FAQ Topic: Elements
Institutional & Open Space
Institutional & Open Space
Employment-generating
Mixed-Use
Residential
Low Density Residential (LR-7) The Low Density Residential designation applies to areas with low-rise residential neighborhoods characterized by single-family detached homes. This designation is intended to preserve and protect existing single-family neighborhoods, while allowing for new housing through accessory dwelling units. Maximum Density: 7 du/ac Typical Maximum Height: 2 stories Low-medium Density Residential (LMR-11) The … Continued
Density and Intensity Standards
As shown in Figure LU-4 (see page LU-16) and listed in Table LU-3 (see page LU-17), the General Plan provides the maximum density or intensity for each land use designation. The zoning code further refines these standards and prescribes additional regulations that affect a building’s form, character, and use. Residential Density Each residential land use … Continued
Additional Goals and Policies related to the Land Use Element Policy Framework [Table LU-1]
Table LU-2 Buildout Table (HTML version)
Existing1 Growth2 Buildout Planning Area Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Housing Units Building Sq.Ft.3 Jobs Specific Plan/Special Zoning 4,685 13,924,891 38,548 15,839 3,033,554 1,154 20,524 16,958,445 39,702 Adaptive Reuse Overlay Zone4 260 976,935 3,043 1,000 0 -476 1,260 976,935 2,567 Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan 136 140,348 294 -1 2,791 … Continued
Buildout
Table LU-2 reflects the reasonable long-term buildout potential for housing units, nonresidential building square footage, and jobs that could be generated by the overarching growth strategy and the Land Use Plan (Figure LU-1). While these estimates provide a tool to monitor growth in the City, the figures shown in Table LU-2 represent an informed but … Continued
Overarching Growth Strategy
The City’s growth strategy is to concentrate new growth opportunities into key parts of the city while maintaining and enhancing its existing neighborhoods, employment centers, and intact industrial centers. Seven planning areas, including specific plans and other special zoning areas adopted before this General Plan, have remaining development capacity. These areas are shown on Figure … Continued