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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG.12 - General Plan Overview & Current StatusCity of Grand Terrace February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting General Plan Update Gabriel Arguelles Assistant Planner, Planning & Development Services February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting What is a General Plan? City’s comprehensive and long-term plan for growth and improvement •Think of as the City’s “Blueprint” for the future land development and planning •A community’s vision its future •Statement of policies and programs that will work to achieve the vision February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting What does the current General Plan Address? Land Use Circulation Housing Open Space Public Services & Facilities Public Health/ Safety Noise Sustainable Development February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting What update is in progress? Environmental Justice Safety Element February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Housing Element •Current and future housing needs assessment •Future residential growth opportunities •Highlights housing constraints •Housing Programs that will commit the City to advancing housing initiatives Ex: Permit Ready ADUs February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Housing Element Cont… •Key action is the upzoning of properties listed in the Housing Element •Rezoning is associated with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) •Rezoning with an EIR can take 1.5 years or more, depending on the project's complexity and potential delays February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Housing Element Cont… •Unlike other elements, it is governed by detailed statutory requirements and must be updated on a regular basis. •Must be reviewed by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance •The 2021-2029 Housing Element and is schedule to go to Planning Commission on February 27th and City Council on March 25th February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Public Health & Safety •Housing Element update triggered the need for revisions to the Public Health & Safety Element •State law requires the creation of the Environmental Justice Element •To update the Public Health & Safety, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Must be revised •The LHMP is a plan to identify natural hazards, like wildfires and earthquakes, and prepare for them to reduce risks and strengthen recovery efforts February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Public Health & Safety Cont… •Updating the LHMP ensures eligibility for federal disaster assistance and grants, promotes collaboration across city departments, and supports community resilience •The Grand Terrace LHMP expired in August of 2023 so Grand Terrace currently does not have a current LHMP. •Focus Meetings and Stakeholder meetings: 2/25 through 3/18. Public review: 3/19–4/2. Submit to Cal OES/FEMA by 4/4. Plan review: 3–4 months. City Council approval: July/August 2025. February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Thank You Questions/ Comments