General Plan Amendment to
Noise & Safety Element
1 October 8, 2024 Amy Nicholson
Supervising Planner
Planning and Economic Development
Project Description
• Proposed General Plan Amendment includes minor change to the Noise and Safety Element of General Plan 2035
• November 3, 2009, the Council adopted General Plan 2035, which includes the Noise and Safety Element
• Assembly Bill No. 2140 allows counties and cities to be considered for additional state cost-share if Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is referenced in Noise and Safety Element
• City’s current LHMP was adopted by the City Council in December of 2021
2 Changes to Noise and Safety Element
3 General Plan 2050
4 Zoning Code
5 General Plan Amendment Findings
• The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the goals and policies of all elements of the General Plan. • The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
• The site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested/anticipated land use developments; and
• The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
6 Environmental Review
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• General Plan 2035 Environmental Impact Report was
certified by the Council on November 3, 2009
• Amendment within the scope of the General Plan EIR
• Project does not require further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
Recommendation
7 It is recommended by the Planning Commission and
the Planning and Economic Development
Department that the Council, by resolution, approve
a General Plan Amendment to amend the General
Plan 2035 Noise and Safety Element to incorporate
the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Questions
8 Amy Nicholson
Supervising Planner
Planning and Economic Development
[email protected]
(707) 543-3258