1996-015 Regional Growth Management Checklist Resolution No. 96-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE CITY'S REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
SELF-CERTIFICATION CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL
OF THE CHECKLIST TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING AND GROWTH
MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD (SANDAG)
WHEREAS, Proposition C was approved by voters in November, 1988 and called for the
establishment of a Regional Planning and Growth Management Review Board and the preparation of a
Regional Growth Management Strategy; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG, serving as the Regional Planning and Growth Management Review
Board, prepared the Regional Growth Management Strategy, approved by voters in November, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas considered the Regional Growth Management Strategy on May
6, 1992 and recommended adoption of the Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Growth Management Strategy includes a self-certification process to
ensure consistency between the Strategy's Recommended Actions and the relevant plans, policies and
ordinances of local jurisdictions and regional agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas has completed the Consistency Checklist which provides a status
report regarding the consistency of its relevant plans, policies and ordinances with the Strategy's
Recommended Actions, and information regarding the region's progress towards achieving the Quality
Standards and Objectives; and of Life
Checklist. WHEREAS, on March 28, 1996 the City Council held a public hearing on the Consistency
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the City's
Regional Growth Management Strategy Self-Certification Consistency Checklist and authorizes transmittal of
the Checklist to the Regional Planning and Growth Management Review Board (SANDAG), and agrees to
take the actions identified therein to achieve consistency with the Strategy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1996 by the following vote, to wit:
AmS: Aspell, Bond, Davis, DuVivier, Hano
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: None
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LOCAL/REGIONAL CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
FOR THE
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
AND CONGESTION MANAGE]VIENT PROGRAM
October 1995
This checklist is to be used by local and regional agencies to determine the consistency of their general and
community plans, policies and regulations/ordinances with the Regional Growth Management Strategy and
Congestion Management Program. It will also be used to monitor implementation of the recommended
actions and the achievement of the quality of life standards and objectives. Local and regional agencies will
describe what actions they have taken or will take to achieve consistency with the Strategy and evaluate
their performance with respect to the quality of life standards and objectives.
The questions are organized according to the nine quality of life factors as follows:
· Air Quality and Transportation/Congestion Management
Regional Trip Reduction Program
Transportation Capacity Expansion to Help Provide Alternatives to Driving Alone/Transit
Performance Standards
Land Use Actions/Level of Service Standards for Arterials and Freeways
Transportation System Management
· Water
· Sewage Treatment
· Sensitive Lands and Open Space Preservation and Protection
· Solid Waste Management
· HaTardous Waste Management
· Housing
· Energy
· Land Use Distribution
· Economic Prosperity (There are no questions related to the Economic Prosperity Strategy that are the
responsibility of the cities or County. SANDAG is responsible for monitorin~ the status of the region's
economy as described in the Strategy.)
The questions are categorized according to the parties responsible for answering them; i.e., the cities
and the County, the transit beards, the County Water Authority, etc. The ~tansportation questions
have also been designed to enable the cities and County to self-certify conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) requirements.
Guidelines to help answer the open space/sensitive lands questions are also included (Attachment 1).
These guidelines are derived fi.om the Del'tuition of Regionally Significant Open Space and may be
used, if a.jurisdiction wishes, to provide more specific information about its open space and sensitive
lands regulations.
There are two types of questions in the Checklist: self-certification questions and monitoring
questions. The self-certification questions precede the monitoring questions in each section and
compose the information presented to the Board of Directors on the region's self-certification status.
The monitoring questions are noted with an asterisk (*), and are intended to provide SANDAG with
information to monitor the region's progress toward achieving self-certification and implementing the
Strategy. The responsible agency should answer the questions by checking "Yes," "No" or ''Not
Applicable," or by providing the requested information and noting its source. A question is included
(except in the Energy and Land Use Distribution Element sections) which allows agencies to note if
compliance was achieved in a previous year.
· A "Yes" answer indicates consistency with the Strategy, and should be documented by noting the
ordinance number and date of adoption, the element of the General/Community Plan(s), or other
policy or regulation.
· A "No" answer indicates inconsistency with the Strategy, and requires the reporting agency to
indicate what actions will be taken, and a schedule to achieve consistency.
· A ''Not Applicable" answer should be used when the question does not apply to a particular
agency. Each question is followed by a line where "Yes" answers can be documented, and several
lines for comments or explanations. If more space is needed to explain a "No" or "Not
Applicable" answer, please attach additional sheets. Explanations should be provided for all
answers.
A list of the documents which can be used in answering the checklist questions is attached
(Attachment 2). Copies of these documents are available from SANDAG.
AIR QUALITY AND TRANSPORTATION/CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
Transportation Capacity Expansion to Help Provide Alternatives to Driving Alone/Transit Performance
Standards
1. Docs your General/Community Plan(s) identify existing and proposed bicycle facilities and
coordinate with other bicycle facility projects included in the current RTP and Regional
Transportation Improvement Program?
Yes X No __ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: The City of Encinitas General Plan Circulation Element, Figure 7 "Bikeway
Facilities" and The City of Encinitas Master Bikeway Plan.
* 2. List the total number of miles of bicycle facilities by type (Class 1 Bike Path, Class 2 Bike Lane and
Class 3 Bike Route) that have been built in your jurisdiction and the number built during the last two
years.
Documentation: The Master Bikeway Plan identifies the number of miles of planned or
existing bicycle facilities as follows: 7 miles of Class I bike paths, 29 miles of Class 2 bike
lanes, and 13 miles of Class 3 bike routes. There were no new bicycle facilities built during
the last two years.
* 3. How many park-and-ride spaces are located within your jurisdiction, and how many additional
spaces were provided in the last two years?
Documentation: The City of Encinitas has a total of 270 park-and-fide spaces. A lot located
at I-5 and Birmingham Dr. has 35 spaces and the new Encinitas Transit Station has 235
spaces. The 235 spaces at the transit station were added within the last 2 years.
4. Are the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes shown in the current Regional Transportation Plan
(RTP) along local streets and roads located in your jurisdiction shown in your General/Community
Plan(s)? Note: This currently applies only to National City and the City of San Diego.
Yes No Not Applicable X
Regional Trip Reduction Program '
5. Has your jurisdiction adopted the Model Regional Trip Reduction Ordinance or an equivalent
ordinance which extends beyond the requirements of the APCD's county-wide Emergency Traffic
Abatement Program.
Yes No X Not Applicable
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(Note: The U.S. EPA, in 1994, reclassified the San Diego region from a "severe" non-attainment for
ozone to "serious." This change removed the federal Clean Air Act requirements for an employer
Commute ordinance. The California Congestion Management Program (CMP) statutes require that
each city and the County adopt and implement a Trip Reduction Ordinance. In the absence of the
federal requirement, the present county-wide Emergency Traffic Abatement Program would meet
the minimum requirements of the CMP statutes. Jurisdictions which have adopted trip reduction
ordinances beyond the county-wide traffic abatement program should check "yes" here.)
Comments: The City of Encinitas has not adopted a separate trip reduction ordinance.
However the city intends to comply with any requirement of the Congestion Management
Program.
' Land Use Actions/Level of Service Standards for Arterials and Freeways
6. Are the traffic level of service objectives contained in your General/Community Plan(s) equal to or
better than those specified in the Strategy, i.e., LOS "D" for the freeways and the Regional Arterial
System identified in the 1990 RTP?
Yes X No Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year_lg_9.Z.
Documentation: City of Encinitas General Plan Circulation Element, Policies 1.2 and 1.3.
7. Has a traffic forecast been prepared based on the land uses and circulation system contained in the
General/Community Plan(s)?
Yes X No Not Applicable __
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~1992
Documentation: Austin-Faust Associates, 1988 - "Encinitas General Plan Traffic Analysis"
(Revised 5/92) The City of Encinitas is expecting to update the existing Encinitas Traffic
Analysis Model (ETAM) in the summer of 1996 in conjunction with SANDAG's approved
traffic forecasting model.
8. Do your traffic forecasts make use of a SANDAG-approved traffic forecasting model and
incorporate S ' '
ANDAG s Regional Growth Forecasts as a uniform benchmark for population and land
use data? Note: This is a requirement of the CMP statutes.
Yes X No Not Applicable _
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year..1.9_.92
Documentation: Austin-Faust Associates, 1988 - "Encinitas General Plan Traffic Analysis"
(Revised 5/92)
Comments: The Encinitas Traffic Analysis Model (ETAM) utilizes data provided by
SANDAG and includes the updated land use assumptions for San Diego County. The City of
Encinitas is expecting to update the existing ETAM in the summer of 1996 in conjunction
with SANDAG's approved traffic forecasting model.
9. Is the projected future level of service on the regional arterial system routes consistent with the level
of service objective "D" in the Strateg~?
NOTE: Ifa roadway will not be able to meet the Strategy's regional level of service objectives for
specific reasons such as preservation of landscaping, inadequate room to widen, or other overriding
considerations, these exceptions should be explained.
Yes No X* Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: The City of Encinitas General Plan Circulation Element - Figure 2, Table 3.
"Encinitas Traffic Model and Data Base Description", Austin-Foust Associates, Inc.,
September, 1993. (Expected to be updated in mid-1996 in conjunction with SANDAG's
approved traffic forecasting model.)
*Comments: The table below identifies the regional arterial route segments found within
Encinitas and their projected Average Dally Trip volumes (ADT) and Levels of Service
(LOS):
Projected Volume Max. Projected Level of
Road Segment (ADT) Service (LOS)
El Camino Real from Garden View 58,000 D
.Road to Mountain Vista Drive
Encinitus Blvd. from 1st St. to El 38,000 D
Camino Real
Leucadia Blvd. from 1st St. to El 35,000 D
Camino Real
Manchester Ave. to El Camino Real 52,000 D/E
Olivenhain Rd. to Rancho Santa Fe 47,000 D
The City of Encinitas updated its traffic model in late 1992, resulting in increased traffic volumes
projected for the Manchester Ave. to El Camino Real segment. Most of this increase is attributable
to assumptions made for the future expansion of Mira Costa College. The college's master plan
estimates that it will serve SOme 6,900 students at this campus, representing a significant increase
above previous assumptions. The revised traffic model projects that this road segment will exceed
the General Plan LOS D standard of 51,200 ADT's by about 800 trips, thus reducing it to LOS E.
**Note: The General Plan designates this segment of Manchester Avenue as a "Limited Facility"
Prime Arterial, recognizing the constraints placed on future capacity expansion due to the adjacent
San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Preserve. Therefore the ability to mitigate future traffic impacts
will be somewhat limited.
10. Does your jurisdiction have a program(s) to achieve the traffic level of service objectives identified
in the Strategy?
Yes X No .. Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: City of Encinitas General Plan Circulation Element, Table 2 - "Standards of
Roadway Levels of Service" and Table 3 - "Roadway Capacity Standards."
11. Has your agency adopted and implemanted a process to evaluate and mitigate the traffic impacts of
large projects on the regional transportation system, including the level of service standards and
objectives of the CMP and Strategy? (The definition of a "large" project as described in the CMP is
any project that upon its completion would be expected to generate either an equivalent of 2,400 or
more average daily trips or 200 or more peak hour vehicle trips.) Note: The CMP statutes require
that each city and the County adopt and implement a program to analyze the impacts of land use
decisions, including mitigation costs, on the regional transportation system.
Yes X No __ Not Applicable __
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. YearA994
Documentation: City of Encinitas "City/CEQA Environmental Guidelines" - Appendix F
rojects Requiring Enhanced Traffic Analysis."
Comments: The City of Encinitas amended its City/CEQA Guidelines (Resolution No. 92-
77, 11/21/92) to incorporate a process for evaluating impacts "large" projects may have on
the regional transportation system according to the requirements of the Congestion
Management Program (CMP) and Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS).
12. Does the process include the traffic impacts on all freeways and the regional arterial system affected
by the project (including arterials and freeways in adjacent jurisdictions)?
Yes X No .. Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1994
Documentation: City of Encinitas "City/CEQA Environmental Guidelines" - Appendix F
~Jects Keqmrmg Enhanced Traffic Analysis."
Comments: See response to question gl 1 above.
13. Docs the process consider existing and future planned land uses, and reasonably foreseen projects
within the jurisdiction, and adjoining jurisdictions?
Yes X No _. Not Applicable ..
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1994
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Documentation: City of Encinitas "City/CEQA Environmental Guidelines" - Appendix F
"Projects Requiring Enhanced Traffic Analysis."
Comments: See response to question #11 above.
14. Does your agency prepare and adopt CMP Deficiency Plans for any state highway or CMP principal
arterials within your jurisdiction that are forecast to fall below the CMP music level of service
standards? Note: The development and adoption of Deficieocy Plans is a requirement of the CMP
statutes.
Yes X No Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1994
Comments: The City has not yet needed to prepare and adopt a CMP Deficiency Plan, but
will comply with the CMP statutes as appropriate.
* 15. Is the existing traffic level of service on the regional arterial system routes in your jurisdiction
consistent with the Strategy's level of service objective of LOS "D"?
Note: If a roadway does not meet the Strategy's regional level of service objectives for specific
reasons such as preservation of landscaping, inadequate room to widen, or other ovelxiding
considerations, these exceptions should be explained.
Yes No X* Not Applicable
Documentation: 1995 City °f Eneinitas Engineering Services Department Traffic Counts.
The City of Encinitas General Plan Circulation Element - Figure 2, Table 3. "Encinitas
Traffic Model and Data Base Description", Austin-Foust A~sociates, Inc., November 1992.
Comments: The City of Encinitas Engineering Services Department conducted a Traffic
Count Study in 1995 which indicated that the Manchester Ave. road segment from I-5 to El
Camino Real (currently classified as an augmented 2-lane road) carries 26,700 ADT,
exceeding the LOS D threshold of 18,000 ADT for a roadway of this classification. *Note:
The General Plan designates this segment of Manchester Avenue as a "Limited Facility
Prime Arterial" recognizing the constraints placed on future capacity expansion due to the
adjacent San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Preserve. Therefore the ability to mitigate future
tra~c impacts will be somewhat limited.
Transportation System Management
16. Is there a plan in place to optimize the traffic signals in your jurisdiction to improve traffic flow
through a centralized traffic control system?
Yes X No .. Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
* 17. What is the status of the traffic signal optimization plan?
Comments: Signal optimization is reviewed and re-calibrated on an annual basis.
OPTICOM units are installed as new traffic signals are placed in service.
Miscellaneous
18. Have the recommendations included in regional transportation studies (e.g., the Route 78 Corridor
Study and Mid-County Transportation Study) been incorporated into local general plans?
NOTE: The recommendations in these studies do not apply to all jurisdictiuns.
Yes __ No __ Not Applicable X*
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: Encinitas City Council Resolution No. 93-50.
Comments: The Mid-County Transportation Study deferred any recommendations pending
the City of Encinitas' action related to Highway SA-680. In August, 1993, the Encinitas City
Council deleted SA-680 from the City's Circulation Element with approval of Resolution No.
93-50. In November, 1995, the County of San Diego deleted SA-680 from their Circulation
Element with approval of San Diego County Resolution No. 95-398. The City of Encinitns
intends to participate in any future mid-county transportation studies as appropriate.
WATER
Water Supply
19. Has a water reclamation ordinance based on the County Water Authority's model ordinance been
adopted?
Yes X No .. Not Applicable __
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was reported
to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year
Documentation: San Dieguito Water District Ordinance No. 94-01, 10/19/94, "An Ordinance
of the San Dieguito Water District Mandating Reclaimed Water"
Olivenhain Water District Ordinance No. 173, 9/15/88, "An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Mandating Reclaimed Water" and
Ordinance No. 175, 3/16/89. "An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Olivenhain
Municipal Water District Establishing Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed Water within the
OMWD service area."
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Comments: San Dieguito Water District has adopted an ordinance mandating the use of
reclaimed water. The District will soon be adopting the County Water Authority model rules
and regulations pertaining to reclaimed water. Reclaimed water should become available to
San Dieguito Water District customers by the middle of 1997. The Olivenhain Municipal
Water District does not have a date set yet for when reclaimed water will become available to
Olivanhain Water District customers.
20. Has the State Department of Water Resources model xeriscape ordinance, or an equivalent
ordinance, been adopted for all new construction? (This also applies to landscaping for single-
family residential units installed by developers prior to occupancy.)
Yes X No Not Applicable _.
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~1994
Documentation: City of Encinitas "Water Efficient Landscape Irrigation Ordinance" adopted
1/13/93 (Ord. No. 92-40).
21. Have your local plumbing requirements been amended to be in compliance with the minimum state
requirements for water conservation?
Yes X No Not Applicable _
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year_l.9_92
Documentation: City of Encinitas Ordinance No. 90-28.
Comments: The City of Encinitas adopted the State Uniform Plumbing Code by reference in
the Municipal Code. The Municipal Code was amended (Ord. No. 90-28) to require the
installation of low water use f~xtures in new construction.
22. Has an ordinance been adopted to ensure that a sufficient supply of water is available for'
development dependent on groundwater and that groundwater supplies will not be overdrafied?
(This question applies only to those .jurisdictions with development that is dependent on
groundwater.)
Yes ~ No Not Applicable X
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Comments: The water agencies within the City of Encinitas do not depend on groundwater.
23. Have the Best Management Practices (water conservation and demand management programs and
projects) contained in the CWA's Water Resources Plan been implemented?
Yes X No _ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in whic'
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Y~ear 1994 h it was
_pn.o 16/o°
Comments: All 16 Best Management Practices (BMP's) have been implemented by the San
Dieguito Water District and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District.
24. Has the County incorporated the short-term emergency water agreements and intemgency
connections between water agencies into the Emergency Water Annex of the San Diego County
Emergency Plan?
Yes 2{ No Not Applicable __
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Comments: The agreements incorporated into the Emergency Water Annex were adopted by
the County Water Authority on 8/13/92 and were circulated to all City's water districts for
consideration and adoption. The San Diegnito and Olivenhaln Municipal Water Districts
adopted the emergency water agreements in December, 1994.
WATER QUALII¥
Sewage Treatment
25. Does your jurisdiction have guaranteed sewage treatment capacity, or does it contract with another
agency for capacity, prior to approving development projects.
Yes X No __ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEIPA).
SENSITIVE LANDS AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
Guidelines for answering the questions below are provided in Attachment 1. Information may be provided
for each item in the guidelines, but provision of this additional information about sensitive lands/open
space regulations is optional.
26. Have ordinances been adopted that are consistent with the recommendations contained in the
Strategy's Def'mition of Regionally Significant Open Space for:
a) Steep slopq~.$
Yes X No Not Applicable __
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1992
Documentation: City of Encinitas Municipal Code Section 30.34.030: "Hillside/Inland Bluff
Overlay Zone" and Code Chapter 23.24: "Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control."
b)
Yes X No Not Applicable ..
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~
Documentation: City of Encinitas General Plan Land Use Policy 8.2, Municipal Code Section
30.34.040: "Floodplain Overlay Zone," Code Chapter 23.40: "Floodplain Management
Re lation" an"
gu d Floodlnsurance Studyfor the City ofEncinitas" (May 20, 1986),FEMA.
c)
Yes X No __ Not Applicable ..
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~
Documentation: City of Encinitas General Plan Policies 10.6, 10.9 and I0.10, City of
Encinitas Municipal Code Section 30.34.040B(3): "Wetlands" and Code Chapter 23.24:
raa~ng, t:roston, and Sediment Control."
27. Are actions being taken to acquire lands within your jurisdiction designated in your
General/Community Plan(s) for regional parks?
Yes X No __ Not Applicable .
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year_]..9..9_2.
Documentation: The County of San Diego maintains a number of large open space areas
within the City of Encinitas including Quail Botanical Gardens, Magdelena Ecke Park, and
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve.
Comments: Although the City of Encinitas has limited vacant areas large enough for new
regional parks, the General Plan Recreation Element - "Regional Parks/Resources" addresses
the preservation and maintenance of regionally siguifieant park areas such as beaches, water
areas, and botanical gardens.
* 28. How many acres of regional open space parks exist in your jurisdiction in accordance with the
Defmition of Regionally Significant Open Space? (Please list parks and acreages.)
Documentation: The Racreation Element TechnicalReport (December 15, 1987).
Comments: There are three county-owned or operated regional parks within the City of
Encinitas:
1. ~ 25 acres. This park is res~xicted to the active maintenance of
native and exotic plants.
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2. M~hll~&Jla.22~ 30 acres. This park is maintained as an ecological open
space/preserve area.
3. San Elijo Lagoon Ecolo~icca Res~rv,,. 800 acres. This park is an ecological reserve nature
preserve and there are no plans for any active recreational facilities other than a visitor center,
and hiking and equestrian trails located either within or adjacent to the reserve.
29. Are actions being taken to encourage the preservation of agricultural uses and rural lands?
Yes X No ~ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year .J~.2_
Documentation: City of Encinitas General Plan Resource Management Policies 11.1 through
11.16, 12.1 and 12.2.
Comments: In addition to the documentation noted above, the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan
designates approximately 124-136 acres* for continued agricultural operations for the Ecke
Poinsettia Ranch.
*(Under Land Use Alternative A of the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan, 136.4 acres are
designated for agricultural uses, under Alternative B, 123.5 acres are designated.)
* 30. List the current and proposed funding sources/programs being used to acquire/protect sensitive
lands, and regional parks and open space.
Documentation: City °f Encinitas General Plan Resoume Management Elemant.
Comments: The City of Encinitas acquires open space through dedications of land
conservation or easements in association with development projects.
31. Have coastal jurisdictions incorporated the following three objectives from the Shoreline
Preservation Strategy into their Local Coastal plans. The objectives can be modified by each
jurisdiction to reflect its participation in a cooperative, regionwide program.
a) Manage the region's shoreline to provide environmental quality, recreation and property
protection.
b) Develop and carry out a cost-effective combination of shoreline management tactics that will
have a positive impact on the region's economy.
c) Develop a program to pay for the shoreline management strategy which equitably allocates
costs throughout the region, and among local, state and federal sources.
Yes X No . Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year 1994
Documentation: The City incorporated the Shoreline Preservation Strategy objectives into the
General Plan on 3/9/94. It is also part of the City of Encinitas Local Coastal Program,
effectively certified on 5/11/95.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
32. Has a Source Reduction and Recycling Element been adopted to achieve the 25 percent reduction by
1995, and 50 percent reduction by 2000 goals of AB 939 as a part of the county's Integrated Waste
Management Plan?
Yes X No Not Applicable _
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~
* 33. Estimate the percentage of solid waste diverted in the past two years.
Documentation: Solana Recyclers (October 94 to September 95), Mashbum Waste &
Recycling Services, Inc. (December 94 to November 95)
Comments: For the most recent 12-month period, there was an estimated 17,665 tons of solid
waste diverted from the landfill. This includes waste diverted by curbside and drop off
recycling, including green waste. It does not include hazardous waste diversion amounts.
34. Has a Household Hazardous Waste Element which meets the requirements of AB 939 been
adopted?
Yes X No _ Not Applicable _
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year _1~..~2_
*35. Estimate the percentage of Household Hazardous Waste diverted in the past two years.
Documentation: County of San Diego, Household Hazardous Material Program Summary for
FY 94/95.
Comments: The County of San Diego reports that a countywide total of 446,071 pounds of
HHW were collected in FY 94/95. The City of Encinitas is an active participant in the county
HI-BV program.
36. Have any permanent Household Hazardous Waste collection facilities been located in your
jurisdiction?
Yes _ No _X Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year
/0
Comments: The City has no established permanent HHW collection facilities. The City
participates in the County Household H~Tu~ous Waste Program. The County has plans to site
three additional permanent facilities (one is partially established in Vista) for a total of 5
permanent facilities. The City of Eocinitas continues to participate actively in promoting
collection events. In January 1995, there was a collection event held in Encinitas and a second
regional event held in San Marcos in March, 1995.
37. Has the Siting Element for solid waste disposal facilities required by AB 939 been approved? (The
Siting Element is required to be approved by the County of San Diego and a majority of the cities by
the beginning of 1994.)
Yes _ No X Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year
Documentation: County of San Diego Integrated Waste Management Plan, Final ~
November 1995.
Comments: The County of San Diego is taking the lead in developing the Siting Element.
The Final Draft of the Siting Element was adopted by SANDAG (acting as the Local Task
Force) in February, 1996. The City of Encinitas will consider the Siting Element in April,
1996.
~ARDoUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Cities and Coun .ty
38. Has the San Diego County Hazardous Waste Management Plan or an equivalent been adopted as
required by state law?
Yes X No Not Applicable ..
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year .].9..9_2
39. Have facility siting criteria that are consistent with the Sun Diego County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan been adopted?
Yes X No Not Applicable .
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year..].9.9_2_
40. Has a procedure to process permits on a case-by-case basis (e.g., Conditional Use Permit) been
established for siting hazardous waste facilities?
Yes . X No __ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year
/O /.5',3
41. Are the Southern California HaTardous Waste Management Plan and intergovernmental agreements
and incentives programs being used in the evaluation of facility proposals?
Yes .. No . Not Applicable X
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and incinde any new information, if applicable. Year.
Documentation: San Diego County HaTardous Waste Management Plan.
Comments: The City has never received any applications or proposals for a hazardous waste
facility.
42. Is your jurisdiction, with the assistance of the County of San Diego, working with the privat~ sector
to provide information, technical assistance and incentives to achieve the 30 poreent waste
minimization goal of thc Plan?
Yes X No Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~
Documentation: San Diego County HWMP
* 43. How many hazardous waste facilities have been sited in your jurisdiction? One (large size) to five
(small size) facilities should be sited to meet San Diego's hazardous waste management needs by the
year 2000.
None.
Comments: Sec answer to question #36.
HOUSING
44. Has the Housing Element of your General Plan been updated as required by State law?
Yes X No . Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and docUmented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ._1~.9.2_
45. Has your Housing Element been found to be in substantial compliance with state law?
Yes X No -. Not Applicable .
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year ~
· lQ 15'z/
46. Does your Housing Element include the regional share objective from the Regional Housing Needs
Statement which indicates the number of new units needed by July, 1996 for all economic segments
of the community consistent with state law?.
Yes X No Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year_19.9_2,_
47. Does your Housing Element contain policies to achieve the regional share objective for all
economic segments of the community consistent with state/aw?
Yes X No Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year..19_9_2_
* 48. What was your jurisdiction's progress toward meeting the regional share objective during the past
two years? Please note the number of units constructed by income level.
Documentation: Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Oct. 1995.
Comments: The table below summarizes the progress the City of Encinitas has made in
meeting the regional share goal (from July, 1990 through July, 1995).
Income 5-Year Need Units Added Remaining
Category 1990-95 Through 7/95 Need
Very Low 323 27 296
Low 239 46 193
Moderate 295 83 212
Above Moderate 549 303 246
TOTAL 1,406 459 947
49. Does your Housing Element include the fair share objective from the Regional Housing Needs
Statement which indicates how many new and existing lower income households should be assisted
by July, 19967
Yes X No Not Applicable _
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year .19.9_2_
50. Does your Housing Element contain policies to achieve the fair share objective?
Yes X No . Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in whie it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Y~a~_19_9.2. h
* 51. What was yourjurisdiction's progress toward meeting the fair share objectives in the past two years?
Please note the number of households assisted.
Documentation: Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Oct. 1995. (Please see table below.)
Income Category # of Households # of Households TOTAL
., Assisted in 1994 Assisted in 1995
Extremely Low 1 2 3
Very Low 14 25 39
Low 24 31 55
TOTAL 39 58 97
52. Has a Consolidated Plan been prepared and approved for your jurisdiction?
Yes X No ~ Not Applicable
If compliance has been previously achieved and documented, enter the year in which it was
reported to SANDAG, and include any new information, if applicable. Year__
Documentation: City of Encinitas Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan for Housing and
Community Development Programs, 1995-2000, May 1995.
ENERGY
Cities and CounW
53. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Clean Cities/Green Fleets program to encourage use of high-
efficianey, low-emiss on vehicles?
Yes . No X Not Applicable
54. Has your jurisdiction participated in establishment of alternate fueling/charging stations?
Yes . No X Not Applicable _
55. Has your jurisdiction converted existing vehicles or purchased new or replacement vehicles with
alternative fuels/technologies?
Yes X No Not Applicable
Comments: The City of Encinitas purchased 2 pickups in 1994 that were converted to NGV.
56. Do your General Plan and development codes include energy-efficient site design
policies/standards7
Yes X No Not Applicable -.
Documentation: Encinitas General Plan Resource Management Element, Policies 15.1-15.3,
State Title 24 Sections 1-6.
57. Has your jurisdiction established or modified energy accounting systems to explicitly track energy
use and expenses for local public buildings and operations?
Yes .. No X Not Applicable
58. Has your jurisdiction identified energy efficiency opportunities, and implemented such projects in
its public buildings and operations and maintenance activities?
Yes X No .. Not Applicable __
Documentation: Building plans for Encinitas Civic Center
Comments: The City moved into its newly remodeled City Hall/Civic Center in December
1992. The remodel project included several energy efficiency projects such as lighting and
I-IVAC. When other opportunities arise the City pursues energy efficiency projects.
LAND USE DISTRIBUTION ELEMENT
59. Does your jurisdiction have one or more transit focus areas?
Yes X No ~ Not Applicable.
Documentation: The Encinitas Transit Station (Commuter Rail and Bus Service)
60. Does your jurisdiction have one or more employment areas of 1,000 acres or more?
Yes . No X Not Applicable
61. Is the General/Community Plan for these transit focus areas consistent with the Land Use
Distribution Element? Ifyas, do not answer question 62.
Yes X No ~ Not Applicable _
Documentation: The Downtown Encinitas Specific Plan (adopted 2/9/94, Ord. No. 94-02).
62. Has the general and/or community plan been updated in the past two years?
Yes No _ Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
63. If a general/community plan was updated, did that planning process:
a) evaluate at least one alternative in which the intensity of development proposed in the transit
focus areas equal or exceed the intensities indicated in the Land Use Distribution Element;
Yes .. No _. Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
b) evaluate at least one alternative that would encourage the development of mixed use cores in
the transit focus areas and other community centers;
Yes ~ No Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
c) consider at least one alternative that would decrease allowed intensities in areas outside of
tnmsit focus areas or in areas not served by an urban level of transit service;
Yes ~ No __ Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
d) evaluate at least one alternative that would encourage the development of housing and
appropriate supporting facilities in employment areas of more than 1,000 acres;
Yes No ~ Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
e) adopt changes to bring the updated plan(s) into conformance with the Land Use Distribution
Element, consistent with the availability of public services (including schools and local
parks)?
Yes No Not Applicable X (Answered "Yes" to #61.)
64. During the past two years:
a) How many projects in the transit focus area have been subject to discretionary review?
3 projects.
Documentation: City of Encinitas Planning and Zoning Database.
Comments:
1. "25 East E" - Retail Clothing/Coffee House
2. harkey s - Expansion of ex~stmg eating and ~inking establishment.
oxy s - Expansion of existing eating and drinking establishment.
b) How many of these projects conform with the Land Use Dislribution Element?
Comments: All 3 projects are consistent with the LUDE.
65. During the past two years:
a) How many acres of vacant land have been approved for development (final subdivision map
or building permit)?
Sixteen individual projects totaling 138 acres of vacant land have been approved for building
Documentation: City of Encintias Planning & Zoning Database.
Comments: These are projects that obtained building permits within the last 2 years.
b) How much of this land had a high natural habitat value? None.*
*Comments: The Home Depot project was approved under a 55.4-acre Specific Plan. The
total developable area is 12.5 acres, with the remaining 43.2 acres preserved as open space.
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66. Does your jurisdiction have:
a) zoning classifications and subdivision regulations that encourage mixed use developments and
higher intensities in transit focus areas;
Yes X No Not Applicable
Documentation: The Downtown Eneinitas Specific Plan and The Encinitas Ranch Specific
Plan.
b) street and road standards that are consistent with the policies of the Land Use Distribution
Element (unless there are no tracts of developable land large enough to require new slreets or
alleys); and
Yes X No., Not Applicable
Documentation: The Downtown Encinitas Specific Plan and The Encinitas Ranch Specific
Plan.
c. design guidelines for development that are consistent with the policies of the Land Use
Distribution Element?
Yes X No _,, Not Applicable ,
Documentation: The Downtown Encinitas Specific Plan and The Encinitas Ranch Specific
Plan.
A'ITACH~ I
Guidelines for Responding
to the
Regional Growth Management Strateg~
Consistency Checklist
SENSITIVE LANDS PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PROTECTION
1. Have ordinances been adopted which require the consistent treatment of steep Slopes, floodplains,
and wetlands as specified in the Definition of Regionally Significant Open Space? Please provide
documentation for each response.
Steep Siope~
Ordinance should include the following elements:
a. Intent - topography and native vegetation should be preserved.
b. Der'tuition - review development on 25% or greater slopes; optional threshold - height of 2:5
feet and 200 cubic yards excavation.
e. Grading, grubbing, and clearing permit required (some exemptions allowed). Indicate if
conflicts with fuel management requirements have been resolved, working with the fire
department or local fire district.
d. Zoning - lower density or density transfer to recognize steepness; hillside review -- local
agency's guidelines; consider landscape ordinance.
Specific Requirements: design guidelines; encroachment limitations; natural appearance of
manufactured slopes following landscaping; open space easement or similar; penalty for
violations.
Consider monitoring and maintenance requirements.
Floodplains
a. Has the agency adopted an ordinance requiring conformance with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) regulations to protect life and propetW?
b. Has the agency adopted other ordinances, including a statement of intent to further protect the
oodplams enwronmental values, and ensuring that the following concerns are addressed:
Does the ordinance require a hydraulics study which limits encroachment into the floodplain
so that:
(1) The 100-year floodflow will not exceed 6 feet per second (considered a non-credible
velocity, which does not require riprap) at the ~ fringe;
(2) The 1 O-year low-flow channel will not be reduced; and
(3) Existing riparian growth will be accommodated in the study.
Docs the ordinance(s) set forth additional requirements, including:
(1) Concrete or riprap channels will be permitted only to protect existing buildings;
(2) Floodplain fill should be limited so that the water surface will not increase along any
of the following rivers: San Luis Rey, San Dieguito, San Diego, Swectwater, and
Otay;
(3) Floodway buffers will be required (San Diego County uses 15% of the floodway
width, with 100 feet maximum); and
(4) Wetlands and other environmental values will be protected.
Has the agency mapped floodplains other than those included on the FEMA maps?
Has the agency adopted an ordinance allowing only limited'uses in floodplains?
Wetlands
a. Has the agency adopted the wetlands definition used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
shown on the National Wetlands Inventory maps, and included in the Definition of
Regionally Significant Open Space?
Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table
is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this
classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following three attributes: (1) at least
periodically, the land supports predominantly hydrophytes; (2) the substrate is predominantly
undrained hydric soil; and (3) the substrate is nonsoil and is saturated at some time during the
growing season.
b. Has the agency adopted an ordinance(s) which addresses the preservation and protection of
wetlands that includes:
(1) A statement of intent that, at a minimum, there should be no net loss of wetlands
acreage or value, and that a net gain is the long-term goal;
(2) The wetlands definition as stated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
(3) Review requirements for all proposed projects involving wetlands, using the 100-year
floodplain and the National Wetlands Inventory maps tb assist in their identification;
(4) Grading, grubbing, and clearing requirements as part of the local grading ordinance, to
ensure no destruction of wetlands or wetlands values occurs; and
(5) A requirement for a significant buffer, usually 100-feet minimum, around each
wetland to protect and maintain the wetland values.
2. Are actions being taken to acquire lands within your jurisdiction designated in your General
Plan/Community Plans(s) for regional open space parks? Please
open space parks contained in the Definition if necessary, correct the information on regional
a. Has the agency adopted a policy or ordinance to permit poblie access to major portions of
regional open space parks, while preserving the natural features?
b. Has the agency acquired Bureau of Land Management parcels and improved access to them
and provided trails as required by BLM?
c. Has the agency adopted a policy or ordinance to ensure "urban greenways" within the
Community?
d. Have such "greenways. been identified on the general plan or the open space element map?
3. Are actions being taken to encourage the preservation of agricultural uses and rural lands?
a. Has the agency adopted an ordinance(s) that establishes an urban boundary beyond which
urban services will not be provided in order to protect rural/agricultural areas?
b. Does the agency enCourage establishment and continuation of Williamson Act Contracts?
c. Does the agency indicate "agricultural preserves" on the general plan map?
d. Does the agricultural zoning (if any) permit farm worker housing, packing houses, and other
agricultural activities?
e. Does the agency encourage agricultural use of reclaimed water -- by pricing policy, other?
f. Does ~he agency require a condition notifying buyers of a farm adjacent to a new
subdivision? Or distribute "right to farm" information to adjacent buyers?
g. Does the agency encourage farmers to use al/environmentally suitable practices?
h. Are actions being taken to protect rural lands from urban and suburban encroachment .. rural
lands being those lands outside general plan planning areas, LAFCO' spheres, and the
County's urban limit line, as well as outside urban utility service areas (LAFCO), and
especially, outside the San Diego County Water Authority's boundary?
i. Does the agency prohibit industrial land uses and basic economic generators, while allowing
extractive or agriculture-related uses and tourist uses which are dependent upon and maintain
the rural function and character of the land and its rural villages?
j. Does the agency permit only the lowest planned densities associated with rural and land-
extensive agricultural land uses in areas outside rural villages?
k. Does the agency limit commercial development in rural areas to rural villages, providing for
Community-serving and tourist-serving and rural area needs?
1. Has the agency identified "rural villages" within its jurisdiction?
AZTACHMENT ?
List of documents available at SANDAG as resources for the checklist. Most local jurisdictions are in
possession of these documents.
1. Regional Transportation Demand Management Program - Model Employer Trip Reduction Program
2. . Transportation Control Measures for the Air Quality Plan
3. 1991-98 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (November 1990)
4. 1990 Regional Transportation Plan (December 1990)
5. 1991 Congestion Management Program (November 1991)
6. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservation in California/Best
Management Practices
7. County Water Authority's Model Water Reclamation Ordinance
8. State Depaxtment of Water Resources Model Xeriscape Ordinance
9. Definition of Regionally Significant Open Space
I 0. San Diego County Hazardous Waste Management Plan
11. Southern California Ha:'~,xtous Waste Management Plan
12. Regional Housing Needs Statement
13. Regional Energy Plan
14. Land Use Distribution Element