Appendix A - General Plan Policy Implementation — Fort Bragg City Council, March 28, 2022

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Land Use Element
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal LU-1: Promote development and conservation of land in Fort Bragg according to the pattern shown on the Land Use Designations Map.

LU-1.1
Implementation of the Land Use Designations Map: Implement the Land Use Designations Map by approving development and conservation projects consistent with the land use designations, and ensure consistency between the Inland General Plan and the Inland Land Use and Development Code.

Ongoing. The Land Use Designations Map is
used as part of the review of every planning
application.

LU-1.2
(Coastal)
Require that development on APNs 018-440-38, -39, -49, -50, & -59 in excess of one dwelling per existing lot obtain a Planned Development approval that minimizes access Ongoing. Future applications for these parcels
will adhere to this policy.

Goal LU-2: Establish and maintain clear boundaries and guidelines for the future expansion of Fort Bragg.

LU-2.1 Boundaries of the Sphere of Influence: Retain the existing Sphere of Influence boundaries, as shown on Map LU-2.

The City has retained the boundaries of the
current sphere of influence.

LU-2.2
(Coastal)
Annexations to the Municipal Improvement District Boundary: Require annexation approval prior to permitting new connections to the sanitary sewer system operated by the City’s Municipal Improvement District in the Sphere of Influence. Out-of-area service agreements may be approved for new connections to the sanitary sewer system for development proposals that comply with the policy of the Municipal Improvement District regarding projects that provide affordable housing per Resolution No. ID 230-2003, adopted on December 8, 2003.

Ongoing.

LU-2.2
(Inland)
Sewer and Water Connections outside of the Municipal Service District Boundary: Out-ofarea service agreements may be approved for new connections to the sanitary sewer system for development proposals that are located outside of the Municipal Service District Boundary and that comply with the policy of the Municipal Improvement District 2 – Land Use Element 2 - 9 November 2012 Fort Bragg Inland General Plan regarding projects that provide affordable housing per Resolution No. ID 230-2003, adopted on December 8, 2003.

In 2021, no new sewer connections were made
outside of the Municipal Improvement District
2, however City Council in coordination with
the Mendocino Local Agency Formation
Commission approved two (2) emergency
water connections to residents within our
sphere of Influence.

LU-2.3 County Referrals: Request referrals from the County for all development projects in the City’s Sphere of Influence, which are under the jurisdiction of Mendocino County.

The City requests referrals on an on-going
basis.
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LU-2.4
Annexation Standards
• Areas annexed must be able to be served by existing City facilities and by facilities provided by other agencies, or by environmentally and economically feasible Improvements to these facilities. Prior to City approval of an annexation application, findings shall be made indicating that: necessary public and private infrastructure to support the development is available, or that a development plan for extending or upgrading the infrastructure has been adopted, and that the annexation would not result in a substantial reduction or deterioration of public services and facilities, including streets, water supply, wastewater treatment, storm drainage facilities, fire, police, schools, and other public services and facilities.
• Proposed annexations must be contiguous to existing developed areas. Annexation proposals that “leapfrog” over vacant and undeveloped land shall not be approved. • Based on a cost-revenue analysis, annexations shall have a cumulative net positive fiscal effect on the City within fifteen years of approval. The fiscal analysis must demonstrate that annexed properties would generate sufficient City revenues to pay for ongoing services to the annexed area and infrastructure cost benefiting annexed area borne by City – such as public safety, road maintenance, street lighting, etc. To achieve this, property owner(s) may be required to establish Mello-Roos districts and/or other forms of benefit assessment districts as a condition of, and at the time of, annexation to the City. • All annexation applications shall include an environmental review document which provides full disclosure of any potential adverse environmental impacts. To the maximum extent possible, annexations that would result in significant environmental impacts will not be approved.
• A development plan, including maps and text, showing how existing and proposed future development within the annexation area contributes to the attainment of Inland General Plan goals and policies, shall be submitted with an annexation application. • All proposed future development within an annexation area shall be consistent with the land use designations shown on the Land Use Designations Map and all other requirements of the Inland General Plan and the Fort Bragg Municipal Code. • A cost-revenue analysis is not required for parcels that are annexed by the City of Fort Bragg for public purposes.

The City discouraged piecemeal annexation
applications by two property owners located
just outside the City limits.

Future annexation considerations will adhere
to this policy.

LU-2.5 Discourage Piecemeal Annexations: Discourage annexations of small, individual parcels of land in a piecemeal fashion.

Ongoing. There were no requests for
annexations made in 2021.
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Goal LU-3 Ensure that the Central Business District remains the historic, civic, cultural, and commercial core of the community.

LU-3.1 Central Business District: Retain and enhance the small-scale, pedestrian-friendly, and historic character of the Central Business District (CBD).

Examples include waiving parking
requirements in the CBD, pedestrian only
events such as the Farmer’s Market, Paul
Bunyan Days, Rodder’s Car Show, etc.

LU-3.2
Mixed Uses: Support mixed use development (i.e., a combination of residential and commercial uses) in the Central Business District that does not conflict with the primary retail function of this area.

Vacation rentals are banned in the City, other
than those located on the second/third floor,
above commercial use in the CDB to support
building improvements and mixed uses.

LU-3.3
Historic Buildings and Mixed Uses: In the Central Business District and in other commercial areas with historic residential structures, encourage residential uses, mixed residential, and commercial uses, and the preservation of historic structures.

The City continues to encourage preservation
of historic structures.

LU-3.4
Encourage Infill Development: Encourage infill development of vacant and underdeveloped land in the Central Business District and adjacent commercial areas before amending the General Plan and rezoning to obtain additional commercial land elsewhere.

The City continues to encourage in-fill
commercial development and is not
considering annexation of additional
commercial land.

LU-3.5
(Coastal)
Encourage the adaptive re-use and more complete utilization of buildings in the Central Business District and other commercial districts.

The City continues to encourage adaptive
reuse of commercial structures.

LU-3.5
(Inland)
Encourage Smart Growth: Locate new residential, commercial, or industrial development within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas.

All new residential, commercial, or industrial
development has been located contiguous with
existing developed areas.

LU-3.6 Re-Use of Existing Buildings: Encourage the adaptive re-use and more complete utilization of buildings in the Central Business District and other commercial districts.

The City continues to encourage adaptive
reuse of commercial structures.

Goal LU-4 Promote economic vitality of the City’s existing commercial areas.

LU-4.1
Formula Businesses and Big Box Retail: The location, scale, and appearance of formula businesses and big box retail shall not detract from the economic vitality of established commercial businesses, and shall be consistent with the small town, rural character of Fort City Council on September 13, 2021 added
chapter 18.46 to the Inland Land Use &
Development Code adding “Formula Business
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Bragg. Regulations” to the code. Subsequently, a
formula business, the “Baymont Inn” was
regulated through this ordinance.

LU-4.2
(Coastal)
Require that a fiscal and economic analysis be performed as part of the conditional use permit process for big box retail projects. The analysis shall evaluate the economic effects of the project for a minimum five-year time frame. A consultant selected by the City and paid for by the project proponent shall carry out the analysis.

The City did not receive applications for big box
retail projects in 2020. This requirement will
apply to future relevant applications.

LU-4.2
(Inland)
Large-Scale Commercial Development: To maintain scenic views along Main Street and to ensure that building sizes at the City’s gateways are in scale with the community, no commercial building shall exceed the following limitations on the gross floor area: a) between the Noyo River and Pudding Creek Bridges - maximum 50,000 square feet; b) east of Highway One and north of Pudding Creek Bridge - maximum 30,000 square feet The City continues to regulate the size of
commercial development when discussing
potential projects with developers. There are
no current large-scale retail projects under
review. However, recent projects include
Grocery Outlet and Dollar General.

LU-4.3
(Coastal)
Large-Scale Commercial Development: To maintain scenic views of the coast and to ensure that building sizes at the City’s gateways are in scale with the community, no commercial building shall exceed the following limitations on the gross floor area: a) between the Noyo River and Pudding Creek Bridges - maximum 50,000 square feet; b) east of Highway One and north of Pudding Creek Bridge - maximum 30,000 square feet; c) west of Highway One and north of Pudding Creek Bridge and south of the Noyo River Bridge - maximum 15,000 square feet; and d) east of Highway One and south of Noyo River Bridge – maximum 40,000 square feet.

Ongoing. This policy applies to development in
the outlined areas.

LU-4.3
(Inland)
LU-4.4
(Coastal)
Standards for Commercial Uses in Residential Areas: Commercial uses in and adjacent to residential areas shall not adversely affect the primarily residential character of the area. Ongoing. No specific instances in 2021.

Goal LU-5 (Coastal): Maximize public recreational opportunities in the Coastal Zone consistent with sound resource conservation principles and the constitutionally protected rights of power.

Goal LU-5 (Inland): Support Industrial development which is consistent with the protection, enhancement and restoration of natural resources
LU-5.1
(Coastal)
Additional Sites for Visitor-Serving Commercial: Continue to provide for and encourage additional visitor-serving commercial facilities.

Ongoing. Visitor Serving Commercial zoning
includes vacant and available land for these
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types of facilities.

LU-5.1
(Inland)
Siting New Industrial Development: Site new industrial development so that it is contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it, or where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other areas with adequate public services and where it will not have significant adverse effects on natural and scenic resources, either individually or cumulatively.

Ongoing. No new industrial development
proposed in 2021.

LU-5.2
(Coastal)
Ensure that there are adequate sites for visitor-serving land uses by: a) Maintaining existing areas designated for Highway-Visitor Commercial uses; b) Maintaining the Highway Visitor Commercial land use designation as one allowing primarily recreational and visitor-serving uses; and c) Reserving adequate infrastructure capacity.

The City continues to regulate new
development to ensure adequate sites are
available for visitor serving uses.

LU-5.2
(Inland)
Industrial Land Use Standards: Require that industrial development avoid or minimize creating substantial pollution, noise, glare, dust, odor, or other significant adverse impacts.

The City continues to regulate new industrial
development and conduct code enforcement
activities to ensure compliance City standards
are met.

LU-5.3
(Coastal)
Lower Cost Facilities: Protect, encourage, and, where feasible, provide lower cost visitor and recreational facilities for persons and families of low and moderate income. If and when average annual occupancy rates at Fort Bragg visitor facilities exceed 70%, removal or conversion of existing lower cost facilities shall be prohibited unless the use will be replaced with another facility offering comparable visitor serving or recreational facilities.

Ongoing. The City will continue to review
vacancy rates and continue to protect,
encourage and, where feasible, provide lower
cost visitor and recreational facilities.

LU-5.4
(Coastal)
Oceanfront land suitable for recreational use shall be protected for recreational use and development unless present and foreseeable future demand for public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area.

The City continues to regulate new
development to ensure adequate sites are
available for recreational uses.

LU-5.5
(Coastal)
Lower cost visitor and recreational facilities shall be protected, encouraged, and where feasible, provided. Developments providing public recreational opportunities are preferred.

Ongoing. The City maintains the Noyo
Headlands coastal trail, which provides free
coastal access and recreation.

LU-5.6
(Coastal)
The use of private lands suitable for visitor-serving and commercial recreational facilities designed to enhance public opportunities for coastal recreation shall have priority over private residential, general industrial, or general commercial development, but not over agriculture or coastal-dependent industry.

The City continues to regulate new
development to ensure adequate sites are
available for visitor serving and recreational
uses.

LU-5.7 Adequate parking should be provided to serve coastal access and recreation uses to the Ongoing. The City continues to provide free 21 | Appendix A
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(Coastal) extent feasible. Existing parking areas serving recreational uses shall not be displaced unless a comparable replacement area is provided.
parking to access the coastal trail, preserve
existing parking serving coastal access, and
requires adequate parking for future
development where access and recreation is
proximate.

LU-5.8
(Coastal)
Coastal areas suited for water-oriented recreational activities that cannot readily be provided at inland water areas shall be protected for such uses.

Ongoing. There are limited locations in the City
limits where water-oriented recreational
activities are possible.

Goal LU-6 (Coastal): Support industrial development which is consistent with the protection, enhancement, and restoration of coastal resources.

Goal LU-6 (Inland): Provide adequate land to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups LU-6.1
(Coastal)
Policy LU-6.1: Standards for Noyo Harbor Industrial Development: Limit industrial development in the Noyo Harbor to uses which: a) are coastal-dependent uses or aquaculture, giving priority to commercial fishing activities; b) do not generate excessive traffic on City streets, such as South Street, North Harbor Drive, and Cypress Street; c) do not interfere with existing coastal-dependent industry, especially commercial fishing; and d) are consistent with applicable LCP policies, including but not limited to LCP policies regarding the protection of public access and recreation, visual resources, and environmentally sensitive habitat areas, and Coastal Act public access policies.

Ongoing. The City’s General Plan and CLUDC
contain policies defining what land uses are
permissible in the Noyo Harbor, and future
development in the Harbor is subject to
Coastal Development Permitting, where
discretionary review can ensure ongoing
implementation with this policy. In 2020 an
application was received for retail on N
Franklin Street, between N Harbor Drive and
South Street, which could impact traffic.

Additional traffic analysis is underway,
pursuant to CEQA.

LU-6.1
(Inland)
Preserve Neighborhoods: Preserve and enhance the character of the City’s existing residential neighborhoods.

The City currently has a code enforcement
grant and officer specifically meant for abating
nuisances in residential areas related to the
degradation of neighborhoods.

LU-6.2
(Coastal)
In areas designated for industrial land uses, coastal-dependent and coastal related industrial uses shall have priority over other industrial uses on or near the shoreline.

Ongoing. The City’s General Plan and CLUDC
contain policies defining what land uses are
permissible in the in the Coastal Zone, and
future development is subject to Coastal
Development Permitting to ensure compliance.
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LU-6.3
(Coastal)
Pipeline, Electrical, and Telecommunications Transmission Corridors: Consolidate new pipeline, electrical, and telecommunications transmission corridors within existing pipeline or electrical and telecommunications transmission corridors, wherever feasible, unless there are overriding technical constraints or significant social, aesthetic, environmental, or economic concerns.

Ongoing. As infrastructure projects of this
nature are planned and scheduled,
conformance with this policy will take place.

LU-6.4
(Coastal)
Electrical and telecommunications transmission rights-of-way and pipelines shall be routed to minimize impacts to scenic resources and to Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas according to the following standards: a) Require underground installation of electrical and telecommunication lines where technically and economically feasible, unless it can be shown that other options are less environmentally damaging. b) Scarring, grading, or other vegetative removal shall be minimized and construction areas shall be revegetated with plants native to the area. c) Where above-ground electrical or telecommunications transmission lines are necessary, the design and color of the support towers shall be compatible with the surroundings to the extent feasible. Avoid locating above-ground transmission lines along the crests of hills, bluffs, and in scenic resource areas.

Ongoing. As infrastructure projects of this
nature are planned and scheduled,
conformance with this policy will take place.

Goal LU-7 (Coastal): Support industrial development which is consistent with the protection, enhancement, and restoration of coastal resources.

LU-7.1
(Coastal)
Changes in Industrial Land Use: Require that any Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments and rezoning of lands which are designated Timber Resources Industrial be subject to a specific plan process. The portions of a Specific Plan that meet the definition of “Land Use Plan” as defined by Coastal Act Section 30108.5 and “Implementing Actions” as defined by Coastal Act Section 30108.4 shall be submitted to, and effectively certified by, the Coastal Commission as an LCP amendment before those portions of the Specific Plan become effective.

Ongoing. LCP amendments become effective
after Coastal Commission review and
certification.

LU-7.3
(Coastal)
Siting New Industrial Development: Site new industrial development so that it is contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it, or where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other areas with adequate public services and where it will not have significant adverse effects on coastal resources, either individually or cumulatively.

Ongoing. The CLUDC lists the land uses
permitted in each zoning district, and industrial
uses are allowable in industrial zoning districts
so that it is contiguous with existing developed
areas able to accommodate it and where
public services are present to serve future
industrial development.

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Coastal existing developed areas. review of most hazardous industrial development to ensure that it is compatible
with existing and future land uses in the
vicinity.

LU-7.5
(Coastal)
Industrial Land Use Standards: Require that industrial development avoid or minimize creating substantial pollution, noise, glare, dust, odor, or other significant adverse impacts.

Ongoing. The CLUDC requires discretionary
review of most industrial development to
ensure that it is compatible with existing and
future land uses in the vicinity. Most industrial
development is restricted to industrial zoning
districts to minimize adverse impacts to
sensitive land uses.

Goal LU-8 (Coastal): Encourage a mixture of commercial fishing, recreational boating and fishing, mixed commercial and visitor-serving uses consistent with coastal access policies.

LU-8.1
(Coastal) Annexation of Noyo Harbor: Consider annexation of the Noyo Harbor.

The City Council periodically discusses
annexation to determine feasibility and
benefits. No plans for annexation are currently
in process.

LU-8.2
(Coastal)
Facilities serving the commercial fishing and recreational boating industries shall be protected and, where feasible, upgraded. Existing commercial fishing and recreational boating harbor space shall not be reduced and shall be protected unless written findings are made that present and foreseeable future demand for the facilities that could be accommodated on the property is already adequately provided for in the area. Proposed recreational boating facilities shall, where feasible, be designed and located in such a fashion as not to interfere with the needs of the commercial fishing industry.

The City has little jurisdiction within the
harbor; however, the City continues to support
and protect existing infrastructure and
recreational opportunities.

LU-8.3
(Coastal)
Increased recreational boating use of coastal waters shall be encouraged, in accordance with this division, by developing dry storage areas, increasing public launching facilities, providing additional berthing space in existing harbors, limiting non-water-dependent land uses that congest access corridors and preclude boating support facilities, providing harbors of refuge, and by providing for new boating facilities in natural harbors, new protected water areas, and in areas dredged from dry land.

The City has little jurisdiction within the
harbor; however, the City continues to support
and protect existing infrastructure and
recreational opportunities.
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LU-8.4
(Coastal)
The economic, commercial, and recreational importance of fishing activities shall be recognized and protected.

The City has little jurisdiction within the
harbor; however, the City continues to support
and protect existing infrastructure and
recreational opportunities. City promotional
efforts highlight fishing activities.

Goal LU-9 (Coastal): Minimize impacts of aquaculture development on coastal resources.

LU-9.1
(Coastal)
Aquaculture Development. All aquaculture development or facilities shall require a coastal development permit and shall be consistent with all policies and standards of the certified LCP, including but not limited to policies regarding the protection of public access, water and marine resources, environmentally sensitive habitat areas, hazards, water quality, archaeological resources, and visual resources.

Ongoing. Any future aquaculture development
would require Coastal Development Permit
approval.

LU-9.2
(Coastal)
No intake or discharge lines shall be placed above ground in the Timber Resources Industrial District in any Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas as defined in Policy OS-1.2 and Section 30107.5 of the Coastal Act, including but not limited to, along portions of any coastal bluff that constitute ESHA, or within any rocky intertidal habitat area.

Ongoing. Any future aquaculture development
would require Coastal Development Permit
approval.

LU-9.3
(Coastal)
No intake or discharge lines shall be placed above ground within the Harbor District, the adjoining tidelands and submerged lands of the Noyo River, or on the face of coastal bluffs within the Timber Resources Industrial district, unless all other alternatives have been demonstrated to be infeasible or more environmentally damaging. Alternatives to be evaluated shall include, but not be limited to, (1) placing lines underground through use of directional drilling or trenching, (2) using closed-loop aquaculture systems that do not require offshore intake and discharge lines, and (3) connecting discharge lines to the existing sanitary sewer system. If all other alternatives have been demonstrated to be infeasible or more environmentally damaging and intake or discharge lines must be placed above ground within the Harbor District and the adjoining tidelands and submerged lands of the Noyo River, or on the face of coastal bluffs within the Timber Resources Industrial district, the lines shall be placed in the least environmentally damaging feasible location and in a manner that will not interfere with Noyo River navigation, existing recreational boating facilities, and coastal dependent industry, especially commercial fishing facilities.

Ongoing. Any future development would
require Coastal Development Permit approval.

LU-9.4
(Coastal)
Any intake or discharge lines allowed to be placed above ground within the Harbor District and the adjoining tidelands and submerged lands of the Noyo River shall be removed upon Ongoing. The City continues to regulate these
facilities in the Harbor District consistent with
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abandonment of the aquaculture development or facility it was installed to serve. this policy.

LU-9.5
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to be visually compatible with the character of surrounding areas, and shoreline facilities shall be screened.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit including analysis
of visual impacts of proposed development.

LU-9.6
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to prevent impacts which would significantly degrade environmentally sensitive habitat areas, as defined in Policy OS-1.1 and section 30107.5 of the Coastal Act, and shall be compatible with the continuance of biological and ecological values in those habitat areas.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit and analysis of
potential environmental impacts of proposed
development.

LU-9.7
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to avoid encroachment of aquaculture operations into adjacent recreational areas.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.8
(Coastal)
No aquaculture development or facilities shall interfere with the public’s right of access to the sea. All aquaculture development or facilities shall ensure adequate provision of lateral and vertical access.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.9
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to: (1) minimize risks to life and property from geologic and flood hazards, including but not limited to bluff erosion, slope stability, seismic events, liquefaction, tsunamis, floods, and wave attack; and (2) assure stability and structural integrity, and neither create nor contribute significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or surrounding area or in any way require the construction of protective devices that would substantially alter natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.10
(Coastal)
Availability of adequate water to serve all aquaculture development or facilities shall be demonstrated prior to approval of such aquaculture development or facilities.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.11
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to minimize the chances for release of non-native species, pathogens, and parasites into the aquatic environment.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.
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LU-9.12
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to ensure that waste discharges will comply with all applicable water quality regulations, including, but not limited to, any applicable regulations contained within (1) the State Water Resources Control Board’s “Water Quality Control Plan, Ocean Waters of California” Ocean Plan, (2) the State Water Resources Control Board’s “Water Quality Control Plan for Control of Temperature in the Coastal and Interstate Waters and Enclosed Bays and Estuaries of California” (Thermal Plan), and (3) the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) “Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region” (Basin Plan).

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.13
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be sited and designed to minimize the discharge of pollutants to water, including but not limited to substances in concentrations toxic to human, animal, plant, or aquatic life.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy
LU-9.14
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure the number and quantity of pollutants discharged or potentially discharged from the facility shall be minimized to the maximum extent feasible. BMPs shall specifically address adequate cleaning, feeding, transfer and importation of species, husbandry practices, removal of dead species, storage and handling of raw material, drugs and chemicals, and disposal of solid waste.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy
LU-9.15
(Coastal)
All aquaculture development or facilities shall be carried out in a manner that will sustain the biological productivity of coastal waters, protect human health and maintain healthy populations of all species of marine organisms for long-term commercial, recreational, scientific and educational purposes.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.16
(Coastal)
Aquaculture facilities sited within the Harbor District shall not interfere with existing recreational boating facilities and existing coastal-dependent industry, including fishing.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

LU-9.17
(Coastal)
Ocean front land that is suitable for coastal dependent aquaculture shall be protected for that use, and proposals for aquaculture facilities located on those sites shall be given priority, except over other coastal dependent developments or uses.

Ongoing. Aquaculture development requires a
Coastal Development Permit to ensure
conformance with this policy.

Goal LU-10: Provide adequate land to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups.

LU-10.1
(Coastal) Preserve Neighborhoods: Preserve and enhance the character of the City’s existing residential neighborhoods.

Ongoing. The City engages in code
enforcement to abate nuisance conditions.
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LU-10.2
(Coastal)
Locating New Development. New residential, commercial, or industrial development, except as otherwise provided in the LCP, shall be located within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other areas with adequate public services and where it will not have significant adverse effects, either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources.

Where feasible, new hazardous industrial development shall be located away from existing developed areas.

Ongoing. The City’s land use map and zoning
districts prescribe the locations for new
development, and Coastal Development
Permit review ensures conformance with this
policy.

LU-10.3
(Coastal)
The location and amount of new development shall maintain and enhance public access to the coast by: (1) facilitating the extension of transit services where feasible; (2) providing non-automobile circulation within the development that includes circulation connections outside of the development; (3) assuring that the recreational needs of new residents will be supported by onsite recreational facilities and/or off-site local park recreational facilities to ensure that coastal recreation areas are not overloaded; and (4) utilizing smart growth and mixed-use development concepts where feasible to improve circulation and reduce auto use, where such auto use would impact coastal access roads.

New development in the Coastal Zone requires
a Coastal Development Permit, where
conformance with this policy will be ensured.

LU-10.4
(Coastal)
Ensure Adequate Services and Infrastructure for New Development. Development shall only be approved when it has been demonstrated that the development will be served with adequate water and wastewater treatment. Lack of adequate services to serve the proposed development shall be grounds for denial of the development.

New development in the Coastal Zone requires
a Coastal Development Permit, where
conformance with this policy will be ensured.

LU-10.5
(Coastal)
Minimize Impacts on Air Quality and Green House Gasses. New development shall: 1) be consistent with requirements imposed by an air pollution control district or the State Air Resources Control Board as to each particular development, and 2) minimize energy consumption and vehicle miles traveled.

New development in the Coastal Zone requires
a Coastal Development Permit, where
conformance with this policy will be ensured.

LU-10.6
(Coastal)
Protect Special Communities. New Development shall, where appropriate, protect special communities and neighborhoods which, because of their unique characteristics, are popular visitor destination points for recreational uses.

New development in the Coastal Zone requires
a Coastal Development Permit, where
conformance with this policy will be ensured.

LU-10.7
(Coastal)
Priority for Coastal Dependent Uses. Coastal-dependent developments shall have priority over other developments on or near the shoreline. Except as provided elsewhere in this division, coastal-dependent developments shall not be sited in a wetland. When New development in the Coastal Zone requires
a Coastal Development Permit, where
conformance with this policy will be ensured.
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appropriate, coastal-related developments should be accommodated within reasonable proximity to the coastal-dependent uses they support.

Public Facilities Element
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal PF-1 Ensure that new development is served by adequate public services and Infrastructure.

PF-1.1
(Coastal)
All new development proposals shall be reviewed and conditioned to ensure that adequate public services and infrastructure can be provided to the development without substantially reducing the services provided to existing residents and businesses.

Ongoing. This is standard practice on all
development applications.

PF-1.1
(Inland)
Ensure Adequate Services and Infrastructure for New Development: Review new development proposals to ensure that the development can be served with adequate potable water; wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; storm drainage; fire and emergency medical response; police protection; transportation; schools; and solid waste collection and disposal. .

Ongoing. This is standard practice on all
development applications.

PF-1.2
(Coastal)
Ensure Adequate Services and Infrastructure for New Development. No permit for development shall be approved unless it can be demonstrated that such development will be served upon completion with adequate services, including but not limited to potable water; wastewater collection, treatment and disposal; storm drainage; fire and emergency medical response; police protection; transportation; schools; and solid waste collection and disposal; as applicable to the proposed development. a. Demonstration of adequate water and sewer facilities shall include evidence that adequate capacity will be available within the system to serve the development and all other known and foreseeable development the system is committed to serving, and that the municipal system will provide such service for the development; b. Demonstration of adequate road facilities shall include information demonstrating that (i) access roads connecting to a public street can be developed in locations and in a manner consistent with LCP policies; and (ii) that the traffic generated by Any new development will be required to
construct/contribute to any infrastructure
necessary for proposed and future
development.
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the proposed development, and all other known and foreseeable development, will not cause Levels of Service (LOS) of roads, streets, and intersections within the City to reduce below LOS standards contained in Policy C-1.1 of the Circulation Element of the Coastal General Plan.

PF-1.2
(Inland)
All new development proposals shall be reviewed and conditioned to ensure that adequate public services and infrastructure can be provided to the development without substantially reducing the services provided to existing residents and businesses.

All proposed development is reviewed and
conditioned to ensure adequate public
infrastructure/capacity. Water and sewer
capacity fees are calculated based on
proposed use.

PF-1.3
(Coastal)
Ensure Adequate Service Capacity for Priority Uses. a. New development that increases demand for new services by more than one equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) shall only be permitted in the Coastal Zone if, � Adequate services do or will exist to serve the proposed development upon completion of the proposed development, and � Adequate services capacity would be retained to accommodate existing, authorized, and probable priority uses upon completion. Such priority uses include, but are not limited to, coastal dependent industrial (including commercial fishing facilities), visitor serving, and recreational uses in commercial, industrial, parks and recreation, and public facilities districts. Probable priority uses are those that do not require an LCP amendment or zoning variance in the Coastal Zone. b. Prior to approval of a coastal development permit, the Planning Commission or City Council shall make the finding that these criteria have been met. Such findings shall be based on evidence that adequate service capacity remains to accommodate the existing, authorized, and probable priority uses identified above.

The City is in the process of evaluating
potential future build out to assure
appropriate services will be available for those
priority uses.

PF-1.3
(Inland)
Ensure Adequate Services and Infrastructure for Annexations: Review annexation requests to ensure that the area can be served with adequate potable water; wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; storm drainage; fire and emergency medical response; police protection; transportation; schools; and solid waste collection and disposal. See also Policy LU-2.4 regarding annexations.

The City is not currently considering
annexation. However, with the addition of
Summer’s Lane Reservoir, a new 1.5 MG
water tank, addition of an emergency
desalinization plant, and wastewater facility
upgrades, annexation might be considered in
the future.

PF-1.4
(Coastal)
New or expanded public works facilities shall be designed and limited to accommodate needs generated by development or uses permitted consistent with the provisions of this division; provided, however, that it is the intent of the Legislature that State Highway Route 1 in rural areas of the coastal zone remain a scenic two-lane road. Special districts shall not All development will be reviewed for
consistency with this policy.
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be formed or expanded except where assessment for, and provision of, the service would not induce new development inconsistent with the certified LCP. Where existing or planned public works facilities can accommodate only a limited amount of new development, services to coastal dependent land use, essential public services and basic industries vital to the economic health of the region, state, or nation, public recreation, commercial recreation, and visitor-serving land uses shall not be precluded by other development.

PF-1.5
(Coastal)
Ensure Adequate Services and Infrastructure for Annexations: Review annexation requests to ensure that the area can be served with adequate potable water; wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; storm drainage; fire and emergency medical response; police protection; transportation; schools; and solid waste collection and disposal.

Goal PF-2 Assure that the City's infrastructure is maintained and expanded to meet the needs of the City's residents.

PF-2.1 Development Pays its Share: Require that new development pay its share of capital improvements and the cost of public services to maintain adequate levels of service.

New development does not currently pay its
share of some costs because the City does not
have Development Impact Fees for capital
projects such as parks and transportation.

The City does require new development to
pay it’s fair share of costs associated with new
Public infrastructure.

PF-2.2 Potable Water Capacity: Develop long-term solutions regarding the supply, storage, and distribution of potable water and develop additional supplies.

In 2021, the design phase has been completed
on the relocation of water main to Pudding
Creek bridge and this will go to construction in
summer of 2022. Additional progress was
made on the raw water line replacement
project; and preliminary investigations into
additional water storage and possible
reclamation activities are on-going.

PF-2.3 Emergency Water Supply: Develop an emergency water supply for disaster preparedness.

In additional to the Summers Lane Reservoir
Project (2016) and the new water storage
tank (2019), staff continues to seek additional
sources and funding to provide emergency
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water supply. In 2021 staff began seeking
funding for the rehabilitation of one of the
City’s Water Tanks and installed a desalination
intake system on the Noyo River to treat
brackish water during high tides and drought.

PF-2.4 Potable Water Quality: Maintain the safety of the water supply.

The City Water Treatment Plant over haul
project commenced in 2021 to ensure
continued compliance with all State and
Federal regulations.

PF-2.5 Wastewater: Review wastewater capacity and expansion plans as needed when regulations change and as the treatment and disposal facility nears capacity.

An upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment
Facility was completed in 2020, and has
capacity for increased treatment volumes. As
a result of the increased plant efficiencies, the
Wastewater treatment plant was fitted with a
biosolids dryer in 2021 to decrease
transportation costs of the biosolid waste.

PF-2.6 Storm Drainage: Annually review storm drain system capacity and expansion plans.

The City Storm Drainage infrastructure is
badly in need of repairs throughout the
system. Staff have started including storm
drainage improvements with Street
Rehabilitation projects, this includes the
replacement of 1,100 linear feet of
stormdrain in 2021 with the Maple Street
Rehabilitation project. Staff will continue to
seek out funding opportunities to complete
these much needed repairs.

PF-2.7 Public Buildings: Ensure that public buildings in the City are adequate to provide services for the community
City Hall and Town Hall was closed to the
public due to COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu, the
City offered virtual meetings, e-comment
features, individual appointments, and
outdoor portable toilets.

PF-2.8 Capital Improvement Plan: Continually update the Capital Improvement Plan to ensure that it identifies capital projects necessary to maintain adequate levels of performance as well as The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is
updated every year as part of the Budget
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funding sources for all phases of intended projects. process.

PF-2.9 Schools: Work with the Fort Bragg Unified School District to ensure that the District has the means to provide a high quality education to City students. This is an ongoing activity.

Conservation & Open Space Element
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal OS-1 (Coastal) Preserve and Enhance the City's Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas Goal OS-1 (Inland) Preserve areas with important biotic resources OS-1.1
(Coastal)
Definition of ESHA. “Environmentally sensitive habitat area" means any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.

Ongoing. This definition match’s the Coastal
Act’s definition.

OS-1.1
(Inland)
Special Review Areas: Areas in the City containing watercourses, wetlands, sensitive plant and wildlife habitat, and forested land shall be designated as Special Review Areas.

The City continues to require biological
reports and other specialized studies when
reviewing projects designated as Special
Review areas.

OS-1.2
(Coastal)
Determination of ESHA. The determination of what constitutes ESHA shall not be limited by what is mapped and not all parcels that are mapped necessarily contain ESHA. Map 0S-1 serves to identify those general areas known to potentially contain ESHA and for which a biological report is required consistent with Policy OS-1.7 to substantiate the presence or absence of ESHA on any particular parcel. Any area not designated on LUP Map OS-1 that meets the ESHA definition is ESHA and shall be accorded all the protection provided for ESHA in the LCP. All habitat maps shall include a note that states that “the maps may be updated as appropriate and may not include all areas that constitute ESHA.” The following areas shall be considered ESHA:
• Any habitat area that is rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and is easily degraded or disturbed by human activities or developments.
• Any habitat area of plant or animal species designated as rare, threatened, or Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing development.
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endangered under State or Federal law.
• Any habitat area of species designated as Fully Protected or Species of Special Concern under State law or regulations.
• Any habitat area of plant species for which there is compelling evidence of rarity, for example, those designated 1b (Rare or endangered in California and elsewhere) or 2 (rare, threatened or endangered in California but more common elsewhere) by the California Native Plant Society.

OS-1.2
(Inland)
Preserve Natural Resources: Require that sensitive natural resources in Special Review Areas be preserved and protected to the maximum degree feasible.

The City continues to require biological
reports and other specialized studies when
reviewing projects designated as Special
Review areas.

OS-1.3
(Coastal)
Development in ESHA Wetlands: Diking, Filling, and Dredging of open coastal waters, wetlands, estuaries, and lakes shall be permitted where there is no feasible less environmentally damaging alternative, and where feasible mitigation measures have been provided to minimize adverse environmental effects, and shall be limited to the following uses: a. New or expanded port, energy, and coastal-dependent industrial facilities, including commercial fishing facilities. b. Maintaining existing or restoring previously dredged depths in existing navigational channels, turning basins, vessel berthing and mooring areas, and boat launching ramps. c. New or expanded boating facilities and the placement of structural pilings for public recreational piers that provide public access and recreational opportunities. d. Incidental public service purposes, including but not limited to burying cables and pipes or inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall pipelines. e. Restoration purposes. f. Nature study, aquaculture, or similar resource dependent activities. Policy
Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications.

OS-1.3
(Inland)
Biological Report Required for Special Review Areas: Permit applications for development within or adjacent to Special Review Areas which have the possibility of containing sensitive habitat shall include a biological report prepared by a qualified biologist which identifies the resources and provides recommended measures to ensure that the requirements of CEQA, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the City of Fort Bragg’s General Plan(s) are fully met. The required content of the biological report is specified in the Land Use and Development Code.

The City continues to require biological
reports and other specialized studies when
reviewing projects designated as Special
Review areas.

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(Coastal) control over the more general permissible use provisions for other types of ESHA identified in Policy OS-1.5 and Policy OS-1.6.
policy when reviewing CDP applications.

OS-1.4
(Inland)
Maintain Open Space: Require site planning and construction to maintain adequate open space to permit effective wildlife corridors for animal movement between open spaces.

The comprehensive planning process for
reuse of the former Mill Site includes Open
Space/Parks zoning along the coastal trail.

This “green-belt” serves multiple functions,
including a wildlife corridor for animal
movement.

OS-1.5
(Coastal)
Development in Rivers and Streams with ESHA. Channelizations, dams, or other substantial alterations of rivers and streams shall incorporate the best mitigation measures feasible, and be limited to: a. Necessary water supply projects, b. Flood control projects where no other method for protecting existing structures in the floodplain is feasible and where such protection is necessary for public safety or to protect existing development, or c.

Developments where the primary function is the improvement of fish and wildlife habitat.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

OS-1.6
(Coastal)
Development within Other Types of ESHA shall protect ESHA against any significant disruption of habitat values and shall be limited to the following uses: a. Resource Dependent Uses. Public nature trails within riparian ESHA are considered a resource dependent use provided that: (1) the length of the trail within the riparian corridor shall be minimized; (2) the trail crosses the stream at right angles to the maximum extent feasible; (3) the trail is kept as far up slope from the stream as possible; (4) trail development involves a minimum of slope disturbance and vegetation clearing; and (5) the trail is the minimum width necessary. Interpretive signage may be used along permissible nature trails accessible to the public to provide information about the value and need to protect sensitive resources. b. Restoration projects where the primary purpose is restoration of the habitat. c.

Invasive plant eradication projects if they are designed to protect and enhance habitat values. d. Pipelines and utility lines installed underneath the ESHA using directional drilling techniques designed to avoid significant disruption of habitat values.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.

OS-1.7
(Coastal)
Development in areas adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas shall be sited and designed to prevent impacts which would significantly degrade such areas, and shall be compatible with the continuance of such habitat areas.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.
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The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.

OS-1.8
(Coastal)
Development adjacent to ESHA shall provide buffer areas to serve as transitional habitat and provide distance and physical barriers to human intrusion. The purpose of this buffer area is to provide for a sufficient area to protect environmentally sensitive habitats 4 – Conservation, Open Space, Energy, & Parks Element 4 - 4 July 2008 Fort Bragg Coastal General Plan from significant degradation resulting from future development. Buffers shall be of a sufficient size to ensure the biological integrity and preservation of the ESHA they are designed to protect. The width of the buffer area shall be a minimum of 100 feet, unless an applicant can demonstrate, after consultation with the California Department of Fish and Game, other relevant resource agencies, and the City, that 100 feet is not necessary to protect the resources of that particular habitat area and the adjacent upland transitional habitat function of the buffer from possible significant disruption caused by the proposed development. The buffer area shall be measured from the outside edge of the environmentally sensitive habitat areas and in no event shall be less than 30 feet in width.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.

OS-1.9
(Coastal)
Utilize the following criteria to establish buffer areas: a. Biological Significance of Adjacent Lands. Lands adjacent to a wetland, stream, or riparian habitat area vary in the degree to which they are functionally related to these habitat areas. Functional relationships may exist if species associated with such areas spend a significant portion of their life cycle on adjacent lands. The degree of significance depends upon the habitat requirements of the species in the habitat area (e.g., nesting, feeding, breeding, or resting). Where a significant functional relationship exists, the land supporting this relationship shall also be considered to be part of the ESHA, and the buffer zone shall be measured from the edge of these lands and be sufficiently wide to protect these functional relationships. Where no significant functional relationships exist, the buffer shall be measured from the edge of the ESHA that is adjacent to the proposed development. b. Sensitivity of Species to Disturbance. The width of the buffer zone shall be based, in part, on the distance necessary to ensure that the most sensitive species of plants and animals will not be disturbed significantly by the permitted development. Such a determination shall be based on the following after consultation with the Department of Fish and Game or others with similar expertise: (i) Nesting, feeding, Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.
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breeding, resting, or other habitat requirements of both resident and migratory fish and wildlife species; (ii) An assessment of the short-term and long-term adaptability of various species to human disturbance; (iii) An assessment of the impact and activity levels of the proposed development on the resource. Erosion susceptibility. The width of the buffer shall be based, in part, on an assessment of the slope, soils, impervious surface coverage, runoff characteristics, erosion potential, and vegetative cover of the parcel proposed for development and adjacent lands. A sufficient buffer to allow for the interception of any additional material eroded as a result of the proposed development shall be provided. d.

Use natural topography. Where feasible, use hills and bluffs adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas, to buffer these habitat areas. Where otherwise permitted, locate development on the sides of hills away from Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas.

Include bluff faces in the buffer area. e. Use existing man-made features. Where feasible, use man-made features such as roads and dikes to buffer environmentally sensitive habitat areas. f. Lot Configuration and Location of Existing Development. Where an existing subdivision or other development is largely built-out and the buildings are a uniform distance from a habitat area, at least that same distance shall be required as a buffer zone for any new development permitted. However, if that distance is less than one hundred (100) feet, additional mitigation measures (e.g., planting of native vegetation) shall be provided to ensure additional protection. g. Type and Scale of Development Proposed. The type and scale of the proposed development will, to a large degree, determine the size of the buffer zone necessary to protect the ESHA. Such evaluations shall be made on a case-bycase basis depending upon the resources involved, the degree to which adjacent lands are already developed, and the type of development already existing in the area. Required buffer areas shall be measured from the following points as applicable: � The outer edge of the canopy of riparian vegetation for riparian ESHA, or from the top of stream bank where no riparian vegetation exists. � The upland edge of a wetland for a wetland ESHA. � The outer edge of the plants that comprise the rare plant community for rare plant community ESHA.

OS-1.10
(Coastal)
Permitted Uses within ESHA Buffers. Development within an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer shall be limited to the following uses: a. Wetland Buffer. i. Uses allowed within the adjacent Wetland ESHA pursuant to Policy OS-1.3. ii. Nature trails and interpretive signage designed to provide information about the value and protection of the resources iii. Invasive plant eradication projects if they are designed to protect and enhance habitat values. b. Riparian Buffer. i. Uses allowed within the adjacent River and Stream ESHA pursuant to Policy OS- 1.5. ii. Uses allowed within the adjacent ESHA pursuant to Policy OS1.6. iii. Buried pipelines and utility lines. iv. Bridges. v. Drainage and flood control facilities. c.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.
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Other types of ESHA Buffer. i. Uses allowed within the adjacent ESHA pursuant to Policy OS1.6. ii. Buried pipelines and utility lines. iii. Bridges. iv. Drainage and flood control facilities.These studies are referred to the Coastal Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.

OS-1.11
(Coastal)
Land Divisions and ESHA. Prohibit new land divisions creating new parcels located entirely within an environmentally sensitive habitat area or buffer area unless the parcel to be created is restricted at the time of its creation solely for open space, public recreation, or conservation.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and is relevant,
the State Water Board and/or Army Corps of
Engineers to ensure consistency with these
policies.

Subdivisions in the Coastal Zone are required
to identify development envelopes where
development may occur consistent with the
ESHA policies of the LCP.

OS-1.12
(Coastal)
Drainage and Erosion Control Plan. Permissible development on all properties containing environmentally sensitive habitat, including but not limited to those areas identified as ESHA Habitat Areas on Map OS-1, shall prepare a drainage and erosion control plan for approval by the City. The plan shall include measures to minimize erosion during project construction, and to minimize erosive runoff from the site after the project is completed. Any changes in runoff volume, velocity, or duration that may affect sensitive plant and animal populations, habitats, or buffer areas for those populations or habitats, shall be reviewed by a qualified biologist to ensure that there will not be adverse hydrologic or, erosion, or sedimentation impacts on sensitive species or habitats. Mitigation measures shall be identified and adopted to minimize potential adverse runoff impacts. All projects resulting in new runoff to any streams in the City or to the ocean shall be designed to minimize the transport of pollutants from roads, parking lots, and other impermeable surfaces of the project.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The Public Works Department, in conjunction
with the Coastal Commission, Fish and
Wildlife and the State Water Board, review
development applications in the Coastal Zone
for consistency with this and other related
policies.
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OS-1.13
(Coastal)
Landscaping Adjacent to ESHA. All development located within or adjacent to environmentally sensitive habitat areas shall be conditioned to: a) Require all proposed plantings be obtained from local genetic stocks within Mendocino County. If documentation is provided to the review authority that demonstrates that native vegetation from local genetic stock is not available, native vegetation obtained from genetic stock outside the local area, but from within the adjacent region of the floristic province, may be used; and if local genetic stocks within the floristic province are unavailable, the Director may authorize use of a commercial native mix, provided it is clear of invasive seed. Director may also authorize use of a seed mix that is selected for rapid senescence and replacement with native stock; and b) Require an invasive plant monitoring and removal program; and c) Prohibit the planting of any plant species on the property that is (a) listed as problematic and/or invasive by the California Native Plant Society, the California Invasive Plant Council, and/or by the State of California, or (b) listed as a ‘noxious weed’ by the State of California or the U.S. Federal Government.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

CDP applicants are required to submit
landscape plans and biological reports, which
are reviewed by City staff in conjunction with
the Coastal Commission, Fish and Wildlife and
the State Water Board to ensure consistency
with this and related policies.

OS-1.14
(Coastal)
Vegetation Removal in ESHA. Prohibit vegetation removal in Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas and buffer areas except for: a) Vegetation removal authorized through coastal development permit approval to accommodate permissible development, b) Removal of trees for disease control, c) Vegetation removal for public safety purposes to abate a nuisance consistent with Coastal Act Section 30005, or d) Removal of firewood for the personal use of the property owner at his or her residence to the extent that such removal does not constitute development pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30106. Such activities shall be subject to restrictions to protect sensitive habitat values.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

OS-1.15
(Coastal)
Implement the following measures when a project involves dredging, filling or diking of open coastal waters, wetlands, estuaries, or lakes: a) Dredging and spoils disposal shall be planned and carried out to avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and to water circulation to the maximum extent feasible. Avoiding significant disruption means, in part, that the functional capacity of the wetland is maintained to the maximum extent feasible. b) Limitations may be imposed, including but not limited to, limitations on the timing of the operation, the type of operation, the quantity of dredged material removed, and the location of the spoils site. c) Dredge spoils suitable for beach replenishment shall, where feasible, be transported to appropriate beaches or into suitable longshore current Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.
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systems. d) Other mitigation measures may include opening areas to tidal action, removing dikes, improving tidal flushing, or other restoration measures.

OS-1.16
(Coastal)
Biological Report Required. a) Permit applications for development within or adjacent to Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas including areas identified in Map OS-1 or other sites identified by City staff which have the possibility of containing environmentally sensitive habitat shall include a biological report prepared by a qualified biologist which identifies the resources and provides recommended measures to ensure that the requirements of the Coastal Act and the City of Fort Bragg’s Local Coastal Program are fully met. The required content of the biological report is specified in the Coastal Land Use and Development Code. b) Submittal of Biological Reports. These biological reports shall be reviewed by the City and approving agencies. The biological reports described above shall be submitted prior to filing as complete a coastal development permit application and may also be submitted as a part of any environmental documentation required pursuant to CEQA. The selection of the professional preparing the report shall be made or approved by the City or the agency approving the permit and paid for by the applicant. Biological reports shall contain mitigating measures meeting the following minimum standards: i. They are specific, implementable, and, wherever feasible, quantifiable. ii. They result in the maximum feasible protection, habitat restoration and enhancement of sensitive environmental resources.

Habitat restoration and enhancement shall be required wherever feasible, in addition to the applicable baseline standard of either avoiding or minimizing significant habitat disruption. iii. They are incorporated into a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and iv. They include substantial information and analysis to support a finding that there is no feasible, less environmentally damaging alternative.

Ongoing. The City will continue to use this
policy when reviewing CDP applications. No
development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The City requires biological studies in
conjunction with almost all CDP applications.

These studies are referred to the Coastal
Commission, Fish and Wildlife, and sometimes
the State Water Board to ensure consistency
with these policies.

Goal OS-2 (Coastal) Preserve and enhance the City’s other natural resources.

Goal-OS-2 (Inland) Encourage Native Plants and Discourage Non-native Plants and trees OS-2.1
(Coastal)
Riparian Habitat: Prevent development from destroying riparian habitat to the maximum feasible extent. Preserve, enhance, and restore existing riparian habitat in new development unless the preservation will prevent the establishment of all permitted uses on the property.

Ongoing. The City will continue to implement
this policy when reviewing CDP applications.

No development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

The Public Works Department, in conjunction
with the Coastal Commission, Fish and
Wildlife and the State Water Board, review
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development applications in the Coastal Zone
for consistency with this and other related
policies.

OS-2.1
(Inland)
Native Landscaping: All development shall be conditioned to require that 50% of all plantings are native plants and shall prohibit the planting of any plant species that is (a) listed as problematic and/or invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council, and/or by the State of California, or (b) listed as a ‘noxious weed’ by the State of California or the U.S.

Federal Government.

Ongoing. The City will continue to implement
this policy when reviewing CDP applications.

No development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

OS-2.2
(Coastal) Policy OS-2.2: Protect Aquifers: Protect groundwater aquifers.

Ongoing. The City will continue to implement
this policy when reviewing CDP applications.

No development in the Coastal Zone may be
approved without conformance with this
policy.

OS-2.2
(Inland)
Prohibit Invasive Species: Condition development projects requiring discretionary approval to prohibit the planting of any species of broom, pampas grass, gorse, or other species of invasive non-native plants deemed undesirable by the City.

The City requires a landscape plan with most
projects that require discretionary approval in
order to ensure compliance with this and
related policies.

OS-2.3
(Inland)
Preserve Native Vegetation and Trees: To the maximum extent feasible and balanced with permitted use, require that site planning, construction, and maintenance of development preserve existing healthy trees and native vegetation on the site.

All new development is required to preserve
or conditioned to provide mitigation for
removal of native vegetation or trees.

OS-2.4
(Inland)
Forested Areas: Maintain existing forested areas and reforest parks and streetscapes with new trees as needed. Projects proposed in forested areas are required to meet the The City continues to preserve and protect
forested areas and trees. Discretionary
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requirements of the Special Review Areas. applications that involve the removal of major vegetation are referred to Fish and Wildlife
for additional review.

Goal OS-3 Protect and preserve soil as a natural resource.

OS-3.1 Soil Erosion: Minimize soil erosion to prevent loss of productive soils, prevent flooding and landslides, and maintain infiltration capacity and soil structure.

All building permits involving soil disturbance
of 120 SF or greater are required to provide
additional documentation to ensure
provisions are in place to stabilize soil.

Goal OS-4 Protect and preserve Cultural Resources.

OS-4.1
Preserve Archaeological Resources: New development shall be located and/or designed to avoid archaeological and paleontological resources where feasible, and where new development would adversely affect archaeological or paleontological resources, reasonable mitigation measures shall be required.

The City actively consults with Sherwood
Valley Band of Pomo to ensure that this policy
is followed for all private and public projects.

OS-4.2
(Coastal)
Archaeological Resources Report Required. A) Development located within areas of known or potential archaeological or paleontological resources included in (i) – (iv) shall be required to submit a report consistent with the requirements of section B below prior to approval of a building, grading, or coastal development permit for the development. i.

Former Georgia Pacific timber mill. The entire property which comprises the former Georgia-Pacific timber mill site; ii. Noyo Bay. The area located along the south side of Noyo Bay (e.g., Todd Point); iii. Noyo River. All of the areas located adjacent to the north side of the Noyo River; iv. North Fort Bragg Coast. All of the areas located west of Highway 1 and north of Pudding Creek; v. Special Review Areas. All Special Review Areas identified on Map OS-2 in the Coastal General Plan; and vi. Other areas identified by the Director. Other areas identified by the environmental review process (Chapter 18.72), or brought to the attention of the City through special studies performed after the enactment of this Section, as having the potential for containing archaeological or paleontological resources. B) Report required.

A project specific report shall be prepared by a qualified archaeologist and shall be submitted prior to filing as complete a coastal development permit application. The permit review authority may waive the requirement for a project specific report if the Director determines that an existing report satisfies the requirements of this section. The report shall be prepared consistent with the requirements of Section 18.50.030 of the Coastal Land Use The City requires archaeological reports for
development projects in the areas described
by this policy. In addition, all project involving
ground disturbing activities are referred
Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo for review and
coordination of tribal monitoring, if
requested.
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& Development Code.

OS-4.3
(Coastal)
Halt all work if archaeological resources are uncovered during construction. Require an evaluation by a qualified archaeologist before recommencing construction.

The ILUDC and CLUDC includes policies
requiring compliance with this General Plan
policy. Discretionary permits require
adherence to this policy as a standard
condition of approval.

OS-4.4
(Coastal) Locate and/or design new development to avoid archaeological resources where feasible.

The City requires archaeological reports for
development projects in sensitive areas (as
mapped and recommended by the Sherwood
Valley Band of Pomo) in order to review
projects for potential environmental impacts
related to cultural and/or archaeological
resources. These reports are referred to the
Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo for review and
coordination.

OS-4.5
(Coastal)
Mitigation shall be designed in compliance with the guidelines of the State Office of Historic Preservation and the State Native American Heritage Commission.

Goal OS-5 (Coastal) Preserve areas with biotic resources.

Goal OS-5 (Inland) Protect, enhance, restore riparian areas and wetlands OS-5.1
(Coastal) Native Species: Preserve native plant and animal species and their habitat.

The City continues to require biological
reports and other specialized studies when
reviewing projects designated as Special
Review areas. The City has mapped open
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space areas where development is prohibited
to help preserve natural habitats.

OS-5.1
(Inland)
Streams and Creeks: To the maximum extent feasible, preserve, protect, and restore streams and creeks to their natural state.

The City has explored the feasibility of
daylighting Alder and Maple stormwater
culverts.

OS-5.2
(Coastal)
To the maximum extent feasible and balanced with permitted use, require that site planning, construction, and maintenance of development preserve existing healthy trees and native vegetation on the site.

The City continues to require biological
reports and other specialized studies when
reviewing projects designated as Special
Review areas. The City has mapped open
space areas where development is prohibited
to help preserve natural habitats.

Discretionary permits are reviewed for
consistency with this policy.

OS-5.2
(Inland)
Riparian Habitat: Prevent development from destroying riparian habitat to the maximum feasible extent. Preserve, enhance, and restore existing riparian habitat in new development unless the preservation will prevent the establishment of all permitted uses on the property.

The City continues to protect riparian habitat.

No riparian habitat was impacted in 2021.

OS-5.3
(Coastal)
Require site planning and construction to maintain adequate open space to permit effective wildlife corridors for animal movement between open spaces.

The City’s draft LCP amendment includes a
buffer along the coastline to provide
numerous benefits, including wildlife
corridors.

City actively refers relevant projects to Water
Quality Board and Army Corps of Engineers
for Section 401/404 permitting
OS-5.3
(Inland)
No Net Loss of Wetlands: Ensure no net loss of wetlands, as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

City actively refers relevant projects to Water
Quality Board and Army Corps of Engineers
for Section 401/404 permitting
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OS-5.4
(Coastal)
Condition development projects, requiring discretionary approval to prohibit the planting of any species of broom, pampas grass, gorse, or other species of invasive non-native plants deemed undesirable by the City.

The City requires a landscape plan with
discretionary applications, and reviews these
projects for consistency with this and other
related policies. The CLUDC prohibits the
planting of invasive species, and many
projects are required to remove invasive
plants where they exist.

The City also periodically relies on code
enforcement efforts to help eradicate invasive
species around the City.

OS-5.4
(Inland) Protect Aquifers: Protect groundwater aquifers.

New development projects are reviewed for
potential impacts to groundwater resources.

Code enforcement actions taken to protect
aquifers.

Goal-6 (Coastal) Reduce dependence on non-renewable energy and materials.

Goal -6 (Inland) Improve water quality.

OS-6.1
(Coastal)
Energy Conservation Measures in Buildings: Continue to require structures to comply with State energy conservation standards and encourage owners of existing dwellings to retrofit with energy-saving features.

The City implements the California Building
Code and its progressive measures related to
energy conservation.

OS-6.1
(Inland) Pollution in Runoff: Ensure protection of water resources from pollution and sedimentation.

Applicants undergoing projects with ground
disturbing activities complete stormwater
checklist and implement best management
practices to reduce pollution runoff. Larger
projects (>1 acre) are subject to National
Pollution Discharge Elimination Permits
(NPDES) and must prepare Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plans for construction
and industrial activities with propensity to
create pollution.

OS-6.2
(Coastal)
Development Review Process: Make energy conservation an important criterion in the development review process.

The City implements the California Building
Code and its progressive measures related to
energy conservation. In 2021 City Council
approved Ordinance No. 968-2021 to
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streamline the permitting process for Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations in compliance with
Assembly Bill 1236.

OS-6.2
(Inland)
Minimize Introduction of Pollutants: Development shall be designed and managed to minimize the introduction of pollutants into estuaries, wetlands, rivers and streams to the extent feasible.

The City implements its MS4 stormwater
permit which includes regulations to ensure
all private and public sector development
projects minimize pollutants.

OS-6.3
(Coastal)
Alternative Energy: Encourage the development and use of alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar, and waves to meet Fort Bragg's energy needs.

The City implements the California Building
Code and its progressive measures related to
energy conservation, including newly enacted
requirements related to solar-readiness for
new homes. The City continues to explore the
local feasibility of wave energy for City energy
needs.

OS-6.3
(Inland)
Minimize Increases in Stormwater Runoff: Development shall be designed and managed to minimize post-project increases in stormwater runoff volume and peak runoff rate, to the extent feasible.

The City continues to review and require that
all new development is in compliance with the
MS4. This includes incorporation of Low
Impact Design (LID) features into all new
construction as well as tiers out greater
requirements for those projects that construct
or re-construct projects over 2,500 square
feet of impervious area.

OS-6.4
(Inland)
Maintain and Restore Biological Productivity and Water Quality: Development shall maintain and, where feasible, restore the biological productivity and the quality of streams and wetlands to maintain optimum populations of aquatic organisms and for the protection of human health.

The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to restore biological
productivity and water quality.

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(Inland) protection and restoration of water quality. Water quality degradation can result from a variety of factors, including but not limited to the introduction of pollutants, increases in runoff volume and rate, generation of non-stormwater runoff, and alteration of physical, chemical, or biological features of the landscape.
regarding protection and restoration of water
quality. 2021 activities included maintaining
on-line resources on the City’s website, held
discussions at Public Works and Facilities
Committee regarding initiatives to improve
trash collection in the downtown, and the City
continues to host Adopt-A-Streets and AdoptA-Park Programs.

Goal OS-7 Improve air quality.

OS-7.1
Participate in Regional Planning to Improve Air Quality: Continue to cooperate with the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) in implementing the Regional Clean Air Plan.

New development that triggers CEQA is
required to submit a CalEEMod analysis
(required by MCAQMD) to determine
potential Air Quality impacts.

All demolitions are referred to Mendocino
County Environmental review for review.

OS-7.2 Air Quality Standards: Seek to comply with State and Federal standards for air quality.

Discretionary projects subject to CEQA review
must meet air quality requirements in order
for impacts to be less than significant,
including compliance with State and Federal
standards.

All demolitions are referred to Mendocino
County Environmental review for review.

Goal OS-8 (Coastal) Reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in the City.

Goal OS-8 (Inland) Conserve and enhance a variety of open space features including creeks, wildlife habitats, scenic view corridors, and other amenities.

OS-8.1
(Coastal)
Recycling and Reuse of Solid Waste: Comply with State requirements to reduce the volume of solid waste through recycling and reduction of solid waste.

The City requires building permits with
demolition components and with substantial
construction components submit a
construction and demolition waste deposit.

Applicants can retrieve their deposit after
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showing a reduced amount of waste going to
the landfill.

OS-8.1
(Inland)
Open Space: Plan for and condition new development to implement the City’s priorities for open space.

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes zoning for Open
Space/Parks. This “green-belt” serves multiple
functions, including a wildlife habitat, wildlife
corridor, and possibility of daylighting
Maple/Alder Creeks.

OS-8.2
(Inland)
Protect and Restore Open Space: During the development review process, protect and restore open space areas such as wildlife habitats, view corridors, and watercourses as open and natural.

OS-8.3
(Inland)
Trails in Open Space: Wherever feasible, plan and construct trails through the greenbelts and open space that connect to the City’s trail system with those of State Parks and MCRPD.

The City completed the middle section of the
Coastal Trail in 2018, providing connection to
multi-use trail system from Pomo Bluffs to
MacKerricher State Park.

Goal OS-9 (Coastal) Improve water quality.

Goal OS-9 (Inland) Provide an attractive system of parks and recreation facilities throughout the City to meet the needs of all age groups and capabilities.

OS-9.1
(Coastal)
Parkland Standard: Use the standard of three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents for the acquisition of additional parkland pursuant to the provisions of the Quimby Act (Government Code Section 66477).

Fort Bragg has considerably more than three
acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Noyo
Headlands Park alone is over 105 acres,
accounting for 15 acres for every 1,000
residents. This does not include the other
parks in the City.

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes zoning for Open
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Space/Parks. The intention is to serve multiple
functions, including additional parklands.

OS-9.1
(Inland)
Parkland Standard: Use the standard of three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents for the acquisition of additional parkland pursuant to the provisions of the Quimby Act (Government Code Section 66477).

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site identified zoning for Open
Space/Parks. The intention is to serve multiple
functions, including additional parklands.

OS-9.2
(Coastal)
Minimize Increases in Stormwater Runoff. Development shall be designed and managed to minimize post-project increases in stormwater runoff volume and peak runoff rate, to the extent feasible, to avoid adverse impacts to coastal waters.

Development is subject to the City’s MS4
requirements, and development applications
are reviewed for compliance.
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OS-9.2
(Inland)
Neighborhood Parks: Acquire and develop new neighborhood parks, in concert with other local recreation agencies, to meet the needs of the existing population and consistent with growth of the City's population.

In 2019 the City applied for and was not
awarded grant funds for Bainbridge Park
improvements. The City received a Per Capita
allotment of $178,000 to improve Bainbridge
Park. The City has leveraged these funds to
restore the playground and construct two
half-court artificial turf soccer fields. In
addition, the comprehensive planning process
to facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes Open Space/Parks zoning.

The intention is to serve multiple functions,
including additional parklands and athletic
fields.

OS-9.3
(Coastal)
Maintain Biological Productivity and Quality of Coastal Waters. Development shall be designed and managed to maintain, and restore where feasible, the biological productivity and quality of coastal waters, consistent with sections 30230, 30231, and other relevant sections of the California Coastal Act. The Coastal Act sections set forth below are incorporated herein as policies of the Land Use Plan:

Development in the Coastal Zone is subject to
Coastal Development Permitting. Compliance
with this policy would be required for the
approval of any permit.

OS-9.3
(Inland)
Recreational Facilities: Provide recreational facilities to meet the needs of all Fort Bragg citizens, especially children and teenagers.

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes zoning for Open
Space/Parks. The intention is to serve multiple
functions, including additional parklands and
athletic fields. The City worked with a
potential applicant to determine if it was
feasible to develop a bike pump track at the
Coastal Trail. The project would have been
owned by the City and leased to the applicant.

The City provides ongoing support to
Mendocino Park and Recreation Department
for operation of CV Starr Center and
amenities, as well as use of City Hall gym for
activities such as Skate Night and drop-in
Volleyball and Basketball. The City began
investigating sources of funds to upgrade the
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existing City Hall gym and renovate the former
City pool building to provide spaces for more
indoor active recreation.

OS-9.4
(Coastal)
Maintain, Enhance, and Restore Marine Resources. Marine resources shall be maintained, enhanced, and, where feasible, restored. Special protection shall be given to areas and species of special biological or economic significance. Uses of the marine environment shall be carried out in a manner that will sustain the biological productivity of coastal waters and that will maintain healthy populations of all species of marine organisms adequate for longterm commercial, recreational, scientific, and educational purposes.

Development is subject to Coastal
Development Permitting and therefore
compliance with this policy.

Additionally, the City has helped fund the
Noyo Center for Marine Science over the past
several years. The Center includes education
on the maintenance, enhancement and
restoration of marine resources to locals and
tourists to the region
OS-9.4
(Inland) Playground Facilities: Add or upgrade playground facilities at existing neighborhood parks.

In 2021, the City submitted an application for
funding to upgrade Wiggly Giggly Playground
with new equipment and ADA accessible
surfacing at Bainbridge Park. Internal funds
have been identified to complete essential
improvements necessary for maintenance and
safety.

OS-9.5
(Coastal)
Maintain and Restore Biological Productivity and Water Quality. The biological productivity and the quality of coastal waters, streams, wetlands, estuaries, and lakes appropriate to maintain optimum populations of marine organisms and for the protection of human health shall be maintained and, where feasible, restored through, among other means, minimizing adverse effects of waste water discharges and entrainment, controlling runoff, preventing depletion of ground water supplies and substantial interference with surface water flow, encouraging waste water reclamation, maintaining natural vegetation buffer areas that protect riparian habitats, and minimizing alteration of natural streams.

Development is subject to Coastal
Development Permitting and therefore
compliance with this policy.

Development is also subject to the City’s MS4,
and all development proposals are reviewed
for compliance with established storm water
runoff standards. Additionally, the City
contributes funding to the Noyo Center for
Marine Science. The Center includes
education on the maintenance, enhancement
and restoration of marine resources to locals
and tourists to the region.
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OS-9.5
(Inland) Ballfields: Develop additional baseball, softball, and other ballfields.

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes Open Space/Parks zoning.

The intention is to serve multiple functions,
including additional parklands and athletic
fields. The City applied for funding to create a
new half-court soccer field at Bainbridge Park.

Partial funding was received and the City is
actively pursuing additional funds to complete
the project.

OS-9.6
(Inland)
Prioritize Park Acquisitions: Use the following criteria to prioritize acquisition of parkland and open space: a) distribution of neighborhood parks/playground facilities and ballfields on a neighborhood basis; b) scenic beauty; c) relationship to the existing and proposed trail systems and parks; d) natural resource protection; and e) appropriateness (physical characteristics) of the site to meet specific recreational needs.

The comprehensive planning process to
facilitate development and reuse of former
Mill Site includes Open Space/Parks zoning.

The intention is to serve multiple functions,
including additional parklands and athletic
fields. Since the General Plan was adopted,
the City has acquired over 90 acres of
parkland. Based on the size and capacity of
the City, this goal has been met.

OS-9.7
(Inland)
Financing Parks: Consider methods of increasing revenues for the acquisition and development of parkland and open space areas and supporting recreational facilities.

The City continues to seek grant funding to
support open space and recreation facilities.

Goal OS-10 (Coastal) Improve water quality through the Selection and Design of Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Goal OS-10 (Inland) Develop park and recreation facilities with the coordination of other agencies and the public.

OS-10.1
(Coastal)
Construction-phase Stormwater Runoff Plan. All development that requires a grading permit shall submit a construction-phase erosion, sedimentation, and polluted runoff control plan.

This plan shall evaluate potential construction-phase impacts to water quality and coastal waters, and shall specify temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be implemented to minimize erosion and sedimentation during construction, and prevent contamination of runoff by construction chemicals and materials.

ALL projects (>1 acre) are subject to THE
Construction General Permit (CGP) under the
NPDES and must prepare Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plans for construction
and post construction phases of the project to
ensure best practices are used to reduce
impacts to water quality at each phase of a
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project. Smaller projects must comply with
BMPs appropriate for their sites and these are
inspected and enforced by staff.

OS-10.1
(Inland)
Coordinate with Other Agencies: Coordinate with other governmental entities to procure and develop additional park and recreational facilities.

The City provides ongoing support to
Mendocino Park and Recreation Department
for operation of CV Starr Center and
amenities, as well as use of City Hall gym for
activities such as Skate Night and drop-in
Volleyball and Basketball. The City has
identified a project to develop additional
recreation facilities by renovating the former
City Hall Gym and Pool buildings to create a
multi-sport recreation room that will still
accommodate the above activities but can
also be used to support other indoor active
recreation.

OS-10.2
(Coastal)
Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Plan. All development that has the potential to adversely affect water quality shall submit a post-construction polluted runoff control plan (“Runoff Mitigation Plan”). This plan shall specify long-term Site Design, Source Control, and, if necessary, Treatment Control BMPs that will be implemented to minimize stormwater pollution and erosive runoff after construction, and shall include the monitoring and maintenance plans for these BMPs
Applicants undergoing projects with
ground disturbing activities complete
stormwater checklist and implement best
management practices to reduce pollution
runoff.

OS-10.2
(Inland)
MacKerricher State Park: Continue to coordinate with State Department of Parks and Recreation regarding development adjacent to MacKerricher State Park.

The City continues to coordinate with State
Department of Parks and Recreation
regarding development adjacent to
MacKerrricher State Park.

OS-10.3
(Coastal)
Policy OS-10.3: Emphasize Site Design and Source Control BMPs. Long-term postconstruction Best Management Practices (BMPs) that protect water quality and control runoff flow shall be incorporated in the project design of development that has the potential to adversely impact water quality in the following order of emphasis: A) Site Design BMPs: Any project design feature that reduces the creation or severity of potential pollutant sources, or reduces the alteration of the project site’s natural flow regime.

Examples include minimizing impervious surfaces, and minimizing grading. B) Source Control BMPs: Any schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, The City implements its MS4 stormwater
permit which includes regulations to
ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants.
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managerial practices, or operational practices that aim to prevent stormwater pollution by reducing the potential for contamination at the source of pollution. Examples include covering outdoor storage areas, use of efficient irrigation, and minimizing the use of landscaping chemicals. C) Treatment Control BMPs: Any engineered system designed to remove pollutants by simple gravity settling of particulate pollutants, filtration, biological uptake, media adsorption, or any other physical, biological, or chemical process. Examples include vegetated swales, and storm drain inserts. Site Design BMPs may reduce a development’s need for Source and/or Treatment Control BMPs, and Source Control BMPs may reduce the need for Treatment Control BMPs. Therefore, all development that has the potential to adversely affect water quality shall incorporate effective post-construction Site Design and Source Control BMPs, where applicable and feasible, to minimize adverse impacts to water quality and coastal waters resulting from the development. Site Design and Source Control BMPs may include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the City’s Storm Water Management program.

OS-10.3
(Inland)
City/School/Recreation District Cooperation: Continue to encourage City/School/Recreation District cooperation in developing and maintaining park and recreation facilities.

A portion of the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax
is earmarked for the improvement of City and
school district playing fields. There is a
committee established for the management of
these funds, in which the City has partnered
with the school district.

The City included the Fort Bragg Unified
School District as a stakeholder for Bainbridge
Park improvements.

OS-10.4
(Coastal)
Incorporate Treatment Control BMPs if Necessary. If the combination of Site Design and Source Control BMPs is not sufficient to protect water quality and coastal waters consistent with Policy OS-9.3, as determined by the review authority, development shall also incorporate post-construction Treatment Control BMPs. Projects of Special Water Quality Concern (see Policy OS-12.1) are presumed to require Treatment Control BMPs to meet the requirements of OS-9.3. Treatment Control BMPs may include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the City’s Storm Water Management program, including biofilters (e.g., vegetated swales or grass filter strips), bioretention, infiltration trenches or basins, retention ponds or constructed wetlands, detention basins, filtration systems, storm drain inserts, wet vaults, or hydrodynamic separator systems.

The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to restore
biological productivity and water quality, as
well as implement MS4 stormwater
permit which includes regulations to
ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants.

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(Inland) planning for existing and future park sites. participation process to revise the Bainbridge Park Master Plan, including facility selection,
design and location. As part of the City’s
application process for the State Parks grants,
we held more than five separate hybrid public
engagement sessions in 2021 specific to park
development.

OS-10.5
(Coastal)
Guidance on BMP Selection and Design. Where BMPs, are required, BMPs shall be selected that have been shown to be effective in reducing the pollutants typically generated by the proposed land use. The strategy for selection of appropriate BMPS to protect 4 – Conservation, Open Space, Energy, & Parks Element 4 - 14 July 2008 Fort Bragg Coastal General Plan water quality and coastal waters shall be guided by Chapter 18.64.070, Tables 1-3, of the Land Use & Development Code, or equivalent tables which list pollutants of concern for each type of development or land use.

The design of BMPs shall be guided by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater BMP Handbooks dated January 2003 (or the current edition), or an equivalent BMP manual that describes the type, location, size, implementation, and maintenance of BMPs suitable to address the pollutants generated by the development.

Caltrans' 2007 "Storm Water Quality Handbook: Project Planning and Design Guide” (or the current edition) may also be used to guide design of construction-phase BMPs.

OS-10.6
(Coastal)
Water Quality Checklist. A water quality checklist shall be developed and used in the permit review process to evaluate a proposed development’s potential impacts to water quality and coastal waters, and proposed mitigation measures.

Applicants undergoing projects with
ground disturbing activities complete
stormwater checklist and implement best
management practices to reduce pollution
runoff.

Goal OS-11 (Coastal) Improve water quality through site design and source control BMPs Goal OS-11 (Inland) Provide a comprehensive trail system OS-11.1
(Coastal)
Use Integrated Management Practices in Site Design. The city shall require, where appropriate and feasible, the use of small-scale integrated management practices (e.g., Low Impact Development techniques) designed to maintain the site’s natural hydrology by minimizing impervious surfaces and infiltrating stormwater close to its source (e.g., vegetated swales, permeable pavements, and infiltration of rooftop runoff).

The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to integrate BMPs into
site design, as well as implement MS4
stormwater permit which includes regulations
to ensure all private and public sector
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development projects minimize
pollutants.

OS-11.1
(Inland) Multiple Use Trail System: Develop a multiple use trail system.

The City completed the middle section of the
Coastal Trail in 2018, providing connection to
a multi-use trail system from Pomo Bluffs to
MacKerricher State Park.

OS-11.2
(Coastal)
Preserve Functions of Natural Drainage Systems. Development shall be sited and designed to preserve the infiltration, purification, detention, and retention functions of natural drainage systems that exist on the site, where appropriate and feasible. Drainage shall be conveyed from the developed area of the site in a non-erosive manner.

The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to preserve natural
drainage systems, as well as implement MS4
stormwater permit which includes regulations
to ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants.

OS-11.2
(Inland)
Establish an integrated trail system serving inland hiking and trail needs utilizing existing rights-of-way, City streets, and river front property.

On-going effort.

OS-11.3
(Coastal)
Minimize Impervious Surfaces. Development shall minimize the creation of impervious surfaces (including pavement, sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking areas, streets, and rooftops), especially directly connected impervious areas, where feasible. Redevelopment shall reduce the impervious surface site coverage, where feasible. Directly connected impervious areas include areas covered by a building, impermeable pavement, and/or other impervious surfaces, which drain directly into the storm drain system without first flowing across permeable land areas (e.g., lawns).

The City continues review proposed
development to minimize impervious
surfaces, as well as implement MS4
stormwater permit which includes regulations
to ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants.

OS-11.3
(Inland)
Review development applications and require a trail easement dedication, where an appropriate nexus is established.

Proposed Avalon Hotel includes public access
dedication from HWY 1 to the Haul Road. As
of the end of 2021, this project has not yet
received land use entitlement. Proposed
Avalon Hotel includes public access dedication
from HWY 1 to the Haul Road.

OS-11.4
(Coastal)
Infiltrate Stormwater Runoff. Development shall maximize on-site infiltration of stormwater runoff, where appropriate and feasible, to preserve natural hydrologic conditions, recharge groundwater, attenuate runoff flow, and minimize transport of pollutants. Alternative management practices shall be substituted where the review authority has determined that The City continues review proposed
development to minimize impervious surfaces
and maximize infiltration, as well as
implement MS4 stormwater permit which
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infiltration BMPs may result in adverse impacts, including but not limited to where saturated soils may lead to geologic instability, where infiltration may contribute to flooding, or where regulations to protect groundwater may be violated.
includes regulations to ensure all private and
public sector development projects minimize
pollutants.

OS-11.4
(Inland)
Require new development to provide direct pedestrian connections, such as sidewalks, trails, and other rights-of-way to the existing and planned network of parks and trails wherever feasible.

On-going.

OS-11.5
(Coastal)
Divert Stormwater Runoff into Permeable Areas. Development that creates new impervious surfaces shall divert stormwater runoff flowing from these surfaces into permeable areas, where appropriate and feasible, to enhance on-site stormwater infiltration capacity.

The City continues review proposed
development to minimize impervious surfaces
and maximize infiltration, as well as
implement MS4 stormwater permit which
includes regulations to ensure all private and
public sector development projects minimize
pollutants.

OS-11.5
(Inland)
Review development applications to ensure that new development does not block proposed trail easements shown on Map OS-1. On-going.

OS-11.6
(Coastal)
Use Permeable Pavement Materials. To enhance stormwater infiltration capacity, development shall use permeable pavement materials and techniques (e.g., paving blocks, porous asphalt, permeable concrete, and reinforced grass or gravel), where appropriate and feasible. Permeable pavements shall be designed so that stormwater infiltrates into the underlying soil, to enhance groundwater recharge and provide filtration of pollutants. All permeable pavement that is not effective in infiltrating as designed will be replaced with effective stormwater detention and infiltration methods.

OS-11.6
(Inland)
Consider the access needs of a variety of users, including schoolage children, the elderly, and those with handicaps or disabilities when developing trails and recreation facilities. On-going.

OS-11.7
(Coastal)
Avoid Steep Slopes with Highly Erodible Soil. Where feasible, development shall be sited and designed to avoid areas on steep slopes (i.e., 12% or greater) with highly erodible soil.

Developments on these hillside areas are considered Developments of Special Water Quality Concern, and are subject to additional requirements (see Policies OS-12.1 and OS-12.2).

In 2021, no project were proposed on steep
slopes.

OS-11.7
(Inland) Pursue development of a trail through east Fort Bragg. This is currently not being actively pursued.

OS-11.8 Landscape with Native Plant Species. The City shall encourage development to use drought- The City conditions all development near 57 | Appendix A
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(Coastal) resistant native plant species for landscaping, to reduce the need for irrigation and landscaping chemicals (e.g., pesticides and fertilizers).

ESHA to only utilize native plants and to
remove invasive plants. All other
development is encouraged to use drought
tolerant landscaping.

OS-11.8
(Inland Consider completing a feasibility study for the development of a pedestrian bridge over Pudding Creek.

Implemented. In addition to Pudding Creek
Trestle, Caltrans is planning pedestrian
upgrade to the Hwy 1 bridge.

OS-11.9
(Coastal)
Provide Storm Drain Inlet Markers. Markers or stenciling shall be required for all storm drain inlets constructed or modified by development, to discourage dumping and other illicit discharges into the storm drain system.

In 2019, the City replaced many aging storm
drain inlet markers and continues to replace,
as needed.

OS-11.10
(Coastal)
Continue Operation and Maintenance of Post-Construction BMPs. Permitees shall be required to continue the operation, inspection, and maintenance of all post-construction BMPs as necessary to ensure their effective operation for the life of the development.

The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to implement MS4
stormwater permit which includes regulations
to ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants during and post construction.

Goal OS-12 (Coastal) Improve water quality through additional requirements for Developments of Special Water Concern OS-12.1
Developments of Special Water Quality Concern. The categories of development listed below have the potential for greater adverse coastal water quality impacts, due to the development size, type of land use, impervious site coverage, or proximity to coastal waters.

A development in one or more of the following categories shall be considered a “Development of Special Water Quality Concern,” and shall be subject to additional requirements set forth in Policy OS-12.2 below to protect coastal water quality.

Developments of Special Water Quality Concern include the following: a) Housing developments of ten or more dwelling units. b) Hillside developments on slopes greater than 12 percent, located in areas with highly erodible soil. c) Developments that result in the creation, addition, or replacement of 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface area. d) Parking lots with 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface area, potentially exposed to stormwater runoff. e) Heavy industrial developments. f) Vehicle service facilities (including retail gasoline outlets, service stations, commercial car washes, and vehicle repair facilities). g) Commercial or industrial outdoor storage areas of 5,000 square feet or more, or as determined by the review authority based on the use of the storage area, where used No project in 2020 was proposed in areas
identified as Special Water Concern.

Implementation ongoing.
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for storage of materials that may contribute pollutants to the storm drain system or waterbodies. h) All developments within 125 feet of the ocean or a coastal waterbody (including estuaries, wetlands, rivers, streams, and lakes), or that discharge directly to the ocean or a waterbody, if such development results in the creation, addition, or replacement of 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface area. a. “Discharge directly to” the ocean or a waterbody means outflow from a drainage conveyance system that is composed entirely of flows from the subject development or redevelopment site, and not commingled with flows from adjacent lands. i) Any other development determined by the review authority to be a Development of Special Water Quality Concern.

OS-12.2
Additional Requirements for Developments of Special Water Quality Concern. All Developments of Special Water Quality Concern (as identified in Policy OS-12.1, above) shall be subject to the following four additional requirements to protect coastal water quality: 1) Water Quality Management Plan. The applicant for a Development of Special Water Quality Concern shall be required to submit for approval a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), prepared by a qualified licensed professional, which supplements the Runoff Mitigation Plan required for all development. The WQMP shall include hydrologic calculations per City standards that estimate increases in pollutant loads and runoff flows resulting from the proposed development, and specify the BMPs that will be implemented to minimize post-construction water quality impacts. 2) Selection of Structural Treatment Control BMPs. As set forth in Policy OS-10.4, if the review authority determines that the combination of Site Design and Source Control BMPs is not sufficient to protect water quality and coastal waters as required by Policy OS-9.3, structural Treatment Control BMPs shall also be required. The WQMP for a Development of Special Water Quality Concern shall describe the selection of Treatment Controls BMPs, and applicants shall first consider the BMP, or combination of BMPs, that is most effective at removing the pollutant(s) of concern, or provide a justification if that BMP is determined to be infeasible. 3) 85th Percentile Design Standard for Treatment Control BMPs. For post-construction treatment of runoff in Developments of Special Water Quality Concern, Treatment Control BMPs (or suites of BMPs) shall be sized and designed to treat, infiltrate, or filter the amount of stormwater runoff produced by all storms up to and including the 85th percentile, 24-hour storm event for volume-based BMPs, and/or the 85th percentile, 1- hour storm event (with an appropriate safety factor of 2 or greater) for flow-based BMPs. 4) Goal for Runoff Reduction. In Developments of Special Water Quality Concern, the post-development peak stormwater runoff discharge rate shall not exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments where an increased discharge rate will result in increased potential for downstream erosion or other adverse habitat impacts.

No project in 2020 was proposed in areas
identified as Special Water Concern.

Implementation ongoing.
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Goal OS-13 (Coastal) Improve water quality through Municipal activities to protect water quality.

OS-13.1
Municipal Activities to Protect and Restore Water Quality. The City shall promote both the protection and restoration of water quality and coastal waters. Water quality degradation can result from a variety of factors, including but not limited to the introduction of pollutants, increases in runoff volume and rate, generation of non-stormwater runoff, and alteration of physical, chemical, or biological features of the landscape.

No project in 2020 was proposed in areas
identified as Special Water Concern.

Implementation ongoing.

Goal OS-14 Improve water quality through construction-phase pollution control.

OS-14.1
Minimize Polluted Runoff and Pollution from Construction. All development shall minimize erosion, sedimentation, and the discharge of other polluted runoff (e.g., chemicals, vehicle fluids, concrete truck wash-out, and litter) from construction activities, to the extent feasible.

OS-14.2
Minimize Land Disturbance During Construction. Land disturbance activities during construction (e.g., clearing, grading, and cut-and-fill) shall be minimized, to the extent feasible, to avoid increased erosion and sedimentation. Soil compaction due to construction activities shall be minimized, to the extent feasible, to retain the natural stormwater infiltration capacity of the soil.

OS-14.3
Minimize Disturbance of Natural Vegetation. Construction shall minimize the disturbance of natural vegetation (including significant trees, native vegetation, and root structures), which are important for preventing erosion and sedimentation.

OS-14.4 Stabilize Soil Promptly. Development shall implement soil stabilization BMPs (including, but not limited to, re-vegetation) on graded or disturbed areas as soon as feasible.

OS-14.5 Grading During Rainy Season. Grading is prohibited during the rainy season (from November 1 to March 30), except in response to emergencies, unless the review authority determines The City continues to work with property
owners and developers to implement MS4
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that soil conditions at the project site are suitable, and adequate erosion and sedimentation control measures will be in place during all grading operations. stormwater permit which includes regulations
to ensure all private and public sector
development projects minimize
pollutants during grading activities.

Circulation Element
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal C-1 (Coastal) Coordinate land use and transportation planning Goal C-1 (Inland) Complete Street Planning
C-1.1
(Coastal)
Level of Service Standards:

Signalized and All-Way-Stop Intersections Along Highway One: LOS D Side Street Stop Sign Controlled Intersections Along Highway One (Side Street Approach):

LOS D, or LOS F if there are less than 15 vehicles/hour left turns plus through movements from the side street and the volumes do not exceed Caltrans rural peak hour signal warrant criteria levels.

Signalized and All-Way Stop Intersections not Along Highway One: LOS D, or LOS F if there are less than 15 vehicles/hour left turns plus through movements from the side street and the volumes do not exceed Caltrans rural peak hour signal warrant criteria levels.

Continue implementation of current
standards.
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• LOS D for Main Street south of the northbound merge lane and north of Manzanita Street and other City-designated arterials and collectors. • LOS C on all City-designated local streets.
• The maximum allowable LOS standards for Main Street apply to the p.m. peak hour weekdays during the summer and to the p.m. peak hour on weekdays and weekends during the remainder of the year. They do not apply to p.m. peak hours on weekends and holidays during the summer. During the p.m. peak hours on summer weekends and holidays, Main Street can operate at LOS F.

C-1.1
(Inland)
Balance the need of all users. The City shall balance the need to increase motor vehicle capacity with the need for complete streets that provide facilities for bicycle and pedestrian circulation and commercial viability.

The City is working with Caltrans to
implement upgrades to pedestrian facilities
along Main Street.

C-1.2
(Coastal)
Coordinate Land Use and Transportation: Ensure that the amount and phasing of development can be adequately served by transportation facilities.

Ongoing, transportation facilities are
reviewed for high-trip generating projects.

C-1.2
(Inland)
Walking and bicycling shall be considered an essential and integral part of the city's circulation network.

The City continues to integrate pedestrian and
cycling facilities into long-range planning and
implementation efforts.

C-1.3
(Coastal)
Do not permit new development that would result in the exceedance of roadway and intersection Levels of Service standards unless one of the following conditions is met: a) Revisions are incorporated in the proposed development project which prevent the Level of Service from deteriorating below the adopted Level of Service standards; or b) Funding of pro-rata share of the cost of circulation improvements and/or the construction of roadway improvements needed to maintain the established Level of Service is included as a condition or development standard of project approval.

Continue implementation of current
conditions and standards.

C-1.3
(Inland)
Complete Streets: New development, that includes new streets or street segments, shall build multi-modal “complete streets” that are designed for the safety and comfort of cyclists and pedestrians, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, consistent with US Department of Transportation complete streets guidelines.

The City continues to implement complete
streets standards throughout the City through
grant funded projects and development
applications.

C-1.4
(Coastal
Include specific time frames for the funding and completion of roadway improvements for projects which cause adopted roadway and intersection Level of Service standards to be Street infrastructure projects are guided by
the Alley Master Plan and the City’s Pavement
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exceeded. Require security, bonding or other means acceptable to the City to ensure the timely implementation of roadway mitigations.

Management Program
C-1.5
(Coastal)
Traffic Impact Fees. When traffic impact fees are collected, establish a schedule from the date of collection of said fee for the expenditure of funds to construct roadway improvements that meets project needs. Where a project would cause a roadway or intersection to operate below the adopted traffic Level of Service standards, the roadway or intersection improvements should be completed in a timely manner but no later than five years after project completion.

Minimal development has not triggered a
requirement for traffic impact fees.

Goal C-2 (Coastal) Develop and manage a roadway system that accommodates future growth and maintains acceptable Levels of Service while considering the other policies and programs of the Coastal General Plan.

Goal C-2 (Inland) Coordinate land use and transportation planning.

C-2.1
(Coastal)
Roadway Improvements: In coordination with Caltrans and Mendocino County, plan for and seek funding for on-going improvements to the local and regional road system to ensure that the roadway system operates safely and efficiently and to ensure that Highway 1 in rural areas outside the Mendocino County urban/rural boundary will remain a scenic twolane road consistent with Section 30254 of the Coastal Act. Project applicants are fiscally responsible for their fair share of roadway improvements necessary to serve their projects.

City collaborates with Caltrans on their
Highway 1 projects in and near Fort Bragg:

Pudding Creek Bridge widening, installation of
Traffic Management Systems, and ADA
upgrades.

C-2.1
(Inland)
Level of Service Standards:

Signalized and All-Way-Stop Intersections Along Highway One: LOS D Side Street Stop Sign Controlled Intersections Along Highway One (Side Street Approach):

LOS D, or LOS F if there are less than 15 vehicles/hour left turns plus through movements from the side street and the volumes do not exceed Caltrans rural peak hour signal warrant criteria levels.

Side Street Stop Sign Controlled Intersections Not Along Highway One (Side Street Approach): LOS C, or LOS E if there are less than 15 vehicles/hour left turns plus through movements from the side street and the volumes do not exceed Caltrans rural peak hour signal warrant criteria levels.
• If volumes at an unsignalized intersection are increased to meet or exceed Caltrans rural peak hour signal Warrant #11 criteria levels and the intersection is operating at an Continue implementation of current
standards.
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unacceptable level of service, then signalization of the intersection is warranted. • LOS E for Main Street (Highway One) between the northbound lane merge area and Manzanita Street.
• LOS D for Main Street south of the northbound merge lane and north of Manzanita Street and other City-designated arterials and collectors. • LOS C on all City-designated local streets.
• The maximum allowable LOS standards for Main Street apply to the p.m. peak hour weekdays during the summer and to the p.m. peak hour on weekdays and weekends during the remainder of the year. They do not apply to p.m. peak hours on weekends and holidays during the summer. During the p.m. peak hours on summer weekends and holidays, Main Street can operate at LOS F.

C-2.2
(Coastal)
Improvements to major road intersections for public safety or increased vehicle capacity shall be permitted, as necessary, in existing developed areas and where such improvements are sited and designed to be consistent with all policies of the LCP.

Minimal development has not required
significant capacity enhancements.

C-2.2
(Inland)
Coordinate Land Use and Transportation: Ensure that the amount and phasing of development can be adequately served by transportation facilities.

The City continues to ensure development can
be served by transportation facilities.

C-2.3
(Coastal)
Design Roadways to Protect Scenic Views. In scenic areas, roadway improvements, including culverts, bridges or overpasses, shall be designed and constructed to protect public views and avoid or minimize visual impacts and to blend in with the natural setting to the maximum extent feasible.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-2.3
(Inland)
Do not permit new development that would result in the exceedance of roadway and intersection Levels of Service standards unless one of the following conditions is met: a) Revisions are incorporated in the proposed development project which prevent the Level of Service from deteriorating below the adopted Level of Service standards; orb) Funding of pro-rata share of the cost of circulation improvements and/or the construction of roadway improvements needed to maintain the established Level of Service is included as a condition or development standard of project approval.

The City reviews all proposed development to
ensure projects do not result in LOS
exceedance without appropriate mitigation.

C-2.4
(Coastal) Roadway Standards: Continue to provide consistent standards for the City's street system.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-2.4
(Inland)
Include specific periods for the funding and completion of roadway improvements for projects, which cause adopted roadway and intersection Level of Service standards to be exceeded. Require security, bonding or other means acceptable to the City to ensure the The City reviews all proposed development to
ensure projects do not result in LOS
exceedance without appropriate mitigation.
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timely implementation of roadway mitigations.

C-2.5
(Coastal) Continue to prohibit the establishment of private roads. Continue current prohibition.

C-2.5
(Inland)
When traffic impact fees are collected, establish a schedule from the date of collection of said fee for the expenditure of funds to construct roadway improvements that meets project needs. Where a project would cause a roadway or intersection to operate below the adopted traffic Level of Service standards, the roadway or intersection improvements should be completed in a timely manner but no later than five years after project completion.

Minimal development has not triggered any
requirements for traffic impact fees
C-2.6
(Coastal)
Traffic Studies for High Trip Generating Uses: Traffic studies shall be required for all major development proposals, including but not limited to, drive-through facilities, fast food outlets, convenience markets, major tourist accommodations, shopping centers, commercial development, residential subdivisions, and other generators of high traffic volumes that would affect a Level of Service. Traffic studies shall identify, at a minimum: (a) the amount of traffic to be added to the street system by the proposed development; (b) other known and foreseeable projects and their effects on the street system; (c) the direct, indirect, and cumulative adverse impacts of project traffic on street system operations, safety, and public access to the coast; (d) mitigation measures necessary to provide for project traffic while maintaining City Level of Service standards; (e) the responsibility of the developer to provide improvements; and (f) the timing of all improvements.

Traffic studies are required for all projects
with significant possibility of traffic impacts.

Continue implementation of current
requirements and standards.

C-2.7
(Coastal)
Consider Impacts to Roads for LCP Amendments. Direct, indirect, and cumulative adverse impacts to Highway 1 capacity in the rural areas surrounding Fort Bragg shall be considered during the review of proposed LCP amendments that would increase density or change land use classifications to ensure that Highway 1 in rural areas outside the Mendocino County urban/rural boundary remains a scenic two-lane road consistent with Section 30254 of the Coastal Act.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project submittals during
the current reporting year.

C-2.8
(Coastal)
Continuation of Streets: Require the continuation of streets and bicycle and pedestrian paths through new developments wherever possible.

Continue implementation of current
standards.
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C-2.9
(Coastal)
Policy C-2.9: Facilitate Street Connections. Review site plans for new development to facilitate the continuation of streets to improve local circulation. Priority shall be given to providing pedestrian and bicycle trails that establish connections to streets wherever possible.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project submittals during
the current reporting year.

C-2.10
(Coastal)
Continue Grid System onto Mill Site: Ensure that the grid street system and a north/south arterial on the Mill Site be designed to ensure the maximum benefit to local traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation and to provide maximum public access to the coast.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-2.11
(Coastal)
Right-of-Way Acquisition: Require right-of-way acquisition for new development to meet the City’s roadway width standards.

Engineering staff reviews all projects with
potential need for right-of-way acquisitions
and takes measures to acquire as necessary.

C-2.12
(Coastal)
Roadway Safety: Improve the safety of the roadway system. All safety improvements shall be consistent with the applicable policies of the LCP including, but not limited to, the wetlands, environmentally sensitive habitat area, public access, and visual protection policies.

City staff worked with MCOG and consultant
team TJKM to complete a Local Road Safety
Plan in 2021.

Goal C-3 (Coastal) Preserve the peace and quiet of residential areas Goal C-3 (Inland) Develop and manage a roadway system that accommodates future growth and maintains acceptable Levels of Service while considering the other policies and programs of the General Plan.

C-3.1
(Coastal)
Reduce Through-Traffic on Local Streets: Reduce through-traffic on local streets to preserve the peace and quiet of residential areas.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-3.1
(Inland)
Roadway Improvements: In coordination with Caltrans and Mendocino County, plan for and seek funding for on-going improvements to the local and regional road system to ensure that the roadway system operates safely and efficiently. Project applicants are fiscally responsible for their fair share of roadway improvements necessary to serve their projects.

On-going coordination for funding and project
coordination through the Mendocino Council
Of Governments (MCOG) and Caltrans.

C-3.2
(Coastal)
Additional Connector Streets: Establish additional connectors between residential streets to improve emergency access, particularly on dead-end streets south of Chestnut Street.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year.

C-3.2
(Inland) Roadway Standards: Continue to provide consistent standards for the City's street system.

Continue implementation of current
standards.
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C-3.3
(Inland)
High Trip Generating Uses: Traffic studies shall be required for all major development proposals that require a conditional approval, including but not limited to, drive through facilities, fast food outlets, convenience markets, major tourist accommodations, shopping centers, commercial development, residential subdivisions, and other generators of high traffic volumes that would affect a Level of Service. Traffic studies shall identify, at a minimum: a) The amount of traffic to be added to the street system by the proposed development; b) Other known and foreseeable projects and their effects on the street system; c) The direct, indirect, and cumulative adverse impacts of project traffic on street system operations, safety, and public access to the coast; d) Mitigation measures necessary to provide for project traffic while maintaining City Level of Service standards; e) The responsibility of the developer to provide improvements; and f) The timing of all improvements.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project submittals during
the current reporting year.

C-3.4
(Inland)
Continuation and Connectivity of Streets: Require the continuation of streets, bicycle and pedestrian paths through new developments wherever possible, and require connectivity to the street grid at as many points as feasible.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project submittals during
the current reporting year.

C-3.5
(Inland)
Right-of-Way Acquisition: Require right-of-way dedications for new development to meet the City’s roadway width standards.

Continue implementation of current
standards. One such acquisition occurred
during the reporting year (Redwood Avenue
extension).

C-3.6
(Inland) Roadway Safety: Improve the safety of the roadway system A Street Safety Plan was prepared during the
reporting year.

C-3.7
(Inland)
Integration of Low Impact Development (LID): Development projects shall incorporate LID features, and subdivision or development projects that include street improvements shall incorporate LID features into the public rights-of-way when feasible.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-3.8
(Inland)
Installation of Conduit in New Roads and Road Reconstruction Projects. Conduit shall be installed in all new roads and road reconstruction projects and dedicated to the City of Fort Bragg. Conduit shall be sized to accommodate fiber optic and other telecom technologies.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year.

Goal C-4 (Coastal) Regard the quality of life in Fort Bragg and maintaining community identity as more important than accommodating through-traffic.

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C-4.1
(Coastal)
Community Priorities for Transportation Improvements: Place a higher priority on maintaining a sense of place and enhancing the attractiveness of the Central Business District than on efficient traffic flow and movement.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-4.1
(Inland)
Reduce Through-Traffic on Local Streets: Reduce through-traffic on local streets to preserve the peace and quiet of residential areas.

The City continues to implement
recommendation for street calming measures
contained in Street Safety plan, which is
regularly updated.

C-4.2
(Inland)
Additional Connector Streets: Establish additional connectors between residential streets to improve emergency access, particularly on dead-end streets south of Chestnut Street.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year.

Goal C-5 (Coastal) Provide additional parking spaces in the Central Business District.

Goal C-5 (Inland) Regard the quality of life in Fort Bragg and maintaining community identity as more important than accommodating through-traffic.

C-5.1
(Coastal)
Additional Off-Street Parking: Continue to construct additional off-street parking spaces in the Central Business District.

Currently, the City has waived parking
requirements in the CBD.

C-5.1
(Inland)
Community Priorities for Transportation Improvements: Place a higher priority on maintaining a sense of place and enhancing the attractiveness of the Central Business District than on efficient traffic flow and movement.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-5.2
(Inland)
Franklin Street: Ensure that Franklin Street in the Central Business District is maintained as a pedestrian-oriented corridor with safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns.

Franklin Street south of Oak Street was
rehabilitated in 2017 and existing multi-modal
features were maintained.

Goal C-6 (Coastal) Improve access to the North Part of the Noyo Harbor.

Goal C-6 (Inland) Provide additional parking in the Central Business District.

C-6.1
(Coastal)
Provide Additional Access Routes to Noyo Harbor: Consider constructing a new access route from the west side of Main Street to the north side of the Noyo Harbor. Any new access route to the north side of the Noyo Harbor shall be consistent with all applicable policies of the LCP including, but not limited to, the wetland, environmentally sensitive habitat area, public access, and visual protection policies.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

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(Inland) the Central Business District. requirements in the CBD.

C-6.2
(Coastal)
Improve Existing North Harbor Drive: Consider improvements to North Harbor Drive to increase capacity and safety for vehicles and pedestrians. Any improvements to North Harbor Drive shall be consistent with all applicable policies of the LCP including, but not limited to, the wetland, environmentally sensitive habitat area, public access, and visual protection policies.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

Goal C-7 (Coastal) Improve emergency access to the City.

Goal C-7 (Inland) Improve the Design of Parking Lots in Accordance with Smart Growth Principles.

C-7.1
(Coastal)
Emergency Access: Establish an access route out of Fort Bragg that could be used in the event of damage to the Noyo River and Pudding Creek Bridges.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-7.1
(Inland)
Improve and update parking regulations in accordance with best practices and smart growth principles.

The City does not require on-site parking for
ADUs and recently updated regulations to
comply with state law, which states that if a
garage is converted into an ADU, replacement
parking is not required.

Goal C-8 (Coastal): Provide better public education.

Goal C-8 (Inland): Improve emergency access to the City.

C-8.1
(Coastal) Encourage transit use
Continue implementation of current
standards; collaborate with the Mendocino
Transit Authority (MTA).

C-8.1
(Inland)
Emergency Access: Establish an access route out of Fort Bragg that could be used in the event of damage to the Noyo River and Pudding Creek Bridges.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-8.2
(Coastal)
Bus Shelters: Encourage attractive, well-lighted, and comfortable bus shelters placed in convenient locations.

Continue implementation of current
standards; collaborate with the Mendocino
Transit Authority (MTA).

C-8.3
(Coastal)
Transit Facilities in New Development. Continue to require the provision of bus stops, bus shelters, benches, turnouts, and related facilities in all major new commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional developments.

Continue implementation of current
standards; collaborate with the Mendocino
Transit Authority (MTA).
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Goal C-9 (Coastal): Make it easier and safer for people to walk in Fort Bragg.

Goal C-9 (Inland): Improve east-west access routes that are sensitive to the environment and preserve Fort Bragg's unique identity and sense of place.

C-9.1
(Coastal)
Provide Continuous Sidewalks: Provide a continuous system of sidewalks throughout the City.

Continue implementation of current
standards. The 2019 Street Rehabilitation
Project filled some gaps and Caltrans
improvements along Main Street are in
progress.

C-9.1
(Inland)
Eastern Areas: Identify the location of extensions to City streets and new streets in anticipation of future annexation and development east of City limits.

The City’s Sphere of Influence includes areas
that could potentially be appropriate for
annexation. The 2019 Housing Element
update includes a program to consider
annexation for residential development.

C-9.2
(Coastal)
Require Sidewalks. Require a sidewalk on both sides of all collector and arterial streets and on at least one side of local streets as a condition of approval for new development.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-9.2
(Inland)
Improve East-West Arterials: Improve Oak Street, Chestnut Street, and Redwood Avenue to provide safe and efficient circulation between Main Street and east Fort Bragg.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-9.3
(Coastal)
Where feasible, incorporate pedestrian facilities into the design and construction of all road improvements.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-9.4
(Coastal) Sidewalk Maintenance: Ensure that property owners maintain sidewalks in a safe manner.

Continue implementation of current
standards and code enforcement efforts.

C-9.5
(Coastal)
Pedestrian Paths: Develop a series of continuous pedestrian walkways throughout the commercial districts and residential neighborhoods.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-9.6
(Coastal)
Ensure that pedestrian paths are sited to avoid wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-9.7
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Goal C-10 (Coastal): Make it easier and safer for people to travel by bicycle.

Goal C-10 (Inland): Provide better public transportation.

C-10.1
(Coastal)
Comprehensive Bikeway System: Establish a comprehensive and safe system of bikeways connecting all parts of Fort Bragg.

Continue implementation of current
standards and master planning.

C-10.1
(Inland) Encourage Transit Use
Continue implementation of current
standards; collaborate with the Mendocino
Transit Authority (MTA).

C-10.2
(Coastal)
Require Bikeways. Require new development to provide on-site connections to existing and proposed bikeways, as appropriate.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-10.2
(Inland)
Bus Shelters: Encourage attractive, well-lighted, and comfortable bus shelters placed in convenient locations.

Continue implementation of current
standards; collaborate with the Mendocino
Transit Authority (MTA).

C-10.3
(Coastal)
Require that streets linking residential areas with school facilities be designed to include bikeways.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-10.4
(Coastal)
Consider bicycle operating characteristics in the design of intersections and traffic control systems.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-10.5
(Coastal)
Bicycle Parking: Provide adequate and secure bicycle parking at public transit facilities, park and ride lots, schools, the library, parks, City offices, and commercial areas.

Continue implementation of current
standards. Several bicycle parking area are
included in The Plateau housing project.

Goal C-11 (Coastal): Provide mobility-impaired persons with access to transportation.

Goal C-11 (Inland): Make it easier and safer for people to walk in Fort Bragg.

C-11.1
(Coastal)
Regulations for Disabled Persons: Enforce Federal and State regulations regarding access for persons with disabilities.

Continue implementation of current
standards. Caltrans implemented ADA
upgrades in 2020 along Main Street.

C-11.1
(Inland)
Continuous Sidewalks: Require an uninterrupted pedestrian network of sidewalks, with continuous sidewalks along both sides of streets. New development shall provide sidewalks along project frontages to close gaps in the City's sidewalk network.

Continue implementation of current
standards. The 2019 Street Rehabilitation
Project filled some sidewalk gaps and designs
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are currently in progress to improve
connectivity on south Main Street.

C-11.2
(Coastal)
Handicapped Access. In conformance with State and Federal regulations, continue to review all projects for handicapped access and require the installation of curb cuts, ramps, and other improvements facilitating handicapped access.

Continue implementation of current
standards. The 2019 Street Rehabilitation
Project filled some sidewalk gaps and designs
are currently in progress to improve
connectivity on south Main Street.

C-11.2
(Inland)
Where feasible, incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities into the design and construction of all road improvements.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-11.3
(Coastal)
Support Improved Access: Support improved access to public transportation and pedestrian facilities for people with disabilities.

Continue implementation of current
standards. Caltrans completed ADA upgrades
to several intersections along Main Street.

C-11.3
(Inland) Sidewalk Maintenance: Ensure that property owners maintain safe sidewalks.

Continue implementation of current
standards and code enforcement efforts. City
initiated abatement of troublesome sidewalk
in front of the Post Office.

C-11.4
(Inland)
Sidewalk Design: Sidewalks should be designed, constructed and reconstructed to enhance the safety, comfort, aesthetic appeal, and interest of the pedestrian environment.

Sidewalk, curb and gutters are installed based
on City standards.

C-11.5
(Inland)
Pedestrian Paths: Develop a series of continuous pedestrian and multi-use walkways throughout the commercial districts and residential neighborhoods.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-11.6
(Inland) Improve Pedestrian Safety
Continue implementation of current
standards. Several grant funded efforts are
underway to improve pedestrian safety along
Main Street.

Goal C-12 (Coastal): Increase use of the Skunk Line for transportation of people and freight.

Goal C-12 (Inland):
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C-12.1
(Inland)
Comprehensive Bikeway System: Establish a comprehensive and safe system of bikeways connecting all parts of Fort Bragg.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year. A bikeway system
has been largely completed and gap filling is
the current focus.

C-12.2
(Inland)
Improve and expand bicycle facilities and infrastructure according to the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and the Residential Streets Safety Plan recommendations.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year. A bikeway system
has been largely completed and gap filling is
the current focus.

C-12.3
(Inland)
Require new development to provide on-site connections to existing and proposed bikeways, as appropriate.

New development is reviewed for compliance
of this policy; ongoing.

C-12.4
(Inland)
Require new development, redevelopment, and significant renovation projects to provide superior bicycle/bicyclist support infrastructure.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project submittals during
the current reporting year.

C-12.5
(Inland)
Bicycle Parking: Provide adequate and secure bicycle parking at bus stops, schools, the library, parks, City offices, and commercial areas.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-12.6
(Inland)
Require that streets linking residential areas with school facilities be designed to include bikeways.

Continue implementation of current
standards. No such project undertaken during
the current reporting year.

C-12.7
(Inland)
Consider bicycle operating characteristics in the design of intersections and traffic control systems. Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities into the design and construction of all road improvements as feasible.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-12.8
(Inland)
Improve continuity and connections between the City’s bike facilities and those of the County and State.

Continue coordination through MCOG and
Caltrans
Goal C-13 (Coastal): Coordinate regional traffic planning.

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C-13.1
(Coastal) Regional Transportation Efforts: Participate in regional transportation planning efforts.

Continue coordination with MCOG and
Caltrans to fund and implement
transportation planning efforts.

C-13.1
(Inland)
Regulations for Disabled Persons: Enforce Federal and State regulations regarding access for persons with disabilities.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-13.2
(Inland)
Conformance with State and Federal ADA regulations: Continue to review all projects for handicapped access and require the installation of curb cuts, ramps, and other improvements facilitating handicapped access.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

C-13.3
(Inland)
Support Improved Access: Support improved access to public transportation and pedestrian facilities for people with disabilities.

Continue implementation of current
standards.

Goal C-14 (Coastal): Promote balanced funding for transportation.

Goal C-14 (Inland): Coordinate regional traffic planning.

C-14.1
(Coastal)
Development to Pay Its Fair Share: Require new development to pay its fair share of transportation improvements to maintain levels of service and traffic safety in the City.

Development applicants pay real-time funding
for project processing though Development
Deposit Accounts (DDAs).

C-14.1
(Inland) Regional Transportation Efforts: Participate in regional transportation planning efforts.

Continue coordination through MCOG and
Caltrans to fund and implement
transportation planning efforts.

Goal C-15 (Inland) Promote balanced funding for transportation.

C-15.1
(Inland)
Development to Pay its Fair Share: Require new development to pay its fair share of transportation improvements to maintain levels of service and traffic safety in the City.

Development applicants pay real-time funding
for project processing though Development
Deposit Accounts (DDAs).
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Goal CD-1 (Coastal): Preserve and enhance scenic views.

Goal CD-1 (Inland): Ensure that new development demonstrates excellence of design and sensitivity to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

CD-1.1
(Coastal)
Visual Resources: Permitted development shall be designed and sited to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, to minimize the alteration of natural landforms, to be visually compatible with the character of surrounding areas, and, where feasible, to restore and enhance scenic views in visually degraded areas.

Development in the Coastal Zone is subject to
Coastal Development Permitting. CDPs require
visual analysis in areas where public views to
and along the ocean are affected, as mapped in
the LCP. Continued review of projects for
consistency with the visual resource policies of
the LCP will ensure ongoing compliance with
this policy.

CD-1.1
(Inland)
Citywide Design Guidelines: Ensure that new development and remodels are constructed in a manner consistent with the Citywide Design Guidelines.

City requires Design Review for all significant
commercial projects. The Citywide Design
Guidelines are the standard of review for these
permit reviews.

CD-1.2
(Coastal)
The large trees fronting the west side of Highway One between the North Cliff Hotel and Cypress Street shall be retained as far as feasible; trees may be removed if they are dead or damaged or pose a public safety hazard, or to provide driveways or new public streets. The forested area north of the Georgia-Pacific nursery and south of Maple Street shall be maintained as a sensitive natural habitat and scenic resource, and it shall not be developed.

These areas have been maintained and remain
unchanged.

CD-1.2
(Inland) Discourage Sameness and Repetitive Residential Designs. Implementation ongoing.

CD-1.3
(Coastal)
Visual Analysis Required. A Visual Analysis shall be required for all development located in areas designated "Potential Scenic Views Toward the Ocean or the Noyo River" on Map CD-1 except development listed in below. Development exempt from Visual Analysis includes the following: 1. The replacement of any structure, other than a public works facility, destroyed by a disaster. The replacement structure shall conform to applicable existing zoning requirements, shall be for the same use as the destroyed structure, shall not exceed either the floor area, height, or bulk of the destroyed structure by more than 10 percent, and shall The City continues to require visual analysis for
projects subject to CDPs in areas with
“Potential Scenic Views Toward the Ocean or
the Noyo River.”
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be sited in the same location on the affected property as the destroyed structure. 2. The demolition and reconstruction of a single-family residence; provided, that the reconstructed residence shall not exceed either the floor area, height or bulk of the former structure by more than 10 percent, and that the reconstructed residence shall be sited in the same location on the affected property as the former structure. 3. Improvements to any structure which do not change the intensity of its use, which do not increase either the floor area, height, or bulk of the structure by more than l0 percent, which do not block or impede public access, and which do not result in a seaward encroachment by the structure. 4. The reconstruction or repair of any seawall; provided, however, that the reconstructed or repaired seawall is not seaward of the location of the former structure. 5. Any repair or maintenance activity for which the Director determines has no potential for impacts to visual resources. Definitions as used in this subsection: 1. "Disaster" means any situation in which the force or forces which destroyed the structure to be replaced were beyond the control of its owner. 2. "Bulk" means total interior cubic volume as measured from the exterior surface of the structure. 3. "Structure" includes landscaping and any erosion control structure or device which is similar to that which existed prior to the occurrence of the disaster.

CD-1.3
(Inland)
Scenic Views and Resource Areas: Ensure that development does not adversely impact scenic views and resources as seen from public rights-of-way.

City requires Design Review for all significant
commercial projects. The Citywide Design
Guidelines are the standard of review for these
permit reviews.

CD-1.4
(Coastal)
New development shall be sited and designed to minimize adverse impacts on scenic areas visible from scenic roads or public viewing areas to the maximum feasible extent.

The City continues to require visual analysis for
projects subject to CDPs in areas with
“Potential Scenic Views Toward the Ocean or
the Noyo River.”
CD-1.4
(Inland)
Property Maintenance and Nuisances: Ensure that properties are well maintained and nuisances are abated.

The City regularly pursues code enforcement
actions to abate nuisance conditions related to
property maintenance.

CD-1.5
(Coastal)
All new development shall be sited and designed to minimize alteration of natural landforms by: 1. Conforming to the natural topography. 2. Preventing substantial grading or reconfiguration of the project site. 3. Minimizing flat building pads on slopes. Building pads on sloping sites shall utilize split level or stepped-pad designs. 4. Requiring that man-made Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP, where consistency with this and
related policies is ensured through visual
analysis.
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contours mimic the natural contours. 5. Ensuring that graded slopes blend with the existing terrain of the site and surrounding area. 6. Minimizing grading permitted outside of the building footprint. 7. Clustering structures to minimize site disturbance and to minimize development area. 8. Minimizing height and length of cut and fill slopes. 9. Minimizing the height and length of retaining walls. 10. Cut and fill operations may be balanced on-site, where the grading does not substantially alter the existing topography and blends with the surrounding area. Export of cut material may be required to preserve the natural topography.

CD-1.5
(Inland) Strip Development: Discourage strip development along Main Street.

The City continues to work with prospective
applicants and developers to design projects
that significantly comply with the Citywide
Design Guidelines.

CD-1.6
(Coastal)
Fences, walls, and landscaping shall minimize blockage of scenic areas from roads, parks, beaches, and other public viewing areas.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP, where consistency with this and
related policies is ensured through visual
analysis.

CD-1.7
(Coastal)
Bluff Face and Bluff Retreat Setback Development. Development on the bluff face and within the bluff retreat setback shall be limited to the following uses with a conditional use permit where there is no feasible less environmentally damaging alternative, feasible mitigation measures have been provided to minimize all adverse environmental impacts.

And allowable structures are designed be visually compatible with the surrounding area to the maximum extent feasible. (a) engineered access ways or staircases to beaches, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and trail alignments for public access purposes, (b) pipelines to serve coastal dependent industry, (c) habitat restoration, (d) hazardous materials remediation, and (e) landform alterations where such alterations re-establish natural landforms and drainage patterns that have been eliminated by previous development activities.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-1.8
(Coastal)
Bluff top development shall incorporate a setback from the edge of the bluff that avoids and minimizes visual impacts from the beach and ocean below. The bluff top setback necessary to protect visual resources may be in excess of the setback necessary to ensure that risk from geologic hazards are minimized for the life of the structure, as detailed in Policy SF-B.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

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(Coastal) shall be minimized, restricted to low intensity fixtures, and shielded so that no light shines beyond the boundary of the property.
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-1.10
(Coastal)
All proposed divisions of land and boundary line adjustments shall be analyzed for consistency of potential future development with the visual resource protection policies of the LCP, and no division of land or boundary line adjustment shall be approved if development of resulting parcel(s) would be inconsistent with these policies.

Development in the Coastal Zone, including
subdivisions and boundary line adjustments,
continues to require a CDP to determine
consistency with this policy.

CD-1.11
(Coastal)
New development shall minimize removal of natural vegetation. Existing native trees and plants shall be preserved on the site to the maximum extent feasible.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-1.12
(Coastal)
Maintain Unobstructed Views of the Ocean: Require new development north of Pudding Creek to leave unblocked views to the ocean from Highway One.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-1.13
(Coastal)
Retain Views North of Pudding Creek. New development north of Pudding Creek and west of Main Street on parcels with total frontage of more than 135 feet, on either the Haul Road or Main Street as determined by the Planning Commission, shall be required to leave a minimum of 30 percent of the project’s total parcel frontage free of view-blocking development. The area free of view-blocking development shall not include narrow passageways between buildings on the site, and shall be concentrated.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-1.14
(Coastal)
All new development (including decks and balconies) north of Pudding Creek shall be set back at least 30 feet from the edge of the Old Haul Road and shall be consistent with all other applicable LCP setback requirements.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

Goal CD-2 (Coastal): Ensure that new development demonstrates excellence of design and sensitivity to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

Goal CD-2 (Inland): Preserve the Central Business District as the commercial, civic, historic, and cultural center of the community.

CD-2.1
(Coastal)
Design Review: All development that has the potential to affect visual resources shall be subject to Design Review, unless otherwise exempt from Design Review pursuant to Coastal Land Use & Development Code Section 18.71.050. Design Review approval requirements shall not replace, supersede or otherwise modify the independent requirement for a coastal Design Review is required for multi-family
projects, new commercial development, and
most commercial additions, consistent with
this requirement.
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development permit approved pursuant to the applicable policies and standards of the certified LCP. Ensure that development is constructed in a manner consistent with the Citywide Design Guidelines.

CD-2.1
(Inland)
Adaptive Reuse: Facilitate the adaptive reuse of existing older buildings in the Central Business District.

Vacation Rentals are allowed with minor use
permit approval, on the second and third floor
above commercial uses in the CBD to
encourage the renovation of older buildings in
the downtown.

CD-2.2
(Coastal)
Large Commercial Development: Ensure that large commercial development, such as shopping centers, big box retail, and mixed use development, fits harmoniously with the scale and design of existing buildings and streetscape of the City.

Development in the Coastal Zone continues to
require a CDP to determine consistency with
this policy.

CD-2.2
(Inland)
Pedestrian Activity: Encourage increased pedestrian movement and activity in the Central Business District.

The ILUDC allows only pedestrian-oriented
uses in the CBD. Projects are reviewed for
consistency with this policy.

The City also initiated a program to ease the
barriers for street furniture to contribute to
the walkability of downtown.

CD-2.3
(Coastal)
Second Dwelling Units and Manufactured Units and Single-Family Residential Development:

Ensure that second dwelling units, manufactured units, and single-family residences are sited and constructed in a manner harmonious with surrounding development.

Changes in State law have made the
development of ADUs more permissible. The
City reviews development applications for
consistency with the updated laws.

A CLUDC Amendment is forthcoming to update
these regulations.

CD-2.3
(Inland)
Economic Vitality: Continue to support the economic diversity and vitality of downtown businesses.

The City reviews development applications for
consistency with this policy.

CD-2.4
(Coastal) Discourage Sameness and Repetitive Residential Designs. The City reviews development applications forconsistency with this policy.

CD-2.4
(Inland)
Parking: Improve the availability of public parking facilities in the Central Business District and other commercial areas.

Currently, the City waives all parking
requirements in the CBD.

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(Coastal) scenic views and resources as seen from a road and other public rights-of-way. CDP approval, and visual analysis review ensures ongoing consistency with this policy.

CD-2.5
(Inland)
Strengthen the Distinctive Identity of the Central Business District: Strengthen the distinctive identity and unique sense of place of the Central Business District.

The City of Fort Bragg passed a formula
business ordinance in 2021 with the intent of
keeping Fort Bragg’s unique character.

CD-2.6
(Coastal)
Property Maintenance and Nuisances: Ensure that properties are well maintained and nuisances are abated.

The City has an active code enforcement
program that responds to all complaints
related to nuisances.

CD-2.7
(Coastal)
Landscaping: Encourage attractive native and drought-tolerant landscaping in residential and commercial developments.

The CLUDC and ILUDC includes vegetation
requirements mandating native landscaping
near ESHA and/or drought tolerant landscaping
outside of ESHA pertaining to new
development.

CD-2.8
(Coastal)
Strip Development: Discourage further strip development along Main Street. Strip development is typically characterized by street frontage parking lots serving individual or strips of stores or restaurants, with no provisions for pedestrian access between individual uses and buildings arranged linearly.

The City reviews development proposals for
consistency with this policy.

Goal CD-3 (Coastal): Preserve the Central Business District as the commercial, civic, historic, and cultural center of the community.

Goal CD-3 (Inland): Create attractive entryways to the City.

CD-3.1
(Coastal)
Adaptive Reuse: Facilitate the adaptive reuse of existing older buildings in the Central Business District.

The City allows a broad mix of uses in the CBD,
allowing for flexibility in the reuse of older
buildings.

CD-3.1
(Inland)
Entryways: Clearly define the points of entry to the City through the use of distinctive signs, lighting, and landscaping.

The City continues to work with prospective
applicants and developers to design projects
that significantly comply with the Citywide
Design Guidelines, as well as development
standards of zoning district.

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(Coastal) Business District. space, and the City continues to work to allow a wide range of tenants to support this.

CD-3.2
(Inland) Gateway Development: Encourage a higher quality of development at the City’s gateways.

CD-3.3
(Coastal)
Economic Vitality: Continue to support the economic diversity and vitality of downtown businesses.

The City Council adopted an ordinance
regulating formula business in the downtown
to ensure that economic diversity and vitality is
maintained.

CD-3.4
(Coastal)
Parking: Improve the availability of public parking facilities in the Central Business District and other commercial areas.

The City has installed electric vehicle charging
stations in the downtown, and employees a
parking enforcement officer to ensure spaces
are not capitalized throughout the day.

CD-3.5
(Coastal)
Strengthen the Distinctive Identity of the Central Business District: Strengthen the distinctive identity and unique sense of place of the Central Business District.

City staff is actively working on a strategy to
present to City Council and Planning
Commission in order to strengthen the CBD.

Goal CD-4 (Coastal): Create attractive entryways to the City.

Goal CD-4 (Inland): Improve the appearance and effectiveness of parking facilities.

CD-4.1
(Coastal)
Entryways: Clearly define the points of entry to the City through the use of distinctive signs, lighting, and landscaping. Implementation ongoing.

CD-4.1
(Inland)
Parking Location: Wherever feasible, locate parking facilities to the rear of the development so that the building facade is contiguous with the street frontage, and parking areas are hidden from the street.

Goal CD-5 (Coastal): Improve the appearance and effectiveness of parking facilities.

Goal CD-5 (Inland): Use lighting to create a sense of security and to provide cohesion to the physical structure of the community.
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CD-5.1
(Coastal)
Parking Location: Wherever feasible, locate parking facilities to the rear of the development so that the building facade is contiguous with the street frontage, and parking areas are hidden from the street.

Development proposals are reviewed for
consistency with this policy. The City maintains
a partnership with private parking west of
Main Street (not on the frontage) to provide
public parking consistent with this policy.

CD-5.1
(Inland)
Security: Establish standards to ensure that on-site lighting is adequate to provide security while not producing excessive glare.

CD-5.2
(Inland)
Lighting Design Review Guidelines: Apply lighting design guidelines in the Citywide Design Guidelines and the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

CD-5.3
(Inland)
Exterior lighting (except traffic lights, navigational lights, and other similar safety lighting) shall be minimized, restricted to low intensity fixtures, and shielded so that no light shines beyond the boundary of the property.

Goal CD-6 (Coastal): Use lighting to create a sense of security and to provide cohesion to the physical structure of the community.

Goal CD-6 (Inland): Preserve cultural and historic resources.

CD-6.1
(Coastal)
Security: Establish standards to ensure that on-site lighting is adequate to provide security while not producing excessive glare.

The City reviews permit applications for
consistency with this policy.

CD-6.1
(Inland)
Protect and Preserve Buildings and Sites with Historic and Cultural Significance to the Community:

The City reviews permit applications for
consistency with this policy.

CD-6.2
(Coastal)
Lighting Design Guidelines: Apply lighting design guidelines contained in the Citywide Design Guidelines.

Projects requiring Design Review are subject to
the Citywide Design Guidelines for compliance
with this policy.
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CD-6.2
(Inland) Discourage Demolitions: Discourage the demolition of historic buildings. The City seeks to reuse buildings where feasible.

CD-6.3
(Inland)
Public Awareness: Increase public awareness and appreciation of the City’s cultural and historic resources. Ongoing effort.

Goal CD-7 (Coastal): Preserve cultural and historic resources.

Goal CD-7 (Inland): Support Public Art and Open Space.

CD-7.1
(Coastal)
Protect and Preserve Buildings and Sites with Historic and Cultural Significance to the Community.

The City reviews permit applications for
consistency with this policy.

CD-7.1
(Inland)
Public Art: Encourage the provision of murals, fountains, sculptures, and other forms of public art in public spaces and parks.

Ongoing, City Council provided City resources
to Lia Wilson and Alleyway Art Project to bring
more murals to the CBD.

CD-7.2
(Coastal) Discourage Demolitions: Discourage the demolition of historic buildings. The City reviews permit applications forconsistency with this policy.

CD-7.2
(Inland)
Provide Public Open Spaces: Encourage the development of public open spaces for gatherings and fairs in commercial areas of the City.

Examples include: the use of large meadow
adjacent to Coastal Trail off Cypress Street with
additional parking on Jere Melo Way; use of
400 block of Franklin Street for weekly Farmers
Market; and additional street closures as
requested for variety of public events. The
current LCP amendment effort includes Open
Space/Parks zoning tin order to provide
additional and much needed public open
space.

CD-7.3
(Coastal)
Public Awareness: Increase public awareness and appreciation of the City’s cultural and historic resources.

Ongoing effort. The City continues to work with
businesses to promote the City culture through
restaurant week. As well, has continued
support of the alleyway art project.

Goal CD-8 (Coastal): Support Public Art and Open Space.

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(Coastal) public art in public spaces and parks. the placement of art and murals in the downtown.

CD-8.2
(Coastal)
Provide Public Open Spaces: Encourage the development of public open spaces for gatherings and fairs in commercial areas of the City.

The City has numerous public events in the
public parks throughout the City. The City’s
draft LCP amendment currently includes
expanded open spaces on the Mill Site that
could help accommodate these events.
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Safety
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal S-1 (Coastal): Reduce and minimize impacts of development on bluff tops and shoreline features.

Goal S-1 (Inland): Reduce seismic and geologic-related hazards.

SF-1.1
(Coastal)
Minimize Hazards: New development shall: (a) Minimize risks to life and property in areas of high geologic, flood, and fire hazard; and (b) Assure stability and structural integrity, and neither create nor contribute significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or surrounding area or in any way require the construction of protective devices that would substantially alter natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs.

No new significant development proposed in
high geologic flood and/or fire hazard zones in
2020.

SF-1.1
(Inland)
Minimize Hazards: New development shall: (a) Minimize risks to life and property in areas of high geologic, flood, and fire hazard; and (b) Assure stability and structural integrity, and neither create nor contribute significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or surrounding area or in any way require the construction of protective devices that would substantially alter natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs.

No significant development permits issued this
calendar year in areas of high geologic, flood,
or fire hazard zones.

SF-1.2
(Coastal)
All ocean-front and bluff top development shall be sized, sited and designed to minimize risk from wave run-up, flooding, and beach and bluff erosion hazards, and avoid the need for a shoreline protective structure at any time during the life of the development.

No significant development permits issued this
calendar year for development sited oceanfront or bluff top.

SF-1.2
(Inland)
Geotechnical report required: Applications for development located in or near an area subject to geologic hazards, including but not limited to areas of geologic hazard shown on Map SF-1, shall be required to submit a geologic/soils/geotechnical study that identifies all potential geologic hazards affecting the proposed project site, all necessary mitigation measures, and demonstrates that the project site is suitable for the proposed development and that the development will be safe from geologic hazard. Such study shall be conducted by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Geotechnical Engineer (GE). Refer to Map SF-1: Geologic Hazards. Refer to the General Plan Glossary for definitions of these terms.

No development permit applications submitted
this calendar year for development in areas of
geologic hazard shown on Map SF-1.

SF-1.3
(Coastal)
Geotechnical report required. Applications for development located in or near an area subject to geologic hazards, including but not limited to areas of geologic hazard shown on Map SF-1, shall be required to submit a geologic/soils/geotechnical study that identifies all potential geologic hazards affecting the proposed project site, all necessary mitigation measures, and demonstrates that the project site is suitable for the proposed development and that the development will be safe from geologic hazard. Such study shall be conducted No development permit applications submitted
this calendar year for development in areas of
geologic hazard shown on Map SF-1.
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by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Geotechnical Engineer (GE) and shall be prepared consistent with the requirements of Section 18.54.040(C) of the Coastal Land Use and Development Code. Refer to Map SF-1: Geologic Hazards. Refer to the General Plan Glossary for definitions of these terms.

SF-1.3
(Inland)
Alterations to Landforms: Minimize, to the maximum feasible extent, alterations to cliffs, bluff tops, faces or bases, and other natural land forms. Permit alteration in landforms only if erosion/runoff is controlled and either there exists no other feasible environmentally superior alternative or where such alterations re-establish natural landforms and drainage patterns that have been eliminated by previous development activities.

Any developments which alter natural
landforms in any substantial way require
submission, review and approval of a grading
permit. One primary function of the grading
permit is to prevent erosion and ensure reestablishment of natural landforms and drainage patterns.

SF-1.4
(Coastal)
Bluff top Setback. All development located on a bluff top shall be setback from the bluff edge a sufficient distance to ensure that it will be stable for a projected 100-year economic life. Stability shall be defined as maintaining a minimum factor of safety against sliding of 1.5 (static) or 1.1 (pseudostatic), as described in Section 18.54.040(F) of the Coastal Land Use and Development Code. This requirement shall apply to the principal structure and accessory or ancillary structures. Slope stability analyses and erosion rate estimates shall be performed by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer.

Both the City’s Coastal Trail and the Waste
Water Treatment Facility Upgrade projects
have required a blufftop analysis to be
performed by a licensed certified professionals.

Both projects met minimum factors of safety
for slope stability.

SF-1.4
(Inland)
Identify Potential Hazards: Identify potential hazards relating to geologic and soils conditions during review of development applications.

No development applications submitted this
calendar year necessitate review of potential
hazards related to geologic or soils conditions.

SF-1.5
(Coastal)
Siting and design of new blufftop development and shoreline protective devices shall take into account anticipated future changes in sea level. In particular, an acceleration of the historic rate of sea level rise shall be considered. Development shall be set back a sufficient distance landward and elevated to a sufficient foundation height to eliminate or minimize to the maximum extent feasible hazards associated with anticipated sea level rise over the expected 100-year economic life of the structure.

All development applications reviewed for
consistency with set back distance and
elevation in relation to blufftops to minimize
exposure to sea level rise hazards.

SF-1.6
(Coastal)
Land divisions, including subdivisions, lot splits, lot line adjustments, and conditional certificates of compliance which create new shoreline or blufftop lots, shall not be permitted unless the subdivision can be shown to create lots which can be developed without requiring a current or future bluff or shoreline protection structure. No new lots shall be created that could require shoreline protection or bluff stabilization structures at any time.

No listed land use entitlement applications
reviewed this year which proposed creation of
shoreline or blufftop lots.
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SF-1.7
(Coastal)
Alterations to Landforms: Minimize, to the maximum feasible extent, alterations to cliffs, bluff tops, faces or bases, and other natural land forms in the Coastal Zone. Permit alteration in landforms only if erosion/runoff is controlled and either there exists no other feasible environmentally superior alternative or where such alterations re-establish natural landforms and drainage patterns that have been eliminated by previous development activities.

SF-1.8
(Coastal)
Floodplain Development: Limit new development in floodplains in the Coastal Zone, including but not limited to those floodplain areas shown on Map SF-2, to those uses allowed in the Open Space land use designation consistent with all other applicable requirements of the LCP.

There were no development applications in
floodplians in the City’s Coastal Zone last
calendar year.

SF-1.9
(Coastal)
Bluff Face and Bluff Retreat Setback: Prohibit development on the bluff face and within the bluff retreat setback because of the fragility of this environment and the potential for resultant increase in bluff and beach erosion due to poorly-sited development except that the following uses may be allowed with a conditional use permit: (1) engineered accessways or staircases to beaches, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and trail alignments for public access purposes; (2) pipelines to serve coastal dependent industry; (3) habitat restoration; (4) hazardous materials remediation; and (5) landform alterations where such alterations reestablish natural landforms and drainage patterns that have been eliminated by previous development activities. Findings shall be made that no feasible, less environmentally damaging, alternative is available and that feasible mitigation measures have been provided to minimize all adverse environmental impacts. Require as a part of the conditional use permit, a full environmental, geological, and engineering study as specified in Policy LC-6.1.

Such structures shall be constructed and designed so as to neither create nor contribute to erosion of the bluff face and to be visually compatible with the surrounding area to the maximum extent feasible.

There was no development along bluff face or
bluff retreat setback areas.

SF-1.10
(Coastal)
Seawalls, Breakwaters and Other Shoreline Structures: Prohibit construction of seawalls, breakwaters, revetments, groins, harbor channels, retaining walls, and other structures altering the natural shoreline processes unless a finding is made that such structures are required: (1) to serve coastal-dependent uses; or (2) to protect public beaches in danger from erosion; or (3) to protect existing structures that were legally constructed prior to the effective date of the Coastal Act; or (4) that were legally permitted prior to the effective date of this Coastal General Plan provided that the CDP did not contain a waiver of the right to a future shoreline or bluff protection structure; or (5) for a development consistent with No shoreline structure permit applications
received nor constructed during the previous
calendar year.
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Section 30233(a) of the Coastal Act and only when it can be demonstrated that said existing structures are at risk from identified hazards if no feasible or less environmentally damaging alternative is available and the structure has been designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse environmental impacts, including impacts upon local shoreline sand supply. The design and construction of allowed protective structures shall respect natural landforms and provide for lateral beach access. “Existing structures” for purposes of Policy LC-6.5 shall consist only of a principle structure, e.g. residential dwelling, required garage, or second residential unit, and shall not include accessory or ancillary structures such as decks, patios, stairs, landscaping, etc.

Goal SF-2 (Coastal): Reduce seismic and geologic-related hazards.

Goal SF-2 (Inland): Reduce the risks from flooding.

SF-2.1
(Coastal)
Seismic Hazards: Reduce the risk of loss of life, personal injury, and damage to property resulting from seismic hazards.

All new development is required to be
constructed in accordance with current
building codes for seismic hazard reduction.

SF-2.1
(Inland) Flood Hazards: Ensure adequate standards for development in the 100-year floodplain.

This is standard practice on all development
applications. There are very few parcels
located in FEMA 100 year floodplain in the City
limits. They are limited to the Noyo River basin
along the haul road and Pudding Creek Area.

SF-2.2
(Coastal)
Require professional inspection of foundations and excavations, earthwork, and other geotechnical aspects of site development during construction on those sites specified in soils, geologic, and geotechnical studies as being prone to moderate or high levels of seismic hazard.

This is ongoing practice for development in
areas of seismic hazard.

SF-2.2
(Inland)
Storm Drainage: Continue to maintain effective flood drainage systems and regulate construction to minimize flood hazards.

All development permit applications which
distrurb more than 120 SF of ground are
required to submit a stormrwater control plan.

The extent of the submittal required is based
on the size and scope of the proposed
development.
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SF-2.3
(Coastal)
Development on Slopes: Require that development in areas with identified slope stability constraints as shown on Map SF-1 or other areas where City staff determines there is potential slope stability issues be supervised and certified by a geologist, geotechnical engineer, or engineering geologist.

No development permit applications submitted
this calendar year for development in areas of
geologic hazard shown on Map SF-1.

SF-2.3
(Inland)
Require development to pay for the costs of drainage facilities needed to drain projectgenerated runoff.

All new development disturbing 120 SF or
more ground is required to pay drainage
capacity in accordance with the current fee
schedule.

SF-2.4
(Coastal) Tsunami: Minimize development in areas subject to tsunami.

Few areas in the City limits currently identified
as subject to Tsunami. No development or
permits issued in such areas in previous
calendar year.

SF-2.4
(Inland)
Require, where necessary, the construction of siltation/detention basins to be incorporated into the design of development projects.

All construction projects are required to install
BMPs appropriate to the development
necessary to prevent erosion and
sedimentation.

SF-2.5
(Coastal)
Review development proposals to ensure that new development is not in an area subject to tsunami damage and if such development is otherwise allowable that it is designed to withstand tsunami damage.

Few areas in the City limits currently identified
as subject to Tsunami. No development or
permits issued in such areas in previous
calendar year.

SF-2.5
(Inland)
Require, as determined by City staff, analysis of the cumulative effects of development upon runoff, discharge into natural watercourses, and increased volumes and velocities in watercourses and their impacts on downstream properties. Include clear and comprehensive mitigation measures as part of project approvals to ensure that new development does not cause downstream flooding of other properties.

All projects with ground disturbing activities
are required to undergo a stormwater review
and implement BMPS and LID measures as
appropriate for extent of development as
regulated by the City’s MS4.

SF-2.6
(Coastal)
Avoid siting new critical facilities, including fire and police stations and hospitals in tsunami inundation zones to the maximum extent feasible. If it is necessary to site such facilities in tsunami inundation zones to provide adequate population protection, new critical No new development of such facilities in
previous calendar year.

SF-2.6
(Inland)
Analyze the impacts of and potential flooding issues resulting from Climate Change and rising sea levels on proposed projects located within the 100-year Sea-Level Rise Inundation Area (see Map SF-4).

This is standard practice on all development
applications. There are very few developable
parcels located in 100 year Sea Level Rise
Inundation area inside the City limits. They are
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limited to the Noyo River basin along the haul
road and Pudding Creek Area.

SF-2.7
(Coastal)
Require that overnight visitor-serving facilities in susceptible areas provide tsunami information and evacuation plans.

This can be made a requirement for existing
businesses if/when they request a permit from
the City.

Goal SF-3 (Coastal): Reduce the risks from flooding.

Goal SF-3 (Inland): Ensure emergency preparedness.

SF-3.1
(Coastal)
Coordinate with County: Continue coordination with the Mendocino County Emergency Services Authority. On-going effort.

SF-3.1
(Inland)
Coordinate with County: Continue coordination with the Mendocino County Emergency Services Authority On-Going effort.

SF-3.2
(Coastal)
Maintain an Updated Emergency Plan: Update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan as needed to take into account the requirements of the California Emergency Management Systems (SEMS).

On-Going effort.

SF-3.2
(Inland)
Maintain an Updated Emergency Plan: Update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan as needed to take into account the requirements of the California Emergency Management Systems (SEMS).

The City currently utilizes the Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) 2017. This plan is due to
be updated in order to address frequent Public
Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) measures taken
by PG&E due to risk of wildfires in California.

SF-3.4
(Coastal)
Require development to pay for the costs of drainage facilities needed to drain projectgenerated runoff. Develop a City-wide drainage policy to assist staff to identify drainage improvements or impact fees required for development.

All new development disturbing 120sf or more
ground is required to pay drainage capacity in
accordance with the current fee schedule. The
most current stormdrain master plan was
published in 2004 and is due for another
update. Staff is also closely following SB231
and considering the potential for a storm water
Enterprise Fund.

SF-3.5
(Coastal)
Require, where necessary, the construction of siltation/detention basins to be incorporated into the design of development projects.

All construction projects are required to install
BMPs appropriate to the development
necessary to prevent erosion and
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sedimentation.

Goal SF-4 (Coastal): Ensure emergency preparedness.

Goal SF-4 (Inland): Reduce fire hazards.

SF-4.1
(Coastal)
Coordinate with County: Continue coordination with the Mendocino County Emergency Services Authority.

On-going effort, coordinating with Brent Blaser
Emergency Services Coordinator, Disasters,
Fires, Tsunami, etc
SF-4.1
(Inland)
Minimize Fire Risk in New Development: Review all development proposals for fire risk and require mitigation measures to reduce the probability of fire.

All new commercial, multifamily and single
family units are required to provide fire
sprinkler suppression. All major development
triggering CEQA is further analyzed for
potential risk of wildfire.

SF-4.2
(Coastal)
Maintain an Updated Emergency Plan: Update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan as needed to take into account the requirements of the California Emergency Management Systems (SEMS).

On-going effort, created City, County, Tsunami
plans with County EOC
SF-4.2
(Inland)
Maintain a High Level of Fire Protection: Work with the Fire Protection Authority to ensure a continued high level of fire protection.

The City continues to work closely with the
Fort Bragg Fire Marshal and Fire Chief to
review all proposed development.

SF-4.3
(Inland) Mutual Aid Agreements: Continue to maintain mutual aid agreements. On-going effort SF-4.4
(Inland)
Fire Protection Authority Needs: Anticipate the needs of the Fort Bragg Fire Protection Authority.

The City applied for and was awarded CDGB
grant funds to design improvements to the Fire
Station.

SF-4.5
(Inland)
Vegetation Management: Continue to implement an effective and environmentally sound vegetation management and weed abatement program.

Vegetation can be managed by requiring
landscaping plans at the time of land use
entitlement or permitting and effectively
regulated through on-going code enforcement
efforts if weed abatement becomes necessary.
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Goal SF-5 (Coastal): Reduce fire hazards.

Goal SF_5 (Inland): Maintain effective police services.

SF-5.1
(Coastal)
Minimize Fire Risk in New Development: Review all development proposals for fire risk and require mitigation measures to reduce the probability of fire.

All new commercial, multifamily and single
family units are required to provide fire
sprinkler suppression. All major development
triggering CEQA is further analyzed for
potential risk of wildfire.

SF-5.1
(Inland)
Demand for Police Services: Review development proposals for their demand for police services and implement measures to maintain adequate police services.

In 2019, the City’s Police Department became
fully staffed. The City’s recruitment for Officers
is usually on-going and offers many growth and
training opportunities for the PD employees.

SF-5.2
(Coastal)
Maintain a High Level of Fire Protection: Work with the Fire Protection Authority to ensure a continued high level of fire protection.

The City continues to work closely with the
Fort Bragg Fire Marshal and Fire Chief to
review all proposed development.

SF-5.2
(Inland) Shared Resources: Utilize shared resources to improve police response.

The Police Department works closely with City
Code Enforcement, Fire Department and
Sheriff’s Department to improve police
response.

SF-5.3
(Coastal) Mutual Aid Agreements: Continue to maintain mutual aid agreements. On-going effort.

SF-5.4
(Coastal)
Fire Protection Authority Needs: Anticipate the needs of the Fort Bragg Fire Protection Authority.

The City applied for and was awarded CDGB
grant funds to design improvements to the Fire
Station.

SF-5.5
(Coastal)
Vegetation Management: Continue to implement an effective and environmentally sound vegetation management and weed abatement program.

Goal SF-6 (Coastal): Maintain effective police services.

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SF-6.1
(Coastal)
Demand for Police Services: Review development proposals for their demand for police services and implement measures to maintain adequate police services.

In 2022, the City’s Police Department will
become fully staffed. The City’s recruitment for
Officers is usually on-going and offers many
growth and training opportunities for the PD
employees.

SF-6.1
(Inland)
Emergency Medical Response: Ensure that the Fire Protection Authority and the Mendocino Coast District Hospital continue to maintain a high level of emergency medical response.

On-going effort. 2022 FBPD fully staffed, FBPD
responded to several mutual aid requests for
fires in 2021.

SF-6.2
(Coastal) Shared Resources: Utilize shared resources to improve police response.

FBPD has working relationships with all coastal
agencies, MCSO, CHP, FBFD, CalFire, State
Parks Fish and Wildlife.

SF-6.2
(Inland)
Support Maintenance of Mendocino Coast District Hospital’s Emergency Facilities: Continue to encourage the Mendocino Coast District Hospital to maintain its emergency department and acute care facilities.

Ongoing effort.

Goal SF-7 (Coastal): Maintain an effective medical emergency response system.

Goal SF-8 (Inland): Reduce hazards of transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.

SF-7.1
(Coastal)
Emergency Medical Response: Ensure that the Fire Protection Authority and the Mendocino Coast District Hospital continue to maintain a high level of emergency medical response.

On-going effort, FBPD has an excellent working
and training relationship with Mendocino
Coast Adventist Hospital staff and
administration.

SF-7.1
(Inland)
Protection from Hazardous Waste and Materials: Provide measures to protect the public health from the hazards associated with the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes (TSD Facilities).

All development permits and/or change in use
with industrial or manufacturing components
are reviewed for consistency with standard
Hazardous Waste Materials Business Plans.

Both Stormwater Staff and Waste Water Staff
regularly monitor and verify facilities inside the
City’s MS4 and Municipal Improvement District
to detect and prevent pollution form
Hazardous Waste and Materials associated
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with transportation, storage, and disposal. City
staff also works with Mendocino County CUPA
and Environmental Health as necessary to
mitigate any potential Hazardous Waste
concerns.

SF-7.2
(Coastal)
Maintain Mendocino Coast District Hospital’s Emergency Facilities: Continue to encourage the Mendocino Coast District Hospital to maintain its emergency department and acute care facilities.

In 2019, the City Council endorsed a proposed
affiliation of Mendocino Coast Hospital with
Adventist Health. A proposition (Measure C) to
lease Mendocino Coast Hospital to Adventist
Health for the next 30 years was passed by
voters in November election.

SF-7.2
(Inland)
Support Environmental Review of Hazardous Waste Transportation, Storage and Disposal Facilities: Support a thorough environmental review for Hazardous Waste Transportation, Storage and Disposal (TSD) Facilities, including waste to energy projects, proposed in the Fort Bragg area.

All development permits and/or change in use
with industrial or manufacturing components
are reviewed for consistency with standard
Hazardous Waste Materials Business Plans.

Both Stormwater Staff and Waste Water Staff
regularly monitor and verify facilities inside the
City’s MS4 and Municipal Improvement District
to detect and prevent pollution form
Hazardous Waste and Materials associated
with transportation, storage, and disposal. City
staff also works with Mendocino County CUPA
and Environmental Health as necessary to
mitigate any potential Hazardous Waste
concerns.

Goal SF-8 (Coastal): Reduce hazards of transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.

Goal SF-8 (Inland): Minimize community exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

SF-8.1
(Coastal)
Protection from Hazardous Waste and Materials: Provide measures to protect the public health from the hazards associated with the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes (TSD Facilities).

On-going monitoring and review of Businesses
with Hazardous Materials is a condition of both
the Municipal Improvement Districts Waste
Discharge Requirement (WDR) Permit and the
MS4 Permit. These National Pollution
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Discharge Elimination Permits (NPDES) require
the City Staff regularly inspect or require selfcertification from facilities who store, manage, or transport hazardous facilities to ensure
protection of the treatment systems and
waterways. Some protective measures include
Hazardous Materials Business Plans,
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and
Waste Water Discharge Agreements, Fats Oils
and Grease Program Compliance and
secondary containment practices.

SF-8.1
(Inland)
Consider EMFs in Land Use Decisions: Consider information regarding EMF radiation from existing and new electrical transmission lines and substations in making land use decisions.

Small cell wireless Facilities proposing 5G
technologies was discussed at length in 2019.

City Council directed staff take thorough
measures through permit review to reduce
public exposure to EMF to the maximum
extent allowed by the FCC.

SF-8.2
(Coastal)
Support Environmental Review of Hazardous Waste Transportation, Storage and Disposal Facilities: Support a thorough environmental review for Hazardous Waste Transportation, Storage and Disposal (TSD) Facilities, including waste to energy projects, proposed in the Fort Bragg area.

All development permits and/or change in use
with industrial or manufacturing components
are reviewed for consistency with standard
Hazardous Waste Materials Business Plans.

Both Stormwater Staff and Waste Water Staff
regularly monitor and verify facilities inside the
City’s MS4 and Municipal Improvement District
to detect and prevent pollution form
Hazardous Waste and Materials associated
with transportation, storage, and disposal. City
staff also works with Mendocino County CUPA
and Environmental Health as necessary to
mitigate any potential Hazardous Waste
concerns.

SF-8.2
(Inland)
Siting of Schools and Other Sensitive Uses: Minimize and reduce EMF radiation levels near sensitive uses such as schools, hospitals, and playgrounds.

The review and permitting process for siting of
small cell facilities employing 5G including the
discussion and preferential protection of areas
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of sensitive populations where permitted by
the FCC.

Goal SF-9 (Coastal): Minimize community exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

SF-9.1
(Coastal)
Consider EMFs in Land Use Decisions: Consider information regarding EMF radiation from existing and new electrical transmission lines and substations in making land use decisions.

Small cell wireless Facilities proposing 5G
technologies was discussed at length in 2019.

City Council directed staff take thorough
measures in permit review to reduce public
exposure to EMF to the maximum extent
allowed by the FCC.

SF-9.2
(Coastal)
Siting of Schools and Other Sensitive Uses: Minimize and reduce EMF radiation levels near sensitive uses such as schools, hospitals, and playgrounds.

The review and permitting process for siting of
small cell facilities employing 5G including the
discussion and preferential protection of areas
of sensitive populations where permitted by
the FCC.

Noise
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal N-1: Protect City residents from harmful and annoying effects of exposure to excessive noise.

N-1.1 General Noise Levels: The maximum allowable noise levels are established in this Element.

The City continues to review proposed and
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element.

N-1.2
Reduce Noise Impacts: Avoid or reduce noise impacts first through site planning and project design. Barriers and structural changes may be used as mitigation techniques only when planning and design prove insufficient.

The City continues to review proposed and
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element.

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development proposals be reviewed with respect to Table N-4: Noise and Land Use Compatibility Standards. Noise exposure shall be determined through actual on-site noise measurements.
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element.

N-1.4
Residential and Noise Sensitive Land Use Standards: Require a standard of 45 Ldn for Policy N-1.4 Residential and Noise Sensitive Land Use Standards: Require a standard of 45 Ldn for indoor noise level for all new residential development including hotels and motels, and a standard of 60 Ldn for outdoor noise at residences. These limits shall be reduced by 5 dB for senior housing and residential care facilities.

The City continues to review proposed and
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element.

N-1.5 Non-Transportation Noise Generation: For new non-transportation noise generators, Table N-5 describes the maximum noise level at the nearest residential property line:

The City continues to review proposed and
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element.

N-1.6 Mitigate Noise Impacts: Mitigate noise impacts to the maximum feasible extent.

The City continues to review proposed and
existing development for compliance with the
Noise Element, and mitigate noise impacts to
maximum feasible extent.

Sustainability (Inland General Plan only)
Policy Objective Implementation
Goal S-1 Maximize the use of green building practices and materials in new and existing development.

S-1.1 Building Reuse: Where existing buildings in the Plan Area are structurally sound and reuse is economically feasible, reuse of buildings in whole or part is preferred.

Ongoing; the City encourage s applicants to
reuse structures.

S-1.2
Encourage Green Techniques: All green building techniques are encouraged, with preference given to techniques that address local issues, such as use of locally produced natural materials, water and energy conservation measures, and techniques that respond appropriately to Fort Bragg’s cool, rainy environment, such as passive solar design and low impact development (LID) strategies.

Ongoing; the City encourage s applicants to
implement green building techniques. In
2020 CA Sate Building Code update includes
provisions for solar panels.
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S-1.3
Municipal Green Building: All new construction of City-owned buildings shall incorporate sufficient green building methods and techniques to qualify for the equivalent of LEEDTM Certified rating. Renovation of City-owned buildings shall seek to incorporate LEEDTMprerequisites and credits, where feasible.

Upgrades to the City’s Waste Water
Treatment Plant will provide a more
efficient, cleaner method to process septic.

Goal S-2: Encourage development that minimizes the demand for non-renewable energy and reduces Green House Gas (GHG) emissions.

S-2.1 Passive Solar Design Strategies: All building and site design shall use passive solar design strategies for space heating and lighting to reduce energy demand to the extent feasible.

Implemented with changes to 2020 CA
Building Code that requires all new
construction to be solar ready.

S-2.2 Alternative Energy: Encourage the development and use of alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar, and biomass to meet Fort Bragg's energy needs.

Ongoing; the City encourages applicants to
utilize alternative sources of energy. Eight (8)
electric vehicle charging station are available
in City public parking lots.

S-2.3
Reduce Energy Demand with a goal of Net Zero Energy in New Construction. All new construction shall minimize energy use. Net zero buildings and homes are encouraged. These homes produce as much energy (through conservation, photovoltaic panels, solar hot water, wind, and geothermal) as they consume and have a net zero impact on greenhouse gas production.

Ongoing; the City encourage s applicants to
reduce energy demand.

S-2.4 Require passive solar design in new construction, where feasible, as part of Design Review.

Implemented with changes to 2020 CA
Building Code that requires all new
construction to be solar ready.

S-2.5
Use of Local and Renewable Energy: Buildings and infrastructure that create and/or use locally and renewably generated energy are encouraged. Photovoltaic and wind energy systems are encouraged. The installation of solar panels or other clean energy power generation sources over parking areas is preferred.

Ongoing; the City encourages applicants
utilize local renewable energy.

S-2.6 Climate Action Plan: Prepare and periodically update the City’s greenhouse gas inventory and Climate Action Plan in order to achieve the City’s GHG emission reduction targets.

Ongoing; City Council has requested an
update to the 2012 Climate Action Plan.

S-2.7 Energy Conservation Measures in existing Buildings: Encourage owners of existing dwellings to retrofit with energy-saving features.

Ongoing; the City encourages applicants to
utilize local renewable energy sources/
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Goal S-3: Minimize the use of potable water in new and existing development.

S-3.1 Reduce Water Use: Minimize the use of potable water in new and existing development.

Ongoing. The City implements the California
Building Code which has measures to reduce
water usage in new development.

S-3.2
Rainwater Capture: The installation of cisterns is encouraged to capture rainwater from roofs for all water needs and for flood control during heavy storms. Cisterns may be located above or below ground.

Ongoing. The Public Works reviews building
permit applications and works with
applicants seeking to provide alternative
water collection means, such as cisterns, as
allowable by the Building Code.

S-3.3
Water Conservation Education: Business/property owners shall incorporate educational programs that promote water conservation habits and practices in all hotel, restaurant, and multi-family residential development.

Ongoing. The City has initiated a Zero Waste
program to educate the community on
conservation and reuse of nonrenewable
materials.

S-3.4 Drought Tolerant Landscaping: New development shall include drought tolerant landscaping for landscaped areas in commercial and multi-family residential uses.

Ongoing. The ILUDC requires drought
tolerant, native landscaping as part of new
development projects.

Goal S-4: Reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in the City.

S-4.1 Recycling: All commercial, office, and multi-family residential developments shall provide a centralized drop-off location for recyclables and compostable materials. 2019 Housing Element update includes State
mandated program (Program H-7.1.1) to
provide a centralized drop-off location for
recyclables and compost at multifamily
developments.

S-4.2 Recycling and Reuse of Solid Waste: Comply with State requirements to reduce the volume of solid waste through recycling and reduction of solid waste. 2019 examples include Zero Waste
community outreach and education through
public workshops and site visits with local
businesses.
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Housing Element
Fort Bragg’s 6
th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by City Council on September 9, 2019 and addresses the planning period from 2019 to 2027. Section 65400 of the Government Code also requires the City to submit an annual report on the status and progress of implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan, which was submitted electronically to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 29, 2021 and as Appendix B.

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Fort Bragg City Council
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