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Reso 1975-7897
~ , RESOLUTIOPd NO. 7897 RESOLUTIOPd OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTITQG PARTS 1 AND 2 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Section 65302 (c) of the California Government Code requires that a housing element be a part of all City and County General Plans, and WHEREAS, an ad hoc study committee on housing, appointed by the City Manager, met numerous times and provided advice, guidance and direction on the preparation of a draft housing element, and WHEREAS, the draft of the proposed housing element was submitted to various committees and agencies for review and sugges- tions, and 6'~fiEREAS, recommendations submitted by San Diego Building Contractors Association, Comprehensive Planning Organization, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters of San Diego South Bay Cities, and South San Diego Bay Board of Realtors were considered in the preparation of the final draft of the housing element, and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission considered Part 1 and Part 2 of the proposed Housing Element at a public hearing held on March 26 and riay 14, 1975, notices of which were given in the manner prescribed by law, and based upon said hearing has recommended that the City Council adopt said Parts 1 and 2 of the Housing Ele- ment of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore held a public hearing on June 3, 1975 to consider said recommendation and has heard testimony relating to said General Plan, and WHEREAS, as a result of said hearing, the City Council directed that the Human Relations Commission, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and Board of Realtors consider said Housing Element and recommend amendments thereto, and WHEREAS, said amendments have been received and have now been incorporated in Parts 1 and 2 of the Housing Element. I10W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt Parts 1 and 2 of the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. Presented by Approved as to form by ~ r~~Lz~ J~/~~% ~~ ,~ - ~- D. J. Pe er on, Direc or o 'L-> George D. Lindberg, City Attorney Planning t r i ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 16th day Of Sebt mb r 16 ~ 1975 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde NAYES: Councilmen Noes - None ABSENT: Councilmen None Manor o f the City o f China Jis to !1 ATTEST ' City Zerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) Z, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk o f the City c f Chu Z~: Vi ~ tz, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing i~s a f~~ZZ, true and correct copy of and that the same has not been amended or repeaZedo DATED ('SEAL) City Cler CC-660 ~D ~ 7 /~~ E?~yre? '~~BEE An Element ~,~%~ ppQ~ of the General Plan City of Chula Yista, Calif Exhibit "A" i L ~ • - ~ ~ i - t CITY OF CHULA VISTA __ _~ . _ .. _. MAYOR Thomas D. Hamilton COUNCIL Lauren I. Egdahl James E. Hobel Will T. Hyde Frank Scott CITY ATTORNEY G. D. Lindberg CITY MANAGER Lane F. Cole . PLANNING COMMISSION George F. Chandler Robert E. Floto Alex Pressutti Leslie Q. Rice Dorothy Rudolph Wayne Smith Grover Starr PLANNING DEPARTMENT D. J. Peterson, Director of Planning AD HOC HOUSING COMMITTEE Merrit Hodson • . Ken Kol k Jerry Linton Sandy Pasqua Leslie Rice Niek Slijk ~~ ,~ THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: PART 2 f' Adopted btu the Planning Co~ronission v-Z3-7v .~ O,; 1 .~.~:~ An'~~..-t'.t.s~ 4=`~ ~'Nr; I--~~_G czra C~-1~3- (`~ "The best security for civilization is the du~eZZing, and upon proper and becoming d~aeZZings depends more than anything else the improvement of mankind. Such dwellings are the nursery of aZZ domestic virtues and•tvithout a becoming home the exercise of these virtues is impossible." - Benjamin Disraeli Fair Chula Vista. One of the most beautiful spots - on the globe; better suited for fine houses than any spot in California. - "National City Record" December 29, 2887 ~~i~ PART 2/HOUSING ELEMENT/GENERAL PLAN OF • ~ THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ` TABLE OF CONTENTS - - --~ - - PAGE I. Introducti on . ~ . 1 II. Summary 2 III. Goals, General Objectives, Policy A. Goal s ~ 3 B. General Objectives 3 C. Policy 3 IV. Action Program 5 A. Neighborhood Planning and Improvement ~6 B. Removal of Dilapidated Structures 7 C. Housing for Low and Moderate Income Families and Program for the Establishment of Balanced Communities 7 • E. Capital Improvement Program for the Implementation of the Housing E1 ement 8 F. Development of Nonurbanized Parcels g G. Relocation of Displaced Families 9 H. Programs Designed to Promote Citizen Participation 10 I. Foreseeable Obstacles to the Implementation of the Housing Element and Possible Solutions 10 V. Conclusion . . • ~12 VI . Bibliography 14 • 1. I:~ INTRODUCTION "The tiou'sing Element, Part 2" is designed to bring the City of Chula Vista into a state of full compliance with Section 65302(c j of the State Planning and Zoning Law, as amended, -vhich requires that all local general plans contain: "A housing element, under Section 37041 standards and plans of adequate sites f adequate provisions of the community." to be developed pursuant of the Health and Safety for the improvement of h~ or housing. This element for the housing needs of to regulations established Code, consisting of Busing and for provision of the plan shall make all economic segments In order to meet the charge of Section 65302(c), and the broader National - Housing Goal - "a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family~~- Part 2 is substantially founded upon the surveys and problem identifications incorporated vrithin Part 1 of the Housing Element, entitled "The housing situation for the City of Chula Vista." Part 1 t'~~V ~~~ t~+v clearly recognized the need for a comprehensive program .'or the ~r~p~~o-v-ement .~~- ~~w ~' rv~~c~=CtA'ZL ~~cc_:~v~G of housing for rar-ta-~-t~-~-3-~ad~r-ante-g~-c( groups i n the Chu1 a Vista Planning Area, and Part 2 provides a long-range plan and action program which are calculated to meet the said need. It should be noted, however, that much of the data in Part 1 applies to the condition of housing within the Unincorporated Territory of the Cfiula Vista Planning Area, such as Castle Park and Ota_y, and not to the City of Chula Vista. Some of the conclusions in Part 1,_therefore, arc only applicable to ttie Unincorporated Territory. Notwithstanding State legislation and Federal goals, the Housing Element ;mould be construed as a dependency of tl~e adopted La>>d Use General Plan Element. The latter establishes the physical order, spatial relationships, ~• 7 z. community design, overall bulk, and texture of this municipality's several communities and constituent neighborhoods, and therefore must be regarded as being paramount in importance. Tl~e Land Use Element also embodies the City of Chula Vista's policy for the arrangement of this City's uses and space in a beautiful manner. This policy, vrhich ranks in dignity with Chula Vista's policies pertaining to orderly growth and conservation, must also govern local housing efforts. II. SUMMARY ~r The 1970 census indicated that while virtually all housing in Chula Vista is structurally sound, approximately 1500 families (6.5% of all families within the City) are paying more than 25% of their . Q.L t t-:tr c.~. ti ~ v L. annual income for housing. -P-a~ 1 also indicated that approximately 1572 - dwelling units are overcrowded (more than 1.01 persons per room) and that 400 units are severely overcrowded (more than 1.51 persons per room). __Because the 1970 census is dated, the validity of this information in 1975 is sub,iect to some question. Hovrever, to the extent that these problems continue to exist in 1975, they contain social and economic elements vrhich are beyond the ability of the City to resolve without substantial assistance from other governmental agencies. Nevertheless, this Part of the Noosing Element con- twins a series of policies vrhich can address the problem. Among the elements of the Action Program presented I~erein, three are of greatest significance. A. Each developer of 50 units or more ari11 be required to "address" the need to provide for the needs of low and moderate incorre persons. Q. The City will agree to participate vrith the County in the location of some subsidized rental fro using in Chula Vista (Sec. 8I~QUSing). C. The City vri 11 require developers of more titan :ru units to conduct a p C.. "fat r marl:eti ng" prograrn~ •r~az~-~d~rc~-Z-~urn~zstg--is--znuv~Z,E;d: ti r ~~~ ~ 3. III. GOALS, GENER~IL OEJECTIVES, POLICY A. GOALS The follo~~ring goals constitute the foundation of the Housing Element of the City of Chula Vista. 1. The provision of decent housing i n t~rel l -planned neighborhoods E-i-t~- (del~te~? h~~ PZn~t. Com. ) a-a-1-a~,ea-s~~;~-~~)for persons of all economic levels. 2. The systematic renewal, rehabilitation, conservation, and improvement of the residential neighborhoods of the Chula Vista Planning Area. (Deleted b~ PZannir:y Co~ni.ssiori) +~d-~-~=ea--w ~~#e~~©t~-i-ng•--pr-c3~-I er~~.~ Q. GENERAL OE3JECTIVES 1. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage the development of a variety of housing types ~rithin the Planning Area in order to provide residents a choice living accommodations, and accommodate the housing preferences of individual families and households. 2. Provision should be made to house Chula Vista's ultimate population, ~-f--~-f~-7~-9A9-r This provision should recognize the variety of tastes, preferences, and incomes of the people. Chula Vista's neighborhoods should be heterogeneous where practicable. Homogeneity of housing type, racial stock, or income often produces social unrest, and the consequential erosion of the order and stability of cities. C. POLICY 1. 4lhile the City of Chula Vista supports the "balanced community concept," and recognizes that ethnic, social, and economic enclaves are inconsistent with the democratic principles of the American republic, it is also cognizant that people and housing types cannot be forcibly and artificially admixed. The City, ±i~erefore, while nncotrraging its citizens :~n~i builders to avoid the establishment of "ghettoes" herein, does not adopt parochial formulae which ~- wovld compel the admixture of housing types. ~~~ 7 4. 2. The admixture of residential neighborhoods and incompatible industrial or commercial uses shall be prevented. This admixture tends to result in residential decline and blight, and the consequential reduction of the quality of life, and the value of real property. 3. Nonconforming uses and dilapidated structures should be removed from residential areas. Nonconforming uses, if allowed to remain on an indefinite basis, tend to encourage zoning violations and ill-advised zoning amendments. 4. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage neighborhood conservation and rehabilitation programs. These programs protect peripheral, sound housing, and constitute an effective counterattack against the wasteful practice of destroying old, but we ll-designed houses. 5. Good, sound housing, situated in stable residential neighborhoods, should be provided for relocated families. 6. Public facilities, such as water, sewer, and effective drainage shall be provided throughout the City. These facilities will help deter residential decline and blight infestation. 7. Modern housing concepts shall be encouraged in new residential developments throughout Chula Vista. These could take the form of cluster gardens, common-green projects, planned unit developments, garden apartments, townhouse projects, condominiums, et cetera. These concepts, if properly effectuated, could be effectively blended with new single family dwelling developments, and provide a physical basis for the implementation of Chula Vista's "balanced community" goals. i 8. Residential environments should be enhanced by the provision of internal and adjacent open space, such as parks, squares, circi, vestpocket parks, malls, common greens, plazas, hiking trails, bridle paths, bicycle paths and trails, and pure undisturbed, nonmanicured open space. The provi~ sion of adequate open space, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, the Park Land Dedication Ordinance and other developmental policies, should be a condition _ of approval of all new and expanded building programs. ~~` ,7 5. ~.~~~-`1 v" e }'ti icr~Vn ; 7 C.. ~ 7 ., ,a •Jeti'ffj,,, ` N 1 v~s~7--QS , ~ .,C'e~--e6fl~'9-CAS-. ,~. The Planned Co:nmunity (P-C) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zonal -L Sul ati ons , ~nl i ke.-those of'~the traditional Euc1 i'r}ean~ res'Tderi'ti al_ zones, are designed to accommodate experimentation. Developers with innovative programs for the reduction of building costs, therefore, shall be encouraged to use the flexible P-C or PUD provisions. 10. 1'he City's Housing Element shall be implemented in close co-operation with the Comprehensive Planning Organization, the County of San Diego, and the several cities in the South bay Area. 11. The Planning Department shall review the Housing Element and its Action Program_on a continuing basis. The Planning Commission shall annuall revie~r the element and program and shall report its findings and recommendations thereon to the City Council. ' IU. ACTION PROGRAh1 The implementation of the Housing Element dill require the institution of an Action Program designed to increase the availability of the City's housing stock, the improvement of existing neighborhoods, and the creation of new residential areas. The success of this program is dependent upon the coopera- tion and active participation of government, neighborhood groups, builders, and other interested citize^s. The Action Program is directed at the solution of Chula Uista.'s ~~-1-e~- housing problems _ ~e-ee+np}e~-i-t~~ The preparatory, ~~~ .~ .. .i ~.... w •LL... 6. therefore, have subdivided the Action Program into the following subprograms. A. Programs for the Improvement of Certain Residential Areas. B. Plan for the Removal of Dilapidated Structures. C. Housing of Lot! Income and Moderate Income Families. D. Programs for the Establishment of Balanced Communities. E. Capital Improvement Program for the Implementation of the Housing Element. F. Program for the Development of Nonurbanized Areas. G. Relocation of Displaced Families. H. Programs Designed to Promote Citizen Participation. I. Foreseeable Obstacles to the Implementation of the Housing Element and Possible Solution. A. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT This subprogram ~~~ould provide the vehicle for the preparation of detailed neighborhood improvement plans and courses of action. Interested neighbor- + hood groups could develop neighborhood improvement plans which would concen- trate on the improvement of housing within their spheres of influence. Basically, these plans would constitute conservation or rehabilitation programs. The participating residents and property owners would be expected d maintain to improve heir real property in accordance wits their neighborhood plan. The City of Chula Vista would provide technical and professional assistance to the neighborhood planning groups, and undertake, when practical, the improvement and establishment of public facilities.~t f~.!itiL~~- ~=t~~~AZ~c~ ~~~'~faMc L'~ ViJ 1,..1UC~11~ f~'~,n ~tiTGNlltJC,. Goal of #.he subprugram: Suu;~u residential neighborhoods, designed to remain stable over a long period of time. (Resident initiation and participation are essential to the success of this planning effort The City should provide encouragement and technical assist- ~~ ~~ ,~nr.r~ thrr~ughr,iii the r?lanninc~ and inmlem=^ntation t~l~ases.) ~~ 7. [3. REt40VAL OF DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES The existence of dilapidated structures creates a blighting influence on adjacent housing in a neighborhood which is generally sound. A program for the removal of housing, which is in such a deteriorated condition that it is no longer economically repairable, is successfully pursued in this munici- pality. This program, which requires the strict enforcement of the City of Chula Vista's Building and Housing Codes, is governed by the "Dangerous Building" provisions, Volume IV of the adopted Uniform Building Code of the City of Chula Vista. The Director of Building and Housing directs this program. The effectuation of the Housing Element will require the continuing imple- mentation of Volume IV. C. HOUSI~dG FOR L04J AND MODERATE INCOPIE FAMILIES AND PROGRAt~1 FOR THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF ~3ALANCED COMMUNITIES 1. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage the Federal and State govei°nments to create near and viable programs which promote the adequate housing of lotiv and moderate income groups and disadvantaged families. 2. The City of Chula Vista expects every developer to address the problem of housing low income families and individuals. t4here proposed projects exceed fifty dwelling units, the municipality expects the involved developers to explore methods to devote a minimum of ten percent of the said units to low income housing. This program calls for the developer's exploration and investigation of Federal and State subsidy programs. Notwithstanding the instant action program, w the'Ei-ty-_a.f_Chul a V~i sta wi 11 not require a devel oper__to devote a s i gni f i cant _.. number of his proposed dwef~l-inr~-~ln-hts-~to`low inco,~.c housing where such devotion ;L would render the proposed project economically impractica'ble;-~r financially ~._ i n f e a s i b l e. ~ _ _!________.___._.__.-- _______ _ ~~~~ 8. 3. The City of Chula Vista shall fully participate in the County's effort to locate Section 8 leased housing throughout the San Diego Region. This participation will require Chula Vista to accept a pro rata share of this type of Federally sponsored, rent supplement housing. 4. The City of Chula Vista shall require developers of projects which contain more than fifty dwelling units to ^Nn^~r^ an,~ n..o^rr+° participate in _ are "Affirmative Fai r Marketing P1 an," such as the 6CA/HUD Program,.-.a~e~~e{YLrYrZ _L. •~'unding-i~s~~~`iivoZved: -r€Y{31anE~sr,~ l9tL~ ~{~ "A#-f--i-~'~~~-v+'TyE-t~ar4~~i'Tf3~-Rl~f~" i-s i-rai-~;~+^fl h„ ~n a^ron •~ a~n~Trn n~~_~~@~~~. ~nr~ +hn II ~,_.(ZpZ1a ~ ~ ~. I ~ _ i. ~ t r~.~ -. .-,~.... •.. ...-. ... 1, .. a- -. ... ..-. TL, ,. .-.... ~...... .... ,. 1~.. ..~1..... ..L tV... li .. .. i.__.. _LII .1 _.,_ _ tL_ 1~ 5. In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of ?974, the City of Chula Vista shall prepare, adopt, and execute the plans and progra-ns which are prerequisite to this municipality's eligibility for "clock Grants." These grants shall be devoted to the improvement of Chula Vista and the solution of the low and moderate income housing problems therein. 6. The City of Chula Vista, at the current and advance planning levels, shall promote the development of adequate housing for all economic segments of the people in the Chula Vista Planning Area. ?. The Citz~ of Chula Vista shall actively seek State and Federal subsidies ,, for moderate and Zrn,~ inenmP i2nuR2n~. ,I~ p, CAPITAL Ih1PROVEP•1E~~T PROGRAM FOR THE Ih1PLE1iEh1TATI0N OF THE HOUSING ELEhiEPIT ~Che future construction and installation of needed public facilities in the resi~~ntial neighborhoods `r +"~ Cit, ^f C";.;', `r"'tu ~"~uld be programmed in the City's Capital Improvement Plan. This plan should be reviewed annually by the Planning Conunission in order to assure the people that capital expenditures ~~~ 9, are consistent with, and responsive to, the Housing General Plan Element, ' Neighborhood Improvement Plans, and other housing programs and subprograms. E. DEVELOPI`tENT OF" NONURBANIZED PARCELS At such time as it is appropriate for undeveloped lands within the planning area to be urbanized, the City should regulate such urbanization with a view toward establishing orderly, stable and beautiful residential neighborhoods. These lands should be developed with sound housing in good environments. The City of Chula Vista should promote the establishment of "balanced communities" in its new territories. Where practicable, developers should(~at~ create~u~eZZ-planned, mixed-income residential co~rrpZexes. Cr.+nri l n ~thiirh of mi i{~1 t~-rl ~r J-~e-#,a~~-1-s-~ 11,,, a- .,, '`~ i.~ ,V L. i ri 1~J .. , ~-~ ~~._ hul~~(~S~,~c- nv~nfnrrlnn~.~ ri~-~~F~F.~ -,. E. RELOCATION OF DISPLACED FAMILIES During the grot-rth and expansion of the City of Chula Vista, there ~vill be many times when existing dwellings will have to be acquired and removed. This acquisition and relocation may be the direct or consequential result of highway construction, urban rene~~aal, or public facility development. Code enforcement might cause the removal of additional residences from C}~ula Vista's housing inventory. Prior to the commencement of programs which would displace individuals or families, the City of Chula Vista should endeavor to relocate these people in standard housing, sited in suitable neighbor}~oods. The relocation of individuals and families from one depressed area to another would not meet the policy guidelines of the }lousing Element, and would tend to augment urban decline. t~ ~~~ ~ . 10. H. PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROP40TE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The Housing Element cannot be successful in the absence of its manifestation of a patent responsiveness to the needs and desires of the people of the Chula Vista Planning Area. The active support of local citizens and groups should be solicited during each phase of the City's Action Program for the imple- mentati on of the Housing E1 ement. The City Administration's recent establishment of the Housing Element Study Committee, and the active involve-nent of the Human Relations Commission will provide the Chula Vista Action Program impetus and verve. I. FORESEEABLE OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS -- 1. Problem: Housing for Low and Moderate Income Families Low income families, retired people on fixed incomes, large minority families, and households headed by widowed or divorced women often cannot compete in the housing market for sound dwellings which are located in suitable living environments. This group of people cannot procure adequate financing, and usually must gravitate to declining residential areas. In the Chula~Vista Planning Area, naval families tend to swell the ranks of the low and moderate income groups. The rampant inflation of the 1970's has especially hurt low and moderate income families. Solution: The National Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, through its ~ rent supplement programs and Block Grants, should provide much housing assist- ance to low and moderate income families. 2. Problem: Federal Assistance Proarams Local residents tend to manifest resistance to federally sponsored programs. In many cases, federal restrictions attached to federal programs ~~~/ discourage their use. Public housing, and its preemption of local control, is especially unpopular. _. Solution: Federal housing programs should be tailored to the needs of individual communities. In 1975, however, the need is for additional federal progranuning. The housing of low income and moderate income families, and disadvantaged persons requires imaginative and bold federal subsidy programs. 3. Problem: Local Policy There is a lack of coordinated effort to encourage self help in Chula Vista`s several neighborhoods. Solution: The Administration's establishment of the Housing Element Study Committee is an excellent first step. The City Council, Planning Commission and Housing A~Zlvc>L~! ~~/C]:;U2f~GG~~ ~!~-It. c'ti,T f~it'~t_~C t!aF=~J~~ ~ r:~cZT~L.~<:~.'C~utN .L Elenie~~~t Si;uuy Coinii~~i~cLee should-pr-trs~+-y-i;~ in fire several ConllllUll'it"IBS and sub- communities of Chula Vista. Without the continuing, dynamic selling of the General Plan and the planning process, the Action Program vrill be rudely checked by public complacency. 4. Problem: Citizen Participation ,Latent neighborhood leadership has not been developed. Complacency dominates the majority of the residents--those vrho live in sound structures in viable neighborhoods. Frustration and cynicism often preclude low income neighborhoods from producing leaders. Solution: Where leadership is lacking, the members of the Cit}~ Council and the Planning Commission must fill the void. -f-~ The Pepartment of Community Development could also play a major role ire the effectua±ion of ~• the Housing Element in certain neighborhoods. 7~r~~ 12, 5. Problem: The Construction and Finance Industries Private investment in the construction of new housing for lo~•r and moderate income families is not very lucrative. Investment in the production of housing for higher income families is more profitable. Solution: shall The City of Chul a Vi sta(s~etr}d~ officially encourage f~ouse bui 1 dens to provide a variety of housing units, and "balanced communities." -ice Residential shall projects ~~s11} be expected to s-~-val-vim' mani - fest compliance with the housing policies and Action Program of tf~is munici•- pality. The Citz~ shall encourage the State to finance u~eZZ-planned, u~eZZ-constructed, and raeZZ-managed, mixed-income residential compZe~;es. _6, Problem: Citizen Assistance Those residents tirho ~~rould normally qualify for Federally assisted housing programs are forced to wait for such programs due to lack of another viable means of obtaining housing. Solution• The City will encourage the establishment of an advisory commission-of~housinq ,CLL industry representatives to counsel and assist residents normally qualified for Federal assistance in a self help program to obtain housing through local rograms, V. CONCLUSION The City of Chula Vista, the second largest city in San Diego County, is the focus of considerable growth and urban expansion. Chula Vista's natural endowments, energetic citizenry, and stable politics have coalesced to make this city's several communities desirable places ir;:•:hich to a:ork and 1iv^. The residents of this rnunicinality have, for two decades, i~~sisted that local urbaniz~~tion be paced and guided by sound urban planning, and they have conse- quently enjcyed the fru~~ts of an orderly and stable en~~ironment. r ~~y 13. The Housing Element provides the City of Chula Vista with the policy and action program essential to the extension of the benefits of decent housing and suit- able living environments to all economic segments in the Planning Area. The Element calls for new horizons in social, economic, and physical planning, and provides local and regional government, developers, subdividers and the citizenry- at-large with the opportunity of cooperating to make Chula Vista an "ideal" city. '~~`~ 7 1~4, VIA Bibliography of the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista Texts ABRAMS, Charles. The Language of Cities. New York: The Viking Press, 1971 GALLION, Arthur B., and EISNER, Simon. The Urban Pattern, Cit Plannin and Design, Second Edition, Ne-N York: The D, an Nostran Co., 963 HOWARD, Ebenezer. Garden Cities of To-Morrow. London: Faber and Faber Ltd., 1946 KEEBLE, Lewis. Principles Edition. London: The Es KENT, T.J., Jr. The-Urban Co., 1964 SCOTT, Mel. American City University of California WHYTE, William H. Cluster Association, 1964 Periodicals and Practice of Town and Country Planning, Third Cates Gazette im7te 96 General Plan. San Francisco: Chandler Publishing Plannin~Since 1890. Berkeley and Los Angeles: r~'ess, 7 969 Develo ment. New York: American Conservation CARSON, John. "Housing Policy in Ontario." Urban Land, Volume 32, No. 4, Apri 1, 1974. Washington, D.C o GREENBIE, Barrie B. "Social Territory, Community Health and Urban Planning." Journal of the American Institute of Planners, Volume 40, Number 2, March, 9 as ington; D.C. RAHENKAMP, John. "Some Thoug;~ts on Mixed Housing Projects-And Their Economic and Social Advantages for the Developer and His Prospects." House & Home, Volume 45, Number 3, March, 1974. New York, N.Y. State Law MURPHY, George N. Laws Relatinc~to Conservation and Planning, 1972 Edition. Sacramento: State o Ca ifornia, event o Genera Services, Documents Section ~~,~ r' i CITY OF CIiULA VISTA - HIBIT riAYOR n Thomas D. Hamilton G COUYICIL Lauren I. Egdahl James E. Nobel V1ill T . Hyde Frank Scott CITY ATTORPIEY G. D. Lindberg CITY MAidAGE R Lane F. Cole PLANNING COMDZISSION George F. Chandler Robert E. Floto Alex Pressutti Leslie B. Rice Dasothy Rudolph Wayne Smith Grover Starr PLANNING DEPARTMENT D. J. Peterson, Director of Planning AD HtDC HOUSING COMMITTEE ASerrit Hodson Y.eai Ko1k Jerry Linton Sandy Pasqua Leslie Rice Niek Slijk ~~~ 7 THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: PART 2 Adopted by the PZanning Corronission 5-Z3-75 ~~~. 7 "The bead ~ecu}c~~y San c~.v~..~.~za~~,an ~.~ the dwe~..~~ng, and upan t.;napen and beeom~.ng dave2.~~.ng~ depends mane ~l2an any~th~.ng e~~ e the ~,mr~tc.avemen~ o s manfz-~itd. Such dwe.~.~,~ng~s arce the nuhb en y ~ a S a.2.2 dome~s~tie v~.n~ue~ and w~.~hau~ a beeom~.ng Name the exenc-i.~5e os ~l2e~se v~.h~uea ~,~ ~.mpa s~~.b~2e. " - Ben j amen ~~.~snae.2.i ~a~.n Chu~2a V~.~~a. One os the ma~~ beau~~.su.~ ~spa~~s an the g.~abe; be~~en au~.~ed San Sane hou~se~s khan any ~}aa~ ~.n Ca.~~.sann~.a. - "Na~~.ana.~ C~.~y Recahd" Deee~~~bet~ 29, l X87 ?~ PART 2/iIOUSIP~G ELEMENT/GENERAL PLAiI OF THE CITY OF CIiULA VISTA TABLE OF COPITENTS PAGE I. Introduction 1 II. Summary .. 2 III. Goals, General Objectives, Policy A. Goals 3 B. General Objectives. 3 C. Policy. 4 IV. Action Program 6 A. Neighborhood Planning and Improvement 7 B. Removal of Dilapidated Structures 8 C. Housing for Lova and P~Zoderate Income Families and Program for the Establishment of Balances Communities. .. 8 D. Capital Improvement Program for the •Implemencation of the Housing Element 10 E. Development of Nonurbanized Parcels.. 10 F. Relocation of Displaced Families. 11 G. Programs Designed to Promote Citizen Participation 11 H. Foreseeable Obstacles to the Implementation of the Housing Element and Possible Solutions. 11 V. Conclus ion 14 VI. Bibliog raphy 16 ~,~~ I . IPdTRODUCTION "The IIousing Element, Part 2" is designed to bring the City of Chula Vista into a state of full compliance with Section 65302(c) of the State Planning and Zoning Law, as amended, which requires that all local general plans contain: "A housing element, to be developed pursuant to regulations established under Section 37041 of the Health and Safety Code, consisting of standards and plans for the improvement of housing and for provision of adequate sites for housing. This element of the plan shall make adequate provisions for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community." In order to meet the charge of Section 65302(c), and the broader National Housing Goal - "a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family"- Part 2 is substantially founded upon the surveys and problem identifications incorporated within Part 1 of the housing Element, entitled "The housing situation for the City of Chula Vista." Part 1 clearly recognized the need for a comprehensive program for the provision of housing for low and moderate income groups in the Chula Vista Planning Area, and Part 2 provides a long-range plan and action program which are calculated to meet the said need. It should be noted, however, that much of the data in Part 1 -- applies to the condition of housing within the Unincorporated Territory of the Chula Vista Planning Area, such as Castle Park and Otay, and not to the City of Chula Vista,. Some of the conclusions in Part 1, therefore, are only applicable to the Unincorporated 1 ~~ 7 Territory. Notwithstanding State legislation and Federal goals, the 1Lousing Element should be construed as a dependency of the adopted Land Use General Plan Element. The latter establishes the physical order, spatial relationships, community design, overall bulk, and texture of this municipality's several communities and constituent neighborhoods, and therefore must be regarded as being paramount in importance. The Land Use Element also embodies the City of Chula Vista's policy for the arrangement of this City's uses and space in a beautiful manner. This policy, which ranks in dignity with Chula Vista's policies pertaining to orderly growth and conservation, must also govern local housing efforts. II. SUNiP'iARY The 1970 census indicated that while virtually all housing in Chula Vita is structurally sound, approximately 1500 families (6°. 5% of all families within the City) are paying more than 250 of their annual income for housing. The census also indicated that approximately 1572 dwelling units are overcrowded (more than 1.01 persons per room) and that 400 units are severely overcrowded - (more than 1.51 persons per room). Because the 1970 census is dated, the validity of this information in 1975 is subject to some question. However, to the extent that these problems continue to exist in 1975, they contain social and economic elements which are beyond the ability of the City to resolve without substantial assistance from other governmental agencies. Nevertheless, this Part of the Housing Element contains a series of policies which can address the problem. Among the elements of the Action Program 2 ~~% J presented herein; three are of greatest significance. A. Each developer of 50~units or more will be required to "address" the need to provide for the needs of low and moderate income persons. B. The City will agree to participate with the County in the location of some subsidized rental housing in Chula Vista (Sec. 8 housing) . C. The City will require developers of more than 50 units to conduct a "fair marketing" program. III. GOALS, GETIEP.AL OBJECTIVES, POLICY A. GOALS The following goals constitute the foundation of the Housing Element of the City of Chula Vista. 1. The provision of decent housing in well-planned neighbor- hoods for persons of all eccnomic levels. 2. The systematic renewal, rehabilitation, conservation, and improvement of the residential neighborhoods of the Chula Vista Planning Area. B. GENERhL OBJECTIVES 1. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage the development of a variety of housing types within the Planning Area in order to provide residents a choice of living accommodations, and accommodate the housing preferences of individual families and households. 2. Provision should be made to house Chula Vista's ultimate population. This provision should recognize the variety of tastes, preferences, and incomes of the people. Chula Vista's neighborhoods should be heterogeneous where practicable. Homogeneity of housing type, racial stoc}:, or income often produces social unrest, and the ~,~% I 3 stability of cities. C. POLICY 1. ~`'hile the City of Chula Vista supports the "balanced community concept," and recognizes that ethnic, social, and economic enclaves are inconsistent with the democratic principles of the American republic, it is also cognizant that people and housing types cannot be forcibly and artificially admixed. The City, therefore, while encouraging its citizens and builders to avoid the establishment of "ghettoes" herein, does not adopt parochial formulae which would compel the admixture of housing types. 2. The admixture of residential neighborhoods and incompatible industrial or commercial uses shall be prevented. This admixture tends to result in residential decline and blight, and the con- sequential reduction of the quality of life{ and the value of real property. 3. nonconforming uses and dilapidated structures should be removed from residential areas. Nonconforming uses, if allowed to remain on an indefinite basis, tend to encourage zoning violations and ill-advised zoning amendments. 4. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage neighborhood conservation and rehabilitation programs. These programs protect peripheral, sound housing, and constitute an effective counter- attack against the wasteful practice of destroying old, but we11- designed houses. 5. Good, sound housing, situated in stable residential neighborhoods, should be provided for relocated families. 4 7~~ ~ 6. Public~faci~lities, such as water, sewer, and effective drainage shall be provided .throughout the City. These facilities will help deter residential decline and blight infestation. 7. Plodern housing concepts shall be encouraged in new residential developments throughout Chula Vista. These could take the form of cluster gardens, common-green projects, planned unit developments, garden apartments, townhouse projects, condominiums, et cetera. These concepts, if properly effectuated, could be effectively blended with ne~a single family dwelling developments, and provide a physical basis for the implementation of Chula Vista's "balanced conununity" goals. 8. Residential environments should be enhanced by the provision of internal and adjacent open space, such as parks, squares, circi, vestpocket parks, malls, common greens, plazas, hiking trails, bridle paths, bicycle paths and trails, and pure undisturbed, nonmanicured open space. The provision of adequate open space, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, the Park I+and Dedication Ordinance, and other developmental policies, should be a condition of approval of all new and expanded building programs. 9. Low income families are entitled to the same residential . _ _... and environmental amenities as those tahich are standard to other families. Scaled down amenities and qualities build slums, and there- fore must be carefully avoided. Pdotwithstanding these factors, density bonuses allowed under the PUD Policy are feasible where such bonuses produce improved patterns of open space, better dwellings, and "balanced communities." The Planned Community (PC) and Planned Unit De~relopment (PUD) 5 ~.~~ r zonal regulations are designed to accommodate experimentation. Developers with innovative programs for the reduction of building costs, therefore, shall be encouraged to use the flexible PC or PUD provisions. 10. The City's Housing Element shall be implemented in close cooperation with the Comprehensive Planning Organization, the County of San Diego, and the several cities in the South Bay Area. 11. The Planning Department shall review the blousing Element and its Action Program on a continuing basis. The Planning_ Commission shall annually review the element and program and shall report its findings recommendations thereon to the City Council. IV. ACTION PROGRAM The implementation of the Housing Element will require the _ institution of an Action Program designed to increase the avail- ability of the City's housing stock, the improvemor~t of existing neighborhoods, and the creation of new residential areas. The success of this program is dependent upon the cooperation and active participation of government, neighborhood groups, builders, and other interested citizens. The Action Program is directed at the solution of Chula Vista's housing problems. The preparators, therefore, have subdivided the Action Program into the following subprograms. A. Programs for the Improvement of Certain Residential Areas. B. Plan for the Removal of Dilapidated Structures. C. Housing of Low Income and Moderate Income Families. D. Programs for the Establishment of Balanced Communities. 6 ~~ E. Capital Improvement Program for the Implementation of the Mousing Element. F, Program for the Development of Ilonurbanized Areas, G. Relocation of Displaced Families. H. Programs Designed to Promote Citizen Participation. T. ForesE.eable Obstacles to the Implementation of the Housing Element and Possible Solution. A. NEIGHBORIi00D PLANP~III~G AT1D IMPP,OVEMEi1T This subprograms would provide the vehicle for the preparation of detailed neighk~orhood improvement plans and courses of action. Interested neighborhood groups could develop neighborhood improvement plans which would concentrate on the improvement of housing within their spheres of influence. Basically, these plans would constitute conservation or rehabilitation programs, The participating i:esideiits and property owners would be expected to improve and maintain their real property in accordance with their neighborhood p]_an. The City of Chula Vista would provide technical and professional assistance to the neighborhood planning groups, and undertake, ~~~hen practical, the improvement and establishment of public facilities and public education programs on home maintenance. Goal of the subprogram: Sound residential neag~hborhoods, designed to remain stable over a long period of time. (Resident initiation and participation are essential to the success of this planning effort. The City should provide encouragement and technical assistance throughout the planning and implementation phases.) 7 ~' G - B. REMOVAL OF DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES The existence of dilapidated structures creates a blighting influence on adjacent housing in a neighborhood which is generally sound. A program for the removal of housing, which is in Such a deteriorated condition that it is no longer economically repairable, is successfully pursued in this municipality. This program, which . requires the strict enforcement of the City of Chula Vista's Building and Housing Codes, is governed by the "Dangerous Building" provisions, Volume IV of the adopted Uniform Building Code of the City of Chula Vista. The Director of Building and Housing directs this program. The effectuation of the Housing Element will require the continuing implementation of Volume IV. C. HOUSING FOR LO~'~ AND MODERATE INCOME FAD7ILIES Ar1D PROGRAM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BALATICED COT'IP4U21ITIES . 1. The City of Chula Vista shall encourage the Federal and State governments to create new and viable programs which promote the adequate housing of low and moderate income groups and disadvantaged families. 2. The City of Chula Vista expects every developer to address the problem of housing low income families and individuals. Where proposed projects exceed fifty dwelling units, the municipality expects the involved developers to explore methods to devote a minimum of ten percent of the said units to low income housing. _ This program calls for the developer's exploration and investigation of Federal and State subsidy programs, and other economically- feasible means of reducing the cost of housing. 8 ~~y7 3. The City of Chula Vista shall fully participate in the County's effort to locate Section 8 leased housing throughout the ~' San Diego Region. This participation will require Chula Vista to accept a pro rata share of this type of Federally sponsored, rent supplement housing. 4. The City of Chula Vista shall, require developers of projects which contain more than fifty dwelling units to participate in an "Affirmative Fair rarketing Plan," such as the BCA/HUD program. (E~;planatory P1ote: An "Affirmative Marketing Plan" is initiated by an agreement between a developer and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under this agreement, the developer prepares a marketing plan which is designed to attract prospective home buyers or tenants from all groups within a given market area. The primary objective of this "outreach" plan is the enlargement of dousing opportunities.) 5. In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Chu]_a Vista shall prepare, adopt,~and execute the plans and programs which are prerequisite to this municipality's eligibility for "Block Grants." These grants shall be devoted to the improvement of Chula Vista and the solution of the low and moderate income housing problems therein. 6. The City of Chula Vista, at the current and advance planning levels, shall promote the development of adequate housing for all economic segments of the people in the Chula Vista Planning Area. 9 ~~y~ 7. The City of Chula Vista shall actively seek State and Federal subsidies for moderate and low income housing, 8. The City will encourage the establishment of an advisory commission, which includes but is not limited to representatives of the housing industry, to counsel and assist residents, who normally qualify for Federal assistance, to obtain housing through local self-help programs, D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGR~2 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE I-IOUS ING ELEMENT The future construction and installation of needed public facilities in the residential neighborhoods of the City of Chula Vista should be programmed in the City's Capital Improvement Plan, This plan should be reviewed annually by the Planning Commission in order to assure the people that capital expenditures are consistent with, and responsive to, the Housing General Plan Element, Neighborhood Improvement Plans, and other housing programs and subprograms. E . DEVELOPMENT OF T10rIURBAIII ZED PARCELS At such time as it is appropriate for undeveloped lands within the planning area to be urbanized, the City should regulate such urbanization with a view toward establishing orderly,~stable and beautiful residential neighborhoods. These lands should be developed with sound housing in good environments. The City of Chula Vista should promote the establishment of "balanced communities" in its new territories. Developers should create well-planned, mixed-income residential complexes in an effort to attract all age groups and economic segments of the community. 10 ~,~i 7 F. RL;LOCATIOrJ OF DISPLACL'D F7~1ILI1S During the growth and expansion of the City of Chula Vista, there will be many times when existing dwellings will have to be acquired and removed. This acquisition and relocation may be the direct or consequential result of highway construction, urban renec•ral, or public facility development. Code enforcement might cause the removal of additional residences from Chula Vista's housing inventory. Prior to the commencement of programs which would displace individuals or families, the City of Chula Vista should endeavor to relocate these people in standard housing, sited in suitable neighborhoods. The relocation of individuals and families from one depressed area to another would not meet the policy guidelines of the Housing Element, and would tend to augment urban decline. G. PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROIZOTE CITI7,EN PAR'I'ICIPATIOt1 The I~ousiiig Element cannot be successful in tme absence of its manifestation of a patent responsiveness to the needs and desires of the people of the Chula Vista Planning Area.. The active support of local citizens and groups should be solicitQd during each phase of the City's Action Program for the implementation of the Housing Element. - The City Administration's recent establishment of the Housing Element Study Committee, and the active involvement of the Human Relations Commission will provide the Chula Vi:~ta Action Program impetus and verve. H. FORESEEABLE OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATh~N OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 11 ~~i~ 3. Problem: Local Policy There is a lac}': of coordinated effort to encourage self help in Chula Vista's several neighborhoods. The Administration's establishment of the Housing Element Study Committee is an excellent first step. The City Council, Planning Commission and Housing Element Study Committee should actively encourage and seek out public input and participation in the several communities and subcommunities of Chula Vista. Without the continuing, dynamic selling of the General Plan and the planning process, the Action Program will be rudely checked by public complacency. 4. Problem: Citizen Participation - Latent neighborhood leadership has not .been developed. Complacency dominates the majority of the residents--those who live in sound structures in viable neighborhoods. Frustration and cynicism often preclude low income neighborhoods from producing leaders. Where leadership is lacking, the members of the City Council and the Planning Commission must fill the void. The Department of Community Development should also play a ma,~"©r role in the effectuation of the Housing Element in certain neighborhoods. 5. Problem: The Construction and Finance Industries Private investment in the construction of new housing for low and moderate income families is not very lucrative. 13 ~% ~• , Investment in the production of housing for higher income families is more profitable. Solution: The City of Chula Vista shall officially encourage house builders to provide a variety of housing units, and "balanced communities." Residential projects shall be expected to manifest compliance with the housing policies and Action Program of this municipality. The City shall encourage the State to finance well-planned, well-constructed, and well-managed, mixed-income residential complexes. 6. Probler;~: Citizen Assistance Those residents who would normally qualify for Federally assisted housing programs are forced to wait for such programs due to lack of another viable means of obtaining housing. The City will encourage the establishment of an advisory commission including housing industry representatives to counsel and assist residents normally qualified for Fe~~eral assistance in a self help program to obtain housing through Local programs. V. CONCLUSION The City of Chula Vista, the second largest ciity in San Diego County, is the focus of considerable growth anz~ urban expansion. Chula Vista's natural endowments, energetic citizenry, and stable politics have coalesced to ma}:e this city's several communities desirable places in which to work and live. T3~e residents of this municipality have, for two decades, insisted that local 14 ~~~ .~ urbanization be paced and guided by sound urban plan~iing, and they have consequently enjoyed the fruits of an orderly and stable environment. The Housing Element provides the City of Chula Vista with the policy and action program essential to the extension of the benefits of decent housing and suitable living environments to all economic segments in the Planning area, The Elemera calls for new horizons in social, economic, and physical planning, and provides local and regional government, developers, subdividers and the citizenry- at-large with the opportunity of cooperating to make Chula Vista an "ideal" city. ~~~ 15 VI . Bibliogr_aphyx o; the Housing Element of the Gentir'al•Plan of the City of Chula Vista Texts _ ABRI~~IS, Charles. The Language of Cities. New York: The Vi}:ing Press, 1971 GALLION, Arthur B., and EISi1ER, Simon. The Urban Pattern, City Planning and De__sign, Second Edition, T1ew Yor ~: The D. Van Tlostrand Co., 1963 HOWARD, Edenezer. Garden Cities of To-T~iorr.o~~r. London: Faber and Faber Ltd., 1946 Y.EEBLE, Lewis. Principles and Practics of Town and Country Planning, Th d Edition. London: The Estates Gazette Limes i^ tom, -1967 KENT, T.J., .7r. The Urban General Plan. San Francisco: Chandler Publishing Co., 196 SCOTT, Mel. American City Planning Since 1590. Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of Callforn~a Press, 1969. WHYTE, ~~Jilliam II. Cluster Development. New York: American Conservation Association, 1964 Periodicals CARSON, John. "housing Policy in Ontario." Urban Land, Volume 32, No. 4, April, 1974. Washington, D.C. GREENBIE, Barrie B. "Social Territory, Community Health and Urban Planning." Journal of the American Institute of Planners, Volume 40, Number 2, Tlarch, 1974. Washington, D.C. RAHENKAMP, John. "Some Thoughts on T~iixed Housing Projects--And Their Economic and Social Advantages for tlae Developer and His Prospects." House & Home, Volume 45, Number 3, March, 1974. New York, N.Y. St-at~ T,aw MURPHY, George I-i. Laws Relating to Conservation and Planning, 1972 Edition. 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