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The City of Campbell
General
Plan
Adopted November 6, 2001
Land Use and Transportation Element Update Adopted August 19,
2014 Housing Element Adopted February 17, 2015
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan Amended November 5, 2019
Downtown Development Plan Amended February 18, 2020
NOCA Plan Amended March 2, 2021
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan Amended August 2, 2022
The City of Campbell
General
Plan
Adopted November 6, 2001
Land Use and Transportation Element Update Adopted August 19, 2014
Housing Element Adopted February 17, 2015
The City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, California 95008-1423
(408) 866-2140
www.cityofcampbell.com
www.cityofcampbell.com
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Acknowledgments
CITY COUNCIL
Matthew Dean, Mayor Robert S. Doherty (former)
Jeanette Watson, Vice Mayor Daniel E. Furtado
Donald R. Burr Jane P. Kennedy
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tom Francois, Chair Bradway Jones
Joseph D. Hernandez, Vice Chair Felicia Leonard
Bob Alderete Mel Lindstrom (former)
George P. Doorley Dennis Lowe (former)
Elizabeth Gibbons
GENERAL PLAN TASK FORCE
Jeanette Watson, Chair Don Hebard
Matthew Dean, Vice Chair Barbara Johnson
Linda Andrianos Andrew Kotowski (through May 1999)
Don Burr Lisa McIntyre
Barbara Conant Laura Taylor Moore
Elizabeth Gibbons Harry Oberhelman
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Susan E. Blake, Chair Joanna Herz (former)
Trish Forsman, Vice Chair David Larson
David McParland Laura Taylor Moore
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
Kurt Arends, Chair Lisa McIntyre
Patrick Kirk, Vice Chair Mike Miramontes
Joan Goldstein James E. Rusnak (former)
Art Ring
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Jean LaDuc, Chair Brian D. Christensen
David T. Cripe, Vice Chair Tim Mason
Linda Andrianos Alan G. Lowder
Rita Buxbaum (former) Todd William Zeman
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Betty Olsen, Chair Geoff I. Bradley
Steven Robert Aufdermauer Micky Lutz
David W. Wirth
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CITY STAFF
Bernard Strojny, City Manager
William Seligmann, City Attorney
Anne Bybee, City Clerk
Community Development Department
Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
Steve Piasecki, AICP, Community Development Director (former)
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
Tim Haley, Associate Planner
Darcy Smith, Planner II
Katrina Rice Schmidt, Planner II (former)
Stephanie Willsey, Planner I
Kristi Bascom, Planner I (former)
Aki Irani, Planner I (former)
Bill Bruckart, Building Official
Corinne Shinn, Planning Secretary
Public Works Department
Robert Kass, Public Works Director
Lynn Penoyer, Land Development Manager
Bill Helms, Land Development Manager (former)
Matthew Jue, P.E., Traffic Engineer
Michelle Quinney, P.E., City Engineer
Other Departments
Claudia Cauthorn, Recreation/Community Services Director
Gretchen Conner, Finance Director
David Gullo, Police Chief
Linda Klemczak, Community Center Manager
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview ............................................................................................ I-1
Regional Location ....................................................................................................... I-1
Campbell: A Capsule History .................................................................................... I-1
The City of Campbell’s Vision ................................................................................... I-2
Strategic Planning ................................................................................................. I-3
Community Survey ............................................................................................... I-3
General Plan Purpose .................................................................................................. I-4
Campbell General Plan: Visionary and Realistic................................................. I-4
Need for General Plan Update .................................................................................... I-4
Amendments to the General Plan ............................................................................... I-5
Periodic Review .................................................................................................... I-5
General Plan Requirements ......................................................................................... I-5
Correspondence to Required Elements ................................................................. I-6
Documents that Implement the General Plan ............................................................. I-7
Zoning Code.......................................................................................................... I-7
Special Area and Redevelopment Plans ............................................................... I-7
Subdivision Code .................................................................................................. I-7
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan .................................................... I-8
Conditional Approval for Development ............................................................... I-8
Streetscape Standards............................................................................................ I-8
Design Guidelines ................................................................................................. I-9
Regional Transportation Plans .............................................................................. I-9
Countywide Deficiency Plan ................................................................................ I-9
Environmental Documents .................................................................................... I-9
General Plan Preparation Process ............................................................................. I-10
Task Force ........................................................................................................... I-10
General Plan Organization ........................................................................................ I-10
Chapter Organization .......................................................................................... I-10
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General Plan Themes .......................................................................................... I-11
General Plan Structure ........................................................................................ I-11
Policy Numbering System .................................................................................. I-12
Land Use and Transportation ................................................................................ LUT-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................... LUT-1
Population ............................................................................................................ LUT-2
Land Use .............................................................................................................. LUT-3
The Land Use Diagram .................................................................................. LUT-4
Land Use Categories ...................................................................................... LUT-6
Transportation .................................................................................................... LUT-12
Pedestrian Mobility ...................................................................................... LUT-14
Bicycle Mobility .......................................................................................... LUT-15
Public Transit ............................................................................................... LUT-16
Roadway Maintenance ................................................................................. LUT-19
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program ...................................... LUT-19
Street Lighting ............................................................................................. LUT-19
Parking ......................................................................................................... LUT-19
Traffic Volumes ........................................................................................... LUT-20
Community Design ............................................................................................ LUT-23
Priority Development Area .......................................................................... LUT-25
Neighborhoods ............................................................................................. LUT-25
Gateways / City Boundaries......................................................................... LUT-28
Street Appearance and Public Improvements .............................................. LUT-29
Historic and Cultural Resources .................................................................. LUT-30
Land Use Compatibility ............................................................................... LUT-30
Amenities, Open Space and Community Linkages ..................................... LUT-31
Access to Development ................................................................................ LUT-31
Building and Site Design ............................................................................. LUT-32
Pedestrian Friendly Development ................................................................ LUT-32
Building Placement at Intersections ............................................................. LUT-32
Parking Areas ............................................................................................... LUT-32
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Lot Consolidation......................................................................................... LUT-32
Area Plans and Special Project Areas ................................................................ LUT-33
Pruneyard/Creekside Commercial District .................................................. LUT-33
North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA) ........................................................... LUT-34
South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA)............................................................ LUT-34
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) .......................................... LUT-34
Campbell Redevelopment Area ................................................................... LUT-35
Downtown .................................................................................................... LUT-35
Downtown Neighborhoods .......................................................................... LUT-35
Goals, Policies, and Strategies ........................................................................... LUT-40
Land Use and Transportation ....................................................................... LUT-40
Community Design ...................................................................................... LUT-48
Area Plans and Special Project Areas .......................................................... LUT-65
Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities................................................................ OSP-1
Overview ............................................................................................................... OSP-1
Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities ........................................................ OSP-3
Open Space, Park Land and Recreation Facilities Inventory ......................... OSP-3
Regional Open Spaces, Parks and Recreation Facilities ................................. OSP-3
County Park Lands .......................................................................................... OSP-3
Santa Clara Valley Water District Groundwater Recharge Facilities ............. OSP-3
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority .................................................... OSP-4
City Facilities .................................................................................................. OSP-5
School Open Space and Recreation Facilities .............................................. OSP-13
Privately Owned Open Space and Recreation Facilities ............................... OSP-14
Distribution of Parks and Open Space In City Neighborhoods .................... OSP-15
Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities Standard ................................ OSP-19
1990 Open Space Element and Current Plans .................................................... OSP-23
Open Space Implementation Plan ................................................................. OSP-23
Park Improvement Implementation Plan ...................................................... OSP-24
Park and Open Space Funding ...................................................................... OSP-24
Non-City Funds ............................................................................................. OSP-24
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Public Facilities ................................................................................................... OSP-25
City Hall ........................................................................................................ OSP-25
Special Facilities ........................................................................................... OSP-25
Library Facilities ........................................................................................... OSP-25
Public Schools ..................................................................................................... OSP-25
Sewer, Storm Drainage and Wastewater ............................................................ OSP-26
Storm Drainage ............................................................................................. OSP-27
Goals, Policies, and Strategies ............................................................................ OSP-29
Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities ................................................ OSP-29
Public Facilities and Services ....................................................................... OSP-37
Public Schools ............................................................................................... OSP-39
Sewer, Storm Drainage and Wastewater ...................................................... OSP-39
Health and Safety ........................................................................................................ HS-1
Emergency Preparedness ........................................................................................ HS-1
Critical Facilities ............................................................................................... HS-3
Public Safety ........................................................................................................... HS-3
Police................................................................................................................. HS-3
Fire and Emergency Services ............................................................................ HS-3
Geologic and Seismic Hazards ............................................................................... HS-4
Fire Hazards .......................................................................................................... HS-15
Flooding ................................................................................................................ HS-15
Aircraft Overflight ................................................................................................ HS-16
Hazardous Materials and Waste ............................................................................ HS-17
Goals, Policies and strategies ................................................................................ HS-20
Emergency Preparedness ................................................................................ HS-20
Public Safety ................................................................................................... HS-22
Geologic and Seismic Hazards ....................................................................... HS-24
Fire Safety ....................................................................................................... HS-26
Flooding .......................................................................................................... HS-27
Aircraft Overflight .......................................................................................... HS-27
Hazardous Materials and Waste ...................................................................... HS-28
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Conservation And Natural Resources ....................................................................CNR-1
Historic Resources ............................................................................................... CNR-1
Biological Resources ........................................................................................... CNR-2
Water Resources .................................................................................................. CNR-2
Water Supply ................................................................................................. CNR-3
Water Conservation ....................................................................................... CNR-5
Water Demand ............................................................................................... CNR-5
Water Recycling ............................................................................................. CNR-6
Water Quality ................................................................................................. CNR-6
Waste Management And Recycling ..................................................................... CNR-6
Solid Waste .................................................................................................... CNR-7
Noise .................................................................................................................... CNR-7
Air Quality ......................................................................................................... CNR-11
Goals, Policies And Strategies ........................................................................... CNR-14
Historic Resources ....................................................................................... CNR-14
Biological Resources ................................................................................... CNR-15
Water Resources .......................................................................................... CNR-16
Waste Management And Recycling ............................................................. CNR-18
Noise ............................................................................................................ CNR-20
Air Quality ................................................................................................... CNR-22
Housing .......................................................................................................................... H-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................... H-1
Community Context ............................................................................................ H-1
Relationship to the General Plan ......................................................................... H-2
Role of Housing Element .................................................................................... H-3
Organization of the Housing Element ................................................................. H-4
Public Participation ............................................................................................. H-4
Data Sources ....................................................................................................... H-6
Housing Needs Summary ......................................................................................... H-7
Introduction ......................................................................................................... H-7
Existing Housing Needs ...................................................................................... H-7
Housing Availability ..................................................................................... H-8
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Housing Affordability ................................................................................... H-8
Housing Adequacy ........................................................................................ H-9
Special Needs Groups ................................................................................... H-9
Sustainable Community Strategy & Future Housing Needs ............................. H-10
Accomplishments in Previous Housing Element Cycle ................................... H-12
Housing Resources.................................................................................................. H-15
Introduction ....................................................................................................... H-15
General Plan ...................................................................................................... H-15
General Plan Policies and Strategies ........................................................... H-15
Minimum Residential Density .................................................................... H-17
Zoning Ordinance Provisions ........................................................................... H-17
Residential Densities ................................................................................... H-17
Secondary Dwelling Units .......................................................................... H-18
Sites for Special Needs Housing ................................................................. H-18
Mixed-Use Development ............................................................................ H-18
Housing Opportunity Site Inventory ................................................................. H-19
Housing Opportunity Site Availability ....................................................... H-19
Housing Opportunity Site Areas ................................................................. H-19
Housing Opportunity Site Adequacy .......................................................... H-21
Housing Opportunity Site Affordability ..................................................... H-22
Availability of Public Facilities and Services ................................................... H-24
Financial Resources .......................................................................................... H-24
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds ............................. H-24
Section 8 Rental Assistance ........................................................................ H-24
Housing Trust Fund of Silicon Valley ........................................................ H-25
One-Time Housing Program Funds ............................................................ H-25
Administrative Resources ................................................................................. H-27
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County ................................................... H-27
Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley .................................... H-28
Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition (MPHC) ................................................ H-28
Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley .......................................................... H-28
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley ........................................................... H-28
San Andreas Regional Center ..................................................................... H-29
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Senior Housing Solutions ........................................................................... H-29
Opportunities for Energy Conservation ............................................................ H-29
Energy Conservation Programs Offered through State and Federal
Government................................................................................................. H-29
Energy Conservation Programs Offered through Local Utilities ............... H-31
Housing Plan ........................................................................................................... H-33
Introduction ....................................................................................................... H-33
Goals, Policies, and Programs .......................................................................... H-34
Extremely Low Income Households ................................................................. H-47
Implementation Program .................................................................................. H-47
Appendicies ...........................................................................................................................
Appendix A1: Area Plans and Special Project Areas ............................................. A1-1
North of Campbell Avenue Area (NOCA) ....................................................... A1-1
South of Campbell Avenue Area (SOCA) ........................................................ A1-3
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) ............................................. A1-11
Downtown Development Policies......................................................................... A1
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards ...................................................................... A2-1
Appendix B: Relationship of the City of Campbell General Plan Land Use Categories
with Zoning Categories ..............................................................................................B-1
2015-2023 Housing Element Technical Appendices Report
Appendix A: Housing Needs Assessment ......................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Housing Constraints .......................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Housing Accomplishments.............................................................C-1
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites ...................................................... D-1
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation .................................................... E-1
Glossary
Glossary .................................................................................................................... G-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
Introduction
Figure I-1: Regional Location Map ...................................................................... I-1
Land Use and Transportation Element
Figure LUT-1a: Total Existing Building Floor Area by Land Use ............... LUT-5
Figure LUT-1b: Total Projected Building Floor Area by Land Use at Full
Buildout of the General Plan.......................................................................... LUT-5
Figure LUT-2: Land Use Diagram ................................................................ LUT-7
Figure LUT-3: Roadway Classification Diagram ........................................ LUT-17
Figure LUT-4: Bicycle System .................................................................... LUT-21
Figure LUT-5: Campbell Community Form Diagram ................................. LUT-24
Figure LUT-6: Campbell Neighborhoods .................................................... LUT-26
Figure LUT-7: Gateways ............................................................................ LUT-28
Figure LUT-8: Campbell Special Project Areas .......................................... LUT-38
Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities
Figure OSP-1: Regional Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities .......... OSP-7
Figure OSP-2: City of Campbell Open Space, Parks and
Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................... OSP-11
Figure OSP-3: School Open Space, Recreational Facilities and
District Boundaries ....................................................................................... OSP-15
Figure OSP-4: Half-mile Radius for Open Space, Parks
and Recreational Facilities ............................................................................ OSP-19
Health and Safety
Figure HS-1: Shaking Intensity of a Peninsula-Golden Gate San Andreas Quake
Magnitude 7.2 ................................................................................................... HS-7
Figure HS-2: Shaking Intensity of a Southern Hayward Earthquake Magnitude 6.9
........................................................................................................................... HS-7
Figure HS-3: San Francisco Bay Region Earthquake Probability .................... HS-9
Figure HS-4: Faults Within and Near the City of Campbell ......................... HS-11
Figure HS-5: City of Campbell Spectral Diagram .......................................... HS-12
Figure HS-6: 100-year Flood Zones ............................................................... HS-19
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Conservation and Natural Resources
Figure CNR-1: Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply Diagram .. CNR-4
Figure CNR-2: Traffic Related Noise Conditions Under General Plan Buildout .....
...................................................................................................................... CNR-10
Housing
Figure H-1 Potential Housing Sites .................................................................. H-20
LIST OF TABLES
Introduction
Table I-1: Correspondence Between Required Elements and Campbell General
Plan Elements ........................................................................................................ I-6
Land Use and Transportation
Table LUT-1: Historic and Projected Population .......................................... LUT-3
Table LUT-2: General Plan Buildout Projections for Non-Residential Floor Space
........................................................................................................................ LUT-3
Table LUT-3: Roadway Classifications...................................................... LUT-13
Table LUT-4: Land Use Acreage by Neighborhood ................................... LUT-27
Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities Element
Table OSP-1: Existing Regional Open Space, Parks
and Recreation Facilities ................................................................................. OSP-4
Table OSP-2: City-owned Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities ..... OSP-10
Table OSP-3: School Open Space and Recreation Facilities ........................ OSP-14
Table OSP-4: Privately Owned Open Space and Recreation Facilities ........ OSP-14
Table OSP-5: Park and School Usable Open Space and Recreation
Facilities by Neighborhood ........................................................................... OSP-17
Table OSP-6: Existing Improved and Unimproved Usable Open Space,
Park and Recreation Facility Acreage Per Thousand Residents ................... OSP-18
Table OSP-7: Buildout Open Space Demand ............................................... OSP-21
Table OSP-8: Current Capital Improvement Plan Park Projects, 2000-07 ... OSP-22
Table OSP-9: Sewer Connection Distribution by Jurisdiction ..................... OSP-24
Health and Safety
Table HS-1: Probability of At Least One Magnitude 6.7 or Greater Earthquake
Before 2030 ....................................................................................................... HS-5
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Table HS-2: Relationships Between Peak Ground Acceleration, Peak
Ground Velocity and Modified Mercalli Intensity in the City of Campbell ... HS-13
Table HS-3: Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, 1990 ..................................... HS-14
Table HS-4: Dam Failure Hazards .................................................................. HS-16
Conservation and Natural Resources
Table CNR-1: Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply Sources ..... CNR-3
Table CNR-2: General Plan Update Noise Contours .................................... CNR-8
Table CNR-3: San Jose Air Pollutant Summary. 1997-1999, 4th Street
Monitoring Station ....................................................................................... CNR-12
Housing
Table H-1 Existing Housing Needs .................................................................... H-7
Table H-2 Summary of Housing Element Program Implementation ............... H-13
Table H-3 Summary of Quantified Objectives ................................................. H-14
Table H-4 City of Campbell between 2015 to 2023 ......................................... H-12
Table H-5 Land Use Categories Permitting Residential Use ............................ H-17
Table H-6 Opportunity Site Area Summary ..................................................... H-22
Table H-7 Opportunity Site Housing Unit Affordability .................................. H-23
Table H-8 Financial Resources Available for Housing Activities .................... H-25
Table H-9 Housing Implementation Programs Summary ................................ H-47
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Figure I-1: Regional Location Map
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REGIONAL LOCATION
Nestled in the midst of Silicon Valley, Campbell has retained the charm of yesteryear
while embracing the future. Unique historic buildings rest comfortably alongside
efficient high-tech structures, successfully blending tradition with progress. Residents
enjoy beautiful natural surroundings, well maintained parks and trails and proximity to
work environments – all within the atmosphere of a small, friendly town.
For those who choose to
live or work in Campbell,
the advantages abound.
Chief among them is its
central location. With
easy access to most of the
valley’s major freeways,
this charming city offers
the best of all worlds to its
residential and business
communities.
As shown in Figure I-1,
the City of Campbell is
located approximately 50
miles south of San
Francisco in Santa Clara
County, one of the nine
Counties that make up the
region known as the San
Francisco Bay Area. The
City occupies over six
square miles of relatively
flat land that slopes
gently toward the south end of the San Francisco Bay. Campbell is bounded on the north,
east and west by the City of San Jose and on the south by the Town of Los Gatos. A
small portion of Campbell’s southwestern boundary is adjacent to the City of Saratoga.
The residents of Campbell have views of the Sierra Azules to the east and Santa Cruz
Mountains to the southwest.
CAMPBELL: A CAPSULE HISTORY
The City of Campbell takes its name from Benjamin Campbell, an early landowner,
rancher and farmer of the area. From 1885 to 1888, Benjamin Campbell served as the
first Postmaster from his home, which was located on Campbell Avenue between what is
today First and Second Streets. On his land was the “flag stop” on the railroad from
Santa Clara to Santa Cruz. In 1886, several buildings were constructed on the Campbell
property including a train depot known as “Campbell Station” and a town hall for social
gatherings. In 1888, the first residential lot in the first subdivision of Campbell’s
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property was sold. Campbell had a fire department and newspaper by 1895, grammar
school by 1888, and a high school by 1900.
Campbell’s ideal location in the Santa Clara Valley, dubbed the “Valley of Heart’s
Delight” because of its rich agricultural soils, made it a home to many of the world’s
largest fruit drying grounds and some of the finest canneries. Campbell became known
as the “Orchard City” in the very beginning of its history as most of the land within the
area was devoted to agricultural use, primarily orchards. In 1887, the first use of the land
for industrial purposes was the development of one of the largest drying grounds in the
world. The drying grounds had been built adjacent to the tracks south of the depot. The
dried crops included prunes, apricots, plums and apples.
John Colpitts Ainsley founded the J.C. Ainsley Packing Company in Campbell, which
was one of the finest canneries in California. The packing company was a vital part of
the Campbell community, which operated from 1893 until 1933 when Mr. Ainsley sold
the cannery to the Drew Canning Company. Other big company names in Campbell’s
fruit canning and drying business include the George A. Fleming Company, Frank
Buxton’s Fruit Drying Works, George E. Hyde and Company, The Orchard City Canning
Company, Campbell Horticultural Association, Campbell Fruit Growers’ Union,
Campbell Farmers Union Packing Company and the California Prune and Apricot
Growers Association that marketed fruit under the famous brand name of Sunsweet. 1
By the time the city was incorporated, on March 28, 1952, there was a well-established
downtown center and many of the orchards, which gave Campbell its “Orchard City”
nickname, were being replaced by housing, commerce and industry. Today, agriculture
is practically non-existent as an industry in Campbell. Campbell prides itself for being a
well-balanced community in the center of booming “Silicon Valley.” It has a variety of
housing options and has many technology firms and professional offices, providing
Campbell with a balance of housing and jobs.
Campbell is a General Law City with a five-member Council including a rotating
Mayor’s position.
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL’S VISION
The development of the City of Campbell’s Community Vision Statement was an
important outcome from the City’s Strategic Planning process and the Community
Satisfaction Survey. A vision articulates a destination toward which the City should aim
and a future that, in important ways, is more desirable than the present. The Vision
Statement has been paramount in the development of Campbell’s General Plan Goals,
Objectives and Strategies.
1 Jeanette Watson, Campbell the Orchard City, 1989.
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The Campbell Vision
Campbell will remain a
friendly community and
develop a stronger sense of
identity, characterized by
the active involvement of its
citizens and businesses in
all aspects of community
life.
It will be a safer, more well-
balanced small town with
connected neighborhoods
set in an attractive and
comfortable environment.
Campbell City government
will be increasingly fiscally
self-reliant, provide more
effective basic municipal
services and foster regional
cooperation and local
partnerships.
Strategic Planning
In 1993 and 1994, the City of Campbell
went through a coordinated planning
process that examined the state of the
community in terms of seven strategic
planning elements: Land Use, Financial
Health, Transportation, Public Safety,
Community Services/Recreation, Open
Space/Cultural/Historical and
Environmental Programs (The Community
Participation Element was added in 1999).
The City identified a community vision and
established long-term strategic goals and
objectives. Throughout the process,
members of the City’s advisory
commissions and boards participated with
other community members to provide input
at every stage of strategic planning efforts.
The results of the strategic planning
process provided a clearly articulated
“blueprint” of the future desired by the
Campbell community and a guide for the
General Plan update. The Strategic Plan is
reviewed annually. The long-term vision,
goals and objectives have remained
relevant and meaningful and have required
only minor modification.
Community Survey
In 1997, a community satisfaction survey
was conducted as a means to give decision
makers an indication of residents’ thoughts,
issues and concerns regarding the City of
Campbell. Researchers found that 90% of
respondents were satisfied with the job the
City of Campbell was doing to provide
City services. Police, fire and emergency
medical services were ranked highest in
importance among the selection of City
services included in the survey. Almost two-thirds of respondents noted “small
community,” “good location,” or “quiet” when identifying the best thing about living in
Campbell. “Traffic” was the most frequent response to the question regarding the worst
thing about living in Campbell, being cited by 18% of respondents. Notably, 26% of
respondents did not find a “worst thing” about living in Campbell.
A second Community Satisfaction Survey was conducted in the Fall of 1999. The results
of the survey did not vary significantly from the earlier one.
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GENERAL PLAN PURPOSE
The purpose of a city’s General Plan is to guide decisions regarding physical growth and
development, provision of public services and facilities, and conservation and
enhancement of natural resources. Therefore, Campbell’s General Plan:
• Outlines a vision of long-range physical and economic development and
resource conservation that reflects the aspirations of the community;
• Provides strategies that will allow this vision to be accomplished;
• Establishes a foundation upon which the City Council and Commissions can
base policy decisions and a basis for judging whether specific development
proposals and public projects are in harmony with community desires;
• Allows City departments, other public agencies, and private developers to
design projects that will enhance the character of the community, preserve and
enhance critical environmental resources, and minimize hazards;
• Provides the basis for establishing and setting priorities for detailed plans and
implementing programs, such as the Zoning Ordinance, specific plans, and the
Capital Improvement Program; and
• Addresses the issue of land availability to meet the City’s economic
development objectives, the need for housing in the community, and State law
requirements for Campbell to accept its “fair share” of the regional housing
needs.
Campbell General Plan: Visionary and Realistic
The General Plan sets a vision for the city, but it is not merely a compendium of ideas
and wish lists. Broad objectives such as “quality of life” and “community character” are
meaningful only when translated into tangible, feasible actions. Thus, while each
element of the General Plan articulates long-term goals, it also includes action-oriented
policies that outline concrete and achievable steps to attain these goals. The General Plan
is comprehensive and long-range in scope. It will be used on an on-going basis, because
many City regulations, requirements, and actions are required by State law to be
consistent with the General Plan. Since the Plan is general, there will be circumstances
and instances when detailed studies are necessary before policies can be implemented.
NEED FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
General plans typically look out 20 years in the future and are revised every five to ten
years. Most of the City’s General Plan Elements were adopted ten years ago or more.
Campbell’s first General Plan was adopted in 1960 and revised in 1968. Revised Land
Use and Circulation Elements were adopted in 1983 and were amended in 1990, 1991
and 1993. Conservation and Scenic Highways Elements were adopted in 1972. In 1975,
the Seismic, Safety and Noise Elements were adopted. The Air Quality Element was
adopted in 1987, the Open Space Element was adopted in 1990 and the latest Housing
Element was adopted in 1992. Although the community vision and goals for Campbell
haven’t changed significantly since the adoption of the first General Plan, some fine-
tuning must be made to reflect current population, community conditions and State
requirements.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
As the City’s guide for development, the General Plan is the heart of the planning
process. It is intended to be a living document and, as such, will be subject to more site-
specific and comprehensive amendments over time. Amendments also may be needed
from time to time to conform to State or Federal law passed after adoption, and to
eliminate or modify policies that may become obsolete or unrealistic due to changed
conditions (such as completion of a task or project, development of a site, or adoption of
an ordinance or plan). State law limits the number of times a jurisdiction can amend its
general plan. Generally, no jurisdiction can amend any mandatory element of its general
plan more than four times in one year, although each amendment may include more than
one change to the general plan. This restriction, however, does not apply to amendments
to:
• Optional elements
• Allow development of affordable housing; or
• Comply with a court decision
Periodic Review
The City will undertake a periodic review of the General Plan, to determine how well the
General Plan has performed, that is, whether policies related to development and
conservation have been effective. This review will include:
• Analysis of the effectiveness of implementation strategies initiated to carry
out the General Plan; and
• Review of growth trends since General Plan adoption
As part of the review, a target date for a comprehensive update of the General Plan will
be established. A report summarizing City staff’s findings and recommendations will be
circulated for public comment and then presented to the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission will review the report and make a recommendation to the City
Council. The Planning commission and the City Council also will hear comments on the
report at duly noticed public hearings.
GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
State law requires each California City and county to prepare a general plan. A general
plan is defined as a “comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development
of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries, which in the planning agency’s
judgment, bears relation to its planning.” State requirements call for general plans that
“comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the
adopting agency.”
While they allow considerable flexibility, State planning laws do establish some
requirements for the issues that general plans must address. The California Government
code establishes both the content of general plans and rules for their adoption and
subsequent amendment. Together, State law and judicial decisions establish three overall
guidelines for general plans.
• The general plan must be comprehensive. This requirement has two aspects.
First, the general plan must be geographically comprehensive. That is, it must
apply throughout the entire incorporated area and it should include other areas
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that the City determines are relevant to its planning. Second, the general plan
must address the full range of issues that affects the city’s physical
development.
• The general plan must be internally consistent. This requirement means that
the general plan must fully integrate its separate parts and relate them to each
other without conflict. “Horizontal” consistency applies as much to figures
and diagrams as to the general plan text. It also applies to data and analysis as
well as policies. All adopted portions of the general plan, whether required by
State law or not, have equal legal weight. None may supersede another, so the
general plan must resolve conflicts among the provisions of each element.
• The general plan must be long-range. Because anticipated development will
affect the city and the people who live or work there for years to come, State
law requires every general plan to take a long-term perspective.
Correspondence to Required Elements
The General Plan includes the seven elements required by State law – Land Use,
Circulation, Open Space, Conservation, Safety, Noise, and Housing. The required Land
Use and Circulation Elements have been combined into the Land Use and Transportation
Element and the Noise Element has been integrated into the Conservation and Natural
Resources Element. Table I-1 shows how the Campbell General Plan elements
correspond to State required elements.
Table I-1: Correspondence Between Required Elements and Campbell General
Plan Elements
Required Element Campbell General Plan Element
Land Use Land Use and Transportation
Circulation Land Use and Transportation
Open Space Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities
Conservation Conservation and Natural Resources
Safety Health and Safety
Noise Conservation and Natural Resources
Housing Housing
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DOCUMENTS THAT IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN
There are many documents that support and implement the goals and policies of the
General Plan. Ordinances and documents the City must update or prepare upon adoption
of the General Plan include:
Zoning Code
Land uses indicated on the General Plan Land Use Map are implemented by regulations
found in the Zoning chapter of the Municipal Code (Title 21). To clarify the relationship
between these two documents, the term General Plan is used for the policy document
that is basically conceptual, providing the broad framework for land uses within the City.
The term Zoning Code refers to organized and codified legal regulations that are very
specific and detailed. Zoning provides a legal mechanism for local government
regulation of the land uses described in the General Plan Land Use Map.
In addition to providing specific regulations related to minimum lot size, building
heights, setbacks, lot coverage, etc., for each zoning district, the Zoning Code also lists
the uses that would be acceptable or could be considered in each district, as well as those
that would be considered unacceptable. For some uses, further regulations are
established. For example, floor area ratios (FARs) have been established in the C-3 Zone
and residential zones in the San Tomas Area to respond to specific concerns about land
use intensity in these districts. Zoning regulations designate the process to be used when
a permit must be applied for in order to consider approval of a particular land use in a
district. A table illustrating the relationship of the Campbell General Plan land use
categories with zoning categories is located in Appendix B.
Special Area and Redevelopment Plans
The City approved several major land use plans, which include the North of Campbell
Avenue (NOCA) Plan, The South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA) Plan, the Downtown
Neighborhoods Plan and the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP). The City
has established a redevelopment project area for the downtown area with an extended
area to the southeast. In redevelopment areas, the property tax increment from new
development is reinvested into the redevelopment area, whether through public
improvements, economic development strategies, or other measures. All of these plans
oversee the redevelopment, or more extensive development, of their respective planning
areas. These plans act as powerful tools for implementing the goals and policies of the
General Plan through the regulation of density, height and other design standards. Each
of the plans listed above can be found in Appendix A.
Subdivision Code
A subdivision is any division of land for the purpose of sale, lease or finance. The State
of California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410) regulates subdivisions
throughout the state. The goals of the Subdivision Map Act are as follows:
• To encourage orderly community development by providing for the regulation
and control of the design and improvement of a subdivision with proper
consideration of its relationship to adjoining areas.
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• To ensure that areas within the subdivision that are dedicated for public purposes
will be properly improved by the subdivider so that they will not become an
undue burden on the community.
• To protect the public and individual transferees from fraud and exploitation.
The Map Act allows cities some flexibility in the processing of subdivisions. Campbell
controls this process through the subdivision regulations in the Municipal Code (Title
20). These regulations ensure that minimum requirements are adopted for the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare; and that the subdivision includes adequate
community improvements, municipal services and other public facilities. Campbell’s
subdivision provisions support the Subdivision Map Act and, in so doing, also support
implementation of the City’s General Plan.
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Within Campbell, the General Plan serves as the foundation of the entire City’s planning
and budgetary actions and it forms the basis of the Capital Budget. The City’s Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) is both a short and long-range plan for acquisition, improvement
and/or renovation of City assets. The first year of the CIP is adopted with the Operating
Budget and appropriations are approved only for the first year. The remaining six years
of the seven-year CIP function as a project planning and budgeting tool. The CIP is not a
static document and while the “out years” are important for planning purposes, the CIP is
reviewed and updated each year. City goals and priorities evolve, or are fine tuned, and
financing assumptions change over time. These changes result in modifications to the
City’s CIP, such as adjustments to the timing of particular projects or removal from the
CIP, if a funding source cannot reasonably be identified or if City priorities have
changed.
Conditional Approval for Development
The City’s development requirements for some developments are approved subject to
“conditions of approval.” Such conditions apply to projects whether or not they require
environmental review per the California Environmental Quality Act. Typical conditions
of approval for a development application may include the installation of street
improvements and trees. The requirements must be in direct proportion to the type and
amount of development.
Streetscape Standards
Campbell’s community image is created in large part by the major image streets that pass
through the city. The streets, including Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue, Winchester
Boulevard, and the commercial portion of West Campbell Avenue near the San Tomas
Expressway interchange, are wide commercial avenues with varying streetscape
treatments and building setbacks. These streets give Campbell much of its character, and
some of its strongest elements of community form, and delineate many of its districts.
The Streetscape Standards were developed in 1993 to ensure consistency in the
streetscape treatment on these major streets. The “streetscape” refers to the land directly
adjacent to the street in both private and public ownership. The Standards establish the
required design and materials for sidewalks, trees and landscaping.
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Design Guidelines
The City of Campbell has Design Guidelines for Single Family Homes, for Low-Medium
Density Residential Projects and for new development in the San Tomas Area. The City
developed these documents to improve the overall image and aesthetic quality of
Campbell. Used in conjunction with the Zoning Code, the Design Guidelines help guide
and inform the public about the desired site and building design in Campbell. Drawn
from the goals and policies of the General Plan, the Design Guidelines serve as effective
tools to direct site and building design issues.
Regional Transportation Plans
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is the designated Congestion
Management Agency (CMA) in Santa Clara County. The VTA produces two planning
documents that affect the implementation of Campbell’s General Plan. The Congestion
Management Program (CMP) is a biennial document that sets performance standards for
regional roadway, transit and other transportation modes. The CMP also contains
requirements for promoting alternative transportation uses consistent with air pollution
control measures. In addition to the CMP, the VTA has a long-term planning document,
which is updated about every three to four years: the VTP2020 Plan is the VTA’s most
recent version of this planning document. The CMP and VTP2020 Plans serve as tools
for maintaining service levels and initiating capital improvements for major roadways
and transit, supporting the City’s General Plan goals.
Countywide Deficiency Plan
Local agencies are not able to affect large-scale improvements on freeways, expressways
and state roadways that are not owned or controlled by them. This situation led to State
legislation that Congestion Management Agencies prepare Countywide Deficiency Plans
for such regionally controlled facilities. Part of the legislation defines deficiency
planning and includes the identification of ways to address local impacts on regional
transportation systems. Deficiency planning will allow development to continue to occur
while addressing, on a larger scale, regional impacts. The VTA, acting as the Congestion
Management Agency, has identified needed capital improvements and the funding for
these improvements over time.
Environmental Documents
New and existing developments and uses are subject to Federal, State and local standards
and requirements for protecting the environment. Requirements and standards for clean
air, clean water, noise and solid waste are outlined in the Conservation and Natural
Resources Element of the City of Campbell’s General Plan. Sites or uses that have the
potential for more serious and immediate environmental impacts, such as hazardous
materials spills, are required by law under the “Tanner Act” to comply with emergency
planning programs and requirements. These requirements are outlined in the Health and
Safety Element of the City of Campbell General Plan.
CEQA is the acronym for the California Environmental Quality Act. It encourages the
protection of all aspects of the physical environment. The CEQA review process
analyzes proposed developments for their potential impacts on the physical environment.
CEQA requires identification of mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate negative
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The Task Force provided direction to staff in the idea formation and
production of the General Plan.
impacts. For example, some traffic mitigation measures may require the construction of
new streets or turn-lane improvements, while other measures may mandate bicycle
facilities or trip reduction programs. The most common traffic mitigation measures
require improvements to roadways and intersections to reduce congestion and traffic
delays.
GENERAL PLAN PREPARATION PROCESS
Task Force
In 1998 the City Council
authorized an update of
the Campbell General
Plan and appointed an
11-member task force to
help develop the
revisions. The Task
Force was comprised of
two City Council
members and two
members from each of
the City’s boards and
commissions, as well as
active members of the
community at large.
Many members of the
Task Force have been
active community
members for many years,
and provided insight to
Campbell’s issues and
history. The Task Force
met approximately once
a month for a two-year
period to discuss a wide
variety of issues.
In addition to the Task Force, Campbell’s General Plan was developed through a
cooperative effort among citizens, the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the Historic Preservation Board, the Civic Improvement
Commission and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
GENERAL PLAN ORGANIZATION
Chapter Organization
The City of Campbell General Plan is organized into the following chapters:
1. Introduction and Overview. This includes General Plan vision and themes,
State requirements, and requirements for General Plan monitoring, review and
amendments.
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2. Land Use and Transportation. This Element provides the physical
framework for development and circulation in the City. It establishes policies
related to the location and intensity of new development, citywide land use
policies, future street and bikeway improvements, and addresses alternative
transportation modes and parking.
3. Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities. This Element outlines policies
and standards relating to regional and local open space, parks and recreational
facilities, and public facilities, including schools, water and wastewater.
4. Health and Safety. This Element addresses the risks posed by seismic and
geologic hazards, flooding, as well as other topics, including hazardous
materials, and emergency management.
5. Conservation and Natural Resources. This Element outlines policies
relating to water quality, air quality, noise and historic and archaeological
resources.
6. Housing. This Element focuses on housing availability and affordability
according to State requirements.
General Plan Themes
Several themes for the General Plan were identified and considered by the General Plan
Task Force, based on a recent community satisfaction survey and the strategic planning
process. These themes form the basis of goals and policies throughout each chapter of
the document.
• A safe, clean, comfortable and healthy environment
• A physically connected and involved community with a strong sense of
identity
• Attractive residential neighborhoods and business districts
• Friendly, small-town atmosphere
• Fiscally self-reliant City government with effective basic municipal services
General Plan Structure
Each element of the General Plan is introduced by brief background information that
establishes the policy context. This background material is neither a comprehensive
statement of existing conditions nor does it contain any adopted policy, except where
specifically stated otherwise. This background information is followed by goals and
policies:
• Goals. Goals are general statements of values or aspirations held by the
community. Because goal statements are general in nature they tend to have
broad community support, and are not typically controversial.
• Policies. Policies are more precise expressions regarding how a particular
goal will be interpreted or implemented.
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• Strategies: Strategies are an action, activity or program carried out in response
to an adopted policy to achieve a specific goal.
Policy Numbering System
Policies in the General Plan are organized using a two-part numbering system that is
intended to give each goal and policy a distinct, easily referenced number. The first part
refers to the element, and the second refers to the specific goal or policy. The first part is
represented by the abbreviated initials of the element (such as LUT for Land Use and
Transportation). For the second part, goals are represented by a number and policies by a
secondary number. Thus, the first goal in the Health and Safety Element is HS-1, the
first policy is HS-1.1, and the first strategy is HS-1.1a.
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Land Use and Transportation
INTRODUCTION
Campbell has an ideal layout, with a traditional Downtown in the heart of the city, a
natural creekside trail used by pedestrians and bicyclists both recreationally and for
commuting, a beautiful collection of parks, a community center on a historic campus, a
mix of housing types and a variety of shopping facilities that are accessible to
neighborhoods and employment centers. Campbell enjoys a nearly perfect balance
between the number of jobs and workers within its borders. Campbell’s attractive living
environment is enhanced by its central location in the Bay Area, and extensive regional
transportation network including the Vasona Light Rail. Regional mobility is important
because Campbell’s location affords residents, visitors and employers convenient access
to all parts of the Silicon Valley and the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas. Several
freeways serve Campbell for regional mobility including: Highway 17 (which is the
southern extension of Interstate 880), Highway 85 to the south and Interstate 280 to the
north. These highways provide excellent north-south and east-west regional automobile
access. Campbell has only a few arterials throughout the City to handle peak hour traffic.
Difficulties arise as some commuters use residential streets during peak commuter
periods in efforts to bypass freeway or arterial traffic.
The Land Use and Transportation Element outlines the community’s aspirations and
vision for maintaining the ideal layout of the physical environment, while integrating new
development sensibly into the existing fabric of the community. The function and
physical appearance of streets and buildings within Campbell shapes the image of the city
and reflects its community pride and values. The Land Use and Transportation Element
identifies goals, policies and strategies that define preferred land uses and development
standards that will enhance the function and physical appearance of the community,
accentuate Campbell’s traditional small town environment and provide greater
accessibility and mobility through a multi-modal circulation system that is balanced, safe,
convenient, and available to all users including pedestrians, bicyclists, those with
disabilities, and transit users within and between Campbell’s neighborhoods and
community facilities.
The goals, strategies and policies encourage well-landscaped, attractive and functional
development, connected through a network of transportation alternatives that tie the
community together, ideally resulting in an overall reduction of automobile traffic,
carbon emissions and land use conflicts. The goals and policies are intended to promote
and implement alternative transportation options while ensuring that appropriate levels of
automobile traffic occur on the streets for which they were designed; and that traffic
resulting from commercial and industrial development does not adversely infringe upon
residential neighborhoods.
The Land Use and Transportation Element also encourages integration of traffic calming
techniques in areas not intended for faster through traffic. At the same time, this Element
seeks to enhance mobility by working with neighboring cities and the Valley
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Transportation Authority to implement and operate facilities of regional significance,
such as arterials and expressways as well as regional public transit. The Element
identifies goals and policies that will enhance Campbell as a quality place to live, work
and play.
The Land Use and Transportation goals and policies harmonize with the community
vision and community goals, which are to encourage a safe, clean, comfortable and
healthy environment; a physically connected and involved community with a strong
sense of identity; attractive residential neighborhoods and business districts; a friendly,
small-town atmosphere; and a fiscally self-reliant City government with effective basic
municipal services.
The Land Use and Transportation Element lays out a vision of the distribution, location,
and intensity of all land uses, and the transportation network for moving people, goods
and services within the city – not just what they are now, but what they will be in the
future. This Element satisfies the State requirement for both the Land Use and
Circulation Elements. The Land Use and Transportation Element will focus on:
• Population characteristics
• Land Use (Land Use Diagram, Land Use Categories)
• Transportation (Roadways, roadway maintenance, the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program, Complete Streets policies and practices, Street Lighting,
Parking, Traffic Volumes, Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation, Public Transit,
and disabled access)
• Community Design (Neighborhoods, Gateways/Boundaries, Streets and Public
Improvements, Historic and Cultural Resources, Land Use Compatibility,
Amenities, Open Space and Community Linkages, Access to Development, and
Building and Site Design)
• Area Plans (Pruneyard/Creekside Commercial District, North of Campbell
Avenue, South of Campbell Avenue, San Tomas Area Neighborhood, Campbell
Redevelopment Area, Downtown, Downtown Neighborhoods)
• Goals, Policies, and Strategies(Regional, City-Wide and Neighborhoods)
POPULATION
Campbell’s population has grown steadily over the past three decades. When Campbell
incorporated in 1952, the population was approximately 7,800. By 1970, the City’s
population doubled. During the early 1980s, the City annexed land in the San Tomas
neighborhood, and by the 1990 U.S. Census, the population count for the City of
Campbell was 36,048. The 2000 U.S. Census population count is 38,138.
The proposed General Plan at buildout would accommodate a population level of
approximately 41,825, or 9.7 percent over 2000 levels, as shown in Table LUT-1:
Historic and Projected Population. This population increase would be generated from the
potential increase of 1,600 housing units, concentrated mainly on mixed-use
redevelopment sites along light rail transit corridors and infill development.
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Table LUT-1:
Historic and Projected Population
1980 1990 2000 20201
Population 26,910 36,048 38,138 41,946
Percent Increase 34% 5.8% 10 %
1. Assuming the development of 1,600 housing units at 2.38 persons per household by 2020.
The population could vary depending on the actual number of persons per household.
Source: U.S. Census, California Department of Finance.
Non-residential building space in Campbell will increase nine percent from an estimated
10.2 million square feet to nearly 11.2 million square feet, as shown in Table LUT-2:
General Plan Buildout Projections for Non-Residential Floor Space. This results from
application of average assumed densities and floor area ratios (shown in Appendix B) to
vacant sites and areas with potential redevelopment/intensification opportunities.
Table LUT-2:
General Plan Buildout Projections for Non-Residential Floor Space
Land Use Existing (sq. ft.) Projected Net New Building Area
at General Plan Buildout (sq. ft.)
Total (sq. ft.)
Auto-related 413,011 (115,223) 297,788
Retail/Restaurant/Hotel 2,813,528 167,392 2,980,920
Industrial 2,529,444 (64,888) 2,464,556
Prof. Office 3,002,303 986,924 3,989,227
Parking Structures 419,500 - 419,500
Quasi-Public 1,058,072 (34,116) 1,023,956
Total 10,235,857 940,089 11,175,946
The time at which full development (“buildout”) will occur is not specified in or
anticipated by the Plan; Therefore, the levels of “buildout population” may be reached in
a 15-25 year period. Designation of a site for a certain use does not necessarily mean that
the site will be built/redeveloped with the designated use over the next 8-10 years, the
horizon of the Plan.
LAND USE
Campbell is a predominantly built-out community. Many believe there is little room for
growth or change in the physical environment due to the scarcity of vacant land.
However, land use is dynamic and change is constant from within and without. Guiding
change in an effort to maintain the quality of life in Campbell is a challenge. In making
land use decisions, the City’s decision makers must consider which land uses will best
serve the public interest, while allowing property owners reasonable property use.
Maintaining this balance has always been a primary function of land use planning.
Land for the development of homes has become scarce within the City. As a result of
increasing demand for homes in the City and the Santa Clara Valley as a whole, the City
is feeling the pressure to develop the maximum number of units on each site. The
character of some neighborhoods has been affected by this intensification trend, and as a
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result, the land use category of some neighborhoods has been changed to a lower density
to reflect the existing housing types. Conversely, some neighborhoods have been
identified as areas where density can increase due to factors such as proximity to light-
rail. In those areas the land use category on the General Plan Diagram has intensified.
As the City has limited resources in terms of vacant land, there are no plans to locate
solid and liquid waste disposal, including hazardous waste facilities, within the City of
Campbell boundaries. The City participates with Santa Clara County and the cities
within Santa Clara County to site solid and hazardous waste facilities in appropriate
locations where they will not pose nuisance and health threats to the population, and
where the potential for groundwater contamination and air pollution is minimized. See
the Health and Safety Element and the Conservation and Natural Resources Element for
more information.
Some land within the City of Campbell is located in special flood hazard areas. The land
adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek, San Tomas Aquino Creek and Smith Creek may be
designated as “Areas of 100-year flood” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
In areas with flood potential, the City ensures that new construction meets State and local
standards for construction as mandated by the Uniform Building Code. For more
information on Flooding, see the Health and Safety Element.
The Land Use Diagram
Campbell’s General Plan Land Use and Transportation Diagram is a graphic
representation of the policies set forth in the Land Use and Transportation Element. The
Diagram has the following major land use categories:
• Residential
• Industrial
• Commercial/Office
• Public/Government Facilities
• Mixed-use and Special Planning Areas
Each of these categories is divided into subcategories, based on density and land use type.
The various land use categories are applied to geographic land areas within the
community, to indicate which land uses the City believes will be the most appropriate at
that location.
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Figure LUT-1a: Total Existing Building Floor Area by Land Use
Industrial
25%
Prof. Office
30%
Public/Semi-
Public
10%
Auto-related
4%Retail/
Restaurant/
Hotel
27%
Parking
Structures
4%
Figure LUT-1b: Total Projected Building Floor Area by Land Use
at Full Buildout of the General Plan
Industrial
22%
Prof. Office
35%
Public/Semi-
Public
9%
Auto-related
3%Retail/
Restaurant/
Hotel
27%
Parking
Structures
4%
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Land Use Categories
Residential Development
The quality and livability of existing residential neighborhoods are often intangible
elements, but they are important to community life. The General Plan focuses on
enhancing neighborhood character, attracting quality development and providing
opportunities for neighborhood interaction. The compatibility of residential development
is determined by such factors as housing density, lot size, lot configuration, building scale
and type, and building design. It is a goal of the City to maintain a variety of residential
land use options. The various residential designations are as follows:
Low-Density Residential (Less than 3.5 units per gross acre): Development at
this density is most often in the form of single-family detached homes on large
lots (typically 10,000 square-foot lots or larger). The allowable density of less
than 3.5 units per acre results in a population of approximately one to nine
persons per acre.
Low-Density Residential (Less than 4.5 units per gross acre): This designation
also provides for detached single-family homes on larger lots (typically 8,000 to
9,000 square- foot lots). The allowable density of less than 4.5 units per acre
results in a population of approximately one to 11 persons per acre.
Low-Density Residential (Less than six units per gross acre): This designation
provides for detached single-family homes (on lots that are typically 6,000 square
feet). The allowable density of less than 6 units per acre results in a population of
approximately one to 15 people per acre.
Low-Medium Density Residential: The low-medium density residential category
permits a range of 6 to 13 dwelling units per gross acre. Developments at this
density consist generally of duplexes, small apartment buildings, and small lot
single-family detached homes when the PD (Planned Development) Zoning
Designation is utilized. The allowable density of 6-13 units per acre results in a
population of approximately 15 to 32 persons per acre.
Medium Density Residential: The medium density residential classification on the
land use plan permits a range of 14 to 20 units per gross acre, which results in a
population of approximately 35 to 49 persons per acre. Historically, new
development at this density has been in the form of apartments, condominiums
and townhouses.
High Density Residential: The high density residential category permits from 21
to 27 units per gross acre. Developments at this density consist generally of
apartments and condominiums, and similar types of residential uses. The
allowable density of 21 to 27 units per acre results in a population of
approximately 52 to 67 persons per acre.
Mobile Home Park: The Mobile Home Park category was created to discourage
the conversion of several functioning mobile home parks to other uses, since
mobile home parks have traditionally provided low-to-moderate income housing
for Campbell residents. The allowable density is 6 to 13 units per gross acre,
which results in a population of approximately 15 to 32 persons per acre.
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Commercial Development
Commercial designations have a broad range of uses. Retail and service business,
professional offices, banks, restaurants, and similar types of uses are allowed in
commercial zones. Floor Area Ratios (FARs) in Commercial designations vary by
Special Project Area. Special Project Areas are discussed beginning on page LUT-32.
The visual quality of commercial streets is enhanced when buildings form a street-wall,
by extending them along the street. Through good design, commercial building
placement and scale can enhance the image of the community. Visual quality is also
improved through appropriate and complementary building scale, which means the
relationship of new development to existing buildings.
In Campbell there are four commercial designations as follows:
Central Commercial: The Central Commercial designation is used for the heart of
Campbell including parts of Campbell and Winchester Avenues in Downtown
Campbell. This area is intended to provide shopping, services and entertainment
within a pedestrian oriented, urban environment. Building forms in this
designation edge the street and should include retail commercial uses on the
ground floor with either office or residential uses on the second and third floors.
For more information on the Downtown area, refer to the Downtown Area Plan in
Appendix A.
General Commercial: This category permits commercial uses that need exposure
to high volumes of automobile traffic or access to transit corridors. Most of the
land in Campbell that is designated for General Commercial is located along both
sides of Bascom and Hamilton Avenues and parts of Winchester Boulevard.
Commercial development in these areas is highly visible, hence the placement and
scale of buildings is especially important to the community image.
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The building forms should typically frame the street, with parking lots either behind or
under the building. Auto related uses, such as auto repair, are not allowed to locate in the
General Commercial areas.
Neighborhood Commercial: The Neighborhood Commercial category is designed
to encourage the location of commercial uses at major intersections in residential
areas. Neighborhood Commercial uses accommodate small-scale, lower intensity
commercial and office uses that provide goods and services to the adjacent
residential neighborhood and are accessible by automobile, bicycle, transit, and
by foot. Neighborhood Commercial areas should be designed to encourage
convenient pedestrian and bicycle travel to and from surrounding neighborhoods.
The architecture of the buildings should be compatible to the neighborhood.
Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, laundries and personal services are
examples of neighborhood commercial uses.
Professional Office: The Professional Office land use designation permits
administrative, professional and research uses that may provide a customer
service or be more corporate in nature. Office uses are dispersed throughout the
City, since they are permitted in most non-residential zoning districts. Because
office uses generally have a less intense impact on adjacent land uses than other
commercial uses, they often provide a buffer between residential and commercial
or industrial uses. Location and design of office developments should include
proximity to transit lines and connections to light rail as well as bicycle routes.
Mixed-Use
Within the City of Campbell, there are several areas where a mix of uses is encouraged.
Adding residential development along some of the City’s commercial corridors will
create activity along the street, provide a variety of housing types near work and
shopping, and enhance public safety. This strategy ensures safer, more viable
commercial areas with the mixed-use residents providing around the clock “eyes and
ears” for greater safety and helping to ensure the viability of the commercial uses. Also,
mixed-use development should be located next to sidewalks or landscape setback areas
adjacent to the public street to enhance visibility, pedestrian and bicycle access and
interaction with the commercial uses. The maximum floor area ratios (FAR) are
contained in specific land use policies for each project area. Residential densities will not
be counted against the allowable FAR to provide incentive to developers to construct
housing near employment centers and public transit.
Several of the areas designated for Mixed-Use Development are part of Area Plans such
as the North of Campbell Avenue Area Plan (NOCA) and South of Campbell Avenue
Area Plan (SOCA) which are within one-half mile of either the Downtown Campbell or
Winchester light rail stations. Development Standards will be created for many of the
mixed-use designations listed below.
The General Plan contains four categories of mixed land uses:
Low-Medium Density Residential and/or Professional Office: This designation
occurs primarily near Downtown, where there is a need for office uses to buffer
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the single- family homes from commercial impacts. Many parcels designated
with the Low-Medium Density Residential and/or Professional Office category
have homes that are on the Historic Inventory. These homes may be converted to
office use, however the character of the historic homes and the single-family
residential neighborhood should be maintained.
Medium to High Density Residential and/or Commercial: This Land Use
Designation occurs near Downtown, in the South of Campbell Avenue Area
(SOCA). These parcels primarily front Railway Avenue, Dillon Avenue and
Gilman Avenue and are zoned higher densities purposefully near the Light Rail to
encourage residents to get out of their cars and use public transit. The General
Plan identifies these parcels for commercial or a mix of uses, promoting
commercial on the ground floor and residential above, similar to the uses along
Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell. The SOCA plan identifies maximum
floor area ratios and minimum lot sizes for this area.
Residential / Commercial / Professional Office: There are several areas within the
City with this designation including the NOCA area, several parcels on Hamilton
Avenue west of San Tomas Expressway and areas along the Vasona Light Rail
line. The Residential / Commercial / Professional Office Designation is intended
to provide a residential component to traditional commercial and/or professional
office uses. The intent of this designation is to maintain the commercial and
office uses on the ground floor, with residential on the upper floors. Development
standards will be created for these areas regarding minimum lot coverage and
floor ratio requirements. The Development standards will also ensure quality site
design (e.g. encouraging building placement toward the street edge and parking in
the rear or underneath).
Commercial and/or Light Industrial: This area is located on Old Camden Avenue,
southeast of Winchester Boulevard, in the SOCA planning area. The Commercial
and/or Light Industrial designation is intended for service commercial type uses.
Auto repair facilities and similar uses are encouraged to locate in this area.
Industrial Development
Industrial development in Campbell is located primarily along Dell Avenue, the
McGlincey Lane area and Old Camden Avenue. Uses in Campbell’s industrial areas
include research and development, small start-up companies, warehouses, and auto
repair. Buildings vary in size and appearance. Nearly all of Campbell’s industrial land is
built-out. The City seeks to upgrade the function and appearance of these industrial areas
by encouraging high quality development. The City maintains two industrial
designations as follows:
Research and Development: This designation accommodates campus-like
environments for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities and
offices. The Research and Development designation accommodates uses such as
incubator-research facilities, testing, packaging, publishing and printing.
Light Industrial: This designation is intended to provide and protect industrial
lands for a wide range of light manufacturing, industrial processing, general
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service, warehousing, storage and distribution and service commercial uses, such
as automobile repair facilities. Industries producing substantial amounts of
hazardous waste or odor and other pollutants are not permitted. Businesses
serving commercial uses such as food services or office supply would be allowed
as ancillary uses, subject to appropriate standards.
Institutional
The General Plan provides for civic, social service, educational, cultural or charitable
uses operated by a government or private agency serving the public under the category of Institutional. The term institutional can include facilities owned or operated by a private
organization, such as a private school or religious organization, as well as facilities
owned or operated by a public entity, such as public buildings and grounds.
The City operates a variety of facilities for its citizens, including the Civic Center
complex, the Community Center, Adult Center, and the Campbell Historical Museum.
More information on these facilities can be found in the Open Space, Parks and Public
Facilities Element of the General Plan.
Open Space
This designation provides for a variety of uses of land that include areas of natural
resources, recreation and areas of enjoyment of scenic beauty, such as parks, creeks and
trails. Historically, Campbell contained large expansive open space in the form of orchard
land. Today, however, there is no land devoted to commercial agriculture, though non-
commercial agricultural uses are allowed in areas designated for residential and open
space land uses. More information on Open Space can be found in the Open Space, Parks
and Public Facilities Element of the General Plan.
TRANSPORTATION
The object of a community circulation system is to provide its users safe, efficient and
convenient navigation of the transportation system, regardless of the mode of
transportation. The Complete Streets Act of 2008 requires cities to accommodate safe and
convenient travel for all users including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and people
of all ages and abilities to reduce automobile traffic congestion and greenhouse gas
emissions, while enhancing recreational and healthier alternatives for travel. For purposes
of this document, travel is defined as moving people, goods, and services by means of
multiple modes of transportation including motorized vehicles, public transit, bicycle,
walking and wheel chair. The roadway system is the foundation for moving people,
goods and services within and through Campbell. Its right-of-way provides the
opportunities for growing and enhancing mobility options while “leveling the playing
field” when it comes to providing bicycle, pedestrian and transit opportunities.
Transportation is a complex web of travel modes, operators, and behaviors. Historically,
traffic and transportation policy has emphasized the convenience and priority of the
automobile. However, recent State and regional land use policy has emphasized the need
to stress alternative modes of transportation in its efforts to alleviate traffic congestion
and improve air quality. The transportation component of this Element is intent on
establishing policy that will integrate pedestrian, bicycle, auto, and public transit into a
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unified system that balances all modes of transportation for all users in a convenient, safe
and effective manner.
In planning a transportation network, the street system provides the framework for
organizing the various modes of travel and establishing a blue print for how that system
will be used. The City’s inventory of streets is classified based on capacity and intended
purpose under the appropriate transportation mode which is designed in a safe, efficient
and convenient manner. Table LUT-3 categorizes the City’s street system.
Table LUT-3: Transportation Network Classifications
Category Function
Freeways Freeways are designed to be high-speed, high-capacity facilities with limited
access and grade separations at cross streets. The primary function of
freeways is to provide high mobility for regional and countywide motorized
travel. Freeways are designed, operated, and maintained by the State of
California. Both Highways 17 and 85 traverse Campbell.
Expressway Expressways are major divided arterials with access limited primarily to grade
separations and at-grade intersections. The purpose of expressways is to serve
countywide trips. Expressways are generally designed, operated, and
maintained by the County of Santa Clara. San Tomas Expressway, the only
expressway in Campbell, is also used for bus transit and bike travel. Bike use
is available in both the northbound and southbound directions. The
expressway is not used for pedestrian travel, except for access to transit stops.
Arterial Arterials are major multi-lane streets that primarily function to serve through
traffic for inter-city and intra-city trips. Arterials also provide access to
adjacent properties. Both bike routes and bike lanes can be found on arterials
along with ADA accessible pedestrian sidewalks for access to commercial
services.
• Class I arterials generally have little on-street parking and serve major
bus routes such as Hamilton and Bascom Avenues.
• Class II arterials generally have on-street parking and serve major bus
routes such as Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard.
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Pedestrian Mobility
The City of Campbell prides itself on its small town character and its unique sense of
place. This is reflected best in the downtown core and its surrounding neighborhoods.
The lifestyle and ambiance of the downtown area is a slice of traditional “Americana”
where locals often stroll to their favorite downtown restaurant, summer concert series or
neighborhood park. What is conspicuously distinctive about a district like the downtown
is the convenience and enjoyment of being able to walk to destinations and services.
Having a safe and convenient network of pedestrian routes encourages community
Collector Collectors are low- to medium-speed two-lane or multi-lane streets that serve
to collect and channel local traffic to arterials and to distribute arterial traffic
onto local streets. Collectors provide mobility and land access via driveways
and on-street parking. Collectors serve bus routes, bicyclists and pedestrians
and provide transit opportunities.
• Commercial/Industrial Collectors have adjacent commercial and
industrial land uses.
• Residential Collectors serve the residential neighborhood they
penetrate.
Local Access Local streets are low-speed two-lane streets that provide direct access to
abutting land uses. Local streets provide the lowest level of mobility and
usually serve no bus routes. Local streets are used for bicycle and pedestrian
circulation connecting neighborhoods with services and recreational
amenities.
Private Lane Private streets are low-speed access streets that provide direct access to
properties within a particular subdivision or development. Private streets are
maintained and operated by Home Owners Associations or individual private
landowners.
Bike Path Bike Paths are paved facilities that are physically separated from roadways
used by motor vehicles by space or a physical barrier and are designated for
bicycle use. The Los Gatos Creek Trail falls in this category. (Class I)
Bike Lanes Bike Lanes are lanes on the outside edge of roadways reserved for the
exclusive use of bicycles, so designated with special signing and pavement
markings. (Class II)
Bike Routes Bike Routes are roadways recommended for use by bicyclists and often
connect roadways with bike lanes and bike paths. Bike routes are designated
with signs. (Class III)
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interaction, health and minimizing the use of motorized vehicles which tend to isolate a
community while contributing to traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
The City has extended this formula to areas outside the downtown core, including the use
of bulb-outs, pedestrian level street lighting, wide sidewalks and pedestrian-oriented
development as exemplified in the East Campbell Avenue Master Plan and the
Winchester Boulevard Master Plan. These area plans promote the extension of
pedestrian oriented development and infrastructure throughout the Priority Development
Area (PDA) where pedestrian connections to services and transit stations serve as a
foundation for development.
While some industrial areas and older commercial areas lack acceptable pedestrian
connectivity, the City is looking to further the ideals of pedestrian circulation throughout
the City and its neighborhoods as opportunities arise in the development review process
as well as the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Through development
policies and a proactive CIP process, existing neighborhoods and districts can be
retrofitted with pedestrian paths of travel to improve connections and safety for school
children, older adults, and residents wanting to access services, parks and transit stations.
Goals and policies have been developed that encourage pedestrian connections
throughout the City, by encouraging connected, interesting site design. As Special Area
Plans are developed, they will need to be reviewed to ensure their policies are consistent
with Complete Streets strategies as well.
Bicycle Mobility
Since the City is only six and a half square miles in area and geographically flat,
traversing the City of Campbell by way of bicycle is an available transportation option
for most. The City’s goals are to provide a network of bike lanes, routes and paths within
its street system to encourage and serve a broad range of bicycle abilities. The City has in
place a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee that advises the City Council on
bicycle mobility policy. The City employs over 30 miles of bike routes and lanes, and the
Los Gatos Creek Trail provides a Class 1 bike path for both commuters and recreational
use through the City. The City is committed to developing a comprehensive bicycle
transportation network linking existing and planned regional networks in order to expand
the breadth of opportunities for bicycle users.
Bicycle facilities include bike paths, bike lanes and bike routes:
• Bike Paths are paved facilities that are physically separated from roadways used
by motor vehicles by space or a physical barrier and are designated for bicycle
use.
• Bike Lanes are lanes on the outside edge of roadways reserved for the exclusive
use of bicycles, so designated with special signing and pavement markings.
• Bike Routes are roadways recommended for use by bicycles and often connect
roadways with bike lanes and bike paths. Bike routes are designated with signs.
Figure LUT-4 depicts the locations of the existing and proposed bike lanes, bike paths
and routes. There are links between Campbell bikeways and bikeways in the neighboring
cities of San Jose, Los Gatos and Saratoga. Santa Clara County allows bicycles on all
expressways including San Tomas Expressway. The Los Gatos Creek Trail provides a
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north-south connection linking Campbell to San Jose to the north and Los Gatos to the
south.
Public Transit
In order to provide mobility to the greater region, Campbell must have a transportation
system that provides choices for multiple methods of travel that are available to all facets
of the community with good connectivity to all destination points, both within the City
and beyond. This mobility will be enhanced by a variety of methods including the
extension of local and regional public transit serving as an essential component of a
comprehensive transportation system by providing an affordable alternative to the
automobile, and reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. The City of Campbell
enjoys three light rail stations along the Vasona Light Rail Corridor, including stations at
Hamilton Avenue, Downtown Campbell and Winchester Boulevard. Additionally, the
City has access to extended bus service, and para-transit for the elderly and disabled, all
operated by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
These regional measures will be linked to and coordinated with the City’s existing
circulation system so that Campbell’s residents and business community will have
excellent mobility both within the City and to destinations beyond. The challenge in
providing this mobility will be protecting the heart of the community and its internal
connectivity by breaking physical impediments and barriers such as those posed by
freeways and expressways, with connective elements such as trails and over crossings.
The Land Use and Transportation goals and policies will identify strategies to encourage
a greater range of transportation options that are widely used by making them safer, more
accessible and more efficient.
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Roadway Maintenance
The City maintains or contracts maintenance of all improved public streets, associated
signs and striping. The City uses a Pavement Management System to identify and
prioritize major preventive and corrective maintenance needs. All City streets are
surveyed and rated on a biennial basis. Maintenance needs are identified by measuring
observed pavement conditions against a City standard for system-wide average pavement
surface conditions and standards establishing road repair strategies with the condition
rating for individual street segments. Depending on the rating of a specific street,
differing repair approaches ranging from patching to reconstruction may be required.
Larger resurfacing jobs are usually contracted out to private contractors, with City crews’
primarily handling preventive maintenance such as crack sealing and filling potholes.
Street, roadside area, parking district, walkway and bike path cleaning are ongoing City
services. Street cleaning of Downtown streets occurs twice per week. Arterials are
cleaned once a week and other improved streets are cleaned two times a month, in
addition to an as-needed or requested basis.
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) is essentially a set of
guidelines by which the public and City staff can work together to improve neighborhood
livability by managing speeding and cut-through traffic on residential streets. The NTMP
develops procedures for addressing neighborhood traffic issues, defines what speeds and
cut-through traffic volumes are considered excessive, and creates a toolbox of acceptable
neighborhood traffic calming strategies for managing traffic speeds and volumes.
Street Lighting
The City maintains an extensive system of streetlights for the purpose of pedestrian and
vehicle way lighting and to reduce the likelihood of crime. City owned lights on arterials
and in city-owned parking lots are routinely surveyed for maintenance needs. The City
also monitors new lighting technologies and circuiting techniques to reduce energy and
maintenance costs.
Parking
The City regulates parking on City streets and maintains several public parking lots.
Most residential streets have no parking restrictions, however some street parking spaces
in Downtown have time limitations. All parking on City-owned lots and streets is
currently free. The City imposes minimum on-site parking requirements for private
development, and more lenient standards for businesses in Downtown due to the ability
to share parking. Parking standards for new or expanded development projects are
defined in the Campbell Municipal Code. These standards are occasionally modified in
response to new or changed conditions, such as new land use types or changing parking
demands. The City’s parking standards are comparable to other jurisdictions.
In the 1970s, large cannery/warehouse buildings in Downtown were converted to office
uses, creating additional parking demand as a result of the intensification of the use. A
municipal bond was issued to build a parking structure for these large office and
commercial buildings in Downtown to satisfy parking demand caused by the conversions.
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Since that time, parking demand in the Downtown area has been increasing as other
shops, restaurants, and offices continue to intensify and become more popular. In 1999
the City provided 95 new parking spaces along Civic Center Drive and Orchard City
Drive to ease parking demand. In 2002, a 300 space public parking structure was built in
the downtown. The Downtown Development Plan (Appendix A) outlines goals and
policies for providing adequate parking in Downtown, maximizing the use of existing
and future parking resources and encourages the joint utilization of parking. The City is
continually looking for creative ways to increase the supply of parking due to increased
demand in the Downtown area.
The City’s adoption of the California Green Building Standards in 2011 includes
requirements for both short and long term bicycle parking in new developments. The City
has also provided public bike racks in the Central Commercial District where pedestrian
and bicycle travel is most prevalent. Future public works projects within the Priority
Development Area will examine the need for new or additional public bike racks.
Traffic Volumes
Campbell’s Land Use and Transportation Plan control the intensity of development,
based on the capacity of the street network to carry traffic, incorporating measures that
protect the heart of the community and residential areas from through traffic. The term
“traffic carrying capacity” is subjective. Its definition is based on the desired maximum
road width and number of travel lanes and the “level of service.” Level of service is a
measurement that determines the level of traffic congestion on a given roadway (for a
more complete description of traffic technical criteria and terminology, please refer to the
Technical Appendices). The General Plan links existing and future land use activities
with the existing and future street improvements, and other transportation systems, so that
an acceptable level of service can be provided to the residents and businesses of
Campbell.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN
Campbell contains many community assets and activity areas that enhance the City’s
distinctive character and sense of place. These elements, such as commercial corridors,
residential neighborhoods, natural and historical resources, and public improvements,
provide opportunities for community pride and an enhanced quality of life. Campbell’s
central position in the Valley provides both excellent accessibility and beautiful views of
the surrounding hillsides.
In 1991, Campbell’s Community Design Study was prepared, which identified the major
components of community form that is comprised of the existing and desired character of
the City. The Study also identified the role and characteristics of the various components
of community form as well as appropriate design strategies to enhance the City’s image.
In general, the design strategies of the Community Design Plan seek to encourage high
quality development, which integrate the goals of the City as a whole. Many of the ideas
presented in the Community Design study are presented in this section.
This section discusses the enhancement of the overall community life and character
through the strengthening of neighborhoods and by the use of gateways, streetscapes,
historic and cultural resources, interrelationships of land uses, multi-modal linkages and
access, and building and site design. The Community Form Diagram illustrates the
essential components of community form that make Campbell such a special place to
live.
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Figure LUT-5: Campbell Community Form Diagram
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Priority Development Area
In 2007, the City established a Priority Development Area (PDA) under the regional
planning initiative called FOCUS implemented by the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG). FOCUS is intended to further the development of self sustaining
communities by bringing housing closer to public transit and services in order to reduce
automobile traffic resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality.
The City identified the Central Campbell Redevelopment Project Area as a PDA that
includes the area in and around the downtown. This area is planned for higher density
residential and mixed use development in proximity to public transportation and services
and will be the focus for the City’s higher density development.
Neighborhoods
Campbell has a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use areas that
have evolved into special, identifiable neighborhoods. Figure LUT-6 illustrates the
location of Campbell’s neighborhoods, and Table LUT-2 shows the land uses distribution
in each of Campbell’s neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods are the building blocks of the community. Thus, neighborhood integrity
is the heart of community character. A neighborhood should have a central focal point
that serves as a place for gathering and interaction. Neighborhoods should offer residents
a range of recreational, commercial, religious and educational opportunities.
Neighborhoods should also be bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Walkable, bikable, and
accessible neighborhoods are tree lined, safe, have pedestrian and bicycle connections
with surrounding neighborhoods and nearby shopping facilities and offer a comfortable
walking and bicycling environment with ready access to public transportation.
Issues that affect neighborhood integrity include the proximity of residential and
nonresidential uses (incompatible land use), loss of connectivity to other neighborhoods,
poor site design, lack of adequate public facilities and lack of identity.
Goals, policies and strategies in the Land Use and Transportation Element promote the
enhancement of Campbell’s neighborhoods.
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Table LUT-4: General Plan Land Use Acreage by Neighborhood
Land Use Designation Central Camp-bell
Creekside/Campisi Dell East Camp-bell
McGlincey North Camp-bell
Pruneyard San Tomas Union West Camp-bell
White Oaks Sphere of Influence
Total
Residential1
Low Density
(< 3 DU/GA) 140.7 140.7
Low Density (< 4.5 DU/GA) 132.0 1.7 133.7
Low Density (< 6 DU/GA) 171.9 173.4 71.6 298.4 9.8 189.9 28.7 75.7 1,019.4
Low-Med. Density
(6-13 DU/GA) 43.9 5.2 8.6 57.0 3.3 11.5 28.0 157.5
Medium Density
(14-20 DU/G A) 99.6 3.9 6.0 29.2 1.4 42.0 3.1 185.2
High Density
(21-27 DU/GA) 54.6 6.7 8.2 75.5 14.0 16.9 175.9
Mobile Home Park 16.9 10.0 26.9
Commercial
Central Commercial 64.6 64.6
General
Commercial 45.0 22.7 24.1 4.0 18.5 25.1 14.3 11.1 18.0 3.1 185.9
Neighborhood
Commercial 9.2 34.7 43.9
Professional
Office 11.9 7.7 1.9 1.0 1.2 4.5 2.9 7.2 38.3
Industrial
Research and
Development 89.8 18.8 108.6
Light Industrial 40.3 54.1 10.2 104.6
Institutional
Institutional 72.8 2.8 15.4 62.0 1.5 15.9 0.3 170.7
Open Space
Open Space 85.0 16.7 106.1 13.0 47.3 268.1
Mixed-use
Low-Med Density
Residential/ Office 4.1 4.1
Medium to High
Density Residential/
Commercial 17.4 17.4
Residential/
Commercial/
Prof. Office 30.9 18.6 10.0 59.5
Commercial and/or
Light Industrial 25.2 25.2
Total
743.8 60.8 236.2 229.7 89.9 113.3 25.1 799.3 113.8 340.5 90.1 87.7
2,930.2
1. DU/GA = dwelling units per gross acre
Source: Community Development Department, December 2001
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Gateways / City Boundaries
Gateways and Boundaries are the primary locations where people enter and leave the
city. Gateways provide initial impressions of Campbell and convey a “sense of arrival.”
Currently the City is lacking Gateways at its boundaries and to most of its districts and
neighborhoods.
This General Plan
Update encourages
Gateways at the
city boundaries on
major streets and
intersections and at
entries to special
districts, such as
Downtown.
Gateways should
be appealing and
distinctive, evoking
a positive city or
district image.
Gateways can be
identified through
special
architecture,
landscape, and
artwork. Uniform
signs for the city’s
gateways can also
help define the
city’s boundaries.
A city’s boundaries define the municipal service area and determine the efficiency of
municipal service delivery. The City has several areas that have illogical boundaries such
as the intrusion of San Jose at the west edge of the city (also known as the Cherry Lane
neighborhood) and the portion of San Jose that is south of San Tomas Aquino Creek near
southwestern Campbell. Another illogical boundary occurs west of Bascom Avenue
between Apricot Avenue and Camden Avenue. Illogical boundaries undermine the sense
of a cohesive community and reduce the efficiency of local service delivery. Boundary
adjustments to create logical boundaries and service areas may be pursued with
neighboring jurisdictions.
Figure LUT-7: Gateways
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Street Appearance and Public Improvements
The appearance and function of streets, freeways, and public improvements impact the
image of the City and the service levels and function of the street system. Campbell’s
arterial streets and freeways include Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue, Camden
Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, Campbell Avenue, Pollard Road, Highway 17, and San
Tomas Expressway. Public improvements include streets, sidewalks, bike lanes,
medians, parkways, drainage and flood control facilities, street trees, street lighting and
traffic signals. Examples of public utilities include telephone services and electrical
transformers. Consistent and attractive street improvements, landscape treatments,
screening or undergrounding of public utilities enhance the appearance and function of
streets.
Many of Campbell’s streets have varying streetscape improvements and building
setbacks. For example, the City inherited a partially developed area with a varied set of
street standards or no improvements when it incorporated the San Tomas Neighborhood
in the mid-1980s. In some cases, a street may be developed with two or three different
improvement standards including various curb types or no curbs, sidewalks or no
sidewalks, street lights or no lights, misaligned curbs, varying street widths and streets
that are not aligned at intersections. Variable street improvements can be unattractive,
confusing to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, and in some cases costly to maintain.
The policies in the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (found in Appendix A) establish
a strategy to correct these inconsistencies by requiring adherence to consistent standards
and attempting to achieve compatibility as new development or redevelopment occurs.
In addition to maintaining street improvements, the City’s Streetscape Standards identify
the need for attractively landscaped parkways and safe sidewalks along major
commercial streets. Adjacent development, their employees and customers benefit from
safe and attractive public improvements. Accordingly, property owners and developers
are responsible for installing and maintaining boulevard landscaping within the adjacent
public right of way. In 1991, Campbell identified several streets that are located at
important gateways to the City. Interim Streetscape Standards were adopted for these
streets in 1993, and the final Streetscape Standards adopted in 2001. The streetscape has
been installed on many segments of the identified streets (Winchester Boulevard, Bascom
Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, and West Campbell Avenue), including Hamilton Plaza,
Home Depot, Kirkwood Plaza, Campbell Gateway Square, Campbell Plaza and the
Pruneyard. The streetscape has significantly enhanced Campbell’s image as a quality
small town.
Landscaping adjacent to the freeways and expressway enhances the image of adjacent
private development and improves the image of the City. Currently the landscaping
along the freeways and San Tomas Expressway are stark and visually unappealing. The
City will work with adjacent property owners and public agencies, including the Santa
Clara Valley Water District, Santa Clara County, City of San Jose and the California
Department of Transportation, to determine how to provide attractive landscape
treatments on regional roadways.
Maintaining public streets will continue to be a challenge into the next century.
Shrinking revenue sources and added traffic increase the burden of maintaining streets.
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Campbell will seek strategies to ensure that new development, including significantly
improved properties, upgrade public improvements and travel ways adjacent to their
property.
Historic and Cultural Resources
Preservation of Campbell’s historic and culturally significant resources promotes
community identity, enhances the quality of life and preserves a quality small town
feeling. The historic area of Campbell is primarily located in or near the Downtown area.
Older homes, like those in the Alice Avenue Historic District, and buildings such as the
Community Center, Heritage Village, the Ainsley House, and the Water Tower in Hyde
Park are important reminders of the past and contribute significantly to Campbell’s sense
of place. The City maintains an inventory of the City’s historic buildings, structures and
districts and notes the City’s cultural resources.
Historic structures and cultural resources are more likely to be preserved and maintained
if they have an economically viable use. Rehabilitation is the repair or improvement of
historic buildings that enables them to be used for their original purpose or adapted to a
new use. Sensitive improvements and additions complement the scale, massing, and
architectural character of historic buildings and the surrounding neighborhood. Sensitive
improvements and additions respect the historic qualities of older buildings and allow
them to remain prominent elements in the community.
An example of the preservation of a historic structure is the restoration of the City’s
Heritage Theatre at the Campbell Community Center (formerly the Campbell High
School campus). Built in 1938, the theatre was formerly an integral part of the
community where music, drama, dance and chorale events were presented for 40 years at
the Campbell High School Auditorium. The Friends of the Heritage Theatre came
together in the spirit of a quality small town, and have hosted fundraisers and applied for
and received grants to restore the theatre.
The City will seek to expand properties within the Historic Overlay District where a
neighborhood’s integrity has been kept intact by preserving and remodeling buildings
sensitively. For example, the City will study the residential neighborhoods directly north
and south of Downtown for possible addition of the Historic Overlay District designation
on the Zoning Map, where appropriate.
Land Use Compatibility
The regulation of land use is intended to promote land use compatibility. Land use
incompatibility will result if development standards do not adequately address conflicts
between different land use types. Incompatibility can occur when noise, traffic, parking,
fumes or mechanical vibration disturbs adjacent uses. Incompatible land uses may occur
where residential homes are adjacent to non-residential uses (such as commercial or
industrial) or significantly higher density residential uses. Land uses typically
incompatible with residential uses include, automobile and truck repair shops, late night
and early morning uses, fast food establishments, and entertainment establishments such
as nightclubs, bars, dance clubs, video arcade and liquor establishments. Limiting their
number, controlling their locations and hours or methods of operation, or otherwise
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restricting their development or expansion can mitigate the negative effects of
incompatible uses.
Another type of potential incompatible use within a commercial neighborhood is a single-
purpose building. Single-purpose buildings have a greater likelihood of remaining vacant
through changing economic times. In particular, buildings specifically designed for self-
storage limit the flexibility and types of future uses. Commercial buildings should be
flexibly designed to accommodate a variety of tenant types and to ensure they remain
viable and contribute to the success and vitality of the surrounding commercial or
industrial district. A key element in retaining flexibility is the provision of sufficient
parking, landscaping and an enhanced street appearance.
Amenities, Open Space and Community Linkages
Open space and creeks provide recreational opportunities and visual relief. Residents and
workers viewing the open space from adjacent development provide a measure of safety
and security for users of the open space and the adjacent neighborhood. Development
can act like walls and block views and access to public and private amenities.
Accordingly, buildings and structures should not back up to amenities but should orient
to them. Face to face orientation will maximize exposure and enhance security. High
activity areas such as plazas, and pedestrian walkways and bike routes can also be used to
connect projects to these amenities. For example, a residential complex or a research and
development building may face a plaza that is situated adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek
Trail. The plaza’s interface between the buildings and the trail provides a physical and
spatial connection to the openness of the Creek and provides an amenity for the
building’s occupants.
Some neighborhoods are separated from adjacent development by major roadways or
natural barriers. Examples of neighborhoods that are isolated from adjacent
neighborhoods include the White Oaks neighborhood, which is separated from the rest of
Campbell by Hwy 17 and the San Tomas Neighborhood, which is separated from Central
Campbell by the San Tomas Expressway. These roads and barriers isolate
neighborhoods from each other, lessening the overall sense of community. To enhance
the sense of community, residents need opportunities to interact. Opportunities for
interaction increase when neighborhoods are linked together through the use of bridges,
trails, pedestrian and bike paths, continuous streetscape and other methods. With such
connections, residents of now-separated neighborhoods will increasingly feel they are
part of the larger Campbell community.
Access to Development
The number and size of entrances and exits from the roadway can affect the efficiency
and safety of roadways. For example, an expressway has a limited number of driveways
and intersections, which allows traffic to travel freely without slowing for cars turning
into driveways. Large numbers of driveways on busy streets allow drivers to enter and
exit travel lanes indiscriminately, which disrupts the flow of traffic and increases the
potential for collisions. In order to minimize traffic disruptions on arterial roadways, the
General Plan encourages site design that consolidates driveways.
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In addition, numerous, small, disconnected parking lots are inefficient and force
customers back into the public street when they desire to travel between adjacent sites,
which disrupts the flow of traffic and causes safety concerns. The General Plan
encourages shared parking facilities between non-residential uses to limit the need to
enter roadways to go to adjacent sites. Efficient parking lot design incorporates sufficient
queuing by installing parking spaces that are setback sufficiently from the driveways,
which limits the conflicts with motorists entering or leaving the site.
Building and Site Design
New developments, especially “infill” projects (i.e. new development that primarily takes
place by remodeling existing buildings or by removing an existing structure to
accommodate a new structure), require careful attention to building scale, architectural
design, landscaping, and placement and screening of loading areas and mechanical
equipment. With proper encouragement and direction, new development can have a
positive affect on surrounding development and enhance the quality of life for residents,
employees, and visitors to Campbell.
The General Plan encourages new developments, including major remodels, which are
designed to complement existing development. New development and improvements can
be compatible with surrounding development if careful attention is paid to scale,
materials, colors, building height and form, and design details. Franchise establishments
sometimes employ a generic “corporate architecture” that is garish and repetitive.
Corporate architecture is more difficult to blend with existing development, does not
accommodate other commercial land uses easily and becomes dated quickly. Therefore,
corporate architecture is discouraged. The General Plan encourages high quality building
designs that are architecturally attractive and are compatible with or enhance the
surrounding development.
Pedestrian Friendly Development
New development and redevelopment can be designed to enhance the pedestrian
experience. Buildings that provide human scale are visually interesting and oriented to
the pedestrian. Such buildings engage the pedestrian at ground level, at entryways, and
along street frontages by using interesting building designs, quality materials, interesting
display windows, recessed openings, awnings, canopies and entrance features.
Building Placement at Intersections
Major intersections are often the first and most lasting impression of the community.
Street intersections create focal points that can enhance or detract from the image of a
community. This highly visible position deserves special design consideration. Well-
designed buildings that frame intersections help define a space and reduce the expanse of
asphalt. Incorporating prominent entries, windows, design details, and landscape
oriented to the intersection creates “a sense of place.” Well-designed and strategically
placed buildings can provide a more positive image of the community.
Parking Areas
After parking the car, every motorist becomes a pedestrian. Parking areas should be
visually attractive and accommodate vehicles and pedestrians in a pleasant, well-
landscaped environment. Parking lots should incorporate a pedestrian walkway system
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that connects buildings, parking areas, and street sidewalks in a comprehensive and easily
understood manner. The pedestrian system needs to be designed to serve the interior and
the periphery of large parking areas. Parking areas that have little or no landscape, or that
front the street are unattractive and unpleasant for the pedestrian and the motorist.
Design features that enhance pedestrian ways include special paving or markings, trellis
structures, and special landscape treatment.
Lot Consolidation
The lot pattern in some areas of the City is small and fragmented, which compromises the
ability to accommodate coordinated development. Odd configurations and small lots also
make quality development difficult or infeasible to achieve. In these instances, adjacent
parcels should be consolidated. Consolidation will provide logical building sites and
promote coordinated development. It will address issues of economy of scale, and foster
consistency and compatibility of development. The SOCA and NOCA plans (located in
Appendix A) allow density bonuses as an incentive for lot consolidation.
AREA PLANS AND SPECIAL PROJECT AREAS
Several areas of the city are unique in ways that require special consideration. These
“Special Project Areas” include land use and development policies specific to these areas.
These Special Project Areas include:
• Pruneyard / Creekside Commercial District
• North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA)
• South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA)
• San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP)
• Redevelopment Project Area
• Downtown Campbell
• Downtown Neighborhood
Pruneyard/Creekside Commercial District
Bascom Avenue, Highway 17, Hamilton Avenue and Campbell Avenue bound the
Pruneyard/Creekside Area.
The Pruneyard/Creekside Area is a major employment and commercial district featuring
the Pruneyard shopping center and office towers, numerous offices, commercial activities
and the Hamilton Station of the Vasona Light Rail line. The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a
major amenity, which should be maintained as a naturalistic parkway landscaped with
native vegetation to complement the mixed-use environment planned for the area. The
Aloha Apartments separate the Pruneyard from the remainder of the area. However, the
extension of Campisi Way will relieve traffic impact of development and will link the
area together. The Pruneyard and the offices on Creekside Way will serve as the area’s
“anchors” attracting people to the area both during the daytime and evening. The area
along the west side of Bascom Avenue between Hamilton Avenue and Campisi Way is
envisioned as a mixed-use area with residential or office over commercial, which differs
from the previous General Plan designation for the area of Commercial only. Residents
and workers of this area will be able to walk to the Hamilton Avenue light rail station and
to the Pruneyard. The objective of the Pruneyard/Creekside Commercial District is to
obtain an active, connected space with a mixture of commercial, office, residential,
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entertainment and recreational uses functioning as a community and regional focal point.
It is anticipated that the City will prepare an Area Plan for the Pruneyard/Creekside Area
to help guide development.
North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA)
NOCA is located adjacent to the Downtown business district and the Civic Center, which
includes the Library and City Hall. The area encompasses those properties north of the
intersection of Civic Center Drive and the Vasona Light Rail Line and extends north to
several parcels adjacent to Salmar Avenue within the City’s PDA.
The NOCA is envisioned as a mixed-use area that supports revitalization of the
Downtown and provides additional housing in proximity to Downtown shopping and
public transit. This area was historically a residential area that converted to industrial
uses. The NOCA policies are intended to guide redevelopment of the area. The objective
for the area is to have a mix of medium density residential (up to 20 units per gross acre),
office and retail commercial uses functioning as an attractive gateway and
complementing Downtown commercial activity. Ideally, the urban context of the area
lends itself more towards alternative forms of transportation and less dependence on
automobile travel for accessing services and entertainment. Due to the proximity to
single-family residential, retail and commercial uses in the area should be low impact in
nature (e.g. operate during the daytime hours, not generate noise, vibration, or a large
amount of traffic). The NOCA plan can be found in Appendix A of this General Plan.
South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA)
The SOCA is located between Highway 17 to the east, the Vasona Light Rail Line to the
west, East Campbell Avenue to the north, and the San Tomas Expressway to the south.
Also included is the triangular area at the western edge of the site bounded by Kennedy
Avenue and Industrial Street and the Vasona Light Rail Line.
The SOCA, also located within the City’s PDA, is transitioning from a mixture of
residential uses and small industrial uses to a commercial/residential mixed-use area that
supports and complements Downtown Campbell. The General Plan supports
revitalization of the area and the addition of new higher density residential uses to
provide additional housing opportunities in close proximity to Downtown, the Los Gatos
Creek Trail and along the Vasona Light Rail Corridor. The objective for SOCA is to
revitalize Downtown commercial and recreational areas and provide housing
opportunities closer to services. The intention of the plan is to transition industrial uses
to cleaner, non-offensive uses. Any use in the SOCA area that emits dust, fumes, glare,
heat, noise, odor, variations or other disturbances is prohibited from the SOCA area. The
SOCA plan can be found in Appendix A of this General Plan.
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP)
The San Tomas Area consists of 1.5 square miles located in the southwest corner of the
City. The San Tomas Area is bordered by Winchester Boulevard and the San Tomas
Expressway to the east, San Tomas Aquino Creek and the City Limit’s to the north, and
the City Limit to the west and south.
Most of the San Tomas Area developed in the 1940s and 1950s and was incorporated into
the City of Campbell in the 1980s. It retains a semi-rural, country character with various
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sized lots and neighborhoods that have varying or no streetscape improvements (street
lights, curbs, gutters and sidewalks). The STANP establishes specific policies to preserve
the unique character of the San Tomas Area and serves as a resource guide for building or
remodeling in the San Tomas Area. The STANP clearly defines the streets that are to
receive improvements and which streets remain without. The STANP can be found in
Appendix A of this General Plan.
Campbell Redevelopment Area
The Central Campbell Redevelopment Project Area was created in 1983. The Area
encompasses 360 acres in and around Downtown Campbell and the McGlincey Lane
area. The major purpose of the Project Area is to eliminate blight and to revitalize the
central core of the City. Specific goals include restoring Downtown Campbell to its
historic role as the symbolic, cultural, functional, and economic focal point of the city
and to retain the historic character of Downtown through preservation and rehabilitation.
Downtown
Downtown Campbell, known sometimes as “Historic Downtown Campbell,” has
traditionally been centered on East Campbell Avenue in the area between Winchester
Boulevard and the Vasona light rail tracks. Downtown has expanded eastward to include
the rest of Campbell Avenue to the Pruneyard, and west to include the Community
Center.
Downtown Campbell is the historic, cultural, and civic center of the City. It is the
location of numerous community resources and landmarks, including City Hall, Orchard
City Green, the Ainsley House, and Hyde Park. Historically, Downtown provided a full
range of retail and commercial services. In the late 1960s and 1970s, the area declined
in importance and vitality as the City’s retail focus. The loop streets (Civic Center Drive
and Orchard City Drive) were also installed at that time. The City resisted the efforts to
eliminate the small shops and storefronts Downtown in exchange for large shopping
centers that take up the whole Downtown, as was the case in other cities in Santa Clara
Valley. The City was able to retain the historic buildings and development pattern set by
the City’s founders, which preserves the small town connectedness that a traditional
Downtown brings to a community. The objective for Downtown is to have a vibrant
community oriented Downtown that serves as the retail, commercial, cultural and historic
center of the city.
The Downtown Development Plan was prepared to outline and implement a specific
redevelopment program for the Downtown. The Plan contains goals and policies for the
Downtown, addressing land use and development strategies, circulation, parking, urban
design, implementation and funding. The Downtown Development Plan can be found in
Appendix A.
Downtown Neighborhoods
The Downtown residential neighborhoods encompass approximately 100 acres of land
area located north and south of the Downtown loop streets (Civic Center Drive and
Orchard City Drive). The area is bounded by Winchester Boulevard to the west,
Hamilton Avenue to the north and the Union Pacific Railway to the south and east.
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Campbell’s traditional commercial Downtown is surrounded by other residential
neighborhoods that reflect a “small town” style and pattern of development reminiscent
of development occurring in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These neighborhoods
provide complementary development patterns and styles that are consistent with the
desired character of the Downtown commercial area.
The “small town” character of Downtown Campbell can be maintained by encouraging
the preservation of important historical resources, promoting the improvement of
important historical resources, promoting the improvement of existing properties
(residential and commercial) and encouraging new development compatible in scale with
the highest standards of traditional Downtown development.
It is anticipated that the City will prepare a Downtown Neighborhood Plan including
design guidelines to help guide development. In addition to a Downtown Neighborhood
Plan, the Downtown Neighborhood will be studied for the possibility of identifying and
designating areas within the Neighborhood as Historic Districts or Conservation Areas,
where appropriate.
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GOALS, POLICIES, AND STRATEGIES
The General Plan acknowledges a regional context for local decisions; how local
decisions affect regional facilities and how continued regional growth affects the City’s
plans for the future. Within its borders, the City has the ability to execute policies and
strategies. But Campbell is one of many cities in the region. The City is limited in its
ability to influence travel demand that is generated outside of the City limits. Regional
agencies are advocating and establishing procedures to foster consistent land use and
transportation policies and prioritize funding for capital projects. City policy needs to
consider and often conform to regional policies in order to qualify for state and federal
funding.
The discussion of city-wide issues in this plan concentrates on characteristics that help
define Campbell and addresses the specific needs of Campbell. The Goals, Policies and
Strategies in the Land Use and Transportation Element concentrate on how the City can
provide and ensure coordinated land use and transportation planning in the region, while
still promoting a balanced and functional circulation system that satisfies the needs of all
users including bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users and persons with disabilities. This
section includes strategies for enhancing the City’s image by reinforcing positive
neighborhood design elements, enhancing neighborhood and district gateways,
strengthening the city’s streetscape, preserving historic and cultural resources and
promoting good building and site design, as well as its functionality by improving all
modes of transportation options.
Land Use and Transportation
Goal LUT-1: Coordinated land use and transportation planning in the region.
Policy LUT-1.1: Decisions That Affect Campbell: Advocate the City’s
interests to regional agencies that make land use and
transportation system decisions that affect Campbell.
Strategy LUT-1.1a: Intergovernmental Activities: Participate in
intergovernmental activities related to
regional and sub-regional land use and
transportation planning in order to advance
the City’s interests.
Policy LUT-1.2: Regional Land Use and Transportation Planning: Promote
integrated and coordinated regional land use and
transportation planning.
Strategy LUT-1.2a: Transit Planning Coordination: Support the
efforts of the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority, the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and other
agencies to coordinate transit planning and
transit services for the South Bay and the
entire Bay Area.
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Strategy LUT-1.2b: Regional Transit Programs: Actively
participate with regional transportation
agencies to promote programs such as the
Congestion Management Program,
Countywide Deficiency Plan, and other
regional transit programs.
Strategy LUT-1.2c: Regional Vehicle Emissions, Noise and Fuel
Consumption Reduction: Support Federal,
State, and local legislation to reduce motor
vehicle emissions, noise, and fuel
consumption in the region.
Policy LUT-1.3: Transportation Needs: Plan for the regional transportation
needs of the community.
Strategy LUT-1.3a: Statewide Bullet Train: Support the
development of a high speed, statewide
bullet train.
Strategy LUT-1.3b: Rail System That Encircles The San
Francisco Bay: Support plans for a quiet,
fast, rail system that encircles the San
Francisco Bay for intra-county and transbay
transit systems, such as Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART), that links Campbell to the
rest of Santa Clara County and adjoining
counties.
Strategy LUT-1.3c: Vasona Light Rail: Support the construction
of the entire Vasona Light Rail Line.
Strategy LUT-1.3d: Regional Off-Road Bicycle and Pedestrian
Paths: Cooperate with surrounding
communities and other agencies to establish
and maintain off-road bicycle and pedestrian
paths and trails utilizing creek, utility, and
railroad right-of-way that are safe,
convenient and visible for commuting and
recreational use.
Policy LUT-1.4: Regional Traffic Management: Lead and participate in
initiatives and functions to manage regional traffic and to
reduce congestion on area roadways.
Strategy LUT 1.4a: Alternative Work Habits: Encourage a
decrease of transportation system demand
by encouraging alternative work habits such
as home occupations, high-speed internet
access, bicycling, and live-work units.
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Strategy LUT-1.4b: High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes:
Support the addition of new traffic lanes to
exclusive bus and HOV lanes on freeways
and expressways, where appropriate.
Strategy LUT-1.4c: Freeway Information Systems: Support the
application of emerging freeway
information, monitoring, and control
systems that provide driver assistance and
system efficiency (e.g. technology that
diverts traffic flow to alternative routes).
Strategy LUT-1.4d: Through Traffic on Arterials: Design and
maintain regional arterial streets to
efficiently accommodate through traffic.
Policy LUT-1.5: Land Use Planning and the Regional Transportation
System: Support land use planning that complements the
regional transportation system.
Strategy LUT-1.5a: Transit-Oriented Developments: Encourage
transit-oriented developments including
employment centers such as office and
research and development facilities and the
city’s highest density residential projects by
coordinating the location, intensity, and mix
of land uses with transportation resources,
such as Light Rail.
Strategy LUT-1.5b: Joint Development: Facilitate joint
development and use of land at Light Rail
stations.
Strategy LUT-1.5c: New Redevelopment Districts: Evaluate the
potential for creating new redevelopment
districts, including around Light Rail
stations.
Strategy LUT-1.5d: Higher Floor Area Ratios (FARs): Develop
provisions for allowing higher FARs in new
projects that provide a mix of uses, maintain
a jobs/housing balance or are located within
proximity to Light Rail.
Strategy LUT-1.5e: Shuttle Services: Encourage major
employers to develop shuttle services
connecting employment areas with multi-
modal or regional transit facilities and
business districts.
Strategy LUT-1.5f: Transportation Impact Mitigation: Require
appropriate mitigation measures for new
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development that impacts the transportation
system. Evaluate the establishment of a
Complete Streets Impact fee policy to be
imposed on new development and applied
toward improving the City’s multimodal
transportation system.
Goal LUT-2: To achieve a safe, balanced and functional multi-modal transportation
network that accommodates all users.
Policy LUT-2.1: Multi-modal Transportation: Develop and implement a
multi-modal transportation network that balances
transportation options aimed at reducing automobile traffic
and greenhouse gas emissions while promoting healthier
travel alternatives for all users
Strategy LUT-2.1a: Bicycle Plan: Update the Bicycle Plan to
achieve a network that eliminates gaps and
creates a safe and convenient system that
connects bicyclists at all levels to services,
recreation and employment.
Strategy LUT-2.1b: Bicycle Plan Implementation: Use the
development review process and the Capital
Improvement Program to identify
opportunities to implement bicycle
connections, parking, storage and other
related improvements
Strategy LUT-2.1c: Bicycle Facilities: Require adequate and
secure bicycle facilities at employment
centers, activity centers, and residential
projects.
Strategy LUT-2.1d: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee: Provide continuing education to
Committee members on Complete Streets
best practices and policies.
Strategy LUT-2.1e: Public Bicycle Parking: Provide adequate
public bike parking facilities throughout the
City and provide bike lockers, showers and
changing facilities at government buildings
for use by employees. Work with VTA to
provide a bike station at the downtown light
rail station.
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Strategy LUT-2.1f Private Bicycle Parking Standards: Maintain
bicycle parking standards and guidelines for
parking and storage of bicycles in private
development.
Strategy LUT-2.1g: Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections:
Identify physical barriers at key locations
and make improvements to enhance those
connections.
Strategy LUT-2.1h: Pedestrian Plan: Develop and implement a
pedestrian plan that is safe, convenient and
functional creating a network connecting
neighborhoods with services, recreation,
transit and employment centers and
consistent with the City’s ADA
Implementation Plan.
Strategy LUT-2.1i: Street Design and Improvements: Design
streets and sidewalks so as to provide a
comfortable, accessible and safe pedestrian
experience.
Strategy LUT-2.1j: Street Widening: Street widening is
generally discouraged except to
mitigate traffic safety and roadway capacity
concerns. When a street widening is
considered, the safety and quality of service
to pedestrians and bicyclists should be
routinely evaluated.
Strategy LUT-2.1k: Private Development: Developers will be
required to make public improvements
related to their project to improve and
enhance bicycle, pedestrian and transit
opportunities consistent with City policy.
Strategy LUT-2.1l: Public Transit: Coordinate with regional
transportation agencies including VTA and
the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) to improve public
transportation service and promote public
transit as a viable alternative to driving,
particularly within the Priority Development
Areas (PDA).
Strategy LUT-2.1m Transit Schedule Integration: Support the
integration of light-rail, bus, and shuttle
schedules and multi-modal transit stations to
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reduce the loss of time associated with using
public transportation.
Strategy LUT-2.1n: Reduced Fare or Voucher Systems: Support
transit agencies in implementing or
continuing reduced fare or no fare voucher
systems for populations in need.
Strategy LUT-2.1o: Access to Transit: Improve access to both
bus and light rail transit stations when
evaluating opportunities with new
development proposals and capital
improvement projects.
Strategy LUT-2-1p: Transit Stations and Stops: In cooperation
with VTA, evaluate transit-waiting
environments to improve convenience and
comfort.
Strategy LUT-2.1q: Transportation Demand Management
(TDM): For new employment centers
require TDM site design measures including
carpool and van pool parking, bicycle
storage, and discounted public transit
programs.
Strategy LUT-2.1r: Safe Routes to Schools: Promote and
support Safe Routes to Schools policies and
programs for all schools serving Campbell
including safe and convenient walking and
bicycle connections.
Strategy LUT-2.1s: Street Design Standards: Amend the
City’s Street Design Standards to reflect
General Plan complete street policies.
Policy LUT-2.2: Roadway Efficiency: Plan and manage the multi-modal
street system efficiently to ensure the system effectively
moves people, goods and services.
Strategy LUT-2.2a: Roadways for a Variety of Users: Design
roadway space for a variety of users,
including motor vehicles, transit vehicles,
bicycles, and pedestrians when constructing
or modifying roadways.
Strategy LUT-2.2b: Street Capacity: Avoid increases in street
capacity unless necessary to provide right-
of-way for transportation alternatives.
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Strategy LUT-2.2c: Truck Movements: Regulate truck
movements in a manner that balances the
efficient movement of goods with the small
town character of Campbell’s street system.
Strategy LUT-2.2d: Slow Traffic in Downtown: Evaluate
slowing traffic in the Downtown area by
reducing through traffic lanes and trading
the area for improved turning lanes,
landscaping and bicycle lanes and consider
conversion of one-way streets to two-way
travel.
Strategy LUT-2.2e: Cut-Through Traffic: Discourage cut-
through traffic in residential neighborhoods
by improving the operation of arterials and
collectors.
Policy LUT-2.3: Roadway and Intersection Disruption Minimization:
Minimize traffic disruptions along arterial roadways and
major intersections.
Strategy LUT-2.3a: Intersection Level of Service: To the extent
possible, maintain level of service (LOS) on
designated intersections consistent with the
Santa Clara County Congestion
Management Plan.
Strategy LUT-2.3b: Operation and Performance of Streets:
Monitor the operation and performance of
street systems.
Strategy LUT-2.3c: Roadway and Intersection Capacities:
Assess improvements to increase roadway
and intersection capacities for alternative
modes of transportation.
Strategy LUT-2.3d: Winchester Boulevard: Evaluate alternative
methods to reduce speed on Winchester
Boulevard, including boulevard treatments
such as bulb-outs or on-street parking and
encourage north-south transit on the
Highway 17 Freeway and San Tomas
Expressway.
Policy LUT-2.4: Jobs and Housing Balance: Maintain Campbell’s balance of
jobs and housing units to encourage residents to work in
Campbell, and to limit the impact on the regional
transportation system.
Strategy LUT-2.4a: Full Range of Land Uses: Provide for a full
range of land uses within the City, and for
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mixed-uses within specific development
projects.
Goal LUT-3: Options in ownership and rental housing in terms of style, size, and
density that contribute positively to the surrounding neighborhood.
Policy LUT-3.1: Variety of Residential Densities: Provide land use
categories for and maintenance of a variety of residential
densities to offer existing and future residents of all income
levels, age groups and special needs sufficient opportunities
and choices for locating in Campbell.
Strategy LUT-3.1a: Consistency with Housing Element: Ensure
consistency with the City’s Housing
Element including ensuring that there is
adequate land designated to meet Housing
goals.
Strategy LUT-3.1b: Variety of Residential Densities: Permit and
maintain a variety of residential densities,
including:
• Low Density (less than 3.5 units per
gr. acre)
• Low Density (less than 4.5 units per
gr. acre)
• Low Density (less than 6 units per gr.
acre)
• Low-Medium Density (6-13 units per
gr. acre)
• Medium Density Residential (14-20
units per gr. acre)
• High Density Residential (21-27 units
per gr. acre)
Strategy LUT-3.1c: High Density Residential: Allow higher
residential densities in the North of
Campbell Area (NOCA), South of Campbell
Area (SOCA), and areas near the Light Rail
stations as an incentive to redevelop older,
less intensive uses (see individual plans for
allowed densities) accessible to public
transit.
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Community Design
Goal LUT-4: A community that has a strong identity, community image and “sense of
place.”
Policy LUT-4: Campbell Community Design Study: Ensure projects
comply with the recommendations of the Campbell
Community Design Study.
Neighborhoods
Goal LUT-5: Preservation and enhancement of the quality character and land use
patterns that support the neighborhood concept.
Policy LUT-5.1: Neighborhood Integrity: Recognize that the City is
composed of residential, industrial and commercial
neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and
allow change consistent with reinforcing positive
neighborhood values, while protecting the integrity of the
city’s neighborhoods.
Policy LUT-5.2: Residential Neighborhoods: Maintain safe, attractive,
pedestrian friendly residential neighborhoods with
identifiable centers and consistent development patterns
and a range of public and private services.
Strategy LUT-5.2a: Neighborhood Compatibility: Promote new
residential development and substantial
additions that are designed to maintain and
support the existing character and
development pattern of the surrounding
neighborhood, especially in historic
neighborhoods and neighborhoods with
consistent design characteristics.
Strategy LUT-5.2b: Residential Design Guidelines: Adopt
design guidelines for new construction and
remodeling of all residential structures.
Design guidelines should include provisions
for height, bulk, setbacks and garage
placement so that new construction is
compatible with existing neighborhood
patterns.
Strategy LUT-5.2c: Neighborhood Focal Point: Assist
neighborhoods to retain schools or
incorporate open space features as a central
focal point and give priority to park
acquisition from surplus school sites in
neighborhoods where the site is the only
open space feature. For details refer to the
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Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities
Element.
Strategy LUT-5.2d: Density Change Criteria: In considering
changes to residential densities, employ
criteria such as compatibility with the
residential surroundings, privacy, noise, and
changes in traffic levels on neighboring
streets and major thoroughfares.
Strategy LUT-5.2e: Reduction of Development Intensity:
Development intensity may be reduced
below the minimum on the land use diagram
to ensure the compatibility of development
with its surroundings or due to site
constraints such as lot size or natural
features.
Strategy LUT-5.2f: Attractive, Healthy and Safe
Neighborhoods: Enforce the Municipal
Code to maintain safe housing, provide
rodent control, reduce blight and protect
residences from pollution.
Policy LUT-5.3: Variety of Commercial and Office Uses: Maintain a variety
of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses
that provide needed goods, services and entertainment.
Strategy LUT-5.3a: Commercial Design Guidelines: Establish
commercial and mixed-use design
guidelines to ensure attractive and functional
buildings and site design, and to ensure
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
Strategy LUT-5.3b: Minimal Setbacks: Design commercial and
office buildings city-wide to have minimal
setbacks from the sidewalk except to allow
for pedestrian oriented features such as
plazas, recessed entryways, and wider
sidewalks for outdoor cafes. Discourage
parking areas between the public right-of-
way and the front façade of the building.
Strategy LUT-5.3c: Revitalization of Shopping Centers:
Encourage the maintenance and
revitalization of commercial shopping
centers.
Strategy LUT-5.3d: Commercial Centers: Review the design, use
and upgrading of commercial centers via the
discretionary permit process, and ensure that
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conditions of approval are adopted that
require businesses to be well kept and
operated in a way that limit impacts to
adjacent uses.
Strategy LUT-5.3e: Alternative Shopping Opportunities:
Encourage farmers’ markets, community
and cultural events in the Downtown
commercial area that provide alternative
shopping opportunities and community
interaction.
Strategy LUT-5.3f: Redevelopment: Facilitate redevelopment
opportunities that further revitalization
efforts in the Downtown commercial area.
Strategy LUT-5.3g: Day and Evening Activities: Encourage
restaurant and specialty retail uses in the
Downtown commercial area that will foster
a balance of day and evening activity.
Strategy LUT-5.3h: Parking and Circulation: Provide adequate
parking and encourage circulation patterns
to serve commercial districts so as to
discourage commercial traffic into adjacent
residential zones.
Strategy LUT-5.3i: Mixed-Use in Commercial Districts:
Consider revising the Zoning Ordinance to
include standards for mixed-use
development (residential and/or office above
ground floor retail) in commercial districts.
Strategy LUT-5.3j: Winchester Boulevard Plan: Develop an
Area Plan for Winchester Boulevard. The
Area Plan should address specific
boundaries, mix of uses, street amenities,
landscaping, building and site design.
Strategy LUT-5.3k: Auto Services: Restrict auto related uses to
minor auto services (e.g. oil changers and
auto parts stores) on major streets that define
Campbell’s image. These “image” streets
are defined in the Streetscape Standards
located in Appendix A.
Policy LUT-5.4: Industrial Neighborhoods: Safeguard industry’s ability to
operate effectively, by limiting the establishment of
incompatible uses in industrial neighborhoods and
encouraging compatible uses.
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Strategy LUT-5.4a: Auto-Repair: Amend the Zoning Ordinance
to restrict auto-repair uses to industrial
areas, not including Research and
Development.
Strategy LUT-5.4b: Residential Adjacent to Industrial: Amend
Area Plans and Zoning Ordinances to ensure
that conflicts between residential and
industrial uses are minimized.
Strategy LUT-5.4c: Redevelopment: Facilitate redevelopment
opportunities in the McGlincey Lane area.
Policy LUT-5.5: Industrial Diversity: Promote a variety of industrial use
opportunities that maintain diversified services and a
diversified economic base.
Strategy LUT-5.5a: Services in Industrial Areas: Encourage
convenient retail and commercial services
(restaurants and hotels) in industrial areas to
support businesses, their customers and their
employees.
Strategy LUT-5.5b: Incubator Businesses: Maintain industrial
space for small start-up and incubator
businesses.
Strategy LUT-5.5c: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Guidelines:
Develop guidelines for Industrial designated
land use, including a provision that allows
higher FARs for larger parcels that
encourage research and development uses in
the Dell and McGlincey neighborhoods.
Policy LUT-5.6: Industrial Impact: Reduce the impact of existing industrial
uses on adjacent residences, schools, and other sensitive
uses.
Strategy LUT-5.6a: Performance Standards: Develop
performance standards to mitigate negative
impacts on adjacent uses that surround
industrial areas, including noise, light and
vibration.
Strategy LUT-5.6b Visual Barriers: Reduce the visual impact of
excessive lighting and glare, mechanical
equipment, trash enclosures, outdoor storage
and loading docks.
Strategy LUT-5.6c Physical Buffers: Provide landscaped buffers,
sidewalks and equipment screening to
provide a visual and noise-abating buffer
between uses.
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Policy LUT-5.7: Industrial Areas: Industrial development should have
functional and safe vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian
circulation, good site and architectural design, be sensitive
to surrounding uses, connect to public transit, and be
energy efficient. New projects should contribute to the
positive character of industrial areas and the overall image
of the City.
Strategy LUT-5.7a: Industrial Design Guidelines: Develop
Industrial Design Guidelines with specific
policies including, but not limited to the
following:
Require varied, high-quality,
finished construction materials such as
glass, stucco, plaster, or brick. No
exposed concrete block or flat sheet
metal.
Enhance the street frontage of a
building with landscaping and an
emphasis on the office portion of the
building.
Orient service activities such as
loading docks to the rear of the site.
Strategy LUT-5.7b: Amenities in Industrial Areas: Amend
Zoning Ordinance to provide appropriate
amenities for employees in industrial areas,
such as outdoor eating areas and walkways.
Strategy LUT-5.7c: Screening: Screen the service portion of
industrial buildings such as outdoor storage,
trash enclosures and loading areas,
especially those adjacent to roadways or
public amenities, with extensive landscaping
and architectural treatments.
Strategy LUT-5.7d: Auto Repair Facility Design: Promote the
design of auto repair facilities that provide
sufficient screened vehicle staging areas that
are independent from the parking required
for customers, employees and loading.
Policy LUT-5.8: Non-Conforming Uses: Encourage non-conforming
properties to redevelop as conforming uses.
Strategy LUT-5.8a: Methods to Encourage Redevelopment of
Non-conforming Uses: Study methods to
encourage non-conforming properties to
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redevelop as conforming uses, including the
possibility of an amortization program.
Gateways / City Boundaries
Goal LUT-6: Strong and identifiable City boundaries that provide a sense of arrival into
the City and its districts to reinforce Campbell’s quality small town image.
Policy LUT-6.1: Entries to the City and Special Districts: Identify entries to
the city and special districts (Downtown, San Tomas
Neighborhood, and others) with special features.
Strategy LUT-6.1a: Identification Signs: Install city
identification signs including distinctive
landscaping and lighting or other markers at
community gateways to signify entry.
Strategy LUT-6.1b: Landmark Gateway Buildings: Anchor
gateway intersections with landmark
buildings that incorporate distinctive
architectural character. Orient landmark
buildings to face and frame the corners of
intersections.
Strategy LUT-6.1c: Gateway Intersections: Develop major
gateway intersections such as Highway 17 /
Hamilton Avenue and San Tomas
Expressway / Winchester Boulevard with
signage, lighting and abundant landscaping,
using tall trees and under-planting.
Policy LUT-6.2: Logical Boundaries: Strive to provide logical boundaries
and municipal service areas.
Strategy LUT-6.2a: Logical Boundaries: Work with adjacent
cities and affected neighborhoods to provide
logical boundaries and service areas through
boundary adjustments in the neighborhood
east of San Tomas Aquino Road between
Campbell Avenue and the San Tomas
Aquino Creek, the neighborhood west of
Bascom Avenue between Apricot Way and
Camden Avenue, and the neighborhood
south of San Tomas Aquino Creek near the
southwestern portion of the City and other
areas where appropriate.
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Strategy LUT-6.2b: Annexation Of Unincorporated Areas:
Pursue annexation of unincorporated areas
within the City’s Sphere of Influence, where
appropriate.
Strategy LUT-6.2c: Service Delivery: Coordinate service
delivery across boundaries and on shared
facilities with the appropriate local or state
agency.
Street Appearance and Public Improvements
Goal LUT-7: Attractive, well-maintained and safe streets, public improvements and
utilities.
Policy LUT-7.1: Road Maintenance: Maintain and repair roads.
Strategy LUT-7.1a: Pavement Management System: Assess
street conditions and prioritize repair needs
balancing the needs of the community using
input from the City’s Pavement
Management System.
Strategy LUT-7.1b: Roadway Repair And Maintenance: Conduct
roadway repair and routine maintenance as
necessary.
Policy LUT-7.2: Public Utilities and Improvements: Provide a
comprehensive network of sidewalks, public utilities and
multi-modal improvements that are safe, attractive,
efficient, well maintained and accessible for pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists.
Strategy LUT-7.2a: Public Improvements Installation: Develop
and adopt an ordinance ensuring that
property owners of new, infill and
substantial remodeling development projects
install, upgrade or repair street and public
improvements adjacent to the subject
property, where and when appropriate.
Strategy LUT-7.2b: Public Improvements Design: Design public
improvements to meet safety, accessibility
and aesthetic guidelines. Consider adopting
an "Art in Public Places" program.
Strategy LUT-7.2c: Undergrounding of Utilities: Adopt an
ordinance for ensuring that certain utilities,
such as electricity (including main overhead
lines), cable and communications facilities,
are placed underground along the street
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frontage (boundary lines) and from the street
to the new structures (service drops) for new
projects, and for substantial remodeling
projects.
Strategy LUT-7.2d: Public Utility Screening: Develop and adopt
an ordinance ensuring that certain public
utilities (such as utility control boxes) are
screened from view by using a combination
of easements, undergrounding, screen walls
and landscaping to deter graffiti and to hide
unattractive equipment, where practical.
Strategy LUT-7.2e: Anti-Graffiti Programs: Participate in anti-
graffiti programs that remove graffiti from
buildings, signs, structures and utilities, as
quickly as possible.
Strategy LUT-7.2f: Excess Right-of-Way: Consider vacating
excess right-of-way to property owners
when the vacation conforms to the City’s
Standards for street improvements.
Strategy LUT-7.2g: Landscaped and Tree Lined Streets: Provide
attractive, user friendly, tree-lined streets
and install creative landscaping in street
improvement projects, where feasible.
Strategy LUT-7.2h: Consistent Right-of-Way Treatment: Design
consistent right-of-way treatment on
individual streets.
Strategy LUT-7.2i: Narrow Local Streets: Create pedestrian-
friendly local streets that are narrow enough
to be easily crossed by pedestrians.
Strategy LUT-7.2j: Sidewalks: Inventory sidewalks and develop
a program to address filling the gaps. Design
sidewalks that are separated from the
automobile travel way, on arterial streets.
Sidewalks along other streets should be
consistent with the neighborhood.
Strategy LUT-7.2k: Multi-Use Trails: Design multi-use trails
that are wide enough to accommodate safe
two-way passage for bikes and bike trailers.
Strategy LUT-7.2l: Street Trees: Where sidewalks are directly
adjacent to curbs and no planting strip
exists, explore ways to add planting pockets
with street trees and water efficient
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landscaping to increase shade and reduce the
apparent width of wide streets.
Strategy LUT-7.2m: Clearance on Walkways: Provide adequate
clearances on walkways for pedestrians on
the public right-of-way.
Strategy LUT-7.2n: Consistency with Plans: Ensure that new
development and substantial remodeling
projects are consistent with Specific Plans,
Area Plans, City Standard Details and
adopted Streetscape Standards to create
cohesive design.
Strategy LUT-7.2o: Utility Cuts and Trenching: Limit
unnecessary utility cuts and trenching in the
public right of way and promote coordinated
installation between multiple utility
providers.
Policy LUT-7.3: Transportation Safety: Make safety a priority of citywide
transportation design and planning.
Strategy LUT-7.3a: Intersection Design: Incorporate pedestrian
and bicycle features and auto safety
components in intersection design and
improvement projects, such as curb cuts to
accommodate bicycle trailers, bicycle
crossing buttons at traffic signals,
appropriately designed bulbouts to shorten
pedestrian crossings but still facilitating
bicyclists, and bicycle sensors at major
intersections. Develop a comprehensive
policy incorporating strategies that facilitate
the movement of pedestrians and bicyclists
through intersections that includes periodic
safety risk evaluations and corresponding
safety measures.
Strategy LUT-7.3b: Street Lighting: Install, maintain, and repair
city-wide street lighting as needed (some
Area Plans have specific lighting standards)
Encourage the use of new energy efficient
lighting technologies.
Strategy LUT-7.3c: Traffic Control Devices: Ensure traffic
control devices function properly.
Strategy LUT-7.3d: Child Safety: Consider the safety and
comfort of school children in street
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modification projects that affect school
travel routes.
Strategy LUT-7.3e: Speed Limits: Enforce speed limits and
other traffic laws, especially in residential
areas, to the extent that resources are
available.
Strategy LUT-7.3f: Traffic Calming Measures: Consider
implementation of traffic calming measures
to ensure safe and reasonable speeds in
residential neighborhoods consistent with
the City’s adopted neighborhood traffic
management program.
Strategy LUT-7.3g Trail Safety and Access: Enforce Speed
limits and park rules while maintaining
access points to the Los Gatos Creek Trail to
ensure a safe environment for all users.
Historic and Cultural Resources
Goal LUT-8: Preservation of historic buildings, districts and cultural resources.
Policy LUT-8.1: Historic Buildings, Landmarks and Districts and Cultural
Resources: Preserve, rehabilitate or restore the City’s
historic buildings, landmarks, districts and cultural
resources and retain the architectural integrity of
established building patterns within historic residential
neighborhoods to preserve the cultural heritage of the
community.
Strategy LUT-8.1a: Update Historic Resource Inventory:
Review the City’s neighborhoods for
consideration of adding significant
structures, landmarks, trees or district status
to the Historic Resource inventory on a
regular basis, and update the list
accordingly.
Strategy LUT-8.1b: Historic Design Guidelines: Adopt
guidelines to ensure that improvements and
additions to historic buildings are
compatible with existing historic
architecture and conform to historically
established building forms, character and
setbacks of the neighborhood.
Strategy LUT-8.1c: Adaptive Re-Use: Encourage adaptive re-
use of and incorporation of the city’s
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historic buildings and structures for new
development projects, when feasible.
Strategy LUT-8.1d: Historic Building Materials Ordinance:
Adopt an ordinance that requires that
historic building materials be salvaged
and/or recycled.
Strategy LUT-8.1e: Historic Preservation Awareness: Promote
public awareness of historic preservation
through informational publications and
programs.
Strategy LUT-8.1f: State Historical Building Code: Adopt the
use of the State Historical Building Code for
designated historic buildings.
Strategy LUT-8.1g: Certified Local Government Status: Attain
Certified Local Government Status of the
Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Strategy LUT-8.1h: Historic Preservation Incentives: Develop
incentives to encourage preservation and
restoration including allowing the use of
appropriate historic Building and Fire Codes
and leniency on certain standard
development requirements.
Strategy LUT-8.1i: Altering or Demolishing Historic Resources:
Establish procedures, including identifying
alternatives, for proposals that significantly
alter or demolish historic resources.
Strategy LUT-8.1j: Heritage Theater: Support efforts to restore
the Heritage Theater.
Land Use Compatibility
Goal LUT-9: A compatible land use pattern citywide.
Policy LUT-9.1: Land Use Pattern: Establish a compatible land use pattern
citywide.
Strategy LUT-9.1a: Land Use Conflict Minimization: Amend
the General Plan and Zoning map to
minimize conflicts between land uses when
identified.
Strategy LUT-9.1b: Land Use Review: Review the types of land
uses allowed in the City’s zoning districts
and revise, where appropriate, to assure
greater compatibility.
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Strategy LUT-9.1c: Land Use Objectives and Redevelopment
Plans: Permit only those uses that are
compatible with land use objectives and
redevelopment plans.
Strategy LUT-9.1d: Land Use Limits and Controls: Amend the
Zoning Ordinance to establish limits and
controls regarding operating hours for uses
that are incompatible with adjoining
residential dues to noise, traffic or other
disturbances.
Policy LUT-9.2: General Plan and Zoning Consistency: Maintain
consistency between the General Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance.
Strategy LUT-9.2a: Zoning Ordinance Revisions: Revise the
Zoning Ordinance and Map to be consistent
with the City’s General Plan Land Use
Diagram.
Policy LUT-9.3: Design and Planning Compatibility: Promote high quality,
creative design and site planning that is compatible with
surrounding development, public spaces and natural
resources.
Strategy LUT-9.3a: Public Input: Incorporate public input into
the preparation, update and adoption of land
use policies, design guidelines, regulations
and engineering specifications that ensure
high quality development and reflect
community and neighborhood values.
Strategy LUT-9.3b: Review of Zoning Requirements: Undertake
a comprehensive review of zoning
requirements to identify additional site
development and architectural standards that
should be required.
Strategy LUT-9.3c: Simplify Zoning Code: Use illustrations and
develop methods for simplifying the Zoning
Code to promote well-designed projects.
Strategy LUT-9.3d: Building Design: Design buildings to revitalize streets and public spaces by orienting the building to the street, including human scale details and massing that engages the pedestrian.
Strategy LUT-9.3e: Building Materials: Encourage the use of long-lasting, high quality building materials on all buildings to ensure the long-term quality of the built environment.
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Strategy LUT-9.3f: Development Orientation: Orient new development toward public and private amenities or open space, in particular:
• Orient front entrances, living/office area and windows toward the amenity or open space.
• Orient high activity areas such as outdoor dining areas and plazas, and major pedestrian routes toward the amenity or open space.
Strategy LUT-9.3g: Pedestrian Amenities: Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as plazas, landscaped areas with seating, pedestrian walkways into new developments.
Strategy LUT-9.3h: Art in Private Development: Consider implementing an “Art in Private Development” program to provide for the visual arts within commercial, industrial and multiple-family residential projects.
Strategy LUT-9.3i: Master Plan of Phased Sites: Ensure developers of phased multi-building complexes provide a master plan demonstrating how the entire site will be developed.
Strategy LUT-9.3j: Landmark Preservation: Encourage preservation of existing landmark features on buildings and on building sites.
Strategy LUT-9.3k: Screening Guidelines: Create guidelines for ensuring that visual and noise impacts of storage, loading areas and mechanical equipment are minimized, which may include provisions for larger setbacks, screening, walls, substantial landscaping, acoustic materials, equipment usage and building modifications.
Strategy LUT-9.3l: Wireless Telecommunication Facilities: Minimize the visual impact of wireless telecommunication facilities by designing them as an integral architectural feature to a structure.
Strategy LUT-9.3m: Location of Service Areas: Locate parking areas, truck loading areas, drive-through lanes and drive-through windows away from streets, out of immediate public view, while minimizing land use conflicts and traffic impacts.
Strategy LUT-9.3n: Signs: Revise the Zoning Code or develop guidelines that ensure high quality, attractive
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signs that are appropriate for each Zoning District.
Strategy LUT-9.3o: Single-Purpose Buildings: Discourage the development of single-purpose buildings (i.e. self-storage facilities).
Strategy LUT-9.3p: Site Lighting Guidelines: Ensure that lighting does not create glare and overflow on adjacent properties by developing standards and guidelines that are incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance.
Amenities, Open Space and Community Linkages
Goal LUT-10: Landscaping, natural resources and amenities that are visible and
accessible to the public.
Policy LUT-10.1: Landscaping: Encourage the retention and planting of
landscaping to enhance the natural and built environment.
Strategy LUT-10.1a: Natural Feature Retention: Encourage site
design that incorporates or otherwise retains
natural features such as mature trees, terrain,
vegetation, wildlife and creeks.
Strategy LUT-10.1b: Landscape Standards: Revise the Landscape
and Tree Protection Ordinance to require
enhanced landscaping standards, including
standards for providing a variety of species,
sizes and adequate number of trees, shrubs
and drought-tolerant planting.
Strategy LUT-10.1 c: Outdoor Common Areas: Encourage well-
designed and landscaped outdoor common
areas for eating, relaxing, or recreation for
new projects, and if feasible, when buildings
are remodeled or expanded. When possible,
the common outdoor areas should adjoin
natural features.
Strategy LUT-10.1d: Drought-Tolerant Plant List: Maintain a list
of drought-tolerant plants for public
distribution.
Strategy LUT-10.1e: Parking Lot Screening: Plant landscaping or
build decorative walls at the interior and
perimeter of parking areas as a visual screen.
Policy LUT-10.2: Roadway Landscaping: Landscape public roadways to
define the character of districts and neighborhoods.
Strategy LUT- 10.2a: Streetscape Standards: Implement
Streetscape Standards with landscaped
boulevard treatment on arterial streets, and
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implement the installation of street trees per
the Standard Street Improvements.
Strategy LUT-10.2b: Expressway and Freeway Landscaping:
Work with appropriate agencies and
developers of new development adjacent to
Highway 17, Highway 85 and San Tomas
Expressway to provide landscaping along
the sides of the freeway or expressway and
within the medians that are adjacent to the
new development.
Strategy LUT-10.2c: Landscaping in the Public Right-of-Way:
Adopt an ordinance requiring developers to
install and maintain landscaping within the
public right-of-way adjacent to the
developed property.
Strategy LUT-10.2d: Landscaping as a Theme: Use similar types
of trees and landscaping to create a theme
within districts or neighborhoods. Medians
should also be used to create a theme to
distinguish major thoroughfares and
prominent streets.
Goal LUT-11: A physically connected, efficient community with safe access and linkages
throughout the city for a variety of transportation modes and users.
Policy LUT-11.1: Physically Connected Transportation Infrastructure: Strive
to achieve physically connected transportation
infrastructure.
Strategy LUT-11.1a: Dead-End Streets: Connect dead-end streets
with pedestrian and bicycle paths in new
developments and in existing neighborhoods
where so desired by residents.
Strategy LUT-11.1b: Downtown Alleyways: Evaluate enhancing
Downtown alleyways for pedestrian use.
Require the improvement of alleys adjacent
to properties when the site is redeveloped
or the use is intensified.
Strategy LUT-11.1c: Bicycle Facility Identification: Identify
bicycle lane, route and trail information on
signs along the appropriate roadways and
pathways and identify each on the City’s
bicycle system map.
Strategy LUT-11.1d: Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections in
Development: Encourage new or
redeveloping projects to provide logical
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bicycle and pedestrian connections on site,
between parking areas, buildings, and street
sidewalks and to existing or planned public
right-of-way facilities and encourage
pedestrian passages between street-front
sidewalks and rear-lot parking areas. Ensure
that the bicycle and pedestrian connections
interface safely.
Strategy LUT-11.1e: Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections
Between Neighborhoods: Facilitate the
construction of connected pedestrian and
bicycle facilities (e.g. bridges, pathways,
sidewalks and bike lanes) between and
within neighborhoods that are attractive,
well-lit, comfortable, tree lined and safe,
especially within one-half mile of major
activity centers, schools and parks.
Strategy LUT-11.1f: Bicycle Lanes and Paths: Incorporate
bicycle lanes and paths into the City’s
standard street details and designated street
improvement projects in the Capital
Improvement Program, where feasible.
Strategy LUT-11.1g: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
Address the needs of people with disabilities
and comply with the requirements of the
ADA during the planning and
implementation of transportation and
parking improvement projects.
Strategy LUT-11.1h: New Transportation Facilities: Ensure that
new transportation facilities will be provided
or constructed so as not to create new
barriers or other impediments to
neighborhood connectivity.
Strategy LUT-11.1i: Roadway Completion: Extend arterial and
collector roadways, where feasible, to
complete logical connections through and
between neighborhoods.
Policy LUT-11.2: Services Within Walking Distance: Encourage
neighborhood services within walking distance of
residential uses.
Strategy LUT-11.2a: Services Within Walking Distance:
Encourage neighborhood serving
commercial and quasi-public uses, such as
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churches, schools, and meeting halls to
locate within walking distance of residential
uses.
Access to Development
Goal LUT-12: Minimal traffic disruptions along commercial corridors and arterial
roadways, and coordinated development of independent sites.
Strategy LUT-12.1a: Shared Driveways, Access and Parking:
Modify the zoning ordinance to encourage
owners of non-single family residential and
mixed-use properties to consolidate
driveways, enter into access easements and
share parking with neighboring properties,
especially where uses have hours of peak
parking demand that are different from each
other.
Strategy LUT-12.1b: Driveways: Ensure that driveways are a
sufficient distance from intersections.
Strategy LUT-12.1c: Parking Lot Design: Design parking lots to
minimize impacts on the street system by
providing adequate sized driveways,
sufficient queuing and efficient circulation.
Strong Economy
Goal LUT-13: Strong and stable sources of City revenues while promoting an appropriate
balance of land uses and a high quality of life in the City.
Policy LUT-13.1: Variety of Uses: Attract and maintain a variety of uses that
create an economic balance within the City while
maintaining a balance with other community land use
needs, such as housing and open space, and while
providing high quality services to the community.
Strategy LUT-13.1a: Hotels: Attract major hotels to Campbell as
a convenience for local residents and
businesses, as well as a tax generator for the
community.
Strategy LUT-13.1b: Business Retention and Attraction: Develop
programs to retain and attract businesses that
meet the shopping and service needs of
Campbell residents.
Strategy LUT-13.1c: Fiscal Effects of Land Use: Evaluate the
fiscal effects of different land uses on City
revenues and services.
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Strategy LUT-13.1d: Cost Saving Measures and City Services:
Continue to put cost-saving measures into
effect, while maintaining and improving the
quality of City services.
Policy LUT-13.2: Business and Activity Centers: Enhance the accessibility of
Campbell’s business and activity centers.
Strategy LUT-13.2a: Downtown Parking: Provide sufficient
parking in the Downtown area to address
long-term (employee) and short-term
(customer) parking.
Strategy LUT-13.2b: Downtown Parking Efficiency: Encourage
parking strategies in the Downtown area that
maximize the efficient use of parking.
Strategy LUT-13.2c: Identifiable Access: Ensure safe, easily-
identifiable access to commercial and retail
centers.
Strategy LUT-13.2d: Large Retailers on Hamilton Avenue:
Encourage large retailers to locate along
Hamilton Avenue and Bascom Avenue by
maintaining large parcels, encouraging lot
consolidation, and discouraging parcel
adjustments that reduce lot sizes.
Area Plans and Special Project Areas
Pruneyard / Creekside Commercial District
Goal LUT-14: The Pruneyard/ Creekside Area as an active, connected “urban village”
with a mixture of commercial, office, residential, entertainment and
recreational uses functioning as a community and regional focal point.
Policy LUT-14.1: Area Plan: Develop an Area Plan for the Pruneyard /
Creekside Commercial District.
Policy LUT-14.2: Development Intensities: Allow higher development
intensities within the Pruneyard / Creekside area.
Strategy LUT-14.2a: Maximum Height: Allow new buildings and
redeveloped buildings to develop at the
maximum height in the Pruneyard/Creekside
Area, subject to traffic and environmental
constraints.
Strategy LUT-14.2b: Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Allow a maximum
FAR of 2.0 for new development or
redevelopment within the
Pruneyard/Creekside Area.
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Policy LUT-14.3: Physically Connected: Encourage new development in the
Pruneyard/Creekside Area that is physically connected to
existing development and oriented towards the creek trail
with appropriate setbacks, and that provides logical
connections and access to the creek trail.
Strategy LUT-14.3a: Campisi Way Extension: Encourage logical
connections and accessibility by requiring
developers to participate in the extension of
Campisi Way to the Pruneyard site.
Strategy LUT-14.3b: Property Coordination: Encourage property
owners to coordinate with each other in
resolving parking, circulation and traffic
system improvements.
Strategy LUT-14.3c: Development along Los Gatos Creek:
Ensure that new projects or remodeling
projects adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek
participate in developing the creek as a
landscaped parkway and extend the
landscape theme into creekside
developments to enhance exposure to the
creek, provide passive recreation (seating
areas) and integrate the creek and new
development.
Strategy LUT-14.3d: Links to Los Gatos Creek: Ensure that new
development provides visual and pedestrian
and bicycle linkages with Los Gatos Creek.
Strategy LUT-14.3e: Landscape and Signage: Work with property
owners to develop a consolidated landscape
and signage theme to be developed to
improve the area’s image as a special and
unique place.
Policy LUT-14.4: Parcel Consolidation: Encourage the consolidation of
properties to obtain more logical building sites and
coordinated development opportunities in the
Pruneyard/Creekside Area.
Strategy LUT-14.4a: Floor Area Ratio: Allow sites of greater than
3 acres to maximize densities of up to 2.0
FAR for non-residential uses and up to a
maximum residential density of 27 units per
gross acre. Project densities on parcels of
smaller size will be reduced on a sliding
scale as indicated below:
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Minimum Acres Maximum
FAR
Allowable
Density Range
Up to .99
1.0 to 1.99
2.0 to 2.99
3.0 and above
.30
.50
1.0
2.0
Up to 8 du/acre
8 to 16
8 to 21
8 to 27
Strategy LUT-14.4b: Parcel Consolidation: Consolidated or larger
parcels will also be permitted to mix
residential and non-residential uses up to the
maximum densities allowed.
Strategy LUT-14.4c: Density Bonus: A density bonus of up to
25% may be permitted for projects which
provide below market rate housing or
housing which meets a special community-
wide need such as housing for the disabled
or housing for the elderly.
Strategy LUT-14.4d: Parking Facilities: Joint use of parking
facilities may be utilized with mixed-use
development formats on larger parcels.
Policy LUT-14.5: Building Orientation: Orient buildings toward public
streets. New buildings on corner lots should frame the
intersection through the use of reduced setbacks where
necessary for access, facades that incorporate prominent
entries, windows, design details and landscaping.
Strategy LUT-14.5a: Residential Entries: Orient entries to
residential units along a public street.
Strategy LUT-14.5b: Non-residential Entries: Orient entries of
non-residential developments toward the
public street and provide street-level
windows and glass front display bays for all
street-level office and retail.
Strategy LUT-14.5c: Parking Lots: Encourage parking lots at the
side of or rear of, or below buildings.
Parking lots are strongly discouraged
between buildings and the sidewalk.
Policy LUT-14.6: Mixed Residential and Non-residential Uses: Allow
residential uses that are mixed whether horizontally or
vertically with non-residential uses.
Strategy LUT-14.6a: Building Heights: Locate taller buildings
toward Highway 17 and the center of the
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Pruneyard/Creekside area. Building heights
should be reduced as building forms
approach Hamilton Avenue, Bascom
Avenue, Campbell Avenue and the Creek
Trail.
Strategy LUT-14.6b: Ground Floor Retail Uses: Ensure ground
floor retail uses on Bascom and Hamilton
Avenues, with vibrant street level
elevations.
Strategy LUT-14.6c: Decorative Features: Development projects
should incorporate decorative features
including plazas that incorporate amenities
such as public art, special paving, tile, and
fountains.
NOCA
Goal LUT-15: Mixed residential, office and retail commercial area functioning as an
attractive gateway and complementing Downtown commercial activity
(see NOCA plan in Appendix A).
Policy LUT-15.1: Parcel Consolidation: Encourage property owners to
combine parcels into larger building sites to accommodate
quality mixed-use developments.
Strategy LUT-15.1a: Allowable FAR: Allowable density for non-
residential uses is up to 1.0 floor area ratio
(FAR).
Strategy LUT-15.1b: Allowable Density: Allow residential
development up to a maximum density of 20
units per gross acre, which will not be
counted against the allowable floor area
ratio.
Strategy LUT-15.1c: Floor Area Ratio & Density:
Floor Area Ratio & Density: Allow a
maximum floor area ratio of 1.0 for non-residential uses (including the non-residential portions of a mixed-use development), and a maximum density of 20
units per gross acre for residential and
mixed-use development, for parcels greater than 3 net acres in size. Project floor area ratio and density shall comply with the limits stated in the following table:
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Strategy LUT-15.1d: Density Bonus: Allow a density bonus of up
to 25% for projects that provide below
market rate housing or housing that meets a
special community-wide need (e.g. Disabled
or the elderly).
Strategy LUT-15.1e: Shared Parking: Encourage the joint use of
parking where there is a mixed-use
development format on larger parcels.
Policy LUT-15.2: Residential facing Harrison Avenue: Ensure that
developments that front Harrison Avenue are residential
and in a format compatible with existing residential
development on Harrison Avenue and surrounding the
Civic Center.
Strategy LUT-15.2a: Density on Harrison Avenue: Ensure single-
family residential densities up to 13
dwelling units per gross acre on
development facing Harrison Avenue.
Strategy LUT-15.2b: Land Use: Allow the rear portions of
properties fronting on Harrison Avenue to
be developed with residential, office,
commercial, or mixed-uses otherwise
permitted in NOCA provided such
development will not adversely impact
adjacent uses.
Policy LUT-15.3: Building Orientation: Orient buildings to a public street.
Strategy LUT-15.3a: Residential Entries: Locate building entries
facing the streets for all residential units
located along a public street.
Strategy LUT-15.3b: Non-Residential Entries: Ensure that all
non-residential developments are required to
orient identifiable entryways toward public
streets and provide street-level windows and
glass front display bays for all street-level
office and retail.
Strategy LUT-15.3c: Corner-Building Placement: Ensure that new
buildings on corner lots frame the
intersection through the use of minimal
setbacks, facades that incorporate prominent
entries, windows, design details and
landscaping.
Strategy LUT-15.3d: Parking Lots: Ensure that parking lots are at
the side of, rear of, or below buildings.
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Parking lots should not be permitted
between the buildings and the sidewalk.
SOCA
Goal LUT-16: Revitalize Downtown commercial, industrial and recreational areas and
provide housing opportunities.
Policy LUT-16.1: Land Use: Allow commercial, industrial and / or residential
land uses in accordance with the adopted plan for each sub-
area (see SOCA plan in Appendix A).
Strategy LUT-16.1a: Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Allow a FAR of up
to .50, except hotel/motel uses as allowed in
the Expressway Commercial Area, in
accordance with the SOCA plan.
Policy LUT-16.2: Building Orientation: Orient buildings to a public street.
Strategy LUT-16.2a: Residential Entries: Locate building entries
facing the streets for all residential units
located along a public street.
Strategy LUT-16.2b: Non-Residential Entries: Ensure that all
non-residential developments are required to
orient identifiable entryways toward public
streets and provide street-level windows and
glass front display bays for all street-level
office and retail.
Strategy LUT-16.2c: Visibility: Ensure that Residential projects
are designed to provide visibility into the
core of the project where the project adjoins
streets or the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Public
parking for trail users is encouraged.
Policy LUT-16.3: Building and Site Design: Encourage high quality building
and site design in the SOCA Area.
Strategy LUT-16.3a: Screening: Design and Landscape screen
structures within SOCA area to minimize
the perceived mass of the building as viewed
from the Los Gatos Creek Trail and to
enhance the project’s appearance as viewed
from Highway 17.
Strategy LUT-16.3b: Access to Los Gatos Creek Trail: Ensure the
provision of public pedestrian/bicycle access
points to the Los Gatos Creek Trail for new
development and redevelopment in the
SOCA Area.
Policy LUT-16.4: Circulation: Encourage logical circulation patterns.
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Strategy LUT-16.4a: Roadway Extensions: Evaluate requiring
new developments to contribute toward
extending Dillon Avenue to Railway
Avenue and relocation of the extension of
Dell Avenue to improve circulation, provide
emergency vehicle access, and to integrate
projects in the SOCA area.
Policy LUT-16.5: Public Improvements: Encourage logical public
improvements throughout the SOCA area.
Strategy LUT-16.5a: Public Improvements: Ensure that project
applicants participate in SOCA area-wide
improvements, as specified in conditions of
approval.
Strategy LUT-16.5b: Light Rail: Encourage the completion of the
Vasona Light Rail extension on the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way, including
resident and employee serving Light Rail
stations in the SOCA area.
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan
Goal LUT-17: Preserve the informal neighborhood character, low-density residential
areas and reduce auto traffic.
Policy LUT-17.1: San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP): Comply
with the requirements of the STANP (see plan in Appendix
A).
Strategy LUT-17.1a: Lot Sizes: Ensure that new development and
renovation provides low-density residential
development and encourage larger than
minimum lot sizes.
Strategy LUT-17.1b: Landscaping: Ensure that new developments
provide new tree planting, shrubs, greenery
and other landscaping materials, and
preserve existing trees and shrubs.
Strategy LUT-17.1c: General Plan/Zoning Amendments: Ensure
that new General Plan or Zoning
amendments of property equal the
predominant General Plan and/or Zoning
designations of parcels contiguous to, or
directly across a public right-of-way from
the subject site.
Campbell Redevelopment Area
Goal LUT-18: Revitalization of the Central Campbell Redevelopment Project Area.
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Policy LUT-18.1: Redevelopment Plan: Ensure that new development within
the Redevelopment Project Area is consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan.
Downtown
Goal LUT-19: A vibrant community oriented Downtown that serves as the retail, service
commercial, cultural and historic center of the city.
Policy LUT-19.1: Campbell Downtown Development Plan: Ensure that new
development within the Downtown Area complies with the
requirements of the Campbell Downtown Development
Plan (see plan in Attachment A).
Strategy LUT-19.1a: Mix of Uses: Encourage a compatible mix
of uses (i.e. professional offices, services
and retail uses) with ground floor retail uses.
Strategy LUT-19.1b: Pedestrian-Orientation: Reinforce East
Campbell Avenue as a pedestrian-oriented
retail street.
Strategy LUT-19.1c: Regulations and Standards: Examine current
planning regulations and standards
periodically of Downtown Campbell and
areas adjacent to Downtown to ensure that
proposed development will complement and
enhance Downtown vitality.
Downtown Neighborhoods
Goal LUT-20: Traditional neighborhoods and home designs that complement Historic
Downtown Campbell.
Policy LUT-20.1: Compatibility: Ensure that new residential developments
are designed to blend with existing building forms and be
predominantly detached single-family units, as appropriate.
Strategy LUT-20.1a: Detached Units: Ensure that development or
redevelopment projects with more than 2
units consist of detached units with one and
two-story building elements, when located
in a predominantly single-family residential
neighborhood. Ensure residential unit
entries face the public street.
Strategy LUT-20.1b: Building Patterns: Ensure that new
development is designed to blend in with the
existing building patterns of the
neighborhood. For example, if the majority
of the garages on the street are at the rear of
the site, the new building should be designed
to accommodate a rear garage.
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Strategy LUT-20.1c: Downtown Neighborhoods Plan: Develop a
Downtown Neighborhoods Plan that
includes design guidelines that will help
guide quality development.
Strategy LUT-20.1d: Residential Conservation: Prepare a study
that identifies areas within the Downtown
Neighborhoods that should be considered as
being designated as a historic district,
conservation district or other similar plan to
preserve the character and context of
downtown neighborhoods. Adopt the results
of the study, where appropriate (in the form
of a district or plan).
Strategy LUT-20.1e: Administrative Approval of Planned
Development Permits: Evaluate the
feasibility of administrative approval for
Planned Development Permits for
development projects in single-family
residential Planned Development Zoning
Districts that meet the design guidelines.
Policy LUT-20.2: Residential Character: Ensure that non-residential
developments are designed to blend with the surrounding
residential character and scale.
Strategy LUT-20.2a: Residential Character of Non-Residential
Buildings/Uses: Ensure that properties
designated for non-residential uses, such as
offices on properties surrounding the Civic
Center, retain the residential character and
scale of development characteristic of the
surrounding residential neighborhood. The
development is to provide sufficient on-site
parking, and landscape screening to
minimize the commercial appearance of the
use.
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Open Space, Parks and Public
Facilities
Open space, parks and public facilities in the City provide opportunities for a wide
variety of active and passive recreation, organized activities and classes, education public
services and social gatherings. A broad range of open space, park land and public
facilities exist in Campbell — ranging from the Orchard City Green in the Downtown to
the Los Gatos Regional Creek Trail that runs through the entire City.
The Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities Element of the General Plan includes goals,
policies and strategies relating to regional and local open space, parks and public
facilities. This Element meets the State requirement for the Open Space Element and
serves to guide the comprehensive and long-range conservation of open space land. This
Element also sets forth one optional element – the Public Facilities Element.
Open Space land is defined by State Law as any parcel or area of land or water which is
essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use and is also designated in a
local, regional or State plan as open space for statutorily recognized open space purposes.
The terms essentially unimproved are not defined by State law. For the purposes of this
Element of the General Plan, essentially unimproved land includes outdoor park and
recreation facilities, school grounds, outdoor athletic facilities, trails and other amenities
intended to enhance the use and enjoyment of outdoor resources. Within the City of
Campbell, open space land consists primarily of City and Santa Clara County parks and
recreation facilities, school recreation facilities (i.e. sports fields), regional groundwater
recharge facilities and creek corridors.
This Element emphasizes the provision of adequate open space, parks and public
facilities and services to meet the needs of the residents of Campbell. Parks, schools and
other public facilities play an integral part in creating a sense of community.
The City seeks to provide high-quality public services and facilities to its residents,
businesses and visitors in a manner that maintains the small town character of Campbell.
The City also strives to work effectively with other regional service providers and will
continually look for opportunities to improve efficiency.
OVERVIEW
The Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities Element goals, policies and strategies serve
to help achieve the community vision and community goals that were identified by the
Campbell community through the Strategic Planning process. These goals are included in
the Introduction.
Open space, parks and public facilities in Campbell that are safe, clean and comfortable
will attract residents of all ages and become places that they will want to visit and use
regularly. The City’s open space, parks and public facilities, especially multi-use
pathways and trails, are major contributors to the physical connection of Campbell and
provide linkages between residences, schools and commercial and employment centers.
They are a focal point for community involvement and are well-known landmarks that
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provide a sense of community identity and pride. These parks and facilities increase the
attractiveness of the City’s residential neighborhoods and business districts with their
well-maintained landscaping, modern play equipment and recreation facilities and
comfortable outdoor furniture. These facilities contribute to the City’s friendly, small
town atmosphere by providing a destination where local residents can meet, visit and
enjoy a wide variety of activities together. They are an important part of what makes
Campbell a desirable place to live or work.
The Open Space, Parks and Public Facilities Element seeks to provide a variety of open
space land in the City including public, private, passive and active open space. When
implemented, the Element will accomplish the following objectives:
• Strive to provide three acres of open space, park land and recreational
facilities and one acre of school open space and recreational facilities per
1,000 residents in the City;
• Strive to provide open space, parks, or recreation facilities within comfortable
walking distance (one-half mile) of all City residents;
• Maintain and modernize existing open space, parks and public facilities;
• Offer a wide variety of Recreation and Community Service programs;
• Require ample open space and recreational areas within all types of residential
developments;
• Provide substantial landscaped pathways and medians along major streets;
• Provide adequate well-maintained and efficient community facilities,
including libraries and schools;
• Provide high-quality public services to residents and businesses; and,
• Provide properly functioning and efficient sewer and wastewater treatment
facilities and storm drainage systems.
This Element maintains the existing standard of three acres of open space, park land and
recreational facilities and one acre of school open space and recreational facilities for
every 1,000 residents that was set in the 1990 Open Space Element. The City will also
strive to provide open space, parks and recreational facilities with one-half mile of all
residents. This provision is made with the recognition that the City’s ability to provide
these facilities may be limited since the City is largely built out and has only small
pockets of vacant or underutilized land. In some neighborhoods, there are no practical
and affordable options to acquire new open space or parks or recreational facilities;
however, the City will explore opportunities for acquiring new open space, parks or
recreational facilities as opportunities arise. Several of the strategies contained in this
element originated from the Open Space Implementation Plan, which was adopted in
December 1993. These strategies constitute an “action program” of specific techniques
the City intends to use in implementing its open space element. The Open Space Special
Zoning is one of the main tools to do this.
Given the limitation for acquisition of new parkland, this Element places a high
importance on the maintenance, modernization and renovation of existing open space,
park and recreation facilities to ensure that they are efficiently utilized and keep pace
with the evolving recreational demands of the community. The City will focus on
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improving existing unimproved open space lands within the City, such as the Santa Clara
Valley Water District Groundwater Recharge Facilities. If improved and fully accessible,
these facilities would complement the City’s open space, park and recreation resources
by providing unique amenities and special facilities. This Element includes policies to
increase regional coordination of park and open space improvements and renovations,
establish joint use agreements with regional agencies to open public access to existing
closed-access facilities and prioritize acquisition of surplus agency land if it becomes
available.
OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Open Space, Park Land and Recreation Facilities Inventory
Campbell currently contains over 250 total acres of fully accessible usable open space,
parks and recreation facilities which includes City parks and special facilities, the County
park and trail, Campbell Union School District facilities, one Santa Clara Valley Water
District groundwater recharge facility that is improved and open to the public and one
private open space area that provided a credit towards the City’s park impact fee and
dedication requirement. In this section, regional open space land, park land and recreation
facilities are discussed first, City lands and facilities are discussed second, school open
space and recreation facilities are discussed third and the distribution of lands and
facilities within the City’s Neighborhoods is discussed last.
Regional Open Spaces, Parks and Recreation Facilities
County Park Lands
The City of Campbell is fortunate to have both a Santa Clara County Park and a multiple-
use County Creek Trail within its boundaries. The County regional park and trail includes
a total of 53.8 acres in the City, of which 52.8 acres is usable open space, as shown in
Table OSP-1. The Los Gatos Creek County Park is a ten-acre park. Casting ponds within
the park are available for fly and plug casting. This park is currently in need of
renovations and the City has set aside funding in its current CIP for a Park Master Plan
that will be jointly prepared by the City and Santa Clara County.
A second unique County resource in Campbell is the Los Gatos Creek Trail. The
multiple-use trail, which totals fourteen miles in length and runs through three cities, is an
important link in the regional trail and park system. The trail stretches over three miles
through Campbell. This trail attracts a large number of pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists and
nature lovers. It connects to the 151-acre Vasona County Park in Los Gatos to the south
and extends northward to Leigh Avenue in San Jose. In the future, the trail will extend to
the Guadalupe River Park in downtown San Jose and will eventually link with the San
Francisco Bay Trail. This trail is an excellent example of interagency cooperation and
planning.
Santa Clara Valley Water District Groundwater Recharge Facilities
Six Santa Clara Valley Water District groundwater recharge facilities are also located in
the City. These areas are shown in Figure OSP-1: Regional Open Space, Parks and
Recreational Facilities. The Santa Clara Valley Water District owns and maintains 122.4
acres of groundwater recharge facilities located within the City. Water held in the
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The path at Edith
Moreley Park
allows visitors to
stroll around the
Groundwater
Recharge Facility
groundwater recharge ponds seeps or “percolates” through the earth’s layers under it
reaches underground aquifers. Although the facility adjacent to the Los Gatos County
Creek Trail is open for public use, the other five groundwater recharge facilities in the
City are not currently available for public use or access. The City has set aside over
$280,000 in its current CIP for the improvement of the Hacienda Avenue Recharge
Facility in 2003 that will add landscaping around the ponds, create a “demonstration
pond” and provide pedestrian access from the adjoining residential neighborhoods to the
southern pond through a joint use agreement. The City recently completed on the
construction of a path around one of the ponds at the McGlincey Groundwater Recharge
Facility adjacent to the new Edith Morley Park.
Table OSP-1: Existing Regional Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities
Park or Facility Name Acreage
Gross Area Usable Open Space
Los Gatos Creek County Trail 43.8 43.8
Los Gatos Creek County Park 10.0 9.0
Subtotal 53.8 52.8
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Groundwater Recharge Facilities1 122.4 89.7
Total 176.2 142.5
1. The 89.7 acres of usable open space is adjacent to the Los Gatos County Creek Trail and includes
a segment of the trail.
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
In 1993, Campbell joined the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (SCCOSA). The
SCCOSA consists of seven elected Directors and a fifteen-member Citizens Advisory
Committee. The Authority encompasses all areas in Santa Clara County except those that
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are currently within the jurisdiction of the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District. The
Authority has the power to acquire property and create assessment districts to fund the
acquisition of and development of support facilities at open space property. Funding for
the Authority is derived from a benefit assessment district on property within the
Authority’s boundaries. A portion of the assessment revenues is reserved for use by
participating jurisdictions to supplement their open space acquisition and development
efforts. The City may apply for the use of these funds for specific open space projects in
the City.
City Facilities
The City owns and maintains a variety of open space, parks and recreation facilities.
Parks provide facilities for athletic, community and social events and are valuable
community resources that are used regularly by residents. These facilities include athletic
fields, basketball courts, play equipment, tot lots, water play features, horseshoe pits,
BBQ grills and picnic areas which can accommodate groups up to 150 people. In 1985,
the City purchased the Campbell High School and rehabilitated it into the 165,000
square-foot Campbell Community Center, which contains several recreational facilities,
including a gymnasium, pool, the Campbell Adult Center, a weight room and cardio
center, meeting rooms, locker rooms and showers, athletic fields and a track. These parks
and facilities are shown in Figure OSP-2: City of Campbell Open Space, Parks and
Recreational Facilities.
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The City recently completed major renovations to Virginia, John Morgan and Campbell
Parks that were specified in the current Park Improvement Implementation Plan. A
variety of new amenities for all ages were installed at these parks, including new play
areas and equipment, swings,
safety fencing, benches, lit
basketball courts, wider paths,
grass volleyball areas and water
play areas. Landscaping was also
replaced or added at the parks.
The City’s newest park is Edith
Morley Park, a four-acre park
near the Campbell Technology
Park off McGlincey Lane. The
park includes a community
garden with 39 plots, native plant
and wildflower areas, picnic
tables, water features and
pathways. The park is adjacent to
2.2 acres of groundwater
recharge ponds and public access
is provided through a joint use agreement with the Water District.
Park Types
The City's parks, open space and recreation facilities include several types of parks and
recreation facilities. The Campbell Municipal Code defines a park as any land held by a
public entity, which is open to the public for recreation activities. The types of parks
include:
• Community Parks. Community Parks are designed and maintained to serve the
entire community. Amenities may include sports facilities, including
basketball courts, ball fields, swimming pools, recreation buildings and other
special use facilities. Additional amenities may include meeting rooms,
gymnasiums, locker rooms and group picnic areas.
• Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood parks are intended primarily to serve a
small portion of the City and are usually within a comfortable walking and
biking distance from residences. They may contain amenities such as children
playgrounds, picnic facilities, natural/landscaped areas and multi-use open
fields.
• Passive Parks. Passive Parks are small play areas and landscaped open spaces
less than an acre in size. They are designed to provide recreation and aesthetic
benefit, primarily in areas of high population density or commercial areas with
high pedestrian use. Amenities may include children's playgrounds, plazas,
turf, picnic areas, benches and special features.
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Table OSP-2: City-owned Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities
Park or Facility Name Acreage
Gross Area Usable Open Space
Community Parks
Campbell Community Center1 28.8 11.2
Campbell Park2 4.9 4.9
Edith Morley Park3 6.2 6.2
John D. Morgan Park4 29.8 29.8
Subtotal 69.7 52.1
Neighborhood Parks
Jack Fischer Park 4.1 4.1
Virginia Park5 0.4 0.4
Subtotal 4.5 4.5
Passive Parks
Ainsley Park 0.1 0.1
Gomes Park 0.1 0.1
Hyde Park 0.3 0.3
Orchard City Green 0.8 0.8
Subtotal 1.3 1.3
Special Open Space Facilities
Campbell Historical Museum 1.6 0.6
Campbell Civic Center 4.5 1.2
Subtotal 6.1 1.8
Total Acreage, City-owned Parks 75.5 57.9
Total Acreage, All City-owned
Facilities
81.6 59.7
1. Includes Latimer Avenue church parcel (not yet developed into usable open space).
2. Includes 1.44 acres owned by Santa Clara County but developed as part of Campbell Park.
3. Includes 2.2 acres of SCVWD groundwater recharge facility land that is adjacent to the park and
developed with pathways.
4. Includes 5.6 acres of Campbell School District land covered by a joint use and maintenance
agreement with the City that is not included in the School District open space count in Table OSP-3
5. Includes 0.14 acres owned by the Santa Clara Valley Water District that is accessible under a Joint
Use Agreement.
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Recreation and Community Services
The Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department provides and facilitates a
variety of activities and programs which serve the needs of the City’s residents and
employees. Programs for youth include summer day and sports camp programs, dance,
sailing, tennis, ice skating, gymnastics and martial arts instruction and special facilities
such as the Temporary Skatepark Facility. Adult programs also include organized sports
leagues, as well as fitness and dance instruction and health, wellness and computer
classes. Mature adults may participate in a variety of arts, exercise and group activities at
the Campbell Adult Center.
School Open Space and Recreation Facilities
The Campbell Union School District (CUSD) owns and maintains seven schools within
the City limits. The Moreland School District owns one school in the City limits,
Coventry School, which is currently closed and leased to a private school. One of the
CUSD’s schools, Dover, is also currently closed and leased to several private schools.
In December 1999, the City Council approved the Facilities Improvement and Joint Use
Agreement with the Campbell Union School District. This Agreement covers eight
schools- Castlemont, Rosemary, Dover, Hazelwood, Capri, Forest Hill, Campbell Middle
and Rolling Hills Middle – but Castlemont School is not located within the City limits.
The seven sites within the City contain a total of 88 acres, of which approximately 51
acres is usable open space – consisting of playing fields, ball courts, playgrounds and
miscellaneous facilities that are available for use by youth sports groups and the public
through the Facilities Improvement and Joint Use Agreement. This Agreement provides
access to valuable resources that complement the City’s neighborhood parks and
recreational facilities. Local recreational leagues using school facilities include Campbell
Little League, Campbell Bobby Sox and West Valley Soccer Club. See Figure OSP-3:
School Open Space, Recreation Facilities and District Boundaries for the location of
these sites.
The City has agreed to pay the District for improvements, including field improvements
at Dover, Hazelwood and Castlemont and construction of a new rest room facility at
Rosemary. Other improvements and renovations will be completed depending on
availability of funds. The District will pay all costs of maintenance, operation and repair
of improved facilities. The agreement has a five-year term, which is renewable for
additional (unlimited) five-year terms upon mutual agreement. The City Recreation and
Community Services Department has agreed to coordinate and monitor reserved
community use of the District facilities.
Although school populations are currently increasing, it is possible that the Campbell
Union or the Moreland School Districts may consider disposing of more surplus school
sites in the future. The Naylor Act (Education Code § 17485- 17500) requires school
districts to first offer to sell or lease surplus school property that consists of land which is
used for school playground, playing fields, or other outdoor recreation purposes or open
space land particularly suited for recreational purposes. This area must not exceed 30
percent of the total surplus school acreage and there must be no other available publicly
owned land in the vicinity of the school site that is adequate to meet the existing and
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foreseeable need for useable open space and recreational facilities. These lands may be
sold to the City at a price that may be below the fair market value of the land. Although
the exact percentage below the market rate may vary from site to site, the purchase cost
must be at least 25 percent of the fair market value of the land.
Table OSP-3: School Open Space and Recreation Facilities
School Name Existing Acreage
Gross Area Usable Open Space
Campbell Union School District
Campbell Middle 14.4 6.1
Capri 9.5 4.3
Dover1 9.3 6.3
Forest Hill 13.0 8.0
Hazelwood 10.0 5.8
Rolling Hills Middle 20.0 12.9
Rosemary 12.0 8.0
Subtotal 88.2 51.4
Moreland School District
Coventry School2 9.3 -
Total Acreage 97.5 51.4
1. Dover is currently leased to private schools but the school open space is available for public
use under the Facilities Improvement and Joint Use Agreement.
2. Coventry School is currently leased to a private school. No portion is available for public use.
Privately Owned Open Space and Recreation Facilities
Privately owned open space supplements other park and recreation facilities in the City;
however, access is usually limited to residents of the development or private members.
These facilities include small tot lots in large residential developments and apartment
complexes, swimming pools, cabana swim clubs, church playground facilities and
outdoor eating areas. Two of the City’s privately owned open space and recreation
facilities are included in Table OSP-4; however, specific area calculations are not
available for most resources. New residential projects may be eligible for up to a 50
percent credit off the park impact fees if they include specific types of on-site park
amenities that will meet the needs of future residents. These amenities must cover at least
an acre and are thus only likely to be included in large projects. Smaller projects may
include smaller open space areas but will not be eligible for credit towards required park
impact fees.
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Table OSP-4: Privately Owned Open Space and Recreation Facilities
Facility Name Existing Acreage
Gross Area Usable Open Space
Canyon Creek Open Space 1.1 1.1
Cherry Blossom Park1 0.4 0.4
Total 1.5 1.5
1. Cherry Blossom Park was not counted towards the Park Land Dedication Requirement for the
subdivision in which is located because of its small size and limited amenities.
Distribution of Parks and Open Space in City Neighborhoods
Ideally, all residents of Campbell should have access to a park facility within a
reasonable walking distance of their residence. The City’s policy is to strive to provide a
park or school open space and recreational facility within a one-half mile (a 10-15 minute
walk) of all residents. The current half-mile radii around the City’s usable open space,
parks and recreation facilities are shown in Figure OSP-4. Parks and schools located
outside the City limits are shown on the Diagram since residents who live close to these
publicly-accessible facilities use them.
As Table OSP-5 shows, several neighborhoods have a need for additional open space,
parks and recreation facilities. However, some facilities are close to neighborhood
boundaries and are used by residents in adjoining neighborhoods. This table should be
compared to Figure OSP-4 to determine the areas of greatest need for additional parks or
recreation facilities.
Table OSP-5: Park and School Usable Open Space and Recreation Facilities by
Neighborhood
Neighborhood1 County Parks
and
Recreational
Facilities
City Open
Space, Parks
and Recreation
Facilities
Campbell Union
School District
Open Space
Total
Acreage
Central Campbell 31.8 49 14.1 94.9
East Campbell 6.3 6.3
North Campbell
West Campbell
Creekside/
Campisi
10.8 10.8
Dell 10.2 10.2
McGlincey 6.2 6.2
Pruneyard
San Tomas 4.5 31.0 35.5
Union
White Oaks
Total 52.8 59.7 51.4 163.9
1. See Figure LUT-6: Campbell Neighborhoods
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Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities Standard
Existing Acreage Per 1,000 Residents
The adequacy of existing open space, parks and recreation facilities can be measured
through a service standard that specifies the usable park or school open space acreage
required to serve a given number of residents. City and County-owned usable open space,
parks and recreation facilities and Campbell Union School District usable open space
total 3.93 acres per 1,000 residents, as shown in Table OSP-6. Only these types of open
space, parks and recreation facilities are included in calculating the ratio per 1,000
residents; public facilities that are not publicly-accessible are excluded. In addition,
private open space that was given credit towards the Park Impact Fee and Subdivision
Dedication Requirement is included.
Table OSP-6 also shows the ratio of improved and unimproved usable open space which
totals 6.29 acres per 1,000 residents. This ratio is a significant increase over the ratio of
improved usable open space since it includes the 89.7-acre SCVWD groundwater
recharge facility that is adjacent to the Los Gatos County Creek Trail.
Table OSP-6: Existing Improved and Unimproved Usable Open Space, Park and
Recreation Facility Acreage Per Thousand Residents
Improved
Usable
Open
Space
Acreage
Improved
Usable Open
Space
Acreage Per
1,000
Residents1
Improved
and
Unimproved
Usable Open
Space
Acreage2
Improved
and
Unimproved
Usable Open
Space
Acreage Per
1,000
Residents
City Open Space, Parks
and Recreation Facilities3
57.9 1.52 57.9 1.52
County and SCVWD Open
Space, Parks and
Recreation Facilities
52.8 1.38 142.5 3.74
Campbell Union School
District Open Space4
38.1 1.00 38.1 1.00
Canyon Creek Private
Open Space5
1.1 .03 1.1 .03
Total 149.9 3.93 239.6 6.29
1. Based on a population of 38,138 (U.S. Census April 2001)
2. Unimproved open space acreage includes the 89.7-acre SCVWD Groundwater Recharge Facility
adjacent to the Los Gatos County Creek Trail and a segment of the trail.
3. Excludes City-owned Special Open Space Facilities, since these do not qualify as neighborhood or
community park or recreation facilities under the Quimby Act.
4. The acreage of school open space is a maximum of the set standard, one acre per 1,000 residents, or
38.1 acres, although the total acreage of school open space exceeds this amount.
5. Although this open space is not available for public use, the acreage was used as a partial credit
towards the Park Impact Fee and Park Land Dedication Requirement for the development project.
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Although there are no State standards for parks, the Quimby Act (Government Code §
66477) allows local jurisdictions to establish standards, at a maximum of three (3) acres
per 1,000 residents and to require residential subdivisions to provide land or in-lieu fees
for developing new or rehabilitating existing neighborhood and community parks of the
City, county, or local public agency or recreation facilities to serve the subdivision.
The City has set the open space standard at three acres of open space, park land and
recreational facilities and one acre of school open space and recreational facilities for
every 1,000 residents.
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Under the Quimby Act (Government Code § 66477), the City of Campbell currently
requires all new residential subdivisions to dedicate land or pay an in-lieu fee for the
acquisition of new park facilities. However, the Quimby Act does not authorize charging
such fees to developments which do not require a subdivision. In 1990, the City Council
adopted a Park Impact Fees and Park Land Dedication Developments Ordinance,
establishing a supplemental development fee that is assessed at a standard of four acres
per one thousand persons and is required for approval of residential development projects
that do not require a subdivision.
The need for additional open space, park land and recreation facilities is projected to be
14 acres at build-out with the projected buildout population of 41,946, as shown in Table
OSP-7.
Table OSP-7: Buildout Open Space Demand
Standard
(acres per
1,000
residents)
Total Acres
Desired at
Buildout1
Existing
Improved Usable
Open Space
Acreage2
Total
Improved
Acres Needed
at Buildout
Community and
Neighborhood Parks
3.0 125.8 111.8 14.0
School Open Space 1.0 41.9 51.4 0
Total 4.0 167.7 163.2 14.0
1. The projected population at buildout is 41,946, which is based on the total addition of 1,600 housing
units at buildout and assuming 2.38 persons per household at buildout. This is the total population
based on 100 percent occupancy of housing units, which is the method used to assess in-lieu fee or
land dedication requirements under the Quimby Act.
2. Includes the improved usable open space acreage at City Parks, County Parks and Canyon Creek
(since it was partial credit towards the Park Impact Fee and Park Land Dedication Requirement for
the development project).
1990 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AND CURRENT PLANS
The City’s 1990 Open Space Element lead to the adoption of an Open Space Element
Implementation Plan and a Park Improvement Implementation Plan and the amendment
of the Park Impact Fees and Park Land Dedication Subdivisions Ordinance and the
adoption of a Park Impact Fees and Park Land Dedication Developments Ordinance to
secure additional funding for the acquisition and renovation of open space, park land and
recreation facilities.
Open Space Implementation Plan
In 1993, The City adopted the Final Open Space Implementation Plan. This Plan
identified an implementation strategy that prioritized the use of the Naylor Act and
cooperative agreements with other public agencies and the initiation of discussions with
the school districts and the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the joint use of their
property. The Plan also directed preparation of a Surplus School Site Plan, which covered
the San Tomas School (developed into Jack Fisher Park) and the Coventry School (now
leased to a private school) sites.
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Park Improvement Implementation Plan
The City adopted a Park Improvement Implementation Plan in 1997. This Plan included
the funding sources and renovation concepts for John D. Morgan, Campbell and Virginia
Parks.
Park and Open Space Funding
The costs for acquiring, developing and maintaining neighborhood and community parks
increase every year. Specific cost estimates are not included herein since they would be
outdated within a short period after adoption of the General Plan. The main source of
funding for the acquisition and development of park and open space facilities is the Park
Impact Fee Fund. The Fund grows in proportion to the amount of residential subdivisions
and development in the City.
The City may consider a number of funding mechanisms to supplement the Park Impact
Fee funds. These include:
• Redevelopment Tax Increment Funds for open space, parks and recreation
facilities within the redevelopment project area;
• General Fund monies;
• Recreation Facilities User Fees;
• General obligation bonds;
• Capital Improvement Funds; and
• Special taxes.
Purchase of surplus school sites through the Naylor Act can significantly reduce the cost
of acquiring additional park and recreation land. The park costs can further be reduced by
continuing the Facilities Improvement and Joint Use Agreement with the Campbell
Union School District and by contributing to joint development projects with other
agencies.
The Lighting and Landscape District funds are currently used to finance street lighting,
sidewalks and ground maintenance and may also be used to finance expansion of existing
parks and the creation of new parks.
In the existing Capital Improvement Plan, three million dollars in Park Impact Fees and
$434,000 from the Winchester Drive-In Proceeds are set aside for park acquisition and
development for the seven-year period between 2000 and 2007.
Table OSP-8: Current Capital Improvement Plan Park Projects, 2000-07
Project Total
Park Acquisition and Development $3,434,000
Community Center Parking Lot and Stadium
Improvements
$300,000
Groundwater Recharge Pond Improvements $262,500
Total $3,996,500
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Non-City Funds
Campbell has been able to obtain State grant and bond money in the past to pay for park
and open space projects. The Santa Clara County Open Space Authority has a 20 percent
funding program for urban park projects that may include land acquisition, site
development and/ or restoration and related direct capital costs. While it is difficult to
predict when those funds will be available, the City should continue to pursue such
sources when possible.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
City Hall
The Campbell City Hall is located in the downtown of the City near the Orchard City
Green and Library. City Hall houses all the City departments, including the Police
Department.
Special Facilities
The City, with the assistance of the Friends of the Heritage Theatre, plans to restore the
Heritage Theater in the Community Center complex to provide a facility for local cultural
events and productions. The restoration project is expected to cost approximately 8.5
million dollars. Once restored, the Theatre will fulfill a critical need for performance
space in the region.
The City’s Historical Museum and Ainsley House provide interpretive programs and
exhibits for the community and educational groups.
Library Facilities
The Campbell Public Library at the Civic Center is one of nine Santa Clara County
Community Libraries. Current circulation at the library is 12.79 books checked-out per
City resident annually. The library features an on-line catalog and 24-hour phone renewal
service for reading materials. Branch library facilities also include a bookmobile that
stops at schools and children’s centers, retirement homes, parks and community centers.
The Library conducts programs for school, preschool and daycare groups as well as other
types of groups, such as scouts or adult groups wanting talks on certain kinds of books or
resources. In addition, there is a meeting room that is available to qualified groups for a
small fee.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Three school districts operate in Campbell: the Campbell Union School District, the
Moreland School District and the Campbell Union High School District (See Figure
OSP-3).
The Campbell Union School District operates nine elementary, three middle schools and
a charter school. The district encompasses Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Monte
Sereno, San Jose and portions of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The District also
owns Dover School in Campbell, which is currently leased to three private schools. In
1998, 5,033 students attended the elementary schools and 2,874 students went to the
middle schools.
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The Moreland School District maintains seven elementary and two middle schools. In
1998, 4,632 students attended schools in the District.
The Campbell Union High School District operates five high schools (Branham, Del Mar,
Leigh, Prospect and Westmont) and one alternative education high school (Blackford).
The District serves Campbell, San Jose, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Saratoga and
unincorporated portions of Santa Clara County. As of October 1999, there were 7,394
students in the Campbell Union High School District.
SEWER, STORM DRAINAGE AND WASTEWATER
The West Valley Sanitation District provides sanitary sewer collection services to
approximately 110,000 persons residing in Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga
and portions of the County. The District sewer collection system consists of 494 miles of
pipeline, most of which lie beneath public rights-of-way. The system includes 315 miles
of main and trunk sewers and 179 miles of sewer laterals, with about 100 miles of sewer
pipelines in Campbell. More than half the connections in Campbell are single-family
residences and about five percent are commercial and industrial properties. The type of
sewer connection by jurisdiction are included in Table OSP-9: Sewer Connection
Distribution by Jurisdiction.
Table OSP-9: Sewer Connection Distribution by Jurisdiction
Single
Family
Dwellings
Multi-
family
Dwellings
Commercial
and
Industrial
Total
Connections Total
Population
Served
Campbell 8,656 6,635 877 16,168 38,900
Los Gatos 8,121 3,214 707 12,042 31,440
Monte Sereno 1,151 18 5 1,174 3,400
Saratoga 7,692 257 166 8,115 21,820
Unincorporated
County 4,999 390 147 5,536 14,640
Total
Connections 30,619 10,514 1,902 43,035 110,200
Source: West Valley Sanitation District, Annual Report: FY 1998-1999.
The Sanitation District contracts with the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control
Plant for wastewater treatment and disposal. Located in north San Jose, the plant treats
wastewater from local municipalities and sanitation districts and discharges the treated
wastewater into San Francisco Bay. The Sanitation District accounts for about 10 percent
of plant treatment capacity. The District’s current allocation is 13 million gallons per day.
Wastewater measurement in fiscal year 1998-99 showed the District flow to the plant at
10.5 million gallons per day, of which Campbell is estimated to contribute about three
million gallons per day. Because only 1,600 housing units are projected to be added at
buildout, sufficient capacity exists in the collection pipeline system and wastewater
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treatment plant to ensure continued adequate sewerage services to Campbell for the
foreseeable future.
The District initiated a Septic System Abandonment Program to encourage property
owners in the urbanized areas of the district to abandon their septic systems and connect
to the public sewers. Under this program, the District designs and constructs the main and
lateral sewers in neighborhoods where residents have expressed interest in obtaining
public sewer service. The District also offers ten-year financing to property owners who
connect to sewers which have already been installed. This program is beneficial to many
City residents who use septic systems.
Storm Drainage
The City operates and maintains a storm water drainage system and coordinates with
surrounding jurisdictions and Santa Clara County to provide regional storm drainage for
the Santa Clara Valley area. Drainage improvements are planned to enable additional
development while preventing flooding. The drainage system consists of a series of inlets
and pipes that channel storm runoff to various percolation ponds and Los Gatos and San
Tomas Aquino creeks, which discharge into San Francisco Bay. Some of the City’s storm
drain system currently discharges into several groundwater recharge facilities; however,
the City is working to reroute this discharge into the creeks.
As Campbell is almost built-out, runoff pollution is a significant concern, especially since
samples taken from the South San Francisco Bay in 1997 identified copper, nickel,
mercury, silver and selenium as “pollutant metals of concern.” Since the City has few
undeveloped areas where storm water can percolate into the ground, a large amount of
storm runoff can occur. Runoff may contain pollutants including heavy metals, oil and
grease, automobile discharge, household chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers.
In 1997, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, Santa Clara County and its 13 cities
produced an Urban Runoff Management Plan establishing measures to reduce runoff
pollution. Implementation of the plan is expected to reduce significantly the volume of
runoff pollutants and hazardous materials entering local watercourses.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
During and following heavy rains, materials discharged into a storm drain are carried
directly to surface and ocean water. Because of the adverse effect of these discharges, the
Clean Water Act requires that communities and industries obtain National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to discharge storm water to urban storm
sewer systems. The EPA also requires permits for storm water runoff from eleven
different categories of industrial activities. These industrial activities include certain
manufacturing facilities, wastewater treatment plants, hazardous waste treatment plants,
hazardous waste treatment storage and disposal facilities and construction activities
where there is a land disturbance of five acres or more.
The City is required under the Clean Water Act to obtain a NPDES municipal stormwater
permit. Campbell’s municipal stormwater permit is shared with the 13 cities of Santa
Clara Valley, the County of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Valley Water District who
have joined together to create the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention
Program. The overarching purpose of the program is to protect the beneficial uses of
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watersheds of the Santa Clara Valley and the South Bay, with an emphasis on pollution
prevention and integrated watershed management. This program includes pollution
control measure activities which reduce or eliminate pollutants in storm water to the
maximum extent practicable. The keystone of this program is the Storm Water
Management Plan. This Plan was first developed in 1991 and is updated every five years.
It focuses on desired results, such as reductions in specific priority pollutants and heavy
metal concentrations in the Valley’s streams and loadings to the South Bay as well as
initiation of a comprehensive watershed management approach to pollutant reduction and
resource protection.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
The City-wide goals, policies and strategies in this Element concentrates on how
Campbell will provide open space, parks and public facilities to meet the diverse needs of
its residents. Policies also address the provision of open space or recreational facilities in
new residential and non-residential development projects and the addition of amenities,
such as landscaping and street trees, to enhance the City’s streets as open space and
recreation assets.
Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities
Goal OSP-1: Regional open space, parks and recreation facilities that are useful,
attractive, well maintained and accessible to Campbell residents
Policy OSP-1.1: Regional Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities:
Support efforts to enhance, enlarge and provide public
access to regional open space, parks and recreation
facilities to meet the needs of Campbell residents.
Strategy OSP-1.1a: Santa Clara County Parks and Trails: Work
with Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara
Valley Water District to renovate and
improve access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail
and Los Gatos County Park
Strategy OSP-1.1b: Santa Clara Valley Water District: Work
with the Santa Clara Valley Water District
to provide public access and improvements
to the Groundwater Recharge Facilities in
the City and explore the possibility of a
multiple-use recreational trail along San
Tomas Aquino Creek.
Strategy OSP-1.1c: Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
Acquisition Plan: Advocate that the Santa
Clara County Open Space Authority include
potential Campbell sites into its Acquisition
Plan.
Policy OSP-1.2: Regional Public Agency Lands: Utilize appropriately
located surplus public agency lands for open space, parks
and recreation facilities as they become available.
Strategy OSP-1.2a: Surplus Public Agency Land Acquisition:
Acquire surplus public agency lands for
open space uses where available if
economically feasible
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Policy OSP-1.3: Facilities Improvement, Maintenance and Use Agreements
with Regional Agencies: Utilize a variety of techniques to
increase, preserve or maintain regional open space facilities
such as facilities improvement, joint maintenance or use
agreements.
Strategy OSP-1.3a: Facilities Improvement, Maintenance and
Use Agreements: Enter into facilities
improvement, maintenance and use
agreements with the County of Santa Clara,
the Santa Clara Valley Water District and
other public agencies to improve, maintain
and increase access to these open space,
park lands and facilities.
Goal OSP-2: Provide and maintain attractive, safe, clean and comfortable open space,
park land and recreational facilities and programs for maximum
community use, benefit and enjoyment.
Policy OSP-2.1: Park Standard: Strive to provide three acres of open space,
park land and recreational facilities and one acre of school
open space and recreational facilities for every 1,000
residents.
Strategy OSP-2.1a: Park Acquisition and Development Budget:
Coordinate the budget for parks acquisition
and development with the development of
the Capital Improvement Plan.
Policy OSP-2.2: Maintain and Renovate Existing Open Space, Park and
Recreation Facilities: Maintain and renovate existing open
space, park and recreation facilities to improve their
usefulness, safety and appearance.
Strategy OSP-2.2a: Park Improvement Implementation Plan:
Update the Park Improvement
Implementation Plan as necessary
Strategy OSP-2.2b: Park Improvement Budget: Coordinate the
budget for park improvement projects with
the development of the Capital Improvement
Plan.
Strategy OSP-2.2c: School Recreation Facilities: Participate in
joint renovation and improvement projects
with the Campbell Union School District to
improve school recreation facilities for joint
use.
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Strategy OSP-2.2d: Outside Funding: Seek out and aggressively
pursue all forms of federal, State, County,
Santa Clara Open Space Authority, private
foundation and endowment funding to assist
in the acquisition, development and
programming of park and recreation
facilities.
Policy OSP-2.3: Efficient Utilization: Ensure efficient utilization of open
space and recreational facilities.
Strategy OSP-2.3a: Park Utilization: Complete an analysis of
open space, park and recreation facilities
utilization in conjunction with the Park
Needs Assessment and identify future park
improvements or additional facilities in the
Park Improvement Implementation Plan that
would increase efficient park and recreation
facilities utilization.
Policy OSP-2.4: Maintenance Funding: Ensure that City financial resources
will be available to operate and maintain open space and
park sites prior to their acquisition or improvement.
Strategy OSP-2.4a: Lighting and Landscape District: Consider
utilizing Lighting and Landscape District
funds to maintain park sites.
Policy OSP-2.5: Park Design: Design safe and accessible open space, parks
and recreation facilities.
Strategy OSP-2.5a: Design Features: Require the incorporation
of design features to increase the safety and
accessibility of new or remodeled open
space, parks and recreation facilities.
Strategy OSP-2.5b: Art in the Parks: Consider adopting an "Art
in the Parks" program to incorporate design
guidelines and public art as part of any
improvements.
Policy OSP-2.6: Campbell Residents and Employees: Give priority to
citizens who live or work in Campbell for enrollment in
programs and for the use of City facilities.
Strategy OSP-2.6a: Priority Enrollment: Continue to offer
priority enrollment for Campbell residents
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for impacted Campbell Recreation and
Community Services classes and programs.
Strategy OSP-2.6b: Priority Reservations: Continue to offer first
priority for reservations to Campbell
residents and groups for recreational
facilities.
Policy OSP-2.7: Youth Sports: Support the continuing operation of existing
non-profit, youth sports groups, to the maximum extent
possible.
Strategy OSP-2.7a: Sports Organizations: Work with coalitions
of sports organizations to define mutually
compatible facility needs and mechanisms
for the development, construction, operation
and maintenance of these sports facilities.
Policy OSP-2.8: Naylor Act: Utilize the City’s Naylor Act rights to acquire
surplus school land that is currently used for school
playground, playing field, or other outdoor recreational
purposes.
Strategy OSP-2.8a: Surplus School Property Plan: Update the
Surplus School Property Plan that designate
the sites for which the City intends to
exercise its Naylor Act rights. If the City
intends to purchase a portion of a school
site, the Plan should specify the amount of
land to be purchased and the proposed
funding source(s). The plan should be
updated as available sites change.
Strategy OSP-2.8b: Maximize Land Acquisition: Acquire the
maximum allowed school open space land at
the below market rate cost.
Policy OSP-2.9: Work with School Districts: Continue to cooperate with
affected school districts to optimize the provision of open
space on school sites identified for sale or lease, while
considering the needs of the City and school districts.
Strategy OSP-2.9a: Disposition Agreements: Pursue agreements
with local school districts regarding the
disposition of school sites. The agreements
may include provisions on the location and
timing of sites to be disposed. The City
should investigate the feasibility of granting
transfers of development rights and/or
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density bonuses to obtain open space
facilities.
Policy OSP-2.10: Recreation and Community Services: Provide a wide
variety of Recreation and Community Services programs to
meet the diverse needs of Campbell residents as a means of
improving their quality of life.
Strategy OSP-2.10a: Provision of Recreation and Community
Services programs: Continue to support,
provide and promote Recreation and
Community Services programs, including
special interest classes, to meet the
recreational needs of the community.
Strategy OSP-2.10b: Community Involvement in Program
Planning: Provide opportunities for
community involvement in evaluating and
programming recreational programs and
services.
Strategy OSP-2.10c: Adult Center: Continue to provide
specialized programs, services and resources
to Campbell’s mature population at the
Campbell Adult Center.
Goal OSP-3: Ensure that new development provides and/or contributes toward
additional open space, parks and recreational facilities.
Policy OSP-3.1: Standards for Residential Projects: Ensure the provision of
private open space or recreational facilities in residential
projects.
Strategy OSP-3.1a: Multi-family Units Ordinance: Adopt a
townhouse, condominium and apartment
ordinance that contains standards for private
open space, play areas and recreation
facilities based on the anticipated
households size.
Strategy OSP-3.1b: Large Lot Zoning Districts: Retain
provisions in the Zoning Code for residential
parcels greater than the 6,000 square-foot
minimum.
Policy OSP-3.2: Park Impact Fees: Continue to require new residential
development to pay park impact fees to use for the
acquisition and development of park land and recreational
facilities.
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Strategy OSP-3.2a: Park Impact Fees: Utilize park impact fees
for the acquisition and development of parks
and recreation facilities.
Policy OSP-3.3: Update Fees: Ensure that park development fees are
periodically updated to accurately reflect the costs of park
and recreation facility acquisition and development.
Strategy OSP-3.3a: Update Fees: Update the City’s Park Impact
Fees periodically to keep pace with park and
recreation facility acquisition and
development costs and demographic
changes.
Policy OSP-3.4: Variety of Techniques: Utilize a variety of techniques to
increase, preserve or maintain open space facilities in
conjunction with development projects.
Strategy OSP-3.4a: Joint Use Agreements with Private Parties:
Explore opportunities for Joint Use
Agreements with private parties to provide
public use of open space, park, or
recreational facilities.
Strategy OSP-3.4b: Density Bonuses: Explore opportunities for
providing density bonuses as an incentive to
provide additional open space or recreation
facilities in conjunction with a development
project.
Strategy OSP-3.4c: Retention of Existing Private Open Space
and Recreation Facilities: Explore
incentives to encourage the retention of
existing private open space and recreation
facilities.
Policy OSP-3.5: Non-residential Open Space: Require open space and/or
recreational facilities in major non-residential projects.
Strategy OSP-3.5a: Standards for Non-residential Projects:
Establish standards and/or incentives for the
provision private open space areas and/or
recreational facilities in conjunction with
significant non- residential projects
Strategy OSP-3.5b: Non-residential Park Impact Fee: Evaluate
the appropriateness of a non-residential (for
example, commercial or industrial uses)
Park Impact Fee.
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Goal OSP-4: Ensure that City streets function as open space and recreation assets in
addition to their function as transportation corridors.
Policy OSP-4.1: Street Trees: Encourage planting and retention of street
trees in landscaped street medians and along City streets.
Strategy OSP-4.1a: Street Tree Preservation: Enforce the City’s
street tree preservation ordinance.
Strategy OSP-4.1b: Street Tree Planting and Maintenance:
Establish and maintain agreements with
civic and community groups to plant and
maintain street trees.
Policy OSP-4.2: Median Landscaping: Consider construction of landscaped
medians on major City streets, where feasible.
Strategy OSP-4.2a: Medians Master Plan: Develop a master
plan for landscaped medians on appropriate
streets.
Policy OSP-4.3: Local Street Design: Design local streets not only to
accommodate traffic, but also to serve as attractive and safe
pedestrian and bicycle routes.
Strategy OSP-4.3a: Landscaped Areas: Provide significant
landscaped areas, such as tree planting strips
adjacent to the curb and between the street
and sidewalk, along major arterials.
Strategy OSP-4.3b: Landscape Guidelines: Prepare landscape
guidelines for development along arterial
streets to enhance aesthetics and visual open
space. The guidelines should include
standards on landscape setbacks, plant
materials, street trees, street furniture,
sculptural elements and landscape themes.
Strategy OSP-4.3c: Streetscape Standards: Continue to
implement the City’s Streetscape Standards
and update as necessary.
Policy OSP-4.4: Pedestrian and Bike Routes: Provide pedestrian and bike
routes that link residential areas to open space, parks and
recreation facilities to create a physically connected
community.
Strategy OSP-4.4a: Continuous and Interconnected Routes:
Require pedestrian and bike routes to be
continuous and interconnected, where
feasible.
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Strategy OSP-4.4b: Access Points: Require multiple designated
access points into bikeways and pedestrian
routes to minimize conflict with pedestrian
and traffic circulation.
Goal OSP-5: Attractive, well-maintained open space, park land and recreational
facilities that are distributed throughout the City’s neighborhoods.
Policy OSP-5.1: Prioritization: Prioritize acquisition and development of
open space sites in neighborhoods which are deficient in
open space and park acreage.
Strategy OSP-5.1a: Criteria for Acquisition: Evaluate open
space, park and recreation facility
acquisition opportunities as they become
available using available funding, size of
parcel and geographic location. Sites located
in neighborhoods without adequate open
space, parks or recreation facilities are
highly desirable. This criteria should be
updated as necessary. Additional criteria
may include the following:
• Visibility to the public;
• Access;
• Site security;
• Optimization of existing resources;
• Maintenance costs;
• Availability for purchase or
development;
• Service to Campbell residents;
• Financial feasibility;
• Proximity to open space in adjacent
communities;
• Support for existing youth sports groups;
and
• Partnership opportunities with other
agencies or organizations.
Strategy OSP-5.1b: Acquisition Program: Update the open space
acquisition program of the Open Space
Implementation Plan that establishes
neighborhoods with a high priority for
acquisition of open space.
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Strategy OSP-5.1c: Park Needs Assessment: Conduct an
assessment of the City’s open space, park
and recreational needs that provides
information on the types of open space,
parks and recreation facilities that are
needed in Campbell. The assessment should
be used to guide operations, acquisition and
improvement of new and existing parks. The
assessment should be conducted at least
once every five years and coordinated with
the Park Improvement Implementation Plan.
Policy OSP-5.2: Access Standard: Strive to provide open space, parks or
recreation facilities within one-half mile radii of all City
residents.
Strategy OSP-5.2a: Open Space, Parks and Recreation Facilities
Acquisition: Prioritize acquisition of open
space, parks and recreation facilities in areas
that do not currently have park land within a
one-half mile, as shown in Figure OSP-4.
Public Facilities and Services
Goal OSP-6: Provide efficient and high-quality community services and facilities to
meet the needs of City residents.
Policy OSP-6.1: Community Services: Ensure the delivery of efficient and
high-quality City services.
Strategy OSP-6.1a: Coordination with Surrounding
Jurisdictions: Cooperate with neighboring
jurisdictions in providing municipal services
where economies of scale are possible.
Strategy OSP-6.1b: Efficient and High-quality Customer
Service: Explore the use of new techniques
and processes to improve the efficiency and
quality of service provided by City
departments.
Strategy OSP-6.1c: Information Accessibility: Include
information and provide on-line services on
the City’s website and telephone line to
provide a 24-hour virtual City Hall.
Strategy OSP-6.1d: Changing Community Needs: Recognize
and respond to the changing needs of the
community for City services such as
recreation programs, education and permits,
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as well as usage of City facilities such as the
Community Center and City Hall.
Policy OSP-6.2: Community Facilities: Ensure functional, attractive and
well-maintained community facilities that serve Campbell’s
residents.
Strategy OSP-6.2a: New or Renovated Facilities: Design,
construct or renovate facilities to ensure
adaptability for changing community needs
and on-going use.
Strategy OSP-6.2b: Aging Facilities: Renovate and modernize
aging facilities to improve their usefulness
and appearance and to maximize their
potential life and avoid the high cost of
deferred maintenance.
Strategy OSP-6.2c: Improvement Plans: Develop and implement
long-term improvement plans for the
maintenance, enhancement or restoration of
City facilities, including the Community
Center Master Plan. Consider creating
design requirements of integrating public art
into architectural and landscape
enhancements.
Strategy OSP-6.2d: Accessible Facilities: Modernize City
facilities to provide full accessibility to all
residents and visitors, including those with
disabilities.
Policy OSP-6.3: Public Spaces and Amenities for Community Gatherings:
Ensure safe, convenient and attractive public spaces and
amenities for community gatherings and activities.
Strategy OSP-6.3a: Features and Maintenance of Pubic Spaces
and Amenities: Encourage community
gatherings and individual use of public
spaces and amenities by providing attractive
landscaping, outdoor furniture, recycling
and trash facilities and adequate
maintenance of the facilities.
Strategy OSP-6.3b: Lighting: Ensure that all public spaces and
amenities are sufficiently lighted to create a
safe environment for nighttime gatherings,
activities and pedestrian travel.
Goal OSP-7: Ensure adequate access to quality library facilities.
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Policy OSP-7.1: Library Facilities: Ensure that library facilities offer City
residents adequate opportunity to obtain knowledge and
information.
Strategy OSP-7.1a: Provision of Library Facilities: Coordinate
with the Santa Clara County Library System
to provide adequate library facilities.
Strategy OSP-7.1b: Library Outreach Services: Encourage the
Santa Clara County Library System and/or
other appropriate agencies to provide library
outreach services for seniors and the
disabled who cannot visit library facilities.
Strategy OSP-7.1c: Funding Sources: Coordinate with the Santa
Clara County Library System to provide
funding for library facilities and activities,
examining other potential funding sources,
including County, State, federal and
corporate and private contributions.
Public Schools
Goal OSP-8: Provide high-quality educational facilities and services for all students.
Policy OSP-8.1: Education: Support efforts by the Campbell Union and
Moreland School Districts to maintain and enhance existing
educational opportunities.
Strategy OSP-8.1a: Public Participation: Encourage public
participation to help determine how best to
utilize school impact fees.
Strategy OSP-8.1b: Coordination With School Districts:
Coordinate with the school districts to
address ways to prevent and avoid
overcrowding of schools and to meet future
educational needs.
Strategy OSP-8.1c: Needs of Youth: Work with the school
districts and local service organizations to
address the needs of all youth.
Sewer, Storm Drainage and Wastewater
Goal OSP-9: Properly functioning storm drainage system.
Policy OSP-9.1: Drainage Facilities: Ensure that drainage facilities convey
storm runoff without polluting local watercourses.
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Strategy OSP-9.1a: Storm Drain Fees: Collect adequate fees to
provide for maintenance of storm drainage
facilities.
Strategy OSP-9.1b: Regional Storm Drainage Facilities:
Cooperate with surrounding jurisdictions
and Santa Clara County to provide adequate
regional storm drainage facilities.
Strategy OSP-9.1c: Urban Runoff Management Plan: Implement
Urban Runoff Management Plan standards
and programs to ensure to the maximum
extent practicable that receiving waters and
ground water recharge basins are not
polluted.
Strategy OSP-9.1d: New Construction: Require new
construction to utilize site preparation,
grading and foundation designs that provide
erosion control to prevent sedimentation and
contamination of streams.
Strategy OSP-9.1e: Postconstruction Pollution Control
Measures: Require new construction
projects to include postconstruction
pollution control measures in site designs to
prevent pollution.
Policy OSP-9.2: NPDES: Comply with the federal Clean Water Act
requirements for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System permits
Strategy OSP-9.2a: Storm Water Management Plan: Work with
the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff
Pollution Prevention Program to implement
the Storm Water Management Plan.
Strategy OSP-9.2b: West Valley Clean Water Program:
Implement the Work Plan for the West
Valley Cities, including implementing
Campbell’s Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan and Best Management
Practices.
Goal OSP-10: Ensure efficient sewer and wastewater treatment.
Policy OSP-10.1: Sewer And Wastewater Facilities: Ensure that sewer and
wastewater facilities meet the needs of Campbell’s
residents.
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Strategy OSP-10.1a: West Valley Sanitation District: Continue to
participate in the West Valley Sanitation
District to provide sanitary sewer collection
services for the City.
Strategy OSP-10.1b: Adequate Sewage Treatment Capacity:
Ensure that new growth does not exceed the
availability of adequate sewage treatment
capacity or predate the presence of
necessary infrastructure.
Strategy OSP-10.1c: Monitoring And Maintenance Of
Infrastructure: Coordinate with the West
Valley Sanitation District to provide for the
monitoring and maintenance of existing
wastewater collection infrastructure.
Strategy OSP-10.1d: Existing Septic Tanks: Encourage existing
septic tank users to connect to sanitary
sewer systems and explore methods to
require all existing septic tank users to
convert to sanitary sewer systems.
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Health and Safety
The Health and Safety Element identifies methods and resources for minimizing death,
injury, property and environmental damage and economic and social disturbance
resulting from natural and human-induced hazards. State law requires the Health and
Safety Element to focus on fire, safety, flooding and seismic and geologic hazards. In
addition to the State requirements, this Health and Safety Element also addresses police
and fire services, aircraft overflight and hazardous materials and waste.
The City’s role in ensuring public safety involves both daily operations and emergency
preparedness. Tailoring public services to community needs is important to maintaining a
high quality of life for Campbell residents. For example, because the presence of police
officers in neighborhoods is vital to instilling a feeling of safety, the City controls and
manages that service directly, while fire services are more efficiently provided by
contract with Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Disaster preparation requires considering how potential hazards may be exacerbated by
human alteration of the natural environment. Natural hazards that may affect the City
include earthquakes and floods; human-induced hazards include fire, hazardous material
storage and dam failure. Many health and safety risks associated with development can
be avoided through the recognition of potential hazards and the application of appropriate
mitigation measures. Implementing the goals and policies in this Element will help
prepare the residents and workers in Campbell for potential catastrophes and allow the
City to develop in ways that minimize public exposure to hazards.
In anticipation of both minor and major potential emergencies, the City conducts
emergency preparation educational programs, drills and volunteer training. The City
staffs and trains public safety officers to respond to potential emergencies and coordinate
with neighboring cities, Santa Clara County and other agencies. The City works to ensure
that recovery programs will run smoothly in the event of a disaster. These efforts include
risk assessment and maintenance of critical facilities.
To minimize the impacts of hazards, City development regulations require structures to
be built to withstand potential earthquakes, fires and/or flooding. The City strives to
minimize public exposure to hazardous materials through strict regulation of local
industries that utilize, store and transport such material. The City also provides public
information regarding household hazardous waste and collection services.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Campbell has adopted an Emergency Plan to help manage the local response to
emergencies that could affect the City, in accordance with Government Code Section
8607, which aims to establish a uniform framework of emergency preparation and
response Statewide. The primary goal of the Emergency Plan is to guide local decision-
makers and emergency personnel in handling emergencies in Campbell, consistent with
the State requirements and in coordination with other State and local agencies and plans.
The Plan emphasizes preparedness in advance of emergencies and development of
appropriate and timely responses to emergencies when they occur. The Emergency Plan:
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Establishes a framework for organizing and managing emergency response;
Provides policies, responsibilities and procedures to protect persons, property
and the environment; and,
Sets forth concepts and procedures for field response, Emergency Operations
Center activities and disaster recovery.
The Plan distinguishes three levels of emergencies:
Level I A minor incident that can be handled by available local agencies and
resources.
Level II A moderate-to-severe emergency that may require regional or Statewide
mutual aid to supplement local resources. A Local Emergency proclamation is
likely and a State of Emergency may be proclaimed.
Level III A major disaster in which local resources are overwhelmed and extensive
State and/or federal assistance is required. Local Emergency and State of
Emergency proclamations are likely and a Presidential Declaration of
Emergency or Major Disaster may be requested.
The range of risks addressed by the Emergency Plan include (but are not limited to) civil
disorder, dam failure, earthquake, fire, flood, hazardous materials spill, large scale (multi-
casualty) traffic accidents, severe weather and terrorism. For each of these hazards, the
Plan assigns potential risk (high, medium or low) and severity, along with the appropriate
level of response. The Plan also contains a mutual aid agreement that establishes
responsibilities at the operational (local), regional and State levels.
Roadways identified for evacuation routes include Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue,
Winchester Boulevard, Campbell Avenue, Highway 17 and the San Tomas Expressway.
These streets have been identified as potential evacuation routes as they have been
identified as routes for emergency vehicle signal preemption or are part of the "Silicon
Valley Smart Corridor Project," a cooperative effort of 10 local agencies to address
recurring and incident related congestion on the Highway 17/Interstate 880 Corridor.
These routes are designated because they would allow for the greatest amount of
vehicular traffic. They will be evaluated as needed, and modified if they are found to be
deficient. The approval authority for the designation of these routes the City’s Director
of Emergency Services. In an event that these routes are closed or impacted by the
subject disaster, the Director of Emergency Services or an on-scene Incident Commander
have the authority of designate new evacuation routes to bypass the closed roadways.
The Santa Clara County Fire Department, the Santa Clara County Emergency Medical
Services Agency, as well as other emergency services organizations will be notified of
these evacuation routes via operable telecommunications systems. Police officers will
also post the routes at the time of evacuation to ensure that they are visible to the public.
In September 2000, the City and the San Jose State University Foundation entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding regarding a collaboration for disaster mitigation. This
collaboration, which also includes the cities of San Jose and Sunnyvale, the Santa Clara
County Emergency Preparedness Council, businesses and other non-profit organizations,
aims to reduce the effects of and improve the economic recovery from natural disasters
through more practical prevention efforts and more integrated responses. The
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Collaborative will complete essential tasks such as assessing the benefits of new
technology in risk reduction and emergency preparedness and recovery, providing
professional development and training and developing cost-effective plans to reduce the
effects of disaster.
Critical Facilities
Critical facilities provide emergency assistance after a major disaster. They include police
and fire stations, schools, hospitals and evacuation routes. The Campbell Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) is located at the Civic Center Complex. The City also has a
mobile EOC. Both the EOC and the mobile EOC have the capability to link to the
Statewide agency computer network.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
The Campbell Police Department operates from the Main Police Facility at City Hall.
The Police Department also has a Neighborhood Police Center that is used for a public
information center and drop-in point for on-duty police officers. The Department
conducts a variety of policing and education programs, in addition to providing law
enforcement, patrol and investigation services. In the case of a large-scale emergency, the
Department abides by the terms of a mutual aid agreement with surrounding communities
to share police resources.
The Police Department employs 46 officers and 17 administrative employees. The
Department maintains performance standards for response times, attempting to arrive at
emergency scenes within five minutes of dispatch 95 percent of the time and at non-
emergency scenes within 20 minutes of dispatch 90 percent of the time.
Property-related incidents (the majority of reported crime in Campbell) are expected to
increase as population grows, as are vandalism and general gang activity. Locally high
traffic volumes are anticipated to continue to produce frequent citations and accidents.
The Police Department runs the Neighborhood Watch law enforcement program. In
addition, officers that are not responding to service calls patrol Special Enforcement
Areas to address specific community problems. The Department runs a Drug Resistance
Education Program (DARE) at local elementary schools and additional programs for at-
risk youth have been implemented. Officers spend increasingly more time making contact
with the public in shopping centers, parks and neighborhoods not only to enhance
enforcement, but also to engage in proactive information sharing.
The Department employs current communication and information technologies and
operates modern, well-maintained vehicles and equipment. A number of capital
improvements are proposed in the future to help increase efficiency, including extensive
remodeling of facilities.
Fire and Emergency Services
Since 1993, the City has contracted with Santa Clara County Fire Department for fire and
emergency medical services. The Fire Department operates two stations and a training
facility in Campbell, with 20 of its 275 personnel in the City. The distance between these
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stations and most of the City is less than 1.5 miles, the optimum maximum distance for
emergency response.
In addition to fire protection, the Department undertakes fire prevention and public
education programs, including earthquake preparedness, CPR training and first aid. The
Department responds to vehicle accidents, calls for rescue and hazardous materials
incidents. All engine companies provide paramedic service, attempting to achieve
response times of five minutes or less. The Department also offers hazardous material
and premises inspections for businesses. The City also benefits from the depth of
resources available through County Fire Department’s regional system.
The City presents a wide range of fire risks, including high-rise structures, multi-story
apartment buildings and hazardous materials storage and use. Still, fires comprise an
increasingly smaller portion of Department workload (only about 6%), as older buildings
are replaced with newer, more fire-resistant structures. Fires in grass/brush areas and
single family homes together account for about one-quarter of fire responses. Vehicle
fires are the most common fire type, but emergency medical aid, including at traffic
accidents, comprises the majority of Department calls.
The City helps to minimize fire hazards by regulating building construction and site
planning through the Zoning Ordinance, the California Fire Code and the California
Building Code. Many new businesses and residences have been equipped with fire
sprinklers and detection systems. Annual inspections by the County Fire Department and
the City help ensure compliance with fire protection standards. Water supply for fire
suppression is provided by the San Jose Water Company, which owns and operates the
water distribution system serving the City.
GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS
Campbell is subject to the effects of earthquakes due to its location at the tectonic
boundary between the Pacific and North American Plates. The movement of these plates
leads to the accumulation of strain energy in the crustal rocks of the Bay Area. The
release of strain energy by the sudden movement of a fault creates earthquakes. Several
active faults in the Bay Area region create a high likelihood of future seismic events
affecting Campbell. Recognition of the likelihood of these events and preparation for the
potential effects of them is necessary to reduce the potential damage to life and property.
On the basis of research conducted since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the United
States Geological Survey2 (USGS) and other scientists conclude that there is a seventy
percent (±10%) probability of at least one magnitude 6.7 or greater quake, capable of
causing widespread damage, striking the San Francisco Bay Area region before 2030, as
shown in Table HS-1. There is a 21% chance of one magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake
created by the San Andreas Fault before the year 2030 (see Figure HS-3). The probability
of at least one smaller (magnitude 6.0 to 6.7) earthquake in the Bay Area before 2030 is
estimated to be at least eighty percent. Earthquake probabilities are based on balancing
the continual motions of the plates that make up the Earth's outer shell with the slip on
faults, which occurs primarily during earthquakes. To determine Bay Area region
2 U.S. Geological Survey Open File Report 99-517: Earthquake Probabilities in the San Francisco Bay Area
2000-2030: A Summary of Findings. http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of99-517/
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earthquake probabilities, the USGS Working Group gathered new data, developed
analytical tools and debated a wide variety of interpretations about how future
earthquakes may occur.
The San Andreas Fault, the Hayward-Rodgers Creek Fault and the Calaveras Fault pose
the greatest earthquake threat, because they have high quake odds and run through the
Santa Clara Valley region's urban core. However, there are also smaller faults located
closer to Campbell that also have the potential to cause earthquakes.
The San Andreas Fault zone to the southwest in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been the
source of several large earthquakes in California, including the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake. The San Andreas Fault is located just eleven kilometers from the Campbell
City Hall and is a 1997 Uniform Building Code Type A Fault (UBC Table 16-U). The
Maximum Magnitude is 7.9 moment magnitude. The geologic slip rate is 17 (+/- 3) mm
per year. The possible shaking intensity of a moment magnitude 7.2 earthquake on the
Peninsula- Golden Gate segment of the San Andreas Fault is shown in Figure HS-1.
Table HS-1: Probability of At Least One Magnitude
6.7 or Greater Earthquake Before 2030
Fault system Probability
San Gregorio 0.10
San Andreas 0.21
Hayward-Rodgers Creek 0.32
Calaveras 0.18
Concord-Green Valley 0.06
Greenville 0.06
Mount Diablo 0.04
Background 0.09
Regional Aggregate 0.70
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Open File Report 99-
517: Earthquake Probabilities in the San Francisco
Bay Area 2000-2030: A Summary of Findings
The Hayward-Calaveras fault system to the east in the Diablo Mountain has the potential
to cause earthquakes that could affect Campbell. The possible shaking intensity of a
moment magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the Southern Hayward Fault is shown in Figure
HS-2. This figure projects strong ground shaking within the City of Campbell.
The Shannon-Monte Vista Fault extends through southwestern Campbell, as shown in
Figure HS-4. This fault runs a length of 53 (+/- 5) km and has a Maximum Magnitude of
6.8 moment magnitude. The slip rate is measured at 0.4 (+/- 0.3 mm/year). It is a UBC
Table 16-U Type C Fault.
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The Sargent-Berrocal Fault System is located to the south of Campbell in Los Gatos. This
fault has a Maximum Magnitude of 6.8 moment magnitude. The geologic slip rate is 3.0
(+/- 1.5) mm per year. It is a UBC Table 16-U Type B Fault.
There are no Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zones in the City of Campbell.
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Figure HS-1: Shaking Intensity of a Peninsula-Golden Gate San Andreas
Quake Magnitude 7.2
Figure HS-2: Shaking Intensity of a Southern Hayward Earthquake
Magnitude 6.9
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Figure HS-3: San Francisco Bay Region Earthquake Probability
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet152-99: Major Quake Likely to Strike Between 2000 and 2030.
http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/fact-sheet/fs152-99/
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Figure HS-4: Faults Within and Near the City of Campbell
Source: California Division of Mines and Geology
The design basis earthquake ground motion for commercial and residential structures in
the City of Campbell3 is a Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) of 0.64g4, as shown in
Figure HS-5. This correlates with a Modified Mercalli Intensity of VIII to IX, which is a
severe level of perceived shaking and moderate to heavy damage potential. There is a 10
percent chance of exceedance in 50 years and a statistical return period of 475 years5.
The upper-bound earthquake ground motion for public schools, hospitals and essential
services buildings (for example, City Hall and Fire Stations) in the City of Campbell is a
Peak Ground Acceleration of 0.80g. This correlates with a Modified Mercalli Intensity of
IX, which is a violent level of perceived shaking and heavy damage potential. There is a
ten percent chance of exceedance in 100 years and a statistical return period of 949
years6.
3 Site coordinates for City of Campbell City Hall computed from USGS San Jose West 7½-minute
Quadrangle Latitude: 37.288º North Longitude: 121.943º West
4 California Division of Mines & Geology, Robert Sydnor, September 15, 2000
5 1997 Uniform Building Code §1627, §1629 and §1631.2
6 1998 California Building Code §1631A.2.6 and 1998 California Building Standards Administrative Code
§7-111
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These calculations are based on the geologic subgrade classification of alluvium (Type
SD stiff soil) from Table 16-J of 1997 UBC and are applicable only to the City of
Campbell. This seismic hazards analysis was calculated using detailed geologic
information about the City.
Figure HS-5: City of Campbell Spectral Diagram
Source: California Division of Mines and Geology
The geologic formations in the City of Campbell range in age from Holocene to
Pleistocene. Approximately 85 percent of the City is underlain by Holocene alluvial fan
deposits. These deposits have a low susceptibility to liquefaction. There is a small
occurrence of Pleistocene fluvial terrace deposits in the southwestern portion of the City.
These terraces grade to Pleistocene alluvial fan surfaces. Holocene Fluvial deposits are
located along the narrow channel of the Los Gatos Creek and the percolation basins south
of Camden Avenue. These deposits overlie alluvial sediments of Pliocene to Pleistocene
age and interfinger with alluvial fan and estuarine sediments of Holocene age. They have
a moderate susceptibility to liquefaction and lateral spreading.
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Table HS-2: Relationships Between Peak Ground Acceleration, Peak Ground Velocity and
Modified Mercalli Intensity in the City of Campbell
Perceived
Shaking Not Felt Weak Light Moderate Stron
g
Very
Strong Severe Violen
t Extreme
Damage
Potential None None None Very
Light Light Moderate Moderate
to Heavy Heavy Very
Heavy
Peak
Acceleration
( g = gravity
)
<0.0017
g
0.0017
g −
0.014g
0.014g −
0.039g
0.039g −
0.092g
0.092
g −
0.18g
0.18g −
0.34g
0.34g −
0.65g
0.65g
−
1.24g
> 1.24g
Peak
Velocity
( cm/sec )
< 0.1 0.1 to
1.1
1.1 to
3.4
3.4 to
8.1
8.1
to
16
16 to
31
31 to
60
60 to
116 >116
Modified
Mercalli
Intensity
I II-III IV V VI VII VIII IX X
Source: EERI Earthquake Spectra, vol. 15, no. 3, August 1999, pages 557-564
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Oakland, CA www.eeri.org
These earthquake probabilities place an urgency on the City and all Bay Area
communities to continue preparing for earthquakes. Earthquakes can produce significant
damage over localized areas, particularly if they occur in a heavily urbanized area.
Although earthquakes can inflict damage at to buildings and infrastructure at a
considerable distance, shaking will be very intense near the fault rupture. Less likely
damage results include dam failure and associated flooding.
Within Campbell, earthquake damage to structures can be caused by ground rupture,
near-field effects, liquefaction and ground shaking. Damage associated with ground
rupture is normally confined to roads, buildings and utilities within a narrow band along a
fault. The primary earthquake hazards are groundshaking (acceleration of surface
material) and liquefaction (sudden loss of soil strength due to the upward migration of
groundwater as a result of groundshaking). Liquefaction in Campbell is most likely to
occur in the areas with fine-grained alluvial soils.
Unreinforced masonry buildings are extremely susceptible to groundshaking. The 1989
City Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance established a mitigation program for ten
potentially hazardous buildings identified in the City (see Table HS-3). Engineering
analyses have been conducted on many of these and subsequent structural strengthening
has taken place on one of the buildings (415 E. Campbell Avenue).
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Table HS-3: Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, 1990
Address Use
340 / 350 East Campbell Avenue Office / drafting
354 East Campbell Avenue Retail / sports
360 East Campbell Avenue Retail / nail care
381 East Campbell Avenue Office
384 / 394 East Campbell Avenue Retail / restaurant
400 East Campbell Avenue Theater
409 / 415 East Campbell Avenue Office / retail
412 / 416 East Campbell Avenue Retail / computers
226 Railway Office
2096 S. Winchester Retail / motorcycles
Source: City of Campbell, Emergency Plan, revised 1997.
Minimizing seismic risk begins with requiring new construction and remodels to
incorporate engineering features to strengthen the building to be able to withstand severe
groundshaking. The next line of defense is proper emergency planning to help minimize
loss of life and property and speed recovery when an earthquake occurs.
The 1990 Seismic Hazards Mapping Act and related regulations establish a Statewide
minimum public safety standard for mitigation of earthquake hazards. This means that
the minimum level of mitigation for a project should reduce the risk of ground failure
during an earthquake to a level that does not cause the collapse of buildings for human
occupancy, but in most cases, not to a level of no ground failure at all. The Seismic
Hazards Mapping Act mandates that the City must regulate certain development projects
within the designated Seismic Hazards Zones and withhold development permits for sites
within the Zones until geologic or soils investigations are conducted and appropriate
mitigation measures are incorporated into development plans.
The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act requires the State Geologist to prepare Seismic
Hazard Zone Maps. This Map is currently being developed for the City of Campbell (San
Jose West USGS Quad) using a combination of historic records, field observations and
computer-mapping technology. The Map will identify areas where, prior to retrofitting,
reconstruction, or construction of new structures, the City should take extra precautions
to minimize exposure to potential future strong ground shaking. These precautions
include requiring conduct geologic investigations to identify and mitigate the seismic
hazards prior to development.
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FIRE HAZARDS
Campbell may be affected by vehicle, structural and brush fires that can threaten life and
property. Vehicle fires, the most common, tend to occur in conjunction with traffic
accidents. Brush fires may occur due to natural or human causes on vacant lots where
accumulation of weeds has increased the fuel load. Structural fires, most likely in
buildings constructed prior to the advent of modern building codes, comprise an
increasingly smaller percentage fire activity in Campbell because many new buildings are
equipped with fire protection features such as alarm systems and sprinklers.
The Uniform Fire Code identifies fire flow requirements and fire protection systems
based on the type of construction and occupancy and size of the building. The fire flow
for typical office or Research and Development buildings ranges from approximately
2,250 gallons per minute at 20 psi residual pressure to 5,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi
residual pressure. The inclusion of automatic fire sprinkler systems may result in adjusted
fire flow requirements. Fire vehicle access roads are typically required to be paved all
weather surfaces, have a minimum unobstructed width of 20 to 30 feet, a vertical
clearance of at least 13 feet 6 inches and a maximum slope of 15 percent. The current
distribution system should be adequate to meet the water flow requirements in the event
of a multi-structure fire in the City.
The Santa Clara County Fire Department responds to fire and medical emergencies in
communities and unincorporated areas throughout the County. The Department operates
16 fire stations and employs 275 fire personnel, including two stations and 20 employees
in Campbell. All staffed engine companies have Advanced Life Support/Paramedic
capability. Response time within the City is generally five minutes or less. The
Department also conducts a number of fire prevention and public education programs and
conducts periodic inspections to ensure compliance with fire protection standards.
FLOODING
A flood is a temporary increase in water flow that overtops the banks of a river, stream,
or drainage channel to inundate adjacent areas not normally covered by water. Only a
very small portion of Campbell is subject to flooding, as noted on maps issued by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (see Figure HS-6).
Although natural factors such as overgrown brush and trees in creek channels can
obstruct water flow and increase flood damage, development poses the highest potential
to increase the magnitude and frequency of flooding. Campbell is primarily a suburban
community with few undeveloped areas where storm water can percolate into the ground.
Additional paving is expected to further reduce infiltration and increase surface runoff.
Localized flooding may also occur in low spots or where infrastructure is unable to
accommodate peak flows during a storm event. In most cases, localized flooding
dissipates quickly after heavy rain ceases. There are some streets in the San Tomas Area
Neighborhood (see Appendix A), annexed into the City in the 1970s, that have a rural
character with no curb, gutter or paving, which precludes installation of storm drain
facilities. Although some nuisance flooding results, the City anticipates preserving the
rural character of the area.
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The City operates and maintains a storm water drainage system and cooperates with
surrounding jurisdictions and Santa Clara County to provide regional storm drainage. The
City drainage system consists of a series of inlets and underground pipes that collect
storm water runoff for conveyance to Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino creeks, which
drain into San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District owns and maintains
85 acres of groundwater recharge facilities along Los Gatos Creek within the City that
recharge groundwater basins.
Dam failure could result from earthquake activity. Less catastrophic effects could also
result from a landslide into a relatively full reservoir. Dam failure can cause injury, loss
of life and property damage due to flooding, inundation, erosion, debris and sediment
deposition, disabling of infrastructure and interruption of services. Health hazards from
sewage release may also result. The City lies within the inundation zone for several dams,
as shown in Table HS-4. Failure of one or more of these dams could adversely affect the
City as water spreads out over the valley floor and with the static pressure on structures
from standing water once flow subsides.
Table HS-4: Dam Failure Hazards
Name Size Owner Waterway Flooded
Austrian Dam 6,200 acre feet San Jose Water Works Los Gatos Creek
Lenihan Dam 21,430 acre feet Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Los Gatos Creek
Rinconada
Treatment
Plant
Reservoir
46 acre feet Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Smith Creek
Stevens Creek
Dam
4,000 acre feet Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Stevens Creek
Vasona Dam 660 acre feet Santa Clara Valley Water
District
Los Gatos Creek
Source: City of Campbell, Emergency Plan, revised 1997.
AIRCRAFT OVERFLIGHT
Hazards associated with aircraft overflight are principally related to the risk of accident
and to noise levels along primary San Jose International Airport and San Francisco
International Airport paths. These hazards are addressed in each of the Airport’s Master
Plans. Both Master Plans also show noise contours and hazard zones extending north and
south at the end of each runway. During inclement weather, the San Jose and San
Francisco airport flight patterns are shifted over Campbell and increase the risk of aircraft
accidents in the City as well as the amount of aircraft overflight noise. The airport Master
Plans propose to change flight patterns to increase the frequency of overflight in the City.
The City will advocate reducing the amount of overflight.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE
Waste is defined as hazardous if its quantity, concentration, physiochemical or infectious
properties may:
• Increase mortality or produce irreversible or incapacitating illness, or
• Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the
environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed, or
otherwise managed.
Some businesses and industrial activities in the City are involved in the transport, storage,
or use of toxic or hazardous materials that pose a potential safety hazard in the event of
unintentional exposure, leak, fire or accident. Some hazardous materials are byproducts
of industrial processes. Residents in Campbell also generate household hazardous wastes
such as waste oil, paint, solvents, cleaners, pesticides and glue.
The City of Campbell participates in the implementation of the 1991 Santa Clara County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The Plan establishes the framework for hazardous
waste management efforts, including goals and policies relating to hazardous waste
generation, management, reduction, facilities siting and transport. The overall goal of the
Plan is to protect public health, safety and the environment by reducing the generation of
hazardous waste. The Plan may be updated periodically.
State Assembly Bill 2707 requires each city to characterize and quantify its household
waste stream and develop plans for safe collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of
household hazardous wastes. The 1992 Campbell Household Hazardous Waste Element
seeks to:
• Provide residents access to convenient household hazardous waste collection
services;
• Expand curbside motor oil collection programs to include all single and multi-
family homes;
• Minimize disposal of collected wastes through distribution of reusable
materials and recycling;
• Improve monitoring and evaluation of household hazardous waste programs;
• Limit improper disposal of hazardous waste at solid waste landfills by
continuing State-mandated hazardous waste exclusion programs;
• Increase efficiency and effectiveness of waste collection services and public
education by coordinating programs with other jurisdictions and agencies
whenever feasible;
• Decrease potential short- and long-term liability risks by monitoring
environmental compliance records and proof of insurance of contract waste
haulers and contract treatment, storage and disposal activities; and,
• Increase source reduction options for residents by supporting legislative
efforts aimed at promoting development of safer products and safer waste
management methods.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Emergency Preparedness
Goal HS-1: A feeling of safety in the community.
Policy HS-1.1: Disaster Recovery: Adequately prepare for, respond to and
recover from disasters.
Strategy HS-1.1a: Emergency-planning Funding: Provide
funding for fire and police services to ensure
preparedness of response teams and
implementation of emergency response
plans.
Strategy HS-1.1b: Emergency Operations: Coordinate among
City departments to ensure that emergency
operations will comply with the
Standardized Emergency Management
System.
Strategy HS-1.1c: Permit Streamlining: Streamline any
permitting necessary for emergency repair
work.
Strategy HS-1.1d: Employee Training: Train City employees in
Emergency Operations Center procedures.
Strategy HS-1.1e: Geographic information System: Study the
possibility of maintaining and updating a
database for safety related information in a
geographic information system (GIS) format
that would provide mapping and parcel
information for more efficient emergency
response.
Strategy HS-1.1f: Adequate Access: Require adequate access
for emergency vehicles, including minimum
street width and vertical clearance. The
Uniform Fire Code currently sets the
minimum street width at 20 feet. Larger
buildings may require a minimum width of
30 feet.
Policy HS-1.2: Disaster Education and Organization: Educate and organize
people to respond appropriately to disasters.
Strategy HS-1.2a: Danger Avoidance: Encourage the
community schools to teach children how to
avoid dangerous situations and behave
during an emergency.
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Strategy HS-1.2b: Emergency Outreach: Help coordinate
efforts of organizations within the City that
provide emergency outreach and education
programs to the region. Work with these
organizations to develop an information
release program to educate residents about
the potential for natural disasters in the City.
Focus on preparedness for particularly
susceptible groups, including through youth
organizations, senior care facilities and
agencies involved with disabled persons.
Strategy HS-1.2c: Emergency Assistance Programs: Provide
venues for Red Cross programs that train
volunteers to assist police, fire and civil
defense personnel during and after a major
disaster.
Strategy HS-1.2d: Emergency Preparedness Drills: Participate
in the annual countywide emergency
preparedness drill.
Strategy HS-1.2e: Emergency Plan: Update the City’s
Emergency Plan regularly.
Strategy HS-1.2f: Program Promotion: Promote programs that
inform the general public and businesses
about emergency preparedness and disaster
response procedures.
Policy HS-1.3: Risk Reduction: Coordinate with other agencies and the
public to reduce the risks of disasters.
Strategy HS-1.3a: Inter-Agency Coordination: Coordinate
emergency preparedness, response, recovery
and mitigation activities with Santa Clara
County, surrounding cities, service agencies,
voluntary organizations and State and
federal agencies.
Strategy HS-1.3b: Public Information Officer: Designate and
train a City staff member designated as a
Public Information Officer, whose duties
will include meeting regularly with media
liaisons and providing information during
emergencies.
Strategy HS-1.3c: Impact Determination on Roadways and
Facilities: Work with Caltrans to determine
the potential impact of earthquake and flood
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emergencies on its facilities and roadways
and update evacuation plans as necessary.
Strategy HS-1.3d: Information Sharing: Work with Santa Clara
County and other government, academic and
private organizations to obtain new data that
can be used for emergency preparedness and
response and share information with other
nearby jurisdictions and private and public
organizations.
Policy HS-1.4: Critical Facilities: Ensure that critical facilities keep pace
with technological improvements and demand.
Strategy HS-1.4a: Update Critical Facilities: Maintain and
upgrade critical facilities in anticipation of
the need for disaster response.
Strategy HS-1.4b: Disaster Assistance: Provide planning,
engineering and funding assistance to
agencies and organizations involved in
disaster recovery.
Strategy HS-1.4c: Proper Siting of Emergency Response
Facilities: Ensure that siting of critical
emergency response facilities such as
hospitals, fire stations, police offices and
substations, dispatch centers and other
emergency service facilities and utilities
have minimal exposure to flooding, seismic
and geologic hazards, fires and explosions.
Public Safety
Goal HS-2: Adequate, efficient and high quality police, fire and emergency services.
Policy HS-2.1: Police Facilities and Personnel: Provide police facilities
and personnel that meet citizens’ needs and ensure a safe
and secure environment for people and property.
Strategy HS-2.1a: Adequate Personnel: Ensure an adequate
number of police personnel to meet
department performance standards for
responding to emergency and non-
emergency calls.
Strategy HS-2.1b: Department Evaluations: Ensure adequacy
of police services by conducting periodic
department evaluations using measures
including response time and other incident
data.
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Strategy HS-2.1c: 911 Services: Provide efficient 911 services
(emergency phone calls) to minimize
incident response time.
Strategy HS-2.1d: 311 Services: Consider providing 311
services (non-emergency phone calls) as a
means to improve service and maintain the
effectiveness of the 911 system.
Strategy HS-2.1e: County Emergency Operations Center
Coordination: Coordinate activities with the
County Emergency Operations Center to
increase efficiency and minimize duplication
of efforts.
Policy HS-2.2: Elimination of Crime: Work cooperatively to eliminate the
causes of crime.
Strategy HS-2.2a: Youth Support Programs: Encourage and
support programs for youth to help curb
possible juvenile crime and gang activity.
Strategy HS-2.2b: Crime Watch Programs: Support existing
programs such as Neighborhood Watch and
Drug Resistance Education (DARE) and
encourage expanded or new programs that
focus on the elimination of crime, such as
anti-graffiti programs.
Strategy HS-2.2c: Inter-jurisdictional Cooperation: Cooperate
with neighboring cities and County and
regional agencies to address crime issues
that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
Policy HS-2.3: Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Ensure that fire and
emergency medical services meet existing and future
demand.
Strategy HS-2.3a: Fire and Emergency Services: Ensure
adequate and efficient fire and emergency
services.
Strategy HS-2.3b: County Fire Department Evaluations:
Ensure adequacy of fire and emergency
services by participating in County Fire
Department evaluations.
Strategy HS-2.3c: Hazardous Material Inspections: Coordinate
with the County Fire Department to provide
hazardous material inspections for
businesses.
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Strategy HS-2.3d: Annual County Fire Department
Inspections: Coordinate with the County
Fire Department to provide annual
inspections to ensure that commercial,
industrial and multiple-family uses comply
with fire and building codes.
Strategy HS-2.3e: 911 Dispatch Service Coordination:
Coordinate 911 dispatch service with the
County Fire Department to help speed fire
and emergency response time.
Strategy HS-2.3f San Jose Water Company Delivery System:
Support San Jose Water Company efforts to
remedy deficiencies in the water delivery
system to ensure adequate fire-suppression
flows.
Policy HS-2.4: Fire Safety: Promote fire safety through education and
building design.
Strategy HS-2.4a: Vegetation Fire Hazards: Encourage
programs that reduce the hazards of
flammable vegetation.
Geologic and Seismic Hazards
Goal HS-3: Minimize impacts from natural and human-induced hazards.
Policy HS-3.1: Construction-related Risk Reduction: Reduce construction-
related risks.
Strategy HS-3.1a: Building and Fire Code Requirements:
Require all new construction, including
public facilities, to be built according to the
most recent Building and Fire Codes.
Strategy HS-3.1b: Non-conforming Structures: Identify
structures not conforming with current
earthquake, fire or flood standards and
require compliance through programs such
as structural rehabilitation, occupancy
reduction and demolition or reconstruction.
Strategy HS-3.1c: State and Federal Funds and Programs:
Advocate expansion of State and federal
relocation assistance funds and programs to
aid persons and businesses displaced from
hazardous buildings.
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Policy HS-3.2: Seismic Risk Reduction: Minimize the potential damage to
buildings, humans and property from geologic and seismic
hazards, including ground shaking, liquefaction and fault
rupture.
Strategy HS-3.2a: Building Code Compliance: Require new
development, remodels and redevelopment
to comply with Uniform Building Code and
California Building Code provisions
regarding engineering and geotechnical
analysis in order to minimize risk to the
safety of occupants due to geologic and
seismic hazards.
Strategy HS-3.2b: Excavation, Grading and Filling
Requirements: Review and update City
requirements for excavation, grading and
filling to ensure they incorporate current and
best available practices, standards and
technology.
Strategy HS-3.2c: Abatement of Dangerous Buildings:
Implement a Uniform Building Code section
regarding abatement of dangerous buildings
to address older buildings that may be at risk
from geologic and seismic hazards.
Strategy HS-3.2d: Retrofitting Structures: Explore and pursue
funding sources to assist in retrofitting non-
earthquake-safe structures, such as non-
reinforced masonry buildings.
Strategy HS-3.2e: Earthquake Risk and Preparedness
Information: Distribute materials informing
the public of earthquake risks and ways to
reduce them and support information
programs that address earthquake
preparedness.
Strategy HS-3.2f: Compliance with Seismic Hazards Mapping
Act: Require projects within Seismic Hazard
Zones to comply with the provisions of the
Seismic Hazards Map Act.
Strategy HS-3.2g: Recognition of Seismic and Geologic
Hazards in the Zoning Code: Revise the
Zoning Code to recognize and address
geologic and seismic hazards, including
criteria for approval of a project within
Seismic Hazard Zones, guidelines for
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evaluating seismic hazards and
recommending mitigation measures and
content of the geotechnical report.
Strategy HS-3.2h: Posting of Potential Hazards Associated
with Unreinforced Masonry Buildings.
Require that all URM structures within the
City be posted with signs informing the
public of the potential hazards associated
with occupancy of these buildings. Property
owners are responsible for implementing
and maintaining such signage.
Fire Safety
Goal HS-4: Reduced risk to life and property from fires.
Policy HS-4.1: Reduction of Fire Hazards: Regulate land use and
development to diminish fire hazards.
Strategy HS-4.1a: Santa Clara County Fire Department Project
Review: Ensure that all proposals for new
development are reviewed by the Santa
Clara County Fire Department for
compliance with fire and life safety
standards.
Strategy HS-4.1b: Building Fire Protection Measures: Ensure
that all existing and new buildings
incorporate adequate fire protection
measures to reduce the potential loss of life
and property in accordance with State and
local codes and ordinances.
Strategy HS-4.1c: Public Awareness of Fire Hazards: Promote
increased public awareness of local fire
hazards.
Strategy HS-4.1d: Smoke Detectors: Encourage and promote
installation of smoke detectors in existing
residences and commercial facilities
constructed prior to the requirement for such
installation.
Strategy HS-4.1e: Fire Sprinkler Requirements: Require fire
sprinklers in accordance with codes and
ordinances recommended by the Santa Clara
County Fire Department.
Strategy HS-4.1f: Appropriate Response Times: Work with the
Santa Clara County Fire Department to
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maintain appropriate response times within
the City for fire, medical and other related
emergencies.
Strategy HS-4.1g: Public Awareness of Fire Safety: Promote
increased public awareness regarding fire
safety and flammable and/or hazardous
materials.
Flooding
Goal HS-5: Protection of lives and property from flood hazards.
Policy HS-5.1: Flood Regulations: Enforce flood regulations during the
development review process.
Strategy HS-5.1a: FEMA Requirements: Implement Federal
Emergency Management Agency
requirements regarding construction in
Flood Hazard areas designated on the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps.
Strategy HS-5.1b: Flood Hazards Review: Evaluate potential
flood hazards prior to approval of
development projects and require any
necessary measures to ensure that proposed
projects provide adequate protection from
flood hazards.
Aircraft Overflight
Goal HS-6: Protection from aircraft-related risks.
Policy HS-6.1: Aircraft Overflight Hazards and New Development: Ensure
that new development does not create potential hazards
associated with aircraft overflight.
Strategy HS-6.1a: Hazards from New Developments: Work
with the City of San Jose and Santa Clara
County to ensure that new development does
not create aircraft safety hazards such as
direct or reflective light sources, smoke,
electrical interference, hazardous chemicals,
or fuel storage in violation of adopted safety
standards.
Strategy HS-6.1b: Compliance with Airport Plans: Ensure that
development within the City complies with
applicable provisions of the San Jose Airport
Land Use Plan.
Policy HS-6.2: Noise and Safety Impacts: Protect Campbell residents from
noise and safety impacts associated with airport overflights.
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Strategy HS-6.2a: Protection From Noise and Safety Impacts:
Work with the Federal Aviation
Administration, San Jose International
Airport, San Francisco International Airport,
adjoining communities and other applicable
organizations to protect Campbell residents
from noise and safety impacts associated
with airport overflights.
Strategy HS-6.2b: Airport Master Plans: Advocate that the San
Jose and San Francisco International
Airports address the impact associated with
increased overflight in the City in their
Master Plans.
Hazardous Materials and Waste
Goal HS-7: Minimal exposure to hazardous materials.
Policy HS-7.1: Hazardous Materials Storage, Use and Transport: Ensure
that storage, use and transport of hazardous materials are
regulated properly.
Strategy HS-7.1a: Hazardous Materials: Require storage, use
and transport of hazardous materials to
comply with local, State and federal safety
standards.
Strategy HS-7.1b: Hazardous Materials and Development
Project Review: Review all proposed
development projects that manufacture, use
or transport hazardous materials for
compliance with the County Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.
Strategy HS-7.1c: Storage and Processing of Hazardous
Materials: Require new industries that store
and process hazardous materials to provide a
buffer zone along property boundaries
sufficient to protect public safety and natural
resources. The adequacy of the buffer zone
shall be determined by the City in
consultation with other agencies responsible
for the management of hazardous materials.
Strategy HS-7.1d: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Plan: Require any business that handles
hazardous material to prepare an appropriate
emergency response plan, including a
transportation plan for using City streets to
transport hazardous materials.
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Strategy HS-7.1e: Inappropriate Sites: Identify sites that are
inappropriate for hazardous materials
storage and use.
Strategy HS-7.1f: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response:
Work with other agencies to help ensure
adequate response capability for hazardous
materials emergencies.
Strategy HS-71g: Development Projects Involving Potential
Historical Hazardous Materials Use.
Require that applications for discretionary
development projects that will involve a
change in land use (i.e., from industrial to
commercial or residential) provide detailed
information regarding potential historical
hazardous materials use, including soil
and/or groundwater sampling results, if
warranted.
Goal HS-8: Safe and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
Policy HS-8.1: Disposal of Hazardous Waste: Prevent unsafe or illegal
disposal of hazardous waste.
Strategy HS-8.1a: Hazardous Waste Facilities Near Residences
or Schools: Discourage the development of
residences or schools near known hazardous
waste disposal or handling facilities.
Strategy HS-8.1b: Information About Hazardous Waste:
Provide the public and industry with
information needed to make informed
decisions regarding the recycling, treatment,
disposal and other management of
hazardous wastes.
Strategy HS-8.1c: County Hazardous Waste Plan and Element:
Work with appropriate regional agencies to
implement the County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan and the City Household
Hazardous Waste Element.
Strategy HS-8.1d: Development Projects Involving Hazardous
Materials: Require that applications for
discretionary development projects that will
generate, use or store hazardous materials or
provide detailed information regarding
waste reduction, recycling and storage.
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Conservation and Natural
Resources
The Conservation and Natural Resources Element includes goals, policies and strategies
that address the City’s historic resources, biological resources, water resources, waste
management and recycling, noise and air quality. This Element satisfies the State
requirement for both the Conservation and Noise Elements.
The focus of this Element’s goals, policies and strategies is to conserve and enhance the
City’s cultural and natural resources that help define the community. Although regulatory
authority over these resources is shared with several local, State and federal agencies, the
City itself has a significant influence over these resources through its land use and
development policies. Campbell seeks to make a positive contribution to regional
conservation efforts through recycling to extend the life of area landfills, conserving
water, recharging groundwater supplies, improving regional air quality and reducing the
adverse impacts of noise.
The natural ecosystem in Campbell has undergone significant changes during its history
of urbanization. Since virtually the entire City area is urbanized, the protection and
enhancement of the City’s existing natural resources such as trees and creek corridors is
important. Other conservation issues within the City, including minimizing water usage,
improving air quality and promoting source reduction and recycling efforts, are addressed
through the efforts of various federal, State, regional and local government agencies.
These entities work jointly, as well as individually, to improve conservation through
legislation, regulation, planning, policy-making, education and a variety of programs. In
order to fulfill legislative requirements, the City cooperates with regional agencies
including the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District and the West Valley Solid Waste Management Board.
With anticipated development and redevelopment, the City will focus on maintaining
efficient service levels for provision of water and solid waste services.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
Campbell has a rich history of farms, orchards, canneries, packing plants and the railroad
that is conveyed to its current citizens through community groups, the Historic
Preservation Board, the Campbell Historical Museum and the Ainsley House. Traditional
events like Early Settler’s Day and the Prunefestival provide chances to convey the
community’s sense of identity and activities like the annual tea and spring clean-up help
instill local residents with pride in their City.
The 1996 Campbell Downtown Development Plan (see Appendix A) aims to restore and
protect the City’s historic character, buildings and landmarks, including the Hyde
Cannery (1887), Farley Building (1895), Grammar School (1922), Water Tower (1928)
and Los Gatos Creek Bridge (1942).
The City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance designates a historic overlay zoning district
for the purpose of identifying, preserving and enhancing structures, natural features, sites
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and areas within the City that have historic, architectural, archaeological, cultural and/or
aesthetic significance. The Historic Preservation Board oversees the provisions of the
Historic Preservation Ordinance and recommends measures to implement historic
preservation to the City Council and City commissions.
Currently the Alice Avenue area is the City’s only multi-parcel Historic Overlay District.
The Alice Avenue homes were constructed for fruit canners and packers around the turn
of the century. The City is currently updating its inventory of historic resources, many of
which are single family residences near the historic downtown core. The City may also
consider designating additional Historic Districts. Policies addressing this are included in
the Land Use and Transportation Element.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Although native vegetation in the City was eliminated decades ago for ranching and
orchards, much of Campbell provides habitat for wildlife species commonly associated
with suburban areas. The riparian vegetation along Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino
Creeks supports a greater variety of animal wildlife species than the developed area of the
City and they provide a corridor for wildlife movement. The creek corridors provide
habitat for a number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and introduced fish species. Trees
along these creeks provide cover, feeding and nesting sites for a variety of birds.
There are currently no rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive animals, plants or natural
communities within the City limits, according to the California Department of Fish and
Game’s Natural Diversity Database. However, the absence of any special status species
from this Database does not necessarily mean that there is no chance that they may be
found in the City, only that no occurrence data is currently entered into the Database.
However, since Campbell is a very urbanized environment, it is not likely that there are
any unrecorded species in the City.
Trees
Although historically referred to as the “Orchard City”, Campbell currently contains no
agricultural land. However, the City maintains approximately 1,000 trees on major
arterials and median islands and approximately 9,000 trees on residential streets. These
trees enhance the City’s identity, community image and sense of place by adding a
natural element to the urban environment. The City has been a designated “Tree City
USA” for the past eighteen years, which is a national recognition for the City’s urban and
community forestry programs. This program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day
Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of
State Foresters. The City met specific standards to attain this designation, which include
the adoption of a Tree Protection Ordinance and the observance and proclamation of an
annual Arbor Day Celebration.
WATER RESOURCES
Protection of water quality and the provision of adequate water resources is critical for
the health and quality of life of Campbell residents and employees. Water quality is a
regional issue that is regulated at the county, State and federal levels.
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Water Supply
The regional wholesale supplier of water to the South Bay Area is the Santa Clara Valley
Water District (SCVWD), which derives water from local, recycled and imported
supplies.
Less than half of the District’s water is supplied by local rainfall and groundwater. The
rainwater is stored in ten local reservoirs and some of it is transferred to the District’s
Groundwater Recharge Facilities. The District owns more than 30 groundwater recharge
facilities, six of which are located in Campbell. These facilities percolate both local and
imported water into the groundwater aquifer. The average yearly surface flow that can be
captured and diverted to reservoirs, treatment plants or the groundwater basin is about
101,000 acre-feet per year; natural recharge into the groundwater basin adds another
112,000 acre-feet. During critical dry periods these amounts average only 59,000 acre-
feet and 74,000 acre-feet, respectively.
Four municipal water pollution control plants are located in Santa Clara Valley that
develop recycled water for outdoor irrigation use. Approximately 5,000 acre-feet of
recycled water is currently produced from these plants and used for landscape irrigation
in the County. Approximately 20,000 acre-feet per year of non-potable recycled water
could be developed throughout the County by the year 2020. Currently, the SCVWD
does not supply recycled water to retailers in the City or have any projects or plans for
supplying water to retailers in the City.
Most of the District’s imported water comes to the County from the Sierra Nevada
mountains via the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. This imported water is delivered by the
State Water Project and the federal Central Valley Project. The Santa Clara Valley Water
District Supply is shown in the table below. Figure CNR-1 shows the District’s supply
map.
Table CNR-1: Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply Sources
Supply Type Wet
Weather
(Acre-feet)
Long-Term
Average1
(Acre-feet)
Critical Dry
Weather (Acre-
feet)
Local Supplies
Surface Water Yield 155,000 101,000 59,000
Natural Groundwater Recharge 225,000 112,000 74,000
Drawn Out of Local Storage 0 0 40,000
Recycled Water
Water Pollution Control Plants 14,400 14,400 14,400
Imported Supplies
State Water Project 100,000 74,000 47,000
Federal Central Valley Project 152,500 125,000 110,000
Total 646,900 426,400 344,400
1. Average supply between 1922-1990
Source: Santa Clara Valley Water District, Integrated Water Resources Plan, January 1997
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Figure CNR-1: Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply Diagram
Source: Santa Clara Valley Water District
Most of the District’s imported water and some local water is delivered to the District’s
three water treatment plants, where it is purified before being delivered to the local water
retailer, the San Jose Water Company (SJWC). The SJWC supplies Campbell with a
blend of water that is primarily from the SCVWD but also from local wells. The SCVWD
water is treated with Chloramine and the well water is chlorinated for effective
disinfection as required by the EPA and State DOHS guidelines. San Jose Water
Company does not add fluoride to its drinking water. However, fluoride does occur
naturally at very low levels (less than 0.2 parts per million) in the water. The SJWC
operates a regional distribution system that supplies water for domestic use and fire
suppression.
Water deliveries from the SJWC to all its customers (including Campbell) have averaged
between 125,000 and 129,000 acre-feet over the past several years; SJWC does not
assign water allocations to individual jurisdictions that it serves. Over 183,00 residential
accounts comprise approximately 60 percent of the SJWC water deliveries, with
businesses comprising an additional 30 percent of SJWC deliveries.
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Water Conservation
A safe, reliable water supply is essential to the health and well-being of a community.
Although water demand varies with the nature and intensity of land use, population
continues to grow while water supply resources remain relatively constant. Therefore, it
is essential to implement conservation measures to ensure an adequate water supply in
the future.
The SCVWD’s Integrated Water Resources Plan includes measures for residential,
commercial, governmental and industrial water conservation and management. The
District is also permitted to require the installation of water-saving devices, such as low-
flow showerheads or ultra-low-flush toilets and to charge higher fees for higher water
usage. Additional water conservation measures include high-efficiency irrigation
systems, automated controllers, water efficient landscape design, air-cooled drinking
fountains, cooling tower modifications and proper landscape maintenance practices. In
accordance with the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, the City has adopted Water
Efficient Landscaping Guidelines for drought-tolerant landscaping to help minimize
water demand.
The San Jose Water Company provides residential water audits free of charge. Trained
SJWC specialists will check residential sprinkler system, faucets, toilets and other parts
of the water system and suggest repairs or improvements that residents can perform. The
Company provides free water-saving devices such as low-flow shower heads and faucet
aerators to customers. Businesses may also request free large turf water audits and
commercial or industrial water audits.
Water Demand
Many factors that affect water demand are difficult to predict. For example, weather
patterns fluctuate, development and growth patterns vary from projections and
conservation programs save either more or less water then projected. Increased
urbanization in Santa Clara County over the last few decades has resulted in increased
urban and suburban water demand, but decreased agricultural water demand.
The Water District developed the Integrated Water Resources Plan in 1997. The Plan is a
flexible, long-range water supply plan. In forecasting the projected water demand
expected in the County through 2020, the IWRP used a range of demand. This range
allows the District to develop flexible water resource strategies that can be refined over
time in response to actual conditions. The demand range accounted for demographic
changes and water conservation savings. The projected demand for 2020 is between
350,000 acre-feet at the low end and 500,000 acre-feet at the high end. The lower end of
the range is based on 1991 water-use data, which reflect drought and recession-related
behaviors. The higher end is based on pre-drought, pre-recession water use records.
Strategies developed during the IWRP process were designed to meet high-end demand;
the preferred strategy is designed to meet a range of demands up to 500,000 acre-feet.
If Santa Clara County enjoyed only average to wet years from now to the year 2020,
current water supplies could probably meet demand. But droughts are common in
California and it is likely that one will occur during the next twenty years. In future
severe droughts the County could experience a water supply shortfall of up to 100,000
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acre-feet, according to District projections. The District has identified strategies to meet
this shortfall, including water banking, non-potable recycling, demand management and
long-term transfers.
Water Recycling
The Integrated Water Resources Plan estimates that the County uses approximately
2,000 acre-feet of recycled water per year for irrigating landscaping and crops. In 1993
the County adopted a policy to encourage development of non-potable recycling projects
to supplement the existing water and replace demand met by Water District supplies.
Water Quality
SJWC tests its water supplies for over 100 different contaminants and prepares an Annual
Quality Report describing the water's compliance with all California and Federal water
quality standards. The SJWC water met all applicable drinking water standards in 1999.
For most standards, there are no detectable contaminants at all - the water is so pure that
the required test apparatus cannot measure any contaminant present in the sample.
Regional Regulation
Point sources of water pollution are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. Permits are required for all publicly
operated treatment plants and for specific operations or sites that generate surface-water
runoff in urban areas. The permits specify the discharge limits for certain pollutants and
require specific industries to pre-treat the pollutants that they discharge into treatment
plants.
For the purposes of administering NPDES, the State Water Resources Control Board has
oversight of nine Regional Water Pollution Control Boards located in each of the major
California watersheds. The Boards have primary responsibility for administration,
investigation and enforcement of the state's pollution abatement program. The Boards
may regulate any discharge of wastewaters including process, cleaning, cooling, or other
waters coming from a facility, or other wastes. These include discharges directly to
surface waters, to storm drains, to the ground surface or to groundwater. Campbell is
under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The local permits and Storm Water Management Plan are discussed in the Open Space,
Parks and Public Facilities Element.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
The City contracts with Green Valley Disposal Company and the Guadalupe Rubbish
Disposal Company for the disposal of municipal solid wastes. Waste Management, the
largest solid waste company in North America, purchased the Green Valley Disposal
Company in the summer of 1999. Waste Management provides collection, transfer,
landfill, recycling and waste-to-energy services to customers throughout the nation. The
Green Valley Disposal Company collects all of the City’s solid wastes and delivers them
to the 115-acre Guadalupe Landfill, which is owned and operated by Guadalupe Rubbish
Disposal Company. The Guadalupe Landfill is a Class III Landfill that accepts only
residential, commercial, industrial and demolition wastes. The Guadalupe Landfill is
expected to reach capacity and close in 2013.
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Solid Waste
The City’s agreements with Green Valley Disposal Company and Guadalupe Rubbish
Disposal Company for the disposal of municipal solid wastes extend through 2007. When
City wastes were last studied in 1991, about 39 percent came from homes, 22 percent
from businesses and 37 percent from industry.
The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 requires cities and counties to
establish a local plan to cut the volume of solid waste disposed to 50 percent by 2000. In
1992, the City adopted a Source Reduction and Recycling Element, which identifies
waste diversion opportunities and programs. In 1999, the City was diverting roughly 41
percent of its solid waste from the landfill. The City is considering additional measures to
meet the mandate, including adoption of a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
Ordinance.
City waste diversion measures include source reduction, recycling, composting and yard
waste programs. Source reduction prevents creation of solid waste by diminishing the
amount of a product used and/or by prolonging the useful life of a product. Diversion
through source reduction may reduce landfill disposal by 20 percent.
NOISE
The Noise Element is a required element of the General Plan. Included here as a portion
of the Conservation and Natural Resources Element, it identifies and evaluates noise
problems in Campbell and includes policies to ensure that future land use decisions
minimize adverse noise impacts to the fullest extent possible.
Noise is commonly defined as a sound or series of sounds that are irritating, intrusive and
disruptive to daily activities. Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal
activities, when it causes actual physical harm, or when it has adverse effects on health.
Noise sources occur in two forms: point sources, such as stationary mechanical
equipment, a water recycling plant, or individual motor vehicles; and line sources, such
as roadways with large numbers of point sources (motor vehicles).
Transportation corridors traversing the City are its primary noise sources, especially
Highways 17 and 85 and the San Tomas Expressway. The Land Use and Transportation
Element addresses noise issues in its discussion of land use compatibility. Consistent
with those elements, a goal of the Natural Resources and Conservation Element is to
sustain and improve quality of life in Campbell by minimizing noise impacts in the
community.
Policies and strategies in this Element address existing noise issues and ways of reducing
noise generation associated with new development and redevelopment, which produce
both short-term impacts during construction and long-term operational impacts, such as
traffic. A primary way of reducing the potential for noise impacts is to ensure separation
between noise-sensitive uses, such as residences, schools and churches and noise
generators, such as manufacturing businesses and major transportation corridors.
However since such incompatibilities already exist, measures should be taken to
minimize noise impacts. These include site planning, design and construction methods
that absorb or deflect sound.
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Noise levels are reported as measurements over a given period of time in order to account
for variations in noise exposure. Noise levels also account for different degrees of noise
sensitivity during the day and night. The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)
and Day-Night Noise Level (Ldn) reflect noise exposure over and average day with
weighting to account for the sensitivity to day and night time noise. The CNEL is the
reference level for State noise law and is used to describe noise levels for major
continuous noise sources, such as traffic and aircraft noise. Noise impacts on the existing
and future land uses within the City would primarily occur as a result of traffic volumes
on the adjacent and nearby roadways. The future contours for major roadways within the
City are identified in Table CNR-2 and shown in Figure CNR-2: Traffic-Related Noise
Conditions Under General Plan Buildout.
Table CNR-2: Traffic-Related Noise Conditions at General Plan Buildout
Roadway Segment Projected
ADT
Centerline
to 70 dBA
CNEL (ft)
Centerline
to 65 dBA
CNEL (ft)
Centerline
to 60 dBA
CNEL (ft)
San Tomas Expy between
Hamilton and Campbell
62,867 144 303 650
San Tomas Expy between
Winchester and SR 17
94,400 187 397 851
Hamilton Ave between
Creekside and Bascom
72,267 158 332 713
Hamilton Ave between Eden
and Winchester
42,933 114 236 504
Campbell Ave between
Union and Bascom
27,667 61 123 260
Campbell Ave between
Milton and Winchester
26,333 59 119 252
Bascom Ave between
Campisi and Hamilton
57,333 136 286 611
Bascom Ave between
Apricot and Campbell
42,533 114 235 501
Union Ave between Apricot
and Campbell
18,333 <501 93 198
Winchester Blvd between
Latimer and Campbell
29,800 63 129 273
Winchester Blvd between
Sunnyoaks and Hacienda
43,333 79 164 350
Winchester Blvd between
Hacienda and Chapman
26,200 59 118 251
Camden Avenue between
Curtner and Bascom
76,067 163 344 737
1. Traffic noise within 50 feet of roadway centerline requires detailed site-specific
analysis.
Source: Fehr and Peers Associates and LSA Associates Inc, 2001.
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AIR QUALITY
While air quality is largely a regional issue, local activities and policies and land use
decisions can help protect air quality. The protection of air quality is vital to the overall
health of the environment and residents of Campbell.
Under the federal Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes
national air quality standards for six criteria air pollutants, including ozone, carbon
monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, lead and particulates finer than 10 microns
(PM-10). The California Air Resources Board has established State ambient air quality
standards that are generally more stringent that the corresponding federal standards. The
EPA classifies air basis as either “attainment” or “nonattainment” for the national
standards. The State also classifies basins with respect to the achievement of State
standards.
The State is divided into 15 air basins. Campbell is located within the southern region of
the San Francisco Bay Area air basin. Air quality in the basin is monitored by the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). The BAAQMD also developed and
administers the 1991 Bay Area Clean Air Plan. This Plan was developed to address the
nonattainment status of the Bay Area with respect to the State ozone standard with the
goal of improving air quality through tighter industry controls, cleaner fuels and
combustion in cars and trucks and increased commute alternatives. The Bay Area Clean
Air Plan has been updated twice, in 1994 and 1997.
Although air quality has improved greatly in California over the last decade, the Bay
Area air basin is still classified as nonattainment for State standards for ozone and
particulate matter and as nonattainment for the national ozone standard. Two monitoring
stations near Campbell – in Los Gatos and in San Jose at 935 Piedmont Road – rank in
the top five sites with the highest measured ozone concentrations in the entire Bay Area
basin.
The BAAQMD air quality monitoring station closest to Campbell that monitors all air
pollutants is on 4th Street in San Jose. The air pollutant summary for the San Jose 4th
Street monitoring station is included in Table CNR-2.
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Table CNR-3: San Jose Air Pollutant Summary, 1997-1999, 4th Street Monitoring
Station
Monitoring Data by Year
Pollutant Standard1 1997 1998 1999
Ozone
Highest 1-hour average, ppm2 0.09 0.094 0.147 0.109
Number of Days Above Standard 0 4 3
Carbon Monoxide
Highest 8-hour average, ppm 9.0 6.11 6.27 6.28
Number of Days Above Standard 00 0
Nitrogen Dioxide
Highest 1-hour average, ppm 0.25 ppm 0.118 0.083 0.128
Number of Days Above Standard 00 0
Particulate Matter (PM-10)
Highest 24-hour average, μg/m3 50 78.0 92.0 114.4
Number of Days Above Standard,
Calculated4 18 18 30
1. State standard, not to be exceeded
2. ppm = parts per million
3. μg/m = micrograms per cubic meter
4. Calculated days are the estimated number of days that a measurement would have been greater than
the level of the standard had measurements been collected every day. The number of days above the
standard is not necessarily the number of violations of the standard for the year.
Source: California Environmental Protection Agency, Air Resources Board, California Air Quality Data,
1997, 1998 and 1999.
As shown in Table CNR-2, the two pollutants that exceed the standards several days a
year and pose the greatest air quality problems are ozone and particulate matter.
The primary source of air pollutants in Campbell is motor vehicle emissions. Some light
industrial uses generate other emissions. Automobiles are expected to remain the primary
source of air quality impacts because few work site destinations exist in Campbell. Most
emissions are generated by travel to, from and through the City. The largest fraction of
photochemical smog is ozone. In the Bay Area, more than 50 percent of the reactive
organic gases and nitrogen oxides that create photochemical smog comes from cars and
trucks. The major effects of photochemical smog are aggravation of respiratory diseases,
eye irritation, visibility reduction and vegetation damage. On-road vehicles make up only
three percent of the PM-10 emissions source. Over 85 percent of PM-10 comes from
area-wide sources, such as dust from unpaved roads and agricultural operations,
residential wood burning and industrial sources.
The City is responsible for implementing certain transportation control measures outlined
in the BAAQMD Clean Air Plan. Projects in Campbell are assessed based on the 1996
BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines that were designed to assist local governments and
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consultants in preparing the air quality sections of environmental documents for projects
subject to the CEQA. Specifically, the City assesses air quality impacts, requires
mitigation of potential impacts with permit conditions and monitors and enforces
implementation of such mitigation.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Historic Resources
Goal CNR-1: A high level of community participation in historic preservation efforts to
build a strong sense of community identity.
Policy CNR-1.1: Historic Resource Preservation: Ensure that the City and its
citizens preserve historic resources as much as possible.
Strategy CNR-1.1a: Historic Resources Inventory: Maintain and
update an inventory of historic resources for
use in evaluating development proposals and
determining if sites or buildings are of local,
State or federal significance.
Strategy CNR-1.1b: Archaeological Resources: In accordance
with CEQA and the State Public Resources
Code, require the discontinuation of all work
in the immediate vicinity and the preparation
of a resource mitigation plan and monitoring
program by a licensed archaeologist if
archaeological resources are found on any
sites within the City.
Strategy CNR-1.1c: Information Distribution: Inform citizens of
ways to become involved with preservation
efforts, such as including information in the
City’s quarterly newsletter and website.
Strategy CNR-1.1d: Community Programs and Activities: Co-
sponsor after-school and other youth
programs at the Campbell Historical
Museum involving historic programs,
beautification and other community
enhancement activities.
Goal CNR-2: Enhanced pride in the City’s heritage.
Policy CNR-2.1: Historic and Cultural Activities: Support historic and
cultural activities and opportunities in the community.
Strategy CNR-2.1a: Special Events: Maintain and enhance a
pedestrian-friendly atmosphere for special
events such as the Early Settler’s Day,
Prunefestival, Oktoberfest, Farmer’s Market
and street fairs by closing streets to motor
vehicles where feasible.
Strategy CNR-2.1b: Historic Amenities: Use amenities such as
signs and historical lighting in key public
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access areas. Consider incorporating public
art to reflect historical elements.
Biological Resources
Goal CNR-3: Protect and maintain animal and plant species and supporting habitats
within Campbell.
Policy CNR-3.1: Riparian Corridor Preservation: Preserve the aesthetic and
habitat value of riparian corridors.
Strategy CNR-3.1a: Development Near Riparian Corridors:
Cooperate with State, federal and local
agencies to ensure that development does
not cause significant adverse impacts to
existing riparian corridors.
Strategy CNR-3.1b: Santa Clara Valley Water District Activities:
Work with Santa Clara Valley Water
District to restrict future fencing, piping and
channelization of creeks when flood control
and public safety can be achieved through
measures that preserve the natural
environmental and habitat of riparian
corridors.
Strategy CNR-3.1c: Native Species Planting: Encourage the
Santa Clara Valley Water District, County
Parks Department, City, developers and
private property owners to plant and
maintain native trees and plants and replace
invasive, non-native species with native
ones along creek corridors.
Strategy CNR-3.1d: Removal of Invasive Species: Institute an
on-going program to remove invasive plant
species and harmful insects from
ecologically sensitive areas, primarily by
means other than application of herbicides
and pesticides.
Strategy CNR-3.1e: Concrete-lined Channels: Coordinate efforts
with the Water District to revert some
existing concrete-lined channels to more
natural alternatives such as levees.
Strategy CNR-3.1f: Grading Ordinance: Develop and implement
a Grading Ordinance that requires the use of
erosion and sediment control measures and
minimizes grading and vegetation removal
near creeks to ensure that the creeks are
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protected from reduction in bank stability,
erosion, downstream sedimentation and
flooding.
Strategy CNR-3.1g: Restrict Access of Domesticated Animals:
Work with Santa Clara County and Santa
Clara Valley Water District to restrict access
of domesticated animals around wildlife
habitat and along riparian corridors.
Strategy CNR-3.1h: New Sidewalks: Align new sidewalks
around existing trees to avoid adverse
impacts.
Goal CNR-4: Healthy, attractive and well-maintained trees in the City.
Policy CNR-4.1: Tree Planting: Plant additional trees to maintain and
enhance the City’s suburban forest.
Strategy CNR-4.1a: City Tree Maintenance: Allocate sufficient
funds in the annual budget to maintain the
City’s trees.
Strategy CNR-4.1b: Diseased or Dying Street Trees: Replace
diseased or dying street trees.
Strategy CNR-4.1c: Landscaping Ordinance: As part of the
update of the Zoning Code, review and
update the landscaping and landscape
maintenance standards for new development
and significant remodels.
Strategy CNR-4.1d: Tree Planting Standards: Develop tree
planting standards for new development and
significant remodels, including residential
development.
Water Resources
Goal CNR-5: Promote high-quality drinking, surface and ground water Citywide.
Policy CNR-5.1: Water Quality Enhancement: Enhance the quality of
surface water and groundwater resources and prevent their
contamination
Strategy CNR-5.1a: Regional Water Quality Control Board:
Comply with the Regional Water Quality
Control Board’s regulations and standards to
maintain and improve water quality.
Strategy CNR-5.1b: San Jose Water Company Delivery Lines:
Encourage the San Jose Water Company to
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repair and upgrade delivery lines as
appropriate.
Strategy CNR-5.1c: Public Education: Educate and inform the
public about the importance of a clean water
supply and safe alternatives to toxics for
home and garden use.
Strategy CNR-5.1d: Sediment Removal from Creeks: Work with
Santa Clara Valley Water District on
sediment management for the creeks.
Strategy CNR-5.1e: Dumping into Waterways: Work with the
Santa Clara Valley Water District to protect
surface water quality by prohibiting the
dumping of toxic chemical substances,
debris and refuse in and near water ways and
storm drains and adding signs with this
information near these areas.
Strategy CNR-5.1f: Toxic Chemical Substances Use and
Disposal: Work with other agencies to
prepare and disseminate information about
the potentially harmful effects of toxic
chemical substances, including information
about proper disposal and safe alternatives
to home and garden use.
Strategy CNR-5.1g: Dry Wells: Encourage filling of dry wells.
Goal CNR-6: Encourage local participation in water conservation efforts to ensure a
positive contribution to regional water conservation.
Policy CNR-6.1: Water Conservation: Encourage residents and businesses to
conserve water.
Strategy CNR-6.1a: Residential Water Use Reduction:
Encourage a reduction in residential water
usage through plumbing retrofits with ultra-
low-flush toilets, leak detection and repair
and other programs offered through the San
Jose Water Company and/or the Santa Clara
Valley Water District.
Strategy CNR-6.1b: Water Conservation Programs: Encourage
water conservation programs for
commercial, industrial and institutional uses
offered through the San Jose Water
Company and/or the Santa Clara Valley
Water District.
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Strategy CNR-6.1c: Water Use Reduction: Encourage efforts to
reduce landscape water usage through
landscape irrigation audits, water-efficient
landscape awards program and landscape
conservation programs offered through San
Jose Water Company and/or the Santa Clara
Valley Water District.
Strategy CNR-6.1d: Public Information: Provide public
information and school education programs
including “water-wise” demonstration
gardens, seasonal reminders in utility bills
and free literature regarding water
conservation.
Strategy CNR-6.1e: Water Efficient Landscaping Guidelines:
Require new development and remodels to
follow the City’s Water Efficient
Landscaping Guidelines.
Strategy CNR-6.1f: City Water Conservation Program: Adopt
and implement a comprehensive water
conservation program to encourage efficient
water use by City employees and other users
of City facilities.
Goal CNR-7: Increased water recycling.
Policy CNR-7.1: Water Recycling: Take part in and promote water recycling
efforts.
Strategy CNR-7.1a: Non-potable Water Infrastructure:
Encourage the installation of infrastructure
within the City for the use of reclaimed
water for non-potable uses.
Strategy CNR-7.1b: Water Recycling: Work with the Santa Clara
Valley Water District in water recycling
efforts.
Waste Management and Recycling
Goal CNR-8: Reduce the generation of solid waste volume throughout the City.
Policy CNR-8.1: Solid Waste Collection: Ensure adequate solid waste
collection services for present and future residents and
businesses.
Strategy CNR-8.1a: Solid Waste Collection: Provide adequate
solid waste collection for businesses and
residences in accordance with State law.
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Goal CNR-9: Maximize source reduction and recycling to reduce the amount of solid
waste sent to the landfill and extend the life of the landfill.
Policy CNR-9.1: Source Reduction and Recycling Efforts: Participate in
source reduction and recycling efforts.
Strategy CNR-9.1a: Reduced Solid Waste Disposal Volume:
Reduce solid waste disposal volume to meet
the State-mandated level through source
reduction, recycling, composting and yard
waste programs.
Strategy CNR-9.1b: Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989:
Fully implement the California Integrated
Waste Management Act of 1989.
Strategy CNR-9.1c: City Source Reduction and Recycling:
Encourage source reduction and recycling
throughout City offices and operations.
Strategy CNR-9.1d: Public Funding Sources: Pursue public
funding sources, such as grants to reduce
fiscal impacts of continued implementation
of recycling programs.
Strategy CNR-9.1e: New Diversion Programs: Develop and
implement new diversion programs
including source reduction, recycling,
composting and yard waste programs.
Strategy CNR-9.1f: Educational Materials: Assist in the
development and distribution of educational
materials regarding source reduction and
recycling for schools.
Strategy CNR-9.1g: Public Education: Support public education
efforts by distributing materials describing
options for disposal of construction and
demolition debris, home composting and
residential yard waste collection.
Strategy CNR-9.1h: Household Waste Collections: Sponsor
scheduled household waste collections.
Strategy CNR-9.1i: Construction and Demolition Debris
Recycling Ordinance: Develop and
implement a Construction and Demolition
Debris Recycling Ordinance.
Strategy CNR-9.1j: Garbage Removal Ordinance: Develop and
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hours after service, prohibit the placement of
the cans on the curb no more than 24 hours
before service and require the screening of
garbage cans.
Noise
Goal CNR-10: Protect the community, especially sensitive noise receptors such as
schools, hospitals and senior facilities, from excessive noise.
Policy CNR-10.1: Noise Reduction: Reduce noise levels at the source.
Strategy CNR-10.1a: Noise Ordinance: Adopt and strictly enforce
a Noise Ordinance that establishes noise
standards for various noise-sensitive land
uses and for all Zoning Districts.
Strategy CNR-10.1b: Minimization of Noise Exposure and
Generation: Encourage practices and
technologies that minimize noise exposure
and noise generation in new development
and redevelopment.
Strategy CNR-10.1c: Noise and New Development: Evaluate the
potential for noise pollution and ways to
reduce noise impacts when reviewing
development proposals.
Noise from Stationary Sources: New
residential development shall conform to a
stationary source noise exposure standard of
65 dBA for exterior noise levels and 45 dBA
for interior noise levels. Acoustical studies
shall be required for all new noise-sensitive
projects that may be affected by existing
noise from stationary sources. Where
existing stationary noise sources exceed the
City’s noise standards, mitigation measures
shall be implemented to reduce noise
exposure to or below the allowable levels of
the Noise Ordinance.
Traffic-Related Noise: New residential
development shall conform to a traffic-
related noise exposure standard of 60 dBA
CNEL for outdoor noise in noise-sensitive
outdoor activity areas and 45 dBA CNEL
for indoor noise. New development, which
does not and cannot be made to conform to
this standard shall not be permitted.
Acoustical studies, describing how the
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exterior and interior noise standards will be
met, shall be required for all new residential
developments with a noise exposure greater
than 60 dBA CNEL. The studies should
also satisfy the requirements set forth in
Title 24, part 2, of the California
Administrative Code, Noise Insulation
Standards, for multiple-family attached
residential projects, hotels, motels, etc.,
regulated by Title 24. Table CNR-2:
Traffic-Related Noise Conditions at General
Plan Buildout should be used as the basis to
initially identify areas with potential
excessive noise exposure.
Strategy CNR-10.1d: Noise Mitigation Measures: Review and
require noise mitigation measures for
development projects, including setbacks
between uses, earth berms, sound walls,
landscaping and site design that shields
noise-sensitive uses with non-sensitive
structures such as parking lots, utility areas
and garages, or orients buildings to shield
outdoor spaces from noise sources.
Strategy CNR-10.1e: Construction Noise Mitigation: Require
mitigation measures during construction,
including limits on operating times of noise-
producing activities (including vehicles).
Strategy CNR-10.1f: Sound Walls: In cases where sound walls
are used as mitigation, they should be
encouraged to help create an attractive
setting with features such as setbacks,
changes in alignment, detail and texture,
pedestrian access (if appropriate) and
landscaping.
Strategy CNR 10.1g: Expansion of Bay Area Airports: Participate
in public forums regarding expansion of Bay
Area Airports, including San Jose Airport
and San Francisco International Airport, to
ensure that future activities do not increase
noise levels in Campbell.
Strategy CNR 10.1h: Helicopter Noise Reduction: Undertake
measures to limit helicopter overflight noise
in the City.
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Strategy CNR-10.1i: Vehicle Noise Reduction: Employ roadway
design, traffic signalization, reduced speed
limits and other traffic management
techniques to reduce noise caused by speed
or acceleration of vehicles.
Strategy CNR-10.1j: Truck Traffic Limits: Limit commercial,
industrial and construction truck traffic in
residential areas.
Strategy CNR-10.1k: Vasona Light Rail: Work with VTA to
identify potential noise impacts resulting
from the planned Vasona Light Rail and
develop adequate mitigation measures to
reduce significant adverse impacts on
residents and businesses.
Air Quality
Goal CNR-11: Work toward improving air quality and meeting all federal and State
ambient air quality standards
Policy CNR-11.1: Air Quality Impacts: Reduce adverse air quality impacts of
City operations.
Strategy CNR-11.1a: Alternative Vehicles: Consider use of
alternative fuel vehicles or electric vehicles
for City use.
Policy CNR-11.2: Effects of Development on Air Quality: Use the City’s
development review process and the California
Environmental Quality Act to evaluate and mitigate the
local and cumulative effects of new development on air
quality
Strategy CNR-11.2a: Vehicle Trip Reduction Measures: Consider
requiring vehicle trip reduction measures for
new development.
Strategy CNR-11.2b: Vehicle Pollution Reduction: Encourage
improvements such as bus turnouts and
synchronized traffic signals for new
development to reduce excessive vehicle
emissions caused by idling.
Strategy CNR-11.2c: Clean-burning Fireplaces and Wood Stoves:
Consider an ordinance that requires the
installation of clean-burning fireplaces and
wood stoves in new residences and
significantly remodeled residences.
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Strategy CNR-11.2d: Construction Dust Control: Require dust
control measures, including those included
in the Santa Clara Valley Non-point
Pollution Control Program, during
construction.
Strategy CNR-11.2e: Buffering or Mitigation Requirements:
Require adequate buffering or other
mitigation of all potential air pollutant
sources, including commercial and industrial
emissions.
Policy CNR-11.3: Air Quality Improvement Programs: Support regional,
State and federal programs to improve air quality.
Strategy CNR-11.3a: BAAQMD: Assist the BAAQMD in its
efforts to achieve compliance with existing
air quality regulations.
Strategy CNR-11.3b: Environmental Documents: Assess the
adequacy of environmental documents for
projects proposed in the City utilizing the
thresholds established in the BAAQMD
guidelines.
Goal CNR-12: Promote energy conservation in Campbell.
Policy CNR-12.1: Energy Consumption: Reduce City government energy
consumption.
Strategy CNR-12.1a: Alternative Vehicles: Consider use of
alternative fuel vehicles or electric vehicles
for City use.
Strategy CNR-12.1b: Purchasing Decisions: Where feasible, the
City should incorporate calculations of
energy expenses into its purchasing
decisions.
Strategy CNR-12.1c: Education and Information: Continue to
provide education and information to City
employees on energy saving opportunities.
Policy CNR-12.2: Advanced Energy Technology and Building Materials:
Facilitate the use of advanced energy technology and
building materials to create energy-efficient residences and
buildings.
Strategy CNR-12.2a: Staff Training: Support staff training
opportunities that focus on new
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technologies, which promote energy
conservation.
Policy CNR-12.3: Landscaping Requirements: Continue to enforce landscaping
requirements that facilitate energy efficient use or
conservation.
Strategy CNR-12.3a: Design of City Projects: Where feasible,
design City projects with accompanying
trees and other vegetation to minimize
pavement, provide shade and reduce energy
use.
Strategy CNR-12.3b: Energy Efficient Landscaping: Encourage
energy efficient landscaping and
preservation of existing shade trees on
development sites.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
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Community Context
Incorporated in 1952, Campbell is a
community of approximately 40,000
residents centrally located in Silicon
Valley. Nearby communities include San
Jose to the west, east and north, and Los
Gatos and Saratoga to the south. From
the mid-1850’s, Campbell was primarily
an agricultural production center, with
fruits as its major crops. By 1950,
however, croplands were beginning to be
transformed into residential
neighborhoods.
Campbell’s population doubled during the 1960’s, slowed down in the 1970’s, and grew again in the
1980’s. Between 1980 and 1990, the City’s population increased by 33 percent, a level of growth
unmatched by nearby communities. Since 1990, however, population growth has been limited in
Campbell. Today, Campbell is a suburban and largely built-out community. However, many of the older
strip commercial areas are showing signs of age and obsolescence. The City of Campbell has adopted a
variety of special area plans to encourage revitalization efforts in these older commercial areas.
Campbell offers a mix of housing types, including single-family homes, townhomes, garden apartments,
condominium developments, and live-work space. Of the approximately 16,000 housing units in the City,
58 percent are single-family homes, 40 percent are multi-family units, and two percent are mobile homes
or other types of residential options. Housing costs are relatively high in Campbell, as is typical in the Bay
Area and Silicon Valley in particular. In Campbell, the median price of a single-family home sold in 2013
had increased by 10 percent to $810,000 since 2008, while the market rate rents for two-bedroom
apartments ranged from $1,595 to $2,845 per month.
Since the last Housing Element adopted in 2009, the City of Campbell has been very active in processing
and approving numerous housing projects of all types. From January 2009 to December 2013, the City
has approved or issued permits for 543 new housing units. This level of housing approval and production
is equal to 61 percent of the City’s total Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 892 units. Due to
the economic downturn that began in 2007, not all of the approved projects have proceeded with
construction, particularly since a strong economic recovery did not begin until 2012.
This progress to date on the current “fair share” housing goals represents a validation of the 2001 General
Plan strategy to promote new in-fill mixed-use projects near transit corridors and within targeted
revitalization areas. The City has also allowed development of new housing within established
neighborhoods when consistent with adopted General Plan policies and zoning regulations.
Campbell has been proactive in developing and implementing innovative housing policies including:
Adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance;
General Plan vision for Transit Oriented Development;
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Utilization of flexible parking requirements; and,
Identification of Priority Development Areas as part of the Plan Bay Area process.
Like most communities in Silicon Valley, Campbell is home to employers in the high technology industry,
however most employers are small to mid-size companies. As of 2007 (the most recent data available),
Campbell had an employment base of approximately 20,650 jobs in about 1,450 businesses. Since that
time the trends in local employment have shown an increase in the retail and service sectors with a
corresponding decline of manufacturing and technology jobs. The City has been able to achieve a relative
balance between jobs and housing, and strives to maintain this balance. According to the Association of
Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Campbell had a jobs/employed residents ratio of 1.2, indicating that there
is an almost equal number of employed residents and jobs within the City.
Housing affordability is a major issue in the Bay Area, with a significant number of households in the region
that are overpaying for housing. The shortage of affordable housing particularly affects lower-income
renters and first-time homebuyers, and has impacted the City’s ability to maintain civic workforce
occupations such as public safety workers and teachers. The City of Campbell has been active in
promoting housing affordability through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements and
Density Bonus provisions. The City also previously supported non-profit housing providers and first-time
home buyers; however, since the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in 2011, the City no
longer administers these programs. As part of this Housing Element update, the City will look for additional
means to expand the supply of affordable housing, including facilitating residential development in mixed-
use and priority development areas and around light rail stations.
Campbell’s quality residential neighborhoods, strong employment base, high level of public services, and
well-regarded school system, all contribute to its attractiveness as a place to live. Over the next eight
years, Campbell is faced with various important housing issues and challenges:
Providing housing affordable to all segments of the population;
Preserving the quality of the housing stock;
Maintaining a balance between employment and housing opportunities; and
Providing new types of housing in response to changing demographic trends.
This Housing Element provides policies and programs to address these and other related issues.
Relationship to the General Plan
The 2015-2023 Housing Element is one of the five elements of Campbell’s comprehensive General Plan.
The Plan consists of the following elements: Land Use and Transportation; Open Space, Parks and Public
Facilities; Conservation and Natural Resources; Health and Safety; and Housing. The Housing Element
builds upon the other General Plan Elements and is consistent with the policies set forth in those
elements. For example, the Land Use and Transportation Element focuses residential growth along
commercial corridors and around transit stations, and provides the basis for the residential sites inventory
contained in the Housing Element. Whenever any Element of the General Plan is amended in the future,
the Housing Element will be reviewed and modified, if necessary, to ensure continued consistency
between elements.
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Role of Housing Element
Every jurisdiction in California must have a General Plan and every General Plan must contain a Housing
Element. While jurisdictions must review and revise all elements of their General Plan regularly to ensure
that they remain up to date, State law is much more specific in regard to the schedule for updating the
Housing Element. Recent changes in State Law allow Campbell’s Housing Element to cover a period of
eight-years extending from 2015 to 2023. Most other elements of the General Plan typically cover a 15
to 30-year planning horizon.
The 2015-2023 Housing Element identifies strategies and programs that focus on the following:
1) Preserving and improving housing and neighborhoods;
2) Assisting in the provision of affordable housing;
3) Minimizing governmental and other constraints to housing investment;
4) Promoting fair and equal housing opportunities; and
5) Providing adequate housing sites.
Organization of the Housing Element
The Complete Housing Element consists of four primary sections and the technical appendices which
provide additional, and more detailed, information upon which the Housing Element is based. The four
sections of the Element include the Introduction, Housing Needs Summary, Housing Resources, and the
Housing Plan. The technical appendices provide supportive information on the Housing Needs
Assessment, Governmental Constraints, Housing Element Accomplishments, and a detailed Inventory of
the Opportunity Sites.
The Housing Element consists of the following major components:
A summary of the City’s existing and projected housing needs;
An assessment of the land, financial and administrative resources available to address Campbell’s
housing needs; and
A Housing Plan to address the City’s identified housing needs, including housing goals, policies, and
programs.
The Technical Background Reports contain additional information on the following:
o Housing Needs Assessment (Appendix A) describes and analyzes Campbell’s population,
household, and housing characteristics and trends;
o Housing Constraints (Appendix B) assesses potential market, governmental, and other
constraints to the development and affordability of housing;
o Housing Accomplishments (Appendix C) evaluates the City’s progress in implementing the
housing programs established in the 2009 - 2014 Housing Element; and,
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o Analysis of Opportunity Sites (Appendix D) which assesses the ability of the City to provide
adequate sites to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
o Public Outreach Description (Appendix E) which highlights the techniques used to consult
with the public.
Public Participation
Opportunities for residents to
provide input on housing issues and
recommend strategies are critical
to the development of appropriate
and effective programs to address
Campbell’s housing needs. In 2014,
the City conducted two public
workshops as an opportunity to
gather community input for the
Housing Element. The City
promoted the workshops through
advertisements in local
newspapers, on the local
government access television
station, at the local library, and on the City’s website. The City also directly mailed workshop information
to local non-profit housing developers, mobile home parks, and BMR developers. Workshop participants
included homeowners, renters, developers, local housing and social service providers, and City staff.
Substantially more people attended the 2014 outreach meetings than attended the meetings for previous
housing elements.
The first workshop in February 2014 focused on informing the residents about the housing needs for the
City, and recording attendee’s comments and answering their questions. Community comments focused
on how the Housing Element would affect local development and individual property rights.
The second workshop, held two months later in April 2014, reviewed the existing policies and strategies
as well as possible locations of future opportunity sites. The participants provided their feedback on the
existing programs, where new housing should be located, and what new housing should look like in terms
of densities and style. There was a substantial amount of agreement among the workshop participants
on how future housing should be provided. The workshop participants felt that:
Higher residential densities are more appropriate in the identified revitalization area in the
Priority Development Area (PDAs) around the downtown and along Winchester Boulevard;
New housing should be available for both owners and renters;
Larger residential units (with 4 or more bedrooms) should be provided by more traditional single
family detached styled units;
More accessory dwelling units should be allowed; and
Additional senior housing opportunities should be provided.
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Following the community workshops, City staff conducted a public study session with the City Council in
June 2014. The purpose of the workshop was to ask for the City Council’s general direction on the
appropriate policies and programs to address the community’s identified housing needs in the context of
local resources. During the Study Session, a number of residents addressed the City Council and
encouraged the Council to keep the maximum residential density at 27 units per acre. As result of the
presentation, public comments, and the Council discussion the City Council members who were present
suggested that staff:
Focus the Opportunity Sites in the PDA and around the VTA Stations;
Consider different approaches to replace lost housing program resources; and
Maintain the current maximum by-right residential density (27 units per acre), but review the
possibility of allowing higher densities in certain circumstances.
Upon completion of the Draft Housing Element, the document will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission, the City Council and the public. After approval, the draft Housing Element is sent to the
State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. After review, the Planning
Commission and the City Council will hold public hearings. Comments received from HCD are required to
be heard before those decision-making bodies. To ensure that all economic segments of the community
can be involved throughout the process, notification of meeting on the Housing Element are published in
the local newspaper in advance of each hearing, and copies of the Element are available for public review
at City Hall, the Public Library, and on the City’s website. Additional information on the public outreach
process is included in Attachment E.
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Data Sources
Various sources of information are used to prepare the Housing Element. Data from the 2010 Census on
population and housing is used to a large extent in the Element. Although dated, the 2000 Census, and
information from the American Community Strategies were also a good source of information. Several
additional data sources were also used to update the community and demographic information including:
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Housing Element Data Profiles (January 2014) and
ABAG’s Regional Housing Needs Determination (July, 2013) provides demographic projections and
information on future housing needs;
Population and demographic data is updated by the State Department of Finance, and school
enrollment data from State Department of Education;
Housing market information, such as home sales, rents, and vacancies, is updated through
newspaper and internet rent surveys and DataQuick sales transactions;
Public and non-profit agencies are consulted for data on special needs groups, the services available
to them, and gaps in the system;
Lending patterns for home purchase and home improvement loans are provided through the Home
Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) database.
Major Employers are provided by the City of Campbell Finance Department;
Comparative data for income levels of various groups is provided by the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy, 2010;
Information on Campbell’s development standards are derived from the City’s Zoning Ordinance;
Property size and other Assessor’s information provided by Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office;
and
Information on Persons with Developmental Disabilities is provided by the California Department
of Development Services and Department of Social Services.
SECTION 2 HOUSING NEEDS SUMMARY
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Introduction
In the 1940s, Campbell’s fruit orchard
heritage slowly began being replaced by
housing subdivisions. Today, most of the
new residential development in
Campbell occurs on commercial
property, designated for mixed-use.
The City of Campbell is committed to
assuring the availability of adequate
housing for all social and economic
segments of the community. This
section presents a summary of
Campbell’s existing and future housing
needs as identified in the Housing Element Technical Report, Appendix A. Appendix A provides a more
detailed analysis of local demographic, household, and housing characteristics and trends in an effort to
determine the nature and extent of specific housing needs in Campbell.
Existing Housing Needs
The summary of existing housing needs is organized into four areas: housing availability, housing
affordability, housing adequacy and special needs households. These housing needs are summarized in
Table H-1.
Table H-1: Summary of Existing Housing Needs
Housing Availability Housing Affordability
Vacancy Rate1 4.6% Overpaying Households4 6,605 (41%)
Renter 3,380 (43%)
Owner 3,225 (38%)
Housing Adequacy Special Needs Households/Persons
Substandard Housing Units2 900 (9%) Households with Seniors 2,824 (17%)
Suitable for Rehabilitation 600 (6%) Disabled Persons 2,857 (7%)
Need Replacement 300 (3%) Persons with Developmental
Disabilities 134 (<1%)
Overcrowded Households5 635 (4%) Female-Headed Families 1,741 (11%)
Renter 460 (3%) Large Households 1,283 (8%)
Owner 175 (1%) Homeless Persons3 91 (<½%)
Sources: 2010 Census unless otherwise noted
1 State Department of Finance 2014 – Population and Housing Estimates.
2 Based on rehabilitation/replacement proportions from the 2001 Housing Elements for housing units over 30 years old.
3 2013 Santa Clara County Homeless Census
4 Overpayment is defined as paying greater than 30% of gross income towards housing costs.
5 Overcrowding is defined as greater than 1.01 persons per room, excluding kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways
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Housing Availability
Campbell’s 2010 housing stock consists of 16,950 housing units, of which 58 percent are single-family
homes including attached, detached and condominium units, 40 percent are multi-family apartment units,
including duplex and triplex units, and two percent are mobile homes and other types of residential
accommodations. Residential growth during the 2000s was rather limited, with only about three percent
of the housing stock built after 2000.
Vacancies indicate the demand and availability of housing. As is the case in most Silicon Valley
communities, residential vacancy rates are fairly low in Campbell. According to 2014 State Department of
Finance statistics, the City’s overall vacancy rate was just 4.6 percent, close to the 5 percent ideal vacancy
rate for rental units and the 3 percent ideal for ownership units.
During the one year period from January 2013 to December 2013, a total of 438 homes were sold in
Campbell. Two-thirds of the recent home sales were single-family homes while one-third were
condominium units. The median sales price for a single-family home in 2013 was $810,000, an increase of
over 10% since 2008. In contrast, the median sale price for a condominium in 2013 was $515,000, virtually
unchanged since 2008. However with the rebounding economy, the prices of condominiums are also
expected to increase.
The rental market is comprised primarily of apartment units. Most of the apartment rental stock consists
of one- and two-bedroom units. In January 2014, the median rents for the one-bedroom and two-
bedroom units were $1,725 and $2,070, respectively. Very few three-bedroom rental units (either
apartments or single family detached homes) are available, thus limiting the rental options for large family
households.
Housing Affordability
The level of overpayment is commonly used as a measure of housing affordability. Overpayment is defined
as spending more than 30 percent of gross household income on housing. By this standard, 43 percent of
renters and 38 percent of homeowners in Campbell overpay for housing, similar to the overpayment rate
countywide. Rental overpayment is particularly acute among senior households, with one-third of senior
renters spending more than half their incomes on rent.
An assessment of the affordability of current market rents and housing prices in Campbell reveals the
following. Citywide median rents are above the affordability level for the many lower income households,
making it difficult for lower income occupations such as nursing aides, retail salespersons and childcare
providers to rent in Campbell. For-sale housing prices in Campbell are beyond the reach of even moderate
income households, impacting the ability of occupations such as school teachers, clergy, and computer
support specialists to purchase housing where they work.
Home foreclosures, a major problem during and immediately after the Great Recession between 2007
and 2009, had a major impact on housing sales, with foreclosures comprising 40 percent of all housing re-
sales in Santa Clara County. However, since the rebound of the regional economy after the Great
Recession, the number of new home foreclosures has dropped substantially reducing the magnitude of
the problem.
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Housing Adequacy
A common measure of housing adequacy and quality is the age distribution of the housing stock. A
general rule in the housing industry is that structures over 30 years typically begin to show signs of
deterioration and often require reinvestment to maintain/upgrade their quality. Unless properly
maintained, homes older than 50 years often require major renovations to remain in good working order.
As of 2010, nearly 40 percent of housing units in Campbell were over 35 years old, and about 28 percent
of Campbell’s housing stock was constructed before 1960. Campbell’s San Tomas neighborhood, located
in the southwestern quadrant of the City, contains some of the City’s older housing stock, with many
homes in need of rehabilitation improvements.
As stated in the 2001 Housing Element, approximately nine percent of Campbell’s housing stock was
estimated to be in substandard condition, with six percent of units suitable for rehabilitation and three
percent requiring replacement. Applying these same percentages to Campbell’s current pre-1980 housing
stock, an estimated 900 units in Campbell may be substandard. Of these units, 600 are estimated to be
suitable for rehabilitation and up to 300 could require substantial rehabilitation or replacement. In
addition to the aging of the housing stock, the 2010 Census identified 216 housing units that lacked either
plumbing facilities or a complete kitchen.
The level of household overcrowding is another indicator of housing adequacy and quality. Overcrowding
occurs when a household is too large for a particular housing unit. When overcrowding happens, it tends
to accelerate the deterioration of homes. As of the 2010 Census, a total of 635 Campbell households,
about 4% of all households, live in overcrowded conditions. Seventy-two percent of the overcrowded
households are renters.
Special Needs Groups
Certain segments of the community may have particular difficulties in finding decent, affordable housing
because of their special needs and circumstances. In Campbell, these special needs groups include the
elderly, disabled persons, female-headed families with children, large households, and the homeless.
Seniors: Seniors typically have special housing needs due to three concerns: limited/fixed income,
higher health care costs, and physical limitations. According to the 2010 Census, 17 percent (2,824)
of households in Campbell contain one or more persons age 65 years and older. Over 60 percent of
the City’s elderly households are homeowners. Because of physical and/or other limitations, senior
homeowners may have difficulty in performing regular home maintenance or repair activities. Elderly
renters also have significant housing needs. Nearly sixty percent of Campbell’s elderly renter
households overpay for housing, reflecting their limited income and the high costs of housing in
Campbell.
Persons with Disabilities: Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionally designed
housing units (and other facilities) as well as potentially limit the ability to earn income. Disabilities
refer to mental, physical, or health conditions that last over six months. The 2010 Census documented
2,857 persons over the age of five with a disability in Campbell, representing 8 percent of this
population group.
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Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Persons aged 18 years and older with developmental
disabilities require continuous assistance and constitute a special needs group. Development
disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism, as well as other disabling
conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation (or that require treatment similar to
individuals with mental retardation), but does not include other handicapping conditions that are
solely physical in nature (though some developmentally disabled persons may also have physical
disabilities). According to the State Department of Developmental Services there are 134
developmentally disabled persons over the age of 17 in Postal Code 95008 (which comprises most of
the City of Campbell).
Female-Headed Families with Children: Female-headed households with children require special
consideration and assistance as a result of their greater need for affordable housing, accessible day
care, health care, and other supportive services. According to the 2010 Census, Campbell is home to
1,741 female-headed households, of which 937 (or 55 percent) are with children under 18 years of
age. These households are particularly vulnerable because these single parent households must
balance the needs of their children with work responsibilities. Approximately 10 percent of female-
headed families with children live in poverty, about three times the number of female-headed
households without children under the age of 18.
Large Households: Large households are defined as those with five or more members and typically
consist of mostly families with children. Lower-income large households often live in overcrowded
conditions because of the income limitations and the limited supply of affordable housing units with
three or more bedrooms. Campbell is home to approximately 1,283 large households, of which nearly
half are renter households (2010 Census). While there is an adequate supply of larger housing units,
the affordability of these units for large families can be a problem and can lead to overcrowded
conditions.
Homeless: Homelessness continues to be one of most visible reminders of the pressing needs facing
families and individuals in marginal economic, housing, and health conditions. This population
consists of a wide range of persons and families suffering from domestic violence, mental illness,
substance abuse, and joblessness among a number of other conditions. The 2013 Santa Clara county
Homeless Census and Survey identified 91 homeless persons in Campbell. The closest homeless
shelters are located outside of Campbell in the San Jose area.
Sustainable Community Strategy & Future Housing Needs
The primary objectives of the State's Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) process are to increase
the supply of housing and ensure that local governments consider housing needs for households at all
income levels. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is the regional agency that distributes
the RHNA to the counties and cities. This process occurs in two steps. The first step is the allocation of
the total number of units by each jurisdiction (i.e. each county and city). The second step in the process
is to break out this total allocation into the four required income categories.
The Regional Housing Need Allocation process began in 2012 with the development of a process to
integrate transportation and housing planning through a sustainable community strategy identified in
Assembly Bill 375 (2008). AB 375, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008
represents an effort to reduce green house gases emissions associated with motor vehicles by
coordinating the location of new jobs, housing, and public transportation infrastructure. A key element
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of the Act is the integration of jobs, housing, and transportation infrastructure through a regionally
prepared Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS).
The SCS for the Bay Area was prepared by ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and
was approved in 2013; it identified Priority Development Areas (PDAs) where new housing growth and
transportation infrastructure would be focused. This integration of transportation and housing planning
resulted in a RHNA process based upon both a Sustainability Component and a Fair Share Component.
Using the PDA framework from the SCS in the RHNA methodology promotes growth in sustainable
locations and is a key to ensuring consistency between the two planning documents. Directing growth to
infill locations is a key component of protecting agricultural and natural resources. This methodology also
recognizes the multiple benefits for local communities and the region as a whole of encouraging housing,
particularly affordable housing, in the neighborhoods near transit that local communities have identified
as priorities for development and investment to create complete communities.
The Sustainability Component integrates the compact growth principles from the Bay Area Plan with the
RHNA methodology. Following the land use distribution specified in the Plan Bay Area Sustainable
Community Strategies (SCS) Plan which allocated new housing into PDAs and non-PDA areas, 70 percent
of the total housing need was allocated based on growth in PDAs and the remaining 30 percent was
allocated based on growth in non-PDA locations. The 70% in PDA goal is a regional target. Individual
jurisdictions are not expected to provide 70 percent of the new housing in the PDAs.
The Fair Share Component allocates housing need based upon local community characteristics and past
performance. All jurisdictions were assigned a minimum of 40 percent of their new housing units during
the 2015-2023 period. This establishes a starting point or minimum threshold to ensure that all
jurisdictions are planning for housing to accommodate at least a portion of the housing need generated
by the population within that jurisdiction. This base allocation was then modified based upon a variety of
fair share and equity factors. The Fair Share factors include the following:
Upper Housing Threshold: If the SCS Plan projects growth in a jurisdiction's PDAs that meets or
exceeds 110 percent of the jurisdiction's expected household formation growth, that jurisdiction is
not assigned additional units. The expected household formation is used as an indicator of the
demand for new housing to accommodate new families/households. This ensures that cities with
PDAs are not overburdened.
Fair Share Factors: The following three factors were applied to a jurisdiction's non-PDA growth:
1. Past RHNA (Jobs:Housing Balance) Performance: Jurisdictions with a lower number of housing
affordable to lower income households received a higher allocation.
2. Employment: Jurisdictions with a higher number of existing jobs in non-PDA areas received a
higher allocation.
3. Transit: Jurisdictions with higher transit frequency and coverage receive a higher allocation.
The second step in the process is dividing this allocation into the four income categories defined by the
State Department of Housing and Community Development. The income allocation portion of the RHNA
method is designed to ensure that each jurisdiction in the Bay Area plans for housing for households of
every income category. The income allocation method gives jurisdictions that have a relatively higher
proportion of households in a certain income category a smaller allocation of housing units in that same
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category. For example, jurisdictions that already supply a large amount of affordable housing receive
lower affordable housing allocations. This promotes the state objective for reducing concentrations of
poverty and increasing the mix of housing types among cities and counties equitably. The RHNA
methodology for determining the number of units by income category is the same method that was used
for the 2007-2014 RHNA. As a result of this process, Campbell’s share of future regional housing needs is
a total of 933 new units over the 2015-2023 planning period. The income categories of Campbell’s future
housing allocation are based upon the median County income and are presented below.
Table H-4. Regional Housing Need Allocation - City of Campbell between 2015 to 2023
Income Level Percent of Area Median Income Number of Units Percent of Total
Very Low* 0 - 50% 253 27%
Low 51 - 80% 138 15%
Moderate 81 - 120% 151 16%
Above Moderate Over 120% 391 42%
Total 933 100%
Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Housing Needs Allocation, July, 2013.
*An estimated half of Campbell’s very low income housing needs (126 units) are for extremely low income
households
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) represents the minimum number of housing units each
community is required to plan for by providing “adequate sites” through the general plan and shown on
the zoning map. A summary of the potential sites is outlined in Section 4, Housing Resources. A detailed
review of the potential opportunity sites is contained in Appendix D.
Accomplishments in Previous Housing Element Cycle
The 2009-2014 Housing Element contained 24 implementation programs to meet local housing needs and
comply with State Law. Fourteen of the implementation program set out functions and activities that
corresponded to typical local government activities, while two of the programs involved adoption of an
ordinance. The remaining eight programs involved the funding and implementation of various ongoing
housing activities and programs. A summary of the items not implemented during the proceeding Housing
Element cycle is contained in Table H-2.
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Table H-2: Summary of Housing Element Program Implementation
Completion Status Number Description of Implementation Program Reason for Non-Completion
Implemented 19
Partially
Implemented 4
2.2b-One-time Rental Assistance Program
Program implemented during
first half of Housing Element
Period. No RDA funding after
2011 for implementation.
3.1a-Affordable Housing Development
1.2a- Multi-Family Acquisition & Rehabilitation No requests for assistance or
project participation during the
first half of Housing Element
period. No RDA funding after
2011 for implementation.
2.5b- Shared Housing Program
Not Completed 1
3.2a–Amend the Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance to provide more flexibility for
targeting lower affordability groups
Because of staff reductions and
turnover, the amendment was
not initiated. Lower income
affordability is still addressed
with the existing Density Bonus
program.
While the City did initiate programs identified in the 2009-2014 Housing Element at the beginning of the
Housing Element cycle, the loss of the Redevelopment Agency Housing Set-a-side Funds and a locally
controlled Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, combined with the economic
downturn effectively prevented the active implementation of many housing programs. The loss of the
Housing Set-a-side funding and reductions to the general fund resulted in the elimination of some City
staff positions, which subsequently results in the City’s inability to implement some 2009 Housing Element
programs. All of the eight programs providing funding for housing-related programs are currently without
a funding source.
The important exceptions include the planning and development related measures that are implemented
by the Planning Division as part of its normal operations. Examples of these programs include: Program
H-4.2a, Mixed-use Development; Program H-4.3a, Planned for Densities; Program H-5.1a, Density Bonus;
and Program H-5.2a, Secondary Dwelling Units. All of these programs enabled Campbell to continue to
approve new housing to meet Campbell’s identified housing need. The three large affordable and/or
senior housing projects that were either recently completed or will be completed in 2014 are examples of
these ongoing efforts to provide additional housing.
Of the two ordinance amendments contained in the 2009 Housing Element, one was adopted. The Zoning
Text Amendment to implement SB-2 and address other minor code modifications (Program H-5.3a) was
adopted in 2014. Program H-3.2a to amend Campbell’s Inclusionary Housing Provisions to provide greater
flexibility in the required income categories was not completed. This item will be carried over into the
2015-2023 Housing Element for implementation within the next two years.
Table H-3 summarizes the quantified objectives contained in Campbell’s 2009 – 2014 Housing Element
and the City’s progress in fulfilling these objectives. This information is based upon a review of residential
building permits issued between January 2009 and December 2012 with the addition of other housing
units that are currently under construction. Using the State’s standard affordability density of 20 units
per acre, most of the housing constructed in Campbell is potentially affordable for most income groups
and have been allocated to the Low Income Category. However, because of national economic conditions,
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only 61 percent of the RHNA was actually constructed. In addition, and as demonstrated below, Campbell
did however actually met their rehabilitation and conservation goals.
Table H-3: Summary of Quantified Objectives
Income Level New Construction Rehabilitation Conservation
Goal1 Progress Goal2 Progress Goal3 Progress
Very Low 199 32 14 – 34
61
234 234
Low 122 300 16 - 36 419 419
Moderate 158 67 - - - -
Above Moderate 413 149 - - - -
Totals 892 543 50 61 653 653
1. Reflects RHNA.
2. Reflects City assisted single-family rehabilitation.
3. Reflects Section 8 (234 households) and preservation of the at-risk units
4. The Extremely Low category is a component of the Very Low Income Category.
Also, Campbell’s Below Market Rate Housing program resulted in the construction of 32 Very Low Income
units between 2009 and 2013. According to building permit records, five Second Dwelling Units were also
constructed. The five second units that were constructed have been allocated to the Moderate Income
category. Additional information on the implementation of the 2009 -2014 Housing Element is contained
in Appendix C.
SECTION 3 HOUSING RESOURCES
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Introduction
A variety of resources are available for the
development, rehabilitation, and preservation of
housing in Campbell. This includes the City’s
ability to meets its share of regional housing
needs through the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance, the inventory of available sites, the
financial resources available to support the
provision of affordable housing, and the
administrative resources available to assist in
implementing City housing programs.
General Plan
The 2001 Campbell General Plan provided a 20 to 25 year framework for the development of the City.
The Campbell General Plan contains four elements, in addition to the Housing Element. These other
Elements are Land Use & Transportation, Open Space, Parks & Public Facilities, Health & Safety, and
Conservation & Natural Resources. The Land Use Map contains 19 land use categories identifying a wide
range of residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, institutional and open space land uses. The land
uses integrate with the Zoning Ordinance to identify a range of residential densities (regulated by
residential densities) and non-residential development intensities (regulated by floor area ratio).
General Plan Policies and Strategies
Campbell’s Land Use and Transportation Element establish various policies and strategies in support of
housing development. Some of these policies and strategies include, but are not limited to, the following:
Policy LUT-1.5: Land Use Planning and the Regional Transportation System: Support land use
planning that complements the regional transportation system.
Strategy LUT-1.5a: Transit-Oriented Developments: Encourage transit-oriented developments
including employment centers such as office and research and development
facilities and the City’s highest density residential projects by coordinating the
location, intensity and mix of land uses with transportation resources, such as
Light Rail.
Strategy LUT-1.5d: Higher Floor Area Ratios (FARs): Develop provisions for allowing higher FARs in
new projects that provide a mix of uses, maintain a jobs/housing balance or are
located within proximity to Light Rail.
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Policy LUT-3.1: Variety of Residential Densities: Provide land use categories for and maintenance of
a variety of residential densities to offer existing and future residents of all income
levels, age groups and special needs sufficient opportunities and choices for locating
in Campbell.
Strategy LUT-3.1a: Consistency with Housing Element: Ensure consistency with the City’s Housing
Element including ensuring that there is adequate land designated to meet
Housing goals.
Strategy LUT-3.1c: High Density Residential: Allow higher residential densities in the North of
Campbell Area (NOCA), South of Campbell Area (SOCA), and areas near the Light
Rail stations as an incentive to redevelop older, less intensive uses.
Policy LUT-5.3: Variety of Commercial and Office Uses: Maintain a variety of attractive and
convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services and
entertainment.
Strategy LUT-5.3i: Mixed-Use in Commercial Districts: Consider revising the Zoning Ordinance to
include standards for mixed-use development (residential and/or office above
ground floor retail) in commercial districts.
Policy LUT-14.6: Mixed Residential and Non-residential Uses: Allow residential uses that are mixed
whether horizontally or vertically with non-residential uses.
In addition to these general policies, the General Plan contains policies related to a number of special plan
areas within Campbell. These special planning areas include the Winchester Boulevard corridor,
Pruneyard/Creekside area (which includes portions of Bascom/East Hamilton Avenue area), the North of
Campbell Avenue (NOCA) Plan Area, the South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA) Plan Area, as well as the other
residential areas surrounding the downtown. Higher residential and mixed-use developments are also
encouraged in these areas. The City Council has also adopted other special master plans to facilitate
mixed-use and residential development along the Winchester Boulevard corridor and East Campbell
Avenue areas.
The stated intent of the General Plan mixed-use categories is to integrate residential uses with traditional
commercial and/or professional office uses. In furtherance of this goal, residential uses are permitted at
27 dwelling units per acre in mixed-use zones, and the residential component is not counted against the
allowable commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR). In this way, sites currently occupied by commercial uses
may be redeveloped with residential and commercial uses, improving the financial feasibility of projects.
The City also provides additional zoning incentives for the inclusion of residential uses in new mixed-use
developments, such as reduced parking requirements, including shared parking between commercial and
residential uses. A reduction in the required open space for the residential component may be granted
where site characteristics preclude fulfillment of the entire open space requirement. This is discussed in
more detail in Appendix B.
Since establishment of mixed-use zoning districts under the 2001 General Plan (as described in Strategy
LUT 5.3i), development on mixed-use parcels has consisted entirely of residential uses or residential uses
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with ground floor commercial. None of the mixed-use sites has been developed with an entirely
commercial use.
Minimum Residential Density
Previous Housing Elements have contained provisions for a minimum residential density for each General
Plan and Zoning designation. This requirement, identified as Policy H-4.3 in the 2009-2014 Housing
Element encourages “residential development that is proposed near existing light rail stations (within 1/4
mile radius) and/or within the boundaries of the Winchester Boulevard Plan and East Campbell Avenue
plan areas, to achieve at least 75 percent of the maximum General Plan Land Use category densities.” This
provision is carried over into the 2015-2023 Housing Element and will facilitate the full
development of the identified opportunity sites.
Zoning Ordinance Provisions
Residential Densities
The Zoning Ordinance and Map implements the development envisioned on the General Plan Land Use
Plan. These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish the amount and distribution of
land allocated for different uses within Campbell. As summarized below in Table H-5, the Land Use
Element provides for six residential land use designations, a mobile home park designation, one
commercial designation, and three mixed-use designations that allow for residential uses.
Table H-5: Land Use Categories Permitting Residential Use
General Plan Land Use
Category
Zoning
District(s)
Density (Units
per Gross Acre) Residential Type(s)
Low Density Residential R-1 <6 Single-family detached homes on individual lots
between 16,000 and 6,000 square feet
Low-Medium Density
Residential
R-M, R-D,
C-PD, P-D 6—13 Duplexes, multi-family, and townhomes. Small lot
detached homes are allowed with P-D zoning.
Mobile Home Park P-D 6—13 Mobile home parks
Medium Density Residential R-2, C-PD, P-D 14—20 Townhomes, apartments, condominiums, or multi-
family
High Density Residential R-3, C-PD 21—27 Apartments or condominiums
Central Business District
Commercial C-3 No Standard* Condominiums or apartments on the second and
third floors
Low-Medium Density
Residential or Office
(Mixed-use)
P-D 6—13 Single-family homes on small lots, townhomes, multi-
family
Medium to High Density
Residential/ Commercial
(Mixed-use)
P-D 14—27
Multiple-family housing on the upper floors above
office/ commercial uses. Attached townhomes or
condominiums in the South of Campbell Ave Specific
Plan area.
Residential/ Commercial/
Professional Office
(Mixed-use)
P-D 14—27
Multiple-family housing including condominiums or
apartments on the upper floors above office or
commercial uses.
Source: City of Campbell General Plan, February 2014.
* Residential condominium and apartment units are allowed on the upper floors only within the C-3 Zoning District. No
maximum density standard is provided per Section 21.10.060, C-3 (Central Business District) zoning district.
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Each of these land use designations has one or more zoning districts to implement their vision of the
future. Each of these zones contains detailed (and often very specific) development criteria to guide their
development. The maximum densities for the zones allowing residential land uses are summarized below.
o Single Family Detached Residential Zones – between 3 and 6 dwelling units per acre (depending
on the specific zone).
o Smaller Lot Single Family/Duplex/Triplex Residential Zones – between 6 and 13 dwelling units per
acre (depending on the specific zone)
o Multiple Family Condominium/Attached Residential Zones - between 14 and 27 dwelling units per
acre (depending on the specific zone).
o Mixed-use/Planned Development Residential – up to 27 dwelling units per acre.
o Central Business District Commercial – no numeric standard, allowable residential units are
determined by the design of the project on a case-by-case basis.
Secondary Dwelling Units
The City allows secondary dwelling units on 10,000 square foot sized lots for the development of
secondary units, resulting in 1,000 properties being eligible for secondary dwelling units. Given their
relatively limited size and historical rent levels, secondary units will most likely be occupied by lower-
income residents, including the elderly, college students, and low-income wage earners. Secondary
dwelling units require a ministerial zoning clearance usually involving just a zoning compliance sign-off on
a building permit. Based on the level of secondary unit approval and development during the prior
planning period, the City can reasonably anticipate between 8 and 16 additional secondary units during
the current period, helping to address the needs of lower income renters.
Sites for Special Needs Housing
Consistent with the requirements of SB-2, the City allows emergency shelters by right in a portion of the
M-1 Zone. The area is located just south of San Tomas Expressway between Winchester Boulevard and
Los Gatos Creek. This location is centrally located in an area well served by transit and commercial
services. Included in the ordinance are provisions to allow Single Room Occupancy (SRO) facilities within
the R-3 High Density Residential Zoning District. The zoning ordinance also regulates transitional and
supportive housing in the same manner as other residential uses in the equivalent zone. Additional
information is provided in Appendix B.
Mixed-Use Development
Many areas in Campbell are zoned P-D (Planned Development). The P-D Zone allows for flexibility in
development standards and requirements where optimum quantity and use of open space and exemplary
building design are provided. Mixed-use development is also encouraged in these areas, allowing both
residential and commercial uses on the same parcel. A key strategy of the City’s General Plan is to
integrate residential development along designated commercial corridors to create activity along the
street, and provide a variety of housing types near work and shopping. This strategy ensures safer, more
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viable commercial areas, with mixed-use residents helping to ensure the viability of the commercial uses.
Residential uses are encouraged but not included in the calculation of the FAR. Campbell also allows for
a shared parking reduction and a reduction in the required open space for the residential component.
The City has approved several mixed-use projects since adoption of the prior Housing Element.
Housing Opportunity Site Inventory
A key component of any Housing Element is an assessment of whether or not a community can provide
sufficient sites to accommodate their Regional Housing Need Allocation. This section summarizes the
number of available opportunity sites and the relative affordability of these opportunity sites. As is
demonstrated in this section, Campbell can accommodate both the number of units and appropriate
levels of affordability specified in the RHNA. The City plans to fulfill its share of regional housing needs
using a combination of the following methods by focusing (but not limiting) development in opportunity
site areas, through the development of secondary dwelling units, and residential projects with
development entitlements.
Housing Opportunity Site Availability
A detailed analysis of potential opportunity site areas was conducted during the preparation of the
Housing Element. The focus of the site selection was the need to ensure that the objectives of the Housing
Element were integrated with the other elements of the General Plan. The Land Use and Transportation
Element of the General Plan has an objective of concentrating new residential development around the
existing VTA transit stations and around the downtown (i.e. the designated Priority Development Area) to
facilitate the redevelopment of areas with under-utilized sites and/or occupied with obsolete buildings,
and to try to reduce traffic impacts. Five of the six Opportunity Site Areas meet this objective. The sixth
Opportunity Site Area, the Dot Avenue area was also included since it represents one of the largest vacant
residential sites in Campbell.
The initial screening process resulted in an extensive list of several hundred properties capable of
accommodating over 2,000 new dwelling units. This preliminary list was presented at the Second
Community Outreach Workshop held on April 29, 2014. Based upon the input from the community, six
opportunity site areas were identified. The final list of Opportunity Sites capable of accommodating the
RHNA for Campbell was then selected from within these areas. Each of the Opportunity Sites have the
appropriate General Plan and Zoning designations to accommodate housing and have access to roads,
water, sewer, electricity and/or natural gas, and telecommunication services. The individual Opportunity
Site inventories are contained in Appendix D.
Housing Opportunity Site Areas
The locations of the six major opportunity site areas are depicted on Figure H-1 and are described below.
A summary of the residential development potential for these opportunity site areas are shown in Table
H-5. Adequate infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, electricity and/or natural gas, and
telecommunication services are in place for the planned-for development for all of the Opportunity Site
areas. A detailed assessment of each opportunity site is provided in Appendix D.
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Figure H-1: Map of Opportunity Site Areas
1. Bascom Avenue Corridor Area
The Bascom Avenue Area is near the intersection of South Bascom Avenue and East Hamilton Avenue.
This Area is located just north of the Pruneyard Area and is within a ¼ mile of the Hamilton VTA Light
Rail Station. The General Plan Land Use Designation for the area allows Commercial/Professional
Office/Residential land uses with densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Residential densities are
not counted towards the floor area ratio calculations in mixed-use developments. During the previous
Housing Element cycle, one opportunity site, located at 1677 South Bascom Avenue, was developed
with 168 apartments as part of a mixed-use project.
2. North of Campbell Avenue Area Plan
The North of Campbell Avenue Area Plan (NOCA) opportunity area is located along Salmar Avenue
between East Hamilton Avenue and Harrison Avenue. The NOCA area is located midway between the
Hamilton Avenue and Downtown Campbell Light Rail Stations. The area is covered by the North of
Campbell Avenue Area Plan. The purpose of the NOCA Plan is to encourage a combination of
residential and commercial uses in a previously industrial area. The Zoning and General Plan
designations support new residential and mixed-use development at the City’s highest density range
of 20 dwelling units per acre and Floor Area Ratios of up to 1.00. Residential densities are not counted
towards the floor area ratio calculations in a mixed-use development. Much of the NOCA area has
already been redeveloped both residentially (near the downtown) and commercially (near Hamilton
Avenue).
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3. East Campbell Avenue Master Plan Area
The East Campbell Avenue Master Plan Area extends from Downtown Campbell east to Los Gatos
Creek along both sides of Campbell Avenue. This area serves as an important gateway to Downtown
Campbell and creates a connection to the Prune Yard Shopping Center (a major 40-acre retail and
office destination for the South Bay region). The City has adopted the East Campbell Avenue Master
Plan to guide future development in this area. The Master Plan allows for residential densities up to
27 dwelling units per acre in a mixed-use style. This area is adjacent to the South of Campbell Avenue
Area.
4. South of Campbell Avenue Area Plan
The South of Campbell Avenue Plan Area (SOCA) opportunity area is located between Railway Avenue
and Los Gatos Creek and is covered by the South of Campbell Avenue Area Plan. The purpose of the
SOCA Plan is to encourage a combination of residential and commercial uses in a previously industrial
area. The Zoning and General Plan designations support new residential and mixed-use development
at the City’s highest density range of 27 du/ac and Floor Area Ratios of up to 1.00. Residential
densities are not counted towards the floor area ratio calculations in a mixed-use development. Most
of the SOCA area is located within ¼ mile of the Downtown Campbell Light Rail Station.
5. Winchester Boulevard Master Plan– South Area
The Winchester Boulevard corridor area is located along both sides of Winchester Boulevard from
Hamilton Avenue to Camden Avenue. Campbell has adopted the Winchester Boulevard Master Plan
Area to provide a framework for the redevelopment of the area. The Master Plan and General Plan
designations support new residential and mixed-use development at the City’s highest density range
of 27 dwelling units per acre. This mile long corridor is divided into two subareas, for Housing Element
purposes, at Campbell Avenue. The northern subarea includes locations around the Home Church
center. The southern subarea includes the older highway oriented commercial south of Campbell
Avenue and the newer shopping centers near the Winchester Light Rail Station. During the previous
Housing Element cycle, one opportunity site located at 2041 through 2127 South Winchester
Boulevard, was developed as a mixed-use project with 126 senior apartments and a 21-patient
dementia care center as part of this mixed-use project.
6. Dot Avenue Properties
The Dot Avenue opportunity area is located at the intersection with West Campbell Avenue near San
Tomas Expressway. The General Plan Land Use Designation for the area allows Medium Density
Residential land uses which allow residential densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. The site is
largely vacant, occupied by a single family home and scattered agricultural uses. This site is not
located within ½ mile of a VTA Light Rail Station.
Housing Opportunity Site Adequacy
Table H-6 contains a summary of the detailed opportunity site assessment contained in Appendix C. As
demonstrated below, Campbell contains an adequate number of sites to accommodate the RHNA for the
2015 -2023 period. This estimated number of units for each area is calculated by multiplying the
developable acreage by the maximum density by the practical density. The Developable Acreage is based
upon the size for all of the opportunity sites within each area. The Maximum Density is based upon
information obtained from the Campbell General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. For most sites is assumed
to be 75% of the maximum density, except that for larger sites within ½ mile of a VTA Light Rail Station.
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In these circumstances a realistic density of 90% of the maximum density is used. The 75% of the
maximum density for 27 units per acre is 20.25 dwelling units per acre. The practical density for a site
with a maximum density of 27 units per acre is 24.3 dwelling units per acre (90% of 27). These values are
above the State’s 20 du/ac threshold for unit affordability to all income levels in suburban settings.
Table H-6. Opportunity Site Area Summary
Opportunity Site Area
Developable
Acreage
Maximum
Density 1 75% Density
Estimated
Units 1
Bascom Avenue Corridor 5.0 27 du/ac 20.25 du/ac 109
North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA)
Area Plan 8.3 20 du/ac 15.0 du/ac 136
East Campbell Avenue Master Plan 5.2 27 du/ac 20.25 du/ac 116
South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA)
Area Plan 19.8 27 du/ac 20.25 du/ac 419
Winchester Boulevard Master Plan
– South Area2 17.3 27 du/ac 20.25 du/ac 350
Dot Avenue Properties 2.1 20 du/ac 15.0 du/ac 31
TOTAL UNITS 57.7 1,161
1. Does not include any additional density bonus units allowed by State Law and the Local Density Bonus ordinance for
additional affordable units.
2. The northern and middle portions of the Winchester Boulevard Master Plan also contain possible residential sites but
are not included in the inventory of opportunity sites since adequate sites have already been identified.
The conservative nature of these housing unit estimates within the Opportunity Site Areas is confirmed
by an examination of newer residential projects in the Priority Development Area and surrounding core
locations. Since the implementation of the 75% minimum density and mixed-use policies, examples of
the newer residential projects include: Gateway (25 du/ac); Campbell Center (26 du/ac); Water Tower
Lofts (27 du/ac); Onyx (27 du/ac); Gilman Cottages (27 du/ac); Creekside Commons (27 du/ac); and Merrill
Gardens (34 du/ac with density bonus). This also demonstrates that Campbell’s development standards
have proven to be effective in allowing projects to achieve maximum densities, and given high land costs
in the area, the majority of multi-family and mixed-use developments are built at or near maximum
permitted densities.
Housing Opportunity Site Affordability
To evaluate the adequacy of the sites in terms of the income/affordability targets established by the
RHNA, “default affordability densities” are used. Based upon its suburban location, Campbell’s default
affordability density is 20 dwelling units per acre (i.e. development at or above 20 units per acre is
considered to be affordable to both very low and low income households). For moderate income
households, based on several moderate income projects developed in the City, the City has chosen a
threshold of 15 dwelling units per acre to reflect a reasonable density for achieving moderate income
development.
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Housing Element H-4.3, Planned For Densities, requires that residential development near the existing
light rail stations and/or within the boundaries of the Winchester Boulevard Plan and East Campbell
Avenue plan areas be developed within densities that are at least 75 percent of the maximum General
Plan Land Use category densities. Using these criteria, residential projects on sites with General Plan and
Zoning which allow maximum residential densities up to 27 units per acre are affordable for all income
categories. In contrast, sites with maximum residential densities of 20 units per acre are affordable for
only the Moderate and Above Moderate income categories. Sites with maximum residential densities of
13 units per acre or less are affordable by only those households in the Above Moderate income category.
Table H-7 demonstrates the potential affordability of the units identified in Table H-5. Campbell’s policy
to require at least 75% of the maximum density guarantees that, about 85% of the opportunity site units
are affordable for all income categories. Only the NOCA Plan and Dot Avenue Areas, with maximum
densities of 20 units per acre, are not considered affordable to the Very Low and Low Income categories.
However, those two areas only account for 167 (or about 14%) of the 1,161 identified opportunity site
units. All of the other Opportunity Site housing units can be used to meet the affordability provisions for
all of the income categories.
Table H-7: Opportunity Site Housing Unit Affordability
Income Level
Total Unit
Affordability
(Number of Units)
RHNA Requirement
(Number of Units)
Adequate Units
Provided for RHNA
Very Low 253 units 253 units Yes
Low 138 units 138 units Yes
Moderate 151 units 151 units Yes
Above Moderate 391 units 391 units Yes
RHNA Total 933 units Yes
Additional
Potential Units 228 units1
Total Units for all
Opportunity Sites2 1,161 units
1. Calculated by subtracting the City’s designated Housing Need (933) from the number of units
in the Opportunity Site inventory (1,161).
2. As identified in Appendix D.
The City will continue to encourage and facilitate production of affordable units on these sites through
the policies and programs described in the Housing Plan located in Section 4.
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Availability of Public Facilities and Services
As an urbanized community, Campbell has in place the necessary infrastructure to support additional
residential development. All land designated for residential or mixed-use are served by sewer and water
lines, streets, storm drains, telephone, electrical and gas lines. Pursuant to the 2001 General Plan
Environmental Impact Report, there is adequate water and sewer capacity to serve future development.
To ensure the availability and adequacy of public facilities and services for future development, the City,
along with other providers of public services (e.g., water and sewer), will continue to carry out regular
infrastructure improvements and upgrading.
Financial Resources
Due to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in 2012, Campbell has limited access to
funding sources available for affordable housing activities. These funding sources include programs from
local, state, federal and private resources. The loss of RDA funding has forced the elimination of a number
of programs, including: Program 1.1a, Housing Rehabilitation Loans, Program 1.1b, Emergency Home
Repair Grants, Program 2.2b, One time Rental Assistance, Program 2.3a, First time Homebuyer Assistance,
and Program 3.1a, Affordable Housing Development Assistance.
The following section describes the two largest housing funding sources currently used in Campbell which
are Section 8 rental assistance (controlled by the State and Federal governments) and the Housing Trust
Fund of Santa Clara County (a private non-profit organization). Table H-8 also provides a more
comprehensive inventory of potential funding sources.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
The CDBG program provides funds for a range of community development activities. Prior to the
dissolution of the RDA, a small portion of the CDBG funds was historically spent on housing repair and
rehabilitation as well as for non-profit service providers. However, since the dissolution of the RDA, the
City was no longer able to provide these services, and these services are now provided to Campbell
residents through Santa Clara County. Current use of CDBG funds has been used for targeted code
enforcement in a low-income census tract area and to improve accessibility (sidewalk repair and curb
cuts) in the City. Residents wanting to repair or rehabilitate their homes must apply to Santa Clara County
to get access these programs.
Section 8 Rental Assistance
The Section 8 program or housing voucher program is a federal program that provides rental assistance
to extremely low to very low-income persons in need of affordable housing. The Section 8 program offers
a voucher that pays the difference between the payment standard (an exception to fair market rent) and
what a tenant can afford to pay (e.g., 30% of their income). A voucher allows a tenant to choose housing
that may cost above the payment standard, with the tenant paying the extra cost. The Santa Clara County
Housing Authority administers the Section 8 program for most communities in the County, including
Campbell. In 2014, approximately 190 Campbell households received Section 8 assistance from the
Housing Authority.
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Housing Trust Fund of Silicon Valley
Created in 2001 as the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County (HTFSV) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community
based organization created in 2000 through a cooperative effort of the private and public sectors,
including the Housing Collaborative on Homelessness and Affordable Housing, the Silicon Valley
Manufacturing Group, Santa Clara County, Community Foundation Silicon Valley, and all 15 Santa Clara
towns and cities. The purpose of the Trust is to increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Clara
County within three program areas: first-time homebuyer assistance, multi-family rental housing
development assistance, and support for local homeless assistance programs. Funds are available for
acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, predevelopment costs and supportive housing services.
Since HTFSV’s inception (as of March 2013) the HTFSV reported having raised $75 million in investment
dollars, which it has been leveraged into $1.8 billion of investment in affordable housing.
One-Time Housing Program Funds
Statewide the 20% tax increment affordable housing set-aside funds were responsible for over $1 billion
in direct funding for affordable housing. Historically these local funds were often used as seed money to
leverage other sources of funding for affordable housing. With the dissolution of Redevelopment
Agencies (RDA), the State of California deprived local jurisdictions of their largest and most significant
source of local funding for affordable homes. In response to the loss of this housing program funding, a
portion of those former tax increment funds (transferred to the State) was allocated back to local
jurisdictions as both a one-time lump sum. Campbell received $950,000 in its Housing Trust Fund and
$600,000 in “Boomerang Funds”. In 2014 the City Council committed $250,000 of its Boomerang Funds
to match Santa Clara County’s $350,000 for a future, still to be determined, affordable housing project.
Because of their one-time use only funding nature, these funding sources are not included in Table H-8
below.
Table H-8: Financial Resources Available for Housing Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
1. Federal Programs
Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Grants awarded to the County for housing and
community development activities benefiting
lower income households. City residents are
eligible to receive funding through these
countywide programs.
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
Home Buyer Assistance
Homeless Assistance
Public Services
Public Facilities
Grants awarded to the City have been used for
targeted code enforcement in low-income census
tracts (to identify homes in need of rehabilitation)
and to improve accessibility in the City.
Rehabilitation
Public Facilities
Home Investment
Partnership Act (HOME)
Funding can be used to support a variety of
County housing programs that the City can access
for specific projects.
New Construction
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
Home Buyer Assistance
Rental Assistance
Section 8 Rental
Assistance Program
Rental assistance payments to owners of private
market rate units on behalf of very low income
tenants.
Rental Assistance
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Table H-8: Financial Resources Available for Housing Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
Section 202 Grants to non-profit developers of supportive
housing for the elderly.
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
New Construction
Rental Assistance
Section 811 Grants to non-profit developers of supportive
housing for persons with disabilities, including
group homes, independent living facilities and
intermediate care facilities.
Acquisition
Rehabilitation
New Construction
Rental Assistance
2. State Programs
Low-income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC)
Tax credits are available to persons and
corporations that invest in low-income rental
housing. Proceeds from the sale are typically used
to create additional housing.
Construction of Housing
Multi-Family Housing
Program (MHP)
Deferred payment loans to local governments and
developers for new construction, rehabilitation
and preservation of rental housing.
New Construction
Rehabilitation
Preservation
Conversion of nonresidential to rental
Multi-Family Housing
Program –Supportive
Housing
Deferred payment loans for rental housing with
supportive services for the disabled who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
New Construction
Rehabilitation
Preservation
Conversion of nonresidential to rental
Building Equity and
Growth in
Neighborhoods (BEGIN)
Grants to cities to provide down payment
assistance to low and moderate income first-time
homebuyers of new homes in projects with
affordability enhanced by local regulatory
incentives or barrier reductions.
Homebuyer Assistance
CalHome Grants to cities and non-profit developers to offer
homebuyer assistance, including down payment
assistance, acquisition, rehabilitation, and
homebuyer counseling. Loans to developers for
property acquisition, site development,
predevelopment and construction period
expenses for homeownership projects.
Predevelopment, site development,
site acquisition
Rehabilitation
Acquisition/rehab
Down payment assistance
Mortgage financing
Homebuyer counseling
Transit-Oriented
Development Housing
Program
Low-interest loans are available as gap financing
for rental housing developments that include
affordable units and as mortgage assistance for
homeownership developments. Grants to cities
and transit agencies for infrastructure
improvements to facilitate connections with
transit stations.
Capital improvements required for
qualified housing developments
Capital improvements enhancing
pedestrian or bike access from
qualified housing development to
nearest transit station
Land acquisition
Affordable Housing
Innovation Fund
Funding for pilot programs to: provide quick site
acquisition financing for the development or
preservation of affordable housing; to help finance
local housing trust funds; to increase
homeownership opportunities for lower incomes
households; and provide to pre-development
funding to reduce insurance rates for CalHFA
condominium projects.
Land acquisition
New construction
Infill Incentive Grant
Program
Funding of public infrastructure (water, sewer,
traffic, parks, site clean-up, etc) to facilitate infill
housing development.
Development of parks and open space
Water, sewer or other utility service
improvements
Streets, roads, parking structures,
transit linkages, and transit shelters
Traffic mitigation features
Sidewalks/streetscape improvements
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Table H-8: Financial Resources Available for Housing Activities
Program Name Description Eligible Activities
CalHFA Residential
Development Loan
Program
Low interest, short term loans to local governments
for affordable infill, owner-occupied housing
developments.
Site acquisition
Pre-development costs
CalHFA Homebuyer’s
Down payment
Assistance Program
CalHFA makes below market loans to first-time
homebuyers of up to 3% of sales price. Program
operates through participating lenders who
originate loans for CalHFA.
Homebuyer Assistance
3. Local Programs
Below Market Rate
Housing In Lieu Fee
Allows developers to pay for fractions of units
while complying with program requirements.
New Construction
Rehabilitation
Site Acquisition
Preservation
Homebuyer Assistance
Homeless with Special Needs
4. Private Resources/Financing Programs
Housing Trust Fund of
Silicon Valley (HTFSV)
Non-profit community based organization created
through the collaborative efforts of private and
public sector organizations.
Multi-family Rental Housing
Homebuyer Assistance
Homeless with Special Needs
Federal National
Mortgage Association
(Fannie Mae)
Fixed rate mortgages issued by private mortgage
insurers.
Home Buyer Assistance
Mortgages that fund the purchase and
rehabilitation of a home.
Home Buyer Assistance
Rehabilitation
Low Down-Payment Mortgages for Single-Family
Homes in under-served low-income and minority
cities.
Home Buyer Assistance
Federal Home Loan
Bank Affordable
Housing Program
Direct Subsidies to non-profit and for profit
developers and public agencies for affordable low-
income ownership and rental projects.
New Construction
Administrative Resources
Described below are several non-profit agencies that have been involved or are interested in housing
activities in Campbell. These agencies serve as resources in meeting the housing needs of the community.
In particular, they are involved in the improvement of the housing stock, provision of affordable housing,
and/or housing assistance to households in need.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Catholic Charities is a Countywide non-profit organization that offers various housing programs to assist
persons with special needs, including single parents, the homeless, and those threatened with
homelessness. Under its Shared Housing Program, Catholic Charities helps single parents with one or two
small children find affordable rooms to rent in private homes. Charities Housing also helped Campbell
preserve 100 units of affordable housing in the San Tomas Gardens Apartments (100 low income units)
and the Maravilla Project (24 low and moderate income units). Catholic Charities Housing is taking over
management responsibility for the three senior housing group homes formerly operated by Senior
Housing Solutions.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley
NHSSV was incorporated in 1995 as a non-profit Community Development Organization by a group of
local citizens with support from the City of San Jose Department of Housing. NHSSV’s mission is “to
promote community revitalization and economic stability by providing responsible homeownership and
neighborhood services to low and moderate income families.” HNSSV provides community assistance in
the areas of homebuyer education, foreclosure intervention, first mortgage lending, down payment
assistance, real estate sales, Below Market Rate (BMR) property administration, as well as community
building and organizing. Neighborhood Housing Services currently provides mortgage loans and housing
counseling services to low income households at the Maravilla housing project.
Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition (MPHC)
Mid-Peninsula is an established regional non-profit organization involved in the development and
acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing. MPHC also has two affiliated corporations that
provide professional management services and on-site coordination of services to residents. Between
1970 and the end of 2013, MPHC has designed and built or acquired and rehabilitated almost 7,500 units
of affordable housing throughout northern California. In addition, MPHC currently manages over 6,400
units throughout the nine county Bay Area region and works to preserve affordable housing units that are
at risk of converting to market rate uses. Prior to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, MPHC
partnered with the Campbell Redevelopment Agency to acquire and rehabilitate 60 units at the Sharmon
Palms neighborhood.
Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to building affordable housing
and rehabilitating homes for lower income families. Habitat builds and repairs homes with the help of
volunteers and partner families. Habitat homes are sold to partner families at no profit with affordable,
no-interest loans. Volunteers, churches, businesses, and other groups provide most of the labor for the
homes. Government agencies or individuals usually donate land for new homes or write down the cost of
the land. Incorporated in 1986, the Silicon Valley affiliate of Habitat for Humanity has built 38 homes and
rehabilitated one home in Santa Clara County.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
This non-profit agency continues to partner with the City of Campbell in providing rehabilitation of homes
of very low income residents, in particular seniors and disabled so that they may live in warmth, safety,
and independence. Rebuilding home repairs assists residents preserve affordable housing by making
necessary repairs. Many of repairs deal with roof patching, new furnaces, upgrading wiring and plumbing,
grab bars in the bathroom, new appliances, and stairs, railings and banisters, as well as making exterior
improvements and removing trash and debris. In 2013, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley completed 320
rehabilitation projects in the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Gilroy, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Los
Gatos, and Campbell.
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San Andreas Regional Center
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC), which is located in Campbell, is a community-based, private
nonprofit corporation serving individuals and their families who reside in Monterey, San Benito, Santa
Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. SARC is funded by the State of California to serve people with
developmental disabilities as required by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act. The Center
reports that 78 percent of their clients with developmental disabilities live within the home of a parent or
guardian. As these parents age and become more and more frail, their disabled adult children will require
alternative housing options. The SARC works to identify community-based housing providers for persons
living with a developmental disability; including licensed community care facilities and group homes; or
supervised and subsidized apartment settings for persons able to live more independently.
Senior Housing Solutions
Senior Housing Solutions (SHS), formerly Project Match, is a Milpitas-based non-profit organization that
offers affordable housing opportunities for seniors. Under its Group Residence Program, SHS provided
affordable living spaces for seniors within a single-family home shared with 5 to 6 seniors. SHS currently
manages units of affordable housing for seniors in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Saratoga,
and Los Gatos. SHS is in the process of disbanding due to financial issues, the operation and management
of the existing affordable living accommodations is in the process of being transferred to (Catholic)
Charities Housing. The existing facilities in Campbell include three homes that provide affordable rental
opportunities for 15 seniors.
Opportunities for Energy Conservation
Conventional building construction, use and demolition, as well as the manufacture of building materials
have multiple impacts on our environment. In the United States, the building industry accounts for:
65 percent of electricity consumption
30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions
30 percent of raw materials use
30 percent of landfill waste
12 percent of potable water consumption
Energy Conservation Programs Offered through State and Federal Government
One of the primary goals behind establishing a green building program is to create a holistic, integrated
design approach to green building. A green building program considers a broad range of issues including
community and site design, energy efficiency, water conservation, resource-efficient material selection,
indoor environmental quality, construction management, and building maintenance. The end result will
be buildings that minimize the use of resources, are healthier for people, and reduce harm to the
environment.
In 2004, the State of California adopted legislation requiring LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification for new and renovated public buildings. Many local jurisdictions have
not only adopted similar standards for their public buildings, but have also required LEED certification or
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LEED equivalency for larger commercial and residential developments. LEED certification building
standards are one piece of a coordinated green building program to promote energy and resource
efficient buildings.
The City of Campbell is in compliance with State regulations to encourage “green” building techniques
which illustrates Campbell’s initiative to limit the environmental impact of municipal facilities, and also
sets an example for the community at large. The requirements of the CalGreen Program are currently
being implemented by the City. In addition, the recent building code amendments requiring increased
energy efficiency have also been adopted by the City in February of 2014.
The City has adopted a Construction and Demolition Debris Ordinance that requires the diversion of 50
percent of construction waste in accordance with the mandate of the California Waste Management Act.
Under the ordinance, contractors are required to recycle or reuse at least 50 percent of the construction
and demolition debris waste tonnage from demolition projects greater than 500 square feet, and all
renovations or additions to an existing structure or construction of a new structure, greater than 2,000
square feet or where the construction of the work exceeds $250,000, as determined by the Building
Official.
Both the public and private sectors currently offer grants, refunds, and other funding for green building.
In addition, developments built to green standards assist both the owners and tenants with energy and
maintenance costs over time. The following presents a variety of ways in which Campbell can promote
energy conservation and green building:
Develop green (energy-efficient and environmentally-sensitive) building standards for public
buildings.
Provide incentives, such as expedited plan check, for private developments that are building
green.
Encourage higher densities and mixed-use development within walking distance of commercial
and transit, thereby reducing vehicular trips and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Promote financial resources available through the California Energy Commission for use of solar
panels.
Provide resource materials and training opportunities regarding green building and energy
conservation.
Ensure compliance with CalGreen building code requirements.
The State of California and the Federal government also have programs designed to increase energy
efficiency and reduce energy costs for lower income families. Some of these programs include:
Weatherization Assistance Program funded by the Department of Energy, is a program for
delivering energy conservation services to low-income Californians (households with less than
60% of the median income). The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the heating and
cooling costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and
ensuring their health and safety. Among low-income households, the program focuses on those
with elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and families with children. This program is
provided through the Sacred Heart Community Service organization based out of San Jose.
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant – Funded by the Federal
Department of Health and Human Services and provides two basic types of services. Eligible low-
income persons (via local governmental and nonprofit organizations) can receive financial
assistance to offset the costs of heating/cooling their dwellings, and/or have their dwellings
weatherized to make them more energy efficient. This is accomplished through these three
program components:
The Weatherization Program provides free weatherization services to improve the energy
efficiency of homes, including attic insulation, weather-stripping, minor home repairs,
and related energy conservation measures.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible
households to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings.
The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides payments for weather-related or
energy-related emergencies.
Energy Conservation Programs Offered through Local Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) provides both natural gas and electricity to residential consumers throughout
Santa Clara County. The company provides a variety of energy conservation services for residents and also
participates in several other energy assistance programs for lower-income households, which can help
qualified homeowners and renters conserve energy and control electricity costs. In addition to supporting
green building efforts, Campbell also supports energy conservation by advertising utility rebate programs
and energy audits available through Pacific Gas and Electric, particularly connected to housing
rehabilitation programs. Some of these programs include the following:
The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program – Provides a 20 percent monthly
discount on gas and electric rates to income qualified households, certain non-profits, facilities
housing agricultural employees, homeless shelters, hospices and other qualified non-profit group
living facilities.
The Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) Program – Provides one-time
emergency energy assistance to low income customers who have no other way to pay their energy
bill. REACH aims to assist those who are in jeopardy of losing their electricity services, particularly
the elderly, disabled, sick, working poor, and the unemployed, who experience severe hardships
and are unable to pay for their necessary energy needs. Customers who have experienced an
uncontrollable or unforeseen hardship may receive an energy credit up to $200.
The Balanced Payment Plan (BPP) – Designed to eliminate big swings in a customer’s monthly
payments by averaging energy costs over the year. On enrollment, PG&E averages the amount of
energy used by the household in the past year to derive the monthly BPP amount. PG&E checks
the household’s account every four months to make sure that its estimated average is on target.
If the household’s energy use increases or decreases dramatically, PG&E will change the amount
of monthly payment so that the household does not overpay or underpay too much over the
course of a year.
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The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program – PG&E’s rate reduction program for large
households of three or more people with low- to middle-income. It enables large low-income
large households to receive a Tier 3 (131 percent to 200 percent of baseline) electric rate
reduction on their PG&E bill every month.
Medical Baseline Allowance Program – PG&E offers additional quantities of energy at the lowest
(baseline) price for residential customers that have special medical or heating/cooling needs
because of certain medical needs.
Energy Works Program/Energy Partners Program - The Energy Works Program provides qualified
low-income tenants free weatherization measures and energy-efficient appliances to reduce gas
and electricity usage. In order to qualify for the program, a household’s total annual gross income
cannot exceed the income as set in the income guidelines (see
http://www.hacsc.org/energy_works_program.htm). Households must receive gas and/or
electricity from PG&E and must not have participated in the Energy Partners Program in the past
10 years.
PG&E's SmartAC™ Program - This program offers a simple and convenient way to help prevent
power interruptions. When customers sign up, PG&E installs a free SmartAC device that can
slightly reduce the energy an air conditioner uses automatically in case of a state or local energy
supply emergency. PG&E customers get $25 for signing up for the SmartAC™ program.
SECTION 4 HOUSING PLAN
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Introduction
The foundations of implementing any
Element of the General Plan are the goals
and policies that bring a General Plan to
life. The Housing Plan describes what
Campbell will do to meet the City’s
requirements for encouraging the
provision of housing.
Campbell’s Housing Plan for addressing
housing needs is organized according to
the six housing issues and their associated
goals.
Housing Issue Housing Element Goal
Housing and Neighborhood Preservation H-1. Maintain and enhance the quality of existing
housing and residential neighborhoods in
Campbell.
Housing Affordability H-2. Improve housing affordability for both renters
and homeowners in Campbell.
Housing Production H-3. Encourage the production of housing affordable
to a variety of household income levels.
Provision of Adequate Residential Sites H-4. Provide adequate housing sites through
appropriate land use and zoning designations to
accommodate the City’s share of regional
housing needs.
Reduction of Governmental Constraints H-5. Reduce the impact of potential governmental
constraints on the maintenance, improvement
and development of housing.
Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity H-6. Promote equal opportunity for all residents to
reside in the housing of their choice.
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Goals, Policies, and Programs
The goals and policies presented here are implemented through a series of housing strategies and
programs. These housing strategies and programs outline the specific actions the City of Campbell will
undertake to achieve the stated goals and policies. This Housing Plan is designed to be implemented with
the City’s current staffing and funding levels. If additional resources are available in the future Campbell
will modify its housing program accordingly.
Goal H-1: Maintain and enhance the quality of existing housing and residential
neighborhoods in Campbell.
Policy H-1.1: Property Maintenance: Encourage property owners to maintain properties in sound
condition.
Program H-1.1a: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: Work with Santa Clara County
to ensure that Campbell residents have access to countywide housing
programs.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to inform residents
about Countywide housing programs available, including the
County’s Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Program H-1.1b: Code Enforcement: The City administers a Code Enforcement
Program to preserve and maintain the livability and quality of
neighborhoods. Code enforcement staff investigates violations of
property maintenance standards as defined in the Municipal Code as
well as other complaints. When violations are identified or cited, staff
encourages property owners to make repairs or seek assistance
through the rehabilitation assistance programs offered by the County
or non-profit partners, if applicable. The City will also continue code
enforcement activities aimed at identifying housing units in need of
rehabilitation and repair, providing referrals to City rehabilitation
staff.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to administer the
Code Enforcement Program. The Code Enforcement Officer will
identify housing units (including ownership and rental units in single-
and multi-family buildings) that could qualify for rehabilitation
assistance.
Policy H-1.2: Green Buildings: Encourage the use of sustainable and green building design in new and
existing housing.
Program H-1.2a: Green Buildings: The City is concerned about the continued
availability of all resources for the development of affordable
housing. The City of Campbell adopted the Green policies
recommended by the Santa Clara County Cities Green Building
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Collaborative (GBC) intended to promote climate protection
strategies and regional reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
including:
Recognizing/adopting the LEED and GreenPoint Rated rating
systems as a standard for green building evaluation;
Completion of the “Green Checklist” as part of development
applications, including remodels over 500 square feet; and
LEED Silver certification for all new or renovated municipal
buildings over 5,000 square feet.
Campbell promotes its Green Building Program on the homepage of
the City’s website, and provides an on-line version of its required
Green Building Checklist. Furthermore, staff works closely with
applicants early in the process to explain the City’s Green Building
goals and the long-term financial and environmental benefits of
integrating sustainable features in project design. The City will
strengthen its green building codes in accordance with the State’s
CalGreen building code.
Implementation Objective: Implement the State’s CalGreen building
codes to promote climate protection strategies. Promote green
building and energy conservation on City website and through
brochures.
Policy H-1.3: Energy Efficiency: Energy costs can reduce the affordability of housing for lower income
households. The City will continue to promote programs and opportunities for improved
energy efficiency and weatherization. To address energy conservation in existing
buildings, Campbell’s website promotes Pacific Gas and Electric utility assistance
programs. These programs primarily serve extremely low and very low income
households.
Program H-1.3a: Promote Energy Efficiency: Promote programs and activities that
reduce residential energy usage in existing buildings. Campbell’s
website will promotes Pacific Gas and Electric utility assistance
programs, programs offered through non-profit agencies and other
related programs.
Implementation Objective: The City website will promote PG&E
utility assistance programs, programs offered through non-profit
agencies and other related programs. Information will also be
provided at the Community Development Department public
counter, library, and Community Center will also be provided.
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Goal H-2: Improve housing affordability for both renters and homeowners in Campbell.
Policy H-2.1: Preservation of Affordable Housing: Work with property owners, tenants and non-profit
purchasers to facilitate the preservation of assisted rental housing.
Program H-2.1a: Preservation of Assisted Housing: As of 2014, the City has a total of
747 rent-restricted units in twelve developments in its jurisdiction.
While none of these units is considered at high risk of conversion to
market rate rents, two projects totaling 190 units are technically
considered at-risk due to the need for continued renewals by the
federal government of project-based Section 8 contracts. The City
will take the following actions to facilitate long-term preservation of
these units:
Monitor the at-risk units by continuing to maintain close contact
with property owners regarding their long-term plans for their
properties.
Participate in the preservation of at-risk units by providing
financial and/or technical assistance (as may be available) to
existing property owners and/or other organizations interested
in purchasing and maintaining the properties should the owners
be interested in selling.
Conduct tenant education by:
o Notifying tenants at least one year prior to potential
conversion to market-rate housing.
o Providing information regarding tenant rights and conversion
procedures should an owner decide to convert his property
to non-low-income use.
o Offering tenants information regarding Section 8 rental
subsidies and other available assistance through City and
County agencies as well as non-profit organizations.
Implementation Objective: The City will maintain contact with the
owners of the at-risk properties, and provide financial (if available) or
other assistance as necessary to maintain the affordability of these
at risk units.
Program H-2.1b: Preservation of Mobile Home Park Units: Continue to enforce the
City’s Rental Increase Dispute Resolution program for mobile home
park units to maintain the availability and affordability of mobile
home units in Campbell. The City recently entered into an agreement
with the Timber Cove Mobile Home Park to maintain unit
affordability.
Implementation Objective: Continue to implement the provisions of
the ordinance to maintain the affordability of these units.
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Program H-2.1c: Monitor Lower Income Household Displacement: As regional
housing costs increase, lower income households may be forced to
relocate (i.e. to be displaced) to find affordable housing. This can be
caused either by landlords and investors seeking tenants that are
able to pay higher rents or through the replacement of more
affordable housing units with newer or more expensive market rate
housing. The City will monitor issues associated with rising rental
costs to try to maintain the availability and housing affordable to
lower income households.
Implementation Objective: The City will monitor housing
affordability in the community on an ongoing basis, will consider the
impacts of new housing development on the existing supply of
affordable housing throughout the development review process, and
will consider possible strategies to address local displacement issues
as they are identified.
Policy H-2.2: Rental Assistance: Support the provision of rental assistance to lower-income
households.
Program H-2.2a: Section 8 Rental Assistance: The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
extends rental subsidies to very low-income households, including
families, seniors, and the disabled. The Section 8 Program offers a
voucher that pays the difference between the current fair market
rent (FMR) and what a tenant can afford to pay (i.e., 30% of
household income). The voucher allows a tenant to choose housing
that cost above the payment standard, provided the tenant pays the
extra cost. Approximately 300 Campbell residents currently receive
Section 8 assistance. Given the significant gap between market rents
and what very low income households can afford to pay for housing,
Section 8 plays a critical role in allowing such households to remain
in the community, and is a key program in addressing the needs of
extremely low and very low income households.
Implementation Objective: Through the County Housing Authority,
the City will continue to provide Section 8 rental assistance to
extremely low to very low-income residents. The City will encourage
landlords to register units with the Housing Authority.
Policy H-2.3: Homeownership Opportunities: Support the provision of homeownership assistance to
lower- and moderate-income households.
Program H-2.3a: Mortgage Credit Certificate: The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
program is a federal program that allows qualified first-time home-
buyers to take an annual credit against federal income taxes of up to
15 percent of the annual interest paid on the applicant’s mortgage.
This enables homebuyers to have more income available to qualify
for a mortgage loan and make the monthly mortgage payments. The
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value of the MCC must be taken into consideration by the mortgage
lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the
borrower’s federal income tax withholding. The MCC program has
covenant restrictions to ensure the affordability of the participating
homes for a period of 15 years. Eligible first time homebuyers may
apply through their mortgage lenders to participate in this program.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to provide
information and promote the County MCC program. The City will also
continue to make available brochures of housing programs available
and provide information about the program on the City’s web site.
Program H-2.3b: Foreclosure Prevention: While home foreclosures are not as
prevalent in Campbell as in many other areas of the County, many
residents are at-risk of defaulting on their mortgages and potentially
losing their homes. Several area agencies provide foreclosure
intervention counseling services, including Neighborhood Housing
Services Silicon Valley, Project Sentinel, and/or Acorn Housing. The
City will play an active role in promoting the services of these and
other agencies to provide residents with the education and resources
to help reduce foreclosures.
Implementation Objective: Promote available foreclosure counseling
services through the City website and quarterly newsletters.
Policy H-2.4: Special Needs Housing: Assist in the provision of housing and supportive services to
persons with special needs, including (but not limited to): seniors, single parents with
children, persons with disabilities, the homeless, and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Program H-2.4a: Shared Housing Program: The City will continue to encourage and
support the provision of shared housing opportunities in Campbell.
Under a shared housing program, a home provider, a person who has
a home to share, is matched with a home seeker, a person in search
of a home to share.
Implementation Objective: Continue to provide (if available)
assistance for shared housing services to single-parent households,
and extremely low, very low and low income populations (if
available).
Program H-2.4b: Homeless Assistance/Shelter Provisions: The City will continue to
support area non-profit agencies that serve the homeless and those
at risk of becoming homeless. These agencies offer emergency
shelters, transitional housing facilities, housing assistance, food,
clothing, and job referrals to persons in need.
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Implementation Objective: The City will continue to provide support
to area homeless shelter and service providers to serve extremely
low and very low income populations (as resources are available).
Program H-2.4c: Physically Accessible Housing: Development of new housing can
provide an opportunity to increase the limited supply of
handicapped-accessible housing in Campbell. As part of new
residential development projects, the City will work with developers
to integrate physically accessible units in new developments.
Implementation Objective: The City will work with developers to
increase the number of fully accessible housing units compliant with
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Program H-2.4d: Persons with Disabilities. Coordinate with other agencies and
organizations, such as San Andreas Regional Center (SARC), Housing
Choices Coalition, and Bay Area Housing Coalition, in meeting the
needs of persons with disabilities.
Implementation Objective: (1) Work with San Andreas Regional
Center to increase the availability of information on programs to
assistance persons with disabilities. (2) Continue to provide support
to area homeless shelters and service providers to serve extremely
low and very low income populations (as resources are available). (3)
Explore opportunities to assist in the provision of supportive housing
opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Goal H-3: Encourage the provision of housing affordable to a variety of household income
levels.
Policy H-3.1: Inclusionary Housing: Support the development of additional affordable housing by non-
profit and for-profit developers through financial assistance and/or regulatory incentives.
Ensure that new residential development in Campbell integrates units affordable to
lower- and moderate-income households, or contributes funds to support affordable
housing activities (when funding is available). Create additional levels of affordability
within the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in a way that does not create a governmental
constraint to housing production.
Program H-3.1a: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Implementation: Continue to
implement the City-wide Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to require
15 percent affordable units within for-sale new residential projects
of ten or more units. For-sale housing is currently required to provide
15 percent moderate units. Although the City’s Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance requires rental housing to provide 15 percent very low and
low income units, with at least six percent very low income and nine
percent of low/moderate income, the City’s ability to enforce this
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requirement has been overruled by 2009 Palmer vs. City of Los
Angeles court case.
Implementation Objective: Continue to implement inclusionary
housing requirements for all new projects as required by City
Ordinance.
Program H-3.1b: Citywide Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments: The City will
also consider revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to
allow for case-by-case determination on the appropriate percentage
of low and moderate income units within the 15 percent total
requirement for for-sale unit projects. The goal is to consider
providing for greater affordability levels in addition to the Moderate
income units currently required.
Implementation Objective: Evaluate the appropriateness of
amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to provide more
flexibility for targeting lower affordability levels and to ensure that
the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the City’s Density Bonus
provisions are integrated in a manner consistent with State Law and
recent court decisions. If updating the Ordinance is appropriate,
complete the update within two years of the adoption of the Housing
Element.
Goal H-4: Provide adequate housing sites through appropriate land use and zoning
designations to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing needs.
Policy H-4.1: Residential Sites: Assist developers in identifying sites suitable for residential and mixed-
use development, and facilitate development through the provision of financial and
regulatory incentives, as appropriate.
Program H-4.1a: Housing Opportunity Site Inventory: As part of the update to the
Housing Element, a parcel-specific analysis of vacant and
underutilized sites was conducted to identify Opportunity Sites for
development within the planning period. The Opportunity Sites
analysis identifies five areas that have adequate capacity to address
Campbell’s 2015-2023 housing production goals. In order to
specifically encourage and facilitate development on these
Opportunity Sites, the City will undertake the following actions:
Contact property owners within the Opportunity Site Areas
(during the Housing Element update process) to discuss the
City’s desire to develop housing in these areas and the
availability of financial and regulatory development incentives.
Allow for reductions in parking for properties within 1/4 mile
of light rail.
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Post the Housing Element sites inventory on the City’s website
as a tool for developers, and provide as a handout at the public
counter.
Summarize the Planned Development (P-D) development
standards, derived from applicable Area Plans and zoning
districts, in the sites inventory to provide greater clarity to
developers.
Update on an annual basis in conjunction with the General Plan
progress report.
Provide technical assistance to property owners and
developers, including assessor parcel data and information on
density and design incentives.
Assist developers in completing funding applications in support
of development, and as appropriate, provide local funds
and/or land as leverage if available.
Implementation Objective: Maintain an active listing of residential
and mixed-use Opportunity Sites, and update annually. Where
appropriate, provide regulatory concessions and financial assistance
to encourage new housing development (when funding is available).
Policy H-4.2: Mixed-Use Development: Promote mixed-use development where housing is located
near jobs, services, shopping, schools, and public transportation.
Program H-4.2a: Mixed-Use Development: The inclusion of residential uses in new
mixed-use developments will be encouraged through the use of
incentives such as reduced parking requirements, including shared
parking between commercial and residential uses. Adding residential
development along some of the City’s commercial corridors will
create activity along the street, provide a variety of housing types
near work, shopping and transportation, and enhance public safety.
The City will ensure that residential development is included in the
mixed-use projects on opportunity sites in order to address RHNA
goals. Mixed-use development will be located next to sidewalks or
landscape setback areas adjacent to the public street to enhance
visibility, pedestrian access and interaction with the commercial
uses. While maximum Floor Area Ratios (FARs) are contained in
specific land use policies within each Master, Area or Specific Plan,
residential units are not counted against the allowable FAR. Similarly,
the commercial portion of the project does not count against the
density of the residential portion. A reduction in the required open
space for the residential component may be granted where site
characteristics preclude fulfillment of the entire open space
requirement. In this way, sites that are currently being occupied by
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commercial uses may be redeveloped with residential and
commercial uses, improving the financial feasibility of projects.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to allow and
promote residential uses in conjunction with commercial and/or
office uses in mixed use developments. The City may provide
financial, technical, and/or other assistance to facilitate mixed-use
development along commercial corridors and around transit stations
(when funding is available).
Policy H-4.3: Planned For Densities: To encourage the efficient and sustainable use of land, the City
encourages residential development that is proposed near existing light rail stations
(within 1/4 mile radius) and/or within the boundaries of the Winchester Boulevard
Master Plan, East Campbell Avenue Master Plan, and all opportunity site areas, to achieve
at least 75 percent of the maximum General Plan Land Use category densities.
Program H-4.3a: Achieve Target Densities. The City will work closely with property
owners and developers to inform them of this policy and its purpose
to encourage infill development, create pedestrian oriented areas,
reduce vehicle miles travelled and improve air quality. Unique site
circumstances relating to interface with adjoining residential
properties will require a degree of flexibility as to the application of
this policy to limit potential environmental impacts resulting from
projects.
Implementation Objective: Inform developers of policy to strive to
achieve at least 75% of General Plan density within specified areas.
Review development proposals for residential and mixed-use
projects to strive to achieve “planned-for” densities within the
specified areas of this policy.
Goal H-5: Minimize the impact of potential governmental constraints on the maintenance,
improvement and development of housing.
Policy H-5.1: Institutional Capacity: Investigate options and opportunities for Campbell to restore the
housing program staff resources to oversee the implementation of non-development-
related the programs and activities. Some of the possible options to restore staff
resources could include hiring additional City staff and/or partnering with other
jurisdictions or non-profit organizations.
Program H-5.1a: Housing Program Staffing: Evaluate the feasibility of re-establishing
a local housing program. The evaluation may include an evaluation
of funding sources and partnership opportunities.
Implementation Objective: Initiate this evaluation within 24 months
of the adoption of the Housing Element. Complete the evaluation
process with 12 months of initiation.
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Program H-5.1b: Affordable Housing Partnerships: Look for opportunities to partner
with Santa Clara County, other cities, non-profit organizations, and
for profit housing providers to preserve, rehabilitate, and construct
affordable housing units in and around Campbell. For example, the
City Council recently committed $250,000 as matching funds to a
future affordable project with the Santa Clara County.
Implementation Objective: At least every two years, the City will
continue to explore and evaluate opportunities to partner with non-
profit organizations to rehabilitate, preserve or create affordable
housing The City will also monitor and evaluate opportunities to
apply for affordable housing grants in conjunction with its non-profit
partners.
Policy H-5.2: Regulatory Incentives: Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate
to offset or reduce the costs of affordable housing development, including density
bonuses and flexibility in site development standards.
Program H-5.2a: Density Bonus: In compliance with current State law, the City offers
density bonuses and regulatory incentives/concessions to developers
of affordable and/or senior housing in all residential zones.
Applicants of residential projects of five or more units may apply for
a density bonus and additional incentive(s) if the project provides for
one of the following:
10 percent of the total units for lower income households; or
5 percent of the total units for very low income households; or
A senior citizen housing development or mobilehome park that
limits residency based on age requirements for housing for
older persons; or
10 percent of the total dwelling units in a condominium for
moderate income households.
As per State Law, the amount of density bonus varies according to
the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units
exceeds the established minimum percentage, but generally ranges
from 20 to 35 percent above the specified General Plan density.
In addition to the density bonus, eligible projects may receive one to
three additional development incentives, depending on the
proportion of affordable units and level of income targeted. The
following development incentives may also be requested:
A reduction in site development standards (e.g., setback and
square footage requirements, and/or parking requirements) or
architectural design requirements. At the request of the
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developer, the City will permit a parking ratio (inclusive of
handicapped and guest parking) of one space for 0-1 bedroom
units, two spaces for 2-3 bedroom units, and 2½ spaces for four
or more bedrooms.
Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing
project if nonresidential land uses would reduce the cost of
individual units in the housing project, and the nonresidential
land uses would be compatible with the housing project and
adjoining development.
Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the
permit applicant or the City that would result in identifiable
cost reductions.
In addition, the City has approved the following set of concessions:
Expedited processing pursuant to a mutually agreed upon
schedule; and,
Deferral of the collection of impact fees on market rate units
until issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to offer density
bonus and/or regulatory incentives/concessions to facilitate the
development of affordable and/or senior housing. The City will
advertise its density bonus provisions on its website, explain how
density bonuses work in tandem with inclusionary requirements, and
promote in discussions with prospective development applicants.
Program H-5.2b: Parking Standard Modifications: In addition to parking reductions
available to affordable and senior housing projects under the City’s
density bonus ordinance, Campbell’s Planning Commission has the
authority to determine that certain circumstances warrant an
adjustment to a project’s parking requirements. Such circumstances
include, but are not limited to, the proximity of a project to light rail
stations, transit corridors, or major employment centers. The
Commission may also allow for shared parking for mixed-use
projects.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to offer modified
parking standards, on a case-by-case basis, as a way to facilitate
development of projects with reduced parking demands.
Policy H-5.3: Secondary Dwelling Units: Provide for the infill of modestly priced rental housing by
encouraging secondary units in residential neighborhoods.
Program H-5.3a: Secondary Dwelling Units: A secondary dwelling unit is a separate
dwelling unit that provides complete, independent living facilities for
one or more persons. It includes permanent provisions for living,
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sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation on the same parcel as the
primary unit is situated. Given the limited developable land
remaining in Campbell, integrating secondary dwelling units in
existing residential neighborhoods presents an opportunity for the
City to accommodate needed rental housing. The development of
secondary dwelling units is effective in dispersing affordable housing
throughout the City and can provide housing to lower-income
persons, including seniors and college students. Approximately 1,000
single-family parcels in Campbell are of sufficient size to add a
secondary dwelling unit.
Implementation Objective: The City will facilitate the construction of
new secondary dwelling units by making information available to the
public.
Policy H-5.4: Ordinance Updates: Update the Municipal Code as needed to comply with changes to
State Law and local conditions relating the housing production and affordability.
Program H-5.4a: Periodic Ordinance Amendments: Update the Municipal Code as
needed to comply with changes to State Law and local
conditions/needs.
Implementation Objective: Initiate and complete the amendment
process to comply with the new requirements within 12 months of
being notified of the requirement.
Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity
Goal H-6: Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in the housing of their choice.
Policy H-6.1: Fair Housing: Support the provision of fair housing services.
Program H-6.1a: Fair Housing Program: The City will continue to support programs
that provide fair housing information and referral to Campbell
residents. Project Sentinel, a non-profit organization, offers fair
housing investigative and enforcement services in northern
California, including Santa Clara County. The organization also
conducts educational seminars for owners and managers of rental
property, as well as free workshops for tenants to address rights and
responsibilities. Project Sentinel receives funding from local cities
and counties as well as the federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The City of Campbell will continue to allocate a
portion of its Business License Fees to support Project Sentinel and
promote the services of the organization.
Implementation Objective: The City will coordinate with Project
Sentinel to conduct training for Campbell rental property owners and
managers to provide information on standard lease agreements, and
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tools to address problem tenants within the parameters of fair
housing law. The City will provide fair housing information through
its website and through the Profile, a quarterly newsletter that goes
out to all Campbell households. In addition, fair housing posters will
be posted at City Hall, the community center, and the library.
Policy H-6.2: Rights of Tenants and Landlords: Assist in educating tenants and landlords, and settling
disputes between the two parties.
Program H-6.2a: Rental Dispute Mediation Program: The purpose of the Rental
Increase Dispute Resolution Ordinance is to permit landlords a fair
and reasonable return on the value of their property while protecting
tenants from excessive and unreasonable rent increases. The
ordinance establishes a process for the resolution of tenant/landlord
disputes concerning rent, housing services or proposed evictions.
Under the ordinance, landlords must provide a 60-day written notice
of the amount of a rent increase to tenants if the rent increase is 10
percent or higher.
Under the Rent Mediation Program, Campbell renters and rental
property owners of four or more units participate in counseling,
conciliation, and mediation regarding their rights and responsibilities
under California tenant/landlord law. Participation in the program is
mandatory, but the outcome is advisory.
Implementation Objective: The City will continue to enforce the
Rental Increase Dispute Resolution Ordinance and offer a Rent
Mediation Program. The City will continue to make program
brochures available at the public counter and other public locations.
The City will also continue to mail out to new rental property owners
a packet of information regarding the City’s Rent Mediation Program
as well as contact information for tenant/landlord and fair housing
services.
Policy H-6.3: Housing Accessibility: Address the special needs of persons with disabilities through
provision of supportive housing, homeowner accessibility grants, and provision of
reasonable accommodation procedures.
Program H-6.3a: Reasonable Accommodation: The City will monitor its reasonable
accommodation procedure for its effectiveness and potential
impacts on housing for persons with disabilities. For example, the City
will evaluate factors used to determine a reasonable accommodation
request such as: the potential benefit of the requested modification,
and impact on surrounding uses listed in the City’s zoning code to
ensure they do not act as a constraint. The review will be conducted
as part of the City’s Housing Element Annual Report submitted to the
State and will evaluate criteria such as:
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Number of requests approved
Revisions to initial applications
Number of requests declined
Reasons for declining request
The City will evaluate potential revisions to its reasonable
accommodation procedure as appropriate based on this annual
evaluation.
Implementation Objective: (1) The City will provide annual
monitoring to ensure the reasonable accommodation procedure
does not act as a constraint on housing for persons with disabilities.
The responsible agency for this program shall be the Community
Development Department which will also mitigate identified
constraints. This monitoring program shall submit its findings
annually as part of the Housing Element Annual Report submitted to
the State. (2) Within two years, the City will specifically evaluate
the procedure’s findings of approval and modify the Ordinance
as appropriate to ensure its compliance with the requirements
of State Law.
Extremely Low Income Households
Housing Element statutes also require an analysis of the needs of extremely low income (<30% AMI)
households, and programs to assist in the creation of housing for this population. The Campbell Housing
Element sets forth several programs that help to address the needs of Extremely Low Income households,
including: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (Program H-1.1a); Preservation of Assisted Housing
(Program H-2.1a); Section 8 Rental Assistance (Program H-2.2a); Shared Housing (Program H-2.5a);
Homeless Assistance/Shelter Provisions (Program H-2.5b); and Reasonable Accommodation provisions
(Program H-6.3a).
Implementation Program
A summary implementation program is provided below. Table H-9 specifies the actions, objectives,
funding sources, and agency responsible for implementation for each program.
Table H-9: Housing Implementation Programs Summary
Housing Program Program Goal Key Objective(s) Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency/
Department
Time-Frame
Goal 1 Housing and Neighborhood Conservation
H-1.1a
Housing
Rehabilitation
Loan Program
Facilitate home
rehabilitation
The City will continue to inform
residents about the County’s
Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
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Table H-9: Housing Implementation Programs Summary
Housing Program Program Goal Key Objective(s) Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency/
Department
Time-Frame
H-1.1b
Code
Enforcement
Ensure ongoing
maintenance of
housing stock
The City will continue to
administer the Code Enforcement
Program. The Code Enforcement
Officer will identify housing units
(including ownership and rental
units in single- and multi-family
buildings) that could qualify for
rehabilitation assistance.
General
Fund,
CDBG
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-1.2a
Green Buildings
Promote energy
conservation and
sustainable design
Implement the State’s CalGreen
building codes to promote
climate protection strategies.
Promote green building and
energy conservation on City
website and through brochures.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-1.3a
Promote Energy
Efficiency
Reduce energy usage
in existing buildings
The City website will promote
PG&E utility assistance programs,
programs offered through non-
profit agencies and other related
programs. Information will also
be provided at City facilities.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
Goal 2 Housing Affordability
H-2.1a
Preservation of
Assisted Housing
Preserve assisted
housing stock
Monitor at-risk units. The City will
maintain contact with the owners
of the at-risk properties, and
provide financial (if available) or
other assistance as necessary to
maintain the affordability of
these at risk units.
General
Fund
Community
Development
Contact the
owners of at-risk
properties on an
annual basis
H-2.1b
Preservation of
Mobile Home
Park Units
Preserve mobile
home park dwelling
units
Continue to implement the
provisions of the ordinance to
maintain the affordability of
these units.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015-2023
H-2.1c
Lower Income
Household
Displacement:
Monitor Lower
Income Household
Displacement:
Monitor housing affordability in
the community on an ongoing
basis, and consider possible
strategies to address local
displacement issues.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015-2023
H-2.2a
Section 8 Rental
Assistance
Assist extremely low
and very low-income
households with
rental payments
Through the County Housing
Authority, the City will continue
to provide Section 8 rental
assistance to extremely low to
very low-income residents. The
City will encourage landlords to
register units with the Housing
Authority.
HUD
Section 8
Community
Development;
County Housing
Authority
Prepare and
disseminate
property owner
information.
H-2.3a
Mortgage Credit
Certificate
Expand home-
ownership
opportunities
Continue to provide information
and promote the MCC program.
The City will also continue to
make available brochures of
housing programs available and
provide information about the
program on the City’s website.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
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Table H-9: Housing Implementation Programs Summary
Housing Program Program Goal Key Objective(s) Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency/
Department
Time-Frame
H-2.3b
Foreclosure
Prevention
Prevent home
foreclosures
Promote available foreclosure
counseling services through the
City website and quarterly
newsletters.
Business
License
Fees
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-2.4a
Shared Housing
Program
Support the provision
of shared housing
opportunities
Continue to provide assistance
for shared housing services to
single-parent households, and
extremely low, very low and low
income populations (if available).
General
Fund
Community
Development
Contact cities and
service agencies
in 2015
H-2.4b
Homeless
Assistance/
Shelter Provisions
Coordinate efforts
with Silicon Valley
jurisdictions and
service providers to
assist the homeless
Continue to provide support to
area homeless shelters and
service providers to serve
extremely low and very low
income populations (as resources
are available).
General
Fund
Community
Development;
EHC; InnVision
2015 to 2023
H-2.4c
Physically
Accessible
Housing
Work with
developers to
integrate physically
accessible units into
new development
The City will work with
developers to increase the
number of fully available
accessible housing units
compliant with American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-2.4d
Persons with
Disabilities
Coordinate with
other agencies and
organizations, such as
San Andreas Regional
Center, Housing
Choices Coalition,
and Bay Area Housing
Coalition, in meeting
the needs of persons
with disabilities
Work with SARC to make
information available on the
programs and assistance for
persons with disabilities to the
public through the City Website.
Explore opportunities to assist in
the provision of supportive
housing opportunities for persons
with disabilities
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
Goal 3 Housing Production
H-3.1a
Inclusionary
Housing
Ordinance
Implementation
Increase affordable
housing within
market-rate
developments
Continue to implement
inclusionary housing ordinance
requirements for all new projects
as required by City Ordinance.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015-20237
H-3.1b
Citywide
Inclusionary
Housing
Ordinance
Amendments
Consider revisions to
the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance to
allow for case-by-
case determination
on the appropriate
percentage of low
and moderate
income units
Evaluate the appropriateness of
amending the Ordinance to
provide more flexibility and to
ensure that the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance and the City’s
Density Bonus provisions are
integrated in a manner consistent
with State Law and recent court
decisions.
General
Fund
Community
Development
Code revisions to
Planning
Commission and
City Council in
2016.
Goal 4 Provision of Adequate Housing Sites
H-4.1a
Housing
Opportunity Site
Inventory
Provide adequate
sites to meet City’s
share of regional
housing needs
Maintain active listing of
Opportunity Sites; contact
property owners; promote sites
on website and update annually.
General
Fund
Community
Development
Update sites
inventory as
needed.
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Table H-9: Housing Implementation Programs Summary
Housing Program Program Goal Key Objective(s) Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency/
Department
Time-Frame
H-4.2a
Mixed-Use
Development
Encourage mixed -use
projects by including
residences in mixed-
use projects
Continue to allow and promote
residential uses in conjunction
with commercial and/or office
uses in mixed use developments.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-4.3a
Achieve Target
Densities
Promote compact
development by
encouraging
properties to develop
to General Plan
densities
Inform developers of policy to
strive to achieve at least 75% of
General Plan density within
specified areas. Review
development proposals for
residential and mixed-use
projects to strive to achieve
“planned-for” densities.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
Goal 5 Removal of Governmental Constraints
H-5.1a
Housing Program
Staffing
Evaluate the
feasibility of re-
establishing a local
housing program
Initiate this evaluation within 24
months. Complete evaluation
process within 12 months.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2017
H-5.1b
Affordable
Housing
Partnerships
Look for
opportunities to
partner with other
organizations to
share limited funds to
further affordable
housing opportunities
Explore and evaluate
opportunities to partner with
non- profit organizations to
rehabilitate, preserve, or create
affordable housing. Monitor
opportunities to apply for
affordable housing grants.
General
Fund,
Housing
Trust Fund
Community
Development
At least every two
years
H-5.2a
Density Bonus
Provide density
bonuses and other
incentives to
facilitate affordable
housing development
Continue to offer density bonus
and/or regulatory incentives/
concessions to facilitate the
development of affordable
and/or senior housing. Advertise
density bonus provisions on the
City website.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-5.2b
Parking Standard
Modifications
Provide parking
modifications to
facilitate mixed-use
and affordable
housing development
Continue to offer modified
parking standards, on a case-by-
case basis, as a way to facilitate
development of projects.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-5.3a
Secondary
Dwelling Units
Facilitate
development of
secondary dwelling
units
The City will facilitate the
construction of new secondary
dwelling units by making
information available to the
public.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
H-5.4a
Periodic
Ordinance
Amendments
Update the Municipal
Code as needed to
comply with changes
to State Law and local
conditions and needs
Initiate and complete the
amendment process to comply
with the new requirements
within 12 months of being
notified of the requirement.
General
Fund
Community
Development
2015 to 2023
Final Housing Element – City of Campbell H-51
Table H-9: Housing Implementation Programs Summary
Housing Program Program Goal Key Objective(s) Funding
Source
Responsible
Agency/
Department
Time-Frame
Goal 6 Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity
H-6.1a
Fair Housing
Program
Further fair housing
practices in Campbell
Advertise through City website
and newsletter, and through
Recreational pamphlet.
Coordinate with Project Sentinel
to conduct property manager
training.
County,
Business
License
Fees
Community
Development;
Project Sentinel
2015 to 2023
H-6.2a
Rental Dispute
Mediation
Program
Assist in settling
disputes/issues
between tenants and
landlords
The City will continue to enforce
the Rental Increase Dispute
Resolution Ordinance and offer a
Rent Mediation Program. The City
will continue to make program
brochures available at the public
counter and other public
locations and mail to new rental
property owners a packet of
information regarding the City’s
Rent Mediation Program.
General
Fund
Community
Development;
Project Sentinel
2015 to 2023
H-6.3a
Reasonable
Accommodation
Facilitate the
provision of housing
for the disabled
population
Provide annual monitoring to
ensure that the reasonable
accommodation procedure does
not act as a constraint on housing
for persons with disabilities.
Evaluate the existing ordinance to
ensure its compliance with the
requirements of State Law.
General
Fund
Community
Development
Submit Housing
Element Annual
Report each year
to the State
Conduct the
evaluation in
2016. If needed,
start amendment
process by 2017.
Table H-10: Summary of Quantified Objectives 2015-2023
Income Level New Construction Rehabilitation Conservation
Goal1 Goal2 Goal3
Extremely Low 127
50 390 Very Low 126
Low 138
Moderate 151 - -
Above Moderate 391 - -
Totals 933 50 390
1. Reflects RHNA.
2. Programs relating to rehabilitation are operated by Santa Clara County.
3. Reflects Section 8 at-risk units.
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Appendix A1: Area Plans and Special Project Areas
NORTH OF CAMPBELL AVENUE AREA (NOCA)
SOUTH OF CAMPBELL AVENUE AREA (SOCA)
SAN TOMAS AREA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (STANP)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT POLICIES (OCT. 2006)
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards
Appendix B: Relationship of the City of Campbell
General Plan Land Use Categories with Zoning
Categories
2015-2023 Housing Element Technical Appendices
Report
APPENDIX A: HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
APPENDIX B: HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
APPENDIX C: HOUSING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
APPENDIX D: INVENTORY OF OPPORTUNITY SITES
APPENDIX E: PUBLIC OUTREACH DOCUMENTATION
1
North of Campbell Avenue Area
(NOCA)
The NOCA Area is located northeast of downtown Campbell.
Amended: March 2, 2021 (City Council Res. No. 12681)
Adopted: November 6, 2001 (City Council Res. No. 9950)
Originally Adopted: August 7, 1990 (City Council Ordinance No. 1807)
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Campbell General Plan
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Land Uses
Residential uses as governed by Section 21.08.060 – R-2 (Multiple-family) zoning district,
office uses as governed by Section 21.10.030 – P-O (Professional Office) zoning district,
and commercial uses as governed by Section 21.10.040 – C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district of the City of Campbell Municipal Code shall be allowed
throughout the North of Campbell Avenue Area as stand-alone uses or as part of a
mixed-use project.
Exception: Residential uses fronting Harrison (within the first 66-feet) shall be those
uses as governed by Section 21.08.040 – R-D (Two-Family Residential) zoning district
and Section 21.08.050 – R-M (Multiple-family) zoning district. No mixed-use
development shall be allowed within this area.
Floor Area Ratio & Density
The minimum and maximum floor area ratio and density for projects throughout the
North of Campbell Avenue Area shall be as follows:
Minimum Parcel Size
(Net Acres)
Maximum Allowable
Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)
Minimum & Maximum
Units Per Gross Acre
< 1.0 0.3 Up to 8
1.0 to < 2.0 0.6 8 to 13
>2.0 to < 3.0 0.8 8 to 20
≥ 3.0 1.0 8 to 20
Exceptions:
1.Floor area of residential uses and/or residential components of mixed-use
projects shall not be counted against the maximum allowable floor area ratio.
2.Properties fronting Harrison Avenue (first 66-feet) shall be permitted up to a
maximum density of 13-units per gross acre.
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South of Campbell Avenue Area
(SOCA)
The SOCA Area is located southeast of downtown Campbell.
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
Land Use
Sub-Area 1 (Railway Avenue)
The following land uses are allowed in this area:
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• Commercial land uses as governed by Sections 21.26.020 and 21.26.030 of
the C-3 (Downtown Business District) Ordinance with the clarification that
office uses may be allowed on the ground floor without a use permit.
• Mixed-use development containing residential and commercial uses as
permitted by Sections 21.26.020 and 21.26.030 of the C-3 (Downtown
Business District) Ordinance.
• The maximum floor area ratio for uses in Area 1 is shown on the following
chart. Modifications or additions to the floor area of buildings existing at the
time of adoption of this policy may exceed the floor area ratios contained in
the following chart with the approval of the Planning Commission. The
modification shall not substantially reduce the potential of comprehensive
redevelopment of the area.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Maximum Floor
Area Ratio
0.00 acres 0 sq. ft. 0.30
0.50 21,780 0.40
0.75 32,670 0.50
The allowable dwelling unit densities for residential projects are contained in the
following chart.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Allowable Density
Range
0.50 acres 21,780 sq. ft. 12-16 DU/ACRE
1.00 43.560 12 to 20
1.25 54,450 12 to 24
1.50 65,340 12 to 27
Sub-Area 2 (High Density Residential)
The following land uses are allowed in this area:
• High density residential uses within the range of 21 to 27 dwelling units per
gross acres are permitted in this area. Projects may consist of rental or
ownership units.
• Projects must contain a minimum of 1.5 acres. Future applications for
development of a portion of Area 2 containing less than five acres shall
prepare a master plan delineating a conceptual development approach for the
remainder of the Area. The intent is to ensure that the remainder of Area 2
can be developed in a logical, orderly manner. The City Council must accept
the master plan prior to approval of a site specific project.
• The maximum height of all structures shall be 50 feet, excluding architectural
features. Minor variations in the height limitation may be allowed by City
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Council if the variations are found to enhance the architectural quality of the
project.
• Modifications or additions to the floor area of buildings existing at the time of
adoption of this policy may be allowed with the approval of the Planning
Commission. The modification shall not substantially reduce the potential for
comprehensive redevelopment of the area.
Sub-Area 3 (Dillon/Gilman)
The following land uses are allowed in this area:
• Commercial uses as governed by Sections 21.24.020 and 21.24.030 of the C-2
(General Commercial) Zoning Ordinance.
• Attached residential units.
• Mixed-use developments containing residential and commercial uses as
permitted by Sections 21.26.020 and 21.26.030 of the C-3 (Downtown
Business District) Ordinance.
The allowable dwelling unit densities for residential projects are contained in the
following chart.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Allowable Density
Range
0.50 acres 21,780 sq. ft. 12-16 DU/ACRE
1.00 43.560 12 to 20
1.25 54,450 12 to 24
1.50 65,340 12 to 27
The maximum floor area ratio for industrial and commercial uses is shown on the
following chart. Modifications or additions to the floor area of buildings existing at the
time of adoption of this policy may exceed the floor area ratios contained in the following
chart with the approval of the Planning Commission. The modification shall not
substantially reduce the potential for comprehensive redevelopment of the area.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Maximum Floor
Area Ratio
0.00 acres 0 sq. ft. 0.20
0.46 20,000 0.25
0.69 30,000 0.30
1.03 45,000 0.35
Sub-Area 4 (Old Camden Ave.)
The following land uses area allowed in this area:
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• Industrial uses as governed by Sections 21.32.020 and 21.32.030 of the M-1
(Light Industrial) Zoning Ordinance.
• Commercial uses as governed by Sections 21.24.020 and 21.24.030 of the C-2
(General Commercial) Zoning Ordinance.
• The maximum floor area ratio for uses in Area 4 is shown on the following
chart. Modifications or additions to the floor area of buildings existing at the
time of adoption of this policy may exceed the floor area ratios contained in
the following chart with the approval of the Planning Commission. The
modification shall not substantially reduce the potential for comprehensive
redevelopment of the area.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Maximum Floor
Area Ratio
0.00 acres 0 sq. ft. 0.20
0.46 20,000 0.25
0.69 30,000 0.30
1.03 45,000 0.35
Sub-Area 5 (Expressway Commercial)
The following land uses are allowed in this area:
• Industrial uses as governed by Sections 21.32.020 and 21.32.030 of the M-1
(Light Industrial) Zoning Ordinance.
• Commercial uses as governed by Sections 21.24.020 and 21.24.030 of the C-2
(General Commercial) Zoning Ordinance.
• Expressway-oriented commercial uses such as hotels, motels and restaurants
are strongly encouraged in this area. When approving new developments,
which do not propose expressway-oriented commercial uses, the City shall
adopt findings that the development does not preclude or hinder opportunities
for a major expressway-oriented commercial project.
• Automobile repair uses are generally discouraged except where the site has
previously been utilized for an automobile repair use and where the project
will not be disruptive to the redevelopment of the Area.
The maximum floor area ratio for uses in Area 5, except for hotel/motel uses, is shown on
the following chart. Modifications or additions to the floor area of buildings existing at
the time of adoption of this policy may exceed the floor area ratios contained in the
following chart with the approval of the Planning Commission. The modification shall
not substantially reduce the potential for comprehensive redevelopment of the area.
Minimum
Acreage
Minimum
Lot Size
Maximum Floor
Area Ratio
0.00 acres 0 sq. ft. 0.20
0.46 20,000 0.25
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0.69 30,000 0.30
1.03 45,000 0.35
The maximum floor area ratio for hotel or motel uses shall be 1.0.
Density Bonus Policy
The City shall grant a density bonus for projects, which meet the requirements contained
in the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance.
Project Design
Residential Entries
Entries to residential units along a public street shall be oriented to the street.
Public Street Elevations
The public street elevation of residential projects should create a neighborhood
appearance and provide visual interest by incorporating architectural elements such as
porches, projecting eaves and overhangs, dormer elements, variation in building wall
planes and roof elements and well-defined unit entries. The building design should
provide a pedestrian scale, which reduces the perceived mass of the structures.
Visibility into Private Developments
Residential projects shall be designed to provide visibility into the core of the project
where the project adjoins streets or the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Public parking for trail
users should be provided where possible.
Building Mass along Los Gatos Creek
Structures adjoining the Los Gatos Creek Trail shall be designed to minimize the
perceived mass of the building as viewed from the Trail and to enhance the project’s
appearance as viewed from Highway 17. The following techniques may be utilized to
accomplish this objective:
• Minimize the width of building elevations facing the trail (eg: orient the side
of the structure towards the trail).
• Provide movement and variation in building wall planes.
• Provide variation in roof elements.
• Step-back upper story elements away from the Creek Trail.
• Provide tree species with large, dense canopies to screen the structures.
Access to the Los Gatos Creek Trail
Additional public pedestrian/bicycle access points to the Los Gatos Creek Trail should be
provided in the SOCA area. The City should evaluate future projects for opportunities to
provide additional public access connections.
Trail Amenities
Projects adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek Trail shall provide trail amenities such as
drinking fountains and benches along the trail for public use, as appropriate
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Grading
Grading for projects in Area 2 should reflect and retain the natural topography of the site.
Parking
The City shall ensure that new projects provide adequate on-site parking to meet the
project’s parking demands. The City may require the submission of parking studies as
necessary to document that project parking needs are fulfilled on-site. Shared parking
arrangements may be considered for mixed use projects. The City shall require the
necessary parking studies to ensure that adequate on-site parking is provided under the
shared parking concept.
Structured Parking Facilities
Structured parking facilities shall be submerged to the maximum extent possible.
Structured parking shall be architecturally treated to be consistent with the overall
architectural design of the building.
Circulation
Dillon Ave. Extension
In Area 2, the roadway system should provide an extension of Dillon Avenue to improve
circulation, provide emergency vehicle access and integrate projects in this area.
Emergency vehicle access should be extended to the southern portions of Area 2. The
feasibility and desirability of extending street access to the southern portions of Area 2
should be evaluated in conjunction with review of project proposals.
Dell Ave./Camden Ave.
In conjunction with new development in Area 5, safety improvements to the on and off-
ramps from San Tomas Expressway to Dell Avenue should be evaluated. Consideration
should be given to abandonment of the existing road linking Dell Avenue to Camden
Avenue and construction of an extension of Dell Avenue easterly to Camden Avenue.
Landscaping
Street Tree Plan
The City shall develop a specific street tree plan for the SOCA area, which identifies the
tree species that will be required along streets in the area. The City shall also develop a
streetscape standard for Railway Avenue, including plant materials, pedestrian walks,
pedestrian lighting and street furniture.
Views from Highway 17 and the Creek Trail
Landscaping shall be located to screen and filter views of buildings. Tree groves shall be
provided along the eastern edge of Areas 2 and 3 to screen projects as viewed from
Highway 17 and the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Project Tree Types
Projects shall incorporate a mix of evergreen and deciduous tree types to provide tree
screening throughout the year.
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Fencing along Los Gatos Creek
Solid fencing is strongly discouraged along the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Applicants are
encourage to use landscaping to define project boundaries along the Creek Trail frontage
rather than fencing.
Naturalized Plant Materials
Naturalized plant species are encouraged immediately adjacent to the creek trail.
Public Improvements
Area Wide Improvements
Project applicants shall be required to participate in SOCA area-wide improvements, as
specified in conditions of approval.
Light Rail Transit
Light rail transit is strongly encouraged on the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
including resident-serving light rail stations.
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San Tomas Area Neighborhood
Plan (STANP)
The San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan is located on the southwest portion of Campbell.
City of Campbell
Community Development and Public Works Departments
SAN TOMAS AREA
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
Adopted by Resolution No. 8574
Effective December 16, 1993
Amended by Resolution No. 9633
Effective January 18, 2000Amended by Resolution No. 12520
Effective November 5, 2019
Amended by Resolution No. 12868
Effective August 2, 2022
Campbell City Hall
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
408.866.2140
www.ci.campbell.ca.us
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council-1993 City Council-2000
Barbara Conant, Mayor Jane P. Kennedy, Mayor
Jeanette Watson, Vice-Mayor Matthew Dean
John Ashworth Robert Dougherty
Donald Burr Dan Furtado
Robert Dougherty Jeanette Watson
Planning Commission-1993 Planning Commission-2000
I. Bud Alne, Chairperson Elizabeth Gibbons, Chairperson
Lee Akridge Mel Lindstrom, Vice Chairperson
Mel Lindstrom Tom Francois
Jane Meyer-Kennedy Joe Hernandez
Jay Perrine Bradway Jones
Susan Kearns
Dennis Lowe
San Tomas Study Task Force-1993
Patty Heintz Karl Lucas
Pat McCullough Susanne Waher
Jim Mackay Rich Taborek
Dawn Vadbunker Pam Warren
John Ashworth Donald Burr
I. Bud Alne Jane Meyer-Kennedy
City Staff - 1993 City Staff - 2000
Campbell Community Development Department : Campbell Community Development Department :
Steven Piasecki, AICP, Community Dev. Director Steven Piasecki, AICP, Comm.Dev. Director (former)
Randal Tsuda, AICP, Senior Planner Sharon Fierro, Interim Comm. Dev. Director
Curtis Banks, AICP, Project Manager-1993 Katrina Rice Schmidt, AICP, Project Planner
Campbell Public Works Department: Campbell Public Works Department:
Robert Kass, Public Works Director Robert Kass, Public Works Director
Bill Helms, Land Development Manager Bill Helms, Land Development Manager
Joan Bollier, P.E., City Engineer Michelle Quinney, P.E., City Engineer
Michelle Quinney, P.E., City Engineer Matthew Jue, P.E., Acting Traffic Engineer
Gary Kruger, P.E., Traffic Engineer Derek Gade, P.E., Assistant Engineer
Consultants
Mark R. Srebnik, Architect, AIA, Design Criteria
Saw Yu Wai, Transportation Graphics
Jeff Berberich, Land Use Graphics
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 1
LAND USE ISSUES........................................................................................................ 4
GOAL STATEMENT......................................................................................... 4
OBJECTIVES...................................................................................................... 4
LAND USE POLICIES....................................................................................... 4
Relationship to Municipal Code.............................................................. 4
Setbacks................................................................................................... 4
Front Yard Setbacks.................................................................... 4
Side Yard Setbacks...................................................................... 5
Rear Yard Setbacks..................................................................... 6
Building Coverage/Floor Area Ratio...................................................... 6
Exceptions for Legal Non-Conforming Lots........................................... 7
Extensions along Existing Building Lines.............................................. 8
Maximum Building Height..................................................................... 8
Minimum Lot Width............................................................................... 9
Front Yard Paving................................................................................... 9
Accessory Buildings............................................................................... 9
Landscaping............................................................................................ 10
Site and Architectural Review................................................................ 10
General Plan/Zoning Amendments........................................................ 16
Planned Development Zones.................................................................. 17
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES....................................................................................... 20
GOAL STATEMENT......................................................................................... 20
OBJECTIVES..................................................................................................... 20
TRANSPORTATION POLICIES...................................................................... 20
Truck Routes 20
Street Design Standards Implementation Policies.................................. 20
New Streets................................................................................. 20
Existing Streets........................................................................... 21
Deferred Improvement Agreements............................................ 21
Removal of Existing Improvements............................................ 21
Return Excess Right-Of-Way...................................................... 21
Existing Deferred Street Improvements...................................... 21
Exceptions................................................................................... 21
APPENDICES:
A - SAN TOMAS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN
B - STREETS LISTED BY TYPE OF IMPROVEMENTS
San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan is to provide a coherent framework for
development in the San Tomas Area. This document establishes land use and transportation policies
for use in the San Tomas Area. The Plan serves several purposes. Most importantly it establishes
specific policies to preserve the unique character of the San Tomas Area and enhance the quality of
life for its residents. In addition, the Plan serves as an educational resource to guide building or
remodeling in the San Tomas Area.
The San Tomas Area is a residential neighborhood equaling approximately 1-1/2 square miles located in the
southwest portion of the City. The area is unique in that it retains a more informal character than other parts
of Campbell, in part due to the large, often irregular lots and to the lack of standard curbs, gutters and
sidewalks along its streets.
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Since 1980, the City recognized the San Tomas Area as unique in terms of its rural character and has
maintained a policy of:
1. Maintaining the area as low-density residential
2. Encouraging larger-than-minimum lot sizes
3. Encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs, greenery and other landscaping materials in new
developments.
4. Preserving existing trees and shrubs
5. Considering alternate street improvements in appropriate areas
In 1991, the Campbell City Council authorized the San Tomas Study to review land use and transportation
policies for the San Tomas Area. The Study responded to concerns raised by residents of the San Tomas
Area over recent projects considered out of character with the area and concerns about increasing traffic in
the neighborhood. The San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan is the result of the San Tomas Study.
The Plan was developed after extensive public participation. Approximately 30 meetings were held
in the nine month period between January 1993 and September 1993. The land use and transportation
policies contained in the Plan were developed by residents of the San Tomas Area and City
representatives through a series of neighborhood workshops.
The San Tomas Study began in January 1993 with a kick-off meeting which all residents and property
owners of the San Tomas Area were invited to attend. At the kick-off meeting, the San Tomas Area
was divided into four neighborhoods. Residents in each area selected seven representatives to serve
on a neighborhood work group.
Work group members represented their neighborhood in meetings with staff to develop goals and
suggested policies for their neighborhood. Meetings were held with residents in each neighborhood
to allow them an opportunity to comment on the recommendations made by their neighborhood work
group.
The goals developed by each neighborhood work group were then forwarded to the San Tomas Study
Task Force which reconciled the various neighborhood policies and drafted the San Tomas
Neighborhood Plan. The Task Force was comprised of the following representatives:
•Two members from each neighborhood work group
•Two members of the City Council
•Two members of the Planning Commission
•The City’s Architectural Advisor
San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
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San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
Upon completion of the draft plan, the San Tomas Task Force held an area-wide meeting where the plan
was presented and discussed. Based on input from the area-wide meeting, the plan was modified and sent
to the Planning Commission and City Council for public hearings.
In addition to extensive public participation, the Plan is noteworthy because it is Campbell’s first neighborhood
plan. The Plan recognizes the unique qualities of the San Tomas Area and serves as a blueprint for the
concrete steps to be taken to preserve the neighborhood. As such, the San Tomas Area Neighborhood
Plan may serve as model for other areas of the City.
In 1998, the City Council authorized a limited review of the San Tomas Plan focusing on street standards and
minor additions to existing single family homes. Staff held several community meetings and surveyed residents
regarding the two issues. The amendments where then scheduled for public hearings before the Planning
Commission and City Council in late 1999 and early 2000.
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LAND USE ISSUES
Goal Statement
These policies are intended to preserve the unique qualities of the San Tomas Area. New development
and additions should respect and enhance the best aspects of the area. The San Tomas Area will remain a
primarily low-density single family residential area.
Objectives
1. Ensure that the size of homes are in proportion to lot size.
2. New developments and additions to existing homes should be integrated with homes in the
surrounding area.
3. Ensure that projects in planned developments zones are compatible with the surrounding
area.
4. Use landscaping to enhance the rural characteristics of the area.
5. Establish criteria to determine larger than minimum lot size.
Land Use Policies
A.Relationship to Municipal Code
Development standards stated in Title 21 of the Campbell Municipal Code that are not specified in
this section shall remain applicable. In the case of conflict between the San Tomas Neighborhood
Plan and Title 21 of the Campbell Municipal Code, the standards contained herein shall prevail.
B.Setbacks
1.Front Yard Setbacks
The minimum front yard setback shall be shown on Page 5.
Exceptions:
a.The entrance to a garage or carport shall be no closer than 25’ to any public right-
of-way.
b.A minimum street side yard setback of 12’ shall be provided on corner lots.
San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
A-1. Two-Unit Housing Developments and Urban Lot Splits
Two-Unit Housing Developments and Urban Lot Splits shall be permitted in accordance with
Chapter 21.25 and Chapter 20.14 of the Campbell Municipal Code, respectively, which shall
prevail over any provision to the contrary contained within the San Tomas Neighborhood Plan.
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San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
Zoning District Setback
R-1-6 20’
R-1-8 20’
R-1-9 20’
R-1-10 25’
R-1-16 25’
2.Side Yard Setbacks
Zoning District Setback
R-1-6 The greater of five feet, or one-half the height of the
building wall adjacent to the property line.
R-1-8,9,10,16 a. At least one side yard shall be the greater
of 10’ or sixty percent of the height of the
building wall adjacent to the property line.
b. The other side yard shall be the greater of
eight feet or sixty percent of the height of
the building wall adjacent to the property
line.
c. The side yard setbacks for legally created
lots with a lot width less than 60’ shall be
the greater of five five or one-half the height
of the building wall adjacent to the property
line.
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San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
3.Rear Yard Setbacks
Zoning District Setback
R-1-6 a. 20’
b. 10’ where the useable rear yard area = 20
x Lot width. (For the purposes of this
section, the useable rear yard area shall be
defined as that area bounded by the rear
building lines extended to the side lot lines
and rear property line.)
R-1-8 20’
R-1-9 25’
R-1-10 25’
R-1-16 25’
C. Building Coverage/Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
The maximum building coverage and FAR for a residential building with all its accessory buildings
including private garages and carports shall be as shown below. The floor area contained within a
basement with a ceiling height less than 2- feet above existing natural grade, is exempt from the FAR
requirement.
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San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan
Building coverage and FAR calculations shall be of the net lot area, excluding private streets,
common areas or the stem of flag lots:
Zoning Building Floor
District Coverage Area
Ratio
R-1-6 40% .45
R-1-8 35% .45
R-1-9 35% .45
R-1-10 35% .45
R-1-16 35% .45
Additions in excess of .45 FAR maybe added
to existing single family homes when the fol-
lowing criteria are met:
1. The total building area does not exceed a
.50 FAR
2. The home has been finaled for occupancy
for at least one year
3. The property owner applies for site and architectural approval
4. The Planning Commission provides notice in accordance with the Municipal Code
5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings and approves the addition:
a. the addition is a simple extension along existing building lines
b. it complies with the STANP design guidelines
c. it is compatible with the architecture of the existing home and the adjacent neighborhood
6. The lot area is less than 8,000 square feet.
7. A property with a net lot area of 8,000 to 8,999 square feet may add to an existing home,
as long as the sum of all floor area of the home does not exceed 4,000 square feet regardless
of the FAR.
D. Exceptions for Legal Non-Conforming Lots
1. The property owner of a legally created lot that does not meet the minimum lot size
requirement for the district in which it is located (e.g. a 6,000 square foot lot located
in an R-1-10 zoning district) is permitted an exception, as provided below, to the side
and rear setbacks and lot coverage requirements.
2. The side and rear setbacks and lot coverage requirements for legal nonconforming
lots shall be based on the standards of the zoning district in which the lot would be
conforming (e.g. the setback and lot coverage requirement for a 6,000 square foot lot
in an R-1-10 zoning district would be based on the standards for the R-1-6 zoning
district.)
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E. Extension Along Existing Building Lines
Additions to legally existing structures may be extended along the first floor of existing building lines
even when the existing first floor setbacks do not meet the setback requirements for the San Tomas
Area.
1. Extensions only apply to first story additions that are not detrimental to the public health,
safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood (e.g. an addition
in the front yard area along an existing building wall may not be placed in a manner that
impairs pedestrian or vehicular safety.)
2. The extension may maintain existing setbacks but shall not further encroach into any required
setback area.
3. All second story additions must comply with the standards for the San Tomas Area.
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F. Maximum Building Height
The maximum height of a building shall be 28 and shall not exceed 2-1/2 stories measured from
the adjacent natural grade.
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G. Minimum Lot Width
1. The minimum width of all newly created parcels, except parcels on cul-de-sac bulbs, shall
be as follows:
Zoning District Minimum Lot Width
R-1-6 60’
R-1-8 70’
R-1-9 70’
R-1-10 80’
R-1-16 80’
2. The minimum lot width for all newly created parcels on the bulb of a cul-de-sac shall be 60
feet.
H. Front Yard Paving
A minimum of 50% of the required front yard setback area must remain unpaved. Increases in the
amount of allowable paving may be approved by the Community Development Director if necessary
to provide safe ingress and egress from the site.
I. Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings and detached private garages and
carports, not exceeding one story nor 14 feet in height
may be allowed as follows:
1. Setbacks for accessory buildings, including private
garages and carports shall be five feet for buildings
with a wall height of eight feet or less. The height
may be increased by one foot for each additional
1-1/2 feet of setback up to a minimum of 14’, as
described in the table below.
Wall Height Setback
8’ to 9’ 5.0’
9’ to 10’ 6.5’
10’ to 11’ 8.0’
11’ to 12’ 9.5’
12’ to 13’ 11.0’
13’ to 14’ 12.5’
14’ 14.0’
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2. Other than the standards specified in this Section, accessory buildings shall be developed in
accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21.08.020.D of theCampbell Municipal
Code.
J.Landscaping
1.All new developments shall be required to provide a minimum of one tree per 2,000 square
feet of net lot area. Existing trees within the net lot area shall be included in the total. All new
trees shall be planted within the net lot area.
2.All new development shall comply with the Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines, as adopted
by the City Council, for retention of existing plant materials.
K.Site and Architectural Review
1.Construction of a building or structure on an undeveloped lot in an R-1-8, R-1-9, R-1-10
and R-1-16 Zoning District shall be permitted only after the project receives site and
architectural approval by the Planning Commission. The requirements for site and architectural
approval are set forth in Chapter 21.42 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
2.Construction of a building or structure on an undeveloped lot in an R-1-6 Zoning District
and additions to existing structures in all single family residential zoning districts shall be
permitted only after the project receives site and architectural approval by the Community
Development Director, except additions to single family homes that exceed .45 FAR. Additions
to single family homes in excess of a .45 FAR but are less than a .50 FAR require Site and
Architectural approval by the Planning Commission.
3.All applications for new development shall include photographs of the subject site and
properties on both sides of the street.
4.The following design criteria shall be used by applicants, City staff, the Planning Commission
and the City Council to evaluate proposed new developments and additions to existing
developments in the San Tomas Area.
Intent
The San Tomas Area has a distinct character from the rest of Campbell. The criteria contained
in this section have been developed to protect and reinforce the desirable characteristics of
I-a. Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 21.23 of
the Campbell Municipal Code, which shall prevail over any provision to the contrary contained within the San Tomas Neighborhood Plan.
this area. The criteria are intended to provide guidance to applicants and consistency in design
review.
The criteria apply basic design principles which are general in nature and reflect the major
concerns of neighborhood compatibility and site planning, including the relationship of a home
to its neighbors. In an existing neighborhood, such as the San Tomas Area, new development
and additions to existing homes should have their own design integrity while incorporating
some design elements and materials found in the neighborhood. These criteria are not in-
tended to prescribe a specific style or design.
Compatibility
1. New homes and additions to existing homes should incorporate representative archi-
tectural features of homes in the San Tomas Area such as, shape, form, roof pitch, and
materials. Architectural design features historically found in the San Tomas Area are
described below. New projects should avoid abrupt changes that result from intro-
ducing radically different designs or sizes of structures.
Some projects have utilized design features that are not commonly found in the area
and are out of scale with surrounding homes. Special care must be used when intro-
ducing design features not commonly found in the area to ensure they are architectur-
ally compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Architectural features historically found in the San Tomas Area include the following:
•Simple rectangular shaped forms
•Simple rooflines: gabled or hipped
•Shallow window fenestration
•Visually light roof materials (composition, shingles)
•Wood siding or stucco exteriors
•One or two car garages (detached and attached)
Features not commonly found in the area include:
•Complex shapes
•Complex rooflines
•Tall two story entry ways or heavy columns
•Complex window fenestration
•Stucco with heavy moldings
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2. Use exterior materials compatible with homes in the San Tomas Area.
3. New homes and additions to existing homes should not be “walled-off” from
adjacent homes as viewed from the street.
4. Front yard landscape similar to the adjacent home is encouraged.
Scale & Mass
Building scale refers to the proportional relationship of a structure in relation to objects
next to it, such as other buildings or people. Building mass is the size of a structure.
1. The perceived scale and mass of new homes should be compatible with homes in
the surrounding area. Minimize the use of design features that accentuates the size
of new houses so that they do not appear significantly larger than the adjacent homes.
This can be accomplished by minimizing the use of two story vertical deisgn elements
such as turrets and two story entry ways, where possible, use one and a half story
designs with dormers or partial two story designs.
Not Desirable
Desirable
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2 The perceived scale and mass of a proposed addition to an existing home should be
of a similar shape and form as those in the original house. The perceived scale and
mass should also be compatible with homes in the surrounding area.
3. Architectural elements within the design of new homes and additions to existing
homes should be in proportion to the overall home design.
Surface Articulation (Changes within wall and roof planes)
1. The amount of wall and roof plane articulation should be similar to adjacent homes.
Most of the homes in the area have simple geometric shapes and forms. The homes
are usually comprised either of one or more rectangular shapes with gable or hipped
roofs or with intersecting pitched roofs.
2. Design of homes should avoid long unarticulated wall and roof planes especially, on
two story elevations.
a. Changes within the wall and roof planes can be accomplished when one of
the forms is setback several feet or when a gable end fronts the street, and
through the use of porches that run across the front of the house.
b. Changes within the wall and roof planes can also be accomplished through
the textural use of materials. This is seen in the use of horizontal wood lap
siding, wood trip around windows and doors and shingle textures on the
roofs.
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Building Orientation
1. New homes and additions to existing homes should be located on the lot in a
similar manner as adjacent homes within the current setback requirements.
2. Garages should not dominate the front facade. To limit the prominence of
garages, projects shall incorporate at lease one of the measures below. This
section shall apply to new garages and additions to existing garages.
a. Garages placed in front of the house should not exceed 50% of the
linear front elevation with the remainder of the elevation devoted to
living area or porch.
b. Garages exceeding 50% of the linear front elevation shall either:
(1) Recess the garage from the front wall of the house a minimum
of five feet.
(2) Provide an entry porch or trellis extending the front of the
face of the garage.
c. Orient the entry to the garage away fron the street.
d. Other similar features as approved by the Community Development
Director.
Exterior Design Variation
1. Exterior elevations should be significantly varied with a project. To accomplish
this:
a. No two idential elevations should be adjacent to one another nor
directly across the street from one another, including mirror image
elevations.
b. No more than 25% of the homes on a block should have the same
elevation.
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2. Significant varied exterior elevations means substantial changes in the shape, mass,
roofline, front entry treatment, window usage and materials that can be seen in the
designs.
Grading
Most of the homes in the San Tomas Area have pad heights close to natural grade. To avoid
accentuating the height of buildings and to ensure the privacy of existing adjacent homes,
grading should be limited to the minimum amount necessary to provide adequate drainage.
Privacy Impacts
1. Most privacy impacts are due to the number, placement and size of second floor
windows. To minimize adverse impacts on neighboring properties, carefully place
windows (by studying sightlines) to avoid privacy impacts on neighboring backyards.
Methods to accomplish this include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Use smaller windows to help minimize the perception of privacy invasion.
b. Place sills up as high as possible in conformance with building codes.
2. If large windows are desired, plant non-deciduous trees in the sightline corridor
to obscure views.
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3. Second floor decks oriented toward the side and rear yards can be a source of privacy
invasion to the backyards of adjacent homes. To avoid this:
a. Minimize the size of decks.
b. Use a solid wall instead of an open railing (especially towards the sideyards).
Integration of Additions with the Existing Home
1. Exterior materials of a proposed addition should match the existing home, unless the
entire exterior is being replaced to match the new addition.
2. Integrate second story additions into the overall design of the house in order to avoid
a “tacked on” appearance.
3. The design of the addition should be consistent with the original home. This means
that materials and architectural elements are used in a consistent manner. The design
of the home should also be visually compatible with the adjacent design.
4. The rooflines of the addition including roof slope should be consistent with the existing
house, unless a steeper slope is needed to accommodate a one and a half story design.
5. New windows should either match the style, material and color of the original windows
or the original windows should be replaced to match the ones used on the addition.
6. New window treatments should also be in keeping with the styles found in the adjacent
homes.
L. General Plan/Zoning Amendments
The criteria below should be applied to amendments to change the General Plan and/or the Zoning
Designation of parcel(s) in the San Tomas Area.
1. The proposed general plan and/or zoning designation should be at least equal to the predominate
general plan and/or zoning designation of parcels contiguous to, or directly across a public
right-of-way from the subject site.
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2. Notwithstanding the above, existing parcels that are designated for single family residential
develoment which are contiguous to other parcels designated for single family residential must
remain designated for single family residential.
3. With the exception of parcels directly abutting Winchester Boulevard, no General Plan
Amendment in the San Tomas Area should exceed the low-medium density classification of 6-
13 units per acre.
4. In situations where no general plan and/or zoning designation is predominant, the Planning
Commission and City Council shall determine the appropriate general plan and/or zoning
designation based upon land use factors specific to the subject site. The factors to be considered
include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Compatibility with adjoining land uses
•Privacy Impacts
•Traffic
•Noise
5. Notice of a public hearing for a General Plan and/or Zoning Amendment shall be as specified
in Chapter 21.78 of the Campbell Municipal Code. In addition, a notice containing the time,
place and general purpose of the hearing shall be placed at the project site at least 10 days
prior to the meeting.
M. Planned Development Zones
The standards below shall apply to Planned Development (PD) projects in the San Tomas Area:
Low Density Residential Projects (less than six units per acre)
1. Low density residential projects in PD zones shall conform with the standards for single family
development contained with this document and the Campbell Municipal Code, except that
private local access streets shall be permitted when there is a home owner’s association
established to maintain them.
2. In addition to the parking requirements for single family homes specified in Section 21.50.50
of Campbell Municipal Code, low density residential PD projects shall provide shared guest
parking totaling two spaces per unit. Spaces located in the driveways of the units shall not be
included as guest parking.
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3. The minimum lot size for low density residential projects in PD zones shall be at least equal to
the predominant minimum lot size requirement of parcels contiguous to, or directly across a
public right-of-way from the subject site.
a. In situations where no minimum lot size requirement is predominant, the Planning
Commission and City Council shall determine the appropriate minimum lot size based
upon land use factors specific to the subject site.
b. The minimum lot size shall not include the private local access street, common areas or
open space areas.
c. Common areas and open space areas are exempt from the minimum lot size
requirements.
Low-Medium Density Projects (6-13 units per acre)
1. Low-Medium density developments in PD zones shall be compatible with the existing
neighborhood. To integrate new projects with the neighborhood, low-medium density
developments should conform to the following criteria:
a. To the extent possible, the public street elevation of any unit or building group shall
foster the appearance of single family residential design. The width of the individual
units should be expressed architecturally on the exterior elevation.
b. Building design shall contain traditional single family architectural elements. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, defined entries, porches, projecting eaves
and overhangs. The intent of this criteria is to provide a single-family residential scale
and help reduce building mass.
c. The entry way of units adjacent to a public street shall be oriented to the public street
and should not be walled-off or inward oriented. The backs of units and privacy
fences should not face public streets.
d. The appearance of attached garages shall be minimized by incorporating the measures
listed below, or other similar measures as approved by the Community Development
Director:
(1) Limit garage doors to no more than 50% of the linear front elevation of a unit
or building group, with the remainder of the elevation devoted to living area or
porch.
(2) Garages which exceed 50% of the front elevation shall either:
•Provide an entry porch with a porch roof or trellis extending in front of
the face of the garage.
•Recess the garage from the front wall of the house a minimum of five
feet.
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2. The maximum height for a low-medium density development shall be 28 feet and not exceed
2-1/2 stories.
3. Buildings shall be setback 15’ from the property line of adjacent parcels and the public right-
of-way, except that garages or carports shall be 25’ from any public right-of-way.
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TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Goal Statement
The City should manage and develop the transportation system in the area to retain the rural character while
providing for adequate traffic, pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety. For local streets it is undesirable
to introduce urban street standards in those neighborhoods that have remained rural.
Objectives
1. Maintain the rural appearance of the local streets in the San Tomas Area.
2. Take the minimum amount of right-of-way and provide only the minimum street widths necessary to
maintain appropriate traffic function and safety.
3. Match the actual use of streets with their functional classification and also provide for a more uniform
physical appearance along all streets.
4. Traffic through the area should be discouraged and routed via Winchester Boulevard, Pollard Road,
Quito Road and Campbell Avenue.
Transportation Policies
A. Truck Routes
Truck routes in the San Tomas Area should be restricted to arterial routes and only those collectors
where the predominant abutting land uses are commercial and industrial. This means that only Pollard
Road and Winchester Boulevard are truck routes within the San Tomas Area and the Campbell Municipal
Code should be changed accordingly.
B. Street Design Standard Implementation Policies
1.New Streets
All newly created streets shall be designed and built according to the San Tomas Public
Improvement Plan and the corresponding City Standard details. New streets shall be improved
with rolled curbs for improved drainage.
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2.Existing Streets
Existing streets are required to be improved consistent with the San Tomas Street Improvement
Plan (attached).
a. Any proposed new development located on those streets identified for street
improvements would be required to dedicate right-of-way to the predominant
dimension and construct the street to the predominant street width,
install curb, gutters, sidewalks and street lights, as necessary.
3.Deferred Improvement Agreements
Deferred improvement agreements may be taken in lieu of installation of street improvements
in the San Tomas Area, as determined by the City Engineer.
4.Removal of Existing Improvements
Property owners may apply for an encroachment permit to remove existing improvements that
are not required under the San Tomas Street Improvement Plan. The property owner shall
remove these improvements at their cost.
5.Return of Excess Right-of-Way
Property owners may request that any right-of-way no longer necessary under this policy be
reverted to the property owner. The City’s current procedures for vacation of excess right-of-
way will apply.
6.Existing Deferred Street Improvement Agreements
Previous practice has created a number of secured improvement agreements for properties
which under the current San Tomas Policy will no longer be required. A notice of fulfillment of
the agreement will be recorded and the securities returned.
7.Exceptions
All exceptions to the policies contained in this document shall be subject to review and approval
by the City Council.
Appendix A
San Tomas Public Improvement Plan
Appendix B
Streets Listed by Type of Improvements
DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN &
STANDARDS
Prepared by:
City of Campbell Redevelopment Agency
City of Campbell Community Development Department
City of Campbell Public Works Department
Adopted: October 3, 2006
Amended: February 18, 2020
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Council
Jeanette Watson, Mayor
Daniel E. Furtado, Vice Mayor
Donald R. Burr
Joseph D. Hernandez
Jane P. Kennedy
Planning Commission
Bob Alerete, Chair
Michael Rocha, Vice Chair
George P. Doorley
Mark A. Ebner
Tom Francois
Elizabeth Gibbons
Robert A. Roseberry
Campbell Redevelopment Agency
Kirk Heinrichs, AICP, Redevelopment Manager
Francine Principe, Redevelopment Coordinator
Campbell Community Development Department
Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director
Jackie C. Young Lind, AICP, Senior Planner
Melinda M. Denis, Planner I
Shaun Lacey, Planning Intern
Jennifer Gau, Planning Intern
Campbell Public Works Department
Robert Kass, Public Works Director
Matthew Jue, Traffic Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background 4
Study Area Boundary Map 5
Introduction 6
Vision 8
Central Business District Map 9
Goals, Policies & Strategies 10
Land Use 10
Design Guidelines 16
Circulation, Parking & Transportation 20
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BACKGROUND
The Downtown is the birth place of Campbell. Established in the late 1800’s as an
agricultural community, Campbell was one of the largest processed fruit exporters in the
country. The City incorporated in 1952, and by that time the Downtown was firmly
established as the commercial, civic and cultural center of the City. Since the 1970’s,
the Downtown core has been defined as the area along East Campbell Avenue bound
by the loop streets, Civic Center Drive and Orchard City Drive. Historically, this stretch
of East Campbell Avenue, especially between Second Street and the light rail tracks,
has provided a full range of retail and commercial services and has been the heart of
the city. In the late 1960's and 1970's, the area declined in importance due to the
closure of the fruit packing plants and the rise of strip commercial developments along
Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue and Winchester Boulevard. The following years saw
suburban malls and suburban neighborhoods replace fruit orchards. Retail shopping
patterns changed throughout the Santa Clara Valley leading to the demise of the central
business district in traditional downtowns such as Campbell.
The Central Campbell Redevelopment Project Area was created in 1983 with the
primary goal of reestablishing the Downtown as the City’s vibrant core. One of the first
major steps in the redevelopment process was to develop a Downtown Revitalization
Plan. In 1988, the Campbell Downtown Development Plan was completed as a result of
one and a half years of study and discussion of various planning and revitalization
issues. The Downtown Plan helped form policy as it relates to density, building form,
historic preservation, infrastructure and parking; and, direct the growth and development
of the Downtown.
In 1996, the Plan was updated to take into account changing conditions and a revised
vision for public parking, density and scale. Also, light rail was being planned for the
Downtown that would bring new opportunities. Since 1996, considerable progress has
been made in the redevelopment of the Downtown that includes new commercial
buildings, destination retail businesses and new restaurants. Blighted properties have
been redeveloped into new residential homes, mixed use development and a new public
parking structure. Gross sales generated in the Downtown has grown annually from
approximately $3 million in 1990, to over $26 million in 2006.
Moving forward, the City looks to build on that progress and help bring the Downtown
into the 21st century, while preserving its historic character, and working to position it in
the competitive marketplace that is Silicon Valley.
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Study Area Boundary Map
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this document is to provide a vision for Downtown Campbell and a
framework for the physical development, business development and preservation of the
Historic Downtown. Since the first Development Plan was adopted over 18 years ago, a
number of identified revitalization projects have been completed under the guidance of
the Redevelopment Agency and the City. These major projects include:
Underground Utilities: The undergrounding of utilities on East Campbell Avenue;
Streetscape Improvements: The construction of a $2.5 million streetscape
improvement project which enhanced the Downtown with attractive landscaping,
hardscape, lighting and traffic improvements;
Ainsley House Relocation: The relocation of the historical Ainsley House to the Civic
Center Compels to serve as a community focal point;
Ainsley House, Built 1925
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Traffic Enhancements: The conversion of East Campbell Avenue from one-way to
two-way traffic to enhance retail accessibility;
Public Parking: The addition of a 300 space parking structure and the addition of 100
parking spaces on the loop streets;
Light Rail: Light rail connecting Downtown Campbell with Downtown San Jose and
beyond;
Downtown Campbell Light Rail Station
Mixed Use: The construction of a 50,000 square foot mixed use retail/residential
project; and,
Storefront Improvement Program: A storefront improvement program that has
leveraged $150,000 to achieve approximately $500,000 worth of improvements to
create attractive storefronts and restaurants.
This Plan Update looks to position the Downtown for success in the 21st Century, and to
enhance its role as a community gathering place and the heart of the City.
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........VISION
The vision for Downtown Campbell is to continue to reinforce its place as the center for
community activity, cultural and civic events, and as a vibrant central business district.
It is intended that the Downtown be an active, walkable central business district that
attracts local residents and visitors to experience a variety of retail businesses and
restaurants. The ground level along East Campbell Avenue is slated for retail and
restaurant to provide a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented streetscape.
The Downtown is distinguished from other commercial districts by its scale, density,
continuous pedestrian-oriented retail frontage, and the historic character. The new light
rail connection from Campbell to San Jose and beyond presents opportunities to grow
the Downtown with mixed use development that incorporates residential built close to
commercial and transportation services. Having residential in the Downtown area is an
essential ingredient to balancing day time and night time activities that support a thriving
and vibrant central business district.
New development in the Downtown should look to take advantage of opportunities to
create viable retail and/or mixed use buildings that contribute to the context and scale of
the Downtown, while maintaining its small town scale. Architectural styles should
complement the traditional context of the Downtown and avoid contemporary designs
that may be more appropriate in larger urban centers.
Downtown Campbell is unique because of its small town, historic character. Furthering
its growth while keeping its heritage intact will be accomplished through partnership
between the City and its stakeholders. By implementing the Goals, Policies and
Strategies outlined in this Plan, Downtown Campbell will continue to flourish as a vital
and successful central business district.
Country Women’s Club Building, Built 1923
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Central Business District Map
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GOALS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
LAND USE
Economic
Goal LU-1: To continue the development and revitalization of the Downtown area in a
manner that positions it as a viable, self-sustaining commercial district in
the competitive market place of Silicon Valley.
Policy LU-1.1: Development Potential: To maximize the development potential of property within the C-3 zone, particularly ground
floor retail, restaurants, and other pedestrian oriented uses.
Strategy LU-1.1a: Encourage the development and redevelopment of property in the C-3 zone by developing land use strategies and incentives that create attractive,
functional ground floor retail, restaurant, and
pedestrian oriented space along Campbell Avenue.
Strategy LU-1.1b Require new or converted retail space to include tall
ceilings and expansive storefront windows to provide
the appropriate setting for displaying and marketing
retail merchandise.
175 – 201 East Campbell Avenue ~ Mixed Use Building, 2006 Under Construction
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Goal LU-2: Work to develop and promote a variety of retail businesses and and pedestrian oriented businesses and diversification of eating establishments that will help create a unique destination and identity for Downtown.
Policy LU-2.1: Ground Level Commercial: Develop and maintain the ground
floor space along East Campbell Avenue between Third Street and the light rail tracks as a distinctive retail, restaurant, and pedestrian oriented experience with ground floor uses that are diverse and interesting and contribute strongly to a distinctive and unique downtown environment.
Strategy LU-2.1a: Restrict the use of ground floor commercial space
La Pizzeria Outdoor Seating Garofalo’s Window Display
Cultural
Goal LU-3: To promote the Downtown as the civic and cultural center of activity for
the community.
Policy LU-3.1: Public Events: Foster civic and community activities.
Strategy LU3.1a: Continue to plan and encourage civic and community
activities such as the Farmer’s Market, Boogie on the
Bayou, the Oktoberfest and the Carol of Lights in the
Downtown so as to engage the community, promote
interaction and fellowship, and reinforce the
Downtown as the civic and cultural center for the
community.
along East Campbell Avenue to retail, restaurant,
and other pedestrian oriented uses.
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Sunday Farmer’s Market
Policy LU-3.2: Public Spaces: Provide attractive public gathering areas and
spaces that are comfortable and desirable for the public to
relax, interact and experience the Downtown.
Strategy LU-3.2a: Maintain and enhance the public spaces Downtown,
including Ainsley Park and Hyde Park, in a manner
that encourages public use and activity.
Historic Style Outdoor Furnishings Ainsley Park, Public Art
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Historic Design
Goal LU-4: To promote and assist the restoration and protection of the historic
character and elements that embodies the Downtown and characterizes it
as a unique place.
Policy LU-4.1: Downtown Character: Require new development to be
sensitive to the unique character that defines Downtown
Campbell.
Strategy LU-4.1a: The historic character of Downtown shall be
preserved through the protection and restoration of its
historic buildings and landmarks.
Strategy LU-4.1b: New development and construction shall be of the
highest quality and shall be sensitive and
representative of the traditional character and theme
that is depicted in the landmark buildings Downtown.
Commemorative Sidewalk Plaques
Farley Building, Built 1895
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Residential
Goal LU-5: To increase the residential presence Downtown to achieve an active "24
hour" downtown neighborhood.
Policy LU-5.1: Mixed Use Projects: Encourage property owners and
developers to consider residential mixed use projects where
appropriate, particularly east of the light rail tracks, to
facilitate housing adjacent to mass transit and to help create
a "24 hour" Downtown community.
125 East Campbell Avenue ~ 200 East Campbell Avenue ~
Mixed Use Building Downtown Nightlife
Physical Development
Goal LU-6: To promote and encourage development along the loop streets, and
beyond.
Policy LU-6.1: Expansion of Downtown: Facilitate and encourage the
evolution of the Downtown beyond the loop streets,
eastward to the Hwy 17 overpass and westward to the
Community Center, through public improvements, urban
design and land use patterns that connect, both visually and
physically this stretch of Campbell Avenue.
Strategy LU-6.1a: Expand the Downtown boundaries while maintaining a
scale that is in keeping with the "small town" image
identifiable in the community and create a comfortable
experience for the pedestrian.
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Density
Goal LU-7: To attain development densities that are urban in nature and
representative of a traditional Downtown but remain in scale with the small
town character and historic nature of the Downtown.
Policy LU-7.1: Urban/Small Town Densities: Downtown development
should achieve densities and development patterns
consistent with urban centers and central businesses
districts, while maintaining a small town scale.
Strategy LU-7.1a: Maximum FAR shall be 1.25 unless findings are made
by the Planning Commission that would allow an FAR
up to 1.50.
Strategy LU-7.1b: Maximum building height shall not exceed 45 feet.
Strategy LU-7.1c: New buildings shall be in context with the height and
scale of adjacent buildings.
Strategy LU-7.1d: New buildings shall maintain similar horizontal and
vertical proportions with adjacent facades.
368 East Campbell Avenue
Downtown Development Plan Page 16
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Goal D-1: To unify the architectural character of Downtown creating a "main street"
appearance while allowing design flexibility and individual expression
within the context of a design pallet which creates a distinctive urban
streetscape and an interesting pedestrian experience.
Policy D-1.1: Building Orientation and Layout: New development and
major rehabilitation projects shall orient buildings on the
street to create a continuous development pattern geared to
the pedestrian.
Strategy D-1.1a: Buildings facing East Campbell Avenue shall be
designed to maintain a consistent development
pattern that promotes retail activity and an active
pedestrian oriented environment.
Strategy D-1.1b: Entries to retail and service commercial uses shall be
encouraged along pedestrian walkways.
Strategy D-1.1c: Large buildings may be divided into multiple store
fronts or similarly scaled elements to complement the
existing small property divisions.
Strategy D-1.1d: Multi-story building facades on Campbell Avenue are
encouraged to increase the intensity of activity, and to
define and add visual interest to the street.
Policy D-1.2: Building Articulation: Given the unique character of the
Downtown district, new development and major rehabilitation
projects shall incorporate the traditional architectural style,
articulation and details that reflect the City’s history and
promote its future.
Strategy D-1.2a: Building elements which add scale and interest such
as second-story bay windows, parapets, and
cornices, are encouraged.
Strategy D-1.2b: Stucco, brick, tile and stone shall be the primary
building materials on facades in the Downtown. Using
a mix of these materials is recommended.
Strategy D-1.2c: A coordinated color scheme shall be developed for
each new building or facade.
Strategy D-1.2d: Fabric awnings over windows and entries are
encouraged.
Downtown Development Plan Page 17
Strategy D-1.2e: Large areas of blank walls without fenestration or
other scale articulation facing pedestrian walkways
shall be discouraged.
Window Detail ~Window Detail~
County Women’s Club Building Bank of Campbell, Second Building
Ground-Level
Goal D-2: To create an attractive and pedestrian-oriented ground-level in the
Downtown.
Policy D-2.1: Ground-Level Design Features: The Ground-Level in the
Downtown shall include design features, such as consistent
streetscape patterns, outdoor areas, display windows, and
building articulation, which is attractive and pedestrian-
oriented.
Strategy D-2.1a: Buildings facing East Campbell Avenue shall be
designed to maintain a consistent development
pattern that promotes retail activity and an active
pedestrian-oriented environment. Recessed buildings,
particularly on corner lots, may be allowed to provide
for outdoor dining, public areas or design excellence
determined to contribute to the overall benefit of the
Downtown.
Downtown Development Plan Page 18
Strategy D-2.1b: Creative and attractive display windows shall be
encouraged on the ground floor to enliven the
pedestrian street environment.
Strategy D-2.1c: Open air dining areas shall be encouraged at street
level facing onto East Campbell Avenue.
Strategy D-2.1d: Finished floor level elevation of commercial buildings
should not exceed one foot above sidewalk level to
assure a retail storefront that is functional and
maximizes visibility to the pedestrian.
Strategy D-2.1e: Office uses along Campbell Avenue shall provide
elements of visual interest along the street. Covered
windows or shaded windows shall not be allowed,
particularly on the ground floor.
Strategy D-2.1f: Attention to detail should be given to elevations that
include a mix of finishing materials, façade
ornamentation, lighting, flower boxes and storefront
articulation that reinforces the attention given to the
pedestrian.
267 East Campbell Avenue ~
Outdoor Seating Areas
Sign Design
Goal D-3: To develop a creative and attractive sign environment which allows for
individual business identification within a cohesive framework that
identifies the Downtown as a distinct district.
Downtown Development Plan Page 19
Policy D-3.1: Signs: Require quality sign design.
Strategy D-3.1a: Consider increasing the existing two foot allowance
for the encroachment of awnings and projecting signs
into the public right-of-way along Campbell Avenue.
Strategy D-3.1b: Develop special Downtown Design Guidelines for
signs.
Municipal Lamp Post Banner Multi-Tenant Coordinated Sign Program
Historic
Goal D-4: To retain and reinforce the historic context of the Downtown and build on
the established framework that is characterized by its established historic
landmarks.
Policy D-4.1: Historic Preservation and Redevelopment Compatibility: The
small town character of Downtown Campbell shall be
maintained by encouraging the preservation of important
historic resources, promoting the improvement of existing
properties and businesses, and encouraging new
development compatible in design with existing and newly-
approved development.
Strategy D-4.1a: Meet with developers and architects early in the
design process to provide them with clear direction
regarding the context of traditional architectural styles
in the Downtown.
Downtown Development Plan Page 20
CIRCULATION, PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation
Goal CPT-1: To improve vehicular and pedestrian circulation in the Downtown.
Policy CPT-1.1: Circulation Improvements: Circulation improvements shall be
considered to enhance the perception of the Downtown
beyond the loop streets.
Strategy CPT-1.1a: Evaluate the east entrance into the Downtown core to
determine an alignment that facilitates traffic more
efficiently into the Downtown via Campbell Avenue
rather than traverse around the current layout that
moves traffic around the Downtown via Civic Center
Drive.
Strategy CPT-1.1b: Expand the boundaries of the Downtown beyond the
loop streets through vehicular and pedestrian
circulation.
Strategy CPT-1.1c: Improve pedestrian circulation along the stretch of
East Campbell Avenue from the railroad tracks to
Fourth Street, particularly on the east end of the
Downtown core.
Strategy CPT-1.1d: Pedestrian connections shall be enhanced between
the downtown and the Community Center on the west
and the Los Gatos Creek Trail/Pruneyard Shopping
Center on the east.
Policy CPT-1.2: Vehicular/Pedestrian Interface: Employ methods to decrease
vehicular speeds along the loop streets and provide a
pedestrian environment and downtown feel.
Strategy CPT-1.2a: Discourage new curb cuts and access drives on East
Campbell Avenue between the light rail tracks and
Third Street. With new development, existing curb
cuts shall be reviewed with the intention of looking at
alternative access points over time in order to provide
comfortable pedestrian movement between shops
and buildings.
Downtown Development Plan Page 21
Gateways
Goal CPT-2: To create attractive Gateways into the Downtown.
Policy CPT-2.1: Gateway Design: Develop and implement plans for the
Downtown Gateways.
Strategy CPT-2.1a: The Salmar/Harrison Avenue entrance into Downtown
from the north shall be enhanced with streetscape
improvements including curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
light fixtures and appropriate street trees and
landscaping.
Strategy CPT-2.1b: A plan line shall be adopted establishing a
streetscape improvement plan along East Campbell
Avenue between Highway 17 overpass and the light
rail tracks to provide an attractive entrance to the
Downtown from the east and make the area more
pedestrian friendly.
Strategy CPT-2.1c: Traffic design improvements shall be considered
along East Campbell Avenue between Winchester
Boulevard and Fourth Street that would provide on-
street parking on the south side of East Campbell
Avenue and distinguish the area as an entry into the
Downtown from the west.
West Entrance Downtown Gateway Sign
Downtown Development Plan Page 22
Parking
Goal CPT-3: To provide adequate and accessible parking in the Downtown.
Policy CPT-3.1: Adequate Parking: Encourage the joint utilization of parking.
Strategy CPT-3.1a: Establish a policy for eligible developers or new
business to pay a parking in-lieu fee to be deposited
into a fund to develop new public parking.
Strategy CPT-3.1b: Develop a plan with the property/business owners to
develop a parking management plan to maximize the
use of existing parking. This may include the
following:
•Encouraging business owners to have
employees to park in long term parking
spaces leaving the short term, and by
definition, the more convenient parking
spaces for customers.
•Continue to work with property owners
to promote and facilitate the provision of
shared parking facilities.
Policy CPT-3.2: Accessible Parking: Provide accessible parking in the
Downtown.
Strategy CPT-3.2a: Maintain existing mid-block parking. New
development and major additions to existing
development shall provide access to mid-block
parking where possible.
Strategy CPT-3.2b: Parking facilities or vehicular access to parking
facilities from East Campbell Avenue should be
avoided when possible and discouraged with new
development.
Second Street Parking Garage
Downtown Development Plan Page 23
Transportation
Goal CPT-4: Reduce parking demand in the Downtown.
Policy CPT-4.1: Light Rail: Encourage the use of light rail and other mass
transit alternatives, as well as bicycles to reduce parking
demand.
Strategy CPT-4.1a: Encourage the use of light rail as a means of
marketing the Downtown.
Strategy CPT-4.1b: Consider modifying parking regulations for the C-3
Zone.
Strategy CPT-4.1c: Work with the VTA to encourage the use of light rail
for visitors, residents and workers into the Downtown.
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Streetscape Standards
STREETSCAPE .............................................................................................A2-2
IMAGE STREETS...........................................................................................A2-3
Hamilton Avenue.............................................................................................A2-4
Bascom Avenue................................................................................................A2-5
West Campbell Avenue....................................................................................A2-6
Winchester Boulevard......................................................................................A2-7
IMPLEMENTATION........................................................................................A2-8
Full Streetscape Treatment...............................................................................A2-8
Street Trees........................................................................................................A2-8
Exemptions........................................................................................................A2-8
Timing................................................................................................................A2-8
Cumulative Development..................................................................................A2-8
Definitions.........................................................................................................A2-8
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................A2-9
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................A2-9
PLANTING STANDARD ..............................................................................A2-10
Campbell General Plan
A2-2
STREETSCAPE
Campbell’s community image is created in large part by the major image streets, which
pass through the City. The image streets, including Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue
and Winchester Boulevard, and parts of West Campbell Avenue, are wide commercial
avenues with varying streetscape treatments and building setbacks. They give Campbell
much of its character, are some of its strongest elements of community form and
delineate many of its districts. Most major image streets in Campbell lack a cohesive and
consistent image. Instead, the streets have inconsistent street treatment. The streets are
auto-dominated and not pedestrian friendly. The strongest consistent image is asphalt.
Based on the desired community image developed in the 1991 Community Design Study,
the City Council and Planning Commission have been requiring the installation of an
upgraded streetscape treatment along major streets. Some developments that have
installed the streetscape include Hamilton Plaza, Home Depot, Kirkwood Plaza,
Campbell Gateway Square and Campbell Plaza.
In the preparation of the Standards, various components of the streetscape system, such
as land use, traffic movements, building setbacks, on and off-street parking, existing
sidewalk type and existing plant materials were studied. The resulting Streetscape
Standards provide the requirements to achieve consistent streetscape treatments along the
specified streets. Implementation of the streetscape treatments will primarily be the
result of private development efforts, however, public projects will also be subject to
these standards.
The Interim Streetscape Standards were adopted by the City Council on August 3, 1993,
and they will be effective until the final streetscape standards are adopted with this
General Plan Update.
The Streetscape Standards were developed to ensure consistency in the streetscape
treatment along Campbell’s major streets. The “streetscape” refers to the land directly
adjacent to the street in both private and public ownership. The Standards establish the
required design and materials for sidewalks and landscaping.
The Streetscape Standards intend to:
• Provide a consistent streetscape treatment along major streets that utilizes
street trees as a strong component in design.
• Enhance Campbell’s identity and community image.
• Improve the pedestrian environment along Campbell’s major streets.
• Screen parking areas by providing landscaping between the street and the
parking lots.
The Streetscape Standards are not intended to replace the existing landscaping
requirements listed in Chapter 21.57 of the City’s Municipal Code. Instead, the two shall
be used in tandem.
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards
A2-3
IMAGE STREETS
Image Streets include Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue, Winchester Boulevard and
parts of West Campbell Avenue.
Campbell General Plan
A2-4
Hamilton Avenue
Concept: Parkway Concept
Dimensions: 10’ wide landscaped parkway; 7’ wide sidewalk; 10’ wide
landscaped buffer
Street Tree: Evergreen Ash – Fraxinus uhdei
Tree Spacing: Double triangulated row planted 40’ on center where possible.
There shall be one tree planted per 40 linear feet of frontage in
both landscaped strips.
Parkway: An approved drought resistant variety of turf shall be planted in the
parkway strip.
Buffer: The buffer shall be planted with a mixture of turf, groundcover and
shrubs. The back portion of the buffer shall be planted with shrubs
or hedges to screen parked cars.
Dedication: The property owner shall dedicate the necessary land to the City of
Campbell in order to incorporate the parkway strip and sidewalk
into the public right of way.
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards
A2-5
Bascom Avenue
Concept: Parkway Concept
Dimensions: 10’ wide landscaped parkway; 7’ wide sidewalk; 10’ wide
landscaped buffer
Street Tree: London Plane - Yarwood - Plantanus acerifolia - High branch form
Tree Spacing: Double triangulated row planted 40’ on center where possible.
There shall be one tree planted per 40 linear feet of frontage in
both landscaped strips.
Parkway: An approved drought resistant variety of turf shall be planted in the
parkway strip.
Buffer: The buffer shall be planted with a mixture of turf, groundcover and
shrubs. The back portion of the buffer shall be planted with shrubs
or hedges to screen parked cars.
Dedication: The property owner shall dedicate the necessary land to the City of
Campbell in order to incorporate the parkway strip and sidewalk
strip and sidewalk into the public right of way.
Campbell General Plan
A2-6
West Campbell Avenue
Concept: Parkway Concept
Dimensions: 10’ wide landscaped parkway; 7’ wide sidewalk; 10’ wide
landscaped buffer
Street Tree: Chinese Hackberry – Celtis saneness
Tree Spacing: Double triangulated row planted 40’ on center where possible.
There shall be one tree planted per 40 linear feet of frontage in
both landscaped strips.
Parkway: An approved drought resistant variety of turf shall be planted in the
parkway strip.
Buffer: The buffer shall be planted with a mixture of turf, groundcover and
shrubs. The back portion of the buffer shall be planted with shrubs
or hedges to screen parked cars.
Dedication: The property owner shall dedicate the necessary land to the City of
Campbell in order to incorporate the parkway strip and sidewalk
strip and sidewalk into the public right of way.
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards
A2-7
Winchester Boulevard
Concept: Attached sidewalk with tree wells. Landscaping behind walk with
shrubs to screen parking according to Campbell Municipal Code
Chapter 21.57.
Dimensions: 10’ wide sidewalk with tree wells adjacent to curb. Minimum 5’-
8’ landscaping behind sidewalk per Chapter 21.57 of the Campbell
Municipal Code.
Street Tree: North of San Tomas Expressway: Tulip Tree – Liriodendron
tulipifera
South of San Tomas Expressway: Chinese Pistache – Pistacia
chinensis
Tree Spacing: Single row, planted 30’ on center. There shall be one tree planted
per 30 linear feet of frontage.
Tree Wells: 4’ x 4’ except for wells for Tulip Trees which should be 4’ deep
and 5’ wide.
Dedication: The property owner shall dedicate the necessary land to the City of
Campbell in order to incorporate sidewalk into the public right of
way.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Full Streetscape Treatment
The full streetscape treatment shall be required for the following projects:
• Projects which add 25% new square footage
• Projects which remodel 25% of existing square footage
• Projects which alter over 50% of the length of the façade
Street Trees
Street trees shall be required for the following projects:
• Projects which alter less than 50% of the façade
• Projects which add/alter less than 25% of the existing square footage
Exemptions
• Additions of non-leasable square footage not visible to the public and not
exceeding 10% additional square footage shall be exempt from the Streetscape
Standards.
• The Community Development Director shall have the authority to approve
minor alterations to the Interim Streetscape Standards to accommodate
unusual site or project-related conditions.
Timing
All projects shall install the streetscape treatment as a condition of approval with no
deferred agreements.
Cumulative Development
All changes shall be cumulative from the date of adoption. A deed restriction shall be
recorded to monitor the percentage of the structure that has been altered.
Definitions
Facade Alteration – A significant architectural modification which changes the character
of the project, such as roofs and entryways, measured by linear feet. It shall not include
modifications to storefronts solely to accommodate tenants, such as display windows or
awnings, nor shall it include maintenance or repainting.
Remodel – Includes any rebuilding or structural alterations which change the supporting
members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders or which alters
the exterior appearance of the building. It shall not include interior tenant improvements
or structural alterations solely to meet code.
Appendix A2: Streetscape Standards
A2-9
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Trees shall be planted according to the attached diagram or other City approved
standard.
2. Tree size at the time of planting shall be a minimum of 15-gallon trees.
3. If new trees are replacing existing trees, larger sizes may be required by the
Community Development Director.
4. Larger trees may be required by the Community Development Director if the
project is determined to be a high visibility project based on location or frontage
size.
5. When only street trees are required on Hamilton, Bascom and Campbell Avenues,
they shall be planted in 4’ x 4’ tree wells, 40’ on center. Should parkway
treatment be required at a later date, these trees shall not be removed.
6. Deep watering bubbler irrigation systems shall be required for trees per attached
diagram.
7. Root shields shall be required for all street trees.
8. Trees shall not be planted within a 40’ distance from corner to preserve traffic
visibility.
9. Trees shall not be planted within 15’ from a driveway in the direction of on-
coming traffic.
10. Transition areas shall be built according to City standard details.
11. Adjacent property owners shall be responsible for removing the transition area
and extending landscaping and irrigation when they are required to install the
streetscape treatment.
12. Bus stops and duckouts shall be built according to City standard details.
13. All utilities shall be located in the landscaped buffer behind the walk on streets
with the parkway treatment. Utility boxes shall be screened with landscaping
where possible.
MAINTENANCE
The sidewalks and landscaping within the required streetscape treatment shall be
maintained fully by the property owner to City Standards.
Campbell General Plan
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PLANTING STANDARD
B-1
Appendix B:
Relationship of the City of Campbell General Plan Land
Use Categories with Zoning Categories
General Plan Category DENSITY/ INTENSITY1 ZONING CATEGORY
Residential
Low Density Residential (Less than 3.5 units per gross acre) Single Family Residential District (R-1-
16)2
Single Family Residential District (R-1-10)
2
Low Density Residential (Less than 4.5 units per gross acre) Single Family Residential District (R-1-8) 2
Single Family Residential District (R-1-9) 2
Low Density Residential (Less than 6 units per gross acre) Single Family Residential District (R-1)
Low-Medium Density
Residential
(6-13 units per gross acre) Multiple Family Residential District (R-M)
Two-Family Residential District (R-D)
Medium Density
Residential
(14-20 units per gross acre) Multiple Family Residential District (R-2)
High Density Residential (21-27 units per gross acre) Multiple Family Residential (R-3)
Mobile Home Park (6 -13 units per gross acre) Planned Development (PD)
Commercial / Office / Industrial
Neighborhood
Commercial
.40 FAR Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
General Commercial .40 FAR General Commercial (C-2)
Central Commercial .40 FAR Central Business District (C-3)
Professional Office .40 FAR Professional Office (P-O)
Research and
Development
.40 FAR Controlled Manufacturing (CM)
Light Industrial .40 FAR Light Industrial (M-1)
Mixed-Use
Low-Medium Density
Residential / Office
See Special Area Plan5 Planned Development (PD)3
Medium to High Density
Residential / Commercial
See Special Area Plan5 Planned Development (PD) 3
Residential / Commercial
/ Professional Office
See Special Area Plan5 Planned Development (PD) 3
Commercial and/or Light
Industrial
See Special Area Plan5 Planned Development (PD) 3
Public
Institutional .40 FAR Public Facilities (PF)
Open Space
Open Space .40 FAR Open Space (OS)
Other Categories
Condominium-Planned Development (C-
PD)4
Combining Districts:
Site and Architectural Review Area
Historic District
Overlay District
Appendix B: Relationship of the City of Campbell General Plan
Land Use Categories with Zoning Categories
B-2
1. The General Plan establishes density/intensity standards for each use classification. Residential density is
expressed as housing units per gross acre. Maximum permitted ratio of gross floor area to the site area (FAR) is
specified for non-residential uses. FAR is a broad measure of building bulk that controls both visual prominence
and traffic generation. Building area devoted to structured or covered parking is not included in FAR calculations
for non-residential developments. However, parking garages are included in the FAR limitations for residential
uses. Special Area Plan requirements supercede the above listed FARs. The Zoning Ordinance could provide
specific exceptions to the FAR limitations for uses with low employment densities. The density/intensity
standards do not imply that development projects will be approved at the maximum density or intensity specified
for each use. Zoning regulations consistent with General Plan policies and/or site conditions may reduce
development potential within the stated ranges.
2. San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) Categories
3. In addition to mixed-use areas, the PD designation may be considered in any neighborhood. See the San Tomas
Area Neighborhood Plan for details for the San Tomas Neighborhood. The PD is a Zoning Designation that
allows a degree of flexibility that is not available in other zones, so as to allow developments to create an optimum
quantity and use of open space and good design. The PD allows uses that conform to the General Plan.
4. C-PD Zoning Designation is established to provide for the construction of new or conversion of older buildings
into residential, industrial and commercial condominiums. The C-PD allows uses that conform to the General
Plan.
5. Area plans may need to be developed for some mixed-use areas.
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INTRODUCTION
This Housing Element Technical Appendices Report provides the detailed background information used in
developing the Element’s policies and programs for the 2015-2023 planning period. Providing the
technical information in a separate report allows the City of Campbell to focus the Housing Element on
housing strategies and solutions. The Technical Appendices Report consists of the following sections:
Housing Needs Assessment (Appendix A), which describes and analyzes Campbell’s
population, household, and housing characteristics and trends;
Housing Constraints (Appendix B), which assesses potential market, governmental, and other
constraints to the development and affordability of housing;
Housing Accomplishments (Appendix C), which evaluates the City’s progress in implementing
the housing programs established in the 2009 - 2014 Housing Element; and,
Analysis of Opportunity Sites (Appendix D), which assesses the ability of the City to provide
adequate sites to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
Public Outreach (Appendix E), which provides additional information on the public outreach
activities.
The Technical Appendices Report were prepared using various sources of information. The majority of
the data is from the 2000 and 2010 Census on population and housing, as well as American Community
Surveys between 2006 and 2011, and compares it to the corresponding data from Santa Clara County. In
addition to data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, information from the following sources has also
been incorporated (where appropriate) into this information:
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Housing Element Data Profiles (January 2014) and
ABAG’s Regional Housing Needs Determination (July, 2013) provides demographic projections
and information on future housing needs;
Population and demographic data is updated by the State Department of Finance, and school
enrollment data from State Department of Education;
Housing market information, such as home sales, rents, and vacancies, is updated through
newspaper and internet rent surveys and DataQuick sales transactions;
Public and non-profit agencies are consulted for data on special needs groups, the services
available to them, and gaps in the system;
Lending patterns for home purchase and home improvement loans are provided through the
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) database.
Major Employers are provided by the City of Campbell Finance Department;
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Comparative data for income levels of various groups is provided by the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy, 2010;
Information on Campbell’s development standards are derived from the City’s Zoning Ordinance;
Property size and Assessors information provided by Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office; and
Information on Persons with Developmental Disabilities is provided by the California Department
of Development Services and Department of Social Services.
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Appendix A: Housing Needs Assessment Page A 1
APPENDIX A. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
This section of the Housing Element discusses the characteristics of the City’s population and housing
stock as a means of better understanding the nature and extent of unmet housing needs. Appendix A,
the Housing Needs Assessment is comprised of the following components: (1) Demographic Profile; (2)
Household Profile; (3) Housing Stock Characteristics; and (4) Regional Housing Needs.
1. Demographic Profile
The type and amount of housing needed in a community are largely determined by population growth
and various demographic variables. Factors such as age, race/ethnicity, occupation, and income level
combine to influence the type of housing needed and the ability to afford housing. This section addresses
population, age, race/ethnicity and employment of Campbell’s residents.
A. Population Trends
Table A-1 displays population growth trends for the City of Campbell from 1990-2010, and compares this
growth to neighboring jurisdictions and the entire County of Santa Clara. As indicated below, the recession
between 2007 and 2009 dramatically slowed the rate of population increase for most of the depicted
jurisdictions. As the economy has improved, the rates of population growth have also increased. Much of
the increase in population growth for most of the established cities has been from the redevelopment of
existing sites into higher density residential projects.
Table A-1: Regional Population Growth Trends
Jurisdiction 1990 2000 2010 Percent Change by Decade
1990- 2000 2000-2010
Campbell 36,048 38,138 39,349 6% 3%
Los Gatos 27,357 28,592 29,413 5% 3%
San Jose 782,248 894,943 945,942 14% 6%
Santa Clara 93,613 102,361 116,468 9% 14%
Saratoga 28,061 29,843 29,926 6% <1%
Santa Clara County 1,497,577 1,682,585 1,781,642 12% 6%
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census
According to the State Department of Finance, local populations have continued to increase since the
2010 Decennial Census. All of the Cities described in Table A-1 have shown continuing population growth
through 2013. In 2013, according to the State Department of Finance, the population for the City of
Campbell had increased to 40,404. If the current rates of growth for these cities continued from 2010
through 2020, the percent change in their populations would have ranged between 9 and 14 percent.
According to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the population for the City of Campbell is
expected to continue to increase through 2040. The estimated population in 2020 is 41,900, increasing
to 48,100 in 2040. ABAG expects to see rates of change between 6.5 and 7.5 percent for each decade
through 2040.
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B. Age Characteristics
A community’s housing needs are determined in part by the age characteristics of residents. Each age
group has distinct lifestyles, family type and size, income levels, and housing preferences. As people move
through each stage, their housing needs and preferences also change. As a result, evaluating the age
characteristics of a community is important in addressing housing needs of residents.
Table A-2 below summarizes the age characteristics of Campbell residents between 1990 and 2010, and
compares this with the County as a whole. For the most part, the population characteristics of the
community have stayed fairly constant except for a decrease in the number of Young Adults and the
corresponding increase in the number of Middle Age Adults. This appears to have occurred because of
the aging in place by large numbers of Young Adults between 1990 and 2010. The Young Adult population
(25 to 44) remains the largest segment (33%) of the City’s population though the size of this group has
steadily decreased since 1990. The next largest group is the Middle Age Adults (45-64) which comprised
28% of the population in 2010.
Table A-2: Age Distribution-City of Campbell
Age Groups 1990 2000 2010 Santa Clara
County (2010) Persons Percent Persons Percent Persons Percent
Preschool (Ages 0-4) 2,584 7% 2,491 7% 2,584 7% 7%
School Age (5-17) 4,507 13% 5,728 15% 5,687 14% 17%
College Age (18-24) 3,799 11% 2,910 8% 2,982 8% 9%
Young Adults (25-44) 15,596 43% 15,346 40% 12,834 33% 31%
Middle Age Adults (45-64) 6,194 17% 7,960 21% 10,868 28% 25%
Senior Adults (65+) 3,368 9% 3,703 10% 4,394 11% 11%
TOTAL 36,048 100% 38,138 100% 39,349 100% 100%
Median Age 32.5 35.2 38.3 36.2.0
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census.
Like many communities nationwide, Campbell’s population is aging. The City’s median age increased from
32.5 years in 1990 to 38.3 years in 2010. During this same time the countywide median age increased
from 32.0 to 36.2. This appears to correspond with the gradual increase in the number of Senior Adults
(65+). This aging in place trend is expected to continue into the near future. Many seniors are
homeowners and typically live in single-family homes, but may begin to consider trading down their larger
homes for smaller dwellings as their children leave home. To remain in their homes, some seniors may
also participate in home sharing programs.
Several trends could become apparent over the coming decade. Senior citizens can be expected to
continue to comprise a growing segment of Campbell’s population as the City’s middle age “baby
boomers” (45 to 64) age in place. Eventually, this pattern of aging in place will result in the recycling of
existing neighborhoods as Young Adults move back into the areas vacated by the Senior Adults and start
new families. Given this trend, there is a continued need to expand housing opportunities for seniors.
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C. Race and Ethnicity
The Bay Area has been gradually changing in the racial and ethnic composition of its population. These
changes have implications for housing needs to the extent that different groups may have different
household characteristics, income levels, and cultural background that affect their need and preferences
for housing.
Campbell, like many Bay Area communities, has also experienced gradual changes in the racial and ethnic
composition of its population. The White group continues to comprise the largest race/ethnic group in
Campbell at 58 percent, but this group’s share of the population has decreased steadily over the past two
decades, while the other race/ethnic groups grew noticeably both in size and proportion. This trend is
reflected in both the Dicennial Census and local school enrollments.
Among the major race/ethnic groups, the largest percentage increase in population between 1990 and
2010 was attributable to Asians (representing 78% of the population growth between 1990 and 2000) and
Hispanics (representing 64% of the population growth between 2000 and 2010). As shown inTable A-3,
the Asian/Pacific Islander share of the population increased from 9 percent in 1990 to 16 percent in 2010.
The Hispanic share grew from 11 percent to 18 percent. The number of residents in the “Other Race”
category grew dramatically in large part because unlike prior Census efforts, the 2000 and 2010 Censuses
allowed respondents to identify themselves as members of more than one racial group.1
Table A-3: Racial and Ethnic Composition–City of Campbell
Race/Ethnicity Group 1990 2000 2010 Santa Clara
County (2010) Persons Percent Persons Percent Persons Percent
White 28,029 78% 25,168 66% 22,866 58% 35%
Hispanic 3,839 11% 5,083 13% 7,247 18% 27%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3,281 9% 5,430 14% 6,362 16% 32%
Black 677 2% 932 2% 1,109 3% 2%
Other Race 222 1% 1,525 4% 1,765 4% 3%
TOTAL 36,048 100% 38,138 100% 39,349 100% 100%
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census
The student population in Campbell is diverse as well and reflects the demographic shift within the
community. An examination of recent enrollment data for local schools in the Campbell Union Elementary
that primarily serve the City of Campbell indicate that the traditional minority groups comprise the
majority of the student population.2 In academic year 2013/14, 54% of the student population are
Hispanic, 25% White, 12% Asian and Pacific Islander, 4% Blacks or African American, and 5% were
identified as an Other Race. This variation indicates that much of the older cohorts of the population are
predominantly White while the younger cohorts of the population are more diverse and more
representative of the current multi-ethnic California.
1 For 2000, the “Other Race” category includes American Indians and Alaska Natives, and persons who identified themselves as
“Some other race” and “Two or more races.”
2 Data was compiled from the Education Data Partnership website (http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/)
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D. Education
Education and employment also have an important impact upon housing needs to the extent that
different jobs and income levels determine the type and size of housing a household can afford. According
to the 2010 Census, the educational level of Campbell residents is generally higher than that of the County
as a whole. For instance, the percentage of residents over age 25 without a high school diploma is 10
percent in the City, compared to 16 percent Countywide. Similarly, Campbell has a higher percentage of
residents with some college education and with a Bachelors Degree, though a smaller percentage of Post
Graduate Degree holders. The educational attainment of Campbell residents and residents countywide
are displayed in the Figure A-4.
Table A-4: Comparison of Educational Attainment
E. Employment Market
Table A-5 describes the types of occupations held by Campbell residents. As of 2010, three-quarters of
residents were employed in either managerial/professional occupations (50%), or
sales/technical/administrative occupations (26%). Relatively higher paying jobs are in both categories,
except for certain sales positions, translating into higher incomes for the residents engaged in these
activities. In contrast, there were noticeable declines in the number of residents engaged in the
occupational categories of production/crafts/maintenance; and farming/ forestry/ fishing. The long term
trend appears to be away from manufacturing and production and toward the professional and service
sectors. Furthermore, the primary growth within the Sales, Technical and Administrative sectors has been
in the technical and administrative areas.
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
High School
Graduate
Some
College
Bachelors
Degree
Post
Graduate
Degree
Campbell
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The State Employment Development Department estimates that, as of November 2013, the labor force
for the City of Campbell was 23,000. The unemployment rate for City residents was 5.3%, compared to a
countywide unemployment rate of 6.2% and a statewide rate of 8.3%. Since the height of the recession
in early 2009, the unemployment rates for the City, County, and State has fallen by 2.4%, 1.5%, and 0.8%
respectively. The improved economy has the potential to improve many families access to affordable
housing.
The economic base for the City of
Campbell is founded on small to
medium-sized businesses. The
largest employers are shown in
Table A-6. Of the twenty largest
employers, eight are service
businesses, five are retail
oriented, and three are
manufacturing or technology
companies. The remaining
businesses are a variety of
medical, construction, or local
governmental organizations.
These 20 largest employers
represent only less than 20% of all
local jobs indicating that most
local employers are primarily
smaller sized businesses.
Future local job growth is
anticipated to be somewhat
limited. However the continued
expansion of regional employ-
ment will likely result in increased
demand for more affordable
housing in Campbell.
Table A-5: Civilian Employment Profile-City of Campbell
Occupations of Residents 1990 2000 2010
Persons Percent Persons Percent Persons Percent
Managerial / Professional 7,485 34% 10,951 50% 10,675 50%
Sales, Technical, Administrative 8,065 37% 5,417 25% 5,597 26%
Service Occupations 2,070 10% 2,243 10% 2,436 11%
Production/Crafts/Maintenance 2,408 11% 1,740 8% 1,300 6%
Operators, Fabricators, Labor 1,657 8% 1,400 6% 1,335 6%
Farming, Forestry, Fishing 131 1% 8 0% 83 <½%
Total 21,816 100% 21,759 100% 21,426 100%
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census.
Table A-6: Top 20 Employers-City of Campbell
Employer Number of Employees
Barracuda Networks Inc 393
Safeway 274
Whole Foods 250
Fry’s Electronics 229
Hunter Laboratories 200
Yousendit, Inc 200
Home Depot 189
Samma Technologies 182
Mohler, Nixon & Williams Accountancy 165
Moss Adams CPAs 161
City of Campbell 153
24/7 Customer Care 150
Senior Living Solutions 150
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group 145
Pacific Netsoft, Inc 138
Durham School Services 134
Chargepoint, Inc 120
On-Site.com 120
South Bay Senior Solutions 120
Kohl’s 112
Source: City of Campbell, Finance Department, 2014.
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According to the 2007 Economic Census (the most recent information available), there were
approximately 20,652 jobs in Campbell in 1,452 workplaces. In 2007 the local economy was a combination
of service/retail, professional, and manufacturing sectors. Since that time several of the larger
manufacturing and information service businesses have either relocated or have gone out of business. As
a result, the local economy is based primarily on the retail/service and professional sectors.
F. Jobs and Housing
The Jobs:Housing Ratio (or Jobs:Housing Balance) is a method used to indicate whether a community is
“balanced” from a housing and employment perspective. A community is considered balanced when
there are approximately an equal number of housing units and jobs (though the Jobs:Housing Ratio does
not consider the quality of the jobs in terms of the household incomes or affordability). In regional
planning programs, balancing jobs and housing is generally believed to reduce the amount of long distance
commuting, as well as achieving a number of other related goals such as reducing traffic congestion on
major freeways and arterials, improving regional air quality, and enhancing a community’s economic base.
Jobs and housing are considered to be balanced when there are an equal number of employed residents
and jobs within a given area, with a ratio of approximately 1.0.
Table A-7 compares the Jobs:Housing ratio for Campbell and other selected local jurisdictions. The
balance between jobs and housing is an important consideration in establishing housing production and
affordability goals. Based on ABAG estimates for 2007, Campbell has a Jobs/Housing ratio of 1.3. This
means that, within Campbell there are on average 1.3 jobs for each housing units. In comparison to many
of the surrounding jurisdictions, Campbell is relatively balanced community with slightly more jobs than
housing.
Table A-7: Jobs to Employed Residents Ratio
City
Jobs per Employed
Residents Ratio
Campbell 1.3
Los Gatos 1.8
San Jose 0.8
Santa Clara 1.9
Saratoga 0.6
Santa Clara County 1.1
Sources: ABAG Projections, 2013
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2. Household Characteristics
Household type and size, income levels, the presence of special needs populations, and other household
characteristics determine the type of housing needed by residents. This section details the various
household characteristics affecting housing needs.
A. Household Type
According to the 2010 Census, Campbell is home to 16,163 households, of which 60 percent are families.
Families are comprised of married couple families with or without children as well as other family types,
such as female-headed households with children. Non-families, including singles and other households,
make up the other 40 percent of households in Campbell. Other households include residents in group
homes, roommates, and other unrelated persons occupying the same housing unit. As was the case in
1990, singles comprised roughly 30 percent of all households in the City. The household type trends are
shown in Table A-8.
Table A-8: Household Characteristics-City of Campbell
Household Type
1990 2000 2010
Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent
Total Households 15,312 100% 15,920 100% 16,163 100%
Families 8,849 58% 9,121 57% 9,686 60%
With Children (3,857) (44%) (4,452) (49%) (4,832) (50%)
Without Children (4,992) (56%) (4,669) (51%) (4,881) (50%)
Singles 4,438 29% 4,846 30% 4,805 30%
Other 2,025 13% 1,953 12% 1,672 10%
Average Household Size 2.35 2.38 2.42
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census.
The composition of households in Campbell remained relatively unchanged between 1990 and 2010.
There are, however, two noteworthy trends. These trends are the increase in the number of families with
children and the increase in the average persons per household since 1990. These trends reflect the
growth in the number of families with children as well as an increase in the number of households
“doubling up” to save on housing costs during the recent economic downturn commonly referred to as
The Great Recession (2007-2009).
B. Household Income
Household income is the most important factor affecting housing opportunity, determining a household’s
ability to balance housing costs with other basic necessities of life. Income levels can vary considerably
among households, based upon tenure, household type, location of residence, and/or race/ethnicity,
among other factors.
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Median Household Income
Based on the 2012 American Community Survey, the median annual household income of Campbell
households was $81,108. As shown below, the median household income in Campbell was comparable
to that in San Jose, and about 11% less than the median household income for Santa Clara County. The
median household incomes for Campbell and several surrounding cities are shown in Figure A-9.
Figure A-9: Median Household Income
Source: 2012 American Community Survey
Income Definitions
The State and Federal government classify household income into several groupings based upon the
relationship to the County Adjusted Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size. The State of
California utilizes the income groups presented in Table A-10. However, federal housing programs utilize
slightly different income groupings and definitions with the highest income category beginning about 95
percent of the County AMI. For purposes of the Housing Element, the State income definitions are used
throughout, except for the data that have been compiled by the Federal Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). When the Federal criteria are used, this fact will be specifically noted.
Table A-10: State Income Categories
Income Category % Countywide Adjusted
Median Income
Extremely Low 0-30% AMI
Very Low 0-50% AMI
Low 51-80% AMI
Moderate 81-120% AMI
Above Moderate 120%+ AMI
Source: Section 5000093 of the California Health and Safety Code
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
City of
Campbell
Town of Los
Gatos
City of San
Jose
City of Santa
Clara
City of
Saratoga
Santa Clara
County
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Households by Income Levels
According to information compiled for the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, 69% of the
households in the City of Campbell are in the Moderate Income and Above Moderate Income categories.
While the absolute number of these households has increased since 1990, the relative percentage of these
higher income households has declined since 1990 (from 70.9% to 68.8%). The number of households by
the four income categories is depicted in Table A-11.
Table A-11: Household Income Levels-City of Campbell
Income Level 1990 2000 2010
Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent
Extremely Low Income (<30% AMI) 1,599 10% 1,636 10% 2,015 12%
Very Low Income (31-50% AMI) 1,513 10% 1,559 10% 1,680 10%
Low Income (51-80% AMI) 1,341 9% 1,629 10% 1,395 9%
Moderate Income and above
(Greater than 80% AMI) 10,859 71% 11,089 70% 11,215 69%
Total 15,312 100% 15,913 100% 16,305 100%
Source: 2000, 2010 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, (http://socds.huduser.org/chas/reports).
This decrease in the Moderate Income and Above Moderate Income categories has been paired with a
noticeable increase in the Extremely Low Income category. Between 1990 and 2010, the number of
Extremely Low Income Households increase from 1,599 to 2,015. Of the nearly one thousand households
added to City between 1990 and 2010, most of the growth occurred in either the Extremely Low or the
Moderate Income and Above Moderate Income categories. This indicates that while much of the
community is economically prosperous, there continues to be increased affordability issues for the
Extremely Low Households.
Income by Household Tenure
Table A-12 shows the income level of Campbell residents by household tenure. A significantly higher
percentage of renter households (51%) were in the lower income categories (with household incomes less
80% of the AMI) compared to residents who owned their homes (20%). In contrast, the 41% of rental
households and 19% of owner households were in the lower incomes categories in 2010. The presence
of approximately 2,500 extremely low and very low income renter households is of particular significance
as market rents in Campbell exceed the level of affordability for these households.
Table A-12: Income by Owner / Renter Tenure in 2010-City of Campbell
Income Levels Renters Owners Combined
Total Households Percent Households Percent
Extremely Low Income (<30% AMI) 1,495 19% 520 6% 12%
Very Low Income (31-50% AMI) 1,030 13% 650 8% 10%
Low Income (51-80% AMI) 910 19% 485 6% 9%
Moderate Income and above (>80% AMI) 4,365 56% 6,850 81% 69%
Total 7,800 100% 8,505 100% 100%
Percent of Total Households 48% 52%
Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, 2010.
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The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy identifies four conditions that create severe housing
problems. These four conditions are: incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more
than one and a half persons per room, and cost burdens of greater than 50% of the household income.
According to the 2010 Census, less than 2% of the units had incomplete kitchen or plumbing features.
This means that the vast majority of the housing issues identified in the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy are related to the cost burden of housing and the number of persons living in the
unit (which can also be an indicator of a higher cost burden for housing).
As described in Table A-13, 43% of renter households and 38% of owner households spend more than
30% of their income on housing costs each week, while 19% of renter households and 16% of owner
households spend more than 50% of their income on housing in 2010. The high incidence of lower income
renter households is of particular significance as market rents in Campbell exceed the level of affordability
for lower income households, discussed in greater detail in the Housing Affordability Section of this Needs
Assessment.
Table A-13: Housing Cost Burden by Tenure in 2010
Housing Cost Burden
(as a Percentage of Income)
Renter Households Owner Households Total Households
Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent
Less than 30% 4,340 56% 5,270 62% 9,610 59%
30% to 50% 1,870 24% 1,875 22% 3,745 23%
Greater than 50% 1,510 19% 1,350 16% 2,860 18%
Not Available 85 1% 10 0% 95 <1%
Total 7,805 8,505 16,310 100%
Percent of Total Households 48% 52%
Source: ABAG, 2013
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C. Special Needs Groups
Certain groups have greater
difficulty in finding decent,
affordable housing due to their
special needs and/or circumstances.
Special circumstances may be
related to one’s employment and
income, disability, or household
characteristics. As a result, certain
segments of Campbell residents may
be more likely to have lower-
incomes, overpayment, over-
crowding, or other housing
problems. State Housing Element
law identifies the following “special
needs” groups: senior households,
disabled persons, large families,
female-headed households, families
and persons in need of emergency
shelter, and farm workers.
This section provides a detailed
discussion of the housing needs of
each particular group as well as the
major programs and services
available to address their housing
and supportive services needs.
Table A-14 summarizes the special
needs populations in the City of
Campbell.
Senior Households
Senior households typically have special housing needs due to three primary concerns – income, housing
and health care costs, and physical disabilities. Seniors are typically on fixed incomes, therefore an
increase in rents can have a considerable impact on extremely low income senior renters. Senior
homeowners with extremely low incomes also face significant needs related to maintaining their homes.
According to the 2010 Census, seniors (age 65 and older) comprise 11 percent of the City’s households.
Some of the special needs of seniors are as follows:
Disabilities: Of Campbell’s senior population, 36 percent (1,569 persons) have a work disability
and/or self-care or mobility limitation.
Limited Income: Many seniors have limited income available for healthcare and other expenses.
Because of their retired status, 57 percent of Campbell’s senior households earn extremely low
to very low-incomes (<50% AMI). An increase of about 7 percent since 2000.
Table A-14: Special Needs Groups
Special Needs Groups Persons Households Percent*
Seniors (65+) 4,394 11%
With a disability 1,569 {36%}
Senior Households 2,824 17%
Renter (1,055) {37%}
Owner (1,769) {63%}
Seniors living alone 1,346 {47%}
Persons with Disability 1 2,857 7%
Persons with Developmental
Disabilities2 134 <1%
Large Households 1,283 8%
Renter (602) {47%}
Owner (681) {53%}
Female-headed Households 1,741 11%
With related children (937) {55%}
Farmworkers 83 <½%
Homeless 3 91 <½%
Total Persons / Household 39,349 16,163
Sources: 2010 Census (unless otherwise noted).
* Numbers in { } reflect the % of the special needs group, and not the % of the
City Population / Households. For example, of the City's large households, 47%
are renters and 53% are owners
1. Disabled persons over the age of 5.
2. Persons over the age of 18 with developmental disabilities.
3. 2013 Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey.
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Overpayment: About half of Campbell’s senior households spend more than one-third of their
incomes on housing costs. This problem is particularly acute among renting senior households
where nearly 60 percent of these households are comprised of lower income.
About two-thirds of elderly households in Campbell are homeowners. Because of physical and/or other
limitations, senior homeowners may have difficulty in performing regular home maintenance or repair
activities. Furthermore, the installation of grab bars and other assistance devices in the home may be
needed. Also, nearly 47 percent of the City’s senior households live alone. In the past there were programs
to encourage home sharing and to extend the ability of seniors to remain in their homes. Unfortunately
these programs are no longer provided due to funding cutbacks and limitations. Campbell is home to an
estimated 1,055 senior renter households. Fifty-seven percent of Senior Households are in the Very Low
and Low Income categories.
Through the Campbell Senior Center, which caters to seniors over the age of 50, the City also provides
programs and services for seniors to facilitate social interaction and foster independence. Services include
information and referrals, education classes, physical, leisure activities and social activities, transportation
assistance and lunches. The Senior Center is a nutrition site under the Countywide Senior Nutrition
Program, where congregate meals are made available to persons over the age of 60. There are two Meals
on Wheels Programs serving residents in Campbell, one through the Council on Aging and the other
through Health Trust Programs. These programs provide hot or ready meals for homebound seniors who
have difficulty cooking or shopping for themselves. The Adult Center services also include providing a case
manager who provides in-home, comprehensive social service assistance, to the City’s isolated, low-
income, at-risk elderly; employment/housing referrals and seasonal homeowners and renters’ assistance.
Persons with Disabilities
A disability is defined as a long lasting condition that impairs an individual’s mobility, ability to work, or
ability to care for themselves. Persons with disabilities include those with physical, mental, or emotional
issues that make it difficult to live without special assistance or attention. Persons with disabilities often
have special housing needs because of their fixed income, the lack of accessible and affordable housing,
and the higher living and health costs associated with their disability.
In 2011, a total of 2,857 persons with disabilities resided in Campbell, representing about eight percent
of the City’s population over the age of five. Of these persons with disabilities, approximately 38 percent
of these residents are faced with mobility/self care limitations, 20 percent have physical limitations, and
the remaining 42 percent have both sensory and mental disabilities. Of the City’s senior population, over
one-third has one or more types of disabilities.
The living arrangement of disabled persons depends on the severity of the disability. Many persons live
at home in an independent fashion or with other family members. To maintain independent living,
disabled persons may need assistance. This can include special housing design features for the disabled,
income support for those who are unable to work, and in-home supportive services for persons with
medical conditions among others. Accessible housing can also be provided via senior housing
developments. Campbell has adopted Reasonable Accommodation procedures to facilitate zoning
modifications for persons with disabilities.
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The State of California Community Care Licensing Division identifies three adult residential facilities in
Campbell that provide 24-hour non-medical care for adults ages 18-59 who are unable to provide for their
own daily needs. The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) provides a variety of services to
persons with disabilities in Santa Clara County. SVILC serves over 1,000 County residents annually. Services
offered include: information and referral, vocational training and placement, residential training, legal and
personal advocacy, peer and individual counseling, housing referrals, and personal assistance referrals
and placement. To help its clients locate affordable, accessible housing, SVILC maintain a database of
accessible and subsidized housing throughout Santa Clara County. Rental assistance through the County
Housing Authority also helps disabled persons afford housing in Campbell. Transportation service for
persons with disabilities is available through OUTREACH paratransit, a non-profit agency, operating as the
ADA paratransit broker for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). OUTREACH is based on a reservation
system with clients making reservations for trips one day to 14 days in advance. This service is provided
with taxies or accessible vans.
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
A development disability is defined as a disabling condition that originated before an individual become
18 years old, and continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial
disability for that individual. Developmental disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, and autism, as well as the disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation
(or that require treatment similar to individuals with mental retardation), but does not include other
handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature (though some developmentally disabled
persons may also have physical disabilities).
According to the State Department of Developmental Services there are 134 developmentally disabled
persons over the age of 17 in Postal Code 95008. Postal Code 95008 encompasses over 98% of the
incorporated City and is representative of the City of Campbell as a whole. For all persons with
developmental disabilities in Postal Code 95008, 71% live at home with a parent, family member or
guardian, 13% live in community care facilities, while 10% live in an independent supported living facility.
The remaining 6% have a variety of other less common living arrangements.
Many of the organizations that provide support to persons with disabilities also provide assistance to
persons with developmental disabilities. According to the State Department of Social Services there are
three Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Care Needs in Postal Code 95008. These three
facilities have a total capacity of 15 beds. The Zoning Ordinance allows in-home care facilities for less than
6 persons as a permitted use in all residential zones. In-home care facilities designed to accommodate up
to 12 beds are allowed with a conditional use permit in all residential zones. Campbell has also adopted
Reasonable Accommodation procedures that can also facilitate zoning modifications for the families and
caretakers of persons with developmental disabilities.
Large Households
Large households are defined as having five or more members residing in the home. These households
constitute a special needs group, because there is often a limited supply of adequately sized, affordable
housing units in a community. In order to save for other basic necessities of food, clothing and medical
care, it is common for lower-income large households to reside in smaller units, which frequently results
in overcrowding. To accommodate larger households, units with three or more bedrooms are generally
appropriate for large households. According to the 2010 Census, Campbell is home to 1,283 Large
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Households, or about eight percent of all households. Fifty-three percent (681) of large households live
in owner occupied units while 47 percent (602) of large households live in renter-occupied units.
Approximately 48 percent (7,811) of all housing units in Campbell have three or more bedrooms. While
the total number of larger units appears to be adequate to accommodate large households, virtually all
of the available units require at least Above Moderate Incomes to afford. According to the recent home
and condominium sales (Table A-20), 88% of all units sold in 2013 had 3 or more bedrooms. However,
the median sale price for a 3-bedroom home in Campbell in 2013 was $750,000, this equates to a
minimum household income of over $165,000 per year to meet State’s affordability criteria. This
minimum household income is well above the median household income for Campbell residents.
Large households renting housing have a similar, though different, problem. In contrast, according to the
recent rental survey (Table A-21), only 12% of the available for rent units had 3 or more bedrooms.
However, with median rents for 3-bedroom apartments at $2,900 and median rents for 3-bedroom homes
at $3,350 (when these larger units are available), the affordability of large rental units for even Moderate
Income households remains an issue. Because of limited availability, combined with limited affordability,
lower income large households will have difficulty finding housing in Campbell.
Female-headed Households
Female-headed households with children often require special consideration and assistance as a result of
their greater need for affordable housing, accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services.
Because of their relatively lower incomes and higher living expenses, such households usually have more
limited opportunities for finding affordable, decent, and safe housing.
Campbell is home to 1,741 female-headed households, of which 54% have children under 18 years old.
Of those households with children, 10% had incomes below poverty level. This is in contrast to the general
population where only 3% had incomes below the poverty level and 9% of female-headed households
without children had incomes below the poverty level. These households are a particularly vulnerable
group because the household head must try to balance the needs of their children with work and other
household responsibilities.
Homeless Persons
The 2013 Homeless Census and Survey for Santa Clara County were conducted on January 29 and 30,
2013. The 2013 Census and Survey involved two components: 1) a point-in-time count of unsheltered
and sheltered homeless, and 2) one-on-one interviews with about 850 homeless. The comprehensive,
two-day homeless count identified approximately 5,600 homeless people on the streets, and an additional
2,000 people in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and domestic violence shelters. Key findings of
the homeless count and supplementary interviews include:
56 percent indicated they had been homeless for more than one year.
Approximately half of those surveyed indicated that this was their first experience being
homeless.
About two-thirds of the homeless identified as male.
Only 25 percent of the County’s homeless lived in formal shelters or transitional housing.
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Over one-third of the County’s homeless were living in vehicles and encampments and almost
one-third were living on the street.
40 percent of survey respondents indicated the primary cause of their homelessness was due to
the loss of a job and 17 percent indicating alcohol or drug use was the primary factor.
About two-thirds of respondents indicated they were experiencing one or more disabling
conditions with 35 percent reported experiencing some form of mental illness.
Within the City of Campbell, the 2013 Homeless Census and Survey identified 91 homeless people, a
decrease of 12 persons from the 2011 Survey. Despite the recent decrease in the number of homeless
individuals in Campbell, the total number of homeless persons has stayed relatively constant ranging
between 90 and 105 individuals. All of the homeless individuals identified in the Survey were unsheltered
because there are no homeless shelters within the City.
There are three major types of facilities that provide shelter for homeless individuals and families:
emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing. These types of facilities are defined
below:
Emergency Shelter: provides overnight shelter and fulfills a client’s basic needs (i.e. food, clothing,
and medical care) either on-site or through off-site services. The permitted length of stay can vary
from one day at a time to two months, depending upon whether the shelter is short-term or long-
term.
Transitional Housing: a residence that provides housing for up to two years. Residents of
transitional housing are usually connected to rehabilitative services, including substance abuse
and mental health care interventions, employment services, individual and group counseling and
life skills training.
Permanent Housing: refers to permanent housing that is affordable in the community or
permanent and service-enriched permanent housing that is linked with on-going supportive
services (on-site or off-site) and is designed to allow formerly homeless clients to live at the facility
on an indefinite basis.
As a smaller city, Campbell does not have any permanent emergency shelters. Numerous regional service
providers serve the homeless in the greater San Jose area. Homeless individuals identified in Campbell are
usually referred to one of the emergency shelters located nearby.
As the Santa Clara County’s largest provider of shelters and services for the homeless, EHC Home First
provides emergency shelters, transitional and permanent housing and support services through a network
of program locations throughout the County. InnVision operates four inns in San Jose, which provide to
a variety of persons in need, including working men, women and children, and mentally ill persons.
InnVision serves clients in Campbell based on the availability of space in the inns at San Jose. However, if
there are no available spaces, clients get referred to any one of the 20 sites of InnVision, some of which
are located outside of San Jose. As exhibited in Table A-15, EHC and InnVision provide a significant number
of beds in transitional housing facilities and emergency shelters for the homeless.
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Table A-15: Homeless Facilities/Providers in Nearby Areas
Facility Beds Clients Location
Emergency Shelter
Asian Americans for Community Involvement 12 Women with children San Jose
City Team Rescue Mission 50 Single men San Jose
Cold Weather Shelter (EHC) 125 Single men and women Sunnyvale
Community Homeless Alliance Ministry 21 Single women and women with children San Jose
Hospitality House, Salvation Army 22 Single men San Jose
Sobrato House Youth Center (EHC) 10 Homeless and run-away youth San Jose
San Jose Family Shelter 143 Families San Jose
West Valley Community Services 15 Single men Cupertino
Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing
InnVision – Commercial Street Inn, Community
Inn, Julian Street Inn, and Montgomery Street Inns 212 Working men, women and children, and
mentally ill men & women San Jose
James Boccardo Reception Center (EHC) 370 Single adults and families (including veterans
and migrant workers) San Jose
Next Door – Women with Children 19 Women and children – victims of domestic
violence San Jose
Transitional Housing
Bill Wilson Center 18 Families with children and youth Sunnyvale
City Team Ministries 82 Single men and women San Jose
St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Social Ministry Office 45 Worker housing, men, women and children San Jose
Salvation Army Hospitality House 46 Single men San Jose
West Valley Community Services 22 Single men Cupertino
InnVision – InnVision Villa 55 Single women San Jose
YWCA – Villa Nueva 63 Women and children San Jose
Permanent Housing
Catholic Charities of San Jose 54 Single men and women San Jose
Charities Housing Development Corp. 36 Single women and families with children San Jose
InnVision – Alexander House, Sunset Square, and
North Co 71 Single women and families with children San Jose
Markham Terrace (EHC) 95 Men & women San Jose
Pensione Esperanza SRO (Catholic Charities) 109 Men & women San Jose
Sobrato House Youth Center 9 Apts Youth San Jose
Sources: Santa Clara County 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan; San Jose 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.
Farmworkers
Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through seasonal
agricultural labor. They have special housing needs because of their relatively low income and the
unstable nature of their job (i.e. having to move throughout the year from one harvest to the next).
According to the 2010 Census, there were 83 Campbell residents employed in farming, forestry, and
fishing occupations. These individuals accounted for less than one percent of the City’s total employed
residents. Given that there are so few persons employed in agricultural-related industries, the City can
address their specific housing needs through its overall housing programs.
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3. Housing Stock Characteristics
This section of the Housing Element addresses various housing characteristics and conditions that affect
the well-being of City residents. Housing factors evaluated include the following: housing stock and
growth, tenure and vacancy rates, age and condition, housing costs, and affordability, among others.
A. Housing Growth
As of January 2013, the State Department of Finance estimates identified 17,301 housing units in
Campbell. Between 1990 and 2000, the City’s housing stock increased by less than three percent, with an
additional 3.8% increase from 2000-2010. Figure A-16 compares Campbell’s housing growth during the
past two decades with nearby communities and the County as a whole. As shown, housing growth levels
in Campbell are similar to the comparably small-sized cities of Saratoga and Los Gatos. In contrast, the
larger cities of San Jose and Santa Clara are where much of the housing growth has occurred in the recent
decades.
Figure A-16: Housing Growth Trends – Percent Change Over Each Decade
B. Housing Age and Condition
Housing age is an important indicator of housing condition within a community. Like any other tangible
asset, housing is subject to gradual deterioration over time. If not properly and regularly maintained,
housing can deteriorate and discourage reinvestment, depress neighboring property values and
eventually impact the quality of life in a neighborhood. Thus maintaining and improving housing quality
is an important goal for the City.
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Figure A-17 provides a breakdown of the housing stock by the year built from the 2010 Census. As of 2010,
77 percent of housing units in Campbell are over 30 years old and 28 percent of the total housing stock is
over 50 years old. A general rule in the housing industry is that structures older than 30 years begin to
show signs of deterioration and require reinvestment to maintain their quality. Unless properly
maintained, homes older than 50 years require major renovations to remain in good working order.
Comprising the southwestern quadrant of the City, the San Tomas Area is one of the older neighborhoods
in Campbell and has the greatest rehabilitation needs. In recent years, with the recovery of the economy,
there has been an increase in owner reinvestment into some older homes in this area to address individual
rehabilitation needs. This trend is expected to continue through the period of this Housing Element.
Figure A-17: Age of Housing Stock
The City administers a Code Enforcement program that aims to preserve and maintain the livability and
quality of neighborhoods. The City received targeted CDBG funding for a code enforcement program in
the identified low-income areas of the City. Code enforcement staff investigates violations of property
maintenance standards as defined in the Municipal Code as well as other complaints.
C. Housing Type and Tenure
Table A-18 presents the mix of housing types in Campbell. Of the City’s nearly 17,000 housing units in
2010, 58 percent were single-family homes (including attached and detached) and 40 percent were multi-
family units. The City also contains over 300 mobile homes, comprising two percent of the City’s housing.
The vacancy rate in Campbell is currently estimated at 4.6%.
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2000 to 2009
1990 to 1999
1980 to 1989
1970 to 1979
1960 to 1969
1950 to 1959
1940 to 1949
1939 or earlier
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Table A-18: Housing Type
Housing Type 2000 2010
No. of Units % of Total No. of Units % of Total
Single-Family 8,846 53% 9,852 58%
Detached (6,863) 41% (7,628) 45%
Attached (1,983) 12% (2,224) 13%
Multi Family 7,224 45% 6,782 40%
2-4 Units (2,451) 14% (2,018) 12%
5+ Units (4,773) 31% (4,764) 28%
Mobile Homes/Other 278 2% 316 2%
Total Units 16,348 100% 16,950 100%
Vacancy Rate 2.20% 4.64%
Sources: Census 2000, State Department of Finance 2010 – Population and Housing Estimates
Note: The 2000 Census includes other units such as RV, Boat, Van etc within Mobile Home category
According to the Department of Finance, since 2010 Campbell has added 52 additional Single Family
Detached Units and 27 Single Family Attached Units, or approximately 28 new units per year. This is a
slightly slower rate of growth than was seen between 2000 and 2010, when an average of 60 new units
were constructed each year. This slowdown in the construction of new housing is not unexpected since
the lingering effects of The Great Recession halted new home construction between 2007 and 2010. As
the economy continues to improve the number of new housing units is expected to return to their former
levels. The most recent vacancy information provided by the Bureau of the Census identified a total of
426 vacant units in Campbell. Sixty percent of these units were identified as rental housing. The
remaining units were identified as either seasonal, recreational, or occasional use properties.
Housing tenure refers to whether a housing unit is owned, rented or is vacant. Tenure is an important
indicator of the housing climate of a community, reflecting the relative cost of housing opportunities, and
the ability of residents to afford housing. Tenure also influences residential mobility, with owner units
generally evidencing lower turnover rates than rental housing. The housing tenure trends since 1990 are
depicted in Table A-19.
Table A-19: Housing Tenure – Occupied Units
Occupied Housing
Units
1990 2000 2010 Santa Clara
County 2010 Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
Owner 7,199 47% 7,748 48% 8,093 50% 58%
Renter 8,107 53% 8,242 52% 8,070 50% 42%
Total 15,306 100% 15,990 100% 16,163 100% 100%
Sources: 1990, 2000, 2010 Census.
According to the 2010 Census, a little over half of Campbell’s housing units were owner occupied, a shift
in the historic tenure pattern where more residential units were renter occupied versus owner occupied.
However, the percent of ownership in Campbell is still less than the 58 percent ownership rate
Countywide. This is most likely because much of the newer housing in Campbell has been higher density
(and more commonly rental housing).
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D. Housing Costs and Affordability
The cost of housing is directly related to extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are
relatively high in comparison to household income, there will be a correspondingly higher prevalence of
overpayment and overcrowding. This section summarizes the cost and affordability of the housing stock
to Campbell residents.
Sales Survey
Table A-20 provides information on all sales of existing and new single-family homes and condominiums
in Postal Code 95008 within the Campbell city limits during 2013. Postal Code 95008 encompasses over
98% of the incorporated City and is representative of the City of Campbell as a whole. The information
summarized in Table A-20 also excludes several larger parcels that appeared to have been priced for
future subdivision purposes.
A total of 292 single-family home sales were recorded during this period, with nearly 60 percent
comprised of three bedroom units. Median sales prices ranged from $680,000 for two-bedroom units to
$1,125,000 for five (or more) bedrooms with sale prices varying significantly based on location. The
average age of the units sold were generally representative of the overall housing stock where most of
the homes in Campbell were built between 1950 and 1989. Unit sizes were relatively modest, averaging
only 1,730 square feet on typical 7,000 to 9,000 square foot residential lots. The overall median price for
a home sold in 2013 was $810,000. This median priced unit had three bedrooms and was built in the
1960s. Single family homes in Campbell are generally not affordable to modest income households.
Table A-20: Survey of Recent Home and Condominium Sales Prices, January – December 2013
Number of
Bedrooms Units Sold Price Range Median Price
Average
Unit Size*
Average
Lot Size
Average
Year Built
Single-Family Homes
2 34 $215,000 - $1,075,000 $680,000 1,185 sq. ft. 8,560 sq. ft. 1942
3 167 $193,500 - $1,785,000 $750,000 1,531 sq. ft. 7,280 sq. ft. 1964
4 71 $208,000 - $1,870,000 $868,000 2,127 sq. ft. 8,570 sq. ft. 1968
5+ 20 $233,500 - $1,653,000 $1,125,000 2,935 sq. ft. 10,040 sq. ft. 1978
Total 292 $150,000 - $1,870,000 $810,000 1,732 sq. ft. 7,970 sq. ft. 1964
Condominiums
1 10 $275,000 - $460,000 $321,500 817 sq. ft. -- 1980
2 91 $265,000 - $725,000 $490,000 1,151 sq. ft. -- 1982
3 41 $206,000 - $795,000 $635,000 1,567 sq. ft. -- 1989
4 4 $590,000 - $810,000 $664,000# 1,554 sq. ft. -- 1973
Total 146 $206,000 - $810,000 $515,000 1,256 sq. ft. -- 1981
Source: Dataquick On-Line Real Estate Database: 1/1/13-12/30/13.
* Does not count the area of the garage.
# Because of a small sample size the median price was not representative, so a mean value is used instead.
Approximately one-third of all units sold in Campbell during calendar year 2013 were condominiums. The
median sales prices for condominiums ranged from $321,500 to $664,000 (for the one- and four-bedroom
units, respectively), with an overall median price of $515,000. In comparison, median sale price for a
condominium documented in Campbell’s 2009 Housing Element was $505,000, indicating little increase
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in sales prices over the past four to five years. Whereas the vast majority of single-family homes were
three and four bedroom units, condominiums were predominately two and three-bedroom units, selling
for significantly less than similarly sized single-family homes. Condominiums in Campbell are thus helping
to fill a gap for smaller, less expensive ownership housing in the City and are generally affordable for
Moderate Income households.
Rental Survey
Current rental housing costs in Campbell were obtained through a rent survey compiled from internet
sources on January 13 and 27, 2014. Table A-21 enumerates the rental ranges, as well as the median rents,
for apartment/townhome units, single family homes, and single rooms for rent in Campbell. This data was
assembled from over 60 advertised rental reviewed during the second half of January 2014.
The median rents for apartment units in Campbell range from $1,400 for a studio, $1,725 for a one-
bedroom unit, $2,070 for a two-bedroom unit, up to $2,900 for a three-bedroom unit. The most
commonly available apartments have two bedrooms.
For the single family homes, the costs to
rent a three bedroom single family home
overlaps with the rental rates for the three
bedroom apartments and townhouses.
The monthly rental rates for single family
homes range from $2,800 to nearly $4,000
per month. The majority of available single
family homes are three-bedroom units
with either one or two bathrooms. It is
also interesting to note that while nearly
half of all residential units in Campbell
have three or more bedrooms, this
category represents the least available
type of rental housing with a pattern of
longer tenure and less frequent turnover.
Housing Affordability
Housing affordability can be inferred by comparing the cost of renting or owning a home in Campbell with
the maximum affordable housing costs to households which earn different income levels. Taken together,
this information can provide a picture of who can afford what size and type of housing as well as indicate
the type of households that would likely experience overcrowding or overpayment.
Affordable Ownership Housing Cost
California Health and Safety Code (Section 50052.5) defines affordable owner housing costs as follows:
Housing costs consist of mortgage debt service, homeowner association dues, insurance, utility
allowance and property taxes.
Affordable costs are up to 35 percent of the defined household income.
Table A-21: Survey of Vacant Rental Units
Unit Type &
Bedrooms
Number
Available Rental Range Median
Rent
Rooms for Rent
- 5 $675 - $1,620 $980
Apartments / Townhomes
Studio 3 $1,250 - $1,645 $1,400
1 13 $1,495 - $2,205 $1,725
2 31 $1,595 - $2,845 $2,070
3 5 $2,100 - $3,555 $2,900
Single Family Homes
2 & 3 5 $2,800 - $3,795 $3,350
4+ 2 $3,200 - $3,995 $3,700
Sources: Padmapper.com, Trulio.com, Realtor.com, Zillow.com,
& Bay4Rent.com on January 14, 2014 and January 27, 2014
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Affordable costs for moderate income households are based on a standard of 110 percent of Area
Median Income (AMI) for a household size equal to one more person than the number of
bedrooms in the unit.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts annual household income
surveys nationwide, including Santa Clara County, to determine the maximum affordable payments of
different households and their eligibility for federal housing assistance. The 2013 median Income Limits
for a four-person household in Santa Clara County is $116,050. Based on these definitions of income and
affordable housing cost, Table A-22 presents the maximum affordable purchase price for moderate
income households (110% AMI), and compares this with market sales prices for single-family homes and
condominiums in Campbell as previously documented in Table A-20.
Table A-22: 2013 Maximum Affordable Housing Cost (Moderate Income), Santa Clara County
Moderate Income
Affordable Housing Cost
1 Bedroom
(2 persons)
2 Bedroom
(3 persons)
3 Bedroom
(4 persons)
4 Bedroom
(5 persons)
Moderate Income Threshold
(110% County Median) $92,840 $104,500 $116,050 $125,290
Max. Income Towards Housing @ 35% Income $32,500 $36,580 $40,620 $43,850
Max. Monthly Housing Cost $2,710 $3,050 $3,385 $3,655
Less Ongoing Monthly Expenses:
Utilities ($127) ($139) ($188) ($217)
Property Taxes (1.1% affordable hsg price) ($387) ($440) ($485) ($523)
Insurance ($85) ($100) ($115) ($130)
HOA Fees & Other ($180) ($180) ($180) ($180)
Monthly Income Available for Mortgage $1,931 $2,191 $2,417 $2,605
Supportable Mortgage @ 4.5% interest $381,000 $432,000 $477,000 $514,000
Homebuyer Down payment (10%) $42,000 $48,000 $53,000 $57,000
Maximum Affordable Purchase Price $423,000 $480,000 $530,000 $571,000
Campbell Median Single-Family Price None Available $680,000 $750,000 $868,000
Campbell Median Condominium Price $321,500 $490,000 $635,000 $664,000
Source: Karen Warner Associates, 2014.
Utility costs based on 2013 Santa Clara County Housing Authority utility allowance schedule for attached units (assumes
gas heating, cooking and water heating).
As illustrated, median single-family home prices in Campbell are well beyond the Ievel of affordability for
Moderate Income households. For example, the maximum affordable purchase price for a moderate
income four person household is $530,000, whereas the median priced three bedroom home in Campbell
is $750,000, an affordability gap of $220,000.
However, condominiums are still within close reach for households earning moderate incomes. As shown
in Table A-22, the maximum affordable purchase price for a three person household is $480,000, whereas
the median priced two-bedroom condominium in Campbell sells for $490,000, an affordability gap of just
$10,000. However if housing costs continue to rise faster than the household incomes, these presently
affordable condominium units will become less affordable over time. A first-time homebuyer program
implemented by Santa Clara County can provide assistance to moderate income households to close this
affordability gap.
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Affordable Renter Housing Cost
California Health and Safety Code (Section 50053) defines affordable renter housing costs as follows:
Housing costs include rent plus utilities paid for by the tenant.
Affordable rent is up to 30 percent of the defined household income.
Affordable rents are based on a standard of 50 percent of AMI for very low income households;
60 percent of AMI for low income households; and 110 percent AMI for moderate income
households for a household size equal to one more person than the number of bedrooms in the
unit.
Table A-23 presents the maximum affordable rents for very low, low and moderate income households
by household size, and compares these income levels with median room and apartment rents in Campbell.
For Very Low Income wage earners, there is little affordable rental housing in Campbell. Even the median
price for individual rooms for rent exceeds the affordability levels for Very Low Income households. For
Low Income households, while studio units are generally affordable, the larger the units size, the greater
the affordability gap. This is a particular burden for Low Income families requiring units with two or more
bedrooms. Apartment rents in Campbell are affordable to Moderate Income households regardless of
the unit size.
Table A-23: 2013 Maximum Affordable Rents, Santa Clara County
Income Level1
Maximum Affordable Rent After Utilities Allowance2
Studio
(1 person)
1 Bedroom
(2 person)
2 Bedroom
(3 person)
3 Bedroom
(4 person)
Very Low Income $845 $964 $1,085 $1,198
Low Income $1,402 $1,600 $1,801 $1,995
Moderate Income $2,132 $2,435 $2,739 $3,037
Campbell Median Apartment Rents $1,400 $1,725 $2,070 $2,900
Source: Karen Warner Associates, 2014.
1 Income levels based on State HCD published Income Limits for 2013.
2 Utility costs based on 2013 Santa Clara County Housing Authority utility allowance schedule for low-rise
multi-family units (gas heating, cooking and water heating; assumes monthly refuse service included in
rent): $83 for studios, $97 for 1 bedrooms, $109 for 2 bedrooms, and $128 for 3 bedrooms.
E. Assisted Rental Housing
State Housing Element law requires an analysis of the potential for currently rent-restricted low income
housing units to convert to market rate housing, and to propose programs to preserve or replace any units
“at-risk” of conversion. This section presents an inventory of all assisted rental housing in Campbell, and
evaluates those units at risk of conversion during the ten year, 2015-2025 planning period.
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Assisted Housing Inventory
Table A-24 is an inventory of assisted rental housing projects in Campbell. A total of 747 assisted units are
provided in twelve developments, including units assisted through a variety of federal and local
government programs/funds. These programs include HUD Section 8, Section 221 and Section 236, CDBG,
and the City’s Inclusionary Housing requirement.
Table A-24: Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing
Project Name
Ownership
Total
Units
Assisted
Units
Household Type Funding Source(s) Affordability
Period
Corinthian
House Non-Profit 104 36 Elderly & Disabled Section 8;
Section 221(d)(3)
Continual
Renewal
Rincon Gardens Housing
Authority 200 198 Elderly & Disabled Section 8 Continual
Renewal
Wesley Manor Non-Profit 156 156 Elderly & Disabled Section 8 Continual
Renewal
Sharmon Palms Non-Profit 60 60 Family RDA* 2063
Avalon Bay For-Profit 348 70 Family & Elderly RDA* 2026
Gateway For-Profit 20 3 Family & Elderly RDA* 2026
El Parador For-Profit 125 124 Elderly & Disabled Section 8 Continual
Renewal
San Tomas
Gardens Non-Profit 100 94 Family Section 236;
Catholic Charities 2029
Downtown
Mixed-Use For-Profit 20 3 Family Inclusionary
Requirement 2062
Fairlands Court Non-Profit 1 1
(5 seniors) Elderly CDBG; Section 8 Perpetuity
Pollard Non-Profit 1 1
(5 seniors) Elderly RDA*; HOME; CDBG Perpetuity
Llewellyn Non-Profit 1 1
(5 seniors) Elderly CDBG Perpetuity
TOTAL 1,136 747
Source: Community Development Department, City of Campbell, 2014.
* Funded through the City RDA prior to its dissolution in 2012.
At-Risk Projects
This section evaluates those lower income rental projects in Campbell at-risk of converting to market-rate
uses prior to January 31, 2025. Of the 747 assisted units identified in Table A-24, 390 units in two projects
are determined to be at low risk of conversion over the next ten year period: Corinthian House, Rincon
Gardens and Wesley Manor. All of these projects maintain Section 8 project-based Housing Assistance
Plan (HAP) contracts with HUD subject to periodic renewals. To maintain the existing affordable housing
stock, the City must either preserve the existing assisted units or facilitate the development of new units.
Depending on the circumstances of at-risk projects, different options may be used to preserve or replace
the units. Preservation options can include transferring the project to non-profit ownership, providing
rental assistance to tenants using non-federal funding sources, and/or purchasing affordability covenants.
In terms of replacement, the most direct option is the development of new assisted multi-family housing
units. These options are described below.
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o Transfer of Ownership: Transferring ownership of an at-risk project to a non-profit housing provider is
generally one of the least costly ways to ensure that the at-risk units remain affordable for the long
term. By transferring property ownership to a non-profit organization, low-income restrictions can be
secured indefinitely and the project would become potentially eligible for a greater range of
governmental assistance. This preservation option is, however, not applicable in Campbell because
both at-risk projects are already owned by non-profit organizations. These projects are determined to
be at “low” risk of conversion largely due to their non-profit status.
o Rental Assistance: If Section 8 rent subsidies are terminated at the federal level, rent subsidies using
alternative State or local funding sources could be used to maintain affordability of the 390 at-risk
units. Subsidies could be structured similar to the federal Section 8 program, where HUD pays the
owners the difference between what tenants can afford to pay (30% of household income) and what
HUD estimates as the Fair Market Rent (FMR) on the unit. The feasibility of this alternative depends
upon the availability of non-federal funding sources necessary to make rent subsidies available and the
willingness of property owners to accept rental vouchers if they can be provided.
Table A-25 shows the total cost of subsidizing the rents at all at-risk units currently assisted through
the Section 8 program. As indicated below, the total cost of providing rent subsidizes to all 190 at-risk
units in Campbell (the difference between HUD Fair Market Rents and maximum affordable rents to
Very Low Income households) is generally estimated at about $55,000 per month or $660,000 annually,
translating to roughly $13 million over a 20-year period. Another way rent subsidies could be
structured is as a rent buy-down. This would involve the City or County providing a one-time assistance
loan to the property owner to cover the present value of the decrease in rents associated with the
extended affordability term compared with market rents achievable on the units. This approach offers
a benefit to the owner in that they receive cash upfront from the loan.
Table A-25: Rental Subsidies Required
Unit Size Total
Units*
2013 Voucher
Payment
Standard
Household
Size
Very Low
Income
(50% AMI)
Affordable
Cost
Monthly
Per Unit
Subsidy
Total
Monthly
Subsidy
0-bedroom 22 $1,135 1 $35,700 $892 $243 $5,346
1-bedroom 168 $1,315 2 $40,800 $1,020 $295 $49,560
Total 190 $54,906
*Corinthian House consists of 22 studio and 14 one-bedroom units. All 154 units in Wesley Manor are one-bedroom units.
o Acquisition or Construction of Replacement Units: The construction or purchase of a replacement
building is another option to replace at-risk units should they be converted to market-rate units. The
cost of developing housing depends upon a variety of factors, including density, size of the units,
location, land costs, and type of construction. Using a conservative estimate of total development
costs of $250,000 per affordable housing unit, the cost to replace Campbell’s 190 at-risk units can
generally be estimated at approximately $48 million.
Cost Comparisons: Given their non-profit and public ownership, it is highly unlikely that either of the two
“at risk” projects will convert to market-uses. Nevertheless, the above analysis attempts to estimate the
cost of preserving the at-risk units under various options. In terms of cost effectiveness, 20 years' worth
of rent subsidies ($13 million) is less expensive than the cost of new construction or the purchase of
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replacement units ($48 million). However, long-term affordability of the units cannot be ensured through
rent subsidies, unless it was structured as a one-time rent buy-down. The option of acquiring or
developing 190 replacement units is very costly and constrained by a variety of factors, including limited
purchase opportunities of large multi-family properties and the scarcity of land for new development.
The best option to preserve the at-risk units thus appears to be the purchase of affordability covenants
through a one-time rent buy-down.
Redevelopment Housing Program Funding
Because of the loss of Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funding in 2012, the City of Campbell no longer
administers the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The loss of RDA funding
forced the City to eliminate the position of Housing Program Coordinator, who also coordinated CDBG-
funded programs. The part-time Housing Program Coordinator implemented many of the City’s housing
programs and functions and was partially funded by RDA and CDBG funds.
Since 2012, some of the functions and responsibilities of the Housing Program Coordinator were
transferred to the City’s Planning Division after the City turned over administration of the CDBG program
to Santa Clara County (except for targeted code enforcement and capital improvements for pedestrian
accessibility). Consequently Campbell no longer administers any of the CDBG Housing programs (though
Campbell still administers the previously awarded RDA/CDBG funded loans). Even though the City no
longer administers any of the housing activities funded through CDBG, Campbell residents still have access
to rehabilitation and repair funding through Santa Clara County.
The City has not yet identified alternative funding sources for the activities previously funded by the RDA
Housing Set Aside and CDBG programs.
4. Regional Housing Needs
State law requires all regional councils of governments, including the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) to determine the existing and projected housing need for its region (Government
Code Section 65580 et. seq.) and determine the portion allocated to each jurisdiction within the ABAG
region. This is called the Regional Housing Needs Determination (RHND) process.
A. Existing Housing Needs
A continuing priority of communities is enhancing or maintaining their quality of life. A key measure of
quality of life in a community is the extent of “housing problems.” The federal Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) has developed an existing needs statement that details the number of
households earning lower income, living in overcrowded conditions, or overpaying for housing. These
housing problems are defined as follows:
Lower Income: Refers to a household earning less than 80 percent of the median family income,
as adjusted by family size. For a four-person household, the median income was $114,514 for
Santa Clara County in 2011 (American Community Survey, 2007-2011).
Overcrowding: Refers to a housing unit which is occupied by more than one person per room,
excluding kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and porches, as defined by HUD.
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Overpayment: Refers to a household paying 30 percent or more of its gross income for rent
(either mortgage or rent), including costs for utilities, property insurance, and real estate taxes,
as defined by HUD.
Overcrowding
Overcrowding occurs when housing costs are so high relative to income that families double up to devote
income to other basic needs of food and medical care. Overcrowding also tends to result in accelerated
deterioration of homes, a shortage of street parking, and additional traffic. Therefore, maintaining a
reasonable level of occupancy and alleviating overcrowding are critical to enhancing the quality of life in
the community.
The Census defines overcrowding as an average of more than one person per room in a housing unit
(excluding kitchens, porches, and hallways); severe overcrowding is defined as greater than 1.5 persons
per room. The incidence of overcrowded housing is a general measure of whether there is an available
supply of adequately sized housing units. Table A-26 shows the incidence of overcrowding in Campbell by
tenure, as estimated by the Bureau of Census. The prevalence of overcrowding and overpayment is
particularly higher among lower-income households, because they have less income for housing costs.
Tables A-26 and A-27 document the prevalence of overcrowding and overpayment among all households
in Campbell.
Table A-26: Overcrowded Households
Overcrowding Households Percent
Santa Clara
County %
Owners
Overcrowding 175 1% 2%
Severe Overcrowding 10 0% <1%
Renters
Overcrowding 460 3% 3%
Severe Overcrowding 70 <1% 2%
Total Overcrowding 635 4% 7%
Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey
Note: Severe Overcrowding is a subset of Overcrowding
Since 2000, the percentage of overcrowded units has generally declined throughout Santa Clara County.
For example, according to the 2000 Census there were over 1,200 overcrowded units in Campbell or about
8 percent of the housing stock. Santa Clara County experienced a more dramatic reduction in
overcrowding during this same period, with a reduction from 14 percent to 7 percent. This change is
mostly likely due to several factors including: the economic recovery that allowed some people to afford
their own housing (rather than sharing with friends and family) and from people moving out of the region
during the recession in search for work.
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Overpayment
Housing overpayment refers to spending more than 30 percent of income on housing; severe
overpayment is spending greater than 50 percent. As is the case in throughout the Bay Area, it is not
uncommon to overpay for housing in Campbell. However, to the extent that overpayment is often
disproportionately concentrated among the most vulnerable members of the community, maintaining a
reasonable level of housing cost burden is an important contributor to quality of life. Table A-27 shows
the incidence of overpayment in Campbell.
Table A-27: Housing Overpayment - Households
Overpayment Households Percent Santa Clara
County %
Owners
Total Owner Units 8,505
Overpayment
(>30% income on housing) 3,234 38%
Lower Income Household
Overpayment 994 12% 14%
Severe Overpayment
(> 50% income on housing) 1,359 16%
Lower Income Household
Overpayment 784 9% 10%
Renter
Total Rental Units 7,805
Overpayment
(> 30% income on housing) 3,390 43%
Lower Income Household
Overpayment 2,590 33% 36%
Severe Overpayment
(> 50% income on housing) 1,510 19%
Lower Income Household
Overpayment 1,455 19% 21%
Total Overpaying Households 6,604
Source: ABAG, 2013 (from CHAS Data Sets Table S10708)
Notes: Percentage lower income overpayment reflects % of total lower income households
spending > 30% income on housing.
Severe Overpayment is a subset of Overpayment
According to the most recent information on housing costs, 38 percent of homeowners and 43 percent of
renters in Campbell were overpaying for housing, an increase from 2000 by 11 percent and 3 percent,
respectively. The level of overpayment is similar to the amount of overpayment Countywide. In terms of
overpayment for lower income households, this percentage also increased from 15 percent in 2000 to 19
percent in 2010. Severe overpayment impacts 19 percent of the City’s renters as opposed to only 9
percent of owner households. In terms of lower income (<80% AMI) households, 994 of lower income
homeowners and 2,590 lower income renters were faced with overpayment for housing in Campbell.
Many of the lower income households also experience severe overpayments for housing.
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B. Future Housing Needs
California’s Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing programs to
meet its “fair share” of existing and future housing needs for all income groups, as determined by the
jurisdiction’s Council of Governments. This “fair share” allocation concept seeks to ensure that each
jurisdiction accepts responsibility for the housing needs of not only its resident population, but also for
the jurisdiction’s projected share of regional housing growth across all income categories. Regional growth
needs are defined as the number of units that would have to be added in each jurisdiction to
accommodate the forecasted number of households, as well as the number of units that would have to
be added to compensate for anticipated demolitions and changes to achieve an “ideal” vacancy rate.
In the Bay Area region, the agency responsible for assigning these regional housing needs to each
jurisdiction is the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). The regional growth allocation process
begins with the State Department of Finance’s projections of population and associated of housing
demand for the planning period. ABAG is responsible for allocating the region’s projected housing needs
among its jurisdictions by income category. This is referred to as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) process. The RHNA represents the minimum number of housing units each community is required
to provide “adequate sites” for through zoning and is one of the primary threshold criteria necessary to
achieve State approval of the Housing Element.
In devising the formula for allocating the 187,990 units amongst jurisdictions, ABAG had to consider how
each of these statutory factors could be incorporated into the mathematical equation. ABAG staff and
members of the Housing Methodology Committee sought input from every jurisdiction in the Bay Area on
the factors and how they could be used. The final allocation method adopted by ABAG’s Executive Board
includes factors related to housing and employment growth, and public transit.
As defined by the RHNA, Campbell’s new construction need for the 2015-2023 time period has been
established at 933 new units as distributed among the four income categories as shown in Table A-28.
Through this Housing Element, the City will demonstrate the availability of adequate sites to
accommodate these projected new units.
Table A-28: Regional Housing Needs Allocation 2014 -2022
Income Level Percent of Area Median
Income (AMI) Units as per RHNA Percent of Total RHNA
Very Low* 0-50% 253 27%
Low 51-80% 138 15%
Moderate 81-120% 151 16%
Above Moderate 120%+ 391 42%
Total 933 100%
Source: Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Housing Needs Allocation, July, 2013.
*An estimated half of Campbell’s very low income housing needs (126 units) are for extremely low income households
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APPENDIX B. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
This section of the Housing Element discusses the characteristics of the City’s population and housing
stock as a means of better understanding the nature and extent of unmet housing needs. Appendix B,
the Housing Needs Assessment is comprised of the following components: (1) Market Constraints; (2)
Governmental Constraints; and (3) Environmental Constraints. The provision of adequate and
affordable housing opportunities is an important goal of the City. However, there are a variety of
factors that can encourage or constrain the development, maintenance, and improvement of the
housing stock in Campbell. These include market mechanisms, government codes, and physical and
environmental constraints. This section addresses the potential market, governmental, and
environmental constraints in Campbell.
1. Market Constraints
Land costs, construction costs, and market financing contribute to the cost of housing reinvestment,
and can potentially hinder the production of new affordable housing. Although many constraints are
driven by market conditions, jurisdictions have some leverage in instituting policies and programs to
addressing the constraints.
A. Development Costs
Construction costs vary widely according to the type of development, with multi-family housing
generally less expensive to construct than single family homes. However, there is wide variation within
each construction type depending on the size of unit and the number and quality of amenities
provided, such as fireplaces, swimming pools, and interior fixtures among others. Land costs may vary
depending on whether the site is vacant or has an existing use which must be removed.
Ways to reduce development costs include a reduction in amenities and the quality of building
materials (above a minimum acceptability for health, safety, and adequate performance) which could,
in theory, result in lower sales prices. In addition, prefabricated factory-built housing may provide for
lower priced housing by reducing materials and labor costs. Another factor related to construction
costs is the number of units built at one time. As the number increases, overall costs generally decrease
as builders can benefit from economies of scale.
Another key component is the price of raw land and any necessary improvements. The diminishing
supply of residential land combined with a high demand for such development keeps land cost high in
cities across the Bay Area. One large lot vacant land sale occurred in 2013. A 2.6 acres parcel on Abbott
Avenue sold for $4.1 million. The property is located in the R-1-9 Zone. An evaluation of the number
of units that could be constructed on the site, based upon the need to extend Abbott Avenue across
the property, varies from eight to ten units under the current zoning. The cost for this site was $36 per
square foot or between $410,000 and $512,000 per unit.
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B. Mortgage and Rehabilitation Financing
The availability of financing in a community depends on a number of factors, including the type of
lending institutions active in the community, lending practices, rates and fees charged, laws and
regulations governing financial institutions, and equal access to those institutions. Through analysis of
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data on the disposition of residential loan applications, an
assessment can be made of the availability of residential financing within a community.
Chart B-1 summarizes HMDA data for both Campbell and Santa Clara County as a whole, providing
information on the approval status of all home purchase and home improvement loan applications in
2012. Of the total of 530 applications for home purchase loans in Campbell, 81 percent were approved,
9 percent denied, and 10 percent withdrawn or incomplete. In comparison to the County-wide
average, mortgage loan approval rates were slightly higher in Campbell (81%), than the County (78%).
Approval rates for home improvement loans were however somewhat lower in Campbell than Santa
Clara County as a whole, at 67 percent compared to 70 percent County-wide.
Chart B-1: Home Purchase and Improvement Loans - 2012
Loan Type
Number of
Loan
Applications
in Campbell
% Loans Approved % Loans Denied % Loans Withdrawn/
Incomplete
Campbell
Santa
Clara
County
Campbell
Santa
Clara
County
Campbell
Santa
Clara
County
Home Purchase 530 81% 78% 9% 12% 10% 10%
Home Improvement 60 67% 70% 17% 20% 16% 10%
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, 2012
Review of mortgage loan denial rates by census tract identifies one area in Campbell with a denial rate
more than double the citywide average of 9 percent. Of the 65 applications for mortgage loans in
Census Tract 5066.06, (located in northwest Campbell immediately west of the San Tomas
Expressway), 19 percent (12 applications) were denied.
2. Governmental Constraints
Local policies and regulations can impact the price and availability of housing and in particular, the
provision of affordable housing. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, fees and exactions,
permit processing procedures, and various other issues may present constraints to the maintenance,
development and improvement of housing. This section discusses potential governmental constraints
in Campbell.
A. Land Use Controls
The Land Use Element of the General Plan sets forth the City’s policies for guiding local development.
These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish the amount and distribution of land
allocated for different uses within Campbell. As summarized below in Table B-2, the Land Use Element
provides for six residential land use designations, a mobile home park designation, one commercial
designation, and three mixed-use designations that allow for residential uses. The Commercial/Light
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Industrial mixed use area does not provide for residential units and has not been included in Table B-
2.
Table B-2: Land Use Categories Permitting Residential Use
General Plan Land Use
Category
Zoning
District(s)
Density (Units
per Gross Acre) Residential Type(s)
Low Density Residential R-1-10, R-1-16 <3.5 Single-family detached homes on large lots
Low Density Residential R-1-8, R-1-9 <4.5 Single-family detached homes on large lots
Low Density Residential R-1-6 <6 Single-family detached homes on average sized lots
Low-Medium Density
Residential
R-M, R-D,
C-PD, P-D 6—13
Duplexes, multi-family, and townhomes. Small lot
single-family detached homes are allowed with the
P-D zoning designation.
Medium Density Residential R-2, C-PD, P-D 14—20 Townhomes, apartments, condominiums, or multi-
family
High Density Residential R-3, C-PD 21—27 Apartments or condominiums
Mobile Home Park P-D 6—13 Mobile home parks (greater than 10 acres in size)
Central Business District
Commercial C-3 No Standard Condominiums or apartments on the second and
third floors
Low-Medium Density
Residential or Office
(Mixed Use)
P-D 6—13 Single-family homes on small lots, townhomes, multi-
family
Medium to High Density
Residential/ Commercial
(Mixed Use)
P-D 14—27
Multiple-family housing on the upper floors above
office/ commercial uses. Attached townhomes or
condominiums in the South of Campbell Ave Specific
Plan area.
Residential/ Commercial/
Professional Office
(Mixed Use)
P-D 14—27
Multiple-family housing including condominiums or
apartments on the upper floors above office or
commercial uses.
Source: City of Campbell General Plan, February 2014.
B. Zoning Standards
The Campbell Zoning Ordinance, Title 21 of the Municipal Code, contains the primary
development provisions that implement the development of private land under the General
Plan (include the Housing Element).
Residential Development Standards
The City regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development primarily through
the Zoning Code. Zoning regulations are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and
general welfare of residents as well as implement the policies of the City’s General Plan. The Zoning
Code also serves to preserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The Code sets forth
the City’s specific residential development standards, which are summarized in Table B-3.
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Table B-3: Residential Development Standards
Zoning District
Maximum
Density (du/ac)
Minimum Net
Lot Area (sq. ft.)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Maximum Building
Height (feet)
Single Family
R-1-6 6.0 6,000 40% 35
R-1-8 4.5 8,000 40% 35
R-1-9 4.5 9,000 40% 35
R-1-10 3.5 10,000 40% 35
R-1-16 3.5 16,000 40% 35
Two Family R-M 13.0 6,000 40% 35
Multiple Family
R-D 13.0 6,000 40% 35
R-2 20.0 6,000 40% 35
R-3 27.0 6,000 40% 40
Condominium Planned
Development C-PD 27.0 NR NR NR
Planned Development P-D 27.0 NR1 NR1 NR1
Source: City of Campbell Planning Division, February 2014
NR – No requirement in the Zoning Ordinance.
1. The specific development standards are contained in special or master plan documents (e.g. North of Campbell
Avenue Area Plan, South of Campbell Avenue Area Plan, East Campbell Avenue Master Plan, and Winchester
Boulevard Master Plan).
Parking Requirements
The City’s parking requirement for residential districts varies by housing type and anticipated parking
needs. The City calculates the parking requirements by unit type with one standard for Studio and One-
Bedroom units and a slightly higher standard for 2 or more Bedroom units. Table B-4 below
incorporates the new parking standards adopted in 2011 for Transit Oriented Developments and for
Small Lot Single Family housing projects.
Table B-4: Parking Requirements
Housing Type Parking Space Requirements per Unit
Covered Uncovered Total
Single-Family 1 1 2
Duplex 1 1 2
Small Lot Single Family 1 1.5 2.5
Multiple-Family:
Studio or One-bedroom units
Two or more bedrooms units
2
2.5
0.5
0.5
2.5
3
Transit Oriented Development:
Studio or One-bedroom units
Two or more bedrooms units
1.5
2
0.5
0.5
2
2.5
Source: City of Campbell Zoning Ordinance, February 2014.
The standard parking requirement for small lot single family projects is slightly higher than that for
single-family homes because small lot single family developments commonly do not have private
driveways or open street frontage for additional parking. The City has also found that the parking need
for these projects is greater than those for apartments or other multiple-family uses because they are
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often larger in size and have more bedrooms. Small lot single family projects commonly have more
drivers per household than apartments, and consequently, often have more vehicles.
The City permits carports in lieu of garages for all housing units, which can serve to reduce
development costs. Under the City’s density bonus program, projects that provide affordable (below
market rate) or senior housing may be eligible for a reduction in the parking requirements (per Zoning
Code Section 21.28.050). Additionally, the Planning Commission has the authority to adjust the parking
requirements for specific projects when they determine that there are circumstances that warrant an
adjustment. These circumstances may include proximity to light rail stations, transit corridors, or major
employment centers. The Planning Commission or City Council may also permit projects consisting of
two diverse land uses (such as residential and commercial) to jointly occupy the same parking spaces
when their parking demands occur at different times.
Examples of parking modifications/reductions approved by the City Council during the previous
Housing Element cycle include:
Bay West Development, 1677 S. Bascom Avenue, the Planning Commission approved the use of
tandem parking spaces for nine of the 168 units in the project.
Merrill Gardens, 2014 Winchester Boulevard, the City Council approved 54 parking spaces for 126
senior housing units.
651 West Hamilton Avenue, the Planning Commission approved a reduction in the amount of
required parking of approximately 70 spaces (2.3 parking spaces per unit versus 3.0 parking spaces
per unit).
Special Master Plan and Area Plans
Campbell has adopted numerous area plans. Most of these are located around the Downtown area
and around the existing VTA light rail stations. The four master and area plans which contain most of
the opportunity housing sites are discussed below.
The North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA) Area Plan is located north of the civic center and south of East
Hamilton Avenue along Salmar Avenue. This Area Plan was developed to guide this area from primarily
industrial land uses to small lot and single family residences. About half of the original plan area has
been converted to residential uses. Residential densities up to 20 units per acre are envisioned in this
area.
The East Campbell Avenue Master Plan is located along East Campbell Avenue between the Downtown
and Highway 17. The goal of the Master Plan is to implement Land Use Policy 6.1, “Expansion of
Downtown: Facilitate and encourage the evolution of the Downtown beyond the loop streets,
eastward to the Hwy 17 overpass and westward to the Community Center, through public
improvements, urban design and land use patterns that connect both visually and physically this
stretch of Campbell Avenue.” Residential densities up to 27 units per acre are envisioned in this area.
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The South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA) Area Plan is located immediately south of the East Campbell
Avenue Master Plan between Campbell Avenue on the north, San Tomas Expressway on the south, Los
Gatos Creek on the east, and Railway Avenue (the current VTA light rail line) on the west. This Area
Plan was developed to guide the redevelopment of this area from older single family residential mixed
with commercial and industrial land uses toward more higher density residential density and office
development near the VTA Downtown Campbell light rail station and Downtown Campbell. Residential
densities up to 27 units per acre are envisioned in this area.
The Winchester Boulevard Master Plan runs along both sides of Winchester Boulevard. The purpose
of this Master Plan The goal of the Master Plan is to transform Winchester Boulevard into a vibrant
mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented street, lined with ground-level businesses with residential or office
above. The plan also intends to facilitate the physical and visual connection to Downtown and
Campbell Avenue, as well as help increase Central Campbell’s walkability and livability by providing
increased housing and shopping opportunities. Residential densities up to 27 units per acre are
envisioned in this area.
Flexible Design Provisions
The City offers various mechanisms to provide relief from development standards that are typically
required of all residential projects under the Zoning Code. These mechanisms include mixed-use
development provisions and the density bonus program in conjunction with the P-D Zone.
Planned Development (P-D) Zone
The purpose of the P-D Zoning District is to provide a degree of flexibility that is not generally available
in other zoning districts. The flexibility is intended to allow developments that are more consistent
with site characteristics while creating an optimum quantity and use of open space and good design
consistent with the underlying General Plan Land Use Designation and any adopted guidelines for the
area. The P-D Zone also facilitates mixed-use development, development concessions, and modified
parking standards. Most of the Area Plan and Master Plan areas are zoned P-D.
Mixed-Use Development
Within the City of Campbell, there are several areas where mixed use development is encouraged, both
as residential and commercial uses combined on a single parcel, and as components of a single
development. A key strategy of the City’s General Plan is to integrate residential development along
designated commercial corridors to create activity along the street, provide a variety of housing types
near work and shopping, and enhance public safety. This strategy ensures safer, more viable
commercial areas, with mixed-use residents helping to ensure the viability of the commercial uses.
Mixed-use development is located next to sidewalks or landscape setback areas adjacent to the public
street to enhance visibility, pedestrian access and interaction with the commercial uses.
The City’s zoning ordinance provides several incentives to encourage mixed use. The allowable density
of a mixed-use project is defined by the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) contained in specific land use policies
within each Area or Specific Plan; residential uses are encouraged but not included in the calculation
of the Floor Area Ratio. Campbell also allows for a shared parking reduction where two or more uses
have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods. Furthermore, a reduction in the required open
space for the residential component of a mixed-use project may be granted where the full amount of
open space is unable to be accommodated due to the urban infill characteristics of the site. The City
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has approved several mixed-use projects since adoption of the prior Housing Element. In addition,
many of the previously approved projects that had been put on-hold because of The Great Recession
of 2007-2009 are currently under development. The current City approved projects include the
following:
The Merrill Gardens Project (2041 – 2127 S. Winchester Blvd.) initially approved in 2007,
slightly modified by 2011, and was completed in December of 2013 and is now occupied. This
project consists of 126 total units including 99 senior market rate units, 27 non-age restricted
apartments, and an Alzheimer’s care unit. Of the 126 units, 19 very low income units are
distributed throughout the project. The project also includes 18,000 square feet of retail space
fronting Winchester Boulevard. The City Council approved several concessions including
waiving the park fees for the affordable units.
Bay West Development (1677 S. Bascom Ave) – The City approved this mixed-use project in
2012 at the maximum zoned density of 27 units per acre. The project provides 126 market rate
apartments and 15,295 square feet of retail space fronting Hamilton Avenue. Campbell
approved a density bonus project of 14 Below Market Rate units as part of this project.
Affordable Housing Density Bonus
The City of Campbell continues to offer density bonus incentives for the provision of affordable housing
and routinely updates the Zoning Ordinance as program requirements change. These provisions were
last amended in 2008 to incorporate recent changes to State Law. The density bonus provisions include
both the additional density requirement and the development concession provisions. The Density
Bonus provisions are contained in Chapter 21.20 of the Municipal Code and incorporate the
requirements of Government Code Section 65915.
For incorporating any of the following items, a housing developer will receive a twenty percent density
bonus above the density normally allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. To receive this density bonus a
project must incorporate one of the following:
Ten percent of the total units for lower income households; or
Five percent of the total units for very low income households; or
A senior citizen housing development (or mobile home park) that limits residency based on
age requirements for housing for older persons.
In addition, by providing ten percent of the total units for moderate income households, an additional
five percent density bonus is also available. The moderate income density bonus applies only to for
sale units in a common interest development (as defined by Section 1351 of the California Civil Code).
The amount of density bonus to which the applicant is entitled varies according to the amount by which
the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the minimum percentage established in this
section, but generally ranges from 20 to 35 percent above the specified General Plan Residential
Density. In addition to the density bonus, eligible projects may receive up to three additional
development incentives, depending on the proportion of affordable units and level of income
targeting.
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Zoning Code Chapter 21.20 also includes provisions to allow development standard concessions for
projects receiving a density bonus. The typical concessions/incentives that are offered include the
following.
A reduction in site development standards (e.g., setback and square footage requirements,
and/or parking requirements) or architectural design requirements. At the request of the
developer, the City will permit a parking ratio (inclusive of handicapped and guest parking) of
one space for 0-1 bedroom units, two spaces for 2-3 bedroom units, and 2½ spaces for four or
more bedrooms.
Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if nonresidential land
uses would reduce the cost of individual units in the housing project, and the nonresidential
land uses would be compatible with the housing project and adjoining development.
Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the permit applicant or the City that
would result in identifiable cost reductions. Examples include a reduction in the amount of
required on-site parking, expedited processing pursuant to a mutually agreed upon schedule,
and, the deferral of the collection of impact fees on market rate units until issuance of a
certificate of occupancy.
The City advertises the availability of density bonus incentives on its website, and provides information
to prospective residential applicants. The Merrill Gardens and Bay West Development projects were
both granted an affordable housing density bonus of 35% for the incorporation of Very Low Income
units into the projects.
Inclusionary Housing
Particularly since Campbell now requires 15 percent inclusionary units on a citywide basis, density
bonuses offer a means of offsetting the cost of providing the required affordable units. Zoning Code
Chapter 21.24 requires new residential projects with ten or more units to provide at least 15 percent
of the total units for low and moderate income households at an affordable housing cost. Rental units
are required to be made available to very low and low income households (minimum 40% to very low),
while owner units are to be available to low and moderate income households. Previous regulatory
agreements are recorded on inclusionary projects that require affordability for a period of 45 years for
ownership units and 55 years for rental units.
The Inclusionary Housing Program originally addressed both rental and ownership units, however, due
to a recent court case, the provisions which apply to rental units have been temporarily suspended.
As a means of providing flexibility in compliance with inclusionary requirements, the City allows the
following alternatives to provision of on-site affordable units:
Off-site construction of affordable units;
Provision of rental units in for-sale projects (subject to Very Low and Low income affordability);
Dedication of land sufficient to accommodate the required affordable units; or
Payment of an in-lieu housing fee (for projects with densities at or below six units per acre).
The current fees are $34.50 per square foot for ownership housing units and $21.50 for rental
housing units.
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Campbell’s inclusionary ordinance also provides for a reduction or waiver of the inclusionary
requirement if an applicant can show there is no reasonable relationship between the project and the
requirement for affordable units, or if application of the inclusionary requirements represents a taking.
Since the adoption of the Ordinance, several larger projects have been required to provide affordable
units. Examples include of these project include the senior housing project by Merrill Gardens on
Winchester Boulevard and the Bay West Development on South Bascom Avenue. During this time
many smaller projects, with less than 10 units, have been exempt from the ordinance. The City has
not received negative feedback from developers of these larger projects in terms of affecting project
viability. The ordinance is similar to surrounding cities and is generally accepted by the regional
development community.
C. Provisions for a Variety of Housing
Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made available
through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development of various
types of housing for all economic segments of the population. This includes single-family homes, multi-
family housing, factory-built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, supportive housing, and
transitional housing. Table B-5 below summarizes housing types permitted within all residential and
commercial zones. The Condominium-Planned Development (C-PD) is required for all projects
proposing a condominium ownership project. Development under the C-PD Zone is processed using
the P-D Zone development review processes.
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Table B-5: Housing Types Permitted by Zone
Housing Type Permitted Uses R-1 R-D R-M R-2 R-3 P-D C-PD C-3
Residential Uses
Small Lot Single-Family
(<6,000 sq. ft. lots) Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Conventional Single-Family
(>6,000 sq. ft. lots) Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Planned Unit Developments - - - - - Y - -
Duplexes (2 attached units) - Y Y Y Y - - -
Second Units (with a single family dwelling) Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Condominiums - - - - - - Y c
Mobile Home Parks
(sites 10 acres or larger) - - - - - Y - -
Multiple-Family Residential Units Y Y Y Y Y c
Townhouses - - - - - Y Y -
Special Needs Housing
Residential Care Facility
(6 or less persons) Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Residential Care Facility
(7 or more persons) c c c c c c c c
Convalescent Hospital - c c c c c c c
Emergency Shelters1 - - c c c c c -
Supportive Housing Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Transitional Housing Y Y Y Y Y Y - -
Single Room Occupancy - - - - c c - -
Correctional Residential Facility - c c c c c c c
Boarding or Lodging House - - c c c - - -
On-Site Living Facility* c c c c c c c c
Y = Permitted
c = Conditionally Permitted
1. Emergency Shelters are also allowed in the C-1 and C-2 Zones with a conditional use permit, and in the M-1 Zone,
either by right or with a conditional use permit, depending on the location.
* In conjunction with an approved conforming use for security and/or 24-hour service.
Source: City of Campbell Zoning Code, February 2014.
Multi-Family Rental Housing
The City’s Zoning Code provides for apartment (rental) developments in the R-M, R-2, R-3, and P-D
Zoning Districts by-right, and with approval of a conditional use permit in the C-3 (Central Business
District) Zone. Densities of up to 27 dwelling units per acre are permitted, with additional densities for
affordable and senior housing. The General Plan also provides for high density residential on
designated commercial corridors surrounding the Valley Transit Agency (VTA) Light Rail Stations at
Downtown Campbell and at Winchester. The VTA light rail system allows easy access to the rest of the
urbanized core of Santa Clara County.
Campbell’s development standards have proven to be effective in allowing projects to achieve
maximum densities. Given high land costs, the majority of multi-family and mixed use developments
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in Campbell are built at or near maximum permitted densities. Recent examples include: Creekside
Commons (27 du/acre with density bonus) and Merrill Gardens senior housing (34 du/acre with density
bonus). These and other infill project examples demonstrate that the City’s development standards
have not served as a constraint to achieving maximum zoned densities.
Condominiums
Similar to many jurisdictions, Campbell’s Zoning Code distinguishes between condominium
(ownership) and multiple family (rental) housing. The C-PD (Condominium-Planned Development)
zoning district provides for the construction of new condominiums, or conversion of existing rental
housing into condominium ownership subject to a planned development permit. Condominiums are
also conditionally permitted in the C-3 (Central Business District) Zone.
In order to provide maximum flexibility for projects and provide the city appropriate levels of
discretion, large areas of the City are zoned Planned Development (P-D). This designation has proven
over time to be an excellent vehicle for providing unique, custom tailored development solutions to
generally small, heavily constrained in-fill sites. The City requires a zoning designation of Condominium
Planned Development for condominium projects. This zoning requirement has not been a barrier to
the approval of numerous condominium projects in the past.
Secondary Dwelling Units
The purpose of permitting additional living units in single-family districts is to allow more efficient use
of the existing housing stock and infrastructure to provide the opportunity for the development of
small rental housing units designed to meet the special housing needs of individuals and families, while
preserving the integrity of single-family neighborhoods. Zoning Code Section 21.36.200 addresses the
requirements for both attached and detached second units as an accessory use in Single Family (R-1)
zoning districts. Campbell’s Zoning Code contains the following standards for secondary dwelling units.
The minimum lot size is at least 10,000 square foot.
The maximum size is limited to 640 square feet, one bedroom and one-story in height, unless
the lot is larger than 250% of the minimum required size in zone (when these size limitations
for the units do not apply).
In conjunction with the primary single-family dwelling, a total of four parking spaces are
required, two of which shall be covered. Spaces may be allowed in tandem in a driveway of a
two-car garage if the garage meets minimum setbacks and lot configuration precludes
placement of parking areas elsewhere on the property.
Must meet all of the applicable development standards of the zoning district (for example,
setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area ratio);
Required to be designed so that the appearance of the property remains that of a single-family
residence (for example, the entrances to secondary dwelling units must not be visible from the
street); and,
A deed restriction is required that stipulates that only one of the two units on the property
may be rented at any one time.
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Campbell receives an average of 1 to 2 second unit applications annually with a total of 4 second units
constructed between 2009 and 2013. Approximately one thousand Single Family zoned parcels in
Campbell meet the minimum lot size requirement. This provides a significant additional capacity for
second units.
Manufactured Housing/Mobile Homes
Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code requires jurisdictions to administratively allow
manufactured homes on lots zoned for single-family dwellings if they meet certain standards. More
specifically, the Government Code requires the following:
“Except with respect to architectural requirements, a city … shall only subject the
manufactured home and the lot on which it is placed to the same development standards to
which a conventional single-family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject,
including, but not limited to, building setback standards, side and rear yard requirements,
standards for enclosures, access, and vehicle parking, aesthetic requirements, and minimum
square footage requirements. Any architectural requirements imposed on the manufactured
home structure itself, exclusive of any requirement for any and all additional enclosures, shall
be limited to its roof overhang, roofing material, and siding material. These architectural
requirements may be imposed on manufactured homes even if similar requirements are not
imposed on conventional single-family residential dwellings. However, any architectural
requirements for roofing and siding material shall not exceed those which would be required
of conventional single-family dwellings constructed on the same lot. At the discretion of the
local legislative body, the city or county may preclude installation of a manufactured home in
zones specified in this section if more than 10 years have elapsed between the date of
manufacture of the manufactured home and the date of the application for the issuance of a
permit to install the manufactured home in the affected zone. In no case may a city, including
a charter city, county, or city and county, apply any development standards that will have the
effect of precluding manufactured homes from being installed as permanent residences.”
The City treats manufactured homes as simply another form of construction and does not apply any
requirements to them other than what normally applies to new residential construction. A number of
manufactured homes have gone through the normal design review process and been approved and
built. Manufacture home on individual lots are allowed in the R-1 Single Family Zoning District.
Mobile Home Parks
Campbell permits mobile home parks in the P-D Zoning District on parcels with a Mobile Home Park
General Plan land use designation. There are currently two mobile home parks in Campbell: Paseo de
Palomas (106 units) and Timbercove Mobile Home Park (137 units).
Residential Care Homes and Residential Service Facilities
Campbell’s Zoning Code defines Residential Care Homes as licensed facilities where care, services, or
treatment is provided to persons living in a community residential setting. Residential Service Facilities
are defined as a residential facility where the operator receives compensation for the provision of
personal services, in addition to housing including protection, supervision, assistance, guidance,
training, therapy, or other non-medical care. The Zoning Code distinguishes between small (six or fewer
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occupants) and large (seven or more occupants) Residential Care Homes and Residential Service
Facilities.
Section 1566.3 of the California Health and Safety Code requires residential facilities serving six or
fewer persons to be considered a residential use of property for purposes of local zoning ordinances.
No local agency can impose stricter zoning or building and safety standards on these residential
facilities – such as a conditional use permit (CUP), zoning variance or other zoning clearance - than is
required of a family dwelling of the same type in the same zone. The Campbell Zoning Code permits
Residential Care Homes and Residential Service Facilities serving six or fewer persons by right in all
residential zones (R-1, R-D, R-M, R-2, R-3, P-D), and does not subject such facilities to a use permit,
building standard, or regulation not otherwise required of single-family homes in the same zone.
The Health and Safety Code further states that no local zoning ordinance can include residential
facilities which serve six or fewer residents in the definition of a boarding house, rooming house,
institution or home for the care of minors, the aged, or the mentally infirm, foster care home, guest
home, rest home, sanitarium, mental hygiene home, or other similar term which implies that the
residential facility is a business run for profit or differs in any way from a family dwelling. In compliance
with the State statutes, the Campbell’s Zoning Code provides the following separate definition for
Rooming and Boarding Facilities, which are conditionally permitted in R-D, R-M, R-2 and R-3 zones:
“Rooming and Boarding houses means houses with individual bedrooms that are rented to
between three to five persons for profit, whether or not meals are provided.”
Due to the unique characteristics of larger (more than six persons) residential care homes/facilities,
most jurisdictions require a CUP to ensure neighborhood compatibility in the siting of these facilities.
As indicated previously in Table B-5, the Campbell Zoning Code provides for Residential Care Homes
and Service Facilities with more than six occupants in most all residential zone districts, subject to
approval of a CUP by the Planning Commission. The required findings for approval of a CUP in Campbell
are directed towards ensuring compatibility of the proposed use and not tied to the user, and therefore
are not viewed as a constraint per se to the provision of residential care facilities.
The California courts have invalidated the following definition of “family” within jurisdictions Zoning
Ordinances: (a) an individual, (b) two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, or (c) a
group of not more than a certain number of unrelated persons as a single housekeeping unit. Court
rulings state that defining a family does not serve any legitimate or useful objective or purpose
recognized under the zoning and land planning powers of the city, and therefore violates rights of
privacy under the California Constitution. A zoning ordinance also cannot regulate residency by
discrimination between biologically related and unrelated persons. In 2014, Campbell’s Zoning Code
was amended to redefine the term of “family”. Family now means: “an individual or group of persons
living together who constitute a bona fide single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. "Family" shall
not be construed to include a fraternity, sorority, club, or other group of persons occupying a hotel,
lodging house, or institution of any kind.” The revised definition is now consistent with State and
Federal law on the definition of family.
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The previous definition of family (while not entirely consistent with the new definition) did not function
to preclude residential care or other group housing from the City’s residential zone districts, as
evidenced by the State Community Care Licensing Division which identified three Adult Residential
Facilities, three Adult Residential Facility for Persons with Special Health Care Needs, and fourteen
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly in Campbell.
Transitional and Supportive Housing
During the 2014 Zoning Ordinance amendment, Campbell provided specific definitions for supportive
housing, transitional housing, and target population to comply with State Law. The new definitions
area as follows:
Transitional housing means “buildings configured as rental housing development, but operated
under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the
assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that
shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.”
Supportive housing means “housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the
target population, and that is linked to an onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive
housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing
his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.”
Target population means “persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities,
including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or
individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code)
and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children,
elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from
institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.”
Until recently, Zoning Code Section 21.36.230, included requirements for a conditional use permit as
well as a 300 foot separation requirement between transitional facilities and another similar facility or
single-family zoned parcel. However, in 2014 Transitional and Supportive Housing became permitted
uses in all residential zoning districts (R-1, R-D, R-M, R-2, R-3, and P-D). This is also shown in Table B-
5.
Emergency Shelters
State Law requires that local jurisdictions allow for emergency shelters. In compliance with SB 2,
Campbell has reviewed its zoning districts and determined a portion of the M-1 Zoning District is best
suited to be most conducive to house an emergency homeless shelter. The 2014 amendment defined
Emergency Shelter as “temporary housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons
that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or
household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.” Emergency Shelters
are now allowed, without a conditional use permit, in a portion of the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning
District bounded generally by Camden Avenue, Los Gatos Creek County Park, Hacienda Avenue and
Winchester Boulevard.
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This sub-area of the M-1 Zoning District provides for light industrial and commercial uses, and is located
centrally within the city and has good proximity to transit (bus and light rail service). While there are
a limited number of vacant parcels within the identified M-1-S Sub-area, a large number of properties
are either underutilized or have existing structures which could potentially be suitable for conversion
to shelter use. The Sub-area encompasses 53 parcels with an average lot size of approximately 33,000
sq. ft (0.75 acres).
The emergency shelter by-right area is shown on Figure B-1. Emergency shelters in other locations will
still approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Title 21 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Figure B-1: Emergency Shelters as a Permitted Use
As discussed in the Homeless section of the Housing Needs Assessment, the 2013 Santa Clara Homeless
Survey identified 91 homeless people in Campbell and there are currently no homeless shelters in the
City. Pursuant to SB 2, jurisdictions with an unmet need for emergency shelters are now required to
identify a zone(s) where emergency shelters will be allowed as a permitted use without a conditional
use permit or other discretionary permit. The identified zone must have sufficient capacity to
accommodate the shelter need, and at a minimum provide capacity for at least one year-round shelter.
Permit processing, development and management standards for emergency shelters must be objective
and facilitate the development of, or conversion to, emergency shelters.
Based on the 2013 estimate of Campbell’s homeless population (91 persons), it appears that this area
is suitable for this purpose and of adequate size to provide sufficient opportunities to meet this
requirement. This area is depicted in Figure B-1.
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Section 21.36.085 of the Municipal Code establishes the standards for emergency shelters. The
development standards in the Emergency Shelter Sub-Area are the same as for all other development
in the M-1 Zone. The operational standards for emergency shelters are outline below.
Maximum number of beds. Shall be based upon the number of homeless persons identified in
the current Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey (the 2013 Homeless Census
identified ninety-one homeless persons in the City).
On-site parking. The shelter shall provide for one (1 ) parking space for each three (3) beds.
Parking modifications, authorized by Section 21.28.050 of the Zoning Code, are routinely used
to reduce the parking requirements for affordable housing, high density residential, and mixed
use projects. There are no restrictions on the types of land uses, including emergency
shelters, that are eligible to receive parking modifications.
Waiting and intake area. The shelter shall provide a private area to receive clients for waiting
and intake.
Length of stay. Residents may stay for thirty days. Extensions up to a total of one hundred
eighty (180) days may be provided by the on-site manager if no alternative housing is available.
Lighting. The shelter shall have adequate outdoor lighting for security purposes.
Security. On-site security and security cameras shall be provided.
On-site management. The shelter shall provide 24-hour, professional on-site management
pursuant to a Management and Operation Plan approved by the City.
Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
Single Room Occupancy facilities are defined as “a residential facility providing dwelling units where
each unit has a minimum floor area of 150 square feet and a maximum floor area of 220 square feet,
and are rented to a one- or two-person household. These dwelling units may have kitchen or bathroom
facilities, and are provided for a weekly or monthly period of time, in exchange for an agreed payment
of a fixed amount of money or other compensation based on the period of occupancy.” SRO’s can
provide an entry point into the housing market for extremely low income individuals, formerly
homeless and disabled persons. Campbell has reviewed the City’s zoning districts and determined that
a portion of the R-3 zone is the most conducive to provision of SROs, either through new development
or reuse of an existing building.
The City intends to conditionally allow SRO’s in the R-3-S Multiple-Family Zone. This zoning district is
the City’s highest density residential zone and allows development up to 27 dwelling units per gross
acre. This zoning district is distributed in areas throughout Campbell with the largest single area
concentrated along Union Avenue on the eastern side of Campbell, in proximity to South Bascom
Avenue. There are 92 parcels in the R-3 zone, with an average lot size of 48,000 sq. ft (1.1 acres),
providing sufficient sites for SRO use.
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Farm Employee Housing
The Census identifies fewer than one hundred Campbell residents employed in farming, fishing and
forestry occupations, representing less than one percent of the City’s labor force. No parcels in the City
remain in agricultural use. Therefore, given the extremely limited presence of farmworkers in the
community, the City has not identified a need for specialized farmworker housing beyond overall
programs for housing affordability.
Accessibility Accommodations
Both the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act impose an
affirmative duty on local governments to make reasonable accommodations (i.e. modifications or
exceptions) in their zoning and other land use regulations when such accommodations may be
necessary to afford disabled persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. For example, it
may be a reasonable accommodation to allow covered ramps in the setbacks of properties that have
already been developed to accommodate residents with mobility impairments.
It is the policy of the City of Campbell to provide reasonable accommodation for persons with
disabilities seeking fair access to housing in the application of its zoning laws. In furtherance of this
policy, Chapter 21.50 of the Zoning Code sets forth the process for making a request for reasonable
accommodation. Campbell’s process and findings for reasonable accommodation can be summarized
as follows:
The applicant is provided a form to identify the Zoning Code provision, regulation or policy
from which accommodation is being requested, and to provide the basis for the claim and why
the accommodation is necessary.
The Community Development Director serves as the reviewing body for the request, unless
the project for which the request is being made requires some other discretionary and use
permit or approval.
The following factors are considered in determining the reasonableness of a requested
accommodation:
Special need created by the disability;
Potential benefit that can be accomplished by the requested modification;
Potential impact on surrounding uses;
Physical attributes of the property and structures;
Alternative accommodations which may provide an equivalent level of benefit;
In the case of a determination involving a single-family dwelling, whether the
household would be considered a single housekeeping unit if it were not using special
services that are required because of the disabilities of the residents.
Whether the requested accommodation would impose an undue financial or
administrative burden on the city
The factors for consideration of a reasonable accommodation request do not serve as deterrents to
housing accessibility. The “potential benefit” factor is a standard finding that is a restatement of the
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City’s policy that the granting of a reasonable accommodation is a benefit by definition as it facilitates
providing fair access to housing. The “potential impact on surrounding uses” factor can be addressed,
to the extent necessary, by evaluating alternative approaches to addressing the accessibility needs of
the disabled to minimize the potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Since adoption of the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance in 2004, the City has had one request for
a modification. The request involved a new market rate development which incorporated three
affordable units pursuant to the City’s inclusionary requirements. An income eligible applicant for one
of the affordable units was physically disabled. The City approved the modification request through a
ministerial process, and in addition provided funding to retrofit the affordable unit – including lowered
countertops and a fully accessible bathroom.
D. Development Permit Procedures
The processing time needed to obtain development permits and required approvals varies depending
on the scope of the project. Smaller projects typically require less time and larger projects more time.
The City strives to keep its permit procedures streamlined and processing times minimal. The Planning
Division is the lead agency in processing residential development applications and coordinates the
processing of those applications with other City departments such as the Public Works Department
and the Building Division of the Community Development Department.
Multi-family and Mixed-Use residential projects typically require some type of discretionary action.
Projects with Planned Development (P-D) zoning designation require a P-D permit from the Planning
Commission and City Council. Processing times for a P-D project take typically four to six months. This
provision for P-D approvals is not a constraint on projects because the project usually requires other
entitlements such as a parking adjustment, deviation from other development standards and/or
subdivision map that would require public hearings. The requirement for a P-D approval for multi-
family projects or mixed-use projects in P-D zoning districts allows for a case by case approach that can
achieve maximum flexibility.
As residential neighborhoods in Campbell are nearly built-out, the majority of new residential
development has been accommodated through mixed-use projects within the P-D Zoning District. The
P-D mechanism allows for deviations in minimum lot size, lot coverage, building setbacks and building
height standards.
Development certainty and predictability are provided through the General Plan, which clearly defines
development scenarios for all areas zoned P-D. The General Plan Land Use Element provides for
specific development types such as Central Commercial, Professional Office/Retail/Residential and
describes mixed-use development as the preferred development type. These areas are described by
the General Plan as follows:
Central Commercial: This designation includes parts of Campbell and Winchester Avenues in
Downtown Campbell and is intended to provide shopping, services and entertainment. It
requires that the building forms in this designation edge the street, and should include retail
commercial uses on the ground floor with either office or residential uses on the second and
third floors.
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Low-Medium Density Residential and/or Professional Office: This designation occurs
primarily near Downtown, where there is a need for office uses to buffer the single family
homes from commercial impacts. Many parcels have homes that are on the Historic Inventory.
Medium to High Density Residential and/or Commercial: This designation occurs near the
Downtown in the South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA), where the General Plan identifies parcels
for commercial or mixed use, promoting commercial on the ground floor, and residential uses
above.
Residential/ Commercial/Professional Office: This designation includes many areas in the City
including the North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA), where the intention is to provide a residential
component to traditional commercial and/or professional office uses. This designation also
maintains commercial and office uses on the ground floor and residential uses on the upper
floors.
Development standards are derived by two different sources for properties within the P-D zone. If the
site is located in a Master Plan or Specific Plan area (e.g. for 11 of 17 opportunity sites) the development
standards of the Master Plan are used as the starting point for the design and review of the P-D project.
These Plans include the East Campbell Avenue Master Plan, the Winchester Boulevard Master Plan,
and the South of Campbell Avenue (SOCA) and North of Campbell Avenue (NOCA) Area Plans. In areas
where there is no Master Plan for an area (e.g. for 11 of 17 opportunity sites) development standards
for the underlying zoning district are used. For example, projects in the Hamilton/STEX Area are
evaluated using development standards of R-3, while those in the West Campbell Avenue Area use
development standards of R-M, R-2, and R-3 Zones, depending on the site. Each of these zones has
clear development standards that can be used while developing the project design.
However, because of the sufficient flexibility built into the P-D zone to resolve any project design
challenges, the P-D zoning designation requires that specific findings be made, which focus on the
exemplary architecture and high quality physical project design rather than simply the land use, and
density or other numeric criteria. The review and approval of a P-D project are based upon
considerations relating to site circulation, traffic congestion, and traffic safety; considerations related
to landscaping; and considerations relating to structure and site lay-out.
These findings have allowed for a long track record of successful mixed-use projects including the
Gateway mixed use (25 du/acre); Water Tower Lofts (27 du/acre); Onyx (27 du/acre); Campbell Center
(26 du/acre); Gilman Cottages (27 du/acre); Creekside Commons (27 du/acre with a density bonus);
and Merrill Gardens (34 du/acre with density bonus). These projects have all been approved by the
City in a timely fashion (4 to 6 months typically) without impacting project feasibility.
Campbell’s development process can be summarized in the following seven steps. All of these steps
may not be necessary depending on the nature of a project. The first four steps in the development
process are commonly referred to as the planning process, ending with project approval. Project
construction and occupancy is addressed in the final three steps. The typical lengths of time for the
planning process are shown in Table B-6.
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Preliminary Application: The preliminary application process is offered at minimal cost to
applicants. The submitted plans are routed to all the applicable departments of the
Development Review Committee for review and comment. The Development Review
Committee consists of representatives from City Departments and the County Fire
Department. Approximately three weeks after the application is submitted, the applicant is
invited to meet with staff from the various departments to go over the comments, discuss any
particular concerns, and explain any special requirements of the projects. This process can save
developers time and money by addressing potential concerns at an early stage thereby
avoiding delays later in the process.
Application Submittal: The planning application submittal process is when a developer
submits a development application, required fees, and application materials.
Plan Review: After the application is received, it is routed through the Development Review
Committee. A planner is assigned to serve as the developer’s liaison helping to expedite the
permit process and coordinating the department reviews. Individual departments assess the
completeness of the application and prepare preliminary Conditions of Approval. A review of
the environmental issues associated with the proposed project (as required by the California
Environmental Quality Act) will also be completed at this time.
Planning Commission/City Council Approval: If a project is determined to require
discretionary action, it will be scheduled for the Site and Architectural Review Committee (if
necessary) and Planning Commission meetings. Public Notice will be provided and all property
owners within 300 feet of the project site will be notified by mail. In some instances (for
example, Planned Development Permits), the project will require City Council approval. After
projects receive approval by the Planning Commission there is a ten-day appeal period during
which the project may be appealed to the City Council. The City Council decision is final.
Plan Check: After the project receives any required approvals, the full plans may be submitted
to the building division for plan check for building permits. The plans will be routed to the City’s
Public Works Department and Planning Division. The project planner will review the plans for
conformance with the Zoning Code, any required Conditions of Approval, and with the plans
approved by the Planning Commission or City Council. The building division will verify that all
building, fire, mechanical, plumbing and electrical code requirements are fulfilled in
compliance with the Uniform Building Code and other State requirements.
Building Permit: After the project plans receive approval from the relevant departments, the
building division issues a building permit. Construction can begin after this point. Regular
inspections are required throughout the construction process. The final inspection requires
clearance from all relevant City departments and the County Fire Department.
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Occupancy Permit: Once the final inspection is complete, the developer needs to secure an
occupancy permit. If park impact fees are required, the remaining balance must be paid at this
time. Buildings or structures cannot be used or occupied until the Building Official has issued
a certificate of occupancy. The Table below shows the average processing time for typical
residential development applications.
Table B-6: Average Time Frames for Development Applications
Application Type Frequency of Hearings Average Processing Time*
General Plan Amendment 4 times per year
(per General Plan Element) 3-4 months
Zone Change 2 times per month 3-4 months
Planned Development Permit 2 times per month 4-6 months
Tentative Subdivision Map 2 times per month 2-3 months
Tentative Parcel Map Administrative hearings are
scheduled as needed 2-3 months
Conditional Use Permit 2 times per month 2-3 months
Site and Architectural Review Permit 2 times per month 3-4 months
Source: City of Campbell Planning Division, February 2014.
* Note: Processing times shown are averages and should not be used to assume that a specific project will be
processed within this time period. The processing times apply to the first four phases of the development
process.
E. Fees and Exactions
The City of Campbell collects various fees from developments to cover the costs of processing permits
and providing the necessary services and infrastructure related to new development projects. Fees
levied by the City are comparable to those charged in surrounding communities and thus not
considered a constraint to housing development. Table B-7 below summarizes the planning and
development fees collected by the City.
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Table B-7: Planning and Development Fees
Type of Fee Activity Fee Amount
Planning Division
Parcels less than 1 Acre
General Plan Amendment $11,990
Zone Change $8,375
Planned Development Permit* $9,384
EIR Review Actual Cost + 20% Admin Overhead
Parcels 1 to 5 acres
General Plan Amendment $11,990
Zone Change $8,375
Planned Development Permit* $13,255
EIR Review Actual Cost + 20% Admin Overhead
Parcels larger than 5 acres
General Plan Amendment $11,990
Zone Change $8,375
Planned Development Permit $16,871
EIR Review Actual Cost + 20% Admin Overhead
Other Fees
Tentative Parcel Map (4 lots or less) $5,995
Tentative Subdivision Map (5+ lots) $8,870
Site and Architectural: Single Family (per house) $1,530
Site and Architectural: 1 – 5,000 sq. ft. $4,590
Site and Architectural: 5,001 - 10,000 sq. ft. $6,730
Site and Architectural: < 10,000 sq. ft. $9,620
Administrative PD/Site & Architectural $1,010
Building Division
Building Permit: Valuations up to $500,000 2.00% of sq. ft. cost
Building Permit: Valuations above $500,000 1.66% of sq. ft. cost
Plan Check Fee 33% of Building Permit Fee
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical $97 +$37
Construction License Tax $0.50 per square foot
Roadway Maintenance 0.3% of Valuation
General Plan Maintenance 8% of Building Permit
Seismic Fee: Residential .0001% of Valuation
Seismic Fee: Others .00021% of Valuation
Park Dedication
In Lieu Fees
Low Density (Less than 6 units per acre) $17,105/unit
Low/Medium (6 to 13 units per acre) $9,986/unit
Medium (13 to 21 units per acre) $7,023/unit
High Density (21 to 27 units per acre) &
Second Dwelling Units $6,889/unit
Fire Department
Review
Site and Architectural Approval $91.00/hr
Project Plan Review $214.00
Subdivisions $143.00 + $10/lot
Source: City of Campbell Planning Division, February 2014.
As a means of assessing the cost that fees contribute to development in Campbell, the City has
calculated the total Planning, Building, Public Works, and Non-City Agency fees associated with
development of two different residential prototypes. The first prototype consists of two new single
family residences, with parcel map on a lot with an existing single family residence. The building permit
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related costs are based upon an estimated construction valuation of approximately $255,000 for a
1,900 square foot single family residence with a 400 square foot garage. The second prototype is a
new four unit multi-family project. The construction valuation for the four-plex is estimated to be
approximately $351,000 for four 800-square feet units. The building permit associated fees used in
this evaluation were based upon recent building permits issued by the City of Campbell.
Table B-8: Typical City and Non-City Fees for Single and Multi-family Residences1
Application Fees by City
Department
2 single-family residences with one
existing residence on lot
4-unit multi-family project with credit
of a single family residential home
Per Unit Cost Total Cost Per Unit Cost Total Cost
Planning
Planned Development
Application Fee $9,384 $9,384 $9,384 $9,384
Tentative Parcel Map $5,995 $5,995 $5,995 $5,995
Park Impact Fee 3
(6 to 13 units per acre) $9,986 $19,972 $9,986 $29,962
Public Works
Final Parcel Map $3,775 + $82 per parcel $3,939 $3,775 + $82 per parcel $4,103
Encroachment Permit $377 $377 $377 $377
Storm Drain Area Fee (Multi-
Family Residential) $2,385/acre $423 $2,385/acre $5,546
Building
Demolition Permit Not applicable $0 $257 $257
Building Permit Fee 2% of Valuation $10,636 2% of Valuation $7,170
Plan Check Fee 33% of
Building Permit Fee $4,023 33% of
Building Permit Fee $3,053
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical $97 + $37 x
number of permits $804 $97 + $37 x
number of permits $980
Construction License Tax $0.50 per square foot $2,300 $0.50 per square foot $1,600
Roadway Maintenance Fee 0.3% of Valuation $1,524 0.3% of Valuation $1,053
General Plan Maintenance Fee 8% of Building Permit $812 8% of Building Permit $562
Seismic Motion and CA Building
Standards Commission Fees2
0.0001 of Valuation
and 0.0021 of Valuation $72 0.0001 of Valuation
and 0.0021 of Valuation $50
Non-City Agencies
School District (Elementary) $2.24 per sq. ft. $8,512 $2.24 per sq. ft. $7,168
School District (High School) $0.79 per sq. ft. $3,002 $0.79 per sq. ft. $2,528
Sewer
$355 (Permit Fee)
$8,155 (Connection);
$1,288 (Capacity Fee)
$19,596
$355 (Permit Fee)
$8,155 (Connection);
$1,120 (Capacity Fee)
$38,520
Fire – Site and Architecture
(Residential) $91 $182 $91 $364
Total $71,956 $80,152
Per Unit Cost $35,978 $20,038
Source: City of Campbell, West Bay Sanitary District, Campbell Unified School District, Campbell High School District, Santa
Clara County Fire District, March 2014
1. The fees included here are typical fees, the exact fee amounts will vary based upon the precise location and nature of
the project being permitted. In some cases, minor cost recovery fees have been added to simplify the presentation.
2. State Mandated fees.
3. Assumes no credit for private open space. Municipal Code Section 20.24.110 allows credits against the City’s parkland
dedication/in-lieu fee requirements for private open space amenities. These credits could further reduce these impact
fee amounts.
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As indicated in Table B-8, average development fees for the prototypical single-family in-fill project
was approximately $35,978 per unit while the cost for a small multi-family attached residential project
was approximately $20,038 per unit. In 2008, a similar case study analysis indicated that the typical
costs were about $32,000 and $24,000 per unit, respectively.
F. Building Codes and Enforcement
The City of Campbell has adopted the International Building Code of 2013, as amended by California’s
State Building Regulations (Title 24), which establishes standards and requires inspections at various
stages of construction to ensure code compliance. The City’s building code also requires new
residential construction to comply with the federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA), which
specifies a minimum percentage of dwelling units in new developments that must be fully accessible
to the physically disabled. Although these standards and the time required for inspections increase
housing production costs and may impact the viability of rehabilitation of older properties which are
required to be brought up to current code standards, the intent of the codes is to provide structurally
sound, safe, and energy-efficient housing.
The City administers a Code Enforcement Program that aims to preserve and maintain the livability and
quality of neighborhoods. Code enforcement staff investigates violations of property maintenance
standards as defined in the Municipal Code as well as other complaints. When violations are identified
or cited, staff encourages property owners to seek assistance through the rehabilitation assistance
programs offered by Campbell or by the County of Santa Clara.
G. Site Improvements
Developers of single-family residential tracts in the City are required to improve arterial and local
streets; curbs, gutters, sidewalks; water lines; sewer; street lighting; and trees in the public right-of-
way within and adjacent to a tract. These capital improvements are in most cases dedicated to the City
or other agencies that are responsible for maintenance. Without improvement requirements, there
are no other means of providing necessary infrastructure. Requirements for site improvements are at
a level necessary to meet the City's costs and are necessary to protect health, safety, and welfare. The
cost of these required improvements vary upon the width of property frontage. The developed
portions of Campbell are already improved with necessary infrastructure, such as streets, electrical
and water facilities. Depending on the project and the condition of the existing infrastructure, some
projects may see a reduction in some site improvement costs. This reduction can help make some
projects more affordable.
The Circulation Element of the City of Campbell’s General Plan establishes the City’s street width
standards. Residential streets are required to have a standard 40 foot curb-to-curb width, with park
strips and sidewalks. The City does allow reduced 36 foot street widths, although due to the impact on
fire truck access, reduced street widths trigger fire sprinkler requirements in single-family homes. Most
projects utilize private streets where the site constraints determine the specific street design.
The City has also allowed rolled curbs in situations where there is a reduced parkway/sidewalk width
as a means of facilitating handicapped access for persons using the sidewalk. An example is the San
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Tomas Area, a 1.5 square mile area in the southwest of the City governed by the San Tomas Area
Neighborhood Plan. This Plan requires rolled curbs and no sidewalks on minor streets to create a semi-
rural atmosphere, resulting in a reduced cost for off-site improvements.
3. Availability of Public Facilities and Services
As an urbanized community, Campbell has in place the necessary infrastructure to support additional
residential development. All land designated for residential or mixed-use are served by sewer and
water lines, streets, storm drains, telephone, electrical and gas lines. Public water supplies are
provided by the San Jose Water Company and public sewer is provided by the West Valley Sanitation
District. Natural gas and electricity is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Pursuant to the
2001 General Plan Environmental Impact Report, there is adequate water and sewer capacity to serve
future development. To ensure the availability and adequacy of public facilities and services for future
development, the City, along with other providers of public services (e.g., water and sewer), will
continue to carry out regular infrastructure improvements and upgrading.
4. Environmental Constraints
Environmental constraints and hazards affect, in varying degrees, existing and future residential
developments in Campbell. Discussed below are the major environmental hazards in the City. (More
detailed discussion of environmental safety issues is provided in the Health and Safety Element of the
General Plan)
A. Geologic and Seismic Hazards
Campbell is subject to the effects of earthquakes due to its location at the tectonic boundary between
the Pacific and North American Plates. The movement of these plates leads to the accumulation of
strain energy in the crustal rocks of the Bay Area. The release of strain energy by the sudden movement
of a fault creates earthquakes. Several active faults in the Bay Area region create a high likelihood of
future seismic events affecting Campbell. In particular, the San Andreas Fault, the Hayward-Rodgers
Creek Fault and the Calaveras Fault pose the greatest earthquake threat because they have high quake
odds and run through the Santa Clara Valley region’s urban core.
Within Campbell, earthquake damage to structures can be caused by ground rupture, near-field
effects, liquefaction and ground shaking. Damage associated with ground rupture is normally confined
to roads, buildings and utilities within a narrow band along a fault. The primary earthquake hazards
are ground shaking (acceleration of surface material) and liquefaction (sudden loss of soil strength due
to the upward migration of groundwater as a result of ground shaking). Liquefaction in Campbell is
most likely to occur in areas with fine-grained alluvial soils.
Unreinforced masonry buildings are extremely susceptible to ground shaking. The 1989 City
Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance identified ten potentially hazardous buildings identified in the City.
All of these buildings are non-residential structures.
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B. Fire Hazards
Campbell may be affected by brush and structural fires that can threaten life and property. Brush fires
may occur due to natural or human causes on vacant lots where accumulation of weeds has increased
the fuel load. Structure fires are most likely in buildings constructed prior to the advent of modern
building codes, which comprise an increasingly smaller share of fire activity in Campbell. Most new
buildings are equipped with fire protection features such as alarm systems and sprinklers. Campbell
is not located in or immediately adjacent to areas subject to the hazards associated with wild land fires.
C. Flood Hazards
A flood is a temporary increase in water flow that overtops the banks of a river, stream, or drainage
channel to inundate adjacent areas not normally covered by water. Only a very small portion of
Campbell is subject to flooding, according to maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). Although natural factors such as overgrown brush and trees in creek channels can
obstruct water flow and increase flood damage, development poses the highest potential to increase
the magnitude and frequency of flooding. Campbell is primarily a suburban community with few
undeveloped areas where storm water can percolate into the ground. Additional paving will further
reduce infiltration and increase surface runoff. Localized flooding may also occur in low spots or where
infrastructure is unable to accommodate peak flows during a storm event. In most cases, localized
flooding dissipates quickly after heavy rain ceases. Many streets in the San Tomas neighborhood
annexed into the City in the 1970s have a rural character with no curb, gutter or paving, which
precludes installation of storm drain facilities. Although some nuisance flooding results, the City
anticipates preserving the rural character of the area. No opportunity sites are located within the San
Tomas neighborhood.
D. Impact of Environmental Constraints on Development
In summary, while Campbell is subject to the environmental constraints described above, the City’s
General Plan Health and Safety Element sets forth a series of actions to minimize these constraints.
Campbell incorporates this knowledge of safety hazards into its land use planning and development
review processes.
The residential opportunity sites identified in the Housing Element were all evaluated for their
suitability for housing as part of the environmental impact report (EIR) on the City’s 2001 General Plan.
The EIR concluded that all the opportunity sites – many of which were newly designated for mixed use
under the General Plan – were suitable for residential use and their development would not result in
a significant environmental impact. Campbell’s General Plan EIR is a program EIR which is based on the
concept of “tiering”, which means that as project proposals are made on specific sites, the need for
additional environmental analysis will be determined. If a proposed project has the potential for
impacts which exceed those discussed in the General Plan EIR, additional environmental analysis will
be required at that time.
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APPENDIX C. HOUSING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
This section of the Housing Element discusses the characteristics of the City’s population and housing
stock as a means of better understanding the nature and extent of unmet housing needs. Appendix C,
the Housing Needs Assessment is comprised of the following components: (1) Evaluation of the
Accomplishments under the Adopted Housing Element; and (2) Summary of the Quantified Objectives.
In order to develop an effective housing strategy for the 2015 to 2023 planning period, the City must
assess the achievements of the existing housing programs. This assessment allows the City to determine
the effectiveness and continued appropriateness of the existing programs and make necessary
adjustments for the next eight years.
1. Evaluation of Accomplishments under the Adopted Housing Element
Under State Housing Element law, communities are required to assess the achievements under their
adopted housing programs as part of the update to their housing elements. These results should be
quantified where possible (e.g. the number of units that were rehabilitated), but may be qualitative where
necessary (e.g. mitigation of governmental constraints). The results should then be compared with what
was projected or planned in the earlier element. Where significant shortfalls exist between what was
planned and what was achieved, the reasons for such differences must be discussed.
A. Housing Element Goals and Policies
Campbell’s last Housing Element was adopted on August 27, 2009, and contained six goals that provided
a foundation for a series of housing programs. The goals and related policies from the 2009—2014
Campbell Housing Element are as follows.
Goal H-1: Maintain and enhance the quality of existing housing and residential neighborhoods
in Campbell.
Policy H-1.1 Property Maintenance: Encourage property owners to maintain properties in sound
condition through the City’s residential rehabilitation assistance programs and code
enforcement efforts.
Policy H-1.2: Acquisition and Rehabilitation: Strengthen multi-family neighborhoods through
partnership with non-profit housing providers in the acquisition and rehabilitation of
older residential structures, and maintenance as long-term affordable housing.
Goal H-2: Improve housing affordability for both renters and homeowners in Campbell. 1
Policy H-2.1: Preservation of Affordable Housing: Work with property owners, tenants and non-profit
purchasers to facilitate the preservation of assisted rental housing.
1 There was no Policy H-2.4 in the 2009-2014 Element. Policy H-2.4 was originally included in the 2001 Housing
Element but was not carried over into the 2009 document. The original numbering has been retained in this Appendix
for continuity purposes.
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Policy H-2.2: Rental Assistance: Support the provision of rental assistance to lower-income households.
Policy H-2.3: Homeownership Opportunities: Support the provision of homeownership assistance to
lower- and moderate-income households.
Policy H-2.5: Special Needs Housing: Assist in the provision of housing and supportive services to
persons with special needs, including (but not limited to): seniors, single parents with
children, persons with disabilities, the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness.
Goal H-3: Encourage the provision of housing affordable to a variety of household income
levels.
Policy H-3.1: Housing Development: Support the development of additional affordable housing by non-
profit and for-profit developers through financial assistance and/or regulatory incentives.
Policy H-3.2: Inclusionary Housing: Ensure that new residential development in Campbell integrates
units affordable to lower- and moderate-income households, or contributes funds to
support affordable housing activities. Create additional levels of affordability within the
Inclusionary Housing ordinance in a way that does not create a governmental constraint
to housing production.
Policy H-3.3: Green Building: Encourage the use of sustainable and green building design in new and
existing housing.
Goal H-4: Provide adequate housing sites through appropriate land use and zoning
designations to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing needs.
Policy H-4.1: Residential Sites: Assist developers in identifying sites suitable for residential and mixed
use development, and facilitate development through the provision of financial and
regulatory incentives, as appropriate.
Policy H-4.2: Mixed-Use Development: Promote mixed-use development where housing is located
near jobs, services, shopping, schools, and public transportation.
Policy H-4.3: Planned For Densities: Encourage the efficient and sustainable use of land through
residential development near existing light rail stations (within 1/4 mile radius) and/or
within the boundaries of the Winchester Boulevard Plan and East Campbell Avenue plan
areas, achieve at least 75 percent of the maximum General Plan Land Use category
densities.
Goal H-5: Minimize the impact of potential governmental constraints on the maintenance,
improvement and development of housing.
Policy H-5.1: Regulatory Incentives: Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate
to offset or reduce the costs of affordable housing development, including density
bonuses and flexibility in site development standards.
Policy H-5.2: Secondary Dwelling Units: Provide for the infill of modestly priced rental housing by
encouraging secondary units in residential neighborhoods.
Policy H-5.3: Revise the City’s Zoning Code: Clarify provisions for transitional and supportive housing,
emergency shelters and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) facilities.
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Goal H-6: Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in the housing of their choice.
Policy H-6.1: Fair Housing: Support the provision of fair housing services.
Policy H-6.2: Rights of Tenants and Landlords: Assist in educating tenants and landlords, and settling
disputes between the two parties.
Policy H-6.3: Housing Accessibility: Address the special needs of persons with disabilities through
provision of supportive housing, homeowner accessibility grants, and provision of
reasonable accommodation procedures.
B. Housing Element Implementation Program Accomplishments
This section reviews the progress in implementing the housing programs since 2009, and their continued
appropriateness for the 2015-2023 Housing Element. Table C-1 summarizes the City’s housing program
accomplishments since 2009 through 2013 and assesses the appropriateness of continuing the program.
Table C-1: Review of Accomplishments under 2009 - 2014 Housing Element
Policy H-1.1: Property Maintenance.
Encourage property owners to maintain properties in sound condition through the City’s residential
rehabilitation assistance programs and code enforcement efforts.
Program Accomplishments
H-1.1a Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program
Action: Provide financial assistance to
owners of single-family homes and mobile
homes who lack sufficient resources to
make needed health and safety repairs.
Assist 50 households over the 2009-2014
time period (10 extremely low, 35 very low,
and 5 low income households).
Progress: Between 2009-2012, the City assisted a total 61 households for
either rehab loans or repair grants. Beginning in mid-2012, the County of Santa
Clara took on these responsibilities. No information is available concerning the
County’s subsequent implementation of these programs.
Effectiveness: During its operation the City met overall housing rehabilitation
and repair goals (approximately half way through the Housing Element cycle,
approximately half the number of loans and grants had been issued). The
programs are and have been effective in addressing health and safety repairs as
well as some cosmetic repairs.
Appropriateness: Given the ongoing need to maintain the City’s aging housing
stock, the need for these programs remains highly appropriate. However, the
transfer of the program to the County means that fewer loans and grants may
be available to City residents.
H-1.1b Emergency Home Repair Grant
Program
Action: Assist lower-income families and
seniors in making repairs to correct urgent
safety or health problems. Assist 50
households over the 2009-2014 time period
(35 extremely low and 15 very low income
households).
H-1.1c Code Enforcement Program
Action: Ensure ongoing maintenance of
housing stock. Continue to implement
current program, and establish annual goal
for units that could qualify for rehabilitation
assistance.
Progress: The City continues to maintain a Code Enforcement Program to ensure
compliance with local land use and housing requirements. The current program
relies on both proactive field surveys and reactive responses to public
complaints. Between 2010 and 2013, the City’s Code Enforcement Program did
an average of 127 inspections per year (no information was available for 2009).
Effectiveness: The Program has been effective at addressing housing condition
issues.
Appropriateness: The Program remains appropriate for the upcoming period.
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Policy H-1.2: Acquisition and Rehabilitation
Strengthen multi-family neighborhoods through partnership with non-profit housing providers in the
acquisition and rehabilitation of older residential structures, and maintenance as long-term affordable
housing.
Program Accomplishments
H-1.2a Multi-Family Acquisition and
Rehabilitation
Action: Assist non-profit housing
corporations in identifying and acquiring
deteriorating properties in need of
rehabilitation. Provide financial assistance
in acquisition and rehabilitation of targeted
properties.
Progress: No requests for financial assistance for Multi-Family Acquisition and
Rehabilitation were made to the City. No set-aside funds were used in this
period for this program. Due to the elimination of RDA in 2012, no funds are
currently available for this program.
Effectiveness: No new acquisition/rehab projects were identified in the prior
reporting period.
Appropriateness: The program remains appropriate. However the loss of RDA
set aside funds leaves the program without a specified funding source. If this
program is continued in the future, the lack of identified local funding source(s)
represents an obstacle to meeting this goal.
Policy H-2.1: Preservation of Affordable Housing
Work with property owners, tenants and non-profit purchasers to facilitate the preservation of assisted
rental housing.
Program Accomplishments
H-2.1a Preservation of Assisted Housing
Action: Preserve 390 rental units at-risk of
conversion. Monitor at-risk units,
participate in preservation, conduct tenant
education and support in location of
alternate housing.
Progress: During the 2009 – 2014 period no affordable rental project was
converted to market rate. The City continues to monitor at-risk units through the
preparation of an Annual Housing Element Progress Report. Additionally, the
City provided technical assistance to San Tomas Gardens and Rincon Gardens by
facilitating tax credits to continue providing affordable units. The City provided
financial assistance to Sharmon Palms through deferred low-interest, long-term
loans to allow them to continue to provide affordable units. The City is currently
working with Senior Housing Solutions to transfer ownership of 3 senior
residences to Catholic Charities. No set-aside funds were used during this period
for this program.
Effectiveness: The program is very successful at preserving assisted rental
housing.
Appropriateness: Preservation of assisted rental housing remains highly
appropriate. The Planning Department maintains a list of affordable housing
projects, and it will be important for the City to continue to verify the status of
the projects each year. Campbell does not anticipate the loss of any affordable
units in the next cycle.
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Policy H-2.2: Rental Assistance
Support the provision of rental assistance to lower-income households.
Program Accomplishments
H-2.2a Section 8 Rental Assistance
Action: Continue to provide Section 8 rental
assistance in cooperation with the County
to assist extremely low and very low income
tenants.
Progress: The City encourages landlords to contact the Housing Authority for
Section 8 rental assistance. Information on Section 8 rental assistance is
available on the City’s website. Housing Authority handouts have also been
made available to interested parties.
Effectiveness: The program is very successful in providing needed rental
assistance in Campbell.
Appropriateness: The program remains appropriate for the upcoming period.
H-2.2b One-time Rental Assistance
Program
Action: In partnership with Catholic
Charities and Sacred Heart, and
Redevelopment Agency to assist residents
at risk of homelessness by providing one-
time or temporary rental assistance
Progress: During this period, the City provided assistance through set-aside
funds to approximately 160 households. During its operation the City met
overall housing rehabilitation and repair goals - approximately half way through
the Housing Element cycle, half the number of loans and grants had been issued.
However, after the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency and the loss of
CDBG funding, program funding has been eliminated.
Effectiveness: The rental assistance program was effective in preventing
homelessness from short-term financial difficulties.
Appropriateness: The need for the program remains appropriate for the
upcoming Housing Element cycle. However, no funding sources have been
identified. If this program is continued in the future, the lack of identified local
funding source(s) represents an obstacle to meeting this goal.
Policy H-2.3: Homeownership Opportunities
Support the provision of homeownership assistance to lower- and moderate-income households.
Program Accomplishments
H-2.3a First Time Homebuyer Program
Action: Assist in expanding home-
ownership opportunities to moderate
income households. Provide financial
assistance to 50 households between 2009
and 2014.
Progress: Between 2009-2013, the City provided 14 loans for this program, prior
to dissolution of RDA. The County of Santa Clara Office of Affordable Housing
now provides First Time Homebuyer loans to Campbell residents as part of their
County-wide program. The First Time Homebuyer Program was advertised on
the City’s website, and is still advertised on the City’s website with information
directing the public to contact other agencies that can assist with first time home
buyer loans.
Effectiveness: The loss of RDA funding limited the effectiveness of this program
after 2011.
Appropriateness: The program remains appropriate however the loss of RDA set
aside funds leaves the program without a specified funding source. If this
program is continued in the future, the lack of identified local funding source(s)
represents an obstacle to meeting this goal.
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Policy H-2.3: Homeownership Opportunities
Support the provision of homeownership assistance to lower- and moderate-income households.
Program Accomplishments
H-2.3b Mortgage Credit Certificate
Action: Promote the MCC Program through
local realtors, on the City’s website, and
through the City’s Housing Program
brochure.
Progress: The City advertises the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program on the
City’s website directing the public to contact their lender. No MCC’s were issued
during the period of this Housing Element.
Effectiveness: As long as Congress continues to approve funds for the MCC
program, Santa Clara County will be eligible to receive them.
Appropriateness: At $570,000, the maximum purchase prices for existing units
under the MCC program could still apply in Campbell (although few new units
would fall within the $630,000 maximum purchase price for new construction).
While the MCC program remains appropriate, rather than a numeric goal, the
City’s objective will be to promote program availability.
H-2.3c Foreclosure Prevention
Action: Promote the availability of
foreclosure counseling services.
Progress: Between 2009-2013, the City provided foreclosure counseling services
through Project Sentinel. Property owners were notified through the City
newsletter, website and direct mailing.
Effectiveness: This program was very effective in previous Housing Element
cycles, however the loss of RDA funding means that no records were kept
regarding this program.
Appropriateness: The program remains appropriate for the upcoming period.
Policy H-2.5: Special Needs Housing
Assist in the provision of housing and supportive services to persons with special needs, including (but
not limited to): seniors, single parents with children, persons with disabilities, the homeless, and those
at risk of homelessness.
Program Accomplishments
H-2.5a Shared Housing Program
Action: Support provision of shared housing
opportunities offered through outside
agencies. Continue to fund and advertise
program.
Progress: Based on the Great Recession, no shared housing programs were
established for seniors or single-parents.
Effectiveness: The program has been effective and the City anticipated the
continuation of this program through Catholic Charities shared housing program.
Appropriateness: The program remains appropriate for single parent
households and seniors. However, there is no funding for this activity and long
agency with the resources to provide this service. If this program is continued in
the future, the lack of identified local funding source(s) represents an obstacle
to the continuation of this program.
H-2.5b Homeless Assistance/ Shelter
Provisions
Action: Coordinate efforts with Silicon
Valley jurisdictions and service providers to
assist the homeless.
Progress: The City continues to refer homeless persons and families needing
assistance to organizations that provide these services and continues to
participate in regional activities and programs.
Effectiveness: The program has been somewhat effective at bringing
homeless persons in contact with support and assistance organizations
in the county.
Appropriateness: The 2013 Homeless Census and Survey indicated that
there are 91 homeless persons in Campbell. As a result, the program
remains appropriate for the upcoming period.
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Policy H-3.1: Housing Development
Support the development of additional affordable housing by non-profit and for-profit developers
through financial assistance and/or regulatory incentives.
Program Accomplishments
H-3.1a Affordable Housing Development
Action: Grant land write-downs, regulatory
incentives, and/or direct assistance to
support development of affordable housing
for families, seniors and special needs
populations. The City’s Redevelopment
Agency will partner with affordable housing
developers to integrate extremely low
income units into new rental
developments.
Progress: City staff continues to meet with developers for potential affordable
housing sites. City provided financial assistance for 511 - 555 W. Campbell
Avenue for development of 16 low, and 8 very low affordable units. The
elimination of the Redevelopment Agency in 2012 has limited the ability of the
City to financially assist in additional affordable housing projects.
Effectiveness: Despite limited financial resources, the City was successful in
facilitating several affordable housing projects through a combination of
financial and regulatory tools.
Appropriateness: Providing financial and regulatory support for affordable
housing remains critical to addressing the City’s housing needs. Future programs
will not have the powers and resources previously utilized by the Redevelopment
Agency. If this program is continued in the future, the lack of identified local
funding source(s) represents an obstacle to the continuation of this program.
Policy H-3.2: Inclusionary Housing
Ensure that new residential development in Campbell integrates units affordable to lower- and
moderate-income households, or contributes funds to support affordable housing activities. Create
additional levels of affordability within the Inclusionary Housing ordinance in a way that does not create
a governmental constraint to housing production.
Program Accomplishments
H-3.2a Citywide Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance
Action: Amend the Inclusionary Housing
ordinance to provide more flexibility for
targeting lower affordability levels.
Progress: In 2006 the City adopted an Inclusionary Ordinance requiring 15%
affordability citywide. Rental projects are required to provide low and very low
income units (Min. 40% very low), and ownership projects are required to
provide low and moderate income units. The Ordinance also included provisions
for in-lieu fees. The City continues to implement the program. Due to the
recession and staff turn-over, the ordinance has not been updated.
Effectiveness: The inclusionary ordinance has been effective in integrating
affordable units within market rate developments. Two projects have taken
advantage of density bonus incentives in conjunction with fulfilling inclusionary
requirements.
Appropriateness: The inclusionary ordinance remains appropriate to continue in
the next Housing Element cycle.
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Policy H-3.3: Green Building
Encourage the use of sustainable and green building design in new and existing housing.
Program Accomplishments
H-3.3a Green Building
Action: The City is concerned about the
continued availability of all resources for
the development of affordable housing. The
City of Campbell has adopted three Green
policies as recommended by the Santa Clara
County Cities Green Building Collaborative
(GBC), intended to promote climate
protection strategies and regional
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
GBC’s three near term policy
recommendations, adopted by Campbell
include the following:
Recognizing/adopting the LEED and
GreenPoint Rated rating systems as a
standard for green building
evaluation;
Completion of the “Green Checklist”
as part of development applications,
including remodels over 500 square
feet; and
LEED Silver certification for all new or
renovated municipal buildings over
5,000 square feet.
Progress: The City implements these requirements as part of the
planning/entitlement and building permit phases and requires the completion of
the “green checklist” for retrofits and new development.
In 2010, additional green building measures were added to the City’s Green
Building Ordinance including requiring CalGreen mandatory on all residential
units, and on all non-residential remodels and tenant improvements meeting
particular conditions. The City also provided the Green Building requirements
on the City’s website.
In February 2014, the City adopted the California Green Building Code Standards
to ensure that new development follows the State requirements to promote
green buildings.
Effectiveness: The Program has resulted in new residential projects being built
to a “greener” standard.
Appropriateness: The Program remains appropriate for the upcoming Housing
Element cycle.
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Policy H-4.1: Residential Sites
Assist developers in identifying sites suitable for residential and mixed use development, and facilitate
development through the provision of financial and regulatory incentives, as appropriate.
Program Accomplishments
H-4.1a Housing Opportunity Sites
Action: As part of the update to the Housing
Element, a parcel-specific analysis of vacant
and underutilized sites was conducted to
identify Opportunity Sites for development
within the planning period. The
Opportunity Sites analysis identifies 18 sites
that have adequate capacity to address
Campbell’s 2009-2014 housing production
goals. In order to specifically encourage and
facilitate development on these
Opportunity Sites, the City will undertake
the following actions:
Contact property owners within the
Opportunity Sites to discuss the City’s
desire to develop housing in these
areas and the availability of financial
and regulatory development
incentives.
Allow for reductions in parking for
properties within 1/4 mile of a VTA
light rail station.
Post the Housing Element sites
inventory on the City’s website as a
tool for developers, and provide as a
handout at the public counter.
Describe P-D development standards,
derived from applicable Area Plans and
comparable zoning districts, in sites
inventory to provide greater clarity to
developers.
Update on an annual basis in
conjunction with the General Plan
progress report.
Provide technical assistance to
property owners and developers in
support of lot consolidation, including
assessor parcel data and information
on density and design incentives.
Assist developers in completing
funding applications in support of
development, and as appropriate,
provide local funds and/or land as
leverage.
Progress: City maintains an active list of opportunity sites, contacts property
owners, promotes sites on the City’s website, and updates sites as needed. The
City has consistently implemented the majority of these provisions into
Campbell’s development review and public information processes.
There are two provisions that have not been consistently implemented area the
General Plan program report, which were not prepared in a timely manner in
recent years due to budget cuts and staff turnover, and providing local funds for
development as a result of the loss of the Redevelopment Agency in 2012.
The loss of Redevelopment Agency funding combined with the effects of the
Great Recession significantly reduced the ability of the City to provide financial
support to residential projects.
Effectiveness: Higher density residential development has occurred (or is
currently underway) on five of the 18 Opportunity Site Areas and parking two
parking reductions were approved. These projects resulted in the development
of 31 additional affordable units. The Planned Development (P-D) Zone
continues to facilitate flexible development that accommodates higher density
residential development.
Appropriateness: Many of these activities continue to be appropriate during the
upcoming Housing element cycle.
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Policy H-4.2: Mixed-Use Development
Promote mixed-use development where housing is located near jobs, services, shopping, schools, and
public transportation.
Program Accomplishments
H-4.2a Mixed-Use Development
Action: The City will ensure that residential
development is included in the mixed-use
projects on opportunity sites in order to
address RHNA goals. Mixed-use
development will be located next to
sidewalks or landscape setback areas
adjacent to the public street to enhance
visibility, pedestrian access and interaction
with the commercial uses. The maximum
floor area ratios (FAR) are contained in
specific land use policies within each Area
or Specific Plan. Residential densities are
not counted against the allowable FAR.
Progress: The City has also implemented mixed use development principles in
several projects approved during the 2009-2014 Housing Element Cycle. The
Merrill Gardens senior housing development, Bay West, and Riverside Plaza
projects all contained both commercial and residential uses in a mixed use
context.
Additionally, the parking ordinance was amended in 2011 to accommodate
shared parking between commercial and residential uses to accommodate the
parking needs for mixed-use developments.
Effectiveness: Four of the five higher density projects on the 18 Opportunity Site
Areas incorporated mixed use principles into their designs. (The single
Opportunity Site project, a small lot single family in-fill project, was not located
in an area where a mixed use development was viable or appropriate.) This
program has been very effective in encouraging mixed-use development.
Appropriateness: This action statement is still appropriate to facilitate mixed-
use projects.
Policy H-4.3: Planned For Densities
Encourage the efficient and sustainable use of land through residential development near existing light
rail stations (within 1/4 mile radius) and/or within the boundaries of the Winchester Boulevard Plan and
East Campbell Avenue plan areas, to achieve at least 75 percent of the maximum General Plan Land Use
category densities.
Program Accomplishments
H-4.3a Planned for Densities
Action: To encourage the efficient and
sustainable use of land, the City encourages
residential development that is proposed
near existing light rail stations (within 1/4
mile radius) and/or within the boundaries
of the Winchester Boulevard Plan and East
Campbell Avenue plan areas, to achieve at
least 75 percent of the maximum General
Plan Land Use category densities. The City
will review development proposals to strive
to achieve the “planned for” densities.
Progress: City staff has been active to inform developers to develop at the higher
end of permitted densities. The Planning Department informs applicants of
Council policy that projects need to be constructed with a density at least 75%
of the maximum allowable density.
Effectiveness: The policy has been effective at obtaining higher residential
densities in recently projects.
Appropriateness: This policy is effective at creating higher density projects with
more dwelling units and should be continued.
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Policy H-5.1: Regulatory Incentives
Provide regulatory and/or financial incentives where appropriate to offset or reduce the costs of
affordable housing development, including density bonuses and flexibility in site development
standards.
Program Accomplishments
H-5.1a Density Bonus
Action: Continue to offer density bonus
and/or other regulatory incentives/
concessions to facilitate affordable and
senior housing; advertise program
availability. In compliance with current
State law, the City offers density bonuses
and regulatory incentives/ concessions to
developers of affordable and/or senior
housing in all residential zones. Applicants
of residential projects of five or more units
may apply for a density bonus and
additional development incentive(s) if the
project provides for one of the following:
10 percent of the total units for lower
income households; or
5 percent of the total units for very low
income households; or
A senior citizen housing development
or mobile home park that limits
residency based on age requirements
for housing for older persons; or
10 percent of the total dwelling units in
a condominium for moderate income
households.
Progress: In 2008, the Density Bonus Ordinance was updated to be consistent
with state law. The City includes information on the City’s website regarding
density bonus program. During the planning period, the Merrill Gardens and Bay
West projects were granted affordable housing density bonuses.
Effectiveness: The City advertises the availability of density bonus incentives on
its website, and provides information to prospective residential applicants.
Appropriateness: Based upon local experience, density bonuses offer a means
of offsetting the cost of providing additional affordable units.
Policy H-5.2: Secondary Dwelling Units
Provide for the infill of modestly priced rental housing by encouraging secondary units in residential
neighborhoods
Program Accomplishments
H-5.2a Secondary Dwelling Units
Action: Facilitate the construction of new
second units. The City will facilitate the
construction of new second units by making
information available to the public.
Progress: Between 2009-2013, nine secondary dwelling unit permits were
approved. However, only 4 were constructed and obtained final occupancy
certificates. Some of the remaining permits have expired while one is currently
in plan check.
Effectiveness: With an average of 2 secondary dwelling unit applications
annually, this program has been effective in provided needed rental housing.
Appropriateness: This program should be continued.
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Policy H-5.3: Revised Zoning Code
Revise the City’s Zoning Code to clarify provisions for transitional and supportive housing, emergency
shelters and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) facilities.
Program Accomplishments
H-5.3a Zoning Text Amendments
Action: Amend Zoning Code as part of the
Governmental Constraints analysis for the
Housing Element update and pursuant to
new requirements under SB 2, several
revisions to the Campbell Zoning Code have
been identified as appropriate to better
facilitate the provision of a variety of
housing types. These zoning revisions
include:
Specifically list manufactured housing
as a permitted use within the R-1 zone,
subject to architectural requirements
within the parameters of State law.
Revise the current zoning definition of
“family” consistent with state and
federal fair housing laws.
Add single room occupancy (SRO)
facilities within the Code’s definition
section, and conditionally allow them
within the R-3-S zone.
Eliminate the CUP and spacing
requirements for transitional housing
in residential zones.
Identify emergency shelters as a
permitted use in that portion of the M-
1 zone bounded generally by Camden
Avenue, Los Gatos Creek County Park,
Hacienda Avenue and Winchester
Boulevard.
Progress: The City is in the process of amending the Municipal Code to address
these issues. City Council adoption of these items is expected in September of
2014, completing this program.
Effectiveness: Amendment the Municipal Code is an effective method to deal
with changes to State Planning and Zoning Law.
Appropriateness: Periodic amendments of the Municipal Code and General Plan
to comply with changes in legal requirements are expected to continue.
Policy H-6.1: Fair Housing
Support the provision of fair housing services.
Program Accomplishments
H-6.1a Fair Housing Program
Action: Through the County, continue to
financially support Project Sentinel and
promote the organization’s fair housing
services through dissemination of
brochures.
Progress: The City continues to refer Fair Housing complaints to Project Sentinel.
Effectiveness: This program has proven to be very effective in educating rental
property owners and defending discrimination cases.
Appropriateness: This program is still appropriate and will continue to receive
funds from Santa Clara County to provide services to all non-entitlement cities,
including Campbell.
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Policy H-6.2:Right of Tenants and Landlords
Assist in educating tenants and landlords, and settling disputes between the two parties.
Program Accomplishments
H-6.2a Rent Mediation Program
Action: Continue to enforce the Rental
Increase Dispute Resolution Ordinance and
offer the Rent Mediation Program as a
means of settling disputes/issues between
tenants and landlords; advertise program
availability.
Progress: Tenant and landlord conciliations and mediations continue to occur as
needed. The City contracts through Project Sentinel to provide assistance in
settling disputes/issues between landlord and tenants. The City and Project
Sentinel both provide brochures, and the City provides information on the City
website on how to contact Project Sentinel.
Effectiveness: This program is very effective and has a historic track record of
resolving over 90% of cases.
Appropriateness: This service continues to be appropriate and is funded through
the City’s business license fees paid by apartment owners.
Policy H-6.3: Housing Accessibility
Address the special needs of persons with disabilities through provision of supportive housing,
homeowner accessibility grants, and provision of reasonable accommodation procedures.
Program Accomplishments
H-6.3a Reasonable Accommodation
Action: The City will monitor its reasonable
accommodation procedure for its
effectiveness and potential impacts on
housing for persons with disabilities.
Progress: The City receives less than one request per year (on average). The
City annually provides monitoring by submitting the Annual Housing Element
progress report.
Effectiveness: This program has resulted in appropriate
accommodations in housing for the disabled.
Appropriateness: This program continues to be appropriate.
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2. Summary of Quantified Objectives
Table C-2 summarizes the quantified objectives contained in Campbell’s 2009 – 2014 Housing Element,
and compares the City’s progress in fulfilling these objectives. This summary is based upon actual building
permits from 2009 -2013 with the addition of residential units currently under construction.
As illustrated in Table C-2, based on review of residential building permits issued between January 2009
and December 2012, the City fulfilled 61 percent of its total regional housing construction needs as
indicated by RHNA. This is based upon the standard of project building at densities greater than 20 units
per acre that are potentially affordable by most income groups. This is demonstrated by the large number
of Low Income-affordable housing that was constructed during the period. However, housing production
during this period was adversely effected by The Great Recession. In recent years the amount of housing
production has increased to pre-recession level.
Table C-2: Summary of Quantified Objectives
Income Level New Construction Rehabilitation Conservation
Goal1 Progress Goal2 Progress Goal3 Progress
Very Low 199 32 14 – 34 61 234 234
Low 122 300 16 - 36 419 419
Moderate 158 67 - - -
Above Moderate 413 149 - - -
Totals 892 543 50 61 653 653
1. Reflects RHNA.
2. Reflects City assisted single-family rehabilitation.
3. Reflects Section 8 (234 households) and preservation of the at-risk units.
The City and its Redevelopment Agency facilitated development of several affordable and mixed income
projects during the planning period. The City’s Below Market Rate Housing program resulted in the
construction of 32 Very Low Income units. In addition five secondary dwelling units were also constructed
and are shown in the Moderate Income category.
Rent levels for second units can be approximated by looking at rents for one-bedroom apartments, which
average around $1,725 in Campbell, compared to a low income rent threshold of $1,600 for a one-
bedroom unit and $2,435 for moderate income households.
In terms of housing rehabilitation, the City provided assistance to 61 single-family homeowners, fulfilling
its goal to assist 50 households prior to the loss of the RDA and CDBG funding.
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APPENDIX D. INVENTORY OF OPPORTUNITY SITES
1. Introduction
Appendix D contains a detailed opportunity sites analysis of specific sites that has been prepared to
demonstrate that an adequate inventory of vacant and underutilized land with appropriate general plan
and zoning designations currently exists to meet the City of Campbell’s Regional Housing Need Allocation
(RHNA) requirements. The following table provides a parcel-specific detailed analysis of the various
Opportunity Sites for the City of Campbell, suitable for development within the 2015-2023 planning
period.
2. Local Setting
Campbell is a substantially built out City with very few vacant properties. In the context of this discussion,
“built-out” means the existence of a structure or an active use on virtually all properties in Campbell. In
addition, many of the currently vacant sites were also once occupied by a structure. Consequently,
virtually all new development involves the removal of existing structures and the re-use or redevelopment
of a site. This condition has not prevented the development of new housing in Campbell and is the
common practice in substantially built-out urban areas.
3. Opportunity Sites
A. Methodology
The identification of potential sites was based upon several criteria. A detailed analysis of potential
opportunity site areas was conducted during the preparation of the Housing Element. The focus of the
site selection was the need to ensure that the objectives of the Housing Element were integrated with the
other elements of the General Plan. The Land Use and Transportation Element of the General Plan has
an objective of concentrating new residential development around the existing VTA transit stations and
around the downtown (i.e. the designated Priority Development Area) to facilitate the redevelopment of
areas with under-utilized sites and/or occupied with obsolete buildings, and to try to reduce traffic
impacts. Five of the six Opportunity Site Areas meet this objective. The sixth Opportunity Site Area, the
Dot Avenue area was also included since it represents one of the largest vacant residential sites in
Campbell.
If this initial screening process had not succeeded in identifying adequate opportunity sites, then other
lower priority areas (e.g. more remote to transit, etc.) would have been included. Each of the Opportunity
Sites have the appropriate General Plan and Zoning designations to accommodate housing and have
access to roads, water, sewer, electricity and/or natural gas, and telecommunication services.
Several opportunity site areas from the 2009-2014 Housing Element were removed from consideration in
the 2015-2023 Element. Much of the 2009 Area 2 (West Campbell Avenue), 2009 Area 4 (East Campbell
Avenue), and 2009 Area 6a (NOCA) were removed from the list of sites because many of the areas have
already been developed with new higher density housing or with revitalized commercial development.
The remaining vacant sites in these areas (NOCA, East Campbell Avenue, and Dot Avenue) are still on the
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list of opportunity sites. The northern and central portions of the Winchester Boulevard corridor were
also removed since these previously developed sites were more remote from the transit stations and
because the City was able to meet its RHNA requirements with higher priority sites located closer to
transit.
B. Opportunity Site Areas
Using the criteria discussed above, six Opportunity Site Areas were identified by the City. Most of the
Opportunity Sites Areas are located in and around the Priority Development Area and/or are within one-
half mile of a VTA Station. Most of the identified Opportunity Site Areas have a realistic potential for
mixed use development and many correspond to actual master or area plan boundaries intended to
facilitate the development of mixed use projects. The exceptions are the Bascom Avenue Corridor, Dot
Avenue, and West Hamilton Avenue Areas which are grouped geographically. The general locations for
the Opportunity Site Areas are depicted in Figure D-1.
Figure D-1. Opportunity Site Areas
The six general opportunity site areas are described below and summarized in Table D-1.
o Area 1 is the Bascom Avenue Corridor is located near the intersection with E. Hamilton Avenue
and includes property along Campisi Way. This area is located in close proximity to the Hamilton
VTA Light Rail Station. Number of Sites - 9, Total Area – 5.01 acres, Estimated Residential Yield -
109 units.
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o Area 2 consists of the remaining non-residentially developed properties within the North of
Campbell Avenue (NOCA) Area Plan. These sites are generally located along Salmar Avenue south
of Hamilton Avenue. This area is near the Hamilton VTA Station. Number of Sites 7, Total Area –
8.30 acres, Estimated Residential Yield- 136 units.
o Area 3 is located east of Downtown Campbell and includes both the north and south sides of East
Campbell Avenue. This area is within the East Campbell Avenue Master Plan area and is near the
Downtown Campbell VTA Station. Number of Sites 13, Total Area – 5.16 acres, Estimated
Residential Yield- 116 units.
o Area 4 is southeast of Downtown Campbell along Railway, Dillon and Gilman Avenues in the South
of Campbell Avenue (SOCA) Area Plan. This area is near the Downtown Campbell VTA Station.
Number of Sites 81, Total Area – 19.76 acres, Estimated Residential Yield- 419 units.
o Area 5 is along Winchester Boulevard south of El Caminito and Kennedy Avenues within the
Winchester Boulevard Master Plan. This area is in close proximity to the Winchester VTA Station.
Number of Sites 14, Total Area –17.34 acres, Estimated Residential Yield - 407 units.
o Area 6 is located at the intersection of Dot and West Campbell Avenue. This area located about
¾ of a mile from the Downtown Campbell and Winchester VTA Stations. Number of Sites 3, Total
Area – 2.08 acres, Estimated Residential Yield - 31 units.
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4. Inventory of Opportunity Areas & Sites
The inventory of opportunity sites is included in Table D-2. The inventory identifies the location, land use,
general plan and zoning designations, and the development potential of each site. Most of the sites are
created by the consolidation of adjacent smaller parcels to create suitable-sized development sites. The
probable development potential of each site is based upon the size and shape of the consolidated sites.
An explanation of each column label is provided below.
Site ID A unique Housing Element site identification number to facilitate the
quick identification of each potential opportunity site.
Address/APN The street address (if available) and the Assessor’s Parcel Number used
by the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office. Not all parcels have street
addresses.
Application Status Description of any existing development entitlement applications. For
most sites there is no activity.
Existing Use General land use activity type, as determined by a site inspection.
Building Condition The condition of the building ranging from Poor, Fair to Good. Largely
based on the age/life expectancy of the building.
General Plan Designation As shown on the current General Plan Land Use Map.
Zoning As shown on the current City Zoning Map.
Site Size The size of the project site in acres. In most cases lots have not been
consolidated into larger areas unless a single ownership is known or a
proposal for development has been applied for or approved.
Realistic Units The site size multiplied by the Useable Density. This does not include any
units allowed under the local Density Bonus Program.
Useable Density A conservative density estimate based upon the following assumptions:
Minimum Density Assumption: 75% of maximum density based upon
the requirements of the Housing Element.
Enhanced Density Assumption: 90% of the maximum density for
larger regularly-shaped parcels.
Description/Comments An additional description or information about the site that may be
relevant or important in any future development consideration.
Development Standards Floor Area Ratio, density, and building setback standards as determined
by the Zoning Ordinance or the Area/Master Plan (as applicable).
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While it is the intention of the City to make every effort to encourage and enable the development of
housing for all income categories, it is important to note that the unit estimates contained in Appendix D
cannot be construed as a guarantee of actual buildable density. There are a number of factors that will
ultimately determine the site density including the following:
The size and shape of the actual project site;
The characteristics of the actual project design;
Site constraints that cannot be determined until specific feasibility and engineering studies have
been completed, such as soil stability, slopes, street dedication, frontage requirements, and
vehicular access;
Site specific land use compatibility issues; and,
Environmental impact issues and mitigation measures identified during the CEQA compliance
process.
The inventory identifies the potential for 1,161 additional units based upon the existing General Plan and
Zoning Designations. Of these units, 1,008 result from the development of properties that allow
residential densities in excess of 20 units per acre and are potentially affordable for all income categories.
A summary of the Opportunity Site Areas is provided in Table D-1 below.
Table D-1: Summary of Opportunity Site Areas
Opportunity Site Areas
Opportunity Site
Area Size
Estimated
Total Units
Is 75% Density over
20.0 du/ac?
Bascom Avenue
Corridor 5.0 Acres 109 Yes
NOCA Area Plan 8.3 Acres 136 No*
East Campbell Avenue
Master Plan 5.2 Acres 116 Yes
SOCA Area Plan 19.8 Acres 419 Yes
Winchester Blvd Master
Plan –South 17.3 Acres 350 Yes
Dot Avenue Properties 2.1 Acres 31 No*
TOTAL 57.7 Acres 1,161
* The Maximum Density in these areas is 20 units per acre. As a result the 75% density is 15
du/ac, the 90% density would be 18 du/ac.
Note: All properties identified have utilities in place (water, sewer, electricity, gas, and
telecommunications).
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Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 1 – BASCOM AVENUE CORRIDOR AREA
1-1
980
E. Hamilton Ave
APN=28802009
No
Application
Filed Retail Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.41 8 20.25 Automotive use. May
require lot consolidation.
GP GOAL LUT-14: The
Pruneyard/Creekside
Area as an active,
connected “urban village”
with a mixture of
commercial, office,
residential,
entertainment and
recreational uses
functioning as a
community and regional
focal point.
Orient residential units
along public street
parking to side, rear, or
underground.
Taller buildings should
orient toward Hwy 17
with heights reduced as
building forms approach
Hamilton Ave.
Ground floor retail along
Bascom Avenue and
Hamilton Ave with
vibrant street levels.
FAR does not include
residential units
Integrate development
with the Los Gatos Creek
Trail.
FAR: Up to 2.0
Density: Up to27 units
per acre
1-2
990
E. Hamilton Ave
APN=28802028
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Good
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.47 10 20.25 Corner retail location. May
require lot consolidation.
1-3
1627
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802007
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.23 5 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-4
1639
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802008
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Poor
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.31 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-5
1645
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802009
No
Application
Filed
Retail, Office,
and Service Poor
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.34 7 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-6
1657
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802018
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.35 7 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-7
1661-1665
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802011
No
Application
Filed
Retail, Office,
and Service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.55 11 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-8
1667
S. Bascom Ave.
APN=28802012
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service
(car wash)
Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.32 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation.
1-9 980
Campisi Ave
APN=28803017
No
Application
Filed
Office
Good
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D
2.03
49
24.0
Large lot adjacent to Los
Gatos Creek.
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Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 2 -NORTH OF CAMPBELL AVE AREA PLAN
2-1 509 Salmar Ave
APN=27933047
No
Application
filed
Public Storage
Facility Poor Comm./Prof.
Office/ Res. P-D 3.42 62 18.0
Underdeveloped property
in close proximity to
downtown area near VTA
Station and freeways.
GP GOAL LUT 15-North of
Campbell Avenue Area,
Mixed residential, office
and retail commercial
area functioning as an
attractive gateway and
complementing
Downtown commercial
activity.
Commercial, office, and
attached residential uses
allowed.
Density and FAR based
on lot size to encourage
lot consolidation
Residential floor area is
not counted against FAR.
Locate building entries
facing the streets for all
residential units located
along a public street
North of Campbell
Avenue Plan Area.
FAR: Up to 1.0
Density: Up to 20 du/ac
Flexible development
standards.
Reduced joint use
parking allowed for
mixed use projects.
2-2
479-485
Salmar Ave.
APN=27933007
No
Application
filed
Office, home
improvement
showroom
Poor Comm./Prof.
Office/Res. P-D 0.94 14 15.0
Non conforming industrial
uses in the downtown area
near VTA Station and
freeways.
2-3
423-425
Salmar Ave
APN=27933008
No
Application
filed
Home
improvement
and landscape
maintenance
Poor Comm./ Prof.
Office/ Res. P-D 0.77 12 15.0
Non conforming industrial
uses in the downtown area
near VTA Station and
freeways.
2-4
210-230
Harrison Ave
APN=27933009
No
Application
filed
Retail and
office Fair Comm./ Prof.
Office/ Res. P-D 0.66 10 15.0
Non conforming industrial
uses in the downtown area
near VTA Station and
freeways.
2-5
500-510 Salmar
Ave.
APN=27942016
No
Application
filed
Industrial
(Turf Supply) Poor Comm./Prof.
Office/Res. P-D 1.08 16 15.0
Non conforming industrial
uses in the downtown near
VTA Station and freeways.
Built in 1945.
2-6 494 Salmar Ave.
APN=27942011
No
Application
filed Office Good Comm./Prof.
Office/Res. P-D 0.64 10 15.0
Non conforming use in the
downtown area near VTA
Station and freeways.
2-7 536 Salmar Ave
APN=27932006
No
Application
filed
Industrial,
warehouse Fair Comm./Prof.
Office/Res. P-D 0.79 12 15.0
Non conforming Industrial
uses in the downtown area
near VTA Station and
freeways. Built in 1971.
(Also addressed as 535
Salmar Avenue)
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Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 3 -EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE MASTER PLAN AREA
3-1
471 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=29443055
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Fair Central
Commercial P-D 0.66 13 20.25
Auto oriented shopping
center adjacent to the
downtown and near the
Downtown Campbell VTA
Station. Site has limited lot
consolidation potential and
is triangular in shape.
Mixed Use projects facing
E. Campbell Avenue must
have commercial on
ground floor with
residential on upper
floors.
Development should
emphasis on small-scale,
pedestrian-oriented
commercial uses,
including specialty retail,
restaurants,
local/neighborhood
services.
Locate parking at the rear
or below buildings. No
new surface parking
along E. Campbell
Avenue.
Ensure adequate building
setbacks to accommodate
outdoor seating.
Residential floor area is
not counted against FAR
East Campbell Avenue
Master Plan.
FAR: Up to 1.5
Density: Up to27 du/ac
Height 45 ft./4 Stories
Front setback 0 ft.
Side setback 0 ft.
Rear setback varies by
location
Ground floor finished
ceiling ht - 15 ft.
3-2 56 Foote St
APN=27943020
No
Application
Filed
Retail, service
and office Good Central
Commercial P-D 1.41 34 24.3
Auto oriented shopping
center adjacent to the
downtown and near the VTA
Station.
3-3
565 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=27946050
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Service Poor Central
Commercial P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
3-4
573 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=27946049
No
Application
Filed Office Fair Central
Commercial P-D 0.11 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
3-5
579 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=27946048
No
Application
Filed Office Poor Central
Commercial P-D 0.12 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
3-6
621 E. Campbell
Ave.
APN=27946011
No
Application
Filed Offices Fair Central
Commercial P-D
1.57 38 24.3
Under developed low rise
office complex built in 1957,
Near VTA Station. Under a
single ownership. 3-7
621 E. Campbell
Ave.
APN=27946012
No
Application
Filed Offices Fair Central
Commercial P-D
3-8
476 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=41209065
No
Application
Filed Offices Fair Central
Commercial P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
3-9
486 E. Campbell
Ave
APN=41209065
No
Application
Filed Offices Fair Central
Commercial P-D 0.31 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
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Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
3-10 35 Dillon Ave
APN=41209013
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
3-11
530-540 E.
Campbell Ave.
APN=27946029
No
Application
Filed Retail Poor Central
Commercial P-D
0.57 12 20.25
Blighted buildings in a prime
location within the East
Campbell Avenue Master
Plan. Under a single
ownership. Near VTA
Station.
3-12
558 E. Campbell
Ave.
APN=27946030
No
Application
Filed Vacant Poor Central
Commercial P-D
3-13
566 E. Campbell
Ave.
APN=27946031
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
repair and
machining
Poor Central
Commercial P-D
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 10
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 4 –SOUTH OF CAMPBELL AVENUE (SOCA) AREA PLAN
4-1 20 Railway Ave
APN=41209009
No
Application
Filed Retail Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot consolida-
tion. Near VTA Station.
GP GOAL LUT-16:
Revitalize Downtown
commercial, industrial,
and recreational areas
and provide housing
opportunities.
Mixed Use projects
should have commercial
on ground floor with
residential on upper
floors.
Density based on lot size
(Larger lots equal greater
density up to 27 DU/Ac).
Residential entries should
be oriented toward the
street.
Lots must be a minimum
of 1.5 acre for residential
development to
encourage lot
consolidation.
SOCA Area Plan-
Sub Area 1
Commercial, industrial
and attached residential
uses allowed similar to
Central Business District
(C-3) zone.
FAR: Up to 0.5
Density: Up to 27 du/ac
Flexible development
standards.
4-2 36 Railway Ave
APN=41209008
No
Application
Filed Office Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot consolida-
tion. Near VTA Station.
4-3 40 Railway Ave
APN=41209007
No
Application
Filed Outside Storage N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot consolida-
tion. Near VTA Station.
4-4 48 Railway Ave
APN=41209006
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.08 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot consolida-
tion. Near VTA Station.
4-5 64 Railway Ave
APN=41209005
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
Repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Building located in the rear
of the property. Small
underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-6 70 Railway Ave
APN=41209004
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-7 86 Railway Ave
APN=41209003
No
Application
Filed Service Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.21 4 20.25
Building located in the rear
of the property with parking
in front. Small underutilized
parcel, would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-8 90 Railway Ave
APN=41209002
No
Application
Filed Office Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot consolida-
tion. Near VTA Station.
4-9 116 Railway Ave
APN=41209001
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
Repair Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
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Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-10 61 Dillon Ave
APN=41209014
No
Application
Filed Self Storage Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.31 6 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
(See preceding page) SOCA Area Plan-
Sub Area 3
Commercial, industrial
and attached residential
uses allowed similar to
Central Business District
(C-3) zone.
FAR: Up to 0.5
Density: Up to 27 du/ac
Flexible development
standards.
4-11 75 Dillon Ave
APN=41209015
No
Application
Filed
Service and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-12 89 Dillon Ave
APN=41209016
No
Application
Filed
Office and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.21 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-13 103 Dillon Ave
APN=41209017
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-14 111 Dillon Ave
APN=41209018
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.21 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-15 131 Dillon Ave
APN=41209019
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.14 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-17
139-145
Dillon Ave
APN=41209020
No
Application
Filed
Residential and
Office Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.25 5 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-18 24 Dillon Ave
APN=41209028
No
Application
Filed
Vacant/vehicle
storage N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.30 6 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-19 34 Dillon Ave
APN=41209027
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.22 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-20 60 Dillon Ave
APN=41209026
No
Application
Filed Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.20 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 12
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-21 74 Dillon Ave
APN=41209025
No
Application
Filed
Vacant
Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-22 88 Dillon Ave
APN=41209024
No
Application
Filed Service Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.20 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-23 126 Dillon Ave
APN=41209023
No
Application
Filed
Office and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.39 8 20.25 Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-24 132 Dillon Ave
APN=41209022
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
Repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-25 457 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41209057
No
Application
Filed
Vacant Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-26 57 Gilman Ave
APN=41209032
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-27 63 Gilman Ave
APN=41209033
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-28
71-79
Gilman Ave
APN=41209034
No
Application
Filed Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.29 6 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-29 85 Gilman Ave
APN=41209035
No
Application
Filed Industrial Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-30 101 Gilman Ave
APN=41209036
No
Application
Filed Industrial Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 13
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-31 80 Gilman Ave
APN=412090044
No
Application
Filed
Office and
warehouse Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.35 7 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-32 90 Gilman Ave
APN=412090043
No
Application
Filed
Vacant Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.21 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-33 100 Gilman Ave
APN=412090042
No
Application
Filed
Office and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.27 5 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-34 132 Gilman Ave
APN=412090041
No
Application
Filed
Office and
equipment
storage
Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.28 6 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-35 136 Gilman Ave
APN=412090040
No
Application
Filed
Equipment
Storage Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.28 6 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-36 140 Gilman Ave
APN=412090058
No
Application
Filed
Warehouse and
outside storage Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.21 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-37
150-164
Gilman Ave
APN=412080048
No
Application
Filed
Service, office
and warehouse Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.48 10 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-38 176 Gilman Ave
APN=412080047
No
Application
Filed Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.39 8 20.25
Underutilized parcel, would
require lot consolidation.
Near VTA Station.
4-39 188 Gilman Ave
APN=412080046
Pre-App
Review
Completed
in 2014, d
Industrial and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.62 15 24.3
Underutilized parcel, would
benefit form a lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station. The 2014 Pre-
application review project
included five other parcels.
4-40 500 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208045
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-41 488 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208044
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 14
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-42 482 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208043
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-43 472 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208042
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-44 466 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208041
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.16 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-45 180 Dillon Ave
APN=41208040
No
Application
Filed Parking Lot N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D
0.14 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Separate lot
for the parking lot. Near
VTA Station.
4-46 180 Dillon Ave
APN=41208039
No
Application
Filed Retail Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D
4-44 186 Dillon Ave
APN=41208038
Pre-App
Review
Completed
in 2014
Manufacturing
and warehouse Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.66 16 24.3
Long, thin and underutilized
parcel, would benefit from a
lot consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-45 190 Dillon Ave
APN=41208037
Pre-App
Review Filed
in 2014
Office and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.70 17 24.3
Long, thin and underutilized
parcel, would benefit from a
lot consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-46
200 Dillon Ave
APNs=41208049
41208050
41208051
41208052
41208053
No
Application
Filed
Industrial,
warehouse Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.37 7 20.25
Industrial Condominium.
Parcel would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-47 230 Dillon Ave.
APN=41208034
Pre-App
Review Filed
in 2014
Vehicle storage
yard Vacant
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.14 3 24.3
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-48 240 Dillon Ave
APN=41208033
No
Application
Filed
Office and
Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.27 5 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 15
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-49 260 Dillon Ave
APN=41208032
No
Application
Filed
Warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-50 272 Dillon Ave
APN=41208031
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-51 280 Dillon Ave
APN=41208030.
Pre-App
Review Filed
in 2014
Vacant N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.08 2 24.3
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-52 (No Address)
APN=41208035
Pre-App
Review Filed
in 2014
Vacant N/A High Density
Residential P-D 1.66 40 24.3
Underutilized parcel, could
from an associated lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-53 293 Dillon Ave
APN=41208028
No
Application
Filed
Industrial Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.20 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
may require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-54 279 Dillon Ave
APN=41208027
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
Repair Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-55 265 Dillon Ave
APN=41208067
No
Application
Filed
Office and
warehouse Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.19 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-56 255 Dillon Ave
APN=41208024
No
Application
Filed
Outside storage N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-57 243 Dillon Ave
APN=41208023
No
Application
Filed
Vacant N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-58 235 Dillon Ave
APN=41208022
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 16
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-59 227 Dillon Ave
APN=41208021
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.12 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-60 219 Dillon Ave
APN=41208020
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.12 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-61 213 Dillon Ave
APN=41208019
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.12 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-62 191 Dillon Ave
APN=41208018
No
Application
Filed
Industrial Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.08 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-63 183 Dillon Ave
APN=41208017
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.10 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-64 426 Sam Cava Ln
APN=41208068
No
Application
Filed Warehouse Good
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.29 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-65 138 Railway Ave
APN=41208069
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
warehouse Fair
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.26 5 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-66 202 Railway Ave
APN=41208063
No
Application
Filed
Church and
Daycare Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.93 19 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
could benefit from a require
lot consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-67 208 Railway Ave
APN=41208066
No
Application
Filed
Outside
Storage Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-68 216 Railway Ave
APN=41208057
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.13 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 17
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
4-69 226 Railway Ave
APN=41208056
No
Application
Filed
Vacant Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
(See preceding page) (See preceding page)
4-70 232 Railway Ave
APN=41208006
No
Application
Filed
Outside
Storage Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-71 238 Railway Ave
APN=41208054
No
Application
Filed
Outside
Storage N/A
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-72 264 Railway Ave
APN=41208062
No
Application
Filed
Outside
Storage N/a
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.09 2 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-73 264 Railway Ave
APN=41208061
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
Outside
Storage
Poor
Commercial,
Medium-High
Density Res
P-D 0.17 3 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-74 300 Railway Ave
APN=41208065
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
Repair Poor High Density
Residential P-D 1.56 32 20.25
Larger parcel near VTA
Station. Site development
would benefit from lot
consolidation.
South of Campbell
Avenue Area Plan –
Sub Area 2
Density: Up to 27 du/ac
Flexible development
standards.
Reduced joint use
parking allowed for
mixed use projects.
FAR: Up to 0.5
Density: Up to 27 du/ac
Building Height: 50 ft.
4-75 310 Railway Ave
APN=41203007
No
Application
Filed
Vacant and
Outside Storage Poor High Density
Residential P-D 0.40 8 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-76 320 Railway Ave
APN=41203006
No
Application
Filed
Vacant and
Outside Storage Poor High Density
Residential P-D 0.25 5 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
4-77 328 Railway Ave
APN=41203005
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential and
Vacant
Poor High Density
Residential P-D 0.36 7 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 18
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 5 – WINCHESTER BLVD MASTER PLAN – SOUTH
5-1
2295
Winchester Blvd
APN=30534004
No
Application
Filed
Vacant N/A Central
Commercial P-D 0.28 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near a VTA
Station.
“Neighborhood
Commercial Boulevard”
policies, to promote a
land use mix that is more
oriented to and more
sensitive to adjacent
neighborhood areas. First
floor commercial space is
required. Proposed public
improvements focus on
storefront district-type
street amenities.
Winchester Blvd Master
Plan, Area 2
120 ft. max building
frontage
Max. Height - 45 ft./3
stories
Front/street side 5 ft.
Rear setback 8 ft. min.
(2:1 stepped)
5-2
2305
Winchester Blvd
APN=30534005
No
Application
Filed
Vacant N/A Central
Commercial P-D 0.30 6 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near a VTA
Station.
5-3
2325
Winchester Blvd
APN=30534006
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
restaurant Poor Central
Commercial P-D 0.54 11 20.25
Small underutilized parcel,
would require lot
consolidation. Near a VTA
Station.
5-4
2345
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536011
No
Application
Filed
Retail, service
and restaurant Poor Central
Commercial P-D 0.30 7 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a
VTA Station.
“Mixed-Use/Civic
Boulevard” policies:
where parcel size and
street frontage conditions
are generally consistent.
These policies promote a
mixed-use development
pattern that includes a
combination of
“freestanding” office,
residential and
commercial development.
Side setbacks, a frontage
landscape strip (allowed
by the lack of curbside
parking), and, over time,
installation of a central
landscaped median island
will combine to create an
open, “green” character
for these areas.
Winchester Boulevard
Master Plan, Area 1
200 ft. max building
frontage
Ground floor finished
ceiling ht of 15 ft.
FAR: 1.5 (exclusive of
residential uses)
Max. Ht - 55 ft./4 stories;
(min. of two stories)
Front 15 ft.
recommended (7 ft.
minimum)
Side setback 10 ft.
Street side setback 0 ft.
5-5
2365
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536012
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
service Fair Central
Commercial P-D 3.80 91 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a
VTA Station.
5-6
2375
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536013
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
service Fair Central
Commercial P-D 1.56 37 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a VTA
Station.
5-7
2415
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536008
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 3.26 78 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a
VTA Station.
5-8
2507
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536004
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 1.56 37 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a
VTA Station.
5-9
2523
Winchester Blvd
APN=30536005
No
Application
Filed
Retail and
service Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.69 17 24.3
Part of a large multi-tenant
shopping center. Near a
VTA Station.
5-10
2525-2565
Winchester Blvd
APN=30539050
No
Application
Filed
Automotive
repair complex Poor
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 1.72 41 24.3
Campbell Plaza Automotive
Repair Center. Near a VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 19
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
5-11
2585
Winchester Blvd
APN=30539007
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.18 4 20.25
Small site would benefit
from a lot consolidation.
Near a VTA Station.
Main entrance facing
Winchester or Campbell
Avenue.
5-12
2585
Winchester Blvd
APN=30539008
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Residential Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.16 3 20.25
Small site would benefit
from a lot consolidation.
Could provide secondary
access to adjacent
opportunity sites. Near a
VTA Station.
5-13
2460
Winchester Blvd
APN=41202032
No
Application
Filed
Retail Nursery Poor
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 2.38 6 24.3
Summer Winds Nursery
Underutilized site adjacent
to the Winchester VTA
Station.
5-14
2470
Winchester Blvd
APN=41202001
No
Application
Filed
Office Fair
Commercial/
Prof Office/
Residential
P-D 0.61 6 20.25
Site is triangular and would
benefit from a lot
consolidation with the
adjacent site. Near a VTA
Station.
Appendix D: Inventory of Opportunity Sites Page D 20
Table D-2: Inventory of Opportunity Sites, City of Campbell
Site
ID Address/APN
Application
Status Existing Use
Building
Condition
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Site
Size
Realistic
Units
Usable
Density
(DU/Ac)
Description/ Comments
GP Policies/ Specific
Plans / Area Plans
Development
Standards
AREA 6 – DOT AVENUE PROPERTIES
6-1
464 W Campbell
Ave
APN=30530007
No
Application
Filed
Single Family
Home Poor
Medium
Density
Residential
P-D 0.95 14 15.0
Small underutilized parcel.
Single ownership would
facilitate lot consolidation.
There are no specific
policy or criteria in the
General Plan that apply
exclusively to this area.
As a result, the standard
citywide provisions apply.
Projects are evaluated
on a case-by-case basis
to achieve the minimum
residential density.
6-2 No Address
APN=305300006
No
Application
Filed
Vacant N/A
Medium
Density
Residential
P-D 0.53 8 15.0
Small underutilized parcel.
Single ownership would
facilitate lot consolidation.
6-3 No Address
APN=305300005
No
Application
Filed
Vacant N/A
Medium
Density
Residential l
P-D 0.60 9 15.0
Small underutilized parcel.
Single ownership would
facilitate lot consolidation.
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 1
APPENDIX E. PUBLIC OUTREACH DOCUMENTATION
This section of the Housing Element provides documentation of the City’s outreach and public
participation activities related to the development of the 2015-2023 Housing Element. The following
activities are documented in this Appendix.
A. City Website Information on Housing Element
B. First Community Outreach Meeting – February 10, 2104
1. Meeting Notice
2. Distribution and Mailing List
3. Images of Meeting
C. Second Community Outreach Meeting– April 29, 2014
1. Meeting Notice
2. Added Distribution List Names (from the First Outreach Meeting)
3. Non-Profit Housing Association Website
4. Campbell Express Website Announcement
5. Image of Preferred Housing Location “Dot Exercise” Results
6. Image of Sample Preferred Housing Type Survey
D. Images of City Council Study Session – June 17, 2014
A summary of the results of the various meetings listed above are included in the body of the Housing
Element.
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 2
A. City Website
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 3
B. First Community Outreach Meeting – February 10, 2014
1. Invitation flyer (sent by regular mail or by e-mail) and printed in the local
newspaper, the Campbell Express on January 29, 2014.
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 4
2. Mailing List
AARP, Marilyn Clough, President Campbell
Chapter
Affordable Housing Advocates
Aki Snelling
Al Bito
Barry Swanson Builders, Josh Burroughs
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Bridge Housing, Cynthia A .Parker
Building Board of Appeals
CAANET, Joshua Howard
Cambrian School District, Dr. Deborah Blow
Cambrian School District, Wendy Corkery
Campbell Chamber, Dave Perry
Campbell Chamber of Commerce
Campbell Community Center Neighborhood
Association, Tim Grabau
Campbell Union HSD, Gaylene Hinkle
Campbell Union HSD, Patrick Gaffney
Campbell Union School District, Dr. Eric
Andrew
Campbell Union School District, Ruth Smith
Campbell Village Neighborhood Assn, Lisa
Harmer
Catholic Charities of SCC, Margaret Williams
Catholic Charities of SCC, Marlene Siebert
Charities Housing, Kathy Robinson
City Ventures, Phil Kerr
Civic Improvement Commission
Corinthian House Campbell
Council Members
Cypress Group, Steve Schultz
David Downs
David Duran
DT Campbell Neigh Assn, MaryanneYoshikawa
Eden Housing, Linda Mandolini
EHC LifeBuilders
First Housing, Jeff Oberdorfer
Metropolitan Planning Group, Geoff Bradley
Habitat for Humanity East Bay Silicon Valley,
Nataie Monk
Habitat for Humanity East Bay-Silicon Valley,
Meg Fitts
Habitat for Humanity East Bay-Silicon Valley,
Michele Choi
HACSC, Aleli Sangalang
Hamann Park Neigh Assn, Vince Navarra
HBANC, Crisand Giles
Historic Preservation Board
Housing Choices Coalition, Jan Stokley
IVSN, Karae Lisle
Joanne Fairbanks
John Hawkings
Joint Venture, Russell Hancock
Joni Steele
Law Foundation of SCC, Alison Brunner
Law Foundation of SCC, Christina Lum
Law Foundation of SCC, Melissa Morris
League of Women Voters, Roberta Hollimon
Legal Aid Society, Mara Zlotoff
Liz Gibbons
LWVC, Jennifer Waggoner
Marc Scheurer
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 5
Mark Fisher
Merrill Gardens, Cathey – General Manager
MidPen Housing, Matt Lewis
MidPen Housing, Matthew Franklin
MidPen Housing, Jan Lindenthal
MidPen Housing, Peter Villareal
Mike Torres
NEXTDOOR.COM, via Al Bito
NHSSV, Matthew Huerta
Non-Profit Housing Assn of N CA - Pilar
Lorenzana-Campo
Opportunity Fund, Liz Givens
Organization of Special Needs Families, Sandra
James
Outreach and Escort, Kathryn Heatley
Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Division
Project Sentinel, Andy Van Deursen
Prometheus REG, Jackie Safier
Pruneyard-Dry Creek Neigh Assn, Jane Harmer
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
Rebuilding Together-Silicon Valley, Bev
Jackson
Rental Increase Fact Finding Committee
Richard Herrera, SCC Vets
Robson Homes, Mark Robson
San Tomas Neigh Assn, Jackie Wyckoff
Santa Clara Family Health Foundation,
Kathleen King
SARC / Tom Yetter
SCC Assn of Realtors, Jessica Epstein
SCC Council of Churches, Rev Margo Tenold
Senior Adults Legal Assistance, Georgia Bacil
Senior Housing Solutions
Sharon Teeter
Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Bena Chang
Step Up SV, Almaz Negash
Suzette Rios-Scheurer
SVLG, Shiloh Ballard
Timber Cove HOA, Bud Souza
United Way Silicon Valley, Carole Hutton
Westley Manor
William Seligmann
YWCS Silicon Valley – Support, Sandy Davis
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 6
3. Images of First Community Outreach (Question & Answer) Meeting
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 7
C. Second Community Outreach Meeting – February 10, 2014
1. Invitation flyer (sent by regular mail or e-mail as appropriate) and
printed in the local newspaper, the Campbell Express on April 16, 2014.
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 8
2. Community Outreach Meeting Mailing List – Names Added after First
Meeting
Ardie Zahedani
Barbara Derbyshire
David Snyder
Eric Bracher
Greg Hoque
Jo-Ann Ash Fairbanks
John Razumich
Lillie Richard
Liz Gibbons
Mark Linder
Mark Shorett
Mary Jo Gorney-Moreno
Natalie Monk - Habitat for Humanity
P. Sausedo
Renee Schiavone, Campbell Patch
Sally Howe, Campbell Express
Therese Piccolo for Robert Hicks
Vivek Bansal
Vivian Bracher
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 9
3. Non-Profit Housing Association Website
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 10
4. Local On-line Newspaper Website
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 11
5. Results of Housing Location Preference “Dot Exercise”
Green Dots – Preferred YES Locations Red Dots – Preferred NO Locations
Light Blue Bascom Avenue Corridor
Violet NOCA Area Plan
Orange East Campbell Avenue Master Plan
Blue SOCA Area Plan
Pink Union Avenue Area
Red Upper/North Winchester Blvd Master Plan
Gold Lower/Southern Winchester Blvd Master Plan
Purple Dot Avenue Area
Green West Hamilton Avenue Area
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 12
6. Results of Housing Type Preference Survey (Sample of Complete Survey)
City of Campbell
2015-2023 Housing Element
Appendix E: Public Outreach Documentation Page E 13
D. Images from City Council Study Session – June 17, 2014
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Glossary
100-Year Flood. That flood event that has a one-percent chance of occurrence in any one
year.
Acre, Gross. Area of a site calculated to the centerline of bounding streets and other
public rights-of-way.
Acre, Net. The portion of a site that can actually be built upon. Not included in the net
acreage of a site are public or private road rights-of-way, public open space, and flood
ways.
Ambient Conditions. Initial background concentration sensed/measured at a
monitoring/sampling site, as in air quality or noise.
Aquifer. A natural underground formation that is saturated with water, and from which
water can be withdrawn.
Arterial. A street whose primary function is to carry high-speed through-traffic in a
continuous route across an area.
Attainment Area. An area determined to have met federal or State air quality standards,
as defined in the federal Clean Air Act or the California Clean Air Act. An area may be
an attainment area for one pollutant and a non-attainment area for others.
Auto-oriented Uses. Land uses designed to accommodate customers who use autos to
travel to the site, including automobile sales and service, building supplies and materials
and drive-up or drive-through uses.
Bike Lanes. Lanes on the outside edge of roadways reserved for the exclusive use of
bicycles, so designated with special signing and pavement markings.
Buildout. That level of development characterized by full occupancy of all developable
sites in accordance with the General Plan; the maximum probable level of development
envisioned by the General Plan under specified assumptions about densities and
intensities. Buildout does not necessarily assume parcels are developed at maximum
allowable intensities.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The multi-year scheduling of public physical
improvements based on studies of fiscal resources available and the choice of specific
improvements to be constructed.
Carbon Monoxide (CO). A colorless, odorless gas formed by the incomplete
combustion of fuels, which is toxic because of its tendency to reduce the oxygen-carrying
capacity of the blood.
Collector. A street that connects arterials with local streets and provide access and
circulation within neighborhoods.
Curb Cut. The opening along the curb line at which point vehicles or other wheeled
forms of transportation may enter or leave the roadway. Curb cuts are essential at street
corners for wheelchair users.
Day-Night Average Sound Level (Ldn). The A-weighted average sound level in
decibels during a 24-hour period with a 10 dB weighing applied to nighttime sound levels
(10 p.m. to 7 a.m.). This exposure method is similar to the CNEL, but deletes the
Campbell General Plan
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additional weight given in that measurement to noise during the evening time period
(7 p.m. to 10 p.m.).
Decibel (dB). A unit used to express the relative intensity of a sound as it is heard by the
human ear. The decibel measuring scale is logarithmic. Zero (0 dB) on the scale is the
lowest sound level that a normal ear can detect under very quiet ("laboratory") conditions
and is referred to as the "threshold" of human hearing. On the logarithmic scale, 10
decibels are 10 times more intense, 20 decibels are 100 times more intense, and 30
decibels are 1,000 times more intense than 1 decibel.
Easement. A right given by the owner of land to another party for specific limited use of
that land. An easement may be acquired by a government through dedication when the
purchase of an entire interest in the property may be too expensive or unnecessary.
Equivalent Noise Level (Leq). A single-number representation of the fluctuating sound
level in decibels over a specified period of time. It is a sound-energy average of the
fluctuating level.
Fault. A fracture in the earth's crust forming a boundary between rock masses that have
shifted. An active fault is a fault that has moved recently and which is likely to again. An
inactive fault is a fault which shows no evidence of movement in recent geologic time
and little potential for movement.
Floor Area, Gross. The total horizontal area in square feet of all floors within the
exterior walls of a building, but not including the area of unroofed inner courts or shaft
enclosures.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The ratio between gross floor area of structures on a site and
gross site area. Thus, a building with a floor area of 100,000 square feet on a 50,000
square-foot lot will have a FAR of 2.0.
Groundwater. Water under the earth's surface, often confined to aquifers capable of
supplying wells and springs.
Groundwater Recharge. The natural process of infiltration and percolation of rainwater
from land areas or streams through permeable soils into water-holding rocks that provide
underground storage (i.e. aquifers).
Habitat. The natural environment of a plant or animal.
Hazardous Material. A material or form of energy that could cause injury or illness to
persons, livestock, or the natural environment.
Hazardous Waste. Waste which requires special handling to avoid illness or injury to
persons or damage to property. Includes, but is not limited to, inorganic mineral acids of
sulfur, fluorine, chlorine, nitrogen, chromium, phosphorous, selenium and arsenic and
their common salts; lead, nickel, and mercury and their inorganic salts or metallo-organic
derivatives; coal, tar acids such as phenol and cresols and their salts; and all radioactive
materials.
Household. An occupied housing unit.
Hydrocarbons (HC). Gases emitted from incomplete combustion of gasoline and from
evaporation of petroleum fuels, representing unburned and wasted fuel.
Impervious Surface. Any material which reduces or prevents absorption of water into
land.
Glossary
G-3
Infill. The development of new housing or other buildings on scattered vacant lots in a
built-up area or on new building parcels created by permitted lot splits.
Infiltration. The introduction of underground water, such as groundwater, into
wastewater collection systems. Infiltration results in increased wastewater flow levels.
Infrastructure. Permanent utility installations, including roads, water supply lines,
sewage collection pipes, and power and communications lines.
Jobs-Employed Residents Balance. Total jobs divided by total employed residents (i.e.
people who live in the area, but may work anywhere). A ratio of 1.0 typically indicates a
balance. A ratio greater than 1.0 indicates a net in-commute; less than 1.0 indicates a net
out-commute.
Level of Service (LOS). A qualitative measure of the effect of traffic flow factors such
as special travel time, interruptions, freedom to maneuver, driver comfort, and
convenience, and indirectly, safety and operating cost. Levels of service are usually
described by a letter rating system of A through F, with LOS A indicating stable traffic
flow with little or no delays and LOS F indicating excessive delays and jammed traffic
conditions.
Liquefaction. A sudden large decrease in the shearing resistance of a cohesionless soil,
caused by a collapse of the structure by shock or strain, and associated with a sudden but
temporary increase of the pore fluid pressure.
Neighborhood Shopping Centers. A small retail center with up to 120,000 square feet
of space on an 8-12 acre site serving a trading area population of 5,000 to 15,000. The
principal tenant typically is a supermarket.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). A reddish brown gas that is a byproduct of the combustion
process and is a key to the ozone production process.
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). Chemical compounds containing nitrogen and oxygen; reacts
with volatile organic compounds, in the presence of heat and sunlight to form ozone. It is
also a major precursor to acid rain.
Ozone. A compound consisting of three oxygen atoms, that is the primary constituent of
smog. It is formed through chemical reactions in the atmosphere involving volatile
organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and sunlight. Ozone can initiate damage to the
lungs as well as damage to trees, crops, and materials. There is a natural layer of ozone in
the upper atmosphere, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
PM-10. The current standard for measuring the amount of solid or liquid matter
suspended in the atmosphere ("particulate matter including dust"). Refers to the amount
of particulate matter over 10 micrometers in diameter. The smaller PM-10 particles
penetrate to the deeper portions of the lung, affecting sensitive population groups such as
children and people with respiratory diseases.
Peak Hour. The busiest one-hour period for traffic during a 24-hour period. The PM
peak hour is the busiest one hour period of traffic during the evening commute period.
The AM peak hour is the busiest one hour period during the morning commute.
Pedestrian-oriented Development. Development designed with an emphasis on the
street sidewalk and on pedestrian access to the building, rather than an auto access and
parking areas.
Point Source. A source of pollutants which may be traced to a discrete point of emission.
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Precursor. A chemical compound that leads to the formation of a pollutant. Reactive
organic gases and nitrogen oxides are precursors of photochemical oxidants.
Rare Species. A condition in which a species or subspecies, although not currently
threatened with extinction, exists in such small numbers throughout its range that it may
be endangered if the quality of its environment worsens.
Response Time. The amount of time for an emergency service response, measured from
the time of the distress call until arrival on the scene.
Retention Area. A pond, pool, lagoon, or basin used for the storage of water runoff.
Right-of-Way. A continuous strip of land reserved for or actually occupied by a road,
crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary
storm sewer or other similar use.
Riparian. Pertaining to the bank of a natural course of water, whether seasonal or annual.
Riparian habitat is defined by the surrounding vegetation or presence of known wildlife
movement pathways; it borders or surrounds a waterway.
Sedimentation. Process by which material suspended in water is deposited in a body of
water.
Sensitive Receptors. Persons or land users that are most sensitive to negative effects of
air pollutants. Persons who are sensitive receptors include children, the elderly, the
acutely ill, and the chronically ill. The term "sensitive receptors" can also refer to the land
use categories where these people live or spend a significant amount of time. Such areas
include residences, schools, playgrounds, child-care centers, hospitals, retirement homes,
and convalescent homes.
Siltation. The process of silt deposition. Silt is a loose sedimentary material composed of
finely divided particles of soil or rock, often carried in cloudy suspension in water.
Solid Waste. Unwanted or discarded material, including garbage, with insufficient liquid
content to be free flowing.
Sphere of Influence (SOI). The ultimate service area of the City of Rohnert Park as
established by Sonoma County LAFCO.
Stationary Source. A source of air pollution that is not mobile, such as a heating plant or
an exhaust stack from a laboratory.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2). A heavy, pungent, colorless air pollutant formed primarily by the
combustion of fossil fuels. It is a respiratory irritant, especially for asthmatics and is the
major precursor to the formation of acid rain.
Threatened Species, California. A species of animal or plant is endangered when its
survival and reproduction in the wild are in immediate jeopardy form one or more causes,
including loss of habitat, change in habitat, over-exploitation, predation, competition,
disease, or other factors: or when although not presently threatened with extinction, the
species is existing in such small numbers that it may become endangered if its
environment worsens. A species of animal or plant shall be presumed to be rare or
endangered as it is listed in: Sections 670.2 or 670.5, Title 14, California Code of
Regulations; or Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations Sections 17.11 or 17.12 pursuant to
the Federal Endangered Species Act as rare, threatened, or endangered.
Threatened Species, Federal. A species which is likely to become an endangered
species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Glossary
G-5
Threshold of Significance. The established and identifiable quantitative, qualitative, or
performance levels of environmental effect beyond which environmental impacts are
considered to be significant. Thresholds of significance are based on current City policy
and other normally-accepted standards for environmental review.
TOT. Transient Occupancy Tax. Levied on those staying in overnight facilities such as
hotels, to help defray provision of City services related to the occupancy.
Trip Generation. The number of vehicle trip ends associated with (i.e., produced by) a
particular land use or traffic study site. A trip end is defined as a single vehicle
movement. Roundtrips consist of two trip ends.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Measures designed to reduce demand
for automobile trips, typically focused on peak-periods.
Transportation Systems Management (TSM). Measures designed to reduce peak-
period auto traffic by making a more efficient use of existing resources, and emphasizing
transit, signal coordination, ridesharing, and non-automobile alternatives. TDM is a
subset of TSM.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). A measure of both the volume and extent of motor
vehicle operation; the total number of vehicle miles traveled within a specified
geographical area (whether the entire country or a smaller area) over a given period of
time.
Viewshed. The geographic area visible from a fixed point.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). A group of chemicals that react in the
atmosphere with nitrogen oxides in the presence of heat and sunlight to form ozone: does
not include methane and other compounds determined by EPA to have negligible
photochemical reactivity. Examples of VOCs include gasoline fumes and oil-based
paints.
Volume-to-Capacity Ratio (V/C). In reference to public services or transportation,
ratio of peak hour use to capacit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapters
Introduction ............................................................................................... I-0
Land Use .................................................................................................. LU-1
Transportation ............................................................................................ T-1
Community Design .................................................................................. CD-1
Economic Development ....................................................................... ED-1
Fiscal Sustainability ................................................................................... FS-1
Conservation and Open Space .............................................................. COS-1
Community Services and Facilities ..................................................... CSF-1
Safety ....................................................................................................... SA-1
Noise .......................................................................................................... N-1
Community Health and Wellness ..................................................... CHW-1
Sustainability ......................................................................................... S-1
Implementation ................................................................................... IM-1
Figures
LU-1: Land Use Map ....................................................................... LU-13
LU-2: Special Planning Areas.......................................................... LU-23
T-1: Roadway Network Classifications……........................................ T-17
T-2: Bicycle System Map .................................................................. T-18
COS-1: Parks and Trails ................................................................ COS-32
CSF-1: Public Facilities .................................................................. CSF-23
Tables
Table LU-1: General Plan Designations and Zoning Districts …..…LU-10
Table N-1: Land Use Compatibility for Noise Environment .......... N-13
Table N-2: Stationary Noise Source Standards ............................ N-14
Table N-3: Typical Noise Levels ..................................................... N-15
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CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | INTRODUCTION I-0
Introduction
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Scope and Content of the General
Plan
• Community Participation
• Objectives and Vision
• Applying the General Plan
• Periodic Reporting
Introduction
In 2016, the City of Campbell embarked on a multi-year process to
update the city’s General Plan.
California law requires each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-
term general plan for the physical development of the city. The
general plan must be an integrated, internally consistent, and
compatible statement of policies for the city.
The City of Campbell General Plan (General Plan) identifies the
community’s vision for the future and provides a framework that
will guide decisions on growth, development, and conservation of
open space and resources in a manner that is consistent with the
quality of life desired by the city's residents and businesses. The
General Plan supersedes and replaces the 2001 General Plan. The
General Plan carries forward some of the major goal and policy
framework of the 2001 General Plan, but has been substantially
updated to address current local conditions, community priorities,
and goals, and has been reorganized to make the document more
user-friendly and straightforward.
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SCOPE AND CONTENT OF
THE GENERAL PLAN
State law requires the city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term
general plan for the physical development of its planning area. In
Campbell, the planning area includes all lands within the incorporated
city limits. The general plan must include 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. The Campbell General
Plan has been prepared consistent with the requirements of State law
and addresses the relevant items addressed in Government Code
Section 65300 et seq.
The General Plan includes the following elements
1. Land Use
2. Transportation
3. Community Design
4. Economic Development
5. Fiscal Sustainability
6. Conservation & Open Space
7. Community Services & Facilites
8. Safety
9. Noise
10. Community Health & Wellness
11. Sustainability
12. Implementation
Note: The Housing Element adopted (February 2015) covers the 2015-2023 housing
cycle and will be will be included in the Final General Plan.
The General Plan policy
document is the heart of the
General Plan. It contains the
goals, policies, and actions that
support the vision for Campbell.
Two important documents
support the General Plan. The
Existing Conditions Report and
the General Plan Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) are both
intended to be used in
conjunction with this General
Plan and to serve as companions
to this policy document.
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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.
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 identifies the elements included in
the General Plan and the corresponding requirement in State law.
Campbell
General Plan Elements
Elements Required by State Law Land Use Circulation Conservation Open Space Noise Safety Housing Optional Topics Housing
Land Use
Transportation
Community Design
Economic Development
Fiscal Sustainability
Conservation & Open Space
Community Services & Facilities
Safety
Noise
Community Health & Wellness
Sustainability
Organization of the General Plan Elements
Each element (i.e., chapter) of the General Plan is organized into a set of goals, policies, and implementing actions.
Each goal is supported by a particular set of policies and actions to implement and achieve that goal.
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
The General Plan was developed with extensive
opportunities for public participation, which included
input and participation from residents, businesses, local
agencies, and other stakeholders.
The city engaged in a widespread social media and mailing campaign.
Outreach efforts included posting under the “What’s New” section on the
city’s homepage, publishing a color ad in the Campbell Express, and
providing detailed information and materials on the Envision Campbell
website and Envision Campbell application. Staff also engaged residents on
Nextdoor and Facebook by responding to questions and encouraging public
participation. At City Hall, staff distributed flyers at the City Clerk, Planning,
and Finance Department counters as well as posting on the public bulletin
board. Over thirteen thousand postcards and letters were mailed, with the
aim of reaching every tenant and property owner of commercial and
residential property in the city. Individuals expressing interest in the General
Plan update, as well as the Downtown Campbell Business Association,
Chamber of Commerce, San Tomas Area Community Coalition, and other
boards, committees, outside agencies and tribal groups were emailed and
provided a link to city’s Envision Campbell Forum hosted by Peak
Democracy.
Initial Surveying: At the onset of the General Plan Update city staff
and the consultant team developed an online survey to provide additional
opportunities for input on key project issues and priorities. The online
survey was developed through Peak Democracy and was available through
the General Plan Update website. The Survey was developed to pose
questions, and to gather details regarding city service levels, service needs,
employment, and socioeconomic community priorities.
GPAC: A General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) was established by the
Campbell City Council for the purposes of the General Plan update. The
GPAC served as one of the primary channels for the community to make
recommendations to the City Council regarding goals and policies that
should be included in the updated Campbell General Plan. The GPAC
consisted of residents, neighborhood representatives, and business leaders,
among others, and collaborated with city staff and the General Plan Update
team throughout the development of the General Plan. The GPAC met 19
times between July 2016 and July 2020 to identify key issues and challenges
that Campbell faces over the next 20 years, refine the city’s Land Use Map,
and to develop the comprehensive set of goals and policies contained in the
General Plan. Each General Plan Advisory Group meeting was open to the
public.
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Public Workshops: A series of Public Workshops were held in
order to identify the community’s vision for the future, and to develop
principles to guide the General Plan update. Participants offered input
individually through focused surveys, and the identification of
community challenges, assets, and visions, and participated in small
group discussions relating to several land use concepts, and mapping
activities to identify land use priorities, opportunity areas for
community focal points, and circulation concerns and priorities. To
provide additional opportunities for community participation and input,
the project team created an interactive online Story Map and survey
designed to pose questions similar to those that were presented in the
neighborhood workshops. The survey was available from February 22
through March 22, 2018.
Public Hearings: The City Council held several hearings to discuss
and consider the goals and policies of the General Plan, review input
from the Public Workshops, receive information relevant to the specific
topics addressed at the Advisory Committee meetings, and provide
specific direction and guidance to staff and the consultant team
regarding how goals should be achieved, how to address current issues,
and land use preferences.
OBJECTIVES AND VISION
The feedback provided by the community through the outreach process,
including public meetings, workshops, online surveys, and input from
the GPAC provides the city with broad overarching objectives and a
vision for the development of the General Plan update, and identifies
key community values and priorities that should be carefully addressed
in the General Plan. The community input was used to develop the
following objectives and vision statement for this General Plan update.
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Objectives
• Reflect the current goals and vision expressed by city residents,
businesses, decision-makers, and other stakeholders;
• Address issues and concerns identified by city residents, businesses,
decision-makers, and other stakeholders;
• Capitalize on Campbell’s location within the Silicon Valley to provide
high tech jobs that enable Campbell to be a live/work community while
maintaining Campbell’s small town community identity;
• Protect and enhance Campbell community character, and sense of
community;
• Ensure Campbell remains a safe, vibrant, and family-friendly
community;
• Proactively plan for and accommodate local and regional growth in a
balanced and sustainable manner, with an emphasis on maintaining
Campbell’s unique character;
• Provide a range of high-quality housing options, including housing
resources and programs that comply with State Planning Law;
• Attract and retain businesses and industries that provide high-quality
and high-paying jobs;
• Continue to maintain and improve multimodal transportation
opportunities;
• Maintain strong fiscal sustainability and continue to provide efficient
and adequate public services;
• Support and enhance Campbell’s small business community to sustain
a vibrant city with a strong downtown core and community identity;
• Emphasize sustainability and environmental stewardship in future
planning decisions
• Address new requirements of State law;
• Address emerging transportation, housing, and employment trends;
• Promote alternative transportation and community connectivity; and
• Encourage mixed use corridors that promote vibrant commercial and
residential areas.
Vision
In 2040, Campbell is a highly desirable community to live, learn, work and recreate. It has
maintained its small-town feel while maturing into an attractive, vibrant, and sustainable city
that celebrates its historical and architectural heritage and embraces cultural diversity.
Campbell is a healthy community with quiet and attractive residential neighborhoods, a thriving
downtown, well maintained infrastructure, excellent schools and recreational amenities
connected by a seamless network of trails and paths. The community is prosperous and fiscally
sound, offering abundant employment opportunities to its diverse and creative workforce
through a balanced mix of land uses that capitalize on employment opportunities in the Silicon
Valley, while maintaining a strong sense of community identity.
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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 Campbell’s 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 enable the City Council and the Planning Commission to
establish a decision-making framework through the application
of long-range land use, transportation, services, conservation
and growth goals and policies.
» To provide a basis for judging whether specific individual
development proposals and public improvement projects are
consistent with these goals and policies.
» To inform citizens, developers, decision makers, and other
jurisdictions of the policies that will guide development and
conservation within Campbell
» The General Plan applies to all 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 Zoning Ordinance, individual project proposals, and
other related plans and ordinances must be consistent with the
goals and policies in the General Plan.
The General Plan applies to all 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 Zoning Ordinance, individual project proposals, and
other related plans and ordinances must be consistent with the goals and
policies in the General Plan.
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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Interpreting the General Plan
In reading the General Plan, one should infer that the goals, policies, and
actions are limited to the extent that they are 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, budget, or other implementation
mechanisms, as the city deems appropriate.
How to Read Campbell’s General Plan
As the guide for future development decisions and desired conditions,
residents, property owners, and business owners should familiarize
themselves with how to read the General Plan Policy Document. Each
element contains a brief introduction, several goals and related policies,
and specific actions that the city will undertake to accomplish identified
goals.
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. They
are overall statements of desired future conditions.
Policies and Implementation Actions
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 actions must be clear to be useful. However,
they 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 their 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.
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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.
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.
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:
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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
public agencies, 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
State Mandated 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).
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PERIODIC REPORTING
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:
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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Introduction
The Land Use Element provides for a development and resource conservation pattern that preserves and protects the high-quality family-oriented neighborhoods throughout Campbell, encourages an efficient use of limited land resources, and facilitates the use of alternative transportation options, while promoting opportunities for economic development, high-quality local job growth, and fiscal sustainability. The Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) depicts the city’s vision for how open space, commercial, light industrial, residential, and other uses will occur in the city limits. The Land Use Map is complemented and supported by Policy LU 1-2 which outlines the purpose and intended use of each land use designation, the Special Project Area Map (Figure LU-2) which depicts the legal boundaries of special planning areas, the Roadway Classifications Diagram (Figure T-1) which indicates roadway types, and the Bicycle System Map (Figure T-2) which shows the location and class of bicycle routes in the community.
This Chapter includes the following goals:
LU-1 Land Use Plan
LU-2 New Development
LU-3 Housing Options
LU-4 Commercial & Employment Uses
LU-5 Downtown
LU-6 Regional & Local Coordination
LU-7 Special Project Areas
Land Use
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State law requires the Land Use Element to address:
• Proposed general distribution and 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 (addressed in the Safety Element).
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LAND USE PLAN
Goal LU-1
Maintain a well-balanced land use plan that provides for a diverse,
self-sufficient community that offers a variety of housing types, job
opportunities, community facilities, and commercial services.
Policies
LU-1.1 Provide for a broad range of land uses within the city that are conveniently located in proximity to transit opportunities, and provide for commercial, public, and quasi-public uses that support and enhance the livability of residential neighborhoods and districts.
LU-1.2 Assign the following land use designations throughout the city, as shown on the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), and regulate the levels of residential density and building intensity consistent with the designations established by the Land Use Map and described below. For Land Use designations that include a density range, projects shall be required to fall within that range. The city may provide in its Zoning Code for an exception to the maximum FAR for properties listed on the City of Campbell Historic Resources Inventory as necessary to preserve the city’s historic resources.
LU-1.3 Ensure consistency between the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), Special Project Area Map (Figure LU-2), the Roadway Classifications Diagram (Figure T-1), and Bicycle System Map (Figure T-2) and implementing plans, ordinances, and regulations.
LU-1.4 Assign the land use designations throughout the city and to parcels within the Planning Area, as included in this element and shown in the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1).
Land Use Concepts
The Land Use Designations in
this General Plan specify the
type of allowed uses associated
with each designation and the
allowed range of development
intensity, 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 concepts, including
density and floor area ratio, are
described as follows:
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.
Floor Area Ratio: Floor area
ratio, referred to as FAR, is used
to express the ratio of the gross
floor area of buildings relative
to lot area.
"Net Lot Area ": Net lot area
means the total area within the
lot lines of a legal parcel, after
any public right-of-way
dedication and not including
land reserved as public right-of-
way.
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Land Use Designations1
Residential Land Use Designations
Low-Density Residential (LDR 4.5): This designation generally consists of single-family homes and accessory dwelling units, and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses.
Allowable Density: Less than 4.5 units per gross acre.
Low-Density Residential (LDR 5.5): This designation generally consists of single-family homes and accessory dwelling units, in support of, and comparable to, such land uses.
Allowable Density: Less than 5.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
Low-Density Residential (LDR 7.5): This designation generally consists of single-family homes and accessory dwelling units and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses.
Allowable Density: Less than 7.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
Low-Medium Density Residential (LMDR): This designation generally consists of duplexes, apartment buildings, townhomes, detached small-lot single family homes, and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses.
Allowable Density: 8 to 16 dwelling units per gross acre.
Medium Density Residential (MDR): This designation generally consists of duplexes, apartment buildings, townhomes, and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses. This designation is typically applied to transition areas between lower-density neighborhoods and higher-density developments or commercial areas.
Allowable Density: 18 to 25 dwelling units per gross acre.
Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR): This designation generally consists of apartment buildings and condominiums, and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses. This designation is typically applied to areas away from major commercial intersections.
Allowable Density: 26 to 33 dwelling units per gross acre.
High Density Residential (HDR): This designation generally consists of apartment buildings and condominiums and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses. This designation is typically applied to sites along Class I, or Class II arterial roadways that abut lower-density neighborhoods.
Allowable Density: 34 to 45 dwelling units per gross acre.
1 A FAR of up to 2.0 is allowed in parcels 3 acres or larger within the Pruneyard/Creekside District (Figure LU-2).
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Mobile Home Park (MHP): This designation generally consists of mobile homes, modular homes, and uses in support of, and comparable to, such land uses. The MHP designation discourages the conversion of existing mobile home parks to other uses.
Allowable Density: 8 to 16 dwelling units per gross acre.
Commercial/Office Land Use Designations
Neighborhood Commercial (NC): This designation generally consists of small-scale, lower intensity commercial and office uses that are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. This land use is intended to encourage the location of commercial uses at major intersections in residential areas which are designed to encourage convenient pedestrian and bicycle travel to and from surrounding neighborhoods.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
General Commercial (GC): This designation generally consists of commercial uses that need exposure to high volumes of automobile traffic or access to transit corridors. Most of the land in Campbell with a General Commercial land use designation is located along both sides of Bascom and Hamilton Avenues and parts of Winchester Boulevard. Commercial development in these areas is highly visible, hence the placement and scale of buildings is especially important to the community image.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Professional Office (PO): This designation generally consists of administrative, professional, and research office uses and instruction for personal and/or professional enrichment.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Mixed Use Land Use Designations
Central Business Mixed-Use (CB-MU): This designation generally consists of shopping, service, and entertainment uses within a pedestrian oriented urban environment. Building forms should edge the street and should include pedestrian-oriented commercial uses on the ground floor with either office or residential uses on upper floors. Residential units within this land use designation are restricted to upper floors and residential-only projects are not permitted within this land use designation.
Allowable Density: 26 to 33 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.25. A FAR of up to 1.5 may be approved by the Planning Commission or City Council.
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General Commercial/ Light Industrial (GC/LI): This designation generally consists of commercial uses as provided for by the General Commercial (GC) land use designation and industrial uses as provided for by the Light Industrial (LI) land use designation.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Professional Office Mixed-Use (PO-MU): This designation generally consists of office uses as provided for by the Professional Office (P-O) land use designation and/or residential uses as provided for by the Low-Medium Density Residential (LMDR) land use designation. This designation is intended to serve as a transitional buffer between the more intense uses located in Downtown, and the surrounding low density residential uses, as well as to facilitate the adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
Allowable Density: 8 to 16 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
General Commercial Mixed-Use (GC-MU): This designation generally consists of residential land uses as provided for by the Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) land use designation and commercial uses as provided for by the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. Mixed-use residential projects are encouraged within this designation but not required.
Allowable Density: 26 to 33 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use (NC-MU): This designation generally consists of commercial land uses as provided for by the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) land use designation and residential uses as provided for by the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use designation. Mixed-use residential projects are encouraged within this designation but not required.
Allowable Density: 18 to 25 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Medium-High Density Mixed Use (MHDR-MU): This designation generally consists of residential uses as provided for by the Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) land use designation and commercial uses as provided for by the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. Mixed-use residential projects are encouraged within this designation but not required.
Allowable Density: 26 to 33 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
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High-Density Mixed-Use (HD-MU): This designation generally consists of residential uses as provided for by the High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation and commercial uses as provided for by the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. Mixed-use residential projects are encouraged within this designation but not required.
Allowable Density: 34 to 45 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Commercial-Corridor Mixed-Use (CC-MU): This designation generally consists of higher- density residential, and mixed-use development that are primarily located along Class I and Class II Arterial Roadways, such as Bascom Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, and parts of Campbell Avenue. Mixed-use residential projects are strongly encouraged within this designation but are not required.
Allowable Density: 45 to 60 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Transit-Oriented Mixed-Use (TO-MU): This designation generally consists of very high density commercial, residential, and mixed-use development within walking distance of high quality transit service such as light rail. Mixed-use residential projects are strongly encouraged within this designation but are not required.
Allowable Density: 57 to 75 dwelling units per gross acre.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Industrial Development Land Use Designations
Light Industrial (LI): This designation generally consists of wide range of light manufacturing, industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and distribution uses. This designation is intended to provide for, and protect, industrial uses in the community. Nuisance- causing industries, such as those producing substantial amounts of hazardous waste, odor, dust, other pollutants, or excessive noise levels are not permitted. Ancillary uses that support light industrial developments including, cafés, office supply retailers, service commercial uses, etc., may be conditionally allowed onsite as a minor use associated with a primary light industrial use.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
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Research and Development (R&D): This designation generally consists of campus-like environments for corporate headquarters, research and development facilities and offices. The R&D designation also accommodates uses such as incubator-research facilities, testing, packaging, publishing and printing. The designation aims to attract new firms and high quality local jobs and enables existing firms to grow and expand operations within Campbell.
Allowable FAR: 1.0.
Public/Recreational Land Use Descriptions
Public Facilities(PF): This designation generally consists of civic, social service, educational, cultural or charitable uses operated by a government or private agency serving the public. Institutional uses can include facilities owned or operated by a private organization, such as a private school or religious organization, as well as facilities owned or operated by a public entity, such as public buildings and grounds, public schools, and government offices.
Open Space (OS): This designation generally consists of public parks and identifies areas for waterways, sensitive habitat, groundwater recharge areas, creek corridors, and trails. Development in these areas shall be limited to such buildings and structures that support the uses described above. Examples of acceptable buildings and structures may include park facilities, restrooms, trails, signage, and utilities infrastructure.
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 total floor
area of a building or buildings on a site, excluding parking structures and outdoor
storage areas, to the lot area of the site. "Lot area, net" means the total area within the
lot lines of a legal parcel, after any public right-of-way dedication and not including
land reserved as public right-of-way.
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LU-1.5 The Land Use Map may be amended from time to time in accordance with State law in order to ensure that there is an adequate supply of commercial, business park, industrial, public facility, parks, residential, and other lands to serve the city’s needs.
LU-1.6 Residential density levels shall be calculated using “dwelling units per gross acre” excluding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs),Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), and units developed in accordance with Senate Bill No. 9 (2021).
LU-1.7 Support a variety of residential densities to offer existing and future residents of all income levels, age groups, and special needs sufficient opportunities and choices for locating in Campbell.
LU-1.8 Encourage the consolidation of properties, other than low density residential properties, to obtain more logical building sites and coordinated development opportunities.
LU-1.9 Maintain safe, attractive, pedestrian-friendly residential neighborhoods and districts with identifiable centers, consistent development patterns, and a range of public and private services.
LU-1.10 Maintain a variety of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services, and entertainment for residents and visitors.
LU-1.11 Allow schools within all residential, commercial, office, institutional, and mixed-use land use designations.
LU-1.12 Prohibit the conversion of designated Open Space lands to urban uses. This does not apply to the development or expansion of parks uses, which are considered open space uses.
LU-1.13 Establish zoning districts that correspond to each General Plan land use designation as shown in Table LU-1 – General Plan Designations and Implementing Zoning Districts.
LU-1.14 Encourage neighborhood services within walking distance of residential uses.
Gross Acres
Gross Acres means the gross lot
area of a property expressed in
acreage.
As required by Policy LU-1.6,
development density in
Campbell shall be based on
gross acreage.
Lot Area, Gross means the total
area within the lot lines of a legal
parcel (or contiguous parcels)
prior to public right-of-way
dedication and not including
land reserved as public right-of-
way.
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LU-1.15 City public facilities, including but not limited to facilities such as fire stations, police stations, parks, corporation yards, etc., are an allowable use in any land use designation.
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Table LU-1: General Plan Designations and Implementing Zoning Districts
General Plan Land Use Designation Zoning District Name(s) Zoning District(s) Map Symbol
Residential Uses
Low Density Residential (Less than 4.5 Units / Gr. Acre) Single-Family Residential R-1-10 or R-1-16 (10,000 or 16,000 square foot minimum net lot area)
Low Density Residential (Less than 5.5 Units / Gr. Acre) Single-Family Residential R-1-8 or R-1-9 (8,000 or 9,000 square foot minimum net lot area)
Low Density Residential (Less than 7.5 Units / Gr. Acre) Single-Family Residential R-1-6 (6,000 square foot minimum net lot area)
Low-Medium Density Residential (8-16 Units / Gr. Acre) Low-Medium Density Residential LMDR
Medium Density Residential (18-25 Units / Gr. Acre) Medium Density Residential MDR
Medium-High Density Residential (26-33 Units / Gr. Acre) Medium-High Density Residential MHDR
High Density Residential (34-45 Units / Gr. Acre) High Density Residential HDR
Mobile Home Park (8-16 Units / Gr. Acre) Mobile Home Park MHP
Commercial Uses
Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Commercial NC General Commercial General Commercial GC
Office Uses Professional Office Professional Office PO
Industrial Uses
Light Industrial Light Industrial LI
Research & Development Research & Development RD (minimum net lot area per zoning map)
Mixed Uses
General Commercial/Light Industrial General Commercial/Light Industrial GC/LI
Professional Office Mixed Use (8-16 Units / Gr. Acre) Professional Office Mixed-Use PO-MU
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use (18-25 Units / Gr. Acre)
Neighborhood Commercial Mixed-Use NC-MU
Medium-High Density Mixed Use (26-33 Units / Gr. Acre) Medium-High Density Mixed-Use MHD-MU
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Central Business Mixed-Use (26-33 Units / Gr. Acre) Central Business District CB-MU
General Commercial Mixed-Use (26-33 Units / Gr. Acre) General Commercial Mixed-Use GC-MU
High Density Mixed-Use (34-45 Units / Gr. Acre) High Density Mixed-Use HD-MU
Commercial-Corridor Mixed-Use (45-60 Units / Gr. Acre) Commercial-Corridor Mixed-Use CC-MU
Transit-Oriented Mixed-Use (57-75 Units / Gr. Acre)
Transit-Oriented Mixed-Use TO-MU
Public/Recreational Uses
Public Facilities Public Facilities PF Open Space Open Space OS
Note: The Planned Development (P-D) zoning district and Condominium Planned Development (C-PD) zoning district may be found consistent with any of the underlying land use designations of the General Plan. Further, some sites are subject to a site specific overlay as noted with a number on the Land Use Map that reflects the maximum number of gross acres that may be developed for residential uses (i.e., 1 = 1 gross acre) compliant with the density range specified by the land use designation, with the balance of the area being reserved for development of nonresidential uses. This site specific overlay serves to provide flexibility for the exact portion of the parcels within the overlay that may be developed for residential development, while reserving portions of the site for development of other uses found consistent with the land use designation that do not contain dwelling units.
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Actions in Support of Goal LU-1
LU-1.a Update the city’s Zoning Map to be consistent with the land
use designations shown on Figure LU-1.
LU-1.b Assign zoning to properties consistent with the land use
designations identified by the General Plan.
LU-1.c Enact zoning amendments that reduce the city’s reliance on
the P-D (Planned Development) and C-PD (Condominium
Planned Development) zoning designation.
LU-1.d Establish objective standards for residential and mixed-use
land uses.
LU-1.e Review the standards provided in the Campbell Municipal
Code and Zoning Code (Title 21) and amend as necessary to
ensure consistency with the General Plan.
LU-1.f Periodically update area plans, master plans, special project
areas, policy documents, application forms and handouts to
ensure consistency with the General Plan.
LU-1.g Through the development review and permit process, ensure
that residential developments fall within the minimum and
maximum density range stipulated on the Land Use Map.
LU-1.h Consider the development of general performance and
locational standards for conditional uses (i.e., drive-thru
establishments).
LU-1.i Periodically review and update development standards to
ensure they are achieving desired outcomes.
LU-1.j Amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide appropriate
amenities for employees in industrial areas, such as outdoor
eating areas and walkways.
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Low Density Residential (<5.5 Units/Gr. Acre)
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Industrial Uses
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Mixed Uses
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Public Facilities
Open Space
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NEW DEVELOPMENT
Goal LU-2
Ensure that new development is compatible with existing
development in order to maintain a high quality of life for Campbell
residents.
Policies
LU-2.1 Promote high quality, creative design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development, public spaces, and natural resources.
LU-2.2 Prohibit the establishment or encroachment of incompatible uses into Industrial and R&D designated lands and prohibit new uses which would result in the imposition of additional operational restrictions and/or mitigation requirements on industrial and R&D uses due to land use incompatibility.
LU-2.3 Industrial development should have functional and safe internal circulation patterns, attractive site and architectural design, and be sensitive to surrounding uses for the purposes of contributing to the positive character of industrial areas and the overall image of the city.
LU-2.4 Require new development and renovation that is located within or immediately adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods to be compatible and well-integrated with the existing residential neighborhoods.
LU-2.5 Promote new development and additions that are designed to maintain and support the existing character and development pattern of the surrounding neighborhood, especially in historic neighborhoods and neighborhoods with consistent design characteristics.
LU-2.6 Incorporate transitional land uses as buffers between land uses which are potentially incompatible. For example, office uses can be used as a buffer between industrial and residential areas, and medium density residential uses as a buffer between higher and lower density residential uses.
LU-2.7 Where appropriate, use higher-density residential, office and neighborhood commercial uses as buffers between lower density residential uses and larger commercial centers and transportation and rail corridors.
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LU-2.8 Encourage non-conforming properties to redevelop as conforming uses.
LU-2.9 In considering land use change requests, consider factors such as compatibility with the residential surroundings, privacy, noise, and changes in traffic levels on residential streets.
LU-2.10 In the event a dedicated alley or street shown on the General Plan map or Zoning map is vacated by ordinance, the property formerly in the alley or street shall assume the General Plan land use designation and/or zoning district of the adjoining property on either side of the vacated alley or street.
Actions in Support of Goal LU-2
LU-2.a Through the development review and permit process, screen
development proposals for land use compatibility, including
conformance with existing development or neighborhoods.
LU-2.b Through the development review and permit process, ensure
that conditions of approval are adopted that require
businesses to be well kept and operated in a way that limits
impacts to adjacent uses.
LU-2.c Through the development review and permit process, require
adequate buffers and/or architectural consideration to
protect residential areas, developed or undeveloped, from
intrusion of private nonresidential development activities
that may degrade the quality of life in such residential areas.
LU-2.d Establish an incentive program to encourage non-conforming
properties and uses to redevelop as conforming uses.
LU-2.e Update the city’s non-conforming provisions to more clearly
identify the limitations on non-conforming properties.
LU-2.f Recodify the amortization requirement for legal non-
conforming “late-night activities” to obtain a discretionary
land use entitlement.
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HOUSING OPTIONS
Goal LU-3
Employ creative approaches to providing a range of affordable
housing options in Campbell while protecting the character of
established neighborhoods.
Policies
LU-3.1 Recognize that Campbell is comprised of unique neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and allow change consistent with reinforcing positive neighborhood values, while protecting the integrity of the city’s neighborhoods.
LU-3.2 Provide for a variety of residential land uses that meet the needs of individuals and families while ensuring that there is adequate land designated to meet housing goals. (Additional policies specifically related to Housing are included in the Housing Element).
LU-3.3 Encourage creativity in the design and construction of residential projects in order to increase affordable housing options throughout Campbell. Projects that incorporate unique site design, smaller dwelling units, maximization of onsite open space, and other tools to increase housing options in Campbell shall be encouraged.
LU-3.4 Support traditional Downtown neighborhoods and home designs that complement historic Downtown Campbell.
LU-3.5 Encourage local school districts to employ creative solutions to provide teacher and district employee housing on unused or underutilized district property within Campbell.
Actions in Support of Goal LU-3
LU-3.a Implement the programs in the Housing Element in order to
achieve the city’s housing goals.
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LU-3.b Explore opportunities to relocate the Campbell Corporation
Yard to the Campbell Technology Park.
COMMERCIAL & EMPLOYMENT USES
Goal LU-4
Provide for a diversified mix of strong retail centers, service
commercial activities, manufacturing enterprises, and high-paying
employment opportunities that contribute to Campbell’s economic
well-being.
Policies
LU-4.1 Ensure that an adequate inventory of industrial, commercial, office, and research & development land is designated, zoned, and maintained.
LU-4.2 Support the continued development and intensification of employment centers throughout all non-residential areas.
LU-4.3 Support and recognize opportunities for future development within the Research and Development land uses to support high tech jobs and industries. These areas should continue to support startups, while allowing for more intensive uses to encourage new firms to locate in Campbell and support local companies to stay and grow in Campbell.
LU-4.4 Establish inviting and attractive commercial centers that are exceptionally well designed.
LU-4.5 Encourage the location of high quality, professional office campuses, business parks, and industrial parks along with related mixed-use development, where appropriate within the city.
LU-4.6 Strongly encourage rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing shopping centers at those locations where a dominant retail use is still likely to be viable. Encourage conversion to non-retail uses at those locations with obsolete retail space, limited opportunity for future viable retail uses, or both.
LU-4.7 Maintain a variety of attractive and convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services, and entertainment.
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LU-4.8 Safeguard industry’s ability to operate effectively by limiting the establishment of incompatible uses in industrial neighborhoods and encouraging compatible uses.
LU-4.9 Discourage the development of single-purpose buildings (i.e., self-storage facilities).
Actions in Support of Goal LU-4
LU-4.a Update the Downtown Development Plan to retain and
emphasize an intensification of pedestrian-oriented uses in
the Downtown. Encourage office, civic, and cultural uses to
locate Downtown and emphasize the integration of these
high-activity uses.
LU-4.b Concentrate intensive and large-scale office uses within areas
designated Research & Development on the Land Use Map
and within the Pruneyard/Creekside District.
LU-4.c Develop guidelines for Industrial designated land uses,
including a provision that allows higher FARs for larger
parcels that encourage research and development uses in the
Dell and McGlincy neighborhoods.
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DOWNTOWN
Goal LU-5
Maintain and enhance Downtown Campbell as a vibrant,
community-oriented district that serves as the retail, entertainment,
civic, and cultural hub of the city.
Policies
LU-5.1 Ensure that new development within the Downtown Area complies with the requirements of the Campbell Downtown Development Plan.
LU-5.2 Maintain East Campbell Avenue as a pedestrian-oriented street.
LU-5.3 Encourage farmers’ markets, community, and cultural events in the Downtown commercial area that provide alternative shopping opportunities and community interaction.
LU-5.4 Encourage restaurant and specialty retail uses in the Downtown commercial area that will foster a balance of day and evening activity.
LU-5.5 Promote transit-oriented and mixed-use development throughout Downtown Campbell.
LU-5.6 Continue to implement the Downtown Alcohol Beverage Policy.
Actions in Support of Goal LU-5
LU-5.a Periodically review and maintain Campbell’s Downtown
Development Plan to ensure the Downtown area remains the
city’s vibrant retail, cultural, and entertainment hub.
LU-5.b Maintain the city’s parklet program and consider the
establishment of a parking in-lieu fee, wayfinding, and art
program in the Downtown.
LU-5.c Integrate the operational provisions of the Downtown
Alcohol Beverage Policy into the Zoning Code as performance
requirements.
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LU-5.d Periodically review and maintain the goals, policies and
development standards included within the Downtown
Development Plan and Central Business District zoning
designation to affirm the unique character and development
vision for Downtown.
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REGIONAL & LOCAL COORDINATION
Goal LU-6
Promote effective coordination with regional and local agencies on
planning issues.
LU-5.7 Coordinate with regional and local agencies on planning, transportation, economic development, and sustainability issues to ensure that regional decisions do not disproportionality affect Campbell in such a way as to degrade the fiscal health and quality of life for Campbell residents and businesses.
LU-5.8 Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on issues of mutual interest.
LU-5.9 Review regional planning documents prior to making decisions at the local level.
Actions in Support of Goal LU-6
LU-6.a Pursue a cooperative collaborative relationship during
development of long-range plans and review of development
proposals that may impact the City of Campbell. Coordinate
with the cities of San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos to
establish mutually-agreed upon principles related to traffic
generation, growth, infrastructure, sustainability, and other
relevant topics in order to ensure that planning and
development decisions in adjacent jurisdictions do not result
in adverse impacts to Campbell. Consider the establishment
of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with these cities
to provide a formal structure and criteria for collaboration on
the review of future projects and plans.
LU-6.b Coordinate with LAFCO and the City of San Jose to pursue the
de-annexation of the residential area of Campbell located
north of Palmar Avenue and east of Highway 17, as this area
is physically separated from the rest of Campbell, and would
be better served by the City of San Jose for infrastructure and
public safety needs.
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LU-6.c Continue to monitor San Jose’s efforts to establish and
implement Urban Village Plans in areas immediately adjacent
to Campbell. Encourage San Jose to incorporate measures
into these plans that reduce cut-through traffic into Campbell
and establish phased residential densities and development
standards so that future development adjacent to Campbell
is compatible with the desired density and urban form of
Campbell.
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SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS Campbell’s established Special Planning Areas are shown on Figure LU-2. Special Planning Areas identify specific locations and areas within the city that warrant special planning considerations. In some instances, these special considerations are aimed at transforming the area to meet the future needs and vision of the community, and in some instances these special considerations are aimed at preserving and protecting the unique and special characteristics of an area.
Special Planning Areas in Campbell include the following:
• Pruneyard/Creekside District
• San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan
• Campbell Village Neighborhood Plan
• Downtown Development Plan
• Winchester Boulevard Master Plan
• East Campbell Avenue Master Plan
• Future Hamilton Precise Plan
Most of the Special Planning Areas in Campbell, with the exception of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood and Campbell Village Neighborhood, are located primarily along major mixed-use corridors and nodes that have access to a variety of different forms of transportation. Future growth in Campbell will be focused in these areas to manage growth while minimizing traffic, greenhouse gases and health impacts on the community.
While future development in Campbell’s Special Planning Areas is subject to the goals, policies, and actions established in this General Plan, development is these areas is also regulated by adopted master plans, neighborhood plans, and master use permits.
Some of the Special Planning Areas allow for FARs greater than those identified in the General Plan Land Use designations listed under Policy LU 1-2. Future growth within these areas of Campbell will be required to adhere to the policy guidance provided by the applicable planning document for each respective area.
Campbell’s Special Planning Areas are described in greater detail on the following pages.
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Campbell VillageNeighborhood Plan
East CampbellAvenueMaster Plan
DowntownDevelopmentPlan
WinchesterBoulevardMaster Plan
Pruneyard/CreeksideCommercial District
Future HamiltonAvenue Precise Plan Overlay
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PRUNEYARD/CREEKSIDE DISTRICT The Pruneyard/Creekside District is a major employment, commercial, and multifamily housing district featuring the Pruneyard shopping center and office towers, numerous offices, commercial activities, and the Hamilton Station of the VTA Light Rail line. The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a major amenity, which should be maintained as a naturalistic parkway landscaped with native vegetation to complement the mixed-use environment planned for the area.
As shown in Figure LU-2, this area is bounded by SR 17 to the west, Bascom Avenue to the east, Hamilton Avenue to the north, and Campbell Avenue to the south.
The southern portion of the Pruneyard/Creekside District includes the Pruneyard shopping center. Originally an orchard of pears and prunes known as Brynteson Ranch, the 27-acre Pruneyard was constructed in the late 1960's as an open-air shopping center in the Mission Revival style. Today, the Pruneyard consists of professional office buildings, a regional shopping center, numerous restaurants, and a hotel.
The Housing Element identifies the Pruneyard as an opportunity site for new high density housing development. The new residential uses will be carefully sited to integrate into the built environment of the Pruneyard.
The northern portion of the Pruneyard/Creekside District includes a variety of office buildings, commercial and restaurant uses, and high density mixed-use residential uses, coupled with areas of designated open space adjacent to Los Gatos Creek and the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
This district is envisioned as a high-density mixed-use corridor that provides housing, commercial, and office uses within close proximity to the VTA light rail system. The district should continue to evolve into an active, connected space with high quality design and public amenities that function to establish the area as a community and regional focal point.
Development in the Pruneyard/Creekside District is regulated by the adopted Pruneyard Master Use Permit (MUP), as may be amended from time to time.
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SAN TOMAS AREA NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAN The San Tomas Area consists of 1.5 square miles located in the southwest corner of the city. As shown in Figure LU-2, the San Tomas Area is bordered by Winchester Boulevard and the San Tomas Expressway to the east, San Tomas Aquino Creek and the city limit to the north, and the city limit to the west and south.
Most of the San Tomas Area was developed in the 1940s and 1950s and was incorporated into the City of Campbell in the 1980s. It retains a semi-rural, country character with various sized lots and neighborhoods that have varying or no streetscape improvements (streetlights, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks).
The San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) establishes specific policies to preserve the unique character of the San Tomas Area and serves as a resource guide for building or remodeling in the San Tomas Area. The STANP clearly defines the streets that are to receive improvements and which streets remain without.
CAMPBELL VILLAGE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN The Campbell Village Neighborhood consists of approximately 485 parcels covering an area of approximately 135 acres, and is generally located north of Camden Avenue, west of Bascom Avenue, and east of SR 17, as shown on Figure LU-2.
The majority of the parcels within this area are zoned residential, and approximately 23 parcels front Camden, Bascom and Union Avenues which are zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and General Commercial (GC).
The Campbell Village Neighborhood was developed in several phases over time, beginning in the 1940’s through the 1980’s. Within the Cambrian Village portion of the neighborhood, development occurred on County unincorporated land as well as on land previously annexed by the City of San Jose. This pattern of development yielded a diverse and often less formal character within the street system network. Many streets have large irregular lots which lack standard curbs, gutters and sidewalks giving the streets a more rural feel. Conversely, the Central Park neighborhood was developed with street curbs which could have contributed to the fact that this area was once located in the City of San Jose and the properties were developed much later than homes in the Cambrian Village area.
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The Campbell Village Neighborhood Plan establishes land use policies, transportation policies, and development standards affecting both land use and transportation to further the residents’ vision of the neighborhood’s future. This Plan is intended to preserve the unique character of the neighborhood and help maintain a desired quality of life.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Downtown is the birthplace of Campbell. Established in the late 1800’s as an agricultural community, Campbell was one of the largest processed fruit exporters in the country. The city incorporated in 1952, and by that time the Downtown was firmly established as the commercial, civic and cultural center of the city. Since the 1970’s, the Downtown core has been defined as the area along East Campbell Avenue bound by the loop streets, Civic Center Drive and Orchard City Drive. Historically, this stretch of East Campbell Avenue, especially between Second Street and the light rail tracks, has provided a full range of retail and commercial services and has been the heart of the city. In the late 1960's and 1970's, the area declined in importance due to the closure of the fruit packing plants and the rise of strip commercial developments along Hamilton Avenue, Bascom Avenue and Winchester Boulevard. The following years saw suburban malls and suburban neighborhoods replace fruit orchards. Retail shopping patterns changed throughout the Santa Clara Valley leading to the demise of the central business district in traditional downtowns such as Campbell.
The Central Campbell Redevelopment Project Area was created in 1983 with the primary goal of reestablishing the Downtown as the city’s vibrant core. One of the first major steps in the redevelopment process was to develop a Downtown Revitalization Plan. In 1988, the Campbell Downtown Development Plan was completed as a result of one and a half years of study and discussion of various planning and revitalization issues. The Downtown Plan helped form policy as it relates to density, building form, historic preservation, infrastructure and parking; and, direct the growth and development of the Downtown.
In 1996, the Plan was updated to account for changing conditions and a revised vision for public parking, density and scale. Also, light rail was being planned for the Downtown that would bring new opportunities. Since 1996, considerable progress has been made in the redevelopment of the Downtown that includes new commercial buildings, destination retail businesses and new restaurants. Blighted properties have been redeveloped into new residential homes, mixed use development and a new public parking structure.
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The Downtown Development Plan was updated again in 2006 to further implement the city’s vision for Downtown Campbell, and to continue to reinforce its place as the center for community activity, cultural and civic events, and as a vibrant central business district.
It is intended that the Downtown be an active, walkable central business district that attracts local residents and visitors to experience a variety of retail businesses and restaurants. The ground level along East Campbell Avenue is slated for pedestrian-oriented activities to provide a vibrant and engaging streetscape.
The Downtown is distinguished from other commercial districts by its scale, density, continuous pedestrian-oriented retail frontage, and the historic character. The light rail connection from Campbell to San Jose and beyond presents opportunities to grow the Downtown with mixed use development that incorporates residential built close to commercial and transportation services. Having residential in the Downtown area is an essential ingredient to balancing day time and night time activities that support a thriving and vibrant central business district.
New development in the Downtown should look to take advantage of opportunities to create viable retail and/or mixed use buildings that contribute to the context and scale of the Downtown, while maintaining its small town scale. Architectural styles should complement the traditional context of the Downtown and avoid contemporary designs that may be more appropriate in larger urban centers.
Downtown Campbell is unique because of its small town, historic character. Furthering its growth while keeping its heritage intact will be accomplished through partnership between the city and its stakeholders and by continuing to protect designated historic buildings from demolition. By implementing the Goals, Policies and Strategies outlined in the Plan, Downtown Campbell will continue to flourish as a vital and successful central business district.
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WINCHESTER BOULEVARD MASTER
PLAN The Winchester Boulevard corridor is gradually evolving from a “commercial strip,” with one-story commercial buildings and surface parking lots, to a higher-value boulevard street with higher density office, infill residential development, and locally oriented commercial businesses. The corridor’s focus on drive-by and convenience commercial development is shifting to a more destination-oriented development pattern. Some of this relates to the expansion of Silicon Valley-related enterprises, such as Netflix in Los Gatos, as well as community development efforts such as the revitalization of Downtown Campbell. Winchester Boulevard provides access to Downtown Campbell’s “west gateway” at East Campbell Avenue, and some of the interest in the Winchester corridor is likely related to a spillover of interest in Downtown.
The overall goal of the Master Plan is to establish a vision that guides new development and major renovations to create an attractive boulevard street that adds value to the community as a whole. A key aspect is relating policies for building intensity, height, and site improvements to local site conditions and the adjacent neighborhood context. Ideally, new private development and city-sponsored capital improvements will combine to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment as well, with mixed-use buildings lining the street edge and an improved streetscape that defines Winchester Boulevard as an attractive and memorable public place.
EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE MASTER
PLAN East Campbell Avenue is a transitional corridor linking Campbell’s historic Downtown, with its array of shops and small-town atmosphere, to the more contemporary Pruneyard office towers and shopping center. The area has significant redevelopment potential, and a key goal of the Master Plan is to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment with mixed-use buildings lining the street edge and a redesigned streetscape that defines East Campbell Avenue as an attractive public place in its own right.
The vision for East Campbell Avenue revolves around reconfiguring the roadway from an arterial to more of a “Downtown” street, with curbside parking, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian-oriented street lighting, trees, and other amenities.
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Street improvements should support multi-modal transportation opportunities for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, as well as provide aesthetic improvements in the form of lighting, landscaping, gateway signage, street furnishings and public art. The Master Plan Area includes two gateway improvement opportunities: the intersection of Campbell Ave. and Railway Avenue/Civic Center Drive to the west, and the Highway 17 overpass tunnel to the east.
HAMILTON PRECISE PLAN The Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan area is located at the city’s northern gateway, and is bisected by SR 17. The area currently consists primarily of auto-oriented commercial and retail uses, which are bordered by single-family residential uses to the north and south of the Hamilton Avenue commercial corridor. The city envisions this area transitioning into a mixed use, transit-oriented development (TOD) district, with a well-designed multi-modal streetscape that provides improved bicycle and pedestrian connectivity to the VTA light rail station and the Pruneyard/Creekside District, located east of SR 17.
This area is suitable for some of the highest residential densities allowed under the General Plan, which should be designed and developed in a mixed-use format that provides safe and convenient pedestrian access to nearby districts and transit resources. In order to accomplish these objectives for this area, this General Plan calls for the preparation and adoption of the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan.
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SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS
Goal LU-7
Promote high-quality development throughout Campbell’s Special
Planning Areas through the implementation of adopted plans and
programs specific to each Special Planning Area
LU-7.1 Implement the city’s adopted area plans and master plans, depicted on Figure LU-2, to ensure that future development and infrastructure projects within these areas support and conform to the direction and standards established in the respective plans.
LU-7.2 In instances where conflicts or inconsistencies occur between adopted area/master plans and the General Plan, the policy direction and standards in the General Plan shall prevail.
Actions in Support of Goal LU-7
LU-7.a Following adoption of the General Plan, the city shall review
the adopted area plans and master plans for consistency with
the General Plan. If inconsistencies are found, the city shall
update the area and/or master plans to achieve General Plan
consistency.
LU-7.b All development and infrastructure projects proposed within
a Special Planning Area, as depicted on Figure LU-2, shall be
reviewed for consistency with the relevant area or master
plan.
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PRUNEYARD/CREEKSIDE DISTRICT
Goal LU-8
Promote the continued evolution of the Pruneyard/Creekside
District as an active mixed-use area with a range of commercial,
office, residential, entertainment, and recreational uses functioning
as a community and regional focal point
Policies
LU-8.1 Preserve and enhance the unique character and economic viability of the Pruneyard shopping center, including new residential development that complements and supports the shopping center.
LU-8.2 Encourage new development in the Pruneyard/Creekside District that is physically connected to existing development and oriented towards the creek trail with appropriate setbacks, and that provides logical connections and access to the creek trail.
LU-8.3 Ensure that new development provides visual and pedestrian and bicycle linkages with Los Gatos Creek.
LU-8.4 Ensure that new projects or remodeling projects adjacent to Los Gatos Creek extend the landscape theme into Creekside developments to enhance exposure to the creek, provide passive recreation (seating areas), and integrate the creek features and access into new development.
LU-8.5 Strongly encourage the consolidation of properties to obtain more logical building sites and coordinated development opportunities in the Pruneyard/Creekside District.
LU-8.6 Parcels smaller than 3.0 acres in size shall be allowed to develop at a maximum FAR of 1.0.
LU-8.7 Parcels 3.0 acres in size and larger shall be allowed to develop at a maximum FAR of 2.0.
LU-8.8 Within the Pruneyard/Creekside District the maximum allowable FAR excludes parking structures.
LU-8.9 Require the continued shared parking program at the Pruneyard.
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LU-8.10 Encourage residential and non-residential projects within ½ mile of light rail, to develop at the maximum allowed residential densities and commercial intensities established by the General Plan.
LU-8.11 Ensure ground floor commercial, retail, and office uses on Bascom and Hamilton Avenues, with vibrant street level elevations.
Actions in Support of Goal of LU-8
LU-8.a Continue to implement and review projects under the
Pruneyard Master Use Permit (MUP). The Pruneyard MUP is
considered the long-term master plan for The Pruneyard
district.
LU-8.b Require new residential projects throughout this District to
demonstrate high quality building and site designs through
the implementation of the city’s Multi-Family Development
and Design Standards, all other applicable design
requirements and applicable development standards.
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HAMILTON AVENUE PRECISE PLAN
Goal LU-9
Facilitate the transition of the Hamilton Avenue area into a vibrant,
transit-oriented, mixed use district with safe and convenient multi-
modal connectivity
Policies
LU-9.1 A precise plan should be prepared for Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan Area.
LU-9.2 Prior to the development and adoption of the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan, future projects within this area shall be consistent with the uses and densities established by the General Plan Land Use Map.
LU-9.3 Development of the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan shall address the following priorities and objectives:
• The Precise Plan Land Use Map shall include a mix of residential, commercial, and/or office uses at densities supportive of transit ridership, consistent with the uses shown on the General Plan Land Use Map (Figure LU-1).
• Transit Oriented Development (TOD) principles shall be implemented.
• Design standards that promote a pedestrian environment, including safe routes to transit facilities, including the Hamilton Light Rail Station, public gathering spaces, traffic calming and parking management shall be developed.
• Connectivity enhancements to provide better east-west connectivity across SR 17 for bicycles and pedestrians, including potential development of a new bridge, shall be identified and implemented.
• Infrastructure improvements to improve roadway operations and provide for complete streets that serve all transportation modes shall be identified.
• Funding mechanisms to ensure implementation of roadway, infrastructure, and other public improvements shall be established.
Transit-Oriented Development,
or TOD, is the name used for a
style of development that
encourages the creation of
walkable and bikeable mixed-
use communities generally
located within a ½ mile
traversable distance from a
transit station. The goal is to
create a vibrant, connected
community where people can
easily get to and from their
homes, jobs, shopping, dining,
and entertainment
opportunities.
A Few Benefits of TOD
• Provides transportation
choices for residents;
• Reduces dependence on
the automobile;
• Generates foot traffic and
customers that help
support local businesses;
• Increased pedestrian
activity encourages a
sense of community;
• Offers more housing
options in convenient
proximity to amenities;
• Creates opportunities for
infill development and
redevelopment in
underutilized areas.
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• The establishment of high quality urban design standards consistent with the designation of SR 17 and Hamilton Avenue as a gateway to the city.
Actions in Support of Goal of LU-9
LU-9.a Prepare and adopt a Precise Plan for the Hamilton Avenue
area shown on Figure LU-2.
LU-9.b Discourage the development of nonresidential uses within
the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan area until the plan is
adopted, or two years from the adoption of the General Plan,
whichever is less.
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Introduction
The Transportation Element provides the framework for decisions concerning the City’s multimodal transportation system, which includes roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and rail modes of travel. Figure T-1 shows the City’s Roadway Classification Diagram, and Figure T-2 shows existing and proposed bikeways. The Transportation Element also provides for coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), which serves as the coordinating agency for transportation funding for Santa Clara County.
State law (California Government Code Section 65302(b)) mandates that the Transportation 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 Transportation 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 Campbell.
Transportation
This Chapter includes the following goals:
T-1 Complete Streets
T-2 Regional Transportation
T-3 VMT
T-4 Transportation Practices
T-5 Parking Standards
T-6 Safe Streets
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COMPLETE STREETS
Goal T-1
Create a Complete Streets network that accommodates all users
Policies
T-1.1 Develop and implement a connected multi-modal transportation network that balances transportation modes, encourages non-automobile travel, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, while promoting healthier travel alternatives for all users and respecting context.
T-1.2 Implement best practices to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment.
T-1.3 Ensure that the City’s circulation network is improved over time to support buildout of the General Plan.
T-1.4 Prioritize the creation of new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure over new vehicles infrastructure.
Actions in Support of Goal T-1
T-1.a Create a complete streets implementation guide to reflect
General Plan complete street policies, including sidewalk
standards, bike facility standards, Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements, lighting standards, and landscaping
requirements. The guide shall include updated streetscape
standards for the City’s image streets: Hamilton Avenue,
Bascom Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, and parts of West
Campbell Avenue.
T-1.b Design roadway space and intersections for a variety of users,
including motor vehicles, transit vehicles, bicycles,
pedestrians, and future travel modes, when constructing or
modifying these facilities.
T-1.c Prepare a Bicycle Master Plan to achieve a bike network that
eliminates gaps where possible and creates a safe,
convenient, low-stress system that connects bicyclists of all
levels and abilities to destinations throughout the City.
T-1.d Construct improvement projects identified in the Bicycle
Master Plan.
Complete Streets
Complete Streets are streets
designed considering the full
range of users including
vehicles, trucks, pedestrians,
bicycles, children, the disabled,
and seniors. There is no one
single design for a complete
street; complete streets are
context-sensitive and respond to
the land use and travel needs of
users at a particular location.
Complete streets may include
sidewalks, bike lanes, transit
lanes, frequent crossings,
median islands, curb extensions,
and other transportation
facilities. Complete streets make
it easier and safer to use
transportation modes other than
a car.
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T-1.e Provide adequate public bike parking facilities throughout
the City, including all public facilities and trail heads.
T-1.f Develop and implement a Pedestrian Master Plan to provide
a safe and convenient pedestrian network connecting
neighborhoods with destinations throughout the City and
that is consistent with the City’s ADA Implementation Plan.
The Pedestrian Master Plan should include Safe Routes to
School policies and procedures and evaluate enhancing
Downtown public alleyways for pedestrian use.
T-1.g Support community efforts to develop and fund a shuttle
system to serve transit needs within the City limits that is
linked to and coordinated with other transit services, without
the commitment of City funds.
T-1.h Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to bus and light rail
stations when evaluating opportunities with new
development proposals and capital improvement projects. In
cooperation with VTA, evaluate transit-waiting environments
to improve convenience and comfort.
T-1.i Prepare a multimodal improvement plan to support buildout
of the General Plan, update the City’s Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) to include, as appropriate, the identified
improvements, and create and adopt a multimodal
transportation impact fee (TIF) program to provide funding
for the remaining improvements.
T-1.j Seek opportunities to utilize light rail transit and railroad
rights-of-way for enhanced bicycle and pedestrian
connectivity.
T-1.k Provide continuing education to members of the City’s Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on Complete
Streets best practices and policies.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
The City of Campbell has a five-
member Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee that guides
the development of bicycle and
pedestrian planning and policies
for the City and makes
recommendations to the City
Council in the use of funds for
bicycle- and pedestrian-related
capital projects.
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
Goal T-2
Support a regional multimodal transportation system that meets regional transportation needs
Policies
T-2.1 Participate in transportation planning efforts to create a transportation system that accommodates regional travel and preserves Campbell’s local transportation system for local users.
T-2.2 Support regional transportation funding measures.
Actions in Support of Goal T-2
T-2.a Participate in intergovernmental activities related to regional
and sub-regional transportation planning to advance the
City’s interests.
T-2.b Support the efforts of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA), the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission, and other agencies to coordinate transit
planning and transit services in the South Bay and the entire
Bay Area.
T-2.c Cooperate with the VTA, surrounding communities, and other
agencies to establish and maintain regional bicycle and
pedestrian facilities including off-road paths and trails
utilizing creek, utility, and railroad rights-of-way that are safe
and convenient for commuting and recreational use.
T-2.d Participate in regional initiatives to reduce traffic demand
and construct infrastructure improvements to manage
regional traffic (for example High Occupancy Vehicle “HOV”
lanes and express lanes and freeway information systems) to
reduce congestion on Campbell roadways.
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VMT
Goal T-3
Manage Traffic Demand and Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Policies
T-3.1 Continue to use established vehicle miles traveled (VMT) metric(s), evaluation method(s), and significance threshold(s) that comply with state law such as SB 743.
T-3.2 Implement VMT reduction measures, such as Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures, and other strategies to reduce VMT in Campbell.
T-3.3 Provide infrastructure improvements to manage regional traffic and to reduce congestion on area roadways.
T-3.4 Support programmatic Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures to reduce traffic demand in Campbell. Examples include but are not limited to measures such as alternative work schedules, subsidized transit passes, and future measures as programs and technologies evolve.
T-3.5 To the extent feasible, strive to maintain weekday AM and PM level of service (LOS) D or better for local signalized intersections. Strive to achieve LOS standards identified in the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) on intersections in Campbell identified in the CMP.
T-3.6 Consider exempting key intersections in the City from the LOS standard to facilitate below-market rate housing development.
T-3.7 At the discretion of the City Council or Planning Commission, certain local signalized intersections may be allowed to fall below the City’s LOS standard established by T-3.5 under the following circumstances:
a. Where constructing facilities with enough capacity to provide LOS D is found to be unreasonably expensive.
b. Where conditions are worse than LOS D and caused primarily by traffic from adjacent jurisdictions.
Transportation Demand
Management (TDM)
Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) uses
incentives, information, and
encouragement programs to
reduce reliance on single
occupant vehicles and decrease
traffic congestion. These
programs help people walk, bike,
ride transit, and telecommute and
encourage shifting driving trips
from peak hours. Transportation
Demand Management measures
may be implemented by local
governments or employers.
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c. Where maintaining LOS D will be a disincentive to use transit and active transportation modes (i.e., walking and bicycling) or to the implementation of new transportation modes that would reduce vehicle travel. Examples include roadway or intersection widening in areas with substantial pedestrian activity or near major transit centers.
d. Where conditions are worse than LOS D and caused primarily by a residential project as defined by State law.
Actions in Support of Goal T-3
T-3.a Maintain and implement vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
metrics, evaluation methods, and significance thresholds
consistent with the requirements of state law, such as SB 743.
Apply these VMT standards during the CEQA review of future
development projects in Campbell.
T-3.b Incentivize high-density transit-oriented developments,
consistent with the Land Use Map, near light rail stations.
T-3.c Work with neighboring communities to coordinate traffic
signals on arterials to maintain the movement of people,
goods, and services and discourage cut-through traffic in
residential neighborhoods.
T-3.d Identify and properly sign truck routes on arterials to regulate
truck movements.
T-3.e Consider implementation of traffic calming measures,
including traffic calming design elements and devices, to
ensure safe and reasonable speeds in residential
neighborhoods, consistent with the City’s adopted
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTCP), as long
as the measures do not impede emergency response, bicycle
travel, or hinder the complete streets functionality of the
roadway. Methods such as radar speed signs may be used to
alert drivers on streets where speeding is prevalent. Further,
consider how traffic calming measures may be used to
decrease excessive noise on non-arterial streets to achieve
the goals of the city Noise Element.
Level of Service (LOS)
Level of Service (LOS) is a
qualitative measure used to
describe roadway operations for
different user types, including
vehicles, transit riders, bicyclists,
and pedestrians. LOS is assigned
letter grades ranging from “A”
(free flow conditions) to “F”
(severe congestion). Providing
free-flow conditions (LOS A) at
all hours of the day requires
wide streets, large intersections,
substantial right-of-way, and
considerable funding for
maintenance. LOS A or B for
vehicles also tends to lead to
poor LOS for pedestrians and
bicyclists because the wider
streets, higher speeds, and
longer waiting times to cross
makes bicycling and walking
less safe and less appealing.
Vehicle LOS should be balanced
against mobility needs for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and
transit users, impacts on existing
development, and the cost to
construct and maintain the
facilities.
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T-3.f Facilitate between and within neighborhoods the
construction of connected pedestrian and bicycle facilities
(e.g. bridges, pathways, sidewalks, and bike lanes) that
enhance community livability especially within one-half mile
of major activity centers, schools, and parks.
T-3.g Support and encourage effective programmatic
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures for
private developments consistent with proposed uses. These
could include, but are not limited to, measures such as
alternative work schedules, subsidized transit passes, and
future measures as programs and technologies evolve.
Encourage major employers (employers with over 100
employees) to develop shuttle services to transport
employees to and from the worksite. Entities may form
transportation management associations (TMAs) to pool
resources to fund TDM measures.
T-3.h Update Chapter 10.42 of the Campbell Municipal Code (TDM
Ordinance) to include specific thresholds and trigger points
for when traffic analyses and TDM measures are required for
development projects.
T-3.i Advertise ways to travel to and within Campbell via transit,
biking, walking, and other modes that reduce traffic.
Potential methods of advertisement may include, but are not
limited to:
• Information and links on the City’s website;
• Wayfinding signs indicating routes and travel times
by mode of transit;
• Postings and flyers at public buildings, parks
facilities, and transit stops; and
• Other methods and strategies that the City
determines will be successful and cost effective.
T-3.j Create and adopt a VMT reduction program and consider
adoption of a VMT mitigation fee program to provide funding
for the improvements identified in the VMT reduction
program. The VMT reduction program should include
strategies targeting VMT reductions at the site level,
community level, and regional level; should be based on
emerging best practices; and should leverage and
compliment ongoing regional efforts to reduce VMT.
CA Senate Bill 743 is an
evolutionary change to
transportation impact analysis.
SB 743 changes the focus of
transportation impact analysis in
CEQA from measuring impacts
to drivers, to measuring the
impact of driving. The change is
being made by replacing Level of
Service (LOS) with vehicle miles
of travel (VMT) and providing
streamlined review of land use
and transportation projects that
will help reduce future VMT
growth. This shift in
transportation impact focus is
expected to better align
transportation impact analysis
and mitigation outcomes with the
State’s goals to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
encourage infill development,
and improve public health
through more active
transportation.
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TRANSPORTATION PRACTICES
Goal T-4
Implement Best Transportation Practices in New Developments
T-4.1 Require new developments and redevelopments to incorporate design features that support walking, bicycling, ridesharing, ride-hailing, and transit use.
T-4.2 Require new developments and redevelopments to use best practices in providing pedestrian and bicycle connections between the sites and existing and planned facilities, including those identified in the Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, and other relevant plans and documents.
Actions in Support of Goal T-4
T-4.a Require developers to make public improvements related to
their project to improve and enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit opportunities along the site’s frontage consistent with
City policy.
T-4.b Address the needs of people with disabilities and comply with
the requirements of the ADA during the planning and
implementation of new developments.
T-4.c Orient new development building entrances toward
sidewalks and transit stops.
T-4.d Where applicable, provide passenger loading zones and
areas for quick deliveries near building entrances.
T-4.e Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as plazas, landscaped
areas with seating, and pedestrian walkways into new
developments.
T-4.f Require new or redevelopment projects to provide logical,
safe, and well-designed bicycle and pedestrian connections,
with wayfinding signage, onsite between building entrances,
parking areas, and walkways, and to existing or planned
public right-of-way facilities that minimize public nuisance
concerns as part of the Objective Standards update. Connect
dead-end streets with pedestrian and bicycle paths in new
developments.
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T-4.g Require new or redevelopment projects to work with
adjacent neighborhoods and jurisdictions to provide logical,
safe, and well-designed bicycle and pedestrian connections
that minimize public nuisance concerns.
T-4.h Maintain short-term and long-term bicycle parking standards
over and above State minimum standards to provide ample
bicycle parking in new developments as part of the City’s
efforts to facilitate multimodal transportation options and
reduce vehicle miles traveled.
T-4.i Design parking lots to minimize impacts on the street system
by providing adequately sized driveways, sufficient queuing,
and efficient circulation.
T-4.j For new businesses with 50 or more full-time employees,
require Transportation Demand Management (TDM) related
site design measures such as showers and changing facilities,
designated carpool and van pool parking, and on-site
amenities (e.g. food service, fitness center, ATM). Require
TDM reports per the Campbell Municipal Code.
T-4.k Require all new developments to provide adequate
emergency access.
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T-4.l As part of the development review process, the Community
Development Department and the Public Works Department
shall require developers to complete and fund the following:
a. A Local Transportation Analysis (LTA) to
ensure that the site plan incorporates City
transportation goals, policies, and standards,
that identifies the effects of the project on the
local transportation system, and identifies
improvements to maintain LOS D operations
at signalized City-controlled intersections and
adopted LOS standards on CMP intersections
whenever: 1) the project generates 100 or
more net peak hour trips, or 2) generates 50
to 99 net peak hour trips and the affected
intersection is experiencing LOS D or worse;
b. The project’s proportional share of the effects
on the City’s circulation network through
payment of fees to be identified through a
nexus study;
c. For local project-related transportation
network deficiencies requiring improvements
that are not included in an adopted fee
program, either complete the necessary
improvements or pay a proportional-share of
the construction and project costs as
estimated by the city engineer.
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PARKING STANDARDS
Goal T-5
Create efficient parking standards and facilities
Policies
T-5.1 Develop flexible parking standards that respond to changing travel behavior.
T-5.2 Encourage efficient parking facility designs that allow for creative reuse if/when parking demand decreases in the future.
Actions in Support of Goal of T-5
T-5.a Review off-street parking supply standards for all land use
types and make changes based on recent parking demand
surveys, and data on shared parking reductions in mixed-use
developments, including the need for additional ADA spaces.
T-5.b Encourage the joint use of parking in mixed-use
developments and between neighboring properties where
uses have complementary peak parking demands that occur
at different hours.
T-5.c Implement parking management techniques, including
modifying time limits and potentially charging for parking, in
the Downtown area to address long-term (employee) and
short-term (customer) parking and maximize the efficient use
of parking.
T-5.d Create a curbside management plan for the Downtown area
to accommodate passenger loading areas and commercial
loading zones to minimize double parking.
T-5.e Design all new parking structures to accommodate other uses
should parking demands decrease in the future (for example,
with the introduction of autonomous vehicles to the vehicle
fleet). Examples may include flat floors that allow structures
to be retrofitted for other uses.
T-5.f Allow parking facilities to be used for uses other than parking
on a temporary basis, subject to City approval.
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T-5.g Limit the creation of residential permit parking programs in
the community, particularly in areas around the Downtown
or within ½ mile of a light rail station.
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SAFE STREETS
Goal T-6
Provide well-maintained and safe streets
Policies
T-6.1 Ensure all City roads are maintained and repaired in a timely fashion.
T-6.2 Consider all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety, access, and mobility for all roadway users.
T-6.3 Coordinate pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements and “road diet” reconfigurations with pavement improvement projects (e.g. repaving and restriping) to the greatest extent feasible and while taking into consideration potential secondary effects or unintended impacts.
T-6.4 Maximize the use of grant sources to provide ongoing maintenance, operation, and management of the City’s circulation network.
Actions in Support of Goal of T-6
T-6.a Develop and implement a traffic safety plan aimed at
reducing roadway collisions to the greatest extent feasible.
The traffic safety plan may include, but is not limited to, the
use of radar speed signs, more aggressive road safety and
speed enforcement, and other measures deemed effective by
the City. The traffic safety plan should be coordinated with
and consistent with the Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program (NT CP) to the greatest extent feasible, and may be
integrated into other City plans and programs, as deemed
appropriate.
T-6.b Promote and support Safe Routes to School policies and
programs for all schools serving Campbell, including safe and
convenient walking and bicycle connections.
T-6.c Assess street conditions and prioritize repairs while balancing
the needs of the community using input from the City’s
Pavement Management System.
T-6.d Maintain a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 70 or better for
all streets under Campbell’s jurisdiction.
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T-6.e Where feasible, coordinate pedestrian and bicycle facility
improvements and “road diet” reconfigurations with
roadway maintenance activities so that they can be
implemented in a cost-effective manner.
T-6.f Limit unnecessary utility cuts and trenching in the public right
of way and promote coordinated installation between
multiple utility providers.
T-6.g Install, maintain, and repair city-wide street lighting as
needed to provide a safe environment, without negatively
impacting neighborhood character.
T-6.h Street maintenance should include upkeep and regular
cleaning of bicycle facilities to remove debris and repair poor
pavement conditions that discourage bicycle riding.
T-6.i Continually seek opportunities to fund maintenance of the
circulation network, including the active pursuit by the Public
Works Department of a wide range of grant sources overseen
by MTC and other agencies.
Road Diet
A “road diet” involves the
reallocation of roadway space.
The classic road diet entails
reducing a 4-lane roadway to a 2-
lane roadway with a two way left
turn lane and bike lanes. Road
diets may generate benefits for all
modes of transportation, not just
bicycles and pedestrians. In a
traditional 4-to-3 road diet,
removing the left turns from
through travel lanes will often
reduce the number of crashes
caused by stoppages in the travel
lanes. A road diet also reduces
the number of lanes the
pedestrians and left-turning
vehicle must cross while making
a turn. The resulting benefits may
include crash reductions, reduced
vehicle speeds, improved
mobility and access by all road
users, and better integration of
the roadway into surrounding
uses.
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CD- 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | COMMUNITY DESIGN
Introduction
The Community Design Element is intended to address the built and natural environment. This includes the image and character of Campbell many unique neighborhoods and districts; the quality of buildings, streets, and public spaces; and the community’s historical attributes.
Community design concerns the built character, order, and sense of place of the area. It is the interrelationship between various components (buildings, transportation systems, open space, vistas, interaction of humans between each other and the natural environment, heritage, and economics) that, when put together, make up a total community. It balances the often conflicting goals of respect for the environment with economic gain and creates places for people to feel comfortable with each other and with the built environment.
Community Design
This Chapter includes the following goals:
CD-1 Identity and Sense of Place
CD-2 Harmony with the Natural
Environment
CD-3 Gateways and Boundaries
CD-4 Public Spaces
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IDENTITY AND SENSE OF PLACE
Goal CD-1
Strengthen Campbell’s identity and sense of place through quality
design and cohesive neighborhoods
Policies
CD-1.1 Recognize that the city is composed of residential, industrial and commercial neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and allow change consistent with reinforcing positive neighborhood values, while protecting the integrity of the city’s neighborhoods.
CD-1.2 Maintain safe, attractive, pedestrian friendly residential neighborhoods with identifiable centers and consistent development patterns and a range of public and private services.
CD-1.3 Through implementation of the city’s design review process, encourage creative, high-quality, innovative, and distinctive architectural and site designs that help create unique, vibrant places.
CD-1.4 Continue to develop and implement design requirements for residential, non-residential and infrastructure development, both in the private and public realms, that provide design and site planning approaches, landscaping, site grading and similar architectural and site planning criteria that will add design excellence, visual quality and interest to the community.
CD-1.5 Orient building entrances toward the street and provide parking to the side of, in the rear of, or below buildings, wherever possible.
CD-1.6 Preserve, rehabilitate or restore the city’s historic buildings, landmarks, districts and cultural resources and retain the architectural integrity of established building patterns within historic residential neighborhoods to preserve the cultural heritage of the community.
CD-1.7 Encourage adaptive reuse of and incorporation of the city’s historic buildings and structures for new development projects, when feasible.
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CD-1.8 Require property owners to maintain structures and landscaping to high standards related to design, health, and safety.
Actions in Support of Goal CD-1
CD-1.a Continue to review projects utilizing the Campbell Municipal
Code Chapter 21.42 (Site and Architectural Review) standards
and procedures.
CD-1.b Adopt and apply objective standards for all residential
projects that respect and build upon Campbell’s unique
character and distinctive neighborhoods.
CD-1.c Adopt and apply design guidelines for non-residential and
mixed-use development. The guidelines should address
architecture, size and scale of structures, the vertical and
horizontal mixing of uses, building materials and colors,
landscaping, site planning, and similar development subjects.
CD-1.d Implement the Historical Design Guidelines for Residential
Buildings to ensure that improvements and additions to
historic buildings are compatible with existing historic
architecture and conform to historically established building
forms, character and setbacks of the neighborhood.
CD-1.e Periodically review the city’s various existing and pending
design requirement and standards, and update as necessary,
to maintain consistency with the General Plan, the City’s
Municipal Code, and current best practice design solutions.
CD-1.f Promote public awareness of historic preservation through
informational publications and programs.
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HARMONY WITH THE NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT
Goal CD-2
Promote design that is in harmony with the natural environment
Policies
CD-2.1 Recognize, enhance, and preserve, where possible, natural features and ecosystems, and protect cultural and historic resources.
CD-2.2 Maintain and enhance access and views to and from the Los Gatos Creek corridor.
CD-2.3 Emphasize landscaping as a fundamental design component, retaining mature landscaping when appropriate, to reinforce a sense of the natural environment and to maintain an established appearance.
CD-2.4 Design retention/detention basins to be visually attractive and well-integrated with any associated project and with adjacent land uses.
CD-2.5 Encourage passive solar design and energy-efficient concepts, including, but not limited to natural heating and/or cooling, sun and wind exposure and orientation, and other solar energy opportunities.
CD-2.6 Encourage the expansion of the city’s urban forest canopy, comprising of street trees and trees located on private property and in open spaces. Emphasize the importance of placing trees in locations with significant hardscaping, such as parking areas.
CD-2.7 Reduce the use of highly-reflective and/or transparent building materials in order to reduce the potential for bird strikes and other harm to wildlife.
CD-2.8 Reduce the use of lighting and transparent, reflective, and/or other elements hazardous to birds in non-building structures such as art, bridges, fencing and sound barriers, and antennae.
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CD-2.9 Require that lighting and fixtures be integrated with the design and layout of a project and that they provide a desirable level of security and illumination without creating glare and overflow on adjacent properties or excessive artificial light at night (light pollution). Lighting should be directed downward and should be designed to preserve dark skies, and incorporate the best practices established by the International Dark-Sky Association, to the greatest extent feasible.
CD-2.10 Promote crime prevention through site and building designs that facilitate surveillance of communities by putting “eyes on the street.” Design sites and buildings to promote visual and physical access to parks and open space areas. Support safe, accessible, and well-used public open spaces by orienting active use areas and building facades towards them.
Actions in Support of Goal CD-2
CD-2.a As part of the development review process, ensure that
projects incorporate sustainable design elements, such as
passive solar design, energy-efficient features, water
conservation measures, street trees, electric vehicle charging
stations, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), and low
impact development (LID) stormwater features to the
greatest extent feasible.
CD-2.b Prepare a “Low Impact Development Design Manual” that
provides best practices for carefully and artfully integrating
LID facilities in new developments.
CD-2.c When developing or updating design guidelines and
standards for residential and non-residential projects,
identify opportunities to incorporate standards that promote
bird-safe design features. These may include, but are not
limited to:
• Requiring bird safety treatments, such as exterior
screens, louvers, grilles, shutters, or bird-safe
patterns as recommended by the American Bird
Conservancy, to any glazed, reflective, and/or
transparent building element that is more than 10%
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of the surface area.
• Prohibiting uplighting, spotlights, floodlights, and
rotating, blinking, or flashing lights.
• Avoiding funneling of flight paths along buildings or
trees towards a glazed building façade.
GATEWAYS AND BOUNDARIES
Goal CD-3
Promote strong and identifiable City boundaries that provide a sense of arrival into the City and its districts to reinforce Campbell’s unique character and small town image
Policies
CD-3.1 Identify entries to the city and special planning areas (Downtown, San Tomas Neighborhood, and others) with special features such as distinctive signage, landscaping and lighting, or other markers at community gateways to signify entry.
CD-3.2 Support strong and identifiable City boundaries that provide a sense of arrival into the City and its gateways to reinforce Campbell’s unique character and small town image.
CD-3.3 Develop major gateway intersections such as SR 17/Hamilton Avenue and San Tomas Expressway/Winchester Boulevard with signage, lighting, public art, and abundant landscaping, using tall trees and under-plantings.
CD-3.4 Anchor gateway intersections with landmark buildings that incorporate iconic architectural design and that are oriented to face and frame the corners of intersections.
CD-3.5 Design commercial and office buildings city-wide to have minimal setbacks from the sidewalk except to allow for pedestrian oriented features such as plazas, recessed entryways, and wider sidewalks for outdoor cafes. Discourage parking areas between the public right-of-way and the front façade of the building.
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Actions in Support of Goal CD-3
CD-3.a Develop a City Gateways Policy or Ordinance that:
a. Establishes development guidelines,
standards, and related actions and
requirements to ensure property
development supports the City Gateway
polices.
b. Narrows the range of allowable land uses on
gateway properties to those that achieve the
vision of the Gateway policies and this
General Plan.
CD-3.b Install city identification signs including distinctive
landscaping and lighting or other markers at community
gateways to signify entry.
CD-3.c Work with Caltrans to include gateway features in the future
design of the designated arterial street and highway
interchanges, including allowing a “Downtown Campbell”
sign on the Campbell Avenue SR 17 overpass
CD-3.d Update the City’s Gateways Map (Figure CD-1) to include the
former Cambrian No. 36 unincorporated County pocket,
correct the City Limit, and identify specific properties subject
to the Gateway Policy or Ordinance.
CD-3.e Adopt a citywide wayfinding program.
CD-3.f Discourage development of nonresidential uses at Gateway
locations until the City Gateway Policy or Ordinance is
adopted, or two years from the adoption of the General Plan,
whichever is less.
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PUBLIC SPACES
Goal CD-4
Enhance the quality and character of Campbell’s public spaces to provide safe, comfortable, and enjoyable passive and active recreation opportunities for all users.
CD-4.1 Encourage the incorporation of publicly accessible spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, into new and existing commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use developments to encourage social interaction. The spaces should be appropriately scaled and programmed and compliment the characteristics of the neighborhood and the surrounding development.
CD-4.2 Support art installations in public and private development projects that support Campbell’s image.
CD-4.3 Ensure that projects adjacent to the Los Gatos Creek participate in developing those portions of the creek that are not designated for conservation as a landscaped parkway and extend the landscape theme into creekside developments to enhance exposure to the creek, provide passive recreation (seating areas) and integrate the creek and new development.
CD-4.4 Implement the City’s Streetscape standards to provide for safe and attractive multi-modal transportation options throughout Campbell.
CD-4.5 Minimize the visual impacts of public and private communication, service, and utility facilities by requiring the provider to incorporate sensitive site design techniques, including, but not limited to the placement of facilities in less conspicuous locations, the undergrounding of facilities wherever possible, and the screening of facilities.
CD-4.6 Minimize the visual impact of wireless telecommunication facilities by designing them as an integral architectural feature to a site or structure.
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Actions in Support of Goal CD-4
CD-4.a During subsequent updates to the City’s Streetscape
Standards, identify opportunities to incorporate enhanced
public realm design requirements, including landscaping,
street trees, lighting, and other features that enhance user
experience.
CD-4.b Consider adopting an "Art in Public Places" program to
provide local artists opportunities to showcase their work in
public places, with an emphasis on work that showcases and
celebrates Campbell’s cultural heritage and history.
CD-4.c Consider implementing an “Art in Private Development”
program to provide for the visual arts within commercial,
industrial, mixed-use and multi-family residential projects.
CD-4.d Design public improvements to meet safety, accessibility and
aesthetic guidelines.
CD-4.e Continue implementing a range of local improvement
programs, including, but not limited to, street tree planting,
annual clean-up days, sidewalk installation and repair, and
similar local activities, to enhance the visual quality of the
city.
CD-4.f Update the Zoning Code to incorporate enhanced
landscaping requirements.
CD-4.g Update the City’s Undergrounding Ordinance to require
transformers to be installed underground with new
development to the extent feasible and to more clearly
identify where existing overhead transmission lines should be
removed.
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Figure CD-1: Gateways
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ED- 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
The city seeks to promote economic health as an essential
component of maintaining a balanced community, providing goods,
services, employment, and housing opportunities, which, in turn,
help attract and retain commercial, service, and industrial
businesses. The Economic Development Element seeks to sustain
and diversify the city’s economy, recognizing the importance of
supporting local businesses while broadening and expanding the
employment base and economic opportunities within the city. By
building partnerships with property owners, business owners, and
various agencies, the city will strive to achieve a cooperative and
responsive government that helps business prosper.
Economic Development
This Chapter includes the following goals:
ED-1 Economic Development
ED-2 Business Retention, Expansion
and Promotion
ED-3 Business Diversification
ED-4 Infrastructure
ED-5 Strategic Development
ED-6 Downtown
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal ED-1
Ensure that the city’s general plan helps sustain a
healthy, balanced economy that fosters strong
economic growth and quality of life for all residents.
Policies
ED-1.1 Ensure that the city’s Economic Development Plan economic
development goals, and vision and implementation program
are aligned and coordinated with the land use policies of the
General Plan.
ED-1.2 Coordinate economic development within the city, region
and State to enhance opportunities.
Actions in Support of Goal ED-1
ED-1.a Review and update the city’s Economic Development Plan
every five years or as needed to address current economic
trends, impacts and opportunities that include a range of
employment opportunities and business sectors that are
appropriate for the city.
ED-1.b Ensure that economic development goals help maintain a
balanced jobs-housing balance.
ED-1.c Ensure that community and business stakeholders are
engaged and provide feedback in city policy development and
decision-making processes, including coordination with local
organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the
Downtown Campbell Business Association.
ED-1.d Ensure there are sufficient city resources to implement
economic development efforts that can strengthen the local
economy.
ED-1.e Allocate city resources and funding for opportunities for key
city leaders and key staff to participate in annual trainings
and briefings on economic development best practices and
tools, including methods to retain key businesses, support
emerging sectors, revitalize economic corridors, and
capitalize on local business development opportunities that
spur economic growth and development.
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ED-1.f Ensure that the city’s economic development and land use
policies are aligned with State and regional agency policies.
ED-1.g Develop a distinct image and brand for Campbell that reflects
its unique identity and sets it apart within the larger region.
ED-1.h Work with regional economic and workforce development
organizations and surrounding cities on job creation
programs of mutual interest and benefit.
ED-1.i Develop and maintain a distinct image and brand for
Campbell that reflects its unique identity and sets it apart
within the larger region.
ED-1.j Partner with and support local businesses and business
organizations to promote a strong business base through
joint business attraction and retention efforts that include
marketing, outreach, technical assistance, workforce
development, training, and welcome/orientation activities
for new businesses.
ED-1.k Continue to align and partner with the Chamber of
Commerce, the Downtown Campbell Business Association,
and other local economic development organizations with
efforts to promote and market Campbell as a location for
business development that is consistent with the goals of the
General Plan.
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BUSINESS RETENTION,
EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
Goal ED-2
Facilitate retention and expansion of businesses that
support the goals and vision of the city, provide
employment opportunities for Campbell residents,
and help sustain a strong economy.
Policies
ED-2.1 Identify the needs, barriers, and concerns of existing
businesses and ensure that they are addressed.
ED-2.2 Implement predictable and streamlined development review
processes and practices that include clear, zoning
regulations; ensuring permitting information is readily
available and easily accessible to the general public and
business community.
ED-2.3 Ensure that the city’s development process and zoning
regulations facilitate expeditious review of commercial,
office, and light industrial development proposals that meet
Campbell’s goals and provide high-quality jobs and that
create a multiplier effect for the local economy.
ED-2.4 Encourage the revitalization of existing shopping centers,
business parks, industrial areas, and key corridors as needed
in order to meet the economic development goals of the city.
ED-2.5 Encourage retention and expansion of local businesses as
appropriate to provide a range of jobs and services to
residents, to retain revenue in the city, and respond to
community needs for key amenities and services.
ED-2.6 Provide priority access to economic development tools and
resources and technical assistance to businesses seeking to
expand in Campbell.
ED-2.7 Ensure that the City provides a business-friendly service-
oriented, and solutions-based approach to permitting
through efficient processing of applications and permits
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ED-2.8 Promote local purchase of goods and services by residents,
workers, businesses and city government in order to retain
spending within the local economy and generate revenue for
the city.
Actions in Support of Goal ED-2
ED-2.a Review, and update as necessary, zoning and other
development regulations and application review and
permitting process in order to ensure consistency with land
use policies in this General Plan aimed at spurring job growth
and economic development. Revisions may include increased
flexibility regarding use types, business operations, site
development standards, reduced parking standards near
transit stations, or other changes intended to reduce
impediments to development consistent with the goals of this
General Plan.
ED-2.b As part of the implementation of the Economic Development
Plan, maintain a staff liaison with existing industries and
businesses to provide effective responses to concerns of the
business community, develop programs to bolster the success
of existing businesses and provide consistent information to
relevant departments.
ED-2.c Support local programs that offer technical assistance to
local business owners, including seminars, marketing,
consulting, and other key services.
ED-2.d Consider a package of development incentives, which may
include tools such as development fee deferrals, expedited
permit review and approval, and floor area bonuses, for
appropriate industries and high employment generating
businesses, to facilitate retention and expansion of existing
businesses and support of new business clusters. Ensure that
the long-term benefits accrued to the City ultimately exceed
the value of the incentive package provided.
ED-2.e Consider a local procurement program that provides
preference points or establishes goals for local businesses.
ED-2.f Coordinate with the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and
other local business development organizations to promote
“buy local” campaigns designed to support small businesses
in the city.
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BUSINESS DIVERSIFICIATION
Goal ED-3
Attract and Retain companies and industries to
Campbell that provide diversity in the city’s economic
base and jobs that reduce out-commuting.
Policies
ED-3.1 Promote a diversified economic industry base with a variety
of job types and skills to insulate the local economy from
possible economic downturns.
ED-3.2 Maintain an adequate inventory of sites zoned and
designated for a variety of business types and sizes.
ED-3.3 Facilitate and encourage more efficient use of the city’s light
industrial land supply, creating higher employment densities
and high-quality jobs, while discouraging the use of large
sites and buildings for low intensity uses and other uses that
may compromise the sustainability of these areas.
ED-3.4 Pursue categories of retail demand that are not being met
within the city.
ED-3.5 If retail uses are to remain as part of a shopping center
revitalization or reuse project, encourage site designs that
optimize retail visibility and leasing; ensuring that new uses
do not conflict with remaining retail functions.
Actions in Support of Goal ED-3
ED-3.a In planning efforts and development agreements, work
directly with the businesses and the development community
to strategically develop or redevelop new employment-
generating sites.
ED-3.b Ensure that zoning and other development regulations do not
include internal conflicts or other unintended development
impediments that would limit full and complete utilization of
sites zoned for commercial and light industrial activities,
consistent with the maximum densities and development
intensities allowed by the zoning code.
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ED-3.c Promote the establishment of workplace alternatives,
including home occupations, shared workspaces, and
telecommuting, to reduce peak hour congestion. Continue to
allow home occupations in all residential districts, per the
provisions of Chapter 21.44 of the Campbell Zoning Code.
ED-3.d Periodically evaluate which retail categories that are
experiencing leakage and implement actions that encourage
expansion or relocation to Campbell.
ED-3.e Periodically evaluate and target underutilized or older
centers and partner with the owners and tenants to develop
revitalization solutions.
ED-3.f Strengthen the city’s code enforcement program to
proactively uphold standards in commercial areas to
maintain a healthy and safe environment and attract new
businesses.
Cities may experience retail
leakage, whereby local residents
and households are forced to
travel outside their city of origin
for shopping opportunities and
basic necessities.
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INFASTRUCTURE
Goal ED-4
Strengthen the economic base of the city through the
installation of needed capital improvements that help
make Campbell a competitive business location.
Policies
ED-4.1 Continuously strive to assure the provision of sufficient
utilities, roadway infrastructure, and capital facilities to
support existing economic development to help retain and
expand existing businesses as well as attract new businesses
to the city.
ED-4.2 Coordinate public and private investment along targeted
commercial corridors.
ED-4.3 Maintain a range of high quality infrastructure and public
services for residents and visitors to improve the quality of
life for residents and retain and attract businesses to locate
in Campbell.
ED-4.4 Engage in planning efforts and seek funding that would lead
to the design, financing, and construction of key circulation
improvements, such as the Hacienda Light Rail Station, that
would help facilitate high-quality employment-generating
development in the Dell Avenue Corridor Area.
ED-4.5 Promote catalyst projects at key locations to stimulate
private retail and commercial investment and revitalize
existing neighborhoods in need of such projects. Examples
may include streetscape and pedestrian corridor
enhancements; large-scale mixed use projects that are
appropriately designed for vibrant ground-floor retail and
dining establishments; and employment generating uses in
proximity to transit stations, that have the potential to
increase pedestrian activity for commercial activity.
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Actions in Support of Goal ED-4
ED-4.a Consider creating financing mechanisms for short and long-
term improvements (including ADA provisions) to
streetscapes, sidewalks, and public open spaces to help
catalyze development of commercial corridors.
ED-4.b Identify opportunities to establish new funding and financing
mechanisms for infrastructure and public improvements,
including commercial parking, streetscape improvements,
and signage, benefitting merchants and property owners in
Campbell’s commercial areas, such as business improvement
districts, assessment districts, or community facilities
districts.
ED-4.c Ensure the city’s public works, public utilities, and transit
capital improvement plans are aligned to support the
economic development objectives in the General Plan.
ED-4.d Use the city’s Capital Improvement Program to ensure that
road improvement programs provide for adequate,
convenient access to commercial, industrial, and service
areas.
ED-4.e Seek innovative ways to reduce the cost burden of
infrastructure provision on new industrial and commercial
development, without transferring the burden to the
residential sector.
ED-4.f Work with local and regional transportation agencies to
ensure that local employees and residents have a robust set
of transportation options to respond to changing workforce
demographics and preferences, reduce roadway congestion,
and improve local quality of life.
ED-4.g Enhance the appearance of declining retail space in Campbell
by providing zoning flexibility and technical assistance to
property owners and businesses wishing to upgrade their
exterior facades.
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KEY CORRIDORS
Goal ED-5
Encourage new development in key areas that
provide high-quality work locations for existing and
new businesses.
Policies
ED-5.1 Strive to carry out and facilitate implementation and
development of approved Area Plans and Master Plans that
were created, consistent with the General Plan, to offer a
unique set of local-serving commercial establishments,
attractive streetscapes, higher-density housing, and
convenient and efficient circulation.
ED-5.2 Support the development of office and industrial facilities to
meet local demand, compete for regional growth
opportunities, and create high-quality jobs that support local
housing opportunities.
ED-5.3 Initiate contact with owners of vacant and underutilized
properties to encourage more active uses that support the
vision of key corridors.
ED-5.4 Undertake strategic initiatives to attract new retail concepts
and commercial development in key locations.
ED-5.5 Ensure that major development projects contribute to the
vitality and enhance the function of key commercial
corridors, and further the economic development priorities
of the General Plan.
ED-5.6 Cooperate with and encourage developers to build catalyst
projects to create focal points and identity for the city and its
primary economic corridors.
ED-5.7 Identify and promote opportunities for new investment in
property and land development.
ED-5.8 Promote infill redevelopment of vacant or underutilized sites
along Winchester Boulevard and Dell Avenue and
throughout the Priority Development Area.
“Point of sale” is the location at
which goods and services are
sold, and which identifies the
local jurisdiction that will receive
associated sales and use tax
revenue from a given
transaction. For traditional
taxable sales at “brick and
mortar” outlets, the point-of-sale
is the physical location of the
retailer. However, for internet
sales or other non-traditional
transactions, the point-of-sale
can be the fulfillment center
where the product is located and
shipped to the consumer. The
point-of-sale designation is
subject to a variety of rules
governed by the California
Department of Fee and Tax
Administration, which plays a
critical role in allocating sales tax
to local jurisdictions.
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ED-5.9 Development of commercial/industrial uses with “point of
sale” that creates sales tax revenues in mixed-use
commercial areas such as along Winchester Avenue,
Downtown, and throughout the Priority Development Area.
ED-5.10 Encourage the evolution of retail centers and commercial
corridors into viable activity nodes by supporting integration
of uses that provide necessary or useful services or amenities
that will benefit nearby residential areas and commercial
establishments. Encourage a variety of uses (such as hotel,
office, entertainment, recreational, and residential uses) to
locate in shopping districts.
ED-5.11 Consider and, if appropriate, offer a range of financial and
non-financial incentives and assistance to support
revitalization and reuse of obsolete shopping centers,
including, that are not limited to:
• Targeted public investments, including enhanced
transit service where possible, to obsolete
commercial centers in coordination with private
revitalization and reuse plans.
• Access to technical resources to assist property
owners and proactively engage neighbors and other
stakeholders in developing reuse concepts.
• Permit streamlining/priority processing to facilitate
their revitalization and reuse of underutilized
shopping centers.
• When justified, offer incentives in the form of
impact fee deferrals, reductions and/or public
financing assistance to enhance feasibility of high
tax revenue generating commercial center
revitalization and reuse projects.
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Actions in Support of Goal of ED-5
ED-5.a Review zoning policies and, where appropriate and supported
by the market, include provisions to allow stand-alone retail
and services establishments that provide amenities for
primary office and industrial tenants and their employees.
ED-5.b Identify potential sites to develop new hotels, especially at
sites near the freeway corridors and major local arterial
roadways.
ED-5.c Facilitate advancement of entitlements for proposed projects
in Key Corridor Areas that do not currently have Master or
Area Plans through preparation of precise plans, area plans
or other planning efforts, engineering analyses, or other
technical analyses to potentially reduce development review
processing time and costs.
ED-5.d Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the city’s
business incentives programs.
ED-5.e As conditions change, examine the potential to rezone land
to handle projected market demand for all types of economic
activity.
ED-5.f Map locations within the city and ensure the Zoning Code
accommodates mixed-use zoning in order to transform,
where appropriate and feasible, outdated single-use
commercial centers into walkable mixed-use neighborhood
centers.
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DOWNTOWN
Goal ED-6
Encourage and support Downtown as the heart of
Campbell’s cultural and civic life, and a place where
residents, workers, and visitors can share in the
heritage, vibrancy, and vitality, of Campbell.
Policies
ED-6.1 Continue to implement standards for land use, public spaces,
traffic circulation, and building design that affirm the unique
character of Downtown (as defined in the city’s Downtown
Development Plan) and emphasize the Downtown as a
central gathering place.
ED-6.2 Position Downtown as the local focal point for fine dining,
arts, culture, history, entertainment, and boutique retail
activity.
ED-6.3 Facilitate infill mixed-use development affordable to all
incomes on vacant and underutilized parcels in the
Downtown. Ensure efficient use of land and existing
circulation infrastructure by:
• Zoning for transit-oriented and pedestrian-friendly
development along key commercial corridors at key
intersections (community nodes and gateways); and
• Supporting local-serving commercial activities in
residential areas to provide needed services and
amenities close to where people live and work.
ED-6.4 Promote and prioritize new and expanded development in
Downtown, consistent with the standards established by the
zoning code, the Downtown Development Plan, and the East
Campbell Avenue Master Plan.
ED-6.5 Encourage and support new office uses that help to
strengthen Downtown by expanding the base of demand for
goods and services.
ED-6.6 Ensure that there is excellent connectivity, including
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit, to the Downtown.
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Actions in Support of Goal of ED-6
ED-6.a Encourage development projects and activities in the
Downtown that are distinctive, are designed to reflect
Campbell’s history, and include components that promote a
sense of place, either through providing public spaces, venues
for community activities, or community art and culture.
ED-6.b Support Downtown community events such as farmer’s
markets, food and music festivals, and street fairs.
ED-6.c Promote diverse community uses, including but not limited
to, distinctive outdoor dining areas, public art, and social
gathering areas in mixed-use and commercial areas of
Downtown.
ED-6.d Implement lighting, streetscape, and public art
improvements to make Downtown a safer, more pedestrian-
friendly place.
ED-6.e Downtown Parking. Implement parking management
strategies that ensure that convenient parking is available for
shoppers and restaurant patrons in Downtown Campbell.
ED-6.f Work with the Downtown Campbell Business Association
(DCBA) and the Chamber of Commerce to promote the
Downtown as a family-friendly destination.
ED-6.g Continue to implement the Downtown Development Plan and
perform periodic modifications reflective of current land use
trends.
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FS- 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Introduction
The Fiscal Sustainability Element presents goals, policies, and
actions relating to the City's long-term financial health and
prosperity. The ability of the City to provide services such as police
protection, parks, recreation, code enforcement, planning, and
public works is dependent on the City collecting adequate revenues.
Campbell’s economic development and fiscal vitality are inter-
dependent. A vital local economy ensures that private investment
is taking place in the community while generating needed tax
revenues to support public services and facilities. When local
government is adequately financed, it can in turn provide the
infrastructure, planning, and services essential for maintaining a
high quality of life and environment where businesses can prosper.
Fiscal Sustainability
This Chapter includes the following goals:
FS-1 City Budget
FS-2 Revenue
FS-3 Public Services
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CITY BUDGET
Goal FS-1
Adopt a balanced annual City budget and ensure that
the City exists within its means and maintains
adequate reserves for known and unknown future
obligations
Policies
FS-1.1 Develop and maintain a balanced budget annually.
FS-1.2 Establish and maintain reserves for known and estimated
future obligations.
FS-1.3 Construct capital improvements in accordance with an
adopted capital improvement program and the General Plan.
FS-1.4 Provide for City equipment replacement and maintenance
needed to meet established service level goals.
FS-1.5 Manage the City’s financial assets in a sound and prudent
manner.
FS-1.6 Avoid using one-time revenue sources to fund ongoing
expenditures.
FS-1.7 Utilize the services of volunteers in areas where it is
economically feasible and will not result in reductions in the
quality of services or reductions in staff levels.
FS-1.8 In the event of a significant budget shortfall that would result
in decreases in service levels, the City should engage in a
public outreach program to solicit input from the public on
options to address the shortfall. Key questions to engage the
public on may include whether or not to reduce service
levels, identification of trade-offs associated with budgetary
reductions, and whether to add new revenue sources, such
as tax increases.
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Actions in Support of Goal FS-1
FS-1.a Evaluate revenues and expenditures on an annual basis in
order to advise the City Council on actions aimed at achieving
a balanced budget.
FS-1.b Adopt an operating budget that balances current year
expenditures with current year revenues. Surplus fund
balances may be used to increase reserves, fund Capital
Improvement Projects, or be carried forward to fund future
years’ Operating Budgets when necessary to stabilize services
and fund capital outlay.
FS-1.c Continue to deliver services in the most efficient and cost-
effective manner.
FS-1.d Review methods to address unfunded liabilities, including
those associated with City employees and retirees.
FS-1.e Identify strategies to mitigate future increases in employee
retirement obligations and reduce the City’s pension liability.
FS-1.f Establish budget objectives for each operating department
which identify the services and resources being provided to
accomplish the specified objectives. However, departments
should not seek to overly monetize or fiscalize their decision-
making process.
FS-1.g Fully account for and apportion all costs, fees, and General
Fund transfers associated with user fees.
FS-1.h Prepare periodic financial reports of actual revenues and
expenditures, for review by the City Council, to provide
information on the status of the City’s financial condition.
FS-1.i Periodically evaluate financial policies which define a
practical level of reserves for future unexpected expenses
and/ or revenue declines.
FS-1.j Maintain reserves for cash flow purposes, for the
replacement of equipment and anticipated long-term
obligations.
FS-1.k Continue to prepare a five-year plan for capital
improvements to be updated and approved by the City
Council annually.
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FS-1.l Coordinate preparation of the Capital Improvement Budget
with preparation of the Operating Budget and this General
Plan. Future operating costs associated with new capital
improvements should be estimated and included in Operating
Budget projections.
FS-1.m Identify the estimated costs and potential funding sources for
each proposed capital project.
FS-1.n Perform a financial analysis of various financing methods for
new capital projects. Allow limited use of long-term
borrowing for capital improvements or projects that cannot
be financed from current revenues.
FS-1.o When capital projects are financed, amortize the debt within
a period not to exceed the expected useful life of the project.
FS-1.p Investigate the use of special assessment revenue, or other
self-supporting bonds to limit the General Fund obligation for
debt service payments whenever possible.
FS-1.q Strive to maintain or improve the City’s bond rating.
FS-1.r Maintain strong communications with bond rating agencies
about the City’s financial condition, and provide ongoing
disclosures on all outstanding debt issues.
FS-1.s Utilize short-term inter-fund loans when possible and
appropriate to reduce the cost of financing capital
improvements.
FS-1.t Maintain sound financial practices in accordance with
Federal and State law, and direct the City’s financial
resources toward meeting the City’s long-term goals.
FS-1.u Maintain accounting systems in conformity with established
standards for financial reporting as promulgated by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
FS-1.v Maintain investment policies in accordance with State laws
that stress safety and liquidity over yield.
FS-1.w Utilize “pay-as-you-go” financing of capital improvements,
whenever possible and financially prudent.
Pay-as-you-go
“Pay-as-you-go” capital finance
pays for capital projects by saving
or freeing up money from
existing sources rather than from
borrowed money or new
revenues.
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REVENUE
Goal FS-2
Maintain a diverse and stable revenue system
Policies
FS-2.1 Undertake programs which will diversify and help to keep the
City’s revenue system stable from short-term fluctuations in
any one revenue source.
FS-2.2 Encourage point-of-sale opportunities to help the City
develop and attract new sales tax revenues and
retain/enhance existing sales tax revenues.
FS-2.3 Implement a range of financial or other incentives, as
deemed appropriate by the City Council and consistent with
State law, to attract taxable sales-generating business to
Campbell, ensuring appropriate location of such businesses
primarily within the Downtown, Priority Development Area,
and along key arterial corridors.
FS-2.4 Monitor the fiscal impact of new State legislation.
Actions in Support of Goal FS-2
FS-2.a Focus business attraction and expansion efforts on uses that
generate revenue for the City, including sales tax-generating
uses and transit occupancy tax (TOT) generating uses.
FS-2.b Maintain zoning for a diverse mix of land uses to ensure a
broad revenue base through proactive land use planning and
zoning, and evaluate the fiscal effects of different land uses
on City revenues and services.
FS-2.c Continue to investigate and utilize potential new revenue
sources, such as State/ Federal funding programs, and focus
especially on those sources which will not add to the tax
burden of residents or local businesses.
FS-2.d Explore and pursue additional municipal revenue sources in
order to maintain and increase City service levels. Examples
include, but are not limited to business improvement districts,
lighting and landscaping districts, community facilities
districts, paid parking, etc.
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FS-2.e Continue efforts to enhance the accuracy of revenue
forecasts.
FS-2.f Work with other affected organizations to monitor legislation
that may affect the ability for the City to collect sales and use
tax from emerging or non-traditional outlets such as internet
retailers.
FS-2.g Work proactively with other local communities and affected
agencies to monitor legislation that may impact the City
financially, and lobby for funding of Federal, State, and
County-mandated programs and projects that have the
potential to benefit the City.
FS-2.h Perform periodic audits of existing businesses to determine
that they have business licenses and are paying sales tax.
FS-2.i Adopt fees to offset the cost to implement new State laws.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Goal FS-3
Maintain fiscal sustainability while providing core
public services and quality public facilities and
infrastructure
Policies
FS-3.1 Evaluate existing City services and programs and compare
the efficiency and net results of providing the programs and
services.
FS-3.2 Research and pursue State and Federal grants as well as
foundation grants for specific community and capital
projects.
FS-3.3 Link infrastructure improvements and service costs with
conditions of development projects.
FS-3.4 Encourage development opportunities that increase
economic gains to the city.
FS-3.5 Ensure that all development interests are responsible for
their proportionate share of on-site and off-site
improvements required to support the developed site.
Improvements may include, but are not limited to, street
construction and signalization, utility extensions, drainage
facilities, parks, and other facilities.
FS-3.6 Recover the direct upfront costs and indirect long-term costs
of providing services and facilities to new development
through a combination of fees, exactions, and other methods
based on an evaluation of long-term economic benefits and
in a manner consistent with cost recovery goals established
by the City Council.
FS-3.7 Continue to put cost-saving measures into effect, while
maintaining and improving the quality of City services.
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Actions in Support of Goal FS-3
FS-3.a Regularly review, and adjust, if necessary, the City’s various
fee programs to ensure that they reflect the full cost (or the
percentage of full cost as approved by the City Council) of
delivering infrastructure and ongoing service levels to new
development.
FS-3.b When the City determines that there is potential for
significant negative fiscal impacts resulting from a proposed
change in land use designation, developers shall be required
to prepare a fiscal analysis of potential effects on the City’s
revenue generation and cost of services, and to ascertain the
opportunity cost of the proposal (comparing against other
economically viable uses of the property). Based on the
results of the fiscal analysis, the City shall decide if a
Community Facilities District or other revenue source should
be established to help the development cover its ongoing cost
to the City, or if the proposal should be denied.
FS-3.c Regularly review established City level of service standards
and performance measures, identifying potential methods
for streamlining services and reducing costs while
maintaining desired levels of service.
FS-3.d Conduct an evaluation of City programs and identify
instances where the efficiencies of service provision have
potential for improvement. This should include identification
of which City services are not “core services” and may be
more economically provided by private vendors.
FS-3.e Evaluate the cost recovery of certain programs and services
(such as recreation, building department, public safety), and
identify goals for increased cost recovery where appropriate.
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COS-1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE
Introduction
Campbell’s recreational amenities and natural resources form an
important part of its unique character and quality of life. In our
community, these resources include the city’s parks and trails,
natural open space areas, scenic vistas, and cultural and biological
resources. It is important to understand, document, and appreciate
these resources so that these valuable pieces of the community can
be preserved and protected for future generations. Additionally,
through the reduction of solid waste, Campbell can reduce impacts
to local landfills and support a more sustainable future. The city also
supports local and regional efforts to improve air quality, reduce
stormwater pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
expand multimodal transportation options which can help create a
healthier environment for Campbell residents. Campbell’s parks
and trails are shown on Figure COS-1.
This Chapter includes the following goals:
COS-1 Open Space, Parks, and Trails
COS-2 Recreational Services
COS-3 New Development
COS-4 Trees and Vegetation
COS-5 Historic Resources
COS-6 Cultural Resources
COS-7 Biological Resources
COS-8 Energy Conservation
COS-9 Solid Waste Reductions
COS-10 Air Quality
Conservation and
Open Space
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OPEN SPACE, PARKS, TRAILS
Goal COS-1
Maintain a robust network of open space, parks, trails,
and recreation facilities that are attractive, well-
maintained, safe, and accessible to the community
Policies
COS-1.1 Provide a range of open spaces, parks, trails and recreation
facilities to meet the active and passive recreational needs of
all Campbell residents, employees, and visitors, regardless of
age, ability, or income.
COS-1.2 Strive to provide public access to three acres of open space,
park land, and recreational facilities for every 1,000
residents.
COS-1.3 Recognize that some of the recreational resources available
to city residents may be owned and/or operated by other
entities, including the County and neighboring cities, while
still meeting the recreational needs of Campbell residents.
COS-1.4 Provide open space, parks, or recreation facilities that are
safely accessible within one-half mile radii of all city residents
and prioritize the development of and access to these
facilities in underserved areas of the community.
COS-1.5 Maintain and enhance existing open space and recreation
facilities to improve their usefulness, safety, and appearance
and better address traditional and non-traditional recreation
needs, including active and passive recreation, wellness,
historical and cultural arts/heritage, environmental
education, conservation, accessibility, inclusion, diversity,
and new technology.
COS-1.6 Uphold design, construction, implementation, and
maintenance standards to ensure safe high-quality facilities,
programs, and services that cater to a variety of ages and
address the needs of all members of the community.
Open Space
Open Space is defined as any
parcel or area of land or water
that is essentially unimproved
and devoted to open-space use.
Such lands or waters may
provide value related to, among
other things, recreation, health,
habitat, biodiversity, wildlife
conservation aesthetics,
economy, climate change
mitigation and adaptation, flood
risk reduction, managed natural
resources production,
agricultural production, and
protection from hazardous
conditions.
Parks, including parks
developed with amenities such
as ballfields, playgrounds, picnic
areas, etc. are considered open
space within the Campbell
General Plan.
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COS-1.7 Continue to work with regional agencies and neighboring
jurisdictions to ensure that regional open space amenities
located in Campbell—the Los Gatos Creek Trail, the Santa
Clara County Parklands, Santa Clara Valley Water District
groundwater recharge facilities, and lands owned by the
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority—remain publicly-
accessible, well-maintained, and utilized.
COS-1.8 Support efforts to enhance, enlarge, and provide public
access to regional open space, parks, and recreation facilities
using a variety of techniques such as facilities improvement,
joint maintenance, and/or use agreements.
COS-1.9 Utilize the city’s Naylor Act rights and other funding
mechanisms to acquire and/or lease surplus school land and
other appropriately located surplus public agency lands for
open space, parks, and recreation facilities as they become
available.
COS-1.10 Continue to cooperate with school districts to optimize the
provision of open space on school sites, while considering the
needs of the city and school districts. When mutually
beneficial, pursue joint use agreements for the provisions of
public park and open space access at public schools.
COS-1.11 Where park expansion and development of new park
facilities is not feasible, identify opportunities to provide
additional park uses and amenities at existing facilities to
ensure the city’s current parklands are highly utilized and
able to serve greater numbers of residents by providing an
increased number of activities.
COS-1.12 Pursue joint use agreements with neighboring jurisdictions
to facilitate Campbell residents’ access to parks outside of
the city limits, but within close proximity to residents who
could use the parks.
COS-1.13 Encourage and support publicly accessible art installations
within private developments.
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Actions in Support of Goal COS-1
COS-1.a Prepare and adopt a Parks and Recreation Facilities Master
Plan to evaluate and address the following:
• Conduct a needs assessment through community
outreach;
• Routinely evaluate the benefit and use of existing
facilities, amenities, and programs against other
priorities;
• Identify potential sites for new parks, including
pocket-parks, community gardens, neighborhood
playgrounds, and other alternative opportunities;
• Assess demand for park land based on approved
development and future land use patterns;
• Guide operations;
• Develop an implementation strategy for potential
park site acquisitions, leases, other public access
arrangements, expansions, improvements, and
ongoing maintenance;
• Identify priority projects for use of existing and future
Park Impact Fee funds;
• Identify opportunities to establish joint use
agreements with other municipal agencies, including
but not limited to, school districts, the County,
neighboring cities, and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District to expand Campbell residents’ access to
parks, open spaces, and other recreational facilities
and amenities; and
• Establish a financial plan and funding sources.
COS-1.b Update the Master Plan periodically and coordinate the
implementation strategies with the city’s Operating Budget
and Capital Improvement Plan.
Transfer of Development Rights
(TDR) is a planning tool used to
permanently protect land with
conservation value (such as
parkland, community open
space, or other natural or
cultural resources) by
redirecting development that
would otherwise occur on this
land (the sending area) to an
area planned to accommodate
growth and development (the
receiving area).
TDR programs financially
compensate landowners for
choosing not to develop some or
all of their land. These
landowners are given an option
under municipal zoning to
legally sever the development
rights from their land and sell
these rights to another
landowner or a real estate
developer for use at a different
location. The land from which
the development rights have
been severed is permanently
protected through a
conservation easement or a
restrictive covenant. The
development value of the land
where the transferred
development rights are applied
is enhanced by allowing for new
or special uses; greater density
or intensity; or other regulatory
flexibility that zoning without
the TDR option would not have
permitted.
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COS-1.c Evaluate open space, park, and recreation facility acquisition
opportunities (including surplus public agency land) as they
become available using available funding, size of parcel and
geographic location. Sites located in neighborhoods without
adequate open space (where open space is more than one-
half mile away), parks or recreation facilities are highly
desirable. This criterion should be updated as necessary.
Additional criteria may include the following:
• Visibility to the public;
• Access;
• Site security;
• Optimization of existing resources;
• Maintenance costs;
• Availability for purchase, lease, or development;
• Service to Campbell residents;
• Financial feasibility;
• Proximity to open space in adjacent communities;
• Support for existing youth sports groups; and
• Partnership opportunities with other agencies or
organizations.
COS-1.d Pursue all forms of possible funding, including Federal, State,
County, and Santa Clara Open Space Authority funding,
private contributions, gifts and endowments, bond measures,
and special districts, to assist in the acquisition, development,
and programming of park and recreation facilities.
COS-1.e Develop and implement a plan for the systematic completion
of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades
for all city parks.
COS-1.f Continue to implement the city’s Public Art Policy (Council
Policy 1.30) for municipal construction projects.
COS-1.g Enter into facilities improvement, maintenance, and use
agreements with the County of Santa Clara, the Santa Clara
Valley Water District, local school districts, and neighboring
cities to improve, maintain, and increase access to these open
space, park lands, and facilities.
COS-1.h Work with Santa Clara Valley Water District to explore
funding and coordination options to develop the San Tomas
Aquino Creek Trail.
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COS-1.i Advocate that the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
include potential Campbell sites into its Acquisition Plan.
COS-1.j Consider creation of an ordinance requiring significant
private development projects to incorporate publicly
accessible art installations.
COS-1.k Explore and consider the preparation of a Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR) program in Campbell aimed at
increasing the amount of publicly-accessible open space in
Campbell, including parks, orchards, and other undeveloped
green space and naturalized habitat and preservation of
historic resources.
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RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Goal COS-2
Provide a variety of recreational services, programs,
facilities, and activities that are responsive to the
needs and preferences of the community
Policies
COS-2.1 Provide recreational activities, events, organized sports
leagues, special interest classes, historical Museum
education and exhibits, and other programs to meet the
diverse needs of all Campbell residents and employees, and
periodically review and update recreational programs and
services to ensure they continue to meet the community’s
needs.
COS-2.2 Continue to facilitate access to fields for non-profit youth
sports groups following the approved Park, Field, and
Athletic Facility Use Policy.
COS-2.3 Continue to plan, host, and support, in partnership with
community and business organizations, a variety of special
events that celebrate Campbell, such as community runs,
summer concert series, holiday events, family movie nights,
Heritage Theatre shows, Community Center events, and
museum exhibits and lectures.
COS-2.4 Engage the community in public outreach and educational
programs related to park and recreation planning and inform
them of available parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs,
services, and volunteer opportunities including cultural
resources offered at the Campbell Historical Museum,
Ainsley House and Heritage Theatre in order to increase and
enhance community use.
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Actions in Support of Goal COS-2
COS-2.a Expand and diversify the number of recreational programs to
address the needs of the community, including physically
challenged people. The results of the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan may influence this Action.
COS-2.b Continue to provide specialized programs, services, and
resources to Campbell’s mature population at the Campbell
Adult Center, such as computer training, social activities,
senior nutrition, and health and wellness.
COS-2.c Continue to offer priority enrollment and reservations for
Campbell residents and employees for impacted Campbell
Recreation and Community Services classes, programs, and
recreational facilities.
COS-2.d Provide opportunities for community involvement in
evaluating and programming recreational programs and
services.
COS-2.e Continue to develop free online access to historical resources
and new technologies to enhance research, historic
interpretation, and community awareness.
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NEW DEVELOPMENT
Goal COS-3
Require new development to adequately provide
and/or contribute toward additional open space,
parks, and recreational facilities
Policies
COS-3.1 Require new residential development to pay park impact
fees to use for the acquisition and development of park land
and recreational facilities, and update the fees periodically to
ensure they reflect current costs of land acquisition.
COS-3.2 Encourage the provision of publicly accessible open space
and/or recreational facilities in new residential and non-
residential development projects, to the greatest extent
feasible, in accordance with the Campbell Zoning Code.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-3
COS-3.a Utilize park impact fees for the acquisition and development
of parks and recreation facilities in accordance with the
findings and recommendations of the Parkland Dedication
Policy, Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, Council
Strategic Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and/or city
Operating Budget.
COS-3.b Update the city’s Park Impact Fees to:
1. Keep pace with park and recreation facility
acquisition, lease, and development costs; and
2. Consider the establishment of park impact fees for
non-residential development projects.
COS-3.c Review and update the Zoning Code to establish specific open
space standards for new residential and mixed-use
developments in all zoning districts.
COS-3.d Pursue opportunities for Joint-Use Agreements and MOUs
with private parties to provide public use of existing open
space, park, or recreational facilities.
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TREES AND VEGETATION
Goal COS-4
Conserve, protect and enhance trees and native
vegetation
Policies
COS-4.1 Identify and provide an urban forest vision for the city
through the creation of an Urban Forest Management Plan.
COS-4.2 Conserve existing native trees and vegetation where possible
and integrate regionally native trees and plant species into
development and infrastructure projects where appropriate.
COS-4.3 Utilize a variety of tools, including but not limited to,
museum demonstration gardens, interpretive signage,
lectures, and historical resources to share information on the
importance of preservation of native vegetation, habitats,
and resources.
COS-4.4 Require the use of primarily locally-sourced native and
drought-tolerant plants and trees for landscaping on public
projects, if feasible, and strongly encourage their use for
landscaping on private projects.
COS-4.5 Avoid removal of large, mature trees that provide wildlife
habitat, visual screening, or contribute to the visual quality
of the environment through appropriate project design and
building siting. If full avoidance is not possible, prioritize
planting of replacement trees on-site over off-site locations.
Replacement trees for high-quality mature trees should
generally be of like kind, and provide for comparable habitat
functionality, where appropriate site conditions exist.
COS-4.6 Facilitate the preservation of existing trees, the planting of
additional street trees, and the replanting of trees lost
through disease, new construction, or by other means.
COS-4.7 Facilitate planting and retention of street trees in landscaped
street medians and along city streets.
COS-4.8 Strongly discourage the removal of healthy protected trees
on public and private property. When tree removal is
necessary to protect public safety, property, or development
rights, continue to require the replacement planting of trees.
Heritage Tree
The Heritage Tree designation
signifies the importance of a tree
to the community. Heritage
trees should be of a desirable
species, have significant age and
growth and represent some kind
of cultural, educational,
economical, agricultural, social
and/or indigenous or heritage
value to the city. City officials
nominate trees on public
property for the heritage
designation, and residents can
apply to have their own trees
considered.
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COS-4.9 Disallow the removal of Heritage Trees unless the tree poses
a risk to public safety.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-4
COS-4.a Prepare an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) to:
develop an Urban Forest vision for Campbell; inventory and
assess existing resources; analyze data and identify issues
and trends over time; prioritize needs and opportunities;
identify goals, objectives, and actions; and create a
monitoring plan. The UFMP should be updated every five
years.
COS-4.b Update Campbell’s Tree Protection Regulations (Municipal
Code Chapter 21.32) to:
1. Provide more detailed tree replacement criteria to
address the aesthetic loss, habitat value, the
economic value of the tree being removed, and to
prioritize the planting of native trees;
2. Enhance the penalties for unpermitted tree removals;
3. Consider adding additional tree species to the list of
locally protected tree species (particularly native
species); and
4. Establish criteria for construction practices to protect
existing high value trees to the greatest extent
feasible. Criteria may include requirements for the
installation of barrier fencing around the drip line,
limitations to the area of ground disturbance around
protected trees, and other measures deemed
appropriate and feasible.
COS-4.c Update and revise the Campbell’s Street Trees and Parking
Strip regulations (Municipal Code Chapter 11.08) and
Streetscape Standards to:
1. Require drought-tolerant plantings, consistent with
the requirements of California’s Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (WELO);
2. Establish avoidance criteria to require site design to
retain and protect existing trees to the greatest
extent feasible; and
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3. Establish criteria for construction practices to protect
existing high value trees to the greatest extent
feasible. Criteria may include requirements for the
installation of barrier fencing around the drip line,
limitations to the area of ground disturbance around
protected trees, and other measures deemed
appropriate and feasible.
COS-4.d Update the city’s Streetscape Standards to:
1. Incorporate Green Stormwater Infrastructure
elements, where appropriate, consistent with the
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan.
2. Require drought-tolerant plantings, consistent with
the requirements of California’s Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (WELO); and
3. Add additional key arterial and boulevard streets
that are subject to the requirements of these
standards.
COS-4.e Establish and maintain agreements with civic and community
groups to plant and maintain street trees.
COS-4.f Seek grant funding (“greening” grants) to help offset the cost
of landscape improvements along special corridors and public
rights-of-way.
COS-4.g Identify high priority areas for civic tree planting activities
that provide the greatest benefits to the community and
provides urban canopy coverage in areas of the city that are
currently underserved by street trees.
COS-4.h Allocate sufficient funds in the annual budget to maintain the
city’s trees and to replace trees that are diseased or dying.
Prioritize the removal and replacement of non-native trees
and trees that have the potential to result in infrastructure
and property damage.
COS-4.i Explore mechanisms to allow private citizens to replace public
trees in instances where the tree may be causing property
damage or other nuisances.
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COS-4.J Continue to implement the city’s Tree Protection Ordinance
and observe and proclaim an annual Arbor Day Celebration
in order to remain a designated “Tree City USA”. Consider a
tree giveaway and other community activities to observe
Arbor Day.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
Goal COS-5
Protect and enhance historic resources—including
places, buildings, or landmarks with historic,
architectural, cultural, and/or aesthetic significance—
in order to preserve the city’s heritage for future
generations
Policies
COS-5.1 Protect significant historic resources and use these resources
to promote a sense of place and history in Campbell through
implementation of the Historic Preservation Ordinance,
Historic Design Guidelines for Residential Buildings, the
conservation and preservation of the city’s historical
collection at the Campbell Museum, and other applicable
codes, regulations, and area plans.
COS-5.2 Evaluate the condition of historical buildings, the costs of
rehabilitation, and the feasibility of preservation or
conservation alternatives when considering the demolition
or movement of historic structures; when possible,
encourage the adaptive re-use of the historic structure.
COS-5.3 Use the preservation standards outlined in the city’s Historic
Design Guidelines for Residential Buildings and the current
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving,
Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings, for properties listed, or eligible for listing, on the
city’s Historic Resource Inventory.
COS-5.4 Provide readily available public information on the Mills Act
and encourage people to renovate historic homes in
disrepair using property tax savings available through the
Mills Act.
The Mills Act
The Mills Act is an economic
incentive program in California
for the restoration and
preservation of qualified historic
buildings by private property
owners. The Program is
administered and implemented
by local governments, and
contracts are between the
property owner and the local
government granting tax
abatement.
Each local government
establishes their own criteria and
determines how many contracts
they will allow in their
jurisdiction.
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Actions in Support of Goal COS-5
COS-5.a Periodically update the city’s Historic Resources Inventory
with new sites or buildings that are of local, State, or federal
significance.
COS-5.b Adopt Historic Overlay Districts in order to preserve the
historic character of distinct areas and neighborhoods that
are considered important to Campbell’s history.
COS-5.c Require recordation of the designation of a Campbell Historic
Resources Inventory property on the property title, as a
condition of any discretionary land use approval.
COS-5.d Update the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms
for all designed historic properties.
COS-5.e Expand and retitle the city’s Historic Design Guidelines for
Residential Buildings to include standards and requirements
for the protection of historic commercial and other non-
residential buildings.
COS-5.f Create incentives to promote historic preservation,
maintenance, and adaptive reuse by property owners, such
as, expedited permits, lower permit fees, Mills Act Contracts
for tax benefits, tax credits, and zero or low-interest loans for
income-qualified residents.
COS-5.g Continue to implement the city’s Historic Preservation
Ordinance and periodically review and modify the Ordinance
as necessary in order to ensure that it continues to meet the
city’s historic preservation goals, including creation of a
penalty provision to discourage the unlawful alteration or
demolition of designated properties.
COS-5.h Create an annual work plan in coordination with the City
Council, Historic Preservation Board, and Historic Museum to
further preservation goals.
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COS-5.i Continue to provide educational resources and public
outreach efforts that inform citizens of ways to become
involved with local historical preservation efforts including:
• School age programs, adult lectures, on-line exhibits;
• Partnerships with other cultural and historical
institutions to promote local awareness and
appreciation of Campbell’s rich history; and
• Collaboration among community groups, educational
institutions, the Campbell Library, and the Campbell
Historical Museum and Ainsley House.
COS-5.j Use amenities such as signs and historical lighting in key
public access areas. Consider incorporating public art to
reflect historical elements.
COS-5.k Leverage public and private resources to further preservation
goals.
COS-5.l Continue to fund the Campbell Museum and ensure that it
meets the future needs of the community.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
Goal COS-6
Preserve and protect prehistoric, historic,
archaeological, and paleontological resources in
Campbell
Policies
COS-6.1 Review proposed developments and work in conjunction with
the California Historical Resources Information System,
Northwest Information Center at Sonoma State University, to
determine whether project areas contain known
archaeological resources, either prehistoric and/or historic-
era, or have the potential for such resources.
COS-6.2 If found during construction, ensure that human remains are
treated with sensitivity and dignity, and ensure compliance
with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code
Section 7050.5 and California Public Resources Code Section
5097.98.
COS-6.3 Work with Native American representatives to identify and
appropriately address, through avoidance or mitigation,
impacts to Native American cultural resources and sacred
sites during the development review process.
COS-6.4 Consistent with State, local, and tribal intergovernmental
consultation requirements such as SB 18 and AB 52, the city
shall consult as necessary with Native American tribes that
may be interested in proposed new development and land
use policy changes.
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Actions in Support of Goal COS-6
COS-6.a Consider preparing a cultural and archaeological survey of
the community to determine which sites will require a study
for cultural or archaeological resources prior to excavation. If
significant cultural or archaeological resources, including
historic and prehistoric resources, are identified, appropriate
measures shall be implemented, such as documentation and
conservation, to reduce adverse impacts to the resource.
Adopt an ordinance codifying these requirements into the
Campbell Municipal Code.
COS-6.b Require all development, infrastructure, and other ground-
disturbing projects to comply with the following conditions in
the event of an inadvertent discovery of cultural resources or
human remains:
• If construction or grading activities result in the discovery
of significant historic or prehistoric archaeological
artifacts or unique paleontological resources, all work
within 100 feet of the discovery shall cease, the Planning
Division shall be notified, the resources shall be examined
by a qualified archaeologist, paleontologist, or historian
for appropriate protection and preservation measures;
and work may only resume when appropriate protections
are in place and have been approved by the Planning
Division.
• If human remains are discovered during any ground
disturbing activity, work shall stop until the Planning
Division and the County Coroner have been contacted; if
the human remains are determined to be of Native
American origin, the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) and the most likely descendants
have been consulted; and work may only resume when
appropriate measures have been taken and approved by
the Planning Division. Adopt an ordinance codifying
these requirements into the Campbell Municipal Code.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Goal COS-7
Protect and maintain animal and plant species, city
trees, waterways, and other supporting biological
habitats within Campbell
Policies
COS-7.1 Preserve and enhance biological communities that
contribute to Campbell’s and the region’s biodiversity
including, but not limited to, wetlands, riparian areas, and
aquatic habitat.
COS-7.2 Preserve and enhance the aesthetic and habitat value of
riparian corridors including the Los Gatos and San Tomas
Aquino Creeks.
COS-7.3 Focus conservation efforts on high priority conservation
areas that contain suitable habitat for endangered,
threatened, migratory, or special-status species and that can
be managed with minimal interference with nearby urban
land uses.
COS-7.4 Conserve existing native trees and vegetation where possible
and integrate regionally native plant species into
development and infrastructure projects where appropriate.
COS-7.5 Work with Valley Water (Santa Clara Water Valley District) to
preserve wetlands, riparian corridors, and buffer zones in
Campbell by continuing to require that new development
follow the “Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near
Streams” to protect streams and riparian habitats. Encourage
the use of water quality wetlands, bioretention, watershed-
scale retrofits, etc., where such measures are likely to be
effective and technically and economically feasible.
COS-7.6 Limit the disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage
systems in Campbell by conserving natural open space areas,
protecting channels, and minimizing the impacts from
stormwater runoff.
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COS-7.7 Build upon existing streetscapes and develop an urban forest
along the city’s major corridors and in residential
neighborhoods to provide avian habitat, sequester carbon
emissions, foster pedestrian activity, and provide shade.
COS-7.8 Reduce the use of highly-reflective and/or transparent
building materials in order to reduce the potential for bird
strikes and other harm to wildlife.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-7
COS-7.a Cooperate with State, federal, and local agencies to ensure
that development does not cause significant adverse impacts
to existing riparian corridors; this includes continued
compliance with the “Guidelines and Standards for Land Use
Near Streams” from Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water
District).
COS-7.b Continue to require new development and infrastructure
projects to incorporate the standards and requirements
contained in the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program’s current C.3 Stormwater Handbook to
ensure that Low Impact Development (LID) measures are
incorporated into site designs to reduce stormwater
pollutants, incorporate Green Stormwater Infrastructure,
and encourage greater use of permeable paving surfaces.
COS-7.c Where sensitive biological habitats have been identified on or
immediately adjacent to a project site, the project shall
include appropriate mitigation measures identified by a
qualified biologist, which may include, but are not limited to
the following:
• Pre-construction surveys for species listed under the State or
Federal Endangered Species Acts, Migratory Bird Treaty Act,
or species identified as special-status by the resource
agencies, shall be conducted by a qualified biologist;
• Provision of temporary or permanent buffers of adequate
size (based on the specifics of the protected species) to avoid
nest abandonment by nesting migratory birds and raptors
associated with construction and site development
activities.
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• Construction barrier fencing shall be installed around
sensitive resources and areas identified for avoidance or
protection, and to reduce potential soil compaction in
sensitive areas; and
• Pre-Construction training of contractors and sub-
contractors shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to
identify and avoid protected species and habitat.
COS-7.d Work with Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District) to
restrict future fencing, piping, and channelization of creeks
when flood control and public safety can be achieved through
measures that preserve the natural environmental and
habitat of riparian corridors; in addition, evaluate
opportunities to revert some existing concrete-lined channels
to more natural alternatives such as levees.
COS-7.e Encourage the Santa Clara Valley Water District, County
Parks Department, developers, and private property owners
to plant and maintain native trees and plants and replace
invasive, non-native species with native ones along creek
corridors.
COS-7.f Continue to work collaboratively with the Santa Clara Valley
Water District to institute on-going programs to remove
invasive plant species and harmful insects from ecologically
sensitive areas, primarily by means other than application of
herbicides and pesticides.
COS-7.g Develop and implement a Grading Ordinance that requires
the use of erosion and sediment control measures and
minimizes grading and vegetation removal near creeks to
ensure that the creeks are protected from reduction in bank
stability, erosion, downstream sedimentation, and flooding.
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COS-7.h Coordinate with the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, Santa Clara County, the Santa Clara Valley Water
District, and local watershed protection groups to identify
potentially impacted aquatic habitat within Campbell and to
develop riparian management guidelines to be implemented
by development, recreation, and other projects adjacent to
creeks, streams, and other waterways. Efforts should result
in standards to reduce impacts between urban development
and riparian corridors, including lighting restrictions,
pollution controls, noise reduction, and other measures
deemed appropriate to preserve and enhance the biological
function of habitat.
COS-7.i Adopt an ordinance incorporating the Guidelines and
Standards for Land Use Near Streams into the Zoning Code.
COS-7.j Update Section 21.18.110 (Refuse and recycling storage
areas) of the Municipal Code to require new and existing
(subject to specified thresholds) refuse enclosures to
incorporate appropriate stormwater protection measures
consistent with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program C.3 Stormwater Handbook.
COS-7.k Consider the preparation of local CEQA thresholds for
significant impacts to biological resources.
COS-7.l Consider the preparation and adoption of an ordinance that
establishes regulations to reduce bird mortality from
windows, other specific glass features, and certain lighting
elements that are known to increase the risk of bird collisions.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
Goal COS-8
Conserve energy and other natural resources through
consumption reduction programs and the maximum
use of renewable resources
Policies
COS-8.1 Require all development projects to comply with the
mandatory energy efficiency requirements of the California
Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and Building and
Energy Efficiency Standards.
COS-8.2 Support and encourage the implementation of innovative
and green building best management practices including, but
not limited to, sustainable site planning, solar opportunities,
LEED certification for new development, the local adoption
of Reach Codes, and incorporation of net zero energy
development standards in the California Code of Regulations
(CCR), Title 24, if feasible.
COS-8.3 Promote city operations as a model for energy efficiency and
green building and install, as feasible, energy-efficient
lighting, appliances, and alternative-energy infrastructure in
city facilities.
COS-8.4 Pursue the use of alternative energy and fuel-efficient city
vehicles and equipment that meet or surpass state emissions
requirements, to the extent feasible.
COS-8.5 Continue to participate in Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE)
whereby city-owned facilities, parks, and streetlights will run
on 100% renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and
motivate and encourage Campbell residents and businesses
to participate in Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and support statewide alternative
energy use.
COS-8.6 Coordinate with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to
increase public awareness of electrical and natural gas
conservation practices and programs, such as rebate
programs and energy efficiency audits.
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COS-8.7 Expand water conservation, reuse, and recycling efforts
throughout the city in order to meet the conservation goals
established by the San Jose Water Company’s adopted Urban
Water Management Plan and the Campbell Climate Action
Plan once adopted.
COS-8.8 Encourage all public and private landscaping in new
development and renovation projects to be designed to
reduce water demand, prevent runoff, decrease flooding,
and recharge groundwater through the installation of LID
measures, irrigation systems, the selection of appropriate
plant material, and proper soil preparation.
COS-8.9 Maintain and enhance the health of the groundwater basin
by encouraging new groundwater recharge opportunities,
promoting the use of permeable surface materials, providing
ample areas of open space in order to decrease surface
runoff and promote groundwater recharge, and through the
use of other LID techniques, such bioswales, where feasible.
COS-8.10 Support the use of on-site rainwater harvesting/catchment
systems and small-scale recycled water systems for new and
existing development.
COS-8.11 Support the use and installation of on-site grey water reuse
systems.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-8
COS-8.a 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
General Plan and the Campbell Municipal Code.
COS-8.b Participate in regional energy management and conservation
efforts and encourage the expanded use of energy efficient
and alternative fuels, buses with bike racks, and other system
improvements including infrastructure for alternative energy
vehicles that enhance overall energy efficiency and
conservation.
COS-8.c Continue to offer reduced permit fees and expedited permit
applications on solar installation projects and promote State,
federal, and private rebate programs.
Reach Codes
In addition to California State
required building codes, cities
and counties may adopt more
advanced, or enhanced, building
codes, which are known as reach
codes.
Reach codes can provide
additional health, safety and
environmental benefits. They
may be implemented using one
of two approaches:
Prescriptive codes:
Require one or more specific
energy measures.
Performance codes:
Require a building to perform
more efficiently based on
accepted computer modelling
and allow trade-offs between
energy measures.
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COS-8.d Consider use of alternative fuel vehicles or electric vehicles for
city use. If deemed appropriate, identify vehicle purchase
needs in the city’s Fleet Replacement Plan.
COS-8.e Encourage a reduction in residential water usage through
plumbing retrofits with ultralow-flush toilets, leak detection
and repair, and other programs offered through the city’s
water service providers.
COS-8.f Establish standards for onsite rainwater capture and storage.
Standards should include size and placement requirements
for above ground storage tanks, and requirements for
underground water tank storage.
COS-8.g Consider appropriate incentives for new developments
incorporating rainwater capture, and grey water re-use
systems. Incentives may include:
• Permit fee reductions
• Reduced setback requirements
COS-8.h Provide public information and school education programs
including “water-wise” demonstration gardens, seasonal
reminders in utility bills and free literature regarding water
conservation.
COS-8.i Provide a conservation page (or similar page) on the city’s
website that provides links to resource agencies and provides
information regarding local and regional conservation and
environmental programs, to the extent that the city has
readily available information, including recycling guidance
for single family residences, businesses, and apartments,
opportunities for reuse of materials, a description of how to
compost, and a description of methods to reduce water use,
such as appropriate reuse and recycling of water, water
conservation measures, and xeriscaping.
COS-8.j Work with the city’s water service providers to advertise
water conservation and recycling programs for residential,
commercial, industrial, and institutional users.
COS-8.k Encourage efforts to reduce landscape water usage through
landscape irrigation audits, water-efficient landscape awards
programs, and landscape conservation programs offered
through the city’s water service providers.
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COS-8.l Continue to require new development and remodels to follow
the city’s Water Efficient Landscaping Guidelines and
Landscape Requirements as defined in Chapter 21.26 of the
Municipal Code.
COS-8.m Update Chapter 21.26 of t to fully integrate and simplify the
provisions of the California Model Water Efficient Ordnance
(MWELO) and consider lower thresholds for compliance.
COS-8.n Work with the city’s water service providers to encourage the
construction of additional infrastructure in the city for the use
of reclaimed water for non-potable uses.
COS-8.o Coordinate with and support the Santa Clara Valley Water
District’s groundwater recharge projects, and pursue
mutually beneficial agreements that identify and implement
groundwater recharge projects within Campbell.
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SOLID WASTE REDUCTIONS
Goal COS-9
Reduce the generation of solid waste and promote
environmentally responsible solid waste disposal
throughout the city using innovative waste diversion
programs and strategies
Policies
COS-9.1 Provide adequate waste disposal, recycling, composting, and
reuse services for present and future residents and
businesses, including programs that improve public access to
solid waste collection, recycling, and composting facilities.
COS-9.2 Participate in source reduction, recycling, and composting
efforts to reduce the amount of solid waste sent to the
landfill and extend the life of the landfill.
COS-9.3 Comply with California’s adopted source reduction,
recycling, and organics composting requirements applicable
to Campbell.
COS-9.4 Locate waste collection, transfer, and processing facilities in
areas that minimize impacts to the surrounding community.
COS-9.5 Support the efforts of the city’s solid waste collection
provider to maintain adequate solid waste, organics, and
recycling collection service levels and solid waste facilities in
accordance with State law, and periodically review waste
collection performance to verify adequacy of service.
COS-9.6 Increase the city’s role in the source reduction and recycling
components of waste management through organics and
recycling programs at city facilities to reduce the quantity of
city-generated waste.
COS-9.7 Require that special waste—including hazardous materials,
tires, medications, infectious waste, asbestos waste,
construction waste, and electronic waste—are recycled and
disposed of in a manner that is safe for the environment,
residents, and visitors to Campbell.
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COS-9.8 Work with appropriate service providers to collect and
compost green waste, including landscaping, trees,
composting and mulch, and other sources of organic waste,
to distribute for use in parks, medians, and other municipal
areas.
COS-9.9 Regularly educate the public on ways to divert household
waste from the landfill, including education programs on
reducing, reusing, and recycling material.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-9
COS-9.a Continue existing, and develop new, diversion strategies
(including source reduction, recycling, and organics
programs) to reduce solid waste disposal volume to meet the
State-mandated level.
COS-9.b Pursue public funding sources, such as grants, to reduce fiscal
impacts of continued implementation of recycling programs.
COS-9.c In cooperation with the city’s solid waste collection service
provider, assist in the development and distribution of
educational materials describing options for disposal of
construction and demolition debris, home composting,
residential organics collection, and source reduction and
recycling for schools.
COS-9.d Continue to implement, and update as necessary, the city’s
Municipal Code to regulate issues related to solid waste,
including but not limited to Chapter 6.04, Discarded
Materials and Excluded Waste Management, Chapter 6.12,
Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and Demolition
Debris, Chapter 6.19, Single-Use Foodware Accessories and
Standard Condiments, Chapter 6.20, Reusable Bags, and
Chapter 6.30, Expanded Polystyrene.
COS-9.e Complete a solid waste master plan addressing the following
items: user fee structures, educational materials on organics
and recycling programs, and city policy requiring the
purchase of materials made from organics and recyclables
when feasible.
COS-9.f Continue to promote citywide reuse events such as the
Community Garage Sale, and encourage community groups
and organizations to pursue reuse events and activities to
prevent reusable items from going into the landfill.
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AIR QUALITY
Goal COS-10
Improve air quality in Campbell and the region
through reductions in air pollutants and greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions
Policies
COS-10.1 Improve air quality through continuing to require a
development pattern that focuses growth in and around
existing urbanized areas, locates new housing near places of
employment, encourages alternative modes of
transportation, supports efficient parking strategies,
reduces vehicle miles traveled, and requires projects to
mitigate significant air quality impacts.
COS-10.2 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.
COS-10.3 Minimize exposure of sensitive receptors to concentrations
of air pollutant emissions and toxic air contaminants. For
discretionary projects involving sensitive receptors (i.e.,
children, the elderly, or people with illnesses) proposed
within 500 feet of State Route 17 or State Route 85, require
an analysis of mobile source toxic air contaminant health
risks and, if necessary, incorporate appropriate mitigation
measures to reduce health risks to the greatest extent
feasible.
COS-10.4 Require projects to adhere to the requirements of the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), including
standards related to fireplaces, wood stoves, heaters, dust
control, and abatement measures.
COS-10.5 Reduce adverse air quality impacts of municipal operations.
COS-10.6 Use the city’s development review process and the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate and
mitigate the local and cumulative effects of new
development on air quality.
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COS-10.7 Coordinate with the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to
properly measure air quality at emission sources and
enforce the standards of the Clean Air Act.
COS-10.8 Comply with regional, state, and federal standards and
programs for control of all airborne pollutants and noxious
odors, regardless of source.
COS-10.9 Coordinate with Santa Clara County and nearby cities to
implement regional GHG reduction plans and consolidate
efforts to reduce GHGs throughout the county.
Actions in Support of Goal COS-10
COS-10.a Review all new industrial and commercial development
projects for potential air quality impacts to residences and
other sensitive receptors. The city shall ensure that
mitigation measures and best management practices are
implemented to reduce significant emissions of criteria
pollutants. Adopt an ordinance codifying these
requirements into the Campbell Municipal Code.
COS-10.b Review development, infrastructure, and planning projects
for consistency with BAAQMD requirements during the
application review and/or CEQA review process. Require
project applicants to prepare air quality analyses to address
BAAQMD and General Plan requirements, which includes
analysis and identification of:
• Air pollutant emissions associated with the project
during construction, project operation, and cumulative
conditions;
• Potential exposure of sensitive receptors to toxic air
contaminants;
• Significant air quality impacts associated with the
project for construction, project operation, and
cumulative conditions; and
• Mitigation measures to reduce significant impacts to
less than significant or the maximum extent feasible
where impacts cannot be mitigated to less than
significant.
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COS-10.c Prepare a Climate Action Plan that establishes GHG
reduction targets that are consistent with Statewide GHG
reduction goals, and includes an implementation program
to achieve the reduction targets. Periodically review and
update the Plan as necessary to achieve the GHG reduction
targets specified in the Plan.
COS-10.d Encourage improvements such as bus turnouts and
synchronized traffic signals for new development to reduce
excessive vehicle emissions caused by idling.
COS-10.e Continue implementation of the city’s Municipal Code
Chapter 18.70, Woodburning Appliances, in order to
improve and maintain air quality conditions in the city and
enhance the health and quality of life of its citizens.
COS-10.f Require adequate buffering or other mitigation of all
potential air pollutant sources, including commercial and
industrial emissions.
COS-10.g Assist the BAAQMD and Santa Clara County in their efforts
to achieve compliance with existing air quality regulations.
COS-10.h Assess the adequacy of environmental documents for
projects proposed in the city utilizing the thresholds
established in the BAAQMD guidelines.
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CSF - 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Introduction
The provision of adequate utilities and community services is
essential to maintain a high quality of life in Campbell. These
services are provided by the City of Campbell as well as local
utilities, agencies, and districts. The future public facility and
infrastructure needs of new projects must be carefully considered
when evaluating new opportunities for growth to ensure existing
residents and businesses continue to receive adequate services and
new developments have the necessary facilities and infrastructure
to support long-term viability. City-owned public facilities and
properties are shown on Figure CSF-1.
Though not specifically required by State law for inclusion in the
General Plan, the Community Services and Facilities Element is an
essential component to ensure the infrastructure and public
services meet the needs of the Campbell community. This element
works collaboratively with the topics addressed in the General Plan
Elements, including the Land Use, Safety, Conservation and Open
Space, and Community Health and Wellness Elements.
Community Services and
Facilities
This Chapter includes the following goals:
CSF-1 General
CSF-2 Schools and Libraries
CSF-3 Water
CSF-4 Sewer
CSF-5 Stormwater and Drainage
CSF-6 Solid Waste
CSF-7 Electricity, Natural Gas, and
Telecommunications
CSF-8 Other Public Facilities
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND
FACILITIES
Goal CSF-1
Provide effective, high-quality, and cost-effective
community services and facilities for residents,
businesses, institutions, and visitors in Campbell.
Policies
CSF-1.1 Ensure that new growth and development participates in the
provision and expansion of community services and facilities,
and does not exceed Campbell’s ability to provide them.
CSF-1.2 Require new development to demonstrate that the city’s
community services and facilities can accommodate the
increased demand for said services and facilities associated
with the project.
CSF-1.3 Require new development to offset or mitigate impacts to
community services and facilities to ensure that service levels
for existing users are not degraded or impaired by new
development, to the satisfaction of the city.
CSF-1.4 Maintain and implement public facility master plans, such as
the Civic Center Master Plan, in collaboration with
appropriate outside service providers and other agencies, to
ensure compliance with appropriate regional, State, and
Federal laws and to provide efficient public facilities and
services to Campbell.
CSF-1.5 Support the Civic Center Improvement projects funded by
Measure O.
CSF-1.6 Maintain and fund capital improvement programs to ensure
the adequate and efficient provision of public facilities and
municipal improvements.
CSF-1.7 Pursue public-private partnerships to assist in funding the
provision of public facilities and services. Encourage new
large-scale development projects to incorporate community
features, such as meeting spaces or rooms used by
community organizations.
Measure O
Measure O was placed on the
ballot by the Campbell City
Council and was approved by
voters in 2018. The authorized
the city to issue up to
$50,000,000 in general obligation
bonds for constructing a new
police building and an improved
library facility.
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Actions in Support of Goal CSF-1
CSF-1.a Require new development to pay its fair share of the cost of
onsite and offsite community services and facilities that are
necessary to serve the new development project, as
determined by a nexus study.
CSF-1.b Regularly coordinate with outside service providers and other
agencies regarding their public facility plans and provide local
input on goals, objectives, and projects.
CSF-1.c Maintain records regarding the quality and status of public
facilities and critical infrastructure and use this information
to inform the capital improvement planning process.
CSF-1.d Utilize the Measure O funding to complete Civic Center
Improvements, including development of new/improved
Police and Library facilities.
CSF-1.e As funding permits, conduct a needs assessment of city
facilities and services to determine if consolidation of selected
functions at a central location is feasible and would improve
community services; consider opportunities for partnerships
or shared use with other community organizations and
facilities.
CSF-1.f After conducting a comprehensive needs assessment,
establish priorities and funding mechanisms, such as a
Community Facilities District, for projects and improvements
to public and community facilities and buildings. The priority
setting process should include an extensive public outreach
and participation program, and should assess needs and
opportunities associated with community buildings and
specific needs identified by the public and the City Council.
CSF-1.g Implement the various goals, policies, and actions within the
Emergency Services section of the Safety Element, which are
focused on ensuring adequate Police, Fire, and Emergency
facilities and equipment to maintain a safe community.
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SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
Goal CSF-2
Support the continued learning of all Campbell
residents by providing high quality public and private
educational opportunities and facilities
Policies
CSF-2.1 Encourage an environment in which community learning,
literacy, and cultural opportunities are enhanced,
encouraged, supported, and celebrated.
CSF-2.2 Continue to strongly support and encourage the
maintenance of high-quality public and private schools and
diverse educational opportunities in Campbell.
CSF-2.3 Work cooperatively with local school districts to explore all
local and State funding sources to secure available funding
for new school facilities and programs.
CSF-2.4 Consider opportunities for joint-use facilities with the local
school districts. When feasible, a joint-use agreement will be
pursued to maximize public use of facilities, minimize
duplication of services provided, and facilitate shared
financial and operational responsibilities.
CSF-2.5 Continue to elevate the voices of Campbell youth by
supporting and utilizing the Campbell Youth Commission to
advise the City Council on youth and school related issues.
CSF-2.6 Continue to recognize and appreciate the value that teens
and youth provide to the character and vibrancy of the
community, and strive to improve services, facilities, and
activities available to serve teens and local youth.
CSF-2.7 Promote Campbell paid internship programs and
opportunities to connect students with local businesses and
provide them with hands on work experience.
CSF-2.8 Encourage the expansion of higher education program
offerings and opportunities in Campbell.
CSF-2.9 Support the efforts of schools and other organizations to
provide continuing adult education programs.
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CSF-2.10 Support efforts to modernize and improve library facilities in
the community.
CSF-2.11 Encourage private donations and support State funding for
library operations that serve Campbell.
Actions in Support of Goal CSF-2
CSF-2.a Maintain a close, collaborative relationship with the local
public and private school districts to ensure the adequate
provision of school and related facilities to serve existing and
future development. The city should work with the local
school districts to develop criteria for the designation of
school sites, identify locations for new school sites, and
consider a range of opportunities available to the city to
reduce the cost of land for school facilities. Such opportunities
may include, but are not limited to, designating lands as
Institutional (I) on the General Plan Land Use map when
future school sites are identified. The city shall encourage the
local school districts to comply with city standards in the
design and landscaping of school facilities.
CSF-2.b Require new development to pay applicable school facility
impact fees and work with developers and the school districts
to ensure that adequate school and related facilities will be
available.
CSF-2.c Include the local school districts in the development review
process of major housing projects, encouraging input from
the school districts to ensure that adequate school facilities
are available to meet the demands of new development
projects.
CSF-2.d Pursue joint-use agreements with schools, social service
agencies, cultural institutions, and other community
organizations to extend educational, recreational, library,
and other public services to populations that may otherwise
not be served.
CSF-2.e Encourage schools and businesses to partner on internships
and other jobs training programs.
CSF-2.f Work collaboratively with the Santa Clara County Library
System and community volunteers to identify opportunities
to expand and provide library services that meet the
educational and social needs of all residents.
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CSF-2.g Identify partnership opportunities between municipalities,
other agencies, and library support organizations to expand
library facilities, resources and services.
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WATER
Goal CSF-3
Provide a long-term, reliable, and safe water supply,
storage, and distribution system to meet the needs of
existing and future development
Policies
CSF-3.1 Coordinate with the local water purveyor to ensure safe
drinking water standards are met.
CSF-3.2 Coordinate with local water districts to ensure the water
system and supply adequately meets the needs of existing
and future development and is utilized in a sustainable
manner.
CSF-3.3 Prior to the approval of major new development, Specific
Plans, major infrastructure improvements, or other projects
that would result in increased demand for public water
conveyance and treatment in excess of the demands
contemplated by this General Plan, such projects must
demonstrate proof of adequate water supply (e.g., that
existing services are adequate to accommodate the
increased demand, or improvements to the capacity of the
system to meet increased demand will be made prior to
project implementation) and that potential cumulative
impacts to water users and the environment will be
addressed.
CSF-3.4 Coordinate with local water districts when considering land
use changes in order to assist the districts in planning for
adequate water capacity to accommodate future growth.
CSF-3.5 Ensure that all new development provides for and funds its
fair share of the costs for adequate water distribution,
including line extensions, easements, and dedications.
CSF-3.6 Encourage service providers to explore the use of new
technologies in the acquisition, treatment, distribution, and
consumption of water including monitoring technologies,
and other best practices.
CSF-3.7 Work collaboratively with local water districts to encourage
the use of recycled water for irrigation.
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CSF-3.8 Support water conservation measures that comply with the
State and Federal legislation and that are consistent with
measures adopted in all applicable Urban Water
Management Plans.
CSF-3.9 Reduce potable water use and increase water conservation.
CSF-3.10 Educate the public on water issues and conservation
strategies, in partnership with water districts and regional
partners; focus on business activities with the potential to
pollute and distribute Best Management Practices (BMP)
guidance for business activities.
Actions in Support of Goal CSF-3
CSF-3.a Continue to require, as part of the development review
process, project applicants to demonstrate sufficient access
to water resources to service the project area.
CSF-3.b Continue to maintain, and periodically review and renew,
Water Supply Agreements with the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Santa Clara Valley
Water District (SCVWD). The Water Supply Agreements shall
provide for adequate supplies to meet the 20-year General
Plan buildout projections for the city.
CSF-3.c Regularly review and update the city’s water conservation
measures to be consistent with current best management
practices for water conservation, considering measures
recommended by the State Department of Water Resources,
the California Urban Water Conservation Council, and the
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency.
CSF-3.d Aggressively pursue expansions to the treatment and
distribution capacity of recycled water supplies and
coordinate with the City of San Jose South Bay Water
Recycling Program to increase recycled water supplies
available to Campbell.
CSF-3.e Continuously monitor water flows through the city’s water
system to identify areas of potential water loss and instances
of under-billing for water services, and make improvements
to the system and billing assessments as necessary.
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CSF-3.f Continue educational outreach designed to increase public
participation in water conservation and water quality
awareness through printed material and the city’s website
and social media accounts.
CSF-3.G Consider amending the Municipal Code to prohibit the
construction of new outdoor pools.
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SEWER
Goal CSF-4
Maintain adequate and efficient sewer and
wastewater facilities and infrastructure
Policies
CSF-4.1 Ensure safe and reliable sewer and wastewater collection
and treatment infrastructure to serve the existing and future
development.
CSF-4.2 Continue to coordinate with the West Valley Sanitation
District and San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater
Facility when reviewing new development applications in
order to ensure that new growth does not exceed the
availability of adequate sewage treatment capacity or
predate the presence of necessary infrastructure.
CSF-4.3 Work with the West Valley Sanitation District to assist in the
maintenance and monitoring of the existing wastewater
collection infrastructure to increase the lifespan of the
system and ensure public safety.
CSF-4.4 Ensure that all new developments provide for and fund their
fair share of the costs for adequate sewer collection and
treatment, including line extensions, easements, and
dedications.
CSF-4.5 Reduce wastewater system demand by encouraging water
conserving designs and equipment and designing
wastewater systems to minimize inflow and infiltration.
CSF-4.6 Coordinate with West Valley Sanitation District, the San Jose-
Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and end users to
increase the use of recycled wastewater for existing and
future needs as new technology, funding, and infrastructure
is available.
CSF-4.7 Encourage existing septic tank users to connect to sanitary
sewer systems and explore methods to require all existing
septic tank users to convert to sanitary sewer systems, such
as prohibiting additions or installation of new plumbing
fixtures.
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Actions in Support of Goal CSF-4
CSF-4.a Require new development to provide for and fund a fair share
of the costs for adequate sewer distribution, including line
extensions, easements, and plant expansions.
CSF-4.b Work with the West Valley Sanitation District and San Jose-
Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility to assist in the
maintenance of an adequate sewage treatment and disposal
system.
CSF-4.c Encourage an industrial pretreatment program for business
parks and other industrial uses in accordance with State and
Federal standards.
CSF-4.d Continue to monitor the effluent generation rates citywide,
and ensure that Campbell retains adequate capacity
allocations at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater
Facility to meet existing and projected demand.
CSF-4.e Explore the viability of alternative uses of recycled
wastewater, including irrigation, dust control, soil
compaction, fire protection, and investigate new technology
for the use of recycled water as it is being developed.
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STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE
Goal CSF-5
Design and maintain attractive, efficient, and
environmentally sound storm drain systems to
accommodate runoff from existing and projected
development and prevent property damage due to
flooding
Policies
CSF-5.1 Maintain and improve Campbell's storm drainage facilities.
CSF-5.2 Require all development projects to demonstrate how
stormwater runoff will be detained or retained on-site
and/or conveyed to the nearest drainage facility as part of
the development review process and as required by the San
Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit.
CSF-5.3 Require all future development projects to analyze their
drainage and stormwater conveyance impacts and either
demonstrate that the city’s existing infrastructure can
accommodate increased stormwater flows, or make the
necessary improvements to mitigate all potential impacts.
CSF-5.4 Applicable projects shall incorporate Best Management
Practices (BMPs) and Low Impact Development measures
(LID) to treat stormwater before discharge from the site. The
facilities shall be sized to meet regulatory requirements.
CSF-5.5 Where feasible, conform developments to natural
landforms, avoid excessive grading and disturbance of
vegetation and soils, retain native vegetation and trees, and
maintain natural drainage patterns.
CSF-5.6 Applicable projects shall control peak flows and duration of
runoff to prevent accelerated erosion of downstream
watercourses.
CSF-5.7 Where possible, avoid new outfalls to natural or earthen
channels.
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CSF-5.8 Owners and operators of stormwater treatment facilities
shall maintain those facilities and ensure they continue to be
effective.
CSF-5.9 Encourage dual-use detention basins for parks, ball fields,
and other appropriate uses.
CSF-5.10 Consider incorporation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
(GSI) measures as standard elements in the design and
implementation of various Public Works projects and
programs.
Actions in Support of Goal CSF-5
CSF-5.a Regularly review and update the City of Campbell’s Green
Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan, and integrate GSI
features into street designs to protect stormwater quality.
GSI features typically include biotreatment areas in the form
of stormwater curb extensions, stormwater planters, and
stormwater tree filters, designed to treat stormwater runoff
from adjacent roadways and sidewalks. Other systems, such
as pervious pavement, may also achieve this objective.
CSF-5.b Continue to complete gaps in the drainage system in areas of
existing development through the implementation of
drainage improvement projects identified in the Green
Stormwater Infrastructure Plan.
CSF-5.c Continue to review development projects to identify potential
stormwater and drainage impacts and require development
to include measures to ensure that off-site runoff is not
increased beyond pre-development levels during rain and
flood events.
CSF-5.d Require project designs to minimize drainage concentrations,
minimize impervious coverage, utilize pervious paving
materials, utilize Low Impact Development (LID) and Green
Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) strategies, and utilize Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce stormwater runoff.
CSF-5.e Identify which stormwater drainage facilities are in need of
repair and address these needs through the city’s Capital
Improvement Program.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure
(GSI)
The city’s Green Stormwater
Infrastructure (GSI) Plan
describes how Campbell will
gradually transform its urban
landscape and storm drainage
systems from “gray” to “green”;
that is, supplement traditional
storm drain infrastructure,
where stormwater runoff flows
directly from impervious
surfaces into storm drains and
receiving waters, with a more
resilient, sustainable system that
reduces and slows runoff by
dispersing it to vegetated areas,
promotes infiltration and
evapotranspiration, collects
runoff for non-potable uses, and
treats runoff using biotreatment
and other green infrastructure
practices.
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CSF-5.f Continue to implement a comprehensive municipal
stormwater pollution-prevention program consistent with
the city’s current Stormwater NPDES permit.
CSF-5.g Work cooperatively with local, State, and Federal agencies to
comply with regulations, reduce pollutants in runoff, and
protect and enhance water resources as required by the San
Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Permit.
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SOLID WASTE
Goal CSF-6
Ensure adequate and environmentally responsible
solid waste disposal and recycling services for all users
Policies
CSF-6.1 Provide adequate waste disposal, recycling, and reuse
services, including programs that improve public access to
solid waste collection and recycling facilities.
CSF-6.2 Maximize source reduction and recycling to reduce the
amount of solid waste sent to the landfill.
CSF-6.3 Reduce municipal waste generation by increasing recycling,
on-site composting, and mulching, where feasible, at
municipal facilities, as well as using resource efficient
landscaping techniques in new or renovated medians and
parks.
CSF-6.4 Support and encourage residential, commercial, and
industrial source reduction, recycling, and reuse programs
and techniques.
CSF-6.5 Locate waste collection, transfer, and processing facilities in
areas that minimize impacts to the surrounding community.
CSF-6.6 When feasible, minimize the potential impacts of waste
collection, transportation, and the location of potential
disposal facilities upon the residents of Campbell.
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Actions in Support of Goal CSF-6
CSF-6.a Regularly monitor the level of service provided by garbage
and recycling collection contractors to ensure that the service
levels are adequate.
CSF-6.b Implement recycling and waste reduction education
programs for city employees. The education program will
disseminate information on what and how much is recycled
by the city.
CSF-6.c Enforce and periodically update the Recycling and Salvaging
of Construction and Demolition Debris Chapter (6.12) of the
Campbell Municipal Code.
CSF-6.d Include standard language in requests for services and in city
agreements requiring contractors to use best management
practices to maximize diversion of waste from the landfill.
CSF-6.e Pursue public funding sources, such as grants, to implement
recycling and reuse programs.
CSF-6.f Encourage recycling, reuse, and appropriate disposal of
hazardous materials, including the following:
• Increase participation in single-family and multi-family
residential curbside recycling programs;
• Increase participation in commercial and industrial
recycling programs for organics, fiber, and containers;
• Reduce yard and landscaping waste through methods such
as composting, grass recycling, and using resource efficient
landscaping techniques;
• 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; and
• Consider sponsoring a scheduled household waste
collection program.
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ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Goal CSF-7
Ensure reliable and adequate electric, natural gas, and
telecommunication services are available to all users
Policies
CSF-7.1 Work cooperatively with utility providers to ensure the
provision of adequate electric power, natural gas, and
telecommunication services and facilities to serve the needs
of existing and future residents and businesses.
CSF-7.2 Coordinate with service providers in the siting and design of
power and telecommunications facilities to minimize
environmental, aesthetic, and safety impacts.
CSF-7.3 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.
CSF-7.4 Support telecommunications providers that provide
efficient, reliable, affordable, and state-of-the-art service.
CSF-7.5 Require that all new power and gas lines and transformers
are installed underground where feasible and promote the
undergrounding of existing overhead facilities.
CSF-7.6 Continue to utilize proven telecommunication technologies
while proactively exploring the viability of new
communication technologies for their relevancy and
implementation in Campbell.
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Actions in Support of Goal CSF-7
CSF-7.a Confer with utility providers regarding major development
plans and participate in the planning of the extension of
utilities.
CSF-7.b Continue to work with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to
purchase carbon-free electricity for municipal operations,
and encourage local residents and businesses to participate
in the Community Choice Energy Program (CCE).
CSF-7.c Support energy conservation measures and the innovative
uses of solar energy, heat recovery, and co-generation in
development and infrastructure projects and in structural
and industrial processes.
CSF-7.d Actively seek to participate in pilot programs and other
opportunities to expand high-speed broadband services
within the city. Examples include, but are not limited to,
Sonic’s Gigabit Fiber Internet services.
CSF-7.e Periodically review and revise existing city ordinances
regulating the placement, maintenance, and operation of cell
facilities; revise as needed to implement the General Plan.
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OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
Goal CSF-8
Enhance the quality of life of all city residents through
exceptional cultural, social, and other community
resources and facilities
Policies
CSF-8.1 Support the provision of high quality civic, cultural, medical,
and other community facilities in order to meet the broad
range of needs within Campbell.
CSF-8.2 Provide an environment in which community literacy and
cultural opportunities are enhanced.
CSF-8.3 Promote and expand cultural, historical, and social
awareness through museums, cultural heritage projects, and
public art.
CSF-8.4 Strive to make all community events accessible to the
greatest number of people regardless of race or
socioeconomic status.
CSF-8.5 Provide information related to city services and resources to
residents, businesses, and visitors through the city’s website
and other media, including social media platforms,
community bulletin boards, local newspapers, direct
mailings, and other appropriate methods.
CSF-8.6 Solicit feedback from residents regarding city-initiated
projects, programs, and outreach efforts.
CSF-8.7 Encourage and support the provision of residential care
facilities in accordance with State law to meet the needs of
existing and future residents.
CSF-8.8 Consider the needs of seniors and people with disabilities
when reviewing future development applications and land
use plans.
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CSF-8.9 Encourage services and programs that meet the unique
needs of seniors within Campbell, including the
establishment of medical facilities, transportation options for
seniors and people with mobility disabilities, senior centers,
and programs that provide for in-home care and aging-in-
place.
CSF-8.10 Continue to provide specialized programs, services, and
resources to Campbell’s mature population at the Campbell
Adult Center.
CSF-8.11 Work with health care providers to provide a range of health-
related facilities in Campbell to meet the needs of the
growing population.
Actions in Support of Goal CSF-8
CSF-8.a Establish an innovative approach to funding cultural,
community, and library facilities and/or services, in addition
to State and Federal grants and loans. The city should
establish mechanisms to allow gifts and dedication of land
and facilities by individuals, local businesses, and national
corporations.
CSF-8.b Encourage the planning and implementation of cultural and
performance arts programs, facilities, and operations.
CSF-8.c Identify partnership opportunities between the city and local
volunteers to undertake projects that educate and inform the
public about the city’s historical and cultural background.
CSF-8.d Pursue joint-use agreements with schools, social service
agencies, cultural institutions, and other community
organizations to extend educational, recreational, library,
and other public services to populations that may otherwise
not be served.
CSF-8.e Seek creative, adaptive, and re-use of public buildings if they
are vacant, and strive to enhance the community benefit
potential of all public buildings.
CSF-8.f Partner with churches, non-profit groups, and other local
organizations to provide additional youth and senior
programs and services.
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CSF-8.g Proactively implement a range of community programs and
events aimed at bringing the community together, such as
National Night Out. Emphasis should be placed on holding
events in locations that serve underrepresented segments on
the population.
CSF-8.h Explore opportunities to construct additional community
facilities. The facilities should be geographically distributed to
accommodate underserved areas of the ity and include
spaces that can be rented by residents and community
groups.
CSF-8.i Implement the various goals, policies, and actions within the
Health and Wellness Element that are related to social
services and health care programs.
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Figure CSF-1. Public FacilitiesIES
Community Center
Parks / Recreation
City Facilities
Fire Station
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2. Hyde Park *
3. John D. Morgan Park (portion of) *
4. Virginia Park *
5. Jack Fischer Park *
6. Edith Morley Park *
7. Campbell Park (Portion of) *
8. Stojanovich Family Park *
9. Gomes Park *
10. Campbell Park (Portion of) *
11. John D. Morgan Park, Budd Parking Lot
12. Los Gatos Creek Trail Access Pathway *
13. Downtown Parking District
14. City Hall Grant Street Parking Lot
15. Fire Station
16. Downtown Parking Lot
17. Landscape @ Orchard City and S.Third St.*
18. Parking Lot
19. 2nd Street Parking Structure *
20. Fire Station *
21. City Owned Parcel *
22. City Owned Parcel *
23. City Hall Complex
24. Downtown Parking District
25. Downtown Parking District
26. Museum and Parking Lot
27. Downtown Parking District *
28. Library @ City Hall Complex
29. Service Center *
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Strip of Cristich Ln in front of 65 & 75 Cristich Ln
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Strip of Cristich Ln, in front of 214 Cristich Ln
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Harriet Avenue over San Tomas Creek
Community Center
Parks / Recreation
City Facilities
City Owned Right of Ways
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SA- 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | SAFETY
Introduction
In compliance with California State law, the City of Campbell has
adopted a Safety Element to the General Plan. The Safety Element
address a variety of natural and human-related hazards, and
contains goals and policies aimed at reducing the risk associated
with these hazards.
Transportation
Safety
This Chapter includes the following goals:
SA-1 Geologic and Seismic Hazards
SA-2 Flooding
SA-3 Emergency Preparedness
SA-4 Emergency Services
SA-5 Hazardous Materials
SA-6 Emerging Community Hazards
SA-7 Climate Resiliency and
Adaptation
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SA- 3 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | SAFETY
GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS
Goal SA-1
Minimize community exposure to geologic and
seismic hazards
Policies
SA-1.1 Regulate development to reduce risks to life and property
associated with earthquakes, liquefaction, erosion,
landslides, and unstable soil conditions.
SA-1.2 Ensure that all new development and construction is in
conformance with applicable building standards related to
geologic and seismic safety.
SA-1.3 Require geotechnical investigations to be completed prior to
approval of any public safety or other critical facilities, in
order to ensure that these facilities are constructed in a way
that mitigates site-specific seismic and/or geologic hazards.
SA-1.4 Require an erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a
civil engineer, or other professional who is qualified to
prepare such a plan, as part of any grading permit application
for new development. The erosion and sediment control plan
shall delineate measures to appropriately and effectively
minimize soil erosion and sedimentation.
SA-1.5 All structures and building foundations requiring a building
permit located within areas containing expansive soils shall
be designed and engineered to comply with the most current
version of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24.
CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | SAFETY SA-4
Actions in Support of Goal SA-1
SA-1.a Continue to implement geologic review procedures for
Geologic Reports required by the Municipal Code through the
development review process.
SA-1.b Require and review the submission of geologic and soils
reports for all developments consistent with Campbell
Municipal Code (Chapter 21.18 - Site Development Standards
Section 21.18.130 - Seismic and geologic hazards, and
Chapter 20.72 - Soils Reports). The geologic risk areas that
are determined from these studies shall include standards
established and recommendations which shall be
incorporated into development.
SA-1.c Require strict adherence to the requirements of the California
Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24 in all areas of the city
during the plan check review process.
SA-1.d Periodically review the structural integrity of all existing City-
owned critical facilities and, if any facilities are found
unsatisfactory, take steps to ensure structural integrity and
safety.
SA-1.e Continue to maintain and provide an inventory of all natural
hazards, including active faults, Alquist-Priolo Special Study
Zones, floodplains, hazardous soil conditions, and dam failure
inundation areas.
SA-1.f The City shall coordinate with the County Geologist on
preparation of additional geologic studies or other actions
that would support the creation of a designated hazard zone
associated with the identified location of the Cascade Fault in
Campbell. The purpose of this hazard zone would be to
identify an area where site specific geologic studies are
needed in association with new development on properties
located in close proximity to mapped fault lines.
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FLOODING
Goal SA-2
Reduce risks to human life, property, and public
services associated with flooding
Policies
SA-2.1 Support and participate in planning efforts undertaken at the
local, regional, State, and Federal levels to improve flood
management facilities and dam safety throughout Santa
Clara County.
SA-2.2 Require all development projects requiring a building permit
to demonstrate how stormwater runoff will be detained or
retained on-site, treated, and/or conveyed to the nearest
drainage facility, using LID standards in accordance with
current NPDES permit requirements.
SA-2.3 Ensure that construction activities and new development will
not result in adverse impacts to existing properties and flood
control and drainage structures.
SA-2.4 Unless otherwise mitigated, require new structures to be
located outside of the 100-year floodplain. All new
development within an identified Flood Hazard Area shall be
built according to Federal Emergency Management Agency
standards and comply with Campbell’s Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance criteria (Campbell Municipal Code
Chapter 21.22).
SA-2.5 Encourage and accommodate multipurpose flood control
projects that incorporate recreation, resource conservation,
preservation of natural riparian habitat, and scenic values of
Campbell’s drainages, creeks, and detention ponds. Where
appropriate and feasible, the City shall encourage the use of
water detention facilities, such as GSI and LID, for use as
groundwater recharge facilities.
SA-2.6 Encourage flood control measures identified within the
Conservation and Open Space Element such as bioswales,
and permeable materials that enhance natural drainage
features, vegetation, and natural waterways, while still
providing for adequate flood control and protection.
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SA-2.7 Ensure that adequate drainage and erosion control measures
are provided during construction of all new development
which requires a building permit.
SA-2.8 Ensure that any development activity that requires a grading
permit does not impact adjacent properties, local creeks, or
storm drainage systems by designing and building the site to
drain properly to minimize drainage issues and erosion.
Actions in Support of Goal SA-2
SA-2.a Coordinate with Federal and State agencies and encourage
them to update flood hazard maps within Campbell and
calculate accurate Base Flood Elevation (BFE) levels for all
areas determined to be within a flood hazard zone in
Campbell.
SA-2.b Have all Letter of Map Amendments (LOMAs) that are
approved submit their GIS data to Santa Clara County so that
the County can compile updated data on the most accurate
location of flood hazard areas and BFE within the city.
SA-2.c As part of the development review process continue to
require new development which requires a building permit to
prepare hydraulic and storm drainage studies as necessary to
define the net increase in storm water run-off resulting from
construction and require mitigation to reduce impacts.
Drainage and grading plans shall identify BMP protections
and include standards established and recommended by the
City that shall be incorporated into development.
SA-2.d Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP), and consider future participation in the NFIP
Community Rating System (CRS).
SA-2.e Continue to review projects in flood hazard areas to ensure
compliance with Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 21.22
(Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance).
SA-2.f Periodically review the conditions of bridges, culverts, canals
and other flood control and stormwater conveyance
infrastructure, and when feasible include necessary
improvements within the CIP to increase safety and the
adequate conveyance of stormwater.
Critical Facilities refers to
essential public facilities, such as
emergency communications
facilities, and emergency shelters
identified for disaster relief and
response.
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SA-2.g Periodically review Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 21.22 -
(Flood Damage Prevention), and revise as necessary to
ensure that development standards are consistent with the
requirements of State and Federal law.
SA-2.h Require developers to cover the costs of drainage facilities
needed for surface runoff generated as a result of new
development.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Goal SA-3
Protect the safety of life and property throughout the
community by ensuring emergency preparedness
Policies
SA-3.1 Ensure that new critical facilities in Campbell are located in
areas that minimize exposure to potential natural hazards.
SA-3.2 Enhance training of identified City staff on their functions and
responsibilities in disaster preparedness
SA-3.3 Ensure that critical facilities are properly supplied and
equipped to provide emergency services.
SA-3.4 Ensure that critical facilities in Campbell are designed and
constructed to withstand the "maximum probable" seismic
events and still remain capable of service use to provide
emergency assistance after a major disaster.
SA-3.5 Strive to improve the City’s Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) so that it is easily accessible to staff and the public, and
is seismically safe for emergency response personnel.
SA-3.6 Encourage participation in Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) training. Encourage residents and community
leaders to participate in disaster training programs, and as
feasible, assist in neighborhood drills and safety exercises to
increase participation and build community support.
SA-3.7 Support local and regional disaster planning and emergency
response planning efforts, and look for opportunities to
collaborate and share resources with other municipalities in
the region.
SA-3.8 Continue to maintain and implement the City’s Emergency
Services Program.
SA-3.9 Encourage residents to register with the City’s Community
Emergency Notification Systems to ensure notification in the
event of an emergency.
SA-3.10 Continue to promote public safety through public education
programs.
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SA-3.11 Maintain effective mutual aid agreements for fire, medical
response, and other functions as appropriate.
SA-3.12 Clearly communicate to the public the City’s plans,
procedures, and responsibilities in the event of a disaster or
emergency.
SA-3.13 Provide efficient 911 services (emergency calls) to minimize
incident response time, and promote the use/availability of
non-emergency phone line information for routine non-
emergency calls as a means to improve service and maintain
the effectiveness of the 911 system.
Actions in Support of Goal SA-3
SA-3.a Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency
Services (OES) and other local agencies, as necessary, to
participate in and implement the Multi-Jurisdictional Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for Santa Clara County.
SA-3.b Conduct regular emergency response training exercises and
or participate in regional exercises to ensure that key
members, local leaders, and emergency response personnel
are adequately trained and prepared for emergency
situations. Critical facilities within Campbell shall also be
annually assessed to ensure they are properly equipped and
supplied.
SA-3.c Encourage schools, neighborhood associations, and other
interested groups to teach first aid and disaster
preparedness, including Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) programs, and other tools available to
neighborhood and community groups to improve disaster
preparedness.
SA-3.d Provide signage at public buildings and critical facilities that
contain Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
SA-3.e Provide adequate funding for fire and police services to
ensure preparedness of response teams and implementation
of emergency response plans.
SA-3.f As part of the development review process, continue to
consult with the police and fire departments in order to
ensure that the project provides adequate emergency access.
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SA-3.g Provide information on the City’s website regarding the
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 program.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Goal SA-4
Maintain a safe community through adequate,
efficient, and high quality police, fire, and emergency
services
Policies
SA-4.1 Provide adequate funding for police facilities and personnel
to accommodate existing and future citizens’ needs to
ensure a safe and secure environment for people and
property.
SA-4.2 Promote and support community-based crime prevention
programs as an important augmentation to the provision of
professional police services. Support existing programs and
encourage expanded or new programs that focus on youth
crime prevention, anti-gang, and anti-graffiti programs, or
other community programs that reduce crime throughout
the City.
SA-4.3 Cooperate with neighboring cities, Santa Clara County, and
regional agencies to address crime issues that cross
jurisdictional boundaries.
SA-4.4 Emphasize the use of physical site planning as an effective
means of enhancing safety and preventing crime. Open
spaces, landscaping, parking lots, parks, play areas, and other
public spaces shall be designed with maximum feasible visual
exposure to community residents.
SA-4.5 Support the Police Department efforts to provide crossing
guard programs at local schools to ensure safety on school
routes and in school vicinities.
SA-4.6 Ensure that fire and emergency medical services meet
existing and future demand.
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SA-4.7 Ensure that adequate water supplies are available for fire-
suppression throughout the City. Require development to
construct and fund all fire suppression infrastructure and
equipment needed to provide adequate fire protection
services.
SA-4.8 Promote fire safety through education and building design.
SA-4.9 Support San Jose Water Company efforts to remedy any
deficiencies in the water delivery system to ensure adequate
fire-suppression flows.
Actions in Support of Goal SA-4
SA-4.a As part of the development review process, continue to
consult with the Police Department in order to ensure that
the project does not impair the provision of police services
through inappropriate site design. The use of physical site
planning as an effective means of preventing crime, including
lighting, visibility, and video surveillance requirements shall
be determined by the Police Department, where applicable.
SA-4.b Conduct periodic Police Department evaluations that analyze
response times and other incident data to ensure adequate
police services are provided throughout the city.
SA-4.c Ensure the adequacy of fire and emergency services by
participating in Santa Clara County Fire Department
evaluations.
SA-4.d Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Fire Department to
provide annual inspections to ensure that commercial,
industrial, and multiple-family uses comply with fire and
building codes.
SA-4.e As part of the development review process, continue to
consult with the Santa Clara County Fire Department in order
to ensure that development projects facilitate adequate fire
services and fire prevention measures.
SA-4.f Promote community awareness and participation in the
Santa Clara County Fire Department’s fire education
programs.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Goal SA-5
Protect citizens from hazardous materials
Policies
SA-5.1 Minimize the use of toxic cleaning supplies and products in
civic facilities, and minimize the City’s use of pesticides,
herbicides, and fertilizers during landscaping and outdoor
municipal operations.
SA-5.2 Encourage residents and businesses to minimize the use of
toxic materials and products including the application of
pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
SA-5.3 Strive to reduce or eliminate private aerial spraying of
pesticides throughout the city.
SA-5.4 Encourage local producers and users of hazardous materials
to reduce the amounts of hazardous materials generated.
SA-5.5 Require hazardous waste generated within Campbell to be
disposed of in a safe manner, consistent with all applicable
local, State, and Federal laws.
SA-5.6 Require hazardous materials to be stored in a safe manner,
consistent with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws.
SA-5.7 Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Fire Department
(SCCFD) to ensure that businesses in Campbell that handle
hazardous materials prepare and file a Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP), and Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (HMIS), consistent with CMC 21.18.080
- Hazardous materials. The HMMP and HMIS shall consist of
general business information, basic information on the
location, type, quantity, and health risks of hazardous
materials, and emergency response and training plans.
SA-5.8 Require compliance with the Santa Clara County Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.
SA-5.9 Work with existing businesses to require acceptance of oils,
paints, and other recyclable hazardous materials.
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SA-5.10 Periodically inspect businesses which sell paint products to
ensure that they are properly displayed pursuant to State law
to avoid access to minors.
Actions in Support of Goal SA-5
SA-5.a Provide educational opportunities for generators of small
quantity, household, and urban agriculture waste products
regarding their responsibilities for source reduction and
proper and safe hazardous waste management and disposal.
SA-5.b Provide information about convenient drop-off programs for
the local disposal of household hazardous waste offered by
the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health.
The availability of the program should be widely publicized
throughout the community.
SA-5.c Continue to work cooperatively with the Santa Clara County
Fire Department (SCCFD) to train local fire personnel in the
specialized handling and cleanup procedures that are
required for radioactive, toxic, and hazardous substance
spills.
SA-5.d Require that applications for discretionary and ministerial
permits provide detailed information regarding the potential
for the historical use of hazardous materials on the site,
including information regarding the potential for past soil
and/or groundwater contaminations. If warranted, identify
and require mitigation measures to ensure the exposure to
hazardous materials from historical uses has been mitigated
to acceptable levels consistent with EPA and/or DTSC
standards.
SA-5.e Require that Business License applications for businesses that
use, store, or sell hazardous materials be reviewed by the
Building Division and Fire Department to ensure operations
comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and
do not pose a risk to the public.
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EMERGING COMMUNITY HAZARDS
Goal SA-6
Protect citizens from emerging community hazards
Policies
SA-6.1 Monitor legislative updates on Federal, State, and regional
regulations that pertain to community hazards which could
affect Campbell residents.
Actions in Support of Goal SA-6
SA-6.a Continue to monitor and consider updates to the Municipal
Code, as necessary, to address emerging trends in cannabis
sales and cultivation.
SA-6.b Continue to monitor emerging technologies and consider
updates to the Municipal Code, as necessary, to address
emerging trends in technology that may present safety
hazards to citizens of Campbell including but not limited to:
• Technologies which were unknown during the time of
the General Plan update;
• Emerging technologies related to the use of
autonomous vehicles. Consider revisions to the City's
parking and loading requirements as necessary;
• New and emerging technologies related to stationary
home energy storage systems; and
• New and emerging technologies related to the use of
unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
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CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND
ADAPTATION
Goal SA-7
Minimize risks to life, property, the economy, and the
environment through climate adaptation strategies
that enhance and promote Campbell’s community
resiliency
Policies
SA-7.1 Consider climate change impacts and adaptive responses in
long-term planning and current development decisions.
SA-7.2 Ensure that emergency response plans and training
programs continue to evolve and are modified in order to
protect residents, infrastructure, and facilities during
emergencies and extreme weather events.
SA-7.3 Encourage and support private sector investment in climate
adaptation through climate-resilient infrastructure such as
onsite renewable energy, integrated stormwater
management, and water conservation.
SA-7.4 Promote community awareness of climate-resilient actions
that can be implemented by citizens and businesses, such as
water conservation, on-site water collection, passive solar
designs, and alternative energy strategies.
SA-7.5 Ensure that climate impacts and climate adaptation
measures aimed at reducing climate risks do not lead to
disproportionally adverse effects on vulnerable populations.
SA-7.6 Consider the needs of vulnerable populations and individuals
with limited mobility when planning for access to safe and
comfortable shelter during extreme heat events or other
severe weather events, including widespread wildfire smoke.
Climate Resiliency
The ability of human and
ecological systems to adapt to
climate-related stresses while
retaining the same basic
structure and way of
functioning, including the
capacity of those systems to cope
with, adapt to, and recover fully
or partially from climate-related
stress and change.
Climate Adaptation
The process of adjustment to
actual or expected climate
change and its effects. At the
local level this means actions
that the City can take to reduce
the impacts to its population and
infrastructure resulting from
climate change impacts.
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Actions in Support of Goal SA-7
SA-7.a When updating master plans for infrastructure, including
water supply, flood control and drainage, and critical
facilities, review relevant climate change scenarios and
ensure that the plans consider the potential effects of climate
change and include measures that provide for resilience to
climate impacts.
SA-7.b Upon the next revision to the Campbell Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP), identify and 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 and ensure sites are also supported by backup battery
storage or generators.
SA-7.c Periodically assess and monitor the effects of climate change
and the associated levels of risk in order to adapt to changing
climate conditions.
SA-7.d Collaborate with utility providers to ensure that
infrastructure and resource management plans account for
anticipated climate change impacts.
SA-7.e Implement the policies and actions in the Community Services
and Facilities and Conservation Elements that promote water
and energy efficiency and conservation in new capital
projects, expansions, and retrofits to civic buildings and
infrastructure.
SA-7.f Utilize the Silicon Valley 2.0 Climate Adaptation Guidebook
(or its successor document) as a resource tool when
undertaking communitywide planning efforts, including
updates to infrastructure plans.
SA-7.g Continue to provide cooling center services to provide a
respite for residents without access to air conditioning during
extreme heat days.
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Introduction
The Noise Element provides goals and policies to guide compatible land uses and the incorporation of noise attenuation measures for new uses to protect people living and working in the city from an excessive noise environment.
Noise
This Chapter includes the following goals:
N-1 Excessive Noise
N-2 Sensitive Uses
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KEY NOISE TERMS
Acoustics The science of sound.
Ambient Noise The distinctive acoustical characteristics of a given area consisting of all noise sources audible at that location. In many cases, the term ambient is used to describe an existing or pre-project condition such as the setting in an environmental noise study.
Attenuation The reduction of noise.
A-Weighting A frequency-response adjustment of a sound level meter that conditions the output signal to approximate human response.
Decibel or dB Fundamental unit of sound, defined as ten times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound pressure squared over the reference pressure squared.
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level. Defined as the 24-hour average noise level with noise occurring during evening hours (7 - 10 p.m.) weighted by a factor of three and nighttime hours weighted by a factor of 10 prior to averaging.
Frequency The measure of the rapidity of alterations of a periodic acoustic signal, expressed in cycles per second or Hertz.
Impulsive Sound of short duration, usually less than one second, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay.
Ldn Day/Night Average Sound Level. Similar to CNEL but with no evening weighting.
Leq Equivalent or energy-averaged sound level.
Lmax The highest root-mean-square (RMS) sound level measured over a given period of time.
L(n) The sound level exceeded a described percentile over a measurement period. For instance, an hourly L50 is the sound level exceeded 50 percent of the time during the one hour period.
Loudness A subjective term for the sensation of the magnitude of sound.
Noise Unwanted sound.
SEL A rating, in decibels, of a discrete event, such as an aircraft flyover or train passby, that compresses the total sound energy into a one-second event
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EXCESSIVE NOISE
Goal N-1
Preserve and enhance the quality of existing and future land uses by
minimizing exposure to harmful and excessive noise
Policies
N-1.1 Consider the noise compatibility of existing and future development when making land use planning decisions with an emphasis on protecting neighborhoods and people from excessive noise levels, while still accommodating new development and uses.
N-1.2 Require development projects and changes to existing uses to be consistent with the standards indicated in Table N-1 to ensure acceptable noise levels for existing and future development.
N-1.3 Require new development to reduce excessive noise to the standards indicated in Tables N-1 and N-2 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.
N-1.4 Ensure that new development does not result in indoor noise levels exceeding 45 dBA Ldn for residential uses by requiring the implementation of construction techniques and noise reduction measures for all new residential development.
N-1.5 Encourage the use of open spaces, trees, and landscaping to buffer new and existing development from noise sources. Use fences and sound walls for sound attenuation only when other measures are not practical or when recommended by an acoustical expert as part of a mitigation measure. When sound walls are required for compliance with noise standards, ensure sounds walls are built to be visually compatible with the surrounding area, at the minimum height necessary to achieve the required sound attenuation. As feasible, sound walls should incorporate treatments to resist graffiti.
Sensitive Receptors
Sensitive Receptors are noise
sensitive locations and uses
where human activity may be
adversely affected by nuisance
noise from nearby stationary,
non-transportation, and
transportation noise sources.
Examples include residential
areas, schools, hospitals,
personal care, public assembly
uses, etc.
Stationary Noise
Stationary Noise means a source
of sound or combination of
sources of sound that are
included and normally operated
within the property lines of a
facility. Common examples
include: commercial facilities,
industrial facilities, repair or
storage garages, and truck
terminals.
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N-1.6 Require acoustical studies for new noise-generating and developments, and transportation improvements that would increase roadway capacity, move traffic closer to sensitive receptors, or add traffic to areas that do not currently have notable exposure to roadway noise.
N-1.7 Continue to recognize that "late night activities" (land use activities operating from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., not including the lawful, reasonable, and customary use of residential uses or professional offices that does not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of other properties) may present a potential noise impact, and should be carefully reviewed to ensure compatibility with adjacent residences.
N-1.8 For projects that are required to prepare an acoustical study, the following stationary and transportation noise source criteria shall be used to determine the significance of those impacts:
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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 for instances where the ambient noise level is already above the standards contained in this element, the project will result in an increase in ambient noise levels by more than 3 dB.
• This does not apply to construction activities which are conducted according to the best practices contained in Chapter 18.04 of the Campbell Municipal Code, and outlined in Action N-1f. Compliance with these requirements shall be sufficient to reduce construction-related noise impacts to a less than significant level.
Transportation Noise Sources
• Where existing traffic noise levels are 60 dB Ldn or less at the outdoor activity areas of noise-sensitive uses, a +5 dB Ldn increase in roadway noise levels will be considered significant;
• Where existing traffic noise levels are greater than 60 dB Ldn and up to 65 dB Ldn at the outdoor activity areas of noise-sensitive uses, a +3 dB Ldn increase in roadway noise levels will be considered significant; and
• Where existing traffic noise levels are greater than 65 dB Ldn at the outdoor activity areas of noise-sensitive uses, a + 1.5 dB Ldn increase in roadway noise levels will be considered significant.
N-1.9 Support noise‐compatible land uses along Highways 17 and 85 and San Tomas Expressway.
N-1.10 Regional and pass-thru truck traffic shall be limited to specific routes as described in Chapter 10.40 of the Campbell Municipal Code (Restricted-Unrestricted Streets).
N-1.11 Require developers to prepare a construction management plan that defines best management practices to reduce construction noise, and includes proposed truck routes as part of the entitlement process.
A-Weighted Decibels
A-Weighted Decibels,
abbreviated dBA, are an
expression of the relative
loudness of sounds in air as
perceived by the human ear.
Sample dBA sound levels are
shown in Table N-3.
Average noise exposure over a
24-hour period is presented as a
day-night average sound level,
or Ldn.
Outdoor Activity Areas
Outdoor Activity Areas include
back yard spaces, first floor rear
patio/deck areas, balconies, rear
or internal courtyard seating and
play areas, and rooftop decks.
Front yard spaces, side yards,
etc., are not considered to be
outdoor activity areas.
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N-1.12 Work with Caltrans to ensure that adequate noise studies are prepared and alternative noise mitigation measures are considered in State transportation projects.
N-1.13 Continue to ensure that existing development is protected, to the greatest extent feasible, from noise impacts due to construction on adjacent or nearby properties.
N-1.14 Work cooperatively with the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission to minimize noise impacts from airspace activities in Campbell, such as airplane and helicopter flights, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
N-1.15 Encourage local school districts to prepare construction management plans that direct construction related traffic to appropriate arterial and unrestricted streets, and incorporate other measures to minimize community noise exposure to Campbell residents.
N-1.16 Require non-transportation related noise from site specific noise sources to comply with the standards shown in Table N-2.
N-1.17 Require construction activities to comply with standard best practices (see Action N-1h and Chapter 18.04 of the Municipal Code). Construction activities outside of the permitted construction hours identified in the Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 18.04 - Building Code) may be approved on a case by case basis by the Building Official.
N-1.18 Allow temporary special events including, but not limited to, festivals, concerts, parades, and other similar activities to exceed the noise standards established in this General Plan and the standards established by Section 21.16.070 (Noise) of the Campbell Municipal Code through issuance of a special event permit (see Chapter 5.50 – Special Events Permit and Chapter 21.45 – Temporary Use Permits of the Campbell Municipal Code).
N-1.19 Regulate the effects of operational noise from existing and new industrial and commercial development on adjacent uses through the enforcement of the city’s noise standards.
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N-1.20 Exempt temporary emergency operations or emergency equipment usage from noise standard criteria set by this element.
N-1.21 Consider the use of traffic calming measures, as provided for by T-3.e., to reduce excessive noise on non-arterial streets.
Actions in Support of Goal N-1
N-1.a Update Chapter 21.16 (Section 21.16.070 – Noise) of the
Campbell Municipal Code to:
• Require that new development projects and all (ministerial and
discretionary) changes in use are reviewed for compliance with the
noise requirements established in this element, including the
standards established in Tables N-1 and N-2, and where necessary,
require mitigation measures to achieve the noise standards.
• Require acoustical studies for new development projects and
(ministerial and discretionary) changes in use which have the
potential to generate noise impacts which exceed the standards
identified in this element. The studies shall include representative
noise measurements, estimates of existing and projected noise levels,
and mitigation measures necessary to ensure compliance with the
noise standards included in this element.
• Require developers to prepare a construction management/noise
mitigation plan that defines best management practices to reduce
construction noise, and includes proposed truck routes as part of the
entitlement process.
Incorporate a list of recommended best practices to reduce excessive
noise levels, as identified in this element, which should be
incorporated in new development projects.
Provide for additional scrutiny of potential noise impacts when
considering approval of new "late-night activities" (land use activities
operating from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., not including the lawful,
reasonable and customary use of residential uses or professional
offices that does not interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment
of other properties).
Incorporate by reference the applicable noise-related provisions of
Chapter 18.04 (Building Code).
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N-1.b Coordinate with Caltrans, VTA, local school districts, and the
cities of San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos when necessary, to
ensure that these agencies obtain city concurrence prior to
initiating or approving any noise generating projects
affecting Campbell.
N-1.c Continue to implement and enforce Section 21.16.070 –
(Noise) of the Campbell Municipal Code that requires the
private use of powered equipment in residential areas to be
limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. Saturday, Sunday and nationally recognized holidays.
Encourage public education and outreach through the vity’s
website and social media outlets to achieve greater voluntary
compliance and encourage good neighbor practices.
N-1.d Update Section 21.16.070 – (Noise) of the Campbell
Municipal Code to include detailed standards and procedures
for dealing with community noise complaints and
corresponding enforcement and remediation activities. The
standards should address, at a minimum:
• Criteria for determining if the alleged noise-
generating activities are in violation of the vity’s
adopted noise standards; and
• Procedures and protocols to ensure that the nuisance
noise, or noise-generating activity, ceases.
N-1.e Monitor construction projects and construction activities to
ensure they comply with the standards and requirements
contained in the Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 18.04 -
Building Code).
N-1.f Consider requiring the phased elimination of the use of gas-
powered leaf blowers within the city.
N-1.g Revise Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.18.020 (Air
Conditioning Unit) to establish maximum noise limits for air
conditioning units and generators consistent with this
Element.
N-1.h Update the Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 18.04 -
Building Code) to include the following construction noise
best practices and requirements:
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• Establish standards for when a construction staging
and phasing plan shall be required for new
development projects and significant remodels.
• The construction contractor shall utilize “quiet”
models of air compressors and other stationary noise
sources where technology exists.
• At all times during project grading and construction,
stationary noise-generating equipment shall be
located as far as practicable from sensitive receptors
and placed so that emitted noise is directed away
from residences.
• Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines
shall be prohibited.
• Construction staging areas shall be established at
locations that will create the greatest distance
between the construction-related noise sources and
noise-sensitive receptors nearest the project site
during all project construction activities, to the extent
feasible.
• The required construction-related noise mitigation
plan shall also specify that haul truck deliveries are to
occur within the same range of hours specified for
construction equipment.
• The construction contractor shall designate a “noise
disturbance coordinator” who will be responsible for
responding to any local complaints about
construction noise. The disturbance coordinator
shall be responsible for determining the cause of the
noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, poor
muffler, etc.) and instituting reasonable measures as
warranted to correct the problem. A telephone
number for the disturbance coordinator shall be
conspicuously posted at the construction site.
N-1.i During future negotiations with trash collection providers,
consider and strive for collection time limitations to ensure
that collection in residential areas does not occur prior to 6:00
a.m.
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N-1.j Explore and consider rebate, incentive, and educational
opportunities to reduce community noise, while providing co-
benefits of community health and environmental
stewardship. Programs could include electric lawn and
garden equipment upgrade programs, dual pane/noise rated
window upgrades, and HVAC system upgrades which
coincide with energy reduction, community health, and
sustainability objectives identified by the General Plan and
any future Climate Action Plan.
N-1.k Periodically review, and update as necessary, Campbell’s
Municipal Code to ensure the city’s noise goals and priorities
of the General Plan are being implemented.
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SENSITIVE USES
Goal N-2
Provide vibrant commercial and mixed-use areas in Campbell, while
protecting existing and future sensitive uses from excessive noise
levels.
Policies
N-2.1 Require commercial and mixed-use projects to minimize noise exposure for nearby residential areas through the use of noise attenuating building materials, engineering techniques, and site design practices. Site design practices may include locating mechanical equipment, loading bays, parking lots, driveways, and trash enclosures away from residential uses, and providing noise-attenuating screening features on-site.
N-2.2 Through the development review process, the city may elect to allow new noise-sensitive land uses on a case by case basis in proximity to transportation noise sources and commercial or mixed-use areas that fall within the Conditionally Acceptable Land Use Compatibility Standards in Table N-1. Noise mitigation, including an acoustical analysis, shall be required to reduce interior space noise levels to 45 dB Ldn, or less, for sensitive receptors. Exterior noise levels may be reduced using building orientation, construction and design features; however ultimately, noise levels may fall within the Conditionally Acceptable noise standards identified in Table N-1.
N-2.3 Ensure that existing residential development is protected from excessive noise created by commercial, mixed-use, and other development projects or uses. New development and/or new uses shall demonstrate that impacts to nearby residential properties comply with standards identified in Table N-1 and N-2.
N-2.4 Require noise-generating business operations, including waste and recycling disposal, to be conducted during appropriate times to reduce nighttime noise in nearby residential areas.
Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-Use development blends
residential uses with
commercial, cultural,
institutional, office uses, etc.
where uses are physically and
functionally integrated.
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N-2.5 Require proposed developments in close proximity to rail lines (within 100 feet or less of the rail line measured from the property line of proposed development) to demonstrate that groundborne vibration and noise nuisance associated with rail operations have been adequately addressed prior to approving the development of sensitive uses.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-2
N-2.a In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for
Municipal Code Section 21.16.070 – (Noise), also include
good neighbor noise practices for bar, live entertainment,
and restaurant activities adjacent to residential areas.
Updates should include timing standards for the disposal of
recycling materials and other common sources of nighttime
noise to ensure activities occur during times to minimize
nighttime noise impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.
N-2.b In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for
Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.16.070 – (Noise), also
require new developments within 100 feet of the rail line to
demonstrate that vibration experienced by residents and
sensitive uses would not exceed the Federal Transit
Administration guidelines.
N-2.c In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for
Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.16.070 – (Noise),
establish provisions that would allow new noise-sensitive
land uses on a case by case basis in proximity to
transportation noise sources and commercial or mixed-use
areas that fall within the Conditionally Acceptable Land Use
Compatibility Standards in Table N-1.
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Table N-1: Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environment
Land Use Category
Exterior Noise Exposure (Ldn)
55 60 65 70 75 80
Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential, Hotels, and Motels
Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds
Schools, Libraries, Museums, Hospitals, Personal Care, Public Assembly
Office Buildings, Business Commercial, and Professional
Industrial Note: Residential components of Mixed-Use developments are subject to the Multi-Family Residential Noise Standards unless otherwise allowed in conjunction with Policy N-2.2. NORMALLY ACCEPTABLE Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special insulation requirements
CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTABLE Specified land use may be permitted only after detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements and needed noise insulation features included in the design UNACCEPTABLE New construction or development should generally not be undertaken because mitigation was found to be infeasible to comply with noise element policies
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Table N-2: Stationary (Non-Transportation) Noise Source Standards
Land Use
Receiving the Noise
Hourly Noise-Level Descriptor
Exterior Noise-Level Standard (dBA)
Daytime
(6am-11pm)
Nighttime
(11pm-6am)
Residential Leq Lmax 55
70 45 65
Notes:
a) The residential standards apply to all properties that are zoned for residential use. The exterior noise level standard is to be applied at the property line of the receiving land use or at a designated outdoor activity area. For mixed-use projects, the exterior noise level standard may be waived (at the discretion of the decision-making body) if the residential portion of the project does not include a designated activity area and mitigation of property line noise is not practical. b) Each of the noise levels specified above shall be lowered by 5 dBA for tonal noises characterized by a whine, screech, or hum, noises consisting primarily of speech or music, or recurring impulsive noises. In no case shall mitigation be required to a level that is less than existing ambient noise levels, as determined through measurements conducted during the same operational period as the subject noise source. c) In situations where the existing noise level exceeds the noise levels indicated in the above table, any new noise source must include mitigation that reduces the noise level of the noise source to the existing level plus 3 dB.
Tonal Noises are characterized by
a whine, screech, beep, or hum,
consisting primarily of speech or
music, or recurring impulsive
noises. Tonal noises can cause
unpleasant experiences in spaces
adjacent to areas that produce
tonal noise, which annoys
occupants and, in turn, lead to
increased complaints from nearby
sensitive receptors.
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Table N-3: Typical Noise Levels
Common Outdoor Activities Noise Level
(dBA) Common Indoor Activities
Car Horn at 1 m (3 ft) --110-- Rock Concert
Jet Fly-over at 300 m (1,000 ft) --100-- Factory Machinery
Gas Lawn Mower at 1 m (3 ft) --90-- Diesel Truck at 15 m (50 ft), at 80 km/hr (50 mph) --80-- Food Blender at 1 m (3 ft) Garbage Disposal at 1 m (3 ft) Noisy Urban Area, Daytime Gas Lawn Mower, 30 m (100 ft) --70-- Vacuum Cleaner at 3 m (10 ft)
Commercial Area Heavy Traffic at 90 m (300 ft) --60-- Normal Speech at 1 m (3 ft)
Quiet Urban Daytime --50-- Large Business Office Dishwasher in Next Room
Quiet Urban Nighttime --40-- Theater, Large Conference Room (Background) Quiet Suburban Nighttime --30-- Library
Quiet Rural Nighttime --20-- Bedroom at Night, Concert Hall (Background)
--10-- Broadcast/Recording Studio
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Typical Levels of Groundborne Vibration
CHW-1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Introduction
The goal of the Community Health and Wellness Element is to
demonstrate the correlation between well-planned, safe, highly
livable urban environments and improved health outcomes, such as
reductions in chronic disease. A related goal is to place public health
on par with traditional elements in general plans, such as housing
and land use, and to make more explicit the connections between
all subject areas and public health.
The Community Health and Wellness Element is an optional
element of the General Plan. However, the principles of community
health are supported throughout the entire Campbell General Plan
through the use of a concept referred to as Health in All Policies
(HiAP). HiAP stresses the importance of infusing awareness and
purpose in all governmental programs, functions, and
responsibilities to promote community and personal health.
Growing research clearly indicates that our personal health
behaviors are strongly influenced by conditions and environments
where we live, learn, work, and play. The built environment in all
facets greatly shapes the health of our community. This
Community Health and
Wellness
This Chapter includes the following goals:
CHW-1 Local Food Systems
CHW-2 Approach to Health
CHW-3 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
CHW-4 Healthcare Services
CHW-5 Physical Activity
CHW-6 City Neighborhoods
CHW-7 Economic Well-Being
CHW-8 Environmental Justice
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understanding sends a powerful message that policy decisions have
significant influence shaping the health of communities and residents.
Health is a consequence of every choice and policy decision made–hence
the importance of the concept of Health in all policies.
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LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
Goal CHW-1
Embrace Campbell’s identity as the Orchard City by
promoting local food systems and nutritious food
choices
Policies
CHW-1.1 Support urban agriculture and encourage local restaurants
and retailers to locally source fresh food to expand the range
of fresh fruits and vegetables available to residents.
CHW-1.2 Secure the health of community members by ensuring that
residents have access to healthy and nutritional food
options.
CHW-1.3 Promote the availability of locally grown and locally sourced
food, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
CHW-1.4 Recognize that small-scale community agriculture programs,
including but not limited to community gardens and urban
farms have the potential to supplement the availability of
fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food resources in the
community, provide economic opportunities to Campbell
residents, lower food costs, reduce overall energy
consumption and build social cohesion.
CHW-1.5 Support schools and other organizations’ efforts to
encourage students and their families to make healthy food
choices through providing fresh, nutritious lunches and
providing students and their families access to fresh fruits
and vegetables through “edible school yards” and
sustainable gardening programs.
CHW-1.6 Encourage and support the continued year-round operation
of farmers’ markets.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-1
CHW-1.a Establish nutrition standards for vending machines on city-
owned property.
CHW-1.b Encourage healthy eating by developing a Healthy Lifestyle
Program that educates the community on local healthy food,
available nutrition resources, and health outcomes.
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CHW-1.c Perform a nutritional retail assessment to assess the
availability of nutritious grocery vendors across various
neighborhoods and identify areas of limited access.
CHW-1.d Explore opportunities to expand community gardens and
increase community participation in existing community
gardens.
CHW-1.e Encourage community gardens near high-density housing
and encourage the incorporation of community gardens into
new and existing high-density housing projects, including
rooftop gardens.
CHW-1.f Support the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to
continue its efforts working with stores to increase
acceptance of food assistance programs such as CalFresh EBT
cards and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) in order to
increase food security for all Campbell residents.
CHW-1.g In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Public Health
Department and community organizations, develop and
implement a program to encourage new and existing
convenience stores, supermarkets, liquor stores and
neighborhood and ethnic markets to stock a variety of good
quality healthy food (including fresh, frozen and canned fruits
and vegetables), market and promote healthy food options,
follow responsible alcohol and tobacco marketing and sale
practices, participate in food assistance programs, help
create a safe and inviting environment around their stores,
and, when possible, secure and promote “local” food
produced in Santa Clara County.
CHW-1.h Encourage schools that serve the city to develop school
gardens and to develop protocols to facilitate the streamlined
development of school gardens from year to year.
CHW-1.i Explore opportunities to reduce farm-to-cafeteria barriers so
local students have increased access to more locally grown
healthy foods.
CHW-1.j Increase public awareness that the local farmer’s market
accepts EBT (Cal-Fresh) and WIC FMNP (Women, Infants and
Children Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons)
payments for qualified food purchases.
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APPROACH TO HEALTH
Goal CHW-2
Promote a comprehensive and diverse approach to
community health and wellness
Policies
CHW-2.1 Practice effective city leadership in order to promote and
enhance overall health conditions for residents.
CHW-2.2 Consider the effects of planning decisions on the overall
health and well-being of the community and its residents.
CHW-2.3 Develop and utilize innovative mediums, including social
media posts, digital newsletters, information brochures,
television programming, and other creative methods, to
engage residents and communicate critical information.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-2
CHW-2.a Review all city programs and policies to ensure the promotion
of equal access and opportunity.
CHW-2.b Actively show support for policies at the Federal and State
level that are aimed at improving job quality, increasing the
minimum wage, and providing paid sick days.
CHW-2.c Encourage public participation in local decision making,
especially by those that are traditionally underrepresented by
offering multi-lingual outreach material, communicating
with key cultural actors, and hosting events in areas of
varying socio-economic contexts.
CHW-2.d Ensure that low income and minority populations have equal
influence in the land use decision-making process by utilizing
culturally appropriate approaches to public participation and
involvement.
CHW-2.e Utilize homeowner associations, community groups, and
business groups as sources of individual volunteers for
important appointed positions on city commissions, boards,
and task forces.
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ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUGS
Goal CHW-3
Explore policies and programs related to alcohol,
tobacco/nicotine, and other drugs to promote a safe
and healthy community
Policies
CHW-3.1 Reduce the harmful impacts of alcohol, tobacco/nicotine,
and illicit drug use on individuals, families, and the
community.
CHW-3.2 Address responsible alcohol consumption through outreach
and efforts intended to reduce adult high-risk drinking and
underage access to alcohol and its related problems.
CHW-3.3 Reduce exposure to second- and third-hand
tobacco/nicotine smoke.
CHW-3.4 Encourage development opportunities that increase
economic gains to the city.
CHW-3.5 Encourage the Santa Clara County Public Health Department
to continue to provide public education programs that
educate the community regarding the health impact of
nicotine, tobacco smoking, second-hand tobacco smoke,
alcohol problems, and effective actions to improve individual
and community health.
CHW-3.6 Personal cannabis cultivation of six plants or less, as legalized
by State law, should be supported and conducted in a
manner that respects neighbor and community character,
and protects against potentially detrimental issues, such as
crime, access by minors, and general nuisance issues.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-3
CHW-3.a Require that all new or transferred Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) licensees and their employees participate in
Responsible Beverage Service training, to promote public
health and safety by reducing incidence of sales and service
to minors and obviously intoxicated persons.
Third-hand smoke, includes the
particulates and the nicotine
residue that is left behind on
furniture, walls, carpeting and
other surfaces after a cigarette
has been smoked in a room.
These particulates can become
airborne resulting in negative
health impacts and can
contribute to breathing problems
like asthma.
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CHW-3.b Support local government and non-profit efforts and
programs aimed at teen drug, alcohol, and tobacco/nicotine
use prevention.
CHW-3.c Develop and implement responsible beverage consumption
practices by local businesses.
CHW-3.d Update current city regulations pursuant to alcohol, alcoholic
beverages, and liquor stores to provide for standardized
operational requirement in furtherance of Goal CHW-3.
CHW-3.e Consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of
nicotine and tobacco products. Existing establishments
engaged in the sale of nicotine and tobacco products may
continue to do so subject to the provisions of the city's legal
non-conforming restrictions.
CHW-3.f Adopt an ordinance to ban smoking (tobacco/nicotine) in/at
all multi-family projects, including duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes, apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use
communities.
CHW-3.g Publicize resources for alcohol or drug abuse and health-
related research on the city website.
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HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Goal CHW-4
Create a community with equitable access to
exceptional social services and healthcare programs
Policies
CHW-4.1 Support existing health care services and encourage the
location of new health care facilities and medical services
providers in the city. Encourage new facilities to be located
in areas that are readily accessible by pedestrians and
bicyclists and served by transit.
CHW-4.2 Prioritize local regulation and public policies that are focused
on supporting the healthcare needs of Campbell residents,
with a special emphasis on preventative care.
CHW-4.3 Support and encourage the expansion of paratransit and
public transit service to neighborhood and regional medical
facilities.
CHW-4.4 Continue to promote and educate residents about the Reach
Your Destination Easily (R.Y.D.E.) curb-to-curb transportation
and local trip planning service for adults 55+ living in the
West Valley.
CHW-4.5 Recognize that not-for-profit health care providers and
clinics provide a valuable resource and appropriate medical
care for the community, including vulnerable populations.
CHW-4.6 Track and monitor local health outcomes to ensure health
equity and community wellness.
CHW-4.7 Recognize that emotional health and well-being is an integral
component to personal and community health, and should
be supported through city actions and policies throughout
the General Plan.
CHW-4.8 Foster partnerships and collaborate with community groups
and other public agencies to implement public health
programs.
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Actions in Support of Goal CHW-4
CHW-4.a Provide resources at City Hall and on the city website
regarding the location and contact information of health care
providers serving the city, including emergency or urgent care
facilities, mental health and substance abuse programs, oral
health services, mobile services, access to such providers,
available free and low-cost health care programs.
CHW-4.b Formally incorporate a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach
to decision-making, especially as it relates to housing and
development.
CHW-4.c Establish a campaign to educate the public about the links
between the built environment and individual and
community behaviors and outcomes.
CHW-4.d Encourage and support local transit service providers to
increase and expand services for people who are transit-
dependent, including seniors, persons with mobility
disabilities, and persons without regular access to
automobiles by improving connections to regional medical
facilities, senior centers, and other support systems that serve
Campbell residents and businesses.
CHW-4.e Prioritize the accessibility needs of disabled residents by
partnering with organizations that service the unique needs
of those with disabilities.
CHW-4.f Seek out new health care and medical facilities for location
within the city.
CHW-4.g Encourage healthcare providers within the city to coordinate
on regional basis with other providers within the region.
CHW-4.h Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Department of Public
Health and work with community groups to monitor trends
related to health and wellness conditions and outcomes.
CHW-4.i Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Department of Public
Health to receive assessment of the potential
disproportionate health impacts for vulnerable populations.
CHW-4.j Establish a Healthy Choices Public Information Campaign.
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CHW-4.k Coordinate with the R.Y.D.E. program and the Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) ACCESS Paratransit to
advertise resources on the city website and facilitate
additional routes and resources.
CHW-4.l Support public health outreach campaigns to inform and
educate residents about the public and individual health
benefits of immunization.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Goal CHW-5
Inspire Campbell residents to lead an active lifestyle by
creating convenient and safe opportunities to
incorporate physical activity into their everyday lives
Policies
CHW-5.1 Promote walking and bicycling as a safe and convenient
mode of transportation.
CHW-5.2 Support the removal of physical barriers that bisect
neighborhoods which discourage walking or biking.
CHW-5.3 Promote the environmental and health benefits of walking,
bicycling, and using public transit in schools and workplaces.
CHW-5.4 Support new developments and/or infrastructure
improvements in the city that enable people to drive less and
encourage the use of walking, bicycling, or public transit.
CHW-5.5 Support the development of new parks and other recreation
services for those with special needs, including specialized
service facilities and equipment for older adults and those
with disabilities.
CHW-5.6 Encourage and support the development of recreational
facilities, parks, and loop trails near employment centers,
existing neighborhoods, and community facilities, such as
schools, senior centers, and recreation centers, to promote
ease of access and use.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-5
CHW-5.a Implement the various policies and strategies within the Land
Use and Transportation Elements, which are focused on
achieving a safe, balanced and functional multi-modal
transportation network that accommodates all users.
CHW-5.b Implement the various policies and strategies within the
Conservation and Open Space Element which are focused on
creating regional open space, parks and recreational facilities
that are useful, attractive, well-maintained, and accessible to
Campbell residents.
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CHW-5.c Partner with open space agencies and other local community
groups to complete a gap analysis of the current trail and
park system in the city to make necessary improvements, as
feasible, to provide an interconnected network of parks,
trails, and community open spaces.
CHW-5.d Work with nonprofit groups and large employers to explore
innovative funding approaches and development of incentive
programs to increase physical activity, participation in
programs, and improve facilities.
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CITY NEIGHBORHOODS
Goal CHW-6
Protect the diversity, safety, and beauty of the city’s
neighborhoods
Policies
CHW-6.1 Ensure that there is a diversity of housing types to
accommodate all income levels.
CHW-6.2 Prioritize the aesthetic quality of city neighborhoods,
including neighborhood corridors and entry-points.
CHW-6.3 Encourage vegetative screening as buffers between new
development and high-volume roadways consistent with the
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
CHW-6.4 Protect sensitive receptors, including residential uses,
schools, day care centers, parks with recreation facilities, and
medical facilities from exposure to unsafe levels of pollutants
from stationary or mobile sources.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-6
CHW-6.a Implement the various policies and strategies within the
Transportation Element, which are focused on achieving a
safe, balanced and functional multi-modal transportation
network that accommodates all users.
CHW-6.b Coordinate with local homeless shelters and resource
organizations to develop city programs that appropriately
meet the needs of local homeless residents.
CHW-6.c Support the creation of a mechanism for homeless students
to attain VTA bus passes in order to promote upward
mobility.
CHW-6.d Expand on available programs for local seniors, teens,
disabled residents, and homeless residents.
CHW-6.e Actively seek funding to support anti-violence and public
safety programs.
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CHW-6.f Actively engage neighborhood groups seeking to enhance
community safety by providing information on available
resources and having police officers available to attend and
speak at community and neighborhood meetings.
CHW-6.g Assess the walkability conditions for local neighborhoods and
identify areas in need of improvement.
CHW-6.h Continue to provide an online platform on the city website to
allow for citizens to directly report code violations and upload
relevant pictures through the website.
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ECONOMIC WELL-BEING
Goal CHW-7
Promote economic well-being and protect the
interests of residents and workers to foster upward
economic mobility
Policies
CHW-7.1 Support local employees, and ensure that the city and
business community prioritizes employee wellbeing through
programs and strategies focused on mental and physical
health.
CHW-7.2 Advocate for businesses to engage positively with the
community by hiring locally and participating in local
programs and events.
CHW-7.3 Support and bolster locally owned businesses to promote
equal opportunity and a diversified economic community.
CHW-7.4 Encourage environmentally-friendly practices by the city and
local businesses, especially for those businesses associated
with heavy pollution and environmental degradation.
CHW-7.5 Support businesses and residents in identifying available
resources for skills training and career development.
Promote forward mobility for residents by supporting
businesses and residents in identifying available resources
for skills training and career development.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-7
CHW-7.a Actively show support for policies at the Federal, State level
that are aimed at improving job quality, increasing the
minimum wage, and providing paid sick days.
CHW-7.b Develop a program to educate city staff and local businesses
on ways to support their employees that includes best
practices and encouraged strategies for employee wellness.
CHW-7.c Assess the feasibility and consider the development of a
Green Business Strategic Plan to support environmentally
friendly business development in Campbell.
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CHW-7.d Regularly publicize information related to career
development and training services and continuing education
services available through local public and private
educational institutions.
CHW-7.e Establish a Living Wage Ordinance that requires contractors
to meet requirements that are focused on employee
wellbeing.
CHW-7.f Periodically perform Workforce Development Studies to
assess key characteristics of the local workforce and
ascertain gaps in outcomes.
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Goal CHW-8
Create an environmentally just city that considers and
responds to environmental justice issues as they relate
to city plans, policies, and projects
Policies
CHW-8.1 Consider environmental justice issues as they relate to the
equitable distribution of public amenities such as parks,
recreational facilities, community gardens, and other
beneficial uses that improve the quality of life.
CHW-8.2 Encourage and prioritize projects that address the social and
economic needs of economically vulnerable populations.
CHW-8.3 Promote broad and balanced public participation in city
decision-making efforts in order to ensure that all residents
have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making
process. This includes city decisions that affect community
health and well-being such as planning, roadway, parks,
infrastructure, and utility projects.
CHW-8.4 Support local government programs and non-profit efforts
aimed at improving the lives of underrepresented or
disadvantaged segments of the community.
CHW-8.5 Identify and assess disproportionate impacts of
environmental pollution and work to remedy these impacts.
Actions in Support of Goal CHW-8
CHW-8.a Review all development proposals, planning projects, and
infrastructure projects to ensure that potential adverse
impacts to disadvantaged communities, such as exposure to
pollutants, including toxic air contaminants, are not
disproportionate, and are reduced to the greatest extent
feasible.
“Environmental Justice” is defined
in State planning law as the “fair
treatment of people of all races,
cultures, and incomes with respect
to the development, adoption,
implementation, and enforcement
of environmental laws, regulations,
and policies” (Gov. Code §
65040.12(e)).
Disadvantaged Communities
(DAC) is a broad designation that
may include any community that
lacks appropriate resources or is
confronted with any exceptional
economic, health, or environmental
burden. In relation to
environmental justice,
disadvantaged communities are
typically those communities that
disproportionately face the burdens
of environmental hazards.
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CHW-8.b Review the city’s community outreach programs and public
notice requirements to encourage broad-based and
meaningful community participation in decisions. The review
should address providing measures to encourage
participation from populations that may have language,
health, or other barriers that may reduce their involvement in
the decision-making process, and maximize use of technology
to broaden opportunities for participation.
CHW-8.c Collaborate with the Santa Clara County Public Health
Department, experts, and non-profits to develop training
programs for elected officials, commissions and city staff to
build capacity for implementing Health and Environmental
Justice goals.
Using the CalEPA definition of a
disadvantaged community, Senate
Bill 1000 provides stakeholders with
the CalEnviroScreen 3.0 map to
identify communities that are
disproportionately disadvantaged
by environmental hazards. The
CalEnviroScreen 3.0 map is a
science-based tool developed by the
Office of Environmental Health
Hazards Assessment on behalf of
CalEPA that uses existing
environmental, health, and
socioeconomic data to rank all
census tracts in California with a
CalEnviroScreen score.
Based on this score, the map
identifies where DACs are located
within each city. Campbell has no
DACs within its Planning Area.
SU- 1 CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN | SUSTAINABILITY
Introduction
The Campbell General Plan incorporates sustainable policies and
programs throughout all elements of the plan. The Sustainability
Element creates a framework within which the city will link these
elements and identify programs to implement sustainable policies
and practices to improve the quality of life and public health,
increase energy efficiency and reduce waste by utilizing more
sustainable and compact development patterns, encourage
alternative forms of transportation, and establish programs to
minimize the waste stream and improve water quality.
Sustainability
This Chapter includes the following goals:
• Overview
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Land Use Patterns
• Sustainable Transportation Patterns
• Green Building Techniques
• Waste Reduction and Recycling
• Energy Conservation and Renewable
Energy
• Water Conservation
• Biological Resources
• Food Systems Sustainability and
Community Health and Wellness
• Economic and Fiscal Balance
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OVERVIEW
Sustainability is generally defined as the ability to meet the needs of the
current generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs.
In practical terms, a sustainable approach to the development and
implementation of the Campbell General Plan includes efforts to
promote resource conservation, reduce pollution, improve the quality of
the natural environment, and ensure that future development and city
decisions help people live healthier lives.
Sustainability is a core value of Campbell’s residents, business, and
elected and appointed officials. To this end, sustainability has been inter-
woven throughout the entire Campbell General Plan. Goals, policies and
actions that further sustainable objectives are contained throughout the
General Plan’s Elements, and play a vital role in resource conservation,
and also enhance quality-of-life, public health, increase energy efficiency,
reduce waste, enhance biological resources, and further other objectives
that are central to the General Plan.
The purpose of sustainability in Campbell, and its incorporation
throughout the General Plan, is to address development and projected
population growth and their potential impacts. Sustainability in Campbell
means maintaining a culture of stewardship to enhance our natural
environment, resources, quality of life, and economic interests for
present and future generations.
Environmental and Resource Sustainability
Create a complete streets implementation guide to reflect General Plan
complete street policies, including sidewalk standards, bike facility
standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, lighting
standards, drought-tolerant landscaping requirements, and Green
Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). The guide shall include updated
streetscape standards for the city’s image streets: Hamilton Avenue,
Bascom Avenue, Winchester Boulevard and parts of West Campbell
Avenue.
Social Sustainability
Social sustainability further promotes livable cities, including promoting
access to outdoor opportunities, recreation, healthy foods, diverse
housing options, and other aspects of urban life that allows community
members to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles.
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Economic Sustainability
A sustainable economy is strong and resilient, environmentally
conscientious, and forward looking. It manages job and industry growth,
and promotes fiscal balance, while promoting environmental
stewardship objectives.
By implementing sustainable goals and policies included in the General
Plan, Campbell will reduce its contribution to global climate change, and
minimize and decrease consumption and use of non-renewable and
natural resources, while promoting active environments, access to
healthy food and demonstrating its environmental commitment and
leadership to promote citywide sustainability objectives. Goals, policies
and actions directly related to topics such as transportation, land use, and
conservation are addressed in their respective elements, and individual
elements should be consulted along with this Sustainability Element for
a better understanding of General Plan sustainability initiatives.
Relationship to Community Objectives
The Sustainability Element is most closely tied to the following objective
in the Campbell Community Vision to:
“Emphasize sustainability and environmental stewardship in
future planning decisions”
Relationship to Other General Plan Elements
The theme of sustainability is imbedded throughout the General Plan,
and cuts across many topical areas. For example, policies in the Land Use
Element support infill development and higher densities around transit
hubs, which can lead to reduced vehicle trips and increased transit
ridership levels. The Land Use and Community Design Elements establish
sustainable development patterns that seek to promote sustainable
building designs and materials, promote green building practices, while
decreasing dependency on the automobile; this theme is furthered
through the Transportation Element which includes policies to promote
pedestrian and bicycle movement while reducing citywide vehicle miles
traveled (VMT), and dependence on fossil fuels.
The Conservation and Open Space Element includes policies addressing
air quality, biological resources conservation, and waste reduction.
Additionally, the Safety Element includes policies aimed at reducing the
use of hazardous materials and responding to climate impacts.
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A cohesive and balanced framework for sustainability needs to
incorporate not only environmental and resource conservation
principles, but also social and economic considerations. The Fiscal
Sustainability and Economic Development Elements in the General Plan
strive for a sustainable economic environment in the city that promotes
quality local employment opportunities and a balanced city budget that
is able to fund necessary services for community members. The
Community Health and Wellness Element promotes local fresh food
systems and active environments that reduce vehicular travel while
promoting communitywide heath objectives.
When combined, the General Plan Elements promote the vision of a
sustainable community. Accordingly, this element, unlike others in the
General Plan, serves as an index or guide to sustainability policies
embedded throughout the General Plan, and is divided into the following
topic areas:
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Land Use Patterns
• Sustainable Transportation Options
• Green Building Techniques
• Waste Reduction and Recycling
• Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
• Water Conservation
• Biological Resources
• Food Systems and Community Health and Wellness
• Economic and Fiscal Balance
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Strategies:
Policy SA-7.1: Consider climate
change impacts and adaptive
responses in long-term planning and
current development decisions.
Policy SA-7.3: Encourage and
support private sector investment in
climate adaptation through climate-
resilient infrastructure such as onsite
renewable energy, integrated
stormwater management and water
conservation.
Action SA-7.c: Periodically assess
and monitor the effects of climate
change and the associated levels of
risk in order to adapt to changing
climate conditions.
Action SA-7.d: Collaborate with
utility providers to ensure that
infrastructure and resource
management plans account for
anticipated climate change impacts.
Action SA-7.f: Utilize the Silicon
Valley 2.0 Climate Adaptation
Guidebook (or its successor
document) as a resource tool when
undertaking communitywide
planning efforts, including updates
to infrastructure plans.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Over the next century, increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG)
concentrations are expected to cause a variety of changes to local climate
conditions resulting in new or exacerbated climate related impacts.
Extreme heat and heat waves are existing hazards that will be
exacerbated by climate change. The occurrence of extreme heat days in
Santa Clara County is predicted to increase dramatically by mid- and end-
of century from the historical frequency, which could have significant
impacts on vulnerable populations, such as the very young, old, and
infirm. Additionally, seasonal variations and long-term water storage
challenges resulting from reduced snowpacks may also exacerbate
drought conditions and water availability.
Because local governments largely determine the shape and intensity of
development through land use and transportation plans, regulations, and
implementing decisions, local governments play an important role in
developing climate change strategies.
The Campbell General Plan broadly address climate change in several
ways including:
1. Strategies to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
from city and community operations; and
2. Adaptation and resilience strategies to respond to the effects of
a changing climate.
Campbell has taken a proactive and comprehensive approach to planning
within the General Plan that would collectively work to help reduce GHG
emissions throughout the life of the General Plan. For example, the Land
Use Element promotes a mix of land use densities and uses that would
promote walkability and infill development. The Transportation Element
promotes reductions in vehicle miles traveled (VMT), roadway network
efficiency upgrades, complete streets, and enhanced connectivity to
promote walking, biking, and transit use. The Conservation and Open
Space Element includes provisions for the protection of open space,
reductions in air quality emissions, tree preservation, the protection of
native habitat and waterways, reductions in the generation of solid
waste, and promotes water conservation and energy reduction efforts.
Strategies to reduce the emissions
of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs):
Policy COS-10.1: Improve air quality
through continuing to require a
development pattern that focuses
growth in and around existing
urbanized areas, locates new housing
near places of employment,
encourages alternative modes of
transportation, supports efficient
parking strategies, reduces vehicle
miles traveled, and requires projects
to mitigate significant air quality
impacts.
Policy COS-10.2: 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.
Policy COS-10.9: Coordinate with
Santa Clara County and nearby cities
to implement regional GHG
reduction plans and consolidate
efforts to reduce GHGs throughout
the county.
Action COS-10.c: Prepare a Climate
Action Plan that establishes GHG
reduction targets that are consistent
with Statewide GHG reduction
goals, and includes an
implementation program to achieve
the reduction targets. Periodically
review and update the Plan as
necessary to achieve the GHG
reduction targets specified in the
Plan.
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Climate Action Plan (CAP)
Following completion of the Campbell General Plan Update, the city has
committed to developing and adopting a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that
proactively outlines the city’s strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and climate change impacts.
One key component of a Climate Action Plan is an existing greenhouse
gas (GHG) baseline inventory. The inventory process requires the
selection of a base year with which to compare current emissions.
Campbell’s community-wide GHG inventory assesses emissions resulting
from sources located within the city limits and from activities by
community members for which the local government has significant
influence over. These activities include community activities such as
vehicle miles traveled, energy consumption, water usage, and solid waste
disposal, as well as municipal operations (energy use, fuel usage, etc.).
While the General Plan outlines broad strategies and the city’s
commitment to GHG reduction, the CAP will include specific GHG
reduction targets and programs, correlated with California’s statewide
GHG reduction goals. There are many
General Plan policies that will help the community meet its reduction
targets, but the CAP goes a step beyond the General Plan and provides
greater levels of specificity and quantifiable objectives.
SUSTAINABLE LAND USE PATTERNS
The Land Use Element provides for a development and resource
conservation pattern that promotes and encourages an efficient use of
limited land resources, and facilitates the use of alternative
transportation options.
Sustainability entails aligning the built environment and socioeconomic
activities with nature’s constraints and opportunities. Central to this
concept is meeting both present and future needs through a balanced
land use map that promotes sustainability objectives through infill
development that promotes transit ridership and transit-oriented
development, while promoting walkable areas of this city and access to
neighborhood services.
The Land Use Element includes policies that promote compact, walkable,
mixed-use developments, infill development and redevelopment,
protections for open space lands, while encouraging a balanced jobs-to-
housing ratio.
Strategies for Sustainable Land Use
and Development Patterns:
Policy LU-1.1: Provide for a broad
range of land uses within the city
that are conveniently located in
proximity to transit opportunities,
and provide for commercial, public,
and quasi-public uses that support
and enhance the livability of
residential neighborhoods and
districts.
Policy LU-5.5: Promote transit-
oriented and mixed-use
development throughout Downtown
Campbell.
Goal LU-9: Facilitate the transition of
the Hamilton Avenue area into a
vibrant, transit-oriented, mixed use
district with safe and convenient
multi-modal connectivity.
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Infill and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) promotes sustainability by
bringing together compact, walkable communities with high quality
transit systems. This creates additional opportunities for low carbon
lifestyles by enabling people to live, work, and play without depending
exclusively on a car for mobility. This type of lifestyle can reduce energy
consumption and driving, while promoting community health objectives
through active forms of transportation, enhanced by complete street
concepts.
Well-designed TOD neighborhoods, complete streets, and a balanced
land use map empowers people with the choice to walk, cycle, or take
public transportation to meet their daily needs by providing greater
transit accessibility and a mix of uses within the community fabric. This
approach can not only offer a higher quality of life to Campbell residents,
but also supports economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
PATTERNS
The Transportation Element calls for improved connectivity between
neighborhoods, jobs, and services, which can facilitate greater levels of
walking, bicycling, and transit use. This element promotes a street
network that accommodates all modes of transportation, reductions in
vehicle idling times, and promotes sustainable non-auto transportation
modes.
The General Plan recognizes the importance of pedestrian and bicycle
travel. These modes of travel are pollution-free, while at the same time
relieving pressure on roadways, improving the health of community
members, and contributing to the vibrancy of neighborhoods and
districts. The General Plan enhances the city’s pedestrian and bicycling
infrastructure through mechanisms such as linear parks and trails, and
policies that support multi-modal options.
In key locations near transit, land uses will intensify and those areas may
have a more urban feel, with denser buildings, a better mix of transit
options, and less land devoted to the automobile. This approach will not
only help the Campbell meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction
goals, it will also improve quality of life by supporting public transit,
encouraging people to walk and cycle, allowing for more open space, and
creating attractive public places where people enjoy spending time.
Sustainable Transportation
Strategies:
Policy T-1.1: Develop and
implement a connected multi-modal
transportation network that balances
transportation modes, encourages
non-automobile travel, and reduces
greenhouse gas emissions, while
promoting healthier travel
alternatives for all users.
Policy T-1.2: Implement best
practices to improve the pedestrian
and bicycle environment.
Policy T-3.2: Implement VMT
reduction measures, such as
Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) measures, and
other strategies to reduce VMT in
Campbell.
Policy T-4.2: Require new
developments and redevelopments
to use best practices in providing
pedestrian and bicycle connections
between the sites and existing and
planned facilities, including those
identified in the Bicycle Master Plan,
Pedestrian Master Plan, and other
relevant plans and documents.
Policy T-6.3: Coordinate pedestrian
and bicycle facility improvements
and “road diet” reconfigurations
with pavement improvement
projects (e.g. repaving and
restriping), to the greatest extent
feasible and while taking into
consideration potential secondary
effects or unintended impacts.
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GREEN BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Building development is highly regulated in the United States, and
particularly in California. There are environmental regulations such as the
Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act that impose standards regarding how
development interfaces with these environmental resources. But more
specifically, there are also building codes and standards adopted locally
that govern the design and construction of structures. Some of these
standards are mandatory, others voluntary.
CALGreen is the first-in-the-nation mandatory green building standards
code. In 2007, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC)
developed green building standards in an effort to meet the goals of
California’s landmark initiative AB 32. AB 32 established a comprehensive
program of cost-effective measures to reduce statewide greenhouse
gases (GHG) emissions to1990 levels by the year 2020. The purpose of
California’s green building standards, which are implemented locally
through Title 24 of the California Building Code, is to improve public
health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and
construction of buildings in the following categories: 1) planning and
design, 2) energy efficiency, 3) water efficiency and conservation, 4)
material conservation and resource efficiency, and 5) environmental air
quality.
The provisions of the CALGreen code apply to the planning, design,
operation, construction, replacement, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal, and demolition of every new building or structure
throughout California. CALGreen requires that every new building
constructed in California reduce indoor water use by 20 percent
compared to existing standards (with voluntary goal standards for 30, 35
and 40 percent reductions), divert 50 percent of construction waste from
landfills, and install low pollutant-emitting materials.
Optional standards that can be adopted, at the city’s discretion, include
CALGreen Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards; these each include a series of
measures that go beyond the basic CALGreen code. CALGreen also
requires separate water meters for nonresidential buildings’ indoor and
outdoor water use, with a requirement for moisture-sensing irrigation
systems for larger landscape projects and mandatory inspections of
energy systems (e.g., heat furnace, air conditioner, and mechanical
equipment) for nonresidential buildings of more than 10,000 square feet
to ensure that all are working at their maximum capacity and according
to their design efficiencies. The city uses the California Building Code and
Green Building Strategies:
Policy COS-8.1: Require all
development projects to comply with
the mandatory energy efficiency
requirements of the California Green
Building Standards Code
(CALGreen) and Building and
Energy Efficiency Standards.
Policy COS-8.2: Support and
encourage the implementation of
innovative and green building best
management practices including, but
not limited to, sustainable site
planning, solar opportunities, LEED
certification for new development,
the local adoption of Reach Codes,
and incorporation of net zero energy
development standards in the
California Code of Regulations
(CCR), Title 24, if feasible.
Policy COS-8.3: Promote City
operations as a model for energy
efficiency and green building and
install, as feasible, energy-efficient
lighting, appliances, and alternative-
energy infrastructure in city facilities.
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the most current version of the CALGreen Code to review proposed
development and renovations.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED)
LEED is an internationally-recognized rating system for certifying the
design, construction, and operation of high-performance buildings; one
of several in use across the globe, but probably the most popular in the
United States. LEED building certification is available for all building types,
including new construction and major renovations, core and shell,
educational buildings, retail, commercial interiors, existing buildings, and
homes. The LEED program is a point-based system. Building projects earn
points for satisfying green building criteria within specific credit areas.
Projects also may earn regional priority bonus points for implementing
green building strategies that address important local environment
issues. Each certification rating system is organized into five
environmental categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and
atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.
An additional category innovation in design (or operation) focuses on
sustainable building expertise as well as design measures not covered in
the other categories.
The City of Campbell supports and encourages the implementation of
innovative and green building best management practices including, but
not limited to, sustainable site planning, solar opportunities, LEED
certification for new development, and exceeding the most current
“green” development standards in the California Code of Regulations
(CCR), Title 24.
WASTE REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING
The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939),
required each city or county’s source reduction and recycling element to
include an implementation schedule showing that a city or county must
divert 50 percent of solid waste from landfill disposal or transformation
on and after January 1, 2000. SB 1016, passed in 2008, required the 50
percent diversion requirement to be calculated in a per capita disposal
rate equivalent. AB 341, passed in 2012, requires that California increase
its diversion rate to 75% by 2020.
The production and transport of consumer products creates large
amounts of GHGs. Additionally, a large percentage of products are
Strategies for Solid Waste
Reduction and Recycling:
Goal OSC 9: Reduce the generation
of solid waste and promote
environmentally responsible solid
waste disposal throughout the city
using innovative waste diversion
programs and strategies
Policy COS-9.1: Provide adequate
waste disposal, recycling,
composting, and reuse services for
present and future residents and
businesses, including programs that
improve public access to solid waste
collection, recycling, and composting
facilities.
Policy COS-9.2: Participate in source
reduction, recycling, and composting
efforts to reduce the amount of solid
waste sent to the landfill and extend
the life of the landfill.
Policy COS-9.3: Comply with
California’s adopted source
reduction, recycling, and organics
composting requirements applicable
to Campbell.
Policy COS-9.4: Locate waste
collection, transfer, and processing
facilities in areas that minimize
impacts to the surrounding
community.
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disposed of after only one use, requiring more raw materials to be
extracted to replace these products. Making new products or buildings
from raw materials generally requires more energy, uses more water, and
creates more air and water pollution than reusing materials or making
the same product from recycled materials.
Waste reduction and recycling efforts reduce consumption and disposal,
thereby conserving natural resources and landfill capacity, and avoiding
production of greenhouse gases in the landfill. The city has increased
recycling and waste diversion by implementing new and expanded
programs and has complied with State requirements to reduce the
volume of solid waste through recycling and reuse of solid waste. As a
result of these past and ongoing efforts, the city’s per capita disposal rate
is below the target rate established by CalRecycle.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The City of Campbell supports energy conservation, and calls for
programs to further reduce the energy needed for municipal operations,
while supporting private energy savings opportunities. Successful
municipal energy reductions will help serve as an example to encourage
community-wide action. Municipal operations, however, represent only
a small percentage of the total electricity and natural gas used
throughout the city. Therefore, community-wide efforts are essential to
achieving overall reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Silicon Valley Clean Energy program was established in March 2016
to provide residents and businesses with a new choice to the traditional
utility model, which includes a community-controlled power supply that
offers electricity from cleaner energy sources at competitive rates,
through the creation of a new, nonprofit public agency. In late 2016, the
Campbell City Council voted to enroll the city’s municipal electricity
accounts in Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s optional GreenPrime program
starting April 2017. The electricity to run city-owned facilities, parks, and
streetlights, now comes from 100% renewable sources like wind and
solar.
Although the city has less direct control over private operations, it does
have regulatory authority in important areas like land use, building and
transportation policy. Also, it has the ability to provide incentives and
facilitate initiatives that promote energy conservation. Additionally, the
Strategies for Energy Conservation
and Renewable Energy:
Policy COS-8.4: Pursue the use of
alternative energy and fuel-efficient
city vehicles and equipment that
meet or surpass state emissions
requirements, to the extent feasible.
Policy COS-8.5: Continue to
participate in Silicon Valley Clean
Energy (SVCE) whereby city-owned
facilities, parks, and streetlights will
run on 100% renewable energy
sources like wind and solar, and
motivate and encourage Campbell
residents and businesses to
participate in Silicon Valley Clean
Energy (SVCE) to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and support statewide
alternative energy use.
Policy COS-8.6: Coordinate with
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) to increase public awareness
of electrical and natural gas
conservation practices and
programs, such as rebate programs
and energy efficiency audits.
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City reviews all new development applications for compliance with
CALGreen standards in energy efficiency.
The city’s ability to influence energy efficiency in existing and proposed
buildings will be critical to achieving its sustainability goals. The
Community Design and Conservation and Open Space elements of the
General Plan identify several policies and actions for increasing energy
efficiency, including increased education about energy consumption and
methods for reducing energy use, and consideration of installing energy
efficiency improvements and renewable energy devices. Additionally, it
is important to note that while the General Plan contains policies and
actions related to energy conservation and renewable energy, it is the
city’s intent that the Climate Action Plan will contain more specific,
detailed measures for achieving quantifiable greenhouse gas reduction
goals.
WATER CONSERVATION
Current management practices for water supply in California will
continue to be impacted by a changing climate. This is in part because
such practices were designed for historical climatic conditions, which are
changing and will continue to change during the rest of this century and
beyond. As one example, the reduction in the Sierra Nevada snowpack,
which provides natural water storage, will have implications throughout
California’s water management system. Even under the wetter climate
projections, the loss of snow pack would pose challenges to water
managers, and impact hydropower generation.
The General Plan includes policies that emphasize the importance of
water conservation and use of recycled water both in city operations and
in private development. The proposed General Plan includes a range of
policies designed to ensure an adequate water supply for development
and to minimize the potential adverse effects of increased water use. It
is important to note that the City of Campbell does not provide water
services within the Planning Area. As such, responsibility for the ongoing
provision of water supplies and services within Campbell falls to the
respective water districts who provide water within the Campbell service
area.
Strategies for Water Conservation:
Policy COS-8.7: Expand water
conservation, reuse, and recycling
efforts throughout the city in order
to meet the conservation goals
established by the San Jose Water
Company’s adopted Urban Water
Management Plan and the Campbell
Climate Action Plan, once adopted.
Policy COS-8.8: Encourage all public
and private landscaping in new
development and renovation projects
to be designed to reduce water
demand, prevent runoff, decrease
flooding, and recharge groundwater
through the installation of irrigation
systems, the selection of appropriate
plant material, and proper soil
preparation.
Policy COS-8.9: Maintain and
enhance the health of the
groundwater basin by encouraging
new groundwater recharge
opportunities, promoting the use of
permeable surface materials and,
providing ample areas of open space
in order to decrease surface runoff
and promote groundwater recharge,
and through the use of other LID
techniques, such bioswales, where
feasible.
Policy COS-8.10: Support the use of
on-site rainwater
harvesting/catchment systems and
small-scale recycled water systems
for new and existing development.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The Conservation and Open Space Element provides the framework to
protect, maintain, and enhance Campbell’s natural resources and
contains goals and policies to protect and enhance natural resources,
sensitive habitat, as well as policies to protect air and water quality.
The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan supports
and encourages biological resource and high value land cover
conservation and protection. Specifically, the General Plan includes
policies related to conserving open space, riparian habitat and native
trees and vegetation throughout the planning area. The city also requires
the integration of regionally native plant and trees species into
development and infrastructure projects where appropriate.
Furthermore, the General Plan calls for the city to identify and provide an
urban forest vision for the city through the creation of an Urban Forest
Management Plan.
The City of Campbell strongly supports the preservation of street trees.
Trees beautify and enhance Campbell’s neighborhoods, help to conserve
energy, clean the air, and provide a home for wildlife. The city is identified
as a “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its
commitment to trees.
Campbell recognizes that a healthy urban forest contributes to a
sustainable city. Trees consume carbon dioxide and absorb air and water
pollutants. They also provide shade (which reduces energy consumption
and the heat island effect), absorbs rainfall through evapotranspiration
and reduces runoff and soil erosion, while providing habitat for plants
and animals.
FOOD SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY
AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
The places where people live, work, and play profoundly shape the health
of a community. Transportation options, accessible parks, crosswalks, the
availability of grocery stores, and the prevalence of fast food restaurants,
and real or perceived levels of crime and safety are a few examples of
physical indicators that provide a framework for a community, sculpt the
daily routines of residents, impact lifestyle choices, and ultimately affect
public health and longevity. Collaborative work between city planners
Strategies for the Conservation of
Biological Resources:
Policy COS-7.1: Preserve and
enhance biological communities that
contribute to Campbell’s and the
region’s biodiversity including, but
not limited to, wetlands, riparian
areas, and aquatic habitat.
Policy COS-7.2: Preserve and
enhance the aesthetic and habitat
value of riparian corridors including
the Los Gatos and San Tomas
Aquino Creeks.
Policy COS-7.3: Focus conservation
efforts on high priority conservation
areas that contain suitable habitat for
endangered, threatened, migratory,
or special-status species and that can
be managed with minimal
interference with nearby urban land
uses.
Policy COS-7.4: Conserve existing
native trees and vegetation where
possible and integrate regionally
native plant species into
development and infrastructure
projects where appropriate.
Policy COS-7.7: Build upon existing
streetscapes and develop an urban
forest along the city’s major corridors
and in residential neighborhoods to
provide avian habitat, sequester
carbon emissions, foster pedestrian
activity, and provide shade.
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and public health professionals can help strategically develop spaces and
systems for safe and healthy human activity.
In recent decades, there has been a rediscovery and professional shift in
city planning that recognizes the role our built and natural environments
play in public health and wellbeing. The environmental movement in the
1970s gave rise to the environmental review process, including the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Other urban planning concepts such as
new urbanism and smart growth are attempting to reverse the impacts
of urban development policies of the previous decades. All these efforts
attempted to return to the traditional neighborhoods and urban form
that valued a mix of uses, pedestrian and transit amenities and compact
development.
Issues such as promoting walking and cycling and supporting
neighborhood access to fresh foods at grocery stores and farmers
markets are examples of ways that sustainable planning and public health
intersect. The General Plan contains numerous policies supporting public
health and wellness. For example, the promotion of fresh local foods
promotes community health objectives by providing nutrient rich local
food options, while also promoting environmental objectives through the
reduction in food miles.
Additionally, infrastructure and land use to support local food sales
including farmers markets enables local food to be used in the region
where it was grown. Access to full-service grocery stores and farmers’
markets is also correlated with increased consumption of fruits and
vegetables.
ECONOMIC AND FISCAL BALANCE
A sustainable economy is strong and resilient, environmentally
conscientious, and accessible to the entire community. To be sustainable,
Campbell’s economy must be diverse in order to provide stability through
economic cycles. There must be jobs for a skilled local workforce in
traditional, as well as green, business sectors. It must generate tax
revenue to fund quality public services for the community.
Strategies in the General Plan that promote a sustainable economy and
fiscal sustainability reside primarily in the Economic Development and
Fiscal Sustainability Elements. Together these elements include
strategies aimed at fostering a positive climate for economic
development, providing an adequate supply of developable land,
Strategies for Community Health
and Wellness:
Goal CHW-1: Embrace Campbell’s
identity as the Orchard City by
promoting local food systems and
nutritious food choices.
Policy CHW-1.1: Support urban
agriculture and encourage local
restaurants and retailers to locally
source fresh food to expand the
range of fresh fruits and vegetables
available to residents.
Policy CHW-1.2: Secure the health of
community members by ensuring
that residents have access to healthy
and nutritional food options.
Policy CHW-1.3: Promote the
availability of locally grown and
locally sourced food, including fresh
fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
Policy CHW-1.4: Recognize that
small-scale community agriculture
programs, including but not limited
to community gardens and urban
farms have the potential to
supplement the availability of fresh
fruits, vegetables, and other food
resources in the community, provide
economic opportunities to Campbell
residents, lower food costs, reduce
overall energy consumption and
build social cohesion.
Policy CHW-1.6: Encourage and
support the continued year-round
operation of farmers’ markets.
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ensuring the readiness of physical conditions and infrastructure to
support development, targeting investment to help attract and support
local prosperity, promoting local goods and services, creating
partnerships within the region to generate jobs, and ensuring Campbell
continues to be a desirable place to invest.
The city seeks to promote economic and fiscal health as an essential
component of maintaining a balanced community. The Economic
Development Element seeks to sustain and diversify the city’s economy,
recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses while
broadening and expanding the employment base and economic
opportunities within the city. Campbell’s economic development and
fiscal vitality are inter-dependent. A vital local economy ensures that
private investment is taking place in the community, while generating
needed tax revenues to support public services and facilities and
conservation goals. The Fiscal Sustainability Element presents goals,
policies, and actions relating to the city's long-term financial health and
prosperity. The ability of the city to provide services such as, parks and
recreation, capital improvements, code enforcement, and planning is
dependent on the city collecting adequate revenues.
Communities that create opportunities for residents through
sustainability practices to engage in physical activity and make healthy
food choices generally have healthier residents. The economic benefits
may include lower healthcare costs for business, employees and public
agencies. In addition, sustainability strategies can improve a business’
bottom line through reduced energy and resource costs, and through
enhancing the built environment in order to attract new economic
activity into more walkable and revitalized areas, and improve
connectivity. Furthermore, communities that provide well-balanced land
use and development patterns include a variety of housing options,
commercial developments and efficient and convenient transportation
choices that attract investments in new and expanded businesses.
Strategies for Economic and Fiscal
Sustainability:
Policy ED-1.2: Coordinate economic
development within the city, region
and state to enhance opportunities.
Policy ED-2.9: Promote local
purchase of goods and services by
residents, workers, businesses and
city government so as to cycle dollars
back into the local economy and
generate revenue for the city.
Policy ED 3-2: Maintain an adequate
inventory of sites zoned and
designated for a variety of business
types and sizes.
Policy ED-4.5: Promote catalyst
projects at key locations to stimulate
private retail and commercial
investment and revitalize existing
neighborhoods in need of such
projects. Examples may include
streetscape and pedestrian corridor
enhancements; large-scale mixed use
projects that include vibrant ground-
floor retail and dining
establishments; and employment
generating uses in proximity to
transit stations, which have the
potential to increase pedestrian
activity.
Policy ED-5.1: Strive to carry out and
facilitate implementation and
development of approved Area
Plans and Master Plans that were
created, consistent with the General
Plan, to offer a unique set of local-
serving commercial establishments,
attractive streetscapes, higher-
density housing, and convenient
and efficient circulation.
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Introduction
For the General Plan to serve as an effective guide to achieving the city’s vision for its future, it must be implemented and administered. The General Plan includes a number of "Action” items that provide direction for how the city will implement the goals and policies within the body of the General Plan. In general, actions are spread throughout each of the elements, appearing immediately after the corresponding goals and policies.
Government Code Section 65400(a)(1) requires the city’s planning agency (Community Development Department, Planning Division) to make recommendations to the City Council that identify reasonable and practical means for implementation of the General Plan. The Community Development Department, Planning Division is also required to provide an annual report to the City Council, the State Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse), and the State Department of Housing and Community Development that includes the status of the General Plan, the city’s progress in the implementation of the General Plan, and the city’s progress in meeting its allocation of regional housing needs and removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. Table 12-1, General Plan Implementation, is intended to serve as a tool for tracking implementation of the General Plan and preparing the annual report.
Implementation
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ADMINISTRATION
Goal IM-1
To provide for the ongoing administration and implementation of the General Plan.
Policies
I-1.1 Regularly review the General Plan and revise it as necessary to comply with State law and reflect emerging trends and conditions.
I-1.2 Require the city’s Zoning Ordinance, planning documents, master plans, infrastructure projects, and development projects to be consistent with the General Plan and State law.
Actions in Support of Goal IM-1
I-1.a On an annual basis review implementation of the General Plan
as required by State law, review implementation and timing of
measures based on this implementation plan, and identify
revisions to the General Plan that should be made to address
the requirements of State law and emerging trends and
conditions.
I-1.b Review and update the Municipal Code, including the Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, as well as master plans for
land uses, services, and infrastructure as necessary to ensure
consistency with the General Plan.
I-1.c Consider the staffing resources necessary to implement the
General Plan during each budget cycle.
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Table 12-1 identifies the general timing for the implementation of each action, the Department responsible for the action’s implementation, and the status of the action. The Planning Division of the Community Development Department and the City Manager’s Office are responsible for coordinating with other departments regarding implementation of the individual measures.
For each of the actions listed below, the terms “short”, “medium”, and “long” refer to the anticipated or desired timing for implementation. The terms “Ongoing” and “Annual” refer to measures that are carried out on an ongoing basis or annually.
More specifically:
• Ongoing means that the measure is ongoing and should be implemented for every applicable action. All ongoing measures will be reviewed and addressed in the Annual Report, which will be prepared annually in compliance with State law.
• Annual means that the measure is an annual measure and should be addressed every year. Implementation of annual measures will be reviewed and addressed in the Annual Report.
• Short means that the measure should be implemented in the near-term (most likely, 1 to 5 years). Implementation of short-term measures will be reviewed and addressed in the Annual Report beginning in 2023, with identification of the anticipated timing for implementation of the measure.
• Medium means that the measure should be implemented in the mid- term (most likely, 6 to 10 years). Implementation of medium-term measures will be reviewed and addressed in the Annual Report beginning in 2025, with identification of the anticipated timing for implementation of the measure.
• Long means that the measure should be considered and implemented (as funding permits); these measures shall be reviewed and addressed in the Annual Report.
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In other cases, the reader may notice the use of the term "ongoing" which refers to actions already being undertaken by the city or those that are expected to continue on either a periodic or perpetual basis. The party or parties that are primarily responsible for implementing each action, whether a specific city department or, in some cases, an outside agency, are also indicated where applicable.
The reader should keep some caveats in mind regarding the implementation schedule. One is that many of these actions will require both staff and financial resources to implement, thus making them difficult to definitively schedule, given the annual nature of the budgetary process and changing priorities and resources over the years. A second caveat to keep in mind is that it is often difficult to clearly state the duration of tasks; therefore, estimated starting dates (priority levels) are presented for actions rather than completion dates. A third caveat is that, in some instances, the selection of priority level (short, medium, or long) reflects the level of complexity and the level of effort required to implement a measure rather than the importance of the measure itself.
Implementation
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Measure Responsible
Department
Priority/
Timing
Status
Land Use
LU-1.a Update the City’s Zoning Map to be consistent with the land use designations shown on
Figure LU-1.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.b Assign zoning to properties consistent with the land use designations identified by the
General Plan.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.c Enact zoning amendments that reduce the City’s reliance on the P-D (Planned
Development) and C-PD (Condominium Planned Development) zoning designation.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.d Establish objective standards for residential and mixed-use land uses. Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.e Review the standards provided in the Campbell Municipal Code and Zoning Code (Title 21)
and amend as necessary to ensure consistency with the General Plan.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.f Periodically update area plans, master plans, special project areas, policy documents,
application forms and handouts to ensure consistency with the General Plan.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.g Through the development review and permit process, ensure that residential
developments fall within the minimum and maximum density range stipulated on the
Community Ongoing Complete
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Land Use Map. Development In progress
Comments:
LU-1.h Consider the development of general performance and locational standards for
conditional uses (i.e., drive-thru establishments).
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1i Periodically review and update development standards to ensure they are achieving desired outcomes.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-1.j Amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide appropriate amenities for employees in industrial
areas, such as outdoor eating areas and walkways.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-2.a Through the development review and permit process, screen development proposals for
land use compatibility, including conformance with existing development or
neighborhoods.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-2.b Through the development review and permit process, ensure that conditions of approval
are adopted that require businesses to be well kept and operated in a way that limits
impacts to adjacent uses.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-2.c Through the development review and permit process, require adequate buffers and/or
architectural consideration to protect residential areas, developed or undeveloped, from intrusion of private nonresidential development activities that may degrade the quality of
life in such residential areas.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-2.d Establish an incentive program to encourage non-conforming properties and uses to
redevelop as conforming uses.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
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LU-2.e Update the city’s non-conforming provisions to more clearly identify the limitations on
non-conforming properties
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-2.f Recodify the amortization requirement for legal non-conforming “late-night activities” to
obtain a discretionary land use entitlement.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-3.a Implement the programs in the Housing Element in order to achieve the city’s housing
goals.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-3.b Explore opportunities to relocate the Campbell Corporation Yard to the Campbell
Technology Park.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-4.a Update the Downtown Development Plan to retain and emphasize an intensification of
pedestrian-oriented uses in the Downtown. Encourage office, civic, and cultural uses to
locate Downtown and emphasize the integration of these high-activity uses.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-4.b Concentrate intensive and large-scale office uses within areas designated Research &
Development on the Land Use Map and within the Pruneyard/Creekside District.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-4.c Develop guidelines for Industrial designated land uses, including a provision that allows
higher FARs for larger parcels that encourage research and development uses in the Dell
and McGlincy neighborhoods.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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LU-5.a Periodically review and maintain Campbell’s Downtown Development Plan to ensure the
Downtown area remains the city’s vibrant retail, cultural, and entertainment hub.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-5.b Maintain the city’s parklet program and consider the establishment of a parking in-lieu
fee, wayfinding, and art program in the Downtown.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-5.c Integrate the operational provisions of the Downtown Alcohol Beverage Policy into the
Zoning Code as performance requirements.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-5.d Periodically review and maintain the goals, policies and development standards included
within the Downtown Development Plan and Central Business District zoning designation
to affirm the unique character and development vision for Downtown.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-6.a Pursue a cooperative collaborative relationship during development of long-range plans
and review of development proposals that may impact the City of Campbell. Coordinate
with the cities of San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos to establish mutually-agreed upon
principles related to traffic generation, growth, infrastructure, sustainability, and other
relevant topics in order to ensure that planning and development decisions in adjacent
jurisdictions do not result in adverse impacts to Campbell. Consider the establishment of
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with these cities to provide a formal structure
and criteria for collaboration on the review of future projects and plans.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-6.b Coordinate with LAFCO and the City of San Jose to pursue the de-annexation of the
residential area of Campbell located north of Palmar Avenue and east of Highway 17, as
this area is physically separated from the rest of Campbell, and would be better served by
the City of San Jose for infrastructure and public safety needs.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-6c Continue to monitor San Jose’s efforts to establish and implement Urban Village Plans in
areas immediately adjacent to Campbell. Encourage San Jose to incorporate measures
Community Ongoing Complete
Implementation
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into these plans that reduce cut-through traffic into Campbell and establish phased
residential densities and development standards so that future development adjacent to
Campbell is compatible with the desired density and urban form of Campbell.
Development In progress
Comments:
LU-7.a Following adoption of the General Plan, the City shall review the adopted area plans and
master plans for consistency with the General Plan. If inconsistencies are found, the City
shall update the area and/or master plans to achieve General Plan consistency.
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-7.b All development and infrastructure projects proposed within a Special Planning Area, as
depicted on Figure LU-2, shall be reviewed for consistency with the relevant area or
master plan.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-8.a Continue to implement and review projects under the Pruneyard Master Use Permit
(MUP). The Pruneyard MUP is considered the long-term master plan for The Pruneyard
district.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-8.b Require new residential projects throughout this District to demonstrate high quality
building and site designs through the implementation of the city’s Multi-Family
Development and Design Standards, all other applicable design requirements and
applicable development standards.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-9a Prepare and adopt a Precise Plan for the Hamilton Avenue area shown on Figure LU-2. Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
LU-9.b Discourage the development of nonresidential uses within the Hamilton Avenue Precise
Plan area until the plan is adopted, or two years from the adoption of the General Plan,
whichever is less.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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Transportation
T-1.a Create a complete streets implementation guide to reflect General Plan complete street
policies, including sidewalk standards, bike facility standards, Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements, lighting standards, and landscaping requirements. The guide
shall include updated streetscape standards for the city’s image streets: Hamilton Avenue,
Bascom Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, and parts of West Campbell Avenue.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.b Design roadway space and intersections for a variety of users, including motor vehicles,
transit vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and future travel modes, when constructing or
modifying these facilities.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.c Prepare a Bicycle Master Plan to achieve a bike network that eliminates gaps where
possible and creates a safe, convenient, low-stress system that connects bicyclists of all
levels and abilities to destinations throughout the city.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.d Construct improvement projects identified in the Bicycle Master Plan.. Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.e Provide adequate public bike parking facilities throughout the city, including all public
facilities and trail heads.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.f Develop and implement a Pedestrian Master Plan to provide a safe and convenient
pedestrian network connecting neighborhoods with destinations throughout the city and
that is consistent with the city’s ADA Implementation Plan. The Pedestrian Master Plan
should include Safe Routes to School policies and procedures and evaluate enhancing
Downtown public alleyways for pedestrian use.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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T-1.g Support community efforts to develop and fund a shuttle system to serve transit needs
within the city limits that is linked to and coordinated with other transit services, without
the commitment of city funds.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.h Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to bus and light rail stations when evaluating
opportunities with new development proposals and capital improvement projects. In
cooperation with VTA, evaluate transit-waiting environments to improve convenience
and comfort.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.i Prepare a multimodal improvement plan to support buildout of the General Plan, update
the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include, as appropriate, the identified
improvements, and create and adopt a multimodal transportation impact fee (TIF)
program to provide funding for the remaining improvements.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.j Seek opportunities to utilize light rail transit and railroad rights-of-way for enhanced
bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-1.k Provide continuing education to members of the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC) on Complete Streets best practices and policies.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-2.a Participate in intergovernmental activities related to regional and sub-regional
transportation planning to advance the city’s interests.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-2.b Support the efforts of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and other agencies to coordinate transit
planning and transit services in the South Bay and the entire Bay Area.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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T-2.c Cooperate with the VTA, surrounding communities, and other agencies to establish and
maintain regional bicycle and pedestrian facilities including off-road paths and trails
utilizing creek, utility, and railroad rights-of-way that are safe and convenient for commuting and recreational use.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-2.d Participate in regional initiatives to reduce traffic demand and construct infrastructure
improvements to manage regional traffic (for example High Occupancy Vehicle “HOV”
lanes and express lanes and freeway information systems) to reduce congestion on
Campbell roadways.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.a Maintain and implement vehicle miles traveled (VMT) metrics, evaluation methods, and
significance thresholds consistent with the requirements of state law, such as SB 743.
Apply these VMT standards during the CEQA review of future development projects in
Campbell.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.b Incentivize high-density transit-oriented developments, consistent with the Land Use
Map, near light rail stations.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.c Work with neighboring communities to coordinate traffic signals on arterials to maintain
the movement of people, goods, and services and discourage cut-through traffic in
residential neighborhoods.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.d Identify and properly sign truck routes on arterials to regulate truck movements. Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.e Consider implementation of traffic calming measures, including traffic calming design
elements and devices, to ensure safe and reasonable speeds in residential
neighborhoods, consistent with the city’s adopted Neighborhood Traffic Management
Program (NTCP), as long as the measures do not impede emergency response, bicycle
travel, or hinder the complete streets functionality of the roadway. Methods such as
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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radar speed signs may be used to alert drivers on streets where speeding is prevalent.
Further, consider how traffic calming measures may be used to decrease excessive noise
on non-arterial streets to achieve the goals of the city Noise Element.
T-3.f Facilitate between and within neighborhoods the construction of connected pedestrian
and bicycle facilities (e.g. bridges, pathways, sidewalks, and bike lanes) that enhance
community livability especially within one-half mile of major activity centers, schools, and
parks.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.g Support and encourage effective programmatic Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) measures for private developments consistent with proposed uses. These could
include, but are not limited to, measures such as alternative work schedules, subsidized
transit passes, and future measures as programs and technologies evolve. Encourage
major employers (employers with over 100 employees) to develop shuttle services to
transport employees to and from the worksite. Entities may form transportation
management associations (TMAs) to pool resources to fund TDM measures.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.h Update Chapter 10.42 of the Campbell Municipal Code (TDM Ordinance) to include
specific thresholds and trigger points for when traffic analyses and TDM measures are
required for development projects.
Public Works
Community Development
short Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.i Advertise ways to travel to and within Campbell via transit, biking, walking, and other
modes that reduce traffic. Potential methods of advertisement may include, but are not
limited to:
• Information and links on the city’s website;
• Wayfinding signs indicating routes and travel times by mode of transit;
• Postings and flyers at public buildings, parks facilities, and transit stops; and
• Other methods and strategies that the city determines will be successful and
cost effective.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-3.j Create and adopt a VMT reduction program and consider adoption of a VMT mitigation
fee program to provide funding for the improvements identified in the VMT reduction
program. The VMT reduction program should include strategies targeting VMT
reductions at the site level, community level, and regional level; should be based on
emerging best practices; and should leverage and compliment ongoing regional efforts to
reduce VMT.
Public Works
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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T-4.a Require developers to make public improvements related to their project to improve and
enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit opportunities along the site’s frontage consistent
with city policy.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.b Address the needs of people with disabilities and comply with the requirements of the
ADA during the planning and implementation of new developments.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.c Orient new development building entrances toward sidewalks and transit stops. Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.d Where applicable, provide passenger loading zones and areas for quick deliveries near
building entrances.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.e Incorporate pedestrian amenities such as plazas, landscaped areas with seating, and
pedestrian walkways into new developments.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.f Require new or redevelopment projects to provide logical, safe, and well-designed bicycle
and pedestrian connections, with wayfinding signage, onsite between building entrances,
parking areas, and walkways, and to existing or planned public right-of-way facilities that
minimize public nuisance concerns as part of the Objective Standards update. Connect
dead-end streets with pedestrian and bicycle paths in new developments.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.g Require new or redevelopment projects to work with adjacent neighborhoods and
jurisdictions to provide logical, safe, and well-designed bicycle and pedestrian connections
that minimize public nuisance concerns.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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T-4.h Maintain short-term and long-term bicycle parking standards over and above State
minimum standards to provide ample bicycle parking in new developments as part of the
city’s efforts to facilitate multimodal transportation options and reduce vehicle miles
traveled.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.i Design parking lots to minimize impacts on the street system by providing adequately
sized driveways, sufficient queuing, and efficient circulation.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.j For new businesses with 50 or more full-time employees, require Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) related site design measures such as showers and changing facilities,
designated carpool and van pool parking, and on-site amenities (e.g. food service, fitness
center, ATM). Require TDM reports per the Campbell Municipal Code.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.k Require all new developments to provide adequate emergency access.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-4.l As part of the development review process, the Community Development Department and
the Public Works Department shall require developers to complete and fund the following.
a. A Local Transportation Analysis (LTA) to ensure that the site plan
incorporates city transportation goals, policies, and standards,
that identifies the effects of the project on the local transportation
system, and identifies improvements to maintain LOS D operations
at signalized city-controlled intersections and adopted LOS
standards on CMP intersections whenever: 1) the project
generates 100 or more net peak hour trips, or 2) generates 50 to
99 net peak hour trips and the affected intersection is experiencing
LOS D or worse;
b. The project’s proportional share of the effects on the city’s
circulation network through payment of fees to be identified
through a nexus study;
c. For local project-related transportation network deficiencies
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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requiring improvements that are not included in an adopted fee
program, either complete the necessary improvements or pay a
proportional-share of the construction and project costs as estimated by the city engineer.
T-5.a Review off-street parking supply standards for all land use types and make changes based
on recent parking demand surveys, and data on shared parking reductions in mixed-use
developments, including the need for additional ADA spaces.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.b Encourage the joint use of parking in mixed-use developments and between neighboring
properties where uses have complementary peak parking demands that occur at different
hours.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.c Implement parking management techniques, including modifying time limits and
potentially charging for parking, in the Downtown area to address long-term (employee)
and short-term (customer) parking and maximize the efficient use of parking.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.d Create a curbside management plan for the Downtown area to accommodate passenger
loading areas and commercial loading zones to minimize double parking.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.e Design all new parking structures to accommodate other uses should parking demands
decrease in the future (for example, with the introduction of autonomous vehicles to the
vehicle fleet). Examples may include flat floors that allow structures to be retrofitted for
other uses.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.f Allow parking facilities to be used for uses other than parking on a temporary basis,
subject to city approval.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-5.g Limit the creation of residential permit parking programs in the community, particularly
in areas around the Downtown or within ½ mile of a light rail station.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
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Comments:
T-6.a Develop and implement a traffic safety plan aimed at reducing roadway collisions to the
greatest extent feasible. The traffic safety plan may include, but is not limited to, the use
of radar speed signs, more aggressive road safety and speed enforcement, and other
measures deemed effective by the city. The traffic safety plan should be coordinated with
and consistent with the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NT CP) to the greatest
extent feasible, and may be integrated into other city plans and programs, as deemed
appropriate.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.b Promote and support Safe Routes to School policies and programs for all schools serving Campbell, including safe and convenient walking and bicycle connections.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.c Assess street conditions and prioritize repairs while balancing the needs of the community
using input from the city’s Pavement Management System.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.d Maintain a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 70 or better for all streets under Campbell’s
jurisdiction.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.e Where feasible, coordinate pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements and “road diet”
reconfigurations with roadway maintenance activities so that they can be implemented
in a cost-effective manner.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.f Limit unnecessary utility cuts and trenching in the public right of way and promote
coordinated installation between multiple utility providers.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.g Install, maintain, and repair city-wide street lighting as needed to provide a safe
environment, without negatively impacting neighborhood character.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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T-6.h Street maintenance should include upkeep and regular cleaning of bicycle facilities to
remove debris and repair poor pavement conditions that discourage bicycle riding.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
T-6.i Continually seek opportunities to fund maintenance of the circulation network, including
the active pursuit by the Public Works Department of a wide range of grant sources
overseen by MTC and other agencies.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Community Design
CD-1.a Continue to review projects utilizing the Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 21.42 (Site and
Architectural Review) standards and procedures.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-1.b Adopt and apply objective standards for all residential projects that respect and build
upon Campbell’s unique character and distinctive neighborhoods.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-1.c Adopt and apply design guidelines for non-residential and mixed-use development. The
guidelines should address architecture, size and scale of structures, the vertical and
horizontal mixing of uses, building materials and colors, landscaping, site planning, and
similar development subjects.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-1.d Implement the Historical Design Guidelines for Residential Buildings to ensure that
improvements and additions to historic buildings are compatible with existing historic
architecture and conform to historically established building forms, character and
setbacks of the neighborhood.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-1.e Periodically review the city’s various existing and pending design requirement and
standards, and update as necessary, to maintain consistency with the General Plan, the
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Implementation
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city’s Municipal Code, and current best practice design solutions. Comments:
CD-1.f Promote public awareness of historic preservation through informational publications
and programs.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-2.a As part of the development review process, ensure that projects incorporate sustainable
design elements, such as passive solar design, energy-efficient features, water
conservation measures, street trees, electric vehicle charging stations, green stormwater
infrastructure (GSI), and low impact development (LID) stormwater features to the
greatest extent feasible.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-2.b Prepare a “Low Impact Development Design Manual” that provides best practices for
carefully and artfully integrating LID facilities in new developments.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-2.c When developing or updating design guidelines and standards for residential and non-
residential projects, identify opportunities to incorporate standards that promote bird-
safe design features. These may include, but are not limited to:
• Requiring bird safety treatments, such as exterior screens, louvers, grilles, shutters, or
safe patterns as recommended by the American Bird Conservancy, to any glazed, refle
and/or transparent building element that is more than 10% of the surface area.
• Prohibiting uplighting, spotlights, floodlights, and rotating, blinking, or flashing lights.
• Avoiding funneling of flight paths along buildings or trees towards a glazed building
façade.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-3.a Develop a City Gateways Policy or Ordinance that:
a. Establishes development guidelines, standards, and related actions and
requirements to ensure property development supports the city Gateway
polices.
b. Narrows the range of allowable land uses on gateway properties to those that achieve the vision of the Gateway policies and this General Plan.
Community Development
long Complete In progress
Comments:
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CD-3.b Install city identification signs including distinctive landscaping and lighting or other
markers at community gateways to signify entry.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-3.c Work with Caltrans to include gateway features in the future design of the designated
arterial street and highway interchanges, including allowing a “Downtown Campbell”
sign on the Campbell Avenue SR 17 overpass.
Community Development
Public Works
long Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-3.d Update the city’s Gateways Map (Figure CD-1) to include the former Cambrian No. 36
unincorporated County pocket, correct the city limit, and identify specific properties
subject to the Gateway Policy or Ordinance.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-3.e Adopt a citywide wayfinding program. Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-3.f Discourage development of nonresidential uses at Gateway locations until the City
Gateway Policy or Ordinance is adopted, or two years from the adoption of the General Plan, whichever is less.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.a During subsequent updates to the City’s Streetscape Standards, identify opportunities to
incorporate enhanced public realm design requirements, including landscaping, street
trees, lighting, and other features that enhance user experience.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.b Consider adopting an "Art in Public Places" program to provide local artists opportunities
to showcase their work in public places, with an emphasis on work that showcases and
celebrates Campbell’s cultural heritage and history.
Community Development
long Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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CD-4.c Consider implementing an “Art in Private Development” program to provide for the visual
arts within commercial, industrial, mixed-use and multi-family residential projects.
Community Development
Public Works
long Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.d Design public improvements to meet safety, accessibility and aesthetic guidelines. Community Development Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.e Continue implementing a range of local improvement programs, including, but not limited
to, street tree planting, annual clean-up days, sidewalk installation and repair, and similar
local activities, to enhance the visual quality of the city.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.f Update the Zoning Code to incorporate enhanced landscaping requirements. Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CD-4.g Update the City’s Undergrounding Ordinance to require transformers to be installed
underground with new development to the extent feasible and to more clearly identify
where existing overhead transmission lines should be removed.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
Economic Development
ED-1.a Review and update the City’s Economic Development Plan every five years or as needed
to address current economic trends, impacts and opportunities that include a range of
employment opportunities and business sectors that are appropriate for the City.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.b Ensure that economic development goals help maintain a balanced jobs-housing balance. City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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ED-1.c Ensure that community and business stakeholders are engaged and provide feedback in
City policy development and decision-making processes, including coordination with local
organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Campbell Business
Association.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.d Ensure there are sufficient City resources to implement economic development efforts
that can strengthen the local economy.
City Manager Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.e Allocate City resources and funding for opportunities for key City leaders and key staff to
participate in annual trainings and briefings on economic development best practices and
tools, including methods to retain key businesses, support emerging sectors, revitalize
economic corridors, and capitalize on local business development opportunities that spur
economic growth and development.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.f Ensure that the City’s economic development and land use policies are aligned with State
and regional agency policies.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.g Develop a distinct image and brand for Campbell that reflects its unique identity and sets
it apart within the larger region.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1.h Work with regional economic and workforce development organizations and surrounding
cities on job creation programs of mutual interest and benefit.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1i Develop and maintain a distinct image and brand for Campbell that reflects its unique
identity and sets it apart within the larger region.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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ED-1j Partner with and support local businesses and business organizations to promote a strong
business base through joint business attraction and retention efforts that include
marketing, outreach, technical assistance, workforce development, training, and
welcome/orientation activities for new businesses.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-1k Continue to align and partner with the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Campbell
Business Association, and other local economic development organizations with efforts to
promote and market Campbell as a location for business development that is consistent
with the goals of the General Plan.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-2.a Review, and update as necessary, zoning and other development regulations and
application review and permitting process in order to ensure consistency with land use
policies in this General Plan aimed at spurring job growth and economic development.
Revisions may include increased flexibility regarding use types, business operations, site
development standards, reduced parking standards near transit stations, or other
changes intended to reduce impediments to development consistent with the goals of this
General Plan.
Community Development
short Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-2.b As part of the implementation of the Economic Development Plan, maintain a staff liaison
with existing industries and businesses to provide effective responses to concerns of the
business community, develop programs to bolster the success of existing businesses and
provide consistent information to relevant departments.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-2.c Support local programs that offer technical assistance to local business owners, including
seminars, marketing, consulting, and other key services.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-2.d Consider a package of development incentives, which may include tools such as
development fee deferrals, expedited permit review and approval, and floor area
bonuses, for appropriate industries and high employment generating businesses, to
facilitate retention and expansion of existing businesses and support of new business
clusters. Ensure that the long-term benefits accrued to the City ultimately exceed the
value of the incentive package provided.
City Manager
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-2.e Consider a local procurement program that provides preference points or establishes
goals for local businesses.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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ED-2.f Coordinate with the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and other local business
development organizations to promote “buy local” campaigns designed to support small
businesses in the city.
City Manager long Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.a In planning efforts and development agreements, work directly with the businesses and
the development community to strategically develop or redevelop new employment-
generating sites.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.b Ensure that zoning and other development regulations do not include internal conflicts or
other unintended development impediments that would limit full and complete utilization
of sites zoned for commercial and light industrial activities, consistent with the maximum
densities and development intensities allowed by the zoning code
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.c Promote the establishment of workplace alternatives, including home occupations,
shared workspaces, and telecommuting, to reduce peak hour congestion. Continue to
allow home occupations in all residential districts, per the provisions of Chapter 21.44 of
the Campbell Zoning Code.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.d Periodically evaluate which retail categories that are experiencing leakage and
implement actions that encourage expansion or relocation to Campbell.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.e Periodically evaluate and target underutilized or older centers and partner with the
owners and tenants to develop revitalization solutions.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-3.f Strengthen the City’s code enforcement program to proactively uphold standards in
commercial areas to maintain a healthy and safe environment and attract new
businesses.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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ED-4.a Consider creating financing mechanisms for short and long-term improvements (including
ADA provisions) to streetscapes, sidewalks, and public open spaces to help catalyze
development of commercial corridors.
City Manager
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.b Identify opportunities to establish new funding and financing mechanisms for
infrastructure and public improvements, including commercial parking, streetscape
improvements, and signage, benefitting merchants and property owners in Campbell’s
commercial areas, such as business improvement districts, assessment districts, or
community facilities districts.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.c Ensure the City’s public works, public utilities, and transit capital improvement plans are aligned to support the economic development objectives in the General Plan.
City Manager
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.d Use the City’s Capital Improvement Program to ensure that road improvement programs
provide for adequate, convenient access to commercial, industrial, and service areas.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.e Seek innovative ways to reduce the cost burden of infrastructure provision on new
industrial and commercial development, without transferring the burden to the
residential sector.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.f Work with local and regional transportation agencies to ensure that local employees and
residents have a robust set of transportation options to respond to changing workforce
demographics and preferences, reduce roadway congestion, and improve local quality of
life.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-4.g Enhance the appearance of declining retail space in Campbell by providing zoning
flexibility and technical assistance to property owners and businesses wishing to upgrade
their exterior facades.
Community Development
long Complete In progress
Comments:
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ED-5.a Review zoning policies and, where appropriate and supported by the market, include
provisions to allow stand-alone retail and services establishments that provide amenities
for primary office and industrial tenants and their employees.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-5.b Identify potential sites to develop new hotels, especially at sites near the freeway
corridors and major local arterial roadways.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-5.c Facilitate advancement of entitlements for proposed projects in Key Corridor Areas that
do not currently have Master or Area Plans through preparation of precise plans, area
plans or other planning efforts, engineering analyses, or other technical analyses to
potentially reduce development review processing time and costs.
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-5.d Regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s business incentives
programs.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-5.e As conditions change, examine the potential to rezone land to handle projected market
demand for all types of economic activity.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-5.f Map locations within the City and ensure the Zoning Code accommodates mixed-use
zoning in order to transform, where appropriate and feasible, outdated single-use
commercial centers into walkable mixed-use neighborhood centers.
Community Development
short Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.a Encourage development projects and activities in the Downtown that are distinctive, are
designed to reflect Campbell’s history, and include components that promote a sense of
place, either through providing public spaces, venues for community activities, or
community art and culture.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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ED-6.b Support Downtown community events such as farmer’s markets, food and music festivals,
and street fairs.
City Manager
Recreation and Community Services
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.c Promote diverse community uses, including but not limited to, distinctive outdoor dining
areas, public art, and social gathering areas in mixed-use and commercial areas of
Downtown.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.d Implement lighting, streetscape, and public art improvements to make Downtown a safer, more pedestrian-friendly place.
Recreation and Community Services
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.e Downtown Parking. Implement parking management strategies that ensure that
convenient parking is available for shoppers and restaurant patrons in Downtown
Campbell.
Public Works
Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.f Work with the Downtown Campbell Business Association (DCBA) and the Chamber of
Commerce to promote the Downtown as a family-friendly destination.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
ED-6.g Continue to implement the Downtown Development Plan and perform periodic
modifications reflective of current land use trends.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Fiscal Sustainability
FS-1.a Evaluate revenues and expenditures on an annual basis in order to advise the City Council
on actions aimed at achieving a balanced budget.
Finance Annual Complete In progress
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Comments:
FS-1.b Adopt an operating budget that balances current year expenditures with current year
revenues. Surplus fund balances may be used to increase reserves, fund Capital
Improvement Projects, or be carried forward to fund future years’ Operating Budgets
when necessary to stabilize services and fund capital outlay.
Finance Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.c Continue to deliver services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.d Review methods to address unfunded liabilities, including those associated with City
employees and retirees.
Finance medium Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.e Identify strategies to mitigate future increases in employee retirement obligations and
reduce the City’s pension liability.
Finance medium Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.f Establish budget objectives for each operating department which identify the services and
resources being provided to accomplish the specified objectives. However, departments
should not seek to overly monetize or fiscalize their decision-making process.
Finance short Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.g Fully account for and apportion all costs, fees, and General Fund transfers associated with
user fees.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.h Prepare periodic financial reports of actual revenues and expenditures, for review by the Finance Annual Complete
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City Council, to provide information on the status of the City’s financial condition. In progress
Comments:
FS-1.i Periodically evaluate financial policies which define a practical level of reserves for future
unexpected expenses and/ or revenue declines.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.j Maintain reserves for cash flow purposes, for the replacement of equipment and
anticipated long-term obligations.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.k Continue to prepare a five-year plan for capital improvements to be updated and
approved by the City Council annually.
Finance Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.l Coordinate preparation of the Capital Improvement Budget with preparation of the
Operating Budget and this General Plan. Future operating costs associated with new
capital improvements should be estimated and included in Operating Budget projections.
Finance Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.m Identify the estimated costs and potential funding sources for each proposed capital
project.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.n Perform a financial analysis of various financing methods for new capital projects. Allow
limited use of long-term borrowing for capital improvements or projects that cannot be
financed from current revenues.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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FS-1.o When capital projects are financed, amortize the debt within a period not to exceed the
expected useful life of the project.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.p Investigate the use of special assessment revenue, or other self-supporting bonds to limit
the General Fund obligation for debt service payments whenever possible.
Finance medium Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.q Strive to maintain or improve the City’s bond rating. Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.r Maintain strong communications with bond rating agencies about the City’s financial
condition, and provide ongoing disclosures on all outstanding debt issues.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.s Utilize short-term inter-fund loans when possible and appropriate to reduce the cost of
financing capital improvements.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.t Maintain sound financial practices in accordance with Federal and State law, and direct
the City’s financial resources toward meeting the City’s long-term goals.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.u Maintain accounting systems in conformity with established standards for financial
reporting as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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FS-1.v Maintain investment policies in accordance with State laws that stress safety and liquidity
over yield.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-1.w Utilize “pay-as-you-go” financing of capital improvements, whenever possible and
financially prudent.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2.a Focus business attraction and expansion efforts on uses that generate revenue for the City, including sales tax-generating uses and transit occupancy tax (TOT) generating uses.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2.b Maintain zoning for a diverse mix of land uses to ensure a broad revenue base through
proactive land use planning and zoning, and evaluate the fiscal effects of different land
uses on City revenues and services.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2.c Continue to investigate and utilize potential new revenue sources, such as State/ Federal
funding programs, and focus especially on those sources which will not add to the tax
burden of residents or local businesses.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2d Explore and pursue additional municipal revenue sources in order to maintain and
increase City service levels. Examples include, but are not limited to business
improvement districts, lighting and landscaping districts, community facilities districts,
paid parking, etc.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2e Continue efforts to enhance the accuracy of revenue forecasts. Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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FS-2f Work with other affected organizations to monitor legislation that may affect the ability
for the City to collect sales and use tax from emerging or non-traditional outlets such as
internet retailers.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2g Work proactively with other local communities and affected agencies to monitor legislation
that may impact the City financially, and lobby for funding of Federal, State, and County-
mandated programs and projects that have the potential to benefit the City.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2h Perform periodic audits of existing businesses to determine that they have business
licenses and are paying sales tax.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-2i Adopt fees to offset the cost to implement new State laws. Finance short Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-3.a Regularly review, and adjust, if necessary, the City’s various fee programs to ensure that
they reflect the full cost (or the percentage of full cost as approved by the City Council) of
delivering infrastructure and ongoing service levels to new development.
Finance short Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-3.b When the City determines that there is potential for significant negative fiscal impacts
resulting from a proposed change in land use designation, developers shall be required
to prepare a fiscal analysis of potential effects on the City’s revenue generation and cost
of services, and to ascertain the opportunity cost of the proposal (comparing against
other economically viable uses of the property). Based on the results of the fiscal analysis,
the City shall decide if a Community Facilities District or other revenue source should be
established to help the development cover its ongoing cost to the City, or if the proposal
should be denied.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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FS-3c Regularly review established City level of service standards and performance measures,
identifying potential methods for streamlining services and reducing costs while
maintaining desired levels of service.
Finance medium Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-3d Conduct an evaluation of City programs and identify instances where the efficiencies of
service provision have potential for improvement. This should include identification of
which City services are not “core services” and may be more economically provided by
private vendors.
Finance medium Complete In progress
Comments:
FS-3e Evaluate the cost recovery of certain programs and services (such as recreation, building
department, public safety), and identify goals for increased cost recovery where
appropriate.
Finance short Complete In progress
Comments:
Conservation and Open Space
COS-1.a Prepare and adopt a Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to evaluate and address
the following:
• Conduct a needs assessment through community outreach;
• Routinely evaluate the benefit and use of existing facilities, amenities, and
programs against other priorities;
• Identify potential sites for new parks, including pocket-parks, community
gardens, neighborhood playgrounds, and other alternative opportunities;
• Assess demand for park land based on approved development and future land
use patterns;
• Guide operations;
• Develop an implementation strategy for potential park site acquisitions, leases,
other public access arrangements, expansions, improvements, and ongoing
maintenance;
Recreation and Community Services
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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• Identify priority projects for use of existing and future Park Impact Fee funds;
• Identify opportunities to establish joint use agreements with other municipal
agencies, including but not limited to, school districts, the County, neighboring
cities, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District to expand Campbell residents’
access to parks, open spaces, and other recreational facilities and amenities; and
• Establish a financial plan and funding sources.
COS-1.b Update the Master Plan periodically and coordinate the implementation strategies with
the City’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
Recreation and Community Services
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.c Evaluate open space, park, and recreation facility acquisition opportunities (including
surplus public agency land) as they become available using available funding, size of
parcel and geographic location. Sites located in neighborhoods without adequate open
space (where open space is more than one-half mile away), parks or recreation facilities
are highly desirable. This criterion should be updated as necessary. Additional criteria may
include the following:
• Visibility to the public;
• Access;
• Site security;
• Optimization of existing resources;
• Maintenance costs;
• Availability for purchase, lease, or development;
• Service to Campbell residents;
• Financial feasibility;
Recreation and Community Services
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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• Proximity to open space in adjacent communities;
• Support for existing youth sports groups; and
• Partnership opportunities with other agencies or organizations.
COS-1.d Pursue all forms of possible funding, including Federal, State, County, and Santa Clara
Open Space Authority funding, private contributions, gifts and endowments, bond
measures, and special districts, to assist in the acquisition, development, and
programming of park and recreation facilities.
Finance
Recreation and Community Services
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.e Develop and implement a plan for the systematic completion of Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades for all City parks.
Public Works
Recreation and Community Services
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.f Continue to implement the City’s Public Art Policy (Council Policy 1.30) for municipal
construction projects.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.g Enter into facilities improvement, maintenance, and use agreements with the County of
Santa Clara, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, local school districts, and neighboring
cities to improve, maintain, and increase access to these open space, park lands, and
facilities.
Public Works
Recreation and Community Services
long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.h Work with Santa Clara Valley Water District to explore funding and coordination options
to develop the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail.
Recreation and Community Services long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.i Advocate that the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority include potential Campbell
sites into its Acquisition Plan.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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COS-1.j Consider creation of an ordinance requiring significant private development projects to
incorporate publicly accessible art installations.
Community Development
Recreation and Community Services
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-1.k Explore and consider the preparation of a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program
in Campbell aimed at increasing the amount of publicly-accessible open space in
Campbell, including parks, orchards, and other undeveloped green space and naturalized
habitat and preservation of historic resources.
Community Development
Recreation and Community Services
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-2.a Expand and diversify the number of recreational programs to address the needs of the
community, including physically challenged people. The results of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan may influence this Action.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-2.b Continue to provide specialized programs, services, and resources to Campbell’s mature
population at the Campbell Adult Center, such as computer training, social activities, senior nutrition, and health and wellness.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-2.c Continue to offer priority enrollment and reservations for Campbell residents and
employees for impacted Campbell Recreation and Community Services classes, programs,
and recreational facilities.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-2.d Provide opportunities for community involvement in evaluating and programming
recreational programs and services.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-2.e Continue to develop free online access to historical resources and new technologies to
enhance research, historic interpretation, and community awareness.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
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Comments:
COS-3.a Utilize park impact fees for the acquisition and development of parks and recreation
facilities in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Parkland
Dedication Policy, Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, Council Strategic Plan,
Capital Improvement Plan, and/or City Operating Budget.
Recreation and Community Services
Finance
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-3.b Update the City’s Park Impact Fees to:
• Keep pace with park and recreation facility acquisition, lease, and development
costs; and
• Consider the establishment of park impact fees for non-residential development
projects.
Recreation and Community Services
Finance
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-3.c Review and update the Zoning Code to establish specific open space standards for new
residential and mixed-use developments in all zoning districts.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-3.d Pursue opportunities for Joint-Use Agreements and MOUs with private parties to provide
public use of existing open space, park, or recreational facilities.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.a Prepare an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) to: develop an Urban Forest vision
for Campbell; inventory and assess existing resources; analyze data and identify issues
and trends over time; prioritize needs and opportunities; identify goals, objectives, and
actions; and create a monitoring plan. The UFMP should be updated every five years.
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.b Update Campbell’s Tree Protection Regulations (Municipal Code Chapter 21.32) to: Community Development
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• Provide more detailed tree replacement criteria to address the aesthetic loss,
habitat value, the economic value of the tree being removed, and to prioritize
the planting of native trees;
• Enhance the penalties for unpermitted tree removals;
• Consider adding additional tree species to the list of locally protected tree species
(particularly native species); and
• Establish criteria for construction practices to protect existing high value trees to
the greatest extent feasible. Criteria may include requirements for the
installation of barrier fencing around the drip line, limitations to the area of
ground disturbance around protected trees, and other measures deemed
appropriate and feasible.
COS-4.c Update and revise the Campbell’s Street Trees and Parking Strip regulations (Municipal
Code Chapter 11.08) and Streetscape Standards to:
• Require drought-tolerant plantings, consistent with the requirements of
California’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO);
• Establish avoidance criteria to require site design to retain and protect existing
trees to the greatest extent feasible; and
• Establish criteria for construction practices to protect existing high value trees to
the greatest extent feasible. Criteria may include requirements for the
installation of barrier fencing around the drip line, limitations to the area of
ground disturbance around protected trees, and other measures deemed
appropriate and feasible.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.d Update the City’s Streetscape Standards to:
• Incorporate Green Stormwater Infrastructure elements, where appropriate,
consistent with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
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• Require drought-tolerant plantings, consistent with the requirements of
California’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO); and
• Add additional key arterial and boulevard streets that are subject to the
requirements of these standards.
COS-4.e Establish and maintain agreements with civic and community groups to plant and
maintain street trees.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.f Seek grant funding (“greening” grants) to help offset the cost of landscape improvements
along special corridors and public rights-of-way.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.g Identify high priority areas for civic tree planting activities that provide the greatest
benefits to the community and provides urban canopy coverage in areas of the city that
are currently underserved by street trees.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.h Allocate sufficient funds in the annual budget to maintain the City’s trees and to replace
trees that are diseased or dying. Prioritize the removal and replacement of non-native
trees and trees that have the potential to result in infrastructure and property damage.
Public Works Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.i Explore mechanisms to allow private citizens to replace public trees in instances where
the tree may be causing property damage or other nuisances.
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-4.j Continue to implement the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance and observe and proclaim an annual Arbor Day Celebration in order to remain a designated “Tree City USA”. Consider
a tree giveaway and other community activities to observe Arbor Day.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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COS-5.a Periodically update the City’s Historic Resources Inventory with new sites or buildings that
are of local, State, or federal significance.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.b Adopt Historic Overlay Districts in order to preserve the historic character of distinct areas
and neighborhoods that are considered important to Campbell’s history.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.c Require recordation of the designation of a Campbell Historic Resources Inventory
property on the property title, as a condition of any discretionary land use approval.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.d Update the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms for all designed historic
properties.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.e Expand and retitle the City’s Historic Design Guidelines for Residential Buildings to include
standards and requirements for the protection of historic commercial and other non-
residential buildings.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.f Create incentives to promote historic preservation, maintenance, and adaptive reuse by
property owners, such as, expedited permits, lower permit fees, Mills Act Contracts for
tax benefits, tax credits, and zero or low-interest loans for income-qualified residents.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.g Continue to implement the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and periodically review
and modify the Ordinance as necessary in order to ensure that it continues to meet the City’s historic preservation goals, including creation of a penalty provision to discourage
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
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the unlawful alteration or demolition of designated properties. Comments:
COS-5.h Create an annual work plan in coordination with the City Council, Historic Preservation
Board, and Historic Museum to further preservation goals.
Community Development Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.i Continue to provide educational resources and public outreach efforts that inform citizens
of ways to become involved with local historical preservation efforts including.
• School age programs, adult lectures, on-line exhibits;
• Partnerships with other cultural and historical institutions to promote local
awareness and appreciation of Campbell’s rich history; and
• Collaboration among community groups, educational institutions, the Campbell
Library, and the Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.j Use amenities such as signs and historical lighting in key public access areas. Consider
incorporating public art to reflect historical elements.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.k Leverage public and private resources to further preservation goals. Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-5.l Continue to fund the Campbell Museum and ensure that it meets the future needs of the
community.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-6.a Consider preparing a cultural and archaeological survey of the community to determine
which sites will require a study for cultural or archaeological resources prior to excavation.
If significant cultural or archaeological resources, including historic and prehistoric
resources, are identified, appropriate measures shall be implemented, such as
documentation and conservation, to reduce adverse impacts to the resource. Adopt an
Community Development long Complete In progress
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ordinance codifying these requirements into the Campbell Municipal Code.
COS-6.b Require all development, infrastructure, and other ground-disturbing projects to comply
with the following conditions in the event of an inadvertent discovery of cultural
resources or human remains:
• If construction or grading activities result in the discovery of significant historic
or prehistoric archaeological artifacts or unique paleontological resources, all
work within 100 feet of the discovery shall cease, the Planning Division shall be
notified, the resources shall be examined by a qualified archaeologist,
paleontologist, or historian for appropriate protection and preservation
measures; and work may only resume when appropriate protections are in place
and have been approved by the Planning Division.
• If human remains are discovered during any ground disturbing activity, work
shall stop until the Planning Division and the County Coroner have been
contacted; if the human remains are determined to be of Native American origin,
the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and the most likely
descendants have been consulted; and work may only resume when appropriate
measures have been taken and approved by the Planning Division. Adopt an
ordinance codifying these requirements into the Campbell Municipal Code.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.a Cooperate with State, federal, and local agencies to ensure that development does not
cause significant adverse impacts to existing riparian corridors; this includes continued
compliance with the “Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams” from Valley
Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District).
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.b Continue to require new development and infrastructure projects to incorporate the
standards and requirements contained in the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program’s current C.3 Stormwater Handbook to ensure that Low Impact
Development (LID) measures are incorporated into site designs to reduce stormwater
pollutants, incorporate Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and encourage greater use of
permeable paving surfaces
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.c Where sensitive biological habitats have been identified on or immediately adjacent to a
project site, the project shall include appropriate mitigation measures identified by a
qualified biologist, which may include, but are not limited to the following:
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
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Pre-construction surveys for species listed under the State or Federal
Endangered Species Acts, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or species identified as
special-status by the resource agencies, shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist;
Provision of temporary or permanent buffers of adequate size (based on the
specifics of the protected species) to avoid nest abandonment by nesting
migratory birds and raptors associated with construction and site
development activities.
Construction barrier fencing shall be installed around sensitive resources and
areas identified for avoidance or protection, and to reduce potential soil
compaction in sensitive areas; and
Pre-Construction training of contractors and sub-contractors shall be
conducted by a qualified biologist to identify and avoid protected species and
habitat.
Comments:
COS-7.d Work with Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District) to restrict future fencing,
piping, and channelization of creeks when flood control and public safety can be achieved
through measures that preserve the natural environmental and habitat of riparian corridors; in addition, evaluate opportunities to revert some existing concrete-lined
channels to more natural alternatives such as levees.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.e Encourage the Santa Clara Valley Water District, County Parks Department, developers,
and private property owners to plant and maintain native trees and plants and replace
invasive, non-native species with native ones along creek corridors.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.f Continue to work collaboratively with the Santa Clara Valley Water District to institute
on-going programs to remove invasive plant species and harmful insects from ecologically
sensitive areas, primarily by means other than application of herbicides and pesticides.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.g Develop and implement a Grading Ordinance that requires the use of erosion and
sediment control measures and minimizes grading and vegetation removal near creeks to
ensure that the creeks are protected from reduction in bank stability, erosion,
downstream sedimentation, and flooding.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
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COS-7.h Coordinate with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Santa Clara County, the
Santa Clara Valley Water District, and local watershed protection groups to identify
potentially impacted aquatic habitat within Campbell and to develop riparian management guidelines to be implemented by development, recreation, and other
projects adjacent to creeks, streams, and other waterways. Efforts should result in
standards to reduce impacts between urban development and riparian corridors,
including lighting restrictions, pollution controls, noise reduction, and other measures
deemed appropriate to preserve and enhance the biological function of habitat.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.i Adopt an ordinance incorporating the Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near
Streams into the Zoning Code.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.j Update Section 21.18.110 (Refuse and recycling storage areas) of the Municipal Code to
require new and existing (subject to specified thresholds) refuse enclosures to incorporate
appropriate stormwater protection measures consistent with the Santa Clara Valley
Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program C.3 Stormwater Handbook.
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.k Consider the preparation of local CEQA thresholds for significant impacts to biological
resources.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-7.l Consider the preparation and adoption of an ordinance that establishes regulations to
reduce bird mortality from windows, other specific glass features, and certain lighting
elements that are known to increase the risk of bird collisions.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.a 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 General Plan and the
Campbell Municipal Code.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.b Participate in regional energy management and conservation efforts and encourage the
expanded use of energy efficient and alternative fuels, buses with bike racks, and other
system improvements including infrastructure for alternative energy vehicles that
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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enhance overall energy efficiency and conservation.
COS-8.c Continue to offer reduced permit fees and expedited permit applications on solar
installation projects and promote State, federal, and private rebate programs.
Community Development
Finance
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.d Consider use of alternative fuel vehicles or electric vehicles for City use. If deemed
appropriate, identify vehicle purchase needs in the City’s Fleet Replacement Plan.
Finance long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.e Encourage a reduction in residential water usage through plumbing retrofits with
ultralow-flush toilets, leak detection and repair, and other programs offered through the
City’s water service providers.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.f Establish standards for onsite rainwater capture and storage. Standards should include
size and placement requirements for above ground storage tanks, and requirements for
underground water tank storage.
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.g Consider appropriate incentives for new developments incorporating rainwater capture,
and grey water re-use systems. Incentives may include:
• Permit fee reductions
• Reduced setback requirements
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.h Provide public information and school education programs including “water-wise”
demonstration gardens, seasonal reminders in utility bills and free literature regarding
water conservation.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.i Provide a conservation page (or similar page) on the City’s website that provides links to
resource agencies and provides information regarding local and regional conservation
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and environmental programs, to the extent that the City has readily available
information, including recycling guidance for single family residences, businesses, and
apartments, opportunities for reuse of materials, a description of how to compost, and a description of methods to reduce water use, such as appropriate reuse and recycling of
water, water conservation measures, and xeriscaping.
In progress
Comments:
COS-8.j Work with the City’s water service providers to advertise water conservation and recycling
programs for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional users.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.k Encourage efforts to reduce landscape water usage through landscape irrigation audits,
water-efficient landscape awards programs, and landscape conservation programs
offered through the City’s water service providers.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.l Continue to require new development and remodels to follow the City’s Water Efficient
Landscaping Guidelines and Landscape Requirements as defined in Chapter 21.26 of the
Municipal Code.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.m Update Chapter 21.26 of t to fully integrate and simplify the provisions of the California
Model Water Efficient Ordnance (MWELO) and consider lower thresholds for compliance.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.n Work with the City’s water service providers to encourage the construction of additional
infrastructure in the City for the use of reclaimed water for non-potable uses.
Community Development
Public Works
long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-8.o Coordinate with and support the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s groundwater
recharge projects, and pursue mutually beneficial agreements that identify and
implement groundwater recharge projects within Campbell.
Community Development
Public Works
long Complete In progress
Comments:
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COS-9.a Continue existing, and develop new, diversion strategies (including source reduction,
recycling, and organics programs) to reduce solid waste disposal volume to meet the
State-mandated level.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-9.b Pursue public funding sources, such as grants, to reduce fiscal impacts of continued
implementation of recycling programs.
Finance Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-9.c In cooperation with the City’s solid waste collection service provider, assist in the
development and distribution of educational materials describing options for disposal of
construction and demolition debris, home composting, residential organics collection, and
source reduction and recycling for schools.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-9.d Continue to implement, and update as necessary, the City’s Municipal Code to regulate
issues related to solid waste, including but not limited to Chapter 6.04, Discarded
Materials and Excluded Waste Management, Chapter 6.12, Recycling and Salvaging of
Construction and Demolition Debris, Chapter 6.19, Single-Use Foodware Accessories and
Standard Condiments, Chapter 6.20, Reusable Bags, and Chapter 6.30, Expanded
Polystyrene.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-9e Complete a solid waste master plan addressing the following items: user fee structures,
educational materials on organics and recycling programs, and City policy requiring the
purchase of materials made from organics and recyclables when feasible.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-9.f Continue to promote citywide reuse events such as the Community Garage Sale, and
encourage community groups and organizations to pursue reuse events and activities to
prevent reusable items from going into the landfill.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.a Review all new industrial and commercial development projects for potential air quality
impacts to residences and other sensitive receptors. The City shall ensure that mitigation
measures and best management practices are implemented to reduce significant
emissions of criteria pollutants. Adopt an ordinance codifying these requirements into the
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
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Campbell Municipal Code.
COS-10.b Review development, infrastructure, and planning projects for consistency with
BAAQMD requirements during the application review and/or CEQA review process.
Require project applicants to prepare air quality analyses to address BAAQMD and
General Plan requirements, which includes analysis and identification of:
• Air pollutant emissions associated with the project during construction, project
operation, and cumulative conditions;
• Potential exposure of sensitive receptors to toxic air contaminants;
• Significant air quality impacts associated with the project for construction,
project operation, and cumulative conditions; and
• Mitigation measures to reduce significant impacts to less than significant or the
maximum extent feasible where impacts cannot be mitigated to less than
significant.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.c Prepare a Climate Action Plan that establishes GHG reduction targets that are consistent
with Statewide GHG reduction goals, and includes an implementation program to achieve
the reduction targets. Periodically review and update the Plan as necessary to achieve
the GHG reduction targets specified in the Plan.
Community Development
Public Works
short Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.d Encourage improvements such as bus turnouts and synchronized traffic signals for new development to reduce excessive vehicle emissions caused by idling.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.e Continue implementation of the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 18.70, Woodburning
Appliances, in order to improve and maintain air quality conditions in the City and
enhance the health and quality of life of its citizens.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.f Require adequate buffering or other mitigation of all potential air pollutant sources,
including commercial and industrial emissions.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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COS-10.g Assist the BAAQMD and Santa Clara County in their efforts to achieve compliance with
existing air quality regulations.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
COS-10.h Assess the adequacy of environmental documents for projects proposed in the City
utilizing the thresholds established in the BAAQMD guidelines.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Community Services and Facilities
CSF-1.a Require new development to pay its fair share of the cost of onsite and offsite community
services and facilities that are necessary to serve the new development project, as
determined by a nexus study.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-1.b Regularly coordinate with outside service providers and other agencies regarding their
public facility plans and provide local input on goals, objectives, and projects.
City Manager
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-1.c Maintain records regarding the quality and status of public facilities and critical
infrastructure and use this information to inform the capital improvement planning
process.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-1.d Utilize the Measure O funding to complete Civic Center Improvements, including
development of new/improved Police and Library facilities.
City Manager Police
Finance
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CSF-1.e As funding permits, conduct a needs assessment of City facilities and services to
determine if consolidation of selected functions at a central location is feasible and would
improve community services; consider opportunities for partnerships or shared use with
other community organizations and facilities.
City Manager
Finance
long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-1.f After conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, establish priorities and funding
mechanisms, such as a Community Facilities District, for projects and improvements to
public and community facilities and buildings. The priority setting process should include
an extensive public outreach and participation program, and should assess needs and
opportunities associated with community buildings and specific needs identified by the
public and the City Council.
City Manager
Police
Fire
Finance
long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-1.g Implement the various goals, policies, and actions within the Emergency Services section
of the Safety Element, which are focused on ensuring adequate Police, Fire, and
Emergency facilities and equipment to maintain a safe community.
City Manager
Police
Fire
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.a Maintain a close, collaborative relationship with the local public and private school
districts to ensure the adequate provision of school and related facilities to serve existing and future development. The City should work with the local school districts to develop
criteria for the designation of school sites, identify locations for new school sites, and
consider a range of opportunities available to the City to reduce the cost of land for school
facilities. Such opportunities may include, but are not limited to, designating lands as
Institutional (I) on the General Plan Land Use map when future school sites are identified.
The City shall encourage the local school districts to comply with City standards in the
design and landscaping of school facilities.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.b Require new development to pay applicable school facility impact fees and work with
developers and the school districts to ensure that adequate school and related facilities
will be available.
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.c Include the local school districts in the development review process of major housing
projects, encouraging input from the school districts to ensure that adequate school
Community Development Ongoing Complete
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facilities are available to meet the demands of new development projects. In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.d Pursue joint-use agreements with schools, social service agencies, cultural institutions,
and other community organizations to extend educational, recreational, library, and
other public services to populations that may otherwise not be served.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.e Encourage schools and businesses to partner on internships and other jobs training
programs.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.f Work collaboratively with the Santa Clara County Library System and community
volunteers to identify opportunities to expand and provide library services that meet the
educational and social needs of all residents.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-2.g Identify partnership opportunities between municipalities, other agencies, and library
support organizations to expand library facilities, resources and services.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.a Continue to require, as part of the development review process, project applicants to
demonstrate sufficient access to water resources to service the project area.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.b Continue to maintain, and periodically review and renew, Water Supply Agreements with
the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Santa Clara Valley Water
District (SCVWD). The Water Supply Agreements shall provide for adequate supplies to
meet the 20-year General Plan buildout projections for the City.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
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CSF-3.c Regularly review and update the City’s water conservation measures to be consistent with
current best management practices for water conservation, considering measures
recommended by the State Department of Water Resources, the California Urban Water Conservation Council, and the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.d Aggressively pursue expansions to the treatment and distribution capacity of recycled
water supplies and coordinate with the City of San Jose South Bay Water Recycling
Program to increase recycled water supplies available to Campbell.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.e Continuously monitor water flows through the City’s water system to identify areas of
potential water loss and instances of under-billing for water services, and make
improvements to the system and billing assessments as necessary.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.f Continue educational outreach designed to increase public participation in water
conservation and water quality awareness through printed material and the City’s
website and social media accounts.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-3.g Consider amending the Municipal Code to prohibit the construction of new outdoor pools. Community Development
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-4.a Require new development to provide for and fund a fair share of the costs for adequate
sewer distribution, including line extensions, easements, and plant expansions.
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-4.b Work with the West Valley Sanitation District and San Jose-Santa Clara Regional
Wastewater Facility to assist in the maintenance of an adequate sewage treatment and
disposal system.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CSF-4.c Encourage an industrial pretreatment program for business parks and other industrial
uses in accordance with State and Federal standards.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-4.d Continue to monitor the effluent generation rates citywide, and ensure that Campbell
retains adequate capacity allocations at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater
Facility to meet existing and projected demand.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-4.e Explore the viability of alternative uses of recycled wastewater, including irrigation, dust
control, soil compaction, fire protection, and investigate new technology for the use of
recycled water as it is being developed.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.a Regularly review and update the City of Campbell’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
Plan, and integrate GSI features into street designs to protect stormwater quality. GSI
features typically include biotreatment areas in the form of stormwater curb extensions,
stormwater planters, and stormwater tree filters, designed to treat stormwater runoff
from adjacent roadways and sidewalks. Other systems, such as pervious pavement, may
also achieve this objective.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.b Continue to complete gaps in the drainage system in areas of existing development
through the implementation of drainage improvement projects identified in the Green
Stormwater Infrastructure Plan.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.c Continue to review development projects to identify potential stormwater and drainage
impacts and require development to include measures to ensure that off-site runoff is not
increased beyond pre-development levels during rain and flood events.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.d Require project designs to minimize drainage concentrations, minimize impervious
coverage, utilize pervious paving materials, utilize Low Impact Development (LID) and
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) strategies, and utilize Best Management Practices
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(BMPs) to reduce stormwater runoff.
Comments:
CSF-5.e Identify which stormwater drainage facilities are in need of repair and address these
needs through the city’s Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.f Continue to implement a comprehensive municipal stormwater pollution-prevention
program consistent with the city’s current Stormwater NPDES permit.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-5.g Work cooperatively with local, State, and Federal agencies to comply with regulations,
reduce pollutants in runoff, and protect and enhance water resources as required by the
San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.a Regularly monitor the level of service provided by garbage and recycling collection
contractors to ensure that the service levels are adequate.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.b Implement recycling and waste reduction education programs for city employees. The
education program will disseminate information on what and how much is recycled by
the city.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.c Enforce and periodically update the Recycling and Salvaging of Construction and
Demolition Debris Chapter (6.12) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.d Include standard language in requests for services and in city agreements requiring
contractors to use best management practices to maximize diversion of waste from the
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landfill. In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.e Pursue public funding sources, such as grants, to implement recycling and reuse
programs.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-6.f Encourage recycling, reuse, and appropriate disposal of hazardous materials, including
the following:
• Increase participation in single-family and multi-family residential curbside
recycling programs;
• Increase participation in commercial and industrial recycling programs for
organics, fiber, and containers;
• Reduce yard and landscaping waste through methods such as composting, grass
recycling, and using resource efficient landscaping techniques;
• 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; and
• Consider sponsoring a scheduled household waste collection program.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-7.a Confer with utility providers regarding major development plans and participate in the
planning of the extension of utilities.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-7.b Continue to work with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to purchase carbon-free
electricity for municipal operations, and encourage local residents and businesses to
participate in the Community Choice Energy Program (CCE).
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-7.c Support energy conservation measures and the innovative uses of solar energy, heat
recovery, and co-generation in development and infrastructure projects and in structural
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and industrial processes.
Comments:
CSF-7.d Actively seek to participate in pilot programs and other opportunities to expand high-
speed broadband services within the city. Examples include, but are not limited to, Sonic’s
Gigabit Fiber Internet services.
Community Development
Public Works
short Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-7.e Periodically review and revise existing city ordinances regulating the placement,
maintenance, and operation of cell facilities; revise as needed to implement the General Plan.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.a Establish an innovative approach to funding cultural, community, and library facilities
and/or services, in addition to State and Federal grants and loans. The city should
establish mechanisms to allow gifts and dedication of land and facilities by individuals,
local businesses, and national corporations.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.b Encourage the planning and implementation of cultural and performance arts programs,
facilities, and operations.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.c Identify partnership opportunities between the city and local volunteers to undertake projects that educate and inform the public about the city’s historical and cultural
background.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.d Pursue joint-use agreements with schools, social service agencies, cultural institutions,
and other community organizations to extend educational, recreational, library, and
other public services to populations that may otherwise not be served.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.e Seek creative, adaptive, and re-use of public buildings if they are vacant, and strive to
enhance the community benefit potential of all public buildings.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CSF-8.f Partner with churches, non-profit groups, and other local organizations to provide
additional youth and senior programs and services.
Recreation and Community Services short Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.g Proactively implement a range of community programs and events aimed at bringing the
community together, such as National Night Out. Emphasis should be placed on holding
events in locations that serve underrepresented segments on the population.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.h Explore opportunities to construct additional community facilities. The facilities should be
geographically distributed to accommodate underserved areas of the city and include
spaces that can be rented by residents and community groups.
Recreation and Community Services long Complete In progress
Comments:
CSF-8.i Implement the various goals, policies, and actions within the Health and Wellness Element
that are related to social services and health care programs.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Safety
SA-1.a Continue to implement geologic review procedures for Geologic Reports required by the
Municipal Code through the development review process.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-1.b Require and review the submission of geologic and soils reports for all developments
consistent with Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 21.18 - Site Development Standards
Section 21.18.130 - Seismic and geologic hazards, and Chapter 20.72 - Soils Reports). The
geologic risk areas that are determined from these studies shall include standards
established and recommendations which shall be incorporated into development.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-1.c Require strict adherence to the requirements of the California Code of Regulations (CCR),
Title 24 in all areas of the city during the plan check review process.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
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SA-1.d Periodically review the structural integrity of all existing city-owned critical facilities and,
if any facilities are found unsatisfactory, take steps to ensure structural integrity and
safety.
Public Works long Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-1.e Continue to maintain and provide an inventory of all natural hazards, including active
faults, Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zones, floodplains, hazardous soil conditions, and dam
failure inundation areas.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-1.f The city shall coordinate with the County Geologist on preparation of additional geologic
studies or other actions that would support the creation of a designated hazard zone
associated with the identified location of the Cascade Fault in Campbell. The purpose of
this hazard zone would be to identify an area where site specific geologic studies are
needed in association with new development on properties located in close proximity to
mapped fault lines.
Community Development
Public Works
short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.a Coordinate with Federal and State agencies and encourage them to update flood hazard
maps within Campbell and calculate accurate Base Flood Elevation (BFE) levels for all
areas determined to be within a flood hazard zone in Campbell.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.b Have all Letter of Map Amendments (LOMAs) that are approved submit their GIS data to
Santa Clara County so that the County can compile updated data on the most accurate
location of flood hazard areas and BFE within the city.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.c As part of the development review process continue to require new development which
requires a building permit to prepare hydraulic and storm drainage studies as necessary
to define the net increase in storm water run-off resulting from construction and require
mitigation to reduce impacts. Drainage and grading plans shall identify BMP protections
and include standards established and recommended by the city that shall be
incorporated into development.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.d Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and consider
future participation in the NFIP Community Rating System (CRS).
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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SA-2.e Continue to review projects in flood hazard areas to ensure compliance with Campbell
Municipal Code Chapter 21.22 (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance).
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.f Periodically review the conditions of bridges, culverts, canals and other flood control and
stormwater conveyance infrastructure, and when feasible include necessary
improvements within the CIP to increase safety and the adequate conveyance of
stormwater.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.g Periodically Review Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 21.22 - (Flood Damage Prevention),
and revise as necessary to ensure that development standards are consistent with the
requirements of State and Federal law.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-2.h Require developers to cover the costs of drainage facilities needed for surface runoff
generated as a result of new development.
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.a Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services (OES) and other
local agencies, as necessary, to participate in and implement the Multi-Jurisdictional Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for Santa Clara County.
Police Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.b Conduct regular emergency response training exercises and or participate in regional
exercises to ensure that key members, local leaders, and emergency response personnel
are adequately trained and prepared for emergency situations. Critical facilities within
Campbell shall also be annually assessed to ensure they are properly equipped and
supplied.
City Manager short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.c Encourage schools, neighborhood associations, and other interested groups to teach first
aid and disaster preparedness, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
programs, and other tools available to neighborhood and community groups to improve
disaster preparedness.
Fire Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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SA-3.d Provide signage at public buildings and critical facilities that contain Automated External
Defibrillators (AEDs).
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.e Provide adequate funding for fire and police services to ensure preparedness of response
teams and implementation of emergency response plans.
City Manager
Finance
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.f As part of the development review process, continue to consult with the police and fire
departments in order to ensure that the project provides adequate emergency access.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-3.g Provide information on the city’s website regarding the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 program.
Community Development short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-4.a As part of the development review process, continue to consult with the Police
Department in order to ensure that the project does not impair the provision of police
services through inappropriate site design. The use of physical site planning as an effective
means of preventing crime, including lighting, visibility, and video surveillance
requirements shall be determined by the Police Department, where applicable.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-4.b Conduct periodic Police Department evaluations that analyze response times and other
incident data to ensure adequate police services are provided throughout the city.
Police Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-4.c Ensure the adequacy of fire and emergency services by participating in Santa Clara County
Fire Department evaluations.
City Manager Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-4.d Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Fire Department to provide annual inspections to
ensure that commercial, industrial and multiple-family uses comply with fire and building
Community Annual Complete In progress
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codes.
Development Comments:
SA-4.e As part of the development review process, continue to consult with the Santa Clara
County Fire Department in order to ensure that development projects facilitate adequate
fire services and fire prevention measures.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-4.f Promote community awareness and participation in the Santa Clara County Fire
Department’s fire education programs.
Police Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-5.a Provide educational opportunities for generators of small quantity, household, and urban
agriculture waste products regarding their responsibilities for source reduction and
proper and safe hazardous waste management and disposal.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-5.b Provide information about convenient drop-off programs for the local disposal of
household hazardous waste offered by the Santa Clara County Department of
Environmental Health. The availability of the program should be widely publicized
throughout the community.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-5.c Continue to work cooperatively with the Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) to
train local fire personnel in the specialized handling and cleanup procedures that are
required for radioactive, toxic, and hazardous substance spills.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-5.d Require that applications for discretionary and ministerial permits provide detailed
information regarding the potential for the historical use of hazardous materials on the
site, including information regarding the potential for past soil and/or groundwater
contaminations. If warranted, identify and require mitigation measures to ensure the
exposure to hazardous materials from historical uses has been mitigated to acceptable
levels consistent with EPA and/or DTSC standards.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-5.e Require that Business License applications for businesses that use, store, or sell hazardous
materials be reviewed by the Building Division and Fire Department to ensure operations
comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and do not pose a risk to the
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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public.
SA-6.a Continue to monitor and consider updates to the Municipal Code, as necessary, to address
emerging trends in cannabis sales and cultivation.
Community Development
Police
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-6.b Continue to monitor emerging technologies and consider updates to the Municipal Code,
as necessary, to address emerging trends in technology that may present safety hazards to citizens of Campbell including but not limited to:
• Technologies which were unknown during the time of the General Plan update;
• Emerging technologies related to the use of autonomous vehicles. Consider
revisions to the city's parking and loading requirements as necessary;
• New and emerging technologies related to stationary home energy storage
systems; and
• New and emerging technologies related to the use of unmanned aircraft system
(UAS).
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.a When updating master plans for infrastructure, including water supply, flood control and
drainage, and critical facilities, review relevant climate change scenarios and ensure that
the plans consider the potential effects of climate change and include measures that
provide for resilience to climate impacts.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.b Upon the next revision to the Campbell Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), identify and
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 and ensure sites are also supported by backup battery storage or
generators.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.c Periodically assess and monitor the effects of climate change and the associated levels of
risk in order to adapt to changing climate conditions.
All Departments Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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SA-7.d Collaborate with utility providers to ensure that infrastructure and resource management
plans account for anticipated climate change impacts.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.e Implement the policies and actions in the Community Services and Facilities and
Conservation Elements that promote water and energy efficiency and conservation in new
capital projects, expansions, and retrofits to civic buildings and infrastructure.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.f Utilize the Silicon Valley 2.0 Climate Adaptation Guidebook (or its successor document) as
a resource tool when undertaking communitywide planning efforts, including updates to
infrastructure plans.
Community Development
Public Works
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
SA-7.g Continue to provide cooling center services to provide a respite for residents without
access to air conditioning during extreme heat days.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
Noise
N-1.a Update Chapter 21.16 (Section 21.16.070 – Noise) of the Campbell Municipal Code to:
• Require that new development projects and all (ministerial and discretionary)
changes in use are reviewed for compliance with the noise requirements
established in this element, including the standards established in Tables N-1 and
N-2, and where necessary, require mitigation measures to achieve the noise
standards.
• Require acoustical studies for new development projects and (ministerial and
discretionary) changes in use which have the potential to generate noise impacts
which exceed the standards identified in this element. The studies shall include
representative noise measurements, estimates of existing and projected noise
levels, and mitigation measures necessary to ensure compliance with the noise
standards included in this element.
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• Require developers to prepare a construction management/noise mitigation
plan that defines best management practices to reduce construction noise, and
includes proposed truck routes as part of the entitlement process.
• Incorporate a list of recommended best practices to reduce excessive noise
levels, as identified in this element, which should be incorporated in new
development projects.
• Provide for additional scrutiny of potential noise impacts when considering
approval of new "late-night activities" (land use activities operating from 11:00
p.m. to 6:00 a.m., not including the lawful, reasonable and customary use of
residential uses or professional offices that does not interfere with the
reasonable use and enjoyment of other properties).
• Incorporate by reference the applicable noise-related provisions of Chapter
18.04 (Building Code).
N-1.b Coordinate with Caltrans, VTA, local school districts, and the cities of San Jose, Saratoga
and Los Gatos when necessary, to ensure that these agencies obtain city concurrence prior
to initiating or approving any noise generating projects affecting Campbell.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.c Continue to implement and enforce Section 21.16.070 – (Noise) of the Campbell Municipal
Code that requires the private use of powered equipment in residential areas to be limited
to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and nationally recognized holidays.
Encourage public education and outreach through the city’s website and social media
outlets to achieve greater voluntary compliance and encourage good neighbor practices.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.d Update Section 21.16.070 – (Noise) of the Campbell Municipal Code to include detailed
standards and procedures for dealing with community noise complaints and
corresponding enforcement and remediation activities. The standards should address, at
a minimum:
• Criteria for determining if the alleged noise-generating activities are in violation
of the city’s adopted noise standards; and
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• Procedures and protocols to ensure that the nuisance noise, or noise-generating
activity, ceases.
N-1.e Monitor construction projects and construction activities to ensure they comply with the
standards and requirements contained in the Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 18.04 -
Building Code).
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.f Consider requiring the phased elimination of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within
the city.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.g Revise Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.18.020 (Air Conditioning Unit) to establish
maximum noise limits for air conditioning units and generators consistent with this
Element.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.h Update the Campbell Municipal Code (Chapter 18.04 - Building Code) to include the
following construction noise best practices and requirements:
• Establish standards for when a construction staging and phasing plan shall be
required for new development projects and significant remodels.
• The construction contractor shall utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and
other stationary noise sources where technology exists.
• At all times during project grading and construction, stationary noise-generating
equipment shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive receptors and
placed so that emitted noise is directed away from residences.
• Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be prohibited.
• Construction staging areas shall be established at locations that will create the
greatest distance between the construction-related noise sources and noise-
sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project construction
activities, to the extent feasible.
Public Works
Finance
short Complete In progress
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• The required construction-related noise mitigation plan shall also specify that
haul truck deliveries are to occur within the same range of hours specified for
construction equipment.
• The construction contractor shall designate a “noise disturbance coordinator”
who will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about
construction noise. The disturbance coordinator shall be responsible for
determining the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, poor
muffler, etc.) and instituting reasonable measures as warranted to correct the problem. A telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be
conspicuously posted at the construction site.
N-1.i During future negotiations with trash collection providers, consider and strive for
collection time limitations to ensure that collection in residential areas does not occur
prior to 6:00 a.m.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.j Explore and consider rebate, incentive, and educational opportunities to reduce
community noise, while providing co-benefits of community health and environmental
stewardship. Programs could include electric lawn and garden equipment upgrade
programs, dual pane/noise rated window upgrades, and HVAC system upgrades which
coincide with energy reduction, community health, and sustainability objectives identified
by the General Plan and any future Climate Action Plan.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-1.k Periodically review, and update as necessary, Campbell’s Municipal Code to ensure the
city’s noise goals and priorities of the General Plan are being implemented.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-2.a In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for Municipal Code Section 21.16.070
– (Noise), also include good neighbor noise practices for bar, live entertainment, and
restaurant activities adjacent to residential areas. Updates should include timing
standards for the disposal of recycling materials and other common sources of nighttime
noise to ensure activities occur during times to minimize nighttime noise impacts to
surrounding neighborhoods.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
N-2.b In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for Campbell Municipal Code Section
21.16.070 – (Noise), also require new developments within 100 feet of the rail line to
Community Development medium Complete In progress
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demonstrate that vibration experienced by residents and sensitive uses would not exceed
the Federal Transit Administration guidelines.
Comments:
N-2.c In addition to the updates specified by Action N-1a, for Campbell Municipal Code Section
21.16.070 – (Noise), establish provisions that would allow new noise-sensitive land uses
on a case by case basis in proximity to transportation noise sources and commercial or
mixed-use areas that fall within the Conditionally Acceptable Land Use Compatibility
Standards in Table N-1.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
Community Health and Wellness
CHW-1.a Establish nutrition standards for vending machines on city-owned property.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.b Encourage healthy eating by developing a Healthy Lifestyle Program that educates the
community on local healthy food, available nutrition resources, and health outcomes.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.c Perform a nutritional retail assessment to assess the availability of nutritious grocery
vendors across various neighborhoods and identify areas of limited access.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.d Explore opportunities to expand community gardens and increase community
participation in existing community gardens.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.e Encourage community gardens near high-density housing and encourage the
incorporation of community gardens into new and existing high-density housing projects,
including rooftop gardens.
Recreation and Community Services
Community Development
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.f Support the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to continue its efforts working
with stores to increase acceptance of food assistance programs such as CalFresh EBT
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cards and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) in order to increase food security for all
Campbell residents.
Development In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.g In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department and community
organizations, develop and implement a program to encourage new and existing
convenience stores, supermarkets, liquor stores and neighborhood and ethnic markets to
stock a variety of good quality healthy food (including fresh, frozen and canned fruits and
vegetables), market and promote healthy food options, follow responsible alcohol and
tobacco marketing and sale practices, participate in food assistance programs, help
create a safe and inviting environment around their stores, and, when possible, secure
and promote “local” food produced in Santa Clara County.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.h Encourage schools that serve the city to develop school gardens and to develop protocols
to facilitate the streamlined development of school gardens from year to year.
Recreation and Community Services long Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.i Explore opportunities to reduce farm-to-cafeteria barriers so local students have
increased access to more locally grown healthy foods.
Recreation and Community Services long Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-1.j Increase public awareness that the local farmer’s market accepts EBT (Cal-Fresh) and WIC
FMNP (Women, Infants and Children Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons)
payments for qualified food purchases.
Recreation and Community Services short Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-2.a Review all city programs and policies to ensure the promotion of equal access and
opportunity.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-2.b Actively show support for policies at the Federal and State level that are aimed at
improving job quality, increasing the minimum wage, and providing paid sick days.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CHW-2.c Encourage public participation in local decision making, especially by those that are
traditionally underrepresented by offering multi-lingual outreach material,
communicating with key cultural actors, and hosting events in areas of varying socio-
economic contexts.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-2.d Ensure that low income and minority populations have equal influence in the land use
decision-making process by utilizing culturally appropriate approaches to public
participation and involvement.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-2.e Utilize homeowner associations, community groups, and business groups as sources of
individual volunteers for important appointed positions on city commissions, boards, and task forces.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.a Require that all new or transferred Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licensees and their
employees participate in Responsible Beverage Service training, to promote public health
and safety by reducing incidence of sales and service to minors and obviously intoxicated
persons.
Police Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.b Support local government and non-profit efforts and programs aimed at teen drug,
alcohol, and tobacco/nicotine use prevention.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.c Develop and implement responsible beverage consumption practices by local businesses.
Police medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.d Update current city regulations pursuant to alcohol, alcoholic beverages, and liquor
stores to provide for standardized operational requirement in furtherance of Goal CHW-
3.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.e Consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of nicotine and tobacco products.
Existing establishments engaged in the sale of nicotine and tobacco products may
continue to do so subject to the provisions of the city's legal non-conforming restrictions.
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Comments:
CHW-3.f Adopt an ordinance to ban smoking (tobacco/nicotine) in/at all multi-family projects,
including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, condominiums, and mixed-use
communities.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-3.g Publicize resources for alcohol or drug abuse and health-related research on the city
website.
Recreation and Community Services short Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.a Provide resources at City Hall and on the city website regarding the location and contact
information of health care providers serving the city, including emergency or urgent care
facilities, mental health and substance abuse programs, oral health services, mobile
services, access to such providers, available free and low-cost health care programs.
Recreation and Community Services short Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.b Formally incorporate a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to decision-making,
especially as it relates to housing and development.
All Departments medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.c Establish a campaign to educate the public about the links between the built environment and individual and community behaviors and outcomes.
Community Development long Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.d Encourage and support local transit service providers to increase and expand services for
people who are transit-dependent, including seniors, persons with mobility disabilities,
and persons without regular access to automobiles by improving connections to regional
medical facilities, senior centers, and other support systems that serve Campbell residents
and businesses.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.e Prioritize the accessibility needs of disabled residents by partnering with organizations
that service the unique needs of those with disabilities.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CHW-4.f Seek out new health care and medical facilities for location within the city.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.g Encourage healthcare providers within the city to coordinate on regional basis with other
providers within the region.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.h Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health and work with
community groups to monitor trends related to health and wellness conditions and
outcomes.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.i Coordinate with the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health to receive
assessment of the potential disproportionate health impacts for vulnerable populations.
Community Development medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.j Establish a Healthy Choices Public Information Campaign.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.k Coordinate with the R.Y.D.E. program and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
ACCESS Paratransit to advertise resources on the city website and facilitate additional
routes and resources.
Public Works short Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-4.l Support public health outreach campaigns to inform and educate residents about the
public and individual health benefits of immunization.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-5.a Implement the various policies and strategies within the Land Use and Transportation Elements, which are focused on achieving a safe, balanced and functional multi-modal
transportation network that accommodates all users.
Public Works Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CHW-5.b Implement the various policies and strategies within the Conservation and Open Space
Element which are focused on creating regional open space, parks and recreational
facilities that are useful, attractive, well-maintained, and accessible to Campbell
residents.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-5.c Partner with open space agencies and other local community groups to complete a gap
analysis of the current trail and park system in the city to make necessary improvements, as feasible, to provide an interconnected network of parks, trails, and community open
spaces.
Public Works
Recreation and Community Services
medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-5.d Work with nonprofit groups and large employers to explore innovative funding
approaches and development of incentive programs to increase physical activity,
participation in programs, and improve facilities.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.a Implement the various policies and strategies within the Transportation Element, which
are focused on achieving a safe, balanced and functional multi-modal transportation
network that accommodates all users.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.b Coordinate with local homeless shelters and resource organizations to develop city programs that appropriately meet the needs of local homeless residents.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.c Support the creation of a mechanism for homeless students to attain VTA bus passes in
order to promote upward mobility.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.d Expand on available programs for local seniors, teens, disabled residents, and homeless
residents.
Recreation and Community Services
long Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
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CHW-6.e Actively seek funding to support anti-violence and public safety programs.
Recreation and Community Services medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.f Actively engage neighborhood groups seeking to enhance community safety by providing
information on available resources and having police officers available to attend and
speak at community and neighborhood meetings.
Police Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.g Assess the walkability conditions for local neighborhoods and identify areas in need of
improvement.
Public Works medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-6.h Continue to provide an online platform on the city website to allow for citizens to directly
report code violations and upload relevant pictures through the website.
Community Development
Public Works
Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-7.a Actively show support for policies at the Federal, State level that are aimed at improving
job quality, increasing the minimum wage, and providing paid sick days.
City Manager Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-7.b Develop a program to educate city staff and local businesses on ways to support their
employees that includes best practices and encouraged strategies for employee wellness.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-7.c Assess the feasibility and consider the development of a Green Business Strategic Plan to
support environmentally friendly business development in Campbell.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-7.d Regularly publicize information related to career development and training services and
continuing education services available through local public and private educational
institutions.
Recreation and Community Services Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
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CHW-7.e Establish a Living Wage Ordinance that requires contractors to meet requirements that
are focused on employee wellbeing.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-7.f Periodically perform Workforce Development Studies to assess key characteristics of the
local workforce and ascertain gaps in outcomes.
City Manager long Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-8.a Review all development proposals, planning projects, and infrastructure projects to
ensure that potential adverse impacts to disadvantaged communities, such as exposure
to pollutants, including toxic air contaminants, are not disproportionate, and are reduced
to the greatest extent feasible.
Community Development Ongoing Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-8.b Review the city’s community outreach programs and public notice requirements to
encourage broad-based and meaningful community participation in decisions. The
review should address providing measures to encourage participation from populations
that may have language, health, or other barriers that may reduce their involvement in
the decision-making process, and maximize use of technology to broaden opportunities
for participation.
City Manager short Complete In progress
Comments:
CHW-8c Collaborate with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, experts, and non-
profits to develop training programs for elected officials, commissions and city staff to
build capacity for implementing Health and Environmental Justice goals.
City Manager medium Complete In progress
Comments:
Implementation
I-1.a On an annual basis review implementation of the General Plan as required by State law,
review implementation and timing of measures based on this implementation plan, and
identify revisions to the General Plan that should be made to address the requirements of
State law and emerging trends and conditions.
Community Development Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
I-1.b Review and update the Municipal Code, including the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
Ordinance, as well as master plans for land uses, services, and infrastructure as necessary
Community short Complete In progress
Implementation
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to ensure consistency with the General Plan. Development
Public Works
Comments:
I-1.c Consider the staffing resources necessary to implement the General Plan during each
budget cycle.
City Manager Annual Complete In progress
Comments:
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