R-073-16 Approving an Amendment to City's General Plan Land Use Map Changing General Plan Land Use Designation

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City of Colton Downtown Design Manual Initial Study/Environmental Checklist 3  Increase infill and compact development  Provide incentives for development of affordable housing (moderate to very low income categories)  Encourage a mix of uses, pedestrian linkages and public facilities that encourage walking, bicycle mobility, and use of transit (Omnitrans BRT and local routes)  Establish design criteria that will guide development and redevelopment to facilitate a unique and attractive downtown identity that respects Colton’s historic heritage  Create innovative incentives to meet the objectives of the grant to develop opportunities for sustainable development pattern. 1.5 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS 1.5.1 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE The Colton Downtown Design Manual is a companion document to complement the Downtown Development Code, prepared to establish an achievable vision, shape future development, and implement an action plan for Downtown Colton. It provides a framework with which to shape future private development and public improvements based on Colton’s community values and vision; expand the local economy; house new residents of all income levels; create community gathering and recreational places; and address relationships between land use, transportation, and the environment. The ultimate goal is to create a vibrant and lively downtown that will serve the needs of the community and create a destination to attract visitors. 1.5.2 DOWNTOWN DESIGN MANUAL The Design Manual is intended to be used by property owners, design professionals, developers, city staff, and review bodies to provide a clear set of guidelines serving as a mutual footing for developing design concepts and evaluating quality of design. It is separated into six chapters, summarized below. 1. Introduction Provides an overview and purpose, describes the area affected, states who the intended users are, outlines the organization and content, describes how the Design Manual is intended to be used, and provides summaries of how the manual relates to other planning documents. 2. Vision and Planning Principles Provides a history of public input received in developing the Design Manual, lists the planning principles established from community outreach efforts, and includes a vision poster paired with descriptions of the community’s vision that guided the development of the Design Manual. 3. Urban Form and Design Guidelines Addresses elements of design for specific land uses, including Downtown Colton Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, Single-Family Residential, and Valley Boulevard Corridor. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines that apply to all land uses are provided. This chapter is intended to be used by those planning and reviewing future development projects in the Design Manual area.