Victorville City Council
March 19, 2024

CITY COUNCIL

ATTACHMENT A
2023 General Plan
Annual Progress Report

2023 Annual Progress Report
City of Victorville General Plan
February 2024

Alex Jauregui
City of Victorville
Development Department/Planning Division
14343 Civic Drive, PO Box 5001
Victorville, California 92392

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Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................. iii Section 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 State General Plan Guidelines .......................................................................... 2 Section 2 General Plan Overview ......................................................................................... 3

2.1 City of Victorville General Plan ....................................................................... 3

2.1.1 Land Use Element .............................................................................. 3

2.1.2 Circulation Element ............................................................................ 6

2.1.3 Housing Element ................................................................................ 8

2.1.4 Noise Element .................................................................................. 19

2.1.5 Safety Element ................................................................................. 20

2.1.6 Resource Element ............................................................................ 28

2.1.7 Environmental Justice Element ......................................................... 30 Section 3 Planning and Development Activities ............................................................... 34

3.1 Projects ........................................................................................................ 34

3.1.1 Discretionary Development Applications ........................................... 34

3.2 Capital Improvements Program .................................................................... 46

3.2.1 Traffic Signal .................................................................................... 47

3.2.2 Roads ............................................................................................... 48

3.2.3 Water ................................................................................................ 49

3.2.4 Sewer ............................................................................................... 49

3.2.5 Parks ................................................................................................ 50

Tables
Table 1. City of Victorville General Plan Elements and Adoption Year ........................................ 1 Table 2. Grants for Supportive Services for Infrastructure Activities ............................................ 7 Table 3. Victorville Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation (6th Cycle) ......................... 8 Table 4. Grants for Supportive Services for the Homeless and At-Risk Population ................... 15 Table 5. Grants for Supportive Services for Public Service and Fair Housing Activities ............. 18 Table 6. Grants for Supportive Services for Environmental Activities ........................................ 31 Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023 ................................................................. 34 Table 8. Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 ......................................................... 46 Table 9. Traffic Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 .............................................. 47 Table 10. Road Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 ............................................. 48 Table 11. Water Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 ............................................ 49 2023 Annual Progress Report ii February 2024
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Table 12. Sewer Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 ............................................ 49 Table 12. Parks Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 ............................................. 50 Appendices
Appendix A. City of Victorville General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ADU accessory dwelling unit
AMI area median income
APR Annual Progress Report
ARPA American Rescue Plan Act
CAP Climate Action Plan
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CGC California Government Code
City City of Victorville
GHG greenhouse gas
HCD California Department of Housing and Community Development HPS high-pressure sodium
HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
LED light-emitting diode
OPR California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research SCE Southern California Edison
SCLA Southern California Logistics Airport Planning Area SFR single-family residential

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Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Annual Progress Report (APR) is to fulfill the requirements of California Government Code (CGC), Section 65400(a), on the implementation status of the General Plan of the City of Victorville (City). The APR also informs the public of the progress toward meeting the community’s goals. CGC Section 65400(a), requires that cities and counties “investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general plan or element of the general plan, so that it will 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 APR is required to be prepared and submitted to the City Council, the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year.

At a minimum, the APR should address the following:

1. General Plan status and progress in its implementation.

2. Progress in meeting its share of the regional housing needs pursuant to CGC Section 65584.

3. Local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of CGC Section 65583.

4. The degree to which the City’s approved General Plan complies with the California General Plan Guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to CGC Section 65040.2.

This APR summarizes the planning activities for the City from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Victorville City Council received and filed this APR at its March 19, 2024, meeting. In addition to the required above-listed information, the City Development Department has included relevant ongoing and completed planning activities, programs, and permits (Table 1).

Table 1. City of Victorville General Plan Elements and Adoption Year Element Adoption Year Update Year (If Applicable)
Land Use Element 2008 2022
Circulation Element1 2008 —
Housing Element 2008 2022
Noise Element 2008 —
Safety Element 2008 2022
Resource Element2 2008 —
Environmental Justice Element 2022 —
Note:
1 The Circulation Plan was updated in September 2020.
2 Incorporates two mandated elements, Open Space and Conservation.

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1.2 State General Plan Guidelines
OPR guidance provides suggested content for the APR. The following presents the content in this APR, based on suggestions from the guidance:
 Introduction.
 Table of contents.
 List of acronyms and abbreviations.
 Date of presentation and acceptance by City Council. The APR is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on March 19, 2024. Additional details for the hearing are available on the City’s website at https://www.victorvilleca.gov/home.  The date of the last update to the General Plan (see Table 1. City of Victorville General Plan Elements and Adoption Year).
 Measures associated with the implementation of the General Plan, with specific references to individual elements.
 Housing Element APR reporting requirements – each jurisdiction is required to report certain housing information in accordance with state housing law (refer to CGC Sections 65400, 65583, and 65584) and HCD’s Housing Element guidelines.  The Housing Element APR is addressed in Appendix A, prepared through the use of standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD.
 The degree to which the General Plan complies with OPR General Plan Guidelines, including environmental justice considerations, collaborative planning with the military lands and facilities, and consultation with Native American tribes.  Priorities for land use decision-making established by the local legislative body (e.g., passage of moratoria or emergency ordinances).
 Goals, policies, objectives, standards, or other plan proposals that need to be added or were deleted, amended, or otherwise adjusted.
 One or more lists of the following, including references to specific General Plan Elements or policies, statuses (i.e., approved/denied, initiated/ongoing/completed), and a brief comment on how each advanced the implementation of the General Plan during the past year:
 Planning Activities initiated. These may include but are not limited to Master Plans, Specific Plans, master environmental assessments, annexation studies, and other studies or plans.
 General Plan amendments. These may include agency-driven and applicant- driven amendments.
 Major development applications processed.

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Section 2 General Plan Overview
The City’s General Plan, adopted on October 21, 2008, represented the first comprehensive update since 1997. In 2022, the City updated three Elements (Land Use, Housing, and Safety Elements) and adopted a new Environmental Justice Element. The following describes the elements of the General Plan and the implementation status of each element’s goals. A discussion of projects and capital improvements is provided in Section 3, Planning and Development Activities.

2.1 City of Victorville General Plan
The City’s General Plan addresses the critical issues that will shape the City’s future, specifically the following:
 Optimum types and mix of land uses that will both secure the City’s economic solvency and maintain a high quality of life.
 Transportation systems needed to accommodate planned growth.  Infrastructure systems needed to accommodate planned growth.  Important natural resources to be protected and integrated with planned growth.  Community facilities needed to accommodate planned growth.  Community amenities needed to provide a balanced and pleasing place to live, work, shop, play, and learn.

The City’s General Plan is organized into seven elements which include all elements mandated by CGC Section 65302the Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Resource (which incorporates two of the mandated elements, Open Space and Conservation, as well as Air Quality), Noise, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements. The implementation status of each element is identified below.

2.1.1 Land Use Element
The Land Use Element is a mandatory element of the General Plan. The primary purpose of the Land Use Element is to establish the policy foundation that will direct future land use decision- making for Victorville and its Sphere of Influence (SOI) to achieve the community’s long-range goals. It should be noted that Victorville’s SOI has been amended since the last update of the Land Use Element (2008).

The Land Use Element functions as a guide to policymakers, decision-makers, the general public, and planners in the City regarding the desired pattern of land use and development through the 2045 planning period. As required by CGC Section 65302(a), the Land Use Element describes the proposed general distribution, location, and extent of land uses in the City and includes a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the General Plan. The City of Victorville's Land Use Element

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complies with the requirements for land use elements mandated in Government Code Section 65302(a) and the General Plan Guidelines.

The Land Use Element comprises three chapters: 1) Introduction, 2) Issues and Citywide Goals and Policies, and 3) the Land Use Plan, which includes the Land Use Policy Map that graphically identifies the planned land uses within Victorville and the SOI (referred to comprehensively as the Planning Area) for the 2045 planning period. The land use designations on the Land Use Policy Map are organized via a classification system that has 14 land use designations and two overlay designations. This classification system provides an ordered approach to land use development and maintenance of public uses and open space by identifying the types and nature of uses and development allowed in particular locations throughout the Planning Area. The land use designations are grouped according to the following general categories: Residential, Mixed-Use, Commercial, Industrial, Public/Institutional/Open Space, Overlays, and Specific Plans. Each land use designation provides general categories of permissible uses and development densities and/or intensities allowed. It should be noted that the Land Use Element update was prepared in coordination with the update of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element and accommodates the City’s share of the RHNA in a manner that ensures new residential development occurs in a sustainable manner and incorporates environmental justice policies.

The goals, objectives, and policies of the Land Use Element are organized by the following topic areas: 1) Balanced Growth, 2) Economic Prosperity, 3) Quality of Life, and 4) Community Character. Each topic includes a summary of associated issues and opportunities, followed by related goals, objectives, and policies that have been established to address these issues and opportunities at the citywide level. A discussion of the goals of the Land Use Element and the manner in which the City has met these goals is provided below:
 Goal 1: A balanced land use pattern to accommodate Victorville’s future housing, commerce, industry, recreation and open space, education, employment, social, and health needs.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to work towards achieving and maintaining an appropriate balance, variety and distribution of commercial and industrial land uses to meet the needs of its residents, support the City’s economy and provide employment opportunities. Housing opportunities were expanded and accommodated without discrimination. Along with commercial and residential uses, mixed-use centers and corridors, and green space/parks were expanded and provided.
 Goal 2: An efficient, fiscally responsible, and sustainable growth strategy.  Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to maximize growth within the City boundaries; the City also continued the consideration of acquiring land in its

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Sphere of Influence. The City promoted land use and development patterns, policies, and sustainable practices.
 Goal 3: A thriving and resilient economy with a range of well-paying employment opportunities and a diversified and sustainable tax base.  Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to work towards becoming a major regional center for business, commerce, employment, and entertainment.

The City’s Economic Development Department is responsible for attracting new business investment and encouraging the expansion of existing industry, retail, and small businesses. As the City’s marketing and business development arm, the Economic Development Department works with organizations and businesses to act in the interest of local businesses, seek new economic opportunities, and develop new partnerships to drive local economic growth.

The City continued supporting Victorville’s economic development strategies by providing an appropriate mix of land uses that support existing industries, attract growth sectors in the Victor Valley, and provide jobs for those who choose to both live and work within the city.
 Goal 4: A safe city where community members have a high quality of life and healthful lifestyle, and where equity is routinely considered in land use policies and decision-making.
– Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to promote a community environment that supports overall health and well-being, ensure equity and environmental justice in land use policy implementation, and protect public safety from the negative environmental impacts of development. Community education was incorporated into the adopted measures to keep members of Victorville engaged with the new updates. The City continued to protect the public’s safety by evaluating land use and environmental constraints prior to development and requiring that projects mitigate potential negative environmental and safety impacts.
 Goal 5: An aesthetically pleasing community.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to promote a distinctive identity and image for Victorville with the high-quality design of the built environment and protect existing development from intrusion by new incompatible land uses. The City carefully reviews all new development applications in accordance with the City’s Development Code and various sections of the City’s Design Guidelines to ensure that existing aesthetic values of the subject and surrounding areas are maintained. The City continued to implement planning efforts that facilitated development in accordance with the General

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Plan’s organizing principles and regional categories in addition to development standards and design guidelines.

2.1.2 Circulation Element
The Circulation Element is one of the required General Plan Elements identified in the California Planning and Zoning Law. As specified in CGC Section 65302(b), a Circulation Element is required to identify the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, airports, and other public utilities and facilities in the City’s planning areas. The Circulation Plan was updated in 2020.

The Circulation Element is intended to provide guidance to decisions that expand and improve the transportation system for local and regional trips and to accommodate the diverse transportation needs of residents in the planning areas. Furthermore, this element is intended to specify the City’s policies for the coordination of transportation infrastructure planning with the planning of public facilities, where joint benefits can be achieved. The design, location, and constituent modes of travel can have significant effects on air quality, plant and animal habitat, environmental noise, energy use, and community appearance. Both economic and environmental considerations have been incorporated into the development of the Circulation Element.

A discussion of the Circulation Element goals and the manner in which the City has met these goals is provided below:
 Goal 1: Good Mobility. Provide a safe, efficient transportation system that enhances mobility for local residents and businesses as well as facilitates regional travel for automobiles and trucks.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to implement planning efforts to facilitate a safe and efficient road network. Primary accomplishments associated with the implementation of good mobility for the Circulation Element include road capital improvement projects. Section 3 details what these projects were and breaks them down by category and amount. Additionally, implementation includes assuring that traffic impacts for significant new developments and redevelopments are assessed and that traffic system improvements are implemented where appropriate for such projects. The City has adopted local guidelines for vehicle miles traveled thresholds of significance pursuant to Resolution No. 20-031 approved by the City Council on June 23, 2020; which establishes project screening criteria, trip/land use thresholds, and methodology.  Goal 2: Efficient Multi-Modal Transportation Network. Meet diverse transportation needs of existing and future residents and businesses in the planning area through convenient, safe, multi-modal means.

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 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to implement planning efforts to facilitate an efficient multi-modal transportation network. Primary accomplishments associated with the implementation of these efforts include road and traffic signal capital improvement projects. Section 3 details what these projects were and breaks them down by category and amount.

Additionally, the City continues consultation with the Victor Valley Transit Authority for major new development and redevelopment projects and regular assessments of special transit needs.
 Goal 3: Adequate Infrastructure. Develop and maintain infrastructure that supports the transportation and circulation needs of the community in a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to implement planning efforts to develop and maintain adequate infrastructure. This has primarily been implemented through the efforts of capital improvement projects for road improvements. Section 3 details what these projects were and breaks them down by category and amount. Additionally, the City continued to require projects to be responsible for the construction of roadway and traffic infrastructure and integration into established and planned infrastructure systems.  In addition, the City has obtained grant funding to support infrastructure projects. The total amount of grants awarded is $3,069,619.00 as shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Grants for Supportive Services for Infrastructure Activities Grant Name Project Type Source Amount
Highway Bridge Program -
Bear Valley Road over
BNSF Bridge Widening
(Engineering Department)
Replace or rehabilitate public
highway bridges (replacement,
paint, scour, preventative
maintenance)
Infrastructure Federal Highway
Administration
$1,768,829.00
Highway Safety
Improvement Program -
Guardrail Enhancements
(Engineering Department)
Corrects or improves hazardous
road locations, or features or
highway safety problems.

Infrastructure Caltrans $81,290.00
Highway Safety
Improvement Program -
Village & Tawney Ridge
Traffic Signals (Engineering
Department)
Corrects or improves hazardous
road locations, or features or
highway safety problems.

Infrastructure
Caltrans $539,000.00
Highway Safety
Improvement Program -
Seventh Street Traffic Signal
Modifications (Engineering
Department)
Corrects or improves hazardous
road locations, or features or
highway safety problems.

Infrastructure
Caltrans $680,500.00
TOTAL $3,069,619.00

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2.1.3 Housing Element
Government Code Section 65581 requires every city and county to prepare a Housing Element as part of its General Plan to adequately “plan” to meet the housing needs of everyone in each jurisdiction at all income levels. The Housing Element identifies and analyzes the City’s existing and projected housing needs and contains a detailed outline and work program of the City’s goals, policies, quantified objectives, and programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing for a sustainable future. It also identifies ways the housing needs of all economic segments of the community, including residents and the local workforce, can be met to achieve the City’s overall housing goal. The Housing Element must demonstrate the land use capacity to accommodate the City’s share of the region’s housing needs—this “share” is called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Housing Elements are required to be updated according to a state-mandated schedule, commonly referred to as “cycles.” The City adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element on January 18, 2022, and was certified on February 9, 2022.

The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021–2029) addresses the state-mandated planning period from October 15, 2021, to October 15, 2029, and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and the community’s vision of its housing needs and objectives. The Housing Element Update reflects the City’s continuing efforts to retain and expand housing opportunities in the community.

Information about the City’s efforts in meeting the Housing Element goals is presented in the Housing Element APR (Appendix A). The Housing Element APR uses the state-mandated template form provided by HCD with data input from the City per HCD requirements. This HCD form only captures housing activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

The Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the 6th cycle planning period for the City is provided in Table 3.

Table 3. Victorville Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation (6th Cycle) Income Category Number of Units % of Total Units
Very Low Income (0%–50% of AMI) 1,735 21.3%
Low Income (51%–80% of AMI) 1,136 13.9%
Moderate Income (81%–120% of AMI) 1,504 18.4%
Above Moderate Income (More than 120% of AMI) 3,790 46.4% Total 8,165 100.0%
Notes: AMI = area median income
 Goal 1: Encourage development of different housing types to meet the City’s different needs.

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 Implementation: Encouraging development of a wide range of housing types is necessary to address the diverse needs of current and future Victorville residents. To enable the development of various housing types, the City updated its Land Use Element and Zoning Code to achieve compliance with new State regulations. The City also aims to streamline the housing development process.

The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update. o PP-A.1: Update the City’s Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance. Incorporate changes to bring the City’s Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance into compliance with new State laws. o PP-A.2: Adopt a Density Bonus Ordinance and Create a Menu of Density Bonuses. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915, the City will adopt a legally compliant density bonus ordinance.
o PP-A.3: Increase Zoning in Areas Zoned for Multi-Family. To encourage lower-income housing development throughout the City, particularly in resource-advantaged areas.
o PP-A.4: Change Zoning in Appropriate Commercial and
Residential Zones. Pursuant to Chapter 8, Adequate Sites Inventory Analysis and Methodology, of this Housing Element, rezone certain commercial zones in the West City, Baldy Mesa, Golden Triangle, and East Bear Valley Planning Areas, as well as the 7th Street Commercial corridor to permit mixed-use development, in some cases allowing residential development up to 30 dwelling units per acre. o PP-A.5: Encourage the Subdivision of Sites that are 10 Acres or Larger. Encouraging the subdivision of sites that are 10 acres or more can provide more opportunities for development of affordable housing.
o PP-A.6: Continue to Encourage Single-Family Home Development in Designated Areas. The City will continue to facilitate the development of single-family units to help households to build their wealth and to enjoy housing stability.
o PP-A.7: Encourage Buffers and Transitions. For new higher density residential developments, provide adequate buffers or transitions in relation to existing lower density residential uses, as well as to commercial, industrial, and institutional uses that may be incompatible with residential use.
o PP-A.8: Evaluate and Change Off-Street Parking Requirements.

Evaluate existing off-street parking requirements and make a recommendation to reduce the number of required off-street parking

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spaces for residential development with lower parking demand, as appropriate.
o PP-B.1: Assist with Development of Low-Income Housing. To assist the development of housing for households with lower incomes, the City will seek to defer, reduce, or waive fees for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and Specific Plans proposing, or resulting in parcel sizes that facilitate, multi-family developments affordable to households with lower incomes.
o PP-B.2: Expedite Development. Expedite development of housing projects for seniors, people with disabilities, or people with low and moderate incomes.
o PP-B.3: Review the City’s Development Standards. The City will review their current development standards and will update as appropriate to encourage development.
o PP-B.4: Provide a Menu of Incentives/Concessions for Developers.

Victorville will seek to post an overview of available
incentives/concessions and the application process for developers on the City’s website.
o PP-B.5: Provide Permit Fee Information for Developers. The City’s website provides an online portal/fee estimator, a tool to look up zoning by property, most development and building fees, and the City’s zoning map, development code, and land use plans. o PP-B.6: Senate Bill (SB) 35 Streamlined and Ministerial Approval Process. The City will establish a streamlined, ministerial review process for qualifying multi-family residential projects consistent with SB 35.
 Goal 2: Maximize land utilization for residential development.  Implementation: With a growing demand for housing, it is important for the City to maximize land utilization for residential development. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP-C.1: Update the City’s Zoning Ordinance to Allow for Higher Densities in Areas with Underdeveloped/Underutilized Property. The City will update the current Zoning Ordinance to ensure that they are allowing for higher density in areas with underdeveloped/underutilized property.
o PP-C.2: Update the City’s ADU Policies to Comply with Changes in State Law. Multiple State laws have been passed since 2019 establishing statewide standards for local regulations governing ADU development.

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State law requires that ADUs be allowed on any single-family residential land, despite local ordinances or homeowners’ association rules and requirements, as well as multi-family residential land. o PP-C.3: Plan to Encourage ADUs. AB 671 requires local agencies’ housing elements to include a plan that promotes the creation of ADUs that can offer affordable rents for households with very low, low, or moderate incomes.
 Goal 3: Preserve existing housing stock.
 Implementation: Older housing in the City may be naturally affordable (i.e., without subsidies), as priced by the housing market, because it may be priced at lower sales or rental prices than new housing. Existing housing must be well maintained to provide quality housing across income levels. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP-D.1: Enforce Existing Building and Safety Code. Continue to prioritize and enforce the existing Building and Safety Code (based on safety and blight), as required through existing—and, if necessary, expanded—code enforcement efforts.
o PP-D.2: Provide Technical Assistance for Rehabilitation Needs. Provide technical assistance and personal appointments to residents, including seniors and people with disabilities, to help review their rehabilitation needs. Prioritize rehabilitation in concentrated areas of poverty and areas. o PP-D.3: Support Nonprofits in Pursuing Rehabilitation Programs.

Support nonprofit organizations in pursuing funding for residential rehabilitation programs and projects. As appropriate, the City will offer application assistance for state and federal financial resources. o PP-D.4: Assist Residents with Extremely Low, Very Low, and Low Incomes. Continue to use CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and other funding sources for the City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program, which assists residents with extremely low, very low, and low incomes with housing rehabilitation Citywide. o PP-D.5: Advertise Rehabilitation Programs. Continue to use public mailers and the City website and add social media posts to the City’s accounts to advertise housing rehabilitation programs.
o PP-E.1: Housing Choice Vouchers. Continue to refer residents interested in Housing Choice rental vouchers to San Bernardino County so renters can have access to affordable housing. Educate property owners

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throughout the City about housing choice vouchers to encourage greater participation and increase locational choices for voucher holders. o PP-E.2: Continue the Conservation and Monitoring of Existing and Future Affordable Units. The City has an inventory of 1,341 publicly assisted housing units. These units are deed-restricted for long-term affordability. Between October 15, 2021, and October 15, 2029, no publicly assisted units are considered at risk of converting to market-rate housing.
o PP-E.3: Replacement Housing. The Sites Inventory includes two non- vacant sites with existing residential uses. When housing development is proposed for these two non-vacant sites, City staff will determine whether current or prior site uses necessitate replacement affordable housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65915.
 Goal 4: Encourage more affordable housing units.
 Implementation: There is a need for affordable housing for households with extremely low, very low, low, and moderate incomes. New affordable housing opportunities are needed for Victorville to meet existing demand. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP-F.1: Advertise Available Resources. In addition to providing funding opportunities related to HUD programs on the City’s website (See Proposed Program PP-B.4), funding opportunities will also be posted on all City social media accounts and include information on vacant surplus land currently owned by the City and information on local Opportunity Zones for the development of affordable housing (i.e., location, size, and zoning).
o PP-F.2: Monitor Grant Opportunities and Maximize Grant Applications. The City will access information from HCD and other State agencies to identify grant application opportunities for affordable housing.
o PP-F.3: Local Housing Trust. Study the availability of local resources available to establish a Local Housing Trust, a Community Land Trust, or a similar nonprofit entity.
o PP-F.4: Recurring Notice of Funding Availability. Issue a Notice of Funding Availability to advertise available funding for affordable housing development (as funds are available).
o PP-F.5: Community Revitalization and Investment Authority.

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portion of the property tax increment generated in that area to develop affordable housing and otherwise support the Old Town community’s revitalization, including projects to address homelessness. The CRIA would further the implementation of the Old Town Specific Plan and support new residential development in a low-resource area while simultaneously supporting the enhancement of the area to promote an equitable quality of life. Improvements could include infrastructure, neighborhood walkability, access to transit, and other amenities (also Program PP-I.8).
o PP-G.1: Publish Available Resources. Publicize resources via the City’s website and Request for Proposals to facilitate the development of affordable City (land in Victorville owned by the City or another government entity) as resources are available.
o PP-H.1: Housing Choice Vouchers. Continue to refer residents interested in Housing Choice rental vouchers to San Bernardino County so renters can have access to affordable housing (also Proposed Program PP-E.1).
o PP-H.2: Adopt Ordinances and Policies that Encourage a Diverse Housing Stock for All Income Levels. Adopting or amending ordinances for Inclusionary Housing and permit streamlining can work together to encourage a diverse housing stock. See other objectives for proposed activities regarding such topics. o PP-H.3: Update the City’s Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance. Incorporate changes to bring the City’s Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance into compliance with new State laws.

Specifically, modify development standards and regulations to streamline and remove barriers to residential development (particularly affordable housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), emergency shelters, and transitional/supportive housing).  Goal 5: Maximize solutions for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  Implementation: It remains important for the City to address homelessness and provide support services for the current population of individuals experiencing homelessness and provide protection for tenants. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update. Additionally, in 2023 the City opened a 170-bed non-congregate Wellness Center campus to provide housing to the homeless population that include wraparound supportive services.

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o PP-I.1: Update the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Policies Related to Emergency Shelters, Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, Supportive Housing, and Group Care Facilities to Comply with Current Laws.

The City will review and update the Zoning Ordinance and related policies pertaining to emergency shelters,
o PP-I.2: Wellness and Recuperative Center. The City’s Homelessness Solutions Task Force is planning for the development of a 168-bed Wellness and Recuperative Center and has allocated Permanent Local Housing Allocation State grant funding as a means to fund this project. Services would include recuperative care, dining, medical services, support services, and dog boarding.
o PP-I.3: Other Transitional Housing Options. Use State and federal funding to continue to provide assistance and make provisions for the development of transitional housing, shelters, single-room occupancy (SRO) housing, and other forms of housing for people experiencing homelessness in the City.
o PP-I.4: Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. Continue to make information about services for people experiencing homelessness available on the City’s website and at City facilities. o PP-I.5: Crisis Response Protocol. Explore establishing a Crisis Response Protocol for local service providers to render rapid crisis support, including after-hour services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
o PP-I.6: Work with Developers to Identify Innovative
Solutions/Construction Techniques for Homeless Housing. Provide support to developers to explore innovative solutions and techniques, such as modular construction.
o PP-I.7: Shared Housing. Reach out to other California cities currently implementing shared housing programs that help match individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and seniors for a mutually beneficial living situation.
o PP-I.8: Community Revitalization and Investment Authority.

Establish a Community Revitalization and Investment Authority in the Old Town area that would allow the City to use a portion of the property tax increment generated in that area to develop affordable housing and otherwise support the Old Town community’s
revitalization, including projects to address homelessness. o PP-J.1: Cooperation with Community-Based Organizations.

Cooperate with community-based organizations that provide services

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or information about services to any special needs groups, especially organizations serving low-resource areas and concentrated areas of poverty.
o PP-J.2: Displacement Prevention. Minimize the displacement of households with lower incomes and special needs whenever possible and, where necessary, ensure that displacement is carried out in an equitable manner.
 In addition, the City has obtained grant funding through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and the Pet Assistance and Support Program (PAS) to provide support services for the homeless and at-risk population. The total amount of grants awarded is $2,713,576.43 as shown in Table 4.

Table 4. Grants for Supportive Services for the Homeless and At-Risk Population Grant Name/Organization Project Type Source Amount
Pet Assistance and Support
Program (Animal Control)
Reduces barriers for homeless
individuals' pet services. Public Service HCD $174,042.00 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) -
Construction and other
eligible activities
Projects included fire suppression
for the local homeless shelter, code
enforcement, single-family home
rehabilitation (e.g. Residential
Rehabilitation Program), and
demolition.

Construction HUD $1,152,990.43
Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (Planning
Department)
Used for the development and
operations of the Victorville
Wellness Center
Public Service HCD $1,082,334.00
A Core Solution
Code Assistance Fund – Funding
for transportation, lodging, vehicle
maintenance, registration and
storage of property.

CDBG $20,000.00
High Desert Second Chance
High Desert Food Collaborative –
Food bank serving residents and
non-profit feeding agencies.

Public Service CDBG $20,000.00
High Desert Second Chance
High Desert Second Chance Senior
and Veteran Program – Food
delivery to homebound seniors,
veterans and health-compromised
people.

Public Service CDBG $13,363.00
Victor Valley Domestic
Violence
A Better Way – Support services for
victims of domestic violence and
their children.

Public Service CDBG $20,000.00
Hughes Training and
Development
Transitional Housing Development -
Rehabilitation and construction of
housing.

Construction HOME $230,847.00
TOTAL $2,713,576.43

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 Goal 6: Encourage homeownership.
 Implementation: Encouraging homeownership in Victorville is important to address the current and future needs of Victorville residents and to help residents build household wealth. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP-K.1: Homeownership Education. Encourage homeownership through education, sharing information, and providing links to existing nonprofit, County, State, and federal resources on the City’s website. Many residents lack knowledge about mortgages in addition to having limited financial resources.
o PP-L.1: Down Payment Assistance Program. Continue the mortgage assistance program and maximize funding for the program. Many residents have identified the lack of funds for a down payment as a major reason for not owning a home.
o PP-L.2: Development Impact Fee Deferral for Affordable For-Sale Housing Development. Explore the potential deferral of development impact fees for affordable for-sale housing developments until the close of escrow.
o PP-L.3: Development Impact Fee Waiver for Old Town Victorville Area. Explore the potential waiver of development impact fees for all types of housing within Old Town.
 Goal 7: Improve quality of life and promote placemaking.  Implementation: The General Plan provides policy guidance to balance the needs of a growing city while enhancing the quality of life for current and future residents of Victorville. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP-M.1: Update and Implement the City’s Land Use Element. The City will update its Land Use Element to encourage lower-income housing development throughout the City, particularly in resource- advantaged areas, as well as to encourage placemaking, public spaces, capital improvements, active transportation infrastructure, and community amenities.
o PP- N.1: Create and Implement Environmental Justice Element.

The creation of the Environmental Justice Element will provide opportunities for increased community participation and feedback in the process and establish guidelines and recommendations to encourage community participation and feedback in future City efforts.

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o PP- N.2: Consider Providing Interpretation Services for Public Meetings. Consider providing Spanish interpretation during public meetings to increase participation through language accessibility. o PP-O.1: Enforce Existing Building and Safety Code. Continue to enforce the existing Building and Safety Code, as required through existing—and, if necessary, expanded—code enforcement efforts (also Proposed Program PP-D.1).
o PP-O.2: Safe Housing Conditions Education. Collaborate with local community organizations, especially those serving lower resource areas, to educate Victorville residents on safe housing conditions and equip them with the necessary tools to report such conditions to code enforcement officials.
o PP-O.3: Priority for Water and Sewer Services and Delivery of Housing Element. Consistent with SB 1087, the City will establish a written procedure to provide affordable housing with priority for water and sewer services
o PP-P.1: Change Zoning in Appropriate Commercial and
Residential Zones. Pursuant to Chapter 8, Adequate Sites Inventory Analysis and Methodology, of the Housing Element, rezone certain commercial zones in the West City, Baldy Mesa, Golden Triangle, and East Bear Valley Planning Areas, as well as the 7th Street Commercial corridor to permit mixed-use development, in some cases allowing residential development up to 30 dwelling units per acre.  Goal 8: Affirmatively further fair housing.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued efforts to expand the range of housing opportunities, including for residents with low and moderate incomes, seniors, people with disabilities, large families, female-headed households with children, and people experiencing homelessness. The following lists programs included in the Housing Element Update.
o PP- Q.1: Create and Implement Environmental Justice Element.

The creation of the Environmental Justice Element will provide opportunities for increased community participation and feedback in the process and establish guidelines and recommendations to encourage community participation and feedback in future City efforts.
o PP-Q.2: Cooperation with Community-Based Organizations.

Cooperate with community-based organizations that provide services or information about services to any special needs groups.

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o PP-Q.3: Uphold Fair Housing Laws. Continue to contract with the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board to provide investigation and counseling assistance to address the alleged violations of federal and State housing laws.
o PP-Q.4: Refer Redlining Complaints. Continue to follow the established protocol for referral of residents with redlining complaints to the appropriate authority.
o PP-Q.5: Encourage Special Needs Housing. The City will encourage housing for special needs households, including persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities.
 In addition, the City has obtained grant funding to provide support services for public services and fair housing activities. The total amount of grants awarded is $9,404,992.00 and is allocated as shown in Table 5.

Table 5. Grants for Supportive Services for Public Service and Fair Housing Activities Grant
Name/Organization Project Type Source Amount
CopyCat Grant: Monthly
STEAM (Library)
Programs for middle and high school-
aged students to complete STEAM-
themed craft projects and get hands-
on opportunities to interact with new
and exciting technology.

Public Service CA State Library $5,000.00
Spay/Neuter Program
(Animal Control)
Assists with the cost of spay and
neuter helping with pet overpopulation.

Public Service CA Department of
Food and
Agriculture
$7,500.00
Building Forward,
California State Library
Infrastructure Grant
(Community Services)
Grant for library remodel and
expansion. The Building Forward,
California State Library Infrastructure
Grant is a competitive grant program
that prioritizes funding for projects
addressing life safety and other critical
maintenance needs.

Public Service CA State Library $9,035,105.00
Assistance League of
Victor Valley
Operation School Bell - Clothing for
school-aged children. Public Service CDBG $12,346.00
Child Advocates of San
Bernardino County
Improving the Education Outcomes of
Victorville Foster Youth - Advocate
representation for foster youth and
wards of the state.

Public Service CDBG $12,500.00
Family Assistance
Program
Youth Drop in Center - Fam Spot -
After school youth program for 12 to
21 year olds.

Public Service CDBG $15,000.00
Greater Hope
Foundation for Children
Behavioral Health Care - Provide
behavioral health services for foster
youth and their foster families. Public Service CDBG $15,000.00

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Grant
Name/Organization Project Type Source Amount
Inland Fair Housing and
Mediation Board
Fair Housing Services - Fair Housing
services and landlord/tenant
mediation.

Fair Housing CDBG $24,000.00
Moses House Ministries
Resources and Referrals for Families -
Emergency resources and ongoing
services to families with small children.

Fair Housing CDBG $20,000.00
Partners Against
Violence
Victims of Violence Program - Provide
crisis intervention, education and
safety information for victims of sexual
assault.

Fair Housing CDBG $15,000.00
Somos una Voz Grupo
de Apoyo
Enhancement to benefit Spanish
speaking Families of People with
Disabilities - Educate and empower
Spanish speaking families of people
with disabilities.

Fair Housing CDBG $10,000.00
City of Victorville - Public
Works
Graffiti Abatement - Graffiti abatement
in CDBG target areas. Public Service CDBG $10,000.00
City of Victorville -
Planning
Senior Home Repair Program -
Rehabilitation of resident’s homes to
address health and safety issues.

Fair Housing HOME $223,541.00
TOTAL $9,404,992.00

2.1.4 Noise Element
The Noise Element is intended to limit the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels.

Noise is generally defined as an unwanted or unpleasant sound. Excessive noise is associated with an interference with speech and other communication, a distraction at home and at work, a disturbance of rest and sleep, and a disruption of various recreational pursuits. To ensure that noise does not affect the health and serenity of City residents, this element provides a systematic approach to identifying and appraising excessive noise in the planning area, quantifying noise levels, and addressing excessive noise exposure and community planning for the regulation of noise. The Noise Element includes policies, standards, criteria, programs, diagrams, a reference to action items, and maps related to protecting public health and welfare from noise. A discussion of the Noise Element goals and the manner in which the City has met these goals is provided below:
 Goal 1: Noise Sensitivity. Identify significant noise sources that could adversely affect the community.
 Goal 2: Noise Control. Manage the effects of noise emissions to help ensure the reduction of adverse effects on the community.

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 Implementation: The City previously met Goals 1 and 2 in 2022 and in 2023 continued to apply and enforce the City’s noise standards. These standards are met by ensuring that construction does not occur before or after the allowable hours and that appropriate mitigation is incorporated into projects to protect sensitive receptors. Additionally, the City ensured that each project analyzes the impacts it may have on the most proximate sensitive receptors. The City also continued efforts to monitor Southern California Logistics Airport Planning Area (SCLA) operations to ensure that expansions do not impact sensitive land uses.

2.1.5 Safety Element
State law requires internal consistency among the various elements of the General Plan. As a part of this project, the Safety Element was updated, and a new Environmental Justice Element was prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 65302(h)(2). The policies and plans for both documents have been directly coordinated with the update of the Land Use Element.

The Safety Element is one of the General Plan Elements mandated by CGC Section 65302(g). It is intended to identify and, whenever possible, reduce the impact of natural and human-made hazards that may threaten the health, safety, and property of the residents living and working in the planning area. It emphasizes hazard reduction, accident prevention, and responses to human- made hazards. In addition, the element emphasizes the importance of risk reduction, disaster prevention, and preparedness. The Safety Element includes maps and a Safety Plan of known seismic and other geologic hazards. It addresses evacuation routes, peak-load water supply requirements, minimum road widths, and clearances around structures as they relate to identified fire and geologic hazards. The update to the Safety Element completed in 2022 included new analysis for climate adaptation and resilience, a vulnerability assessment, and an evacuation route analysis. The updated element complies with SB 379, SB 99, and AB 747. A discussion of the Safety Element goals and the manner in which the City has met these goals is provided below:
 Goal 1: Protection from Hazards - Protect the community against natural and man-made hazards.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued efforts to restrict land uses in hazardous areas, mitigate geological hazards, prevent and abate unintentional release of hazardous material/wastes, and prevent injury and death due to aircraft mishaps through the following policies and implementation measures:
 Policy 1.1.1: Develop and maintain an accurate, up-to-date, and complete database that identifies the locations, scope, and potential severity of natural and human-made hazards affecting the Planning Area.

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o Implementation Measure 1.1.1.1: Establish and maintain a digital database to identify hazards throughout the Planning Area. o Implementation Measure 1.1.1.2: Delineate the flood designations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) on the General Plan Land Use Map as Open Space and on the Zoning Map as Flood Plain 1 (100-year flood) or Flood Plain 2 (500-year flood).
o Implementation Measure 1.1.1.3: Work with federal, state, and county agencies to develop, acquire, and expand data and mapping of hazards within the Planning Area. This shall occur as part of the annual general plan monitoring/reporting effort, or more frequently, as staffing and funding resources permit.
o Implementation Measure 1.1.1.4: Continue to locate critical facilities outside of hazard zones and/or equip existing critical facilities in hazard-prone areas with mitigation measures, such as elevation of structures and generators (with a focus on renewable sources of backup power). [Emergency Services Department]
 Policy 1.1.2: Develop and maintain strategies to restrict development in areas susceptible to flooding hazards.
o Implementation Measure 1.1.2.1: Apply zoning regulations in those areas designated as Flood Plain which contain use restrictions such as prohibition of residential development and other improvements, or structures or developments which would obstruct the natural flow of floodwaters or endanger life or property.
o Implementation Measure 1.1.2.2: Prohibit improvements, structures, or developments within the 100-year flood plain which would obstruct the natural flow of floodwaters, or which would endanger life or property.
o Implementation Measure 1.1.2.3: Maintain and update floodplain and flood hazard data when new information becomes available. o Implementation Measure 1.1.2.4: Increase public awareness of dam failure hazards and mitigation measures to address them (Victorville LHMP pg. 106).
o Implementation Measure 1.1.2.5: Continue to maintain storm drain system, particularly along major roadways that serve as evacuation routes, and address needed improvements.
 Policy 1.2.1: Require an adequate assessment of site-specific geologic hazards and required mitigation measures prior to granting discretionary approval for a land use plan, development project, or public infrastructure plan or project.

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o Implementation Measure 1.2.1.1: Require complete
geologic/geotechnical investigations as a standard procedure in the land use and project-level planning process. This applies to all projects subject to CEQA and other projects in areas where the City’s Building Official determines there is a possible threat of liquefaction, subsidence, expansive soils, landslides, or mudslides. Mitigation of soils/geotechnical constraints shall be defined prior to approval of projects involving discretionary permits, or prior to issuance of grading permits for projects that do not require discretionary approvals.
o Implementation Measure 1.2.1.2: Apply the California Building Code slope regulations on all new developments located on slopes in excess of 15 percent.
o Implementation Measure 1.2.1.3: Apply the slope protection combining district zoning regulations to development projects proposed on areas with slopes in excess of 15 percent, to protect against erosion on slopes greater than five feet in height. o Implementation Measure 1.2.1.4: Require seismic safety measures identified in the California Building Code to be incorporated into all new development. Examples of these measures include structural bracing, roof system bracing, and increased size of footings. o Implementation Measure 1.2.1.5: Encourage seismic strength evaluations of critical facilities in the City to identify building integrity (Victorville LHMP pg. 104).
 Policy 1.3.1: Restrict and/or prohibit the siting of land uses that store, use, transport, dispose of or generate significant quantities of hazardous materials and wastes, through land use element policies, zoning and subdivision regulations, and site plan review procedures.
o Implementation Measure 1.3.1.1: Continue Fire Department operation as the local Certified Unified Program Agency with respect to hazardous materials hazards concerns, throughout the Planning Area. This shall include a responsibility to comment on all proposed industrial, medical, research and development or other types of land uses that involve the generation, storage, use, transportation, disposal, or recycling of hazardous materials and/or hazardous wastes. o Implementation Measure 1.3.1.2: Continue to cooperate with state and federal agencies and the railroads, to ensure hazardous materials transported through the City do not present additional threats to life and property.

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o Implementation Measure 1.3.1.3: Continue to coordinate with transit agencies/operators in order to prevent and prepare for hazardous events or emergencies that could occur on transportation routes and/or result in evacuations.
o Implementation Measure 1.3.1.4: Continue to coordinate with utilities/companies that provide gas, fuel, and energy to safeguard critical infrastructure and prepare and prevent hazardous events.  Policy 1.4.1: Fully implement the land use policies and regulatory provisions of the SCLA Specific Plan. [Airport Department; Planning Department]  Policy 1.4.2: Avoid conflicts with the Comprehensive Land Use Compatibility Plan (CLUP) for SCLA. [Airport Department; Planning Department] o Implementation Measure 1.4.2.1: Incorporate all relevant land use policies of the SCLA Specific Plan and the CLUP into the Land Use Element of this General Plan and incorporate all regulatory provisions of both documents into the City’s Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations.
o Implementation Measure 1.4.2.2: Continue to work with SCLA to ensure adequate emergency preparedness to protect the public health and safety from aircraft mishaps. Examples of measures to promote health and safety include, but are not limited to, ensuring aircraft operations comply with established flight patterns and procedures, improving on airport and near airport roadways to benefit public safety, and properly disposing of hazardous waste generated at the airport.
 Policy 1.5.1: Pursue Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or other public funding for structural retrofitting of unreinforced masonry structures. o Implementation Measure 1.5.1.1: Apply CDBG and other funding sources to assist private property owners with structural retrofitting of their unreinforced masonry structures, to meet current Building Code standards for seismic safety.
o Implementation Measure 1.5.1.2: Give preference for CDBG funding for structural retrofitting of unreinforced masonry structures to projects located on properties comprising all or part of a historic site, a historic building, or other improvements recognized as historic, as defined in Section 15064.5(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
o Implementation Measure 1.5.1.3: Continue Building Division inspections of buildings which are suspected of being constructed with unreinforced masonry.

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o Implementation Measure 1.5.1.4: Encourage private property owners of un-reinforced masonry structures to complete seismic retrofits (Victorville LHMP pg. 104).
 Goal 2: Protection of Public Health and Safety - Integrate public health and safety issues into planning and development policies.
 Implementation: In partnership with the Water, Public Works, and Emergency departments, the city plans to achieve heightened first responder performance standards and maintain optimum emergency preparedness and peak load water supplies through the following policies and implementation measures.  Policy 2.1.1: Ensure that new private or public development has sufficient fire protection, police, and emergency medical services available. Such developments shall not strain capabilities to a level where service standards could not be met.
o Implementation Measure 2.1.1.1: Define appropriate performance standards for fire protection, police protection, and emergency medical services, and update the standards as conditions in the community change, resources are added or eliminated, technological improvements occur, or other information becomes available that indicates a need for revisions to the standards.
o Implementation Measure 2.1.1.2: Provide appropriate performance standards for fire protection, police protection, and emergency medical services to development applicants to assist in the review of new development plans and projects.
o Implementation Measure 2.1.1.3: Require the review of development proposals to determine impacts on emergency services and ensure developments meet appropriate safety standards. Examples of these standards include fire hydrant spacing, sprinkler requirements in certain types of construction, safe vehicular access for evacuation or response, and ensuring the development does not negatively impact response times.
o Implementation Measure 2.1.1.4: Ensure that new development is designed and constructed following the requirements of the California Fire Code and the fire safety measures of the Victorville Municipal Code, which includes safety measures such as smoke detector requirements and automatic fire extinguishing systems in certain types of construction.
o Implementation Measure 2.1.1.5: Continue to implement the weed abatement program to reduce brush fire hazards.

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 Policy 2.2.1: Continue to maintain, implement, and update as necessary, emergency preparedness procedures.
o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.1: Maintain and regularly update an emergency preparedness plan that sets forth the organizational framework, communications protocols, key facilities, shelters and evacuation routes, and response/action procedures to be taken in the event of a disaster.
o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.2: Maintain, implement, and update as necessary, a hazardous waste emergency response plan. o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.3: Continue to encourage and support the neighborhood watch program.
o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.4: Ensure designation of an adequate number of appropriately sized and located facilities as Casualty Collection Points.
o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.5: Develop a disaster debris management plan (Victorville LHMP pg. 106).
o Implementation Measure 2.2.1.6: Consider developing a community information system that informs residents of potential, developing, and current emergencies and provide a resource page that identifies evacuation shelters, emergency response procedures, and other community-accessible resources. The alert/warning system should be accessible to the community, in various languages relevant to the community and formats to accommodate all.
 Policy 2.3.1: Ensure that new development proposals (private or public) do not overconsume the City’s water supplies to the extent that the minimum volume of water storage required to meet the City’s peak load water supply standard could not be met.
o Implementation Measure 2.3.1.1: Require a water assessment of all new major developments to ensure that sufficient peak load water supplies are available.
o Implementation Measure 2.3.1.2: Prior to approval of any major development project, require water supply assessments in compliance with state law.
o Implementation Measure 2.3.1.3: Require any project that will result in consumption of water in excess of available supplies to provide alternative water supply sources or to provide funding that will enable the City to secure adequate water supply prior to project development. o Implementation Measure 2.3.1.4: Coordinate with Victorville Water District, Victor Valley Water Reclamation Authority, Mojave Water

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Agency, the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, and other water- related services to continue to ensure adequate supply as needed during and after a hazard event or emergency.
 Policy 2.4.1: Continue to share public health and safety concerns with other public agencies: local, regional, state, and federal.
o Implementation Measure 2.4.1.1: Continue to pursue efforts to modify the political and administrative structure of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, to ensure that funds collected in the High Desert area remain in the High Desert area and are used for appropriate flood control improvements.
o Implementation Measure 2.4.1.2: Continue to maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions, with respect to fire protection, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. o Implementation Measure 2.4.1.3: Continue to participate in regional partnerships to provide emergency response services, such as the Regional Fire Protection Authority.
o Implementation Measure 2.4.1.4: Continue to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure that deposition in the Mojave River does not exacerbate flood damage potential.
o Implementation Measures 2.4.1.5: Continue to update its LHMP at least once every five years, in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and California Government Code Sections 8685.9 and 65302.6. The completed LHMP is incorporated within the Safety Element/General Plan by reference, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2140.
o Implementation Measure 2.4.1.6: Continue coordination with the County to identify evacuation shelters and increase public awareness of the availability of the shelters.
 Goal 3: Increase Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change.  Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to address this issue through strategies to increase awareness and protection from the social and economic harms resulting from climate change through the following policies and implementation measures.
 Policy 3.1.1: Incorporate climate change in planning efforts, development practices, and outreach.
o Implementation Measure 3.1.1.1: Ensure future projects consider climate change impacts and climate adaptation solutions in planning, design, and construction requirements.

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o Implementation Measure 3.1.1.2: Continue to consider and integrate climate change recommendations from the LHMP and Vulnerability Assessment into future planning efforts and documents.
o Implementation Measure 3.1.1.3: Increase coordination and collaboration with climate organizations, public health services, and organizations serving vulnerable populations (e.g., people experiencing homelessness, seniors, and those with limited mobility) to increase resilience and share resources. Provide information to vulnerable populations about evacuations, shelters, cooling centers, public health resources, and other preparedness tips.
 Policy 3.2.1: Increase resilience and reduce risk to the impacts of extreme heat, with consideration given to critical facilities and vulnerable populations. o Implementation Measure 3.2.1.1: Continue to identify opportunities to equip critical facilities, especially those serving the community, such as schools and community centers, with reliable cooling units. o Implementation Measure 3.2.1.2: Assess generator capabilities at City-owned facilities and equip facilities with generators or back-up sources of power, with a focus on renewable sources of back-up power.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.1.3: Promote programs that reduce energy demand and encourage residents and businesses to reduce their energy usage.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.1.4: Promote educational programs and other services available to vulnerable populations about extreme heat and resources to reduce exposure. Identify tips and resources available to residents, such as cooling centers, public health department resources, tips for preventing heat-related illness, encouraging hydration, etc.
 Policy 3.2.2: Increase resilience to the impacts of urban fire and wildfire, with consideration given to critical facilities and vulnerable populations. o Implementation Measure 3.2.2.1: Encourage residents and businesses to maintain their properties to reduce risk of building fire and wildfire.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.2.2: Increase awareness among the public about primary and secondary impacts of wildfire, such as information regarding air quality, tips to reduce exposure, and health services and resources available to residents.
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buildings identified for public assembly during an emergency, are equipped to function as evacuation centers/emergency response.  Policy 3.2.3: Increase resilience to impacts of extreme precipitation, with consideration given to critical facilities and vulnerable populations. o Implementation Measure 3.2.3.1: Encourage, where feasible, the use of existing natural features, such as low-impact development and ecosystem practices, to naturally manage stormwater.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.3.2: Continue to floodproof critical facilities and equip with generators (with emphasis on renewable sources of back-up power) and/or other mitigation measures, such as elevation of structures and sandbags.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.3.3: Continue to coordinate with the County and other service providers to ensure timely evacuation from the floodplain and availability of shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.3.4: Improve existing storm drain infrastructure to have capacity to handle floodwater from extreme flood events and prevent flooding.
 Policy 3.2.4: Increase resilience to impacts of drought, with consideration given to critical facilities and vulnerable populations.
o Implementation Measure 3.2.4.1: Identify water resources management and conservation opportunities (Victorville LHMP pg. 106).
o Implementation Measure 3.2.4.2: Identify opportunities to create and/or expand water conservation programs.

2.1.6 Resource Element
The Resource Element is intended to function as a guide to the protection, use, and maintenance of the City’s natural and cultural resources and a variety of open space lands and to fulfill the state-mandated requirements for a Conservation Element and an Open Space Element. CGC Section 65302(d) requires that a General Plan include a Conservation Element for 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. Given the range of natural and cultural resources, natural hazards, and outdoor recreation resources and opportunities that occur in the planning area, the Resource Element encompasses the following topics: water supply and water quality; cultural resources, including archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources; biological resources; air quality; mineral resources; outdoor recreation; natural hazards; agricultural resources; and solid waste management. A discussion of the goals of the Resource Element and the manner in which the City has met these goals is provided below:

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 Goal 1: Sufficient, Safe Water Supply. Maintain adequate water supply resources and water delivery system to support the implementation of the City’s land use policies and fire protection standards, and to meet essential needs during emergencies and severe drought conditions.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to maintain adequate water supply resources and water delivery systems. The City requires that new major developments and redevelopments meet development standards and zoning and subdivision regulations. Additionally, implementation of a safe and sufficient water supply has been facilitated through water capital improvement projects, including several water main improvements and service line replacements. The City continues to implement its Water Master Plan to guide the Victorville Water District’s planned capital project expenditures and asset management in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
 Goal 2: Sufficient Park Land. Provide sufficient local, community, and regional parkland to meet current and future outdoor recreation needs of the planning area.  Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to facilitate the development of sufficient parkland. This was implemented primarily through park capital improvement projects, including the completion of five park projects.  Goal 3: Protection from Natural Hazards. Protect the community from flooding and geologic hazards.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to protect the community from natural hazards by maintaining accurate and up-to-date maps of areas exposed to 100-year and 500-year flood hazards. The City completed its update of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, a plan that guides City-wide efforts to reduce the risk of hazards such as flooding and earthquakes, in January 2022. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is consistent with existing and updated General Plan goals, objectives, and policies. It includes an evaluation of existing fire districts (service areas and responsibilities), fire protection facilities and stations, response times, and future considerations with respect to community safety.  Goal 4: Conservation of Important Habitat. Preserve land containing native habitat that sustains rare, threatened, or endangered plants and wildlife species.  Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to conserve important habitat by maintaining an up-to-date geographical database of the spatial distribution and composition of natural habitat and continues to require biological surveys and assessment of impacts on such resources for projects. The City also complies with all mandates related to the Western Joshua Tree, including its current protections as a candidate for consideration as an endangered species.

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 Goal 5: Preservation of Important Cultural Resources. Protect identified archaeological, paleontological resources, and historic resources within the planning area.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to protect identified archaeological, paleontological, and historic resources by requiring paleontological monitoring, historic preservation, and planning area-wide assessments and Phase I cultural assessments when deemed necessary by a qualified professional and to establish a transmittal system with the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton. The City also complies with Assembly Bill 52 requirements by sending out consultation invitation letters to Native American tribes for projects.  Goal 6: Good Air Quality. Promote clear air with low pollutant concentrations that do not adversely affect respiratory health.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to promote good air quality by continuing to comply with regulations by the California Air Resources Board.

Additionally, the City continues to comply with the provisions specified under the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which provided greenhouse gas (GHG)- reducing policy provisions targeted at reducing GHG emissions beyond the year 2020. The City is updating its CAP to meet statewide GHG reduction goals for the year 2030 associated with State Bill 32 and year 2045 associated with Assembly Bill 1279. Projects are also required to comply with the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management Plan and Federal Conformity Guidelines. In 2023, the City continued to work with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to update the Regional GHG Reduction Plan to comply with Senate Bill 32.  Goal 7: Energy Conservation. Promote energy sustainability by developing alternative power supplies and reducing energy use.
 Implementation: In 2023, the City continued to promote energy conservation and sustainability by requiring that projects comply with the latest City energy code standards and development standards stipulated in the City’s project- specific design guidelines, which address efficient building design and on-site electrical generation.

2.1.7 Environmental Justice Element
Environmental justice is defined by the State of California as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins, with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies” (CGC Section 65040.12). The Environmental Justice Element is part of the City’s

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General Plan and reflects the City’s commitment to reducing environmental burdens and ensuring all residents have the opportunity to access public goods and services that improve their quality of life. A discussion of the goals of the Environmental Justice Element and the manner in which the City will meet these goals is provided below:
 Goal 1: Reduce Pollution Exposure and Improve Air Quality. Disadvantaged communities have greater exposure to air pollutants due to their proximity to high- traffic corridors and industrial activity and suffer disproportionately from health impacts associated with poor air quality.
 Implementation: In 2023 the City continued to address and mitigate current existing sources of pollution through land use patterns and segregating sensitive land uses. Illegal dumping is also actively addressed by the City’s Code Compliance Department to reduce its impact as a pollution source.  In addition, the City has obtained grant funding to support environmental programs. The total amount of grants awarded is $349,104.00 as shown in Table

6. Table 6. Grants for Supportive Services for Environmental Activities Grant
Name/Organization Project Type Source Amount
Tire Cleanup Grant
(Environmental Programs)
To pay for costs to collect and
dispose/recycle illegally dumped
tires
Public Service CalRecycle $61,340.00
Used Oil Program
(Environmental Programs)
Funding to promote used oil and
oil filter recycling programs. Also
covers portion of labor costs at
HHW Center--attributed to oil/filter
handling.

Public Service CalRecycle $20,810.00
Calrecycle Grant
(Environmental Programs)
Funding for implementation of SB
1383 (organics recycling)
programs, including outreach,
equipment, supplies.

Public Service CalRecycle $167,748.00
Tire Enforcement Grant
(Code Compliance
Department)
Provides funding to local
government for the cost of
collection, removal, transportation,
surveillance, inspections, recycling
and disposal of waste tires.

Public Service CalRecycle $64,960.00
Beverage Container
Recycling Grant
(Environmental Programs)
Funding to promote beverage
container (CA Refund Value)
recycling and litter reduction
programs.

Public Service CalRecycle $34,246.00
TOTAL $349,104.00

 Goal 2: Promote Access to Public Facilities & Services. Disadvantaged communities are generally within walking distance of transit, which can provide residents with

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opportunities to access community services without using their personal vehicle.

Higher than average transportation costs and public transit frequency and duration can be a barrier to transit use for disadvantaged communities.  Implementation: In 2023 the City continued efforts to make improvements to existing public facility access and quality through collaboration with the community.
 Goal 3: Improve Access to Healthy Food. Disadvantaged communities have slightly less access to healthy food compared to other areas in the City.  Implementation: In 2023 the City continued efforts to expand food access through economic development efforts and improve community health and nutrition by partnering with schools and private developments, with local agriculture expanded by allowing more community gardens and edible landscapes. Additionally, relaxed and streamlined land use allowances were adopted in 2023 to allow for a greater range of temporary uses that may provide healthy food and dining options.
 Goal 4: Promote Access to Physical Activity and Recreation. Disadvantaged communities are considered relatively walkable and have more bike paths compared to other areas of the City; however, there are still high numbers of pedestrian and bicycle collisions in disadvantaged communities, indicating a need for greater safety improvements.
 Implementation: In 2023 the City continued to focus on implementing complete streets, urban greening, and increased connectivity by promoting walking, biking, and public transit use, and creating more green recreational spaces on underutilized land.
 Goal 5: Improve Access to Safe, Sanitary, and Affordable Housing. Residents in disadvantaged communities are more likely to live in older, lower-quality homes and spend a greater percentage of their income on housing compared to other areas on the City.
 Implementation: In 2023 the City continued efforts to improve housing affordability through its Housing and Land Use Element policies. The City will conduct feasibility studies of rent stabilization and other local resources. The City will continue to implement programs such as the Residential Rehabilitation Program and Healthy Victorville to mitigate unhealthy domicile conditions and to facilitate necessary maintenance and community education.  Goal 6: Reduce Exposure to Climate Hazards. People living in low-income, disadvantaged communities often experience compounded risk due to poor housing

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conditions, lack of air conditioning, and unwillingness to use air conditioning due to high-energy costs or open doors and windows due to safety concerns.  Implementation: In 2023 the City continued prioritizing vulnerable populations, completing its Wellness and Recuperative Center in December 2023, and providing public information on emergency preparedness as well as collaborating with immigrant community organizations to develop alternative funding resources. The City also annually funds it’s Senior Home Rehabilitation Program and it’s Residential Rehabilitation Program using HOME and CDBG funds to update and improve housing stock for low income residents.
 Goal 7: Improve Civic Engagement in Public Decision-Making Processes.

Community engagement allows communities often left at the margins to be included in the decision-making process that will affect their health and wellness for the upcoming years.
 Implementation: In 2023 the City continued to engage residents throughout the decision-making process for various City initiatives by eliminating language barriers (publicly available multi-language informational documents), maximizing available public data, and incentivizing community participation.

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Section 3 Planning and Development Activities
This section provides information on planning and development activities related to General Plan implementation. Information is presented in terms of projects and capital improvements.

3.1 Projects
Projects discussed herein include discretionary development applications, General Plan amendments, zoning amendments, conditional use permits, tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, site plans, zoning verifications, and other administrative items.

3.1.1 Discretionary Development Applications
From January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, 141 discretionary actions were in process. Of these discretionary actions, 59 were completely approved (6 were approved and 53 were approved with conditions), 1 was a completed application, 3 were submitted, 9 were issued, 7 were assigned, 17 required corrections, 4 were in review, and 41 had incomplete applications (Table 7). These include commercial, industrial, multi-family, mixed-use/other, single-family, and subdivision development in the City.

Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00001 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for a new 1,20 sq. ft. Accessory dwelling unit on R-1 81/2 zoned property located at 12693 Amethys Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00002 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the construction of a new scattered single-family residence on R-1 zoned property located approximately 240' southeast of the intersection of Dean Avenue and Grant Street.

Corrections Required
ADMN23-00003 Zoning verification letter for Casa Bella Apartments, 16980 Nisqualli Road. Submitted ADMN23-00005 A wireless communication facility modification with an environmental exemption to allow for changes to an existing slimline monopole and associated equipment on property zoned C-2 located at 13574 Sixth Avenue.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00006 Zoning verification letter- confirm address and zoning type. Assigned ADMN23-00007 Minor site plan with a categorical exemption to allow for the modification of an existing structure at a property zoned general commercial C-2 located at 12450 Amargosa Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00008 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the construction of a new scattered single-family residence on R-1 B 1/2 zoned property located west of and abutting Figueroa Road and approximately 493' southwest of Zuni Lane.

Approved w/Conditions

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00009 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the modification of an existing wireless communication facility on a C-2 (general commercial) zoned property located at 14746 Seventh Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00010 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the collocation and modifications to an existing AT&T Wireless Communications facility on a property zoned C-A (administrative professional offices) located at 15366 Eleventh Street Unit #A.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00011 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for modifications and a co-location to an existing monopipe on a property zoned C-2 (general commercial) located at 12475 Mariposa Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00013 A lot line adjustment with an environmental exemption to relocate the property line between parcels 0396-013-05 and 0396-013-06.

In Review
ADMN23-00014 A minor site plan modification to PLAN19-00034 to allow for the addition of one pay station lane and relocated trash and vacuum enclosures associated with Quick N Clean carwash development on C-2 general commercial zoned property located at 14812 Bear Valley Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00015 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the conversion of a two-car garage to a junior ADU at an existing single-family residence located at 13309 Berkeley Circle.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00016 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of an accessory dwelling unit on a property zoned R-1 located at 1564 Gazelle Street.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00018 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new single-family residence with an accessory dwelling unit in the rear within an R-1 (single-family residential) zone located south of Lindero Street and west of Seventh Street.

Incomplete Application

ADMN23-00019 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence and detached accessory dwelling unit on an R-1 zoned property located approximately 375 feet southeast of the Puesta Del Sol Drive and Pepper Tree Drive intersection.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00020 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for exterior modifications to an existing truck stop on a parcel zoned M-1 (light industrial) at a property located at 15655 US Highway 395.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00021 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system for Burrtec’s Collection fleet on a property zoned LI (light industrial) of the Desert Gateway Specific Plan located at 17080 Stoddard Wells Road.

Corrections Required
ADMN23-00023 A lot merger with an environmental exemption to combine assessor's parcel numbers 3128-581-05 and 3128-581-06 into one single parcel located south of m abutting Cactus Road and approximately 1,200' east of HWY 395.

Approved
ADMN23-00024 Zoning verification letter for Goodyear. Complete Application

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00025 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the installation of a new carport with a roof-mounted photovoltaic system on a property zoned general commercial (C-2) located at 12587 Hesperia Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00026 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for modifications to an existing wireless communications facility mounted to an SCE tower at 13279 Bear Valley Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00027 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a 638 sf detached ADU on an R-1 zoned property located at 12811 Via Posada Way.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00028 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a detached accessory dwelling unit on a property zoned R- 1 (single-family residential) located at 12236 Andrea Drive.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00029 A minor conditional use permit with an environmental exemption to allow for an auto repair shop on a property zoned MUS (mixed-use service) of the Old Town Specific Plan located at 15691 First Street.

Corrections Required

ADMN23-00030 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for modifications to an existing Verizon Wireless Communications facility on a property located at 15182 Dl Evado Road.

In Review
ADMN23-00031 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 zoned property located approximately 72 feet south of Tawney Ridge Lane and approximately 374 East of Sueno Lane.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00032 A minor site plan with a categorical exemption to allow for the expansion of an existing car dealership and service center on a property zoned c-1 general commercial located at 14821 Palmdale Road (REF: PSUB23- 00025).

Corrections Required

ADMN23-00033 A revision to a site plan to allow for a retail shopping center on a vacant property zoned C-2 within the Dunia Plaza shopping center at the southwest corner of Bear Valley Road and Amargosa Road (REF:

PSUB23-00023, PLN16-00029 RESOLUTION NO. P-17-008 & P-17-009).

Incomplete Application

ADMN23-00034 A minor conditional use permit with an environmental exemption to allow for an outpatient medical office and surgery center located at 12241 Industrial Boulevard Suites 101, 102, and 107.

Assigned
ADMN23-00035 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a detached accessory dwelling unit on a property zoned R- 1 located at 13015 Spelman Drive.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00036 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new single-family residence on a .21 acre parcel zoned R-1 located approximately 200 feet west of Avalon Road and North and abutting Molina Drive.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00037 A minor site plan modification to admn22-00136 to allow for building reconfiguration associated with a Maverik fueling station development located of\ c-2 general commercial zoned property at the northwest corner of Nisqualli Road and Mariposa Road (REF: PLAN21-00004).

Corrections Required

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00038 A minor conditional use permit with exemption to allow for a medical office in suite 102 on a property zoned C-M (commercial manufacturing) located at 12241 Industrial.

Assigned
ADMN23-00039 A minor site plan with a categorical exemption to allow for the expansion of an existing truck parking court and site modifications to an existing industrial warehouse/ distribution center on a parcel zoned industrial within the SCLA Specific Plan located at 18580 Gateway Drive.

Corrections Required

ADMN23-00040 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a 600 square foot detached ADU on an R-1 zoned property located a 14429 Joaquin Way.

In Review
ADMN23-00041 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 B 1/2 zoned property located south of and abutting La Brisa Road and approximately 315' east of El Evado Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00042 A minor interim use permit with an environmental exemption to allow for/.

Family services organization to occupy an existing building zoned C-2 (general commercial) located at 14281 Seventh Street. (REF: BSLC- 000740-2023).

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00044 Zoning verification letter. Assigned
ADMN23-00045 Zoning letter for property located at 12250 Ridgecrest Road. Assigned ADMN23-00046 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence on an undeveloped parcel zoned mixed-density residential located south of Tokay Street and approximately 330' east of Balsam Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00049 A site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing 18,900 square-foot commercial building into three separate suites within a C-2 zone district located at 13720 Bear Valley Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00050 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing attached three-car garage into an accessory dwelling unit on a property zoned R-1 TB1 located at 13314 Sequoia Street.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00051 A minor site plan with an environmental exemption to allow for an expansion of an autobody shop addition including an approximately 1,200 square foot building addition at an existing Chevrolet auto dealership located at 15425 Palmas Road (REF: PSUB23-00053).

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00053 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 485 Sq. Ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located at 15194 Mesquite Circle.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00053 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 zoned property located south of an abutting Tawney Ridge Lane, approximately 300' east of Sueno Lane.

Approved w/Conditions

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00054 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for exterior modifications to an existing shopping center, including new canopies, planters, landscaping, and signage on property zoned C-2 General Commercial located at 15080 Seventh Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00055 This approval is to allow for the collocation and modifications to an existing SCE lattice tower located at the southwest corner of Luna Road and Topaz Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00056 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00057 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 704 Sq. Ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned Single Family Residential within Planned Unit Development 6-89 located at 13255 Kootenay Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00058 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing attached two-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned Medium Density within the Mesa Verde Specific Plan located at 12759 Adolfo Lane.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00059 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 zoned Single-Family Residential property located north of and abutting Forrest Avenue approximately 150' west of the intersection of Forrest Avenue and Don Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00062 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00063 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 900-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned Residential Medium Density within the Old Town Specific Plan located at 16875 Tracy Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00064 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the as-built conversion of an existing 603 square foot detached garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located at 16014 Burwood Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00065 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 659 square-foot Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned Medium-Low Residential within the Vista Verde Specific Plan located at 11688 Dos Palmas Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00066 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00067 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 660 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located at 13027 Snowview Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00068 Re-build letter. Issued
ADMN23-00069 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 zoned Single-Family Residential property located 135' east of the intersection of Fresno Street and Fresno Way.

Approved w/Conditions

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00070 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the Development of a 3215 SQ FT Single Family Home on property zoned R-1 B1/2 (Single Family Residential) located at the SE corner of Borego and Maricopa.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00071 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for a New Scattered Single Family residence on a parcel zoned R-1T located southwest of Sholic Street and First Avenue.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00072 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00074 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00075 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered Single-Family Residence with a 910 S.F Accessory Dwelling Unit garage conversion on an R-1 zoned property located approximately 107' east of south Mojave Drive and approximately 31' north of Lacy Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00076 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered Single Family Residence on an R-1 B1/2 zoned property located north of and abutting Tawney Ridge Lane and approximately 320' west of Sueno Lane.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00077 A Minor Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for on-site sales of beer, wine and liquor at an existing restaurant within a C-1 (Neighborhood Service Commercial) zoned parcel located at 15075 Palmdale Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00078 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a restaurant building on an undeveloped parcel zoned C-2 located approximately 40' from Mariposa Road and approximately 378' from Monarch Boulevard (Ref: PSUB22-00163).

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00079 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 1,200 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit including a 3-car garage on property zoned R-1 B1/2 located at 15153 Olivera Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00080 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a scattered 1,510 square foot single-family residence on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located east of and abutting Sueno Lane, approximately 220' north of Calandria Way.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00081 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new 1,715 square foot scattered single-family residence on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located north of an abutting Sholic Street, approximately 330' west of Second Avenue.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00083 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00084 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 811 square foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on property zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential located at 13112 Pacific Terrace.

Approved w/Conditions

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Table 7. Summary of Discretionary Actions for 2023
Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00085 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing attached two-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned R-1 located at 13051 Sundown Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00086 A Minor Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the establishment of a private charter school servicing special education needs within a C-1 (Neighborhood Service Commercial) zone located at 12421 Hesperia Road, Suites 11-14.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00087 Lot Line Adjustment. Approved w/Conditions ADMN23-00088 Lot Merger. Approved
ADMN23-00089 A Minor Conditional Use Permit Modification with an addendum to an adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration to increase daily compost material capacity from 100 tons to 200 tons while maintaining a total permitted capacity of 1,235 tons per day for all uses as well as adding mixed materials to the list of compostable materials at an existing Burrtec recycling, composting, and waste processing facility located at 17188 E.

Abbey Lane.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00090 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
ADMN23-00091 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing attached three-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned R-1 TB 1/2 located at 11335 Courtside Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00092 A Minor Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the re-establishment of a used car dealership on property zoned CC-1 Community Commercial located within the Civic Center Sustainability Specific Plan at 14245 Amargosa Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00093 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for exterior modifications to an existing commercial building including remodeling the facade and the conversion of a material yard into a patio on property zoned C-1 Neighborhood Commercial located 15400 Village Drive.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00094 A Minor Site Plan with and Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new Single-Family residence in an R-1 zone district located approximately 530 feet east of and abutting the intersection of Tawney Ridge Lane and Pepper Tree Drive.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00095 A Minor Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the retail and installation of automotive parts within an existing building zoned C-M Commercial Manufacturing located at 12454 Industrial Center Drive, Suite #117.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00096 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing attached three-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned Single Family Residential within PUD-6- 89 located at 15519 Keokuk Way.

Approved w/Conditions

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Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00097 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family manufactured home on a permanent foundation located on a vacant property zoned RMPD approximately 450' west of the intersection of Riviera Drive and south of and abutting Pebble Beach Drive.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00098 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a 749.5 square foot detached ADU on an R-1 zoned property located at 16707 Winona St.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00099 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family home with an attached ADU located on a vacant property zoned R-1 approximately 130' west of the intersection of Burning Tree Drive and north of and abutting Kingswood Drive.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00100 A Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a hydrogen fueling station and convenience store on a parcel zoned Airport and Support Facilities of the SCLA Specific Plan on property located at the northwest corner of Phantom West and Perimeter Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00101 An SCLA Major Site Plan previously assessed by the SCLA SPEIR to allow for the development of a 1.3 million square foot industrial warehouse/distribution center on property zoned Industrial (West Side District) within the Southern California Logistics Airport Specific Plan located on Lot 45, north of Commerce, West of Gateway, South of Navigation and East of Adelanto Road.

Corrections Required
ADMN23-00103 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the installation of new wrought iron fencing around property occupied by an existing church development located at 13230 El Evado Road.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00104 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered single-family residence on an R-1 zoned property located north of and abutting Forrest Avenue and approximately 500 feet east of Louise Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00105 A Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow for the sale of beer, wine, & liquor for off-site consumption with an Environmental Exemption, in conjunction with a 43,798 square-foot grocery store, on a property zoned C-2 (General Commercial) located at 13650 Bear Valley Road.

Approved
ADMN23-00106 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new scattered Single Family Residence on a property zoned R-1 located approximately 250' south of and abutting the southwest corner of Teton Street and First Ave.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00107 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of a new single-family residence within an R-1 zone located approximately 350' south of and abutting the southwest corner of Teton Street and First Ave.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00108 "A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the installation of a manufactured home and detached garage on property zoned R-1 located approximately.

Incomplete Application

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Case Number Description Status
ADMN23-00109 A Minor Deviation with an Environmental Exemption on Lot 128 within Tract 16808 to reduce the front yard setback by approximately two feet or less than 10 percent of the required 20 foot front yard setback on property located at 11859 Caleta Way.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00110 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing detached two-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned R-1 TB 1/2 located at 14731 Prenda Street.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00112 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the construction of three solar carport structures in an existing Taco Bell parking lot on a C-2 zoned property located at 13610 Bear Valley Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00113 Lot Merger. Approved
ADMN23-00114 A Minor Conditional Use Permit with an Environmental Exemption to allow for indoor comedy entertainment on a property zoned OC (Office Campus) of the Civic Center Specific Plan located at 14464 Atstar Drive Unit #101.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00115 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the conversion of an existing detached two-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned RMPD (Residential-Mobile Home Planned Development) located at 13931 Silver Lake Drive.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00117 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the development of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Hydrogen Fueling Station on a property zoned C-2 (General Commercial) located at the southeast corner of US Highway 395 and Bear Valley Road.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00118 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the installation of a manufactured home on property zoned RMPD located west of and abutting Victoria Drive and approximately 153' north of Victoria Court.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00119 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for a facade enhancement and interior modifications to an existing multi-tenant retail building within an existing shopping center on property zoned C-2 (General Commercial) located at 12480 Amargosa Road unit# A. (Ref:PSUB23- 00047 & BLDC23-00191).

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00120 A Minor Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for a partial 518 square-feet conversion of an existing attached three-car garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on a property zoned Low Density of the Mesa Verde Specific Plan located at 12740 Sweetwater Circle.

Approved w/Conditions
ADMN23-00121 A Wireless Communication Facility Modification with an Environmental Exemption to allow for changes to an existing slimline monopole and associated equipment on property zoned C-2 located at 13574 Sixth Avenue.

Incomplete Application
ADMN23-00122 Zoning Verification Letter. Issued
PLAN23-00002 Sewer feasibility study for the development of an industrial business park on several non-contiguous parcels zoned M-1 and C-2 south of Hopland Street North of Mojave Drive, and East of HWY 395 (REF: PSUB22- 00167).

Submitted

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Case Number Description Status
PLAN23-00003 A site plan and conditional use permit with a proposed mitigated negative declaration to allow for the development of an approximately 400,000 square foot warehouse on two vacant m-2 (heavy industrial) zoned parcels of land totaling approximately 18 acres located at the southwest corner of the logical extension of Cactus Road and Mesa Linda Avenue.

Corrections Required

PLAN23-00004 An approximate 12.5-acre tentative tract map previously environmentally addressed to allow for the creation of six lots including public right-of-way dedication and street vacation located on city-owned land zoned RM (residential medium density) within the old town specific plan located east of and abutting the Mojave River generally north-east of the terminus of First Street and River Street.

Assigned
PLAN23-00005 A Title 16 municipal code amendment with an environmental exemption to allow for the establishment of operational standards for vending within the public right-of-way and other public properties.

Assigned
PLAN23-00006 A site plan and conditional use permit with an environmental exemption to allow for the development of a multi-tenant industrial building with uses including an emergency response facility on property zoned m-2 heavy industrial located south of Nisqualli road, west of and abutting the end of production place.

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00007 A site plan with a categorical exemption to allow for the creation of a 24- unit multl-family complex on approximately 1-acre parcel zoned civic commons within the Civic Center Specific Plan located 1,100 feet north of Palmdale Road and west of and abutting Mcart Road.

Corrections Required

PLAN23-00008 A site plan with conditional use permit and environmental exemption to allow for the expansion of an existing car dealership providing an approximate 18,000 square foot maintenance facility on a property zoned c-2 (general commercial) and suspension of the requirement to underground existing overhead utility lines on property located at 13721 Park Avenue.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00009 A vesting tentative tract map with a proposed mitigated negative declaration to allow for the creation of 109 single-family lots from 2 existing 18-acre vacant lots located north of Hopland Street and west of the logical extension of Cordova Road.

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00010 A site plan and conditional use permit with a proposed mitigated negative declaration to allow for the development of a 30,840 square foot medical office on a vacant parcel zoned c-1 (neighborhood service) located along the north side of Palmdale road and approximately 500 feet east of cantina street.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00011 A site plan with an environmental impact report to allow for the development of a tractor-trailer parking lot expansion associated with an existing church & Dwight warehouse facility on an approximately 10-acre undeveloped m-2 (heavy industrial) zoned parcel located east of and abutting enterprise way, and approximately 1,000' north of Nisqualli road.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00012 Municipal code update- street vending ordinance. Submitted

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Case Number Description Status
PLAN23-00013 A development agreement amendment to update the term of the existing agreement and allow for an additional one-year extension of time for tentative tract map 14525, a 319-lot single-family residential subdivision that was previously approved and environmentally assessed on property located west of and abutting Stoddard Wells Road, south of interstate 15, and approximately 2000 feet north of d street.

In Review
PLAN23-00014 A tentative tract map with a proposed mitigated negative declaration to allow for the creation of 83 single-family residential lots zoned medium-low density residential within the talon ranch specific plan located at the southwest corner of dos Palmas Road and Topaz Road (REF: PSUB21- 00048).

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00015 A three-year extension of time for a vesting tentative tract map with an addendum to the previously adopted mitigated negative declaration to allow for the creation of 132 single-family residential lots within two phases from 1 existing 36-acre property zoned r-1 single-family residential on property located at the northeast corner of Braceo St. and Dos Palmas (TTM 20122).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00017 An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption introducing various updates to Title 16 including but not limited to standards for off-street parking facilities for recreational vehicle parking and parking stalls abutting obstructions, and updates to accessory dwelling unit standards and the addition of junior accessory dwelling allowances in accordance with State law.

Adopted by City
Council on 9/5/23
PLAN23-00018 A site plan and conditional use permit with a mitigated negative declaration to allow for the development of a pet treat manufacturing facility 0 property zoned m-2 (heavy industrial) located at the southeast corner of Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00019 A Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with an Initial Study are required to allow for the development of a new self-service storage facility including recreational vehicle storage on C-1 Neighborhood Services Commercial zoned property located west of and abutting Amethyst Road, South of Palmdale Road, and North of Dos Palmas Road.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00020 A Site Plan with a Categorical Exemption to allow for the development of a 2,082 SF duplex on a parcel zoned Residential Medium Density of the Old Town Specific Plan located approximately 54' west of Third Street and approximately 80' south of Allen Street. (Ref: PSUB23-00010).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00021 Sewer Feasibility Study for the expansion of an existing Hospital to include a new emergency department on the first floor, a medical surgery department on the second floor, and parking expansion on five parcels zoned C-2 General Commercial located at 16850 Bear Valley Road. (REF:

PSUB23-00039).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00022 A three-year extension of time for a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and map modification with an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the creation of 72 single-family residential lots from one vacant parcel zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential on property located east of and abutting Cahuenga Road between Hopland Street and Tawney Ridge Lane. (TTM 20280).

Incomplete Application

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Case Number Description Status
PLAN23-00023 A Site Plan with a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the development of two industrial warehouse buildings and offices on two vacant parcels zoned M-1 Light Industrial located approximately 1,600 feet east of Highway 395 and north of and abutting Cactus Road (Ref:

PSUB22-00161).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00024 A Site Plan with an Environmental Impact Report to allow for the development of three warehouse distribution buildings totaling approximately 1.35 million square feet on 81 acres on three undeveloped properties zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) and C-2 (General Commercial) on property located at the northwest corner of Mojave Drive and Topaz Road.

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00025 An Amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code with an Environmental Exemption introducing various changes to Title 16 to address the recently adopted Land Use Element of the General Plan including but not limited to updated development standards, implementation of new zone districts and overlay districts with an updated land use map, and other associated changes.

Recommended by the
Planning Commission
for City Council for
adoption on 12/13/23.

Anticipated City Council
adoption on 2/6/24.

PLAN23-00026 A Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with a Categorical Exemption to allow for the development of a 152-room Residence Inn Marriott Hotel on an undeveloped parcel zoned General Commercial (C-2) generally located on the northwest corner of Bear Valley Road and Mariposa Road, north of the existing Warehouse Shoe Store.

Corrections Required
PLAN23-00027 A Site Plan with an Environmental Exemption to allow for the expansion and reconfiguration of the existing Green Tree clubhouse to accommodate the relocation of the City Library on property zoned PUD, located at 14144 Green Tree Boulevard.

Approved w/Conditions
PLAN23-00028 10/25/23 Rvcd payment attached to files will forward to cashiers-Sewer Feasibility Study for the development of a new 1,033,944 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution park within the IPD zone district on three vacant parcels totaling approximately 51 acres located north of and abutting Mojave Road and roughly 1,400 feet from the intersection of Diamond Road. (REF:

PSUB23-00092).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00029 A three-year extension of time for a Tentative Tract Map and map modification with an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the creation of 17 single family residential lots from one parcel of land zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential on property located west of and abutting Second Avenue between Country Ranch Court and Silica Drive just north of the intersection of Silica Drive and Second Avenue (TTM 18980).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00030 Tentative Tract Map 20576 for 262 single-family residences Corrections Required PLAN23-00031 Sewer Feasibility study for the development of 2 and 3-story apartments on approximately 20.36 acres on 3 vacant parcels zoned R-3 High Density Residential located north of and abutting Nisqualli Road and west of and abutting Arrowhead Drive.

Incomplete Application

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Case Number Description Status
PLAN23-00032 Site Plan Modification and Conditional Use Permit Modification. Previously Environmentally assessed to allow for a three-phase plan to replace the previously approved two-phase plan (PLAN22-00034). The proposed phasing consists of a carwash and chase bank (phase 1), a drive-thru restaurant (phase 2), and an approximately 16,710 SF retail building located on the northwest corner of the property to be developed at a later time when leasing and a tenant are selected to occupy the location (phase 3). The property is zoned as R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and is located within an Initiative Area at the northwest corner of Hook Boulevard and Amargosa Road.

Approved w/Conditions
PLAN23-00033 A Tentative Tract Map with a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the development of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 20586 for the creation of 288 single-family lots on an undeveloped 65-acre parcel within the Rancho Tierra Specific Plan located approximately 600' south of Rancho Road and approximately 500' east of Amethyst Road (REF:

PSUB23-00006 thru 08 ).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00034 A Tentative Tract Map with a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the development of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map 20587 for the creation of 160 single-family lots on an undeveloped 43-acre parcel within the Rancho Tierra Specific Plan located approximately 600' south of Rancho Road and approximately 900' east of Amethyst Road (Ref:

PSUB23-00006 thru 08).

Incomplete Application
PLAN23-00035 A Tentative Tract Map with a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the development of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map 20588 for the creation of 95 single-family lots on 19.27 acres from a 55.56-acre undeveloped parcel within the Rancho Tierra Specific Plan located approximately 900' west of El Evado Road and approximately 500' north of Clovis Street.

Incomplete Application
Notes: ADU = accessory dwelling unit; SFR = single-family residential, City = City of Victorville, SCLA – Southern California Logistics Airport

3.2 Capital Improvements Program
The City has approved 22 capital improvement projects, totaling more than $69 million. Table 8 includes a breakdown of capital improvement projects by project type.

Table 8. Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023
Project Type Number of Projects Cost
Traffic Signal 5 $366,260
Roads 7 $58,088,819
Water 2 $7,422,697
Sewer 2 $1,839,414
Parks 6 $1,345,300
Total 22 $69,062,490

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3.2.1 Traffic Signal
In 2023, four traffic signal projects were completed, totaling $366 thousand. Table 9 indicates the project names and costs.

Table 9. Traffic Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 Project Name Cost
Traffic Signal Safety Light (streetlight) LED conversion $81,260 Traffic Signal Video Detection Upgrades $100,000
Traffic Signal Replacement $125,000
Traffic Signal UPS replacement $60,000
Total $366,260
Traffic Signal safety light (streetlight) LED conversion: This project is intended to convert the current HPS (High-pressure sodium) incandescent lighting, to New LED safety lights. At signalized intersections. The benefit is electrical and maintenance cost savings.

Traffic Signal Video Detection Upgrades: This project addresses the need to update the traffic detection systems city-wide due to new traffic signal video detection standards (Bike detection).

This project also replaces obsolete equipment that is no longer supported.

Traffic Signal Replacement: This project addresses the need to re-lamp the city’s traffic signal intersections red and green indications. The purpose of the re-lamp is to re-place the red, green, and yellow LED’s before they go bad, this helps in after-hour call out.

Traffic Signal UPS replacement: This project replaces aging units that have outlived their useful life and that are no longer supported.

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3.2.2 Roads
In 2023, seven road projects were completed, totaling more than $58 million. Table 10 indicates the project names and costs.

Table 10. Road Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 Project Name Cost
Green Tree Extension $43,919,726
Bear Valley Rd Overhead at BNSF Railroad $10,408,487
Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase 1 $662,375 Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal $555,117 Guardrail Project $669,322
Civic Area Slurry Seal Project $1,823,792
COV Rail Spur-Rail Tie Replacement $50,000
Total $58,088,819
Green Tree Extension: This 2021 awarded contract was a roadway project that connected Hesperia Road and Ridgecrest Road via Green Tree Blvd. Construction of a 600 linear foot long bridge over the Burlington Northern Railroad and Santa Fe wash was included. Further work included waterlines, storm drains, box culverts, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, ramps, traffic signals and connecting roads. The project was completed in May of 2023.

Bear Valley Road Overhead at BNSF Railroad: This 2021 awarded contract widened Bear Valley Road between Industrial Blvd and Ridgecrest Road. The project added width to the existing bridge to enable a second left turn lane on Bear Valley Rd at Ridgecrest and a full-sized median with shoulders, sidewalk, and standard lane widths. No additional through lanes will be provided. The project was completed in November of 2023, with the final project cost still pending.

Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase 1: This 2022 awarded contract improved 12 locations in Old Town Victorville. Improvements included upgrades to meet current ADA requirements including ramps, driveways, and the addition of sidewalks where there were none previously. The project was completed in June of 2023.

Village Drive & Tawney Ridge Lane Traffic Signal: This 2022 awarded contract installed a traffic signal at the intersection of Village Drive and Tawny Ridge Lane. The project was completed in December of 2023.

Guardrail Project: This 2022 awarded contract included the combination of repairs and upgrades to nine existing guardrail features and the installation of three new guardrail systems across the City. The project was completed in July of 2023.

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Civic Area Slurry Seal Project: This 2023 awarded contract included the combination of the application of a slurry seal treatment and pavement striping to various streets in the Civic Area of the City. The project was completed in November of 2023.

COV Rail Spur-Rail Tie Replacement: This is a replacement project to replace damaged, cracked or rotten rail ties along the city’s owned and maintained rail spur.

3.2.3 Water
In 2023, two water projects were completed, totaling more than $ 7 million. Table 11 indicates the project names and costs.

Table 11. Water Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 Project Name Cost
Area 1 & 2 Pipeline Replacement (Old Town) $4,794,765
Area 31 Pipeline Replacement (SCLA Flightline Pipeline) $2,627,932 Total $7,422,697
Area 1 and 2 Pipeline Replacement (Old Town Area): This project replaced deficient pipelines through the Old Town Area, creating a robust, long-lasting water system infrastructure with greatly increased available fire flow by replacing approximately 11,072 lineal feet of aging, leak-prone, small diameter pipelines. This included water services and other necessary appurtenances within the Old Town area of the City of Victorville. The project was completed in 2023.

Area 31 Pipeline Replacement (SCLA Flightline Pipeline): This project within the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) area eliminated potential future costly repairs, operational interruptions, and deficient fire flow and water pressure along the main Flightline apron. It was achieved by replacing 5,446 feet of old 8-inch potable watermain, which had been kept at a lower pressure, and reconnecting to high pressure. The project was completed in 2023.

3.2.4 Sewer
In 2023, two sewer projects were completed, totaling more than $1.8 million. Table 10 indicates the project names and costs.

Table 12. Sewer Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 Project Name Cost
Septic-to-Sewer- Avalon Church $25,724
Sewer Main Lining – Phase II $1,813,690
Total $1,839,414

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Septic-to-Sewer-Avalon Church: The City of Victorville converted the existing septic system at Avalon church (16673 Avalon Way, APN 0478-061-36) that is threatening to fail due to its age and made a connection to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System as part of the City’s Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) for Lahontan Water Board.

Sewer Lining – Phase II: A sewer project involved rehabilitating 23,822 lineal feet of 8,10, and 12-inch structurally deficient sanitary sewers and 511 sewer laterals in the Victorville Old Town area. The project included lining and/or spot repairs. The project was completed in early 2024.

3.2.5 Parks
In 2023, six park projects were completed, totaling more than $1.3 million. Table 11 indicates the project names and costs.

Table 12. Parks Capital Improvement Projects Approved in 2023 Project Name Cost
Doris Davies Pool Replaster $166,612
Doris Davies Recreation Center Re-Roof $199,120
Center Street and Brentwood Park - Exeloo Self-Cleaning Restroom Installation $655,643 Hook Community Center Gym Floor Refinishing $32,725
Sunset Ridge Playground Shade Structure Installation $135,994 Transportation Center Re-Roof $155,206
Total $1,345,300

Doris Davies Pool Replaster: Doris Davies Pool is the only aquatic amenity in the City of Victorville. It offers aquatics classes, programs, and open swimming for our youth, adults, and seniors. Pre-COVID, the pool would average 1,000 youth participating in swim lessons per year.

Open swim was very popular in the summer with over 3,000 participants of all ages enjoying the pool each year. The City also rents the pool to approximately 10 local schools and other groups/organizations each year. Due to the completion of this project, the City was able to preserve our only aquatics amenity and ensure that our community has a place to swim and cool off during the hot summer months.

Doris Davies Recreation Center Re-Roof: The Facilities Division established a list of city facilities in need of roof repairs and has been making progress with restoration projects as funding permits. Restoration of the roof at Doris Davies Recreation Center was identified next priority due to the severity of leaks and potential damage to the interior structural members. In addition, staff anticipates remodeling the building in the coming years to address the current needs of the community at Doris Davies Park as noted in the Parks Master Plan. The new roofing system preserves the existing facility so that it can be redesigned for a future remodel.

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Center Street and Brentwood Park - Exeloo Self-Cleaning Restroom Installation: Brentwood Park is one of three parks within the city limits that did not have restroom facilities available. The absence of a restroom in itself, is an ADA accessibility deficiency. In addition, as identified by in the Parks Master Plan, it is the City’s goal to provide clean, safe, and accessible restroom facilities for the community to use at all city parks. The new self-cleaning restrooms provide just that.

Hook Community Center Gym Floor Refinishing: With the massive amount of foot traffic, the gym floor had become dull and worn. In some areas, the finish was completely removed, exposing the hardwood floor to the elements. Completion of this project enabled the City to preserve the gym floor for another ten-plus years.

Sunset Ridge Playground Shade Structure Installation: The City adopted its Parks and Recreation Master Plan in December 2020. Since then, staff have been working to accomplish the recommendations and objectives listed therein. A major finding in the Master Plan was the lack of shade and the community’s need to increase shaded areas at our local parks. Sunset Ridge Park is the newest of all city parks. The young trees are low profile and drought tolerant and provide little to no shade. Due to these facts, staff selected Sunset Ridge Park to install a 60’x60’ fabric shade structure to cover the entire playground area.

Transportation Center Re-Roof: The Facilities Division has established a list of City facilities in need of roof repairs and has been making progress with restoration projects as funding permits.

The roof at the Transportation Center was identified next priority due to the severity of leaks and potential damage to the interior finishes. In addition, on July 29, 2021, the Victor Valley Transit Authority entered into a lease agreement with the City converting the Transportation Center into a main hub for many Victor Valley bus routes. The increase in visitors raises safety concerns due to the roof leaks.

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Appendix A. City of Victorville General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report

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