Description

A comprehensive community visioning program – to identify the community’s vision of Carlsbad’s future.

Timing

Initiated in 2008; completed in January 2010

Result

The Carlsbad Community Vision, which identifies the most important core values for the future, and provides the guiding principles for Envision Carlsbad Phase Two (comprehensive update to the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance).The Carlsbad Community Vision represents the input received through the Envision Carlsbad citywide survey, community workshops, and stakeholder interviews.

Description

Additional community outreach and technical work focused on updating city policies and regulations (i.e., General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance) to implement the community’s vision

Timing

To be initiated in early 2010 (a more specific schedule and timing will be determined for Phase 2 after the completion of Phase 1)

Result

Phase Two will result in:

• An updated General Plan with goals, objectives, and policies that reflect the community’s vision for Carlsbad’s future (next 20 to 30 years)
• An updated Local Coastal Program (LCP) that is consistent with the General Plan and Coastal Act
• An updated Zoning Ordinance that implements the updated policies of the General Plan and LCP.

City staff responsible for managing the Envision Carlsbad project can be reached through the Community and Economic Development Department at 760-602-2710.

•  Lead Consultant Team - Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners

Several additional consultants — with specialization in disciplines such as public facilitation, transportation, and environmental issues — may be added to the consultant team in Phase Two, as needed.