SAMPLE FORMAT FOR TERM PROJECT – WRITTEN REPORT
1. General Plan Land Use Designation, and Zone Designation
Identify both the GP and the Zone designations (zoning found here: http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/index.aspx?page=550) for the entire site.
Briefly describe what the General Plan says about the site designation. GP PART 1 pg 52-
Generally explain the General Plan function, and National City’s GP structure (chapters, how they incorporate the seven mandatory elements, and when the GP was adopted.
The General Plan is a comprehensive function that identifies an ideal framework for the desired direction and guidance for the implementation of the site land use designations and development policies. National City incorporated in the …show more content…
code: 65300), any city and county within the state must prepare and adopt a comprehensive and long-term general plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction. It combines the goals, policies, and implementation measures for both the private and public sector that reflects the city’s guiding values and priorities. California Law also requires the general plan to address seven topics or “elements” that act as the guiding principles used to form an integrated, internally consistent, and adaptable statement of the development policies and that address unique local concerns. (gov. code: 65301) The law also allows cities to adopt a general plan with a tailored format that best fits its unique circumstances and allows for the inclusion of optional …show more content…
In addition to the nine neighborhoods, National City has four business districts: Downtown, the Mile of Cars, Plaza Bonita, and the Harbor (Refer to Figure 2-1). Implementation measures for these districts should focus on maintaining and enhancing economic development opportunities as well as retaining and attracting businesses.
In addition, General Plan elements address economic health and viability within the goals and policies. Increasing revenue and providing living wage employment opportunities are essential components of a sustainable community and are a focus of this General Plan. Limited funding for implementation programs is a major obstacle when it comes to carrying out goals and policies. Therefore, viable funding options and financial constraints were considered in the development of General Plan programs.
For each element, there is an explanation regarding its importance toward integrating sustainable practice, advancing a prosperous economy, supporting a healthy environment and community, and promoting social
1. General Plan Land Use Designation, and Zone Designation
Identify both the GP and the Zone designations (zoning found here: http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/index.aspx?page=550) for the entire site.
Briefly describe what the General Plan says about the site designation. GP PART 1 pg 52-
Generally explain the General Plan function, and National City’s GP structure (chapters, how they incorporate the seven mandatory elements, and when the GP was adopted.
The General Plan is a comprehensive function that identifies an ideal framework for the desired direction and guidance for the implementation of the site land use designations and development policies. National City incorporated in the …show more content…
code: 65300), any city and county within the state must prepare and adopt a comprehensive and long-term general plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction. It combines the goals, policies, and implementation measures for both the private and public sector that reflects the city’s guiding values and priorities. California Law also requires the general plan to address seven topics or “elements” that act as the guiding principles used to form an integrated, internally consistent, and adaptable statement of the development policies and that address unique local concerns. (gov. code: 65301) The law also allows cities to adopt a general plan with a tailored format that best fits its unique circumstances and allows for the inclusion of optional …show more content…
In addition to the nine neighborhoods, National City has four business districts: Downtown, the Mile of Cars, Plaza Bonita, and the Harbor (Refer to Figure 2-1). Implementation measures for these districts should focus on maintaining and enhancing economic development opportunities as well as retaining and attracting businesses.
In addition, General Plan elements address economic health and viability within the goals and policies. Increasing revenue and providing living wage employment opportunities are essential components of a sustainable community and are a focus of this General Plan. Limited funding for implementation programs is a major obstacle when it comes to carrying out goals and policies. Therefore, viable funding options and financial constraints were considered in the development of General Plan programs.
For each element, there is an explanation regarding its importance toward integrating sustainable practice, advancing a prosperous economy, supporting a healthy environment and community, and promoting social