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STATE OF CALIFORNIA) RESOLUTION NO. 3950
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE GENERAL
PLAN 2040
WHEREAS, state law requires the City of San Jacinto (“City”) to adopt and
maintain a general plan that contains certain mandatory elements, describes the City’s
long-term goals, and develops policies and programs to achieve those goals; and
WHEREAS, the City’s General Plan was originally adopted in 1985 and has been
subsequently updated and amended to address changing economic, environmental,
social, legal, and other conditions in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City in late 2018 initiated the process of updating the City’s
General Plan by approving a work plan and schedule, undertaking public meetings, and
conducting public workshops; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with Government Code Section 65300 et seq., the
City commenced a comprehensive update of the San Jacinto General Plan; and
WHEREAS, among other things, the City identified stakeholders, created a public
General Plan website, conducted various community visioning workshops, prepared and
delivered a bilingual direct mailer to City residents and businesses, held focus groups,
conducted two pop-up events, administered a public survey, provided City Council
updates, and held adoption hearings that were attended by members of the public,
appointed and elected officials, and other affected agencies to assure public participation
in the process; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65302, a
comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan was prepared, which addresses the
mandatory elements required by state law; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan 2040 includes goals and policies regarding each of
these General Plan elements; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan 2040 applies to the entire incorporated City
(approximately 16,700 acres), in addition to other areas within the City’s sphere of
influence (approximately 6, 100 acres), which together comprise the “Planning Area”; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan 2040 is a citywide document that is an integrated
and internally consistent statement of the official lan d use policy for the City; and
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WHEREAS, the City sent the Draft General Plan 2040 to affected public entities
and agencies in compliance with state law (Government Code Sections 65302(g)(7),
65302.5, 65302.7, 65352, 65352(a)(9) and Public Utilities Code Section 21676), and in
accordance with Government Code Section 65352.3 contacted California Native
American tribes that are on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage
Commission to invite those tribes to consult on the proposed Draft General Plan 2040;
and
WHEREAS, the City released the Public Review Draft General Plan 2040 on July
28, 2022, and invited comments on it from July 28, 2022 through September 12, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Draft EIR”)
for the San Jacinto General Plan Update that provides a description of potential
environmental impacts of the project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the
impacts to a less than significant level, where feasible, and released the Draft EIR on July
28, 2022 for a 45-day public review period that ended on September 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City received comments on both the Public Review Draft General
Plan 2040 and the Draft EIR, considered and analyzed the comments, and made
numerous changes to the Draft EIR and the Draft General Plan 2040 as a result of the
comments received; and
WHEREAS, the City released the Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”)
for the San Jacinto General Plan Update on October 14, 2022; and
WHEREAS, comments on the Draft General Plan 2040 that were received from
the public were presented and revisions were proposed for Planning Commission
consideration; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Planning Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing on the Final EIR and the Draft General Plan 2040, considered all
written and oral reports of staff and public testimony on the matter, and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of this matter; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed requested
revisions to the Resource Management based on consultation with the Soboba Band of
Luiseño Indians with minor, non-substantive changes; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Planning
Commission Resolution No. 22-02, recommending adoption of the General Plan 2040
with certain specified changes and making findings that the General Plan 2040 and all of
its elements comprise a logical, integrated, internally consistent, and compatible
statement of the City’s goals, policies, and objectives, that the General Plan 2040 is
reasonably related to the public health, safety, and welfare as it guides and
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accommodates land uses, housing, and circulation inf rastructure in accordance with
current law, community needs, and future demands, that the General Plan 2040 covers
all territory within the boundaries of the City and the City’s sphere of influence, and that
the General Plan 2040, together with the adopted Housing Element as amended
addresses all of the mandatory general plan elements; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the California Board of Forestry and Fire
Protection, Resource Protection Committee reviewed and found the Safety Element is
compliant with applicable State Laws and Requirements; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City Council held duly noticed public
hearing on the General Plan 2040, considered all written and oral reports of staff, provided
opportunities for the public to speak, considered all public testimony on the matter and
such other matters as are reflected in the record; and
WHEREAS¸ the City published notice of its Planning Commission and City Council
public hearings in the Press Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public
Resources Code § 21000 et seq.), the City Council of the City on November 15, 2022,
certified the Final EIR for the City General Plan 2040 pursuant to Resolution No. 3949,
which the City Council hereby incorporates by reference, as if fully set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Jacinto hereby finds,
determines, and resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated
into this Resolution by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council has certified the Final EIR pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act and adopted Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the General Plan 2040. The City Council hereby incorporates by
reference, as if fully set forth herein, the Resolution certifying the Final EIR and adopting
the Findings of Fact, and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the General Plan
2040.
SECTION 3. The City Council, based upon substantial evidence in the record,
hereby makes the following findings in support of adoption of the General Plan 2040:
A. State law requires that each city adopt a general plan to describe its long-
term goals and policies and programs to achieve those goals. The general plan is often
referred to a city’s “constitution” for future growth and development as land use decisions,
the Zoning Code, development approvals, and other policies of the City must be
consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan 2040 outlines a vision for the City’s
long-term physical and economic development and community enhancement and sets
forth goals and policies that will allow this vision to be accomplished. The General Plan
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2040 also provides the basis for establishing City priorities for implementing plans and
programs, including the Zoning Code, the Capital Improvement Program, and master and
specific plans.
B. It is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare to update the
City’s General Plan to incorporate current conditions and community goals and to extend
the planning horizon to 2040. The General Plan 2040 is centered around five (5) values
and guiding principles about the quality, character, development, sustainability, and public
services within the City.
C. The General Plan 2040 is consistent with the requirements of the California
Government Code regarding General Plans a nd the General Plan guidelines in effect as
of the date of this Resolution, and the General Plan is internally consistent with all of the
objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of all elements of the
General Plan 2040. The General Plan 2040 is a comprehensive update of the City’s
General Plan and includes an update of the existing elements as well as the addition of
new elements. The General Plan 2040 addresses all state-mandated elements.
D. The General Plan 2040 is in compliance with the provisions of CEQA. A
Final EIR has been prepared for the General Plan 2040 that provides a description of
potential environmental impacts of the General Plan 2040, includes mitigation measures
to reduce impacts to less than significant levels where feasible, and evaluates alternatives
to the General Plan 2040. All interested parties and members of the public were permitted
to comment on the Draft EIR during the 45-day public comment period, and the City
prepared written responses to comments in accordance with CEQA, which were included
in the Final EIR. Neither the changes to the Proposed Project nor the Final EIR constitute
significant new information triggering recirculation of the EIR. Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines 15092 and 15093, the City Council finds that it may approve the Proposed
Project despite the remaining significant effects on the environment that are unavoidable
as the City Council has determined in its Resolution Certifying the EIR for the General
Plan 2040 that any remaining significant effects on the environment that are unavoidable
are acceptable due to overriding considerations.
E. The General Plan 2040 will promote the public health, safety, and welfare
by establishing goals and policies to guide the City’s development within the Planning
Area, to ensure an attractive built environment, to protect the natural environment and
promote sustainability, and to ensure provision of adequate infrastructure and services.
SECTION 4. The City Council, based upon substantial evidence in the record,
hereby makes the following findings pursuant to Section 17.720.060 (Findings and
Decision) of the Development Code in support of adoption of the General Plan 2040:
A. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions
of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
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B. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
C. The proposed amendment does not conflict with finding 17.720.060 A3 or
17.720.060 A4.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves the General Plan 2040, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference. The City
Council adopts the General Plan 2040 in accordance with the Planning Commission’s
October 25, 2022 recommendation, set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-
02, with the exception of the minor changes listed below and has not made substantial
modifications to the General Plan 2040 from the Planning Commission’s
recommendation.
Item Number APN(s) Revised GPLU Designation
Location 1
(Rancho De Alamo)
432-130-006
432-130-007 MDR – Medium Density Residential
Location 2
(Kasbergen Hafliger)
433-070-050
434-180-007 LDR – Low Density Residential
Location 3
(Mobile Home) 434-332-018 MDR – Medium Density Residential
SECTION 6. The City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code section 65357,
is hereby directed to make the final General Plan 2040, including all diagrams, available
to the public for inspection.
SECTION 7. The documents and materials that constitute the record of
proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at City Hall, 595 S.
San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92583. The custodian of the record of proceedings is
the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify th e vote adopting
this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES: Heath, Ledezma, Ayala, Ruiz
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hawkins
ABSENT: None
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
_____________________________
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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Craig Hayes, Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
CERTIFICATION
I, Julia Espinoza, City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, CA, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 3950 was passed, approved, and adopted at the Regular
Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 15th day of November, 2022.
AYES: Heath, Ledezma, Ayala, Ruiz
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hawkins
ABSENT: None
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL on this 15th day of November 2022.
______________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
City of San Jacinto
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EXHIBIT “A”
GENERAL PLAN 2040
[Attached]
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Public Review Draft
July 2022
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Prepared For:
City of San Jacinto
595 S. San Jacinto Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92583
P: 951-487-7330
Contact: Travis Randel,
Deputy City Manager
Development Services
generalplan@sanjacintoca.gov
www.sanjacintoca.gov
Prepared By:
De Novo Planning Group
Contact: Amanda Tropiano, Principal
180 E Main Street Suite 108
Tustin, CA 92780
info@denovoplanning.com
https://denovoplanning.com/
In Association With:
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Duke Cultural Resources Management LLC Economic & Planning Systems
Kearns & West
MD Acoustics
Public Review Draft
July 2022
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Table of Contents
Chapters
Introduction IN-1
Land Use LU-1
Economic Development ED-1
Mobility M-1
Public Safety PS-1
Resource Management RM-1
Environmental Justice EJ-1
Housing H-1
Appendices
A. Envision San Jacinto Community Vision Guide A
B: Trails Master Plan B
C: SB 99 Analysis White Paper C
Tables
Table LU-1: General Plan Land Use 2040 Potential Buildout Summary LU-8
Table M-1: Overview of General Plan Roadway Classifications M-4
Table PS-1: Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Exposure PS-18
Table PS-2: Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure from Mobile Noise Sources PS-19
Table PS-3: Allowable Exterior Noise Level Due to Stationary Noise Sources PS-20
Table PS-4: Allowable Interior Noise Level Due to Stationary Noise Sources PS-21
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Figures
Figure LU-1: Planning Area LU-19
Figure LU-2: Land Use Map LU-21
Figure LU-3: Special Study Area LU-23
Figure M-1: Proposed Roadway Classifications M-11
Figure M-2: Proposed Roadway Classifications and Regional Projects M-13
Figure M-3: Existing and Proposed Trail and Bicycle Facilities M-15
Figure PS-1: Geologic and Seismic Hazards PS-25
Figure PS-2: Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map PS-27
Figure PS-3: Flood Zones PS-29
Figure PS-4: Future Noise Contours PS-313
Figure EJ-1: Environmental Justice Communities in San Jacinto EJ-15
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Introduction
San Jacinto is a scenic community located at the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountain
range in western Riverside County. Founded in 1870 and incorporated on April 9, 1888,
San Jacinto is one of Riverside County's oldest communities, with roots that stretch
back to the earliest days of California. For over 100 years, the City has been home to a
thriving agricultural industry as farmers and ranchers flocked to the fertile valley along
the natural hot springs. Today—nearly 150 years later—San Jacinto is home to over
55,000 residents, with a growing business and manufacturing hub, and continues to
celebrate its deep-rooted historic and cultural heritage, while looking to proactively
embrace new opportunities for growth and economic development.
Looking forward, the City will continue to value its history as it is planning for a
prosperous and sustainable future. New opportunities for residential, commercial,
industrial, and mixed-use development are envisioned alongside quality public services,
facilities, and infrastructure. Envision San Jacinto – General Plan 2040 (Envision San
Jacinto)—the City of San Jacinto’s Updated General Plan—embodies the spirit of
shared community opportunity. Through thoughtful planning, San Jacinto is prepared
to make decisions that support the community’s long-term goals.
Envision San Jacinto is a dynamic policy document that identifies the community’s
vision for the future and provides a framework to guide the City’s long-term growth and
development. The General Plan reflects the community’s values and desires, and
addresses important issues such as land use and urban design; economic
development; mobility; resource conservation; public facilities and services; safety;
public health; and sustainability. Although the General Plan may be updated periodically
to reflect changing market conditions, new legislative requirements, and modern local
opportunities, the intent of Envision San Jacinto is to lay the foundation for long-term
decision-making that stands the test of time.
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Purpose of the General Plan
In California, all cities and counties are required to adopt a general
plan. The general plan is a comprehensive policy document that
shapes the long-term physical development of a jurisdiction’s
planning area. The general plan must include seven state-mandated
elements including land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open
space, noise, and safety elements, as specified in Government Code
Section 65302, to the extent that the issues identified by State law
exist in the City’s planning area. Additional elements that relate to the
physical development of the city may also be addressed in the
general plan. The degree of specificity and level of detail of the
discussion of each general plan element need only reflect local
conditions and circumstances. Envision San Jacinto has been
prepared consistent with the requirements of State law and
addresses the relevant items addressed in Government Code Section
65300 et seq.
General Plan Objectives
The General Plan is more than just the legal basis for all local land use
decisions; it is the vision for how the City will evolve, reflecting the
community’s objectives. The objectives of Envision San Jacinto
include:
• Reflect the current goals and vision expressed by city
residents, businesses, decision-makers, and other
stakeholders;
• Protect and enhance San Jacinto’s unique history and
character;
• Promote San Jacinto as a safe, vibrant, and family-
friendly community;
• Proactively plan for and accommodate local and
regional growth in a responsible manner;
• Encourage the revitalization of San Jacinto’s Main
Street and other community activity centers;
• Allow for a range of housing options;
• Attract and retain businesses and industries that
provide jobs for local residents;
• Create a more balanced jobs-housing ratio within the
community;
• Continue to maintain and improve multimodal
transportation opportunities;
• Maintain strong fiscal sustainability and continue to
provide efficient and adequate public services;
• Address new requirements of State law; and
• Address emerging transportation, housing, and
employment trends.
What is a
General Plan?
The general plan serves as a
“blueprint” for future
development of a city or
county. It establishes land
use designations and
policies to assist decision
makers as they review
proposals for new
development or consider
changes to city ordinances.
The general plan addresses
issues that impact the entire
city, such as how land is
used, where buildings are
built, the locations of roads
and parks, safety, noise, and
more.
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A general plan is:
Comprehensive
A general plan is comprehensive in nature, covering a wide range of topics such as land use,
housing, economic development, infrastructure, public safety, recreation, and natural resources.
Long Range
A general plan provides guidance on achieving a long-range vision of the future for a city or county.
To reach this envisioned future, the general plan includes goals, policies, and implementation
programs that address both near-term and long-term needs. The City of San Jacinto’s General
Plan looks ahead approximately 20 years—to the year of 2040. At the same time, the General Plan
will provide policy direction that allows for flexibility to respond to changes in the marketplace and
in technology, positioning the City for long-term success.
Consistent
A general plan must be internally (“horizontally”) consistent, meaning it cannot contradict itself. A
general plan uses a consistent set of assumptions and projections to assess future demands for
housing, employment, public services, and infrastructure and must fully integrate its separate
parts and relate them to each other without conflict. Additionally, all adopted portions (elements)
of a general plan have equal weight. None may supersede another, so the general plan must
resolve conflicts among the provisions of each element. Finally, all other plans, ordinances, and
policies must be consistent with the general plan. This “vertical” consistency helps resolve
conflicts between local specific plans, the City’s Development Code, and the General Plan.
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Scope and Content of the General Plan
General Plan Policy Document
The General Plan policy document contains the goals and policies that will guide future decisions within
the City and identifies action items (implementation measures) to ensure the vision and goals of the
General Plan are carried out. Two important documents support the General Plan: the Existing Conditions
Report and the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Both are intended to be used in
conjunction with this General Plan and to serve as companions to this policy document.
The General Plan also contains a land use diagram, which serves as a general guide to the distribution of
land uses throughout the City. The General Plan addresses all of the elements required by State law, in
addition to a range of optional topics and elements that the City has elected to include. The table below
identified the elements included in the General Plan and the corresponding requirement in State law.
Relationship Between General Plan Elements and State Requirements
General Plan Elements
State Mandated Land Use Circulation Conservation Open Space Noise Safety Housing Environmental Justice Optional Topics Envision San Jacinto Land Use ▲
Economic
Development ▲
Mobility ▲
Public Safety ▲ ▲
Resource Management ▲ ▲ ▲
Environmental Justice ▲
Housing (Separate
Cover) ▲
Implementation ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Organization of the General Plan Elements
Each element (i.e., chapter) of the General Plan is organized into a set of goals, policies, and
implementation actions. Each goal is supported by a particular set of policies and actions to implement
and achieve that goal. The final chapter of the General Plan (Implementation) includes a complete summary
of each action that is identified in the various elements, accompanied by the City department responsible
for implementing the action and the timing of implementation.
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Planning Process
The San Jacinto General Plan was originally adopted in 1985. Since then, substantial changes to the
planning context of the city have occurred, including accelerated growth in the region and shifts in the
community’s demographics, as well as new ways of thinking about sustainability, public health, and
placemaking. In light of these changes, the city undertook a comprehensive update of the General Plan
(Envision San Jacinto) as an opportunity to reassess and refine its long-term vision and identify the new
challenges it will face, opportunities it will follow, and approaches it will use to make that vision a reality.
The update process began in late 2018 and included the following steps.
Public Participation
Envision San Jacinto was developed with extensive community input and reflects the community’s vision
for San Jacinto. A summary of the community outreach and public participation process is provided below
and a detailed summary is included as Appendix A.
Outreach Objectives
Objectives established for the comprehensive outreach program were to:
• Conduct an open and transparent process.
• Engage the full spectrum of San Jacinto community members, residents, business owners,
landowners, and other stakeholders in the General Plan Update process; enhance public
awareness of the project and its importance.
• Gather meaningful community input, ideas, and feedback to shape the vision, alternatives, and
policies to be included in Envision San Jacinto.
• Build a framework to develop community consensus throughout the process.
• Strengthen and expand relationships and trust between the City and community members.
Envision San Jacinto Outreach
For all public workshops and meetings, the City of San Jacinto conducted extensive outreach, using a
wide variety of methods and tools, to inform and encourage the community to participate in the update
process. The following is a list of methods and tools used to inform the public of meetings, workshops,
and the status of the work efforts.
• General Plan Website: The City maintains a website (www.sanjacinto.generalplan.org) devoted
to informing the public about, and encouraging participation in, the update process. The website
includes workshop materials, background information, and draft and final work products.
• Focus Group Briefings: The City held briefings with interested focus groups including
representatives from the development community and community health and wellness
stakeholders.
• E-mail distribution list: The list was developed and maintained over time, and included email
contacts for agencies, organizations, stakeholders, and individuals.
• Social Media: The City regularly posted meeting notices and project updates to its social media
platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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• Mailer: To specifically solicit input from all members of the San Jacinto community, the City
prepared and delivered a bilingual direct mailer to every single resident and business in San
Jacinto (15,000 addresses) to advertise Envision San Jacinto, provide specific information on the
Visioning Workshops, and direct stakeholders to the website for more information. At the Visioning
Workshops, participants were polled to understand how they heard about the Workshops; the
number one response was the direct mailer, and the City is proud to have provided every single
resident and business owner with an invitation to participate in the program.
Visioning Workshops
The City hosted three workshops (February and March 2019), addressing a different topic of focus each
month. Each workshop was conducted in a bilingual environment (English and Spanish) to minimize
barriers to participation. Each workshop included a brief overview of the General Plan, including why it’s
important and why the City is updating its Plan, some background information on the evening’s topic, and
a series of facilitated activities to solicit input on key topics or ideas.
Workshop 1: Values, Issues, and Opportunities
The first General Plan Visioning Workshop was held on February 21, 2019, at the San Jacinto Community
Center from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. More than 50 residents attended this workshop. The focus of this Visioning
workshop was to ask for input from residents on what they value in San Jacinto, what they see as
challenges, and what their vision is for the future of the City. After a brief presentation on Envision San
Jacinto, the consultant team facilitated three activities to help conduct this conversation. The first activity
was to identify community assets and challenges facing San Jacinto; the second activity was to envision
the future of San Jacinto; and the third activity was a mapping activity designed to highlight features of
the city that residents value and areas that need attention or improvement.
Workshop 2: Transportation
The second workshop was held on March 12, 2019, at the San Jacinto Community Center from 6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM. Approximately 30 people attended this event. The focus of the second Workshop was on
transportation and mobility in San Jacinto, including how people get around (cars, walking, biking, transit)
and regional transit connections. The presentation included background on existing conditions, such as
existing traffic volumes, transit routes, and accident information. The group also reviewed existing
commute patterns (where do people who live in San Jacinto go for work, and where do people who work
in San Jacinto commute from). The workshop included several activities, interactive polling, small group
brainstorming, and two mapping exercises designed to determine how and where residents live, work,
and play.
Workshop 3: Land Use and Housing
The third and final workshop was held on March 28, 2019, at the San Jacinto Community Center from
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Approximately 50 people attended this event. The focus of the last Workshop was
on land use and housing opportunities. As part of the overview presentation, the group considered how
local and regional socioeconomic trends shape land use planning in San Jacinto.
The topics explored in each Workshop along with summaries of the input provided by the community are
provided in the Community Vision Guide (November 2019), which is available for review online at:
www.sanjacinto.generalplan.org.
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Pop-up Events
To connect with a broad audience throughout San Jacinto, the City hosted two Pop-up Events in
conjunction with the August 2019 Kool August Nights concert series where the project team was able to
raise awareness about the General Plan Update and better understand what residents love most about
living in the City. The Envision San Jacinto booth hosted three activities. The first asked attendees to
answer the question “In 2040, I envision San Jacinto as...” on a small white board, and then pose for a
Polaroid picture. Polaroids were then posted to a board at the booth. For the second activity, a word cloud
in the shape of a heart was compiled from previous community input, and printed on a large board.
Attendees were then asked to write what they love about San Jacinto in the space around the word cloud.
The third activity asked attendees to identify what topic areas San Jacinto should prioritize as it plans for
the future; options included parks and open space, community health, transportation, housing, safety,
retail and entertainment, biking and walking, economic growth and job creation.
Online Surveys and Polls
In order to capture as much input from the community as possible, including input from those who may
not have participated in in-person engagement opportunities, the project team designed an online survey
that was open to all and available throughout the outreach phase of the project. The survey was
administered online via the SurveyMonkey web platform. During the approximately ten-month time period
that the survey was active, 84 responses to the 16 questions related to the General Plan update were
received. The questions involved a wide range of response formats that are synthesized in the Community
Vision Guide. The survey responses provide insight into the demographics and opinions of San Jacinto
community members concerning goals and topics related to the update of the City’s General Plan.
Stakeholder Focus Groups
The project team organized a set of stakeholder interviews to facilitate a focused discussion around
important issues in the community. Two focus groups were held on August 14, 2019, one focusing on the
local development community, and the other on community health and wellness. Discussions were guided
by a set of interview questions focusing on successes, challenges, needs, and best practices.
Participants in the local development community focus group included representatives from organizations
including Cooper Development, Keller Williams, KZ Companies, Lee & Associates, Rich Development, and
SVN. Participants in the community health and wellness focus group included representatives from
organizations including Mount San Jacinto College, San Jacinto Unified School District, National Alliance
on Mental Illness - Mt. San Jacinto, the Riverside University Health System - Public Health, and Valley-
Wide Recreation & Park District.
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Values and Guiding Principles
The following Values and Guiding Principles, developed to reflect the meaningful community input
received at the Envision San Jacinto workshops, online surveys, from key community members and
stakeholders, and elected and appointed officials, have guided the creation of the General Plan.
Views of the Mountain
San Jacinto values the natural environment and the mountains that surround the City. The views of the
mountains are a key feature in the community and highlight the City’s peaceful atmosphere while providing
a unique visual backdrop.
Small Town Feel
San Jacinto values the small-town feel of the community. Many people know their neighbors and interact
at parks, at the grocery store, and about town. Although San Jacinto covers over 26 square miles, the
community’s natural setting and residential neighborhoods lend a small town feel while allowing for new
growth opportunities in undeveloped or underdeveloped areas of the community. People are involved with
organizations and with City government. People enjoy their neighbors and feel that community leaders
care about residents. The size of the City makes people feel safe and comfortable, and San Jacinto’s
unique characteristics set it apart from other cities in the San Jacinto Valley.
Affordability
San Jacinto values its relative affordability. Community members appreciate renting and owning homes
that fit within their budget. Residents decide to call San Jacinto home because of the affordability of
housing and many have stayed in the community because it is affordable and close to friends and family.
Recreational and Open Space
San Jacinto values its recreation and open spaces. Recreation opportunities in the mountains and the
Valley-wide Rec and Parks District are an asset to the City. The wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation
opportunities build up a sense of community where people feel like they can define the “feel” of San
Jacinto.
Potential for Growth
San Jacinto values new development opportunities. With significant areas of vacant or underdeveloped
land available, San Jacinto can proactively plan to accommodate a wide variety of residential development
types including traditional single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments while promoting the
expansion of commercial development to bring more jobs, goods, and services to the Valley. Future
mixed-use development, especially in the Downtown Village area, represents an opportunity to brings
housing closer to daily activities, thereby promoting a more vibrant walkable environment in key activity
areas. Residents see San Jacinto as a City ready for growth and expansion and that other values like
affordability, the small-town feel, and views of the mountain can attract new residents and businesses.
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Applying the General Plan
The General Plan is intended for use by a broad range of persons,
including City decision-makers, City staff, developers, and
community members, to serve the following purposes:
• To identify land use patterns, growth, transportation,
environmental, economic, and community goals and policies
as they relate to land use, conservation, development, and
provision of community services and facilities.
• To articulate a vision and strategy for the future development
of San Jacinto and its residents.
• To enable the City Council and Planning Commission to
establish long-range land use, transportation, services,
conservation, and growth goals and policies.
• To provide a basis for judging whether specific private
development proposals and public projects are in harmony
with these goals and policies.
• To inform citizens, developers, decision makers, and other
jurisdictions of the policies that will guide development and
conservation within San Jacinto.
The General Plan applies to lands in the incorporated area of the City,
to the extent allowed by Federal and State law. Under State law,
many actions, such as development projects, specific plans, master
plans, community plans, zoning, subdivisions, public agency
projects, and other decisions must be consistent with the General
Plan. State law requires that the City's ordinances regulating land use
be consistent with the General Plan. The Development Code,
individual project proposals, and other related plans and ordinances
must be consistent with the goals and policies in the General Plan.
Interpreting the General Plan
In reading the General Plan, one should infer that the goals, policies, and implementation measures are
limited to the extent that it is financially feasible and appropriate for the City to carry them out and to the
extent legally permitted by Federal and State law. For example, policies and measures which indicate that
the City will “provide,” “support,” “ensure,” or otherwise require or carry them out do not indicate an
irreversible commitment of City funds or staff resources to those activities, but rather, that the City will
support them when the City deems that it is financially feasible and appropriate to do so. In some cases,
the City will carry out various policies and measures by requiring development, infrastructure, and other
projects to be consistent with the policies and actions of the General Plan. In other cases, the City may
include General Plan items in the Capital Improvement Program, annual budget, or other implementation
mechanisms, as the City deems appropriate.
Key Terms
Goal: A description of the
general desired condition
that the community seeks
to create.
Policy: A specific
statement that guides
decision-making as the City
works to achieve the
various goals. Once
adopted, policies represent
statements of City
regulations.
Action: An action,
procedure, implementation
technique, or specific
program to be undertaken
by the City to help achieve
a specified goal or
implement an adopted
policy.
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How to Read San Jacinto’s General Plan
As the guide for future development and desired conditions, residents, property owners, and business
owners should also familiarize themselves with how to read this document. Each element contains a brief
introduction, several goals and related policies, and a description of related actions to help implement the
City’s vision.
Goals
A goal in the General Plan is the broadest statement of community values. It is a generalized ideal which
provides a sense of direction for action. Goals are overall statements of desired future conditions.
Policies and Implementation
The essence of the General Plan is contained within its policies. Policies are statements which further
refine the goals, and guide the course of action the City must take to achieve the goals in the plan. It is
important to note that policies are guides for decision makers, not decisions themselves. Policies and
implementation measures must be clear to be useful. However, policies may range in terms of commitment
of resources, importance, and expected results. Therefore, it is important for readers to understand the
distinctions between various levels of policy and implementation action. The following is a list of common
terms used in policies and implementation measures, and how to interpret its usage in the General Plan.
In cases where other terms are used (and not defined below), an equivalent to the closest applicable term
can be used.
Shall: Absolute commitment to the policy or action, and indicate that the policy must be adhered
to in all cases.
Should: Policy will be followed in most cases, but exceptions are acceptable for good reasons.
Ensure: Policy indicates that the City plays a role in making sure something happens, often times
in partnership with other agencies or as part of other City programs and processes.
Encourage: Policy is highly recommended and/or desired, and should be pursued when feasible.
Allow: Policy will be supported within certain parameters and certain guidelines.
Coordinate: Policy will occur in conjunction with another entity, and the City will carry its share of
the responsibility.
Explore: Effort will be taken to investigate the subject at hand, to discover whether or not further
commitment is relevant.
Consider: Policy may or may not be followed, depending upon the results of analysis that will be
completed.
Limit: Effort will be taken to keep the subject within certain limits, or will at least make undesired
change more difficult.
Restrict: Effort will be taken to keep the undesired action to a minimum.
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Amending the General Plan
The General Plan is not static, but rather is a dynamic and multi-faceted document that defines and
addresses the changing needs of the City. It is based on an on-going assessment and understanding of
existing and projected community needs. The City’s decision-makers have broad discretion in interpreting
the General Plan and its purposes, and are allowed to weigh and balance the various goals and policies
when applying them. Recognizing the need for the General Plan to remain current and reflective of local
issues and policies, State law allows the City to periodically amend the General Plan to ensure that it is
consistent with the conditions, values, expectations, and needs of its residents, businesses, and other
stakeholders. The General Plan may be amended in accordance with State law. While specific findings
may be applied on a project-by-project basis, at a minimum the following standard findings shall be made
for each proposed General Plan amendment:
1. The amendment is deemed to be in the public interest;
2. The amendment is consistent and/or compatible with the rest of the General Plan;
3. The potential impacts of the amendment have been assessed and have been determined not to
be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; and
4. The amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
California Government Code, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City’s
Municipal Code.
City-initiated amendments, as well as amendments requested by other parties, are subject to the same
basic process described above to ensure consistency and compatibility with the General Plan. This
includes appropriate environmental review, public notice, and public hearings, leading to an official action
by the City Council.
Timing
Under state law, mandatory elements of the General Plan may be amended up to four times in each
calendar year. The City Council or any citizen may initiate consideration of a General Plan Amendment.
State law further requires that the Housing Element be reviewed and updated at least once every eight
years.
Exemptions
The State Legislature has recognized that occasions arise which require the local jurisdiction to have some
flexibility in amending the General Plan. As set forth in the California Government Code, the following are
exempt from the General Plan amendment schedule:
• Amendments to optional elements.
• Amendments requested and necessary for affordable housing (Section 65358(c)).
• Any amendment necessary to comply with a court decision in a case involving the legal adequacy
of the general plan (Section 65358(d)(1)).
• Amendments to bring a general plan into compliance with an airport land use plan (Section
65302.3).
Annual Reporting
Given the long-term nature of the General Plan, it is critical to periodically evaluate its effectiveness and
to document the implementation status of the various policies and actions that it contains. State law
provides direction on how cities and counties can maintain the General Plan as a useful policy guide. State
law also requires the City to annually report "the status of the plan and progress in its implementation"
(California Government Code Section 65400(b)) to the City Council.
The Implementation Element identifies each measure to be carried out by the General Plan, the timing of
the measure, and the responsible City department for addressing implementation.
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Land Use
Introduction to Land Use
The Land Use Element is a guide to land use planning in San Jacinto and provides a
framework for the economic, environmental, and infrastructure issues examined in the
other General Plan elements. The Land Use Element identifies how land will be used in
the future—for housing, commercial, and business centers, public facilities, parks, open
space, and transportation. The Land Use Plan is designed to:
• encourage economic development throughout the City,
• enhance the City’s existing residential neighborhoods,
• support expanded housing and employment opportunities,
• and promote a strong sense of place and identity in San Jacinto.
Organization of Element
The Land Use Element goals and policies will address each of the following topics as
they relate to San Jacinto:
• Mix of Land Uses
• Managed Growth
• Land Use Compatibility
• Mixed-Use Activity Centers
• Community Character and Design
Contents:
+ Mix of Land
Uses
+ Managed
Growth
+ Land Use
Compatibility
+ Mixed-Use
Activity Centers
+ Community
Character and
Design
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Overview
The Land Use Element provides for a development and resource conservation pattern that preserves and
protects San Jacinto’s unique character while promoting opportunities for economic development, local
job growth, and expanded housing opportunities. Ensuring that San Jacinto has sufficient capacity and
flexibility to support a diverse mix of land uses is essential to the community’s ability to thrive and be
economically sustainable over time.
The Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) depicts the City’s vision for how open space, commercial, industrial,
residential, and other uses will occur in the city.
State law requires the Land Use Element to address:
• Proposed general distribution, general 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
disposal facilities, and other categories of public and private uses of land;
• Population density and building intensity; and
• Areas subject to flooding, which are addressed in the Public Safety Element.
Background information regarding land use is presented in Chapter 2 of the General Plan Update Existing
Conditions Report.
Planning Area Boundaries
City Limits
The City Limits include all area within the City’s corporate boundary, over which the City exercises land
use authority and provides public services.
Sphere Of Influence
A Sphere of Influence (SOI) is the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency, as
adopted by a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). A SOI includes both incorporated and
unincorporated areas within, which a city or special district will have primary responsibility for the provision
of public facilities and services.
Planning Area
For the purposes of the General Plan, the Planning Area is defined as the city limits and SOI that is included
in the analysis and planning for the 20-year horizon of the General Plan.
The Land Use Map (Figure LU-2) identifies the location of various land use designations throughout the
Planning Area. Uses allowed in each designation are described below.
Specific Plan Areas
San Jacinto has several Specific Plans that oversee the development of each respective planning area.
The plans act as tools for implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan through the regulation
of use, density, height and other design standards to achieve the overall vision for the selected area.
Specific Plan Areas within San Jacinto include: the Villages of San Jacinto, the Cove, Esplanade, Trails
and SP 01-85 (Soboba Springs).
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Special Study Area
The City has identified a “Special Study Area” beyond the Sphere of Influence. This area is of special
interest to the City because this area may be added to the City’s Sphere of Influence and/or the City’s
corporate boundary in the future. However, the identified Special Study Area is currently outside of the
San Jacinto City Limits, and SOI and the City does not exert land use authority in this area.
Land Use Designations
The Land Use Designations in this General Plan specify the type of allowed uses associated with each
designation, as well as the allowed range of development intensity, which is expressed in density or floor
area ratio. Zoning, specific plans, and individual development projects must be consistent with the
intensities allowed under the General Plan.
Land Use Classification System
The Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) illustrates the various types and distribution of land uses planned for the
community. The land use classification system includes 15 land use designations. Land use designations
identify the types and nature of development allowed in particular locations depicted on the Land Use
Map (Figure LU-1).
The residential category includes five designations that allow for a range of housing types and densities.
The nonresidential grouping includes a variety of jobs-generating designations (Commercial, Business
Park, and Industrial) as well as designations that serve the public good, including Public Institutions, Open
Space, Park, and Water. The City also has two categories (Mixed-Use and Downtown Village), which allow
for a mix of residential and nonresidential development. Finally, the Specific Plan designation indicates
that there is an adopted Specific Plan for an area, which guides future land use and zoning decisions.
Land Use Density and Intensity
This Element uses certain terminology to describe the 15 land use designations. Land use concepts,
including density and floor area ratio, are described below.
Density. Density refers to the intensity of residential uses in terms of a range, from a minimum to a
maximum, of dwelling units per gross acre. Various building configurations representing different densities
are shown below.
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Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio, referred to as FAR,
is used to express the building intensity for non-
residential uses, such as commercial, industrial,
community facilities, and the non-residential
component of mixed-use projects. FAR refers to the
ratio of the gross floor area of all structures on a lot,
excluding parking structures and outdoor storage
areas, to the total (gross) lot area..
Buildout Potential
State General Plan law requires that the Land Use
Element indicate the maximum densities and
intensities permitted within the Land Use Plan. The
land use designations shown on the Land Use Map
are described in detail in this Element. Table LU-1 lists each of the land use designations shown on the
Land Use Map and provides a corresponding indication of maximum density or intensity of development.
Maximum allowable development on individual parcels of land is governed by these measures of density
or intensity. The table also includes the effective overall level of development within each land use
designation within the City. These effective levels of development represent an anticipated overall density
and intensity of development for San Jacinto and are, therefore, less than the absolute maximum allowed
for an individual parcel of land. For various reasons, many parcels in the community have not been
developed to maximum density or intensity and, in the future, maximum development as described in this
Element can be expected to occur only on a limited number of parcels.
The overall future development in San Jacinto is anticipated to occur at the expected level of density or
intensity indicated in Table LU-1. Development at an intensity or density between the expected and
maximum levels is desired when projects offer exceptional design quality, important public amenities or
benefits, or other factors that promote important goals and policies of the General Plan. For the residential
land use designations, projects are expected to build to a density at least as high as the lowest density
allowed by the respective designation.
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Residential Land Use Designations
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR); 0-2 du/ac
The Very Low Density Residential land use designation provides for the development of very low density
single-family dwellings at a density of up to 2 dwelling units per gross acre of land. This designation is
generally most suitable in rural areas and areas where scenic and natural resources should be protected,
in areas that consist of small agricultural operations and rural-oriented residences, or where natural
hazards limit development potential (such as hillsides).
Low Density Residential (LDR); 2-7 du/ac
The Low Density Residential land use designation provides for the development of low density detached
single-family dwellings at a density between 2 and 7 dwelling units per gross acre.
Medium Density Residential (MDR); 5-14 du/ac
The Medium Density Residential land use designation allows for a range of housing types including single-
family attached and detached units, condominiums, townhouses, and mobile home parks, as well as
multiple-family dwellings such as apartments, and senior housing at a density of between 5 and 14
dwelling units per gross acre.
High Density Residential (HDR); 14-22 du/ac
The High Density Residential land use designation provides for a variety of single-family dwelling units and
multiple-family dwellings including: garden style units, stacked flats, courtyard homes, patio homes,
townhouses, apartments, condominiums, senior housing and mobilehome parks. Project densities
between 14 and 22 dwelling units per gross acre allowed.
Very High Density Residential (VHDR); 22-32 du/ac
The Very High Density Residential land use designation provides for the development of a wide range of
multiple-family living accommodations, such as townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and senior
housing. Project densities between 22 and 32 dwelling units per gross acre are allowed.
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Non-Residential Land Use Designations
Commercial (C); Maximum FAR 0.50
The Commercial land use designation provides for a variety of retail and service-oriented business
activities, including both small and large scale commercial development with retail, entertainment, and/or
service uses. This designation allows for uses such as hotels, auto sales, auto repair, auto repair related
uses, “big box” retail, factory outlets, and movie theaters. Uses such as offices, and others that are
determined to be employment generators and compatible with commercial uses may also be allowed. The
maximum intensity of development is a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50.
Business Park (BP); Maximum FAR 1.0
The Business Park designation provides for employment and community serving uses including single-
tenant and multi-tenant configurations. Also included are small convenience or service commercial
activities intended to meet the needs of the nearby business community. Other uses that are determined
to be compatible with the primary uses may also be allowed. The maximum intensity of development is a
floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0.
Industrial (I); Maximum FAR 0.50
The Industrial designation allows for a variety of industrial and manufacturing activities that do not generate
significant amounts of pollution, including limited regional and sub-regional commercial activities that are
non- or low-polluting and which can co-exist compatibly with surrounding land uses. Other uses that are
determined to be compatible with primary uses may also be allowed. The maximum intensity of
development is a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50.
Public Institution (PI); Maximum FAR 0.50
The Public Institutional designation provides for publicly owned properties and facilities including, schools,
fire stations, police stations, community centers, utility substations, water facilities, administrative offices
and City government office complexes. Other uses that are determined to be compatible with primary
uses may also be allowed. The maximum intensity of development is a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.50.
Open Space (OS); Maximum 0.025 du/ac and Maximum FAR 0.15
The Open Space designation allows for: open space areas; hiking, biking and equestrian trails; and
outdoor recreational facilities, including golf courses, swimming schools, tennis clubs, equestrian clubs
and caretaker facilities. The OS designation also allows for passive and active recreation sites operated
by the City and regional agencies. Parks may include areas for active sports play, including large
multipurpose fields for community events and informal recreation, sports fields and courts, concessions,
tot lots, picnic areas, and support facilities. This designation provides for the conservation of natural and
scenic resources and the protection of property from natural hazards.
Uses such as extremely low density single-family dwellings, and other uses that are compatible with and
oriented toward preserving open space may also be allowed. The maximum allowable density is 1 unit per
40 acres. The maximum intensity of development is a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.15.
Park (P); No development potential
The Park designation allows for passive and active recreation sites operated by the City and regional
agencies. Parks may include areas for active sports play, including large multipurpose fields for community
events and informal recreation, sports fields and courts, concessions, tot lots, picnic areas, community
centers, and support facilities. No development potential is allowed within the Park designation.
Water (W); No development potential
The Water designation recognizes the natural waterways in San Jacinto. No development potential is
allowed within the Water designation.
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Mixed-Use Land Use Designations
Mixed-Use (MU); 10.1-36 du/ac and Maximum FAR 1.0
The Mixed Use designation provides opportunities for mixtures of commercial, office, and residential uses
in the same building, on the same parcel of land, or within the same area.
Mixed-use areas offer opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and recreate without having to use
cars. This designation allows for vertical integration of compatible uses, whereby such uses share the
same building or lot, or horizontal integration of uses, where compatible uses are located next to each
other. Single-use projects are allowed; stand-alone residential projects should be located in proximity to
existing or future nonresidential development.
The Mixed Use designation allows residential densities between 10 and 36 dwelling units per gross acre
and a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0. For projects which include residential and nonresidential
components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply
to the nonresidential component. Mixed-use projects that include both residential and non-residential uses
may include both, between 10.1 and 36 dwelling units per gross acres and up to 1.0 FAR for non-
residential components.
Downtown Village (DV); 40 du/ac Maximum and Maximum FAR 2.0
The Downtown Village land use designation allows for a variety of commercial uses with a strong
pedestrian orientation and design that enhances the City’s small-town character. Development in these
areas will be subject to additional design and development standards intended to support the Downtown
area.
Mixed commercial, office, and residential development (residential uses above or beside commercial uses)
is also permitted in the DV designation. Single-use projects are allowed; stand-alone residential projects
should be located in proximity to existing or future nonresidential development.
The Downtown Village designation allows residential densities up to 40 dwelling units per gross acre and
non-residential developments with a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 2.0. For projects which include
residential and nonresidential components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential
component and the FAR shall apply to the nonresidential component. Mixed-use projects that include
both residential and non-residential uses may include both, up to 40 dwelling units per gross acres and
up to 2.0 FAR for non-residential components.
Specific Plans
Specific Plan; Densities and Intensities Vary
The Specific Plan designation indicates an adopted Specific Plan for an area, which provides detailed
policies, standards, and criteria for the area’s development or redevelopment. As required by state law,
Specific Plans generally consist of a land plan, circulation plan, development standards, design guidelines,
and a phasing plan, which set forth detailed implementation programs necessary to serve the
development.
The actual designation of each area will be SP followed by a corresponding number (e.g., SP-1). Land
uses within each SP are detailed in the Specific Plan documents (zoning). Amendments to the land use in
a Specific Plan will not warrant a revision to the General Plan (General Plan Amendment).
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Table LU-1 General Plan Land Use 2040 Potential Buildout Summary
Land Use Designation Acres
(1)
Allowed
Density
and/or
Intensity
Assumed
Density
and/or
Intensity (2)
Units Population
Non-
Residential
Square Feet
Jobs
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Very Low Density Residential 1,073 0-2 du/ac 0.4 du/ac 215 718 - -
Low Density Residential 4,025 2-7 du/ac 3 du/ac 6,033 20,149 - -
Medium Density Residential 1,366 5-14 du/ac 6 du/ac 4,098 13,686 - -
High Density Residential 854 14-22 du/ac 16 du/ac 6,835 22,830 - -
Very High Density Residential 41 22-32 du/ac 24 du/ac 495 1,654 - -
Residential Subtotal 7,360 - - 17,676 59,037 - -
NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Commercial 1225 0.50 FAR 0.25 FAR - - 6,792,240 7,180
Business Park 727 1.0 FAR 0.25 FAR - - 3,956,817 3,044
Industrial 373 0.50 FAR 0.30 FAR - - 2,437,334 1,625
Public Institution 1393 0.50 FAR 0.05 FAR - - 1,678,815 2,772
Open Space 6189
0.025 du/ac
and 0.15
FAR
0.017 du/ac
and 0.0008
FAR
56 186 197,968 1,057
Park 175 - - - - 3,821 64
Water 1,157 - - - - - -
Right-of-Way 1,736 - - - - - -
Non-Residential Subtotal 12,975 - - 56 186 15,066,995 15,740
MIXED-USE LAND USES
Mixed-Use 871
10.1-36
du/ac and
1.0 FAR
22 du/ac
and 0.25
FAR
11,500 38,410 3,795,004 5,060
Downtown Village 60 40 du/ac
and 2.0 FAR
6 du/ac and
0.30 FAR
181 603 393,341 571
Mixed-Use Subtotal 931 - - 11,681 39,013 4,188,344 5,631
SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USES
Specific Plan Area 1,530 Varies Varies 2,669 8,916 5,157,888 5,618
Specific Plan Subtotal 1,530 - - 2,669 8,916 5,157,888 5,618
Totals 22,796 - - 32,081 107,152 24,413,227 26,989
1. Acres are given as adjusted gross acreages, which do not include the right-of-way for major roadways, flood control
facilities, or railroads.
2. Density/intensity includes both residential density, expressed as dwelling units per acre, and nonresidential intensity,
expressed as floor area ratio (FAR), which is the amount of building square feet in relation to the size of the lot. Historically,
citywide buildout levels do not achieve the maximum allowable density/intensity on every parcel, and are, on average,
lower than allowed by the General Plan. Accordingly, the projections in this General Plan do not assume buildout at the
maximum density or intensity but are adjusted downward to account for variations in development.
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MIX OF LAND USES
A community with a land use plan that accommodates a mix of uses to meet current
and future needs.
Every community requires a mixture of land uses: residential land to provide housing; commercial and
industrial land to provide goods and services, tax revenue, and employment opportunities; public and
institutional land to provide public services and infrastructure; and parks and open space for the enjoyment
of all. A desirable community provides a balance of land uses that responds to and anticipates its
resident’s needs.
LU-1 Policies
LU-1.1 Land Use Pattern. Promote an appropriate land use plan that fosters and enhances community
livability and public health; sustains economic vitality; promotes efficient development and
multiple transportation options; reduces pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the
expenditure of energy and other resources; and ensures compatibility between uses consistent
with the land use designations identified in this Element and Land Use Map (LU-2).
LU-1.2 Fiscal Sustainability. Maintain a fiscally sustainable land use plan with balanced residential and
nonresidential developments.
LU-1.3 Balancing Jobs and Housing. Balance levels of employment and housing within the
community to provide more opportunities for San Jacinto Valley residents to work locally, cut
commute times, and improve air quality.
LU-1.4 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Uses. Support a balanced distribution of well-maintained,
functional, and appropriate commercial, office, and industrial use areas to expand local
employment opportunities and support a stable tax base.
LU-1.5 Public Services for Quality of Life. Maintain appropriate sites for institutional and public facility
uses that can accommodate the infrastructure and facilities needed to serve the community.
LU-1.6 Gathering Spaces. Support the provision of attractive outdoor gathering places such as plazas,
green space, and squares to strengthen social engagement and provide visual relief in
developed areas.
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LU-1 Actions
LU-1a Update the City’s Development Code and Zoning Map as appropriate to ensure consistency
with this land use element and designations shown on Figure LU-2. As part of the update, create
new zoning districts to implement the City’s new Downtown Village, Mixed-Use, and Very High
Density Residential land use designations.
LU-1b Review the Development Code and update as appropriate to reflect Land Use goals, policies,
and implementation actions included in this Plan.
LU-1c Review the Subdivision Code and update as appropriate to accommodate the changes in the
Development Code and the Land Use goals, policies, and implementation actions included in
this Plan.
LU-1d As part of development review process, ensure that residential and non-residential
developments fall within the minimum and maximum density requirements and or allowed floor-
area-ratios stipulated on the Land Use Map and included within the Land Use Descriptions.
Projects shall also be reviewed for consistency with the development standards and density
requirements established by any applicable Specific Plan governing the area in question.
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MANAGED GROWTH
A City that manages and directs growth so that the community and its neighborhoods
are protected and enhanced.
San Jacinto, as well the surrounding region, has experienced substantial growth over the past 20 years.
The trend is expected to continue, accompanied by new development with the potential to change
community character. While recognizing that change is inevitable, the community can strategically plan
and guide future development that welcomes new opportunities, while protecting and enhancing the
existing character of San Jacinto and its neighborhoods.
LU-2 Policies
Plan for New Development. Ensure that new development corresponds to the provision of
infrastructure, public services, and community facilities, and that new development funds and
constructs its fair share of improvements in accordance with City requirements.
Infill Development. Encourage new development to occur in infill locations in a balanced and
efficient pattern that reduces sprawl, preserves open space, and creates convenient
connections to other land uses and activity centers.
Commercial Corridors. Encourage development of commercial, retail, and employment
opportunities along major circulation routes at major intersections where there is maximum
access and visibility.
Agricultural Uses. Allow and support the continuation of agricultural operations on lands within
the City limits that are designated for development uses, until such time as new development is
proposed for the land.
Specific Plans. Encourage the preparation and adoption of Specific Plans to guide
developments larger than 100 acres.
Annexation. Continue to annex land within the City’s Sphere of Influence to promote
compatibility between new and existing uses.
Special Study Area. Continue conversations with property owners and other interested parties
regarding a future potential amendment to the City’s sphere of influence to include the Special
Study Area identified in Figure LU-3.
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LU-2 Actions
LU-2a Cooperate with LAFCo and the County of Riverside to direct growth outside the City limits on
lands that are served, or planned to be served, with a full range of urban services, such as public
water and sewer, an extensive road network, public transit, safety and emergency response
services, parks, trails, and open space.
LU-2b The City will plan to accommodate the final SR-79 alignment through the following land use
actions:
• Promote commercial, visitor-serving, and employment generating land uses along the SR-79
Corridor.
• During the planning phase of the SR-79 alignment, ensure that the alignment of the highway
and proposed off-ramps are compatible with and complement San Jacinto’s plans for
revenue-generating land uses along the SR-79 corridor.
LU-2c Implement Planned Development Permits and Specific Plan (SP) requirements during the review
of applicable projects. Encourage Planned Development Permits and Specific Plans to include
creative and thoughtful design solutions that enhance not only the project, but the community.
LU-2d Abate non-conforming buildings and uses through a Code Enforcement Program. Provide code
complaint forms online and at City Hall. Annually assess the success of the programs and the
staffing levels through the budget process.
LU-2e Give priority to redevelopment and infill projects that reduce development pressure on
agricultural lands and other sensitive resources.
LU-2f Work with property owners and agricultural operations interested in retaining agricultural land
to identify feasible ways to maintain the land in agricultural production. Apply agricultural
conservation easements to land desired by the City and the property owner to remain as
agricultural land.
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LAND USE COMPATIBILITY
A community that promotes high-quality development and compatibility with
surrounding land uses and major transportation corridors.
San Jacinto is primarily a residential community and will continue to have a substantial portion of its land
devoted to housing. While the City requires a comprehensive circulation system and revenue generated
by commercial, industrial, and agricultural uses to support the needs of the community, these roadways
and non-residential land uses must be compatible with the existing community.
LU-3 Policies
LU-3.1 Surrounding Uses. Consider as part of the development review process the compatibility of
new development with surrounding uses and the ability of new development to enhance the
character of the surrounding area.
LU-3.2 Residential Uses. Require that new residential development be designed to protect residents
from potential conflicts with adjacent land uses, and other features including rail corridors, and
high-volume roadways.
LU-3.3 Industrial Areas. Promote industrial uses that are environmentally sustainable with limited
potential to create nuisances, such as noise and odors, when located within close proximity of
existing and planned sensitive receptors.
LU-3.4 Environmental Compatibility. Limit development in areas subject to severe natural hazards,
such as landslides, ground subsidence, liquefaction, and flooding.
LU-3.5 Telecommunications Facilities. To the extent legally possible, regulate and ensure that
telecommunications facilities such as cell towers, radio towers, and other appurtenances do not
block, impede, or impair the visual quality of San Jacinto.
LU-3.6 Agricultural Compatibility. Ensure that new urban uses that are proposed adjacent to lands
designated for agricultural uses include adequate buffers to reduce potential land use conflicts
and nuisance impacts to sensitive receptors.
LU-3.7 Hillside Development. Conserve hillsides by limiting development on slopes greater than 25
percent and allowing unique planning techniques such as Specific Plans, Planned Unit
Developments, and clustered development to reduce grading.
LU-3.8 Public Utilities. Ensure land uses and development are compatible with existing and proposed
utility facilities including the San Jacinto Wastewater Treatment Facility.
LU-3 Actions
LU-3a Ensure all projects are reviewed and processed per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines.
LU-3b Through the development review process, evaluate development proposals for land use and
transportation network compatibility with existing surrounding or abutting development or
neighborhoods.
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LU-3c Analyze land use compatibility through the development review process to require adequate
buffers and/or architectural enhancements that protect sensitive receptors from intrusion of
development activities that may cause unwanted nuisances and health risks.
LU-3d When industrial projects, including warehouse projects, fulfillment centers, and other projects
that may generate high volumes of truck trips and/or air quality emissions are proposed within
1,000 feet of existing or planned residential uses or other sensitive receptors, the City shall
require the preparation of a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) that meets the standards established
by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), and the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
LU-3e During both redevelopment and the development of new projects, encourage the provision and
maintenance of setbacks and buffers, such as roadways, topographic features, and open space,
to prevent incompatibilities between agricultural and non-agricultural land uses.
LU-3f Work with Southern California Edison (SCE) to improve compatibility of its facilities with other
development and scenic resources. On an ongoing basis and through the development review
process, the City shall:
• Request SCE improve transmission line corridors with attractive ornamental plantings,
landscape screening, and trails.
• Require new development to underground all utility lines needed to serve the development.
Work with SCE to coordinate the undergrounding of new utilities with the undergrounding of
existing utilities whenever financially and physically feasible.
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MIXED-USE ACTIVITY CENTERS
A community with economically successful mixed-use activity centers, including a
thriving Downtown Village featuring desirable residential and commercial uses.
Mixed-use development, which can be defined as development that incorporates two or more types of
land uses in horizontal or mixed-use formats, can help local governments better respond to public demand
for vibrant walkable activity centers. San Jacinto welcomes mixed-use developments as an option to
provide flexible spaces to live, work, and play. The mixed-use areas identified in the land use plan are
predominantly located along the City’s corridors and around activity centers, including Main Street, where
uses are desired to be more concentrated and integrated in order to enhance the functionality of a special
development opportunity. To promote the transformation of Downtown San Jacinto into a successful
mixed-use activity center, the City has created a special mixed-use designation called “Downtown Village”
which allows for a mix of multifamily housing, commercial uses, and public facilities at higher densities
and intensities than allowed elsewhere in the City.
Due to the special nature of mixed-use development, additional policy guidance is required to ensure that
these areas transition in line with the community’s vision. While historically San Jacinto has developed
based upon generally effective land use designations, the mixed-use designations provide the City the
ability and authority to be more proactive in land use decisions for the focused areas of San Jacinto where
new growth and development is desired. The flexibility built into the mixed-use designation increases the
potential to attract quality developments that will benefit the City, supporting the goals and policies
articulated in the economic development element.
LU-4 Policies
LU-4.1 Use Configuration. Permit a mixture of compatible land uses on a single site or within a single
development project in a vertical or horizontal configuration.
LU-4.2 Main Street Revitalization. Encourage the revitalization of the Main Street area by evaluating
and pursuing, when possible, programs, policies, and financing mechanisms to spur local
investment and foot traffic.
LU-4.3 Main Street Economic Vitality. Promote the economic vitality of the Main Street area through
a mixture of multifamily housing development, destination-type commercial uses, eateries, and
civic uses such as cultural and performing art facilities.
LU-4.4 Pedestrian Design. Support pedestrian-friendly and pedestrian-scaled development that
encourages more social interaction and less automobile use, especially in the Downtown Village.
LU-4.5 Centralized Parking. Promote centralized parking areas to help reduce or eliminate
development-specific parking requirements.
LU-4.6 On-Site Amenities. Encourage residential/commercial mixed-use projects to provide on-site
gathering spaces (plazas, courtyards, etc.) and other pedestrian-scale amenities, such as
benches, fountains, murals or public art, and landscaping, that contribute to the living
environment of residents.
LU-4.7 Downtown Village Amenities. Encourage projects to provide on-site amenities that enhance
the pedestrian environment, such as tree plantings, pedestrian-scaled signs and lighting, street
furniture, public art, and sidewalk improvements throughout the Downtown Village.
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LU-4 Actions
LU-4a Update the City’s Development Code and Zoning Map as appropriate to ensure consistency
with this land use element and designations shown on Figure LU-2. As part of the update, create
new zoning districts to implement the City’s new Downtown Village and Mixed-Use land use
designations.
LU-4b Encourage the sharing of parking facilities by reducing parking standards for mixed-use
projects.
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COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND DESIGN
A visually attractive community that helps create a unique sense of place.
Nestled in the scenic San Jacinto Valley, San Jacinto provides a unique dynamic between the natural and
built environment. It is important that new development and redevelopment activities be planned and
designed in a manner that enhances the community’s identity and quality of life. Comprehensive policies,
standards, and guidelines that encourage thoughtful community design and foster a sense of place should
be implemented.
LU-6 Policies
LU-5.1 Design Features. Enhance the City's identity with attractive high-quality gateways, city entry
signs and design features, cohesive street signs, and other design features at public gathering
spaces and other areas, where appropriate.
LU-5.2 Standards and Guidelines. Develop and enforce development standards and objective design
guidelines that provide clear direction for achieving quality community design in new
development and redevelopment projects.
LU-5.3 Site Planning. Identify and preserve, as feasible, the significant features of a site, such as
viewsheds, heritage trees, and rock outcroppings, during the design and development of new
projects.
LU-5.4 Gathering Places. Encourage the provision of both formal and informal public gathering spaces
through pedestrian-oriented street design; sidewalk furniture and pedestrian-oriented
development; well-designed, multi-use public spaces of different sizes including pocket parks,
plazas, and monuments; and community events.
LU-5.5 Sustainable Design. Support “green” and “sustainable” developments that respect and
conserve the region’s important resources.
LU-5.6 Arts in Public Places. Continue to implement the Arts in Public Places program to provide a
diverse and culturally rich environment for San Jacinto residents and visitors.
LU-5.7 Landscaping. Use landscaping for screening, solar control, parking lot shade, and other
beautification purposes throughout the City.
LU-5.8 Streetscapes. Promote drought tolerant landscaping, tree planting, and tree preservation along
City streets as a means of improving aesthetics, making neighborhoods more pedestrian-
friendly, and providing environmental and economic benefits.
LU-5.9 Public and Private Investment. Invest public and private resources in the maintenance and
rehabilitation of existing housing to prevent or reverse neighborhood deterioration.
LU-5.10 Property Maintenance. Improve efforts to enforce the Development Code and instill community
pride in the appearance and image of the City.
LU-5.11 Older Neighborhoods and Businesses. Develop or participate in programs to rehabilitate older
residential neighborhoods and commercial centers to prevent blight and maintain the quality of
the built environment.
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LU-6 Actions
LU-5a Evaluate how new signage can help support a cohesive identity for San Jacinto and help brand
the City.
LU-5b Collect and evaluate neighborhood generated proposals for consideration in the formulation of
the annual Capital Improvement Program budgeting process.
LU-5c Evaluate and amend the development and design standards of the Development Code to
regulate new construction and revisions to existing buildings. In particular, new development
standards shall be created for Mixed-Use Land Use Designations (Mixed-Use and Downtown
Village).
LU-5d Seek grant funding (“greening” grants) to help offset the cost of landscape improvements along
enhanced corridors.
LU-5e Actively seek funding opportunities to help rehabilitate residential structures that are in the
greatest disrepair. Develop a list of the residences that are in the greatest need of repair to
determine where funding should be spent when it becomes available.
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Economic Development
Introduction to Economic Development
Economic Development Element is intended to guide the City’s future policy decisions
to support growing and strengthening the local economy. The Economic Development
Element is not a required element for a General Plan, but the City has decided to include
it in recognition that promoting economic vibrancy and resiliency is a central aspect of
planning for San Jacinto’s future. While presented as a separate chapter, the policies
contained within the Economic Development Element are intertwined with those found
in the other Elements of the General Plan. Decisions designed to advance other
elements, such as land use, housing, mobility, open space, and health and wellness,
necessarily impact economic development, and vice-versa.
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Key Opportunities and Challenges
The Economic Development Element has been informed by community and stakeholder input gathered
through outreach efforts, and builds on research and analysis contained in the Economic, Demographic,
and Real Estate Profile report completed in 2019 as part of the General Plan process. Given San Jacinto’s
regional position as well as market conditions and trends, the Profile report identified several key
opportunities that could drive economic growth and development in the City. These include the following:
• The City’s existing land use assets have positioned it to capture regional growth in industrial
sectors, particularly ag-tech and cannabis cultivation, and in hospitality, particularly related to the
new Soboba Casino Resort.
• Regional transportation infrastructure initiatives, including the Route 79 realignment and the Mid-
County Parkway, will improve access to the City and increase its attractiveness to residents,
businesses, and visitors.
• Despite a high level of out-commute by residents, there is a relatively strong match between jobs
held by residents and those available in the City. The City can leverage this match to drive
economic development by continuing to promote the City’s resident workforce to businesses who
may consider relocating or opening a location in San Jacinto, as well as providing support for local
entrepreneurship and small business creation.
• While much of the City’s working population has relatively low educational attainment, high
graduation rates at the City’s public high schools and the continued growth of Mount San Jacinto
College suggest that the City’s future workforce may be higher-educated and higher-skilled,
providing more opportunities for local economic development.
• The City’s relatively low accessibility is a disadvantage for the development of destination retail
centers. However, current trends in retail shopping centered on experiential businesses—small
and local shops, dining and drinking establishments, and entertainment venues. This trend can be
well-suited for San Jacinto, particularly as the City looks to invest in its Downtown area. While
some of these trends have been slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the outlook for effective and
well-designed “place-based” commercial activity remains strong.
Organization of Element
Given market conditions and trends in San Jacinto and its location in the region, there are a number of
key areas in which the City has the greatest opportunity for economic growth and development. The goals
and policies identified in the Economic Development Element are focused on these areas of opportunity,
and underscore the City’s commitment to being a place where workers, residents, visitors, and businesses
can thrive, today and into the future. The Element is organized into seven topics, as follows:
• Support for Business Community
• Economic Diversification and Business
• Enhanced Activity Corridors and Nodes
• Revitalization of Main Street
• Promotion of Visitor-Serving Business Sector
• Workforce Development
• Fiscal Diversity and Sustainability
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GOAL ED-1 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY
A City that supports and promotes local business development.
One of the City’s most important assets in promoting economic growth is its existing economic base.
Supporting existing local businesses so that they can thrive, grow, and adapt to changing economic
conditions will not only help those businesses and their employees, but also demonstrate to other
businesses that the City is a desirable place to locate. This support extends to residents, workers, and
students who may be looking to establish or grow a business in the City.
ED-1 Policies
Support Businesses. Implement policies and programs that are responsive to the business
community and ease the process of doing business with the City.
Incentives and Services. Maintain an easily-accessible menu of incentives and City services
available to existing businesses to help facilitate growth and expansion.
Business Investment. Support local property and business owners to reinvest in, and
revitalize, commercial properties, including through incentives and streamlined processes.
Partnerships. Develop and strengthen City partnerships with local and regional business
organizations, such as chambers of commerce and industry associations.
Opportunity. Encourage opportunities for training, access to capital, and networking for
existing and prospective local business owners and entrepreneurs.
ED-1 Actions
ED-1a Regularly review and solicit input from business community on existing incentives for business
creation and property re-investment and update as appropriate.
ED-1b Establish and maintain partnership with Riverside County Workforce Development Center and
Mount San Jacinto College to offer entrepreneurship training programs and business
development resources.
ED-1c Maintain and expand business engagement efforts, including roundtable events, surveys, and
awards and recognition events, in partnership with local chambers of commerce and other
business associations in Riverside County and Inland Empire.
ED-1d Maintain a Development Code that supports investment and innovation in the City.
ED-1e Identify ways of simplifying the Business License and renewal process.
ED-1f Identify opportunities to leverage technology to simplify and speed up the entitlement and
permit processes.
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GOAL ED-2 ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND BUSINESS
A community with a diversified economic base to promote job growth and resiliency.
A diversified economy makes cities stronger and more resilient in the face of changing economic trends.
Businesses in today’s economy are highly mobile, and firms consider a variety of factors when deciding
where to locate or re-locate. These factors include the ease with which a firm can get established and
operate in a city, and the level of the city’s investment in and responsiveness to its business community.
San Jacinto has endeavored to distinguish itself as such a place. These trends, City efforts, and planned
regional transportation infrastructure initiatives can help the City better attract a variety of industries and
promote the development of a mixed economic base.
ED-2 Policies
ED-2.1 Targeted Development. Encourage the development of office parks and other commercial
building formats serving the space needs of target industries, including retail, agricultural and
high technology, manufacturing, and professional services.
ED-2.2 Support New Businesses. Develop and maintain policies and incentive programs available
to support new businesses locating in the City.
ED-2.3 Medical Facilities. Continue to promote the establishment of local and regional serving
medical facilities in San Jacinto to diversify economic activity and better serve the healthcare
needs of San Jacinto Valley residents and businesses.
ED-2.4 Marketing. Continue to participate in marketing activities to educate employers about the
City’s resident workforce, and promote opportunities available for new businesses.
ED-2 Actions
ED-2a Identify undeveloped, underdeveloped, or unoccupied sites and buildings that present
opportunities for business attraction, as well as City actions to improve marketability of sites.
ED-2b Develop marketing strategy to attract healthcare facilities, including identification of
appropriate sites and of regional healthcare systems with potential interest in locating in City.
ED-2c Research and identify targeted industry events and marketing publications for City to
participate in over next 2-3 years and update the strategy periodically thereafter.
ED-2d Work with regional partners to explore coordinated regional business attraction effort that will
leverage individual city’s assets and allow for greater overall investment in attraction initiatives.
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GOAL ED-3 ENHANCED ACTIVITY CORRIDORS AND NODES
A City that plans for enhanced activity corridors and nodes to drive synergistic
commercial development.
New commercial development benefits from locating in areas with high visibility and good access.
Relatedly, creating clusters of a mix of uses—such as office, retail, and multifamily residential—serves to
drive activity and growth in an area and create efficiencies in travel behavior. As part of the Land Use Plan,
the City is promoting commercial and mixed-use development along several of its major circulation routes,
at major intersections, and in proximity to activity centers, in order to support this focused location of new
higher intensity uses.
ED-3 Policies
ED-3.1 Transportation Corridors. Encourage and incentivize new retail, hospitality, and commercial
development clusters along major transportation corridors, including the Ramona Expressway
and State Route 79 and at major highway interchanges, leveraging locational assets and
synergies.
ED-3.2 Higher Intensity Development. Encourage higher density housing and higher intensity
employment space to locate in mixed-use formats along the City’s commercial corridors, near
transit nodes, and in areas well-served by the City’s multimodal transportation network.
ED-3.3 Regional Coordination. Coordinate local infrastructure investments and initiatives with
regional transportation improvements that enhance major corridors and nodes.
ED-3 Actions
ED-3a Maintain easily-accessible inventory of available commercial property sites, with focus on key
corridors and nodes.
ED-3b Study the establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to support
financing of targeted infrastructure investments in key development areas.
ED-3c Research state and federal grant programs with available funding to support infrastructure
investments in key development areas.
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GOAL ED-4 REVITALIZATION OF MAIN STREET
A community with a vibrant and active Main Street.
San Jacinto’s Main Street has many assets that could position it as a major focal point of activity in the
City. While changes in market economics and public health priorities have presented challenges to the
type of experiential commercial development associated with downtown neighborhoods, the trend
towards place-based mixed-use activity centers is expected to continue in the future. Main Street’s mix
of walkability and central location all lend themselves to becoming a more vibrant live/work/play center
within the City.
ED-4 Policies
ED-4.1 Main Street Development. Position development and infrastructure on Main Street to be
oriented towards pedestrians, local businesses, and special programming, providing a unique
and attractive experience for visitors, residents, and workers.
ED-4.2 Invest in Main Street. Encourage City investment in catalytic Main Street projects.
ED-4.3 Mixed-Use. Encourage the development and integration of a mix of uses in a “main street”
setting that includes retail anchored stores, entertainment, office, retail, residential at various
densities, and transit-oriented development and/or mix uses that provide regional draw.
ED-4.4 Character. Encourage economic development activities that support and preserve the unique
character of Main Street area and its existing building stock.
ED-4.5 Walkable. Support efforts to create a safe walkable environment where visitors to Main Street
can “park once” and visit multiple destinations
ED-4 Actions
ED-4a Complete development of Civic Center complex centered on Vossberg Hotel and
redevelopment of the former Virginia Lee site.
ED-4b Develop public-private partnership strategy, including marketing plan for development
outreach, for other City-owned properties on Main Street that represent catalyst development
opportunities.
ED-4c Collaborate with San Jacinto Valley Museum Association and other historic preservation
organizations to develop a menu of incentives (local, county, state, and federal) available for
the preservation of historic properties.
ED-4d Prepare Main Street-specific retail attraction/retention analysis to inform strategies on
attracting tenants and business investment to Main Street.
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GOAL ED-5 PROMOTION OF VISITOR-SERVING BUSINESS
SECTOR
A City that promotes the hospitality and visitor-serving business sector.
The tourism sector presents significant fiscal and economic opportunity for San Jacinto. Looking ahead,
the City can build upon several existing assets to grow jobs and activity in the hospitality and visitor-
serving industry—in particular, the newly-opened Soboba Casino Resort and Golf Course, which has
created a new major attraction that will draw visitors to the San Jacinto Valley region. Investment in
complementary accommodations, businesses, marketing, and infrastructure can position San Jacinto as
a connected destination for area visitors.
ED-5 Policies
ED-5.1 Visitor-serving. Support the development and promotion of visitor-oriented activities and
businesses, with a focus on family-oriented activities, that build upon the attractions provided
by the Soboba Casino Resort and Golf Course and regional outdoor activities, such as hiking
trails in the San Jacinto Mountains.
ED-5.2 Hotels. Encourage the development of new hotel facilities in San Jacinto, especially at key
corridors and nodes in the City best-positioned to serve the regional visitor population.
ED-5.3 Marketing. Promote San Jacinto’s historic and recreational attractions to area visitors
through marketing and wayfinding investments
ED-5 Actions
ED-5a Develop marketing strategy to attract new hotel uses, including identification of appropriate
sites and study of visitor demographics.
ED-5b Collaborate with San Jacinto Museum and other major local attractions to develop tourism
marketing strategy and associated materials.
ED-5c Develop a wayfinding plan to improve visitor attraction to and experience in Downtown and
elsewhere in the City.
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GOAL ED-6 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
A City that invests in workforce development.
The presence of a workforce suited to the needs of the local economy, particularly growth sectors, is a
major component in business retention and expansion. Resident workers in San Jacinto today are
overrepresented in the retail trade and healthcare industries as compared to the region, and
underrepresented in industries that typically require higher levels of education and training, such as finance
and insurance, and professional, scientific, and technical services. Aligning the resident workforce’s skills
with the needs of the businesses of today and tomorrow will have a critical impact on expansion and
diversification of the City’s economy.
ED-6 Policies
ED-6.1 Workforce Development. Promote training, education, and labor support programs that
enhance the quality of the City’s labor force, and assist them in obtaining new employment
opportunities.
ED-6.2 Coordination. Develop collaborative relationships between private and public entities to
affect and maintain a comprehensive and coordinated economic development process.
ED-6.3 Vocational Training. Coordinate with Mount San Jacinto College to enhance, expand, and
promote vocational training programs offered at the local campus.
ED-6 Actions
ED-6a Partner with Mount San Jacinto College, the San Jacinto Unified School District, Hemet
Unified School District, and Riverside County Workforce Development Center to develop
entrepreneurship training program and small business incubator for area high school students.
ED-6b In partnership with Mount San Jacinto College, solicit input from current and prospective
business owners regarding needed workforce skills and develop strategies for offering related
educational and vocational programs locally
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GOAL ED-7 FISCAL DIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
A City with improved fiscal diversity and sustainability.
Diversity in economic sectors helps to create resiliency and guard cities against the impacts of changes
in commercial trends. Similarly, diversity in public revenue sources helps to protect a city’s budget against
downturns in revenue-generating activities. Like most cities in California, San Jacinto is primarily
dependent on property and sales tax to fund day-to-day municipal operations. Attracting a range of real
estate development and business types can lead to more sustainable revenues that are not overly
dependent on any one sector of the market or economy. Supporting the growth of sales tax generating
uses, such as retail establishments, that also serve community needs will continue to be a critical piece of
the City’s fiscal health. At the same time, there are additional tax- and fee-generating uses that are
underdeveloped in the City and could provide a wider range of revenue sources to support future public
investments in the community.
Additionally, while new residential development and new residents may require additional costs related to
City services, increases in population can also drive growth in property tax and other General Fund
revenues, as well as demand for new sales-tax generating business. Municipal costs related to residential
growth will also be impacted by the location of that growth – for example, infill development utilizing
existing service infrastructure will typically require lower levels of new capital investments and operations
costs as compared to development of the periphery of the existing service area.
ED-7 Policies
ED-7.1 Full Utilization. Actively seek to replace or fill vacated businesses with users capable of
generating fiscal revenue streams and necessary amenities to support the surrounding
residents.
ED-7.2 Retail Support. Support additional retail development to increase sales tax revenues and
expand retail amenities available to community and to visitors.
ED-7.3 Cannabis Industry. Consider the development of facilities that serve the needs of the
cannabis industry in defined areas of the City.
ED-7.4 Hotels. Support the development of new hotels that will serve the regional visitor population
and generate additional transient occupancy tax.
ED-7.5 Funding. Pursue a variety of public, private, and non-profit funding sources to fund
community revitalization and economic development activities.
ED-7.6 Monitor New Development. Monitor fiscal implications of new development and consider
strategies that ensure new development adequately and fairly mitigates impacts on City
infrastructure and services costs.
ED-7 Actions
ED-7a Maintain easily-accessible inventory of vacant and available commercial properties,
organized by use type.
ED-7b Conduct regular study and update of City’s current development impact fee levels, to ensure
that fees on new development are adequate to cover fair share of costs for future
infrastructure needs.
ED-7c
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Mobility
Introduction to Mobility
The Mobility Element provides the framework for decisions concerning the city’s
multimodal transportation system, which includes roadway, transit, bicycle, and
pedestrian modes of travel. The Mobility Element provides for coordination with the
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), which serves as the coordinating
agency for transportation funding for Riverside County.
State law (California Government Code Section 65302(b)) mandates that the Mobility
Element contain the general location and extent of existing and proposed major
thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, military airports and ports, and other
public utilities and facilities, to the extent these items exist in the planning area. The
Mobility Element reflects the City’s desire to provide for complete street, bicycle, and
pedestrian facilities and explore the application of new technologies and best practices
for mobility planning in San Jacinto.
Organization of Element
The Mobility Element will address each of the topics below as they relate to San Jacinto.
The goals and policies of this element are organized around the following topics:
• Local Circulation System
• Regional Circulation System
• Complete Streets
• Active Transportation
• Parking
• Transportation Management
• Funding
Contents:
+ Local Circulation
System
+ Regional
Circulation
System
+ Complete Streets
+ Active
Transportation
+ Parking
+ Transportation
Management
+ Funding
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LOCAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM
A safe circulation system that meets the needs of existing and future land uses and
users of all travel modes.
The circulation system includes a hierarchy of roadways and off-street paths and trails that serve mobility
and local access needs for people who live in, work in, or visit the City. The circulation system allows
people to travel safely and conveniently to and through the City by vehicles, transit, bicycles, walking, and
other modes of travel.
M-1 Policies
M-1.1 Balanced Circulation System. Provide for a balanced circulation system that promotes the
safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City (Figure M-1).
M-1.2 Access and Mobility. Strive to maintain sufficient access and mobility for all modes of travel
and users of the roadway network.
M-1.3 Maintenance and Infrastructure. Support the circulation system with consistent
maintenance and necessary infrastructure improvements, such as flood control and bridges,
as funding is available.
M-1.4 Truck Routes. Maintain a truck route network that supports the efficient movement of goods
within and beyond the City, while minimizing noise and safety hazards to the extent feasible.
M-1.5 Transportation Improvements for All Users. Encourage roadway, sidewalk, and median
improvements that enhance the visual character of the roadway system and promote
pedestrian and bicycle safety.
M-1.6 ADA Accessibility. Manage and improve the City's transportation network to be safe,
accessible, and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to allow mobility-
impaired users to safely travel within and beyond the City.
M-1.7 Safe Routes to Schools. Work with the San Jacinto Unified School District and Hemet Unified
School District in the City to maintain Safe Routes to School and encourage parents and
children to walk or bike to schools.
M-1.8 Traffic Calming. Encourage programming and design strategies to maintain safe vehicular
speeds on roadways, including traffic calming measures, where applicable.
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M-1 Actions
M-1a Periodically review and assess the vehicular operating conditions along City facilities to
determine what, if any, improvements are warranted to maintain a safe and efficient flow of
traffic in the City. Improvements may be identified and included in the City’s Capital
Improvement Plan and/or required as part of project approval through the development review
process.
M-1b As part of development review and specific plans, review any existing gaps in active
transportation infrastructure, including sidewalk gaps or trails previously identified in the Trails
Master Plan, that inhibit mobility. Improvements may be recommended or required as part of
projects to meet M-1 policies.
M-1c Consider roundabouts or other emerging design solutions when improvement needs are
identified.
M-1d Include ADA-accessible facilities as part of roadway infrastructure projects.
M-1e Review and update the City’s designated commercial vehicle routes as needed while
considering the potential mobility conflicts and the location of sensitive land uses in the City.
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Table M-1 Overview of General Plan Roadway Classifications
Classification Definition Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Typical
Required
Right-of-Way
Typical
Curb-to-
Curb
Typical Number
of Lanes
Maximum Two-Way
Traffic Volume (ADT)
Limited Access
Highway
Highways that carry large volumes of
traffic relatively long distances
through an urban or rural area.
These roadways primarily serve
mobility over access: priority is
placed on through-traffic rather than
access to fronting property. Direct
access to individual fronting parcels
is limited. Limited access highways
should be continuous through and
served by arterial routes.
On-street parking and on-street
bicycle facilities are not
recommended on highways. Class
I bicycle and multi-use paths are
the recommended facility on this
roadway.
Pedestrian travel can be
accommodated on Class I paths or,
if in a more urbanized area, with
sidewalks.
146-184 feet 84-118 feet
6-8 with curbed
or painted
median (turn
lanes developed
at intersections)
8 lanes: 70,000
6 lanes: 59,000
Arterial
Arterials carry moderately high
volumes of long distance and local
traffic. Although access to abutting
property is permitted, priority is still
given to through traffic mobility.
On-street parking is not
recommended.
Class I bicycle paths and Class IV
separated bikeways are
recommended if bicycle facilities
are sited. In urbanized areas or
where speeds are lower, Class II
buffered bike lanes may also be
used.
Pedestrians are served with a
sidewalk.
112-146 feet 60-110 feet
4 to 6 lanes with
curbed or
painted median
(turn lanes
developed at
intersections)
6 lanes: 55,300
4 lanes: 39,300
Major
Major roadways carrying the traffic
of local and collector streets to and
from highways and arterials with
controlled intersections and
generally provide direct access to
priorities. Major roadways may be
continuous over shorter distances
than arterials.
Class I, II, and IV bicycle facilities
are recommended if bicycle
facilities are sited.
Pedestrians are served with a
sidewalk.
Up to 100 feet Up to 66
feet
4 lanes with turn
lanes as needed
(no median)
4-lane divided: 35,800
4-lane undivided: 32,600
Collector
Collector roadways provide access
to abutting property and activity
nodes and link the local street
system to the arterial and major
system.
Class I, II, and IV bicycle facilities
are recommended if bicycle
facilities are sited. Class III bicycle
facilities may also be provided on
lower speed roads (under 25 mph).
Pedestrians are served with a
sidewalk.
78-90 feet 44-56 feet
2 lanes with,
possibly
including
painted median
2-lane undivided: 18,300
2-lane divided: 17,800
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REGIONAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM
A circulation system that is integrated with the larger regional transportation system to
support the economic well-being of the community.
The circulation system includes high-order roadways (e.g., state highways and arterial routes) that provide
regional connections for people and for goods movement. Because these regionally significant
connections serve transportation needs for people across the County and beyond, these facilities need to
be planned and maintained in coordination with other agencies.
M-2 Policies
Regional Agency Coordination. Coordinate with regional transportation agencies, including
the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC), and the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) to implement roadway
improvements that encourage the safe and efficient flow of traffic within and beyond the City—
for example, State Route 79 (SR-79) and Mid County Parkway (Figure M-2).
Adjacent Jurisdictions. Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions regarding the planning and
construction of nearby circulation improvements and public transit systems.
Regional Development. Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to reduce the impacts of
proposed development projects outside the City on transportation facilities and services within
the City.
Public Transit. Promote public transportation programs that effectively serve the City's
residents and workers by connecting users to local and regional destinations, including jobs,
recreation, retail, and other activity centers.
Freeway Coordination. Work with regional and State transportation agencies to minimize the
impacts of regional roadways construction (e.g., SR-79) on local businesses and employment
centers.
Right-of-Way Needs. Identify roadway right-of-way needs prior to planning new development
to allow for the full build-out and alignment of future local and regional facilities identified in the
Circulation Plan.
Mt. San Jacinto College. Coordinate with the College to improve access and mobility for
employees and students.
M-2 Actions
Periodically coordinate with RCTC and Caltrans to inform the City’s long-term mobility plans
and priorities through regular communication and coordination.
Participate in regional planning forums to bring the City’s concerns to the regional level.
Monitor land use, circulation planning, and the development review process of neighboring
jurisdictions, so that the City has an opportunity to recommend that impacts to the City are
considered by those jurisdictions.
Periodically coordinate with RTA to actively engage on transit service planning and operational
needs.
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COMPLETE STREETS
A multi-modal transportation network that provides sufficient vehicular, pedestrian,
bike, and transit facilities.
Complete streets are streets that are designed to provide safe travel for everyone – people driving, riding
transit, walking, biking, or using any other means of travel. Planning for and designing complete streets
starts with policies that promote consideration for all users within all facility types.
M-3 Policies
M-3.1 Complete Streets. Apply context-sensitive complete streets principles to new roadways and
to transportation improvements to serve all modes of travel and users of all ages and abilities.
M-3.2 Multimodal Facilities. Incorporate facilities and design features into transportation
improvement projects that support the use of public transit and active transportation.
M-3.3 Multimodal Connectivity. Link commercial development, employment centers, public
facilities, and community parks and open spaces to transit and active transportation facilities
and trails, wherever feasible.
M-3.4 New Development. Encourage Specific Plans and Planned Developments to include well-
developed and funded multimodal transportation facilities.
M-3.5 Effects of New Technology. Monitor and evaluate the development of new technologies
(e.g., Transportation Network Companies, scootershare, bikeshare, and autonomous and
connected vehicles) and their potential impacts on travel behavior and the transportation
network.
M-3.6 Park and Ride Facilities. Encourage the provision of regional public transportation services
and support facilities such as park and ride lots.
M-3 Actions
M-3a When planning roadway facilities, incorporate the concept of complete streets. Consider
design elements for all modes and users that use streets in a context-sensitive manner.
M-3b Consult standards set forth in the latest editions of the California MUTCD and AASHTO’s A
Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (“Green Book”) for improvement and re-
striping of appropriate streets to accommodate dedicated bicycle facilities, as applicable to
the City.
M-3c Develop and maintain complete streets design guidance based on these resources and other
best practices.
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
An extensive and regionally linked network of trails, bicycle lanes, and sidewalk paths
that encourage active transportation as viable for transportation and recreation.
A network of supportive infrastructure can encourage travel by non-motorized transportation. The City has
existing pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trails and paths that support active transportation. Connecting
trail and path gaps and providing supportive infrastructure benefits users and promotes these travel
modes.
M-4 Policies
M-4.1 Trails Master Plan. Implement applicable goals, policies, and projects from the Trails Master
Plan to provide trails and multimodal facilities that support active transportation within and
beyond the City.
M-4.2 Active Transportation Network. Provide and maintain an extensive active transportation and
trail network that supports bicycles, pedestrians, and equestrians and is linked to regional
facilities and facilities of adjacent jurisdictions (Figure M-2).
M-4.3 Trail Development. Encourage the use of open space and utility easements for bicycle,
pedestrian, and equestrian trails, where feasible.
M-4.4 Trail Connectivity. Encourage Specific Plans and Planned Developments to include well-
developed and designed trails that connect neighborhoods to parks, schools, jobs, and
adjacent existing or planned local and/or regional trails.
M-4.5 Support Facilities. Encourage new developments to provide bicycle parking, lockers, and
other support facilities for bicyclists.
M-4 Actions
M-4a Review and update the City’s Municipal Code, as necessary, to consider bicycle and
pedestrian access as part of the site plan review for new development projects.
M-4b Adopt the Trails Master Plan concurrent with adoption of the San Jacinto 2040 General Plan
Update and review and update the Trails Master Plan every five years, as funding allows.
M-4c As part of development review, specific plans, and projects to be included in the Capital
Improvement Program, review any existing gaps in the trail network identified in the Trails
Master Plan that inhibit mobility. Improvements may be recommended or required as part of
projects to meet policies.
M-4d Review and compare City codes to California Building Code requirements regarding bicycle
supportive facilities. Update City codes if necessary to provide adequate facilities.
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PARKING
Parking supply that adequately and efficiently meets demand.
Adequate off- and on-street parking is necessary to accommodate people who rely upon vehicles to travel
to homes, businesses, recreation, and other uses. Effectively planning for and managing both public and
private parking supply provides a balance between meeting demand and efficiently using space.
M-5 Policies
M-5.1 Appropriate Parking Supply. Use the development review process to plan for new
developments to provide appropriate vehicle parking supply to meet demand.
M-5.2 Efficient Use of Parking. Encourage the effective use of shared parking between existing
developments whenever possible.
M-5.3 Parking Demand and Supply Trends. Monitor and consider trends in the region pertaining
to reduced parking demand for mixed-use developments and the allocation of parking for
shared vehicles, alternative energy vehicles, bicycles, and other modes of transportation.
M-5.4 Flexible Parking Supply. Permit developments to meet parking requirements through
strategies such as shared parking.
M-5.5 Mixed-Use Developments. Encourage large scale developments to consider a mix of uses
that provides flexibility in parking demands.
M-5 Actions
M-5a Periodically review the City’s parking code to adequately address new types and patterns of
development and new mobility technologies which may have an impact on parking supply
and/or demand in the City.
M-5b As part of the City’s Development Code Update to implement the General Plan 2040, develop
a shared parking methodology to be implemented for retail and mixed-use projects that
encourages flexibility while still meeting anticipated demand.
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TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Transportation management strategies that comply with the County Congestion
Management Plan and regional and statewide greenhouse gas emissions targets.
Recent state legislation has shifted to focus land use and transportation planning on reducing vehicle
miles traveled (VMT), in alignment with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and address
climate change. Transportation management strategies that promote alternatives to single-occupancy
vehicle travel can be employed to guide land use and transportation decisions in support of these
environmental goals.
M-6 Policies
M-6.1 Vehicle Miles Traveled. Maintain vehicle miles traveled (VMT) thresholds and Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) mitigation requirements for the purpose of environmental review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
M-6.2 Transportation Demand Management. Create and implement TDM and congestion
management mitigation measures in areas experiencing high levels of congestion and VMT
levels.
M-6.3 Regional Plans. Review development proposals for compliance with regional plans such as
the RCTC Congestion Management Plan.
M-6.4 New Development. Work with developers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize
congestion related to new development through improvements to the circulation system and
on-site improvements that encourage non-vehicular modes of travel.
M-6 Actions
M-6a Review and update the City’s Municipal Code and related implementation documents, as
necessary, to reflect TDM best practices.
M-6b Consider allowing for a reduction in parking standards for developments if comprehensive
TDM programs and/or parking strategies are provided.
M-6c Require developments that are approved based on TDM plans to incorporate monitoring and
enforcement of TDM targets as part of those plans.
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FUNDING
A fiscally sound transportation system that utilizes a variety of financing methods.
Funding and financing sources are available at the regional, state, and federal level to help realize the
City’s transportation vision and mobility plan. These funds can complement the City’s resources to plan,
design and implement circulation and access improvements and promote the General Plan’s goals.
M-7 Policies
M-7.1 Funding Sources. Leverage existing available funding methods and sources to fund the
transportation system in the City while also researching innovative funding sources at the
federal, state, regional, and county levels.
M-7.2 New Developments. Leverage programs such as West Riverside Council of Government’s
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee to receive fair share contributions from new
developments towards transportation network improvements.
M-7.3 Monitor Funding. Monitor funding of programmed transportation improvements.
M-7.4 Regional Funding. Maintain standards to qualify for regional transportation revenues while
encouraging regional agencies to continue to provide adequate transportation funding to local
jurisdictions.
M-7 Actions
M-7a Develop and support a flexible financing program to fund the construction, maintenance, and
improvement of the roadway system.
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Public Safety
Introduction to Public Safety
The goal of San Jacinto’s Public Safety Element is to reduce the risk of death, injury,
property damage, economic loss, and harm due to natural and manmade hazards. An
effective response to natural and human-caused disasters requires planning, education,
coordination and training by multiple government agencies and the public. A resilient
community has the capacity to maintain critical functions during hazard events as well
as adapt to and reduce future hazard risks.
This Element establishes goals, policies, and actions to minimize and address these
potential hazards as well as ensure adequate and coordinated response. The goals are
statements of the City’s desires and consist of broad statements of purpose and
direction. The policies serve as guidelines for reducing risk associated with natural and
human activity hazards. The policies also serve to direct and maximize community
emergency preparedness. The actions explain how the goals and policies will be
achieved and implemented.
The Public Safety Element supports the City’s participation in regional and subregional
planning efforts including the Riverside County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan and climate change and resiliency planning.
Organization of Element
The Public Safety Element will address each of the topics below as they relate to San
Jacinto. The goals and policies of this element are organized around the following topics:
• Seismic and Geologic Hazards
• Fire Safety
• Flooding
• Hazardous Waste and Materials
• Emergency Operations
• Noise
• Climate Change and Resiliency Planning
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SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
A community that is adequately prepared for natural hazards related to landslides,
geologic instability, and seismic activity.
Due to its geographic location in a seismically active region and the location of flood plains and hillsides
within City limits, San Jacinto is subject to several types of natural hazards, such as seismic activity,
liquefaction, flooding, landslides, and erosion. Risk of exposure to natural hazards can be reduced through
careful land use planning, building construction practices, and implementation of the following policies
and actions.
PS-1 Policies
PS-1.1 Geologic Hazard Identification. Maintain the City’s geologic and seismic hazards map (Figure
PS-1) in concert with updates from the California Geologic Survey and local surveys, and update
as appropriate.
PS-1.2 Earthquake Protection. Enforce State seismic design guidelines and all relevant building codes
to reduce the risk of damage associated with seismic activity.
PS-1.3 Fault Zones. Encourage landscaped open space uses for areas within identified fault zones and
limit the development of new sensitive uses in these areas.
PS-1.4 Liquefaction. Require site-specific studies in areas subject to liquefaction to determine the
nature and extent of potential liquefaction and to identify engineering and development siting
measures to permit development to occur safely.
PS-1.5 Development. Require assessment and mitigation of hazards related to liquefaction, landslides,
and flooding for new development projects or City improvement projects that are identified by
the City as susceptible to these hazards.
PS-1.6 Impact Reduction. Reduce the risk of impacts from geologic and seismic hazards by applying
proper and up to date land use planning, development engineering, building construction, and
retrofitting requirements.
PS-1.7 Risk Inventories. Maintain an updated inventory of public buildings and infrastructure within
the City of San Jacinto at risk of seismic and geologic hazard impacts and regularly evaluate
potential mitigation projects to address risks, as financially feasible.
PS-1.8 Critical Facilities. Require new critical infrastructure and facilities that may be built in the City
to incorporate site specific seismic structural design as required by applicable building codes.
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PS-1 Actions
PS-1a Review development proposals to ensure compliance with California Health and Safety Code
Section 19100 et seq. (Earthquake Protection Law), which requires that buildings be designed
to resist stresses produced by natural forces such as earthquakes and wind.
PS-1b Update building, zoning, and grading codes as needed to ensure adopted standards mitigate
potential seismic hazards and comply with the Alquist-Priolo Act and Unreinforced Masonry
Law.
PS-1c Establish a public relations and education program to increase public awareness on potential
geologic and seismic hazards in the community, their associated risks, and preparedness
strategies.
PS-1d Reduce the risk to the community from hazards related to geologic conditions, seismic activity,
flooding, and wildfires by requiring feasible mitigation of such impacts on development projects.
Assess development proposals for potential hazards pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act. Require measures to mitigate all identified significant public safety hazards.
PS-1e Where the threat from natural hazards (such as fault rupture or flooding) cannot be mitigated,
use open space easements and other regulatory techniques to prohibit development and avoid
public safety hazards. Where feasible, permit the joint-use of preserve areas and easements
such as seismic faults and drainage basins for open space and recreational uses.
PS-1f To minimize damage from earthquakes and other geologic activity, adopt and implement the
most recent State seismic requirements for structural design of new development and
redevelopment.
PS-1g During review of discretionary development and redevelopment proposals, require surveys of
soil and geologic conditions by State licensed Engineering Geologists and Civil Engineers where
appropriate. When potential geologic impacts are identified, require project applicants to
mitigate the impacts per the recommendations contained within the geologic survey.
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FIRE SAFETY
A City that is safe and adequately prepared for urban and wildfire emergencies.
Due to climate, vegetation, and topography, the City is subject to both wildland and urban fires. The natural
vegetation of the largely undeveloped hillsides located in both the westernmost and easternmost portions
of the City are highly prone to wildland fires. The Public Safety Element addresses both wildland and urban
fire risk reduction and prevention, as well as mitigation efforts. The City of San Jacinto does not have its
own Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), but adopted Resolution 3738 on September 18, 2018 approving
the City of San Jacinto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex from the Riverside County Operational Area
Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), therefore allowing the City to utilize the County LHMP,
which addresses the topic of wildfires. Historical data on wildfires in and around San Jacinto is included
in the Envision San Jacinto General Plan 2040 Draft Environmental Impact Report.
PS-2 Policies
Building Fire Codes. Require that all buildings and facilities within San Jacinto comply with
local, state, and federal regulatory standards such as the California Building and Fire Codes as
well as other applicable fire safety standards.
Fire Protection Services. Reduce the risk of fire to the community by coordinating emergency
preparedness with the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD).
Fire Hazard Identification. Work with RCFD to maintain and regularly update the City’s Fire
Hazard Severity Zone Map (Figure PS-2) for changes in fire hazard severity zones consistent
with changes in hazard designations by CAL FIRE.
Urban Fire Risks. Work with RCFD to maintain an ongoing fire inspection program to reduce
fire hazards associated with multifamily development, critical facilities, public assembly facilities,
industrial buildings, and nonresidential buildings.
Grant Funding. Seek grant funding, independently and in collaboration with regional partners,
to mitigate potential wildfire threats to the community and to implement training workshops and
projects related to defensible space and fuel reduction practices.
Regional Coordination. Coordinate with the County of Riverside, neighboring cities, and other
fire protection agencies to reduce the potential for wildfire hazards in the San Jacinto
community.
Interagency Support. Participate in the mutual aid system and automatic aid agreements to
back up and supplement capabilities to respond to emergencies.
Public Education. Work with RCFD to disseminate educational programs for residents on fire
hazard risks and fire safety measures, such as defensible space and evacuation routes, with a
special focus on at-risk populations.
Post-fire Treatment. Work with CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service, United States
Geologic Service, and applicable nongovernmental agencies to create a plan to address post-
fire recovery activities and projects that allow burned areas to fully recover and minimize
repetitive losses and further damage.
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Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Protect communities from unreasonable risk of wildfire
within very high fire hazard severity zones through the following actions:
a. Minimize new residential development in very high fire hazard severity zones when possible.
b. Require adequate fire protection services, fire protection plans, and emergency vehicle
access for new development in very high fire hazard severity zones.
c. Assess site constraints when considering land use designations near wildlands to avoid or
minimize wildfire hazards as part of a land use update or amendment.
d. Coordinate with RCFD to identify building and site design methods or other methods to
minimize damage if new structures are proposed to be in very high fire hazard severity zones
on undeveloped land and when rebuilding after a fire.
e. As part of the RCFD review process, require ongoing brush management, fuel
management/modification, defensible space, fire retardant landscaping, and other project
design features for new development located in areas of or adjacent to high wildfire risk.
f. Coordinate with the applicable water district to ensure necessary water supply systems and
flow for structural fire suppression are provided and maintained.
g. Work with RCFD to identify and maintain fire hazard reduction projects, including
community fire breaks and private road and public road clearance.
h. Coordinate with RCFD to define minimum standards for evacuation of residential areas in
very high fire hazard severity zones. If areas with inadequate access/evacuation routes are
identified, develop appropriate mitigation measures, improvement plans, or education
programs to ensure safe evacuation.
Fire Safe Design. Consider fire safe design (i.e., fire-resistant building and site design,
materials, and landscaping) for development within very high fire hazard severity zones as part
of the development review process.
Locate, design and construct development to provide adequate defensibility and minimize
the risk of structural loss from wildland fires.
Design development on hillsides and canyons to reduce the increased risk of fires from
topography features (i.e., steep slopes, ridge saddles).
Minimize flammable vegetation and implement brush management best practices in
accordance with the Development Code.
Install visible home and street addressing and signage.
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Hazard Mitigation Plans. Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to update
emergency, evacuation, and hazard mitigation plans, as necessary.
Essential Public Facilities and Infrastructure. Locate, when feasible, new essential public
facilities and infrastructure outside of very high fire hazard severity zones, including but not
limited to, hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, emergency command
centers, emergency communication facilities, and utilities or identify construction methods or
other methods to minimize damage if these facilities must be located in very high fire hazard
severity zones.
Other Fire Protection Plans. Continue to implement other adopted fire protection plans,
including the City of San Jacinto Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex from the Riverside
County Operational Area Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
PS-2 Actions
PS-2a Implement the City’s Emergency Operations Plan to ensure the most effective allocation of
resources for protection of people and property in time of an emergency, and update it as
needed.
PS-2b Mitigate, as feasible, existing non-conforming development to contemporary fire safe standards
where feasible, including road standards and vegetative hazards.
PS-2c Require that all new habitable structures be designed in accordance with the most recent
California Building and Fire Code with local amendments adopted by the City, including the use
of fire sprinklers in residential structures.
PS-2d Participate in Mutual Aid Agreements with neighboring cities and the Riverside County
Operational Area, as required by RCFD.
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FLOOD HAZARDS
A community that is protected from flood hazards.
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCD)is the agency responsible
for the regional drainage facilities while the City controls the local facilities. The City coordinates with the
RCDCD to ensure regularly scheduled maintenance of flood control channels and completion of necessary
facilities and repairs.
Risk of flooding and inundation due to dam failure are possible due to the prevalence of natural drainage
corridors and the presence of human-made water reservoirs within the region. Residential and agricultural
uses and other productive areas of San Jacinto lie within FEMA 100-year floodplains, as shown in Figure
PS-3.
The Casa Loma Canal, Colorado River Aqueduct and the San Jacinto River traverse the City. Flooding is
particularly expected along the San Jacinto River and the Colorado River Aqueduct. Dam failure at any of
the reservoirs such as Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Hemet, or Little Lake could also cause potential
downstream inundation and flooding.
PS-3 Policies
PS-3.1 Regulatory Compliance. Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure that the
City’s regulations related to flood control are in compliance with federal, state, and local
standards.
PS-3.2 Dam Operation and Maintenance. Coordinate with the agencies responsible for dam operation
and maintenance to reduce the risk of dam inundation from the San Jacinto Reservoir, Diamond
Valley Lake, Little Lake, and Hemet Lake dams.
PS-3.3 Reflection Lake Overflow. Coordinate with Reflection Lake staff to manage overflow and
prevent safety hazards on Warren Road and Cottonwood Avenue.
PS-3.4 FEMA Coordination. Coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to
ensure that Federal Insurance Rate Maps correctly depict flood hazards in the City.
PS-3.5 Municipal Code. Implement the standards and requirements defined in the Municipal Code to
reduce flood hazards and address flood-prone areas within San Jacinto.
PS-3.6 Building Codes. Adhere to the latest building, site, and design codes in the California Building
Code and FEMA flood control guidelines to avoid or minimize the risk of flooding hazards in the
community.
PS-3.7 Stormwater Runoff. Encourage new developments that add impervious surfaces to integrate
low impact development best management practices to reduce stormwater runoff.
PS-3.8 Development in the Flood Plain and Flood Way. Protect the community from flooding hazards
by providing and maintaining flood control facilities and limiting development within the flood
plain and flood way as necessary to protect public health and safety.
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PS-3.9 Existing Flood Zones. Maintain dialogue with the RCFCD regarding regional flood facilities.
PS-3.10 Changing Conditions. Coordinate with the RCDCD to consider the need to expand the capacity
of flood control facilities based on changing flood conditions associated with climate change
and extreme weather.
PS-3.11 Mitigation. Require that all new development and redevelopment in areas susceptible to
flooding incorporate mitigation measures designed to reduce flood hazards.
PS-3.12 Adequate Infrastructure. Maintain and regularly assess the status of local storm drainage
infrastructure to ensure that the system is functioning property.
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PS-3 Actions
PS-3a Monitor changes in Federal and State laws and regulations related to local flood protection,
including the National Flood Insurance Program and incorporate necessary changes into the
Municipal Code, the City's Emergency Operations Plan, and building codes as required and
ensure that the City’s regulations require that new development within flood hazard zones is
consistent with this Public Safety Element and is required to meet the flood protection
requirements of State law, including but not limited to Government Code Sections 65007,
65865.5, 65962 and 66474.5.
PS-3b Review projects for project-related flood control and stormwater management impacts to
ensure that all proposed development comply with the City’s MS4 permit.
PS-3c Disseminate information on flooding, flood control on private property, floodplains, and flood
preparedness to the public.
PS-3d Communicate with FEMA periodically regarding updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps and
Letter of Map Revisions.
PS-3e All development located within a 100-year flood plain shall be consistent with the requirements
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PS-3f Periodically review county, state, and federal flood control best practices and incorporate
appropriate standards into the Municipal Code.
PS-3g Work with the RCFCD and Regulatory Federal, State and local agencies and department to
apply for grants that provide funding for local drainage controls. FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation
Grant, Flood Mitigation Assistance Programs, and Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, CalEPA and
the CA State Water Resources Control Board offer grants to municipalities throughout California.
PS-3h Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
PS-3i Continue to implement the Flood Plain Management program, which establishes rules and
regulations for flood plain management. Continue to apply the rules and regulations to
development in areas of special flood hazards as determined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and as illustrated on the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM).
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HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MATERIALS
A community that is protected from the potential for hazardous waste and materials
contamination.
The County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health enforces the provisions of the Hazardous
Waste Control Law of the State of California as set forth in the California Health and Safety Code and the
California Code of Regulations. The City coordinates with the County of Riverside Environmental Health
Department to effectively manage hazardous materials and waste as well as implement educational
programs.
Certain types of development and uses within the City utilize hazardous materials. These uses make San
Jacinto susceptible to hazards from spills of toxic materials and vulnerable to the byproducts of waste
generated in manufacturing and agricultural areas. Accidents can occur in the production, use, storage,
transport, and disposal of hazardous materials. The Riverside County Department of Environmental Health
Hazardous Materials Branch maintains an emergency response team that would respond in the event of
a hazardous materials spill or other environmental health emergencies.
PS-4 Policies
PS-4.1 Regulations. Ensure that RCFD enforces the Uniform Fire Code relating to the use of hazardous
materials and ensure that appropriate regulations are followed, and precautions are taken for
the type and amount of hazard being created.
PS-4.2 Cleanup Sites. Require that developers coordinate with the Riverside County Department of
Public Health to confirm that hazardous waste cleanup sites located within the City are
remediated by the property owner in a manner that keeps the public safe.
PS-4.3 County Plans. Utilize the Riverside Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan to ensure
that local regulation and practices are consistent with the policy direction and action programs
that the County recommends.
PS-4.4 Transportation. Promote the routing of vehicles carrying potentially hazardous materials to
transportation corridors posing the minimum risk to the public.
PS-4.5 Household Hazardous Waste. Reduce the per capita production of household hazardous
waste in San Jacinto in concert with the County of Riverside plans for reducing hazardous
waste.
PS-4.6 Proposed Facilities. Require appropriate environmental analysis to be conducted for any
proposed hazardous waste materials treatment or transfer, in accordance with environmental
review requirements.
PS-4.7 Emergency Response. Work with RCFD and other responding agencies to ensure that
emergency personnel respond safely and effectively to a hazardous materials incident in the
city.
PS-4.8 Public Education. Coordinate with the City’s waste service provider(s) and the County of
Riverside to increase public awareness about proper disposal related to household hazardous
waste and inform the San Jacinto community regarding relevant services and programs to
address issues related to hazardous waste and materials.
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PS-4 Actions
PS-4a As part of the development review process, require projects that result in significant risks
associated with hazardous materials to include measures to address the risks and reduce the
risks to an acceptable level.
PS-4b Require the submittal of information regarding hazardous materials manufacturing, storage, use,
transport, and/or disposal by existing and proposed businesses and developments to RCFD.
PS-4c Promote off-site hazardous materials and/or electronic waste drop-off.
PS-4d Protect the community from hazards related to air pollution, hazardous materials, and ground
and air transportation by requiring feasible mitigation to be incorporated into new development
and redevelopment proposals to address safety impacts associated with those proposals.
PS-4e Continue to monitor regulations governing the use of pesticides and work with the County
Agricultural Commissioner to promote the responsible use of pesticides.
PS-4f Minimize public health risks and environmental risks from the use, transport, storage, and
disposal of hazardous materials.
PS-4g Continue to work with the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department to implement
and advertise the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program to protect residents from
dangers resulting from the use, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials used in the home.
Provide informational materials at public locations and links on the City’s website about the
County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, the County’s Antifreeze, Batteries,
Oil, and Paint (ABOP) program, collection facilities, drop-off centers, and the 24-hour Household
Hazardous Waste hotline.
PS-4h Continue to work with the County of Riverside’s Environmental Health Department to implement
the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) program, which is a hazardous
waste pick-up disposal service for eligible, businesses/non-profit organizations in the County of
Riverside. This program provides an affordable way to legally dispose of this waste. Provide
informational materials at public locations and links on the City’s website about the County’s
CESQG program.
PS-4i Amend the Municipal Code to require that, prior to issuance of any grading or building permit
(whichever occurs first) for a project on a site identified on any list of hazardous materials
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5, a formal Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA) shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-05 or
the Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) and submitted to the City’s
Community Development Department. The Phase I ESA shall identify specific Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs), which may require further sampling/remedial activities by a
qualified Hazardous Materials Specialist with Phase II/site characterization experience prior to
demolition, and/or construction. The Hazardous Materials Specialist shall identify proper
remedial activities appropriate to the hazardous material(s) found (e.g., removal and disposal;
bio-remediation; pump and treat; soil vapor extraction, and in situ oxidation), as necessary.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
A community that is highly prepared and equipped to handle emergency situations, in
order to minimize loss of life, injury, property damage, and disruption of vital services.
Advanced emergency planning and preparedness is essential in responding to natural and human-caused
disasters with a coordinated system of emergency service providers and facilities. The City supports a
high level of multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication for emergency planning and response
management. Major arterials serve as the primary routes for evacuation; however, evacuation routes will
depend upon the emergency event and area affected. Law enforcement will identify the appropriate routes
and assist residents leaving the City in the event an evacuation of all or part of the City is required.
The City prepared an analysis, referred to as a White Paper, consistent with Senate Bill 99 to identify
residential developments in hazard areas that do not have at least two emergency evacuation routes. The
White Paper includes definitions and data sources as well as assumptions and methodology used to map
the evacuation routes, and is included as Appendix A. The analysis identified nearly 500 parcels
(approximately 10% of developed parcels in the City) in a high hazard zone (as defined in the White Paper)
with one exit point directly onto an arterial (or higher classification) roadway. These parcels are widespread
throughout the planning area, and they tend to be condo, apartment, and mobile home communities, or
large rural residential parcels. The City will continue to coordinate with RCFD, the Riverside County
Sherriff’s Department (RCSD), Office of Emergency Services (OES), and Federal Emergency Management
Agency to provide ongoing education to residents about how to safely evacuate in the event of an
emergency.
PS-5 Policies
PS-5.1 Emergency Response Services. Provide sufficient levels of all emergency response services
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all persons and to protect property in the City.
PS-5.2 Emergency Preparedness Plans. Support the development of local preparedness plans and
multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication agreements for emergency situations.
PS-5.3 Critical Facilities. Coordinate with service providers to ensure the resilience of critical facilities,
lifeline services, and infrastructure, and plan for the use of critical facilities during post-disaster
response and recovery.
PS-5.4 Local Coordination. Coordinate with local key stakeholders (officials, schools, businesses, and
organizations) within the community to make them aware of their role in the emergency plan and
the necessary requirements in case of emergency.
PS-5.5 Automatic and Mutual Aid. Participate in automatic and mutual aid agreements with adjacent
service providers to ensure efficient and adequate resources, facilities, and support services
before, during, and after emergencies.
PS-5.6 Communications. Evaluate the potential to utilize a comprehensive emergency communication
system that allows for efficient connection in case of emergency.
PS-5.7 Emergency Evacuation Routes and Access. Work with RCFD and RCSD to maintain, update,
and regularly exercise emergency access, protocols, and evacuation routes to assess their
effectiveness under a range of emergency scenarios.
PS-5.8 Emergency Shelters. Periodically coordinate with emergency shelter providers to ensure that
necessary equipment supplies are available in case of emergency.
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PS-5.9 Disaster Recovery. Work with emergency service providers to implement post-disaster
recovery plans to return public services to a state of normalcy, address ongoing hazard-specific
mitigations, and assist community members in recovering from disasters.
PS-5.10 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Ensure projects include design features
that promote public safety and reduce criminal activity.
PS-5.11 Community Training Programs. Support community-based emergency training programs as
a valuable asset to the community.
PS-5.12 Public Education. Educate residents and businesses through programs and outreach materials
on hazards pertaining to San Jacinto and appropriate actions to safeguard life and property
during and immediately after emergencies.
PS-5.13 School Safety. Coordinate with local schools related to their programs and practices regarding
emergency preparedness.
PS-5 Actions
PS-5a Coordinate with the County of Riverside to keep the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan up to date.
PS-5b Regularly practice implementation of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and update it
regularly.
PS-5c Regularly review County and State emergency response procedures that must be coordinated
with City procedures.
PS-5d Adopt a level of service standard for police protection. Protect residents and businesses from
criminal activity by providing the adopted level of service and educating the public about
methods to reduce criminal activity. During the annual budget and CIP process, review the level
of service standard and revise as appropriate.
PS-5e In pre-application meetings, encourage developers to incorporate Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) design features in their residential and non-residential projects
to increase the safety of the projects. Cooperate with the Police Department to review
development proposals to ensure that design features promote a safe environment, as
described in the Public Safety Element.
PS-5f Annually review and update the Emergency Preparedness Plan under the provision of the State
Emergency Management System format to maximize the efforts of emergency service providers
(e.g., fire, medical, and law enforcement) and minimize human suffering and property damage
during disasters. Support high-level multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication for
emergency planning and management.
PS-5g Coordinate with local agencies and organizations to develop and distribute informational
brochures and give presentations to civic groups and local schools to educate residents and
businesses about appropriate actions to take during an emergency situation.
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NOISE
A comfortable community environment that is free from excessive noise pollution.
Noise levels within the community can affect the quality of life experienced by people living and working
in San Jacinto. High noise levels can create stress and irritation. The following policies address this issue
by creating effective strategies to reduce excessive noise and limit the community’s exposure to loud
sources of noise.
PS-6 Policies
PS-6.1 Noise Exposure. Consider the noise compatibility of existing and future development when
making land use planning decisions. Require development and infrastructure projects to be
consistent with the land use compatibility standards contained in Tables PS-1, PS-2, PS-3 and
PS-4 to ensure acceptable noise exposure levels for existing and future development.
PS-6.2 Noise Mitigation. Require new development to mitigate excessive noise to the standards
indicated in Tables PS-1, PS-2, PS-3 and PS-4 to the extent feasible through best practices,
including building location and orientation, building design features, placement of noise-
generating equipment away from sensitive receptors, shielding of noise-generating equipment,
placement of noise-tolerant features between noise sources and sensitive receptors, and use of
noise-minimizing materials.
PS-6.3 Acoustical Studies. Require acoustical studies for new discretionary developments and
transportation improvements that have the potential to affect existing noise-sensitive uses such
as schools, hospitals, libraries, care facilities, and residential areas, and for projects that would
introduce new noise-sensitive uses into an area where existing noise levels may exceed the
thresholds identified in this element. For projects that are required to prepare an acoustical
study, the following mobile and stationary noise source criteria shall be used to determine the
significance of those impacts.
A. Mobile Noise Sources:
• Where existing traffic noise levels are within or below the “normally acceptable” noise
criteria at the affected land use (see Table PS-1), a readily perceptible 5 dBA CNEL or
greater increase in roadway noise will be considered significant;
• Where existing traffic noise levels falls within the “conditionally acceptable” noise criteria
at the sensitive land use, a +3 dBA CNEL or greater increase in roadway noise levels will
be considered significant; and
• Where existing traffic noise levels exceed the “conditionally acceptable” noise criteria at
the sensitive land use, a + 1.5 dBA CNEL or greater increase in roadway noise levels will
be considered significant.
B. Stationary and Non-Transportation Noise Sources
• A significant impact will occur if the project results in an exceedance of the noise level
standards contained in this element, or the project will result in an increase in ambient
noise levels by more than 3 dB, whichever is greater.
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PS-6.4 Roadway Noise. Encourage nonmotorized transportation alternatives for local trips and the
implementation of noise sensitivity measures in the public realm, including traffic-calming road
design, lateral separation, natural buffers, and setbacks to decrease excessive motor vehicle
noise.
PS-6.5 Vehicular Traffic. Monitor and enforce existing speed limits and motor vehicle codes requiring
adequate mufflers on all types of vehicles traveling through the city.
PS-6.6 Commercial Noise. Require the use of noise attenuation measures, including screening and
buffering techniques, for all new commercial development expected to produce excessive
noise; in existing cases where the City’s noise standards are exceeded, work with Code
Enforcement to require compliance.
PS-6.7 Construction Noise. Require construction activities to reduce noise impacts on adjacent uses
to the criteria identified in Tables PS-3 and PS-4, or, if the criteria cannot be met, to the
maximum extent feasible complying with Chapter 8.40 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code (Noise
Control) and use best practices. Construction activities outside of the permitted construction
hours identified in the San Jacinto Municipal Code may be approved on a case-by-case basis
by the Community Development Director.
PS-6.8 Temporary Special Events. Temporary special events including, but not limited to, festivals,
concerts, parades, and other similar activities may be allowed to exceed the noise standards
established in this General Plan and the standards established by Chapter 8.40 of the San
Jacinto Municipal Code (Noise Control) through issuance of a temporary use permit (see Section
17.640 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code (Temporary Use Permits).
PS-6.9 Temporary Emergency Operations and Emergency Equipment Usage. Temporary
emergency operations or emergency equipment usage is exempt from noise standard criteria
set by this element.
PS-6.10 Interjurisdictional Coordination. Coordinate with neighboring cities to minimize noise conflicts
between land uses along the City's boundaries.
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PS-6 Actions
PS-6a Review Chapter 8.40 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code and update as necessary to ensure that
the noise standards are consistent with this General Plan, including Tables PS-1, PS-2, PS-3,
and PS-4 and to require new residential, mixed-use with a residential component, and other
noise-sensitive development to be designed to minimize noise exposure to noise sensitive uses
through incorporation of site planning and architectural techniques. The update shall also
include noise standards for residential uses within a mixed-use development, which may differ
from other adopted residential noise standards.
PS-6b Review new development projects for compliance with the noise requirements established in
this General Plan, including the standards established in Tables PS-1, PS-2, PS-3 and PS-4.
Where necessary, require new development to mitigate excessive noise through best practices,
including building location and orientation, building design features, placement of noise-
generating equipment away from sensitive receptors, shielding of noise-generating equipment,
placement of noise-tolerant features between noise sources and sensitive receptors, and use of
noise-minimizing materials such as rubberized asphalt.
PS-6c Require acoustical studies for all new discretionary projects, including those related to
development and transportation, which have the potential to generate noise impacts which
exceed the standards identified in this General Plan. The studies shall include representative
noise measurements, estimates of existing and projected noise levels, and mitigation measures
necessary to ensure compliance with this element.
PS-6d Review the locations of proposed projects with the potential to generate stationary noise in
relation to sensitive receptors through the discretionary project review process. Limit delivery or
service hours for stores and businesses with loading areas, docks, or trash bins that front, side,
border, or gain access on driveways next to residential and other noise sensitive areas. Only
approve exceptions if full compliance with the nighttime limits of the noise regulations is
achieved.
PS-6e Require all construction activity to comply with the limits (maximum noise levels, hours and days
of allowed activity) established in the City noise regulations (Title 24 California Code of
Regulations, Noise Ordinance) in order to reduce impacts associated with temporary
construction noise to the extent feasible. Trucks associated with construction activities shall
follow the designated truck routes described in the Mobility Element.
PS-6f Actively enforce the standards identified within the City's Noise Ordinance and Noise Plan in
order to reduce impacts to the extent feasible. Update and amend the Noise Ordinance and
Plan as appropriate. Provide a link on the City's website for those to file complaints against
activities and uses that may be violating the Noise Ordinance.
PS-6g Require new residential projects located adjacent to railroad lines to follow the FTA vibration
screening distance criteria to ensure that residential uses are not exposed to vibrations
exceeding 72 VdB for frequent events (more than 70 events per day), 75 VdB for occasional
events (30-70 events per day), or 80 VdB for infrequent events (less than 30 events per day).
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PS-6h Require new development to minimize vibration impacts to adjacent uses during demolition and
construction. Require vibration studies for all new discretionary projects, including those related
to development and transportation, which have the potential to generate vibration impacts
which exceeds the vibration limits. This includes projects requiring pile driving and/or
construction on properties adjacent to historic structures. For sensitive historic structures, a
vibration limit of 0.08 in/sec PPV (peak particle velocity) will be used to minimize the potential
for cosmetic damage to the building. A vibration limit of 0.30 in/sec PPV will be used to minimize
the potential for cosmetic damage at buildings of normal conventional construction.
PS-6i During subsequent updates to Section 8.40 of the Muni Code, review and update Section
8.40.090, Construction Activity Noise Regulations, as needed in order to allow provisions for
emergency repairs, exceptional circumstances, and reasonable Sunday construction and
maintenance activities, while continuing to achieve the objectives of providing a nuisance-free
noise environment.
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Table PS-1: Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Exposure (dBA, CNEL)
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Table PS-2: Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure from Mobile Noise Sources
Land Use
Noise Standards1
Exterior Interior
Residential – single-family, multi-family,
duplex and mobile home
65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
Residential – transient lodging, hotels,
motels, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted
care facilities
65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
Private offices, churches, libraries, theaters,
concert halls, meeting halls, schools
65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
General commercial, office, retail, reception,
restaurant
65 dB(A) 45 dB(A)
Light industrial2 --- ---
Parks and playgrounds3 65 dB(A) 50 dB(A)
Golf courses, outdoor spectator sports 70 dB(A) ---
1. In Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)
2. Noise standards do not apply to Light Industrial areas.
3. Outdoor environment limited to playground areas, picnic areas and other areas of frequent human use.
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Table PS-3: Allowable Exterior Noise Level Due to Stationary Noise Sources1
Type of Land Use Allowed Equivalent Noise Level, dBA Leq2
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
All single-family residential properties 65 45
All multifamily residential properties and mobile home parks 65 50
All commercial property 65 60
The residential portion of mixed-use properties 70 70
All manufacturing or industrial properties and all other uses 70 70
Source: City of San Jacinto Municipal Code 8.40.040
Notes:
1. If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient noise level shall be the standard.
2. Measurements for compliance are made on the affected property pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.40.160.
3. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the city to create noise, or to allow the creation of any
noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, which noise causes the noise level, when
measured at any location on any other property, to exceed either of the following:
a. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen (15) minute period;
b. A maximum instantaneous (single instance) noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus twenty (20) dBA for any period
of time (measured using A-weighted slow response).
4. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise level under such category shall be
increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
5. The residential portion of mixed-use properties standard shall apply to that portion of residential property falling within one hundred
(100) feet of a commercial property or use if the noise originates from that commercial property or use.
6. If the measurement location is on a boundary between two different types of land uses, the lower noise level standard applicable to
types of land uses shall apply.
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Table PS-4: Allowable Interior Noise Level Due to Stationary Noise Sources1
Type of Land Use
Allowed Equivalent Noise Level, dBA Leq2
7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
10:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m.
All single-family residential properties 45 40
All multifamily residential properties and mobile home
parks 45 40
All commercial property 45 40
Residential Portion of Mixed Use 45 40
Notes:
1 If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient noise level shall be the standard.
2. Measurements for compliance are made on the affected property pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.40.160.
3. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the city to create noise, or to allow the
creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, which noise causes
the noise level, when measured at any location on any other property, to exceed either of the following:
a. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen (15) minute period;
b. A maximum instantaneous (single instance) noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus twenty (20) dBA
for any period of time (measured using A-weighted slow response).
4. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise level under such category
shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
5. The Residential portion of mixed-use standard shall apply to that portion of residential property falling within one
hundred (100) feet of a commercial property or use if the noise originates from that commercial property or use.
6. If the measurement location is on a boundary between two different types of land uses, the lower noise level standard
applicable to the types of land uses shall apply.
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY PLANNING
A resilient, sustainable, and equitable community where risks to life, property, the
economy, and the environment resulting from climate change, including extreme
weather events, are minimized.
The impacts of climate change pose an increasing and growing
challenge to the safety and well-being of the residents of San
Jacinto. California will continue to experience effects of climate
change in different ways, including increased likelihood of
drought, heat waves, severe weather, flooding, and wildfires. In
addition to climate change planning becoming necessary on its
own merits, Senate Bill 379 requires San Jacinto to update the
Public Safety Element to address adaptation and resilience
strategies applicable to the City.
San Jacinto’s General Plan provides strategies to reduce
human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon
storage, or sequestration, as a local response to mitigate global
climate change and comply with state and federal legislation.
PS-7 Policies
PS-7.1 Community Preparedness. Promote a well-prepared
City that can effectively overcome natural disasters
and scarcity of resources due to climate change.
PS-7.2 Collaboration. Collaborate with local, regional, state
and/or federal jurisdictions and agencies on climate
resiliency and adaptation strategies.
PS-7.3 Ecological Recovery. Coordinate with federal, state,
and local agencies to establish ecological recovery
programs.
PS-7.4 Air Pollution. Work with responsible federal, state,
and county agencies to decrease air pollution
emissions occurring within the air basin to reduce the
risk posed by air pollution.
PS-7.5 Energy Supply. Promote plans and programs that
increase sustainable energy sources.
PS-7.6 Programs. Implement necessary actions and
programs to improve drought preparation and
response for the most vulnerable community
members.
As San Jacinto looks to the future,
State law requires the City to
consider climate impacts facing
California as well as methods to
adapt and increase resiliency to
climate change effects. As a result
of climate change, San Jacinto
may experience more intense and
frequent heat waves, drought, and
wildfires, and more severe storms
and extreme weather events.
Emissions scenarios used in the
General Plan and Environmental
Impact Report are the same as
those used by the
Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change’s Fifth
Assessment Report and are called
Representative Concentration
Pathways, or RCPs. There are four
RCPs: 2.6, 4.5, 6.0, and 8.5. Each
represents a set of possible
underlying socioeconomic
conditions, policy options, and
technological considerations,
spanning from a low-end scenario
that requires significant emissions
reductions resulting in zero global
emissions by 2080 (RCP 2.5) to a
high-end, “business-as-usual,”
fossil-fuel-intensive emissions
scenario (RCP 8.5). The low-end
scenario is most closely aligned
with California’s ambitious
greenhouse gas reduction targets
and the aspirational goals of the
United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change
2015 Paris Agreement. Thus far,
global emissions continue to
follow the business-as-usual
trajectory.
LOOKING AHEAD
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PS-7.7 Cooling Centers. Designate public buildings, specific private buildings, or institutions with air
conditioning as public cooling shelters; extend hours at air-conditioned sites during periods of
extreme heat or power outage (if the site is supported by a backup generator).
PS-7.8 Storms. Provide access to flood protection resources and services (signage, sandbags, etc.) as
feasible at designated public facilities during and after extreme weather events.
PS-7.9 Special Assistance. Address the needs of individuals with limited mobility or limited access to
transportation for access to safe and comfortable shelter during extreme heat events or other
severe weather events.
PS-7.10 Leadership. Demonstrate leadership in local climate planning efforts through a range of tangible
actions and policies at the municipal operations level.
PS-7.11 Greenhouse Gas Reductions. Reduce communitywide greenhouse gas emissions locally by
actively supporting regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gases throughout the county.
PS-7.12 Extreme Heat Vulnerabilities. Require that new developments, major remodels, and
redevelopments address urban heat island issues and reduce urban heat island effects for the
proposed project site and adjacent properties.
PS-7.13 Urban Forestry Plan. Minimize damage associated with wind-related hazards and address
climate change and urban heat island effects through the development of an urban forestry plan
and proper landscaping planting and management techniques.
PS-7.14 Ongoing Monitoring. Monitor climate change-related effects with local, regional, state, and/or
federal partners to provide information of effectiveness of existing infrastructure and programs.
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PS-7 Actions
PS-7a Provide information and resources to the public and businesses regarding steps the City is
taking to address the issue of climate change.
PS-7b Expand the use of energy-efficient lighting, such as LEDs, for City-owned light facilities.
PS-7c Consider purchasing only electric or alternative-energy vehicles for the City vehicle fleet, as
appropriate, based on the intended use of the vehicle.
PS-7d Evaluate the feasibility for government-constructed and/or -operated new development to
exceed the CalGreen Tier 1, or successor program, standards.
PS-7e Promote the use of sustainable and carbon-neutral energy sources in new development.
PS-7f Explore using renewable energy and clean generation technologies such as solar, wind, biogas,
or fuel cells to power City facilities where appropriate.
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Resource Management
Introduction to Resource Management
San Jacinto is home to a number of special resources that require attention and
management as the City continues to grow. These resources can be natural (for
example, biological resources or water resources) or man-made (such as parks,
infrastructure systems, or community facilities). Together, the City’s resources form an
important part of the City’s unique character and quality of life. It is important to
understand, document, and appreciate these resources so that these valuable pieces
of the community can be preserved, protected, and enhanced for future generations.
Organization of Element
The Resource Management Element will address each of the topics below as they relate
to San Jacinto. The goals and policies of this element are organized around the following
topics:
• Natural Resources
• Water Resources
• Heritage Resources
• Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Energy and Mineral Resources
• Public Safety Resources
• Parks and Recreational Resources
• Educational Resources
• Infrastructure Planning
• Solid Waste Management and Recycling
Contents:
+ Natural
Resources
+ Water
Resources
+ Heritage
Resources
+ Air Quality and
Greenhouse
Gas Emissions
+ Energy and
Mineral
Resources
+ Public Safety
Resources
+ Parks and
Recreational
Resources
+ Educational
Resources
+ Infrastructure
Planning
+ Solid Waste
Management
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NATURAL RESOURCES
A community that conserves and protects its natural resources.
Situated along the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains, the City is home to remarkable natural resources
such as the San Jacinto River, extensive open space areas, natural landforms and viewscapes, and
biological resources. In a region that is expected to continue accommodating new development over time,
special consideration must be given to maintaining the natural resources that make San Jacinto such a
special place to live, work, and visit. The General Plan recognizes the importance of protecting and
enhancing natural resources to meet the needs of the City’s residents for years to come.
RM-1 Policies
RM-1.1 Balanced Open Space System. Support a balanced and integrated open space system that
reflects a variety of considerations, including resource conservation, recreation, aesthetics, and
community identity.
RM-1.2 Scenic Resources. Encourage the preservation of San Jacinto’s scenic resources, including
mature trees, rock outcroppings, hillsides, ridgelines, and other prominent natural landforms, to
the extent practical.
RM-1.3 Biological Resource Protection. Preserve and enhance biological communities that contribute
to the region’s biodiversity, with a special focus on sensitive, rare, or endangered plant and
wildlife species in accordance with state and federal resource agency requirements.
RM-1.4 Regional Cooperation. Recognize areas of overlapping jurisdiction with respect to open space
and biological resources, such as the County of Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (MSHCP), and coordinate the City’s actions with efforts of surrounding cities, agencies,
and Riverside County to protect and maximize regional open space.
RM-1.5 Hillside Development. Require the orderly development of hillside areas through compliance
with the City’s Hillside Development Ordinance.
RM-1.6 Native Vegetation. Conserve existing native vegetation where possible and integrate regionally
native plant species into development and infrastructure projects where appropriate.
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RM-1 Actions
RM-1a Work with public and private agencies to explore the joint venture use and management of open
space areas.
RM-1b Coordinate with public and private organizations to provide revenue generating open space
uses such as golf courses and environmental banking sites as a way to produce revenue to
protect open space and natural resources. Work with local and regional partners to advertise
potential revenue-generating open space opportunities in San Jacinto. Identify potential sites
for revenue-generating open space uses on the City’s website.
RM-1c Work closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) ) during the discretionary
project permitting and CEQA review of any project that may result in the alteration of a stream
bed, involve the removal of vegetation in wetland and riparian habitats, disturb Waters of the
United States or otherwise impact sensitive biological resources.
RM-1d Cooperate with the County of Riverside to develop and manage preserve areas within the urban
landscape. During the review of development proposals, use the Western Riverside County
MSHCP Habitat Conservation Plan (particularly Section 3.2.13 San Jacinto Valley Area Plan) to
help assess potential project impacts and mitigation requirements. Development in the City shall
be required to comply with the applicable terms of the MSHCP including, but not limited to, the
payment of mitigation fees, narrow endemic surveys, riparian/riverine policy, and other
applicable surveys. Projects located within criteria cell areas shall be reviewed through the
MSHCP Joint Project Review as appropriate.
RM-1e For Hillside Development Projects, implement the City's Hillside Development Standards to
retain the significant hillsides and ridgelines on San Jacinto’s eastern and western borders as
Open Space, allowing areas of non-intensive development on the more gently sloped areas at
the base of the eastern and western hillsides.
RM-1f During the development review process, ensure proper geotechnical and soil management
techniques are implemented. To enforce this, the City Engineer or Director may request the
completion of a survey of soil and geologic conditions by a State licensed Engineering Geologist
and Civil Engineer, where appropriate. When potential geologic impacts are identified, require
project applicants to mitigate the impacts per the recommendations contained within the survey.
RM-1g Where feasible, incorporate open space and passive recreational uses into areas identified to
have significant hazards related to flooding, geologic conditions, and seismic events.
RM-1h Identify local scenic routes and vistas and explore developing guidelines for development visible
from these scenic routes to minimize impacts to scenic vistas.
RM-1i During the development review process, require Applicants of developments with the potential
to reduce or eliminate habitat for native plant and wildlife species or sensitive habitats not
covered by the MSHCP, as determined by the City of San Jacinto’s Community Development
Department, to prepare a site-specific general biological resources survey to identify the
presence of any sensitive biological resources, including any sensitive plant or wildlife species.
The report shall identify the need for focused presence/absence surveys and identify the
presence of state or federal regulated wetlands or waters. Required surveys shall be conducted
by qualified biologists and/or botanists in accordance with California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) and/or United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) survey protocols for
target species. If no sensitive species are observed during the field survey then no further
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mitigation will be required. If sensitive species or habitats, including wetlands are documented
on the project site, the project applicant shall comply with the applicable requirements of the
regulatory agencies and shall apply mitigation determined through the agency permitting
process.
RM-1j Where feasible, vegetation and tree removal should occur outside of the bird nesting season
(February 1 to August 31). If not feasible, the project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist
to conduct a nesting bird survey no more than three days prior to the commencement of
construction activities. The biologist conducting the clearance survey shall document the
negative results if no active bird nests are observed on the project site or within the vicinity
during the clearance survey with a brief letter report, submitted to the City of San Jacinto
Community Development Department prior to construction, indicating that no impacts to active
bird nests would occur before construction can proceed. If an active avian nest is discovered
during the pre-construction clearance survey, construction activities shall stay outside a 300-
foot buffer around the active nest. For listed and raptor species, this buffer shall be 500 feet. A
biological monitor shall be present to delineate the boundaries of the buffer area and to monitor
the active nest to ensure the nesting behavior is not adversely affected by construction activity,
pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Prior to the commencement of construction
activities and the issuance of any permits, results of the pre-construction survey and any
subsequent monitoring shall be provided to the City of San Jacinto Community Development
Department, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and other appropriate agencies.
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WATER RESOURCES
A community that protects and conserves limited water resources.
Water is an indispensable resource that is integral to San Jacinto’s prosperity and growth. The City
recognizes its role as steward to a number of important water resources in the region, including the San
Jacinto River and San Jacinto Groundwater Basin. The City embraces an integrated water management
approach in order to preserve these precious resources for years to come.
RM-2 Policies
Regional Cooperation. Cooperate with federal, State, and county governments, and other
agencies on the maintenance and improvement of the quality and quantity of local and regional
groundwater resources.
Groundwater Management. Protect aquifers within the Basin and encourage groundwater
recharge.
Conservation. Promote residential, commercial, and institutional water conservation strategies
using multiple innovative strategies and contemporary best practices.
Natural Conditions. Encourage development that avoids impacts to watershed areas,
wetlands, natural drainage channels, riparian areas, and creeks, retaining these resources in
their natural condition if feasible.
Stormwater. Work cooperatively with local water agencies to effectively and efficiently manage
stormwater runoff as part of the City’s multipronged water conservation strategy.
Septic Systems. Discourage the use of septic systems to reduce potential negative impacts to
groundwater.
Reclaimed Water. Promote the expanded use of reclaimed water, where feasible.
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RM-2 Actions
RM-2a To reduce soil erosion and pollutants in urban runoff, require new development and
redevelopment projects control stormwater runoff through implementation of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to prevent any deterioration of water quality that would impair subsequent or
competing uses of the water. Existing development shall control stormwater runoff so as to
prevent any deterioration of water quality that would impair subsequent or competing uses of
the water. As specific development projects are implemented, project proponents will be
required to consult with relevant agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE),
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the California Department of Fish and
Game (CDFG). Also, ensure that projects of one acre or more complete a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant to California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
Santa Ana Region – Order No. 00-65 and the City’s MS4 permit (order no. R8-2002-0011
(NPDES No. CAS 618033).
RM-2b Cooperate with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to develop a plan to assist agricultural
operations to reduce nitrate and sediment input to surface waters. Such a plan will enhance
water quality and benefit aquatic plants and wildlife within the planning area as well as
downstream.
RM-2c In cooperation with the state, regional, and local water agencies and suppliers, participate in
programs that seek to expand the availability and use of recycled water for irrigation where
feasible and legally permitted. Specifically, support the expansion of the use of recycled water
for urban and agricultural irrigation. Cooperate with these agencies to establish standards and
regulations for the use of recycled water in development projects.
RM-2d Work with the water districts and private developers to encourage water conservation in the
following ways:
• Implementing aquifer and groundwater recharge programs
• Participating in water conservation programs operated by the local and regional water
districts
• Establishing water conservation education programs
• Requiring the use of drought resistant plant species in landscaping for public and private
areas, including parks and recreational facilities, in accordance with the Water Efficient
Landscaping requirements.
• Expanding the production and use of reclaimed water
• Requiring the incorporation of water conservation devices, including low flush toilets, flow
restriction devices, and water conserving appliances in both new public and private
development projects and rehabilitation projects.
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RM-2e Through the development review process, require that sufficient water supply and water
infrastructure capacity is available to serve the development prior to approval of the project,
pursuant to Water Code Section 10910 and Government Code Section 66473.7.
RM-2f Whenever feasible, incorporate improved open space and preservation areas and quasi-active
recreation facilities in areas used for ground water recharge and/or drainage detention.
RM-2g During the development review process, the City shall allow new septic systems only for low
density projects if they have met the RWQCB’s minimum lot size requirement of one-half acre
per subsurface disposal system and where sewer connection is infeasible.
RM-2h Continue to encourage the conversion from existing septic systems to sewer by limiting the
replacement or expansion/repair of existing septic systems as feasible.
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HERITAGE RESOURCES
A community that celebrates and preserves its rich culture and historic assets.
San Jacinto has a rich history dating back to the area’s first inhabitants more than 10,000 years ago. The
City's paleontological, archeological, historical, and tribal resources help define the community and offer
opportunities for cultural, educational, and community enrichment. The City encourages the protection
and enhancement of these resources for generations to come.
RM-3 Policies
RM-3.1 Preservation. Protect areas containing significant historic, archaeological, and paleontologic
resources, as defined by the California Public Resources Code.
RM-3.2 Cultural Reminders. Seek to incorporate reminders of San Jacinto’s culture in the built and
natural environment through adaptive reuse, signage, markers, and other reminders of San
Jacinto’s heritage.
RM-3.3 Public Education. Educate and actively involve the public in preserving cultural assets,
including techniques, incentives, and legal requirements for preservation.
RM-3.4 Tribal Consultation. Consult with Native American tribes that may be impacted by proposed
development, as necessary, and in accordance with state, local, and tribal intergovernmental
consultation requirements.
RM-3.5 Public Art. Promote the use of public art that celebrates the diverse and culturally rich history
of San Jacinto at key gateways, major projects, and public gathering places.
RM-3.6 Historic Preservation. Identify, designate, and protect buildings, districts, and sites of historic
importance within San Jacinto.
RM-3.7 Funding. Identify funding programs to assist private property owners in the preservation of
historic resources.
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RM-3 Actions
RM-3a Continue to assess development proposals for potential impacts to sensitive historic,
archaeological, and paleontological resources pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
RM-3b For structures that potentially have historic significance, the City shall require that a study be
conducted by a professional archaeologist or historian to determine the actual significance of
the structure and potential impacts of the proposed development in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.5. The City may require modification of the project and/or mitigation
measures to avoid any impact to a historic structure, when feasible, such as retaining or
rehabilitating historic buildings pursuant to City of San Jacinto guidelines or relocating the
historic building as feasible.
RM-3c For all development proposals within areas with the potential to contain prehistoric/historic
resources, the City shall require a study to be conducted by a professional archaeologist. The
objective of the study will be to determine if significant archaeological resources are potentially
present and if the project will significantly impact these resources. If significant impacts are
identified, the City may require the project to be modified to avoid the impacts, or require
mitigation measures to mitigate the impacts. Mitigation may involve archaeological investigation
and resources recovery.
RM-3d For projects that involve ground disturbing activities on native soil, prior to the issuance of a
grading permit, the developer shall enter a Treatment and Disposition Agreement (TDA) with the
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to address treatment and disposition of archaeological/cultural
resources and human remains associated with Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians that may be
uncovered or otherwise discovered during construction of the project. The TDA may establish
provisions for tribal monitors. Following execution of the TDA by the developer and Soboba
Band of Luiseño Indians, the TDA will be incorporated by reference into the grading permit.
RM-3e The City shall require an assessment of the potential for development proposals to significantly
impact paleontological resources pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines. If the project involves earthworks, the City may require a study conducted by a
professional paleontologist to determine if paleontological assets are present, and if the project
will significantly impact the resources. If significant impacts are identified, the City may require
the project to be modified to avoid impacting the paleontological materials, require monitoring
of rock units with high potential to contain significant nonrenewable paleontologic resources, or
require mitigation measures to mitigate the impacts, such as recovering the paleontological
resources for preservation.
RM-3f The City shall make provisions for archeological resources accidentally discovered during
construction for projects where the City has approval authority over the project. These
provisions shall include an immediate evaluation of the find and contingency funding and time
allotment sufficient to allow for the recovery of the archeological resource or implement
measures to avoid disturbing the resource if the archeological resource is determined to be
unique.
RM-3g In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains in any location other than a
dedicated cemetery, the City shall halt excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area
reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the County Coroner has been
informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required. If the
remains are of Native American origin, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the
site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the
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descendants from the deceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to the
landowner or the persons responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing
of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods as provided in
Public Resources Code section 5097.98, or the Native American Heritage Commission was
unable to identify a descendant or the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24
hours after being granted access to the site.
RM-3h Prior to adopting any general plan, specific plan, or any amendment thereto, the City shall notify
appropriate tribes of the opportunity for consultation for the purpose of preserving, or mitigating
impacts to, cultural places located on land within the City’s jurisdiction that may be affected by
the proposed plan or amendment.
RM-3i Prior to the adoption or substantial amendment of a general plan or specific plan, the City shall
refer the proposed action to those tribes that are on the NAHC contact list and have traditional
lands located within the City’s jurisdiction for a 45 day comment period.
RM-3j Prior to designating open space, the City shall consult with tribes if the affected land contains a
cultural place and if the affected tribe has requested public notice under Government Code
section 65092.
RM-3k Promote public awareness and encourage tourism in the City by actively identifying and
enhancing the community’s historic resources through the location of historic landmark plaques
and a Historic Tour Guide. Promote tours of these sites on the City’s and other organization’s
websites.
RM-3l Continue to support the improvement and enhancement of the Estudillo Mansion and expand
opportunities for public access and use of the historic treasure.
RM-3m Develop and implement architectural standards and historical preservation guidelines for
development and redevelopment in the Downtown Village area of the community. Use housing
and façade rehabilitation programs to support development and redevelopment activities that
preserve and complement historic structures and resources in the downtown.
RM-3n Develop and implement programs and/or incentives to private property owners to help preserve,
restore, or reuse historic structures while enhancing their historical significance and integrity.
RM-3o Conduct a historic properties inventory that takes into consideration buildings, neighborhoods,
and other features of historic, architectural, or cultural significance.
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AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Improved air quality in San Jacinto and the region through reductions in air pollutants
and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Improved air quality within the City will improve the quality of life of residents, workers, and visitors. Air
quality is especially important due to the City’s location in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which does
not presently meet state and federal air quality standards. Regional cooperation among all agencies in the
basin is necessary to achieve desired improvements to air quality. San Jacinto can participate and
contribute its share by reducing local emissions through proper planning for land use and transportation.
RM-4 Policies
RM-4.1 Regional Cooperation. Support regional efforts, including those organized through the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG), the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), and the
California Air Resource Board (CARB) to implement the regional Air Quality Management Plan.
RM-4.2 Measurement and Enforcement. Coordinate with the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and South Coast Air Quality Management District to support their ability to properly measure air
quality at emission sources and enforce the standards of the Clean Air Act.
RM-4.3 GHG Emissions. Align the City’s local GHG reduction targets with the statewide GHG reduction
targets of Assembly Bill 32, and align the City’s GHG reduction goal with the statewide GHG
reduction goal of Executive Order S-03-05.
RM-4.4 Transportation Options. Promote alternative modes of transportation to reduce vehicular
emissions and improve air quality. (See Mobility Element)
RM-4.5 Walkability. Encourage pedestrian-scale development and pedestrian-friendly design features
to reduce vehicle emissions. (See Mobility Element)
RM-4.6 Sustainable Development. Encourage and incentivize higher density and mixed-use
development opportunities within designated areas of the City to lessen the impacts of traffic
congestion on local air quality. (See Land Use Element)
RM-4.7 Sensitive Receptors. Insulate sensitive receptors from areas of heightened air quality pollution,
by utilizing land use planning to buffer and protect residential areas.
RM-4.8 Mitigation. Require the implementation of relevant mitigation measures for all future
development upon identification of potential air quality impacts.
RM-4.9 Local Reduction Targets. The City of San Jacinto establishes the following per capita GHG
reduction targets, in order to meet the requirements established by the state under AB 32 and
SB 32, consistent with the CARB’s 2017 Scoping Plan:
• 1.83 MTCO2e per service population (SP) by 2030; and
• 0.62 MTCO2e per service population (SP) by 2050
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RM-4.10 GHG Reduction. Consider and adopt new local policies and programs that will help to provide
energy efficient alternatives to fossil fuel use and reduce consumption in order to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the local measures identified in the Western Riverside
County Subregional Climate Action Plan for San Jacinto.
RM-4.11 Carbon Reduction. Expand the number of parks and trees in San Jacinto to provide a larger
carbon sink or area containing natural sources that retain more carbon than what those sources
emit.
RM-4.12 Public Engagement. Promote regional air quality programs in order to inform the public on
regional air quality concerns and encourage the engagement of all San Jacinto residents in
future planning decisions related to air quality.
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RM-4 Actions
RM-4a Implement the local GHG reduction measures identified in the Western Riverside Council of
Government’s Subregional Climate Action Plan (CAP) for San Jacinto, participate in future
updates of the CAP, and on an annual basis, record the status of each local measure and submit
the result to WRCOG using the WRCOG Climate Action Plan Tracking Tool.
RM-4b As applicable, review new industrial and commercial development projects during the CEQA
process for potential air quality impacts to residences and other sensitive receptors. Ensure that
mitigation measures and best management practices are implemented to reduce significant
emissions of criteria pollutants.
RM-4c Review development, infrastructure, and planning projects for consistency with SCAQMD
requirements during the CEQA review process. Require project applicants to prepare air quality
analyses to address SCAQMD and General Plan requirements, as appropriate, which include
analysis and identification of:
1. Air pollutant emissions associated with the project during construction, project operation,
and cumulative conditions.
2. Potential exposure of sensitive receptors to toxic air contaminants.
3. Significant air quality impacts associated with the project for construction, project
operation, and cumulative conditions.
4. Mitigation measures to reduce significant impacts to less than significant or the maximum
extent feasible where impacts cannot be mitigated to less than significant.
RM-4d Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Southern California Association of
Governments, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, and the California Air Resource
Board to implement programs aimed at improving regional air quality.
RM-4e Continue to review development projects to ensure that all new public and private development
complies with the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24 standards as well as the energy
efficiency standards established by the San Jacinto Municipal Code.
RM-4f Monitor GHG emissions generated by the community over time for consistency with the
established GHG reduction targets, and strive to update the City’s community GHG Inventory
every five years. In the event that the City determines that ongoing efforts to reduce GHG
emissions are not on track to meet the City’s adopted GHG reduction targets, the City shall
establish and adopt new and/or revised GHG reductions measures that will effectively meet the
established GHG reduction targets.
RM-4g Provide the necessary facilities and infrastructure to facilitate the use of City-owned low or zero-
emission vehicles such as electric vehicle charging facilities at key City facilities as operations
necessitate and/or as funding becomes available.
RM-4h Evaluate and consider multi-modal transportation benefits to all City employees, such as free or
low-cost monthly public transportation (bus) passes. Encourage employer participation in
similar programs. Encourage new transit/shuttle services and use.
RM-4i Evaluate and consider the feasibility of allowing private bicycle rental companies to operate in
San Jacinto.
RM-4j Encourage community car-sharing and carpooling.
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RM-4k Support the establishment and expansion of a regional network of electric vehicle charging
stations and encourage the expanded use of electric vehicles.
RM-4l Establish and adopt standards and requirements for electric vehicle parking, including minimum
requirements for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in new multi-family
residential and commercial, office, and light industrial development.
RM-4m Adopt a Green Building Program to promote the reduction of urban heat islands through
vegetation management and cool surfaces. Encourage multi-family residential and non-
residential development to increase the use of higher-albedo materials for surfaces including
roofs, parking areas, driveways, roads, and sidewalks. Encourage developments with parking
lot areas to shade these areas with vegetation or solar panels when appropriate. Support various
programs to plant and maintain trees, which can also contribute to a reduction of urban heat
islands.
RM-4n Future development projects will be required to demonstrate consistency with SCAQMD
construction emission thresholds. Where emissions from individual projects exceed SCAQMD
thresholds, the following actions should be incorporated as necessary to minimize impacts.
These measures do not exclude the use of other, equally effective mitigation measures as
determined by a project specific Air Quality Assessment.
• Require all off-road diesel equipment greater than 50 horsepower (hp) used for this Project
to meet USEPA Tier 4 final off-road emission standards or equivalent. Such equipment shall
be outfitted with Best Available Control Technology (BACT) devices including a California
Air Resources Board Certified Level 3 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or equivalent. The DPF
reduces diesel particulate matter and NOx emissions during construction activities.
• Require a minimum of 50 percent of construction debris be diverted for recycling.
• Require building materials to contain a minimum 10 percent recycled content.
• Require materials such as paints, primers, sealants, coatings, and glues to have a low
volatile organic compound concentration compared to conventional products. If low VOC
materials are not available, architectural coating phasing should be extended sufficiently to
reduce the daily emissions of VOCs.
RM-4o Future development projects will be required to demonstrate consistency with SCAQMD’s
operational emission thresholds. For projects where operational emissions exceed regulatory
thresholds, the following measures may be used to reduce impacts. Note the following
measures are not all inclusive and developers have the option to add or substitute measures
that are equally or more appropriate for the scope of the project.
• Develop a project specific TDM program for residents and/or employees that provides
opportunities for carpool/vanpools.
• Provide onsite solar/renewable energy in excess of regulatory requirements.
• Require that owners/tenants of non-residential or multi-family residential developments use
architectural coatings that are 10 grams per liter or less when repainting/repairing
properties.
• Require dripless irrigation and irrigation sensor units that prevent watering during rain
storms.
• Ensure all parking areas are wired for capability of future EV charging and include EV
charging stations that exceed regulatory requirements.
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ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
A community that safely manages its energy and mineral resources.
Future development within the City will result in increased energy demands for the operation of
businesses, homes, and transportation facilities. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants, and
ensure that there are adequate energy and mineral resources for future generations, safe management
and conservation methods need to be implemented.
RM-5 Policies
RM-5.1 San Jacinto Power. Continue to make clean, modern, and cost-effective energy options
available to individuals who live and work in San Jacinto.
RM-5.2 Compliance with State Legislation. Comply with all state requirements regarding the
generation of power and encourage energy providers to investigate the use or expansion of
renewable sources of energy.
RM-5.3 Renewable Energy. Promote the development and use of renewable energy resources to
reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
RM-5.4 Energy-Efficient Materials. Promote the use of energy-efficient materials, equipment, and
design in public and private facilities and infrastructure.
RM-5.5 Energy Conservation. Promote energy conservation and recycling by the public and private
sectors.
RM-5.6 Energy Needs. Collaborate with local service providers in determining and meeting the needs
of the community for energy in clean, modern, and cost-effective ways.
RM-5.7 Business Community. Support the decisions of the San Jacinto business community as they
select and implement the most appropriate, financially feasible, and responsible energy source
for their individual operations.
RM-5.8 Public Education. Promote public education programs that advocate for reducing energy
consumption, and promote renewable sources of energy.
RM-5.9 Promote Energy Conservation in Existing Building Stock. Promote energy conservation by
residents and businesses in existing structures, in close coordination with other agencies and
local energy providers, including the SCAQMD and Southern California Edison.
RM-5.10 Mineral Resources. Ensure that any future mining activities be in compliance with the State
Mining Reclamation Act, federal and state environmental regulations, and local ordinances.
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RM-5 Actions
RM-5a Continue to implement the City’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program; evaluate the
effectiveness of the program every five years to identify programmatic changes necessary to
continue meeting the City’s objectives.
RM-5b Implement energy conservation measures in public buildings through the following actions:
• Promote energy efficient buildings and site design for all new public buildings during the
site development permit process; and
• Install energy saving devices in new public buildings and retrofit existing public buildings.
RM-5c During the development review process, encourage innovative building design, layout, and
orientation techniques to minimize energy use by taking advantage of sun/shade patterns,
prevailing winds, landscaping and building materials that control energy usage, and solar
design.
RM-5d Promote retrofit programs by the City to reduce energy usage and consequently reduce
emissions from energy consumption. Encourage utility companies to provide informational
literature about available retrofit programs at public facilities such as City Hall, the Community
Center , and libraries.
RM-5e Continue to review development projects to ensure that all new public and private development
complies with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 standards as well as the energy
efficiency standards established by the General Plan and the Municipal Code.
RM-5f Promote the CEC Building Energy Benchmarking Program (AB 802) on the City’s website to
help benchmark and monitor energy use for participating businesses seeking to increase energy
efficiency and realize cost savings.
RM-5g Encourage new development projects to install electrified space (HVAC) and water heating
systems in lieu of natural gas systems, above and beyond the requirements of Title 24, before
and during the building plan check process.
RM-5h During the development review process, require that all new developments adjacent to or near
natural gas lines, coordinate with So Cal Gas to install and connect to the lines, as feasible.
RM-5i Advertise the San Jacinto Power PureGreen program and encourage San Jacinto Power
customers to enroll in the program and opt-up to 100 percent renewable energy content.
RM-5j Encourage Southern California Edison (SCE) customers to participate in SCE’s 100% Green tier.
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PUBLIC SAFETY RESOURCES
A community that safeguards persons and property through the provision of high-
quality public safety services and crime prevention measures.
Personal safety is essential to the wellbeing of San Jacinto’s residents. The City contracts with the
Riverside County Sherriff’s Department (RCSD) for its police services and the Riverside County Fire
Department (RCFD) for its fire protection and emergency services. The City must be involved in close
coordination with RCSD and RCFD to ensure appropriate levels of service are provided in the community,
proper physical planning of new development is implemented in a way to protect public health and safety,
and a high level of public involvement in crime and fire prevention.
RM-6 Policies
RM-6.1 Provision of Police and Fire Services. Encourage the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
and the Riverside County Fire Department to maintain adequate staff and equipment to provide
efficient, high quality, and responsive public safety services to the San Jacinto community.
RM-6.2 Department Consultation. Promote coordination between the City of San Jacinto and public
safety services during the review of new development applications to ensure that adequate
attention is being paid to fire and safety concerns during the design and planning of a project.
RM-6.3 Site Design. Recognize the role of design features in new development to reduce potential for
crime and implement best practices into existing plans and new development strategies.
RM-6.4 School Safety. Collaborate with San Jacinto schools to support the community’s youth through
high quality after-school/summer programs, psychological counseling, and education about
online safety.
RM-6.5 Crime Prevention. Promote and support community-based crime prevention programs, such
as community policing, public education, youth crime prevention, and outreach programs, as
an important tool to the provision of professional police services.
RM-6.6 Public Safety Hot Spots. Prioritize enforcement activities to minimize safety hot spots. Work
with code enforcement to support the timely resolution of cases to ensure compliance with City
codes.
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RM-6 Actions
RM-6a Adopt and maintain level of service (e.g., response times, call handling) and staffing standards
as well as a developer fee program for the Police Department. Review the level of services and
funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of
service and facilities are provided and maintained based on short-term and long-term growth
projections. Future developers will contribute funds for police services through the adopted
developer fees.
RM-6b Continue to work with the school districts to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) to assist
the school districts with safety and security concerns. Review the success of the program and
funding/staffing levels on an annual basis, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate
levels of service are provided and maintained.
RM-6c In cooperation with the school districts, police and fire departments, and local, state, and federal
emergency management agencies, implement an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to
respond to and manage disasters. Provide annual training for City staff in emergency
management so that when they are called into action, they will be able to distribute information
and resources to the public effectively.
RM-6d During the development review process, require design features that reduce the potential for
crime. New projects should:
a. Provide well-lighted and visible streets and street names, building entrances and
addresses, common areas, and parking facilities.
b. Limit access into and between buildings to reduce escape routes and to make undetected
entry difficult.
c. Provide landscaping that permits the natural surveillance of open areas and entryways,
and avoids creating places for concealment.
d. Be designed to permit emergency vehicle access to all sides of buildings located in multi-
family and non-residential developments.
e. Be designed to allow for defensible space.
RM-6e Work with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to promote the establishment and
operation of Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the City. Consider assigning a police
officer or volunteer patrol person to each Neighborhood Watch group for assistance in launching
and maintaining a successful program.
RM-6f In cooperation with the Riverside County Fire Department, adopt and maintain level of service
(e.g., response times, call handling) and staffing standards, as well as a developer fee program
for fire services. Review the level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when
necessary to ensure that adequate levels of service and facilities are provided and maintained.
Future developers will contribute funds for fire services through the adopted developer fees.
During the budget and CIP process, reserve future sites through purchase, eminent domain,
dedication, donation, or a combination of these procedures.
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PARKS AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
An integrated system of parks, recreational, and open space facilities that meet the
community’s needs and preferences.
Parks, recreational, and open space facilities provide innumerable benefits that enrich a community. San
Jacinto is home to a diverse system of parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities. The City strives
to provide well-planned, welcoming, and safe opportunities for recreation to all members of the
community.
RM-7 Policies
RM-7.1 Regional Cooperation. Collaborate with the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District and other
organizations to provide parks, recreational, and open space facilities that meet the needs and
preferences of all segments of the community.
RM-7.2 Service Area. Locate and distribute parks and recreational facilities throughout the community
so that most residents are within walking distance (one-half mile) of a public open space and
prioritize the development of new public spaces in areas outside of this service radius.
RM-7.3 New Facilities. Encourage the use of less developable or undevelopable lands such as utility
corridors, fault zones, flood control facilities, channels, and easements for recreational uses,
when feasible.
RM-7.4 Parkland Dedication. Require future private development to incorporate parkland, open space,
or green space to expand recreational opportunities in the community in accordance with
standards set by the San Jacinto Municipal Code.
RM-7.5 Maintenance. Require that parks and recreational facilities be well-maintained by the
responsible agency.
RM-7.6 Safety. Enhance park safety through playground design, crime prevention technology, night
lighting, natural surveillance, unobtrusive landscaping, and increased public safety patrols.
RM-7.7 Accessible Facilities. Require that new park facility construction and existing facility retrofits
meet accessibility standards defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
playground safety requirements (Senate Bill 2733).
RM-7.8 Joint Use Facilities. Collaborate with school districts and other agencies to develop
cooperative programs where the joint use of facilities would lead to enhanced and more efficient
facility utilization.
RM-7.9 Open Space in Nonresidential Development. Encourage outdoor gathering spaces, such as
mini-parks and plazas, be incorporated into nonresidential development to encourage social
interaction, create experience-oriented centers, and enhance the visual character of the
community.
RM-7.10 Parkland Funding. Actively pursue financing for parkland acquisition and maintenance, and
allocate sufficient funding to park development to support the community’s recreational needs.
RM-7.11 Community Support. Collaborate with residents to ensure the City’s park and recreation
facilities and programs reflect community preferences.
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RM-7 Actions
RM-7a Review development proposals for their potential demand for and impact on parks and
recreational facilities in the community by:
RM-7b For projects located along the river levees or fault zones, or that include drainage courses, utility
easements, and/or flood control facilities, encourage the project to provide easements to the
appropriate agency (the City of San Jacinto, homeowners association, Valleywide or other
agency) for the provision of linear parks, pathways, horseback riding trails, and/or hiking and
biking trails within these areas, linking to the regional park and trail system where possible.
RM-7c Cooperate with joint power authorities, special districts, and regional, State, and federal
agencies to explore the development of a regional park that includes facilities such as hiking
trails, camping, and fishing opportunities.
RM-7d Pursue available resources to fund recreation facilities and parkland acquisition, development,
and maintenance, including but not limited to, State and federal grants, special districts, private
donations, gifts, and endowments.
RM-7e Cooperate with the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, Mount San Jacinto Community
College, and other public and private service providers to identify additional needed senior and
youth programs and services in the community. Work with these organizations to develop
programs and expand access to and participation in senior and youth programs without
duplicating efforts. Encourage the use of public transit and alternative modes of travel to these
facilities and programs.
RM-7f As more schools are built within the City, maximize the joint use of facilities by the City and the
local school districts, including joint school/park sites, joint use of athletic fields, community
meeting facilities, and provision of child and senior care facilities, where feasible.
RM-7g Maintain an up-to-date inventory of developed and proposed public park land and residences
outside of one-half mile of a public park so that new park development can be directed to those
areas.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
A community that supports the continued lifelong learning of all its residents with high-
quality educational facilities and opportunities.
San Jacinto recognizes that education of its residents is a key to its long-term success. Education helps
to provide the knowledge, requisite skills, and resources that build self-esteem, employment opportunities,
and a strong local economy. San Jacinto’s educational system provides a strong foundation for lifelong
learning opportunities.
RM-8 Policies
RM-8.1 Cooperation. Proactively cooperate with San Jacinto Unified School District, Hemet Unified
School District, and Mount San Jacinto College to encourage the provision of lifelong learning
opportunities for persons living and working in San Jacinto.
RM-8.2 School Facilities. Work with developers and the school district to ensure the payment of fees,
construction, and expansion of school facilities to address expected increases in school-age
population.
RM-8.3 Early Childhood Development. Encourage community organizations and schools to provide
and expanded opportunities for early childhood care (0–5 years) and development.
RM-8.4 Occupational Training. Partner with the efforts of regional occupational boards and local
educational institutions to implement career pathway and job training programs for youth and
adults.
RM-8.5 College Education. Support Mount San Jacinto College in providing comprehensive
educational opportunities that include associate degree and certificate programs.
RM-8.6 Libraries. Work closely with the Riverside County Library System to provide library facilities and
services necessary to meet the needs of all segments of the community.
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RM-8 Actions
RM-8a Continue to work with the school districts to ensure adequate school facilities are provided and
maintained in the community. Specifically, the City should:
• During the processing of residential and non-residential development proposals, ensure the
school districts are consulted regarding the potential impact of the project on educational
services and facilities. When proposed developments cannot be served by existing facilities
and services, the City shall work with the developer and the school district in exploring
options for service provision and facility funding.
• Prior to approving a project that is likely to generate students, require the applicant to
mitigate school impacts to the full extent permitted by State law through land dedications,
payment of fees, participation in a special assessment district, or any combination of the
above.
• Cooperate with school districts to update population projections, student generation
formulas, potential school sites, and facilities improvement plans in their Long Range Facility
and Master Plans.
• Work with school districts to expedite the construction of new schools, when necessary.
• Cooperate with school districts and recommend appropriate sites for new school
development as proposals for new school facilities come forward.
RM-8b During the development and environmental review process for future schools located in San
Jacinto, cooperate with the appropriate school district to minimize the impacts of school
development through traffic management and parking measures, and the use of appropriate
site layout and buffering techniques. When feasible, encourage the location of new schools at
the periphery of residential neighborhoods and provide buffers at all common property lines with
residential uses.
RM-8c Continue to work with the Riverside County Library System to ensure that library development
keeps pace with overall City development and population growth. As part of the development
review process, ensure developers pay all required library fees prior to occupancy of their
projects.
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A community that provides adequate, reliable infrastructure and facilities to support
existing and future development.
Infrastructure provides the physical and organizational means of production and distribution for essential
services required for community function. The City actively plans for the provision and financing of
infrastructure and services to maintain quality of life.
RM-9 Policies
RM-9.1 Public Facility Plans. Maintain and implement public facility master plans, in collaboration with
appropriate outside service providers and agencies, to ensure compliance with appropriate
regional, State, and federal laws and to identify infrastructure needs, funding sources, and
implement improvements for public facilities and services in San Jacinto.
RM-9.2 Capital Improvements. Maintain and finance the capital improvement program to ensure the
timely implementation of the General Plan and the adequate and the timely provision of public
facility and municipal improvements.
RM-9.3 Fair Share. Ensure that all new development provides for and funds its fair share of the costs
for the expansion of public infrastructure and services, recreational amenities, and facilities.
RM-9.4 Prioritization. Prioritize the placement of new infrastructure in areas targeted for near-term
development and in areas designated as disadvantaged communities through the orderly
extension of infrastructure.
RM-9.5 Regional Cooperation. Collaborate with the various regional facility and service providers to
deliver high levels of service to San Jacinto, and to plan for new development.
RM-9.6 Telecommunications. Encourage service providers to make available the highest level of
telecommunications infrastructure, along with a wide range of modern telecommunications
services for San Jacinto’s residences, businesses, and institutions.
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RM-9 Actions
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A cost-effective, integrated waste management system that meets or exceeds
recycling and waste diversion mandates and community expectations.
The State of California has required communities to be more proactive in addressing waste management
by developing solid waste diversion and recycling programs to meet gradually increasing performance
standards. The City understands that proactive waste management practices are important to protect the
environment and supports an integrated waste management approach that includes waste prevention (or
“source reduction”), recycling and composting, and proper disposal of waste.
RM-10 Policies
RM-10.1 Compliance with State Legislation. Comply with local, regional and State regulations
regarding waste diversion, source reduction, recycling, and composting.
RM-10.2 Solid Waste Collection. Provide adequate waste disposal, recycling, and refuse services for
present and future residents and businesses, including programs that improve public access to
solid waste collection and recycling facilities.
RM-10.3 Hazardous Waste. Promote the proper disposal of hazardous waste, including paint, tires,
medications, medical sharps, infectious waste, asbestos waste, construction waste, and
electronic waste, through education, monitoring, and enforcement of proper use, storage,
handling, and disposal.
RM-10.4 Source Reduction and Recycling Efforts. Participate in source reduction and recycling
techniques to reduce the amount of solid waste sent to landfills and ensure adequate landfill
capacity in the region
RM-10.5 Organic Waste. Work with appropriate service providers to collect and compost greenwaste,
including landscaping, Christmas trees, composting and mulch, and other sources of organic
waste, to distribute for use in parks, medians, and other municipal areas.
RM-10.6 Fees and Funding. Work with appropriate service providers to periodically review collection,
recycling, and disposal fees to achieve state and federal mandates, meet community
expectations, and reflect cost efficiencies or increases for service delivery.
RM-10.7 Public Education. Promote citywide educational programs to inform citizens of the benefits of
recycling and appropriate recycling options and locations.
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RM-10 Actions
• Increased participation in single family and multifamily residential curbside recycling
programs;
• Increased participation in commercial and industrial recycling programs for paper,
cardboard, and plastics;
• Reduce yard and landscaping waste through methods such as composting, grass recycling,
and using resource efficient landscaping techniques; and
• Encourage local businesses to provide electronic waste (e-waste) drop-off services and
encourage residents and businesses to properly dispose of, or recycle, e-waste.
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Environmental Justice
Introduction to Environmental Juctice
The Environmental Justice Element seeks to reduce disproportionate impacts on
vulnerable populations in San Jacinto and promote equal distribution of resources.
Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was signed into
law by then Governor Jerry Brown, on September 24, 2016. It mandates that cities and
counties with Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities (described below) adopt an EJ
Element or integrate appropriate goals, objectives, and policies into other elements of
their general plans, with the intent to create healthier places. The City of San Jacinto
has chosen to prepare a separate element so that all EJ-related goals, policies, and
actions are conveniently located in one document for easy reference.
Environmental Justice Communities
EJ Communities are described by the Cal ifornia Communities Environmental Health
Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) as areas (i.e., census tracts) of a city or county that
have environmental burdens and vulnerabilities than other areas. Based on data from
CalEnviroScreen Version 3.0 (used in practice from 2018 to 2021) and the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) Priority Populations Mapping Tool relied upon during
preparation of the Envision San Jacinto 2040 General Plan Update, the City identified
two census tracts (6065043517 and 6065043507) considered to be EJ Communities
(Figure EJ-1). The methodology is described in more detail in the Existing Conditions
Report, which was prepared in 2019. Subsequent to this analysis, CalEnviroScreen was
updated to Version 4.0 (October 2021). Using Version 4.0, it appears that the
environmental context of the two census tracts identified above is improving. This EJ
Element supports continued improvements for areas identified as EJ Communities as
well as neighborhoods throughout the City, as a whole.
Organization of Element
The EJ Element will address each of the topics below as they relate to San Jacinto. The
goals and policies of this element are organized around the following topics:
• Pollution Exposure and Air Quality
• Access to Public Facilities
• Healthy Food Access
• Safe and Sanitary Homes
• Physical Activity
• Civic Engagement
• Improvement and Programs
Contents:
+ Pollution
Exposure and Air
Quality
+ Access to Public
Facilities
+ Healthy Food
Access
+ Safe and Sanitary
Homes
+ Physical Activity
+ Civic
Engagement
+ Improvement and
Programs
EJ
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POLLUTION EXPOSURE AND AIR QUALITY
Land use and development patterns that reduce pollution exposure and enhance air
quality, especially in environmental justice communities.
Pollution exposure occurs when people come into direct contact with air, food, water, and soil
contaminants and is often the result of incompatible land uses sited adjacent to each other. Sensitive
populations (such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems) and sensitive
land uses (such as schools, day cares and hospitals) are the most susceptible to pollution exposure.
Environmental Justice Communities are often disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution
exposure. Pollution can come from many sources including storage tanks leaking hazardous chemicals
into soil and groundwater, agricultural land uses applying pesticides, mobile sources such as vehicles
emitting exhaust, and stationary sources such as diesel engines emitting exhaust.
EJ-1 Policies
EJ-1.1 Emission Sources. Encourage existing sources of emissions to use feasible measures to
minimize air quality impacts in Environmental Justice Communities and avoid new sources of
significant emissions in these communities as feasible.
EJ-1.2 Green Industry. Attract non-polluting industry and green technology companies to the City.
Other Related Policies:
ED-3.2 Higher Intensity Development
ED-4.3 Mixed-Use
LU-1.1 Land Use Pattern
LU-1.3 Balancing Jobs and Housing
LU-2.2 Infill Development
LU-3.3 Industrial Areas
LU-3.4 Environmental Compatibility
LU-3.6 Agricultural Compatibility
LU-4.1 Use Configuration.
M-1.4 Truck Routes
M-6.1 Vehicle Miles Traveled
M-6.4 New Development
PS-4.2 Cleanup Sites
PS-4.4 Transportation
PS-4.5 Household Hazardous Waste
PS-4.6 Proposed Facilities
PS-4.7 Emergency Response
PS-6.1 Noise Exposure
PS-6.2 Noise Mitigation
PS-6.3 Acoustical Studies
PS-7.4 Air Pollution
PS-7.11 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RM-2.2 Groundwater Management
RM-2.5 Stormwater
RM-2.6 Septic Systems
RM-4.4 Transportation Options
RM-4.6 Sustainable Development
RM-4.7 Sensitive Receptors
RM-4.8 Mitigation
RM-4.10 GHG Reduction
RM-5.1 San Jacinto Power
RM-5.3 Renewable Energy
RM-10.3 Hazardous Waste
RM-10.4 Source Reduction and Recycling Efforts
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EJ-1 Actions
Goal EJ-1 is implemented through the following actions:
• LU-3a
• LU-3c
• LU-3d
• LU-3e
• PS-4a
• PS-4b
• PS-4c
• PS-4d
• PS-4e
• PS-4f
• PS-4g
• PS-6d
• RM-4b
• RM-4c
• RM-4n
• RM-4o
• RM-10a
• RM-10c
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ACCESS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public facilities and services that are equitably distributed throughout the City of San
Jacinto and are available to residents of Environmental Justice Communities.
The adequate provision of public facilities is a critical component to the current and future prosperity of a
community. Under state law (SB 1000), “public facilities” is an umbrella term that includes “public
improvements, public services, and community amenities”. This covers a wide spectrum of publicly
provided uses and services including infrastructure, school facilities, parks, and transportation and
emergency services. These amenities and services act to improve the health, safety, and well-being of a
community by either enhancing the public sphere or providing services that are available to every resident.
Insufficient public facilities can have significant impacts to the health and quality of life of residents, and
historically, EJ Communities have struggled with insufficient access to public facilities and substandard
amenities more than other communities.
EJ-2 Policies
Convenient Access. Consider the ease of accessibility of public facilities in relation to
Environmental Justice Communities during the review and evaluation of public facility
expansion, replacement, and construction.
Prioritize Resources. Apply resources to meet parks, recreation, and open space needs in
underserved areas of the City that have a demonstrably greater need for these amenities.
Other Related Policies:
LU-1.5 Public Services for Quality of Life
LU-1.6 Gathering Spaces
LU-2.1 Plan for New Development
LU-5.4 Gathering Places
M-2.4 Public Transit
PS-5.1 Emergency Response Services
PS-5.10 CPTED
RM-6.1 Provision of Police and Fire Services
RM-7.1 Regional Cooperation
RM-7.2 Service Area
RM-7.3 New Facilities
RM-7.4 Parkland Dedication
RM-7.5 Maintenance
RM-7.6 Safety
RM-7.8 Joint Use Facilities
RM-7.9 Open Space in Nonresidential Development
RM-9.3 Fair Share
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EJ-2 Actions
Goal EJ-2 is implemented through the following actions:
• ED-2b
• ED-7b
• M-2d
• PS-5d
• PS-5e
• RM-6a
• RM-6f
• RM-7a
• RM-7c
• RM-7e
• RM-7f
• RM-7g
• RM-8c
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HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
Healthy food and nutritional choices are accessible for all community members.
Food plays a critical role in the health of a community. Therefore, it is essential that all residents have
access to food that is healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate. EJ Communities may face constraints
related to accessibility to nutritional food, and this lack of accessibility has a direct impact on personal
health and well-being. Food access is not only associated with the physical accessibility of affordable and
culturally appropriate food, but also with food security, defined as access by all people at all times to
enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes the availability of nutritionally adequate and
safe foods as well as the ability to acquire foods.
EJ-3 Policies
EJ-3.1 Incentivize Healthy Food Supply. Encourage retailers to improve the quality and selection of
healthy foods and nutritional information and to stock fresh and healthy food at affordable
prices by providing incentive programs, technical assistance, or other services.
EJ-3.2 Access to Healthy Food. Strive to locate healthy food establishments so that all residences
are within walking distance (quarter to a half-mile) of a healthy food store or a store with
healthy options, where feasible and appropriate.
EJ-3.3 Options for Healthy Food. Prioritize healthy food supplies in economic development efforts
and encourage the establishment and operation of farmers’ markets, farm stands, ethnic
markets, mobile health food markets, and convenience/corner stores that sell healthy foods
including fresh produce.
EJ-3.4 Farmers Markets. Support existing farmers markets and support the location of new farmers
markets near Environmental Justice Communities wherever feasible.
EJ-3.5 Coordinate with Schools. Work schools serving students of all ages to encourage healthy
food options being available and more accessible than unhealthy food options.
EJ-3.6 Senior Meals Program. Continue to support the senior meals program.
EJ-3 Actions
Goal EJ-3 is implemented through the following actions:
EJ-3a Set an example in City facilities and at City-sponsored events by providing healthy food and
beverage options, which may include snack bars, vending machines, and food and
beverages served at meetings and events.
EJ-3b Coordinate with local markets, restaurants, and food recovery organizations to donate
surplus food to residents in need.
EJ-3c Prepare and distribute information on the benefits of healthy eating and on the availability of
food assistance programs.
EJ-3d Work with local organizations and community groups to provide free or reduced cost
lunches after the school year ends.
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SAFE AND SANITARY HOMES
Healthy living conditions for all residents, particularly those in Environmental Justice
Communities.
The housing conditions of homes in a community have direct health implications for those who live in the
homes. Many residents in EJ Communities live in dwellings that were built before standards and
regulations were established to ensure that new homes are free from pollutants such as lead and asbestos.
The proportion of older homes in EJ Communities are usually higher than in non-environmental justice
areas and thus residents in EJ Communities are disproportionately exposed to these health threats. Older
housing often has other problems such as poor ventilation, which leads to uncomfortable indoor
temperatures and mold-producing moisture, and pest and vermin infestation.
Overcrowded housing is another issue that affects the safety and cleanliness of homes. Overcrowding is
typically measured by determining the persons-per-room in a dwelling unit, with more than one person
per room considered overcrowded.
Lastly, housing affordability also influences whether homes in a community are safe and sanitary. When a
tenant or homeowner spends more than 30 percent of their income toward housing (including utilities),
they are generally considered to be cost-burdened. When a household is cost-burdened, there is less
money for housing maintenance or other needs such as healthcare and healthy food.
EJ-4 Policies
EJ-4.1 Code Enforcement. Focus code enforcement efforts in Environmental Justice Communities
to improve unsafe and unsanitary conditions, focusing on overcrowding, illegal garage
conversions, illegal home businesses, unpermitted plumbing and electrical, property
maintenance, trash and dumping, and graffiti.
EJ-4.2 Lead-Based Paint. Raise awareness about the risks associated with lead-based paint and
other housing hazards, including by distributing information about remediation of lead and
best practices to reduce and eliminate other housing hazards.
EJ-4.3 Indoor Air Quality. Encourage measures to reduce indoor air quality impacts (e.g., air filtration
systems, kitchen range hood exhaust fans, low-VOC paint and carpet) for new developments.
EJ-4.4 Absentee Owner Outreach. Conduct periodic absentee owner outreach in Environmental
Justice Communities to inform owners of their legal requirements to maintain and upkeep their
rental properties.
EJ-4.5 Tenant Rights. Distribute information with City newsletters and/or other periodical
publications about protecting tenant rights, so they are not penalized for reporting or living in
a dwelling unit that does not meet health and safety standards.
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Other Related Policies:
HP-1.1 Existing Housing Stock
HP-1.2 Rehabilitating and Preservation
HP-3.1 Affordable Housing
HP-3.3 Attractive and Safe Housing
LU-5.10 Property Maintenance
LU-5.11 Older Neighborhoods and Businesses
EJ-4 Actions
Goal EJ-4 is implemented through the following actions:
• Housing Program 1
• Housing Program 2
• Housing Program 3
• Housing Program 4
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Land use and development patterns that encourage physical activity and improve
multimodal access and connectivity to employment, shopping, services, schools,
parks, and other destinations.
Physical activity is a large contributor to the physical and mental health of San Jacinto residents. Physically
active people tend to live longer and have lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression,
and some cancers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). Physical activity is promoted by
the built-environment by providing places that encourage walking, biking, and other forms of exercise.
These places include parks, open space, trails, urban green spaces, areas with robust tree canopies, and
active transportation networks. If a community has facilities that promote physical activity, community
members are more likely to be physically active within that community.
EJ-5 Policies
EJ-5.1 Eliminate Barriers. Update the Development Code to eliminate any barriers to facilitating the
development of complete neighborhoods with access to retail and recreation resources within
walking distance of homes.
EJ-5.2 Accessibility. Endeavour to provide parks that are easily accessible to the surrounding
neighborhood and beyond, and are as barrier-free as possible, particularly for those with
limited mobility.
EJ-5.3 Physical Activity. Promote physical activity programs and education including, but not limited
to, programs offered by the Landscape, Lighting and Park Districts and encourage residents
to regularly participate in physical activity and active lifestyles.
EJ-5.4 Partnerships. Form partnerships with non-profit organizations, healthcare organizations, and
regional governmental agencies to foster and participate in efforts promoting healthy lifestyles,
physical activity, and positive health outcomes.
Other Related Policies:
ED-4.5 Walkable
LU-4.4 Pedestrian Design
LU-5.8 Streetscapes
M-1.5 Transportation Improvements for All Users
M-1.7 Safe Routes to Schools
M-3.1 Complete Streets
M-3.2 Multimodal Facilities
M-3.3 Multimodal Connectivity
M-4.1 Trails Master Plan
M-4.2 Active Transportation Network
M-4.4 Trail Connectivity
M-4.5 Support Facilities
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EJ-5 Actions
Goal EJ-5 is implemented through the following actions:
• M-1b
• M-1d
• M-3a
• M-3b
• M-3c
• M-4a
• M-4b
• M-4c
• M-4d
• RM-4i
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Accessible and culturally appropriate opportunities for all people regardless of race,
color, national origin, or income to engage in the decision-making process.
Civic or community engagement is an important goal across all local planning and decision-making
processes. It can help foster a strong sense of place within a neighborhood and can deepen the investment
of stakeholders in working toward neighborhood improvements. Environmental Justice issues will be more
effectively identified and resolved if accessible and culturally appropriate opportunities to engage in local
decision-making are created for low-income, minority, and linguistically isolated stakeholders. Effective
civic engagement not only provides the City with an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with the
community, but provides for sound investment in better decision-making by ensuring decisions are
informed by community needs and aspirations.
EJ-6 Policies
EJ-6.1 Equitable Civic Engagement. Support an equitable and comprehensive approach to civic
engagement and public outreach on all aspects of City governance and delivery of services.
EJ-6.2 Community Events. Promote, sponsor, and support a variety of community events to
strengthen social cohesion and the overall identity of the City.
EJ-6.3 City Information. Distribute City information in Environmental Justice Communities, such as
numbers to call for code enforcement, programs offered through the City, housing needs, and
general City information.
EJ-6.4 Partnerships. Partner with and support the efforts of any community-based organizations or
non-profits that focus on programs and activities for the Environmental Justice Communities.
Other Related Policies:
RM-4.12 Public Engagement
RM-7.11 Community Support
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EJ-6 Actions
Goal EJ-6 is implemented through the following actions:
EJ-6a Promote meaningful cross-cultural participation in local planning and decision-making
processes by:
a. Providing City-sponsored material in multiple languages.
b. Organizing outreach events and conducting surveys directly to specific demographic
groups.
c. Partnering with community-based organizations that have relationships, trust, and
cultural competency with target communities to conduct outreach for local initiatives
and issues.
d. Tailoring activities and the venues where they take place to accommodate the cultural
preferences of different racial/ethnic groups.
EJ-6b Make meetings and other public engagement forums accessible to a wide range of residents
and encourage greater attendance by:
a. Ensuring any materials are distributed far enough in advance of meetings to allow
sufficient time for review and comment.
b. Using communication methods that convey complex or technical information in an easily
understandable manner.
c. Facilitating meetings using diverse methods that can engage all participants and can
appeal to multiple styles of learning.
d. Focusing on methods to effectively engage younger residents.
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IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAMS
Improvements and programs address the needs of environmental justice communities.
An important feature of the Environmental Justice Element is that it prioritizes projects and investments
that directly benefit EJ Communities. Environmental justice communities typically have special needs that
arise from past geographic and procedural inequities. This requires taking special actions that will improve
existing conditions in EJ Communities. Many of these actions will not be applicable across the entire
Planning Area, but will be applicable only to EJ communities due to their special circumstances.
EJ-7 Policies
EJ-7.1 Prioritize Spending. Where possible, prioritize spending of funds for air quality and other
environmental improvements, public infrastructure improvements, recreation, and community
programming in Environmental Justice Communities, and make fiscal decisions based on this
priority.
EJ-7.2 Grant Funding. Seek grants that will specifically help with the issues in Environmental Justice
Communities such as safe housing, air quality and environmental concerns, increased tree
coverage, recreational resources, and other issues.
EJ-7.3 Coordination. Coordinate with relevant utility providers to provide adequate and appropriate
levels of service and promote the maintenance of water, sewer, stormwater, and electrical
facilities serving Environmental Justice Communities.
Other Related Policies:
ED-1.2 Incentives and Services
ED-1.3 Business Investment
ED-7.5 Funding
HP-1.4 Continued and New Investments
HP-3.4 Incentives For Housing Development
LU-5.9 Public and Private Investment
M-7.1 Funding Sources
M-7.2 New Developments
M-7.4 Regional Funding
RM-7.10 Parkland Funding
RM-9.1 Public Facility Plans
RM-9.2 Capital Improvements
RM-9.4 Prioritization
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EJ-7 Actions
Goal EJ-7 is implemented through the following actions:
• ED-3b
• ED-3c
• Housing Program 10
• Housing Program 12
• LU-5e
• M-7a
• RM-7d
• RM-9a
• RM-9b
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Housing
The City of San Jacinto is required by State Housing Law (Government Code Section
65583) to have an adopted Housing Element as part of its General Plan. State Housing
Law requires that a “housing element shall consist of an identification and analysis of
existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified
objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation,
improvement, and development of housing. The housing element shall identify adequate
sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, and mobile homes, and
shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic
segments of the community.” In addition, the Housing Element is updated on a regular
8-year cycle, as required by State Housing Law. The San Jacinto City Council adopted
the 2021-2029 San Jacinto Housing Element on February 2, 2022.
The Housing Element is a part of Envision San Jacinto but provided under separate
cover. Amending the Housing Element is subject to the same provisions as amendments
to other Elements of the City’s General Plan (see the Introduction for further information).
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