Monterey Initiative - Final Text Submitted to Printer

INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS The county counsel has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: TITLE: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN SUMMARY Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey: We, the undersigned and qualified voters of the County of Monterey, hereby propose an initiative measure as set forth below to amend the Monterey County General Plan We request that this proposed measure immediately be adopted by the Board of Supervisors without change, or that it be submitted to the voters of the County of Monterey at the earliest regular or special election for which this petition qualifies pursuant to the California Elections Code and other applicable laws The text of the proposed measure is set forth below and on the subsequent pages, as follows: The Monterey County Quality of Life, Affordable Housing, and Voter Control Initiative The People of the County of Monterey hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Findings and Purpose The People of Monterey County hereby find and declare as follows: A Requiring A Vote of the People Will Serve The Public Interest Requiring a vote of the people on major development projects in rural areas will reduce the influence of special interests and will ensure that the people have control over critical decisions affecting Monterey County’s land, water, and quality of life B Stronger Housing Policies Are Needed Monterey County faces a severe housing crisis, and the poorly-planned development permitted by the Board of Supervisors has made the local housing situation worse, not better It is vitally important to increase the proportion of units in any new housing project that will be affordable for the working families of Monterey County, and to take other effective actions to increase affordable housing opportunities C Poorly-Planned Development Threatens Local Taxpayers Fiscal impact studies show that the kind of large scale and scattered rural developments now routinely approved in Monterey County lead to taxpayer costs that are greater than the tax revenues generated by the development This means that the approval of such developments can result in a taxpayer subsidy for the developers Since poorly-planned, large scale and scattered rural developments threaten local taxpayers, the voters should be given the opportunity to vote on such major new rural developments prior to their construction D Police and Fire Service Are Threatened By Inappropriate Development Rapid and large scale developments, and sprawling, scattered developments in rural areas, are over stressing the capacity of the Sheriff’s Department, diminishing the service capability of local fire protection districts, and are putting intense pressure on the local school system Land use policies should insure that needed public services will be available at the same time that new developments are constructed, not promised to be provided at some later time E Poorly-Planned Development Is Leading To A Traffic Congestion Crisis Inappropriate development decisions in Monterey County are leading the County into a traffic congestion crisis and are undermining the agriculture and tourism industries that are the foundation of the local economy F Adequate Water Must Be Available Before New Developments Are Constructed New developments are consistently approved before adequate water supplies are available This kind of inappropriate and poorly-planned development makes water quality and water supply problems worse, not better New developments should not be permitted unless a permanently sustainable supply of water is available G The Public Must Enact New General Plan Policies Now Current land use policies are undermining the local economy, damaging the natural resources of Monterey County, making housing, traffic, water quality and water supply problems worse, and are reducing the service capabilities of local police, fire, and other public agencies, while providing irresponsible taxpayer subsidies for the developers It is the purpose of this initiative measure to enact new General Plan policies which will reduce or eliminate the economic, social, and environmental problems caused by rapid, large scale and scattered rural developments in Monterey County and enhance the quality of life of all Monterey County residents SECTION 2: Voter Control Over Poorly-Planned Development In order to maintain voter control over poorly-planned development, no provision of this initiative measure shall be changed, amended, or repealed except by a vote of the People SECTION 3: General Plan Amendment Consistent with the Findings and Purpose of this initiative measure, the People of Monterey County hereby amend the Monterey County General Plan (as it exists on the date this initiative is submitted) as set forth below Material deleted from the existing General Plan is indicated in strike out type Material added to the existing General Plan is underlined Text indicated in standard type is existing text in the General Plan Unless explicitly modified by this initiative measure, all other provisions of the Monterey County General Plan remain unchanged The new maps designating the Community Areas and Major Land Use Classifications that are being added to the General Plan by this initiative are included in the accompanying Appendix A For the convenience of the voters, the accompanying Appendix B includes copies of the existing land use maps, which are identified as figures in the General Plan, that are referred to in this initiative; the maps contained in Appendix B are not being enacted by this initiative, but rather are included for reference purposes only SEC 3.a Countywide General Land Use Policies The Goals, Objectives, and Policies for General Land Use and Residential Land Use set forth in Chapter IV of the Monterey County General Plan (pages 114-118) are amended as follows: GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES FOR LAND USE GENERAL LAND USE 26 GOAL TO PROMOTE APPROPRIATE AND ORDERLY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT WHILE PROTECTING DESIRABLE EXISTING LAND USES Objective 26.1 Direct development and conservation efforts in the County through use of the planning process Policies 26.1.1 The County, in coordination with the cities, shall manage the type, location, timing, and intensity of growth in the unincorporated area 26.1.2 The County shall discourage premature and scattered development 26.1.3 The County shall designate adequate sites for a range of future land uses, ensuring balanced development of the County 26.1.3.1 Major Land Use Classifications – To preserve a distinction between urban areas and rural areas, all lands within Monterey County are classified in this General Plan in one of the following Major Land Use Classifications: (A) Cities; (B) Community Areas; (C) Rural Lands; (D) Agricultural Lands; and (E) Public Lands These Major Land Use Classifications are shown on Map (Major Land Use Classifications) ; and, are also shown on Map (Community Areas) (See Appendix A.) The Major Land Use Classifications described below and depicted on Land Use Map and Land Use Map are in addition to, and not replace, the Land Use Designations described in the Countywide Land Use Plan and depicted on Figure 13a Cities – Cities are incorporated geographic areas that have independent authority over all land uses located within their city limits The County shall actively work with the cities and the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to promote orderly, efficient, compact, urban development patterns as cities expand into unincorporated areas to accommodate future growth Community Areas – This General Plan specifically delineates five Community Areas, which are unincorporated lands served by a broad range of urban services The five Community Areas established by this General Plan are: (1) Pajaro, (2) Castroville, (3) Boronda, (4) Chualar, and (5) Fort Ord Rural Lands – Rural lands are unincorporated lands located in areas that not have adequate public infrastructure and public services to accommodate further subdivision or intensification of existing land uses However, nothing in this General Plan shall be interpreted or applied so as to prohibit the construction of a single-family residential structure, or any auxiliary or accessory structure, or any other structure permitted by this General Plan and the applicable zoning ordinance, on a legal lot of record existing on the date that these amendments to the General Plan become effective Agricultural Lands – Monterey County’s largest industry is commercial agriculture Lands mapped and designated as “Agricultural” in this General Plan are, in fact, a special type of “industrial” land They combine the best soils, favorable growing climate, large landholdings, and generally adequate water supplies, and because of these factors, the voters have designated these lands as “Agricultural” on Map (Community Areas) and Map (Major Land Use Classifications) (See Appendix A.) These lands have been determined to be uniquely capable of supporting long-term commercial agricultural production, ranging from intensive row crop farming to less intensive livestock grazing Because these lands are at the foundation of the local economy, the public health, safety, and welfare require that they be retained in agricultural use to the greatest extent possible, and the designation of these lands may not be changed without a vote of the people Public Lands – Public lands are public or quasi-public lands, including military bases, wilderness areas, national forests, state, county and regional parks, public institutions, and other open space 26.1.3.2 (a) Designation of Community Areas The designation of Community Areas Map (Community Areas) (see Appendix A), and as further described in subdivision (b) below, replace and supersede any undeveloped Areas of Development Concentration formerly described in the Countywide Land Use Plan, any Area Plan, and the certified Land Use Plan for the North County Area of the coastal zone If development rights within an Area of Development Concentration outside the urban development boundaries of any Community Area designated by this policy have vested or the development plan has been approved by the voters of the County of Monterey prior to the effective date of this policy, the development within the Area of Development Concentration may proceed consistent with the prior approvals Otherwise, any new development within an Area of Development Concentration shall comply with Policy 26.1.4 of this General Plan The existing boundaries of any Area of Development Concentration for which, prior to the effective date of this policy, either development rights have vested or a development plan has been approved by the voters, shall not be expanded without approval of the voters of the County of Monterey (b) Urban Development Boundaries for Pajaro, Castroville, Fort Ord, and Boronda Community Areas The boundaries of each Community Area depicted on Map (Community Areas) and Map 1a through Map 1e (Community Areas) and described below are the urban development boundaries within which new development is directed pursuant to Policy 26.1.4 The Pajaro Community Area urban development boundary, as shown on Map 1a (see Appendix A), is coincident with the defined boundaries of the Redevelopment Area as established by the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency in November 1986 The boundaries can generally be described as south of the Pajaro River and east of the Union Pacific railroad spur track leading into Santa Cruz County; developed lands west of Salinas Road; developed lands east of Salinas Road and north of Lewis Road; developed lands north of Railroad Avenue and west of Allison Road; developed lands north of San Juan Road to the Pajaro River and undeveloped lands approximately 600 feet east of Susan Street and north of San Juan Road to the Pajaro River; and developed lands east of Salinas Road between San Juan Road and Railroad Avenue and undeveloped lands approximately 800 feet east of San Juan Road between San Juan Road and Railroad Avenue The Castroville Community Area urban development boundary, as shown on Map 1b (see Appendix A), encompasses the existing urban areas of the Castroville community established by the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency in November 1986 In addition, areas cited as “opportunity areas” over the course of preparation of a Community Plan for Castroville are to be included within the Castroville Community Area boundary These can generally be described as the undeveloped lands west of Washington Street and north of Seymour Street and west of Cooper Street; the undeveloped areas on either side of the Union Pacific railroad tracks south of Castroville Boulevard and north of Axtell Street and between Cielo Azul and Highway 156; the undeveloped lands between Blackie Road and Highway 156 and south of a proposed extension of Castroville Boulevard; and the undeveloped lands south of Merritt Street to the Tembladero Slough The Boronda Community Area urban development boundary, as shown on Map 1c (see Appendix A), is coincident with the defined boundaries of the Redevelopment Area as established by the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency in November 1988 The boundaries can generally be described as west of the incorporated City of Salinas boundary to Boronda Road and north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks The Fort Ord Community Area urban development boundary, as shown on Map 1d (see Appendix A), encompasses the Redevelopment Area boundary established by the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency in February 2002 and also includes the lands held by the Regents of the University of California north of Reservation Road and east of Blanco Road The boundary can generally be described as undeveloped lands east of Blanco Road and north of Reservation Road to the bluffs overlooking the Salinas River; and, the lands south of Reservation Road and east of Imjin Road and east of 7th Avenue to the boundary established by lands held by the US Bureau of Land Management (c) Designation of Urban Development Boundary for Chualar Community Area Within 12 months of the effective date of this policy, the Board of Supervisors of Monterey County shall define the urban development boundaries for the Chualar Community Area, as shown on Map (Community Areas) (See Appendix A.) The area within the urban development boundaries of the Chualar Community Area as established by the Board shall be the existing developed area, as depicted on Map 1e (see Appendix A), plus an additional growth area that shall not exceed 100 additional acres As soon as practicable after the Board of Supervisors defines the Chualar Community Area urban development boundaries, the County shall revise Maps (Community Areas) and Map 1e in order to depict the Chualar Community Area Following the Board’s initial establishment of the urban development boundaries pursuant to this section, any subsequent revisions to the Chualar Community Area urban development boundaries shall require approval by the voters of the County of Monterey 26.1.3.3 Public Vote Required to Increase Existing Residential Parcels of Land Outside Cities and Urban Development Boundaries of Community Areas In areas outside the incorporated boundaries of Cities and the urban development boundaries of Community Areas, the number of parcels that may be created may not be increased beyond the number of parcels that have been created and exist as of the effective date of this policy, unless either: (1) the requirements of subdivision (c) of Policy 26.1.4 have been satisfied, or (2) the voters of the County of Monterey approve the proposed increase in the number of parcels outside the incorporated boundaries of Cities and the designated urban development boundaries of Community Areas For purposes of this General Plan “the number of parcels that have been created and exist as of the effective date of this policy” and “any legal, undeveloped lot of record existing on the date this policy becomes effective” means those parcels that are legally eligible for conveyance or for construction of improvements under the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the California Government Code) by the effective date of this policy 26.1.4 Development Directed to Community Areas To reduce both taxpayer costs and environmental impacts, new urban development shall be directed to the unincorporated Community Areas of Boronda, Castroville, Pajaro, Chualar, and Fort Ord, where an adequate level of services and facilities (such as water supply, sewer systems, fire and police protection, transportation infrastructure, and schools) currently exist, or can be expanded or provided The areas inside the urban development boundaries described in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Policy 26.1.3.2 and shown on Map and Maps 1a through 1e are generally suitable for urban development (See Appendix A.) Areas outside the urban development boundaries are suitable for long-term protection of agriculture, natural resources, public health and safety, and buffers between community areas and cities The County shall designate growth areas only where there is provision for an adequate level of services and facilities such as water, sewerage, fire and police protection, transportation, and schools Phasing of development shall be required as necessary in growth areas in order to provide a basis for long-range services and facilities planning (a) Road Capacity Required New development within the urban development boundary of any Community Area shall be phased so that all necessary public infrastructure and services, including highway and road capacity, are completed prior to or concurrent with the new development (b) Adequate Water Supply Required New development within the urban development boundary of any Community Area shall not proceed without establishing that there is a permanently sustainable water supply available to serve the new development Prior to approving any new development within a Community Area as designated in Policy 26.1.3.2, the appropriate County decision-maker shall make a finding based on substantial evidence provided by the water supplier or, in the event that there is no water supplier for the Community Area, by the landowner that there is a permanent sustainable water supply to serve the new development (c) Subdivisions Outside Community Areas Lands outside the urban development boundaries of the Community Areas of Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord shall be subdivided only when the proposed land division achieves one or more of the following objectives: (i) The merger of small parcels into one or more large, contiguous, and agriculturally viable parcels that will remain exclusively in a soil-dependent agricultural use or exclusively in a conservation use (ii) The creation of a parcel or parcels for exclusive agricultural or grazing use, when any such parcel is viable for agriculture or grazing and is permanently deed restricted to agricultural uses (iii) The creation of a parcel or parcels for transfer, sale, or donation to a federal, state or local government agency, or to a state-recognized nonprofit group, when any such parcel is permanently deed restricted to protect and conserve such parcel for exclusively agricultural, open space or resource protection uses, or for a public use compatible with the permanent protection of the parcel exclusively for agricultural, open space, or resource protection uses (iv) Compliance with the provisions of an approved vesting tentative map, development agreement, or other similar legal commitment made by Monterey County prior to the effective date of this policy, if such vested tentative map, development agreement, or other commitment by the County has provided the landowner with a vested property right (v) The creation of a residential cluster development consistent with all the following provisions: The clustered subdivision will result in new residential units being located immediately adjacent to a city or community area that is capable of providing adequate services, and is conditioned so that such services are in fact provided; The clustered subdivision will not increase the number of legal parcels existing as of January 1, 2006; The clustered subdivision will achieve permanent protection of significant natural resources, or agricultural land; The clustered subdivision will not result in land use conflicts between the clustered homes and adjacent uses; The clustered subdivision will not overtax the County’s ability to provide adequate infrastructure and services; and The clustered subdivision will not be developed on slopes over 25%, within a critical habitat, or within 100 feet of a riparian corridor (d) Primary Residences on Existing Legal Lots of Record (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of the General Plan, a property owner shall be allowed to construct a single, primary residence on any legal, undeveloped lot of record existing on the date that this Policy becomes effective, providing that the construction of such residence is otherwise consistent with the County’s development standards and zoning ordinances (ii) A property owner shall be allowed to construct auxiliary or accessory structures consistent with the County’s development standards and zoning ordinances (iii) A property owner may only construct one primary residence on any legal, undeveloped lot of record existing on the date that this Policy becomes effective, providing that the construction of such residence is otherwise consistent with the County’s development standards and zoning ordinances 26.1.4.3 A standard tentative subdivision map and/or vesting tentative and/or Preliminary Project Review Subdivision map application for either a standard or minor subdivision shall not be approved until: (1) The applicant provides evidence of an assured longterm water supply in terms of yield and quality for all lots which are to be created through subdivision A recommendation on the water supply shall be made to the decision making body by the County’s Health Officer and the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency, or their respective designees (2) The applicant provides proof that the water supply to serve the lot meets both the water quality and quantity standards as set forth in Title 22 of the California Cod of Regulations, and Chapters 15.04 and 15.08 of the Monterey County Code subject to the review and recommendation by the County’s Health Officer to the decision making body 26.1.4.5 Area Plan Land Use Plans Shall Conform to Countywide General Land Use Policies In addition to the countywide goals, objectives, policies, and land use plans contained in the overall Monterey County General Plan, the County has adopted as part of the General Plan eight area plans providing further detail and policy guidance for the following geographic subareas: Cachagua, Greater Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley Master Plan, Central Salinas Valley, Greater Salinas, South County, North County, and Toro Each Area Plan has its own separate Land Use Plan tailored to the specific needs of that planning area The Countywide General Plan directs growth to designated Community Areas pursuant to Policy 26.1.4 herein Upon the effective date of this policy, any new development authorized by the Land Use Plans within each Planning Area shall comply with the Countywide General Land Use Policies, including, in particular, Policies 26.1.3.3 and 26.1.4 26.1.4.6 North County Land Use Plan (Coastal) The Monterey County General Plan includes four land use plan areas within the coastal zone of Monterey: Big Sur; Carmel Area, Del Monte Forest, and North County Upon the effective date of Policy 26.1.4, new development within the North County Land Use Plan shall comply with the Countywide General Land Use Policies, including, in particular, Policies 26.1.3.3 and 26.1.4 and the Housing Element, including, in particular Policy H-3.0 Countywide General Land Use Policies 26.1.3.1, 26.1.3.2, 26.1.3.3, and 26.1.4 and Housing Element Policy H-3.0 not apply to any land area subject to the land use plans for Big Sur, Carmel Area, and Del Monte Forest 26.1.5 The County shall designate future land uses in a manner which will achieve compatibility with adjacent uses 26.1.6 Development which preserves and enhances the County’s scenic qualities shall be encouraged 26.1.7 Where appropriate, the County shall develop standards and/or procedures to control development siting, design, and landscaping 26.1.8 Development in scenic road and highway corridors shall be governed by policies located in the transportation section of this General Plan 26.1.9 In order to preserve the County’s scenic and rural character, ridgeline development shall not be allowed unless a special permit is first obtained Such permit shall only be granted upon findings being made that the development as conditioned by permit will not create a substantially adverse visual impact when viewed from a common public viewing area New subdivisions shall avoid lot configurations which that create building sites that will constitute ridgeline development Siting of new development visible from private viewing areas, may be taken into consideration during the subdivision process Definition of Ridgeline Development Development on the crest of a hill which that has the potential to create a silhouette or other substantially adverse impact when viewed from a common public viewing area 26.1.10 The County shall prohibit development on slopes greater than 30% It is the general policy of the County to require dedication of scenic easement on a slope of 30% or greater Upon application, an exception to allow development on slopes of 30% or greater may be granted at a noticed public hearing by the approving authority for discretionary permits or by the Planning Commission for building and grading permits The exception may be granted if one or both of the following findings are made, based upon substantial evidence: A) there is no alternative which would allow development to occur on slopes of less than 30%; or, B) the proposed development better achieves the resource protection objectives and policies contained in the Monterey County General Plan, accompanying Area Plans and Land Use Plans, and all applicable master plans (Ref Policies) 26.1.11 The County shall encourage clustering in all development projects, where appropriate 26.1.12 In order to preserve its open space and rural character, the County shall encourage the voluntary restriction of development through dedication of scenic or conservation easements, transfer of development rights and other appropriate techniques 26.1.13 The County shall encourage infilling on vacant non- agricultural lands within existing developed areas and shall encourage new development within designated urban service areas Infilling development shall be compatible with surrounding existing development 26.1.14 The County shall encourage that development be annexed to existing cities where annexation will facilitate the logical and economical provision of services, if annexation is feasible 26.1.15 Only very low-density development shall be allowed outside of urban service areas, areas of development concentration designated in accordance with the County's adopted Growth Management Policy (Appendix A), and outside of the County's existing unincorporated communities 26.1.16 Accessibility needs of the handicapped shall be incorporated into all development proposals 26.1.17 The placement of off-site advertising shall be discouraged due to visual clutter, scenic intrusion, and safety concerns, and may be considered only within the County’s retail, general commercial, and industrial zoning districts 26.1.18 Development proposals which are consistent with the land use plan designation (Figures 13a, 13b, and 13c) may be denied due to factors including, but not limited to, lack of public facilities and services, infrastructure phasing problems, water availability and sewage problems, or presence of environmental and/or plan policy constraints which cannot be mitigated 26.1.19 All permanent structural development (residential, commercial, industrial) proposed in electrical transmission corridors or rights-of-way shall be prohibited 26.1.20 All exterior lighting shall be unobtrusive and constructed or located so that only the intended area is illuminated, long range visibility is reduced, and off-site glare is fully controlled RESIDENTIAL 27 GOAL TO ENCOURAGE VARIOUS TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO MAJOR EMPLOYMENT CENTERS AND AT LOCATIONS AND DENSITIES WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR PROVISION OF ADEQUATE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES Objective 27.1 Designate adequate sites for a variety of residential development Policies 27.1.1 Sufficient areas for residential use shall be designated consistent with Policy 26.1.4 the County’s growth policies and projections 27.1.2 The County shall limit residential development in areas which are unsuited for more intensive development due to the presence of physical hazards and development constraints, the necessity to protect natural resources, and/or the lack of public services and facilities 27.1.3 Residential development should be concentrated in growth areas 27.1.4 If appropriate, high-density residential areas shall be designated closest to urban areas or unincorporated communities Objective 27.2 Provide for adequate access to and circulation within residential areas Policies 27.2.1 Residential areas shall be located with convenient access to employment, shopping, recreation, and transportation High density residential areas should also be located with convenient access to public transit 27.2.2 Adequate circulation rights-of-way shall be delineated within each residential area Objective 27.3 Ensure compatibility between residential development and surrounding land uses Policies 27.3.1 The County shall discourage those new land use activities which are potential nuisances and/or hazards within and in close proximity to residential areas 27.3.2 The County shall encourage that open space be provided within and on the fringes of residential areas 27.3.3 Residential subdivisions shall be sited with sufficient distance from normal agricultural activities to prevent these activities from becoming hazardous or attractive nuisances to the residents of the subdivisions 27.3.4 In areas designated for agricultural uses where development of legally subdivided land would promote incompatible residential development, the County shall solicit and encourage the voluntary donation of conservation easements or other development restrictions to the County or to a qualified private nonprofit organization in order to preserve the agricultural use of the land 10 Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE PRINT 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area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 10. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 11. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 12. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 13. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 14. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 15. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 16. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 17. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 18. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 19. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 20. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 21. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 22. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 23. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 24. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 25. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 26. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 27. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 28. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 29. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 30. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 31. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 32. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 33. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 34. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 35. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 36. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 37. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 38. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 39. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 40. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 41. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 42. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 43. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 44. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 45. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 46. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 47. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 48. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 49. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 50. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 51. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 52. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 53. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 54. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 55. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 56. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 57. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 58. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 59. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 60. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 61. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 62. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 63. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 64. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 65. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 66. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 67. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 68. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 69. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 70. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 71. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 72. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 73. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 74. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 75. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 76. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 77. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 78. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 79. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 80. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 81. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 82. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 83. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 84. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 85. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 86. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 87. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 88. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 89. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 90. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 91. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 92. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 93. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 94. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 95. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 96. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 97. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE 98. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP Title: AMENDMENT OF THE MONTEREY COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING THE NORTH COUNTY LAND USE PLAN Summary: Every city and county in California must have a general plan that governs land uses Monterey County’s general plan has general policies and eight Area Plans for non-coastal portions of the County In the state-designated coastal zone within the County, the general plan includes four separate area-based Land Use Plans Together, these plans govern land use in the unincorporated lands of the County, which includes any area that is not part of a city This Initiative intends to amend the General Plan of Monterey County, including the eight Area Plans and the North County Coastal Land Use Plan The stated purpose of the Initiative is to: A) require a vote of the people for major development projects; B) increase the pool of affordable housing; C) have developments pay for the cost of their impacts; D) reduce the stress development places on public safety services; E) address traffic congestion and F) assure a permanent water supply for all developments Specifically, the proposed amendment directs development into cities and five “Community Areas”: Pajaro, Castroville, Boronda, Chualar, and Fort Ord The Initiative would require a countywide election to approve any subdivision of land not located within the five areas identified for development, with exceptions for agriculture, transfer to the government/nonprofit, or clustered development Development of a single family home is allowed on already existing lots of record Areas designated as agriculture could not have a change of designation without a vote of the electorate Development that might currently be allowed under an Area Plan must comply with the policies of the amended General Plan The General Plan will control over any inconsistency with an Area Plan The Housing Element of the General Plan is also amended The new element recognizes five Community Areas for development and the existing legal lots throughout the County A farmworker housing program is created Changes are made to increase the percentage of affordable units required in various affordable housing programs It also mandates Monterey County to create and maintain a list of persons interested and eligible to rent or purchase units in these programs and to notify such persons when development of such units is proposed These units shall be offered first for rent or sale to Monterey County residents or workers The Initiative is inapplicable to projects that have a vested right to proceed, that contain an approved development agreement with the County or have a “similar legal commitment.” Amendments of the General Plan proposed after the date of this Summary must be approved by vote of the people, unless it is consistent with the initiative This column for Monterey County NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: THIS PETITION MAY BE Registered Voters CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A official use only Only VOLUNTEER YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK 99. 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PRINT NAME RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY CITY ZIP RESIDENCE ADDRESS ONLY SIGNATURE AS REGISTERED TO VOTE CITY ZIP Declaration of Circulator (to be completed by the circulator after the above signatures are obtained): I circulated this petition and witnessed each of the appended signatures being written Each signature of this petition is, to the best of my information and belief, the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be All signatures to this document were obtained between _/ _/ _ and _/ _/ _ I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct Executed at , CA on / / City Date Print Name (First, Middle Name or Initial, Last) Signed (First, Middle Name or Initial, Last) Residence Address City Zip ... through a rate-based system 2) The second option is to build an on-site treatment plant to provide services to the RSJ Community Area The on-site plant could allow water to be recycled on-site as... General Plan, Chapter “Resource Inventory” (pages 8 5-1 23) of the Monterey County Housing Element 200 2-2 008, is hereby amended, to read: 47 RESOURCE INVENTORY POLICIES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL GROWTH... Supervisors In order to revise the Housing Element to remove its anomalous references to non-existent Community Areas such as Rancho San Juan, San Lucas, and Pine Canyon and to conform it to the policies