Downtown Specific Plan

Downtown Specific Plan
(page updated 1/5/09)

The Downtown Specific Plan is available in pdf* format on the City database. (Please click here for help in downloading files from theWebLink database.) To make downloads more manageable, the main document has been broken down by chapters. The contents of each chapter is included here, but there are no links to specific topics within the chapters.

Table of Contents:
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Chapter 1	Orientation Vision The Study Area The Planning Process Background Community Input Process Document Organization Legal Context Statement of Relationship to the General Plan Document Organization
Chapter 2	Existing Conditions Regional Context History Community Land Use and Development Pre-Specific Plan Land Use Policy 2003 Redevelopment Area Traffic and Circulation Patterns Recreation and Open Space Summary of Existing Conditions
Chapter 3	Revitalization Strategy Revitalization Objectives The Strategy for the Downtown
Chapter 4	Land Use and Development Policies Plan Area Formation Urban Design Framework Urban Design Framework Growth Management Policy Maximum Development Capacity Right To Downtown Operations Regulatory Framework for the Specific Plan Development Standards Design Standards and Guidelines Historic Resources How To Use the Plan Policies
Chapter 5	Development Strategies Downtown Core Plan Area Downtown Transit Gateway District / Downtown Boulevard Gateway District Downtown Neighborhood-North Side / Downtown Neighborhood-South Side
Chapter 6	Design Standards and Guidelines Basis of the Design Guidelines Design Standards and Guidelines - New Buildings Commercial Buildings and Mixed Use Buildings Multi-family Residential Buildings Single-Family Residential Buildings Design Guidelines - Downtown Historic Structures Design Standards and Guidelines - Site Improvements, Furnishings, Landscape and Lighting Design Standards and Guidelines - Signage
Chapter 7	Circulation and Transportation Existing Transportation System Existing Street Network Existing Roadway System Transportation System Strategy/Improvements Proposed Street Network Major Planned and Programmed Roadway Improvements and Modifications Improvements to First Street Improvements to Other Downtown Streets Pedestrian Connections/Open Space Bikeway and Trail Network Truck/Goods Movement Transit Systems Improvements and Modifications
Chapter 8	Parking Existing Parking Supply and Demand Projected Future Parking Supply and Demand Parking Strategy for the Downtown Non-Exclusive Parking Parking Requirements for Specific Uses Design Standards and Guidelines for Parking Structures
Chapter 9	>Public Utilities and Infrastructure Storm Drainage Existing Conditions and Resources Storm Drainage Improvements Storm Drainage Improvement Policies Water Service Existing Conditions and Resources Water System Improvements Water Service Standards Recycled Water Water Service Improvement Policies Sanitary Sewers Existing Conditions and Resources Sanitary Sewer Improvements Sanitary Sewer Standards Sanitary Sewer Policies
Chapter 10	Implementation Priorities Capital Improvements Catalyst Projects Provision of Public Open Space . Implementation of the Specific Plan EIR Certification Mitigation Monitoring Program and CEQA Findings General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Approval Downtown Growth Management Plan Zoning Code Amendment Financing Plans How to Obtain Project Approval Development Review Process Land Use Consistency - Zoning Use Permit. Design and Site Plan Review (Design Review) for Non-Historic Structures Additional Discretionary Review for Historic Structures Right to Downtown Operations Ordinance and Deed Notification Requirement Environmental Review Specific Plan Amendment Other Discretionary Applications Tentative and Final Subdivision Maps
Chapter 11	>Financing Strategy