City of Fort Bragg
GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
2022
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Fort Bragg City Council
Bernie Norvell, Mayor Jason Godeke, Vice Mayor
Tess Albin-Smith, Council Member
Lindy Peters, Council Member
Marcia Rafanan, Council Member
Planning Commission
Jeremy Logan, Chair
Scott Deitz, Planning Commissioner
Dave Jensen, Planning Commissioner
Stan Miklose, Planning Commissioner
Jary Stavely, Planning Commissioner
Prepared by:
Community Development Department
City of Fort Bragg
416 N Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Contents
Presentation Date to the City Council ............................................................................................................ 5 Date of Last General Plan Update .................................................................................................................. 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Housing Element Implementation Activities ................................................................................................. 6 Land Use Element Implementation Activity ................................................................................................. 8 Public Facilities Element Implementation Activity ....................................................................................... 9 Conservation, Open Space, Energy, and Parks Element Implementation Activity ..................................... 10 Circulation Element Implementation Activity ............................................................................................. 11 Community Design Element Implementation Activity ............................................................................... 11 Safety Element Implementation Activity ..................................................................................................... 12 Noise Element Implementation Activity ...................................................................................................... 12 Sustainability Element Implementation Activity ......................................................................................... 12 Summary of Development Activity and the General Plan(s) ....................................................................... 13 Compliance with Office of Planning and Research Guidelines ................................................................... 14 Priorities for Land Use Planning .................................................................................................................. 15 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix A – Housing Element Report (2022) ........................................................................................... 18 Appendix B – City Council Comments ....................................................................................................... 19 5 | P a g e
Presentation Date to the City Council
March 13, 2023
Date of Last General Plan Update
Coastal General Plan : 2008
Inland General Plan : 2012
Housing Element Amendement : 2019
Introduction
Government Code Section 65400 requires jurisdictions to submit an annual report on the status of the City’s General Plan to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) prior to April 1st each year. The General Plan Annual Report is intended to assess General Plan implementation, and the effectiveness of the plan to support orderly growth and development; preservation and conservation of open space and natural resources; and the efficient expenditure of public funds. The report is provided for informational purposes only.
A General Plan provides the legal framework for decision-making regarding land use, development, and conservation. State law requires that General Plans be kept current and internally consistent and that the Housing Element be updated every eight (8) years.
The City has two General Plans, the Inland General Plan, adopted in 2012, and the Coastal General Plan adopted in 2008. The City Council adopted Fort Bragg’s 6 th Cycle (2019-2027) Housing Element, which
was reviewed and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development in 2019.
The General has seven State required elements and two additional elements:
• Land Use Element - Discusses the location, distribution, and extent of various permitted land uses within the City. This element identifies standards for population density and development intensity for each type of land use.
• Public Facilities Element - Establishes the essential public facilities and services to ensure that the existing and future population of Fort Bragg is provided with the highest feasible level of public services.
• Conservation, Open Space, Energy and Parks Element- Contains the State-mandated open space and conservation elements. Emphasis is placed on protecting the City's natural resources, protecting and enhancing environmentally sensitive areas, and providing open space and parks to meet the community’s recreational needs. This element also includes specific policies and programs to ensure continued public access, preserve and enhance scenic views, protect wetlands, bluff tops, and other natural resources.
• Circulation Element - Contains policies and Levels of Service standards for the roadway system, which will be updated to reflect the Vehicle Miles Traveled. This element also contains policies for public transit, bicycle facilities, parking and transportation for the mobility impaired, taking into account the relationship between land use and transportation needs of the community. • Community Design Element - Establishes policies and programs dealing with the appearance of the community. It includes urban design guidelines to ensure that development contributes to 6 | P a g e
the community’s identity and unique sense of place, and policies to preserve historic sites and buildings.
• Safety Element - Contains policies and programs to reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage resulting from natural disasters and hazardous conditions and materials. • Noise Element - Contains policies and programs to reduce the community’s exposure to excessive noise.
Sustainability Element (Inland only) - Includes policies and programs to reduce energy use, the production of greenhouse gases, and improve the sustainability of commercial and residential development through policies and programs that encourage green building design, materials and techniques in new construction.
Housing Element - Includes policies and programs to meet the housing needs of all economic segments of the community, emphasizing increased mixed-use housing, effective utilization of infill sites, inclusionary housing, and providing additional housing for special needs groups such as seniors.
This report highlights some of the City’s activities from the 2022 calendar year and how those activities relate to the General Plans.
Housing Element Implementation Activities
Due to the continued housing crisis locally and statewide, the City has prioritized activities that meet our housing goals. Numerous activities were pursued in 2022 to implement the City’s Housing Element including the following:
The Plateau Project
The Danco Group finished their sixty-nine (69) housing unit Plateau project, which is composed of 20 Permanently Supportive Housing Units; 23 Affordable Senior Cottages; 25 Affordable Workforce Units; and a Manager’s Unit. This $27 million project includes a $250,000 investment from the City’s Housing Trust Fund, $3 million in City-secured HEAP grant funds, and a $3,089,000 IIG Grant that the City jointly submitted and endorsed. The project broke ground January 2021, and received Temporary Occupancy Certificate in October 2022. The project implemented the following General Plan policies:
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Long-Term Care at 350 Cypress St.
Funded by a Community Development Block Grant, this 12-unit long-term residential care facility for disabled adults received coastal development approval in 2021, and a building permit was issued in April of 2022. The first phase of the project (4-units) will be completed in 2023. Parent’s and Friend’s Inc. is actively seeking funding for the other 8-units (site work and utilities completed fro all 12-units).
This project will provide housing for disabled adults requiring 24-hour care including both ambulatory, non-ambulatory, and bedridden.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) In 2022, the City processed applications for the construction of 17 new ADUs. In addition, the City allocated grant funds to revise and update ADU/JADU regulations in both the Inland and Coastal Land Use Code. The revised amendments are expected to be completed by June 2023.
General Plan Relevance: Policy H-1.6 Infill Housing: Encourage housing development on existing infill sites in order to efficiently utilize existing infrastructure. Goal H-2 Expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with special housing needs such as the elderly, the disabled, households with very low to moderate incomes, and first time home buyers. Policy H-2.1 Available Funding Sources: Utilize County, State and Federal programs and other funding sources that provide housing opportunities for lowerincome and special needs households. Program H-2.7.1 Continue to provide expedited permit processing and reasonable accommodation program to projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities. Encourage developers of supportive housing to develop projects targeted for persons with disabilities, including those with developmental disabilities. Place info about the reasonable accommodation program on the City’s website.
General Plan Relevance: Goal H-1 Provide a range of housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, apartments, and other housing types to meet the housing needs of all economic segments of the community. Policy H-1.6 Infill Housing: Encourage housing development on existing infill sites in order to efficiently utilize existing infrastructure. Program H-1.7.4: Attract Multi-Unit Developers. Work to attract multi-unit housing developers to the Fort Bragg Market place. Goal H-2 Expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with special housing needs such as the elderly, the disabled, households with very low to moderate incomes, and first time home buyers. Policy H-2.4 Increase Affordable Housing Development: Encourage the construction of housing units which are affordable to households with very low to moderate incomes.
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Tiny Homes Ordinance
In 2022, the City adopted Ordinance 980-2022 which established regulations to allow Tiny Homes in the City of Fort Bragg. In 2023 the City will extend this ordinance to the Coastal Zone (CLUDC Amendment).
Community Land Trust (CLT)
In 2022, the City continued supporting the formation and development of a community land trust focused on providing homeownership opportunities to households earning up to 120% of the area median income.
This effort allowed for the establishment of a new 501c3 nonprofit - Housing Mendocino Coast, which is well positioned to serve as adjunct staff to the City and support housing opportunities for local workforce.
Land Use Element Implementation Activity
The Land Use Elements of the City’s General Plans provide an overview of the long-term development goals for the City. This element was implemented through the following activities in 2022:
Blue Economy
The City is actively facilitating a regional conversation to explore how a strategic approach to opportunities within the “Blue Economy” could improve local livelihoods and wages, while also nurturing healthy marine ecosystems. Withthe support of CA Sea Grant and other local oragniations, the City hosted a four day event - Blue Economy Symposium & Learning Festival.
General Plan Relevance: Policy H-1.3 Secondary Dwelling Units: Continue to facilitate the construction of secondary dwelling units on residential properties. Program H-1.3.1 Secondary Dwelling Unit Design: Continue to implement the City’s free secondary unit program to provide affordable and aesthetically pleasing second unit designs for the development of secondary units in Fort Bragg. Program H-1.3.2 No Development Impact Fees for Secondary Units: Continue to refrain from charging Capacity Fees for second units.
General Plan Relevance:
Program H-1.3.5 Allow Tiny Homes as Second Units: Consider revising the zoning ordinance so that people can park mobile residencies (residences built under the vehicle code) as a second unit, so long as the residence looks like a house … General Plan Relevance: Program H-2.4.4 Consider Community Land Trust: Complete research regarding Community Land Trust and consider working with community partners to establish a Community Land Trust that serves Fort Bragg. Program H-2.8.2 Inter-Agency Cooperation: Continue to work with private, non-profit, County, and State agencies to provide transitional housing, supportive services and emergency housing for the homeless.
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Momentum from this event spurred the City to request $898,990 in grant funds from the California Coastal Commission, which was approved in October 2022. This investment will result in a Communication & Engagement Plan, Noyo Harbor Blue Economy Visioning, Resiliency & Implementation Plan, as well as a Local Coastal Coastal Program Amendment to incorporate findings.
Small Business Development
The City continues to implement Community Development Block Grant Programs for the Business Assistance Loan Program and Microenterprise Technical Assistance. Additionally, the City received funds from the California Public Utilities Commission to fund pre-construction work related to deployment of municapal broadband infrastructure. Additionally, in an effort to increase economic opportunities, the City adopted Ordinance 979-22 to amend the Inland Land Use and Development Code to allow for indoor cannabis cultivation and amended the specific land use standards and zoning for cannabis dispensaries.
Public Facilities Element Implementation Activity
Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides direction and guidance for the City on carefully planning and managing its capital infrastructure assets. The following CIP projects were completed in 2022:
C.V. Starr Center LED Lighting Project
C.V. Starr Men’ Locker Room Floor Rehabilitation Project C.V. Starr Watt Stopper Upgrade Project
2021 Cure In Place Pipe Project
General Plan Relevance: Coastal Goal LU-8 Encourage a mixture of commercial fishing, recreational boating and fishing, mixed commercial and visitor-serving uses consistent with coastal access policies. Inland Goal LU-4 Promote the economic vitality of the City’s existing commercial areas. Coastal Program LU-6.1.1: Work with the County of Mendocino, the Noyo Harbor District and other agencies to develop and adopt a Noyo Harbor Plan establishing standards for conservation and development for the entire Noyo River drainage area.
General Plan Relevance: Goal LU-4 Promote the economic vitality of the City’s existing commercial areas.
A CIP General Plan Analysis is completed annually. The 2022 Analysis can be found on the City’s website.
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Conservation, Open Space, Energy, and Parks Element
Implementation Activity
Bainbridge Park Upgrades
In 2022, the City secured grant funding from the State to conduct improvements to upgrade Bainbridge Park. Public Works has designed new soccer fields and play equipment.
Municipal Separate Storm Water System (MS4)
The City prepared a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Annual Report, submitted on October 14, 2022. This report lists the City’s activities performed during the previous fiscal year concerning the Storm Water Management Plan. Examples of this effort include: 1) education and outreach to community members and contractors; 2) prevention of industrial pollutants from regulated facilities; 3) various community clean-up events; 4) trash standards; and 5) ensuring storm drains are clear and free of debris; and incorporating new self-certification forms for land-owners who are required to maintain LID features on their sites.
Circulation Element Implementation Activity
In 2022, the City replaced of 1,700 linear feet of storm drain including new drain inlets along Maple Street, road paving, and six alleyways as well as the replacement of several sections of sidewalk with accessible (ADA) curb ramps. Additionally, the City replaced 17 school zone radar speed signs with new solarpowered electronic speed detector signs along Chestnut, Sanderson, Lincoln, and Dana Streets near the General Plan Relevance: Policy OS-9.3 Recreational Facilities: Provide recreational facilities to meet the needs of all Fort Bragg citizens, especially children and teenagers.
General Plan Relevance: IGP Policy OS-6.3 /CGP Policy OS-9.2: 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. CGP Policy OS-10.2: 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 longterm 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. IGP Policy OS-6.5 Municipal Activities to Protect and Restore Water Quality: The City shall promote both the 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 nonstormwater runoff, and alteration of physical, chemical, or biological features of the landscape.
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school zones. Additionally, the City successfully secured a grant from the Mendocino Council of Government’s Overall Work Program to address the parking in-lieu fee which has been waived for more than 10 years consecutively.
Community Design Element Implementation Activity
In April, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution approving updated Citywide Design Guidelines. In addition to protecting the visual resources of the coast and the historic character of the City, the design guidelines also encourage green building practices. The City also engaged in a Code Enforcement Program to encourage business owners in the downtown commercial area to improve the visual character of their properties and abate nuisance conditions. Additionally, the City regularly hosted quarterly meetings with downtown business owners to increase activity in the downtown. The City also helped fund the Alleyway Art Project which resulted in the creation of nine public art murals.
Safety Element Implementation Activity
In addition to meeting the goals of the Circulation Element, the Maple Street Project also accomplished Safety Goals. In 2022, the City implemented a Care Response Unit Program to better meet the needs of the Community.
General Plan Relevance: IGP Program C1.3.2: Through the Capital Improvement Plan and related impact fees, the City shall ensure that adequate funds are provided to maintain the existing circulation network, and where feasible upgrade it to “complete street” design. IGP Program C-11.6.1: Continue to provide traffic controls and well-lit intersections in areas with a high volume of pedestrian movement. IGP Program C-7.1.1: Revise the Inland Land Use and Development Code to reduce parking requirements for: 1) affordable and senior housing developments; 2) commercial and mixed-use projects within a reasonable walking distance of downtown; and 3) small infill projects in areas with an abundance of on-street parking. CGP Program C-5.1.1: Continue, and update, as needed, the City's parking in-lieu fee program for the Central Business District.
General Plan Relevance: IGP Program CD-1.1.1: Periodically update the Citywide Design Guidelines. IGP Program CD-1.4.1/CGP Program CD-2.6.1: Continue to implement and enforce the City’s nuisance abatement ordinance, and update it, as necessary, to ensure that property values are maintained throughout the City. IGP Policy CD-2.3/CGP Policy CD-3.3 Economic Vitality: Continue to support the economic diversity and vitality of downtown businesses. IGP Policy CD-7.1/CGP Policy CD-8.1 Public Art: Encourage the provision of murals, fountains, sculptures, and other forms of public art in public spaces and parks. 12 | P a g e
Noise Element Implementation Activity
In 2022, City staff reviewed over 80 planning entitlements. The Noise Element is used to assess whether a project will generate a noise levels that will impact public health, safety, and wellbeing. Projects that were reviewed and determined to be above the allowable decibels were conditioned for consistency.
Sustainability Element Implementation Activity
The Inland General Plan Sustainability Element is mostly implemented through the activities of developers. For example, the City streamlined permitting for 19 roof-top solar systems for residences in the City. Additionally, in response to the drought the City engaged in education and outreach regarding water conservation strategies, and through state funding, provided kits to help reduce residential water use. Additionally, the new Citywide Design Guidelines now incorporate “Preferred Standards” for green building. Another important project is the installation of a Biosolids Dryer at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. This equipment is essential for diverting waste from landfills and making the biosolids useable for agricultural fertilizer. Further, the City adopted ordinance 978-2022 which creates a target for organic waste disposal of 75% by 2025. This ordinance complies with SB 1383.
Summary of Development Activity and the General Plan(s) The Community Development Department reviews and processes land use entitlements and building permits in compliance with the Inland and Coastal Land Use and Development Codes. This requires a General Consistency analysis for which the finding must be made that a project is consistent with the General Plan. City staff use the General Plan policies to evaluate the project and when necessary add conditions to achieve consistency.
General Plan Relevance: IGP Policy SF-2.2/CGP Policy SF-3.2 Storm Drainage: Continue to maintain effective flood drainage systems and regulate construction to minimize flood hazards. Goal SF-6 Maintain effective police services. Goal SF-7 Maintain an effective medical emergency response system.
General Plan Relevance: IGP Policy 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. Policy S-3.1 Reduce Water Use: Minimize the use of potable water in new and existing development. Policy 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. 13 | P a g e
Staff conducted a General Plan Analysis for 51 discretionary permit applications in 2022. 1 The City received a record number of design review permits for murals proposed by the Alleyway Art Project which accounts for much of the increase in permit processing. There were also significantly more CDP applications than the two prior years.
Application Type 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total 44 46 53 68 33 55 83
Use Permits 7 2 3 4 1 4 7
Minor Use Permit 3 5 5 5 7 6 4
Coastal Development
Permit
7 3 9 14 2 6 15
Design Review 4 5 3 2 3 6 20
Subdivision 2 0 0 0 2 2 2
Lot Line Adjustments 2 2 2 1 0 3 1
Limited Term Permit 16 27 29 36 17 27 32
Variance 1 0 0 5 1 1 2
Additionally, in 2022, staff processed the following applications:
Application Type 2022
Cannabis Business Permit 3
Mobile Vending Unit 1
Sidewalk Vending Permit 1
Pre-Application Conference 4
Sign Permits 10
Livestock Permit 1
In 2021, the Planning Commission adopted the practice of documenting all project approvals with a resolution. Each resolution for either approval of denial of a project includes required findings that are outlined in the Land Use and Development Codes, including consistency with the General Plan and any required special conditions. The table below shows the significant increase in resolutions approved by 1 Limited Term Permits do not undergo General Plan Analysis. 14 | P a g e
Planning Commission.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Resolutions
Adopted 2 6 6 8 2 12 29
Building Permits
During 2022, the Community Development Department and Public Works Department collectively reviewed 136 building permit applications. Of these permits, 19 were for the construction of new housing units including accessory dwelling units. One permit was submitted for the conversion of a motel to longterm residential which will result in 21 new housing units.
Compliance with Office of Planning and Research Guidelines The General Plans generally comply with OPR’s general plan guidelines with the following exceptions:
Neither General Plan includes the required Environmental Justice Element. However, an Environmental Justice Element is optional to the City of Fort Bragg because poverty levels and environmental contamination is not high enough to trigger the need for an EJ Element. The Environmental Justice Element is required by statute to do the following:
An environmental justice element, or related goals, policies, and objectives integrated in other elements, must identify the disadvantaged communities within the area covered by the general plan of the city, if the city has a disadvantaged community. The environmental justice element, or related environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives integrated in other elements, shall do all of the following:
(A) Identify objectives and policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include, but are not limited to, the reduction of pollution exposure, including the improvement of air quality, and the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity.
(B) Identify objectives and policies to promote civic engagement in the public decision-making process.
(C) Identify objectives and policies that prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
The City should explore if its General Plans comply with Office of Planning & Research Fire Hazard Planning Technical Advisory which was adopted in 2020 by the State of California and may require the City to add new policies to the Safety Element.
The City engages in consultation with Native American tribes on all planning projects and planning regulations and General Plan updates as required by state law.
The City has an updated Housing Element.
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Priorities for Land Use Planning
The City Council has identified the following general planning priorities for 2022 and 2023:
The City continued its moratorium on the In-Lie parking fees for BCD development projects. The City is developing a CBD Parking Strategy and is in the process of hiring a consultant for this work.
The City is engaging in a parcel by parcel study of development limitations in the Harbor for the Blue Economy Project
The City has adopted an ADU and tiny Home ordinance and housing production and affordability remain key issues in the City that will continue to be addressed in the coming years. 1n 2023 the Local Coastal Program will be amended to incorporate all State requirements for housing development including new standards for ADUs, tiny homes, inclusionary housing and more. The City is engaged in litigation with the Skunk Train to ensure that the Mill Site is subject to the same development standards as the rest of Fort Bragg.
The City is planning and engineering a raw waterline project that will replace the existing line.
While the City has accomplished a lot in the 10 years/14 years since the General Plans were adopted, the following remain as future activities for consideration:
Housing Element:
Program H-1.3.3 Develop Amnesty/Legalization Program for Illegal Residential Units: Continue to provide a legalization program for illegal residential units, especially second units, that includes requiring property owners to undertake improvements to meet the requirements of the current building code.
Program H-1.6.2: Planning Incentives: Consider adopting planning incentives for new residential development on infill sites.
Program H-1.7.2: Site Improvements. Obtain grant funding for off-site improvements in support of affordable multi-unit housing projects.
Program H-1.7.7: Simplify Design Review for Small Residential Projects. Continue the process of revising the Design Review Guidelines to make them more effective. Consider exempting 3 and/or 4 unit projects from the need to obtain a Design Review permit and/or consider simplifying the Design Review requirements for 3 and 4 unit projects.
Program H-1.7.10: Tiny Home Community. Consider adopting new zoning regulations to allow for small home subdivisions, with small individual parcel ownership, in all residential zoning districts.
Consider changing the minimum lot size and minimum parcel dimensions of the LUDC to accommodate tiny home communities as part of a planned unit development. Program H-1.7.12: Mitigation Banks. Consider establishing a habitat and/or wetland mitigation bank with a non-profit Land Trust to establish an offsite mitigation bank for impacts to wetlands and ESHA communities.
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Program H-4.1.2 Reduce Capacity Fees for Smaller Units: Consider charging water and sewer capacity fees based on the size of the unit (either square feet or number of bedrooms) in order to ensure that each unit pays its fair share for capacity costs.
Inland General Plan
Program OS-5.1.1: Work with organizations and private property owners to enhance the City’s watercourses for habitat preservation and recreation.
Program OS-9.1.1: Establish and update periodically a Park and Open Space Development Impact Fee
Program OS-9.4.1: Provide additional playground facilities and basketball courts at appropriate locations within neighborhoods.
Program C-8.1.1: Work with the property owners to obtain temporary use, in the event of an emergency, of the logging road that begins on Cypress Street and provides access to Highway 20 (aka the A&W Haul Road), east of Fort Bragg.
Program CD-2.5.2 Locate an area where a pocket park or a small plaza could be established for public gatherings, street fairs, concerts, and similar outdoor public events. Program CD-7.1.2: Consider implementing an ongoing outdoor sculpture exhibit adjacent to City Hall and/or in other locations, with an emphasis on supporting and showcasing local artists and reflecting the cultural life of the community.
Program S-2.2.1: Revise the City’s Zoning Ordinance to allow small wind, solar and geothermal systems for on-site use as a permitted use in all zones within the City. Program S-4.2.2: Continue to implement the City’s Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Ordinance. Periodically review the ordinance and consider increasing the target diversion amounts.
Coastal General Plan
Program LU-3.1.4 Utilize City-owned land at the Guest House Museum, Town Hall, and City Hall for historic and cultural uses, public assembly, and entertainment. Program OS-1.2.1: Update the mapping of environmentally sensitive habitat areas as new information becomes available.
Program OS-2.1.4: Seek Federal and State funding for the repair of streambank erosion, planting of riparian vegetation to stabilize creek banks, and removal of debris obstructing waterflow. Program OS-6.3.1: Revise the Coastal LUDC to allow alternative energy facilities for on- site use as a conditional use in all zones within the City. Solar energy facilities for on-site use shall be allowed as a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Program OS-17.1.2: Establish a Park and Open Space Trust Fund as required by the Quimby Act and Government Code Sections 66000-66011.
Policy C-6.1 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 17 | P a g e
the LCP including, but not limited to, the wetland, environmentally sensitive habitat area, public access, and visual protection policies.
Conclusion
On March 13, 2023 the Fort Bragg City Council reviewed and accepted the General Plan Progress Report for 2022. Additional City Council comments received at the meeting are included as Appendix B.
This report, including the annual Housing Element Report (Appendix A), shall be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by the April 1st deadline.
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Appendix A – Housing Element Report (2022)
Fort Bragg’s 6th 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 requires that the City to submit an annual report on the status and progress of implementing the Housing Element.
The City completed the 2022 Annual Housing Element Report and submitted it directly into California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) database on March 28, 2023. This on-line system provides information to HCD, and is included herein for the benefit of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. Data is collected on an excel spreadsheet, which contains the following sheets:
Table A Housing Development Applications Submitted
Table A2 Annual Building Activity Summary Report – New Construction, Entitles, Permits, and Completed Units
Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress – Permitted Units Issued by Affordability Table C Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Needs Table D Program Implementation Status pursuant to Government Code section 65583 Table E Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to Government Code section 65915.7 Table F Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c)
Table F2 Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2
Table G Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, pursuant to Government Code section 65400.1 Table H Locally Owned Surplus Sites
Table I Units Constructed Pursuant to Government Code 65852.21 and Applications for Lot Splits Pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 (SB9)
Table J Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Summary
LEAP Reporting
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Appendix B – City Council Comments
City Council reviewed the 2022 General Plan Annual Report on Monday, March 18, 2023. City Council accepted the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2020 Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the following comments: