1983). If cultural resources that are not Native American in origin are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. If the discovery proves to be significant as determined by the site archaeologist, additional work Owner/Developer Prior to
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such as data recovery excavation may be warranted and shall be reported to the City of Brea Community Development Department.

Section 4.15, Utilities and Service Systems
MM UTL-1 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements. Prior to approval of any discretionary development permit or issuance of building permits, the project applicant for individual projects shall demonstrate compliance with the City of Brea’s Water Master Plan, and Sewer Master Plan, as well as all applicable improvement and design requirements of the City of Brea Public Works Department and the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

The applicant shall construct, or fund the construction of, all improvements identified through the approved modeling and required by the Public Works Department prior to occupancy or in accordance with a timing and phasing plan approved by the City. No development shall be permitted to proceed unless all required improvements or fairshare contributions are secured through conditions of approval, improvement plans, or a development agreement.

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issuance of
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1.3 Plans, Programs, and Policies
Plans, programs, and policies (PPPs) are shown in Table 2, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. The PPPs were included in the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), with minor modifications in the Final PEIR, and are applicable to the Proposed Project. Compliance measures are uniformly applied regulations or requirements imposed by the approving agency based on the type of action proposed. Because these measures are standard requirements, they are not considered mitigation measures.

Table 2. Plans, Programs, and Policies

4.1 Aesthetics
PPP AES-1 Development projects will be designed and constructed so that it would not conflict with the intent of the Brea City Code, Chapter 20.206, Hillside Residential Zone. In accordance with Section 20.206.210(A), Other Regulations, Exterior Lighting, exterior lighting will be properly shielded to avoid glare and the spill of light to surrounding areas. Low-level lighting and the use of multiple low-profile fixtures will be used instead of fewer but taller fixtures. The project will be designed so that emphasis on exterior lighting is on safety and landscaping lighting as opposed to building. The project applicant will present descriptions of exterior lighting in the design guideline manual required by Brea City Code, Section 20.206.050.

PPP AES-2 The Brea Core Specific Plan area will be designed and developed to be consistent with the new zoning designations and development standards contained in the Brea City Code applicable to the Brea Core area, which establishes allowable land uses, building form, and site development standards, such as height, setbacks, parking, and objective design standards.

4.2 Air Quality
PPP AQ-1 South Coast AQMD Rules. Development under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan would be required to comply with all applicable South Coast AQMD rules which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Rule 402: Prohibits a person from discharging from any source whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public, or which endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of any such persons or the public, or which cause, or have a natural tendency to cause, injury or damage to business or property. • Rule 403: Governs emissions of fugitive dust during construction and operation activities. Compliance with this rule is achieved through the application of standard Best Management Practices.
• Rule 445: Prohibits permanently installed wood burning devices into any new development. • Rule 1108: Governs the sale, use, and manufacturing of asphalt and limits the volatile organic compound (VOC) content in asphalt used in the South Coast Air Basin. This rule regulates the VOC content of asphalt used during construction. • Rule 1113: Serves to limit the VOC content of architectural coatings used on projects in the South Coast Air Basin. Any person who supplies, sells, offers for sale, or manufactures any architectural coating for use on projects in the South Coast Air Basin must comply with the current VOC standards set in this rule.
• Rule 1303: Governs the permitting of re-located or new major emission sources, requiring Best Available Control Measures and setting significance limits for PM10 among other pollutants.

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• Rule 1401: New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants, specifies limits for maximum individual cancer risk, cancer burden, and non-cancer acute and chronic hazard index from new permit units, relocations, or modifications to existing permit units, which emit toxic air contaminants. • Rule 2305: The Warehouse Indirect Source Rule requires owners and operators associated with warehouses 100,000 square feet or larger to directly reduce NOX and particulate matter emissions, or to otherwise facilitate emission and exposure reductions of these pollutants in nearby communities.

PPP AQ-2 Siting of Sensitive Receptors and Toxic Air Contaminant Sources. Development under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan would be required to incorporate land use planning practices consistent with the California Air Resources Board’s Air Quality and Land Use Handbook to reduce potential public exposure to toxic air contaminants (TACs).

This would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Proposed sensitive receptors and facilities that emit TACs would be evaluated for proximity to existing or planned TAC sources, including major roadways, dry-cleaning facilities, gasoline dispensing facilities, automotive repair facilities, commercial or drive-through facilities, and similar uses, using the screening distances identified in the CARB Air Quality and Land Use Handbook. • Sensitive receptors would include, but not be limited to, daycare centers, schools, hospitals, medical facilities, retirement homes, residential care facilities, and other land uses that may accommodate individuals who are particularly vulnerable to air quality–related health effects. • Where a proposed sensitive receptor or TAC-emitting facility is located within applicable CARB screening distances of a TAC source or sensitive receptor, discretionary land use review would require preparation of a Health Risk Assessment (HRA), or equivalent health risk evaluation, by a qualified air quality professional, consistent with CARB and applicable local air district guidance. • The results of an HRA would be used to inform land use planning and discretionary decision-making. Potentially significant health risks would be identified where an incremental cancer risk greater than 10 in one million or a chronic or acute hazard index greater than 1.0 is predicted. • Where potentially significant health risks are identified, land use planning and design strategies would be considered to reduce exposure, which may include, but are not limited to, revised site planning, increased separation distances, enhanced building design features (such as sealed ventilation systems with high-efficiency filtration), operational controls, or alternative siting of the sensitive receptor or TAC-emitting use.

4.3 Biological Resources
PPP BIO-1 Potential direct/indirect impacts to common and sensitive bird and raptor species will require compliance with the CFGC, Section 3503. Construction outside the nesting season (between September 16 and January 14) does not require pre-removal nesting bird surveys. If construction is proposed between January 15 and September 15, a qualified biologist must conduct a nesting bird survey(s) no more than 7 days prior to initiation of grading to document the presence or absence of nesting birds within or directly adjacent (100 feet) to the project site. The survey(s) will focus on identifying any raptors and/or bird nests that are directly or indirectly affected by construction activities. If active nests are documented, species-specific measures shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and implemented to prevent abandonment of the active nest. At a minimum, grading in the vicinity of a nest shall be postponed until the young birds have fledged. The perimeter of the nestsetback zone shall be fenced or adequately demarcated with stakes and flagging at 20-foot intervals, and construction personnel and activities restricted from the area. A survey report by a qualified biologist verifying that no active nests are present, or that the young have fledged, shall be submitted to the City of Brea for review and approval prior to initiation of grading in the nest-setback zone. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts on these nests occur. A final monitoring report of the findings, prepared by a qualified Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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biologist, shall be submitted to the City of Brea documenting compliance with the CFGC. Any nest permanently vacated for the season would not warrant protection pursuant to the CFGC.

PPP BIO-2 Development implemented under the Proposed Project will be subject to the BCC Chapter 20.74, Tree Preservation, and preserve and propagate the protected trees as defined therein.

PPP BIO-3 Development implemented under the Proposed Project is required to remove, plant, replace, and maintain street trees in accordance with the BCC Chapter

12.20, Street Trees.

PPP BIO-4 Development implemented under the Proposed Project is required to comply with the California Building Code and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing grading in the City of Brea.

PPP BIO-5 Development implemented under the Proposed Project will implement Design Guidelines and Development Regulations and Standards. All subsequent development within the Project area is required to conform with the provisions discussed in the design and development sections.

4.4 Cultural Resources
PPP CUL-1 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) & Historical Resources: Pursuant to the CEQA Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21084.1, any project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment. PRC, Section 5020.1(q) defines a “substantial adverse change” as demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such that the significance of the historical resource would be materially impaired. Historical resources are defined as “a resource listed or eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources” (CRHR) (Public Resources Code, Section 5024.1; 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15064.5). Under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(a), the term “historical resources” includes the following:
• A resource listed in, or determined to be eligible by the State Historical Resources Commission, for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (PRC, Section 5024.1). This is regarded as a “Mandatory Resource”. • A resource included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k) or identified as significant in a historical resource survey meeting the requirements of PRC Section 5024.1(g), will be presumed to be historically or culturally significant. Public agencies must treat any such resource as significant unless the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that it is not historically or culturally significant. This is regarded as a “Presumptive Resource.” • Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency determines to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California may be considered to be a historical resource, provided the lead agency’s determination is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. This is regarded as a “Discretionary Resource.”
Generally, a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be “historically significant” if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (PRC Section 5024.1) including the following:

1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage;

2. Is associated with the lives of persons important in California’s past;

3. 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; or
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4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

The fact that a resource is not listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, not included in a local register of historical resources (pursuant to PRC Section 5020.1(k), or identified in a historical resources survey (meeting the criteria in PRC Section 5024.1(g) does not preclude a lead agency from determining that the resource may be an historical resource as defined in PRC Sections 5020.1(j) or 5024.1.

PPP CUL-2 Brea City Code Chapter 20.60 Historic Preservation, as it applies to all objects and/or improvements listed in the Brea Historic Resources Register, will comply with all provisions contained therein as appropriate.

4.5 Energy
PPP EN-1 New buildings are required to achieve the current California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) and California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (Title 24, Part 11). The 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards were effective on January 1, 2023, and the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards will become effective on January 1, 2026.

PPP EN-2 New buildings are required to adhere to the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requirement to provide bicycle parking for new nonresidential buildings, or meet local bicycle parking ordinances, whichever is stricter (CALGreen Sections 5.106.4.1, 14.106.4.1, and 5.106.4.1.2).

PPP EN-3 California’s Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requires the recycling and/or salvaging for reuse at a minimum of 65 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste generated during most “new construction” projects (CALGreen Sections 4.408 and 5.408). Construction contractors are required to submit a Construction Waste Management Plan that identifies the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling, reuse on the project, or salvaged for future use or sale and the amount (by weight or volume).

PPP EN-4 Construction activities are required to adhere to Title 13, Section 2499, of the California Code of Regulations, which requires that nonessential idling of construction equipment be restricted to five minutes or less.

4.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
PPP GHG-1 New buildings additions and alterations are required to comply with the California Building Energy Efficiency Code (Title 24, Part 6) and California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (Title 24, Part 11) in effect at the time of permit application for plan check. The 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Code, California Energy Code, and the 2025 CALGreen became effective January 1, 2026.

PPP GHG-2 New buildings, additions and alterations to the existing buildings are required to adhere to the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requirement to provide bicycle parking and related facilities for new nonresidential buildings, or meet the Brea City Code bicycle parking and related facilities requirements, whichever is stricter.

PPP GHG-3 California’s Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requires the recycling and/or salvaging for reuse at minimum of 65 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste generated during most “new construction” projects, dditions, and alterations to the existing buildings (CALGreen secs. 4.408 and 5.408).

Construction contractors are required to submit a construction waste management plan that identifies the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling, reused on the project, or salvaged for future use or sale and the amount (by weight or volume).

PPP GHG-4 Construction activities are required to adhere to Title 13 California Code of Regulations Section 2499, which requires that nonessential idling of construction equipment is restricted to five consecutive minutes or less.

PPP GHG-5 New buildings are required to adhere to the Brea City Code Title 14, Sustainable Provisions pertaining to water efficient landscaping requirements, small residential rooftop solar energy system, and electric vehicle charging and hydrogen-fueling stations.

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PPP GHG-6 Building Life Cycle Assessment: Effective July1, 2024, projects consisting of newly constructed building(s) with a combined floor area of 100,000 square feet or greater shall comply with either Section 5.409.2 or 5.409.3. Alteration(s) to existing building(s) where the combined altered floor area is 100,000 square feet or greater comply with either section 5.105.2, 5,409.2 or 5.409.3. Addition(s) to existing building(s) where the total floor area combined with the existing building(s) is 100,000 square feet or greater shall comply with either section 5.105.2, 5,409.2 or 5.409.3. Effective January 1, 2026, the combined floor area shall be 50,000 square feet or greater.

4.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
PPP HAZ-1 Transportation of Hazardous Waste. Hazardous materials and hazardous wastes will be transported to and/or from the project developed under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan in compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements, including the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 49, Hazardous Materials Transportation Act); California Department of Transportation standards; and the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

PPP HAZ-2 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Hazardous waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal will be conducted in compliance with the Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 263), including the management of nonhazardous solid wastes and underground tanks storing petroleum and other hazardous substances.

PPP HAZ-3 Certified Unified Program Agency. Development under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan will be designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the Orange County Health Care Agency Environmental Health Department (OCHCA-EHD), which serves as the designated Certified Unified Program Agency. OCHCA-EHD implements State and Federal regulations for the following programs: (1) Hazardous Waste Generator Program, (2) Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory Program, (3) California Accidental Release Prevention, (4) Aboveground Storage Tank Program, and (5) Underground Storage Tank Program.

PPP HAZ-4 California UST Regulations. Underground storage tank (UST) repairs and/or removals will be conducted in accordance with the California UST Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 16). Any unauthorized release of hazardous materials will require release reporting, initial abatement, and corrective actions that will be completed with oversight from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Brea Fire Department, Brea Building & Safety Division, Orange County Heath Agency, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and/or other regulatory agencies, as necessary. Use of existing USTs will also have to be conducted (i.e., used, maintained and monitored) in accordance with the California UST Regulations (Title 23, Chapter 16 of the California Code of Regulations).

PPP HAZ-5 Asbestos-Containing Materials and Lead-Based Paints. Demolition activities that have the potential to expose construction workers and/or the public to asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint are required to be conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, including, but not limited to:
• South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Rule 1403 • California Health and Safety Code (Section 39650 et seq.) • California Code of Regulations (Title 8, Section 1529) • California Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529 [Asbestos] and Section 1532.1 [Lead]) • Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 61 (asbestos); Title 40, Part 763 (asbestos); and Title 29, Part 1926 (asbestos and lead) PPP HAZ-6 Removal of Hazardous Materials. The removal of hazardous materials, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury-containing light ballast, and mold, will be completed in accordance with applicable regulations pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 761 (PCBs), 40 CFR 273 (mercury-containing light ballast), and 29 CFR 1926 (molds) by workers with the hazardous waste operations and emergency response training, as outlined in 29 CFR Section 1910.120 and 8 California Code of Regulations, Section 5192.

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PPP HAZ-7 Removal of Utility Lines and Pipelines. New construction, excavations, and/or new utility lines within 10 feet of or crossing existing high-pressure pipelines, natural gas/petroleum pipelines, or electrical lines greater than 60,000 volts will comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1541.

PPP HAZ-8 Design and Safety. Development will comply with the requirements of the Brea City Code, Title 8, Health, Safety, and Welfare, and all applicable design and safety standards and regulations in the California Building Standards Code of Regulations Title 24. All construction documents shall be submitted for review to the Brea Building & Safety Division.

PPP HAZ-9 Brea Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City of Brea will comply with the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by implementing the mitigation action items identified in Table 5-3, Mitigation Actions Implementation Plan, of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. These actions address topics such as Emergency Preparedness Activities, Multiple Hazards, Earthquake Hazards, Wildland/Urban Fires, Human-Caused Hazards (Hazardous Materials, Active Shooter/Terrorism), Severe Weather (Windstorm, Extreme Heat, Winter Storm), Geologic Hazards (Landslide, Soil Erosion), and Flooding (including Dam Failure).

4.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
PPP HYD-1 Compliance with the following State, regional, and local regulations concerning grading, stormwater, and water quality control will be required. • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Construction Permit. Notice of Intent and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements • State Water Resources Control Board General Industrial Activities Storm Water Permit • Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Waste Discharge Permits and Water Quality Certifications • Orange County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit • Orange County Model Water Quality Management Plan and Technical Guidance Document • Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan - New Development/ Significant Redevelopment Program • Orange County Hydrology Manual and 1996 Addendum
• Orange County Water District Groundwater Replenishment Program • County of Orange/Orange County Flood Control District Local Implementation Plan 2019 • City of Brea Master Plan of Drainage

4.11 Noise
PPP NOI-1 Residential development must comply with the California Building Code , Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 12, Interior Environment, Section 1207.11.2, Allowable Interior Noise Levels, and Section 1206.5 Acoustical Control. Residential and non-residential development must comply with the City’s land use compatibility limits as shown in Table 4.11-2, Noise/Land Use Compatibility. Before the issuance of a grading or construction permit for individual development projects that are not exempt from CEQA, and in conjunction with any required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, where development is proposed in an area where exterior noise would exceed the land use compatibility limits, the project applicants shall submit an Acoustical Study prepared by a certified acoustical engineer. Exterior noise may also be used to screen for potential interior noise impacts. The following screening levels may be applied to determine whether exterior noise would require preparation of an Acoustical Study:
• If existing roadways segments serving the project have an average daily traffic above 1,160, an Acoustical Study is required for new noise sensitive receptors. • If existing roadways segments serving the project have an average daily traffic of 1,800 or higher, an Acoustical Study is required for commercial uses.

The project applicant shall include design measures that may include acoustical paneling or walls, compliance with CBC Section 1206 and/or CALGreen Section 5.507.4 as applicable to ensure that interior noise levels do not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for residential uses. If it is necessary for windows to be able to remain closed to ensure that Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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interior noise levels meet the interior standard, the design for these land uses shall include ventilation with an air conditioning system to provide a habitable interior environment with the windows closed. Final construction documents shall incorporate special design measures in the construction of the land uses.

PPP NOI-3 Development projects will be constructed in accordance with Brea City Code (BCC) Section 8.20, Noise Control, of the BCC, which generally prohibits construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any real property between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:00 am on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a Federal holiday.

PPP NOI-5 Project vibration levels will comply with the City of Brea’s vibration standard of 0.003 in/sec root-mean-square (equivalent to 70 VdB) in Brea City Code Section

20.20.040.

PPP NOI-6 Residential development in mixed-use zones must comply with the noise-related operational standards in Brea City Code, Section 20.258.030.H:
• Residents, whether owners or tenants, of a mixed-use development project shall be notified in writing before taking up residence that they will be living in an urban type of environment and that the noise levels may be higher than a typical residential area. • The covenants, conditions, and restrictions of a mixed-use project shall require that the residents acknowledge their receipt of the written noise notification. Their signatures shall confirm receipt and understanding of this information. • The location and design of recycling and refuse storage facilities shall mitigate nuisances when residential uses might be impacted. • Residential dwelling units shall be designed to be sound attenuated against present and future project noise. New projects or new nonresidential uses in existing projects shall provide an acoustical analysis report, by an acoustical engineer, describing the acoustical design features of the structure required to satisfy the exterior and interior noise standards.

4.12 Public Services
PPP PS-1 Fire Regulations. New buildings developed under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan are required to meet the fire regulations outlined in California Health and Safety Code (Sections 13000 et seq.).

PPP PS-2 Development Fees. Development under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan will be required to pay the latest adopted Development Fees (e.g., Fire Department plan check and inspection fees, fire service connection fees, dispatch impact fees, and fire impact fees), as applicable.

PPP PS-3 Brea Fire Code. All development developed under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan will be designed, built, and operated in accordance with the City of Brea’s City Code, Chapter 15.08, Building Code, and Chapter 16.04, Brea Fire Code.

PPP PS-4 Site and Design Review. The Brea Fire Department will require approval of Fire Plan Check for Site Plan and Emergency Access. Additional design features to address the Brea Fire Department’s requirements will be incorporated as conditions of approval for development under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan.

PPP PS-5 Fire Safety Standards. For each new development facilitated under the Focused General Plan Update and the Brea Core Specific Plan, fire plans shall be submitted and reviewed by the Brea Fire Department to ensure compliance with fire safety and emergency response standards.

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 45 May 2026 Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Table 2. Plans, Programs, and Policies
PPP PS-6 Fuel Modification Standards. All development under the Focused General Plan Update will be designed, built, and operated in accordance with the Brea Fire Department’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone–Fuel Modification requirements, if applicable.

PPP PS-8 As part of the project review process, the Brea Police Department will recommend the following project design features to improve security on project sites. • Provide individual mailboxes rather than gang mailboxes to reduce mail theft vulnerability. • All common areas should be properly lit to increase surveillance and discourage unwanted activities. • All trail/park areas should include connectivity for potential future surveillance camera locations. • Provide the maximum amount of off-street.

PPP PS-9 The project applicant will consult with the Brea Police Department on street addressing and signage, particularly in high density areas.

PPP PS-10 The project applicant is required to pay dispatch impact fees and all other development impact and/or special assessment fees as deemed applicable by the City of Brea.

PPP PS-11 Development Impact Fees. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2926, new development is required to pay development impact fees to assist in providing school facilities to serve students generated by new development.

PPP PS-12 School Facilities Impact Fee. Pursuant to Senate Bill 50, new development is required to offset the costs associated with increasing school capacity, where the funds collected go to acquiring school sites, constructing new school facilities, and modernizing existing school facilities.

PPP PS-13 Park Development Fees. The project is required to comply with Brea City Code Section 18.64.080 that establishes the subdivision regulations for the provision of park and recreational facilities through land dedication, installation of improvements, payment of in-lieu fee thereof, or a combination. Where applicable, new development is required to fund park development and improvements through the payment of Park Development Fees.

4.13 Transportation
PPP TRA-1 Each project applicant in the City of Brea is required to pay development impact fees to the City of Brea pursuant to the City’s Assembly Bill 1600 Transportation Improvement Nexus Program (Ordinance 996). Based on a transportation improvement nexus program study conducted in 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution 2011- 096, which updated the impact fees, effective February 4, 2012. Fair-share fees offset or mitigate the cumulative traffic impacts caused by new development. The program ensures all future development in the City of Brea contributes on a fair-share basis.

PPP TRA-2 Traffic Control and Staging. A site-specific construction worksite staging and traffic control plan within the public right-of-way will be prepared and submitted to the City of Brea for review and approval prior to the start of any construction work. This plan will include such elements as the location of any potential partial lane closures within the public right-of-way, hours during which lane closures (if any) would not be allowed, local traffic detours (if any) that may require rerouting of traffic through the public right-of-way, and protective devices and traffic controls (such as barricades, cones, flag persons, lights, warning beacons, temporary traffic signals, warning signs).

The project applicant will be required to comply with the City-approved plan measures, including any specific regulations for construction activities and traffic control in the public right-of-way.

4.15 Utilities and Service Systems
PPP UTL-1 Development projects are required to comply with the following existing regulations as applicable. • California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) and California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (Title 24, Part 11). • California Plumbing Code(Title 24, Part 5), a set of plumbing code requirements that establishes energy and water efficiency standards for new construction, additions, and alterations to existing buildings.

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 46 May 2026 Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Table 2. Plans, Programs, and Policies
• SB 610 (Chapter 643, Statutes of 2001) and SB 221 (Chapter 642, Statutes of 2001). • California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.3, Water Efficiency and Conservation. • California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.3, Water Efficiency and Conservation. • Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (24 CCR Part 6) • California’s Appliance Efficiency Regulations (CCR Title 20, Parts 1600–1608) • Senate Bill 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy) and Assembly Bill (AB) 341/AB 1826 (commercial recycling/organics). • Orange County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit • Orange County Model Water Quality Management Plan and Technical Guidance Document • Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan. New Development/ Significant Redevelopment Program
• County of Orange/Orange County Flood Control District Local Implementation Plan PPP UTL-2 All new development projects are required to pay the City of Brea’s latest adopted Water Connections Fees, Water Impact Fees, Sewer Connection Fees, and Sewer Impact Fees, with the exception of:
• Alterations to an existing building;
• Reconstruction (within two years), when a building has been destroyed by fire, wind, earthquakes, vandalism, or other natural or man-made disasters; • Additions to a single-family or multiple-family residence; and • Construction of public schools.

CITYof BREA
Planning Commission Communication
April 14, 2026
Item No. 3A.

Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan - General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2026-01, Specific Plan (SP) No. 2026-01, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-01, Zone Change (ZC) No. 2026-01, and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2026-01

TO PREPARED BY
Chair and Members of the Planning Commission Maribeth Tinio, City Planner

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Jason Killebrew, Assistant City Manager/Community
Development Director Kristin Griffith, City Manager

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update establishes a comprehensive vision for the community and regulatory framework to guide future growth, development, and conservation of open space and resources consistent with community priorities. The Focused General Plan Update replaces the City’s 2003 General Plan, retaining key policy foundations while incorporating revisions to reflect current conditions, State requirements, and a more user-friendly organization. The Housing Element is a state-mandated Element that is required to be updated every eight years.

The 6
th Cycle Housing Element covers the period between 2021 and 2029, was adopted and re-certified on September 8, 2022, and will be carried over as part of this Focused General Plan Update. The City will begin preparing for the 7th Cycle for the period covering 2030-2038.

The Project includes zoning implementation measures to ensure the General Plan is effectively carried out. Central to this effort is the Brea Core Specific Plan, which translates General Plan goals into mixed-use zone changes, mobility improvements, and implementation strategies for the Brea Core Area. Complementing the Specific Plan are zoning code updates and map changes that modernize the City’s mixed-use districts, establish new Mixed-Use 50 and Mixed-Use 18 zones, and introduce objective design standards to guide future development.

The Project is the result of a multi-year public outreach effort that included community events, online surveys, workshops, stakeholder interviews, Steering Committee meetings, and public hearings. Input received throughout this process has informed the proposed policies and implementation measures.

The City of Brea requests the following entitlements:

1. General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2026-01: Focused General Plan Update to comprehensively update the City’s 2003 General Plan, including the following elements: Community Development, Community Resources, Mobility, Public Safety, and Economic Development. The update applies citywide and within the City’s Sphere of Influence.

2. Specific Plan (SP) No. 2026-01: to create the “Brea Core Specific Plan” to guide development within the Core Area, including new mixed-use zoning districts, mobility improvements, and implementation strategies. (1 OF 2) ATTACHMENT L

3. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-01: to amend Title 20, Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and

20.258 of the Brea City Code (BCC) to reclassify existing mixed-use zones into new Mixed-Use 50 and Mixed-Use 18 zones. The amendment also refines development and objective design standards.

4. Zone Change (ZC) No. 2026-01: to update mixed-use zoning districts and consistency with the General Plan land use map; and

5. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2026-01: the Draft Environmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Collectively, the aforementioned entitlements herein are referred to as the “Project.” The Planning Commission serves as a recommending body to the City Council. The City Council is the final decision authority on the Project.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution (Attachment A) recommending that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Adopt a resolution to certify a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan Project, State Clearinghouse No. 2025081123, which analyzed the potential environmental effects associated with implementation of the Project, and was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15132 (Contents of Final EIR), and CEQA Guidelines Section 15090 (Certification of the Final EIR);

2. Adopt resolutions approving the following entitlements, based on the findings and conclusions:
a. GPA No. 2026-01, to adopt the General Plan Policy Document; and b. SP No. 2026, to adopt a new specific plan to implement the Brea Core Specific Plan.

3. Adopt ordinances approving the following entitlements, based on findings and conclusions:
a. ZOTA No. 2026-01, to amend Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and 20.258 for updates to the mixed-use zoning districts; and
b. ZC No. 2026-01, to change the zoning for certain properties to Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50), Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18), Public Facilities (PF), and Parks/Recreation/Open Space-Parks/Recreation (PRO-P/R), and Brea Core Specific Plan (BCSP).

PROJECT LOCATION
The Project involves the adoption and implementation of the Focused General Plan Update for the City and its Sphere of Influence (SOI), and the BCSP. The City is in the northeastern corner of Orange County, where the boundaries of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties converge. The City is bordered by unincorporated Orange County land and the Los Angeles County line to the north; Chino Hills State Park and the San Bernardino County line to the east; the Cities of Yorba Linda, Placentia, and Fullerton to the south; and the City of La Habra to the west. The Orange Freeway State Route 57 (SR-57) bisects the City from north to south.

The three major east–west roadways are Imperial Highway (SR-90), Carbon Canyon Road (SR-142), and Lambert Road
The Brea Core Area is defined as the area between Berry Street on the west, Lambert Road on the north, SR-57 on the east including Brea Plaza and Greenbriar Residential Development, and properties abutting Imperial Highway on the south including the triangle between Randolph Avenue south of Imperial Highway and State College Boulevard, shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Brea Core Specific Plan Area

BACKGROUND
Brea 2050: Where Opportunity Meets Community
The City’s General Plan is a document that provides a blueprint for meeting the community’s long-term vision (20- 25 years) for the future. The City’s current General Plan was adopted in 2023 with a horizon year of 2020. Due to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a difficult time to launch a multi-year effort given its community wide outreach needs and the City was finalizing its update to the State required Sixth Cycle Housing Element. In February 2024, the City kicked off “Brea 2050: Where Opportunity Meets Community” (Project). This effort represents a comprehensive, long-range planning initiative that will guide the City’s growth and development over the next 25 years.

The Project includes a focused update to the City’s General Plan—specifically the Land Use and Circulation Elements—and the preparation of a new Specific Plan for the Brea Core area, the City’s primary economic and activity center. Collectively, these efforts are intended to ensure that the City’s planning framework reflects evolving demographics, economic conditions, land use patterns, infrastructure systems, transportation networks, and recent changes in state legislation. In addition, the Project establishes a long-term vision to enhance and strengthen the Brea Core Area as a vibrant, accessible, and economically resilient hub.

A summary of the project timeline is presented below.

Figure 2. Project Timeline
Public Outreach Program
Building upon previous efforts like 2017 Brea Envisions and the 2020 Brea Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan, since the Project's start, the City has focused on thorough background research and strong community involvement. Outreach efforts have included citywide mailers, pop-up events, community workshops, stakeholder interviews, surveys, social media updates, website content, and presentations to City Council and various commissions. These efforts, spanning the entire planning process (from 2024 through today) are summarized in Attachment B. Below is a summary of the public outreach activities completed as part of the Project.

A summary of the Project timeline is presented below.

Updates and notifications on the City of Brea website from project kickoff through today Dedicated project website (Brea.generalplan.org) live from 2024 through today Regular digital engagement (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, direct emails) before and after community input opportunities
Land use charette
Pop-up event early in the project to advertise the project (Public Works Department—Fire Department Open House)
Online Vision and Values Survey
Community briefings
Regular updates as part of the City Manager’s Newsletter Scoping Meeting for the Environmental Impact Report (August 2025) Community Open Houses on the Draft General Plan and Specific Plan Policy Documents and EIR BreaTV ad
Water bill inserts
Regular City Council briefings on various topics, including Project Kickoff, Draft Vision Plan, Draft Land Use Map Update, and Initial Draft and Revised Drafts of the Housing Element Public Hearings on the Housing Element with the Planning Commission and City Council, including direct notifications to interested parties, persons who commented on the draft documents, and other local and regional stakeholders
In addition to the public outreach efforts described above, preparation of the General Plan Vision Statement, Proposed Land Use Map, and Proposed Policy Document was informed by input from the ad-hoc Community Steering Committee. The Steering Committee consisted of a total of 16 representatives (and separate alternates) including the following:

City Council (1 member)
Commissions (1 member from Planning Commission, Cultural Arts, Parks, Recreation, and Human Services) Committee (1 member from the Traffic Committee)
Brea Olinda Unified School District (1 member)
Community Members (10 members)
The Steering Committee met seven times between June 2024 and February 2025.

Community Vision Plan
Through this extensive outreach process, the Project Team—comprised of City staff and the consultant—gathered meaningful feedback regarding community priorities and aspirations. This input informed the development of the Community Vision Plan, an aspirational document that establishes a shared vision for Brea’s future and serves as the foundation for subsequent General Plan goals, policies, and implementation actions, as well as the BCSP.

The Community Vision Plan, which can be found in the following link (https://www.cityofbrea.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17521/Brea-Vision_Plan_112324-FINAL) includes a Vision Statement supported by six Guiding Principles:

1. Preserve our special character

2. Foster mobility and access

3. Balance growth and community

4. Support economic development

5. Promote resilience for future generations

6. Strengthen connection to nature
Building upon the Community Vision Plan, the Project Team advanced the policy development phase of the project to draft land use and circulation updates, BCSP development, policy, and implementation. This includes preparation of draft updates to the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements, as well as continued development of the BCSP, including land use frameworks, development standards, and public realm concepts. The Project Team also translated the Vision Plan’s Guiding Principles into specific goals, policies, and implementation programs, while advancing the EIR in compliance with CEQA. Ongoing community and stakeholder engagement has continued throughout this phase, providing additional opportunities for public input on draft materials. The Project will ultimately proceed through to City Council hearings for final consideration for adoption.

Housing Element Update
The Housing Element is a State-mandated chapter of the Brea General Plan that addresses the City’s identified housing needs, and the only element in the General Plan that is required to be updated every eight years (“Planning Period”). The Housing Element describes, identifies, and analyzes the City’s housing needs and addresses the maintenance and expansion of the housing supply to accommodate the households that currently live or may live in Brea in a Planning Period. The current planning period is referred to as the 6th Cycle, and covers the period between 2021 and 2029. In compliance with the State law, the City Council adopted the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element on September 21, 2021. Subsequently, the City’s Housing Element was revised to address the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) comments, and the City Council re-adopted the Housing Element on August 16, 2022. On September 8, 2022, the City received HCD final certification on the readopted Housing Element. Next, the City will wrap up the 6th Cycle Housing Element implementation and begin preparing for the 7th Cycle for the period covering 2030-2038.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Focused General Plan Update
State law requires every city and county to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan to guide the physical development of its planning area. As mandated by Government Code Section 65300 et seq., a general plan serves as the jurisdiction’s foundational policy document and must address seven required elements—land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, and safety—to the extent applicable to local conditions.

Jurisdictions that identify disadvantaged communities must also incorporate environmental justice considerations.

While these elements are required, state law allows flexibility in the level of detail and permits the inclusion of additional elements that address local priorities.

The City of Brea last adopted its General Plan in 2003. In response to evolving community needs, regulatory requirements, and growth opportunities, the City has undertaken a focused update to reassess its long-term vision and policy framework. This update comprehensively addresses all required elements and introduces an additional Economic Development Element to further support the City’s strategic objectives. The updated General Plan has been prepared in accordance with state law.

The Focused General Plan Update includes comprehensive updates to the Community Development, Community Resources (merged with Community Services element), and Public Safety Elements, and introduces two new Elements—Mobility and Economic Development—resulting in a total of five updated General Plan Elements (Attachment C—Draft General Plan). The table below identifies the Elements included in the General Plan and the corresponding requirement in State law:

Table 1. General Plan Elements and State Law Requirements The topic of Environmental Justice must also be addressed in a manner consistent with Government Code Section 65300 and related statutes. Environmental Justice is defined as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies”. The General Plan integrates environmental justice policies throughout the various Elements.

Goals, Policies, and Actions
Each Element is organized into a set of goals, policies, and implementation actions. Each goal is supported by a specific set of policies and actions to implement and achieve it. The goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan will serve as the City’s roadmap for future decision-making and provide the community, staff, and elected and appointed officials with direction on where the City wants to go and what needs to happen in order to get there.

The General Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide the City’s long-term vision through coordinated goals, policies, and actions across all Elements. Key points in the Focused General Plan Update include:

Building upon effective existing direction for hillside areas, as outlined in the Community Resources and Community Development Elements.

Reaffirming the City’s dedication to conserving natural areas, offering excellent amenities, and addressing new State laws within the Community Resources Element.

Guiding future growth toward the Brea Core Area and established commercial corridors, in line with the Community Development Element.

Supporting the development of strategic Fire and Police plans to review needs every five years.

Promoting a balanced, multimodal transportation network via the Mobility Element, which includes circulation, complete streets, pedestrian and bike facilities, and public transit.

Creating a new Economic Development Element to set goals, policies, and actions for long-term economic health.

Incorporating environmental justice through coordinated goals and policies across multiple Elements, ensuring a fair and comprehensive planning approach.

Comments were submitted regarding SB 1425: Open Space, Equity, and Resilience and AB 1889: The Room to Roam Act. SB 1425 requires general plan updates to address equitable access to open space, climate resilience, and "rewilding" opportunities. AB 1889 requires cities to identify and analyze wildlife connectivity areas and implement measures to remediate barriers to movement. General Plan Policies and Actions are noted in the General Plan regarding appropriate hillside development, park equity, tree maintenance and plantings, wildlife corridors, and nature-based solutions.

A compiled list of goals, policies, and implementation actions is provided as Attachment D.

Land Use Changes
General Plan land use designations indicate intended use and intensity or density for every parcel of land located within the City’s incorporated boundary and land within its Sphere of Influence (Planning Area). The existing 2003 General Plan has 20 land use designations. Upon review of the existing land use designations, the Project Team identified the need to refine and update the designations for the following reasons: 1) existing land use designations, including both intended land uses and associated densities and intensities (or FARs), do not reflect the recent changes in land use pattern, preference and/or need; 2) there is some redundancy between the existing land use designations; 3) community input received provides for the need to consolidate, update and modernize the land use designations; and 4) the City can take proactive steps now to be best prepared to tackle the next Housing Element update cycle (7th Cycle).

As a result, the following proposed revisions are proposed to the existing land use designations:

Consolidation of land use designations:

Very Low and Low Density Residential designations combined into a single designation (Low Density Residential)
General, Regional, and Office/Finance Commercial designations into a single designation (General Commercial)
Mixed Use I and II designations into a single designation (Mixed Use 50) Renaming of designations:

Neighborhood Commercial designation renamed to Light Commercial Mixed Use III designation renamed to Mixed Use 18
Existing/future specific plans to have a common designation of “Specific Plan,” further defined by their specific plan name
Overall updates to the associated densities and intensities Table 2 below details the existing and proposed land use designations and associated densities and intensities:

Table 2. Proposed Revisions to the Land Use Designations The General Plan land use map is a visual presentation that depicts the land use designations for every parcel within the jurisdiction and is a central element of the General Plan. The existing land use map has a good foundation; however, as with the land use designations, the Project Team identified the need to update the map to:
1) align the land use map with the proposed revisions to the land use designations; 2) address the anticipated need to increase density (e.g. housing related state mandates, upcoming 7 th Cycle Housing Element, etc.) while
considering the core values and guiding principles of the Community Vision Plan; and 3) provide more clarity, consolidate where necessary, and clean up inconsistencies.

A total of 45 parcels out of 12,165 are proposed to have the existing land use designation changed to a different land use designation, as summarized below:

Table 3. Summary of Parcels with Land Use Designation Change In addition, there are other non-substantive changes proposed for 3,619 parcels, such as:

The land use designations for parcels that are part of an existing specific plan (i.e. Birch Hills, Brea 265, Brea Industrial, Olinda Ranch, Tomlinson Park, and Tonner Hills), along with parcels located within the proposed Brea Core Specific Plan boundary, are proposed to change to a Specific Plan designation.

Parcels with current land use designations that are being consolidated or renamed (i.e. Very Low Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, Regional Commercial, Mixed Use I, II and III designations) would be updated to match the newly consolidated/renamed designations.

The table below summarizes the proposed changes to the overall land use map:

Table 4. Summary of Proposed Land Use Map Change
Brea Core Specific Plan
The BCSP establishes proposed zoning, provides mobility recommendations and streetscape improvements, proposes infrastructure upgrades to support new development, and outlines implementation strategies (Attachment E). The new BCSP area encompasses approximately 778.97 acres and has been prepared to implement the values identified in 2017 Brea Envisions Community Strategic Plan and the goals, policies, and recommendations of the 2020 Brea Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan.

The BCSP affirms existing underlying residential zoning while introducing targeted land use changes along commercial corridors. Established residential neighborhoods will retain their existing zoning designations to preserve community character. As illustrated in Figure 3, select properties—highlighted in turquoise along Berry Street, Brea Boulevard, State College Boulevard, and Imperial Highway—are proposed for rezoning to Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50), Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18), or Light Industrial (M-1) to support a mix of uses and accommodate future growth.

Figure 3. Brea Core Specific Plan Area Existing Zoning
Current Mixed-Use Zoning Districts provide for three mixed-use zoning classifications with varying allowable densities, land uses, and development standards. The three zoning classifications include Mixed-Use I (MU-I), Mixed-Use II (MU-II), and Mixed-Use III (MU-III). These mixed-use zoning classifications are being absorbed into two new classifications: MU-50 and MU-18. The new zoning classifications and related standards will be described in the next section. The proposed zoning with mixed-use zoning along Imperial Highway, Brea Boulevard, and State College Boulevard is shown in the figure below.

Figure 4. Brea Core Specific Plan Area Proposed Zoning
As shown in the table below, implementation of the BCSP land use changes would allow for the development of 4,752 residential units and approximately 6,379,588 square feet of non-residential uses within the plan area, representing a potential increase of 3,335 residential units and approximately 1,265,725 square feet of nonresidential uses compared to existing conditions.

Table 5. Summary of Existing Development and Future Development Potential Zoning Code and Map Changes
The proposed zoning map updates implement the General Plan land use designations by establishing zoning districts consistent with the revised land use framework. This includes reclassifying existing zones to align with the updated General Plan and introducing new zoning districts to support reclassified mixed-use land uses.

A total of 45 parcels are proposed for rezoning. Key changes include:

Parcels within the BCSP will be zoned to reflect the Specific Plan while referencing the underlying zone (e.g., BCSP—R-1).

Certain parcels are being changed to MU-50 or MU-18 (e,g, BCSP—MU-50) to accommodate higher-density and mixed-use development.

The existing and proposed zoning maps and property detail list of land use and zoning changes are provided as Attachments F and G.

In conjunction with the map updates, amendments to Title 20, Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and 20.258 of the Brea City Code (BCC) will reclassify existing mixed-use zones into the new MU-50 and MU-18 zoning districts and refine development standards, including objective design standards, to ensure consistency with the General Plan and Specific Plan vision. These updates collectively align zoning with the City’s long-term land use strategy, facilitate mixed-use development where appropriate, and maintain established residential neighborhoods. The redlined code amendments are provided as Exhibit A to Attachment A (Draft Planning Commission Resolution).

ANALYSIS
General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01
The Proposed Project involves the adoption and implementation of the Focused General Plan Update for the City and its Sphere of Influence. As required by State law, the General Plan serves as the City’s long-term policy framework for growth, development, and resource management. The Focused General Plan Update builds upon the City’s existing 2003 Brea General Plan, updating its policies and programs to address current community needs, comply with State mandates, and reflect planning principles identified in the 2023 General Plan Audit. This update comprehensively revises all chapters of the 2003 General Plan and establishes the policy direction to guide the City’s development over the next 25 years.

Specific Plan No. 2026-01 (Brea Core Specific Plan)
The Project includes a new specific plan, the Brea Core Specific Plan (BCSP), which is a regulatory tool designed to implement the General Plan and guide development in a manner consistent with State law. The BCSP would implement the values identified in the 2017 Brea Envisions Community Strategic Plan and the goals, policies, and recommendations of the 2020 Brea Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan. It would enact zoning changes, provide mobility recommendations and streetscape improvements, propose infrastructure upgrades to support proposed development, and outline implementation strategies for the BCSP area.

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2026-01
The proposed zoning code update would amend Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and 20.258 of the BCC, as they relate to the Mixed-Use Zoning Districts. The mixed-use zones would be reclassified into MU-50 and MU-18. The proposed amendments would update the existing MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zones to reflect these new zoning districts and to create new objective design and development standards for mixed-use development.

The adoption of the Zoning Code amendment to include the MU-18 and MU-50 as new zoning designations is a regulatory action of the BCSP to adopt the Specific Plan and certify the PEIR. The code amendment is also aligned with proposed General Plan Action CD-1b to review and amend Zoning Ordinance standards as necessary.

Zone Change No. 2026-01
The Project proposes changing the General Plan and Zoning designation for 45 parcels. The zoning would be updated for certain properties to Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50), Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18), Public Facilities (PF), and Parks/Recreation/Open Space-Parks/Recreation (PRO-P/R), and Brea Core Specific Plan (BCSP).

The adoption of the zone change to update the City’s Zoning Map to be consistent with the proposed land use designation map is aligned with General Plan Action CD-1a.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The City, as the lead agency with the assistance of De Novo and Harris & Associates, prepared a PEIR in authority and criteria contained in the CEQA Guidelines and the environmental regulations of the City. An EIR is the highest level of environmental review under CEQA. A PEIR is an EIR that may be prepared for a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project, as defined by Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3).

PEIR Timeline:

On August 25, 2025, the City issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) informing the public that a PEIR is being prepared for the Project and provided information on the planned scoping meeting. The public comment period concluded on September 24, 2025, and a total of six agencies and interested parties responded to the NOP and provided written comments.

On September 4, 2025, the City held a scoping meeting on the Project’s PEIR. A total of five individuals were in attendance.

On February 12, 2026, the City issued a Notice of Availability (NOA) to provide the public and agency review of the Draft PEIR.

On February 12, 2026, the Draft PEIR was released for public review. The public comment period concluded on March 30, 2026, and a total of six agencies and interested parties responded to the Draft PEIR and provided written CEQA comments (Attachment O) that are summarized in the Table below as “CEQA Comment” Topic. Formal response to comments will be provided as part of the Final PEIR.

Draft PEIR Summary:

For each environmental issue, the Draft PEIR discusses applicable local, state, or federal regulations; thresholds of significance and criteria for determining the significance of Project impacts; analysis of the nature and extent to which the Project is expected to change the existing environment; and draft mitigation measures to reduce significant adverse impacts to the extent feasible.

Technical studies were prepared for various environmental issues including air quality, biological resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, cultural resources, and utility impact studies (water system, sanitary sewer, drainage), and water supply assessment. These studies establish baseline environmental conditions and assess the projected environmental conditions during project implementation. These technical studies provide quantitative evidence to support any finding of no impact, less than significant impact, or significant impact; and the appropriate mitigation measures necessary to minimize or eliminate any significant environmental impacts.
21 environmental topics were reviewed:

Five topics that were found not to be significant:

Agriculture and Forest Resources
Geology and Soils (excluding paleontological resources) Mineral Resources
Population and Housing
Recreation
Eight topics that resulted in a less than significant/no impact without mitigation:

Aesthetics
Energy
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Public Services
Transportation
Wildfire
Five topics that resulted in a less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated:

Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils (paleontological resources only)
Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities and Service Systems
Mitigation measures are actions taken to reduce or eliminate the significant environmental impacts of a project.

Mitigation measures are shown in Attachment H. The final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) will be included in the Final EIR to track implementation of all mitigation measures. The MMRP ensures that mitigation measures define the action and procedure necessary for compliance; identify the responsible party; and identify required timing for compliance. As the Lead Agency, the City of Brea is responsible for ensuring full compliance, including all monitoring and reporting activities. A summary of all environmental impacts and mitigation measures can be found in Attachment H.

Three topics that resulted in unavoidable significant adverse impacts:

Air Quality
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Noise
The PEIR has been prepared in conformance with CEQA (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), and the rules, regulations, and procedures for implementation of CEQA, as adopted by the City of Brea. The principal CEQA Guidelines sections governing content of the EIR are Sections 15120 through 15132 (Contents of Environmental Impact Reports), and Section 15168 (Program EIR). Because not all impacts can be reduced below a level of significance, the City is required to adopt a statement of overriding considerations, a process that considers whether the Project benefits outweigh the significant impacts. Along with the Final PEIR, a MMRP will be prepared, which memorializes the proposed mitigation measures (Attachment H), along with the Draft Findings of Fact (FOF), which will provide conclusions and findings required by the CEQA Guidelines. The other environmental documents for the Project, including the NOP, NOA, and Draft PEIR, can also be accessed on the following link:
https://www.cityofbrea.gov/166/Projects-in-Process.

PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS
This Project was noticed in accordance with the City’s public noticing requirements, which involved publication in the Brea Star-Progress. The public hearing notice for the Project is provided as Attachment I. As of the writing of this report, staff has received ten public comments via email.

Table 6. Public Comment Summary

CONCLUSION
It is for these reasons discussed above and the information within this report and its attachments that staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution (Attachment A) recommending that the City Council approve the Project and certify the PEIR for the Project.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

Maribeth Tinio, City Planner
Prepared by: Jessica Newton, Senior Planner
Attachments
Attachment A - Draft Planning Commission Resolution.pdf Attachment A: Exhibit A - ZOTA No. 2026-01.pdf
Attachment B - Notable Outreach Activities.pdf
Attachment C - Draft General Plan.pdf
Attachment D - Brea 2050 GP Goals, Policies, Actions.pdf Attachment E - Draft Brea Core Specific Plan.pdf
Attachment F - Existing and Proposed Zoning Maps.pdf
Attachment G - Property Detail Land Use and Zone Changes.pdf Attachment H - Summary of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures.pdf Attachment I - Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Attachment J - Public Comments_Redacted.pdf

ATTACHMENT A
(DRAFT) RESOLUTION NO. PC 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BREA

RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2026-01 (BREA CORE SPECIFIC PLAN), ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2026-01, AND CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2026-01 FOR THE BREA 2050: FOCUSED GENERAL PLAN

UPDATE AND BREA CORE SPECIFIC PLAN
A. RECITALS:
(i) The Planning Commission of the City of Brea (the “Planning Commission”) did receive a verified petition for the approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2026-01, Specific Plan (SP) No. 2026-01, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) No. 2026-01, Zone Change (ZC) No. 2026-01, and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2026-01, for the Brea 2050: Focused General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan.
(ii) The proposed Project consists of the adoption and implementation of a Focused General Plan Update for the City and its Sphere of Influence (SOI), comprehensively updating the 2003 General Plan into six elements: Community Development, Community Resources, Public Safety, Mobility, Economic Development, and Housing. The Project also includes adoption of the Brea Core Specific Plan to implement the community vision established in the 2017 Brea Envisions initiative and the goals and policies of the 2020 Brea Core Active Transportation Plan. Additionally, the Project includes amendments to the Zoning Code (Title 20) to ensure consistency with the updated General Plan and Specific Plan, including reclassification of existing mixeduse zoning districts; updates to various chapters of the Zoning Code, specifically amending Chapters 20.04, 20.11, and 20.258 of the Brea City Code (BCC); and citywide Resolution No. 2026-XX

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zone changes to implement the proposed land use designations (collectively, the “Project”).
(iii) The Project applicant is the City of Brea; 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821.
(iv) The Project encompasses the City of Brea and its SOI. The City’s incorporated boundaries and the SOI compose the Focused General Plan Update Project area. The entire Project site comprises 14,481.9 acres, with 8,249 acres within the City's incorporated limits and 6,232.9 acres within the SOI. The Brea Core Specific Plan area totals approximately 778.97 acres and is generally bound by Lambert Road to the north, Imperial Highway (SR-90) to the south, Berry Street to the west, and SR-57 and Associated Road to the east.
(v) The City has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the environmental effects of the Project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”). The City circulated the Notice of Preparation of the Project EIR for a 30-day public review and comment period commencing on August 25, 2025; held a public scoping meeting to receive comments on the appropriate scope of the PEIR on September 4, 2025; and circulated the Draft PEIR for a 45-day public review and comment period from February 12, 2026 to March 30, 2026.
(vi) The Final EIR for the Project (State Clearinghouse # 2025081123) will consist of the Draft EIR; a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), CEQA Findings of Fact (FOF), a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC), and public comments on the Draft EIR; the City’s responses to those comments; and revisions to the Draft EIR Resolution No. 2026-XX

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merely clarified, amplified, or insignificant modifications to the document and did not change it in any way that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect.
(vii) On April 14, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, during which it received and considered all evidence and testimony presented prior to adoption of this Resolution. (viii) The documents and other material that constitute the record of the proceedings concerning the Project upon which this Resolution is based are kept by the City of Brea Community Development Department, located at 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, California 92821.
(ix) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

B. RESOLUTION:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND
RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Brea, as follows:

1. In all respects as set forth in Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution.

2. The Project identified above in this Resolution has been assessed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) has been prepared. A PEIR is an EIR that may be prepared for a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project, as defined by Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3). Based on analysis of the Draft PEIR, the City determined that implementation of the project would result in less than significant impacts related to Resolution No. 2026-XX

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aesthetics, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, public services, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and wildfire with implementation of mitigation. The Draft PEIR identifies significant and unavoidable impacts on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise, even with the implementation of feasible mitigation measures.

3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. The Draft PEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA. The project will have a significant effect on the environment, but there are no feasible alternatives to the project or mitigation measures that will avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the Draft EIR for project significant and unavoidable impacts to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise; and
b. Approval of GPA No. 2026-01 would be in the public interest and not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
c. The Project site is suitable for development as proposed by the Project, and approval of SP No. 2026-01 and ZC No. 2026-01 would be in conformity with the General Plan, as amended by GPA No. 2026-01, and in the interest of public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
d. Approval of ZOTA No. 2026-01 and ZC No. 2026-01 would be in the public interest, consistent with the goals, policies, actions, and provisions of the Resolution No. 2026-XX

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proposed General Plan, as amended by GPA No. 2026-01; and not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

4. Based on the findings set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve GPA No. 2026-01, SP No. 2026-01, ZOTA No. 2026-01, ZC No. 2026-01, and certify EIR No. 2026-01 subject to the requirements of the MMRP and as shown in Exhibit A (Proposed Zoning Code Amendment) attached hereto.

5. The Community Development Director is authorized to make minor updates to the proposed amendment prior to the City Council consideration of the proposed amendments, as long as the City Attorney determines that such changes are not substantial.

6. The Secretary of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

The Secretary of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 14th day of April 2026.

Chair, Planning Commission
I, Maribeth Tinio, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Brea, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Brea held on the 14th day of April 2026 and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Brea, held on the 14th day of April 2026, by the following votes:

AYES: COMMISSIONERS:

NOES: COMMISSIONERS:

Resolution No. 2026-XX

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ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:

ATTEST: ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A to PC RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
ZOTA No. 2026-01 Proposed Code Amendment
The proposed language modifications are shown below as strikethrough for deletions and underline for additions.

1. Subsection 20.04.010.A (Establishment of Zones) of Chapter 20.04 (Zoning Regulations) is amended to include the following additions, deletions, and modifications:
“20.04.010 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES.

A. For purposes related to the orderly development of the city, and in order to carry out the provisions of this title, the city is hereby divided into the following zones:

Symbols Zone Name
HR Hillside Residential Zone
R-1 Single Family Residential Zone
R1-H Single Family Residential Hillside Zone
R-1 (5,000) Single Family Residential Zone (5,000 square foot lots) R-2 Multiple Family Residential Zone
R-3 Multiple Family Residential Zone
C-P Commercial, Administrative and Professional Office Zone C-N Neighborhood Commercial Zone
C-C Major Shopping Center Zone
C-G General Commercial Zone
C-M Commercial Industrial Zone
C-RC Commercial Recreation Zone
M-P Planned Industrial Zone
M-1 Light Industrial Zone
M-2 General Industrial Zone
MU-50 Mixed-Use 50 Zone
MU-18 Mixed-Use 18 Zone
MU-I Mixed-Use I Zone
MU-II Mixed-Use II Zone
MU-III Mixed-Use III Zone
PRO-NOS Parks/Recreation/Open Space - Natural Open Space Zone PRO-P/R Parks/Recreation/Open Space – Parks/Recreation Zone P-D Precise Development Zone
PF Public Facilities Zone
WD Wall Design Overlay Zone
E Equestrian Ooverlay Zone
O Oil Production Zone
P-C Planned Community Zone
FP Flood Plain Overlay Zone
SGS Special Geological Studies Zone
SP Specific Plan”

2. Table 20.11.020.A (Permitted Land Uses Table) of Section 20.11.020 (Land Uses) of Chapter 20.11 (Permitted Land Uses) is amended to include the following additions, deletions, and modifications:

TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions

RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Buildings and
Structures P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- P (1) In HR Zoning district, accessory building/structure islimited to 600 sq. ft.

Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.52 of this Title.

Accessory Dwelling Unit, Junior P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.52 of this Title.

Boarding House -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Caretaker Unit -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as an accessory use to a principal permitted use within the zone
Community Care Facility,
Small

P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- --
Dwelling, Multi-Family -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- C (1) In PF Zoning district, such dwelling unit is subject to development standards of R-2 Zoning District.
(2) Refer to Section 20.11.020.D.

Dwelling, Single-Family
Attached -- P -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C (1) In R-1 (5,000) and R-2 Zoning districts, two-story
developments may be permitted only if the second
story is an integral part of the first-floor unit. No
separate second story dwelling unit shall be permitted. (2) In PF Zoning district, such dwelling unit is subject to development standards of R-2 Zoning District.

Dwelling, Single-Family
Detached P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C (1) Mobile homes cannot be used as a residence.
(2) In PF Zoning district, such dwelling unit is subject to development standards of R-1 Zoning District.

Dwelling, Two-Unit
Development P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Employee Housing P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C (1) In PF Zoning district, such dwelling unit is subject to development standards of R-1 Zoning District.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Fraternity/Sorority House P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Home Occupations P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as an accessory use to a principal
residential use.
(2) Subject to requirements of Section 20.36 of this
Title.

Live/Work Units -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Mobile Home Parks C -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) A minimum 10-acre lot required with no less than
5,000 sq. ft. of land area within the park for each
mobile home unit.

Model Homes and Real
Estate Tract Sales Office P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as a temporary use during active
construction and/or sales period for a residential tract. (2) Subject to Chapter 20.54 of this Title.

Planned Residential Unit
Development C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.16 of this
Title.
(2) In R1-H Zoning district, such development may
include commercial uses permitted in the C-N zone if
such use is integral part of the development, limited to one (1) acre (inclusive of required off-street parking
area), entirely enclosed within a building except
required off-street parking area, the hours of operation is limited to between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., and the sign
for the use is limited to 20 square feet in size and shall only
demote type of use
Room Rental P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as an accessory use to a principal
residential use.
(2) Renting is limited to not more than three (3) rooms or three (3) persons, and the combination of room and
board not to exceed three (3) persons at all times
Senior Living Facility, Small P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C Supportive Housing P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C Transitional Housing P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- C TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions

NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Buildings and
Structures -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Adult Entertainment Business -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.44 of this Title
Agriculture, Industrial -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- Agriculture, Limited P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Agriculture, Major -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Non-dairy farms and aviaries: Minimum 40,000
square-foot lot required, and animals must be kept not
less than 50 feet from any building utilized for human
habitation.
(2) Dairy farms: Minimum 80,000 square-foot lot
required, and animals must be kept not less than 100
feet from any building utilized for human habitation.
(3) Uses involving animals are subject to
requirements of Title 6 of the City's Municipal
Code.

Agriculture, Minor C P C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Alcoholic Beverage Sale,
Off-sale -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C C C -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- -- (1) Conditional Use Permit not required if the use is in conjunction with Markets, Large.

Alcoholic Beverage Sale,
On-sale -- -- -- -- -- -- C M/C M/C M/C M/C C C -- -- M/C M/C M/C -- -- -- (1) Permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit if
accessory to a primary restaurant use, as long as such
restaurant does not have a bar area that is open to the patrons of the restaurant.

Alcoholic Beverages
Manufacturing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- M -- M M M -- -- -- -- -- -- Ambulance Service -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C P -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Animals, Boarding/Kennel
(Commercial) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Animals, Boarding/Kennel
(Noncommercial) C C C C C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as an accessory use to a primary
residential use
(2) Subject to requirements of Section 20.20.070 of
this Title.

Animals, Daycares -- -- -- -- -- -- -- M M M M -- M M -- M M M -- -- -- Animals, Grooming -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- P P -- P P P Animals, Ranch C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) A minimum 80,000 square-foot lot required, and
animals must be kept not less than 100 feet from any
building utilized for human habitation.
(2) This use is subject to requirements of Title 6 of the City's Municipal Code.

Animals, Stable C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- (1) A minimum 40,000 square-foot lot required, and
animals must be kept not less than 50 feet from any
building utilized for human habitation.
(2) In R1-H and HR Zoning districts, a private,
noncommercial stable use is permitted by right, unless a separate permit is required per this Title. However, in R1-H Zone, such use limited to four
(4) animals.
(3) This use is subject to requirements of Title 6 of the City's Municipal Code.

Animals, Veterinary
Clinic/Hospital -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C P -- C C -- C C C -- -- -- Auditoriums and Meeting Places -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C -- C C C -- C C -- -- -- -- Automated Teller Machines -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Automotive, HydrogenFueling Stations -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Automotive, Parking
Lots/Structures -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- C -- -- -- P -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In R-3 Zoning district, the lot must be directly adjacent to a commercial zone.

Automotive, Parts/Supply
Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Automotive, Recharging
Facilities -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Automotive, Rental -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C -- P/C C C -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) In C-G, C-M and M-P Zoning districts, uses that do
not include any storage/display and incidental
maintenance of rental vehicles are allowed without a
conditional use permit.

Automotive, Repair, Major -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P P -- P C C -- -- -- -- -- -- Automotive, Repair, Minor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- P P C -- -- -- -- -- -- Automotive, Sales and
Leasing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Uses that do not include any outdoor storage/display of vehicles are considered as "Automotive, Sales, and
Leasing (limited)" use.
(2) Automotive repair is allowed as an ancillary use
Automotive, Sales and Leasing,
Limited -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- P P P P P P -- -- -- Automotive, Service Stations -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C C C C C C C -- -- -- -- (1) A conditional use permit for a new service station at any location within the corporate limits of the city shall not be approved and granted to any company or an
affiliated company that owns, leases, rents or has control of, in any manner, property that is presently occupied by an abandoned or vacant service station at any other
location within the corporate limits of the city.

Abandoned or vacant, as used herein, shall mean that the service station has not been in operation for a period of ninety (90) days or more prior to the date the Planning Commission adopts its resolution on the application for a new service station. This provision shall not apply to an abandoned or vacated service station that has been legally converted to and is being utilized for another permitted use, or to a service station that is not in operation because it is in the process of being reconstructed or remodeled. (2) New service stations are only conditionally allowed in the MU-50 MU-I zone or MU-II Zoning district if the
service station is an ancillary use to a Retail Sales,
Warehouse Stores use.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Automotive, Towing Service -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- Automotive, Washing and
Detailing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Bars and Nightclubs -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Borrow Pit -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) May be permitted in all Zoning districts with a
Conditional Use Permit only if the use is deemed by
the Planning Commission to be essential or desirable
for the public welfare and convenience and in
conformity with the General Plan and its objectives.

Catering Services -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P P -- -- -- -- -- -- Cemetery -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C (1) In PF Zoning district, the use is permitted only on properties within the "Cemetery" General Plan Land
Use Designation.

Clubs and lodges -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C P -- C -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Community Care Facility, Large -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Community Facilities, Public -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Computer Internet Facilities -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- M M -- -- -- -- -- M M M -- -- -- Contractor’s Office & Storage P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P (1) Permitted only as a temporary use, during active construction period.

Convalescent and Rest
Homes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- Convenience Stores and Mini
Markets -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Daycare Centers -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- M M M -- -- -- Drive-Through Facilities -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- -- -- C-- C C -- -- -- Educational Institution,
General

C C C C C C C C C C -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- C
Educational Institution, Trade -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- C -- C C -- C C C -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Educational Institution,
Tutoring -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Emergency Shelter -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Conditional Use Permit required for facilities with 30 or more beds.
(2) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.66 of this
Title.

Entertainment Venues -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- P -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- Family Daycare Home P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Family daycare homes are allowed in detached
single-family dwellings, townhouses, dwelling
units within a dwelling, or dwelling units within a
covered multifamily dwelling in which the underlying
zone allows for residential uses.

Financial Institution -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P C -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Garden Centers and
Nurseries -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- -- (1) In C-N Zoning district, outdoor storage of non-plant materials, including fertilizers, are not permitted.
(2) In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II and MU-III
Zoning districts, uses without any outdoor storage is
permitted without a conditional use permit, while uses
with any outdoor storage is permitted with a
conditional use permit.

Golf Course -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P C -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- (1) In PRO Zoning district, only publicly owned golf courses are allowed.

Government Facilities -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P P -- P Hazardous Waste Facility,
Off-Site -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) Subject to Chapter 20.48 of this Title.
(2) The use is subject to Health and Reactivity rating
of three or below in accordance with the NFPA 704
System, National Fire Protection Association or
equivalent
Health/Fitness Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- P -- C -- C C C -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Helipads and Heliports -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) May be permitted in all Zoning districts with a
Conditional Use Permit if the use is deemed by the
Planning Commission to be essential or desirable for
the public welfare and convenience and in conformity
with the General Plan and its
objectives.

Hotels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P -- P/C -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- (1) May include accessory commercial and/or retail
uses which are clearly incidental to the hotel, motel or resort complexes, in exception to C-RC Zoning district. (2) In C-RC Zoning district, accessory commercial
and/or retail uses that are incidental to the hotel, motel or resort complexes are allowed subject to a Conditional Use Permit.

Industrial, Limited -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) May include accessory non-industrial uses (e.g.
administrative offices, cafeterias, auditorium,
recreation area) that provides support to and are
clearly incidental to the permitted industrial use.

Industrial, Major -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) May include accessory non-industrial uses (e.g.
administrative offices, cafeterias, auditorium,
recreation area) that provides support to and are
clearly incidental to the permitted industrial use.

Industrial, Minor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P P -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) May include accessory non-industrial uses (e.g.
administrative offices, cafeterias, auditorium,
recreation area) that provides support to and are
clearly incidental to the permitted industrial use.

Industrial, Outdoor
Operations -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- Industrial, Outdoor Storage
Yards -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C P/C -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) In M-2 Zoning district, this use is permitted without a conditional use permit if all outdoor storage is
screened from view from all public right-of-way;
otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required. The
outdoor storage of oversized and recreational vehicles
shall require a Conditional Use Permit regardless of the screening.

Liquor Stores -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Markets, Large -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- Massage Establishments -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- P -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Use shall comply with the requirements set
forth in Chapter 5.220 of the City’s Municipal Code (e.g. separation, operating, permit requirements, etc.)
Medical Services,
Clinics/Offices -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- M M -- P P P -- -- -- Medical Services,
Equipment/Laboratories -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- P P -- -- P P -- -- -- Medical Services, Hospitals -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- C C C -- C C C C C -- -- -- -- Mortuary -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Motels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- P C -- -- C C C -- -- -- (1) In M-P Zoning district, accessory commercial and/or retail uses that are incidental to the hotel, motel or resort complexes are allowed subject to a Conditional Use
Permit.

Offices, Administrative &
Professional -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- M M -- P P P -- -- -- Oil and Hydrocarbon
Activities
C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (1) This use is subject to the requirements of Chapter

8.24 of the City’s Municipal Code
Parks, Public P P P P P P -- -- C C -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- P C P (1) May include accessory uses and structures including hiking trails, visitor/community centers, maintenance
buildings, rangerstations, restroom facilities, etc.

Personal Services, General -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use, if the total area
occupied by such use and any other uses permitted as
an accessory use within the zone pursuant to this
Section does not exceed 25% of floor area building(s)
located within the same development.

Personal Services, Limited -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pharmacies/Drug Stores -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU502 MU-I
MU-II2 MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Real Estate Tract Sales
Office
P P P P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) Permitted only as a temporary use during active sales period for a residential tract.

Reception hall -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- C -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Recreation, Indoor -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- P -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- Recreation, Open Space P P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- (1) May include accessory uses and structures including hiking trails, visitor centers, camp grounds, maintenance buildings, ranger stations, restroom facilities, etc.

Recreation, Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- Recycling Facilities,
Consumer -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- -- (1) Must be established and maintained on a site
located within a “Convenience Zone” as designated by
the California Department of Conservation, or on a site that is also occupied by an operating a market or
grocery store having an enclosed gross floor area of
more than 10,000 square feet and engaged primarily in
the sale of food items and secondarily in the sale of
household items, off-sale alcoholic beverages and
similar items.
(2) A conditional use permit is required if the facility is larger than 500 square feet.

Recycling Facilities,
Processing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- Religious Assembly C C C C C C C C C C C -- C C -- C C C -- -- -- (1) In C-M, M-P, and M-1 Zoning districts, this use
shall not locate within one thousand (1,000) feet, as
measured from closest property line, of a previously
entitled Religious Assembly located in
CM, MP, or M-1 Zones.

Repair Services, Major -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- C P P -- -- -- -- -- -- Repair Services, Minor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- P P P P-- -- P-- -- -- -- Research and Development -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- P P P -- -- -- -- -- -- Restaurants, Drive-In -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C -- -- -- -- -- C-- -- C-- -- -- -- TABLE 20.11.020.A. PERMITTED LAND USES TABLE
P: Permitted
C: Conditional Use Permit Required
M: Minor Conditional Use Permit Required
--: Prohibited
NOTES:
1 In HR Zoning district, either an Administrative Hillside Development Permit or a Hillside Development Permit is required, unless specifically exempted. Refer to Section 20.206.040. 2 In MU-50 and MU-18 MU-I, MU-II, and MU-III Zoning districts, nonresidential developments (e.g. education, public assembly, and religious facilities, entertainment and recreational facilities, public/semi-public facilities, retail trade and service facilities) and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Restaurants, Outdoor Dining -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use to another
restaurant uses permitted in the zone.

Restaurants, Quick Service -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use, if the total area
occupied by such use and any other uses permitted as
an accessory use within the zone pursuant to this
Section does not exceed 25% of floor area building(s)
located within the same development.

Restaurants, Sit Down -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use, if the total area
occupied by such use and any other uses permitted as
an accessory use within the zone pursuant to this
Section does not exceed 25% of floor area building(s)
located within the same
development.

Restaurants, Specialty -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- (1) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use, if the total area
occupied by such use and any other uses permitted as
an accessory use within the zone pursuant to this
Section does not exceed 25% of floor area building(s)
located within the same development.

Retail Sales, General -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P -- -- -- -- P P P/C -- -- -- (1) In MU-III Zoning district, uses between 5,000
square feet and 10,000 square feet or gross floor area
permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit; uses
over 10,000 square feet of gross floor area not
permitted.
(2) In C-P Zoning district, this use may only be
permitted as an accessory use, if the total area
occupied by such use and any other uses permitted as
an accessory use within the zone pursuant to this
Section does not exceed 25% of floor area building(s)
located within the same development.

R1-H HR1 R-1 R-1
(5,000) R-2 R-3 C-P C-N C-C C-G C-M C-RC M-P M-1 M-2 MU-502 MU-I
MUII2MU-182
MU-III
PROP/RPRONOS PF Special Provisions
Retail sales, Outdoor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Section 20.72.040.C of this Title.

Retail Sales, Warehouse Stores -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- -- P P -- P P -- -- -- -- Salvage Yard -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- Senior Living Facility, Large -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C C -- -- -- -- C C C -- -- -- Shopping Center -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- -- -- -- P P -- -- -- -- Stadiums and Sports Arena
Complexes -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- C -- -- -- -- -- -- C -- -- Studios, Instruction/Service -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P M -- -- M -- P P P -- -- -- Transit Facilities -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- Utilities -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P/C -- P/C -- -- P/C -- -- -- -- -- P/C (1) Privately owned utilities require a Conditional Use Permit.

Wireless Communication
Facilities, Major -- -- -- -- -- -- C C C C C C C C C C C C -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.68 of this Title.

Wireless Communication
Facilities, Minor -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P P P P P P P P P P -- -- -- (1) Subject to requirements of Chapter 20.68 of this Title.

3. Sections 20.258.010 (Mixed-use zoning districts), 20.258.020 (General development standards for the mixed-use zoning districts), and 20.258.030 (Specific development standards for all mixed-use projects) of Chapter 20.258 (Mixed-Use Zoning Districts) are amended to include the following additions, deletions, and modifications:
“20.258.010 Mixed-use zoning districts.

A. Purpose and intent of Mixed-Use zoning districts.

1. Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50)
a. This zoning district is intended to establish mixed-use urban environments that offer opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and recreate without having to use their vehicles. This designation encourages vertical and horizontal integration of compatible residential and nonresidential uses, whereby the uses share the same structure or parcel. It provides opportunities for development of additional uses on designated properties, with the potential to develop mixeduse activity centers that provide additional desirable housing and employment options in a walkable and transit-oriented format.
b. The residential density range is 30-50 dwelling units per acre.

2. Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18)
a. The Mixed-Use 18 designation provides opportunities for the revitalization of deteriorated commercial centers by allowing the development of neighborhood-serving commercial uses and very low intensity offices paired with housing. Either vertical or horizontal integration of uses is permitted. The designation applies to specific properties, primarily those that front South Brea Boulevard and a portion of Imperial Highway. Land uses specifically prohibited within the Mixed Use 18 designation include regional-serving retail uses and general industrial uses.
b. The residential density range is 6.1-18 dwelling units per acre.

1. Mixed-Use I.
a. This zoning district provides areas for intense, mixed-use urban environments that offer opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and recreate without having to use their vehicles. This designation encourages vertical and horizontal integration of compatible residential and nonresidential uses, whereby the uses share the same structure or parcel.

The Mixed-Use I designation applies to Downtown Brea, including the Birch Street Corridor, as well as other sites located throughout the community with ready access to major roadways and public transit. Land uses specifically prohibited within the Mixed-Use I designation include the manufacturing and processing of goods and materials, and any warehousing. Public and private walkways and related facilities may be established within the Mixed-Use I designation.
b. The residential density range is 12.1 to 50 dwelling units per acre. The maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 3.00. Residential densities at the higher end of the range will only be allowed for developments that clearly incorporate a mix of uses.

2. Mixed-Use II.
a. This zoning district provides opportunities for the coordinated development of urban villages that offer a diverse range of complementary land uses in close proximity to one another. Either vertical or horizontal integration of uses is allowed, with an emphasis on tying together the uses with appropriate pedestrian linkages. Residential densities at the higher end of the scale will be allowed for developments that clearly integrate uses. b. The Mixed-Use II designation applies to larger properties that would benefit from a coordinated, integrated approach to development.

Development densities and intensities at the upper end of the stated range will only be allowed for those projects that include public and/or private educational facilities, as well as functional and attractive public open space amenities. Land uses specifically prohibited within the Mixed-Use II designation include the manufacturing and processing of goods and materials, and any warehousing. Public and private walkways and related facilities may be established within the Mixed-Use II designation. c. The residential density range is 6.1 to 40 dwelling units per acre. The maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 2.00. Residential densities at the higher end of the range will only be allowed for developments that clearly incorporate a mix of uses.

3. Mixed-Use III.
a. This zoning district provides opportunities for the revitalization of deteriorated commercial corridors and centers located on arterials by allowing the development of neighborhood-serving commercial uses and vary intensity offices paired with residential uses. Either vertical or horizontal integration of uses is allowed, with an emphasis on tying together the uses through appropriate pedestrian linkages, parking, and public open space (e.g., linkage parks or small plazas). Because of the linear nature of this district, building forms would be less intense than those allowed in either Mixed-Use I or Mixed-Use II and site design will provide a transition from the arterial street frontage to residential properties located behind the Mixed-Use III property. In essence, the Mixed-Use III development will serve as a buffer between the street and the residential development.
b. The Mixed-Use III designation applies to properties that front Brea Boulevard and a portion of Imperial Highway. Land uses specifically prohibited within the Mixed-Use III designation include regional-serving retail uses, general industrial uses, and any warehousing. Additionally, nonresidential uses and access serving nonresidential developments (except for live/work developments) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.
c. The residential density range is 6.1 to 18 dwelling units per acre. The maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 1.00. Residential densities at the higher end of the range will only be allowed for developments that clearly incorporate a mix of uses.

B. Allowable land uses. Uses permitted in Mixed-Use Zoning Districts are contained in Chapter 20.11 of this Title.

C. Prohibited land uses. Uses prohibited in Mixed-Use Zoning Districts are contained in Chapter 20.11 of this Title.

D. Housing opportunity sites. For Focused Development Sites specified in the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle), the following additional standards shall apply to new residential development:

1. The minimum residential density shall be 20 dwelling units per acre.

2. Residential uses in mixed-use development projects must occupy at least 50% of the total floor area of development projects on these sites.

3. 100% residential use shall be allowed on these sites.

E. Plan or precise development review required. Depending on the size of the construction activity (see Table 2-1), all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) may require review and approval in compliance with § 20.260.050 (Special Provisions) and § 20.408.040 (Plan Review).

TABLE 2-1

REVIEW AUTHORITY CHART

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVITY
Role of review authority (1)
CITY

PLANNER
(Plan Check)

DIRECTOR
(Plan
Review)

PLANNING

COMMISSION
(Precise Development
Review)
Facade improvements, only when
not visible from a public right-ofway
Decision
Nonresidential construction, up to
a maximum of 25% of the
existing gross floor area
Decision
Residential construction, up to a
maximum of 25% of the existing
gross floor area, but no additional
dwelling units
Decision
Tenant improvements Decision
Facade improvements, only when
visible from a public right-of-way
Decision
Nonresidential construction, up to
a maximum of 10,000 square
feet of gross floor area
Decision
Residential construction, up to a
maximum of four dwelling units Decision
Nonresidential construction,
10,000 square feet or more of
gross floor area
Decision
Residential construction, five or
more dwelling units Decision
NOTE:
(1) The review authority identified in the table above may defer action and refer the request to the next higher review authority for the final decision.

20.258.020. General development standards for the mixed-use zoning districts.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures, shall be designed, constructed and/or established in compliance with the following:

A. Compliance with Tables 2-23 through 2-38 required. Requirements in Tables 2-23 through 2-38 below shall apply in respective Mixed-Use Zoning Districts.

B. General Development Standards. General development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, signs, etc.) in Division 3 (Site Planning and General Development and Operational Standards).

ATTACHMENT
C. Design guidelines. Applicable design guidelines in § 20.258.040.

D. Plan reviews. Design review process in § 20.408.040.

E. Minimum parcel sizes and dimensions. In Tables 2-23 through 2-38, below, the standards for minimum project size, parcel width, and parcel depth are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for ownership or leasehold (e.g., condominium) purposes.

F. Live/work development projects. Live/work development projects shall be treated as nonresidential projects and regulated by Tables 2-23 through 2-5, below.

TABLE 2-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS
MU-18 MU-50 NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 7,000 square feet 7,000 square feet (1)The standards for minimum project
size, parcel width
and parcel depth
are intended to
regulate sites for
development
purposes only and
are not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for
ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium)
purposes.
(2)No parking adjacent
to Brea Boulevard
or Imperial Highway
allowed, except in
the upper floors of a
parking structure.
(3)The standards for
accessory
structures are
intended to regulate
Minimum parcel width (1) 50 feet 50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1) 120 feet 120 feet
Minimum/maximum
allowable density range
for residential uses

6.1 to 18 du/acre 12.1 to 50 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) for nonresidential
uses

1.00 3.00
Minimum Setbacks
Front 0 feet 0 feet
Front and street side
along Brea Boulevard,
Birch Street, Randolph
Avenye, and Imperial
Highway – Parcels of less
than one acre (2)
None permitted,
except for
allowable plazas
and outdoor dining
areas/uses
None permitted,
except for
allowable plazas
and outdoor dining
areas/uses
Front and street side
along Brea Boulevard,
Birch Street, Randolph
Avenue, and Imperial
Highway – Parcels of one
acre or greater (2)
At least 50% of the
parcel frontage:

None permitted.

Up to 50% of the
parcel frontage:

Maintain an
At least 50% of the
parcel frontage:

None permitted.

Up to 50% of the
parcel frontage:

Maintain an
average setback of
10 feet.
average setback of
10 feet.
development for
residential
components of a
Mixed-Use
Development.

Side, interior 0 feet 0 feet
Rear 0 feet 0 feet
Any setback adjacent to
R-1 zone
10 feet 15 feet
Maximum structure
height
35 feet 100 feet
Minimum common
residential open space for
each residential unit.
(The minimum dimension
shall be 15 feet at any
point)
75 square feet/dwelling unit
Minimum private
residential open space for
each residential unit.
(The minimum dimension
shall be 5 feet at any
point)
50 square feet/dwelling unit
Maximum parcel
coverage
65% -
Accessory structures (3) Section 20.08.035.F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040.M
Lighting Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section

20.220.040.L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Section 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040.E and Section

20.220.040.F
TABLE 2-3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR “STAND ALONE” RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS
MU-18 MU-50 NOTES
Minimum project size (1) - 2,500 square
feet
(1) The standards for minimum
project size, parcel width and
parcel depth are intended to
regulate sites for development
purposes only and are not
intended to establish minimum
dimensions for ownership or
leasehold (e.g. condominium)
purposes.
(2)No parking adjacent to Brea
Boulevard or Imperial
Highway allowed, except in
Minimum parcel width (1) 50 feet None
Minimum parcel depth (1) 120 feet None
Minimum/maximum
allowable density range for
residential uses

6.1 to 18 du/acre 30 to 50 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) for nonresidential
uses

1.00 -
the upper floors of a parking
structure.

Minimum Setbacks
Front 0 feet 0 feet
Front and street side along
Brea Boulevard, Birch
Street, Randolph Avenue,
and Imperial Highway –
Parcels of less than one
acre (2)
None permitted,
except for
enhanced public
space, streetfacing porch,
stoop, or terrace.

None permitted,
except for
enhanced public
space, streetfacing porch,
stoop, or terrace
Front and street side along
Brea Boulevard, Birch
Street, Randolph Avenue,
and Imperial Highway –
Parcels of one acre or
greater (2)
At least 50% of
the parcel
frontage: None
permitted, except
for enhanced
public space,
street-facing
porch, stoop, or
terrace.

Up to 50% of the
parcel frontage:

Maintain an
average setback
of 10 feet.

At least 50% of
the parcel
frontage: None
permitted,
except for
enhanced public
space, streetfacing porch,
stoop, or
terrace.

Up to 50% of
the parcel
frontage:

Maintain an
average setback
of 10 feet.

Side, interior 0 feet 0 feet
Rear 0 feet 0 feet
Any setback adjacent to
R-1 zone
10 feet 15 feet
Maximum structure height
(4)
35 feet 100 feet
Minimum common open
space for each residential
unit. (The minimum
dimension shall be 15 feet
at any point).
100 square feet/dwelling unit
Minimum private open
space for each residential
unit. (The minimum
dimension shall be 5 feet
at any point).
75 square feet/dwelling unit
Maximum parcel coverage
(not including parking
decks)
65% -
Accessory structures Section 20.08.035 F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040 M
Lighting Section 20.08.040.C.5 and Section

20.220.040.L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Section 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040.E and Section

20.220.040.F
TABLE 2-3

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-I NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 7,000 square feet (1) The standards for minimum project size,
parcel width and parcel
depth are intended to
regulate sites for
development purposes
only and are not intended
to establish minimum
dimensions for ownership
or leasehold (e.g.
condominium) purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the city's
2021-2029 Housing
Element (6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20 dwelling
units per acre.
(3) The standards for
accessory structures are
intended to regulate
development for
residential components
of a Mixed-Use
Development.

Minimum parcel width (1) 50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1) 120 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential
uses (2)

12.1 to 50 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)
for nonresidential uses

3.00 Minimum setbacks
Front and street side along Ash
Street, Birch Street, Brea
Boulevard and Imperial
Highway
None permitted (A),
except for allowable
plazas and outdoor
dining areas/uses
Front None
Side, interior, single-story None (B)
Side, interior, second-story and
above, if residential use
adjoining residential or
nonresidential uses
10 feet (B)
Side, street None
Side, interior or street,
adjoining residential uses
10 feet (C)
Rear, if nonresidential use
adjoining nonresidential use
None (D)
Rear, if residential use or
nonresidential use adjoining
10 feet (D)
residential uses
Parking area setbacks (front
and street side). (No parking
adjacent to Brea Boulevard or
Imperial Highway allowed,
except in the upper floors of a
parking structure.)
5 feet
TABLE 2-3

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-I NOTES
Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
Maximum structure height 100 feet
Minimum common residential
open space for each residential
unit. (The minimum dimension
shall be 15 feet at any point.)
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
Minimum private residential
open space for each
residential unit. (The minimum
dimension shall be 5 feet at
any point.)
50 square feet/dwelling
unit
Note: The letters (A), (B), (C) and (D) refer to the graphics following this Table.

TABLE 2-3

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS
MU-I
Accessory structures (3) Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section 20.08.040C.5 and Section 20.220.040L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E and Section 20.220.040F GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-3

MIXED USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-I ZONING DISTRICT TABLE 2-4

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-II NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 10,000 square feet
(1) The standards for
minimum project size, parcel
width and parcel depth are
intended to regulate sites for
development purposes only
and are not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium) purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the city's
2021-2029 Housing
Element (6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20 dwelling
units per acre.
(3) The standards for
accessory structures are
Minimum parcel width (1) 100 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1) 200 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential
uses (2)

6.1 to 40 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) for nonresidential uses

2.00 Minimum setbacks
Front None
Side, interior, single-story None (E)
Side, interior, second-story and
above, if residential use
adjoining residential or
nonresidential uses
10 feet (E)
Side, street None
Side, interior or street,
adjoining, residential uses
10 feet (F)
Rear, if nonresidential use
adjoining nonresidential use
None (G)
Rear, if residential use or
nonresidential use adjoining
residential uses
10 feet (G)
Parking area setbacks (front
and street side)
15 feet intended to regulate
development for
residential components
of a Mixed-Use
Development.

Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
TABLE 2-4

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-II NOTES
Maximum structure height 60 feet
Minimum common residential
open space for each
residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be
15 feet at any point.)
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
Minimum private residential
open space for each
residential unit. (The minimum
dimension shall be 5 feet at
any point.)
50 square feet/dwelling
unit
NOTE: The letters (E), (F), and (G) refer to the graphics following this Table.

TABLE 2-4

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS
MU-II
Accessory structures (3) Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section 20.08.040C.5 and Section 20.220.040L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E and Section 20.220.040F GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-4

MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN MU-II ZONING DISTRICT
TABLE 2-5

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-III NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 7,000 square feet
Minimum parcel width (1) 50 feet
TABLE 2-5

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-III NOTES
Minimum parcel depth (1) 120 feet (1) The standards for minimum project size, parcel
width and parcel depth are
intended to regulate sites for
development purposes only
and are not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium) purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the city's
2021-2029 Housing
Element (6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20 dwelling
units per acre.
(3) The standards for
accessory structures are
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential
uses (2)

6.1 to 18 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) for uses

1.00 Minimum setbacks
Front and street side
along Brea Boulevard
and Imperial Highway -
Parcels of less than one
acre
None permitted (H),
except for allowable
plazas and outdoor
dining areas/uses
Front and street side
along Brea Boulevard
and Imperial Highway -
Parcels of one acre or
greater
At least 50% of the
parcel frontage: None
permitted (I) Up to
50% of the parcel
frontage. (No parking
within setback
allowed.): May
maintain an average
setback of 10 feet (I)
intended to regulate
development for
residential components
of a Mixed-Use
Development.

Front, other than Brea
Boulevard or Imperial Highway
None
Side, interior, single-story None (J)
Side, interior, second-story and
above, if residential use
adjoining residential or
nonresidential uses
10 feet (J)
Side, street, other than Brea
Boulevard or Imperial
Highway
None
Side, interior or street,
adjoining, residential uses
5 feet, average (K)
Rear, if nonresidential use
adjoining nonresidential use
None (L)
Rear, if residential use or
nonresidential adjoining
residential uses
10 feet (L)
Parking area setbacks (front
and street side). (No parking
adjacent to Brea Boulevard or
Imperial Highway allowed,
except in the upper floors of a
parking structure.)
5 feet
NOTE: The letters (H), (I), (J), (K) and (L) refer to the graphics following this Table.

TABLE 2-5

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND NONRESIDENTIAL

PROJECTS IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MU-III NOTES
Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
Maximum structure height 35 feet
Minimum common residential open
space for each residential unit.
(The minimum dimension shall be
15 feet at any point.)
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
Minimum private residential open
space for each residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be 5 feet
at any point.)
50 square feet/dwelling
unit
Maximum parcel coverage 65%
Accessory structures (3) Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section 20.08.040C.5 and Section

20.220.040L
Parking and Loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E and Section

20.220.040F
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-5

MIXED-USE PROJECTS IN MU-III ZONING DISTRICT
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MU-I NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 2,500 square feet
Minimum parcel width (1) None
Minimum parcel depth (1) None
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential uses (2)

12.1 to 50 du/acre
TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT MU-I NOTES

STANDARDS
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)
for nonresidential uses

3.00 (1) The standards for
minimum project size, parcel
width and parcel depth are
intended to regulate sites for
development purposes only
and are not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium) purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the city's
2021-2029 Housing
Element (6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20 dwelling units
per acre.
(3) For structures located
on Ash Street, Birch Street,
or Brea Boulevard, north of
Imperial Highway, there is
no minimum setback
requirement. All other
setbacks shall be
measured from the
structure face to the
nearest property line.
(4) Low level patio walls may
encroach into the required
front or street side setback
up to a maximum of 5 feet.
(5) In projects with
subterranean parking,
structure heights shall be
measured from the top of
the parking deck. For
structures located on Ash
Street, Birch Street, or Brea
Boulevard, the maximum
structure height shall be 55
feet.

Front and side, street along
Ash Street, Birch Street, Brea
Boulevard and Imperial
Highway, Single-story (3)
5 feet (M)
Front and side, street along
Ash Street, Birch Street, Brea
Boulevard and Imperial
Highway, Second-story and
above (3)
10 feet (M)
Front, other than Ash Street,
Birch Street, Brea Boulevard
and Imperial highway (4)
15 feet (N)
Side, interior 5 feet (O)
Side, street, other than Ash
Street, Birch Street, Brea
Boulevard and Imperial
highway (4)
15 feet (O)
Side, interior or street (other
than Ash Street, Birch Street,
Brea Boulevard and Imperial
highway), adjoining, residential
uses
10 feet (O)
Rear 5 feet (P)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential
uses
10 feet (P)
Parking area setbacks (front
and street side). (No parking
adjacent to Brea Boulevard or
Imperial Highway allowed,
except in the upper floors of a
parking structure.)
5 feet
Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
Maximum structure height (5) 100 feet
Minimum common open space
for each residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be
15 feet at any point.)
100 square
feet/dwelling unit
Minimum private open space
for each residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
5 feet at any point.)
NOTE: The letters (M), (N), (O), and (P) refer to the graphics following this Table.

TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE I ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MU-I
Accessory structures Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section 20.08.040C.5 and Section

20.220.040L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E and Section

20.220.040F
GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-6
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-I ZONING DISTRICT TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MU-II NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 2,500 square feet
Minimum parcel width (1) None
Minimum parcel depth (1) None
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential uses (2)

6.1 to 40 du/acre
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for
nonresidential uses

2.00 Minimum setbacks
Front (3) 15 feet (Q)
TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE II ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-II NOTES
Side, interior 5 feet (R) (1) The standards for
minimum project size, parcel
width and parcel depth are
intended to regulate sites for
development purposes only
and are not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium) purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the city's
2021-2029 Housing
Element (6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20 dwelling
units per acre.
(3) Low level patio walls may
encroach into the required
front or street side setback
up to a maximum of 5 feet.
(4) In projects with
subterranean parking,
structure heights shall be
measured from the top of
the parking deck.

Side, street (3) 15 feet (R)
Side, interior or street,
adjoining nonresidential uses
10 feet (R)
Rear 15 feet (S)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential
uses
20 feet (S)
Parking area setbacks (front
and street side)
15 feet
Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
Maximum structure height (4) 60 feet
Minimum common open
space for each residential unit.
(The minimum dimension shall
be 15 feet at any point.)
100 square
feet/dwelling unit
Minimum private open space
for each residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be
5 feet at any point.)
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
Accessory structures Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section

20.08.040C.5 and
Section

20.220.040L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E
and Section

20.220.040F
NOTE: The letters (Q), (R), and (S) refer to the graphics following this Table.

GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-7
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-II ZONING DISTRICT TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

IN MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MU-III NOTES
Minimum project size (1) 7,000 square feet (1) The standards for minimum project size,
parcel width and
parcel depth are
intended to regulate
sites for development
purposes only and are
not intended to
establish minimum
dimensions for
ownership or
leasehold (e.g.
condominium)
purposes.
(2) For Focused
Development Sites
specified in the
city's 2021-2029
Housing Element
(6th Cycle), the
minimum residential
density is 20
dwelling units per
Minimum parcel width (1) 50 feet
Minimum parcel depth (1) 120 feet
Minimum/maximum allowable
density range for residential uses
(2)

6.1 to 14 du/acre (See
Section

20.258.030A.4)
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for
nonresidential uses

1.00 Front and side, street along Brea
Boulevard and Imperial Highway
Stand alone
residential not
allowed on Brea
Boulevard or Imperial
Highway
Front, other than Brea Boulevard or
Imperial Highway (3)
15 feet (T)
Side, interior 5 feet (U)
Side, street other than Brea
Boulevard or Imperial Highway (3)
15 feet (U)
Side, interior or street, adjoining
nonresidential uses
10 feet (U)
Rear 15 feet (V)
Rear, adjoining nonresidential uses 20 feet (V) acre.
(3) Low level patio
walls may encroach
into the required front
or street side setback
up to a maximum of 5
feet.
(4) In projects with
subterranean
parking, structure
heights shall be
measured from the
top of the parking
deck.

Parking area setbacks (front and
street side). No parking adjacent to
Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway
allowed, except in the upper floors
of a parking structure.)
5 feet
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

MU-III NOTES
Minimum distance between
structures located on the same
parcel
None
Maximum structure height (4) 35 feet
Minimum common open
space for each residential unit.
(The minimum dimension shall
be 15 feet at any point.)
100 square
feet/dwelling unit
Minimum private open space
for each residential unit. (The
minimum dimension shall be
5 feet at any point.)
75 square feet/dwelling
unit
Maximum parcel coverage
(not including parking decks)
65%
NOTE: The letters (T), (U), and (V) refer to the graphics following this Table.

TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR "STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN

MIXED-USE III ZONING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS
MU-III
Accessory structures Section 20.08.035F
Landscaping Section 20.236.040M
Lighting Section 20.08.040C.5 and Section 20.220.040L
Parking and loading Section 20.08.040
Signs Chapter 20.28
Walls and fences Section 20.236.040E and Section 20.220.040F GRAPHICS FOR TABLE 2-8
"STAND ALONE" RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN MU-III ZONING DISTRICT

20.258.030. Specific development standards for all mixed-use projects.

This section provides standards for the development of mixed-use projects. The primary intent of these development standards is to balance the needs of nonresidential uses for access, visibility, parking, loading, safety, and possibly extended hours of operation with the needs of residential uses for privacy, security, and relative quiet.

A. Integration of uses.

1. Integration defined. Potential ways to integrate the uses allowed in MixedUse 50 (MU-50) and Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18) MU-I (Mixed Use I), MU-II (MixedUse II), and MU-III (Mixed-Use III) zoning districts include:
a. Vertical integration. A mix of nonresidential uses (i.e., commercial, retail, and/or office) located on the ground floor with residential dwelling units located above.
b. Horizontal integration. A mix of nonresidential uses located on the primary street frontage of a parcel and residential uses located at the rear of a parcel.
c. Combined approach. A combination of vertical and horizontal integration of nonresidential and residential uses.

2. Mixed-Use 50 (MU-50) MU-I zoning districts. In MU-50I (Mixed-Use I) zoning districts, nonresidential and residential uses shall be vertically integrated whenever possible; however, stand-alone residential projects and stand-alone nonresidential projects are allowed when planned and designed as an integrated element of a larger mixed-use development area.

3. MU-II zoning districts. In MU-II (Mixed-Use II) zoning districts, both vertical and/or horizontal integration of nonresidential and residential uses shall be allowed; however, stand-alone residential projects and stand-alone nonresidential projects are allowed when planned and designed as an integrated element of a larger mixed-use development area.

4. Mixed-Use 18 (MU-18)MU-Ill zoning districts. In MU-18III (Mixed-Use III) zoning districts, both vertical and/or horizontal integration of nonresidential and residential uses shall be allowed subject to the following:
a. Parcels of one (1) acre or greater. Parcels of one (1) acre or greater in total net area shall provide a vertical and/or horizontal mix of nonresidential and residential uses.
b. Parcels of less than one (1) acre. Parcels of less than one (1) acre in total net area may either:
(1) Provide a mix of nonresidential and residential uses; or (2) Incorporate stand-alone residential projects at a maximum density of fourteen (14) du/acre or stand-alone nonresidential projects. For parcels fronting Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway, no stand-alone residential projects shall be allowed. Nonresidential projects and access serving nonresidential projects (except for live/work facilities) shall not be allowed on Walnut Avenue.

B. Lot Consolidation Incentive Program. In order to encourage the assemblage of smaller existing parcels into larger parcels that can be more efficiently developed into a mixed-use project, the following incentives are offered:

1. Allowable incentives for parcel consolidation:
a. Reduction in on-site required parking for a mixed-use project, up to a maximum of 20%.
b. Increase in maximum total sign area, up to a maximum of 20%. c. Increase in maximum lot coverage, up to a maximum of 10%. d. Increase in maximum building height, up to a maximum of 10%. e. Reduction in common and/or private open space requirements, up to a maximum of 10%.
f. Expedited permit plan check reviews.
g. City participation in provision of infrastructure (e.g., installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, installation of streetscape, undergrounding of utilities, upgrading of utilities, etc.).
h. Deferred development impact and/or permitting fees.

2. Parcel consolidation thresholds:
a. Consolidation of existing small parcels into a development project site of one acre or greater up to two acres: Any two of the allowable incentives identified above, except for subsections B.1.f, B.1.g, and B.1.h of this section.
b. Consolidation of existing small parcels into a development project site of two acres or greater: Any four of the allowable incentives identified above.

C. Development standards generally. Mixed-use projects shall comply with the development standards in Section 20.258.040 Design Standards. this paragraph in addition to the standards in paragraphs D through O, below.

1. Uses located in a single structure. For a mixed-use project where nonresidential and residential uses are located in a single structure, the density, floor area ratio (FAR), height of structures, parcel depth, parcel size, parcel width, and setbacks identified in Tables 2-23 through 2-8 shall apply.

2. Uses located in separate structures. For a mixed-use project where nonresidential uses and residential uses are located in separate structure(s), the following shall apply:
a. Nonresidential development.
(1) Tables 2-23, 2-4, and 2-5 (development standards for mixed use and nonresidential projects in the MU-18 and MU-50Mixed-Use I, Mixed-Use II, and Mixed-Use III zoning districts, respectively) shall apply.
b. Multi-family residential development.
(1) Tables 2-36, 2-7, and 2-8 (development standards for "standalone" residential projects in the MU-18 and MU-50Mixed-Use I, MixedUse II, and Mixed-Use III zoning districts, respectively) shall apply.

D. Design standards.

1. Generally. A mixed-use development project shall be designed and constructed to:
a. Be pedestrian in its focus.
b. Allow for vehicles to park once.
c. Be compatible with and complement adjacent land uses. d. Maintain the scale and character of development along Birch Street, Brea Boulevard, and Imperial Highway, and provide a transition to the adjacent residential uses in the surrounding area

2. Consistent use of architectural details and materials. Architectural style and use of quality materials shall be consistent throughout an entire mixed-use project. However, differences in architectural details and/or materials may occur to differentiate between the nonresidential and residential portions of the project.

Dwelling units shall exhibit a residential character. Loading areas and recycling and refuse storage facilities shall be compatible in architectural design and details with the overall project.

3. Features.
a. Street level features. Long expanses of blank walls or an unbroken series of garage doors shall be prohibited.
b. Pedestrian-oriented features. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the building frontage facing a public street or pedestrian way shall be devoted to pedestrian-oriented features (e.g., pedestrian entrances; landscaping; transparent display windows; windows affording views into retail, office, or lobby spaces, etc.). The review authority may reduce this percentage on a case-by-case basis.
c. Upper level features. Upper floor balconies, bays, and windows that overlook the street shall be provided whenever opportunities exist for such features.
d. Rooflines and setbacks. Projects shall provide a variety of roof designs as determined to be suitable by the Director.
e. Storefronts. The design of ground floor storefronts shall provide primary pedestrian access directly from the adjacent public street frontage, and include different setbacks and/or design features including, but not limited to, overhangs, awnings, and trellis, to visually differentiate the storefronts from other levels.
f. Entrances. When nonresidential and residential uses are located in the same structure, separate pedestrian entrances shall be provided for each use. The entrances for nonresidential uses shall be designed to visually distinct from the entrances for residential uses.
g. Visual relationship between multiple structures. Multiple structures on a single site shall be designed to create a strong visual relationship between and among the structures. Architectural treatment of structures shall be consistent on all sides.
h. Preservation of neighborhood character. The design of new infill development shall respect, complement, and be compatible with the scale, style, theme, and design of established structures and neighborhoods.

E. Landscaping standards.

1. Consistent with landscaping design guidelines. The landscaping of a mixeduse project shall be consistent with the requirements of § 20.236.040.M.

2. Open space. Common open space areas above the ground level shall be landscaped using containerized plant materials that are irrigated by an automatic irrigation system and adequately drained.

3. Street trees. Street trees shall be required in compliance with the city's Master Street Tree Plan.

F. Lighting standards. Lighting for nonresidential uses shall be appropriately designed, located, and shielded to ensure that they do not negatively impact the residential uses in compliance with § 20.08.040.C.5 (Light and Glare).

G. Open space standards. The common and private open spaces required for residential dwelling units shall be designed to limit intrusion by nonresidents. In the case of an infill development project, the Review Authority may approve a reduction in the required open space (common and/or private) for the residential component of mixed-use development projects when it finds that all reasonable attempts to fulfill the requirements have been exhausted and the open space is not able to be accommodated due to the urban infill characteristic of the development site.

H. Operational standards.

1. Hours of operation. Outdoor nonresidential uses in mixed-use projects shall be prohibited from operating between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. A conditional use permit granted in compliance with § 20.408.030 (Conditional Use Permit) may modify these hours.

2. . Joint tenants and owners association.
a. A joint tenants and owners association shall be formed to ensure the well being of each tenant and owner in a mixed-use project. b. The association bylaws, including voting rights, shall be subject to review by the City Attorney and approval by the Director The association's bylaws shall include the following:
(1) Assignment of parking spaces per each use.
(2) Identification of maintenance responsibilities for landscaping, parking facilities, and recycling and refuse storage facilities. (3) Noise notification procedures.
(4) Relationship between uses regarding association representation. (5) Voting procedures.
(6) Procedures for solving problems that may arise between the different types of uses or residents.

3. Loading and unloading activities. Where applicable, the covenants, conditions, and restrictions of a mixed-use project shall indicate the times when the loading and unloading of goods may occur on the street, provided that in no event shall loading or unloading take place after 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. on any day of the week.

4. Noise notification.
a. Residents, whether owners or tenants, of a mixed-use development project shall be notified in writing before taking up residence that they will be living in an urban type of environment and that the noise levels may be higher than a typical residential area.
b. The covenants, conditions, and restrictions of a mixed-use project shall require that the residents acknowledge their receipt of the written noise notification. Their signatures shall confirm receipt and understanding of this information.

5. Nuisance mitigation. The location and design of recycling and refuse storage facilities shall mitigate nuisances from odors when residential uses might be impacted.

6. Sound mitigation. Residential dwelling units shall be designed to be sound attenuated against present and future project noise. New projects or new nonresidential uses in existing projects shall provide an acoustical analysis report, by an acoustical engineer, describing the acoustical design features of the structure required to satisfy the exterior and interior noise standards.

I. Parking facilities standards.

1. Number of parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces shall comply with the requirements In § 20.08.040 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). Guest parking shall be provided for the residential dwelling units. Applicants for a mixed-use project shall prepare and submit a parking study (including any request for a parking reduction) for review and decision by the applicable review authority and a parking management plan for review and decision by the Director.

2. Separate or shared parking facilities. Parking facilities may be separate or shared for nonresidential uses and residential uses.

3. Loading areas. Loading areas for nonresidential uses shall be located as far as possible from residential units and shall be completely screened from view from the residential portion of the project and streets in compliance with subsections 20.236.040. E (Walls and Fences) and 20.220.040. F (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and subparagraph K. (Screening and buffering standards), below. Loading areas shall be compatible in architectural design and details with the overall project. The location and design of loading areas shall mitigate nuisances from odors when residential uses might be impacted.

4. Site access driveways. Separate site access driveways shall be provided, whenever possible, for nonresidential and residential uses. Site access driveways shall incorporate distinctive architectural elements, landscape features, and signs to help differentiate access to nonresidential parking areas from access to residential parking areas.

5. Enclosed parking. If enclosed parking is provided for the entire mixed-use complex, separate areas/levels shall be provided for nonresidential and residential uses with separate building entrances, whenever possible, subject to confirmation and approval by the applicable review authority.

6. Ingress and egress. Vehicular circulation shall be designed to direct traffic away from residential streets to the greatest extent feasible.

J. Recycling and refuse storage facilities standards. Recycling and refuse storage facilities for nonresidential uses shall be located as far as possible from residential units and shall be completely screened from view from the residential portion of the project and streets in compliance with §§

20.236.040.E (Walls and Fences) and 20.220.040.F (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and subparagraph K (Screening and buffering standards) below.

Recycling and refuse storage facilities for nonresidential uses should be compatible in architectural design and details with the overall project. The location and design of trash enclosures shall mitigate nuisances from odors when residential uses might be impacted.

K. Screening and buffering standards.

1. Loading areas and recycling and refuse storage facilities. Loading areas and recycling and refuse storage facilities for nonresidential uses shall be completely screened from view from adjacent residential portions of the project or other adjacent residential uses.

2. Roof-mounted equipment. Roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened from public views from the ground elevation.

3. Noise-generating equipment. Noise-generating equipment (e.g., refrigeration units, air conditioning, exhaust fans, etc.) shall require special consideration in their location and screening in order to avoid creating a nuisance.

L. Security standards. Structures shall be designed to minimize the personal security risks of uses and to minimize the opportunities for vandalism and theft.

M. Sign standards. The design of signs shall comply with Chapter 20.28 (Signs).

N. Site organization standards.

1. Limitations on location of residential uses in the Mixed-Use III zone. In horizontal mixed-use projects along Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway, residential uses shall not occupy ground floor space within the first fifty (50) feet of a parcel measured from the front property line. In the Mixed-Use III zone, within vertical mixed-use projects along Brea Boulevard or Imperial Highway, residential uses shall not occupy any ground floor space, along the major street frontage, except for entry lobbies. Residential uses may occupy street frontages along secondary/side streets as determined by the Director.

2. Location of nonresidential uses along street frontages. a. Nonresidential uses shall be located along street frontages and shall have a minimum depth of fifty (50) feet. The Director may reduce the depth requirements for nonresidential uses located on a secondary street. b. On corner parcels, the nonresidential space shall turn (wrap around) the corner for a distance of at least thirty (30) feet along secondary/side streets.
c. A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the street frontage along major or primary streets shall be occupied by nonresidential uses. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) may be occupied by lobby entrances to residential uses and pedestrian amenities (e.g., plaza, courtyard) The Director may reduce/adjust the percentage frontage requirements.

3. Entrances. Primary building entrances shall be oriented to the major street on which the structure has frontage, street corner, courtyard, plaza, park, or other structures on the site but not to interior blocks or parking lots/structures. A structure may have other entrances as long as direct, barrier-free pedestrian access is provided to all entrances.

4. Sharing of common open space. Mixed-use structures shall be arranged to create opportunities for common open space for the residential uses. In general, common open space areas for residential uses shall be separated from nonresidential uses on the site. However, the sharing of common open space may be allowed by the applicable review authority when it is clear that the open space will provide direct benefit to residents of the project and subject to the following limitations.
a. Up to thirty percent (30%) of the required common open space for residential uses in a horizontal mixed-use project may be provided within the nonresidential component of the project.
b. Up to sixty percent (60%) of the required common open space for residential uses in a vertical mixed-use project may be provided within the nonresidential component of the project.

5. Pedestrian environment. Site planning shall integrate the street pedestrian environment with the nonresidential uses through the use of courtyards, plazas, street furniture, and walkways. Public and private walkways, passages, paseos, and related facilities shall be provided, whenever possible. Pedestrian access to mixed-use structures shall be from the sidewalk. Enhanced pedestrian amenities (i.e., courtyard, plaza, paseo) shall be required for mixed-use projects located along Brea Boulevard and Imperial Highway in the MU-III (Mixed-Use III) zoning district.

O. Historic structures. The standards in this section may not apply where they conflict with the design or character of the architecture of existing structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Buildings, or Structures; the California State Inventory of Historical Sites and Buildings; the Orange County Historic Register; or the Brea Historic Resources Register.

Refer to Chapter 20.60. (Historic Preservation) for design guidelines for renovating or rehabilitating historic structures.”

4. New Subsection 20.258.040 (Design Standards) of Chapter 20.258 (Mixed-Use Zoning Districts) is added to include the following addition:
“20.258.40 Design Standards.

A. Site Design

1. Building Placement and Orientation.
a. Limitations on location of residential uses.
i. Within mixed-use projects along Brea Boulevard, Birch Street, State College Boulevard, and Imperial Highway, residential uses shall not occupy any ground floor space, along the major street frontage, except for entry lobbies and/or public or private open space.

Residential uses may occupy street frontages along secondary/side streets.
b. Street wall along Brea Boulevard, Birch Street, Randolph Avenue, and Imperial Highway. Where adjacent properties establish a continuous street wall along the primary frontage, new buildings shall align to maintain this street wall, while allowing for articulation through recessed or projected facades and entrances as well as outdoor programmed space like courtyards, plazas, and outdoor dining.

2. Vehicular Parking and Access.
a. Limitations on location of residential uses.

Projects shall be designed so that garage doors and the vehicle side of open carports are not visible from the primary street.
b. Limitations on location of residential uses.

Primary vehicular access to parking lots shall be located on side streets or alleys. Access from Imperial Highway will only be allowed in the event side streets or alleys are not available and shall not exceed a maximum of one vehicular access point per 250 lineal feet of street frontage. c. Sites shall be designed to minimize conflicts between residential vehicles and loading and service areas. Adequate space for loading and service activities shall be provided.
d. Loading and service areas shall be oriented to avoid disruption with the flow of traffic through vehicular parking areas. Additionally, loading and service areas shall not be placed adjacent to residential dwelling units or common open space.

3. Pedestrian Circulation and Access.
a. On-site pedestrian walkways shall be provided to connect to public sidewalks leading to parks, schools, bus stops, and other public spaces. b. A minimum of one pedestrian connection to the existing public right-ofway shall be provided for every 100 linear feet of frontage. c. A direct connection to the public sidewalk shall be provided to connect usable public open space including courtyards, plazas, and walkways.

4. Site Organization Standards.
a. Sharing of common open space. Mixed-use structures shall be arranged to create opportunities for common open space for attached residential uses. In general, common open space areas for residential uses shall be separated from nonresidential uses on the site. However, the sharing of common open space may be allowed by the applicable review authority when it is clear that the open space will provide direct benefit to residents of the project and subject to the following limitations. (1) Up to thirty percent (30%) of the required common open space for residential uses in a horizontal mixed-use project may be provided within the nonresidential component of the project.
(2) Up to sixty percent (60%) of the required common open space for residential uses in a vertical mixed-use project may be provided within the nonresidential component of the project.
(3) Common open spaces for residential uses shall be oriented away from Imperial Highway and preferably located between the rear property line and primary structure.
b. Recycling and Refuse Storage Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage facilities for nonresidential uses shall be located as far as possible from residential units and shall be completely screened from view from the residential portion of the project and streets in compliance with §§

20.236.040.E (Walls and Fences) and 20.220.040.F (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) and subparagraph K (Screening and buffering standards) below.

B. Building Form and Design

1. Building Form, Massing, and Articulation
a. Building Form and Vertical Hierarchy. Building wall planes that extend vertically two or more stories shall have a clearly defined base, body, and top. One or more of the following methods may be used to achieve this:
- Changes in materials and/or colors from floor to floor. - Variations in wall plane depth, roofline, or roof eave. - Architectural detailing.
- Differentiating window and fenestration size and/or pattern. b. Wall Plane Variation. Street facing building facades shall not extend more than 50 feet horizontally without a minimum variation in wall plane depth of at least three feet within the MU-50 zone. Street facing building facades located along Imperial Highway shall not extend more than 30 feet horizontally without a minimum variation in wall plane depth of at least two feet within the MU-18 zone.
c. 360 Architecture. Buildings shall be designed and articulated with common details, articulation, materials, and elements on all sides. (1) Design elements shall include a mix of materials, window treatments, awnings, moldings, projecting eaves, dormers, trellises, and/or balconies.
(2) Rear and side building elevations visible from a public right-of-way shall feature enhanced architectural treatments similar to front building elevation’s architectural treatments.
(3) Rear and side elevations shall feature the same materials, colors, window and door styles, roof style and pitches, balconies, and architectural treatments as found on the primary street facing elevation.

2. Rooflines
a. Roofline Variation. Roof lines shall not extend more than a length of 50 feet horizontally within the MU-50 zone and 30 feet horizontally within the MU-18 zone without at least one prominent change as described below:
- Variation in roof form, such as hip, gable, shed, and flat with parapet.
- Variation in architectural elements, such as parapets or varying cornices.
- Variation of roof height of at least 18 inches (as measured from the highest point of each roof line).
b. Flat Roofs and Parapets.
(1) Flat roofs shall be surrounded with a parapet along exterior perimeters.
(2) All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view so as not to be visible from a common open space or public right-of-way. (3) Interior side of parapet walls shall not be visible from a common open space or public right-of-way.
(4) Parapets shall be capped with precast treatment, continuous banding, projecting cornices, dentils, or similar edge treatment.

3. Building and Dwelling Unit Entrances
a. Nonresidential and Common Multifamily Primary Entrances.

Nonresidential uses located within buildings fronting Brea Boulevard, Birch Street, State College Boulevard, and Imperial Highway shall have primary building entrances oriented towards the street and shall include the following:
i. Weather protection coverings such as awnings or recessed doorways with a minimum depth of 36 inches.
ii. Decorative and/or accent paving to denote the entrance. b. Individual Unit Entrances. Individual residential unit entrances shall include weather protection coverings, including awnings or recessed doorways with a minimum depth of 24 inches and shall be designed to include a minimum of two (2) of the following architectural detailing features:
- Stylistically consistent lighting features illuminating the entryway. - Feature window details.
- One or more accent materials.
- Porches or stoops.

4. Windows and Doors
a. Privacy. Windows shall be placed to avoid direct alignment with windows and doors of adjacent residential dwelling units and nonresidential uses.

Windows within 10 feet of adjacent uses shall be designed including one of the following:
- Offset new windows a minimum of 12 inches from any windows on adjacent uses to avoid line of site into existing windows. - Apply non-transparent or obscured glazing, such as
frosted/patterned glass or non-operable opaque windows. Reflective glazing is not permitted.
b. Window Treatment. Windows shall be recessed a minimum of two inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall or shall have a trim or windowsill a minimum of one inch in depth.
c. Windows Facing a Major Public Street. Windows located above ground and fronting Brea Boulevard, Birch Street, State College Boulevard, and Imperial Highway shall be designed with decorative window trim, shutters, awnings, lintels, and/or trellises, consistent with the selected architectural style.

5. Materials and Colors
a. Colors. A minimum of one (1) primary color and one (1) accent color shall be used.
b. Accent Materials. Primary street facing elevations shall feature accent materials that highlight building features. Accent materials include glass, tile, brick, stone, concrete, or plaster.
c. Material Transition. All changes in material shall occur at inside corners of intersecting walls and wrap building corners.
d. Color Transition. Color transitions shall not occur on wall planes and instead color transitions shall occur at inside corners of intersecting walls or architectural features.
e. Utilitarian Element Materials and Colors. Utilitarian elements shall feature a minimum of one (1) material of color found on the accompanying on-site structure.

C. Parcels Adjacent to Single-Family Residential (R-1)

1. Loading and service areas, operations that generate noise or odors, and recycling and refuse storage facilities shall be located a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any parcel zoned Single-Family Residential (R-1). If compliance with this setback requirement is not feasible due to site constraints, a seven foot wall should be constructed to screen any loading and service area, noise and odorgenerating operation, or recycle and refuse storage facility.

2. HVAC systems shall be screened with parapet walls if placed on roofs or securely placed within an equipment enclosure if placed somewhere along the ground level. HVAC systems with low noise ratings or designed with features to reduce noise shall be prioritized.

3. All exterior lighting shall be directed internally within the property to minimize light pollution and mitigate impacts to adjacent single-family residences. 4 Noise-producing speakers shall not be oriented towards adjacent singlefamily residences.

D. Historic structures. The standards in this section may not apply where they conflict with the design or character of the architecture of existing structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Buildings, or Structures; the California State Inventory of Historical Sites and Buildings; the Orange County Historic Register; or the Brea Historic Resources Register. Refer to Chapter 20.60. (Historic Preservation) for design guidelines for renovating or rehabilitating historic structures.”

ATTACHMENT B
Brea 2050: Where Opportunity Meets Community
Notable Community Outreach Activities
Date Outreach Activity Description
May 6, 2024 City-wide mailer
A physical mailer containing information about
the Project was sent to every known address in
`the City of Brea
May 11, 2024
Pop-up booth at the
Public Works/Fire
Department Open House
City staff hosted a pop-up booth, providing
information about the Project
May 13 to July
6, 2024 City-wide survey The public was invited to complete a 10-question survey (available both on and offline) May 6, 2024 to
present
Project fact sheet
distribution
Availability and distribution of the Project fact
sheet for the Community to learn about the
project at a glance
June 5, 2024 Community open house City staff and the City’s Consultant team hosted an in-person open house to collect public input
June 13, 2024
to February
18, 2026
Community Steering
Committee meetings
A 16-person Community Steering Committee,
comprised of a City Council member,
Commissioners and community members, held
seven meetings to provide input on various
topics
July 30 to
August 6, 2024
Brea Core area
stakeholder
interviews/survey
City’s consultant team hosted on-line interviews
with various stakeholders within the Brea Core
area, and distributed surveys to those who could
not participate in the interview
November 27,
2024
Draft Community Vision
Plan distribution
City staff distributed the draft Community Vision
Plan to the public
December 3,
2024 City Council meeting
City Council was presented with the Community
Vision Plan during its regularly scheduled
meeting
March 4, 2025
Former City
elected/executive staff
meeting
City staff held a meeting with former City
elected/executive staff to receive feedback
April 15, 2025 City Council Study
Session
Land Use Map discussion and direction to
proceed
August 25 to
September 24,
2025
Notice of Preparation
(NOP) and Scoping
Meeting
A NOP was circulated for review for the
Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
and an in-person scoping meeting was held
January 27,
2026
Planning Commission
meeting
Planning Commission was provided an update
on the Project and timeline
February-April
2026 Social media marketing Handouts, City website, BreaTV Ad, Social media posts, water bill insert, City newsletters February 4,
2026
Development Committee
Meeting
Development Committee was provided an
update on the Project timeline
February 12,
2026
Public release of draft
documents
General Plan, Brea Core Specific Plan, and
Draft PEIR released for review
February 12 to
March 30,
2026
Notice of Availability
(NOA) and public
comment period
A NOA was circulated for review for the PEIR
March 5, 2026 Brea Talks City Podcast
City staff providing information on general
plans, project overview, and information on
the Community Open House
March 12,
2026 Community Open House
City staff and the City’s Consultant team hosted
an in-person open house where the community
was invited to learn more about the effort,
review highlights of the draft and proposed land
use map, timeline, ask questions and share their
comments.

April 2, 2026 Brea-Star Progress
Notice
Planning Commission meeting for City Council
recommendation was noticed
General Plan
Public Hearing Draft
April 2026

ATTACHMENT C
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2 City Council
Mayor Cecilia Hupp
Mayor Pro Tem Marty Simonoff
Council Member Christine Marick
Council Member Blair Stewart
Council Member Steven Vargas
Planning Commission
Chair Melanie Schlotterbeck
Vice Chair Blake Perez
Commissioner Tom Donini
Commissioner Ted Gribble
Commissioner William (Bill) Madden
Executive Team
Kristin Griffith, City Manager
Jason Killebrew, Assistant City Manager/
Community Development Director
Michael Ho, Public Works Director
Adam Hawley, Chief of Police
Carrie Hernandez, Director of
Community Services
Monica Lo, Director of Administrative Services
Dan Mielke, Fire Chief
City Staff
Maribeth Tinio, City Planner
Joanne Hwang, Former City Planner
Jessica Newton, Senior Planner
Ryan Chapman, City Engineer
Consultants
De Novo Planning Group (Lead Consultant)
Harris & Associates
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
Community Steering
Committee
Cecilia Hupp, City Council Representative
Irene Rifilato, Parks, Recreation and Human
Services Commission Representative
Robyn Price, Cultural Arts Commission Representative
Blake Perez, Planning Commission Representative
Darlene Chandler, Traffic Committee Representative
Brinda Leon, Brea-Olinda Unified
School District Representative
Nathaniel Acosta
Finland Alejo
Rachel Buenviaje
Thomas Dunhill
Doug Green
Jason Kraft
Andy Parsons
Paul Prunean
Laurel Reimer
Mayur Shelat
3 Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 9
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 29
MOBILITY 73
COMMUNITY RESOURCES 121
PUBLIC SAFETY 165
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 223
HOUSING 239
APPENDIX A: URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK 243
APPENDIX B: CROSS SECTIONS 261
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Introduction
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8 I ntroduction
9 INTRODUCTION
Brea, one of the oldest communities within Orange
County, was incorporated in 1917 as the “city of
oil, oranges, and opportunity”. The areas comprising current day Brea were once part of the large land holdings of the San Gabriel Mission established in 1771 by the Franciscan Padres. Vast herds of Mexican cattle pastured on all the land in and
surrounding Brea during the Mission period and
the subsequent Rancho era. In 1863, thousands
of acres of Rancho lands, including Brea, were
acquired by Abel Stearns, a Los Angeles businessman who later leased much of his land to sheep ranchers. Brea was a place where natural tar
seeped from the hillsides. Early accounts describe
Indigenous people and pioneers using oil-soaked
earth for fuel and for practical purposes such as
heating homes and waterproofing roofs. The name
“Brea,” which means tar in Spanish, came to identify the small settlement that grew up in this landscape and foreshadowed the role that petroleum would play in the community’s early development.

In 1894, Union Oil Company purchased roughly
1,200 acres in the hills above present-day Brea
for oil development, and in 1898 the first major
producing well, Olinda Oil Well No. 1, came in,
sparking an oil boom in the Brea and Olinda area.

Businesses and small industries soon grew up to
serve oil field workers and their families, and an
actual town began to take shape. The community
that had been mapped as Randolph was officially
refiled under the new name of Brea on January 19,
1911, and the City of Brea incorporated on February
23, 1917, with a population of about 752 residents.

City histories describe Brea as one of the oldest
communities in Orange County and refer to its early
identity as a “city of oil, oranges, and opportunity.”
Brea’s oil boom lasted into the 1940s, after which
declining production was accompanied by steady
suburban growth. City histories note that as oil production waned, the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s brought many new housing developments and
businesses, and that in particular the 1950s and
1960s brought an “avalanche of housing and new
businesses,” with the population more than doubling each decade as Brea started as a small oil town and grew into a larger community. Major
transportation and commercial investments in the
1970s, including the opening of the Orange Freeway (SR-57) and construction of the Brea Mall, helped establish Brea as a regional commercial
center, while industrial parks and office districts
took advantage of the City’s strategic location in
the middle of Southern California.

INTRODUCTION
Building upon its rich legacy of opportunity, Brea is charting a visionary course toward 2050 by harmonizing innovative urban revitalization with the preservation of its distinctive small-town character. The City is committed to fostering a resilient, self-sustaining community through strategic multi-modal connectivity, responsible growth, and the protection of its breathtaking natural open spaces. By prioritizing forward-thinking infrastructure and inclusive services, Brea ensures a vibrant, high-quality lifestyle that will empower residents and businesses to thrive for generations to come. 10 In 2026, Brea has grown into a thriving City of
approximately 46,000 residents, drawing tens of
thousands of workers and visitors daily to its regional shopping, employment, and entertainment hubs.

Landmarks like the Brea Mall, Downtown Brea, City
Hall Park, and the Civic and Cultural Center reflect
its evolution from oil town to a modern and self-sustaining City. City plans emphasize Brea’s enduring small-town charm and civic pride, now paired with
the amenities of a modern urban center.

Brea has become well known for a high-quality
lifestyle and upbeat business tempo, and ongoing
and new development proposals are expected into
the future. As Southern California becomes more
densely populated and increasingly urban, Brea
is well positioned to lead the way in striking good
balance on emerging issues. Revitalization of existing properties will remain an important dynamic for Brea. Development concepts now in place honor
the past through timely preservation of historically
relevant resources while still encouraging more
efficient infrastructure and improved buildings to
handle expanding human needs. Exciting infill projects will continue to be a cornerstone of economic development for the City. Brea is committed to
responsible growth, which includes the protection
of nearby open space. The City is bordered by a
significant natural wildlife corridor, Tonner Canyon,
that also serves as a rare scenic break within the
area’s urban sprawl. Working in conjunction with
neighboring communities, Brea has attracted
national interest from parks and environmental
organizations that recognize the significance of its
setting. Nearby hillsides may well represent the best
legacy for the future.

I ntroduction
11 Brea 2050
Brea last comprehensively updated its General Plan
in 2003. Since 2003, Brea has experienced substantial changes in development patterns, demographics, regional transportation dynamics, and State planning
law. To respond to these evolving conditions, in 2024
the City initiated the Brea 2050 planning effort, which includes a Focused General Plan Update and the
Brea Core Specific Plan, supported by a comprehensive environmental review program. This updated General Plan refreshes the City’s long-term policy
direction, aligns local goals with State requirements,
and provides a clear, user-friendly policy framework
to guide decision making through 2050. Brea 2050
reflects extensive public outreach, which is a hallmark of policymaking in Brea.

Scope and Content of
the General Plan
California law requires every city and county to
adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan
to guide its physical development and to update
it periodically. A general plan is a “constitution” or
“blueprint” for the future physical and economic
development of a city or county. All future planning
decisions and project approvals must be consistent
with the general plan, including but not limited to
area plans, specific plans, master plans, subdivisions, public works projects, public services, and zoning decisions.

State law (Government Code Section 65302)
requires general plans to address specific elements: Land Use, Mobility (Circulation), Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety.

The topic of Environmental Justice must also be
addressed as relevant to the local community. In
addition to these mandatory Elements, cities and
counties may include optional Elements to address
local priorities. The degree of specificity and level
of detail of each Element need only reflect local
conditions and circumstances. All general plans
must be consistent with the requirements of State
law and address the relevant items addressed in
Government Code Section 65300 and related
statutes.

A general plan has four defining features:
• General. As the name implies, a general plan
provides general guidance across several
topical areas, such as land use, transportation,
infrastructure, public safety, environmental sustainability, and resource management. • Comprehensive. A general plan addresses a
wide range of topics, including the State-mandated elements listed above. • Long-Range. A general plan provides guidance on achieving a long-range vision of the future for a city or county. To reach this envisioned future, the general plan includes goals and policies that address both near-term and
long-term objectives, guiding progress over a
20-year horizon or more.
• Integrated and Coherent. A general plan
provides a unified framework based on a
consistent set of assumptions and projections to assess future community needs (e.g., housing, employment, public services, and
infrastructure). This cohesive approach helps
communicate the vision for the local jurisdiction to the community and provides landowners, businesses, and developers greater clarity and certainty about how planning decisions
will be made and implemented.

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12 Brea General Plan Elements
Land UseCirculationConservationOpen SpaceNoiseSafetyEnvironmental JusticeHousingOptional Topics Community Development ▲ ▲
Mobility ▲ ▲
Community Resources ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Public Safety ▲ ▲ ▲
Economic Development ▲
Housing ▲ ▲
Organization of the General
Plan Elements
Each Element (i.e., chapter) of the General Plan is
organized into a set of goals, policies, and implementation actions. Each goal is supported by a particular set of policies and actions to implement and achieve that goal. The General Plan is supported
by the General Plan Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR), intended to be used in conjunction
with this General Plan and to serve as companion
to this policy document.

The General Plan also contains a land use diagram,
which serves as a general guide to the distribution
of land uses throughout the City. The General Plan
addresses all the elements required by State law.

The table below identifies the Elements included in
the General Plan and the corresponding requirement in State law.

Table IN-1 Relationship Between General Plan Elements and State Requirements 13 Community Development Element
The Community Development Element serves as a
comprehensive blueprint for the physical development of Brea and addresses the building blocks of the community, the land use patterns and intensities,
backbone infrastructure, and the visual character
of public places and private development. The
Community Development Element addresses the
topics of land use planning, community design and
placemaking, neighborhood preservation, hillside
development infrastructure, growth management,
and environmental justice (which is also touched
upon in other Elements of the General Plan). The
Community Development Element is supported by
an Appendix which addresses urban design; the
Urban Design Framework identifies key components that define the City’s visual form and provides a broad structure to guide future development.

Mobility Element
The Mobility Element (also referred to as the Circulation Element), supports the provision of a safe, efficient, and adequate multimodal circulation
system. The Mobility Element addresses the topics
of regional circulation, local circulation, complete
streets, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and public
transportation.

Community Resources Element
The Community Resources Element recognizes
Brea’s strong sense of community rooted in its
commitment to providing exceptional amenities
and inclusive services. The City’s parks, sports facilities, trails, open spaces, and cultural facilities offer places for residents and visitors to gather, play, and
enjoy their lives. These resources, coupled with the
City’s robust community services, foster connections among neighbors and create a welcoming environment where residents of all ages and backgrounds can thrive. The Community Resources Element addresses the topics of parks and trails, human services, open space, scenic vistas, biological
resources, artistic, cultural and historical resources, and education services.

The General Plan integrates environmental
justice policies throughout the various Elements. These policies are shown with an EJ icon. EJ
14 Public Safety Element
The Public Safety Element discusses natural and
human-caused hazards in Brea and the potential
short and long-term risks to human life, property,
and the economic and social disruption resulting
from wildfires, earthquakes, landslides, floods,
noise exposure, and other hazards. The Public
Safety Element works in conjunction with the Brea
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Emergency
Operations Plan, which cover many similar topics
including natural hazards and evacuation planning.

The Public Safety Element addresses the topics of
wildland fire, geologic and seismic hazards, flood
hazards (including dam failure), hazardous materials, climate change and resiliency planning, emergency preparedness and response, and noise.

Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element guides the
City’s future policy decisions in service of supporting and strengthening the local economy and is prepared as an optional Element of the General Plan.

The Economic Development Element addresses the
topics of a diverse and resilient economy, a business-friendly environment, and workforce attraction and retention.

Housing Element
The Housing Element is a State-mandated policy
document that identifies Brea’s existing and future
housing needs and establishes clear goals to inform
future housing decisions. It is drafted in accordance with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which quantifies the existing and projected need for housing by income categories
for each local jurisdiction during specified planning periods. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) determines each city’s
housing growth need projections for each planning
period.

Unlike other Elements of the General Plan, State
law requires the Housing Element to be updated
every eight years. The State Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) is tasked with
reviewing Housing Elements for compliance with
State housing laws.

The City Council originally adopted the Housing
Element for the years 2021-2029 on September
21, 2021, and subsequently re-adopted a revised
Housing Element on August 16, 2022. The City’s 6th
Cycle Housing Element was certified by the State
on September 8, 2022. The Housing Element was
not updated as part of the Brea 2050 effort and
the Housing Element can be found under separate
cover.

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15 Community
Engagement
Community outreach and engagement played a
central role in shaping the vision, goals, and priorities for Brea 2050. The City implemented a transparent,
inclusive, and educational process that offered multiple ways for community members to participate, including in-person events, online engagement, and
survey activities. Through these efforts, the City connected with residents, workers, business owners, and other stakeholders across Brea.

This section summarizes how the Brea 2050 process was promoted, the primary engagement activities, and how community input is being used
to inform the policy documents.

Outreach and Promotion
Opportunities for the Brea community to participate
in and learn about the Brea 2050 process were
promoted through a variety of outreach strategies,
including:
• A bilingual direct mail postcard sent to every
mailing address in the City, introducing Brea
2050 and inviting recipients to the June 5,
2024, Vision and Values Open House.
• A dedicated Brea 2050 project website
that provides project information, meeting
announcements, and access to the online
survey and materials.
• Project fact sheet distributed by the City.
• Social media announcements through City
channels.
• Notices in the City’s Brea Line publication.
• Announcements at City Council meetings and
City facilities.
• Email notifications to individuals who signed up
through the project website or provided contact information at City Hall or outreach events.

These tools helped build awareness of the Brea
2050 effort and ensured that information about
engagement opportunities reached a broad
cross-section of the community.

Vision and Values Survey
To broaden participation beyond in-person events,
the City conducted a Vision and Values survey that
mirrored the questions and activities presented at
the Open House. The survey was open from May
6, 2024, through June 30, 2024, and received
more than 235 responses.

The survey asked participants to identify what they
love about Brea, the community’s most important
assets and challenges, and their priorities for the
future. Questions covered topics such as:
• Community vision, values, and quality of life.
• Mobility conditions and priorities.
• Land use and community design preferences
Citywide and within the Brea Core.

Responses provided detailed input on issues such
as public safety, schools, open space, housing
affordability, economic development, and mobility,
and they are summarized in the Visions and Values
Outreach Summary Report.

Stakeholder Interviews/
Survey
The City hosted virtual interviews with various stakeholders within the Brea Core Specific Plan. Surveys were distributed to those who could not participate
in an interview.

Communitywide In-Person
Engagement
Pop-Up Event
As an early outreach step, the City hosted a pop-up
booth at the City’s annual Public Works and Fire
Department Open House. This event introduced the
Brea 2050 process, allowed community members
to speak directly with staff and the project team, and
invited participants to share initial thoughts about
community strengths, challenges, and opportunities.

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On June 5, 2024, the City hosted a communitywide
Vision and Values Open House at the Brea Civic
and Cultural Center to introduce Brea 2050 and to
begin a conversation about the community’s future.

Approximately 60 community members attended
the drop-in event between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. The event included an overview of the Focused
General Plan Update and Brea Core Specific Plan,
topics the General Plan must address, and the overall project schedule.

To facilitate community input, the Open House featured a series of interactive input stations staffed by City staff and the project team:
• Community Vision and Values Station: Participants shared what they love about Brea, what they value most, and the key assets and
challenges they see in the community, building
the foundation for the long-term vision.
• Mobility Station: Participants were given
eight coins to allocate among nine potential
mobility improvements, allowing them to prioritize investments such as trails, traffic signal efficiency and safety improvements, and travel
safety around schools.
• Land Use and Design Station: Using a large
Citywide map, participants placed stickers and
notes on locations where they could envision
land use changes and identified desired uses
such as additional housing choices, shopping
and dining, public spaces, and medical services.
• Brea Core Specific Plan Station: Participants
indicated why they visit the Brea Core today
and which improvements they would most like
to see, with strong interest in beautification
and street trees, additional outdoor gathering
areas, and highlighting the downtown’s culture
and history with plaques and signage. They
also identified what would bring them to the
Core that does not exist today.
• Support Stations: Additional stations allowed
participants to complete the Vision and Values
online survey, review project information
boards, and speak directly with City staff and
the project team about questions and ideas.

Community Steering Committee
The 16-member Community Steering Committee,
which consisted of community members from a
wide range of interests, experiences/expertise,
and age groups, collaborated with City staff and
the consultant team throughout the Brea 2050
process. The Steering Committee met seven times
between June 2024 and February 2026 to identify key issues and challenges that Brea faces over the next 25 years, contribute input used to prepare
the Community Vision Plan, and to put forward key
ideas that should be addressed in the General Plan.

Draft General Plan Open House
On March 12, 2026, the City hosted a communitywide Open House at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center to share the planning documents developed
as part of Brea 2050, including the Public Review
Draft Focused General Plan Update, Working Draft
Brea Core Specific Plan, and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report. Feedback collected at the Open House was shared with Planning Commission and City Council as part of the public hearing process.

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17 • Preserve our Special Character
• Foster Mobility and Access
• Balance Growth and Community
• Economic Development
• Resilience for Future Generations
• Connection to Nature
Community Vision Plan
Input collected from the public formed the basis for
the Community Vision Plan that anchors the Brea
2050 effort. The Community Vision Plan includes a
vision statement supported by six guiding principles.

Community Vision Statement
The Community Vision is a statement which
describes the City of Brea now and in the future.

Brea is a thriving and growing city that has held
onto its small-town charm while evolving into a
modern community rich in amenities. The community’s support for one another is evident as residents often greet each other and enjoy evening walks
through attractive, clean, safe neighborhoods and
public spaces. Signature City events like Brea Fest
and the 4th of July Country Fair, along with school
and sports celebrations, promote local pride and
togetherness. Celebration of the community’s traditions and history flourish here, exhibited through public art displays from local artists, efforts of the
Brea Museum & Historical Society, and the sharing
of memories from long-time residents.

Brea is a family-friendly community that thoughtfully balances a hometown feel with modern conveniences. There is a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices that market Brea as an
exciting place to live, work, and visit. A key feature
of the City is the exciting and dynamic atmosphere
of Brea Downtown, a mixed use area where residents and visitors can enjoy a fun night out. The City provides a variety of housing options for young
families, seniors, and everyone in between. The City
has long had a vision and supporting policies to
balance jobs and housing in an effort to create an
economically sustainable community with reduced
impacts on the City’s transportation network.

Balanced growth and inclusivity are valued. The
natural environment, including open spaces, hillsides and wildlife, is well-preserved. The City also provides essential infrastructure and amenities to
meet the needs of current and future community
members. Diverse representation in decision-making fosters community cohesion. The City preserves what makes it special, while adapting to a changing world and cultivating a prosperous future for all people who live, work, and visit Brea.

Guiding Principles
The Community Vision is supported by
the following Guiding Principles:
18 Brea is a flourishing, welcoming, and charming community with a strong sense of civic pride. The residents care deeply for one another and help maintain the characteristics that showcase a clean, quiet, and safe atmosphere, making Brea an ideal place to live and raise a family.

Brea fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where residents feel safe and connected. The City benefits from low crime rates and a strong sense of security among its residents, largely attributed to excellent public safety and emergency services.

Community participation is evident at City events and programs, ranging from Brea Fest to community concerts to youth sports. The lively downtown area is rich with amenities, including public art and a thriving regional comedy club, serving as a hub for community connection. Special venues like the Curtis Theatre, Brea Gallery, Brea Museum, and Brea Community Center cater to residents of all ages, promoting a creative, inclusive and active lifestyle. The City’s commitment to quality education is evident in its excellent schools, which provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Brea balances the need to plan for growth with preserving the unique character of this cherished City. By nurturing cultural activities and expanding diverse programming, an inclusive atmosphere is maintained.

Brea values creating a warm, inviting home where there is something for everyone.

Guiding Principle 1:

Preserve Our Special
Character
19 Brea is a connected, accessible city that actively encourages pedestrian activity, cycling, and public transit through transportation safety improvements and thoughtful infrastructure design, inspired by the best land use and mobility planning practices.

The City understands the importance of efficient traffic management and is dedicated to enhancing traffic signal efficiency, implementing effective traffic calming measures, and maintaining smooth, well-paved roads. This strategic approach creates a balanced environment where jobs and housing coexist, allowing more Brea residents to work locally while reducing local traffic and regional cut-through traffic.

Through comprehensive strategies, including the potential to accommodate emerging transportation infrastructure, City staff focuses on enhancing the built environment with more transportation facilities, street trees, and lighting, providing safety and comfort for all residents. Innovative methods of connectivity, such as The Tracks at Brea, offer residents not only spaces for recreation but also vital transportation pathways within the City. Brea is a city where students can walk or bike to school with confidence and where a strong sense of community and connectedness prevails.

Guiding Principle 2:

Foster Mobility and
Access
20 Brea is one of the oldest cities in the Orange County region, with a community made up of deeply-rooted and connected residents. Many of Brea’s residents have lived in the City for decades. This sense of belonging inspires a collective commitment to responsible development practices that prioritize building new housing within already developed areas, safeguarding precious open spaces and natural landscapes.

Brea stands as a testament to thoughtful planning where quality neighborhoods, attractive commercial centers, thriving employment hubs, and well-maintained public spaces reflect the commitment to aesthetics and livability. Through thoughtful standards, the City has achieved a harmonious mix of housing, retail, and employment opportunities. This supports the unique character of the City, as well as opportunities for future development to be thoughtfully incorporated into the existing fabric of Brea. The City acknowledges the need for more housing options, parks, public gathering spaces, shopping and dining choices, and quality employment opportunities. The City seeks to promote efficient development that meets the needs of our residents while supporting the preservation of our cherished hillside areas.

There is an understanding of the rising cost of living as a significant barrier for young families and individuals wishing to remain in Brea. The promotion of the construction of attainable housing choices is an effort to find ways for those who have grown up in the community to stay here. This focus will continue to cultivate Brea as a well-planned, inclusive community that enhances accessibility, encourages connectivity, and celebrates its residents.

Guiding Principle 3:

Balance Growth and
Community
21 The City strives to cultivate a diverse and stable economic environment that enhances the quality of life for residents, attracts quality employers, and encourages visitors. The City’s unique retail and dining landscape offers an array of options in various areas, such as Brea Downtown, Brea Mall, La Floresta Mixed Use Development, and other prominent commercial centers. These areas include high-quality restaurants, shops, and housing that blend local charm with urban amenities. This rich selection of businesses not only caters to varied tastes but also strengthens the community’s appeal as a destination for shopping and dining.

The goal of the Economic Development team is to attract and retain businesses that align with the Brea Envisions Community Strategic Plan, focusing on high-tech and medical industries that promise growth and innovation. By exploring mixed use developments that incorporate both workforce housing and commercial spaces, the City addresses the needs of its residents while creating a thriving economic landscape.

The City values and strives to provide educational opportunities that align with local business needs (i.e. the Small Business Clinic), increasing resources for existing and prospective business owners in Brea. By supporting diverse entertainment options, such as family activity centers, and attracting specialty retail stores, the City can enrich the community’s vibrancy and create a dynamic atmosphere that appeals to all.

Brea is a thriving community that balances housing needs with economic growth.

Guiding Principle 4:

Economic
Development
22 Sustainability, resilience, and innovation are seamlessly woven into the fabric of Brea’s infrastructure and built environment. By embracing a multi-faceted strategic approach, the City positions itself as a forward-thinking leader ready to embrace the challenges of a changing climate. Brea’s commitment to energy-efficient technologies encourages sustainable growth, while public-private partnerships expand the City’s renewable energy infrastructure.

Brea reduces its carbon footprint and enhances mobility for all residents by encouraging the expansion of publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, exploring options for alternative fuels, dedicating curb space for rideshare services, and collaborating with agencies like Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) to improve public transportation. Investment in essential utilities such as fiber optics and expanded WiFi services bolsters connectivity and communication, creating a future-ready environment.

Proactive measures to combat extreme weather, including shade tree planting, water management practices, and wildfire preparedness, enhance both environmental sustainability and quality of life. Through these comprehensive efforts, Brea is a resilient, livable community for current and future generations.

Guiding Principle 5:

Resilience for Future
Generations
23 Brea is abundant with natural assets and outdoor spaces that elevate the quality of life for all who call it home. Parks are central to the City’s identity, providing green spaces that foster recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings. The City values the importance of such facilities and continues to invest resources to further improve them, which is evident in the major modernization effort currently on-going at Arovista Park, along with other potential future improvements such as the Brea Sports Park expansion connected with the Brea 265 Specific Plan and exploration of extending and improving The Tracks at Brea. Iconic features like The Tracks at Brea offer residents not only spaces for recreation but also vital connections within the City, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles. The surrounding hills and open spaces further enrich Brea’s outdoor offerings, providing opportunities for sports, leisure, and a deeper connection to nature.

Looking to the future, the City is committed to enhancing these natural assets—whether by planting more trees along our trails or reimagining the golf course as an open space—promoting Brea as a place where nature and community thrive together. Through these efforts, the City can create a place that is not only beautiful and connected but also a model of sustainable living, where outdoor spaces inspire connection, recreation, and a deep sense of belonging.

Guiding Principle 6:

Connection to Nature
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24 Applying the General
Plan
The General Plan is intended for use by City decision-makers, staff, developers, and community members to:
• Define goals and policies for land use, growth,
transportation, environmental sustainability,
economic development, and community services and facilities; • Establish long-range conservation and growth
goals and policies;
• Guide both public and private improvements
to the City’s infrastructure and transportation
networks;
• Inform the City’s Capital Improvement Program for projects related to street improvements, storm drain improvements, traffic safety enhancements, water improvements, sewer
improvements, facility improvements, and golf
course improvements.
• Provide a basis for evaluating whether development proposals and public projects align with the City’s goals and policies; and,
• Serve as a communication tool for Brea’s
vision, goals, and policies over the next 25
years.

The General Plan applies to all land within the
City’s incorporated boundaries. Under State law,
development projects, specific plans, zoning, subdivisions, and public agency projects must be consistent with the General Plan.

Interpreting the General Plan
In reading the General Plan, it should be inferred
that the goals and policies are limited to the extent
that it is financially feasible and appropriate for
the City to carry the goals and policies out and to
the extent legally permitted by law. For example,
policies and measures which indicate that the City
will “provide,” “support,” “ensure,” or otherwise
require or carry out do not indicate an irreversible commitment of City funds or staff resources to those activities, but rather that the City will support I ntroduction
25 the goals and policies when the City deems that it
is financially feasible and appropriate to do so. In
some cases, the City will carry out various policies
and measures by requiring development, infrastructure, and other projects to be consistent with the policies and actions of the General Plan. In other
cases, the City may include General Plan items in
the Capital Improvement Program, annual budget,
or other implementation mechanisms, as the City
deems appropriate.

How to Read the General Plan
As the roadmap for future development and
desired conditions, the General Plan is designed
to be accessible to the general public, including
residents, business owners, and the development
community. Each Element contains a brief introduction, a set of goals, and supporting policies aligned with the City’s long-term vision.

A “goal” is a broad, aspirational statement of community values. It is a generalized ideal which provides a sense of direction for action. A “policy” is a statement that provides more specific guidance
to help achieve these goals. Policies inform City
decisions but are not decisions themselves. While
policies must be clear to be useful, they may range
in terms of commitment of resources, importance,
and anticipated outcomes. Recognizing these
distinctions will help readers interpret the General
Plan more effectively. In addition, every goal is supported by a series of “implementation actions” the City can undertake to put each goal and policy
into action.

Amending the General Plan
The General Plan is intended to be a dynamic and
evolving document that is responsive to the City’s
changing needs. It is based on an on-going assessment of current conditions and future projections.

City decision-makers are afforded broad discretion
in interpreting the General Plan and its purposes
and are allowed to weigh and balance its various
goals and policies when applying them.

Recognizing the need for a general plan to remain
relevant and responsive to local priorities, State law
allows periodic amendments. These updates help
maintain alignment with the community’s values,
expectations, and evolving conditions. While specific findings may be applied on a case-by-case basis, the following minimum findings are required
for any proposed amendment to a general plan:
• The amendment is deemed to be in the public
interest;
• The amendment is consistent and/or compatible with the rest of the General Plan; • The potential impacts of the amendment have
been assessed and have been determined not
to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare; and
• The amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code, the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the
City’s Municipal Code.

Amendments initiated by the City or proposed by
other public agencies are subject to the same process described above to ensure consistency and compatibility with the General Plan. This includes
appropriate environmental review, public notice,
and public hearings, and formal action by the City
Council.

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26 Timing
Under State law, the mandatory elements of the
General Plan may be amended up to four times
per calendar year. State law further requires that the
Housing Element must be reviewed and updated at
least once every eight years.

Exemptions
Recognizing that occasions arise which require
some flexibility, California Government Code
Section 65358, allows certain amendments to be
exempt from the four times per-year limitation. These
exemptions include: • Amendments to optional elements. • Amendments requested and necessary for affordable housing (Section 65358(c)).
• Amendments necessary to comply with a court
decision in a case involving the legal ade-
quacy of the General Plan (Section 65358(d)
(1)).
• Amendments to ensure compliance with an air-
port land use plan (Section 65302.3).

Annual Reporting
Given the long-term nature of the General Plan, it
is essential to periodically evaluate its effectiveness and track implementation of its policies. State law
provides direction on maintaining the General Plan
as a useful policy guide and requires the City to
annually report “the status of the plan and progress
in its implementation” to the City Council (California
Government Code Section 65400(b)).

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29 INTRODUCTION
The Community Development Element serves as a
comprehensive blueprint for the physical development of Brea and addresses the building blocks of the community—the land use patterns and intensities, backbone infrastructure, and the visual character of public places and private development.

It establishes a framework for the location, character, and intensity of both existing development and future strategic growth, shaping where people
live, work, play, and shop. By outlining a long-term
vision of the City through the General Plan horizon
year (2050), the Community Development Element
seeks to ensure thoughtful land use planning and
community design that foster vibrant, well-connected places while preserving neighborhood character and ensuring compatibility with Brea’s
distinctive identity. The Community Development
Element supports the community’s vision of a thriving City and resilient local economy and provides a dynamic land use strategy that reflects the needs
of residents, spurs targeted growth throughout the
City, and accommodates a blend of appealing
commercial spaces, recreation and entertainment
options, and complementary residential offerings.

This Community Development Element includes
all information required by State law, including
California Government Code Section 65302(a),
which requires that every jurisdiction’s general plan
include a Land Use Element that designates the general distribution, location, and extent of land uses, including housing, business, industry, open space,
public facilities, etc., to the extent these topics exist in Brea. The Community Development Element consists of narrative text, goals and policies, a General Plan Land Use Designations Map (Figure CD-2),
and other supporting figures. It also includes land
use designations that describe the uses shown on
the Land Use Designations Map and sets General
Plan buildout projections for residential and nonresidential development. These components work in tandem and serve as a key resource for City
decision-makers and the public, offering guidance
on the types and intensities of development permissible in various parts of the City. For effective implementation, the General Plan text, data tables,
and maps should be reviewed collectively when
evaluating project approvals or considering future
amendments.

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
The Community Development Element provides the formal framework for Brea’s physical growth through 2050, designating the location and intensity of different land uses. It integrates the Land Use Policy Map and infrastructure planning to regulate development while ensuring compatibility with existing neighborhoods.

This blueprint serves as a primary resource for evaluating project approvals and maintaining the City’s long-term economic stability.
30 Existing Conditions
The Community Development Element provides a
development and resource conservation pattern
that preserves and protects Brea’s unique character
while promoting opportunities for economic development, local job growth, and expanded housing opportunities. Ensuring that Brea has sufficient
capacity and flexibility to support a diverse mix of
land uses is essential to the community’s ability to
thrive and be economically sustainable over time.

Organization of Element
The Community Development Element goals
and policies address each of the following
topics as they relate to Brea:
• Land Use Planning
• Community Design and Placemaking
• Neighborhood Preservation
• Hillside Development
• Infrastructure
• Growth Management
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31 Planning Area Boundaries
City Limits
The City Limits include all areas within the City’s cor- porate boundary over which the City exercises land
use authority and provides public services.

Sphere of Influence
A Sphere of Influence (SOI) is the probable physi-
cal boundary and service area of a local agency,
as adopted by a Local Agency Formation Commis-
sion (LAFCO). A SOI includes both incorporated
and unincorporated areas within which a city or
special district will have primary responsibility for
the provision of public facilities and services.

Planning Area
For the purposes of the General Plan, the Planning
Area is defined as the City Limits and SOI that
are included in the analysis and planning for the
25-year horizon of the General Plan (Figure CD-1:

Planning Area).

Existing Uses
Brea lies at the base of the Puente and Chino Hills,
which provide a scenic contrast to the relatively flat
lands upon which much of the City has been devel-
oped. This contrast has influenced and continues to
shape the types, intensities, and locations of land uses throughout the community. The City’s historical uses
have also shaped the urban form and street patterns
seen in Brea today.

Brea’s Planning Area, as of 2026, encompasses
approximately 14,481.9 acres or 22.6 square miles,
which includes 8,249 acres within the City limits
and 6,232.9 acres in the SOI. The community dis
-
plays a balanced, complementary mix of residential
neighborhoods of various housing types and den-
sities, local and large-scale regional commercial
businesses and centers, a range of industrial uses in
business park settings, schools, and public parks. Of
the 14,481.9 acres (Table CD-1), 35.3 percent are
developed with residences, 5.7 percent with busi-
nesses, 5.0 percent with schools and major public
facilities such as the Civic and Cultural Center, and

29.3 percent with parks and other open spaces, with
Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Chino Hills State
Park (SOI) representing major open space features.

Land Use Type Acres (City) Acres (SOI) Total Acres Percent of Total Acres
Residential (single-family and multifamily) 3,015.4 2,096.1 5,111.5 35.3% Mixed Use 227.5 -- 227.5 1.6%
Commercial and Office 89.3 -- 89.3 0.6%
Industrial 738.8 -- 738.8 5.1%
Parks and Open Space 747 3,499.7 4,246.7 29.3%
Public and Institutional 175.6 550.8 726.4 5.0%
Cemetery 25 -- 25 0.2%
Specific Plan 2,073 -- 2,073 14.3%
Right-of-Way (1) 1,157.4 86.3 1,243.7 8.6%
Total 8,249 6,232.9 14,481.9 100%

1. Right-of-Way includes major streets, rights-of-way, and other remaining land in the City.

Table CD-1 Existing Built Environment
Residential Characteristics
Residential neighborhoods – the pride of Brea –
feature homes and representative architectural
styles from most periods since the early 20th century. The historic core of the City surrounding City Hall Park still holds the traditional grid street pattern, while development from the 1960s through 1990s is generally suburban in nature, with curving
streets and cul-de-sacs. During the 1990s, emerging development trends and the foresightedness of City leaders allowed more traditional urban forms
– or “neo-traditional” development – to reappear
as higher density small lot subdivisions, townhomes,
and apartments near the city center, and as mixed
use combined with commercial businesses. More
compact development also occurred in the foothills,
with the clustered forms arranged largely to avoid
environmentally constrained properties. Given the
built-out character of the flat lands, denser infill
development and sensitively designed residential
projects on the city fringe will characterize any new
housing opportunities.

Nonresidential Characteristics
Commercial uses of early Brea centered near the
Birch Street/Brea Boulevard intersection, and while
the original buildings no longer remain, this area continues to represent a major commercial center and community gathering place. The revitalized Downtown Brea is the result of careful, daring, and creative planning by City leaders to facilitate development of
varied benefits to the community.

The Brea Mall, a major revenue generator for the
City, is undergoing a significant transformation in
response to the changing retail landscape. A former
anchor tenant space is being reimagined as a mixed
use community hub, blending premium retail with
diverse dining experiences, anchored by a vibrant
community plaza for events, concerts, and attractions.

A courtyard park will seamlessly connect the plaza
to nearby multifamily residences and parking. The
large commercial centers along Imperial Highway,
east and west of the SR-57 freeway, complement
the City’s other commercial centers, and the industrial businesses in west and central Brea provide jobs of
varied skill levels.

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32 Kraemer Blvd
Valley View Ave
Imperial
Hwy
Lambert Rd
Harbor
Blvd
Golden Ave
Valencia Ave
Lakeview Ave
Berry St
Fairmont Blvd
Harbor
Blvd
Rose Dr
Ohio St
Bastanchury Rd
Carbon Canyon Rd
Brea
Blvd
Village
Center
Dr
Palm St
Puente St Central Ave
Birch St Birch St Placentia Ave
Bastanchury Rd
Assoc
iated Rd
State College Bl
vd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Imperial Hwy
57 90
142
90 57

L O S A N G E L E S C O U N T Y

O R A N G E C O U N T Y

S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
Diamond Bar La Habra
Heights
Placentia
La Habra
Fullerton
Yorba Linda
Chino Hills
LEGEND
City of Brea
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
Sources: City of Brea; Orange County; California State Geoportal; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. 0 ½ 1
Miles
Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group, June 26, 2025.

Planning Area
Figure CD-1
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Hillsides
The hills north of Brea lie in unincorporated Orange
and Los Angeles counties, with the Orange County
portion within the City’s SOI. Visually, the hills frame and define Brea, and the homes, roads, and other
infrastructure interface directly with these roughly
7,500 acres. Historically, oil production represented the predominant use in the hillside areas, with the County’s Olinda Alpha Landfill occupying
many acres as well. During the 1980s and 1990s,
the gradual depletion of oil resources in the hills
led property owners to plan for alternative uses.

Also, environmental interests and State park planners recognized that actions were required to stop increased loss of open space and valuable habitat
throughout the Puente Hills and Chino Hills areas,
and managed to secure many acres as permanent,
protected open space use, such as Chino Hills
State Park.

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35 Land Use Designations and
Land Use Map
The land use designations in this General Plan
specify the types of allowed uses associated with
each designation, as well as the allowed range of
development intensity, which is expressed in density or floor area ratio. Zoning, specific plans, and individual development projects must be consistent
with the intensities allowed under the General Plan.

Land Use Classification System
The General Plan Land Use Designations (Figure
CD-2) illustrates the various types and distribution
of land uses planned for the community. The land
use classification system includes 16 land use designations. Land use designations identify the types and nature of development allowed in particular
locations depicted on the Land Use Designations
Map. These designations are intended to be broad
to give the City flexibility in implementing the General Plan, but clear enough to provide sufficient direction regarding the expected type, location,
and relationship of land uses within the City.

The residential category includes four designations
that allow for a variety of housing types and densities, including hillside development. Two mixed use designations combine residential and commercial
uses and aim to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods. The nonresidential grouping includes five jobs-generating designations (i.e. commercial
and industrial) and four designations that serve the
public good (e.g., Open Space, Public Facilities).

Finally, the City has a Specific Plan designation
which indicates that there are adopted Specific
Plans for different areas across Brea (e.g., Brea
Core, Brea 265, and Olinda Ranch), which guide
future land use and zoning decisions.

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36 Kraemer Blvd
Valley View Ave
Imperial
Hwy
Lambert Rd
Harbor
Blvd
Golden Ave
Valencia Ave
Lakeview Ave
Berry St
Fairmont Blvd
Harbor
Blvd
Rose Dr
Ohio St
Bastanchury Rd
Carbon Canyon Rd
Brea
Blvd
Village
Center
Dr
Palm St
Puente St Central Ave
Birch St Birch St Placentia Ave
Bastanchury Rd
Assoc
iated Rd
State College Bl
vd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Imperial Hwy
57 90
142
90 57

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O R A N G E C O U N T Y

S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
Chino Hills
Diamond Bar
Fullerton
La Habra
La Habra
Heights
Placentia
Yorba Linda
Residential
Hillside Residential
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use
MU-18
MU-50
Commercial
General Commercial
Light Commercial
Recreational Commercial
Industrial
Light Industrial
General Industrial
Public Areas
Parks/Recreation
Open Space
Public Facilities
Cemetery
Specific Plan
Specific Plan - Birch Hills
Specific Plan - Brea 265
Specific Plan - Brea Core Study Area
Specific Plan - Brea Industrial
Specific Plan - Olinda Ranch
Specific Plan - Tomlinson Park
Specific Plan - Tonner Hills
LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Other Incorporated Area
Sources: City of Brea; Orange County; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. 0 ½ 1
Miles
Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group October 31, 2025.

Figure CD-2
General Plan Land Use Designations_New
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Relationship To Zoning
The City’s Zoning Ordinance contains more
detailed provisions and standards. A single General Plan land use designation may align with multiple zoning districts. Where uncertainty exists
regarding interpretation or the precise boundaries of a General Plan land use designation, it shall be the duty of the Brea Community Development
Director to make a determination. Such determination shall be that which best carries out the purposes and objectives of the General Plan.

Land Use Density and Intensity
This Element uses certain terminology to describe
the various land use designations. Land use concepts, including density and floor area ratio, are described below.

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39 Floor Area Ratio
Floor area ratio, referred to as FAR, is used
to express the building intensity for nonresidential uses, such as commercial, industrial, community facilities, and the nonresidential component of mixed use projects. FAR refers to the ratio of the gross floor area of all
structures on a lot, excluding parking structures and outdoor storage areas, to the total (gross) lot area.

Density
Density refers to the intensity of residential uses in terms of a range, from a minimum to a maximum, of dwelling units per gross acre. Various building configurations representing different densities are shown below. When determining permitted density on a property, all calculations resulting in fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

Residential Land Use Designations
Four residential land use designations are established to reflect the diverse residential character of Brea. The preservation and enhancement of
existing single-family residential areas, particularly
older established neighborhoods adjacent to City
Hall Park, is a key goal. New development must
be compatible with and complement existing residential neighborhoods. Special standards address residential development in the hillside areas. Densities are stated as the number of dwelling units per net acre of developable land, excluding areas
containing geological, slope, and related environmental constraints.

Hillside Residential (HR); Density based on
calculated property slope
Hillside Residential areas are generally located in
the hillside areas. Properties designated Hillside
Residential are moderately to severely constrained
by unique or significant features such as ridgelines,
earthquake faults, steep and/or unstable slopes,
creeks, sensitive habitat, sensitive wildlife species,
mapped landslides, soil conditions, accessibility
issues, and wildland fire hazards. Such properties
are subject to the City’s Hillside Zoning Ordinance.

Permitted uses include detached single-family residences and ancillary uses, limited commercial recreational uses with discretionary review, places for religious worship with discretionary review, public
schools, group homes, and public and private
hiking trails and related facilities. The clustering of units or development is preferred to achieve protection of sensitive resources and avoid environmentally challenged areas.

Permitted density calculations are based on a
3-step approach described in this Element. The
steps involve determining the maximum density
allowed based on the average slope calculation
for a property, identifying biological resources to
be protected, and meeting performance standards
crafted specifically for the hillsides.

Low Density Residential (LDR); 1-6 du/ac
The Low Density Residential designation provides
for the development of low-density, single-family dwellings and accessory buildings. Types of uses include detached single-family homes and
attached single-family residences (townhouses,
row houses). Other uses permitted, consistent with
zoning ordinance requirements, include group
homes, religious and similar institutional facilities,
public and private schools, hiking and other trails,
and public parks.

Medium Density Residential (MDR); 6.1-18 du/ac
The Medium Density Residential designation
provides for the development of medium-density
single-family and multifamily dwelling units. The
emphasis is on locating such development convenient to nonresidential uses that meet a variety of community needs. Permitted uses include detached
and attached single-family homes, apartments,
townhouses, condominiums, mobile home parks,
and duplexes, all of which should provide varying
amounts of open space and landscaping. Other
uses permitted, consistent with zoning ordinance
requirements, include group homes, religious and
similar institutional facilities, public and private
schools, hiking and other trails, and public parks.

High Density Residential (HDR); 18.1-40 du/ac
High Density Residential areas typically are
located near transportation, shopping, and local
employment. This designation permits the development of quality condominiums, apartments, townhouses, and senior housing, combined with varying amounts of open space and landscaping. Other
uses permitted, consistent with zoning ordinance
requirements, include group homes, religious and
similar institutional facilities, public and private
schools, community care facilities, hiking and other
trails, and public parks.

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40 Mixed Use Land Use Designations
Mixed Use 18 (MU 18); 6.1-18 du/ac, max.

FAR: 1.5
The Mixed Use 18 designation provides opportunities for the revitalization of deteriorated or underutilized commercial centers by allowing the
development of neighborhood-serving commercial
uses and very low intensity offices paired with housing. Either vertical or horizontal integration of uses is permitted, with an emphasis on tying together the
uses through pedestrian linkages and public open
space, such as linkage parks or small plazas. Building forms would be less intense than those found in Mixed Use 50.

The Mixed Use 18 designation applies to specific
properties, primarily those that front South Brea
Boulevard and a portion of Imperial Highway.

Land uses specifically prohibited within the Mixed
Use 18 designation include regional-serving retail
uses and general industrial uses. Public walkways,
pedestrian connections, and related facilities are
paramount to a successful mixed use environment
and can be established in the Mixed Use 18 designation.

Mixed Use 50 (MU 50); 6.1-50 du/ac, max.

FAR: 3.0
The Mixed Use 50 designation provides areas for
intense, mixed use urban environments that offer
opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and
recreate without having to use their cars. This designation encourages vertical integration of compatible residential and commercial uses, whereby such uses share the same building or lot. The Mixed Use
50 designation is intended to expand opportunities
for development of additional uses on designated
properties, with the potential to develop mixed use
activity centers that provide additional desirable
housing and employment options in a walkable
and transit-oriented format. Land uses specifically
prohibited within the Mixed Use 50 designation
include general industrial uses. Public and private
hiking trails, pedestrian connections, and related
facilities are key to creating mixed use environments
and can be established within the Mixed Use 50
designation.

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41 Commercial and Industrial Land Use
Designations
Five commercial and industrial land use designations are established to reflect the diverse range of general commercial, business, office, manufacturing, and industrial businesses important to Brea.

Light Commercial (LC); Max. FAR: 0.5
The Light Commercial designation provides for a
variety of retail, office, and service-oriented business activities that serve a local neighborhood area and population. Site development standards
encourage small projects that provide appropriate setbacks, parking, landscaping, buffering from residential land use areas, and other features that
create well-designed, attractive projects. Public
and private hiking trails and related facilities can
be established within the Light Commercial designation.

Recreational Commercial (RC); Max. FAR: 0.5
The Recreational Commercial designation accommodates commercial uses that provide a recreational or leisure component as the focal use.

Typical uses include destination hotels/resorts, private country clubs and similar facilities, and private stables. Public and private hiking trails and related
facilities can be established.

General Commercial (GC); Max. FAR: 2.0
The General Commercial designation is intended
to provide for a diverse range of commercial uses
serving both neighborhood and regional needs.

Typical uses include retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues (e.g., cinemas, bowling alleys), professional offices (medical, financial, administrative, corporate), automobile-related businesses (sales, service, gas stations), personal service establishments, fitness and recreational facilities, private educational institutions and their support facilities,
health care facilities, and hospitality establishments.

This broad designation fosters a vibrant commercial
environment, catering to a wide range of consumer
needs and supporting economic diversity within the
designated areas. Public and private hiking trails
and related facilities can be established.

Light Industrial (LI); Max. FAR: 1.0
The Light Industrial designation accommodates
industrial uses that are low intensity and contained
entirely within buildings. Allowable uses include
research and development, light manufacturing
and processing, offices, light warehousing and
storage, high-technology production, and related
uses. Other uses determined to be compatible may
also be allowed. Public and private hiking trails and
related facilities can be established.

General Industrial (GI); Max. FAR: 1.0
The General Industrial designation identifies land
used for larger-scale, heavier industrial activities
in areas where possible hazards, noise, and other
disturbances will not impact residential neighborhoods, schools, and similar uses. Allowable uses include research and development, manufacturing and processing, offices, warehousing and storage, high-technology production, and related
uses. Other uses determined to be compatible may
also be allowed. Public and private hiking trails and
related facilities can be established.

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42 Open Space and Recreation Area
Land Use Designations
Parks / Recreation (P/R); No intensity limit
The Parks and Recreation designation allows for a
variety of active recreational uses, including neighborhood parks, community parks, specialty parks (e.g., sports park, skateboard park, and/or golf
course), and regional parks. This designation is
intended to provide a variety of recreational opportunities that meet the diverse needs and interests of the community. Public and private hiking trails and
related facilities are encouraged within the Parks
and Recreation designation.

Open Space (OS); No intensity limit
The Open Space designation allows for passive
outdoor activities and open space conservation.

Within Open Space areas, improvements will be
limited to those necessary to facilitate access and
accommodate walking, hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding, and wildlife and nature viewing.

The designation is also intended to protect hillsides
and major ridgelines, wildlife corridors, native vegetation communities, creeks and streams, wetlands, habitat areas, and other critical natural resources.

Other Land Use Designations
Public Facilities (PF); No intensity limit
The Public Facilities designation applies to existing
and potential public facilities. These facilities have
been designated to acknowledge their location
and ensure that suitable areas will be set aside to
accommodate schools, government offices, post
offices, fire and police stations, community centers,
sewer and water facilities, and the Olinda-Alpha
Landfill. Public and private hiking trails and related
facilities can be established.

Cemetery (C); No intensity limit
The Cemetery designation applies to properties developed specifically for internment of the deceased and related purposes, including crematoriums, mausoleums, mortuaries, and maintenance facilities.

Specific Plan (SP); Intensity based on specific
plan
The General Plan’s land use designations establish
basic guidelines for property development: permitted uses and maximum permitted development densities. Further requirements are spelled out in the
City’s Zoning Ordinance, the primary tool used to
implement land use policy. Specific Plans represent
a second tool; Specific Plans provide a detailed
plan for development within a particular area
that may or may not reflect standard zoning ordinance requirements. Several specific plans have been approved, and these plans dictate the types
of uses permitted, applicable development standards (setbacks, heights, landscape, architecture, etc.), and circulation and infrastructure improvements required. Figure CD-2, General Plan Land Use Designations, indicates the boundaries of the
following Specific Plans:
• Birch Hills
• Brea 265
• Brea Core
• Brea Industrial
• Olinda Ranch
• Tomlinson Park
• Tonner Hills
The City will continue to use these adopted plans
to guide development within the various Specific
Plan boundaries.

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43 2050 General Plan Potential
Buildout Summary
State General Plan law requires that the Community
Development Element indicate the maximum densities and intensities permitted within the Land Use Plan. The land use designations shown on the Land
Use Designations Map are described in detail in
this Element. Table CD-2 lists each land use designation shown on the Land Use Designations Map and provides a corresponding indication of maximum density or intensity of development. Maximum allowable development on individual parcels of
land is governed by these measures of density or
intensity. The table also includes the effective overall level of development within each land use designation in the City. These effective levels of development represent an anticipated overall density and intensity of development for Brea and are, therefore, less than the absolute maximum allowed for an individual parcel of land. For various reasons, many
parcels in the community have not been developed
to maximum density or intensity and, in the future,
maximum development as described in this Element
can be expected to occur only on a limited number
of parcels.

The overall future development in Brea is anticipated to occur at the expected level of density or intensity indicated in Table CD-2. Development at a
density or intensity between the expected and maximum levels is desired when projects offer exceptional design quality, important public amenities or benefits, or other factors that promote important
goals and policies of the General Plan.

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44 Land Use Designation Acres (1)
Allowed
Density and/
or Intensity
Assumed
Density and/or
Intensity (2)
Units Population
Nonresidential
Square Feet
Jobs
Residential Land Uses
Hillside Residential (HR) 3,325.8 Varies 0.5 du/ac 1,663 4,739 - - Low Density Residential
(LDR) 1,441.6 1-6 du/ac 4.7 du/ac 6,775 19,310 - -
Medium Density
Residential (MDR) 199.4 6.1-18 du/ac 7.9 du/ac 1,575 4,489 - - High Density Residential
(HDR) 144.7 18.1-40 du/ac 18.5 du/ac 2,677 7,630 - -
Residential Subtotal 5,111.5 - - 12,690 36,168 - -
Mixed Use Land Uses
Mixed Use 18 (MU18) 22.7 6.1-18 du/ac 15.7 du/ac;

1.0 FAR 256 730 197,495 476
Mixed Use 50 (MU50) 238.8 6.1-50 du/ac 20 du/ac;

1.0 FAR 2,727 7,772 5,047,309 12,162
Mixed Use Subtotal 227.5 - - 2,983 8,502 5,244,804 12,638 Commercial & Industrial Land Uses
Light Commercial (LC) 14.1 0.50 FAR 0.22 FAR - - 135,153 326 Recreational
Commercial (RC) 38.5 0.50 FAR 0.22 FAR - - 369,077 889
General Commercial
(GC) 36.7 2.0 FAR 0.22 FAR - - 351,758 848
Light Industrial (LI) 505.7 1.0 FAR 0.51 FAR - - 10,481,374 25,256 General Industrial (GI) 233.1 1.0 FAR 0.51 FAR - - 5,178,449 12,478 Commercial & Industrial
Subtotal 828.1 - - - - 1,6515,811 39,797
Open Space & Recreation Area Land Uses
Parks / Recreation (P/R) 491 No Limit 0.06 FAR - - 974,932 2,349 Open Space (OS) 3,755.7 No Limit 0 - - - -
Open Space &
Recreation Area
Subtotal
4,246.7 - - - - 974,932 2,349
Other Land Uses
Public Facilities (PF) 726.4 No Limit 0.01 FAR - - 76,502 184 Cemetery (C) 25 No Limit 0 - - - -
Specific Plan (SP) 2,073 Varies Varies 8,062 22,976 7,775,145 18,740 ROW 1,209.7 - - - - - -
Other Subtotal 4,034.1 - - 8,062 22,976 7,851,647 18,924 Totals 14,481.9 - - 23,736 67,647 30,587,193 73,709
Table CD-2 General Plan Potential Buildout Summary

1. Acres are given as adjusted gross acreages, which do not include the right-of-way for major roadways, flood control facilities, or railroads.

2. Density/intensity includes both residential density, expressed as dwelling units per acre, and nonresidential intensity, expressed as floor area ratio (FAR) which is the amount of building square footage in relation to the size of the lot. Historically, citywide buildout levels do not achieve the maximum allowable density/intensity on every parcel, and are, on average, lower than allowed by the General Plan. Accordingly, the projections in this General Plan do not assume buildout at the maximum density or intensity but are adjusted downward to account for variations in development.

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45 Hillside Development
The surrounding hillsides are a highly valued scenic,
open space, and environmental resource for Brea.

The community has long identified its desire to preserve the hillsides as undeveloped open space.

However, most properties in the hills are privately
held and the City must allow property owners to
achieve some economic value from their lands,
either by continuing to extract the oil resources
buried in the hillsides or by transitioning the properties, where safe to do so, to some other economically viable use.

To balance its preservation goals with owner rights,
the City has crafted an approach to regulating the
type, location, density, and intensity of residential development permitted, that works to protect sensitive lands. On a given property designated
Hillside Residential, the level of development that
can take place is based on hillside development
policies and the City’s goals to preserve ridgelines,
riparian areas, creeks, streams, wetlands, and wildlife habitat; avoid oil production hazards (ongoing and residual); avoid earthquake fault zones; minimize fire hazards; require adequate levels of public services; and meet project-related and cumulative
infrastructure demands. At the same time, incorporating growth management policies is also important given the isolated nature of the hillside areas relative to infrastructure and public services.

Calculating density yield involves a 3-step
approach. The first step is to establish a maximum
allowable residential density/yield on a given
property based on average property slope. The
second step requires the developer to identify
opportunities and constraints to be considered in
the drafting of a development plan. Third, the developer must demonstrate compliance with specified performance criteria.

Step 1: Establish Allowed Density
Based on Average Slope
The slope of a hillside is a major determining factor
on how much development can take place on the
hillside. It determines the extent of grading, cutand-fill activity, hillside erosion, and the placement and configuration of lots. An important concept to
understand is that the steeper the slope, the more
difficult – and costly – it is to build on that slope.

The maximum allowable density is based on the
following average property slope ranges:

The maximum allowed yield will be considered
a maximum limit and not an entitlement. Property
owners may not be able to achieve the maximum
number of units allowed on a given piece of land.

Other factors, described below, must be considered in determining the unit yield (i.e. the carrying capacity of a property).

Density transfers from one portion of a property to
a more developable area shall be permitted. As an
example (see Figure CD-3, Example of Unit Transfer), consider a 50-acre property with 30 acres having an average slope of 10% (maximum 2.2
units/acre) and the remaining 20 acres with a 25%
slope (maximum 1 unit/acre). To avoid building
on the steeper slopes, the developer may opt to
transfer the 20 units allowed on the 25% slope land
to the other portion of the property, essentially clustering units on less steep terrain.

Average Slope Maximum
Allowable Density
Less than 10%, inclusive 2.2 units/acre

10.1 – 20% 1.6 units/acre

20.1 – 25% 1 unit/acre

25.1-30% 1 unit/5 acres
Greater than 30% 1 unit/20 acres
Table CD-3 Allowed Density Based on
Average Slope
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46 As an alternative to the density transfer approach,
a developer may exercise the option of identifying large contiguous areas where the slope is 25% or less on a property. This area may be used as
the basis for a recalculation of the average slope
for that portion of the property (see Figure CD-4,
Example of Recalculation of Average Slope).

Based on this recalculation, the appropriate maximum allowable density range may then be applied to that portion of the property (still subject to Steps 2 and 3), with the remainder of the property thereby
preserved from future development as a condition
of this option. For example, a 100-acre property
with an average slope of 30% would be allowed
a maximum of 1 unit per 20 acres under the slope
density formula. If there were no other constraints
on the property (Step 2) and all performance criteria could be met (Step 3), this would yield a maximum of 5 units for the 100-acre property. However, within this 100-acre property there could exist a
contiguous 10-acre portion that has an average
slope of 10%. The developer could opt to have the
average slope recalculated on this piece of property, thereby yielding 2.2 units per acre, or 22 units for the 10-acre piece, subject to further evaluation
through Steps 2 and 3. The developer would then
be required to preserve the remainder of the property from further development as a consideration for the average density recalculation. The preservation of the remaining property could be achieved through a conservation easement, approved in form
and content by the City Attorney, or other mechanism satisfactory to the City. The preserved property cannot be counted toward any open space requirements of the actual development itself.

Figure CD-3 Example of Unit Transfer
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47 Step 2: Identify Opportunities and
Constraints
Development in areas that contain significant
environmental resources is often more costly and
more time-consuming due to the need for higher
level regulatory agency permits. Thus, the second
step in the land use determination process involves
identifying significant on-site resources that must be
protected. Resources to be considered include, but
are not limited to:
• Ridgelines (as identified in the City’s Hillside
Zoning Ordinance)
• USGS blue line streams
• Riparian habitat areas
• Other unique/sensitive habitats (e.g., woodlands and chaparral) In determining the area available for development
on a given property, the owner is encouraged to
eliminate from consideration those areas containing these significant resources.

Figure CD-4 Example of Recalculation of Average Slope
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48 Step 3: Conformance with
Performance Criteria
Developers shall be required to meet performance
criteria when developing in the hillside areas. The
following provide examples of the criteria to be
used:
• Development will be subject to the Hillside
Zoning Ordinance.
• All development must be located within an
“X”-minute response zone for emergency services.
• No road shall have a grade in excess of “Y”%.

Precise mechanisms for implementing this 3-step
approach are detailed in the Hillside Zoning Ordinance.

The allowed density applicable to hillside property,
which is the subject of a development entitlement
application, may be increased to the extent necessary to avoid the unconstitutional taking of the subject property. Any such increase shall be the subject of a finding by the Planning Commission or City
Council, whichever is the final body considering
the application. The finding shall be supported by
substantial evidence introduced during the hearing
on the issue conducted by the Planning Commission
and/or City Council.

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49 Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice (EJ) is defined as “the fair
treatment and meaningful involvement of all
people regardless of race, color, national origin,
or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies” (US EPA). Environmental
Justice seeks to prevent and correct disproportionate environmental impacts on vulnerable communities. Impacts can result from either the presence or absence of certain land uses, facilities, and physical
and social infrastructure. For example, the presence
of industrial land uses causing air pollution in a vulnerable community is an EJ issue. The absence of parks and open space, community centers and recreational facilities, sidewalks and bike lanes, public transportation options, safe housing, and healthy
food options in a vulnerable community are also
EJ issues.

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
produces General Plan Guidelines1 that provide
guidance on addressing EJ. The guidelines specify
that the first step is to identify any Disadvantaged
Communities (DACs) within the Planning Area.

DACs are typically those communities that disproportionately face the burdens of environmental hazards. Senate Bill 535 (SB 535) provides direction on how to identify DACs and Assembly Bill 1550
(AB 1550) provides direction on how to identify AB
1550 Low-Income Communities, which are areas
that are also disproportionately affected by certain
environmental issues.
1 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, General Plan Guidelines, Chapter 4 available at https://opr. ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html
Once these DACs are located, goals and policies can be identified to reduce disproportionate impacts in these areas. The California Communities
Environmental Health Screening Tool (“CalEnviroScreen”) version 4.0 was utilized to identify any DACs within Brea. CalEnviroScreen is a mapping
tool developed by CalEPA that helps identify communities most affected by multiple sources of pollution, and where people are especially vulnerable to pollution’s effects. CalEnviroScreen assigns composite scores to census tracts in California based on aggregate data from 21 indicators including potential exposures to pollutants, adverse environmental conditions, socioeconomic factors, and the prevalence of certain health conditions. CalEPA designates tracts with a composite CalEnviroScreen score of 75 or higher as DACs.

Figure CD-5, Environmental Justice Communities,
shows that of Brea’s 14 census tracts, one has a
composite CalEnviroScreen score of 75 or higher
and is therefore considered a SB 535 Disadvantaged Community. Furthermore, eight census tracts are designated as an AB 1550 Low-Income Community. The Brea General Plan has integrated environmental justice policies throughout to help reduce the unique or compounded health risks in the City’s
environmental justice communities (i.e. DACs and
low-income communities subject to disproportionate environmental burdens). These policies are shown with an EJ icon. EJ
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Valley View Ave
Lambert Rd
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arbor Blvd
Golden Ave
Valencia Ave
Lakeview
Ave
BreaBlvd
Berry St
Fairm
ont Blvd
Rose Dr
Ohio St
Brea Blvd
State Col el ge Blvd
Bastanchury Rd
Kellogg Dr
Village
Center Dr
Associated
Rd
Palm Dr
Richfield Rd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Palm St
Associat ed Rd
Lambert Rd
Puente St
Whittier Blvd
Bastanchury Rd
Bradford Rd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Central Ave
Kraemer Blvd
Birch St
Kraemer Blvd
Imperial Hwy
Associated Rd
State College Blvd
Carbon Canyon Rd
Rose Dr
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
La Habra
Heights
Placentia
La Habra
Fullerton
Yorba Linda
Anaheim
Chino Hills
4 13
10 1
6 5
8 7
11 12
14 2
3 9
Cal EnviroScreen 4.0 Overall Score
>90 - 100 (Highest Score)
>80 - 90
>75- 80
>60 - 75
>50 - 60
>40 - 50
>30 - 40
>20 - 30
>10 - 20
0 - 10 (Lowest Scores)
LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
Census Tract Partially or Completely
within the Planning Area
Disadvantaged Community
Low Income Community
Census Tract Classification*
Neither a Disadvantaged nor a LowIncome Community
Both a Disadvantaged and a LowIncome Community
Low-Income Community Only
Sources: OEHHA CalEnviorScreen 4.0; California Climate Investments Priority Popluations 4.0; City of Brea; Orange County; California State Geoportal; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. 0 ½ 1
Miles
Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group, June 26, 2025.

Environmental Justice Communities
Figure CD-5
* see table for census tract details
Map ID Census Tract CalEnviroScreen
Score
Disadvantaged
Community
Low-Income
Community Map ID Census Tract CalEnviroScreenScore
Disadvantaged
Community
Low-Income
Community
1 6059001404 92.4 YES YES 8 6059001505 27.0 NO NO
2 6059001403 32.7 NO NO 9 6059011707 38.6 NO YES
3 6059001501 46.2 NO NO 10 6059011709 31.2 NO NO
4 6059001506 69.3 NO YES 11 6059011717 39.2 NO YES
5 6059001507 50.9 NO YES 12 6059021814 43.3 NO YES
6 6059001503 44.0 NO YES 13 6059021815 35.0 NO NO
7 6059001504 66.9 NO YES 14 6059021822 19.7 NO NO
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Infrastructure
The City’s water, sewer, and storm drain systems
represent the hidden support network for development in Brea. These systems must be maintained to ensure that existing residents and businesses can
reliably turn on a tap, run the washing machine,
or use water for industrial processes knowing that
the infrastructure systems will not fail. As infrastructure ages, isolated failures represent a real potential threat. To preserve high service levels in Brea, water and sewer lines will need to be maintained,
replaced, and expanded to maximize efficiency
and increase capacity as necessary. For new
development, the infrastructure must be able to support new needs and demands without burdening current users.

The City maintains the water distribution, sewage
collection, and local storm drain systems in Brea.

Water supplies are purchased from wholesale
providers and the City is responsible for storage
and distribution. Sewage collected in laterals and
City trunk lines flows into regional lines maintained
by the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD).

With regard to flood control, City storm drains
direct runoff flows into major channels and other
facilities maintained by the Orange County Flood
Control District (OCFCD).

Water Distribution System
Due to the lack of potable groundwater in Brea, the
City’s potable water supply comes from two wholesale water providers: the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the California Domestic Water Company (CDWC). The one groundwater well owned by the City is used strictly
for non-potable, irrigation purposes.

Brea’s distribution facilities include supply connections to MWDOC and CDWC, as well as emergency connections with neighboring agencies.

Water enters the distribution system from transmission mains through various pressure-reducing stations and the Berry Street Pumping Station. Water is stored in reservoirs in the hills and other functionally strategic locations within the City.

In addition to water demands placed on the system
for domestic and commercial use and irrigation, the
water system must be capable of providing adequate pressures for fire-fighting purposes. Since fires can occur at any time, the water system must
constantly be ready to provide the required fire
flow.

The City’s 2021 Water Master Plan (WMP) analyzed water consumption for land use types in Brea established from customer meter readings for the
period 2015-2019. Table CD-4 indicates the combined summary of total demand by land use within the planning area.

The analysis in the 2021 Water Master Plan
reflected all recent improvements to the water distribution system. The total system demand was analyzed and reported as 8,615 gpm or 12.4 million gallons per day (MGD) under the Maximum Day
Demand (MDD) scenario. The results reflected a
decrease in demand of approximately 1/3 less
than the demand from the 2009 Water Master
Plan’s MDD scenario, of 12,903 gpm (18.6 MGD).

The 2021 Water Master Plan analysis identified
that there is sufficient capacity for supply (imported
water connection capacity), storage (reservoir
capacity), and pressure reducing stations (valve
capacity), while recommending additional booster
pump capacity to the system. The 2021 Water
Master Plan identified a series of projects recommended to address existing system deficiencies, to enhance system reliability, and to meet the needs
of projected future development.

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53 Sewage Collection System
The local sewage collection system provides
wastewater collection services to all areas within
the City Limits, portions of unincorporated Orange
County, and a small portion of Placentia. According to the City’s 2021 Sewer Master Plan, the existing sewer system consists of a network of gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains made up
of the following:
• 134 miles (708,750 feet) of gravity sewer pipe,
ranging from 4-inches to 27-inches in diameter
• Three (3) sewer lift stations
• Two (2) inverted siphons
• 12.4 square mile service area
• Total existing average sewer load of 4.89 mgd
The majority of the gravity system is 8-inch diameter
vitrified clay pipe. A portion of the collection system was constructed as early as 1925. The service area
consists of 11 major sewersheds that flow into City
trunk sewers, which in turn outlet to OCSD facilities. OCSD collects sewage from cities throughout Orange County and treats it at regional facilities.

The analysis included within the 2021 Sewer Master
Plan identified recommended improvement projLand Use Type AFY gpm Acres AFY/ac gpm/ac Single-Family Residential 1563.30 969.25 760 2.06 1.28
Multifamily Residential 216.45 134.20 93 2.33 1.44
High Density Residential 245.30 152.09 71 3.45 2.14
Schools 143.40 88.90 107 1.34 0.83
Business / Commercial 164.35 101.90 172 0.96 0.59
Industrial 200.28 124.17 153 1.31 0.81
Mixed Use 51.78 32.10 35 1.48 0.92
Source: City of Brea, 2021 Water Master Plan, May 2021. Note: AFY – acre-feet per year; gpm – gallons per minute Table CD-4 Water Demand (2015-2019)
ects to address existing system capacity or structural
deficiencies and to replace existing infrastructure
where necessary. These recommended projects
aided in the development of the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), which provides the
City of Brea with a long-range planning tool for
implementing its infrastructure improvements in an
orderly manner.

Storm Drains
Storm water is rainwater plus anything the rain carries along with it. In urban areas, rain that falls on roofs or collects on paved areas is carried away
through a system of gutters, pipes, and culverts.

Storm water runoff flows directly into the City’s storm drain system via street gutters and other inlets, and
this flow in turn discharges into County flood control channels which ultimately drain to the Pacific Ocean. The OCFCD maintains the regional storm
drain system.

From a planning standpoint, the two important considerations to focus on regarding storm drains are:
1) ensuring adequate capacity to collect and carry
storm water and thereby avoid flooding; and 2)
working to reduce pollutant loads in storm water
as part of regional efforts to improve water quality
in surface waters.

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54 Storm Drainage
In the hills above Brea, Brea Creek, Fullerton Creek
(via the Loftus Diversion Channel), and Carbon
Canyon Creek are the three primary drainage
courses. All three are part of the greater watershed of the San Gabriel River, which outlets into the Pacific Ocean at Seal Beach. In Carbon Canyon,
drainages and intermittent streams flow into the
Carbon Canyon Dam drainage area. Stream flows
below the dam are directed to the San Gabriel
River via Fullerton Creek or diverted to the Santa
Ana River.

Within the urbanized areas of Brea, surface flows
are contained within concrete channels, including
the Brea Canyon channel, Memory Gardens channel, Imperial channel, and Loftus Diversion channel.

These channels, maintained by the OCFCD, provide
a high degree of protection from excessive storm
water flows. Storm water flooding is addressed as
a public safety issue in the Public Safety Element.

Storm Pollutants
When it rains, trash, litter, silt, automotive chemicals (oils and grease, antifreeze, and fine dust from tire
wear), animal waste, and many other contaminants
are washed into the storm drain system. Since storm
drains are designed to carry only storm water, these
drains typically are not equipped with filters or
cleaning systems, and consequently, deliver polluted urban runoff directly into local flood control channels and the ocean. Many of the pollutants
found in this runoff are toxic to fish, marine mammals, and other aquatic life.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits
the discharge of any pollutant to navigable waters
from a point source unless the discharge is authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. In 1987, the passage of
the Water Quality Act established NPDES permit
requirements for discharges of storm water. The
NPDES permit program controls water pollution
by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Since 1990, operators of storm water systems such as Orange
County have been required to develop a storm
water management program designed to prevent
harmful pollutants from being washed away by
storm water runoff and discharged into local water
bodies. Brea participates in the NPDES permit program via a partnership consisting of the County, all cities within Orange County, and the County Flood
Control District.

Waste Management and
Recycling
The City of Brea’s trash and recycling collection services are performed by Republic Services, the City’s current franchise waste hauler. The City and Republic Services developed and updated programs to reduce waste from being disposed in landfills and
promote recycling efforts. This includes amending the
franchise agreement in April 2025 to comply with
California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), which went
into effect to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
targeting short-lived climate pollutants, such as meth55 ane gas. An example of this includes implementing
an organics recycling program to allow residents
to dispose of yard waste and food waste into their
organics container. This program also ensures the
implementation of recycling and organics recycling
programs for all businesses and multi-family properties. The organic materials collected by all generators are processed and converted into compost and mulch. The City also provides assistance to businesses
that are large edible food generators to ensure they
are donating edible food that would otherwise be
disposed of to benefit those in need. Other programs
to reduce landfill disposal and illegal dumping, as
well as promote sustainability efforts, include Bulky
Item Collection, Electronic Device Collection, and
Sharps Collection.

The City coordinates with the OC Waste & Recycling (County) to provide outreach to Brea residents to dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste and
Universal Waste to County facilities. Education and
outreach of the City’s recycling programs are conducted on an ongoing and annual basis to residents and businesses via event attendance, hosting compost giveaways and shred events, tabling opportunities, presentations, trainings, waste audits, and site visits. City staff also monitor construction and demolition projects occurring within City limits to ensure debris from projects are properly managed and disposed of. The City of Brea continues to pursue innovative reduction, reuse, and recycling strategies that allow all community members to make more sustainable choices to protect the environment.

Growth Management
Brea sits at the intersection of Orange, Los Angeles,
and San Bernardino counties and experiences both
positive and negative effects of regional growth. As
more people move into the area, they spend tax
dollars at shops and restaurants in the City and they
drive weekly to major employment centers in the
community. This activity brings increased congestion on the major roadways through Brea, including Carbon Canyon Road, Imperial Highway, Valencia
Avenue, and Lambert Road. Brea continues to work
cooperatively with surrounding cities and counties
to manage growth to minimize adverse effects on
the City. More importantly, Brea looks locally to
balance its own growth and ensure that the pace
of new development and economic growth does
not outpace the ability of the City and the BreaOlinda Unified School District to provide services and infrastructure necessary to achieve the community’s goals.

Future growth in Brea will occur as a result of infill
residential, commercial, and industrial development, as well as new homes in limited hillside areas.

The outlying areas will require substantial investments in roads, water and sewer lines, and other infrastructure. Proper phasing of new development
in concert with augmenting the capacities of infrastructure and public facilities will ensure sufficient levels for service of residents and businesses.

To ensure that new development does not negatively impact the existing levels of public services provided by the City, this section provides guidance in balancing provision of public facilities and infrastructure in a manner that will adequately serve
current and future residents. In addition, planning
for future growth is required by Orange County
Measure M2 (2011-2041), the voter approved
Transportation Investment Plan. Measure M2
allocates funds to provide transportation facilities
in Orange County. The funds raised by Measure
M2 are returned to cities to be used for local and
regional transportation projects. To qualify for funds, each city must comply with the Countywide Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management Program,
which requires adoption of local growth management policies.

Plans and programs adopted by Orange County
and the Southern California Association of Governments have bearing on the scope and context of Brea’s growth management policies.

Orange County Measure M2
(Renewed Measure M)
Measure M2, adopted by Orange County voters
in 2006, approved a 30-year extension of an existing one half-cent sales tax for countywide transportation improvements that was set to expire in 2011. All eligible jurisdictions receive a percentage
of sales tax revenue based on factors such as the
population ratio, Master Plan of Arterial Highways
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56 miles, and total taxable sales. To receive the funds, cities must have a local Growth Management Plan.

Funds can be used for local projects, as well as
ongoing maintenance of local streets and roads.

This program was designed to create a process
among Orange County jurisdictions to coordinate
and implement traffic improvements and planning
on a countywide basis.

To receive its allocation of Measure M2 funds,
Brea must submit a statement of compliance with
the growth management components addressing
the following:

1. Adoption of a Growth Management Element, or similar General Plan component, that includes traffic Level of Service (LOS) standards. The general target standard should be LOS D for intersections, recognizing that
lower LOS standards for certain intersections
in urbanized areas may be appropriate if
such affected roadways carry a high proportion of regional traffic (for example, Imperial Highway).

2. Develop a Mitigation Program. This program
shall ensure that new growth pays its fair share
of the costs associated with that growth. To
meet the requirements, Brea is required to: a)
adopt a development mitigation program to
ensure that development is paying its share of
the costs associated with that development; b)
impose or continue a traffic impact mitigation
fee; c) ensure that new revenues provided
by a sales tax increase measure shall not be
used to replace private developer funding
which has been committed for a project.

3. Participate in Interjurisdictional Planning
Forums. Brea, in cooperation with the CityCounty Coordination Committee, is required to participate in interjurisdictional forums
to cooperate in easing cumulative traffic
impacts and coordinating improvements in
transportation and other facilities. Brea has
been an ongoing partner with nearby counties, identifying options for easing traffic congestion where Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties converge.

4. Development of a Seven-Year Capital
Improvement Program. Brea must determine
the capital projects needed to meet and maintain both traffic Level of Service and Performance Standards. The Capital Improvement Program shall include approved projects and
an analysis of the costs of the proposed projects, as well as a financial plan for providing the improvements.

5. Address Housing Options and Job Opportunities as related to transportation demand on a city, sub-regional, and countywide
basis. Through adoption and implementation of the Mixed Use 18 and Mixed Use 50 General Plan land use designations, Brea
creates opportunities for housing and jobs to
be located in close proximity to each other,
thereby reducing vehicle trips.

6. Adopt a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance or alternative mitigation to reduce single-occupancy automobile travel.

Southern California Association Of
Governments
The Southern California Association of Governments, or SCAG, has adopted a Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) that applies to the six-county SCAG
region (Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial counties). This plan recommends ways that cities and counties can redirect regional growth to minimize traffic congestion and improve environmental quality. A key goal of
SCAG’s RTP/SCS is to better balance jobs and
housing within subregions.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District
supports SCAG’s RTP/SCS through implementation
of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The
AQMP mandates a variety of measures to reduce
traffic congestion and improve air quality. To comply
with the AQMP, Brea has adopted an Air Quality
Implementation Plan to meet the requirements for
local jurisdictions as identified in the regional AQMP.

New development in the City must comply with the
Air Quality Implementation Plan.

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58 Goal CD-1
Provide a balanced mix of land uses
that integrates residential, commercial,
and employment uses with open
space and public facilities to support
a vibrant, sustainable community
offering a high quality of life.

LAND USE PLANNING The Community Development Element provides for a diverse blend of land uses and intensities
designed to accommodate anticipated growth
without jeopardizing Brea’s endearing character.

By strategically planning for various residential,
commercial, and recreational spaces, the Community Development Element aims to create a balanced environment that supports economic vitality while preserving the quality of life in existing residential neighborhoods and enhancing the extensive open space and recreation network within the City. This comprehensive approach enables Brea
to adapt to evolving conditions and preferences,
fostering a vibrant and resilient community.

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59 CD-1 Policies
CD-1.1 Land Use Pattern. Provide a coordinated mix of housing, employment, service, and recreational opportunities that encourages efficient development and multimodal choices; minimizes environmental impacts; ensures land use compatibility; enhances community livability and public health; and sustains economic vitality. EJ CD-1.2 Housing Options. Support a diverse range of housing development options and densities, ensuring that residents across income levels, age groups, and those with special needs can live within the community. EJ
CD-1.3 Commercial and Industrial Uses. Provide a balanced distribution of well-maintained, functional, and appropriate commercial business and industrial use areas to expand local employment opportunities and support a stable tax base.

CD-1.4 Open Space Areas. Preserve open space wherever possible and to the extent feasible, particularly in hillside areas. EJ
CD-1.5 Employment/Housing Balance. Strive to balance employment and housing levels within the community to create more opportunities for residents to work locally. A balanced jobs-to-housing ratio enables residents to live and work in Brea, fostering a greater sense of community and convenience. EJ
CD-1.6 Economic Growth. Support the preservation, enhancement, and growth of a diverse range of commercial areas, including retail, dining, professional, service, technology, and emerging market sectors to meet the needs of residents and attract new businesses and employment opportunities.

CD-1.7 Development Flexibility. Allow for flexible development standards in the City’s Zoning Ordinance provided that the potential benefits and merit of projects can be balanced with potential impacts.

CD-1.8 Sustainable Development Practices. Implement policies and programs that encourage the efficient use of land and infrastructure to reduce environmental impacts and support long-term community sustainability. EJ
CD-1.9 Connectivity. Connect, where possible, all neighborhoods of the community and surrounding areas located within the City and Sphere of Influence (SOI) with trails, greenways, and well-planned, well-located park areas. Maximize connections to hillside and open space areas. EJ
CD-1.10 Maintain and Expand Public Facilities. Ensure the planning, maintenance, and enhancement of public facilities and services, including emergency and public safety services, infrastructure, educational and library facilities, and recreational and public gathering areas. These resources support social engagement, cultural activities, and a high quality of life for residents. EJ
CD-1.11 Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination. Coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions to ensure land use compatibility in areas surrounding Brea. Partnerships with Orange County and adjacent cities can support the development of cohesive strategies to address regional planning challenges and development.

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60 CD-1.12 Annexations. Strongly consider the annexation of adjacent unincorporated properties in the City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) and avoid the creation of any new County islands.

CD-1.13 Responsible Hillside Development. Regulate development within hillside areas to ensure consistency with City standards and environmental requirements and facilitate orderly development, guide site design to protect natural landforms, preserve natural and biological resources, minimize hazards, and ensure the provision of adequate infrastructure and public services, particularly within service areas and any potential lands proposed for annexation.

CD-1 Actions
CD-1a Update the City’s Zoning Map to be consistent with the land use designations shown on Figure CD-2, General Plan Land Use Designations.

CD-1b Review the standards provided in the Zoning Ordinance (Title 20 of the Brea City Code) and amend as necessary for consistency with General Plan goals, policies, allowed uses, and future growth projections.

CD-1c File an annual progress report with the City Council and the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) describing the status of the General Plan and its implementation.

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61 Goal CD-2
Create a visually appealing and
cohesive community that emphasizes
high-quality design, celebrates
Brea’s distinct character, and fosters
a strong sense of place through welldesigned spaces, architecture, and streetscapes.

Brea is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and attractive community. By focusing on well-designed, pedestrian-friendly development, the City aims to
create memorable spaces through strategic land
use planning that enrich community members’ quality of life, support local businesses, and strengthen civic pride.

CD-2 Policies
CD-2.1 Distinct Identity. Foster and preserve a distinct community identity and sense of place, characterized by clearly defined districts and neighborhoods.

CD-2.2 Site Planning and Design. Emphasize high-quality architecture, visual cohesion, and well-planned functional spaces in the design of new developments, while encouraging the optimization of land use for a sustainable, pedestrian-friendly community.

CD-2.3 Streetscape Design. Provide public space streetscapes that balance aesthetics and functionality, with a focus on the City’s arterial highways, entry gateways, and the Core Area. This includes cohesive design elements such as street furniture, lighting, drought-tolerant landscaping in medians and parkways, and monument signage that enhance Brea’s image and provide a welcoming, visually elevated experience for both residents and visitors. EJ CD-2.4 Sustainable Design. Promote environmentally responsive design by integrating natural elements such as drought-tolerant landscaping, efficient irrigation systems, and energy-efficient building materials and design into public and private spaces. EJ CD-2.5 Landscape Design. Require visually appealing landscapes that soften and enhance development projects and complement the surrounding environment. Incorporate plant material of varying sizes for layered growth and select species adaptable to the local climate to ensure long-term sustainability. Trees and plants should be native, non-invasive species.

CD-2.6 Neighborhood Setting. Ensure new development projects are appropriately scaled and designed with consideration of the surrounding setting. This includes well-designed building height and massing transitions to complement the surrounding neighborhood’s scale and sharing common aesthetic themes or architectural styles to preserve and enhance the area’s character and sense of place. EJ

COMMUNITY DESIGN AND PLACEMAKING
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62 CD-2.7 Public Gathering Spaces. Encourage walkable placemaking projects that feature attractive outdoor gathering spaces conducive to pedestrian-friendly programming (e.g., farmers markets, art shows, live music, food, movie nights) to strengthen social engagement for the community. EJ
CD-2.8 Pedestrian-Friendly Environments. Prioritize pedestrian-oriented design and connectivity by incorporating thoughtfully planned tree-lined sidewalks, pathways, and active street fronts throughout new developments. This includes a focus on human-scale building frontages that create visually appealing and pedestrian-friendly environments, as well as pedestrian safe connections to surrounding streets. EJ
CD-2.9 Residential Open Spaces. Ensure that new multifamily residential projects incorporate thoughtfully designed usable open spaces, plazas, park areas, courtyards, and/or other outdoor gathering areas to create inviting environments for social interaction and recreation that make a community a desirable place to live. EJ CD-2.10 Façade and Ancillary Improvements. Encourage the revitalization of aging commercial centers and buildings to create more inviting and pedestrian-friendly spaces. This includes renovating and enhancing building façades, landscaping, signage, and overall property maintenance to build a stronger sense of place and support business attraction and retention.

CD-2.11 Above-Ground Utilities. Utilities and support structures should be carefully placed and designed to minimize their impact on the streetscape.

CD-2.12 Historic Preservation. Ensure that new development respects the City’s historic heritage and architecture and is designed to be consistent with the local context and key physical and architectural characteristics of its surrounding neighborhood.

CD-2.13 Hillsides. Preserve the scenic beauty of Brea’s hillsides and minimize the visual and environmental impact of development upon sensitive hillside areas.

CD-2.14 Gateways. Reinforce gateways as prominent points of entry into the City of Brea through the use of distinctive public art pieces, signage, and/or graphics that express the history and character of the community.

CD-2 Actions
CD-2a Plan for gateway improvements as funding and potential partnership opportunities become available.

CD-2b Establish objective design standards (SB 35)
CD-2c Along arterials, explore strategies and implementation actions to coordinate with private property owners to achieve a consistent appearance of walls and fences facing the corridor.

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63 Goal CD-3
Preserve the safety and tranquility of
established residential neighborhoods
that contribute to the quality of life in
Brea, while fostering opportunities
for social interaction and enhancing
community connections.

Single-family neighborhoods make up the majority
of the City’s developed land area. While the City’s
commercial and mixed use areas are envisioned
to serve as vibrant community hubs and centers of
activity, many neighborhoods also contribute by
hosting social gatherings and events that foster community building and connectivity in their respective areas. Maintaining established neighborhoods,
encouraging property reinvestment (including
general maintenance and building and landscape
improvements), and strengthening neighborhood
connections are keys to preserving the quality of
Brea’s neighborhoods.

CD-3 Policies
CD-3.1 Preserve Single-Family Neighborhoods. Focus growth to underutilized parcels within commercial and mixed use areas, thereby reducing development pressure on established single-family residential neighborhoods.

CD-3.2 New Development Sensitivity. Ensure new development projects are sensitively designed to complement surrounding low-density residential neighborhoods, with particular attention to architectural character, appropriate building massing and scale, and minimizing any operational impacts on the surrounding area.

CD-3.3 Neighborhood Character. Create a distinctive sense of place and enhance the visual quality of individual neighborhoods.

CD-3.4 Property Maintenance and Reinvestment. Promote community pride and enhance the City’s visual appeal by encouraging property renovations and reinvestment. This also includes Brea City Code education and enforcement efforts to ensure proper property maintenance, preserve neighborhood character, and maintain attractive community aesthetics. EJ CD-3.5 Neighborhood Infrastructure. Maintain neighborhood infrastructure, community facilities, and services to support the livability and long-term sustainability of neighborhoods.

EJ
CD-3.6 Community Programming. Support local outreach and education initiatives that enhance neighborhoods and strengthen community connections in Brea. EJ

NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
CD-3a As part of the City’s development review process, ensure that nonresidential development projects are designed to minimize conflicts with residential uses. Review of nonresidential projects should ensure that the following design issues are minimized or avoided in projects that abut residential areas:

1. Inappropriate building scale and/or placement on the lot.

2. Excessive glare or excessive impacts from light sources onto adjacent properties.

3. Excessive noise generated from freight and waste management activities during night hours.

4. Excessive air pollutant emissions from freight trucks and large expanses of parking lot areas.

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64 CD-3 Actions
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65 Goal CD-4
Minimize the extent of development
in the hillsides and mitigate any
adverse consequences associated
with urbanization.

The Brea community values the hillsides, and
although landowners may continue to seek entitlements for development in the hillside areas, the City will continue to balance development interests with
broader community preservation goals.

HILLSIDE

DEVELOPMENT
CD-4 Policies
CD-4.1 Development Level. Maintain low density/intensity land use designations in the hill- side areas.

CD-4.2 Constraints. Base allowable development on the ability of infrastructure, landform, physical constraints, and emergency response capabilities to support new development.

CD-4.3 Natural Grading. Encourage natural grading techniques that blend with existing to- pography; grading should use rounded contours on slopes to minimize disturbance. En- courage the preservation of the physical shape of the hillsides and views where feasible.

CD-4.4 Hillside Zoning Ordinance. Enforce the City’s Hillside Zoning Ordinance, which establishes standards for permitted density on slopes, subdivision design, ridgeline preservation, grading, retaining walls, and other requirements.

CD-4.5 Regional Coordination. Coordinate with Orange County and emphasize the City’s need to participate in the development review process of projects proposed in surrounding unincorporated areas. Work to ensure that such developments proceed consistent with City standards.

CD-4.6 Natural Fire Breaks. Preserve natural fire breaks through designated Open Space land use.

CD-4.7 Building Design. Building materials and colors for development in the hillsides should blend with the natural landscape.

CD-4.8 Clustered Development. Incentivize clustered development within hillside areas by directing new development to previously disturbed or less environmentally sensitive areas to preserve natural landforms, open space, and visual character.

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66 CD-4 Actions
CD-4a Require a constraints analysis for properties zoned Hillside Residential. The constraints analysis shall include a detailed description and mapping of slopes, geologic factors, areas prone to flooding, and any sensitive biological resources.

CD-4b Require continued implementation of the City’s Hillside Zoning Ordinance.

CD-4c Establish objective development criteria for all new development zoned Hillside Residential and designated High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to enhance fire resilience, reduce risk to life and property, and ensure consistency with applicable safety regulations and best practices.

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67 Brea’s water, sewer, and storm drain systems represent the critical infrastructure required for the City Goal CD-5 to function and to support development in the City.

Provide sufficient levels of water,
sewer, and storm drain service
throughout the community.

INFRASTRUCTURE
CD-5 Policies
CD-5.1 System Capacity. Coordinate the demands of new development with the capacity of water, sewer, and storm drain systems.

CD-5.2 Master Plans. Implement the City’s water, sewer, and drainage master plans to address known deficiencies.

CD-5.3 Development Impacts. Require that new developments fund their fair-share of costs associated with improvements to public infrastructure necessitated by the new development.

CD-5.4 Funding. Work with developers to ensure that adequate funding and improvements for required infrastructure is provided or ensured via bonds.

CD-5.5 Sewer Discharge Elimination. Minimize damage to wastewater collection and downstream treatment systems by preventing discharge of materials that are toxic or which would obstruct flows.

CD-5.6 Stormwater Treatment. Pursue treatment and disposal methods which, to the maximum extent feasible, provide for further beneficial use of stormwater runoff and allow beneficial uses of land or water receiving the effluent.

CD-5.7 Stormwater Overflow. Continue to investigate and carry out cost-effective methods for reducing storm water flows into the wastewater system.

CD-5.8 Stormwater Quality. Update and enforce Brea’s standards for the quality of stormwater discharged to the system.

CD-5.9 Waste Reduction and Recycling. Continue to enhance solid waste, recycling, organics recycling, and construction and demolition programs for all community members to ensure compliance with California recycling legislation and support programs that prioritize waste reduction and recycling in order to minimize landfill disposal and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

CD-5.10 Infrastructure Expansion. If analysis shows capacity concerns on infrastructure, limit the extension of public services and utility infrastructure to reduce increasing fire risks and minimize other environmental impacts.
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CD-5 Actions
CD-5a Implement the Capital Improvement Program incorporating the following range of public facilities:
• Street Improvements
• Traffic Safety Enhancements
• Storm Drain Improvements
• Water Improvements
• Sewer Improvements
• Building and Parks & Recreational Facility Improvements • Golf Course Improvements
• Other major capital investments needed to sustain the City’s development and operations CD-5b Regularly review mechanisms for funding and phasing of new infrastructure and bring recommendations to the City Council for consideration.

CD-5c Create and distribute digital and print educational materials to support sustainable practices, including the implementation of three-cart collection systems to increase diversion of solid waste from landfills.

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68 C ommu nit y Development
69 Goal CD-6
Promote balanced growth
with supporting public services
infrastructure.

Inherent in land use planning and infrastructure
management is the goal to balance growth with
adequate infrastructure and services. The following policies and actions tie together development goals under the unifying theme of growth management and indicate Brea’s commitment to continue to work with other jurisdictions to address regional
concerns.

GROWTH

MANAGEMENT
CD-6 Policies
CD-6.1 Development and Services. Balance quality development with adequate and equitable distribution of services, resources, and amenities throughout the City. EJ CD-6.2 Land Use and Transportation. Integrate land use and transportation planning to provide adequate transportation system service standards. EJ CD-6.3 Local Services. Monitor and maintain service level standards for public services and infrastructure.

CD-6.4 Adequate Services. Ensure that new development is in balance with the provision of services and/or funding. EJ
CD-6.5 Growth Pattern. Strongly encourage new development in infill locations in a balanced and efficient pattern that reduces sprawl, preserves open space, and creates convenient connections to other land uses and transportation facilities.

CD-6.6 Local Employment. Support programs that match Brea residents with local jobs to reduce long commutes.

CD-6.7 Transportation Facilities. Assist in the provision of adequate regional and local transportation facilities.

CD-6.8 Interregional Cooperation. Cooperate with other agencies to address regional issues and opportunities related to growth, transportation, infrastructure, and other planning issues.

CD-6.9 Alternative Modes of Travel. Promote the expansion and development of alternative methods of transportation.

CD-6.10 Employment Proximity. Encourage the development of housing within close proximity to jobs and services.

CD-6 Actions
CD-6a Cooperate with regional agencies to improve regional services and air quality by actively participating in the development of the Southern California Association of Government’s regional comprehensive plan and its sub-regional plan component for Orange County.

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73 INTRODUCTION
The City of Brea strives to maintain and support high
quality of life, community satisfaction, and safety for residents. Determining existing and future traffic and
circulation conditions and identifying and addressing potential concerns will further the City’s overall goal to provide a safe and enjoyable environment
for its citizens, employees, and visitors.

The purpose of the Mobility Element is to provide
the goals, policies, and actions to support the provision of a safe, efficient, and adequate multi-modal circulation system for the City. The Mobility Element
identifies and addresses transportation and circulation features or characteristics that currently affect Brea, and recommends a network of multi-modal
transportation facilities to accommodate existing
and future travel patterns. This Element addresses
the following key topics related to circulation, and
establishes goals and policies to regulate existing
and future circulation conditions throughout the City:

1. Regional Circulation System

2. Local Circulation System

3. Complete Streets

4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

5. Public Transportation System
The Goals and Policies within this Element reflect
the community’s intent to provide and foster a balanced, multi-modal network for all roadway users that:
• Maintains an effective regional transportation
network.
• Provides a safe circulation system that facilitates the efficient flow of traffic and goods. • Provides a safe and convenient transportation network accessible for all transportation modes and users.
• Provides and maintains extensive public bikeway and community pedestrian networks that facilitate and encourage non-motorized travel.
• Promotes the increased use of public transit
and other multi-modal transportation services.

Brea is a community with a well-defined circulation system featuring vehicular, goods movement (such as trucking, package deliveries, on-demand
deliveries, and more), public transit, bicycle, and
pedestrian components. An interdependent system
is created by the connection of this local system with
a larger regional circulation network. A safe and
convenient circulation system operation is needed
to support a variety of land uses and trip purposes
throughout the community.

MOBILITY
The Mobility Element establishes a comprehensive framework to foster a safe, efficient, and balanced multi-modal transportation network for all users throughout the City. By integrating local and regional circulation systems with extensive pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities, this Element supports Brea’s commitment to high quality of life and the seamless movement of people and goods.
74 Organization of Element
The Mobility Element will address each topic
below as it relates to Brea. The goals and policies of this Element are organized around the following topics:
• Regional Circulation
• Local Circulation
• Complete Streets
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
• Public Transportation System
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75 City Structure for Mobility
Planning, Review, and
Implementation
The City’s mobility network is planned, reviewed,
approved, designed, implemented, and operated
through coordination among several City departments, advisory bodies, and elected officials.

The Community Development Department provides comprehensive land use services, in support of the preservation, assistance, and regulation of
development in the City of Brea and its sphere of
influence. The Community Development Department’s primary goal is to ensure and enhance the quality of life in the community. Through the Planning
Division, the Department also oversees the longrange and regional planning issues of importance to Brea and the surrounding region.

The Public Works Department is responsible for
planning, designing, maintaining, and operating
the City’s infrastructure to ensure a safe, efficient,
and reliable mobility network for residents, businesses, and visitors. The Engineering and Street Divisions play a central role in the City’s circulation system by overseeing roadway design, traffic signal operations, signage, striping, sidewalks, storm drains, and sewer systems. In coordination
with other departments, Public Works ensures that
multi-modal facilities such as pedestrian, bicycle,
and vehicular networks, are planned, constructed,
and maintained to support safe, accessible, and
efficient circulation throughout the City. In addition, Public Works prepares engineering plans and
specifications, maintains City property and facilities, and oversees the street network within Brea.

The Traffic Committee, serving as an advisory body,
evaluates local traffic operations, neighborhood traffic concerns, safety issues, and circulation improvement requests. The primary purpose of the Traffic Committee is to respond to certain neighborhood,
Citywide and regional traffic issues and make recommendations thereon to the City Council.

The Planning Commission studies proposed
developments that may have an impact on the
community’s growth and environment. This commission ensures that proposed developments will meet the City of Brea’s technical, environmental,
and aesthetic standards. The Planning Commission
holds public hearings to review plans to ensure they
comply with the City’s zoning regulations and general plan for development.

The City Council serves as the final decision-making authority for mobility policies, capital improvement programming, major development approvals, and amendments to the General Plan or the City’s
circulation system. Council direction guides how
transportation priorities are funded, phased, and
implemented over time.

Through this organizational structure, the City collaboratively plans, evaluates, and manages its transportation network to ensure that mobility improvements support community needs, safety, economic development, and multi-modal accessibility.

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76 Related Plans and Programs
Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
SCAG is a federally designated Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) and is made up
of six counties and 191 cities. SCAG develops
long-range regional transportation plans including sustainable communities’ strategies and growth forecast components, regional transportation
improvement programs, regional housing needs
allocations, and a portion of the South Coast Air
Quality Management Plans.

On April 4, 2024, SCAG’s Regional Council
adopted Connect SoCal 2024 (2024 - 2050
Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy [RTP/SCS]). The plan is a long-range visioning document that builds upon and expands
land use and transportation strategies established
over several planning cycles to increase mobility
options and achieve a more sustainable growth
pattern in Southern California. Connect SoCal
identifies Priority Development Areas (PDAs),
which are areas within the SCAG region where
future growth can be located in order to help the
region reach mobility and environmental goals.

PDAs include Transit Priority Areas, Neighborhood
Mobility Areas (NMAs), Livable Corridors, and
Spheres of Influence.

Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA)
OCTA coordinates transportation planning efforts
throughout Orange County and programs funding for project implementation. OCTA also plans, manages, and operates local transit service within
Orange County. OCTA leads the following ongoing planning efforts:
• OCTA prepares the Congestion Management Program (CMP), which identifies strategies to address congestion on the County’s CMP network; which includes State highways and principal arterials. CMP Guidelines require analysis of the CMP network in order
to measure congestion and to determine how
local governments meet CMP standards and
requirements.
• OCTA administers the Master Plan of Arterial
Highways (MPAH), which was established
in 1956 to ensure that the County’s regional
arterial highway network would be planned,
developed, and preserved in order to supplement the freeway system. The MPAH defines the intended functions and carrying capacities
of regional roads in the county.
• OCTA’s Long Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP) is a long-range policy document that
assesses the County’s transportation system
and identifies regional projects in the county,
which address future population, housing, and
employment needs. The LRTP also serves as the
County’s local input to SCAG’s broader RTP/
SCS for Southern California.

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77 Brea Connecting the Core Active
Transportation Plan (ATP)
The Brea Connecting the Core Active Transportation Plan (ATP) was developed as phase one of the Brea 2050 efforts to study cyclist and pedestrian
safety along major corridors and to explore ways
to improve the safety and experience for cyclists
and pedestrians within the central core of the City.

The plan identified mobility challenges and proposed solutions to encourage walking and biking, emphasizing access for all, safety enhancements,
and creative design solutions. The plan was funded
through a grant from Caltrans and was completed
in 2020. The ATPs allow staff to pursue grant funding for pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the Brea Core Specific Plan area. The plan also serves
as a component to help update the General Plan.

The preparation of the new Specific Plan for the
Brea Core Area helps to implement the City’s
long-term vision for this unique area of the City by
providing specific direction for development. The
Brea Core Specific Plan incorporates recommendations from the ATP in order to improve the safety and experience of cyclists and pedestrians in the
area, and builds upon findings in the ATP report
to address improvements to streets, sidewalks, and
public spaces. The Brea Core Area Specific Plan
has evaluated and establishes zoning, zoning regulations, and design guidelines. The plan provides an opportunity to continue the Brea Envisions conversation and dig deeper into the community’s values and vision for the heart of the City.

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78 Other General Plan Elements
According to State planning law, the Mobility Element must be independent, but consistent with the other General Plan Elements. All Elements of the
General Plan are interrelated to a degree, and
certain goals and policies of each Element may
also address topics that are the primary subjects
of other Elements. The integration of overlapping
topics throughout the General Plan Elements provides a strong basis for implementation of plans and programs, and achievement of community goals.

The Mobility Element relates most closely to the
Community Development, Housing, Community
Resources, and Public Safety Elements.

In particular, the Community Development and
Mobility Elements are linked, as future land uses
identified in the Community Development Element,
and in particular the identified development capacity, form the basis for determining the appropriate future transportation networks and/or improvements. The circulation policies and plans ensure that existing transportation facilities will be improved,
and new facilities will be constructed to adequately
serve activity generated by planned development.

An efficient circulation system is a critical factor for diversifying and expanding local economic activities. In addition, the Mobility Element promotes alternative transportation modes to minimize the
regional impacts of planned local development.

An efficient circulation system promotes access,
safety, and convenience to residents. Therefore,
the Mobility Element is also interrelated with the
Housing Element.

The Mobility Element provides for a circulation
system that balances vehicular traffic and other
modes while meeting community values. In addition to promoting bicycle and pedestrian transportation, the Mobility Element promotes the use of public transit. Alternative transportation modes will
help achieve the air quality goals identified in the
Community Resources Element.

Finally, the Mobility Element integrates policies
related to evacuation routes from the Public Safety
Element to ensure viability of evacuation routes
under a range of emergency scenarios.

Existing Conditions
Goods Movement and Truck Routes
Freight and goods movement utilize several of
the major routes in the City’s network. As illustrated in Figure M-1, trucks primarily move along Central Avenue, State College Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Lambert Road, Birch Street, Puente Street, Berry Street, Brea Boulevard, and Valencia
Avenue. Certain roads are classified as restricted
truck routes, which prohibit trucks exceeding a maximum gross weight of 6,000 pounds from accessing from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Carbon Canyon Road,
east of Valenica Avenue, is restricted to trucks with
four axles or fewer.

One of the largest generators of truck activity on
streets within Brea is the Olinda Alpha Landfill,
located in the northeast of the City. The 565-acre
landfill processes nearly 7,000 tons per day, and
is a significant generator of commercial and public
disposal truck trips.1 Access to the Olinda Alpha
Landfill is provided via Valencia Avenue, north of
Lambert Road. In addition, the western portion of the
City south of Central Avenue and west of Tamarack
Avenue, as well as the southeast corner of the City
south of Birch Street and east of Kraemer Boulevard
have goods movement activities generated by the
warehousing, light industrial, and logistic uses.

The Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) of
1982 defines a network of State facilities as truck
routes which accommodate large trucks. SR-57,
which runs through Brea, is a STAA-designated
truck route. In addition, the City of Brea also designates multiple other roads as truck routes, also shown in Figure M-1. The City’s proposed future
truck route network is shown in Figure M-2 and
shows the proposed truck route along Kraemer
Boulevard (between approximately Orbiter Street
and Imperial Highway).
1 OC Landfills, “Olinda Landfill”, https://oclandfills. com/landfills/olinda-landfill
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Elm Street
Santa Fe Rd
La Habra
Heights
Placentia
La Habra
Fullerton
Yorba Linda
Chino Hills
Sources: City of Brea; Orange County; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. Created by De Novo Planning Group for the City of Brea, April 19, 2024.

LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Core Specific Plan
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Truck Route
Restricted Truck Route
(trucks prohibited 8:00 PM
- 6:00 AM)
Restricted Truck Route
(trucks with more than 4
axles prohibited)
Figure M-1. Existing Truck Route
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LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Core Specific Plan
County Boundary
Other Incorporated Area
Truck Route
Restricted Truck Route
(trucks prohibited 8:00 PM
- 6:00 AM)
Restricted Truck Route
(trucks with more than 4
axles prohibited)
Proposed Truck Route
Figure M-2. Proposed Truck Route
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83 Existing and Proposed Roadway
Network
Brea’s adopted General Plan describes the major
function and characteristics of the City’s street
network. The existing roadway system is shown
on Figure M-3. The roadway classifications and
descriptions are identified below, with cross-sections following. In general, the east-west roadways provide connections to neighboring cities and communities such as La Habra and Yorba Linda, and the north-south roadways connect Brea to the cities of
Fullerton, Placentia, and Diamond Bar.2 Cross-sections for the roadway classifications can be found in the Appendix.

Freeway
Freeways are limited-access, high-speed travel
ways included in the State and federal highway
systems. Their purpose is to carry regional through
traffic (traffic passing through Brea without stop2 City of Brea, “General Plan”, Chapter 2: Community Development, 2003
ping). Access is provided at interchanges. State
Route 57 (SR-57) is the only local freeway connecting Brea to regional destinations, and travels north/south through the City. There are two primary
ways for vehicles to access SR-57 in Brea, at interchanges with Imperial Highway (SR-90) and at Lambert Road, with a third way at Brea Canyon
Road (entrance only) and Tonner Canyon Road
(exit only). SR-57 is a significant barrier across the
City, with only two other crossings apart from those
at the interchanges, via underpasses at Birch Street
and The Tracks, which is accessible only to bicycles
and pedestrians.

Smart Street
The MPAH recognizes Smart Streets as arterials
with enhanced traffic-carrying capacity. Such
enhancements include items such as preferential
traffic signal timing and synchronization, addition of
through or turn-lanes, removal of on-street parking,
and limitation or consolidation of access. Within the
City of Brea, Imperial Highway is classified in the
MPAH as a Smart Street.

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84 Major Arterial
Typically constructed within a right-of-way of 120
feet with a curb-to-curb pavement width of 102 feet,
this roadway typology has a maximum capacity of
56,300 daily vehicles and a peak hour capacity
of 5,630 vehicles.3 Major Arterials are designed to
carry a large volume of regional traffic not handled
by freeways. Although they are typically six-lane,
divided roadways, the roadway geometrics and
right-of-way width may vary depending on localized conditions. In addition, some Major Arterials have synchronized traffic signals that allow for
higher vehicular throughput than typical capacity
levels.

Primary Arterial
Typically constructed within a right-of-way of 100
feet with a curb-to-curb pavement width of 84 feet,
this roadway typology has a maximum capacity of
37,500 daily vehicles and a peak hour capacity
of 3,750 vehicles. The roadway geometrics and
right-of-way width may vary depending on localized conditions, but Primary Arterials are typically four-lane divided roadways. A Primary Arterial’s
function is similar to that of a Major Arterial, with
the principal difference being capacity.

Modified Secondary Arterial
Modified Secondary Arterials are two- to fourlane roadways constructed within a right-of-way of 100 feet with a varying curb-to-curb pavement
width, depending upon the number of lanes provided. The street functions similar to a Secondary Arterial. The right-of-way not improved with paved
lanes can be used for a bike path or lane, multi-use
trail, and extensive landscaping.

Secondary Arterial
Typically constructed within a right-of-way of 80
feet with a curb-to-curb pavement width of 64 feet,
Secondary Arterials serve as collectors that distribute traffic between local streets and divided arterials. The maximum roadway capacity is 25,000 daily vehicles and 2,500 peak hour vehicles.
3 Caltrans Traffic Census Program, 2022
Collector Roadway
A Collector Roadway is a two- to four-lane unrestricted access roadway with capacity ranging from 12,500 daily vehicles for two-lane undivided
to 25,000 daily vehicles for four-lane roads (with
peak-hour capacities of 1,250 and 2,500, respectively.) Collector Roadways differs from Local Roadways in their ability to handle through traffic
movements between arterials. With a median turn
lane, a Collector Roadway is typically constructed
within a right-of-way of 66 feet with a curb-to-curb
pavement width of 52 feet. Without a median turn
lane, a Collector Roadway is typically constructed
within a right-of-way of 56 feet with a curb-to-curb
pavement width of 46 feet.

Local Roadway
A local roadway provides direct access to abutting properties as their primary function. Local streets rarely have more than two travel lanes, and speed
limits are generally kept low (25 to 35 miles per
hour). The capacity of a local roadway is typically
below 12,500 daily vehicles. Right-of-way widths
vary depending on land use adjacent to roadway
(i.e., industrial/commercial, mixed use, or residential) and by street or collector designations. A “street” designation has a design speed of 25 mph, whereas
a “collector” designation has a design speed of 35
mph. Right-of-way widths for roadways adjacent to
an industrial/commercial land use vary between 56
feet and 64 feet. Right-of-way widths for roadways
adjacent to a mixed use land use varies between 56
feet and 60 feet. Right-of-way widths for roadways
adjacent to residential land use vary between 40 and
56 feet. In addition, Local Roadways have a minimum
8 feet wide parkway on both sides.

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LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Core Specific Plan
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Freeway
Smart Street (Caltrans)
Major Arterial
Primary Arterial
Secondary Arterial
Collector Roadway
Notes:
- South Brea Boulevard south of Imperial Highway will be redesignated Primary Arterial following parallel changes to the OCTA MPAH.
- Brea Canyon Road will be redesignated Modified
Secondary Arterial following changes to the OCTA MPAH.

Figure M-3. Existing Roadway Classifications
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LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Core Specific Plan
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Freeway
Smart Street (Caltrans)
Major Arterial
Primary Arterial
Modified Secondary Arterial
Secondary Arterial
Collector Roadway
Figure M-4. Proposed Roadway Classifications
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LOS Description
A
Free Flow or Insignificant Delays: Vehicles are
completely unimpeded in their ability to maneuver within the traffic stream. Control delay at signalized intersections is minimal.

B
Stable Operation or Minimal Delays: The ability
to maneuver within the traffic stream is only
slightly restricted, and control delay at signalized
intersections are not significant.

C
Stable Operation or Acceptable Delays: The
ability to maneuver and change lanes is somewhat restricted, and average travel speeds may be about 5% of the free flow speed.

D
Approaching Unstable or Tolerable Delays: Small
increases in flow may cause substantial increases
in delay and decreases in travel speed.

E
Unstable Operation or Significant Delays: Significant delays may occur, and average travel speeds may be 33% or less of the free flow
speed.

F
Forced Flow or Excessive Delays: Congestion,
high delays, and extensive queuing occur at critical signalized intersections with urban street flow at extremely low speeds.

Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2016 LOS
Average Delay Per Vehicle (Seconds)
Signal TWSC/AWSC
A ≤10.0 ≤10.0
B >10.0 and ≤20.0 >10.0 and ≤15.0
C >20.0 and ≤35.0 >15.0 and ≤25.0
D >35.0 and ≤55.0 >25.0 and ≤35.0
E >55.0 and ≤80.0 >35.0 and ≤50.0
F >80.0 >50.0
Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2016 Mobilit y
89 Level of Service Requirement and
Criteria
Evaluating the performance of Brea’s circulation
system requires establishing clear criteria for how
roadway conditions and future travel demand are
assessed. Performance criteria have a policy component that establishes a desired level of service (LOS) and a technical component that specifies
how traffic forecast data can be used to measure
the achievement of the criteria.

Brea requires the latest version of the Highway
Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis for the LOS
analysis. LOS designations range from “A” (freeflow conditions) to “F” (severe congestion exceeding roadway capacity). In addition to systemwide evaluation, the City continues to assess the localized
effects of new development on congestion, safety,
and circulation. These project-level assessments are
guided by the City’s Transportation Impact Analysis
(TIA) Guidelines, which establish when non-CEQA
traffic studies are required and the criteria by which
they are reviewed. Descriptions of LOS conditions
are provided in the tables below.

Table M-1 General Level of Service Definitions
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Bicycle Network
The City provides several types of bike facilities such as bike lanes, off-street trails, and bicycle wayfinding/signage. The existing bike network includes Class II bike lanes on the majority of Central Avenue
and Berry Street, portions of Puente Street, Birch
Street (mostly east of 57 Freeway), Associated
Road (south of Birch Street), and portions of State
College Boulevard, Lambert Road, Kraemer Boulevard, and Valencia Avenue, and is summarized in Figure M-5. In addition, Class III shared lanes are
designated along Elm Street, Brea Boulevard and
portions of Puente Street.

Residential areas in the eastern foothills by Carbon
Canyon Road have less developed bicycle infrastructure. Specifically, there is a Class II bike lane along portions of Carbon Canyon Road, west of
Santa Fe Road. East of Santa Fe Road, bicyclists
must travel along the paved roadway shoulder
as there are no bicycle facilities. New development along Valencia Avenue, between Imperial Highway and Carbon Canyon Road, should bring
improved bicycle facilities to the eastern part of
Brea, including new Class I multiuse trails and Class
III on-street bikeways.4
4 City of Brea, “Specific Plans”, accessed October
2024. https://www.ci.brea.ca.us/1545/Specific-Plans
Bike Facility Types
Class I Multi-Use Bike Path: An off-street
paved right-of-way for bicycle travel that is
completely separate from any street or highway.

Class II Bike Lanes: A striped and stenciled
lane for one-way bicycle travel on a street. A
climbing bike lane supports bicycles traveling
uphill slower than other traffic.

Class III Bike Route: A street where the bicyclist shares the right-of-way with motor vehicles. A bike boulevard is further designated and designed to prioritize bicycle travel
through vehicle speed and volume management.

Class IV Separated Bike Lanes: A bike
lane that includes a physical separation from
vehicular traffic.

Cross-sections for the bicycle facilities classifications can be found in the Appendix. 91 Bicycle parking is typically found at transportation centers, major destinations, and public facilities.

Outside of the Brea Core Area, bicycle racks can
be found at locations including Founders Park, Central Park, and the Brea Gateway.

Within the Brea Core Specific Plan Area, bicycle
facilities are being developed and expanded to
build upon existing facilities. The Brea Core Area
also has a Class II bike lane on Berry Street and
segments of Birch Street, Brea Boulevard, and State
College Boulevard. In addition, The Tracks at Brea,
a multi-use trail part of the Orange County (OC)
Loop trail network, runs through the Brea Core
Specific Plan Area. Bicycle parking is available
within the Brea Core Specific Plan Area, including
at Brea Mall, the Brea Civic and Cultural Center,
Brea Downtown, Brea Gateway Shopping Center,
Brea Marketplace, and Lagos de Moreno Park.

Laurel Elementary School and the Brea Junior High
School also have bicycle racks.

As part of the Mobility Element, opportunities to
enhance the overall transportation network were
evaluated. Potential bicycle facilities include a protected bicycle facility on Lambert Road, a bike lane on Wildcat Way/Associated Road, a buffered
bicycle lane and a shared use path on Berry Street
south of Lambert Road, a buffered bicycle lane on
Brea Boulevard, a shared lane (sharrow) on Flower
Avenue, a shared use path on Birch Street, and a
bicycle path south of the Tracks to the Brea Mall.

These potential bicycle facilities can be seen in
Figure M-6.

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Throughout the City, pedestrian facilities include
crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signals, lighting,
street trees, and curb ramps. The pedestrian network is comprised of sidewalks and multi-use paths, allowing residents to walk to their destination along
dedicated paths and reducing conflicts with other
travel modes. Routes to major destinations, such as
schools and public facilities, attract youth and are
important within the pedestrian network. Throughout the City, opportunities exist to improve sidewalk connectivity, install pedestrian crossings, and maintain consistency with pedestrian amenities.

Sidewalks are generally included on most roadways within the City; however, there are gaps in some of the industrial areas of Brea. At locations
where sidewalks are provided, the Brea City Code
requires sidewalks to be a minimum of 4 feet wide
in residential areas, and a minimum of 5 feet wide
in commercial and industrial areas, with additional
ADA accessibility, curb-ramp and curb requirements.

Transit Network
Public bus transit in Brea, as of 2026, is provided
by fixed-route bus service operated by Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Foothill Transit, plus local services provided by the City of Brea, and are shown in Figure M-7. All bus routes
that operate within the City provide service to the
Brea Mall Transit Center, located off State College
Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Lambert Road.

Currently, there are four OCTA bus routes that operate within the City of Brea:5 • Route 57, between Brea and Newport Beach.
• Route 59, between Brea and Irvine
• Route 129, between Brea and Buena Park.
• Route 143, from La Habra to Brea.

In addition, OCTA’s ACCESS paratransit service
serves those with disabilities.

Foothill Transit operates a fleet of over 300 buses
throughout Southern California’s San Gabriel
Valley and Pomona Valley. Within Brea, Foothill
Transit operates one route:
• Route 286 between Pomona and Brea.6
In addition to the routes provided by OCTA and
Foothill Transit, the City of Brea provides local transportation services. The City offers free shuttle transportation for seniors, providing rides to the Senior Center and scheduled shopping trips. Additionally,
a van service called “Seniors on the Go!” operates Tuesday to Friday offering rides for personal errands and community visits within Orange County
for a small fee.7
5 Orange County Transportation Authority, “Routes
and Schedules”, last accessed December 2025. https://
www.octa.net/getting-around/bus/oc-bus/routes-andschedules/routes-and-schedules 6 Foothill Transit, “Schedules and Maps”, last accessed May 2024. https://www.foothilltransit.org/ buslines/timetables
7 City of Brea, “Transportation”, last accessed December 2025. https://www.cityofbrea.gov/1105/Transportation 93 Kraemer Blvd
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Brea City Boundary
Brea Core Specific Plan
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Existing Facilities
Class I - Shared Use Path
Class II - Bike Lane
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LEGEND
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Brea Core Specific Plan
Brea Sphere of Influence
County Boundary
Potential Facilities
Class I - Shared Use Path
Class II - Bike Lane
Class III - Shared Lane
Class IV - Separated Bike
Lane
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57 Sources: City of Brea; Orange County; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service, UC Berkeley TIMS, 2013-2023. Created by De Novo Planning Group for the City of Brea, April 19, 2024.

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Maintain an effective regional
transportation network.

REGIONAL

CIRCULATION
The City of Brea is located at the northern edge
Orange County near the junction of four counties
(Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside
County, and San Bernardino County). Transportation and traffic congestion in Brea is directly affected by the regional transportation network
as traffic from surrounding communities can pass
through Brea on SR-57, SR-90, SR-142 and other
major roadways. In addition, a healthy economy
depends on the ability of businesses to move
their goods from one location to another safely
and efficiently. To support the continued success
of local businesses and to promote the safe and
efficient flow of people and goods, the circulation
system must provide adequate local and regional
access. Planning for the community’s existing and
future needs necessitates recognition of the related
transportation needs and planning efforts of the
surrounding cities, counties, region, and the State.

With this recognition comes the need for the City to
actively work with other public agencies responsible for transportation and development in northern Orange County and the surrounding areas.

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M-1 Policies
M-1.1 Caltrans Coordination. Work regularly with Caltrans to improve access to and from State Route 57, Imperial Highway (State Route 90), and Valencia Avenue and Carbon Canyon Road (State Route 142).

M-1.2 Inter-Agency Coordination. Engage in federal, State, and regional planning efforts with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Orange County, adjacent cities, and other jurisdictions, as appropriate, to develop a transportation network that balances traffic flow and multi-modal needs.

M-1.3 OCTA Coordination. Work with OCTA to ensure that the Master Plan of Arterial Highways is consistent with the City’s Master Plan of Roadways.

M-1.4 Emerging Technology. Work with regional partners to plan for emerging transportation modes and technologies.

M-1.5 Arterial Network System Coordination. Cooperate with surrounding jurisdictions to ensure the efficient operation of the arterial network system.

M-1.6 Minimize Cut-Through Traffic. Work with Caltrans, OCTA, and surrounding jurisdictions to provide adequate capacity on regional routes for through traffic to minimize cutthrough traffic on the local street system.

M-1.7 Goods Movement on Regional Routes. Maintain safe and efficient goods movement on State routes and major arterials in support of the City’s economic vitality, business districts, and shopping centers.

M-1.8 Carpooling. Facilitate and encourage carpooling for residents commuting outside the City and for employees traveling into the City, recognizing carpooling as a key alternative transportation mode that supports regional mobility and reduces congestion.

M-1.9 VMT Reduction Facilities. Encourage the use of park-n-rides and other facilities and programs that support reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT), such as mobility hubs, shared mobility services, and other multi-modal infrastructure. EJ M-1 Actions
M-1a Participate in regional planning forums, organizations and agencies to ensure that the City’s concerns are considered at the regional level.

M-1b Monitor land use, circulation planning, and the development review process of neighboring jurisdictions so that the City has an opportunity to identify impacts to Brea and make recommendations for consideration by those jurisdictions.

M-1c Implement traffic control strategies and coordinate with enforcement agencies to improve commercial vehicle safety and support the quality of life for Brea residents.

M-1d Coordinate with Caltrans, OCTA, and surrounding jurisdictions to maintain and improve capacity on State highways and regional arterials to support access to the City’s business and shopping centers and to discourage cut-through traffic on local streets.

M-1e Work with Caltrans to coordinate traffic operations and share surveillance and monitoring resources to improve traffic flow and support effective traffic enforcement.

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Goal M-2
Provide a safe local circulation system
that facilitates the efficient flow of
traffic and goods throughout the City.

Safe and convenient access to destinations in the
community can be provided by a well-designed
local roadway system. To allow for new development or redevelopment to occur without negatively affecting the existing community, improvements to
the circulation system may be required.

M-2 Policies
M-2.1 Roadway Requirements. Require roadways to:
• Be designed to be consistent with applicable federal, State, and local design and safety standards.
• Meet the needs of multiple transportation modes and users, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
• Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. • Be maintained in accordance with best practices.

M-2.2 Level of Service. Strive to maintain acceptable vehicular level of service at City intersections, per the City of Brea Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines.

M-2.3 Non-Local Traffic. Discourage the flow of non-local traffic through neighborhoods.

M-2.4 Traffic Management. Apply creative traffic management strategies to maintain efficient and orderly traffic flow, minimize vehicular congestion in areas with unique users (such as schools, and businesses with drive-through access) and other special situations.

M-2.5 Trees. Promote the planting of locally native trees in the public right-of-way, including street trees and parkways, to provide shaded pathways, neighborhood cooling, and other benefits. EJ

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M-2.6 New Development – Transportation Studies. Require new development projects to prepare transportation studies and VMT analysis consistent with the City’s TIA Guidelines and to implement appropriate measures to mitigate CEQA impacts and address non-CEQA effects to the transportation network.

M-2.7 Evacuation Routes. Incorporate necessary improvements to and perform maintenance on evacuation routes consistent with the Public Safety Element, and according to applicable requirements identified in regional and local plans.

M-2.8 Truck Route Network. Maintain, and update as needed, a designated local truck route network that facilitates access to business and shopping centers while reducing commercial vehicle effects on the community.

M-2.9 Public Input in Transportation Changes. Support community participation in traffic control and management decisions through the City’s Traffic Committee. EJ M-2.10 School Zones. Work with the Brea Olinda Unified School District and private schools to facilitate safe circulation surrounding schools in the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal peak periods, and minimize queuing and parking impacts on public streets and residential areas within school zones. EJ
M-2 Actions
M-2a Encourage through traffic to use arterial roadways, while maintaining appropriate access for local trips on collector and neighborhood streets, using traffic control devices, speed management, and other context-sensitive strategies.

M-2b As part of the development review process, require development projects to study and address their effects on local roadway operations, as required by the City Traffic Engineer.

M-2c Periodically review and assess the vehicular level of service along City facilities to determine, what, if any, improvements are warranted to maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic throughout Brea. As part of this effort, prepare a nexus study to identify the specific traffic improvements necessary to support the City’s intersection Level of Service goals. Based on a thorough review of facility operations and funding availability, improvements may be included in the City’s planned maintenance operations, the City’s Capital Improvement Program, and/or required as part of project approval through the development review process.

M-2d Develop and maintain traffic signal and communications systems, including video and data networks, to efficiently manage traffic flow and support public safety operations.

M-2e Review and update the City’s designated truck routes as needed while considering the potential mobility conflicts and the location of sensitive land uses in the City.

M-2f Evaluate and implement traffic calming measures in residential areas to manage vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other roadway users.

M-2g Incorporate public input into the planning and design of transportation facilities to enhance safety, accessibility, and responsiveness to community needs.

M-2h Utilize creative traffic and parking controls and methods to reduce congestion, improve circulation and parking availability, and enhance safety.

M-2i Prepare a nexus study to determine the specific traffic improvements required to support the City’s intersection Level of Service goals.

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Goal M-3
Provide a safe and convenient
transportation network accessible for
all transportation modes and users.

Complete street networks are designed with the
consideration of the full range of travel modes.

Complete streets may include sidewalks, bike lanes,
transit lanes, frequent and high-quality pedestrian
crossing facilities, and other transportation facilities in addition to vehicular travel lanes.

Complete streets are context-sensitive, reflecting the
land use and travel needs of users and vehicles at a
particular location. While complete street-sensitive
design does not mean that every roadway in the
City will have the full suite of multi-modal improvements, the City’s network should connect communities and provide safe and convenient access to key destinations for all modes and users of all ages
and abilities.

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M-3 Policies
M-3.1 Complete Streets Principles. Consider and implement best complete streets practices to facilitate travel and enhance safety for all road users regardless of travel mode. EJ M-3.2 Identify Gaps. Identify and address gaps in travel facilities serving vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and other users. EJ
M-3.3 Safe Routes to School. Coordinate with public school districts and private schools to establish safe routes to school, promoting walking and biking to schools by developing transportation networks that support safe and convenient non-motorized travel for students and parents. EJ
M-3.4 Context Sensitivity. Consider the land use and design context of the surrounding areas when designing new roadways and rehabilitating existing roadways.

M-3.5 New Mobility Technologies. Monitor and evaluate the development of new mobility technologies and the considerations for implementation of improvements to facilitate a transportation network that accommodates all modes and users.

M-3.6 Curb Management. Seek to implement curb zone changes to best match the needs of adjacent land uses and to facilitate non-motorized transportation choices while minimizing the effects to roadway conditions and on-street parking.

M-3.7 Roadway Design Principles. Support roadway design principles that create a safe, pleasant, and comfortable experience for all road users including pedestrians and bicyclists.

M-3.8 Traffic Calming. Use traffic calming methods within residential areas as needed to create a pedestrian-friendly circulation system, while accommodating local street patterns where feasible. Balance accommodations for automobiles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians in the design of new streets and streetscape improvements.

M-3.9 New Development – Multi-Modal Facilities. Require new development projects to accommodate vehicles (including emergency vehicles), pedestrians, and bicycles through the dedication of land for public improvements such as roadways, wider sidewalks, and/or bicycle lanes, as appropriate and warranted by the project.

M-3.10 Community Event Street Management. Support temporary street closures for community events that enhance resident quality of life, scheduling them during weekends or off-peak times. Implement traffic control plans for these closures that maintain safety for both participants and other roadway users.

M-3 Actions
M-3a As part of the development review process, require applicable projects to study their effects on the walking, bicycling, and public transit networks and users (consistent with the City’s TIA Guidelines) and contribute their appropriate fair share to multi-modal transportation network improvements.

M-3b When planning roadway facilities, incorporate complete streets concepts. Consider design elements for all modes and users that use streets in a context-sensitive manner.

M-3c Continue to work with Brea Olinda Unified School District and other stakeholders to establish safety education and outreach campaigns for pedestrians and drivers, and to pursue Safe Routes to School projects and funding opportunities that encourage parents and children to walk or bike to schools within the City.

M-3d When designing new roadways or rehabilitating existing roadways consider the overall movement of people by all modes and seek to provide design features that improve efficiency and safety for all.

M-3e Seek and apply for grants to design and implement complete streets and safety projects consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of this plan.

M-3f Engage the City’s Traffic Committee in evaluating and guiding the implementation of traffic calming principles and design treatments in response to resident requests.

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Goal M-4
Develop extensive networks of
public bikeway and community
pedestrian facilities that enable and
encourage non-motorized travel.

The ATP’s three core elements were to provide
access for all users, to focus on safety enhancements, and to institute creative design solutions.

Safe, comfortable, and accessible walking, biking,
and rolling facilities can help improve mobility for
individuals who cannot, or choose not to, drive to
their destinations. Convenient bicycling, walking,
and other non-vehicular facilities play a role in
improving public health, reducing congestion and
pollution, and improving local economic vitality by
supporting shorter trips. Trail systems also provide
recreational opportunities for the community. Walking facilities can include sidewalks, trails, bridges, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and pedestrian
lighting.

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M-4 Policies
M-4.1 System of Bikeways. Develop and maintain a comprehensive and integrated system of bikeways that promotes cycling for commuting and recreation.

M-4.2 The Tracks at Brea. Encourage usage of The Tracks at Brea by improving walking and biking access to designated entry/exit points, implementing wayfinding signage, and coordinating with the adjacent cities to extend the existing facility from the existing terminus to the western City limits and ultimately to the Whittier Greenway Trail to the west. EJ M-4.3 Pedestrian Connections. Provide for safe and convenient pedestrian connections to and from Downtown, other commercial districts, neighborhoods, and major activity centers within the City. EJ
M-4.4 Users of All Abilities. Provide sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian traffic signal treatments, including ADA-compliant facilities, that are safe and accessible for users of all abilities. EJ
M-4.5 Birch Street Corridor. Establish the Birch Street Corridor between Downtown Brea and the Civic and Cultural Center/Brea Mall as a pedestrian and bicycle friendly travel way.

M-4.6 New Development – Alternative Modes of Travel. Require new mixed use and multifamily developments to provide for the use of alternative modes of travel via internal trails or travel ways – public or private – for pedestrians, microtransit, and buses where feasible. Require new developments to include such features as well-designed sidewalks and parkways, bike lanes and paths, and dedicated bus turn-outs where feasible.

M-4.7 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Connectivity Improvements. Provide safe, attractive, and accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities—such as secure bicycle parking, pedestrian-scale lighting, and landscaping—and to make improvements that enhance connectivity to key destinations like schools, parks, workplaces, and shopping areas that serve residents’ daily needs where feasible. EJ
M-4.8 Emerging Travel Modes. Plan for emerging modes of travel, considering applicable regulations, infrastructure, education and enforcement needs to promote safety, accessibility and enjoyment for all users within the City.

M-4.9 Caltrans Coordination. Coordinate with Caltrans to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity across and along State facilities (Imperial Highway, Valencia Avenue, and Carbon Canyon Road), and at SR 57 freeway on- and off-ramps.

M-4.10 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity. Plan neighborhood streets, pedestrian walks, and bicycle paths as a system of fully connected routes throughout the City. EJ M-4.11 Planning and Design for E-Bikes. Support the safe use of e-bikes and other electrified mobility devices through design, education, and enforcement measures consistent with best practices and regional guidance, including recommendations from the Orange County Grand Jury.

M-4.12 Sidewalk Design Standards. Support the construction of sidewalks that meet or exceed minimum City standard widths to accommodate current accessibility standards or pedestrian needs, and include parkways or landscaped buffers to separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic, enhancing safety and comfort for all users. EJ CITY OF BREA GENERAL PLAN | PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT
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M-4 Actions
M-4a Develop a comprehensive Citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to guide the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the City. Update the General Plan as needed following completion of the Citywide ATP to ensure consistency with its goals and recommendations.

M-4b Incorporate State and national best practices when designing and implementing improvements to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist comfort, such as those recommended by Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).

M-4c Install secure bicycle parking at City-owned facilities where feasible.

M-4d As part of the development review process, implement the following where feasible:
• Provide project design features that support walking and biking and connect to the City’s current and planned walking and biking network.
• Provide sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, repair or replace damaged sidewalks, and implement right-of-way improvements.
• Construct and/or contribute to off-site improvements that enhance the pedestrian experience, including human-scale lighting, streetscaping, and accessible sidewalks adjacent to the site. • Provide supportive amenities such as safe, secure, and convenient bicycle parking. • Comply with the City’s Trip-Reduction and Travel-Demand Ordinance, as specified in Brea City Code 20.08.050.

M-4e Include active transportation improvements in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

M-4f Consider bicycle and pedestrian access during site plan review for new development projects, consistent with the City’s Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines.

M-4g Develop a wayfinding plan to guide pedestrians and bicyclists to The Tracks at Brea. Include useful information on wayfinding signs, such as distance and time, to promote walking and biking to destinations.

M-4h Seek and apply for grants to implement bicycle and pedestrian facilities recommended in regional and local plans.

M-4i Implement context-sensitive bicycle facilities that prioritize safety by incorporating buffered or protected bike lanes where appropriate.

M-4j Investigate opportunities to optimize the pedestrian experience. Where feasible, add sidewalk extensions and corner bulb-outs to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility of pedestrians.

M-4k Evaluate opportunities to restrict right-turns on red or establish leading pedestrian intervals within the signal timing to improve safety for pedestrians crossing major roadways.

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Public transportation, and the ways people access
public transportation facilities (such as bicycling
and walking), are important components of a comprehensive circulation system. Public transportation, in conjunction with non-automobile modes, offers
an alternative to the use of automobiles and helps
reduce air pollution and roadway congestion.

Goal M-5
Facilitate and encourage increased
use of public transit and other multimodal transportation services.

PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM
While the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) is primarily responsible for planning and
implementing local public transportation (i.e., bus
service) throughout Orange County and within
Brea, the City can help encourage transit use by
enhancing first/last-mile access, including safer
pedestrian routes, continuous sidewalks, improved
crossings, and better bicycle connectivity to bus
stops and major transit corridors. Other treatments
to improve the passenger waiting experience, such
as pedestrian-scale lighting and bus stop improvements, can further encourage transit use in Brea.

Microtransit (small-scale on-demand bus service)
and emerging transit technologies will continue to
evolve in the coming decades. Integrating microtransit and emerging transit technologies into planning efforts and exploring partnerships will expand access to key destinations.

To promote the increased usage of bus and microtransit, adequate services and supporting facilities must be provided.

M-5 Policies
M-5.1 Working Partnership with Public Transit Providers. Maintain a proactive partnership with all public transit providers including OCTA and Foothill Transit, to encourage adequate public transit service and support facilities, including efforts to restore and enhance transit service to eastern Brea in coordination with ongoing commercial revitalization and new housing development.

M-5.2 Regional Destinations. Collaborate with neighboring cities and regional transportation providers to encourage the provision of microtransit (e.g., shuttles), paratransit, and affordable transportation programs for residents to desirable locations and destinations in the region (e.g., youth and senior program providers, regional shopping centers, medical facilities, etc.).

M-5.3 Design Features. Incorporate design features into public improvement projects that promote and support the use of public and alternative modes of transportation.

M-5.4 Mobility Hubs. Coordinate with public transit providers and local businesses to establish mobility hubs with enhanced first/last mile amenities for transit, rideshare, walking, and biking at the Brea Mall Transit Center and other major activity centers.

M-5.5 Bus Stop Locations. Prioritize the placement of curbside bus stops near major destinations and intersections as a priority over other parking uses, to enhance convenience and accessibility for transit users.

M-5.6 Bus Shelters. Promote the funding, design, construction, and maintenance of high-quality bus shelters that protect riders from weather and encourage transit use, while balancing opportunities for advertising shelters that generate revenue for the City. EJ M-5.7 Transportation Needs of Seniors and Students. Plan and evaluate transportation services to address the daily mobility needs of seniors and students, including transit options that enhance access, convenience, and safety for these populations. EJ M-5.8 New Development – Transit Connections. Require new developments to facilitate the use of transit for commute and non-commute trips, and include such features as connections to nearby bus stops, space for transit facilities, transit-supporting land uses, and information on available transit services, where feasible.

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M-5 Actions
M-5a Continue to work with local and regional transit operators such as OCTA and Foothill Transit to support integration and service between local bus, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and passenger rail service and stations, and generally improve service, including frequency and reliability.

M-5b As part of the development review process, require that new developments include design features that support public transit use.

M-5c Monitor federal, State, and OCTA transit funding programs to identify potential sources of funds for transit programs in Brea. Pursue any potential funding through the identified programs.

M-5d Seek to improve pedestrian and other non-motorized access to public transit stops and mobility hubs in the City to encourage more frequent transit usage.

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Policy # Policies Summary Responsible
Agency
Potential
Funding
Source
Time
Frame
Regional Circulation
M-1.1
M-1.2
M-1.3
M-1.4
M-1.5
M-1.6
Coordinate with Caltrans, OCTA, and other regional, State, and federal agencies to improve the City’s transportation network through the following actions:
• Improve access to and from State Routes 57, 90, and 142; • Engage in federal, State, and regional planning efforts to develop a balanced transportation network that accommodates traffic flow and multi-modal needs;
• Ensure consistency between the City’s Master Plan of Roadways and the OCTA Master Plan of Arterial Highways;
• Plan with regional partners for emerging transportation modes and technologies;
• Cooperate with surrounding jurisdictions to maintain the efficient operation of the arterial network system;
• Provide adequate capacity on regional routes for through traffic while minimizing cut-through traffic on local streets.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works), OCTA,
Caltrans
General fund;
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Future
M-1.7
Maintain safe and efficient goods movement on State routes and major arterials in support of the City’s economic vitality, business districts, and shopping centers.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works, Police)
General fund Ongoing
M-1.8
M-1.9
Facilitate and encourage alternative transportation strategies through the following actions:
• Promote carpooling for residents commuting outside the City and for employees traveling into the City, recognizing it as a key mode to support regional mobility and reduce congestion; and • Support the use of park-and-ride facilities, mobility hubs, shared mobility services, and other multi-modal infrastructure to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

City of Brea
(Community
Development),
OCTA, Caltrans
General fund Future
Local Circulation
M-2.1
M-2.2
Manage and maintain the City’s roadway network through the following actions:
• Design roadways to be consistent with applicable federal, State, and local design and safety standards, accommodate multiple transportation modes and users—including children, seniors, and people with disabilities—integrate with surrounding streetscapes and land uses, and be maintained according to best practices; and
• Strive to maintain acceptable vehicular level of service along roadway segments and intersections, consistent with the City of Brea Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
Table M-3 Mobility Plan

MOBILITY PLAN
Table M-3, Mobility Plan, presents a summary of the Mobility Element policies intended to support an efficient, multimodal transportation network, and identifies the agencies responsible for implementation, potential funding sources, and applicable timeframes.

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Policy # Policies Summary Responsible
Agency
Potential
Funding
Source
Time
Frame
M-2.3
M-2.4
Manage neighborhood traffic and circulation through the following actions:
• Discourage non-local traffic from using neighborhood streets; and
• Apply creative traffic management strategies to maintain efficient and orderly traffic flow, reduce congestion in areas with unique users—such as schools and businesses with drive-through access—and address other special traffic situations.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund Ongoing
M-2.5
Promote the planting of locally native trees in the public right-of-way, including street trees and parkways, to provide shaded pathways, neighborhood cooling, and other benefits.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Grants
NearTerm
M-2.6
Require new development projects to prepare transportation studies and to implement appropriate mitigation measures (CEQA and non-CEQA effects).

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
Development
Fees Ongoing
M-2.7
Incorporate necessary improvements to and perform maintenance on evacuation routes consistent with the Public Safety Element, and according to applicable requirements identified in regional and local plans.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Other State and
Federal sources
Future
M-2.8
Maintain, and update as needed, a designated local truck route network that facilitates access to business and shopping centers while reducing commercial vehicle effects on the community.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
M-2.9 Support community participation in traffic control and management decisions through the City’s Traffic Committee.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund Ongoing
M-2.10
Enhance school-related circulation and safety through the following actions:
• Coordinate with public and private schools, including the Brea Olinda Unified School District, to establish safe routes to school; • Minimize queuing and parking impacts on public streets and in residential areas; and
• Facilitate improved circulation around schools during AM and PM peak traffic periods.

City of Brea
(Community
Development,
Public Works),
Brea Olinda
School District,
La Habra City
School District
General fund,
Grants Ongoing
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Policy # Policies Summary Responsible
Agency
Potential
Funding
Source
Time
Frame
Complete Streets
M-3.1
M-3.2
M-3.4
M-3.5
M-3.6
M-3.7
M-3.8
Design and manage the City’s streets and transportation network through the following actions:
• Implement complete streets practices to enhance travel and safety for all users, regardless of mode;
• Identify and address gaps in facilities serving vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and other users;
• Incorporate the land use and design context of surrounding areas when designing new roadways or rehabilitating existing streets;
• Monitor emerging mobility technologies and consider their application in implementing improvements that accommodate all modes and users;
• Adjust curb zones to reflect adjacent land use needs, support non-motorized transportation, and minimize impacts on traffic flow;
• Apply roadway design principles that create safe, comfortable, and pleasant experiences for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists; and
• Use traffic calming methods in residential areas as needed to promote pedestrian-friendly circulation while balancing accommodations for automobiles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works, Police)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
M-3.3
Promote walking and biking to schools by developing transportation networks that support safe and convenient non-motorized travel for students and parents.

City of Brea
(Community Development), Brea
Olinda School
District, La Habra
City School
District
General fund,
Grants
NearTerm
M-3.9
Require new development projects to accommodate vehicles (including emergency vehicles), pedestrians, and bicycles through the dedication of land for public improvements such as roadways, wider sidewalks, and/or bicycle lanes, as appropriate and warranted by the project.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
Development
Fees Ongoing
M-3.10
Support temporary street closures for community events that enhance resident quality of life, scheduling them during weekends or off-peak times. Implement traffic control plans for these closures that maintain safety for both participants and motorists.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works, Police,-
Fire, Community
Services)
General fund,
Development
Fees
Ongoing
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Policy # Policies Summary Responsible
Agency
Potential
Funding
Source
Time
Frame
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
M-4.1
M-4.2
M-4.3
M-4.4
M-4.8
M-4.10
M-4.11
M-4.12
Develop and maintain a safe, accessible, and connected active transportation network through the following actions:
• Establish a comprehensive system of bikeways that promotes cycling for commuting and recreation;
• Encourage use of The Tracks at Brea by improving walking and biking access to designated entry and exit points, implementing wayfinding signage, and coordinating with adjacent cities to extend the existing facility to the Whittier Greenway Trail to the west • Provide safe and convenient pedestrian connections to Downtown, commercial districts, neighborhoods, and major activity centers;
• Incorporate sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian signals—including ADA-compliant facilities—that accommodate users of all abilities;
• Plan for emerging modes of travel to promote safety, accessibility, and enjoyment for all users within the City. • Plan neighborhood streets, pedestrian walks, and bicycle paths as a fully connected system throughout the City;
• Support the safe use of e-bikes and other electrified mobility devices through design, education, and enforcement consistent with best practices and regional guidance; and
• Support the construction of sidewalks that meet or exceed minimum City standard widths to accommodate current accessibility standards or pedestrian needs, and include parkways or landscaped buffers to separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic, enhancing safety and comfort for all users.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works, Police)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
M-4.5
Establish the Birch Street Corridor between Downtown Brea and the Civic and Cultural Center/Brea Mall as a pedestrian and bicycle friendly travel way.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Future
M-4.6
Require new mixed use and multifamily developments to provide for the use of alternative modes of travel via internal trails or travel ways – public or private – for pedestrians, microtransit, and buses where feasible. Require new developments to include such features as well-designed sidewalks and parkways, bike lanes and paths, and dedicated bus turn-outs where feasible
City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
Development
Fees Ongoing
M-4.7
Provide safe, attractive, and accessible bicycle and pedestrian facilities—such as secure bike parking, pedestrian-scale lighting, and landscaping—and enhance connectivity to key destinations, including schools, parks, workplaces, and shopping areas that support residents’ daily needs.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works)
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
M-4.9
Coordinate with Caltrans to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity across Imperial Highway, Valencia Avenue, Carbon Canyon Road, State Route 57, and at freeway ramps.

City of Brea
(Community
Development,
Public Works),
Caltrans
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Future
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Policy # Policies Summary Responsible
Agency
Potential
Funding
Source
Time
Frame
Public Transportation
M-5.1
M-5.2
M-5.3
M-5.4
M-5.5
M-5.6
M-5.7
Support and enhance public and alternative transportation through the following actions:
• Maintain proactive partnerships with all public transit providers, including OCTA and Foothill Transit, to encourage adequate service and facilities, and restore and enhance transit to eastern Brea in coordination with commercial revitalization and new housing development;
• Collaborate with neighboring cities and regional transportation providers to provide microtransit, paratransit, and affordable transportation options to key regional destinations, including youth and senior program providers, shopping centers, and medical facilities;
• Incorporate design features into public improvement projects that promote and support public and alternative modes of transportation; • Coordinate with transit providers and local businesses to establish mobility hubs with enhanced first/last mile amenities for transit, rideshare, walking, and biking at major activity centers such as the Brea Mall Transit Center;
• Prioritize placement of curbside bus stops near major destinations and intersections over other parking uses to improve convenience and accessibility for transit users;
• Promote funding, design, construction, and maintenance of high-quality bus shelters that protect riders from weather and encourage transit use, while balancing opportunities for revenue-generating advertising shelters; and • Plan and evaluate transportation services to meet the daily mobility needs of seniors and students, including transit options that enhance access, convenience, and safety for these populations.

City of Brea
(Community Development, Public
Works), OCTA,
Foothill Transit
General fund,
Measure M
revenue, Development fees,
Other State and
Federal sources,
Gas tax revenue
Ongoing
M-5.8
Require new developments to facilitate the use of transit for commute and non-commute trips, and include such features as connections to nearby bus stops, space for transit facilities, transit-supporting land uses, and information on available transit services, where feasible.

City of Brea
(Community
Development)
Development
Fees
NearTerm
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INTRODUCTION
Brea is defined by both its scenic surroundings and
its vibrant community. Nestled in the rolling foothills of north Orange County, Brea offers residents and
visitors breathtaking views of the Puente and Chino
Hills and easy access to regional open space preserves. The natural landscapes support a rich diversity of wildlife and native vegetation. These features help shape the daily lives of residents and visitors
and uplift their personal well-being.

Brea’s strong sense of community is rooted in its
commitment to providing exceptional amenities
and inclusive services. The City’s parks, sports facilities, trails, open spaces, and cultural facilities offer places for residents and visitors to gather, play, and
enjoy their lives. These resources, coupled with the
City’s robust community services, foster connections
among neighbors and create a welcoming environment where residents of all ages and backgrounds can thrive. Breans value the many services the City
and school district provide, and both the City and
the district will continue to provide high quality community program activities and services to all residents, businesses, and visitors. Community quality of life and spirit are best cultivated when government
agencies, non-profit organizations, service clubs,
volunteer organizations, the faith community, and
private businesses create partnerships which benefit the entire community. These various stakeholders will be important resources that the City will work
with to provide comprehensive programs, activities,
and services for the entire community.

Looking ahead, Brea is committed to conserving its
diverse community resources. The goals and policies in this Community Resources Element focus on the enhancement of community qualities that distinguish Brea. Through these efforts, the City’s most defining characteristics are not only maintained, but
celebrated through an integrated, sustainable, and
tight-knit community.

Related Plans and Programs
Parks, Recreation, and Human
Services Facility Needs Assessment
The Parks, Recreation, and Human Services Facility
Needs Assessment is the guide for future development of parks, trails, and recreation facilities for the City. It is intended to be a flexible document, presenting recommendations that will be evaluated periodically as the City’s needs evolve.

Cultural Arts Master Plan
The Cultural Arts Master Plan recognizes Brea’s
long-standing reputation as a leader in the arts

COMMUNITY

RESOURCES
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by supporting nearly 200 public art installations
through implementation of the City’s Art in Public
Places and celebrating culture through its performing arts theater, art gallery, public library (managed by the County), and public event spaces. The Plan
seeks to build upon this legacy by expanding
access to the arts, embracing the City’s evolving
demographics, enhancing existing cultural facilities,
and exploring new opportunities to enrich public
art and cultural programming throughout the community.

Hillside Zoning Ordinance
Brea’s Hillside Zoning Ordinance governs development in hillside areas to preserve natural landforms, reduce visual impacts, and ensure safety.

Developments must minimize disruption to natural
terrain and are subject to slope-based limitations
and design review.

Organization of Element
The Community Resources Element will
address each topic below as it relates to
Brea. The goals and policies of this Element
are organized around the following topics:
• Parks and Trails
• Human Services
• Open Space
• Scenic Vistas
• Biological Resources
• Artistic, Cultural, and Historic Resources
• Education Services
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Passive and Active Parks
Passive/casual parks do not include facilities
for “active recreation” such as tennis courts,
soccer fields, or softball diamonds. They serve
as public green spaces where city dwellers
can escape from the rush of urban life. Passive
parks may include amenities such as large
open green spaces, meadows, wandering
pathways, ponds, and gardens.

Active parks, on the other hand, include a
variety of facilities for recreation. Baseball
and softball diamonds, basketball courts,
horseshoe rings, football fields, playground,
and swimming pools are examples of facilities often found in active parks.

EXISTING

CONDITIONS
Parks and Trail Systems
Parks play a vital role in enhancing quality of life
by promoting physical activity, providing access
to nature, and supporting a sense of community.

The City of Brea offers a diverse system of parks,
recreational facilities, and trails that serve a wide
range of resident needs—from neighborhood
green spaces to expansive regional destinations.

This network reflects both the recreational and environmental values of the community, encouraging not only structured activities like sports and swimming but also opportunities for informal use and relaxation.

Parks
Park Classifications
Pocket Park. A pocket park is a small, neighborhood-oriented facility used to address limited or isolated recreational needs. Such parks usually
range in size from 2,500 square feet to one acre.

Pocket parks can be built on small, compact properties and fill a localized park niche.

Neighborhood or Local Park. Neighborhood
and local parks, by definition, are specifically oriented toward residents within a one-half mile radius.

These parks can encompass one to 10 acres, with
some sports fields and facilities for users of all ages.

Community Park. Community parks, as traditionally defined, typically range in size from 10 to 60 acres and serve residents within a 3-mile radius
of their homes. Community parks typically include
multiple sports fields and courts, large picnic areas,
playgrounds, walking paths, and open lawn areas.

Due to their size and amenities, these parks are wellsuited for hosting community events, sports leagues, and family gatherings, and they often include features such as restrooms, parking lots, and shaded seating.

School Park. School parks, or joint-use parks, combine the resources of a school facility and a park.

School parks are unique because they provide recreational needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Due to their size, school parks can offer
broader amenities than a traditional neighborhood
park, often more comparable to a community park,
with baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and playgrounds.

Regional Park. Regional parks meet the recreational needs of a regional population and usually include a wide variety of active and passive recreation improvements. The environment in which the park is located influences the facilities available.

Regional parks in urban areas can have a distinctive sports field focus, whereas a park within a natural open space area may offer only hiking or
picnicking facilities. Night lighting of activity areas increases the availability and utilization of courts
and playing field facilities.

Two regional parks in Brea, Carbon Canyon
Regional Park and Craig Regional Park, are County
parks. Carbon Canyon Regional Park covers 124
acres, with 60 acres designed for recreational uses
and the remaining acreage maintained as natural
open space, including a grove of Coastal Redwoods. This open space area provides a transition to the adjacent Chino Hills State Park. The park contains hiking and equestrian trails, and offers guided nature walks and fishing.

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Craig Regional Park, located between the SR-57
freeway and State College Boulevard, has 129
acres of rolling hills, baseball fields, open space,
and a formal rose garden. The park is partially in
Brea (14 acres), while the remaining portion of the
park lies within the City of Fullerton.

Other Areas for Recreation. Brea has several special use facilities to serve the needs of its community members, including the Brea Community Center
and Brea Senior Center. In addition, Chino Hills
State Park covers approximately 14,000 acres in
Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

The park largely consists of natural open space and
thus provides habitat for wildlife as well as open
space for people. Over 60 miles of trails allow
hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists to enjoy native
southern California oak woodlands, grasslands,
and riparian areas, as well as views of the surrounding urban areas and mountains.

Figure CR-1 represents the City’s Parks, Recreation
Facilities, and Open Spaces. Table CR-1 provides
a comprehensive inventory of public parks, recreational, and special use facilities located within the City of Brea and its surrounding areas. Each
park listed includes information on its geographic
location, total acreage, available amenities, and
its corresponding reference number as shown on
Figure CR-1. The table encompasses a diverse
range of recreational spaces—from neighborhood
parks with playgrounds and picnic areas to larger
regional parks featuring sports complexes, nature
trails, and cultural landmarks.
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Valley View Ave
Lambert Rd
Harbor Blvd
Golden Ave
Valencia Ave
Lakev ei w
Ave
BreaBlvd
Berry St
Fairm
ont Blvd
Rose Dr
Ohio St
Brea Blvd
State Col el ge Blvd
Bastanchury Rd
Kellogg Dr
VillageCenter Dr
Palm Dr
Richfield Rd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Palm St
Associat ed Rd
Lambert Rd
Puente St
Whittier Blvd
Bastanchury Rd
Bradford Rd
Yorba Linda Blvd
Central Ave
Kraemer Blvd
Birch St
Kraemer Blvd
Imperial Hwy
Associated Rd
State College Blvd
Carbon Canyon Rd
Rose Dr
Brea Blvd
Valencia Ave
Associated
Rd

L O S A N G E L E S C O U N T Y

O R A N G E C O U N T Y

S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
Brea Senior Center Brea
Community
Center
Brea Civic and
Cultural
Center
57 90
142
90 57
5 9
20 7
3 12
4 10
18 6
19 16
11 15
8 1
17 13
2 14
21 22
22 22 22
Chino Hills
Diamond Bar
Fullerton
La Habra
La Habra
Heights
Placentia
Whittier
Yorba Linda
Sources: California Protected Areas Database, 2025a; City of Brea; Orange County; California State Geoportal; Google Maps; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. 0 ½ 1
Miles
Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group, April 7, 2026.

Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Open Space
CR-1. LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
Community Center
City-Owned/Maintained
Facilities
Non-City-Owned/Maintained
Regional Parks and Facilities
School Parks (Joint Use Sites)
Other Recreation
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Figure CR-1
Numbering Park Name Location Amenities Acres
City-Owned/Maintained Facilities
Mini or Pocket Parks
1 Woodcrest Park 1630 Wardman Drive Barbeques, Children’s play area, and picnic tables.

0.5 acres
Neighborhood Parks
2 Arovista Park
500 West Imperial
Highway(Imperial
Highway at Berry
Street)
Play areas, barbecues, picnic tables, restrooms,
ball diamond, soccer fields, volleyball court,
amphitheater, concession stand, football field
and basketball courts.

14.84 acres
3 City Hall Park 401 S. Brea Boulevard
Olympic-size swimming pool (Brea Plunge),
restrooms, barbecues, play areas, basketball
courts and gazebo.

4.47 acres
4 Greenbriar Park Greenbriar Road and
Associate Road. Barbecues, play areas, picnic tables and restrooms. 3.5 acres
5 Tamarack Park 520 N. Tamarack
Avenue
Restrooms, barbecues, play areas, ball diamond,
soccer fields, concession stand, football field and
basketball courts.

5.6 acres
6 Founder’s Park 777 Skyler Way Tot lot, climbing wall, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, picnic area and restrooms. 4 acres
Community Parks
7 Tri-City Park Kraemer Boulevard. at
Golden Avenue
Restrooms, barbecues, play areas, picnic tables,
bicycle trails, lake and fishing.

40.0 acres
Non-City-Owned/Maintained Regional Parks and Facilities Regional Parks
8 Carbon Canyon
Regional Park
4442 Carbon Canyon
Road
Tennis courts, Children’s play area, volleyball, ball
diamond, multipurpose fields, hiking and biking trails, guided nature tours, picnic tables, and fishing.
131
acres
9 Ted Craig Regional
Park
3300 State College
Boulevard.

Restrooms, barbecues, play areas, picnic tables, ball
diamonds, volleyball, racquetball courts, amphitheater, bicycle trails, basketball courts and fishing. 129
acres
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Figure CR-1
Numbering Park Name Location Amenities Acres
School Parks (Joint Use Sites)
10 Lagos de Moreno
Playground/Laurel
Elementary School
Playground
200 S. Flower Avenue 1.5
acres
11 Brea Jr. High
School Park 400 N. Brea Boulevard
Play areas, ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball, concession stand, football field and basketball courts.

13.06 acres
12 Country Hills Park 180 N. Associated Road
Restrooms, barbecues, play areas, picnic tables, ball
diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, concession
stand and football field.

6.21 acres
Other Recreation
13 Chino Hills State
Park
Partially in Orange,
Riverside, and San
Bernadino Counties
Trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians,
camping, and 13,000 acres of wilderness.
14,000
acres
14 Birch Hills Golf
Course 2250 Birch Street 18-hole executive golf course with new greens and tees and a lighted driving range. 3,100-
yard
course
15 Brea Creek Municipal Golf Course 501 West Fir Street Nine-hole course with driving range. Rental electric
and hand carts and clubs are available. Reservations for the course can be made up to one week in advance.

25.82 acres
16 Brea Sports Park 3333 E. Birch Street Ball fields, walking trail, children's play area and picnic area. 20 acres
17 Olinda Oil Museum
and Trail 4025 Santa Fe Road
Historic museum and Olinda hiking trail, oil well
drilled in 1898, outdoor displays, restrooms, parking
lot and picnic area.

1.9 acres
18 Olinda Ranch Park 4055 Carbon Canyon
Road
Children's playground, basketball courts, day use
sports fields, picnic area and restrooms. 5 acres
19 Wildcatters Dog
Park 3450 E. Santa Fe Road
Separate areas for small dogs (less than 25 pounds)
and large dogs (over 25 pounds), benches, drinking
fountains with attached dog bowls, picnic tables, double-entry gates, grass turf, dog waste cleanup stations

0.3 acres
20 Wildcatters Park 3301 E. Sante Fe Road
Baseball field overlapping football/soccer field,
basketball court, children’s playground with shade
structures and ADA swings and accessibility, various
passive areas with picnic shelters, barbecues and turf, and a 0.6 mile perimeter walking trail, two restroom
locations, concession stand, parking available in two
parking lots with additional parking on Santa Fe Road
16 acres
21 Brea Skate Park 500 W Elm Street Skate park featuring a bowl for tricks, plus stairs and a playground.
22 The Tracks at Brea
Trailheads with parking
available at Arovista
Park (500 W. Imperial
Highway) and on N.

Brea Boulevard.

Two-way bike trail, with a separate pedestrian path,
nine fitness stations, two bike repair stations, seating areas with shade structures, benches, drinking fountains, and restrooms Source: City of Brea, 2025.
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Brea Trail System
Brea’s trail system provides residents and visitors
with a variety of opportunities to enjoy the City’s
natural and urban environments, as shown on Figure
CR-2, Wilderness and City Pathways. Natural
and wilderness trails offer multi-use paths for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding, extending through areas such as Chino Hills State Park, where they include fire access roads and dirt trails.

Complementing these wilderness connections, the
City’s network of pedestrian-friendly pathways and
sidewalks ensures that residents have access to a
balanced system of recreational amenities and
walkable routes throughout the community.

Natural and Wilderness Trails
Natural and wilderness trails provide access to
Brea’s surrounding hills and open space areas,
offering opportunities to experience the community’s natural landscape.

Natural and Wilderness Trails Classifications
Natural and Wilderness Trails are identified in three
general classification categories:

Regional Trails. Regional Trails are the largest components of Brea’s system, providing long-distance connections across the City and into surrounding
communities. They support a range of users, including hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, and serve as the backbone of the citywide trail network.

Community Trails. Community Trails provide midrange connections within Brea, often being service roads, a rail right-of-way, a flood control channel
right-of-way, or adjacent to a street right-of-way.

They can also be used by equestrians or hikers.

Some of these trails are in an urban setting, while
others are in open space areas.

Local Trails. Local Trails are shorter routes designed
for nearby access and neighborhood use. They
may serve a single purpose, such as hiking or riding,
and often connect residents directly to community
and regional trails.

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City Pathways and Sidewalks
Walking serves both as a popular form of recreation and an essential mode of transportation within the community. A well-designed urban environment
should support walkability for all users, particularly
school-aged children, by providing safe, accessible,
and connected routes. Continuous sidewalks, integrated into a larger pedestrian network, are critical for linking homes, schools, parks, and commercial
areas. Expanding and maintaining a network of
pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and walkways, such
as The Tracks at Brea, not only improves mobility but
also enhances neighborhood safety. More information related to active transportation can be found in the Mobility Element. Figure CR-2 illustrates Brea’s
system of wilderness and City pathways that connect
to various parts of the City.

Human Services
The City of Brea strives to be a caring, family-oriented community where each person, young and old, is
respected and valued. As such, the City will continue
to remain part of an active coalition of community
organizations, agencies, and non-profit entities to
lead a collaborative approach to meeting the human
services needs of each segment of the community.

While a number of organizations provide services
to Brea residents, Brea’s Human Services Division
will continue to manage and assemble community
partners to provide diverse supportive programs and
activities that improve the health and well-being of
families, children, and adults.

Brea Resource Center
Established in 1996, the Brea Resource Center
(BRC) offers a variety of services, programs, and
workshops for residents that are free or at low
cost. Located at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center,
the BRC offers counseling, outreach, emergency
assistance, veterans services, and specialty classes
based on evolving needs.

Services for Youth and Families
One of Brea’s strongest values is its commitment to
support the youth and families within the community
in a variety of ways. Brea’s adult and senior population is the community’s link to our past and present.

Our teens and youth represent the future of Brea,
and the City has committed focused resources
toward developing social awareness, volunteerism, job training, athletic, and cultural arts programs for the City’s younger residents. Important activities
for youth and families include:

Tiny Tots
The City of Brea’s Tiny Tots recreational program
for preschool-aged children provides a secure and
loving environment where participants learn and grow
while building the foundation of social, communication, and independence skills, as well as knowledge and classroom skills for success in TK, Kindergarten,
and beyond. Participants can attend two or three
days a week per session and partake in center play,
circle time activities, arts and crafts, playground time, and weekly themes and holiday celebrations. Priority
registration is given to Brea residents.

Helping Hands Scholarships (up to 17 years)
The Brea Resource Center assists income-eligible
Brea residents with a scholarship for various childcare and recreational programs. Qualified residents will be eligible for a full or partial scholarship.

The Brea Resource Center also assists income-eligible Brea residents with a free OR discounted rate for transportation to the Brea After School Program.

After School Program
Brea’s After School Program (ASP) is committed to
providing a safe and exciting experience for youth
participants at the Brea Community Center. Participants will enjoy a variety of structured activities, including gym activities, arts and crafts, game room
fun, and outdoor play each day after school. Participants also have the opportunity to join cooking clubs, play group games, attend regular visits to the
Brea Gallery and Library, and participate in special presentations. Optional camps are provided on minor holidays and school breaks. Participants
must attend a Brea school or live in Brea.

Teen Zone
The City of Brea’s Teen Zone is open during the
school year and is an exciting, safe place for Brea
teens to hang out. Every day after school, the
space allows teens to meet new friends, partake in
planned activities and local outings, get homework
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Whittier
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Sources: City of Brea; Orange County; California State Geoportal; ArcGIS Online World Hillshade Map Service. 0 ½ 1
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Existing and Proposed Wilderness and City Pathways
CR-2
State and County Trails
State Park Trails
Orange County Trails
The Tracks at Brea
1 - Segment 1
2 - Segment 2
3 - Segment 3
4 - Segment 4
5 - Segment 5
6 - Segment 6
7 - Proposed Extensions
Other City Trails
8 - La Floresta Trail
9 - Olinda Horse Trail
10 - Olinda Historic Trail
LEGEND
Brea City Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
Extension to Palm Dr in La Habra
Extension to Valencia Ave
by private developments
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done, and get involved in the community. Monthly
dance activity nights are also open to participants
who attend a Brea school or live in Brea.

Individual and Family Counseling Services
Professional counselors and staff provide affordable counseling for individuals and families struggling with adjustment and communication problems, depression, divorce, and other related issues and
concerns.

Information and Referral Services
The Brea Resource Center provides free, confidential information and referrals to families and individuals needing special help.

Brea Senior Center
The Brea Senior Center’s mission is to provide an
array of free or low-cost services to enhance the
quality of life for all older adults. The City is working to improve the well-being of older adults by providing enriching activities and resources that enable them to engage with the community through recreational and educational activities, fitness classes, an on-site lunch program, case management,
home-delivered meals, transportation, and more.

Veteran Services
The Brea Resource Center (BRC), in partnership
with the Orange County Veterans Service Office,
hosts appointments with a Veterans Claims Officer
as needed. Services available include assistance
with referrals and benefit claims counseling.

Service Provider Partners
While the City offers a variety of human service
programs at the Brea Resource Center and Senior
Center, residents also look to the many non-profits
and community groups that offer diverse activities
and services. Long-established groups that often
partner with the City include the Boys & Girls Club
of Brea, Brea Boy Scouts, Brea Girl Scouts, CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocates), CAST
(Child Abuse Services Team), Orange County
Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sheepfold, Easter
Seals Senior Day Care, Lions Club, Brea Lions
Scout Center Foundation, Brea Ministerial Association, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Orange
County Rescue Mission, Rotary Club of Brea and
Soroptimist International Club of Brea.

Natural Open Space
A vast majority of Brea’s open space is part of the
Chino Hills State Park, a protected natural area that
includes approximately 14,000 acres of rolling,
grassy hills and valleys. More than 200 species
of birds and mammals, reptiles and amphibians,
and thousands of types of insects and other invertebrates species live within this area. The park’s thriving plant communities include various associations of riparian, grassland, sage scrub, woodland, and
chaparral, which is discussed in Goal CR-5, Biological Resources.

The Chino Hills State Park is not only a hub for outdoor recreation, but also a living classroom though hosted field trips, Junior Ranger programs, and
educational talks offered year-round. School field
trips explore topics such as local geology, wildlife
corridors, and animal migration. Through the California State Parks Junior Ranger program, kids can immerse themselves in hands-on exploration and
discovery in a natural setting.

Open space is a defining characteristic of Brea. Planning efforts such as the Hillside Zoning Ordinance aim to protect resources, enhance features and recreational areas, and maintain a high quality of life in Brea. Figure CR-1 illustrates open space areas,
including those within Brea’s Sphere of Influence.

Scenic Vistas
Brea’s identity is closely tied to its natural setting, which provides a variety of scenic landscapes
that shape how residents and visitors experience
the City. Distinctive features such as the ridgelines
of Sonome Canyon, Soquel Canyon, and Lions
Canyon, the open hillsides of Chino Hills State Park,
and the sweeping views from Gilman Peak contribute to a strong sense of place. These landscapes frame the City, create visual relief from urban development, and serve as daily reminders of Brea’s connection to its surrounding natural environment.

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In addition to natural ridgelines, Carbon Canyon
Road (State Route 142) and Brea Canyon Road
offer unique travel experiences through vegetated
slopes, creek beds, and riparian habitats. Although
not officially designated as State Scenic Highways,
these roadways function as gateways to the City,
leaving lasting impressions on residents, commuters,
and visitors alike.

Sonome Canyon, Soquel Canyon, and Lions
Canyon. These canyons carve into the foothills
along Brea’s eastern edge, providing dramatic ridgelines and natural vegetation. Their rugged terrain serves as both a visual backdrop to surrounding
neighborhoods and a habitat corridor connecting
to larger open space systems.

Chino Hills State Park. As one of the region’s most
significant natural areas, the park’s sweeping hillsides and valleys form a scenic expanse visible from much of Brea. The park protects critical open
space, offers recreational trails, and provides panoramic views that reinforce Brea’s connection to the broader Chino Hills landscape.

Gilman Peak. Rising to 1,685 feet, Gilman Peak is
the second highest summit in Chino Hills State Park
and a recognizable landmark visible from multiple
points in Brea.

Carbon Canyon Road (State Route 142). Winding through Carbon Canyon, this route offers a distinctive experience for drivers, cyclists, and
pedestrians, with views of oak woodlands, riparian
areas, and steep canyon walls.

Brea Canyon Road. This roadway connects Brea
with the San Gabriel Valley, traversing the canyon
characterized by vegetated slopes and riparian
habitats. The surrounding natural setting provides
a stark contrast to adjacent urban development.

Together, these ridgelines, peaks, parks, and roads
form a network of scenic vistas that define Brea’s
visual identity. Protecting and thoughtfully managing these resources through responsible development will ensure they remain visible, accessible, and valued as the City continues to grow.

Biological Resources
Brea’s biological resources play a vital role in shaping the community’s natural beauty and ecological character. The rich diversity of vegetation types and
habitats located in the hillsides of Brea support a
wide variety of animal populations. Natural habitat
such as riparian areas provides food, cover, and
shelter for birds, mammals, reptiles and insects.

Through the protection of biological resources,
people living, working, and visiting Brea can enjoy
local wildlife and celebrate their contribution to the
community’s high quality of life.

Wildlife Habitat
Regional ecologies are not constrained by jurisdictional boundaries. Pollinators and other wildlife move between habitat areas in parks, gardens, and
creeks. In particular, the City’s “green spaces” (its
parks, trails, and natural open space areas) play
an important role in the ecology of Brea and the
broader region, including to the Santa Ana Mountains and Cleveland National Forest to the west, contains a vast amount of natural open space and
habitat for animals, stretching from San Bernardino
County to San Diego County. Some of the larger
mammals known to inhabit the hills, and sometimes
visit urban areas on the hillside fringes, include
mountain lions, deer, and coyotes. Large birds and
raptors such as hawks, owls, falcons, eagles, and
vultures have been observed foraging and nesting.

Smaller birds sighted include wrens, gnatcatchers,
quails, babblers, starlings, crows, ravens, woodpeckers, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. Sensitive species confirmed include mountain lions, Cooper’s
hawk, golden eagle, coastal cactus wren, California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, coastal western whiptail lizard, northern red diamond rattlesnake,
black-bellied salamander, Monterey salamander,
and the southwestern pond turtle.

Connectivity Areas
Brea’s green spaces are comprised of various
parks, trails, and natural open space areas. The
larger the size of the facility, the more biodiversity
can be found within the space. Homogeneous
green spaces are identified as “patches” and
riparian corridors and trails or greenways serve as
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ecological corridors and connections for wildlife
(wildlife corridors).

Wildlife corridors are links connecting large
patches of habitat that have become separated
by the process or urbanization or otherwise made
unavailable for use by native wildlife. They allow
for the free movement of wildlife between disjunct
habitats and thereby provide access to mates, food,
and water; diminish competition for resources by
facilitating the dispersal of dense populations; and
serve as escape routes from fire, predators, humans,
and urbanization.

Wildlife corridors in and around the Planning Area
are generally illustrated in Figure CR-3. The intent of Figure CR-3 is to provide local and regional context
regarding wildlife movement in and around Brea. As
future development occurs, additional site-specific
analysis may be required to refine this information.

The Puente and Chino Hills have become increasingly isolated by the conversion of the surrounding natural landscape to urban uses. The Puente and
Chino Hills and Santa Ana Mountains together
encompass about 511,000 acres of wildlands.

These areas support important biological resources,
including several rare and endemic communities.

Large blocks of habitat ridgelines along the Puente
and Chino Hills allow wildlife to move throughout
the hills and into the large open spaces of Chino
Hills State Park and the Cleveland National Forest.

Chino Hills State Park and the Puente and Whittier
Hills are linked via the Tonner Canyon and Sonome
Canyon wildlife corridors. Tonner Canyon is considered a major wildlife movement corridor, providing year-round water and shelter for small and large mammals. The Tonner Canyon wildlife crossing at the intersection of SR-57 and Tonner Canyon Road provides wildlife access beneath the freeway.

However, the Sonome Canyon wildlife corridor is
bisected by Carbon Canyon Road, where several
culverts pass under the road. These culverts are
considered inadequate for larger mammals such
as deer and mountain lions because of their size.

Animals must cross Carbon Canyon Road at grade
and avoid automobiles to leave Chino Hills State
Park through the corridor.

Preserving wildlife corridors allow animals to move
freely between large open space areas from protection of predators, urbanization, and wildland fires, and to further promote their individual species. When future improvements to roads are undertaken, including capacity increases planned for the regional transportation system, the construction or
enhancement of suitable wildlife crossings, such as
bridges or culverts, is encouraged to maintain corridor function and biological viability.

Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority
(WCCA)
The Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority
(WCCA) is a local joint powers authority represented by city and State agencies. The mission of WCCA is to provide for the proper planning, conservation, environmental protection, and maintenance of the habitat and wildlife corridor between the Puente Hills in the west and the Chino Hills in
the east, which connects to the Cleveland National
Forest, and the east-west connections between
Chino Hills State Park and the Prado Basin.

Plant Communities and Habitat
The following paragraphs describe major plant
communities found in parts of the planning area and
its surrounding natural open spaces. These habitats
occur in varying concentrations across hillsides,
canyons, and creek corridors, and each supports
a variety of wildlife species. Each plant community
contains unique features and supports a variety of
wildlife species.

Chaparral Habitat. Chaparral consists of evergreen, medium-to-tall height shrubs which commonly cover hills and slopes of Southern California.

This community is highly adapted to drought and
fire conditions. Shrub canopy cover is generally
continuous. California sagebrush and California
buckwheat occur within the understory of larger
shrubs. The chaparral community is ecologically
fitted to a cycle of fire destruction. Periodic fires
help preserve the mixes of plant species and reduce
the danger of a more catastrophic fire. Chaparral
provides food and cover for reptiles, birds, rodents,
coyote, and deer.

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Grassland Habitat. Grasslands consist of low herbaceous vegetation dominated by grasses. They thrive in deep, well developed soils on gentle slopes
and flats, mostly at low elevations. Three types of
grassland are found in the area: native grasslands,
non-native annual grasslands, and ruderal grasslands. The grasslands are green during the rainy season and spring, but with the advent of summer
dry into a golden mantle. The grasslands must be
managed to prevent fire hazards and the intrusion
of weed species, chaparral, and invasive plants
such as star thistle. Grasslands provide forage for
cattle and other grazing animals, and habitat for
small reptile, rodents, deer, coyote, songbirds, and
birds of prey.

Riparian Habitat. A riparian community is a combination of plant species that thrive along intermittent and perennial waterways. These waterways can be found at the bottom of the many canyons
found in the hillsides, including Brea, Carbon,
Tonner, Sonome, Soquel, and Telegraph Canyons.

Creeks and streams and the associated riparian
vegetation provide wildlife habitat, stormwater
drainage, visual backdrops, and recreation corridors. Riparian habitats are considered among the most valuable habitats for wildlife because of the
presence of water, lush vegetation, and high insect
populations. Riparian habitat provides cover and
food for numerous animals and nesting birds. Many
nesting birds are migratory species that come to the
streamside habitats from Central and South America each spring to raise their young.

Sage Scrub Habitat. Sage scrub can be defined
as low-drought-deciduous and evergreen shrubs
that occur on steep to moderate slopes mostly
below 3,000 feet in elevation. It is considered
a sensitive habitat due to its potential to support
threatened and endangered species. Common
animal species include deer, rabbit, bobcat, and
coyote, as they utilize the scrub habitat as part of a
larger home range.

Woodland Habitat. Woodland is a plant community with a diverse mix of tree species forming a dense overstory of vegetation. Woodlands in Brea
are primarily located on the north and east facing
slopes if the canyons. Common trees in the woodland community include coastal and interior live oaks, balk oak, valley oak, California bay laurel,
buck eye, and madrone. Insect- or seed-eating
birds and mammals are common in the woodlands and are preyed upon by raptors and owls that also inhabit these areas. The larger mammals
utilize these areas as well, including deer, coyote,
and foxes.

Diversity is perhaps the most important feature of
the vegetation found within Chino Hills State Park
and surrounding hillsides. Within creek and riparian
areas, cattail stands provide habitat for a variety
of wildlife. Along seasonal and year-round creeks,
the willow and sycamore woodlands have understories of wild rose, stinging nettle, and mule fat.

Southern California black walnut trees, sycamores,
and coast live oaks form woodlands above the
creeks, often on north facing slopes. These walnut
woodlands are another important and rare plant
community preserved in Chino Hills State Park and
undisturbed hillside areas. Only a few thousand
acres of this California habitat still exist, with about one thousand acres in preserves. Several hundred
acres are protected at Chino Hills State Park.

The Tecate cypress is another special type of plant
community found only in a few places in the United
States. Several different scrub and chaparral
communities along the hills and slopes above the
canyon floors include coastal sage scrub, California sagebrush, California buckwheat, and purple sage, as well as a mixed chaparral community
dominated by laurel sumac and toyon. Many California wildlife species depend on these scrub and chaparral communities for survival. Because these
communities are disappearing as urban development continues, they form an increasingly important part of the biological resources protected in the park.

Most of the grassland in the park is non-native
annual European grasses that were introduced here
during the early ranching years. However, grassland species native to California, such as purple needle grass and giant rye can be found among
the annuals. An active grassland restoration program in the park is restoring native grassland to its more natural and dominant state.
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Brea City Boundary
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
Wildlife Corridor Data Sources:

Major Wildlife Movement Corridors: City of Brea 2003 General Plan - Parklands and Wildlife Corridors Map - Santa Monica Conservancy, Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority, Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority, and Dreamline Cartography Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor: digitized from the "Hills for Everyone" Satellite Map (https://www.hillsforeveryone.org/the-corridor/maps/) Parks and Open Space: California Protected Areas Database, 2025b Connectivity Rankings: California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE), 2024 [ds2734] 0 ½ 1
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Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group, April 2, 2026.

Wildlife Corridors
CR-3. Major Wildlife Movement Corridors
Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor
Parks and Open Spaces
<1 acre
1-10 acres
10-60 acres
>60 acres
Connectivity Rank
5 - Irreplaceable and Essential Corridors
4 - Conservation Planning Linkages*
3 - Connections with Implementation Flexibility
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Cultural Arts and Historic
Resources
Brea’s history is celebrated through events held at
original sites and structures that still stand today.

The homes, commercial buildings, parks, and
oil production facilities are just some of the historic resources that help define and enhance the community’s character. Public awareness of these
historic resources has led to the development of
programs to aid in their preservation and restoration. To protect Brea’s heritage, the community will continue to identify and safeguard cultural,
historic, and archaeological resources and ensure
that new development enhances the foundations
of early Brea.

Cultural Arts
Brea has long recognized the importance and
value that cultural arts bring to the community.

Through its various cultural art programs, facilities,
and activities, as well as being home to one of the
nation’s largest outdoor public art sculpture collections, Brea has earned a reputation as one of Orange County’s foremost arts and cultural centers.

Key cultural institutions in the City include Curtis Theatre, Brea Gallery, and Brea Olinda High School Performing Arts Center. The Curtis Theatre is a facility designed for use as a professional quality theatre
hosting full-stage productions, touring companies,
musical concerts, guest artists, special events, and
meetings with multi-media presentations. Brea Gallery is a City-owned art exhibition space that hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, located
in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center.

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Another key cultural program in the City is the Art
in Public Places Program, which was established in
1975 and was among the first art in private development programs in the State. The primary goal of this innovative program is to provide permanent
outdoor artwork throughout the City accessible to
the general public. Art works installed and funded
by private developers create unique public spaces
and help distinguish development projects. Brea’s
Art in Public Places Collection includes outdoor
sculpture in a wide range of mediums, styles, and
approaches by nationally and internationally
renowned artists, such as Magdalena Abakanowicz, J. Seward Johnson, and Nikki de St. Phalle.

Sculptures created under the program are commissioned by private developers for permanent outdoor display on their property and are maintained by property owners. All sculptures go through a
formal review process and are placed at prominent
locations where they can be enjoyed by the public.

The City’s support of the arts has been achieved
through a combination of City programs, commissions, volunteers, and private and public sector support. Brea’s diversity of cultural arts programs,
services, and activities help create an inclusive
atmosphere, where there is something for everyone.

Brea Historical Society
Founded in 1971, the Brea Historical Society collects, preserves, and displays the heritage and history of the City of Brea. Through educational
programs, research studies, exhibitions, and workshops, the Brea Historical Society continues to document and promote Brea’s unique contribution to their community and beyond.

Olinda Oil Museum and Trail
The City of Brea has preserved a vital part of history at the 12-acre Olinda Oil Museum and Trail historic park. The site includes Olinda Oil Well #1,
a jackline pump, the field office (vault, warehouse
and historic photos), a records vault, and two-mile
loop trail.

Once the headquarters of the Olinda oil operations, the field office has been converted into a historic museum and cultural center. On display at
the center are a variety of exhibits,photographs,
and models that give visitors an understanding of
the natural and geologic history of the area and a
glimpse into what life was like as an Olinda wildcatter.

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Historic Preservation Efforts
The City Council established the Historical Committee in 1989 through Resolution No. 89-125. The Committee’s purpose was to raise awareness of
Brea’s historical resources by developing goals
and policies to guide preservation. As a temporary
body, the committee was dissolved in 1995. One
of its key accomplishments was the 1994 Historic
Preservation Ordinance, which aimed to promote
Brea’s historic, cultural, educational, and economic
values, and to support the general welfare through
specific preservation objectives.

The Historic Preservation Ordinance established
the Historic Resources Register and outlines the process for designating or removing individual historic resources. By identifying historically significant sites and structures, the Register helps protect them from
potential loss and raises community awareness of
Brea’s heritage. Structures and/or sites listed in the
Register are eligible for a variety of preservation
incentives provided by the City and various other
State and local agencies.

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Educational Services
The Brea Olinda Unified School District (BOUSD)
provides public school educational services to children in grades TK-12 for students living within City limits. BOUSD, with six elementary schools, one
junior high, one high school, one alternative high
school, and one online academy, serves approximately 5,800 students, at locations as shown on Figure CR-4. According to the Residential and
Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee
Justification Study for BOUSD, there is a need for
additional elementary school facilities to accommodate future enrollment. This study also noted that BOUSD school facilities will require significant
reconstruction and modernization due to the age
and current condition of the facilities.

In addition to BOUSD schools, Brea is home to
many private schools such as St. Angela’s School,
Christ Lutheran School, and Brea Olinda Friends
Church School. Brea is near a number of notable
post-secondary institutions, such as California State
University Fullerton and Fullerton College, which
help provide people of all ages with quality educational opportunities.

The Brea Branch Library, located at the Brea Civic
and Cultural Center, is part of the Orange County
Public Library community library network. The system
includes 33 branches that provide many services to
residents throughout the County. In Brea, the library
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Laurel
Elementary
Diamond Bar
La Habra
Heights
Placentia
La Habra
Fullerton Yorba Linda
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Prepared for the City of Brea by De Novo Planning Group, June 27, 2025.

Public Services
Figure CR-4 Brea Civic Center/Police
Station/Library
Fire Station
Hospital
Public School
Community Center
P City or County Park or
Preserve
Golf Course
Other Public Facility
* Orange County Landfill
LEGEND
City of Brea
Brea Sphere of Influence
Other Incorporated Area
County Boundary
State Park
State Park
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Goal CR-1
An accessible, integrated system of
parks and recreational amenities that
meet the needs of all residents.

PARKS AND TRAILS
Brea’s parks and trail systems are essential to the
community’s quality of life. The City maintains a
diverse network of parks, ranging from small neighborhood green spaces to large regional destinations. These recreational assets support both active and passive uses, accommodate all ages and
abilities, and reflect Brea’s commitment to their
environment and community health. The following
goals and policies are intended to guide the continued development, protection, and enhancement of these valued resources.

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CR-1 Policies
CR-1.1 Acreage Requirements. Ensure that at least five acres of developed parkland and appropriate amenities are available for every 1,000 Brea residents. Require all new residential development projects to contribute toward this standard through mechanisms such as land dedication, in-lieu fees, or park development fees, consistent with the Quimby Act and City regulations.

CR-1.2 Diverse Recreation Types. Promote a wide variety of public and private facilities and recreational amenities distributed equitably throughout the community to foster a comprehensive system that serves all residents, with a special focus on environmental justice communities. Amenities may include inclusive playgrounds, outdoor fitness stations, pocket parks, and trail extensions. EJ
CR-1.3 Service Area Radius. Focus new park facilities in areas that are outside 1/2-mile walking radius from an existing “green space” (park, trail, or natural open space area) and in environmental justice communities (see Figure CD-5) and enhance options for residents to access these facilities through safe walking, bicycling, and transit routes. Physical barriers such as SR-57 and Imperial Highway should also be considered when evaluating service area and access. EJ
CR-1.4 Park and Trail Maintenance. Maintain and enhance existing parks and trails to meet the evolving needs of the community. EJ
CR-1.5 Design Standards. Implement established design, construction, and facility maintenance standards to ensure that existing and future City amenities are of high-quality regarding safety, utility, equity, environmental stewardship, and aesthetic quality.

CR-1.6 Funding. Explore funding options and innovative partnerships to bolster and support the development, improvement, and maintenance of City parks and recreational amenities, with a focus on underserved areas. EJ
CR-1.7 Trail Extensions. Support development of extended local trails and urban pathways that provide access to parks, recreational facilities, and other areas with open space and nature. EJ
CR-1.8 Community Engagement. Collaborate with residents and the wider community to continually improve and adapt facilities and programs based on their interests and feedback. EJ CR-1.9 Regional Collaboration. Work with Orange County, Los Angeles County, the State, and other public and private partners to conserve, protect, and enhance parks, trails, and recreational resources.

CR-1 Actions
CR-1a Evaluate new development projects for potential negative effects on nearby public parks, such as traffic, noise, or pollution from non-recreational land uses. Encourage new uses or facilities, including new recreation facilities, to be planned in a way that maintains or enhances opportunities for casual, unstructured use and avoids the unnecessary displacement of existing park functions.

CR-1b Pursue available resources to fund parkland and facility maintenance, acquisition, and development, such as Federal and State grants, private donations, and gifts and endowments.

CR-1c Periodically review and update the park in-lieu fee ordinance as necessary to better reflect current costs and needs to address park demand generated by development.

CR-1d Organize periodic community workshops to identify areas for improvement within the existing City-owned parks and trails network.

CR-1e Connect the Tracks at Brea to La Habra to complete the OC Loop.

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Goal CR-2
High-quality human services that
enhance the livelihood of Brea
residents of all ages and abilities.

Brea is proud to offer a wide range of services for
every age group of our local and regional communities. Beyond the provision of day-to-day services, the City hosts numerous special events and programs year-round, like the July 4th County Fair
and BreaFest in August. These special events bring
the community together and help to celebrate Brea
as a special place.

CR-2 Policies
CR-2.1 Recreation and Human Services. Provide, facilitate (solely or in partnership), and/or support human services or recreational programming—including accessible childcare resources—responsive to the needs of all ages, genders, cultural, and socioeconomic groups. EJ CR-2.2 Multigenerational Programming. Encourage inclusive human services and recreation opportunities that bring together people of all ages to build intergenerational connections.

CR-2.3 Funding. Identify innovative funding and development opportunities to support and sustain the City’s human services and recreation programs, especially for underserved populations. EJ CR-2.4 Encourage Wellness. Encourage the development of health and wellness, fitness, and/ or other recreation programs and activities.

CR-2.5 Partnerships. Partner with other public agencies, non-profit, and public and private organizations to develop comprehensive programming that promotes the well-being of Brea residents of all ages. EJ
CR-2.6 Community Input. Collaborate with community members to ensure that programming reflects the diverse needs and interests of Brea community members. EJ CR-2.7 Multilingual Recreation and Community Services. Encourage the development and delivery of multilingual recreation, community programs, and information to foster inclusivity and equitable access for non-English-speaking residents. EJ CR-2.8 Volunteer Opportunities. Offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to support City services and programs as feasible. EJ

HUMAN SERVICES
CR-2 Actions
CR-2a Continue offering cultural and recreational classes and programs for all ages at City facilities such as the Brea Community Center and parks across the community.

CR-2b Continue offering human services programs to ensure that residents of all ages and abilities have access to childcare referrals and mental health services.

CR-2c Research and apply for Federal, State, regional, private, and philanthropic grants that support human services and recreation opportunities.

CR-2d Update and evaluate community awareness campaigns regarding well-being of youth, families, and available resources.

CR-2e Promote volunteer opportunities to support Brea human services and recreational programs.

CR-2f Engage with residents through surveys, social media, and other platforms to gather input on the planning and programming of City-hosted services and events, ensuring they are engaging, family-friendly, and serve the broader Brea community.

CR-2g Translate flyers, websites, signage, registration forms, and program guides into the most commonly spoken languages in the community.

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Goal CR-3
The preservation and maintenance
of open spaces for nature, resource
management, recreation, and scenic
enjoyment.

Natural open space is a defining feature of Brea,
with much of it encompassed by Chino Hills State
Park. The park serves not only as a destination for
outdoor recreation, but also as an educational
resource offering programs for students and families to learn about the region’s natural systems.

Local planning efforts help conserve these areas
and ensure that open space remains an integral
part of Brea’s identity and future growth.

CR-3 Policies
CR-3.1 Open Space Preservation. Continue efforts to preserve open space lands for purposes of habitat protection, resource conservation, flood hazard management, public safety, and overall community benefit, in collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions and other relevant agencies.

CR-3.2 Sensitive Species and Habitats. Support the conservation of sensitive species, plant communities, and wildlife habitats to the maximum extent feasible through open space dedication, creative site design, and other workable actions.

CR-3.3 Hillside Preservation. Continue efforts to conserve sensitive hillside, ridgelines, canyons, and open space areas in accordance with standards set forth in the Brea City Code.

CR-3.4 Mature Vegetation. Encourage all entities involved in development, redevelopment, and landscape maintenance to avoid removing mature vegetation. Promote the inclusion of a variety of sizes of new vegetation in projects to balance initial aesthetic landscape value with the long-term health and sustainability of the landscape.

CR-3.5 Rewilding. Explore rewilding opportunities and other ecological restoration projects aimed at increasing biodiversity and restoring natural processes.

CR-3.6 Open Space Education. Work with State, Federal, and community partners to develop educational and other materials that promote the preservation and conservation of Brea’s natural resources, to the extent practical.

NATURAL OPEN SPACES
CR-3 Actions
CR-3a Assess development proposals for potential impacts to important geologic and scenic landform features pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Require appropriate mitigation measures, including environmentally sensitive site planning and grading, revegetation and open space dedication, for significant impacts. Consider important topographical features, watershed areas, ridgelines, soils, and potential erosion problems in the assessments. Ensure the new development is compatible to adjacent open space lands.

CR-3b Reassess the City’s Hillside Zoning Ordinance to minimize the encroachment of new development near areas of open space, especially sensitive areas.

CR-3c Collaborate with Federal, State, regional, local, non-profit, environmental and conservation organizations, and private entities to conserve, protect, and enhance open spaces and natural resources throughout Brea’s Planning Area.

CR-3d Prepare and distribute resources guides and brochures regarding public access to regional open spaces, and how visitors can aid in the protection of these areas.

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Goal CR-4
A community where visual
resources reflect Brea’s natural
beauty and help guide responsible
development.

Brea’s scenic landscapes, shaped by canyons, ridgelines, and hillside views, contribute significantly to the City’s visual identity. Natural features such as Sonome, Soquel, and Lions Canyons, the hillsides
of Chino Hills State Park, and the views from Gilman
Peak offer a strong sense of place and contrast with
the built environment. Roads like Carbon Canyon
Road and Brea Canyon Road provide memorable travel experiences and act as visual gateways, reinforcing Brea’s connection to its natural surroundings. The following policies and actions aim to protect and enhance these visual resources as
the City continues to grow and evolve.

SCENIC VISTAS
CR-4 Policies
CR-4.1 Trails, Recreation Areas, and Viewing Areas. Encourage the development of inclusive trails, recreation areas, and viewing points in locations where residents and visitors can enjoy Brea’s scenic resources, while avoiding intrusion into sensitive natural areas.

CR-4.2 Key Roadways. Recognize the aesthetic value of visually sensitive roadways through thoughtful development practices consistent with the Brea City Code.

CR-4.3 Tree Resources. Manage mature trees, particularly native species, to preserve their ecological benefits and their contribution to Brea’s visual character, in accordance with the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance.

CR-4.4 Regional Collaboration. Work with Orange County, Los Angeles County, State, and other appropriate public and private agencies to conserve, protect, and enhance natural resources, particularly within the sphere of influence.

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CR-4 Actions
CR-4a Assess development proposals, including those in Brea’s Sphere of Influence, for potential impacts to important visual resources pursuant to CEQA. Require appropriate mitigation measures for all significant impacts. Consider important ridgelines, creeks, open space, views of the surrounding hillsides, and light and glare effects.

CR-4b Maintain and apply existing design standards to preserve views, vistas, and defining natural features along prominent roadways and visually sensitive areas.

CR-4c Install informational signage and viewing platforms at local scenic vistas to enhance public access.

CR-4d Evaluate opportunities to strengthen tree protection standards and preservation measures.

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Brea’s surrounding hillsides and open spaces support a diverse and ecologically important range of plant and animal communities. The Puente and
Chino Hills, along with connections to Chino Hills
State Park and the Cleveland National Forest, form
critical wildlife habitats and corridors that allow
species to move, adapt, and survive. Preserving
these biological resources requires careful management of land use, protection of wildlife corridors, and restoration of native habitats.

Goal CR-5
A resilient ecosystem that safeguards
habitats for biological resources and
wildlife.

BIOLOGICAL

RESOURCES
CR-5 Policies
CR-5.1 Habitat Conservation. Support efforts to identify and conserve suitable habitats, in accordance with State and Federal resource agency requirements.

CR-5.2 Local Coordination. Coordinate with local and regional public and private organizations to implement strategies and programs that protect and preserve biological resources within Brea.

CR-5.3 Invasive Plant Species. Collaborate with regional partners to monitor and manage invasive plant species, minimizing their impacts on local ecosystems and preserving native biodiversity.

CR-5.4 Protective Landscaping. Encourage landscape planting that excludes known invasive plant species.

CR-5.5 Sustainable Landscaping. Encourage landscaping that minimizes the need for herbicides and pesticides and that provides food, water, shelter, and nesting sites for birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other creatures that both help maintain the landscape and restore the larger ecosystem.

CR-5.6 Riparian Habitats. Encourage development practices that protect riparian habitats.

Where impacts are unavoidable, require mitigation measures in accordance with applicable regulations.

CR-5.7 Wildlife Corridors. Encourage the preservation of critical wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, including as part of the development review process.

CR-5.8 Urban Canopy. Preserve and expand the urban canopy of trees and vegetation throughout the community to help reduce urban heat, improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, enhance aesthetics, and support biodiversity.

CR-5.9 Outdoor Lighting. Protect local character, enhance visual safety, and mitigate the harmful effects of light pollution.

CR-5.10 Biological Resource Education. Collaborate with agencies, non-profit organizations, and other community groups to promote awareness about steps residents can take to help preserve and enhance biological resources in the area.

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CR-5 Actions
CR-5a Maintain a buffer area between natural waterways and urban development to protect water quality and riparian areas, as deemed necessary.

CR-5b Continue to assess development proposals for potential impacts to significant natural resources pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and associated State and Federal regulations. 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, or a combination of any of the three. Address the following subjects in impact assessment as applicable to individual development proposals:
• Natural communities;
• Riparian and wetland habitat (including potential jurisdictional areas); • Coastal sage scrub habitat;
• Coast live oak habitat;
• Rare and endangered plant and animal species;
• Habitat fragmentation (including disruption of wildlife corridors); and • Creeks, blue line streams, and associated tributaries.

CR-5c Continue to require development proposals to consult with regulatory agencies, including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), about natural resources if the following occurs on the project site:
• Potential take or substantial loss of occupied habitat for any threatened or endangered species; or
• Existing drainage features (jurisdictional area) are located within the project site.

Brea City CouncilJune 2, 2026

Brea City Council
June 2, 2026