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ALPINE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN SUMMARY OF GOALS, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES REVISED: MARCH 2017 ---PAGE BREAK--- SUMMARY OF GOALS, POLICIES, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES I. CONSERVATION ELEMENT A. EARTH ELEMENT I - SECTION A G. P. GOAL NO. 1 CONSERVE SOIL AND RELATED RESOURCES POLICY NO. 1 Require soils and geologic reports for all land development projects. OBJECTIVE NO. 1 Adopt a comprehensive erosion control and grading ordinance. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Such an ordinance should require County approval for significant grading or vegetation removal operations. It should contain standards for on and off-site erosion control including re-seeding. G. P. GOAL NO. 2 PROTECT THE MINERAL RESOURCES OF ALPINE COUNTY AND PROMOTE THEIR WISE USE POLICY NO. 2a Existing mines and mineral deposits shall be protected from encroachment by incompatible land uses in accordance with California Public Resources Code 2710 et seq. (Surface Mining and Reclamation Act). POLICY NO. 2b Maintain open space buffer zones around existing or possible future mining sites to prevent encroachment and help mitigate noise, dust, vibration, and visual impacts and protect public safety. POLICY NO. 2c All costs and responsibilities for controlling off-site effects generated by mining and associated operations should be ---PAGE BREAK--- attenuated by mine operators and developers to the satisfaction of the County. POLICY NO. 2d All surface mined lands should be reclaimed following completion of surface mining operations to a usable condition which is readily adaptable to alternative land uses. B. AIR ELEMENT I - SECTION B G. P. GOAL NO. 3 MEET OR EXCEED FEDERAL AND STATE AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS POLICY NO. 3 The County should continue to consult with the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District regarding any proposed project which has the potential to adversely affect ambient air quality. C. WATER ELEMENT I - SECTION C G. P. GOAL NO. 4 MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OF SURFACE WATER IN ALPINE COUNTY FOR ALL CURRENT AND FORESEEABLE NEEDS POLICY NO. 4a Alpine County should remain opposed to any reduction in quantities of surface water presently administered to users in the County for in county uses under the final decree issued by the District Court for the District of Nevada involving the United States of America versus Alpine Land and Reservoir Company (1980) unless or until reasonable alternatives for supply of water for County's agricultural needs are secured. POLICY NO. 4b Development on lands draining to the Carson River should not significantly diminish the present supply of surface water to any tributary or channel of said river segments. POLICY NO. 4c Analysis of run off from new land developments should consider individual or cumulative increased flows of existing stream or river channels and down stream users. ---PAGE BREAK--- POLICY NO. 4d Acquire and maintain water rights to protect the County’s interest and future needs. G. P. GOAL NO. 5 MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SUPPLIES OF GROUNDWATER IN ALPINE COUNTY FOR ALL CURRENT AND FORESEEABLE NEEDS POLICY NO. 5a Groundwater withdrawals should not exceed or significantly draw- down groundwater supplies. POLICY NO. 5b Alpine County should oppose any significant reduction in quantities in groundwater in the County due to extractions by wells that serve areas outside of the County. POLICY NO. 5c Coverage of land that would reduce infiltration from run off or surface water should be minimized in areas important for groundwater recharge including coarse (gravelly) deposits along mountain fronts and stream or river channels. POLICY NO. 5d No parcel should be created or development approved that may involve structures intended for human occupancy unless an acceptable means of water supply has been established. G. P. GOAL NO. 6 IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF ALPINE COUNTY’S SURFACE WATER RESOURCES IN COOPERATION WITH THE LAHONTAN AND CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARDS G. P. GOAL NO. 7 MAINTAIN SAFE, CLEAN GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES THAT ARE ADEQUATE FOR ALL CURRENT AND FORESEEABLE BENEFICIAL USES POLICY NO. 7a The County should notify, inform, and provide adequate time for response to the appropriate Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding all projects for which County approval is necessary except those for which waiver provisions have been granted. POLICY NO. 7b No parcel should be created or development approved that may involve structures intended for human occupancy unless an acceptable means of sewage disposal has been proven available. POLICY NO. 7c Residential developments utilizing individual sewage disposal systems should not be allowed to accumulate in a given area in ---PAGE BREAK--- such concentrations that they collectively pose a threat to groundwater quality. D. WETLANDS ELEMENT I - SECTION D G. P. GOAL NO. 8 PRESERVE AND PROTECT WETLAND AREAS POLICY NO. 8 Minimize development in or conversion of wetlands. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Require the submittal of detailed wetland delineation, performed by a qualified biologist, for development projects proposed in or near suspected wetland areas. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Require proponents of development projects in wetland areas to mitigate impacts on wetlands such that, at minimum, there will be no net loss of either wetland habitat values or acreage. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Require U.S. Army Corps review prior to County approval of projects impacting wetlands. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: No use that would involve significant vegetation removal or earth disturbance should be allowed in stream environment designated areas. Due to the generalized standard used to delineate stream environments, variances in the above standards should be allowed where it can be proven projects will not generate unmitigable significant adverse effects upon the following features: groundwater recharge, surface water quality, aquatic or riparian habitat, wetlands, archaeological sites, aesthetics, and cliff or stream bank erosion. The County may approve projects that would impact designated stream environment areas where it is found that negative effects upon any of the listed parameters are outweighed by public need or concern. However, variance provisions should not apply to streams presently serving or intended to serve as habitat for threatened trout species. The County may require developers to dedicate land or easements to and along streams that support fisheries for the protection of stream environments or their public use. ---PAGE BREAK--- E. PLANT LIFE ELEMENT I - SECTION E G. P. GOAL NO. 9 PROTECT AND INCREASE THE POPULATIONS OF THREATENED, RARE, OR ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES POLICY NO. 9 Areas containing or suspected of containing rare, endangered, or threatened plants should not be disturbed without providing the California Department of Fish and Game a reasonable period of time within which to investigate, remove, or otherwise protect them. F. AGRICULTURE ELEMENT I - SECTION F G. P. GOAL NO. 10 PRESERVE AND PROTECT AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN ALPINE COUNTY OBJECTIVE NO. 10 Establish tax incentives or other means of preservation of Agriculture in Alpine County. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Implement state enabling legislation, “The Williamson Act,” to provide prime agricultural land owners with the option of reduced taxes to preserve agricultural uses through ten-year contracts with the County. The eligible area to be identified in an implementing ordinance should include all areas of 15% or less slope which are designated Open Space (OS) and zoned Agricultural (AG). G. P. GOAL NO. 11 Encourage clustering of development proposed for agricultural lands to minimize loss of productive lands to agriculturally uneconomical parcel sizes. G. FORESTS ELEMENT I - SECTION G G. P. GOAL NO. 12 PROMOTE WISE FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FIRE PROTECTION ON ALL EXISTING OR POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL TIMBER LANDS ---PAGE BREAK--- POLICY NO. 12 Property owners should be encouraged to apply for timber preserve zoning and be thereby granted an opportunity for property taxation based upon timber yields. OBJECTIVE NO. 12 Work with the California Department of Forestry toward the adoption and implementation of special timber harvest management practices for east slope timber resources. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: It is a policy of the State Board of Forestry that counties try to improve existing State rules covering timber harvest practices rather than adopt their own. Alpine County is part of the Southern Forest for forest practice purposes as specified in Section 909 of the California Administrative Code. Section 952 et seq. specifies forest practice rules which apply to the entire Southern Forest District. Special rules could be added which address conditions that are unique to the Sierra Nevada east slope including fire danger (refer to Safety Element - Fire). H. ANIMAL LIFE ELEMENT I - SECTION H G. P. GOAL NO. 13 PROTECT THE CRITICAL HABITAT OF ALL FEDERAL OR STATE LISTED SENSITIVE, THREATENED, RARE, OR ENDANGERED WILDLIFE POLICY NO. 13 The County should provide the California Department of Fish and Game notice of all development that may encroach upon the critical habitat of sensitive, threatened, rare or endangered species with reasonable time for the Department to respond with recommendations for project alternatives and mitigation measures. G. P. GOAL NO. 14 PROTECT IMPORTANT DEER HABITATS AND MIGRATION ROUTES TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE POLICY NO. 14a The County should provide the California Department of Fish and Game with notice of all development projects located within known or suspected critical summer or winter range or deer migration corridors with reasonable time for the Department to respond with recommendations for project alternatives and mitigation measures. ---PAGE BREAK--- POLICY NO. 14b The County should encourage cluster development to protect wildlife habitats and migration routes by placing them in permanent open space in conjunction with approved cluster development. G. P. GOAL NO. 15 PROTECT AND ENHANCE FISHERIES INCLUDING THE EXISTING AND PROPOSED HABITATS FOR THREATENED PAIUTE AND LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT POLICY NO. 15a Protect the aquatic habitat along the East Fork of the Carson River to maintain the fishery in the designated Wild Trout Management Area upstream from Wolf Creek. POLICY NO. 15b Cooperate with the Department of Fish and Game in implementing their East Fork of the Carson River Wild Trout Management Plan. POLICY NO. 15c The County should acquire easements to and along rivers, streams, and lakes which provide viable fish habitats wherever feasible and appropriate to maintain fishing access. POLICY NO. 15d Cooperate with other agencies in the development of an overall drainage management plan for the East and West Forks of the Carson River and their tributaries. POLICY NO. 15e Support acquisition of water rights at Heenan Lake, Red Lake, Caples Lake, Twin Lake, and Meadow Lake Hydro System. Oppose the transfer of water rights or diversion of water within Alpine County that would adversely impact fisheries and recreational uses. I. ENERGY ELEMENT I - SECTION I G. P. GOAL NO. 16 ACHIEVE MAXIMUM LEVELS OF ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH PROPER CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND PLACEMENT OF ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS POLICY NO. 16a All new public, private facilities and residences should be designed to meet requirements of Title 24 of the State Energy Code. ---PAGE BREAK--- POLICY NO. 16b In approving development permits the County should set requirements and/or make recommendations wherever possible that would improve energy conservation and save long-term costs. POLICY NO. 16c New residential development which creates significant demand for public facilities and services should be located adjacent to areas where the necessary services and facilities are available; or in locations where such services can easily be extended and where necessary facilities are easily accessed. An exception to this policy shall be allowed for residential development not exceeding one unit per 20 acres gross density that is located within the OS Open Space designation of this plan. G. P. GOAL NO. 17 DEVELOP ENERGY RESOURCES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOLAR, WIND, GEOTHERMAL, AND SMALL HYDRO WITHOUT SACRIFICE TO AESTHETICS OR THE EXISTING NATURAL OR SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT POLICY NO. 17a Small scale hydro electric power generation facilities should be developed where dams, canals, or pipelines exist or are constructed provided any losses of water to present beneficial uses can be determined to be insignificant. POLICY NO. 17b Existing and proposed special service districts should consider power generation using locally available hydro, wind, or other resources among the services and facilities they would intend to provide. POLICY NO. 17c All new lots or parcels intended to contain structures for human occupancy should be designed to allow for and protect maximum utilization of available solar and wind resources. POLICY NO. 17d The investigation and development of geothermal resources on Alpine County's eastern slope should be encouraged. POLICY NO. 17e Opportunities for generating electricity using wasted heat from future industrial, commercial, or manufacturing processes (co- generation) should be considered where feasible and appropriate. POLICY NO. 17f Trans-Sierra utility corridors including power lines, pipelines and other utility transmission facilities that do not provide direct benefits to Alpine County and its residents should not be allowed ---PAGE BREAK--- in Alpine County. In no event shall new overhead transmission and utility lines be permitted. Where the County does not have jurisdiction to prohibit such facilities, they should be discouraged to the greatest degree possible. J. CULTURE ELEMENT I - SECTION J G. P. GOAL NO. 18 PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF ALPINE COUNTY POLICY NO. 18a The County should cooperate with the Washoe and the MiWok Tribes to develop policies for the identification and protection of significant archeological sites. POLICY NO. 18b The County should provide notice and necessary information to the Regional Officer governing archaeologic sites of any development project that may have the potential to affect an archaeological site. The officer should be allowed reasonable time to determine whether the project involves an archaeological site and respond with project alternatives and/or mitigation measures which would lessen or mitigate any identified negative effects. POLICY NO. 18c The proponents or applicants for development projects in areas known or suspected of containing historic artifacts should be required to protect any historic sites and/or artifacts that may be found. POLICY NO. 18d The County should assist the public in locating and obtaining grants for low interest loans for the preservation and enhancement of historic buildings. POLICY NO. 18e The County should promote proactive planning to avoid cultural resource impacts and promote historic preservation through appropriate standards, incentives and easements. K. AESTHETICS ELEMENT I - SECTION K G. P. GOAL NO. 19 MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE EXISTING AESTHETIC RESOURCES IN ---PAGE BREAK--- ALPINE COUNTY POLICY NO. 19a Maintain scenic highway designation for Highways 4, 88 and 89. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Highways 4, 88 and 89 are designated scenic routes on the Land Use map. The County’s scenic highway ordinance should be applied to these routes. POLICY NO. 19b Protect steep slopes from grading, vegetation removal, road construction or other developments or activities that may impact the viewshed from any designated scenic route. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The County’s scenic highway ordinance should be revised to clearly define what is meant by protection including a definition of steep slopes and clear guidelines for protection. POLICY NO. 19c Protect open areas, ridges, peaks and other skyline features from structures that may impact the viewshed from any designated County or State scenic route. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The County’s scenic highway ordinance should be revised to clearly define what is meant by protection including definitions of open areas, ridges, peaks and other skyline features, and clear guidelines for protection. POLICY NO. 19d Regulations and guidelines for protection of any designated scenic highway routes shall not, by themselves, result in the prohibition of construction of a single family home on any parcel within the County, or the prohibition of any use which is listed as permitted within the various zoning districts that are defined in the County’s zoning ordinance. POLICY NO. 19e Continue to maintain a design review committee to review and make recommendations upon building permits and development plans in the town of Markleeville. POLICY NO. 19f Protect nighttime views by minimizing outside lighting. POLICY NO. 19g Encourage voluntary application of the scenic highway corridor design requirements contained in the County Zoning Ordinance throughout all areas in the County. ---PAGE BREAK--- II. SAFETY ELEMENT A. FIRE ELEMENT II - SECTION A G. P. GOAL NO. 20 MINIMIZE THE THREAT TO LIVES AND PROPERTY POSED BY THE POSSIBILITY OF WILDLAND AND STRUCTURAL FIRES WITHIN THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE IN THE COUNTY. OBJECTIVE NO. 20A: Reduce fuel loading to a low risk level within the wildland urban interface. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20a-1: The County shall coordinate with the Fire Safe councils to distribute informational materials for homeowners regarding wildland fire hazards, defensible space requirements and other measures that can done by homeowners to reduce wildland fire hazard and fuel loading on individual lots and within existing neighborhoods. These materials should be included in the building permit packet and made available to the general public at county libraries, other public offices within the County and on the County’s web site. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20a-2: The County shall work with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to assertively implement the defensible space requirements of Public Resources Code 4291. This includes implementation of the requirements for individual lots and a periodic inspection program to monitor compliance and correct deficiencies. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20a-3: The County and/or Fire Safe councils shall pursue public and private funding, where available, to assist private landowners in implementing fuels reduction and defensible space measures in order to achieve a low risk condition. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20a-4: The County shall require vegetation management plans for all new development that, at a minimum, include provisions for implementation and maintenance of fuels reduction and defensible space; and which meet the minimum clearance standards pursuant to Public Resources Code 4290 (14 CCR 1270). Consideration should be given to maintaining healthy vegetation, minimizing the potential spread of noxious weeds, habitat for wildlife and visual impacts in formulating these vegetation management plans. For purposes of this policy, new development ---PAGE BREAK--- includes parcel maps and subdivisions that create new lots or building sites, planned developments and conditional use permits that entitle new structures. Requirements for ongoing maintenance of vegetation management plans shall be addressed in conditions of approval and/or CC&Rs for the development. A mechanism for enforcement of the maintenance requirements shall also be implemented. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20a-5: The County shall work with public land management agencies to pursue fuel modification and reduction in addition to prescribed burning projects to reduce risks on public lands in areas both within and surrounding existing communities. Priority areas for this type of project are identified in the Alpine Community Fire Plan. OBJECTIVE 20B: Improve water supplies for fire protection in developed areas within the wildland urban interface. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20b-1: The County shall work in conjunction with the Fire Safe councils, CDF, fire departments and other agencies with responsibility for fire protection to establish uniform minimum water supply standards for new development. The standards shall meet or exceed the requirements of Public Resources Code 4290. These standards shall be officially adopted by the County. Variances, waivers and/or exceptions to the minimum standards shall only be allowed when an alternative that can be documented to provide an equivalent or better level of protection is required. When compliance with the water supply standards specified in Public Resources Code 4290 is not possible, mitigation measures or alternatives shall be included to achieve fire safe goals as an exception in accordance with 14 CCR 1270.03. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20b-2: The County shall encourage long range planning for improved water supplies for fire protection throughout the County. This planning process should involve the Fire Safe councils, local area residents, fire departments, CDF and other agencies with responsibility for fire protection. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20b-3: The County and/or Fire Safe councils shall pursue public and private funding to improve water supply for fire protection throughout the County. OBJECTIVE 20C: All new development in Alpine County shall be provided with adequate access for emergency response vehicles and an emergency ---PAGE BREAK--- egress route for evacuation. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20c-1: The County shall work in conjunction with the Fire Safe councils, CDF, fire departments and other agencies with responsibility for fire protection to establish uniform minimum access standards for new development. The access standards shall meet or exceed the requirements of Public Resources Code 4290, except as specifically provided in Item 20c-2, 20c-3 and 20c-4. These standards shall address driveways and roads and shall include minimum standards for the number of access points into and out of the development area, driving lane width, grade, curve and cul de sac radius, dead end roads, turn arounds, emergency access/escape routes, home addressing and signing. These standards shall be officially adopted by the County. Variances, waivers and/or exceptions to the minimum standards shall only be allowed when an alternative that can be documented to provide an equivalent or better level of protection is required. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20c-2: Where through roads or dual access to new development is not feasible or desirable due to significant environmental constraints or legal access rights, mitigation measures shall be required. Possible mitigation measures could include, but not be limited to, increased road width, more frequent turn outs and/or turn around locations, increased water supply requirements for fire protection and sprinkler requirements for structures. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20c-3: The standards established through implementation of 20c-1 should include special consideration for land uses that customarily rely on remote locations and existing parcels in remote locations that do not have road access or are served by roads that may not meet minimum standards. Examples of these land uses that rely on remote locations include, but are not limited to, backcountry ski huts, pack stations, dispersed recreation sites and campgrounds. Some examples of existing parcels in remote locations with roads that do not meet minimum standards include, but are not limited to, private lands in the Poor Boy Road, Wolf Creek, Willow Creek, Forestdale Road, Blue Lakes and Leviathan Mine areas. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20c-4: When compliance with the access standards specified in Public Resources Code 4290 is not possible, mitigation measures or alternatives shall be included to achieve fire safe goals as an exception in accordance with 14 CCR ---PAGE BREAK--- 1270.03. OBJECTIVE 20D: Obtain the best possible level of fire protection and emergency response services for all communities in Alpine County. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-1: The Board of Supervisors should continue to contribute stable funding from the County general fund at recent historical levels for fire protection and emergency services. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-2: The County shall support efforts by each fire department within the County to obtain lower ISO ratings for structure fires within all fire protection areas. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-3: To the extent allowable by law, the County shall support efforts to implement the recommendations of the Eastern Alpine Fire Services Plan in a timely manner. Further, and also to the extent allowable by law, the County should consider providing funding for completing preliminary studies and other documentation necessary to place a measure on the ballot regarding Option 9 as described in the Eastern Alpine Fire Services Plan and endorsed by the Board of Supervisors. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-4: The County shall support efforts to utilize the Alpine County Airport as a base of operations for the Bureau of Land Management SEAT planes and associated fire suppression equipment. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-5: No new development shall be approved unless the County can make a finding that the development can be provided with adequate fire protection and emergency services. For purposes of this policy, new development includes parcel maps and subdivisions that create new lots or building sites, planned developments and conditional use permits that entitle new structures. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-6: To the extent possible by law, the County shall require all new parcel maps, subdivisions and planned developments to participate in any prospective or existing benefit assessment district or other similar organization or entity that will develop and improve water supply or other fire protection capabilities in the area where the new development is proposed. ---PAGE BREAK--- IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-7: The County shall work in conjunction with the Fire Safe councils, CDF, fire departments, and other agencies with responsibility for public safety and fire protection to establish designated safe emergency evacuation routes and early warning systems. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-8: The Community Fire Plan should be completed, adopted and updated on a regular basis. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-9: The Alpine County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan should be reviewed on a regular basis and updated if necessary as provided for in the plan. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-10: The County shall support completion of a Master Fire Protection Plan to identify long term capital facility and operational needs for fire protection services in all areas of Alpine County. This plan should include minimum fire protection service standards based on NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) criteria. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-11: The County Board of Supervisors should evaluate available options and consider establishing the functions of a Fire Marshall within all areas of Alpine County. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-12: The County shall support the continued location of the Sierra Front Interagency Fire Dispatch Center and associated fire fighting resources at the Minden-Tahoe Regional Airport. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-13: The County shall designate a suitable site between Woodfords and the Nevada state line for a future fire station and related facilities such as water storage, so that all existing residences and lots that have road access entirely within Alpine County and that are between Woodfords and the Nevada State line will be within five miles of either the Woodfords fire station or the designated site. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-14: The County shall evaluate the current and future transportation system and identify opportunities to incorporate fire infrastructure elements such as turn outs, heliports and safety zones. ---PAGE BREAK--- IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-15: The County shall incorporate or reference the most current fire hazard mapping from CDF for both the SRA (State Responsibility Area and (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones) in Local Responsibility Areas if applicable. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: 20d-16: The County shall encourage the local fire protection agencies to conduct pre wildfire attack planning that includes consideration of structures, fuel breaks, back fire areas and staging areas that will support safe fire suppression. B. SEISMIC ELEMENT II - SECTION B G. P. GOAL NO. 21 INFORM RESIDENTS OF THE CORRIDOR AREA OF SEISMIC RISKS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE AREA POLICY NO. 21a Any parcel map, or subdivision map, subdividing lands near the potentially active faults located along the eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada as shown on the Land Use Map shall contain a notation warning that said area may be subject to seismic activity. POLICY NO. 21b All new development proposed within or adjacent to a "Special Study Zone" as identified on the Official Map prepared by the State Mines and Geology and shown in Appendices R-8 through R-10 in the Alpine County General Plan, shall require a geologic report. Human occupied structures shall not be constructed across traces of active faults as identified in a required geologic report. C. UNSTABLE SLOPES ELEMENT II - SECTION C G. P. GOAL NO. 22 LOCATE AND DESIGN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT TO PREVENT THREAT DUE TO LANDSLIDE OR AVALANCHE POLICY NO. 22a All developments intended for human use or occupation shall address potential hazards by natural or construction related landslides. POLICY NO. 22b All developments intended for human use or occupation shall address avalanche hazard assessment where the following ---PAGE BREAK--- conditions occur: treeless or sparsely vegetated slopes, gullies, and bowls steeper than 30 percent; and/or any history or evidence of avalanche occurrence susceptibility. D. FLOOD ELEMENT II - SECTION D G. P. GOAL NO. 23 LOCATE AND DESIGN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT TO PREVENT THREAT FROM FLOOD OCCURRENCE POLICY NO. 23a Subdivision Maps shall identify 100 year flood zones. Uses which include overnight human occupancy, storage or processing of hazardous materials, or encroachments into the flood plain which could adversely affect the velocity, volume or direction of flood flows in a manner which could create threat to public health and safety shall be prohibited in those zones. POLICY NO. 23b No living quarters shall be allowed at ground level and commercial, industrial, and other human activities shall be controlled within areas possibly subject to flood inundation due to possible dam failure. POLICY NO. 23c Dam and irrigation ditch failure hazard assessments and emergency plans shall be prepared before any development which may subject persons or property to hazards associated with dam failure is approved. POLICY NO. 23d Any parcel map, or subdivision map subdividing lands near drainage in Alpine County, shall contain a notation warning that said area is possibly subject to flash flood occurrence. E. NOISE ELEMENT II - SECTION E G. P. GOAL NO. 24 REDUCE OR MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF NUISANCES CREATED BY NOISE AFFECTING CITIZENS OF ALPINE COUNTY POLICY NO. 24a No development shall be allowed that would subject persons living in existing or planned residential areas to unhealthful noise levels. POLICY NO. 24b New development of noise-sensitive uses shall not be allowed where the noise level due to non-transportation noise sources will exceed the ---PAGE BREAK--- noise level standards shown in the chart below, as measured immediately within the property line of the new development, unless effective noise mitigation measures have been incorporated into the development design to achieve the standards specified. Noise created by new proposed non-transportation noise sources shall be mitigated so as not to exceed the noise level standards as measured immediately at the property line of lands designated for noise- sensitive uses. Noise sensitive uses include hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries or residences. This policy shall not apply to noise sources associated with agricultural operations on lands zoned for agricultural uses, residential units established in conjunction with industrial or commercial uses or snow-making in ski resort areas. NOISE LEVEL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR NOISE SENSITIVE USES AFFECTED BY NON-TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Noise Level Daytime Nighttime Descriptor (7 a.m to 10 p.m.) (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) Hourly Leq, 50 45 Maximum level, dB 70 65 POLICY NO. 24c The Planning Commission may allow noise level standards to be exceeded for temporary activities. POLICY NO. 24d New development of noise-sensitive land uses will not be permitted in areas exposed to existing or projected levels of noise from transportation noise sources which exceed the levels specified in the following chart, unless the project design includes effective mitigation measures to reduce noise in outdoor activity areas and interior spaces to the levels specified. F. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ELEMENT II - SECTION F G. P. GOAL NO. 25 PROTECT CITIZENS AND PROPERTY FROM DAMAGE BY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HARMFUL CHEMICALS, RADIATION LEVELS, GASES, EXPLOSIVES AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ---PAGE BREAK--- POLICY NO. 25a Ensure the hazardous waste materials used in business and industry are properly handled and that information on their handling and use is available to fire and police protection agencies. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Continue to enforce hazardous materials provisions in the County Zoning Code. POLICY NO. 25b Ensure the hazardous waste generated in the County is properly planned for, handled, treated and disposed of. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Enact provisions of the implementation plan provided in the Alpine County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Comply with the California Integrated Waste Management Act which directs counties to prepare an Integrated Waste Management Plan consisting of the following elements: A. Source Reduction & Recycling B. Household hazardous Waste C. Nondisposal Facility D. Siting E. Summary Plan POLICY NO. 25c Ensure that Alpine County does not become a corridor for transporting hazardous materials, including nuclear waste. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The Alpine County Board of Supervisors should consider adopting a resolution to establish a hazardous material and nuclear waste transport free County. III. LAND USE ELEMENT A. COMMUNITY CHARACTER ELEMENT III - SECTION A POLICY NO. 25.5a New development shall be compatible with, and shall not have a significant adverse effect upon existing community character as defined in the community character section of General Plan. POLICY NO. 25.5b The rate of new development shall be controlled in order to achieve the following community objectives: OBJECTIVE NO. 25.5a Obtain development that is compatible with, and does not have a ---PAGE BREAK--- significant adverse effect upon existing community character as defined in the community character section of General Plan. OBJECTIVE NO. 25.5b Maintain adequate levels of public services within the community as future growth and development occur. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE 25.5a: Adopt an ordinance which regulates the rate of new development on the east side of the County. D. PUBLIC SERVICE AND FACILITIES ELEMENT III - SECTION D G. P. GOAL NO. 26 PROVIDE A LEVEL OF PUBLIC SERVICE ADEQUATE TO INSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF ALPINE COUNTY CITIZENS AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY NO. 26a Provide additional safety, community services, security personnel and facilities as dictated by growth and development. OBJECTIVE NO. 26a Develop and maintain a short and long term capital improvement program. OBJECTIVE NO. 26b Establish a Capital Improvement Fund and budget annually to place monies in the fund. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: A Capital Improvement Program should list buildings, grounds and other public works projects to be constructed in the County. To date only fire protection needs have an adopted plan. Special Districts should annually submit their own capital improvement programs to the County. All capital improvements should be reviewed for conformance with the General Plan. POLICY NO. 26b All new commercial or residential units utilizing community sewer or water systems should be required to contain low or restrictive flow water fixtures or devices wherever possible. OBJECTIVE NO. 26c Apply to the State Water Resources Control Board for set aside of water for future needs in Bear Valley area from Lake Alpine. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The appropriate steps and responsibilities for accomplishing the objective as well as a means for delivering the Lake Alpine water to users in the Bear Valley ---PAGE BREAK--- Planning Area, when deemed necessary, are presented in the Bear Valley Master Plan EIR (Gretzinger and Weatherby, Inc.), and future water supply for the Bear Valley Area of Alpine County (Bill Dendy and Associates, assisted by James M. Morris, Jr. 1982). OBJECTIVE NO. 26d Continue to pursue a set aside of water for future needs in the Kirkwood area from Caples Lake with the State Water Resources Control Board. E. PUBLIC FINANCE ELEMENT III - SECTION E G. P. GOAL NO. 27 PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF PUBLIC SERVICE WHILE MAINTAINING A BALANCED COUNTY BUDGET OBJECTIVE NO. 27a Develop a long-range budget plan. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The costs involved in operating all County departments should be analyzed. In general, the costs for new development shall be paid for by developers or residents of new developments. They should not become an undue burden upon existing tax base for County service levels and systems. Those departments able to charge fees for services should establish fees that would, as nearly as possible, equal the cost of services provided. The costs of operating all other departments or services should be compared with current and projected revenues and adjusted accordingly. OBJECTIVE NO. 27b Area specific impact fees should be established in accordance with State Code Section 66000 for the Markleeville/Woodfords, Bear Valley and Kirkwood areas. Development Impact Fees are charges that are applied to new construction to cover each development’s fair share of public facilities that are required to serve that development. Development Impact Fees should be assessed for expansion of all services including fire, police, water, sanitary sewer, drainage, parks, public facilities and streets. OBJECTIVE NO. 27c Improve and maintain a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) capable of reviewing and acting upon proposals for County annexations as well as special district formations, annexations, consolidations, dissolutions, and reorganizations. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The requirements and responsibilities ---PAGE BREAK--- for Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCO's) are contained within State Law. The current make-up of the County's LAFCO and the assistance provided by County Staff are considered adequate for all immediate and long-term purposes. County Staff should prepare for LAFCO members a clear and concise guide to LAFCO procedures consistent with enabling statues. OBJECTIVE NO. 27d Establish a method for clearly delineating all costs associated with proposed developments and a means for assigning those costs appropriately and equitably. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Include analysis of economic impacts as a standard part of all environmental analysis accomplished under CEQA. OBJECTIVE NO. 27e Alternative sources of revenues, such as business license fees, sales tax increase, court penalty assessments, and impact fees, should be reviewed as they become available through State enabling legislation for appropriateness, revenue generation capability, and cost of implementation. OBJECTIVE NO. 27f The County should require that either a homeowners association or a special district exist or be formed that would provide for the on-going costs incurred by a new development, before approving such a development - or - the County should charge benefit assessments for the same purpose. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The general procedures and responsibilities for Special District formation are summarized in Data Base Section 11.23. Examples of special districts that have been suggested during the General Plan preparation process include district formation or expansion in the Corridor, Kirkwood, and Bear Valley Planning Areas. Kirkwood has established a public utility district with broad authority to acquire, construct, and maintain electric and gas facilities and water and sewer facilities, to operate public parking, cable television, road maintenance, snow removal, fire protection, and other services. Bear Valley has formed County Service Area under which Bear Valley residents and property owners locally provide and pay for various services, including snow removal, fire protection and solid waste. Re-organizing the CSA as a community services district is under consideration. OBJECTIVE NO. 27g Lands which are located in areas designated Open Space and distant from existing developed areas should be traded for appropriately designated Federal Lands near existing communities in all possible ---PAGE BREAK--- instances. A list of specific Federal parcels that should be considered for trade is included in Data Base 7.6. A Memorandum of Understanding should be established with the Forest Districts to establish procedures for such transfers. F. PLANNING ELEMENT III - SECTION F G. P. GOAL NO. 28 MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS IN ALPINE COUNTY OBJECTIVE NO. 28a Maintain consistency between all applicable County Ordinances and the County General Plan. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: State Law allows the County "reasonable time" within which to make zoning or other ordinances consistent with the General Plan. All County Ordinances should be reviewed with respect to the General Plan's Goals, Objectives, Policies, and the Land Use Map upon adoption. Recommendations or alternatives for revisions should be available for public review and at least one public hearing should be held before adoption. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: The County should continue to provide adequate funding and staff to insure that the County maintains a comprehensive Planning process. OBJECTIVE NO. 28b Maintain a comprehensive and internally consistent General Plan. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: Once each year in coordination with the County's budget process, the County's Planning Commission should report to the Board of Supervisors on the status of the General Plan, the progress in its application, and whether or not revisions or amendments would be in order. Amendments to the General Plan must not exceed four per year. OBJECTIVE NO. 28c Maintain a system for clear and streamlined permit processing. IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE: State Government Code 65920 et seq. places certain requirements on local governments with respect to processing permit applications in a timely fashion. The legislation, when enacted locally, can offer benefits to the County, the general public, and project proponents by clearly spelling out responsibilities and time limits for project review and approval. The County should maintain application process descriptions that conform with ---PAGE BREAK--- requirements of AB 884 using simple schematic drawings where possible. These should show all parties the steps and time frames involved in the acceptance, review, and action upon any General Plan Amendment, Subdivision, Rezoning, Use Permit, or other application. The first step in the review of any such application should be a General Plan consistency determination. Before any application would be accepted as complete for processing the determination should be made whether or not such application is consistent with the General Plan. This determination should, in most instances, be made by qualified County Staff. However, where interpretation is difficult, the determination may need to be referred to the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. Where applications are submitted for projects that are clearly not in conformance with the General Plan, such applications should be returned and the applicant informed that adoption of a General Plan Amendment would be necessary to make the application acceptable. IV. CIRCULATION ELEMENT STREETS & HIGHWAYS Goal 29: Develop and maintain an efficient, safe, and effective road system. Policy 29a Support/Encourage actions at the local, state, and federal level that ensure roadways are adequate and improved to accommodate present and future traffic. POLICY 29B IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN LEVEL OF SERVICE C ON ROADWAYS (EVALUATED FOR AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS BASED ON TABLE 5) AND AT INTERSECTIONS (EVALUATED FOR PEAK HOUR CONDITIONS USING THE CURRENT HIGHWAY CAPACITY MANUAL METHODOLOGY) TO ENSURE TRAVEL DELAYS AND CONGESTION DO NOT CAUSE IMPACTS TO DRIVERS. . NEW DEVELOPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH THE ROAD CAPACITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT: PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES.TABLE 5 ROADWAY SEGMENT AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE THRESHOLDS Functional Class Lanes Level of Service A B C D E County Collectors 2 900 2,000 6,800 14,100 17,400 4 2,300 5,000 17,500 27,400 28,900 State Highway (Rural Minor Arterial) 2 1,200 2,900 7,900 16,000 20,500 4* 10,700 17,600 25,300 32,800 36,500 Notes: * The thresholds are provided for a multi-lane highway; this threshold should not be applied to two lane highway with passing lanes. Currently, Alpine County does not have any four lane facilities. The thresholds for four lane faculties are provided for informational purposes. Source: HCM 2000 and Fehr & Peers, 2009 ---PAGE BREAK--- Policy 29c Establish and maintain a functional classification system that identifies the 20-year function and lane requirements for the existing and proposed county and state road system. Policy 29d Limit access to state highways consistent with their primary function as carriers of through traffic. Policy 29e Utilize a road improvement project priority system based on traffic volumes, congestion, and safety characteristics to increase capacity or enhance safety on existing roadways and intersections. Policy 29f Implement and maintain the pavement management system to protect the investment in existing roads. Policy 29g Support a high level of state maintenance for State Highways. Policy 29h Periodically monitor accident records to identify high-accident locations and to recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Policy 29i Maintain existing transportation facilities and support efforts to improve Alpine County’s highway system to support economic development and tourism within the County. Time Frame: Ongoing Responsibility: Alpine County Department of Public Works Desired Outcome: Maintain transportation facilities at acceptable levels of service TRANSIT Goal 30: Establish alternative transportation modes consistent with demand and available resources. Policy 30a Support improvements in specialized transportation services (including the acquisitions of new transit vehicles) provided by public and private entities. Policy 30b Utilize industry accepted cost-efficiency guidelines in making decisions about new or existing public transit services. Policy 30c Develop operating procedures for operators of public transit systems to ensure safety of passengers. Time Frame: Short-term Responsibility: ACLTC Desired Outcome: Make transit available for residents in populated areas of Alpine County. NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION Goal 31: Encourage bicycling and walking in Alpine County. ---PAGE BREAK--- Policy 31a Develop and periodically update a bicycle and pedestrian master plan that can be incorporated into the planning and construction activities for all County departments. Policy 31b Subdivision layouts should accommodate pedestrians where appropriate, and facilities should be designed in accordance with best practices including the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Policy 31c Accommodate bicyclists where feasible along roadways. Incorporate standard signage and traffic controls as established by Caltrans to ensure a high level of safety for bicyclists and motorists. Policy 31d Accommodate walking and bicycling to and from schools consistent with demand and available resources. Policy 31e Implement education and encouragement programs to promote safe use of Alpine County bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Time Frame: Long-term Responsibility: Alpine County Department of Public Works Desired Outcome: Provide efficient alternatives to the automobile for travel. AVIATION Goal 32: Maintain the Alpine County Airport in a safe and operable condition. Policy 32a Airports shall be designed, maintained, and improved in compliance with the FAA Airport Design Advisory Circular (150/5300-most current issue). Policy 32b Airport Land Use Plans shall be developed and periodically updated for each county airport facility. Time Frame: Ongoing Responsibility: Alpine County Department of Public Works; Caltrans Desired Outcome: Alpine County airports are maintained at a safe level and are promoted to attract economic development to the County. V. HOUSING ELEMENT Housing Goal 33 The County of Alpine’s housing goal is to attain safe and decent housing for all members of the community through an analysis of available sites, assistance to the development community, addressing local constraints, conserving existing stock, and promoting equal opportunity. ---PAGE BREAK--- Policies 33a Assist and encourage the development of housing to meet the needs of low and moderate income households. 33b Promote the development of adequate employee housing to meet the needs in the county’s ski resort communities. 33c Provide zoning which results in adequate sites with development standards for a variety of housing types to meet the county’s share of housing needs. 33d Pursue infrastructure to facilitate a variety of housing types to meet the county’s share of the regional housing need. 33e Support and facilitate the rehabilitation and conservation of Alpine County’s existing housing stock. 33f Address constraints to the development, maintenance and improvement of housing. 33g Prevent housing discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all persons. Implementation Programs Implementation Program 33h: Employee Housing Requirements Program Description: The Kirkwood and Bear Valley resorts are major employment centers in Alpine County. Employment within these areas is highly seasonal, resulting in a unique need for housing. Objectives: The County will continue to require employee housing development at Kirkwood in accordance with the Kirkwood Housing Ordinance. As new development occurs in the Bear Valley Village area, the County will require an Employee Housing Implementation Plan (EHIP) in stride with specific needs in Bear Valley. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Numerical Objective: 18 (12 low income, 6 moderate income) Funding Source: Private development Completion Dates and Milestones: On-going Implementation Program 33i: Zoning ordinance Review and Amendment Program Description: The County zoning ordinance needs to be updated for a variety of State requirements such as permitting manufactured homes in residential zones by right, allowing ---PAGE BREAK--- agricultural employee housing by right, and including a density bonus ordinance. Objectives: Government Code § 65852.3 requires manufactured homes on permanent foundations to be permitted by-right in single family zoning districts. In addition, other changes to state law require revisions to sections of the County Code. The County will amend its zoning ordinance to: • Comply with Government Code § 65852.3 regarding manufactured housing in residential zones; • Include density bonus provisions in compliance with Government Code § 65915; • Implement Health and Safety Code § 17021.5 and § 17021.6 which generally require employee housing to be permitted by-right without a conditional use permit in single–family zones for six or fewer persons and in zones permitting agricultural uses for up to 12 units or 36 beds. Allow employee housing as a permitted use in all zoning districts that permit agricultural uses consistent with Health and Safety Code § 17021.5 and § 17.021.6; • and, • Review Use Permit finding language and revise as needed to reduce ambiguity. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Numerical Objective: Not applicable Funding Source: Alpine County Completion Dates and Milestones: Amend the Zoning Ordinance by December 2016 (replace with date 12 months from BOS element adoption) Implementation Program 33j: Mixed Use Development Program Description: Outside of the resort communities of Bear Valley and Kirkwood where mixed use is a common type of development, Alpine County has limited commercial areas. Facilitating development of mixed uses (residential and commercial) in these small commercial areas promotes more efficient use of both land and resources, and, thus, is an effective way of attaining affordable housing. Objectives: Amend the zoning ordinance to clearly allow mixed use residential and commercial projects in commercial zones as a principal permitted use, not requiring a conditional use permit. Evaluate the zoning ordinance and development standards for opportunities to encourage mixed development. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Funding Source: Alpine County ---PAGE BREAK--- Numerical Objective: Not applicable Completion Dates and Milestones: Amend zoning ordinance by December 2016 (replace with date 12 months from BOS element adoption) Implementation Program 33k: Assist in the Development of Housing for Extremely Low-, Very Low-, Low- and Moderate-Income Households Program Description: The general lack of infrastructure and financing options are major constraints to housing that is affordable to lower income households. Objectives: The County will explore opportunities to build partnerships that will work to expand infrastructure and obtain funding to develop a variety of housing types affordable to low and moderate income households. The County will meet with stakeholders, including community representatives, interested landowners, developers and infrastructure providers annually to discuss and identify opportunities, including funding sources to expand infrastructure and develop affordable housing. Identified opportunities will be presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for public review and direction. The County will pursue identified opportunities as directed by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. The County will deliver a copy of the adopted Housing Element to all public and private water providers in accordance with GC § 65589.7. Priority areas for assistance in infrastructure development include Bear Valley, Markleeville, and Woodfords. The County will work with the utility providers in these areas and will apply for grant or loan funding on behalf of interested utility providers as appropriate. Grant funding sources for infrastructure improvements benefitting lower income households include USDA Rural Development and Community Development Block Grants. Infrastructure loans are available from USDA Rural Development, the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (I-Bank), and the Rural Communities Assistance Corporation. For housing construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation possible funding sources include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME program, USDA Rural Development Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Grants, and other programs available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The County will assist developers of workforce and affordable housing to secure appropriate grants and loans. Further, the County will assertively seek to have workforce and affordable housing included in private development projects through identification of funding sources that can assist in the provision of that housing. In these efforts, the County will emphasize the needs of Extremely Low and Very Low Income households to ensure to the extent feasible that housing for these income groups is addressed. The County will identify and pursue funding sources, programs, and partners to assist in the development of housing for Extremely Low and Very Low Income households. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department (as facilitator) ---PAGE BREAK--- Numerical Objective: 10 housing units (5 very low, 5 low) Funding Source: HCD, USDA, other Completion Dates and Milestones: Ongoing program – pursue partnerships, funding opportunities, and other housing support opportunities as available and appropriate for Alpine County. At least one partnership or funding opportunity for housing or infrastructure developments will be pursued during the planning period. Implementation Program 33l: Direct Assistance to Residents and Homebuyers Program Description: Home price and development trends in Alpine County indicate that housing that is affordable to the workforce and other local residents remains difficult to obtain. There are a number of potential programs to directly assist residents and potential homebuyers available through the State and Federal governments and non-governmental agencies. These include programs such as the HOME, CDBG, and CalHome Programs which provide first-time homebuyers assistance and rehabilitation funds to low- and moderate- income households. Objectives: The County will explore opportunities to provide direct assistance to potential residents and homebuyers through Federal, State, and non-governmental programs that provide down payment assistance, favorable financing, sweat equity projects, and other methods of making housing more affordable. The County will compile a list of available programs and investigate the feasibility of making such programs available within the community. Included in the opportunities to be evaluated will be the establishment of a Housing Authority and/or partnering with agencies or organizations in adjoining counties to increase opportunities and efficiency. Identified opportunities will be presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for public review and direction. The County will pursue identified opportunities as directed by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department (as facilitator) Numerical Objective: not applicable Funding Source: HCD, HUD, California Housing Finance Agency, Habitat for Humanity, others Completion Dates and Milestones: Annually review with Planning Commission and present opportunities to the Board of Supervisors. Implementation Program 33m: Affordable Housing Requirements Program Description: Home price and development trends in Alpine County indicate that housing that is affordable to the local workforce continues to be difficult to obtain. Requiring major new development to participate in the production of affordable housing for the workforce can be an effective way to increase the supply. Objectives: The County will continue to explore the variety of options available to require ---PAGE BREAK--- major new development to provide housing that is affordable to low and moderate income households. The County will contact the Department of Housing and Community Development, housing advocacy groups, and other similar agencies to help identify these tools and select the best alternatives for County consideration and action. Alternatives will be presented to the Alpine County Planning Commission for public review and discussion. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department, HCD Numerical Objective: Not applicable Completion Dates and Milestones: On-going. Identify and present alternatives to the Alpine County Planning Commission as new tools become available. Implementation Program 33n: Persons with Disabilities Program Description: To encourage the development, maintenance and improvement of housing for persons with disabilities, the County evaluated its zoning, permit procedures and building codes and found that the County should pursue a reasonable accommodation procedure and further investigate the feasibility of parking reductions for residential care facilities. Objectives: Adopt a formal reasonable accommodation procedure and investigate and implement parking reductions for residential care facilities. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Numerical Objective: Not applicable Funding Source: Alpine County Completion Dates and Milestones: Adopt a reasonable accommodation procedure by January 2016 and investigate parking reductions as part of the amendments to the zoning ordinance by (insert date one year from adoption once the adoption hearing date is set). Implementation Program 33o: Fair Housing Information and Referral Program Description: The County seeks to remove discrimination in housing. Objectives: The County will direct persons with complaints of housing discrimination to the CA Department of Consumer Affairs and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Information regarding housing discrimination will be made available at the County Library, post offices, community centers, civic buildings and other areas appropriate to reach the entire community of Alpine County. The County will periodically contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing to maintain current materials on fair housing issues. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Numerical Objective: Not applicable Completion Dates and Milestones: Contact the Department of Fair Employment and ---PAGE BREAK--- Housing annually for updated publications, posters, and similar material; handle complaints and maintain fair housing materials on an on-going basis. Implementation Program 33p: Conservation and Rehabilitation Program Description: The health of the county housing stock is a vital component of the County’s housing needs. Objectives: The County will continue code enforcement efforts and encourage private activities to preserve the aging housing stock through remodeling and weatherization. The County will provide technical assistance and education. The County will also consider the feasibility of obtaining grant funds for the rehabilitation of older mobile homes within the Sierra Pines community as well as other housing units throughout the county. In recognition of the need to address state policy regarding climate change, especially Assembly Bill 32, the rehabilitation program will support Program 12, Energy Conservation. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Numerical Objective: 16 units rehabilitated if determined to be feasible Completion Dates and Milestones: Ongoing for code enforcement, technical assistance and educational efforts. Implementation Program 33q: General Plan Progress Report Program Description: The General Plan is required to be internally consistent and the County is required to report on the implementation of the General Plan on an annual basis, pursuant to Government Code § 65400. Objectives: The County will review the General Plan’s implementation programs and prepare an annual report for the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This annual report will include an analysis of the progress made in regards to the Housing Program chapter of the Housing Element and summarize the County’s progress toward its share of the regional housing need. The annual report will also address the internal consistency of the General Plan. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Completion Dates and Milestones: Prepare a report in October of each year and submit to the Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Implementation Program 33r: Sites Inventory Program Description: The Housing Element is required to include an inventory of sites available for residential development. This inventory summarizes vacant and underutilized ---PAGE BREAK--- sites suitable for residential development, including zoning, size, realistic capacities, and known constraints. Objectives: The County will update its Available Sites Inventory as necessary to reflect changes in available sites. The inventory will be made available to the development community as a resource, including possible posting to the County website. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development Department Completion Dates and Milestones: This program is on-going and updates to the inventory will be made as needed. Implementation Program 33s: Energy Conservation Program Description: Energy costs represent a substantial portion of total housing costs. Reduction in energy usage through conservation and land use standards can substantially reduce household energy use and reduce overall housing costs. Objectives: A) The County will continue to implement the standards of the California Building Code including energy conservation standards; B) The County will continue to require employee housing be constructed in conjunction with major projects in Bear Valley and Kirkwood thereby reducing energy use associated with commuting; C) Households needing energy assistance will be referred to the appropriate public utility or the El Dorado County Department of Community Services for assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); D) Code Enforcement and rehabilitation efforts will include a focus on energy efficiency and conservation. To promote energy conservation in housing, Alpine County will: • Partner with community services agencies to seek financial assistance for low income persons to offset the cost of weatherization and heating and cooling homes. • Partner with public utility districts and private energy companies to promote free energy audits for low-income owners and renters, rebate programs for installing energy efficient features/appliances, and public education about energy conservation. • Support standards, including zoning,, that promote passive solar heating and other forms of conservation and alternative energy where appropriate. • Partner with nonprofit and for profit developers to seek appropriate grant funding to assist with the construction of energy efficient housing. Responsible Agency: Alpine County Community Development and Social Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Departments Completion Dates and Milestones: This program is on-going. Quantified Objectives 33t Table 31 Income Group Regional Share1 New Construction Rehabilitation Homebuye r Assistance Conservation and Preservation* Extremely Low 3 3 3 0 2 Very Low 4 4 3 2 2 Low 6 6 5 2 3 Moderate 6 6 5 2 3 Above Moderate 11 11 0 0 0 Total 30 30 16 6 10 1This quantified objective is per the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. *There is an overlap with Rehabilitation as dilapidated units may be conserved through rehabilitation. Source: Alpine County Housing Department, Alpine County Housing Needs Assessment 2003 VI. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT G.P. Goal No. 34 Establish a Balanced Economy that is Consistent with Sustainable Environmental Preservation Objective No. 34a Identify programs to help diversify the economy. Objective No. 34b Identify programs to help reverse the trend of failing or stagnating businesses and recruit new businesses. Objective No. 34c Identify programs to improve services to support economic growth. Implementation Measure: Establish an Economic Development Advisory Committee to identify and recommend appropriate programs to the Board of Supervisors. Members should include a Supervisor, a Planning Commissioner, a Chamber of Commerce representative, the BOS Assistant, the Planning Director and the Public Works Director.