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(Nov. 26, 2017, 12:05 p.m.) -- The draft Land Use Element includes an "Implementation Plan" (with "time frames") it proposes to apply if the City Council approves the LUE and its density increases. The "Implementation Plan" is visible in city staff's draft LUE document in Chapter 5 at pp. 125-137) at this link.

Below are some salient portions of the LUE "Implementation Plan." On viewing the timeline for each item, note that "0-5 years" could mean implementation relatively soon or near immediately.

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From LUE "Implementation Plan" (pp, 125-137)

LU-M-3
Consider including development incentives in the Zoning Regulations that allow greater development flexibility if projects include affordable housing; creative open space; cultural amenities; historic preservation or green building elements beyond those required; renewable energy components; and transit, pedestrian and bicycle amenities. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
LU-M-25
Amend the Zoning Regulations to include flexible standards targeted for infill development. These standards should address compatibility, appropriate and flexible parking requirements, public improvements, traffic levels of service, transit access, bicycle and multi modal facilities and off-site improvements (including alleys, roadways and sidewalks). (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
LU-M-27
Conduct an infill opportunity study within target areas that allow greater residential and commercial intensities. Target areas include downtown, commercial corridors and around transit stations. The study should identify infill opportunity sites and create new financial and regulatory strategies toencourage the development of infill projects. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 6-9
LU-M-25
Identify which recommendations of the Long Beach Boulevard Infill Analysis and Redevelopment Strategies merit funding. Responsible Department: Development Services (Time frame: 0-5 years) Related Policies: LU Policy 6-9
LU-M-29
Identify public-private partnership opportunities and prioritization for infill and transit-oriented development projects that support transit, housing affordability and the revitalization of neighborhoods. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 1-2
LU-M-30
Identify strategies to assist in the assembly of land to enable projects that support transit and affordable housing. Responsible Department: Development Services (Time frame: 0-5 years)
LU-45
Work with non-profit organizations to create workforce housing projects near large employment centers such as downtown, California State University Long Beach, local hospitals and medical centers,Regional Serving Facility >PlaceTypes, and other places where residential development would be appropriate. (Time frame: 10-20 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 5-2, 11-3
LU-46
Inventory vacant lots citywide. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 17-10, 17-11, 18-2
LU-47 (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Work with non-profit housing developers to create and develop affordable housing options.
Responsible Department: Development Services, Health and Housing Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 11-1, 12-1

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Some items in the Implementation Plan offer to reduce -- but not prevent -- the impacts of higher density/intensity developments on low density areas. Among them:

LU-M-32
Amend Title 21 of the Municipal Code to include compatibility development standards and urban form strategies that protect low-density development from higher density/intensity developments. Measures may include stepping down building height, reducing building mass, decreasing the number of stories and window placement, among others. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 6-8, 8-1
LU-M-35
Use the development review process to identify and remove impacts associated with new development projects on low-density residential uses. (Time frame: "May require short-, mid-, and long-term actions")
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 6-8, 8-1
LU-M-41
Evaluate the feasibility of imposing density boundaries for drive-through and/or free standing fast-food restaurants. This could be citywide, in neighborhoods with overconcentration of fast food, or around sensitive uses and schools. (Time frame: 0-5 years)
Responsible Departments: Health and Human Services, Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 10-4, 10-6, 10-7, 13-3, 13-4, 13-5
LU-87
To address existing homes in the designated "Open Space" area of Rosie’s Dog Beach, amend the Zoning Code to allow basic remodels by-right and prohibit additions for residential uses located within the Open Space PlaceType.
Responsible Department: Development Services
Related Policies: LU Policy 15-4