Agenda packet — Redding City Council, March 26, 2024 (part 2 of 7)

 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
 NOISE
 WILDFIRE

1.3.3 UNAVOIDABLE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS
The following impacts would remain significant and unavoidable after implementation of the required mitigation, as identified in the DEIR.
 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
 AIR QUALITY
 CULTURAL AND TRIBAL RESOURCES
 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
 NOISE
 WILDFIRE

2. Mitigation Monitoring Process

2.1 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
As the lead agency, the City is responsible for the review of all monitoring reports, enforcement actions and document disposition. The C ity will rely on information provided by individual monitors (e.g., CEQA consultant, etc.) as accurate and up to date, and will field check mitigation measure status, as required.

2.2 MITIGATION MONITORING TEAM
The mitigation monitoring team, consisting of the designated Project Manager and Technical Consultants (CEQA consultant, etc.) are responsible for monitoring implementation and compliance with all adopted mitigation measures and conditions of approval. A major portion of the team’s work is in-field monitoring and compliance report preparation. Implementation disputes are brought to the Project Manager/ City Development Services Director.

2.2.1 MONITORING TEAM
The following summarizes key positions in the MMRP and their respective functions:
 Project Manager: Responsible for coordination of mitigation monitoring team, technical consultants, report preparation, and overall program administration and document/report clearinghouse. The overall Project Manager is the Development Services Director who may delegate responsibilities as required to efficiently monitor the project mitigation measures.  Construction Contractor: Responsible for coordination of mitigation monitoring team; technical consultants; report preparation; and implementation the monitoring program, including overall program administration, document/report clearinghouse, and first phase of dispute resolution.

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 Technical Consultants: Responsible for monitoring in respective areas of expertise (CEQA consultant, project engineer, noise analyst/specialist). Report directly to the Project Manager.

2.2.2 Recognized Experts
The use of recognized experts on the monitoring team is required to ensure compliance with scientific and engineering mitigation measures. The mitigation monitoring team’s recognized experts assess compliance with required mitigation measures and recognized experts from responsible agencies consult with the Project Manager regarding disputes.

2.3 ARBITRATION RESOLUTION
If the mitigation monitor determines that a mitigation measure, in the opinion of the monitor, has not been implemented or has not been implemented correctly, the problem will be brought before the Project Manager for resolution. The decision of the Project Manager is final unless appealed to the City’s Development Services Director. The Project Manager will have the authority to issue stop-work order until the dispute is resolved.

2.4 ENFORCEMENT
Public agencies may enforce conditions of approval through their existing police power, using stop-work orders, fines, infraction citations, or in some cases, notice of violation for tax purposes.

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3. Mitigation Monitoring Requirements

3.1 PRE-MITIGATION MEETING
A pre -monitoring meeting will be scheduled to review mitigation measures, implementation requirements, schedule conformance, and mitigation monitoring personnel responsibilities. Individual responsibilities are established, the entire mitigation monitoring program is presented, and any misunderstandings are resolved.

3.2 CATEGORIZED MITIGATION MEASURES/MATRIX
Project-specific mitigation measures have been categorized in matrix format, as shown in Table 3-1. The matrix identifies the environmental factor, specific mitigation measure s, schedule, and responsible monitor. The mitigation matrix will serve as the basis for scheduling the implementation of, and compliance with, all mitigation measures.

3.3 IN-FIELD MONITORING
Project monitors and technical subconsultants shall exercise caution and professional practices at all times when monitoring implementation of mitigation measures. Protective wear (e.g. hard hat, glasses) shall be worn at all times in construction areas. Injuries shall be immediately reported to the mitigation monitoring committee.

3.4 DATA BASE MANAGEMENT
All mitigation monitoring reports, letters, and memos shall be prepared utilizing Microsoft Word software on IBM-compatible PCs.

3.5 COORDINATION WITH CONTRACTORS
The construction manager is responsible for coordination of contractors and for contractor completion of required mitigation measures.

3.6 LONG-TERM MONITORING
Long-term monitoring related to several mitigation measures will be required, including fire safety inspections.

Post-construction fire inspections are conducted on a routine basis by Redding Fire Department.

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Table 3-1 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements
Mitigation Measure
Responsibility for
Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring
Monitor
(Signature Required)
(Date of Compliance)

5.3 Air Quality
AQ-1: The City shall ensure that discretionary development shall incorporate all applicable Standard Mitigation Measures (SMMs) contained in the General Plan Natural Resources Element to reduce emissions to be less than the applicable thresholds. These SMMs include but are not limited to the most recent SCAQMD recommendations for construction.

Project applicant Prior to discretionary
approval of the project
City of Redding
AQ-2: Applicants of future discretionary development projects that would generate construction-related or operational-related emissions that exceed applicable thresholds, shall include, but are not limited to, Best Available Mitigation Measures (BAMMs) recommended by SCAQMD, to the extent feasible and applicable to the project.

Project applicant Prior to discretionary
approval of the project
City of Redding

5.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
GEO-1: Prior to issuance of a grading permit for projects involving ground disturbance in previously undisturbed areas mapped with “low-to-high” paleontological sensitivity, the project applicant shall consult with a geologist or paleontologist to confirm whether the grading would occur at depths that could encounter highly sensitive sediments for paleontological resources. If confirmed that underlying sediments may have sensitivity, construction activity shall be monitored by a qualified paleontologist. The paleontologist shall have the authority to halt construction during ground disturbing activities, as outlined in Mitigation Measure GEO2.

Project applicant
Geologist or paleontologist
Prior to issuance of a
grading permit
City of Redding
GEO-2: In the event of any fossil discovery, regardless of depth or geologic formation, ground-disturbing activities shall halt within a 50-foot radius of the find until its significance can be determined by a qualified paleontologist. Significant fossils shall be recovered, prepared to the point of curation, identified by qualified experts, listed in a database to facilitate analysis, and deposited in a designated paleontological curation facility, in accordance with the standards of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. The repository shall be identified, and a curatorial arrangement shall be signed prior to collection of the fossils.

Project Applicant In the event of any fossil
discovery
City of Redding

5.X NOISE
NOI: Update the noise ordinance to include construction noise attenuation and plan requirements such as:
- Limiting construction times and days.

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Table 3-1 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements
Mitigation Measure
Responsibility for
Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring
Monitor
(Signature Required)
(Date of Compliance)
- Use of best-available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment re-design, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds), wherever feasible. - Limitations on the use of impact tools (e.g., jack hammers and hoe rams) shall be hydraulically or electrically powered wherever possible. Where the use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used along with external noise jackets on the tools
NOI-2: Prior to issuance of a building permit for a project requiring pile driving during construction within 135 feet of fragile structures, such as historical resources, 100 feet of nonengineered timber and masonry buildings (e.g., most residential buildings), or within 75 feet of engineered concrete and masonry (no plaster); or a vibratory roller within 25 feet of any structure, the project applicant shall prepare a noise and vibration analysis to assess and mitigate potential noise and vibration impacts related to these activities. This noise and vibration analysis shall be conducted by a qualified and experienced acoustical consultant or engineer. The vibration levels shall not exceed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) architectural damage thresholds (e.g., 0.12 inches per second [in/sec] peak particle velocity [PPV] for fragile or historical resources, 0.2 in/sec PPV for non-engineered timber and masonry buildings, and 0.3 in/sec PPV for engineered concrete and masonry). If vibration levels would exceed this threshold, alternative uses such as drilling piles as opposed to pile driving and static rollers as opposed to vibratory rollers shall be used. If necessary, construction vibration monitoring shall be conducted to ensure vibration thresholds are not exceeded.

Project applicant Prior to issuance of a
building permit
City of Redding
NOI-3: New residential projects (or other noise-sensitive uses) located within 200 feet of existing railroad lines shall be required to conduct a groundborne vibration and noise evaluation consistent with Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-approved methodologies
Project applicant Prior to issuance of a
building permit for a project
located within 200 feet of
existing railroad lines
City of Redding
NOI-4: During the project-level California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process for industrial developments under the General Plan Update or other projects that could generate substantial vibration levels near sensitive uses, a noise and vibration analysis shall be conducted to assess and mitigate potential noise and vibration impacts related to the operations of that individual development. This noise and vibration analysis shall be conducted by a qualified and experienced acoustical consultant or engineer and shall follow the latest CEQA guidelines, practices, and precedents Project applicant During the project-level
California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) process
for industrial developments
City of Redding
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Table 3-1 Mitigation Monitoring Requirements
Mitigation Measure
Responsibility for
Implementation Timing Responsibility for Monitoring
Monitor
(Signature Required)
(Date of Compliance)

5.18 Wildfire
WILD-1: Project applicants proposing development within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall prepare a Traffic Control Plan to ensure that construction equipment or activities do not block roadways during the construction period. The Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted to the Redding Fire Department and Police Department for review and approval prior to approval of building permits Project applicant Prior to approval of
improvement plans
City of Redding
Redding Fire Department
Police Department

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March 2024 PlaceWorks

4. Mitigation Monitoring Reports
Mitigation monitoring reports are required to document compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring Program and to dispute arbitration enforcement resolution. Specific reports include:
 Field Check Report
 Implementation Compliance Report
 Arbitration/Enforcement Report

4.1 FIELD CHECK REPORT
Field check reports are required to record in-field compliance and conditions.

4.2 IMPLEMENTATION COMPLIANCE REPORT
The Implementation Compliance Report (ICR) is prepared to document the implementation of mitiga tion measures on a p hased basis, based on the information in Table 3-1. The report summarizes implementation compliance, including mitigation measures, date completed, and monitor’s signature.

4.3 ARBITRATION/ENFORCEMENT REPORT
The Arbitration/Enforcement Report (AER) is prepared to document the outcome of arbitration committee review and becomes a portion of the ICR.

5. Community Involvement
Monitoring reports are public documents and are available for review by the general public. Discrepancies in monitoring reports can be taken to the arbitration committee by the general public.

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To: GP Comments
Subject: 02/27/24 General Plan Change should be made
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:22:39 AM
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I had a Heart Catherization 02/26/24 and not attend this meeting as planned! North Turtle Bay Area should NOT allow new development of gift shops, restaurants, additional Museums or visitor centers.

There shall be NO designation of Surplus Property made now or in the future.

The Civic Auditorium has many more years of use due to its construction and upkeep requirements as projected at the time it was originally chosen and proven thru time of use.

The Redding Rodeo Grounds should remain in place and the Redding Rodeo Association and Asphalt Cowboys venue should remain in place. The Association, Cowboys and all interested community members should be allowed to design, implement and enjoy future upgrades for the public enjoyment. They have been stifled for too long.

THIS PROPERTY IS OWNED BY THE PEOPLE OF REDDING.

IT SHOULD BE PLACED UNDER “PARK”
CLASSIFICATION IF THE ABOVE CANNOT BE ACHIEVED.

Sent from my iPad
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To: Gannon, Jennifer
Subject: Re: City of Redding - General Plan Update - Redding Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:19:49 AM
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Comment to response of the need to plan for High Speed Rail Right-of-Way Alignment through the City of Redding. There is a difference between High Speed Trains, Electric Streetcars {Trams/Trolleys} and “Light Rail”. They are all not the same. The Light Rail
Study done by the City of Redding was not a study or plan for Electric Streetcars or High Speed Railroad. An example of High Speed Rail is what is presently being constructed through Fresno, California. It is not Light Rail. Please submit this comment at the City of Planning Commission Public Hearing.

Redding

On Friday, February 23, 2024 at 04:50:12 PM PST, Gannon, Jennifer <[email protected]> wrote:

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that the City of Redding will be taking the Draft General Plan 2045 and the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) to the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, February 27.

The public will have the opportunity to address the Planning Commission (Commission) at the meeting. At the conclusion of the February 27, 2024 meeting, the Commission will be determining whether additional changes are needed or to recommend certification by the City Council.

The Draft General Plan 2045 and the unadopted Final EIR are now available to view online on the project website at:
www.cityofredding.gov/generalplan. You may also access the full staff report by clicking View Web Agenda link below.

Redding Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:00 PM
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Download PDF Agenda
| View Web Agenda
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

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To: GP Comments
Cc: Planning Commission; Members, Council
Subject: City of Redding General Plan and Final EIR Very Weak in Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:13:56 PM
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Dear Planning Commissioners and Council Members,
Our world is in a period of rapid climate change. We see it all around us locally with changes to the seasons and much higher temperatures. Our forests are rapidly changing,

and our
water supply is under attack throughout the United /States and around the world almost every year. I have been a Redding resident for over 46 years,

and we must take action to plan and
protect our people and resources from local impacts of climate change. We must put real actionable language in the General Plan and have the EIR reflect the impacts of climate change to our city.

I am
deeply concerned by the disclaimer in the General Plan’s introduction on page 24, which states, “terms used in this document such as ‘require’, ‘shall’, ‘prohibit’, ‘protect’ and similar words are not intended, for purposes of policy implementation or general plan consistency determinations, to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions.” This is troubling because the General Plan is Redding’s roadmap for our long-term land use decisions, yet the City is clearly saying they will not use this document for policy implementation or hold themselves accountable for anything written within it.

Because of this abundance of weak and unenforceable language, I STRONGLY REJECT the City’s adoption of the General Plan. It has too many loopholes for inaction and inconsistent application, and Redding residents deserve a clear and cohesive vision for their future. Land use determines quality of life, access to resources and opportunity, and resilience in the face of a changing climate. Please do not adopt until the language reflects that the General Plan will actually be used to implement policy and guide thoughtful and intentional planning in Redding.

The second area of the General Plan inadequacy is the absence of a

Climate Action and
Resiliency Plan which will enable the city
to build out many of the strategies contained within
the General Plan with more detail and intentionality, as well as develop new projects and programs, to reduce Redding’s greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to current and future climate impacts (prolonged extreme heat events, catastrophic wildfires, etc.). Other cities are developing or have developed Climate Actin Plans with concrete goals and strategies that will enable them to cope with the impacts of climate change and produce a community that is actively engaged in measures to make their communities an inhabitable place to live and thrive.

For this reason, I
REJECT the adoption of the General Plan as is. I will only support adoption if the city
commits to rapidly developing and adopting a “Climate Action and Resiliency Plan” by

removing “Consider” from NR14A, AND initiates a community-engaged climate action planning process shortly after the General Plan’s adoption.

Sincerely,
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Subject: Public Comment on Draft GP - Please Reject Adoption Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:31:00 PM
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Dear Planning Commissioners,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft General Plan. While I appreciate the work that went into preparing this document, I do not support adopting it as is
.The Draft General Plan needs to be refined to strengthen alignment with the State’s land use and climate priorities as well as to sharpen local policy direction, which would be advantageous for the City when seeking state funding opportunities in the future.

The City can drastically improve the Draft General Plan by being more clear in how the City seeks to achieve the goals provided within the document. As currently written, the Draft General Plan is riddled with vague and non-committal language, starting with this disclaimer in the introduction on page 24: “As such, terms used in this document such as ‘require’, ‘shall’, ‘prohibit’, ‘protect’ and similar words are not intended, for purposes of policy implementation or general plan consistency determinations, to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions.”

This reads like a giant loophole, guaranteeing inconsistent application (and even inaction!) across all General Plan elements. This troubles me for two reasons,

1. The General Plan is our blueprint for long-term land-use decisions, yet the City is clearly saying they will not use this document for policy implementation or hold themselves accountable for anything written within it.

2. Land use decisions have tangible and material impacts to people’s lives (public health, safety, climate resilience, access to opportunities and resources). Redding residents deserve a City with strong policy direction across changes in staff, commissioners, and council members, and a more directive and enforceable General Plan is one tool to help achieve that.

While I know considerable staff time has already gone into preparing the Draft General Plan, I believe taking more time to update it with stronger policy language will be worth it for the clarity and direction it will provide to City decision-makers. If updated, staff, commissioners, and council members may spend less time going back and forth on how to proceed in future land use projects with more direction in the General Plan. And as a former Packet Pg. 135
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of grantmaker, I know stronger, forward-thinking local policies increase jurisdiction's ability to unlock funding opportunities. Please update the plan in the following ways:

Remove the disclaimer! Find another way to bake in flexibility without reducing the General Plan to what reads like a wish list.

Take stock of the resources you currently have for the goals/actions identified, and offer the current funding source, committed staff/personnel, and a timeline for each goal within the General Plan.

For the goals and actions you do not yet have resources for, offer your starting point right now (i.e. increased public outreach via e-blasts, mailers, the City of Redding podcast; partnerships with community-based organizations, tribes, foundations) and the type of funding you anticipate seeking.

I believe it is especially important to be as direct and consistent as possible when it comes to development, given the City’s wild urban interface and incredible natural resources.

Thoughtful, consistent, and intentional development are paramount in the face of a changing climate, and I do not see that reflected throughout the Draft General Plan. I offered examples of stronger policy language for the City to consider for the Community Development and Design, Natural Resources, Transportation, and Environmental Justice elements in this spreadsheet
(also attached).

I especially want to note my support for the City committing to developing a Climate Action and Resilience Plan within this General Plan. A Climate Action and Resiliency Plan will enable the City to build out many of the strategies contained within the General Plan with more detail and intentionality, as well as develop new projects and programs, to reduce Redding’s greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to current and future climate impacts (prolonged extreme heat events, catastrophic wildfires, etc.).

I also wanted to share two incredible statewide tools that make it easy to review other General and Climate Action Plans:

Plan Search - California General Plan Database Mapping Tool - Offers General Plan set development goals and policies, ability to access, query, and compare General Plans across California’s cities and counties.

California Climate Action Plan Database - Contains all known city and county climate action plans.

Lastly, I want to emphasize the importance of plan alignment (within and across plans) and Packet Pg. 136
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of encourage the City to utilize the Plan Alignment Toolkit and/or cross-referencing other existing plans when preparing and implementing new policies to make sure you're not accidentally contracting yourselves, which I see a bit of in the Draft General Plan. Plan alignment will help the City of Redding build trust and work more efficiently.

Alignment across City personnel and elected officials across different city departments policies reduces the potential for conflict, can set expectations, and enables helpful communication with the public. Without alignment and clear direction, the City can make decision makers, implementers, and the public confused, frustrated, and distrustful. Plan alignment will also help the City of Redding access funding resources by clearly illustrating our vision for the future. Integrated and coordinated planning increases cohesion across projects, increases likelihood for successful implementation, and decreases unexpected or negative impacts.

As of now, I do not see the Draft General Plan
being effective in doing either of these two things.

With all this said, I strongly urge the Planning Commission to REJECT adoption of the Draft General Plan. It offers too many loopholes as currently written, which is unfair to Redding residents. Please do not adopt until the language reflects that the General Plan will actually be used to implement policy and guide intentional, mutually-reinforcing planning in Redding.

Thank you for your kind consideration!

Warmly,
BS - Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
Professional expertise: climate change and health; grantmaking; technical assistance; outreach, engagement, and communications
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Action Current Language Suggested Language Notes
CDD3C
Work to preserve natural corridors and
linkages between habitat types through
project design…
Prioritize the preservation of natural
corridors and linkages between habitat types
through project design…
CDD3E
Consider amendments to the Municipal Code
that will provide incentives to save native
trees in the development process.

Adopt amendments to the Municipal Code
that will provide incentives to save native
trees in the development process.

Strengthen tree ordiance - trees are an
asset, especially for air quality and
shade in extreme heat
Goal CDD4
Work to protect and enhance the
relationship between urban development
and the Sacramento River, its tributaries, and
hillside open space areas.

Prioritize protecting and enhancing….

The river is a prominent feature of the
community for a diversity of reasons -
do not overly urbanize the waterfront
and adversely alter the sole of Redding!
CDD4D
Work to ensure the design and construction
of new bridges complement the surrounding
landscape, as appropriate.

Ensure the design and construction of new
bridges complement the surrounding
landscape, as appropriate.

CDD4J
Require new development projects to
consider resource conservation,
environmental sensitivity, and cultural
impacts, as appropriate and necessary in
project design and construction.

Require new development projects to
integrate resource conservation and center
environmental and cultural sensitivity, in
project design and construction.

Residents value the natural
environment, and the natural
environment is key to tourism, outdoor
recreation economy, and holds tribal
cultural values - preserving resources
should be essential to all development
project. Natural resources are assets to
protect and enhance - not erode!
CDD4L
Encourage new developments along the river
to incorporate the natural environment as a
part of the design and as a key feature to
guide the scale, design, and intensity of the
development…
Require new developments along the river
to incorporate the natural environment as a
part of the design and as a key feature to
guide the scale, design, and intensity of the
development…
CDD7A
Strive to maintain well-defined community
edges using open space buffers, greenbelts,
agricultural lands, stream corridors, and
other natural features. Where this is not
feasible, utilize City-wide...

Maintain well-defined community edges
using open space buffers, greenbelts,
agricultural lands, stream corridors, and
other natural features.

Help to prevent sprawl, lowers VMT,
preserves natural and working lands;
maintain the environment and feel of
Redding people love!
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Consider establishing incentives for medium-
to high-density, mixed-use developments,
where appropriate, with emphasis on
Downtown and in the “Mixed- Use
Neighborhood Overlay” Districts.....

Establish .... Helpful to prevent sprawl!
Goal CDD11
Strive to ensure that new residential
development is appropriately located and
designed and can accommodate a mixture of
housing types and uses.

Ensure that new residential development is
appropriately located and designed and can
accommodate a mixture of housing types
and uses.

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Action Current Language Suggested Change Notes
NR2B Encourage water-conservation practices...

Great list offering "what" but need more of the
"how" - add some examples of what that
"encouragement" looks like in practice
NR4E
Encourage education, community
volunteerism.... Same as above
NR4G & H Encourage landowners to.... Same as above
NR5C
Encourage the acquisition, preservation,
restoration, and enhancement of native
vegetation with a focus on wetlands and
riparian habitat that will improve the
biological value and
integrity of the City’s natural resources.

Encourage native landscape in
unvegetated, manmade
areas, such as along streets and in
abandoned lots.

Actively seek to acquire, preserve, restore, and
enhance native vegation .... through [insert how
the City will do this - grants, partnerships,
updated ordiance] . Priortize native landscape in
unvegetated, manmade areas....

NR6A
Strive to preserve and protect existing
native oaks, especially valley oaks that are
often associated with riparian habitats, in
the design and review of development
projects.

Preserve and protect existing native oaks,
especially valley oaks that are often associated
with riparian habitats, in the design and review of
development projects.

NR6B
Consider Identifying appropriate “areas” to
be used for the planting of native trees
when desirable to offset development
impacts to woodland resources.

Identify...

NR9B
Encourage partnerships to identify,
preserve, protect, and/or restore...

Foster partnerships with [name who or types of
entities] to identify, preserve, protect, and/or
restore...

Draft Natural Resources Element Weak Policy Language
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Consider requiring buffers for new
development to minimize impacts of
adjacent active agricultural operations to
reduce conflicts between urban and
agricultural uses.

Require....

NR12B
New development proposed on “prime”
soils and/or Farmland of Local Importance
should be encouraged to provide
opportunities for community gardens,
edible landscape gardens, community food
forests (landscapes with trees, shrubs, and
herbs, consisting of primarily edible plants),
or similar projects to enable residents and
community members to grow local food
produce.

Should prohibit the development on prime
farmland.

According to the Dept. of Food and Ag,
"development is now consuming an average
of 40,000 acres of agricultural land
[throughout the state] per year. I STRONGLY
oppose the City allowing development on
prime farmland, especially given that
climate change and other environmental
degradtion issues impact the viability of
land for food production. Prime farm land is
a precious resource and should be saved,
again especially in the face of climate
change. If the City does allow development
on prime farmland, then developers should
be REQUIRED to provide opportunities for
community gardens, edible landscape
gardens, community food forests
(landscapes with trees, shrubs, and herbs,
consisting of primarily edible plants), or
similar projects to enable residents and
community members to grow local produce.

Check out this state initiative:
https://www.californianature.ca.gov/
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Reduce the amount of vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) by encouraging mixed-
usedevelopment, promoting a jobs/housing
balance, and encouraging alternative
transportation such as walking, cycling, and
use of public transit.

Reduce the amount of vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
by increasing mixed-use development, promoting
a jobs/housing balance, and enabling alternative
transportation such as walking, cycling, and use of
public transit.

You don't get a tangible result (lowered
VMT in this case) via encouragement or
hopeful thinking. You need to actually
implement actions/projects that
demonstrately bring the desired result.

NR14A
Consider developing and adopting a
“Climate Action and Resiliency Plan” for
Redding. Such plan, if adopted, should
establish GHG emissions reduction goals for
2035 and 2050, include an effective
progress reporting timeline, and update the
GHG inventory and forecasts at appropriate
intervals.

Develop and adopt a Climate Action and
Resiliency Plan for Redding through a community-
engaged planning process.

NR14B
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
new development by encouraging
development that lowers vehicle miles
traveled (VMT), and discouraging auto-
dependent sprawl and dependence on the
private automobile; promoting
development that is compact, mixed-use,
pedestrian-friendly, and transit-oriented;
promoting energy-efficient building design
and site planning; improving the
jobs/housing ratio; and other methods of
reducing emissions while maintaining the
balance of housing types and stock.

Incentivizing/priortizing development that lowers
VMT... significantly decrease auto-dependent
sprawl...

Again, encourage is not helpful to yield
tangible results. I highly recommend the City
uses SMART goals for any strategy that
seeks to increase or decrease a specific item,
whether that is lowered emissions or VMT,
increased active transportation, etc. SMART
goals are SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE,
ACHIEVABLE, RELEVANT, and TIMEBOUND.

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Action Current Language Suggested Change Notes
Goal 1
Strive to develop a highly connected and
comfortable active transportation network.

Improve the connectivity and comfortabiliy
of Redding's active transportation network.

The first goal feels very lofty and vague and
almost like the City is set up to fail. Creating
a highly connected active transportation
network will require signficant investment
(as this element demonstrates by the many
times it states the City will seek funding). So
by a slight reframe in the goal, the City can
better map out how and where they can
improve and advance the City's active
transportation network. Sub goals can name
specific neighborhoods or areas where there
is opportunity to improve connectivity.

T1D
Consider requiring that development projects
dedicate street rights-of-way and construct
both on- and off-site improvements as
appropriate to provide access and street
connectivity for users of all ages and
abilities, mitigate the effects of vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) attributable to the project,
and not degrade peak-hour LOS below the
following adopted thresholds nor conflict
with multi-modal performance standards. Require ...

T1E,F, and H Strive to...

Can you get more specific? What prevents
the City from completing these items? Can
you commit to doing a portion of these items
by a specific date in priority areas?
Draft Transportation Element Weak Policy Language
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Work to increase the number of walking and
bicycling trips.

Increase the number of walking and bicycling
trips.

The sub goals should explain the how. Also
this goal is strongly connected to other
elements and policies, such as protecting
trees and expanding the urban tree canopy.

More shade along streets = increased
likelihood for adoption of active
transportation. This is why strong policy
language is needed across the board to be
successful in goals that might seem
separate.

Goal 3 Work to increase safety and mobility for pedes Enhance safety and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Action Current Language Suggested Change Notes
EJ1A
Consider establishing partnerships with
community volunteer groups to periodically
organize in-person and virtual town hall
sessions to promote effective
communication between City staff and
residents.

Establish partnerships with community-
based organizations and volunteer groups
to periodically organize in-person and virtual
town hall sessions to promote effective
communication between City staff and
residents.

EJ1B
Support programs and services that address
equity issues, providing an ongoing
engagement with residents and
agencies/organizations working with
underserved and vulnerable residents to
determine their unique or compounded
needs.

Offer examples of the types of programs and
services
Super vague, I don't get a clear picture of
what the support looks like and who it will
be provided to
EJ1F
Consider researching the necessity and
viability of providing vital City documents
and announcements in a manner and in
languages as may be necessary to reflect the
linguistic needs of the communities being
served. Research...

Why is this consider research? Why not just
research this? It seems like something fairly
easy to do using existing public data and
partnering with local groups to do a survey
on language and communication needs.

Also, this seems like very basic information
the City should have and would be incredibly
valuable for both the City and residents.

Everyone should have equal access to City
information, especially when it comes to
public safety related issues.

Draft Environmental Justice Element Weak Policy Language Packet Pg. 145
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Explore options to increase cultural
competence and equip City of Redding staff
for more culturally relevant engagement.

Offer and promote cultural competence
trainings to help equip City of Redding staff
for more culturally relevant engagement.

This cannot be achieved unless you do the
research described in EJ1F. Also there are a
TON of free trainings available online
someone can compile for staff to take a
minimum # of, or you can work with groups
like CivicWell or the Institute for Local
Goverment to have trainings tailored to your
staff.

EJ3E
Consider the development and adoption of a
Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Support
plans, standards, regulations, incentives,
and investments, and seek grants and other
funding to reduce the impacts of climate
change on vulnerable residents.

Develop and adopt a Climate Action and
Resiliency Plan. Support plans, standards,
regulations, incentives, and investments,
and seek grants and other funding to reduce
the impacts of climate change on vulnerable
residents.

The City should apply an equity and climate
change lens across all plans, standards,
regulations, incentives, and investments, in
addition to these standalone items.

EJ3H
Discourage locating truck routes on
primarily residential streets and in
Disadvantaged Communities.

Prevent locating / Significant minimize the
number of truck routes. ...

The health impacts of truck routes going
through residential communities is well
documented and should be more than
"discouraged"
Goal EJ4
Strive to mitigate the effects of extreme
weather events such as summer heat and
excessive cold, through a set of quantitative
goals for built and natural environments
with a
special focus on underserved and/or
vulnerable residents.

Mitigate...

I love seeing "quantitiatve goals" here.

Remove strive to and prirotize this action,
given addressing extreme weather is
essential to saving lives and protecting
health/safety.

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Consider establishing an Urban Forest
Management Program that will, among
other things, identify appropriate species for
the variety of urbanized and open space
conditions in Redding. Reinforce the City’s
commitment to maintaining its status as a
“Tree City USA” community and its extensive
open space system.

Establish...

Urban Forest Management Program will
support policies included in many elements
of the General Plan!
EJ4D
Consider amending development codes
and/or incentivizing the use of cool roof
technologies, porous pavements, and energy
and water-efficient residential and
commercial building upgrades. Amend...

The time for action on extreme heat is now.

According to Cal-Adapt, the City of Redding
experiences an average of 50 days over 100
degrees, and an average of 12 days over 107
degrees. The City of Redding is the third
hottest city in California, so why not prirotize
and require these measures for development
and upgrades?
Packet Pg. 147
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To: GP Comments
Cc: Members, Council; Planning Commission
Subject: [Public Comment Letter] Please Reject Draft General Plan As Currently Written Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:43:35 PM
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Dear Planning Commissioners,
As a Redding resident, I am disturbed by the non-committal language in the General Plan’s introduction on page 24:
“Terms used in this document such as ‘require’, ‘shall’, ‘prohibit’, ‘protect’ and similar words are not intended, for purposes of policy implementation or general plan consistency determinations, to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions.”
This causes me great concern because the General Plan is supposed to guide Redding's long-term land use decisions, yet the City is clearly saying they will not use this document for policy implementation. Then what is the point of having a plan to begin with? The City is failing to hold themselves accountable for anything described in the General Plan, leaving Redding residents unclear of our future direction as a community.

For this reason, I

STRONGLY

URGE

YOU

TOREJECT the City’s adoption of the
Draft General Plan. It has too many loopholes for inaction and inconsistent application, and our City deserves intentional and coordinated community development that improves quality of life and builds climate resilience. Please do not adopt until the language communicates a strong direction and commitment to achieving the goals and actions within the plan.

Additionally,
I have issues with the non-committal language throughout the entire document. While I understand the need to build in flexibility given the availability of resources, I believe you can offer that in this plan without being so vague and offer more examples of how the City might go about achieving certain actions. For example, under Goal NR4, the City uses the word “encourage” for NR4E, NR4G, and NR4H. You can strengthen this goal by using the phrase “partner with” or offering examples of how the City would encourage these actions from community members and landowners (incentive programs, partnering with nonprofits, etc.).

Lastly, I previously wrote to this esteemed body regarding the need for a stronger Tree Ordinance, and urge you to update the language of Goal NR6 to ensure protection of our existing native oaks and expansion of our tree canopy:

Packet Pg. 148
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of NR6A – Preserve and protect existing native oaks, especially valley oaks that are often associated with riparian habitats, in the design and review of development projects.

NR6B – Identify appropriate “areas” to be used for the planting of native trees to offset development impacts to woodland resources.

Thank you,
Packet Pg. 149
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of From:

To: Planning Commission; GP Comments
Subject: General Plan 2045 Comments and Questions
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024 4:35:17 PM
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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission,
I am a City of Redding citizen and have both questions and comments about the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045.

(figures shown below)
My questions are:

When was that area designated as a Primary Growth Area? Was it before or after the Carr Fire?
Why was that area chosen as a Primary Growth Area?

What criteria were being used?

My comments are:

In my opinion it is unsafe to have a primary growth area coincide with a Very High Fire Severity Zone, and I hope the Planning Commission would consider removing the area on Quartz Hill Road from being considered as a "Primary Growth Area."

Any housing development constructed in that Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create an adverse impact by adding flammable materials to the area, thus putting future and current residents at risk.

Currently, the area is open land, and is a perfect fire break for existing residents.

Before a housing development is considered for that area, I suggest constructing the Buenaventura Bridge first for better emergency route access.

Thank you for considering my comments and I look forward to a response about my questions.

Respectfully,
Packet Pg. 150
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To: Tippin, Barry; Munns, Jack; Winter, Julie; Dacquisto, Michael; Mezzano, Mark; Planning Commission; Bade, Steve; Audette, Tenessa
Subject: 850 Quartz Hill Road Infrastructure Development - Concerns and Comments Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 8:54:52 AM
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Dear Redding City Council, Planning Commissioners and Managers,

My husband and I moved to Spinnaker Drive in the City of Redding on November 9, 2023. We have been welcomed by our new neighbors, and we enjoy the sense of community on our street. The neighborhood

is fortunate to be surrounded by much open space, and we feel very lucky to have retired to

such a wonderful place.

Recently we learned that on December 19, 2023 there was a City Council Meeting which included a vote to approve the K2 Proposal for a new housing development adjacent to Spinnaker Drive, “850 Quartz Hill Infrastructure Development” (Development).

At that time, we had only been residents
for a little over a month

and were not aware of the City Council meeting, so we did not attend.

Despite being new to the area, we

want to give our input on the Development as we are a part of the community that will be impacted by the project as proposed.

We are in support of well-planned affordable housing developments like the one K2 has proposed, however, our priority is safety, and my husband and I hope the City will take into consideration the following concerns and comments we

have for the proposed Development:

FIRE SAFETY
The proposed Development would be constructed in an area that the City of Redding General Plan 2024 DRAFT depicts as being in a “
Very High Fire Severity Zone”
(Figure PS-4), therefore
constructing a housing development at 850 Quartz Hill Road seems unsafe. Currently, the area of the proposed Development is comprised of

grass and burned trees leftover from the
Carr Fire, which acts as a

good fire break. The new housing development would introduce hundreds of

flammable structures and materials to the area, putting both

the future residents
of the Development and existing residents of River Ridge Terrace

at an increased risk of injury,
harm or death from a wildland fire.

We hope

the City will consider placing the Development in an area that is not rated as a

“Very
High Fire Severity Zone.”

EMERGENCY ACCESS
In addition to the potential for increased fire risk, Quartz Hill Road is the only emergency access evacuation route for residents of the Quartz Hill vicinity. We

were not here for the Carr
Fire, but we

have heard firsthand accounts

from neighbors about the 2 hours it took to get
away from the Quartz Hill Road area, and the tragic deaths that occurred because people could not get out. The addition of

over 180 homes adjacent to River Ridge Terrace, with two connecting streets, would
exacerbate
emergency evacuation congestion and

have
a

significant adverse impact on the community.

Packet Pg. 153
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Constructing new housing without first adding additional emergency access is unsafe, and it is our hope the City will consider building the Buenaventura Bridge prior to adding a new housing development.

HOME INSURANCE
When we purchased our home on Spinnaker, we discovered

that no insurance company
would insure our home, so we

are on the California Fair Plan, which

is very expensive. For the
City to

construct an Affordable Housing Development in an area where only high-dollar California Fair Plan insurance is available contradicts the purpose of the new housing.

We hope the City will consider placing any Affordable Housing Development in an area where home owners do not need to be on the California Fair Plan Insurance.

Thank you in advance for taking our concerns and comments into consideration,

Packet Pg. 154
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To: Jack Munns ; Julie Winter; Mark Mezzano; Michael Dacquisto; Tenessa Audette Cc: Tippin, Barry; Bade, Steve; Gannon, Jennifer; Pagan, Jeremy Subject: FW: Quartz Hill Road Evacuation and General Plan Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:42:50 AM

From:

Sent:

Tuesday,

March

2024

8:27

AM
To:

Tippin,

Barry

<[email protected]>;

Munns,

Jack

<[email protected]>;
[email protected];

[email protected];

[email protected];
[email protected];

Bade,

Steve

<[email protected]>;

Audette,

Tenessa
<[email protected]>;

[email protected]
Subject:

Quartz

Hill

Road

Evacuation

and

General

Plan

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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission, City Council Members and City Managers, We should be mindful of the need to have sufficient escape pathways in this area of the city. I live on Snow Lane in the Lake Redding Estates subdivision and survived the Carr Fire. I am a City of Redding citizen and a member of the Concerned Citizens for Quartz Hill community group.

I strongly urge you to take into consideration the following comments relating to Public Safety within the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045:

In addition, the Primary Growth area is on the Quartz
Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route (PS-6).

Any housing development constructed in that Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create significant adverse impacts to the community by increasing congestion on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route and by adding flammable materials to a Very High Fire Severity Zone.

I NEVER want to live
through that again please!
I sincerely hope the Planning Commission and City Council will take the following actions:
·
Remove the location designated as a "Primary Growth Area" on Quartz Hill Road within the General Plan 2045
·
Redirect any proposed housing developments for the Quartz Hill Road area to areas with a lower fire risk.

· Elevate the priority of constructing additional Wildfire Evacuation Routes, such as the Buenaventura Bridge (as mentioned in the August 9, 2021 Notice of Intent from Assistant City Manager Steve Bade), prior to building new housing developments on Quartz Hill Road.

Packet Pg. 155
Attachment: ^Public Comments: Received Feb 27 - Mar 11, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Thank you for considering my input and I look forward to seeing a revised General Plan 2045 DRAFT.

Respectfully,

Packet Pg. 156
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To: Tippin, Barry; Winter, Julie; Dacquisto, Michael; Mezzano, Mark; Planning Commission; Bade, Steve; Audette, Tenessa; GP Comments
Subject: COR General Plan 2045
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024 11:16:46 PM
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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission, City Council Members and City Managers, I am a long-time resident of the City of Redding. I urge you to take into consideration the following comments relating to Public Safety within the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045: The Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road as shown in Figure "CDD-1 Planning Area and Growth Areas" is also shown as being in a "Very High Fire Severity Zone" in Figure "PS-4 Very High Fire Severity Zone." In addition, the Primary Growth area is on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route (PS-6). Any housing development constructed in that Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create significant adverse impacts to the community by increasing congestion on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route and by adding flammable materials to a Very High Fire Severity Zone.

During the Carr Fire evacuation, Quartz Hill Road was extremely congested and not everyone was able to escape the fire, therefore, it is unsafe to have a primary growth area placed within the Very High Fire Severity Zone of Quartz Hill Road. I hope the Planning Commission and City Council will take the following actions: · Remove the location designated as a "Primary Growth Area" on Quartz Hill Road within the General Plan 2045 · Redirect any proposed housing developments for the Quartz Hill Road area to areas with a lower fire risk. · Elevate the priority of constructing additional Wildfire Evacuation Routes, such as the Buenaventura Bridge (as mentioned in the August 9, 2021 Notice of Intent from Assistance City Manage Steve Bade), prior to building new housing developments on Quartz Hill Road. Thank you for considering my input and I look forward to seeing a revised General Plan 2045 DRAFT. Respectfully,
Packet Pg. 157
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To: Tippin, Barry; Winter, Julie; Dacquisto, Michael; Mezzano, Mark; Planning Commission; Bade, Steve; Audette, Tenessa; GP Comments
Subject: Redding General Plan 2045
Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 9:53:05 AM
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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission, City Council Members and City Managers, I am a resident of the City of Redding living in the Vistas off Quarts Hill.

I urge you to take into consideration the following comments related to Public Safety within the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045: The Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road as shown in Figure "CDD-1 Planning Area and Growth Areas" is also shown as being in a "Very High Fire Severity Zone" in Figure "PS-4 Very High Fire Severity Zone." In addition, the Primary Growth area is on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route (PS-6). Any housing development constructed in that Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create significant adverse impacts to the community by increasing congestion on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route and by adding flammable materials to a Very High Fire Severity Zone. During the Carr Fire evacuation, Quartz Hill Road was extremely congested and not everyone was able to escape the fire, therefore, it is unsafe to have a primary growth area placed within the Very High Fire Severity Zone of Quartz Hill Road. I hope the Planning Commission and City Council will take the following actions: · Remove the location designated as a "Primary Growth Area" on Quartz Hill Road within the General Plan 2045 · Redirect any proposed housing developments for the Quartz Hill Road area to areas with a lower fire risk. · Elevate the priority of constructing additional Wildfire Evacuation Routes, such as the Buenaventura Bridge (as mentioned in the August 9, 2021 Notice of Intent from Assistance City Manage Steve Bade), prior to building new housing developments on Quartz Hill Road. Thank you for considering this I nput and I look forward to seeing a revised General Plan 2045 DRAFT. Respectfully, Packet Pg. 158
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To: Tippin, Barry; Munns, Jack; Winter, Julie; Dacquisto, Michael; Mezzano, Mark; Planning Commission; Bade, Steve; Audette, Tenessa; GP Comments
Subject: Quartz Hill Road
Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 12:34:42 PM
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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission, City Council Members and City Managers, I am a resident of the City of Redding. I urge you to take into consideration the following comments relating to Public Safety within the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045:

The Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road as shown in Figure "CDD-1 Planning Area and Growth Areas" is also shown as being in a "Very High Fire Severity Zone" in Figure "PS-4 Very High Fire Severity Zone." In addition, the Primary Growth area is on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route (PS-6). Any housing development constructed in that Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create significant adverse impacts to the community by increasing congestion on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route and by adding flammable materials to a Very High Fire Severity Zone. During the Carr Fire evacuation, Quartz Hill Road was extremely congested and not everyone was able to escape the fire, therefore, it is unsafe to have a primary growth area placed within the Very High Fire Severity Zone of Quartz Hill Road. I hope the Planning Commission and City Council will take the following actions: · Remove the location designated as a "Primary Growth Area" on Quartz Hill Road within the General Plan 2045 · Redirect any proposed housing developments for the Quartz Hill Road area to areas with a lower fire risk. · Elevate the priority of constructing additional Wildfire Evacuation Routes, such as the Buenaventura Bridge (as mentioned in the August 9, 2021 Notice of Intent from Assistance City Manage Steve Bade), prior to building new housing developments on Quartz Hill Road. Thank you for considering my input and I look forward to seeing a revised General Plan 2045 DRAFT.

Packet Pg. 159
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To: Tippin, Barry; Munns, Jack; Winter, Julie; Dacquisto, Michael; Mezzano, Mark; Planning Commission; Bade, Steve; Audette, Tenessa; GP Comments
Subject: Quartz Hill Growth Development Plan
Date: Monday, March 11, 2024 5:21:13 PM
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Dear City of Redding Planning Commission, City Council Members and City Managers, I am a City of Redding citizen and a member of the Concerned Citizens for Quartz Hill Community Group.

I am writing to urge you to take into consideration the following comments relating to Public Safety with the DRAFT City of Redding General Plan 2045.

I live off Quartz Hill Road, within the "Very High Fire Severity Zone" as stated in PS-4 in the DRAFT General Plan 2045.

Reviewing the DRAFT General Plan 2045 (CDD-1 Planning
Area and Growth Areas),

I noticed that there is extensive development planned within the "Very High Severity Zone" on Quartz Hill Road.

And recording to PS-6 Wildfire Evacuation
Routes, the "only" evacuation route for residences living near Quartz Hill Road is Quartz Hill Road which runs directly through the "Very High Fire Severity Zone" as stated in PS-4.

This concerns me greatly because I lost my home in the CARR Fire and I know first hand what it was like to evacuate during the Carr Fire.

Quartz Hill Road was extremely congested
and unfortunately not everyone was able to escape.

I can't express the fear of sitting on Quartz
Hill Road in traffic as the CARR fire was roaring towards me.

Therefore, I am extremely concerned with any primary growth area placed within the Very High Fire Severity Zone of Quartz Hill Road with only one evacuation route.

Any housing
development constructed in the Primary Growth Area on Quartz Hill Road will create significant adverse impacts to the community by increasing congestion on the Quartz Hill Road Wildfire Evacuation Route and by adding flammable materials to a Very High Severity Zone.

I hope the Planning Commission and City Council will take the following actions:

Remove the location designated as a "Primary Growth Area" on Quartz Hill Road with the General Plan 2045
Redirect any proposed housing developments for the Quartz Hill Road area to areas with a lower fire risk
Elevate the priority of construction additional Wildfire Evacuation Routes, such as the Buenaventura Bridge (as mentioned in the August 9, 2021 Notice of Intent from Assistance City Manager Steve Bade), prior to building new housing developments on Quartz Hill Road.

Thank you for considering my input and I look forward to seeing a revised General Plan 2045 DRAFT.

Packet Pg. 160
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CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO REDDING PLANNING COMMISSION

Recommendation
Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt the attached resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final EIR and adopt General Plan 2045.

Background
As required by state law, the Planning Com mission (Commission) must hold at least one properly noticed public hearing before it makes a recommendati on to the City Council on adoption of the updated General Plan 2045 (Plan). While the Commission held numerous public meetings/workshops to afford residents and othe r interested persons an opportunity to comment on the draft Plan, those have not constituted the required, duly noticed, public hearing. The Commission should note that a public hearing is not required for consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report (Fin al EIR); however, combining consideration of the documents at the same time can be helpful to the public.

D
RAFT GENERAL PLAN 2045
General Plan Basics: From a broad perspective, the General Plan is a blueprint for the future physical development of the City. It esta blishes the locations of various land uses and land use densities or intensities, the physical form of development, areas available for public and/or open space uses, resource protection, standards for supporting infrastructure and services, and addressing the future housing and transportation needs, etc. The General Plan is more than the legal underp inning for land use decisions; it is a vision about how a community will grow, reflecting community priorities and values while shaping the future. The General Plan consists of the General Plan Diagram (a diagram/map that illustrates the allowable re sidential and non-residential land use types) and policies that address the mandatory elem ents (land use, circulation, conservation, MEETING DATE: February 27, 2024
ITEM NO. 4(b)1
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***

[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding, to consider recommending City Council certification of the document’s Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) and adoption of General Plan 2045.

Kent Manuel, Planning
Manager
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open space, noise, safety, housing, and in cert ain circumstances, environmental justice) required by law. General Plans may also address other local policy issues deemed important to the community. The Plan includes the following “optional” elements that address particular needs and concerns of th e community: Parks, Trail, and Recreation; Public Facilities and Services; and Economic De velopment. Note that local jurisdictions are free to combine mandatory elements, rename elements, or even adopt the general plan as a single element as long as all of the topics and analyses required by law are addressed.

Project Initiation: The existing General Plan was adop ted in 2000 and has served the community well over the past 23 years. A detailed review of the document was undertaken in 2008 and appropriate amendments ma de at that time to address changes to state requirements and to address policy concerns expressed by the community.

Since that time, significant additional changes have been made to state law requirements pertaining to local general plans which must be addressed. These include, but are not limited to, additional requirements and an alysis related to wildfire, provisions for including an Environmental Justice Element, as well as other technical requirements.

Additionally, since the “Great Recession ,” growth projections for Redding have been significantly reduced. This, along with the sm aller Sphere of Influence adopted by the Shasta County Local Agency Formation Commission, resulted in staff recommending changes in the General Plan’s Planning Ar ea (PA) and Primary and Secondary Growth Areas. Also, it was important that a robust effort be made to engage community members to determine if the basic policy direction of the existing General Plan was still appropriate and if there were additional policy areas that should be pursued.

It is important to note that the update of the General Plan does not include changes to the land uses shown on the General Plan Diag ram (i.e. the classifications of individual properties within the Planning Area are not affected by the update.) Further, the Housing Element was certified by the state Department of Housing and Community Development in 2020 for the 2020-2028 planning period so no changes to that document are being made. The Housing Element and the General Plan Diagram will be readopted with General Plan 2045.

Update Process: The following steps were taken in developing General Plan 2045:

x Staff undertook a “gap analysis” of the current General Plan to determine where changes were required based on changes to federal, state, and local laws.

x Policies of all of the Elements were reviewed to ascertain what was appropriate and working, what was not working as intended, and to identify policy areas that should be considered for inclusion in General Plan 2045.

x Six citizen “Focus Groups” were formed to address the following topics/Elements .

Approximately 110 individuals actively participated over the course of 26 meetings of the focus groups.

o Community Development and Design
o Transportation
o Economic Development
o Environmental Justice
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o Public Safety
o Natural Resources
o Parks, Trails, and Recreation

Note that the Community Services Advisory Commission held public meetings in lieu of forming a separate Focus Group.

x The Planning Commission held nine publ ic workshops to solicit input on draft policies and to modify the draft Plan, as appropriate. The only textual changes made to the document since the last version reviewed by the Planning Commission (November, 2023) were to: 1) update the acreages of the proposed Planning area, revised Primary and Secondary Growth Areas, and open space areas; and 2) modify the description of th e General Plan’s residentia l land uses related to the established density ranges in the Community Development and Design (CDD) Element. These changes are identified in an attachment to this report.

Policy Direction: The majority of the policies contained in the Plan are the same or closely mirror those of the existing General Plan. This is because the basic structural components of the Plan, such as containi ng/directing future grow th, protecting steep slopes and floodplains from development, adhering to laws that protect or mitigate impacts to sensitive habitats and special s tatus species of plants and animals, etc., have been retained. Many polices have been refine d or expanded to better address such issues as historic preservation, rejuvenating agi ng commercial strip commercial centers, addressing requirements for environmental justice, and providing more clarity to issues related to wildfire, non-vehicular forms of transportation, and myriad other topics.

Attached is a summary of the most salient changes in each of the Elements from that of the existing General Plan. Note that the Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element is a new Element and responds to the requirements of state law and local conditions.

Issues

While there may be a number of issues that the public would like the Commission to address before it makes a recommendation to the City Council, the primary issues known to staff are summarized below.

Planning Area Boundary: During two workshops on the draft Plan, the Commission had the opportunity to address a request to amend the proposed Planning Area (PA) boundary for 57 acres in the proximity of Tierra Oaks, and declined to make the requested boundary change. A representative of the property owners(s) has requested that the Planning Commission revisit this issue. The Commission is directed to the September 12, 2023 and November 14, 2023 staf f reports and correspondence from the property owner’s representative that are attached to this report . The following summarizes staff’s position for recommending that th e PA boundary currently reflected in the draft Plan not be modified:

x SOI Consistency: The PA was developed to more closely follow the Sphere of Influence (SOI) adopted by the Shasta County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in 2022. The Lo cal Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in every county adopts a sphere of influence for each city to represent Packet Pg. 6Packet Pg. 163
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“the probable physical boundaries and se rvice area” of that city (Gov. Code Section 56076). The SOI is regularly re viewed and revised as necessary by LAFCO.

x Aligns with State Planning Priorities: California Government Code Section 65041.1 addresses the state’s planning priorities. These priorities include:

o Promoting infill development to take advantage of existing infrastructure investments;
o Protecting environmental and agricultural resources;
o Ensuring efficient development patterns that use land efficiently, are built adjacent to existing developed areas, are located in areas planned for growth, are served by adequate transportation and other essential services, and which minimize ongoing costs to taxpayers.

x Provides for Future Growth: The 2000-2020 General Plan projected a population of 113,000 by 2020 (an increase of approxi mately 32,000 persons) and assessed land needs based on projections made at the time. The 2020 Census showed a population of approximately 93,000, an actual increase of less than 12,000 persons.

Population projections for the next 20 year s are considerably lower than those made for the current General Plan. The proposed PA would accommodate approximately 60,000 additional persons based on the current vacant land inventory within the proposed PA, providing ample opportunities for growth and development well into the future.

x Consistent with Draft Plan Policy Direction: Many of the policies contained in the draft Plan address the desirability of facilitating growth within the existing urban area through infill development and development in proximity to the existing urban footprint, and align with Government Code provisions.

It should be noted that main taining the proposed PA as recommended by staff does not preclude a property owner from making a requ est to the City Council to authorize providing utility service outside the City limits as set forth by City Council policy. It also does not preclude a property owner from pursuing an annexation request through the LAFCO process at some point in the future.

Policy Directives: During the course of public review of the draft Plan, numerous commenters as well as Planning Commissione rs expressed their desires to see more directive policy language included in th e draft Plan. In response, over 100 policies throughout the draft Plan were modified. There are, of course, still policies that rely on terms suc h as “consider ,” “strive,” etc . This hybrid approach acknowledges that Plan policies should respond to the context that they are presented. For example:

x Natural Resources Policy NR14A and E nvironmental Justice Policy EJ3E direct the City to consider adopting a climate action plan. This language acknowledges that such an effort would require specific action by the City Council given significant budgetary and staffing considerations which would be more appropriately considered during the City Council’s prior ity setting sessions that occur with each budget cycle.

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x Natural Resources Policy NR4B, which directs the City to prioritize the preservation and enhancement of the Sacramento River, recognizes that the City does not control what occurs within these watercourses, which are under the jurisdiction of federal and state agen cies and subject to their permitting requirements. The City can, however, place a high priority on working with these agencies to conduct enhancement activities such as construction of side channels along the river, for example. The City also ca n prioritize its efforts to ensure that activities under its control, such as gradi ng and requiring corridor buffers, are enforced, thereby serving to protect these valuable resources to the extent possible.

These types of issues are different than policy direction that is used on a daily basis as the City reviews development projects and prioritizes its workload.

Miscellaneous Comments

The following comments on the draft Plan were received early enough to provide responses in this report. Comments receiv ed after preparation for the staff report will necessarily be addressed at the Planning Commission meeting.

Comment 1: It is a mistake to not plan for high-speed rail right-of-way alignment through Redding.

Response: A light rail study was conducted for the existing General Plan.

Among its conclusions were that Redding’s dispersed land uses and projected population for many decades into the future would not have enough ridership to support a rail system. The study did suggest that the City consider purchasing any excess Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way that may become available and consider preserving sufficient right-of-way along arteri al streets to accommodate future rail service. The schematic diagrams of the study indicate that rail could be accommodated within the wi dth of the City’s arterial street rights-of-way. As the Commission is aware, it has been City policy to maintain right-of-way widths ev en when the number of lanes is reduced to support projected lower traffic volumes and multimodal use.

Comment 2: Planning efforts should include zero-emission intercity passenger rail service (electric tramways, streetcars).

Response: Transportation Element Policy T3A includes promoting intercity rail and intercity bus service.

Comment 3: A portion of the “Gore Ranch” th at has been placed into a conservation easement is included in the City’s proposed “Secondary Growth Area.”
Response: Staff discussed the comment with the property owner, who acknowledged that the comment was intended only to provide information and was not a request to modify the growth area boundaries. As staff time allows, the Secondary Growth Area boundary will be modified and the underlying residential land use classification will be amended to reflect the same “Public Facility or Institutional” land use classification as the balance of the Gore Packet Pg. 8Packet Pg. 165
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Ranch property. The property is not within the Redding City limits and maintaining the current designations is not problematic.

Comment 4: The Noise Element incorrectly establishes a Community Noise Level Equivalent (CNEL) limit for dayt ime and nighttime transportation noise, and non-transportation no ise limits should typically be established in terms of Leq. Tables N-1 and N-2 should be revised.

Response: The commenter is correct and the tables have been revised and are attached to this report.

INAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FINAL EIR)

The Final EIR consists of the following components:

x Response to comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR).

x Changes made to the Draft EIR based on comments received, and necessary corrections to text, data, and or map exhibits.

x An addendum that includes the revised Dr aft EIR with the updated policies as noted above and map exhibits depicting the recommended Planning Area boundary.

Regarding comments received on the update projec t, it should be noted that a comprehensive update of the General Plan together with consider ation of its environmenta l impact report often result in difficulty differentiating which document the comment is directed towards since policies of the draft Plan are also contained in the Draft EIR. It was not always clear whether comments were directed at the draft Plan ’s policies or to the EIR unles s it was specifically noted in the comment letter. As such, not every comment received was addressed as pertaining to the Draft EIR and responded to in the Final EIR.

Final EIR Comments

Attached are comment letter(s) received after preparation of this staff report. City staff and Mark Teague representing the EIR’s consultant, PlaceWorks, will address CEQA -related comments at the Commission meeting.

Planning Commission Authority

x Section 65354 of the Government Code requires the planning commission to make a written recommendation on the adopti on or amendment of a general plan. A recommendation for approval shall be made by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the total membership of the commission. The planning commission must send its recommendation to the legislative body.

x Section 18.10.030 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance establishes the powers and duties of the Planning Commission. That section s tates that the Planning Commission shall have the powers and duties provi ded for by Sections 65100 through 65106 of the Government Code as now or hereafter amended. In addition, the Planning Commission shall have the responsibility to investigate and make recommendations Packet Pg. 9Packet Pg. 166
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to the City Council regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or any element thereof, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservatio n, and conservation of open space and natural resources.

Required Findings

Final EIR: The Redding City Council must adopt required findings and a statement of overriding considerations that specifically address those signi ficant environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated. The Planning Commission need not make the required findings.

General Plan 2045: Adoption of the General Plan is a legislative act and findings are not required.

Conclusions and Recommendations

1. If the Commission determines that no change s to the documents are necessary, staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final EIR and adopt General Plan 2045.

2. If the Commission determines that minor ch anges to policy wording, etc., are desired, direct staff to make any specific changes/additions it feels are warranted. The Commission may then recommend adoption of th e aforementioned resolution subject to the inclusion of said changes.

Alternatives

If the Commission determines that significant changes to the draft Plan or Final EIR are warranted, specific direction to staff should be provided. Depending on the scope of the changes and documents affected, this could result in delaying consideration of the project by the City Council for an undetermined amount of time.

Attachments
Resolution
Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence
Planning Commission Staff Report: September 12, 2023
Planning Commission Staff Report: November 14, 2023
Changes to the November 2023 Draft General Plan
Policy Direction of Draft General Plan 2045
Revisions to Noise Element Tables N-1 and N-2
Draft General Plan and Final EIR Public Comments_Received November 14 - February 22, 2024 Draft General Plan 2045 (Available Online) - CLICK HERE Final Environmental Impact Report (Available Online) - CLICK HERE Packet Pg. 10Packet Pg. 167
Attachment: ^Planning Commission Staff Report: Feb 27, 2024 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding Planning Commission Resolution 1 of 3 February 27, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY

OF REDDING RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION

OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND THE
ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN 2045.

WHEREAS, the current City of Redding 2000-2020 General Plan was adopted in 2000; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption and periodic updates of the 2000-2020 General Plan numerous changes have been made to state law with respect to the topics and analyses that must be addressed in local general plans; and

WHEREAS, the City Council determined that it was necessary and desirable to comprehensively update various elements of the General Plan to address current statutory requirements and to ensure local relevancy; and

WHEREAS, the General Plan of the City of Redd ing has been comprehensively updated in compliance with the land use, planning and environmental laws of the State of California after numerous study sessions of the several “General Plan Focus Groups” that assisted staff in preparing revisions to the document; and

WHEREAS, the 2000-2020 General Plan Housing Element has been certified by the state Department of Housing and Community Development for the period 2000-2028 and no revisions are made to that Element, which will be incorporated into General Plan 2045; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held nine public meetings/workshops to solicit public comments on draft General Plan 2045; and

WHEREAS, draft General Plan 2045 enumerates the goals of the citizens of the City of Redding as expressed in an extensive public outreach effort; and

WHEREAS, no land use changes to the General Plan Diagram are proposed within the reduced Planning Area of General Plan 2045; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.5, draft General Plan 2045 was provided to the California Geological Survey of the Department of Conservation and State Board of Forestry for review and comment; and

WHEREAS, as required by Public Utilities Co de Section 21676(b), draft General Plan 2045 has been referred to the Shasta County Airports Land Use Commission (ALUC) for a determination of consistency with the approved Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs); and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing, said hearing noticed in the Redding Record Searchlight, a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with law, and said public hearing was held on February 27, 2024; and Packet Pg. 11
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Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Redding Planning Commission Resolution 2 of 3 February 27, 2024 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded that draft General Plan 2045 meets all statutory requirements; and

WHEREAS, the City of Redding has undertaken a comprehensive effort to prepare the General Plan 2045 Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR); and

WHEREAS, the Final EIR describes and analyzes the significant environmental effects of draft General Plan 2045, including discussion of ways to mitigate or avoid the significant effects as well as identifying those significant effects that cannot be avoided; and

WHEREAS, the Final EIR has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and provisions of the Redding Municipal Code, including circulation of the following environmental documents to the public and to all n ecessary agencies for comment and review as follows:

1. Notice of Preparation issued on May 13, 2022 pursuant to Pub. Resources Code section 21080.4, and posted for 30 days by the County Clerk on May 16, 2022, pursuant to Pub.

Resources Code section 21092.3; and

2. Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) prepared and circulated with Notice of Completion pursuant to Pub. Resources Code section 21092 allowing review and comment from the public and all necessary agencies from July 14, 2023 until August 28, 2023; and

3. Notice of Availability published pursuant to Pub. Resources Code section 21092 on July 14, 2023 and posted for 30 days by the County Clerk on July 14, 2023; and

4. Notice of Completion prepared and filed with the Office of Planning and Research, with documents available for review from July 14, 2023 through August 28, 2023; and

5. The Redding Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 8, 2023 to receive public comments on the Draft EIR; and

6. Written comments on the Draft EIR were submitted by State and local agencies, organizations, and individuals, and responses to comments addressing significant environmental issues raised by the written comments were included in the Final EIR; and

WHEREAS, modifications made to the proposed updates to draft General Plan 2045 subsequent to publication of the Draft EIR were minor in nature and do not introduce the potential for additional environmental impacts not already addressed; and

WHEREAS, an addendum to the 2000-2020 General P lan Environmental Impact Report was adopted for the 2000-2028 Housing Element and as such it need not be addressed in the Final EIR; and

WHEREAS, the Final EIR was considered by the Redding Planning Commission at a public hearing on February 27, 2024, where members of the public were given an opportunity to comment prior to the Commission making a recommendation on certification of the Final EIR to the City Council; and

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Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Redding Planning Commission Resolution 3 of 3 February 27, 2024 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Redding Planning Commission hereby finds, determines, and resolves as follows:

SECTION 1 – Recitals.

The above recitals are correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2 – Findings.

The Redding Planning Commission finds that:

1. The Final EIR has been completed in co mpliance with and satisfies all of the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and

2. General Plan 2045 meets the requirements of th e Government Code as it relates to the contents and preparation of general plans.

SECTION 3 – Recommendation of Certification and Adoption.

The Redding Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:

1. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR); and

2. Adopt General Plan 2045.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Redding on the 27 th day of February, 2024, and was
adopted by the Redding Planning Commission, by the following vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS:

NOES: COMMISSION MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COMMISSION MEMBERS:

_________________________________
AARON HATCH, Chairman

ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:

_________________________________ _________________________________ JEREMY PAGAN, CHRISTIAN CURTIS, City Attorney
Development Services Director
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Note: The list of attachments pertaining to the Planning Area discussion are outline below.

Planning Area-Related Attachments:

x Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence
x Planning Commission Staff Report: September 12, 2023
x Planning Commission Staff Report: November 14, 2023

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Subject: FW: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:20:26 PM
Good Afternoon Planning Commissioners and City Staff (bcc’d),

Please see my latest email correspondence with Eihnard Diaz below. Based on feedback received from you all to-date on this topic, I believe some additional discussion is warranted. As I stated in my email to Mr. Diaz below, when we bring the entire General Plan/EIR back before you in January/February, we will specifically highlight this topic to ensure the commission arrives at a consensus determination regarding the PA boundary as part of their overall recommendation to City Council.

Thanks,

Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

City of Redding Facilities are open to the public. If you prefer, business can be conducted online at www.cityofredding.org, by using the drop boxes located outside the facilities or by contacting City of Redding departments directly by phone at www.cityofredding.org/contacts. Thank you.

From: Pagan, Jeremy
Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:00 PM
To: 'Eihnard Diaz' <[email protected]>
Cc: Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Good Afternoon Eihnard,

To put it most simply, staff will not be changing their recommendation for the proposed PA boundary. The proposed PA boundary is based on sound reasoning, logical planning principles, supported by the goals and policies of the draft plan, and aligns with the state’s statutory planning priorities and General Plan Guidelines. That being said, when the entire General Plan/EIR goes before Planning Commission for public hearing in January/February, staff will highlight this topic once again so as to give the Planning Commission another opportunity to discuss and reach a consensus determination. This will also provide opportunity for you, or other interested stakeholders, to address Planning Commission on the topic if you so choose. I will share this communication with the Planning Commission so they are fully informed of the dialogue you and I have had on this matter.

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Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

City of Redding Facilities are open to the public. If you prefer, business can be conducted online at www.cityofredding.org
, by using the drop boxes located outside the facilities or by contacting City of Redding departments directly by phone at www.cityofredding.org/contacts. Thank you.

From: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 2:57 PM
To: Pagan, Jeremy <[email protected]>
Cc: Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Redding; please be careful with links or attachments.

Good Afternoon, Jeremy.

Please accept this e-mail as a response to the e-mail you sent to the Planning Commission on November 22, 2023, regarding the letter I sent to the Planning Commission on November 14th. Please share this e-mail with the Planning Commission.

Rather than expend the time and energy to engage in a “back and forth” regarding the issues we raised and your responses, it would be more advantageous to be straightforward. My clients, Western Resource Partners, Inc., who manage various land holdings throughout the City and County, do not have the staff and financial resources to exchange in a back and forth, much of which would revolve around varying viewpoints regarding planning principles and concepts applicable to the City of Redding and the region as a whole when compared to clearly urbanized areas such as Sacramento, the South Bay, Marin County, etc. It is my opinion that many of the policies advanced are more applicable to an urban city or specific urban areas within a City such as Redding. The table illustrating persons per square mile on page 3 of the draft Community Development and Design Element demonstrates that based on persons per square mile, and the location of urban features, we are truly not a clearly defined urban city. An urban area has densely populated regions with a high concentration of infrastructure, businesses, and cultural institutions.

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Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by responses in red. However, it needs to be recognized that the City of Redding is not a clearly defined “urban” city. In fact, many residents refer to it as semi-rural with urban areas, which include the downtown area and the older Enterprise and south Redding areas. Areas such as Gold Hills, Quartz Hill Road, Tierra Oaks, etc. (and even much of the Oasis Specific Plan area) would be considered suburban and, to many semi-rural and not urban.

After review of Mr. Diaz’s comment letter and follow-up emails below, here is my response for your consideration.

1. Mr. Diaz questions why there are no minutes available on the Commission’s webpage. I understand his concern, and yes, at the time of his inquiry the September 12th PC minutes were not yet posted. But to say there are “no previous Planning Commission minutes provided for public review” is inaccurate. The minutes up to January 2022 were posted to the website, and our administrative staff has been working to catch up the minutes for several months now, and they are making good progress to eliminate the backlog. And, of course, absent the meeting minutes, the video recordings of all the meetings are immediately available for the public’s review. The information isn’t being withheld intentionally, as Mr. Diaz seems to suggest, it just takes time to draft detailed minutes, review, approve, and acquire necessary signatures before posting the minutes to the website. We are dedicated to improving our turnaround time for minute approval. As I stated in my email, we do not need to dwell on this issue further.

2. With respect to the Planning Area (PA) boundary, Mr. Diaz questions why staff is making “a recommendation based on the ‘policy direction’ of a ‘draft plan’”? This question is illogical and his argument is circular. Good point, I should have been clearer in my statement, which meant to question the process that was undertaken regarding the acceptance of policies and whether the PA was based on the proposed policies or the already defined Staff-driven PA. By what other means does staff have to recommend a Planning Area boundary? The draft Planning Area boundary should be consistent with
the goals and policies of the draft plan. No argument there; however the application of the goals and policies to the draft PA are at times nebulous. Specifically, some of the goals and policies of the draft plan that support the Staff’s recommendation are:

CDD1 – Encourage growth within SOI and orderly service area This is a goal with seven policies, the first of which provides direction to determine potential growth areas within the SOI. There are policies that when considered could be used to make arguments for the inclusion of the Village at Tierra Oaks (Project) land area.

CDD2 – Efficient provision of public facilities and services This is an except from the overall goal. The Project could demonstrate how efforts could be undertaken to assist in meeting this goal, such as paying a fair share of the costs of upgrading existing facilities and/or constructing new ones.

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OESP1 – Review of the Oasis Road Specific Plan will further inform this portion of the Planning Area Review of the policy does not appear applicable to the Project area.

Opportunity Areas – Infill development and incentives are focused on Hartnell/Victor, Bechelli, and South Market These are realistic examples of areas that infill development should address.

T4C – Prioritize infill development as a means to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) The proposed Project is not a standard residential subdivision. It could be demonstrated that a 55 and older, gated community catering to retired, semi- retired, and work from home residents would result in less VMT.

Statement of Overriding Considerations – the draft EIR specifically discusses the benefit of reducing the PA. That will play a role in developing required findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations for identified significant and unavoidable impacts that will need to be adopted by the City Council. I do not have an understanding of how this is applicable to the PA or specifically the proposed Project area?

3. In early 2022, staff routed a memo to the Planning Commission and City Council which described the rationale for modifying the PA boundary. This rationale is largely captured in item 2 above, including closely adhering to the adopted Sphere of Influence boundary. Mr. Diaz suggests that because there was no response from Planning Commission or City Council to this memo, there was no clear direction. To the contrary, hearing no objection or questions regarding the memo, and needing to proceed with development of the draft plan, staff interpreted the lack of response as consent from Planning Commission and City Council to proceed in a manner consistent with the memo’s direction. This means there was tacit approval by these bodies? The draft changes to the PA reviewed by the City Council and the Planning Commission in March 2022 were incorporated into the Public Review Draft General Plan and Draft EIR that has been available for public review since July of this year. The property of Mr. Diaz’s client was not included in the PA in those documents and no public comment was received on this issue during the 45-day CEQA review period. While we are guilty for a lack of awareness, fortunately the CEQA process provides for comment up through when a DEIR is deemed as complete and adequate to be considered a Final EIR. The proposed Packet Pg. 18
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 175
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by revisions to the PA made in September 2023, based on discussions with the City’s consultant team, were included for discussion in two public Planning Commission meetings. The Planning Commission, upon review of the matter, did not direct staff to include additional properties into the PA or modify it further. I was under the impression that on September 23rd, the Planning Commission was going to address the PA separately and possibly at a meeting where this would have been the subject matter.

4. Mr. Diaz asserts that he and/or his client were not afforded the opportunity to meet with City staff. This is not true. City Staff set up a separate meeting with Mr. Azi Barzin to specifically discuss his property to be included in the POA after the September 23rd PC meeting. Both myself and Mr. Manuel met with Mr. Partin on more than one occasion to discuss this very issue. Could you please provide these dates and if they were before the September PC Meeting? Mr. Partin was certainly welcome to bring Mr.

Diaz to these meetings, but did not do so. In those meetings with Mr. Partin, staff explained the reasons for the modifications to the PA boundary, providing the same rationale as is stated in this response as well as the same information that has been presented to the Commission during public meetings on this matter. Staff is not “relying on City actions that began as far back as 2012” to determine the proposed PA boundary, but has arrived at this recommendation for the reasons already stated. We do not have a clear understanding if the Planning Commission has reviewed the information provided at the public hearing on September 23rd. To date, Staff has not responded to the information provided.

Diaz, along with my response to this information, warrants bringing this back to Planning Commission for further discussion, please let me know. If there seems to be general consensus that more discussion is necessary, staff will take the necessary steps to prepare this item again for consideration at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting. Otherwise, we will proceed finalizing the draft plan with the PA boundary as it is currently proposed. I respectfully request that if the Staff is going to continue to oppose consideration of the Village of Tierra Oaks land area of 57 acres in the PA, please let me know. I can therefore recommend to my client that proceeding forward at this stage in the process before the Planning Commission would result in needless time, energy, and expense since the effort would be fruitless since there does not appear to be any common ground on which to proceed. Please recognize that while I do not agree with the Staff’s continued opposition to the proposed Project and that their planning position differs from mine, we can agree to disagree regarding this matter and move forward as deemed necessary.

Packet Pg. 19
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 176
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Thank you,

Eihnard

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
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From: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 3:22 PM
To: 'Pagan, Jeremy' <[email protected]>
Cc: 'Tippin, Barry' <[email protected]>; 'Toy, Lily' <[email protected]>; 'Manuel, Kent' <[email protected]>; 'Krishnan, Vishnu Shankar' <[email protected]>; 'Gannon, Jennifer' <[email protected]>; 'Planning Commission' <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Hi Again, Jeremy,

Thank you for the clarification. Wow, that really is far behind. However, doesn’t the Planning Commission approve the minutes from their previous meeting? Why can’t these be posted? Regardless, there is no sense in dwelling on this issue now that we understand what has occurred.

I will also be gone all next week; however, I will be coordinating with Marcus to compile a response which we will provide you the week of December 4th.

Again, thank you.

Eihnard

Packet Pg. 20
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 177
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by From: Pagan, Jeremy
To: Eihnard Diaz
Cc: Tippin, Barry; Toy, Lily; Manuel, Kent; Krishnan, Vishnu Shankar; Gannon, Jennifer; Planning Commission Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 3:14:26 PM
Hi Eihnard,

No, unfortunately that was not an error, we were significantly behind on posting the meeting minutes to the website. As noted, our administrative staff has been prioritizing this workload and we hope to be caught up very soon. Please note I will be out of the office next week Monday through Wednesday, but will be back starting Thursday, November 30 th, and available should you
have any questions or would like to discuss further after reviewing my response.

Thanks, and I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday as well,

Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

City of Redding Facilities are open to the public. If you prefer, business can be conducted online at www.cityofredding.org
, by using the drop boxes located outside the facilities or by contacting City of Redding departments directly by phone at www.cityofredding.org/contacts. Thank you.

From: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:54 PM
To: Pagan, Jeremy <[email protected]>
Cc: Tippin, Barry <[email protected]>; Toy, Lily <[email protected]>; Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>; Krishnan, Vishnu Shankar <[email protected]>; Gannon, Jennifer <[email protected]>; Planning Commission <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

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Good Afternoon, Jeremy,

Thank you for your timely response; it is very much appreciated. Marcus and I will review your e-mail and respond to you. Please note that you may have erred in stating under Item 1), the fourth sentence whereby you state, “The minutes up to January 2022 were posted to the website, and our administrative staff has been working to catch up the minutes for several Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 178
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by months now . . .” Did you mean 2023, or is 2022 correct? If 2022 is correct, then my apologies.

Again, thank you for responding, and on behalf of Marcus and me, we wish you and your family and those persons copied on this e-mail a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

Regards,

Eihnard

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
[email protected]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

From: Pagan, Jeremy <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:31 PM
To: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Cc: Tippin, Barry <[email protected]>; Toy, Lily <[email protected]>; Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>; Krishnan, Vishnu Shankar <[email protected]>; Gannon, Jennifer <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Hi Eihnard,

For your reference, please see my response below to the Planning Commission. I’ve copied applicable City staff on this email as well so they are aware of my response. Additionally, we will add the petitioner’s email addresses to our interested parties list so that they receive notice for any future Planning Commission meetings regarding the General Plan update.

Thanks,

Packet Pg. 22
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 179
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

City of Redding Facilities are open to the public. If you prefer, business can be conducted online at www.cityofredding.org
, by using the drop boxes located outside the facilities or by contacting City of Redding departments directly by phone at www.cityofredding.org/contacts. Thank you.

From: Pagan, Jeremy
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:22 PM
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Planning Commissioners,

After review of Mr. Diaz’s comment letter and follow-up emails below, here is my response for your consideration.

1. Mr. Diaz questions why there are no minutes available on the Commission’s webpage. I understand his concern, and yes, at the time of his inquiry the September 12 th PC minutes
were not yet posted. But to say there are “no previous Planning Commission minutes provided for public review” is inaccurate. The minutes up to January 2022 were posted to the website, and our administrative staff has been working to catch up the minutes for several months now, and they are making good progress to eliminate the backlog. And, of course, absent the meeting minutes, the video recordings of all the meetings are immediately available for the public’s review. The information isn’t being withheld intentionally, as Mr.

Diaz seems to suggest, it just takes time to draft detailed minutes, review, approve, and acquire necessary signatures before posting the minutes to the website. We are dedicated to improving our turnaround time for minute approval.

2. With respect to the Planning Area (PA) boundary, Mr. Diaz questions why staff is making “a recommendation based on the ‘policy direction’ of a ‘draft plan’”? This question is illogical and his argument is circular. By what other means does staff have to recommend a Planning Area boundary? The draft Planning Area boundary should be consistent with the goals and
policies of the draft plan. Specifically, some of the goals and policies of the draft plan that support staff’s recommendation are:

CDD1 – Encourage growth within SOI and orderly service area CDD2 – Efficient provision of public facilities and services CDD10 – Establish a pattern of infill development
OESP1 – Review of the Oasis Road Specific Plan will further inform this portion of the Planning Area
Packet Pg. 23
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 180
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Opportunity Areas – Infill development and incentives are focused on Hartnell/Victor, Bechelli, and South Market
T4C – Prioritize infill development as a means to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) Statement of Overriding Considerations – the draft EIR specifically discusses the benefit of reducing the PA. That will play a role in developing required findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations for identified significant and unavoidable impacts that will need to be adopted by the City Council.

Diaz suggests that because there was no response from Planning Commission or City Council to this memo, there was no clear direction. To the contrary, hearing no objection or questions regarding the memo, and needing to proceed with development of the draft plan, staff interpreted the lack of response as consent from Planning Commission and City Council to proceed in a manner consistent with the memo’s direction. The draft changes to the PA reviewed by the City Council and the Planning Commission in March 2022 were incorporated into the Public Review Draft General Plan and Draft EIR that has been available for public review since July of this year. The property of Mr. Diaz’s client was not included in the PA in those documents and no public comment was received on this issue during the 45-day CEQA review period. The proposed revisions to the PA made in September 2023, based on discussions with the City’s consultant team, were included for discussion in two public Planning Commission meetings. The Planning Commission, upon review of the matter, did not direct staff to include additional properties into the PA or modify it further.

4. Mr. Diaz asserts that he and/or his client were not afforded the opportunity to meet with City staff. This is not true. Both myself and Mr. Manuel met with Mr. Partin on more than one occasion to discuss this very issue. Mr. Partin was certainly welcome to bring Mr. Diaz to these meetings, but did not do so. In those meetings with Mr. Partin, staff explained the reasons for the modifications to the PA boundary, providing the same rationale as is stated in this response as well as the same information that has been presented to the Commission during public meetings on this matter. Staff is not “relying on City actions that began as far back as 2012” to determine the proposed PA boundary, but has arrived at this recommendation for the reasons already stated.

As you know, the Planning Commission discussed the PA Boundary at its September 12 th and
November 14th meetings, but did not have access to Mr. Diaz’s comments ahead of the November 14th meeting. Commissioners – if you feel that the information presented by Mr. Diaz, along with my response to this information, warrants bringing this back to Planning Commission for further discussion, please let me know. If there seems to be general consensus that more discussion is necessary, staff will take the necessary steps to prepare this item again for consideration at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting. Otherwise, we will proceed finalizing the draft plan with the PA boundary as it is currently proposed.

Thanks,
Packet Pg. 24
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 181
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by

Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

From: Pagan, Jeremy
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2023 5:12 PM
To: 'Eihnard Diaz' <[email protected]>
Cc: Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>; Planning Commission <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Mr. Diaz,

Yes, as you note below we were made aware of your comments after the November 14th Planning
Commission, but did deliver your comments to the Commission the next day on November 15th. I followed up with an email to the Planning Commission on November 16th saying I would review your comments and provide a response. I am currently working on a response and will send that to the Planning Commission and be sure to copy you.

Thanks,

Jeremy Pagan, PE, CBO
Director of Development Services
Building Official
City of Redding Development Services Department

530.225.4099
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.org

City of Redding Facilities are open to the public. If you prefer, business can be conducted online at www.cityofredding.org
, by using the drop boxes located outside the facilities or by contacting City of Redding departments directly by phone at www.cityofredding.org/contacts. Thank you.

From: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2023 11:26 AM
To: Planning Commission <[email protected]> Packet Pg. 25
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 182
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Cc: Pagan, Jeremy <[email protected]>; Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

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Good Morning, Planning Commissioners,

Based on the information I received from my client and others, the Planning Commission did not appear to have received my letter sent last Tuesday, November 20 th (copy attached). As
you can see from the e-mail below, the time of the e-mail was 3:01. It appears that according to the website I missed a 3 p.m. deadline for submission as noted at the end of this e-mail.

However, I received a receipt the following day, November 15th, that the e-mail was read by someone on City Staff at 1:12 PM. I must blame myself for not sending it to you sooner or hand-delivering it to you; however, I could not do so. Regardless, you now have my letter. To date, I have not received a response, and will contact Mr. Jeremy Pagan requesting an update on proceeding forward.

Regardless, I have attached a petition of City residents and businesspeople supporting including the Village at Tierra Oaks in the Planning Area. In addition, is a letter from Mr. Jason Munson, owner of Tierra Oaks Golf Club, supporting the inclusion of the property in the Planning Area. Additional signatures of support will be forthcoming.

Thank you for consideration of our request and the attached.

Regards,

Eihnard

The website addressing the Planning Commission notes “Inquiries regarding items that may have been pulled from the agenda can be directed to the Planning Division at 530.225.4022 or [email protected]
before 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the meeting.”
Please note that there appears to be some confusion regarding email addresses. Do City addresses end in “@cityofredding.org” or “@cityofredding.gov”? I erroneously sent a copy of the e-mail referenced below to Mr. Pagan and Mr. Manuel with “@cityofredding.com” which may explain why I received no response from either of them.

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
Packet Pg. 26
Attachment: Planning Area Modification Request Correspondence (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, initiated by the City of Redding) Packet Pg. 183
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by [email protected]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

From: Eihnard Diaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 3:01 PM
To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Cc: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>; '[email protected]' <[email protected]>
Subject: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter

Greetings Planning Commissioners

On behalf of the Village at Tierra Oaks, LLC, please accept the attached letter for your review and consideration at this afternoon’s Planning Commission meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, I will be unable to attend the meeting and provide the letter to you in person.

Hopefully you will consider our request that the Planning Commission meet again at a public hearing to thoroughly discuss the proposed Planning and Growth Area policy and associated mapping and make a recommendation for Staff to include in the Draft General Plan to be presented to the City Council.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Eihnard

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
(530) 949-9810 - Cell
[email protected]

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Community Development and Design Element

Residential Land Use Classifications

The General Plan Diagram of the General Plan includes eight residential categories which provide for a full range of housing types for the City.

Each residential classification includes a density range establishing the expected minimum development project density and the maximum density allowed in each classification unless a higher density is permitted by density bonus provisions of the Housing Element, the Redding Municipal Code, and/or state law . While the City assumes that variations in density and private market conditions will determine the types of hous ing produced, the City will utilize the policies of the various elements of this Plan to evaluat e development proposals for appropriate densities within the given ranges.

Goals and Policies

Future Urban Area

It is the policy of the City to encourage new urba n development within its Sphere of Influence to occur within the City. This enables:

x New development areas to be provided with a full range of community services.

x Necessary service provision.

x Logical service boundaries.

The General Plan Planning Area is 89.9 square miles, and includes sub-areas identified as the Primary and Secondary Growth Areas. The 8.2-square-mile Primary Growth Area consists of those lands adjacent to the corporate boundaries at the time this plan was adopted where urban services can be most logically and efficiently extended to serve the area.

The Secondary Growth Area encompasses 6.5 square miles of other lands within the Sphere of Influence that the City has determined may be appropriate for future urbanization and annexation to the City. Depending on Redding's land needs over the coming decades, these lands may not be urbanized during the time frame of this plan.

Natural Resources Element

Biological Resources

Unlike many urban areas, the Redding Planning Area contains a variety of biological and wildlife resources. Generalized habitat mapping of th e Planning Area is available on the CalVeg Deleted: category
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It should be noted that the majority of the Planning Area’s land cover is classified as Urban, Blue Oak Woodland, or Blue Oak-Foothill Pine. Mi xed Chaparral and Annual Grassland land cover types are dominant in the remaining portions of the Planning Area.

The goals and policies of this and previous General Plans have resulted in the protection of thousands of acres of various habitat types, generally along the Sacramento River and its tributary streams as well as associated slope areas. The General Plan and its implementation of development ordinances (e.g., Zoning Ordinance and Subdivisio n Ordinance, as of December 2022) identified the following as open space and/or greenway that largely precludes development:

x “Greenway” acres in the City Limits: 8,062 acres.

x “Greenway” acres in the “Primary Growth Area”: 1,216 acres.

x “Greenway” acres in the “Secondary Growth Area”: 1,152 acres.

Deleted: 2,084
Deleted: 1,150
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The following summarizes the princ ipal changes between the current General Plan and General Plan 2045:

Community Development and Design Element

x Reduces the Planning Area (PA) boundary to more closely reflect the adopted Sphere of Influence (SOI). The revised PA is approximately 89.9 square miles in size, a reduction of approximately 20 square miles from the current PA. As with the 2000-2020 General Plan, the PA also includes the area south of Redding typically identified as the “Churn Creek Bottom” which is not within the Sphere of Influence (SOI).

x Continues to utilize future growth areas (i.e. Primary and Secondary Growth Areas) to help provide direction on areas that may be subject to annexation requests in the future. The boundaries have been modified to more clos ely follow the adopted SOI and to focus on those areas where urban services can most efficiently be provided. The Primary Growth Area is approximately 8.2 square miles and the Secondary Growth Area represents 6.5 square miles. For comparison purposes, the exis ting City limits represent approximately 60 square miles.

x Includes policies calling for the addi tional identification and protection of the City’s historic resources and buildings.

x Adds additional policy guidance to incentivize infill development to accommodate future housing needs in a manner that complements, to the extent possible, existing neighborhoods.

x Provides additional policy guidance leading to commercial developments that are better designed, both architecturally and for pedestrian access.

x Identifies several “Opportunity Areas” and provides policy guidance related to the potential revitalization of underdeveloped commercial centers.

x Expands the number of Focus areas, which provide broad policy guidance on future development.

Transportation Element

x Provides additional policy guidance to continue the development of “Complete Streets” as required by state law.

x Prioritizes the development of low-stress walk and bikeways (i.e. separated from vehicle traffic), where appropriate.

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2 x Maintains the existing traffic Level of Service (LOS) thresholds to address public safety and convenience concerns while implementing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), which is a CEQA requirement for new development.

Natural Resources Element

x Includes policies that better recognize and protect cultural resources and emphasize the importance of working more closely with local Wintu tribes.

x Eliminates the current Air Quality Element and incorporates the principal provisions into the Natural Resources Element. Consideration of adopting a climate action and resiliency plan for the City is included as policy direction.

x Provides additional policy guidan ce on the City’s native tree resources, including consideration of establishing an urban forestry program for the City.

x Continues to include environmental protection policies related to “special status species,” wetlands, river and stream corridors, etc.

Public Safety Element

x Provides additional policy guidance addressing the potential for wildland fire damage and destruction.

x Provides additional policy guidance for maintaining public safety by considering expanding various programs including the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS), the Crisis Intervention Response Te am (CIRT), and the park ranger and bike patrol programs.

x Maintains the current emphasis for restricting floodplain development.

Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element (New Element)

x Includes policies addressing the need to work with Redding’s more vulnerable residents and provide meaningful opportunities to engage them in planning and similar community processes.

x Provides policy guidance on working with community members to help mitigate or address impacts associated with extreme temperatures, wildfire smoke, and similar conditions.

x Addresses the need to prioritize upgrades to municipal services and infrastructure, including parks and trees, to older neighborhoods, as appropriate.

x Includes policy direction regarding the need to work more closely with local agencies to help provide better access to housing, heathy food and medical services.

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3 x Supports local Wintu tribes’ agricultural initiatives, cultural practices, and their traditions and customs related to food gathering.

Noise Element

x Establishes updated transportation “noise contours” based on future traffic projections.

x Includes policy to revise the Noise Ordinance to provide more flexibility for noise- generating uses in the Downtown Core and Civic Auditorium/Rodeo grounds areas.

Public Facilities and Services Element

x Updates facilities and services descriptions, data, and directives for future growth and operations.

Parks, Trails, and Recreation Element

x Updates policies to reflect the most recent provisions of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. No major change in policy direction is proposed.

Economic Development Element

x Includes various strategies to attract “primary industries,” cultivate an adaptable and well- trained workforce, and support expansion of th e healthcare industry and digital economic opportunities.

Please note: The Housing Element is not bein g updated as it is on a state mandated 8-year schedule. The Element is scheduled to be updated in 2028.

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Attachment: Draft General Plan and Final EIR Public Comments Received November 14 - February 22, 2024

Note: The following public comments are for the Draft General Plan and Environmental Impact Report received after 3:00 p.m. on November 14, 2023 through February 22, 2024.

Visit www.cityofredding.gov/generalplan to view all public comments received during the update process.

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To: Planning Commission
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 3:02:21 PM
Attachments: 111423 Village at Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Redding; please be careful with links or attachments.

Greetings Planning Commissioners

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Eihnard

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
[email protected]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

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Attachment: Draft General Plan and Final EIR Public Comments_Received November 14 - February 22, 2024 (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, Packet Pg. 235
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Attachment: Draft General Plan and Final EIR Public Comments_Received November 14 - February 22, 2024 (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, Packet Pg. 236
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by Packet Pg. 80
Attachment: Draft General Plan and Final EIR Public Comments_Received November 14 - February 22, 2024 (4(b)1-- General Plan Update, Packet Pg. 237
Attachment: Planning Commission Staff Report February 27, 2024 Attachments (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by From: Eihnard Diaz
To: Planning Commission
Cc: Pagan, Jeremy; Manuel, Kent; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Village At Tierra Oaks Planning Commission Letter Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 11:27:11 AM
Attachments: 092323 Tierra Oaks support letter.pdf
111423 Petition Signatures.pdf
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Good Morning, Planning Commissioners,

Thank you for consideration of our request and the attached.

Regards,

Eihnard

The website addressing the Planning Commission notes “Inquiries regarding items that may have been pulled from the agenda can be directed to the Planning Division at 530.225.4022 or [email protected] before 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the meeting.” Please note that there appears to be some confusion regarding email addresses. Do City addresses end in “@cityofredding.org” or “@cityofredding.gov”? I erroneously sent a copy of the e-mail referenced below to Mr. Pagan and Mr. Manuel with “@cityofredding.com” which may explain why I received no response from either of them.

Eihnard Diaz
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4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
[email protected]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

Greetings Planning Commissioners

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Eihnard

Eihnard Diaz
Diaz Associates
4277 Pasatiempo Ct.

Redding, CA 96002
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To: Gannon, Jennifer
Subject: Re: City of Redding - Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 14, 2023 (Tue) Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 10:18:32 AM
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Dear Ms. Gannon:

After reviewing the latest City of Redding Transportation Element General Plan Draft I don’t see any reference to provide for High Speed Rail
Alignment including (Right-of-Way) through the City of Redding. I made that presentation at the Planning Commission Meeting. Also I don’t see any reference to plan for “Zero Emission” Electric Streetcars (Trams). I also would like more information about support for Private Transit Operators. Who is the contact person regarding this?
Best Regards,

On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 02:02:15 PM PST, Gannon, Jennifer <[email protected]> wrote:

Good Afternoon,

This email is to inform you that the Redding Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to seek comments on the recently revised Public Review Draft General Plan for the City’s General Plan Update 2045.

The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA at 4:00 p.m. The agenda and staff report are available online, and live streaming of the meeting will be available on the City’s website: www.cityofredding.gov
(Government, Agendas and Minutes).

To view the Public Review Draft General Plan Update or provide comments and feedback online, visit:
www.cityofredding.gov/generalplan

Please see the attached Agenda document for the following meeting:

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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 4:00 PM
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda
Jennifer Gannon
Executive Assistant II
City of Redding Development Services Department
Planning Division
530.646.3746
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.gov
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To: Gannon, Jennifer
Cc: GP Comments
Subject: Re: City of Redding - General Plan Update - Planning Commission Meeting (Feb 27, 2024) Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:25:01 AM
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It is a big mistake not to plan High Speed Rail Right-of -Way alignment through the City of Redding. Also there is no inclusion for planning Zero Emission Intracity Passenger Rail Service (Electric Tramways, Streetcar)

On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 05:00:47 PM PST, Gannon, Jennifer <[email protected]> wrote:

Good Afternoon,

The City of Redding will be taking the Draft General Plan 2045 and the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) to the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, February 27. The meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California. The public will have the opportunity to address the Planning Commission (Commission) at the meeting. At the conclusion of the February 27, 2024 meeting, the Commission will be determining whether additional changes are needed or to recommend certification by the City Council.

The Draft General Plan 2045 and the unadopted Final EIR are now available to view online on the project website at: www.cityofredding.gov/generalplan
.

The staff report and other related documents will be available to view online at the City’s website (www.cityofredding.gov
Government/Agendas and Minutes) the Friday preceding the meeting. An email will be sent to inform you when it is available.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Jennifer Gannon
Executive Assistant II
City of Redding Development Services Department
Planning Division
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To: GP Comments
Subject: Redding General Plan Update - Noise Section
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:37:00 PM
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Hi,

The daytime and nighttime noise limits shown in Tables N-1 and N-2 of the City of Redding Draft Noise Element 2045 do not make sense according to the definition of CNEL. CNEL by definition, noted in the terminology section, is a 24-hour average of noise including penalties for daytime, evening, and nighttime periods. It is incorrect to state a CNEL limit in terms of both daytime and nighttime levels. A given CNEL limit must be stated as a single number limit (a.k.a. 60 dBA CNEL). Stating CNEL limits in terms of both daytime and nighttime values creates confusion is not a proper use of the CNEL descriptor. It is more typical to set noise limits for transportation noise (Table N-1) in terms of Ldn or CNEL and non- transportation noise (Table N-2) limits in terms of daytime average (Leq) and nighttime average (Leq). Tables N-1 and N-2 should be revised accordingly to ensure that the City’s standards are correct per industry terminology.

Thanks,

---Luke
Luke Saxelby, INCE Bd. Cert.

Principal Consultant, Saxelby Acoustics
(916) 760-8821| [email protected]
www.SaxNoise.com
915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250 | Roseville, CA 95678

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To: GP Comments
Cc: Manuel, Kent
Subject: RE: conserved property
Date: Monday, February 12, 2024 12:40:07 PM
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Great, thank you!

Hi Kent—we met in 2013! I still have your daughters CD. Feel free to reach out about Gore Ranch or Ross Ranch anytime.

From: GP Comments <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 11:56 AM
To: Sarah Jarrett <[email protected]>; GP Comments <[email protected]>
Cc: Manuel, Kent <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: conserved property

Hello Sarah,

We have received your feedback regarding the Draft General Plan. Your comments have been forwarded to staff for review, and will be sent to the Planning Commission and City Council prior to the meeting.

I have also added your email address to the list of interested parties, so that you will receive future updates regarding the General Plan Update. You may also view information regarding the General Plan by visiting: www.cityofredding.gov/generalplan
.

Please note, the Redding Planning Commission will be having a Public Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 777 Cypress Avenue. During that time, we will be presenting on the Draft General Plan 2045 and the unadopted Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) and opening it up for public comments for the public to address the Commission. The agenda, staff report, and other related documents will be made available online the Friday preceding the meeting (2/23/24).

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation in the development of the Redding General Plan!

Jennifer Gannon
Executive Assistant II
City of Redding Development Services Department
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530.646.3746
777 Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96001
www.cityofredding.gov
From: Sarah Jarrett <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 11:24 AM
To: GP Comments <[email protected]>
Subject: conserved property

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Good morning,
Last year we conserved 1,506 acres of the Gore Ranch property in partnership with Shasta Land Trust. I noticed that the conserved land was included in several general plan maps as a future development area. The conserved acres (see map) are now conserved as open space/agricultural land in perpetuity.

Below are links to two separate protected lands databases. Since Shasta Land Trust closes easements so regularly, it may be missing a few projects. https://www.calands.org/cced/
--> CCED is a GIS database defining easements and deed-based restrictions on private land.
https://www.calands.org/cpad/
--> The California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) contains GIS data about lands that are owned in fee and protected for open space purposes by over 1,000 public agencies or non-profit organizations.

Please feel free to follow up with me by phone if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Sarah Jarrett
Project Analyst/Manager
The McConnell Foundation
530-356-9594
www.mcconnellfoundation.org

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To: GP Comments
Subject: Placing highest importance on protecting nature Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:17:46 PM
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Dear Chair Hatch and Planning Commission,
As a 32-year resident of Redding, I sincerely hope that you will strengthen the wording in the general plan to make a strong commitment to protecting the river, streams, plants and animals that make our city a green haven for both people and nature.

The weak language of the plan makes it clear that your commission does not value what makes our city beautiful and special. The plan, as written, may turn Redding into just another concrete urban jungle of parking lots, big box stores, and amusement parks. I do not want to live in Anywhere, USA.

I want to live in a city with a canopy of native trees, where the riverside is undeveloped except for pedestrian trails, where birds and other wildlife can still be seen in our own backyards and greenbelts. The plan as currently written is sadly uncommitted to sustaining this vision.

Please reword the plan to feature strong language that prioritizes and ensures that future projects affecting our natural environment will be analyzed through CEQA procedures and mitigated appropriately.

Let's ensure that Redding remains a unique and lovely place to live.

Thank you,
Tricia Ford
--
Tricia Ford
Education Chair
Shasta Birding Society
[email protected]

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To: GP Comments
Cc: Planning Commission; Members, Council
Subject: General Plan has weak language and loopholes
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:53:19 AM
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Dear Redding City Council,
Please take the opportunity to build strength and action in the General Plan regarding Climate.

We need to start NOW building policy infrastructure that has teeth into our governing documents. Much of the text in the GP is encouraging but it allows bowing out without consequence. Please make it beefy and active.

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To: GP Comments
Cc: Planning Commission; Members, Council
Subject: Draft General Plan - Urge You to Reject Adoption As It Is Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:36:37 PM
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Dear Planning Commissioners,
As someone who grew up in Redding and just recently returned to create a life in this area, I'm deeply concerned by the disclaimer in the General Plan’s introduction on page 24: “terms used in this document such as ‘require’, ‘shall’, ‘prohibit’, ‘protect’ and similar words are not intended, for purposes of policy implementation or general plan consistency determinations, to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions.”
This is troubling because the General Plan is Redding’s roadmap for our long-term land use decisions but the City is clearly saying they will not be using this document for policy implementation or hold themselves accountable for anything written within it. What's the point of having a general plan if it's not to be implemented? Because of this, I wholeheartedly REJECT the City’s adoption of the General Plan. It has far too many loopholes for inaction and inconsistent application. Residents deserve a clear and cohesive vision for their future. Quality of life, access to resources and opportunity, and the resilence in the face of climate change is determined by land use. Please do NOT adopt this until the language reflects that the General Plan will actually be used to implement policy and guide thoughtful and intentional planning in Redding.

I didn't move back to this area as an adult, work in this community, and build a life to have such an important plan be so fickle about what will and won't be enforced. This Plan will be a guide for the future and I want to know that Redding is planning to use land in a thoughtful way, creating a plan for climate change (we will only suffer later if we don't address this now), and allow the beauty of this are (nature) to be at the forefront.

Best,
Redding
96003
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To: [email protected]
Cc: Planning Commission
Subject: Public Comment on the Draft General Plan-REJECT Adoption As Is Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:40:34 AM
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I reject adoption of this General Plan for two basic reasons:

1. The language in the introduction on page 24, which states, "terms used in this ocument such as reguire, shall, prohibit, protect and similar words are not intended....to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions.." This is not OK because it clearly means that no matter what is mentioned in the Plan will not necessarily be implemented. The whole plan therefore, is meaningless.

2. There is no committment to developing and implementing a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.

Climate change and land use are linked. Climate change is a serious problem. The city needs to acknowledge this and address this issue.

Anderson, CA
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To: GP Comments
Subject: Draft EIR | Comments & Feedback
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 3:18:34 PM
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Redding; please be careful with links or attachments. textarea-1692398880551 = My email address is: My name is Terri Lhuillier and I am the Founder & Director of the Community Non-Profit Group Friends of the Redding Eagles. We have been closely monitoring & documenting the resident pair of Bald Eagles who nest along the Sacramento River in the Turtle Bay Area since they arrived in 2005. The female bald eagle named "Liberty" is approximately 25 years old & has successfully raised 26 eaglets including 3 sets of triplets with 3 different mates from 2005- 2023. Liberty has been a very productive eagle in the Turtle Bay Riparian habitat & has been helping to increase the bald eagle population in Shasta County. My husband Dave & I currently monitor 22 other Bald Eagle Nests in Shasta & Tehama County so we closely watch the bald eagle population in our area.Our group Friends of the Redding Eagles has 18,000 followers on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheReddingEaglesWe also own & operate the Redding Eaglecam which allows us to share our Redding Eagles with their many fans around the globe:https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsoftheReddingEaglesWe are very concerned about the proposed development in the Turtle Bay area where the Bald Eagle's Nest & many other Raptor Nests are located including; Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red Shouldered Hawk. My husband & I met walking the trails in the Turtle Bay area 30 years ago & we raised our son on those trails behind Turtle Bay Museum.

We are very familiar with this area & it holds special meaning to our family. We would be glad to assist you with any of the locations of the above mentioned nests or provide any information/documentation on the nesting Bald Eagles.We appreciate that you acknowledge in your Draft EIR Report this is a Critical Habitat area for many plant & animal species. We were glad to see under Policy NR6C you included that you will "Avoid activities or development of new features that result in disturbance or dispersal of wildlife." It would be a great loss for this Community if their beloved Redding Eagles were forced to relocate due to the disruption or disturbance in their chosen habitat.However our main concern lies with your wording in section NR6E where you stated "We will strive to conserve all "special-status species". We are not comfortable with the use of the word "STRIVE". We would appreciate it if you would change that wording to "WE WILL CONSERVE ALL SPECIAL-STATUS SPECIES". Striving to do something & actually taking all actions necessary to do something are two very different things. We are hoping that you will choose to do the latter & do everything within your power to conserve all special-status species.We would also like to speak directly with the Planners or someone involved in the Planning at some point to show you the particular areas that are critical to the survival & productivity of the resident Bald Eagle Pair. You can reach me at the above listed email address or at .Thank you for your time & attention to this matter!Terri LhuillierDirector, Friends of the Redding Eagles Client IP = 174.87.121.42
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To: GP Comments; Planning Commission; CityClerk
Subject: Comments on the Final EIR for the Redding General Plan 2045, Comments on the Draft Redding General Plan 2045
Date: Monday, February 19, 2024 2:24:38 AM
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Please circulate the attached comment letter from Shasta Birding Society to Chair Hatch and the Planning Commission as soon as possible. Please circulate copies to the Redding City Council Members, Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan and Senior Planner Vishnu Shankar Krishnan.

Please confirm these distributions by email reply.

Thank You!
Bruce Webb, Conservation Chair
Shasta Birding Society
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Shasta Birding Society
A Wintu Country Chapter of the National Audubon Society

P.O. Box 994533, Redding, CA 96099-4533

February 15, 2024

Chair Aaron Hatch and Planning Commission, City of Redding
Subject: Comments on the Redding General Plan 2045 Final EIR and Comments on the Revised General Plan 2045 Text and Figures

Dear Chair Hatch and Commissioners:

Shasta Birding Society has reviewed the Final EIR (FEIR) for the proposed General Plan 2045 Update (Plan). We continue to dispute certain representations made by the City in the DEIR, as expressed in the City’s Responses to Comments within the FEIR. We also continue to find that revisions to the proposed General Plan goals and policies within the Natural Resources Element and the Parks, Trails and Recreation Element are necessary, and urge their correction. We further make note of several necessary factual corrections and suggestions for text revisions related to preservation of bird populations and habitat including riparian and tree resources, and proper references to special status species, including but not limited to threatened and endangered species, rare plants, species of concern, and sensitive natural communities.
Sufficiency of the FEIR
In our comments on the DEIR we noted that Impacts BIO1, 2, 3 and 4 conclude there will be no significant impact to biological resources resulting from General Plan implementation primarily in reliance of the implementation of certain Natural Resources and Parks, Trails and Recreation Element policies. As we noted in our letter to the Commission dated March 27, 2023, qualifying language included in most of these policies, such as “strive to”, “work to”, “encourage”, “consider”, "as appropriate", etc., make a result that preserves or protects biological resources uncertain. The DEIR conclusion that no impact will result is an assumption that can’t be reliably made unless such policies are implemented with firmer obligatory language. We also noted that future CEQA review for development projects will be more problematic and more difficult to devise adequate mitigation, because future reliance on a project’s consistency with GP policies will not necessarily assure outcomes that preserve and protect biological resources.
In response to these concerns the City has pointed out that throughout the GP text, over 100 policies have been revised to strengthen the previously “permissive” language. (See FEIR Response to Comments A5-3) We applaud the City’s effort to address our concern (and the concern of several other commenters) regarding the “strength of intent” in the policy language.

However, a brief accounting of the changes to policies that relate to biological resource protection or preservation, as shown in the above referenced elements, shows that of 20 policies that relate to biological resources which use permissive, non-obligatory language, only 8 Packet Pg. 100
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have been altered, and only 5 of those 8 have been significantly improved, leaving 15 policies that relate to biological resources either unrevised or revised but with no significant improvement that would allow a City decision maker to rely on the policy to preserve or protect the biological resource. For example, Policy NR4B – “Work to preserve and enhance the fisheries of the Sacramento River and those tributary streams and stream segments depicted in Figure 1 and/or other streams or water bodies…” has been revised to “Prioritize the preservation and enhancement of….” The improvement in obligating the City to preserve and enhance fisheries of the Sacramento River is marginal or absent. We suggest Policy NR4B be revised to “Ensure the preservation and enhancement of the fisheries of the Sacramento River…” This would more reliably assure that Plan guidance would in fact protect the resource.

These flawed policies continue to use language that too likely will allow future City decision makers, who will be tasked with reviewing whether a project is consistent with the Plan, to lightly conclude that the City’s obligation to preserve and protect wildlife and its habitat has been met. For the City to credibly assert (as represented in the DEIR and FEIR) that the policies serve as mitigation for potential impacts on biological resources at the current programmatic level of review, the Policies must be strengthened as we have asserted in previous comments and here. Absent such firmer language, the FEIR’s conclusion that the policy provides reliable mitigation is flimsy.

The City’s response also asserts that future CEQA review on individual projects will provide the opportunity to impose project-specific mitigation. Although this is of course true, CEQA requires a good faith attempt during the current programmatic review stage to assure policies of the Plan will be effective in preserving and protecting resources. The City’s response clearly attempts to defer mitigation to future projects which has been repeatedly rejected for many years by courts interpreting CEQA’s requirements.

Impact BIO6 concludes that cumulative impacts to biological resources will be significant and will remain significant despite available mitigation. We have pointed out that strengthening the language of the above referenced policies would reduce impacts, even though in the case of Impact BIO6 they may significant. The City’s response (see Response A5-4 and A5-5) deflects this proposal, asserting that no further mitigation is required because the potential impact will remain significant regardless of further measures, and any further change to the Policies is not within the scope of the CEQA analysis. This is not in keeping with the requirements of CEQA and its Guidelines. CEQA requires that the lead agency must complete a good faith effort to identify measures reasonably expected to reduce impacts, including changes to or alternatives to the proposed project. (CEQA Guidelines sections 15041(a), 15126.4(a), 15126.6(b) and (c)) Specifically, as noted above, policies of the Natural Resources and Parks, Trails and Recreation elements must be strengthened to add additional certainty to an outcome favoring preservation or protection of biological resources, including reducing Impact BIO6.
The City’s response to our comments on Impact BIO6 also deflects our assertions by concluding that future project-specific environmental review will analyze effects on biological resources as required by CEQA. This does ǡǡ release the City from providing a good faith programmatic examination of feasible mitigation or project alternatives that reduce impacts. We continue to assert that Natural Resources Element and Parks, Trails and Recreation Element policies can be improved, and impacts to biological resources at the present programmatic analysis level can be reduced, by replacing the all too prevalent “should” or Packet Pg. 101
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“consider requiring” with “shall” or simply “require”. By refusing to adopt more directive language or discuss in its response how that may assist in the avoidance of impacts, the City compromises the required and desired resource protections available to it, which additionally constitutes an abuse of discretion by the City.

Figure NR-1 includes a note that allows a reduction to the recommended Sacramento River development buffers for the Sacramento River. The recommended buffers for the River are a minimum 75 foot development setback from riparian dripline or 150 feet from bank, whichever is greater. The Figure further describes allowable reductions for “…Water orientated (sic) commercial projects in the Cypress Avenue, Park Marina, and Convention Center areas which may have reduced setbacks.” The FEIR does not discuss the potential impact of this buffer reduction on Sacramento River biological resources, including riparian resources, special status species and their habitat, nesting birds and listed fish (and perhaps other impacts). The FEIR’s conclusion in the discussion of Impacts BIO1, 2, 3 and 4 that no impacts will result from implementation of the Plan is clearly not supported by any evidence in the record that impacts will not result from a buffer that is not large enough to protect sensitive habitats or resources or special status species, nor is any new evidence offered that reducing such buffers will not have even more severe, significant impacts.

The discussion in Table 3.5-1 regarding the status of recently circulated Plan figures (page 188 of the FEIR) states: “The DEIR did not originally use this figure. The revised figure does not present new information that was not already discussed in the DEIR.” This is clearly not true, as there is no analysis or discussion of buffers as mitigation for impacts in the DEIR, nor analysis of a buffer that may be too small to protect the resources of the stream or river segment in question, whether reductions are allowed for special cases and areas or not. Nor is any mechanism proposed or discussed that would allow a buffer to be adjusted based on local conditions or resource constraints, such as presence of special status species. In fact, the entire buffer scheme proposed in Figure NR-1 is arbitrary in nature, and no evidence is offered that any proposed buffers are adequate to protect resources, whether already codified by the City or not. Whether or not the current General Plan and City Code provides for these buffers or their reductions in special cases does not justify extending their applicability for another 20+ years without adequate CEQA analysis. (Such additional analysis could include as only one example an accounting of their success over time in adequately preserving riparian and other sensitive habitats citywide during their use since their adoption, or other period that provides useful information.)

Similar to the deferral of mitigation in the cases explained above, CEQA simply doesn’t allow the City to defer consideration of impacts that could result from reducing buffers for special uses. he City properly maintains that the Plan’s CEQA analysis is programmatic in nature at this stage and not project specific. However, the potential impacts of these buffer reductions for focused areas and specific project types are not appropriate and are in no way supported by the CEQA analysis provided. Nor does the Plan or Figure NR-1 outline how a reduced buffer can be justified except to briefly assert it will be mitigated “when allowed”. Deferral of impact analysis with such vague assurances is not permitted by CEQA.

Revised General Plan 2045 Text and Figures
We have reviewed the revised draft of the Plan and its Figures. Our comments include the following:
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1. The term “special status species” appears several times in the Plan with potentially inconsistent and unclear meanings. The definition of “special status species” in the Biological Resources section of the Natural Resources Element at page 7 is not fully consistent with the definition of “rare species” used for CEQA compliance at CEQA Guidelines Section 15380. The inconsistency will lead to confusion for Plan interpretation as well as future CEQA compliance. To be consistent with its application for CEQA compliance, the Plan’s “special status species” definition should include all rare species identified by federal, State and local designations which must be considered during CEQA compliance review. In addition to endangered or threatened species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) and California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the term should include federal or California Species of Special Concern, nesting birds pursuant to California Fish and Game Code (FGC) Section 3503, raptors per FGC 3503.5, fully protected species under FGC, bald and golden eagles per the Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, as well as rare plants designated by Section 1900 of the FGC or by the California Native Plant Society.

Natural Resources Element Policy NR5-B and elsewhere in the Plan the narrower terms “threatened or endangered” are used instead, which commonly refers only to a designation by FESA or CESA. The Plan should refer to rare species only with the term “special status species” to avoid confusion, unless a narrower sense is required in a particular case. In this case, “threatened or endangered” excludes rare species, candidate species, and many rare plants that lack threatened or endangered status per FESA or CESA, but nonetheless are subject to CEQA impact analysis.

Birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) are not included in the Plan’s special status species definition. Take of MBTA designated birds, which includes disturbance of nests or destruction of eggs or nestlings, is considered a significant impact pursuant to CEQA. To facilitate consistency between the Plan and future City CEQA compliance we recommend that the Plan’s special status species definition be revised to include birds protected by the MBTA.

2. As noted above under the FEIR discussion, Figure NR-1 includes a note that allows a reduction to the recommended development buffers for the Sacramento River within the Riverfront Specific Plan update area (Cypress Avenue, Park Marina, and Convention Center areas) for “water orientated (sic) commercial projects”. There is no discussion in the Plan that provides an explanation for why this reduction should be included. In fact, such a reduction may conflict with the Riverfront Specific Plan update process currently underway, by facilitating a use which has not been studied or vetted during that public review process, let alone proposed by any draft update to the Riverfront Specific Plan yet issued. Additionally, buffers between development and riparian resources within the project limits of the Riverfront Specific Plan update must be based on the best available, science based, biological analysis, not the needs of commercial uses.

3. Parks, Trails and Recreation Element Policy R2-G states: “On a project-by-project basis, strive to protect, enhance, and restore habitat for special-status plants and animal species.” To strengthen this policy, the policy must be revised as follows: “Protect, enhance, and restore habitat for special-status plant and animal species.” The preamble Packet Pg. 103
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“on a project-by-project basis” implies that it will not be implemented unless or until a City development project is constructed. In fact, all activities of City departments that implement and operate City park, trail and recreation facilities, structures or amenities including short term events, project planning activities, park and trail construction and maintenance of existing facilities should be guided by the General Plan. Such guidance is, after all, the point of a General Plan.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the FEIR and Draft General Plan 2045.

Sincerely,

Bruce Webb, Conservation Chair Rebeca Ladr όn DeGuevara, President

cc. Redding City Council Members
Jeremy Pagan, Development Services Director
Vishnu Shankar Krishnan, Senior Planner
Shasta Birding Society Board
Winter King, Shute, Mihaly, Weinberger LLC
Jon Livingston, Sierra Club Shasta Group
David Ledger, Shasta Environmental Alliance
Mike Lynes, Audubon California

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CITY OF REDDING
DRAFT
GENERAL PLAN 2045
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The map exhibits referred to in the Draft General Plan 2045 are located at the end of each Element. Upon adoption by the City Council the document will be reformatted to include additional graphics and to include the map exhibits within the body of the text where they are referenced.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES

CKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................2 Background for Planning .................................................................................................................3 Development Pattern and Land Use Organization .....................................................................3 Opportunities to Influence Development Patterns .....................................................................4 Community Characteristics ........................................................................................................4 Central and West Redding .........................................................................................................4 East Redding (Enterprise) ..........................................................................................................5 Dana Drive and Northeast Redding ...........................................................................................6 South Redding ............................................................................................................................7 Opportunities to Improve the Community’s Appearance ................................................................7 The Land Use Plan ...........................................................................................................................8 General Plan Land Use Classification .......................................................................................8 Residential..................................................................................................................................9 Commercial ..............................................................................................................................11 Industrial ..................................................................................................................................14 Other Classifications ................................................................................................................14 Land Use Intensity Standards ..................................................................................................18 Specific Plans and Comprehensive Land Use Plans ................................................................19 Goals and Policies ..........................................................................................................................19 Future Urban Area ...................................................................................................................19 Providing Essential Services ....................................................................................................21 Landform/Natural Environment...............................................................................................22 Waterways................................................................................................................................23 Hillsides ...................................................................................................................................25 Built Environment ....................................................................................................................26 Historic Preservation ................................................................................................................27 Residential Neighborhoods – Infill Development ...................................................................29 Packet Pg. 264
Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement ........................................................................31 Commercial Land Use Guidelines ...........................................................................................33 Signs .........................................................................................................................................37 Streets .......................................................................................................................................37 Residential Streets ....................................................................................................................39 Community Building Height and the Relationship Between Buildings and Streets .....................41 Building Heights ......................................................................................................................41 Street Setbacks .........................................................................................................................41 Public Art .......................................................................................................................................42 Administration and Implementation ..............................................................................................44 Focus Areas ....................................................................................................................................45 Redding Downtown .................................................................................................................45 North Market Street .................................................................................................................47 Riverfront Focus Area..............................................................................................................48 Magnolia Neighborhood ..........................................................................................................49 California-Trinity Focus Area ..................................................................................................50 Garden Tract Focus Area .........................................................................................................51 Redding Regional Airport Environs Focus Area .....................................................................52 Oasis Road Focus Area ............................................................................................................53 Parkview Neighborhood Focus Area .......................................................................................54 Opportunity Areas ..........................................................................................................................55 Hartnell and Victor Avenue .....................................................................................................55 Bechelli Lane ...........................................................................................................................56 South Market Street .................................................................................................................56 Community Design and Development Figures 1-16 .....................................................................58

RANSPORTATION
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Statutory Requirements ....................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................2 Complete Streets Act .................................................................................................................2 Capital Improvement Programs .................................................................................................2 Vehicle Miles Traveled and SB 743 ..........................................................................................3 Regional Transportation Planning .............................................................................................3 RTP/SCS for Shasta County Region .........................................................................................3 Local Mobility Setting .....................................................................................................................4 Travel Modes .............................................................................................................................4 Motor Vehicle Traffic
................................................................................................................5 Bicycling and Walking ..............................................................................................................7 Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Networks ................................................................................7 Packet Pg. 265
Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Public Transit Service ................................................................................................................8 Safety and Collisions .................................................................................................................9 Circulation Plan .............................................................................................................................10 Street Classification System ....................................................................................................10 Traffic Planning .......................................................................................................................13 Bikeway Network Plan ............................................................................................................14 Types of Bikeway Facilities.....................................................................................................14 Planned Bikeways ....................................................................................................................15 Planned Pedestrian Improvements ...........................................................................................15 Goals and Policies ..........................................................................................................................16 Complete Streets ......................................................................................................................16 Low-Stress Walk and Bikeways ..............................................................................................20 Public Transportation ...............................................................................................................22 Vehicle Miles Traveled ............................................................................................................23 Safety .......................................................................................................................................23 Downtown ................................................................................................................................25 Parking .....................................................................................................................................26 Regional Transportation Planning ...........................................................................................26 Aviation....................................................................................................................................27 Rail Service and Facilities .......................................................................................................27 Transportation Figures 1-12 ...........................................................................................................29

ATURAL RESOURCES
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................1 Conservation Element ......................................................................................................................2 Open Space Element ........................................................................................................................2 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................3 Surface and Groundwater Resources .........................................................................................3 Municipal Water Sources ...........................................................................................................3 Stormwater Management/Groundwater Recharge .....................................................................4 Issues ..........................................................................................................................................4 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................6 Open Space ..............................................................................................................................12 Archaeological, Historic, and Cultural Resources ...................................................................14 Mineral Resources
...................................................................................................................15 Energy Resources and Electrification ......................................................................................17 Agricultural Lands ...................................................................................................................18 Air Quality ...............................................................................................................................19 Packet Pg. 266
Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Greenhouse Gases ....................................................................................................................20 Natural Resources Figures 1-5 .......................................................................................................24

PUBLIC SAFETY
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Emergency Operations Plan .......................................................................................................1 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) .....................................................................................2 Natural Resources Element ........................................................................................................2 Community Development and Design Element ........................................................................3 Community Health, Wellness and Environmental Justice .........................................................3 Authority ....................................................................................................................................3 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................4 Seismic and Geologic Hazards ..................................................................................................4 Flood Hazards ............................................................................................................................5 Dam Inundation .........................................................................................................................8 Urban and Wildland Fire Hazards .............................................................................................9 Crime Prevention .....................................................................................................................11 Airport-Related Hazards ..........................................................................................................13 Emergency Response ...............................................................................................................14 Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................................16 Critical, Sensitive, and High-Occupancy Facilities .................................................................17 Evacuation Routes ...................................................................................................................18 Public Safety Figures 1-6 ...............................................................................................................20

N
OISE
Purpose and Intent............................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................1 Terminology .....................................................................................................................................1 Noise Environments and Measurements ....................................................................................2 Acceptable Noise Levels............................................................................................................3 Outdoor Activities ......................................................................................................................4 Noise Contours...........................................................................................................................4 Transportation Noise ........................................................................................................................5 Roadways ...................................................................................................................................5 Rail .............................................................................................................................................6 Airports ......................................................................................................................................7 Construction Noise...........................................................................................................................7 Vibration ....................................................................................................................................7 Goals and Policies ................................................................ ............................................................9 Packet Pg. 267
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PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................2 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................2 Establishing and Maintaining Service Levels ..................................................................................2 Public Safety ..............................................................................................................................3 Law Enforcement .......................................................................................................................4 Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service .......................................................................5 Response Time/ISO Rating........................................................................................................5 Utility Infrastructure and Services ...................................................................................................7 Municipal Water Systems ..........................................................................................................7 Sanitary Sewer Collection and Treatment .................................................................................8 Electric Services.........................................................................................................................9 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal .......................................................................................11 Stormwater Facilities ...............................................................................................................12 Corporation Yard .....................................................................................................................13 Transportation Facilities ................................................................................................................14 Bridges and Overcrossings ......................................................................................................14 Airport Facilities ......................................................................................................................15 Recreational and Cultural Facilities ...............................................................................................15 Park Systems and Community Parks .......................................................................................15 Libraries ...................................................................................................................................16 Funding ..........................................................................................................................................16 Overview of Current Funding Mechanisms .............................................................................17

ARKS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................2 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................2 Community Wellbeing ...............................................................................................................2 Natural and Scenic Open Space Areas .......................................................................................3 Archaeological and Historic Resources .....................................................................................5 Park Planning and Development ................................................................................................5 Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses ..................................................................................11 Facility Funding and Management ..........................................................................................12 Citywide Trail System
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CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................2 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................2 Traditional Drivers of Local Economic Development...............................................................2 Amenities that Support Local Economic Development.............................................................5 Forward-Looking Planning ........................................................................................................8

OMMUNITY HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Purpose and Context ..................................................................................................................1 Authority ....................................................................................................................................3 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................4 Equity and Environmental Justice .............................................................................................4 Environmental Effects ...............................................................................................................6 Housing ......................................................................................................................................9 Public Facilities, Safety and Infrastructure ..............................................................................10 Health Care and Healthy Food Access ....................................................................................12 Healthy Neighborhoods ...........................................................................................................14 Community Health, Wellness and Environmental Justice Figure 1 ..............................................15

HOUSING
(2020-2028)
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 Community Profile...........................................................................................................................3 Housing Needs Assessment ...........................................................................................................11 Providing Housing for All Income Groups ....................................................................................27 Land Inventory and Site Availability .............................................................................................29 Governmental Constraints on Maintenance, Improvement, and Development of Housing ..........39 Nongovernmental Constraints on Maintenance, Improvement, and Development of Housing ...50 Energy Conservation Opportunities ...............................................................................................52 Program Activity Accomplishments 2009-14 ...............................................................................54 Goals and Policies ..........................................................................................................................61 FYE 2014-2019 Action Program ...................................................................................................63 Appendix “A” ................................................................................................................................74 Appendix “B”.................................................................................................................................80 Appendix “C”................................................................ .................................................................83 Appendix “D” ................................................................................................................................87 Packet Pg. 269
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List of Figures
Community Development and Design
Figure Title
1 Updated Planning and Growth Areas
2 Sacramento River Recreational, Cultural, and Commercial Areas 3 Primary River and Creek Corridors
4 Prominent Ridgetops
5 Opportunity Areas
6 Community Building Heights
7 Focus Areas
8 Downtown Focus Area
9 North Market Street Focus Area
10 Riverfront Focus Area
11 Magnolia Neighborhood Focus Area
12 Parkview Neighborhood Focus Area
13 California/Trinity Focus Area
14 Garden Tract Focus Area
15 Redding Regional Airport Environs Focus Area
16 Oasis Road Specific Plan
Transportation
Figure Title
1 Regional Location
2 RTP/SCS Strategic Growth Area
3 Existing Bikeways (2022)
4 Existing Sidewalks and Paths
5 Public Transit Routes and Stops
6 Collision Density on City Roadways (2015-2019)
7 Collision Types on City Streets
8 Collision Density on Caltrans Facilities
9 Circulation Plan
10 Planned Bikeways
11 Planned Buildout Bikeway Network
12 Planned Pedestrian Improvements
Natural Resources
Figure Title
1 River and Creek Corridor Buffer Widths
2 Open Space
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3 Sensitive Natural Communities in the Planning Area
4 Sacramento River Corridor, Streams, and Stream Segments 5 Prime Farmland
Public Safety
Figure Title
1 Ground Shaking Potential
2 Liquefaction Potential
3 100-Year Floodplain
4 Very High Fire Severity Zone
5 Flooding Evacuation Routes
6 Wildfire Evacuation Routes
Noise
Figure Title
1 Existing Traffic Noise Contours
2 Future Traffic Noise Contours
3 Existing Redding Regional Airport Noise Contours
4 Future Redding Regional Airport Noise Contours
5 Existing Benton Airpark Noise Contours
6 Future Benton Airpark Noise Contours
Parks, Trails, Recreation
Figure Title
1 Existing and Future Parks
2 Trail Plan
3 Existing Service Area
4 Projected Service Area
5 Primary River and Creek Corridors
6 Trails and Bikeways
Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice
Figure Title
1 Identified Disadvantaged Communities
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Redding’s Context and Regional Setting

The City of Redding is located in Shasta County in Northern California. It is approximately 100 miles south of the Oregon border and 160 miles north of Sacramento. The City’s 2022 population was approximately 93,609 (U.S Census Bureau), making it the largest city in Shasta County and the second-largest city in California north of Sacramento. Redding also serves as the County seat of Shasta County.

Redding is situated at the far north end of the Sacramento Valley at the point where the valley meets the foothills of the Cascade mountain range. Redding is surrounded by mountains to the west, north, and east. The most distinctive geographical feature in the area is the Sacramento River, which flows through the City in a general north- south direction. Nine tributary streams also run through the Planning Area, generally from the west and east. Some have carved gullies and ravines with depths of up to 200 feet, mainly in the western part of the Planning Area.

Redding is bisected by Interstate 5, a major north-south highway that runs from Canada to Mexico.

Interstate 5 connects Redding with major metropolitan areas such as Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. State Highways 299, 273, and 44 also pass through Redding, connecting the City with the Pacific Coast and Nevada. The main north -south line of the Union Pacific Railroad runs through the community as well. Redding’ s location also places it near many outdoor attractions and recreational areas such as Lassen V olcanic National Park, and the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.

Regional History

Nine bands of northern Wintu people have resided within the area of the Northern River Valley and surrounding mountains from time immemorial, living with the abundant landscape. The area was a hub and intersection of trade and commerce. The awarding of the Rancho Bueno Verna Mexican Land Grant in 1844 to European- American (Mexican) settler Pierson B. Reading initiated the first European-American settlement of the area.

With the encroachment of Mexican and Anglo-Americans, the Indigenous People of the region suffered greatly from violent displacement, epidemics of foreign diseases as well as State and Federal policies of extermination and removal. Many of the Wintu resided in the El-Pom (linguistically referred to as ͍elpom) area where Redding would later be founded.

They were among several tribes that were promised sanctuary and reservation land on the east side of the river with the Treaty of Cottonwood Creek of 1851, which was never honored nor ratified by the State or Federal government. Wintu descendants still reside in the area today.

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around the turn of the century, but it declined as the twentieth century progressed. In 1938, the beginning of construction of Shasta Dam provided another stimulus to growth in Redding. The construction boom after World War II boosted the lumber industry, which became the mainstay of Redding’s economy. In recent years, retail trade, construction, government, healthcare, and tourism have become more significant with the waning of the lumber industry.

Purpose and Nature of the General Plan

The City of Redding is embarking on an important endeavor to update its General Plan, a comprehensive document that outlines the long-term vision and policies for the City’s growth and development. This General Plan Update reflects the City’s commitment to ensuring a prosperous, sustainable, and livable future for its residents and businesses. Moreover, the recent development in Downtown has restored the area to its role as the heart of the City. It is pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly, offering a mix of historic and contemporary structures and streets with a vibrant setting where people can dine, shop, and be entertained.

The natural setting of Redding has a profound impact on the physical and mental well-being of its residents. The abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities has encouraged an active and healthier lifestyle. Redding has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities that cater to various interests and skill levels. The natural setting also plays a significant role in the local economy, attracting a steady stream of tourists and visitors seeking to explore the area. This influx of tourism has created job opportunities in various sectors, including hospitality, outdoor recreation, and ecotourism. The economic benefits derived from the natural setting have contributed to the growth and development of the City, providing residents with a thriving local economy, and attracting diverse businesses into the City.

Redding values its unique setting along the Sacramento River. The River corridor and its numerous tributaries are preserved in a natural state, safeguarding riparian and other habitat environments , and providing opportunities for passive recreation.

The City manages the costs of roads, police protection, and other public service expenses, while continuing to provide a high level of services by focusing on infill growth rather than expanding outward.

The General Plan Update is built upon the premise that growth and development are desirable, but numerous policies are provided that will help preserve the sense of community by minimizing negative impacts. Engaging with the community and incorporating diverse perspectives are vital for a successful and representative plan that meets the needs and aspirations of Redding’s residents.

Recognizing the significance of community engagement and public outreach in shaping the General Plan Update, the City of Redding has dedicated significant efforts to ensure broad participation and inclusive decision-making processes.

Guiding Principles

The General Plan reflects the values of the community linking the goals and policies of the Plan.

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its administration must be fair, just and, equitable in its interactions. To ensure the aforementioned principles, this General Plan reflects the following:

• Recognizes and embraces the City’s rich and diverse history related to Indigenous people who historically lived on the lands where Redding was founded and on which it thrives today.

• Accommodates growth while enhancing cultural amenities and quality of life by respecting the historical and/or architectural significance of various structures and properties in Redding.

• Preserves key features of Redding ’s history, open space, and the City ’s unique physical setting.

• Conserves the natural environment and protects environmentally sensitive areas.

• Works to ensure that equitable approaches and outcomes are considered and fostered in all future land use and policy decisions.

• Encourages development of new high- quality neighborhoods rather than generic subdivisions.

• Works to develop neighborhoods that provide all residents with the opportunity to lea d fulfilling, meaningful, and healthier lives. Ensure s public lives and public spaces reflect the past, present, the future of Redding’s residents.

• Promotes quality building that enhances community identity and complements neighborhood character.

• Provides for diverse and affordable housing.

• Works to ensure that community planning and related activities of the City are transparent and engage the entire community regardless of economic, linguistic, or other barriers that may exist.

• Pursues a diverse and stable economy that creates ample employment opportunities for all residents.

• Strives to ensure that investment in public services, facilities, and utilities is efficient and cost effective.

• Provides a safe and healthy environment for all residents.

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Legal Requirements

Under State law, all cities and counties must prepare a general plan. The general plan is a legal document that serves as the “constitution” for a community’s land use and development activities.

California Government Code Section 65300 requires that the general plan be a comprehensive, long-term document for the physical development of the City. It is intended that the plan be specific rather than vague. The plan may cover any land outside the City ’s boundaries which, in th e judgment of the planning agency, bears relation to the City ’s planning. This area is typically referred to as the Planning Area. The existing City limits and Redding’s 92-square-mile Planning Area are depicted on Figure CDD-1 of the Community Development and Design Element.

Consistent with the Guiding Principles of this General Plan to contain public service costs and preserve the natural environment, the Planning Area has been significantly reduced from the 116 square mile area contained in 2000-2020 General Plan.

There are eight mandatory topical elements of a general plan. These include:

• Land Use. Designates the general distribution and intensity of all uses of land in the community.

• Circulation. Identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed major transportation facilities and other infrastructure.

• Housing. Assesses current and projected housing needs and presents policies and programs for providing adequate housing for all segments of the community and all economic groups.

• Conservation. Addresses the conservation, development, and use of natural resources, including water, forests, soils, rivers, and mineral deposits.

• Open Space. Details plans and measures for preserving open space for natural resources, the managed production of resources, outdoor recreation, and public health and safety.

• Noise. Identifies and appraises noise problems and includes policies to protect the community from the harmful effects of noise.

• Safety. Establishes policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and fire hazards.
• Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice : Establishes policies to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities, to promote civic engagement in the public decision- making process, and to prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

In addition, Government Code Section 65303 authorizes inclusion of other elements in the general plan which, in the judgment of the local legislative body, relate to the physical development of the City. The General Plan of the City of Redding includes three such optional elements: Public Facilities and Services; Parks, Trails, and Recreation; and Economic Development. All elements of the general plan, whether mandatory or optional, have equal legal status. The elements may be renamed, combined, or otherwise formatted as deemed appropriate by local jurisdictions as long Packet Pg. 275
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as the various requirements of California Government Code Section 65300 are met.

Maps and Diagrams

The City’s General Plan Diagram (Diagram) is an integral part of the General Plan. The Diagram, which is similar to a map, graphically expresses the Plan ’s development policies by showing the desired arrangement and location of land uses. The Diagram is required to be consistent with the General Plan text under California Government Code Sect ion 65300.5. To be useful to City officials, staff, and the public, the General Plan Diagram must allow the various users of the Plan to reach the same general conclusion about the appropriate use of any property covered by the Plan. Redding uses a site -specific General Plan Diagram. While less precise than a map that typically follows property lines in demarcating land use boundaries, this Diagram designates the one or more land uses permitted on each property covered by the Plan. The diagram and text together specify the range of dwelling units per net acre of land for each property planned for residences, and the types of uses appropriate for all other proposed development. Other pertinent features of the General Plan Diagram include the locations of existing and proposed parks, public schools, and other public and institutional services.

As noted above, general plans also must contain a Circulation Element (aka Transportation Element). This Element shows the location and extent of existing and proposed thoroughfares, transportation routes, and other local public utilities and facilities , and correlates them with the Land Use Element. Maps are needed to show the location of these facilities. Redding’ s General Plan circulation maps show current and proposed arterials, collector streets, and other roadways as well as bikeways and rail lines. The roadway system has been tested against the planned level of development proposed in this Plan through the year 2045 and has been found to be adequate.

There i s more discussion of the relationship between Land Use and Circulation in the Transportation Element.

Together, the General Plan Diagram and circulation maps establish the backbone for future development and graphically depict how growth will be directed for the next 25 years and beyond.

The General Plan contains other maps and diagrams that show various features of Redding and help illustrate the various goals and policies of the General Plan.

Major Assumptions of the General Plan

The General Plan relies on several assumptions regarding existing and anticipated conditions within Redding’s growth area, otherwise known as the Planning Area. They are:

• Based on the assumptions of the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency ’s ShastaSimm traffic model, Redding will gain approximately 17,728 residents by 2045. Growth in the adjacent Sphere of Influence (SOI) boundary is estimated to be approximately 1 7,000 residents. That computer model is used in the General Plan’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to address a number of impacts associated with growth (e.g. “vehicle miles traveled,” air quality, and greenhouse gas impacts.) The actual growth rate is likely to be less than projected by the ShastaSimm model. For instance, the City ’s Water Utility in its 2020 Urban Water management Plan assumes a 2045 Redding population of 109,217, approximately 2,350 fewer residents than projected by the traffic model. These differences Packet Pg. 276
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over a 20-year planning horizon are insignificant. It should be noted that Redding ’s land supply is more than sufficient to accommodate even this higher -than-anticipated growth projection.

• Outward expansion of the City will be minimized to help maintain efficient and cost - effective services.

• Minimizing outward expansion, encouraging infill development, and providing incentives for infill and mixed -use projects will have positive impacts on the area ’s air quality over the long run.

• The average household population will remain stable at approximately 2.41 persons per household.

• To accommodate growth, the City may need as many as 7,350 additional housing units by the year 2045 as projected by the Shasta SIMM model.

• Redding will aggressively protect and enhance its position as the regional hub for the industrial, retail, and service industries.

• Not all of the items called for in this Plan (e.g., retrofitting streets, development of community parks , trail system construction, etc.) will necessarily be completed in the time frame of this Plan. The express i ntent is to set in motion planning for and construction of these facilities as funds become available.

Strategic Actions of the General Plan

Of the many actions called for in this Plan, several rise above others with respect to their potential impact on community development. The objectives listed below represent those areas in which the City should focus its main effort through the first five to ten years of the planning period. By focusing on a relatively discrete set of objectives, the citizens of R edding can realize benefits far in excess of what would occur if the resources were spread more thinly. These objectives should be reviewed yearly, progress monitored, and attainment strategies modified as necessary.

1. Continue community/neighborhood plannin g efforts that will put in place actions geared to the development and redevelopment of key neighborhoods and districts. The initial planning efforts will concentrate on the following areas although the availability of grants and other resources may allow additional efforts:
• Downtown Core.
• Riverfront Focus Area.
• Opportunity Areas depicted in this General Plan.

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2. Increase efforts to attract new industries and talent to the area and retain existing high - paying jobs and workforce. Actions will include:
• Attracting, enhancing, and retaining businesses, and talent; promoting digital economic opportunities and being receptive to next-generation technologies. • Enhancing partnerships with other government units, non- profits, and community organizations geared towards providing opportunities, experience, education, and career training to the workforce.
• Leveraging community strengths to enhance the economic opportunities of tourism and investing in the success of the Redding Regional Airport.

3. Contribute to the quality of life of Redding’s citizens by investing in cultural, recreational, and open-space projects, including:
• Providing additional parks, trails, bicycle facilities, and open space throughout the community.
• Envisioning future uses for and the design of South City Park.

4. Focus development efforts on building neighborhoods, rather than just approving subdivisions. Neighborhoods are created when:
• Activities and facilities used on a frequent basis, such as stores and parks, function as a unit and are easily accessible to residents.
• A sense of place is created through such things as uniform tree planting, or utilizing unique signage, lighting, or other features.
• A park, school, open space, or other public gathering place serves as the focal point of the neighborhood.
• Nonmotorized connections from neighborhoods to employment and service centers and recreation areas are provided where feasible.

5. Ensure that public and private development is:
• Well-designed.
• Functional.
• Complementary to surrounding buildings and lands.
• Contributes its fair share to providing necessary infrastructure and services that the citizens of Redding have come to expect.

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6. Continue to ensure that necessary infrastructure is planned, funded, and constructed so as to maintain the standards expected by the community.

7. Continue the efforts to develop a system of “complete streets” which recognizes that street infrastructure should be designed to accommodate nonmotorized transportation modes in addition to vehicles.

The Planning Strategy

The following section identifies those strategies that will take planning in Redding in new directions to meet the challenges of growth.

Urban Area

The land use policies continue to reinforce community desire to direct growth inward, rather than perpetuate outward expansion. This will allow the City to better contain public service costs and maintain service levels by taking advantage of existing infrastructure wherever feasible. For instance, focusing growth within the existing urban area will result in fewer miles of roads and utilities to construct and maintain. It will reduce the need for the construction, operation, and maintenance of new fire stations and will keep the service area for police services, solid waste collection, and similar services at a more manageable and efficient size.

The General Plan Diagram, together with the established the Primary and Secondary Growth Areas, reflects this approach by indicating those areas outside the 2023 City limits where future urbanization would be appropriate; however, policies are included in the Plan that will discourage annexation until additional land is needed for development.

It is estimated that there is more than a 20 -year supply of land available for urban, single-family, and multiple family development within the City limits of Redding. Single -family land is an excellent barometer of land needs because it is the largest consumer of land, accounting for about 60 percent of all developed land. Further, single -family housing will continue to be the favored housing choice of the real estate market for the foreseeable future. However, it is also important to monitor land absorption on a regular basis to ensure that enough land is available to moderate land costs, hence, housing affordability. This Plan provides flexibility for the future by designating areas for urban expansion to accommodate future housing needs.

Retail Commercial Growth

Since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, municipalities have increasingly come to rely on revenue from sales taxes to pay for police, fire, planning, and other public services. Redding is no exception. The City has a unique advantage since it is the regional hub for retail and service activities. However, this advantage does not come without costs. Since the late 1980s strong growth in “big box” retailing occurred, a phenomenon that is not unique to Redding. This retail strategy has changed the basic structure of the physical retail environment, with “super stores” becoming more prominent. The City realizes that it must be prepared for the increasing challenges that this brings, from a community -development perspective as well as the potential impact on existing businesses. While this retail model is still important, retail customers have been Packet Pg. 279
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gravitating to online shopping. The full implications of this trend on Redding’s retail environment were unknown at the time this General Plan was prepared.

The commercial land use classifications of this Plan have been developed to provide more certainty about the type and scale of commercial activities that can occur on given sites. For instance, rather than a generic “retail” classification, retail activities are broken down by type, based on anticipated size and intensity of use. This s trategy provides certainty as to the scale and type of commercial uses that are appropriate at given locations. For instance, the descriptions of the “Neighborhood Commercial” and “ Shopping Center” classifications would preclude development of “big box” stores that depend on the regional trade area.

Creating Cohesive Neighborhoods

The Plan encourages and promotes the development of new neighborhood types that are not of the homogeneous variety that have been constructed over the past several decades . These new neighborhoods may include a mix of commercial and residential uses designed around a public space and served by transit, thereby helping reduce dependence on the automobile. The Plan provides flexibility and incentives to encourage these “Mixed-Use Neighborhoods.” Numerous other policies also address designing neighborhoods to make them more livable.

Promoting Well-Designed Public and Private Developments

The design of buildings, streets, and public facilities can have long-lasting impacts on the livability of a community. Good design can:

• Improve the quality of physical changes.

• Protect and increase the value of investment.

•
Protect and enhance the existing character of an area.

• Discourage incompatible new construction.

It is clear that design considerations also have limitations. They should not regulate or otherwise restrict growth, nor should they be seen as guaranteeing good design. A community must decide what level, if any, of design influence it wants to make. That effort is appropriately addressed in the City’s development standards and guidelines.

This Plan recognizes the importance of basic design principles by focusing predominantly on issues of form and function. For instance, the policies of the Community Development and Design Element:

• Guide what new major streets should look like.

• Emphasize that taller buildings in certain locations can call attention to and help define an area.

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• Encourage the undergrounding of existing overhead electric utilities.

• Provide generous creek and river corridors and ensure appropriate public views and access to these areas.

• Address linking residential neighborhoods to commercial areas, parks, schools, transit, and other destination points through construction of bike and pedestrian trails.

• Emphasize the importance of appropriate relationships between uses and individual buildings.

Downtown Revitalization

Continuing efforts to reclaim Downtown as the heart and cultural center of Redding is of paramount importance. This Plan, in concert with the Downtown Redding Specific Plan, lays the foundation for the transformation of Redding Downtown through a number of policies geared to enhancing the pedestrian orientation, encouraging residential development, and investing in specific planning actions. These broad policies are found in the Downtown Focus Area section of the Community Development and Design Element.

Compatibility with the Natural Environment

The open feel of the City has been made possible by past General Plan efforts that have striven to protect the Sacramento River and its tributaries, the open hillsides, and the surrounding foothills and mountains. These play an extremely important role in how residents and visitors view Redding.

Similarly, this General Plan seeks to strike a balance between the man-made environment and the importance placed on the natural setting. The Plan calls for numerous measures such as creek - corridor protection, sensitive hillside development, habitat protection, and protection of prominent ridge lines that provide a backdrop to the City.

As a package, new development should accomplish the following:

• Further the achievement of a more compact urban form.

• Occur only with availability of essential services.

• Be compatible with the site’s natural topography and setting.

• Protect limited environmental resources.

• Enhance the community’s image.

• Preserve existing neighborhood character.

• Assist in the development of transportation alternatives.

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• Be distinctive, of high quality, and contribute to the positive image of the city.

• Improve pedestrian convenience and safety.

• Be reflective of the neighborhood/district in which it is located.

• Contain aesthetically pleasing, multiuse streets.

Economic Development

Creating a well-balanced economy is key to realizing the vast potential of the Redding area. With the decline of resource-based jobs over the past two decades, people in Redding now rely more on the service, retail, and recreation industries for jobs. Often, wages in the retail services and recreation industries are below the State average, diluting the average wage rate of the area.

The Economic Development Element contains policies which complement and expand upon the economic development program. The policies cover a wide range of activities, including attracting additional high-paying jobs and diverse businesses to the community, recognizing the importance of workforce training, education, and retention of talent, and investing in the suc cess of the Redding Regional Airport for passenger connectivity and trade.

Preparation of the General Plan

The preparation of the General Plan Update was a comprehensive and an inclusive process that involved active participation of various subject matter experts and stakeholders who worked closely with the community. These focus group members played a crucial role in shaping the vision and priorities of the City’s General Plan update. The first step in the update process was to conduct an analysis to assess whether existing policies were still relevant or were in need of change or deletion, and to identify opportunities for improvement. This data was extensively used in drafting the community survey through Polco, a nationally recognized organization that provides online community engagement polling platforms for use by local governments.

The project team partnered with Polco to engage residents and gather feedback regarding priorities and aspirations of the community for the future of the City. This data was invaluable in understanding the diverse perspectives of the community and helped to initiate the conversation at the focus group discussions.

During preparation of the draft General Plan update, staff conducted 31 focus group meetings over the course of a year to gather valuable input through in-depth discussions on various topics related to the General Plan. The focus groups members brought their extensive knowledge and experience to these sessions, offering insights and recommendations that helped guide the Plan’ s development. The draft document was reviewed by various City departments and agencies before being reviewed by the Planning Commission in an informal workshop setting in the first quarter of 2023.

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in Redding, in the update process . Staff conducted interactive sessions to encourage the participation of Redding’s youth, allowing them to contribute their ideas and per spectives on the issues that directly affected them. The data thus gathered were used to modify/update recommendation of the draft document.

Additionally, the project team also organized podcast sessions, video releases, social forum updates, and a dedic ated webpage to get Redding residents involved in the process. Staff also conducted Urban Room informative sessions as the Public Review Draft General Plan was published, in order to obtain formal comments. The Urban Room settings were designed to educate residents on the update process, the recommendations made in the Plan, and the next steps involved in the adoption of the document.

Throughout the process, the focus group discussions, community survey results, and youth engagement activities played a pivotal role in informing the draft policy language for the various Elements of the Plan. This collaborative and inclusive approach ensure d that the inputs received were carefully analyzed and synthesized to assist in developing robust and forward -thinking policies regarding the City’s current and future needs and serve as a roadmap for guiding growth, development, and sustainability.

Organization of the General Plan

The General Plan (text containing discussions, goals, and policies) constitutes the formal policy of the City of Redding for land use, development, and environmental quality. It includes goals, and policies, , quantified objectives (for housing), the General Plan Diagram, and circulation diagrams.

The policy document is divided into nine elements:

• Community Development and Design (Land Use Element).

• Transportation (Circulation Element).

• Natural Resources (Conservation and Open Space Elements).

• Public Safety.

• Noise.

• Public Facilities and Services.

• Parks, Trails, Recreation.

• Economic Development.

• Housing.

• Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice.

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Each element is composed of three sections. The first section discusses the purpose and content of the element. The second section cites the authority (State law) by which the element is included in the General Plan. The third section lists the goals and policies of the element.

The General Plan Diagram depicts the land use patterns for the City for the time frame of the Plan.

The Diagram must be used in conjunction with the Plan text in order to gain a full understanding of the City’s development strategy. The Community Development and Design Element describes each land use classification found on the Diagram and specific allowable density and intensity ranges for each land use category.

Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures

The General Plan is a set of integrated and internally consistent goals and policies under each element. Goals are long -range; they state future conditions —the community ’s vision of what should be done and where. Policies are intermediate-range and state the City’s clear commitment on how these goals will be achieved. Many policies also constructed as implementation measures for the Plan. Some policies need to be reexamined and revised during the life of the Plan to reflect changing community conditions, State requirements, funding, etc.

Consistency of the General Plan

Internal Consistency

California Government Code Section 65300.5 requires that the “General Plan and elements…comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of policies .” This means that all goals and policies outlined in one element of the General Plan must be consistent and agree with those outlined in all other elements. In addition, all maps and diagrams within the General Plan must be consistent with the text. The General Plan of the City of Redding has been prepared in compliance with these internal consistency requirements.

Consistency with Other Planning Processes

To be a n effective guide for future development, the General Plan must provide a framework for local development that is consistent with the policies of relevant State, regional, and local programs and regulatory agencies. This General Plan takes into consideration the following plans or regulations:

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.

• Sphere of Influence as established by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

• Shasta County Air Quality Attainment Plan.

• Shasta County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

• Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.

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• Regional Transportation Plan.

• Comprehensive Land Use Plans for the Redding Regional Airport and Benton Airpark.

In addition, the General Plan is subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A separately bound Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared in compliance with CEQA requirements to evaluate and disclose the environmental impacts associated with implementation of the General Plan.

Implementing the General Plan

As mentioned earlier, the General Plan serves as the “constitution” for land development in a locality. Land use regulations and plans enacted by a local government are the principal means by which the goals and policies of a General Plan are implemented. Therefore, all such regulations and plans must be consistent with the General Plan. These include zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, capital improvement plans, and specific plans.

Ensuring that existing ordinances and plans are consistent with the General Plan is one method of implementing the General Plan
’s policies. Other methods include development of new ordinances and plans, financing programs, capital improvement decisions, enforcement actions, and the development review process.

The General Plan, by its very nature, is a long -term policy document and its implementation will be influenced by a number of unforeseeable future circumstances. These include, but are not limited to, available funding, staff levels, changes in state and federal re gulations/mandates, technological innovation, environmental changes, changes in the local and regional economy, illegal activities beyond the control of the City, lack of partnership organizations, and development constraints of future individual projects that cannot be anticipated in this document.

Implementation of the policy direction of this General Plan will be affected, in part, by these uncertainties which will occur throughout the life of the General Plan. As such, terms used in this document such as “require”, “shall”, “prohibit”, “protect” and similar words are not intended, for purposes of policy implementation or general plan consistency determinations, to provide absolute certainty, direction, urgency, or otherwise dictate precise and immediate actions. They are intended to provide strong guidance to City staff, Commissions, City Council, community members and the development community in the course of day to day implementation of the General Plan’s policies.

Legally Existing, Nonconforming Land Uses; Approved Development Permits

It should be noted that the General Plan land use designations are applied to vacant properties as well as to built- up areas that have been developed over time under changing regulations with a variety of densities and intensities. It is not the intent of the General Plan to create large numbers of nonconforming uses or structures, but the complexity of the land use pattern in some parts of the City makes it impossible for the General Plan Diagram to accurately refle ct every preexisting use, nor is it desirable to reflect them all at the General Plan level. Therefore, zoning regulations should not designate as nonconforming every use or structure that does not fall within the density, intensity, or use standards of the General Plan use category. Conversely, the overall intent of the Packet Pg. 285
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Land Use Plan is to establish districts which will afford the City an opportunity to identify the appropriate zoning requirements more closely in the future.

Maintenance of the General Plan

State law also defines how cities should maintain their Plan as a contemporary policy guide.

Section 65400 (b) of the California Government Code requires that each planning department report annually to the City Council on “the status of the plan and progress in its implementation.”

To implement this requirement, the Planning Commission will review the General Plan on an annual basis to monitor its implementation and to ensure consistency with current Federal, State, and local regulations and policies. The status of the General Plan will be presented to the City Council and should address the following items:

• A list and brief description of approved/denied General Plan amendment requests.

• A summary of capital projects that have been constructed in a ccordance with the Transportation and Public Facilities and Services Elements.

• Recommendations for resolving any identified inconsistencies with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations or policies.

• A summary of implementation programs completed during the prior year.

• A schedule identifying implementation programs to be completed during the upcoming year.

• A summary of mitigation monitoring actions taken during the prior year.

The Housing Element is the only element which has a mandatory schedule for review and updating.

Redding last adopted this Element in 2020, which has been assigned an eight -year schedule for ongoing updates. The City will continue to review and update the Housing Element as necessary in accordance with the State Law.

Although the General Plan should be designed to provide clear guidance for development in the Planning Area, it is also meant to be a flexible planning tool for the community. Community needs and values, environmental conditions, and Federal and State policies can change over time. The General Plan needs to be able to respond to these changes. State law permits up to four amendments per year of each element of a city’s General Plan. It is also anticipated that the City will undertake a comprehensive review of the General Plan every five to seven years. This allows the community to reassess community expectations, planning assumptions, etc., and revise its goals, policies, and programs accordingly.

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Introduction

Purpose and Context

A city’s growth potential is dependent on its ability to transform, create and preserve attractive streetscapes, buildings, streets, and public spaces that enrich the quality of life for its residents and visitors, thereby creating a compatible and compl ementary mix of land uses that enhance social life and a vibrant economy. Redding has dramatically ch anged since the early 2000s. The urban setting has gained in its regional importance with trade, transit, tourism, culture, education, recreational opportunities, and development. The policies of the Community Development and Design Element (referred to as a “Land Use Element” in the California Government Code) will exert a strong influence on how the City will grow in the coming decades and significantly impact the quality of life of the community as well as guide physical changes that exclusively occur based on market demand. The General Plan Diagram, along with the policies and implementation strategies in this element, will determine the location, intensity, design, and quality of new development and guide the preservation of natural resources that are key to Redding’s identity.

Since the previous adoption of the Community Development and Design Element in 2000, the global issue of climate change has become a major concern related to the efficiency of cities, demanding more attention be placed on vehicular emissions, travel patterns, land development, sprawl conditions, and building design. The State of California adopted the Global Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill [AB] 32) to establish the first comprehensive program of regulatory and market mechanisms in the nation to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. AB 32 set an emission limit for 2020 to be at the same level as in 1990. It also pointed the state toward an 80 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2050, with an interim threshold that communities are required to meet in land use and transportation planning efforts. The next 25 years are crucial for the City as there is an expected growth in population and a change in demographics, resulting in the need for newer, efficient, and sustainable buildings, reduced sprawl, attractive and healthier neighborhoods, efficient modes of transportation, and a potential boom in the economy with the emergence of new technologies that could redefine the typical development patterns and practices of the past decades.

The Community Development and Design Element is also the foundation for all other elements of the General Plan. Land Use policies and the General Plan Diagram affect every development in the City. Together, they determine the use of any given parcel and provide overall consistency and compatibility between land uses. Land Use policies and the Diagram have a direct bearing on vehicular traffic, the feasibility of public transportation and multi-modal transit options, efficiency of end-to-end transit services, and air quality.

It is important to balance the natural and built environments to achieve a sustainable urban setting.

The Community Development and Design Element features:

• Sustainability by design.

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2 • Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), creating walkable, bikeable neighborhoods.

• Opportunities to enhance neighborhood services.

• Safe, convenient, and low-stress walkable and bikeable streets.

• Attractive and effective stormwater management design.

• Comprehensive and healthy tree canopy.

• Accessible parks, open spaces, and public facilities.

• Diverse and affordable housing choices.

• Efficient critical infrastructure such as utilities, roads, airports and safety.

• Preservation and enhancement of neighborhood character.

• Diverse economic and commerce opportunities.

• Inclusivity.

Authority

California Government Code Section 65302(a) states that a city's general plan shall include:

“... a Land Use Element which designates the proposed general distribution, location, and extent of the uses of the land for housing; business; industry; open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty; education; public buildings and grounds; solid and liquid waste-disposal facilities; and other categories of public and private uses of land.”

The Land Use Element is also required to include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territories covered by the General Plan.

Section 65303 of the California Government Code states that a general plan may include any other optional elements as long as they relate to the physical development of the City. Due to the inter - relationship between land use, urban design, and historic preservation, the City of Redding has chosen to name this element the Community Development and Design Element, which, together with the other mandatory and optional elements of this General Plan, includes all the necessary provisions of the Land Use Element as required by the Government Code.

In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements of a land use element, the Community Development and Design Element provides guidance in terms of the community's expectations and desires relative to development design and aesthetics.

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3 Background for Planning

In addition to statistical analyses, it is also essential that the community is regarded in the context of its integral parts. It is important to understand how and when growth in the City occurred, to be knowledgeable of market and other determining forces, and to look at past failings and consider them as opportunities to improve the City for all who live in, work in, and visit the community.

This section provides a sense of how Redding has grown over time and the impacts of that growth, and it illustrates some of the practical limitations that cities like Redding face when planning for the future. It also highlights the characteristics of several sectors of Redding, setting the stage for needed policies to address a number of issues.

Development Pattern and Land Use Organization

The original Redding town site was a mere seven -block by seven -block area bounded by North Street (now Eureka Way) and South, East, and West Streets. By 1998, the City had grown to approximately 59 square miles —10 square miles larger than San Francis co. Yet, Redding’s population in 2020 was approximately 91,743 residents (about 11 percent of San Francisco’s population of 873,965 residents); with a person per square mile of incorporated territory (ppsm) of 1,569, ranking among the least -densely populated metropolitan areas of the North State. The following table illustrates the persons per square mile of various cities based on the 2020 federal census information.

City Persons Per Square Mile
(ppsm)
Sacramento 5,491
Modesto 5,075
Santa Rosa 4,238
Woodland 3,902
Chico 2,972
Fairfield 2,882
Redding 1,569

While in part the result of topography, flood- prone lands, and physical barriers (such as the Sacramento River, Interstate 5, and the Union Pacific Railroad), the relatively low -density, discontinuous nature of Redding’s development pattern comes at a cost. These include increased costs of providing public services; lessening of community identity, or “sense of place”; decreased air quality due to a near -total reliance on the automobile; and a neglect of older, established residential neighborhoods and commercial areas in preference for development in new areas.

Few cities have the luxury of sole control over all land uses contained within its boundaries.

Redding is no exception. Redding has grown geographically through the annexation of lands which were formerly outside its jurisdictional control. In fact, some of the larger annexations (e.g., Enterprise and Cascade areas) added not only significant territory to the City but increased its population base and level of development. In part, this helps to explain why there seems to be no organizing principle underlying Redding’s urban structure. It also serves to explain the lack of Packet Pg. 289
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4 consistency in infrastructure improvements, landscape, and building design as well as the lack of public street access to individual properties found in various parts of the City.

Opportunities to Influence Development Patterns

This General Plan contains a number of policies that will serve to direct growth, with a priority on those areas where infrastructure and urban services are already available or can economically be provided in the short run. These policies are reflected on the General Plan Diagram—the exhibit which depicts how each property in the Planning Area may be used for a variety of land uses.

Additionally, these policies are also reflected in exhibits depicting “Opportunity Areas” and identified “Focus Areas.” The policies include focusing growth within the current City limits; providing incentives for higher -density development and mixed- use projects, both in Downtown and other key locations; encouraging infill and controlling the development and expansion of strip commercial; concentrating the growth of regional shopping facilities (i.e., large discount and “big box” retailers) in relatively few locations; and providing neighborhood shopping near residences to make the neighborhoods more walkable and bikeable. However, the Plan also acknowledges that additional land will eventually be necessary to accommodate the City’s growing population.

Community Characteristics

Redding’s Planning Area can be divided into five primary sectors, each of which is shaped by its unique characteristics, histories, and issues. These areas are:

• Central and West Redding

• East Redding (Enterprise)

• Dana Drive and Northeast Redding

• North Redding

• South Redding

Central and West Redding

Central Redding is the location of the City’s original commercial and office core. Local government facilities and most of its older residential districts are also located here. Spreading outward from the original town site astride the railroad in a grid pattern typical of the time, Redding grew north and east to the edge of the bluff that borders the Sacramento River, south along the highway and railroad spine, and west into the hills and gullies. Extension of the early street pattern across the ravines created unusable lots and “paper” streets that remain undeveloped today.

Some of the City’s most unique and historic residential areas are located west of Central Redding in the Magnolia neighborhood and its adjacent neighborhoods. Farther west, beyond Benton Airpark and the now-closed Benton Sanitary Landfill, lies a large, residential distric t, consisting Packet Pg. 290
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5 almost exclusively of single -family subdivisions. Development of some of these areas began in the early 1950s, and new developments continue to be constructed today.

West Redding is home to Mercy Medical Center, Shasta Regional Hospital, and numerous doctors’ office complexes and professional offices. While Downtown Redding began to witness a renaissance of sorts beginning in the early 2020s with the development of significant mixed- use development and higher-density housing projects, Central and West Redding as a whole continues to have an imbalance of available housing opportunities. Land use imbalances of various types occur in other geographic areas as well, but the broader Downtown area has limited opportunities for multiple-family development outside of the Downtown Core.

With the construction of Interstate 5, most new commercial investment was directed to locations outside Central Redding. The expansion of County government and court offices, Shasta Regional Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center Redding also promoted office construction along Court, Oregon, and West Streets, displacing older residential uses.

Downtown Redding remains an important area, even though it was bypassed by the construction of Interstate 5 which encouraged most new retail development to locate east of the river. Two highways, State Routes 44 and 299, converge Downtown, which contributes to its viability. Recent efforts, including mixed-use and housing projects, streetscape improvements, opening of downtown streets to vehicle use, projects that provide interconnecting bicycle facilities, and projects to improve the appearance and pedestrian orientation of Downtown streets demonstrate the community’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the unique character of the heart of the community. The continued development of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park area, the Sheraton Hotel, the Sundial Bridge, and the updated Downtown Specific Plan have served to emphasize the importance of the City's core area.

East Redding (Enterprise)

Development in the Enterprise area occurred almost entirely in the 1950s and ’60s under Shasta County jurisdiction. Early subdivisions were located along Old Highway 44 (now known as Cypress Avenue), Churn Creek Road, and Hartnell Avenue. Subsequent development has taken place both to the north boundary of this area , up to the new State Highway 44, and to the south into the Churn Creek Bottom area. The street pattern in some older residential areas is poor, with long, dead-end streets and off set intersections. A lack of adequate subdivision regulations in the early days of development permitted the creation of large, deep lots surrounded by smaller lots and hundreds of landlocked parcels that can be reached only by private roads or by access d rives across other properties. This lot pattern makes further development inefficient and difficult , and necessitates providing new and costly streets and infrastructure.

Like the residential areas, commercial development in the Enterprise area originally occurred in a haphazard manner along Old State Highway 44, Bechelli Lane, Hartnell Avenue, and at freeway interchanges. Access to many stores in these locations is poor, and the nature of this strip- type development, with each establishment having its own parking lot and driveway, precludes parking once and visiting several businesses. The construction of Interstate 5 had a noticeable impact on commercial growth at the north end of this area along Hilltop Drive and other easily accessible Packet Pg. 291
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6 locations. Service stations, motels, restaurants, and other uses that seek readily visible sites and easy freeway access can be found in this area. This area continues to develop with commercial uses, which can now be found along Churn Creek Road and the surrounding collector streets.

Dana Drive and Northeast Redding

Following the construction of Interstate 5, a noticeable pattern of commercial development, together with additional suburban residential growth, occurred north of State Highway 44 along Dana Drive. Additional growth also occurred along the northern extension of Churn Creek Road, along Browning Street, and eastward along Old Alturas Road. Commercial development largely commenced with the Mount Shasta Mall, which is located at the northeast corner of Hilltop Drive and Dana Drive. Subsequent regional commercial development has since spread eastward to Victor Avenue. For most residents and visitors, this area and the Dana Drive area represent the major retail/service area in Redding, with which, for a variety of reasons such as freeway/highway access, available land, and large parcel sizes, the Downtown area cannot compete—nor should it strive to do so.

In conjunction with commercial activities, residential development flourished to the north on Churn Creek Road and to the east on Old Alturas Road. New residential development continued to occur in the early 2020s. Additionally, the McConnell Foundation headquarters and its adjacent open space properties, development of Redding School of the Arts, construction of Big League Dreams, California Soccer Park, and the City’s Corporation Yard and solid waste transfer facilities, along with the installation of Redding’s first two street intersection roundabouts , have introduced a communal sense of pride in this once outlying area of the City.

Along North Market Street, formerly Highway 99, Redding’s “Miracle Mile” is lined with a variety of motel, restaurant, retail, and auto sales establishments. Adjoining lowlands to the west have been developed with residential subdivisions and affordable housing units. Lake Redding/Caldwell Park extends along the north bank of the river on each side of the railroad trestle.

This major recreation area has picnicking, a playground, an Olympic -sized swimming pool and related facilities, a skate park, and other public and private facilities.

Located on the east of Miracle Mile, the McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay which is associated with Turtle Bay Exploration Park, together with the Turtle Bay School , have added a new community dimension and vitality to this area.

Lake Boulevard is the main artery of the Buckeye area, a major portion of which was annexed to the City of Redding in 1969. Strip commercial development is situated along Lake Boulevard, and there is scattered residential development in the area. Landlocked parcels are common, with heavy dependence on private roads for access. Mobile homes are a major residential type in this area, both in mobile home parks and on individual lots. The pattern of small ownerships and the prevalence of mobile homes in some areas may tend to discourage subdivision activity. More recent development activity includes the construction of the Kennent Court apartment project, planning for the Panorama Park, and the addition of retail services along the corridor.

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7 South Redding

Much of the development of South Redding came after World War II when subdivision activity expanded into the lower elevations and along the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal (ACID). Scattered developments built up in the Live Oak/Bonnyview (Cascade) area to the south and along ridge tops in the southwestern part of the Planning Area. Also, to the south, the old principal traffic artery, Highway 99 (now known as State Route 273) became a commercial strip lined with an assortment of motels, truck stops, and service stations; industrial and distribution establishments; and local retail services. As a commercial gateway to the City, this area has largely become obsolete in design and function.

Several residential developments have occurred in the area, including the Country Heights Subdivision along the western ridges, as well as new developments in the Creekside, Hemlock, and East Bonnyview Road areas. The latter developments have led to a reduction in the pastoral setting that was once prevalent in the area. Recent developments include the Stillwater Business Park, South Bonnyview interchange expansion, significant improvements at Redding Regional Airport, and residential development that has occurred since the 2000- 2020 General Plan was adopted.

Opportunities to Improve the Community’s Appearance

One of Redding’s greatest assets is the Sacramento River. The rippling water, sheer cliffs, tree- lined banks, and the network of creeks and gullies leading to the river are all important scenic assets as well as potential recreational areas. The City and the community take pride in protecting the river and enhancing its quality. The Redding Riverfront Specific Plan will address the need to encourage the development of prominent sites with attractive, well-designed buildings and public access.

The approach to Redding from the east (State Route 44) offers a fine view of the City, with Mercy Medical Center Redding, Shasta Regional Medical Center, and the new Shasta County Courthouse standing out as landmarks in the emerging skyline downtown. This attractive gateway to the City should be preserved and improved, ensuring that the view of the foothills beyond remains as an open and largely undeveloped backdrop.

South Bonnyview Road and Cypress Avenue provide the freeway traveler with services, and also give visitors and residents access to Central Redding. As an example of these efforts, the City has taken steps to improve the visitor and resident experience by working with property owners in the area to replace overhead utility lines along Hilltop Drive with landscap ing, and t o reduce the expanse and bleakness of undeveloped land and large parking lots. The development of the South Bonnyview interchange has had a dramatic impact on the access and look of the area.

North Market Street could provide a striking entrance to the Ci ty as the motorist crests the hill at Lake Boulevard and begin the descent to the river. This stretch of road, referred to as the “Miracle Mile,” falls short of providing this desired entrance. Excessive signage and limited landscape detract from the corridor. Landscape medians, the use of decorative pedestrian-scale street lighting, and the installation of a “Welcome [to] Redding” sign with a combined landscaped water feature, Packet Pg. 293
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8 have changed the aesthetics to create a more welcoming entrance to Downtown Red ding.

However, more trees and landscaping of the broad roadway are needed, along with more restrained signage that identifies each use without blocking out the next. North Market Street should have the aspect of a parkway, leading to the Sacramento River B ridge with its view s of Shasta Bally and Lake Redding, Caldwell Park, and the bluffs that mark the edge of the Downtown. Emphasis should be placed on providing high-quality visitor services such as restaurants, motels, and similar services.

South Market Street is an extended strip of motels mingled with commercial services and industrial uses and continues to be an important artery for local traffic entering Redding. North of the railroad underpass, Caltrans has installed median landscape, sidewalks, and some bulb- out landscape features, but the number of smaller parcels, access driveways, intersecting streets, and other impediments precluded the use of extensive landscaping. More restrained signage and a general upgrading of the appearance of commercial es tablishments lining the street would improve the appearance of the corridor. Additional plantings along each side of the corridor, including clusters of trees supplemented with bands of low-maintenance shrubbery, could also do much to improve the appearance and create visual interest.

Eureka Way, entering Redding through the western foothills, is another important gateway to the community. Apartment and office development, compatible with the terrain and nearby high- quality residential areas, has precluded to some extent the commercial strip that might have otherwise arisen. Continued and careful zoning regulations and design guidelines are needed to ensure a high standard of development.

Several retail centers throughout the community, which were constructed prior to current landscape standards and adopted design criteria, contain vast areas of uninterrupted asphalt , and building façades that lack any unique architectural features. Comprehensive remodeling and redevelopment of these facilities should be encouraged to address not only building façade upgrades, but overall landscape and signage. The impact of such remodeling projects, or redevelopment of aging centers with new mixed -use developments would be more than visual.

These kinds of improvements could bring new life to older commercial areas and help them to compete more effectively with newer commercial developments.

It is imperative to continue efforts to revitalize the Downtown area so that it is consistent with the Downtown Redding Specific Plan. In the early 2000s, interest in the development and reclaiming of Downtown as the heart of the City seemingly exploded as new development concepts were proposed and constructed. Given the community interest in downtown revitalization, private market forces, together with available grants and the adoption of a robust Downtown Specific Plan, have changed the outlook of Downtown, thus creating a stronger identity for the community.

The Land Use Plan

General Plan Land Use Classification

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9 of the City. The classifications fall within eight major land use categories: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public and Institutional, Airport Service, Parks, Greenway (Open Space), and Critical Mineral Resource Overlay.

Residential densities and commercial (e.g., nonresidential) intensity are computed using gross developable acreage. For purposes of this General Plan, gross developable acreage refers to the land remaining for development (including roadways) after environmental constraints (floodplains and slopes exceeding 20 percent) have been deducted from gross acreage. Required resource buffer areas as discussed in this General Plan, while not available for development, may be included as developable acreage for the purpose of calculating project density.

Each of the classifications listed below is accomp anied by a general description and context for the use of the classification. The classifications are implemented by the City’s Zoning Code.

Residential

The General Plan Diagram of the General Plan includes eight residential categories which provide for a full range of housing types for the City.

Each residential classification includes a density range establishing the expected minimum development project density and the maximum density allowed in each classification unless a higher density is permitted by density bonus provisions of the Housing Element, the Redding Municipal Code, and/or state law . While the City assumes that variations in density and private market conditions will determine the types of housing produced, the City will utilize the polic ies of the various elements of this Plan to evaluate development proposals for appropriate densities within the given ranges.

Uses that are typically located in residential areas, such as places of worship , schools, parks, residential care facilities, an d child- care facilities, are not specifically addressed within the residential definitions but are appropriate uses in residential areas. Further, uses such as offices, clinics, and similar uses may be established in certain multiple -family areas as determ ined appropriate by implementing zoning.

The State of California under Section 65583(c)(7) requires cities and counties to develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of accessory dwelling units to increase the supply of affordable housing, effective on January 1, 2021. Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are allowed in single-family or multi-family residential zones and may exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the unit is located (refer to Redding Zoning Ordinance

18.43.140).

Residential – 1 Dwelling Unit Per 5 Acres and Larger (5 a/u)

• Characterized by very large rural lots, a minimum of five acres in size.

• Areas which have historically been utilized for agricultural purposes and constrained by relatively extreme topography or are in outlying rural areas.

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10 Residential – 1 Dwelling Unit Per 1 to 5 Acres (1 to 5 a/u)

• Characterized by large rural lots, generally greater than one acre in size.

• Applied to hillside areas and to transition areas between agricultural or other rural uses and urban uses.

• Clustered development with smaller lots is encouraged provided that the project density does not exceed that allowed for the property.

• Clustering should provide consolidated open- space areas in excess of that which would otherwise be achieved.

Residential – 1 to 2 Dwelling Units Per Acre (1 to 2 u/a)

• Accommodates the needs of residents who desire large parcels (20,000 square feet or more).

• Sufficiently flexible to be used in terrain that would otherwise require extensive grading to develop (10 to 20 percent average slopes).

• At the upper end of the density range, subdivisions should include fully developed streets and sidewalks and be served by public sewer and water.

• At the lower end of the density range, particularly in hillside areas, alternative street designs and pedestrian facilities may be appropriate.

Residential – 2 to 3.5 Dwelling Units Per Acre (2 to 3.5 u/a)

• Allows for the development of subdivisions that portray a suburban lifestyle.

• Lots are generally not smaller than 8,000 square feet.

• A typical development would include larger-than-average to average-size homes organized around planned open-space areas and parks where feasible , to provide visual relief and recreational opportunities for residents.

• The upper end of the density range is generally not appropriate for properties with natural slopes that exceed eight percent.

Residential – 3.5 to 6 Dwelling Units Per Acre (3.5 to 6 u/a)

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11 • The clustering of lots separated by common open spaces to accommodate a range of residential housing types, including duplexes.

• Not appropriate for natural slope areas exceeding eight percent, except on large projects where slope areas can be avoided, or the units otherwise designed to be compatible with natural breaks in the hillside terrain.

Residential – 6 to 10 Dwelling Units Per Acre (6 to 10 u/a)

• Intended to accommodate single-family attached or detached units, and/or townhouses.

• Multiple-family projects and mobile home parks are also appropriate when located near the arterial or collector street system.

• Clustering is encouraged to provide common open spaces and recreational amenities to the residents.

• Not appropriate on lots with slopes exceeding eight percent, except on large projects where slope areas can be avoided, or the units otherwise designed to be compatible with natural breaks in the hillside terrain.

Residential – 10 to 20 Dwelling Units Per Acre (10 to 20 u/a)

• Intended for multiple -family projects ranging from townhouses to apartments, typically located on arterial or collector street(s).

• Not appropriate on parcels with slopes exceeding eight percent, except on large projects where slope areas can be avoided, or the units are otherwise designed to be compatible with natural breaks in the hillside terrain.

Residential – 20 to 30 Dwelling Units Per Acre (20 to 30 u/a)

• Intended for multiple -story, multiple -family projects, including condominiums and apartments located within or adjacent to Downtown or along arterial corridors served by public transit.

Commercial

The following commercial land use classifications accommodate the various segments of the commercial market. These range from small, neighborhood- serving commercial projects to commercial projects that are regional in scale. Office uses are also accommodated in these classifications. Residential uses may be appropriate in conjunction with commercial uses or in standalone configurations in all commercial classifications as defined below; however, residential uses in the Heavy Commercial and in the two “Office” classifications may be limited to appropriate areas.

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12 Limited Office (LO)

• Acts as a transition area within commercial areas or between commercial areas and residential areas.

• Development is typified by a building or a cluster of buildings built at a residential scale that provides professional office space.

• Generally single-story; however, with adequate separation from residential uses, two-story buildings may be appropriate.

• Service businesses that are quiet and compatible with residential uses also may be permitted subject to appropriate performance standards.

General Office (GO)

• Appropriate for professional and business offices and personal -service businesses with appropriate and compatible accessory uses.

• May also be used for rest homes; nursing homes; day -care facilities; hospitals; religious, educational, cultural, and public -utility uses; multiple-family housing; and financial institutions.

• Ancillary retail uses, such as pharmacies, are appropriate, as are “sit-down” restaurants.

Neighborhood Commercial (NC)

• Provides convenience and neighborhood shopping areas that provide a range of day-to-day retail goods and services.

• Neighborhood-commercial uses can range from free-standing “mom- and-pop” stores and service establishments to a cluster of uses on parcels of several acres.

• Auto-oriented uses, other than appropriately designed service stations/minimarkets, are not allowed.

Shopping Center (SC)

• Provides for shopping centers serving a larger market area than a neighborhood center, but a smaller market than a regional center.

• A typical center includes two or more anchor tenants, such as a supermarket and combined drug/variety/garden business; tenants offering consumer goods and personal services; and office and clinic uses.

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13 • Sites generally will range from 5 to 20 acres and accommodate 50,000 to 200,000 square feet of building area.

• The scale of development, including individual buildings, will be at a smaller scale than that found in developments servicing a regional market.

Regional Commercial (RC)

• Accommodates a mix of retail uses and associated services on a regional scale, including malls with several full-line department stores as anchor tenants.

• Power centers and free -standing retail, office, and service establishments are also appropriate.

• Individual buildings may range from 100,000 to 200,000 square feet of floor area; enclosed malls could range from 500,000 to over one million square feet in floor area.

General Commercial (GC)

• Intended for existing commercial strips on arterial streets and interchange areas where commercial concentration is desirable.

• Allowable uses include retail stores, offices, and personal-service establishments.

• Financial institutions, private schools, day -care facilities, convalescent hospi tals, automobile sales and services, and similar uses also may be permitted subject to appropriate standards.

• The scale of development, including individual buildings, will be at a smaller scale than that found in developments servicing a regional market.

Heavy Commercial (HC)

• Intended to provide sites for commercial businesses, particularly those not permitted in other commercial areas because of the large scale of the buildings and frequent truck deliveries causing adverse impacts on other businesses.

• Includes automobile services, building materials storage and sales, nurseries, equipment sales, wholesaling, storage, and similar uses.

• Typical retail commercial businesses are also allowed, although this classification is not intended for shopping centers, “power centers,” or similar retail development.

• Integrated residential uses to create a mixed -use environment at appropriate locations to enhance retail viability and the use of available services may be allowed.

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14 Industrial

The industrial land use classifications allow different types of warehousing, manufacturing, or processing businesses to be located in appropriate areas by accommodating a variety of manufacturing and employment activities ranging from small employee -intensive businesses to large capital-intensive businesses. Ancillary uses and restaurants are appropriate. Residential uses, except as necessary to provide facilities for security, are not allowed.

General Industry (GI)

• Allows a wide variety of industrial activities and related uses generally characterized by the limited potential to create significant adverse visual, noise, or other impacts to adjoining public and residential properties.

• Uses may include industrial and business parks, offices, manufacturing, processing, assembling, research, warehousing, small - and large-scale wholesale distribution, heavy equipment sales and repair, screened outdoor storage, and similar and compatible uses.

• Supporting retail and restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size limits and siting criteria.

• Uses characterized by substantial outdoor processing and/or storage should generally not be allowed under this classification (see “Heavy Industry”).

Heavy Industry (HI)

• Allows for the broadest range of industrial uses, including manufacturing, processing, assembling, research, warehousing, small - and large-scale wholesale and distribution, railroad facilities, and similar and compatible uses.

• Supporting retail and restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size limitations and siting criteria.

• Uses that are characterized by substantial outdoor processing and/or storage, including concrete and asphalt batch plants, automobile dismantling yards, bulk materials and equipment storage, full-line lumber mills/yards, manufacturing of concrete products, and similar uses.

Other Classifications

Airport Service (AS)

• Includes activities that are typically associated with airports and airport-related uses.

• Includes a full range of activities such as aircraft sales, service, and storage; charter services; and ancillary visitor services such as food, lodging, and car rental.

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15 • The uses may either be publicly or privately operated and must conform with any applicable adopted Airport Land Use Plan and Policies.

Public Facilities or Institutional (PF-I; PF-I-S)

• Intended for public and quasi-public facilities, including, but not limited to, government services and facilities, fire stations, wastewater treatment facilities, electrical substations, airports, domestic water treatment and storage, landfills, and similar uses.

• Appropriate for institutio nal uses, such as schools and accredited secondary educational facilities, hospitals, and cemeteries, and appropriate lands controlled by philanthropic and nonprofit organizations for existing or future public uses.

• Public facilities sites that occupy les s than two acres need not be shown on the General Plan Diagram.

Parks (improved open space) (PK); Golf Course (public) (PK-G)

• Provides for both public and private open space.

• Primary land uses include existing and future large neighborhood and regional parks, golf courses, athletic fields, and open-space areas adjacent to improved parks or trails.

• Does not depict existing parks less than two acres in size.

• Public golf courses designated on the General Plan Diagram of “Park/Golf” may be redeveloped to residential uses consistent with the residential density immediately abutting the property.

Recreation (REC)

• This classification typically denotes areas for active water and/or shoreline-oriented recreation that utilizes the Sacramento River as an asset.

• Use of facilities would be water -oriented, generally open in nature, seasonal in use, and without significant investment in buildings.

• Uses in this category should maintain public views of and enjoyment of Kutras Lake and Motel Lake.

Greenway (GWY)

• “Greenway” is natural open space and includes slope areas in excess of 20 percent and the 100-year floodplain of the Sacramento River and its tributary streams.

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16 • Natural open space is located predominantly along the Sacramento River, its tributary streams, and the bluffs and streams of West and East Redding.

• These natural land and water areas should not be urbanized or significantly altered because of the inherent dangers to life and property and irrevocable damage to the natural environment.

• Specific limits of the “Greenway” on any property must be determined by a topographic or flooding analysis particular to that property.

These natural areas are an important local resource and serve as places in which flora or fauna can be maintained in their natural state. In addition, these areas provide relief from urbanization, reduce siltation from excessive grading, buffer various land use activities and transportation routes, are an important visual resource, and can be part of the City’s urban trail system.

Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay

• Allows for a greater variety of uses and flexibility in site planning than is generally permitted in other classifications.

• The intent is to allow the creation of a mix of land uses in a compact pattern that will reduce dependency on the automobile, reduce air quality impacts, and promote high- quality, interactive neighborhoods.

• Mixed-use neighborhoods are characterized by interconnecte d streets, vertical and/or horizontal mix of commercial and residential uses, and facilities that encourage pedestrian activity and transit accessibility.

The General Plan Diagram depicts two areas where mixed -use projects are encouraged. These areas incl ude Downtown (“Mixed-Use Core” ) and two areas depicted by the “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay” classification.

The “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay ” areas are predominantly undeveloped and have sufficient land area for development of cohesive mixed -use projects. Although not all properties identified within each “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay ” area must be part of an integrated development, proposed project boundaries must be logical, and it must be demonstrated that the project can functionally relate t o adjacent properties consistent with the intent of this district.

Mixed-use development is encouraged to develop in areas outside the designated “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay” classification as well, provided that the concentration of uses is located near a transit opportunity and is designed to accommodate pedestrian activity and circulation.

Development within the identified “Mixed-Use Neighborhood” areas should be considered with the following guidelines:

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17 • These projects result in the development of mixed- use neighborhoods generally between 20 and 160 acres in size that are developed within an average one -quarter mile walking distance of a transit stop.

• The design configuration and mix of uses provide an alternative to traditional suburban development patterns by promoting the development of pedestrian-oriented environments and the use of public transportation. This development type —also known as Transit Oriented Development (TOD) —mixes residential, retail, office, open space, and public areas, making it convenient for residents and employees to travel by transit, bicycle, foot, and automobile.

• To utilize this overlay district in developing areas, development proposals must be found to be consistent with th e intent of the “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay ” and must be approved under the City’s Planned Development District. Development proposals not consistent with this district are limited to the residential densities called for by the underlying land use classification.

• The “Mixed-Use Neighborhood Overlay ” is also appropriate for use in established neighborhoods where a neighborhood plan, area plan, specific plan, or other planning effort has identified locations desirable for establishing a mix of retail, office, and residential uses to serve the neighborhood. In addition to specifying appropriate locations for mixed uses, the planning document should also establish basic design and compatibility standards/guidelines. In these instances, implementation will occur through zoning to an appropriate mixed-use zoning district.

Critical Mineral Resource Overlay

• Applied as an “overlay” designation in areas identified by the California Division of Mines and Geology (DMG) as containing mineral resources of demonstrated/measured.

• (or) inferred significance in locations that the City generally considers suitable for mineral-extraction activities.

• New development within and immediately adjacent to lands where a “Critical Mineral Resource Overlay” has been applied will be subject to discretionary approval to ensure viability.

• Uses generally viewed as incompatible within a “Critical Mineral Resource Overlay ” include, but are not limited to:

o Residences in concentrations greater than one unit per 40 acres (applies to new land divisions, not existing legal parcels).

o Critical, sensitive, and high-occupancy facilities as defined in the Health and Safety Element.

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18 o Industrial or commercial uses which are sensitive to noise, dust, or vibration.

Land Use Intensity Standards

In addition to characterizing the types of allowable land uses, the General Plan must specify standards for population density and building intensity for the various land use classifications adopted by the City. This information not only provides insight as to how many residents, jobs, and housing units will be accommodated by the Plan, but is also useful in planning for infrastructure, traffic, schools, and civic improvements. These building-intensity and population- density standards can be used to calculate “holding capacity” or “buildout.”

Holding capacity is normally referred to as the number of people who could theoretically be accommodated in the Planning Area if all land were to be developed to the assumed density allowed by the land use designations of the Plan. Achieving the maximum holding capacity of a planning area will rarely occur given such factors as:

• limitations on the capacity of resources

• infrastructure

• public services necessary to support new development

• the choices by individual property owners about the appropriate extent of development on each parcel.

Vacant land use estimates for each residential classification and an assumed development density for other classifications are used to determine the holding capacity of the General Plan.

Table 1-1 estimates the number of new dwelling units and acreage for commercial and industrial development needed to accommodate the projected population growth between 2022 and 2045.

The residential dwelling units needed are based on the Shasta SIMM Travel Demand Model’s projections. The commercial and industrial projections assume the same developed land-to- population ratio that exists in 2022 for 2045. The table also provides an estimate of the total lands available by those broad use categories in the City limits and the Primary and Secondary Growth Areas of this General Plan.

Table 1-1 Future Land Needs/Holding Capacity
Development type Year 2045 Land Needs

2022 Vacant Land
Supply*
Residential dwelling units 7,350 potential additional dwelling units
26,000 additional
dwelling units
Commercial acreage 302 potential additional acres
developed
927 acres
Heavy Commercial/
Industrial acreage
416 potential additional acres
developed
3,939 acres
*Source: City of Redding GIS Division
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19 Specific Plans and Comprehensive Land Use Plans

In some instances, more refined land use policies are appropriate to reflect the unique nature or development potential of a particular area. The City has adopted and maintains four Specific Plans including the Downtown Redding Specific Plan, the Oasis Road Specific Plan, the River Crossing Marketplace Specific Plan , and t he Redding Riverfront Specific Plan which is currently being updated to be adopted in 2024.

Goals and Policies

Future Urban Area

It is the policy of the City to encourage new urban development within its Sphere of Influence to occur within the City. This enables:

• New development areas to be provided with a full range of community services.

• Necessary service provision.

• Logical service boundaries.

The General Plan Planning Area is 89.9 square miles. and It includes sub-areas identified as the Primary and Secondary Growth Areas. The 8.2 square mile Primary Growth Area consists of those lands adjacent to the corporate boundaries at the time this plan was adopted where urban services can be most logically and efficiently extended to serve the area.

The following policies will influence how the City will grow in a geographic sense in the coming years. Success will take cooperation from the County of Shasta as well as the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The intent of these policies is to direct new development into the existing corporate boundaries while preserving the ability of the City to annex and urbanize additional areas as the demands of growth require. (Note: Policies that include the notation “EJ” indicate that the policy also addresses the requirements of SB 1000 pertaining to Environmental Justice. See also the Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element.

Goal CDD1: Encourage urban growth to occur within the city and provide a development pattern that establishes an orderly urban service area.

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20 density development. The need for annexation shall be approved based on the cost associated with annexing areas containing existing substandard development, rural-urban interface conflicts, social, cultural, and economic impacts on existing neighborhoods and infrastructure within the City, and the ability of the City to provide urban services upon annexation.

CDD1B - Consider annexation of additional lands under any of the following circumstances. The annexation will result in:

• A more logical service area boundary.

• The elimination of an existing County “island.”

• More efficient provision of urban services.

Modifications to the Primary Growth Area boundary will be considered when the land supply for housing development declines to a ten-year supply or less and/or when appropriate land for any of the following uses is identified:

• Industrial development.

• As appropriate, assist in the expansion of community-wide educational services, including, but not limited to, Shasta Community College or other public institution(s).

• Providing additional higher-density residential lands to support the workforce.

• Providing student housing.

• Meeting the goals of the Housing Element.

CDD1C - Promote densification of the City’s urban areas through infill development, where appropriate, and before the expansion of the City’s boundaries through the approval of pre-zoning, prior to annexation. Establish specific findings and criteria for consideration of pre-zoning requests within the Primary and Secondary Growth Areas as depicted in Figure CDD-1.

CDD1D - Refer all development applications which have the potential to impact land or facilities in the unincorporated area to Shasta County for review and comment.

CDD1E - Encourage adjacent jurisdictions to adopt development standards consistent with the City’s.

CDD1F - Generally oppose the development of community septic systems, wastewater package plants, and/or temporary sewage disposal facilities within the Primary and Secondary Growth areas for developments within the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Exceptions include situations where public health and safety concerns, with existing development, need to be addressed.

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21 CDD1G - Pursue requiring unincorporated areas be annexed into the City before providing Cit y services except under extraordinary circumstances and in accordance with City Council policy.

Providing Essential Services

A key component of rational development is ensuring that basic public facilities and services are provided to all persons in the community on an equitable basis. Equally important is ensuring that levels of service remain acceptable over time and are not eroded by additional development as it occurs in the City. Generally, citizens should not have to accept reductions in service le vels that result in longer response times for emergency services, electrical “brown-outs,” inadequate domestic water supply, over -crowded schools, or other inadequate public services. This section focuses on basic public facilities and services and express es the intent to ensure that new development will be adequately served without causing a deterioration of service levels in established areas of the City.

Goal CDD2: Work to assure the ability of the City, school districts, and other public-service providers to efficiently provide expected and necessary public facilities and services to constituents.

CDD2A - The construction of private development projects should be coordinated with the timing and location of public services. Establish, through a combination of development fees and other appropriate funding mechanisms , that development pays its fair share of the costs of upgrading existing facilities and/or constructing/providing new facilities and services as determined by the direct impacts that such development has on these essential services.

CDD2B - Require new developments to maintain adequate service levels for existing development while providing for the upgrade/expansion of existing public services, as appropriate.

CDD2C - Evaluate public -service impacts as part of environmental review for proposed development projects and require applicants to obtain “will-serve” letters from service providers prior to the approval of a discretionary permit or a building permit.

CDD2D - Work with school districts and public and quasi -public agencies , as appropriate, in determining the location of needed sites in the planning area for new institutional development and facilities by reserving sites as a condition of development approval in accordance with the State law. Uses on such sites should be designed to complement the neighborhood’s character.

CDD2E - Maintain adequate capacity for urban growth and coordinate with service providers to ensure to the extent feasible that all public utility facilities and services required by development are available. The City shall undertake assessments of its facilities and services as necessary and may help facilitate the creation of assessment districts, where appropriate. Where public facilities are to be provided to development by a separate water or community services distr ict, the City shall work to coordinate planning activities with such agencies and obtain a “will-serve” letter, to ensure that the development in accordance with this General Plan can be accommodated.

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22 Landform/Natural Environment

Natural features have strongly influenced the shape of growth and development in Redding. These features include the Sacramento River, the river bluffs, the floodplains, and the steeper hills and canyons. As early as 1970, the City recognized that its complex topography presented significant issues related to safety, visual quality, and natural resources. With adoption of the 1970 General Plan, the City established a slope development policy denying density or development credits to areas of property containing slopes exceeding 20 percent grade and substantially limited the types of allowable development in such areas. From this policy and subsequent floodplain regulations, a strong open -space network has emerged that many City residents have indicated is among Redding’s most notable and desirable amenities.

The General Plan continues to recognize the need to consider topography and other natural features in conjunction with the development of the community. Issues of safety, visual quality, and natural resources have become e ven more significant since 1970. Therefore, the plan seeks to promote community development that respects the existing natural terrain by prohibiting development in areas with a greater than 20 percent slope and in identified floodplain areas.

Goal CDD3: Foster a proper balance between development areas and the natural environment.

CDD3A - Generally prohibit development in natural floodplains and hillsides, and those that exceed a slope of 20 percent. Minor encroachments into these areas for new developments may be authorized without a General Plan amendment, if necessary, to facilitate the installation of public utility infrastructure, provide public street emergency access , provide public trail connections, establish evacuation routes, or otherwise facilitate the construction of the project as approved by the City. In residential areas subject to flooding or slope exceeding 20 percent, the City shall allow a density of 1.0 dwelling unit per 20 acres through a Use Permit subject to appropriate standards.

CDD3B - Require buffer areas between development projects and significant watercourses, riparian vegetation, and wetlands in accordance with the Natural Resources Element and the Redding Municipal Code (RMC).

CDD3C - Work to preserve natural corridors and linkages between habitat types through project design, including, but not limited to key open-space acquisitions, floodplain and slope dedications, conservation easements, and similar mechanisms.

CDD3D - Require new development to work with existing site topography to avoid mass grading to the extent feasible while addressing access, drainage, and other development considerations.

Where feasible, substantial fill slopes visible from roads, parks, and other public areas should be designed to mimic natural land contours.

CDD3E - Consider amendments to the Municipal Code that will provide incentives to save native trees in the development process. Such incentives may include offsetting tree planting requirements for residential and commercial development projects.

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23 Waterways

Residents and visitors have come to depend on the recreational, scenic, environmental, and economic benefits of the Sacramento River and its tributaries. It is vital that the General Plan ensure that the man-made environment does not compromise the values inherent in the river and that future development complements its natural assets. Figure CDD-2 shows those areas along the river that are appropriate for passive uses as well as more intense recreational, cultural, and commercial uses. The following policies recognize the value of the river and its tributary streams to the vitality of Redding.

Goal CDD4: Work to protect and enhance the relationship between urban development and the Sacramento River, its tributaries, and hillside open space areas.

CDD4A - Preserve significant native trees and other vegetation along the river and creek corridors, to the extent feasible, while allowing passive recreation and providing opportunities for active uses where appropriate.

CDD4B - Continue to acquire key lands along the Sacramento Riverfront and other waterways to provide for passive, non-motorized public access and to preserve ecological values and sensitive habitats through a combination of public and private purchases, donations, dedications, conservation easements, granting of public easements, life estates or similar strategies as funding and other opportunities become available.

CDD4C - Continue to develop along the riverfront:

• Public access areas as additional lands are made available.

• Active and passive public recreational facilities as discussed in the Recreation Element.

• Active engagement with natural areas through trails, wildlife observation, and educational displays while limiting impact on existing wildlife habitat and other developed properties.

• Pedestrian and bicycle trails and connections to schools, recreational facilities , and other major public and nonprofit/institutional-owned open-space areas.

• A robust trail network system requiring developments located along planned trail routes to dedicate trails and trail easements through private donations or by public purchase, as appropriate.

CDD4D - Work to ensure the design and construction of new bridges complement the surrounding landscape, as appropriate.

CDD4E - Pursue open space accessways that complement existing development and, where applicable, protect the privacy and security of adjoining residences.

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24 CDD4F - Continue to conserve River, creek, and riparian corridors by maintaining development buffers generally in accordance with Figure CDD-3. Work with local and regional agencies on mapping and maintaining an inventory of sensitive, rare, and endangered flora and fauna contained in these areas.

CDD4G - Periodically review the River and Creek Corridor Development Ordinance to verify whether the specific setback/buffer requirements are appropriate.

CDD4H - Minimize the impact of erosion, grading, and filling on sensitive habitat areas by designing and building sites to drain efficiently. Continue to require review and approval of erosion control and grading plans from all development projects on river and creek corridors prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

CDD4I - Evaluate as necessary the potential impact of all new uses and work with local and regional agencies on implementation strategies to reduce or mitigate the impact of new development along river, creek, and riparian environments, as appropriate.

CDD4J - Require new development projects to consider resource conservation, environmental sensitivity, and cultural impacts, as appropriate and necessary in project design and construction.

CDD4K - Continue to identify opportunity areas along the river and creek corridors and strive to incorporate specific uses to create a public realm by promoting safe pedestrian and bicycle access, establishing new trail connections, and providing parks and recreational opportunities, visitor-friendly amenities, visual resources, and ample public access to the river without compromising on the security and privacy of adjacent residences.

CDD4L - Encourage new developments along the river to incorporate the natural environment as a part of the design and as a key feature to guide the scale, design, and intensity of the development, thereby optimizing visual and physical access to the river and creek corridors, which would be subject to public safety requirements as required.

Goal CDD5: Provide functional and attractive stormwater detention and retention basin facilities that will also allow recreational uses.

CDD5A - Consider the development of a stormwater detention masterplan and development standards that would:

• Identify adequate locations for feasible regional and neighborhood detention and related facilities, which also may consider the use of parks and public right-of-way for stormwater detention.

• Ensure that public facilities and infrastructure are designed p ursuant to approved State regulatory requirements.

• Establish design and construction standards, landscape, and maintenance guidelines.

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25 • Identify opportunities for recreation as a combined use with detention facilities.

• Facilitate groundwater recharge.

CDD5B - L imit the development of retention basins to those circumstances where detention facilities are not hydrologically feasible or where it can be determined that the proposed retention basin will be an asset to the development and the community.

CDD5C - Detention basins should be located out of view from streets and other public areas.

Where this is not desirable or feasible, basins must be designed, in the opinion of the City, to be an aesthetic enhancement and, as appropriate, a recreational amenity for the development with minimal depth, natural shapes and varying slopes, and attractive landscaping.

CDD5D - Design larger regional or neighborhood-serving detention basins to accommodate active recreational uses that complement the basin’s bioswales, rain gardens, and permeable pavement.

Hillsides

Development, as a result of open-space policies established in 1970, has established a well-defined pattern of open space in and around the City. These areas, generally floodplains and steep hillsides, have remained largely undeveloped an d thus provide an important network of interconnected “greenways” throughout the community. Hillside areas also provide further relief from urbanization and lend a natural feel to the community. In order to effectively m inimize erosion and the visual impacts which can result from excessive grading in steeper hillside areas, careful consideration should be given to the design and construction of projects on sites containing average slopes of eight percent or more. The following policies are designed to ensure that the visual and ecological integrity of areas containing steeper slopes and important ridges is maintained. Some degree of vegetation modification may be necessary for wildland fire management.

Goal CDD6: Retain the natural appearance of the steep hillside areas and ridge lines.

CDD6A - Strive to protect the visual integrity of prominent ridge lines (see Figure CDD-4) and avoid alterations to the topography that can be viewed from vista points. The City should consider the use of tools such as the following to avoid or minimize development impacts:

• Purchase of land (public or public-private partnerships).

• Creating conservation easements or similar measures.

• Utilizing design measures such as building height limitations, increased ridge -line setbacks, and/or standards for use of appropriate building forms, colors, and materials that blend into the surroundings.

CDD6B - Consider establishing hillside development standards to:

• Decrease allowable residential densities with an increase in site slope.

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26 • Limit excessive grading on slopes.

• Encourage the use of multiple levels where appropriate, so buildings are set into and stepped down the hill.

• Minimize deforestation and disturbance of native vegetation outside the approved building footprint and street and utility corridors, while considering the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for wildland fire protection.

CDD6C - Review and amend the City’s Grading Ordinance as necessary to ensure that adequate requirements are included for submission of detailed grading and revegetation plans for areas where slope grading is visible from major streets, the Sacramento River, and/or stream corridors.

CDD6D - Consider establishing alternative road standards in hillside developments to align with the existing topography of natural ridges and valleys, by reducing or splitting road sections and considering parking bays to avoid excessive grading.

Built Environment

Care must be taken to ensure that the man -made environment complements the City’s natural environment. Further, the various elements that comprise the man-made environment influence how the City looks and the image it presents, as well as how various land uses interact with one another. This section addresses a variety of factors that influence the image of the City from an urban perspective, including streets, connections, building heights and setbacks, signs, utilities, and downtown development. It also addresses the importance of maintaining compatibility of adjacent land uses. A key element is to provide a flexible means of achieving a balance between the natural and manmade environment and the costs associated with ensuring distinctive development.

Goal CDD7: Promote the development of a cohesive, well-defined city.

CDD7A - Strive to maintain well-defined community edges using open space buffers, greenbelts, agricultural lands, stream corridors, and other natural features. Where this is not feasible, utilize City-wide “gateway” treatments through signage and/or identifiable landscape features or other aesthetic elements.

CDD7B - Link special community facilities, parks, and other uses to and through Downtown by establishing clear, access ible, convenient, and attractive pedestrian, bike, and automobile connections where appropriate and feasible.

CDD7C - Strive to develop and adopt a citywide Directional Sign Program by identifying and establishing districts and neighborhoods; incorporating landscape, banners, flags, art, and displays to enhance visual attractiveness and historical and cultural significance that would help define destinations and meet current and future needs of the diverse population in the community.

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27 CDD7D - As appropriate, develop graphic standards and artistic directional signage for local streets, plazas, the river, trails, community centers, and other landmarks focused on local identity, aesthetics, and visibility to establish a high-quality, appropriate, and attractive brand identity and design as a key strategy to enhance the quality of life, the community , and promote tourism an d economic development.

CDD7E - Collaborate with public and private agencies and organizations, as appropriate, to create distinct, fundamental, and enhanced navigational elements that resonate with the community’s identity and vision.

CDD7F - Work with property owners to establish Downtown “gateway” treatments at appropriate locations, and enhance the livability and character of Downtown by establishing a distinct theme for community wayfinding through inclusive and identifiable navigational elements, map kiosks, and pedestrian and off-street signs.

Historic Preservation

The types of cultural resources that meet the definition of historical resources generally consist of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant for their traditional, cultural, and/or historical associations. The City, in partnership with local organizations, has taken steps in the past to reduce the potential impact, demolition, or alteration of historically recognized architectural resources, through the creation of a “candidate list” of potentially historic structures and a “qualified list” of historic structures, the majority of which are located Downtown and in west Redding. This section of the General Plan recognizes the importance of historic preservation, and encourages rehabilitation and preservation through education and the implementation of programs that preserve and promote the inherent character of the local community.

Goal CDD8: Identify and preserve historic resources and structures that reflect Redding’s history.

CDD8A - The City, in partnership with appropriate community partners and organizations, should work to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of historically and architecturally significant districts, buildings, and structures. Utilize and advertise, as appropriate, the availability of the state Mills Act Program, which provides incentives to private property owners to preserve and maintain historic properties.

CDD8B - Consider strengthening historic preservation planning by amending the Historic/Architectural Preservation Ordinance, which will lead to the identification and preservation of historically significant structures and districts and guide new development.

CDD8C - As opportunities allow, collaborate with other public, private, and non- profit agencies to document architecturally and culturally significant buildings and structures, including expanding/refining the City’s Candidate List of Historic Structures and the Q ualified List of Historic Structures to better understand the historic nature of these properties.

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28 CDD8D - Consult and collaborate with other public, private, and non-profit agencies, as staff and funding resources allow, to educate property owners on the importance of preservation through workshops, events, public art projects, and curated architectural heritage site tours.

CDD8E – Consider utilizing designated historical buildings and cultural resources in the City and/or the placement of identifying plaques or other tools, as appropriate, to educate residents and visitors about Redding’s historic resources.

CDD8F – Work with local organizations and property owners to create incentives to encourage the protection and preservation of historic buildings and structures to prevent, to the extent feasible, their demolition.

CDD8G – Consider the development and application of a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District or similar mechanism to protect identified historic districts and ensure that new developments share similar characteristics , to minimize adverse effects that occur through unsuitable development.

CDD8H - Strive to ensure that new developments reflect the existing physical characteristics, building design, streetscape, open space requirements, and urban form that preserve and contribute to the overall character and livability of the established neighborhood.

CDD8I - Encourage “adaptive reuse” of historic structures in instances where the original or existing use is proposed to be changed. Consider utilizing the provisions of the California Building Code related to historic buildings where appropriate to facilitate the conversion of use.

Goal CDD9: Preserve existing community character and fabric and promote the development of livable and cohesive neighborhoods and districts.

CDD9A - Require n ew residential, office , and commercial development to reflect enduring , interesting, and attractive designs, and to provide community amenities, as appropriate.

CDD9B - Consider adopting development guidelines that address, among other things:

• Ensuring that buildings are designed to be attractive assets to the neighborhood and City and exhibit attributes of quality and permanence, minimize the use of blank, unarticulated walls, and include interesting architectural features and details.

• Pedestrian oriented designs and amenities are provided that include, among other items, appropriate scale lighting, benches, landscape, and shade trees.

• Incorporates Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, as appropriate.

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29 Residential Neighborhoods - Infill Development

The density and location of residential land uses are key to effectively implementing the compact urban form and transportation alternatives. Redding is approximately sixty-one square miles in the area and its sprawling development results in a comparatively low urban density of 1,569 people per square mile. The low urban density has an adverse effect on the cost to maintain the City’s infrastructure and services, increasing emergency service response times, and leading to an increased dependence on automobiles and therefore higher rates of pollution than would occur with a more compact urban form. Prioritizing urban infill development to vacant and underutilized parcels in the urban area allows the City to take advantage of the readily available infrastructure and provide opportunities for investment in communities that may be underserved in terms of access to healthy food, affordable housing, jobs, or commerce. This section is aimed at promoting sustainable development concepts that prioritize the development of infill sites and reduce sprawl and the challenges that come with it. As an implementation strategy of this section, the City or individual property owners can initiate rezoning of residential properties to apply parcel -specific densities within the density ranges already establi shed in the General Plan Diagram if necessary to accommodate development and redevelopment plans.

Goal CDD10: Establish a pattern of infill development that:

• Links open space areas to each other and to developed areas such as parks, schools, residences, and commercial developments.

• Promotes mixed-use developments.

• Promotes adaptive reuse of vacant buildings.

• Places of employment, shopping, and other activity centers in or near residential neighborhoods.

• Encourages walking, bicycling, and other public transit use by promoting safe and convenient choices for all. (EJ)

CDD10A - Establish standards for infill projects in existing residential neighborhoods that respect existing neighborhood scale and character as funding allows.

CDD10B - Develop zoning standards, design guidelines, incentives, and an expedited development and building permit application and review process to encourage infill development on vacant and underutilized parcels in the City, as appropriate.

CDD10C - Consider establishing incentives for medium - to high- density, mixed -use developments, where appropriate, with emphasis on Downtown, identified Opportunity Areas, and in the “Mixed- Use Neighborhood Overlay” Districts. Review and amend as necessary the Mixed- Use Neighborhood Overlay zoning district to ensure that it serves to facilitate and incentivize the development of new mixed- use neighborhoods to the extent feasible. (EJ) Packet Pg. 315
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30 CDD10D - Encourage development in the City to include inviting, attractive, accessible, and walkable urban mixed-use neighborhoods combining residential, commercial, recreational, open space, and employment to maximize the use of underused urban lots.

CDD10E - Develop a program to identify and define the vision of infill priority areas, urban nodes, the Opportunity Areas depicted in Figure CDD-5, and the Focus Areas identified in this General Plan, and establish specific development goals and guidelines as appr opriate to ensure that developers of new residential, commercial, and mixed -use developments in these infill priority areas have sufficient guidance to understand the goals of each area. Consider providing incentives to promote development and redevelopment in these areas as appropriate.

CDD10F - When determining the appropriate mix and form of residential, commercial, and recreational uses in infill priority areas , consider the neighborhood’s historical, cultural, and physical characteristics; the community’s needs; parcel depth and size; market and policy demand; and the need to revitalize space, uses, and other physical characteristics.

CDD10G - F acilitate the development of residential uses in conjunction with a mixture of local-serving retail and service uses at appropriate locations by a llowing small neighborhood-serving stores to be established in all residential districts where they will not unduly impact existing neighborhoods , either by establishing appropriate standards or by requiring a discretionary permit.

CDD10H - Endeavor to enhance the quality of life through the development of Third Places projects (social surrounding separate from home and work), and programs combining open space, recreation, entertainment, and shopping, that residents actively seek outside of home and work.

CDD10I - Provide safe and comprehensive transportation facilities with appropriate accessibility standards, consistent with approved transit plans and policies. Pursue incorporation of bicycle and pedestrian routes, public transit stops, and bus shelters into the design of new developments and redevelopment of older projects to help residents access services, commerce, employment, education, and recreation consistent with approved transit plans and policies.

Goal CDD11: Strive to ensure that new residential development is appropriately located and designed and can accommodate a mixture of housing types and uses.

CDD11A - Encourage developers to create new residential developments in infill priority areas that are available to a broad segment of the community . The developments should be pedestrian and bicycle friendly, to make efficient use of available infrastructure and at densities that will help facilitate the provision and use of public transit where it is available. (EJ)

CDD11B - Maximum residential densities within a given range of the land use classifications of this General Plan are appropriate for projects that demonstrate superior design features and amenities and/or the development is an affordable housing project that is supported by financial aid or other assistance provided by the City of Redding. Site constraints may dictate that the maximum number of residential dwelling units allowed by the General Plan classification for a given parcel of land may not be realized.

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31 CDD11C - Consider developing form-based codes specific to infill priority areas and developing small lot zoning standards for existing lots below the City’s minimum lot size to facilitate residential development in infill priority areas.

CDD11D - Explore options for incentivizing parcel assemblage in infill priority areas to support residential and mixed-use developments.

CDD11E – Facilitate, to the extent feasible, the construction of new affordable housing units that are within walking distance of transit, everyday services, schools, and employment centers. (EJ)

CDD11F - Establish objective residential design standards that address such items as natural features, visibility of structures, building design features such as massing, articulation, roof form, street presentation , garage placement, usable open space, access, and the relationship to surrounding uses.

CDD11G - Continue to allow residential developments to include a mix of residential densities and dwelling types, provided that the proposed development is in scale with the neighborhood and that the total dwelling unit count is consis tent with the applicable General Plan density range depicted on the General Plan Diagram.

CDD11H - Strive to create diverse housing options for all income levels in infill priority areas, by encouraging commercial centers to combine residential uses and increase the site potential. (EJ)

CDD11I - Amend the Zoning Ordinance as may be necessary to provide opportunities for such uses as daycare facilities, places of worship, residential care facilities for the elderly, public and private schools, small grocery stores, and other neighborhood- serving uses to be established in appropriate residential neighborhoods, provided that they are located and designed to be compatible with the neighborhood. (EJ)

CDD11J - Encourage the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in single -family residential districts , consistent with State law , to increase the housing stock and provide more affordable housing options in support of the goals of the Housing Element. (EJ)

CDD11K - Provide opportunities to develop multiple-family housing throughout the community, and especially near arterial streets, Downtown, maj or commercial areas, and neighborhood commercial areas. (EJ)

Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement

As part of its efforts to foster community pride and strengthen community identity, the City intends to support measures that improve and maintain healthy neighborhoods. Signs of a healthy neighborhood include clean streets, low crime rates, attractive buildings and yards, and active and responsible residents. While a city government cannot create such a neighborhood by itself, it can implement policies that establish the framework necessary for neighborhoods to develop and Packet Pg. 317
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32 improve. The policies listed below are intended to aid the efforts of citizens seeking to enhance the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

Goal CDD11: Develop new neighborhoods that are attractive, healthy, safe, and well - maintained.

CDD12A - E stablish design standards for new development that will create more livable and aesthetically-pleasing neighborhoods, as funding allows. Promote compatibility between land uses by minimizing impacts to privacy, views, and noise and protecting against intrusions of non- neighborhood traffic.

CDD12B - Where topography, creeks, or other natural features cannot be used, utilize the circulation system and the pedestrian and bicycle pathway sys tems and/or other appropriate transition features as important structural elements to define neighborhoods and districts.

CDD12C - Support efforts to involve neighborhoods to address safety and maintenance issues and foster a sense of identity and pride by encouraging the following types of activities:

• Volunteer services.

• Public parks and facilities renovations.

• Neighborhood clean-up programs.

• Neighborhood activity and safety notification programs.

• Neighborhood watch programs.

• Social interaction.

CDD12D - Promote stronger neighborhood/school partnerships, including joint use of City and school facilities wherever feasible. (EJ)

CDD12E - Establish priorities for infrastructure improvements , based in part on neighborhood needs for those areas that can most benefit from such improvements given documented infrastructure issues, as funding becomes available. (EJ)

CDD12F - New developments should consider their contextual setting, ensuring appropriate transition in scale, character, and aesthetics of existing neighborhoods and their surroundings.

CDD12G - New development projects should provide gradual transitions between multiple-family and single -family districts and between commercial and residential districts , by considering appropriate techniques such as:

• Density.

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33 • Intensity transitions.

• Landscape buffers.

• Trails.

• Building placement.

• Height transitions.

CDD12H - Strive to ensure adequate street and landscape maintenance, law enforcement, code enforcement, litter, and graffiti control to provide safe and attractive neighborhoods for residents.

CDD12I - Where appropriate, endeavor to establish effective community engagement and targeted strategies such as in-person and virtual meetings, online forums, and surveys to educate and engage community members to communicate their conditions or concerns and be active participants in the decision-making process. Such meetings could address such topics as:

• Mobility and literacy challenges.

• Language barriers.

• Access to technology.

• Limitations on availability due to family and work responsibilities. (EJ)

Commercial Land Use Guidelines

One of the primary goals of the General Plan is to create a balanced economic base that will provide a full range of employment opportunities for Redding's residents. In order to meet this goal, an appropriate amount of commercial and industrial land should be designated in a variety of locations, that are sufficiently close to be well-connected to residential neighborhoods that can attract and accommodate the widest range of potential businesses. The industrial component is addressed in the Economic Development Element of this General Plan.

Within the City's economic development strategy, a careful balance also needs to be maintained between attracting new businesses and protecting the economic vitality of other parts of Redding, particularly the Downtown area. Significant effort and investment have gone into and will continue to be put into revitalizing the heart of the City. Therefore, it is essential that other land use decisions reinforce that objective.

In addition to providing employment opportunitie s and tax revenues, commercial and industrial land uses can also have a significant impact on the appearance and image of a community. Careful planning is necessary to ensure that unsightly strip development patterns and visual clutter, such as can occur w ith inappropriate or excessive signage, are not perpetuated. A contextually - appropriate mix of primary businesses and uses, incorporation of plazas, and gathering places Packet Pg. 319
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34 within nonresidential development projects can be used to provide additional opportuni ties for individuals to interact and foster a greater sense of community. The appearance of nonresidential development projects can also be improved through the implementation of basic design guidelines.

All of these actions combined will contribute to the successful integration of commercial and industrial land uses and the overall goal of improving the attractiveness of the City.

Goal CDD13: Designate retail commercial lands in appropriate locations to meet the present and future diverse needs of Redding’s residents and visitors and to maintain the City’s economic vitality.

CDD13A - Ensure commercial lands identified for future development meet the ex isting and projected market demand for local, community, and regional commercial activity. Consider requiring the following information be provided with proposals to amend the General Plan Diagram:

• Proposed amendments to establish additional retail comme rcial sites, not initiated by the Planning Commission or the City Council, will be considered appropriate when it is demonstrated that there is a need for such site(s) within a 5 -year time horizon. All applicants seeking such amendment to the General Plan Diagram generally of two acres or larger in area should provide a detailed analysis that demonstrates that the approval of the amendment will help to implement goals and policies of the General Plan in two or more of the following areas:

o Provides needed neighborhood services to an otherwise underserved geographic area in a manner that complements adjacent existing or planned development.

o Accommodates a mix of uses in addition to commercial use at an appropriate location as addressed by the policies of this General Plan.

o Provides opportunities for regional commercial development at an appropriate location and scale in accordance with the policies of this General Plan.

The parameters of the analysis shall be determined by the Director of Development Services based on the characteristics of each site. Demonstrating only that a particular location would be economically viable for an intended use will not constitute, in and of itself, sufficient grounds for approval of a General Plan amendment.

• Applications to amend the classification of an existing site intended to provide neighborhood services to another use should demonstrate, through an appropriate analysis as determined by the Director of Development Services, that the proposed amendment will further the goals and policies of the General Plan related to future housing and neighborhood or community-level retail and related services.

CDD13B - Provide sufficient opportunity to satisfy the retail market demand by allowing a range of site sizes and locations, while ensuring , to the extent feasible, that reclassification of land for commercial uses will not:

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35 • Conflict with policies that encourage multiple-family uses in close proximity to retail and service uses and along transportation corridors.

• Conflict with policies of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.

• Reduce the supply of multiple -family lands as necessary to satisfy the long -term housing needs for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households in the community.

CDD13C - Encourage redevelopment of existing commercial properties for regional -scale commercial uses by considering General Plan amendments on sites less than 15 acres, where redevelopment will result in the following, as appropriate:

• Development that conforms to current development standards and criteria by eliminating most, if not all, nonconforming site conditions on an existing site or center. • The assembly of predominantly developed commercial properties, the redevelopment of which will result in a more efficient land use pattern and contemporary site design, such as the use of common driveways, parking fields, landscape, and public areas within the development.

• Unique site designs, such as multiple stories, a mix of uses, unique architecture, and/or similar elements, are encouraged to achieve the intent of this policy, which includes the potential for the development of regional commercial uses that will result in significant site upgrades.

• The use is compatible with surrounding land uses.
• The use does not eliminate potential neighborhood shopping opportunities that reduce vehicle trips or provide neighborhood services and identity.

CDD13D - Consider , among other factors, the following site characteristics when designating lands for retail commercial uses:

• Location on an arterial street, preferably at street intersections.

• Provision of sufficient depth that will allow a cohesive/clustered development style instead of separate uses developed in a linear fashion along the street.

• Location within, or adjacent to, existing or planned concentrations of population.

CDD13E Require overall development plans for all shopping centers and regional centers be approved before allow ing the development of individual uses within a planned center as appropriate. It is desirable that site and building design reflect excellence and quality and be compatible with surrounding development.

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36 CDD13F - Require regional centers (i.e., those regional commercial districts that include multiple main tenants) include a mix of uses such as recreation, specialty retail, restaurants, offices, accommodations for transit services, and public uses, where appropriate.

Goal CDD14: Encourage project development that is compatible with surrounding properties, and which improves the image of the City.

CDD14A - Establish design and performance standards for commercial development as may be appropriate to ensure that building and site design are vibrant, convenient, attractive, and are compatible with the surroundings in terms of scale, mass, building patterns, building details, location, and visibility of parking, signage, and landscape and enhance view s from major streets and other public areas.

CDD14B - Require that the design of large commercial projects, shopping centers, and regional scale developments incorporate plazas, courtyards, and other outdoor gathering places, pedestrian connections and appropriate amenities through parking lots, and pedestrian connections to adjacent residential neighborhoods, as appropriate.

CDD14C - Strive to facilitate and promote the development of commercial mixed- use centers at strategic locations that are walkable and/or bikeable and well connected by transit to enhance community access.

CDD14D - Consider designating commercial -zoned land as mixed- use, provided it would not change or impact the existing primary uses, to facilitate the following:

• Provide community facilities for residents with diverse needs.

• Enhance the existing use.

• Provide pedestrian and bicycle connections.

• Provide housing opportunities.

CDD14E - Consider creating mixed-use codes for use in commercial -use-dominated areas that allow for residential units, business support uses, public and private amenities, child- care, restaurants and retail goods, and services that serve the employees of these businesses and the others nearby.

CDD14F - Utilize a neighborhood-informed approach in determining the appropriate mix and form of commercial uses in infill priority areas. Encourage existing commercial centers to add residential and other appropriate uses, taking advantage of available land, services, and parking to enhance community needs.

CDD14G - As resources permit, review the Municipal Code’s nonresidential parking requirements to ensure that an adequate number of spaces are provided for each use without requiring more spaces than projected to be needed. Consider amending the Municipal Code to Packet Pg. 322
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37 establish the maximum number of spaces that can be provided for each use so as to avoid construction of unneeded spaces and to improve parking lot shade from trees and/or photovoltaic structures to reduce heat impacts.

Signs

Signs play a vital role in identifying business locations for the traveling public. However, excess or poorly designed and placed signs can detract significantly from the community. Expensive, well-designed signs can be rendered useless if there is too much visual clutter that drowns out the functionality of individual signs, or if a sign next door blocks its viewability. Typically, the cure to this has been to install larger, more powerful signs to compete for the motorists’ eyes. The end results are sign clutter , damage to the building façade , loss of community , wasted advertising effort, and, potentially, greater cost for businesses.

Goal CDD15: Work to reduce sign clutter along the City’s arterial streets while respecting businesses’ need to identify their location to the traveling public.

CDD15A - Endeavor to reduce the visual clutter and promote a continuous, distinctive, and well- coordinated master sign program in select commercial corridors.

CDD15B - Require new developments to include landscape and signage plans along with other project details during the pre-application and/or formal application process for review.

CDD15C - The design and size of signs in established neighborhoods should fit within the architectural order of the façade and do not obscure or damage the integrity of the building.

Streets

The memories or impressions that one has of a city are often based on what is viewed from inside a car. Because streets and their immediate surroundings (streetscapes) are important to visitors and residents, it is important to recogniz e their value beyond just transportation and vehicle safety.

Streets shape the community in profound ways and create vital links among neighborhoods and between commercial and other nonresidential areas. The pattern of streets in a city, their width and design elements —like sidewalks, curbs, and landscape —are an integral part of creating an attractive and desirable community.

Arterial streets should be constructed with sufficient visual amenities to improve the experience of both vehicle passengers and pedestrians. Generally, this requires the use of landscape to break up and soften the street scene by utilizing landscaped medians and sidewalks surrounded by appropriate landscape and an established tree canopy.

Goal CDD16: Improve the visual attractiveness of the City’s arterial and collector streets; encourage walking, biking, and public transit use, and make these transportation options safe and convenient choices for all.

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38 CDD16A - Street tree- planting should be a unifying visual element along the streets ; consider establishing a program to retrofit existing arterial streets to include median and street- side landscape.

CDD16B - Obtain sufficient right-of-way for sidewalks, street -side and median landscape, and necessary utilities along new arterial and collector streets with development approval. Install such improvements with the construction of the streets where appropriate.

CDD16C - Support neighborhood and community -initiated landscape processes to facilitate the development of street-side landscape and pedestrian facility improvements.

CDD16D - Enhance efforts to screen unattractive or distracting elements with landscape to alter the effect of large retaining walls, large parking lots, bleak surfaces, and unattra ctive views by considering appropriate amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the development review process.

CDD16E - Consider adopting and implementing a Master Street Plan, identifying the hierarchy of streets and appropriate streetscape elements that also considers the requirements of emergency response personnel. A Master Plan may include such items as:

• Traffic calming features and design treatment (e.g., bike boxes, barriers, distinct pavement features, delineated markers and reflective paint, medians, etc.).

• Lighting layout (e.g., identify any needed changes to current street light spacing standards and equipment to ensure adequate sidewalk/pedestrian area lighting, use of pedestrian scale-lighting techniques, etc.).

• Height, spacing, and scale of street fixtures and furniture.

• Width and paving materials for sidewalks.

• Signage and public art.

• Ground-level businesses to support.

• Street connectivity.

• Landscape and street trees with root barriers, in compliance with a comprehensive Tree Plan.

CDD16F - Consider establishing a comprehensive landscape and vegetation management program that incorporates the City’s urban landscape and open space lands to enhance the landscape aesthetic of the City and more effectively protects the community from wildfire hazards. The program could be responsible for the following and additional activities as may be appropriate:

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39 • Overseeing the City’s street tree program, including recommendations on appropriate trees and long-term maintenance.

• Reviewing and approval of landscape plans developed in conjunction with private development activities such as commercial and office developments, residential planned developments, proposed landscape maintenance districts, stormwater detention basins, and similar developments and facilities.

• Reviewing and considering, in concert with appropriate public safety agencies, vegetation modifications and long -term management plans in Redding’s wildland-urban interface areas to protect new and existing developments from wildfire.

• Identifying and seeking local, State, and federal funds as well as grants and other financial resources to accomplish the above activities.

Residential Streets

Residential streets offer their own unique set of challenges to enhance visual quality. There should be variety in the streets, both in width and design. Short streets with low traffic volumes should be relatively narrow, perhaps with parking restricted to one side only. Higher-level residential streets (also known as “collector streets”), while wider, should not have excessive width; visual interest for both vehicle passengers and pedestrians can be enhanced through the use of detached sidewalks (or “parkways”). Parkways should be of sufficient width to allow for tree planting as well as utility trenches if required.

The width of a street’s paving often correlates with how fast a driver will feel safe to drive. Streets that are unnecessarily wide tend to encourage faster travel. Since slower traffic is desirable in residential areas, allowing narrower street widths and/or installing appropriate “traffic-calming” mechanisms can help accomplish that goal.

Goal CDD17: Provide residential streets that are designed to reduce vehicle speed, that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use, and that are aesthetically pleasing.

CDD17A - Allow a variety of residential street widths and designs to be incorporated into new residential developments based on the function of the various streets. Pavement width should generally be limited to the minimum necessary to adequately meet circulation demands and emergency vehicle access.

CDD17B - Encourage new neighborhoods to incorporate detached sidewalks and to establish landscaped “parkways” between curb and sidewalk. Continuous and consistent tree planting to form canopy closure is encouraged.

CDD17C - To minimize speed and cut-through traffic, consider the use of visual design techniques such as:

• Narrowing at intersections by creating bulb-outs and median refuges.

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40 • Diversion of traffic.

• Landscaping and neighborhood greenways.

• Utilizing pedestrian-level streetlights.

• Modifying straight, long, and wide sections.

CDD17D - To create safer residential streets for pedestrians and cyclists, consider utilizing safety criteria such as the following measures while also considering the needs of emergency response agencies:

• Pedestrian-scale shade trees.

• Attractive streetscape.

• Distinct paved surfaces.

• Lighting.

• Street furniture.

• Street crossings.

• Traffic calming features.

CDD17E - As appropriate, insulate residential areas through intense landscaping, parks or smaller open spaces, sound walls, and other screening devices from the noise, pollution, and physical danger of heavy traffic in concert with measures identified in the Noise Element.

Goal CDD18: Reduce the visual impact of utilities and communication facilities.

CDD18A - Place new electric distribution lines underground in new development where appropriate.

CDD18B - Place existing overhead distribution lines underground upon development of the abutting property where appropriate.

CDD18C - Consider establishing a mechanism to systematically replace underground distribution lines in existing neighborhoods and commercial areas as funding sources are identified.

CDD18D - The design and location of pump/lift stations, electric substations, backflow prevention devices, traffic controllers, electric boxes, and similar utility facilities should be designed to minimize noise and visual impacts to the community.

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41 Community Building Height and the Relationship Between Buildings and Streets

Building Heights

The location of tall buildings plays an important role in establishing the basic urban form of the community. Tall buildings can define important geographical areas, such as its Downtown, and can be a catalyst for redevelopment. Significant job and housing opportunities also can result from the development of more intensive buildings. Properly designed and placed, tall buildings can lead to an increase in vitality in an area. To accomplish this, the massing of taller buildings should be integrated into surrounding development; they should create an elegant rather than a bulky form; and they should make a positive contribution to the public realm, urban form, and skyline.

The General Plan seeks to concentrate the tallest buildings in the Downtown area to accomplish a number of critical community objectives. However, it also recognizes that there are important commercial corridors where buildings taller than the typical four-story limit are desired to provide:

• Visitor services, such as hotels/motels.

• Residential opportunities.

• Mixed-use opportunities.

• A catalyst for redevelopment of aging commercial districts.

• Opportunities for new convention facilities.

The Downtown Focus Area, Hilltop/Dana Drive Focus Area, and the North Market Street Focus Area all have unique values that can be enhanced by “mid-rise” and “high-rise” buildings as these areas redevelop over time. Figure CDD-6, Community Building Heights, in conjunction with the above-noted Focus Area descriptions, policies, and maps, establishes the appropriate locations for these buildings in Redding. For purposes of this General Plan, “mid-rise” refers to buildings with habitable floors up to 75 feet above the ground. This height will typically accommodate six -story buildings, depending on their design.

Considerable flexibility should be provided for the design of roof elements, mechanical penthouses, and other elements to exceed that height and add visual interest to the buildings. No height limit should be established for downtown high-rise buildings. Additionally, increased heights may be appropriate for projects within the Stillwater Business Park, consistent with the goals and policies of the City’s Economic Development Element.

Street Setbacks

The height of a building and the distance that it is set back from the street play an important role in the overall character of a community. For instance, the presence of tall buildings can draw attention to certain districts in the City as viewed from major thoroughfares. Buildings constructed close to the street can contribute to establishing an urban feel in Downtown or, with greater Packet Pg. 327
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42 setbacks, a suburban feel to areas outside of Downtown. For Redding, taller buildings with minimal setbacks should be encouraged Downtown to distinguish it from othe r commercial districts and to help provide an urban “heart” for the City. Major thoroughfares will generally have larger setbacks; with the buildings shorter in stature. Minimal setbacks may also be appropriate for new mixed-use districts that are contemplated by this Plan.

Goal CDD19: Establish building setbacks and heights that reflect the role and character of the various districts of the City.

CDD19A - Consider establishing appropriate standards for buildings, massing, height, and setbacks for residential and commercial developments on arterial and collector streets that will define and reinforce the character of development districts in the city, while respecting cultural and historical landmarks and places of interest.

CDD19B - Utilize Figure CDD-6, in conjunction with the appropriate Focus Area maps and policies, to establish the appropriate locations for “mid-rise” and “ high-rise” buildings in the community. High-rise buildings are only appropriate in the Downtown core area.

CDD19C - Consi der establishing appropriate design standards and criteria for mid- rise and high-rise buildings. The standards and criteria should address, among other items, the following:

• Setbacks, step -backs, architectural design, massing, scale, form, site design, and transparency.

• Definition and support of adjacent streets and open spaces.

• Integration with other buildings and open space on the block or in the area.

• Provision of high-quality pedestrian amenities.

• Recognition of the importance and role of the thr ee main parts of tall buildings: the base, middle (shaft), and top.

• Application of Building Code and other appropriate safety requirements.

Public Art

Art expresses the social and cultural history and character of the community and enlivens the community’s vision. It creates a stronger public identity and boosts the economy and tourism by attracting and engaging visitors. The City recognizes the importan ce of public art and, over the years, has commissioned artists locally and from across the world to create masterpieces that have become Redding identity. The Sundial Bridge across the Sacramento River is a major part of Redding’s identity today and a great example of how infrastructure can be conceived as public art.

This section elaborates on the need to attract the creative community by incorporating art into building and neighborhood design and engaging the community through education and outreach on the importance of public art.

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43 Goal CDD20: Enliven the public domain by promoting excellence in public art as a means of transforming public spaces, providing context and relevance, and contributing to community interest and pride.

CDD20A - Utilize public art to create identifiable districts, places, and special locations in the public domain by:

• Encouraging the integration of art into the architecture of municipal structures, facilities, parks, open spaces, and other public areas.

• Involving artists and specialized design professionals in the design, implementation, and integration of art in public projects.

CDD20B - Continue to identify opportunities for public art in neighborhoods, specifically Downtown, and reinforce place-keeping goals by commissioning artwork that is themed, visually distinctive, and associated with the identity, history, and diversity of the city and specific neighborhoods.

CDD20C - Promote public art as an urban beautification effor t, engaging and partnering with artists, design professionals, galleries, museums, architects, art professionals, urban planners, universities, community members, businesses, and other stakeholders in prioritizing and working on art projects in the city as funding allows.

CDD20D - Strive to attract and encourage the creative community to contribute to the City’s cultural and economic enhancement by developing flexible live -work spaces, incentivizing and funding art programs, and commissioning public art that reinforces the City’s identity.

CDD20E - Consider allocating funding for public art and providing incentives for all businesses and private developments that install public art or incorporate custom artistic elements in their design.

CDD20F - Involve the community through outreach activities and education about the importance of public art and specific art project initiatives, as appropriate.

CDD20G - Employ public art as a mechanism to create a more walkable and bikeable City.

Support art installations and performance-based events in areas of increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

CDD20H - Consider blank façades, light poles, medians, utility boxes, mosaic fountains, railings, fire hydrants, parking strips, and underpasses along arterials and automobile-dominated areas for large, prominent public art.

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44 medians, utility boxes, mosaic fountains, railings, fire hydrants, parking strips, and underpasses along arterials and automobile-dominated areas for large, prominent public art.

Administration and Implementation

The General Plan Diagram identifies the general distribution of various land use classifications throughout the Planning Area. Because of the scale, it may be difficult to determine the precise location of boundaries between map land use classifications and/or the actual extent of hazard areas associat ed with steep slopes or flooding. In some instances, more than one land use classification may be applied to a parcel of land, requiring that the appropriate mix of uses and allowable density be determined on an individual basis. In order to streamline minor interpretations of the General Plan Diagram and reduce the need for General Plan amendments in such circumstances, the City of Redding has established the following policies for land use administration procedures.

Goal CDD20: Ensure proper and efficient administration of the General Plan Diagram.

CDD21A - Permit the Director, Board of Administrative Review, or Planning Commission to reconcile land use classification boundaries to coincide with legal parcel boundaries and actual flood and slope areas provided that land use compatibility is maintained, that the integrity of each land use district is maintained and that there will be no adverse impacts of such boundary adjustment. Such actions will not constitute a General Plan amendment.

CDD21B - Allow the Planning Commission to determine the appropriate mix and density of development on parcels shown on the General Plan Diagram as divided into two or more land use classifications based on policies of the General Plan. Such actions will not constitute a General Plan amendment.

A routine review of the General Plan is critical if the City is to ensure that the Plan continues to be consistent with community values, social and economic trends, and changing technology. Further, a routine review of the Plan can identify how well the City implements the policies of the Plan.

The following policy addresses a review of the General Plan.

Goal CDD22: Provide for ongoing implementation of the General Plan.

CDD22A - Conduct periodic reviews of the General Plan’s goals, policies, and Diagram, as appropriate, to meet the General Plan Annual Progress Requirements of the Government Code Section 65400 that requires staff to “investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or an element of the General Plan, to serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open -space land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the General Plan.” The Planning Commission and the City Council shall receive a staff update on the Implementation of the General Plan periodically, principally focusing on the following:

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45 • Actions are undertaken in the previous year to carry out the implementation programs of the Plan.

• Satisfy the requirements of Public Resources Code 21081.6 for a mitigating monitoring program in addition to the General Plan Annual Progress Report requirements of the Government Code Section 65400.

• A briefing on new and continuing funding sources that are available to help implement the General Plan, and the steps the staff is taking to pursue them.

Focus Areas

Each of the identified Focus Areas (Figures CDD-7 through CDD-16) is discussed separately in this section. It shows how the existing character of each area has been influenced by previous development and how new development can be channeled to resolve existing problems or capitalize on opportunities. City policies that direct future development and capital improvements in each area are presented where appropriate. Policies discussed within the text of each Focus Area are illustrated by accompanying diagrams.

Downtown Focus Area

The Downtown area includes Redding’s original town site, which was platted in 1872. The early vitality of the town was spurred by railroad activity as well as copper and gold mines located north of the town. Downtown still contains a number of early-century buildings, while the oldest neighborhoods in the City are located nearby. Construction of the Downtown Mall in 1973 significantly changed the face and vehicular circulation patterns of the Downtown Core.

Retail activity Downtown began to falter with the construction of Interstate 5, which bypassed the Downtown business district. As new retail businesses located (and existing businesses relocated) near freeway interchanges, Downtown retail activity began to give way to more and more office uses. Over the past several years, a very strong interes t has developed in creating a modern and distinctive Downtown that is the social, governmental, office, and cultural center of the community, while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere.

To encourage this evolution to continue, new development Downtown should assume a different character than new development elsewhere in the City. It should present a more urban character, by ensuring that the most intense, tallest, and most interesting buildings in Redding are located in and around the Downtown Core. Such buildings can take many forms, from those that provide a mix of retail, office, and residential uses, which is the preferred Downtown Core development type, to the stand-alone office and residential buildings.

Downtown offers many opportunities for the development of urban- style buildings, represented by “mid-rise” and “high-rise” structures. For purposes of this General Plan, “mid-rise” refers to buildings with habitable floors up to 75 feet above the ground. This height will typically accommodate a six -story building, depending on its design. Considerable flexibility should be provided for the design of roof elements, mechanical penthouses, and other elements to exceed Packet Pg. 331
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46 that height and add visual interest to the buildings. No height limit should be established for downtown high-rise buildings.

Mid-rise building development is appropriate in those areas that “ring” the Downtown Core, while high-rise development is appropriate in the Core area itself ( Figure CDD-6). Mid-rise buildings will provide a t ransition from existing two - and three- story structures on the periphery of the Downtown to the future high-rise buildings in the Downtown Core. It also will provide an appropriate height transition from nearby residential uses. The design of these new buildings will be critical if they are to be a positive addition to Downtown and contribute to the desired pedestrian setting of the area. Goal 18 of this Element and its various policies address community building height, and call for the development of design guidelines for mid-rise and high-rise buildings that can be used to ensure that these buildings provide the positive image to the community that Redding seeks.

Despite encouraging the development of a modern and intense downtown area, Downtown Redding should be a place for pedestrians. Instead of setting buildings far back from the street, they should be close to the street. Instead of buildings being far apart, they should be close together and continuous. Ground- floor uses should be active, including retail, restaurants, and entertainment. Buildings should be designed so that people are protected from the weather by using overhangs, shade structures, and canopy trees. The design should encourage mid-block pedestrian circulation by utilizing and improving existing alleyways. Buildings should have several doors for people to enter shops and businesses, instead of a few doors with large expanses of blank walls.

The ground floors of buildings should have clear windows so that inside activity is visible to people on the street, rather than mirrored glass or opaque walls. Building designs should allow for display windows and other areas of interest to encourage pedestrians to walk around and shop. Public spaces should be considered an integral element of the d esign of taller buildings, especially with high-rise structures.

To create the desired pedestrian atmosphere, on -street parking will be retained Downtown. Only limited amounts of parking should be located on individual lots. Most parking will be clustered in common lots or structures. When parking structures are developed, they should include retail frontages on the ground floor. Parking garages without retail frontage have the same impact as large blank walls—neither presents a pedestrian orientation. These and other design components are included in the Downtown Specific Plan.

The Downtown Focus Area includes provisions intended to:

• Encourage redevelopment in the area to establish Downtown as the office, entertainment, government, and cultural center of the City.

• Ensure that ample land is available Downtown for multiple-family development.

• Establish Downtown as an active, pedestrian-oriented district.

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D1. Ensure that new development is consistent with, and furthers the goals of, the Downtown Redding Specific Plan.

• Encourage high-rise office building developers to provide space for retail businesses to locate on the ground floors of buildings located in the commercial areas of the Downtown core.

• Encourage development in the Downtown area to include a mix of mid- rise and high-rise office buildings, consistent with Goal CDD18 and Figure CDD-6. Encourage mid-rise and high-rise buildings in the Core area to include a mix of commercial and residential uses.

• Provide Downtown entry features at strategic locations where appropriate.

• Facilitate redevelopment of the Union Pacific property into a unified, mixed-use, and/or cultural/entertainment complex which features ample public amenities and attractive streetscapes.
• Residential density should not be limited in the Downtown Core.

• Promote development similar to that of garden apartments north and east of the Pine Street School; recognize the potential of the school to be the hub of neighborhood activity.

• Allow outdoor uses such as restaurant seating, flower sales, and similar activities on private property and, where appropriate, on public property.

• Regularly assess the implementation of the Specific Plan and undertake amendments as necessary to ensure its vision is realized.

North Market Street Focus Area

At one time the principal visitor -serving area in Redding, this portion of Old Highway 99 was known as the “Miracle Mile.” With the construction of Interstate 5 in the 1970s, through traffic was diverted away from this area, and visitor services were provided at more convenient freeway interchange locations. While the Miracle Mile has languished over the years, it is poised once again to be a prime location for visitor services, as well as for housing, to meet the diverse needs of the community. The impetus for this revival is the completion of the world-class Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, and the McConnell Arboretum. The City’s riverfront regional park—Lake Redding/Caldwell Park —is also adjacent to the Miracle Mile corridor. From this location near the Sacramento River, visitors, as well as those who will reside along the corridor, will be able to walk a short distance to these major attractions, making it a very convenient location to enjoy th ese first-class facilities. Turtle Bay School is ideally situated to be the neighborhood school for children from kindergarten through the eighth grade whose families choose to live in a more urban environment rather than the single -family style that typif ies Redding’s residential areas.

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48 In order to fully realize its potential, allowable land uses, and the physical arrangement of those uses, will be critically important. Equally importan t will be the design of new development on properties that will redevelop over time. Commercial uses should include lodging, restaurants, and small tourist-serving shops. Medium-density residential uses, configured in a mixed- use fashion, with retail and se rvice uses, should be introduced to the corridor. Mid- rise buildings are encouraged on the east side of North Market Street, which will allow tenants on that side to take advantage of views of the river, the Sundial Bridge, and the McConnell Arboretum without impacting existing residential neighborhoods. New development should be unique, well-designed, include amenities that complement the attributes of this Focus Area, and incorporate a substantial landscape. The street-side landscape provided by the new development should complement the plant palette established with the construction of Market Street medians. Planters should also be appropriately scaled for an urban landscape. Signage should be understated.

The expansion of existing automobile-oriented uses and the introduction of new automobile sales or service use should be limited so that the vision of remaking the corridor can be attained.

North Market Street Development Guidelines

• Prepare a comprehensive design plan for the corridor that incorporates landscape features, building design, and architectural materials as funding permits.

• Encourage visitor-serving uses such as hotels, motels, restaurants, and small retail shops.

• Work with property owners to provide landscaping along the street frontages where feasible; develop a unified plan for landscape improvements.

• Consider seeking funding to establish a pedestrian trail along Sulphur Creek upstream of Market Street; explore options and funding for a pedestrian crossing of North Market Street.
• In consideration of the many scenic and recreational attributes in the Focus Area, allow the development of mid-rise buildings along the east side of North Market Street. Ideally, these projects will contain a mix of commercial, lodging, and residential uses.

• Allow the development of new automobile -oriented uses and the expansion of existing automobile-oriented uses only on the west side of North Market Street, between Quartz Hill Road and Arboretum Drive. New automobile sales and service use and limited expansion of such existing uses elsewhere in the Focus Area should be strongly discouraged.

Riverfront Focus Area

The Park Marina riverfront area is one of the most visible waterfront areas within the community.

Its proximity to Downtown and Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum by the River makes the area a perfect location for water-oriented businesses and tourist or recreation-related facilities. Because of the unique nature of this area and the importance its development will have on the community, it is appropriate that the Specific Plan be revisited.

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• Strive to ensure that development within the Park Marina area is designed to maximize the unique opportunities created by its riverfront location and complement deve lopment activities within the Downtown and Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum by the River.

• Development in the Park Marina area should be designed to retain and integrate natural features associated with the riverfront to the fullest extent possible.

• Development in the Park Marina area should complement the Downtown Specific Plan, the Civic Center, and planned development activities at Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum by the River.

• Regularly assess the implementation of the entire Redding Riverfront Specific Plan area and undertake amendments as necessary to ensure its vision is realized over time.

Magnolia Neighborhood Focus Area

The Magnolia Neighborhood is among the oldest neighborhoods in Redding. The neighborhood is replete with examples of tur n-of-the-century to post -World War II era architecture, including California Bungalows, Craftsman style, Prairie style, and Mediterranean Revival, among others.

In response to declining housing stock and the establishment of high- density land uses that wer e clearly incompatible with the neighborhood, the City adopted the “Magnolia Neighborhood Plan” in 1976. This plan reduced allowable residential densities to prevent the construction of additional high-density apartment projects while establishing a moderate, multiple-family residential density throughout the neighborhood. This strategy has met with some success but has also generated some concerns. As a positive, the construction of additional three - to four-story apartment complexes was halted. However, s everal very large and dense multiple- family developments have been constructed at numerous locations in the neighborhood that are out of scale and incompatible with adjacent properties which could have a negative impact on maintaining the original and unique housing stock in the immediate vicinity. This is to say that the emergence of very dense apartments in the neighborhood may have acted as a disincentive for residents to make investments in upgrading existing homes due to the uncertainty of what may be constructed nearby.

It is the policy of this Plan to recognize and preserve the single -family housing stock in the Magnolia Neighborhood. To that end, the General Plan Diagram depicts the entire Neighborhood as single -family, notwithstanding the existing multiple-family uses. The following policies recognize existing multiple-family uses and much of the multiple-family zoning where it currently exists in the neighborhood, but restrict the manner in which those units can be reconstructed in the event of severe damage or destruction. The intent is to ensure that any new multiple -family construction in the neighborhood is compatible with the area to the maximum extent feasible.

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50 Magnolia Neighborhood Focus Area Development Guidelines

• Conserve and enhance the Magnolia Neighborhood, as depicted on the Focus Area Diagram, as a “Single-Family Residential” area.

• Maintain “Multiple-Family” zoning only for existing apartment complexes. Rezone areas that are predomina ntly “Single-Family” to a single -family mixed district that accommodates existing and new uses such as multiple single -family dwellings on a lot, guesthouses, and second units.

• Establish standards for alterations or reconstruction of existing multiple-family structures to ensure neighborhood compatibility with respect to character, height, mass, form, setbacks, and materials.

California-Trinity Focus Area

This Focus Area is generally bounded by Center Street to the west, Riverside Drive to the north, an alley to the east, and Trinity Street to the south. This small neighborhood may be among the oldest neighborhoods in Redding with the maps creating the lots recorded in 1900 and 1901, similar to the Magnolia neighborhood to the west. The neighborhood includes a variety of architectural styles including Bungalows, Craftsman-style, and others. The neighborhood is mixed, being predominantly single-family in nature, although s everal apartment buildings and vacant commercial properties are located here. The neighborhood is also home to a historic church, located at the corner of Trinity and California Streets. Originally home to the Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, this small Gothic Revival church, erected in 1894, is the oldest house of worship in Redding.

The majority of the neighborhood is zoned for high-density residential uses, (20 units per acre) although the southern boundary is within the Downtown Redding Specific Plan’s “Downtown Mixed-Use District.” These land use classifications could result in significant changes to the neighborhood being made if and when properties redevelop in accordance with current zoning.

This could result in a loss of the unique nature of the tree-lined neighborhood. In 2022, approximately one-third of the properties in the Focus Area were owner-occupied.

California-Trinity Development Guidelines

• Seek opportunities to partner with agencies and organizations to determine the historic significance of the neighborhood and its structures.

• Consider establishing a historic district overlay or other mechanisms if it is determined that such designation is warranted for all or a portion of the neighborhood.

• Consider developing and implementing guidelines to ensure that property redevelopment is done in a manner that is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of scale, architecture, location of parking, etc.

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51 • Work with property owners to place any identified historic structures, particularly the historic church, to secure status on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and/or the City of Redding Register of Qualified Historic Structures. Seeking such designations would be at the sole desire of the property owners.

• Consider revisiting the current land use classifications if it is determined that different classifications would be appropriate and desirable by property owners to protect the neighborhood from incompatible development.

• Strive to maintain the existing mature street tree canopy.

Garden Tract Focus Area

The majority of this downtown- adjacent neighborhood was established by the “Garden Subdivision” map recorded in 1939. The neighborhood is generally bounded by Continental Street to the west, Butte Stree t to the north, South Street to the south and the ACID canal to the east.

Perhaps unique for Redding’s neighborhoods at the time, the map included a reservation for a “Children’s Play Ground” at the southeast corner of Sacramento Street and Verda Avenue. The playground has since been replaced by four single-family homes. This neighborhood is also unique given the numerous service alleys and the tree canopy that shades the majority of streets and sidewalks. Single-family residences are the principal land use, although there are examples of apartments and other multiple-family uses in the neighborhood, as well as a middle school and commercial laundry depot. Many of the homes were constructed with single-car garages, although there are numerous instances where the garage has been converted in the past to provide additional living areas. This neighborhood has maintained its popularity over the years and properties continue to be well maintained. Placer Street, East Street, and South Street are the primary connections to the Downtown area from the neighborhood.

Additions to Sequoia Middle School as well as the Shasta Community Health Center facility have occurred at the periphery of the neighborhood and appear to be well received and not considered to be detrimental to the neighborhood. The Downtown Redding Specific Plan includes the Butte Street corridor within its boundaries which will likely result in additional commercial and/or higher-density residential development in the future. The Specific Plan identifies the area as within the Downtown Mixed-Use District and its regulations call for limiting building height to 45 feet adjacent to the neighborhood

Garden Tract Focus Area Development Guidelines

• Maintain the predominant ly single-family use classification of the neighborhood as depicted on the General Plan Diagram. Discourage amendments that may introduce potentially incompatible residential densities and/or commercial uses unless supported by neighborhood residents.

• Strive to ensure that alleys are adequately maintained and do not become deteriorated by heavy vehicle use such as can occur with sanitation collection equipment.

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52 • Continue to support, as appropriate, the use of Sequoia Middle School and its grounds for use by the public for sporting activities and outdoor public gatherings such as viewing the 4 th of July Freedom Festival fireworks display.

• To the extent feasible, work with property owners who desire to construct one or more accessory dwelling units on their property to be sensitive to the concerns of adjacent property owners with respect to building location, materials, and height.

• Work with project proponents along the south side of Butte Street to design proposed developments that will result in appropriate setbacks, height transitions, building articulation, placement of windows, and similar design considerations so as to minimize potential visual and privacy impacts to adjacent existing residential development.

• Work with ACID and property owners , as appropriate, to provide trail access along the ACID Canal between SR44 and Cypress Avenue to provide for neighborhood mobility options and routes to schools that reduce the need to traverse City streets.

Redding Regional Airport Environs Focus Area

Properties within the Redding Regional Airport Focus Area provide Redding and the larger urban area with vast opportunities for economic development and employment. They also provide the ability to develop lodging, food, and other services needed in the region. While the Airport Road corridor has accommodated a mix of service and industrial uses for decades, more intense development in the vicinity of the Redding Regional Airport (Airport) occurred with the creation of the Redding Airport Business Park to the west and the Stillwater Business Park to the east of the Airport. Both of these industrial/business projects were spearheaded by the City and were developed on lands that at one time were part of the original Airport property. The Redding Airport Business Park contains a number of successful business and industrial uses as well as vacant properties. The Stillwater Business Park provides a number of larger “ shovel-ready” industrial sites that are also served by the City of Redding utilities.

Ongoing efforts to increase airline service to and from Redding have been fruitful and residents and businesses enjoy an expanded choice of destinations to and from Redding. Business and leisure travelers now have many more options for direct flights to locations such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and other larger cities/airports. With the increase in the use of the Airport comes a need to accommodate additional services in the area such as lodging and restaurants to address the comfort and convenience of those using the Airport for travel , both business and leisure.

Additional services would also provide more options for those working and residing in the area to access additional food services, retail options, and other urban amenities.

Redding Regional Airport Environs Focus Area Development Guidelines:

• Support and facilitate the development of visitor and business traveler uses such as lodging and restaurants in proximity to the Airport.

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53 • Continue to support and facilitate improvements and upgrades to Redding Regional Airport and the achievement of the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element related to the airport.

• Support efforts to establish needed “workforce housing” in proximity to the Stillwater Business Park as employment expands over time.

• Continue to implement the Airport Road widening plan as traffic needs dictate, including the realignment of the Fig Tree Lane intersection to facilitate a second access to the Stillwater Business Park and other industrial lands in the area.

• Work with the Shasta County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to update the airport’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).

• Refer any proposed amendments to land use classifications to the ALUC for review and comment related to consistency with the CLUP.

Oasis Road Focus Area

In response to policies contained in the 2000- 2020 General Plan, the City prepared and adopted the Oasis Road Specific Plan (ORSP) to establish land use classifications, zoning, development guidelines, and other tools to guide future development in the area. The ORSP included approximately 760 acres and set the stage to accommodate over 3 million square feet of commercial uses, over 2,000 dwelling units, as well as public parks and the infrastructure needed to support the anticipated level of development. The City also adopted the North Redding Traffic Benefit District (NRTBD) as a mechanism to finance needed roadway improvements as well as a Public Facilities Financing Plan for funding other public improvements. Since the adoption of these documents, current circumstances suggest that the ORSP and supporting documents should be reviewed. These include the following:

• Very little development has occurred in the area since the adoption of the ORSP in 2006, calling into question the underlying land use expectations.

• The traffic analyses for the ORSP and the NRTBD were based on the previous Shasta County Traffic Demand Model which has since been updated. The current model assumes that background traffic and project traffic generation levels will be substantially lower than projected by the previous version of the traffic model , suggesting that the scale of certain roadway improvements needed may be overstated.

• The nature of retail has changed over the years , with an increasing interest in online shopping and less reliance on brick-and-mortar establishments, suggesting that a revised market or other analysis of the current and projected needs for commercial land in the ORSP area should be revisited.

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54 • Community expectations for development in Redding have evolved over time and development trends such as mixed- use developments are becoming more desirable and possibly should be better addressed in the ORSP.

Oasis Road Focus Area Development Policies

OESP1 - Consider undertaking a review of the underlying assumptions of the ORSP and its supporting financial documents to ascertain whether the ORSP should be rescinded or amended to reflect more current market and community conditions and desires for the area , and seek City Council direction in that regard.

Parkview Neighborhood Focus Area

The Parkview Neighborhood is among Redding’s older neighborhoods. It lies south of Cypress Avenue between the west bank of the Sacramento River and State Highway 273. Grange Street separates the primarily residential northern portion from a small industrial pocket in the south.

Commercial/office uses have developed along the highway frontage and Parkview Avenue.

Redding’s Civic Center complex and South City Park are located i mmediately across Parkview Avenue to the north.

Parkview experienced marked deterioration prior to the 1990s, and declined from the status it saw in the 1950s and ’60s as an attractive middle-class residential neighborhood.

The decline is, in part, attributable to the establishment of higher-density land uses, along with the transformation of many of the existing single -family homes into rental properties. Coupled with the close proximity of industrial and service commercial uses with little or no buffer zone, the quality of life within portions of the residential neighborhood is poor. Deferred maintenance and neglect are evident with many structures. Because much of the pattern of development occurred prior to establishment of current standards, many developed parcels are substandard in size, have inadequate setback from the street and neighboring properties, and have inadequate access.

The neighborhood has been the focus of Redding’s Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU) for severa l years. While the area is showing positive trends toward alleviation of most gang- and drug-related criminal activity, the NPU is still faced with a level of calls for service that far exceeds other similarly-sized neighborhoods in Redding. The Redding Redevelopment Agency (since terminated by State action) prepared and the City approved the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan in January 2001. The Plan provided conditions that stimulated the neighborhood from an economic standpoint through steps such as:

• Improving the existing dwelling units by actively pursuing various code violations and providing financial incentives.

• Increasing the level of home ownership.

• Improving the quality of life of residents by providing parks, sidewalks, and other amenities.

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55 • Providing opportunities for mixed-use development along Parkview Avenue.

• Generally creating an environment that attracts buyers and investors to the neighborhood.

Parkview Neighborhood Area Development Guidelines

The activities called for in the revitalization plan are still appropriate and should be used to guide future development/redevelopment. These actions include:

• Preserving and enhancing the residential nature of the core area through establishment of effective buffer land uses , especially between the residential portion and the industrial/service commercial uses to the south and west and between single - and multiple-family uses, and by utilizing innovative design features.

• Providing improved access to the Sacramento River, a connection to the Sacramento River Trail, and other needed recreational amenities in the neighborhood.

• Facilitating mixed-use development that allows retail, commercial office, and residential components on Parkview Avenue. Establishing appropriate desig n review guidelines and development standards that will guide development along the corridor.

• Creating high-quality, affordable residential development that integrates new construction with existing dwellings and which provides a catalyst to encourage private reinvestment in the neighborhood.

• Facilitating the needed neighborhood traffic and circulation improvements in the context of the needs of the entire neighborhood.

Opportunity Areas

In working with a group of community members, the Community Development and Design Element identifies a number of “opportunity areas” in the City. The intent is to identify areas along arterial street corridors with unique opportunities for development that can be accomplished through incentives and development dir ectives to create activity centers by increasing density, mixing uses, and by promoting multi -modal transportation systems. This section identifies three areas and each of the unique opportunities , as illustrated by accompanying maps and photomontages, intended to incentivize private redevelopment within these areas.

Hartnell and Victor Avenue Opportunity Area

The Hartnell and Victor Avenue area, as identified in Figure CDD-5, has an abundance of underutilized or vacant properties that have readily available services and infrastructure to suit the needs of a denser, more diverse development. With the increased bicycle ridership in Redding, the intersections along Hartnell and Victor Avenue corridors will benefit from improved connections and improvements.

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56 • Consider adopting development/design guidelines for use by property owners who seek to redevelop existing structures, and/or establish new uses or a different mix of uses.

• Encourage and incentivize the development of a diverse mix of uses and flexible-use spaces to create nodes that are attractive and well -connected to the nearby residential development.

• Encourage bike-ability and walkability in the area through a planned trail network, active transportation improvements, and improved road intersections.

Bechelli Lane Opportunity Area

Bechelli Lane is currently zoned for a mix of multi- family and commercial uses, but its development pattern is largely underutilized. At various locations, properties along the corridor may benefit from diversification. Zoning changes or flexibility in zoning can act as a catalyst for infill development that can accommodate a variety of uses to serve the community.

• Infill priority sites along the corridor should be identified and zoning flexibility provided to accommodate mixed -use development with active frontages. Consider providing development incentives, as appropriate.

• Encourage a diverse mix of uses and flexible-use spaces to create nodes that are attractive, and well-connected to the nearby residential development.

• Consider rezoning commercial properties to mixed- use to accommodate multiple -family residential development along Bechelli Lane at appropriate locations with the support of property owners.

• Provide attractive streetscape and landscape improvements along South Bechelli Lane to enhance neighborhood vitality and to promote the development of a vibrant community as funding allows.

South Market Street Opportunity Area

South Market Street is characterized by the railroad and the industrial development along the corridor. The underutilized and vacant industrial parcels abutting the single-family neighborhood provide an opportunity for redevelopment potential for residential and accompanying services.

• Consider rezoning appropriate parcels along South Market Street , as identified in Figure CDD-5, to accommodate multiple -family residential development and/or mixed -use.

Incorporation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in new development and a plan for connections to services nearby should be developed.

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57 • Consider providing a protected or buffered bike lane along SR273 for commuting and to serve as a connection to Downtown. Ensure the safety of users by incorporating district paved surfaces, lighting, street crossings, and other traffic calming features.

• Allow for flexibility of heavy commercial-zoned properties to provide amenities for nearby residential neighborhoods.

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Benton Dr
Beltline Rd
Mistletoe Ln
Girvan Rd
Airpark Dr Tarmac Rd
Ove
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Meadow View Dr
Radio Ln
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Hartnell Ave
Victor Ave
Bechelli Ln
E Cypress Ave
Railroad Ave
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
Churn Creek Rd
Churn Creek Rd
Westside Rd
South St
Mistletoe Ln
Radio Ln
Wyndham Ln
Loma Vista Dr
Athens Ave
El Reno Ln
Eastside Rd
Alta Mesa Dr
Hartnell Ave
Shasta View Dr
C St
Galaxy Way
Hawn Ave
Larkspur Ln
Wilson Ave
Locust St
N Bechelli Ln
Airstrip Rd
Irwin RdVeda St
Ellis St
Oxford Rd
Henderson Rd
Venus Way
Gold St
El Vista St
Cheryl Dr
Yana Ave
Lawrence Rd
Railroad Ave
Saturn Skwy
State St
Western Oa k Dr
Trumpet Dr
Waldon St
Leonard St
Lincoln St
Alden Ave
Canby Rd
Capricorn Way
Low
den Ln
Reservoir Ln
Mercury Dr
Polaris Way
School St
De Moll Dr
Alm
a
Ave
Castlewood Dr
Bidwell Rd
Corona St
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Cerro Ln
Solar Way
Britt
any
Dr
Norman Dr
Rainbow Ln
Cam
bria Dr
M
eridi
an Dr
Shady Ln
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Wall St
Mahan St
Ada St
Fifth St
Car
ter Way
Harrison Ave
Kerry Ave Clove
r Cre
ek St
Roseb
ud Ln
Jupiter Ter
Fell St
Ledell Dr
Vega St
Dove St
Belladonna St
Marlene Ave
Tarmac Rd
ÄÅ44
Alfreda Way
Hemsted Dr
S Market St
Oakdale Ln
Kenco Ave
Ricardo Ave
Third St
Adams Ln
Sunw
ood Dr
Aspin Ave
Lorraine Dr
Bond St
Denton Way
Deerfield Ave
Middleton Ln
A St
Estate St
Joaquin Ave
Maraglia St
Bowyer Blvd
Echo Rd
Woodacre Dr
Industr ial St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Charade Way
Russell St Bunker St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Vale Dr
Layton Rd
Dune St
Regal Ave
Breslauer Way
Penn Dr
Robert Ct
Le Brun Ln
June St
Grange St
Heather Ln
Gordon Ln
Inez St
Valentine Ln
Rivella Vista Dr
Second St
Ch
urn
Ct
River
view Dr
Yahi Ln
El Portal Dr
Victor Ave
Po
lk St
Capella St
E Cypress Ave
Derby Ln
Nebula St
Wil
sh
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Dr
Grove St
Anita St
Cliff Dr
M
eteor St
Pray Rd
Del Monte St
Geary St
Morningsun Dr
Dominion Dr
Some
rse
t Ave
Christian Ave
Fairway Ave
Helen St
Sar
atoga
Dr
Cameo Ct
Marilyn Ave
Pluto St
Orion Way
Ve
lia
St
Prog
ress Dr
Sutter St
Rivercrest Pkwy
Jol
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W
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Camino Ct
Court St
Smile Pl
Pinela nd Dr
Tif
fan
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Apollo St
Leila Ave
Rio St
Cascade Ln
Weldon St
Monterra Ln
Gary Ct
Ca
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bu
ry Dr
Ale
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der Dr
Silve
rwo
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Wheeler St
Blue View St
Golf Dr
Jonq uil Way
Scorpius Way
Jane St
Cirrus St
Bra
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Fourth St
Green St
Manchester Dr
Lindeena Ln
Irene Way
Agnes May Dr
Carlet on St
Tim
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Conif
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Pegasus St
Parkvie w Ave
Brent Rd
Laze lle Ct
Del Sol Pl
Laurel Ave
Spo
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Oak Haven Ct
Minor St
Birch Way
Rafael St
Red
cliff Dr
Brecke
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John St
Sheridan St
Echo Ct
Roesner Ave
Alexis Way
King
St
Commerce St
Win
dwo
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Dellwood Dr
Neptune Ter
Azalea Ave
Bridger Dr
B St
Jessica
Way
Dee Ct
Tus
cany
Way
Keyston e Ct
Yale Ct
Goodwater Ave
Shotwick Trl
Vista O
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Market St
Alfreda Way
Gold St
Marlene Ave
Harpole Rd
Alta Campo Dr
Tarmac Rd
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Bechelli Ln
Court St
Railroad Ave
Canby Rd
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
Churn Creek Rd
South St
Benton Dr
East St
Mistletoe Ln
Airpark Dr
Shasta St
Athens Ave
California StN
Co
urt St
Rosaline Ave
Grandv
iew Ave
Summit Dr
Hartnell Ave
N Market St
West St
Hilltop Dr
Browning St
Larkspur Ln
Willis St
Locust St
N Bechelli Ln
Veda St
Ellis St
River Park Dr
Butte St
Gold St
Yuba St
Dusty Ln
Railroad Ave
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Loma St
Lincoln St
Verda St
Sequoia St
Canby Rd
Woodhill Dr
Garden Ave
Low
den Ln
School St
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Coronado St
§¨¦5
Wall St
Mahan St
Ada St
Arboretum Dr
Woodside Meadows Dr
Spire
Point Dr
Placer St
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Fell St
Dove St
Placer St
Woodcliff Dr
Hemsted Dr
S Market St
Alamine Dr
Liberty St
Palisade
s Ave
Bond St
Pep
pertr
ee
Ln
Center St
Maraglia St
Iron
woo
d Ln
Industr ial St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
View Ave
Russell St
Tehama St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Springer Dr
Paris Ave
Pine St
East St
Delta St
June St
Boden
hame
r Blvd
Grange St
Inez St
Valentine Ln
River Ben
d Rd
Grove St
Anita St
Cliff Dr
Belvedere Dr
Lee St
Santa Fe Ave
Del Monte St
Geary St
Helen St
Octavia St
Roll ingvi ew Dr
Mission
De
Oro Dr
Rosewood Dr
Sutter St
Barba
ra Rd
Trav eled Way
Tangl ewoo d Dr
Court St
Smile Pl
Pinela nd Dr
Leila Ave
Rio St
Weldon St
Terrace St
Haw thor ne Ave
Mo
ntcrest Dr
Te
akw
ood Dr
Blue View St
Mercedes Ln
Au
ditorium Dr
Sh
ell Dr
Lowe St
Irene Way
Mill V alley Pkwy
Ch
ristin
e Ave
Sulphur
Cre
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Parkvie w Ave
Brent Rd
Kings wood Way
Rose Ave
Mason
ic
Ave
Laurel Ave
Spo
rtin
g Ct
Birch WaySto
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Ct
Rome Ave
Red
cliff Dr
Eliza beth
Way
John St
Sheridan St
Trailwo od Ct
Pe
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Whet O
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Commerce St
Azalea Ave
Trailview Ct
Gran ts P ass Pl
St T
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Rogue River Way
Shotwick Trl
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Gold St
Yuba St
Liberty St
Gold St
Gold St
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
West St
Fair Hill Dr
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Old Oregon Trl
Oasis Rd
Lake Blvd
Shasta View Dr
Hilltop Dr
Hartnell Ave
Victor Ave
Old Alturas Rd
Placer St
Clear Creek Rd
Knighton Rd
Bechelli Ln
Quartz Hi
ll Rd
Canyon Rd Churn Creek Rd
Keswick Dam Rd
Rancho Rd
Buenaventura Blvd
S Bonnyview Rd
E Cypress Ave
Court St
Railroad Ave
Placer Rd
Canby Rd
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Boyle Rd
Hawley Rd
Parkview Ave
South St
Churn Creek Rd
Churn Creek Rd
Lake Blvd
Collyer Dr
Twin View Blvd
Eastside Rd
Alta Mesa Dr
Westside Rd
Branstetter Ln
Cedars Rd
Dana Dr
Texas Spr ing s Rd
Quartz Hil
l Rd
Riviera Dr
South St
Benton Dr
College View Dr
Hollow Ln
Cascade Blvd
Howa rd Dr
East St
Beltline Rd
Mistletoe Ln
Girvan Rd
Caterpillar Rd
E Bonnyview Rd
Goodwater Ave
Airpark Dr
Ridge Dr
Victor Ave
Red
woo
d Blvd
Gold Hills Dr
Tarmac Rd
Meadow View Dr
Starlight B
lvd
Ove
rhill Dr
Radio Ln
Sacramento Dr
Wyndham Ln
Island Dr
Star Dr
Hon eybee Rd
Ridgewood Rd
Loma Vista Dr
Shasta St
Athens Ave
California StN
Co
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El Reno Ln
Wisconsin Ave
Ca nyon C reek Rd
Rosaline Ave
Grandv
iew Ave
Summit Dr
Goodwater Ave
Eastside Rd
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Alta Mesa Dr
§¨¦5
Hartnell Ave
Bechelli Ln
Hartnell Ave
Shasta View Dr
Buenaventura Blvd
Eureka Way
N Market St
Old Oregon Trl
Riverland Dr
Old 44 Dr
West St
Venture Pkwy
C St
Akrich St
Harlan Dr
Kenyon Dr
Smith Rd
Galaxy Way
Lockheed Dr
Riverside Dr
Hawn Ave
Hilltop Dr
Churn Creek Rd
Old Oregon Trl
Airport Rd
Clear Creek Rd
Browning St
Boh
n Blvd
Fig Tree Ln
Larkspur Ln
Willis St
Argyle Rd
Wilson Ave
Locust St
Viking Way
Shasta St
N Bechelli Ln
Teton Dr
Happy Valley Rd
Dell Ln
Sunglow Dr
Tucker Ln
Airstrip Rd
Sonoma St
Woggon Ln
Powe
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Panorama Dr
He
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lock St
Creekside St
El Verano St
Niles Ln
Irwin RdVeda St
Ch
apa
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Granada Dr
Ellis St
Oro St
Pioneer Ln
Harle
y Lei
ghto
n Rd
Misty Ln
Pit Rd
Lariat Ln
Oxford Rd
Scott Rd
Magnolia Ave
Nicolet Ln
River Park Dr
Abernathy Ln
Rancho Rd
Butte St
Henderson Rd
Venus Way
Gold St
Olive Ave
El Vista St
Cheryl Dr
Yuba St
Nordona Ln
Dusty Ln
Old Oasis Rd
Yana Ave
Hope Ln
Port
ero Dr
Lawrence Rd
Frazier Rd
Railroad Ave
Foothill Blvd
Saturn Skwy
Continental St
State St
Paso Robles Ave
Oregon St
Western Oa k Dr
Clover Rd
Chestnut St
Trumpet Dr
Waldon St
Record Ln
Redba nk Rd
M
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s Rd
California St
Loma St
Fore st Hills Dr
Whistling Dr
Leonard St
Pacheco Rd
Lincoln St
Arizona St
Palacio Dr
Salmon Creek Rd
Orange Ave
Verda St
Buena
ventura Blvd
Sequoia St
Alden Ave
Snow Ln
Mountain Lakes Blvd
Canby Rd
Woodhill Dr
Reflection St
Sunriver Ln
Garden Ave
Jewell Ln
Templeton Dr
Lake Redding Dr
Cumberland Dr
Ridge Rd
Capricorn Way
Sands Ln
Low
den Ln
Blue Be
ll Dr
N Bonnyview Rd
Reservoir Ln
Sacramento Dr
Mercury Dr
Polaris Way
School St
Innsbruck Dr
Va
lleyridge Dr
Orla Ln
Adra Rd
Bow Ln
White River Dr
De Moll Dr
Alm
a
Ave
Castlewood Dr
Jake Rd
Amigo Way
Shalon Dr
Bidwell Rd
Boston Ave
Corona St
Mesa St
Va
lley V
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Freebridge St
Jill Ln
Montclair Dr
Leland Ave
Col
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Dr
Ca
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Cerro Ln
Jo
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Solar Way
Fantenel
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Britt
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Dr
Norman Dr
Tamarack Dr
Westside Rd
Rainbow Ln
Co
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Cam
bria Dr
Coronado St
M
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Shady Ln
Petty Ln
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Oak Leaf Ln
Sycamore Dr
Glenwood Dr
Burton Dr
Wall St
Mahan St
Ada St
Lacey Ln
Chanc
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Blvd
Fifth St
Ridgewood Rd
Pre
stige
Way
Terra Lind
a Way
Arboretum Dr
Hac
ien
da St
Car
ter Way
Harrison Ave
Woodside Meadows Dr
Kerry Ave
Peaceful Ln
Spire
Point Dr
Brass ie Way
Carnelia n Way
Clove
r Cre
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Dara Ct
W Wa
verly Ave
Wildwood Ln
Freda Ln
E Waverl
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Zachi Way
Roseb
ud Ln
Jan Ct
Jupiter Ter
Mt A
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Ave
Placer St
Oasis Rd
Old Oregon Trl
Old Oregon Trl
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Royal O
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Fell St
Ledell Dr
Magnums Way
July Way
Vega St
Dove St
Pa
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Dr
Tiburon Dr
Grou
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Belladonna St
Marlene Ave
Lema Rd
Tarmac Rd
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Placer St
River Ranch Rd
Private Rd
Alta Saga Dr
Sunbeam Cir
Oak Mesa Ln
Baker Rd
Woodcliff Dr
Pla
tinum Way
Duncan Ln
Elm Ln
Riv
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idge Dr
Alfreda Way
Hemsted Dr
Ely Ln
Wilshire Dr
S Market St
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Wasatch Dr
Almond Ave
Irish Rd
Tra lee Ln
Alamine Dr
Oakdale Ln
Kenco Ave
Ricardo Ave
Liberty St
Wilvern Ln
Third St
Posey Ln
Freeman Way
Lance rs Ln
Aub urn Dr
Hem
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way St
Adams Ln
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El Camino Dr
Eighth St
N Bou
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Co
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Span
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Scenic Dr
Edge
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Pa
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Palisade
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Mountain View Dr
Mary St
Lak
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Sunw
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Old Lantern Dr
Santa Cruz Dr
Thomason Trl
Ninth St
Yel
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Fr
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Aspin Ave
Lorraine Dr
Bond St
Hallmark Dr
Denton Way
Deerfield Ave
Rya
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Pep
pertr
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Ln
Middleton Ln
Spinn
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A St
Center St
Estate St
Desp erado Trl
Mullen Pkwy
Joaquin Ave
Maraglia St
Daut Rd
Coun
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Ln
Bowyer Blvd
Iron
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India
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Greenfield St
Dande
lion Dr
Mary
Lak
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Pleasant St
Cr
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Echo Rd
Olymp
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Bailey
Rd
Green Acres Ln
Heller Ln
N Market St
Sta
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st Dr
Suns et Dr
Woodbur y Dr
Robles Dr
Dawnrid ge Dr
Woodacre Dr
Northpoint Dr
Wales Dr
Industr ial St
Grave l Plant Rd
Fa
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Ave
West woo d Ave
Hu
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Su
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Laver St
View Ave
Charade Way
Mcelroy Ln
Wimble
don Dr
Pres
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Men
lo W
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Salmonberry Dr
College View Dr
Raven Rd
Russell St
Tehama St
Bunker St
Eagle Pkwy
Jay St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Vale Dr
Smith Ln
Deodar Way
Dakota Way
Tradit
ion Way
Wicklow St
Inverness St
Lofty Oak Dr
Layton Rd
Springer Dr
Rug
by Hill DrSan ta Rosa
Way
Sterling Dr
Spani
sh Bay Dr
Coun try O ak Dr
Debbie Ln
Popp y Hills Dr
White Oak Dr
Boeing Dr
Dune St
Oxbow St
Sierra Dr
Paris Ave
Pine St
Gager Ln
Regal Ave
Knighton RdKnighton Rd
Municipal Blvd
Metz Rd
Merle Dr
River Crest Dr
St An
drews Dr
Charles Dr
George Dr
Bo Peep Ln
Midway Dr
Breslauer Way
Gold Hills Dr
Chino
ok
Dr
Penn Dr
Bell Rd
Fiddle
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Robert Ct
O
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Dre
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St
East St
Delta St
Le Brun Ln
June St
Reno Ln
Br
inn
Dr
Boden
hame
r Blvd
Grange St
Heather Ln
Gordon Ln
Cal O
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Belcrest Dr
Inez St
Valentine Ln
Villa Dr
Mcleod Rd
Rivella Vista Dr
Second St
Ch
urn
Ct
Simpson Blvd
River Dr
River
view Dr
Hominy Way
Knoll Ln
Atrium Way
River Ben
d Rd
Yahi Ln
Hiatt Dr
Billings Dr
Beaumont Dr
El Portal Dr
Block Ln
Winchell Dr
Limerick Ln
Oak
Gl
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Victor Ave
Candlewood Dr
Sisk iyou St
Po
lk St
I 5 Nb Onramp
Buckeye Ter
Sutro M ine Rd
Capella St
Mind
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Copper Dr
Wild er Dr
Bonnyview Ave
E Cypress Ave
Pacific Ave
Derby Ln
Nebula St
Wind
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Way
Wil
sh
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Dr
Glengary Dr
Lake Fo rest Dr
Squire Ave
Hawley Rd
Meadowbrook Dr
Aarly Ln
Eas tbrook Dr
Arman
do Ave
Hobo Ln
Ca
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Grove St
Oakmo nt Dr
Boulde
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Anita St
Haley Ln
Mac's Rd
Seventh St
Cliff Dr
Belvedere Dr
Su
nflow
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Seed ling Dr
Waverly Ave
M
eteor St
Gibson Ct
South St
Coggin
s St
Fig Ave
Balaton Ave
Blackber
ry Ln
Lee St
Cally Ct
Pray Rd
Santa Fe Ave
Cla
rk R
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The Terrace
Vigil Ct
Accident Ln
Del Monte St
Frances
Dr
Geary St
Cadjew St
Morningsun Dr
Dominion Dr
Some
rse
t Ave
Commercial Way
Christian Ave
Fairway Ave
Helen St
Ole
ta Dr
Camulos Way
Alta Rico Dr
Jay D ee Ln
Lexin
gton Ln
Sar
atoga
Dr
W Niles Ln
Liv
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Luke Trl
Cessna Dr
E Keswick Dam Rd
St Marks St
Octavia St
Montana Sky Dr
Cameo Ct
Marilyn Ave
Kilkee
Dr
Puffin Way
Roll ingvi ew Dr
Pluto St
Cowgill Ln
Lamour
Ln
San Francisco St
Moyvane Dr
Orion Way
Cilantro Dr
Mission
De
Oro Dr
Rosewood Dr
Lago St
Penda nt Way
Peterson Ln
Ve
lia
St
Imperial Dr
Wagon Dr
Prog
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Me
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Dr
Julia
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Sageway Dr
St Nicholas Ave
Sutter St
Barba
ra Rd
Mill Pond Ln
Rivercrest Pkwy
Forest View Dr
Trav eled Way
Misty Gle
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Branstetter Ln
Tor
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Metro
Way
Profa
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Mic a Ct
Jol
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Woo dcrest Dr
Spring Creek Rd
Stanford Dr
Rosswood Ln
Camino Ct
Skyway St
Ly
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Tangl ewoo d Dr
Tip Toe Ln
Western Way
Eagle Nest Rd
Tid
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Genevieve Rd
Court St
Ski Way
Danbury Dr
Smile Pl
Mo
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Ranchette Dr
Valley
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Ame thyst W
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Pinela nd Dr
Lakeview Dr
Nighthawk Ln
Tif
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Apollo St
Leila Ave
Calexico Dr
Diam
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Cascade Dr
Electro Way
Jaxon W
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O'sh
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Rio St
Titleist Way
Nor
ma Ln
Cascade Ln
Willow Rd
Ever
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Dil
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Ln
Weldon St
Ench
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Terrace St
Roseleaf Ln
Cactus Ln
Center Dr
Haw thor ne Ave
Monterra Ln
Gary Ct
Ca
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bu
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Co
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Ln
Fairmont Dr
Ale
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Albion
Ave
Ca
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Queens Way
Cre
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Branstet ter Cir
Redding Rancheria Rd
Dartm outh Dr
Stetson Way
Mo
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Silve
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Charlie Ln
Brave St
Wheeler St
Filaree Dr
El
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Dir Kin der Rd
Te
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Old Eu reka Way
Medovale Ln
Cro
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Mario Ave
Blue View St
Dewberry Dr
Sunray Way
Bon
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Tennessee Dr
Marvin T
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Danyeur Rd
Wingset
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Way
Golf Dr
Hermos
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Grand Ave
Jonq uil Way
Scorpius Way
Andes Dr
Palm
Spri
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Meadow View Dr
Co
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Mercedes Ln
Jane St
Au
ditorium Dr
Big
H
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Adele Ln
Cirrus St
Str
atf
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Rege
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Sh
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Bra
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Winter Gr een Ct
Em
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Way
Lowe St
Fourth St
Green St
Roca Ln
Wol
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Dr
Turq
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North Dr
Norwich Ct
Manchester Dr
Cas
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Lindeena Ln
Irene Way
Lear Way
Frenc
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Bradl ey Dr
Agnes May Dr
Rio Rancho Dr
Moonstone Way
Mill V alley Pkwy
Carlet on St
Concord Ln
Agassi Ln
Setter Dr
Justin
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Tim
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Romar St
Sulphur
Cre
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Pine Cone Dr
Pegasus St
Parkvie w Ave
Wildwood Dr
Silv
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Silver Lace Ln
Wat
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d Dr
Danish Ln
Mallard St
Brent Rd
Los Os
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Laze lle Ct
Ly
nbrook Loop
Del Sol Pl
Kings wood Way
Rose Ave
Phil Ct
Mason
ic
Ave
Flight Ave
Laurel Ave
Spo
rtin
g Ct
Leon Ln
Jubilee St
Juarez Ln
Henry's Fork Dr
Balz
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Je
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Buttercup Ln
Tanqueray Ct
Pine View Dr
Oak Haven Ct
Corita
Pl
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Minor St
Birch WaySto
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Ct
Meraz Ln
Rome Ave
Rafael St
Boulder Creek Dr
Red
cliff Dr
Ter
ra Nova Dr
Brecke
nwood Dr
Lize
rn Ln
Ferrington Ct
Eliza beth
Way
Old Barn Way
Herm
osa Wy
John St
Brook
sid
e Dr
Sheridan St
Rose Ln
Lucca Trl
Rain ier Dr
Me
lody Ln
Redbu
d Dr
Echo Ct
Mighty Oak Ln
Crim
sonwood Dr
Devere Dr
Crow
n Vi
ew Ln
Twin T
ower Dr
Trailwo od Ct
Holton Way
Tropicana Ct
Amir Ct
Arro yo Manor Dr
Pick ford Way
Roesner Ave
Alexis Way
Copper Creek Dr
Cas abella Dr
Pe
arl St
Alder St
King
St
Winona Way
Nike Ct
Or
msby Way
Rosita Dr
Rushm ore Dr
Lois Ln
Whet O
wl Way
Bristol Dr
Rut gers Pl
Sherm
an Way
Commerce St
Keel Ct
Win
dwo
od Dr
Hunter Ct
Dellwood Dr
Colo nial Ave
Meadow Oak Way
Avtech Pkwy
Neptune Ter
Kinene Ct
Azalea Ave
Bridger Dr
Juanita Ln
B St
Lower Springs Rd
Tal
ofa Dr
Jessica
Way
Angela Dr
Trailview Ct
W
haley Rd
Gran ts P ass Pl
Clara Ct
Dogw ood Ln
St T
hom
as P
kwy
Fo
x Den Dr
Carnegie Dr
Gra
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Line Dr
Maywood Ln
Dee Ct
Norton Ln
Sa
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Way
Cedarwo od Dr
Enci
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Dr
Falling Oaks Rd
Forgo
tte
n Trl
Blue Ho rizo n Dr
Tus
cany
Way
Rogue River Way
Moss
Creek Rd
Americana
Way
Chevy Ct
Vandiver Ln
Keyston e Ct
Azoulay Ct
Yale Ct
Patt
erso
n Ct
Goodwater Ave
Fern
da
le Dr
Shotwick Trl
Vista O
aks Ct
Fo
untain Cir
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Argyle Rd
Loc
kheed Dr
Gold St
Alfreda Way
Yuba St
Ran
dolp
h Rd
Butte St
Liberty St
Pit Rd
Pal
acio Dr
Gold St
Niles Ln
Foothill Blvd
Gold St
Walnut Ave
W
estsi
de Rd
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Hope Ln
Beltline Rd
Marlene Ave
Beche
lli Ln
Olive Ave
Ro
bles Dr
Lak
esid
e Dr
Shasta View Dr
Mill Ln
Venture Pkwy
Bonita Way
Old Oregon Trl
Blazingwood Dr
Na
nt
uc
ket Dr
Pioneer Dr
Harpole Rd
Heritagetown Dr
Alta Campo Dr
North Star Dr
Tarmac Rd
Browning St
Twin View Blvd
Indian Country Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
Keswick Dam Rd
West St
Fair Hill Dr
Eastshore Rd
Pine Oaks Dr
Calgary Pl
Muir Peak Rd
Haleakala Ave
Cuyahoga Pkwy
Insight Pl
Rialto Pkwy
Low
er S
prings Rd
Federer Pkwy
St Charles Dr
Shasta View Dr
Pajaro Pkwy
Yvonne Ct
Rahna St
Campo Calle
Thompson Ln
Sebring Ave
Shumacher St
Turwar St
Hopkins Ave
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Court St
Railroad Ave
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
South St
Benton Dr
East St
Airpark Dr
Shasta St
Athens Ave
California StN
Co
urt St
Rosaline Ave
Eureka Way
N Market St
West St
Harlan Dr
Willis St
Locust St
Shasta St
Sonoma St
Magnolia Ave
Butte St
Gold St
Olive Ave
Yuba St
Railroad Ave
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Loma St
Lincoln St
Orange Ave
Verda St
Sequoia St
Snow Ln
Garden Ave
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Coronado St
Ada St
Arboretum DrCarnelia n Way
Placer St
North St
Fell St
Placer St
Almond Ave
Liberty StEighth St
Mary St
Ninth St
Center St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Russell St
Tehama St
Jay St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Paris Ave
Pine St
East St
Delta St
Grange St
Seventh St
Cliff Dr
Fig Ave
Lee St
Santa Fe Ave
Octavia St
Barba
ra Rd
Trav eled Way
Smile Pl
Ame thyst W
ay
Lakeview Dr
Terrace St
Old Eu reka Way
Mercedes Ln
Au
ditorium Dr
Lowe St
Ch
ristin
e Ave
Sulphur
Cre
ek Rd
Parkvie w Ave
Rose Ave
Laurel Ave
Rome Ave
Sheridan St
Pe
arl St
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Gold St
Yuba St
Butte St
Liberty St
Gold St
Foothill Blvd
Gold St
Walnut Ave
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Olive Ave
Quartz Hill Rd
West St
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Court St
South St
Lake Blvd
Benton Dr
East St
Shasta St
California StN
Co
urt St
Eureka Way
N Market St
West St
Hilltop Dr
Willis St
Panorama Dr
Magnolia Ave
River Park Dr
Butte St
Gold St
Yuba St
Continental St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
California St
Loma St
Orange Ave
Verda St
Sequoia St
Woodhill Dr
Garden Ave
Coronado St Arboretum Dr
Spire
Point Dr
Carnelia n Way
Placer St
North St
Placer St
Woodcliff Dr
Alamine Dr
Liberty StEighth St
N Bou
lde
r Dr
Ninth St
Pep
pertr
ee
Ln
Center St
Iron
woo
d Ln
Northpoint Dr
Tehama St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Paris Ave
Pine St
East St
Delta St
River Ben
d Rd
Buckeye Ter
Boulde
r Dr
Lee St
Santa Fe Ave
Ole
ta Dr
Rosewood Dr
Barba
ra Rd
Trav eled Way
Lakeview Dr
Mercedes Ln
Au
ditorium Dr
Sh
ell Dr
Lowe St
Ch
ristin
e Ave
Sulphur
Cre
ek RdKings wood Way
Rose Ave
Mason
ic
Ave
Rome Ave
Boulder Creek Dr
Ter
ra Nova Dr
Trailwo od Ct
Pe
arl St
Alder St
Trailview Ct
Dogw ood Ln
St T
hom
as P
kwy
Trinity St
Yuba St
Liberty St
Gold St
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
West St
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Hilltop Dr
Hartnell Ave
Bechelli Ln
Court St
Railroad Ave
Canby Rd
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
Churn Creek Rd
Churn Creek Rd
Dana Dr
South St
Benton Dr
East St
Mistletoe Ln
Airpark Dr
Wyndham Ln
Shasta St
Athens Ave
California StN
Co
urt St
Rosaline Ave
Grandv
iew Ave
Summit Dr
Hartnell Ave
N Market St
West St
C St
Hilltop Dr
Browning St
Larkspur Ln
Willis St
Locust St
N Bechelli Ln
Irwin RdVeda St
Ellis St
River Park Dr
Butte St
Henderson Rd
Gold St
Yuba St
Dusty Ln
Lawrence Rd
Railroad Ave
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Loma St
Whistling Dr
Lincoln St
Verda St
Sequoia St
Canby Rd
Woodhill Dr
Garden Ave
Low
den Ln
Reservoir Ln
School St
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Norman Dr
Coronado St
M
eridi
an Dr
§¨¦5
Burton Dr
Wall St
Mahan St
Ada St
Fifth St
Arboretum Dr
Car
ter Way
Woodside Meadows Dr
Placer St
ÄÅ44
Fell St
Dove St
Grou
se Dr
Placer St
Woodcliff Dr
Alfreda Way
Hemsted Dr
Wilshire Dr
S Market St
Alamine Dr
Oakdale Ln
Liberty St
Third St
Lance rs Ln
Aub urn Dr
Adams Ln
Span
iel Dr
Pa
rtri
dge Dr
Palisade
s Ave
Fr
ie
ndl
y Rd
Bond St
Pep
pertr
ee
Ln
A St
Center St
Maraglia St
Iron
woo
d Ln
Echo Rd
Olymp
ic St
Industr ial St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Su
mm
it Dr
View Ave
Russell St
Tehama St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Tradit
ion Way
Layton Rd
Springer Dr
Paris Ave
Pine St
Penn Dr
East St
Delta St
Le Brun Ln
June St
Boden
hame
r Blvd
Grange St
Inez St
Valentine Ln
Rivella Vista Dr
Second StRiver
view Dr
River Ben
d Rd
Po
lk St
Wil
sh
ire
Dr
Grove St
Anita St
Cliff Dr
Belvedere Dr
Lee St
Santa Fe Ave
Del Monte St
Geary St
Helen St
Octavia St
Roll ingvi ew Dr
Mission
De
Oro Dr
Rosewood Dr
Prog
ress Dr
Sutter St
Barba
ra Rd
Trav eled Way
Camino Ct
Tangl ewoo d Dr
Court St
Smile Pl
Pinela nd Dr
Leila Ave
Rio St
Weldon St
Terrace St
Haw thor ne Ave
Ale
xan
der Dr
Mo
ntcrest Dr
Te
akw
ood Dr
Blue View St
Wingset
ter
Way
Mercedes Ln
Au
ditorium Dr
Sh
ell Dr
Lowe St
Fourth St
Wol
veri
ne
Dr
Irene Way
Mill V alley Pkwy
Setter DrCh
ristin
e Ave
Sulphur
Cre
ek Rd
Parkvie w Ave
Silver Lace Ln
Brent Rd
Del Sol Pl
Kings wood Way
Rose Ave
Laurel Ave
Spo
rtin
g Ct
Birch WaySto
kes
Ct
Rome Ave
Red
cliff Dr
Eliza beth
Way
John St
Sheridan St
Echo Ct
Trailwo od Ct
Pe
arl St
Whet O
wl Way
Commerce St
Azalea Ave
B St
Trailview Ct
Gran ts P ass Pl
St T
hom
as P
kwy
Cedarwo od Dr
Rogue River Way
Shotwick Trl
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Gold St
Alfreda Way
Yuba St
Liberty St
Pal
acio Dr
Gold St
Gold St
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
West St
Fair Hill Dr
Rahna St
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Court St
Railroad Ave
Cypress Ave
Parkview Ave
South St
East St
Airpark Dr
Starlight B
lvd
Ove
rhill Dr
Shasta St
California StN
Co
urt St
Rosaline Ave
Grandv
iew Ave
Eureka Way
N Market St
West St
Harlan Dr
Willis St
Locust St
Shasta St
Teton Dr
Sonoma St
Veda St
Ellis St
Magnolia Ave
Butte St
Gold St
Olive Ave
Yuba St
Railroad Ave
Foothill Blvd
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Loma St
Orange Ave
Garden Ave
Lake Redding Dr
Cumberland Dr
Mesa St
Leland Ave
Coronado St
Ada St
Arboretum DrCarnelia n Way
Placer St
North St
Royal O
aks Dr
Fell St
Placer St
S Market St
Wasatch Dr
Almond Ave
Liberty St
Aub urn Dr
Eighth St
Mary St
Ninth St
Center St
Pleasant St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Tehama St
Jay St
Pine St
Dre
am
St
East St
Delta St
Grange St
Sisk iyou St
Seventh St
Cliff DrSouth St
Fig Ave
Cessna Dr
Octavia St
San Francisco St
Trav eled Way
Court St
Mo
nte Bello Dr
Ame thyst W
ay
Lakeview Dr
Terrace St
Old Eu reka Way
Andes Dr
Str
atf
ord Ave
Turq
uoise Ct
Lear Way
Moonstone Way
Ch
ristin
e Ave
Bedrock
Ln
Rose Ave
Laurel Ave
Spo
rtin
g Ct
Sheridan St
Rosita Dr
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Gold St
Yuba St
Butte St
Liberty St
Gold St
Foothill Blvd
Gold St
Walnut Ave
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Olive Ave
Pioneer Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
West St
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Bechelli Ln
Court St
Railroad Ave
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
South St
East St
Airpark Dr
Wyndham Ln
Shasta St
Athens Ave
Rosaline Ave
Grandv
iew Ave
Summit Dr
Hartnell Ave
West St
Locust St
Veda St
Ellis St
Butte St
Henderson Rd
Gold St
Yuba St
Railroad Ave
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Lincoln St
Verda St
Sequoia St
Garden Ave
Low
den Ln
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Mahan St
Ada St
Placer St
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Fell St
Dove St
Placer St
Hemsted Dr
Wilshire Dr
S Market St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Su
mm
it Dr
Russell St
Tehama St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Tradit
ion Way
Paris Ave
Pine St
Grange St
Inez St
Valentine Ln
Rivella Vista Dr
River
view Dr
Po
lk St
Wil
sh
ire
Dr
Grove St
Anita St
Cliff Dr
Lee St
Pray Rd
Geary St
Octavia St
Prog
ress Dr
Sutter St
Court St
Smile Pl
Leila Ave
Rio St
Weldon St
Terrace St
Em
ily
Way
Lowe St
Wol
veri
ne
Dr
Irene Way
Parkvie w Ave
Silver Lace Ln
Brent Rd
Rose Ave
Laurel Ave
Spo
rtin
g Ct
Birch WaySto
kes
Ct
Rome Ave
Red
cliff Dr
Eliza beth
Way
John St
Sheridan St
Shotwick Trl
Market St
West St
Yuba St
Liberty St
Gold St
Gold St
Rahna St
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Benton Dr
East St
Shasta St
California St
N Court St
Eureka Way
Market St
California St
Shasta St
West St
Oregon St
Center St
Tehama St
Pine St
East St
Eleventh St
Rose Ave
Prince St
Gilbert St
Division St
Shasta St
Riverside Dr
Butte St
Trinity St
Center St
East St
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Bechelli Ln
Court St
Railroad Ave
Cypress Ave
Park M
arina Dr
Parkview Ave
South St
South St
Benton Dr
East St
Airpark Dr
Shasta St
Athens Ave
California StN
Co
urt St
Rosaline Ave
Hartnell Ave
N Market St
West St
Hilltop Dr
Locust St
N Bechelli Ln
Veda St
Butte St
Gold St
Yuba St
Railroad Ave
Continental St
State St
Oregon St
Chestnut St
Waldon St
California St
Loma St
Lincoln St
Verda St
Sequoia St
Garden Ave
Low
den Ln
Freebridge St
Leland Ave
Coronado St
Ada St
Arboretum Dr
Placer St
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Fell St
Placer St
Hemsted Dr
S Market St
Alamine Dr
Liberty St
Palisade
s Ave
Center St
Fa
vre
tto
Ave
Russell St
Tehama St
Was
hing
ton Ave
Paris Ave
Pine St
East St
Delta St
Grange St
River Ben
d Rd
Grove St
Cliff Dr
Lee St
Santa Fe Ave
Octavia St
Barba
ra Rd
Trav eled Way
Smile Pl
Leila Ave
Weldon St
Terrace St
Mercedes Ln
Au
ditorium Dr
Lowe St
Ch
ristin
e Ave
Parkvie w Ave
Rose Ave
Laurel Ave
Rome Ave
Red
cliff Dr
Sheridan St
St T
hom
as P
kwy
Market St
Trinity St
West St
Yuba St
Liberty St
Gold St
Gold St
Delta St
Riverside Dr
Quartz Hill Rd
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Airport Rd
Shasta View Dr
Churn Creek Rd
Rancho Rd
Dersch Rd
Alta Mesa Dr
Goodwater Ave
Meadow View Dr
Airport Rd
Churn Creek Rd
Knighton Rd
Venture Pkwy
Saturn Skwy
Shasta View Dr
Galaxy Way
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Redding City Limit
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) Oasis Rd
Cascade Blvd
Caterpillar Rd
Gold Hills Dr
Old Oasis Rd
Mountain Lakes Blvd
Montclair Dr
§¨¦5
Oak Leaf Ln
Pre
stige
Way
Brass ie Way
Zachi Way
Co
ns
titutio
n Way
Daut Rd
Spani
sh Bay Dr
Popp y Hills Dr
St An
drews Dr
Charles Dr
George Dr
Knoll Ln
Beaumont Dr
I 5 Nb Onramp
Ca
rme
l Dr
Eagle Nest Rd
Roseleaf Ln
Fairmont Dr
Bon
hur
st Dr
Tennessee Dr
Grand Ave
Lucca Trl
Ran
dolp
h Rd
Twin View Blvd
Insight Pl
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Attachment: General Plan 2045 (2.1--Comprehensive Update of the General Plan & Final EIR, by City of Redding) §¨¦5
Airport Rd
Old
O
regon Trl
Oa
sis Rd
Lake Blv
d
Sh
asta V
iew DrHill
top Dr
Hartnell Ave
Victor Ave
Old Altu ras Rd
Clear Creek Rd
Knighton Rd
Bechelli Ln
Ca
ny
on Rd
Ch
urn Creek Rd
Keswick
Dam
Rd
Rancho Rd
E Bonnyview Rd
N Market St
Buena
ventu
ra Blv
d
S Bo
nny
view
Rd
E Cypress Ave
Court St
S Marke
t St
Pla
cer
Rd
Canby
Rd
Dersch Rd
Park
M
arina D
r
Hawley Rd
Churn Creek Rd
Twin
Vie
w Blvd
Eastside Rd
Alta Mesa Dr
Wes
tside
Rd
Bran stetter L
n
Dana Dr
Tex
as Springs R
d
Colle
ge Vi ew Dr
Ben ton Dr
Beltline
Rd
Mistle toe Ln
Girvan Rd
Airpark D r Tarmac R d
Ove
rhill Dr
Meadow View Dr
Radio Ln
Sacram ento D r
Eastside Rd
§¨¦5
Qu
artz
Hil
l Rd
Placer St
Hollow L n
§¨¦5
Eureka Way
Churn Creek Rd
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Critical Mineral Resource
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The Transportation Element outlines the existing circulation system within the City of Redding and its designated Sphere of Influence (SOI), and provides goals and policies to enhance mobility and efficiently serve existing and future land uses.

The Transportation Element supports regional and statewide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), complement environmental justice efforts, and improve public health.

A key goal of the Transportation Element is the provision of a well -connected network of “Complete Streets” that accommodate multi- modal mobility, provide access to land uses and support the City’s economic and sustainability goals. The Transportation Element ensures that transportation and land use decisions are coordinated and promote the safe and efficient transport of goods, make efficient use of existing facilities, and protect environmental quality.

Introduction

The Transportation Element addresses the street and transportation network and the movement of people and goods within the City of Redding. It establishes a plan for the transportation system to serve all members of the community. The transportation system shapes community life by linking friends to friends, people to jobs, homes to shopping, businesses to supplies, and families to entertainment. As such, the Transportation Element provides goals andpolicies, to guide the prioritization of future investments and maintenance.

The Transportation Element is very much a forward-looking document which addresses a number of multi-modal transportation issues ranging from accommodating transit, pedestrians, bicycles, etc., on City streets and str eet rights-of-ways, to recognizing the emergence of new technologies such as autonomous vehicles and increased us e of electric vehicles and their unique needs.

Importantly, it also recognizes that most residents will continue to use automobiles as their primary choice for local transportation during the 23- year life span of this General Plan. Included are policies that seek to maintain the “level of service” of the City’s streets that residents have come to appreciate and expect. As such, new development should not result in a degradation of service levels nor would the reconfiguration of arterial and collector streets to accommodate multi-model transportation options as both these activities will necessitate completion of stringent analyses to confirm that established standards will be met and that emergency access/evacuations routes would not be impacted prior to project approval.

Statutory Requirements

The Transportation Element meets State General Plan law, California Complete Streets Act requirements, and supports statewide goals that aim to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

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2 ensuring that all existing and future developments have adequate multi -modal access and circulation.

Authority

California law mandates the development of a Circulation Element as part of the General Plan.

The Circulation Element must contain the “general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, any military airports and ports, and other local public utilities and facilities,” all correlated with the land use element of the General Plan per Government Code Section 65302(b). In addition, the General Plan must incorporate “Complete Streets” policies, as described below.

Utility-oriented facilities such as energy, water, sewage, storm drainage, solid waste, and communications are addressed within the Public Facilities and Services Element of the City of Redding General Plan.

Complete Streets Act

The term “Complete Streets” refers to a balanced, mul timodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets – including bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists and passengers, users of personal mobility devices such as scooters and skateboards, movers of commercial goods, pedestrians, public transit, and seniors. A “Complete Street” provides safe and convenient travel in a manner that is suitable to the local users.

The Transportation Element is consistent with the California Complete Streets Act (AB 1358), adopted in 2008, whi ch requires that cities and other public agencies incorporate “Complete Street” policies when updating the General Plan Circulation Element. Complete Streets make travel safe for all users. Every street does not need to provide dedicated space to all users, but the network must accommodate the needs of all users.

Economically, Complete Streets can help revitalize communities and can give people the option to lower transportation costs by using transit, walking, or bicycling rather than driving to reach their destinations. The City of Redding has a few critical corridors that are managed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans is actively engaged in implementing its Complete Streets policy in all planning, programming, design, construction, operations, and maintenance activities for the State Highway System. The provision of safe mobility for all users contributes to the Caltrans vision: “…improving mobility across California.” The successful long- term implementation of this vision is intended to result in diverse options for transporting people from one place to another, less traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, more walkable communities (with healthier, more active people), and fewer barriers for older adults, children, and people with disabilities.

Capital Improvement Programs

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3 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), make findings that the proposed City of Redding Five-Year CIP is in conformance with the General Plan, including the Transportation Element.

Vehicle Miles Traveled and SB 743

The Transportation Element is consistent with Se nate Bill (SB) 743, which was passed by the California Legislature in 2013 and led to changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding the analysis of transportation impacts that took effect in 2020. Transportation impact analysis under CEQA is no longer based on level of service (LOS), which focused on motor vehicle delay. The new CEQA standards require that transportation impacts associated with the development be assessed primarily based on the effects on VMT.

Rates of VMT are typically lowest in compact, walkable, and mixed -use areas. Higher rates of VMT tend to occur in suburban or rural areas with low population densities and longer distances to activity centers. Therefore, efforts to reduce VMT often focus on encouraging infill development. Similarly, SB 743 aims to encourage infill development and a diversity of land uses instead of sprawl, and to promote multi-modal transportation networks that provide efficient access to destinations and improve public health through active transportation.

While LOS is no longer relevant for CEQA purposes, LOS -based performance goals remain relevant for non-CEQA planning purposes and as a tool for the City to ensure its roadway system meets the expectations of the community that are discussed u nder the heading Motor Vehicle Traffic.

Regional Transportation Planning

California courts have recognized that general plans must reflect the regional context. The Transportation Element must, therefore, account for both regional transportation plans and, in some cases, congestion management plans. Metropolitan planning organizations and regional transportation planning agencies prepare regional transportation plans in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administra tion (FTA), Caltrans, the Air Resources Board, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and other stakeholders, including system users.

The purpose of the regional transportation plan (RTP) is to establish regional goals; identify present and future transportation needs, deficiencies, and constraints; analyze potential solutions; estimate available funding; and propose investments. In most regions in California, the RTP includes a sustainable community strategy (SCS) that aligns transportation investments with a land use pattern designed to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions. To be eligible for federal and state funding, transportation projects must be consistent with the adopted RTP, including an applicable SCS.

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4 (RTPA) for the Shasta County region. Every four years, SRTA prepares and adopts the Regional Transportation Plan & Sustainable Community Strategy for the Shasta Region (Shasta RTP/SCS), a comprehensive RTP with an SCS covering a minimum 20-year planning horizon.

The SCS addresses emission reduction targets and identifie s Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) where various strategies can be focused to effectively reduce per capita VMT and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The urban core area in the City of Redding was identified as a Strategic Growth Area, as shown in Figure T-2.

Local Mobility Setting

How people move from one place to another is an important indicator of the success of a transportation system. This section summarizes travel characteristics associated with the Redding transportation network by gauging its current performance and tailoring projects and programs that will provide benefits to the community.

Redding has long been the most northerly crossroads in California, a meeting place of east -west and north-south travel. Located where the Central Valley meets the mountains, Redding developed as the most important hub north of Sacramento. Its locational advantages and the historical transportation routes into surrounding counties have made the Redding area the commercial center for north-central and northeastern California, and, today, it serves as regional headquarters for a host of businesses and governmental agencies.

Residents living in the City of Redding generate lower rates of VMT per capita than other areas of Shasta County because there is greater pr oximity to jobs, commercial areas, and services such as public transit. Nonetheless, the Shasta RTP/SCS notes that the Redding urban area has a relatively low population density (2 persons per acre) relative to comparable cities outside of Shasta County (for example, Chico, which has a population density of 6 persons per acre).

Travel Modes

The U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) provides data on the mode by which people travel to/from work (or commute). As shown in Table 1, most employed Redding residents commute via automobile to and from work. However, the ACS does not account for non-commute trips, including utilitarian or recreational trips, or multi-modal trips (e.g., walking to a bus stop or walking after driving to a destination). T he ACS data also does not represent travel patterns for trips made by youth and trips to and from schools and colleges in the area.

Table 1: Work Commute Travel Modes

Source: United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 Jurisdiction Drive
Alone Carpool Transit Walk Bicycle Work at
Home
Taxi,
Motorcycle
or Other
Redding 81.4% 8.2% 1.0% 2.0% 1.1% 5.1% 1.1%
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5 Motor Vehicle Traffic

Daily traffic volumes on key motor vehicle routes within Redding are summarized in Table 2. The primary regional motor vehicle facility is the Interstate 5 (I-5) freeway that carries roughly 69,000 daily vehicles near Cypress Street in Redding. Cypress Str eet carries over 30,000 daily vehicles across the Sacramento River east of downtown, while many of Redding’s key streets carry between 10,000 to 18,000 daily vehicles. To put the daily volumes in perspective: streets with one lane per direction can typically accommodate roughly 20,000 daily vehicles, while streets with two lanes per direction can accommodate over 30,000 daily vehicles, provided that left -turn pockets are provided where appropriate.

A driver’s perception of traffic flow is directly related to expectations. Motorists may expect and accept occasionally heavy traffic, but will not accept continuous delays throughout their course of travel. In Redding, most drivers have come to expect virtually free -flow traffic, unlike what they may have encou ntered in larger cities in which they have either resided or visited. But it is important to realize that, while all streets are designed to carry traffic, they are not all the same.

Some serve major commercial corridors and are directly linked to Intersta te 5 and the State highway system, including State Routes 44, 273, and 299. Other streets function as links between places of work and residential areas. Still others provide basic organization to areas, like Downtown with its “grid” system, and have their flavor and provide different driving experiences.

It is not reasonable to expect that every street should have free-flow traffic 24 hours a day.

The speed of vehicles traveling in residential neighborhoods is a very real concern. Although residential streets are typically designed for a speed of 25 MPH, the average speed along the City’s residential streets is more than 30 MPH. On certain streets, the average speed is considerably higher. Excessive speed not only poses serious pedestrian safety concerns, but it also affects the residents’ perception of the general quality of life within neighborhoods. Speed humps, street closures, and diversions are important tools but must be used appropriately given each neighborhood’s unique environment. These devices, if not properly designed, may cause longer response times for emergency vehicles and reduce access options. Speed can be controlled through several means, including increased enforcement; traffic-calming devices such as traffic circles and neck-downs; speed tables; and narrowing the “pavement width” either physically or by using visual cues such as striping to narrow the traffic lanes of the street. Reducing the width of motor vehicle lanes is an effective strategy to reduce travel speeds in many cities, wi th 10- to 11-foot lane widths recommended for City streets, consistent with National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidelines. Such provisions are an integral component of new neighborhoods as addressed in the Community Development and Design Element.

Table 2: Daily Traffic Volumes
No Street / route Location Avg Daily Traffic
Baseline 2045
1 Interstate 5 (I-5) N of Twin View Blvd 39,500 51,100
2 Interstate 5 (I-5) N of SR-299 / S of Twin View Blvd 46,500 58,100 3 Interstate 5 (I-5) N of SR-44 / S of SR-299 60,000 75,000 4 Interstate 5 (I-5) S of SR-44 / N of Cypress Ave 69,000 88,600 Packet Pg. 365
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5 Interstate 5 (I-5) S of Cypress Ave / N of Churn Cr Rd 61,000 80,000 6 Interstate 5 (I-5) S of Churn Creek Rd 58,000 78,200
7 SR-44 E of Butte St / W of I-5 56,000 66,200
8 SR-44 E of I-5 / W of Hilltop Dr 48,000 55,700
9 SR-44 E of Hilltop Dr / W of Victor Ave 37,000 45,900 10 SR-44 E of Victor Ave 35,000 39,100
11 SR-44 Shasta View Dr 23,500 29,500
12 SR-44 Airport Rd 16,600 20,600
13 SR-273 N of Lake Blvd 12,700 14,000
14 SR-273 N of Benton Dr/S of Lake Blvd 20,800 23,500
15 SR-273 S of Market/Pine 16,800 19,100
16 SR-273 S of Buenaventura Ave 19,200 22,500
17 SR-273 S of S. Bonnyview Rd 21,800 25,000
18 SR-299 W of I-5 / E of SR-273 20,300 25,400
19 SR-299 E of I-5 / W of Hawley Rd 21,000 25,500
20 SR-299 E of Hawley Rd/W of Old Oregon Tr. 11,600 14,100 21 SR-299 E of Old Oregon Tr. 9,700 11,000
22 Airport Rd N of Rancho Rd 12,100 16,400
23 Airport Rd S of Rancho Rd 9,900 13,800
24 S. Bonnyview Rd west of I-5 ramps 21,600 26,000
25 S. Bonnyview Rd east of I-5 ramps 23,700 29,300
26 S. Bonnyview Rd west of Churn Creek Rd 21,100 25,700 27 Buenaventura Blvd N of Placer St 9,300 10,500
28 Buenaventura Blvd S of Placer St 9,400 11,500
29 California St btw Shasta & Tehama St 6,100 6,700
30 Churn Creek Rd S of SR-299 ramps 13,100 15,800
31 Churn Creek Rd N of S Bonnyview 13,000 14,900
32 Churn Creek Rd E of S Bonnyview 13,400 17,800
33 Cypress Ave W of Hartnell Ave 27,900 35,900
34 Cypress Ave E of Hartnell Ave 19,000 22,200
35 Cypress Ave E of I-5 / W of Hilltop Dr 31,200 36,800 36 Cypress Ave E of Hilltop Dr / W of Larkspur Ln 21,000 25,100 37 Hartnell Ave W of Bechelli Ln 12,000 12,700
38 Hartnell Ave E of Bechelli Ln 13,600 13,800
39 Hartnell Ave E of Churn Creek Rd 18,400 19,500
40 Hartnell Ave W of Shasta View Dr 10,000 11,400
41 Hartnell Ave E of Shasta View Dr 5,900 7,100
42 Hawley Rd. N of SR-299 ramps 6,400 7,800
43 Hilltop Ave N of Cypress Ave 12,100 13,300
44 Old Oregon Trail S of SR-299 ramps 7,400 10,100
45 Placer St E of Buenaventura Blvd 12,500 15,300
46 Placer St W of Buenaventura Blvd 13,900 14,100
47 Rancho Rd W of Airport Rd 6,200 9,100
48 Victor Ave N of Rancho Rd 3,600 5,100
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7 Bicycling & Walking

Walking and bicycling, jointly referred to as “active transportation,” are key components of the City of Redding transportation system. Active transportation not only supports the health, vitality, and prosperity of the community but directly supports the quality of life for residents.

Biking as a form of transportation has been popular in the City of Redding for many years. The earliest bicycle route planning document was a regional bikeway plan adopted in 1984, and the City adopted bicycle master plans in 1998 and 2010, and further updated in 2018 with the adoption of the Redding Active Transportation Plan (developed in conjunction with SRTA’s GoShasta Regional Active Transportation Plan). The purpose of the Active Transportation Plan is to lay the foundation for the establishment of a safe, efficient, comfortable, and connected active transportation network (i.e., pedestrian and bicycle networks/facilities) that is not only used but intrinsic to the lifestyle of Redding residents and visitors. The Active Transportation Plan is a living document that is intended to be updated every 4 to 7 years.

The Active Transportation Plan includes the following four goals:

Goal 1: Strive to develop a highly connected and comfortable active transportation network.

Goal 2: Work to increase the number of walking and bicycling trips.

Goal 3: Work to increase safety and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Goal 4: Promote an active transportation culture that benefits the community.

Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Networks

Redding is well known for its Sacramento River Trail. This nationally -recognized, multi -use facility is a major recreational opportunity that has become the backbone of the active transportation network. Over the last 30 years, the trail was extended to over 20 miles in length and now creates a viable commuter corridor that connects neighborhoods, schools, parks, bikeways, open spaces, and major commercial areas. The community is outspoken in its desire to see this trail, or similar facilities, ex tended into additional neighborhoods, the Downtown Core, and various commercial areas. Any improvements that result from this plan should follow the lead of the Sacramento River Trail Project in contributing to the aesthetic and cultural value of the community.

The existing bicycle network, shown in Figure T-3, is comprised of shared-use paths, bike lanes, and bike routes. Bicycle support facilities and amenities include bicycle parking, bicycle shops, and repair stations (e.g., a place to put air in low t ires or fix a flat tire). Bicycle racks are concentrated in Downtown Redding and near shopping or commercial centers. Additionally, there are five bicycle shops and one repair station. Planned bicycle improvements identified in the Active Transportation Plan are incorporated into the Circulation Plan described in this element.

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8 The pedestrian network, shown in Figure T-4, shows sidewalks and paths that make up Redding’s pedestrian facilities. Pedestrian facilities include trails, curb ramps, crosswalks, crossing aids (e.g., pedestrian crosswalk indicators), traffic control devices aimed at facilitating pedestrian crossings (e.g., pedestrian crossing signs/beacons), grade -separated crossings, and other infrastructure to encourage and improve conditions for walking and accessibility for all, including disabled persons, the elderly, and even parents with strollers.

The sidewalk network is generally well connected in Downtown Redding and in areas adjacent to and within many of the retail centers and within most of the residential neighborhoods. However, gaps in the sidewalk network are evident in locations between neighborhoods. Planned pedestrian improvements identified in the Active Transportation Plan are incorporated into the Circulation Plan described in this element.

Public Transit Service

Public transportation in the Redding area is provided by the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) which provides both fixed-route and demand-response transit services. RABA was formed in 1976 by a joint powers agreement (J PA) between the City of Redding and the County of Shasta to provide public transit services within the Greater Redding Area. RABA began service in 1981 and has expanded over the years to meet the increased needs of the community. The JPA was amended in 1998 to include the City of Anderson and the City of Shasta Lake. RABA’s primary source of revenue is Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds. Most RABA riders are commuters who are highly transit dependent.

The RABA Downtown Transit Center is located in Downtown Redding and is the main transit hub in Shasta County, serving as a point of connection between RABA and other interregional bus services (e.g., Amtrak Thruway, Greyhound, Modoc Sage Stage, and Trinity Transit).

Currently, RABA fixed -route service consists of ten local routes and three express routes. The local routes operate 12 or 13 service hours per day, Monday through Friday, starting at either 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 a.m. Saturday service commences three hours later than the Monday through Friday start time but ends at the same time. RABA does not currently provide Sunday service. RABA’s demand-response transportation service provides origin and destination transportation for individuals who, because of a disability, are not able to utilize a reg ularly scheduled fixed-route bus service. RABA’s demand- response service provides Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Paratransit service.

Figure T-5 illustrates the fixed -route RABA bus routes that service the Redding community. All local routes depart from one of three RABA transit centers – six routes depart from the Downtown Transit Center, three from the Masonic Transfer Center, and five local routes from the Canby Transfer Center (TC). These routes all complete a loop in the span of one hour and return to the starting point at the respective transit center with a couple of exceptions.

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9 Safety & Collisions

A Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) was developed for the City of Redding in February 2022 and provides a citywide analysis of the roadway system and details the current collision patterns and high-risk roadway characteristics (system analysis). In addition, the plan identifies safety countermeasures to help mitigate the City’s primary crash type trends and reduce the overall collision severity.

Five years of collision data (2015 -2019) from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) was evaluated for the City roadways. Within the five-year period, a total of 3,468 collisions were reported within the City of Redding, specifically 2,364 collisions on City streets and 1,104 collisions on Caltrans roadw ays.

Of the 2,364 collisions on City streets, twenty-four (24) resulted in fatalities and ninety-three (93) resulted in severe injuries. Figure T-6 shows the density of collisions on City roadways. Unsafe speed was the most common violation category in the noted collisions. The City intersections and segments were ranked based on a safety assessment to weigh collisions and capture the relative severity in equivalent property damage, as summarized below. In addition, the collision density of Caltrans facilities in Redding is shown in Figure T-8.

Intersections with highest rates of collisions:

1. Churn Creek Rd / Hartnell Ave

2. South St / California St

3. Hartnell Ave / Bechelli Ln

4. Airport Rd / Preserve Blvd

5. Butte St / Continental St

6. Market St / Riverside Dr

7. Hartnell Ave / Northwoods Way

8. Churn Creek Rd / E Cypress Ave

9. Victor Ave / Hartnell Ave

10. Hilltop Dr / E Cypress Ave

11. E Cypress Ave / Bechelli Ln

City street segments with the highest rates of collisions:

1. Churn Creek Rd (Presidio St to S Bonnyview Rd)

2. E Cypress Ave (Park Marina Dr to Churn Creek Rd)

3. Hilltop Dr (n/o Browning St to Maraglia St)

4. Bechelli Ln (E Cypress Ave to n/o 3rd St)

5. W Cypress Ave (Market St to Park Marina Dr)

6. Railroad Ave (South St to Buenaventura Blvd)

7. Hartnell Ave (Goodwater Ave to Airport Rd)

8. Hilltop Dr (n/o Redding Hilltop Apartments to St. Thomas Pkwy)

9. Hartnell Ave (Northwoods Way to Kenco Ave)

10. S Bonnyview Rd (S Market St to Churn Creek Rd)

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10 Circulation Plan

This section of the Transportation Element describes the Complete Streets and bikeway network plan, including street and bikeway classifications, and street design guidelines. The plans and guidelines support planned improvements to the City’s street network by 2045; these improvements are deemed necessary based on traffic computer modeling that was conducted in 2022. The City of Redding desires to improve the transportation network of Complete Streets that provide safe multimodal transportation choices for independent mobility, encourage healthy active living, and support greater social interaction. The Complete Streets network provides safe and convenient travel that serves all users.

Street Classification System

City streets are classified as either arterials, collectors, or local streets as defined below. In addition, Caltrans facilities within Redding include two additional classifications: freeways and expressways.

• Arterial Streets. Arterials provide the principal network for citywide travel by al l modes of travel, including walking, bicycling, motor vehicle, and transit. They also provide regional connections. Most commercial land uses in Redding are accessed directly via arterial streets. Arterial streets in Redding generally have one or two motor vehicle travel lanes per direction and sidewalks on both sides. Bicycle facilities on arterial streets should consist of buffered bicycle lanes or separated bikeway facilities wherever feasible while recognizing that this will be difficult to achieve on currently developed roadways without substantial modifications in lane configurations, striping, sidewalk modifications, right-of- way limitations, and/or other improvements. Arterial streets are further subdivided into types of arterials to reflect the la nd use and neighborhood context specific to each type.

The ultimate, ideal design of these roadways includes the following attributes:

o Principal Arterials in Redding will typically provide two to three automobile lanes per direction by 2045, with wide sidewalks and bulb- outs at crossings to provide for low -stress pedestrian travel. Protected bikeways should be provided where feasible on principal arterials. Measures to enhance transit service are also encouraged, including queue jump lanes and bus stop ame nities. Right-of- ways necessary to accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and transit services, projected traffic, and emergency access/evacuation needs will generally range from 84 feet to 135 feet.

o Minor Arterials generally will provide one to two automobile lanes per direction by 2045, plus a center left -turn lane or median, wide sidewalks on both sides and bulb-outs at crossings to allow for low-stress pedestrian travel. Protected bikeways should be provided where feasible on minor arterials. Right-of-ways will generally range from 84 feet to 96 feet.

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11 streets and intersections sho uld be obtained in advance of need, where appropriate, to accommodate the diverse need of these facilities beyond the needs of 2045. Certain streets should also be planned and constructed to address current needs for ingress/egress during emergencies such as wildfire and flooding events.

• Collector Streets . Collectors provide connections for all modes of travel within and between residential areas and activity centers, as well as providing direct access to land uses. Collectors also provide connections between arterial and local streets. Collector streets in Redding have one motor vehicle travel lane per direction, with sidewalks on both sides at buildout. Protected bikeways or buffered bicycle lanes should be provided wherever feasible on collector street segments. Right-of-ways will generally range from 60 feet to 96 feet.

• Local Streets. Local streets provide direct access to abutting properties by all modes of travel. City streets that are not designated as arterials or collectors are local. Bicycle facilities on local streets generally consist of shared travel lanes between motorists and bicyclists. Local streets typically provide sidewalks on both sides and allow on- street parking. Local streets should be designed to encourage low travel speeds and provide “low- stress” travel routes for bicyclists and pedestrians. Right-of-ways will generally range from 28 feet to 60 feet.

• Freeways. Travelers use freeways for longer trips by motor vehicle, including regional travel as well as crosstown trips within the Redding urban area. Freeways in Redding typically provide 2 to 3 lanes per direction, with grade -separated interchanges. Motor vehicle travel speeds on freeways typically range from 55 to 70 mph.

• Expressways. Travelers use expressways for regional trips and longer trips within Redding, primarily via motor vehicle, typically with 2 to 3 motor vehicle lanes per direction. Direct access to adjacent properties from an expressway is typically restricted or not allowed.

State Route (SR) 273 is classified as an expressway on segments north and south of downtown Redding. Protected bikeways or multi -use paths should be provided where feasible adjacent to expressway segments. Right -of-ways will generally range from 110 feet to 150 feet.

Figure T-9 illustrates the 2045 buildout circulation plan and street classification for each segment.

Table 3 provides guidelines and prioritization by mode of travel for each City street classification.

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12 Table 3: City Street Classifications & Guidelines

Classificatio
n Mode Priority Description and Guidelines
Motor
Vehicle
Lanes
Bicycle
Provisions
Principal
Arterial
Bicycle:

Pedestrian:

Transit:

Vehicle:






Major thoroughfare with transit
service and mixed commercial
and retail frontages. Provides
regional access to adjacent land
uses and safe crossings for all
travel modes along a regional
transportation corridor. Provides
enhancements for walking,
bicycling, and transit, including
bulb-
outs, where feasible, to
reduce pedestrian crossing
distances. On -street motor
vehicle parking may be
permitted where feasible to
enhance access to adjacent uses.
2-3 motor
vehicle
lanes per
direction
(recommen
d-
ed lane
width of 10-
11 feet)

Separated
bikeway
(Class IV)
where
feasible
otherwise
buffered
bike lanes.

Minor
Arterial
Bicycle:

Pedestrian:

Transit:

Vehicle:






Arterial streets with commercial
and residential frontages that
also serve through trips
connecting arterials for multiple
modes. Distributes trips to
residential areas. Balances the
needs of motor vehicles, transit,
bicycles, and pedestrians. On-
street motor vehicle parking is
typically permitted, but
intrusion of commercial parking
demand on to Neighborhood
Arterial segments is
discouraged.
1-2 motor
vehicle
lanes per
direction
plus a
center
median /
left-turn
pocket
(recommen
d-
ed lane
width of 10-
11 feet)*
Separated
bikeway
(Class IV)
where
feasible
otherwise
buffered
bike lanes.

Collector
Street
Bicycle:

Pedestrian:

Transit:

Vehicle:






Collector streets connect
arterial and local streets while
also providing direct access to
adjacent land uses. Balances the
needs of bicyclists, motorists
and pedestrians.
1 motor
vehicle lane
per
direction
(recommen
d-
ed lane
width of 10-
11 feet)
Separated
bikeway
(Class IV)
or buffered
bike lanes
(Class II)
where
feasible
Local
Street
Bicycle:

Pedestrian:

Transit:



Neighborhood streets with
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Traffic Planning

Land use planning can have a significant impact on managing local traffic problems and, to some extent, regional problems. F or instance, this General Plan includes land use policies aimed at giving more residents the choice of living closer to their jobs. It also contains policies supporting mixed-use developments, higher -density development in the Downtown and other areas, and locating neighborhood shopping facilities closer to residential neighborhoods. These policies can be found in the Community Development and Design Element. But these strategies alone will not solve existing congestion problems, nor will they prevent additional circulation problems that may impact the community’s concerns regarding the safety and convenience of the City’s streets.

Traffic engineers use quantitative measures known as Level of Service (LOS) to describe traffic conditions. Factors taken into consideration include the volume of traffic, street and intersection design, signal timing, and other variables. LOS is normally used to describe peak-hour conditions, specifically the morning or afternoon hour when traffic is the heaviest.

This General Plan uses a multilevel approach to assigning LOS expectations. It recognizes that the same level of service for all streets is not appropriate or necessary. For example, moving traffic through Downtown without delay detracts from efforts to establish an ac tive pedestrian-friendly area.

The following LOS thresholds are provided to guide the future development of the major components of the vehicle transportation network. The City Council may approve requests for deviations from the LOS thresholds, in unusual or exceptional circumstances, as it determines necessary and appropriate. Note that these thresholds reflect community expectations for its roadways and are not appropriate for evaluation of impacts under CEQA which are based on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).

• LOS “C”– “acceptable delays”–Most arterial streets and their intersections.

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14 interchanges and river -crossing street corridors whose capacity is affected by adjacent intersections.

It is important to note that there may be roadways where LOS thresholds cannot be maintained given various constraints to increasing their capacity. Cypress Avenue in proximity to the Interstate 5 interchange is an example. Without acknowledg ing such conditions and making allowances for LOS to be exceeded, virtually every project that adds traffic to such roadways would require the proposed City Council “exemption” of this Element to be pursued which is not only time consuming but, given the l ack of options available to mitigate the LOS on these roadways, would lack purpose.

Bikeway Network Plan

Increasing the convenience and use of bicycling as a daily form of transportation is a key goal of the Transportation Element. Increasing rates of bicycling will produce a number of community benefits including improved health, reduced traffic, less need for costly roadway improvement projects, and improved air quality. Facilities for biking and walking provide recreational opportunities as well. Grant funding sources are often available to implement bikeway improvements.

Types of Bikeway Facilities

There are four classifications of bikeway facilities in California, as defined by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans):

• Multi-Use Paths or Shared Use Paths (Class I Bikeways). A path physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by an open space or barrier, and either: within a road right -of- way or within an independent right-of-way used by bicyclists, pedestrians, joggers, skater, and other non-motorized travelers. Because the availability of uninterrupted rights-of-way is limited, this type of facility may be difficult to locate and more expensive to build relative to other types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, but less expensive compared to building new roadways.

• Bicycle Lanes (Class II Bikeways). A portion of a roadway that has been set aside by striping and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Bicycle lanes are intended to promote an orderly flow of bicycle and vehicle traffic. This type of facility is established by using the appropriate striping, legends, and signs. Buffered bike lanes provide additional separation from vehicles with a striped buffer section, that does not include any vertical separation.

• Bicycle Boulevard (Class III Enhanced Bikeway). In addition, many cities have installed an enhanced type of Class III Bicycle Route, referred to as a “Bicycle Boulevard.” Bicycle Boulevards are generally installed on relatively low-volume and low-vehicle speed streets and often include elements to facilitate bicycle travel, such as reorienting stop signs to reduce delays to cyclists, and/or discouraging use by motorists making cut -through trips, such as through the inclusion of traffic calming measures.

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15 • Separated Bikeway (Class IV Bikeways). A Class IV Bikeway is for the exclusive use of bicycles and includes a separation between the bikeway and adjacent vehicle traffic. The physical separation may include flexible posts, grade separ ation, inflexible physical barriers, or on-street parking. Separated bikeways generally operate in the same direction as vehicle traffic on the same side of the roadway. However, two-way separation bikeways can also be used, usually in lower-speed environments (35 miles per hour or less).

Planned Bikeways

Figure T-10 shows the locations of planned bikeways, and Figure T-11 illustrates the planned 2045 buildout bikeway network. Planned facilities include separated bikeways or buffered bicycle lanes on most arterial street segments.

Once completed, the bikeway network will connect every neighborhood to the central core of the community, as well as to employment, shopping, cultural, educational, transit, and recreational facilities throughout Redding. Bicycle facilities should be located in public and private development projects, and dedicated bicycle lanes should be included within street rights-of-way.

Note that Redding’s geographical size, (approximately 60 square miles in 2022), terrain, and considerable variations in temperature and precipitation may impact the use of bikes under certain climatic conditions for some users.

Planned Pedestrian Improvements

Not only does walking provide a good form of exercise, but it can also be an effective commuting mode if complementary land uses are located nearby. In order to be effective, sidewalks and other pedestrian areas need to be reasonably attractive, impart a feeling of safety and separation from vehicles, and be designed for use by all individuals, including those with mobility impairments.

These objectives can largely be achieved through facility design. Factors such as sidewalk width and the creation of an attractive separation between the sidewalk and the curb (usually by a maintained landscape strip) can contribute to the quality and perceived safety of the pedestrian’s experience. This is particularly important on streets that carry heavy traffic volumes and/or have relatively high vehicle speeds.

The installation of curb ramps in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements is also important at intersections so that those with mobility impairments can feel comfortable crossing the street and safely return to a sidewalk system. In order to encourage the highest level of use, pedestrian facilities need to be linked or connected to areas or destination points to which people want to get. These include but are not limited to a neighborhood store, place of employment, neighboring development, educational/recreational facilities, the river, or other creek -side trails.

Policies addressing this issue are included in the Community Development and Design Element.

The development of the type of pedestrian system described in this section is essential to increasing the number of individuals able to walk throughout the Redding community.

The Circulation Plan includes Pedestrian Improvements identified in the Redding Active Transportation Plan as illustrated in Figure T-12.

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16 Goals and Policies

The goals and policies in this section reinforce various policies of the General Plan’s Community Development and Design Element, Transportation Element, and Parks, Trails and Recreation Element intended to encourage the development of infill parcels and mixed-use developments that help to lessen reliance on automobiles and to provide pedestrian and bicycle connections between neighborhoods, transit, recreational amenities, schools, employment centers, and services.

Together these actions will help to establish a land use and transportation network that is efficient, accessible, and builds on the existing strengths of the Redding community. (Note: Policies that include the notation “EJ” indicate that the policy also addresses the requirements of SB 1000 pertaining to Environmental Justice. See also the Com munity Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element.

Complete Streets

The intent of the following goals and policies is to make travel safe for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists, transit vehicles and riders, and people of all ages and abilities.

Complete Streets principles are incorporated into the General Plan, consistent with the California Complete Streets Act (AB 1358).

Goal T1: A transportation system that meets the diverse needs of users of all ages and abilities, including safe, efficient, sustainable, and comfortable routes for walking, bicycling, and public transportation to increase the use of these modes of transportation, and enable convenient and active travel as part of daily activities.

T1A – Strive to ensure that where Complete Street infrastructure is constructed, it improves transportation choices for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation riders and that users of all ages and abilities are considered in the planning, design, approval, construction, and operation of new streets, and the alteration and maintenance phases of existing streets by:

• Including infrastructure that promotes a safe means of travel for all users along the right of way, such as sidewalks, shared-use paths, bicycle lanes (including protected bicycle lanes or buffered bicycle lanes where feasible) or paved shoulders.

• Providing pedestrian and bike connections from developments to adjacent main streets, open space areas, parks, transit stops, school s, commercial and employment centers, and other activity centers as opportunities arise.

• Designing new development to incorporate street connectivity for all users.

• Including new or alteration of existing infrastructure that facilitates safe crossing of the right-of-way for all users, such as accessible curb ramps, high- visibility crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, smaller curb radii, corner bulb -outs, pedestrian signals, and bicycle detection at traffic signals where warranted.

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17 • Incorporating features that improve the comfort, convenience, and safety of users, such as pedestrian-oriented/wayfinding signs, pedestrian -scale lighting, benches and other street furniture, bicycle parking facilities, comfortable and attractive public transportation stops and facilities, street trees, landscape, and planting strips. (EJ)

T1B – Seek funding to establish a systematic Complete Street retrofit program that will effectively alter existing appropriately-identified streets into Complete Streets.

T1C – Update the Redding Active Transportation Plan every four to seven years to ensure successful implementation of the City’s planned bicycle and pedestrian networks by undertaking the following:

• Working to identify and prioritize physical improvements that would make bicycle and pedestrian travel safer along current key bicycling and walking routes.

• Pursuing an implementation strategy to construct needed improvements.

• Undertaking improvements as part of street projects where reasonable and feasible.

T1D – Consider requiring that development projects dedicate street rights -of-way and construct both on- and off-site improvements as appropriate to provide access and street connectivity for users of all ages and abilities, mitigate the effects of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) attributable to the project, and not degrade peak- hour LOS below the following adopted thresholds nor conflict with multi-modal performance standards. The City Council may, at its sole discretion, determine that the degradation of LOS is appropriate given the extraordinary circumstances of the project being proposed. The traffic analysis used to establish mitigation or improvement measures shall be based on the regional travel demand model or other City -approved methods. At the option of the City and as may be provided by City ordinance, improvements may be deferred by the City upon approval of a Deferred Improvement Plan which identifies improvements needed, costs, funding sources, and other pertinent data required by the City.

T1E – Strive to complete the planned build- out street network as illustrated on the Circulation Plan map, and ensure that the accompanying design standards, programs, and procedures include Complete Streets as a main focus by undertaking the following measures.

• Review as necessary the City’s design guidelines and standard cross -sections for streets, intersections (including roundabouts and traffic circles), pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and transit facilities and revise as necessary to be consistent with National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and its guidelines regarding Complete Streets.

• Consider establishing performance measures to evaluate multimodal travel conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists, suc h as Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) criteria, to guide development of the street network.

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18 • Collaborate with the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) and other service providers to incorporate infrastructure to assist users in employing multiple modes of transportation in a single trip in order to increase transportation access and flexibility. Examples include but are not limited to, provisions for bicycle and wheelchair access on public transportation, secure bicycle racks at transit stops, and public transpor tation access to trails and recreational locations.

• Consider the development of a Complete Streets Design Manual that can serve as a guide for public and private development projects that propose new streets or modifications of existing streets.

T1F – Strive to complete the Planned Pedestrian Improvements identified in the Redding Active Transportation Plan, and support the provision of an attractive, safe, and continuous system of sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities by undertaking the following measures where appropriate:
(EJ)

• Seek funding for the design and/or construction of the sidewalk, path, and crossing improvements identified in the Active Transportation Plan. Focus on securing funds to match federal and State grant program opportunities.

• Where feasible and appropriate, seek to provide pedestrian- oriented features such as benches, enhanced landscape, and trash receptacles in commercial areas, including the Downtown and Redding Riverfront Specific Plan areas.

• Require new developments to provide sidewalks or other pedestrian-dedicated facilities on both sides of new public streets contained within the development. Exceptions may be appropriate where the topography is difficult, proposed lots are of a rural or semi -rural nature, or where the development plan illustrates that pedestrians will be accommodated by alternative means.

• Work with local organizations and neighborhood groups to develop a plan to determine where curbs, gutters, and sidewalks are needed on unimproved local streets and how to pay for the improvements; establishing sidewalk continuity wherever feasible is a priority.

• Pursue funding for the continued replacement and repair of sidewalks that have deteriorated due to age and tree-root invasion.

• Work to develop and seek funding to implement a program to identify, prioritize, and construct the retrofitting of existing intersections that do not currently have accessibility ramps and accommodations at the street corners.

• Strive to ensure that all new or renovated pedestrian facilities be of a sufficient width to ensure pedestrian comfort and safety and to accommodate the special needs of persons with physical disabilities wherever feasible.

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19 T1G – Strive to complete the Build -Out Bikeway Network identified in the Redding Ac tive Transportation Plan, and support related measures to make bicycling a safe, accessible, comfortable, and sustainable transportation mode by:

• Working to secure funding to construct the Bikeway Network improvements identified in the Active Transportation Plan.

• Pursuing the installation of protected bicycle lanes (Class IV separated bikeway treatments) where feasible on arterial streets.

• Seeking to incorporate appropriate bicycle facilities in the design of interchanges, intersections, and other street-improvement/maintenance projects.

• As funding allows, making improvements to streets, signs, and traffic signals as needed to improve bicycle travel, and keep bikeways free of overhanging shrubbery, debris, and other obstacles.

• Supporting, to the extent possible , the efforts of public transit providers including the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) to provide bicycle racks on all buses within the system.

• As appropriate, supporting the requirement that new development provide bicycle facilities or pay in-lieu fees based on the fair share of that development’s impacts on the bikeway system and needs identified on the Comprehensive Bikeway Plan.

T1H – Strive to achieve the level of service described in this Element for motor vehicle traffic on roadway segments and at intersections during weekday peak -hours, except where achieving the LOS standard would conflict with Complete Streets goals a nd standards or the City Council determines that extraordinary circumstances exist to require deviation from the LOS standard by requiring new development to provide improvements, pay in- lieu fees and/or pay development impact fees as approved by the City Council and based on the fair share of that development’s contribution of improvements needed to achieve the following peak- hour LOS standard/thresholds:

• Level of Service “C ” on all City roadways and intersections, except at those specific locations/roadway segments identified within this Element where a LOS “D ” is appropriate, including the Downtown Specific Plan area, streets within the state highway system and interchanges, and river-crossing street corridors whose capacity is affected by adjacent intersections.

T1I – Work with the public, stakeholders, and other jurisdictions and agencies to promote, design, and construct an effective transportation system that serves users of all ages and abilities by:

• Pursuing appropriate targeted outreach and publ ic participation in community decisions concerning street design and use.

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20 • Collaborating with Shasta County, the City of Anderson, the City of Shasta Lake, Caltrans, and the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency to integrate bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation facility planning into regional and local transportation planning programs to encourage connectivity between jurisdictions. Encourage coordination among these agencies to develop appropriate joint prioritization, capital planning and programming, and the implementation of street improvement projects and programs.

• Consulting with local public safety agencies to determine critical evacuation routes and recommended street design on designated routes to allow for adequate evacuations during emergency situations.

• Designing a roadway network that should have adequate circulation to allow for secondary and tertiary access points and should avoid developments with single points of access.

Existing areas with single points of access should be prioritized to create secondary road access points. Road connections required for secondary access should be designed to meet a minimum road standard allowed by the City Engineer and the Fire Marshall.

T1J – Pursue financing for components of the transportation system, and strive to ensure that the transportation capital improvement program and other budgetary tools include funding for Complete Streets infrastructure-by:

• Updating the transportation capital improvement program (CIP) as necessary and pursuing grant funds and other funding sources to augment City resources.

• Striving to provide appropriate improvements to improve multimodal accessibility with routine street maintenance and improvements such as pavement overlays, sidewalk repair, and ADA curb ramp installation.

T1K – Strive to assess fees on new development sufficient to cover the fair share portion of that development’s impacts on the local and regional transportation system by updating the City’s Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) as necessary to ensure the fees collected cover the costs of identified improvements. Exceptions may be considered including but not limited to the cases when new development generates significant public benefits (e.g., low-income housing, primary- wage-earner employment), and alternative sources of funding for the improvements can be obtained to offset foregone revenues.

Low-Stress Walk & Bikeways

Goal T2: A connected network of low -stress walk and bikeways within one -half mile of all residents that would connect key travel nodes and activity centers such as those that provide neighborhood retail and services, as well as Downtown Redding.

T2A – Support the provision of a connected network of low-stress walk and bikeways to connect major activity centers, including Downtown Redding and the Redding Transit Center, by considering implementation of the measures identified below. Low -stress bikeways should generally consist of separated bikeways (Class IV bikeways), sometimes referred to as “protected Packet Pg. 380
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• Work to identify and prioritize routes for a connected network of low -stress walk and bikeways, identifying barriers to low-stress travel with plans to address them. Incorporate maps and plans into future updates of the Redding Active Transportation Plan. Pursue funding to construct the network.

• Work to identify networks for walking and biking to connect with key travel nodes and activity centers, including transit nodes and strategic growth areas. Consider accessibility to all neighborhoods and housing, striving to ensure access to a connected network of low- stress walk and bikeways within one-half-mile radius of all residents. Key travel nodes and activity nodes include Downtown Redding, Redding Transit Center, transit nodes (where multiple transit lines intersect), schools, City Hall, County Government Center, Shasta College, Simpson University, major parks and recreation centers, employment centers/business parks, neighborhood commercial nodes, and regional commercial centers.

• As funding permits, develop design standards for the low-stress walk and bikeway network that establishes a “kit of parts” set of standards for the three low -stress facility types: 1) separated bike lanes on arterial and collector streets, 2) neighborhood greenways, and 3) off-street paths and trails. An implementation strategy to construct needed improvements to the network should be established.

• Work with the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake, and Shasta County to identify low - stress walk and bike routes that connect to the Downtown Core strategic -growth areas of the cities and towns of Shasta County.

• Support, to the extent feasible and as funding allows, operation of amenities and programming to enable daily transportation by people biking and walking, including bikeshare services, the Shasta Bike Depot at the Redding Transit Center, secure bike parking, short-term bike parking racks, and similar secure bike parking and e-bike charging stations, to meet existing and future needs for the encouragement and education of those who travel via walking or biking.

• Work with the local school districts to develop specific transportation plans associated with schools and the surrounding neighborhoods to address conflicts with traffic, pedestrian movements, safety d uring school hours, and bicycle facilities to and from schools. This may include a plan to implement slower speed school zones while children are present and flashing beacons to identify when these school zones are in effect.

T2B – Support provision of continuous greenbelt trails within and between parks, and along the Sacramento River connecting Redding to the City of Shasta Lake, the City of Anderson, and Cottonwood. Efforts may include: (EJ)

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22 • Striving to provide trail access, within a one-half mile radius, to all residents, and to connect trails to all parks; parks should be equipped with safe and secure bike parking and electric charging stations for bikes and vehicles.

• Striving to connect trails to all schools, parks, and other large recreation destinations such as the Sacramento River Parkway, Downtown, the Civic Auditorium, Waterworks Park, and the YMCA, as well as civic buildings such as the Courthouse, Library, Shasta County government buildings on Court Street, and City Hall.

Public Transportation

Goal T3: Public transit service that is safe, efficient, cost -effective, and responsive to the needs of residents, workers, and visitors, including micro-transit, para-transit, and seasonal flexibility (e.g., increased service during the hot summer months).

T3A – Support the provision of enhanced transit service that is timely, cost -effective, responsive to growth patterns, and meets the diverse needs of existing and future transit demand by: (EJ)

• Working with the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) and public transit providers including the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) on an ongoing basis to plan and implement additional public transit services.

• Supporting, to the extent feasible and as funding allows, the continuation and expansion of private commercial or nonprofit bus operations to provide additional regional transit opportunities for residents.

• Promoting coordination of public transit, on- demand service , autonomous vehicles, intercity rail, bicycle share program, intercity bus, and air transportation services to enhance the transportation options available for residents and visitors to the Redding community.

• Supporting, to the extent feasible and as funding allows, provision of intercity bus service.

• Developing policies and procedures to implement shared mobility devices to help enhance public transit options. These micro- transit shared mobility type devices could include scooters, e-bikes, and autonomous vehicles, and may be expanded as technology develops.

T3B – Provide ph ysical measures to enhance transit service by considering to undertake the following:

• Require new development to install and maintain passenger amenities at designated bus stops when relevant to accommodating project trips or mitigating VMT as appropriate.

• Provide bus facilities along arterial streets as indicated in an applicable transit development plan. Determine the precise locations during the development plan review or at the time of major street improvement or reconstruction.

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23 • Work with RABA to provide safe, attractive, well -lit, comfortable, and protected waiting areas for bus passengers.

Vehicle Miles Traveled

Goal T4: A mix of land uses and transportation amenities that reduces vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

T4A – Support measures that help reduce VMT below regional averages on a “residential per capita” and “per employee” basis by:

• Monitoring traffic trends through advanced technological solutions to determine mobility options, infrastructure improvements, and development decisions.

• Encouraging employers, colleges, and schools to provide incentives and facilities (e.g., showers) for employees and students utilizing alternatives to the single -occupant automobile, such as carpools, vanpools, buses, bicycling, and walking.

• Encouraging employers, including government agencies, to allow telecommuting and flex time and to promote staggered shifts or base work hours that do not coincide with peak - period traffic to reduce peak-hour trips.

T4B – Consider establishing an EV/AV Commercialization Opportunities Work Group to analyze and prioritize the development and deployment of advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

Ensure that –
- the full range of tools and smart infrastructure required are readily available or developed in partnership with service providers
- all levels of automated vehicles advance the City’s adopted Vision Zero policies - the system contributes to improved time reliability and system efficiency by reducing vehicle miles traveled; and
- benefits all segments of the community.

T4C – Prioritize infill and mixed -use development, and encourage new development in close proximity to existing employment, housing, schools, commercial centers, and other services and amenities as addressed in the Community Development and Design Element.

Safety

Goal T5: A safe transportation system that minimizes traffic -related fatalities and reduces non-fatal injury collisions.

T5A – Support efforts to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries attributable to collisions on City streets by considering the following measures:

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24 • Develop a “Vision Zero” strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries to zero.

The aim of “Vision Zero” is to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all.

• Implement safety improvements consistent with those recommended by the Redding Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) as funding allows.

• Monitor collision data and develop countermeasures to address identified collision patterns as feasible.

• Identify and prioritize intersections and other locations where collisions have occurred or that present safety challenges for pedestrians, bicyclist s, or other users, including, but not limited to, intersections within one mile of schools; consider gathering additional data through methods such as walkability/bikeability audits.

• Restrict speed limits where feasible within the confines of State law, particularly in residential neighborhoods, Downtown, and other areas of the City where pedestrian and bicycle travel are strongly encouraged, to reduce the potential for pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

• As funding is identified, implement measures to re duce motor vehicle speeds where applicable. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, installation of traffic circles and/or narrower lane widths (10 to 11 feet).

• Consider installing automated speed enforcement of motorized vehicles on high- risk road segments and at high -risk intersections/traffic circles, and installing automated traffic cameras on high-risk road segments and at high-risk intersections/traffic circles.

T5B – Promote safety in neighborhoods by developing the local transportation network in a manner that does not create conflicts between vehicles and residents. Efforts may include:

• Developing and implementing, as feasible, neighborhood protection plans when traffic studies or monitoring confirm excessive traffic volumes, substantial through traffic, speeding, or vehicle collisions in specific residential areas.

• Emphasizing the use of landscape and other visual cues to slow through traffic; the installation of physical measures such as delineators, traffic circles, and speed tables should be designed to enhance the visual aspects of the subdivision.

• Establishing street design standards and review criteria that will result in neighborhood streets that discourage cut through traffic and keep travel speeds low. The design standards may consider such things as excessive length and width and lack of connecting streets to adjacent neighborhoods and arterial streets. Encouraging new subdivisions to utilize a grid street layout where feasible and to have multiple points of access to enhance access and reduce funneling traffic into one intersection.

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25 • Strongly encouraging new neighborhoods to incorporate detached sidewalks and to establish landscape “parkways” between the curb and sidewalk. Continuous and consistent tree planting to form canopy closure is encouraged.

• Routing through traffic around the perimeters of neighborhoods where possible.

Downtown

Goal T6: Reinforce the urban land use pattern of Downtown Redding.

T6A – Strive to retain alleys and streets in the Downtown area to create shared spaces for bicycling and walking, and convenient service access, to local businesses.

T6B – Work to identify and seek funding for motorized and low -stress non -motorized transportation linkages to connect Downtown Redding. Destinations outside of Downtown that would require additional connections include Park Marina, Turtle Bay, and Redding Civic Auditorium areas.

T6C – Any new uses Downtown that would typically require a Traffic Study may be exempted unless it is d etermined that the proposed development would substantially increase traffic at intersections and roadways within this area of the City. If a traffic study is determined to be required, the study should identify measures to maintain high- quality access and mobility in the area with a priority toward active transportation modes. New discretionary land use permit requests within the Downtown area which generate net new PM peak-hour vehicle trips should participate in enhancing access and mobility for transit, bicycle, and pedestrian modes. These enhancements may include, but are not limited to:

• Enhancing sidewalks to create a high -quality pedestrian environment, including wider sidewalks and improved crosswalks, native and drought -resistant landscaping, buff ers between sidewalks and vehicle travel lanes, enhanced pedestrian lighting, wayfinding signage, shade trees, and canopies, increased availability of benches, provisions for café - style seating, and usage of monument elements and other forms of public art.

• Improving bicycle facilities to include attractive and secure bicycle parking, installation of bike lockers in appropriate locations, and provision of bicycle lanes, bike paths, and wayfinding signage along appropriate roadways.

• Supporting the develop ment of a Downtown Business Improvement District or similar mechanism to help fund ongoing maintenance of the streetscape enhancements.

T6D – Work with Caltrans to designate Caltrans facilities that act as arterials through Downtown Redding to be developed as “Main Streets” as an integral part of Downtown, rather than primarily throughway conveyances past Downtown. These main street designations should include the Complete Streets standards within the General Plan and include the safety elements, such as Vision Zero, and accommodate all modes of transportation such as transit and shared mobility devices.

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Goal T7: Convenient on -street and off -street parking facilities for motorized and electric vehicles (including charging stations) and bicycles that supports economic development, livable neighborhoods, sustainability, and public safety.

T7A – Strive to maintain adequate on-street and public off- street parking areas, including electric vehicle charging stations, to meet ongoing parking demands by considering the following measures:

• Pursue funding options and strategies for the construction and maintenance of shared parking facilities/structures Downtown.

• Seek funding to provide electric charging stations at parking lots and rest areas for cars, trucks, and bicycles throughout the City.

• Encourage and facilitate the provision of electric-vehicle charging facilities in new parking lots and multi-family residential developments.

• Strive to install secure bicycle parking with electric charging stations and large enough for cargo bikes in the Downtown area and at City parks, civic buildings, and other community centers.

T7B – Periodically review required parking provisions for private development and modify as necessary to encourage multimodal travel and reduce VMT by:

• Evaluating the use of maximum and minimum standards for automobile parking spaces in transit corridors and Downtown to promote use of alternate modes of travel as may be appropriate.

• Pursuing minimum standards for bicycle parking, including both long-term and short-term bicycle parking spaces.

T7C – Generally, avoid on-street automobile parking on arterial streets if there is not adequate space for bike lanes and parking lanes outside the Downtown area to reduce congestion and conflicts.

T7D – Work to ensure the provision of adequate curbside or off -street space where applicable to accommodate passenger pick -up/drop-off activity by transportation network companies (TNC) and delivery services.

Regional Transportation Planning

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27 State and federal funds for the planning construction, operation and maintenance of transportation projects throughout Shasta County. SRTA is made up of elected officials from Shasta County, the Cities of Redding, Shasta Lake, and Anderson, and RABA.

Goal T8: Ensure interagency and regional coordination with regard to transportation planning and improvements and to improve the regional mobility network.

T8A – Work closely with Caltrans and the Shasta Regional Transportatio n Agency (SRTA) to ensure that State facilities located within the City —including SR 299, SR 44, SR 273, Interstate 5, and intersections/interchanges that involve those facilities —are constructed in a manner consistent with the goals and policies of this element to the extent feasible.

T8B – Encourage Caltrans and SRTA to incorporate desired City design features (including Intelligent Transportation System programs, landscaped medians, Class II bike lanes, Class IV separated bikeways, and detached sidewal ks) within State facilities that function as arterials and gateways through the City. Work with Caltrans to develop a “Main Street” arterial standard for Caltrans right of way through Downtown Redding.

T8C – Work closely with Shasta County to ensure that adequate street rights -of-way and improvements are provided in areas within the “Primary Growth Area” and “Secondary Growth Area” of this General Plan. Such improvements should be consistent with City of Redding standards as appropriate.

Aviation

Goal T9: Enhanced air travel opportunities at the Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark.

T9A – Continue to plan and develop the Redding Municipal Airport as addressed in the Economic Development and Public Facilities and Services Elements to maximize its contributions to business efficiency, economic development, and recreational opportunities within the region.

T9A-1 – Encourage the establishment of additional commercial airline providers at the Redding Municipal Airport to provide the widest range of aviation travel choices to residents and businesses within the region.

T9B – Support Benton Airpark as a public -use, general aviation airport and commercial -reliever facility for the Redding Municipal Airport.

Rail Service & Facilities

Goal T10: Maximum availability and use of both freight and passenger rail service.

T10A – Encourage the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Amtrak, the State of California, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, and the Capital Corridor Joint Powers Authority to increase passenger service by expanding rail schedules to include a greater number of stops and range of Packet Pg. 387
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T10B – Work with UPRR, the State of California, and other stakeholders to identify any surplus right-of-way that may be suitable for parking or other facilities associated with a future light- rail system.

T10C – Seek the cooperation of UPRR in establishing a rail -side facility for freight- container unloading to augment goods-transportation opportunities.

T10D – Protect, through zoning, existing/planned rail alignments and facilities from encroachment by new potentially incompatible land uses, to the extent feasible.

T10E – Support efforts, as funding allows, to improve safety at locations where rail and other transportation facilities interface.

T10F – Seek funding as appropriate for the construction of additional grade-separated railroad crossings at South Bonnyview Road and in the Downtown area.

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Introduction

Purpose and Context

The City of Redding (City) has a wide range of natural resources within its Planning Area. These include the Sacramento River, creeks, ponds, wetlands, vernal pools, and groundwater resources; a variety of vegetation types and communities; wildlife; archaeological, historical, cultural, and aesthetic resources; mineral resources; and agricultural lands.

These resources contribute to the City’s economy and are important elements of Redding’s quality of life. The City values its resources and is committed to protecting and preserving its natural resources for the benefit of its current residents and the welfare of its future generations. This element thus seeks to balance the need to accommodate growth with the need for conservation, protection, and enhancement of the area’s natural resources.

Specific topics addressed within the Policy Document include:

• Surface Water

• Groundwater

• Biological Resources

• Open Space

• Archaeological, Historical, Cultural, and Aesthetic Resources

• Mineral Resources

• Energy Resources and Conservation

• Agricultural Lands

• Air Quality

Parks and recreational facilities and programs are addressed in the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Element.

Authority

In accordance with Government Code Sections 65302(d) and 65302(e), a general plan is required to include both a Conservation and an Open Space Element.

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2 Conservation Element

The Conservation Element is required to address the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, including water and its hydraulic force, forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals, and other natural resources. The Conservation Element may also cover:

• The reclamation of land and waters.

• Prevention and control of the pollution of streams and other waters.

• Regulation of the use of land in stream channels and other areas required for the accomplishment of the conservation plan.

• Prevention, control, and correction of the erosion of soils, beaches, and shores.

• Protection of watersheds.

• The location, quantity, and quality of rock, sand, and gravel resources.

• Flood control.

Assembly Bill 162 (adopted in 2007) amended certain sections of the Government Code pertaining to land use planning. As it relates to the Conservation Element, Section 65302.d.(3) requires that the Natural Resources Element identify rivers, creeks, streams, flood corridors, riparian habitats, and land that may accommodate floodwater for purposes of groundwater recharge and stormwater management.

Open Space Element

It is the intent of the Legislature that cities preparing general plans recognize open space as a limited and valuable resource to be conserved whenever possible.

The Open Space Element is specifically required to consider:

• Open space for the preservation of natural resources (fish and wildlife habitat).

• Open space used for the managed production of resources (food and fiber).

• Open space for outdoor recreation, including areas of scenic, historical, and cultural value.

• Open space necessary to maintain public health and safety.

• Open space in support of military installations, military training routes, and underlying restricted airspace.

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3 • Open space for tribal resources, including public land containing any Native American, historic, cultural, or sacred sites listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources.

The Conservation and Open Space Elements are commonly combined because of the overlapping topics each is required to address. The City of Redding has chosen to prepare a Natural Resources Element which effectively meets the statutory requirements of both documents.

Goals and Policies

Surface and Groundwater Resources

The availability, quantity, and quality of water resources are vital to natural processes and human activities within any urban area. Water is essential to the development of housing, commerce and industry, agricultural operations, recreation, and the maintenance of high-quality fish and wildlife habitats. Surface water within the Planning Area consists of the Sacramento River and numerous tributary creeks. There are also a number of ponds, most of which are in private ownership.

Municipal Water Sources

The City of Redding has two major sources of drinking water: surface water and groundwater. The Sacramento River and Whiskeytown Lake provide approximately 70 percent of the City’s total water supply. The remaining supply is provided by groundwater, which comes from wells drilled into the Redding Groundwater Basin.

In addition to the City of Redding, a number of water districts provide domestic and agricultural water within the Planning Area. These districts also obtain their supplies from a variety of sources, including the Sacramento River, Spring Creek Conduit, Muletown Conduit (which is also connected to Whiskeytown Lake), and wells.

The quantity and quality of wate r resources can be affected by a variety of activities, including, but not limited to:

• Sedimentation and siltation due to erosion.

• Biological invasion of non-native species.

• Increased stormwater runoff and reduced groundwater recharge.

• Excessive pumping of groundwater and/or excessive water consumption.

• Contamination from improper or excessive use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and runoff from animal feedlots or pastures.

• Discharge of various chemicals and compounds due to improper handling and disposal.

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4 • Contamination resulting from high concentrations of on- and off -site sewage -disposal systems.

• Leaching of hazardous materials or substances.

Stormwater Management/Groundwater Recharge

The Sacramento River, its tributary streams , and its collective floodplains provide many benefits to the community beyond their scenic, recreational, and habitat values. The City’s development regulations largely protect these areas from development, and represent significant opportunities for stormwater management and groundwater recharge. In addition to basic floodplain protection, the City also requires new development to establish river - and creek-corridor buffer areas, which are to remain in their natural state to protect riparian vegetation, ensure streambank stabilization, and to provide public access to these waters.

The following figures of the Natural Resources Element and the Public Safety Element depict the areas available for stormwater management and groundwater recharge as required by Government Code Section 65302.d.(3):

• Natural Resources Element, Figure NR-1, “River and Creek Corridor Buffer Widths.”

• Public Safety Element, Figure PS-3, “100-Year Floodplain.”

Issues

Erosion and sedimentation control are the primary issues in the Redding area from a water-quality perspective. While the City recognizes the economic importance of allowing grading and other site-development activities to occur during what is considered the “rainy season ” (typically October 15 through April 15), of equal or greater importance is the protection of our surface-water resources. Siltation of our waterways has dramatic negative effects on aquatic wildlife, including federally protected species o f anadromous fish. The following policies strike a balance between these objectives. (Note: Policies that include the notations “EJ” indicate that the policy also addresses the requirements of SB 1000 pertaining to Environmental Justice. See also the Community Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element.

Goal NR1: Minimize soil erosion and sedimentation problems resulting from development activities; improve the quality of stormwater runoff.

NR1A – Consider updating the process and requirements for the development, review, and approval of erosion- and sedimentation-control plans for development projects to include the use of best available practices.

NR1B – Continue to improve compliance with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board’s regulations and standards and work with local, state, and federal agencies and private watershed organizations to maintain, protect, and improve water quality and quantity.

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5 NR1C – Utilize the stormwater protection measures of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit and the provisions of the City’s grading ordinance to control sources of pollutants and improve and maintain urban runoff water quality.

NR1D – Ensure that erosion control devices are installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the grading ordinance, NPDES, conditions of granting permit approval, and any other applicable requirements; and that project monitoring and erosion- control enforcement activities are undertaken to ensure that that the facilities function effectively.

NR1E – Pursue immediate remediation to the extent feasible when erosion damage is discovered and/or initial control measures fail.

NR1F – Continue to enforce the provisions of the Redding Municipal Code ( RMC) for failure to comply with the requirements of the Grading Ordinance and/or an approved erosion- and sedimentation-control plan.

NR1G – Continue supporting and/or jointly sponsor erosion- and sedimentation-control training and education activities in conjunction with local/regional jurisdictions and the development community. Encourage neighboring jurisdictions to adopt and enforce consistent erosion- and sedimentation-control measures.

NR1H – Provide opportunities for staff responsible for monitoring and enforcing the City ’s Grading Ordinance to receive adequate training regarding erosion- and sedimentation -control practices.

NR1I – Work with Shasta County and other regional, state, and federal agencies to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals and other agents or pollutants entering the surface water system from agriculture, entertainment facilities such as golf courses, and urban runoff.

Goal NR2: Develop and maintain adequate water supplies for domestic and fire-suppression purposes.

NR2A – In accordance with the Water Utility Master Plan, c ontinue to evaluate options for increasing the City’s water supply, including, but not limited to, acquiring additional allocations from the Sacramento River, development of additional wells, and enhancement of water -storage and treatment facilities.

NR2B – Encourage water-conservation practices such as:

• Planting water -efficient landscape, prioritizing native and drought-tolerant plants as appropriate.

• Adherence to the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the Urban Water Management Plan.

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6 • Striving to protect local water rights and resources and preventing exportation of surface water by supporting efforts to retain local control over these resources.

• Use of “Gray water” for landscape irrigation purposes, where feasible, as approved by Shasta County Department of Environmental Health.

• Encourage/support the use of technological and innovative water conservation devices or practices that may be developed.

NR2C – Utilize water-reclamation projects in landscape and agricultural uses, where appropriate and as approved by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and State Department of Health Services.

NR2D - Conduct a periodic assessment of existing water sources and infrastructure capabilities to identify vulnerable areas with insufficient water supply for effective fire suppression. Evaluate the feasibility of constructing water storage facilities or other infrastructure, considering capacity requirements during peak fire seasons in identified high-risk areas as necessary.

Goal NR3: Preserve and protect the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater resources within the planning area. Prevent and remediate surface and groundwater and soil contamination as appropriate.

NR3A – Avoid impacts to groundwater recharge areas through open space preservation, runoff management, stream setbacks, clustering of development, and Low Impact Development (LID) treatment where appropriate.

NR3B – Work with local, state, regional, and tribal agencies to:

• Identify and map groundwater recharge areas within the Sphere of Influence and protect, improve, and enhance groundwater quality of the region, and

• Encourage and support those responsible for soil, surface water, and/or groundwater contamination to initiate, monitor, and complete full remediation activities.

NR3C – Continue to support efforts to periodically review and maintain Redding Basin Water Resources Management Plan that addresses long-term sustainability of this resource.

Biological Resources

Unlike many urban areas, the Redding Planning Area contains a variety of biological and wildlife resources. Generalized habitat mapping of the Planning Area is available on the CalVeg Vegetation Classification and Mapping. The data and mapping available on CalVeg are not site-specific, but provide a reasonably accurate composition of basic habitat types and their general distribution throughout the Planning Area.

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7 It should be noted that the majority of the Planning Area’s land cover is classified as Urban, Blue Oak Woodland, or Blue Oak- Foothill Pine. Mixed Chaparral and Annual Grassland land cover types are dominant in the remaining portions of the Planning Area.

The goals and policies of this and previous General Plans have resulted in the protection of thousands of acres of various habitat types, generally along the Sacramento River and its tributary streams as well as associated slope areas. The General Plan and its implementation of development ordinances (e.g., Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance as of December 2022) identified the following as open space and/or greenway that largely precludes development:

• “Greenway” acres in the City limits: 8,062 acres.

• “Greenway” acres in the “Primary Growth Area”: 1,216 acres.

• “Greenway” acres in the “Secondary Growth Area”: 1,152 acres.

Additionally, to ensure perpetual protection of these resources, approximately 3,711 acres were zoned “Open Space” in 2022, with 908 acres protected via open-space easements on private parcels that were recorded as development occurred. Lands either zoned “OS” (Open Space), or which have been placed in private open-space easements are depicted in Figure NR-2.

For purposes of this General Plan, riverine (e.g. stream beds, riparian areas, and associated floodplain areas) and aquatic (e.g. vernal pools, swales) habitat types are considered sensitive and require special consideration when developing within or in their proximity. Additionally, Blue Oak, Blue Oak-Foothill Pine Woodlands, grasslands, and other land cover types may also contain special status species such as those protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

A number of habitat types in the Planning Area support a variety of both plant and animal species, some of which are classified as special status species. Special status species include:

• Species that are listed or proposed or are a candidate for listing as endangered, rare, or threatened under the State or Federal Endangered Species Acts.

• Species that are identified as a candidate, sensitive, species of special concern, or special status species by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), CEQA Guidelines, or the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife (USFW).

Potential impacts to sensitive habitats and/or special status species and other species as appropriate must be mitigated in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and federal regulations.

The Planning Area supports eighty -four special status species and/or their habitats, including thirty-five plants, six invertebrates, fourteen fish, three amphibians, one reptile, fifteen birds, and ten mammals. Of those eighty-four species, seventeen are federal or state-listed species (including those proposed as candidates for listing). This includes three plants, five invertebrates, four fish, Packet Pg. 407
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Redding City CouncilMarch 26, 2024

Redding City Council
March 26, 2024