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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance - 2585 - Downtown Specific Plan ORDINANCE NO. 2585 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM TO THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTED FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN, ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE (SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION AMND-2018-00058), AND AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING) CHAPTER 18.41 (OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING), BY AMENDING SECTION 18.41.030 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 18.42 (SIGNS) BY AMENDING SCHEDULES 18.42.030-A AND SCHEDULE 18.43.030-B OF THE REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO REZONING APPLICATION RZ-2018-00046 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing pertaining to the Addendum to the Negative Declaration adopted for the Downtown Redding Specific Plan, the attached Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update ("Plan"), and the amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Redding Municipal Code on January 29, 2018, and on February 27, 2018, recommended that the City Council adopt said addendum, Plan, and amendments to Title 18; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this date, prior to the first reading of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Addendum to the Negative Declaration adopted for the Downtown Redding Specific Plan is appropriate for the Plan and amendments to Title 18, since there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City of Redding that the proposed Plan and amendments to Title 18 will have a significant effect on the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings of fact: The City Council finds and declares as follows: 0 A. Redding's General Plan, adopted on October 3, 2000, contains guidelines for development in Downtown, as expressed in the Downtown Focus Area Guidelines of the �e Community Development and Design Element. The preparation of a specific plan for Downtown is recommended in said guidelines. B. The Zoning Map of the City of Redding is incorporated in and made part of the Redding Municipal Code Title 18, known as the City of Redding Zoning Ordinance. C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65451, the Plan includes all required text and diagrams. D. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65454, the Plan is consistent with the General Plan's goals and policies. Appendix A of the Plan identifies the goals and policies of the Community Development and Design Element, Transportation Element, Natural Resources Element, Health and Safety Element, Recreation Element, Economic Development Element, Housing Element, Public Facilities and Services Element, and Air Quality Element of the General Plan which pertain to Downtown Redding. For the following reasons, the Plan reflects and implements the numerous General Plan goals and policies pertaining to Downtown Redding as well as the Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines of the Community Development and Design Element: 1. The Community Development and Design Element provides guidance on development with specific focus areas of the City, including the Downtown Focus Area. The General Plan states that Downtown should present a more urban character than the rest of the City in order to distinguish it from the City's other commercial districts. The land use regulations, development standards, and design standards and guidelines of the Plan are reflective of urban development patterns, concepts, and styles, which will further distinguish the character of Downtown from the City's other commercial districts. 2. The Transportation Element and the Downtown Redding Community Based Transportation Plan (DRTP) recognize the importance of creating a balanced transportation system in the Downtown area. The Plan establishes a land use pattern for Downtown which supports the balance between all modes of transportation and prioritizes the recommendations outlined in the DRTP for implementation. 3. The Natural Resources Element promotes habitat restoration and enhancement and improvement of the quality of stormwater runoff. The open space, streetscape, and sustainable design implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Natural Resources Element by considering the restoration and enhancement of creeks within Downtown, promoting an integrative approach to improve stormwater infrastructure, limiting impermeable surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff, and recommending the use of permeable paving. 4. The Health and Safety Element promotes the reduction of criminal activity through proper site design and land use planning and a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community. The Plan directly supports the goals and policies of the Health and Safety Element through its promotion of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and active ground floors along street frontages, nighttime activities, and residential uses to increase foot traffic and provide more eyes on the street and public realm. 5. The goals and policies of the Recreation Element support the development of a citywide recreational trail system, separating bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicular traffic and pedestrian facilities from bicycle facilities whenever feasible, and increasing the acreage and quality of developed park facilities. The open space, public realm, incentives for activation, streetscape, bicycle, and wayfinding implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Recreation Element through the establishment of new public parks and open spaces, activating parks and open spaces with public art, establishing pedestrian and bicycle facility priorities, conceptual streetscape improvement cross sections, a comprehensive wayfinding system, and plans for the safe and efficient connectivity between Downtown, the recreational trail system, and other bicycle facilities in the vicinity of Downtown. 6. The Plan directly supports the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element through its economic development goals and implementation strategies and its Implementation Action Plan. The Implementation Action Program includes measures regarding business development services and training opportunities, establishment of a Downtown Business Association, start-up business services and assistance, development of an available sites and buildings inventory, provision of incentives to attract desired types of development and businesses, and establishment of gap financing and micro-loan programs. 7. The goals and policies of the Housing Element promote infill development where adequate public services exist, the facilitation of mixed-use development, and the provision of a wide range of housing choices in the community. The appropriate mix of uses implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Housing Element by allowing for a mix of uses, including residential, throughout the entire Plan area, encouraging land uses that attract residents to Downtown, and allowing for a variety of housing opportunities, including mixed- use developments, loft apartments, and zero lot-line cottages and townhomes. 8. The goals and policies of the Public Facilities and Services Element promote the provision of facilities and amenities that enhance the unique character of Downtown and support its role as the heart of the community, maintenance of a street system that allows all users to travel smoothly and safely, and maintenance of a public park and recreation system suited to the needs of residents and visitors. The open space, public realm, incentives for activation, streetscape, bicycle, and wayfinding implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Public Facilities and Services Element through the establishment of new public parks and open spaces, establishing pedestrian and bicycle facility priorities, conceptual streetscape improvement cross sections, a comprehensive wayfinding system, and plans for the safe and efficient connectivity between Downtown, the recreational trail system, and other bicycle facilities in the vicinity of Downtown. 9. The Plan directly supports the goal and related policies of the Air Quality Element to reduce motor vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled by allowing for increased mixed-use development and residential densities and supporting a balance between all modes of transportation, including active (non-motorized) transportation modes. E. The land use designations in the Plan, map and text amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Redding Municipal Code, and amendments to the General Plan Diagram, are consistent with the balance of the General Plan. The land use designations in the Plan (Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts) are consistent with the proposed amendments to the General Plan Diagram to expand the Mixed Use Core designation to coincide precisely with the amended Plan area boundary. The Mixed Use Core designation of the General Plan provides for a full range of uses in the Downtown area, including retail stores; eating and drinking establishments; commercial recreation; entertainment and cultural facilities; financial, business, and personal services; hospitals; hotels and motels; educational and social services; government offices; and residential uses. Because these uses are consistent with the types of uses permitted within the Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts, and because the Mixed Use Core designation is intended to be applied exclusively within the Downtown area, the map amendments to Title 18 and the General Plan are consistent with one another. Adoption of the Plan would result in inconsistencies between the Plan and the text of Title 18; therefore, text amendments to Title 18 are necessary to maintain consistency between the Plan and the Redding Municipal Code. The three land use designations which are exclusive to the adopted Plan (Central Business, Southern Gateway, and Uptown Business districts) are proposed to be replaced by two new land use designations (Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts). Therefore, all references to the Plan's current land use designations in Title 18 will need to be amended. Certain Title 18 regulations which apply to properties within the Central Business, Southern Gateway, and Uptown Business districts, including sign regulations, will not apply to properties within the Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts. Where Title 18 regulations will continue to apply to properties within the Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts, references to the new districts in Title 18 are necessary. Amendments to Title 18 to eliminate references to the former Central Business, Southern Gateway, and Uptown Business districts and to refer to the new Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use districts are necessary to maintain consistency between the Plan and the Redding Municipal Code. F. The Plan is necessary to properly implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. The Implementation section of the General Plan identifies the adoption of a Specific Plan and Development Guidelines for Downtown Redding to address the following: Appropriate land use classifications; desired mixed-use concepts; public gathering places; building scale and mass; façade and overhang treatments; Downtown circulation and streetscape; parking and parking structures; and linkage to other districts. The Plan is an update of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan adopted in 2001 and amended in 2010. The Plan addresses the aforementioned issues relative to current conditions and the community's present long-term vision for Downtown Redding. It is important to assess the adequacy of adopted specific plans from time to time to ensure that they remain effective in implementing General Plan goals and policies and in achieving the community's evolving vision for specific plan areas. The intent of the Plan is to improve upon the implementation of the General Plan goals and polices pertaining to Downtown Redding. G. Adoption of this Ordinance will not negatively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding region. As specified above, there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record that the proposed Plan and amendments to Title 18 will have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, there is no evidence in light of the whole record that the proposed amendments to the General Plan Diagram will negatively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding region. The Plan reflects and implements the numerous General Plan goals and policies pertaining to Downtown Redding as well as the Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines of the Community Development and Design Element. The adoption and implementation of the Plan is anticipated to positively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding area by facilitating the achievement of the Plan's vision to "...create a revitalized Downtown Redding that is attractive, safe, economically vibrant, and respectful of historical and natural resources..." by having "...a lively mix of pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented shops, housing, workplaces, parks, and civic facilities, inviting to residents and visitors alike." Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts the Addendum to the Negative Declaration adopted for the Downtown Redding Specific Plan. Section 3. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Plan, which shall supercede the Downtown Redding Specific Plan adopted in 2001 and amended in 2010. Section 4. The boundaries of the districts referred to in Section 18.01.050 of the Redding Municipal Code, as designated on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Redding, California,"dated January 7, 2003, are hereby altered as set forth on the map attached hereto. Section 5. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.41 (Off-Street Parking), Section 18.41.030 is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.41.030—General Provisions. A. No Reduction in Off-Street Parking Spaces. Off-street parking spaces existing as of the date of adoption of this Code and actually being used for parking in connection with the use of an existing building shall not be reduced in number or size during the entire life of such building or land use below that which would be required for a new building or use of a similar type constructed or commenced under the requirements of this Code. No property owner shall sublease, subrent or otherwise encumber the off-street parking spaces required by this section. B. Fractional Spaces. If the number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter contains a fraction, such number shall be rounded to the next whole number. For example, if computed requirements equal 9.3 spaces, ten spaces shall be required. C. Computation of Required Parking Per Residential Use. Residential parking for multiple- family and condominium developments is based on the number of bedrooms. Any rooms having the potential of being a bedroom and meeting the standard of the Uniform Building Code as a bedroom shall be counted as a bedroom for purposes determining off- street parking requirements. D. Uses Not Mentioned. In case of a use for which off-street parking requirements are not specified at all in this chapter, the requirements for the most nearly similar use (as determined by the director) for which off-street parking requirements are specified shall apply. E. Mixed Uses. When two or more uses are located in the same lot or parcel of land or within the same building, the number of off-street parking spaces required shall be the sum total of the requirements of the various individual uses computed separately in accordance with this chapter. F. Off-Street Parking Assessment District. Areas within an established off-street parking assessment district may be exempted by resolution of the city council from the off-street parking requirements of this chapter or allowed a modification of those requirements. Such exemption or modifications may be allowed if a finding is made that the off-street parking facilities provided in conjunction with the assessment district will serve the off- street parking needs of the area as well or better. G. Joint Parking. Where parties wish to cooperatively establish and operate parking facilities where one use generates parking demands primarily during hours when the remaining use(s) is not in operation or where adjacent uses generate joint/redundant trips, a reduction of up to fifty percent of the required parking may be approved by site development permit by the Board of Administrative Review (Board). Such approvals shall require: 1. The submission of satisfactory statements by the parties providing such facilities and the parties such facilities are to serve, describing the nature of the uses and times when such uses operate so as to indicate the lack of conflict between such uses; 2. Such documents or commitments as may be deemed necessary in each particular case to ensure provision and maintenance of the required off-street parking spaces. H. Reductions for Unique Parking Demand. Recognizing that some nonresidential uses are unique in their off-street parking demands, upon an appropriate application and an adequate showing, the director, by zoning exception, may reduce the off-street parking requirement up to ten percent of that required. To ensure that additional parking space areas will be available for development if the use were subsequently intensified, parking spaces waived by such procedures may be required to remain either in landscaped area or in unimproved open-space as determined by the development services director. I. Bus Stop/Transportation Facility Credit. With approval of a site development permit, required parking for commercial and multiple-family residential uses with four or more units may be reduced by up to five percent where a bus stop is located within four hundred feet of the use or up to ten percent where a bus transfer facility is located within four hundred feet of the use. Such a reduction may be allowed, provided a written finding is made which indicates that the land use is conducive to the use of public transportation. A bus transfer facility has a minimum of four bus routes converging in a central location, with the facility having passenger amenities, which include benches, trash receptacles, information kiosk and covered waiting areas. J. Off-Site, Off-Street Parking. For a nonresidential use, the director may approve a site development permit authorizing up to thirty percent of the required off-street parking to be met at an off-site location provided that such facilities: (1) are located within 400 feet of the proposed use, (2) are improved to the standards of this chapter applicable at the time the parking lot was constructed, (3) are not already being utilized under the requirements of this code, and (4) do not require pedestrians to cross through an existing or planned four-lane arterial street, unless separated pedestrian access is provided. The director shall require such documents, agreements, commitments, and other evidence as deemed necessary in each particular case before such findings are made. L. Exception for Downtown Core District, Mixed-Use Projects, and Historical and/or Architecturally Significant Districts. 1. The off-street parking requirements listed in Section 18.41.040 shall not apply in the Downtown Core District as defined by the Downtown Specific Plan. If a property owner chooses to install parking, the other requirements of this chapter shall apply. However, no more than 50 percent of the parking spaces that would otherwise be required may be installed without first obtaining a site development permit. 2. For projects in the Parkview Avenue Mixed-Use Corridor or other mixed-use area adopted in conjunction with a neighborhood revitalization plan or similar document, typical on-site parking requirements may be reduced under a Mixed- Use Development Plan approved per Chapter 18.54. Where a reduction in on-site parking is granted, opportunity for on-street and/or off-site parking shall be identified within a reasonable distance to serve the needs of the project, and parking for the residential component, equaling at least one space per unit, must still be provided on-site. 3. In order to preserve the unique historical and/or architectural character of certain areas of the City, the off-street parking requirements listed in Section 18.41.040 shall not apply in the following circumstances and geographical areas: a. The conversion/use of existing structures on the west side of Oregon Street between Shasta Street and Yuba Street, and on the west side of Pine Street between Eureka Way and Trinity Street, to uses allowed by right or by discretionary permit by the base zoning district. Such exclusion shall not apply to enlargements of buildings exceeding 20 percent of the existing floor area in which case off-street parking shall be provided for the entire building in accordance with the requirements of the Downtown Specific Plan. M. Parking Space and Aisle Dimension Reductions. Because of circumstances unique to a property, such as size, shape, topography, location of easements, or desirable trees, the director may authorize by zoning exception up to a ten percent reduction in space or aisle-width dimensions or number of on-site parking spaces required for commercial and multiple-family residential uses with four or more units. Such exception may be allowed only when it is proven that the reduction will not result in a traffic hazard or impact the necessary parking for the use. N. Off-Street Parking for Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Projects. Off-street parking serving disabled persons' developments or developments serving low- and moderate- income senior citizens may be reduced to one-half parking space per dwelling unit where a site development permit or use permit is issued specifically for a senior citizen or disabled person project. O. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking for Affordable Housing Projects. The requirements for providing RV parking for multiple-family units may be waived by zoning exception, provided the development is an affordable-housing project as defined by the State Health and Safety Code and provided the area for RV parking is set aside in landscape to be converted to RV parking in the event the use converts to standard multiple-family use. P. Other Requirements. The off-street parking requirements set forth in this chapter are nonexclusive and shall not be deemed to repeal, modify, or otherwise affect such off- street parking requirements or regulations as may be set forth in other parts of this Code or the General Plan, provided and excepting, however, that if the off-street parking requirements of the chapter with respect to any property, building, or use should be different from those applicable to such property, building, or use under or by virtue of any provision or provisions of other parts of this Code, then in that event, the more stringent off-street parking requirements shall apply. Section 6. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.42 (Signs), Schedule 18.42.030-A is hereby amended to read as follows: Schedule 18.42.030-A Maximum Total Sign Area Per Lot Based on Lot Area and Street Frontage Maximum Total Sign Area Per Lot Based on Lot Area and Street Frontage Area Determinants Zoning Districts/Maximum Sign Area(ft2) Street HC SC Frontage LO GO NC GI RC (ft) Lot Area HI GC (ft2) 50 6,500 30 60 90 125 175 70 8,500 33 65 95 140 195 90 10,500 36 70 100 155 215 110 12,500 39 75 105 170 235 130 14,500 43 80 110 185 255 150 16,500 45 85 115 200 275 170 18,500 48 90 120 215 295 190 20,500 51 95 125 230 315 210 22,500 54 100 130 245 335 230 24,500 57 105 135 260 355 250 26,500 60 110 140 275 375 270 28,500 63 115 145 290 395 290 30,500 66 120 150 305 415 Area Determinants Zoning Districts/Maximum Sign Area(ft2) Street HC SC Frontage LO GO NC GI RC (ft) Lot Area HI GC (ft2) 310 32,500 69 125 155 320 435 330 34,500 72 130 160 335 455 350 36,500 75 135 165 350 475 370 38,500 78 140 170 365 495 390 40,500 81 145 175 380 515 410 42,500 84 150 180 395 535 430 44,500 87 155 185 410 555 450 46,500 90 160 190 425 575 470 48,500 93 165 195 440 595 490 50,500 96 170 200 455 615 510 52,500 99 175 205 470 635 530 54,500 102 180 210 485 655 550 56,500 105 185 215 500 675 570 58,500 108 190 220 515 695 590 60,500 111 195 225 530 715 610 62,500 114 200 230 545 735 630 64,500 117 200 235 560 755 650 66,500 120 200 240 575 775 670 68,500 123 200 245 590 795 690 70,500 126 200 250 605 815 710 72,500 129 200 255 620 835 730 74,500 132 200 260 635 855 750 76,500 135 200 265 650 875 770 78,500 138 200 270 665 895 790 80,500 141 200 275 680 915 810 82,500 144 200 280 695 935 830 84,500 147 200 285 710 955 850 86,500 150 200 290 725 975 870 88,500 153 200 295 740 995 890 90,500 156 200 300 755 1,015 910 92,500 159 200 305 770 1,035 930 94,500 162 200 310 785 1,055 950 96,500 165 200 315 800 1,075 970 98,500 168 200 320 815 1,095 990 100,500 171 200 325 830 1,115 1,010 102,500 174 200 330 845 1,135 1,030 104,500 177 200 335 860 1,155 1,050 106,500 180 200 340 875 1,175 1,070 108,500 183 200 345 890 1,195 1,090 110,500 186 200 350 905 1,215 1,110 112,500 189 200 355 920 1,235 Area Determinants Zoning Districts/Maximum Sign Area(ft2) Street HC SC Frontage LO GO NC GI RC (ft) Lot Area HI GC (ft2) 1,130 114,500 192 200 360 935 1,255 1,150 116,500 195 200 365 950 1,275 1,170 118,500 198 200 370 965 1,295 1,190 120,500 200 200 375 980 1,315 1,210 122,500 200 200 380 995 1,335 1,230 124,500 200 200 385 1,010 1,355 1,250 126,500 200 200 390 1,025 1,375 1,270 128,500 200 200 395 1,040 1,395 Section 7. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.42 (Signs), Schedule 18.42.030-B is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.42.030-B Maximum Sign Area and Illumination for Each Type of Sign by Zoning District "RL" "GC" Sign Type "RE" "RM" "LO" "GO" "NC" ,SC" „HC„ "GI" "RS" RC HI P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP Detached Monument —/32 1 32/— 20/— 32/— 35/90 2 35/150 2 35/90 2 35/90 2 Public and 35/90 3 35/90 3 35/90 3 35/90 35/90 35/90 35/90 — semipublic signs Pole 60/90 90/150 90/150 90/125 Shopping Center 4 4 identifier — — — —/200 —/200 — Accessory sign — — 6/— 6/— 6/20 6/20 6/20 6/— Signs on Buildings or Canopies Mural _ _ _ _ _ 300/301 or 300/301 or _ (nonadvertising) greater greater Supergraphic — — — — — 200/400 200/400 — Canopy,attached or freestanding — — 20/— 30/— 30/— 35/— 35/— 35/— (including gas station canopies) Wall signs 12/24 1 20/40 20/40 25/50 75/— 200/250 5 150/200 5 150/200 5 Projecting — — — — 20/— 30/— 30/— Roof or Mansard — — 60/— 60/90 60/90 — mounted Marquee — — _ — — — 60/125 60/125 — Public and 12/243 12/24 12/24 12/30 60/75 60/90 60/90 60/90— semipublic signs "RL" "GC""SC „GI Sign Type "RE" "RM" "LO" "GO" "NC" 'RC' „HC„ RS.. RC "HI" P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP P/ASP Off-Site Signs See Sec. 18.42.080(H) Animated Signs Time and 20/- 20/- 30/60 30/60 - temperature Rotating - - - - - -/90 -/90 - Alternating flashers Temporary Promotional Signs Banners(vinyl or 12/- 12/- 24/50 24/50 24/50 canvas) Off-site signs and displays for public 12/32 12/32 12/32 12-/32 12/32 service promotions Off-site real estate -/32 -/32 - signs On-site real estate See See signs and Section Section 32/- 32/- 32/- 32/- 32/- 32/- 18.42.040 18.42.040 construction signs (0) (0) Balloons and _ _ _ _ _ See Sec. See Sec. _ dirigibles 18.42.040(B) 18.42.040(B) Beacons and searchlights P P Political Signs 12/ 12/- 12/- 32/- 32/- 32/- 32/- 32/- l00 up to 75 up to 100 up to 100 up to 100 up to Window-painted 10%of 10%of 10%of 10%of 10%of total sign total sign total sign total sign total sign signs area/200 area/200 area/200 area/200 area/200 or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% Notes: 1 For religious,general and senior residential care,and commercial recreation facilities only. (If illuminated,signs may be externally illuminated only.) 2 A monument sign up to 90 square feet may be erected in lieu of a pole sign subject to meeting the requirements of Section 18.42.040(E). Monument signs exceeding ninety square feet require approval of a site development permit. 3 An Administrative Sign Permit is required if the sign was not approved in conjunction with tentative map or planned development approval. 4 A use permit is required for a shopping center identifier sign. 5 Cumulative wall signage on any one wall shall not exceed twenty percent of the wall area on which the signs are located. Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Redding hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional. Section 9. The passage of this Ordinance is not a"project" according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act, and therefore is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review. Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption thereof and cause its publication according to law. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 20th day of March, 2018, and was duly read and adopted at a regular meeting on the 3rd day of April, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, & Schreder NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Weaver ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None / a KRISTEN SCH R, Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: (-- ,/14ckqnel / / PAMELA MIZE, ity Clerk BA'4'Y E. DeWAL , City At orney CITY OF -- .-_-:":-.1--,, CITY or REDDING ,,,,,,- REDO ... •!i 777 CYPRESS AVENUE, F2EDDiNG, CA 96001 -/ PU. Oox 496071, REDDING, CA 96049.6071 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION ADDENDUM TO A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Rezoning Application RZ-2018-00046 General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2018-00047 Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2018-00058 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rezoning Application RZ-2018-00046, General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2018- 00047, and Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2018-00058 are associated with the proposed update to the Downtown Redding Specific Plan ("Plan"), the preparation of which commenced in September 2016. The Plan was adopted in 2001 and amended in 2010. The vision of the update is to create a revitalized Downtown Redding that is attractive, safe, economically vibrant, and respectful of historical and natural resources, and which has a lively mix of pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented shops, housing, workplaces, parks, and civic facilities, inviting to residents and visitors alike. The update would modify the Specific Plan area boundary (see attached Location Map), change the zoning and general plan land use classification of certain properties (see attached Zoning Map and General Plan Map), and would modify the land use regulations, development standards, parking requirements, design standards and guidelines, implementation action plan, and other various provisions of the Specific Plan. The adoption of a specific plan is established through the authority granted to the City of Redding by the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457 (Specific Plans). Specific plans may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance. This allows cities to choose whether their specific plans, or portions thereof, will be policy-oriented or regulatory in nature. The Plan was adopted as a hybrid that included three distinct zoning districts (Central Business District, Uptown Business District, and Southern Gateway District) within a portion of the Plan area and provided the same regulatory structure, such as permitted uses and development standards, as other zoning districts in the City. The regulations of each of these districts were crafted specifically to address development issues !_ within the Plan area. The proposed Plan Update would simplify the zoning districts into two districts that better match the existing and desired development in Downtown and cover the entire Plan area. The goals, strategies, development standards, design guidelines and procedures in the Plan Update provide direction as new development, redevelopment, future planning, and public-improvement efforts occur within the Specific Plan area. Addendum In Negative Declaration—Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Page 1 The boundaries of the Plan area are proposed to be reduced to better define the area considered to be Downtown Redding. This revision would remove blocks in the north and east that are residential and institutional, respectively, and have different character from the rest of Downtown. The proposed Plan boundary is generally defined as the area from Riverside Drive and Trinity Street to the north, Court Street to the west, Liberty Street and East Street to the east, and Lincoln Street and Cypress Street to the south. The land use pattern south of Shasta Street and north of South Street, between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and East Street make up the Downtown Core District. The proposed Downtown Core District (formerly Central Business District) boundary represents the densest part of Downtown and aligns with the existing Highrise Building Height Overlay District. Areas to the north, west, and south of the Downtown Core District within the Plan area include less intensive land uses and buildings and are proposed to be within the Downtown Mixed Use District. ANALYSIS Although land use regulations, development standards, parking requirements, entitlement processes, and design standards and guidelines affecting properties within the proposed reduced Plan area would be modified as a result of the Plan Update, the proposal would not allow urban development to occur in any areas where the same or similar types of urban development are not presently permitted. Two existing building height overlay districts apply to the Plan area, the aforementioned Highrise Building Height Overlay District and the Midrise Building Height Overlay Districts; the boundaries of the Highrise District coincide with the proposed Downtown Core District and the Midrise District comprises a portion of the proposed Downtown Mixed Use District. The Highrise District allows unlimited height, whereas the Midrise District allows heights up to 75 feet. No changes in height limits would result from the proposed Plan Update. Adoption of the Plan Update would not negatively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding • and its surrounding region. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record that the proposed Plan and amendments to Title 18 will have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, there is no evidence in light of the whole record that the proposed amendments to the General Plan Diagram will negatively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding region. The Plan reflects and implements the numerous General Plan goals and policies pertaining to Downtown Redding as well as the Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines of the Community Development and Design Element. The adoption and implementation of the Plan Update is anticipated to positively impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding area by facilitating the achievement of the Plan's vision to "...create a revitalized Downtown Redding that is attractive, safe, economically vibrant, and respectful of historical and natural resources..." by having "...a lively mix of pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented shops, housing, workplaces, parks, and civic facilities, inviting to residents and visitors alike." The Plan is necessary to properly implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. The ;? Implementation section of the General Plan identifies the adoption of a Specific Plan and Development Guidelines for Downtown Redding to address the following: Appropriate land use classifications; desired mixed-use concepts; public gathering places; building scale and mass; facade and overhang treatments; Downtown circulation and streetscape; parking and parking structures; and linkage to other districts. The Updated Plan addresses the aforementioned issues relative to current conditions and the community's present long-term vision for Downtown Redding. It is important to assess the adequacy of adopted specific plans from time to time to ensure that they remain effective in implementing General Plan goals and policies and in Addendum to Negative Declaratio,,—Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Page 2 achieving the community's evolving vision for specific plan areas. The intent of the Plan Update is to improve upon the implementation of the General Plan goals and polices pertaining to Downtown Redding. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65454, the Plan Update is consistent with the General Plan's goals and policies. Appendix A of the Plan Update identifies the goals and policies of the Community Development and Design Element, Transportation Element, Natural Resources Element, Health and Safety Element, Recreation Element, Economic Development Element, Housing Element, Public Facilities and Services Element, and Air Quality Element of the General Plan which pertain to Downtown Redding. For the following reasons, the Plan reflects and implements the numerous General Plan goals and policies pertaining to Downtown Redding as well as the Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines of the Community Development and Design Element: 1. The Community Development and Design Element provides guidance on development with specific focus areas of the City, including the Downtown Focus Area. The General Plan states that Downtown should present a more urban character than the rest of the City in order to distinguish it from the City's other commercial districts. The land use regulations, development standards, and design standards and guidelines of the Plan are reflective of urban development patterns, concepts, and styles, which will further distinguish the character of Downtown from the City's other commercial districts. 2. The Transportation Element and the Downtown Redding Community Based Transportation Plan (DRTP) recognize the importance of creating a balanced transportation system in the Downtown area. The Plan establishes a land use pattern for Downtown which supports the balance between all modes of transportation and prioritizes the recommendations outlined in the DRIP for implementation. 3. The Natural Resources Element promotes habitat restoration and enhancement and improvement of the quality of stormwater runoff. The open space, streetscape, and sustainable design implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Natural Resources Element by considering the restoration and enhancement of creeks within Downtown, promoting an integrative approach to improve stormwater infrastructure, limiting impermeable surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff, and recommending the use of permeable paving. 4. The Health and Safety Element promotes the reduction of criminal activity through proper site design and land use planning and a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community. The Plan directly supports the goals and policies of the Health and Safety Element through its promotion of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and active ground floors along street frontages, nighttime activities, and residential uses to increase foot traffic and provide more eyes on the street and public realm. 5. The goals and policies of the Recreation Element support the development of a citywide recreational trail system, separating bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicular traffic and pedestrian facilities from bicycle facilities whenever feasible, and increasing the acreage r and quality of developed park facilities. The open space, public realm, incentives for activation, streetscape, bicycle, and wayfinding implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Recreation Element through the establishment of new Addendum to Negative Declaration—Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Page 3 public parks and open spaces, activating parks and open spaces with public art, establishing pedestrian and bicycle facility priorities, conceptual streetscape improvement cross sections, a comprehensive wayfinding system, and plans for the safe and efficient connectivity between Downtown, the recreational trail system, and other bicycle facilities in the vicinity of Downtown. • 6. The Plan directly supports the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element through its economic development goals and implementation strategies and its Implementation Action Plan. The Implementation Action Program includes measures regarding business development services and training opportunities, establishment of a Downtown Business Association, start-up business services and assistance, development of an available sites and buildings inventory, provision of incentives to attract desired types of development and businesses, and establishment of gap financing and micro-loan programs. 7. The goals and policies of the Housing Element promote infill development where adequate public services exist, the facilitation of mixed-use development, and the provision of a wide range of housing choices in the community. The appropriate mix of uses implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Housing Element by allowing for a mix of uses, including residential, throughout the entire Plan area, encouraging land uses that attract residents to Downtown, and allowing for a variety of housing opportunities, including mixed-use developments, loft apartments, and zero lot-line cottages and townhomes. 8. The goals and policies of the Public Facilities and Services Element promote the provision of facilities and amenities that enhance the unique character of Downtown and support its role as the heart of the community, maintenance of a street system that allows all users to travel smoothly and safely, and maintenance of a public park and recreation system suited to the needs of residents and visitors. The open space, public realm, incentives for activation, streetscape, bicycle, and wayfinding implementation strategies of the Plan support the goals and policies of the Public Facilities and Services Element through the establishment of new public parks and open spaces, establishing pedestrian and bicycle facility priorities, conceptual streetscape improvement cross sections, a comprehensive wayfinding system, and plans for the safe and efficient connectivity between Downtown, the recreational trail system, and other bicycle facilities in the vicinity of Downtown. 9. The Plan directly supports the goal and related policies of the Air Quality Element to reduce motor vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled by allowing for increased mixed-use development and residential densities and supporting a balance between all modes of transportation, including active(non-motorized) transportation modes. DETERMINATION If ii The City of Redding previously prepared a Negative Declaration for the Plan, which was k' adopted on February 6, 2001. Based upon a review of the proposed amendments to the Plan, it has been determined that an addendum to the previously adopted Negative Declaration is appropriate because none of the following conditions (pursuant to CEQA Section 15162) have }' occurred: Addendum in Negative Declaration—Doomtnnm Redding Specific Plan Update Page 4 ii 9 1. Substantial changes are proposed for the project that will require major revision of the previous Negative Declaration due to new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects. 2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken that involve new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects. 3. New information of substantial importance indicates that: a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration. b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous Negative Declaration. c. Mitigation measures previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt them. d. Mitigation measures that are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous Negative Declaration would substantially reduce one or more significant effects, but the project proponents decline to adopt them. FINDINGS 1. The City of Redding has determined that an addendum is warranted,finding that none of the above conditions are in evidence and that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the City, that the proposal will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. The Addendum to the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Redding. PUBLIC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION Pursuant to Section 15164(c) of CEQA, an addendum does not require circulation for public review. • Copies of the Addendum, the Negative Declaration, and related materials may be obtained at the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, City of Redding, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001. Contact: Paul Hellman, Planning Manager, at(530) 646-3746. 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Q lOCGS �!� �',, �, SONO�A Y T 1 , ,'/j Mixed Use Core sr �A sr 0 3.5tO 4 %s \ t , General Plan Land-Use Q s , /v ;�/� G N GIS DIVISION GENERAL PLAN MAP MTG DATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT W DATE PRODUCED: TEM. E JANUARY 24,2018 8 0 350 700 Feel DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN MIXED USE CORE AREA ATTACHMENT P 1PlanninMESRI1NewDowntownCoreMlxedUseBoundarles 01122018.mxtl oFAEoo CITY OF REDDING 411418111k,_ ',146.044E1401514sWIRVWXAMM I _ '•'. Q DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ruf., �IRpR 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001.2718 r. r; P.O. Box 496071, Redding, CA 96049-6071 530.225.4020 FAX 530.225.4495 e•mad:Jhamilton@cl.redding.ca.us PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Downtown Redding Specific Plan State Clearinghouse No. 2000102098 SUBJECT • Downtown Redding Specific Plan. The City of Redding is considering adoption of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan(Plan). The Plan will implement the City's General Plan as it relates to Downtown. The Plan,in concert with the General Plan,lays the foundation for the transformation of Downtown through a number of policies geared to enhancing pedestrian orientation,encouraging residential development,and investing in new development. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Plan study area, comprising approximately 294 acres, is generally bounded on the north by the Sacramento River;on the south by Lincoln Street and Cypress Avenue; on the west by Court Street;and on the east by Continental Street and East Street. The Plan establishes revitalization goals in the area of land use,circulation and parking,park development,Mall redesign,public signage,building standards and design guidelines, housing opportunities, and streetscape design. The Plan also recommends timing of improvements,estimates project costs,and identifies potential funding sources. The Plan further proposes the creation of three new zoning districts in Downtown to implement the Plan: "CBD"Central Business District (most pedestrian-oriented district in the center of Downtown, in and around the Mall); "UBD"Uptown Business District(north of the Mall,recognizes the auto-orientation of development in the area); and "SGD" Southern Gateway District (south of the Mall, also recognizes the auto-orientation of development). ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Existing land uses in the Downtown study area include a mix of retail and service commercial uses, restaurants,professional and medical offices,hospital,banks,lodging,and older single-and multiple-family residential. The Sacramento River forms the north boundary of the area. State Highways 299,273,and 44 traverse the area,and the Union Pacific Railroad cuts through the western one-third of the area. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION The City of Redding conducted an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment(attached); which determined that the proposed project will not have significant environmental effects and that the preparation of an environmental impact report will not be required. If there are substantial changes that alter the character or impacts of the proposed project,another environmental impact determination will be necessary. Based on the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment,the City of Redding has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The negative declaration and its supporting documentation reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency,which is the City of Redding. 5 DOCUMENTATION The attached Initial Study/Environmental Assessment documents the reasons to support the above determination. PUBLIC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION Draft copies or notice of this negative declaration were distributed to: • State Clearinghouse(October 26,2000-November 27,2000)(see attached notice) • Shasta County Air Quality Mgmt District • US Post Office • Shasta County Superintendent of Schools • Shasta Union High School District • Shasta County Library • Shasta County Dept of Resource Mgmt • Charter Cable • Redding Elementary Schools • Union Pacific Railroad • Shasta Builders'Exchange RESULTS OF PUBLIC REVIEW ( ) No comments were received during the public review period. ( ) Comments were received but did not address the negative declaration findings or the accuracy/completeness of the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment. No response is necessary. The letters are attached. ( ) Comments addressing the findings of the negative declaration and/or accuracy or completeness of the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment were received during the public review period. The letters and responses follow(see Response to Comments attached). Copies of the negative declaration and any Initial Study/Environmental Assessment materials may be obtained at the Planning Division of the Development Services Department, City of Redding, 777 Cypress Avenue,Redding, CA 96001. Contact: Larry Morgon, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator at(530) 225-4393. 1/ r q /40190 'D4ifk Hamilton,AICP Dat'of Draft/Report evelopment Services Director Date of Final Report JH:amf C:1D\NTCNegdecDRSP.wpd !€ Attachments: A. Location Map B. State Clearinghouse Notice and Notice to Public C. Initial Study/Environmental Assessment dated October 24,2000 s: Proposed Negative Declaration Do,xnowr Redding Specific Plan Pals 2 ____ :- c hi %11,� ._ ... 5s,. 17 \ \ �ERS1pE pR �``__ (C`� 9�� RM' �', PP 0 i, �` -------‘.7 %.0.i A �. 12 - NCE 8r ---,....................,.. TOTH ST I RM 2 p I- `� R r �' I.' %'� �/ u~i w > pi- a 1 M 20 w ¢ J w w I C-9 H1 #411, '(( A. 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DOWNTOWN REDDING VISION 2-1 Create Vibrant Public Space 2-2 Prioritize a Pedestrian-First Environment 2-6 Encourage the Right Mix of Land Uses and Urban Design Improvements 2-8 Enhance the Cultural District 2-10 3. LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN 3-1 Introduction 3-1 Land Use Conditions 3-1 Urban Design Conditions 3-2 Goals and Implementation Strategies 3-3 4. CIRCULATION, PARKING, AND WAYFINDING 4-1 Introduction 4-1 Vehicular Circulation 4-1 Pedestrian Circulation 4-4 Bicycle Circulation 4-5 Transit 4-6 Parking 4-7 Wayfinding 4-7 Goals and Implementation Strategies 4-9 Conceptual Streetscape Improvements 4-16 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 c a) c 0 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5-1 45 a) Introduction 5-1 Market Conditions 5-1 Goals and Implementation Strategies 5-5 6. REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, AND GUIDELINES 6-1 Introduction 6-1 Zoning Districts 6-1 Land Use Regulations 6-3 Development Standards 6-5 Design Standards and Guidelines 6-12 7. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION 7-1 Specific Plan Administration 7-1 Funding and Financing Sources 7-2 Implementation Action Plan 7-10 APPENDICES Appendix A:General Plan Goals and Policies Appendix B:CPTED Design Guidelines 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update v a- 0 LIST OF FIGURES 0 Figure A.1: Specific Plan Area A-3 Figure 1.1: Indigenous People in the Northern River Valley 1-2 N Figure 1.2: Local and Regional Context 1-3 Figure 1.3: Development Since 2001 1-5 Figure 1.4: Specific Plan Update Revised Boundaries 1-11 Figure 2.1: Vision Diagram 2-3 Figure 2.2: Redding Cultural District 2-11 Figure 3.1: Land Use Diagram 3-5 Figure 4.1: State Highway System in Downtown 4-3 Figure 4.2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Priorities 4-10 Figure 4.3: Streetscape Improvements 4-12 Figure 4.4: Wayfinding Plan 4-15 Figure 4.5: Cross Section A California Street"Downtown Bicycle Loop" 4-17 Figure 4.6: Cross Section B Yuba Street"Riverside Bicycle Loop" 4-19 Figure 4.7: Cross Section C Shasta Street 4-21 Figure 4.8: Cross Section D Placer Street 4-23 Figure 4.9: Cross Section E South Street Cross Sections 4-25 Figure 6.1: Zoning 6-2 Figure 6.2: Site Planning and Design 6-16 Figure 6.3: Building Massing and Articulation 6-18 Figure 6.4: Parking and Access 6-20 LIST OF TABLES Table 6-1: Downtown Redding Specific Plan Land Use Regulations 6-3 Table 6-2: Development Standards 6-5 Table 7-1: Implementation Matrix 7-11 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update x, . pm I Api at argralill 1/27 # ell. C ru S 14 111 # , 0- 0 li N c i .7 to. * k . IOW i 1111Wr i I • 1 How to use this plan . This Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update will lay the foundation for the transformation of Downtown. It will guide new development as well as improvements to public streets and open spaces in Downtown. It is intended to be easy to use and understand. Downtown Redding has historically been the economic center of the region. After a period of limited investment common to many downtowns, Downtown Redding is now positioned to capitalize on current trends that are transforming many city centers into vibrant and popular areas. This Specific Plan Update is the result of a concerted effort to engage community members,developers, business owners and others to create a vision for Downtown, and use the vision to revise the existing guiding document that controls Downtown development, the Downtown Redding Specific Plan originally adopted in 2001. It is an action plan that builds on the good ideas in the previous Specific Plan and adds new ideas that respond to the way people live, work,and play today. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 SPECIFIC PLAN ro ORGANIZATION N The Specific Plan Update is organized into the following • Chapter 6: Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines. vi chapters. Property owners will probably be most interested This chapter describes the Zoning Districts in the Spe- D o in Chapter 6, Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines. This cific Plan area, identifies the types of land uses allowed +., 3 chapter essentially serves as the zoning code to guide new in each district,and describes the land use regulations, o development in the Specific Plan area. However, in order development standards, and design regulations and to understand the reasoning behind the regulations, it is still guidelines for new development/renovations. recommended to read all the chapters leading up to Chapter • Chapter 7: Administration and Implementation. This 6. chapter outlines the approach for administering the • Chapter 1: Introduction. This chapter provides an Specific Plan Update during project review and address- overview of why the Specific Plan is being updated,the es the Plan's relationship to Redding's Municipal Code. background of Downtown Redding and its planning his- It includes funding sources, financial tools,and how-to tory. It explains how the Specific Plan works in tandem direction to implement the Plan's strategies. with the City's General Plan and the process by which this Specific Plan Update was developed. • Chapter 2: Downtown Redding Vision. This chapter SPECIFIC PLAN AREA describes the vision for Downtown Redding and articu- Figure A.1 shows the area covered by the Specific Plan. lates the principles that guide all of the Plan's goals and Projects and proposals within the Specific Plan boundary implementation strategies. need to follow regulations contained in this Plan. Projects • Chapter 3: Land Use and Urban Design. This chapter and proposals outside the Specific Plan area boundary describes the land use and urban design concepts for should refer to the City of Redding Zoning Ordinance. Downtown Redding, identifies public space improve- ments, and lists the land use and urban design goals and implementation strategies. • Chapter 4: Circulation, Parking, and Wayfinding. This chapter builds on the Downtown Redding Transporta- tion Plan and prioritizes actions from that plan to im- prove circulation,parking,and wayfinding in Downtown for all modes of travel. 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However, Downtown is ready to capitalize on current trends that are transforming >> Provide clear direction for development and many city centers into live/work/entertainment create an economically viable strategy to areas. This Downtown Redding Specific Plan develop Downtown to its fullest potential. (Specific Plan) Update is a comprehensive revision » Focus the City's resources on improvements to the Specific Plan originally adopted in 2001 and that will catalyze change. updated in 2010. » Build on improvements underway in and around the Market Street Promenade as well as other past and potential improvements. » Prioritize pedestrian and bicycle connections in Downtown to surrounding destinations. » Enhance existing land uses and activity nodes. » Simplify the development entitlement process. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 SETTING HISTORY The City of Redding is situated at the far north end of the Nine bands of northern Wintu people have resided within the `i Sacramento Valley at the point where the valley meets area of the Northern River Valley and surrounding mountains L a' the foothills of the Cascade mountain range. Redding is from time immemorial, living with the abundant landscape a ro surrounded by mountains to the west, north, and east. (see Figure 1.1).The area was a hub and intersection of trade t U The most distinctive geographical feature in the area is the and commerce. The awarding of the Rancho Bueno Verna Sacramento River, which flows through the City in a north- Mexican Land Grant in 1844 to European-American(Mexican) south direction. settler Pierson B. Reading initiated the first European- American settlement of the area.With the encroachment of With a population of approximately 90,000, Redding is the Mexican and Anglo-Americans,the Indigenous Peoples of the largest city in California north of Sacramento and is the county region suffered greatly from violent displacement,epidemics seat of Shasta County. It is approximately 100 miles south of of foreign diseases as well as State and Federal policies of the Oregon border and 160 miles north of Sacramento. extermination and removal. Many of the Wintu resided in Redding is bisected by Interstate 5, a major north-south the El-Porn (linguistically referred to as ?elpom) area where freeway that runs from Canada to Mexico (see Figure 1.2). Redding would later be founded. They were among several Interstate 5 connects Redding to major metropolitan areas, tribes that were promised sanctuary and reservation land such as Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles. on the east side of the river with the Treaty of Cottonwood The main north-south line of the Union Pacific Railroad Creek of 1851,which was never honored nor ratified by the runs through Downtown Redding. Redding is near many State or Federal government. Wintu descendents still reside outdoor attractions and recreational areas, such as Shasta in the area today. Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the Shasta/Trinity/ Redding was founded in 1872 and incorporated in 1887 at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. the northern terminus of California and the Oregon Railroad. SISKIYOU COUNTY 1;-, \-- -----'671 ..-- . wa m'q SHASTA COUNTY A. N ) no _ s n901 -.om / — i wird- em ACHUMAWI / \ ti it ,r "' i e� v ro o o v 1 n of Q= V ' ec Low C'. 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City of Redding A 1 Downtown 11 Red Ing II TEHAMA '1'I fel SA 1 41 BUTTE 6 I th 0 0 0.125 0.25 0.5II J CMI Miles cl 11 ..- MID Freeway Parks State Highways Water Roads New Downtown Specific Plan Boundary + Railroad FIGURE 1.2: LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONTEXT Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 The city's early growth was stimulated by the railroad and by the move of the county seat to Redding from Shasta in 1884. Mining played a major role in the economic life of -: a� Redding around the turn of the century, but it declined as 4..., the twentieth century progressed. In 1938, the beginning • mAllk • re t of construction of Shasta Dam provided another stimulus to �aN7__ ' u IT t growth in Redding.The construction boom after World War 1 which became the mainstay � ror/ II� II boosted the lumber industry, ` � of Redding's economy. In the late 1990s, retail trade, . (r A' , _. construction,and tourism became more significant activities TM ;L+•.'t' - N �' r I as the lumber industry declined. Redding is a major center DRUGS.. ` ! :!,, , . . - . ,_ iT, ..____._ in Shasta County for shopping, health care, education, and rout �se�R-d-Q pm?� = r. ....X,,,*. .�.wnr government. «� ...TM!-t...t`",. r,#• ' i !'.,.. .., gili Downtown Redding has been the heart of the city historically ,•., i t; >' and remains important to the growth of the city, although . ` — ... LL-.._ ' .-.. it was bypassed by the construction of Interstate 5, which -- encouraged most new retail development to occur east of the Historic Downtown Redding was a hub for commerce. river.This fact,coupled with a national trend toward outlying shopping centers,threatened Downtown. In the late 1960s, local leaders followed the trend and closed Downtown streets to cars to create an enclosed,climate-controlled mall development regulations and guidelines, directing the in Downtown Redding. While the "mailing" of downtowns physical and economic revitalization of Downtown Redding. was a movement hundreds of communities embraced at the time, very few survived or became vital hubs of activity In 2010, the Council approved a "housekeeping" update and commerce. Instead, traditional downtowns and main to the Specific Plan to provide consistency with recent streets are now increasingly recognized as some of the most General Plan and Redding Municipal Code amendments desirable places for people to work,shop, recreate,and live. and to reflect the Specific Plan's accomplishments since its Urban design is an important component in this return to adoption. Components of the adopted Specific Plan, such downtowns. as the Development Standards, Design Guidelines, Sign Regulations, and Implementation of the adopted Specific As a response to growing interest in revitalizing downtowns, Plan were revised as a part of the amendment in 2010. Redding pursued redevelopment projects to improve the The General Plan was amended to relax restrictions on appearance and pedestrian quality of Downtown streets. In allowable residential density and commercial intensity, and the late 1990s,the Redding Redevelopment Agency focused to recognize that both high- and mid-rise buildings should on several key intersections to improve and serve as gateways be allowed in the Downtown area. While these minor to the Downtown; tree planting and physical improvement amendments reflect individual policy changes and certain strategies along specific pathways throughout Downtown physical improvements affecting Downtown since the plan's and the identification of several funding mechanisms helped adoption, a comprehensive review of the Specific Plan in revive Downtown. its entirety did not occur.Additionally, in view of the loss of In June of 1999, the City began to draft the original Redevelopment Agency funding, some of the revitalization Downtown Specific Plan with the help of a Downtown task concepts or implementation strategies identified in the force, a team of planning consultants, and extensive public adopted Specific Plan are no longer feasible from a financial participation. The original Downtown Specific Plan was or practical standpoint. Thus, this comprehensive update of adopted in 2001. The document was a "regulatory specific the Specific Plan is a priority. plan" that provided a comprehensive guide and associated 14 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update RECENT IMPROVEMENTS 1. Parking Structure Improvements(2000):The parking N DOWNTOWN structure on the west side of the Market Street Prom- enade received improvements at its southwest corner n Since 2000, a large number of changes have occurred that on Placer and California Streets,which include new con- m have improved the appearance and functions of Downtown crete steps, handrails,a concrete path,decorative lights, -a Redding(see Figure 1.3).While many of these improvements and a signature parking identifier sign that was based on ~' have been City-sponsored,some have been made by private the design of the Cascade Theatre marquee sign,adding and institutional developers.These changes are described as identity to the parking structure.These improvements follows: were funded through a combination of Community De- velopment Block Grant monies and private donations. 73 Sacramento River ..� Z 0 C� a EI SIDE,DR,�....�• r " Z 9 AIP - N 1 C. 7�0 T Na Na 9 a �� \1 X i ..„ ySa) yc ,.............. • •o. • . 0 .FSKPw1 Tj Aik EGRc-33 • ii • gw • OU TSE St- Oo ` rn t 4111) T •SHPSTPS \ • %'1/ O�� ,IGgPSt• 'NSt O \ c p 1 11 n, c \ ____riiiiv, Buhl \, /*F •E` Z N SiEIt /////;! j, • 0 • pk-NCS St / ��/ O 49 1 ‘. • -- i © PMENt D St �R N �� •SP a 0 `SOGtN ST 1 - ' Viliellie L - N N i , / , , ,, ',GOOSt .. _ Linden Ditchn Goo st ` "N�m,ttst� hoc / ,sr 2001 Specific Plan Area �•'� Sr ®Area Improvements Completed �• HILL ST /.. Development Completed a 1 II Proposed Development A c c C z 0 0.25 0.1 0. ,,, 2 I c AN us m of 1 t'fro s l O Miles I mA '' _ ® d ` SONOMA ST FIGURE 1.3: DEVELOPMENT SINCE 2001 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 1-5 2. Yuba Street Demonstration Block(2001)and South „ rsa4Market Demonstration Block(1997):These Down- �_ i.1."- town streets were renovated featuringwider sidewalks, v i L benches,shade trees,decorative lighting,and public n ii r r ' , - ' art.The Fields Jewelry building on Yuba Street has been -Ck '° ," = s ''-4-- •:-..e remodeled into a coffee shop. Funding has been secured T-- c10: `` -, to construct a portion of Market Street and connect it to i Yuba and Butte streets. a,a,. source:Shasta Commun, 3. Redding Hotel Redevelopment(2002):Redding Hotel was converted into 49 units of Senior Housing in 2002 Shasta Community Health Center at 1035 Placer Street. with Redevelopment Agency funds. -1 4. Safeway Redevelopment(2002):Complete redevel- t `" opment of the Safeway store located at 2275 Pine -y,' 4 - ,. Street.The old structure was torn down and a new store F+j - and gas station were constructed. 5, i *• { 5. Downtown Mall Roof Removal/Renaming and Market ;1 J ,� Street Promenade Façades(2003-2008):The roof over ;� t , { , ,, f the formerly enclosed Midtown Mall was removed in two `' �' •° P . - I i _ phases between 2003 and 2008.The concrete columns were retained to accommodate public art via the Down- Source:K2 Land and Investments town Plaza Art Program.Accompanying the roof removal Dicker's Building Redevelopment at Market and Yuba streets. were installation of new trees,tree grates,drainage,and lights.The Mall was subsequently renamed the Market Street Promenade.Buildings and storefront facades along .. ;-,r341'...7, the Promenade were improved and renovated also as part of the Downtown Mall Roof Removal project.These .--`w"�: l improvements included new doors,windows,painting, t' �, m awnings,lighting,and exterior repairs. 'U , ,i iAIWhi6. Cascade Theatre Reopens(August 2004):Cascade The- ji : e atre underwent a 5-year restoration effort and reopened Y' .ra..- rin 2004. ;2.L.... -Ale ' , i 4, .1�', i 7. Shasta College Health Sciences Center Opens(2007): '� As part of the Downtown Mall Roof Removal,the City iiir Source:NH.'Architc entered into agreement with Shasta College to facilitate An artist rendering of the future Courthouse. the construction of Shasta College's Health Services at the northern end of the Market Street Promenade. Shasta College Health and Sciences was demolished in 2003 and reconstructed as a new college building and dedicated Market Street right-of-way back to the City. 8. Cascade Square(2007):Redevelopment of a mix of old repair shops and warehouse buildings into modern retail and street front shops located at 1701 California Street. 1-6 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 9. New Office Complex(2009):A large 3-story office 19.Riverfront Playhouse Renovation(Underway):The complex was constructed at 1031 Butte Street east of Playhouse is relocating to 1950 California Street and Shasta Regional Medical Center,which currently houses expects renovations to be complete by 2018. n Caltrans District 2 Headquarters. = 20.New State Courthouse(Underway):The new State m 10.New Mixed-use Development(2010):A 2-story devel- Courthouse sited on Oregon Street between Butte and a opment at 1300 Market Street(the corner of Shasta and Yuba streets has faced delays due to funding.Construc- F, Market)constructed in 2010 includes affordable housing tion is expected to be complete in 2020. and Kobe Restaurant. 11.New Low-income Senior Housing(2011):A 21-unit PURPOSE OF T H E low-income senior apartment complex located at 1225 South Street was constructed in 2011. SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE 12.New Mixed-use Development(2012):A 3-story mixed- The intent of the Specific Plan Update is to 1) lay the use development(including affordable housing)on a foundation for the transformation of Downtown through a former City of Redding parking lot at 1625 Pine Street number of strategies,development standards and guidelines, was constructed in 2012. and actions meant to improve the housing/jobs balance; 2) maintain and enhance Downtown as a center for office, 13.Shasta Orthopedics(2012):A new medical center locat- entertainment,government,and culture of the city;3)make ed at 1255 Liberty Street was developed in 2012. Downtown more pedestrian friendly;4)improve the physical 14.Mixed-Use Redevelopment at Old Greyhound Bus appearance;and 5)stimulate investment in Downtown. Depot(2013):In 2013,the Greyhound Bus Depot at the southwest corner of Pine and Butte streets was demol The City of Redding initiated the Specific Plan Update to ished and replaced by a two-story mixed-use building. comprehensively reexamine and update the Specific Plan's regulations, goals,and strategies to provide a current vision 15.Shasta Community Health Center(2015):The health for Downtown. center completed a multi-phase expansion project to more than double the size of the complex located at The Specific Plan Update addresses a range of topics that 1035 Placer Street. were in need of revisions,including: • 16.New Bikeways and California Street Road Diet(2014): Analysis of Market Conditions California Street underwent a road diet and a new • Analysis of Opportunities in Downtown bike lane was added to the west side of the street. In • Sustainability addition,some street improvements were installed near • Specific Plan Area and Zoning District Boundaries the corner of Placer and California streets.A bicycle lane • Development Regulations and Guidelines was also added to Pine Street. • Prioritized Circulation Improvements from Downtown 17.Lorenz Hotel Renovation(2015):The Lorenz Hotel was Redding Transportation Plan remodeled in order to accommodate senior housing. • Parking in Downtown • 18.Dicker's Building Redevelopment(Underway):The City Public Infrastructure of Redding was awarded a$20 million grant to redevelop • Implementation and Financing Strategy the Dicker's building,which closed in 1992 and is located • Specific Plan Administration on the Market Street Promenade.The Dicker's building The Specific Plan Update considers the following key will dedicate its entire frontage on three sides back to Downtown developments and plans,including: City as part of grant project.Partial re-opening of Market Street,Butte Street,and Yuba Street through the Market • The State's plans to construct a new courthouse on Street Promenade will also be funded by this grant. approximately six acres within the current Plan area 1-7 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update boundary on Yuba Street between Court Street and District) within a portion of the Plan area and provided Oregon Street. the same regulatory structure, such as permitted uses and ,-.) • Relocation of the Redding Police Department. In June development standards, as other zoning districts in the a) 2015, the police department vacated the City-owned City. The regulations of each of these districts were crafted Q- property at the corner of California Street and Shasta specifically to address development issues within the Plan m t Street. area. U • The Riverfront Playhouse's new theater at the southeast Based on the findings through the update process, the corner of Pine and Placer streets. Specific Plan Update has simplified the zoning districts into • The "Dickers" building located in the Market Street two districts that better match the existing and desired Promenade at 2222 Market Street planned for rede development in Downtown and cover the entire Plan area velopment by K2 Development and made possible by a as described in the following section on Specific Plan Update State of California Affordable Housing and Sustainable process. The goals, strategies, development standards, Communities Program Grant. Grant funds will assist design guidelines and procedures in this Plan provide in the reestablishment of the historic street system direction as new development, redevelopment, future through the Promenade. The City of Redding owns a planning, and public improvement efforts occur within the below-grade parking lot under the structure that will Specific Plan area. be key to the design and functionality of the redevelop- ment of the site. General Plan Consistency • The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) and the City California law requires a Specific Plan to be consistent with own the entire block of land bounded by Tehama on the General Plan of the adopting locality.This Plan has been the south, California on the East, Shasta on the north, coordinated with the General Plan to ensure consistency and the railroad tracks on the west. The vision is for between the two documents. To ensure consistency with this property to be redeveloped with a transit-oriented the General Plan,a review was done of the existing General development. Plan for relevant goals and strategies. This review revealed • The Downtown Redding Transportation Plan(DRTP)was the Specific Plan and the General Plan to be complementary completed in December 2016.The DRIP establishes the and consistent.Appendix A includes all of the General Plan's circulation and infrastructure plan for the Downtown Goals and Policies that address Downtown. area and recommends improvements to all modes of The Specific Plan Update is found to be consistent with the transportation in Downtown Redding. The recommen City's 2000-2020 General Plan,originally adopted in October dations of the DRTP have been incorporated into the 2000,as amended. Specific Plan Update and prioritized. The introduction of the General Plan envisions Redding with Statutory Authority of the "a downtown that has regained its role as the heart of the Specific Plan Update City"and as"a community that values its unique setting along the Sacramento River." The Specific Plan works to advance The Specific Plan is established through the authority both of these visions,as well as encouraging"growth that is granted to the City of Redding by the California Government inward,instead of expanding outward." Code,Title 7,Division 1,Chapter 3,Article 8,Sections 65450 through 65457(Specific Plans). The establishment of land use regulations, development standards,and design guidelines in the Specific Plan Update Specific plans may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance. all combine to effectively implement a variety of goals and This allows cities to choose whether their specific plans, policies of the General Plan. Should future amendments to or portions thereof, will be policy-oriented or regulatory the General Plan result in conflicts with this Specific Plan in nature. The 2001 Specific Plan was a hybrid that Update, the Specific Plan will be amended as necessary to included three distinct zoning districts (Central Business achieve ongoing consistency between the two documents. District, Uptown Business District, and Southern Gateway 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update tAik fi "f 1 ki TlItwl 1st ti Fmk a -- •,fILt <0.4,0,4444,14i}mak. ,,,- a., ir zr 4 r r •W re r m- 0.4 ,11 i 6 f0litc t4w�o fS kacEed-,t,.►a p" ' m :.•,1,:o'', Y ' "71Ung d i I�"� duns kf Itr v: .,� ',`\ .+.., ,� P a«ada i-. ow.- S. ii \ �s .?►rJ��NMN.4 mulkh'>b�! „. , o -rs rM'trF fl+,6,0a • .*i Y ;Oki. Ptrtzs��S�yG+u�a A&Al y� '{ • " i * 1 ' P . v , A.: e ' .. „.,,,. v {' , •1 i ` i r s 4- pit, ., Community members listened to the presentation, reviewed the draft concepts, and provided feedback at the workshop. SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE The Plan's planning process kicked off in September 2016 with a review of the existing physical and market conditions PROCESS in Downtown. The process of updating the Specific Plan involved engagement with the community and various stakeholder Community Engagement groups to reevaluate the vision for Downtown and the means to achieve that vision. Stakeholder Input In December 2016, the City hosted four meetings with Initiation Downtown stakeholder groups to get insight on the conditions that need the most attention and ideas for In 2016, the City of Redding initiated the Specific Plan improvements. This input helped shape three alternative Update to provide clear direction for development, create scenarios for development and circulation in Downtown. an economically viable strategy to develop Downtown to its fullest potential, and establish it as a destination in the "heart"of the city. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 19 Downtown Survey Preferred Alternative In February and March 2017, the City initiated an online The feedback from the Downtown survey, along with survey to gather the community's input on Downtown input received from community members and the City Redding and gauge the community's opinion of living and Council, was used to develop a draft preferred alternative o. working in Downtown.The survey received more than 1,600 ro that combined the open space, pedestrian and bicycle _c responses, an exceptional response. All but 3 percent of connectivity,and land use improvements into one scenario. respondents lived within the 96001, 96002, or 96003 zip codes; 31 percent had children under the age of 15; and The draft preferred alternative was then presented to both the average age of respondents was 47 years with a median the Planning Commission and the City Council on July 18, household income of $75,000. Most visited Downtown to 2017. The preferred alternative was finalized and became dine or bank, except for those under 35 who most often the basis for the recommendations in this planning process. visited Downtown bars/breweries or to shop. Almost one- third of respondents described the walking environment in Specific Plan Area Boundary Downtown as poor and just over one-third did not feel safe Revisions when walking to and from parking and/or dining locations, whereas only six to eight percent felt "very good" about During the Specific Plan Update process, the boundaries walking in Downtown. On the positive side, 19 percent of of the Downtown area were revised to better define the respondents think the convenience and variety of dining area considered to be Downtown Redding. This revision locations is "very good" and 20 to 24 percent think traffic removed blocks in the north and east that are residential getting to and leaving Downtown is "very good." Of the and institutional, respectively,and have different character respondents who do not currently live Downtown, one- from the rest of Downtown.The new Specific Plan boundary quarter would consider living there. When asked to note is generally defined as the area from Riverside Drive and what types of housing respondents found most appealing Trinity Street to the north,Court Street to the west,Liberty for Downtown living, 51 percent, 48 percent, and 44 Street and East Street to the east, and Lincoln Street and percent chose Live/Work Lofts,Townhouses,and Mixed-Use Cypress Street to the south (see Figure 1.4). The land use Developments, respectively. pattern south of Shasta Street and north of South Street, between Union Pacific Railroad tracks and East Street make City Council Hearings up the Downtown Core District.The Downtown Core District In March 2017, the findings from the Downtown survey boundary was also revised during this process to better and three draft alternative scenarios were presented to the reflect the densest part of Downtown and to align with the community and City Council for review and feedback. The existing Building Heights Overlay District that allows high- draft scenarios were finalized based upon community and rise development (described in Chapter 6, Regulations, Council input. Standards, and Guidelines). Areas to the north, west, and south of the Downtown Core District within the Specific Community Workshop Plan area include less intensive land uses and buildings and Later in March 2017, the alternative scenarios were are within the Downtown Mixed Use District. presented at a community workshop in an open house format. Approximately 150 community members attended the workshop. Four stations were set up around the room to show open space, pedestrian connectivity, bicycle connectivity,and land use alternative scenarios. Participants were encouraged to visit the stations to ask questions and provide their feedback on the alternatives,as well as fill out a comment card with their ideas. it Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update \ ,,. Sacramento River \ I ` C. C7 \ f O _O \IVR.SR .._ .( r �` 7 `~' 4\---,_ m A. 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'Pi i', The vision of this plan is to create a revitalized Downtown Redding that is attractive, safe, economically vibrant, and respectful of historical and natural resources. It should have a lively mix of pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented shops, housing, workplaces, parks, and civic facilities, inviting to residents and visitors alike. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Guiding Principles In order to realize the vision and guiding principles, the N A number of guiding principles have long Specific Plan Update looks closely at four core areas to abeen identified as important in realizing improve upon: cothe Specific Plan vision and remain critical 1. Create vibrant public space u to its success as the heart of Redding: 2. Prioritize a pedestrian-first environment 3. Encourage the right mix of land uses and urban design » Identity— Provide Downtown with improvements a distinct identity, personality, and coherent image. 4. Enhance the Cultural District » Aesthetics—Create a Downtown with an attractive urban design that appeals to the community and its visitors. CREATE VIBRANT PUBLIC » Land Use— Develop a mix of Downtown S PAC E land uses that attracts and meets the needs of the community and visitors. The vision for creating vibrant public space is two-fold: 1) » Community— Develop Downtown as Identify and develop a significant new public "town plaza," the heart of and gathering place for the and 2) Develop several new smaller publicly accessible open community. spaces in the form of pocket parks, plazas, and parklets along the streets that are also prioritized for pedestrians and » Active Transportation— Encourage streetscape improvements;these sites should be adjacent to pedestrian and bicycle travel sites that are primed for redevelopment/improvement (see throughout Downtown and strike Figure 2.1:Vision Diagram). a balance with the auto-oriented environment. » Historic Preservation— Protect and enhance the historic character of the Downtown. » Relationships— Create connections between existing positive features in and around Downtown. » Natural Environment— Protect and increase the trees lining the streets, Downtown's sustainability, and connections to natural resources. » Management— Establish a well- managed, committed Downtown community that attracts, retains, and expands businesses. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update _ , / aflll[7grtoR4VerTray ..- v. 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I Union Pacific Railroad Potential Outdoor Potential Major Public Open Space Market Pavilion 1 p p Existing Open Space 6.-N Potential Parking Structure(per DRIP) * Potential Open Space itKey Development Site Downtown Transit / Station FIGURE 2.1 : VISION DIAGRAM Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 2-3 12 lif, • • .• .., Y ::','.:,_4,.., ..1-f:-'-' �, ' P. # I f.1 a•.. �' _ .; '„fr r i 1 • • • ' , T r > ` , ,14.4V-• 4.t '1 .,� 1c2. ` xt { ?_,:,..17,,..,;c0,.7, • :. #,,{��, 1.„ ,., , 4S 1„, : �fP•,,,,- Y..; •n2• VA: -.LTi.• 3Y fi z ~N'-'0%. `P '�Y'<•�L'A•IR•• .. <4 h•a1 y ' 1 'l•. Ox a . in :t 1 Y Y - tet; ` Ii _ it- 171r% s, • •l; 1K a .* �1-� i''IL 1. ,. 1 L _. �r .t'•VZ � .I f * ( %• i �, - a __ -.. "fir . 44 � ,S_---- - � -S , -, ,.... _ _.- 1.-,.. _ , 6 -.alllea.,7. i --7--."—'...;-.-.7.:.-"i 7 11' y y 3 j 1 _ - AZ\ \\ , •\,..N._ .;• `�. , A central public plaza can serve many functions and represent the community's outdoor living room in the heart of Downtown. ti- — . , A New Town Square A new town square in the heart of the Downtown Core gyp,.. ,.n. ,,e' _ District will serve as Downtown Redding's outdoor living :+ ? room. Wrapped by active ground-floor uses looking onto - ,� 3 - the park,this space will be home to community events and a _, public art. The general location depicted as "Major Public Open Space" on Figure 2.1 was preferred by the majority ,'!" of participants at the community workshop in March 2017 - for a new town square, but the precise location has not yet been determined. It has the advantage of being central • to Downtown and is proximate to the location of past and Ilit---- -, current community events, such as the Winterfest Tree Smaller pocket parks or corner plazas next to active uses with Lighting and Christmas Parade.This location will be ideal for areas for seating,bus stops,landscaping,and overflow space other events that would benefit from being held in a family for adjacent restaurants can activate Downtown. friendly,beautiful space. This new park is in close proximity to the city's existing Carnegie Park, which is blocked off from street life and struggles to be an attractive destination. The new town square could eliminate the need for Carnegie Park to function as a traditional park, which could allow it to be reprogrammed for other desirable purposes. 2-4 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update , ii.".„.„..„, , i i5 i/ MA6GIA .. ... rJ , / I 1V- `i R a; I t \ ...... n i _ �' —mt. loi X;?i�' tit, ‘,4 t1:1‘,:s •-•• / ru 1 - k41 filir . - •. .. t .. � } ' i > "fr 41#1 ii, 1,, .iat ' ,11 ' is, Ill .1.- --_, qr.. ----• ., (0104:41L. . .4...--,„ ., ,icy `.,,. :, Corner plazas framed by active ground+floors can become smaller gathering spaces to serve employees, residents, and visitors to Downtown Redding. A Network of Small Plazas and An outdoor pavilion -.„41Y4 ' ' • •. like this one in W� r . %'�`' ' • Parks 1 i*. 4:1 Davis, California, . 1� l 1 , _ A handful of additional smaller plazas and parks have been can activate a small , tili ` - plaza and become a % _ ' ' identified on sites that are underutilized and have a greater central destination "$r/ trr kill, , chance of redeveloping in the future. Locations shown on in Downtown "` 6 r li ; ,i the Figure 2.1 as "Potential Open Space" are speculative as Redding. �� -- om the exact number and location of small plazas and parks have f� not yet been determined. It is anticipated that these plazas !Fe t,. �, and parks may be part of private development proposals. M jj / This approach is in accordance with the long-term vision to tri 7 f • encourage pedestrian plazas, paseos, and corner "cut-offs" The key to making public spaces vibrant and comfortable for at prominent intersections. By locating new plazas or parks all users is their design,visibility,and location.They must be along improved bicycle/pedestrian routes,they can be used sited where many eyes are on them at all times—that is,where as resting stops and gathering spaces. For example, one adjacent active uses such as cafés, shops, and restaurants potential new public open space is located on the southeast face the open space. Neighboring residential buildings and corner of Market and Placer streets next to the Cascade office uses should orient toward these spaces.All new open Theatre and a bank;this centrally-located public space would spaces will include lighting, seating, and other amenities be possible if bank parking needs could be met elsewhere. that make them comfortable, usable gathering spaces in Another example could be part of the railroad parcel near keeping with Crime Prevention Through Environmental the Train Depot. This could be a place for farmers' markets Design principles (these principles are described in Chapter or even a permanent outdoor market pavilion. 6, Regulations,Standards,and Guidelines). Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 PRIORITIZEA PEDESTRIAN- The Downtown vision concept assumes the reopening of Market, Butte, and Yuba streets, redevelopment of the FIRST ENVIRONMENT Dicker's Building, and pedestrian improvements on Market N a � The General Plan describes Downtown as a pedestrian- Street and the two alleyways on either side of Market Street, a. first environment and the Pedestrian Action Plan in the California Market Alley and Market Pine Alley. Building t Downtown Redding Transportation Plan (DRTP) outlines on these improvements, the Downtown vision concept identifies other pedestrian connections that should be improvements to the pedestrian environment throughout Downtown Redding to make it a pedestrian-first environment prioritized to link the Promenade to the rest of Downtown. It with complete streets and streetscape improvements.Taking also identifies Priority Pedestrian Routes where streetscape the Action Plan a step further,the Downtown vision concept improvements should be implemented first, as well as targets the City's resources and prioritizes pedestrian Secondary Priority Pedestrian Routes that should come improvements along specific routes that will link the most second as shown in Figure 2.1: Vision Diagram. Conceptual people to the most destinations. streetscape improvements are described in Chapter 4, Circulation, Parking,and Wayfinding. 4' ;,:` ii The vision also prioritizes bicycles as a healthy and i i . , .:iii,,---: ;= environmentally friendly alternative to automobile travel. ( _ p 1 All new development must incorporate bicycle parking and r -r.� 4, , — storage facilities where required pursuant to the California Green Building Standards Code.Information about proposed yf it r bicycle improvements can be found in Chapter 4:Circulation, •'#�'�✓ f. Parking,and Wayfinding. 3s': 1:' Alleys can become the second entrance to ground floor uses. y • 7- - L I r • . ,. ' ,' 1 -i .., ASS'- I ~ •4+/f ;117: trt-.olr- � t :: �l^__ =+' r ';'.4 . , i & - e ':. 411- - .. .., --,N,z, :;‘,... , ... ' .. TIM f -, ,..1 •••-• - - aNill -tea ,--1),4•7„.;/-, Wiz:.; :.-% , / . / kliff--. : ',..--/ :_—;-•- • °.•--:.: '..-, -. 4 _ _ ___ ait • - / do , / ty x 4 . - `�` r - - -,A�;'- ,....,•:0,.- - f ' , .1; w.. J' i 1——--r-- - Bulb-outs at street corners can provide pedestrian amenities, such as seating, lighting, and planters on otherwise narrow sidewalks. 2-6 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update North-South Streets East-West Streets The funded and proposed Market Street, California-Market In the east-west direction, the streetscape environment Alley, and Market-Pine Alley improvements make improving of Tehama, Yuba, and Placer streets should be improved n the pedestrian environment along the rest of Market Street as Priority Pedestrian Routes to provide more pleasantco within the Specific Plan area a primary priority. Improving pedestrian connections given the active uses along them,as m its entire length, beyond the Specific Plan area, and up to well as the potential to connect redeveloped sites with active r.., Riverside Drive and down to Hill Street is a secondary priority. ground floors. Shasta Street between Oregon and California streets and Butte and Sacramento streets between California Given the recent bicycle facility improvements on California and Pine streets should also be prioritized as Priority and Pine streets, the planned cycle track improvements on Pedestrian Routes. The improvements on Shasta Street will California Street, the generous sidewalk widths along these dovetail with the planned road diet on this street identified streets,and their location within the Specific Plan area,these in the DRIP. These pedestrian improvements will also take streets are also Priority Pedestrian Routes for streetscape advantage of existing streetscape improvements that have improvements linking new parks, public spaces, and been constructed on Yuba Street,and should extend beyond Downtown offices and services in the north-south direction. Oregon and East streets as Secondary Priority Pedestrian In addition, the block of Oregon Street between Shasta and Routes. Tehama streets should be prioritized as Priority Pedestrian Route given the recent development and increased foot ',::. +i-' i *�4 traffic on this block. -� ' > • 1 Yuba and California streets will , . — i_ r be prioritized for streetscape ` O.\ -. improvements. . t. k 4 .' i • rl � i f y - 'Y 11*? • ,, y',, - t - ,• ' Ilk . 1. :o , j:d. I7` p 1111 r. iii k . alb A pedestrian first street provides shade, landscaping,places to sit, and ample space for walking along with other amenities. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 2j ENCOURAGE THE RIGHT surrounding the existing historic train depot. An outdoor market pavilion and public open space would draw visitors MIX OF LAND USES and enliven this area. N AND URBAN DESIGN New development will follow development standards to Y IMPROVEMENTS ensure that the existing character of Downtown will be u enhanced.Building height limits within the Specific Plan area The Downtown vision can be implemented by focusing on will not change. Active ground-floor uses are required in new opportunity sites where buildings and parcels have already development or redevelopment within the Downtown Core been redeveloped, have been identified as underutilized District and to a lesser extent within the Downtown Mixed or vacant, or have been earmarked for improvements Use District. Active ground floors will activate Downtown, (i.e., key development sites) to create a critical mass that increase foot traffic, and provide more eyes on the street reenergizes Downtown. There are ample opportunities and public realm. for new development or redevelopment in Downtown on vacant lots, surface parking lots,or underutilized lots where ; h, .A'P - buildings occupy less than 50 percent of a parcel(see Figure .1ft A 2.1:Vision Diagram). Many opportunity sites are located on _ '+ all�,t �4. parcels that can accommodate new adjacent public open ig�,l,l f 4 . .9'P M£, I I space as well.The entire Plan area is envisioned as a mixed- . I Mt'. —.. : ll• — use area where residential, office, and retail is encouraged •.� �,_ ,�,;�„ -a -"-•?* *. and permitted. '' 'i ' The railroad parcel near the Train Depot is a key opportunity _ 1� �,x">- <� , site. It is envisioned with a mix of commercial uses �" 1 A A pavilion can serve as an outdoor hub for concerts,markets, and other gatherings. v " / . > .. ( , ,.., 7:77./ .77 I, / l•TTIUYUA{• I . 7 \\\ liiii !hi:, j I r„ 4 ! II - - iik- j' . -, f �•' !. 1 ti i , ._ _,_ j!f r V i 'rf}w a 1 r Y,* j r_ 1111 ` ,.,,, _ ,,-.,. <_ /. n. •„, - ,q , # / - • I • t4t4\ • New Downtown development can benefit from making use of existing alleys and create public open space features such as this grand staircase in San Luis Obispo. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 041 !®t9 c 01,. ' ►w. -� . . l„ - 1 A. fJ --I for'':‘) ' t a ( iii. pl+ �t i+ Serf}•. .4..: 1; . r • •. I Mixed-use development can enliven the streetscape with Compatible infill development fills the gaps between buildings active ground floor uses and provide housing or office above. Downtown. r. ii i, ItidA\ .... h ... ,. oi . j�s1 ,; . - ,` 1•1 t fi\ -. 'j IIli, ,i/. '� r I' .�j j ' lilt- ' II Iti • �!, r: A. i , 1: i I ! i� -- ;ill lati'7:--- - 1 . ._ li i 1 Iliji , ,.,..,.,..4 it .4.' ' 1- --—":IIP,.--.----_ Townhomes could fit well on infill sites. Live/Work is another type of use that benefits downtowns. . - t 1g v .. ,:, ,, .. , . , . .. • S ' [ '141I 1 .L . k : d. y r • .< ......'4,_� S 1 �y c _. Buildings with retail and outdoor seating at the ground level can transform Downtown's pedestrian environment. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 2-9 ENHANCE THE CULTURAL Lorenz Hotel, Gerlinger Steel and Supply Company, Cascade DISTRICT Theatre,100F Hall,Sherven Square,and the Old City Hall are among the key cultural sites along these Downtown streets. N a � In 2017, Downtown Redding was selected by the California The Specific Plan recommends wayfinding enhancements CL Arts Council as one of 14 districts statewide for a five-year to guide and direct people on a walking tour of Downtown RI California Cultural Districts pilot program (see Figure 2.2). Redding so the cultural significance of this district is easily V This designation will help promote Downtown Redding as a recognized(see page 4-15).New development is encouraged designated Cultural District.The SpecificPlanaimstoenhance to respond to these sites with complementary site design, Downtown's cultural resources by making them known to building design, and materials (see the Building Design the community and visitors alike and linking them with an section on page 6-18 and the Landscaping/Hardscape Design improved pedestrian environment along Shasta, California, section on page 6-19).Infill sites between these cultural sites Sacramento, and Market streets (see pages 4-10 - 4-11). should be prioritized for improvements and redevelopment so that the District's synergy is enhanced. > , 4'7 40 ) Ih ', r ' kviii. r .-,4 , . fr S '••• l' , t • • nil! +: �i , . II, MMMMMMt .,a , , giI •• 14 . ' ;1' / AY„,; . d , ��/ rr .r, Jn ' rot 1 , • . J SA . . . r • -- lir . jott : 4. 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La d Use anc1 . 77. 4.:',N\ t, Urban Design „ 4,r, li ' ..i.3. • INTRODUCTION LAND USE CONDITIONS The vision of Downtown Redding as the heart of the City Currently there is a lack of vitality in Downtown since is founded on its historic role and is evident by its historic many parcels are underutilized and the number of visitors, buildings and dining, lodging, and entertainment options. residents, and employees using it every day could be much Many of the city's primary civic institutions were originally higher.Attracting the right mix of land uses needed to create located here, including City Hall, the Police Station, the a critical mass is key to reviving the heart of the City. County Courthouse, Carnegie Library, and the Train Station. Some of these have relocated out of Downtown,while other In addition to reviving the uses within buildings, the public new institutional uses have arrived,such as Shasta College. realm must be revived as well. Many community members think there is a lack of open space in Downtown Redding; Downtown Redding is characterized by historic and the only public parks are Carnegie Park(formerly known as architecturally interesting buildings. Historically, Downtown Library Park) and Old City Hall Park. Currently, the Market Redding was known for its covered walkways and arcades, Street Promenade is an open space amenity,but as vehicular which provided shade and a pedestrian-scaled environment, traffic is reintroduced through this area it will transform from as well as marquee signs and display windows oriented a pedestrian-only space to an active circulation corridor once towards pedestrians. more. Visitors to Downtown don't fully utilize Downtown's limited open spaces nor have desirable ways to get to them This chapter describes the land use and urban design on foot or bike. Many community members do not currently conditions in the Specific Plan area, the character of public feel safe within Downtown public spaces; therefore, space improvements that support future development appropriate steps must be taken to ensure that current and as well as the livability of and activity in Downtown, and future public spaces will be both inviting and safe. the land use and urban design goals and implementation strategies for Downtown. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 URBAN DESIGN ii 4 • • CONDITIONS � ` a, Today there are too many buildings with blank façades or i , . limited architectural details,as well as many surface parkingli, ',... ' '�` -• . . ns t .e . . t lots and vacant sites, within Downtown. However, there is 4 . "'II.: • " '.' , growing interest in building new development in Downtown t,,. `-.. ,, Apt .r. , • and there are many opportunity sites for new development. '' - ''''� ; Appropriate development standards will ensure that 4 • . . .. r ; new development enhances the existing character of Downtown and adds new liveliness. While some blocks of Downtown Redding have an active, pedestrian-friendly street environment, many blocks have less ideal interfaces at the ground level,including blank walls,covered or opaque ( i. p , -ss • . windows, large setbacks, parking lots abutting the sidewalk, - 3� and vacant properties that prevent Downtown from truly moo.caiVZO - _ having a pedestrian-first environment that welcomes people. In addition, the unshaded asphalt surfaces of the Street trees, decorative street lights,and Downtown banners many vacant lots and parking lots, in addition to numerous line some streets, but blank facades limit their liveliness inadequately shaded sidewalks, in Downtown do not create (above).Redding's streets were once lined with two-to three- an attractive pedestrian environment and contribute to a story buildings, ground floor retail, and arcades shading the heat island effect. sidewalks that encouraged commerce(below). ,• rf, '� C "' �•' I .e 4 tis • ,•.: -,•".t. ,•:-..: :., ;,:-.:•.-..' ..,.. -.'''..4,A''""- , ... : :....;...-----'--. - ,,-f l7 1 r,-- =..........„.... ..0'-..•"--- ---- •+ R s z — ,-- a= s`' I .rill' I I T$ii'a ; :: •I I x - .....ms 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update GOALS AND Land Use Implementation IMPLEMENTATION Strategies ri STRATEGIES A. Appropriate Mix of Uses 1. Allow a mix of uses including retail,office,and residen- ru Land Use Goals tial throughout the Downtown Specific Plan area. W 2. Update the zoning within the Specific Plan area to 1. Establish Downtown Redding as the establish a Downtown Core District and a Downtown city's cultural, business, and civic Mixed Use District with tailored development standards center. and guidelines that relate to the Building Height Overlay Districts,parking requirements,and active ground-floor 2. Develop a land use pattern that requirements for each. provides a variety of uses within a • The Downtown Core District is allowed unlimited pedestrian-friendly environment. heights and density,requires pedestrian-oriented, active ground-floor uses,and requires priority pedestrian route improvements. • The Downtown Mixed Use District allows heights up / • 11 to 75 feet,requires Priority and Secondary Priority Pedestrian Routes on select streets,but does not require ground floor uses to be as active as those in $ .��-�,p' r ,.-.. • the Downtown Core District. 1 a • Both the Downtown Core and Downtown Mixed Use " r .rw. L �',�+tik districts encourage outdoor dining and activated • -� _ "; Spy sidewalks. � _� T., - • Allow a variety of housing opportunities,including 4 _ i mixed residential/office/commercial uses and loft .:�; « ,., "`r' { '� apartments in the Downtown Core and Downtown — ----•-:r - =- I- . ,`. ,V_ — "`' Mixed Use districts.Allow zero lot-line cottages and Corner plazas along retail corridors are common downtown town homes in the Downtown Mixed Use District. attractions where people can gather. 3. Encourage land uses that attract residents to Downtown, such as family entertainment,outdoor recreation and ---- sports,cultural attractions and museums,arts and crafts ... '` s'• shops,coffee shops, markets,music stores,and restau- • .,.ill 1111 rants. 0 _OOP > -- ;� t 4. Offer more opportunities for office relocation to Down I r ; : Il town especially in the technology sector. �► � 4If 1' i' 5. Encourage uses that attract people over a range of hours r i I i;;=k during the day and evening, including residential,retail, q ,l" cultural,and dining. e A mix of residential,office, and retail enliven downtowns. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 - •` tea7.4111, �(:r .. F� .- 11011 f ;, , l i . ,nom .._f I 1 a" ;■s '' • ' ]► Ve' 'imr. 5 ' -, . . - it. 4 . liar 7vir i 1 .41 : :).1 *it, [1. ' :A ' te`' • E. i i I '/ - t till, ,47 4ry � fes. -' i 1,---,,,,.-- [ -, F-,',;',.. -,... "" . .:::1.' :?"1:14k,k,i,o, ilk. 14"rtir't. 5555U/��:;f�� :,, a ' • ma. II �-j. I , - • , . __.. , \*--: r- #•: / .�. .. ir....,•, • . .T.L....,6, 1 . AL - � zr,. B. Open Space -,� w 1. Identify and establish a major public open space,with I ~" 7.1.•,,, amenities,in the Downtown Core District(see Figure 3.1). 2. Devote City resources to developing a significant new `` • -,` • . public space in Downtown;develop smaller publicly ' I. accessible open spaces as part of private development projects. 3. Establish criteria for possible locations ideal for new • open spaces that are: / l • Centrally located. Plazas can become Downtown's outdoor gathering spaces, providing landscaping,seating,and public art in a sustainable • In areas accessible to and activated by employees, manner visitors,and residents of Downtown. They should be placed in proximity to active retail, office, or • In close proximity to pedestrian/bicycle corridors. residential areas so that buildings front them,such as corner Along connections to the Sacramento River. plazas. • Activation is achieved when adjacent and nearby uses are • Adjacent to active ground floor uses. oriented toward the open space, and can flow into the open space, such as with outdoor dining or seating for residents, 4. Consider uncovering the creeks in Downtown where shoppers, workers, or visitors. possible to enhance their natural resource and provide more open space opportunities. 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Provide infill incentives to encourage appropriate use of -1---1-1-1-1-1-,, - --1T"1-•1-'1 1 -Y m vacant lots and buildings on a permanent and temporary r----17-1-,,,n . a) basis. --rT-? - r--r- ,...di.,' .-, j- 2 s 2. Create incentives for providing additional open spaces, , lirwr, *" u plazas,and parks. mirlivik, , ,.. . , „ . , 3. Design and occupy public realm spaces with uses that il; ' PI 11.1 attract people of all ages to encourage lengthier visits to s. f r Downtown and make Downtown a multigenerational "�"-"'0' �5 .,t V. destination. ..rte' , 4. Initiate programmed use of parks that ensure activation with legitimate uses,such as scheduled outdoor exercise classes,music,and recreation. 4i .1 01, f i .Jor • 1 5. Promote the use of Downtown for more community : °. `� events,special events for youth and seniors,entertain- lafi -, ment,and provision of the arts. :, Movie nights, yoga or exercise classes, and childrens' , ". y' ,. activities are ways for the community to come together in < % --- -'\ r a Downtown's open spaces. When buildings face on to parks ? T -- 1.4 �`s ..‘.'7...__:, and plazas and they are built with shade structures and = -.: amenities to facilitate activites, they foster activity. r -.-fir . .., ni 4 f N •• III .} _ .'h. 13 j%ilk r 1 . ,• III i1' . • a ,•.,'. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Urban Design Goals • � •. - ,.• , ., 1;,1., •- .1r.,• 1. Develop an easily recognizable w ►�' ri identityfor and positive image of tx `'' ;+ °' Downtown Redding. - ro w 2. Maintain and enhance the historic '`A� i .. and natural characteristics of ` �, . Downtown Redding. ,f '� A. 4.r Urban Design Implementation 1� '' 444-.........„--� Strategies ' A. Site and Building Design Buildings designed to set back from the sidewalk can spill out 1. Create appropriate development standards and building into the public realm and create outdoor gathering space. design guidelines that promote a high-quality image for •4 .%. 41 "s,"4�a- Downtown,including high-quality building materials, i *�; `:,` s` varied roof lines,and modulation formed by storefront �` design bay windows,defined entries,and recesses. • —• 2. Orient buildings towards the street to activate the public •. 11I realm with more eyes on it and ensure Crime Prevention d J-' ' 1 i Through Environmental Design principles are used in '. ' ' • all renovations and new development.These principles ' '"'' ' ' i =I� ° promote improved safety in the built environment and - - are described in Chapter 6,Regulations,Standards,and 4 E Guidelines. i _t'',3tea. . •• r. , B. Ground Floors 1. To meet the City's goals to make Downtown a pedestri- an-first environment,provide incentives for mixed-use f and residential development standards that create active ground-floor spaces, prohibit expansive blank walls,and minimize parking along the street edge and i the number of driveway curb cuts per block, particularly along the Priority Pedestrian Routes. - 1., I f r 1-I I y4;i.-• ' "; r` 2. Remove setback requirements for developments within _....0 all of Downtown to maintain a consistent street wall to 47 f 1 �. y further enhance the pedestrian environment;provide r I � � � • k flexibility for development to set back at key locations to provide public open space that benefit the community Ground floor retail uses are successful when designed with distinctive building materials, generous floor-to-ceiling and Downtown workers,visitors,and residents. heights, permeable storefront windows and doors, and shade features (middle). A gallery, or arcade, can provide 3. Include shade sources such as overhangs,galleries, shade while defining the pedestrian environment like this one awnings,or arcades to create shaded, inviting environ- in Truckee, California(above). ments which encourage people to linger Downtown. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 4. Require active ground-floor uses in new development or , renovations within the Downtown Core District and to a ? 4 0�'! lesser extent within the Downtown Mixed Use District. *i ' I dj N M i� . a 5. Active ground floors can activate Downtown,increase ! •'II �' �, __ @ foot traffic,and provide more eyes on the street and _ .- r t --- u public realm.Active ground-floor space is: _ "`''0"'``1 • Ground-floor retail,restaurants,or entertainment . �•,i•t. 1. _, with transparent storefronts fronting the street and/ , _—.111116,1_ 9 - 1 I or publicly accessible open spaces. -.. ', ri . _...f.3,i_ • Cultural institutions that have regular foot traffic and •- tx. transparent street frontages. . " • Hotel lobbies or residential amenity areas with transparent street frontages. Alleys designed as shared streets and fronted by residential, Publicly accessible open spaces,landscaping and office, and retail with outdoor seating become usable public • space(above). Public art and special lighting along the street plazas. or in open spaces can enhance the character of Downtown • Stoops or pedestrian entries where residential is on (below). These in Portland, Oregon integrate solar panels. the ground floor. • Outdoor dining areas. ``�t v,�tk, `, , • Not surface parking along sidewalks. . Pe.:t* !•:-.160, 6. Provide incentives and guidance for facade rehabilitation } �`j 44 and restoration. .4/, ., r 4Li! 7. Support nighttime activities in Downtown by increasing Q1,.. ` - • Y,- s' ,gn. 3 active ground floor uses that face the street and are w •ir. :.!+• �r....;�:fg open later so more eyes are on the street making it feel t i_ •_ " • 'mss .4.' + . ! �� safer. ';:� .1:%J.. C. Public Realm moi",- 1. Improve outdoor lighting along Pedestrian Priority Routes in Downtown. �c 2. Activate parks and open space with public art,which ..,, . 0 -- can help create interest and establish a sense of place. �} A public art program can draw upon the history and culture of Redding,bringing out the specialness of Redding and celebrating its qualities.A contest or public �, . 1--. - - campaign to initiate ideas for public art could excite peo- .f h '+4 It pie about public art,allow the public to vote for their -- _ ..�' Imemi .;, favorite pieces,and in turn create more pride in and 11 Lr 11 T. ownership of Downtown. 1 sow •s =- .-...-- -- ... .. - _ 3. Enhance alleys as shared public spaces to promoteill. pedestrian comfort and serve as the front door to busi- •o.r-��" nesses along them. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 4. Build on the planned Market Street Promenade inn- the heat island effect that is created by impermeable provements and enhance adjacent areas with pedestri- surfaces: an-friendly amenities. • Install rain gardens that catch and filter stormwater n D. Parking Treatment runoff and create attractive landscaped areas. cu ts 1. Establish appropriate parking standards outside of the • Initiate shade requirements for parking lot standards o Downtown Core District which support the vision for to reduce the heat island effect. w this area to become a pedestrian-first environment with • Promote rainwater harvesting from rooftops of bicycle facilities, pedestrian amenities,and mixed-use structures to reduce runoff and the City's reliance on development. potable water for landscaping needs. 2. Locate on-site parking to the rear or side of buildings 2. Consider a program to support installation of solar panel away from and/or buffered from the street edge. carports in parking lots to provide shade and generate E. Sustainable Design clean energy for parking lot lighting and electric vehicle charging stations. 1. Limit the amount of impermeable surfaces allowed in new development and parking lots to reduce stormwa- 3. Require drought-tolerant landscaping and trees in and ter runoff and the amount of asphalt,thereby reducing around parking lots to enhance the pedestrian experi- ence with shade and to reduce the heat island effect. w I, l+ • yam _► if� ,'I -rl .- q y _I ' j( ..�.- Vis„ 4f *::.:::4X-:•.. — / ' -4 1 a-,,,'41144*."- 1j .Y _ R �� •c .... '1� ^!fes .., '� ' ti • a • 1� 1 I �. II rr• :+ l 1 1 ,i. ;'1 •.,•‘-'t: - rte. 4 1, . -.'," .. '.-11r4 'FITA146111111111111111 111..,N . 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Traffic can be principles that address Downtown Redding's circulation. both good and bad for a downtown. Too little traffic and Several action plans are included in the DRTP that identify downtown businesses suffer. Too much traffic and the the steps necessary to bring the DRTP goals and guiding same result occurs. What is important is how fast vehicular principles to fruition. Summaries of the action plans are traffic moves through downtown. If traffic is allowed to race integrated in the following topic sections of this chapter. through downtown at high speed, the ability to create a Following these summaries,this chapter identifies goals and implementation strategies that implement the DRIP and the Pedestrian friendly atmosphere and a vibrant retail sector is severely curtailed. If traffic is snarled and hardly moving, vision for Downtown Redding,as follows: pass-through traffic will quickly learn to avoid the area. It is, • Vehicular Circulation therefore, the goal of the Specific Plan Update to promote • Pedestrian Circulation a pedestrian-first environment with an optimum traffic flow • Bicycle Circulation through Downtown Redding. • Transit The Specific Plan area has a grid-like network of City • Parking streets and State highways that provides circulation within • Wayfinding Downtown, to/from State highways and connections to • Goals and Implementation Strategies other local streets(see Figure 4.1). Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 The state highway system includes State Route (SR) 44, SR • SR 299 is a major east-west arterial within Downtown. 273, and SR 299.These state routes provide regional access From the west,SR 299 is a four-lane arterial to Market and enter the Downtown area as surface streets with at- Street,where it turns north,joining with SR 273,and a) grade intersections with several local streets. Upon entering continues out of Downtown. Northeast of Downtown, Q Downtown,SR 44 and SR 273 become one-way streets.The SR 299 turns east and becomes a freeway where it s state highway system in Downtown is configured as follows: intersects with Interstate 5. U The Transportation Element of the General Plan establishes • SR 44 is an east-west arterial commencing in Down- Level of Service (LOS) D as the standard for traffic planning town. It is a one-way couplet along Tehama and Shasta and development review for streets and intersections in streets. East of Downtown it is a four-lane freeway Downtown. Intersection LOS was calculated for several which transitions to a two-lane highway at the eastern intersections in the DRTP,providing a preliminary operational City limit. level evaluation of traffic operating conditions. Most • SR 273 is a north south arterial in Downtown. From Downtown intersections studied show intersection Levels the south it is a four lane divided expressway that of Service A or B. One intersection (California Street and splits into a one-way couplet along Pine and California Tehama Street) showed a LOS of C. All intersections were Streets when it reaches Downtown. It merges back within the standard of D set by the Transportation Element. together at Eureka Avenue and continues north along Market Street out of Downtown. Historically SR 273 was Route 99,the main north-south US route that Vehicular Action Plan stretched from the US/Mexico border to the US/ The DRTP's Vehicular Action Plan advances recommendations Canada border. for balancing the needs of vehicles,bicycles,and pedestrians in creating safe and comfortable streets. Key street recommendations include road diets for South and Shasta .•'';, ,,,�- streets;slowed vehicular speeds along major thoroughfares - t �' using signal timing;and implementation of traffic calming to , ,_ CAST TO SOUTH . • „ 6731 �__ffil 1 increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. The action plan calls il . for streets through the Market Street Promenade, including :; •if . of Market,Butte,and Yuba streets to be reopened 1.3111`r ( to vehicular traffic to improve and increase local street "' 41 connectivity and circulation (described in more detail in the �� +�-�"1111110 � !�}�� Market Street Promenade Action Plan).Two sections of two .- _ — -'it streets are identified as "road diet candidate" streets to go "' from four lanes to two lanes or three lanes: Shasta Street from Court Street to Pine Street and South Street from ..r Court Street to East Street. The reduction of the number of ' -^ t x" vehicular lanes will slow traffic and allow for implementation . • of improved bike and pedestrian spaces. ., i b i _ �. ' ------AE 110P.THUNDERBIRI . 3 Yew n. , _ 4 �r , Market Street's freeway signs direct regional vehicular traffic through and out of Downtown. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update �..�'. .., 1' �. 6 `® Sacramento River il ♦ -----------------\ „ t RIVERSIDE D o nCU �, . 1 4 ro , i ,..-`,.A z ,,,\ ;tri ,. , q‘, ...' 0 '.z. -o. 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L In addition to the DRTP's Vehicular Action Plan, its Market -, Street Promenade Action Plan closely examines streetscape The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan identifies n3 design elements to reintroduce streets to vehicle use and the Downtown as a major destination with linkages to the t U enhance the attractiveness and activity of Downtown. Sacramento River Trail, the Dana to Downtown Trail, and The action plan calls for Market Street to be one-way the Palisades Trail. The hub of the city's trail system is the with on-street parking from Tehama Street to Butte Street Sacramento River Trail. The Sacramento River Trail is a 16- and two-way with on-street parking from Butte Street to mile network of paved and dirt paths along the banks of Placer Street. Both Butte and Yuba streets will be two-way the Sacramento River designed for pedestrian and bicycle streets with parking. Raised pedestrian table intersections traffic only and passes just north of Downtown.The Dana to will prioritize pedestrian traffic and slow through-traffic Downtown Trail provides a one-mile long dedicated bicycle along Market Street. Additional streetscape elements and pedestrian path across the Sacramento River that is proposed include alley enhancements to increase activity, completely separated from SR 44 vehicular traffic. It was a connectivity, and visibility between buildings; parklets to part of a larger widening and reconstruction project of SR 44 provide additional open urban spaces for casual gathering; between Downtown and 1-5 completed in 2010. and street parks, public art, overhead lighting, shade trees, and flexible use spaces. All of these streetscape design Pedestrian Action Plan elements are intended to help create a safe, comfortable, The DRTP's Pedestrian Action Plan provides recommendations and attractive pedestrian environment that the community will come to and enjoy. The following sections on Bicycle for creating a comfortable,walkable Downtown that will help and Pedestrian Circulation build upon the proposed Market promote business growth and outdoor activities. Strategies Street Promenade improvements. to prioritize walking include safe and visible crosswalks at pedestrian-scaled intersections. All streets should become Complete Streets which provide all modes of circulation with PEDESTRIANadequate facilities; they include controlled travel speeds, bicycle routes and parking, pedestrian buffers, comfortable CIRCULATION walking spaces,shade,and good lighting. Pedestrian Environment . ' , Downtown's sidewalks and pedestrian street crossings are of mixed condition. Recent transportation projects,such as the ' ,,.. widening of Eureka Way, included high-visibility crosswalks , -` ' -• • a,r-f' A. at the intersection of Market and Tehama streets. The new .:T. - bike lanes and pedestrian improvements on East Street also .c included high-visibility crosswalks at the intersections of t , Ef ^`� • ,, . • �-, ' .. ... Yuba Street and Butte Street. Streets such as California and Pine streets have wide commercial-width sidewalks along ` l commercial frontages with parallel street parking and street - trees to buffer pedestrians from vehicular traffic. Streets i iI. ,�``7�� ' such as Butte and Yuba streets have a narrower sidewalk 4 width and mix of parallel and angled parking. The scale of Oa i -- the Downtown is comfortable to walk; however, Downtown commercial areas lack sufficient trees and lighting for Pedestrians often have to cross three or more travel lanes on one-way streets carrying regional traffic. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Green Streets Action Plan Currently the Specific Plan area has very few bicycle facilities, most notably Class II bicycle lanes along California and Pine In addition to the Pedestrian Action Plan,the DRTP addresses streets (between Eureka Way and Cypress Avenue). Short the streetscape environment in its Green Streets Action segments of Class II bicycle lanes on Court Street (between d Plan. The plan identifies general guidelines for streetscape South Street and Lincoln Street) and East Street (between infrastructure, landscaping, and streetscape amenities re, Sacramento Street and Locust Street) also exist. Bicycle that are safe, aesthetically pleasing, and inviting, as well as A connections to Turtle Bay and the Sacramento River Trail promoting environmental sustainability.Green infrastructure are key challenges. An increasing number of bicycle racks design elements are identified that reduce and treat are being installed in Downtown through a cooperative stormwater at its source while delivering environmental, agreement between Healthy Shasta, Viva Downtown, and social,and economic benefits.Streetscapes with appropriate the City. The racks, designed by Viva Downtown's Design landscaping design provide aesthetic softening of the built Committee,are fabricated locally by Gerlinger Steel Company environment and environmental benefits that reduce and installed by the City.The cost is shared by Healthy Shasta carbon emissions and heat islands while increasing human and Viva Downtown. To date, over 25 bike racks have been comfort through shading and cooling. The combination of installed. green infrastructure,landscaping,and streetscape amenities can enhance an area's overall pedestrian environment and viability.The streetscape elements can identify an area as a Bicycle Action Plan special and distinct place for employees, shoppers, visitors, The DRTP's Bicycle Action Plan recognizes bicycles as a and residents. All development activities must comply with growing form of transportation in not only Redding, but the applicable stormwater treatment requirements of the on a regional and national scale. Key to the success of State of California Construction General Permit, Industrial bicycle infrastructure is clearly identifying the bicycle zone General Permit,and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System to minimize conflicts within shared roadway space. The (MS4)Phase II General Permit. City has implemented innovative bicycle infrastructure improvements over the last several years and will continue it on a citywide scale. BICYCLE CIRCULATION Bicycle Network ... .-:. The City's developing bikeway system consists of multi-use - -- Class Class I paths and trails, Class II bike lanes on arterial and collector streets,and bicycle boulevards(signed Class III bike ft• routes) on connecting and neighborhood streets. Caltrans _ -z.--- , r - and the City have begun implementing buffered Class II — bike lanes. Buffered lanes incorporate additional pavement 0' 'delineation to provide additional separation between the vehicular travel lane and the bike lane. The City is designing a network of bicycle lanes physically separated from traffic .-., that will extend the river trail into and around Downtown Redding (Class IV). A mixed-use path will extend from the ► Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead along the Sacramento River and ' ' ..�Lt1110 Riverside Drive. A protected two-way bicycle path will run -%k'''') .4,..1111.s� `. along portions of Riverside Drive,Center Street,and Division Existing bicycle parking in Downtown. Street to complete the connection between Downtown and the Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead. The next phase of the project will extend the two-way bicycle path from Division Street south along California Street to Yuba Street. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 4-5 One example of innovation in bicycle gear is electric bicycles, Downtown Transit Center provides riders with conveniences or E-Bikes. Range, performance, drive technology and the such as public restrooms,vending machines, bike racks,and design of electric bikes have seen significant change in recent canopied waiting areas with benches.Seven local bus routes years. They are an expanding market and allow new types depart from the Downtown Transit Center. In most cases, a a of users to consider bikes for recreation, commuting, and these routes complete a loop in the span of one hour. The t shopping. Their growing popularity may contribute to the local routes operate 12 or 13 service hours per day, Monday need for bicycle infrastructure improvements in Downtown. through Friday, starting at 6:20, 6:50, or 7:20 a.m. Saturday service commences three hours later than the weekday start The City of Redding and the Shasta Regional Transportation time, but ends at the same time as weekday services.There Agency are currently preparing a new citywide Active is no Sunday service. Amtrak has two daily train departures Transportation Plan (ATP); this plan addresses bicycle and on its Coast Starlight line,one towards Los Angeles and one pedestrian transportation for the Downtown area but is towards Seattle. focused citywide. The new ATP is being developed to be consistent with this plan and both are a direct result of the DRTP. Transit Action Plan The Transit Action Plan identifies key components to increase efficiency and ease of access to transit information and TRANSITavailability. Coordination to increase connectivity between The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) provides public public transit, vehicular travel, bicycling, and walking, in various combinations will increase mobility options for transportation services within the greater Redding area. access and connectivity between Downtown and the The Downtown Transit Center is a well-designed facility surrounding community. Safe and accessible links to transit providing service to RABA, Greyhound, Amtrak, Trinity stops and to the Downtown Transit Center should continue Transit,Sage Stage,and other bus operators.The Downtown to be enhanced. Transit Center functions as a multimodal transfer station with 12 gates that provide access to all transit vehicles.The • ' J 7'. Vitt:.•'.‘"..-;—:I.144:s- . Illi0 h ' R w. } GATE 11 -`44. ✓, - , ' ! - , e il. ge,:'..- ' . . r',< ".i LIMIT ' �` 4.' C a I (t _I1 J , .rte I _ ...I a. • 'U ; - j. 'h'3 10."A.". '0 NOT - it A `M w? .. t: a . ) E��.r.w� A Nt `ax l......= — 4"gTi,sYL3A , 1 The Downtown Transit Center located in the middle of Downtown provides shelter and seating for passengers. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update PARKINGThere are several private parking lots serving the public and the adjoining businesses distributed throughout Downtown. Growth has been slow and steady in Downtown Redding. According to the DRTP, there are approximately 1,598 off- There is a desire for changes that result in a vibrant n street spaces in private parking lots. co Downtown and it is likely that growth will continue on a - steady basis with periodic expansion during significant CD projects.The existing on-and off-street public parking supply Downtown Parking Strategy � is underutilized, especially at certain locations, and many As mentioned, a separate planning effort is developing a of the on-street metered parking spaces have meters that Downtown Parking Strategy, which will present alternatives are broken or missing. With the arrival of more Downtown to promote a Downtown-wide parking strategy, as well as development, parking supply should be tailored to supply recommendations for parking systems and management enough, but not too much parking. Enforcement should programs that can begin to create a revenue structure for be streamlined and transparent to the public. The goal is funding future parking improvements. to make the most efficient use of all public and private parking spaces before investing in additional parking. A separate planning effort is underway to review and make W AY F I N D I N G recommendations for improvements.In any case,accessible Signage systems are very important to the success of parking for drivers with limited mobility should be provided revitalization in Downtown Redding. Once viewed as a at convenient locations throughout Downtown.This section navigational aid,"wayfinding"systems are also used as a way summarizes some of the findings from that work. to market an area's resources, alter negative perceptions, evoke a sense of history and character, and improve Existing Parking Conditions the streetscape. Although the 2001 Specific Plan made In Downtown, on-street parking consists of parallel and recommendations to improve wayfinding in and around diagonal curbside parking. Currently, there are 3,395 off- Downtown,the system should continue to be improved. For street spaces and 1,205 on-street spaces in Downtown.407 example,the Caltrans highway signs spanning over the local of the on-street spaces have meters. Of those 407 metered streets make Downtown feel like an urban highway. These spaces,only 165 meters are functional.There is a perception create a clear path for automobiles to navigate their way of shortage of parking in Downtown despite there being through Downtown, but do little to create a comfortable underutilized parking throughout. The Downtown Core has pedestrian environment or attract motorists to stop in higher parking occupancy rates than the surrounding area, Downtown. and off-street parking one to two blocks away is underutilized. A Public Signage Program for Downtown was created by the There are approximately 938 off-street parking spaces Wayfinding Committee established in 2005, and was later available to the public in City- and County-owned parking added to the 2001 Specific Plan.The signage program sought lots in Downtown. Parking lots include the California Street to bring the scale of Downtown Redding to a manageable size parking structure, the parking garage beneath the former by pointing out attractions, adding historical explanations, Dicker's building(145 spaces)and another 98 spaces in two directing vehicles to public parking, and locating amenities. surface lots along Pine Street. The City-owned two-story The program set forth the following objectives and California Street parking structure is located immediately improvements, some of which have been implemented in west of the Market Street Promenade fronting California Downtown and some of which are still needed: Street, between Placer and Tehama streets. The north • Wayfinding Objectives.The following objectives structure was constructed in 1972 and the south structure for Downtown Redding's wayfinding system were in 1977.There are a total of 650 spaces in both structures. established: In addition, there are 45 metered spaces in the County- » Eliminate visual clutter. (Remove unnecessary owned parking structure at the County Administration public signs) Center at the corner of West Street and Butte Street. » Provide only useful information. 4-7 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update a. '�,''• '4 » Create a sense of place. '. .lir ,. �,.. ' _ �': '`' Its s! » Use quality materials(i.e.,to resist fading and ° iat! g ',1 Je. 1,, A, graffiti). -.TTA.-- • v - t _ I •' - » Be easily reproduced. a �4�•• '. k '� }Ya 1 1111 1 •4':1.:I‘.`'- . • » Be easy to maintain. .c v , +�'�to 1, , _ - ,y,,, .,.tkli, » Be comprehensive. u 4. A>I� " • » Further the goals of the Downtown Specific Plan. .` h' . CASCADE H x:, , . `•' - » Do not allow exceptions without the review of the '� • PARK f �.;, , �. .�N� LIBRARY ::. . COUNTY4. City. .,. - ADMIN.♦'. . ;;,�.� ' ` a' Public Signage Program.A"Downtown"logo was -•� ]' designed for all new public directional signs in Down- , K E J town.The program includes two vehicular directional I�`` signs: 1)Downtown Central Business District and 2) — A • w R, Downtown Entry Sign,for corridors leading to and out • of Downtown. Key locations include: NM » City Hall » Market Street �•i >> Park Marina Drive » Convention Center 01' » Library Park • p/,� » Downtown Transit Center ,"' » Redding Arboretum / Jt, » Shasta County Courthouse M � » Lake Redding Park Caldwell Park » Lake Redding Golf Course » Amtrak Station rr ".•44,,,, » Turtle Bay Museum lliiiii About 60 signs were installed by the City with approval from Caltrans within their rights-of-way. As new destinations pop up in Downtown,new directional signs should be added to guide people to them. • • Kiosk Program.The Wayfinding Committee worked on V!VA . - the design for a graphic pedestrian map and directory oowNroWH k sign,which includes photographs of key destinations. r These maps and directory signs were placed at kiosks �� r` P in six locations, including on Market Street in front ,,, :� , ' Iii` 1. ,..--.,..A. of the Cascade Theatre,in front of the Post Office on REtwo ' Ki ., t, %s 'y�,.df Yuba Street,and at the intersections of Market Street IP 4 W and Butte Street,California Street and Yuba Street, 7"la • `` ' "— Pine Street and Butte Street,and Yuba Street and Pine Wayfinding signs differ according to audience. The top sign Street. helps biyclists and cars find nearby destinations. The map • in the middle helps pedestrians learn more about nearby Signs Outside Downtown.Signs outside Downtown attractions and how to find them. The banner on the bottom should point visitors to"Downtown Redding"rather tells passersby that they are in Downtown Redding. than "Central Redding." 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update GOALS AND .. v IMPLEMENTATION y�,, •fi � . 4r.,� STRATEGIES -... :. , ' cu Goals q. 1 1. Provide a circulation system thata 4.....,,:..4 ri- furthers economic development, . convenience, safety, and choice. 2. Provide adequate and accessible parking throughout Downtown Redding. 3. Create a pedestrian-first Street trees and rain gardens define the street edge for environment. pedestrians while helping reduce the heat island effect, providing shade, and filtering stormwater runoff Implementation Strategies 1l 1 , 1 r The Specific Plan focuses on strategies to implement the AM .0, recommendations of the DRTP's action plans. Following are ,S a series of recommended implementation strategies. us ■ro ct. 'c, A. Streetscape - 1. Improve streetscapes throughout Downtown to enhance �. , ii k all modes of travel based on the DRTP's recommenda- - \�. .r`''' tions. i / 2. These improvements should meet multiple goals ' _. identified in the General Plan regarding transportation, sustainability/stormwater facilities,and community Shared alleys can serve as pedestrian connections, open space, and retail's front door. services at once. Improvements should use an integra- tive approach that improves stormwater infrastructure and links parks and trails with complete/green streets to encourage more people to walk and bike.A greener en- vironment aids public health with walkable public areas and documented psychological benefits. 3. Modify current zoning to introduce more pedestri- an-friendly regulations. These include allowing arcades over sidewalks for shade,streamlining approval for Pop- up Uses to encourage business activity,and adjustments to approvals to allow sidewalk cafes and dining. 4. Prioritize pedestrian improvements on Priority Pedestri- an Routes and Secondary Priority Pedestrian Routes,as shown in Figure 4.2. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Sacramento River ‹) '• O - ,., '*�.... O�• `� Proposed Class 11 O _ Proposed ClassII(DRTP) (DRTP) Alternative to Route °� �$ Along Riverside Dr.to Alternative to Bike '� O Diestelhorst Bridge Route Along Pine St. O � _ Ir .. �i...�. !ER DE I _ ? '" CU To Diestelhorst 1 to ., „1- Pro osed p /1111111111 Bridge 4 9� �f Buffered Proposed ,co F `, 1'L� Class II U Class IV T ql ,: .�' ' (DRTP) Cycle Track \ __ t - it altita 004,..s, MVI`A '� Dana to Downtown Proposed Class II '/ , Trail \\ (DRTP) ,\ Connection el IS • Alternative to Route i ..1: O. Along Center St. \ ` 4 •;t. 7C:1111, �, ' 000= and Division St. \J R�-�� 3' / _®� _� • \-,....: ' /t��0 d. Proposed Y\' � S Class IV 7- '. •'t ,. I. ` (DRTP) \ 1. \' )1--• Blida \\ ill 1 Illir: • • • t,',•�. lie•-� ' ••�1 Proposed Class III Ilillkillai S i1 / i IDRTPIExisting Class II VQ ••• s i aillis 1 ��I 11111(DRTP) *•...• III S � ,.y`� NA Proposed • i C �1�. riiir,,,,i,—per.,:spsiidDRT,,, ,,\----, Class IV , \ •. t • i •(DRTP) \ �A.iiiiiI ��`�v sr!•. �� 1 1nu1 Existing Class II • ` �^ • "\r,\\:.\s,.. ♦ of (DRTP) , , •jj i s• ,\ yEg SS s! •,. �. iii_ NOProposed \pLAC 1'•� DBuffered Class II '111 � ' � •'- \\ ` (ORTPJ Illi Q4 S I �/•.� C .-3- m , �Nto s Q ''''.1 O pME F Ca P --ic" Q S \ Q ' � IlitritiElx;igi.TP)C 0 St , Nor it GO - Lnden Ditch Cree - Bgli \ _ A,tN I t Existing _I - , Class II(DRTP) , Proposed . ci:\s-\r_\__ tCClass III Pro osed (DRTP) \iii\lc • ,• Buffered Class 4 -� '- II(DRTP) r -e ea CN ; CeP' mss e m ,�O0 F••ta^ue O 0 125 250 500 1.000 Si___.NSW Note:DRTP Downtown Redding -\ ® O r....._ i Transportation Plan _ ii I r—1 Downtown Core mom Existing Bikeway Routes Sacramento River Trail L—J District Boundary •••••••••• Priorit mil - Priority Bikeway Routes Y Downtown ••••• ••• Pedestrian Routes C---1 ••Specific Plan Boundary p p Secondary Priority Bikeway Routes Secondary Priority Union Pacific Railroad *e Recommended Bicycle Parking Station Pedestrian Routes Existing Open Space t,') Denotes 2 Route Options for Consideration A--A Cross Section Lines A A Downtown Transit Station INN im Bicycle Facilities Already Funded FIGURE 4.2: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PRIORITIES Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update S. Streetscape improvements should include the following B. Bicycle where space permits: 1. Build on the DRTP's Bicycle Action Plan and prioritize the • Wide sidewalks with zones for furnishings,landscaping, City's resources on bikeways that extend existing bicycle pedestrian throughway,and building entries. facilities and link them to Downtown destinations and n=, • Street lighting. surrounding neighborhoods(as shown in Figure 4.2) (D • Permeable paving. so biking in Downtown is more convenient and easily • Rain gardens. navigable. • Drought-tolerant landscaping and shade-producing 2. Prioritize bicycle facilities that create east-west connec- street trees. tions from adjacent neighborhoods to Downtown. From • Other shade sources, including overhangs,galleries, the west, improve bicycle facilities on Shasta and South awnings,or arcades to create shaded,inviting environ- streets,and from the east, improve bicycle facilities on ments which encourage people to linger Downtown. South and Butte streets(as shown on Figure 4.2).These Public art. routes also connect to a new Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail- • head near the Downtown Transit Center. • Pedestrian-scaled wayfinding network,including signage,and kiosks to help people find Downtown's 3. Prioritize a "Downtown Bicycle Loop"utilizing the exist- amenities and discourage speeding. ing bicycle facilities and routes where bicycle facilities that have already been funded on Center,California, Examples of these improvements are shown in Figure 4.3. Gold,Pine,and East streets(see figures 4.2 and 4.4).The 6. In keeping with the DRTP,enhance alleys as shared spac Downtown Bicycle Loop can be complete with new bicy es to promote pedestrian comfort and serve as the front cle facilities on Trinity Street.To do this,extend facilities door to businesses along them.The alley improvements on Pine Street to Trinity Street and from Trinity Street can work in tandem with the long-term vision to create down California Street.This loop connects to a new mid block paseos in Downtown. Bicycle/Pedestrian Trailhead near the Downtown Transit Center. East-west connections on Yuba and South streets 7. Support nighttime activities in Downtown by improving can provide smaller loops within the greater loop. street lighting. 4. Prioritize a"Riverside Bicycle Loop"that connects Down- 8. Consider developing pedestrian pathways along uncov- town to popular open space and trail destinations(as ered creeks in Downtown where possible. shown in Figure 4.4),including: • From the west, Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead via Riverside Drive to Trinity Street. • To the east,Turtle Bay Exploration Area via Yuba Street to Liberty Street to Butte Street("the wiggle")to Continental Street to a Class I bicycle facility along the southern boundary of Memorial Park Cemetery and up to Sundial Bridge Drive. • The middle of the loop connecting Diestelhorst Bridge in the west to Turtle Bay in the east would be either on Trinity Street from Center to Continental,or through the heart of Downtown on Yuba Street,or both. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 411) Striped Crosswalks ,� I, Pedestrian Refuge Islands r• Q nmmt • y CO ' t.1 tiN.0 ' . QJ - U 'lir 4. Wide & Continuous Sidewalks ,, Storefront Improvements • 441. ► _I • t s44,* DE1 . •:.I ., • ipllll ,Oud.UTAI(.I,gll IIIIId11Ull1. . 11-A Hrly+ . Ii � i Traffic-Calming Features 1` Landscaping 1'.-- '- 4., 0 4 \cilitiol‘ I .117 .. 111" Parking Lot Improvements f Furnishings .� . ct. # _. )., ":-- la kiiiimP7-iii.,, Ff1 i ‘,., _ , tv i Additional Street Trees ' A . i le? Improved Bike Lanes I I1 4', , ''''t ! -.sem c • 4' / K! . je 11)-1' 14 t II . Themed Banners/SignagediF, and Consistent Lighting I _ Flashing Crosswalk Lights III`--11„� -T 'I 0,/, . Or I ,. FIGURE 4.3: STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update C. Transit 11.Explore the feasibility of establishing a parking assess- 1. Improve bicycle facilities at the Downtown Transit Cen ment district within the Specific Plan area to finance the ter. development,improvement and operation of Downtown parking facilities and infrastructure. 2. Improve pedestrian connections to the Downtown Transit Center. The DRIP included long-term recommendations for parking solutions. They included these: 3. Encourage residents and workers to utilize bus service to and from Downtown by making the routes efficient,the 12.Replace aging parking structures with mixed-use devel- stops convenient,and providing clear service. opment.In the interim, initiate improvements to the ex- isting parking garage,such as repainting, installing new D. Parking lights,introducing micro-retail,and enhancing adjacent Implementation measures to improve Downtown parking landscaping. P g. conditions are emerging in the separate Downtown Parking Strategy being developed. More work is needed to refine 13.Target potential sites in the Downtown for future park these through public discussion, but they are listed as ing structure locations.The City should consider using potential measures below. publicly owned sites in the Downtown as potential loca- tions for both short-and long-term parking solutions. 1. Replace all defunct on-street meters with single-space smart meters that have occupancy sensors. 2. Implement centralized,multi-space pay stations for off- street parking. 3. Remove the many different time zone areas to make parking rules easier to follow. 4. Utilize paid parking in all close, high demand zones and time limits in surrounding areas that match the needs (between 2 hours and 8 hours)for employee parking zones. 5. Evaluate a parking permit system for employees to en- courage them to park in the correct areas. 6. Leverage license plate recognition enforcement to mini- mize the labor associated with the enforcement process. 7. Install adequate wayfinding signage to accompany new equipment. 8. Identify remote parking supply in private lots and solicit shared parking agreements. 9. Developing a parking pricing strategy that encourages people to park in the right place based on length of stay and pays for the cost of enforcement. 10.Develop a financing strategy to pay for the new infra- structure. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 411) E. Wayfinding rt;';; ;, ;. 1. Build on the 2001 Public Signage Program to create 4 g O U a- a comprehensive wayfinding system in Downtown. `, c. . ..,„,iei v Establish a comprehensive system of informational and G ,9 Q- directional signs from all major highways and arterials to CO direct vehicular and other travelers to Downtown. Utilize m �1f iVt.f' '� r-,a consistent theme on kiosks and all wayfinding signage �� in Downtown. M I LVA 2. Locate new directional signs,and kiosks with maps de- 4 VIRGINIA 1 ?"''' noting key destinations(see Figure 4.4). 3. Designate a Cultural/Historic Walking Loop in Downtown ‹. 0 that identifies and calls attention to cultural assets, Mii@S historic landmarks,and important destinations.The loopN. Berk. BART 0,7 '., t. should be made known to visitors and residents and call attention to Downtown's assets. Fourth St. tir, 1 .7 10 re 4. Advertise the Downtown Bicycle Loop and Riverside UC Village 2.2 Bicycle Loop that provide access through Downtown 's and links via trails and the wayfinding system to the local natural environment. 5. Employ a wayfinding system to assist in promoting lesser - known public parking areas. Wayfinding signage for bicycles con help cyclists navigate 6. Consider smaller vehicular wayfinding signs typical in a Downtown's streets more safely. Downtown environment instead of freeway-sized vehic- ular signs in Downtown. 7. Make biking to Downtown destinations easier by provid- ing clear wayfinding signage and bicycle parking. 4,i„,,t. •-•• ---opir T County Adm • . •:etc s _r� Sacramento a '�,••:1 T Train Station n DOWNTOWN 4• i •i_ ...: , / '•' L J , v rte' ( ; _.� # : - Appropriately scaled vehicular directional signage for a downtown. 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T - Feet 1 0 0 A \ o tzs 250 Soo 000 r-1 Downtown Core Qualified/Candidate L_J District Boundary Iiia Downtown Bicycle Loop Historic Properties C::] Downtown Specific (National&Local Registries) in im Riverside Bicycle Loop Plan Boundary L Key Destinations 1 . . . 1 Union Pacific Railroad sass Cultural/Historic Walking Loop Existing Open Space 0 Transit Hub 41, Kiosks FIGURE 4.4: WAYFINDING PLAN Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 CONCEPTUAL California Street"Downtown Bicycle Loop" STR E ETS C A P E This section of California Street is a two-way, three-lane v arterial comprised of existing Class II bikeways and parallel IMPROVEMENTS parking along both sides of the street,as seen in Figure 4.5. C) Q Existing bike lanes follow a conventional design, consisting m Five conceptual cross sections of key Downtown streets show _c of pavement markings and solid white line lane markings L.) the existing conditions and how potential improvements can fit within the right-of-way(see Figures 4.5-4.9). delineating bike lanes from travel lanes.The street has 11 to 12 feet wide commercial-width sidewalks located adjacent I \ i to large parking lots and commercial properties. Currently, \V� ..), A sidewalks do not have a defined pedestrian throughway zone '�el 1 and lack sufficient trees, street furniture, and pedestrian .....,„\ri\--- '\, ,, ii \ `, •.• +, scaled lighting. �g(� • This section of California Street is part of a proposed .• Nt �� • �4 s ��. : Downtown Bicycle Loop. It will link to Dieselhorst Bridge via Q • . . • i planned improvements on Division and Center streets. . 111i iliiiiii, t*. ... „ B�, ts...._. Potential improvements to California Street's configuration •• ��.' , could include: ..• '� i • • Two-way Protected Bike Lanes.By removing the Cross Section A Key Map southbound bike lane and reconfiguring the right-of- way,California Street can accommodate a Class IV _P. two-way protected bike lane adjacent to the on-street parallel parking,which provides bicyclists with physical IF . N. 'r--'�"- -.. separation from vehicular travel lanes.The total width it_ill- - of the two-way protected bike way should be 12 feet. - For additional safety,a 3-foot buffer between the 1111111111 parking lane and bike lanes with diagonal hatching can _ be accommodated. Planters or flexible posts should be placed within the buffer to provide a vertical separa- tion from adjacent parking lane.An additional option may be to create an at-grade sidewalk promenade that incorporates clear delineation for bicycles and pedes- Source.W ",. trians with the use of landscaping and/or pavement An example of a two-way bicycle track with a buffer and color or type. parking lane separating it from travel lanes in Brooklyn, New • Parallel Parking.By reconfiguring the existing right-of- York. way,California Street can maintain parallel parking on both sides of the street, but would require the removal of one travel lane. • Shaded Sidewalks.California Street is a proposed Priority Pedestrian Route and as such should include more street amenities,such as benches, planters, outdoor seating, lighting,bike racks,street trees,and elements to provide shade.Redevelopment on either side of the street should be designed to incorporate optional shading devices,such as arcades or awnings. aDowntown Redding Specific Plan Update \ n Avsr 4 .* p �r 0 No. I �S'' ;u N ? i.' $' '•,,i vt.:\,_ tir +rq , 9 1 ....„_,____,. ,f.:-....77,„, ,, __"----.-Th_ -,1/4.. In et estb P Ta . . • • • . Existing Parking Lot Sidewalk Existing Bike Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Bike Existing Sidewalk Existing Parking Lane Lane Parking Development 78'-0"R.O.W. Existing Conditions: California Street Section Looking North L • 1 .......= 1 , P c i d' Potential New Sidewalk Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Buffer Two-way Sidewalk Potential New Development Protected Development (RABA Opportunity Bike Lane Site) 78'-0"R.O.W. Potential Conditions: California Street Section Looking North FIGURE 4.5: CROSS SECTION A CALIFORNIA STREET "DOWNTOWN BICYCLE LOOP" Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update �., �\•'' Yuba Street "Riverside Bicycle Loop" .• '• Yuba Street between California and Continental streets is • �,.+r``M� � • slated to return to a two-way street as seen in Figure 4.6.• f : . The right-of-way is comprised of sidewalks on either side , \... �•�' •`�••8'U��Sj of the street, angled parking on the north side, two travel • lanes, and parallel parking on the south side. The buildings t; ad are located close to the street.The existing sidewalks do not • • , • • \ have a defined pedestrian throughway zone and lack street Li N furniture and pedestrian-scaled lighting. ` .. • 1, _ _ This section of Yuba Street is an important part of a future Cross Section B Key Map Riverside Bicycle Loop through Downtown. - Potential improvements to Yuba Street's configuration in this • .,,,„� area could include: �TIEQ . • Two-way Protected Bike Lanes.Similar to California ',It,•'W. - 4 %/2 Street,Yuba Street could accommodate new two-way i. protected bike lanes.These new bike lanes could result in the removal of parallel parking. N'' • Angled Parking.The existing angled parking is sq.. ri I "414111i1110-,44441mbo. retained. 1 • Travel Lanes.The width of the existing travel lanes can be reduced to 10 feet in order to accommodate the Cs La— two-way protected bikeway and buffer. • Shaded Sidewalks.Yuba Street is a proposed Priority Pedestrian Route and as such should include increased r. - Sour /l(TC) shading and a variety of street amenities such as An example of a protected two-way bicycle track in benches,planters,outdoor seating,lighting,and bike Washington DC. racks. l Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update sivii‘in ' 4 0 131.,, r42?VC,r)S 9P ',,, ,,,,„, v 341 p,s, ,fid 9 _c3, V .til C\ k 1 ,' d, _...... ei, r---- \...., ge „.. , • f _'\ f_` . o ...................e. _ .. _...,....„„ 3 P f P • • • • • • • Existing Sidewalk Angled Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk Existing Development Development • • 75'-0"R.O.W. Existing Conditions: Yuba Street Section Looking East r 4 0, q 4/.. to,. 5_ p C6 � cjeic 4 t'k (Av. , ip* Tri/Ai ' 0°0 b ItriV i r 41:-------r, it at I‘ IWIMIDKIA I lb CRD . Cittl -.WAWA • • • • • • Existing Sidewalk Angled Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Buffer Two-way Sidewalk Existing Development Protected Development Bike Lane • 75'-0"R.O.W. • Potential Conditions: Yuba Street Section Looking East FIGURE 4.6: CROSS SECTION B YUBA STREET "RIVERSIDE BICYCLE LOOP" Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update i Q \ ft% , \ Shasta Street v beCalifornia Oee \\ -Zu, II� I fourShasta laneStreet, two wayetwelocalntreetawithad narrowerrgonstrsidewalks isa v • compared to Yuba and California streets as shown in Figure Q- • L\` \ i 4.7.The existing right-of-way has noon street parking and a Co ` •1 t A • • • e very wide outer northbound travel lane. ....„. The DRIP recommended a road diet for Shasta Street to il CA. �®* •iii '.4. **10. `, •• convert the existing four lanes to two lanes with pedestrian • ` and bicycle improvements. It is an important bicycle t.iiii •• ` connection to residential areas to the west. Cross Section C Key Map Potential improvements to Shasta Street's configuration ` could include: I a `- , , , "' I► °- • Bike Lanes.Shasta Street can accommodate two bike _. [[ ' ■ •i • ''1 i,'"'.P ��- lanes.The addition of bike lanes reduces the width of ' - ( '''s J , travel lanes in either direction to 11 feet. l `' •/ Parallel Parking.Replace one eastbound travel lane •' - �'. r/ and a westbound travel lane to provide parallel parking I�ll I along the street. ' f/ T -" •++1 • Angled Parking.It may be an option to add angled / , , parking but it would eliminate or restrict space for bike 44111 I s- i -- lanes. r ,ry I,41° ) Travel Lanes.Reduce the width of the existing travel Ira � lanes to accommodate bike lanes and parallel parking. • Shaded Sidewalks.Shasta Street is a road diet An example of a painted bicycle lane next to a parking lane. candidate and should include a variety of street amenities,such as street trees,benches, bike racks, and stormwater management. In addition,the street can utilize the existing bulbouts(curb extensions) and add more bulbouts along the street to serve as a traffic-calming measure, make space for tree plantings, rain gardens/bioswales,and reduce the pedestrian crossing distance. ID Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update +e X41 : n, 41 4' elf Cd ` d r A i ♦ , • • • • • • • Existing Development Sidewalk Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Sidewalk Existing Development • 68'-0"R.O.W. • Existing Conditions: Shasta Street Section Looking West q V T c„,„,,,, ,,c,,, ,,,,) ,, 4 .,,,. cp s.„..,, ,, ` -,—..f?�'o it II Arp cv--- .,,,,,,,, 410 t - 4$ —ne -c,-;,. 0-L.?r,,,,„...,„,„ '' r .cam. - • • • • • • • • • Existing Development Sidewalk Parking Bike Travel Lane Travel Lane Bike Bioswale/ Sidewalk Existing Lane Lane Parking Development • 68'-0"R.O.W. • Potential Conditions: Shasta Street Section Looking West FIGURE 4.7: CROSS SECTION C SHASTA STREET Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 411) `$ Placer Street . ....\1,,ii ; Placer Street through Downtown is a four-lane, two-way arterial with existing parallel parking as shown in Figure 4.8. 1 It is an important vehicular route that has to accommodate Q \epiii 1L11111. ..: , high volumes of traffic. For this reason it is not suitable for A\ . co Q `SI�s '• % bicycle facilities. However, it can be made safer and more u comfortable for pedestrian circulation. \\6:S\_0 �' .\\ . •• - __, �•• ,:i''' Potential improvements to Placer Street's configuration —Nrç••\ �sf`' could include: , v, • Parallel Parking.Retain existing parallel parking on Cross Section D Key Map both sides on the street. • Travel Lanes.Retain the existing four-lane,two-way travel lanes. • Shaded Sidewalks. Placer Street is a proposed Priority Pedestrian Route and should include more street trees on the sidewalks to provide shade, benches,bike racks,and stormwater management. In addition,the street can add bulbouts at intersections or mid-block crossings to serve as a traffic-calming measure, make space for tree plantings, rain gardens/bioswales,and reduce the pedestrian crossing distance. Ti. - - • r i 401111, MOM ItZD . —. Lill ells el' , ' _ _.:. - ■ - . , r�-- - 111.1;. _ . ^ ' ;,_ Z.t = ice'• An example of a bulbout with tree planting and amenities in Burlinggame, California. 411) Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update n cu 1** *°\C'N'c'?"If ro ,R d R i • • • • • • • • • Existing Parking Lot Sidewalk Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk Existing Development • 80'-0"R.O.W. • Existing Conditions: Placer Street Section Looking West r.' tii 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • • Potential New Sidewalk Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk Potential New Development and and Development Bulbout Bulbout Beyond Beyond • 80'-0"R.O.W. • Potential Conditions: Placer Street Section Looking West FIGURE 4.8: CROSS SECTION D PLACER STREET Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update IS 1 \\ 1:4 .\r„..4. South Street sem_. Hr(* South Street between California and Market streets is a v four-lane, two-way arterial with existing on-street parallel a) /•, 7 0 parking as shown in Figure 4.9. South Street is a very 4-, Q- important bicycle/pedestrian connector to residential areas c______ � t o east and west of Downtown. It is a street that the DRIP U ' recommended for a road diet to convert four travel lanes to two with improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. k, Potential improvements to South Street's configuration --------\C-----\ could include: Cross Section E Key Map • Protected Bike Lanes.Add protected bike lanes with 3-foot buffers by replacing two travel lanes. • Parallel Parking. Reconfigure the parallel parking to accommodate bike lanes and buffers on both sides of the street,such that the bike lane and buffer are placed between the sidewalk and parking lane. • Travel Lanes.Retain two travel lanes in either direction to accommodate bike lanes along the street. • Shaded Sidewalks.South Street is a proposed Priority Pedestrian Route and should include more street trees on the sidewalk,stormwater treatment,seating, bike racks,and adequate lighting to ensure safety of pedestrians. Potential development on the either sides of the street should be designed to incorporate optional shading devices,such as arcades or awnings. _ • t i 1 i' "• , to - ,.1 11 i ik • • IP II. 7 1 t.. An example of a parking lane and buffer between bicycle lane and travel lane in St. Louis, Missouri. eto Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Nnrfirli i ` pcfvF.A\" v '0'r' — '\' 9 gst,:: ,*,-, ..... ......... . . 1 ..,!,?z,.... ,..„.: "... 0' + 1 ♦ ♦ i ♦ P • • • • • • • • • Existing Parking Lot Sidewalk Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk Existing Parking Lot (Angled • Parking) 80'-0"R.O.W. • Existing Conditions: South Street Section Looking West ii J , $ e '4: 4 vo e _ 1:s,1,,, ,E,,;-,- of ,5--,,e .re:,, :, 1 _ I , D 0 0 • • • • • • Potential New Sidewalk Bike Buffer Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane • Parking Buffer Bike • Sidewalk • Potential Development Lane Lane New Develop- ment • 80'-0"R.O.W. • Potential Conditions: South Street Section Looking West FIGURE 4.9: CROSS SECTION E SOUTH STREET CROSS SECTIONS Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update is �} _ :I t.. tit,...N. .� .w • k =- l, } • ..• ... • 111. _ .. , ,_.:14-,. — .f411:141 , ro. _., : 4 • '. " ...'':1-,24.S.%..N'--. ts‘,..s.,,,,,,, , ',' ' :� .2 �• •. 41' ffiiT• a i- i �Z+1� �- sio ilow 40. ." J 1 94_ I sIr • • 4 • .Ai � • ,1 4 , -7114 i--,' •.4 f 4-:-.2.:- tNe . 3 • vi I- ‘. torm: Z. - ,.w'. _,t. a. r li �' ,' . ,,mss "� I • Fr t i ., , , • Ec � t ,.. .. . . ,: .. ,,..... ... p 1. 16•7- - lit4 al c , I ; ' -�, ��.� Ft I ' evelopent . INTRODUCTION MARKET CONDITIONS This chapter summarizes the results and findings from the market analysis conducted to support the Specific Plan. Demographic Projections It also establishes the goals and identifies implementation Redding had a higher rate of household growth than strategies for the economic development of Downtown Shasta County and California throughout the 1990s. In the Redding. early 2000s, until about 2008, the city and county growth rates were about the same and slightly higher than the statewide rate. Both the city and the county had lower rates of household growth than the state since 2011, including declining numbers of households from 2011 to 2013. The market analysis projects that, based on past trends,the total number of households in Redding could increase by 8,180 households, to a total of 44,200 in 2040. This growth represents an annual growth rate of 0.86 percent. This projected household growth is the primary driver of demand for new housing. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 51 Multifamily Housing Market Potential I Multifamily housing will likely account for most new housing developed in the Plan area because the higher density O. w "` , __,} possible with multifamily housing is usually necessary to -r 1 *., •4 he 4,..:...-1 make infill development and redevelopment financially �► . 1 feasible. However,the lack of recent market-rate multifamily i , i housing construction in the Downtown Redding area makes � ��I I it challenging to project future market potential. I�� ►•n}11�.�1r .N", 'w7c� R jr T 'If9^ i _ - �� Downtown Fresno provides a useful analog for Downtown , ; Redding. Through decades of outward growth, Fresno's :>i0:,, I downtown deteriorated and experienced disinvestment. The Iron Bird Lofts provides housing, a public plaza, and A downtown renaissance started in 2008 with the first public art in Downtown Fresno. major new housing project downtown, Iron Bird Lofts. The developer of that project,Granville Urban Development,has 0. y" since developed 500 multifamily housing units in a variety of downtown projects.Since 2008,over 16 percent of Fresno's 4' �_ �, 4' multifamily housing constructed has been in the Downtown 43. Fresno area. If Downtown Redding captures 16 percent of ,�- r i - citywide multifamily housing development,the market could support up to 100 multifamily housing units over the next five years and up to 370 units over 15 years. _ =j Retail Market Demand \ Source:pedbikeimages.org Types of Retail Retail markets can be categorized into two broad groups This urban, pedestrian oriented Safeway in Seattle is an based on the types of goods:convenience goods and services, example of a convenience goods store. and comparison goods.Convenience goods and services are those that people need on a regular basis. For these regular WO� ;i}, r Joie' purchases, most consumers know where to get what they I I. -� want whether their discriminator is price, convenience, • or quality. Groceries, medicines, and hair care are typical iJ c' convenience goods and services.Comparison goods are retail items that consumers purchase less frequently or rarely. For • 11i > • .: = ., these purchases, consumers tend to compare goods across '■ ` , 'li �� +' brands and across retailers.This habit of comparing induces # f similar retailers to locate near each other. It also promotes t t."41 111::7;1,4,191r7. larger-scale retailers who can stock many different brands i j�fi, �i € I. of similar products. Clothing, electronics, and furniture are L - ' - quintessential comparison goods. Eating and drinking places are a cross between the Downtown dining establishments, like these in El Cajon's convenience and comparison types. Sometimes consumers downtown represent a combination of convenience and comparison goods. are looking for convenience when buying food away from home. Fast food and limited-service restaurants typically 5-2 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update satisfy this convenience demand. Other times, consumers are looking for higher quality and are willing to travel longer distances and pay more for the cuisine they desire. - JEWELRY n A third,hybrid type of retail is experience-oriented shopping. °' • In this type of shopping, the experience of the trip is of m equal, if not greater importance,than the material need fortt �: , u, a good or service. The experience's value may accrue from it i +i ` Lig socialization with friends, entertainment, or the quality of ♦ ''� '1 the place. Downtowns, new town centers, lifestyle centers, • , I i • .it . f ti and even shopping malls all attempt to enhance the shopping .I''•' 1 1 ,u - ,� = ; ' .r• in, experience and provide a mix of businesses and amenities i,�� ' , . ' f to create an enjoyable shopping experience. Because most C� Jab consumers infrequently invest their time in experiential '- 1 S'TOMJE shopping, most are willing to travel further and forego quick Downtowns are most often home to experience-oriented and easy access for the value of the experience. Experience- shopping, like this strip in Oceanside, California. oriented shopping is a destination trip and can draw from a community, regional,or even superregional trade area. The Downtown Core District is envisioned as an experience- oriented shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. %The nearest competitive downtown is Chico, some 66 miles .� . L 'Woes Omni 7Ai away. Thus, Downtown Redding can be expected to draw i .AN— '"' customers from a large area. In addition, with the tourism Vii I' draw of Redding and Shasta County,the Downtown can also 1 j I.„ be expected to serve visitors from a large swath of California, _ \�,. ! •r��•! -- I1 _ • including the Bay Area. ;•.:iiiii ' • I. The remainder of the Specific Plan area outside of the Downtown Core District should focus on serving the convenience goods and services needs of current and future residents in the Downtown area and adjacent neighborhoods. Downtown Redding's mix of restaurants,specialty shops,and cultural destinations can be enhanced to build its role as a The area outside of the Downtown Core District should not regional destination. try and compete with the experience-oriented destination role of the Downtown Core District. The market demand analysis indicates that there is market demand across a wide variety of store types. However, this Retail Market Demand Analysis is trade-area-wide demand, and not all of the supportable For store types with retail leakage, there is market demand store types may be appropriate for the walkable, mixed-use for more businesses and,consequently, more retail building environment of Downtown Redding. It is also worth noting space. For store types with retail capture, it is usually that even though the market analysis projects demand considered that there is no market demand, because new over the next fifteen years, the actual demand may change, businesses in these categories would have to either attract reflecting changes in household income, spending patterns customers from beyond the trade area (in which case they (especially the continuing shift to online commerce), and would more likely locate closer to underserved populations) competition from new businesses in the trade area.The City or attract customers from existing businesses. However, may want to update the market demand analysis from time economic development efforts that expand tourism and to time. attract more visitors can provide additional spending support for store types with retail capture. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Office Market Demand The new supportable office space is the amount of office space (gross floor area in square feet) needed to For the last 25 years, Shasta County has experienced accommodate new office-based employment over the next L1) employment growth, with the exception of the 2008-2009 10 years.The analysis finds that, if present trends continue, a, recession and its aftermath. Employment in the county a Redding could support approximately 287,000 square feet r9 peaked prior to the recession, in 2006, at 63,700 jobs. t of office space (including the occupancy of currently vacant u Employment bottomed out in 2010 at 55,100 jobs, and has office space). If the Specific Plan area were to maintain its since increased to 57,800 jobs in 2015. current share of office-based employment, market demand Only a portion of all jobs are office-based, with other jobs would absorb approximately 32,000 square feet of office occurring in factories, stores, schools, hospitals, and so space between 2016 and 2026. forth.The analysis assumes that employment growth in the Whether this office demand materializes in the Specific business and professional services group of economic sectors Plan area or elsewhere in the city will depend on where and will drive the demand for office space.The analysis uses the what type of office space is or becomes available. Office- State of California Employment Development Department's based businesses generally do not rely on foot-traffic, as do projected countywide employment growth by sector to retail businesses,to be successful.And even though quality estimate projected office-based employment for the county of place and neighborhood appeal are becoming more and the city. important to office-based businesses trying to attract and For this analysis, office-based employment consists of jobs retain skilled and educated workers,the area around an office in the following economic sectors:Information; Finance and building is still much less important than it is for residential insurance; Professional, scientific, and technical services; dwellings. For office-based businesses,cost is still a primary and Management of companies. The analysis assumes 250 consideration when choosing an office location. Thus, the square feet of gross floor area is needed for each new office cost of a Downtown office location versus the cost of office employee. locations elsewhere in the city will continue to influence the . , q ' t. +: . " development and absorption of Downtown office space. • • . • . ittiy s. . . h _�, i . 1.., •'r 4116 . . M II 4 AL 14110r1Wrif "q; \ ' \4 .i . Downtown Redding has a range of office uses in a range of building types. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update GOALS AND Economic Development IMPLEMENTATION Implementation Strategies STRATEGIES1. Increase public perception of personal safety so people m- will feel safer walking in Downtown and developers will -o The following section identifies the economic goals and invest in new development projects. fD implementation strategies needed to boost Downtown U, • Increase evening and nighttime events. Redding's vitality. • Improve lighting. Economic Development Goals • Work with the public health department and police department to address homelessness,and other 1. Invest in the public realm to enhance factors affecting area residents' perception of the attractiveness of Downtown as a personal safety in Downtown Redding. • Integrate elements of Crime Prevention Through place to live and a destination to visit. Environmental Design (CPTED) in all new develop- 2. Invest in business development ment and renovation projects. for Downtown Redding—business 2. Invest in improvements to and maintenance of Down- assistance for existing Downtown town infrastructure(i.e., roads, parking,sidewalks, businesses, business start-up training crosswalks,streetscape improvements,wayfinding,and for entrepreneurs interested in parks and plazas)connecting residences and adjacent starting a new business in Downtown, neighborhoods, retail businesses(shopping,dining,and and business recruitment to attract entertainment),workplaces,and public facilities and new businesses. services,as described in the Circulation, Parking,and Wayfinding chapter. 3. Support the establishment and 3. Establish a coordinated maintenance program for operation of a Downtown area Downtown property,streets, and landscape;explore the business association that can fund potential to establish a Downtown landscaping and light- unified marketing and promotion ing maintenance district, business improvement district, for Downtown Redding and that can or similar mechanism,to fund ongoing operation and advocate for Downtown businesses. maintenance of the public realm. 4. Facilitate development and 4. Support the retention and expansion of existing Down- redevelopment in the Plan area. town businesses by publicizing and promoting business assistance and training available through various public agencies and non-profit organizations,such as: • Northeastern California Small Business Develop- ment Center—Shasta Cascade • The US Small Business Administration • Shasta Economic Development Corporation • Superior California Economic Development 5 5 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update ill • �� iii , fi' f , 4 I • '� " BERKELEY 11e r a — IA • -. IP. t'- ro 1 Sa — '.... s •'ei . _ r .` 'mow' jx.. g t , J .4, . . Ilk ::C a 4;` amSoarc. A Downtown maintenance district can help keep the area clean while providing 'Ambassadors"to assist in other ways. 5. Periodically conduct public workshops to introduce 7. Engage with existing businesses to extend and organize individuals interested in opening a new business in consistent business hours in Downtown. Downtown Redding to the business start-up services and 8. Collaborate with other economic development agencies assistance available through various public agencies and and non-profits to establish and operate a gap-financing non-profit organizations,as well as steps involved in per and micro-loan program for Downtown businesses. miffing a new"Pop-up" business(described in Chapter 6, Regulations,Standards,and Guidelines). 9. Work with existing Downtown businesses,the Redding Chamber of Commerce,Viva Downtown,and other 6. Periodically conduct market analyses to determine the stakeholders to determine the best way to establish and market demand for retail,dining,and entertainment staff a Downtown business association and support the businesses in the Plan area;use these market analy- establishment and operation of this business associa- ses to inform public investment in business attraction tion. efforts, including marketing and promotion,outreach to developers, businesses,and brokers,and attendance at 10.Work with the Downtown business association to es- trade shows. tablish and implement a marketing and public relations strategy for Downtown Redding. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 11.Research,develop,and potentially implement a new fiber internet utility service to provide affordable high- speed broadband internet service within Downtown n Redding in order to spur economic development,revital- s cu ize Downtown,and make Redding more competitive and CD marketable. a, 12.Develop a retail improvement and development guide for both existing and potential Downtown business owners. 13.Work with the Downtown business association and other stakeholders to promote and host special events and a signature event in Downtown, including marketing and public relations to promote Downtown as a regional destination. 14.Establish a regular process to meet with real estate brokers and developers to understand changing market dynamics and regulatory challenges and to promote development and redevelopment in the Plan area. 15.Continue to provide development impact fee credits when applicable for redevelopment in the Plan area. 16.Attract new investment in housing in the form of multi- family development,townhomes,and small,urban lot development for Millennials and Baby Boomers. 17.Work with real estate brokers to develop, maintain,and publicize an inventory of available sites and buildings in the Plan area. 18.Every three to five years,evaluate and update, if neces- sary,the Specific Plan development standards and use regulations to continue attracting private sector invest- ment in the Plan area. 57 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update ". 111111 . , . •,!•.. , ,.. . ., . ,.. % 0 . -.,. . . . ' t . .. . . , ...-- , ... , *, f , . 4111P . - er 111 ii - int • 11111111111111\ . A .. $ I .-- . ' -- 11 ;- --. -.'..- ' - '_ . 2:-:,:..---r 2,_•.- ':' ;-. ....4.7.-*- - -,.. '*- 1,(' 1, il01 .1t1 ,t } 1\\ I\Wit ;'1-', 1)N, '?Vii1,, ig, . . , ,I. `1,u ';�., ,'ifs { \\ 10, '11110 t : ,il, i 1 ' ..111 -csn ' ti . 1.-_.:*---;3r4::;- fl_na. : I 1 \ Ill i, \\ 1 \\\ 1 - ,- , --, . - .-_-: -1 Ch 614), Y . r ° • ,`�', '` ` 0 ' • c. qrtr . . t 6 . Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines INTRODUCTION ZONING DISTRICTS This chapter establishes the land use regulations, development The Specific Plan area is comprised of two zoning standards, and design standards and guidelines for the Specific districts, the Downtown Core District and the Plan area. The intent of these regulations, standards, and Downtown Mixed Use District (see Figure 6.1). The guidelines is to implement the applicable goals and policies of the specific land uses allowed within each district and the Redding General Plan and the Specific Plan.Where the regulations specific development and design standards that pertain and standards of the Specific Plan differ from the Redding to each district are described in detail in the Land Use Zoning Ordinance, the Specific Plan shall take precedence unless Regulations, Development Standards, and Design otherwise specified herein. Where the Specific Plan is silent, the Standards and Guidelines subsections,respectively. Zoning Ordinance shall take precedence. Words, phrases, and terms not specifically defined herein shall have the same definition Building Height Overlay as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance. Districts The Specific Plan Overlay District will be applied to the entire There are two building height overlay districts that Specific Plan area on the City of Redding's official zoning map.That affect the Specific Plan area, the Highrise and Midrise way, persons interested in knowing the zoning of property within Building Height Overlay Districts; the boundaries of the Specific Plan area will know to refer to the Specific Plan rather the Highrise District coincide with the Downtown Core than to the Zoning Ordinance. District and the Midrise District comprises a portion of In approving individual development projects requiring the Downtown Mixed Use District(as shown on Figure discretions a royal, the a 6.1).The Highrise District allows unlimited height; the ry pp pproving body (Development Services Director (Director), Board of Administrative Review, Midrise District allows heights up to 75 feet. Planning Commission, or City Council) may impose additional requirements where warranted to accomplish the goals, policies, and implementation strategies of the Redding General Plan and the Specific Plan. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 lIED R illi Z 11‘111141‘ IMAINT."1 6 U1 _ rnlir T Q1. ro to ......'110 ilk, ATA 0 ti ` % 4, In `• •• SRHITV 5T ' ` \` C'0 , , A.:5.). EORE�'oa � ` \\`\ m__ ...... lit ii .12 .0 ___— .. -, t t m •` ....„. w — ABTA` `` ® iiii,/ , \ ,1 �� I. m \ `` yr. ,‘,.. .‘„,,s, � Bp Ilk ____ HA Vo, j' 1o• `� ` ,:i Gr; \ 1 i1t ueA /4: o Irill . \\ 0 0 4ii `.'4' \-•---\ IIIIW SOO"51'I s�111\:—• U°AA* ,Itx 0 slIr ,, i, f ...!-,------N ‘ • lit G4S-6 :`` .•LINCOLN o 7. j II" Pi ..._ t. ,, D . 0 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 a v ypRFs. -- ... , A Miles Mr,SON ST m .. A ssj ,...7_, Downtown Core District Boundary Downtown Specific Plan Area Downtown Mixed Use District,DMUD Multiple Family,RM-10 Open Space,OS M Midrise Buildings Allowed Downtown Core District,DCD = Multiple Family,RM-12 smi Public Facilities,PF I// Highrise Buildings Allowed Single Family,RS-3.5 I= Multiple Family,RM-18 NM Heavy Commercial,HC Single Family,RS-4 Mil Multiple Family,RM-20 III. General Commercial,GC _-'" Multiple Family,RM-6 MI General Office,GO INE Neighborhood Commercial,NC 11111 Multiple Family,RM-9 NM Limited Office,LO MIN General Commercial-Visitor and Retail.GC-VR FIGURE 6.1: ZONING 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update LAND USE REGULATIONS Each zoning district has a unique set of regulations pertaining policies of the Specific Plan and General Plan.These uses are to land uses which are permitted, permitted with the permitted with the approval of a use permit. s approval of a use permit,or prohibited: ms Prohibited (—): Uses which are not permitted. c7 :i(P): Permitted uses are required to obtain a zoning The land use re ulations contained in this chapter shall Q1 g p clearance prior to issuance of any permits or authorization for the proposed use or construction. apply to all new development, including additions and changes in use, as described in Chapter 7, Administration Permitted with the Approval of a Use Permit (U): These and Implementation. uses typically have unusual site development features or operating characteristics requiring special consideration. Table 6-1 presents the land use regulations for the Specific They may be permitted subject to specific conditions that Plan area's Downtown Core District and Downtown Mixed ensure that the use will be designed, located,and operated Use District. in a manner compatible with adjacent properties and the surrounding area and in compliance with the goals and TABLE 6-1: DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE REGULATIONS DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN MIXED USE Residential Uses Mixed-Use Development P P Multiple Family Residential U P Two-Family Dwelling — — Single-Family Dwelling — Group Residential — — Supportive Housing — — Transitional Housing — — Residential Cannabis Cultivation P' P5 Public and Semipublic Uses College and Trade Schools U/P(2nd floor and above)' P Schools,Public or Private — P Offices, Business and Professional P(2""floor and above)' P Offices,Medical and Dental P(2"d floor and above)' P Government Offices P(2nd floor and above)' U/P(2"d floor and above)' Clinics P(2"d floor and above)6 U/P(2"d floor and above)6 Clubs and Lodges U P Community Social Service Facilities — — Homeless Shelter — — Community Centers(primary use) P(2""floor and above)6 U/P(2"d floor and above)6 Community Centers(non-primary use) P2 P2 Park and Recreation Facilities(excluding community centers) P P Cultural Institutions P P Hospitals(including emergency care) — U Public Safety Facilities P P Religious Facilities(primary use) P(2"d floor and above)6 U/P(2"d floor and above)6 Religious Facilities(non-primary use) P2 P2 Surface Parking Lots,Public and Commercial P P Parking Structures, Public and Commercial U P Residential Care,Senior U U Residential Care,General U U (Table continues on following page.) CIDowntown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 6-1: DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) DOWNTOWN CORE DOWNTOWN MIXED USE Commercial Uses v, Retail Sales P3 P3 a- Food and Beverage Sales P P Q Food and Beverage Preparation P P co Restaurants, Full Service P P t U Restaurants, Drive-Thru — U Bars/Night Clubs/Lounges P P Convenience Gas Mart — U Retail Cannabis Sales — — Commercial Cannabis Cultivation — — Banks,with Drive-Thru — U Banks,without Drive-Thru P(2"d floor and above)6 P Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair,Minor — U Automobile/Vehicle Repair,Major — — Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing,Outdoor — U Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, Indoor P P Automobile Rentals — U Automobile Washing — U Heavy Equipment Sales,Service and Rental — — Large Vehicle Sales,Service and Rental — — Vehicle Storage — — Personal Services P° P° Personal Improvement Services P P Travel Services P P Hotels and Motels P P Bed and Breakfast Establishments P P Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries — P Laboratories U/P(2"d floor and above) P Adult Business Establishments — — Animal Sales and Services P P Building Materials and Services — — Home Improvement Sales and Services — — Business Services U/P(2"d floor and above) P Maintenance and Repair Services U/P(2"d floor and above) P Commercial Recreation U U Commercial Entertainment P P Industrial Uses Industry,Custom Handicraft P P Industry,General — — Industry, Heavy — — Cannabis Distribution, Manufacturing, Processing,Testing, and _ _ Storage Warehousing and Storage — — Transportation,Communication and Utilities Communication Facilities,Antennae and Transmission Towers U U Communication Facilities Within Buildings U/P(2"d floor and above) U/P(2nd floor and above) Transportation Passenger Terminals U U Utilities,Minor P P Utilities,Major — — z Use permitted in buildings in existence at the time of adoption of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update.In buildings constructed following the adoption of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update, use permitted within non-street-fronting ground floor spaces,and within street-fronting ground floor spaces when such use will not occupy a majority of the street-fronting ground floor space of the subject building or site,subject to the approval of a Site Development Permit by the Development Services Director 2 The subject space must be utilized by a single permitted primary use for a majority of the total time the space is utilized on a typical weekly basis. 3 Businesses whose primary use consists of selling tobacco and/or electronic/vapor smoking products and/or products designed for consuming tobacco and cannabis are prohibited. a Businesses whose primary use consists of tattoo and/or massage services are prohibited. 6 Indoor cannabis cultivation permitted in accordance with the provisions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.12. 6 Use permitted within non-street-fronting ground floor spaces.Use permitted within street-fronting ground floor spaces when such use wit not occupy a majority of the street-fronting ground floor space of the subject building or site,subject to the approval of a Site Development Permit by the Development Services Director. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Table 6-2 presents the Development Standards for the n, Downtown Core District and Downtown Mixed Use District. a) TABLE 6-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS rn STANDARDS DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS CORE MIXED USE 'Density bonuses may be granted in accordance with Dwelling Units Per Gross Acre Unlimited 301 Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.26. Minimum Lot Area(Square Feet) NA NA Minimum Lot Frontage(Feet) 20 20 Minimum Lot Depth(Feet) NA NA 'Less than two stories may be permitted with the approval Minimum Building Height(Stories) 2 22 of a Site Development Permit by the Director. Maximum Building Height(Feet) Unlimited 753 'Roof elements, mechanical penthouses, and other elements that add visual interest to a building may exceed 75 feet in height. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened, consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Special consideration shall be given to the location and screening of noise generating equipment such as refrigeration units, air conditioning,and exhaust fans. Noise-reducing screens and insulation may be required where such equipment has the potential to impact residential uses. Minimum Parking Setback(Feet) Front NA° NA' 'Parking that is accessory to an on-site use is not permitted adjacent to the street in the Downtown Core Side(Interior) 0 0 and Downtown Mixed Use districts except as described below. All parking that is accessory to an on-site use shall Side(Corner) NA4 NA4 be provided in the rear of the building accessible from an alley;properties without alley access are permitted to have one driveway for access to parking. In the Downtown Core and the Downtown Mixed Use districts, with the approval of a site development permit by the Director, parking that is accessory to an on-site use may be permitted adjacent to Rear 0 0 the street not to exceed 50 percent of the property frontage with a minimum setback of 5 feet; parking permitted adjacent to the street shall be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Where parking is the primary use of a site in the Specific Plan area, parking is permitted adjacent to the street with no minimum setback; however, vehicles shall be prevented from encroaching into the public right-of-way through the use of walls,curbs, wheel stops,above-ground tree planters,or other methods to the satisfaction of the Director. (Table continues on following page.) 65 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 6-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (CONTINUED) DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN STANDARDS CORE MIXED USE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS v 4-, Q co Maximum Building Setback(Feet) t U Front Os 05 'Buildings shall be placed immediately adjacent to the back of sidewalk,except for plazas,outdoor seating areas, Side(Interior) NA NA paseos,corner"cut-offs",public art,and similar pedestrian- Side(Corner) Os 05 oriented features to the satisfaction of the Director. Rear NA NA Additional Standards Pop-Up Uses Cities across the United States are encouraging and Nonconforming Uses and Structures streamlining Pop-up Uses in their vacant storefronts and Where at the time of the adoption of this updated Specific buildings. "Pop-up uses" refer to uses that are temporary Plan, a lawful use, structure, or site exists which would and typically do not exceed a duration of six months.Where otherwise not be permitted by the regulations established they have been successful they have given multiple benefits, herein, such use, structure, or site may be continued including activation of empty retail spaces, generation of indefinitely subject to the provisions of Redding Zoning excitement and additional visitors,and opportunities for new Ordinance Chapter 18.46,with the following exception: businesses to test the market. Following are new standards Legal nonconforming uses, structures, and sites within the for accommodating and encouraging pop-up businesses in Specific Plan area shall be considered abandoned if the use Downtown Redding. These standards apply to the Specific ceases, the structure remains vacant, or the use of the site Plan area only (Downtown Core District and Downtown ceases for a continuous period of three years. Mixed Use District). • Pop-up Uses are defined as temporary uses in existing Installation of Public Improvements buildings.These uses may be assembly,business, Project developers are responsible for providing public mercantile,and storage(ancillary to a permissible improvements such as streets, water and sewer lines, primary use). drainage facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, • street trees,and other similar items in compliance with City Pop up uses do not require a final certificate of occupancy,but do require a temporary certificate of standards at the time of development.These improvements occupancy. may be in the public right-of-way adjacent to the property. If multiplephases of development are • Pop-up Uses shall be located on private property, not p p proposed, improvements shall be installed during the first phase as on public rights-of-way. deemed appropriate by the approving body. For the purpose ▪ Pop-up hours of operation:8 am 10 pm. of this requirement, development shall also include the • Length of time at a location Pop-up Uses are expansion of existing structures by 50 percent or more of permitted: maximum of 6 months,with one renewal the gross floor area. allowable. • Pop-up Uses are not required to provide off-street Underground Utilities parking. All electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar • Pop-up Uses must adhere to zoning requirements for distribution lines providing direct services to a development signage,restrooms,and life/fire safety. site shall be installed underground within the site. The • Pop-up Uses must meet approval of Fire Marshal if Director may waive this requirement upon a determination involving hot food service. that the installation is infeasible. Where applicable, Specific Plan area developments shall comply with the provisions of Redding Municipal Code Title 14,Utilities. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Trees and Shade damage to adjacent sidewalks. In addition, it recommends Well-maintained, mature trees significantly add to the the following treatment to improve the life of trees: character and aesthetic charm of downtown areas and • Maximize distance to infrastructure. n also provide shade and increase pedestrian comfort. The • De-compact and amend soils. CU City aims to protect and enhance the aesthetic qualities mi • Integrate alternative paving systems. m of Downtown Redding provided by trees and to promote a • Re-route sidewalks. a) healthy and attractive urban landscape as growth continues. • The City Council adopted the Downtown Redding Street Tree Utilize tree grates. Management Plan in December 2017, which inventoried all Specifically, Silva Cells, structural soils, pervious concrete, trees within the plan's area and identified trees in need of alternative paving, and bioswales/rain gardens are removal and pruning,as well as sites where new trees should recommended to reduce impervious hardscape in Downtown be planted.The Street Tree Plan recommends a pruning plan Redding, thereby helping the root systems of street trees, to keep Downtown Redding's trees healthy for the long- and stormwater filtration,in general. term, and recommends increasing the size of tree planters wherever possible to allow for healthy root systems; when New development must provide and maintain street trees the width of a sidewalk prevents existing tree planters from along building frontage(s) in keeping with the plan, or must being widened, they should be lengthened along the street provide a covered arcade over adjacent sidewalk(s). alignment to provide greater soil surface area,allow for root/ air exchange,water infiltration,and reduce the possibility of te„rt—i.:_—_—,.......11111.1 —� .i�w ;_ --- - •ar'7� 1 -, , ' - Ir. -. '*M+' '!A►', - '' In f 41, • _r ',f.T `- _ -'•rte " .. _ `r � • Mit` k r - �� [ f - /-r-- . ,., „pi .,,_.;_ *. r it ��• 1. y, Nalliffili 'Vold Depending on space constraints,planting sites should be covered with tree grates on sidewalks in long,linear beds,or in bulbout beds to protect roots and soil. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Parking Requirements the parking requirement for a project.The location of Downtown Core District off-site parking for a project may be changed at any time subject to the approval of the Director. 1p Within the Downtown Core District, off-street parking is v • Where parties wish to cooperatively establish and c, not required. However, if parking is provided within the a_ operate parking facilities where one use generates 03 Downtown Core District, it shall be provided in accordance t parking demands primarily during hours when the u with the requirements of Redding Zoning Ordinance Section remaining use(s)is not in operation or where adjacent 18.41.030.L.1. uses generate joint/redundant trips,a reduction of up Downtown Mixed Use District to 50 percent of the required parking may be approved by the Director.Such approvals shall require the Because the Downtown Mixed Use District is envisioned as a pedestrian-first environment with bicycle facilities, submission of satisfactory statements by the parties providing such facilities and the parties such facilities pedestrian amenities, and mixed-use development, it is are to serve,describing the nature of the uses and appropriate for the off-street parking requirements within this district to be different than citywide standards. The times when such uses operate so as to indicate the following parking standards shall apply to all change of lack of conflict between such uses. • use, expansion, and new construction proposals within the Off site and joint parking approvals shall require Downtown Mixed Use District: such documents or commitments as may be deemed necessary in each particular case to ensure provision • Multiple Family Residential:One space per unit and maintenance of the required off-street parking • Mixed Use Development:The parking requirement spaces. shall be equal to the sum of the parking requirement for each proposed use;the parking requirement for Tier 2 uses other than multiple family residential may be The Director may grant up to an additional 25 percent reduced pursuant to the standards as follows. reduction if the development provides one or more of the • For uses other than multiple-family residential,the following: off-street parking requirements shall be 25 percent • Public plazas located outside the public right-of-way less than the standards of Zoning Ordinance Section which are at least 500 square feet in area and at least 18.41.040;these requirements may be further 10 feet in width. reduced by the Director or Planning Commission in • Investments in off-site bicycle or pedestrian trail accordance with the following standards. improvements. Additional Parking Reductions Tier 3 Additional parking reductions for all uses other than multiple The Director may grant up to an additional 25 percent family residential may be granted by the Director pursuant reduction for active transportation improvements and/or to the following Tiers 1-3 provisions that follow. The total the provision of transit passes. For improvements provided parking reduction granted by the Director shall not exceed 75 within the public right-of-way,a reduction of up to one space percent,except in cases where the net parking requirement may be granted per $6,000 worth of improvements, as is four spaces or less, in which case the Director may grant a determined by the City Engineer.Eligible active transportation reduction of up to 100 percent. Reductions of greater than improvements include but are not limited to the following: 75 percent may be permitted by the Planning Commission through the granting of a use permit. • On-site bicycle facilities in excess of those required by the California Green Building Standards Code. Tier 1 • Elimination of existing driveways along street frontag- • Off-site,off-street parking located within 1,000 feet of es. the subject property may satisfy up to 100 percent of 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update • Provision of off-street vehicle passenger loading/ unloading zones. _ ''.i'-,. • Exceedances of the applicable development and design standards which support the active transporta- i , `I tt tion objectives of the Specific Plan. t r ;;,• •,1 (S • Reduction of one space for each transit pass purchased t,. +r., _ - '•11: , cn from the Redding Area Bus Authority for one individual . , ••, for a period of 10 years;the purchase of multiple 3 passes equivalent to one individual for a period of ^ •4 10 years shall be acceptable.Such passes shall be , - '�'��.t iii. provided to one or more resident,business owner,or tft . employee of the subject project at no cost. .11 � ' , a • Other similar type improvements to the public realm " that enhances active transportation or transit as determined by the Director of Development Services, m"`°"milli including but not limited to: Sidewalk dining that lines the siewalk while maintaining a clear pedestrian path enlivens the street. » Enhanced intersections, such as pedestrian signal upgrades, crosswalk/bicycle facility striping, rapid '. ti) - flashing beacons, and bulbouts. *.h•N. i:'~ 'n ,k I Jj - 7.' » Art, street furniture, landscaping (hanging flowers, - _ 'i; pots, etc.)provided within the public right-of-way. p; 1 * Other Requirements in Downtown Redding4 _ , in . Recognizing the uniqueness of existing buildings and their ` r • associated parking within the Specific Plan area, within -•• yj'f} • • either district,when parking is required or provided for any remodel or reuse of any existing building, parking standards (i.e., space and aisle dimensions, number of spaces) OE; '1 , may be reduced or modified subject to approval of a site Merchandise in front of shops during business hours can development permit by the Director. activate the street if they maintain a clear pedestrian path. Bicycle Parking Sidewalk Dining Bicycle parking shall be provided with new development Sidewalk dining on public or private streets can enhance and remodel/reuse of existing buildings in accordance with the pedestrian ambiance of Downtown Redding and is the requirements of the California Green Building Standards encouraged.The rules, regulations,and applicable areas are Code. defined in Redding Municipal Code Chapter 13.25. Special Use Regulations and Outdoor Uses and Displays Standards All uses, including commercial, repair, service, and storage shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building or Special use regulations and standards apply to sidewalk be completely screened from public view,except as provided dining, outdoor uses and displays, and vehicle sales and as follows. repair to ensure that such uses do not adversely impact adjoining properties. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 /•l The outdoor display of merchandise in conjunction with specialty retail, antique shops, flower shops, and similar specialty and craft businesses is permitted within the Specific L /00<:40:7:1/1„1741 -Lo Plan area subject to the following provisions: is 0 +��+ ( • Temporary outdoor displays may be allowed on devel- f. oped properties(excluding parking lots)and upon pub- ,tF lic sidewalks provided that a minimum width of five feet ---__i' !( • unless approved by Development Services Director) shall be maintained clear of any obstructions, and the y�447 � j display shall not obstruct access to the entrance of any building or access ramps. • No additional signs or other advertising devices (tem asero 1! porary or permanent)shall be used in conjunction with moo outdoor display,except those allowed in compliance A wall-mounted sign should be in keeping with the building's with the Redding Zoning Ordinance and this Specific style and made of quality materials. Plan. — • The outdoor display of merchandise shall only occur during times when the associated establishment is also ' open for business. ',i k ;r . 0 T ^ • Outdoor display fixtures shall be of good quality and ----- - 1N "�1oie • durable materials and construction and shall be main- 'i1 tained in such a manner as to enhance Downtown Redding. Merchandise displays utilizing card tables; ` 41 � — cardboard cartons;folding chairs;lightweight materials; ROUSELor deteriorated, damaged, splintered, or other similar i ifurniture are not permitted. P ; __ • _II -.• • • Additional temporary outdoor display and sales(includ- Window signs in retail storefronts in Downtown Redding ing in parking lots) may be permitted in accordance should complement the display and merchandise. with Redding Zoning Ordinance Section 18.17.020.E. i Sign Regulations Signs within the Specific Plan area, including temporary 011111111111111111 n NG , c' signs,shall be erected,constructed,altered,and maintained a 6 111, in accordance with the regulations of this Specific Plan. ARThe purpose of the sign regulations in this subsection is to W I C the means for adequate identification of buildings IprovideDg • and businesses by regulating and controlling the design,size, Siiiall/ andlocation of all signs within the Specific Plan area. The intent of these regulations is to establish specific standards for all exterior signage to ensure continuity,consistency,and harmony with the pedestrian quality of the Specific Plan A projecting sign,sometimes referred to as a fin sign,provides area. an easy way for pedestrians to spot businesses. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve,remove,convert,or equip any sign or sign structure Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in iwa violation of any of the provisions of these sign regulations. LIFOR lk Sign Standards for Permitted Signs in the S VT SHOP cu Specific Plan Area f Wali-Mounted Signs.Wall-mounted signs can be a maximum ,, OPEN of one square foot per linear foot of business establishment per public street and/or alley frontage located not higher k 21.11 � than the lowest of the following: y �, • 25 feet above grade. • Bottom of the sill line of the second floor window. Sandwich board signs that are out of the pedestrian path are allowed. Murals.Wall murals shall meet the following regulations: Projecting Signs. One projecting sign per business is • The mural can be up to 300 square feet by-right and allowed; maximum size may not exceed 10 square feet and greater than 300 square feet with the approval of an shall not extend more than 3 feet from the wall surface. administrative sign permit. Internal illumination is prohibited. Projecting signs shall • The mural shall demonstrate artistic quality or theme only be attached to buildings, not to poles or other signs. as opposed to direct or indirect illustrative advertising. Projecting signs may encroach into the public right-of-way • When bands of color or lines use the wall,building a maximum of 3 feet; minimum of 7-foot vertical clearance facade,or parapet as either figure or ground,then the shall be required from walking grade to the bottom of the entire surface of these areas shall be included as part sign. Theater marquees (e.g., Cascade Theatre) are exempt of the mural area. from this requirement. • The mural shall not be placed on decorative block or Under Canopy Signs. One sidewalk-oriented sign per brick walls. business is allowed under a canopy, roof, awning, covered • Approval of the mural shall take into consideration the walkway, arcade, or porch; a maximum of 4 square feet per visual effect of the mural on adjoining properties and business entrance is allowed; minimum of 7-foot vertical the overall architecture of the building.The colors and clearance is required from walking grade to the bottom of materials used shall be reasonably harmonious with the sign. those in the area. • The Director may require a site development permit if A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs. One A-frame or sandwich the sign could have an aesthetic impact or be contro board sign allowed per business with a maximum size of 4 versial. feet high by 2 feet wide. No illumination is allowed.The sign Permanent Window Signs. On the ground floor, coverage shall be located on the sidewalk adjacent to the curb.A clear shall not exceed 20 percent of the total window and door pathway of at least 4 feet in width shall be maintained for passage of pedestrians; however, more space is preferred. area visible from the exterior of the building including furniture and temporary signs as well as permanent window The sign shall only be present during regular business hours. signs;on second floors,coverage shall not exceed 25 percent Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall abide by the per window. This will ensure transparency between the provisions of Chapter 18.42 of the Redding Zoning Ordinance business and the sidewalk to help provide eyes on the street. regulating temporary signs. Awning Signs. On the ground floor, each awning shall not Menu Boards.One menu board,up to 4 square feet in area, exceed a maximum coverage of 20 percent of the total is allowed for each restaurant or other eating establishment. ground floor exterior surface area. On second floors and Menu boards may contain only the name of the establishment above, each awning shall not exceed a maximum coverage and the food available inside. The menu board must be of 10 percent of the total second floor exterior surface area. located on a wall adjacent to the main customer entrance. Internal cabinet-type illumination is not allowed. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update IS Multi-Tenant Project Signs. Any project that proposes to or is for the refurbishment, reuse,and/or relocation of provide space for more than one tenant shall indicate the any sign that does not conform to the standards of the size and approximate location of all signs to be erected on City's Sign Ordinance. tO the property at the time of initial application. Signs shall • Identifier sign(s)for any Downtown improvement cu be shown on elevation drawings with accurate dimensions district,or similar marketing organization or entity t provided. operating within the Specific Plan area, may be U authorized by approval of an administrative sign Sign Materials permit by the Director.The height,size,and design of Substantial, long-lasting, quality materials should be used in the identifier sign(s)shall be established by the permit all cases.Separate cut-out letters are encouraged. approval upon a determination by the Director that the identifier sign is in character with the Specific Plan. Sign Lighting Internally lit cabinet signs are discouraged.Spot lighting from DESIGN STANDARDS A N D separate fixtures is encouraged. Lights should be sized and aimed appropriately to minimize light spillover and glare. GUIDELINES Prohibited Signs in the Specific Plan Area The design standards and guidelines in this chapter are The following signs are prohibited within the Specific Plan meant to achieve quality design and are to be used during area in order to im rove theappearance and pedestrian the City's development review process to assess a project's p oriented environment as follows: conformity with the Specific Plan. Design standards are mandatory and are intended to improve the quality of • Freestanding pole signs design,whereas design guidelines are advisory and are most • Monument signs applicable to projects requiring approval of a discretionary • Roof-mounted signs action by the City. • Rotating, moving,signs The design standards and guidelines acknowledge the • Window signs above the second floor prevailing built environment and development patterns • Signs constructed of paper,cloth, balloons, plastic within Downtown Redding today. These standards and streamers or bunting guidelines, therefore, do not seek to impose an overriding • Signs that mimic regulatory traffic signage style, a limited color palette, or an artificial theme, but to • Any sign prohibited by the Redding Municipal Code promote Downtown Redding's positive design characteristics. and not expressly"Permitted" by this Specific Plan It is not the intent of these design standards and guidelines to eliminate design freedom or discourage innovative Rule of Measurement design. The design standards and guidelines complement The area of a wall sign or logo with individual letters shall be the mandatory development standards contained in this measured by a rectangle around the outside of the lettering chapter, and the Redding Zoning Ordinance by providing and/or the pictorial symbol. good examples of appropriate design solutions and by providing design interpretations of the various mandatory Exceptions and advisory regulations. The standards and guidelines are The following are exceptions to the sign standards listed less quantitative than the mandatory development standards above: and, therefore, may be interpreted with some flexibility in • By approval of an administrative sign permit,the their application to specific projects. Director may authorize an exception to the Specific Plan sign regulations when,in the opinion of the Director,the exception is in keeping with the intent of the regulations and the character of the Specific Plan ID Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update The design standards and guidelines are organized into the Intrepretation following sections: To aid in the interpretation of these standards, an applicant 1. Interpretation provides an overview of the purpose, should understand that the design standards presented in application,exemption,organization,and other aspects this chapter will be enforced unless an alternative measure of the design standards. meets or exceeds the intent of the standards,and it can be 2. Applicability provides guidelines for when these Stan satisfactorily demonstrated that there is a significant and dards are appropriate. compelling reason to deviate from them. Design guidelines help articulate the standards, but are recommendations, 3. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design not requirements unless required in conjunction with the (CPTED)includes design considerations for reducing op- approval of a discretionary action by the City. portunities for crime to occur through enhanced natural surveillance,natural access control,and territoriality. Applicability 4. Site Planning and Design includes standards for building The provisions of this section are applicable to all and parking location and design in relationship to the development within the Specific Plan area. street(its street edge condition). 5. Storefront Design provides standards that promote Any new building, addition,exterior alteration, landscaping, quality design for new infill buildings and rehabilitation modification to an approved landscaping plan,or parking lot of existing buildings. design shall adhere to these design standards,as applicable. It is important to note, however, that these standards do 6. Building Design presents standards that promote quality not affect existing buildings which are not proposed for new buildings within the Downtown Redding Specific Plan construction,exterior alterations,landscaping,or changes in area. the parking lot layout. 7. Landscaping/Hardscape Design provides a basic land- The design standards will be utilized during the City's scape design framework which is to be used in conjunc- development review process to achieve the highest level of tion with new development,and as a helpful tool for design quality and at the same time provide the flexibility property owners interested in upgrading the landscaping necessary to encourage creativity on the part of project of existing development. designers in response to existing site conditions. 8. Parking,Circulation and Access provides standards for good design of parking,circulation and access. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Crime Prevention Through The five key principles of CPTED are: Environmental Design 1. Access Control uses design features to create `O The concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental boundaries between public, private,and semi private °' Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to create spaces. a safer, more vibrant, and more active environments. The 2. Natural Surveillance focuses on the placement and CPTED concept uses a variety of community design strategies design of physical features and the arrangement of aimed at reducing opportunities for crime and the fear of uses to allow people engaged in their normal activity crime,and increasing opportunities for social interaction and to passively observe the space around them. activity, through the proper design, redesign, and effective use of the built environment. Although crime and safety 3. Territorial Reinforcement entails design features and issues are dynamic and complex processes that go beyond physical elements which convey a sense of"active" planning and design, development standards and design ownership of and sense of pride for a space;these elements clearly designate between public,private, guidelines can help create safer environments. and semi-private areas. These CPTED principles are meant to assist in reducing the 4. Management and Maintenance involves the proper potential for crime incidents and help to create a safer, administration and upkeep of buildings,walkways, healthier,and more vibrant Downtown Redding.Many of the landscaping, lighting,and other physical features to development standards and design standards and guidelines support and ensure the intended purpose of a space. in this chapter follow these CPTED principles.Specific CPTED 5. Activation of Space encourages strategies to activate guidelines can be viewed in Appendix B. the space with proper uses,fosters social interaction, and creates a sense of ownership and community CPTED involves design of physical space in the context of the through placemaking elements. needs of bona fide users of the space, the activity planned for the space, and the predictable behavior of bona fide, as well as illegitimate, users. CDDowntown Redding Specific Plan Update , •-1: !fY z- ii; !., w * N- •�' IN :-.111r%..ii - - -ft • si Wiyilit" . i .' . o'+‘ 'I. r ,'. V. t - liy• , U, 1. ) 1 . .1" ,_.. vl — . 1 AIN ti . . ./._'f-- ! I; 77.7-• . lir— , 1111.\IF l'1 , 11 f 1. .....• Y _ .. a f4I.. 4'4'A. A. „or._J/� .. A well-maintained parking lot with a designated pedestrian path controls access. r S •+'• • ^1 '�•� 4.,.4•:,-- - ., i '• '. `y. K• •`• .-' .. • L•' ..- 'L' -sir*:;.:4;.' .4:' 4, 0. �U •• . • ».r* 1 . kilt'',...'...1. .i'Lleii.4 it .. • It 4 4 9 -J7: 41 14M7110ai014=IN4 -INN w �i 1P a VAkl al ti p - Y FF Ground floor retail that faces the sidewalk with permeable windows provides views inside and out, defined outdoor seating designates semi-private areas from the public walkway, and a well-cared for streetscape make active ownership known. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 12 Site Planning and Design Development Standards in Table 6-2 provide the minimum Design Guidelines t° setback requirements for buildings and parking. All projects » Locate the principal facade and entry to buildings to- t_ a; in Downtown Redding should follow the prescribed edge wards the public right-of-way or off a publicly accessible co conditions, with the exception of the following design courtyard to ensure pedestrian safety and retail visibility. standards as illustrated in Figure 6.2. » Design and place buildings, lighting, windows, entranc- Design Standards es and exits,parking lots, walkways, landscaping, trees, • Buildings set back from the street along front and/or fences, walls,signage,public art,and any other physical side street property lines must be designed for active, feature to direct the public to public spaces, and deter public use, such as pedestrian plazas, outdoor seating access to private spaces. On sites where restricted ac- areas,green spaces,paseos,or"corner cut-offs." cess is necessary, use perimeter walls/fences that allow people to see inside and out. In general, security gates • Create continuous pedestrian activity in an uninterrupt- are discouraged as they create an impression of an ed sequence by minimizing gaps between buildings. unwelcome community. • Within the Downtown Core District, no parking shall » Provide lighting that makes pedestrians more visible be located within any front yard or corner-side yard and provides more visibility to pedestrians; is even, setback (see the following parking section for specific uniform, and does not produce dark areas; illuminates parking requirements). Pedestrian paseos to parking areas above or near building entryways;and illuminates are encouraged. "safe routes" with pedestrian-scale, glare free lighting so that these become the focus of legitimate pedestrian activity. I:' r r "M 'I #f It 1 111 FIGURE 6.2: SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN IID Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Storefront Design • Placement of air conditioning units in individual windows and window transom areas is prohibited on Storefronts traditionally experience the greatest amount of ground-floor,street-facing facades. change during a building's life and hold the most potential n s for creative alterations affecting both the character of the ■ Solid roll-up security features are prohibited on store- .cs building and the streetscape as a whole. In an effort to fronts. If roll-up security features are to be incorporat- m promote quality design for new infill buildings, and the ed,they shall be transparent,placed inside the building, rn rehabilitation of existing buildings, the following specific and only be utilized after business hours. storefront and facade standards are presented. Design Standards Design Guidelines • Building entries must be recessed at least 12 inches. » A building's awnings should all have the same color , scheme;awning signs may vary in type,style, and color ■ An awning,canopy,or arcade is required above building to differentiate individual businesses within a building. entries and ground floor street-facing windows, unless a tree,pole,or other impediment exists. • Storefront doors are to contain a high percentage of glass(minimum of 50 percent)to encourage pedestrian . ' , 1 window shopping. .. y!' �� i, ,, • Ground-floor windows must use clear glass(88 percent light transmission). .ta- Ai ■ The portion of ground-floor street-facing facades be- —I { tween 3 feet and 8 feet in height shall be at least 70 R~ "f`j+ percent transparent. • - f a ��1 •ll Ar i , _ i 011. 0 '.I Vi4 r r , Ot i -4r ` 1 %,, , • t .- -. - Mel's ' i 1RNITURE, � - If: :::..i ri 9i i ► ' 1ii 4 l , In addition to fabric, awnings or canopies made of quality Storefronts should have recessed entries, permeable display wood, glass, and/or metal are encouraged. windows made of clear glass, and awnings over both. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 6 Building Design Design Guidelines Downtown Redding not only serves as the heart of the kci » Avoid blank walls at the ground floor by utilizing community, but also as the strongest visual image of the g windows, recesses, reveals, changes in materials, and a; community.These visual impressions affect the way Redding Q canopies to create visual interest. co residents and visitors feel about the City and are often an s u indication of the community's economic vitality. » Additions to existing buildings should be integrated with the existing structure's window and door styles and Design Standards openings. The design standards presented herein are intended to foster good design in order to create a quality image for » Vary rooflines with parapets, cornices, and other lea- Downtown Redding, encourage reinvestment, and improve tures to create interesting rooflines. the Downtown Redding's economic vitality in general. » introducing or changing the location or size of windows The following design standards are applicable to all new or other openings that disrupt the architectural rhythm, development within the Specific Plan area and are illustrated alignment or character of the original building is not in Figure 6.3. recommended. ■ Articulations such as recesses, reveals, changes in » Accentuate doors with decorative details and/or attrac- materials,and canopies/awnings shall be used to avoid five painted signs. blank walls. • New horizontal building additions to existing structures shall match the original structure in terms of scale,roof line,materials,and color. • Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened with a material that matches the architectural style of the building and is integrated into its FIGURE 6.3: BUILDING MASSING AND design. ARTICULATION • All utilities, such as backflow pre- vention devices, groupings of --%■ 0 lilameters,etc.,shall be located _ _ outside the public right-of- ' lip mini l—J �.J way, within a building y ( '� a . n recess, utility room, 1t4�, ��t� 'of ti V .1 or landscaped area, At i--=7--..› ._ '.f] —� _U _ 1 V -1II .:1 ley :::.-.2":•,-.41!4 . � �• I . — and be fully screened = !lll�.. ' ! Itlri1rl _ ail I r__"' from public view. A .. •I' aM 'yflet combination of elements �� `'E�••� �' �j1 . ..• can be used to screen utility, �« ��i� . .. trash, and recycling areas, including solid �.r�' lINr�� •i.masonry walls,berms,and landscaping. .rte� ��. ili`��`j"�' 4t, Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Landscaping/Hardscape Design Design Guidelines Landscaping in Downtown Redding should achieve four » Ground-level landscaping and hordscape detailing specific ends:1)to beautify Downtown Redding and create a should be used at the ground level to soften the im- r) gateway to the city;2)to soften commercial development;3) pact of large buildings. -a to unify the area as a pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike;and 4)to provide shade for pedestrians,parking, » Use potted plants in quality, appropriately sized ai vehicles,and bicycles.These four ends will be accomplished planters, especially for enhancement of sidewalk by a recognizable use of repeated planting treatments. shops. Consistency and continuity within the street right-of-way » Vines and climbing plants integrated upon building and building setback areas is extremely important. and perimeter garden and building walls are encour- New development in Downtown Redding should refer to aged. the following landscape guidelines, the regulations of the » When effective screening is needed, appropriate Zoning Ordinance, and the Downtown Redding Street Tree plant materials should be selected to be capable of Management Plan. growing to the height and density desired within a reasonable period of time. Design Standards • Refer to the Downtown Redding Street Tree Manage- » Landscaping material,so long as it is properly main- ment Plan when planting and/or removing trees in the tained, is the preferred method to obscure the view public right-of-way. of any parking or storage area adjacent from a public street or pedestrian area. • Trees and Shrubs shall be a minimum of 15-gallon and 5-gallon size, respectively,at the time of planting. • All landscaped areas are to be well-maintained and free of weeds and debris; when adjacent to public right-of- way,they shall maintain pedestrian access. IN iff. p, • Planting shall create and maintain a clear view by keep- \•, ing low plants to under 3 feet in height,and tree limbs pruned up to no lower than 7 feet in height. • Any unutilized areas are to be landscaped in accordance • , I' with Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.47. ---•-- 1 .,, .' II ,-• Ad.,. . . . - :. .,.. ••‘, , • ,. . .„, - ._..i., 1 . , — , • ,• . .._, 2.. . i . e . 1 . , ,,, t. , ,. i„,_ A• -.' i ' — 3 ••••• 4,, . .• .. JI .•,. i ��,. , a _ ,•••••:1 ... . ,,• : ,i,,, _ ,., , • •, ,, ,4 „ Maintained mature street trees provide shade and define the Building mass is softened with landscaping and trees. edestrian path. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Parking, Circulation, and Access Design Standards 1 1 II�`$' � I �ij "I' I PP �f. ) LD • New public and commercial parking structures in the , �� Q Downtown Core District shall comply with the applica �i��if vble use permit conditions of approval which pertain to L •. 1'4+31 0 'l IIIIIIIIII " ` design. + }pro rim , . • Parking that is accessory to an on-site use shall comply Y`� .. ti .4 r., : with all applicable standards of this Plan and with the ,; x� 1. 1 • II • lel screening and landscape standards of Zoning Ordinance -.• -^ = '''—= , Section 18.41.100. The screening and landscape Stan- • 'y~- - ; dards of Zoning Ordinance Section 18.41.100 shall not . t - apply to parking when it is the primary use of a site. -rr ■ New projects in the Downtown Mixed Use District shall _; locate surface parking lots behind buildings.Where the property is a corner lot, the surface parking lot may occupy no more than 50 percent of the dimension on — the secondary street frontage.See Figure 6.4. — A parking garage with artistic Art Deco screening allows • Where new projects in the Downtown Mixed Use Dis- passersby to see in. trict are adjacent to an alley, access to parking shall be from the alley. Where properties do not abut an alley, access may be from the street but may take up no more than 20 percent of the frontage dimension. See Figure 6.4. Midblock Building Corner Building n ---) with Alley with Alley I 100%I (primary street) Parking access 50%minimum Parking access from alley (secondary street) from alley Midblock Building \ Corner Building with No Alley with No Alley ,1 80%minimum i Parking access 4 . _ . from street 100% ��_ (primary street)1La4) ___ 1 50%minimum Parking access KEY: ♦ Parking Access -- --- Building Frontage (secondary street) from alley FIGURE 6.4: PARKING AND ACCESS ®i Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Design Guidelines ,- • Common shared-access driveways which provide access .,. 1.-4101.114 to more than one site are encouraged in order to reduce •. ..4.• • . a. the number of driveway curb cuts along Downtown , I e - ,;, 'p Redding streets. ,( c P 1,4! ai • Parking areas should be separated from buildings by �` +' a1��' , , y� •A., ��414 ,� ! L. either a raised concrete walkway or landscaped strip. — I 1 I,Ea1 i_ . i , • Parking stalls directly abutting buildings are not desir- r' i able. .. '1- ' ._,...: • Whenever possible, locate parking lot entries on side - �_ - •streets in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicular con- =--__ , ; ` r� l; = id flicts along the primary street. When this is not possible, -.— -IIi& . V design the primary site entry with decorative stamped "s y �=--- _ s al. '•. concrete or pavers to differentiate it from the sidewalk. � _ _-_- Ram am* • Parking structures should be designed to fit in with the -T � .rr -fA, - Downtown Redding urban fabric. ' L11411 iSalir 'a it,k- ' ` .4. ► ' » Wrap parking structures with active ground floor uses, such as retail, office, or residential units or lobbies that mask the ground floor so the structures enhance the These parking garages are wrapped with ground floor physical atmosphere of Downtown Redding. retail spaces; upper floors are articulated with faux windows in keeping with the design of the building's facade » The design of parking structures should permit max- modulation, or screened with an artistic, permeable imum opportunities for natural surveillance into and facade. Staircases are designed to be visible from the street. from the structures. 1 '; 4, ! la -i- fel,-.•••°' L' - Parking lots should be landscaped with clear pedestrian walk ways;shade structures help to designate such areas. 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S._ ,..;,. ..,,,,.. _..,, _ _ 1 -,,.. ri, F• I ---.. ' k Nokia I r i L I.L 1 . '1. _ 7. Administration and Implementation This chapter provides recommendations for the administrative, financing, and regulatory approaches that will effectively implement the Downtown Redding Specific Plan. SPECIFIC PLAN Relationship to Zoning ADMINISTRATION Ordinance The land use regulations and development standards This section describes the procedures required for the timely contained herein constitute the primary zoning provisions implementation of development within the Downtown for the Downtown Redding Specific Plan area. If there is a Redding Specific Plan area. conflict between the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance Upon adoption of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan and this Specific Plan, the regulations provided herein shall Update, all land use regulations, development standards, prevail.Where direction is not provided in this Specific Plan, and design standards and guidelines of this Specific Plan the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall prevail. replaced those of the previous Specific Plan. All regular provisions of the Zoning Ordinance not amended Omission or Ambiguity by this Specific Plan shall apply, including, but not limited The Director shall have the responsibility to interpret the to, use permits, variances, public notice and hearing, and provisions of this Specific Plan. appeals provisions. If an issue or situation arises that is not sufficiently provided for or is not clearly understandable,those regulations of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 0 Zoning Ordinance that are most applicable shall be used by made that the proposed project is in substantial compliance the Director as guidelines to resolve the unclear issue or with the requirements of the Specific Plan. Approval of all r` situation.This provision shall not be used to permit uses or planning and building permits shall be contingent upon a a procedures not specifically authorized by this Specific Plan or determination of substantial compliance with the applicable -, the Zoning Ordinance. provisions of this Specific Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the m t General Plan. u If a use is omitted from the lists of those specified as permissible in each of the various zoning districts or if ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification Administrative Modification of a particular use, the Director shall have the authority Administrative modifications to the development and design to make an interpretation as to whether the use should standards of this Specific Plan of up to 20 percent may be be allowed because it is similar to other allowed uses in a approved by the Director upon finding that the proposed particular zoning district, or whether the use should not be modification(s) would enhance the overall appearance allowed in any zoning district. and function of the project; would be compatible with, and would not be detrimental to, adjacent properties or The Director may refer any matter for interpretation to the improvements; and would advance the goals of the Specific Planning Commission (Commission) for their consideration Plan.Modifications to the development and design standards or the Director's interpretation may be appealed to the beyond 20 percent may be approved by the Planning Commission. The Commission shall make the final decision Commission through the granting of a use permit. on an interpretation. The Commission's decision may be appealed to the City Council. Specific Plan Review/Update Amendments Review of the Plan should occur at intervals of five years thereafter. This Specific Plan may be amended by the same procedure as it was originally adopted. Each amendment shall include all sections or portions of the Specific Plan that are affected Enforcement and Penalties by the change. An amendment may be initiated by the City Any person who violates a requirement of this Specific Plan Council, Commission, Development Services Director, or or fails to obey an order issued by the City or comply with private property owner, (or owner's authorized agent). Any a condition of approval of any certificate or permit issued amendment requested by a property owner or authorized under this Specific Plan shall be subject to the penalty agent may be subject to the fee schedule adopted by the provisions as provided in the Municipal Code. City Council. Violations FUNDING AND Any persons,firm,or corporation,whether a principal,agent, FINANCING SOURCES employee, or otherwise, violating any provisions of these This section describes the types of funding that may be regulations shall be subject to the penalties and provisions available to implement the Specific Plan. When the original of the Redding Municipal Code. Downtown Redding Specific Plan was adopted, California allowed redevelopment programs funded through tax- Findings Regarding the Specific increment financing. The state has since eliminated this Plan effective tool for funding community development. No division of land, use permit, site plan approval or other Implementing this Specific Plan will rely to a much smaller entitlement for use, and no public improvement shall be degree on local funding from the City of Redding. Instead, authorized in the Specific Plan area unless a finding has been 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update most funding will come from property owners, developers, improvements are desired after an assessment district and grant programs. This section describes funding is established, the entire process is required for those sources in four groups: special funding districts, developer additional improvements. Generally, assessment districts n contributions,municipal funding,and grant funding. can be used to finance the following improvements: 0- cu • Local streets Special Funding Districts • Streetlights California law authorizes the City to establish a variety of • Parks special funding districts. As described below, each of these • Landscaping districts has distinct improvements and programs they can • Sidewalks fund. Generally, though, each district operates in a defined • Sanitary sewers area. Property owners in the area pay an annual tax or • Water supply and distribution facilities charge that generates the revenue. In some cases, the City • Gas and electric power can use the revenue to secure bond financing. In all cases, • establishing the district requires a vote by property owners Flood control and drainage improvements or residents in the district. • Parking facilities The authorizing statutes referenced above set forth Assessment Districts procedures for establishing assessment districts. Under Assessment districts can finance the construction of public existing State law, however,establishment of an assessment improvements on public property, public rights-of-way, and district cannot occur if a majority of the affected property public easements. The public must pay for the portions of owners object (weighted bythe value of the ( g proposed the improvements that provide general benefit to the public assessment). at large,but real property that receives a special benefit may be assessed for the costs,proportional to the level of benefit Parking Districts received. Because many of the improvements described The provision and management of parking is integral to the in the Implementation Action Plan provide broad benefits, long-term success of Downtown Redding.Although the City assessment districts may have limited use in implementing currently provides and manages a significant amount of the Specific Plan. Nevertheless, groups of property owners on- and off-street parking within Downtown Redding, the may desire and the City may find that assessment districts City may find that it would be beneficial to form a parking could help finance the construction of public improvements management district to fund the construction and operation on public property, public rights-of-way, and public of existing and future parking facilities. easements in some cases. Jurisdictions may form a parking district and levy assessments Three different provisions of state law authorize assessment per Streets and Highways Code Section 31500 et seq. to districts: finance the: • Improvement Bond Act of 1915(Streets and Highways • Acquisition of land Code Sections 8500 et seq.) • Construction,operation,and maintenance of parking • Improvement Act of 1911(Streets and Highways Code facilities and garages Sections 5000 et seq.) • Associated project costs,including professional staff • Municipal Improvement Act of 1913(Streets and • Streets and Highways Code Section 11000 et seq.also Highways Code Sections 10000 et seq.),which contains permit parking districts to fund pedestrian improve- only provisions for establishing assessment districts ments including: Assessment districts are intended to finance construction » Street paving of physical improvements. They cannot pay for operations » Water lines,flood control facilities,sewer,and and maintenance, or additional services. If additional drainage works 7-3 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update » Street lighting An LLMD requires an annual assessment process for any » Fire protection assessments other than previously approved assessments » Statues,fountains,and decorations to pay previously approved and issued debt. The annual v » Landscaping and tree planting assessment process is similar to that used to establish Q assessment districts. m » Child care facilities t u » Public assembly facilities The improvements and services provided by LLMDs include: » Other improvements associated with pedestrian • Landscaping facilities • Statuary,fountains,and other ornamental structures Special assessments under the 1911 Act may be levied to Public lighting,g g, including traffic signals replace the use of fees and charges to repay outstanding • Appurtenant facilities,including grading,clearing,and bonds.Other revenue sources may include user fees,parking removal of debris;the installation or construction of meter charges,and property taxes. curbs,gutters,walls,sidewalks,or paving;or water, Within a parking district, funds collected from parking irrigation,drainage,or electrical facilities charges are poured directly into improvements that make the • Park or recreational improvements district more attractive,such as sidewalks, landscaping, and • Land preparation other amenities or aesthetic improvements. New parking • Lights,playground equipment,play courts,and public meter technologies have improved customer convenience restrooms (customers can pay remotely by credit card or cell phone), • The maintenance or servicing or both of any of the increased pricing flexibility (rates can be changed in real- foregoing time based on location, time of day, day of week, or level • Acquisition of land for park, recreational,or open- of occupancy), reduced streetscape clutter, and reduced space purposes operating costs. • Acquisition of existing improvements A parking district could be responsible(and contract out)for • Acquisition or construction of any community center, the following operations associated with managing parking municipal auditorium or hall,or similar public facility within the area: for the indoor presentation of performances,shows, • Enforcement of parking regulations stage productions,fairs,conventions,exhibitions, • Parking permits pageants, meetings, parties,or other group events, • Parking meter operations(including revenue collec- activities,or functions,whether those events,activi- ties,or functions are public or private tion) • Day-to-day management of shared parking Although the City currently has many landscape maintenance • Researching parking usage and developing parking districts, none cover the Specific Plan area. The City should pricing strategies consider establishing an LLMD to generate revenues from throughout the Plan area to fund the operation and Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance maintenance of a public open space in the Specific Plan area. Districts The Specific Plan envisions robust investment in the public Business Improvement Districts realm. Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are public-private (LLMD) could be an effective way to fund initial investment partnerships to improve the attractiveness and functionality and pay for the ongoing maintenance of public realm of a business district, improve the business climate, help improvements. LLMDs are authorized by the Landscaping existing businesses grow and prosper,attract new businesses, and Lighting Act of 1972(Streets and Highways Code section and attract more visitors and customers to the district. 22500 et seq.). 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update There are two types of BIDs. Business-based BIDs (often • Supplemental security,sanitation,graffiti removal, denoted as B-BIDs) are funded through assessments levied street and sidewalk cleaning,and other municipal on individual businesses, not properties, in the district, services usually through the municipality business license fee. • Activities which benefit businesses and real property v Property-based BIDs (often denoted as P-BIDs) are funded located in the district 73 through assessments on real r� g property, similar to the standard assessment district. Generally, B-BIDs tend to be Improvements shown with an asterisk(*)can also be funded less effective and successful than P-BIDs, although they are with a B-BID. appropriate for certain needs. Establishing a BID follows a process similar to that used for The two types of BIDs have separate authorizing legislation. standard assessment districts. A B-BID requires support The Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 of the majority of businesses in the district, and a P-BID (Streets and Highways Code section 36500 et seq.)allows for requires support of a majority of the property owners.Unlike B-BIDs.The Property and Business Improvement District Law assessment districts,however,the P-BID must be initiated by of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et. seq.) a petition of a majority of the property owners rather than a provides for P-BIDs. resolution of the city council. Typically, B-BIDs are most successful at funding programs One other key difference is that a P-BID must have a non that have a direct benefit to businesses,such as advertising, profit property owners association(similar to a homeowners marketing,and some events.P-BIDs are generally the vehicle association). This non-profit operates the BID under a of choice for funding physical improvements. A P-BID can contract with the city. The association manages the BIDs fund the following physical improvements: programs and activities, and it proposes a work program each year. • Parking facilities* • Benches* Because BIDs provide services and activities,they require an • Trash receptacles* annual public hearing,at which the city council approves the • Street lighting* work program for the following year. There is no voting by • affected businesses or property owners unless the program Decorations proposes an increase in the assessment.When an assessment • Parks* increase is proposed,the annual work program goes through • Fountains* a process similar to that for establishing a district. • Closing,opening,widening,or narrowing of existing streets Community Facilities Districts • Facilities and equipment to enhance security of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) can fund the planning, persons and property within the area design, purchase,construction,expansion, improvement,or • Ramps,sidewalks,plazas,and pedestrian malls rehabilitation of capital facilities, defined as having a useful • Rehabilitation or removal of existing structures life of five or more years. CFDs can also fund the provision of a variety of public services, such as public safety, parks A P-BID can also fund the following programs and services: and recreation, schools, library and cultural facilities, • Promotion of public events which take place on or in landscape maintenance and lighting, flood control, and site public places* remediation. • Furnishing of music in any public place* The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 • Promotion of tourism* (Government Code section 53311 et seq.) authorizes the • Activities which benefit businesses located and establishment of CFDs. However, these districts differ from operating in the area* the previously described districts in several important ways. • Marketing and economic development, including retail retention and recruitment 7 5 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update CFDs levy a special tax instead of a special assessment. This • Removal or remedial action services for the cleanup of tax may be applied to the value of each property, rather any hazardous substance released or threatened to be N than assessed based on the level of special benefit received. released into the environment L However, because it is a special tax, a two-thirds majority Q vote is required to approve the levy of the special tax. If Enhanced Infrastructure Financing t the district has 12 or more registered voters, the election Districts C_J polls voters, with each having an equal vote. If there are Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts (EIFDs) provide a less than 12 registered voters, the election polls property tax-increment financing mechanism by which the district can owners, with each vote weighted by acreage owned within capture the increase in tax revenue within the district from the district boundary.Properties within the district need not each applicable taxing entity.This excludes any county office necessarily be contiguous.Finally,establishing a CFD requires of education, school district, or community college district. only a general description of the facilities,services,and costs In addition,each remaining taxing entity must agree to allow associated with the district, not the detailed engineer's their share of increased tax revenue to be captured. Finally, report required for assessment districts. approval by 55 percent of the district voters is required. CFDs may fund the construction of the following types of EIFDs may fund construction of the following types of facilities: improvements: • Local park, recreation, parkway,and open-space • Highways, interchanges, ramps and bridges,arterial facilities streets, parking facilities,and transit facilities • Elementary and secondary school sites and structures • Sewage treatment and water reclamation plants and • Libraries interceptor pipes • Childcare facilities • Facilities for the collection and treatment of water for • Transmission/distribution facilities for water,natural urban uses gas,telephone,electrical energy,and cable television • Flood control levees and dams, retention basins,and • Flood,storm protection,and storm drainage facilities drainage channels • • Other governmental facilities that the legislative body Child care facilities creating the district is authorized by law to contribute • Libraries revenue toward,construct,own,or operate • Parks, recreational facilities,and open space • Work to bring public or private buildings or real • Facilities for the transfer and disposal of solid waste, property into compliance with seismic safety standards including transfer stations and vehicles and regulations • Brownfield restoration and other environmental mitigation CFDs may also fund the following types of services: • The development of projects on a former military base • Police protection services • The acquisition,construction,or rehabilitation of • Fire protection and suppression services and ambu- housing for persons of very low,low,and moderate lance and paramedic services income,as defined in Sections 50105 and 50093 of the • Recreation program services,library services, Health and Safety Code,for rent or purchase maintenance services for elementary and secondary • Acquisition,construction,or repair of industrial school sites and structures,and the operation and structures for private use maintenance of museums and cultural facilities • Transit priority projects,as defined in Section 21155 • Maintenance of parks, parkways,and open space of the Public Resources Code,that is located within a • Flood and storm protection services including, but not transit priority project area limited to,the operation and maintenance of storm • Projects that implement a sustainable communities drainage systems and sandstorm protection systems strategy • Port or harbor infrastructure,as defined by Section 1698 of the Harbors and Navigation Code 7-6 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Community Revitalization and Investment A CRIA must adopt a Plan that guides its revitalization Authorities programs and authorizes receipt and expenditure property Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities tax increment revenues,which includes: ri (CRIAs) were enacted into California law by AB 2 (Alejo and n, • Statement of principal goals and objectives -o E. Garcia, Chapter 319, Statutes of 2015), which authorized ,-p the revitalization of disadvantaged communities through ▪ Description of the deteriorated or inadequate infra planning and financing infrastructure improvements and structure and program for repair and upgrade • upgrades; economic development activities; and affordable Housing program housing via tax increment financing based, in part, on the • A program to remedy or remove the release of former community redevelopment law. hazardous substances • A program to provide funding for or otherwise A CRIA is a public agency separate from the city, county, facilitate the economic revitalization of the area or city and county that created it; and deemed to be an • A fiscal analysis setting forth projected receipt of "agency" for purposes of receiving property tax increment. revenues and expenses over a five-year planning Any taxing entity within the area(except for a school district) horizon may choose to allocate some or all its share of tax increment • funds to the CRIA.CRIAs may issue bonds backed by property Time limits to establishing loans,advances and indebtedness and fulfilling all the authority's housing tax increment revenues. obligations A CRIA's key powers and duties mirror those of former A CRIA may acquire property through all of the commonly- redevelopment agencies.They can: used methods including, purchasing, leasing, accepting a conveyance from a public or private entity, and acquiring • Adopt community revitalization and investment plan property via eminent domain. • Provide funding for infrastructure • Provide for affordable housing Developer Contributions • Oversee Brownfield remediation and clean-up • Oversee Seismic retrofits of existing buildings Development Impact Fees • Acquire and sell property A development impact fee is charged by a city to the • Issue bonds applicant in connection with approval of a development Borrow funds and make loans project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the • cost of public facilities related to the development project. • Receive cap and trade funds designated for disadvan- The City requires the following fees:fire facilities impact fee, taged communities funds or enter agreements with a water system impact fee, wastewater system impact fee, qualified community development entity to coordinate park and recreation facilities impact fee,and citywide traffic the investment of federal New Market Tax Credit Funds impact fee. • Provide direct assistance to businesses within the plan area Redding applies a development impact fee credit for • Receive funds allocated to it pursuant a resolution redevelopment projects. In effect, impact fees only apply adopted by a city,county,or special district to transfer to the increase in density or intensity when a development these funds from: project replaces an existing building, or a building is » The increased property tax revenues that a city, demolished or destroyed.The City allows impact fee credits county,or special district receives from the dissolu to be transferred from one property to another so long as the tion of redevelopment agencies(RDAs) transfer will further the goals and objectives of the General » Property taxes received by a city or county in lieu of Plan and Specific Plan. former vehicle license fee funds The use of development impact fees is authorized by the » Funds derived from various assessments that may Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code, Section be imposed by special districts 66000, et seq.). Typically, the first step in development 77 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update impact fees is preparation of what is commonly referred and increased tourism, the investment in implementation to as a nexus study. The City may not require a proposed measures would need to occur prior to the potential development to pay a development impact fee beyond increase in general fund revenues. Finally, Specific Plan L the proposed development's proportionate share of the implementation measures that could be funded through a Q public improvement cost. The nexus study is the vehicle to the general fund would have to compete with every other s determine that proportionate share. citywide worthy cause seeking funding through the general U fund. Reducing development impact fees could incentivize development in the Specific Plan area, especially for vacant Over time, the City may decide to use the general fund to sites. However, impact fee revenue, especially for parks and pay some of the costs of implementing the Specific Plan. traffic, is a source of funding for implementation measures. After all, the general fund already supplements special The 2017 development impact fee administrative guidelines revenues for road maintenance and improvements, helps provide for up to a 30 percent reduction in impact fees for pay for economic development programs, provides park developments within the Specific Plan area. facilities and recreation programs,and so forth. Some grant programs require or reward using local funds to leverage Municipal Funding grant funding.Finally,retail,dining,lodging,and office-based businesses are generally considered to generate net general General Fund Revenue fund revenue increases, so general fund revenue used to The City's General Fund is used for resources and expenditures attract and help develop such business can be considered an for general governmental activities, except those that are investment that will generate a fiscal return. required to be accounted for in separate, usually restricted, funds (special revenue, enterprise, internal services, and The sales tax and the transient occupancy tax could be trust and agency funds, and a private-purpose trust fund). increased to generate additional revenues. However, to Although a variety of revenue types flow into the general ensure that the increased revenue would be restricted to fund, three of the largest—property taxes, sales taxes, implementing the Specific Plan would require approval as a and transient occupancy taxes—account for 65 percent of special tax by two-thirds of voters. general fund revenue. Special Revenue Funds These three revenue sources are directly related to the Special Revenue funds account for the proceeds of legally Specific Plan.Successful implementation of the Specific Plan restricted resources earmarked for specific purposes. For is intended to foster new development in the Plan area, implementing the Specific Plan, the most relevant special growth in retail and dining businesses in the Plan area, and revenue funds are: increases to the number of visitors to Redding. Thus, these Chan es should result ingrowth in Parking Fund.This fund accounts for the receipts of parking- changes property taxes, sales related revenues and expenditures. As discussed in the taxes,and transient occupancy taxes. Circulation, Parking,and Wayfinding chapter, more effective For a variety of reasons, growth in tax revenue does not collection of parking fees could provide additional revenue automatically imply that the general fund can or should pay for parking improvements. for Plan area improvements. First,general fund tax revenues Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund.This fund accounts for are used for continuation of existing levels of service. Unless the new development, new businesses, and increases in the construction and maintenance of the street system of visitors generate more revenues than they generate in the city.Financing is provided by the State and is restricted to costs for public facilities and services, there would be no street expenditures. Although this revenue can be used for net increase in general fund revenues. Second, because the street improvements in the Specific Plan area, improvement implementation measures would attract and support new projects would have to compete for funding with street development, expansion of retail and dining businesses, improvement needs elsewhere in the city. 0 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Community Development Block Grant Fund. The services assistance. In some cases,CDBG funds can be used Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund was for public facilities that will serve neighborhoods that are established to account for financing and rehabilitation of predominantly low- and moderate-income households. ci homes and government structures. Financing is provided by Finally,CDBG funding can be used for economic development a- cu Federal Housing and Urban Development.The use of CDBG projects that will benefit income-qualified households. a funds is discussed in the subsequent Grant Funding section. fD The City's CDBG funding represents a significant funding Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund.This fund source that could be available to implement the Specific Plan. accounts for subsidies received on behalf of low-to moderate- However,projects in Downtown would have to compete with income families.Financing is provided by Federal Housing and other eligible projects citywide. Urban Development and a portion of tax increment revenue from the former redevelopment project area property. Active Transportation Program Although California eliminated redevelopment, remaining The Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the State funds can still be used to incentivize the development of Department of Transportation (Caltrans) consolidates affordable housing in the Specific Plan area. existing federal and state transportation programs,including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle General Special Revenue. This fund was established to Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to account for receipts and disbursements of special revenues School (SR2S) into a single program with a focus, making required to be segregated from the general fund revenues. California a national leader in active transportation.The ATP These are primarily development impact fees and park in is administered by Caltrans as a competitive grant program. lieu fees, which are discussed in the previous Developer The purpose of the ATP is to encourage increased use of Contributions section. active modes of transportation by achieving the following Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts. This fund goals: accounts for the activities of landscape maintenance • Increase the proportion of biking and walking trips assessment districts. The landscape maintenance • Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users assessment districts collect assessments to pay for • Advance the active transportation efforts of regional landscape maintenance in the assessment area. Although agencies to achieve greenhouse gas(GHG) reduction there are several such districts in the city,there are none in goals the Specific Plan area.The potential to establish a landscape • Enhance public health maintenance district is discussed in the previous Special • Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in Funding Districts section. the benefits of the program • Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many Grant Funding types of active transportation users There is a wide range of grants from state and federal agencies and from foundations and non-profit organizations. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Several grant programs have the potential to provide funding Communities Program to implement the Specific Plan. These are described briefly The California Strategic Growth Council Affordable Housing below. Other grant programs with limited potential to fund and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program provides implementation are listed at the end of this section. grants and affordable housing loans for infill,transit-oriented development, and infrastructure activities. Projects must Community Development Block Grants demonstrate how they support reduction of greenhouse gas Redding is an entitlement community and,as such,it receives emissions by increasing accessibility of housing,employment a direct allocation of annual CDBG funding. In general,CDBG centers, and key destinations via low-carbon transportation funding is intended to benefit low-and moderate-income options resulting in fewer vehicle miles travelled. households. Typical uses include housing and other social 79 Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Other Grant Programs The California Department of Housing and Community • State Highway Operation and Protection Program Development Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) program (SHOPP),Caltrans provides grants for the new construction and rehabilitation • State Transportation Improvement Program(STIP), Q of infrastructure that supports higher-density affordable and Caltrans and Shasta Regional Transportation Agency t mixed-income housing in locations designated as infill. (SRTA) U • Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Veterans Housing and Homelessness (EAA) Programs, U.S. Economic Development Adminis- Prevention Program tration(EDA) The Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention(VHHP) program provides grants for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable multi-family IMPLEMENTATION housing for veterans and their families to allow veterans to q access and maintain housing stability. ACTION PLAN The major driver of implementing the Specific Plan is new Land and Water Conservation Fund development that is consistent with the Plan, its vision, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide and its development standards and regulations. In many funding for the acquisition or development of land to cases, however, public projects and programs are needed to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health supplement and entice the new development. This section and wellness of Californians. The funding can be used for describes major public projects and programs. acquisition and development of new parks or to provide a recreational/active transportation trail corridor that The implementation action plan matrix on the following connects neighborhoods to workplaces,schools,homes,and pages organizes projects and programs according to the four other recreational opportunities. sections of the Specific Plan vision: • Create Vibrant Public Space Urban Greening Grant Program • California voters passed the Safe Drinking Water, Water Prioritize a Pedestrian First Environment • Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Encourage the Right Mix of Land Uses and Urban Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) on November Design Improvements 7, 2006. Among its provisions, the bond authorized the • Enhance the Cultural District Legislature to appropriate $70 million for urban greening Each implementation measure has a title and a brief projects and plans that reduce energy consumption, description. The table identifies relevant goals and policies, conserve water, improve air and water quality, and provide the party primarily responsible for implementing the other community benefits. These funds assist entities in measure, and the general time frame. Finally, the table developing a master urban greening plan that will ultimately provides a rough order-of-magnitude cost estimate (when result in projects to help the State meet its environmental available or applicable) and identifies the types of funding goals and create healthy communities. These funds assist sources that might be used. entities preserve,enhance,increase or establish community green areas such as urban forests, open spaces, wetlands, It is worth noting that over time,as the Plan is implemented, and community spaces (e.g., community gardens).The goal priorities may change,and new funding sources may become is for these greening projects to incrementally create more available or existing ones may expire. The implementation viable and sustainable communities throughout the state. action plan is not intended to be set in stone, and the City should periodically revisit the Plan and make appropriate changes. ®i Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE PLAN MEASURE DESCRIPTION PARTY TIMING RESOURCES GOAL OR TITLE (SUPPORTING STRATEGY PARTY) n) CREATE VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACE u UD-C2 Public Art Continue the Art in Public Places Community Ongoing Estimated Cost:TBD; Program and collaborate with Services Potential Funding Sources: developers to provide public art special funding districts, on new development projects. development impact fees,and development exactions. LU-C3, Activities and Collaborate with downtown Community Ongoing Potential Funding Sources: LU-C4, Events civic groups and organizations to Services special funding districts, LU-05, develop and implement a plan private contributions,special ED-12 to program activities and special revenue funds,and general events in the Plan area. fund. LU-B3 Pocket Parks, Develop several publicly Developers Ongoing Potential Funding Sources: Plazas,and accessible open spaces in the special funding districts, Parklets form of pocket parks,plazas,and development impact fees,and parklets. development exactions. LU-C1, Maintenance Conduct a feasibility study to Community 2018 Estimated Feasibility Study CPW-Al, Program assess the potential to establish Services and Cost:$50,000 to$100,000; ED-3 a Downtown Landscaping and Public Works Estimated Ongoing Operation Lighting Maintenance district, and Maintenance Costs:TBD; Business Improvement District, or similar mechanism,to Potential Funding Sources: fund ongoing operation and special funding districts, maintenance of the public realm. special revenue funds,and general fund. LU-C2 Downtown Conduct a feasibility study to Community 2019 Estimated Cost:$25,000 to Open Space determine the potential for Services and $50,000; Development establishing a development Public Works Potential Funding Sources: Fund impact fee or other ongoing special funding districts, revenue source to fund development impact fees, acquisition,development,and development exactions, operation and maintenance of special revenue funds,and open space,plazas,and parks in general fund. the Plan area;put in to practice revenue sources found to be feasible. LU-B1, Town Square Identify and acquire a site Community As funding is Estimated development cost: LU-B2 Park for a new Town Square Park; Services and available $2-3.5 million; develop the site as an urban Public Works Estimated O&M cost:$25,000 park;program activities and host to$100,000 per year; events on an ongoing basis. Potential Funding Sources: special funding districts, development impact fees, development exactions, special revenue funds,and general fund. UD-B5 Sidewalk Dining Review the Sidewalk Dining Development 2018 Staff time Municipal Ordinance and revise Services as appropriate. Table continues on following page. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE PLAN MEASURE DESCRIPTION PARTY TIMING RESOURCES GOAL OR TITLE (SUPPORTING STRATEGY PARTY) a PRIORITIZE A PEDESTRIAN-FIRST ENVIRONMENT t U CPW-Goal 1 Signal Timing Adjust signal timing along Pine Public Works 2018 Potential Funding Sources: CPW-Goal 2 and California streets to reduce (Caltrans) use of existing budgeted speeds to 25 MPH or less. funds. CPW-Goal 1 Road Diets on Reduce street widths from four Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:$2,250,000; CPW-Goal 2 Low-Volume lanes to two or three lanes over time as Potential Funding Sources: Streets (road diets)and add angle funding is special funding districts, striping,planters,and pavement available development impact fees, treatment to slow traffic and development exactions, allow for implementation of special revenue funds,and improved bike and pedestrian general fund. spaces for South Street,from Court Street to East Street and Shasta Street,from Court Street to California Street. UD-05, Pedestrian Install curb extensions,signal Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:$5,000,000; CPW-A4, Safety and modifications,and high-visibility (Caltrans and over time as Potential Funding Sources: CPW-C2 Traffic Calming crosswalks. Developers) funding is special funding districts, available development impact fees, development exactions, special revenue funds,and general fund. UD-C3, Shared Space Reconfigure alleys and Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:$4,800,000; CPW-A6 Alleys provide lighting,landscaping, (Developers) over time as Potential Funding Sources: and common spaces for the funding is special funding districts, California-Market and Market- available development impact fees, Pine alleys. development exactions, special revenue funds,and general fund. CPW-B1, Bicycle Action Various projects to develop, Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:$9,699,500; CPW-B2, Plan upgrade,and improve bicycle (Caltrans) over time as Potential Funding Sources: CPW-B3, trails and lanes in the Plan area. funding is grants,special funding CPW-B4 available districts,development impact fees,special revenue funds, and general fund. CPW-C1, Bus Stop Install bus stop improvements RABA Completed Estimated Cost:$660,000; CPW-C3 Improvements and put into practice a real-time (Developers) over time as Potential Funding Sources: passenger information system. funding is special funding districts, available development impact fees, development exactions,and special revenue funds. CPW-B3 Bus Route Implement a new fixed route to RABA 5 to 10 years Estimated Cost:$450,000; Expansion provide additional circulation Potential Funding Sources: around the Downtown area and special revenue funds and to/from the Turtle Bay area. user fees. Table continues on following page. ® Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE PLAN MEASURE DESCRIPTION PARTY TIMING RESOURCES GOAL OR TITLE (SUPPORTING STRATEGY PARTY) n, CPW-D1, Parking Action To be determined by a separate Public Works TBD Estimated Cost:$31,670,000; CPW-D2, Plan Downtown Parking Strategy. CPW-D3, Potential Funding Sources: special funding districts, v CPW-D4, development impact fees, CPW-D5, development exactions, CPW-D6, CPW-D8, special revenue funds,and CPW-D9, general fund. CPW-D10, CPW-Dll, CPW-D12 UD-Cl Outdoor Lighting Improve outdoor pedestrian- Public Works and Completed Estimated Cost:TBD; scale lighting along Pedestrian Redding Electric over time as Potential Funding Sources: Priority Routes in Downtown. Utility funding is special revenue funds,and available special funding districts. UD-E2 Solar Panel Conduct a feasibility study to Public Works and 2020 Estimated Cost:TBD; Carports assess the potential to establish Redding Electric Potential Funding Sources: a program to subsidize or finance Utility special revenue funds. the installation of solar panel carports in City-owned parking lots. CPW-Al, Streetscape Design,install,and maintain Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:TBD; CPW-A5 Improvements streetscape improvements for: (Caltrans) over time as Potential Funding Sources: California Street"Downtown funding is grants,special funding Bicycle Loop";Yuba Street available districts,development impact "Riverside Bicycle Loop";Shasta fees,development exactions, Street;Placer Street;and South special revenue funds,and Street. general fund. ENCOURAGE THE RIGHT MIX OF LAND USES AND URBAN DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS LU-Al, Business Continue to make Plan area Development Commencing Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Development businesses aware of business Services in 2018 and use of existing budgeted LU-A4, development services and ongoing resources. LU-A5, training opportunities. LU-A6, Collaborate with the UD-B1, Northeastern California UD-B4, Small Business Development UD-B5, Center—Shasta Cascade and UD-B7, other economic development ED-4 partner organizations to provide business development services and training to retail,dining, entertainment and office-based businesses in the Plan area. LU-Al, Retail Develop a retail improvement Development 2018 Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Improvement and development guide for both Services use of existing budgeted LU-A4, and existing and potential Downtown resources. LU-A5, Development business owners. ED-11 Guide Table continues on following page. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE PLAN MEASURE DESCRIPTION PARTY TIMING RESOURCES GOAL OR TITLE (SUPPORTING STRATEGY PARTY) Qu LU-B1, Business Convene discussions with Development Commencing Potential Funding Sources: LU-B2, Improvement the Redding Chamber of Services in 2018 and use of existing budgeted r LU-B4, District Commerce,Viva Downtown,and ongoing resources. U LU-C4, other stakeholders regarding LU-05, the formation of a Business UD-C1, Improvement District(business- UD-C2, based or property-based). UD-C4, CPWA1, CPW-A4, CPW-A5, CPW-A7, CPW-A8, CPW-D10, CPW-E1, CPW-E2, CPW-E5, CPW-E6, CPW-E7, ED-1, ED-2, E D-3 ED-7, Downtown Work with existing Downtown Development Commencing Estimated Cost:TBD; ED-9, Business businesses,the Redding Chamber Services in 2018 and Potential Funding Sources: ED-10 Association of Commerce,Viva Downtown, ongoing grants,special funding and other stakeholders to districts,and general fund. determine the best way to establish and staff a Downtown business association and support the establishment and operation of this business association. Engage with existing businesses to extend and organize consistent business hours in Downtown. Work with the Downtown business association to establish and implement a marketing and public relations strategy for Downtown Redding. LU-Al, Business Periodically conduct public Development Commencing Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Start-Ups workshops to introduce Services in 2019 and use of existing budgeted LU-A4, individuals interested in opening ongoing resources. LU-A5, a new business in Downtown ED-5 Redding to the business start-up services and assistance available through various public agencies and non-profit organizations. LU-Al, Development Establish a regular process to Development Commencing Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Feasibility meet with real estate brokers Services in 2019 and use of existing budgeted LU-A4, and developers to understand ongoing resources. LU-A5, changing market dynamics ED-13 and regulatory challenges and to promote development and redevelopment in the Plan area. LU-Al, Sites and Work with real estate brokers to Development Commencing Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Buildings develop,maintain,and publicize Services in 2019 and use of existing budgeted LU-A4, Inventory an inventory of available sites ongoing resources. LU-A5, and buildings in the Plan area. ED-16 Table continues on following page. COO Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLE PLAN MEASURE PARTY DESCRIPTION TIMING RESOURCES GOAL OR TITLE (SUPPORTING STRATEGY PARTY) a LU-Al, Incentives Continue to provide development Development Development Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, fee credits for redevelopment Services,Redding fee credits, use of existing budgeted (D LU-A4, in the Plan area.Conduct a Electric Utility and ongoing; resources. LU-A5, feasibility study to assess the Public Works feasibility ••••! LU-C1, potential to institute special study 2020 LU-C2, electricity rates as an incentive ED-14 to attract desired types of development and businesses. UD-B6 Facade Program Establish a program to provide Development As funding is Estimated Cost:$50,000 to small low-cost loans for facade Services available $100,000; rehabilitations. Potential Funding Sources: grants,special revenue funds, and general fund. LU-Al, Business Collaborate with other economic Development As funding is Potential Funding Sources: LU-A3, Finance development agencies and non- Services available grants and use of existing LU-A4, profits to establish and operate budgeted resources. LU-A5, a gap-financing and micro- ED-8 loan program for Downtown businesses. ED-17 Plan Update Every three to five years,evaluate Development Every three Potential Funding Sources: and update,if necessary,the Services to five years use of existing budgeted Specific Plan development resources. standards and use regulations to continue attracting private sector investment in the Plan area. ED-11 Fiber Internet The City Council authorized City Manager, Commencing The Northeastern California Utility Service staff to work with Council Redding Electric in 2018 Connect Consortium Member McElvain to develop Utility and Public (state-funded organization the network design and conduct Works affiliated with Chico State market analysis regarding University)and Broadband the implementation of a new USA(division of the National fiber internet utility service Telecommunications and for commercial and residential Information Administration) customers in the Downtown have offered to assist the City pilot service area for Council with this effort at no cost. consideration. ENHANCE THE CULTURAL DISTRICT CPW-D7, Wayfinding Continue to implement and Public Works As funding is Estimated Cost:$750,000; CPW-E1, improve the public signage (Caltrans) available CPW-E2, program in the Plan area. Potential Funding Sources: CPW-E5, special funding districts, CPW-E6, development impact fees, CPW-E7, development exactions, CPW-E8 special revenue funds,and general fund. CWP-A4 Market Street Reconstruct Market,Butte,and Public Works Completed Estimated Cost:$9,000,000; Promenade Yuba streets;install pedestrian (Caltrans and over time as Potential Funding Sources: Action Plan improvements,lighting,and Developers) funding is grants,special funding other streetscape improvements. available districts,development impact fees,development exactions, special revenue funds,and general fund. Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update 4 g g • .... ,i y 4 ,;•••,,'''' . " V E-,„:`,--......_•:••- As. .AIL.* 'v..,,... is . . • .. . •:•• A ilr ;it, .4 iti. " '..x'-' . • 0." '1 -'.;!. 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A* - i':':: -- ),,.. - - .,i :, .,:'''Z',.•/••:, D _0 0_ Appendix General Plan Goals and Policies Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update x a Q n Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update Appendix A: General Plan Goals and Policies California law requires a specific plan to be consistent with the General Plan of the adopting locality.To ensure consistency with the General Plan, a review was done of the existing General Plan for any relevant goals and policies.This review revealed the Specific Plan and the General Plan to be complementary and consistent. 1 .1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN ELEMENT The Community Development and Design Element of the City of Redding General Plan most directly relates to the Downtown Redding Specific Plan area. It includes guidance on development within specific focus areas of the city, one of which is the Downtown Focus Area.The General Plan is consistent with the direction of the Specific Plan and states that Downtown should present a more urban character than the rest of the City and have taller buildings constructed close to the street to contribute to its urban feel,to distinguish it from other commercial districts, and to help provide an urban "heart"for the City.The General Plan also includes the following goals and policies that specifically affect Downtown: Policy CDD8B: Provide Downtown "gateway"treatments at appropriate locations. Policy CDD8C: Link special community facilities, parks, and other uses to and through the Downtown by establishing clear, convenient, and attractive pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle connections. Policy CDD9A: Encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of historically or architecturally significant districts, buildings, and structures. Policy CDD10E: Establish incentives for medium-to high-density, mixed-use developments, where appropriate, with emphasis on Downtown and in the "Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay" Districts. Policy CDD11H: Locate multiple-family housing throughout the community, but especially near transportation corridors, Downtown, major commercial areas, and neighborhood commercial areas. Goal CDD13(preface): Maintain a careful balance between attracting new businesses and protecting the economic vitality of other parts of Redding, particularly the Downtown area. Goal CDD19: Have building setback and heights reflect the role and character of the various districts of the City. Policy CDD19B: Utilize Figure 1-5...to establish the appropriate locations for"mid-rise"and "high-rise" buildings in the community. High-rise buildings are only appropriate in the Downtown core area. PLACEWORKS 1 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES 1.1 .1 DOWNTOWN FOCUS AREA The Community Development and Design Element includes the Downtown Focus Area which is consistent with the Specific Plan Update and: 1. Encourages redevelopment in the area to establish Downtown as the office, entertainment, government, and cultural center of the City. 2. Ensures that ample land is available Downtown for multiple-family development. 3. Establishes Downtown as an active, pedestrian-oriented district. The General Plan directs development in the Downtown Focus Area as follows: • Encourage a modern and distinctive Downtown that is the social,governmental, office, and cultural center of the community, while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. • The most intense,tallest, and most interesting buildings in Redding should be located in and around the Downtown Core. • Buildings can take many forms;the preferred Downtown development type is a mix of retail,office, and residential uses.Stand-alone office and residential buildings are also allowed. • Encourage development in the Downtown area to include a mix of mid-rise and high-rise office buildings. Mid-rise buildings include up to 75 feet of habitable floors above the ground;they are appropriate in the area that rings the Downtown Core.This height will typically accommodate six- story buildings. No height limits should be established for downtown high-rise buildings. • Downtown Redding should be a place for pedestrians first and automobiles second. • Instead of setting buildings far back from the street, they should be close to the street. • Instead of buildings being far apart,they should be close together and continuous. • Ground-floor uses should be active, including retail, restaurants, and entertainment. • Because of the desire to establish a strong pedestrian orientation in Downtown, buildings should be designed so that people are protected from the weather by using overhangs, shade structures, and canopy trees. • Buildings should be designed to encourage mid-block pedestrian circulation by utilizing and improving existing alleyways. • Buildings should have several doors for people to enter shops and businesses instead of a few doors with large expanses of blank walls. • The ground floors of buildings should have clear windows so that inside activity is visible to people on the street, rather than mirrored glass or opaque walls. • Building designs should allow for display windows and other areas of interest to encourage pedestrians to walk around and shop. 2 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES • Public spaces should be considered as an integral element of the design of taller buildings, particularly high-rise structures. • To create the desired pedestrian atmosphere, on-street parking will be retained Downtown. • Only limited amounts of parking should be located on individual lots. • Most parking will be clustered in common lots or structures. • When parking structures are developed,they should include retail frontages on the ground floor. • Parking garages without retail frontage have the same impact as large block walls—neither presents a pedestrian orientation. Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines The following are the Development Guidelines for the Downtown Focus Area: Dl. Ensure that new development is consistent with,and furthers the goals of the Downtown Redding Specific Plan. a. Encourage high-rise office building developers to provide space for retail businesses to locate in the ground floors of buildings located in the commercial areas of the Downtown Core. b. Encourage development in the Downtown area to include a mix of mid-rise and high-rise office buildings, consistent with Goal CDD19 and Figure 1-6. Encourage mid-rise and high-rise buildings in the Core area to include a mix of commercial and residential uses. c. Develop Downtown entry features at strategic locations. d. Facilitate redevelopment of the Union Pacific property into a unified, mixed-use and/or cultural/entertainment complex which features ample public amenities and attractive streetscapes. e. Residential density should not be limited in the Downtown Core f. Promote development of garden apartment-type development north and east of the Pine Street School; recognize the potential of the school to be the hub of neighborhood activity. (Note:the area north of the Pine Street School is no longer included in the Specific Plan boundary;there is one block east of the Pine Street School that remains in the Specific Plan boundary that is developed with two-story multi-family residential on 50 percent of the block. The promotion of garden apartments is still encouraged through the underlying zoning.) g. Allow outdoor uses, such as restaurant seating,flower sales, and similar activities on private property and, where appropriate, on public property. 1 .2 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The following circulation goals and policies from the General Plan are especially relevant to Downtown Redding and reinforced in this Specific Plan Update. PLACEWORKS 3 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Goal T1: Provide safe, efficient, and comfortable routes for walking, bicycling, and public transportation to increase use of these modes of transportation, enable convenient and active travel as part of daily activities, and meet the needs of all users of the streets. Policy T1A: Ensure that multimodal infrastructure improves transportation choices for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation riders of all ages and abilities and that all users are considered and included in the planning, design, approval, construction, and operation of new streets, and the alteration and maintenance phases of existing streets. Goal TS: Coordinate transportation and land use planning;protect existing and planned land uses from transportation-related conflicts;promote multi-modal transportation options. Policy T5A: Establish . . . peak-hour LOS standards...that reflect the special circumstances of various areas of the community. . .. Use LOS "D"—"tolerable delays"—for the Downtown area where vitality, activity, and pedestrian and transit use are primary goals. Goal T6: Use transportation systems to reinforce the urban land use pattern of Downtown. Policy T6A: Retain alleys in the Downtown area to provide pedestrian circulation and convenient service access to local businesses. Policy T6B: Establish motorized and/or non-motorized transportation linkages to connect Downtown Redding to the Park Marina, Turtle Bay, and Civic Center areas;augment the transit system to establish frequent and convenient access to these destination areas. Goal T8: Ensure interagency and regional coordination with regard to transportation planning and improvements. Goal T10: Provide an attractive, safe,and continuous system of sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities. Policy T10A: Provide pedestrian-oriented features,such as benches, enhanced landscape,and trash receptacles, in commercial areas, particularly in the Downtown and Park Marina areas. Policy T10E: Develop and implement a program to identify, prioritize, and fund the retrofitting of existing intersections that do not currently have ADA accessible ramps at the street corners. Policy T1OF: Require all new or renovated pedestrian facilities to be of a sufficient width to ensure pedestrian comfort and safety and to accommodate the special needs of the physically disabled. Policy T1OG: Restrict speed limits in residential neighborhoods, Downtown, and other areas of the City where pedestrian activities are strongly encouraged to reduce the potential for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. Goal T11: Ensure that sufficient, well-designed, and convenient on-street and off-street parking facilities are provided to serve land uses throughout the City. 4 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Policy T11A: Maintain adequate on-street and public off-street parking areas within the Downtown area to meet ongoing parking demands. Policy T11C: Pursue funding options and strategies for the construction and maintenance of shared- parking facilities/structures Downtown. Policy T11D: Establish maximum and minimum standards for parking spaces in transit corridors and Downtown to promote use of alternate modes. Policy T128: Incorporate facilities suitable for bicycle use in the design of interchanges, intersections, and other street-improvements/maintenance projects. Policy T12E Install bicycle parking in the Downtown area and at City parks, civic buildings, and other community centers. Policy T13E Provide attractive, well-lighted, comfortable, and protected waiting areas for bus passengers. Goal T15: Encourage maximum availability and use of both freight and passenger rail service. Policy T15A Support efforts to establish convenient rail transit service between Redding and the Sacramento area. Policy T158 Encourage the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Amtrak to increase passenger service by expanding rail schedules to include a greater number of stops and range of connection times and by providing safe and comfortable station facilities. Policy T16A Provide for additional grade-separated railroad crossings at South Bonnyview Road and in the Downtown area. The Redding General Plan and the Downtown Redding Transportation Plan (DRTP) recognize the importance of creating a balanced transportation system.The Specific Plan establishes a land use pattern Downtown to support the balance between modes of transportation and prioritizes the recommendations outlined in the DRIP for implementation. 1 .3 NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT Both the Redding General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan realize the importance of integrating the natural and built environments.The following natural resource goals and policies are especially relevant to Downtown Redding and reinforced in this Specific Plan Update.. Goal NR1: Minimize soil erosion and sedimentation problems resulting from development activities; improve the quality of stormwater runoff. PLACEWORKS 5 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Goal NR7: Recognize the aesthetic and biological values of oak woodlands and other natural vegetation. Policy NR7A: Promote existing native oaks, especially valley oaks, by establishing standards for the design of development projects. The preservation of stands of trees within developments is preferred over the preservation of individual trees, with the exception of special-status species and heritage trees. Goal NR12 Protect and enhance historical and culturally significant resources within the planning area. Policy NR12C: Encourage public and private efforts to identify, preserve, protect and/or restore historic buildings, structures, landmarks, and important cultural resources. 1 .4 HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT The Specific Plan directly supports the Health and Safety goals through proposed Downtown land use patterns, development standards, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.The following Health and Safety goals and policies are especially relevant to Downtown Redding and reinforced in this Specific Plan Update. Goal HS5: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community. Policy HS5B: Continue a departmentwide expansion of community-oriented policing services and activities that are responsive to citizens'needs. Goal HS6—Reduce the potential for criminal activity and vandalism through proper site design and land use planning. Policy H6A: Encourage innovative site planning and design to deter criminal activity in new development. 1 .5 RECREATION ELEMENT The Specific Plan addresses natural and recreational amenities in Downtown.The following goals and policies of the General Plan are reinforced by the Specific Plan Update. Goal R1: Recognize the Sacramento River as the backbone of the City's park system. Policy R1C: Plan and implement a public trail along the Sacramento River that also provides connections, where feasible,to school facilities and other destination points. Goal R3: Preserve and enhance Redding's historic and cultural heritage in the process of park development. 6 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Policy R3A: Protect and enhance historically significant structures and resources located in park and open-space lands. Policy R3B: Ensure that park-development and parkland-acquisition proposals consider potential impacts to historical or archaeological resources and minimize or eliminate those impacts to the fullest extent possible. Policy R3C: Integrate historic resources into park developments where possible. Goal R4: Provide a minimum of ten acres of developed parkland per 1,000 population and a broad range of facility types. Policy R4J: Increase the acreage and quality of developed park facilities by placing a priority on: • Building out existing Large Neighborhood and/or Community parks that are underdeveloped. ■ Encouraging developers of large residential projects to dedicate land and build out park sites. ■ Encouraging community-based park improvements such as gifts or community-improvement projects. • Coordinating improvements and programs with nonprofit organizations, schools, other agencies, and private-sector providers to avoid duplication of facilities and programs. Policy R4L: Pursue the acquisition of surplus federal, state, and local lands,where appropriate,to meet present and future park and recreation needs. Goal R5: Ensure that new development contributes to the park, recreation, and improved open- space needs of the City. Policy R5B: Continue to require developers of residential property to contribute park sites or pay in- lieu fees at the maximum rate allowed by state law. Policy R5C: Provide a partial credit toward in-lieu fees, parkland dedication requirements, and/or park development fees for: • Construction of private recreation facilities, improved open-space areas,and parks. ■ Recreational amenities constructed within existing public park facilities or schools where a long- term,joint-use agreement is in effect. ■ Private development of new public parks. Policy R5D:Adjust parkland in-lieu fees regularly to reflect current land value. Goal R6: Create an awareness that recreational programs and park facilities serve a community- safety need. Provide a mix of recreation programs and park facilities that appeals to all age, economic, social, and ethnic groups in the community. Policy R6B: Explore the creation of recreation-based programs and park facilities in conjunction with law enforcement,schools, local colleges, and community groups that address current social concerns for youth violence, crime,and drug problems. PLACEWORKS 7 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Goal R10: Establish adequate funding mechanisms to implement the facility and program needs identified in this element. Policy R10A: Adjust park-development fees regularly to reflect current park-development costs. Policy R1OB: Explore innovative means of financing new facilities and maintaining existing and future parks such as the creation of a park and recreation district or similar measure. Policy R1OC: Establish an "Adopt a Park" program to encourage volunteer groups, service clubs, and other members of the private sector to assist with the development and maintenance of park and recreation facilities. If ongoing maintenance is an issue, innovative ways of providing this service need exploration and should not prohibit development of these park and recreation facilities.Goal R11: Promote and facilitate development of a citywide recreational trail system. Policy R11A: Utilize the trail system plan of the Parks,Trails and Open Space Master Plan to locate future trails. In general, the trail system should: ■ Focus on linking neighborhoods to other land uses and significant destination points within the community. • Separate bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicular traffic and pedestrian facilities from bicycle facilities, whenever feasible. ■ Provide continuous trail connections, including a looped system around the City. Policy R11B: Continue development of the Sacramento River Trail to establish a common and continuous thread along the river corridor, connecting recreational, educational, cultural, commercial, and residential areas/uses. Policy R11E: Design bicycle and trail systems in a manner that protects the privacy and security of adjacent land uses, allows for easy maneuvering,and promotes user safety. Goal R13: Reduce the prevalence of vandalism and increase the level of safety in park facilities and open-space lands. Policy R13A: Plan for safe and secure park and recreation areas. Policy R13B: Incorporate security lighting and other design features within park and recreation facilities to reduce vandalism and improve user safety,while protecting surrounding residential uses from excessive light and glare. Policy R13C: Consider providing park hosts for all larger parks. Policy R13D: Establish a policy of zero tolerance for vandalism. 1 .6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT The Specific Plan Update is in line with the goals and policies of the Economic Development Element.The following General Plan goals and policies are reinforced by the Specific Plan Update. 8 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Policy EDI.: Support public and private efforts to create viable incubator projects and other appropriate programs. Goal ED2: Facilitate the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Goal ED3: Utilize economic incentives in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that their use will result in substantial benefits to the residents of the City. Policy ED3A: Utilize City-sponsored incentives for those businesses that demonstrate a long-term commitment to the community. Policy ED3B: Ensure that City-sponsored incentives provided will result in a net economic benefit for the City and its residents. Goal ED4: Preserve and enhance the community assets and character which make the community an attractive area to live in, work in, and invest in. Policy ED4A: Develop and implement plans for enhancement of educational,cultural, and recreational facilities for the City that attract visitors and improve the quality of life for residents, such as: • Adding to the existing and proposed trails network • Expanding existing and adding new community parks. • Integrating public art into the life of the community. • Providing a full-service library. • Facilitating community events,such as MarketFest, Kool April Nites, Redding Jazz Festival, and similar events. Policy ED4B: Develop multiuse, public-assembly facilities in support of the conventions and hospitality industry and as a means of enhancing the cultural level of the community and the quality of life. Goal ED6: Maintain and expand Redding's influence as a regional retail trade center. Policy ED6B: Encourage proposal for major shopping, specialty retail, cultural, entertainment,tourism, and convention facilities that are regional in scope and which will strengthen Redding's position as the North State hub for these activities. Goal ED6: Establish the Downtown as a vibrant, healthy city core that serves as the City's social, cultural, and specialty retail center. Policy ED6A: Facilitate the revitalization and redevelopment of the Downtown Redding core. Policy ED6B: Preserve and enhance historic structures that contribute to the unique character of Downtown and add to the Downtown pedestrian retail attraction. PLACEWORKS 9 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Policy ED6C: Explore the feasibility of assuming responsibility for portions of the state highway system in Downtown. Policy ED6D: Facilitate additional attractions and amenities that bring people Downtown, including restaurants, local shopping,festivals/special events, and entertainment. Policy ED6E: Encourage retail diversity, including the establishment of small specialty retail shops in the Downtown and Park Marina Drive areas. Policy ED6F: Facilitate and promote the expansion of cultural and entertainment opportunities Downtown that will attract retail customers during non-peak hours. Policy ED6G: Encourage Shasta College, Simpson University, Chico State University,and other institutions to conduct evening classes Downtown to expand retailing opportunities into the evening hours. 1 .7 HOUSING ELEMENT The following goals and policies from the General Plan's Housing Element are consistent with and reinforced by the Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update. Goal H2: Facilitate the creation of new affordable housing opportunities. Policy H2C: In accordance with state law, provide density bonuses and other incentives as cost-saving development concessions to encourage the private development of affordable housing. Policy H2F: Ensure that adequate residentially classified lands at all density levels are identified on the General Plan Diagram and zoned appropriately to meet existing and projected housing needs. Policy H2H: Promote infill development where adequate public services exist. Goal H3: Support creative reuse of existing facilities and land. Policy H3A: Support opportunities and partnerships that leverage outside resources, along with public funds,to accomplish reuse/redevelopment. Policy H3C: Use redevelopment powers or other appropriate mechanisms to acquire and/or assemble sites for residential purposes. Policy H5B: Encourage and promote the development of projects that leverage housing funds into needed public improvements and infrastructure.Where feasible,these efforts should help facilitate mixed-use and economic development objectives of the General Plan. Goal H6: Identify and address the housing needs of special population groups within the community. 10 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Goal H8: Provide opportunities for energy conservation in new and existing residences. Policy H8B: Seek opportunities to broaden energy-conservation programs to include retrofit of existing residences. 1 .8 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT The Specific Plan Update is in accordance with the goals and policies of the Public Facilities and Services Element in the General Plan.The following goals and policies are specifically reinforced in the Specific Plan Update: Goal PF1: Ensure that adequate public services and facilities are available to support development in an efficient and orderly manner. Policy PF2B: Provide police facilities(including patrol and other vehicles, necessary equipment, and support personnel) sufficient to maintain the City's standards for law enforcement services. Policy PF2D: Consider using developer impact fees to finance a portion of police facilities. Goal PF3: Create and maintain efficient police administration facilities. Policy PF11C: Reconstruct existing streets as appropriate to comply with current design standards, when funding becomes available. Such improvements may include, but are not limited to: paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, signage, landscaping, lighting, raised medians, bikeways, and bus pullouts. Goal PF15: Maintain a public park and recreation system suited to the needs of Redding residents and visitors. Policy PF15B: Work with developers to provide public and private parks and open space (as appropriate) in new neighborhoods. Policy PF15E: Develop a funding mechanism to cover the cost of maintaining future parks and recreational facilities on an ongoing basis. Goal PF18: Provide facilities and amenities that enhance the unique character of Downtown Redding and support its role as the heart of the community. Policy PF18A: Establish the following thresholds for Downtown facilities: • Program the development of a public parking structure(s) in Downtown Redding when existing on-street and off-street parking facilities reach 85 percent of capacity during regular business hours(8AM to 5PM)on an ongoing basis. Policy PF18B: Pursue the acquisition and construction of a major public gathering space of at least 60,000 square feet in a prominent location in Downtown Redding.The space shall be designed as a public square with benches, landscape areas, and fountains/public art. PLACEWORKS 11 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF REDDING GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Policy PF18C: Program necessary storm-drainage improvements needed for the Downtown area. Policy PF18D: Identify potential locations for public parking facilities and purse the acquisition of land as sites become available. Policy PF18E: Implement the adopted Specific Plan for Downtown Redding. Policy PF20A: Determine the demand for new public facilities created by new development as compared to the demand for new facilities created by the community as a whole. Based on the results, determine the"fair share"of the financial contributions that are appropriate for both the community at large and new development. Policy PF20B: Prepare an updated impact fee ordinance that requires new development to pay its"fair share"of the cost to building needed facility improvements. Facilities to be considered include, but are not limited to: public safety, parks, streets and intersections,water treatment and distribution,sewage collection and wastewater treatment, storm drainage, transit, and electric facilities. 1 .9 AIR QUALITY ELEMENT The General Plan includes a chapter on air quality.The Element's Goal 2:Reduce motor vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled and increase average vehicle ridership, and supporting policies 17-28 address multimodal guidelines and improvements, increased mixed-use development and density,and funding for such improvements as effective methods to improve air quality.This goal and policies are specifically reinforced in the Specific Plan Update. 12 rD Q Appendix CPTED Design Guidelines Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update m x_ C a Q Q Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING APPENDIX B: CPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES Appendix B: CPTED Design Guidelines The concept of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to create safer, more vibrant, and active environments using a variety of community design strategies aimed at reducing opportunities for crime and the fear of crime and increasing opportunities for social interaction and activity, through the proper design, redesign, and effective use of the built environment.Although crime and safety issues are dynamic and complex processes that go beyond planning and design, development standards and design guidelines can help create safer environments. Five key strategies of CPTED: 1. Access Control uses design features to create boundaries between public,semi-private, and private spaces. Design features are used to provide orientation to and through a site,to deny access to private spaces,and to reduce locations where people can hide. It involves the use of design features,such as pathways, paving treatments, lighting, landscaping,fencing, signs,and other built features to guide people and vehicles through real or perceived barriers.Access control strategies can foster a safe and comfortable walking and biking environment,creating more opportunities for pedestrian activity and social interaction. 2. Natural surveillance focuses on the placement and design of physical features and the arrangement of uses to allow people engaged in their normal activity to passively observe the space around them. Natural surveillance strategies can provide a natural visual connection between residential and/or commercial and office buildings and public spaces,such as streets,common areas, parks,sidewalks, parking areas, and alleys,as well as eliminate hiding places for people engaged in criminal activity. Natural surveillance can create a perception of increased risk of detection and apprehension for potential offenders and increased safety and security for legitimate users which can lead to an increase in positive activity and "eyes on the street" Surveillance can be enhanced by the right kind of lighting that is properly designed and placed to provide adequate visibility.Although lighting's primary purpose should be nighttime visibility, thoughtful lighting can have a substantial impact on reducing the fear and incidence of crime, as well as and creating a safe, comfortable, and pedestrian-friendly environment. 3. Territorial reinforcement entails design features and physical elements which convey a sense of"active" ownership of and sense of pride for a space; these elements clearly designate between public, private, and semi-private areas.Territorial reinforcement makes it easier for people to understand and participate in an area's intended use while discouraging the perception that negative or criminal activity can be committed without detection or consequences. Unique paving patterns, artwork, signs, landscaping, lighting standards, streetscape components, and other physical elements can be installed and maintained to communicate a sense of pride and proprietorship. PLACEWORKS 1 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING APPENDIX D: CPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES 4. Management and Maintenance involves the proper administration and upkeep of buildings,walkways, landscaping, lighting,and other physical features to support and ensure the intended purpose of a space.A well maintained space indicates community pride and ownership,and a low tolerance for negative activity.Thorough and consistent maintenance creates a welcoming,vibrant,and walkable community while failure to properly manage and maintain a space indicates a lack of control to legitimate users and increased vulnerability to crime. Lack of management and maintenance will undermine the impact of other effective CPTED design strategies creating unsafe and unwelcoming spaces. 5. Activation of Space encourages strategies to activate the space with proper uses,fosters social interaction, and creates a sense of ownership and community through placemaking elements. Guidelines and standards that uphold CPTED principles are meant to assist in reducing the potential for crime incidents and help to create a safer, healthier, and more vibrant Downtown Redding. Many of the Zoning Ordinance's requirements, as well as the Development Standards and Design Guidelines in Chapter 6 of the Specific Plan,follow these CPTED strategies. CPTED involves design of physical space in the context of the needs of bona fide users of the space, the activity planned for the space, and the predictable behavior of bona fide, as well as illegitimate, users. The following Access Control guidelines are to be considered for all development within the Downtown area. 1. Place sidewalks,fencing, walls, pathways, pavement treatments, landscaping, signage, artwork, lighting, and landscaping to clearly guide the public to and through a site. 2. Install walkways in locations safe for pedestrians and use them to define pedestrian bounds. 3. Utilize signs to direct patrons to parking and entrances. 4. Install pedestrian wayfinding signage to direct movement and indicate where a person is in relation to amenities. 5. Install vehicle and bicycle wayfinding signage to direct movement to Downtown amenities. 6. Post business hours of operation in visible locations for customer safety. 7. Include directories in multi-tenant developments(residential and nonresidential)at site entrances identifying the locations of buildings, suites, apartments, and on-site landmarks, including management offices and access points. 8. Utilize plants and low fencing to direct movement and deter access to areas where people should not enter. 9. Minimize the height of parking lot and other landscape screening(shrubs or low walls)to allow a visible "window"above 3 feet and below 7 feet. 10. Design and locate entry points into a development or parking lot where the most number of users can see and access them. Provide rear access to shops if rear parking is offered. 11. Locate reception/security desk at the front of the building with open views of the street, sidewalk, and any pedestrian activity to provide active access control. 12. Improve safety behind buildings by improving lighting and limiting access with walls, fences,gates, shrubs, etc.. 2 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING APPENDIX B: CPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES 13. Use security fencing/walls with view ports or sections of wrought iron grille work to allow views into the development while restricting access. The following Natural Surveillance guidelines are to be considered for all development within the Downtown area. 1. Design and place buildings, lighting, windows, entrances and exits, parking lots, walkways,guard gates, landscaping,trees,fences or walls,signage, and any other physical feature to allow clear unobstructed views of surrounding areas. 2. On sites where restricted access is necessary, use perimeter walls/fences that allow people to see outside. In general, security gates are discouraged as they create an impression of an unwelcome community. 3. Locate the principle facade and entry to buildings towards the public right of way or off a publicly accessible courtyard to ensure pedestrian safety and retail visibility. 4. Locate activity at the front of the building, clearly visible from the outside, and positioned near the main entrance to provide open views of the street, sidewalk, parking, and passing vehicles. 5. Locate pedestrian entrances adjacent to vehicle entrances, free of hidden spaces. 6. On buildings with rear access, improve safety behind them through the use of well-lit commercial entrances and other legitimate activities that increase surveillance. 7. Entrance doors should be made as transparent as possible.The use of large glass panels is encouraged. 8. Window signs should to cover no more than 20 percent of windows. 9. Avoid creating concealed areas or blind spots. 10. Provide open views from stairways and upper story windows. 11. Locate bicycle racks in close proximity to entrances and large windows in the front of buildings with proper lighting and shelter. 12. Minimize the height of parking lot and other landscape screening(shrubs or low walls)to allow a visible "window"above 3 feet and below 7 feet. 13. Design and locate outdoor seating with adequate lighting in areas with an open view. Provide lighting that makes pedestrians more visible and provides more visibility to pedestrians. 14. Provide lighting that is even, uniform, and does not produce dark areas nor glare. 15. Illuminate areas above or near building entryways. 16. Illuminate "safe routes"with pedestrian-scale,glare-free lighting so that these become the focus of legitimate pedestrian activity and ensure lighting is not blocked by awnings or trees. 17. Improve safety behind buildings through use of adequate security lighting. 18. Utilize a white color light to allow for better color recognition and place lighting in such a way that it allows people to be recognized from 25 feet away. 19. Avoid large differences in light levels which make it hard for the human eye to adjust. PLACEWORKS 3 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING APPENDIX D: CPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES The following Territorial Reinforcement guidelines are to be considered for all development within the Downtown area. 1. Design and place physical features such as sidewalks,walls, artwork, landscaping, pavement treatments, signage, and,fencing that define and outline ownership and distinguish private areas from public spaces. 2. Define property perimeters with landscaping, decorative fencing,gates, and signs that do not block visibility. 3. Design and place physical features to direct pedestrian traffic to desired locations. 4. Clearly identify buildings with street address numbers that are a minimum height and reflective at night. 5. Install highly visible, architecturally appropriate signs that identify the interior businesses, especially for those parking in the rear and site signage marking public entry points. 6. Design and provide exterior furnishings that encourage social interaction and active use in visible areas. Conversely, do not design and place exterior furnishings that encourage unwanted loitering or gathering in areas of concealment. 7. Place ground-level front elevation of the building on the front property line and at the sidewalk edge to maintain the continuity of the "street wall." 8. Avoid setbacks from the sidewalk edge, unless for a public gathering space such as a plaza or outdoor café seating. 9. Create continuous pedestrian activity in an uninterrupted sequence by minimizing gaps between buildings. 10. Avoid parking lots that interrupt commercial space. 11. Avoid blank walls and other"dead"spaces at the ground level.Create pedestrian paseos to parking lots at the rear of buildings. 12. Use building indentations to create small pedestrian plazas along the street wall. 13. If parking lots are located at the sides of buildings or elsewhere on the site where they may be visible from the street, they should be screened from street view by low walls and/or shrubs. Screens should not be allowed to exceed three feet in height to allow visual connections for safety. Driveways should be kept to a minimal number and width as necessary for safety. 14. Where inconsistent setbacks occur along the street, plazas should be considered to make use of the space adjacent to building frontages and enliven the street frontage. 15. Plazas should be designed with unimpeded lines-of-sight to and from the public sidewalk;and physical access should be provided from the public sidewalk to plazas. 16. Plazas are encouraged to be physically and visually accessible from the public sidewalk.Security fences, walls, and entry gates should not block the sidewalk edge of the plaza or views into the plaza. At least 15 feet of building frontage should be transparent or visually penetrable to provide entry to and views into the plaza. 17. Entries to the plaza, and storefront entries within the plaza, should be designed and lighted so they do not create hiding places. 18. Visual features,such as public art or a fountain,should be incorporated in plazas to attract pedestrians. 4 DOWNTOWN REDDING SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE CITY OF REDDING APPENDIX B: CPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES 19. Plazas, including all entrances and exits, should be fully illuminated one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise to facilitate natural surveillance opportunities and to discourage illegitimate activities. Lighting should be designed to help define, order, and further develop the design concept of the space in a manner that appears welcoming to pedestrians. 20. Signage or other mechanisms may identify that the plaza is available for public use during business hours. 21. The paseo should be designed to be an integral part of the overall project and should be configured to provide straight forward access from an alley or rear parking area to the street. The incorporation of plazas into the design is highly encouraged. Business entrances are encouraged to front onto a paseo. If it is deemed that a business entrance cannot front onto a paseo, a minimum of one display window per business located along the paseo should be face onto it. 22. The paseo should incorporate landscape features, lighting,shade,textured paving, and other design elements to enhance the overall pedestrian environment and provide a high level of security, natural surveillance, and convenience. The following Management and Maintenance guidelines are to be considered for all development within the Downtown area. 1. Maintain landscaping to avoid obstructing view of windows, building address numbers, lighting, and pedestrian activity areas. 2. Maintain all trees and landscaping to allow a visible window above 3 feet and below 7 feet. 3. Maintain clean and repaired public areas including sidewalks,walkways, lighting, signage, and the right of way. 4. Maintain all public artwork, posters, signage, and other displays and remove those that are beyond their useful lives. 5. Maintain parking areas to a high standard with no potholes,trash, or graffiti. 6. Maintain neat and clean building exteriors. 7. Maintain storage areas and alleys. 8. Install attractive displays in storefront windows(including vacant stores) to avoid creating an abandoned image. 9. Set operating hours to coincide with those of neighboring businesses. 10. Encourage business associations to work together to promote shopper and business safety and the appearance of safety. PLACEWORKS 5 1 of aEo DOWNTOWN *ekk°z REDOING ' u r 0 ° SPECIFIC P '<,Foa1'' PIAN UPDATE APRIL 2018