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Planning 101 PresentationUntitledPLANNING COMMISSION Planning 101 David See Principal Planner Planning Services Building and Safety Community Preservation/Licensing 2 Building Division Code EnforcementCurrent & Advanced PlanningBusiness License Planning Information Team ADVANCED PLANNING/SPECIAL PROJECTS PLANNING INFORMATION CURRENT PLANNING General Plan and Zoning Code Regional Planning (SCAG and OCCOG) Development Projections (RHNA) CEQA Reviews (Internal and External) Flood Zone Administration Demographics General Plan City’s Master Plan for development Policy Statements – Text and Map Required by State Law Updated every 20 years Specific Plans Set of permitted land uses and development standards that apply to a specific geographic area (eg. Resort Area) Zoning Code Ordinance that implements General Plan policies Development Standards – Setbacks, Signs, and Parking SCAG Joint Powers Authority to address regional issues Encompasses six counties, 191 cities, and covers 38,000 sq. miles Develops regional transportation plans, growth forecasts and regional housing needs assessments, and air quality management plans OCCOG Orange County’s sub-regional planning organization Coordinate common governmental responsibilities RHNA Mandated by State Housing Law Used by cities in land use planning, prioritizing resource allocation, and deciding how to address future housing needs NEPA Signed into law in 1970 Fundamental shift toward a more environmentally balanced approach CEQA Adopted in California in 1970 Inform government decision makers and the public about the potential significant environmental impacts of proposed developments Identify ways that environmental impacts can be avoided or significantly reduced Prevent significant avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in the project through the use of alternatives and mitigation Disclose to the public the reason that an agency approved a project including all of its environmental impacts •Discretionary projects (CEQA) Tentative Tract or Parcel Maps General Plan Amendments Conditional Use Permits and Variances •Ministerial projects (no CEQA) Demolition permits Building permits Discretionary Projects Statutory or Categorical Exemption Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report (EIR) •Existing Facilities •Reconstruction •Small Structures •Minor Alterations to Land or Land Use •Actions by regulatory agencies for natural resources protection or protection of the environment •Surplus property sales •Land acquisition for wildlife conservation •Minor additions to schools •Minor land divisions •Transfer of ownership for parks Total of 33 categories (Classes) outlined in CEQA Guidelines •Purpose Include a project description To decide between a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or EIR Refine issues to be addressed in an EIR Once initial study is complete, a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration can be prepared if there is no substantial evidence of adverse effects on the environment If such findings cannot be made, then an EIR must be prepared Review Administrative Applications Conduct over the counter plan checks Review Business License applications for Zoning compliance Answer Planning and Zoning questions from homeowners, business owners, realtors and developers Manage Mills Act Program Consult with potential applicants Review Mills Act application requests Monitor on-going Mills Act contract compliance Manage on-call preservation consultant Collaborate with Historic Preservation Committee Attend bi-monthly meetings Report on on-going preservation activities Collaborate on annual compliance review Encourage Preservation Efforts Publicize Mills Act Program (mailers, video series) Review remodel plans for Historic/Contributor properties The City’s Business Assistance Program offers personalized assistance to any business processing plans for new construction, expansion or tenant improvements The City’s business concierge services are focused on: •Reducing compliance time •Reducing cost and increasing certainty •Building partnerships Planning Commission/ City Council Reviews of: •Conditional Use Permits •Variances •Subdivisions •General Plan Amendment • Rezonings Planning Commission Coordination Commission Meets Bi-Weekly (approximately 85 applications per year) Manage approved projects through construction General Plan and Zoning Compliance Permitted or Not Permitted? Discretionary vs. “By Right” Uses Compliance with Zoning Standards Parking Setbacks Building Height Landscaping and Open Space Architectural and Design Review General Plan policies Design Guidelines If use is allowed by-right, then a business license and any associated plans are reviewed over the counter or through a short plan check process If use is not allowed by-right, then it is considered discretionary, which means it is subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission or City Council Application Phase: Application and plans are reviewed over a 30- day period and determined to be “complete” or “incomplete” (per Permit Streamlining Act) Public Hearing Phase Typically takes five weeks to get to a hearing once an application is deemed “complete” and is ready to take to the Planning Commission. Seven member body appointed by City Council Responsible for reviewing discretionary land use applications Applications are considered at noticed public hearings held every other Monday at 5:00 p.m. In most cases, the Planning Commission’s decision is the final action taken Exceptions: General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, and Development Agreements which require City Council Action Decisions are subject to 10-day appeal Anaheim Resort Mobility Plan Affordable Housing/Density Bonus Group Homes Public Works 101 Economic Development PLANNING COMMISSION Planning 101 David See Principal Planner