' Proposed Land Use Element Shows This Close Relationship Between Its Proposed Land Use Changes, Related Policies And Zoning '
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Proposed Land Use Element Shows This Close Relationship Between Its Proposed Land Use Changes, Related Policies And Zoning


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  • "The Land Use Plan doesn't change zoning. Zoning's the next step. This does not change zoning." Councilwoman Stacy Mungo, statement at Sept. 16, 2017 neighborhood meeting

  • "...I do not support the proposed zoning changes outlined in the 4th District August map." Councilman Daryl Supernaw, Sept. 22, 2017, weekly emailed newsletter

(Sept. 23, 2017, 4:15 a.m.) -- LBREPORT.com quotes below text directly from city staff's proposed Land Use Element indicating the close relationship between staff's proposed land use changes, related policies and zoning. The document's text below speaks for itself.

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"Citywide Implementation Strategies"
Table LU4, pp. 126-128
"Related Policies" (pp. 110-122)
Update the Zoning Regulations and Zoning Districts Map to include new zoning districts and development standards that are consistent with the PlaceTypes, goals, strategies and policies outlined in this Land Use ElementPolicy 6-10: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element PlaceTypes and by the updated Zoning Districts
Update the Zoning Regulations to include urban form standards that address the interface with street frontage, appropriate massing and compatibility standards based on context and location. Ensure the regulations allow a mix of uses and accommodate transit, walking and biking facilitiesPolicy 6-5: Provide incentives for outdated and underperforming industrial areas to transition to commercial uses consistent with the PlaceTypes Map
Policy 6-6: Promote transit-oriented development around passenger rail stations and along major transit corridors.
Policy 6-7: Continue to develop the downtown into a city center that provides compact development, accommodates new growth, creates a walkable urban environment, allows for diversifi ed businesses and is easily accessible to surrounding neighborhoods and regional facilities.
Policy 6-8: Ensure infill development is compatible with surrounding established and planned uses.
Policy 6-10: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element PlaceTypes and by the updated Zoning Districts.
Policy 6-11: Support infill and transit-oriented development projects by utilizing available tools, such as public-private partnerships and assistance with land assembly and consolidation.
Policy 13-3: Avoid concentration undesirable uses, service facilities and infrastructure projects in any manner that results in an inequitable environmental burden on low-income or minority neighborhoods.
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...Policy LU 1-3: Require sustainable design strategies to be integrated into public and private development projects.
Policy 4-2: Promote the transition of some heavy industrial and manufacturing sites to creative green and sustainable industries.
Policy 6-5: Provide incentives for outdated and underperforming industrial areas to transition to commercial uses consistent with the PlaceTypes Map
Policy 6-10: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element PlaceTypes and by the updated Zoning Districts.
Policy 6-11: Support infill and transit-oriented development projects by utilizing available tools, such as public-private partnerships and assistance with land assembly and consolidation
Policy 11-1: Allow a variety of housing types in new residential developments with the goal of establishing new opportunities for persons of varied income ranges, ages, lifestyles and family needs.
Policy 12-1: Promote an equitable distribution of housing types for all income and various cultural groups throughout the City; avoid creating concentrations of below-market-rate housing in underserved and low-income neighborhoods.
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)...Policy 1-1: Promote sustainable development patterns and development intensities that use land efficiently and accommodate and encourage walking
Policy 3-1: Implement land use regulations and economic development strategies that will help diversify the local economy and expand job growth. Accommodate a mix of industries in Long Beach, including high technology, telecommunications, aerospace, green technology, renewable energy, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, port and shipping, professional services, restaurants, entertainment and the film industry
Policy 6-6: Promote transit-oriented development around passenger rail stations and along major transit corridors.
Policy 6-10: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element PlaceTypes and by the updated Zoning Districts.
Amend Title 21 of the Municipal Code to create new PlaceType districts that allow higher density development and new infill opportunities...Policy 1-1: Promote sustainable development patterns and development intensities that use land efficiently and accommodate and encourage walking
Policy 1-2: Support high-density residential, mixeduse and transit-oriented development within the downtown, along transit corridors, near transit stations and at neighborhood hubs
Policy 3-1: Implement land use regulations and economic development strategies that will help diversify the local economy and expand job growth. Accommodate a mix of industries in Long Beach, including high technology, telecommunications, aerospace, green technology, renewable energy, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, port and shipping, professional services, restaurants, entertainment and the film industry
Policy 6-6: Promote transit-oriented development around passenger rail stations and along major transit corridors.
Policy 6-7: Continue to develop the downtown into a city center that provides compact development, accommodates new growth, creates a walkable urban environment, allows for diversified businesses and is easily accessible to surrounding neighborhoods and regional facilities.
Policy 6-10: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element PlaceTypes and by the updated Zoning Districts.
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 to encourage the development of infill projectsPolicy 6-9: Focus infill development in the downtown, Multi-Family residential neighborhoods and transit-oriented development areas, and along specific corridors.
Identify public-private partnership opportunities and prioritization for infill and transit-oriented development projects that support transit, housing affordability and the revitalization of neighborhoods...Policy 1-2: Support high-density residential, mixeduse and transit-oriented development within the downtown, along transit corridors, near transit stations and at neighborhood hubs.
Identify strategies to assist in the assembly of land to enable projects that support transit and affordable housing...Responsible Related PoliciesPolicy 6-11: Support infill and transit-oriented development projects by utilizing available tools, such as public-private partnerships and assistance with land assembly and consolidation

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Non-elected city staff (Christopher Koontz, Amy Bodek et. al) can propose land use changes and policies, but the elected City Council ultimately decides (and can tweak, change, reject, accept) land use changes and policies...and ultimately zoning. So...do you want your elected Councilmember to support what you just read above?

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And yes, contrary to what LB Councilwoman Mungo told ELB residents on Sept. 16, the City Attorney's office has indicated that Councilmembers (all of them) can state their individual views on proposed land use changes which are legislative, not adjudicatory matters.

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