Lake Elsinore City Council
April 22, 2025

CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE

GENERAL PLAN
2024 PROGRESS REPORT
PREPARED FOR:

THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
COMPLETED BY:

CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(951) 674-3124

TO BE REVIEWED BY CITY COUNCIL ON
APRIL 22, 2025
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5 Introduction
Purpose and Nature of a General Plan
Each city and county in California must prepare a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide its future. The General Plan is a city’s constitution for future development. The general and specific policies of the General Plan serve as the basis for the City’s land use decisions and provides both the interested public and the decision-makers a practical and implementable policy vision for the future.

This General Plan includes text describing the City’s Goals and Policies associated with each General Plan Element and illustrations mapping the generalized locations of future land uses.

Goals are general statements outlining the City’s values or intent for particular topics and are open-ended visionary expressions. Policies are statements that help guide the City’s actions.

The 2011 General Plan, which was adopted by the Lake Elsinore City Council on December 13, 2011, contains three (3) major Plan Chapters: Community Form, Public Safety and Welfare, and Resource Protection and Preservation. The seven elements that were required at the time of adoption are covered in these chapters as shown in Table 1.

Table 1, General Plan Content
Lake Elsinore
Plan Chapters Elements Covered Issues Covered
Community Form
(Chapter 2.0)
Land Use
Circulation
Housing
Neighborhoods, housing, circulation, urban design, parks and recreation, special treatment areas.

Public Safety and
Welfare (Chapter

3.0)
Public Safety
Noise
Flooding, seismic activity, wildfires, hazards and
hazardous materials, community facilities and services, fire and police, utilities, schools, libraries, air quality, noise, and telecommunications.

Resource Protection
and Preservation
(Chapter 4.0)
Conservation
Open Space
Biological resources, MSHCP, open space, water
resources, mineral resources, cultural and paleontological resources, historic preservation, aesthetics, greenhouse gas emissions/sustainable environment, and energy
conservation
Purpose of the General Plan Annual Report
California Government Code Section 65400 requires the City to annually prepare a report regarding the status of the General Plan and progress on its implementation to City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Page 3
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5 Development Department (HCD) each year. However, other than the required annual reports regarding progress on the Housing Element implementation, the City has not submitted prior annual reports regarding the General Plan overall. As such, this report also incorporates data from the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2024.

The purpose of the Annual Progress Report (APR) is to provide City Council with an update of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan. This enables the City Council to determine whether changes are needed to the General Plan’s policies or implementation programs in order for the City to achieve its stated vision. Attachment 2 to this General Plan Annual Progress Report is a copy of the Housing Element APR, also required by Government Code Section 65400 on the status of the Housing Element and the City’s progress in its implementation. The Housing Element APR has separate reporting requirements and forms, which have been submitted electronically by the City prior to April 1 of each year.

To assist in the review of the General Plan Progress Report, this report presents the following information:
•Amendments to the General Plan adopted by the City Council since the current General Plan’s adoption on December 13, 2011.
•Proposed amendments to the General Plan that were underway, but not yet adopted, as of December 31, 2024.
•Attachment 1 which identifies:
a. General Plan implementation programs that have been completed, are in- progress, or are ongoing activities of the City.
b. General Plan implementation programs that have not yet been initiated.

Adopted General Plan Amendments
State law (Government Code Section 65358) allows each mandatory element of the General Plan to be amended up to four times each calendar year. This allows the General Plan to remain a current document responsive to the community’s needs. Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City. Amendments to the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2024 are listed in Table 2.

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5 Table 2, Amendments to the General Plan (2012 – 2023) Amendment
Number
Action Applicant Description
GPA 2012-01 CC Resolution
No. 2016-077
Adopted
6/14/2016
Pacific Clay General Plan Amendment to change Land Use
Designation to SP (Alberhill Villages Specific
Plan)
GPA 2012-03 CC Resolution
No. 2015-035,
Adopted
7/14/2015
Spectrum
Communities
(David Salene)
General Plan Amendment to change Land Use
Designation from Low-Medium Density
Residential and Low Density Residential to
Specific Plan (Terracina Specific Plan)
GPA 2013-01 CC Resolution
No. 2013-018,
Adopted
4/23/2013
City of Lake
Elsinore
Modifying the General Plan Compatibility
Matrix (Appendix B) compatible zones in the
"Lakeside" designation, adding the "Floodway"
designation, and adding the "L Lakeshore" and
"P-I Public/Institutional zones"; relocating the
non-residential areas of Annexation No. 81 from
the North Central Sphere District to the Business
District; relocating the residential areas of
Annexation No. 81 to the Lake Elsinore Hills
District.; relocating the commercial area on the
west side of Lake Street, between Running Deer
and Mountain, from the Lakeview District to the
Alberhill District; and changing the Land Use
Designation of the Cemetery from "Limited
Industrial" to "Public/Institutional."
GPA 2013-02 CC Resolution
No. 2013-057,
Adopted
8/27/2013
City of Lake
Elsinore
2014-2021 Housing Element (5 th Cycle) and
amendment of Land Use Element for
infrastructure analysis of three unincorporated
communities in accordance with SB 244
requirements.

GPA 2013-03 CC Resolution
No. 2013-067,
Adopted
12/10/2013
City of Lake
Elsinore
Corrects the boundaries of the East Lake Specific
Plan as shown on the General Plan Land Use
Map to include existing residential subdivisions
south of Skylark Drive, north of Corydon, east of
Union Street and along both sides of Palomar
Street.

GPA 2013-04 CC Resolution
No. 2013-067,
Adopted
12/10/2013
City of Lake
Elsinore
Corrects various Land Use Designations on the
General Plan Land Use Map in the Lake View
District to accurately reflect existing single-
family residential subdivisions and property
currently zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
as ”Low Medium Residential”; property owned
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District as “Public/Institutional” and existing
apartment complexes as “High Density
Residential”.

GPA 2014-02 CC Resolution
No. 2014-071,
Adopted
9/23/2014
City of Lake
Elsinore
GPA as part of the Consistency Zoning Project -
Phase IV, add the R-H Hillside Single-Family
Residential Zone as a compatible zone in the
Hillside Residential Designation on the General
Plan/Zoning Compatibility Matrix; Change the
General Plan Land Use Map Figure 2.1A to show
properties developed with existing water tanks
and facilities owned by the Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District as "Public/Institutional;
"and change the Land Use Designation of the
existing R-E Estate Single-Family Residential
Zoned property in the Country Club Heights
District to "Low Density Residential".

GPA 2014-03 CC Resolution
No. 2015-048,
Adopted on
5/26/2015
City of Lake
Elsinore
Amend the General Plan’s Circulation Element
(GPA 2014-03) and Table HD-T2 of the Historic
District Plan to: 1) Amend Figure 2.3 (Roadway
Classifications) to relocate a designated Collector
(2-lanes/68’ ROW) from Diamond Circle to Pete
Lehr Drive and to change the designation of
Spring Street between Collier Avenue and Flint
Street from Secondary (90 foot right-of-way) to
Collector (68 foot right-a-way) or other
appropriate designation.
2) Delete any text regarding the extension of
Diamond Circle from Campbell Street and
replace with Pete Lehr Drive connection to
Diamond Circle.
3) Amend Table HD-T2 of the Historic District
Plan to reflect the above-described change in the
designation of Spring Street.
4) Make any other appropriate changes to the
General Plan that are needed for consistency
with the above-described revisions. Amend the
General Plan’s Circulation Element (GPA 2014-
03) and Table HD-T2 of the Historic District Plan
to:
1) Amend Figure 2.3 (Roadway Classifications)
to relocate a designated Collector (2-lanes/68’
ROW) from Diamond Circle to Pete Lehr Drive
and to change the designation of Spring Street
between Collier Avenue and Flint Street from
Secondary (90 foot right-of-way) to Collector (68
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5 foot right-a-way) or other appropriate
designation.
2) Delete any text regarding the extension of
Diamond Circle from Campbell Street and
replace with Pete Lehr Drive connection to
Diamond Circle.
3) Amend Table HD-T2 of the Historic District
Plan to reflect the above-described change in the
designation of Spring Street.
4) Make any other appropriate changes to the
General Plan that are needed for consistency
with the above-described revisions.

GPA 2014-03 CC Resolution
No. 2015-041,
Adopted
4/12/2016
Bruce Vinci,

RHW, LLC
Amend the General Plan Land Use Designations
of two parcels from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential and one parcel
from Hillside Residential to Low Density
Residential subject to the completion of
Annexation No. 84 for properties located north
of Greenwald Avenue on Dowling Street
extension.

GPA 2014-04
(Adopted as
GPA 2014-03)
CC Resolution
No. 2015-041,
Adopted
4/12/2016
Bruce Vinci,

RHW, LLC
Amend the General Plan Land Use Designations
of two parcels from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential and one parcel
from Hillside Residential to Low Density
Residential subject to the completion of
Annexation No. 84 for properties located north
of Greenwald Avenue on Dowling Street
extension.

GPA No. 2015-
01 CC Resolution
No. 2015-076,
Adopted
8/25/2015
City of Lake
Elsinore
Cleanup amendments which changes the land
designation for property under ownership by the
Regional Conservation Authority, an existing
industrial complex and property fronting State
Highway 74 already zoned R-3 High Density
Residential.

GPA No. 2016-
01 CC Resolution
2017-133,
Adopted 11-
28-2017
City of Lake
Elsinore
General Plan Amendment amending Land Use
Designations and boundaries of East Lake
Specific Plan and related Circulation Element
changes.

GPA No. 2017-
01 CC Resolution
No. 2017-044,
Adopted
3/28/2017
City of Lake
Elsinore
A technical amendment to correct a mapping
error by reverting the General Plan Land Use
Designation of Low Density Residential to Low-
Medium Density Residential for Assessor Parcel
Numbers 379-150-001, 002, 041 thru 044
GPA 2018-01 CC Resolution
2019-047,
Adopted
Eric Werner,
Nichols Road
Partners, LLC
Change of the Land Use Designation of southern

27.1 acres of the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan
project site from “General Commercial” to
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GPA 2018-02 CC Resolution
2018-128,
Adopted
9/25/2018
City of Lake
Elsinore
Amended the General Plan Land Use
designation of properties identified as Assessor’s
Parcel Nos. 377-242-003 through -007, -012, -013,
-023, -028 and -029 from Gateway Commercial
(GWC) to Business Professional (BP); properties
identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 377-242-014
through -016, -018, -020 through -022, and -030;
and 377-243-001 through -011, -013, -015 through
-019 from Gateway Commercial (GWC) to
General Commercial (GC); and properties
located from Flint Street along its northern edge,
southwesterly to the edge of the Lake and
generally bounded by Riley Street and the Lake
Elsinore Outlet Channel on the west and Ellis
Street and Chestnut Street on the east from
Business Professional (BP), Commercial Mixed
Use (CMU), Downtown Recreation (DR),
Floodway (F), General Commercial (GC), High
Density Residential (HDR), Medium Density
Residential (MDR), Open Space (OS), Public
Institutional (P/I), and Residential Mixed Use
(RMU) to Specific Plan (SP); and amended
Appendix A of the General Plan to add a
summary of the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan
GPA 2020-02
(PA 2019-64)
CC Resolution
No. 2021-31,
Adopted 4-13-
2021
Ilan Golcheh,
Golcheh Group
Changed the Land Use Designation of property
located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Street
and Riverside Drive (APN 379-111-014) from
Residential Mixed Use (RMU) to General
Commercial (GC);
GPA No. 2021-
01 (PA 2021-18)
CC Resolution
No. 2022-92,
Adopted 8-23-
2022
City of Lake
Elsinore
2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) and
amendment of General Plan Chapter 3.0 (Public
Safety and Welfare) addressing the Safety
Element and the Environmental Justice Element
as required by State law.

GPA No. 2023-
02 (PA-2023-22)
CC Resolution
No. 2023-82
Adopted 9-26-
2023
City of Lake
Elsinore
Amended the General Plan Land Use
Designation of the properties Identified as
Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 363-240-006, 010, 012, 014,
015, 022, 024, 025, 029, 031, 033, 039, 363-241-025,
050, 057, 064, and 363-250-001 through 012 from
Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR).

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5 Proposed General Plan Amendments
Six General Plan Amendments are pending consideration by the City Council pursuant to State law.

GPA No. 2014-01
Proposed mixed-use development located on the northeastern shore of Lake Elsinore at the intersection of Line Street and Lakeshore Drive. The proposed project consists of applications for a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2014-01), Specific Plan (SPN 2016-01), Zone Change (ZC 2014- 03), Tentative Parcel Map (PM 37115), Commercial Design Review (CDR 2014-04) and Residential Design Review (RDR 2014-03). These applications would allow for the development of the subject property with a five-story hotel, five-story residential condominiums, a five-story residential and commercial mixed use building, five detached residential villas, commercial retail uses, hotel meeting space, drive aisles, parking lots, and water quality basins.

GPA No. 2020-03
Proposed development located on northwestern corner of Machado Street and Audrey Drive.

The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2020-03) from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, Zone Change (PZC 2020-02), Residential Design Review (PDR 2020-22), and Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 2020-04). The applications would allow for the development of six (6) two story duplex buildings with a total of 12 residential dwelling units and related site improvements on an approximately 1.02-acre site.

GPA No. 2021-22
Proposed development located on the north side of Minthorn Street between Chaney Street and Collier Avenue. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2021-02) from Limited Manufacturing to General Commercial, Zone Change (ZC 2021-02), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2022-25) and Industrial Design Review (2021-03). These applications propose to construct a one-story, 9,875 sq. ft. warehouse building, a one-story, 3,000 sq. ft. office building and related improvements, outdoor storage area as an accessory use on an approximately 2.64- acre site.

GPA No. 2022-01
Proposed development located on the north side of Grand Avenue between Russel Street and Kathryn Way. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-01) from General Commercial and High Density Residential to Industrial, Zone Change (ZC 2022-02), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2022-17) and Commercial Design Review (CDR 2022-12). These applications propose to construct four (4) warehouse buildings ranging in size from GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Page 9
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GPA No. 2023-01
Proposed development generally located southeast of the intersection of Diamond Drive and Hawthorn Street on the existing motorsport track and is located within the East Lake Specific Plan. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-01) to amend and modify the circulation element concerning Planning Area 2 of the East Lake Specific Plan, Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2021-01), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2021-14), Industrial Design Review (IDR 2021-07), Variance (VAR 2021-03), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 2021-07), and Development Agreement (DA 2023-01). These applications propose to develop three (3) High-Cube Logistic Buildings ranging in size from 243,370 sq. ft. to 249,597 sq. ft. and related infrastructure and site improvements on an approximately 123-acre site.

GPA No. 2023-03
Proposed development located on the east side of Lakeshore Drive between Chaney Street and Matich Street. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2023-03) from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential Mixed Use, Zone Change (ZC 2023-05), Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2023-14), and Residential Design Review (RDR 2023-08). These applications propose a mixed-use three-story development including 36 Residential Condominium Units, 3 retail-commercial units and related site improvements on an approximately 1.22 acre site.

GPA No. 2024-01
Proposed development located south of Wasson Canyon Road and east of Interstate 15. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2024-01) from Business Professional and Hillside Residential to the Business Professional, Medium Density Residential, and Floodway designations, Zone Change (ZC 2024-01), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2024-01), and Industrial Design Review (IDR 2024-01), and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 2024-01). These applications propose an industrial development with four buildings and related site improvements on an approximately 61-acre site.

GPA No. 2024-02
Proposed development located on north of Kings Highway and south of Nichols Road. The proposed project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2024-02) from Low-Medium Residential and Residential Mixed Use to Specific Plan with the subject site being added to the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan, Zone Change (ZC 2024-02), Specific Plan Amendment (SP 2024-04), Industrial Design Review (IDR 2024-02), and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 2024-04).

These applications propose a 1,054,794 square-foot logistics center and related site improvements on an approximately 73.67 acre site.

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5 Overall General Plan Update
The City of Lake Elsinore has begun a comprehensive update of the City’s 2011 General Plan. The General Plan Update will develop a comprehensive and internally consistent General Plan with updated goals, policies, and objectives that are consistent with the major policy directions of the City of Lake Elsinore and is expected to guide the City for the next twenty years. The update includes a robust community engagement program that will help the City identify the priorities of residents, the business community, and property owners. The intent of the General Plan Update is to create a new General Plan with goals and policies reflecting community and decision-maker input and responding to State legal requirements. The General Plan will be concise, user-friendly, and easy to comprehend, and will create an easier and faster path for approval of development proposals that are consistent with the General Plan. It will separate each of the mandatory general plan elements into separate chapters.

The 2021-2029 Housing Element (part of Planning Application No. 2021-18/General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01, described above), as adopted by the City Council, will be incorporated as a separately bound chapter. The City is also preparing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) as a standalone document. The CAAP will provide goals, strategies, and actions to enable the City to achieve or exceed greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals; climate adaptation and resilience strategies; and a means of reporting and monitoring the effectiveness of the plan. The CAAP will update the City’s current GHG emissions reduction targets to align with state and regional targets to include those established by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), integrate current climate science, and incorporate an equity framework.

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5 Attachments:

Attachment A. City of Lake Elsinore 2011 General Plan: 2024 Progress Report Attachment B. 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Page 12
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5 Attachment A. City of Lake Elsinore 2011 General Plan: 2024 Progress Report GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT A-1

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CHAPTER 2.0 COMMUNITY FORM
Land Use Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs
Goal 1 Create a diverse and integrated balance of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and open space land uses.

1.1 Promote innovative site design, and
encourage the preservation of unique
natural features, such as steep slopes,
watercourses, canyons, ridgelines, rock
formations, and open space with
recreational opportunities.

1.2 Encourage development of unified or
clustered community-level and
neighborhood-level commercial centers
and discourage development of strip
commercial uses.

1.3 Encourage the development of sit-down
restaurant establishments where
appropriate and discourage the
proliferation of drive-through fast food
establishments.

1.4 Encourage development of a mix of
industrial uses including light
industrial, clean manufacturing,
technology, research and development,
medium industrial, and extractive uses.

The Official Zoning Map
shall be updated to provide
consistency between
zoning requirements and
General Plan land use
designations.

Community Development
Department
The implementation measure was
completed in six phases as follows:

Phase I - Completed in 2012
Phase II – Approved by City
Council on April 23, 2013
Phase III – Approved by City
Council on December 10, 2013
Phase IV – Approved by City
Council on September 23, 2014
Phase V – Approved by City
Council on January 27, 2015
Phase VI – Approved by City
Council on August 25, 2015
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1.5 Encourage the development of large
planned industrial and/or professional
office parks on large parcels.

1.6 Encourage development of institutions
including hospitals and educational
campuses and facilities.

1.7 Encourage the use of paseos, green
belts, linear parks, and trails within
future developments.

1.8 Encourage a jobs/housing balance of
one job for every 1.05 households by the
year 2030.

1.9 Encourage rehabilitation and new
construction to replace aging
commercial facilities.

Goal 2 Establish and maintain the City as a year-round recreation destination.

2.1 Encourage recreational uses including
parks, beaches, marinas, motocross,
soaring, skydiving, and a multipurpose
trail within the City’s rights of way.

2.2. Consider the feasibility and encourage if
feasible the development of a new pier
near the end of Main Street to connect
the lake with the Downtown area.

The City shall support and
promote development
projects and community
activities that encourage
recreational use around the
lake and maintain
opportunities for tourist-
oriented recreation within
the City limits.

Community Development
and Lake, Parks &
Recreation Departments;
City Manager
The City has undertaken
renovations and upgrades to the
downtown area which include (but
not limited to) multiuse striping on
Main Street that share the road
between vehicles and bicycles,
promote a “walkable downtown”
with sidewalks and bike stripping
on surrounding streets and the
increase of programming to drive
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2.3 Consider the feasibility of development
of geothermal resources such as a spa or
bathhouse establishment in the
Downtown area.

2.4 Continue to evaluate the provision of
public access to the lake and open space
areas when making land use decisions.

2.5 Encourage a pedestrian circulation route
around the lake to improve public
access to this amenity.
residents and tourist to the
downtown area.

Goal 3 Establish a development pattern that preserves aesthetics and enhances the environmental resources of the City.

3.1 Upon availability of appropriate
funding the City shall establish hillside
grading standards that address unique
natural features and encourage the
sensitive treatment of hillsides in the
site design and architecture of new
construction.

3.2 Encourage new commercial and/or
industrial developments incorporate
buffers which minimize the impacts of
noise, light, visibility, or activity and
vehicular traffic on residential uses and
MSHCP conservation areas.

The City shall utilize the
CEQA and MSHCP
processes to define
sensitive resources.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s CEQA and MSHCP
processes.

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Goal 4 Develop a viable downtown area that preserves potentially significant historical structures and provides civic and cultural opportunities as well as a destination for shopping, meeting, and gathering for both tourists and residents.

4.1 Encourage the historic registration of
potentially significant historic buildings
as identified in Section 4.7 of the General
Plan.

4.2 Encourage the preservation, innovative
reconstruction, and reuse of historic
buildings in and around the Historic
District.

4.3 Consider locating additional civic,
public, and cultural facilities, and
encourage both residential and
commercial mixed uses, in and around
the Main Street Overlay area.

4.4 Encourage the revitalization of the
Historic District through the revisions of
the Historic Elsinore Architectural
Design Guidelines and implementation
of the Downtown Master Plan.

The City shall actively
support through the
approval of development
projects and
redevelopment plans the
implementation of the
Downtown Master Plan for
land use, urban design, and
historic preservation, to
promote a healthy urban
environment.

Community Development
Department,
Redevelopment Agency
The City implemented the
Downtown Master Plan after its
adoption in December 2011 until it
was superseded by the adoption of
the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan on September 25, 2018.

The Downtown Specific Plan
implements the vision and
objectives of the Downtown
Master Plan. It also specified
standards and guidelines that
simplify and replace the outdated
Historic Elsinore Architectural
Design Standards originally
adopted in 1993.

Goal 5 Promote land use strategies that decrease reliance on automobile use, increase the use of alternative modes of transportation, maximize efficiency of urban services provision and reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions, as detailed in the Climate Action Plan.

The City shall adopt a
Climate Action Plan and
implement its strategies.

Community Development
Department
The City adopted a Climate Action
Plan on December 13, 2011.

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The City is currently working on
updating the Climate Action Plan
into a new Climate Action and
Adaptability Plan.

Circulation Goal, Policies and Implementation Program
Goal 6 Optimize the efficiency and safety of the transportation system within the City of Lake Elsinore.

6.1 The interconnection and coordination of
traffic signals shall be achieved through
two processes, namely the requirements
in the conditions of approval on
development projects and/or through
the implementation of Capital
Improvement Program projects.

6.2 Enforce and comply with proper
intersection “sight distance”
requirements as described by the
Engineering Division.

6.3 Maximize the use of shared driveways
and on-site circulation to minimize
conflicts at access points to the roadway
network.

6.4 Maintain the system of bike lanes and
multi use trails throughout the City.

Encourage the implementation of the
network of Class I, II, and III bike lanes
on all development projects through
Through the development
review and CEQA
processes the City shall
ensure the efficiency and
safety of roadways,
implement the Bike Lane
Master Plan and Trails
Master Plan, and consider
innovative on-site
circulation to minimize
conflicts with the roadway
network.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing – Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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construction of the facility as described
in the Bike Lane Master Plan and/or the
Trails Master Plan.

6.5 The City will monitor traffic and
congestion on Grand Avenue and
Corydon Street through the review of
project-specific traffic studies, and
apply mitigation measures to ensure
that projected traffic does not exceed
daily capacities as new development
occurs in the area.

6.6 As appropriate, coordinate City
improvements with the efforts of the
County and adjacent cities that provide
a circulation network which moves
people and goods efficiently to and
from the City.

Growth Management Goal, Policy and Implementation Program Goal 7 Maintain orderly, efficient patterns of growth that enhance the quality of life for the residents of Lake Elsinore.

7.1 Encourage mixed-use developments to
reduce public service costs and
environmental impacts through
compatible land use relationships, and
efficient circulation and open space
systems.

As part of the project
review and the CEQA
processes, the City shall
evaluate growth impacts
from individual and
cumulative projects to
determine their effect on
Community Development
Department
Ongoing – Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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quality of life within the
City.

Parks and Recreation Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 8 Maintain an adequate quantity, quality, type, and distribution of parks and recreational facilities throughout the City that serve the current and future needs of residents and visitors.

8.1 Continue to utilize the City of Lake
Elsinore Parks and Recreation Master
Plan as a guide for decision-making and
implementation of the Parks and
Recreation Program.

8.2 Ensure parkland and recreation
facilities support new development
through acquisition and/or dedication.

Meet the requirement of the Park
Capital Improvement Fund, Resolution
No. 91-42 and the Quimby Act by
acquiring five (5) acres of useable park
land per 1,000 population.

8.3 Explore the use of public-private
partnerships, corporate sponsorships,
and leasing agreements that provide for
additional parks and recreational
facilities, and other programs including
cooperation with applicable school
districts to allow joint use of facilities.

The City shall utilize the
development review
process to examine existing
and future needs for park
facilities and programs to
ensure adequate quantity,
quality, type and
distribution.

Lake Parks & Recreation
Department
Implemented through the
development review process.

Since the adoption of the General
Plan in December 2011, an
additional four parks have been
completed, additional facilities,
such as skate parks and dog parks,
were added to existing parks, and
major upgrades including world-
class softball and multi-sport
facilities were constructed at
Rosetta Canyon Community Park.

The La Laguna RV Campground
and Boat Launch received a major
renovation and was rebranded as
the Launch Pointe Recreation
Destination & RV Park
Renovations of the Lake
Community Center, the Lake
Elsinore Senior Activity Center
and the creation of the Dream
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8.4 Consider the addition of a centralized
forum for community activities such as
a convention center, amphitheater,
cultural arts center, or waterfront
promenade.

8.5 Continue to develop public beach lands
and recreational facilities such as
campgrounds, boat launch areas, and
water access to the Diamond Stadium,
to complement the state and county
recreation system.

8.6 Encourage the development of private
recreational facilities within residential
and mixed-use developments.

8.7 Ensure that recreation facilities are
accessible to the elderly, children, and
persons with disabilities as set forth in
the Americans with Disabilities Act
including increased wheelchair access,
height variations on drinking fountains,
and any other requirements necessary
to serve these individuals.

Extreme Neighborhood Center has
shown the successful repurposing
of existing facilities to meet the
needs of a growing community.

Partnerships with developers and
state and federal funds have
produced new recreational
opportunities in Lake Elsinore to
increase youth and community
play such as Summerly
Community Park and park
renovations such as Yarborough
and City Parks.

Goal 9 Establish a primary trail network for equestrians and hikers.

9.1 Encourage public and private systems
that interface with other existing and
proposed trails (i.e., bikeways) assuring
The City shall implement
strategies for the Trails
Master Plan when feasible
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Department
Ongoing – The City completed
improvements to Riverwalk and
has established bike lanes on
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links with the City, County of Riverside,
and state recreational facilities.
streets in the Downtown area.

Trail projects will connect to
regional systems that underway
but not yet completed include the
Murrieta Creek Multi-Use Trail
Project and the Butterfield
Overland Trail Project.

CHAPTER 3.0 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Air Quality Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 1 Continue to coordinate with the Air Quality Management District and the City’s Building Department to reduce the amount of fugitive dust that is emitted into the atmosphere from unpaved areas, parking lots, and construction sites.

1.1 Continue to implement requirements
identified in the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES).

The City shall continue to
condition projects to
comply with the South
Coast Air Quality
Management District rules
and regulations.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

Goal 2 Work with regional and state governments to develop effective mitigation measures to improve air quality.

2.1 Support the SCAQMD in its
development of improved ambient air
quality monitoring capabilities and
establishment of standards,
thresholds, and rules to address, and
The City shall coordinate
with the South Coast Air
Quality Management
District regarding effective
methods for improving
local air quality.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing – SCAQMD is consulted
through the City’s CEQA process.

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where necessary mitigate, the air
quality impacts of new development.

2.2 Support programs that educate the
public about regional air quality
issues, opportunities and solutions.

2.3 Evaluate the purchase of alternative
fuel vehicles for official City vehicles.

Hazards and Hazardous Materials Goal, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 3 Reduce the level of risk associated with the use, transport, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials to protect the community’s safety, health, and natural resources.

3.1 Continue to require hazardous waste
generators to implement a waste
reduction program per the Riverside
County Hazardous Waste Management
Plan with necessary inspections per the
Riverside County Hazardous Materials
Handlers Program.

3.2 Require any proposed development
within close proximity to an active
and/or inactive landfill to complete a
technical analysis that focuses on public
safety and hazard issues. The analysis
shall be prepared by a professional
consultant.

Through project review
and the CEQA process the
City shall assess new
development and reuse
applications for potential
hazards, and shall require
compliance with the
County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan and
collaboration with its
Department of
Environmental Health.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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3.3 Encourage the safe disposal of
hazardous materials with County
agencies to protect the City against a
hazardous materials incident.

3.4 Continue operating household
hazardous waste education and
collection programs in collaboration
with the Riverside County Department
of Environmental Health.

3.5 Evaluate new development on or
adjacent to the Inland Empire Brine Line
line requiring extensive subsurface
components or containing sensitive land
uses such as schools on a project-by-
project basis to determine impacts if an
accident occurs.

3.6 Comply with the Riverside County
Underground Storage Tank Program,
and Health and Safety Code Sections
25280-25289 and ensure adequate leak
detection, maintenance of records, and
reporting of spills.

3.7 In the event of a petroleum or gas
pipeline leak, the City shall ensure that
all responsible parties comply with the
standards set by the California
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Spill Prevention and Response.

Wildfire Hazards Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 4 Adhere to an integrated approach to minimizing the threat of wildland fires to protect life and property using pre-fire management, suppression, and post-fire management.

4.1 Require on-going brush clearance and
establish low fuel landscaping policies
to reduce combustible vegetation along
the urban/wildland interface boundary.

4.2 Create fuel modification zones around
development within high hazard areas
by thinning or clearing combustible
vegetation within 100 feet of buildings
and structures. The size of the fuel
modification zone may be altered with
the addition of fuel resistant building
techniques. The fuel modification zone
may be replanted with fire-resistant
material for aesthetics and erosion
control.

4.3 Establish fire resistant building
techniques for new development such as
non-combustible wall surfacing
materials, fire-retardant treated wood,
heavy timber construction, glazing,
enclosed materials and features,
The City will coordinate
with the California
Department of Forestry
and the County Fire
Department supporting
public fire education and
prevention programs.

The City will work with
developers to establish a
Road and Bridge Benefit
District (RBBD) or other
funding mechanism to
construct extensions of
Summerhill Drive, and La
Strada to provide
secondary/emergency
access to existing
development.

The City shall work with
the Elsinore Valley
Community Development
and Public Works
Departments
City Manager, Engineering
and Community
Development Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

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insulation without paper-facing, and
automatic fire sprinklers.

4.4 Encourage programs that educate
citizens about the threat of human
wildfire origination from residential
practices such as outdoor barbeques and
from highway use such as cigarette
littering.

4.5 Create emergency water supply
procedures that identifies and maps
existing and future reservoirs, tanks,
and water wells for fire suppression and
that allows for immediate access to those
facilities when needed for fire
suppression purposes.

4.6 Identify and map the most current Fire
Hazard Severity Zones, as described and
mapped by CAL FIRE, on an ongoing
and as-needed basis.

4.7 Identify existing developed areas within
the City that have reduced or limited
circulation access and develop an
evacuation plan, and recommended
improvements to ensure adequate
evacuation capabilities.

4.8 Coordinate with fire protection and
emergency service providers and the
Municipal Water District to
maintain adequate water
supply and fire flow, and
identify areas lacking
adequate water service for
firefighting, including
capacity for peak load
under a reasonable worst-
case wildland fire scenario,
to be determined by CAL
FIRE.

City Manager, City Fire
Marshal and Public Works
Department
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Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
to reassess fire hazards and future
availability of water supplies, after
wildfire events to adjust fire prevention
and suppression needs, as necessary, for
both short- and long-term fire
prevention needs.

4.9 To the extent feasible and appropriate,
locate new essential public facilities (e.g.,
health care facilities, emergency shelters,
fire stations, emergency command
centers, and emergency
communications facilities) outside of
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

If new essential public facilities are
located in a State Responsibility Area or
Very High Fire Hazard Zone, the
facilities shall be constructed to meet or
exceed the most current version of the
California Building Codes and
California Fire Code requirements, as
adopted by the City, to allow them to
continue to serve community needs
during and after disaster events.

Goal 5 Minimize injury, loss of life property damage resulting from wildland fires.

5.1 Require development to contribute its
fair share towards funding the provision
The City shall condition
projects to comply with
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

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of appropriate Law Enforcement, Fire
and Paramedic Services necessary to
address the fiscal impacts of the project
on public safety operations and
maintenance issues in the City.

5.2 Require that all new development
located in a Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) or a State
Responsibility Area (SRA), as most
recently mapped by CAL FIRE, comply
with the most current version of the
California Building Codes and
California Fire Code, as adopted by the
City of Lake Elsinore.

5.3 Require all new development to have at
least two access roads in order to
provide for concurrent safe access of
emergency equipment and civilian
evacuation.

5.4 If new development is located in a State
Responsibility Area or in a Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone, require
adequate infrastructure, including safe
access for emergency response vehicles,
visible street signs, and water supplies
for fire suppression.

Fire Department
requirements.

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5.5 Require new development in VHFHSZs
to prepare a Fire Protection Plan that
minimizes risks by:
• Assessing site-specific characteristics
such as topography, slope, vegetation
type, wind patterns etc.;
• Siting and designing development to
avoid hazardous locations (e.g.
through fire breaks) to the extent
feasible;
• Incorporating fuel modification and
brush clearance techniques in
accordance with applicable fire safety
requirements and carried out in a
manner which reduces impacts to
environmentally sensitive habitat to
the maximum feasible extent;
• Using fire-safe building materials and
design features, consistent with the
adopted Municipal Code and Fire and
Building Code standards;
• Using fire-retardant, native plant
species in landscaping; and
• Complying with established standards
and specifications for fuel
modification, defensible space, access,
and water facilities.

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5.6 Require new development within
VHFHSZs to enter into a long-term
maintenance agreement for vegetation
management in defensible space, fuel
breaks, and roadside fuel reduction. The
agreement shall specify who is
responsible for maintenance of these
areas and the fire safe standards that will
be implemented. As a project condition
of approval, a copy of the executed
agreement shall be provided to the City
Fire Marshal and the Building and
Safety Department.

5.7 Require that all redevelopment of
properties damaged or destroyed by a
major wildfire comply with the most
current version of the California
Building Codes and California Fire
Code, as adopted by the City of Lake
Elsinore.

5.8 Perform an evaluation of fire-related
development standards should a major
wildfire require portions of the City be
rebuilt to ensure that redevelopment
standards are as fire-safe as reasonably
possible.

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Goal 6 Minimize risk of injury to residents and visitors, and property damage due to flooding.

6.1 Continue to ensure that new
construction in floodways and
floodplains conforms to all applicable
provisions of the National Flood
Insurance Program in order to protect
buildings and property from flooding.

6.2 Continue to encourage floodway
setbacks for greenways, trails, and
recreation opportunities.

6.3 Reduce the risk of flooding by creating
floodway setbacks for greenways, trails,
and recreation areas and by prohibiting
development within the floodways.

6.4 Encourage that new developments
within the floodplain fringe shall
preserve and enhance existing native
riparian habitat.

6.5 Continue to require the construction of
channel improvements to allow
conveyance of the 100-year flow without
extensive flooding.

6.6 Use FEMA regulations and mapping to
ensure that flooding hazards are
evaluated during the environmental
review process, including placement of
Through the project review
and the CEQA processes
the City shall assess new
development and reuse
applications for potential
flood hazards, and shall
require compliance with
FEMA Special Flood
Hazard Areas where
appropriate.

Public Works Department Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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restrictions on development within
designated floodplain areas.

6.7 Promote drainage improvements that
maintain a natural or semi-natural
floodplain.

6.8 Utilize the Capital Improvement
Program for storm drainage projects and
maintenance and improvement of local
storm drain systems including channels,
pipes, and inlets to ensure capacity for
maximum runoff flows.

Geologic and Seismic Hazards Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 7 Minimize the rise of loss of life, injury, property damage, and economic and social displacement due to seismic and geological hazards resulting from earthquakes and geological constraints.

7.1 Continue to make every effort to reduce
earthquake-induced fire as a threat.

7.2 Encourage the pursuit of federal and
state programs that assist in the seismic
upgrading of buildings to meet building
and safety codes.

7.3 Continue to require Alquist-Priolo and
other seismic analyses be conducted for
new development to identify the
potential for ground shaking,
liquefaction, slope failure, seismically
Through project review
and the CEQA processes
the City shall assess new
development and reuse
applications for potential
hazards, and shall require
compliance with Alquist-
Priolo and other guidelines
where appropriate.

Public Works Department Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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induced landslides, expansion and
settlement of soils, and other related
geologic hazards for areas of new
development in accordance with the
Fault Rupture Hazard Overlay District
adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore
Zoning Code. The City may require site-
specific remediation measures during
permit review that may be implemented
to minimize impacts in these areas.

Noise Goal, Policies and Implementation Program
Goal 8 Maintain an environment for all City residents and visitors free of unhealthy, obtrusive, or otherwise excessive noise.

8.1 Apply the noise standards set forth in
the Lake Elsinore Noise and Land Use
Compatibility Matrix (see Table 3-1) and
Interior and Exterior Noise Standards
(see Table 3-2) when considering all new
development and redevelopment
proposed within the City.

8.2 Require that mixed-use structures and
areas be designed to prevent transfer of
noise and vibration from commercial
areas to residential areas.

8.3 Strive to reduce the effect of
transportation noise on the I-15.

Through project review
and the CEQA processes,
the City shall assess new
development and reuse
applications for potential
hazards, and shall require
compliance with noise
standards and
compatibility criteria
where appropriate
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process,
the City’s implementation of
CEQA, and enforced by City’s
Code Enforcement Division.

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8.4 Consider estimated roadway noise
contours based upon Figure 3.6, Noise
Contours, when making land use design
decisions along busy roadways
throughout the City.

8.5 Participate and cooperate with other
agencies and jurisdictions in the
development of noise abatement plans
for highways.

Fire and Police/Law Enforcement Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 9 Provide efficient and effective public safety services for the community.

9.1 Continue to follow Riverside County
Fire Department most current
guidelines to achieve standard response
times and staffing levels.

9.2 Coordinate with the County of
Riverside to provide adequate police
service and staffing levels.

9.3 Continue to provide Lake Patrol
personnel who enforce boating rules
and regulations, and perform rescue
tactics.

9.4 Promote the establishment of
programs such as Neighborhood
Watch and Crime-Free Multi-Housing
The City shall annually
evaluate fire and police
services and staff ratios.

City Manager Ongoing - Implemented through
the annual budget preparation
process.

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in conjunction with law enforcement
agencies to encourage community
participation in the surveillance of
neighborhoods.

Goal 10 Maintain an emergency response program consistent with State law, and coordinate with surrounding cities, Riverside County and other emergency response providers.

10.1 Maintain participation in local, regional,
state, and national mutual aid systems
to ensure that appropriate resources are
available for response and recovery
during and following a disaster.

10.2 Periodically review and test the City’s
Emergency Operations Plan to address
the City’s growth in population and
built environment, as well as, to note
any deficiencies and to incorporate new
emergency response techniques.

10.3 Coordinate all emergency preparedness
and response plans with neighboring
cities, the County of Riverside, local
health care providers and utility
purveyors, and the California
Emergency Management Agency
(CalEMA).

The Emergency Services
Division will maintain
emergency preparedness
information and handouts
at City Hall, the Senior
Center and the Library,
and will distributed the
information at community
events. Additionally, the
City’s website and other
media resources shall be
utilized to inform and
educate residents and
business owners on
emergency preparedness
matters and emergency
evacuation routes.

City Manager, Public
Works Department
New Policies and Implementation
Programs adopted October 23,
2023 and not implemented to date.

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10.4 Maintain a safe and secure,
technologically advanced Emergency
Operations Center allowing for room to
expand as the City grows.

10.5 Continue to train Emergency
Operations Center and general city staff
in our Emergency Operations Plan and
the California Standardized Emergency
Management System (SEMS), the
National Incident Management System
(NIMS), and the Incident Command
System (ICS).

10.6 Continue coordinated training for City
Emergency Response Team members,
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) volunteers, and related
response agency personnel.

10.7 Conduct public outreach to provide
education programs and literature to
Lake Elsinore’s residents, business
people and property owners on
earthquake preparedness, fire safety,
flooding hazards, other emergencies
and identified emergency access routes.

10.8 Incorporate the current Lake Elsinore
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex
(LHMP) and the Riverside County
Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional
The Emergency Services
Division will continue to
coordinate training for city
staff and Community
Emergency Response Team
(CERT) volunteers, and
publicize training sessions
to the City’s residents and
business owners.

The Emergency Services
Division will review and
update the Lake Elsinore
Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) and the
Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP) a minimum of
every 5 years to update
emergency response,
evaluation plans and
evacuation routes to reflect
current conditions and
community needs.

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Chapter by reference.

Schools Goal, Policies and Implementation Program
Goal 11 Encourage all school districts serving Lake Elsinore to provide school facilities that are adequate to serve all students.

11.1 Encourage the establishment and
development of a trade school, junior
college, and/or four-year college
campus within the City boundaries.

11.2 Continue cooperation between school
districts and the City to provide joint
use of recreational facilities.

The City shall utilize the
development review and
CEQA processes to inform
school districts serving
Lake Elsinore of new
development.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

Libraries Goal and Implementation Program
Goal 12 Encourage the County of Riverside’s County/City Public Library System to provide adequate library facilities for City residents.

The City shall utilize the
development review and
CEQA processes to assess
impacts and mitigation to
the library system serving
Lake Elsinore to ensure
adequate facilities are
provided.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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Goal 13 Provide high quality animal control services to ensure timely response and effective control that protect both citizens and animals.

13.1 Continue to foster and participate in the
operation of a regional animal control
facility through participation in the
South Western Communities Financing
Authority.

13.2 Continue to develop an educational
program in conjunction with Animal
Friends of the Valley regarding animal
control services, including spay and
neuter programs.

The City shall coordinate
efforts with the County of
Riverside Office of Animal
Control, the Sheriff’s
Office, and the Animal
Friends of the Valley to
ensure effective and timely
animal control in Lake
Elsinore
City Manager Ongoing – Through its annual
budget process, the City
participates in the funding of
animal control services and a
regional animal control facility.

Additionally, the City provides
information regarding these
services on its website.

Utilities Goal, Policies and Implementation Program
Goal 14 Ensure that adequate electrical, natural gas and telecommunications systems are provided to meet the demand of new and existing development.

14.1 Coordinate with the utility agencies to
provide for the continued maintenance,
development and expansion of
electricity, natural gas, and
telecommunications systems to serve
residents and businesses.

14.2 Encourage developers to contact
Southern California Edison early in
their planning process, especially for
large-scale residential and non-
residential development or specific
Through the development
review and CEQA
processes, inform
developers of utility
agency assistance
programs and encourage
their early contact with
such agencies.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

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plans, to ensure the projected electric
loads for these projects are factored into
SCE’s load forecasts for the community.

14.3 Encourage developers to incorporate
energy efficient design measures into
their projects and pursue available
energy efficiency assistance programs
from SCE and other utility agencies.

Trash and Recycling Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 15 Encourage the City’s franchise trash hauler(s) to provide and expand service for the collection, storage, transportation, recovery, and disposal of solid waste to meet the needs of the City.

15.1 Request the City’s franchise trash
hauler(s) to establish long-term solid
waste management plans that include
goals for recycling and source reduction
programs.

15.2 Request that the City’s franchise trash
hauler(s) provide a public education
program in recycling and source
reduction techniques for homes,
businesses, and construction.

Through the project review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall condition
projects to provide
adequate disposal of solid
waste generated by the
project.

Through the franchise
renewal process, the City
shall request cooperation in
meeting recycling and
source reduction goals.

Public Works Department Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

Trash and waste disposal services
are provided by CR&R under an
exclusive franchise agreement with
the City of Lake Elsinore. On its
website, CR&R provides
sustainable waste and recycling
services information for Lake
Elsinore’s residents and
businesses, and CR&R’s
construction services.

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Telecommunications Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 16 Encourage the pursuit of state of the art Information Technology.

16.1 Encourage the use of information
technology as a communication tool to
improve personal convenience, reduce
dependency on nonrenewable
resources, take advantage of ecological
and financial efficiencies of new
technologies.

16.2 Maintain and update the City’s website
with information about current events
and issues, key leadership figures,
community involvement opportunities,
and educational tools such as solid
waste management techniques and
emergency preparedness programs.

The City shall consider
opportunities to utilize
state-of-the-art information
technology
City Manager Ongoing – Includes regular update
of the City’s website, use of social
media to keep Lake Elsinore
residents informed and the use of
remote participation in public
hearings through livestream on the
City’s website and
videoconferencing.

Goal 17 Encourage meaningful participation in the public process by all members of the community.

17.1 Encourage collaboration between the
City, community, and community-based
organizations, as well as local
stakeholders, and environmental justice
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focus groups in promoting
environmental justice.

17.2 Promote efforts to educate and involve
traditionally underrepresented
populations in the public decision-
making process.

17.3 Initiate outreach efforts as early as
possible in the decision-making process.

17.4 Ensure that affected residents have the
opportunity to participate in decisions
that affect their health.

17.5 Seek feedback on public decisions
through traditional and online forms of
communication, such as website, email,
mobile phone apps, online forums, and
podcasts.

17.6 Ensure that low income and minority
populations have equal access and
influence in the land use decision-
making process through such methods
as bilingual notices, posting bilingual
notices at development sites, and
conducting public information meetings
with interpreters.

17.7 Utilize multilingual staff personnel to
assist in evacuation and short-term
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recovery activities and meeting general
community needs.

Goal 18 Minimize the exposure of residents to pollution in the environment through sound planning and public decision-making.

18.1 Ensure that zoning and other
development regulations require
adequate buffering between residential
and industrial land uses.

18.2 Encourage new development to reduce
vehicle miles traveled to reduce
pollutant emissions.

18.3 Promote reduction of vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) by encouraging
expanded multi-modal facilities,
linkages between such facilities, and
services that provide transportation
alternatives, such as transit, bicycle and
pedestrian modes.

18.4 Place adequate conditions on large
construction projects to ensure they do
not create noise, dust or other impacts on
the community to the extent feasible.

18.5 Require proposals for new sensitive land
uses to incorporate setbacks, barriers,
landscaping, ventilation systems, or
other measures to minimize exposure to
unhealthful air and other toxins.

New Policies and Implementation
Programs adopted October 23,
2023 and not implemented to date.

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18.6 New specific plans or existing specific
plans that include a substantial revision
that are within “disadvantaged
communities,” as identified by CalEPA
should address Environmental Justice
goals and include appropriate policies
consistent with this section.

18.7 Promote new development that
emphasizes job creation and reduction
in vehicle miles traveled in job-poor
areas and does not otherwise contribute
to onsite emissions in order to improve
air quality.

18.8 Periodically review the City’s truck
routes to ensure they adequately direct
trucks away from residential areas and
other areas with sensitive receptors.

18.9 Ensure that truck-dependent
commercial and industrial uses
incorporate the latest technologies to
reduce diesel emissions.

18.10 Require new commercial and industrial
development to incorporate the latest
technologies to reduce diesel emissions.

18.11 Support traffic and highway techniques
and technologies that reduce noise
impacts of vehicular traffic through
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traffic calming, noise barriers, pavement
design, and other measures.

18.12 Encourage public and private
development to incorporate green
building techniques, such as
construction waste management
practices, optimization of energy
efficiency measures, and avoidance of
toxic chemicals.

18.13 Monitor and maintain City facilities and
the City’s vehicle fleet to maximize
energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Goal 19: Develop increased mobility and accessibility for all residents.

19.1 Support walking and bicycling by
encouraging the development of
complete streets that provide safe
mobility for all users (e.g. bike lanes,
traffic-calming measures, sidewalks
separated from the roadway with tree
planted landscaping), where feasible in
the right-of-way.

19.2 Facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access
to parks and open space through
infrastructure investments and
improvements.

New Policies and Implementation
Programs adopted October 23,
2023 and not implemented to date.

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19.3 Create land use patterns and public
amenities that encourage people to
walk, bicycle and use public transit.

19.4 Encourage transit agencies to establish
and maintain routes to jobs, shopping,
schools, parks, and healthcare facilities
that are convenient to low-income and
minority populations.

19.5 Encourage new specific plans, existing
specific plans that includes a substantial
revision, and development projects be
designed to promote pedestrian
movement through direct, safe, and
pleasant routes that connect destinations
inside and outside the plan or project
area.

19.6 Work with the Lake Elsinore Unified
School District to ensure that all schools
have safe and walkable routes to school.

19.7 Ensure that emergency preparedness
and disaster response programs,
including evacuation routes, serve all
parts of the City.

Goal 20: Encourage the provision of healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food that is readily available to all members of the community.

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20.1 Encourage the development of healthy
food establishments in areas that have a
high concentration of fast food
establishments, convenience stores, and
liquor stores.

20.2 Establish regulations that allow farmers’
markets to operate in the City, where
appropriate.

20.3 Encourage and simplify the process of
developing community gardens within
or adjacent to neighborhoods and
housing development sites.

20.4 Promote city-wide messaging about
healthy eating habits and food choices
through the Healthy LE program.

20.5 Assist transit providers in the review of
their transit routes to provide service to
grocery stores, markets, and healthy
restaurants that provide healthy food
options.

20.6 Promote community gardens for
suitable public and private land as well
as an amenity in required open space
areas of new multi-family residential
and mixed-use development projects.

Review and as required
amend the Zoning Code to
facilitate the access to
healthy food by the City’s
residents.

New Policies and Implementation
Programs adopted October 23,
2023 and not implemented to date.

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20.7 Educate the public on how to grow and
maintain a private or community edible
garden.

Goal 21: Create healthy and affordable housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community.

21.1 Promote development that includes
affordable housing consistent with the
Housing Element.

21.2 Provide ongoing infrastructure
maintenance in existing residential
neighborhoods through the capital
improvement program.

21.3 Assist in the preservation of housing
units at risk of converting from
affordable housing to market rate
housing.

21.4 Affirmatively further fair housing
related to the sale, rental, and financing
of housing to avoid discrimination
based on race, religion, age, sex, marital
status, ancestry, national origin, color,
familial status, or disability, or any other
arbitrary factor.

21.5 Ensure that proposed new affordable
housing projects meet the same
standards of health and safety as
conventional market rate housing.

New Policies and Implementation
Programs adopted October 23,
2023 and not implemented to date.

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21. 6 In addition to the requirements of the
Building Code, encourage the use of
green, healthy building materials that
are toxin free in residential construction.

Goal 22: Provide adequate and equitably distributed public facilities throughout the community.

22.1 Plan for the future public improvement
and service needs of underserved
communities.

22.2 Provide a park system that provides all
residents with access to parks,
community centers, sports fields, trails
and other amenities.

22.3 Review the location and extent of
community recreational facilities to
ensure maximum use by children and
adults and use that information to
develop new recreational facilities and
opportunities for the community,
including indoor and outdoor facilities.

22.4 Provide for the equitable distribution of
public facilities and services, and where
feasible, prioritize new facilities in
underserved areas.

22.5 Require that new development pay its
fair share of public facilities and service
costs, through the payment of all
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2023 and not implemented to date.

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applicable development impact and
Community Facilities District (CFD)
fees.

22.6 Ensure that new public facilities are well
designed, energy efficient and
compatible with adjacent land uses.

CHAPTER 4.0 RESOURCE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
Biological Resources Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 1 Identify and conserve important biological habitats where feasible while balancing the economic growth and private property right interests of the City, its residents, and landowners.

1.1 The City shall continue to participate in
the Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan, the
LEAPS program, and the Implementing
Agreement; with a strategy that focuses
on quality assemblage of conservation
acreage. The City shall work toward the
lower end of the conservation acreage
range as promised by the County during
the adoption of the MSHCP by the City.

1.2 Evaluate the installation of barrier
fencing or other buffers between
MSHCP Conservation Areas and
proposed public and private land uses
that may be incompatible with the
Through the MSHCP,
LEAP and CEQA processes
the City shall identify and
conserve important
biological habitats while
balancing economic growth
and property rights.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - The City implements
CEQA as part of the development
review process and implements the
MSHCP through its Lake Elsinore
Acquisition Process (LEAP) for
proposed projects within MSHCP
Criteria Cells and implementation
of Chapter 16.85 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.

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Conservation Areas in order to
minimize illegal/unauthorized public
access, domestic animal predation, or
dumping in the Conservation Areas
while not impeding wildlife movement.

1.3 The City’s Conceptual Reserve Design
shall be developed in accordance with
Section 3.2.3 of the MSHCP as amended,
and may rely upon the flexibility
permitted by the MSHCP where
appropriate in conducting the Reserve
Assembly Accounting set forth in
Section 6.7 of the MSHCP.

1.4 Encourage revegetation with native
plants compatible with natural
surrounding habitat where soils have
been disturbed during construction, and
discourage plants identified in the
MSHCP as unsuitable for conservation
areas.

1.5 The City shall coordinate with the
Regional Conservation Authority to
have that agency acquire native habitat
areas as permanent open space and
allow public trail access where
appropriate.

1.6 The City shall establish a plan for a trail
network intended for active or passive
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use within public open space areas and
traversing around and through MSHCP
Conservation areas where compatible
with guidelines set forth in the MSHCP
and City Council MSHCP policies.

1.7 The City shall require all new trails,
trailheads, conservation signage,
interpretive centers, and maintenance
facilities established within MSHCP
Conservation areas to follow the
Guidelines for the Siting and Design of
Trails and Facilities, as set forth in
Section 7.4.2 of the MSHCP.

1.8 The City shall consult with the Regional
Conservation Authority (RCA) and
adjacent jurisdictions to ensure proper
adherence to MSHCP guidelines and to
allow for a maximum level of regional
interconnection of trails systems. The
City shall reduce, modify or add to the
regional interconnections and linkages
based on new biological analysis
brought forward during the CEQA and
LEAP processes.

Goal 2 Protect sensitive plant and wildlife species residing or occurring within the City.

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2.1 Biological resources analyses of
proposed projects shall include
discussion of potential impacts to any
plant or wildlife species that is officially
listed as threatened or endangered by
the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service and/or the California
Department of Fish and Game but not
covered by the MSHCP.

2.2 Development or modification shall be
discouraged in areas containing riparian
habitat of high functions and values or
corridors with 80% or more of natural
native habitat that link larger patches of
natural native habitat containing 80% or
more native plant species. Further,
development in areas described for
conservation, including areas planned
for riparian/riverine restoration
included in the MSHCP, shall also be
discouraged.

2.3 The City shall encourage the
development of a Native Tree Planting
and Maintenance Program that presents
guidelines for selecting and locating
trees to support wildlife, improve air
and water quality, and reduce energy
consumption.

The City shall continue to
implement the Western
Riverside County MSHCP.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - The City implements the
MSHCP through its Lake Elsinore
Acquisition Process (LEAP) for
proposed projects within MSHCP
Criteria Cells and through
implementation of Chapter 16.85 of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.

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Open Space Goal, Policies and Implementation Program
Goal 3 Provide an open space layout within the City that will enhance the recreational and visual experiences of all City residents and visitors.

3.1 Maximize the MSHCP conservation
areas and other open space that is
available for public use.

3.2 The City shall ensure that passive and
active open space uses are incorporated
into development areas.

3.3 Development on steep slopes in public
or private property shall require contour
grading.

3.4 Preserve the City’s visual character, in
particular the surrounding hillsides,
which topographically define the lake
region.

The City shall consider
modifying the existing
grading ordinance to
include contour grading or
other methods and
concepts that protect and
enhance steep slopes,
including enforcement
procedures and
appropriate access.

Engineering Department Not implemented to date.

Water Resources Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 4 Improve water quality and ensure the water supply is not degraded as a result of urbanization of the City.

4.1 Encourage developers to provide clean
water systems that reduce pollutants
being discharged into the drainage
system to the maximum extent feasible
and meet required federal National
The City shall support the
implementation of Best
Management Practices to
protect the City’s water
resources.

Public Works Department Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
NPDES requirements and MS4
Permit.

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Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) standards.

4.2 Support public education and
awareness programs to reduce pollutant
discharges into the drainage system.

4.3 Require Best Management Practices
through project conditions of approval
for development to meet the Federal
NPDES permit requirements.

4.4 The City shall utilize the 1998 North
American Vertical Datum to be
consistent with the national standard for
mean sea level, which would increase
the measurement of the mean sea level
for Lake Elsinore by approximately 2.4
feet.

Mineral Resources Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 5 Balance the importance of conserving mineral resource areas that have been determined to be significant, the need for extracted materials for local construction, and the potential impacts and conflicts that may result.

5.1 The City shall consider the public
benefits in allowing extraction activities
of mineral resources when making land
use decisions.

5.2 The City shall require mined property to
be left in a condition suitable for reuse in
Through the project, CEQA
and permitting processes,
the City shall ensure a
balance between the
conservation of significant
mineral resources, the need
for extracted materials for
Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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conformance with the General Plan land
use designations and the California
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
(SMARA).

5.3 The City shall encourage the reuse and
recycling of existing aggregate
construction material for new
residential, commercial and industrial
development.
local construction, and
proper mitigation for
potential impacts and
conflicts between uses.

Cultural and Paleontological Resources Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 6 Preserve, protect, and promote the cultural heritage of the City and surrounding region for the education and enjoyment of all City residents and visitors, as well as for the advancement of historical and archeological knowledge.

6.1 Encourage the preservation of
significant archeological, historical, and
other cultural resources located within
the City.

6.2 The City shall consult with the
appropriate Native American tribes for
projects identified under SB 18
(Traditional Tribal Cultural Places).

6.3 When significant cultural/ archeological
sites or artifacts are discovered on a site,
coordination with professional
archeologists, relevant state and, if
applicable, federal agencies, and the
appropriate Native American tribes
The City shall encourage
owners of local sites to
apply for recognition in the
State Historic Resources
Inventory as Riverside
County Landmarks, State
Points of Historic Interest,
State Landmarks, and as
sites on the National
Register of Historic Places.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - The City adopted a
Historic Preservation Ordinance
(LEMC Chapter 15.78) on January
8, 2019.

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regarding preservation of sites or
professional retrieval and preservation
of artifacts or by other means of
protection, prior to development of the
site shall be required. Because
ceremonial items and items of cultural
patrimony reflect traditional religious
beliefs and practices, developers shall
waive any and all claims to ownership
and agree to return all Native American
ceremonial items and items of cultural
patrimony that may be found on a
project site to the appropriate tribe for
treatment. It is understood by all parties
that unless otherwise required by law,
the site of any reburial of Native
American human remains or cultural
artifacts shall not be disclosed and shall
not be governed by public disclosure
requirements of the California Public
Records Act.

6.4 If archeological excavations are
recommended on a project site, the City
shall require that all such investigations
include Native American consultation,
which shall occur prior to project
approval.

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Goal 7 Support state-of-the-art research designs and analytical approaches to archeological and cultural resource investigations while also acknowledging the traditional knowledge and experience of the Native American tribes regarding Native American culture.

7.1 Consult with California Native
American tribes prior to decision-
making processes for the purpose of
preserving cultural places located on
land within the City’s jurisdiction that
may be affected by the proposed plan, in
accordance with State or Federal
requirements.

7.2 Continue to identify, document,
evaluate, designate, and preserve the
cultural resources in the City.

7.3 Continue to update a citywide inventory
of cultural resources in conformance
with state standards and procedures
while maintaining the confidentiality of
information as required by law.

7.4 Support the permanent curation of
archaeological artifact collections by
universities or museums or appropriate
tribal facilities.

7.5 Increase opportunities for cultural
heritage tourism by promoting the
history of Lake Elsinore to attract
cultural heritage travelers while
Through the CEQA process
the City shall request state-
of-the-art and best-
available research designs
and approaches be utilized
in archaeological and
cultural resource
investigations.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - The City consults with
Native American tribes through its
implementation of SB 18 and/or AB
52, and CEQA as part of the
development review process.

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maintaining the confidentiality of
Native American sites, places and other
information as required by law.

Goal 8 Preserve paleontological resources occurring within the City.

8.1 For development in areas delineated as
“High” or “Undetermined” potential
sensitivity for paleontological resources,
require the project applicant to hire a
certified paleontologist, who must
perform a literature search and/or
survey and apply the relevant treatment
for the site as recommended by the
Society for Vertebrate Paleontology.

The City shall use the
development and
environmental review
processes to ensure that
appropriate archaeological
and paleontological
surveying and
documentation of findings
is provided prior to project
approval, and require
monitoring of new
developments and
reporting to the City on
completion of mitigation
and resource protection
measures.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

Historical Preservation Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs Goal 9 Assure the recognition of the City’s heritage through preservation of the City’s significant historical sites and structures.

9.1 Require the developer to obtain a
professional, qualified historian to
conduct a literature search and/or survey
The City shall recognize,
support and encourage the
maintenance of a historic
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
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for any project that entails demolition or
modification of an existing structure that
may be of historical value in relation to
the City’s cultural heritage.

9.2 Apply the General Plan “Historic
Elsinore Design Standards” to the Lake
Elsinore historic district, as defined in
the City zoning ordinance.

9.3 Work with the Lake Elsinore Historical
Society to create and periodically update
a historic register of structures and other
landmarks valuable to the cultural
heritage to the City.

9.4 Where historic structures that do not
possess a meaningful association with
the immediate surroundings are
identified within the City, the City shall
consider allowing relocation of the
structure to an appropriate site.
register of structures and
other landmarks that are
valuable to the cultural
heritage of the City.
its Historic Preservation Ordinance
(LEMC Chapter 15.78).

Goal 10 Encourage the preservation, protection, and restoration of historical and cultural resources.

10.1 Continue to implement the Historic
Preservation Guidelines that guide
historic preservation efforts as set forth
in the Historic Elsinore Design
Guidelines and the Downtown Master
Plan.

The City shall support
programs for the
preservation, enhancement
or maintenance of key
historic or cultural sites in
the City.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - The City adopted a
Historic Preservation Ordinance
(LEMC Chapter 15.78) on January
8, 2019.

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10.2 Integrate historic and cultural resources
in land use planning processes where
feasible to avoid conflict between the
preservation of historic resources and
alternative land uses.

10.3 All City-owned sites designated as
historical resources should be
maintained in a manner that is
consistent with the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties.

10.4 Encourage owners of historic resources
to utilize federal incentives including
Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits,
façade and conservation easements, and
to coordinate with the State Historic
Preservation Office.

Aesthetics Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs
Goal 11 Provide and maintain a natural and built environment that is visually pleasing to City residents and visitors.

11.1 For new developments and
redevelopment, encourage the
maintenance and incorporation of
existing mature trees and other
substantial vegetation on the site,
whether naturally-occurring or planted,
into the landscape design.

The City shall encourage
open space buffers and
other appropriate
transitions between lower
density, single family
neighborhoods and higher
density development, as
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

Preparation of a Street Tree Master
Plan and City-wide Design
Guidelines have not been initiated.

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11.2 Maintain and improve the quality of
existing landscaping in parkways,
parks, civic facilities, rights-of-ways,
and other public open areas.

11.3 Where appropriate, encourage new
planting of native and/or non-invasive
ornamental plants to enhance the scenic
setting of public and private lands.

11.4 Incorporate the City’s identification
symbol into street signage, planters,
benches, public buildings, City vehicles,
streetscape furnishings, and other
appropriate applications.

11.5 Support a high level of Code
Enforcement to encourage
neighborhood beautification and to
maintain property values and quality of
life.

11.6 Coordinate with agencies to screen,
landscape and otherwise obscure or
integrate public utility facilities,
including electric power substations,
domestic water and irrigation wells,
switching and control facilities.

11.7 Promote and facilitate the placement of
public art that creates a unique setting
well as community
gathering spaces and
pedestrian amenities
within private
development.

The City shall work with
the County of Riverside to
protect surrounding
hillside areas from
inappropriate grading on
the west and south edges
of the City.

The City shall prepare and
adopt a Street Tree Master
Plan that promotes distinct
and identifiable street
corridors which reflect
cohesive design,
functionality and safety.

The City shall consider the
preparation and adoption
of a City-Wide Design
Guideline for architecture
and landscape design,
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and enhances a cultural and aesthetic
character throughout the City.
appropriate themes and
design features, signage,
outdoor furniture, bus
shelters, gateway
enhancements, and other
distinctive improvements.

Goal 12 Preserve valued public views throughout the City.

12.1 Encourage development designs and
concepts that provide public views of
Lake Elsinore and local ridgelines
through proper siting, building
design, and landscape design.

12.2 Encourage the dedication of open
space land in hillside development
proposals to preserve and enhance
view opportunities from
transportation corridors and
surrounding development.

12.3 Encourage new development and
redevelopment to incorporate views
of Lake Elsinore from roadways and
other public spaces that provide
residents and tourists with scenic
vistas to the water, marinas, and
lakeshore activities.

Through the project review
and CEQA processes the
City shall preserve public
views throughout the City
using effective siting and
design concepts and the
establishment of City and
District gateways.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

The City has obtained control of a
portion of the SR-74 corridor.

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12.4 Establish a series of City and
community gateways and entry
statements to promote the visual
character of the Districts.

12.5 Consider petitioning Caltrans to take
control of portions of the SR-74
corridor, in order to promote signage
and landscaping that enhance and
preserve the corridor’s aesthetic
setting.

Goal 13 Minimize activities, development, and landform modification that could distract viewers from the City’s visual character Policies

13.1 Discourage extractive activity from
being conducted in highly visible
areas and require reclamation of these
mining areas. If such uses must occur
in visible areas, the City shall require
extensive visual screening with
landscaping and/or fencing.

13.2 Discourage extractive uses or
development that entails excessive
light and glare visible from private
and public viewpoints.

13.3 Require grading plans for any hillside
development to include specifications
Through the CEQA
process, the City shall
minimize significant
landform alterations that
could detract from the
visual character of the City.

Key areas of visual
character include
surrounding hillsides, lake
views, and the Historic
District.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the development review process
and the City’s implementation of
CEQA.

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for revegetation and new planting to
minimize hillside scarring.

Sustainable Environment Goal, Policies and Implementation Program Goal 14 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all activities within the City boundaries to support the State’s efforts under AB-32 and to mitigate the impact of climate change on the City, State and world.

Policies

14.1 By 2020, the City will reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from within
its boundaries to 1990 levels consistent
with AB 32.

14.2 Measures shall be established that aim
to reduce emissions generated from
City uses, community uses
(community actions) and new
development (City discretionary
actions).

14.3 The City shall strive to increase public
awareness of climate change and
climate protection challenges.

14.4 The City will participate in the
Sustainable Communities Strategy/
Regional Blueprint Planning effort to
ensure that local plans are consistent
with the Regional Plan.

The City shall prepare,
adopt and implement a
Climate Action Plan that
provides a baseline
greenhouse gas emissions
inventory for municipal
facilities and operations
and community-wide
activities, analyzes the cost
and benefits of
methodologies for
reduction, and establishes
measures to meet State-
wide reduction goals.

Community Development
Department
The City adopted a Climate Action
Plan on December 13, 2011
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DISTRICT PLANS

1.0 Alberhill District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Alberhill District is to support and maintain a healthy transition from extractive/mining activities to a network of residential communities with a balanced mix of residential, commercial, light industrial, business professional, and institutional/public uses that provide a sense of place and high quality of life.

AH1.1 Continue to encourage proper
reclamation and enhancement of
areas impacted by extractive/ mining
activities for the public’s health,
safety and welfare.

AH1.2 Consider the preservation of vacant
lands in areas with high elevations in
the north, east and southwest in
order to provide an adequate
amount of conserved lands, open
space and wetland areas.

AH1.3 Encourage proper land use
compatibility between mining
activities and surrounding uses.

AH1.4 Impose conditions, as necessary, on
mining operations to minimize or
eliminate the potential adverse
impact of mining operations on
surrounding properties and the
environment.

As part of project review
and the CEQA process, the
City shall evaluate and
impose conditions as
necessary that address land
use compatibility and
balance, preservation of
wetlands and suitable open
space, and appropriate
buffers and distance
between mining operations
and new non-mining land
uses.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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AH1.5 Encourage new non-mining land
uses adjacent to existing mining
operations to provide an adequate
buffer with a buffer distance from
mining operations based on an
evaluation of: noise, aesthetics,
drainage, operating conditions and
operating hours, biological
resources, topography, lighting,
traffic and air quality.

AH1.6 Periodically revise and update the
City’s surface mining reclamation
ordinance to ensure the most recent
SMARA developments are reflected
in the City’s code.

Goal 2 Create a strong urban design that would support the Alberhill District as a distinct community.

AH 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create strong connections
to Lake Street between
neighborhoods and community
supporting uses.

AH 2.2 In areas outside approved specific
plans, the City should strive to
establish design standards that are
consistent with the Alberhill
District’s adopted specific plans in
The City shall utilize the
development review
process to assess
pedestrian routes and their
connectivity to community
centers, and the use of
community identifiers in
design motifs, signage, and
street trees.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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order to ensure a standard design
motif for new developme
AH 2.3 Consider the establishment and
construction of a series of pedestrian
routes as part of the City’s trail
system from residential areas to Lake
Street’s commercial and institutional
uses and to the open space and
MSHCP areas to the north, west, and
southeast areas of the Alberhill
District.

AH 2.4 Support the placement of
community identification signs
along the commercial/ institutional
uses and intersections along Lake
Street and I-15.

AH 2.5 Encourage the use of distinctive trees
along Lake Street identified in the
City’s Street Tree Program.

Goal 3 Preserve and enhance the cultural and historical resources of the Alberhill District.

AH 3.1 Support the relocation and
restoration of the Alberhill School as
a 20,000 square foot community
center promoting education
awareness of the District’s cultural
heritage including mining,
The City shall support
programs for the
preservation, educational
awareness, enhancement or
maintenance of key historic
Community Development
Department
Will be implemented through
compliance with Mitigation
Measures 7 and 7a as set forth in
the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Alberhill Villages
Specific Plan (SCH# 2012061046)
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homesteading, the railroad, and the
Terra Cotta town.

AH 3.2 Support educational awareness
programs that inform residents and
visitors of the District’s cultural
heritage.

AH 3.3 Encourage the use of signs within
recreational areas along Lake Street
depicting the Alberhill District’s
historical and cultural significance.
or cultural sites in the
Alberhill District.
that was certified by the Lake
Elsinore City Council on June 14,
2016.

Goal 4 Support a multi-modal transportation system with connections to new development, Interstate 15, recreational and open space areas, and districts to the south that serve the needs of residents.

AH 4.1 The interchange at Lake Street and I-
15 shall be improved to meet the
future traffic demand and satisfy the
minimum level of service required
by the City.

AH 4.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes identify and require
improvements to Lake Street and
Nichols Road as the most significant
roadways within the Alberhill
District for transit, landscaping,
pedestrian travel, and bikeways.

AH 4.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes require the construction or
The City shall assess
development projects and
impose conditions for safe
connectivity between
residential areas and
services.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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expansion of roadways serving new
developments located east and west
of Lake Street.

AH 4.4 Lake Street shall be constructed in
accordance with Urban Arterial
standards.

AH 4.5 Encourage the use of traffic-calming
measures within commercial and
institutional developments along
Lake Street when recommended by
traffic studies.

Goal 5 Encourage a wide variety of open space and recreational opportunities that are integrated within adopted master planned communities and future developments.

AH 5.1 Encourage the creation of an
extensive system of open space and
preservation lands throughout the
Alberhill District to ensure a healthy
balance between development and
the natural environment.

AH 5.2 Support joint-use of recreational
facilities with the Lake Elsinore
Union School District
AH 5.3 Pedestrian and hiking trails shall be
considered between neighborhoods
and surrounding open space and
MSHCP preservation areas.

As part of the project
review, CEQA and MSHCP
processes the City shall
assess open space and
recreational opportunities
in order to achieve a
healthy balance of land
uses within the District.

Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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2.0 Ballpark District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Ballpark District is to redevelop the area into a vibrant “Dream Extreme” mixed-use entertainment, commercial, and residential district by capitalizing upon the opportunities associated with Diamond Stadium.

With the Diamond Specific
Plan in place, the City shall
support land use
applications consistent
with the Specific Plan uses,
design, development
standards and guidelines,
circulation, and public
spaces.

Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process of
development proposals within the
Diamond Specific Plan.

Goal 2 Create a contemporary theme within the Ballpark District, by incorporating design elements that create a progressive entertainment image.

BP 2.1 Support the establishment of design
guidelines for the Ballpark District
that encourage pedestrian-oriented
development.

BP 2.2 Encourage commercial and
entertainment development in
mixed use areas along street
frontages.

BP 2.3 Encourage the construction of
community gateway identification
signs at the I-15 and Diamond Drive
Through the project
development and CEQA
processes, utilize street
frontages effectively,
provide public plazas, and
include traffic calming
techniques, where feasible,
that promote a vibrant,
pedestrian-friendly venue.

Support creative signage,
both onsite and offsite, that
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing – Through the project
review process, the City has
recognized the Ballpark District
theme in the signage and design of
new land uses in the area,
including the Walgreens pharmacy
at the corner of Diamond Drive
and Mission Trail and the Jack in
the Box restaurant across the street
at the corner of Diamond Drive
and Lakeshore Drive.

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interchange and main points of entry
to the “Ballpark District” and
surrounding neighborhoods.
promote activities within
the Ballpark District.

Goal 3 Through project development and CEQA processes continue to improve the near-by street system for the Diamond Drive and Railroad Canyon Road interchange improvement, especially the intersection of Auto Center Drive and Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon Road, Grape Street, and southbound on-ramp to I-15, as recommended by traffic studies.

BP 3.1 Encourage the use of traffic-calming
measures along roadways that
provide pedestrian access to
Diamond Stadium as recommended
by traffic studies.

BP 3.2 Continue to conduct necessary
studies in coordination with
Caltrans in order to make
interchange improvements at I-15
and Diamond Drive/Railroad
Canyon Road.

BP 3.3 Lakeshore Drive and Mission Trail
are designated Urban Arterials. As
future volumes increase and the
Level of Service falls below “E,”
these existing four lane streets shall
be widened to six lanes, the full
width of Urban Arterials.

BP 3.4 Continue to pursue a citywide trail
system that integrates regional trails
With the approval of the
Diamond Specific Plan,
support land use
applications whose designs
address and implement the
circulation plan and trail
systems identified in the
Specific Plan.

Engineering Department Ongoing – The City has
implemented this project through
the conditions of approval for
projects approved since adoption
of the General Plan. These projects
include a Sports Complex project
(PA 2016-04), and Artisan Alley
(PA 2016-38).

All necessary studies for
interchange improvements at I-15
and Diamond Drive/Railroad
Canyon Road were completed and
the interchange is currently under
construction. Completion date is
anticipated to be May 2022.

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and provides connections to
Diamond Stadium and the Lake
Edge Parkway multi-purpose trail.

Goal 4 Promote the stadium, “Dream Extreme” sports activities, and other recreational opportunities in the Ballpark District and provide linkages to the Lake and other park and recreation amenities.

BP 4.1 Encourage strong connections
between usable recreational
networks and facilities within the
Ballpark District and surrounding
City communities.

BP 4.2 Encourage recreational uses and
attractions that contribute to a
comprehensive network of
pedestrian trails, providing access
from the Ballpark District to
Diamond Stadium, the lake, the Lake
Edge parkway and other nearby
recreational facilities.

With the Diamond Specific
Plan in place, support land
use applications that are
consistent with the
permitted uses and uses
permitted by conditional
use permit identified in the
Specific Plan, and that
incorporate the linkages,
networks, trails and public
spaces that are designed to
connect the Specific Plan to
surrounding communities,
the lake, and other nearby
recreational facilities.

Community Development,
Engineering and Lakes,
Parks & Recreation
Departments
Ongoing – The City has
implemented this project through
the conditions of approval for
projects approved since adoption
of the General Plan. These projects
include a Sports Complex project
(PA 2016-04).

In 2019, the City adopted the
“Active LE Plan” which researched
and described opportunities to
improve pedestrian and bicycle
connectivity through Lake Elsinore
and connect with adjacent cities.

3.0 Business District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Business District is to encourage its position as the industrial and commercial hub of the City and to ensure that new growth respects the environmental sensitivity of the natural wetlands, floodway and floodplain.

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BD 1.1 Support intensification of
commercial and industrial uses in
order to provide additional
shopping options and higher paying
employment opportunities for
residents.

BD 1.2 Encourage the orientation of new
developments within the floodplain
towards the floodway while
satisfying all regulations governing
the development within these areas.

BD 1.3 Use the floodway as a natural
resource and as a pedestrian
corridor.

BD 1.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure land use
compatibility between any mining
activities and surrounding uses as
discussed in the Alberhill District.

The City shall support land
use applications whose
uses and designs are
consistent with the goal of
the Business District.

Community Development,
Parks and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 2 Support a vibrant commercial and industrial hub with high quality developments that have a strong orientation towards major corridors.

BD 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes continue to enhance the
visual quality of new development
and major transportation corridors.

Support projects that are
consistent with the goals of
the Business District, and
that are designed with
consideration for quality,
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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BD 2.2 Encourage a strong connection to the
Channel Walk project.

BD 2.3 Through the development review
process, promote attractive building
and street signage with the “Dream
Extreme” logo, streetscape, and
parking improvements as new
development occurs.
orientation, attractive
signage and streetscapes.

Goal 3 Encourage programs that promote educational awareness of the Business District’s cultural heritage in relation to neighboring districts
BD 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes recognize the historic
ranching and homesteading site as
future development occurs, and
encourage the location of
information in a public space onsite.

BD 3.2 Encourage the location of pedestrian
signs within the Channel Walk
describing the historical importance
of the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe
Railroad, the historic ranching and
homesteading site in the area, and
other historical sites in nearby
districts.

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Goal 4 Provide a safe and comprehensive roadway network for vehicular, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic throughout the Business District.

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BD 4.1 Continue to pursue the
improvement of the Central Avenue
(SR74)/I-15 and Nichols Road/I-15
interchanges in order to reduce
congestion and delay. Consider the
preparation of necessary studies in
coordination with Caltrans in order
to make interchange improvements.

BD 4.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes, continue to improve the
near-by street system for the Central
Avenue interchange improvement,
especially an over-crossing of I-15 at
Riverside Drive and the intersections
of Collier Avenue/Central Avenue,
Riverside Drive/Collier Avenue,
Dexter Avenue/Central Avenue, and
Cambern Avenue/Central Avenue.

BD 4.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes, continue to pursue the
improvement of the near-by street
system for the Nichols Road
interchange, especially the
intersection of Collier
Avenue/Nichols Road.

BD 4.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes, continue to pursue the
improvement of Riverside Drive in
Support land use
applications whose designs
provide safe roadways that
connect to adjacent
networks for vehicular,
truck, bicycle and
pedestrian traffic
Engineering, Parks and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing – Implemented through
the I-15 SR 74 Interchange
Improvement Project currently in
PA&ED phase, and through the I-
15 Nichols Road Interchange
Improvement Project, currently
under Project Study Phase.

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accordance with the Circulation
Element.

BD 4.5 Encourage and support the
integration of enhanced streetscape
features including landscaping,
street furniture, lighting, and
pedestrian/bikeway routes into the
Business District’s roadway design.

BD 4.6 Encourage the creation of an
environmentally sensitive and
accessible pedestrian/bicycle trail
along the Channel Walk project.

Goal 5 Connect the pedestrian/bikeway corridors along the major roadways within the Business District to the Channel Walk project.

BD 5.1 Support the completion of the
Channel Walk project.

BD 5.2 Encourage expanded open space
areas, bike lanes, and sidewalks
along major corridors within the
Business District.

Through the development
and CEQA processes,
ensure that project design
incorporates
pedestrian/bikeway
corridors as well as
connection to the Channel
Walk project.

Parks, Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing – Implemented through
the City’s Active Transportation
Plan. Currently the City is working
on the Murrieta Creek Trail
connecting Corydon Street to the
Levee.

In 2018, the City was awarded the
“Urban Greening Grant” project on
Spring Street to increase safe
opportunities for pedestrian and
cyclist to travel on Spring Street
and connecting streets to Main
Street.

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4.0 Country Club Heights District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the County Club Heights District is to develop as a lower density residential estate neighborhood, maximizing the lake views and historical character of the area while preserving the integrity of the natural features.

CCH 1.1 Consider the establishment of
policies and development
standards that create buildable
residential lots.

Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall encourage the
establishment and
precedence for an estate
neighborhood.

Community Development
Departments
New homes in the County Club
Heights District approved by the
City through the design review
process since the adoption of the
General Plan on December 13, 2011
have not resulted in the creation of
an estate neighborhood.

Goal 2 Encourage new development that preserves and enhances the distinct Country Club Heights District character.

CCH 2.1 Consider the development of design
guidelines that will integrate the
historical character of the Country
Club Heights District and ensure
unique District design in all
residential, landscape and
roadway development.

CCH 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes require conformance
with hillside development policies
to preserve the natural topography
of the Country Club Heights
District.

Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support land use
applications that preserve
and enhance the character
and identity of the Country
Club Heights District, and
that meet the requirements
for safe access.

Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

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CCH 2.3 Encourage the installation and
construct of community
identification signs/gateway
monuments and street lamps at the
main points of entry to the Country
Club Heights District and
neighborhoods.

CCH 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes require lots to have
direct access to a City-maintained
roadway and to provide a private
access-way with a width of no less
than 16-feet.

CCH 2.5 Allow legal non-conforming lots to
develop with appropriate set
backs, lot coverage, septic or
sewage disposal systems,
emergency vehicular access
capabilities, and appropriate
drainage techniques.

CCH 2.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes require Country Club
Heights District roadways to
conform to the existing topography
as much as possible to provide safe
and adequate access yet maintain
the country character.

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Goal 3 Restore and enhance the historical characteristics of the Country Club Heights District as development occurs.

CCH 3.1 Encourage the restoration of the
ornamental concrete streetlamps to
working condition. New identical
streetlamp features shall be
fabricated and placed at key
entrances to the Country Club
Heights District.

CCH 3.2 Encourage the preservation of the
integrity of the design, character
and structure of Aimee’s Castle as
a locally significant historic
resource.

Through the design review
process, the City shall
support land use
applications that preserve
and enhance the character
and identity of the Country
Club Heights District.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

Goal 4 Provide a safe and comprehensive roadway network for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic within the Country Club Heights District, with additional access points into/out of the area.

CCH 4.1 Consider road cross-sections that
are unique to the Country Club
Heights District as necessary and
used for local roadways in areas
south of Riverside Drive to Chaney
Street and the areas enclosed
between Gunnerson and Riverside
Drive.

CCH 4.2 Consider a new special roadway
cross section for Lakeshore Drive
between Riverside Drive and
Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support land use
applications that provide
safe access and the efficient
use of land.

Engineering Departments Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

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Chaney Street and locate
intersections at Manning Street,
Lawrence Way, and Wilson Way.

CCH 4.3 Consider a pedestrian sidewalk
along Lakeshore Drive that
integrates a multi-purpose trail
along Lakeshore Drive.

CCH 4.4 Encourage a minimum sight-
distance of 250 feet within the
Country Club Heights District.

CCH 4.5 Consider the roadway network to
include one-way streets where
ROW or buildable widths are
limited.

CCH 4.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes integrate roadway and
other public services infrastructure
as development occurs to create
efficient use of land.

CCH 4.7 Consider the feasibility of assuming
control of the entire segment of
State Route 74, located within the
Country Club Heights District.

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and recreational opportunities, maximizing key view sheds, maintaining hillsides, and preserving the integrity of the Temescal Wash wetlands and drainage areas.

CCH 5.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes develop a
comprehensive pedestrian trails
network that both provides access
from the Country Club Heights
District to the lake and Historic
Downtown District as well as
provides a linkage to those areas
from the Alberhill District.

CCH 5.2 Consider the development of a
minimum of one park at a key
scenic view shed site to provide an
opportunity to feature the views of
the lake.

Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support land use
applications that provide
active open space and
recreation areas which
maximize viewsheds to the
lake.

Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Not implemented to date.

Goal 6a Provide adequate, consistently responsive, efficient and customer-oriented public safety services and facilities.

Goal 6b Support private utility companies and public utility districts to provide adequate levels of utility services to the Country Club Heights District residents and businesses, and ensure that necessary infrastructure is constructed.

CCH 6.1 Encourage the pursuit of innovative
techniques to deliver adequate
public services in a cost-effective
and responsive manner.

Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support land use
applications that provide
efficient and innovative
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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public safety services and
facilities.

5.0 East Lake District
Goal 1 Integrate the future residential and commercial development with the recreational and open space land use framework to create a cohesive master planned community.

EL 1.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes require adequate noise
buffers between residential,
commercial and active recreational
facilities such as the airstrip and
motocross.

EL 1.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes implement an efficient
street system in order to
accommodate proposed
development and recreational uses.

EL 1.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide a variety of
recreational opportunities in concert
with the City’s image as a
recreational “Dream Extreme”
destination.

EL 1.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes strive to balance the
recreational needs of local residents
With the East Lake Specific
Plan in place, the City shall
support land use
applications consistent
with the Specific Plan uses,
design, development
standards and guidelines,
circulation, and public
spaces.

Community Development,
Engineering, and Parks
and Recreation
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

In order to facilitate
implementation of the East Lake
Specific Plan, the City prepared
East Lake Specific Plan,
Amendment No. 11, which was
adopted on November 28, 2017.

Amendment No. 11 consolidated
all earlier amendments and
established a new land use plan,
and updated development
standards and guidelines.

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and visitors with the regional and
local need for housing.

EL 1.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate open space as
an integral component of the overall
community.

Goal 2a Preserve the open space and recreational character of the area while developing the master planned community according to the goals and objectives of the East Lake Specific Plan and the goals and policies of the East Lake District Plan.

Goal 2b Establish a community with a unique sense of place within the context of surrounding development in the East Lake District’s master planned society.

EL 2.1 Preserve MSHCP, wetlands, and
other valuable environmental
resources in the area consistent with
the East Lake Specific Plan.

EL 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes require the dedication of
the wetland areas and important
habitat to the Elsinore Area preserve
of the MSHCP.

El 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes require development to
create bikeway and pedestrian links
between the built community and
open space and recreational areas to
provide direct access from the East
Preservation of habitat in
the East Lake Specific Plan
is governed by the “Back
Basin 770 Conservation”
agreement mapped by the
Regional Conservation
Authority. With this
agreement in place, the
City shall support land use
applications consistent
with this agreement and
map.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing – The City continues
working towards finalizing
conservation of the habitat
identified by the 770-acre Plan.

Also implemented through the
project review process and the
City’s CEQA and MSHCP
processes.

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Lake District and surrounding
community.

EL 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes require development to
create a comprehensive community
image that is reflected in its land
use, architectural, and landscape
elements.

Goal 3 Enhance pedestrian circulation, particularly between higher density residential and commercial areas and active or passive recreational facilities. Develop a trail system that will join parks and recreational areas, schools, and commercial activity centers in the District and link to the surrounding community including the Ballpark District.

EL 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate strong
linkages to the surrounding
activities including Diamond
Stadium located in the neighboring
Ballpark District into development
design.

EL 3.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes integrate and align future
roadways with the built circulation
infrastructure in order to provide for
efficient use of land and traffic
movement.

EL 3.3 Conduct necessary studies in
coordination with Riverside County
With the approval of the
East Lake Specific Plan and
its amendments, the City
shall support land use
applications whose designs
address and implement the
circulation plan and trail
systems identified in the
Specific Plan.

Engineering, Parks and
Recreation, and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s CEQA and MSHCP
processes.

Creation of the Active LE Plan
continually reviews opportunities
to improve pedestrian and cyclist
movement throughout Lake
Elsinore.

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and Caltrans to make the Olive
Street/I-15 undercrossing an
interchange to enhance circulation
in the District.

Goal 4 Provide an open space and recreational network visually and physically integrated to development areas and provide a balance between development and the conservation and preservation of areas with unique environmental or aesthetic value.

EL 4.1 Support the enhancement of usable
recreational networks throughout
the East Lake District by ensuring
that connections between such
community elements as open space,
parks, schools, recreational facilities,
and the residential and commercial
areas are required during the
development and CEQA processes.

EL 4.2 Encourage the enhancement of
existing facilities such as the airstrip
and motocross that are critical to the
continuation of extreme sport
activities.

EL 4.3 Through the development and
CEQA processes require
recreational activities oriented to
local residents and visitors.

With the East Last Specific
Plan in place, the City shall
support land use
applications that provide a
balance between
development and
preservation areas, and
between development and
unique recreational
opportunities in the East
Lake District
Parks and Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s CEQA and MSHCP
processes.

East Lake Specific Plan,
Amendment No. 11, adopted on
November 28, 2017 includes new
land use designations that include
“ Action Sports, Tourism,
Commercial and Recreation” and
Active Recreation, Tourism,
Commercial and Transitional
Area” that recognize the balance
between development and
preservation areas, and between
development and unique
recreational opportunities.

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EL 4.4 Through the development and
CEQA processes require an open
space and park system to satisfy the
active and passive recreational
needs of the community.

EL 4.5 The southern shoreline of Lake
Elsinore within the East Lake
District shall be preserved for public
access and enjoyment.

6.0 Historic District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Historic District is to create a true nucleus of the City, which represents the physical and symbolic heart and the civic, commercial, and cultural center, highlighted by its connection to the lake. Goal 4 of the General Plan’s Community Form (Chapter 2.0) preserves the rich historical heritage of the City of Lake Elsinore by maintaining and ensuring the continuation of the Historic District area as the premier civic, commercial, and cultural center. See this Chapter for Policies and Implementation Program.

Goal 2 Support mixed-use corridors with a pedestrian orientation towards the public realm, enhance public views of the lake and Santa Ana Mountains by establishing view corridors with appropriate development standards, and capture new public views where possible as lakefront sites are redeveloped.

HD 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes, create a strong connection
between Main Street and the
public/institutional uses and
commercial uses north and south of
Lakeshore Drive.

HD 2.2 All Historic District development
shall adhere to the design guidelines
During project design
review, utilize the
guidelines, standards,
techniques, and measures
provided in the Downtown
Master Plan and the
Historic Elsinore
Architectural Design
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

The City implemented the
Downtown Master Plan after its
adoption in December 2011 until it
was superseded by the adoption of
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established through the Downtown
Master Plan, and the 1994 Historic
Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards.

HD 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes, ensure an attractive
destination with a diversity of uses
and activities while offering
pedestrian safety and mobility.

HD 2.4 Encourage the concept of
commercial mixed use along Main
Street.

HD 2.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes pursue the design and
construction of community
identification signs and gateway
monuments at the main points of
entry to the Historic District.

HD 2.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes improve roadways with
additional trees, landscaping
themes, widened and contiguous
sidewalks, functional public
furniture, additional decorative
lighting, and maximum on-street
diagonal parking.

Standards. Where the two
documents conflict, the
Downtown Master Plan
shall take precedence.
the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan on September 25, 2018.

The Downtown Specific Plan
implements the vision and
objectives of the Downtown
Master Plan. It also specified
standards originally adopted in
1993. and guidelines that simplify
and replace the outdated Historic
Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards.

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HD 2.7 Strongly encourage the use of
architectural designs that are “true
to form” with the architectural
designs selected and allowed by the
Downtown Master Plan and the
Historic Elsinore Architectural
Design Standards.

HD 2.8 Through the project and CEQA
processes create an integrated and
memorable relationship of
architecture, public space, and open
space in developments immediately
adjacent to the Temescal Wash
outflow channel, the future Civic
Center, and recreational areas.

HD 2.9 Pursue the development of a new
Civic Center complex within
proximity to Main Street and the
lake. Public and cultural facilities
such as City Hall, an open-air public
plaza, and a theatre shall be
encouraged.

HD 2.10 Pursue the preparation and
adoption of a Downtown Master
Plan which follows the boundaries
of the Downtown Overlay area.

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Goal 3 Continue to restore and enhance the historical structures within the Historic District as development occurs. Maintain the history of the Historic District through restoration and expansion of existing historical structures. Educate and promote the significance of the Historic District’s structures.

HD 3.1 Support the expansion of the Lake
Elsinore Historical Society’s
Museum located along Main Street.

HD 3.2 Encourage new development to
incorporate historical architectural
features into building facades and
require projects to conform/abide by
the architectural design standards as
defined in the Downtown Master
Plan and the Historic Elsinore
Architectural Design Standards.

HD 3.3 Encourage the preservation of all
historic structures located within the
Historic District, including those
located outside the core downtown
area.

HD 3.4 Consider the development and
adoption of specialized design
guidelines particular to the Historic
District overlay.

Through the development
review and CEQA
processes consider the
incorporation of historical
architectural features and
encourage preservation of
historic structures. Adopt
the Downtown Master Plan
as a set of standards and
guidelines to implement
the Historic District
overlay area objectives.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

The City implemented the
Downtown Master Plan after its
adoption in December 2011 until it
was superseded by the adoption of
the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan on September 25, 2018.

The Downtown Specific Plan
implements the vision and
objectives of the Downtown
Master Plan. It also specifies
standards originally adopted in
1993, and guidelines that simplify
and replace the outdated Historic
Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards.

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HD 4.1 Continue efforts to complete the
Channel Walk project.

HD 4.2 Contemplate the design new
parking facilities as an integral
feature in the overall design of the
Historic District.

HD 4.3 In order to support pedestrian
activity, mitigate traffic impacts to
LOS E during peak hours.

HD 4.4 Traffic signals, if warranted, shall be
appropriately designed for the
downtown landscape.

HD 4.5 The intersection of Graham Avenue
and Main Street requires
signalization according to the
General Plan Traffic Study. Monitor
the intersection and when the LOS
falls below E, the City will prepare
for signal installation.

Support the objectives of
the Downtown Master Plan
and Historic District
Overlay area.

Engineering and
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

The City implemented the
Downtown Master Plan after its
adoption in December 2011 until it
was superseded by the adoption of
the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan on September 25, 2018.

The Downtown Specific Plan
implements the vision and
objectives of the Downtown
Master Plan. It also specified
standards originally adopted in
1993. and guidelines that simplify
and replace the outdated Historic
Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards
Goal 5 Support a recreational system that is accessible to the City’s residents, employees, and visitors and ensuring a variety of facilities for all ages.

HD 5.1 Consider pedestrian linkages
between the Channel Walk project
and the nearby Historic District,
commercial businesses, recreational
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facilities, major corridors, the Lake
Edge Parkway, and the lake.

HD 5.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes expand and support
facilities within the various
community centers.

HD 5.3 Encourage and pursue the
development of additional
recreational facilities adjacent to new
public development such as the
future civic center plaza.

HD 5.4 Encourage residential development
to incorporate common open spaces
on-site, such as courtyards and
terraces.

HD 6.1 Pursue the preparation and adoption
of a Downtown Master Plan which
follows the boundaries of the Main
Street Overlay Special Treatment
Area
HD 6.2 Through the project review and
CEQA processes, require new and
renovated buildings to reinforce the
stylistic characteristics of historic
buildings in and around the vicinity
of the Historic District. Use of
building materials similar to those
Support and implement the
Downtown Master Plan
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process.

The City implemented the
Downtown Master Plan after its
adoption in December 2011 until it
was superseded by the adoption of
the Downtown Elsinore Specific
Plan on September 25, 2018.

The Downtown Specific Plan
implements the vision and
objectives of the Downtown
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used during the area’s historic era is
required along facades facing Main
Street.

HD 6.3 Encourage underground parking or
parking areas behind the
development project, away from
Main Street.

HD 6.4 Consider density bonuses and
reduced parking standards for
residential and commercial
developments when development
provides various amenities
including building architectural
features, public art, public spaces,
and open space areas.

HD 6.5 Through the project review and
CEQA processes ensure that new
developments have a strong
orientation towards Main Street and
maintain a zero lot line along this
roadway.

HD 6.6 Encourage the use of landscaping
themes, public furniture, signage
and lighting fixtures that add to the
architectural character of historic
structures and are consistent
throughout Main Street.

Master Plan. It also specified
standards originally adopted in
1993. and guidelines that simplify
and replace the outdated Historic
Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards
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HD 6.7 Through the project review and
CEQA processes maintain and
maximize public views of the lake
and the Santa Ana Mountains along
Main Street. A maximum building
height of four (4) stories shall be
maintained to preserve view
corridors to the lake and the Santa
Ana Mountains.

HD 6.8 Consider revising the current
Historic Elsinore Architectural
Design Standards.

7.0 Lake Edge District
Goal 1a Encourage the development of a recreational destination that will bring local residents and visitors to the various recreational and entertainment facilities around the lake.

Goal 1b Enhance the accessibility of the recreational designated uses along the lake’s shores.

Goal 1c Preserve a view corridor along Lakeshore Drive between Chaney and Iowa Street.

LE 1.1 Encourage the development of
recreation-serving commercial land
uses and the revitalization of existing
uses that strengthen the City’s
economic base and offer a range of
enterprises that serve the needs of
residents and visitors.

Through the development
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support land use
applications that provide
recreation-serving and
entertainment uses around
the lake, and that provide
Community Development,
Engineering,
Redevelopment Agency,
and Parks & Recreation
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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LE 1.2 Support new development and
redevelopment around the lake that
offers a range of housing,
commercial, and entertainment
opportunities and increased
recreational activities for residents
and tourists.

LE 1.3 Consider a pedestrian-oriented
route (multi-purpose trail) along and
within Lakeshore Drive and a multi-
purpose trail that connects to the
City Campground.

LE 1.4 Encourage the creation of a
consistent and integrated
development theme along the lake
edge.

LE 1.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes preserve sensitive
environmental habitats and
physiographic features, including
wetlands and beaches.
accessibility along the
shoreline.

Goal 2 Support a destination that provides a consistent and rich design motif and accessibility with a strong recreation-oriented character and emphasis for recreational, residential, residential-mixed use, and commercial uses along or within close proximity to Lake Edge District’s shorelines.

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LE 2.1 Support the design of new
development at a pedestrian-scale
with an orientation towards the lake.

LE 2.2 Encourage the construction of
community identification gateway
signs at the main points of entry to
the Lake Edge District and at
regular points along the Lake Edge
Parkway.

Through the design review
process, promote a
consistent and rich design
motif with a strong
recreation-oriented
character.

Community Development,
Redevelopment Agency,
and Parks & Recreation
Departments
Ongoing – reviewing, updating
and refining directional signage
around the lake to make more
appealing to visitors of the lake.

Goal 3 Support and promote the historical significance of the lake as development occurs, along with preserving and maintaining the integrity of the Adobe Machado House and the Elsinore Naval Academy Building as locally recognized historic resources.

LE 3.1 Encourage the preservation and
restoration of the Adobe House as a
visitor’s center to promote the
educational awareness of the Lake
Edge District’s historic legacies and
the evolution of the development of
the lake’s shoreline.

LE 3.2 Encourage the placement of signs
depicting the historic evolution of
the lake and nearby areas within the
Lake Edge District in popular
recreational areas along the lake’s
shores.

Where feasible support
preservation and
restoration efforts and
educational opportunities
that bring awareness to the
District’s historic legacies.

Community Development
and Parks & Recreation
Department
The Machado Adobe was
destroyed by fire in September
2017 and the Elsinore Naval
Academy Building remains vacant
and deteriorating.

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Goal 4 Encourage the enhancement of primary circulation routes, points of entry, key intersections, and the Lake Edge Parkway by improving public access opportunities to the lake and Lake Edge.

LE 4.1 Consider the possibility of assuming
control of the entire segment of State
Route 74, located within the Lake
Edge District.

LE 4.2 Support the enhancement and/or
creation of unifying streetscapes,
road signage, and other design
features along Lakeshore Drive.

Encourage the construction of entry
points from each of the adjacent
districts to the Lake Edge District.

LE 4.3 Through the CEQA review process
ensure that main intersections along
Grand Avenue at Riverside Drive
and Ortega Highway are improved
in order to reduce congestion and
delay. Full improvement may
impact the existing development on
the southeast corner.

LE 4.4 When the traffic volume justifies,
and as development continues,
widen Riverside Drive to the full
width as detailed in the General
Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall improve public
access and primary
circulation routes within
the District.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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Plan, during the development and
CEQA processes.

LE 4.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes apply the new special
roadway cross section (Fig 2-2) for
Lakeshore Drive between Manning
Street and Chaney Street and locate
intersections at Manning Street,
Lawrence Way, and Wilson Way.

Goal 5 Through the development review process create recreational opportunities for the City’s residents that maximize access to and use of the lake.

LE 5.1 Through the development review
process create a continuous multi-
purpose trail designed and
designated for pedestrian use (the
“Lake Edge Parkway”), around the
perimeter of the Lake Edge District.

LE 5.2 Encourage the establishment of
pedestrian links between the
neighboring districts and the multi-
purpose trail.

Through the design review
and CEQA processes, the
City shall support
maximum access to and
use of the lake.

Community Development,
Engineering,
Redevelopment Agency,
and Parks & Recreation
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

8.0 Lake Elsinore Hills District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Lake Elsinore Hills District is to enhance and maintain a network of residential communities that incorporates and protects the natural landscape and MSHCP conservation areas offering a high quality of life.

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LEH 1.1 Encourage land uses that are
compatible with adjacent Automall
Overlay areas at the western edge
of the Lake Elsinore Hills District.

LEH 1.2 Encourage the clustering of
development in order to preserve
significant hillsides.

Through the project and
CEQA review processes,
particular attention should
be given to those land use
applications adjacent to the
Automall Overlay areas or
that include significant
hillsides that may be
eligible for preservation.

Community Development Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 2 Maximize and maintain view corridors through site planning that are adaptive to topographic conditions as exemplified in the Lake Elsinore Hills District’s City-approved specific plans.

LEH 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create strong links
between existing uses, approved
specific plans, future
developments, and the Lake
Elsinore Hills District’s open space,
MSHCP conservation areas, and
recreational areas.

LEH 2.2 Encourage and require design
standards that maintain the
distinct characteristics of each
community, while ensuring a
consistent and high quality design
throughout the Lake Elsinore Hills
District.

Through the project review
and CEQA processes,
ensure that specific plans
develop consistent with
approved design
guidelines, and encourage
non-specific plan
development to emulate
the high quality and
topographic considerations
of neighboring specific
plan communities.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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Goal 3 Preserve and enhance the historical resources within the Lake Elsinore Hills District.

LEH 3.1 Support programs that promote
awareness of the historical resources
within the Lake Elsinore Hills
District.

LEH 3.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes preserve the Lake Elsinore
Hills District’s historic mine location,
located near Scenic Crest Drive and
Grassy Meadow Drive, as well as the
historic ranching and homesteading
site located to the southeast near
Railroad Canyon Road.

LEH 3.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes develop a
pedestrian/hiking trail which
provides access to the ranching and
homesteading site and promotes the
acknowledgement of its significance
in the City’s history.

LEH 3.4 Support the restoration and
incorporation of the historic
ranching and homesteading site as a
visitor’s center that provides
historical information about the
general vicinity and consider the
opportunity to acquire the historic
During any project or
CEQA review,
acknowledge the
significance of historical
sites in the District, and
encourage actions that will
enhance preservation of
use of these sites.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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ranching and homestead site for
restoration and use as a visitor center
or other public facility.

Goal 4 Encourage the development of an adequate multi-modal transportation system including bus routes, bicycle lanes, hiking trails, and pedestrian oriented streets that provides adequate accessibility within the Lake Elsinore Hills District and to neighboring areas and roadways by establishing design standards that ensure a high quality circulation system throughout the Lake Elsinore Hills District that incorporates the existing topography.

LEH 4.1 Through the project review and
CEQA processes construct
additional east/west roadways
providing access from Interstate-15
to the eastern areas of the Lake
Elsinore Hills District wherever
recommended by traffic studies.

LEH 4.2 Consider the development of a
strategic plan with the City of
Wildomar to ensure that Lost Road
northeast of Grape Street to the
existing specific plan street is
constructed to a four-lane
roadway.

LEH 4.3 Support completion of Canyon
Estates Drive to Camino del Norte
at Main Street and for Camino del
Norte to continue to Cambern
The City shall encourage
development designs that
provide multi-modal
transportation systems in
proposed projects, and that
provide accessibility within
the District as well as to
neighboring areas and
roadways.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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Avenue to finish the connection to
State Route 74.

LEH 4.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes, complete improvements
to Rosetta Canyon Road/Elsinore
Hills Road from Camino del Norte
to State Route 74 in order to
provide additional access from one
side of the Lake Elsinore Hills
District to the other side.

LEH 4.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes, the City shall continue to
pursue funding for improvements
to both Central Avenue and
Railroad Canyon Road, which will
carry substantial future traffic
volumes.

LEH 4.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes continue to plan for the
design and construction of the La
Strada Road connection from
Summerhill Drive to Camino del
Norte
Goal 5 Enhance the natural character of the broad plains, rolling hills, steep slopes, sensitive habitats, and watercourses.

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LEH 5.1 Encourage the provision of
pedestrian routes that connect
existing and future developments
with open space and recreation
uses.

LEH 5.2 Support an extensive system of open
space and MSHCP conservation
areas throughout the Lake Elsinore
Hills District to ensure a healthy
balance between development and
conservation of the area’s natural
environment.

LEH 5.3 Preserve a balanced amount of the
Lake Elsinore Hills District’s
natural landscape of valleys, peaks,
rolling hills, watercourses, and
sensitive habitats as existing
specific plans and additional
projects are developed.

Through the project and
CEQA processes,
encourage development
designs that enhance the
natural topography of the
District and provide
accessibility to recreational
and open space areas.

Parks & Recreation,
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

9.0 Lake View District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Lake View District is to provide a revitalized and healthy mixed-use corridor along Riverside Drive with connections to the lake; to ensure adequate public facilities and services to meet the needs of existing and new development and City-adopted specific plans; and to establish policies that create strong links between existing and future residential communities and supporting commercial, entertainment, or recreational uses.

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LV 1.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes strengthen the vitality of
the commercial corridor along
Riverside Drive and the
intersection of Lakeshore Drive
and Riverside Drive (“Riverside
Gateway”).

LV 1.2 Encourage the redevelopment or
rehabilitation of substandard
housing.

LV 1.3 Encourage the City’s
Redevelopment Agency to utilize
it’s funding to help leverage the
development of affordable housing
projects in areas designated for
residential uses northeast of
Lakeside High School.

The City shall encourage
development that
contributes toward a mixed
use corridor, access to the
Lake, and strong links to
existing residential
communities
Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 2 Promote a residential district to the north that includes a greater variety of residential densities and supporting uses and stronger ties within the Lake View District to nearby areas, and promote a neighborhood commercial district to the southeast with high quality design and compatibility with adjacent commercial, institutional, and residential uses.

LV 2.1 Encourage public facilities and
spaces in locations that do not
contain steep slopes but do contain
views of the lake and surrounding
mountains.

The City shall encourage
development that provides
strong ties within the Lake
View District to nearby
areas, promotes pedestrian
linkages throughout the
Community Development
and Engineering
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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LV 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure compatibility of
uses within the mixed use areas of
the Lake View District along
Riverside Drive and Lakeshore
Drive.

LV 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes identify and enhance the
primary gateways of the
community.

LV 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes enhance and establish
greater pedestrian linkages
throughout the Lake View District
and neighboring uses, particularly
south of Riverside Drive to the
Lake Edge Parkway.

LV 2.5 Consider the development of a set of
design criteria to help provide for
consistent and high quality
development or redevelopment of
residential and commercial uses
along Riverside Drive and Lake
Shore Drive that incorporate the
natural setting and surrounding
uses.

LV 2.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes protect and enhance
District., and provides high
quality design and utilizes
the natural setting and
blends with surrounding
uses
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view corridors of the lake and
neighboring mountains from the
higher elevations as well as from
lower lying elevations elsewhere
in the Lake View District.

Goal 3 Preserve and promote the Lake View District’s historical sites.

LV 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes preserve Machado Street’s
historical Deodar trees where
possible.

LV 3.2 Consider restoration and integration
of Torn Ranch as a community center
with educational information
regarding the area’s cultural heritage
and historical sites.

The City shall encourage
development that
preserves historical trees
and/or restores historical
sites.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 4 Support the enhancement of Lincoln Street as the main linkage between the northwestern areas of the Lake View District and recreational facilities located southeast of Riverside Drive; enhance Riverside Drive as a mixed use corridor connecting the western and eastern areas of the city; ensure a high quality design of the circulation system that adds to the character of the Lake View District; and enhance Grand Avenue as another main linkage, connecting to I-15 via Lake Street.

LV 4.1 Designate Lincoln Street as the main
access route connecting the Lake
View District’s northwestern areas to
the recreational facilities on the north
side of the lake.

The City shall ensure a
high quality design of the
circulation system within
the Lake View District that
contributes character and
linkages.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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LV 4.2 Designate Grand Avenue as the
main access route connecting the
Lake View District to the I-15
corridor via Lake Street and State
Route 74.

LV 4.3 Designate Riverside Drive/State
Route 74 as the main access route
through the Lake View District
connecting the western areas to the
eastern and southeastern areas of the
City.

LV 4.4 Encourage the incorporation of
traffic-calming measures such as
additional trees and medians within
Machado Street and Lincoln Street,
to reduce traffic speeds in areas
within close proximity to
public/institutional facilities and
low-density residential areas along
this roadway, and within Riverside
Drive, to enhance the visual
character and walkability of the
corridor.

LV 4.5 Continue coordination of
improvements and/or maintenance
efforts for Machado Street with the
Riverside County Transportation
and Land Management Agency.

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Goal 5 Support a revitalized Riverside Drive and Lakeshore Drive that are consistent with the mixed use corridor’s urban design character.

LV 5.1 Encourage a safe and comprehensive
roadway network for vehicular,
bicycle, and pedestrian traffic within
the Lake View District.

LV 5.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes improve traffic circulation
and landscaping along Riverside
Drive and Lakeshore Drive for both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

LV 5.3 Encourage the installation and
provision of pedestrian connections
to areas south and southeast of
Riverside Drive and north and
northwest of the lake.

LV 5.4 Consider ownership of portions of
State Highway 74 from the State of
California.

The City shall encourage
development that
revitalizes and enhances
the mixed use corridors,
provides a comprehensive
roadway network and
strong linkages for
pedestrians.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 6 Support a wide variety of open space and recreational opportunities that are linked together within the Lake View District through pedestrian paths that connect neighborhoods to open space and recreational facilities, and promote a mixed-use corridor along Riverside Drive with private, public and joint-use recreational facilities.

LV 6.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes construct a series of
pedestrian/bicycle routes connecting
The City shall encourage
development that
contributes a wide variety
Parks & Recreation,
Engineering and
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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all recreational facilities as
development occurs.

LV 6.2 Encourage the construction of hiking
and equestrian trails in the
northwestern areas of the Lake View
District within the open space
corridors and between the Lake
View District and the Cleveland
National Forest.

LV 6.3 Support joint-use recreational
programs.

LV 6.4 Encourage streetscapes within
future residential and commercial
development and redevelopment
along Riverside Drive and
Lakeshore Drive that provide a more
pedestrian friendly environment.
of open space uses and
recreational amenities that
are linked within the Lake
View District through
pedestrian paths that
connect neighborhoods to
open space.

Community Development
Departments

10.0 North Peak District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the North Peak District is to support a master planned community, strengthen community identity, and preserve hillsides; ensure quality of development by establishing and maintaining an orderly land use pattern that maintains a healthy balance with the area’s natural features; and protect and preserve sensitive natural habitat and prominent natural features using the MSHCP and open space conservation tools.

NP 1.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes protect and preserve
sensitive natural habitat and
prominent natural features using the
The City shall support the
development of the North
Peak Specific Plan, which
provides guidelines and a
Community Development
Department
No development applications have
been submitted within the North
Peak Specific Plan since adoption
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MSHCP and open space
conservation tools.

NP 1.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes establish a mix of housing
types, community services, and
recreational facilities.

NP 1.3 Protect natural slopes in highly
visible areas.

NP 1.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes cluster residential
development around recreational
facilities and District open space
areas.
framework for an orderly
land use pattern that
preserves natural features
and habitats of the District.

Through the project and
CEQA processes, the City
shall encourage
community identity and
quality development.
of the General Plan on December
2011.

Goal 2 Support the amended specific plan and ensure that it is harmonious with the surrounding environment through sensitivity to site characteristics, existing landforms, topography, vegetation, and MSHCP conservation areas.

NP 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes encourage adequate
buffers between the golf course,
residential uses, recreational
facilities, open space areas, and
conserved lands.

NP 2.2 Protect the natural topography.

NP 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes require drainage plans to
utilize natural features, washes, and
ravines where possible. These areas
The City shall support the
development of the North
Peak Specific Plan, which
provides guidelines and a
framework for an orderly
land use pattern that
preserves natural features
and habitats of the District.

Through the project and
CEQA processes, the City
shall encourage
Community Development
Department
No development applications have
been submitted within the North
Peak Specific Plan since adoption
of the General Plan on December
13, 2011.

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should be integrated into the
recreation and open space systems
where possible.

NP 2.4 Use native vegetation and approved
plant palate where possible
throughout the amended specific
plan.

NP 2.5 Preserve the natural terrain and
include indigenous plants in the
landscape design of the golf course
development.
community identity and
quality development.

Goal 3 Develop a circulation system with adequate access to all areas within the amended specific plan that minimizes adverse impacts to sensitive land uses and environmental areas.

NP 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes require Nichols Road/El
Toro Road as the primary access
route to serve the northern area of
the North Peak District.

The City shall support the
development of the North
Peak Specific Plan and its
circulation system that
provides access throughout
the Plan while minimizing
adverse impacts to open
space areas.

Engineering Department No development applications have been submitted within the North
Peak Specific Plan since adoption
of the General Plan on December
13, 2011.

Goal 4 Encourage the preservation and promotion of the historic mine locations, historic ranching and homesteading sites within the North Peak District.

NP 4.1 Support programs that promote
educational awareness of the historic
The City shall support
efforts to recognize the
Community Development
Department
No development applications have
been submitted within the North
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mining and ranching activities, and
homesteading sites, and the location
of a tourist information center in the
area.

NP 4.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes observe an open
space/parking buffer for new
development in the vicinity of the
historic mine locations.
significance of historic sites
in the District, and shall
encourage project designs
that buffer new
development near historic
sites.

Peak Specific Plan since adoption
of the General Plan on December
13, 2011.

Goal 5 Provide a strong visual and recreational element within the amended specific plan.

NP 5.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide both active and
passive recreation opportunities for
residents and visitors to North Peak
that are compatible with its
topography and natural amenities.

NP 5.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes maintain the urban
wildland interface for the developed
areas and the dedicated MSHCP
conservation areas.

The City shall support
development design that
provides a strong visual
focus, recreational
opportunities for District
residents and visitors, and
effective urban interface
with conservation areas.

Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
No development applications have
been submitted within the North
Peak Specific Plan since adoption
of the General Plan on December
13, 2011.

11.0 Riverview District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Riverview District is to stimulate a mixed-use neighborhood with a variety of land uses that incorporate the area’s natural amenities and surrounding uses.

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RV 1.1 Encourage the redevelopment
and/or rehabilitation of aging
structures.

RV 1.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes create strong linkages to
recreational areas, the lake, the river,
and the Ballpark District.

RV 1.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure compatibility
between the Riverview District’s
wide variety of uses.

RV 1.4 Encourage the establishment of auto
sales enterprises along Auto Center
Drive.

RV 1.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes establish and maintain
adequate buffers between auto sale
lots and residential uses.

RV 1.6 Through the project design and
CEQA processes discourage the
establishment of residentially
sensitive uses adjacent to buffer
existing auto sales lots.

The City shall encourage
project designs that
rehabilitate existing
structures, incorporate and
link to the District’s natural
amenities, and ensure
compatibility with auto
mall uses.

Community Development
Department
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

Goal 2 Encourage rehabilitation, redevelopment, and new development that is integrated with and oriented towards the Riverview District’s natural amenities and community-serving facilities in order to create a distinct mixed-use neighborhood with a variety of commercial uses.

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RV 2.1 Encourage rehabilitation,
redevelopment, and new
development to have an orientation
towards the Riverview District’s
community amenities and natural
features.

RV 2.2 Consider the establishment of urban
design guidelines to support a rich
and diverse mixed-use
neighborhood with a variety of
commercial activities that
incorporate the area’s amenities,
community facilities, and
topography.

RV 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate a pedestrian-
oriented design that provides public
access from the Riverview District to
adjacent recreational areas along the
lake and the river, and to
development activities south of
Lakeshore Drive.

RV 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes create a safe and attractive
pedestrian connection route along
Lakeshore Drive that connects to the
Historic District to the northwest
and the Ballpark District to the
The City shall support
project designs that pay
particular attention to
pedestrian routes, District
and neighborhood
identities, and
compatibility with a wide
variety of mixed uses.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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southeast. Additional pedestrian
routes with views of the river shall
be established in a north-south
direction to establish a strong
connection between uses north and
south of Lakeshore Drive.

RV 2.5 Through the project and CEQA
processes place community
identification signs or gateway
monuments at the east and west
ends of the Riverview District along
Lakeshore Drive.

Goal 3 Through the project and CEQA processes provide a safe and comprehensive roadway network for vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and bus traffic throughout the Riverview District and adjacent districts RV 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes improve the visual aspects
of the roadways through enhanced
landscaping and community
identification features.

RV 3.2 Lakeshore Drive should be
designated as a scenic roadway with
unifying streetscape features, road
signs, and other design elements
which should be encouraged to be
constructed the length of the
Riverview District boundaries.

The City shall support
project designs that
provide effective networks
for all forms of travel in the
Riverview District.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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RV 3.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes roadways, transit, and
pedestrian routes shall be improved
in order to accommodate new
development and greater
accessibility throughout the
Riverview District as recommended
by traffic studies.

Goal 4 Encourage the expansion or new facilities for recreation within the Riverview District to foster a stronger community character and active outdoor activities.

RV 4.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide additional public
spaces and recreational facilities for
the Riverview District’s residents
and visitors.

RV 4.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes link the Riverview District
to other recreational activities along
the lake and the river.

RV 4.3 Pursue a joint-use facility with the
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
at the Railroad Canyon Elementary
School facility.

RV 4.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure the provision of
The City shall support
project designs that meet or
exceed park and
recreational needs of its
residents, and that link the
District to adjacent
recreational activities.

None Identified Ongoing - Implemented through
the project review process and the
City’s implementation of CEQA.

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adequate additional park facilities as
new residential development occurs.

12.0 Lake View Sphere District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Lake View Sphere District is to create a series of distinguishable neighborhoods that incorporate the Lake View Sphere District’s topography, maximize the views of the City, and strengthen ties with existing and neighboring uses.

LVS 1.1 Consider the establishment of
hillside grading standards for all
residential uses particularly in areas
that contain steep slopes and
canyons.

LVS 1.2 Coordinate with Riverside County to
provide multi-use trails and road
links to the neighboring districts.

The City shall support
opportunities to maximize
the unique views of the
City and Lake from the
Lake View Sphere District
vantage points, to
coordinate the
establishment of multi-use
trails in the District, and to
develop the area with
effective and sensitive
hillside grading standards.

Engineering, Parks &
Recreation, and
Community Development
Departments
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeview Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

Goal 2 Support a residential district that includes a variety of identifiable neighborhoods that incorporate the Lake View Sphere District’s topography and views and provides good accessibility to neighboring amenities; create guidelines that will establish identifiable neighborhoods that enhance the Lake View Sphere District’s varied terrain, which includes steep slopes, canyons and portions of the Cleveland National Park; enhance visual linkages of the lake and surrounding landscape by protecting and establishing view corridors; and create pedestrian connections to neighboring Lake View and Lake Edge Districts.

LVS 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes protect and incorporate
view corridors of the surrounding
The City shall support
project designs that protect
and incorporate view
Community Development
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeview Sphere
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topography including the lake and
canyons into an established set of
design standards for new residential
construction.

LVS 2.2 Orient parks, circulation routes, and
public spaces to capture views of the
lake where possible.

LVS 2.3 Encourage the enhancement of rest
and viewing areas along State Route
74 within the Lake View Sphere
District.

LVS 2.4 Encourage the placement of
neighborhood signs at the principal
ingress and egress points along
major roadways including Grand
Avenue and State Route 74.
corridors, and that promote
identifiable neighborhoods
within the District.

District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

Goal 3 Promote the cultural significance of the Lake View Sphere District’s historic ranching and homesteading site, historic trail, and the area’s local viewing spots.

LVS 3.1 Encourage the preservation of the
historical ranching and
homesteading site.

LVS 3.2 Designate the Cariso Truck Trail as a
historic roadway and incorporate
the trail as a hiking and equestrian
trail with historical descriptions of
The City shall support
opportunities to showcase
the significance of the
District’s historical sites to
the City’s past.

Community Development
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeview Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

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the early ranching, homesteading,
and the El Cariso Village in the area.

LVS 3.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes include additional
amenities such as public benches,
telescopes, and educational
information regarding the
development of the City,
particularly within close proximity
to the Lake View Sphere District, at
Inspiration Point and the Lookout
Road House restaurant.

Goal 4 Support a multi-modal transportation system with linkages to neighboring residential, recreational, and open space areas within the Lake View, Lake Edge, and Lakeland Village Districts and the Cleveland National Forest LVS 4.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create pedestrian/hiking
trails between the northern, western,
and southern areas of the Lake View
Sphere District to nearby open space
areas and the Cleveland National
Forest.

LVS 4.2 Consider the widening of Grand
Avenue to include a median, bike
lanes, curbs, gutter, sidewalks, and
additional bus stops.

The City shall support
project designs that
provide trails throughout
the District and to nearly
open space areas, that
provide pedestrian/bicycle
linkages, and that widen
and enhance Grand
Avenue.

Engineering Department Not started. Since adoption of the General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeview Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

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LVS 4.3 Consider a pedestrian/bicycle
linkage between the residential
communities in proximity to Grand
Avenue and the mixed-use
commercial corridor of Riverside
Drive, to the recreational areas along
the edges of the lake, and to adjacent
residential communities within the
Lake View District and the Lakeland
Village District.

Goal 5 Consider a connected system of pedestrian and hiking trails that link residential areas to the Lake View Sphere District’s open space areas and the Cleveland National Forest and similar surrounding uses and recreational facilities.

LVS 5.1 Support joint-use recreational
programs with the Lake Elsinore
School District.

The City shall support
project designs that
provide a connected trail
system.

Parks & Recreation
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeview Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

13.0 Lakeland Village Sphere District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Lakeland Village Sphere District is to promote a residential community with an increased amount of recreational uses along the lake, a revitalized mixed-use corridor, and residential/open space development in the southern areas.

LLVS 1.1 Support a mixed-use corridor along
Grand Avenue.

The City shall support
opportunities to enhance
recreational uses along the
Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeland Village
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LLVS 1.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide additional
recreational opportunities along the
lake.
lake and revitalize the
mixed-use corridor along
Grand Avenue.

Sphere District has been annexed
into the City. Therefore, the City
does not have jurisdiction to
implement this policy.

Goal 2 Encourage the revitalization of the Lakeland Village Sphere District with a stronger orientation towards the lake and Grand Avenue while incorporating the area’s beautiful topography.

LLVS 2.1 Consider strong and attractive
linkages between the Lakeland
Village Sphere District’s
neighborhoods, the lake, Grand
Avenue, and open space and
recreational areas.

LLVS 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes require new residential
development in the southern areas of
the Lakeland Village Sphere District
to incorporate the area’s topography
into their design.

LLVS 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure the compatibility of
residential, recreational, commercial
and institutional uses along Grand
Avenue.

LLVS 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes construct a series of safe
pedestrian routes to connect the
The City shall support
project designs that
provide a stronger
orientation towards the
lake and Grand Avenue,
linkages between
neighborhoods and to open
space uses, compatibility
between a variety of uses
along Grand Avenue, and
safe pedestrian routes
throughout the District.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeland Village
Sphere District has been annexed
into the City. Therefore, the City
does not have jurisdiction to
implement this policy.

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neighborhoods north and south of
Grand Avenue to the mixed-use
corridor along Grand Avenue, the
lake’s recreational facilities, open
space areas, and the Cleveland
National Forest.

LLVS 2.5 Encourage the location of
historic and community
identification signs at the
northwestern and southeastern ends
of the Lakeland Village Sphere
District along Grand Avenue and at
the mixed-use corridor section of this
roadway.

LLVS 2.6 Restrict structures within the
medium density and residential
mixed-use zones along Grand
Avenue to three (3) stories or a
maximum of 45 ft.

Goal 3 Support programs that promote the cultural significance of the Lakeland Village Sphere District’s historical characteristics and maintain the history of the Lakeland Village Sphere District through preservation of existing historical features and public awareness.

LLVS 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes preserve the historic
ranching and homesteading sites in
the northwestern and southeastern
areas of the Lakeland Village Sphere
The City shall support
project designs that
preserve historical sites in
the District and provide
Community Development
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeland Village
Sphere District has been annexed
into the City. Therefore, the City
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District as development occurs in the
vicinity.

LLVS 3.2 Consider the establishment of a
pedestrian/hiking trail leading up to
the whitewashed letter “E” in the
southern area of the Lakeland
Village Sphere District with public
benches and a resting area with
views of the lake.
trails throughout the
District.
does not have jurisdiction to
implement this policy.

Goal 4 Support a multi-modal transportation system that provides enhanced access to neighboring residential, recreational, and open space areas within the Lake View Sphere District, East Lake District, and the Cleveland National Forest.

LLVS 4.1 Encourage the provision of a safe
and comprehensive roadway
network for vehicular, bicycle,
pedestrian, and public
transportation throughout the
Lakeland Village Sphere District.

LLVS 4.2 Encourage strong and attractive
circulation routes between the
Lakeland Village Sphere District’s
neighborhoods, the lake, Grand
Avenue, and open space and
recreational areas.

LLVS 4.3 Consider designating Grand
Avenue as a scenic roadway. The
City shall support Grand Avenue
The City shall support
project designs that
provide multi-modal
transportation within the
District and to adjacent
recreation and open space,
that revitalize Grand
Avenue and provide safe
pedestrian routes to
neighborhoods.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments.

Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeland Village
Sphere District has been annexed
into the City. Therefore, the City
does not have jurisdiction to
implement this policy.

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Beautification Committee efforts to
establish streetscape plans.

LLVS 4.4 Support the revitalization of Grand
Avenue as the most significant
roadway in the Lakeland Village
Sphere District.

LLVS 4.5 Encourage traffic calming
measures at intersections within
proximity of the higher density
and residential mixed-use areas
along Grand Avenue when
recommended by traffic studies.

LLVS 4.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes construct a series of safe
pedestrian routes to connect the
neighborhoods east and west of
Grand Avenue to the mixed-use
corridor along the roadway, the
lake’s recreational facilities, open
space areas, and the Cleveland
National Forest.

Goal 5 Expand and connect recreational facilities along the lake and increase open space areas in the southern areas of the Lakeland Village Sphere District.

LLVS 5.1 Encourage the revitalization of the
southern edge of the lake.

The City shall support
project design that enhance
the District’s recreational
Engineering, Parks &
Recreation, and
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Lakeland Village
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LLVS 5.2 Encourage the preservation of the
natural topography where
possible.

LLVS 5.3 Encourage streetscapes along the
mixed-corridor sections of Grand
Avenue.

LLVS 5.4 Support joint-use recreational
programs.

LLVS 5.5 Support hang gliding and
paragliding in the area as a
recreational resource and tourism
generating activity.

LLVS 5.6 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide recreational
facilities along the southeastern
edge of the lake, north of Grand
Avenue, with the East Lake District
connecting this area to recreation,
open space, and MSHCP
designated areas to the east.

LLVS 5.7 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide pedestrian
routes along the northwestern
border to provide a connection to
the Lake Edge District’s
recreational designated areas along
the lake.
amenities, roadway and
trail networks, open space
preservation, nd
revitalization of land uses.

Community Development
Departments
Sphere District has been annexed
into the City. Therefore, the City
does not have jurisdiction to
implement this policy.

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LLVS 5.8 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide
pedestrian/hiking trails to open
space designated areas within the
southern portions of the Lakeland
Village Sphere District and to the
Cleveland National Forest.

LLVS 5.9 Through the project and CEQA
processes preserve open space
areas at the northwestern and
southeastern areas of the Lakeland
Village Sphere District.

14.0 Meadowbrook Sphere District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Meadowbrook Sphere District is to create a more integrated community that is compatible with the districts to the south and west.

MBS 1.1 Encourage the establishment of
identifiable neighborhoods that are
similar to the design of the
developments located in the City to
the south and west.

MBS 1.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes provide enhanced access
to the Lake Elsinore Hills and North
Peak Districts, and to the
recreational uses, open space areas
The City shall support
project design that
integrates identifiable
neighborhoods into the
District communities and is
compatible with adjacent
planned development.

Community Development
Department
Not implemented -160 acres of the
Meadowbrook Sphere District
were annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 84 –
The Summit). However, the entire
acreage has been conveyed to the
RCA; therefore this
implementation program is not
applicable to that annexation.

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and conserved lands in the
surrounding areas.

Goal 2 Support a residential district with a strong orientation towards the developed areas in the City.

MBS 2.1 Consider the establishment of
architectural and development
guidelines that will ensure that
residential development is
compatible with neighboring areas,
and that preserve and enhance
identifiable neighborhoods.

MBS 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes create strong and
attractive links between
surrounding housing, recreational
and open space uses, and conserved
lands.

The City shall support
project design whose
architecture and guidelines
ensure compatibility with
neighboring development,
preserves and enhances
identifiable communities,
and provides links between
communities and to open
space uses.

Engineering, Parks &
Recreation, and
Community Development
Departments
Not implemented -160 acres of the
Meadowbrook Sphere District
were annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 84 –
The Summit). However, the entire
acreage has been conveyed by the
owner to the RCA; therefore this
implementation program is not
applicable to that annexation.

Goal 3 Support the preservation of historic mining areas.

MBS 3.1 Support programs that promote
educational awareness of historic
mine locations and their impact
upon the development of the City
and general area.

MBS 3.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes observe an open
space/park buffer of at least 100 feet
The City shall support
programs that educate,
promote awareness, and
preserves the historically
significant sites within the
District.

Community Development
Department
Not implemented -160 acres of the
Meadowbrook Sphere District
were annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 84 –
The Summit). However, the entire
acreage has been conveyed by the
owner to the RCA; therefore this
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for new development in the vicinity
of historic mine locations.

MBS 3.3 Support programs that promote
educational information regarding
historic mining activities with the
opening of a tourist information
center located within the
Meadowbrook Sphere District or
along State Highway 74.
implementation program is not
applicable to that annexation.

Goal 4 Encourage pedestrian/hiking/biking trails between the residential uses, open space, recreational uses, and conserved lands nearby.

MBS 4.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure that adequate
transportation system connections
exist between residential areas and
the nearby recreational and
commercial uses.

MBS 4.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes establish a series of
pedestrian/bicycle routes between
residential uses, and adjacent
residential communities to the west,
south and east.

The City shall support
project design that
provides trails and access
linkages between
residential uses and to
open space and
recreational uses.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Not implemented -160 acres of the
Meadowbrook Sphere District
were annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 84 –
The Summit). However, the entire
acreage has been conveyed to the
RCA by the owner; therefore this
implementation program is not
applicable to that annexation.

Goal 5 Provide adequate active open space and recreational opportunities within the Meadowbrook Sphere District as development occurs.

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MBS 5.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes develop a
pedestrian/hiking trail system to
connect existing and future
residential communities with open
space uses, recreational facilities,
and MSHCP conservation areas.

Provide trail signs, maps, and
information about the vegetation of
these areas.

MBS 5.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate additional
recreational facilities within new
residential developments.

The City shall support
project design that
provides open space and
recreational facilities
within the District,
including trail connections.

Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Not implemented -160 acres of the
Meadowbrook Sphere District
were annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 84 –
The Summit). However, the entire
acreage has been conveyed to the
RCA by the owner; therefore this
implementation program is not
applicable to that annexation.

15.0 North Central Sphere District
Goal 1 Preserve the North Central Sphere District’s mountainous and open space areas to the north and ensure that the business professional and residential uses are planned to be compatible with the surrounding development.

NCS 1.1 Support the protection of the
existing natural open space,
conservation, and mountainous
areas.

NCS 1.2 Consider the establishment of a
hillside grading ordinance that
contains development standards for
The City shall support
project design that
preserves mountainous and
open space areas and
ensures compatibility and
integration with
surrounding uses.

Parks & Recreation,
Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Partially implemented - Temescal
Canyon High School and the
commercial property immediately
north of the high school were
annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 83).

The Nichols Ranch Specific Plan,
adopted by the City Council on
June 11, 2019, included the
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residential uses in areas containing
steep slopes and canyons.

NCS 1.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes integrate business
professional land uses with the
surrounding areas.

NCS 1.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes ensure land use
compatibility between any mining
activities and surrounding uses as
discussed in the Alberhill District.
commercial property portion of
Annexation 83 and is consistent
with this implementation measure.

Goal 2 Support developments within the North Central Sphere District that incorporate the North Central Sphere District’s topography and views and provide links to neighboring amenities and uses.

NCS 2.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create pedestrian routes to
the neighboring North Peak, Lake
Elsinore Hills, and Alberhill
Districts.

NCS 2.2 Encourage view corridors of the City
environs, including the lake and
canyons, and visual resources shall
be incorporated into a set of design
standards for new construction.

NCS 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes require the provision of
The City shall support
project design that
incorporates District
topography and views,
provides links to
neighboring amenities, and
offers open spaces in
development.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Partially implemented - Temescal
Canyon High School and the
commercial property immediately
north of the high school were
annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 83).

The Nichols Ranch Specific Plan,
adopted by the City Council on
June 11, 2019, included the
commercial property portion of
Annexation 83 and is consistent
with this implementation measure.

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public open space in new residential
development.

NCS 2.4 Through the project and CEQA
processes create identifiable
neighborhood signs at key entrance
points and along major roadways
including State Highway 74.

Goal 3 Support a multi-modal transportation system with enhanced access to neighboring residential, recreational, and open space areas within the North Peak District and the Lake Elsinore Hills District as well as the commercial and industrial areas within the adjacent Business District.

Policies
NCS 3.1 Encourage the creation of
pedestrian/hiking trails between the
central and southern areas of the
North Central Sphere District to
open space areas to the north.

NCS 3.2 Consider the improvements of
roadway connections in the North
Central Sphere District.

NCS 3.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes connect hillside
residential portions of the North
Central Sphere District in the north
to the southern part of the area.

The City shall support
project design that
enhances access and
linkages through a multi-
modal transportation
system.

Engineering and
Community Development
Departments
Partially implemented - Temescal
Canyon High School and the
commercial property immediately
north of the high school were
annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 83).

The Nichols Ranch Specific Plan,
adopted by the City Council on
June 11, 2019, included the
commercial property portion of
Annexation 83 and is consistent
with this implementation measure.

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Goal 4 Through the project and CEQA processes provide adequate active open space and recreational opportunities within the North Central Sphere District as development occurs.

NCS 4.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes develop a
pedestrian/hiking trail system that
connects existing and future
residential communities. Open
space areas within the North Central
Sphere District and surrounding
areas shall include trail signs, maps,
and information about the
vegetation of the surrounding areas.

NCS 4.2 Pursue a joint-use program with the
high school facility located adjacent
to Interstate-15.

The City shall support
project design that
provides open space,
recreation facilities, and
connecting trail systems in
the District.

Parks & Recreation and
Community Development
Departments
Partially implemented - Temescal
Canyon High School and the
commercial property immediately
north of the high school were
annexed into the City of Lake
Elsinore in 2016 (Annexation 83).

The Nichols Ranch Specific Plan,
adopted by the City Council on
June 11, 2019, included the
commercial property portion of
Annexation 83 and is consistent
with this implementation measure.

16.0 Northwest Sphere District
Goal 1 The primary goal of the Northwest Sphere District is to accommodate future growth within the Sphere of Influence, utilize I-15 as an economic generator, create a tourism serving area, become a gateway to the tourism opportunities the City has to offer, and preserve open space for the protection of natural resources.

NWS 1.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create a residential land
use network that is compatible
with surrounding land uses within
and adjacent to the Northwest
Sphere District and that is able to
The City shall support
project design that protects
natural resources,
accommodates growth by
utilizing the I-15 as an
economic generator, and
Community Development
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Northwest Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
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accommodate growth while
respecting the environment.

NWS 1.2 Consider a centralized commercial
and freeway business area,
maximizing economic potential,
while providing necessary services
for visitors and residents alike.

NWS 1.3 Consider conserving the vacant
lands in areas with steep slopes
and high elevations in the north
and southwest in order to help
maintain an adequate amount of
conserved lands and open space.
creates a gateway for
tourism opportunities.
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

Goal 2 Support development within the Northwest Sphere District that includes identifiable neighborhoods that will incorporate the surrounding topography and views, while providing linkages to neighboring amenities and uses.

NWS 2.1 Consider the creation of
guidelines that will establish
identifiable neighborhoods
that enhance the Northwest
Sphere Districts’ varied
terrain, which includes steep
slopes and canyons as well as
establishing its commercial
node along I-15.

NWS 2.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes create pedestrian
The City shall support
project design that
incorporates surrounding
topography and views, that
provide linkages to
neighboring amenities and
uses, and that offers
educational opportunities.

Community Development
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Northwest Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

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links to neighboring open
space preserves and Alberhill
District.

NWS 2.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes protect the
conservation cores and links as
described in the MSHCP, while
providing educational
opportunities such as signage.

NWS 2.4 Encourage view corridors of the
surrounding landscape, and
incorporate visual resources
and appropriate topographical
considerations into a set of
design standards for new
residential construction.

NWS 2.5 After incorporation, encourage
the creation of identifiable
neighborhood signs at key
entrance points and major
roadways.

Goal 3 Support a multi-modal transportation system with links to the Alberhill District and neighboring commercial, residential, recreational, and open space areas.

NWS 3.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes create pedestrian
friendly hiking trails between the
The City shall support
project design that
provides a multi-modal
Engineering Department Not started. Since adoption of the General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Northwest Sphere
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residential areas to open space
areas within the northern and
southeastern portions of the
Northwest Sphere District.

NWS 3.2 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate access from
major roads, the freeway, and
existing residential communities to
new development in the south and
east portions of the Northwest
Sphere District and in Alberhill to
the east.

NWS 3.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes establish pedestrian,
bicycle, and roadway connections
between the residential
communities within the Northwest
Sphere District and adjacent
residential communities of the
Alberhill District.

NWS 3.4 Consider the design and the
improvement of access points to I-

15. transportation system that
links Districts and uses.

District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

Goal 4 Provide adequate active and passive open space and recreational opportunities within the Northwest Sphere District as development occurs.

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NWS 4.1 Through the project and CEQA
processes design and develop a
pedestrian friendly hiking trail
system, which provides
connectivity to existing and future
residential communities and open
space and recreational facilities
within the Northwest Sphere
District, such as trail signs that
incorporate maps and information
about the vegetation of the
surrounding areas.

NWS 4.2 Pursue a joint-use program with
the Lake Elsinore School District
and the Luiseño Elementary
School.

NWS 4.3 Through the project and CEQA
processes incorporate recreational
space into new developments.

The City shall support
project design that
provides active and passive
open space and
recreational facilities
within the District.

Parks & Recreation
Department
Not started. Since adoption of the
General Plan in December 2011, no
portion of the Northwest Sphere
District has been annexed into the
City. Therefore, the City does not
have jurisdiction to implement this
policy.

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