Stakeholder Group & Community Planning Group Meetings

Five stakeholder groups representing Land Development, the Building Industry Association (BIA),Environmental Coalition, Labor Union, and Farm Bureau, along with several Community Planning Groups are receiving updates on the Sustainable Land Use Framework.

The presentation slides and the one-pager these groups received can be found on the right in the "Key Dates & Milestones" section as well as included below.

Link to the Presentation

One-Pager:


Raw text from the one-pager is copied below for translation purposes


The Sustainable Land Use Framework

What is the Sustainable Land Use Framework?
The Sustainable Land Use Framework (Framework) strives to identify where and how development can occur sustainably and equitably and provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to address the housing crisis, transportation, human health and equity, economic prosperity, climate, the natural environment, and natural hazards such as wildfire.

Focus Areas, Goals, and Objectives
The Framework’s Focus Areas and the drafted Goals & Objectives were created in collaboration with the community, County departments, and other stakeholders. The Goals & Objectives are under review and may change prior to being finalized and shared with the Board of Supervisors in summer 2024.

Focus Areas (bolded) & Draft Goal Draft Objectives

Housing

Accessible, Inclusive, and Sustainable Housing
  • Increase the Availability and Affordability of Housing
  • Increase Mixed-Income Housing and Communities
  • Create Sustainable and Resilient Housing
  • Reduce Regulatory and Municipal Service Barriers to Sustainable Housing
  • Protect Against Displacement

Transportation

Equitable, Sustainable Transportation Options
  • Increase Rural Accessibility to Decarbonized Modes of Transportation.
  • Facilitate Sustainable and Complete Community Development.
  • Increase Efficient and Accessible Active Transportation (e.g., walking, biking, rolling)
  • Increase Connectivity and Development Within and Between Transportation-Efficient Areas

Human Health & Equity

Equitable, Inclusive, & Adaptable Planning
  • Provide Equal Access to Decision-Making Processes
  • Ensure Shelter is Available to All
  • Protect and Improve Accessibility to Basic Human Needs (e.g., healthy air, water, food)
  • Expand and Enhance Community Amenities to Increase Cultural Cohesion (e.g., parks, community centers, community gardens)
  • Preserve Historic and Cultural Communities to Deter Displacement
  • Streamline Accessibility to Quality Goods and Services

Economic Strength

Environmentally Sustainable Local Business Growth and Employment
  • Increase and Encourage Green Economic Opportunities
  • Preserve Agricultural and Working Lands and Associated Workforce Opportunities
  • Incentivize Locally Owned Businesses and Local Commercial Areas to Serve Communities
  • Promote Circular Economies and Efficient Use of Resources

Natural Environment

Sustainably Functional Natural Environments
  • Protect, Restore, and Enhance the Function of the Natural Environment
  • Ensure Equitable and Sustainable Access to Natural Spaces and Resources
  • Create and Maintain Space for Connected Natural Networks and Diverse Habitats
  • Integrate Innovative and/or Nature-Based Infrastructure Into Urban and Built Environments

Natural Hazards

Wildfire & Hazard Resiliency
  • Assess Natural Hazards (e.g., wildfire, heat, flood) and Develop Strategies to Reduce Risk
  • Integrate Nature-Based and Innovative Solutions to Reduce Vulnerabilities and Exposure to Hazards
  • Ensure Development is Informed by Potential Hazards
  • Build Resilience with Communities in Hazard Areas

Climate

Climate Mitigation & Adaptation
  • Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Human Activities
  • Promote Sustainable Living
  • Advance Transition to Efficient and Renewable Energy
  • Create Communities that are Adaptable and Resilient to the Impacts of Climate Change
  • Expand Carbon Capture and Storage


Framework Timeline

2023 2024 2025
Sustainable Land Use Principles (Sustainability Principles) Focus Areas, Goals, and Objectives
 Approaches, Mechanisms,
and Options

Board of Supervisors - Preliminary Approval of Sustainability Principles

Completed March 2023

Board of Supervisors - Informational

Upcoming - Summer 2024

Board of Supervisors - Selection of Options and Implementation Mechanisms

Pending Recommendation

Note: Dates and details are subject to change


Questions? Email Julie Marlett at JulieK.Marlett@sdcounty.ca.gov

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