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CITY OF SAN JACINTODRAFT GENERAL PLANJANUARY 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANTable of ContentsSectionPageINTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL PLANSan Jacinto Planning Area .................................................................................................. I1History of the Community.................................................................................................... I2Vision for the Future of San Jacinto....................................................................................... I4Purpose of the General Plan................................................................................................ I5General Plan Organization and Use..................................................................................... I6Direction to the Future .................................................................................................... I7Supporting Documentation ............................................................................................. I7Community Participation in the General Plan Program............................................................. I8LAND USE ELEMENTIntroductionPurpose of the Land Use Element.................................................................................. LU1Scope and Content of the Land Use Element................................................................. LU2Related Plans and Programs......................................................................................... LU2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ................................................................ LU6Issues, Goals and PoliciesBalance of Land Uses .................................................................................................. LU7Manage and Direct Growth ......................................................................................... LU8Environmental Compatibility......................................................................................... LU9Land Use and Circulation Compatibility...................................................................... LU10Downtown Rejuvenation............................................................................................. LU11San Jacinto General Plan i January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANLand Use PlanTABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)Resource Preservation................................................................................................ LU12Economic Development ............................................................................................. LU13Related Goals and Policies......................................................................................... LU14Balance of Land Uses ................................................................................................ LU16Land Use Classification System................................................................................... LU17Land Use Density and Intensity ................................................................................... LU23Land Use Designations .............................................................................................. LU24Development Capacity............................................................................................... LU29Manage and Direct Growth ....................................................................................... LU31Environmental Compatibility....................................................................................... LU32Land Use and Circulation Compatibility...................................................................... LU32Downtown Rejuvenation............................................................................................. LU35Economic Development ............................................................................................. LU36Resource Preservation and Community Design ............................................................ LU37Appendix: Implementation Program ..........................................................................Appendix LU1COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTIntroductionPurpose of the Community Services and Facilities Element............................................ CSF1Scope and Content of the Community Services and Facilities Element........................... CSF1Related Plans and Programs....................................................................................... CSF1Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .............................................................. CSF4Issues, Goals and PoliciesLaw Enforcement....................................................................................................... CSF5Fire Protection........................................................................................................... CSF6Public Education........................................................................................................ CSF6Water Service............................................................................................................ CSF7Sewer Service............................................................................................................ CSF8Power, Communication, Flood Control, and Waste Disposal Service ............................ CSF8Recreation and Open Space .................................................................................... CSF10Libraries.................................................................................................................. CSF11Senior and Youth Services........................................................................................ CSF11Human Resources ................................................................................................... CSF12San Jacinto General Plan ii January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANCommunity Services and Facilities PlanTABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)Law Enforcement..................................................................................................... CSF13Fire Protection......................................................................................................... CSF13Public Education...................................................................................................... CSF14Water Service.......................................................................................................... CSF17Sewer Service.......................................................................................................... CSF17Power, Communication, Flood Control, and Waste Disposal Service .......................... CSF17Recreation and Open Space .................................................................................... CSF18Libraries.................................................................................................................. CSF28Senior and Youth Services........................................................................................ CSF28Human Resources ................................................................................................... CSF28Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................Appendix CSF1CIRCULATION ELEMENTIntroductionPurpose of the Circulation Element.................................................................................C1Scope and Content of the Circulation Element ................................................................C2Related Plans and Programs...........................................................................................C3Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ..................................................................C5Issues, Goals and PoliciesLocal Circulation System ................................................................................................C7Regional Circulation System...........................................................................................C8State Route 79 (SR79)....................................................................................................C9Alternative Modes of Travel............................................................................................C9Trails System ...............................................................................................................C10Transportation Demand Management...........................................................................C11Circulation PlanLocal and Regional Circulation System .........................................................................C12State Route 79 (SR79)..................................................................................................C17Alternative Modes of Travel..........................................................................................C18Trails System ...............................................................................................................C21Transportation Demand Management...........................................................................C21Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................... Appendix C1San Jacinto General Plan iii January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANRESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTIntroductionTABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)Purpose of the Resource Management Element .............................................................RM1Scope and Content of the Resource Management Element.............................................RM2Related Plans and Programs.........................................................................................RM2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ................................................................RM5Issues, Goals and PoliciesNatural Resources .......................................................................................................RM6Water Resources .........................................................................................................RM7Compatible Development ............................................................................................RM8Air Quality ..................................................................................................................RM9Agricultural Resources..................................................................................................RM9Energy Conservation................................................................................................. RM10Related Goals and Policies........................................................................................ RM11Resources Management PlanNatural Resources .................................................................................................... RM12Water Resources ...................................................................................................... RM21Compatible Development ......................................................................................... RM22Air Quality ............................................................................................................... RM27Agricultural Resources............................................................................................... RM27Energy Conservation................................................................................................. RM33Appendix: Implementation Program .........................................................................Appendix RM1PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTIntroductionPurpose of the Public Safety Element..............................................................................PS1Scope and Content of the Public Safety Element .............................................................PS1Related Plans and Programs..........................................................................................PS2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .................................................................PS4San Jacinto General Plan iv January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANLIST OF TABLESTablePageINTRODUCTIONI1 Relationship of San Jacinto General Plan Elements to Statemandated Elements................. I6LAND USE ELEMENTLU1 General Plan and Zoning Consistency Matrix ................................................................ LU4LU2 Land Use Classification System................................................................................... LU18LU3 Land Use Plan........................................................................................................... LU30COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCSF1 Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory..................................................... CSF23CSF2 Planned Parks and Recreational Facilities.................................................................. CSF24CSF3 Existing and Future Park Acreage Needs ................................................................... CSF24CIRCULATION ELEMENTC1 Overview of Street Classifications .................................................................................C13C2 Intersection Level of Service Criteria..............................................................................C16RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRM1 Related Goals and Policies by Element..........................................................................RM9PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTPS1 Related Goals and Policies by Element...........................................................................PS9NOISE ELEMENTN1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards..............................................................................N7N2 Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix Noise Contours and Noise Impact Areas .................N8San Jacinto General Plan vii January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANLIST OF TABLES (cont.)TablePageHOUSING ELEMENTH1 Existing Housing Needs..................................................................................................H9H2 San Jacinto Development Potential...............................................................................H14H3 Regional Housing Growth Need by Income Group........................................................H16H4 Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element...................................H18San Jacinto General Plan viii January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANLIST OF FIGURESSectionPageINTRODUCTIONI1 San Jacinto Planning Area .............................................................................................. I2LAND USE ELEMENTLU1 Land Use Policy Map................................................................................................. LU21LU2 Floor Area Ratio........................................................................................................ LU23LU3 Existing Neighborhood Map....................................................................................... LU33COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCSF1 School Districts........................................................................................................ CSF15CSF2 Water Districts......................................................................................................... CSF19CSF3 Parks and Public Facilities ........................................................................................ CSF21CSF4 Trails Opportunities................................................................................................. CSF29CIRCULATION ELEMENTC1 Roadway Cross Sections ..............................................................................................C14C2 Roadway System..........................................................................................................C19C3 County Bikeway Plan ...................................................................................................C22C4 Bikeway Plan...............................................................................................................C23C5 Standard Bikeway Cross Sections..................................................................................C25RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRM1 Open Space Resources............................................................................................. RM15RM2 MSHCP Planning Area.............................................................................................. RM18RM3 Vegetation Communities........................................................................................... RM19RM4 Cultural Resources.................................................................................................... RM25RM5 Agricultural Resources............................................................................................... RM29RM6 Important Farmland.................................................................................................. RM31PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTPS1 Geologic and Seismic Hazards......................................................................................PS9PS2 Flood Zones...............................................................................................................PS15San Jacinto General Plan ix January 2006

SAN JACINTO GENERAL PLANLIST OF FIGURES (cont.)SectionPageNOISE ELEMENTN1 Future Noise Contours.................................................................................................N11San Jacinto General Plan x January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Circulation Element.................................................................................C1Scope and Content of the Circulation Element ................................................................C2Related Plans and Programs...........................................................................................C3Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ..................................................................C5Issues, Goals and PoliciesLocal Circulation System ................................................................................................C7Regional Circulation System...........................................................................................C8State Route 79 (SR 79)...................................................................................................C9Alternative Modes of Travel............................................................................................C9Trails System ...............................................................................................................C10Transportation Demand Management...........................................................................C11Circulation PlanLocal And Regional Circulation System .........................................................................C12State 79 (SR 79)..........................................................................................................C17Alternative Modes of Travel..........................................................................................C18Trails System ...............................................................................................................C21Transportation Demand Management...........................................................................C21Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................... Appendix C1San Jacinto General Plan Ci January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTList of TablesTablePageC1 Overview of Street Classifications .................................................................................C13C2 Intersection Level of Service Criteria..............................................................................C16List of FiguresFigurePageC1 Roadway Cross Sections ..............................................................................................C14C2 Roadway System..........................................................................................................C19C3 County Bikeway Plan ...................................................................................................C22C4 Bikeway Plan...............................................................................................................C23C5 Standard Bikeway Cross Sections..................................................................................C25San Jacinto General Plan Cii January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTIntroductionSan Jacinto is served by a diverse circulationnetwork consisting of roadways, rail service andtrails. Convenient access to the community hasbeen provided for many years by a combination ofregional and local roadways. The BurlingtonNorthern Santa Fe (BNSF) Rail Road enters theeastern portion of the City from the south andterminates just north of 7 th Street. Establishedpublic transit provided by the Riverside TransitAgency and RCTC provides alternative transportation opportunities forcommuters, residents and visitors to the community. A partiallydeveloped trails network also provides recreational opportunities withinthe Planning Area.The Circulation Element guides the continued development andimprovement of the circulation system to support existing and planneddevelopment, while the Land Use Element identifies the City’s existingand planned development pattern. The development of additional landin the future will increase the demand for local and regional roadwayimprovements and construction. The Circulation Element alsoestablishes acceptable roadway service levels and identifiesimprovements to maintain the service levels. The use of other modes oftransportation, such as transit, walking and bicycling is promoted toreduce the demand on the circulation system and to improve air quality.PURPOSE OF THECIRCULATION ELEMENTThe purpose of the Circulation Element is to provide a safe, efficient andadequate circulation system for the City. State planning law requires:“. . . a circulation element consisting of the general location for majorthoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals and other local publicutilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use element of theplan.”The State General Plan Guidelines recommend that the circulationpolicies and plans:‣ Coordinate the transportation and circulation system with plannedland uses;‣ Promote the safe and efficient transport of goods and the safe andeffective movement of all segments of the population;San Jacinto General Plan C1 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENT‣ Make efficient use of existing transportation facilities; and‣ Protect environmental quality and promote the wise and equitableuse of economic and natural resources.The Guidelines indicate that the Circulation Element should address allfacets of circulation including streets and highways, transportationcorridors, public transit; railroads; bicycle and equestrian facilities; andcommercial, general and military airports. This Circulation Elementfulfills state requirements with a plan to provide efficient and adequatecirculation facilities to support planned community development.Along with the circulation system, public utilities must be addressed inthe General Plan. Rather than address public utilities within theCirculation Element, the San Jacinto General Plan contains aCommunity Services and Facilities Element that discusses the provisionof utilities and public services.SCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE CIRCULATIONELEMENTThis element contains goals and policies to improve overall circulation inthe City. For vehicle transportation a hierarchical roadway network isestablished with designated roadway types and design standards. Theroadway type is linked to anticipated traffic levels, and acceptable levelsof service are established to determine when capacity improvements arenecessary. Alternative modes of transportation are also emphasized inthis Element in order to suggest ways to reduce dependency on theautomobile, which thereby improves air quality.Because local circulation and land use planning is linked with theregional transportation system, this Element focuses on regionaltransportation plans and programs that serve to alleviate trafficcongestion and construct capacity improvements. A particular focus ofthe regional circulation system portion of this Element is the plannedrealignment of State Route 79.The Circulation Element consists of three sections: 1) this Introduction; 2)Issues, Goals and Policies; and 3) the Circulation Plan. TheImplementation Program is provided as an appendix to the Element. Inthe Issues, Goals and Policies section, major issues pertaining to thetransportation system are identified and related goals and policies areestablished. The goals are statements of the City’s desires and consist ofbroad statements of purpose and direction. The policies serve asguidelines for: a) planning circulation improvements to accommodateanticipated population growth; b) maintaining acceptable levels ofservice while development proceeds; c) promoting alternative modes oftransportation; and d) coordinating with regional jurisdictions to plan,fund and phase regional transportation facilities. The Plan explains howthe goals and policies will be achieved and implemented. Specificaction programs for the Circulation Element are contained in theappendix to this Element.San Jacinto General Plan C2 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTRELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSCounty of RiversideHighway PlanCounty of RiversideCongestionManagement PlanSeveral transportation plans prepared by the County of Riverside and theRiverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) focus on theregional transportation system. Strategies to handle anticipated trafficlevels from future development are discussed. Other plans have alsobeen prepared to locate future routes for mass transit including rail andexpress bus service. Plans and programs related to the CirculationElement include:The County of Riverside Highway Plan forms part of the Riverside CountyGeneral Plan and designates the arterial system in the CirculationElement of the General Plan. San Jacinto is within Circulation StudyArea 3 of the County of Riverside Highway Plan. Defined according tospecific arterial functional classifications, the Highway Plan serves todefine the intended future roadway system in the County.Urbanized areas such as Riverside County are required to adopt aCongestion Management Program (CMP). The goals of the CMP are toreduce traffic congestion and to provide a mechanism for coordinatingland use development and transportation improvement decisions. TheRiverside Congestion Management Program (CMP) is updated every fiveyears in accordance with Proposition 111, passed in June 1990. TheCMP was established in the State of California to more directly link landuse, transportation and air quality and to prompt reasonable growthmanagement programs that would more effectively utilize new andexisting transportation funds, alleviate traffic congestion and relatedimpacts, and improve air quality.The Circulation Element describes how the future transportation systemwill function. This is important for congestion management, sincedeficiencies along the CMP system must be mitigated when they occur.The ability to address such deficiencies now, instead of when they occur,is critical. Understanding the reason for these deficiencies andidentifying ways to reduce the impact of future growth and developmentalong a critical CMP corridor will conserve scarce funding resources andhelp target hose resources appropriately.County of RiversideOrdinance No. 726 –Transportation DemandManagementRequirements for NewDevelopment ProjectsThis ordinance was established to meet the requirements of the RiversideCounty Congestion Management Program and the Air QualityManagement Plan as well as to promote consideration of transportationdemand management objectives early in the development process. Thisordinance establishes policies and procedures to encourage andpromote the use of alternative transportation modes through projectdesign and facility planning. This Ordinance also identifies potentialtransportation demand management measures associated with projectdesign and facility improvements and operation programs such ascarpooling and vanpooling that new developments in San Jacinto maybe required to implement.San Jacinto General Plan C3 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTCounty of RiversideBicycle PlanSouth Coast Air QualityManagement PlanRiverside CountyIntegrated Project (RCIP)The County of Riverside Bicycle Plan is a component of the County ofRiverside General Plan circulation system. The bikeways system isguided through the application of the Plan’s policies, programs andstandards in conjunction with adopted bicycle routes. Several Countydesignated Class I Bike Paths traverse the Planning Area. The City’sCirculation Plan calls for the establishment and implementation of abikeway plan that utilizes the countywide classification system and linksto County routes.The South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) mandates avariety of measures to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.The Circulation Element identifies Circulation Programs to beimplemented in San Jacinto that may help improve regional air quality.Western Riverside County’s population is projected to grow from itscurrent 1.2 million persons to 2.0 million persons in 2020. In an effortto improve the quality of life for current and future residents, the Countyof Riverside, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) haveembarked on a planning process to determine future placement ofbuildings, roads and open spaces for Riverside County. This process isnamed the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) and will createthree plans that are interrelated. The plans include a General Plan forland use and housing, a Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan(MSHCP) to determine open spaces and conservation areas, and theCommunity and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process(CETAP), which identifies improvements for highways and transit systems.The main purposes of CETAP that apply to San Jacinto’s CirculationElement are: 1) identifying and setting aside of areas for majortransportation facilities; 2) ensuring that the transportation infrastructurewill be in place to foster the economic development of Riverside County;and 3) providing access to schools, jobs, shopping and other dailyactivities. A major focus of the CETAP is identifying the location for theHemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore Corridor, which will involve therealignment of State Route 79. Other goals include providing expandedrail service and express bus service throughout Riverside County.Decisions reached by the RCIP will affect transportation facilities andopportunities within San Jacinto.Regional TransportationPlan (RTP)The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a component of the RegionalComprehensive Plan and Guide prepared by the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG) to address regional issues, goals,objectives, and policies for the Southern California region into the earlypart of the 21st century. The RTP, which SCAG periodically updates toaddress changing conditions in the Southland, has been developed withactive participation from local agencies throughout the region, electedofficials, the business community, community groups, private institutions,San Jacinto General Plan C4 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTand private citizens. The RTP sets broad goals for the region andprovides strategies to reduce problems related to congestion andmobility.SR79 ProjectRealigning SR79 as an expressway from Lamb Canyon Road on thenorth to Newport Road on the south would offer significant trafficcapacity and continuity between communities to meet increasing trafficdemands in this expanding region of Riverside County. Improvements toSR79 north of Lamb Canyon Road have been completed, and Caltransis preparing improvement plans for the widening of SR79 from NewportRoad on the north to Keller Road on the south. As a result of this gapclosure project, traffic would be improved between SR79, SR74, I215,I15, and I10.RCTC, in cooperation with Caltrans District 8, the County of Riversideand the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto, has prepared a draft ProjectStudy Report for the realignment of approximately 15 miles of SR79 inthe vicinity of San Jacinto. This is the second step in the process fordeveloping a new expressway. To date, the public agencies have metand discussed the type of roadway to be built; the environmental, socialand economic issues associated with realignment; and reviewed newdata. Out of these discussions, the team has verified the alignmentalternatives to be evaluated further. The currently proposed concept forSR79 in this Circulation Element includes a freeway section in the Cityof San Jacinto.Mid County ParkwayProjectRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSThe Mid County Parkway is a proposed 32mile eastwest limited accessroute for western Riverside County to relieve congestion, improve safetyand help address future traffic demands. The route will connect the SanJacinto area with the Corona area. A study is being prepared todetermine feasible alignments for this roadway. The study is beingconducted by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).According to state planning law, the Circulation Element must beindependent, yet consistent with other General Plan elements. Allelements of the General Plan are interrelated to a degree and certaingoals and policies of each element may also address issues that are theprimary subjects of other elements. The integration of overlappingissues throughout the General Plan elements provides a strong basis forimplementation plans and programs, and achievement of communitygoals.The Circulation Element is firmly linked to the Land Use Element as theland uses identified in the Land Use plan provide the basis fordetermining future roadway improvements. Furthermore, plannedroadway alignments strongly affect the planned land uses along theSan Jacinto General Plan C5 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTarterials within the City. The Circulation policies and plans ensure thatexisting transportation facilities will be improved and new facilities will beconstructed to adequately serve traffic generated by planneddevelopment. An efficient and well planned circulation system is also acritical factor for diversifying and expanding local economic activities,which is also discussed in the Land Use Element.The Circulation Element provides for a trail system that offersrecreational opportunities within and adjacent to the open space areasand easements identified in the Resource Management Element. Theprovision of a trail system is also related to the Resource ManagementElement in that the trails system may also be used for alternative modesof transportation, such as walking and bicycling that reduce the demandplaced on the transportation system and improve air quality.San Jacinto General Plan C6 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesSan Jacinto has a circulation system that includes:vehicular travel; public transit; and bicycle,pedestrian and equestrian trails. An independentsystem is created by the connection of this localsystem with a larger regional circulation system. Asafe and convenient circulation system is needed tosupport a variety of land uses in the community.Five major issues are addressed by the goals,policies and plans of the Circulation Element. These major issuesinclude: 1) providing an appropriate and efficient local circulationsystem; 2) coordinating with other agencies to provide an adequateregional circulation system; 3) ensuring that the State Route 79 (SR 79)alignment benefits San Jacinto; 4) increasing the use of alternativemodes of transportation; and 5) implementing transportationmanagement strategies.LOCAL CIRCULATIONSYSTEMSafe and convenient access to activities in the community can beprovided by a welldesigned local roadway system. As new developmentoccurs within the City, the existing roadway system will become morecongested, negatively impacting the current residents. To allow for newdevelopment to occur without negatively affecting the existingcommunity, improvements to the circulation system will be required.Circulation Goal 1: Provide a circulation system that meets the needsof existing and future land uses.Policy 1.1: Provide a balanced circulation system that ensures the safeand efficient movement of people and goods throughoutthe City.Policy 1.2: Improve the San Jacinto circulation system to desiredstandards in concert with land development to maintainsufficient levels of service.Policy 1.3: Coordinate with other major transportation improvementprograms and agencies such as Caltrans and the RiversideCounty Transportation Commission (RCTC) to implementroadway improvements that promote the safe and efficientflow of traffic through San Jacinto.Policy 1.4: Provide additional infrastructure, such as flood control,bridges, and miscellaneous rightsofway, to support thecirculation system.San Jacinto General Plan C7 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTPolicy 1.5:Policy 1.6:Policy 1.7:Establish a truck route system that ensures the efficientmovement of goods through the City, while minimizingnoise and safety hazards within the community.Require new development to provide roadway, sidewalk,and median improvements that enhance the visualcharacter of the roadway system and encouragepedestrian and bicycle safety.Encourage the provision of traffic calming measures innew residential areas and planned developments.Related Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C1, C2, C3,C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9REGIONALCIRCULATIONSYSTEMTransportation and travel through San Jacinto is directly related to theoverall transportation network for the region as surrounding arearesidents pass through San Jacinto on SR 79 and other major roadways.A healthy economy depends on convenient access to employment andcommercial uses and the ability of businesses to move their goods fromone location to another. To support the continued success of localbusiness, the local circulation system, including rail transportation, mustprovide adequate local and regional access. Planning for the needs ofthe community necessarily includes recognition of the relatedtransportation needs and planning efforts of the surrounding cities,County of Riverside, regional agencies, state of California and federalgovernment.Circulation Goal 2: Achieve a circulation system that is integrated withthe larger regional transportation system to ensure the economic wellbeingof the community.Policy 2.1:Policy 2.2:Policy 2.3:Policy 2.4:Coordinate planning and construction of local circulationimprovements, public transit systems and regional highwayfacilities (SR79 and Mid County Parkway) with adjacentjurisdictions and regional transportation agencies.Work closely with adjacent jurisdictions and transportationagencies to ensure that development projects outside SanJacinto do not adversely impact the City or providers ofpublic transportation service within the City.Monitor the effectiveness of alternative transportationprograms, such as bus systems that provide service to theCity.Minimize the impact of regional through traffic onresidential neighborhoods.San Jacinto General Plan C8 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTPolicy 2.5:Policy 2.6:Work with regional and State transportation agencies toensure that the construction of regional roadwaysminimally disrupts access to existing businesses andemployment centers.Acquire adequate rightofway prior to developmentoccurring to allow for the ultimate alignment of the futureregional roadways and interchanges identified in theCirculation Plan.Related Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C1, C2, C3,C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9STATE ROUTE 79(SR 79)State Route 79 is the major roadway connecting San Jacinto with thesurrounding region. The County of Riverside and RCTC are in theplanning stage of realigning the roadway. A final design is expected tobe determined within the next few years. Since this roadway providesmuch of the driveby traffic for local businesses, realignment cansignificantly impact the local economy. In addition, noise created byvehicles traveling on the new alignment will affect adjacent land uses.The City prefers a freeway section in the City of San Jacinto as shown onthe Circulation Plan.Circulation Goal 3: Work to ensure that the alignment of SR 79 benefitsthe community.Policy 3.1:Policy 3.2:Policy 3.3:Work closely with Caltrans and RCTC to ensure that thepreferred realignment of SR 79 benefits San Jacinto.Coordinate with Caltrans and RCTC to implement freewayramp interchange improvements that promote efficienttraffic flow and minimize impacts to the local roadwaysystem.Work with Caltrans and RCTC to ensure that theconstruction of the SR 79 minimally disrupts access toexisting businesses and employment centers.Related Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C4, C5, C6,C8, C9ALTERNATIVE MODESOF TRAVELPublic transportation and alternative modes of travel, such as bicyclingand walking, are an important component of a comprehensivecirculation system. Public and alternative modes of transportation offeran alternative to the use of the automobile and help reduce air pollutionand road congestion. To promote the increased usage of these modesof transportation, adequate facilities must be provided.San Jacinto General Plan C9 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTCirculation Goal 4: Promote the increased use of public and multimodaltransportation, and provide adequate facilities for these modes oftransportation.Policy 4.1:Policy 4.2:Policy 4.3:Policy 4.4:Require developers to incorporate facilities for public andother alternative modes of transportation, such as parkandridelots, bicycle and pedestrian trails, bicycle racks,and bus turnouts in the design of future developments.Incorporate design features such as bus turnouts, bicycleracks and parkandride lots into public improvementprojects that promote and support the use of public andalternative modes of transportation.Link Community Commercial development, employmentcenters, public facilities, and community parks and openspaces to the alternative transportation system, whereverfeasible.Require Specific Plans and Planned Unit Developments toinclude welldeveloped and funded alternativetransportation features.Related Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C3, C8, C10, C11, C12TRAILS SYSTEMNonvehicular modes of travel offer an option to the traditional use ofautomobiles. These modes of transportation, such as bicycling, walkingand horseback riding also provide recreational opportunities for thecommunity.Circulation Goal 5: Provide an extensive and regionally linked publicbicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian trails system.Policy 5.1:Policy 5.2:Policy 5.3:Policy 4.4:Provide and maintain an extensive trails network thatsupports bicycles, pedestrians and horses and is linked tothe trails systems of adjacent jurisdictions.Link major activity centers, residential neighborhoods,schools, shopping centers and employment centersthrough bicycle, equestrian and pedestrian trails.Encourage the use of open space and utility easements forbicycle and pedestrian trails, where feasible.Require Specific Plans and Planned Unit Developments toinclude welldeveloped and designed trails that link toadjacent existing or planned local and/or regional trails.San Jacinto General Plan C10 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTRelated Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C3, C8, C12TRANSPORTATIONDEMAND MANAGEMENTAs the community of San Jacinto grows, increased traffic congestion willoccur on local roadways, decreasing the quality of life and creatingadditional air pollution. To minimize the impacts of future developmenton the City’s circulation system, transportation demand managementstrategies and the Congestion Management Plan must be implemented.Areas that already experience traffic congestion will also benefit fromthese methods, and improve quality of life for the entire community.Circulation Goal 6: Create transportation management strategies tocomply with the County Congestion Management Plan.Policy 6.1: Create and implement transportation demandmanagement and congestion management mitigationmeasures in areas experiencing high levels of congestion.Policy 6.2:Policy 6.3:Review development proposals for compliance with theCongestion Management Plan.Require developers to assist with improvements to thecirculation system that will minimize congestion related totheir projects.Related Circulation Element Implementation Programs: C13San Jacinto General Plan C11 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTCirculation PlanA wellplanned and designed street and highwaysystem facilitates the movement of vehicles andprovides convenient access to surroundingdevelopments. The City’s circulation system issupported primarily by vehicle linkages and transitservices. A limited number of partially developedpedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian paths also exist.The local roadway system connects with the largerregional system and operation of the two systems isinterdependent. This section of the Element establishes the CirculationPlan. The Plan summarizes the approach to ensure safe and convenientoperation of the circulation system.Vehicle transportation is presently the primary mode of travel and aRoadway Plan is established with hierarchical roadway designations,physical design standards for the roadway designations, and level ofservice standards. The Roadway Plan includes regional arterials andanticipated regional traffic levels. Alternative modes of transportationare promoted to reduce dependency on automobile transportation andimprove air quality.The Plan is based on issues, goals and policies identified in the previoussection. The Circulation Element Implementation Program, which is anappendix to the Circulation Plan, contains specific programs tocoordinate planned development with vehicular and nonvehicularcirculation improvements.LOCAL AND REGIONALCIRCULATION SYSTEMRoadway ClassificationsSafe and convenient access to employment, housing, and other activitiesin the community can be provided by a welldesigned local roadwaysystem that connects to a welldeveloped regional circulation system.Planning for the needs of the local business and residential communitiesnecessarily includes recognition of the related transportation needs andplanning efforts of the surrounding cities, County of Riverside, regionalagencies, state of California and federal government.The roadway system in San Jacinto is defined using a hierarchicalclassification system. Roadway classifications are differentiated by size,function, and capacity. There are six basic categories within thefunctional classification hierarchy in San Jacinto, ranging from twolaneundivided roadways with the lowest capacity to eightlane dividedroadways with the highest capacity. Freeways, like the proposedclassification of the SR 79 through San Jacinto are not considered "City"categories due to their operation and maintenance by the State.The roadway classification categories are described in Table C1 andillustrated in Figure C1.San Jacinto General Plan C12 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTTable C1Overview of Street ClassificationsClassification Definition Required ofRightofWayWidth(Approximate)Collector Roadway providing access toabutting property and activitynodes, and linking properties toSecondaryMajorArterialUrban ArterialLimited AccessConventionalHighwaythe secondary or major system.Roadway intended to carrytraffic between the local streetsystem and the arterial highwaysystem.Highway that complements theArterial system. Normally linksand may be continuous overshorter distances than arterials.Highway carrying the traffic oflocal and collector streets toand from freeways and othermajor streets with controlledintersections and generallyprovide direct access toproperties.Highways carrying moderatelyhigh volumes of long distanceand local traffic. Althoughaccess to abutting property ispermitted, priority is given tothrough traffic mobility.Highways that carry largevolumes of traffic relatively longdistances through an urban orrural area. Also serveconsiderable local traffictraveling over short distances.Priority is placed on throughtrafficrather than access tofronting property. Direct accessto individual fronting parcel islimited. Should be continuousthrough the community theyserve and link to arterial routes.Number ofLanesRequired(Approximate)Maximum TwoWayTraffic Volume(ADT)6678 feet 2 lanes 13,00088 feet 4 lanes, with turnlanes whereneeded, andadditional rightofwaymay berequired at someintersections.100 feet 4 lanes withstriped median,additional turnlanes may berequired atintersections.110 feet 4 lanes with raisedmedian, additionalturn lanes may berequired atintersections.134 feet. 6 lanes with raisedmedina, additionalturn lanes may berequired at keyintersections.134184 feet 6 to 8 lanes,additional turnlanes needed atkey intersections.25,90034,10018,00035,90035,90071,80040,90081,700San Jacinto General Plan C13 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTFigure C1 shows schematic cross sections of each category of roadway.These sections represent the desirable standards, but variation in rightofwaywidth and specific road improvements will occur in certain casesdue to physical constraints and/or rightofway limitations.In particular, the median width in fourlane roadways will vary accordingto the area being served, rightofway constraints and turnlanerequirements.. Any of the roadway classifications may deviate from thestandards where physical constraints exist or where preservation ofcommunity character dictates special treatment. In some locations,augmented crosssections may be required in order to accommodatephysical improvements needed to mitigate traffic congestion along acertain roadway segment or at an intersection. Bikeways and sidewalksalso affect the specific standards applied to various facilities. However,the overriding circulation goal is that all roadways carry the designedvolumes of traffic at the desired level of service.Performance CriteriaEvaluating the ability of the circulation system to serve existing andproposed land uses requires establishing suitable performance criteria.These are the means by which traffic volumes are compared tocirculation system capacity, and the adequacy of the circulation system isassessed.The City uses the methodology described in the Highway CapacityManual (HCM) to evaluate traffic operations in the City. The HCMdefines level of service (LOS) as a qualitative measure that describesoperational conditions within a traffic stream, generally in terms of suchfactors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, trafficinterruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety. The criteria used toevaluate LOS conditions vary based on the type of roadway and whetherthe traffic flow is considered uninterrupted (flow unrestrained by theexistence of traffic control devices, such as signals, etc.) or interrupted(flow restrained by the existence of traffic signals and other controldevices).The definitions for level of service for uninterrupted flow are:LOS A represents freeflow. Individual users are virtually unaffected bythe presence of others in the traffic stream.LOS B is in the range of stable flow, but the presence of other users inthe traffic stream becomes noticeable. Freedom to select desired speedsis relatively unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom tomaneuver.LOS C is in the range of stable flow, but marks the beginning of therange of flow in which the operation of individual users becomessignificantly affected by interactions with others in the traffic stream.San Jacinto General Plan C15 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTLOS D represents high density but stable flow. Speed and freedom tomaneuver are severely restricted, and the driver experiences a generallypoor level of comfort and convenience.LOS E represents operating conditions at or near capacity. All speedsare reduced to low, but relatively uniform value. Small increases in flowwill cause breakdowns in traffic movement.LOS F is used to define forced or breakdown flow. This condition existswherever the amount of traffic approaching a point exceeds the amountthat can traverse the point. Queues form behind such locations.The definitions of level of service for interrupted traffic flow differ slightlydepending on the type of traffic control, and the HCM uses differentprocedures depending on the type of intersection control.Level of service is typically dependent on the quality of traffic flow at theintersections along a roadway. For signalized intersections, averagetotal delay per vehicle for the overall intersection should be used todetermine level of service. For all way stop (AWS) controlledintersections, the ability of vehicles to enter the intersection is notcontrolled by the occurrence of gaps in the flow of the main street. Thelevel of service for this type of intersection analysis should also be basedon average total delay per vehicle for the overall intersection. Forunsignalized intersections, the calculation of level of service is dependenton the occurrence of gaps occurring in traffic flow of the main street.The level of service criteria for this type of intersection should be basedon average total delay per vehicle for the worst minor street movement.Table C2 illustrates the level of service criteria for signalized andunsignalized intersections.Table C2Intersection Level of Service CriteriaLevel of Average Total Delay per VehicleService Signalized UnsignalizedA 010.00 010.00B 10.01 to 20.00 10.01 to 15.00C 20.01to 35.00 15.01 to 25.00D 35.01 to 55.00 25.01 to 35.00E 55.01 to 80.00 35.01 to 50.00F 80.01 and up 50.01 and upSan Jacinto General Plan C16 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTThe City has established a peak hour Level of Service D or better asacceptable for all intersections along the designated street and highwaysystem. Projects that may result in an increase in traffic must prepare atraffic analysis that evaluates longterm impacts of the project and anymitigation necessary to ensure the project achieves or maintains thepeak hour intersection LOS D standard.Roadway SystemTruck RoutesThe circulation goals and policies emphasize the need for a circulationsystem capable of serving both existing and future local and regionaltraffic. The location, design, and constituent modes of the circulationsystem have major impacts on air quality, noise, communityappearance, and other scenic and environmental resources. The SanJacinto Roadway Plan depicted in Figure C2 delineates the plannedcirculation system identifying roadway segments with the Limited AccessConventional Highway, Urban Arterial, Arterial, Major, Secondary, andCollector designations. Regional routes SR79 and the RamonaExpressway are anticipated to carry the highest volumes of traffic.An efficient and effective goods movement system is essential to theeconomic livelihood of urban areas. Trucking dominates goodsmovement within and through regions. San Jacinto experiencesmoderate amounts of truck traffic generated by commercial and lightindustrial uses. Truck traffic will continue to increase to support newbusinesses. Noise impacts and congestion can be caused by truck trafficin urban areas. To avoid such impacts, truck routes are oriented to theRamona Expressway and on SR79 through the study area.To minimize noise impacts on residential areas, trucks will beconsolidated along arterial roadways. In evaluating routes for trucktraffic traveling through the City, steps will be taken to minimize theamount of truck traffic on roadways in residential areas that are sensitiveto congestion and noise impacts.STATE ROUTE 79(SR79)The County of Riverside and the Riverside County TransportationCommission (RCTC) are in the planning stages of realigning the SR79and have identified several alternative alignments. Figure C2 identifiesthe alignment and classification of SR79 preferred by the City. Asshown on Figure C2, the City supports extending SR79 through SanJacinto as a Freeway, traversing the community in a generally northsouthdirection located to the east of Sanderson from the San JacintoRiver to the San Jacinto Reservoir. In the vicinity of the reservoir, the SR79 curves west and traverses Sanderson, ultimately crossing EsplanadeAvenue at the southwestern corner of the community. The City willcontinue to work with the County of Riverside and the RCTC to supportthis alignment of the SR79, which is currently one of the alternativesbeing considered by these agencies.San Jacinto General Plan C17 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTMid County ParkwayProjectRCTC is in the planning stages of the Mid County Parkway (MCP)project. The MCP is a proposed 32mile transportation corridor that willrelieve traffic congestion for eastwest travel in western Riverside Countybetween the San Jacinto and Corona areas and help address futuretransportation needs through 2030.The proposed corridor is a component of the Riverside CountyIntegrated Project, a region wide transportation and environmentalplanning project undertaken over several years by the Riverside CountyTransportation Commission (RCTC) and the County of Riverside. TheProject determined that a corridor in the vicinity of Cajalco Road in thewest and Ramona Expressway in the east would significantly reducecongestion, improve traffic flow, and reduce travel times on I215, SR91, SR 74, and SR 60. County residents, through their input at publicmeetings, helped determine the general corridor locations underconsideration. Further study of potential route locations is beingconducted by RCTC. The three potential MCP alignments currentlyidentified are shown on Figure C2.ALTERNATIVE MODES OFTRAVELBus ServicePublic transportation and alternative modes of travel are an importantcomponent of a comprehensive circulation system. Public andalternative modes of transportation offer an alternative to the use ofautomobiles and help reduce air pollution and road congestion. Inaddition to the trails system, which is outlined in more detail below,alternative modes of travel in San Jacinto include the bus system andRiverside Metrolink system. To promote the increased use of thesemodes of travel, adequate facilities must be provided. Also, see TrailsSystem discussion below.Public bus service is provided by the Riverside Transit Agency. Three busroutes currently operate in the City of San Jacinto. Route 31 providesaccess along State Street and to the north and south ends of the City.Route 32 serves Mount San Jacinto Community College. Route 42provides service from the eastern portion of the City to shopping areas inthe south. These existing bus routes provide limited access to theemployment centers, shopping, and recreational areas within the City.The City is committed to ensuring that public transportation improves asa viable alternative to the automobile for San Jacinto residents. Toachieve this objective, the City coordinates with the Riverside TransitAgency in developing future scheduling and route alignments to serveSan Jacinto.MetrolinkCommuter rail in the Southern California region has grown extensivelywith the Riverside Metrolink system, which now provides service fromRiverside County to Orange and Los Angeles counties. Longterm planscall for the extension of the Riverside Transit Corridor along the SanJacinto Branch line to the City of Hemet.San Jacinto General Plan C18 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTBack of figure C2San Jacinto General Plan C20 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTTRAILS SYSTEMOne of the key components of the Circulation Plan is to promote the useof alternative modes such as bicycling, walking, and equestrian riding.A comprehensive trails system to link residential areas, schools, parksand commercial centers so that residents can travel within thecommunity without driving is the primary goal of the City’s trails system.The County's regional bikeway system is shown in Figure C3. Theprimary component of this system is the proposed bikeway networkillustrated on Figure C4.This system comprises Class I and Class II bikeways located on oradjacent to the roadway segments illustrated in Figure C3. Class Ibikeways provide a completely separated rightofway designated for theexclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. The only Class I bikeway inSan Jacinto is along the Ramona Expressway. The remaining bikewaysin the community are proposed as Class II facilities. Class II bikewaysprovide a restricted rightofway on a roadway’s shoulder designated forthe exclusive or semiexclusive use of bicycles. Figure C5 illustrates thebikeway cross sections to be implemented in San Jacinto. Additionaltrails opportunities are illustrated in Figure CSF4 in the CommunityServices and Facilities Element.Enhanced local bicycle and pedestrian linkages are anticipated to occurthroughout buildout of the General Plan. New development projects willbe required to include safe and attractive sidewalks, walkways, and bikelanes, and developers of residential and nonresidential projects will beencouraged to construct links adjacent to areas and communities whereappropriate. Figure C3 identifies potential alignments and extensionsof the City's trail system.TRANSPORTATIONDEMAND MANAGEMENTIn recent years, the region’s number of trips and amount of travel hasgrown at a faster rate than population growth. Transportation demandmanagement (TDM) strategies are designed to counter this trend. TDMstrategies reduce dependence on the singleoccupant vehicle, increasethe ability of the existing transportation system to carry more people, andenhance mobility along congested corridors. The goal of TDM is toreduce single occupant motor vehicle trips during peak hours andmodify the vehicular demand for travel.A reduction in peak hour trips, overall roadway congestion, and adecrease in nonattainment pollutants can be achieved through theimplementation of TDM strategies. Examples of TDM strategies include:telecommuting, flexible work hours, and electronic commerce thatallows people to work and shop from home. The City supports TDMstrategies that are consistent with the South Coast Air QualityManagement District (SCAQMD) and County of Riverside TDMGuidelines.San Jacinto General Plan C21 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTBack of figure C4San Jacinto General Plan C24 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTAppendix: Implementation PlanThis Implementation Program provides actions toimplement the adopted policies and plansidentified in the Circulation Element. TheCirculation Element Implementation Program is aseries of actions, procedures and techniques thatincludes a description of the responsibleagency/department, funding source, time frameand related policies in the Circulation Element.Local and Regional Circulation SystemC1Circulation Planning andTraffic AnalysisReview discretionary development proposals for potential impacts to thetransportation and infrastructure system and to ensure the roadwaysystem meets City standards. The Level of Service Standards establishedin the Circulation Element will be used to determine the significance ofimpacts. Intersection level of service will be determined by the VehicleDelay and the Highway Capacity Manual calculations. Mitigation in theform of physical improvements and/or impact fees will be required toreduce the significant impacts.When development is proposed that is shown to impact the intersectionsof State St, (NS) at Cottonwood Avenue (EW), State St, (NS) atEsplanade Avenue (EW), and San Jacinto Av. (NS) at Esplanade Avenue(EW), the City may require roadway improvements, including roadwaywidening beyond the normal General Plan crosssections. Adequaterightofway along new roadways will also be required to permitpedestrian and bicycle facilities, where applicable. Proper roadwaydrainage must also be provided to ensure a safe system.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C2Projects with IncreasedDensity or IntensityCommunity Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing in response to development proposals1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7Require projects that propose an increase in currently approved densityand intensity of land use to prepare a traffic analysis that evaluates thelongterm impacts of the project, demonstrating that the planned roadsystem can support the proposed project, together with those land usesalready allowed in the area. The analysis would project average dailytraffic roadway links for the buildout situation of the entire area todemonstrate conformance with the peak hour intersection Level ofService "D" standard. In addition, any individual development proposalSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix C1 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTmay be required to provide a traffic analysis to assess peak hour impactsat affected intersections, identifying needed mitigation measures toachieve or maintain the peak hour Level of Service "D" standard. Suchimpacts may be mitigated by construction of all improvements necessaryto achieve the target Level of Service, by payment of a fee or fees if anappropriate funding mechanism is in place, or by any other appropriatemeans. Project traffic mitigation may include, but is not limited to,compliance with standard conditions of approval, or the construction ofimprovements or payment of fees necessary to mitigate the incrementalimpact for each development proposal.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C3Capital ImprovementPlan (CIP)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C4Trucking IndustryResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C5CoordinateTransportationImprovementsCommunity Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing in response to development proposals1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7Continue to update on an annual basis the Capital Improvement Plan toplan for and fund future improvements to the circulation system, as wellas other public facilities, including improvements to the existingpedestrian and bicycle system and landscaping of rightofways. As partof future updates, include an arterial streetscape improvements plan toensure that substandard streestscapes are beautified.Public WorksGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsUpdate on an annual basis1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Continue to work with trucking industry representatives to create truckroute designations to orient trucks to the Ramona Expressway and SR79to avoid traffic and noise impacts on local roadways. Designate otherlocal truck routes when necessary.Community Development, City Engineer, Police Chief, Public Works,California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), County of RiversideGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing1.5, 2.4To reduce expenditure, improve design, and minimize traffic disruption,work with Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC),Caltrans, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), andother regional agencies to coordinate local street improvements withmajor transportation system improvement projects such as improvementsto SR79. The City will also continue to participate in proposed roadwaymodifications (including SR79) and revise the General Plan circulationSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix C2 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTsystem, if necessary, to reflect changes in these modifications. Inaddition, the impacts of discretionary development projects and majortransportation projects will be monitored and mitigation may berequired.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C6SR79 RealignmentResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C7Mid County ParkwayResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, RCTC, Caltrans,County of Riverside, WRCOGGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, project proponent, TUMFOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2Continue to work with the County of Riverside and RCTC to support thealignment of SR79 shown in Figure C2. This shall be done as part ofan effort to maintain a highway system with adequate capacity andacceptable levels of service to accommodate projected travel demandsassociated with buildout of the Land Use Element. This can beaccomplished by maintaining LOS "D" or better during peak hours atintersections along the designated street and highway system. Strategiesthat result in improvements to the transportation system, coupled withlocal job creation, will allow City residents to have access to a widerange of job opportunities within reasonable commute times.Community Development, City Engineer, Public Works, RCTC, Caltrans,County of RiversideGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing; in response to selection of SR79 alignment1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2Support construction of the Mid County Parkway (MCP) as a means ofreducing commute times for San Jacinto residents and providingadequate transportation infrastructure for businesses and majoremployers in the region. Monitor the decisionmaking and constructionprocess to ensure the ultimate alignment brings the most benefit to SanJacinto and its residents and businesses. In particular, ensure the MCPis consistent with and compatible with the City’s plans for the Gatewayarea.Community Development, Public Works, RCTC, Caltrans, County ofRiversideTUMF, Measure A, State and federal fundsOngoing2.1, 2.4, 2.6San Jacinto General Plan Appendix C3 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTC8TransportationFinancingResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C9Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Identify available funding sources and establish a financing plan toguide construction and funding of transportation system improvements.Require new development projects to construct and/or fund in whole orin part necessary traffic improvements associated with the proposedproject. Transportation improvements should include both automotive,as well as alternative means of transportation.Community Development, Public Works, RCTC, Caltrans, County ofRiversideGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, development feesOngoing1.2, 1.3, 2.1Encourage the integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)consistent with the principles and recommendations referenced in theInland Empire ITS Strategic Plan.Public WorksGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsUpdate on an annual basis1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Alternative Modes of TravelC10Improved Transit ServiceResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C11MetrolinkWork with the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) to improve transit serviceand encourage ridership through the following actions:‣ Consider requiring transit facilities in major new development andrehabilitation projects;‣ Encourage RTA to modify the existing transit service (such as morestops and decreasing the interval between buses) to encourageincreased ridership;‣ Coordinate with RTA to expand transit routes to employment,shopping, educational, recreational, and residential areas;‣ Work with RTA to provide special transit services to meet communityneeds; and‣ Work with RTA to identify and receive additional funding sources foradditional transit services (e.g., Transportation Uniform MitigationFee).Community Development, Public Works, RTA, WRCOGGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, development feesOngoing2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2Support plans for the extension of the Metrolink Riverside TransitCorridor to the City of Hemet.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix C4 January 2006

CIRCULATION ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:C12Trails SystemResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Public Works, County of Riverside, RCTCGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, development feesOngoing2.3Provide, enhance, and maintain local bike, pedestrian, and equestrianlinkages in the community per the network identified in Figure C3.Work with project proponents to ensure that safe attractive sidewalks,walkways, bike lanes, and cross walk are provided in accordance withCity standards. Work with developers to construct links to adjacentcommunities, using open space easements and utility easementswherever appropriate.Community Development, Public Works, private developers, homeownerassociationsGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, development feesOngoing4.1, 4.2, 5.1Transportation Demand ManagementC13Transportation DemandManagementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Support the implementation of the Transportation Demand Management(TDM) measures contained in the SCAQMD and County of RiversideTDM Guidelines to help reduce dependence on single occupant motorvehicles, enhance mobility along congested corridors, and increase theability of the existing transportation system to carry more people.Community Development, Public Works, Caltrans, County of Riverside,RTA, SCAQMD, RCTC, WRCOGGeneral Fund, state and federal funds,Ongoing6.1, 6.2, 6.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix C5 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Community Services and Facilities Element............................................ CSF1Scope and Content of the Community Services and Facilities Element........................... CSF1Related Plans and Programs....................................................................................... CSF1Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .............................................................. CSF4Issues, Goals and PoliciesLaw Enforcement....................................................................................................... CSF5Fire Protection........................................................................................................... CSF6Public Education........................................................................................................ CSF6Water Service............................................................................................................ CSF7Sewer Service............................................................................................................ CSF8Power, Communication, Flood Control, and Waste Disposal Service ............................ CSF8Recreation and Open Space .................................................................................... CSF10Libraries.................................................................................................................. CSF11Senior and Youth Services........................................................................................ CSF11Human Resources ................................................................................................... CSF12Community Services and Facilities PlanLaw Enforcement..................................................................................................... CSF13Fire Protection......................................................................................................... CSF13Public Education...................................................................................................... CSF14Water Service.......................................................................................................... CSF17Sewer Service.......................................................................................................... CSF17Power, Communication, Flood Control, and Waste Disposal Service .......................... CSF17Recreation and Open Space .................................................................................... CSF18Libraries.................................................................................................................. CSF28Senior and Youth Services........................................................................................ CSF28Human Resources ................................................................................................... CSF28Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................Appendix CSF1San Jacinto General Plan CSFi January 2006

List of TablesCOMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTTablePageCSF1 Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory..................................................... CSF23CSF2 Planned Parks and Recreational Facilities.................................................................. CSF24CSF3 Existing and Future Park Acreage Needs ................................................................... CSF24List of FiguresFigurePageCSF1 School Districts........................................................................................................ CSF15CSF2 Water Districts......................................................................................................... CSF19CSF3 Parks and Public Facilities ........................................................................................ CSF21CSF4 Trails Opportunities................................................................................................. CSF29San Jacinto General Plan CSFii January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTIntroductionThe Community Services and Facilities Elementaddresses the services and infrastructure needed toserve the community. Much of the Planning Area isundeveloped or under agricultural production andis not adequately served by existing communityservices and facilities to meet the needs of futuredevelopment. As a result, future development willrequire the expansion of services and facilities tomeet this increase in demand. Planning for thisfuture increase in demand will ensure that the community service andfacility need of future residents are met, while avoiding adverseimpacts to the existing community.PURPOSE OF THECOMMUNITY SERVICESAND FACILITIESELEMENTSCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE COMMUNITYSERVICES AND FACILITIESELEMENTRELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSThe purpose of the Community Services and Facilities Element is toensure that sufficient levels of community services and facilities areprovided as San Jacinto develops. This Element plans for the neededexpansion of services and facilities to coincide with new development.Many of the public services providers are contracted by the City toprovide services, such as fire protection. To ensure a sufficient level ofpublic services, the City will work with these agencies to ensure thatservice to existing residents does not diminish with future developmentand the resulting increase in population.The Community Services and Facilities Element comprises three sections:1) Introduction; 2) Issues, Goals, and Policies; 3) and the CommunityServices and Facilities Plan. In the Issues, Goals, and Policies section,major issues related to the provision of community services and facilitiesare identified and related goals and policies are established to addressthese issues. The goals, which are overall statements of the community’sdesires, are comprised of broad statements of purpose and direction.The policies serve as guides for working with the local and regionalagencies for planning infrastructure and facility improvements to providesufficient levels of service. The Plan explains how the goals and policieswill be achieved and implemented, while the General PlanImplementation Program, contained in the appendix of this Element,identifies the specific action programs for this element.A number of plans and programs exist that are directly related to thegoals of the Community Services and Facilities Element. Enactedthrough State and local action, these plans and programs areadministered by agencies with responsibility for their enforcement.San Jacinto General Plan CSF1 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCity of San JacintoWater Master PlanLake HemetMunicipal WaterDistrict MasterPlanEastern MunicipalWater DistrictMaster PlanCity of San JacintoSewer Master PlanIntegrated WasteManagement PlanThe City of San Jacinto provides water to the urbanized areasurrounding the downtown area. A Water Master Plan was adopted forthe City’s service area in 1992 to guide future water operations. Basedon an analysis of the existing water system and anticipated futuredemand within the service area, system improvements and fee ratechanges are identified.The Lake Hemet Water District provides water service to the Park Hillarea, in the southeastern portion of the City. To plan for the futurewater needs of its service area, the Lake Hemet Water District adopted aWater Master Plan in 1999. This plan estimates future demand forwater and identifies future water sources and conservation methods tomeet this demand.The Eastern Municipal Water District provides water and sewer service tothose portions of the Planning Area not otherwise served by the City orthe Lake Hemet Water District. The District is updating its Master Plan in2002 to reflect changes in conditions within the service area. Thecurrent Master Plan was adopted in 1990, and the various volumes ofthe Master Plan address water and sewer provision.The City’s 1992 Sewer Master Plan evaluates the City’s sewer collectionsystem, which serves the developed eastern portion of San Jacinto.Recommendations, such as increased fees and a flow monitoringprogram, are included to address inadequacies in the existing system.Since the City’s sewer system is closely tied to the Eastern MunicipalWater District sewer system, continued communication and meetings areidentified as necessary.The California Integrated Waste Management Plan Act (AB 939) of1989 changed the focus of solid waste management from landfill todiversion strategies such as source reduction, recycling, and composting.The purpose of the diversion strategies is to reduce dependence onlandfills for solid waste disposal. AB 939 required a 25 percentreduction in the solid waste stream by 1995 and a 50 percent reductionby 2000.San Jacinto General Plan CSF2 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTSan Jacinto ParksMaster PlanValleyWide Recreationand Park District MasterPlanThe Americans WithDisabilities Act (ADA)The City of San Jacinto adopted a Parks Master Plan in the early 1990’s.The Parks Master Plan analyzes the current and future needs of SanJacinto residents for park and recreational facilities, using the City’s goalof providing five acres of parks and open space per 1,000 residents.Future additions and improvements to the city’s recreational facilities areidentified to meet the future recreational needs.The purpose of the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District’s MasterPlan, which was adopted in 1999, is to provide a planning tool for theacquisition, development, and operation of a park and recreationsystem from the present to the year 2010. The Master Plan alsoanalyzes ways to implement the park and recreation system.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1991 was adopted to makepublic areas, including parks and play areas, accessible to all persons.The ADA requires that all playground equipment, trails, and recreationalfacilities be usable by adults and children with disabilities.The Quimby Act The Quimby Act (State of California Planning Law Section 66477)allows the legislative body of a city or county to require by ordinance thededication of land, the payment of inlieu fees, or a combination of bothfor parks and recreational purposes as a condition to the approval for afinal tract or parcel map. In cases where such dedication or fees are notobtained through a map, they may be imposed when building permitsare issued. The following conditions must be met to comply with theQuimby Act:‣ The city or county ordinance must include definite standards fordetermining the proportion of a subdivision to be dedicated and theamount of any fee to be paid inlieu therefore.‣ The legislative body has adopted a General Plan containing arecreation element, and any proposed park or recreational facilitymust be consistent with the principles and standards established inthe element.San Jacinto General Plan CSF3 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSAccording to State planning law, the Community Services and FacilitiesElement must be consistent with the other General Plan elements. Whileall of the elements are interdependent, they are also interrelated to adegree. Certain goals and policies of each element may also addressissues that are primary subjects of other elements. This integration ofissues throughout the General Plan creates a strong basis for theimplementation of plans and programs and achievement of communitygoals. The Community Services and Facilities Element is most directlyrelated to the Land Use, Resource Management, and Public SafetyElements.Land use policies contained in the Land Use Element determine thepattern and intensity of future population growth, and this in turndetermines the type, size and location of certain public facilities.The Public Safety Element contains policies related to the location ofpublic facilities and services that ensure the safety of San Jacintoresidents such as police and fire. Additionally, the Element directslocation and development of public facilities such as schools, libraries,and civic centers away from natural hazards to public safety, such asfloodplains and seismic faults.Transportation policies contained in the Circulation Element directdevelopment in a manner providing efficient access to public facilitiesthroughout San Jacinto.Future development potential is determined by the availability ofcommunity services and facilities. The effectiveness of housing policiescontained in the Housing Element rely upon the planning and provisionof community services and facilities, especially sewer and water.San Jacinto General Plan CSF4 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesCommunity services and facilities are necessary tosupport urban development. The quality of lifeexperienced by residents of the community isdirectly related to how effectively these services areprovided.The following thirteen issues are addressed by thegoals and policies of the Community Services andFacilities Element: 1) law enforcement; 2) fireservices; 3) public education; 4) water service; 5) sewer service; 6)power; 7) communications; 8) flood control; 9) waste disposal; 10)recreational and open space facilities; 11) libraries; 12) senior andyouth services; and 13) human resources. Each issue and the relatedgoals and policies are identified and discussed in the following section.LAW ENFORCEMENTThe City of San Jacinto began contracting for law enforcement serviceswith the Riverside County Sheriff Department effective June 1, 2004.The Riverside County Sheriff Department maintains a Police Station at160 W. 6 th Street. The Police Department is a fullservice public safetyagency, offering a range of programs and services. The PoliceDepartment is necessary to provide sufficient levels of law enforcementfor existing and future development within the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 1: Provide for the protection ofSan Jacinto residents and businesses through maintenance of anadequate force of police officers, appropriate physical planning of newdevelopment, and a high level of public involvement in crimeprevention.Policy 1.1:Policy 1.2:Policy 1.3:Policy 1.4:Policy 1.5:Maintain adequate levels of law enforcement service.Improve law enforcement services through increasedcooperation with County, State, and Federal lawenforcement agencies.Provide sufficient staffing and facilities to minimizeresponse times to emergency situations.Continue collaboration with other jurisdictions inproviding backup services, equipment, and personnel,when feasible and necessary.Expand community outreach programs and promotecommunity involvement in crime prevention.San Jacinto General Plan CSF5 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTPolicy 1.6:Require design features in new development to reducepotential for crime.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF1 through CSF6FIRE PROTECTIONThe Riverside County Fire Department (RCOFD) and United StatesDepartment of Agriculture Forest Service (USDAFS) provide fireprotection to San Jacinto. This service is essential to the safety of thepopulation of San Jacinto, especially with the threat of wildfires. Sincefire protection is a contracted service, the City must be involved in closecoordination with RCOFD to ensure that appropriate levels of serviceare provided to the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 2: Work with RCOFD toprovide a sufficient level of fire protection.Policy 2.1:Policy 2.2:Policy 2.3:Policy 2.4:Policy 2.5:Work closely with RCOFD in determining and meetingcommunity needs for fire protection services, facilities,and personnel.Periodically evaluate the level of fire protection service toensure that San Jacinto has appropriate levels of fireprotection service to maintain the adopted level ofservice standards.Enforce the continued maintenance of private property,such as weed abatement, to reduce the incidents of firehazards.Plan for the location of convenient and adequate firestations to serve the existing and future residents of SanJacinto.Provide and maintain adequate infrastructure, includingfire hydrants, fire stations, fire flows, and access points,that meet RCOFD's standards.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF7, CSF8, CSF9PUBLIC EDUCATIONSan Jacinto is located within the San Jacinto Unified School District(SJUSD) and the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD). Mount SanJacinto College (MSJC) is also located within the City. The City mustclosely coordinate with SJUSD, HUSD, and MSJC to ensure a sufficientlevel of public education is available to the community.San Jacinto General Plan CSF6 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCommunity Services and Facilities Goal 3: Work with San JacintoUnified School District, Hemet Unified School District, and Mount SanJacinto College to provide a sufficient level of public education.Policy 3.1:Policy 3.2:Policy 3.3:Policy 3.4:Policy 3.5:Work closely with San Jacinto Unified School District,Hemet Unified School District, and Mount San JacintoCollege to maintain the educational standards adoptedby the three districts.Promote the development and siting of qualityeducational facilities to meet the needs of futureresidents through increased cooperation between theCity and school districts.Discourage the designation of school attendanceboundaries that split neighborhoods.Maintain appropriate land use regulations to permit thedevelopment of public and private educational facilitiesat appropriate locations within the Planning Area.Minimize the impacts of schools on adjacent properties.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF10, CSF11, CSF12WATER SERVICEWater service is an essential component of the infrastructure systemneeded to support urban development. Water service is provided to thecommunity through the City of San Jacinto Water Department, theEastern Municipal Water District, and the Lake Hemet Municipal WaterDistrict.Community Services and Facilities Goal 4: Work with local, regional,and State water agencies to provide sufficient levels of water service.Policy 4.1:Policy 4.2:Policy 4.3:Provide sufficient levels of water service to meet thewater needs of the community through the orderlyextension of infrastructure and provision of adequatewater supplies.Work closely with the Eastern Municipal Water Districtand the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District to maintainan adequate level of water service in the planning area.Encourage water conservation as a means of preservingwater resources.San Jacinto General Plan CSF7 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTPolicy 4.4:Maintain and improve existing levels of water service byprotecting and improving infrastructure and the efficiencyof water transmission facilities.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF13, CSF14SEWER SERVICEAs with water, sewer is a necessary component of the infrastructuresystem required to support existing and future development within thecommunity. The City’s sewage is treated by the Eastern Municipal WaterDistrict.Community Services and Facilities Goal 5: Work with the EasternMunicipal Water District to provide a wastewater collection, treatment,and disposal system to adequately serve existing and future developmentin San Jacinto.Policy 5.1:Policy 5.2:Policy 5.3:Policy 5.4:Policy 5.5:Policy 5.6:Work closely with the Eastern Municipal Water District tomaintain adopted level of service standards.Maintain and improve existing levels of sewer service byimproving infrastructure and repairing existingdeficiencies.Ensure compatible development occurs surrounding theSan Jacinto Waste Water Treatment Facility.Encourage water conservation as a means of reducingsewage generation.Expand the use of reclaimed water.To reduce potential negative impacts to groundwater,minimize the use of septic systems.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF13, CSF14POWERSouthern California Gas Company provides natural gas to San Jacinto,while Southern California Edison provides electricity. These sources ofenergy, are necessary to support existing and future development in thecommunity.San Jacinto General Plan CSF8 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCommunity Services and Facilities Goal 6: Work effectively withproviders of natural gas and electricity to provide sufficient levels ofthese services.Policy 6.1:Policy 6.2:Policy 6.3:Policy 6.4:Work closely with local service providers in determiningand meeting the needs of the community for energy.Encourage the expanded use of natural gas wheneverfeasible.Ensure land uses and development are compatible withexisting and proposed utility facilities.Minimize the visual and environmental impacts of thedevelopment and operation of energy facilities on thecommunity.COMMUNICATIONSTelephone service is provided by the General Telephone Company, andcable is provided by Adelphia. These sources of communications arenecessary to support existing and future development in the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 7: Work effectively withproviders of communications to provide sufficient levels of theseservices.Policy 7.1:Policy 7.2:Continue to monitor cable services and encouragecompetition to ensure the highest quality service isprovided consistent with Federal CommunicationsCommission guidelines.Encourage all new development to provide thetechnology to support multiple telecommunicationsfacilities and providers such as multimedia products,wireless technologies, and satellite communications.FLOOD CONTROLFlood control facilities for the City are largely provided and maintainedby the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.An adequate and wellmaintained flood control system is necessary tosupport existing and future development in the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 8: Work effectively withproviders of flood control services and facilities to provide and maintainsufficient levels of service.San Jacinto General Plan CSF9 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTPolicy 8.1:Policy 8.2:Ensure that adequate flood control facilities are providedto protect the lives and property of San Jacinto'sresidents.Whenever feasible, preserve drainage courses in theirnatural condition while still providing for the adequateprotection of life and property.WASTE DISPOSALThe community disposes of its waste in the Lamb Canyon Landfill. TheCounty of Riverside Waste Management Department provides for thedisposal of hazardous wastes generated within the community. Thesesources of waste disposal are necessary to support existing and futuredevelopment in the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 9: Work effectively withproviders of waste disposal to provide sufficient levels of these services.Policy 9.1:Policy 9.2:Reduce the amount of solid waste requiring disposal atlandfills.Expand public education programs involving wastereduction, recycling, and household hazardous wastes.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF15 through CSF21RECREATION ANDOPEN SPACESan Jacinto and the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District provide amixture of recreational and open space facilities for the community’suse. Other organizations, such as Mount San Jacinto College and theSan Jacinto Library provide additional recreational activities. Thereshould be a range of recreational and open space facilities available forall members of the community.Community Services and Facilities Goal 10: Provide sufficient parks,recreational, and open space facilities.Policy 10.1:Policy 10.2:Policy 10.3:Work with the ValleyWide Recreation and Park Districtand other organizations to provide active and passiveparks, recreational, and open space facilities that meetthe needs of all segments of the community.Cooperate with private developers and public agenciesto create a network of equestrian, biking, and hikingtrails that link to adjacent regional and local trailsnetworks.Use flood control facilities for passive recreationalactivities when appropriate.San Jacinto General Plan CSF10 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTPolicy 10.4:Policy 10.5:Policy 10.6:Policy 10.7:Policy 10.8:Encourage the joint use of City and other public agencyfacilities for recreational purposes, education, and floodcontrol whenever feasible.When feasible, use less developable or undevelopablelands, including utility corridors, fault zones, channels,and easements for passive and active recreational usesthat have minimal potential for impacts on theenvironment.Encourage the development of private recreationalfacilities to expand recreational opportunities of the City'sresidents.Encourage neighborhood groups, organization, clubsand businesses to take a greater interest and financialresponsibility in the improvement of the park andrecreation system in the City.Actively pursue all available sources of financing forparkland acquisition and maintenance.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF22 through CSF28LIBRARIESThe Riverside County Library System provides library services to SanJacinto. The availability of reading and reference material to allmembers of the community is an important measure of the quality of lifein San Jacinto.Community Services and Facilities Goal 11: Encourage sufficient libraryfacilities and services in the community.Policy 11.1:Work closely with the Riverside County Library System toprovide library facilities and services necessary to meetthe needs of all segments of the community.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF29, CSF30SENIOR ANDYOUTH SERVICESA large portion of San Jacinto’s population is elderly and requiresspecialized services targeting their needs. Several community groupsserving the elderly are already active in the San Jacinto area.As more families with young children move to the community, a varietyof youth programs and activities are needed that provide healthy andproductive recreational choices for all juvenile age groups.San Jacinto General Plan CSF11 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCommunity Services and Facilities Goal 12: Provide sufficient seniorand youth targeted services and facilities.Policy 12.1:Policy 12.2:Work closely with senior and youth groups in providingservices and facilities to meet the needs of San Jacinto’ssenior and youth population.Work with school districts and other agencies to developcooperative programs where the joint use of facilitieswould lead to enhanced and more efficient facilityutilization.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF31HUMAN RESOURCESSan Jacinto has many community groups and business groups thatrepresent important resources for accomplishing longterm communitygoals. These groups often include volunteer leaders and workers whohave a distinct understanding of their neighborhoods. These significanthuman resources may be used to establish and achieve communitygoals.Community Services and Facilities Goal 13: Enhance and cultivate theCity’s human resources.Policy 13.1:Policy 13.2:Policy 13.3:Solicit citizen participation during the early stages ofmajor public and regulatory programs.Encourage active citizen involvement and volunteeractivities to help establish and achieve the community’sgoals.Develop appropriate vehicles, such as newsletters,informational brochures, website, and cable televisionprogramming and announcements to communicateimportant information about opportunities for communityinvolvement.Related Community Services and Facilities Element ImplementationPrograms: CSF32San Jacinto General Plan CSF12 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCommunity Services and Facilities PlanThe provision of sufficient community services andfacilities to its residents is a primary function of aCity. The City of San Jacinto currently providesbasic services and facilities, contracts with certainappropriate agencies that provide other services,and receives additional services from specialdistricts. Community services and facilitiesprovided within San Jacinto include: parks andrecreation, educational facilities, library facilities,police facilities, fire stations, senior and youthservices, and sewer and water systems.LAW ENFORCEMENTSufficient law enforcement is necessary to ensure the public health andsafety of its residents and businesses. The City of San Jacinto begancontracting for law enforcement services with the Riverside County SheriffDepartment effective June 1, 2004. The Riverside County SheriffDepartment maintains a Police Station at 160 W. 6 th Street. Servicesoffered by the Police Department include police patrol, trafficenforcement, Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving(COPPS), investigations, bicycle patrol, canine team, Allied RiversideCities Narcotics Enforcement Team (ARCNET), animal control, policeexplorers, citizen volunteers, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE),and neighborhood watch.In 2002, the standard for law enforcement was 1.3 sworn officers per1,000 residents.For law enforcement, ensuring public safety requires maintainingadequate staffing, equipment, and facilities. The City continues toensure that the level of service provided by the Police Departmentcorresponds to the number of residents and businesses within SanJacinto, as well as the current law enforcement problems.FIRE PROTECTIONAs with law enforcement, fire protection is necessary to ensure the publichealth and safety. Riverside County Fire Department (RCOFD) iscontracted to provide fire protection service to the City. RiversideCounty in turn has contracted with the State to administer RCOFD. TheCity is served by a fire station in located on First Street. Two additionalfire stations are located south of San Jacinto in Hemet and theunincorporated portion of the County. During fire season (seven monthsof the year), the California Department of Forestry (CDF) staffs an engineat the San Jacinto Station. In 2002, the standard for fire protection was3.0 firefighters per shift.San Jacinto General Plan CSF13 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTThe provision of adequate fire protection staffing, equipment andfacilities is necessary to ensure public safety. San Jacinto continues towork with RCOFD to ensure that the level of service provided by RCOFDcorresponds to the level of development within the City, as well as therisk of fire hazards.PUBLIC EDUCATIONSan Jacinto is served by SJUSD and HUSD. SJUSD serves the majorityof the Planning Area, with a section of the southern portion of the City,including Park Hill, located within HUSD (See Figure CSF1). EightSJUSD schools are located within the City limits, including four primary(K4), one intermediate (56), one middle (78) and two 912 highschools (one comprehensive and one continuation). The SJUSD schoolsare: Hyatt Elementary (K4), Park Hill Elementary (K4), San JacintoElementary (K4), De Anza Elementary (K4), Monte Vista School (56),North Mountain Middle (78), San Jacinto High (912), and MountainView Alternative Learning Center (912). No HUSD school is locatedwithin the Planning Area. Students from San Jacinto attend six HUSDschools.The funding of school facilities has been impacted by the passing of SB50. The new law limits the impact fees school districts can charge to offsetthe impact of new development on the school system and providesfor three levels of fees. The applicable level depends on whether (1)State funding is available, (2) the school district is eligible for Statefunding, and (3) the school district meets certain additional criteriainvolving bonding capacity, year round school, and the percentage ofrelocatable classrooms in use. Few school districts anticipate everachieving full mitigation through the imposition of fees under this system.New residential development in the City will create additional demandfor schools. To meet this demand, additional school facilities will berequired. The City continues to work with SJUSD and HUSD to updateinformation in their LongRange Facility and Master Plans, identify futurefacility, student generation formulas, and facilities improvement plans.San Jacinto General Plan CSF14 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTBack of figureSan Jacinto General Plan CSF16 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTThe City also reviews development proposals to ensure that theproposals are consistent with school facility requirements. Additionally,the City reviews proposals to ensure that all required fees have beenincluded in the proposals and that the school district receives the fees.WATER SERVICESEWER SERVICEPOWERCOMMUNICATIONFLOOD CONTROLWASTE DISPOSALGood municipal water service is necessary to protect public health inurban settings. Three water districts provide water to San Jacinto. Theseinclude the City of San Jacinto Water Department, the Eastern MunicipalWater District, and the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (See FigureCSF2). The City is currently updating their Water Master Plan that wasoriginally prepared in 1992 for the developed, central portion of theCity. This updated Water Master Plan will be adopted by the end of2005. The City is currently applying for federal assistance to installwater facilities on the west side of the Planning Area. Additionally, theCity will review proposed development projects to ensure that approvedprojects do not degrade water pressure or reduce supplies available tothe rest of the community. Those projects found to be subject toCalifornia State Water Code 1091010915 are required to undergoreview by the applicable water purveyor to ensure adequate watersupplies are available.The Eastern Municipal Water District provides sewer services to thecommunity. The Eastern Municipal Water District owns and operates anindustrial waste and sewer treatment plant, and has a capacity of 11.0million gallons per day. As with water, the City is applying for federalassistance to install sewer facilities on the west side of the City.Sufficient levels of power are necessary to provide the energy necessaryfor a successful community. Southern California Gas Company providesnatural gas to San Jacinto, while Southern California Edison provideselectricity.Communications services are a necessary component of a community’sinfrastructure system. Telephone service is provided by the GeneralTelephone Company, and cable television is provided by Adelphia.The City is located within the Riverside County Flood Control and WaterConservation District. To address flooding concerns with the San JacintoRiver, the City is working with the Flood Control District to construct a100year levee along the river to remove dairy land and propertiesdesignated for residential and nonresidential uses from the flood zone.The community disposes of its waste in the Lamb Canyon Landfill,located west of Highway 79 within Lamb Canyon and north of SanJacinto. The landfill is managed by the County of Riverside WasteManagement Department. The landfill encompasses approximately1,088 acres, of which 178 acres are permitted landfill acreage. Thelandfill is currently permitted to receive 1,900 tpd for disposal and has aremaining disposal capacity of approximately 5,235,043 tons, as ofSan Jacinto General Plan CSF17 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTJanuary 1, 2003. During the year 2002, the landfill received178,509.18 tons of solid waste, averaging 560 tons per day. Aproposal to expand the Lamb Canyon Landfill footprint to encompass144.6 acres and increase its maximum daily disposal capacity to 3,000tons is currently under review. The expansion proposal would result in atotal landfill capacity of 16.2 million tons, which would extend the use offacility to approximately 2023. The site has further potential forexpansion beyond 2023.RECREATION ANDOPEN SPACEThe City and the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District provide a widerange of recreational activities and facilities for the residents of SanJacinto. The City has responsibility for ten parks, including Sallee Park,Rancho Park, Francisco Estudillo Heritage Park, Mistletoe Park, HarvestPark, Sagecrest Park, Skyview Park, Soboba Springs Park, Druding Park,and Hoffman Park. In addition, the Rancho San Jacinto Parks arescattered throughout the City provide an additional 20 acres of parkland at multiple sites, and the 35acre ValleyWide Regional Park,operated by the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District, is locatedwithin the City limits. Table CSF1 provides a complete list anddescription of existing park facilities within the City. Figure CSF3illustrates the location of these parks. The majority of the existing parkfacilities are located within the developed core of the City, where theybest serve the residents of the community. The approximate location,acreage and features of planned parks are also illustrated in FigureCSF3 and summarized in Table CSF2.Other recreational opportunities include the two golf courses within thesphere of influence, the Soboba Springs and Golden Era Golf Courses.The unimproved San Jacinto River Park is also within the City’s sphere ofinfluence. The new Diamond Valley Lake recreational area to the southof the City also offers the residents of San Jacinto additional outdoorrecreation.Open space within San Jacinto is characterized by large tracts ofagricultural land in the western portion of the City, and the foothillsalong the western and northeastern borders of the Planning Area. A trailsystem within the Rancho San Jacinto community provides additionalpassive recreational opportunities to local residents.To ensure sufficient park and recreational opportunities, the City hasestablished a parkland standard of five acres per 1,000 residents. Thestandard is useful in determining existing parkland deficiencies andpredicting the demand from future population growth. Table CSF3summarizes the parkland requirements for the existing population andthe anticipated population from development of planned land uses (asestablished in the Land Use Element). The City’s Parks Master Planprovides detailed recommendations and standards for future parkgrowth in the community. A Trails Master Plan is needed to identifypotential locations and standards for trails in the community.San Jacinto General Plan CSF18 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTBack of Figure CSF2San Jacinto General Plan CSF20 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTBack of Figure CSF3San Jacinto General Plan CSF22 January 2006

Table CSF1Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities InventoryCOMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTName Size LocationDruding Park 1.0 acresBordered by Ramona Blvd, PicoAve, and 2 nd St.Francisco EstudilloDillon Ave., Main St., Ash St.,5.0 acresHeritage Parkand 7 th St.Harvest Park 2.0 acres Ramona Blvd. and Savory LaneHoffman Park 2.0 acresAt Community Center – west sideof San Jacinto Ave, south of 6 thSt.Mistletoe Park 2.5 acresSouth side of Main St betweenHewitt Ave and Mistletoe Ave.Rancho San JacintoParks20 acres Multiple locationsSagecrest Park 4.5 acresSagecrest lane, southwest ofSkyview ParkSallee Park5.0 acresOn Idyllwild Dr between Tahquitzand Monte Vista Avenues.Skyview Park 4.0 acres Ramona Blvd. at SkyviewSoboba Springs Park 2.5 acres Verona, west of Soboba Rd.North side of Esplanade AveValleyWide Regional35 acres between State Street and PalmParkAve.Total Acres 83.5San Jacinto General Plan CSF23 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTTable CSF2Planned Parks and Recreational FacilitiesNet NewSiteLocationPossible FeaturesAcreageEast of Camino Los TypicalCamino Los Banos10 acres Banos, between Main neighborhood parkParkSt and 7 th St. facilities.Cottonwood Park 15 acres N/A N/ADe Anza ParkPotter Road Park10 acres10 acresSallee Park (expansion) 5 acresTotal Acres50 acresDe Anza ElementarySchoolSouth of Record Rd,between Chase Stand Potter RoadMonte Vista MiddleSchool, adjacent toexisting Sallee ParkMultipurposesoccer/footballfields,softball/baseballfields, basketballcourt, tot lot, andpicnic facilities.Typicalneighborhood parkfacilities.Tennis courts andbaseball/softballfields.PopulationTable CSF3Existing and Future Park Acreage NeedsPark AcreageRequiredAvailable Acreagefrom Existing andPlanned ParklandSurplus/(Shortfall) ofAcreageExistingCity 28,479 142 acres 354 acres 212 acres(2000)Future 108,541 543 acres 649 acres 106 acres1. Existing City population from 2000 Census.2. Projected population from Table LU3. Buildout estimates include sphere of influence.3. Five acres per 1,000 persons.4. Existing and Planned Parkland includes Open Space Recreation.San Jacinto General Plan CSF24 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTThe ValleyWide Recreation and Park District provides another importantresource for the City to ensure the provision of adequate amounts ofparkland for residents. The District has access to additional fundingsources and operational expertise that can expand the recreationalopportunities for San Jacinto residents.The facilities comprising the recreation and open space plan aredescribed in the following sections, and standards and criteria fordeveloping new park sites are established.Park SystemThe City’s park system consists of existing mini parks, neighborhoodparks, and community parks. San Jacinto currently has six developedparks which range in size from the 0.7acre Hofmann Park to the 36acre ValleyWide Regional Park. Several public parks are small andfunction as passive parks. Active recreational parkland is provided in theCity at four parks.San Jacinto General Plan CSF25 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTMini ParkA mini park is typically one acre or less in size and has a service area of¼ mile or less. A mini park may take the form of a city’s entry feature, aviewpoint, a small downtown plaza, or a vest pocket park. Examples ofmini parks within San Jacinto include Druding Park and Hofmann Park.This type of small park is best suited to areas of higher density housingor commercial uses where it becomes a substitute for a backyard orprovides a retreat from heavy vehicular congestion. While there may bea few appropriate examples for the future use of mini parks within SanJacinto, such as existing apartment complexes or senior housing wherelittle open space if available for a larger park, mini parks will generallybe discouraged since they serve a very limited area, offer minimalrecreational opportunities, and are expensive to maintain.Neighborhood ParksThere are two neighborhood parks within San Jacinto: Mistletoe Parkand Rancho Park. The following criteria are considered when developingneighborhood parks:‣ The park should serve an area of approximately one square mileand be centrally located so that its service area has no more than a½ mile radius, allowing residents to walk to the park.‣ The park size should generally range from five (5) to 15 acres insize, depending on the facilities provided.‣ The park should provide for the daily recreational needs of residentsin the immediate area, and should provide a variety of active andpassive recreational facilities. Facilities may include picnic areas, totlots, court areas, multipurpose ball fields, and limited parking tomeet the needs of the onsite activities.The City implements its policy of providing well distributed neighborhoodparks to serve the local communities within San Jacinto. The Cityimplements the Quimby Act, which requires parkland dedication of threeacres per 1,000 residents or an inlieu fee payment as a requiredcondition for approval of a residential subdivision. During the review ofproposed subdivisions and during the planning of future park facilities,the City will include the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District toensure that all potential funding sources for the development andoperation of neighborhood parks are considered. Finally, the City willwork with the San Jacinto Unified School District to enter into joint useagreements for community use of the school’s recreational facilities.San Jacinto General Plan CSF26 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCommunity ParksThe City currently has two parks with community park facilities that servethe community: Sallee Park and ValleyWide Regional Park. Thefollowing criteria are considered when developing community parks:‣ The park should serve a radius of up to two miles, and should becentrally located with adequate parking facilities.‣ The park should be 15 to 25 acres in size.‣ The park should provide adequate facilities which can includeswimming pools, tennis courts, ballfields which are designed to allowleague play, recreation buildings, picnic facilities, and walking trails.The City continues to implement its policies regarding the expansion,provision, maintenance, and funding of parks in order to expand therecreational opportunities at its community parks.Regional ParksWhile there are no improved regional parks within the Planning Area,the unimproved San Jacinto River Park provides a good opportunity forthe development of a regional park. Regional parks typically provideservice to persons living within one hour driving of the park. Theseparks, particularly linear parks, can range in size from a few acres, butare usually larger in size, reaching sizes in excess of 1,000 acres,depending on the facilities provided within the park. Regional parksoften are associated with large natural areas, and provide a range ofpassive activities, such as trails and camping. The City continues towork with the County and other agencies responsible for the provision oflarge scale regional parks to promote the development of regional parkswithin the Planning Area.San Jacinto General Plan CSF27 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTLinear Parks and TrailsThe Rancho San Jacinto community was designed with a linear park andtrail system. The 38acre linear park system uses storm water detentionbasins to connect with a system of bicycle/pedestrian paths. Additionalopportunities for future trails and linear parks include bike andpedestrian paths along the river levee. Linear parks do not serve aspecific service area, nor is there a standard size for these facilities.Typical facilities associated with linear parks include pathways,horseback riding trails, and hiking and bicycling trails, often locatedalong a scenic or otherwise interesting corridor. Linear parks areappropriate uses for drainage courses, utility easements, fault zones, andriver levees and should connect uses such as parks and schools topopulated areas. The City continues to review subdivision proposals forthe potential inclusion of linear parks along required flood controlfacilities. The City will also work to include bicycle and pedestrianpathways along the river levees. Figure CSF4 identifies trails and linearpark opportunities in the community.LIBRARIESPublic libraries serve several community purposes including, education,recreation, and dissemination of public information. The RiversideCounty Library System provides library services to the City throughLibrary Systems and Services, which has been contracted by the Countyto operate the various county libraries. A new library branch wasrecently constructed next to the high school at 500 Idyllwild Drive.As development occurs, the City will continue to work with the RiversideCounty Library System to ensure that community needs for libraryservices are met.SENIOR ANDYOUTH SERVICESHUMAN RESOURCESSan Jacinto contains a large senior population that requires specializedresources. The ValleyWide Recreation and Park District providesrecreational activities targeting senior citizens. Several communityorganizations active within the area also provide senior services.Swimming lessons and a variety of team oriented sports for young boysand girls are also available.San Jacinto’s history is marked by an engaged public and concern forcivic issues. The City considers human resources a valuable asset to beenhanced and continually cultivated. Making information accessible toall groups within the community will support public involvement andstimulate community interest. Various media approaches includenewsletters, information brochures, cable television programming, radioand newspaper announcements, and presentations to communitygroups. Citizen input will be actively solicited during the early stages ofmajor public or private development projects and regulatory programs.In addition, the potential of the San Jacinto volunteer sector will beexplored. Homeowner associations, community groups, business groupsand interested individuals may be utilized as sources for appointees onCity commissions, boards and tasks forces.San Jacinto General Plan CSF28 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTBack of figure CSF4San Jacinto General Plan CSF30 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTAppendix: Implementation ProgramThis Implementation Program provides actions toimplement the adopted policies and plans identifiedin this Element. The Community Services andFacilities Element Implementation Program is aseries of actions, procedures and techniques thatincludes a description of the responsibleagency/department, funding source, time frame andrelated policies in the Community Services andFacilities Element.Law EnforcementCSF1Law EnforcementService Standards andFee ProgramResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF2School Resource OfficerResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF3Traffic EnforcementProgramAdopt and maintain level of service (e.g., response times, call handling)and staffing standards as well as a developer fee program for the PoliceDepartment. Review the level of services and funding levels at budgettime, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of serviceand facilities are provided and maintained based on shortterm andlongterm growth projections. Future developers will contribute funds forpolice services through the adopted developer fees.Police Department, City CouncilGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, developer feesOngoing and annual review during budget and CIP process1.1, 1.3,Continue to work with the school districts to provide School ResourceOfficers (SROs) to assist the school districts with safety and securityconcerns. Review the success of the program and funding/staffing levelson an annual basis, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequatelevels of service are provided and maintained.Police Department, City Council, school districtsState and federal fundsOngoing and annual review during budget and CIP process1.1, 1.2Continue to improve the City’s ability to enforce traffic laws and respondto accidents through the Traffic Enforcement program. Review the levelof services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessaryto ensure that adequate levels of service and equipment/fleetmaintenance are provided and maintained.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF1 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF4Emergency OperationCenter (EOC)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF5Crime PreventionThrough EnvironmentalDesign (CPTED)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF6Neighborhood WatchPolice Department, City CouncilState and federal fundsOngoing and annual review during budget and CIP process1.1, 1.2In cooperation with the school districts, police and fire departments, andlocal, state, and federal emergency management agencies, implementan Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to respond to and managedisasters. Provide annual training for City staff in emergencymanagement so that when they are called into action, they will be ableto distribute information and resources to the public effectively.Police Department, Fire Department, federal, state, and local emergencymanagement agenciesGeneral Fund, staff time, state and federal fundsOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4During the development review process, require design features thatreduce the potential for crime. New projects should:‣ Provide welllighted and visible streets and street names, buildingentrances and addresses, common areas, and parking facilities.‣ Limit access into and between buildings to reduce escape routes andto make undetected entry difficult.‣ Provide landscaping that permits the natural surveillance of openareas and entryways, and avoids creating places for concealment.‣ Be designed to permit emergency vehicle access to all sides ofbuildings located in multifamily and nonresidential developments.‣ Be designed to allow for defensible space.Community Development, Police DepartmentDeveloper feesOngoing1.6At City Hall and on the City's website, promote the establishment andoperation of Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the City.Assign a police officer or volunteer patrol person to each NeighborhoodWatch group for assistance in launching and maintaining a successfulprogram.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF2 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Police DepartmentDeveloper feesOngoing1.5Fire ProtectionCSF7Fire Protection ServiceStandards and FeeProgramResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:In cooperation with the Riverside County Fire Department, adopt andmaintain level of service (e.g., response times, call handling) and staffingstandards, as well as a developer fee program for fire services. Reviewthe level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting whennecessary to ensure that adequate levels of service and facilities areprovided and maintained. Future developers will contribute funds forfire services through the adopted developer fees. During the budget andCIP process, reserve future sites through purchase, eminent domain,dedication, donation, or a combination of these procedures.City Council, Riverside County Fire DepartmentGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, developer feesOngoing and annual review during budget process2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5CSF8Annual Fire Flow TestsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF9Development Review forFire SafetyAdopt and implement a monitoring mechanism to ensure that theRiverside County Fire Department, in cooperation with local watercompanies, conducts annual fire flow tests, especially in or adjacent toareas of high fire hazard such as the hillsides.City Engineer, Riverside County Fire Department, local water companiesGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing annual review2.1, 2.2, 2.5During the development review process, the Community DevelopmentDepartment in cooperation with the City Engineer and the RiversideCounty Fire Department, shall ensure that:‣ New private access roads are at least 24 feet wide and provideadequate turning radius for fire and emergency vehicles.‣ A fire management plan is prepared for all development located inor adjacent to wildfireprone areas such as naturally vegetatedhillsides. The fire management plan may require fire protectionmeasures such as landscape or open space buffers, maintenanceprograms for weed and vegetation abatement and fire resistantplants, as well as noncombustible building materials, includingroofing.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF3 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:‣ Adequate service and response times can be provided to thedevelopment without reducing service to existing areas.‣ Development plans clearly identify fire flows, hydrant siting, andaccess points.Community Development, City Engineer, Riverside County FireDepartmentDeveloper feeOngoing during development review process2.3Public EducationCSF10Schools to Serve theCommunityContinue to work with the school districts to the extent allowed by Statelaw to ensure adequate school facilities are provided and maintained inthe community to the full extent of the law. Specifically, the City should:‣ During the processing of residential and nonresidentialdevelopment proposals, ensure the school districts are consultedregarding the potential impact of the project on educational servicesand facilities. When proposed developments cannot be served byexisting facilities and services, the City shall work with the developerand the school district in exploring options for service provision andfacility funding.‣ Prior to approving a project that is likely to generate students,require the applicant to mitigate school impacts to the full extentpermitted by State law through land dedications, payment of fees,participation in a special assessment district, or any combination ofthe above.‣ Cooperate with school districts to update population projections,student generation formulas, potential school sites, and facilitiesimprovement plans in their Long Range Facility and Master Plans.‣ Work with school districts to expedite the construction of newschools, when necessary.‣ Cooperate with school districts and recommend appropriate sites fornew school development as proposals for new school facilities comeforward.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, school districtsGeneral Fund, developer fees, state and federal fundsOngoing3.1, 3.2, 3.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF4 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCSF11MinimizeIncompatibilities withSchoolsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF12Joint Use of SchoolFacilitiesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:During the development and environmental review process for futureschools located in San Jacinto, cooperate with the appropriate schooldistrict to minimize the impacts of school development through trafficmanagement and parking measures, and the use of appropriate sitelayout and buffering techniques. When feasible, encourage the locationof new schools at the periphery of residential neighborhoods andprovide buffers at all common property lines with residential uses.Community Development, school districtsGeneral Fund, developer fees, state and federal fundsOngoing3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5As more schools are built within the City, maximize the joint use offacilities by the City and the local school districts, including jointschool/park sites, joint use of athletic fields, community meetingfacilities, and provision of child and senior care facilities, where feasible.Develop joint funding for such facilities through a combination of schooldistrict and City sources in level consistent with the availability of thefacilities to meet nonschool recreational and community needs. Enterinto formal agreements with the districts to establish the usage, funding,and maintenance terms of the joint facilities.Community Development, school districts, City AttorneyGeneral Fund, developer fees, state and federal fundsOngoing3.1, 3.2, 3.3Water and Sewer ServiceCSF13Water and SewerServices for NewDevelopmentContinue to cooperate with the water districts to ensure adequate watersupply and sewage treatment facilities are provided and maintained inthe community. Specifically, the City should:‣ During the processing of development proposals, ensure the waterdistricts are consulted regarding the potential impact of the projecton water supplies and sewage treatment facilities. When requestedby the district or City Engineer, require proposed developments toinclude a water quality assessment as part of the applicationmaterials, and implement identified mitigation measures duringconstruction and development.‣ Ensure the project applicant has paid the required fees prior tooccupancy of any new development.‣ Require water conservation devices and xeriscape landscaping innew public and private development and redevelopment projects.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF5 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT‣ Cooperate with the water districts to update population projections,water use and sewer generation formulas, needed improvements,and programs within the Water and Sewer Master Plans at leastevery five years.‣ Work with the water districts to expedite the improvement andexpansion of water, reclaimed water, and sewer facilities, whennecessary.‣ Whenever feasible, require the installation and use of reclaimedwater systems for irrigation purposes in new developments.‣ Adopt, implement, and update as necessary, a Ground WaterManagement Plan.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Public Works, City Engineer, water districts, California Department ofWater ResourcesState and federal funds, user fees, developer feesOngoing4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5CSF14Septic SystemsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:During the development review process, the City shall allow new septicsystems only for low density projects where sewer connection isinfeasible.Public Works, City Engineer, water districtsDeveloper feesOngoing5.6EnergyCSF15Natural GasResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF16Reduce Energy FacilityIncompatibilitiesDuring the development review process, require that all newdevelopments adjacent to or near natural gas lines, install and connectto the lines.Community Development, City Engineer, energy providersDeveloper feesOngoing6.1, 6.2Work with Southern California Edison (SCE) to improve compatibility ofits facilities with other development and scenic resources. On anongoing basis and through the development review process, the Cityshall:San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF6 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT‣ Request SCE improve transmission line corridors with attractiveornamental plantings, landscape screening, and trails.‣ Require new development to underground all utility lines needed toserve the development.‣ Work with SCE to coordinate the undergrounding of new utilitieswith the undergrounding of existing utilities whenever financially andphysically feasible.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, City Engineer, energy providersState and federal funds, user fees, developer feesOngoing6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4CommunicationsCSF17CommunicationsFacilities SitingRegulationsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Develop and implement appropriate siting regulations for the installationof communications facilities that will minimize impacts to the community.Community DevelopmentGeneral FundDevelop and adopt siting regulations by the end of 2007, ongoingimplementation through the development review process7.1, 7.2Flood ControlCSF18San Jacinto River LeveeProjectsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:‣ Continue to work with the Riverside County Flood Control District tocomplete the construction of a 100year levee along the river toremove dairy land and properties designated for nonresidential usesfrom the flood zone.‣ Include bicycle, hiking, and horseback riding trails along the leveeswhen possible.‣ Ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updatesthe Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to account for updated floodcontrol facilities.Public Works, Engineering, Riverside County Flood Control DistrictState and federal fundsOngoing8.1, 8.2San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF7 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCSF19ProjectRelated FloodControl and StormwaterManagementReview projects for projectrelated flood control and stormwatermanagement impacts. As a condition of project approval, require newdevelopment to provide adequate onsite and offsite stormwater andflood management facilities to control direct and indirect erosion anddischarges of pollutants and/or sediments so that “no net increase inrunoff” occurs as a result of the proposed project. In order to determinethe facility and Best Management Practices (BMPs) needed, the City willrequire, when necessary, a hydrological/drainage analysis be performedby a certified and Cityapproved engineer, with the cost of said analysisthe responsibility of the project applicant.Additionally, all development located within a 100year flood plain shallbe consistent with the requirements of the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF20Master Flood Controland Drainage PlanPublic Works, Engineering, Riverside County Flood Control DistrictDeveloper feesOngoing8.1Update the City's Master Flood Control and Drainage Plan by the end of2005. In the updated plan, develop standards that encourage thedevelopment and maintenance of multiuse channels such as widegrasslined swales that can be used as bicycle/pedestrian trails.During the annual budget and CIP process, refer to the Plan to identifythe resources needed to designate, preserve, and acquire land fornecessary flood control and drainage facilities.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Public Works, Engineering, Riverside County Flood Control DistrictDeveloper feesAdopt new Master Plan by the end of 20058.1, 8.2Solid WasteCSF21Solid WasteManagementOn an ongoing basis and in compliance with State law, ensure solidwaste collection activities, facility siting and construction of transferand/or disposal facilities, operation of waste reduction and recyclingprograms, and household hazardous waste disposal and educationprograms are consistent with the County Solid Waste Management Plan.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF8 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Public Works, EngineeringDeveloper feesAdopt new Master Plan by the end of 20059.1, 9.2Recreation and Open SpaceCSF22Parkland StandardsReview development proposals for their potential demand for andimpact on parks and recreational facilities in the community by:‣ Requiring developers of residential projects to provide adequateparkland equal to five acres per 1,000 residents (0.005 acre perresident), or pay an inlieu fee prior to occupancy of the project.‣ Requiring nonresidential development to provide parkland equal to2.5 acres per 1,000 employees (0.0025 acre per employee), or payan in lieu fee prior to occupancy of the project.‣ Work with developers to identify the appropriate park type(s), size(s),facilities, and location(s) for required park facilities.‣ Ensure parkland facilities provided meet the standards identified inthe Community Services and Facilities Plan.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF23Linear Parks and TrailsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF24Regional ParksCommunity Development, ValleyWide Recreation and Park DistrictDeveloper feesOngoing10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8For projects located along the river levees or fault zones, or that includedrainage courses, utility easements, and/or flood control facilities,require the project to provide easements for the provision of linearparks, pathways, horseback riding trails, and/or hiking and biking trailswithin these areas, linking to the regional park and trail system wherepossible. Development and maintenance of the parks and/or trailswould be come the responsibility of the City upon occupancy of theproposed project.Community Development, County of Riverside, ValleyWide Recreationand Park DistrictDeveloper, state and federal funds, general fundOngoing10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.8Cooperate with regional, State, and federal agencies to explore thedevelopment of a regional park that includes facilities such as hikingtrails, camping, and fishing opportunities.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF9 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF25Joint Use AgreementsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF26Cultural FacilitiesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, ValleyWide Recreation and Park District,Economic Development SpecialistGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsDevelop an inhouse team to explore this option by the end of 200410.1, 10.8Cooperate with the school districts and private schools to implementjoint use agreements for the after school and weekend use of schooldistrict recreational facilities and sports fields. See also ImplementationProgram CSF12.Community Development, ValleyWide Recreation and Park District,school districtsGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing10.1, 10.4, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8Develop a committee of City staff and residents to define additionalcultural facilities (community center, theater, etc.) needed to meet theneeds of the community, potential locations and sizes for any identifiedfacilities, and funding sources. Make the findings of the committeeavailable to all appropriate City and outside agencies.Community Development, Cultural Facilities CommitteeGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing10.1, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8CSF27Parks and Trails MasterPlan and CapitalFacilities PlanResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:In conjunction with the Valley Wide Park and Recreation District and theCounty of Riverside, develop and implement a realistic 5year and 10year Parks and Trails Master Plan and Capital Facilities Plan thatidentifies areas needs, phasing, and funding mechanisms. Potentialtrails opportunities are identified on Figure CSF4.Community Development, ValleyWide Recreation and Park District,County of RiversideGeneral Fund, State and federal funds, developer feesOngoing10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.8San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF10 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTCSF28Park and RecreationFundingResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Develop a comprehensive parkland funding program that consists of thefollowing:‣ Pursue all forms of federal, State, local, private foundation, andendowment support to assist in the continuing acquisition,development, and maintenance of parkland and recreationalresources.‣ Establish a system for parkland dedication and development feesthat ensures that fees from a particular development projects areused to provide parks and recreational programs to serve thatproject.Community DevelopmentDeveloper fees, State and federal funds, private fundsOngoing10.8LibrariesCSF29Library FacilitiesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:CSF30Library FundingResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Continue to work with the Riverside County Library System to ensure thatlibrary development keeps pace with overall City development andpopulation growth. As part of the development review process, ensuredevelopers pay all required library fees prior to occupancy of theirprojects.Riverside County Library SystemState and federal funds, developer feesOngoing11.1Secure State and federal funds for the expansion and renovation of theexisting library as well as satellite library facilities.Community Development, Riverside County Library SystemState and federal fundsOngoing11.1San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF11 January 2006

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENTSenior and Youth ServicesCSF31Senior and YouthServices and ProgramsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Cooperate with the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District, Mount SanJacinto Community College, and other public and private serviceproviders to identify additional needed senior and youth programs andservices in the community. Work with these organizations to developprograms and expand access to and participation in senior and youthprograms without duplicating efforts. Encourage the use of public transitand alternative modes of travel to these facilities and programs.Community Development, Riverside Transit Agency, Riverside MetrolinkPrivate for profit and non profit monies, state and federal fundsOngoing12.1, 12.2Human ResourcesCSF32Community Outreachand InvolvementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Continue to actively solicit public input and involvement by using avariety of methods to make information accessible to all groups of thecommunity. Work with the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District, theRiverside County Library System, and the school districts to increase thepublic’s access to information about the community. Use various mediaapproaches including newsletters, flyers, informational brochures, cabletelevision programming, radio and newspaper announcements, andpresentation to community groups to inform the community of importantpublic projects, activities, and services, and solicit involvement in Cityprograms and civic volunteer activities.Community Development, ValleyWide Recreation and Park District,Riverside County Library System, school districtsGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing13.1, 13.2, 13.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix CSF12 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Housing Element.....................................................................................H1Scope and Content of the Housing Element ....................................................................H1Related Plans and Programs...........................................................................................H2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ..................................................................H3Community Participation................................................................................................H3Issues, Goals and PoliciesHousing PlanConserve and Improve Affordable Housing.....................................................................H5Provide Adequate Housing Sites .....................................................................................H6Assist in Development of Housing...................................................................................H6Remove Governmental Constraints.................................................................................H7Promote Equal Housing Opportunities............................................................................H7Summary of Housing Need ............................................................................................H9Evaluation of Accomplishments under Adopted Element.................................................H17Housing Programs.......................................................................................................H24San Jacinto General Plan Hi January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTList of TablesTablePageH1 Existing Housing Needs..................................................................................................H9H2 San Jacinto Development Potential...............................................................................H14H3 Regional Housing Growth Need by Income Group........................................................H16H4 Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element...................................H18San Jacinto General Plan Hii January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTIntroductionThe Housing Element is a guide for housing withinSan Jacinto. The Element provides an indication ofthe need for housing in the community in terms ofaffordability, availability, adequacy, andaccessibility. The Element provides a strategy toaddress housing needs and identifies a series ofspecific housing programs to meet communityneeds. A detailed Housing Needs Assessment wasprepared as part of the Housing Element updateand serves as the technical background document to the HousingElement. This Technical Report is included as an appendix to theHousing Element, with key points from the assessment synthesized in theHousing Plan section of the Element.PURPOSE OF THEHOUSING ELEMENTSCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE HOUSINGELEMENTThe Housing Element is an official municipal response to a growingawareness for the need to provide housing for all economic segments ofthe community, as well as a legal requirement that housing policy beincluded as a part of the planning process. The Housing Elementprovides San Jacinto with the opportunity to plan for the existing andfuture housing needs in the community. The San Jacinto HousingElement has been prepared in compliance with the 20002005 updatecycle for cities in the Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG) jurisdiction. The cycle was extended to 2008 to coincide withthe region’s next Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update. ThisHousing Element identifies strategies and programs that focus on: 1)conserving and improving existing affordable housing; 2) providingadequate housing sites; 3) assisting in the development of affordablehousing; 4) removing governmental and other constraints to housingdevelopment; and 5) promoting equal housing opportunities.The San Jacinto Housing Element includes the following sections: 1)Introduction; 2) Goals and Policies; 3) Housing Plan; and 4) Appendix Technical Report. The City’s existing and projected housing needs areevaluated in the Technical Report and summarized in the Housing Plansection of the Element. The Element draws on these identified needs todefine housing goals and policies, and specific implementing programs.The State Legislature recognizes the role of local general plans andparticularly the Housing Element in implementing Statewide housinggoals to provide decent and adequate housing for all persons.Furthermore, the Legislature stresses continuing efforts toward providingaffordable housing for all income groups.San Jacinto General Plan H1 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTThe major concerns of the Legislature with regards to the preparation ofHousing Elements are:♦♦♦♦Recognition by local governments of their responsibility incontributing to the attainment of State housing goals;Preparation and implementation of City and County HousingElements which coordinate with State and federal efforts in achievingState housing goals;Participation by local jurisdictions in determining efforts required toattain State housing goals; andCooperation between local governments to address regionalhousing needs.The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)sets forth specific requirements regarding the scope and content ofhousing elements prepared by cities and counties.RELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSRegional HousingNeeds Assessment(RHNA)San Jacinto and SobobaSprings RedevelopmentProject AreasA number of local and regional plans and programs relate to theHousing Element. A brief description of these plans and programsfollows.State Housing Element Law requires SCAG, or its designated subregion,to create a plan every five years, the Regional Housing NeedsAssessment (RHNA), which identifies a community’s existing and futurehousing needs. The Western Riverside Council of Governments(WRCOG), as a designated subregion of SCAG, has developed SanJacinto’s future housing needs for the period covering 1998 through2005, identified as 5,339 new units.Pursuant to State redevelopment law, San Jacinto has adopted a fiveyearimplementation plan for the San Jacinto and Soboba SpringsRedevelopment Projects. The original 1,140acre San Jacinto and 465acre Soboba Springs Redevelopment Projects were adopted by the CityCouncil in 1983. The San Jacinto Redevelopment Project area wasamended in April 1996 to include an additional 2,253 acres,encompassing a total of 3,393 acres in 27 sub areas throughout theCity. The fiveyear implementation plan includes the goals andobjectives for the project areas for the fiveyear period; specific projectsand expenditures to be made in the projects areas during this period;and an explanation how the stated goals and objectives, projects, andexpenditures will eliminate blight and meet the low and moderateincome housing requirements.San Jacinto General Plan H2 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSCOMMUNITYPARTICIPATIONThe San Jacinto General Plan is comprised of the following sevenelements: 1) Land Use; 2) Housing; 3) Circulation; 4) ResourceManagement; 5) Noise; 6) Public Safety; and 7) Community Servicesand Facilities. Background information and policy direction presented inone element is also reflected in other General Plan elements. Forexample, residential development capacities established in the Land UseElement are incorporated into the Housing Element. This HousingElement builds upon other General Plan elements and is consistent withthe policies and proposals set forth by the General Plan. For example,the Land Use Element identifies use designations at densities that willfacilitate the provision of a range of residential housing products for allincome groups. The Circulation Element plays a role in the location ofresidential development in relation to roadways, transit, pedestrian, andbicycle facilities. The Noise Element establishes noise levels appropriatefor residential uses. Whenever an element in the General Plan isamended, the Housing Element will be reviewed and modified, ifnecessary, to ensure the continued consistency between elements.Section 65583(c)(5) of the Government Code states that “the localgovernment shall make diligent efforts to achieve public participation ofall the economic segments of the community in the development of theHousing Element, and the program shall describe this effort.” As part ofthe comprehensive General Plan update, public participation occurredthrough the following methods:¿ Three community workshops that encouraged residents and businesspeople to identify issues to address in the plan; comment onproposed land use, circulation, and housing alternatives; and reviewof the Preliminary Draft General Plan.¿ A series of six workshops with a General Plan Advisory Committee(GPAC) comprising: representatives of the Planning Commissionand other standing commissions and committees; representatives ofthe community at large; and leaders from business within the City.The GPAC formulated a longrange vision for the future and assistedin translating this vision into General Plan issues, goals and policies,as well as suggestions for land use and circulation alternatives. Thepublic was invited to share their comments and concerns with themembers of the GPAC during these workshops.¿ Four joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshops, in whichthe public had the opportunity to address decision makers directlyregarding issues, goals, and policies and land use, housing, andcirculation alternatives, as well as other general comments andconcern regarding the General Plan update.¿ Information posted on the City’s website.¿ Newsletters about the General Plan update.During its 60day review by HCD, copies off the Draft Housing Elementwere made available for public review at the Planning Department andSan Jacinto General Plan H3 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTthe San Jacinto Library. In addition, public hearings are held on theHousing Element before both the Planning Commission and CityCouncil. Notification is published in the local newspaper in advance ofeach hearing, and direct notices are mailed to interested individuals.San Jacinto General Plan H4 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesThe following issues, goals, and policies focus onthe maintenance and provision of a variety ofhousing in terms of type, affordability, and style.The Housing Element sets forth goals and policiesto address the following issue areas: 1) conservingand improving existing affordable housing; 2)providing adequate housing sites; 3) assisting thedevelopment of affordable housing; 4) removinggovernmental constraints; and 5) promoting equalhousing opportunity.CONSERVE AND IMPROVEAFFORDABLE HOUSINGSubstandard and deteriorating housing units, in addition to the obviousproblems of blight and appearance, can expose occupants to a varietyof hazards ranging from electrical fire to toxic substances and materialsused in construction. A number of factors will determine the lifeexpectancy of a housing unit including quality of workmanship, age ofunit, location, type of construction and degree of maintenance. As a citywith a large number of older housing units, it is important that ongoingmaintenance programs are implemented in San Jacinto. In addition torehabilitation efforts, conservation of the existing stock of affordablehousing is also important, as the cost to preserve existing affordablehousing is often lower than replacing the units.Housing Goal 1: Conserve, improve, and rehabilitate existing housing.Policy 1.1:Policy 1.2:Policy 1.3:Policy 1.4:Policy 1.5:Develop and foster activities to increase the health,safety, and property values of the City’s existing housingstock.Promote the 13 Neighborhood Concept program inplanning for the conservation, improvement, andrehabilitation of these existing neighborhoods.Preserve existing singlefamily home neighborhoods.Encourage continued and new investments in establishedcommunities.Monitor the status of atrisk multifamily rental housingunits, work with potential nonprofit purchasers/managersas appropriate, and explore funding sources available topreserve the atrisk units.Related Housing Element Programs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6San Jacinto General Plan H5 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTPROVIDE ADEQUATEHOUSING SITESEconomic forces are driving jobs and housing development eastward inRiverside County, which will result in increased pressure in San Jacintofor new housing opportunities. As an example, the population of theCity increased more than 60 percent in the last decade to over 26,000persons, and is expected to continue to experience a high rate of growthduring the next ten to twenty years. To meet this need, the SouthernCalifornia Association of Governments (SCAG) has identified a need for5,339 more housing units within San Jacinto through 2005. These newhousing units need to provide a range of housing opportunities,including units targeting above moderate income households to allowfor the vertical mobility of San Jacinto residents, as well as unitsaffordable to lower income households.Housing Goal 2: Provide adequate sites for new residential constructionto meet the needs of all segments of the community withoutcompromising the character of the City.Policy 2.1:Policy 2.2:Provide adequate sites for new housing construction tomeet the Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) forSan Jacinto of 5,339 units.Provide adequate sites for a range of housing types andprices.Related Housing Element Programs: 7ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENTOF HOUSINGNew construction is a major source of housing for prospectivehomeowners and renters. However, the cost of new construction can behigh in comparison to housing preservation programs. In addition,market rate new construction may not provide housing affordable, oradequate, for special needs populations such as the elderly, disabled,farmworkers, and homeless. Incentive programs such as densitybonuses offer a costeffective means of promoting affordable housingdevelopment. Public sector assistance can also promote theconstruction of affordable housing that meets the needs of all segmentsof the community. San Jacinto is fortunate in that the cost of land isrelatively low in comparison to much of southern California, keeping thecost of new housing affordable to most income groups.Housing Goal 3: Assist in the development of a housing supply which isaffordable to all segments of the community.Policy 3.1:Policy 3.2:Allow for the development of housing affordable to allincome groups by utilizing a variety of public and privateefforts.Assist with the development of housing that targets theneeds of special populations, including the elderly,disabled, farmworkers, and homeless.San Jacinto General Plan H6 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTPolicy 3.3:Promote the development of attractive and safe housingto meet community needs.Related Housing Element Programs: 8, 9, 10REMOVEGOVERNMENTALCONSTRAINTSUnder current State law, the San Jacinto Housing Element must address,and where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmentalconstraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development ofhousing.Housing Goal 4: Remove governmental constraints to the provision ofhousing to the greatest extent feasible and legally permissible.Policy 4.1:Policy 4.2:Policy 4.3:Policy 4.4:Promote efficient and creative alternatives to help reducegovernmental constraints.Provide incentives and regulatory concessions foraffordable and seniors housing.Improve the City’s development process to facilitatehousing construction.Provide for reasonable accommodation for housing forpersons with disabilities.Related Housing Element Programs: 11PROMOTE EQUALHOUSINGOPPORTUNITIESHousing should be made available to all persons regardless of race,religion, sex, family size, marital status, national origin, color, age,disability, or income. To make adequate provisions for the housingneeds of all segments of the community, the City must ensure equal andfair housing opportunities are available to all residents.Housing Goal 5: Promote equal opportunity for housing throughout theCity of San Jacinto.Policy 5.1:Policy 5.2:Policy 5.3:Prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housingwith regard to race, religion, disability, sex, family size,marital status, national origin, color, or income.Continue to further fair housing choices by activelyexpanding housing opportunities and removingimpediments to fair housing.Encourage the development of residential units that areaccessible to disabled persons or are adaptable forconversion to residential use by disabled persons.San Jacinto General Plan H7 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTPolicy 5.4:Accommodate emergency shelters and transitionalhousing facilities in compliance with applicable Statelaws and the City’s Zoning Ordinance.Related Housing Element Programs: 12, 13San Jacinto General Plan H8 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTHousing PlanThe following provides a discussion of the housingneeds that exist in San Jacinto today, as well as adiscussion of the City’s actions to help provideadequate housing for all segments of thecommunity.SUMMARY OF HOUSINGNEEDThe following summarizes the key housing needsas identified through the needs assessmentprocess. Appendix A of the Element contains theHousing Element Technical Report from which this summary is drawn.The summary of needs is organized into four issue areas: housingavailability; housing adequacy; housing affordability; and special needshouseholds. These needs are also summarized in Table H1, below:Table H1Existing Housing NeedsHousing AvailabilityHousing AffordabilityTotal Overcrowded Units 1,161RentersOverpaying 1,065OwnersExtremely Overcrowded 675 Overpaying 1,098Housing AdequacySpecial NeedsHouseholds/PersonsElderly Persons 4,092AgriculturalWorkers (Persons) 196FemaleheadedRehabilitation or3,000 HouseholdsReplacementw/Children 679Disabled Persons 6,191Large Households 1,541Homeless 0Sources: 2000 Census, City of San Jacinto, 2002.San Jacinto General Plan H9 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTHousing AvailabilitySan Jacinto has a current (2000) housing stock of 9,476 units, themajority of which are singlefamily detached and attached homes (60percent). The City also contains a large number of mobile homes,comprising 27 percent of the housing stock. During the period of 1990to 2000, San Jacinto experienced a 38 percent increase in housing unitsand households; slightly lower than the population growth rate duringthis period (47 percent). Approximately 71 percent of the City’shouseholds own their homes, with the remaining 20 percent renting.Over 600 singlefamily homes were sold in San Jacinto during the oneyearperiod of October 2001 and November 2002, with a median salesprice of $135,000. Many of these homes (76 percent) had three ormore bedrooms. During the same period, an additional 39condominiums were sold with a median price of $78,000. The City iscontinuing to experience a high level of residential growth.A large number of the multifamily projects in San Jacinto include deedrestricted affordable units, for a total of 481 units. Of the few marketrateapartments in the community, rents ranged from around $440 for astudio, to $475 and $575 to $655 for one and twobedroom units,respectively. Townhomes, mobile homes, and singlefamily homes alsoprovide an important source of rental units in San Jacinto, with rentstypically higher than those identified for apartments.Overcrowding is another indicator of housing availability. The Censusdefines overcrowding as households with greater than 1.01 persons perroom, excluding kitchens, bathrooms, and porches. According to the2000 Census, approximately 14 percent of the households in SanJacinto were living in overcrowded conditions, which is slightly higherthan the proportion of County residents living in these conditions (13percent).Housing AffordabilityAccording to the 2000 Census, approximately 27 percent of ownerhouseholds and 45 percent of renter households are overpaying for theirhousing (spending more that 30 percent of income on housing cost).As a means of assessing the affordability of the current housing marketin San Jacinto, housing sales and rentals can be compared withhousehold incomes. With a 200304 median sales price of $257,000for a singlefamily house, $135,000 for a condominium, and $95,000for a mobile home, both low and moderate income households wouldbe able to purchase an adequately sized home. Very low incomehouseholds also are able to purchase an adequately sized mobile homeor a condominium or house, though it may be a smaller or older unit.To support the fact that both low and very low income households areSan Jacinto General Plan H10 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTable to purchase homes within San Jacinto, the 2003 Home MortgageDisclosure Act (HMDA) data shows that 64 to 76 percent of very low, 63to 75 percent of low income households, and 64 percent to 81 percentof moderate income households were approved for conventional andgovernmentbacked home loans. The approval/origination rate forconventional home purchase loans was actually higher for very lowincome households than it was for all other households andapproval/origination rates of all income groups was higher among SanJacinto households when compared to Riverside County households.All income levels are able to afford the rent of apartments in SanJacinto. However, due to the low vacancy of marketrate units, somelower income households may be forced to rent more expensive rents forsinglefamily houses and condominiums.The multifamily market in San Jacinto has traditionally been driven bythe provision of deed restricted affordable units, reflective of the fact thatuntil recently, the majority of homes in San Jacinto have been affordableto lower income residents. Currently, only two of San Jacinto’sapartment projects are not deedrestricted affordable housing.Approximately 338 deedrestricted units are located within San Jacintoin seven complexes. Of these, approximately 198 units may be in risk ofconversion to market rate housing by the year 2010.Housing AdequacyIn general, when housing reaches 30 years in age, major rehabilitationimprovements begin to become necessary. About 20 percent (1,895) ofthe City’s housing stock is over 30 years of age. An additional 20percent of the housing was built during the 1970’s and will become 30years old during the next 10 years. The majority (60 percent) of thehousing was built after 1980 and is most likely in good condition.However, the City has not completed a comprehensive housingconditions survey recently, and no specific information regarding thenumber of houses in need of rehabilitation or replacement is readilyavailable. To address this, the City will complete a windshield housingconditions survey within this Housing Element cycle. Additionally, theCity will implement several housing rehabilitation programs as describedin the Housing Programs section of this Element.Special Needs PopulationsCertain segments of the population may have more difficulty in findingdecent, affordable housing due to their special needs. These specialgroups, as defined by State housing element law, include the elderly,agricultural workers, single parents, persons with disabilities, largehouseholds, and the homeless. Table H1 summarizes the special needspopulations present in San Jacinto.San Jacinto General Plan H11 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTElderlyThe special needs of many elderly result from lower, fixed incomes,physical disabilities, and dependence needs. In 2000, 2,307 (39percent) of the City’s households were headed by elderly persons aged65 or over. Of the elderly population, approximately 49 percent werereported in 2000 to have a disability. According to the 1990 Census,about 18 percent of the City’s elderly owner households overpaid forhousing, compared to approximately 49 percent of the elderly renterhouseholds.There are over 100 assisted units in San Jacinto that target seniors andthe mobility impaired; which, given the high incidence of overpaymentamong elderly households is not adequate to meet current needs. TheCity’s programs to increase affordable housing opportunities will helpmeet the needs of seniors.Agricultural WorkersWhile agriculture is a predominant industry in the San Jacinto region,the City is converting rapidly to a suburban community. The 2000Census identified approximately 196 agricultural workers, a decrease ofabout 50 percent from 1990. The type of agricultural operationscommon to the planning area consist of activities that typically generateyearround employment in comparison to seasonal, or temporary jobs.As a result, those employed locally are generally able to access housingthrough the local housing market, and any housing needs foragricultural workers can generally be addressed by overall programs forhousing affordability.Single ParentsSingleparent households often require special consideration andassistance due to their greater need for affordability and accessible daycare, health care, and other supportive services. In particular, femaleheadedhouseholds with children tend to have lower incomes than othertypes of households, a situation that limits their housing options andaccess to supportive services. According to the 2000 Census, 910households with related children in San Jacinto were headed by singleparents,of which, 75 percent (682) were headed by women. Amongthe femaleheaded families with children, 43 percent (293) were livingbelow the poverty level, compared to 52 percent countywide. SanJacinto’s housing programs aimed to increase the supply of affordablehousing in the City will assist single parent households.Persons with DisabilitiesPhysical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionallydesigned housing units as well as potentially limit the ability to earnSan Jacinto General Plan H12 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTadequate income. Approximately 28 percent of the community’sresidents age five or over were recorded by the Census 2000 as havinga disability. The elderly have a higher incident of disabilities, withapproximately 32 percent of the population 65 and over reporting adisability in the 2000 Census. The City will develop and adopt areasonable accommodation procedure for housing for persons withdisabilities. The City will also revise its Zoning Ordinance to identifyzones for community care facilities, including facilities for persons withdisabilities, in accordance with State law.Large HouseholdsLarge households are identified as a group with special needs based onthe limited availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units.Large households are often lower income and may live in overcrowded,smaller dwelling units, which accelerates unit deterioration. Accordingto the 2000 Census, there are about 1,541 households in San Jacintowith five or more members. Unlike many communities, San Jacintocontains a large number of housing units with three or more bedroomsabout 2,800 threebedroom and 900 units with four or more bedrooms;therefore, lack of larger sized units is not a problem in San Jacinto. Ofthe larger units, 18 percent are occupied by renters. Approximately 26percent of the rental housing stock has more than three bedrooms, while50 percent of the ownership housing stock is comprised of larger units.Overpayment is a more important issue for large households, withapproximately 39 percent of large owner and 63 percent of large renterhouseholds overpaying for housing in 1990. Therefore, overpayment islargely a function of the tenure composition and real estate market,rather than unit size problem.HomelessThe homeless population refers to persons lacking consistent andadequate shelter. According to the 1990 Census, there was nohomeless person reported visible at street locations in San Jacinto. TheRiverside County Housing Element also contains a summary of thedistribution of known homeless for 1997. Based on this summary, nohomeless persons seeking resources are identified for San Jacinto,though approximately 15 percent of the County’s homeless seekresources in Hemet, the community neighboring San Jacinto. Whilethere are no homeless shelters in San Jacinto, the Valley Restart Shelteris located in Hemet and the God’s Helping Hand shelter is located inPerris.San Jacinto General Plan H13 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTResidential Sites AnalysisVacant SitesAn important component of the San Jacinto Housing Element is theidentification of sites for future housing development, and evaluation ofthe adequacy of this site inventory in accommodating the City’s share ofregional housing growth as determined by the Western Riverside Councilof Governments (WRCOG).As part of this Housing Element update, a parcelbyparcel vacantresidential site analysis was completed based on the City’s geographicinformation system (GIS) that was recently updated as part of theGeneral Plan update. Table H2 quantifies the number and type ofhousing units that could be accommodated on the City’s vacantresidential land. An assumption of the average development that mayoccur is used to estimate future development since land rarely isdeveloped at the maximum allowed due to development constraints.In years past, the lack of infrastructure, in particular the lack of waterand sewer infrastructure, has made development of portions of SanJacinto economically unfeasible. With demand for housing rising inwestern Riverside County, housing developers are increasingly able tocarry the cost of providing necessary infrastructure to serve proposedresidential projects in largely unurbanized areas, such as the westernportion of San Jacinto. However, several large residential projects areunder construction west of Sanderson Avenue, indicating the availabilityof these facilities Citywide.Table H2 summarizes the housing development potential on vacantsites within the entire City limits. Figure 3 in the Technical Report depictsthe City’s vacant residential sites.General PlanResidentialDesignationTable H2San Jacinto Development PotentialMaximum Average TotalDensity Density 1 Vacant(du/acre) (du/acre) Acreage 2Total PotentialUnitsEstate 0.5 0.4 457.9 183Rural 2.0 1.5 209.4 314Low Density 2.15.0 4 3,670.8 14,683Medium Density 5.110.0 6 1,499.5 8,997High Density 10.114.0 11 69.9 769Very High Density 18.022.0 20 91.6 1,831Total 5,999.0 26,7771 Average density is used for projection purposes only; it does not limit the actuallevel of development allowed.2Vacant acreage represents net acreage to account for open space and right ofway dedication.San Jacinto General Plan H14 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTOverall, the vacant site inventory yields an estimated capacity of 26,777units as of December 2005. The abundance of less expensive land inRiverside County has allowed for the development of housing that sellsfor less than housing in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties.In addition, with the acceptance of mobile home parks in San Jacinto,lower cost, forsale units will be available at a lower density thantypically occurs in other southern California communities.Residential Development Potential Compared with San Jacinto’s RegionalHousing NeedsThe WRCOG has adopted a Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) for its member cities. For San Jacinto, WRCOG has establishedthe City’s share of regional housing needs as 5,339 additional units forthe period of January 1, 1998 to June 30, 2005. 1 Table H3 shows thebreakdown of these 5,339 dwelling units into income categories. For adetailed explanation of methodology used to determine the remainingRHNA in Table H3, please refer to Appendix A to the TechnicalAppendix.Housing units constructed and issued certificates of occupancy afterJanuary 1, 1998 can also be counted toward fulfilling the RHNA for thisHousing Element cycle. According to City records, a total of 1,464 newsinglefamily and 52 multifamily units have been constructed fromJanuary 1, 1998 through December 31, 2003.1 Although the WRCOG allocation was for January 1, 1998 to June 30, 2005,SCAG extended the housing element cycle through June 30, 2008.San Jacinto General Plan H15 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTIncomeGroupTable H3Regional Housing Growth Need by Income GroupHousing UnitsTotal RHNASite InventoryConstructed RHNA(1/1/98Feasible Units(1/1/1998 Remaining*6/30/2005)Capacity12/31/2003)*Very LowIncome1,379 0 1,379 1,831Low0898 904 0IncomeModerateIncome1,267 600 667 769UpperIncome1,795 6 1,789 24,177Total 5,339 1,510 3,835 26,777Source: WRCOG, June 2000; City of San Jacinto, 2004.1 Refer to Appendix A of the Technical Report for methodology used to determine thiscolumn.2 Refer to Table H2.As shown in the table above, while enough vacant sites have beenidentified to accommodate the remaining overall RHNA and San Jacintohas exceeded its allocation for lower income households.Approximately 904 housing units constructed from 1998 through 2003were sold at prices affordable to low income households, while 600units constructed during this time period were sold at prices affordable tomoderate income households (Appendix A). Only 6 newly constructedunits were sold at prices not affordable to low or moderate incomehouseholds. These units have been credited against San Jacinto’sRHNA.Through the General Plan Update process, San Jacinto identified 91.6acres of land that was suitable for development at a minimum of 20units per acre. The Very High Density Residential (VHDR) category wascreated to permit 18 to 22 units per acre to accommodate the City’sRHNA for very low income households. These newly designated parcelscould yield 1,831 lower income units, which exceeds the City’s RHNAfor this income category.Based on San Jacinto’s housing market, it can be assumed that newunits constructed on vacant land with High Density Residential (HDR)land use designation will be offered at prices that are affordable tomoderate income households. The City’s 69.9 acres of vacant HDRland could yield 769 units, exceeding the RHNA for this incomecategory.All new units constructed on vacant land at a density of less than 10units per acre are assumed to be affordable to upper incomehouseholds. The City has over 5,000 acres of land with lower densitySan Jacinto General Plan H16 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTresidential designations. These parcels could yield over 20,000 newsingle family homes.EVALUATION OFACCOMPLISHMENTSUNDER ADOPTED ELEMENTAs part of the Housing Element update, the City must evaluate theaccomplishments made under the adopted Element. Wherever possible,these accomplishments should be quantitative, but may be qualitative ifnecessary. Table H4 contains the programs, objectives, andaccomplishments of the previous adopted Housing Element. Significantdifferences between the objectives and the accomplishments are alsoexplained in the Table.San Jacinto General Plan H17 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing ElementHousing Program5Year GoalAccomplishment/ContinuedAppropriatenessDensity Bonus Program Implement the City’s DensityBonus OrdinanceNo units were built under theDensity Bonus Ordinance,however the City applies theprogram if requested. The City’sDensity Bonus Ordinance will beupdated to comply with recentSecond Unit OrdinanceCitywide Housing SurveyHousing Units for theHandicappedRental Housing Vacancy SurveyImplement the City’s SecondUnit OrdinanceConduct survey of rentalhousing available to specialneeds groups and update on anannual basisRequire that all accessible rentaldevelopment with 5 or moreunits be adaptable forhandicapped personsConduct an annual rentalhousing vacancy rate studychanges in State Law.The City has implemented itsSecond Unit Ordinance,however has not received anyapplication for a second unitand therefore no units havebeen constructed.The City has not conducted aCitywide Housing Survey.Limited staff and funding for thisprogram made it infeasible toimplement during the previoushousing element cycle. Absentfunding, this program is notappropriate to continue in thecurrent Housing Element update.No multifamily residential unitshave been developed that metthis standard. The City willcontinue to enforce theaccessibility regulations of theCalifornia Building Code.While the City has periodicallyconducted a rental housingvacancy survey, this has notbeen done on an annual basis.Limited staff and funding for thisprogram made it infeasible toimplement as written during theprevious housing element cycle.Absent funding, this program isnot appropriate to continue inthe current Housing Elementupdate.Home Program Apply for HOME funds annually The City is not eligible to applydirectly for HOME funds.HOME funding is availablethrough the County of RiversideEconomic DevelopmentAgency. The funds areSan Jacinto General Plan H18 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing Elementdisbursed on a project needbasis. Until recently, the City ofSan Jacinto has not had aproject to submit forconsideration for HOME funds.CDBG Housing Loan FundCDBG Senior RepairUtilize CDBG funds to providelow interest loans to fiveappropriate housing projectsProvide grants to 50 seniorhomeowners for minor repairsThe City is currently working witha developer to design andconstruct a lowincome housingproject. The City will supportthe developer’s application forHOME funds through theCounty EDA.The City receives approximately$220,000 per year in CDBGfunds. The bulk of the funds areallocated to the City’s codeenforcement and publicimprovement programs. TheCity provides $10,000 per yearof CDBG funds towards a SeniorMinor Home Repair programrun through the County EDAand the local United Way.The City does not put its CDBGfunds into housing rehabilitationfor several reasons, namelybecause: 1) there is not asufficient amount of fundsavailable to meet all the needsfor funds; and 2) the CDBGprogram has many restrictionson the use of funds and heavypaper work and monitoringrequirements for which the Cityhas not had the staff or fundingto maintain.Without additional CDBGfunding, this program is nolonger feasible and is notcontinued in the current HousingElement update.The City provides $10,000 peryear of CDBG funds toward aSenior Minor Home Repairprogram run through the CountyEDA and the local United Way.This program is continued in thecurrent Housing ElementSan Jacinto General Plan H19 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing ElementUpdate, but given the limitedfunding available, the objectivehas been reduced.Historic BuildingsApply for funds to rehabilitatehistoric structures identified inthe County Historical SocietysurveyThe City has spent over$700,000 to purchase andretrofit a historic building. TheCity has also applied andreceived National HistoricProperty Status for this buildingand property.Energy Conservation for NewConstructionRetrofit Energy ConservationRequire all new construction tobe energy efficientDevelop energy conservationstandards for existing residentialunits and provide financing forinstallation according to thestandardsTo date, the City has applied forand received federal HistoricPreservation Grant of $248,919from the National Park Service;a historic preservation grantfrom the State of Calif. Office ofHistoric Preservation in theamount of $50,000;landscaping grants for thisproperty from Eastern MunicipalWater district $25,000 andMetropolitan Water District$75,000. Finally, the SanJacinto Museum Association, anonprofit group has pledged agrant of $30,000 to this historicproperty and the City isproviding approximately$60,000 in cash and staff timefor a total of $488,919. Therestoration and landscapingproject is scheduled tocommence in the spring of2006.The City has adopted anordinance requiring constructionof energy efficient buildings.The City continues to enforce itsenergy efficiency ordinance anda program is not necessary forthe current Housing Elementupdate.The City has not adopted energyconservation standards forexisting residential units. Limitedstaff and funding for thisprogram made it infeasible toimplement during the previoushousing element cycle.San Jacinto General Plan H20 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing ElementAbsent funding, this program isnot appropriate to continue inthe current Housing Elementupdate.RedevelopmentUtilize 20% of the gross taxincrementrevenues to benefitlow and moderate incomehouseholds through thefollowing programs:1) Capital Improvements forResidential Neighborhoods(Brown/2 nd Street, AdditionalDemonstration Neighborhoods)2) Residential Unit and LandAcquisition (Land Brown/2 ndStreet and Additional Parcels,and Unit Acquisition)3) New Residential Construction4) Residential RehabilitationLoan/Grant Program (OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation Loans[deferred loans, nointerestloans, lowinterest loans], RentalRehabilitation Loans, FirstTimeHome Buyer 2 nd Trust Deeds5) Developer Assistance1) Approximately $1,000,000in bond financing and 82,716in redevelopment setaside fundswere used for streetimprovements (curb, gutter,sidewalks), drainageimprovements and adjacentelementary schoolimprovements.2) The Agency acquired theBrown/2 nd Street parcel.3) $205,000 was spent assistingHabitat for Humanity in theconstruction of three homes; twofor very low, and one for a lowincome household. Sevensinglefamily homes wereconstructed on 3 rd Street utilizing$161,199 of redevelopment setasidefunds. In addition, sevensinglefamily homes wereconstructed on Dana Court andthree singlefamily homes wereconverted from multifamily onJordan Street using $148,000 ofredevelopment setasiderevenue.4) The Redevelopment Agencycurrently places 20% of its taxincrement into the Low &Moderate Income HousingFund. These funds are usedexclusively for housing programto maintain and rehabilitateexisting housing stock andconstruct new housing whenfeasible. The Agency hasinitiated a Rehab program thatprovides up to $30,000 perhousing unit to bring the homeup to current code andstandards. The Agency alsorecently instituted a programthat provides $3,000 for mobilehome rehabilitation and has a$500 Senior Minor HomeRepair Program. The AgencySan Jacinto General Plan H21 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing Elementhas allocated over $700,000for these programs in the currentyear.5) The Agency is currentlyworking with a local developerto construct between 70 and100 low income apartments withfunds provided through a bondsale. This project is in thedevelopment stage and will notstart construction for probably 8months to a year. The Agencyhas committed its availableresources to this project.Future Housing RedevelopmentComplete implementation of the19934 Housing RedevelopmentPlan and adopt a similar plan tocontinue with similar projectsWhile the current HousingElement update does not includethis specific program, the City’sHousing Rehabilitation, SingleFamily Homeowner, SingleFamily Infill Housing, and PursueState and Federal Fundingprograms are funded byredevelopment setaside monies.The City did not completeimplementation of its 19934Housing Redevelopment Planand has not adopted a similarplan to continue with similarprojects.The Redevelopment Agencyacquired five acres of residentialland on Seventh Street in 1999.The Agency is currently workingwith a developer to constructbetween 70 and 100 lowincomemultifamily housingeither this site or another nearbysite, to be determined.Target area projects: Main Streetwas rehabilitated between SanJacinto/Hwy 79 and JordanAvenue to include newpavement, hardscape andlandscape.Rehabilitation loans and grantsare available to homeownerswithin the downtown targetarea.San Jacinto General Plan H22 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTTable H4Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Previous Adopted Housing ElementThe City has been addingprograms to enhance theRedevelopment Project Area inrecent years. The mainconstraint has been lack offunding to initiate or continueprojects. The recent boomingeconomy has provided the Cityand Agency with funding tocontinue older programs anddevelop new programs.Staffing limitations have alsobeen a problem; there are notenough staff persons to developand monitor programs andprojects, thus the City andAgency have relied heavily oncostly consultants to assist inaccomplishing the City’s goals.San Jacinto General Plan H23 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTComparison of 19891994 RHNA with Units Constructed Since 1989According to the City’s 1993 Housing Element, the City of San Jacintohad a total regional housing needs assessment of 3,000 units, including300 very low, 500 low, 2,000 moderate, and 200 upper income units.These were the preliminary numbers generated by the SouthernCalifornia Association of Governments in 1992.San Jacinto added 2,358 dwelling units to its housing stock between1989 and 1998. Of the units built between 1989 and 1998, therewere 4 multifamily residential units in 1989, 42 in 1990, 75 in 1991,56 in 1992 and none between 1992 and 1998. There were 299 totalunits constructed from 1994 to Dec 31, 1997. The City does not keeprecords by affordability; however, it is believed 21 of these units weredeed restricted.HOUSING PROGRAMSThis section contains the housing programs that address the HousingElement goals and policies. The housing programs define the specificactions that City will undertake in order to achieve the goals for thecurrent housing period. Pursuant to State law, the programs address thefollowing issue areas:1. Conserve and improve the existing housing stock2. Provide adequate sites for the development of new housing3. Assist in the provision of affordable housing4. Minimize the impact of governmental constraints on housingproduction5. Assure equal housing opportunity for all residentsConserve and ImproveAffordable Housing1. Code EnforcementAs part of its Neighborhood Strategy, code enforcement staff usesproactive techniques to improve the physical condition of the City'shomes and neighborhoods. The code enforcement team addresses thefollowing:♦♦♦♦♦Substandard housingWeed abatementAbandoned vehicle abatementGeneral property and building maintenanceHealth and safety conditionsThe most important elements of the code enforcement program areassisting in the identification of substandard housing and providinginformation to the public about City and County housing programs.During this Housing Element cycle, the Code Enforcement team willcomplete a comprehensive windshield survey of housing conditions toSan Jacinto General Plan H24 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTdetermine the number and types of housing problems and substandardhousing conditions in the City.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Code enforcement staffRedevelopment setaside, CDBG, andGeneral fundContinue to implement code enforcementprogram. By the end of FY 06/07, completea comprehensive housing conditions survey.Use the survey to target funding priorities ofProgram 2B.2. Housing Rehabilitation Programs2A: SingleFamily Homeowner. The City will develop a program thattargets singlefamily homeowners that need extensive repairs to improvethe condition of their home. The primary focus will be code relatedimprovements, including major improvements such as roof, plumbing,and electrical followed by aesthetic improvements, such as paint carpet,and landscaping. The program would provide up to a $30,000 lowinterest loan, with repayment provisions. Homeowners will also beinformed of the possibility for them to participate in the County ofRiverside rehabilitation programs, which provide loans/grants of up to$15,000.Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, PlanningDepartmentFinancing:Program Objectives:Redevelopment setaside, CDBG, FederalHOME, and General fundBy the end of FY 06/07, develop a SingleFamily Homeowner Rehabilitation Program.The program will strive to assist two singlefamilyhomeowners annually through the endof the planning period.2B: Substandard Housing Rehabilitation. A separate loan program willbe developed and implemented for property owners with singlefamily ormultifamily housing units identified as "substandard" during the City'scomprehensive housing conditions survey (Program 1). This programwould provide loans in excess of $30,000 to address the substandardconditions. In addition, the City may recommend to the property ownerother options and City programs that may be used to address thesubstandard housing conditions.Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, PlanningDepartment, Code Enforcement teamFinancing:Redevelopment setaside, CDBG, FederalHOME, and General fundSan Jacinto General Plan H25 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTProgram Objectives:By the end of FY 06/07, develop aSubstandard Housing RehabilitationProgram. Coordinate the development ofthe program based on the results of thehousing conditions survey. (Program 1).The program will strive to assist twoproperty owners annually through the endof the planning period.2C: Mobile Home Rehabilitation: Thirteen mobile parks are located inSan Jacinto. A rehabilitation program for mobile homes is needed toaddress their deterioration and improve living conditions.Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, PlanningDepartment, Code Enforcement teamFinancing:Program Objectives:Redevelopment setaside, CDBG, FederalHOME, and General fundBy the end of FY 06/07, develop a MobileHome Rehabilitation Program. Theprogram will strive to assist two mobilehome homeowners annually through theend of the planning period.3. Conservation of Existing and Future Affordable UnitsBetween July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2010, three federally assistedhousing projects in San Jacinto are atrisk of converting to market ratehousing. San Jacinto Garden Apartments has 97 units that couldconvert at any time as the affordability is maintained by the USDAthrough annual subsidization. The Manzanita Gardens Apartments, with36 units, and San Jacinto Manor, with 65 units, are also atrisk ofconverting to market rate in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Detailedanalysis on the potential conversion of these projects into market ratehousing is provided in the Technical Appendix to this Housing Element.The City of San Jacinto will work with property owners, interest groupsand the State and federal governments to implement the followingprograms on an ongoing basis to conserve its affordable housing stock:• Monitor Units at Risk: Monitor the status of San Jacinto GardenApartments, Manzanita Garden Apartments, and San JacintoManor during the planning period. Owners of affordablehousing are required to notify the City when they intend toconvert units to market rate.• Work with Potential Purchasers: If there is an opportunity, due tothe pending sale of any atrisk property, contact public and nonprofitagencies interested in purchasing and/or managing unitsSan Jacinto General Plan H26 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTat risk. Potential interested organizations include SouthernCalifornia Housing and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition.Where feasible, provide technical assistance to these organizationswith respect to financing.• Tenant Education: California Legislature extended the noticingrequirement of atrisk units opting out of lowincome userestrictions to one year. Should the property owner pursueconversion of the units to market rate, the City will ensure thattenants are properly noticed and informed of their rights and thatthey are eligible to receive Section 8 vouchers that would enablethem to stay in their units. The City will also provide tenants withinformation regarding Section 8 rent subsidies through theHousing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO), and otheraffordable housing opportunities in the City.• Assist Tenants of Existing Rent Restricted Units to Obtain Section8 Voucher Assistance: Tenants of housing units with expiredSection 8 contracts are eligible to receive special Section 8vouchers that can be used only at the same property. The Citywill assist tenants of "at risk" units to obtain these Section 8vouchers through HARIVCO.Responsible Agency:Financing:Community Development Department,U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD), the CaliforniaDepartment of Housing and CommunityDevelopment (HCD), and the HousingAuthority of Riverside County (HARIVCO)HUD Section 8 vouchers, other fundingsources as available.Program Objectives: Monitor the status of the 198 atrisk units at SanJacinto Garden Apartments, Manzanita Garden Apartments, and SanJacinto Manor. Should a property owner file notice to convert the unitsto market rate, the City will, within 60 days of receiving notice: (1)Contact potential nonprofit organizations as potentialpurchasers/managers of atrisk housing units; (2) Explore fundingsources available to preserve the affordability of the atrisk units,construct replacement units, or provide rental assistance to displacedresidents; (3) Contact residents to ensure that they have been properlynoticed and are informed of their rights and options; and (4) Assisttenants to obtain Section 8 vouchers from the County.4. Section 8 Rental AssistanceThe Section 8 rental assistance program extends rental subsidies to verylowincome (up to 50 percent of AMI) family and elderly, which spendmore than 30 percent of their income on rent. The subsidy representsSan Jacinto General Plan H27 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTthe difference between the excess of 30 percent of the monthly incomeand the actual rent. Section 8 assistance is issued to the recipients asvouchers, which permit tenants to locate their own housing and rentunits beyond the federally determined fair market rent in an area,provided the tenants pay the extra rent increment.According to the Housing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO),approximately 296 households are receiving Section 8 assistance in SanJacinto in August 2005. Of these 296 households, 124 were seniors (42percent) and 113 had a disability (38 percent). An additional 1,352households living in San Jacinto were on the waiting list to receive Section8 rental assistance, 37 percent of which were elderly and/or disabled.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Housing Authority of Riverside CountySection 8 vouchersContinue to support the HARIVCO’sapplications for additional Section 8 allocationsand efforts to provide 100200 vouchers forlower income San Jacinto residents.5. Preservation of Historic HousingSan Jacinto incorporated in 1888, making the City one of the oldestcommunities in Riverside County. Neighborhoods adjacent todowntown and throughout the City have examples of late 19 th and early20 th century homes, including a number of Victorian houses andCalifornia bungalows. Some historic homes include the EstudilloMansion, Scherman Home, Dunham House, and Geiser Home.The City will continue to support applications for National HistoricProperty Status and funding for preservation of the City’s most sensitivehistoric resources. The City will also develop and implement a programthat allows owners of historic properties to obtain a local landmarkstatus, allowing for “Mills Act” property tax relief. The HistoricPreservation program will support the continued viability of the City’solder housing stock and provide a means of making ownership of oldhomes more cost effective.Responsible Agency: Community Development DepartmentFinancing:Department BudgetProgram Objectives: Develop and implement a HistoricPreservation program by the end of FY06/07 to assist applications for NationalHistoric Property Status and establish a locallandmark status for other locally significantstructures. Assist two property owners withapplications for National Historic PropertyStatus local landmark status annuallythrough the end of the planning period.San Jacinto General Plan H28 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT6. Senior Homeowner Minor RepairThe City allocates approximately $10,000 annually of CDBG funds toSenior Minor Home Repair program implemented by the County ofRiverside Economic Development Agency and the local chapter of theUnited Way.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Redevelopment AgencyCDBGProvide grants to five senior homeownersannually through the end of the planningperiod for minor repairs.Provide Adequate Housing Sites7. Land Use ElementPlanning and regulatory actions to achieve adequate housing sites areachieved through the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance. TheLand Use Element provides for a variety of residential types, rangingfrom lower density single family houses to higher density apartments andcondominiums. The Land Use Elements provides for adequate siteswithin the City limits to meet the City’s share of regional housing needs,which have been identified as 5,339 for the 1998 to 2005 period. 2 TheCity will update the Zoning Ordinance and incorporate standards for thenewly created Very High Density Residential (VHDR) land use designation(Program 11).Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Planning DepartmentGeneral fundMaintain land use designations on sitesidentified in Appendix 2 of the HousingElement Technical Report in accordance withGovernment Code Section 65863 toaccommodate San Jacinto’s regionalhousing needs.2 Although the WRCOG allocation was for January 1, 1998 to June 30, 2005,SCAG extended the housing element cycle through June 30, 2008.San Jacinto General Plan H29 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTAssist in HousingDevelopment8. SingleFamily Homeowner Assistance ProgramThe 20002005 Redevelopment Implementation Plan includes a CityMortgage Assistance Program/Second Trust Deed Program to assistincomequalified firsttime home buyers with up to a $7,500 loan.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Redevelopment AgencyRedevelopment setasideProvide two second mortgage loans annuallythrough the end of the planning period toassist first time home buyers.9. SingleFamily Infill Housing ProgramDevelopment of singlefamily infill housing will help promotehomeownership and neighborhood improvement. Singlefamily infillhousing can be developed in the older portion of the City, which willhelp improve the vacant lots and provide additional affordable housingopportunities. Several Cityowned properties are available fordevelopment. The City will develop and circulate Requests for Proposals(RFPs) to solicit proposals for development of the Artesian Street andPark Manor properties. To assist in the affordability of the units, downpayment assistance may be provided. The City will also identifyindividual vacant lots that are appropriate for singlefamily housingdevelopment and cooperate with the private property owners anddevelopers to develop housing on these properties. The City may offerassistance for developing the properties with housing for incomequalifiedhouseholds as feasible.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Planning DepartmentRedevelopment setaside, CDBG, HOME,tax credits, bond financingAssist in the development of one singlefamilyhome annually through the end of theplanning period.10. Pursue State and Federal FundingThe City will continue to pursue available State and federal fundingsources in cooperation with private developers, nonprofit housingcorporations, and other interested entities to assist in meeting the needsof lower income households. The City will work with developers orentities to identify the funding sources most appropriate to meet aspecific need and apply for funds, or assist other entities in applying forfunds, during available funding cycles. City assistance to other entitieswill include, but not be limited to:San Jacinto General Plan H30 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT• Providing data that is necessary for a funding request; and• Expediting permit decisions on proposed projects that requireCity approval or that will be more competitive with Cityapproval, prior to submitting funding requests.For example, the City is not eligible to apply directly for HOME funds,but this funding is available through the County of Riverside EconomicDevelopment Agency (EDA). HOME funds are disbursed on a projectneed basis. The City is currently working with a developer to design andconstruct a lowincome housing project and will support the developer’sapplication for HOME funds through the County EDA.Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, County ofRiverside EDA, HCD, CalHFA, andothers.Financing: Redevelopment setaside, CDBG,HOME, tax credits, and bondsProgram Objectives: Work with one developer or interestedentity annually through the end of theplanning period. When a developer orentity expresses interest in developingaffordable or special needs housing inSan Jacinto, determine funding prioritiesand sources and support applications forfunding.Remove GovernmentalConstraints11. Zoning Ordinance UpdateAfter the updated General Plan has been adopted, the City willcomprehensively update the Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistencywith the General Plan. As part of this update, the Ordinance will also berevised for compliance with State law in regards to:• Small Community Care Facilities: Sections 5116 and 5117 ofthe California Welfare and Institutions Code stipulates that theuse of property for the care of six or fewer disabled persons is aresidential use of such property for the purposes of zoning.• Agricultural Employee Housing: Health and Safety Code Section17021.6 requires that agricultural employee housing for up to12 people be permitted as an agricultural use in any agriculturalzone.• Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing: In accordancewith Government Code Section 65583(c)(1), the City mustfacilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types ofhousing, including transitional housing and emergency shelters.The City will identify zones that explicitly permit or conditionallypermit emergency shelters and transitional housing within theSan Jacinto General Plan H31 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENTHeavy Commercial Limited Industrial, Industrial ParkManufacturing, and Light Manufacturing Zones.• Second Dwelling Units: Second Unit approval must be permittedby right in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2.The City will have the authority to specify the developmentstandards for certain parameters, but the City will not require aconditional use permit.• Density Bonus: Recent changes to California Government CodeSection 65915 require the City to update its Density BonusOrdinance. Under the current law, applicants are eligible for arange of density bonuses up to 35 percent, based on thepercentage of affordable units in a development. Applicants arealso eligible for a new land donation density bonus. The City isnow required to offer one to three regulatory incentives based onthe percentage of affordable units in a development. Reduced,waived, or partially paid fees are possible incentives associatedwith applications for density bonuses. The law also limitsparking requirements that localities may impose.• Residential Development Standards: Revise and streamlineresidential development standards for ease of application andpublic understanding.• New Zoning District: Develop new standards to implement theVery High Density Residential (VHDR) land use designation.Responsible Agency:Funding:Program Objectives:Planning DepartmentGeneral fundRevise the Zoning Ordinance in accordancewith this program by the end of FY 06/07.Promote Equal HousingOpportunities12. Fair Housing ServicesSan Jacinto is not an Entitlement City and is therefore not required tocontract directly with a fair housing service provider. The City willcontinue to work with County of Riverside who provides fair housingservices to all unincorporated areas of the county and nonentitlementcities. Fair housing services offered by the County include counselingand information on potential discrimination and landlord/tenantproblems; special assistance for ethnic minorities and singleheadedhouseholds; and bilingual housing literature.Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Redevelopment AgencyGeneral fundContinue to work with the County ofRiverside to provide fair housing services toresidents of San Jacinto.San Jacinto General Plan H32 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT13. Reasonable Accommodation for Housing for Persons withDisabilitiesBoth the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employmentand Housing Act direct local governments to make reasonableaccommodations (i.e. modifications or exceptions) in their zoning lawsand other land use regulations to allow disabled persons an equalopportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.Although existing City practice and custom provide reasonableaccommodation for housing intended for persons with disabilities, theCity does not have a formal policy or procedure for processing suchrequests. The City will establish a formal policy or procedure forprocessing requests for reasonable accommodation administratively inaccordance with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3).Responsible Agency:Financing:Program Objectives:Planning DepartmentDepartment budgetEstablish a formal policy or procedurefor processing requests for reasonableaccommodation by end of FY 06/07.San Jacinto General Plan H33 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONTable of ContentsSectionPageSan Jacinto Planning Area .................................................................................................. I1History of the Community.................................................................................................... I2Vision for the Future of San Jacinto....................................................................................... I4Purpose of the General Plan................................................................................................ I5General Plan Organization and Use..................................................................................... I6Direction to the Future .................................................................................................... I7Supporting Documentation ............................................................................................. I7Community Participation in the General Plan Program............................................................. I8San Jacinto General Plan I i January 2006

INTRODUCTIONList of TablesTablePageI1 Relationship of San Jacinto General Plan Elements to Statemandated Elements................. I6List of FiguresFigurePageI1 San Jacinto Planning Area .............................................................................................. I2San Jacinto General Plan I ii January 2006

INTRODUCTIONIntroduction to the General PlanThe General Plan is the primary longrangeplanning document that guides growth anddevelopment within San Jacinto. In addition, thePlan establishes the community's vision for thefuture and includes goals, policies and programs toachieve that vision.The current San Jacinto General Plan wasoriginally adopted in 1985, and portions havesince been amended to reflect changes in the community. In 2000, theCity Council identified the need to comprehensively update the Plan inorder to address changing economic, environmental, social, legal, andother conditions.Updating the General Plan presents an important and excitingopportunity for San Jacinto to establish and update goals, policies, andimplementation programs to guide the City for the next 10 to 20 years.An update of the General Plan also challenges the community to renewits "vision for the future" and determine the goals, policies andimplementation programs to achieve that vision. The renewed vision forthe future reflects desired changes to promote a sustainable communityand enhance the overall quality of life, as well as emphasize the City'sstrengths and desirable attributes. San Jacinto’s General Plan containsseven chapters, or elements covering topics such as land use, housing,circulation, resource management, noise, public safety, and communityservices and facilities.SAN JACINTOPLANNING AREASan Jacinto is located in western Riverside County about 80 miles eastof Los Angeles, 25 miles north of Temecula, and 90 miles north of SanDiego. Regional access is provided by the Ramona Expressway andState Routes 74 and 79.Figure I1 depicts the planning area for San Jacinto, which includes theCity and adjacent unincorporated land that relates to longrangeplanning for the community. The planning area contains approximately33.2 square miles of land (or about 21,241 gross acres).Approximately onefourth of this area is unincorporated land located tothe north and east of the current City limits.San Jacinto General Plan I1 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONLEGENDCity BoundarySphere of InfluenceRiverside CountyPlanning AreaSources: County of Riverside GIS,City of San Jacinto, USGSGilman Hot SpringsRamona ExwySoboba RdSoboba Hot SpringsRamona BlvdDe Anza DrLyon AveCottonwood AveMain StRiverside County7th StEsplanade AveSan Jacinto St7th StShaver StEsplanade AveMountain AveHemetValle VistaNorth 0 4000 8000 FtFigure I1San Jacinto Planning AreaHISTORY OF THECOMMUNITYThe San Jacinto Valley was first settled by the native Cahuilla peoples,many of whose descendants still live in the valley. The area was firstseen by Europeans when Juan Bautista explored the valley in 1774. Inthe early 1800s, the valley became a cattle ranch for Mission San LuisRey and was named for Saint Hyacinth, or San Jacinto. At this time,Rancho San Jacinto extended from the San Jacinto mountains to presentday Corona. When the mission system was broken up in the 1840s,approximately 35,500 acres of land in the valley was granted to theEstudillo family. As families began to move into the area, Don JoseAntonio Estudillo sold off portions of his holdings and decided to begina town.Many new southern California towns sprang up during the 1870s and1880s as a result of land companies engaged in speculation. The Citywas founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1888, making San Jacintothe oldest incorporated city in Riverside County. San Jacinto’s steadyprogress and growth after incorporation was based on an economicSan Jacinto General Plan I2 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONbase of agriculture, lumber, and tourism. For more than 100 years thefertile valley of the planning area has supported businesses and rancheswith jobs, good resources and bumper crops such as grains apricots,peaches, walnuts, and citrus. In the early 1900s, the local hot springsand mild climate also attracted many visitors and new residents to thearea.San Jacinto continued to grow and prosper throughout the first half ofthe twentieth century, and residential development began in earnestfollowing the end of Word War II. Although, the community at firstattracted many retirees, today residential growth in the community islargely spurred by younger residents who commute to work from as faras Orange and Los Angeles counties. 1 This increased demand forhousing in the community is evidenced in the 62 percent populationincrease between 1990 and 2000. The City continues to offer aplethora of amenities and opportunities for businesses, residents, andtourists, which will spur additional growth and development in the yearsto come. According to the SCAG 2004 RTP Growth Forecast, by 2025the resident population in San Jacinto is expected to reachapproximately 40,000 and the City will offer close to 11,000 jobopportunities.1 Archaeological Associates, Study for the General Plan for the City of SanJacinto, Riverside County, California, August 8, 2001.San Jacinto General Plan I3 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONVISION FOR THE FUTUREOF SAN JACINTOSan Jacinto’s Vision for the Future provides the foundation of theGeneral Plan and an expression of what the community of San Jacintowants to be in the future.Vision for the FutureSan Jacinto is a community that prides itself on its agricultural andhistoric setting by:‣ Preserving the natural assets and historic resources of our valley;‣ Encouraging high quality growth and economic development;‣ Ensuring managed growth and the provision of adequate servicesand facilities at the time development occurs;‣ Maintaining the safety and security of our neighborhoods;‣ Promoting the development of quality educational facilitiesthrough increased cooperation between the City and schooldistricts; and‣ Providing for recreation and healthy lifestyles.The following provides a more detailed description of the conceptsunderlying this Vision.Surrounded by natural beauty, including the mountains and San JacintoRiver, the community of San Jacinto recognizes the value of protectingthe natural resources that contribute to its character and provide ahealthy environment in which to live and work. In combination withthese natural resources are historic resources found throughout the Citythat are also protected and revitalized to create a unique communityoffering a small town quality with recreational and open spaceopportunities for all to enjoy.While striving to protect its natural and historic resources, the communityof San Jacinto also recognizes that additional growth will occur. Toensure that future growth is compatible with and enhances the existingcommunity, San Jacinto encourages quality development that provides arange of land uses, including agriculture, so that residents can live,work, shop, and play in the community. Providing a range of land usesalso ensures that a variety of housing and educational facilities isavailable to meet the needs of all residents as they progress through thevarious stages of life. The City also promotes the development of qualityeducational facilities through increased cooperation between the Cityand school districts.San Jacinto General Plan I4 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONBy attracting light industry and other compatible employmentgeneratingbusinesses to the community and requiring new development to fund itsshare of improvements to public services and facilities, the community ofSan Jacinto ensures the managed growth and fiscal sustainability of theCity. Economic development also builds upon the recreationalopportunities provided by surrounding attractions, such as DiamondValley Lake and the Soboba Reservation. The resulting fiscal wellbeingof the community allows the City to provide the necessary public servicesand infrastructure to meet the needs of existing and future development.San Jacinto is also a community that places greatimportance on community pride and thecontinued safety of its residents and businesses.Both private and public properties are wellmaintained to present a positive image andencourage pride in the community. Communitymembers actively participate in local governmentdecisionmaking processes to help create acommunity in which they are proud to live andwork. The public’s safety and security is protectedby Citysupported law enforcement, fireprotection, and other community programs. While the local circulationsystem is designed to allow the efficient movement of traffic, it isdesigned so in a manner that promotes safety, and the use ofalternatives to the automobile, such as bicycling and walking.PURPOSE OF THEGENERAL PLANCalifornia State law requires each city and county to adopt acomprehensive General Plan to guide the longterm physicaldevelopment of the community. In essence, a City’s General Plan servesas a blueprint for future growth and development. As a blueprint for thefuture, the plan must contain goals, policies, and programs designed toprovide decision makers with a solid basis for decisions related to landuse and development.State law requires the Plan to address at least the following seven issues:land use, circulation, housing, conservation of natural resources,preservation of open space, noise environment, and protection of publicsafety (Section 65302 of the California Government Code). The lawalso allows a city to include in its Plan, other chapters, or elements thatare deemed locally important, such as community services and facilities.The San Jacinto General Plan addresses these required and optionalissues in the following elements:‣ Land Use‣ Community Services andFacilities‣ Circulation‣ Resource Management‣ Public Safety‣ Noise‣ HousingSan Jacinto General Plan I5 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONTable I1 shows the relationship between the seven elements of the SanJacinto General Plan and the Statemandated elements.Table I1Relationship of San Jacinto General Plan Elements to Statemandated ElementsSan JacintoGeneral PlanElementsLand UseCommunityServices andFacilitiesCirculationResourceManagementPublic SafetyNoiseHousingLandUse♦StateMandated General Plan ElementsCirculation Housing Noise Safety Conservation♦♦♦♦♦OpenSpace♦Optional♦GENERAL PLANORGANIZATION AND USEThe General Plan is comprised of this Introduction and 7 elements.Each element is complete in itself, but is an integral part of the GeneralPlan. The General Plan also includes a Glossary (Appendix A). Theelements will help the City achieve its vision for the future. Each of the 7General Plan elements is organized according to the following format:1) Introduction; 2) Issues, Goals and Policies; and 3) Plan. Eachelement also contains a detailed Implementation Program as anAppendix.The Introduction of each element describes the focus and the purpose ofthe element. The Introduction also identifies other related plans andprograms outside of the General Plan that may be used to achievespecific General Plan goals. The relationship of the element to otherGeneral Plan elements is also specified in the Introduction.The Issues, Goals and Policies section of each element contains adescription of identified planning issues and goals and policies relatedto the element topic. The issues, goals, and policies are based on inputreceived from: community workshops; members of the General PlanAdvisory Committee (GPAC); members of the City Council and PlanningCommission; and City staff. The issues represent the opportunities,constraints or concerns that are addressed by the General Plan. Thegoals are overall statements of community desires and are comprised ofbroad statements of purpose or direction. The policies serve as guidesto the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff in reviewingSan Jacinto General Plan I6 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONdevelopment proposals and making other decisions that affect the futuregrowth and development of San Jacinto.Each element also contains a Plan section. The Plan provides anoverview of the City’s course of action to implement the identified goalsand policies. For example, the Land Use Element contains a “Land UsePlan” indicating the types and intensities of land use permitted in SanJacinto. The Circulation Element contains a “Circulation Plan”describing the overall circulation system required to meet thecommunity’s future needs.Each of the seven elements also includes an Implementation Program asan Appendix to the main body of the Element. The ImplementationProgram identifies the specific actions the City will undertake toimplement the goals and policies contained in the elements. Annualreview of the Implementation Program appendices allows the City toadjust programs and planned actions in response to new and refocusedpriorities, annual budget constraints or opportunities, and changes inany physical condition or circumstance in the community (e.g.,occurrence of a natural disaster) without automatically triggering theneed for a General Plan amendment.The Glossary is an appendix of the General Plan (Appendix A) andprovides a set of definitions for technical terms used within the Plan.The organization of the General Plan allows users to turn to the sectionthat interests them and quickly obtain a perspective on the City’s policieson the subject. However, General Plan users should realize that thepolicies in the various elements are interrelated and should be examinedcomprehensively. Policies are presented as written statements, tables,diagrams and maps. All of these policy components must be consideredtogether when making planning decisions.Direction to the FutureSupportingDocumentationThe General Plan provides the way to achieve the future the communityhas identified for itself. Direction is established in the General Planelements to take advantage of opportunities to achieve the community’sgoals. The policies and plans in the elements and the ImplementationProgram provide guidance for dealing with changing conditions andspecific actions to optimize the community potential. The pathestablished in the General Plan is an integrated and innovativeapproach to achieve the vision for the future.Several supporting documents were produced during the development ofthe General Plan, including the Housing Element Technical Report, aBackground Report for the San Jacinto General Plan, and the GeneralPlan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Housing ElementTechnical Report is included as an appendix to the Housing Element.San Jacinto General Plan I7 January 2006

INTRODUCTIONThe other background documents and technical reports, which wereprimarily prepared for issue identification and General Plan and EIRpreparation, are temporal and will become outdated as conditions in thecommunity change. Because of their temporal nature and the length ofthese documents, they have been compiled separately and are availablefor review at City Hall.COMMUNITYPARTICIPATION IN THEGENERAL PLANPROGRAMPublic participation played an important role in updating the GeneralPlan. Because the General Plan reflects community goals andobjectives, citizen input was essential in identifying issues andformulating goals. Public participation in the General Plan preparationprocess occurred through the following methods:‣ Three community workshops that encouraged residents and businesspeople to identify issues to address in the plan; comment onproposed land use, circulation, and housing alternatives; and reviewof the Preliminary Draft General Plan.‣ A series of six workshops with a General Plan Advisory Committee(GPAC) comprising: representatives of the Planning Commissionand other standing commissions and committees; representatives ofthe community at large; and leaders from business within the City.The GPAC formulated a longrange vision for the future and assistedin translating this vision into General Plan issues, goals and policies,as well as suggestions for land use and circulation alternatives. Thepublic was invited to share their comments and concerns with themembers of the GPAC during these workshops.‣ Four joint City Council/Planning CommissionWorkshops, in which the public had the opportunity toaddress decision makers directly regarding issues,goals, and policies and land use, housing, andcirculation alternatives, as well as other generalcomments and concern regarding the General Planupdate.‣ Information provided on the City’s website.‣ Newsletters about the General Plan update program.‣ 45day public review period.‣ Public hearings before the Planning Commission andCity Council.San Jacinto General Plan I8 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Land Use Element.................................................................................. LU1Scope and Content of the Land Use Element................................................................. LU2Related Plans and Programs......................................................................................... LU2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ................................................................ LU6Issues, Goals and PoliciesLand Use PlanBalance of Land Uses .................................................................................................. LU7Manage and Direct Growth ......................................................................................... LU8Environmental Compatibility......................................................................................... LU9Land Use and Circulation Compatibility...................................................................... LU10Downtown Rejuvenation............................................................................................. LU11Resource Preservation................................................................................................ LU12Economic Development ............................................................................................. LU13Community Design.................................................................................................... LU14Balance of Land Uses ................................................................................................ LU16Land Use Classification System................................................................................... LU17Land Use Density and Intensity ................................................................................... LU23Land Use Designations .............................................................................................. LU24Development Capacity............................................................................................... LU29Manage and Direct Growth ....................................................................................... LU31Environmental Compatibility....................................................................................... LU32Land Use and Circulation Compatibility...................................................................... LU32Downtown Rejuvenation............................................................................................. LU35Economic Development ............................................................................................. LU36Resource Preservation and Community Design ............................................................ LU37Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................Appendix LU1San Jacinto General Plan LUi January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTList of TablesTablePageLU1 General Plan and Zoning Consistency Matrix ................................................................ LU4LU2 Land Use Classification System................................................................................... LU18LU3 Land Use Plan........................................................................................................... LU30List of FiguresFigurePageLU1 Land Use Policy Map................................................................................................. LU21LU2 Floor Area Ratio........................................................................................................ LU23LU3 Existing Neighborhood Map....................................................................................... LU33San Jacinto General Plan LUii January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTIntroductionThe Land Use Element is a guide to land useplanning within the City of San Jacinto and affectsmany of the issues addressed in the other GeneralPlan elements. The Land Use Element identifies thetype and location of future land uses within theCity. The specific land uses and their locationwithin the community in turn affect the remainingGeneral Plan elements. For example, the locationand type of land uses outlined in the Land UseElement affect the circulation system that is identified in the CirculationElement, and the allowable density of residential land identified in theLand Use Element affects the Housing Element policies. The land usesidentified in the Land Use Element also reflect the community’s goals forits future form and character.PURPOSE OF THELAND USE ELEMENTState law requires that San Jacinto prepare and adopt a General Plan asa tool for guiding the physical development of the city. The Land UseElement is a mandatory element or chapter of the General Plan.The purpose of the Land Use Element is to describe present and plannedland use activity that has been designed to achieve the community’slongrange goals for the future. The Land Use Element identifies theproposed general distribution, location, and extent of land uses such asresidential, commercial, industrial, public institutional, and open space.The element consists of text, maps, and diagrams that outline the futureland uses within the City and how these uses are integrated with theother General Plan elements and policies. The Land Use Policy Map isa particularly important feature of the element since it shows the locationand types of development within the City. The element also describesthe intensity or density of development within the City. The Land UseElement also addresses the relationship between development andenvironmental quality, potential hazards, and social and economicobjectives.The Land Use Element of the San Jacinto General Plan represents theCity’s desire for longrange changes and enhancements of land uses.The current element and its policies form a continuation with policiesand goals to create a future in which the traditional character of the Cityis preserved and enhanced by new development. Finally, the goals andpolicies contained in this element establish the framework for future landuse planning and decision making in San Jacinto.San Jacinto General Plan LU1 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTSCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE LAND USEELEMENTRELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSThe Land Use Element complies with the requirements of the GeneralPlan Land Use Element mandated in Government Code Section65302(a). The element is comprised of three sections: 1) Introduction,2) Issues, Goals, and Policies, and 3) the Land Use Plan. An appendixto the element comprises the Implementation Program. In the Issues,Goals, and Policies section, major land use issues are identified andrelated goals and policies are established to address these issues. Thegoals, which are overall statements of the community’s desires, arecomprised of broad statements of purpose and direction. The policiesserve as guides for reviewing development proposals, planning facilitiesto accommodate growth, and accomplishing community developmentstrategies. To achieve these goals and policies, a logical, organizedland use pattern is established in the Plan with standards for futurecommunity development. The Plan contains the Land Use Policy Mapthat graphically identifies the planned land uses within San Jacinto. Theland use designations are described, including the type and density ofallowed uses, and a statistical summary of the future land usecomposition is provided. Specific implementation programs for theelement are located in the appendix.There are a number of related plans and programs that are consideredin the formulation, adoption, and implementation of local land usepolicy. Related plans and programs are both local and regional innature. Regional planning agencies, such as the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG) and the Western Riverside Councilof Governments (WRCOG), recognize that planning issues extendbeyond the boundaries of individual cities. Efforts to address regionalplanning issues such as air quality, transportation, affordable housing,and habitat conservation have resulted in the adoption of regionalplans. The form and distribution of development in San Jacinto areaffected by regional plans. Relevant local and regional plans related tothe Land Use Element are discussed briefly in the following sections.San Jacinto General Plan LU2 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTCalifornia EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) andGuidelinesCity of San JacintoZoning OrdinanceCity of San JacintoRedevelopment PlanWestern RiversideCounty Multiple SpeciesHabitat ConservationPlan (MSHCP)SCAG GrowthManagement PlanThe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted by theState legislature in response to a public mandate for thoroughenvironmental analysis of projects that might affect the environment.The provisions of the law and environmental review procedures aredescribed in the CEQA Statutes and the CEQA Guidelines that wereamended in 1998. Implementation of CEQA ensures that during thedecision making stage of development, City officials and the generalpublic will be able to assess the environmental impacts associated withprivate and public development projects.The Zoning Ordinance is the primary implementation tool for the LandUse Element. Together, the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map identifyspecific types of land use, intensity of land use, and development andperformance standards applicable to specific areas and parcels of landwithin the City. Table LU1 illustrates the consistency between theGeneral Plan Land Use designations and the zoning districts.San Jacinto created the San Jacinto and Soboba Springs RedevelopmentPlans in 1983 in accordance with the California CommunityRedevelopment Law to eliminate blight within the designatedredevelopment project area. The City contains a total of 27 projectareas, mainly located within the eastern portion of the Planning Area.With the adoption of Assembly Bill 1290, the Redevelopment Agencyprepared a fiveyear implementation plan in 1999 for theRedevelopment Project Areas. Redevelopment is one of the tools theCity uses to implement policies included in the Land Use Element.The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat ConservationPlan (MSHCP) is one component of an integrated plan that also includesan updated Riverside County General Plan and a TransportationCorridor Plan. The MSHCP provides for the conservation ofapproximately 160 species on 1.25 million acres of land in the rapidlyurbanizing area of Riverside County. The Plan is intended to complywith the guidelines of habitat conservation planning required underSection 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act. The ultimate goal of theplan is the development and management of preserve areas within theurban landscape. The preserve areas and management techniquescontained in the final MSHCP will affect land use planning anddevelopment opportunities within the San Jacinto Planning Area.The SCAG Growth Management Plan recommends methods to directregional growth to minimize traffic congestion and better protectenvironmental quality. The goals of the Growth Management Planinclude balancing jobs and housing. While SCAG has no authority tomandate implementation of its Growth Management Plan, principalgoals have implications for the land use composition of San Jacinto.The SCAG goals are generally reflected throughout all of the GeneralPlan elements, including the Land Use Element.San Jacinto General Plan LU3 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU1General Plan and Zoning Consistency MatrixZoning DesignationGeneral Plan Land UseDesignationOpen Space Land UseDesignationsLight Agricultural (A)Residential AgricultureAccessory Business (RAAB)OneFamily (R1)One Family, 10,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R110,000)One Family, 15,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R115,000)One Family, 20,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R120,000)TwoFamily (R2)General Open Space (OS) X X XOpen Space Recreation (OSR) X X XParks (P) X X X X X X X X X X XResidential Land Use DesignationsEstate Residential (ER) X X X XRural Residential 1 (RR) X X XLow Density Residential (LDR) X X X X XMedium Density Residential (MDR) X X X X X X XHigh Density Residential (HDR) X X X X X X XVery High Density Residential(VHDR)Commercial Land UseDesignationsCommunity Commercial (CC) X X X X XDowntown Commercial (DC) X X X X XRegional Commercial (RC)Industrial Land Use DesignationOffice Park (OP) X XMultiple Family (R3)Downtown Residential (DR)Residential Professional (RP)Downtown (DC)General Commercial (C2)XHeavy Commercial/LimitedIndustrial (CM)Industrial Park (MIP)Light Manufacturing (M1)Residential Trailer (RT)Senior Development (SD)Specific Plan (SP)Planned Unit DevelopmentOverlay (PUD)Controlled Farming Area (CFA)Controlled Development (W2)Urban Reserve Overlay (URO)San Jacinto General Plan LU4 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU1General Plan and Zoning Consistency MatrixZoning DesignationGeneral Plan Land UseDesignationLight Agricultural (A)Residential AgricultureAccessory Business (RAAB)OneFamily (R1)One Family, 10,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R110,000)Business Park (BP) X XOne Family, 15,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R115,000)One Family, 20,000 Sq. Ft.Minimum Lot Size (R120,000)TwoFamily (R2)Industrial (I) X X X X XPublic Institutional Land UseDesignationPublic Institutional (PI) X X XSpecial Land Use DesignationsMultiple Family (R3)Downtown Residential (DR)Residential Professional (RP)Downtown (DC)General Commercial (C2)Heavy Commercial/LimitedIndustrial (CM)Industrial Park (MIP)Light Manufacturing (M1)Residential Trailer (RT)Senior Development (SD)Specific Plan (SP)Planned Unit DevelopmentOverlay (PUD)Controlled Farming Area (CFA)Controlled Development (W2)Urban Reserve Overlay (URO)Specific Plan (Planned CommunityDevelopment (SP)Planned Unit Development (PUD)X X XXSan Jacinto General Plan LU5 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTSouth Coast Air QualityManagement PlanRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSThe South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) mandates avariety of measures to improve air quality. To comply with the AQMP,the Land Use Element organizes land uses in relation to the circulationsystem, promotes commercial and industrial land uses with convenientaccess to transportation, and provides a balanced Land Use Plan thatpromotes a favorable relationship between jobs and housing.According to state planning law, the Land Use Element must beconsistent with the other General Plan Elements. Each element isindependent and all of the elements together comprise the GeneralPlan. All elements of the General Plan are interrelated to a degree, andcertain goals and policies of each element may also address issues thatare the primary subjects of other elements. The integration ofoverlapping issues throughout the General Plan elements provides acomprehensive basis for implementation of plans and programs, andachievement of community goals.The Land Use Element relates very closely to all of the other GeneralPlan elements. This element establishes the planned land use pattern forSan Jacinto based on the historic formation of the City and thecommunity’s vision for the future. Alternatively, the other General Planelements ensure that infrastructure and public facilities are available toaccommodate planned land uses, and that the unique qualities of SanJacinto are safeguarded and enhanced.For example, the Housing Element of the General Plan provides thebasis for construction of a variety of housing types that meet theaffordability requirements and special needs of the community. TheCirculation Element provides a Circulation Plan to accommodateincreased traffic from planned development. The use of alternativetransportation modes and reduction of automobile trips are addressed inthe Circulation Element to meet the transportation demands from newdevelopment, and to mitigate the impact of development on regional airquality and traffic conditions.A number of areas are designated for open space and recreationalpurposes on the Land Use Policy Map. The Community Services andFacilities Element provides policies and plans to maintain and enhanceexisting parks and recreational facilities and to develop new facilities tomeet new demand from population growth. The Resource ManagementElement is also designed to protect natural resources.The Noise and Public Safety Elements ensure that planned land usesidentified in the Land Use Element are compatible and will not result inpublic safety hazards or exposure of people to excessive noise.San Jacinto General Plan LU6 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesThe Land Use Element addresses future land usewithin the community. The Element focuses on howvacant land will be allowed to develop, as well ashow certain developed land may be redevelopedfor other uses.Seven major issues are addressed in the goals,policies, and implementation actions of the LandUse Element. These major issues include: 1)developing a balanced land use pattern to meet community needs; 2)managing and directing future growth within the City so that thecommunity and its neighborhoods are protected and enhanced; 3)ensuring compatible land uses and environmental conditions; 4)promoting compatible, high quality development; 5) rejuvenating thedowntown area; 6) preserving and protecting important cultural, historic,and visual resources within the community; and 7) targeting local andregional economic development opportunities.BALANCE OFLAND USESEvery community requires a mixture of land uses: residential to providehousing for those living within the community; commercial and industrialto provide revenue and employment opportunities for the City’sresidents; public and institutional uses to provide services such aseducation and utilities; and open space and recreational uses for theenjoyment of all. San Jacinto is fortunate to contain housing that isaffordable to the majority of its residents, and has a variety ofopportunities for the development of employment generating uses.Land Use Goal 1: Develop a balanced land use pattern that meetscommunity needs for residential, commercial, industrial, public, andrecreational uses.Policy 1.1: Promote a land use composition in San Jacinto thatprovides a balance or surplus between the generation ofpublic revenues and the cost of providing communityservices and facilities.Policy 1.2: Create housing opportunities that match employmentopportunities within the community.Policy 1.3: Attract light industry and other compatible employmentgenerating businesses.Policy 1.4:Provide public/institutional land use designations anddevelopment standards that encourage the location andoperation of adequate public facilities to serve thecommunity.San Jacinto General Plan LU7 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTPolicy 1.5:Policy 1.6:Plan and designate adequate open space and parkland tomeet the community's parks, open space, and recreationalneeds.Maintain land use designations and regulations that permitthe successful development and operation of public andprivate educational facilities at appropriate locations withinthe planning area.Policy 1.7: Encourage additional retail development to increase salestax revenues and expand the range of services available tothe community.Policy 1.8: Encourage the development of business parks and officeparks to expand the number and type of job opportunitiesin San Jacinto.Policy 1.9:Support the provision of outdoor gathering places such asplazas, greens and squares to strengthen social interactionand provide visual relief in developed areas.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU1, LU2, LU3MANAGE ANDDIRECT GROWTHSan Jacinto, as well the surrounding region, has experienced substantialgrowth over the past 20 years. Growth projections show that this trendis expected to continue during the next two decades. New developmentbrings change and a changing community character. While recognizingthat change is inevitable, the community can plan and guide futuredevelopment that complements the existing community and protects andenhances the existing character found in San Jacinto and itsneighborhoods.Land Use Goal 2: Manage and direct growth so that the community andits neighborhoods are protected and enhanced.Policy 2.1: Assure that new development is complementary to theexisting character of the City.Policy 2.2: Encourage infill development to be consistent with andcomplement the bulk, scale, intensity, and character of theexisting surroundings.Policy 2.3: Ensure that development corresponds to the provision ofcommunity services and facilities and new developmentfunds its share of improvements (e.g., parks, schools, trails,utilities).Policy 2.4: Ensure that adequate infrastructure and public services areprovided in concert with development so that no negativeSan Jacinto General Plan LU8 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTfiscal or service impact occurs as a result of new development.Policy 2.5: Preserve and enhance the quality of San Jacinto’sneighborhoods by restricting or abating nonconformingbuildings and uses.Policy 2.6:Policy 2.7:Policy 2.8:Annex land within the sphere of influence prior to itsdevelopment to ensure development is compatible withthat in San Jacinto.Locate retail and commercial land uses along majorcirculation routes at major intersections where there ismaximum access and visibility.Direct higher density housing and higher intensityemployment around commercial uses and job centers neartransit nodes and areas served by a welldevelopedtransportation network.Policy 2.9: Where feasible and beneficial to the City and its residents,encourage the joint use of public facilities.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU4, LU5, LU6,LU7ENVIRONMENTALCOMPATIBILITYCertain features of San Jacinto, such as hillsides, fault lines, and floodplains, pose risks to future development. Through proper land useplanning, the community can identify these sensitive areas and reducepotential environmental impacts by matching development ordesignating areas for environmentally compatible land uses.Land Use Goal 3: Foster development in San Jacinto that ensures thecompatibility of land uses with environmental conditions.Policy 3.1: Limit development in the hillsides, ridgelines, flood plains,and other high risk areas.Policy 3.2:Policy 3.3:Policy 3.4:Explore methods to preserve areas of severe naturalhazards, such as landslides, ground subsidence,liquefaction, and flooding as open space.Permit the jointuse of preserve areas and easements suchas seismic faults and drainage basins for open space andrecreational uses.Preserve prominent ridgelines by restricting developmenton slopes of 40% or higher.San Jacinto General Plan LU9 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTRelated Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU3, LU8, LU9,LU10LAND USE ANDCIRCULATIONCOMPATIBILITYSan Jacinto is primarily a residential community and will continue tohave a substantial portion of its land devoted to housing. While the Cityrequires a comprehensive circulation system and revenue generated bycommercial, industrial, and agricultural uses to support the needs of thecommunity, these roadways and nonresidential land uses must becompatible with the existing community. Land uses such as open spacecan be used to buffer residential areas from nonresidential uses. Landuse designations can also limit the type of industrial and commercialactivities that may occur to those that are most compatible withresidential areas, as well as limit the type and amount of residential useslocated adjacent to major roadways.Land Use Goal 4: Promote highquality development that ensurescompatibility with surrounding land uses and major transportationcorridors.Policy 4.1: Evaluate the compatibility of new development withsurrounding uses when reviewing development proposalsand designing the circulation system improvements.Policy 4.2: Ensure that new development is compatible with thephysical characteristics of the site, surrounding land uses,and available public infrastructure.Policy 4.3: Maximize commercial, retail, and employmentopportunities along the City's major corridors andintersections, including the SR79, the RamonaExpressway, Sanderson, and Cottonwood.Policy 4.4:Ensure new development provides roadways that meet theCity's standards based on the classifications shown in theCirculation Master Plan and the level of traffic expected tobe generated by the proposed project.Policy 4.5: Minimize the number of vehicular access points on majorcorridors by using reciprocal access agreements wheneverfeasible.Policy 4.6: Enhance pedestrian access both within shopping centersand to and from commercial uses to reduce vehicle tripsgenerated within the City.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU8, LU11, LU12, LU13San Jacinto General Plan LU10 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTDOWNTOWNREJUVENATIONThe downtown area is the traditional core of the City. The area is ahistoric focal point for the community and is pedestrianfriendly, whichencourages people to walk from destination to destination. With newdevelopment drawing commercial activities away from the downtownarea, there is a need for the rejuvenation of the downtown, building onthe numerous opportunities offered.Land Use Goal 5: Rejuvenate San Jacinto’s downtown area.Policy 5.1: Support the location and retention of appropriate, smallerscale localserving and visitororiented businesses withinthe downtown area.Policy 5.2: Work with others to refurbish and reuse older buildings formixeduse residential, commercial, and office uses.Policy 5.3:Policy 5.4:Policy 5.5:Encourage mixed use developments that provide welldesigned, higher density residential development over nonresidentialuses.Encourage projects that offer pedestrian scaled designsand walkability to reduce vehicle trips and parkingdemand within the downtown.Maintain and rejuvenate public and private properties inthe downtown area through activities such as codeenforcement, weed abatement, and trash removal.Policy 5.6: Remove constraints to commercial activities in thedowntown areas, such as the lack of parking and lack ofspace for expansion of building floor area.Policy 5.7: Rejuvenate residential neighborhoods that surround thedowntown to encourage more aesthetically pleasingdevelopment and community activity in the central core ofthe City.Policy 5.8:Policy 5.9:Emphasize and enhance the downtown area's culturalresources and historical environment.Encourage project amenities that enhance the pedestrianenvironment, such as tree plantings, pedestrianscaledsigns and lighting, street furniture, and sidewalkimprovements throughout the downtown.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU14, LU15, LU16, LU17San Jacinto General Plan LU11 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTRESOURCEPRESERVATIONThe community of San Jacinto has a long history, beginning before thearrival of European settlers when the Luiseños lived within the SanJacinto area. Archaeological remains from this period have been foundthroughout the City and sphere of influence. Historical districts andstructures located within the City’s boundary, such as the EstudilloMansion and Victorian houses, are remains of the City’s historic past.Along with evidence of its historic past, the visual character of thecommunity is defined by the surrounding agricultural resources andmountain views. Future development should be compatible with thepreservation of these resources.Land Use Goal 6: Preserve and protect the City’s cultural, historic,agricultural, and visual resources.Policy 6.1: Balance the benefits of development with potential impactsto existing cultural resources.Policy 6.2: Identify, designate, and protect buildings, districts, andsites of historic importance within San Jacinto.Policy 6.3:Policy 6.4:Use landscaping for screening, solar control, parking lotshade, and other beautification purposes throughout theCity.Encourage outdoor gathering spaces, such as miniparksand plazas that encourage social interaction and alsoenhance the visual character of the community.Policy 6.5: Encourage the use of project design features that reduceimpacts to important local and regional environmentalresources.Policy 6.6: Identify funding programs to assist private property ownersin the preservation of historic resources.Policy 6.7: Preserve and enhance public views of the mountains andhillsides and other scenic vistas.Policy 6.8: Preserve large groupings of trees, rock outcroppings, andother valuable scenic resources.Policy 6.9: Protect valuable agricultural resources and encourage thecontinuation of agricultural activities.Policy 6.10: Promote the maintenance of private and public propertiesto enhance the visual appearance of the community.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU19, LU20, LU21San Jacinto General Plan LU12 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTECONOMICDEVELOPMENTIn order to maintain a fiscally healthy and balanced economy, a strongeconomic development program is needed for the community.Economic development is influenced by almost everything the City does,including maintaining a high quality environment, improving parks andenhancing public safety, and improving streets and other physicalinfrastructure, which are intricately connected to activities of outsideagencies and organizations such as schools, utilities, andtelecommunications.In addition, the City is fortunate to be located in close proximity to thenewly completed Diamond Valley Reservoir and the Soboba IndianReservation. Both of these facilities offer economic developmentopportunities for the community since some people traveling to eachlocation may pass through the City. By coordinating development effortswith these facilities, the community of San Jacinto can formulate a planto benefit from the increase in area visitors. A City economicdevelopment program needs to address all of these factors to besuccessful.Land Use Goal 7: Capitalize on the City's many economic developmentopportunities to promote a strong and economically healthy community.Policy 7.1:Promote the economic stability of the San Jacinto Area byencouraging diversification of the City’s commercial andindustrial base by:‣ Encouraging a variety of industries to locate in SanJacinto, including retail, high technology,manufacturing, and professional services in order topromote the development of a mixed economic base;and‣ Encouraging the expansion of existing businesses ifpossible and extending efforts at business retention.Policy 7.2: Ensure that State Route 79 provides the maximumeconomic benefits to the local economy by encouragingappropriate development along the corridor and at majorinterchanges.Policy 7.3: Target the potential benefits from the Diamond ValleyReservoir and gaming and entertainment uses of theSoboba Indian Reservation by promoting the recreationalopportunities available in the San Jacinto area.Policy 7.4:Support the development of visitororiented activities andbusinesses that build upon the opportunities provided bythe Diamond Valley Reservoir and the Soboba IndianReservation.San Jacinto General Plan LU13 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTPolicy 7.5:Pursue a variety of public and nonprofit funding sourcesto fund community rejuvenation and redevelopmentactivities.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU22Land Use Goal 8: Promote a growing and skilled labor force that willattract a range of jobs and wage levels to satisfy the employment andincome needs of the City’s labor force through all cycles of theeconomy.Policy 8.1:Promote the development of a broad range of skill andwage levels in job opportunities in san Jacinto throughexpanded commercial, office, business park, and industrialfacilities.Policy 8.2: Promote training, educational and labor support programsthat enhance the quality of the area’s labor force, andassist them in obtaining new employment opportunities.Policy 8.3: Develop collaborative relationships between private andpublic entities to affect and maintain a comprehensive andcoordinated economic development process.Policy 8.4:Support the location of local and regional serving medicalfacilities in San Jacinto.Related Land Use Element Implementation Programs: LU22COMMUNITY DESIGNSan Jacinto is expected to experience continued growth over the next fewdecades. It is important that new development and redevelopmentactivities be planned and designed in a manner that enhances thecommunity’s quality of life. Comprehensive policies, standards, andguidelines to encourage thoughtful community design should beimplemented.Land Use Goal 9: Encourage thoughtful community design thatenhances San Jacinto’s quality of life.Policy 9.1:Policy 9.2:Ensure new development is compatible with its naturalsurroundings and the built environment in terms ofarchitecture, scale, grading, and massing.Encourage development that respects and enhances theValley’s rich history and pastoral setting.Policy 9.3: Support pedestrianfriendly and pedestrianscaleddevelopment that encourages more social interaction andSan Jacinto General Plan LU14 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTless automobile use, including mixed use and clustereddevelopments.Policy 9.4:Policy 9.5:Policy 9.6:Policy 9.7:Policy 9.8:Provide public spaces and activity centers that encouragesocial involvement, physical activity, and community pride.Support “green” and “sustainable” developments thatrespect and conserve the region’s important resources.Require the use and maintenance of extensive landscapingin new development and redevelopment projects tobeautify the surroundings, screen outdoor uses, provideshade, establish pedestrian paths, buffer incompatible landuses, and provide visual interest.Encourage public art, such as murals, sculptures, creativestreet furniture, and fountains in new public and privatedevelopments.Develop and enforce development standards and designguidelines that provide clear yet flexible direction forachieving quality community design in new developmentand redevelopment projects throughout the community.Related Land Use Implementation Programs: LU6, LU11, LU17, LU19San Jacinto General Plan LU15 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLand Use PlanSan Jacinto is a city that has recently experiencedsubstantial growth and has the need to plan for thecontinued expansion of urban development. Thenature and character of existing development, thedesire for greater economic development, plannedinfrastructure capacity, and the desire to avoiddevelopment in areas that contain sensitiveenvironmental resources or pose a risk to the publichealth and safety, all have an influence on thedevelopment of land use policy and planning for future land use.Natural and human made corridors located through the community alsoaffect land use planning in San Jacinto. The San Jacinto River,surrounding ridgelines, and existing and planned roadways formconstraints to development, but also provide a variety of opportunities.While limiting development in the flood plain, the San Jacinto Riverprovides recreational opportunities and adds to the character of thecommunity. The major roadways create physical barriers and aresources of noise, but they also provide access to the City and carrycustomers to existing and planned commercial uses and businesscenters.The Land Use Plan describes the approach that will be used to buildupon the community’s history of sound planning. The Plan addressesthe issues identified in the previous section of the Element. The goalsand policies described in that section provide the basis for the Plan andare supported by approaches to maintain an advantageous balanceamong land uses, manage and direct growth, reduce the risk toresidents from natural hazards, ensure that new development iscompatible with surrounding land uses and circulation system,rejuvenate the downtown area, preserve and protect important culturaland natural resources, and implement a strong economic developmentstrategy.BALANCE OFLAND USESThe variety of land uses within San Jacinto affects the balance betweenthe generation of public revenues and the provision of public facilitiesand services, as well as the balance between local residential andemployment opportunities. Achieving and maintaining a balance ofland uses can ensure fiscal stability and also create a desirablecommunity in which people can work, shop, reside, and enjoy a rangeof recreational opportunities.The San Jacinto Planning Area includes a mixture of existing urbandevelopment, mainly within the City limits, and undeveloped agriculturalSan Jacinto General Plan LU16 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTand vacant lands within the unincorporated portion of the PlanningArea. While some of the undeveloped lands are identified forpreservation for open space uses, the majority of the undevelopedPlanning Area is identified for future development. The Land Use Planidentifies the appropriate land use composition for these areas topromote a balance between the generation of public revenues and thecost of providing public facilities and services.Implementation of the Land Use Plan will also assist in creating abalance between the number of jobs and housing units within the City.A balance between jobs and housing allows some people to live andwork within the same community. This results in a reduction of traffic,thereby reducing the level of air pollution and improving the quality oflife for the community.San Jacinto is located within a housing rich subregion. The City hasidentified undeveloped land that is appropriately located for employmentgenerating uses. The City will implement the Land Use Plan to assurethat a balance of land uses occurs, maintaining fiscal stability and animproved jobs/housing balance.LAND USECLASSIFICATION SYSTEMThe Land Use Policy Map (Figure LU1) illustrates the various types anddistribution of land uses planned for San Jacinto. The land useclassification system includes 17 land use designations as presented inTable LU2. These land use designations identify the types and nature ofdevelopment allowed in particular locations depicted on the Land UsePolicy Map.The residential category includes five designations that allow for a rangeof housing types and densities. The nonresidential categories include avariety of designations, such as community commercial, downtowncommercial, business park, and industrial to promote a wide range ofrevenue and employment generating businesses. Other nonresidentialdesignations include public institutional and open space.San Jacinto General Plan LU17 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU2Land Use Classification SystemLand Use Designation and Summary DescriptionOpen Space Land Use DesignationsMaximumDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orMaximum FAR 1AverageDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orAverage FAR 1GENERAL OPEN SPACE (OS) General open space and open space for theconservation of natural and scenic resources and the protection ofpublic and property from natural hazards. Residential uses arepermitted at a maximum density of one dwelling unit per 40 acres.Park and outdoor recreational uses permitted at a maximum intensityof 0.10\x0.025 du/acre0.10 FAR0.017 du/acre0.001 FAROPEN SPACE RECREATION (OSR). Outdoor recreational facilities,including golf courses, swimming schools, tennis clubs and equestrianclubs.0.10 0.10PARKS (P). Passive and active recreation sites operated by the City andregional agencies.0.15 0.10Residential Land Use DesignationsESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER). Allows a maximum of 1 detached single familydwelling unit per 2 acres. Appropriate for rural areas andpreservation of hillside and scenic resources.0.5 0.4RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR). Allows a maximum of 2 detached singlefamilydwelling unit per acre, small agricultural operations and ruralorientedresidences.2.0 1.5LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR). Allows a maximum of 5 dwelling unitsper acre. Singlefamily detached residential development.2.15.0 4.0MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) Allows up to 10 dwelling units peracre for the development of single family attached and detached units,duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, condominiums, as well asmobilehome parks.5.110.0 6.0HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR). Allows up to 14 dwelling units peracre. Multifamily housing, including garden style units, apartments,condominiums, townhouses, as well as mobilehome parks.10.114.0 11.0VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (VHDR). Allows up to 22 dwelling unitsper acre. Intended for apartments.18.022.0 20.0San Jacinto General Plan LU18 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU2Land Use Classification SystemLand Use Designation and Summary DescriptionCommercial Land Use DesignationsMaximumDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orMaximum FAR 1AverageDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orAverage FAR 1COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC). Allows a maximum FAR of 0.40. Broadrange of service and retail commercial activities at various intensities.Offices uses may also be considered appropriate for provision ofservices and employmentgenerating purposes.0.40 0.25DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (DC). Allows a maximum FAR of 2.0 forcommercial uses. Also allows a maximum residential density of 5dwelling units per acre to allow for a mix of residential andcommercial uses. Commercial and residential uses with strongpedestrian orientation that enhances the City’s small town character.5.0 du/acre2.0 FAR1.0 du/acre0.75 FARREGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC). Allows a maximum FAR of 0.5 forcommercial uses designed to attract regional traffic, including big boxretail, auto dealerships, and visitororiented commercial uses.0.5 0.3Industrial Land Use DesignationOFFICE PARK (OP). Allows a maximum FAR of 0.35. Singletenant andmultitenant offices, including legal, medical, financial, administrative,and general business.0.35 0.25BUSINESS PARK. (BP). Allows a maximum FAR of 0.35. Warehousingand storage, R & D, corporate, high technology and general business.0.35 0.25INDUSTRIAL (I). Allows a maximum FAR of 0.40. Variety of industrial andmanufacturing activities that do not generate significant amounts ofpollution.0.40 0.30Public Institutional Land Use DesignationPUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (PI). Existing and planned publicly owned propertyand facilities, including the Eastern Municipal Water District properties.Allows a maximum FAR of 0.50.0.50 0.05Special Land Use DesignationsSPECIFIC PLAN (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) (SP). A Specific Plan isrequired for all projects of 100 acres or more. A SP must includedetailed regulations, conditions and programs for development.Permitted densities/uses are based on underlying General Plandesignation per parcel.Varies**Varies**Varies**Varies**San Jacinto General Plan LU19 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU2Land Use Classification SystemLand Use Designation and Summary DescriptionPLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD). A Planned Unit Developmentdesignation is recommended for all residential projects between fiveand 100 acres within the Planning Area. A Planned Unit Developmentmust include detailed regulations, conditions and programs fordevelopment. The permitted densities in a PUD are based on theunderlying General Plan designation by parcel.CENTER CITY (CC). The Center City overlay designation is applied to anapproximately 1,500acre area in San Jacinto’s urban core.Development in these areas will be subject to additional design anddevelopment standards intended to help revitalize the downtown area.MaximumDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orMaximum FAR 1Varies**AverageDwelling UnitsPer Net Acre orAverage FAR 1Varies**1 FAR = floor area ratio.** Density allowed depends on underlying General Plan designations and Zoning.San Jacinto General Plan LU20 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTBack of figure lu1San Jacinto General Plan LU22 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLAND USE DENSITY ANDINTENSITYThis element uses certain terminology to describe the 19 land usedesignations. The term density is used for residential uses and refers to thepopulation and development capacity of residential land. Density isdescribed in terms of dwelling units per net acre of land (du/net acre).Development intensity, which applies primarily to nonresidential uses, refersto the extent of development on a parcel of land or lot (i.e., the totalbuilding footage, building height, the floor area ratio, and/or the percent oflot coverage). Intensity is often used to describe nonresidentialdevelopment levels; but in a broader sense, intensity is also used to expressoverall levels of both residential and nonresidential development types.Floor area ratio (FAR) represents the ratio between the total gross floor areaof all buildings on a lot and the total area of that lot. The FAR controls theintensity of use on a lot. FAR is determined by dividing the gross floor areaof all buildings on a lot by the land area of that lot. For example, a 20,000square foot building on a 40,000 square foot lot yields a FAR of 0.50. A0.50 FAR allows a single story building which covers 50 percent of the lot,or a twostory building with reduced lot coverage. Figure LU2 depicts thecalculations of FAR.Figure LU2Floor Area RatioSan Jacinto General Plan LU23 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTState General Plan law requires that the Land Use Element indicate themaximum densities and intensities permitted within the Land Use Plan.Table LU2 lists each of the land use designations shown on the LandUse Policy Map and provides a corresponding indication of maximumdensity or intensity of development. Maximum allowable developmenton individual parcels of land is governed by these measures of density orintensity.Many parcels in the community have not been developed to theirmaximum density or intensity and in the future, maximum developmentas described in this Element can be expected to occur only on a limitednumber of parcels. For this reason, the table also includes the averageoverall level of development within each land use designation within thePlanning Area. These average levels of development represent ananticipated overall density and intensity of development for the PlanningArea and are, therefore, less than the absolute maximum allowed for anindividual parcel of land. The average levels are for planning purposesonly and do not represent the maximum level of development that couldoccur.The overall future development of the City is anticipated to occur at theaverage level of density or intensity indicated in Table LU2.Development at an intensity or density between the average andmaximum will often occur where projects offer exceptional designquality, important public amenities or benefits, or other factors thatpromote important goals and policies of the General Plan.LAND USE DESIGNATIONSAll land in the San Jacinto Planning Area is assigned one of the 19 landuse designations described below:Open Space DesignationsGeneral Open Space (OS): The Open Space designation allows for:open space areas; hiking, biking and equestrian trails; outdoorrecreation; and extremely low density singlefamily dwellings. Thisdesignation provides for the conservation of natural and scenicresources and the protection of property from natural hazards. Themaximum allowable density is 1.0 unit per 40 net acres and the averagedensity is 1.0 dwelling unit per 60 net acres. The maximum intensity ofdevelopment is a FAR of 0.10, with an average intensity of a FAR of0.001. Park and outdoor recreational uses are permitted at themaximum intensity of 0.10.Open Space – Recreation (OSR): The Open Space Recreationdesignation provides for outdoor recreational facilities, including golfcourses, swimming schools, tennis clubs, equestrian clubs andSan Jacinto General Plan LU24 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTcaretaker facilities. The maximum and average intensity of developmentis a FAR of 0.10.Parks (P): The Park designation allows for passive and active recreationsites operated by the City and regional agencies. These parks mayinclude areas for active sports play, including large multipurpose fieldsfor community events and informal recreation, sports fields and courts,concessions, tot lots, picnic areas, support facilities, and caretakerfacilities.The maximum intensity of development is a FAR of 0.15 and an averageintensity of a FAR of 0.10.Residential DesignationsEstate Residential (ER): The Estate Residential land use designationprovides for the development of very low density singlefamily dwellingsand accessory buildings. The ER designation is generally most suitablein rural areas and areas where scenic and natural resources should beprotected, or where natural hazards limit development potential. Usessuch as mobile and modular homes, public facilities, and other uses thatare compatible with and oriented toward serving the needs of estatesinglefamily neighborhoods may also be allowed. Horses are allowedin this area.This designation allows a maximum of 1.0 unit per two net acres ofland, with an average density of one dwelling units per 2.5 net acres ofland. The maximum density of this land use designation may beexceeded to complement General Plan Housing Element policy inaccordance with the density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of theCalifornia Code of Regulations and as an incentive for planneddevelopments.Rural Residential (RR): The Rural Residential land use designationprovides for the development of low density detached singlefamilydwellings and accessory buildings. The RR designation is generally mostsuitable in areas that consist of small agricultural operations and ruralorientedresidences. Horses and other farm animals are allowed inthese areas. Uses such as mobile and modular homes, public facilities,and other uses which are compatible with and oriented toward servingthe needs of rural singlefamily neighborhoods may also be allowed.This designation allows a maximum of 2.0 dwelling units per net acre,with an average density of 1.5 dwelling units per net acre. Themaximum density of this land use designation may be exceeded toSan Jacinto General Plan LU25 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTcomplement General Plan Housing Element policy in accordance withthe density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of the California Code ofRegulations and as an incentive for planned developments.Low Density Residential (LDR): The LDR designation is primarily forsinglefamily detached residential uses and accessory buildings. Usessuch as mobile and modular homes, townhomes and condos, publicfacilities, and other uses which are compatible with and oriented towardserving the needs of low density singlefamily neighborhoods may alsobe allowed.This designation allows a maximum density of 5.0 dwelling units per netacre, with an average density of 4.0 dwelling units per net acre. Themaximum density of this land use designation may be exceeded tocomplement General Plan Housing Element policy in accordance withthe density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of the California Code ofRegulations and as an incentive for planned developments.Medium Density Residential (MDR): The MDR land use designationallows for a range of housing types including singlefamily attached anddetached units, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, condominiums,townhouses, and mobilehome parks, as well as accessory structures.Uses such as mobile and modular homes, second dwelling units, publicfacilities, and other uses which are compatible with and oriented towardserving the needs of medium density neighborhoods may also beallowed.This designation allows a maximum density of 10.0 dwelling units pernet acre, with an average density of 6.0 units per net acre. Themaximum density of this land use designation may be exceeded tocomplement General Plan Housing Element policy in accordance withthe density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of the California Code ofRegulations and as an incentive for planned developments.High Density Residential (HDR): The High Density Residential land usedesignation provides for a variety of multifamily housing types,including: garden style units, apartments, condominiums, townhouses,and mobilehome parks. Uses such as mobile and modular homes,second dwelling units, public facilities, and others which are compatiblewith and oriented toward serving the needs of high density singlefamilyneighborhoods may also be allowed.This designation allows a maximum density of 14.0 dwelling units pernet acre, with an average density of 11.0 units per net acre. Themaximum density of this land use designation may be exceeded toSan Jacinto General Plan LU26 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTcomplement General Plan Housing Element policy in accordance withthe density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of the California Code ofRegulations and as an incentive for planned developments.Very High Density Residential (VHDR). The VHDR land use designationis intended primarily for apartment units, senior housing, and housingaffordable to lower and moderate income families.This designation allows a maximum density of 22.0 dwelling units pernet acre, with an average density of 20.0 units per net acre. Themaximum density of this land use designation may be exceeded tocomplement General Plan Housing Element policy in accordance withthe density bonus provisions of Section 65915 of the California Code ofRegulations and as an incentive for planned developments.Commercial DesignationsCommunity Commercial (CC): The Community Commercial land usedesignation provides for a variety of retail and serviceoriented businessactivities, including offices uses, at various intensities to serve the localcommunity and population, as well as the broader market area. Themaximum intensity of development is a FAR of 0.40, with an averageintensity of a FAR of 0.25.Downtown Commercial (DC): The Downtown Commercial land usedesignation allows for a variety of commercial uses with a strongpedestrian orientation and design that enhances the City’s small towncharacter. Mixed commercial, office, and residential development(residential uses above commercial uses) is also permitted in the DCdesignation. The maximum intensity of development is a FAR of 2.0, withan average intensity of a FAR of 0.75. A maximum of 5.0 dwelling unitsper net acre is permitted, with an average density of 1.0 unit per netacre.Regional Commercial (RC): The Regional Commercial land usedesignation provides for large scale commercial development with retail,entertainment, and or service uses of a scale and function to serve aregional market. This designation is applied to areas that areconsidered suitable for the development of new Regional Commercialuses. Uses allowed in the RC category include hotels, auto sales, autorepair, auto repair related uses, “big box” retail, factory outlets, andmovie theaters. The maximum intensity of development is a FAR of0.50, with an average intensity of a FAR of 0.30.San Jacinto General Plan LU27 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTIndustrial DesignationsOffice Park (OP): The Office Park designation provides for employmentand community serving uses including singletenant and multitenantoffices that include professional, legal, medical, financial, administrative,research and development, corporate and general business offices, andother supporting uses. Also included are small convenience or servicecommercial activities intended to meet the needs ofthe onsite employee population. Other uses that aredetermined to be compatible with the primary usesmay also be allowed. The maximum intensity ofdevelopment is a FAR of 0.35, with an averageintensity of a FAR of 0.25.Business Park (BP): The Business Park designationprovides for singletenant and multitenant offices thatinclude primarily employment generating uses such asresearch and development, corporate headquartersand offices, high technology, product development,and general business. Also included are small convenience or servicecommercial activities intended to meet the needs of the onsite employeepopulation. Other uses that are determined to be compatible with theprimary uses may also be allowed. The maximum intensity ofdevelopment is a FAR of 0.35, with an average intensity of a FAR of0.25.Industrial (I): The Industrial designation allows for a variety of lowpollutingand nonpolluting industrial and manufacturing activities,including limited regional and subregional commercial activities thatare nonpolluting and which can coexist compatibly with surroundingland uses. Allowable uses include research and development, lightmanufacturing and processing, large single tenant distribution and sales,automobile sales and leasing, offices, warehousing and storage, hightechnology production, and related uses. Other uses that aredetermined to be compatible with primary uses may also be allowed.The maximum intensity of development is a FAR of 0.40, with anaverage intensity of a FAR of 0.30.Public Institutional DesignationPublic Institutional (PI): The Public Institutional designation provides forpublicly owned properties and facilities including, schools, fire stations,police stations, community centers, utility substations, water facilities,administrative offices and City government office complexes. Other usesthat are determined to be compatible with primary uses may also beallowed. The maximum intensity of development is a FAR of 0.50, withan average intensity of a FAR of 0.05.San Jacinto General Plan LU28 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTSpecial DesignationsSpecific Plan (Planned Community Development) (SP): A Specific Plan isrequired for all projects of 100 acres or more. A SP must includedetailed regulations, conditions and programs for development.Permitted densities/uses are based on underlying zoning per parcel. Thefuture Gateway Specific Plan is described in more detail below.Gateway Specific Plan (SPG) Overlay: The 1,700acre GatewaySpecific Plan area is strategically located around the SR79 and theRamona Expressway corridor. As the primary entryway to SanJacinto from the north, extensive scenic views of the City and theValley are available from this area. A specific plan is beingdeveloped for this area that will help the City achieve its goals forproviding additional quality employment, civic, and housingopportunities in this area. Although the Gateway Specific Plan willfurther refine the land uses in this area, the projected breakdown ofland uses in the Gateway Specific Plan area is as follows:‣ Regional Commercial – 15% of net area‣ Office Park – 30% of net area‣ Business Park – 35% of net area‣ Residential – 20% of net areaPlanned Unit Development (PUD): A Planned Unit Developmentdesignation is recommended for all residential projects between five and100 acres within the Planning Area. A Planned Unit Development mustinclude detailed regulations, conditions and programs for development.The permitted densities in a PUD are based on the underlying zoning byparcel.Center City (CC): The Center City overlay designation is applied to anapproximately 1,500acre area in San Jacinto’s urban core.Development in these areas will be subject to additional design anddevelopment standards intended to help revitalize the downtown area.DEVELOPMENT CAPACITYThe Land Use Plan for San Jacinto includes average levels of residentialand nonresidential development, where all land in the Planning Area isdeveloped according to the Plan. The average levels of developmentestablish a capacity for the Land Use Plan that is expressed as estimatesof total dwelling units, total population, and total square footage of nonresidentialdevelopment in the future.Table LU3 provides a breakdown of land uses within San Jacinto forpurposes of identifying the estimated development buildout of the LandUse Plan per the average development densities and intensities identifiedin Table LU3.San Jacinto General Plan LU29 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTTable LU-3Development CapacityAssumptionsProjected Non-Maximum Average 1Projected ResidentialDU/acre FAR DU/acre FAR Net Dwelling Square Feet Projected ProjectedLand UseAcres Units (1000s) Population 1 EmployeesOpen Space DesignationsGeneral Open Space (OS) 0.025 0.1 0.017 0.001 4,259 72 186 208 93Open Space – Recreation (OS-R) 0.1 0.01 515 0 224 0 112Parks (P) 0.15 0.01 525 0 23 0 11Residential DesignationsEstate Residential (ER) 0.5 0.4 401 160 0 460 0Rural Residential (RR) 2.0 1.5 1,030 1,545 0 4,433 0Low Density Residential (LDR) 5.0 4.0 5,510 22,038 0 63,249 0Medium Density Residential (MDR) 10.0 6.0 1,689 10,138 0 29,090 0High Density Residential (HDR) 14.0 11.0 175 1,925 0 5,525 0Very High Density Residential (VHDR) 22.0 20.0 70 1,400 0 4,018 0Commercial DesignationsCommunity Commercial (CC) 0.4 0.25 945 0 10,287 0 12,344Downtown Commercial (DC) 5.0 2.0 1.0 0.75 36 36 1,178 103 2,355Regional Commercial (RC) 0.5 0.3 0 0 0 0 0Industrial DesignationsProfessional Office (PO) 0.35 0.25 0 0 0 0 0Business Park (BP) 0.35 0.25 30 0 331 0 232Industrial (I) 0.4 0.3 349 0 4,558 0 3,190Public/Institutional DesignationsPublic/Institutional (PI) 0.5 0.05 844 0 1,838 0 1,838Special DesignationsGateway Specific Plan Area (SP-G) 0.35 0.25 1,488 0 2 16,199 0 2 11,339Central City Overlay 3 Not applicable. 1,492 0 0 0 0TOTAL 18,414 37,312 37,044 107,086 31,514Notes: 1 – estimated persons per household = 2.87. 2 – residential units (and thus population) determined by approved Specific Plan. 3 – Although totalacreage is presented, as an overlay, acreage and buildout assumptions are already assumed through the mixture of underlying land use designations and shouldnot be double-counted.Table is in net acres. Net acres = 0.875 Multiplied by gross acres.San Jacinto General Plan LU-30 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTThe degree to which the estimated capacity exceeds projectedpopulation is referred to as “overage”. Some overage is desirable tomake allowances for inevitable small pockets of undevelopable land, toallow for difficulty in recognizing development trends in completelyvacant areas, to allow for unforeseen need for public utilities, and torecognize that some owners will maintain their land in an undevelopedstate beyond the time span of the Plan. The Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG) has recommended that Plancapacity should be at least 1.20 to 1.25 times the projected population.For the San Jacinto Planning Area, SCAG’s projected population in2030 is approximately 42,738. San Jacinto has more than enoughvacant developable land to accommodate this projected populationgrowth.MANAGE AND DIRECTGROWTHThe San Jacinto region has experienced great levels of growth over theyears, with the population increasing about 60 percent between 1990and 2000. To preserve the character of the community and provideadequate levels of public services to new development and residents,growth should be managed and directed.One of the ways that City plans for growth in the community is throughits “Neighborhood Planning Concept”. The existing City has beenbroken into thirteen neighborhoods, as depicted in Figure LU3. Thecurrently recognized neighborhoods include:‣ Heritage‣ California‣ DeAnza‣ Ramona‣ Alessandro‣ Spice Ranch‣ Rose Ranch‣ Hill‣ College‣ River‣ Soboba‣ Equestrian Downs‣ Sunrise RanchAs new areas are developed, additional neighborhood areas will beidentified. The neighborhood planning concept allows the City to ensurethat adequate levels of public services and facilities are availablethroughout the community and not concentrated in only a few areas.For example, the San Jacinto Parks Master Plan analyzes the need forparks by neighborhood versus simply looking at the need for parks at acommunity level of analysis. This ensures that each neighborhood isprovided adequate parkland, which is especially important for olderareas that may not have been developed originally with adequateamounts of parkland.The City also manages growth through the use of Specific Plans (SP) andPlanned Unit Development (PUD) land use designations. Both of theseplanning processes require developers to identify how they will provideadequate levels of public services and facilities to the new development.San Jacinto General Plan LU31 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTThe property included in either a PUD or SP will be planned in acomprehensive manner that encourages a more desirable livingenvironment in which flexible development standards can be applied toprotect important natural features and create a harmonious variety ofland uses and building types. Undeveloped areas within the City andsphere of influence area proposed for development, the City willcontinue to apply the Specific Plan and Planned Unit Developmentregulations to ensure that new development occurs in a compatiblemanner with the existing community and that adequate services andfacilities are provided.ENVIRONMENTALCOMPATIBILITYThe Land Use Element identifies where the future growth in populationwill occur in the Planning Area. Future growth in areas which aresusceptible to natural hazards, such as in the flood plain, the hillsides,and along earthquake fault lines, has been limited through the use ofnatural and recreational open space easements, and the designation oflower intensity land uses in these high risk areas.The City Zoning Ordinance is one of the primary regulatory documentsthat is used to ensure land use compatibility and public safety. TheZoning Ordinance includes specific regulations to address developmenton hillsides and within the floodplain. The standards for developmentwithin these high risk areas include allowable uses, gradingrequirements, and development standards. In addition to the ZoningOrdinance, the City Subdivision Ordinance is an important regulatorytool to control the subdivision of land in preparation for development.To protect the safety of the community and preserve important openspace areas, San Jacinto will review and amend, when necessary, itsZoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance to ensure that they areconsistent with new State legislation and court decisions and provide therequired level of protection for the community.In regard to faults lines found in the Planning Area, the City will continueto enact programs to reduce geologic, seismic and structural hazards inorder to protect public safety. During the review of developmentproposals involving grading in areas with active faults, potential groundfissures, liquefaction potential, unstable soils, and other hazardousconditions, surveys of geotechnical and geologic conditions will berequired. Based on the results of the survey, design measures areincorporated into projects to minimize geologic hazards. Open spaceeasements to create buffers are also considered to avoid geologichazards.Programs to address hazards related to earthquake fault lines arediscussed in more detail in the Public Safety Element.Systematic enforcement of the City’s ordinances and monitoring ofdevelopment within and around the community will be used to maintainthe public safety and quality of life. Development monitoring by the CitySan Jacinto General Plan LU32 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTBack of figureSan Jacinto General Plan LU34 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTcan be used to ensure that City facilities and services are able to providesufficient levels of public services to new development, ensuring thepublic safety.LAND USE ANDCIRCULATIONCOMPATIBILITYAs new development occurs, review of projects and their design isimportant to ensure compatibility with the existing development andfuture residential areas. Roadways and nonresidential, employmentgenerating development has the potential to impact residential areasespecially with additional noise and visual impacts. New residentialdevelopment can also negatively impact adjacent existing residentialdevelopment if the new development is not designed well. The Land UsePolicy Map has been designed to minimize the location of incompatibleuses adjacent to each other. For example, new industrial developmentis concentrated to the north of the community and is separated fromresidential uses in large part, by the Ramona Expressway.The City will continue to review development projects as they areproposed to identify potential incompatibilities. The City’s ZoningOrdinance contains regulations for the review and design of newdevelopment. In addition to the general development standards that foreach land use type, the Zoning Ordinance contains site developmentplan review standards and compatibility standards for single familyhousing development.Many projects, especially larger projects such as the SR79 extension,will also be subject to review under the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA). Some of the potential impacts reviewed under CEQAinclude noise and aesthetic impacts. When significant impacts areidentified, mitigation measures are also identified to reduce the impact.The City will continue to review projects for compliance with CEQA.DOWNTOWNREJUVENATIONAs one of the oldest communities in Riverside County, San Jacinto isfortunate to have a traditional downtown commercial area, locatedalong Main Street and San Jacinto Street. As new commercialdevelopment occurs in other areas of the City and building requirementschange for major commercial uses, the downtown area has lost many ofits traditional businesses and customers to newer commercial areas.Recognizing the changing role of the downtown from the primarycommercial area to one that builds on its historic character to fill aspecialized niche, such as tourist serving retail, the City will continue towork to rejuvenate the downtown area and promote its continuedsuccess through rejuvenation programs such as the Urban CorridorOverlay District, Center City Design Guidelines and RedevelopmentImplementation Plan.The Land Use Plan designates a majority of the area as DowntownCommercial. This land use category allows a mixture of retail andresidential uses. By allowing residential to be mixed in with retail uses,as well as allowing higher density residential in the areas surroundingSan Jacinto General Plan LU35 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTthe downtown, more people will be drawn to the area, helping supportthe economic success of the area. The Downtown Commercial land usedesignation encourages a pedestrian friendly commercial area to helpattract shoppers into the area and facilitate their ability to walk to thevarious shops.The Land Use Plan also identifies an approximately 1,500acre areawithin the downtown core as the “Central City”. Development within theCentral City overlay will be required to implement the enhanceddevelopment and design standards identified in the Center City DesignGuidelines that are intended to help revitalize the downtown core.The City will also continue to work towards the rejuvenation of thedowntown through the implementation of the redevelopment fiveyearImplementation Plan. Some of the projects identified in the 20002004Implementation Plan that will directly affect the downtown includecommercial rehabilitation loans for rebuilding or construction ofstorefronts and business development loans and grants to allowbusinesses to locate, expand, and increase employment opportunities.Redevelopment programs that help to improve the neighborhoodssurrounding the downtown will also help to improve the image of thedowntown area. The City will continue to apply the Implementation Planand update it every five years as required by State law.The City will also work to continue enforcing the municipal code forproperty maintenance within the downtown and the surroundingneighbors to create a visually attractive environment.ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTThe City’s key location in the Inland Empire and Riverside County alongwith availability of large parcels of land available, allow it to positionitself as a regional location for retail, commercial and industrial activity.The main issue will be how to produce a diversified economic base withprofessional services, manufacturing (particularly clean industries) andhigh technology companies. Interest in commercial and industrialactivity has increased as large tracts of vacant farmland have becomeavailable.In particular, there are future industrial and commercial developmentopportunities available in the western part of the Planning Area with theprovision of necessary infrastructure. A primary need exists to installwater and sewer facilities to serve the west side of the City. Currently theCity is using a recent Economic Development Agency (EDA) grant incombination with redevelopment funds to provide water and sewerservices.The cities of San Jacinto and Hemet cooperate with the EconomicDevelopment Agency, the California Economic DevelopmentDepartment, and the Valley Economic Development Department as wellas with the business community in promoting job training andSan Jacinto General Plan LU36 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTopportunities. This collaboration is very important in promotingeconomic development and lowering the unemployment rate, and willcontinue to be fostered along with other publicprivate partnerships.The City is continuing to use redevelopment as an economicdevelopment tool in the revitalization of downtown and other parts of theCity, particularly in the western annexation areas. The City had a totalassessed valuation of about $776.4 million in 1999/00. That portionwithin the redevelopment areas generated about $1.5 million annuallyin tax increment revenue for the Redevelopment Agency. While existingtax increment is committed, the expansion of commercial, retail andindustrial activity in the City’s redevelopment areas can generate new taxincrement. As additional redevelopment funds become availablethrough the redevelopment and redevelopment of areas within aRedevelopment Project, the City will continue to use the funds to meetthe redevelopment goals for the area.With State Route 79 passing though the City, San Jacinto has thepotential to benefit economically from visitors to the Soboba IndianReservation and the newly completed Diamond Valley Reservoir. TheIndian Reservation attracts visitors by offering gambling, concerts, andsporting and cultural events, while others are attracted by the outdooractivities available at the new Diamond Valley Lake, including boatingand fishing. The City will create an economic development plan to helpcapture some of the dollars that these visitors spend during their trip.This includes locating visitororiented retail, lodging, and commercialuses along major transportation corridors and in the downtown. Asshown on the Land Use Policy Map, there will be a concentration ofretail and employment generating uses along the proposed Highway 79alignment. The actual location of these uses may need to be adjustedwhen the final highway alignment is adopted, but the general land usedesign will be the same. The downtown provides an opportunity to buildon the historic character to attract tourists as they travel through to theSoboba Indian Reservation.RESOURCEPRESERVATION ANDCOMMUNITY DESIGNSan Jacinto has a number of impressive resources. The City must ensurethat new development and redevelopment activities are designed in amanner that protects and enhances these resources. Importantcommunity design goals to consider when planning future projectsinclude, but are not limited to:‣ Respecting the region’s history and environmental surroundings.‣ Enhancing important natural resources, including scenic resourcesand vistas.‣ Minimizing impacts to important cultural, agricultural, and biologicalresources in creative and meaningful ways.‣ Providing development that is pedestrianfriendly and encouragessocial interaction.San Jacinto General Plan LU37 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENT‣ Encouraging a balanced community where people can live, work,shop, learn, and recreate.‣ Providing visually pleasing and welllandscaped development thatincreases civic pride.The City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, Urban Corridor OverlayDistrict and Center City Design Guidelines provide guidance andstandards to ensure that development meets the City’s community designgoals. Specific Plans and Planned Unit Developments are planning toolsthat may also be used to assure wellplanned and welldesigneddevelopment occurs.The City’s Hillside Development Regulations help preserve scenic vistasand reduce cut and fill on the City’s hillsides. The City is also working toestablish scenic routes in the community. Other City programs designedprotect important resources, include developing an infill incentivesprogram and working with private property owners to protect historicstructures.San Jacinto General Plan LU38 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLand Use Element Appendix:Implementation ProgramThe This Implementation Program provides actions to implement theadopted policies and plans identified in this Element. The Land UseElement Implementation Program is a series of actions, procedures andtechniques that includes a description of the responsibleagency/department, funding source, time frame and related policies inthe Land Use Element.Balance of Land UsesLU1Review DevelopmentProposalsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:The City will:a) Review discretionary development proposals for how the projectwould affect the community’s jobs/housing balance and fiscalstability.b) Require a jobs/housing balance study and fiscal analysis beprepared for projects that propose 500 or more residential unitsor 500,000 or more nonresidential square feet.c) Ensure developments provide their fair share of parks andrecreational opportunities or pay in lieu fees toward thedevelopment/extension of the parks, recreation, and trailsprograms.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.1, 1.2LU2Attract Revenue andEmployment GeneratingUsesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Use the City’s website, regional Chambers of Commerce, tradepublications, and other appropriate sources to promote San Jacinto’sdevelopment opportunities. Make economic development and businesssurveys readily available to businesses and developers looking to locatetheir projects in Riverside County.Community Development, San Jacinto Redevelopment Manager, SanJacinto Economic Development Specialist, Valley EconomicDevelopment DepartmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU1 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLU3Zoning and SubdivisionOrdinances UpdateResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Review and update the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to addressthe following:‣ Ensure consistency with the General Plan land use designations andimplement the General Plan policies. Careful review of the land usedesignations and Housing Element programs and policies must beundertaken.‣ In order to enhance the design of higher density residential uses, theZoning and Subdivision Ordinances shall include enhanced design,open space amenities, and landscaping standards for higher densityresidential development over and above minimum zoningdevelopment requirements.‣ Consider an option for density transfers to increase density in orderto preserve ridge lines, steep slopes, scenic features, and othernatural resources.‣ Review permitted uses, particularly industrial uses, to promote “cleanindustry” in San Jacinto.‣ Incorporate standards that expand upon the goals and policiesfound in the Urban Corridor Overlay Zone addressing pedestrianoriented,neotraditional development throughout the applicablesections of the Zoning Ordinance.Community Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral FundReview and update Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance byend of fiscal year 20051.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1Manage and Direct GrowthLU4Neighborhood PlanningConceptResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Process development proposals pursuant to the City’s “NeighborhoodPlanning Concept” requiring provision of adequate public facilities.Give priority processing to projects proposed within or adjacent to areasserved by existing infrastructure, parks, and services. Require developersto prepare a plan for providing and financing parks and services thatmeet City standards.Community Development, Public Works, Local Agency FormationCommission (LAFCo), utility and service providersGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing in response to development proposals2.3, 2.4San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU2 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLU5Local Agency FormationCommission (LAFCo)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU6Planned UnitDevelopment andSpecific PlansResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU7Code EnforcementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Cooperate with LAFCo and the County of Riverside to direct growthoutside the City limits on lands that are served or are planned to beserved, with a full range of urban services, such as public water andsewer, an extensive road network, public transit, safety and emergencyresponse services, parks, trails, and open space.Community Development, LAFCO, County of RiversideGeneral FundOngoing and annual basis2.3, 2.4, 2.6Implement Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Specific Plan (SP)requirements during the review of applicable projects. EncouragePlanned Unit Developments and Specific Plans to include creative andthoughtful design solutions that enhance not only the project, but thecommunity as a whole.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 9.1 through 9.8Abate nonconforming buildings and uses through a Code EnforcementProgram. Provide code complaint forms online and at City Hall.Annually assess the success of the programs and the staffing levelsthrough the budget process.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, violation feesOngoing2.5, 5.5, 6.9Environmental CompatibilityLU8CEQA ReviewResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU9Hillside DevelopmentEnsure all projects are reviewed and processed per CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing3.1, 3.2, 6.1Ensure all projects proposed on hillside properties are reviewed, gradedand developed in accordance with the City’s Hillside DevelopmentRegulations.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU3 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU10Flood PlainManagementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing3.1, 3.2Continue to apply the rules and regulations of the City’s FloodplainManagement Ordinance to development in areas of special floodhazards as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) and as illustrated on the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM). Ensure FEMA regularly updates the FIRMs to reflectimprovements to the City's flood control and levee system.Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, FEMAGeneral FundOngoing3.1, 3.2Land Use and Circulation CompatibilityLU11BuffersResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU12SR79 CorridorRequire the provision and maintenance of buffers (e.g., open space,landscaped berms, nonresidential land uses, trees) between majorroadways and sensitive land uses. Ensure buffers are adequate tomitigate noise to the acceptable levels identified in Tables N2 and N3of the Noise Element. Also ensure that buffers are designed to meetengineering and visibility standards, while providing aesthetic appeal.Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, Caltrans, RCTCGeneral FundOngoing4.1, 4.2The City will:‣ Promote commercial, visitorserving, and employment generatingland uses along the SR79 Corridor.‣ During the planning phase of the SR79 alignment, ensure that thealignment of the highway and proposed offramps are compatiblewith and complement San Jacinto’s plans for revenuegeneratingland uses along the SR79 corridor.‣ Upon adoption of a preferred alignment by the agencies responsiblefor constructing the SR79, review the City’s land use and circulationplans and maps to ensure consistency and compatibility with the SR79. Amend the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, ifnecessary to achieve compatibility with the SR79 alignment.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU4 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU13Circulation Planning andTraffic AnalysisCommunity Development, Public Works, City Engineer, Caltrans, RCTCGeneral FundOngoing4.3, 7.2Review discretionary development proposals for potential impacts to thetransportation and infrastructure system and to ensure the roadwaysystem meets City standards. The Level of Service Standards establishedin the Circulation Element will be used to determine the significance ofimpacts. Intersection level of service will be determined by the VehicleDelay and the Highway Capacity Manual calculations. Mitigation in theform of physical improvements and/or impact fees will be required toreduce the significant impacts.When development is proposed that is shown to impact the intersectionsof State St, (NS) at Cottonwood Avenue (EW), State St, (NS) atEsplanade Avenue (EW), and San Jacinto Av. (NS) at Esplanade Avenue(EW), the City may require roadway improvements, including roadwaywidening beyond the normal General Plan crosssections, at theintersections of State St, (NS) at Cottonwood Avenue (EW), State St, (NS)at Esplanade Avenue (EW), and San Jacinto Av. (NS) at EsplanadeAvenue (EW). Adequate rightofway along new roadways will also berequired to permit pedestrian and bicycle facilities, where applicable.Proper roadway drainage must also be provided to ensure a safe system.This is the same program as Circulation Element ImplementationProgram C1.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing in response to development proposals4.4Downtown RejuvenationLU14RedevelopmentImplementation PlanResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Implement and update as necessary the Redevelopment ImplementationPlan to implement revitalization projects in the downtown area.Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU5 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTLU15Neighborhood StrategyResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU16Historic DowntownResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU17Center CityDesign GuidelinesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Promote revitalization of the downtown area through the City’sNeighborhood Strategy program. Include funds for the NeighborhoodStrategy program during development of the annual CIP and budgetprocess.Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7Highlight San Jacinto’s historic resources in tourism and promotionalmaterials.Community Development, San Jacinto Redevelopment Manager, SanJacinto Economic Development Specialist, Valley EconomicDevelopment DepartmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing5.8Adopt and implement design guidelines for the Center City Area thatencourage:‣ Enhancement and restoration of historic resources;‣ Development and redevelopment that is compatible with andcomplementary to the historic feel of the downtown;‣ Increased landscaping for shading, beautification, and screening;‣ Pedestrianorientation, amenities and scale;‣ Thoughtful solutions to the existing lack of parking;‣ A mixture of uses to promote activity in the area both day and night;‣ Common open spaces, such as miniparks and plazas; and‣ A unique identity for the downtown area.Redevelopment Agency, Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, State and federal fundsAdopt guidelines by the end of 2007; ongoing implementation withreview of development proposals5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8LU18Urban CorridorOverlay DistrictEnforce the Urban Corridor Overlay District standards on all propertieshaving frontage on San Jacinto Avenue between Seventh Avenue andMenlow Avenue, and all properties having frontage along EsplanadeAvenue between Hewitt Street and State Street. Also, consider amendingthe Overlay District to encompass the Mid County Parkway and frontingproperties.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU6 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Redevelopment Agency, Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, State and federal fundsAmend guidelines by the end of 2007; ongoing implementation withreview of development proposals5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9Resource PreservationLU19Infill andRedevelopmentResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU20Preserve HistoricStructuresResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:LU21Local Scenic RoutesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Give priority to redevelopment and infill projects that reducedevelopment pressure on agricultural lands and other sensitiveresources. Establish an incentive program to promote these projects,such as priority permit processing and density bonuses for suchdevelopments.Community Development, Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, Redevelopment funds, state and federal fundsEstablish incentive program by the end of 2007, ongoing5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 6.1Preserve San Jacinto’s rich history by maintaining important historicstructures and continually updating the exhibits in the San JacintoMunicipal Museum. Wherever economically feasible, retain historicstructures and resources through local, state and federal programs, suchas the Mills Act. Work with the Estudillo Mansion Committee to identifyand preserve historic resources, and use these resources as educationaltools and tourist draws. See also Resource Management ImplementationPrograms RM16 through RM22.Community Development, Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, Redevelopment funds, state and federal fundsEstablish incentive program by the end of 2007, ongoing6.2, 6.6, 6.9Designate local scenic routes and vistas and develop guidelines fordevelopment visible from these scenic routes to minimize impacts toscenic vistas. This is the same program as Program RM15.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentIdentify scenic routes and develop guidelines by the end of 20076.7, 6.10San Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU7 January 2006

LAND USE ELEMENTEconomic DevelopmentLU22Economic DevelopmentResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Continue to perform economic development activities including:‣ Provide the San Jacinto Business Resource Guide at public locations.Update periodically to maintain current business listings, andconsider mailing out the guide on an annual or semiannual basis.‣ Hold the Mayor’s Business Breakfast on a quarterly basis to meetwith representatives from various industries located in San Jacinto orconsidering locating in San Jacinto.‣ Work with the Redevelopment Agency and business owners toredevelop properties that are currently underdeveloped, requirerehabilitation, or need infrastructure upgrades.‣ Perform periodic surveys of the local and regional businesscommunity to assess business needs.‣ Pursue and make available public and nonprofit funding forredevelopment and revitalization activities, including updatingexisting development to meet the Center City Design Guidelines.‣ Make economic development and business reports and surveysreadily available to businesses and developers looking to locate theirprojects in Riverside County.‣ Use the City’s website, regional Chambers of Commerce, tradepublications, and other appropriate sources to promote SanJacinto’s development opportunities particularly in the GatewaySpecific Plan Area, the Center City Area, and along the SR79corridor.‣ Retain Business Services/Economic Development staff to facilitatebusiness development, expansion, and retention.‣ Support the expansion of job training programs in the communityand advertise them through flyers at the public counter and othercommunity facilities and on the City’s website.Community Development, Redevelopment Agency, BusinessServices/Economic Development staffGeneral Fund, Redevelopment fundsOngoing7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3Community DesignThe following previously identified implementation programs alsoaddress the City’s community design goals and policies:‣ LU3 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update‣ LU6 Planned Unit Development and Specific Plans‣ LU17 Center City Design Guidelines‣ LU18 Urban Corridor Overlay DistrictSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix LU8 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Noise Element.........................................................................................N1Scope and Content of the Noise Element........................................................................N1Related Plans and Programs...........................................................................................N2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ..................................................................N3Issues, Goals and PoliciesNoise PlanNoise and Land Use Planning ........................................................................................N4Transportation Related Noise .........................................................................................N4NonTransportation Related Noise..................................................................................N5Noise and Land Use Planning ........................................................................................N6Transportation Related Noise .........................................................................................N9NonTransportation Related Noise................................................................................N13Appendix: Implementation Program ...........................................................................Appendix N1San Jacinto General Plan N i January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTList of TablesTablePageN1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards..............................................................................N7N2 Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix Noise Contours and Noise Impact Areas .................N8List of FiguresFigurePageN1 Future Noise Contours.................................................................................................N11San Jacinto General Plan N ii January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTIntroductionNoise levels within the community can affect thequality of life experienced by people living andworking in San Jacinto. High noise levels cancreate stress and irritation. The Noise Elementaddresses this issue by creating effective strategiesto reduce excessive noise and limit the community’sexposure to loud noise sources.PURPOSE OF THENOISE ELEMENTSCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE NOISEELEMENTThe Noise Element addresses noise sources in the community andidentifies ways to reduce the impacts of these noise sources. The NoiseElement contains policies and programs to achieve and maintain noiselevels compatible with various types of land uses. The Element identifiesthose land uses that are sensitive to noise and assures that noisegeneratingland use are located so that they do not impact thosesensitive areas.The Noise Element satisfies the requirements of State planning law andis a mandated component of the General Plan. Government CodeSection 65302(f) establishes the required components of the NoiseElement. The Element also complies with California Health and SafetyCode Section 56050.1 guidelines for Noise Elements.Future noise conditions from short and longterm growth are quantifiedas noise exposure contours. This noise information serves as the basisfor developing guidelines identifying compatible land uses.San Jacinto General Plan N1 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTThe Noise Element comprises three sections: 1) this Introduction; 2)Issues, Goals and Policies; and 3) the Noise Plan. An ImplementationProgram is provided as an appendix to this Element. In the Issues,Goals and Policies section, major issues pertaining to noise sources areidentified and related goals and policies are established. The goals arestatements of the City’s desires and comprise broad statements ofpurpose and direction. The policies serve as guides for reducing oravoiding adverse noise effects on residents. The Plan explains how thegoals and policies will be achieved and implemented. Specificimplementation programs for the Noise Element are contained in theNoise Element appendix.RELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSCalifornia EnvironmentalQuality Act GuidelinesCalifornia NoiseInsulation Standards(Title 24)City of San JacintoNoise OrdinanceThere are a number of existing plans and programs that directly relate tothe goals of the Noise Element. These plans and programs have beenenacted through state and local legislation and are administered byagencies with powers to enforce state and local laws.The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted by thestate legislature in response to a public mandate for thoroughenvironmental analysis of projects that might affect the environment.Excessive noise is considered an environmental impact under CEQA.The provisions of the law and environmental review procedures aredescribed in the CEQA Statutes and the CEQA Guidelines.Implementation of CEQA ensures that during the decision making stageof development, City officials and the general public will be able toassess the noise impacts associated with public and private developmentprojects.The California Commission of Housing and Community Developmentofficially adopted noise standards in 1974. In 1988, the BuildingStandards Commission approved revisions to the standards (Title 24,Part 2, California Code of Regulations). As revised, Title 24 establishesan interior noise standard of 45 dB(A) for residential space (CNEL orLdn). Acoustical studies must be prepared for residential structures to belocated within noise contours of 60 dB(A) or greater (CNEL or Ldn) fromfreeways, major streets, thoroughfares, rail lines, rapid transit lines, orindustrial noise sources. The studies must demonstrate that the buildingis designed to reduce interior noise to 45 dB(A) or lower (CNEL or Ldn).The City’s Noise Ordinance provides controls for excessive andannoying noise from stationary sources such as air conditioning andrefrigeration units, industrial development and commercial activities.The Ordinance also regulates construction activities within the City. TheNoise Ordinance establishes allowable interior and exterior noise levelsfor residential and commercial areas. Specific standards for daytimeand nighttime hours are also provided. Certain noise sources areprohibited and the ordinance establishes an enforcement process.Noise Ordinance requirements are identified in this Element.San Jacinto General Plan N2 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSAccording to state planning law, the Noise Element must be consistentwith the other General Plan elements. Each element is independent andall the elements together comprise the General Plan. All elements of theGeneral Plan are interrelated to a degree, and certain goals andpolicies of each element may also address issues that are primarysubjects of other elements. This integration of overlapping issues andpolicies provides a strong basis for implementation of plans andprograms and achievement of community goals.Policies and plans in the Noise Element are designed to protect existingand planned land uses. Potential noise sources are identified in theNoise Element and programs are established to avoid or mitigate noiseimpacts from planned development. Concurrently, the Land UseElement contains policies to ensure that environmental conditions,including noise, are considered in all land use decisions. Thedistribution of residential and other sensitive land uses as identified onthe Land Use Policy map is designed to avoid areas where noisyconditions have been identified.The Noise Element is inextricably linked to the transportation policies inthe Circulation Element. Transportation noise is largely responsible forexcessive noise levels in certain locations in an urban environment. Theprojected noise distribution identified in the Noise Element directlycorresponds to the Circulation Plan. Both the Noise and CirculationElements contain policies and plans to minimize the effects oftransportation noise on existing and planned land uses. Noise exposureis a key consideration when locating and designing new arterials.The Noise Element also relates to the Resource Management Elementand the parks component of the Community Services and FacilitiesElement. Excessive noise can diminish enjoyment of parks and openspace. Because of this, noise levels should be considered in theplanning of new recreational and open space areas. Additionally, openspace areas can be used to buffer noise sensitive land uses from noiseproducers.San Jacinto General Plan N3 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesThe quality of life in San Jacinto can be reduced byexcessive noise levels. Three major issues relatedto noise are addressed in the Noise Element.These major issues are: 1) avoiding the negativeeffects of noise through the use of land useplanning and noise reduction techniques; 2)minimizing the impact of transportation relatednoise; and 3) minimizing the impact of nontransportationrelated noise.NOISE AND LANDUSE PLANNINGCertain areas within San Jacinto are subject to high noise levels.Consideration of the sources and recipients of noise early in the landuse planning and development process can be an effective method ofminimizing the impact of noise on people in the community. Areasalready impacted by noise need to have noise reduced throughrehabilitative improvements.Noise Goal 1: Minimize the effects of noise through proper land useplanning and development techniques.Policy 1.1:Policy 1.2:Policy 1.3Policy 1.4:Policy 1.5:Use the City’s adopted noise/land use compatibilitystandards as a guide for future planning anddevelopment decisions.Require noise control measures, such as berms, walls,and sound attenuating construction in areas of newdevelopment or rehabilitation.When necessary, require buffer areas between noisesources and sensitive receptors.Use creative techniques to mitigate potential noiseincompatibilities, particularly in areas with a mixture ofuses.Discourage development that will create unmitigatednuisances associated with noise.Related Noise Element Implementation Programs: N1, N2, N3, N4TRANSPORTATIONRELATED NOISEThe primary source of noise in San Jacinto results from transportationrelated noise. The Ramona Expressway, State Route 79, the railroad,and other major roadways create high levels of noise that affect theoverall quality of life in the community. Trucks and tractors associatedwith agricultural activities also create noise that may not be compatiblewith surrounding land uses. Reduction in transportation related noise isSan Jacinto General Plan N4 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTnecessary to deal with the detrimental effects attributable to excessivenoise.Noise Goal 2: Minimize the effects of transportationrelated noise.Policy 2.1:Policy 2.2:Policy 2.3:Reduce transportationrelated noise impacts to sensitiveland uses through the use of noise control measures.Require soundreduction design in development projectsimpacted by transportationrelated noise, particularlyalong highways and major arterials.Control truck traffic routing to reduce transportationrelatednoise impacts to sensitive land uses.Related Noise Element Implementation Programs: N1NONTRANSPORTATIONRELATED NOISENoise sources that are not directly related to transportation includeconstruction, manufacturing or business operations, agriculturaloperations, and property maintenance activities. Such noise sourcesshould be controlled to minimize exposure to excessive noise levels.Noise Goal 3: Minimize the effects of nontransportationrelated noise.Policy 3.1:Policy 3.2:Policy 3.3:Reduce the impacts of noiseproducing land uses andactivities on noisesensitive land uses.Require soundreduction design techniques in newconstruction or rehabilitation projects impacted by nontransportationnoise.Provide a means for the public to report nontransportationrelated nuisance noises.Related Noise Element Implementation Programs: N1, N2, N3, N4San Jacinto General Plan N5 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTNoise PlanSan Jacinto, like most urbanized areas, isexperiencing increased noise levels associated withtransportation and nontransportation relatednoise. As the ambient noise level in the communityrises, the City must seek ways to safeguard thecommunity from excessive noise levels. The goalsand policies contained in the previous sectionestablish an agenda to reduce the overall noiselevels within the City. The Noise Plan defines theCity’s approach for achieving the agenda andgenerally outlines action programs. The Noise Element ImplementationProgram contained in Appendix A of this General Plan is an extension ofthe Noise Plan and contains specific programs that the City enacts toprotect community well being.NOISE ANDLAND USEPLANNINGNoise SensitiveReceptorsNoise in the Planning Area is the cumulative effect of noise fromtransportation activities and stationary sources. Transportation noiserefers to noise from automobile use, trucking, airport operations, andrail operations. Nontransportation noise typically refers to noise fromstationary sources such as commercial establishments, machinery, airconditioning systems, compressors and landscape maintenanceequipment. Regardless of the type of noise, the noise levels are highestnear the source and decrease with distance.Noise is problematic when noise sensitive land uses are affected. Noisesensitive land uses, (i.e., sensitive receptors) include residences, schools,hospitals, religious meetings and recreation areas. Most noise impactscan be avoided when noise sources, sensitive land uses and informationabout the future noise environment are considered in land use planningand development decisions.San Jacinto General Plan N6 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTNoise Standards andLand Use CompatibilityGuidelinesTo ensure that noise producers do not adversely affect sensitivereceptors, the City uses land use compatibility standards when planningand making development decisions. Table N1 summarizes City noisestandards for various types of land uses. The standards represent themaximum acceptable noise level and are used to determine noiseimpacts.Table N1Interior and Exterior Noise StandardsNoise Standards 1Land Use Exterior InteriorResidential – singlefamily, multifamily, duplex and mobile home 65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)Residential – transient lodging, hotels, motels, nursing homes,hospitals, assisted care facilities 65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)Private offices, churches, libraries, theaters, concert halls, meetinghalls, schools 65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)General commercial, office, retail, reception, restaurant 65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)Light industrial 2 Parks and playgrounds 65 dB(A) 50 dB(A)Golf courses, outdoor spectator sports 70 dB(A) 1 In Community Noise Level Equivalent (CNEL).2 Noise standards do not apply to Light Industrial areas.3 Outdoor environment limited to playground areas, picnic areas and other areas of frequenthuman use.These noise standards are the basis for the development of the land usecompatibility guidelines presented in Table N2. If the noise level of aproject falls within Zone A or Zone B, the project is consideredcompatible with the noise environment. Zone A implies that nomitigation will be needed. Zone B implies that minor mitigationmeasures may be required to meet the City’s noise standards.If the noise level of a project falls within Zone C, substantial noisemitigation will be necessary to meet the noise standards. Mitigation mayinvolve construction of noise barriers and substantial building soundinsulation. Projects in Zone C can be successfully mitigated; however,project proponents must demonstrate that the noise standards will bemet prior to issuance of building permits. If noise levels fall outside ofZones A, B, and C, projects are considered clearly incompatible with thenoise environment and should generally not be approved.San Jacinto General Plan N7 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTTable N2Noise/Land Use Compatibility MatrixNoise Contours and Noise Impact AreasCommunity Noise Equivalent LevelCNEL, dBLand Use Category 55 60 65 70 75 80Residential Single Family, Multifamily,Duplex A A B B C Residential Mobile Homes A A B C C Transient Lodging Motels, Hotels A A B B C C Schools, Libraries, Churches, Hospitals,Nursing Homes A A B C C Auditoriums, Concert Halls, Amphitheaters,Meeting Halls B B C C Sports Arenas, Outdoor Spectator Sports,Amusement Parks A A A B B Playgrounds, Neighborhood Parks A A A B C Golf Courses, Riding Stables, Cemeteries A A A A B C COffice and Professional Buildings A A A B B C Commercial Retail, Banks, Restaurants,Theaters A A A A B B CIndustrial, Manufacturing, Utilities,Wholesale, Service Stations A A A A B B BAgriculture A A A A A A ASource: Taken in part from Aircraft Noise Impact Planning Guidelines for Local Agencies, U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development, TE/NA472, November 1972.A =B =C =Normally Acceptable Specified land use is satisfactory based on the assumption that anybuildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special noiseinsulation requirements.Conditionally Acceptable New construction or development should be undertaken only aftera detailed analysis of the noise requirements is made and needed noise insulationfeatures included in the design. Conventional construction, but with closed windowsand fresh air supply systems or air conditioning will normally suffice.Normally Unacceptable New construction or development should generally be discouraged.If it does proceed, a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements must bemade and needed noise insulation features included in the design. = Clearly Unacceptable New construction or development should generally not be undertaken.San Jacinto General Plan N8 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTThe Director of Planning acts as the noise control coordinator. Thisdelegation of responsibility allows consistent and continued enforcementof the established noise standards.The noise environment for the community can be described with noisecontours based on the major noise sources. Noise contours defineareas of equal noise exposures. Future noise contours have beenestimated with information about existing and projected land usedevelopment and transportation activity.Figure N1 shows the projected noise contours for San Jacinto and thenoise impact areas. The noise contours are used as a guide for landuse and development decisions. Contours of 60 dB(A) or greater definenoise impacted areas. When noise sensitive land uses are proposedwithin these contours, an acoustical analysis must be prepared. For theproject to be approved, the analysis must demonstrate that the project isdesigned to attenuate noise to meet the City’s noise standards asdefined in Table N1. If the project is not designed to meet the noisestandards, mitigation measures can be recommended in the analysis. Ifthe analysis demonstrates that the noise standards can be met withimplementation of the mitigation measures, the project can be approvedwith the mitigation measures required as conditions of project approval.ConstructionStandardsThe provisions of the state Noise Insulation Standards (Title 24) areenforced in San Jacinto. Title 24 specifies that combined indoor noisefor multifamily living spaces shall not exceed 45 db(A) CNEL. Thisstandard must be implemented when the outdoor noise level exceeds 60dB(A) CNEL. The future noise contour map (Figure N1) can be used todetermine when to implement this standard. Title 24 requires that thestandard be applied to all new hotels, motels, apartments and multifamilyprojects. The City also applies the standard to new singlefamilydevelopment.The City also requires all construction activity to comply with the limits(maximum noise levels, hours and days of allowed activity) established inthe City noise regulations (Title 24 California Code of Regulations,Noise Ordinance)TRANSPORTATIONRELATED NOISENoise from transportation activity is the primary component of the noiseenvironment in San Jacinto. Transportation noise is related to thetransportation corridors that traverse the community such as State Route79, the Ramona Expressway, major arterials such as Sanderson, and therailroad. The most efficient and effective means of controlling noisefrom transportation systems is to reduce the noise at the source.The City has little direct control over noise produced by transportationsources because state noise regulations for motor vehicles preempt localregulations. Because the City cannot control the noise at the source,City noise programs focus on reducing the impact of transportationSan Jacinto General Plan N9 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTnoise on the community. Cost effective strategies to control noiseimpacts are an essential component of this Element.The most effective method for mitigating transportation noise impacts onthe community is by utilizing the site design review process and CEQA.During the planning stages of the development process, potentialimpacts from transportation noise shall be identified and mitigationmeasures will be required as needed to meet the City’s noise standards.Site planning, landscaping, topography and the design and constructionof noise barriers are the most common method of alleviating vehiculartraffic and train noise impacts. Setbacks and buffers can also be used toachieve small noise reductions.Noise attenuating barriers are commonly incorporated into projects andcan be extremely effective in reducing noise levels. The effectiveness ofthe barrier depends on the relative height and materials of the barrier,the noise source, the affected area, and the horizontal distance betweenthe barrier and the affected area. Although noise barriers can beextremely effective, the aesthetic impact of barriers on neighborhoodsshould be considered and minimized.Noise barriers should be included in the design of roadway, freeway andrail improvements. The City supports efforts by Caltrans, the County ofRiverside and other transportation providers to provide acousticalprotection for noise sensitive uses. In addition, the City will request thatbarriers are constructed as part of highway, roadway and railimprovement projects to mitigate significant noise impacts. State Route79 and the Ramona Expressway are prime candidates for barriers toprotect the community from excessive transportation noise.Noise Control at theSourceThe California Vehicle Code contains noise regulations pertaining to theoperation of all vehicles on public roads. These noise standards forcars, trucks, and motorcycles are enforced through coordination with theCalifornia Highway Patrol and the Riverside County Sheriff’sDepartment. The City also regulates traffic flow and coordinates withthe California Highway Patrol to enforce speed limits to reduce trafficnoise.San Jacinto General Plan N10 January 2006

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NOISE ELEMENTNONTRANSPORTATIONRELATED NOISESensitive receptors must also be protected from excessive noisegenerated by nontransportation sources such as commercial andindustrial centers, agricultural activities, restaurants and bars, religiousinstitutions and civic centers. Application of the City Noise Ordinance isthe best means to control noise from existing noise sources. TheCommunity Development Department and Police Department cooperateto identify development or activities that violate the noise regulations.The City's Municipal Code gives the City the authority to enforce thenoise standards through penalties and other abatement tactics.Noise generated by new development is effectively controlled throughthe site design review process, compliance with CEQA and compliancewith the City noise standards contained in this Noise Element and theCity Noise Ordinance. During these preliminary stages in thedevelopment process, potential noise impacts shall be identified andmitigation measures can be imposed.When reviewing proposed nonresidential projects, noise generation andpotential impacts to surrounding development are considered. Anacoustical analysis is required for projects that will generate noisepotentially affecting sensitive receptors. Where significant impacts areidentified, mitigation measures will be required. Mitigation measuresthat could be applied when reviewing projects include acousticallytreated and/or quiet design: 1) furnaces; 2) fans; 3) motors; 4)compressors; and 5) valves and pumps. The City may also requirelimited delivery hours and hours of operation in order to minimizeimpacts to adjacent residential or other sensitive uses.In addition, all City departments must comply with state and federalOSHA standards. Any new equipment or vehicle purchased by the Citywill comply with local, state and federal noise standards.Noise OrdinanceThe City Noise Ordinance is designed to protect people from nontransportationnoise sources such as: construction activity; commercial,industrial, and agricultural operations; machinery and pumps; and airconditioners. Enforcement of the ordinance ensures that adjacentproperties are not exposed to excessive noise from stationary sources.Enforcing the ordinance includes requiring proposed developmentprojects to show compliance with the ordinance, including operating inaccordance with noise levels and hours of operations limits placed onthe project site. The City also requires construction activity to complywith established work schedule limits. The ordinance is reviewedperiodically for adequacy and amended as needed to addresscommunity needs and development patterns.San Jacinto General Plan N13 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTAppendix: Implementation ProgramThis Implementation Program provides actions toimplement the adopted policies and plans identifiedin the Noise Element. The Noise ElementImplementation Program is a series of actions,procedures and techniques that includes adescription of the responsible agency/department,funding source, time frame and related policies inthe Noise Element.N1Review DevelopmentProjectsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Review discretionary development proposals for potential on and offsitestationary and vehicular noise impacts per the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any proposed development locatedwithin a 60 dB or higher noise contour (per Figures N1 and N2) shallbe reviewed for potential noise impacts and compliance with the noiseand land use compatibility standards. The thresholds established in theNoise Element, Noise Ordinance, the Noise Contours Maps (Figure N2), and Tables N2 and N3 of the Noise Element will be used todetermine the significance of impacts. If potential impacts are identified,mitigation in the form of noise reduction designs/structures (e.g.,landscaped berms, barriers, walls, enhanced parkways, increasedsetbacks) will be required to reduce the impact to a level less thansignificant, where feasible.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2N2Minimize Commercial/Industrial NoiseReview the locations of proposed projects with the potential to generatestationary noise in relation to sensitive receptors through thediscretionary project review process. Limit delivery or service hours forstores and businesses with loading areas, docks, or trash bins that front,side, border, or gain access on driveways next to residential and othernoise sensitive areas. Only approve exceptions if full compliance withthe nighttime limits of the noise regulations is achieved.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix N1 January 2006

NOISE ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, PoliceGeneral FundOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1N3Minimize ConstructionNoiseResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Require all construction activity to comply with the limits (maximum noiselevels, hours and days of allowed activity) established in the City noiseregulations (Title 24 California Code of Regulations, Noise Ordinance)in order to reduce impacts associated with temporary construction noiseto the extent feasible. Trucks associated with construction activities shallfollow the designated truck routes described in Implementation ProgramC3.Community Development, PoliceGeneral Fund, Development FeesOngoing3.1N4:Noise OrdinanceResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Actively enforce the standards identified within the City's NoiseOrdinance and Noise Plan in order to reduce impacts to the extentfeasible. Update and amend the Noise Ordinance and Plan asappropriate. Provide a link on the City's website for those to filecomplaints against activities and uses that may be violating the NoiseOrdinance.Community Development, PoliceGeneral Fund, Development FeesOngoing3.1, 3.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix N2 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Public Safety Element..............................................................................PS1Scope and Content of the Public Safety Element .............................................................PS1Related Plans and Programs..........................................................................................PS2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements .................................................................PS4Issues, Goals and PoliciesSafety PlanNatural Hazards...........................................................................................................PS5Human Activity Hazards ................................................................................................PS6Emergency Preparedness ..............................................................................................PS7Natural Hazards...........................................................................................................PS8Human Activity Hazards ..............................................................................................PS19Emergency Preparedness ............................................................................................PS22Appendix: Implementation Program ........................................................................Appendix PS1San Jacinto General Plan PSi January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTList of FiguresFigurePagePS1 Geologic and Seismic Hazards......................................................................................PS9PS2 Flood Zones...............................................................................................................PS15San Jacinto General Plan PSii January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTIntroductionNatural events such as flooding, landslides andearthquakes can endanger human life andproperty, while the use, storage and transport ofhazardous materials and other human activities canimpact community safety. Community safetyregulations and programs can reduce the potentialfor loss of life, injuries and property damageassociated with natural and manmade hazards.The Public Safety Element establishes goals,policies and a plan to assure that there is an adequate coordinated andexpedient response to public safety concerns.PURPOSE OF THEPUBLIC SAFETYELEMENTSCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE PUBLIC SAFETYELEMENTThe purpose of the Public Safety Element is to identify and address thosefeatures or characteristics existing in or near the City that represent apotential hazard to the citizens, structures, and infrastructure in thecommunity. The Public Safety Element establishes policies to minimizethe danger to residents, workers and visitors while identifying actionsneeded to manage crises such as earthquakes, fires and floods.Additionally, the Public Safety Element contains specific policies andprograms to regulate existing and proposed development in hazardproneareas. Emergency preparedness and evacuation routes are alsoaddressedThe Public Safety Element satisfies the requirements of state planning lawand is a mandated component of the General Plan. Government Codesection 65302(g) sets forth a list of hazards that the Element must coverif they pertain to conditions in the City. These hazards are:‣ Seismically induced conditions including ground shaking, surfacerupture, ground failure, tsunami and seiche;‣ Slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides;San Jacinto General Plan PS1 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT‣ Subsidence and other geologic hazards‣ Flooding;‣ Wildland and urban fires; and‣ Evacuation routes, water supply requirements and design standardsfor new development as they relate to identified fire seismic andgeologic hazards.State law also permits communities to add safety issues to this list. Dueto potential safety concerns with the use, storage and transport ofhazardous materials in the City, hazardous materials are also discussedin this Element.The Public Safety Element contains three sections: 1) this Introduction; 2)Issues, Goals and Policies; and 3) the Public Safety Plan. In the Issues,Goals and Policies section, major issues pertaining to hazardousconditions and safety are identified and related goals and policies areestablished.The goals are statements of the City’s desires and consist of broadstatements of purpose and direction. The policies serve as guidelines forreducing risk associated with natural and human activity hazards. Thepolicies also serve to direct and maximize community emergencypreparedness. The Plan explains how the goals and policies will beachieved and implemented. Specific action programs for the PublicSafety Element are contained in the Implementation Program containedas an appendix to this Element.RELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSThere are a number of existing plans and programs that directly relate tothe goals of the Public Safety Element. These plans and programs havebeen enacted through state and local legislation and are administeredby agencies with powers to enforce state and local laws.San Jacinto General Plan PS2 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTCalifornia EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) andGuidelinesSeismic HazardsMapping ActAlquistPrioloEarthquake Fault ZoningActThe California Environmental Quality Act was adopted by the statelegislature in response to a public mandate for a thoroughenvironmental analysis of projects that might adversely affect theenvironment. Public safety hazards are recognized as environmentalimpacts under CEQA. The provisions of the law and environmentalreview procedures are described in the CEQA Statutes and the CEQAGuidelines. Implementation of CEQA ensures that during the decisionmaking stage of development, City officials and the general public willbe able to assess the noise impacts associated with public and privatedevelopment projects.Pursuant to the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, the state Geologistcompiles maps identifying seismic hazard zones. Development inseismic hazard areas is subject to policies and criteria established by theState Mining and Geology Board. Additionally, approval ofdevelopment on a site within a seismic hazard area requires thepreparation of a geotechnical report and local agency consideration ofthe policies and criteria set forth by the State Mining and Geology Board(Public Resources Code Section 2690 et. seq.).The AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act requires the StateGeologist to identify earthquake fault zones along traces of both recentlyand potentially active major faults. Cities and counties that contain suchzones, must inform the public regarding the location of these zones,which are usually onequarter mile or less in width. Proposeddevelopment plans within these earthquake fault zones must beaccompanied by a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified geologistdescribing the likelihood of surface rupture.San Jacinto General Plan PS3 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTLandslide HazardIdentification ProgramNational FloodInsurance AdministrationProgram (NFIP)City of San JacintoCodesRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSThe Landslide Hazard Identification Program requires the StateGeologist to prepare maps of landslide hazards within urbanizing areas.According to Public Resources Code Section 2687 (a), public agenciesare encouraged to use these maps for land use planning and fordecisions regarding building, grading and development permits.San Jacinto participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). The NFIP provides federal flood insurance and federallyfinanced loans for property owners in flood prone areas. To qualify forfederal flood insurance, the City must identify flood hazard areas andimplement a system of protective controls. The Floodplain ManagementElement and Safety Element fulfill these requirements.The City has adopted the most recent Uniform Building Code, UniformMechanical Code, Uniform Fire Code and the National Electric Code,which contain structural requirements for existing and new buildings.The codes are designed to ensure structural integrity during seismic andother hazardous events, and prevent injury, loss of life and substantialproperty damage. To protect public safety, planned development in SanJacinto is subject to these structural codes.The Public Safety Element must be consistent with the other General Planelements. All elements of the General Plan are interrelated to a degree,and certain goals and policies of each element may also address issuesthat are the primary subjects of other elements. The integration ofoverlapping issues throughout the General Plan elements provides astrong basis for implementation plans and programs, and achievementof community goals.Policies and plans in the Public Safety Element are designed to protectexisting and planned land uses identified in the Land Use Element frompublic safety hazards. Potential hazards are identified in the PublicSafety Element, and action programs are established to avoid ormitigate public safety impacts from planned development. Concurrently,the Land Use Element contains policies to ensure that environmentalconditions, including hazards, are considered in all land use decisions.The distribution of residential and other sensitive land uses on the LandUse Policy Map is designed to avoid areas where hazardous conditionshave been identified.Evacuation routes, which use the circulation system, are also describedin the Public Safety Element. The provision of viable evacuation routeswithin the City is inextricably linked to the existing and plannedcirculation system within the Circulation Element.San Jacinto General Plan PS4 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesCertain natural conditions and human activities inSan Jacinto create risks to individuals andproperties within the community. Excessive riskfrom such hazards can be reduced or avoidedthrough implementation of the Public SafetyElement.Three major issues are addressed within the PublicSafety Element. These issues include: 1) reducingrisk from natural hazardous conditions; 2) reducing risks from humanrelatedhazards; and 3) preparing for emergency situations. Each issueand the related goals and policies are included in this section of theElement.NATURAL HAZARDSDue to its geographic location in a seismically active region and thelocation of flood plains and hillsides within the City limits, San Jacinto issubject to several types of natural hazards such as seismic activity,liquefaction, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and erosion. This risk ofexposure can be reduced through appropriate planning, land usedesignations, development engineering, and building constructionpractices. Existing structures, especially older, unreinforced buildings inthe older sections of the community or older mobile homes that are notsecurely attached to their footings may require retrofitting to be able towithstand seismic hazards.Public Safety Goal 1: Minimize the risk of injury and the loss of life andproperty related to geologic conditions, seismic activity, wildfires, andflooding.Policy 1.1: Reduce the risk of impacts from geologic and seismichazards by applying proper and up to date land useplanning, development engineering, building construction,and retrofitting requirements.Policy 1.2:Encourage landscaped open space uses for areas withinidentified fault zones, and prohibit residential developmentin these areas.Policy 1.3: Reduce the risk of wildfire hazards by requiring fireretardant landscaping and other project design features fordevelopment located in areas of or adjacent to highwildfire risk.Policy 1.4:Reduce the risk of fire to the community by coordinationfor emergency preparedness with the Riverside County FireDepartment.San Jacinto General Plan PS5 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTPolicy 1.5: Protect the community from flooding hazards by providingand maintaining flood control facilities and limitingdevelopment within the flood plain.Policy 1.6:Coordinate with the agencies responsible for damoperation and maintenance to reduce the risk of daminundation from the San Jacinto Reservoir, Little Lake, andHemet Lake dams.Related Public Safety Element Implementation Programs: PS1 throughPS7HUMAN ACTIVITYHAZARDSSan Jacinto is subject to many of the same humanrelated hazardousconditions that are encountered in any community. Certain humanactivities such as flying, use of cars and other gasoline driven vehicles,water storage, use of hazardous or toxic materials, use of combustibles,and criminal activities expose the population of San Jacinto to risk. Therisk of exposure to these hazards can be reduced to acceptable levelsthrough proper planning and regulations of human activity.Public Safety Goal 2: Protect the community from hazards related to airpollution, dam inundation, hazardous materials, structural fires, groundtransportation, and criminal activity.Policy 2.1: Work with responsible federal, state, and county agenciesto decrease air pollution emissions occurring within the airbasin to reduce the risk posed by air pollution.Policy 2.2: Cooperate with responsible federal, state and countyagencies to minimize the risk to the community from theuse and transportation of hazardous materials.Policy 2.3: Promote the routing of vehicles carrying potentiallyhazardous materials to transportation corridors posing theminimum risk to the public.Policy 2.4: Reduce the per capita production of household hazardouswaste in San Jacinto in concert with the County ofRiverside plans for reducing hazardous waste.Policy 2.5: Reduce the risk from ground transportation hazards, suchas rail and roadway systems.Policy 2.6: Provide sufficient levels of police, fire, and emergencyresponse service to reduce the risk of criminal activity.Policy 2.7:Ensure projects include design features that promote safetyand reduce criminal activity.San Jacinto General Plan PS6 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTRelated Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: PS8 through PS16EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSMajor emergencies occur periodically in all communities. Properpreparation for emergencies is an essential action to minimize thedisruption, personal injury, and property damage associated with suchevents. Preventative measures and preparatory responses before anemergency occurs will hasten recovery from these emergencies.Public Safety Goal 3: Improve the ability of the City to respondeffectively to natural and humancaused emergencies.Policy 3.1: Support the development of local preparedness plans andmultijurisdictional cooperation and communicationagreements for emergency situations.Policy 3.2: Educate residents and businesses regarding appropriateactions to safeguard life and property during andimmediately after emergencies.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: PS17, PS18San Jacinto General Plan PS7 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTSafety PlanLike all communities, natural conditions andhuman activities occur in San Jacinto that effect thequality of life and safety of its residents. Reducingthe risks associated with natural hazards andhuman activities, as well as being prepared foremergency situations, is essential for creating anattractive and healthy environment. Public healthand private property is protected through properprevention and emergency preparedness planning.The goals and policies of the previous section establish a broad agendato safeguard community health from natural and human activity hazardsand prepare for emergency situations. This section of the Public SafetyElement identifies the City’s approach for reducing potential hazardsfrom natural conditions and human activities. Geologic conditions andseismic activity as well as flooding and fires are natural hazards in SanJacinto. Human activity hazards include: a) air pollution; b) the use,storage and transport of hazardous materials; c) ground transportation;and d) criminal activity.NATURAL HAZARDSGeologic HazardNatural hazards addressed in the Public Safety Plan include geologicconditions, seismic activity, wildfires and flooding.The City of San Jacinto lies in the San Jacinto Valley between theLakeview Mountains on the west, the San Jacinto Mountains foothills onthe south and east, and the San Timoteo badlands on the northeast.Physiography (landforms and topography) of the City is controlled by thedistribution and character of geologic units, by fault movements, and byclimate and erosion. The terrain of the City consists predominately ofthe gently sloping, nearly flat valley floor that at one time was a closedbasin. The relief of the valley floor is minimal consisting of inciseddrainages from the surrounding hills. The northeastern slopes of thesteep Lakeview Mountains shed sediment onto the valley floor formingalluvial fans. The San Jacinto River cuts through the City from thesoutheast, forming the eastern edge of the valley floor, crossing thenorthern boundary of the City and exiting to the west north of theLakeview Mountains. Park Hill is located along the south edge of theCity between two active faults. Approximately 1,500 feet of verticalrelief is present within the Planning Area, most of it in the steep SanJacinto Mountains foothills (Figure PS1). Subsidence, expansive soils,landslides and debris flows are the dominant geologic/geotechnicalhazard risks within the City.San Jacinto General Plan PS8 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTBack of Figure PS1San Jacinto General Plan PS10 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTThere is a predominance of clay, silt, and finegrained sand depositsbeneath the valley floor that are sometimes soft, expansive, and prone toconsolidation under building loads. Groundwater, which is pumped foruse by the local citizens, can range from very shallow (less than 30 feetdeep) in certain areas to deep (several hundred feet deep) in the vicinityof pumping wells.The Lakeview Mountains have a granitic bedrock character consisting ofmoderately hard to hard, “layered” material that is generally stable andsuitable for foundations. Park Hill is composed on older upliftedalluvium that consists of sand, silt, and clay generally stable, butsusceptible to debris slides. The San Jacinto Mountains foothills and theSan Timoteo badlands are geologically complex, being made up ofsedimentary, granitic, and metamorphic rock types, as well as landslidesand debris flows, particularly when saturated. Spring flow is found inthese foothill areas due to the upland runoff and fractured bedrock. Asignificant portion of eastern mountainous area of the City is vulnerableto landslides and debris flows.The City will continue to implement its building and grading codesthrough the County of Riverside Planning Department, Building andSafety Division. The County sets technical guidelines for soil andgeology reports to reduce risk associated with construction in the valleyand on hillsides. The County Geologist is responsible for the review andapproval of engineering geology and geotechnical reports submitted byapplicants seeking grading permits. The City will develop a HillsideManagement Ordinance to provide guidelines for future development inareas with a slope of greater than 15 percent.Landslides and debris flows can occur rapidly and without warningduring periods of exceptionally high rainfall. Although rockfall hazardsare low in the City, mudflows are more likely to occur. Due to thepredominant underlying geologic formations and topography, theeastern foothills are most susceptible to mud debris flows, and to alesser extent the western Lakeview Mountains. The risk of debris flowhazard is considered moderate to high in these areas of San Jacinto.The relatively significant amounts of clay present in the sedimentsunderlying the valley in the alluvial formations can pose an expansivesoils hazard. Soils overlying these formations are considered moderatelyto highly expansive. When grading requires imported fill materials,differences in the rate of settlement and expansion can result in damageto structures. The City will continue to implement building and gradingcodes and technical guidelines for soil and geology to reduce expansivesoils hazards.San Jacinto General Plan PS11 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTGroundwater is a resource that has been extracted from the San Jacintobasin for decades at ever increasing rates of withdrawal. Areas alongthe edge of the mountains, along the active Casa Loma fault, and thenorthern Sphere of Influence (SOI) have had surface fissuring due tononuniform subsidence as the internal porosity of the sedimentscollapses during dewatering. The existing ground fissures provideconduits for infiltration and may cause foundation damage if undetectedunder heavy structures. The City recognizes this hazard and requires itto be addressed in engineering geology and geotechnical reportssubmitted by applicants seeking grading permits.Seismic ActivityFigure PS1 identifies the seismic faults in the Planning Area. The City ofSan Jacinto is located in a region with many seismically active faults andis crossed by two significant active faults zoned by the State AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zoning (APEFZ) Act. The Claremont fault (oftenmapped as the main San Jacinto fault entering the San Jacinto Valleyfrom the north) has been mapped in young surficial alluvium and inexploratory subsurface trenches. On the east side of the City thesubparallel Casa Loma fault has been similarly mapped as it extendsfrom the east side of the Lakeview Mountains to the northeast andsouthwest sides of Park Hill. Therefore, the City is subject to risks fromthe hazards associated with earthquakes. Seismic activity poses twotypes of hazards: primary and secondary. Primary hazards includeground rupture, ground shaking, ground displacement and subsidenceand uplift from earth movement. Primary hazards can induce secondaryhazards including ground failure (lurch cracking, lateral spreading, andslope failure), liquefaction, water waves (seiches), movement on nearbyfaults (sympathetic fault movement), dam failure, and fires.Because known active seismic faults traverse San Jacinto, the potentialfor ground rupture is high. The City and County require subsurfacetrenching studies associated with permit applications within the APEFZs.When active or potentially active faults are discovered, habitablebuildings must be set back from the fault. However, the City has existingbuildings constructed prior to 1972 that lie within the APEFZ and do notrequire study. To further reduce hazards associated with fault rupture,the City encourages linear trails and landscaped passive open spaceuses along the extent of known active fault lines.San Jacinto General Plan PS12 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTIn addition to the active faults discussed above, San Jacinto is locatedwithin 100 kilometers (62 miles) of several known potential sources ofstrong seismic shaking (up to about 60 percent the force of gravity, “g”),including the San Andreas, Elsinore, and other segments of the SanJacinto fault both northwest and southeast of the City. The San Andreasfault zone southern segment near Indio is located approximately 16miles east of the City and the Elsinore fault zone is locatedapproximately 23 miles southwest of the City near Temecula. TheClaremont/Casa Loma faults are less than ½ mile away andcontinuation segments are approximately 23 miles north and 4.5 milesnorth. The San Jacinto Valley segments (Claremont/Casa Loma) areconsidered active faults requiring special nearsource factors to beincorporated into buildings developed within 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) ofthe fault. The Uniform Building Code requires that the entire Cityincorporate nearsource factors into the design of new buildings.Other significant faults located within 100 kilometers of the City thatmay generate ground accelerations over 10g include the Pinto Mountainfault and two other segments of the Elsinore fault. A major earthquakeassociated with any of these faults could result in moderate to severegroundshaking in San Jacinto. Damage (more than cosmetic) tobuildings and infrastructure would be expected as a result ofgroundshaking during a severe seismic event on the nearest segments ofthe San Jacinto and San Andreas fault zones.Damage from earthquakes is most often the result of liquefaction.Liquefaction occurs primarily in areas of recently deposited sands andsilts and in areas of high groundwater levels. Poorly consolidatedsediment and high groundwater levels occur most frequently increekbeds and floodplains. A significant area of the City is vulnerable toliquefaction in an earthquake. The potential for liquefaction isparticularly high in the floodways located adjacent to and downstreamof the San Jacinto River and in the valley floor where water is less than30 feet deep.Large scale landslides, as well as rockfalls, are relatively common eventsin major earthquakes. Unstable slopes are located throughout theeastern foothill portions of the City and the SOI. Almost all hillsideregions over 20 percent slope are vulnerable to some degree.The City is protected from sea waves (tsunamis) due to its inlandlocation. However, the City’s (and adjacent jurisdictions’) tanks,reservoirs, lakes and swimming pools are enclosed bodies of water thatare subject to potentially damaging oscillation, or seiches duringearthquakes. The hazard is dependent upon specific earthquakeparameters, and the degree of damage due to seiches is likely to beminor. A failure of Lake Hemet dam would cause some flooding alongthe San Jacinto River as indicated on Figure PS2 later in the Floodingsubsection.San Jacinto General Plan PS13 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTMost loss of life and injuries that occur during an earthquake are relatedto the collapse of buildings and structures. A large percentage of thestructures in the downtown area are unreinforced masonry buildings,and pre1973 concrete tiltup buildings that were built prior to improvedbuilding codes; all of these buildings except pre 1973 tiltup buildingshave not been upgraded to current building code standards. Thesebuildings could be subject to severe damage in an earthquake. Thegeologic hazards noted above, combined with groundshaking canresult in substantial structural damage, personal injury and a related lossof life and property.The State Department of Conservation Division of Mines and Geologypublished an earthquake scenario report for the San Jacinto fault zone.This report did not concentrate on residential, commercial and industrialproperties, but on critical facilities that support the local population.Local facilities affected by a 7.0 scenario earthquake are:‣ Communications – General Telephone’s two central switchingoffices in Hemet will be subject to about MMI VII on the 1931Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. Seismic design should allow lightto moderate damage to be repaired within several hours after theearthquake. Buried cables that cross a fault rupture zone will bevulnerable to damage. Cellular service may be unreliable due tooverloading.‣ Electric Power – A major Southern California Edison transmissionline crosses the San Jacinto Valley at the north end of the planningarea. Romoland Substation at SR74 and the I215 should sustainminor damage and be at full capacity after one day. Thetransmission towers entering the valley from Beaumont will besusceptible to landslides and may operate at limited capacity for 2 to4 days.‣ Water Supply – The Colorado River Aqueduct enters the planningarea near San Jacinto Park and branches into the Casa Lomasiphons, the San Diego Aqueduct/Canal. Part of this system passesthrough the San Jacinto Reservoir. In general water supplies will bereduced 20 percent and services may be out for three days due tofault rupture on the Casa Loma and Claremont segments, althoughlocal wells may alleviate shortage conditions much sooner. TheColorado River Aqueduct may be out of service for one to twoweeks.San Jacinto General Plan PS14 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTBack of 2San Jacinto General Plan PS16 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT‣ Natural Gas – Southern California Gas Company has majortransmission lines (30 and 36inch diameter) crossing the SanJacinto Valley well north of the Planning Area which are subject todamage from landslides and fault rupture. This will reduce servicefor about 20 percent of residents for about one week. A local majordistribution trunk line (8 to 12inch diameter) passes through the Cityand crosses the fault zones several times. Disruptions may causefires and service may be interrupted for several weeks.‣ Highways – SR74 and SR79, the major routes through the City,should remain open following the scenario earthquake, howeverlocal damage due to liquefaction, fault rupture, and settlement willcreate lane restrictions and detours. Repairs will require months.With regard to the residential, commercial and industrial properties, amajority of the post1971 structures in the City would remain withprimarily cosmetic damage. However, the City has a significant numberof mobile homes that are subject to severe damage as a result ofearthquakes. Severe damage to mobile homes often results from thehomes falling off their supports, usually severing utility lines with thesteep jackstands that penetrate through the floor. The close proximity ofthese units within the City makes them especially vulnerable toearthquakeinduced fires. In a probable earthquake scenario, themajority of the City’s pre1980 mobile home stock will have substantialdamage.Under a probable earthquake scenario, San Jacinto schools, and fireand police stations are estimated to function at less than 20 percent ofnormal capacity one day after the earthquake.The City will continue to enact programs to reduce geologic, seismicand structural hazards in order to protect public safety. To minimizehazards from earthquakes and other geologic hazards, the City willimplement the most recent geologic, seismic, and structural guidelinesincluding the most recent Uniform Building Code, and the City’s SeismicHazard Mitigation Ordinance and the American Water WorksAssociation Standard for Design of Steel Water Tanks. The stability ofresidential structures, critical structures and vital emergency facilities willbe given particular attention. During the review of developmentproposals involving grading in areas with active faults, potential groundfissures, liquefaction potential, unstable soils, and other hazardousconditions, surveys of geotechnical and geologic conditions will berequired. These surveys and reports will be required to be performedunder the direct supervision of a state licensed engineering geologist,geotechnical engineer, and/or civil engineer depending upon the hazardcondition.San Jacinto General Plan PS17 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTBased on the results of the survey, design measures are incorporatedinto projects to minimize geologic hazards. Open space easements tocreate buffers are also considered to avoid geologic hazards.Earthquake preparedness is one of the best methods to minimizepersonal injury and property damage and accelerate recovery. The Citywill continue to promote earthquake preparedness in the communitythrough its Emergency Preparedness Plan and mock exercises. Theprograms will be coordinated with emergency service providers andschool districts to maximize public participation and effectiveness.Fire HazardsSan Jacinto is subject to both wildland fires and structural fires. Thenatural vegetation in the Planning Area is highly prone to wildland fires.The largely undeveloped hillsides located in both the westernmost andeasternmost portions of the Planning Area are High Fire Hazard Areas.These areas could create public safety hazards for residents within thePlanning Area.The City reduces the potential for dangerous fires by coordinating withthe Riverside County Fire Department (RCOFD) to implement fire hazardeducation programs and requirements for fire protection and fuelmodification zones around existing and proposed development. Thecurrent Uniform Fire Code is also used to reduce structural fire hazardsin these areas. In addition, the City and RCOFD review developmentproposals to ensure that existing fire department staffing, water pressureand emergency access is adequate for fire fighting purposes. Inparticular, future development in the hillside areas shall be required toprovide dual access to the proposed development site.FloodingThe Casa Loma Canal, Colorado River Aqueduct and the San JacintoRiver traverse the Planning Area. Figure PS2 depicts the flood proneareas within the Planning Area as mapped by FEMA. This figure depictsthe inundation areas for a 100year flood; a flood of this size has a onepercent chance of occurring in a given year. As depicted in Figure PS2,flooding is particularly expected along the San Jacinto River and theColorado River Aqueduct. Floods in residential areas and employmentcenters are considered hazardous due to the potential for injury andproperty damage. Business and commercial activities can also beimpeded by floods due to facility damage and access related problems.Portions of the Planning Area are also subject to potential hazardsassociated with failure of the Hemet Lake dam. As previously discussed,a failure of Lake Hemet dam would cause some flooding along the SanJacinto River.San Jacinto General Plan PS18 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTA flood control system has been constructed to direct runoff fromdeveloped areas and prevent flooding. Flood control deficiencies arealso identified and improvements are proposed in the County ofRiverside Flood Control District Master Drainage Plans and AreaDrainage Plans for San Jacinto Regional and San Jacinto River. TheRiverside County Flood Control District is the agency responsible for theregional drainage facilities while the City controls the local facilities.The City coordinates with the Riverside County Flood Control District toensure regularly scheduled maintenance of flood control channels andcompletion of necessary facilities and repairs.The City of San Jacinto is required by Section 8589.5 of the CaliforniaGovernment Code to have in place emergency procedures for theevacuation and control of populated areas within the limits of possibledam inundation. In addition, real estate disclosure upon sale or transferof property in the inundation area is required under AB 1195 Chapter65 passed on June 9, 1998.San Jacinto participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),which is administered by FEMA. The NFIP provides federal floodinsurance and federally financed loans for properties within identifiedflood hazard areas. To qualify for federal flood insurance, the City isrequired to identify flood hazard areas and implement a system ofprotective controls.HUMAN ACTIVITYHAZARDSAir PollutionHuman activity hazards addressed in the Public Safety Plan include: a)air pollution; b) the use, storage and transport of hazardous materials; c)ground transportation; and d) criminal activity.The City of San Jacinto is located within the South Coast Air Basin, anonattainment area for federal and state air quality standards for ozoneand state standards for particulate matter less than ten microns indiameter (PM10). The Planning Area lies within the South Coast AirQuality Management District Source Receptor Area 28. Since 1997,there has been no active monitoring station in Area 28 becauseinformation gathered in Area 28 was consistently redundant with theinformation gathered in Area 24 – Perris Valley, which is located justwest of Area 28. Therefore, since 1997, the City uses informationgathered from Area 24 to assess PM10 and ozone emissions affectingthe Planning Area. No other pollutant is monitored in Area 24 due tothe consistently low levels of other pollutant emissions (e.g., carbonmonoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide) identified in the area inthe 1980s and 1990s.Motor vehicles are the primary source of regional ozone and PM10emissions throughout the air basin and within San Jacinto. Agriculturaluses and construction activities that cause soil disturbance and theSan Jacinto General Plan PS19 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTrelease of dust are also contributors to PM10 emissions. The City workswith the South Coast Air Quality Management District and implementsthe requirements of the most recent Air Quality Management Plan inorder to improve regional air quality. Energy conservation, discussed inthe Energy Conservation subsection of this Plan, also helps to reducelocalized and regional air quality impacts.Hazardous MaterialsHazardous materials are used in San Jacinto for a variety of purposesincluding manufacturing, service industries, small businesses,agriculture, medical clinics, schools and households. Many chemicalsused in household cleaning, construction, dry cleaning, film processing,landscaping and automotive maintenance and repair are consideredhazardous. Accidents can occur in the production, use, storage,transport and disposal of hazardous materials.As identified in County of Riverside Ordinance 615.3, the County ofRiverside Department of Environmental Health enforces the provisions ofthe Hazardous Waste Control Law of the State of California as set forthin the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code ofRegulations. In order to effectively manage hazardous materials andwaste, the City coordinates with the County of Riverside EnvironmentalHealth Department to implement the following programs:‣ Household Hazardous Waste Program – Provides for the collectionof household wastes at scheduled events throughout the County;‣ Hazardous Waste Minimization – County personnel providestechnical assistance and education programs for businesses in orderto identify ways to significantly reduce the amount of hazardouswaste produced;‣ Emergency Response and Investigations – County EnvironmentalHealth Depart staff in conjunction with County Fire responds tohazardous materials incidents. Also, the County District Attorneyinvestigates environmental crimes and illegal hazardous wastedisposal complaints.‣ Local Oversight Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program –Monitors the remediation of sites contaminated by petroleumproducts as a result of a leaking UST.‣ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program – Regulates all nonexemptUSTs in Riverside County that contain hazardous substances;‣ Waste Generator Permit – Regulates facilities in the community thatgenerate a hazardous waste. Regulatory requirements are fulfilledthrough a program of annual permits, supported by routineinspections;San Jacinto General Plan PS20 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT‣ Hazardous Materials Handlers Program – Regulates facilities thathandle and store onsite specified types and quantities of hazardousand acutely/extremely hazardous materials. Regulatory requirementsare fulfilled through permitting routine facility inspections and reviewof detailed site plans indicating where hazardous materials arestored. Facilities monitored under this program generally require aBusiness Emergency Plan.‣ Environmental Crimes Task Force – Investigates environmentalcrimes Countywide.Hazardous materials also pass through the City en route to otherdestinations via the freeway, rail and surface street system. However, theCity has no direct authority to regulate the transport of hazardousmaterials on State highways or rail lines. Transportation of hazardousmaterials by truck and rail is regulated by the U.S. Department ofTransportation (DOT). DOT regulations establish criteria for safehandling procedures. These federal safety standards area also includedin the California Administrative Code. The California Health ServicesDepartment also regulates the haulers of hazardous waste, but does notregulate all hazardous materials.Ground TransportationSan Jacinto is traversed by a variety of transportation systems includingthe Ramona Expressway, State Route 79, the Burlington Northern SantaFe (BNSF) Rail Road, and major arterials and roadways. The RiversideTransit Agency (RTA) transit system provides bus service on two routes inthe Planning Area. The preponderance of ground transportation systemsis an asset to local economic development but poses several potentialhazards including automobile accidents, rail accidents, and pedestrianand bicycling accidents.The risk of accidents can be reduced by properly maintaining thetransportation system infrastructure and correcting deficiencies. The Cityworks with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and the CaliforniaHighway Patrol to monitor the ground transportation system forhazardous conditions. When safety problem are identified, the Citycoordinates with the appropriate agency (e.g., Caltrans, RTA, BNSF, theCity Public Works Department) to take corrective measures.Crime ControlBurglary, auto theft, and assault are the most frequent crimes in SanJacinto. The frequency of violent crimes such as homicide, rape androbbery is low. Protecting citizens and businesses from criminal activityis a priority in San Jacinto. Crime prevention techniques includesubstantive levels of police protection and education of the public aboutmethods to reduce criminal activity.The City of San Jacinto began contracting for law enforcement serviceswith the Riverside County Sheriff Department effective June 1, 2004.The City ensures that staffing levels correspond to the City’s populationSan Jacinto General Plan PS21 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTand needs and has in the past used a mutual aid agreement betweenthe Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the police departments ofsurrounding jurisdictions when needed.The following are components of the Police Department public safetyprograms:‣ Police Patrol‣ Traffic Enforcement‣ Community Oriented Policingand Problem Solving (COPPS)‣ Investigations‣ Police Explorers‣ Drug Abuse Resistance Education(DARE)‣ Bike Patrol‣ Canine Team‣ Allied Riverside CitiesNarcotics Enforcement‣ Animal Control‣ Citizen Volunteers‣ Neighborhood WatchProgramEMERGENCYPREPAREDNESSLocal emergency preparedness plans serve as extensions of theCalifornia Emergency Plan and the Emergency Resource ManagementPlan. The purpose of the City’s Emergency Preparedness Plan is torespond to emergency situation with a coordinated system of emergencyservice providers and facilities.The Emergency Preparedness Plan identifies resources available foremergency response and establishes coordinates action plans forspecific emergency situations and disasters including earthquakes, fires,major rail and roadway accidents, flooding, hazardous materialsincidents and civil disturbance. This plan is maintained and updated asnecessary to reflect the current circulation system and current facilities.To support the Emergency Preparedness Plan, the City supports a highlevel of multijurisdictional cooperation and communication foremergency planning and response management. In order foremergency response and planning to be effective, vital facilities such ashospitals, fire stations, police stations, and communication centers mustbe functional during disasters.Educating residents and businesses about potential disasters and theEmergency Preparedness Plan increases the effectiveness of responseefforts. A public educated in emergency preparedness is more likely toknow how to prevent injury and property damage during and afteremergency episodes and also know how to find help. Throughbrochures and presentations to civic groups and local schools, the Cityworks to educate residents and businesses about appropriate actions totake during an emergency situation.San Jacinto General Plan PS22 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTAppendix: Implementation ProgramThis Implementation Program provides actions toimplement the adopted policies and plans identifiedin this Element. The Public Safety ElementImplementation Program is a series of actions,procedures and techniques that includes adescription of the responsible agency/department,funding source, time frame and related policies inthe Public Safety Element.Natural HazardsPS1Natural Hazards RiskReductionResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS2Open Space Easementsfor Natural HazardsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS3Structural DesignReduce the risk to the community from hazards related to geologicconditions, seismic activity, flooding, and wildfires by requiring feasiblemitigation of such impacts on development projects. Assessdevelopment proposals for potential hazards pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act. Require measures to mitigate all identifiedsignificant public safety hazards.Community Development, Fire Department, Public WorksGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.1, 1.3, 1.5Where the threat from natural hazards (such as fault rupture or flooding)cannot be mitigated, use open space easements and other regulatorytechniques to prohibit development and avoid public safety hazards.Where feasible, permit the jointuse of preserve areas and easementssuch as seismic faults and drainage basins for open space andrecreational uses.Community DevelopmentGeneral FundOngoing1.2, 1.5To minimize damage from earthquakes and other geologic activity,adopt and implement the most recent State seismic requirements forstructural design of new development and redevelopment.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS1 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS4Soil and GeologicSurveysResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS5Promote Fire PreventionCommunity Development, Public WorksGeneral FundOngoing1.1During review of discretionary development and redevelopmentproposals, require surveys of soil and geologic conditions by Statelicensed Engineering Geologists and Civil Engineers where appropriate.When potential geologic impacts are identified, require projectapplicants to mitigate the impacts per the recommendations containedwithin the geologic survey.Community Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing1.1Promote fire prevention in San Jacinto by:‣ Working closely with the San Jacinto Fire Department and County ofRiverside Sheriff’s Department to implement fire hazard educationand fire prevention programs;‣ Coordinating with the water districts and the San Jacinto FireDepartment to ensure that water pressure for existing developedareas and sites to be developed is adequate for fire fightingpurposes;‣ Conforming to Fire Department requirements for individual projects;‣ Adopting and implementing the most recent Uniform Fire Codeprovisions and appropriate amendments;‣ Requiring sprinklers in new nonresidential buildings; and‣ Requiring future development in the hillside areas to provide dualaccess to the proposed development site.See also Community Services and Facilities Implementation ProgramsCSF8 and CSF9.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS6Flood Control InsuranceCommunity Development, Fire Department, water districtsGeneral FundOngoing1.3, 1.4Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).See also Community Services and Facilities Implementation ProgramsCSF18 and CSF19.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS2 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS7Flood PlainManagementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral FundOngoing1.5, 1.6Continue to implement the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, whichestablishes rules and regulations for flood plain management. Continueto apply the rules and regulations to development in areas of specialflood hazards as determined by the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA) and as illustrated on the most recent Flood InsuranceRate Map (FIRM). See also Community Services and FacilitiesImplementation Programs CSF18 and CSF19.Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, FEMAGeneral FundOngoing, as hydrologic conditions and flood control facilities changeover time, update the areas subject to the regulations per the mostrecent FIRM1.5, 1.6Human Activity HazardsPS8Human Related HazardsReductionResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS9Air Pollution ReductionResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Protect the community from hazards related to air pollution, hazardousmaterials, and ground and air transportation by requiring feasiblemitigation to be incorporated into new development and redevelopmentproposals to address safety impacts associated with those proposals.Community Development, Fire DepartmentGeneral Fund, Airport Enterprise FundOngoing in response to development proposals2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5Continue to work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD), RTA, the County of Riverside, and the most recent AirQuality Management Plan (AQMP) to improve the regionaltransportation system and regional air quality. See also ResourceManagement Implementation Programs RM25, RM26, and RM27.Community Development, SCAQMD, RTA, County of RiversideGeneral FundOngoing2.1San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS3 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTPS10Pesticide UseResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS11Hazardous MaterialsContinue to monitor regulations governing the use of pesticides andwork with the County Agricultural Commissioner to promote theresponsible use of pesticides.Community Development, County Agriculture CommissionerGeneral FundOngoing2.2Minimize public health risks and environmental risks from the use,transport, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials by:‣ Cooperating with federal, state, and county agencies to effectivelyregulate the management of hazardous materials and hazardouswaste;‣ Cooperating with the County of Riverside Environmental HealthDepartment to advertise and implement the following programsdescribed in the Public Safety Element:♦ Hazardous Waste Minimization♦ Emergency Response and Investigations♦ Local Oversight Underground Storage Tank (UST)♦ Underground Storage Tank (UST)♦ Waste Generator Permit♦ Hazardous Materials Handlers♦ Environmental Crimes Task Force‣ Identifying roadway transportation routes for conveyance ofhazardous materials (the City does not exercise jurisdiction overtransportation of freight along railroad rightofway or statehighways);‣ Implementing the Emergency Preparedness Plan for accidentsinvolving hazardous materials; and‣ Cooperating with the County of Riverside and the San Jacinto FireDepartment to administer Risk Management Plans for businesseswithin the City.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS12Household HazardousWaste CollectionProgramCommunity Development, County of Riverside, Fire Department,California Department of Transportation, California Highway PatrolGeneral Fund, state and federal fundsOngoing2.2, 2.3, 2.4Continue to work with the County of Riverside Environmental HealthDepartment to implement and advertise the Household HazardousWaste Collection Program to protect residents from dangers resultingfrom the use, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials used in thehome. Provide informational materials at public locations and links onthe City’s website about the County’s Household Hazardous WasteSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS4 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTCollection program, the County’s Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint(ABOP) program, collection facilities, dropoff centers, and the 24hourHousehold Hazardous Waste hotline.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS13Conditionally ExemptSmall QuantityGenerators ProgramResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS14Ground TransportationSafetyResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS15Minimize CriminalActivityCounty of Riverside Environmental Health Department, City of SanJacintoGeneral FundOngoing2.2, 2.4Continue to work with the County of Riverside’s Environmental HealthDepartment to implement the Conditionally Exempt Small QuantityGenerators (CESQG) program, which is a hazardous waste pickupdisposal service for eligible, businesses/nonprofit organizations in theCounty of Riverside. This program provides an affordable way to legallydispose of this waste. Provide informational materials at public locationsand links on the City’s website about the County’s CESQG program.County of Riverside Environmental Health Department, City of SanJacintoGeneral FundOngoing2.2Minimize the potential for accidents involving railways, automobiles,pedestrians and cyclists by working closely with the Police Department,California Highway Patrol, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department,Caltrans, Riverside Transportation Agency (RTA), and BurlingtonNorthern Santa Fe Rail Road (BNSF) to identify safety problems andimplement corrective measures, including rerouting vehicles carryinghazardous materials.Public Works, Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department,California Highway Patrol, RTA, BNSFGeneral FundOngoing2.5Adopt a level of service standard for police protection. Protect residentsand businesses from criminal activity by providing the adopted level ofservice and educating the public about methods to reduce criminalactivity. During the annual budget and CIP process, review the level ofservice standard and revise as appropriate. See also CommunityServices and Facilities Implementation Program CSF1.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS5 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:PS16Crime PreventionThrough EnvironmentalDesign (CPTED)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Police DepartmentGeneral FundAdopt standard by the end of 2004; ongoing review of standard withbudget and CIP process2.6In preapplication meetings, encourage developers to incorporateCPTED design features in their residential and nonresidential projects toincrease the safety of the projects. Cooperate with the PoliceDepartment to review development proposals to ensure that designfeatures promote a safe environment, as described in the Public SafetyElement. See also Community Services and Facilities ImplementationProgram CSF5.Community Development, Police Department, private developersGeneral Fund, developer feesOngoing2.7Emergency PreparednessPS17EmergencyPreparedness PlanResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Annually review and update the Emergency Preparedness Plan under theprovision of the State Emergency Management System format tomaximize the efforts of emergency service providers (e.g., fire, medical,and law enforcement) and minimize human suffering and propertydamage during disasters. Provide annual practice sessions to City staff.Support highlevel multijurisdictional cooperation and communicationfor emergency planning and management. Solicit private individualsand organizations to enhance service provider communications andresponse with cellular telephones, ham radios, AM/FM radio, and cabletelevision.Community Development, Police Department, Fire Department, publicand private medical facilities, Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), American Red Cross, Riverside County Sheriff’s DepartmentGeneral Fund, state and federal funds, private fundsOngoing3.1San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS6 January 2006

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTPS18EmergencyPreparedness EducationResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Coordinate with local agencies and organizations to develop anddistribute informational brochures and give presentations to civic groupsand local schools to educate residents and businesses about appropriateactions to take during an emergency situation.Fire Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),American Red Cross, Police Department,General Fund, state and federal funds, private fundsOngoing3.2San Jacinto General Plan Appendix PS7 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTTable of ContentsSectionPageIntroductionPurpose of the Resource Management Element .............................................................RM1Scope and Content of the Resource Management Element.............................................RM2Related Plans and Programs.........................................................................................RM2Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ................................................................RM5Issues, Goals and PoliciesNatural Resources .......................................................................................................RM6Water Resources .........................................................................................................RM7Compatible Development ............................................................................................RM8Cultural Resources.......................................................................................................RM9Agricultural Resources..................................................................................................RM9Air Quality ............................................................................................................... RM10Energy Conservation................................................................................................. RM11Resource Management PlanNatural Resources .................................................................................................... RM12Water Resources ...................................................................................................... RM21Compatible Development ......................................................................................... RM22Air Quality ............................................................................................................... RM27Agricultural Resources............................................................................................... RM27Energy Conservation................................................................................................. RM33Appendix: Implementation Program .........................................................................Appendix RM1San Jacinto General Plan RMi January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTList of TablesTablePageRM1 Related Goals and Policies by Element..........................................................................RM9List of FiguresFigurePageRM1 Open Space Resources............................................................................................. RM15RM2 MSHCP Planning Area.............................................................................................. RM18RM3 Vegetation Communities........................................................................................... RM19RM4 Cultural Resources.................................................................................................... RM25RM5 Agricultural Resources............................................................................................... RM29RM6 Important Farmland.................................................................................................. RM31San Jacinto General Plan RMii January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTIntroductionSome of San Jacinto’s most valuable assets includeits open space areas, the San Jacinto River,agricultural resources, and its hillsides andridgelines. The Resource Management Elementdescribes the relationship between humans and thenatural environment. The focus of this Element isthe protection and enhancement of naturalresources to ensure a high quality livingenvironment for years to come.PURPOSE OF THERESOURCEMANAGEMENT ELEMENTThe San Jacinto Resource Management Element meets the Staterequirements for the Conservation ands Open Space Elements asdefined in Sections 65302(d) and 65301(e) of the Government Code,respectively. According to these requirements, the Conservation Elementmust contain goals and policies to protect and maintain naturalresources such as water, soils, wildlife and minerals, and preventwasteful resource exploitation, degradation and destruction. The OpenSpace Element must contain goals and policies to manage open spaceareas including undeveloped lands and environmentally constrainedareas. Specifically, the Open Space Element must address several openspace categories such as those used for the preservation of naturalresources and managed production of resources, as well as open spacemaintained for public health and safety reasons. This last category ofopen space is addressed in more detail in the Public Safety Element.Although briefly mentioned in this Element, the Community Services andFacilities Element provides a detailed description of the parks, trails andrecreational facilities in San Jacinto.San Jacinto General Plan RM1 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTWhile air quality is not a Statemandated element, the South Coast AirQuality Management Plan (AQMP) requires air quality to be addressedin General Plans. Air quality is included as a component of theResource Management Element in order to fulfill AQMP requirements.The purposes of the air quality component is to identify ways to reducestationary source, mobile source and energy consumption relatedpollutant levels.SCOPE AND CONTENTOF THE RESOURCEMANAGEMENTELEMENTThe Resource Management Element expresses community goals toprotect and enhance environmental resources and open space.Resources addressed in this Element include: 1) open space; 2)agricultural lands; 3) natural resources such as mineral resources, waterresources and biological resources; 4) scenic resources; 5) hillsides; 6)cultural resources; 7) air quality; and 8) energy use.The Resource Management Element comprises three sections: 1) thisIntroduction; 2) Issues, Goals and Policies; and 3) the ResourceManagement Plan. An Implementation Program is provided as anappendix to this Element. In the Issues, Goals and Policies section,preservation of open space and resource management issues areidentified and corresponding goals and policies are established. Thegoals, which are statements of the City’s desires, are comprised of broadstatements of purpose and direction. The policies serve as guidelines forenhancing the natural amenities of San Jacinto and minimizing theeffects of planned development. The Plan explains how the goals andpolicies will be achieved and implemented. Specific implementationprograms for the Resource Management Element are contained in theappendix of this Element.RELATED PLANSAND PROGRAMSCaliforniaEnvironmentalQuality ActThere are a number of existing plans and programs that directly relate tothe Resource Management Element. These plans and programs havebeen enacted through federal, state and local action, and areadministered by agencies and special districts. Federal laws pertainingto the protection of significant resources include the Endangered SpeciesAct of 1973 and the National Environmental Policy Act. Other relatedplans and programs are described below.The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted by thestate legislature in response to a public mandate for thoroughenvironmental analysis of projects impacting the environment. Theprovisions of the law and environmental review procedures aredescribed in the CEQA statutes and CEQA Guidelines. CEQA willcontinue to be instrumental in ensuring that the environmental impactsassociated with local development projects are appropriately assessedand mitigated.San Jacinto General Plan RM2 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTCalifornia EndangeredSpecies ActFederal EndangeredSpecies ActU.S. Fish and WildlifeService and CaliforniaDepartment of Fish andGame RegulationsWestern RiversideCounty MultipleSpecies HabitatConservation Plan(MSHCP)The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & Game Code§§2050, et. seq.) generally parallels the main provisions of the FederalEndangered Species Act and is administered by the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game (CDFG). CESA prohibits the “taking” oflisted species except as otherwise provided in State law. Any futuredevelopment or redevelopment in San Jacinto that has the potential toaffect wildlife will be subject to the restrictions contained in the CESA.The Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), administered by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service, applies to federally listed species and habitatoccupied by federally listed species. Federally listed species are mostlikely to occur within riparian habitat areas in the City’s floodplains. ESASection 9 forbids specified acts that directly or indirectly harm listedspecies. Section 9 also prohibits “taking” any species of wildlife or fishlisted as endangered. These restrictions apply to all federal agenciesand all persons subject to United States jurisdiction.Both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department ofFish and Game have regulations to protect wildlife resources. Specialpermits are required for the alteration, dredging, or any activity in a lakeor stream, as well as other activities that may affect fish and gamehabitat. Both agencies also regulate impacts to sensitive plant andanimal species as described above. Future development in San Jacintothat has the potential to affect wildlife habitat will be subject to theregulations of both of these federal and State agencies.The 7,300 square mile Riverside County contains a range of habitatpatches and rare and narrow endemic species that require preservationunder the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Western Riverside CountyMultiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) is one componentof an integrated plan that also includes an updated Riverside CountyGeneral Plan and a Transportation Corridor Plan. The MSHCP providesfor the conservation of approximately 160 species on 1.25 million acresof land in a rapidly urbanizing area of Riverside County. The WesternRiverside County MSHCP is intended to comply with the guidelines ofhabitat conservation planning required under Section 10(a) of the ESA.The ultimate goal of the plan is the development and management ofpreserve areas within the urban landscape. The preserve areas andmanagement techniques contained in the final MSHCP will affect landuse planning and development opportunities within the San JacintoPlanning Area.San Jacinto General Plan RM3 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTCounty of RiversideGeneral PlanEnvironmental Hazardsand Resources ElementNational PollutantDischarge EliminationSystem (NPDES)California RegionalWater Quality ControlBoard – Santa AnaRegion – OrderNo. 0065South Coast Air QualityManagement PlanWilliamson ActThe County of Riverside General Plan Environmental Hazards andResources Element includes an inventory of both natural hazard areas(e.g., seismic hazards, flooding hazards, slope instability) and Countywidenatural resources such as open space, vegetation, mineralresources, water quality and air quality. The Element also includesgoals, policies and programs for development, management,preservation and conservation of the County’s resources. This County ofRiverside Element provides sources of regional information affecting SanJacinto and identifies policies and programs that apply to the SanJacinto Planning Area.Under the NPDES storm water permit issued to the County of Riversideand the City of San Jacinto as a copermitee, all development andsignificant redevelopment must be implemented with runoff pollutioncontrol measures known as Best Management Practices (BMPs).Proposed development projects (both public and private) within SanJacinto must incorporate structural and nonstructural BMPs to precludesignificant water quality impact from nonpoint source pollutants.Order No. 0065 identifies watershedwide waste dischargerequirements for discharges of storm water runoff associated with newdevelopment in the San Jacinto Watershed. Order No 0065 requiresdevelopers to complete a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) to address the specific circumstances of each project site.These SWPPPs must: 1) identify all pollutant sources; 2) identify all nonstormwater discharges; 3) implement Best Management Practices(BMPs) to reduce or eliminate pollutants in storm water discharges; and4) develop a maintenance schedule for BMPs installed duringconstruction. The SWPPP must be submitted and approved by the SantaAna Regional Water Quality Control Board concurrently with the Noticeof Intent to comply with the terms of Order No. 0065 prior toconstruction activities of five acres or more.The South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) mandates avariety of measures to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.These measures include the requirement that each jurisdiction developan air quality component within its General Plan.The Williamson Act, passed by the State Legislature in 1965 seeks topreserve agricultural uses by offering tax relief to large landowners if theowners agree not to change the use of their open space or agriculturallands for a contract period of ten years. The contracts automaticallyrenew each year, thus extending the term, unless the owner files a noticeof nonrenewal to cancel the contract. Thus, contract expiration isalways nine years from the date of filing the notice of nonrenewal.Several properties within the Planning Area are under Williamson Actcontracts. However, many of these contracts have recently ended or willend in the near future.San Jacinto General Plan RM4 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRELATIONSHIP TO OTHERGENERAL PLANELEMENTSThe Resource Management Element must be consistent with the otherGeneral Plan elements and all elements of the General Plan areinterrelated to a degree. Certain goals and policies of each elementmay also address issues that are the primary subjects of other elements.The integration of overlapping issues throughout the General Planelements provides a strong basis for the implementation of plans andprograms and achievement of community goals. The ResourceManagement Element most closely relates to the Land Use, Public Safetyand Community Services and Facilities Elements.The Land Use Element provides a planned land use pattern with thefollowing general land use designation categories: Residential,Commercial, Industrial, Public/Institutional, and Open Space. TheOpen Space and Open Space – Recreation designations are applied topublic and private land that is intended for conservation, open spaceand recreational uses. These designations are typically applied to areasthat have an abundance of natural resources, visual resources and/orpublic safety concerns.The Public Safety Element relates to the Resource Management Elementin that it identifies hazardprone areas such as floodplains, potentiallyunstable hillside areas and seismic hazard areas that should beconserved as open space.The Community Services and Facilities Element relates to the ResourceManagement Element in that it plans for the conservation andmanagement of parks and open space areas as well as water resources.San Jacinto General Plan RM5 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTIssues, Goals and PoliciesSan Jacinto possess valuable assets in the form ofits natural resources, agricultural resources, andopen space. The preservation and enhancement ofthese resources can be accomplished byaddressing certain issues affecting the City.Six major issues are addressed by the goals,policies and Resource Management Plan in thisElement. These major issues include: 1) preservingand protecting natural resources; 2) managing and preserving waterresources; 3) preventing incompatible development; 4) improving airquality; 5) protecting agricultural resources; and 6) conserving energy.NATURAL RESOURCESSan Jacinto contains important natural resources such as the San JacintoRiver, mountain views, natural plant and wildlife habitats, and thewildlife that inhabit them. In a region that is subject to substantialgrowth and urbanization, these resources are constantly under threat ofencroachment by new development. To preserve these importantresources for future generations and preserve the quality of life in thecommunity, these important resources need to be protected.Resource Management Goal 1:resources.Conserve and protect naturalPolicy 1.1: Conserve important natural resources such as maturetrees, rock outcroppings, hills, ridges, and other prominentland forms, as open space.Policy 1.2: Work closely with the County of Riverside to implement theMultiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan that meets thegoal of preservation, but allows for economic developmentof the community.Policy 1.3:Policy 1.4:Policy 1.5:Conserve and protect important plant communities andwildlife habitats, such as riparian areas, wetlands, vernalpools, oak woodlands and other significant tree stands,and rare and endangered species.Create a system of hiking, biking and equestrian trailsthrough and adjacent to open space and recreationalareas within the City.Require proper soil management and erosion controltechniques in new development to reduce erosion,sedimentation, and other soil related problems.San Jacinto General Plan RM6 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTPolicy 1.6:Policy 1.7:Discourage grading of hillside areas and on slopes greaterthan 25 percent.Encourage the planting of native trees and droughttolerant vegetation.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM1 through RM7WATER RESOURCESThe San Jacinto River flows through San Jacinto. The City also dependson ground water resources for agricultural and urban activities. Toprotect the public safety, as well as these natural resources, the supplyand quality of the City’s surface and ground water resources need to beproperly managed and protected.Resource Management Goal 2: Conserve and protect surface water,ground water and imported water resources.Policy 2.1: Coordinate water quality and supply programs withresponsible water agencies.Policy 2.2: Ensure the placement of infrastructure for water supply andtreatment to support development in areas designated forurban growth.Policy 2.3:Policy 2.4:Policy 2.5:Ensure sufficient water capacity is available for newdevelopment.Protect the aquifer and encourage ground water recharge.Cooperate with federal, State, and county governments,and other agencies on the maintenance and improvementof the quality and quantity of local and regionalgroundwater resources.Policy 2.6: Promote water conservation by encouraging the use ofreclaimed water, promoting the use of water efficientlandscaping and requiring development to utilize waterconservation measures such as water efficient plumbingand xeriscape landscaping.Policy 2.7: Conserve and protect watershed areas, natural drainagechannels and creeks by retaining these resources in theirnatural condition whenever feasible.Policy 2.8: Conserve and protect wetlands.Policy 2.9:Encourage the creation of a San Jacinto River Park thatincludes trails and passive open space areas.San Jacinto General Plan RM7 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTPolicy 2.10: Expand the use of reclaimed water, whenever feasible.Policy 2.11: Assist responsible public agencies in eliminating thedischarge of toxic materials and untreated sewage into theValley drainage and groundwater system.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM4, RM8 through RM13COMPATIBLEDEVELOPMENTCertain areas in San Jacinto are subject to floods, liquefaction, erosion,and landslides, as well as other hazards. Designating these areas foropen space or limiting development in these areas can reduce the risk topublic health and safety. Areas that contain important historical, visualand ecological resources should also be protected to preserve theheritage and character of the community. Protecting mineral resourcesfor future development also provides economic developmentopportunities for the community.Resource Management Goal 3: Prevent incompatible development inareas that should be preserved for scenic, historic, conservation, mineralextraction, or public safety purposes.Policy 3.1: Ensure incompatible development is avoided in thoseareas that are designated for scenic, historic, conservation,mineral extraction, or public safety purposes.Policy 3.2:Policy 3.3:Conserve hillsides by limiting development on slopesgreater than 25 percent and allowing unique planningtechniques such as Specific Plans, Planned UnitDevelopments, and clustered development to reducegrading.Seek dedication, funding, and maintenance of contiguousopen space lands for passive and quasipassive use.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM5, RM14, RM15San Jacinto General Plan RM8 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTCULTURAL RESOURCESSan Jacinto's rich history has left the City with a great number ofsignificant prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Theseresources help define the community and offer opportunities for cultural,educational, and community enrichment. The City encourages theprotection and enhancement of these resources for generations to come.Resource Management Goal 4: Promote cultural awareness throughthe preservation of the City's historical, archaeological, andpaleontological resources.Policy 4.1:Policy 4.2:Policy 4.3:Policy 4.4:Wherever possible, identify, protect and preserve thehistorical resources of the City.Encourage historic preservation in the downtown core.Increase public awareness of and accessibility to the City'scultural heritage and resources through educationalvisitororiented programs.Ensure new development is compatible with andcomplementary to adjacent historic resources.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM16 through RM22AGRICULTURALRESOURCESAgriculture continues to dominate the landscape of San Jacinto. Largetracts of land in the western portion of the City are used for agriculturalactivities, which provide revenue sources for the City and its residents.While many of these farms will continue to produce agriculturalproducts, increasing pressures from surrounding new development,incompatibility with new development, and changes in the economy mayresult in the eventual development of these areas for urban uses.Planning for the eventual conversion of these areas to urban uses, withagriculture providing a revenue producing interim use, will provide shortand longterm benefits to the City.Resource Management Goal 5: Where appropriate, conserveagricultural lands and avoid the premature conversion of agriculturalland to urban uses.Policy 5.1: Encourage continuous agricultural operations.Policy 5.2: Foster development techniques and agricultural practicesthat minimize the incompatibility of agricultural activitieswith urban development while maximizing agriculturalproduction.Policy 5.3:Protect agricultural lands from premature conversion tourban uses.San Jacinto General Plan RM9 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRelated Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM23, RM24AIR QUALITYSan Jacinto is located in the South Coast Air Basin. Air quality in thisbasin does not presently meet state and federal standards. Cooperationamong all agencies in the basin is necessary to achieve desiredimprovements to air quality. San Jacinto can participate and contributeits share in those efforts by proper planning for land use, transportation,and energy use.Resource Management Goal 6: Improve air quality.Policy 6.1: Cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality ManagementDistrict, Southern California Association of Governments,and the Western Riverside Council of Governments in theirefforts to implement the regional Air Quality ManagementPlan.Policy 6.2: Cooperate and participate in regional air qualitymanagement planning, programs, and enforcementmeasures.Policy 6.3: Achieve a greater balance between jobs and housing inSan Jacinto.Policy 6.4: Promote the growth of clean industry as a method ofmanaging and improving air quality.Policy 6.5: Promote energy conservation and recycling by the publicand private sectors.Policy 6.6: Encourage alternative modes of transportation to reducevehicular emissions and improve air quality.Policy 6.7:Policy 6.8:Policy 6.9:Encourage pedestrian scale development and pedestrianfriendly access to reduce vehicle emissions.In appropriate areas, allow mixed use development thatcombines housing, employment, and retail activities onone site.Concentrate higher density development at transportationnodes and areas served by a welldeveloped vehicularnetwork.Policy 6.10: Support sustainable development patterns and greenbuilding standards that reduce energy use.San Jacinto General Plan RM10 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRelated Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM25 through RM29ENERGY CONSERVATIONFuture development within the City will result in an increase in theamount of energy used for the operation of businesses, homes, andautomobiles. To reduce pollution and ensure that there are energysources for future generations, conservation methods need to beimplemented.Resource Management Goal 7: Promote the conservation of energy.Policy 7.1: Encourage the efficient use of energy resources.Policy 7.2: Promote the use of alternative energy sources.Policy 7.3:Policy 7.4:Support the use of energyefficient building materials,equipment, and design in City facilities and infrastructure.Encourage recycling programs that reduce emissionsassociated with manufacturing and waste disposal.Related Resource Management Element Implementation Programs: RM30 through RM33San Jacinto General Plan RM11 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResource Management PlanSan Jacinto’s location in a valley bordered bymountains to the east and west, and its array ofwater resources, open space, and agricultural usescreate a distinct identity for the City. The ResourceManagement Plan establishes an approach for thebalanced use, management, and conservation ofthese unique resources. The six resourcemanagement issue areas identified in the Issues,Goals and Policies section are the focus of thisPlan. The related goals and policies are the basisof the Plan and are supported by approaches to protect and enhancenatural resources. The Resource Management Implementation Programcontained in Appendix A of this General Plan is an extension of this planand contains specific programs to achieve the City’s goals related tonatural resources and open space.NATURAL RESOURCESUrbanization of the City places an increased importance on themanagement and conservation of its vast natural resources, includingopen space resources, natural landforms, biological resources, andmineral resources. Water resources, agricultural resources, air quality,and historic resources are each addressed following the NaturalResources subsection of this Plan.Open Space ResourcesOpen space is an important community amenity. Open space providespassive and active recreational opportunities, preserves scenic views,provides for the protection of sensitive biological resources, and acts asa buffer between potentially incompatible land uses. Open spaceresources in San Jacinto include: 1) privately owned open space andrecreational facilities; 2) public parks; 3) publicly owned open space;San Jacinto General Plan RM12 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT4) privately owned golf courses; 5) easements to the City; 6) Valley WideRegional Park, 7) equestrian facilities; 8) the City’s water resources; and9) agricultural lands. This section of the Resource Management Plandescribes the strategy to maintain and enhance open space resourceswithin the Planning Area.Designated Open SpaceLand intended for the preservation of open space and provision ofrecreational opportunities is included in two Open Space land usedesignations: General Open Space (OS) and Open Space – Recreation(OSR). The location of lands designated for open space is depicted inFigure RM1.The OS designation provides for a variety of open space andrecreational uses. The OSR category allows for the preservation ofopen space resources and the provision of outdoor recreational facilitiessuch as golf courses and equestrian facilities. Much of the City’s naturallandforms and open space features, such as fault zones, ridgelines andhillsides are protected under these two open space categories.In order to preserve and enhance open space resources in the PlanningArea, the City implements a program that supports the joint venture useof open space areas to reduce maintenance costs and increase Cityrevenue for maintaining historic resources, open space, and parks andrecreational facilities. San Jacinto also coordinates with public andprivate organizations to provide revenue generating open space usessuch as golf courses and environmental banking sites to generaterevenue to protect important open space and natural resources.Designated ParklandFigure RM1 identifies the lands within the Planning Area that aredesignated as Park (P). The Parks designation allows for a variety ofpassive and active recreation sites operated by private organizations, theCity and regional agencies. The Community Services and FacilitiesElement of this General Plan provides a complete inventory anddescription of existing and planned parks, equestrian facilities,recreational facilities, and trails within the City. The City’s plan tomaintain and expand these recreational areas is also described in theCommunity Services and Facilities Element.In addition to specifically designated parkland within the community,developers of residential projects will be required to provide adequateparkland equal to five acres per 1,000 residents (0.005 acre perresident), or pay an inlieu fee prior to occupancy of the project.Developers of nonresidential projects will be required to provideparkland equal to 2.5 acres per 1,000 employees (0.0025 acre peremployee), or pay an in lieu fee prior to occupancy of the project.These requirements will ensure adequate new parkland is provided perthe Quimby Act.San Jacinto General Plan RM13 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTValleyWide RegionalParkMount San JacintoState ParkNatural LandformsLocated in San Jacinto, ValleyWide Regional Park is a 36acre park thatfeatures a 22,000 square foot Sports Center, six lighted tennis courts,seven baseball diamonds, six soccer fields, and picnic areas withbarbecues and play equipment. The park also has batting cages,ValleyWide Recreation and Parks District (VWRPD) administrationoffices, outside basketball and volleyball courts and six horseshoe pits.The regional park is maintained and operated by the VWRPD. TheCity monitors the maintenance of the park site and works with the districtin providing community services and recreation opportunities at the site.The weathered summit of Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet abovesea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range and the secondhighest in southern California. The mountain’s granite peaks andsubalpine forests provide a majestic scenic vista for the residents of SanJacinto. The nearby 12,000acre Mount San Jacinto State Park offersrock climbing, nature and hiking trails, camping and picnicking. TheMount San Jacinto State Park General Plan is currently being developed.This document becomes the primary management plan for theCalifornia State Parks system, establishing its purpose and managementdirection for the future. The City of San Jacinto continues to work withthe State Park system to ensure that the abundant natural and scenicresources of Mount San Jacinto State Park are maintained.San Jacinto’s eastern and western borders are largely defined by steepsloping hillsides and ridgelines associated with the San Jacinto MountainRange. In order to preserve the scenic and natural resources of thesehillsides, a majority of the land in these hillside areas is designated asOpen Space (OS), which allows a maximum of 1 dwelling unit per 40acres or non residential development with a maximum 0.10:1 floor arearatio (FAR). This low level of development discourages incompatibledevelopment in these areas and maintains the scenic vistas of thesehillsides and ridgelines, while providingopportunities for habitat and speciespreserve areas. In order to provideadditional development opportunities inthe vicinity of these hillsides, areas ofEstate Residential, Rural Residential (RR)and Open Space – Recreation (OSR)are planned in the more gently slopedareas at the base of both the easternand western hillsides.San Jacinto General Plan RM14 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTBack of figure rm 1San Jacinto General Plan RM16 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTBefore development is approved in these hillside areas, the City assessesdevelopment proposals for potential impacts associated with importantgeologic and scenic landform features pursuant to the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act. Important topographical features, ridgelines,scenic vistas, soils and potential erosion problems are considered inthese assessments.Biological ResourcesSan Jacinto lies within the Western Riverside County Multiple SpeciesHabitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) as depicted in Figure RM2.Due to the extensive amount of open space in both the western andeasternmost portions of the Planning Areas, the variety of elevations andtopography within the Planning Area, and the habitat associated with theSan Jacinto River, a variety of biological resources exists in the PlanningArea. Figure RM3 identifies the vegetation communities located withinSan Jacinto. Important vegetation communities located within thePlanning Area include:‣ Riversidean sage scrub in the eastern and western portions of thePlanning Area.‣ Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, disturbed alluvial and riparianforest along the San Jacinto River.‣ Riversidean sage scrub and chaparral on the hillsides in the westernand eastern portions of the Planning Area.Although agricultural uses such as fields and croplands are notconsidered sensitive vegetation, these areas can provide importantforaging opportunities for sensitive raptor species. Additionally, theopen ponds associated with some agricultural uses may provide habitatfor species associated with fresh water, riparian scrub and freshwatermarsh.Sensitive wildlife species identified or likely to occur in San Jacintoinclude, but are not limited to: the western spadefoot toad; orangethroated whiptail; California gnatcatcher; burrowing owl; loggerheadshrike; white tailed kite; northern harrier; and several species of raptors,such as the golden eagle, ferruginous hawk, and the bald eagle.The MSHCP provides for the conservation of these sensitive wildlife andvegetation communities. The City is a permittee under the MSHCP anda signatory to the implementing agreement, which allows the City tocontinue to work with the County of Riverside to enforce the MultipleSpecies Habitat Conservation Plan.San Jacinto General Plan RM17 January 2006

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTMineral ResourcesWATER RESOURCESWater SupplyNo portion of the Planning Area is located in a significant mineralresource area (MRZ2) as identified on maps prepared by theDepartment of Conservation Division of Mines and Geology. However,the Riverside County General Plan identifies sand and gravel andlimestone resources in the eastern portion of the Planning Area, east ofthe San Jacinto River. Rock and granite products are also located in theeastern hillsides. The most significant mineral extraction operation in thePlanning Area was the Quandt Borrow Pit located on a 160acre site inthe northern portion of the Planning Area along the San Jacinto River;however, the Quandt Borrow Pit is no longer in operation.Urban growth and agricultural production within the region placescontinued demand on the City’s groundwater supply. Continueddevelopment and agricultural production also contribute to increasederosion and runoff that pollute the City’s surface waters. Managementof the water supply and enhancement of water quality is essential to thefuture of San Jacinto.Both local and regional water resources are important to the City.Urban and agricultural activities in San Jacinto affect regional waterresources as well as local sources. San Jacinto is located within the SanJacinto Groundwater Subbasin. The City’s potable water is suppliedprimarily through water pumped from San Jacinto and Hemet wellsoperated and managed by the Eastern Municipal Water District(EMWD); however the City also purchases blends of imported water andgroundwater for distribution. The supply of both groundwater andimported water is limited and conservation efforts are needed to ensureadequate emergency storage and future supply. Water conservation isencouraged by the City in the following ways:‣ Implementing aquifer and groundwater recharge programs;‣ Participating in water conservation programs operated by the EMWDand the Metropolitan Water District (MWD);‣ Establishing water conservation education programs;‣ Requiring the use of drought resistant plant species in landscapingfor private and public areas, including parks and recreationalfacilities;‣ Expanding the production and use of reclaimed water; and‣ Requiring the incorporation of water conservation devices, includinglowflush toilets, flow restriction devices and water conservingappliances in both new public and private development projects andrehabilitation projects.Water QualityThe City’s water resources, including the San Jacinto River, the CasaLoma Canal, the Colorado River Aqueduct and the City’s many wells aresubject to pollutants and sediment carried in runoff. The pollutantscommon in San Jacinto’s runoff include landscape and agriculturalpesticides and fertilizers, automobile products and degreasers. UrbanSan Jacinto General Plan RM21 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTand agricultural pollutants degrade water quality and impact wildlife andplants dependent on aquatic habitat.The City is a copermittee with the County of Riverside in the NationalPollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which isdesigned to reduce pollutants in runoff. According to the NPDES permitrequirements, all new development projects and substantialrehabilitation efforts are required to incorporate Best ManagementPractices (BMPs). Implementation of BMPs in accordance with RiversideCounty’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s NPDESMunicipal Stormwater Management Program helps to protect surfacewater quality in San Jacinto.The City of San Jacinto also cooperates with the EMWD in the operationand management of the Hemet/San Jacinto Multipurpose ConstructedWetlands Research Facility, which provides additional treatment ofsecondary wastewater. This facility is an integral component of theHemet/San Jacinto Regional Water Reclamation Facility, with provenimprovement in water quality in the region. The wetlands facility is alsoa haven for approximately 120 species of migratory and residentwaterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors.The City also continues to monitor water quality and plans to constructneeded infrastructure improvements as identified in the City’s WaterMaster Plan.COMPATIBLEDEVELOPMENTPublic SafetyCertain areas and resources in the City need to be protected fromincompatible development in order to ensure public safety and theprotection of natural resources and historic resources. Protecting andenhancing these resources also provides both public and privateeconomic development opportunities.Certain areas within the Planning Area are subject to hazards associatedwith seismic events, flooding, fire and geology (e.g., erosion, mudslidesand rockslides). Ensuring compatible development in these areas toprotect public safety is important. These hazard areas and theManagement of these areas is addressed in the Public Safety Element ofthe General Plan.San Jacinto General Plan RM22 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTArchaeologicalResourcesPrehistoricArchaeological AreasSan Jacinto includes a great number of prehistoric and historicarchaeological resources. Archaeological and historic resources areillustrated in Figure RM4.The City jurisdiction includes many important prehistoric sites in theLakeview Mountains and one in Massacre Canyon. Rock art, includingthe locally famous “Ramona Maze Stone”, is located in the LakeviewMountain area. Other types of prehistoric sites in the Lakeview areainclude rock shelters, open camps, and acorn and seed milling areas.According to legend, Massacre Canyon was once the site of the ancientIndian village of Ivah. This area may thus have prehistoric and historicsignificance.Historic ResourcesThe San Jacinto Valley was first settled by the native Cahuilla peoples,many of whose descendants still live in the valley. The San Jacinto valleyarea was first seen by Europeans when Juan Bautista explored the valleyin 1774. In the early 1800s it became a cattle ranch for Mission SanLuis Rey and was named for Saint Hyacinth, or San Jacinto. At this time,Rancho San Jacinto extended from the San Jacinto mountains to presentday Corona. When the mission system was broken up, approximately35,500 acres of land in the valley was granted to the Estudillo family in1842. As families began to move into the area, Don Jose AntonioEstudillo sold off portions of his holdings and decided to begin a town.San Jacinto General Plan RM23 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTThe City was founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1888, making SanJacinto the oldest incorporated city in Riverside County. For more than100 years the fertile valley of the Planning Area has supportedbusinesses and ranches with jobs, good resources and bumper cropssuch as grains apricots, peaches walnuts and citrus. In the early 1900s,the local hot springs and mild climate attracted many visitors and newresidents to the area.Being the oldest incorporated city in Riverside County, San Jacintocontains many late 19 th and early 20 th century homes, including anumber of Victorian houses and California bungalows. In addition, theCity contains several late 19 th and early 20 th century commercialstructures in the downtown area. Some of these historic buildings andproperties include the:‣ Estudillo Mansion‣ Hotel Vosberg‣ Pioneer Hotel‣ The Hogan‣ Scherman Home‣ Dunham House‣ Geiser Home‣ Hyacinth InnPhoto: Estudillo Mansion circa 1890.The 1885 Estudillo Mansion, located at Main and Seventh streets is theoldest and most significant historical building in the San Jacinto Valley.The history of the mansion links San Jacinto Valley’s present to theMission Era of Spanish rule in California through the Mexican Californiaera through the settlement of the valley by American and Europeansettlers. Tours of the mansion promote tourism and the learning of localhistory. The site can also be used for business opportunities such as,weddings, private parties, and other receptions. Preservation of the siteand protection of the site from incompatible development enhances thehistoric and economic value of the site to the community.San Jacinto General Plan RM24 January 2006

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTOther notable historic resources in the community include:‣ Brick blocks in “Old San Jacinto” located on the two blocks betweenHewitt Avenue and Evans Street;‣ Lime kilns and quarry at Massacre Canyon;‣ Historic trash dumps located along the western bank of the SanJacinto River, just east of the existing City boundary;‣ A portion of the historic 1,600 mile route of the 1777 De AnzaExpedition;‣ The 1934 landing site of the Soviet Transpolar Airship, which is nowidentified by a marker on Cottonwood Avenue, between SandersonAvenue and Warren Road; and‣ The San Jacinto High School Bell Tower.San Jacinto reviews all discretionary development proposals for potentialimpacts related to incompatible development. Additionally, anydevelopment that could impact a historic or archaeological resource issubject to environmental review under the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA).AIR QUALITYThe City of San Jacinto is located within the South Coast Air Basin, anonattainment area for federal and state air quality standards for ozoneand state standards for particulate matter less than ten microns indiameter (PM10). The Planning Area lies within the South Coast AirQuality Management District Source Receptor Area 28. Since 1997,there has been no active monitoring station in Area 28 becauseinformation gathered in Area 28 was consistently redundant withinformation gathered in Area 24 – Perris Valley, which is located justwest of Area 28. Therefore, since 1997, the City uses informationgathered from Area 24 to assess PM10 and ozone emissions affectingthe Planning Area. No other pollutant is monitored in Area 24 due tothe consistently low levels of other pollutant emissions (e.g., carbonmonoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide) identified in the area inthe 1980s and 1990s.Motor vehicles are the primary source of regional ozone and particulatematter emissions throughout the air basin and within San Jacinto.Agricultural uses and construction activities that cause soil disturbanceand the release of dust are also contributors to particulate matteremissions. The City works with the South Coast Air QualityManagement District and implements the requirements of the mostrecent Air Quality Management Plan in order to improve regional airquality. Energy conservation, discussed in the Energy Conservationsubsection of this Plan, also helps to reduce localized and regional airquality impacts.AGRICULTURALRESOURCESSan Jacinto has historically been an agricultural community, with its richvalley soils providing a wide variety of agricultural crops. As depicted inFigure RM5, agricultural uses in the Planning Area include groves andSan Jacinto General Plan RM27 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTorchards, field and truck crops, and dairy and livestock feedyards.These agricultural uses provide revenue for the City while preservingrural character and maintaining open space and scenic views. Whilemany of the agricultural uses will continue to operate in the future,increasing pressures from surrounding urban development and changesin the economy will likely result in the development of many of theseareas for urban uses. Planning for the eventual conversion of theseareas into urban uses, while allowing agricultural areas to remain as aninterim use, provides short and longterm benefits to the City.Figure RM5 also depicts the agricultural preserve (Williamson Actcontract) areas within San Jacinto. Many of the Williamson Act contractson these lands will expire in the upcoming years, allowing fordevelopment of the areas for nonagricultural uses.Figure RM6 depicts the Important Farmlands in San Jacinto as identifiedby the Department of Conservation. As indicated, a substantial amountof land in the Planning Area is identified as Important Farmland. Anydiscretionary development proposal that would convert agricultural usesto nonagricultural uses or that has the potential to disturb PrimeFarmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland orFarmland of Local Importance is subject to review under CEQA.San Jacinto General Plan RM28 January 2006

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTENERGYCONSERVATIONA tight energy market and sometimes insufficient power supply highlightsthe continued need for both private and public energy conservation.Additionally, pollutants are generated by the combustion of fossil fuels toproduce electricity and by the combustion of natural gas. Reducingenergy usage decreases the amount of pollutants generated. The Citysupports reducing energy demand through innovative architecturaldesign, energy efficient building materials and construction, structuralorientation and landscaping.The City promotes energy conservation by implementing State Title 24energy performance requirements through building codes. In addition,the relationship between project design and future energy requirementsis considered when reviewing proposals for new development.Promotion of utility company incentive programs to retrofit existingdevelopment with energy efficient lighting, air conditioning and heatingsystems is also supported by the City.San Jacinto General Plan RM33 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTAppendix: Implementation ProgramThis Implementation Program provides actions toimplement the adopted policies and plans identifiedin the Resource Management Element. TheResource Management Element ImplementationProgram is a series of actions, procedures andtechniques that includes a description of theresponsible agency/department, funding source,time frame and related policies in the ResourceManagement Element.Natural ResourcesRM1Joint Venture OpenSpace ManagementResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM2RevenueGeneratingOpen Space UsesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM3Coordination with theAgenciesTo reduce maintenance costs and increase City revenue for maintaininghistoric resources, open space, and parks and recreational facilities,support the joint venture use and management of open space areas withother public and private agencies.Community Development, private entities, school districts, ValleyWideRecreation and Parks District, State Park SystemGeneral Fund, private fees, state and federal fundsOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.9Coordinate with public and private organizations to provide revenuegeneratingopen space uses such as golf courses and environmentalbanking sites as a way to produce revenue to protect open space andnatural resources. Work with the Chamber of Commerce and ValleyEconomic Development Corporation (VEDC) to advertise potentialrevenuegenerating open space opportunities in San Jacinto. Identifypotential sites for revenuegenerating open space uses on the City’swebsite.Community Development, private entities, Chamber of Commerce,VEDCGeneral Fund, private entitiesOngoing1.1, 1.2, 1.3Work closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service (FWS), and the California Department of Fish andGame (CDFG) during the discretionary project permitting and CEQAreview of any project that may result in the alteration of a stream bed,San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM1 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTinvolve the removal of vegetation in wetland and riparian habitats,disturb Waters of the United States or otherwise impact sensitivebiological resources.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM4Western RiversideCounty Multiple SpeciesHabitat ConservationPlan (MSHCP)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM5Hillside DevelopmentGuidelinesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM6Site DevelopmentFlexibilityCommunity Development, ACOE, FWS, CDFGGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.2, 1.3, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9Cooperate with the County of Riverside to develop and managepreserve areas within the urban landscape. During the review ofdevelopment proposals, use the Western Riverside County MSHCPHabitat Conservation Plan (particularly Section 3.2.13 San Jacinto ValleyArea Plan) to help assess potential project impacts and mitigationrequirements. Development in the City shall be required to comply withthe applicable terms of the MSHCP including, but not limited to, thepayment of mitigation fees, narrow endemic surveys, riparian/riverinepolicy, and other applicable surveys. Anyone applying for adiscretionary permit for property located in a MSHCP designated CriteriaArea/Criteria Cell(s) shall submit a HANS Application to the RiversideCounty EPD and subsequently to the Western Riverside RCP for JPR.Community Development, County of RiversideGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.2, 1.3, 2.7, 2.8Through the City's Hillside Development Guidelines, retain the significanthillsides and ridgelines on San Jacinto’s eastern and western borders asOpen Space, allowing areas of Rural Residential, Estate Residential, andOpen Space – Recreation on the more gently sloped areas at the baseof the eastern and western hillsides.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.6, 3.2During the processing of new development projects, consider the use ofPlanned Unit Developments, Specific Plans, and clustering as a meansof preserving significant natural resources and reducing risks associatedwith hazards related to seismic activities, unstable soils, and landslides.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM2 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM7Geotechnical StabilityResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing1.1, 1.3During the development review process, ensure proper geotechnical andsoil management techniques are implemented. To enforce this, the CityEngineer or Planning Director may request the completion of a survey ofsoil and geologic conditions by a State licensed Engineering Geologistand Civil Engineer, where appropriate. When potential geologicimpacts are identified, require project applicants to mitigate the impactsper the recommendations contained within the survey.Community Development, Public Works, City EngineerGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing1.5, 1.6Water ResourcesRM8Water Quality ProgramsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM9Reduce Nitrate andSediment Input toSurface WatersTo reduce soil erosion and pollutants in urban runoff, require newdevelopment projects, substantial rehabilitation projects, and ongoingagricultural operations to incorporate Best Management Practices(BMPs) pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) permit to ensure that the City complies with applicable Stateand federal regulations. Also, ensure that projects of one acre or morecomplete a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant toCalifornia Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Santa AnaRegion – Order No. 0065 and the City’s MS4 permit (order no. R820020011 (NPDES No. CAS 618033).Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, RWQCBGeneral Fund, state and federal funding sources, project proponentOngoing1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.11Cooperate with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to develop aplan to assist agricultural operations to reduce nitrate and sedimentinput to surface waters. Such a plan will enhance water quality andbenefit aquatic plants and wildlife within the planning area as well asdownstream.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM3 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM10Recycled WaterResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM11Water ConservationCommunity Development, Regional Water Quality Control BoardGeneral Fund, private funds, state fundsOngoing2.1, 2.11In cooperation with the state, regional, and local water agencies andsuppliers, participate in programs that seek to expand the availabilityand use of recycled water for irrigation where feasible and legallypermitted. Specifically, support the expansion of the use of recycledwater for urban and agricultural irrigation. Cooperate with theseagencies to establish standards and regulations for the use of recycledwater in development projects.Community Development, local and regional water districtsGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing2.3, 2.6, 2.10Work with the water districts and private developers to encourage waterconservation in the following ways:‣ Implementing aquifer and groundwater recharge programs‣ Participating in water conservation programs operated by the localand regional water districts‣ Establishing water conservation education programs‣ Requiring the use of drought resistant plant species in landscapingfor public and private areas, including parks and recreationalfacilities‣ Expanding the production and use of reclaimed water‣ Requiring the incorporation of water conservation devices, includinglow flush toilets, flow restriction devices, and water conservingappliances in both new public and private development projects andrehabilitation projects.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM12Ensure Sufficient WaterCapacityCommunity Development, local and regional water districtsGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing1.7, 2.3, 2.6Through the development review process, require that sufficient watersupply and water infrastructure capacity is available to serve thedevelopment prior to approval of the project, pursuant to Water CodeSection 10910 and Government Code Section 66473.7.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM4 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM13JointUse OpportunitiesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, local and regional water districtsGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5Whenever feasible, incorporate improved open space and preservationareas and quasiactive recreation facilities in areas used for groundwater recharge and/or drainage detention.Community Development, City Engineer, Public WorksGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9Compatible DevelopmentRM14Open Space andPassive RecreationalAreasResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM15Local Scenic RoutesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Where feasible, incorporate open space and passive recreational usesinto areas identified to have significant hazards related to flooding,geologic conditions, and seismic events.Community Development, City Engineer, Public WorksGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentOngoing3.1, 3.3Designate local scenic routes and vistas and develop guidelines fordevelopment visible from these scenic routes to minimize impacts toscenic vistas. This is the same as Implementation Program LU21.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development fees, project proponentIdentify scenic routes and develop guidelines by the end of 20071.1, 3.1, 3.2Cultural ResourcesRM16California EnvironmentalQuality ActContinue to assess development proposals for potential impacts tosensitive historic, archaeological, and paleontological resourcespursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).a. For structures that potentially have historic significance, the Cityshall require that a study be conducted by a professionalarchaeologist or historian to determine the actual significance ofthe structure and potential impacts of the proposed developmentSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM5 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTin accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The Citymay require modification of the project and/or mitigationmeasures to avoid any impact to a historic structure, whenfeasible, such as retaining or rehabilitating historic buildingspursuant to City of San Jacinto guidelines. If a historic buildingcannot be avoided by a project associated with the proposedGeneral Plan, the significant historic building may be relocated toavoid impacting the structure. (See Implementation Program RM19 below).b. For all development proposals within areas with the potential tocontain prehistoric/historic resources, the City shall require a studyto be conducted by a professional archaeologist. The objective ofthe study will be to determine if significant archaeologicalresources are potentially present and if the project will significantlyimpact these resources. If significant impacts are identified, theCity may require the project to be modified to avoid the impacts,or require mitigation measures to mitigate the impacts. Mitigationmay involve archaeological investigation and resources recovery.c. The City shall require an assessment of the potential fordevelopment proposals to significantly impact paleontologicalresources pursuant to the California Environmental Quality ActGuidelines. If the project involves earthworks, the City may requirea study conducted by a professional paleontologist to determine ifpaleontological assets are present, and if the project willsignificantly impact the resources. If significant impacts areidentified, the City may require the project to be modified to avoidimpacting the paleontological materials, require monitoring ofrock units with high potential to contain significant nonrenewablepaleontologic resources, or require mitigation measures tomitigate the impacts, such as recovering the paleontologicalresources for preservation.d. The City shall make provisions for archeological resourcesaccidentally discovered during construction, or when the City doesnot have approval authority over the project, encourage the leadagency to make such provisions. These provisions shall include animmediate evaluation of the find and contingency funding andtime allotment sufficient to allow for the recovery of thearcheological resource or implement measures to avoid disturbingthe resource if the archeological resource is determined to beunique.e. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains inany location other than a dedicated cemetery, the City shall haltexcavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby areareasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until theCounty Coroner has been informed and has determined that noSan Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM6 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTinvestigation of the cause of death is required. If the remains areof Native American origin, there shall be no further excavation ordisturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected tooverlie adjacent human remains until the descendants from thedeceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to thelandowner or the persons responsible for the excavation work, formeans of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, thehuman remains and any associated grave goods as provided inPublic Resources Code section 5097.98, or the Native AmericanHeritage Commission was unable to identify a descendant or thedescendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hoursafter being notified by the Commission.f. Prior to adopting any general plan, specific plan, or anyamendment thereto, the City shall notify appropriate tribes of theopportunity for consultation for the purpose of preserving, ormitigating impacts to, cultural places located on land within theCity’s jurisdiction that may be affected by the proposed plan oramendment.g. Prior to the adoption or substantial amendment of a general planor specific plan, the City shall refer the proposed action to thosetribes that are on the NAHC contact list and have traditional landslocated within the City’s jurisdiction for a 45 day comment period.In addition, at least 10 days prior to a public hearing, the Cityshall send notice to tribes that have filed a written request for suchnotice.h. Prior to designating open space, the City shall consult with tribes ifthe affected land contains a cultural place and if the affected tribehas requested public notice under Government Code section65092.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM17Promote Historic SitesCommunity DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing4.1, 4.4Promote public awareness and encourage tourism in the City by activelyidentifying and enhancing the community’s many historic resourcesthrough the location of historic landmark plaques and a Historic TourGuide. Promote tours of these sites on the City’s and otherorganization’s websites.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM7 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM18Estudillo MansionResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM19Downtown HistoricPreservationResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Redevelopment Agency, Estudillo MansionCommitteeGeneral Fund, redevelopment funds, private organization fundsOngoing4.3Continue to support the improvement and enhancement of the EstudilloMansion and expand opportunities for public access and use of thehistoric treasure.Community Development, Redevelopment Agency, Estudillo MansionCommitteeGeneral Fund, redevelopment funds, private organization fundsOngoing4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4Develop and implement architectural standards and historicalpreservation guidelines for development and redevelopment in thedowntown core of the community. Use housing and façaderehabilitation programs to support development and redevelopmentactivities that preserve and complement historic structures and resourcesin the downtown.Community Development, Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, redevelopment funds, private organization fundsOngoing4.2RM20Historic ProtectionIncentive ProgramsDevelop and implement programs and/or incentives to private propertyowners to help preserve, restore, or reuse historic structures whileenhancing their historical significance and integrity.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM21Historic PropertiesInventoryCommunity Development, Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, redevelopment funds, private organization fundsDevelop and begin implementing programs by the end of 20084.1, 4.2, 4.4Conduct a historic properties inventory that takes into considerationbuildings, neighborhoods, and other features of historic, architectural, orcultural significance.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM8 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Redevelopment AgencyGeneral Fund, redevelopment funds, private organization fundsComplete survey by the end of 20074.1Agricultural ResourcesRM22AgriculturalCompatibilityResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM23AgriculturalConservationResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:During the development of new projects, encourage the provision andmaintenance of setbacks and buffers, such as roadways, topographicfeatures, and open space, to prevent incompatibilities betweenagricultural and nonagricultural land uses. A number of factors shallbe used to determine the appropriate buffer, including type ofagricultural use, topography, and pesticide and machinery use, amongothers.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing5.2Work with property owners and agricultural operations interested inretaining agricultural land to identify feasible ways to maintain the landin agricultural production. Encourage property owners to enroll in andmaintain their property in Williamson Act contracts. Apply agriculturalconservation easements to land desired by the City and the propertyowner to remain as agricultural land.Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund, project proponentOngoing5.1, 5.2, 5.3Air QualityRM24Control Fugitive Dustand Particulate MatterThe City, in cooperation with developers and SCAQMD, shall ensuredust and particulate matter levels are reduced during constructionactivities. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, all projectapplicants shall submit construction plans to the City denoting theproposed schedule and projected equipment use. Constructioncontractors shall provide evidence that the low emission mobileconstruction equipment will be utilized or that their use was investigatedand found to be infeasible for the project. All construction shall complywith SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Dust and particulate matter can bereduced by implementing fugitive dust control measures such as:San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM9 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT‣ Reestablish groundcover on the construction site through seedingand watering;‣ Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavatedsoil during and after the end of work periods;‣ Sweeping streets as necessary if silt is carried over to adjacent publicthoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling;‣ Suspending grading operations during high winds;‣ Maintaining a minimum 24 inch freeboard on soils, haul trucks, orcover payloads;‣ Restricting outdoor storage of fine particulate matter;‣ Providing tree buffers between residential and agricultural uses;‣ Monitoring construction and agricultural activities and emissions;‣ Paving areas used for vehicular maneuvering; and‣ Prohibiting parking or vehicle storage in unpaved areasResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM25South Coast Air QualityManagement PlanResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM26CEQA Review ofProjectsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM27Bicycle and PedestrianTrail NetworkCommunity DevelopmentGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing6.1, 6.2Continue to cooperate with the SCAQMD to implement the most recentAir Quality Management Plan to address regional motor vehicleemissions. In particular, coordinate with the SCAQMD and theSouthern California Association of Governments (SCAG), providingtechnical assistance and demographic data when available, during thedevelopment of future population projections by SCAG and the District.Community Development, South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD), SCAGGeneral Fund, federal and state fundsOngoing6.1Review development proposals for potential regional and local airquality impacts per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Ifpotential impacts are identified, mitigation will be required to reduce theimpact to a level less than significant, where feasible.Community Development, SCAQMD, SCAGGeneral Fund, federal and state funds, development feesOngoing6.2Provide and maintain a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails that linkhousing, schools, parks, and retail and employment centers to eachother.San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM10 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM28Reduce VehicularEmissionsCommunity Development, Public WorksGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing6.6Reduce vehicular emissions by:‣ Improving traffic flow through synchronized traffic signals;‣ Increasing nonvehicular modes of transportation by working withthe Riverside Transit Agency to develop a local transit system thatprovide efficient service and is connected to the regional transitsystem;‣ Improving parking design and management in public and privateprojects.ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM29Best Available ControlTechnology (BACT)ResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Community Development, Public Works, City Engineer, Riverside TransitAgency, CaltransGeneral Fund, State and federal funds, development feesOngoing6.6Require development and redevelopment activities to comply withapplicable SCAQMD rules and to implement BACT for all new,modified, or relocated stationary sources of air pollution.Community Development, Public Works, SCAQMDGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing6.1, 6.2, 6.4Energy ConservationRM30Energy Efficient PublicBuildingsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:Implement energy conservation measures in public buildings through thefollowing actions:‣ Promote energy efficient buildings and site design for all new publicbuildings during the site development permit process; and‣ Install energy saving devices in new public buildings and retrofitexisting public buildings.Community Development, Public Works, energy providersGeneral Fund, development feesOngoing6.5, 6.10, 7.1, 7.3San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM11 January 2006

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENTRM31Energy Efficient Buildingand Site DesignFeaturesResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM32Promote Energy RetrofitProgramsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:RM33Energy PerformanceRequirementsResponsibleAgency/Department:Funding Source:Time Frame:Related Policies:During the development review process, encourage innovative buildingdesign, layout, and orientation techniques to minimize energy use bytaking advantage of sun/shade patterns, prevailing winds, landscapingand building materials that control energy usage, and solar design.Development and Permit Services, energy providersGeneral Fund, utility companiesOngoing6.5, 6.10, 7.1, 7.2Promote retrofit programs by the City to reduce energy usage andconsequently reduce emissions from energy consumption. Encourageutility companies to provide informational literature about availableretrofit programs at City offices, the Permit Center, and libraries.Development and Permit Services, energy providersGeneral Fund, utility companiesOngoing6.5, 6.10, 7.1Establish, update and implement City energy performance requirementsconsistent with the requirements established under the CaliforniaAdministrative Code Title 24 Energy Conservation and InsulationRegulations.Development and Permit ServicesGeneral FundOngoing7.1San Jacinto General Plan Appendix RM12 January 2006

APPENDIX AHOUSING ELEMENTTECHNICAL REPORTCITY OF SAN JACINTOJANUARY 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGEINTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................A1HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................A2Community Profile....................................................................................................................A2Population Characteristics .......................................................................................................A2Employment Characteristics ....................................................................................................A4Household Characteristics.......................................................................................................A6Special Needs Populations ......................................................................................................A9Housing Stock Characteristics...............................................................................................A12CONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTION .............................................................................A24Market Constraints .................................................................................................................A24Governmental Constraints.....................................................................................................A26State Tax and Regulations......................................................................................................A38Infrastructure Constraints.......................................................................................................A39Environmental Constraints.....................................................................................................A40HOUSING RESOURCES ............................................................................................................A41Sites for Housing Development............................................................................................A41Financial Resources.................................................................................................................A46Appendix 1: Methodology for RHNA CreditsAppendix 2: Vacant Sites Inventory – List of ParcelsSan Jacinto General Plan Ai January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTLIST OF TABLESTABLEPAGE1 Population Growth Trends ...................................................................................................A32 2000 Race and Ethnicity .......................................................................................................A43 Employment of Residents by Occupation..........................................................................A54 Household Growth Trends...................................................................................................A65 Average Number of Persons per Household, 1990 & 2000...........................................A76 2000 Household Income by Income Group.....................................................................A87 Overpayment by Income and Tenure (2000)....................................................................A98 Total Housing Units.............................................................................................................A129 2000 Housing Tenure .........................................................................................................A1410 Age of Housing Stock..........................................................................................................A1511 House, Condominium, and Mobilehome Sales ..............................................................A1612 Home Asking Prices in San Jacinto, May, 2005..............................................................A1713 Affordable Housing Costs by Income Category, Riverside County.............................A1714 Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing...............................................................................A1915 Market Value of AtRisk Projects.......................................................................................A2116 Rental Subsidies Required ..................................................................................................A2217 Replacement Cost................................................................................................................A2218 Loan Approval Rate City of San Jacinto 2003.................................................................A2519 Loan Approval Rate for Riverside County 2003 .............................................................A2620 Development Standards for SD Zone .............................................................................A3021 Mobilehome Requirements................................................................................................A3022 OffStreet Parking Requirements .......................................................................................A3223 Permitted Housing Uses .....................................................................................................A3324 Development Fee Schedule, City of San Jacinto ............................................................A3525 Planning Fee Schedule, City of San Jacinto......................................................................A3626 San Jacinto Development Potential ..................................................................................A4127 Regional Housing Growth Need by Income Group ......................................................A4228 Section 8 Tenants and Waiting List by Type (Senior and Disabled) ............................A47San Jacinto General Plan Aii January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTLIST OF FIGURESFIGUREPAGE1 2000 Age Distribution...........................................................................................................A32 San Jacinto Housing Stock Composition..........................................................................A133 Vacant Sites Map.................................................................................................................A44San Jacinto General Plan Aiii January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTINTRODUCTIONA successful strategy for improving housing conditions and expanding housingopportunities must be preceded by an assessment of the housing needs of the communityand region. This Housing Element Technical Report for the City of San Jacinto discusses themajor components of assessing housing needs, including trends in population, households,and types of housing available in San Jacinto.The technical report examines the following topics for San Jacinto:‣ Population, employment, household, and housing characteristics;‣ Constraints on housing production; and‣ Available housing resources.The Housing Element Technical Report for San Jacinto will serve as the basis for identifyingappropriate policies and programs for the 20002008 Housing Element.San Jacinto General Plan A1 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTHOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENTThis section of the Technical Report describes the supply and demand for housing in SanJacinto and is divided into five subsections addressing the characteristics of population,employment, households, special needs populations, and housing stock. This analysisprovides the basis for developing a successful housing strategy that meets the needs of thecommunity.Community ProfileSan Jacinto is located in western Riverside County, an area that has experienced high ratesof growth during the last 20 years in large part due to pressure from surrounding counties.Located within commuting distance from Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties,Riverside County provides housing for many of those working in the neighboring countieswho are unable to afford the higher housing costs associated with those counties.To avoid serving simply as bedroom communities for adjacent counties, Riverside Countyjurisdictions, including San Jacinto, are working to attract new businesses to provideemployment opportunities for local residents. This also helps promote a more balancedjobs/housing ratio, reduces the need for long commutes and improves the local air qualityand quality of life.Population CharacteristicsPopulation Growth TrendsAccording to the Census, San Jacinto’s population was 16,210 in 1990 (Table 1). Duringthe period from 1990 to 2000, the City population increased by 47 percent, to 23,779.The California Department of Finance estimates that the population was 28,437 as ofJanuary 2005. When compared to other incorporated areas in Western Riverside County,San Jacinto’s population growth rate was higher than the County’s from 1990 to 2000, butlower than all of the surrounding jurisdictions except for Moreno Valley. The population ofRiverside County increased 32 percent during this time period, from 1,170,413 in 1990 to1,545,387 2000.With continued pressure for housing opportunities to support the local, as well as the largerregional employment base, the high rate of residential development is anticipated tocontinue in the Western Riverside area during the next decade. The Land Use Element ofthe San Jacinto General Plan estimates that by buildout of the Plan, the population of SanJacinto, including the sphere of influence, will have increased to more than 100,000persons, an increase of over 350 percent. This ultimate buildout will most likely not occuruntil after the next 20 to 30 years.San Jacinto General Plan A2 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAge CharacteristicsTable 1Population Growth Trends% Change19902000Jurisdiction 1990 2000San Jacinto 16,210 23,779 47%Moreno Valley 118,779 142,381 20%Temecula 27,099 57,716 113%Hemet 36,094 58,812 63%Lake Elsinore 18,316 28,929 58%Perris 21,500 36,189 68%Riverside County 1,170,413 1,545,387 32%Sources: 1990 Census and 2000 Census.The age structure of a population is an important factor in evaluating housing needs andprojecting the types of future housing development in response to market demand.Traditionally, both the young adult population (2034) and the elderly population (65+) tendto require low to moderate cost, smaller units. Persons between 35 to 54 years old usuallyreside in higher cost, larger units because they typically have higher incomes and largerhouseholds.As shown in Figure 1, the 2000 population of San Jacinto was older on average than theCounty as a whole. The elderly comprised 18 percent of the total population in SanJacinto. The median age for the City residents was 33.7 years, while the County medianage was 31.1. This age structure indicates that the City may require more affordablesmaller units for the elderly who live on fixed incomes.Figure 12000 Age Distribution18%Percentage of Population16%14%12%10%8%6%4%San JacintoRiverside County2%0%

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTIn 1990, 364 children were enrolled in preprimary school or kindergarten, while 2,910were attending elementary or high school. Although San Jacinto’s population grew by 47percent from 1990 to 2000, the number of children enrolled in preprimary school orkindergarten rose to 896, nearly 150 percent. This trend reflects the number of householdswith younger children that were attracted to San Jacinto between 1990 and 2000.Race/Ethnicity CharacteristicsThe racial and ethnic composition of a population affects housing needs because of theunique household characteristics of different racial/ethnic groups. These characteristicstend to correlate with other factors such as family size, housing location choices, andmobility. As shown in Table 2, the majority (53 percent) of the 2000 population in SanJacinto was White, with Hispanics making up the next largest ethnic group (40 percent).The Riverside County population exhibited a similar racial and ethnic composition in 2000,although there is a higher proportion of Blacks and Asians in the County than in SanJacinto.Number of SanJacintoResidentsTable 22000 Race and Ethnicity% of SanJacinto’sPopulationNumber ofRiverside CountyResidents% of RiversideCountyPopulationRace/EthnicityWhite 12,507 52.6% 788,831 51.0%Black 571 2.4% 92,403 6.0%Native American 322 1.4% 10,135 0.7%Asian/Other 796 3.3% 94,443 6.1%Hispanic 9,583 40.3% 559,575 36.2%Total 23,779 100% 1,545,387 100%Source: 2000 CensusEmployment CharacteristicsOccupation and Labor ParticipationAccording to the 2000 Census, 8,603 San Jacinto residents were in the civilian labor force,representing a labor participation rate of approximately 50 percent. (The labor forceincludes employed and unemployed persons aged 16 years and above.) As shown in Table3, residents were employed in three major occupation categories –managerial/professional,sales/office, and service positions. The first two categories tend to provide higher pay jobsbut service occupations tend to be lower pay. According to the State EmploymentDevelopment Department, San Jacinto’s unemployment rate in March 2005 was 7.9percent, somewhat higher than the countywide rate of 5.0 percent and the statewide rateof 5.4 percent.San Jacinto General Plan A4 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 3Employment of Residents by OccupationOccupation Number of Jobs % of TotalManagerial/Professional 1,714 22.5%Sales/Office Occupation 1,711 22.5%Service Occupation 1,669 21.9%Production/Transportation/Material1,343 17.7%MovingConstruction/Extraction/Maintenance 973 12.8%Farming, Forestry, Fishing 196 2.6%Total 7,606 100.0%Source: 2000 CensusEmployment GrowthSan Jacinto has a diverse business and job base that includes manufacturing, as well as nonmanufacturingbusinesses including agriculture, retail, and support services. Principalmanufacturing products include electronic components, mobile homes, casting, and partsassembly.The City of San Jacinto is active in attracting and retaining businesses within the communityto provide local employment opportunities for city residents. The updated General Planland use map includes additional industrial lands to the north of the Colorado RiverAqueduct and commercial land along major roadways. The Land Use Element estimatesthat at buildout of the General Plan, there will be approximately 32,626 persons employedin San Jacinto, an increase of over 200 percent from 2000. This ultimate growth will mostlikely not occur before the year 2050.The Economic Development Department continues to focus on economic developmentand redevelopment within the community, facilitating the relocation of new businesses intothe community and providing assistance to those existing businesses that are alreadylocated within San Jacinto. For example, in 2001 and 2002, the City completed a SanJacinto Business Resource Guide with an extensive list of private and public resources.In addition to the City’s economic development activities, there are other regionalorganizations involved with economic development within the San Jacinto area. Forexample, the Valley Economic Development Corporation supports business retention andattraction by providing assisting to businesses with site location, governmental permitting,and other necessary information.San Jacinto General Plan A5 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTHousehold CharacteristicsHousehold Growth TrendsAs shown in Table 4, between 1990 and 2000, the number of households in San Jacintoincreased by 38 percent, while the number of households in the County only increased by26 percent. The greater population growth (47 percent) that occurred in the City,compared to its household growth (38 percent), is reflective of the increased number offamilies with children living in San Jacinto.Household Composition and SizeTable 4Household Growth Trends% ChangeJurisdiction 1990 2000 19902000San Jacinto 6,022 8,314 38%Moreno 34,965 39,225 12%ValleyTemecula 9,130 18,293 100%Hemet 17,397 25,252 45%Lake Elsinore 6,066 8,817 45%Perris 6,726 9,652 44%RiversideCounty 402,067506,218 26%Sources: 1990 Census and 2000 Census.Household characteristics are important indicators of the type of housing needed in acommunity. The Census defines a household as all persons who occupy a housing unit,which may include families related through marriage or blood, unrelated individuals livingtogether, or individuals living alone. People living in retirement or convalescent homes,dormitories, or other group living situations are not considered households.According to the 2000 Census, almost all San Jacinto residents lived in householdarrangements while only 190 persons (less than one percent) lived in group quarters.Among the 8,314 households in San Jacinto, 70 percent were considered families. Amongthe 2,417 nonfamily households, 85 percent were single persons living alone, including1,226 elderly persons living alone.Household size is an important indicator for identifying sources of population growth aswell as overcrowding. A community’s average household size may decline when thepopulation is aging, or increase when the number of families with children increases. Asdepicted in Table 5, the average household size increased by approximately seven percentin San Jacinto during the period of 19902000, during which the other surroundingcommunities average household size also increased. Countywide, average household sizeincreased over four percent. The increase in household size is consistent with the increasein elementary school age children in San Jacinto and the need for housing that meets theSan Jacinto General Plan A6 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTneeds of younger families with children. The California Department of Finance estimatesthat the average household size in San Jacinto in January 2005 was 2.91.Household IncomeTable 5Average Number of Persons per Household1990 & 2000AveragePersons/Household% Change1990 –2000Jurisdiction 1990 2000San Jacinto 2.65 2.84 7.2%Moreno Valley 3.40 3.61 6.2%Temecula 2.97 3.15 6.1%Hemet 2.04 2.26 10.8%Lake Elsinore 2.99 3.27 9.4%Perris 3.16 3.73 18.0%Riverside County 2.85 2.98 4.6%Source: 1990 Census, 2000 CensusThe income earned by a household is an important indicator of the household’s ability toacquire adequate housing. While upper income households have more discretionaryincome to spend on housing, lower and moderate income households are more limited inthe range of housing that they can afford. Typically, as household income decreases, theincidence of overpayment and overcrowding increases.The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) hasdeveloped the following income categories:• Very low income households earn between 0 and 50 percent of the County MedianFamily Income (MFI), adjusted for household size;• Low income households earn between 51 and 80 percent of the County MFI,adjusted for household size;• Moderate income households earn between 81 and 120 percent of the CountyMFI, adjusted for household size; and,• Above moderate/upper income households earn over 120 percent of the CountyMFI, adjusted for household size.To facilitate housing needs assessments for Community Planning and Development (CPD)documents, the US Census prepared special tabulations for the Department of Housing andUrban Development (HUD). These income tabulations are referred to as theComprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). The CHAS income distributions forSan Jacinto and Riverside County are presented in Table 6. More than half (54 percent) ofSan Jacinto General Plan A7 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTSan Jacinto’s households earned lower incomes compared to approximately 40 percent ofCounty households. A majority of owner households had incomes greater than 80 percentof the Area Median Income (AMI) (moderate and above moderate), while over 75 percentof renter households had incomes less than 80 percent (lower).Table 62000 Household Income by Income GroupCity of San JacintoOwner Renter TotalIncome Group Households Households Households Riverside CountyExtremely Low Income 11.0% 31.0% 16.7% 10.9%Very Low Income 14.2% 26.3% 17.6% 11.3%Low Income 20.5% 17.9% 19.7% 17.0%Moderate and Above 54.2% 24.8% 46.0% 60.8%Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Source: HUD CHAS, 2005.OvercrowdingAn overcrowded household is typically defined as one with more than one person perroom, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches. A severely overcrowdedhousehold is defined as one with more than 1.5 persons per room. Overcrowding resultsfrom either a lack of affordable housing and/or a lack of available housing units of adequatesize.According to the 2000 Census, 14 percent of the households in San Jacinto were living inovercrowded conditions, compared to approximately 13 percent of countywidehouseholds. This is an increase of from the 1990 Census where 12 percent of San Jacintoresidents were living in overcrowded conditions. Of the 14 percent of households in 2000,approximately 8 percent of those households experienced severely over crowdingconditions. Overcrowding is not considered a major problem within San Jacinto.OverpaymentState and federal standards consider a household as overpaying for housing if it spendsmore than 30 percent of its gross income on housing. A household spending more than itcan afford for housing has less money available for other necessities and emergencyexpenditures. Very low income households overpaying for housing are more likely to be atrisk of becoming homeless than other households. Renterhouseholds overpay for theirhousing costs more often than ownerhouseholds because of their typically lower incomes.Compared to renters, overpayment by owners is less of a concern because homeownershave the option to refinance the mortgage, or to sell the house and move into rentals orbuy a less expensive home.In 2000, 33.9 percent of San Jacinto households overpaid for housing. Overpaymentaffected 27.4 percent of ownerhouseholds and 45.0 percent of renterhouseholds (TableSan Jacinto General Plan A8 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT7). Overpayment mostly affected both owner and renter households earning less than$35,000. Much of the higher incidence of overcrowding among renterhouseholds withlowerincomes may be a result of households attempting to mitigate overpayment problemsby taking in additional roommates or rent smaller and presumably cheaper units.Table 7Overpayment by Income and Tenure (2000)Renter Owner TotalHousehold Income # % # % # %Less than $10,000: 434 77.1% 133 71.5% 567 75.7%$10,000 to $19,999: 441 68.5% 230 59.9% 671 65.3%$20,000 to $34,999: 182 33.2% 456 50.3% 638 43.8%$35,000 to $49,999: 8 2.5% 157 17.0% 165 13.3%$50,000 to $74,999: 0 0.0% 107 11.8% 107 9.6%$75,000 to $99,999: 0 0.0% 5 1.0% 5 1.0%$100,000 or more: 0 0.0% 10 4.4% 10 3.5%Total 1,065 45.0% 1,098 27.4% 2,163 33.9%Source: Census, 2000.Based on the above analysis, additional rental subsidies or affordable rental housing isrequired to reduce the number of households paying over 30 percent of their monthlyincome towards housing costs.Special Needs PopulationsCertain segments of the population may have more difficulty in finding decent, affordablehousing due to their special circumstances or needs. These “special needs”populationinclude elderly persons, agricultural workers, single parent households, disabled persons,large households, and the homeless.ElderlyThe special needs of the elderly are a function of their often lower or fixed incomes. Inaddition, housing for the elderly often requires special attention in design to allow greateraccess and mobility. Housing located within vicinity of community facilities and publictransportation also facilitates mobility of the elderly in the community.According to the 2000 Census, San Jacinto had 4,092 residents age 65 or older,representing 17 percent of the total population. In San Jacinto, about 39 percent (2,307) ofall ownerhouseholds and 17 percent (398) of the renterhouseholds were headed byelderly persons in 2000. Many elderly ownerhouseholds reside in mobile homes, whichare among the lowest housing cost options in the City. Approximately 21 percent of theelderly homeowners overpaid for housing, compared to 49 percent of the elderly renters inSan Jacinto General Plan A9 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT2000. In the same year, about 49 percent of the elderly residents were reported to have adisability, which may require special housing design.Finally, many elderly live on fixed incomes and occupy older homes. These factors make payingfor needed home repairs and maintenance difficult. There are over 100 assisted units in SanJacinto that target seniors and the mobility impaired; which, given the high incidence ofoverpayment among elderly households is not adequate to meet current needs. The City’sprograms to increase affordable housing opportunities will help meet the needs of seniors.Agricultural WorkersAgriculture is a predominant industry in the San Jacinto valley. However, the City is alsorapidly converting from a rural community to a suburban community and agriculturaloperations have decreased over the years. For example, the 2000 Census reported 196San Jacinto residents employed in farming, forestry, and fishing occupations compared to381 persons in 1990 (a decrease of about 49 percent). Agricultural workers face varioushousing issues due to their typically lower incomes and the seasonal nature of their work.According to the local San Jacinto office of the Riverside County AgriculturalCommissioner, the majority of the local agricultural operations in the San Jacinto area areassociated with vegetable crops, and dairy and horse farms. The type of agriculturalemployment associated with these local operations generally consists of yearroundemployment and housing is provided through the conventional housing market. Whentemporary labor is required in San Jacinto, the farmers typically contract with a laborcontractor to bring in workers for a set period of time. The contractors are responsible forproviding housing for their workers, and according to the Agricultural Commissioner office,this use of temporary workers does not result in an increase in rural homeless. 1Single ParentsSingleparent families with children often require special attention due to their needs foraffordable childcare, health care, and housing assistance. Femaleheaded families withchildren particularly tend to have lower incomes, thus limiting housing availability for thisgroup. According to the 2000 Census, 910 households with related children in San Jacintowere headed by singleparents, 679 (75 percent) of which were headed by women.Among the femaleheaded families with children, 43 percent (293) were living below thepoverty level, compared to 52 percent countywide. San Jacinto’s housing programs aimedto increase the supply of affordable housing in the City will assist single parent households.Persons with DisabilitiesIn 2000, approximately 28 percent of the San Jacinto residents age five or over wererecorded by the Census as having a disability. The elderly population in San Jacinto has a1 Personal conversation with Don Domenigoni of the San Jacinto Division of the Riverside CountyAgricultural Commission (December 2002).San Jacinto General Plan A10 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORThigher incident of disability, with approximately 49 percent of the population 65 and olderreporting a disability in 2000. Disabled elderly comprise about 32 percent of the totaldisabled population in San Jacinto.Physical and mental disabilities can hinder a person’s access to traditionally designedhousing units (and other facilities) as well as potentially limit the ability to earn income.Housing that satisfies the design and locational requirements of disabled persons are limitedin supply and often costly to provide.Housing opportunities for disabled persons can be addressed through the provision ofaffordable, barrierfree housing. In addition to the development of new units, rehabilitationassistance can also be provided to disabled residents to make necessary improvements toremove architectural barriers of existing units. The City will develop and adopt a procedurefor providing reasonable accommodation for housing for persons with disabilities. The Citywill also revise its Zoning Ordinance to identify zones for community care facilities,including facilities for persons with disabilities, in accordance with State law.Large HouseholdsLarge households are defined as those with five or more persons. The 2000 Censusreported that 1,541 households in San Jacinto have five or more members, representing 18percent of all City households. Among the large households, 64 percent were ownerhouseholdsand 36 percent were renterhouseholds. Typically, the availability of adequatelysized and affordable housing units is an obstacle facing large households. The City has anadequate supply of largesize housing units. In 2000, San Jacinto had 2,808 threebedroomhousing units and another 912 housing units with four or more bedrooms. In addition, themajority of new homes on the market have three or more bedrooms. The issue for largehouseholds is often related to affordability, particularly among renters.HomelessThe homeless population refers to persons lacking consistent and adequate shelter.According to the 2000 Census, there was no homeless person reported visible at streetlocations in San Jacinto. The Riverside County Housing Element also contains a summaryof the distribution of known homeless for 1997. Based on this summary, no homelesspersons seeking resources are identified for San Jacinto, though approximately 15 percentof the County’s homeless seek resources in Hemet, the community neighboring SanJacinto. While there are no homeless shelters in San Jacinto, the Valley Restart Shelter islocated in Hemet and the God’s Helping Hand shelter is located in Perris.The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) in collaboration withthe Housing and Homeless Coalition for Riverside County and the City of San Jacinto willbe conducting a comprehensive census of homeless persons throughout Riverside County.The goal of the 2005 Homeless Census will be to conduct a streetbased and servicebasedcount of all homeless individuals in every city, community and unincorporated area ofSan Jacinto General Plan A11 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTRiverside County on the designated day of the count. The 2005 Homeless Census projectwill include a methodology for counting all homeless persons, as defined by HUD, whichcreates an identifier that will avoid duplication of persons counted during the enumerationprocess.Housing Stock CharacteristicsHousing Growth TrendsAs shown in Table 8, the housing stock in San Jacinto increased by approximately 38percent during the period of 1990 to 2000. Compared to the County as a whole, SanJacinto experienced a greater housing growth (38 percent compared to 21 percent),though many of the surrounding jurisdictions experienced even greater levels of housinggrowth.Table 8Total Housing Units% Change19902000Jurisdiction 1990 2000San Jacinto 6,845 9,476 38%Moreno Valley 37,945 41,431 9%Temecula 10,659 19,099 79%Hemet 19,692 29,401 49%Lake Elsinore 6,981 9,505 36%Perris 7,761 10,553 36%Riverside County 483,847 584,674 21%Sources: 1990 Census, 2000 Census, and SCAG Baseline GrowthProjections adopted April 16, 1998.Estimates provided by the California Department of Finance indicate that there were11,045 housing units in San Jacinto as of January 2005. Based on the updated Land UseElement, once the City and sphere of influence are built out, there will be nearly 30,000additional housing units, an increase of almost 300 percent. This will include the fewexisting units outside the current city boundaries, but within the sphere of influence. Basedon the past growth rate in San Jacinto, buildout of the entire planning area will not occurfor several decades. Once buildout occurs, the majority (86 percent) of the homes will bedeveloped between 2.1 to 10 units to the acres. Mobile home parks will be developedwithin this density range. The next largest percentage of housing (nine percent) will becomprised of high density residential, constructed between 10 and 14 units to the acre,with acreage also set aside for very high density residential uses with densities ranging from18 to 22 units per acre. The remaining five percent of the housing will consist of lowerdensity residential developed at two or fewer units per acre.San Jacinto General Plan A12 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTHousing TypeThe majority (5,645 units or 60 percent) of the 2000 existing housing stock in San Jacintoconsists of singlefamily detached and attached homes (see Figure 2). With multiple mobilehome parks dispersed throughout the City, mobile homes represent the next largestsegment with 2,578 in the housing stock (27 percent), an increase of about two percentagepoints from 1990). Multifamily developments of two or more units comprise theremainder (13 percent or 1,212 units) of the housing units in San Jacinto. Small multifamilycomplexes are concentrated around the core of the community and along major roadways.Figure 2San Jacinto Housing Stock CompositionMobile Home27%Single Family(attached)6%Multi Family (5+ units)6%Multi Family (24 units)7%SIngle Family(detached)54%Source: 2000 CensusThe existing City has been broken into thirteen neighborhoods. The currently recognizedneighborhoods include:‣ Heritage‣ California‣ De Anza‣ Ramona‣ Alessandro‣ Spice Ranch‣ Rose Ranch‣ Hill‣ College‣ River‣ Soboba‣ Equestrian Downs‣ Sunrise RanchSan Jacinto General Plan A13 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAs new areas are developed, additional neighborhood areas will be identified. Theneighborhood planning concept allows the City to ensure that adequate levels of publicservices and facilities are available throughout the community and not concentrated in onlya few areas. For example, the San Jacinto Parks Master Plan analyzes the need for parks byneighborhood versus simply looking at the need for parks at a community level of analysis.This ensures that each neighborhood is provided adequate parkland, which is especiallyimportant for older areas that may not have been developed originally with adequateamounts of parkland.TenureTable 9 illustrates the tenure distribution of occupied housing in San Jacinto and in thesurrounding communities. Compared to the surrounding communities, San Jacinto has asimilar rate of homeownership. Correlating the high percentage of singlefamily homes thatexist in San Jacinto and the average proportion of renters in the City indicates that manysinglefamily homes are used as rentals.JurisdictionOwnerOccupiedTable 92000 Housing Tenure% of TotalOccupiedUnitsOccupied Dwelling UnitsRenterOccupied% of TotalOccupiedUnitsTotalOccupiedUnitsSan Jacinto 5,905 71% 2,409 29% 8,314Moreno Valley 27,873 71% 11,352 29% 39,225Temecula 13,418 63% 4,875 27% 18,293Hemet 16,311 65% 8,941 35% 25,252Lake Elsinore 5,699 65% 3,118 35% 8,817Perris 6,577 68% 3,075 32% 9,652Riverside County 348,532 69% 157,686 31% 506,218Source: 2000 CensusVacancy rate is a measure of housing availability in a community. A vacancy rate of fivepercent generally indicates an adequate supply of housing with room for mobility.According to the 2005 Department of Finance data, the overall vacancy rate in San Jacintowas 12.3 percent, while that in the County was recorded at 13.3 percent. The relativelyhigh vacancy rate in San Jacinto and the County is attributed to an extent to the high levelof residential development activities in the area, with many housing units being put on themarket for sale at any given time.Age and Housing Stock ConditionsThe age of housing is commonly used as a measure of when housing may begin to requiremajor repairs. In general, housing units over 30 years old are likely to exhibit signs ofrehabilitation needs, such as new roofing, foundation work, and new plumbing.San Jacinto General Plan A14 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAs depicted in Table 10, nearly twothirds of the housing units in San Jacinto (63 percent)were built between 1980 through 2005 and most are likely to be in good condition.Another 18.5 percent were constructed in the 1970s, with 18.3 percent constructed priorto 1970. Assuming that roughly half of the units constructed in the 1970s, were builtbefore 1975, approximately 3,000 units (27 percent) are over 30 years of age and may bein need of replacement or repair.Table 10Age of Housing StockYear Built Number of Units % of TotalApril 2000 to January 2005 1,610 14.6%1998 to March 2000 300 2.7%1995 to 1998 644 5.8%1990 to 1994 1,687 15.3%1980 to 1989 2,739 24.8%1970 to 1979 2,047 18.5%1960 to 1969 879 8.0%1940 to 1959 750 6.8%1939 or earlier 389 3.5%Total Units (1/2005) 11,045 100.0%Sources: 2000 Census and 2005 Population and Housing Estimates,Department of FinanceBased on discussions with the City’s code enforcement officer, many of the houses in SanJacinto that are dilapidated or have other property maintenance issues are located in thenorthern portion of the City in the older, lower income neighborhoods. Other codesenforcement issues in San Jacinto include weed abatement, which is concentrated on rentalproperties with absentee landlords, as well as vehicle abandonment, which is an issuethroughout the City.The City has not completed a comprehensive housing conditions survey recently, and nospecific information regarding the number of houses in need of rehabilitation orreplacement is readily available. To address this, the City will complete a windshieldhousing conditions survey (including mobile home parks) following completion of thehousing element. Additionally, the City will implement several housing rehabilitationprograms as described in the Housing Programs section of this Element.Housing CostsHomes for sale and rent listed on www.realestate.com in May 2005 were used to assessthe City’s housing market. The DataQuick Real Estate Database was also queried to obtainsales data for homes and condominiums over a oneyear period from April 1, 2004 toMarch 31, 2005. The San Jacinto/Hemet Yellow pages, Smartpages.com, as well asclassified listings by Press Enterprise online service (pe.com), were used to identify multifamilyrental developments in the City of San Jacinto and collect data on the rental housingmarket in the City.San Jacinto General Plan A15 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTOwnership HousingWhile not experiencing the level of development occurring in other Riverside Countyjurisdictions, San Jacinto finally recovered from the recession of the early 1990’s and isexperiencing a relatively healthy housing market. According to the DataQuick Real EstateDatabase and as shown in Table 11, 598 homes and 46 condominiums were sold fromApril 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005. The median sale price for a home was $257,500 and$135,000 for a condominium during this time period. Half of the homes sold were threebedroom units with a median sale price of $260,000. Additionally, a large majority (78percent) of the condominiums sold had two bedrooms and a median sale price of$135,000. During the examined period, 21 mobilehomes were also sold in San Jacinto. Asshown in Table 11, mobilehomes provide an affordable housing alternative in San Jacinto,with a median sales price of $95,000.Table 11House, Condominium, and Mobilehome SalesApril 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005UnitType/SizeNumberSoldRangeMedianSalePriceHomes 598 $41,000 to $3,634,182 $257,5001BR 13 $85,000 to $388,000 $135,0002BR 130 $41,000 to $325,000 $179,0003BR 298 $45,000 to $763,000 $260,0004BR 138 $130,000 to $370,000 $293,0005+BR 19 $259,000 to $3,634,182 $350,000Condominiums 46 $87,000 to $182,500 $135,0002BR 36 $87,000 to $182,500 $135,0003BR 10 $95,000 to $140,000 $134,773Mobile Homes 21 $25,000 to $165,000 $95,0001BR 1 $45,000 $45,0002BR 17 $25,000 to $128,000 $95,0003BR 4 $65,000 to $165,000 $115,000TOTAL 644 $41,000 to $3,634,182 $250,500Source: DataQuick, May, 2005.Note: 154 records were excluded due to incomplete information orbecause they were partial sales.Additional sources were consulted in an effort to better understand the home sale marketin San Jacinto. As shown in Table 12, Realtor.com listed 169 homes for sale in May 2005.A large portion of units offered forsale consisted of threeand fourbedroom homes. Theoverall median asking price for a home was $339,900 and ranged from $249,000 for a twobedroomunit to $420,000 for a unit with five or more units.San Jacinto General Plan A16 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 12Home Asking Prices in San JacintoMay, 2005NumberMedianAsking PriceUnit Type/Size of UnitsRange2BR 24 $169,900 to $795,000 $249,0003BR 62 $185,000 to $669,000 $319,9004BR 61 $285,000 to $474,900 $369,0005+BR 22 $338,000 to $559,900 $420,000Total 169 $169,900 to $795,000 $339,900Source: Realtor.com, May 2005.Housing affordability is dependent upon income and housing costs. According to the HCDguidelines for 2005, the median family income (MFI) for a family of four in Riverside Countyis $55,650. Based on this median income, the following maximum income limits for a fourpersonfamily can be established:• Very low income households (0 to 50% of MFI) earn a maximum of $27,850• Low income households (51 to 80% of MFI) earn a maximum of $44,550• Moderate Income households (81 to 120% of MFI) earn a maximum of $66,800Assuming that the potential homebuyer within each income group has sufficient credit,downpayment (10 percent), and maintains affordable housing expenses (i.e. spends nomore than 30 percent of their gross income on the mortgage, taxes, and insurance), themaximum affordable home price can be determined for each income group. Table 13shows the maximum housing prices affordable to the various income groups. Based on themedian home prices shown in Table 11, both low and moderate income households wouldbe able to purchase a range of resale housing units with a sufficient number of bedrooms toavoid overcrowding. Very low income households may be able to purchase a home, but itwould most likely be a smaller, older unit or a condominium or mobilehome. However, fewmoderate income households would be able to purchase a home at prices currently askedby sellers (Table 12).Table 13Affordable Housing Costs by Income CategoryRiverside CountyMonthlyMaximum Affordable Utility/Taxes/ AffordableIncomeCategory Income Housing Cost Maintenance RentAffordableHome PriceVery Low $27,850 $696 $150 $596 $86,804Low $44,550 $1,114 $200 $1,014 $145,203Moderate $66,800 $1,391 $250 $1,291 $181,354Maximum affordable home price based on a 30year loan at 7.5% interest, assuming that the homebuyercan afford to pay a 10% downpayment and closing costs.San Jacinto General Plan A17 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTThe Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data that is discussed in more detail later in this report(see Tables 18 and 19), shows that very low and low income households are purchasinghomes through the use of conventional and governmentbacked loans. Theapproval/origination rate for conventional home purchase loans was actually higher for verylow income households than it was for all other households and approval/origination ratesof all income groups was higher among San Jacinto households when compared toRiverside County households.Rental HousingThe rental housing market in San Jacinto includes apartments, townhomes, condominiums,and singlefamily homes. Only two marketrate apartment developments were identified inthe San Jacinto/Hemet Yellow Pages within the City. In addition, classified advertisementson the Press Enterprise website were used to gather data on the rental housing market forcondominiums, townhomes, and singlefamily homes. In May 2005, the studio and onebedroomapartments each rented for $450; however, the units are undergoing renovationand will likely be rented at slightly higher rates in the future. Current rental rates for theMountainview Garden Apartments could not be obtained. Realtor.com listed 38 units forrent in May 2005, ranging in price from $535 to $1,685 per month. The majority of units(26) had three or more bedrooms with rents starting at $1,000 per month.Based on the household income limits identified in Table 13, a very low income householdcan affordable to pay $596 in rent monthly, while low income households can afford to payup to $1,014. Based on these income limits, very low, low, and moderate incomehouseholds can afford to rent in San Jacinto. However, some very low income householdsmay need to pay over 30 percent of their income on housing if they are unable to acquireone of the lower cost units, especially since the market rate complexes do not have manyvacancies, thereby forcing lower income households to rent singlefamily homes orcondominiums.Assisted Housing AtRisk of ConversionInventory of Assisted HousingState Housing Element law requires cities to prepare an inventory including all assistedmultifamily rental units which are eligible to convert to nonlow income housing uses dueto termination of subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, or expiring use restrictions.Under Housing Element law, this inventory is required to cover a tenyear evaluation periodfollowing the original statutory due date of the Housing Element (July 1, 2000). Thus, thisatrisk housing analysis covers the period from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2010.Table 14 is an inventory of assisted rental housing projects in San Jacinto. A total of 338assisted units are provided by six developments, including units assisted through a variety offederal programs. These programs include the USDA Rural Development 515RRH, RuralHousing Construction Program, and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs.San Jacinto General Plan A18 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAtRisk Housing Conservation PotentialThe City’s deed restricted affordable housing stock consists of 338 units in seven properties.Each of these properties are described in detail below and summarized in Table 14. OnlySan Jacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor, and Manzanita Gardens are at risk ofconverting to market rate between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2010.Development NameSan Jacinto Garden Apartments324 E. Sahver StreetSan Jacinto Manor1762 S. Santa Fe StreetManzanita Gardens537 N. Ramona BoulevardSan Jacinto Senior Apartments633 E. Main StreetSan Jacinto Village Apartments700 Idyllwild DriveTerracina Apartments1825 S. Santa Fe StreetTable 14Inventory of Assisted Rental HousingTotal Household FundingUnits Type Source97 Family65Total 338SeniorsandMobilityImpaired36 Family46 Seniors38 Family17 Family39 FamilyUSDA515RRHUSDA515RRHUSDA515RRHUSDA515RRHUSDA515RRHRuralHousingConstructionProgramLow IncomeHousing TaxCredit(LIHTC)*Loans may be prepaid at any time subject to the “1965E process”.Sources: Property owners, Cotton/Bridges/Associates, 2005.Expiration of AffordabilityContract expired in 2001*,but still maintained asaffordable on an annual basisthrough USDA2006*2005*20402040In perpetuityIn perpetuity‣ San Jacinto Garden Apartments. The San Jacinto Garden Apartments consists of 97subsidized rental units (32 1bedroom and 65 2bedroom units) and is forprofit owned.The project was financed through the USDA Rural Development 515RRH program.The project is atrisk to conversion to market rate housing during this Housing Elementcycle since the original contract expired in 2001, and while it is still maintained asaffordable through the USDA, the subsidies can be cancelled any year.‣ San Jacinto Manor. San Jacinto Manor consists of 95 deed restricted units (60 1bedroom and 5 2bedroom units) for seniors and the mobility impaired. The projectwas financed through the USDA Rural Development 515RRH program. The earliesttermination for assistance through the program is 2006 and the loan can be prepaid atSan Jacinto General Plan A19 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTany time. However, City does not foresee the early conversion of the apartments tomarketrate units since the project is owned by a nonprofit.‣ Manzanita Gardens. This forprofit 36unit family complex is funded by the USDA RuralDevelopment 515RRH program and contains 16 1bedroom units, 16 2bedroom units,and 4 3bedroom units. The project is atrisk to conversion to market rate housingduring this Housing Element cycle and the loan can be prepaid prior to the 2005contract expiration date.‣ San Jacinto Senior Apartments. San Jacinto Senior Apartments is nonprofit ownersand consists of 46 1bedroom subsidized units financed through the USDA RuralDevelopment 515RRH program. According to USDA records, the units cannot convertto market rate until 2040 and the loan cannot be repaid.‣ San Jacinto Village Apartments. The 38 units at the San Jacinto Village Apartments arealso financed through the USDA Rural Development 515RRH program and are ownedby a limited nonprofit partnership. There are 16 1bedroom units, 16 2bedroom units,and 6 3bedroom units. USDA records indicate that the project cannot convert until2040 and the loan cannot be repaid early.‣ Terracina Apartments. The forprofit Terracina Apartments has 56 assisted rental units(33 2bedroom units and 23 3bedroom units) financed through two programs; 39 unitsthrough the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and 17 units funded bya State bond through the Rural Housing Construction Program. All 56 units areaffordable in perpetuity and are not at risk of converting to market rate.Preservation and Replacement of AtRisk Housing Cost AnalysisPreservation of the San Jacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor, and ManzanitaGardens can be achieved in four ways: 1) facilitate transfer of ownership of the atriskproperty to nonprofit organizations; 2) purchase of affordability covenants; 3) providerental assistance to tenants using funding sources other than Section 8; and, 4) construct orpurchase replacement affordable units.Transfer of Ownership: By transferring ownership of San Jacinto Garden Apartments andManzanita Gardens to a nonprofit housing organization, longterm, low income use of theunits can be secured, and the projects will be eligible for a greater range of governmentassistance programs. Since the San Jacinto Manor is already owned by a nonprofit, changeof ownership will not affect the longterm affordability. Also because of its nonprofit status,San Jacinto Manor is considered to be at low risk of conversion. Nevertheless, it is includedin this analysis.Table 15 presents the estimated market value for the atrisk projects. According todevelopment experts, current market values for the atrisk project can be estimated on thebasis of the project’s potential annual income, operating expenses and building condition.San Jacinto General Plan A20 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAs shown in Table 15, the estimated market value of San Jacinto Garden Apartments is $8.7million, San Jacinto Manor is $4.6 million and Manzanita Gardens is $3.2 millions. Theseestimates are intended to establish an order of magnitude for assessing preservation costs.Actual market value of individual projects will depend on a number of factors at the time ofthe transaction, including building condition and liability, market condition, and interests inpurchasing the building.Size of UnitTable 15Market Value of AtRisk ProjectsSan Jacinto SanGarden JacintoApartments ManorManzanitaGardens1bedroom 32 60 162bedroom 65 5 163bedroom 0 0 4Total 97 65 36Annual Operating Costs $80,610 $42,450 $29,760Gross Annual Income $806,100 $424,500 $297,600Net Annual Income $725,490 $382,050 $267,840Market Value $8,705,880 $4,584,600 $3,214,080Market rate value is estimated with the following assumptions:1. Average rent for a 1bedroom unit is $525, $775 for a 2bedroom unit, and$1,000 for a 3bedroom unit.2. Vacancy rate = 5%3. Annual operating expenses = 10% of gross revenues.4. Market Value = Annual net project income * multiplication factor.5. Multiplication factor for buildings in good to excellent condition is 12.Purchase of Affordability Covenants: Another option to preserve the affordability of SanJacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor, and Manzanita Gardens is to provide anincentive package to the owners to maintain the projects as low income housing.Incentives could include writing down the interest rate on the remaining loan balance. Topurchase affordability covenants on San Jacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor,and Manzanita Gardens, an incentive package should include interest subsidies at or belowwhat the property owner can obtain in the open market. To enhance the attractiveness ofthe incentive package, the interest subsidies may need to be combined with additional rentsubsidies.Rent Subsidy: If the 198 units in San Jacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor, andManzanita Gardens converted to market rate housing, Section 8 or other forms of rentsubsidies may be required to assist the existing tenants. Under the HUD Section 8program, assistance is only available to very low income households (up to 50 percent ofthe County Median Family Income). Thus the discrepancy between the Fair Market Rentfor a unit and the housing cost affordable to a very low income household is used toestimate the amount of rent subsidy required for that unit. Table 16 estimates the rentsubsidies required to preserve the affordability of the assisted units to very low incomeSan Jacinto General Plan A21 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORThouseholds. Based on the estimates and assumptions shown in this table, approximately$59,090 per month in rent subsidies, for a total of $709,000 annually, would be required topreserve the San Jacinto Garden Apartments, San Jacinto Manor, and Manzanita Gardensunits. However, if subsidies were provided based on the market value of the rental units,which in San Jacinto is lower than the Fair Market Rent for Riverside County, the overallsubsidy would be reduced.Table 16Rental Subsidies RequiredFairVeryMonthly TotalUnit SizeTotalUnitsMarketRentHouseholdSizeLowIncomeMonthlyUtilitiesAffordableCostper unitSubsidyMonthlySubsidy1bedroom 108 $638 1 $19,500 $100 $388 $251 $27,1082bedroom 86 $752 2 $22,250 $150 $406 $346 $29,7353bedroom 4 $1,058 4 $27,850 $200 $496 $562 $2,247Total 198 $59,090Replacement Cost Analysis/Purchase of Similar Units: The cost of developing newhousing depends on a variety of factors such as density, size of units, location and relatedland costs, and type of construction. According to the County of Riverside HousingElement, construction costs for multifamily units in the County average between $125 to$130 per square foot. Assuming a unit size of 750 square feet for a 1bedroom unit, 900square feet for a 2bedroom unit, and 1,000 square feet for a 3bedroom unit, Table 17depicts the cost of developing 198 new units, which is estimated to cost $21.1 million.Table 17Replacement CostUnit Size Square Feet Cost/Sq.Ft. Cost/Unit # of Units Total Cost1bedroom 750 $130 $97,500 108 $10.5 million2bedroom 900 $130 $117,000 86 $10.1 million3bedroom 1,000 $130 $130,000 4 $520,000Total 354 $21.1 millionCost ComparisonThe cost of build new housing to replace the 198 units within San Jacinto GardenApartments, San Jacinto Manor, and Manzanita Gardens is relatively high, with anestimated total cost of $21.1 million. This cost estimate is higher than the cost to preservethe units by transferring ownership to a nonprofit, which is estimated at approximately$16.5 million.Use of other forms of rent subsidies to provide rental assistance, such as Section 8, doesnot ensure longterm unit affordability. However, the cost associated with rent subsidies islower, requiring a total of approximately $709,000 annually.San Jacinto General Plan A22 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTWhile rental subsidies would not ensure longterm affordability, based on the limitedresources that the City has for use in housing programs, it is the most realistic meansavailable to preserve the affordability of the units in the shortrun. Purchase of covenantsand transfer of ownership to a nonprofit are the most costeffective means available toensure the longterm affordability of the units, and will require financial assistance fromsources outside of the City.San Jacinto General Plan A23 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTCONSTRAINTS ON HOUSING PRODUCTIONMarket, governmental, and infrastructure factors pose constraints to the provision ofadequate and affordable housing. These constraints may result in housing that is notaffordable to very low, low, and moderate income households, or may render residentialconstruction economically infeasible for developers.Market ConstraintsDevelopment CostsSan Jacinto is fortunate in that the cost of vacant land for residential development isrelatively affordable, especially when compared to the adjacent counties of Orange, LosAngeles, and San Diego. Land prices are highly variable and depend on the density ofdevelopment allowed, whether the site has environmental constraints, and whether anexisting use must be removed. The website “www.hemet.realestate.com” had severalvacant, residentially zoned parcels listed for sale in December 2002. R1 land ranged from$81,000 per acre to a high of $527,000 per acre, with a median price of $95,000 per acre.R2 zoned property ranged from $43,000 to $144,000 per acre, with a median price of$100,000 per acre. Only one R3 property was listed at $118,000 per acre.The International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) issues cost estimates for goodquality construction, providing materials and fixtures well above the minimum required bystate and local building codes. Good quality housing is estimated to cost $95 per squarefoot for apartments and $105 for singlefamily residences. Manufactured housing is typicallymuch less expensive and ranges from $65 to $75 per square foot, including the foundation.Labor rates comprise a significant portion of the cost of developing new housing. In January2002, Senate Bill 975 expanded the definition of public works projects and the applicationof the State’s prevailing wage requirements to such projects. The bill also expanded thedefinition of what constitutes public funds and captures significantly more projects beyondtraditional public works projects that involve public/private partnerships. SB 975l requirespayment of prevailing wages for most private projects built under an agreement with apublic agency providing assistance to the project. The breadth of the legislationsubstantially limits the ability of public agencies and private entities to structure transactionsto avoid prevailing wages for private construction work.Because of the adverse impact of higher labor wages on the cost of constructing affordablehousing, Senate Bill 972 was passed to exempt certain projects from prevailing wagerequirements. Exempted projects included: 1) a selfhelp housing project in which no lessthan 500 hours of the construction work is performed by the homebuyers; 2) the newconstruction, rehabilitation, or expansion of a temporary or transitional housing facility forthe homeless; 3) assistance for the rehabilitation of a singlefamily home; and 4) anaffordable housing project funded by belowmarket rate loans that allocates at least 40% ofSan Jacinto General Plan A24 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTits units for at least 20 years to low income households. Still, numerous projects still requirepayment of prevailing wages that significantly increase the cost of housing construction.Availability of Mortgage and Rehabilitation FinancingUnder the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required todisclose information on the disposition of loan applications. Table 18 depicts thedisposition of conventional loans, government backed loans, and conventional homeimprovement loans. Government backed loans include FHAinsured, VAguaranteed, andFmHAinsured loans. For conventional loans, lower income households had higher rates ofapproval than upper income households did. Similarly, low and moderateincomehouseholds actually had a higher rate of approval for governmentbacked loans whencompared to upper income households. As shown, overall, government backed loans havea higher rate of origination (75.8 percent) compared to conventional rate loans (66.5percent). This indicates that there is a need for governmentassisted programs to assistlower income households with the purchase of their homes.Table 18Loan Approval Rate: City of San Jacinto 2003Conventional Home Conventional Home Government Home PurchasePurchase LoanImprovement LoanLoanApplicant Income% Approved/% Approved/% Approved/Total AppsTotal AppsTotal AppsOriginatedOriginatedOriginatedVery Low Income(+120% MFI) 1,498 67.8% 184 28.8% 140 71.4%Not Available 121 64.5% 1 100.0% 26 73.1%Total3,163 66.5% 376 26.3% 475 75.8%* Originated Loan is a loan that has been approved and accepted by the applicant.Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2003. Tabulated with the Centrax software.Overall, the approval rates of conventional improvement loans are lower than homepurchase loans. In addition, there is a greater difference in approval rates between thelower and upper income applicants approved for conventional home improvement loansversus the conventional home purchase loans. For example, only 18.5 percent of the verylow income and 14.6 percent of the low income applicants were approved for aconventional home improvement loan, while about 28 percent of the loan applicationswere approved for moderate and upper income applicants. Again, this indicates thatadditional government assistance is needed for rehabilitation loans. This is especiallyimportant since many of the homes in San Jacinto requiring rehabilitation are located in theSan Jacinto General Plan A25 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTlower income neighborhoods. Since there were no applicants for governmentbackedhome improvement loans in the City of San Jacinto for 2003, no conclusions were shownabout this type of loan.When compared with the County loan approval rates for 2003, for the most part, SanJacinto has an equal or higher rate of approval for conventional home loans andgovernment backed home purchase loans, while they have a slightly lower approval rate forhome improvement loans. Table 19 summarizes the approval rates for Riverside County.Applicant IncomeTable 19Loan Approval Rate: Riverside County 2003Conventional HomePurchase LoanConventional HomeImprovement LoanGovernment Home PurchaseLoanTotal Apps% Approved/% Approved/% Approved/Total AppsTotal AppsOriginatedOriginatedOriginatedVery Low Income(+120% MFI) 65,632 65.5% 6,999 41.0% 2,001 72.1%Not Available4,014 51.5% 120 34.2% 349 55.9%Total 99,202 63.7% 11,611 35.9% 7,306 71.3%* Originated Loan is a loan that has been approved and accepted by the applicant.Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2003. Tabulated with the Centrax software.Governmental ConstraintsLand Use ControlsThe Land Use Element of the San Jacinto General Plan and corresponding ZoningOrdinance provide for a range of residential types and densities dispersed throughout theCity. The proposed Land Use Element designates nearly 9,000 acres (48 percent) of theCity’s total land inventory (including sphere of influence) for residential uses, including:singlefamily homes, multifamily units, and mobile homes. Residential densities allowed bythe General Plan cover a wide spectrum, including the following categories:• Estate Residential (ER) maximum of 0.5 units/ acre• Rural Residential (RR) maximum of 2 units/ acre• Low Density Residential (LDR) 2.1 to 5 units/acre• Medium Density Residential (MDR) 5.1 to 10 units/acreSan Jacinto General Plan A26 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT• High Density Residential (HDR) 10.1 to 14 units/acre• Very High Density Residential (VHDR) – 18.1 to 22 units/acreThe Land Use plan generally designates areas that are within the hillsides or within areassubject to flooding for lower density residential to reduce number of people subject topotential safety hazards. Higher density residential uses have been concentrated in thoseareas that have good access to regional transportation corridors and necessary services,such as retail and commercial areas. The City’s density bonus program, to be revised inaccordance with recent changes in State law, will allow for the maximum density to beexceeded in certain circumstances when affordable housing is provided.Residential Development StandardsThe City of San Jacinto regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residentialdevelopment primarily through the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning regulations are designed toprotect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents as well asimplement the policies of the City’s General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance also serves topreserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The Ordinance sets forththe City residential development standards. These include density, lot area, coverage,height, and setbacks. The following provides a discussion of the existing City developmentstandards for various types of residential development. The Zoning Ordinance contains thefollowing residential/mixed use categories:‣ Light Agricultural Zone (A)‣ Residential Agriculture Accessory Business Zone (RAAB)‣ One Family Zone (R1) this category also contains three subcategories that limitthe minimum lot size to 10,000, 15,000, or 20,000 square feet‣ Two Family Zone (R2)‣ Multiple Family Zone (R3)‣ Residential Trailer (RT)‣ Residential Professional Zone (RP)‣ Downtown Residential Zone (DR)‣ Senior Development Zone (SD)Overall, the City’s development standards do not create a constraint to the construction ofaffordable housing. The City will update the Zoning Ordinance to ensure consistency withGeneral Plan land uses and compliance with State law for community care facilities,agricultural employee housing, emergency shelter and transitional housing, second dwellingunits, and density bonuses.Residential Development StandardsAppendix 3 of this Technical Report includes Table 4.04 from the Zoning Ordinance, whichidentifies the development standards for development within the A, R1, R2, and R3zoning categories. The development standards for the RAAB Zone are as follows:San Jacinto General Plan A27 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT‣ Maximum Building Height 35 feet.‣ Required Lot Area and Dimensions Minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet, withminimum width of 100 feet and a minimum depth of 150 feet.‣ Required Setbacks 25foot front; 5foot side; and 10foot rear.The existing development standards are highly complicated and can be difficult for thepublic to understand and apply, which may be a constraint on housing development. TheCity will revise and streamline these development standards to address this constraint.Compatibility Standards for Single Family Housing DevelopmentIn addition to the development standards described above, the Zoning Ordinance includesminimum house sizes for singlefamily homes constructed on an individual lot or within asubdivision, as follows:‣ For nonsenior citizen subdivisions recorded after November 20, 1987, the minimumhouse size is:o 1,000 square feet if the majority of the lots are 7,500 square feet or less; ando 1,200 square feet if the majority of the lots are greater than 7,500 squarefeet. 2‣ For senior citizen developments, the minimum house size is 800 feet.The design criteria include a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent, unless the lot is part ofan overall development incorporating common open space. Each home also needs toprovide a minimum of 160 square feet covered patio space, accessed by a door. Thecriteria also include basic design requirements to ensure that new development iscompatible with adjacent existing residential development.The concept of a “sphere of compatibility”is also introduced as part of the compatibilitystandards for residential development. The sphere of compatibility is that area most likelyto be impacted or affected by the size, architecture, or landscaping of new housing. Thesphere of compatibility only includes lots that are 20,000 square feet or smaller, facing thesame street as the project, and within 160 feet of the project on the opposite side of thestreet or within 300 feet of the project on the same side of the project. For those newresidential developments with a sphere of compatibility, the following additional regulationsalso apply:‣ Minimum Floor Area Proposed housing cannot be more than 75 percent smallerthan the average house size within the sphere of compatibility and not smaller thanthe minimum house size identified above. If the proposed housing will be larger2 If, due to the irregular shape of the original parcel, a majority of the lots are greater than 7,500 square feet insize, but the lots which are of normal configuration are 7,500 square feet, the subdivision will be consideredas having 7,500 square foot lots.San Jacinto General Plan A28 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTthan the average housing size in the sphere of compatibility, appropriatetransitioning in size will be required.‣ Average House Size Where multiple floor plans will be constructed, the averagehouse size within a residential project cannot be less than 95 percent of the modelsize. The maximum size range between the smallest and largest floor plan is alsoregulated, though larger variations can be approved.‣ Parking For new residential development, threecar garages will need to beprovided at approximately 50 percent of the ratio as existing homes within thesphere of compatibility. For example, if 50 percent of the existing units have a threecargarage, approximately 25 percent of the new units will also have to have a threecargarage.‣ Landscaping New lots will need to be landscaped in a manner that is compatiblewith the existing residential units in the sphere of compatibility.‣ Building Design New homes with a sphere of compatibility or new homes withouta sphere of compatibility but adjacent to existing homes will need to be deigned tobe compatible with existing homes within the sphere or adjacent in regards to bulk,scale, width, and street scene. The new homes will also need to integrate the colorsand materials of existing homes.Standards for MultiFamily Housing/Density BonusThe Zoning Ordinance also includes standards for multifamily housing. These standardsfocus on determining the final allowable density based on a base density of 14.5 units peracre. The allowable density is then adjusted to reflect positive and negative design features,such as adequate parking and location of the parcel in regards to the adjacent roadway.The ordinance will need to be updated since the current ordinance states that the ultimateallowable density will not be allowed to exceed the General Plan land use designation andthe revised General Plan will allow up to 22 units per acre. The maximum General Plandensity can be exceeded if a proposed project qualifies for a density bonus.Standards for Senior Development ZoneThe San Jacinto Zoning Ordinance provides more relaxed standards for land zoned forsenior development (SD Zone). This zone allows for the development of rental housingthat is affordable to senior citizens. Table 21 summarizes the development standards forthis zoning category.While the SD does include more relaxed standards to encourage the construction of seniorhousing, designating specific locations/zones for housing for seniors alone is a violation offair housing law. As a result, the City will eliminate this zone and rezone these areas R2San Jacinto General Plan A29 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTPUD and provide incentives and flexible development standards to encourage seniorhousing development at these locations.Minimum Site AreaMinimum Yard RequirementsMaximum Lot CoverageMaximum DensityMaximum HeightMinimum Dwelling Unit SizeMinimum Parking RequirementsMinimum StorageMinimum Recreation Facilities(including a meeting room, restroom, and extraroom)Table 20Development Standards for SD Zone20,000 square feet25foot front yard;5foot nonstreet side yard/10side yard if 2story or ifstreetside yard;10foot rear yard, except parking structures may becloser than 10 feet to rear property line.60 percentPer the General Plan and density bonuses per Statelaw35 feet460 square feet 1bedroom unit680 square feet 2bedroom unit0.75 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/10 units80 cubic feet exterior to unit1100 units: 1,200 sf total or 25 sf/unit,whichever is greater100+ units: 1,600 sf or 10 sf/unit, whichever isgreater, to a maximum requirementof 3,000 sfFor any size project, an outdoor patio and bbq area isrequired.Minimum Number of Units Handicapped Accessible 1020 units: 1 handicapped unit2140 units: 2 handicapped units41 or more units: 5% of total unitsSource: San Jacinto Zoning Ordinance, 2002.Standards for Residential Trailer ZoneMobile home parks are an important component of the San Jacinto housing stock. The RTzone includes specific regulations for mobilehome subdivision communities, as shown inTable 22.Minimum Mobilehome SizeMinimum Mobilehome Subdivision SizeMinimum Individual Lot SizeMaximum Building HeightMinimum Mobilehome SetbacksSource: San Jacinto Zoning Ordinance, 2002.Table 21Mobilehome Requirements480 sf10 acres6,000 sf if no community recreational facilitiesprovided2,800 sf if community recreational facilities provided(min. requirement for community recreationalfacilities is 300 sf/lot with no less than 30,000 sf)15 feet on mobilehome lots35 feet on recreation area lots15foot front yard may be reduced to 10foot oninterior lots is community recreation areas aredeveloped as a part subdivision.5foot side and fear yardSan Jacinto General Plan A30 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTCondominium and Condominium Conversion RequirementsThe City has also adopted development standards for new condominiums andcondominium conversions. The standards include development requirements, such asdesign review, lighting and landscaping, open space, parking, safety design, and storagespace (minimum of 90 feet per each new unit and 60 feet for each converted unit). Theopen space requirements for new condominiums are:‣ Public Open Space: 60 percent of the net developed area must be dedicated foropen space uses, of which no more than 37.5 percent can be within an enclosedrecreational building and no more than 50 percent can be within a privatewaterway.‣ Private Open Space: Each unit must have direct access to a minimum 100squarefoot private patio, deck, balcony, atrium, or solarium, with no dimension less than 8feet.Planned Unit Development Overlay RequirementsThe City has also adopted a Planned Unit Development Overlay district to allow for moreflexibility in the design and development of residential development. The DevelopmentStandards section of the ordinance is included in Appendix C of this Technical Report.One of the flexible development standards is that the Planning Commission can increasethe allowable density of a R1, R2, or R3 zoning category by up to 10 percent if theproject includes extra amenities, such as underground parking and recreational facilities.The ordinance will need to be updated to reflect the changes in the General Plan land usecategories that allow up to 22 units per acre. Additional flexibility is also included in theoverlay district with the ability to have zero side yards and flexible maximum heights.Parking requirements for the Planned Unit Development Overlay require that recreationalvehicle storage be provided for each unit for onsite with a minimum of one space for each10 dwellings. Visitor parking is also required at a one space (covered or uncovered) foreach unit in addition to the regularly required parking requirement included in the ZoningOrdinance for the various housing types. Visitor parking may be provided onstreet if it islocated within 250 feet from the target unit.OffStreet Parking RequirementsTable 23 depicts the offstreet parking requirements for residential uses in San Jacinto. TheSan Jacinto offstreet parking requirements are fairly typical for a southern Californiacommunity. The City will consider reduced parking requirements as an incentiveassociated with applications for density bonuses.San Jacinto General Plan A31 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTResidential Unit TypeSingle Family Home (5 or less sleepingrooms)*Single Family Home (over 5 sleeping rooms)*Mobilehomes or Trailers in ParksMobilehome on a Private LotTwo Family Dwelling on a Single LotNew CondominiumTable 22OffStreet Parking RequirementsRequired Parking Spaces2 enclosed spaces3 enclosed spaces; or2 enclosed spaces and 100 cubic feet of builtinpermanent storage in the garage.2 spaces (tandem approved) plus 1 guest space/5spaces2 garage spaces2 garage spaces/unit2 covered spaces, one of which must be enclosedand no tandem parking used to comply; andIf no onstreet parking is allowed on the street theproject fronts, 1 visitor space/8 units will berequired.Condominium Conversion 1.5 covered spaces/unit built prior to 1974;Parking as required by the underlying zone forunits built between 1974 and February 1981; or2 covered spaces for each unit constructed afterFebruary 1981.1Bedroom and Studio Apartment2Bedroom Apartment3Bedroom ApartmentApartment Guest ParkingSenior Rental Housing (in SD Zone)1.5 spaces/unit, of which 1.25 spaces are covered,plus guest parking (as described below).1.75 spaces/unit, of which 1.25 are covered, plusguest parking (as described below).2 spaces/unit, of which 1.5 are enclosed, plusguest parking (as described below).In addition to the parking requirements forapartments described above, the following amountof guest parking will be required:010 units: No spaces1130 units: 1/4 spaces/unit3160 units: 1/5 spaces/unit61 units and over: 1/6 spaces/unit0.75 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/10units.Source: San Jacinto Zoning Ordinance, 2002.* For new residential development with a sphere of compatibility, threecar garages will need to beprovided at approximately 50 percent of the ratio as existing homes within the sphere ofcompatibility.Provisions for a Variety of HousingHousing Element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be madeavailable through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage thedevelopment of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including mobile homes,congregate care facilities, senior housing, emergency shelters, and transitional housing.Table 24 summarizes the various housing types that are permitted within San Jacinto’sprimary residential zone districts.San Jacinto General Plan A32 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 23Permitted Housing UsesHousing Types Permitted A RAAB R1 R2 R3 RT RP DR SDResidential UsesSingle Family Dwelling P P P P P P P* Two Family Dwellings P P P P* MultiFamily Dwelling (7 residents) C C Convalescent Home C C Senior Citizen CongregateCare (>=7 residents) C C Other Residential UsesGroup Housing Dorm,Frat & Sorority C P C Transitional Housing Emergency Shelter Farmworker Housing (

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT‣ The floor area of the second unit does not exceed 30 percent of the area of theprincipal dwelling unit, with a minimum size of 300 square feet and a maximum sizeof 1,200 square feet;‣ The second unit is not eligible to be sold as a separate unit;‣ All new construction complies with the last adopted building code; and Fire flows tothe lot are a minimum of 1.500 gallons per minute.The City will revise the Zoning Ordinance to comply with AB1866, which requires secondunits to be permitted by right. The City will have the authority to specify the developmentstandards for certain parameters, but the City will not require a conditional use permit.Mobilehomes: Mobilehome subdivision and parks provide an important affordable housingsource for residents of San Jacinto, with mobilehomes comprising 27 percent of thehousing stock in 2000. The Zoning Ordinance allows mobilehome parks and subdivisionby right in the A, R1, R2 and R3 zones, and with a conditional use permit in the RT and RP zones.Congregate Care/Community Care: Congregate care and large community care (morethan seven residents) facilities are conditionally allowed in the R3 and RP zones.Community care facilities with 6 or fewer residents are permitted by law in those zones thatallow singlefamily residential units. As discussed in the Housing Element, the ZoningOrdinance will be updated to include these as allowable uses.Emergency Shelters/Transitional Housing: Emergency shelters and transitional housing arenot currently identified as a permitted use in the San Jacinto Zoning Code. As discussed inthe Housing Element, the City will revise its Zoning Ordinance to allow, as a conditionaluse, emergency shelters and transitional housing in the Heavy Commercial LimitedIndustrial Zone, Industrial Park Manufacturing and Light Manufacturing Zones.Farmworker Housing: Farmworker housing is not currently a designated allowable use forany zoning category. However, State law requires that employee housing for 12 or feweremployees is considered an agricultural use. As a result, the City will update the ZoningOrdinance to include as an allowable use in the A and RAAB zones, employee housing forup to 12 employees.Development and Planning FeesThe cost of development is a constraint to the implementation of affordable housingprojects. Typically, the cost of developing raw land is significantly increased by the variousregulations and fees local governments impose on developers.San Jacinto charges various fees and assessments to cover the cost of processing permitsand providing certain services and utilities. Table 25 depicts the City’s development feesfor residential development, while Table 26 summaries the City’s planning fee requirementsSan Jacinto General Plan A34 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTfor residential development. The City derives its building permit fees based on buildingvaluation and fee data established by International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).Comparing the cost of one jurisdiction’s development and planning fees to another isdifficult since each jurisdiction calculates and applies its fee schedule in its own unique way.No recent studies available to the general public have been completed in Riverside Countyto compare the fees changed by various jurisdictions that include San Jacinto.Development impact and permit processing fees are necessary for the City to recoup costsof services and facilities. The City will include reduced, waived, or partially paid fees as apossible incentive associated with applications for density bonuses.Table 24Development Fee ScheduleCity of San JacintoType of Development Fee FeePublic Buildings$65/acreRegional Transportation$820/acreLocal Transportation$500/acreFlood Control Improvements Area $5,990/acre1Flood Control Improvements Area $4,975/acre2Traffic Signalization SF units $150/unitTraffic Signalization MF Units $100/unitTraffic Signalization Subdivision $2,700/acreCarpool Mitigation$90/unitWater Capital Improvement $250/unitCity Sewer Fee$200/unitPublic Safety Structures$50/unitPublic Safety Equipment$10/unitPark Fee SF Detached$525.24/unitPark Fee SF Attached$314.46/unitPark Fee 24 units$460.62/unitPark Fee 5+ units$402.48/unitPark Fee MobilehomesFire Station Mitigation Fee$290.52/unit$577/unit$527/unit for Rancho S.J.Note: The Eastern Municipal Water DistrictTreatment Plan, San JacintoUnified School District, and Hemet Unified School District also collectfees from new residential development.Source: City of San Jacinto, 2001.San Jacinto General Plan A35 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 25Planning Fee ScheduleCity of San JacintoProject TypeFeePlanning and ZoningAdvanced Planning Fee$150/residential unitAmended Specific Plan $1,250Amended Development Plan $500Building Fee ($1500 valuation) $23.50Building FeeRanges from $23.50 (forbuilding valued at up to $500)to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 perfractional increase of value(for buildings valued at$1,000,001 or more).Building Permit Surcharge 1% of Total Permit Fee ($1min and $50 max)Change of Zone $3,500Comprehensive Specific Plan $4,000Conceptual Specific Plan $6,000Conditional Use Permit $3,000Current Planning FeeDevelopment Agreement $5,000General Plan Amendment $4,000Site Plans 5,000 sf $750Temporary Use Permit $4,000Variance $750SubdivisionsAmended Tract Map $1,000Final Parcel Map $1,200Final Tract Map $2,500Lot Line Adjustment $200Phasing Plans $250Planned Unit Development $2,000Revised Map $250Subdivision Agreement $500Tentative Parcel Map $3,000Tentative Tract Map $4,000Vesting Tentative Tract Map $5,000Miscellaneous FeesAppeal $750Environmental Impact Report$50/residential unitCost of preparation plusgreater of $7,500 or 25%Environmental Assessment $500• Additional professional consulting fees may be charged equaling theconsulting costs plus 15%.• Source: City of San Jacinto, 2001.San Jacinto General Plan A36 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTBuilding Codes and EnforcementSan Jacinto has adopted the California Building Code and has not made any additionalmodifications. The California Building Code is considered to be the minimum necessary toprotect the public health, safety, and welfare. The City is responsible for enforcement ofthe code.Local Processing and PermittingThe City of San Jacinto can encourage the ongoing construction, maintenance, andimprovement of housing by decreasing, to the extent possible, the time and uncertaintyinvolved in gaining approvals for various development permits. This section outlines thegeneral development permit procedures in San Jacinto.State law requires that all communities work toward improving the efficiency of theirbuilding permit and review processes by providing “onestop” processing, therebyeliminating the unnecessary duplication of effort. Moreover, Assembly Bill 884 (passed in1978) helped reduce governmental delays by 1) limiting processing time in most cases toone year, and 2) by requiring agencies to specify the information needed to complete anacceptable application. The following summarizes the approximate time frame and reviewprocedure for singlefamily and multifamily projects.Single family residential units on legally established lots, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexesare all permitted by right in their respective zoning classifications. As such, there is noprotracted entitlement application process required prior to the building permit applicationfor such units. In most cases, grading plans and complete construction drawings arerequired to be submitted with the building permit application. Presently, the buildingpermit application and plan check process takes approximately six weeks.For larger multifamily projects, a conditional use permit must first be obtained prior to thesubmittal of a building permit application. The process for conditional use permits involvesa public hearing before the Planning Commission. All Planning Commission actions onconditional use permits are subject to City Council ratification. It takes approximately 90days to process a conditional use permit. Upon City Council ratification of the ConditionalUse Permit, building permits can be obtained as outlined for units on legally established lotsabove.For single family residential developments where individual lots have not been created, asubdivision map must first be processed. All tentative subdivision maps require a publichearing before the Planning Commission. It takes approximately 90 days to process atentative subdivision map. After the tentative subdivision map has been approved, butprior to the City Council approval of the final subdivision map, a residential developmentplan must be processed and approved by the Planning Commission. The residentialdevelopment plan involves a public hearing before the Planning Commission and includes adetailed site plan for each lot, building floor plans and elevations for each proposed modelSan Jacinto General Plan A37 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTto be built, typical front yard landscaping plans, fence and wall plans, and parkwaylandscaping plans. It takes approximately 45 days to process a residential developmentplan. Upon the approval of the residential development plan, the final subdivision map canbe scheduled for City Council approval. It takes approximately 60 days to process a finalsubdivision map. Upon the approval of the final subdivision map by the City Council,building permits can be obtained as outlined for units on legally established lots above.The City will include expedited permit processing as a possible incentive possible incentiveassociated with applications for density bonuses.Reasonable Accommodations for Housing for Persons with DisabilitiesAs part of the Housing Element update, the City conducted a comprehensive review of itsdevelopment ordinances and planning policies for their potential to affect persons withdisabilities. The results of this review are discussed below.Community care facilities include facilities licensed by the State that provide 24hour nonmedicalcare to persons in need, emergency shelters, home finding agencies, or residentialservice facilities for homeless, disabled, infirmed, or mentally challenged adults and children.San Jacinto conditionally permits community care facilities serving more than six personsand licensed by the State within the R3 and RP zones. The Zoning Ordinance will berevised to permit state licensed community care facilities serving six or fewer persons as asingle family use in accordance with State law.Building procedures within the City are also required to conform to the California BuildingCode, as adopted in the City's Municipal Code. Standards within the Code includeprovisions to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.Reasonable accommodation refers to the need for the disabled and special needs residentsto alter their homes to allow for mobility and use. Persons or their representatives withdisabilities may request reasonable accommodations. However, the City has no formalprocedure for processing requests for reasonable accommodation for persons withdisabilities and special housing needs. To address this constraint and comply with Statelaw, the City will adopt a formal reasonable accommodation procedure.State Tax Policies and RegulationsArticle 34 of the California ConstitutionArticle 34 requires that low rent housing projects developed, constructed, or acquired inany manner by any State or public agency, including cities, receive voter approval throughthe referendum process. The residents of San Jacinto have not passed a referendum toallow San Jacinto to be directly involved in the development, construction, and acquisitionof affordable housing.San Jacinto General Plan A38 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTWhile California Health and Safety Code further clarifies the scope and applicability ofArticle 34 to exclude housing projects that have deedrestriction on less than 49 percent ofthe units or rehabilitation/reconstruction of housing projects that are currently deedrestrictedor occupied by lower income persons, Article 34 still constitutes an obstacle forlocal governments to be directly involved in production of longterm affordable housing.Environmental ProtectionState regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g.subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs resulting from fees charged by local governmentand private consultants needed to complete the environmental analysis, and from delayscaused by the mandated public review periods, are also added to the cost of housing andpassed on to the consumer. However, the presence of these regulations helps preserve theenvironment and ensure environmental safety to San Jacinto’s residents.Infrastructure ConstraintsAnother factor adding to the cost of new construction is the cost of providing adequateinfrastructure (major and local streets; curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; water and sewer lines;and street lighting) which is required to be built or installed in new development. In mostcases, these improvements are dedicated to the City, which is then responsible for theirmaintenance. The cost of these facilities is borne by developers, and is added to the cost ofnew housing units, and is eventually passed on to the homebuyer or property owner.The City of San Jacinto provides water service to the urbanized portion of the community,while Lake Hemet Municipal Water District provides water to a small portion of the city atits southeastern boundary. Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) provides waterservice to the vast majority of the identified residential vacant sites and sewer servicethroughout San Jacinto.According to projections provided by EMWD, more than 20,000 new residences areexpected to be built in the “East Valley”area between 2005 and 2010. The East Valleyincludes the cities of Jan Jacinto, Hemet and surrounding areas. EMWD has planned foradditional water supplies needed to meet new water demand from these homes and hassized sewer treatment facilities and planned facility expansions as needed to meetwastewater treatment demands generated by this new growth. 3 Trunk water and sewerlines are or will be in place to serve higher density vacant parcels identified in the VacantSites Inventory (Appendix 2) as tracts each identified site is located within ½ mile of parcelscurrently under construction and within ¼ mile of parcels for which the City has approvedtentative maps.3 Electronic communication from Elizabeth Lovested, Facilities Planner/Engineer, EMWD, 8/10/05.San Jacinto General Plan A39 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTEnvironmental ConstraintsSan Jacinto is impacted by various environmental hazards that include active fault lines,liquefaction, steep slopes, and flooding. These natural hazards form environmentalconstraints to residential development by threatening the public safety. To protect thehealth, safety, and welfare of residents in San Jacinto, the City has adopted regulations thatlimit development within areas of high risk, and/or require design standards that canwithstand natural hazards. For example, the City has adopted a Hillside DevelopmentOrdinance and a Flood Plain Management Ordinance, as described below.Hillside Development Ordinance: The purpose of the Hillside Development Ordinance isto encourage the orderly residential development of hillside areas by relating the numberand distribution of dwelling units and other buildings to the topography of the hillside. Thegoal of the ordinance is to minimize the visual impact of grading in hillside areas as well asminimize the potential danger to life and property due to the hazards of fire, flood, soilerosion, seepage, and destruction of natural topography and plant material.To achieve the goal of the ordinance, specific development standards for residentialdevelopment are included. For example, the minimum lot size is affected by the slope ofthe property, as follows:Minimum Lot Size Grade of Slope7,200 sf net 015%10,000 sf net 1530%20,000 sf gross 3140%40,000 sf gross Greater than 40%Although development capacity of some single family residential sites identified in theVacant Sites Inventory (Appendix 2) may be limited by the Hillside DevelopmentOrdinance, these sites are adequate for above moderate income units and adequate sitesfor this income group are identified. The Hillside Development Ordinance does not affectany sites identified for lower or moderate income households (Appendix 2).Floodplain Management Ordinance: The purpose of the Floodplain ManagementOrdinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimizepublic and private losses due to flood conditions in areas subject to flooding, mudflows, orfloodrelated erosion. The Ordinance contains development regulations for residential andnonresidential development within these high risk areas, as determined by the FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA), to allow minimize the potential impact offlooding to new development projects. The Floodplain Management Ordinance does notaffect any sites identified for lower or moderate income households (Appendix 2).San Jacinto General Plan A40 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTHOUSING RESOURCESSites for Housing DevelopmentVacant SitesAn important component of the San Jacinto Housing Element is the identification of sitesfor future housing development, and evaluation of the adequacy of this site inventory inaccommodating the City’s share of regional housing growth as determined by the WesternRiverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).As part of this Housing Element update, a parcelbyparcel vacant residential site analysiswas completed based on the City’s geographic information system (GIS) that was recentlyupdated as part of the General Plan update. Table 26 quantifies the number and type ofhousing units that could be accommodated on the City’s vacant residential land. Anassumption of the average development that may occur is used to estimate futuredevelopment since land rarely is developed at the maximum allowed due to developmentconstraints. Figure 3 depicts the City’s vacant sites inventory and a detailed list of parcels iscontained in Appendix 2 to this Housing Element Technical Report.Table 26San Jacinto Development PotentialGeneral PlanResidentialDesignationMaximumDensity(du/acre)AverageDensity 1(du/acre)Total VacantAcreage 2TotalPotentialUnitsEstate 0.5 0.4 457.9 183Rural 2.0 1.5 209.4 314Low Density 2.15.0 4 3,670.8 14,683Medium Density 5.110.0 6 1,499.5 8,996.89High Density 10.114.0 11 69.9 769Very High 18.122.0 20 91.6 1,831DensityTotal 5,999.0 26,7771 Average density is used for projection purposes only; it does not limit the actuallevel of development allowed.2 Vacant acreage represents net acreage to account for open space and right ofway dedication.Overall, the vacant site inventory yields an estimated capacity of 26,777 units as ofDecember 2005. The abundance of less expensive land in Riverside County has allowedfor the development of housing that sells for less than housing in Orange, Los Angeles, andSan Diego Counties. In addition, with the acceptance of mobilehome parks in San Jacinto,lower cost, forsale units will be available at a lower density than typically occurs in othersouthern California communities.San Jacinto General Plan A41 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTResidential Development Potential Compared with San Jacinto’s Regional Housing NeedsThe WRCOG has adopted a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for its membercities. For San Jacinto, WRCOG has established the City’s share of regional housing needsas 5,339 additional units for the period of January 1, 1998 to June 30, 2005; however, theplanning period was recently extended to June 30, 2008. Table 27 shows the breakdownof these 5,339 dwelling units into income categories.Housing units constructed and issued certificates of occupancy since January 1, 1998 canalso be counted toward fulfilling the RHNA for this Housing Element cycle. According toCity records, a total of 1,464 new singlefamily and 52 multifamily units were constructedfrom January 1, 1998 through December 31, 2003.Income GroupTable 27Regional Housing Growth Need by Income GroupHousing UnitsTotal RHNAConstructed RHNA(1/1/98(1/1/1998 Remaining6/30/2005)12/31/2003) 1Site InventoryFeasible UnitsCapacity 2Very Low Income 1,379 0 1,379 1,831Low Income 898 904 0 0Moderate Income 1,267 600 667 769Upper Income 1,795 6 1,789 24,177Total 5,339 1,510 3,835 26,777Source: WRCOG, June 2000; City of San Jacinto, April 2005.1 Refer to Appendix 1 of this Technical Report for methodology used to determine this column.2 Refer to Table 26.Approximately 904 housing units constructed in San Jacinto from 1998 through 2003 weresold at prices affordable to low income households, while 600 units constructed during thistime period were sold at prices affordable to moderate income households (Appendix A).Only six newly constructed units were sold at prices not affordable to low or moderateincome households. These units have been credited against San Jacinto’s RHNA.Lower IncomeThrough the General Plan Update process, San Jacinto identified 91.6 acres of land thatwas suitable for development at a minimum of 20 units per acre. The Very High DensityResidential (VHDR) category was created to permit 18 to 22 units per acre toaccommodate the City’s RHNA for lower income households.P&D contacted affordable housing developers and neighboring jurisdictions to obtaininformation on recently constructed affordable housing projects to demonstrate that 20units per acre is a feasible density to facilitate development of housing affordable to lowand very low income households in San Jacinto.San Jacinto General Plan A42 January 2006

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HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTFinancial Resources The City is currently working with Palm Desert Development toprovide 70100 units of lower income housing on one of two possible sites, oneapproximately 5.0 acres and the other approximately 3.5 acres. The project’s density willrange from 14 to 28 units per acre depending on the site chosen and the density bonusgranted. The City’s Redevelopment Agency acquired the 5.0 acre site in 1999 for thepurposes of developing affordable housing, but the 3.5 acre site is closer to services andwould qualify for 9% tax credits. The 3.5acre site is being evaluated for a possibleRedevelopment Agency acquisition.In the adjacent City of Hemet, two projects are underway that are subsidized through acombination of programs including, HUD Section 811 and 202, CHFA, Prop. 46, andHemet Housing Authority programs. One project will have 18 units on slightly less thanoneacre yielding 20 dua, while another project will have 75 units on 4 acres with a citrusgrove, yielding 19 dua.The City of Moreno Valley is partnering with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition(CVHC) to produce 40 units of lower income housing (4060 percent AMI) on 3.5 acres,yielding 11.4 dua. The Casitas de Valle project, to be completed in 2006, receivedassistance from the City of Moreno Valley, CalHFA, CDLAC, and HCD.Very Low IncomeThe City’s newly designated Very High Density Residential (VHDR) vacant sites could yieldup to 1,831 very low income units, exceeding the RHNA for the very low income category.Low IncomeThe City’s remaining RHNA for low income units is 0.Moderate IncomeBased on the Housing Element analysis of San Jacinto’s ownership housing market, it canbe assumed that new units constructed on vacant land with High Density Residential (HDR)land use designation will be offered at prices that are affordable to moderate incomehouseholds. The City’s approximately 70 acres of vacant HDR land could yield 769 units,exceeding the RHNA for the moderate income category.Above Moderate IncomeAll new units constructed on vacant land at a density of less than 10 units per acre areassumed to be affordable to upper income households. The City has over 5,000 acres ofland with lower density residential designations. These parcels could yield over 20,000new single family homes.ConclusionSan Jacinto’s vacant sites are adequate to meet the remaining RHNA for all income groups.These sites are or will be served with adequate infrastructure within the planning period asindicated in the Infrastructure Constraints analysis above. Appendix 2 includes a list ofparcels identified for the vacant sites inventory.San Jacinto General Plan A45 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTRedevelopment SetAside FundState Community Redevelopment Law (CRL) provides the mechanism whereby cities andcounties within the state can, through adoption of an ordinance, establish a redevelopmentagency. The Agency’s primary purpose is to provide the legal and financial mechanismnecessary to address blighting conditions in the community through the formation of aredevelopment project area(s). Of the various means permitted under CRL for financingredevelopment implementation, the most useful of these provisions is tax incrementfinancing. This technique allows the assessed property valuation within the redevelopmentproject area to be frozen at its current assessed level when the redevelopment plan isadopted. As the property in the project area is improved or resold, the tax incrementrevenue generated from valuation increases above the frozen value is redistributed to theredevelopment agency to finance other redevelopment projects.CRL also requires the redevelopment agency to address housing issues for low andmoderate income residents in the following ways:• expend 20 percent of the tax increment revenue to increase and improve the supplyof low and moderate income housing;• replace low and moderate income housing which is destroyed as a result of aredevelopment project (replacement housing obligation); and• ensure that a portion of all housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated in aredevelopment project area be affordable to low and moderate income households(inclusionary obligation).The original 1,140acre San Jacinto and 465acre Soboba Springs Redevelopment Projectswere adopted by the City Council in 1983. The San Jacinto Redevelopment Project areawas amended in April 1996 to include an additional 2,253 acres, encompassing a total of3,393 acres in 27 sub areas throughout the City.Pursuant to State law, the San Jacinto Redevelopment Agency has established aRedevelopment Housing Fund by setting aside 20 percent of the tax increment revenuefrom both the San Jacinto and Soboba Springs Redevelopment Projects. The Agencyanticipates an annual deposit of approximately $380,000 to $440,000 in tax increment intothe Housing Fund over a fiveyear period, for a total deposit of approximately $2,052,600for housing programs. Since setaside funds are a function of property tax revenues, theamount of future deposits will depend on factors such as market conditions and the timingof new taxable development.CRL sets forth a variety of options for localities to expend their housing funds, including:• Land disposition and writedowns;San Jacinto General Plan A46 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT• Site improvements;• Loans;• Issuance of bonds;• Land and building acquisition by Agency;• Direct housing construction;• Housing rehabilitation;• Rent subsidies;• Predevelopment funds; and• Administrative costs for nonprofit housing corporations.The specific uses of the setaside funds are described in the Housing Element.Section 8The Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher program is the federal government's majorprogram for assisting very lowincome families, the elderly, and the disabled to rent decent,safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since the rental assistance is provided onbehalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find and lease privately ownedhousing, including singlefamily homes, townhouses and apartments from landlords whoaccept vouchers.The Housing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO) coordinates and administersSection 8 rental assistance on behalf of the City of San Jacinto. According to HARIVCO,approximately 296 households received Section 8 assistance in San Jacinto in August 2005.Of these 296 households, 124 were seniors (42 percent) and 113 had a disability (38percent). Table 30 shows the breakdown of tenants receiving Section 8 assistance in SanJacinto as well as those on the waiting list by type (senior and disabled).Table 28Section 8 Tenants and Waiting List by Senior/DisabledTypeNumber Number on%Assisted Waiting List%Not elderly and notdisabled97 33% 845 63%Not elderly and isdisabled75 25% 338 25%Is elderly but notdisabled86 29% 100 7%Is elderly and isdisabled38 13% 69 5%Total 296 100% 1,352 100%Source: HARIVCO, August 2005.San Jacinto General Plan A47 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) ProgramSan Jacinto receives its CDBG funding through the County of Riverside. Based on itspopulation, the City is eligible to receive approximately $200,000 annually from theCounty. The City has, in the past, used the majority of the CDBG funds for water andsidewalk improvement projects. No CDBG funds have been used for housing at this timeas the allocation is too minor to be used effectively for housing programs.Housing DevelopersThe following are housing providers that have been involved with development ofaffordable housing in the San Jacinto region and may be interested in developing and/orpreserving affordable housing in San Jacinto:• Coachella Valley Housing Coalition45701 Monroe Street, Suite GIndio, CA 92201(760) 3473157• Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley27475 Ynez Road, PMB 390Temecula, CA 92591(909) 6930507• Jamboree Housing Corporation2081 Business Center Drive, Suite 216Irvine, CA 92612(949) 2638676• Affirmed Housing200 East Washington Avenue, Suite 208Escondido, CA 92025(619) 7388401• The Olson Company30200 Old Ranch Pkwy, #250Seal Beach, CA 90740(562) 5964770• Southern California Housing Development Corporation8265 Aspen Street, Suite 100Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730(909) 4810172San Jacinto General Plan A48 January 2006

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAppendix 1

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTMethodology Income Distribution of Units Built Since January 1, 1998Based on the number of residential building permits issued by the City from January 1,1998 to December 31, 2003, 1,510 residential dwelling units have been constructed in SanJacinto and can be credited to the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Thedifficulty arises in determining which income group the units can be credited to. Thepurpose of this Appendix to the Housing Element Technical Appendix is to explain theprocess and methodology used by Cotton/Bridges/Associates to determine this distributionas displayed in Table 29, Regional Housing Growth Need by Income Group found in theTechnical Report.Although 52 of the 1,510 units constructed from 1998 to 2003 were multifamily, with thebalance consisting of single family residential units, this analysis assumes no difference inthe affordability of these units based on type. The DataQuick real estate database wasqueried for single family units built and sold in the same year from 1998 through 2003.DataQuick retrieved 685 records, 62 of which did not have sales price information and 10that represented partial sales, leaving 613 viable records for analysis (40.1 percent of unitsconstructed during this time period). The database contained no records for units built andsold in 2004.Having assorted the DataQuick raw data by year and bedroom size,Cotton/Bridges/Associates developed an affordability matrix based on the Housing andCommunity Development (HCD) Income Limits for each year since 1998. Assumptionsused in the Matrix include:• A twobedroom unit is adequate for a four person household, a threebedroom unitis adequate for a five person household, a fourbedroom unit is adequate for a sixperson household, and fiveplusbedroom units are adequate for seven personhouseholds.• Maximum affordable home prices assume a 30year mortgage and a fixed 7.75percent APR.For the years 19982003, the maximum affordable home prices by household size werecompared with the DataQuick raw data (see Tables 1 through 6). The proportion of unitsbuilt in each of the analyzed years (as recorded by DataQuick) that were sold at pricesaffordable to each income group was applied to the actual number of units constructed inthe City for that year (as reported by the City of San Jacinto), yielding credits to be appliedto the City’s RHNA.

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 11998 Credits (1998)Very Low #Persons Income PaymentHomePrice# UnitsAffordable% of DQAffordable Very Low 02BR 4 $23,250 $581 $83,129 0 Low 1543BR 5 $25,100 $628 $89,744 0 Moderate 54BR 6 $26,950 $674 $96,358 0 Above 05+BR 7 $28,850 $721 $103,151 0 Units built in 1998 159Total 0 0.0%Low2BR 4 $37,200 $930 $133,006 53BR 5 $40,150 $1,004 $143,554 94BR 6 $43,150 $1,079 $154,280 95+BR 7 $46,150 $1,154 $165,007 8Total 31 96.9%Moderate2BR 4 $55,800 $1,395 $199,510 13BR 5 $60,250 $1,506 $215,420 04BR 6 $64,750 $1,619 $231,510 05+BR 7 $69,200 $1,730 $247,420 0Total 1 3.1%Above2BR 4 03BR 5 04BR 6 05+BR 7 0Total 0 0.0%



HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 42001 Credits (2001)#Home # Units % of DQVery Low Persons Income Payment Price Affordable Affordable Very Low 02BR 4 $24,950 $624 $89,207 0 Low 1913BR 5 $26,950 $674 $96,358 0 Moderate 384BR 6 $28,950 $724 $103,509 0 Above 05+BR 7 $30,950 $774 $110,660 0 Units built in 2001 229Total 0 0.0%Low2BR 4 $39,900 $998 $142,660 133BR 5 $43,100 $1,078 $154,101 434BR 6 $46,300 $1,158 $165,543 455+BR 7 $49,500 $1,238 $176,984 3Total 104 83.2%Moderate2BR 4 $59,900 $1,498 $214,169 23BR 5 $64,700 $1,618 $231,331 04BR 6 $69,500 $1,738 $248,493 175+BR 7 $74,300 $1,858 $265,655 2Total 21 16.8%Above2BR 03BR 04BR 05+BR 0Total 0 0.0%

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 52002 Credits (2002)#Home # Units % of DQVery Low Persons Income Payment Price Affordable Affordable Very Low 02BR 4 $25,150 $629 $89,922 0 Low 623BR 5 $27,150 $679 $97,073 0 Moderate 1034BR 6 $29,150 $729 $104,224 0 Above 05+BR 7 $31,200 $780 $111,554 0 Units built in 2002 165Total 0 0.0%Low2BR 4 $40,250 $1,006 $143,912 13BR 5 $43,450 $1,086 $155,353 264BR 6 $46,700 $1,168 $166,973 285+BR 7 $49,900 $1,248 $178,415 2Total 57 37.7%Moderate2BR 4 $60,350 $1,509 $215,778 53BR 5 $65,200 $1,630 $233,119 214BR 6 $70,000 $1,750 $250,281 515+BR 7 $74,850 $1,871 $267,623 17Total 94 62.3%Above2BR 03BR 04BR 05+BR 0Total 0 0.0%

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 62003 Credits (2003)#Home # Units % of DQVery Low Persons Income Payment Price Affordable Affordable Very Low 02BR 4 $25,500 $638 $91,174 0 Low 413BR 5 $27,550 $689 $98,503 0 Moderate 4074BR 6 $29,600 $740 $105,833 0 Above 65+BR 7 $31,600 $790 $112,984 0 Units built in 2003 454Total 0 0.0%Low2BR 4 $40,800 $1,020 $145,878 03BR 5 $44,050 $1,101 $157,498 34BR 6 $47,350 $1,184 $169,297 45+BR 7 $50,600 $1,265 $180,917 0Total 7 9.0%Moderate2BR 4 $61,200 $1,530 $218,817 33BR 5 $66,100 $1,653 $236,337 144BR 6 $71,000 $1,775 $253,856 325+BR 7 $75,900 $1,898 $271,376 21Total 70 89.7%Above2BR 03BR 04BR 05+BR 1Total 1 1.3%

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTTable 7 displays credits for units built in San Jacinto from January 1, 1998 to May 31, 2003by income group. These credits were compared to San Jacinto’s 20002005 RHNA to yielda remaining need by income group.Table 7IncomeGroup1998Credits1999Credits2000Credits2001Credits2002Credits2003CreditsTotalCreditsRHNA200005RemainingNeedRemainingNeed(Carry)Very Low 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,379 1,379 1,379Low 154 338 118 191 62 41 904 898 6 0Moderate 5 11 36 38 103 407 600 1,267 667 661Upper 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 1,795 1,795 1,795All 159 349 154 229 165 454 1,510 5,339 3,835 3,835Financing AvailabilityUnder the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required todisclose information on the disposition of loan applications and the income, gender, andrace of loan applicants. For the years 1999 through 2002, a total of 3,494 householdsapplied for mortgage loans to purchase homes in San Jacinto. This includes conventionalloans, as well as FHAinsured, VA guaranteed, and FmHAinsured loans. As shown in Table8, 66.2 percent of mortgage applications were originated (approved by lenders andaccepted by applicants) and 14.3 percent were denied, with the remaining 19.4 percent ofthe applications withdrawn, closed for incompleteness, or not accepted by the applicants.The loan origination rate for low income households from 19922002 (63.4 percent) wasroughly comparable to the origination rate for upper income households during this period(67.6 percent). Income households (was are lower than rates for all other income groups,With origination rates ranging from 55 to 69 percent for all income groups, this data showshome purchase loans are generally available to all income groups in San Jacinto.Applicant Income19992002 Home Purchase Loans (Cumulative Totals)Originated Denied OthersTotal Applications # % # % # %Very Low Income (050% MFI) 292 163 55.8% 81 27.8% 48 16.4%Low Income (5180% MFI) 879 558 63.4% 149 17.0% 172 19.6%Moderate Income (81120% MFI) 1,287 893 69.4% 151 11.8% 242 18.8%Upper Income (>120% MFI) 1,036 699 67.6% 120 11.6% 216 20.8%Total 3,494 2,313 66.2% 501 14.3% 678 19.4%Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), 19992002.

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAppendix 2

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsAffordabilityVHDR 91.55 20 dua 1830.97 Very Low430190017 A Vacant 5.962540 20 dua 119.250800 Very Low431110007 R2 Vacant 19.216380 20 dua 384.327600 Very Low431200010* R1 15,000 Vacant 0.391812 20 dua 7.836240 Very Low431200012* R1 Vacant 4.583130 20 dua 91.662600 Very Low431200016 R2 Vacant 18.296100 20 dua 365.922000 Very Low431200018 R1 15,000 Vacant 8.751638 20 dua 175.032760 Very Low433300033 SD Vacant 4.821170 20 dua 96.423400 Very Low435180091 RT Vacant 6.026910 20 dua 120.538200 Very Low437260006 R1 Vacant 0.202978 20 dua 4.059560 Very Low437260007 RT Vacant 4.262380 20 dua 85.247600 Very Low437260008 RT Vacant 1.865640 20 dua 37.312800 Very Low439110058 R3 Vacant 3.326490 20 dua 66.529800 Very Low439120011 R3 Vacant 2.526000 20 dua 50.520000 Very Low439120022 (blank) Vacant 2.346240 20 dua 46.924800 Very Low439130001 R3 Vacant 8.969230 20 dua 179.384600 Very LowHDR 69.88 11dua 768.67 Moderate431020003 R1 Vacant 22.897100 11dua 251.868100 Moderate431020020* R1 Vacant 27.422161 11dua 301.643767 Moderate434060029 School Vacant 4.865190 11dua 53.517090 Moderate434321001 RT Vacant 0.181775 11dua 1.999525 Moderate434353023 R3 Vacant 1.868150 11dua 20.549650 Moderate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsAffordability435180052 M1 Vacant 0.872845 11dua 9.601295 Moderate437041007 R2 Vacant 0.108703 11dua 1.195733 Moderate437041012 R2 Vacant 0.113993 11dua 1.253923 Moderate437041018 R2 Vacant 0.166173 11dua 1.827903 Moderate437041019 R2 Vacant 0.134960 11dua 1.484560 Moderate437055005 C2 Vacant 0.196749 11dua 2.164239 Moderate437055006 C2 Vacant 0.216149 11dua 2.377639 Moderate437240018 R3 Vacant 1.183560 11dua 13.019160 Moderate437240023 R3 Vacant 0.356348 11dua 3.919828 Moderate437240024 R3 Vacant 0.365270 11dua 4.017970 Moderate439070022 R3 Vacant 4.583210 11dua 50.415310 Moderate439120004 R3 Vacant 4.329060 11dua 47.619660 Moderate(blank) (blank) Vacant 0.017972 11dua 0.197687 ModerateMDR 1499.48 6 dua 8996.89AboveModerate425200010* R1 Vacant 19.113200 6 dua 114.679200AboveModerate425200025* R2 Vacant 62.114780 6 dua 372.688680AboveModerate425220011* R1 Vacant 27.926000 6 dua 167.556000AboveModerate430130047 SP 191 Vacant 2.062923 6 dua 12.377538AboveModerate430190013 A Vacant 2.429150 6 dua 14.574900AboveModerate430190016 A Vacant 3.905740 6 dua 23.434440AboveModerate431020004 R2 Vacant 99.288100 6 dua 595.728600AboveModerateAbove431020005 (blank) Vacant 143.320800 6 dua 859.924800 Moderate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431020006* R1 Vacant 95.380500 6 dua 572.283000431020007 C2 Vacant 38.628000 6 dua 231.768000431020008 SP 191 Vacant 43.614800 6 dua 261.688800431020009 SP 191 Vacant 106.692500 6 dua 640.155000431020013* (blank) Vacant 46.583560 6 dua 279.501360431020014 (blank) Vacant 0.009183 6 dua 0.055098431030017 SP 191 Vacant 19.391534 6 dua 116.349204431030018 SP 191 Vacant 19.391680 6 dua 116.350080431030019 SP 191 Vacant 17.776800 6 dua 106.660800431040027* (blank) Vacant 7.512060 6 dua 45.072360431040050 (blank) Vacant 12.595300 6 dua 75.571800431040051 (blank) Vacant 13.411400 6 dua 80.468400431100001 A Vacant 10.484500 6 dua 62.907000431100002 A Vacant 23.134700 6 dua 138.808200431100009* R1 Vacant 19.129640 6 dua 114.777840431100022 A Vacant 1.954850 6 dua 11.729100431100023* A Vacant 9.753230 6 dua 58.519380431100024* A Vacant 7.683230 6 dua 46.099380431100026* R1 Vacant 8.458060 6 dua 50.748360431100027* R1 Vacant 6.910640 6 dua 41.463840431110005 R2 Vacant 19.568300 6 dua 117.409800431110006 R2 Vacant 18.975280 6 dua 113.851680AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431110008 (blank) Vacant 19.313702 6 dua 115.882212431110009 R2 Vacant 19.247300 6 dua 115.483800431110010 R2 Vacant 19.398232 6 dua 116.389392431110011 R2 Vacant 20.000059 6 dua 120.000354431110012 R2 Vacant 21.670480 6 dua 130.022880431120006* (blank) Vacant 26.366580 6 dua 158.199480431130012 R3 Vacant 19.547630 6 dua 117.285780431130025 R2 Vacant 41.519210 6 dua 249.115260431130027 C2 Vacant 18.536500 6 dua 111.219000431130029 (blank) Vacant 2.164730 6 dua 12.988380431140001 C2 Vacant 27.382900 6 dua 164.297400431200003 (blank) Vacant 57.349200 6 dua 344.095200431200004 (blank) Vacant 36.916900 6 dua 221.501400431200005 A Vacant 17.622924 6 dua 105.737544431200006 A Vacant 18.559538 6 dua 111.357225431200009 A Vacant 17.056159 6 dua 102.336956431200010* R1 15,000 Vacant 10.764591 6 dua 64.587546431200011 R1 Vacant 18.601800 6 dua 111.610800431200012* R1 Vacant 10.176300 6 dua 61.057800433150013 C1 Vacant 1.499290 6 dua 8.995740433150023 C1 Vacant 0.892968 6 dua 5.357808433150043 RT Vacant 3.450770 6 dua 20.704620AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits433150044 C1 Vacant 2.711130 6 dua 16.266780433150048 RT Vacant 2.685550 6 dua 16.113300433150050 C1 Vacant 0.554571 6 dua 3.327426433150051 C1 Vacant 0.814676 6 dua 4.888056433150053 RT Vacant 1.847630 6 dua 11.085780433150054 RT Vacant 0.653010 6 dua 3.918060433150055 RT Vacant 26.029800 6 dua 156.178800433180031 R2 Vacant 3.474080 6 dua 20.844480433180032 R2 Vacant 0.075733 6 dua 0.454398433180034 R2 Vacant 1.637620 6 dua 9.825720433190003 RT Vacant 0.474237 6 dua 2.845422433190004 RT Vacant 3.018400 6 dua 18.110400433300032 SD Vacant 1.734520 6 dua 10.407120434070033 R3 Vacant 2.244040 6 dua 13.464240434102009 C1 Vacant 1.782360 6 dua 10.694160434110014 R1 Vacant 2.745010 6 dua 16.470060434110022 C1 Vacant 1.082670 6 dua 6.496020434110023 R3 Vacant 0.990446 6 dua 5.942676434110024 R1 Vacant 4.948570 6 dua 29.691420434123008 C1 Vacant 0.254396 6 dua 1.526376434123009 C1 Vacant 0.799945 6 dua 4.799670434200006 (blank) Vacant 4.910570 6 dua 29.463420AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits434200007 R1 Vacant 5.328740 6 dua 31.972440434333019 RT Vacant 0.177043 6 dua 1.062258435240022 (blank) Vacant 0.686627 6 dua 4.119762435240023 (blank) Vacant 0.124369 6 dua 0.746214435250004 (blank) Vacant 0.385035 6 dua 2.310210435250006 (blank) Vacant 0.372649 6 dua 2.235894435250007 (blank) Vacant 3.073120 6 dua 18.438720435250008 (blank) Vacant 1.789930 6 dua 10.739580435250009 (blank) Vacant 0.338976 6 dua 2.033856435250019 (blank) Vacant 0.419252 6 dua 2.515512435250020 (blank) Vacant 0.559168 6 dua 3.355008437041016 R2 Vacant 0.104540 6 dua 0.627240437200015 C2 Vacant 0.066640 6 dua 0.399838437200019 R2 Vacant 1.328790 6 dua 7.972740437310029 C1 Vacant 14.644700 6 dua 87.868200439180015 SD Vacant 11.852500 6 dua 71.115000439190004 R1 Vacant 7.459530 6 dua 44.757180439190020 R1 Vacant 4.132260 6 dua 24.793560439190023 R1 Vacant 4.336570 6 dua 26.019420439190025 R1 Vacant 7.207830 6 dua 43.246980439200003 R1 Vacant 12.008800 6 dua 72.052800439311001 R1 Vacant 0.214764 6 dua 1.288584AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits439311002 R1 Vacant 0.202384 6 dua 1.214304439311003 R1 Vacant 0.218371 6 dua 1.310226439311004 R1 Vacant 0.252481 6 dua 1.514886439311005 R1 Vacant 0.263492 6 dua 1.580952439311006 R1 Vacant 0.238009 6 dua 1.428054439311007 R1 Vacant 0.248207 6 dua 1.489242439312001 R1 Vacant 0.163996 6 dua 0.983976439312002 R1 Vacant 0.167519 6 dua 1.005114439312003 R1 Vacant 0.157616 6 dua 0.945696439312004 R1 Vacant 0.167707 6 dua 1.006242439312005 R1 Vacant 0.162534 6 dua 0.975204439312006 R1 Vacant 0.163823 6 dua 0.982938439312007 R1 Vacant 0.167081 6 dua 1.002486439312008 R1 Vacant 0.167196 6 dua 1.003176439312009 R1 Vacant 0.164653 6 dua 0.987918439312010 R1 Vacant 0.158672 6 dua 0.952032439312011 R1 Vacant 0.162612 6 dua 0.975672439312012 R1 Vacant 0.164557 6 dua 0.987342439312013 R1 Vacant 0.195598 6 dua 1.173588439321001 R1 Vacant 0.178433 6 dua 1.070598439321002 R1 Vacant 0.175323 6 dua 1.051938439321003 R1 Vacant 0.215018 6 dua 1.290108AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits439321004 R1 Vacant 0.181785 6 dua 1.090710439321005 R1 Vacant 0.184311 6 dua 1.105866439321006 R1 Vacant 0.173237 6 dua 1.039422439321007 R1 Vacant 0.162134 6 dua 0.972804439321008 R1 Vacant 0.169491 6 dua 1.016946439321009 R1 Vacant 0.161153 6 dua 0.966918439321010 R1 Vacant 0.183420 6 dua 1.100520439321011 R1 Vacant 0.173466 6 dua 1.040796439321012 R1 Vacant 0.167932 6 dua 1.007592439321013 R1 Vacant 0.164764 6 dua 0.988584439321014 R1 Vacant 0.172309 6 dua 1.033854439321015 R1 Vacant 0.182785 6 dua 1.096710439321016 R1 Vacant 0.177822 6 dua 1.066932439321017 R1 Vacant 0.181762 6 dua 1.090572439321018 R1 Vacant 0.168595 6 dua 1.011570439321019 R1 Vacant 0.164685 6 dua 0.988110439321020 R1 Vacant 0.165868 6 dua 0.995208439321021 R1 Vacant 0.173029 6 dua 1.038174439321022 R1 Vacant 0.167655 6 dua 1.005930439321023 R1 Vacant 0.168732 6 dua 1.012392439321024 R1 Vacant 0.172047 6 dua 1.032282439321025 R1 Vacant 0.183678 6 dua 1.102068AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits439322001 R1 Vacant 0.198222 6 dua 1.189332439322002 R1 Vacant 0.171344 6 dua 1.028064439322003 R1 Vacant 0.173484 6 dua 1.040904439322004 R1 Vacant 0.206548 6 dua 1.239288439322005 R1 Vacant 0.162931 6 dua 0.977586439322006 R1 Vacant 0.166092 6 dua 0.996552439322007 R1 Vacant 0.162548 6 dua 0.975288439322008 R1 Vacant 0.164625 6 dua 0.987750439322009 R1 Vacant 0.161065 6 dua 0.966390547130043 RT Vacant 0.718621 6 dua 4.311726547130045 RT Vacant 1.408470 6 dua 8.450820547130058 C2 Vacant 10.513300 6 dua 63.079800LDR 3670.76 4dua 14683.04425100019 R1 15,000 Vacant 6.029710 4 dua 24.118840425200010* R1 Vacant 35.408640 4 dua 141.634560425200025* R2 Vacant 22.310356 4 dua 89.241424425210004 R1 15,000 Vacant 11.804500 4 dua 47.218000425210013 R1 15,000 Vacant 0.230849 4 dua 0.923396425220003 R1 15,000 Vacant 14.789100 4 dua 59.156400425220011* R1 Vacant 59.875680 4 dua 239.502720425220012 R1 Vacant 22.870100 4 dua 91.480400431020006* R1 Vacant 31.387660 4 dua 125.550640AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431020013* (blank) Vacant 31.507500 4 dua 126.030000431020015 R1 Vacant 106.155443 4 dua 424.621772431020016 R1 Vacant 5.037960 4 dua 20.151840431020018 R1 Vacant 70.631500 4 dua 282.526000431020019 R1 Vacant 72.860400 4 dua 291.441600431020020* R1 Vacant 34.487107 4 dua 137.948428431030016 SP 191 Vacant 4.562980 4 dua 18.251920431030021 A Vacant 19.327700 4 dua 77.310800431030034 SP 191 Vacant 77.998300 4 dua 311.993200431040009 A Vacant 4.742130 4 dua 18.968520431040022 C2 Vacant 4.816880 4 dua 19.267520431040023 C2 Vacant 3.027650 4 dua 12.110600431040026 (blank) Vacant 38.679900 4 dua 154.719600431040027* (blank) Vacant 6.696020 4 dua 26.784080431050001 SP 191 Vacant 6.871240 4 dua 27.484960431050002 SP 191 Vacant 84.206100 4 dua 336.824400431050005 SP 191 Vacant 5.226280 4 dua 20.905120431050014 A Vacant 12.776400 4 dua 51.105600431050016 A Vacant 4.730370 4 dua 18.921480431050017 R1 Vacant 2.198460 4 dua 8.793840431050019 R1 Vacant 3.817480 4 dua 15.269920431050020 R1 Vacant 2.342420 4 dua 9.369680AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431050021 A Vacant 0.877371 4 dua 3.509484431050023 A Vacant 4.140090 4 dua 16.560360431060007 A Vacant 6.561030 4 dua 26.244120431060008 A Vacant 6.259300 4 dua 25.037200431060009 A Vacant 6.472640 4 dua 25.890560431060010 A Vacant 0.699052 4 dua 2.796208431060012 A Vacant 0.629578 4 dua 2.518312431060013 A Vacant 1.847250 4 dua 7.389000431060014 RAAB Vacant 6.925120 4 dua 27.700480431060016 A Vacant 4.922600 4 dua 19.690400431060018 A Vacant 0.197759 4 dua 0.791036431060019 A Vacant 0.130563 4 dua 0.522252431060020 A Vacant 2.739840 4 dua 10.959360431060021 A Vacant 1.006920 4 dua 4.027680431070011 RAAB Vacant 9.888510 4 dua 39.554040431070012 RAAB Vacant 13.339100 4 dua 53.356400431070014 (blank) Vacant 22.038700 4 dua 88.154800431070017 RAAB Vacant 13.613300 4 dua 54.453200431070019 RAAB Vacant 12.303900 4 dua 49.215600431070020 RAAB Vacant 1.054630 4 dua 4.218520431080002 SP 191 Vacant 15.448000 4 dua 61.792000431080003 SP 191 Vacant 25.088400 4 dua 100.353600AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431080006 (blank) Vacant 0.463408 4 dua 1.853632431090002 R1 PUD Vacant 39.826300 4 dua 159.305200431090025 (blank) Vacant 18.238400 4 dua 72.953600431090026 (blank) Vacant 1.060280 4 dua 4.241120431090027 (blank) Vacant 0.711492 4 dua 2.845968431090034 R1 PUD Vacant 33.943800 4 dua 135.775200431090035 R1 Vacant 9.242920 4 dua 36.971680431090040 R2 Vacant 19.760800 4 dua 79.043200431100006 (blank) Vacant 28.981400 4 dua 115.925600431100009* R1 Vacant 7.550333 4 dua 30.201332431100023* A Vacant 1.491440 4 dua 5.965760431100024* A Vacant 3.471070 4 dua 13.884280431100026* R1 Vacant 1.380720 4 dua 5.522880431100027* R1 Vacant 3.179250 4 dua 12.717000431120004 R1 Vacant 102.291120 4 dua 409.164480431120006* (blank) Vacant 53.568580 4 dua 214.274320431130030 R1 Vacant 83.125160 4 dua 332.500640431130031 (blank) Vacant 1.717900 4 dua 6.871600431140007 R1 Vacant 51.933400 4 dua 207.733600431140009 R1 Vacant 73.299700 4 dua 293.198800431150001 R1 Vacant 19.638942 4 dua 78.555768431150002 R1 Vacant 19.480120 4 dua 77.920480AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431150003 R1 Vacant 39.195590 4 dua 156.782360431150004 R1 Vacant 11.750200 4 dua 47.000800431150005 R2 Vacant 4.303020 4 dua 17.212080431150006 R2 Vacant 4.737770 4 dua 18.951080431150008 R1 Vacant 4.894830 4 dua 19.579320431150009 R1 Vacant 4.010180 4 dua 16.040720431150010 R2 Vacant 3.803960 4 dua 15.215840431150013 R1 Vacant 9.560020 4 dua 38.240080431150016 C2 Vacant 9.262770 4 dua 37.051080431150017 R1 Vacant 4.848230 4 dua 19.392920431150018 R1 Vacant 4.754870 4 dua 19.019480431150020 R1 Vacant 9.157170 4 dua 36.628680431150022 R1 Vacant 18.686900 4 dua 74.747600431150023 R1 Vacant 4.769180 4 dua 19.076720431150024 R1 Vacant 3.832060 4 dua 15.328240431150025 R2 Vacant 1.015440 4 dua 4.061760431150028 R2 Vacant 3.308160 4 dua 13.232640431150029 R2 Vacant 25.919948 4 dua 103.679792431150031 C2 Vacant 19.012300 4 dua 76.049200431150032 C2 Vacant 19.668200 4 dua 78.672800431160001 R1 Vacant 18.612300 4 dua 74.449200431160002 R1 Vacant 19.654700 4 dua 78.618800AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431160003 R1 Vacant 19.514800 4 dua 78.059200431160004 R1 Vacant 9.138510 4 dua 36.554040431160005 R1 Vacant 9.598460 4 dua 38.393840431160008 R1 Vacant 9.664990 4 dua 38.659960431160010 R1 Vacant 4.780060 4 dua 19.120240431160011 R1 Vacant 9.151030 4 dua 36.604120431160012 R1 Vacant 4.786370 4 dua 19.145480431160018 R1 Vacant 10.098800 4 dua 40.395200431160021 A Vacant 9.789180 4 dua 39.156720431160025 A Vacant 14.555700 4 dua 58.222800431170014 R3 Vacant 9.624610 4 dua 38.498440431170015 R3 Vacant 9.811450 4 dua 39.245800431180002 R1 Vacant 4.784930 4 dua 19.139720431180004 R1 Vacant 19.725700 4 dua 78.902800431180009 R1 Vacant 9.027630 4 dua 36.110520431180011 R1 Vacant 19.474000 4 dua 77.896000431180012 R1 Vacant 13.979400 4 dua 55.917600431180018 R1 Vacant 9.698110 4 dua 38.792440431180019 R1 Vacant 3.958490 4 dua 15.833960431180020 R1 Vacant 9.813320 4 dua 39.253280431180021 R1 Vacant 28.604600 4 dua 114.418400431180022 R1 Vacant 9.163940 4 dua 36.655760AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431180031 R1 Vacant 5.051080 4 dua 20.204320431180034 R1 Vacant 2.351280 4 dua 9.405120431180035 R1 Vacant 18.612400 4 dua 74.449600431180037 R1 Vacant 13.390000 4 dua 53.560000431180038 R1 Vacant 19.468600 4 dua 77.874400431180040 R1 Vacant 7.416000 4 dua 29.664000431180041 R1 Vacant 4.486430 4 dua 17.945720431180042 R1 Vacant 4.592010 4 dua 18.368040431180043 R1 Vacant 8.987910 4 dua 35.951640431180055 R1 Vacant 4.546800 4 dua 18.187200431180060 R1 Vacant 5.285350 4 dua 21.141400431180061 R1 Vacant 9.528170 4 dua 38.112680431190002 R1 Vacant 4.411240 4 dua 17.644960431190003 (blank) Vacant 0.164837 4 dua 0.659348431190004 R1 15,000 Vacant 9.756880 4 dua 39.027520431190005 R1 15,000 Vacant 9.916990 4 dua 39.667960431190006 A Vacant 9.693643 4 dua 38.774572431190007 A Vacant 18.763900 4 dua 75.055600431190008 A Vacant 9.806910 4 dua 39.227640431190011 C2 Vacant 9.699940 4 dua 38.799760431190012 C2 Vacant 9.851350 4 dua 39.405400431190013 C2 Vacant 4.811907 4 dua 19.247628AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431190014 C2 Vacant 4.772819 4 dua 19.091276431190015 R1 15,000 Vacant 10.011073 4 dua 40.044292431190016 R1 15,000 Vacant 9.500200 4 dua 38.000800431190017 R1 15,000 Vacant 4.758729 4 dua 19.034916431190018 R1 15,000 Vacant 4.362106 4 dua 17.448424431190019 (blank) Vacant 28.297000 4 dua 113.188000431190020 (blank) Vacant 28.535000 4 dua 114.140000431190021 (blank) Vacant 0.880323 4 dua 3.521292431190022 (blank) Vacant 4.555990 4 dua 18.223960431190024 R1 Vacant 29.349000 4 dua 117.396000431190027 R1 Vacant 4.102190 4 dua 16.408760431190028 R1 Vacant 4.644409 4 dua 18.577636431190029 R1 Vacant 4.859370 4 dua 19.437480431190030 R1 Vacant 4.548750 4 dua 18.195000431190031 R1 Vacant 4.592030 4 dua 18.368120431190032 R1 Vacant 4.550790 4 dua 18.203160431190033 R1 Vacant 4.484650 4 dua 17.938600431190034 R1 Vacant 4.564300 4 dua 18.257200431190035 R1 Vacant 5.599850 4 dua 22.399400431190036 R1 Vacant 5.574430 4 dua 22.297720431190037 R1 Vacant 11.945400 4 dua 47.781600431220005 R1 20,000 Vacant 19.967100 4 dua 79.868400AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431220007 R1 Vacant 0.438002 4 dua 1.752008431220008 R1 Vacant 80.171800 4 dua 320.687200431220009 R1 Vacant 12.330910 4 dua 49.323640431220010 R1 Vacant 27.637740 4 dua 110.550960431220011 R1 Vacant 18.977630 4 dua 75.910520431220012 R1 Vacant 0.674857 4 dua 2.699428431230009 R1 Vacant 39.051600 4 dua 156.206400431230010 R1 Vacant 19.709300 4 dua 78.837200431230012 R1 Vacant 21.047100 4 dua 84.188400431230014 C2 Vacant 18.943100 4 dua 75.772400431230015 R1 15,000 Vacant 27.464200 4 dua 109.856800431240008 C2 Vacant 8.061230 4 dua 32.244920431240012 C2 Vacant 2.587170 4 dua 10.348680431240013 C2 Vacant 2.292900 4 dua 9.171600431240026 C2 Vacant 2.055860 4 dua 8.223440431250011 C2 Vacant 0.589342 4 dua 2.357368431250012 C2 Vacant 0.508426 4 dua 2.033704431250013 C2 Vacant 0.535581 4 dua 2.142324431250014 C2 Vacant 1.196540 4 dua 4.786160431260011 R1 Vacant 36.668000 4 dua 146.672000431260012 R1 Vacant 2.338390 4 dua 9.353560431260013 R1 Vacant 10.100500 4 dua 40.402000AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431260014 R1 Vacant 9.763810 4 dua 39.055240431260015 R1 Vacant 19.067400 4 dua 76.269600431301033 R1 Vacant 0.495476 4 dua 1.981904431301034 R1 Vacant 0.224273 4 dua 0.897092431301035 R1 Vacant 0.275747 4 dua 1.102988433030001 R1 Vacant 24.032280 4 dua 96.129120433030002 (blank) Vacant 42.295800 4 dua 169.183200433050005 (blank) Vacant 49.424400 4 dua 197.697600433120025 R1 Vacant 14.569600 4 dua 58.278400433120026 R1 Vacant 6.072210 4 dua 24.288840433120027 R1 Vacant 0.336182 4 dua 1.344728433130001 R1 Vacant 4.522710 4 dua 18.090840433130003 R1 Vacant 8.481950 4 dua 33.927800433130004 R1 Vacant 10.049100 4 dua 40.196400433130005 R1 Vacant 19.786500 4 dua 79.146000433130006 R1 Vacant 19.678300 4 dua 78.713200433130020 R1 Vacant 71.913000 4 dua 287.652000433130021 R1 Vacant 13.278300 4 dua 53.113200433130022 R1 Vacant 0.830597 4 dua 3.322388433130023 (blank) Vacant 0.116236 4 dua 0.464944433150026 R1 Vacant 2.506150 4 dua 10.024600433180025 (blank) Vacant 0.016981 4 dua 0.067924AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits433180037 R1 Vacant 3.102330 4 dua 12.409320433190005 C1 Vacant 14.637800 4 dua 58.551200433190007 C1 Vacant 0.971425 4 dua 3.885700433200044 R1 Vacant 0.646319 4 dua 2.585276433231006 R1 Vacant 0.217363 4 dua 0.869452433231007 R1 Vacant 0.214032 4 dua 0.856128434040018 C1 Vacant 1.139910 4 dua 4.559640434040033 R2 Vacant 0.706556 4 dua 2.826224434040037 R2 Vacant 1.603690 4 dua 6.414760434050003 R1 Vacant 3.901040 4 dua 15.604160434050004 R1 Vacant 0.210518 4 dua 0.842072434050026 R1 Vacant 38.544400 4 dua 154.177600434141011 R1 Vacant 0.485961 4 dua 1.943844434141012 R1 Vacant 0.422021 4 dua 1.688084434141015 R1 Vacant 0.227580 4 dua 0.910320434141017 R1 Vacant 0.448487 4 dua 1.793948434141018 R1 Vacant 0.453137 4 dua 1.812548434141019 R1 Vacant 0.461284 4 dua 1.845136434141020 R1 Vacant 0.452360 4 dua 1.809440434141021 R1 Vacant 0.447784 4 dua 1.791136434141027 R1 Vacant 0.573315 4 dua 2.293260434160008 C1 Vacant 3.845310 4 dua 15.381240AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits434160012 C1 Vacant 3.991800 4 dua 15.967200434160023 C1 Vacant 0.386470 4 dua 1.545880434160024 C1 Vacant 1.533980 4 dua 6.135920434160028 C1 Vacant 0.514050 4 dua 2.056200434160029 C1 Vacant 0.862583 4 dua 3.450332434190002 R1 Vacant 18.054500 4 dua 72.218000434190003 R1 Vacant 1.498340 4 dua 5.993360434190004 R1 Vacant 0.562796 4 dua 2.251184434292017 A Vacant 0.748907 4 dua 2.995628434300002 R1 Vacant 6.661620 4 dua 26.646480434300003 R1 Vacant 2.394840 4 dua 9.579360434300011 R1 Vacant 34.098300 4 dua 136.393200434300012 R1 Vacant 3.891410 4 dua 15.565640434300013 R1 Vacant 1.319060 4 dua 5.276240434441002 R1 Vacant 0.138222 4 dua 0.552888434441003 R1 Vacant 0.134401 4 dua 0.537604434441004 R1 Vacant 0.138124 4 dua 0.552496434441005 R1 Vacant 0.138300 4 dua 0.553200434441006 R1 Vacant 0.136856 4 dua 0.547424434441007 R1 Vacant 0.135347 4 dua 0.541388434441008 R1 Vacant 0.135910 4 dua 0.543640434441009 R1 Vacant 0.139913 4 dua 0.559652AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits434441010 R1 Vacant 0.138895 4 dua 0.555580434441011 R1 Vacant 0.212866 4 dua 0.851464434441012 R1 Vacant 0.183325 4 dua 0.733300437270009 R1 Vacant 2.148040 4 dua 8.592160437270010 R1 Vacant 2.184300 4 dua 8.737200437270011 R1 Vacant 4.321860 4 dua 17.287440437270029 R1 Vacant 2.350030 4 dua 9.400120437291005 R1 Vacant 2.067420 4 dua 8.269680437291006 R1 Vacant 3.726020 4 dua 14.904080437300001 A Vacant 4.585120 4 dua 18.340480437300003 A Vacant 1.869810 4 dua 7.479240437300009 A Vacant 2.317330 4 dua 9.269320438020007 (blank) Vacant 1.911910 4 dua 7.647640438030012 R1 Vacant 9.733960 4 dua 38.935840438040006 C1 Vacant 5.013430 4 dua 20.053720438040007 R1 Vacant 10.054400 4 dua 40.217600438040008 C1 Vacant 9.933200 4 dua 39.732800438050020 R1 Vacant 8.495430 4 dua 33.981720Rancho San438050051 Jacin Vacant 18.387100 4 dua 73.548400Rancho San438050052 Jacin Vacant 9.694170 4 dua 38.776680Rancho San438050054 Jacin Vacant 23.211300 4 dua 92.845200Rancho San438050055 Jacin Vacant 14.942700 4 dua 59.770800AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPN438050056438050065ZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsRancho SanJacin Vacant 19.991500 4 dua 79.966000Rancho SanJacin Vacant 1.600920 4 dua 6.403680438170002 Park Hill Vacant 30.200700 4 dua 120.802800438170007 Park Hill Vacant 2.713960 4 dua 10.855840438270002 Park Hill Vacant 0.548769 4 dua 2.195076438270004 Park Hill Vacant 10.863500 4 dua 43.454000438270005 Park Hill Vacant 14.463900 4 dua 57.855600438270009 Park Hill Vacant 2.558390 4 dua 10.233560438270010 Park Hill Vacant 13.564700 4 dua 54.258800438270018 Park Hill Vacant 5.051860 4 dua 20.207440438280005 Park Hill Vacant 6.268920 4 dua 25.075680438280006 Park Hill Vacant 0.324183 4 dua 1.296732438280007 Park Hill Vacant 2.872290 4 dua 11.489160438290008 Park Hill Vacant 13.701500 4 dua 54.806000438290009 Park Hill Vacant 9.412970 4 dua 37.651880438290010 Park Hill Vacant 3.205860 4 dua 12.823440438290011 Park Hill Vacant 19.249000 4 dua 76.996000438290018 Park Hill Vacant 15.372000 4 dua 61.488000438290020 Park Hill Vacant 6.238080 4 dua 24.952320438290022 Park Hill Vacant 21.428500 4 dua 85.714000438290024 Park Hill Vacant 2.780370 4 dua 11.121480438290028 Park Hill Vacant 0.678431 4 dua 2.713724AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits438290029 Park Hill Vacant 2.395220 4 dua 9.580880438300001 Park Hill Vacant 12.992900 4 dua 51.971600438300002 Park Hill Vacant 13.872800 4 dua 55.491200438341001 R1 Vacant 0.208687 4 dua 0.834748438341002 R1 Vacant 0.204708 4 dua 0.818832438341003 R1 Vacant 0.229771 4 dua 0.919084438341004 R1 Vacant 0.294682 4 dua 1.178728438341006 R1 Vacant 0.355667 4 dua 1.422668Rancho San438411005 Jacin Vacant 0.162996 4 dua 0.651984Rancho San438411006 Jacin Vacant 0.132664 4 dua 0.530656Rancho San438411007 Jacin Vacant 0.205811 4 dua 0.823244Rancho San438411008 Jacin Vacant 0.144940 4 dua 0.579760Rancho San438411009 Jacin Vacant 0.133559 4 dua 0.534236Rancho San438411010 Jacin Vacant 0.135605 4 dua 0.542420Rancho San438411011 Jacin Vacant 0.134177 4 dua 0.536708Rancho San438411012 Jacin Vacant 0.131334 4 dua 0.525336Rancho San438411013 Jacin Vacant 0.137706 4 dua 0.550824Rancho San438411014 Jacin Vacant 0.129285 4 dua 0.517140Rancho San438411015 Jacin Vacant 0.126368 4 dua 0.505472Rancho San438411016 Jacin Vacant 0.129637 4 dua 0.518548Rancho San438411017 Jacin Vacant 0.130011 4 dua 0.520044Rancho San438411018 Jacin Vacant 0.137771 4 dua 0.551084AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPN438411019438411020438411021438411022438411023438411024438413001438413002438413011438413012438413017438413018438414001438414002438414003438414004438414005438414006438414007438414008438414009438414010ZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsRancho SanJacin Vacant 0.159534 4 dua 0.638136Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.218488 4 dua 0.873952Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.178172 4 dua 0.712688Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.165490 4 dua 0.661960Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.161964 4 dua 0.647856Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.167342 4 dua 0.669368Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.161872 4 dua 0.647488Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.138754 4 dua 0.555016Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.157621 4 dua 0.630484Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.135049 4 dua 0.540196Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.144866 4 dua 0.579464Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.162372 4 dua 0.649488Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.169701 4 dua 0.678804Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.140934 4 dua 0.563736Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.141460 4 dua 0.565840Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.139818 4 dua 0.559272Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.137638 4 dua 0.550552Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.134120 4 dua 0.536480Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.142090 4 dua 0.568360Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.161696 4 dua 0.646784Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.166838 4 dua 0.667352Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.169680 4 dua 0.678720AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPN438414011438414012438414013438414014438414015438414016438414017438414018438415001438415002438415003438415004438415005438415006438415007438415010438415011438415012438415013438415014438415015438415016ZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsRancho SanJacin Vacant 0.143341 4 dua 0.573364Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.136514 4 dua 0.546056Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.138691 4 dua 0.554764Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.132041 4 dua 0.528164Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.133771 4 dua 0.535084Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.143473 4 dua 0.573892Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.155861 4 dua 0.623444Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.166339 4 dua 0.665356Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.191538 4 dua 0.766152Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.136217 4 dua 0.544868Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.136615 4 dua 0.546460Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.167470 4 dua 0.669880Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.209837 4 dua 0.839348Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.170295 4 dua 0.681180Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.135258 4 dua 0.541032Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.136533 4 dua 0.546132Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.156085 4 dua 0.624340Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.183888 4 dua 0.735552Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.126494 4 dua 0.505976Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.165472 4 dua 0.661888Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.137692 4 dua 0.550768Rancho SanJacin Vacant 0.137924 4 dua 0.551696AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPN438415017ZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnitsRancho SanJacin Vacant 0.208093 4 dua 0.832372439160013 R1 Vacant 0.413318 4 dua 1.653272439160020 R1 Vacant 6.174490 4 dua 24.697960439190005 A Vacant 10.135500 4 dua 40.542000439190007 A Vacant 2.977790 4 dua 11.911160Rancho San439190027 Jacin Vacant 11.242000 4 dua 44.968000439210029 R1 Vacant 0.237153 4 dua 0.948612439210033 R1 Vacant 0.460350 4 dua 1.841400439210034 R1 Vacant 0.356656 4 dua 1.426624439210035 R1 Vacant 0.353859 4 dua 1.415436547130007 C1 Vacant 9.435840 4 dua 37.743360547130065 C2 Vacant 2.533520 4 dua 10.134080547130066 C2 Vacant 2.267230 4 dua 9.068920551020020 R1 Vacant 1.312900 4 dua 5.251600551020023 R1 Vacant 13.808400 4 dua 55.233600(blank) R1 20,000 Vacant 0.004118 4 dua 0.016471RR 209.43 1.5dua 314.15431050010 A Vacant 4.712620 1.5 dua 7.068930431060003 A Vacant 2.398520 1.5 dua 3.597780431060005 A Vacant 4.889970 1.5 dua 7.334955431060022 A Vacant 2.440390 1.5 dua 3.660585431230051 R3 Vacant 11.944400 1.5 dua 17.916600AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431230060 R1 20,000 Vacant 14.334500 1.5 dua 21.501750431230061 R1 20,000 Vacant 9.663490 1.5 dua 14.495235431230064 R1 20,000 Vacant 5.864320 1.5 dua 8.796480431240025 R1 20,000 Vacant 9.032770 1.5 dua 13.549155431240033 R3 Vacant 12.909000 1.5 dua 19.363500431240035 R1 20,000 Vacant 15.210000 1.5 dua 22.815000431240036 R1 20,000 Vacant 20.417600 1.5 dua 30.626400431250026* R1 20,000 Vacant 5.737440 1.5 dua 8.606160434030004 A Vacant 9.651880 1.5 dua 14.477820438280004 Park Hill Vacant 6.068620 1.5 dua 9.102930438290016 Park Hill Vacant 9.843250 1.5 dua 14.764875438290026 Park Hill Vacant 10.361900 1.5 dua 15.542850438290027 Park Hill Vacant 53.951800 1.5 dua 80.927700ER 457.88 0.4dua 183.15425210012 R1 20,000 Vacant 0.528513 0.4dua 0.211405425210014 R1 20,000 Vacant 10.749800 0.4dua 4.299920425210016 R1 20,000 Vacant 19.576680 0.4dua 7.830672425210021 R1 20,000 Vacant 18.099250 0.4dua 7.239700425210022 R1 20,000 Vacant 20.078900 0.4dua 8.031560425210044 R1 20,000 Vacant 17.346970 0.4dua 6.938788425210045 R1 20,000 Vacant 21.717700 0.4dua 8.687080425210046 R1 20,000 Vacant 0.261906 0.4dua 0.104762AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits427200044 R1 20,000 Vacant 35.308500 0.4dua 14.123400427200045 R1 20,000 Vacant 19.091500 0.4dua 7.636600427200046 R1 20,000 Vacant 9.903880 0.4dua 3.961552427200048 R1 20,000 Vacant 20.794100 0.4dua 8.317640427200049 R1 20,000 Vacant 18.176300 0.4dua 7.270520427200051 R1 20,000 Vacant 22.214000 0.4dua 8.885600427200052 R1 20,000 Vacant 2.799084 0.4dua 1.119634427210032 R1 20,000 Vacant 4.560270 0.4dua 1.824108427210035 R1 20,000 Vacant 4.414150 0.4dua 1.765660427210036 R1 20,000 Vacant 2.421830 0.4dua 0.968732427210054 R1 20,000 Vacant 21.252800 0.4dua 8.501120427210055 R1 20,000 Vacant 15.339000 0.4dua 6.135600427210056 R1 20,000 Vacant 11.009500 0.4dua 4.403800427210057 R1 20,000 Vacant 10.306373 0.4dua 4.122549431220029 R1 20,000 Vacant 4.866280 0.4dua 1.946512431220030 R1 20,000 Vacant 7.156360 0.4dua 2.862544431220031 R1 20,000 Vacant 4.857600 0.4dua 1.943040431220034 R1 20,000 Vacant 10.148500 0.4dua 4.059400431230057 R1 20,000 Vacant 5.998970 0.4dua 2.399588431230058 R1 20,000 Vacant 4.490658 0.4dua 1.796263431230062 R1 20,000 Vacant 12.352400 0.4dua 4.940960431230067 R1 20,000 Vacant 8.543870 0.4dua 3.417548AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerate

HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORTAPNZoneExistingUseTable 1Vacant Sites InventoryAcresDensityFactorPotentialUnits431230068 R1 20,000 Vacant 6.081100 0.4dua 2.432440431240028 R1 20,000 Vacant 12.513100 0.4dua 5.005240431240029 R1 20,000 Vacant 6.575710 0.4dua 2.630284431240034 R1 20,000 Vacant 9.949470 0.4dua 3.979788431250019 R1 20,000 Vacant 20.998400 0.4dua 8.399360431250025 R1 20,000 Vacant 20.353400 0.4dua 8.141360431250026* R1 20,000 Vacant 17.034000 0.4dua 6.813600(blank) (blank) Vacant 0.013314 0.4dua 0.005326AffordabilityAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateAboveModerateGrand Total 5998.99 26776.88* denotes split designated parcel. The acreage reported represents the portion of the parcel with theassociated land use designation.

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYAppendix B: General Plan GlossaryAAccess: A way of approaching or entering a property, including ingress (the right to enter) and egress(the right to leave).Acres, Gross: The total area of a site, including those areas that cannot be built upon.Acres, Net: The portion of a site that can actually be built upon. The following generally are notincluded in the net acreage of a site: public or private road rightsofway, public open space, andflood ways.ADT: Average daily trips made by vehicles in a 24hour period.Affordable Housing: Under State and federal statutes, housing that costs no more than 30 percent ofgross household income. Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, taxes, insurance,homeowner association fees, and other related costs.Air Basin: A geographical area in California defined as a distinct air basin for the purpose ofmanaging the air resources of the State on a regional basis. An air basin generally has similarmeteorological and geographic conditions throughout. The State is currently divided into 15 airbasins.Air Pollution: The presence of contaminants in the air in concentrations that exceed naturally occurringquantities and are undesirable or harmful.Air Quality Standards: The prescribed (by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California AirResources Board) level of pollutants in the outside air that cannot be exceeded legally during aspecified time in a specified geographical area.Ambient Noise Level: The overall noise from all sources near and far. The ambient noise levelconstitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.Annexation: The incorporation of a land area into an existing city or special district with a resultingchange in the boundaries of that city or special district.AQMP (Air Quality Management Plan): A comprehensive policy document that establishes, goals,policies, pollution reduction strategies, and implementation responsibilities for improving air quality inthe South Coast Air Basin.Aquifer: An underground bed or layer of earth, gravel, or porous stone that contains water.Arterial: A major street carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and othermajor streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing direct access to nonresidentialproperties.San Jacinto General Plan B1 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYAssisted Care Facility: An institution or premises licensed by the State and used for the housing andcare of the ambulatory, aged, or infirm and offering or providing lodging, meals, nursing, dietary orother personal services, but not including the care and treatment of persons with contagious orcommunicable disease, mental illness, or persons addicted to narcotics or alcohol. The term does notinclude places where there is surgery, physical therapy, or other similar activities, such as arecustomarily provided in hospitals.Assisted Housing: Housing that has been subsidized by federal, state, or local housing programs.AtRisk Housing: Multifamily rental housing that is at risk of losing its status as housing affordable forlow and moderate income tenants due to the expiration of federal, state or local agreements.AWeighted Decibel (dBA): A numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness. The Aweighted scale reduces the effects of low and high frequencies in order to simulate human hearing.See also "Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)".BBase Flood Elevation: The highest elevation, expressed in feet above sea level, of the level of floodwaters expected to occur during a 100year flood (i.e., a flood that has a one percent likelihood ofoccurring in any given year).Bike Lane: A corridor expressly reserved by markings for bicycles, existing on a street or roadway inaddition to any lanes for use by motorized vehicles (Class 2 Bikeway).Bike Path: A paved route not on a street or roadway, and expressly reserved for bicycles. Bike pathsmay parallel roads but typically are separated from them by landscaping (Class I Bikeway).Bike Route: A facility shared with motorists and identified only by signs. A bike route has no pavementmarkings or lane stripes (Class 3 Bikeway).Buffer: A strip of land designated to protect one type of land use from another with which it isincompatible. Where a commercial district or agricultural uses abuts a residential district, forexample, additional use, yard, or height restrictions may be imposed to protect residential properties.The term may also be used to describe any zone that separates two unlike zones such as a multifamilyhousing zone between singlefamily housing and commercial uses.Building: Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for the shelter,housing or enclosure of any individual, animal, process, equipment, goods or materials of any kind ornature.CCalifornia Building Code: A standard building code that sets for minimum standards for construction.The California Building Code is outlined in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations andSan Jacinto General Plan B2 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYincludes the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, National Electric Code, CaliforniaFire Code, and the California Energy CodeCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development HCD: The State Departmentresponsible for administering Statesponsored housing programs and for reviewing housing elementsto determine compliance with State housing law.California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A State law requiring State and local agencies toregulate activities with consideration for environmental protection. If a proposed activity has thepotential for a significant adverse environmental impact, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) may berequired to be prepared and certified as to its adequacy before taking action on the proposed project.Caltrans: California Department of Transportation.Capital Improvement Program (CIP): A proposed timetable or schedule of all future capitalimprovements (government acquisition of real property, major construction project, or acquisition oflong lasting, expensive equipment) to be carried out during a specific period and listed in order ofpriority, together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project. Capitalimprovement programs are usually projected five or six years in advance and should be updatedannually.Census: The official decennial enumeration of the population conducted by the federal government.Certificate of Use and Occupancy: A required document issued by the Department of Building andEngineering Services prior to occupation or use of buildings erected or structurally altered.City: City, with a capital "C," generally refers to the government or administration of the City of SanJacinto. City, with a lower case "c" may mean any city.City Council: Unless otherwise noted, the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, the governingboard of the City.Collector: A street for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing directaccess to properties.Community Care Facility: Any facility, place, or building that is maintained and operated to providenonmedical residential care, day treatment, adult care, or foster family agency services for children,adults, or children and adults. Community care facilities include, but are not limited to, the physicallyhandicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or neglected children.Community acre facilities include residential facilities, adult day care facilities, day treatment facilities,foster family homes, small family homes, social rehabilitation facilities, community treatment facilities,and social day care facilities.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): A grant program administered by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant allots money to cities andcounties for housing rehabilitation and community development activities, including public facilitiesand economic development.San Jacinto General Plan B3 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYCommunity Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): The average equivalent sound level during a 24hour day,obtained after addition of five decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7 PM to 10 PM and afteraddition of 10 decibels to sound levels in the night after 10 PM and before 7 AM. See also "AWeighted Decibel" and "DayNight Average Level (Ldn)".Compatibility: The characteristics of different uses or activities that permit them to be located neareach other in harmony and without conflict. Some elements affecting compatibility include: intensityof occupancy as measured by dwelling units per acre; pedestrian or vehicular traffic generated;volume of goods handled; and such environmental effects as noise, vibration, glare, air pollution, orthe presence of hazardous materials. On the other hand, many aspects of compatibility are based onpersonal preference and are much harder to measure quantitatively, at least for regulatory purposes.Condominium: A building, or group of buildings, in which units are owned individually, and thestructure, common areas and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undividedbasis.Conservation: The management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction or neglect.Council of Governments (COG): A regional planning and review authority whose membershipincludes representation from all communities in the designated region. The Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG) is an example of a COG in Southern California. San Jacinto isalso a member of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), s subregional councilwithin SCAG.County: County, with a capital "C," generally refers to the government or administration of the Countyof Orange. County, with a lower case "c" may mean any county.Coverage: The proportion of the area of the footprint of a building in relation to the area of the lot onwhich its stands.Critical Facility: Facilities housing or serving many people that are necessary in the event of anemergency, such as hospitals, police, fire and emergency service facilities, and utility "lifeline" facilitiessuch as water, electricity, gas supply, sewage disposal, and communications and transportationfacilities.DDayNight Average Level (Ldn): The average equivalent sound level during a 24hour day, obtainedafter the addition of 10 decibels to sound levels in the period between 10 PM and 7:00 AM.Decibel (dB): A unit for describing the amplitude of sound, as it is heard by the human ear. See also"AWeighted Decibel," "Community Noise Equivalent Level," and "DayNight Average Level."Density: The number of dwelling units per unit of land. For the purposes of this General Plan, densityis the number of dwelling units per net acre of land (du/acre), exclusive of existing or proposed streetsand rightsofway. Thus, the density of a development of 100 units occupying 20 net acres is 5.0units per net acre.San Jacinto General Plan B4 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYDensity Bonus: The allocation of development rights as required by State law that allow a parcel to bedeveloped at a higher residential density than the maximum for which the parcel is designated, inexchange for the provision of a certain percentage of those units as affordable.Developer: An individual or business that prepares raw land for the construction of buildings orcauses to be built physical building space for use primarily by others, and in which the preparation ofthe land or the creation of the building space is in itself a business and is not incidental to anotherbusiness or activity.Development: The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction,reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any structure; anymining, excavation, landfill or land disturbance, and any use or extension of the use of land.Development Agreement: A contractual agreement between a developer and the City that clearlyestablishes the developer’s responsibility to provide a certain type of development, streets and sewerimprovements, and any other mutually agreed to terms and responsibilities as a precondition forsecuring approval of a project.Development Impact Fees: A fee or charge imposed on developers to pay for a jurisdiction’s costs ofproviding services to new development.Domestic water, potable: Water that has undergone adequate treatment and is considered suitablefor human drinking and cooking uses.Dwelling, Multifamily: A building containing two or more dwelling units for the use of individualhouseholds; an apartment or condominium building is an example of this dwelling unit type.Dwelling, Singlefamily Attached: A onefamily dwelling attached to one or more other onefamilydwellings by a common vertical wall. Row houses and town homes are examples of this dwelling unittype.Dwelling, Singlefamily Detached: A dwelling, not attached to any other dwelling, which is designedfor and occupied by not more than one family and surrounded by open space or yards.Dwelling Unit: One or more rooms, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate livingquarters, with cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities provided within the unit for the exclusive use ofa household.EEasement: A grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for use bythe public, a corporation, or another person or entity.Economic Base: The production, distribution and consumption of goods and services within aplanning area.San Jacinto General Plan B5 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYElderly Household: As defined by HUD, elderly households are one or two member (family or nonfamily)households in which the head or spouse is age 62 or older.Element: A chapter of the General Plan referring to a topic area for which goals, policies, andprograms are defined (e.g., land use, housing, circulation).Emergency Shelter: An emergency shelter is a facility that provides shelter to homeless families and/orhomeless individuals on a limited shortterm basis.Eminent Domain: The authority of the government to take, or to authorize the taking of, withcompensation, private property for public use.Endangered Species: A species of animal or plant is considered to be endangered when its prospectsfor survival and reproduction are in immediate jeopardy from one or more causes.Entitlement: The rights granted to a land owner or other authorized party to improve a property.Such right is usually expressed in terms of a use and intensity allowed under a developmentagreement, subdivision or tract map, or zoning regulations. For example, an entitlement may specifythe maximum number of residential dwelling units permitted on a site, or the maximum squarefootage of nonresidential development permitted on a site.Environment: The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life, development and,ultimately, the survival of an organism.Environmental Impact Report (EIR): A report, as prescribed by the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA), on the effect of a project on the environment.FFair Market Rent (FMR): Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are freely set rental rates defined by HUD as themedian gross rents charged for available standard units in a county or Standard MetropolitanStatistical Area (SMSA). Fair Market Rents are used for the Section 8 Rental Program and many otherHUD programs and are published annually by HUD.Fault: A fracture in the earth's crust forming a boundary between rock masses that have shifted.Fault, Active: A fault that has moved within the last 11,000 years and that is likely to move againwithin the next 100 years.Fault, Inactive: SA fault that shows no evidence of movement in the last 11,000 years and nopotential for movement in the relatively near future.Fault, Potentially Active: A fault that last moved within the Quaternary Period (the last 11,000 to2,000,000 years) or a fault that, because it is judged to be capable of ground rupture or shaking,poses an unacceptable risk to a structure.FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency.San Jacinto General Plan B6 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYFire Flow: A rate of water flow required to halt and reverse the spread of a fire.FirstTime Homebuyer: Defined by HUD as an individual or family who has not owned a home duringthe threeyear period preceding the HUDassisted purchase of a home. Jurisdictions may adopt localdefinitions for firsttime home buyer programs which differ from nonfederally funded programs.Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM): For each community, the official map on which the FederalInsurance Administration has delineated areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zonesapplicable to that community.Flood Plain: A lowland or relatively flat area adjoining the banks of a river or stream which is subjectto a one percent or greater chance or flooding in any given year (i.e., 100year flood).Floodway: The channel of a watercourse or river, and portions of the flood plain adjoining thechannel, which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the base flood of the channel.Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The ratio between the total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot and thetotal land area of that lot; usually expressed as a numerical value (e.g., a building having 5,000square feet of gross floor area located on a lot of 10,000 square feet in area has a floor area ratio of0.5, sometimes also designated as a FAR of 0.5:1).GGeneral Plan: A legal document that takes the form of a map and accompanying text adopted by thelocal legislative body. The plan is a compendium of policies regarding the longterm development ofa jurisdiction. The State requires the preparation of seven elements or divisions as part of the plan:land use, housing, circulation, conservation, open space, noise, and safety. Additional elementspertaining to the unique needs of an agency are permitted.Goal: The ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature and immeasurable; abroad statement of intended direction and purpose (e.g., "Provide a diverse mix of land uses to meetthe future needs of all residents and the business community.").Grade: The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface.Grading: An excavation, filling in, spreading, or moving of earth, sand, gravel, rock, or other materialon a lot, building site, street rightofway or other land area.Ground Failure: Mudslide, landslide, liquefaction or the compaction of soils due to ground shakingfrom an earthquake.Ground Shaking: Ground movement resulting from the transmission of seismic waves during anearthquake.Groundwater: The supply of fresh water under the ground surface in an aquifer or soil that forms anatural reservoir.San Jacinto General Plan B7 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYGroup Quarters: A facility which houses groups of unrelated persons not living in households (U.S.Census definition). Examples of group quarters include institutions, dormitories, shelters, militaryquarters, assisted living facilities and other quarters, including singleroom occupancy (SRO) housing,where 10 or more unrelated individuals are housed.Growth Management: Techniques used by government to control the rate, amount and type ofdevelopment.HHabitat: The physical location or type of environment in which an organism or biological populationlives or occurs.Hazardous Materials: An injurious substance, including pesticides, herbicides, toxic metals andchemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals and nuclear fuels.HCD: The State Department of Housing and Community Development.Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA): The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act requires larger lendinginstitutions making home mortgage loans to publicly disclose the location and disposition of homepurchase, refinance and improvement loans. Institutions subject to HMDA must also disclose thegender, race, and income of loan applicants.Homeless: Unsheltered homeless are families and individuals whose primary nighttime residence is apublic or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation forhuman beings (e.g., the street, sidewalks, cars, vacant and abandoned buildings). Shelteredhomeless are families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly orprivately operated shelter (e.g., emergency, transitional, battered women, and homeless youthshelters; and commercial hotels or motels used to house the homeless).Household: According to the Census, a household is all persons living in a dwelling unit whether ornot they are related. Both a single person living in an apartment and a family living in a house areconsidered households.Household Income: The total income of all the people living in a household. Households are usuallydescribed as very low income, low income, moderate income, and upper income for that householdsize, based on their position relative to the county median income.Housing Problems: Defined by HUD as a household that: (1) occupies a unit with physical defects(lacks complete kitchen or bathroom); (2) meets the definition of overcrowded; or (3) spends morethan 30 percent of income on housing cost.Housing Unit: A room or group of rooms used by one or more individuals living separately fromothers in the structure, with direct access to the outside or to a public hall and containing separatetoilet and kitchen facilities.San Jacinto General Plan B8 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYHUD: See" U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development".IImplementation: An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out General Plan policy.Income Category: Four categories are used to classify a household according to income based on themedian income for the county. Under state housing statutes, these categories are defined as follows:Very Low (050% of County median); Low (5180% of County median); Moderate (81120% ofCounty median); and Upper (over 120% of County median).Infrastructure: The physical systems and services which support development and population, such asroadways, railroads, water, sewer, natural gas, electrical generation and transmission, telephone,cable television, storm drainage, and others.Intensity: A measure of the amount or level of development often expressed as the ratio of buildingfloor area to lot area (floor area ratio) for commercial, business, and industrial development, ordwelling units per acre of land for residential development (also called "density"). For the purposes ofthis General Plan, the intensity of nonresidential development is described through the use of floorarea ratio and building floor area square footage.Intersection: Where two or more roads cross at grade.Issue: A problem, constraint, or opportunity which becomes the basis for community action.JJobs/Housing Ratio: The jobs/housing ratio divides the number of jobs in an area by the number ofemployed residents. A ratio of 1.0 indicates a balance. A ratio greater than 1.0 indicates a net incommuteof employed persons; less than 1.0 indicates a netoutcommute of employed persons.KNo terms.LLandscaping: Planting, including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, and ground covers, suitablydesigned, selected, installed, and maintained to enhance a site or rightofway.Land Use: A description of how land is occupied or used.Land Use Plan: A plan showing the existing and proposed location, extent and intensity ofdevelopment of land to be used in the future for varying types of residential, commercial, industrial,agricultural, recreational and other public and private purposes or combination of purposes.San Jacinto General Plan B9 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYLandslide: A general term for a falling or sliding mass of soil or rocks.Large Household: A household with 5 or more members.Liquefaction: A process by which watersaturated granular soils transform from a solid to a liquid statedue to groundshaking. This phenomenon usually results from shaking from energy waves released inan earthquake.Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): A five or sevenmember commission within eachcounty that reviews and evaluates all proposals for formation of special districts, incorporation ofcities, annexation to special districts or cities, consolidation of districts, and merger of districts withcities. Each county's LAFCO is empowered to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve suchproposals.Local Street: A street providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage throughtraffic.Lot: The basic unit of land development. A designated parcel or area of land established by plat,subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.LOS: Level of Service of roadway and intersection operations.MManufactured Housing: Housing that is constructed of manufactured components, assembled partly atthe site rather than totally at the site. Also referred to as modular housing.Market Rate Housing: Housing that is available on the open market without any subsidy. The pricefor housing is determined by the market forces of supply and demand and varies by location.Median Income: The annual income for each household size within a region which is definedannually by HUD. Half of the households in the region have incomes above the median and halfhave incomes below the median.Mitigate: To ameliorate, alleviate, or avoid to the extent reasonably feasible.Mobile Home: A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is at least 8 feet in width and32 feet in length, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling unit whenconnected to the required utilities, either with or without a permanent foundation.NNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): A program managed by FEMA, which makes federallybackedflood insurance available in communities such as San Jacinto, that have adopted end enforcefloodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage.San Jacinto General Plan B10 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): The State Water Resources Control Boardissues permits to jurisdiction’s with the objectives to attain and protect the beneficial uses of waterbodies in the State; reduce pollutants in storm water to the maximum extent practicable; and toevaluate compliance with the objectives and requirements contained in the permit.Noise: Any undesired audible sound.Noise Contours: Lines drawn about a noise source indicating constant energy levels of noiseexposure. CNEL and Ldn are the metrics utilized to describe community noise exposure.NonAttainment: The condition of not achieving a desired or required level of performance.Frequently used in reference to air quality.NonConforming Use: A use that was valid when brought into existence, but by subsequentregulation becomes no longer conforming. Any use lawfully existing on any piece of property that isinconsistent with a new or amended General Plan, and that in turn is a violation of a zoningordinance amendment subsequently adopted in conformance with the General Plan, will be a nonconforminguse.OOpen Space: Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, designated,dedicated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment.Ordinance: A law or regulation set forth and adopted by a governmental authority, usually a city orcounty.Overcrowding: As defined by the U.S. Census, a household with greater than 1.01 persons perroom, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches.Overpayment: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent ofgross household income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Severe overpayment,or cost burden, exists if gross housing costs exceed 50 percent of gross income.Ozone: An oxidant, 0 3 , that makes up the largest single portion of smog.PParcel: The basic unit of land entitlement. A designated area of land established by plat, subdivision,or otherwise legally defined and permitted to be used, or built upon.Particulate: A minute, separate airborne particle of such materials as dust, smoke and pollen.Planning Commission: A group of people appointed by the City Council to administer the planningand land use regulations for the City and provide recommendations on a wide array of land use andland use policy issues.San Jacinto General Plan B11 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYPolicy: Statements guiding action and implying clear commitment found within each element of theGeneral Plan (e.g., "Ensure a balance or surplus between the generation of public revenues and thecost of providing public facilities and services.").Pollution: The presence of matter or energy whose nature, location, or quantity produces undesiredenvironmental effects.Program: A coordinated set of specific measures and actions (e.g., zoning, subdivision procedures,and capital expenditures) the local government intends to use in carrying out the policies of theGeneral Plan.QNo terms.RRedevelopment: Redevelopment, under the California Community Redevelopment Law, is a processwith the authority, scope, and financing mechanisms necessary to provide stimulus to reverse currentnegative business trends, remedy blight, provide job development incentives, and create a new imagefor a community. It provides for the planning, development, redesign, clearance, reconstruction, orrehabilitation, or any combination of these, and the provision of public and private improvements asmay be appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare. In a more general sense,redevelopment is a process in which existing development and use of land is replaced with newerdevelopment and/or use.Regional: Pertaining to activities or economies at a scale greater than that of a single jurisdiction, andaffecting a broad homogeneous area.Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA): The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) isbased on State of California projections of population growth and housing unit demand and assigns ashare of the region’s future housing need to each jurisdiction within the SCAG (Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments) region. These housing need numbers serve as the basis for the updateof the Housing Element in each California city and county.Regulation: A rule or order prescribed for managing government.Rehabilitation: The upgrading of a building in previously dilapidated or substandard condition, forhuman habitation or use.RightofWay: A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation andintended to be occupied or currently occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmissionlines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary or storm sewer, or other similar uses.Riparian: Of, on, or relating to the banks of a natural watercourse.San Jacinto General Plan B12 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYRisk: The danger or degree of hazard or potential loss.SSCAG: See "Southern California Association of Governments".Second Dwelling Unit: A separate residential unit containing sleeping quarters and bathroom facilitiesindependent of the principal dwelling on the site.Section 8: A tenantbased rental assistance program that subsidizes a family’s rent in a privatelyowned house or apartment. The program is administered by local public housing authorities.Assistance payments are based on 30 percent of household annual income. Households withincomes of 50 percent or below the area median income are eligible to participate in the program.Seiche: An earthquakegenerated wave in an enclosed body of water such as a lake, reservoir, or bay.Seismic: Caused by or subject to earthquakes or earth vibrations.Sensitive Species: Includes those plant and animal species considered threatened or endangered bythe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the California Department of Fish and Game according toSection 3 of the Federal Endangered Species Act. Endangered any species in danger of extinctionthroughout all, or a significant portion of, its range. Threatened a species likely to become anendangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all, or a portion of, its range. Thesespecies are periodically listed in the Federal Register and are, therefore, referred to as "federally listed"species.Setback: A minimum horizontal distance between the building line and the lot line; or when abuttinga street, the minimum horizontal distance between the building line and the ultimate rightofway line.Sewer: Any pipe or conduit used to collect and carry away wastewater from the generating source to atreatment plant or discharge outfall.Site: A parcel of land used or intended for one use or a group of uses and having frontage on apublic or an approved private street. A lot.Slope: Land gradient described as the vertical rise divided by the horizontal run, and expressed inpercent.Soil: The unconsolidated material on the immediate surface of the earth created by natural forces thatserves as natural medium for growing land plants.Solid Waste: Unwanted or discarded material, including garbage with insufficient liquid content to befree flowing, generally disposed of in land fills or incinerated.San Jacinto General Plan B13 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYSouth Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): SCAQMD is the air pollution controldistrict for the area that includes the County of Riverside and portions of Los Angeles, Orange, andSan Bernardino counties.Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): The Southern California Association ofGovernments is a regional planning agency that encompasses six counties: Imperial; Riverside; SanBernardino; Orange; Los Angeles; and Ventura. SCAG is responsible for the preparation of theRegional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).Special District: A district created by act, petition, or vote of the residents fir a specific purpose thathas the power to levy taxes.Special Needs Groups: Those segments of the population which have a more difficult time findingdecent affordable housing due to special circumstances. Under State planning law, these specialneeds groups consist of seniors, disabled, large households, femaleheaded households with children,farmworkers, homeless, and students.Specific Plan: Under Article 8 of the Government Code (Section 65450 et. seq.), a legal tool fordetailed design and implementation of a defined portion of the area covered by a General Plan. Aspecific plan may include all detailed regulations, conditions, programs, and/or proposed legislationthat may be necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation of any General Planelement(s).Sphere of Influence: The probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local agency asdetermined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the County.Standards: (1) A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be complied withor satisfied. The California Government Code (Section 65302) requires that General Plans describe"standards". Examples of standards might include the number of acres of parkland per 1,000population that the community will attempt to acquire and improve. (2) Requirements in a zoningordinance that govern building and development as distinguished from use restrictions; for example,sitedesign regulations such as lot area, height limit, frontage, landscaping, and floor area ratio.Stationary Source: A nonmobile emitter of pollution.Structure: Anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground (excluding swimmingpools, fences, and walls used as fences).Subdivision: The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land that is the subject of an application forsubdivision.Subdivision Map Act: Division 2 (Sections 66410 et. seq.) of the California Government Code. Thisact vests in local legislative bodies the regulation and control of the design and improvement ofsubdivisions, including requirements fir tentative and final maps.Subsidence: The sudden sinking or gradual downward settling and compaction of soil and othersurface material with little or no horizontal motion. Subsidence may be caused by a variety of humanand natural activity, including earthquakes.San Jacinto General Plan B14 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYSubsidy (Housing): To assist by payment of a sum of money or by the granting of terms or favors thatreduce the need for monetary expenditures. Housing subsidies may take the forms of mortgageinterest deductions or tax credits from federal and/or state income taxes, sale or lease at less thanmarket value of land to be used for the construction of housing, payments to supplement a minimumaffordable rent, and the like.Substandard Housing: Housing that does not meet the minimum standards contained in the StateHousing Code (i.e. does not provide shelter, endangers the health, safety or wellbeing of occupants).Jurisdictions may adopt more stringent local definitions of substandard housing.TTopography: Configuration of a surface, including its relief and the position of natural and manmadefeatures.Townhouse: A dwelling unit occupying its own lot but which is physically attached to at least one otherdwelling unit.Transportation Demand Management (TDM): A strategy for reducing demand on the road system byreducing the number of vehicles using the roadways and/or increasing the number of persons pervehicle. TDM attempts to reduce the number of persons who drive alone on the roadway during thecommute period and to increase the number in carpools, vanpools, buses and trains, walking, andbiking. TDM can be an element of TSM (see below).Transportation Systems Management (TSM): Individual actions or comprehensive plans to reduce thenumber of vehicular trips generated by or attracted to new or existing development. TSM measuresattempt to reduce the number of vehicle trips by increasing bicycle or pedestrian trips or by expandingthe use of bus, transit, carpool, vanpool, or other high occupancy vehicles.Transit: The conveyance of persons or goods from one place to another by means of a local, publictransportation system.Transitional Housing: Transitional housing is temporary (often six months to two years) housing for ahomeless individual or family who is transitioning to permanent housing. Transitional housing oftenincludes a supportive services component (e.g. job skills training, rehabilitation counseling, etc.) toallow individuals to gain necessary life skills in support of independent living.Trip: A oneway journey that proceeds from an origin to a destination via a single mode oftransportation; the smallest unit of movement considered in transportation studies. Each trip has one"production end," (or originoften from home, but not always), and one "attraction end," (destination).UUnits AtRisk of Conversion: Housing units that are currently restricted to lowincome housing use andwill become unrestricted and possibly be lost as lowincome housing.San Jacinto General Plan B15 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): The cabinet level department of thefederal government responsible for housing, housing assistance, and urban development at thenational level. Housing programs administered through HUD include Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG), HOME and Section 8, among others.Use: The purpose for which land or structures are arranged, designed or intended, or for which eitherland or structures are, or may be, occupied or maintained. “Use” includes construction,establishment, maintenance, alteration, moving onto, enlargement, operation, or occupancy.VVariance: A modification of any specific provision of the Zoning Ordinance, granted by the City, aftera public hearing, in accordance with applicable sections of the Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose ofassuring that no property, because of special circumstances applicable to it, is deprived of privilegescommonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and district.Vegetation Communities: Unique groupings of plants determined primarily on elevation and climate.WWatercourse: Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert,drain, waterway, gully, ravine, or wash in which water flows in a definite channel, bed and banks.Includes any area adjacent thereto subject to inundation by reason of overflow or flood water.Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG): WRCOG is a council of governments thatrepresent 15 local jurisdictions in western Riverside County. WRCOG's mission is to provide avoluntary forum and structure to facilitate local governments to plan, coordinate, advocate, and whenappropriate, implement cooperative programs of a regional nature within western Riverside County, inorder to maintain and enhance quality of life for residents.Wetland: An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency andduration sufficient to support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soilconditions, commonly known as hydrophytic vegetation.XNo terms.YNo terms.San Jacinto General Plan B16 January 2006

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PLAN GLOSSARYZZoning: A police power measure, enacted primarily by units of local government, in which thecommunity is divided into districts or zones within which permitted and special uses are established asare regulations governing lot size, building bulk, placement, and other development standards.Requirements vary from district to district, but they must be uniform within the same district. Thezoning ordinance consists of a map and text.Zoning District: A geographic area of a city zoned with uniform regulations and requirements.Zoning Map: The officially adopted zoning map of the city specifying the location of zoning districtswithin all geographic areas of the city.San Jacinto General Plan B17 January 2006

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