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RESOLUTION NO. 200S - 190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND AMENDING AND RESTATING PORTIONS
OF THE REDDING GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
DESIGN ELEMENT AND THE RECREATION ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the General Plan on October 3, 2000; and
WHEREAS, several amendments to the Community Development and Design Element and Recreation Element
(Elements) are desired to ensure that their tables and figures are current and that their goals and policies
acknowledge and reflect the major General Plan initiatives that have been accomplished since adoption of the
General Plan as reflected in GP A-I-OS; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing pertaining to said amendment on October
2S, 200S, for GP A-I-08 and recommended that the City Council adopt amendments to the Elements as described
on the attached exhibits pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed pertinent documents prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and recommended that an Addendum to the General Plan
Environmental Impact Report be adopted for GP A-I-08 after consideration of all testimonial and written evidence
submitted prior to and during the aforementioned public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on GP A-I-08 on December 16, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Redding California as follows:
I. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Addendum and has determined that the actions contemplated will
not have an adverse impact on the environment.
3. The City Council hereby adopts the Addendum and the attached amendments to the General Plan for GP A-I-
08 as referred to the City Council by the Planning Commission.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Redding on the 16 Ih day of December, 2008, and was fully adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
A YES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jones
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COlJNCr!' MEMBERS: None
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND DESIGN ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION '
PURPOSE AND CONTENT
Redding is at the crossroads of evolving from a
relatively small community to a midsized city of
regional importance, Clearly, decisions the City makes
today can dramatically change the way Redding looks,
feels, and functions in the future, The policies ofthe
Community Development and Design Element will
exert a strong influence on how the City will grow and
will significantly impact the quality of life and the
City's residents, The General Plan Diagram, together
with the policies and implementation programs in this
element, will determine the location, intensity, design,
and quality of new development as well as the
preservation of those natural assets that are key to
Redding's identity, Those policies also provide the
foundation for policies in other elements of the Plan,
The two principal components ofthis element are land
use and design of our built environment.
Land Use. Land use policies and the General Plan
Diagram affect every property in the City, They
detenrune how people can use/develop their land and
what they can reasonably expect to develop next door,
down the street, or across town, They provide for
overall consistency and compatibility between land
uses and can be a determining factor on quality of life,
The policies and Diagram also have a direct bearing on
traffic, the feasibility of public transportation, and the
quality of the air. Although the General Plan Diagram
is an integral part of this element, because of its size, it
has been inserted in a folder at the end of the Policy
Document.
Community Design, Achieving a proper balance
between the natural environment and the built
environment is a key feature of this element. Also key
is ensuring that buildings are constructed at a proper
scale; that there is a positive relationship between
buildings and their surroundings; that the quality of
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design and materials reflects a uniqueness that is often
lacking in public and private buildings; that streets are
not only functional, but are pleasant to view and
comfortable to walk; and that Downtown is
transformed into a pedestrian-friendly, dynamic area,
While land use policies establish the balance of land
uses in the City, community design policies establish
guidelines for the shape and form of the City,
Background data and information for this element are
contained in Chapters I through 4 of the City of
Redding General Plan Background Report.
Specific topics addressed within this element include:
. Background for Planning,
. General Plan Land Use Classifications,
. Land Use Intensity Standards,
. General Plan Holding Capacity,
. Area and Specific Plans,
. Land Form,
. Natural Environment.
... Providing Essential Services.
~ Annexations.
. Built Environment
. Promoting Compact Urban Form and Transportation
Alternatives,
. Residential Land Use Guidelines,
. Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement.
. Commercial and Industrial Land Use Guidelines,
. Streets,
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. Building Heights.
. Public Art.
... Focus Areas.
. Land Use Administration.
AUTHORITY
California Government Code Section 65302(a) states
that a city's general plan shall include:
..... a Land Use Element which designates the
proposed general distribution, location, and extent
of the uses of the land for housing; business;
industry; open space, including agriculture, natural
resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic
beauty; education; public buildings and grounds;
solid and liquid waste-disposalfacilities; and other
categories of public and private uses of land. ..
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The Land Use Element is also required to include a
statement of the standards of population density and
building intensity recommended for the various
districts and other territory covered by the Plan.
Section 65303 of the California Government Code
states that a general plan may include any other
optional elements as long as they relate to the physical
development of the City. Due to the interrelationship
between land use and community design, the City of
Redding has chosen to develop a Community
Development and Design Element, which includes all
the necessary provisions of the Land Use Element as
required by the Government Code.
In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements of
a land use element, the Community Development and
Design Element provides guidance in terms of the
community's expectations and desires relative to
development design and aesthetics.
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BACKGROUND FOR PLANNING
The General Plan Background Report contains a
detailed summary of information regarding Redding's
development over the past twenty years. It sets the
stage for many of the planning decisions that must be
made if we are to evolve into the community we
desire. Specifically, the report addresses such topics
as Redding's economy and outlook for the future, the
existing mix of land uses, estimates of development
potential,' population projections, and a myriad of
related items.
In addition to statistical analyses, it is also essential
that the community is looked at in the context of its
constituent parts. It is important to understand how
and when growth in the City occurred, to be
knowledgeable of market and other determining
forces, and to look at past failings and consider them
as opportunities to improve the City for all who live
in, work in, and visit the community.
This section provides a sense of how Redding has
grown over time and what the impacts of that growth
have been; and it illustrates some of the practical
limitations that cities like Redding face when planning
for the future. It also highlights the characteristics of
several sectors of Redding, setting the stage for
needed policies to address a number of issues.
DEVELOPMENT PATTERN AND LAND
USE ORGANIZATION
The original Redding town site was a mere seven-
block by seven-block area bounded by North Street
(now Eureka Way) and South, East, and West Streets.
By 1998, the City had grown to approximately
59 square miles-1O square miles larger than San
Francisco. Yet, Redding's 1998 populationof78,000
was about 10 percent of San Francisco's population of
759,000. Few would suggest that Redding emulate
San Francisco's development pattern. However, based
on persons per square mile (ppsm) of incorporated
territory, Redding-at 1,322 ppsm-ranka among the
least densely populated metropolitan areas in the
North State as illustrated by the following table.
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Chico 1,953
Fairfield 2,506
Modesto 5,347
Woodland 4,137
Santa Rosa 3,385
Sacramento 3,930
While in part the result of topography, flood-prone
lands, and physical barriers (such as the Sacramento
River, Interstate 5, and the Union Pacific Railroad),
the relatively low-<lensity, discontinuous nature of
Redding's development pattern does not come without
its costs. These include increased costs of providing
public services; loss of community identity, or "sense
of place"; decreased air quality due to a near total
reliance on the automobile; and a neglect of older,
established residential neighborhoods and commercial
areas in preference for development in new areas.
Few cities have the luxury of sole control over all land
uses contained within them. Redding is no exception.
Redding has grown geographically through the
annexation of lands which were formerly outside its
jurisdictional control. In fact, some of the larger
annexations (e.g., Enterprise and Cascade areas) added
not only significant territory to the City, but increased
its population base and level of development as well.
In part, this helps to explain why there seems to be no
organizing principle underlying Redding's urban
structure. It also serves to explain the lack of
consistency in infrastructure improvements,
landscape, and building design as well as lack of
public-street access to individual properties found in
various parts of the City.
OPPORTUNITIES TO INFLUENCE
DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS
This General Plan contains a nUlhber of policies that
will serve to direct growth, with a priority on those
areas where infrastructure and urban services can be
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economically provided in the short run. Those
policies are reflected on the General Plan
Diagram-the . exhibit which depicts how each
property in the Planning Area may be used, whether
for commercial, industrial, residential, or other uses.
The policies include focusing growth within the
current City limits; providing incentives for higher-
density, mixed-use projects, both Downtown and other
key locations; encouraging infill development;
controlling strip commercial development;
concentrating the growth of regional-type shopping
facilities (i.e., large discount/"big box" retailers) in a
relatively few locations; and providing neighborhood
shopping near residences. However, the Plan also
acknowledges that additional land will eventually be
necessary to accommodate the City's growing
population. Policies call for future expansion of the
urban area to the east (Stillwater Creek basin) and
northwest (Quartz Hill Road area).
COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS
Redding's Planning Area can be divided into five
primary sectors, each of which is shaped by its unique
characteristics, histories, and issues. These areas are
(I) Central and West Redding, (2) East Redding
(Enterprise), (3) Dana Drive and Northeast Redding,
(4) North Redding, and (5) South Redding.
Central and West Redding
Central Redding is the location of the City's original
commercial and office core. Local government
facilities and most of its older residential districts are
also located here. Spreading outward from the
original town site astride the railroad in a grid pattern
typical of the time, Redding grew north and easllo the
edge of the bluff that borders the Sacramento River,
south along the highway and railroad spine, and west
into the hills and gullies. Extension of the early street
pattern across the ravines created unusable lots and
"paper" streets that remain undeveloped today.
Some ofthe City's most unique and historic residential
areas are located west of Central Redding in the
Magnolia neighborhood and its adjacent
neighborhoods. Farther west, beyond Benton Airpark
and the now closed Benton Sanitary Landfill, lies a
large, residential district, consisting exclusively of
single-family subdivisions. Development of some of
these areas began in the early 1950s, and new
developments continue to be constructed today.
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West Redding is not only home to some of the City's
more popular neighborhoods, but also home to Mercy
Hospital and numerous doctors' office complexes and
professional offices. Until such time as Downtown
redevelopment occurs or additional multiple-family
sites are identified, Central and West Redding will
have a significant imbalance in available housing
opportunities.
With the construction of Interstate 5, most new
commercial investment was directed to locations other
than Central Redding. The expansion of County
government offices, Redding Medical Center, and
Mercy Hospital also promoted office construction
along Court, Oregon, and West Streets, displacing
older residential uses.
Downtown Redding remains an important area, even
though it was bypassed by the construction of
Interstate 5, encouragingmos't new retail development
to locate east of the river. All other major traffic
arteries converge Downtown, which contributes to its
viability. Recent efforts, including redevelopment
projects to improve the appearance and pedestrian
orientation of Downtown streets, demonstrate the
community's commitment to maintaining and
enhancing the unique character of the heart of the
community. The development of the Turtle Bay
Museums and Arboretum by the River and the new
Civic Center will serve to emphasize the importance
of the City's core area.
East Redding (Enterprise)
Development in the Enterprise area occurred almost
entirely in the postwar years. Early subdivisions were
located along Old Highway 44 (now known as
Cypress A venue), Churn Creek Road, and Hartnell
A venue. Subsequent development has taken place
both to the north up to the new State Highway 44 and
to the south into the Churn Creek Bottom area. The
street pattern in some older residential areas is poor,
with long, dead-end streets and offset intersections. A
lack of adequate subdivision regulations in the early
days of development permitted the creation of large,
deep lots surrounded by smaller lots and hundreds of
landlocked parcels that can be reached only by private
roads or by access drives across other properties. This
lot pattern makes further development very inefficient
and difficult and necessitates providing new, costly
streets and infrastructure.
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Like the residential areas, commercial development in
the Enterprise area originally occurred in a haphazard
manner along Old State Highway 44, Bechelli Lane,
Hartnell A venue, and at freeway interchanges. Access
to many stores in these locations is poor, and the
nature of this strip-type development-with each
establishment having its own parking lot and
driveway-precludes parking once and visiting several
businesses. The construction of Interstate 5 had a
noticeable impact on commercial growth at the north
end of this area along Hilltop Drive and other easily
accessible locations. Service stations, motels,
restaurants, and other uses that seek readily visible
sites and easy freeway access can be found in this
area. This area continues to develop with commercial
uses, which can now be found along Churn Creek
Road as well. Two overpasses across State Highway
44 connect this area to the newly expanding Dana
Drive regional commercial hub and to an expanding
residential area to the northeast.
Dana Drive and Northeast Redding
Following the construction ofrnterstate 5, a noticeable
pattern of commercial development, together with
additional suburban residential growth, has occurred
north of State Highway 44 along Dana Drive.
Additional growth has also occurred along the
northem extension of Churn Creek Road and eastward
along Old Alturas Road. Commercial development
largely commenced with the Mount Shasta Mall,
which is located at the northeast corner of Hilltop
Drive and Dana Drive. Subsequent regional
commercial development has since spread eastward to
Victor A venue. In conjunction with commercial
activities, residential development flourished to the
north on Churn Creek Road and to the east on Old
Alturas Road. The Dana Drive Benefit District and
the Churn Creek Road Overcrossing Assessment
District were formed in order to provide infrastructure
for this newly established regional commercial hub.
All signs indicate that the available vacant commercial
land In this area will be built out by the year 2005.
Plans to expand the Mount Shasta Mall have been
explored, and it is likely that these plans will
commence before the year 2000. Large regional
commercial store developers are still exploring
options within the Dana Drive area. Multiple-family
and single-family development continues to expand
immediately north and east of the commercial
development. Vehicle traffic in this area has
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increased significantly, which has necessitated the
upgrade and improvement of the streets and
intersections.
North Redding
Like Enterprise, the North Redding area, extending
from Keswick Dam to Shasta College, includes a
scattering of residential and commercial development.
Along North Market Street, formerly Highway 99,
Redding's "Miracle Mile" is lined with a variety of
motel, restaurant, retail, and auto sales establishments.
Adjoining lowlands to the west have been developed
with residential subdivisions and affordable housing
units. Lake Redding-Caldwell Park extends along the
north bank of the river on each side of the railroad
trestle. This maj or recreation area has picnicking,
playground, swimming, and other facilities.
Lake Boulevard is the main artery of the Buckeye
area, a major portion of which was annexed to the City
of Redding in 1969. Strip commercial development is
strung along Lake Boulevard, and there is scattered
residential development in the area. Landlocked
parcels are common, with heavy dependence on
private roads for access. Mobile homes are a major
residential type here, both in mobile home parks and
on individual lots. The pattern of small ownerships
and prevalence of mobile homes in some areas may
tend to discourage subdivision activity, particularly on
the northern fringe of the Planning Area along Oasis
Road.
South Redding
Much of the development of South Redding came
after World War II when subdivision activity
expanded into the lower elevations and along the
Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal
(ACID). Scattered developments also sprang up in the
Live Oak-Bonnyview (Cascade) area to the south and
along ridge tops in the southwestern part of the
Planning Area. Also to the south, the old principal
traffic artery-Old Highway 99 (now known as
Highway 273)-becarne a commercial strip lined with
an assortment of motels, truck stops, and service
stations; industrial and distribution establishments;
and local retail services. As a commercial gateway to
the City, this area has largely become obsolete in
design and function.
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Several recent residential developments have occurred
in the area, including the Country Heights Subdivision
along the western ridges, as well as new developments
in the Creekside, Hemlock, and East Bonnyview Road
areas. The latter developments have led to a reduction
in the pastoral setting that was recently prevalent in
the area.
OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE
COMMUNITY'S ApPEARANCE
One of Redding's greatest assets and defining features
is the Sacramento River. Lake Redding-Caldwell Park
demonstrates what can be done with the riverbank
where flat land is available. But not all of the bank
need be landscaped. Much of the wooded shoreline
should be retained in its natural state for enjoyment
within the area and viewing from other locations. The
glistening water, sheer cliffs, tree-lined banks and the
network of creeks and gullies leading from ;he river
are all important scenic assets as well as potential
recreational areas. Wherever possible, views of the
river should be protected and enhanced. Development
of prominent sites with attractive, well-designed
buildings should be encouraged, and public access
should be preserved
The approach to Redding from the east (State
Route 44) offers a fine view of the City, with Mercy
Hospital and Redding Medical Center standing out as
landmarks. This entrance should be improved and
enhanced to create an attractive gateway. The
foothills beyond the City should be preserved to
maintain an open, largely undeveloped backdrop.
Cypress A venue provides the freeway traveler with
services and also gives visitors and residents another
entrance into Central Redding. Here, stately trees
should replace overhead utility lines, and median
landscaping should be provided. Plantings are needed
to reduce the expanse and bleakness of large parking
lots.
North Market Street, Redding's former front door to
the north, provides a striking entrance as the motorist
crests the hill at Lake Boulevard and begins the
descent to the river. But the so-called "Miracle Mile"
fails to carry through the invitation to Redding.
Excessive signage and limited landscape detract from
the corridor. More trees and landscaping ofthe broad
roadway are needed, along with more restrained
signage that identifies each use without blocking out
the next. North Market Street should have the aspect
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of a parkway, leading to the Sacramento River Bridge
with its view of Shasta Bally and Lake Redding,
Caldwell Park, and the bluffs that mark the edge of the
Downtown. Emphasis should be placed on providing
high-quality visitor services such as restaurants
motels, and similar services. '
South Market Street is an extended strip of motels
mingled with commercial services and industrial uses
and continues to be an important artery for local
traffic entering Redding. North of the railroad
underpass, the existing street section makes it difficult
to provide a tree-lined median strip, but small traffic
islands and appropriate areas along each side of the
street could be enhanced with groups of trees that
would not interfere with traffic movements. More"
restrained signage and a general upgrading of the
appearance of commercial establishments lining the
street would improve the appearance of the corridor
considerably. Additional plantings along each side of
the corridor, including clusters of trees supplemented
with bands oflow-maintenance shrubbery, could also
do much to improve the appearance and create visual
interest.
Eureka Way, entering Redding through the western
foothills, is another important gateway to the
community. Apartment and office development,
compatible with the terrain and nearby high-quality
residential areas, has precluded to some extent the
commercial strip that might have otherwise arisen.
Continued careful zoning regulations and design
guidelines are needed to ensure a high standard of
development.
Several retail centers throughout the community,
which were constructed prior to current landscape
standards and proposed design guidelines, contain vast
areas of uninterrupted asphalt and building facades
that lack any unique architectural features.
Comprehensive remodeling of these facilities should
be encouraged to address not only building facade
upgrades, but overall landscape and signage. The
impact of such remodeling projects would be more
than visual. These kinds ofimprovements could bring
new life to older commercial areas and help them to
compete more effectively with newer commercial
developments.
Downtown is characterized primarily by older one-
and two-story structures, many with remodeled fronts
and a variety of projecting canopies and signs. Some
" undergrounding of utility lines has been completed
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over the years. This program should be continued and
expanded to other parts of the City as well. Recent
efforts of the Downtown Task Force and Redding
Redevelopment Agency have led to the construction of
a variety of improvements designed to enhance the
overall streetscape. These include decorative
pavement treatments, contemporary streetlights,
landscape, and pedestrian-oriented features.
Continuation of these improvements should be
extended along all primary arterials within the
Downtown to clearly distinguish it from other parts of
the communi ty.
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Redding's residential areas have grown at a moderate
pace over the years with relatively few large-scale,
look-alike subdivisions. Development has taken place
in all directions outward from Downtown. Some have
an urban look with fully paved streets, including
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Others have semirural
settings with few city-type improvements. Variety
and quality should be encouraged in all site planning
and building design to set a new standard of
community pride ofthe built environment.
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THE LAND USE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
CLASSIFICATIONS
The following describes the land use classifications
used in this General Plan. The classifications shown
on the General Plan Diagram designate the types of
uses that are allowed within each area of the City.
The classifications fall within eight major land use
categories: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public
and Institutional, Airport Service, Parks, Greenway
(Open Space), and Critical Mineral Resource Overlay.
Residential densities and commercial
(e.g., nonresidential) intensity are computed using
gross developable acreage. For purposes of this
General Plan, gross developable acreage refers to that
land remaining for development (including roadways)
after environmental constraints (floodplains and
slopes exceeding 20 percent) have been deducted from
gross acreage. Required resource buffer areas as
discussed in this General Plan, while not available for
development, may be included as developable acreage
for the purpose of calculating project density.
Each of the classifications listed below is
accompanied by a general description and context for
the use of the classification. The classifications are
implemented by the City's Zoning Code.
RESIDENTIAL
The General Plan Diagram of the General Plan
includes eight residential categories which provide for
a full range of housing types for the City.
Each residential category includes a density range
(minimum and maximum densities). While the City
assumes that variations in density and private market
conditions will determine the types of housing
produced, the City will utilize the policies of the
various elements of this Plan to evaluate development
proposals for appropriate densities within the given
ranges.
Uses that are typically located in residential areas,
such as churches, schools, parks, residential care
facilities, and child-care facilities, are not specifically
addressed within the residential defmitions. Further,
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uses such as offices, clinics, and similar uses may be
established in certain multiple-family areas as
determined appropriate by implementing zoning.
Residential - 1 Dwelling Unit per 5 Acres and
Larger (5 a/u)
This category is characterized by very large rural lots,
a minimum of five acres in size. It is appropriate in
areas which have historically been utilized for
agricultural purposes and those areas which are
constrained by relatively extreme topography or are in
outlying rural areas.
Residential - 1 Dwelling Unrl per 1 to 5 Acres
(1 to 5 a/u)
This category is characterized by large rural lots,
generally greater than one acre in size. This category
is applied to hillside areas and to transition areas
between agricultural or other rural uses and urban
uses. Clustered development with smaller lots is
encouraged provided that the project density does not
exceed that allowed for the property, and clustering
provides consolidated open-space areas in excess of
that which would otherwise be achieved.
Residential-l to 2 Dwelling Units per Acre (1 to
2 u/a)
This classification accommodates the needs of
residents who desire large parcels (20,000 square feet
or more) and the feeling of open space integrated with
a suburban lifestyle. The range is sufficiently flexible
to be used in terrain that would otherwise require
extensive grading to develop (10 to 20 percent average
slopes). At the upper end of the density range,
subdivisions will include fully developed streets and
sidewalks and will be served by public sewer and
water. At the lower end of the density range,
particularly in hillside areas, alternative street designs,
street standards, and pedestrian facilities may be
appropriate.
Residential - 2 to 3.5 Dwelling Units per Acre
(2 to 3.5 u/a)
This range allows for the development of subdivisions
which portray a suburban lifestyle, with lots generally
not smaller than 8,000 square feet. A typical
development would include larger-than-average to
average-size homes organized around planned open-
space areas and parks to provide visual relief and
recreational opportunities for residents. The upper
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end of the density range is generally not appropriate
for properties with natural slopes that exceed
8 percent.
Residential - 3.5 to 6 Dwelling Units per Acre
(3.5 to 6 u/a)
This classification is intended to accommodate
detached or attached single-family homes on a variety
oflot sizes (generally not less than 5,000 square feet
in area) or the clustering oflots separated by common
open spaces to accommodate a range of residential
housing types, including duplexes. This density range
is generally not appropriate for natural slope areas
exceeding 8 percent, except on large projects where
slope areas can be avoided or the units otherwise
designed to be compatible with natural breaks in the
hillside terrain.
Residential-6 to 10DwellingUnits per Acre (6 to
10 u/a)
This classification is intended to accommodate single-
family attached or detached units, and/or townhouses.
Multiple- family projects and mobile home parks are
also appropriate when located near the arterial or
collector street system. Clustering is encouraged to
provide common open spaces and recreational
amenities to the residents. Generally, this designation
is not appropriate on lots with slopes exceeding
8 percent, except on large projects where slope areas
can be avoided or the units otherwise designed to be
compatible with natural breaks in the hillside terrain.
Residential-IO to 20 Dwelling Units per Acre (10
to 20 u/a)
This classification is intended for multiple-family
projects ranging from townhouses to apartments,
typically located on arterial or collector street(s). This
classification is not appropriate on parcels with slopes
exceeding 8 percent, except on large projects where
slope areas can be avoided or the units otherwise
designed to be compatible with natural breaks in the
hillside terrain.
Residential- 20 to 30 Dwelling Units per Acre (20
to 30 u/a)
This classification is intended for multiple-story,
multiple-familyprojects, including condominiums and
apartments located within or adjacent to Downtown or
along arterial corridors served by public transit.
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COMMERCIAL
The following commercial land use classifications
accommodate the various segments ofthe commercial
market. These range from small, neighborhood-
serving commercial projects to commercial projects
that are regional in scale. Office uses are also
accommodated in these classifications. Residential
uses may be established in conjunction with
commercial uses in all commercial classifications as
defined below, except in heavy commercial areas;
however, residential uses in the two "Office"
classifications may be limited to appropriate areas.
Except within the "Mixed Use Core," "General
Commercial," and "Limited Office" classifications,
such residential uses should be subordinate to the
commercial use in scale and project impact.
Limited Office (LO)
This classification acts as a transition area within
commercial areas or between commercial areas and
residential areas. Development is typified' by a
building or a cluster of buildings built at a residential
scale that provides professional office space.
Generally, buildings will be single-story; however,
with adequate separation from residential uses, two-
story buildings may be appropriate. Service
businesses that are quiet and compatible with
residential uses also may be permitted subject to
appropriate performance standards.
General Office (GO)
This classification provides sites for professional and
business offices and personal,service businesses with
appropriate and compatible accessory uses. This
classification may also be used for rest homes; nursing
homes; day-care facilities; hospitals; religious,
educational, cultural, and public-utility uses; multiple-
family housing; and financial institutions. Ancillary
retail uses, such as pharmacies, are appropriate as are
"sit-down" restaurants.
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
This designation provides for convenience and
neighborhood shopping areas which provide a range
of day-to-day retail goods and services.
Neighborhood-commercial uses can range from free-
standing "mom and pop" stores and service
establishments to a cluster of uses on parcels of
several acres. Auto-{)riented uses, other than service
stationslminimarkets, are not allowed.
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Shopping Center (SC)
This classification provides sites for shopping centers
serving a larger market area than a neighborhood
center, but a smaller market than a regional center. A
typical center includes two or more anchor tenants,
such as a supermarket and combined
drug/variety/garden business; tenants offering
consumer goods and personal services; and office and
clinic uses. Sites generally will range from 5 to
20 acres and accommodate 50,000 to 200,000 square
feet of building area. Scale of development, including
individual buildings, will be at a smaller scale than
that found in developments servicing a regional
market.
Regional Commercial (RC)
This classification accommodates a mix of retail uses
and associated services on a regional scale, including
malls with several full-line department stores as
anchor tenants. Power centers and free-standing retail,
office, and service establishments arc also appropriate.
Individual buildings may range from 100,000 to
200,000 square feet of floor area; enclosed malls
could range from 500,000 to over I million square feet
in floor area.
General Commercial (GC)
This classification is intended for existing commercial
strips on arterial streets and interchange areas where
commercial concentration are desirable. Allowable
uses include retail stores, offices, and personal-service
establishments. Financial institutions, private schools,
day-<:are facilities, convalescent hospitals, automobile
sales and service, and similar uses also may be
permitted subject to appropriate standards. Scale of
development, including individual buildings, will be
at a smaller scale than that found in developments
servicing a regional market.
Mixed Use Core (MUC)
This classification provides for a full range of uses in
the Downtown area, including retail stores; eating and
drinking establishments; conunercial recreation;
entertainment and cultural facilities; financial,
business, and personal services; hospitals; hotels and
motels; educational and social services; government
offices, and residential uses.
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Heavy Commercial (HC)
This classification is intended to provide sites for
commercial businesses, particularly those not
permitted in other commercial areas because of the
large scale of the buildings and frequent truck
deliveries which may have adverse impacts on other
businesses. These uses may include automobile
services, building materials storage and sales,
nurseries, equipment sales, wholesaling, storage, and
similar uses. Typical retail commercial businesses are
also allowed, although this classification is not
intended for shopping centers, "power centers," or
similar retail development. Residential uses, except as
necessary to provide facilities for night watchmen, are
not allowed.
INDUSTRIAL
The industrial land use classifications allow different
types of warehousing, manufacturing, or processing
businesses to be located in appropriate areas by
acconunodating a variety of manufacturing and
employment activities ranging from small, employee-
intensive businesses to large, capital-intensive
businesses. Ancillary uses and restaurants are
appropriate. Residential uses, except as necessary to
provide facilities for night watchmen, are not allowed.
General Industry (GI)
This classification allows a wide variety of industrial
activities and related uses generally characterized by
their limited potential to create significant adverse
visua~ noise, or other impacts to adjoining public and
residential properties. Such uses may include:
industrial and business parks, offices, manufacturing,
processing, assembling, research, warehousing, small-
and large-scale wholesale distribution, heavy
equipment sales and repair, screened outdoor storage,
and similar and compatible uses. Supporting retail
and restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size
limits and siting criteria. Uses characterized by
substantial outdoor processing and/or storage are not
allowed under this classification (see "Heavy
Industry").
Heavy Industry (HI)
This classification allows for the broadest range of
industrial uses, including manufacturing, processing,
assembling, research, warehousing, small- and large-
scale wholesale and distribution, railroad facilities,
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and similar and compatible uses. Supporting retail
and restaurant uses may be allowed subject to size
limitations and siting criteria. This classification will
also accommodate uses that are characterized by
substantial outdoor processing and/or storage
including: concrete and asphalt batch plants,
automobile dismantling yards,bulk materials and
equipment storage, full-line lumber mills/yards,
manufacturing of concrete products, and similar uses.
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS
Airport Service (AS)
This classification includes actIvItIes which are
typically associated with airports and airp~rt-related
uses. This includes a full range of activities such as
aircraft sales, service, and storage; charter services;
and ancillary visitor services such as food, lodging,
and car rentals. The uses may either be publicly or
privately operated and must conform with any
applicable adopted Airport Land Use Plan and
policies.
Public Facilities or Institutional (PF-I; PF-I-S)
This classification is intended for public and quasi-
public facilities, including, but not limited to,
government services and facilities, fire stations,
wastewater treatment facilities, electrical substations,
airports, domestic water treatment and storage,
landfills, and similar uses. It is also appropriate for
institutional uses, such as schools and accredited
secondary educational facilities, hospitals, ~nd
cemeteries, as well as appropriate lands controlled by
philanthropic and nonprofit organizations for existing
or future public uses. The General Plan Diagram may
not depict public facilities sites that occupy less than
two acres.
Parks (improved open space) (PK); Golf Course
(public) (PK-G)
This land use classification provides for both public
and private open space. The primary land uses
include existing and future large neighborhood and
regional parks, golf courses, athletic fields, and open-
space areas adjacent to improved parks or trails. The
General Plan Diagram does not depict existing parks
less than two acres in size. Public golf courses
designated on the General Plan Diagram of
"Park/Golf" may be redeveloped to residential uses
consistent with the residential density immediately
abutting the property.
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Recreation (REe)
As defined in the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan,
this classification denotes areas for active water or
beach-oriented recreation that utilizes the Kutras Lake
as an asset. Use offacilities would be water-<lriented,
generally open in nature, seasonal in use, and without
significant investment in buildings. Uses in this
category would maintain public views of and
enjoyment of Kutras Lake and Motel Lake.
Greenway (GWY)
"Greenway" is natural open space and includes slopes
in excess of20 percent and the I OO-year floodplain of
the Sacramento River and its tributary creeks and
streams. Natural open space is located predominantly
along the Sacramento River, its tributary streams, and
the bluffs and creeks of West and East Redding.
Because of the inherent dangers to life and property
and irrevocable damage to the natural environment,
these natural land and water areas should not be
urbanized or significantly altered. The specific limits
of "Greenway" on any property must be determined by
a topographic or flooding analysis particular to that
property.
These natural areas are an important local resource
and serve as places in which flora or fauna can be
maintained in its natural state. In addition, these areas
provide relieffrom urbanization, reduce siltation from
excessive grading, buffer various land use activities
and transportation routes, are an important visual
resource, and can be part of the City's urban trail
system.
Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay
This classification allows for a greater variety of uses
and flexibility in site planning than is generally
permitted in other classifications. The intent of the
"Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay" is to allow the
creation of a mix ofland uses in a compact pattern that
will reduce dependency on the automobile and basin
air quality impacts and promote high-quality,
interactive neighborhoods. Mixed-use neighborhoods
are characterized by interconnected streets, vertical
and/or horizontal mix of commercial and residential
uses, and facilities that encourage pedestrian activity
and transit accessibility. In order to ensure an
appropriate mix of uses within proposed
developments, the minimum percentage of a proposed
development site that is required for each land use
component is shown on Table I-I.
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Table 1-1
Proportion of Uses
Mixed Use
Core
10%1
12.0 dwelling
units/acre
Residentiaf
50%
8.0 dwelling units/acre
Public 10% N/A
I Up to 100,000 square feet of commercial may be
allowed.
2 Maximum residential density-24.0dwelling units
per acre.
The General Plan Diagramdepicts several areas where
mixed-use projects are encouraged. These areas
include Downtown ("Mixed Use Core") and several
areas depicted by the "Mixed Use Neighborhood
Overlay" classification. The "Mixed Use
Neighborhood Overlay" areas are predominantly
undeveloped and have sufficient land area for
development of cohesive mixed-use projects.
Although not all properties identified within each
"Mixed Use NeighborhoodOverlay" area must be part
of an integrated development, proposed project
boundaries must be logical, and it must be
demonstrated that the project can functionally relate to
adjacent properties consistent with the intent of this
district. Mixed-use development is encouraged to
develop in areas outside the designated "Mixed Use
Neighborhood Overlay" classification as well,
provided that the concentration of uses is located near
a transit opportunity and is designed to accommodate
pedestrian activity and circulation.
Development within the identified "Mixed Use
Neighborhood" areas is subject to the following
parameters:
These projects result in the development of mixed-use
neighborhoods generally between 20 and 160 acres in
Qffi"
Core c.)mmerdal
TtansilSt<>p
Residential
Public
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size that are developed within an average one-quarter
mile walking distance of a transit stop. The design,
configuration, and mix of uses provide an alternative
to traditional suburban development patterns by
promoting development of pedestrian-oriented
environments and the use of public transportation.
This development type-also known as Transit
Oriented Development (TOD)-mixes residential,
retail, office, open space, and public areas, making it
convenient for residents and employees to travel by
transit, bicycle, foot, and automobile.
To utilize this overlay district, in developing area,
development proposals must be found to be consistent
with the inlent of Ihe "Mixed Use Neighborhood
Overlay" and must be approved under the City's
Planned Development District. Development
proposals not consistent with this district are limited
to the residential densities called for by the underlying
land use classification.
The "Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay" is also
appropriate for use in established neighborhoods
where a neighborhood plan, area plan, specific plan, or
other planning effort has identified locations desirable
for establishing a mix of retail, office, and residential
uses to serve the neighborhood. In addition to
specifying appropriate locations for mixed uses, the
planning document should also establish basic design
and compatibility standards/guidelines. In these
instances, implementation will occur through zoning
to an appropriate mixed-use zoning district.
Critical Mineral Resource Overlay
This classification is applied as an "overlay"
designation in areas identified by the California
Division of Mines and Geology (DMG) as containing
mineral resources of demonstrated/measured or
inferred significance in locations that the City
generally considers suitable for mineral-extraction
activities.
In order to ensure the viability of existing and future
mineral resource-extraction activities in the overlay
areas, new development within and immediately
adjacent to lands where a "Critical Mineral Resource
Overlay" has been applied wilt be subject to
discretionary approval. Uses generally viewed as
incompatible wiIhin a "Critical Mineral Resource
Overlay" include, but are notlimited to: (1) residences
in concentrations greater than one unit per 40 acres
(applies to new land divisions, not existing legal
parcels); (2) critical, sensitive, and high-occupancy
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facilities as defined in the Health and Safety Element;
and (3) industrial or commercial uses which are
sensitive to noise, dust, or vibration.
LAND USE INTENSITY STANDARDS
In addition to characterizing the types of allowable
land uses, the General Plan must specify standards for
population density and building intensity for the
various land use classifications adopted by the City.
This information not only provides insight as to how
many residents, jobs, and housing units will be
accommodated by the Plan, but is also useful in
planning for infrastructure, traffic, schools, and civic
improvements. These building-intensity and
population-density standards can be used to calculate
"holding capacity" or "buildout."
Holding capacity is normally referred to as the number
of people that could theoretically be accommodated in
the Planning Area if all land were to develop to the
maximum potential allowed by the land use
designations of the Plan. Buildout is the point in time
at which the land in the Planning Area is being used to
the maximum extent allowed by the Plan. Buildout of
a planning area to its maximum holding capacity will
rarely occur given such factors as limitations on
capacity of resources, infrastructure, public services
necessary to support new development, and the
choices by individual property owners about the
appropriate extent of development on each parcel.
Given conservative population projections, theoretical
buildout of the Plan Area under proposed land use
classifications would not occur for 40 to 50 years.
Buildout projections, particularly for single-family
residential classifications, must be tempered with
grow1h policies of/he Plan. It is the intent of this Plan
to encourage new development within existing service
areas, in this manner avoiding "leap frog"
development. However, as the supply of vacant land
diminishes over time, new areas should be opened up
for development. This will not only serve to provide
adequate housing opportunities for a growing
population, but will serve to moderate land prices.
Based on historic and projected trends, the General
Plan Diagram classifies sufficient land within the
corporate boundary for suburban density, single-
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family areas to accommodate the anticipated demand
for approximately 20 to 25 years. Additional lands are
available outside the corporate limits, but in the
Planning Area.
Two types of development estimates are used to
determine what the land use map and related policies
mean in terms of holding capacity and buildout.
Population projections are based on the number of
acres of residentially classified property, which is not
subject to "Greenway" restrictions as addressed in this
Plan. This "net acreage" is multiplied by the assumed
average density of the ranges provided by each
residential land use classification. The acreage
for each classification is totaled and then multiplied by
the average number of residents per household as
determined by the S tate Department ofF inance- 2.47
persons per household.
The intensity of nonresidential development must be
estimated using a different approach. This Plan
acknowledges that allowable intensity is a function of
the size (in square-footage terms) of buildings that can
be placed on each parcel. This is done by establishing
a maximum "floor area ratio" (FAR) for each
nonresidential land use classification. A floor area
ratio is a ratio of the gross building square footage
permitted on a lot to the net square footage of the lot.
For example, on a lot with 10,000 square feet ofland
area, aFAR of .50 would allow 5,000 square feet of
floor area to be built regardless of the number of
stories in the building (e.g., 2,500 square feet per floor
on2 floors or 5,000 square feet on one floor.) As with
residential uses, not all properties will develop to the
maximum allowable floor area ratio. The Plan
assumes a "typical" ratio in determining the ultimate
extent of development.
Tables 1-2 and 1-3 provide estimates of the number
of housing units, population, and square footage of
nonresidential development that will be
accommodated by this General Plan, based on the
designations shown on the General Plan Diagram.
Adjustments for existing development have not been
made, recognizing that, over time, many areas will
redevelop in accordance with this Plan. It should be
noted that State highways and the Union Pacific
Railroad do not have classifications associated with
them.
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FLOOR AREA RATIO
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Table 1-2
General Plan Holding Capacity
Residential Land Uses
RESI()~NtIAL{dweUingunit per acre Ida/al)
I du/5 ae I du/5 ae 5,754 1,151 2,843
Idu/lto5ac I du/2.5 .c 9,590 3,836 9,475
1-2 dui. 1.5 du/. 3,937 5,906 14,588
2-3.5 du/. 2.75 du/. 12,403 34,108 84,247
3.5-6 du/. 4.75 du/. 2,196 10,431 25,765
6-IOdu/. 8 du/. 1,672 13,376 33,039
10-20 du/. 15 du/. 1,037 15,555 38,421
20-30 du/. 25 du/. 31 775 1,914
] Assumes an average of 2.47 persons per dwelling unit.
Development of mixed.use projects within the "Mixed Use Overlay" Districts and in the Downtown area
NOTE:
would increase the buildout population by approximately 10,000 to 15,000 persons.
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Table 1-3
General Plan Holding Capacity
Nonresidential Land Uses
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COMMERCIAL . .
Limited Office .35 .20 122 1,063
General Office .45 .35 535 8,157
SUBTOTAL . .. 657 9,220
Neighborhood Commercial .30 .25 57 621
Shopping Center .30 .25 149 1,623
Regional Commercial .30 .25 549 5,979
General Commercial .30 .25 1,311 14,277
Mixed Use Core 5.0 3.5 61 9,300
...:. SUBTOTAL .... "I... 2,127 31,800
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HEA VYCoMMERCIALlINJ)USTRY . .
Heavy Comrrercial .35 .30 1,067 13,944
General Industryl .401 .30 2,882 37,662
Heavy Industryl .501 .40 2,089 36,399
SUBTOTAL . 6,038 88,005
OTHER3 .
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1,238 ,
Airport Service .40 .30
Pub. Facilities/Institutional .40 3,116 ,
.35
Greenway N/A N/A 20,265 N/A
Park N/A N/A 827 N/A
Recreation N/A N/A 48 N/A
SUBTOTAL I ... 25,494 .... .....
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Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of.60 is anticipated for large floor area/low employment industries (e.g., warehousing, wholesaling, distribution, motels).
Based on expected typical floor area ratios.
Uses do not lend themselves to cstimatioo since most properties will not fully develop or will remain undevelopcd.
NOTE: Rights-of-way for Slate highways and the Union Pacific Railroad,arc not includcd in acreage ea1culatioos.
Future Commercial and Industrial Land Needs
"Commercial," occupied approximately 1,395 acres of
land, or about 17.9 acres per 1,000 population.
Industrial and heavy commercial uses accounted for an
additional 1,697 acres, or 21.7 acres per
1,000 population. Assuming that industrial and
commercial land needs are to increase in proportion to
projected population growth within the City for the
year 2020 (113,000 total population), the City will
The analysis of existing land use contained in the
General Plan Background Report is based on 1995
data and provides important information on the
quantities of land that are consumed by various types
of activities. In summary, that report indicates that
relail and office uses, collectively described as
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need to provide additional land to accommodate
physical growth in these sectors. Under this
assumption, the minimum amount of additional land
needed in these categories will be:
- Industrial/Heavy Commercial
-Commercial
564 total acres
465 total acres
This Plan recognizes the inherent limitations of data
reliability as well the difficulty in predicting trends
decades into the future. Further, it is desirable to plan
for these types of uses beyond the time frame of this
Plan in order to adequately project infrastructure needs
and to plan for appropriate adjacent land uses.
Therefore, the Plan proposes that lands be classified for
these uses in excess of projected 2020 needs. Land
consumption will be based predominantly on market
forces. It should be noted that the commercial
component should provide sufficient retail and office
lands to accommodate buildout of the Plan.
As noted in the policies of this element, significantly
more industrially classified land is provided than
demand would suggest is warranted This ensures that
there is a wide variety of land available to meet
currently unknown needs for access, parcel
configuration, separation of uses, and similar siting
concerns.
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SPECIFIC PLANS AND COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLANS
In some instances, more refined land use policies are
appropriate to reflect the unique nature or development
potential of a particular area. Such refinements are
described in individual area or specific plans. Prior to
preparation ofthe City's 2000 General Plan Update, 19
area andlor specific plans were adopted for various
locations in the City. All the area plans have been
superseded by the 2000 General Plan Update.
However, because of its unique nature and continued
applicability, the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan
remains in effect.
The City's Comprehensive Land Use Plans for the
Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark were
contained within the Redding Municipal Airport Area
Plan and the Westside Area Plan, respectively. Since
those area plans were superceded by adoption of the
2000 General Plan update, the comprehensive land use
. plans for those Airports will be reformatted to meet the
requirements of State law.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
FUTURE URBAN AREA
It is the policy of the City to encourage new urban
development within its Sphere of Influence to occur
within the City. This will allow new development
areas to be served with a full range of community
services by the City, will permit necessary economies
of scale in service provision to be achieved, and will
result in logical service boundaries.
This plan establishes Primary and Secondary Growth
Areas. The Primary Growth Area consists of those
lands within the corporate boundaries at the time this
plan was adopted as well as those contiguous areas and
"County islands" that are adjacent to already developed
areas.
The Secondary Growth Area encompasses the balance
of the lands within the Sphere of Influence that the City
has determined are appropriate for future urbanization
and annexation to the City. Depending on Redding's
land needs over the coming decades, these lands may
not be urbanized during the time frame of this plan.
The following policies will influence how the City will
grow in a geographic sense in the coming years.
Success will take cooperation from the County of
Shasta as well as the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCo). The intent of these policies is
to direct new development into the existing corporate
boundaries, while preserving the ability of the City to
annex and urbanize additional areas as the demands of
growth require.
GOAL CDDI
ENCOURAGE URBAN GROWTH TO OCCUR
WITHIN THE CITY AND PROVIDE A
DEVELOPMENT PATTERN THAT ESTABLISHES
AN ORDERLY URBAN SERVICE AREA.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDlA.
Use Figure I-I to determine appropriate
locations for accommodating urban
growth within the City and the Planning
Area. The Primary and Secondary
Growth Areas depicted on that figure
strike a balance between:
CDDlB.
CDDlC.
CDDID.
CDDlE.
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. The need for future urban expansion
areas.
.. The costs associated with annexing
areas which contain existing
substandard development.
. Rural/urban interface conflicts.
. The ability of the City to provide
urban services.
Consider annexation of additional lands
under any ofthe following circumstances:
. The annexation will result in:
A more logical service area
boundary.
The elimination of an existing
County "island. n
More efficient provision of urban
services.
A resolution of existing health
and safety concerns.
A neutral or positive fiscal impact
to the City.
. Consider modifications of the Primary
Growth Area boundary only when the
land supply for single-family housing
development declines to a ten-year
supply or less as determined by the
City and/or when appropriate lands for
industrial development are identified.
Promote orderly expansion of the City's
boundaries through the approval of
prezoning prior to annexation. Establish
specific findings and criteria for
consideration of prezoning requests
within the Primary and Secondary
Growth Areas.
Refer all development applications which
have the potential to impact lands or
facilities in the unincorporated area to
Shasta County for review and comment.
Encourage adjacent jurisdictions to adopt
development standards consistent with
the City's.
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CDDlF.
Generally oppose development of
community septic systems or temporary
sewage disposal facilities within the
Sphere ofInfluence.
CDDIG.
Require annexation before services are
provided by the City, except under
extraordinary circumstances.
CDDIH.
Support the creation of new, or the
expansion of existing, special districts
within the City's Sphere of Influence only
where service agreements already exist.
CDDlI.
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Require preparation and approval of
specific plans for the Keswick
Dam/Quartz Hill Road area and the Oasis
Road area prior to annexation. (See
Appendix "A".) The specific plan shall
comply with the guidelines contained in
that appendix.
CDDlJ.
Work with Shasta County to develop and
implement a planning strategy that will
permit the orderly urbanization of key
areas within the Stillwater Basin and the
Quartz Hill Specific Plan Area. The
strategy should include emphasis on
determining:
. The distribution and design of future
arterial and collector streets.
. Logical extension of utilities such as
water and sewer.
. Drainage facilities.
.. Residential lot configurations that will
accommodate future resubdivision.
PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES
A key component of rational development is ensuring
that basic public facilities and services are provided to
all persons in the community. Equally important is
ensuring that levels of service remain acceptable over
time and are not eroded by additional development as
it occurs in the City. Generally, citizens should not
have to accept reductions in service levels that result in
longer response times for emergency services,
electrical "brown-outs," inadequate domestic water
supply, over-<:rowded schools, or other inadequate
public services. This section focuses on basic public
facilities and services and expresses the intent to
.
ensure that new development will be adequately served
without causing a deterioration of service levels in
estab lished areas of the Ci lY.
GOAL CDD2
ENSURE THE ABILITY OF THE CITY, SCHOOL
DISTRICTS, AND OTHER PUBLIC-SERVICE
PROVIDERS TO EFFICIENTL Y PROVIDE
EXPECTED AND NECESSARY PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO THEIR
CONSTITUENTS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD2A.
Require construction of private
development projects to be coordinated
with the timing and location of public
services. Ensure through a combination
of development fees and other
appropriate funding mechanisms that
development pays its fair share of the
costs of constructing/providing new
facilities and services as determined by
the direct impacts that such development
has on these essential services.
CDD2B.
Ensure that new development will not
degrade public services below established
service levels, that it contributes to the
enhancement of services as appropriate,
and that the costs of providing public
services do not exceed anticipated
revenue from the development of the
proj ect over the long term.
CDD2C.
Evaluate public-service impacts as part of
environmental review for proposed
development projects and require
applicants to obtain "will-serve" letters
from service providers prior to receiving
approval of a final subdivision map or, in
the absence of the need for a final
subdivision map, prior to recelvmg
approval of any required building
permits.
CDD2D.
Work with school districts in the Planning
Area on a continuous basis to determine
appropriate sites for new schools; assist
Districts by reserving sites as a condition
of development approval in accordance
with applicable State law.
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CDD2E.
Maintain adequate capacity for urban
growth by continuously monitoring and,
when required, increasing the capacity of
the City's water, sewer, storm drainage,
electric, and solid waste disposal systems.
CDD2F.
Classify City-owned property in
Southwest Oregon Gulch as "PF/I" to
reserve it for a future landfill site or other
appropriate public use.
LAND FORM/NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Natural features have strongly influenced the shape of
growth and development in Redding. These features
include the Sacramento River, the river bluffs, the
floodplains, and the steeper hills and canyons. As early
as 1970, the City recognized that Redding's complex
topography presented significant issues related to
safety, visual quality, and natural resources. That year,
the City established a slope development policy which
denies density or development credits to areas of
property containing slopes exceeding 20 percent and
substantially limits the types of allowable development
in such areas. From this policy and subsequent
floodplain regulations, a strong open-space network
has emerged that many City residents have indicated is
among Redding's most notable and desirable amenities.
The General Plan continues to recognize the need to
consider topography and other natural features in
conjunction with development of the community.
Issues of safety, visual quality, and natural resources
have become even more significant since 1970.
Therefore, the Plan seeks to promote community
development that respects the existing natural terrain.
GOAL CDD3
ENSURE A PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN
DEVELOPMENT AREAS AND THE NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD3A.
Prohibit development in natural
floodplains or on hillsides with slope
areas exceeding 20 percent. Minor
encroachments into these areas for new
developments may be authorized without
a General Plan amendment if necessary to
facilitate installation of infrastructure,
provide emergency-access opportunities,
or otherwise facilitate construction of the
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project as approved by the City. (See
Policy NRIOA.) Where an entire site
designated forresidential use is subject to
flooding or has slopes over 20 percent, a
density of 1.0 dwelling unit per 20 acres
may be permitted by use permit subject to
appropriate standards.
CDD3B.
Require buffer areas between
development projects and significant
watercourses, riparian vegetation) and
wetlands in accordance with the Natural
Resources Element.
CDD3C.
Preserve natural corridors and linkages
between habitat types through project
design, key open-space acquisitions,
floodplain and slope dedications and
easements, conservation easements, and
similar mechanisms.
WATERWAYS
Residents and visitors alike, have come to depend on
the recreational, scenic, environmental, and economic
benefits of the Sacramento River. It is vital that the
General Plan ensure that the manmade environment
does not compromise the values inherent in the river
and that future development complements\its natural
assets. Figure 1-2 shows those areas along the river
that are appropriate for passive uses as well as more
intense recreational, cultural, and commercial uses.
The following policies recognize the value ofthe river
and its tributary streams to the vitality of Redding.
GOAL CDD4
PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SACRAMENTO
RIVER.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD4A.
Preserve significant trees and other
vegetation along the banks of the
Sacramento River, while emphasizing
passi ve recreation and providing
opportunities for active uses.
CDD4B.
Continue acquisition of key lands along
the river and the other area waterways to
provide passive, nonmotorized public
access and to preserve important
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ecological values and sensItIve
habitats. This may be accomplished
by a combination of public and private
land purchases, donations,
dedications, granting of public
easements, the use of life estates, and
similar mechanisms.
CDD4C.
Continue to develop acti ve and pas si ve
public-use facilities and trails along
portions of the riverfront as generally
depicted on Figure 1-2. Expand public-
use areas and pedestrian and bicycle trails
as additional lands are made available,
while limiting impacts to existingwildlife
habitat and developed properties.
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and access [0 a stream corridor.
(Policy5A)
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CDD4D.
Establish public open-space and
pedestrianlbicycle links between the river
and parks, activity centers, schools, and
other major open-space areas such as
stream corridors.
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CDD4E.
Give priority to the expansion of existing
vehicle bridges over the construction of
additional bridges. If new bridges are
constructed, they should be designed to
complement their surroundings and views
of the structure from the river and trails.
CDD4F.
Design open-space accessways to
complement existing development and,
where applicable, protect the privacy and
security of adjoining residences.
GOAL CDDS
ENSURE A PROPER RELA TlONSHlP BETWEEN
STREAM CORRIDORS AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD5A.
Establish appropriate development
standards along those stream corridors
depicted in Figure 1-3 in order to:
. Promote the aesthetic value of the
adjacent natural area.
. Provide public views and access to the
stream corridor.
. Protect the privacy and security of
adjacent residences.
GOAL CDD6
PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL AND ATTRACTIVE
STORMW A TER, DETENTION/RETENTION
BASIN FACILITIES THAT WILL ALSO ALLOW
RECREATIONAL USES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD6A.
Limit the use of retention basins to those
circumstances where detention facilities
are not hydrologically feasible or where it
can be determined that the proposed
retention basin will be an asset to the
development and community.
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Development, as a result of open-space policies
established in 1970, has established a well-defined
pattern of open space in and around the City. These
areas, generally floodplains (see "Waterways" above)
and steep hillsides, have remained largely undeveloped
and thus provide an important network of
interconnected "greenways" throughout the
community. Hillside areas also provide further relief
from urbanization and lend a natural feel to the
community. In order to effectively minimize erosion
and the visual impacts which can result from excessive
grading in steeper hillside areas, careful consideration
should be given to the design and construction of
projects on sites containing average slopes of8 percent
ormore. The followingpoliciesare designed to ensure
that the visual and ecological integrity of areas
containing steep slopes and important ridges is
maintained. Some degree of vegetation modification
may be necessary for wildland fire management.
CDD6B.
CDD6C.
HILLSIDES
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Where practicable, design
basins with minimal depths,
natural shapes, and varying
side slopes to accommodate
limited recreational, open-
space, and other uses.
Provide landscape to
enhance the visual
appearance of the basin
from adjacent development
and public areas.
Design large detention
basins to accommodate
active recreational pursuits
such as softball, soccer, and
other similar uses.
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public gathering areas, the river, visitor
destinations, and community gateways.
These ridge areas are depicted on
Figure 1-4. Utilize one or more of the
following measures to avoid or minimize
development impacts:
. Public or private purchase of lands,
the use of conservation easements, or
similar measures.
. Performance standards, including
limitations on building heights and/or
increased ridge-line setbacks and
standards for use of appropriate
building forms, colors, and materials
that blend into their surroundings.
CDD7B.
Establish hillside development standards
to: (1) decrease allowable residential
densities as the slope of a development
site increases; (2) limit site grading on
steep slopes; (3) require use of multiple
levels, where appropriate, so buildings
are set into and step down the hill; and
(4) minimize disturbance of native trees
and other vegetation outside the building,
yard, and driveway areas, while providing
appropriate levels of wildland fire
protection. Require revegetation of
disturbed areas.
GOAL CDD7
RETAIN THE NATURAL APPEARANCE OF STEEP
HILLSIDE AREAS AND DESIGNATED RIDGE
LINES.
CDD7A.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
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ridge lines that can be viewed from key
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CDD7C.
Establish alternative road standards in
hillside developments (split-level road
configuration and reduced widths and
design speeds) to reduce grading required
for public improvements.
Building set into and stepping
down the slope
Split-level street configurations
are useful in steep terrain
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Care must be taken to ensure that the manmade
environment complements the City's natural
environment. Further, the various elements that make
up the manmade enviromnent influence how the City
looks and the image it presents, as well as how various
land uses interact with one another. This section
addresses a variety offactors that influence the image
of the City from an urban perspective, including
streets, building heights and setbacks, signs, utilities,
and downtown development. It also addresses the
importance of maintaining compatibility of adjacent
land uses. A key element is to provide a flexible means
of achieving a balance between the natural and
manmade enviromnent and the costs associated with
ensuring distinctive development. (Refer to
Community Design Plan, Figure 1-5.)
DEFINING THE COMMUNITY
GOAL CDD8
PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
COHESIVE, WELL-DEFINED CITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
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CDD8A.
CDD8B.
CDD8C.
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Maintain well-defined community edges
using open-space buffers, greenbelts,
agricultural lands, stream courses,
clustered development, and other
appropriate types oflandscape and design
features.
Provide community "gateway"
treatments, including signage
and landscape, particularly in locations
depicted on Figure 1-5. Provide
Downtown "gateway" treatments at
appropriate locations.
Link special community facilities, parks,
and other uses to and through the
Downtown by establishing clear,
convenient, and attracti ve pedestrian and
vehicle connections.
GOAL CDD9
EXISTING COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND
FABRIC AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT
OF LIVABLE AND COHESIVE
NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS.
CDD9A.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD9B.
CDD9C.
CDD9D.
Encourage the preservation and
rehabilitation of historically or
architecturally significant districts,
buildings, and structures.
Establish standards for infill projects in
existing residential neighborhoods that
respect existing neighborhood scale and
character.
Establish design standards for new
development that will create more livable
and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods.
Promote compatibility between land uses
by minimizing impacts to privacy, views,
and noise and from intrusion of
nonneighborhood traffic.
Design projects to provide gradual
transitions between multiple-family and
single-family districts and between
commercial and residential districts by
considering appropriate techniques such
as:
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. Density/intensity transitions.
. Landscape buffers/trails.
. Building placement.
.. Height transitions.
Promoting Compact Urban Formffransportation
Alternatives
The suburban development pattern typical in the
United States since World War 11, has come under
much criticism in recent years for contributing to
excessive dependency on the automobile. The land use
patterns found in most suburban areas use large
amounts of land, often at the expense of agricultural
land and natural habitat areas. Traditional suburban
development patterns tend to encourage the use of the
automobile by rigidly separating residential,
employment, and shopping areas. At the same time,
the lower densities often make alternative modes of
transportation less feasible. It is also felt by many that
suburban development patterns promote monotonous
developments with no social or cultural centers and
few distinct neighborhoods or districts.
More recent urban-design strategies attempt to correct
these perceived deficiencies by promoting more
compact urban land use patterns. This approach
focuses on locating residential, employment, and
shopping areas closer to one another. One method used
to accomplish this involves provisions which allow
mixed-use development patterns. This concept has
historically been applied in downtown areas where
buildings may be developed with stores on the bottom
floor and apartments in the upper stories. However,
vehicle trips and auto dependency can also be reduced
by allowing small commercial and service-oriented
uses within or adjacent to other residential areas. The
use of higher residential densities, particularly along
major transportation corridors, can substantially
improve the use and efficiency of transit systems. In
addition, the creation of linkages and pathways
between neighborhoods and other destination points
can be used effectively to encourage the use of
alternative modes of transportation. More compact
development patterns have also been found to reduce
the costs associated with providing municipal services
and facilities.
The intent in Redding is not to restrict the opportunity
for low-density development throughout the City, but
to provide incentives for the development of more
dense, mixed-use projects which can positively impact
the City's transportation system. This approach,
together with some of the other concepts identified
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above, will be used to limit sprawl and traffic problems
which are so prevalent in other connnunities.
Additional benefits will include the preservation' of
more open space and creation of a more livable
community.
GOAL CDDlO
PROVIDE FOR A PA TTERN OF
DEVELOPMENT THAT:
. ESTABLISHES DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS,
DISTRICTS, AND ACTIVITY CENTERS.
. LINKS OPEN-SPACE AREAS TO EACH OTHER
AND TO DEVELOPED AREAS SUCH AS PARKS,
SCHOOLS, RESIDENCES, AND COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENTS.
. PROMOTES MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS.
. PLACES EMPLOYMENT, SHOPPING, AND
OTHER ACTIVITY CENTERS IN OR NEAR
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
. ENCOURAGES WALKING, BICYCLING, AND
TRANSIT USE.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDIOA. Where topography, creeks, or other
natural features cannot be used, utilize
the circulation system and the pedestrian
and bicycle pathway systems as important
structural elements to define
neighborhoods and districts.
CDDIOB. Provide for development of residential
uses in conjunction with a mixture of
local-serving retail and service uses at
appropriate locations.
CDDIOC. Establish incentives for infill
development and reuse of underutilized
parcels in transit corridors.
CDDIOD. Incorporate public transit stops and bus
shelters in the design of new development
and redevelopment of older projects
when consistent with approved transit
plans and policies. Ensure safe and
efficient access, particularly for
handicapped individuals.
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1. A grid of connected streets links
neighborhoods to schools, parks,
shopping, and jobs.
2. Street network encourages
walking and hicycling.
3. Sidewalks and walkways provide
safe and convenient access to all
activities in the community.
4. Central area with a mix of
housing, commercial, and jobs
becomes an activity center and
transit huh.
5. A small store is located in
multi- family area within
walking distance from
single-family residential area.
6. Convenient bus service is
possihle lO neighhorhoods
and community center
with direct pedestrian
access to bus stops.
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o Industrial
0. Multiple Family
o Single Family
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@ BusStop
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CDD IOE. Establish incentives for medium- to high-
density, mixed-use developments, where
appropriate, with emphasis on Downtown
and in the "Mixed Use Neighborhood
Overlay" Districts.
CDD !OF. Provide comprehensive transportation
facilities, including bicycle and
pedestrian routes. Integrate pedestrian
and bicycle routes into developments to
provide alternative access to public and
private parks and open space, transit
stops, nearby commercial developments,
and schools.
CDDIOG. By use permit, allow small
neighborhood-serving stores to be
established in all districts where they will
not unduly impact existing
neighborhoods.
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RESIDENTIAL LAND USE GUIDELINE
The density and location of residential land uses is key
to effectively implementing the compact urban form
and transportation alternatives discussed in the
previous section. However, care must be given to
respect the current or desired character of existing
neighborhoods. The introduction of uses, such as
schools, churches, and day-care facilities, can provide
focal points in residential areas, but also has the
potential to create conflicts or adversely impact those
uses immediately adjacent to them. Therefore, the
potential impacts of those facilities should be
considered and mitigated to the fullest extent possible.
One of the community's desires is to have more livable
and distinctive neighborhoods which incorporate
quality design features and amenities. Strategies to
encourage this type of development focus on incentives
rather than regulatory mandates.
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The General Plan Diagram establishes density ranges
within the various residential land use classifications.
As a component ofthe implementation of this Plan, the
City will initiate rezonings of residential properties to
apply parcel-specific densities within the assigned
density range. Rezoning may also be initiated by
individual property owners.
GOAL CDDll
ENSURE THAT NEW RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IS WELL-LOCATED AND WELL-
DESIGNED AND CAN ACCOMMODATE A
MIXTURE OF HOUSING TYPES AND USES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDllA. Maximum residential densities within a
given range are appropriate only for those
projects that demonstrate superior design
features and amenities.
CDD lIB. Establish residential design standards that
address natural features, visibility of
structures, variations in building design,
garage placement, usable open space,
access, and the relationship to
surrounding uses. Site constraints may
dictate that the maximum number of lots
allowed by the General Plan
classification for a given parcel of land
may not be realized.
CDDllC. When zoning single-family residential
areas within designated density ranges,
use density afforded by the previous
General Plan. Exceptions will be made
where site topography, access,
availability of utilities, and/or existing
neighborhood character indicate that
development potential should be either
increased or reduced by zoning action.
CDDllD. Allow residential developments to
include a mix of residential densities and
dwelling types, provided that
the proposed development is in scale with
the neighborhood and that the total
dwelling unit count is consistent with the
applicable General Plan density range
depicted on the General Plan Diagram.
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CDD II E. Allow day-care facilities, churches,
residential care facilities for the elderly,
public and private schools, small grocery
stores and other neighborhood-serving
uses, and other ancillary uses in
residential neighborhoods, provided that
they are located and designed to be
compatible with the neighborhood.
CDD llF. Allow by use permit guest houses/second
residential units in single-family
residential districts where appropriate.
The principal residence must be owner-
occupied.
CDDllG. Prohibit the creation of flag lots in
developed areas where these lots are not
in character with the neighborhood.
CDDllH. Locate multiple-family housing
throughout the community, but especially
near transportation corridors, Downtown,
major commercial areas, and
neighborhood commercial areas.
NEIGHBORHOOD
ENHANCEMENT
PRESERVATION AND
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As part of its efforts to foster community pride and
strengthen community identity, the City intends to
support measures that improve and maintain healthy
neighborhoods. Signs of a healthy neighborhood
include clean streets, low crime rates, attractive
buildings and yards, and active and responsible
residents. While a city government cannot create such
a neighborhood by itself, it can implement policies that
establish the framework necessary for neighborhoods
to develop and improve. The policies listed below are
intended to aid the efforts of citizens seeking to
enhance the quality of life in their neighborhoods and
to prevent blight.
GOAL CDDI2
ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORHOODS ARE
ATTRACTIVE, SAFE, AND WELL-MAINTAINED.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDI2A. Promote and assist in the establishment
of neighborhood and homeowner
associations that will provide a focal
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point and social structure in
neighborhoods.
CDDlZB. Promote neighborhood involvement in
the safety and maintenance of
neighborhoods by encouraging the
following types of activities:
~ Volunteer services.
. Public parks and facilities renovations.
. Neighborhood clean-up programs.
. Neighborhood Watch programs.
CDD lZC. Continue selective neighborhood projects
such as the Community Oriented Policing
Program.
CDD1ZD. Promote stronger neighborhood/school
partnerships, including joint use of City
and school facilities.
CDD 12E. Adopt a Property Maintenance Ordinance
or other appropriate mechanisms to
address:
. Building maintenance.
.. Yard maintenance.
.. Fencing.
. Maintenance of vacant properties.
. Assistance programs under appropriate
circumstances.
. Vegetation management fuel-reduction
areas.
Establish pnonl1es for
improvements based
neighborhood needs.
CDDlZG. Enforce minimum housing standards for
all rental properties.
CDDlZF.
infrastructure
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COMMERCIAL LAND USE GUIDELINES
One of the primary goals of the General Plan is to
create a balanced economic base to provide a full range
of employment opportunities for Redding's residents.
In order to meet this goal, an appropriate amount of
commercial and industrial land needs to be designated
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in a variety oflocations to attract and accommodate the
widest range of potential businesses. The industrial
component is addressed in the Economic Development
Element of this General Plan.
Within the City's economic development strategy, a
careful balance also needs to be maintained between
attracting new businesses and protecting the economic
vitality of other parts of Redding, particularly the
Downtown area. Significant effort and investment has
gone into and will continue to be put into revitalizing
the heart of the City. Therefore, it is essential that
other land use decisions reinforce that objective.
In addition to providing employment opportunities and
tax revenues, commercial and industrial land uses can
also have a significant impact on the appearance and
image of a community. Careful planning is necessary
to ensure that unsightly "strip" development patterns
and visual clutter, such as can occur with inappropriate
or excessive signage, are not perpetuated. The
incorporation of plazas and gathering places within
nonresidential development projects can be used to
provide additional opportunities for individuals to
interact and foster a greater sense of community. The
appearance of nonresidential development proj ects can
also be improved through implementation of basic
design guidelines. All ofthese actions combined will
contribute to the successful integration of commercial
and industrial land uses and the overall goal of
improving the attractiveness of the City.
GOAL CDD13
DESIGNATE RETAIL COMMERCIAL LANDS IN
APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS TO MEET THE
PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF REDDING'S
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS AND TO MAINTAIN
THE CITY'S ECONOMIC YITALlTY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD13A. Ensure that adequate commercial lands
are identified on the General Plan
Diagram to meet existing and projected
market demand for local and regional
retail commercial activity. Proposed
amendments to the Diagram, not initiated
by the Planning Commission or City
Council, will be considered appropriate
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in instances where there is a
demonstrated need for additional retail
commercial land to serve the existing and
projected retail market within a 5-year
time horizon. Applicants for General
Plan amendments, including applications
initiated by the City on public lands, shall
provide a market analysis, the scope of
which must be approved by the City,
sufficiently detailed to determine if the
above market criteria are in evidence.
Demonstrating only that a particular
location would be economically viable
for an intended use will not constitute, in
and of itself, sufficient grounds for a
General Plan amendment.
CDD 13B. Provide sufficient opportunity to satisfy
the retail market demand by allowing a
range of site sizes and locations, while
ensuring that a reclassification ofland for
commercial uses will not:
. Conflict with policies that encourage
multiple-family uses in close proximity
to retail and service uses and along
transportation corridors.
. Conflict with policies of the Parks,
Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.
. Reduce the supply of multiple-family
lands as necessary to satisfy the long-
term housing needs for very low-, low-,
and moderate-income households in the
community.
CDD13C. Encourage redevelopment of eXlstmg
commercial properties for regional-scale
commercial uses by considering General
Plan amendments on sites less than
15 acres, where redevelopment will result
in the following, as appropriate:
. Development that conforms to current
development standards and criteria by
eliminating most, if not all,
nonconforming site conditions on an
existing site or center.
. The assembly of predominantly
developed commercial properties, the
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redevelopment of which will result in a
more efficient land use pattern and
contemporary site design, such as the
use of common driveways, parking
fields, landscape, and public areas
within the development.
. Unique site designs, such as multiple
stories, mix of uses, unique
architecture, and/or similar elements,
are encouraged to achieve the intent of
this policy, which includes the potential
for development of regional
commercial uses that will result in
significant site upgrades.
. The use is compatible with surrounding
land uses.
. The use does not eliminate potential
neighborhood shopping opportunities
that reduce vehicle trips or provide
neighborhood services and identity.
CDD13D. Consider the following site
characteristics when designating lands for
retail commercial uses:
... Location on an arterial street,
preferably at street intersections.
. Provision of sufficient depth that will
allow a cohesive/clustered development
style instead of separate uses developed
in a linear fashion along the street.
. Location within or adjacent to existing
or planned concentrations of
population.
CDD 13E. Require overall development plan
approval for all shopping centers and
regional centers before allowing the
development of individual uses within the
center.
CDDI3F. Require regional centers (i.e., those
regional commercial districts that include
multiple main tenants) to include a mix of
uses, such as recreation, specialty retail,
restaurants, offices, and accommodations
for transit services and public uses.
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GOAL CDDl4
ENCOURAGE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WHICH
IS COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING
PROPERTIES AND WHICH IMPROVES THE
IMAGE OF THE CITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD l4A. Establish design and performance
standards for commercial development to
ensure that building and site design are
compatible with their surroundings in
terms of scale, mass, building patterns,
building details, location of parking,
signage, and landscape and enhance
views from major streets and other public
areas.
CD D 14 B. Create an incentive program to encourage
proposed projects to provide site
amenities, site design, and building
design that clearly exceed expected
standards by providing:
. Unique project relationship to the
surrounding community.
. Strong, consistent design style
throughout the project.
. Imaginative solutions to providing
development features such as:
. Signs.
. Parking lots.
. Screening and enclosing elements.
. proj ect Ii ghting.
. Public art.
. Landscape and water features.
. On-site and off-site pedestrian spaces
and linkages.
CDDI4C. Require the design of large commercial
projects, shopping centers, and regional-
scale developments to incorporate plazas,
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courtyards, and other outdoor gathering
places and connections to adjacent
residential neighborhoods.
SIGNS
Signs playa vital role in identifying business locations
for the traveling public. However, excess or poorly
designed and placed signs can detract significantly
from the community. Expensive, well-designed signs
can be rendered useless if there is too much visual
clutter that drowns out the functionality of individual
signs or if the sign next door blocks the view of the
sign. Typically, the cure has been to install larger more
powerful signs to compete with the motorist's eye. The
end results are sign clutter; loss of community; wasted
advertising effort; and, of course, greater cost for
businesses.
GOAL CDDl5
STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN BUSINESS
NEEDS TO IDENTIFY THEIR LOCATION TO
THE TRA VELING PUBLIC AND THE IMPACTS
TO THE STREET SCENE THAT CAN RESULT
FROM EXCESS OR POORLY DESIGNED
SIGNAGE.
Policy to achieve this goal is to:
CDDI5A. Ensure that the City's Sign Ordinance
adequately addresses allowable sign area,
placement, and design parameters for
signs.
STREETS
The memories or impressions that one has of a city are
often based on what is viewed from inside a car.
Because streets and their immediate surroundings
("streetscapes") are important to visitor and resident, it
is important to recognize their value beyond just
transportation and vehicle safety. Streets shape the
community in profound ways and create vital links
among neighborhoods and between commercial and
other nonresidential areas. The pattern of streets in a
city, their width and design elements-like sidewalks,
curbs, and landscape-are an integral part of creating
an attractive and desirable community.
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Arterial/Collector Streets
Arterial streets should be constructed with sufficient
visual amenities to improve the experience of both
vehicle passengers and pedestrians. Generally, this
requires the use oflandscape to break up and soften the
street scene by utilizing landscaped medians and
sidewalks surrounded by appropriate landscape and an
established tree canopy.
GOAL CDDl6
IMPROVE THE VISUAL ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE
CITY'S ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS;
IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD l6A. Determine priorities and establish a
program to retrofit existing arterial streets
to include median and street-side
landscape.
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CDD16C. Utilize street tree-planting as a unifying
visual element along the streets; establish
a street tree-planting and maintenance
program.
Residen tial Streets
Residential streets offer their own uruque set of
challenges to enhance their visual quality. There
should be variety in the streets, both in width and
design. Short streets with low traffic volumes should
be relatively narrow, perhaps with parking restricted to
one side only. Higher-level residential streets (also
known as "residential collectors"), while wider, should
not have excessive width; visual interest for both
vehicle passengers and pedestrians can be enhanced
through the use of detached sidewalks (or "parkways").
Parkways should be of sufficient width to allow tree-
planting as well as utility trenches if required.
The width of a street's paving often correlates with how
fast a driver will feel safe to drive. Streets that are
unnecessarily wide tend to encourage faster travel.
Since slower traffic is desirable in residential arcas,
allowing narrower street widths and/or installing
appropriate "traffic-calming" mechanisms can help
accomplish that goal.
GOALCDD17
PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL STREETS THA TARE
DESIGNED TO REDUCE VEHICLE SPEED, THAT
ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIAN USE, AND THAT ARE
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD 17 A. Allow a variety of street widths and
designs to be incorporated into new
residential developments based on the
function of the various streets. Pavement
width should generally be limited to the
minimum necessary to adequately meet
circulation demands and emergency-
vehicle access.
CDD l7B. Encourage new neighborhoods to
incorporate detached sidewalks and to
establish landscaped "parkways" between
the curb and sidewalk. Continuous and
consistent tree-planting to form canopy
closure is encouraged
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GOAL CDD18
REDUCE THE VISUAL IMPACT OF UTILITIES AND
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDI8A. Place new electric distribution lines
underground in new development.
CDD l8B. Place existing overhead distribution lines
underground upon development of the
abutting property where feasible.
CDDI8C. Establish a mechanism to systematically
underground distribution lines in existing
neighborhoods and commercial areas as
funding sources are identified.
CDD18D. Establish standards for communication
towers and equipment to promote the use
of screening or other techniques to reduce
visual impacts.
CDD 18E. Design and locate pump stations, electric
substations, backflow prevention devices,
traffic signal controllers, electric boxes,
and similar utility facilities so as to
minimize noise and visual impacts to the
community.
COMMUNITY BUILDING HEIGHT AND
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
BUILDINGS AND STREETS
Building Heights. The location of tall buildings plays
an important role in establishing the basic urban form
of the community. Tall buildings can define important
geographical areas, such as its Downtown, and can be
a catalyst for redevelopment. Significant job and
housing opportunities also can result from the
development of more intense buildings. .Properly
designed and placed, tall buildings can lead to an
increase in vitality in an area. To accomplish this,
massing of taller buildings should be integrated into
surrounding development; they should create an
elegant rather than a bulky form; and they should make
a positive contribution to the public realm, urban form,
and skyline.
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The General Plan seeks to concentrate the tallest
buildings in the Downtown area to accomplish a
number of critical community objectives. However, it
also recognizes that there are important commercial
corridors where buildings taller than the typical four-
story limit are desired to provide:
. Visitor services, such as hotels/motels.
. Residential opportunities.
. Mixed-use opportunities.
. A catalyst for redevelopment of aging commercial
districts.
. Opportunities for new convention facilities.
The Downtown Focus Area, HilltoplDana Drive Focus
Area, and the North Market Street Focus Area each
have unique values that can be enhanced by "mid-rise"
and "high-rise" buildings as these areas redevelop over
time. Figure I-Sa, Community Building Heights, in
conjunction with the above-noted Focus Area
descriptions, policies, and maps, establish the
appropriate locations for these buildings in Redding.
For purposes of this General Plan, "mid-rise" refers to
buildings with habitable floors up to 75 feet above the
ground. This height will typically accommodate six-
story buildings, depending on their design.
Considerable flexibility should be provided for the
design of roof elements, mechanical penthouses, and
other elements to exceed that height and add visual
interest to the buildings. No height limit should be
established for downtown high-rise buildings.
Additionally, increased heights are appropriate for
projects within the Stillwater Business Park, consistent
with the goals and policies of the City's Economic
Development Element.
Street Setbacks. The height of buildings and the
distance that they are set back from the street play
important roles in the overall character of a
community. For instance, the presence of tall buildings
can draw attention to certain districts in the City as
viewed from major thoroughfares. Buildings
constructed close to the street can contribute to
establishing an urban feel in Downtown or, with
greater setbacks, a suburban feel to areas outside of
Downtown. For Redding, taller buildings with minimal
setbacks should be encouraged Downtown to
distinguish it from other commercial districts and to
help provide an urban "heart" for the City. Major
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thoroughfares will generally have larger setbacks; the
buildings shorter in stature. Minimal setbacks may
also be appropriate for new mixed use districts that are
contemplated by this Plan.
GOAL CDD19
HA VE BUILDING SETBACKS AND HEIGHTS
REFLECT THE ROLE AND CHARACTER OF THE
V ARIOUS DISTRICTS OF THE CITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDDI9A. Establish appropriate standards for
buildings, massing, height, and setbacks
for residential and commercial
developments on arterial and collector
streets that will define and reinforce the
character of development districts in the
city.
CDDI9B. Utilize Figure 1-5, in conjunction with
the appropriate Focus Area maps and
policies, 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.
CDDI9C. Establish appropriate standards and
design criteria for mid-rise and high-rise
buildings. The standards and criteria
should address, among other items, the
following:
. Definition and support of adjacent
streets and open spaces.
. Integration with other buildings and
open space on the block or in the area.
. Provision of high-quality pedestrian
amenities.
. Recognition of the importance and role
of the three main parts of tall buildings:
the base, middle (shaft), and top.
CDDI9D. Establish procedures for instituting an
Architectural Review Committee to
review and make recommendations
proposals for mid-rise and high-rise
buildings. The Committee should include
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individuals with specific expertise and
experience in the design and
construction of these building types.
GOAL CDD20
ENLIVEN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN BY PROMOTING
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC ART AS A MEANS OF
TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SPACES, PROVIDING
CONTEXT AND RELEV ANCE, AND CONTRIBUTING
TO COMMUNITY INTEREST AND PRIDE.
Policy to achieve this goal is to:
CDD20A. Utilize public art to create identifiable
districts, places, and special locations in
the public domain.
. Encouraging the integration of art
into the architecture of municipal
structures, facilities, parks, open
space, and other public areas.
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. Involving artists and specialized
design professionals in the design,
implementation, and integration of
art in public projects.
ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENT A TION
The General Plan Diagram identifies the general
distribution of various land use classifications
throughout the Planning Area. Because ofthe scale, it
may be difficult to detennine the precise location of
boundaries between map land use classifications and/or
the actual extent of hazard areas associated with steep
slopes or flooding. In some instances, more than one
land use classification may be applied to a single parcel
ofland, requiring that the appropriate mix of uses and
allowable density be determined onan individual basis.
In order to streamline minor interpretations of the
General Plan Diagram and reduce the need for General
Plan amendments in such circumstances, the City of
Redding has established the following policies for land
use administration procedures.
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GOAL CDD21
ENSURE PROPER AND EFFICIENT
ADMINISTRATION OF THE
GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD2IA. Permit the Director, Board of
Administrative Review, or Planning
Commission to reconcile land use
classification boundaries to coincide with
legal parcel boundaries and actual flood
and slope areas provided that land use
compatibility is maintained, that the
integrity of each land use district is
maintained, and that there will be no
adverse impacts of such boundary
adjustment. Such actions will not
constitute a General Plan amendment.
CDD2IB. Allow the Planning Commission to
determine the appropriate mix and density
of development on parcels shown on the
General Plan Diagram as divided into two
or more land use classifications based on
policies of the General Plan. Such
actions will not constitute a General Plan
amendment.
Routine review of the General Plan is critical if the
City is to ensure that the Plan continues to be
consistent with community values, social and economic
trends, and changing technology. Further, routine
review of the Plan can identity how well the City
implements the policies of the Plan. The following
policy addresses review of the General Plan.
GOAL CDD22
PROVIDE FOR THE ONGOING
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
CDD22A. The Planning Commission shall review
the General Plan annually, focusing
principally on actions undertaken in the
previous year to carry out the
implementation programs of the Plan.
The Planning Commission's report to the
City Council shall include, as the
.
Commission deems appropriate,
recommendations for amendments to the
General Plan. This review shall also be
used to satisfy the requirements of Public
Resources Code 21081.6 for a mitigating
monitoring program.
CDD22E. Conduct a major review of the General
Plan every five years and revise it as
deemed necessary.
The General Plan Diagram is limited in its ability to
provide detailed guidance on development at a
neighborhood level. Likewise, broad, citywide policies
often cannot adequately convey how the General Plan
envisions certain smaller areas of the City to develop.
Whether these areas are entire neighborhoods or are
limited to a few blocks or parcels, this section of the
Land Use Element serves to fine-tune the General Plan
Diagram and policies relating to various portions of the
Planning Area. The areas described below have their
own unique development constraints and opportunities.
For purposes of this Plan, these areas are referred to as
"focus areas."
Each of the identified focus areas is discussed
separately in this section. It shows how the existing
character of each area has been influenced by previous
development and how new development can be
channeled to resolve existing problems or capitalize on
opportunities. City policies that direct future
development and capital improvements in each area are
presented where appropriate. Policies discussed within
the text of each focus area are illustrated by
accompanying diagrams.
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Focus AREAS
SPECIFIC FOCUS AREAS
DOWNTOWN Focus AREA
The Downtown area includes Redding's original town
site, which was platted in 1872. The early vitality of
the town was spurred by railroad activity as well as
copper and gold mines located north of town.
Downtown still contains a number of early century
buildings, while the oldest neighborhoods in the City
are located nearby. Construction of the Downtown
Mall in 1973 significantly changed the face and
vehicular circulation patterns of the Downtown core.
Retail activity Downtown began to falter with the
construction of Interstate 5, which bypassed the
Downtown business district. As new retail businesses
located (and existing businesses relocated) near
freeway interchanges, Downtown retail activity began
to give way to more and more office uses. Over the
past several years, a very strong interest has developed
in creating a modern and distinctive Downtown that is
the social, governmental, office, and cultural center of
the community, while maintaining a comfortable
atmosphere.
To encourage this evolution to continue, new
development Downtown should assume a different
character than new development elsewhere in the City.
It should present a more urban character, by ensuring
that the most intense, tallest, and most interesting
buildings in Redding are located in and around the
Downtown core. Such buildings can take many forms,
from those that provide a mix of retail, office, and
residential uses, which is the preferred Downtown core
development type, to stand-alone office and residential
buildings.
Downtown offers many opportunities for the
development of urban-style buildings, represented by
"mid-rise" and "high-rise" structures. For purposes of
this General Plan, "mid-rise" refers to buildings with
habitable floors up to 75 feet above the ground. This
height will typically accommodate six-story buildings,
depending on their design. Considerable flexibility
should be provided for the design of roof elements,
mechanical penthouses, and other elements to exceed
that height and add visual interest to the buildings. No
height limit should be established for downtown high-
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rise buildings.
Mid-rise building development is appropriate in those
areas that "ring" the Downtown Core, while high-rise
development is appropriate in the Core area itself(see
Figure 1-6). Mid-rise buildings will provide a
transition from existing two- and three-story structures
on the periphery of the Downtown to the future high-
rise buildings in the Downtown Core. It also will
provide an appropriate height transition from nearby
residential uses. The design of these new buildings
will be critical if they are to be a positive addition to
Downtown and contribute to the desired pedestrian
setting of the area. Goal 19 of this Element and its
various policies address community building height
and call for the development of design guidelines for
mid-rise and high-rise buildings that can be used to
ensure that these buildings provide the positi ve image
to the community that Redding seeks.
Despite encouraging development of a modern and
intense downtown area, Downtown Redding should be
a place for pedestrians first and automobiles second.
Instead of setting buil dings far back from the stree~
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:
Buildings should be designed so that people are
protected from the weather by using overhangs, shade
structures, and canopy trees. The design should
encourage mid-blockpedestrian 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. 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
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same impact as large blank walls-neither presents a
pedestrian orientation. These and other design
components are included in the Downtown Specific
Plan.
CDDI9 and Figure 1-<>. Encourage mid-
rise and high-rise buildings in the Core area
to include a mix of commercial and
residential uses.
The Downtown focus area includes provisions intended
to: (I) encourage redevelopment in the area to
establish Downtown as the office, entertaimnent,
government, and cultural center ofthe City; (2) ensure
that ample land is available Downtown for multiple-
family development; and (3) establish Downtown as an
active, pedestrian-{)riented district
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.
Downtown Focus Area Development Guidelines
01.
Ensure that new development is consistent
with, and furthers the goals of, the Downtown
Redding Specific Plan.
e. Residential density should not be limited in
the Downtown Core.
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.
f. Promote development of garden
apartments-type development north and
east ofthe Pine Street School; recognize the
potential of the school to be the hub of
neighborhood activity.
b. Encourage development in the Downtown
area to include a mix of mid-rise and high-
rise office buildings, consistent with Goal
g. Allow outdoor uses such as restaurant
seating, flower sales, and similar activities
on private property and, where appropriate,
on public property.
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NORTH MARKET STREET
At one time the principal visitor-serving area in
Redding, this portion of Old Highway 99 was known as
the "Miracle Mile." With the construction oflnterstate
5 in the 1970s, through traffic was diverted away from
this area, while visitor services were provided at more
convenient freeway interchange locations. While the
Miracle Mile has languished over the years, it is poised
once again to be a prime location for visitor services.
The impetus for this revival will be the construction of
the Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum by the River
complex, linked by a world-class pedestrian bridge.
The City's riverfront regional park-Lake
Redding/Caldwell Park-is also adjacent to the
Miracle Mile corridor. From this location near the
Sacramento River, visitors will be able to walk a short
distance to these major attractions, making it a very
convenient location to enjoy these first-class facilities.
In order to fully realize the potential, both land uses
and development design must be given careful
consideration. Uses should include lodging,
restaurants, and small tourist-serving shops. Mid-rise
buildings are encouraged on the east side of the
corridor, including those offering lodging or
residences, or a mix of uses. For purposes of this
General Plan, "mid-rise" refers to buildings with
habitable floors up to 75 feet above the ground. This
height will typically accommodate six-story buildings,
depending on their design. Considerable flexibility
should be provided for the design of roof elements,
mechanical penthouses, and other elements to exceed
that height and add visual interest to the buildings.
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New development should be unique, be well-designed,
include amenities that complement the attributes ofthis
Focus Area, and incorporate substantiallandscape. The
streetscape should be softened by landscaped medians
and street-side planting. Signage should be
understated. Automobile-{)riented uses should be
prohibited.
North Market Street Development Gnidelines
NM 1. Prepare a comprehensive design plan for the
corridor that incorporates landscape features,
building design, and architectural materials.
NM2. Establish incentives for visitor-serving uses
such as hotels, motels, restaurants, and small
retail shops and limitations on new
automobile-related uses.
NM3. Work with property owners to provide
landscaping along the street frontages where
feasible; develop a unified plan for landscape
improvements.
NM4. Establish a pedestrian trail along Sulphur
Creek, upstream of Market Street; explore a
pedestrian crossing of North Market Street
NM5. In consideration of the many scenic and
recreational attributes adjacent to the street
corridor, allow the development of mid-rise
lodging facilities, mixed use, and residential
projects along the east side of North Market
Street.
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PARK MARINA Focus AREA
The Park Marina area is one of the most visible
waterfront areas within the community. Its proximity
to Downtown and Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum
by the River makes the Park Marina area a perfect
location for water-oriented businesses and tourist or
recreation-related facilities. Because of the unique
nature of this area and the importance its development
will have on the community, a specific plan-known as
the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan-was prepared
and adopted for the 500-acre area in 1990. To ensure
that future development in the Park Marina area is
consistent with other recent community-enhancement
and revitalization activities occurring in the vicinity,
the community should reevaluate the existing Redding
Riverfront Specific Plan and modify it as appropriate
to complement the development theme being created in
surrounding areas.
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Park Marina Area Development Guidelines
PM 1. Ensure that development within the Park
Marina area is designed to maximize the
unique opportunities created by its riverfront
location and complement development
activities within the Downtown and Turtle Bay
Museums and Arboretum by the River.
PM2. Ensure that development in the Park Marina
area is designed to retain and integrate natural
features associated with the riverfront to the
fullest extent possible.
PM3. Evaluate the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan,
including plan area boundaries and amend it if
necessary to ensure that development within
the Park Marina area complements the
Downtown Specific Plan, the Civic Center
and planned development activities at Turt1~
Bay Museums and Arboretum by the River.
The residential densities and commercial
intensities contained in the Redding Riverfront
Specific Plan will not be reduced.
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MAGNOLIA NEIGHBORHOOD Focus
AREA
The Magnolia Neighborhood is among the oldest
neighborhoods in Redding. The neighborhood is
replete with examples of turn-of-the-century to post-
World War II era architecture, including California
Bungalow, Craftsman style, Prairie style, and
Mediterranean Revival, among others. In response to
declining housing stock and the establishment of high-
density land uses that were clearly incompatible with
the neighborhood, the City adopted the "Magnolia
Neighborhood Plan" in 1976. This plan reduced
allowable residential densities to prevent the
construction of additional high-density apartment
projects, while establishing a moderate, multiple-
family residential density throughout the neighborhood
This strategy has met with some success, but has also
generated some concerns. On the positive side, the
construction of additional three- to four-story
apartment complexes was halted. However, smaller
multiple-family units have been constructed at
numerous locations in the neighborhood, having a
negative impact on the original housing stock in their
immediate vicinity. This is to say that the emergence
of apartments in the neighborhood acted as a
disincentive for residents to make investments in
upgrading existing homes due to the uncertainty of
what may be constructed nearby.
It is the policy of this Plan to recognize and preserve
the single-family housing stock in the Magnolia
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Neighborhood. To that end, the General Plan Diagram
dcpicts the entire Neighborhood as single-family,
notwithstanding the existing multiple-family uses. The
following policies recognize existing multiple-family
uses and much of the multiple-family zoning where it
currently exists in the neighborhood, but restrict the
manner in which those units can be reconstructed in the
event of severe damage or destruction. The intent is to
ensure that any new multiple-family construction in the
neighborhood is compatible with the area to the
maximum extent feasible.
Magnolia Neighborhood Focus Area Development
Policies
MNI. Conserve and enhance the Magnolia
Neighborhood, as depicted on the Focus Area
Diagram, as a "Single Family Residential" area.
MN2. Maintain "Multiple Family" zoning only for
existing apartment complexes. Rezone areas
that are predominately "Single Family" to a
single- family mixed district that accommodates
existing and new uses such as multiple single-
family dwellings on a lot, guesthouses, and
second units.
MN3. Establish standards for alterations or
reconstruction of existing multiple-family
structures to ensure neighborhood compatibility
with respect to character, height, mass, form,
setbacks, and materials.
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STILLWATER CREEK/OLD OREGON
TRAIL Focus AREA
The Stillwater Creek corridor is rural in nature, its
main urban feature being Shasta Community College.
The development pattern typical of the area ranges
from rural residential lots (3 to 5 acres) in the vicinity
of Whispering Oaks Subdivision to much larger hobby
farms and agricultural businesses both north and south
of the Community College. Prime agricultural soils
can be found at various locations throughout the
corridor. Its rural nature provides a natural edge
between Redding's urban area to the west and the more
rural lands to the east and provides a reserve of lands
that will become critical for future urbanization.
Although the Planning Area and Sphere of Influence
for Redding extends east of Stillwater Creek, the
General Plan envisions that the area will remain rural
over the next ten years or so. The General Plan
Diagram establishes parcel sizes greater than five acres
over much of the area, recognizing that the already
fragmented ownership pattern will discourage
urbanization. As the available land supply for housing
in the Planning Area becomes more scarce over the
next decade, there will be pressure to urbanize the
larger, currently undeveloped parcels within the
Stillwater Creek Focus Area. Construction of the
Stillwater sewer trunk line or pumping into the Churn
Creek watershed will provide ample capacity to serve
this area with sanitary sewer, opening the area to
urbanization. The City's Master Sewer Plan includes
the Stillwater trunk line and necessary capacity
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increases to the Stillwater Sewer Treatment Plant as
integral components of the City's growth strategy.
Stillwater Creek Focus Area Development
Guidelines
SC I. Consider annexation and urban development
when land availability for single-family uses
elsewhere in the Planning Area declines in
accordance with the policies of this Plan.
SC2. Work with Shasta County to identify those
parcels with the greatest likelihood of
accommodating future urbanization. Jointly
develop a strategy that will facilitate such
development.
SC3. Maintain the rural feel along the Old Oregon
Trail corridor between Old Alturas Road and
State Route 299E.
SC4. Provide opportunities for the establishment of
commercial services and a mix of housing
types near Shasta Community College.
SC5. Encourage the relocation of the existing
automobile-dismantlingbusiness along Collyer
Drive to an appropriate industrial district.
SC6. Incorporate Class I and 2 bike routes into
project and street designs to facilitate
nonmotorized access to the Community
College.
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CLOVER CREEK Focus AREA
The seven-square-mile Clover Creek drainage basin is
one of the more unique in the Planning Area. It is
home to the majority of "special status" speCies of
plants and invertebrates to be found in the area,
including State and/or Federally listed (threatened or
endangered) slender orcult grass and the vernal pool
tadpole and fairy shrimps. These spccies reside in the
many vernal pools and vernal pool complexes found
throughout the basin. V cry little riparian vegetation is
associated with the creek; however, !lwet meadow"
type wetlands are numerous.
The floodplain of Clover Creek is very wide, although
the velocity and depth of flooding is minimal. It is
estimated that as many as 100 structures are affected by
the creek's floodplain during a 100-year event, some of
which experience some flooding problems during
storms of a lesser intensity.
In 1987, much of the basin was placed within the
Clover Creek Sewer Assessment District. This district
facilitated the construction of a trunk sewer line which
was needed to open up the area for more intensive
industrial, commercial, and residential development.
Prior to construction of that line, septic systems were
the only available means of sewage disposal, which
severely restricted the basin's development potential.
Given the proximity to the Redding Municipal Airport
and the abundance of industrially zoned land, the area
was a logical choice for increasing commercial
intensities and residential densities.
A combination of the basin's wide floodplain, vernal
pools, wetlands, and the sewer assessment district have
complicated the development process in the basin to an
extent not foreseen when the District was formed.
Sewer assessments were established based on
"channelization" of Clover Creek. This would have
had the practical effect of reducing the floodplain to a
significant degree, thereby affording properties with
increased development potential. Assessments were
established based on that increased potential. The
existence of vernal pools and wetlands adds to the
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challenge of development, often requiring expensive
mitigation measures and/or preservation of additional
lands. Channelization of the creek is no longer
considered desirable or feasible from an environmental
perspective.
Consistent with the policies contained in this General
Plan when it was initially adopted, the City has
constructed the "Clover Creek Preserve." This
stormwater detention facility/park not only provides
flood protection for numerous downstream propcrties,
but also reduces the depth of flooding and width of the
floodplain such that some level of additional
development may occur in the basin that would not
otherwise be feasible.
The challenge to development in the Clover Creek
Basin is to find an acceptable balance between: (I) the
development rights accruing to those paying sewer
assessments, (2) reducing or eliminating flooding that
presently occurs to existing structures, and (3) the
policies of this Plan which restrict floodplain
development and which seek to preserve, where
possible, sensitive habitats. The following policies
provide options for striking that needed balance.
Clover Creek Focus Area Development Guidelines
CC I. Maintain the stormwater-detention capabilities
of the Clover Creek preserve facility for the
flood protection and recreational amenities it
provides.
CC2. Minimize the use of channelization to contain
flood flows with new development, except
those intended exclusively to facilitate
industrial uses.
CC3. Establish a continuous trail system from
Hartnell A venue to Clover Creek's confluence
with the Sacramento River and require
subdivisions to provide adequate access to the
Creek corridor where appropriate.
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VICTOR AVENUE Focus AREA
This north-south arterial street lies within what was
once known as Enterprise. This formerly
unincorporated area was annexed to the City in 1976,
well after the land use pattern between Hartnell
A venue and Mistletoe Lane was established Land
uses along the street are a mix of single-family,
multiple-family, and commercial. It is the residential
uses that are most impacted by existing and future
traffic volumes, both in terms of vehicle noise and
difficulty in accessing adjacent properties. Given
projected traffic volumes, the street will eventually
need to be widened to four lanes; direct street access to
single-family residential parcels will not be acceptable.
To accommodate needed widening along this section of
the street, the City has utilized two tools: (I) required
street dedications in conjunction with development
projects and (2) the purchase of a substantial number
of properties along the west side of the right-of-way
between Hartnell A venue and East Cypress A venue.
These actions will allow the City to add two lanes to
the street and provide a frontage road (if necessary) for
those residential uses on lbe east side of the street,
south of East Cypress Avenue, as generally depicted on
the Focus Area Diagram.
A different planning solution is proposed for the
residential area north of East Cypress Avenue. This
plan allows a transition of uses from single-family to
office uses to occur. The following policies illustrate
the two mechanisms described to facilitate street-
widening and reduce traffic conflicts along the street.
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Victor A venue Focus Area Development Guidelines
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V3.
Acquire sufficient right-of-way to widen
Victor A venue to four lanes and to construct a
frontage road as necessary.
Subsequent to street widening, allow office
development to occur on the west side of
Victor A venue, generally between Cascade
Lane and Mistletoe Lane subject to the
following requirements:
. Minimum parcel size: ] 0,000 square
feet.
. Common driveways may be required
between new office uSes.
. Development intensity must be
consistent with the "Limited Office".
classification ofthis General Plan and
implementing zoning.
Subsequent to street widening, allow medium-
density residential development (6 to 10 units
per acre) to occur on the east side of Victor
Avenue, generally as depicted on Figure 1-12
subject to the following requirements:
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Minimum parcel size: 10,000 square
feet.
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Common driveways may be required
between residential developments.
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Development is limited to single-story
construction.
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HILLTOP!DANA DRIVE Focus AREA
The Dana Drive Focus Area got its start as a regional
retail shopping area with the construction of the Mount
Shasta Mall in 1971. While commercial development
along the Hilltop Drive corridor continued, a virtual
explosion in retail development occurred beginning in
1988 with the approval and construction of the Food-4-
Less, Target, Costco, Wal-Mart, and similar regional-
scale developments. Much of the infrastructure
necessary for this growth was derived from actions
taken by the Redding Redevelopment Agency, as well
as assessment districts. Today, the Dana DrivelHilltop
Drive Focus Area serves the retail shopping needs of
individuals within a nO-sQuare-mile trade area. This
activity not only provides necessary goods and services
to a growing community, but makes a significant
contribution of sales tax dollars to the City to fund
public safety, planning, parks, and other important
municipal functions.
The Hilltop Drive area is also the principal visitor
lodging and service area in the City, containing a large
variety of motels, restaurants, and shopping
opportunities. As demand for varied lodging
accommodations and convention facilities increases,
the area should be prepared to accommodate requests
for hotels that exceed the typical three- to four-story
height. Other more intense uses may also be
appropriate over time in the Focus Area. To
accommodate these varying needs and opportunities,
Figure 1-13 notes a broad area south of SR44 that is
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appropriate to consider for construction of mid-rise
buildings. For purposes of this General Plan, "mid-
rise" refers to buildings with habitable floors up to 75
feet above the ground. This height will typically
accommodate six-story buildings, depending on their
design. Considerable flexibility should be provided for
the design of roof elements, mechanical penthouses,
and other elements to exceed that height and add visual
interest to the buildings.
For many people, especially visitors, this area is the
gateway through which they see Redding. Maintaining
this area as a successful regional commercial center,
upgrading its visual appearance, and improving traffic
circulation are critical to presenting a positive regional
Image.
Hilltopmana Drive Focus Area Development
Guidelines
HD 1. Retrofit arterial streets where feasible to
include landscape medians and additional
streetside landscape. Prepare a comprehensive
design plan for the corridor that incorporates
landscape features, building design, and
architectural materials.
HD2. Allow mid-rise buildings at appropriate areas
within the Focus Area (see Figure 1-13).
HD3. Construct the public improvements as noted on
Figure 1-13.
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OASIS ROAD Focus AREA
Consistent with the guidance provided by adoption of
the General Plan in 2000, the Oasis Road Specific Plan
(ORSP) was subsequently prepared and adopted on
September 19, 2006. This" regulatory specific plan"
establishes land use classifications, zoning district
regulations, development design criteria, and related
goals and policies to ensure that high quality
commercial and residential development occurs in the
Plan area. Further, it set the stage for needed
infrastructure improvements in the area and was the
impetus for City adoption of the North Redding Traffic
Benefit District. The benefit district is the primary
mechanism to ensure that needed street improvements
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occur in a fair and timely manner by providing a
funding mechanism for the improvements.
The ORSP establishes the physical arrangement ofland
uses in the area, and is geared to facilitating the high
quality development of regional/visitor serving retail
uses as well providing opportunities for both apartment
and single family development. It also recognizes the
importance that the natural environment plays in the
City and sets the stage for development of a vast open
space system of creek corridor trails, and public parks.
Please refer to the ORSP for a complete description of
land uses, development regulations, design criteria, and
plan implementation measures.
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PARKVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD Focus
AREA
The Parkview Neighborhood is among Redding's
older neighborhoods. It lies south of Cypress Avenue
between the west bank of the Sacramento River and
State Highway 273. Grange Street separates the
primarily residential northern portion from a small
industrial pocket in the south. Commercial/office uses
have developed along the highway frontage and
Parkview Avenue. Redding's new Civic Center
complex and South City Park are located immediately
across Parkview Avenue to the north.
Parkview has experienced marked deterioration over
the past twenty years, declining from its heyday status
in the 1950s and '60s as an attractive, middle.dass
family residential neighborhood to the Parkview of
today where criminal activity, cheap rental property,
and deteriorated infrastructure prevail.
The decline is, in part, attributable to the
establishment of higher -density land uses, along with
the transformation of many of the existing single-
family homes into rental properties. Of the existing
residential units, less than 25 percent are currently
owner-occupied. Coupled with the close proximity of
industrial and service commercial uses with little or no
buffer zone, the quality of life within portions of the
residential neighborhood is poor. Deferred
maintenance and/or neglect is evident on many
structures. Property values are low. Because much of
the pattern of development occurred prior to
establishment of current standards, many developed
parcels are substandard in size, have inadequate
setback from the street and neighboring properties,
and have inadequate access.
The neighborhood has been the focus of Redding's
Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU) for several years.
While the area is showing positive trends toward
alleviation of most gang- and drug-related criminal
activity, the NPU is still faced with a level of calls for
assistance that far exceeds other similarly-sized
neighborhoods in Redding.
From a positive standpoint, the Parkview
Neighborhood is uniquely located in close proximity
to the new Civic Center, the Sacramento River and the
Park Marina riverfront, and a major City park.
Based on the direction provided by this General Plan,
the Redevelopment Agency prepared and the City
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approved the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic
Revitalization Plan in January 2001. The emphasis of
the Plan is to provide conditions that will stimulate the
neighborhood from an economic standpoint by:
. Improving the existing dwelling units by actively
pursuing various code violations and providing
financial incentives.
. Increasing the level of home ownership.
. Improving the quality of life of residents by
providing parks, sidewalks, and other amenities.
. Providing opportunities for mixed-use
development along Parkview A venue.
. Generally creating an environment that attracts
buyers and investors to the neighborhood.
Parkview Neighborhood Area Development
Guidelines
The revitalization plan establishes specific
development policies for the neighborhood that will
accomplish, among other things, the following:
PN I. Preserve and enhance the residential nature of
the core area through establishment of
effective buffer land uses, especially between
the residential portion and the
industrial/service commercial uses to the south
and west and between single- and multiple-
family uses, utilizing innovative design
features. Provide improved access to the
Sacramento River, a future connection to the
Sacramento River Trail, and other needed
recreational amenities in the neighborhood.
PN2. Facilitate mixed-use development that allows
retail, commercial office, and residential
components on Parkview A venue. Establish
appropriate design review guidelines and
development standards that will guide
development along the corridor.
PN3. Create high-quality, affordable residential
development that integrates new construction
with existing dwellings and which provides a
catalyst to encourage private reinvestment in
the neighborhood.
PN4. Facilitate needed neighborhood traffic and
circulation improvements in the context of the
needs of the entire neighborhood.
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ApPENDIX "A"
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
DESIGN ELEMENT
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
In accordance with Policy CDDlI (Community
Development and Design Element), preparation and
approval of specific plans will be required for the
areas depicted as Specific Plan in this Appendix. The
specific plan shall, . at a minimum, address the
following:
. The distribution, location, and extent ofland uses,
including standards for land use intensity.
. Compatibility of new development with adjacent
existing and proposed development.
. Establishment of mixed-use areas which provide a
range of commercial services and housing types.
. Distribution and location of roadways, including
design standards for and the precise alignment of
arterial, collector, and local streets and bikeways.
. Provisions for the extension of the existing City
roadway system into new development areas. New
development shall be linked to adjacent existing
neighborhoods and planned neighborhoods by
collector and local streets.
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. Land acquisition, parcel-assembly needs.
. Distribution and location of and specifications for
sewer, water, and drainage facilities needed to
serve new development. Wherever possible and
consistent with public safety consideration,
drainage facilities should be designed as natural
waterways.
. Distribution and location of parks, schools, and
other public and quasi-public facilities as
appropriate.
. Provisions for linking residential neighborhoods,
parks, schools, Downtown, shopping areas, and
employment centers through a system ofpedestrian
pathways and linear open-space corridors.
. Design guidelines for all new public and private
development and improvements, including
landscape, park layout and improvement, roadway
frontage treatment, subdivision identification signs
and monuments, and walls and fences.
. Provisions for development phasing to ensure
orderly and contiguous development.
. Provisions for minimizing conflicts between new
development and agricultural uses.
. Implementation measures necessary to carry out
the plan, including a program for financing public
infrastructure improvements.
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RECREA TION ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND CONTENT
The purpose of the Recreation Elemcnt is to identify
and document present park facilities; compare such
facilities with current and long-term needs; establish
attainable goals andobjcctives to meet the community's
needs; and develop and adopt programs and plans
which will accomplish the community's recreation
goals.
Background data and information for this element are
contained within Chapter 8 of the City of Redding
General Plan Background Report.
Specific topics addressed within this element include:
. Natural and Scenic Open Areas.
. Regional River Parkway.
. Archaeological and Historic Resources (as they
relate to park and recreation sites).
. Park Planning and Development.
. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses.
. Facility Funding and Management.
. Recreation Programs.
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. Citywide Trail System.
. Vandalism and User Safety.
The Recreation Element is intended to be used as a
coordinating document by all levels of government
involved in planning and community development and
the management and development of park, recreation,
and open-space resources within the Redding Planning
Area.
The Recreation Element should also be consulted by
property owners, developers, and public officials
before preparing land-use applications for
consideration by the City. Whenever community
issues affecting park, recreation, or open space are
being discussed, it is appropriate to refer to the text and
map exhibits of this element.
AUTHORITY
Government Code Section 65560(b)(3) specifies that
open space for outdoor recreation be addressed in a
community's General Plan. Although many
jurisdictions choose to discuss this topic within their
Open Space Element, Government Code Section 65303
states that the General Plan may include other
elements, such as a Recreation Element, as long as they
relate to the physical development of the City. Because
of the importance of recreation to the Redding
community, the City has had an adopted separate
"Recreation Element" since 1985.
City of Redding, 2000-1010 General Plan, REcreation Element
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GOALS AND POLICIES
To meet the needs of a growing and diverse population,
recreational programs and park facilities playa critical
role in community safety andin determining our quality
oflife. They can provide resources to combat juvenile
delinquency, gangs, and antisocial behavior. They help
develop values, life skills, and experiences of people,
particularly our youth, that lead to healthy, socially
responsible and productive lives. They can promote
opportunities for citizens to be volunteers and
advocates, el)hancing communication and creating a
sense of ownership in our community.
Background information for this element identifies
several deficiencies in meeting Redding's park and
recreation needs, particularly Neighborhood and
Community Parks. The challenge to recreation and
park providers is to balance the community's desire for
a full spectrum of park facilities and recreation
programs with the reality of limited resources.
It is recognized that new development can be beneficial
to a city. However, it must be balanced with the
realization that growth without "quality of life" as a
critical component is not beneficial and ultimately
counterproductive. This is a concern held by many
Redding residents and community groups. In fact, this
concern has resulted in several unique private/public
partnerships to enhance park and recreation facilities
such as the Sacramento River Trail, Turtle Bay
Museum, Redding Arboretum, and Kids Kingdom-a
portion of Enterprise Community Park.
To meet the community's desire for not only large
public parks, but also smaller neighborhood-oriented
facilities and improved open space, expansion of the
private/public partnership concept and existing public
partnerships is proposed within this element. The
private/public partnership approach places more
responsibility on the private sector for providing small
neighborhood-oriented amenities to serve individual
subdivisions and allows the City to direct a larger
portion of its resources toward the community's broader
park and recreation needs. Expansion of existing
public partnerships emphasizes the collocation of parks
with schools and utilization of joint use and
maintenance agreements to maximize efficiencics.
Implementation of both approaches is considered
necessary in order to provide and maintain the full
range of park and facility types that is desired.
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As population and the density of development within
the Planning Area continue to increase, park,
recreation, and open-space areas will become even
more important to the community. At the same time,
the availability of suitable parklands will decrease as
potential sites are developed. Therefore, it is essential
that suitable sites for public parks, trails, and other
recreational features be identified and acquired well in
advance of their actual need and, at times, before
funding sources for facility development have been
established to ensure that adequate lands will be
available to meet long-term needs.
This section includes goals and policies designed to
address the primary recreation and park development
issues. The goals, policies, and exhibits contained in
this element will serve as the framework for meeting
the City's ongoing park and recreation needs.
NATURAL AND SCENIC OPEN AREAS
The City of Redding is fortunate to have a variety of
natural, scenic, and open-space features throughout the
community. The most important of these is the
Sacramento River, which essentially bisects the City.
The river is viewed as a focal point of the community.
Development of a Regional River Parkway has long
been envisioned as a multijurisdictional project that
would maximize and enhance the recreational potential
of the river. Therefore, efforts to plan and design the
City's recreational system should focus on maximizing
and protecting this resource.
GOAL Rl
RECOGNIZE THE SACRAMENTO RIVER AS THE
BACKBONE OF THE CITY'S PARK SYSTEM.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
RIA. Prepare a Regional River Parkway Plan for
areas along the Sacramento River between
Shasta Dam and the City of Anderson to
address:
. Resource protection.
. Recreational opportunities.
. Location of existing and proposed facilities.
. Recommendations for speed limits and use
restrictions on the river, where warranted.
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. Acquisition of lands.
. Management and operations.
. Financing.
RIB. Preserve native trees and riparian and other
natural vegetation along the Sacramento River
by incorporating these features into paIk
designs, where feasible.
RI C. Plan and implement a public trail along the
Sacramento River that also provides
connections, where feasible, to school facilities
and other destination points.
RID. Protect and enhance public, fire, and rescue
access along the entire riverfront, while
minimizing/mitigating impacts to the fullest
extent possible.
RIE. Educate the public on responsible use of the
river and on the economic benefits, such as
increased tourism, that can result from
protecting and enhancing the Sacramento River
corridor.
GOAL R2
PRESERVE AND ENCOURAGE THE JUDICIOUS
DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE NATURAL RESOURCE
AREAS WHICH HAVE A UNIQUE
RECREATION POTENTIAL.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
R2A. Establish park sites and public open-space
areas along the river and tributary creeks
through public and private land purchases, land
dedications, easements, and similar
mechanisms.
R2B. Promote the use of native plants, particularly
valley oaks, where appropriate in park and
natural open-space areas.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES
Redding is rich in both archaeological and historic
resources. Because park and recreational facilities are
often located adjacent to waterways or woodland areas,
there is a high probability that archaeological, historic,
or cultural resources will be encountered within sites
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proposed for park and recreation use. Depending on
the type of resource involved, these features can often
be incorporated into facility designs.
GOAL R3
PRESERVE AND ENHANCE REDDING'S HISTORIC
AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE PROCESS OF
PARK DEVELOPMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
R3A. Protect and enhance historically significant
structures and resources located in park and
open-space lands.
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.
R3C. Integrate historic resources into park
developments, where possible.
PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
With the adoption of the General Plan in 2000, policy
guidance to develop and implement the citywideParks,
Recreation and Open Space Master Plan was provided
(Previously Policy R4A). That master plan was
adopted in 2004 and is known as the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Master Plan (PTOSMP.) Generalized
descriptions for various types of recreational lands are
referenced below. The PTOSMP includes complete
descriptions of each facility type. The type and
location of existing public park facilities and/or private
facilities accessible to the general public are shown on
Appendix" A."
Neighborhood Parks are fully developed parks which
typically contain a variety of active recreational
facilities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball
or tennis courts, and open play areas. These facilities
are intended primarily for informal, recreational
activities and divided into two categories:
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Small Neighborhood Parks are typically .25
to 5 acres in size and, in addition to providing
recreational opportunities, provide visual and
aesthetic landscape relief in the otherwise
urbanized setting.
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. Large Neighhorhood Parks are typically 5 to
15 acres in size and serve as the recreational
and social focus area of a neighborhood. The
size of these parks allows for a more diverse
recreational experience and provides the
opportunity to take advantage of natural
features that may occur on the site.
School-Parks Joint Use Facilities include all public
park areas that are located adjacent to or collocated
with schools. In some instances, the City may not own
any of the facilities, but operates programs from
school-owned buildings and property. These parkareas
can help bridge the gap for necessary neighborhood
parks in areas where no parkland is available. Joint-use
agreements are typically utilized to address public use
of school facilities and maintenance.
Regional Parks are generally 50 acres or more in size
and accommodate a broader range of uses and activities
that are designed to attract users from both within and
outside the city. These facilities provide a wide variety
of specialized fucilities and activities and often are
located and designed to preserve unique landscapes and
open spaces as well as serving recreational needs.
Community Parks typically range from 15 acres to
50 acres in size and contaio a variety of organized
group recreational facilities such as sports fields, picnic
areas, basketball or tennis courts, and playgrounds.
The facilities allow for group activities that may not be
desirable or feasible in smaller neighborhood parks,
including tournament-play ball fields, field houses, and
recreation and/or community centers. Informal
recreation activities are also provided for.
These facilities serve a substantial portion of the indoor
and outdoor recreation needs of the city, by providing
opportunities for both organized and informal
recreation.
Special Purpose Facilities are developed for a focused
or highly specialized purpose. Examples range from
cultural amenities, such as performing arts facilities,
amphitheaters, arboretums, and senior centers, to
recreation sites, such as boat ramps, campgrounds,
sports stadiums and complexes, aquatic centers, public
golf courses, skateboard parks, etc.
Private Neighborhood Parks are developed, owned,
and maintained by the private sector for the exclusive
use of residents within the neighborhood. These
facilities may include tot lots, playgrounds, picnic
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facilities, open play areas, and/or streets and other
landscaped areas designed for more passive
recreational uses or visual enhancement. These
facilities are typically constructed as an integral part of
and simultaneously with residential development
projects. Active park facilities and/or passive
landscaped areas are encouraged. Additional
amenities, such as pools, tennis courts, and basketball
courts, may also be provided. The size of these parks
varies; however, they are typically smaller than public
neighborhood parks.
Natural Area Parks place a higher emphasis on
natural resource characteristics, rather than high-impact
recreational activities, and are typically located to
provide access to special views, conservation areas,
lakes, streams, and/or the Sacramento River.
Trails are linear facilities that can be single- or
multipurpose in nature. Surfacing materials, widths,
and designs vary depending on the intended function
and/or anticipated user group.
Open-Space areas are usually maintained in a
relatively natural condition and provide for extremely
low-impact, passive recreation uses. These areas often
contain steep slopes, floodplains, scenic viewsheds, or
sensitive habitats. Given the natural condition ofthese
areas, open space is not considered as "parkland" under
Goal R:4.
Park and recreation areas have historically been public
facilities. However, io the face of dwindling resources,
new approaches to providing park and recreational
amenities are needed. The development and
maintenance of small parks or improved open-space
areas designed to serve an iodividual subdivision or
group of small subdivisions are encouraged to become
a private-sector responsibility. In turn, the City will
direct a larger portion of its resources toward
addressing broader community needs through the
development of Small Neighborhood, Large
Neighborhood, and Community Parks. The City will
also attempt to maximize facility development and
utilization by collocating parks with schools whenever
practical. In order to ensure that the needs of all
segments of the population are considered,
opportunities for public input and participation should
be provided during all aspects of park and recreation
planning.
Beyond acquisition of adequate parkland, another
important issue to the community is the need for full
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development of the land that is acquired. Therefore,
policies have been incorporated supporting
construction of new or undeveloped parle sites. In order
to ensure that an adequate amount of improved
parkland is provided as growth and development
occurs, many jurisdictions adopt specific standards
which identify the community's desired level of
improved parkland acreage per 1,000 population.
Within the City of Redding, the desired standard is ten
acres per 1,000. This figure includes: developed and
undeveloped parks that are owned and maintained by
the City, such as Small and Large NeighborhoodParks;
Community Parks; Special Purpose Facilities; parkland
adjacent to schools in instances where the land is
publicly owned; and parkland and play areas associated
with school-owned recreational facilities, where long-
term,joint-use agreements have been established; trails,
improved open-space areas within residential
developments, and private neighborhood parks. Not
included are (I) school facilities where no long-term,
joint-use agreements are in effect and (2) open space.
Figure 7-1 identifies general locations where future
parks will be needed based on proposed development
densities depicted on the General Plan Diagram. The
locations illustrated on Figure 7-1 should not be
considered site-specific. The pUlpose ofthe figure is to
identify the types of public park facilities that will be
needed based on buildout of the General Plan and their
approximate distribution.
GOAL R4
PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TEN ACRES OF
IMPROVED PARKLAND PER 1,000 POPULATION
AND A BROAD RANGE OF FACILITY TYPES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
R4A. Continue to implement and update as
appropriate the 2004 Parks, Trails and Open
Space Master Plan (Parks Master Plan).
R4B. Support operation of the regional sports
complex containing "Big League Dreams" and
"Redding Soccer Park" to meet existing and
future needs for softball, baseball, soccer,
roller hockey, and similar facilities.
R4C. Locate at least one Large Community Park in
each quadrant of the City (refer to Figure 7-1)
as indicated generally on the General Plan
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Diagram.
R4D. Accept only parkland that is consistent with
the City's site, locational, and development
requirements.
R4E. Acquire Large Neighborhood and Community
Park sites well in advance of their actual need.
R4F. Explore nontraditional methods for acquiring
park and recreation land.
R4G. Disperse park facilities and equipment
throughout the community to prevent an undue
concentration in anyone area.
R4H. Locate parks adjacent to school facilities,
whenever possible, to maximize recreational
opportunities and joint use offacilities.
R4I. Establish agreements with local schools which
will allow other agencies, groups, Or members
of the public to use special facilities and
grounds (such as multipurpose rooms,
gymnasiums, sports fields, basketball courts,
etc.) during times when school is not in session
to accommodate additional community and
recreational activities. Where such agreements
are in effect, the facilities may be included in
the City's parkland inventory.
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 oflarge 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 offacilities and programs.
R4K. Encourage collocation of public and private
parks with flood-control facilities, such as
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stormwater detention basins, where
appropriate, to maximize the efficicnt use of
land.
R4L. Pursue the acqUIsItIOn of surplus Federal,
State, and local lands, where appropriate, to
meet present and future park and recreation
needs.
R4M. Work with citizens groups and other agencies
to prioritize development of and identify
appropriate locations for Special Purpose
Facilities. Facilities to be considered may
include a public golf course, sports field
complexes, indoor or outdoor archery
facilities, an indoor or outdoor pool complex.
GOAL RS
ENSURE THAT NEW DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTES
TO THE PARK, RECREATION,
AND IMPROVED OPEN-SPACE NEEDS
OF THE CITY.
Policies to achievc this goal are to;
RSA. Adhere to the standards of the Parks, Trails
and Open Space Master Plan to ensure that
new residential projects provide appropriatc
levels of improved open-space and/or
recreational amenities.
RSB. Continue to require developers of residential
property to contribute park sites or pay in-lieu
fees at the maximum rate allowed by State law.
RSC. Provide a partial credit toward in-lieu fees,
parkland dedication requirements, andlor park
development fees for;
. Construction of private recreation facilities,
improved open-space areas, and parks.
. Recreational amenities constructed within
cxisting public park facilities or schools
where a long-term, joint-use agrcement is in
effect.
. Private development of new public parks.
RSD. Adjust parkland in-lieu fees regularly to reflect
current land values.
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GOAL R6
CREATE AN AWARENESS THAT RECREATIONAL
PROGRAMS AND PARK FACILITIES SERVE A
COMMUNITV-SAFETY NEED. PROYIDE A MIX OF
RECREATION PROGRAMS AND PARK FACILITIES
THAT APPEALS TO ALL AGE, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL,
AND ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to;
R6A. Monitor population, age, economic, and ethnic
ratios to cnsure that recreation programs and
park facilities meet the most pressing needs.
R6B. Explore the crealion of recreation-based
programs and park facilities in conjunction
with law cnforcement, schools, local colleges,
and eommunity groups that address eurrent
soeial concems for youth violence, crime, and
drug problems.
R6C. Program recreation aClIvllIes jointly with
schools and local colleges, where possible.
GOAL R7
ENCOURAGE SHASTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE
PARKLAND AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IN
THOSE UNINCORPORATED SECTORS OF THE
REDDING PLANNING AREA IN WHICH
URBANIZATION IS PERMITTED BY THE COUNTY.
Policy to achieve this goal is to;
R7A. Encourage the County to acquire and improve
Neighborhood Parks as a part of the
subdivision development proccss.
GOAL R8
PROMOTE A REGIONAL APPROACH TO
RECREATION FACILlTV AND PROGRAM
PLAN N I N GID EV ELO PM ENT.
Policy to achievc this goal is to;
R8A. Encourage a regional approach to the
provision, planning, and development of
recrealion facilities and programs by
promoting cooperation with school districts,
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special service districts, neighboring
communities, Shasta County, and the Federal
government. Recognize that policies and
programs restricted to jurisdictional
boundaries can impede the provision of high-
quality facilities and programs that benefit
the citizens of Redding.
COMPATIBILITY WITH ADJACENT LAND USES
Although park facilities are typically viewed as an asset
to the community and its residents, there are some
impacts associated with certain types of park activities
and features that may be incompatible with surrounding
residential development. The introduction of night
lighting for organized sporting events such as softball,
football, and soccer; noise generated by organized sport
activities that attract large numbers of users or
spectators; and increased traffic and parking demands
all have the potential to adversely impact surrounding
residential neighborhoods.
GOAL R9
MINIMIZE THE IMPACTS OF RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES ON ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
R9A. A void the installation of sports-related lighting
in neighborhood parks and school-park joint-
use facilities, where it will impact residents of
the neighborhood; appropriate mitigation
features shall be incorporated where such
lighting is allowed.
R9B. Minimize to the fullest extent the impacts of
sports field lighting at Large Community
Parks,junior high schools, and high schools on
adjacent residential uses. Mitigation may
include:
. Restrictions on the height, wattage, or
orientation of lighting equipment.
. Shielding requirements for light fixtures.
. Limitations on the times the lights may be
utilized.
. Installation of vegetative screens where
playing fields abut adjacent residential uses.
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R9C. Locate Large Neighborhood and Community
Parks on collector or arterial streets to ensure
that adequate access and road capacity are
available to serve the facilities.
R9D. Install signage, traffic-safety features, and
traffic-calming devices as necessary to reduce
traffic speeds in residential areas surrounding
parks and provide for the safety of pedestrians
and bicyclists.
R9E. Provide sufficient off-street parking to
accommodate anticipated parking demands
generated by park and recreation facilities.
R9F. Locate parking areas for park and recreation
uses away from abutting residential uses,
where possible. Where no other reasonable
location for off-street parking areas exists,
screening shall be provided along adjacent
residential properties. Screening may include
solid fencing and/or vegetative buffers.
R9G. Locate active recreation features and
amenities, such as sports fields, bleachers,
playgrounds, and pools, away from adjacent
residential uses whenever possible.
FACILITY FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT
Acquiring adequate funding for park development and
ongoing maintenance is a challenge. Since the level of
funding ultimately determines the level and quality of
recreational opportunities that are provided, the City
will need to consider and implement a variety of
funding and management strategies for its park and
recreation facilities.
GOAL RIO
ESTABLISH ADEQUATE FUNDING MECHANISMS TO
IMPLEMENT THE FACILITY AND PROGRAM NEEDS
IDENTIFIED IN THIS ELEMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
RIOA. Adjust park-development fees regularly to
reflect current park-development costs.
RIOB. Explore innovative means of fmancing new
facilities and maintaining existing and future
parks such as the creation of a park and
recreation district or similar measure.
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RIOC. 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.
RIOD. Pursue joint development and service
agreements with elementary and high school
districts.
CITYWIDE TRAIL SYSTEM
The topography and natural setting of Redding,
including the Sacramento River and its numerous
tributary creeks, provide outstanding opportunities for
bicycle and pedestrian travel. As discussed earlier in
this element, development of a Regional River Parkway
along the Sacramento River between Shasta Dam and
Anderson, has long been envisioned as a
multijurisdictional project that would maximize and
enhance the recreational potential of the river.
Development of a citywide recreational trail system,
which links residential uses to commercial, industrial,
recreation, and other public uses, is also considered a
priority. Additional goals and policies regarding
commuter bicycle and pedestrian facilities are
contained the Transportation Element.
The trail plan contained in the Parks. Trails and Open
Space Master Plan is schematically depicted on Figure
7-2. It depicts both existing and proposed trails, and
differentiates between those that will have a paved
surface and those which are appropriate for a more
natural surface. The plan also addresses interfaces
between public trails and private property to protectthe
security and privacy of adjacent residents.
Similar to the need to acquire suitable lands for public
parks at the earliest opportunity, it is also essential that
the City continually work to acquire necessary land
dedications and easements for public trails through a
combination of direct purchases and the discretionary
approval process for new development and
redevelopment proj ects. In many areas along the
Sacramento River and creek corridors, development has
already occurred before dedications and easements for
public trail purposes were required. Acquisition in
these areas will be more challenging and need to occur
on a gradual basis as opportunities arise. It is possible
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that formal trail improvements will not be completed at
some locations within the projected 20-year life of this
General Plan. However, the acquisition, land
dedications, and easements should still be pursued so
that public access opportunities and future options for
additional trail development are protected. Where
continuous trails cannot be provided or are not feasible,
connections to the City street system can serve to link
trail sections. Figure 7-2 depicts the trail system
contained in the Parks Master Plan.
GOAL Rll
PROMOTE AND FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF A
CITYWIDE RECREATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
RIIA. 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.
RIIB. 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.
Rl 1 C. Continue to obtain land dedications and/or
easements for the development of public
trails and the Regional River Parkway
through direct purchases and the
discretionary approval process for new
development.
RIID. Pursue funding which can be used for
parkway and trail-system planning, land
acquisitions, construction, and maintenance.
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RI1E.
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.
RllF.
Encourage the establishment of volunteer
bicycle-path/recreation-trail patrols to
improve the real and perceived level of
safety for users of those facilities.
REGIONAL RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
This plan envisions that the citywide trail system will
complement and become an integral component of a
regional trail and recreation system. Much work has
been accomplished to date by various agencies and
organizations to lay the foundation for a number of
recreation/natural areas and regional trails. This
includes establishment of right-of-way and construction
of a portion ofthe "Westside Trail," organizing efforts
to extend the Sacramento River Trail from Redding to
the Interlakes Recreation Area and planning for a trail
connection between the Sacramento River and the
Whiskey town National Recreation Area along Clear
Creek. Completion of these trails, together with the
City's trail system, will provide invaluable recreational
opportunities. Further, with the establishment of the
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve, additional public
lands are available for passive recreational pursuits. As
Redding's population continues to grow in the coming
decades, the opportunity these areas will offer will
become even more appreciated by citizens of Redding.
GOAL R12
PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A REGIONAL RECREATION AND TRAIL SYSTEM
THAT WILL COMPLEMENT THE CITY'S TRAIL
SYSTEM.
Policy to achieve this goal is to:
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RI2A. Encourage efforts to develop recreational
opportunities in those natural areas
neighboring the City, including the
Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve, the
Westside Trail, the Clear Creek Trail, and
extension of the Sacramento River Trial
from Redding to the Interlakes Recreation
Area at Shasta Dam.
VANDALISM AND USER SAFETY
Studies of public attitudes have found that the level of
use and enjoyment of recreational facilities are directly
related to an individual's perceptions regarding personal
safety. Since the City has invested and will continue to
invest significantly in the development of park and
recreational facilities, it is essential that the topics of
vandalism and improved park safety be addressed.
GoAL R13
REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF VANDALISM AND
INCREASE THE LEVEL OF SAFETY IN PARK
FACILITIES AND OPEN-SPACE LANDS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
RI3A. Plan for safe and secure park and recreation
areas.
RI3B. 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.
. R13C. Consider providing park hosts for all larger
parks.
RI3D. Establish a policy of zero tolerance for
vandalism.
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APPENDIX "A"
RECREATION ELEMENT
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Developed
Acres~
r 09 ,8
I Amethvst Park .61 Picnic area, playground area, turf IJrass, handicaEped access
2 Bedrock Park U .5. Undeveloped
3 Benton Airnark 4- 2.30 ParkingJ!?1.JJ.icnic area, turf grass
4 Bobwhite Park .43 P[a~ground area, (urfgrass
5 Carnelian Park .5. Baskelballcourt, picnic area, turf grass
. Churn Creek Heights u 1.00 Undeveloped
7 Clover Creek Park. 2.75 l.00 Basketball court, p:icnic area, pla~!;[ound area! turf grass
8 CountrY Heil:!hts Park 3.59 1.50 Basketball court, picnic area, p.!!yground area, turf grass
9 Creekside Park .87 Basketball court, picnic area, play'~ound area, tun grass, handicapped access
I. Foothill Park 3.25 Turfgrass
11 Foxtail Park 1.00 Basketball court, nicnic area, PEY8!ound area, turf ~rass
12 Graham Park .4. ParkingJ~picnic area, turf ~rass
13 Hacienda Hei~ts, Unit 5 .. 1.23 Undeveloeed
14 Hawn Avenue Park .31 Picnic area, PEyground area
15 Indian Hilb Park 1.40 .75 Basketball court, picnic area, ~yground area, turf "rass, handicanned access
I. Library Park .3. Historical, p:arking.E!,.p:icnic area, turf ~rass
17 Martin Luther King Jr. Park 3.30 Baseball field, basketball court, horseshoe coul1, parking lot, picnic area, playground
area! restrooms, turf ~rass, handicapped access, multipurpose building, shade structure
18 Meadow Creek Park" 2.00 Turfgrass
19 Minder Park 1.00 Basketball court, p:lcnlc area, p:(ay~round area, tuIf grass, handicapp:ed access
2. Northridge Gardens Park .75 Picnic area, turf grass, handicapped access, shade structure
21 Old Citv Hall Park .1. Historical, arboretum/museum
22 Pep:p:ertree Park 2.00 Basketball court, p:icnic area, plaY8!ound area, trail, turf gI:ass
2l Rancho Estates Park.... 3.27 Undevelop:ed
24 Ravenwood Park .7. Picnic area, p~Y8!ound area, turf grass, handicapped access
25 River Parle Highlands.... 1.92 Undevelooed
2. River Park Hii'hlands, Unit 2 .... 1.21 Undeveloped
27 River Rid.e Park I.... I 1.90 Undevelop:ed
28 River Ridge Park U H I 2.00 Undevelop:ed
I~ Rolling Hills Park I 1.28 Basketballcourt,turfi'rass
3. RosetTee Park.... I 2.00 Undeveloped
11 Stillwater Hei...hts Park 1.85 1.00 Basketball court, picnic area,p:layground area, turflJrass, handicanned access
32 Summerfield Meadows.... 2.26 Undeveloped
31 Tourmaline Park.... .5. Undeveloped
34 T.R. Woods Memorial Park 3.00 Basketball court, parkin!!: lot, playground area, turf grass, shade structure
15 Valley Ridge Park 1.47 1.00 Basketball court, picnic area, turf grass
3. VislaRidl!:e .... .92 Undeveloped
~ Waverly Park .... I ... Undeveloeed
l8 Western Oaks Park 2.10 Basketball court, picnic area, p:layground, turf grass, handicapped access
-'2- Whistling Park .... 2.00 Undeveloeed
4. Wilson Street Park ,. 3.00 Undeveloped
41 ViclOria Knolls.... 5.00 UndeveJoDed
I( ... , " ./ ... .../.. , ...... .... /' .......
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42 Alta Mesa Park 6.76
43 Blossom Park .. 5.90
44 Hacienda Heights U 6.60
45 Lake Redding Park 10.00
46 Mary Lake Park .. 30.00
47 6.06
48 Buckeye Park. 30.00
49 Caldwell Park 70.00
50 Cascade Park'" 27.64
51 Enterprise Park" 94.60
" South City Park 20.00
25.00
30.00
Baseball field, parking lot, picnic area, playground area, restroom, tennis court, turf
grass
Undeveloped
Undeveloped
Historical, horseshoe court, parking 101, picnic area, playground area, reslrooms, trail,
turf grass, fishing access, shade structure
Picnic area, trail, fishing access
1.90
Basketball court, picnic area, playground area, tuIf grass, handicapped access
9.40
Baseball field, parking 101, picnic area, reslrooms, tennis court, trail, lurf grass
Baseball field, basketball court, boat ramp, historical, arboretum/museum, parking lot,
picnic area, playground area, reslrooms, soccer field, swimming, trail turf grass,
handicap~parking, fishing access, multipurpose building
Basketball courl, parking lot, picnic area, playground area, trail, lulf grass, fishing
access
4.00
Basketball court, parking lot, picnic area, playground, restrooms, soccer field, roller
hockey, tennis court, turf grass, handicapped parking, shade structure
Baseball field, parking 101, picnic area, playground area, restrooms, tenn is court, turf
grass, multip...!.I.!:P.ose bui]din
Undevelo ed
57 Community Garden Center* 18.00
58 Riverfront Park* ]7.00
59 Riverland Drive U 54.00
60 Rodeo Grounds 12.00
61 Senior Citizen Hall 1.95
62 Softball Park 4.40
63 South Bonnyview Boat Launch 6.]0
64 Sulphur Creek Park ** 10.00
65 Treatment Plant ** 272.00
66 Turtle East* 85.00
10.00
Parking 101, restrooms
Boat ramp...'..parking~picnic area, reslrooms, turf grass, fishing access
VndeveJo~ed
Rodeo arena, bleachers, restrooms, parking lot
Parking lot, restrooms, handicapped access, multipurpose building
Baseball field, parking 101, restrooms
5.00 Boat ram~, parking lot, reslrooms, handicapped access, fishin access
Undeveloped
.50 Undeveloped
access
\TOTALALL'FAC1LITIES "907;84'
Partially Deve]oped
** Undeveloped
1 If different than Iota] acrea e
Source; eit of Reddin Deve]o mentServicesDe artment Janua 1996.
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