Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Exhibits
Introduction
Chapter 1: Community Development
Land Use Element Introduction Related Plans and Programs Planning Area and History Physical Setting Communities Within the Planning Area Characteristic of the Existing Land Use Regional and Local Land Use Trends Los Angeles County Land Use Plan Specific Plans Statement of Constraints Goals and Policies Land Use Plan Land Use Designations and Standards Non-Conforming Land Uses Agricultural and Residental Designations Commercial Designations Industrial Designations Overlay Designations Other Designations Hillside and Ridgeline Criteria Future Considerations for Master Planning Implementation of the Land Use Element Housing Element Introduction Public Participation Demographic Characteristics Population and Growth Race and Ethnicity Age and Gender Housing Characteristics Age and Condition Housing Types Tenure Household Characteristics and Size Socioeconomic Characteristics Income Poverty Overcrowding Special Needs Groups Housing Affordability Employment Constraints Governmental Constraints Nongovernmental Constraints Goals, Policies and Programs Summary of Expected Accomplishments Community Design Element Introduction Existing Conditions Visual and Aesthetic Resources The Built Environment Statement of Issues Gateways and Parkways Lack of Pedestrian/Equestrian Trails Lack of Landscaping Signage Buffers Ridgeline Protection Goals and Policies Implementation of the Community Design Element Economic Development Community Revitalization Element Introduction Employment Characteristics Recent Employment Trends Projected Employment Trends Economic Base of the City Recent Economic Trends Implementation of the Economic Development Community Revitalization Element
Land Use Element
Housing Element
Community Design Element
Economic Development Community Revitalization Element
Chapter 2: Infrastructure and Community Services
Circulation Element Introduction Development of the Circulation Element Organization of the Circulation Element Existing Conditions Regional Facilities Arterial Street System Existing Daily Traffic Volumes Existing Daily Levels of Service Statement of Issues Goals and Policies Protected Conditions Circulation Plan Implementation of the Circulation Element Human Resources Element Introduction Social Service Programs Child Care Programs Senior Citizen Programs The Homeless Population Health Care Programs and Facilities Medical Services Educational and Cultural Opportunities Community-Based Organizations Educational Facilities Cultural Opportunities Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities Element Introduction Water Supply and Services Water Agencies Sewage Collection and Treatment Existing Demand Existing Capacity Future Capacity Storm Drainage Solid Waste Disposal Gas and Electric Services Natural Gas Service Electrical Service Communication Services Telephone Service Cable Service Schools Library Services Existing Demand Existing Resources Medical Services Law Enforcement Fire Protection Goals and Policies Implementation of the Public Services, Facilities and Utilities Element Parks and Recreation Element Introduction Recreational Facilities City Parks Park Standards Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Parks and Recreation Facilities Inventory School Facilities Other Public Facilities Trails Existing Trails Proposed Recreational Needs Assessment Parkland Area Assessment Park Facilities Needs Assessment Park Service Areas Needs Assessment Goals and Policies Implementation of the Parks and Recreation Element
Circulation Element
Human Resources Element
Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities Element
Parks and Recreation Element
Chapter 3: Resources Management
Open Space and Conservation Element Introduction Open Space Resources Biological Resources Existing Biological Resources Significant Ecological Areas Sensitive Biological Resources Sensitive Matrix for Planning Areas Soil Resources Mineral Resources Water Resources Cultural Resources Archaeological Resources Historical Resources Goals and Policies Implementation of the Open Space Element Air Quality Element Introduction Background Regional Climate Santa Clarita Microclimate Wind Flow Patterns Meteorological Influences on Air Quality Existing Regional Air Quality Existing Santa Clarita Air Quality Air Quality Trends Air Quality Control Goals and Policies Implementation of the Air Quality Element
Open Space and Conservation Element
Air Quality Element
Chapter 4: Hazard Management
Noise Element Introduction Characteristics of Sound Decibel A-Weighted Sound Level Equivalent Noise Level Community Noise Equivalent Level Day-Night Average Level Intermittent Noise Effects if Noise Physiological Effects Psychological Effects Behavioral Effects Subjective Effects Noise and Land Use Compatibility Guidelines Environmental Protection Agency Federal Highway Administration State of California Existing City of Santa Clarita Noise Environment Equivalent Noise Level Intermittent Noise Results of Noise Survey Roadway Noise Study Goals and Policies Implementation Safety Element Introduction Geological and Seismic Hazards Seismic Effects Earthquake Preparedness Flooding Hazards Landslide Hazards Fire Hazards Hazardous Materials Hazardous Waste Transmission Lines Risk Assessment Public Safety Services Goals and Policies Implementation of the Safety Element
Noise Element
Safety Element
Chapter 5: Environmental Impact Report
Appendices
A - Notice of Preparation/Initial Study Checklist B - Responses to Notice of Preparation C - Comments on the Draft EIR D - Mitigation Monitoring Plan
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