Resolution No. 2688 - East Valley General Plan (i)

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1 Table 3 shows population trends and projections for each of the six Planning Areas. Projections were based on a slightly declining family size, a rising life expectancy, and a relatively level vacancy factor averaged over the next 20 years. Also taken into consideration were the projected land use characteristics of the area, whether planned for urban, open or industrial uses. Of the total increase of 246,000 persons between 1965 and 1985, the highest percentage increase will be in Planning District #6, the aYucaipa Valley area, where a growth rate of about 6% yearly is expected to occur. 0 By 1985, Planning Area #3, the San Bernardino-Devore area, will be V approaching population saturation in almost every Census Tract. The 'm relatively small growth rate in the area is due to the fact that O many Census Tracts will have reached optimum density in residential land use. Planning Area #2, the Colton-Grand Terrace region, will experience a small annual growth rate because a large segment of the area is projected to be in industrial uses by 1985. Planning Areas #1 and #4 will each more than double in population in the next 20 years, maintaining an average annual growth rate of near 10 4%. The greatest numerical increase will occur in Planning Area #5. The present population of 50,400 will rise to 119,400 by 1985, an increase 69,000 persons. 4. THE GENERAL PLAN Land use allocations as shown on the proposed General Plan are listed in Table 4. Nearly one-half of the total area is proposed for urban uses. Eleven percent is in the industrial and urban services category. The Plan proposes the preservation of agricultural lands in the East Highlands and Redlands area. These lands will not be needed for urban uses by 1985 and intrusion of urban uses into these areas should be discouraged. Approximately 6% of the total area is recom- mended for agriculture. Conservation and open space will account for 35% of the total area. The broad wash areas traversing the Valley and the mountainous areas to the north and east are included in this classification. Special uses such as the California State College Campus, the Verdemont Boys Ranch, Patton State Hospital and the National Orange Show grounds account for approximately 1% of the total area. Projections to 1985 indicate that of the total areas shown on the Plan, 67% of the urban area will be utilized ; approximately three- fourths of the industrial and urban services area will be in use.. - 3 -