Land and Water Uses

• Goal HBB-1: Local businesses and water-dependent commercial uses in the Newport Harbor area that are preserved to maintain and enhance the economic activity charm of the waterfront community
• Goal HBB-2: Minimized risk of displacement by coastal hazards
• Goal HBB-3: A harbor, bay, and beaches that attract tourism and maintain the character of coastal neighborhoods
  
• Goal HBB-4: Sufficient coastal infrastructure that protects coastal-dependent and public recreational uses and view corridors while matching the character of the surrounding development and protecting coastal and visual resources

Harbor Coordination and Administration

• Goal HBB-5: Coordination among City, County of Orange, State, and Federal agencies having regulatory authority of Newport Harbor and Newport Bay
• Goal HBB-6: Maintenance and enhancement of deep-water channels to ensure they remain navigable by boats
• Goal HBB-7: Protection and restoration of beaches and dunes

Economic Value of Newport Harbor

• Goal HBB-8: Well-managed and economically productive harbor, bay, and beaches 
• Goal HBB-9: Cost-efficient servicing and managing of Newport Harbor

Public Access to Coastal Resources

• Goal HBB-10: Safe and accessible beach and harbor access points
• Goal HBB-11: Multifaceted and integrated coastal access

Upper Newport Bay

• Goal HBB-12: Protection of the visual and ecological resources of Upper Newport Bay

Air Quality

• Goal NR-1: Reduced transportation-related emissions to improve air quality
• Goal NR-2: Electric vehicle charging or other clean technology infrastructure to serve the growing share of clean-energy vehicles
• Goal NR 3: Reduced air pollution emissions from ground operations at John Wayne Airport

Mineral and Oil Resources

• Goal NR-4: Preparation for the orderly transition of oil and gas resources, as deemed appropriate

Energy Transition

• Goal NR-5: Increased electrification or use of renewable energy at public facilities to reduce gasoline and natural gas usage and emissions
• Goal NR-6: Electrification or renewable energy incentives for existing buildings to reduce natural gas emissions

Biological Resources

• Goal NR-7: Native and naturalized non-invasive species habitats in parks and public open space
• Goal NR-8: Cooperation with State and Federal resource protection agencies and private organizations to protect terrestrial and marine resources
• Goal NR-9: Community-driven initiatives for ecosystem conservation
• Goal NR-10: Land use and development standards to conserve important ecosystem services and habitats

Rivers and Waterbodies

• Goal NR-11: Coordination with relevant agencies to reduce pollutants of concern in Newport Bay
• Goal NR-12: Enhanced green infrastructure to help prevent runoff into Newport Bay
• Goal NR-13: Standards and programs to limit runoff of pollution to preserve water quality of groundwater sources
• Goal NR-14: Minimized adverse effects to water quality from sanitary sewer outflows

Sandy Beaches

• Goal NR-15: Beach nourishment, sand retention, and sediment restoration projects

Water Conservation

• Goal NR-16: Reduced potable water use for landscaping on public lands
• Goal NR-17: Water-efficient landscaping incentives for private property

Vital Resources

• Goal NR-18: Viewsheds and corridors that are preserved 
• Goal NR-19: Minimized visual impacts of signs and utilities

Archaeological and Paleontological Resources

• Goal NR-20: Protection of archaeological and paleontological resources

Recreation Programs

• Goal R-1: A community with high-quality recreation programs
• Goal R-2: Programs for older adults that benefit and are used by residents

Parks and Playgrounds

• Goal R-3: New parks and connections that increase resident access to recreation, parks, and open space opportunities
• Goal R-4: Parks and recreation facilities that are preserved, upgraded, and well-maintained
• Goal R-5: Parks and recreational facilities that are adapted to meet a variety of needs for existing and future residents
  
• Goal R-6: Established and well-maintained relationships to facilitate interagency and interorganizational coordination

Beach Recreation

• Goal R-7: Protection of public beach access

Support Facilities

• Goal R-8: Adequate support facilities at parks and recreation areas

Engaging with Art and Culture

• Goal AC-1: A community enriched by and connected to the arts, culture, and education
• Goal AC-2: Programs and exhibits in Newport Beach that are widely promoted, marketed, and attended
• Goal AC-3: Strong partnerships that support thriving arts, culture, and education

Financing Art and Culture

• Goal AC-4: Funding that helps local artists and art programs flourish

Art and Culture Facilities and Assets

• Goal AC-5: State-of-the-art facilities to host art exhibits and programs
• Goal AC-6: A wide collection of art exhibited throughout Newport Beach

Identification of Historical Resources

• Goal HR-1: Recognize and protect historically significant landmarks, sites, and structures
• Goal HR-2: Well-documented and protected archaeological and paleontological resources
• Goal HR-3: Celebrate, preserve, and protect local history
  

Celebrating Historical Resources

• Goal HR-4: Enshrine local history through education
• Goal HR-5: Celebrate tribal cultural resources

Coastal Hazards

• Goal S-1: A community that is resilient to coastal flooding
• Goal S-2: Beaches that are maintained and protected from erosion
• Goal S-3: Current and accessible data and information on flooding, beach erosion, and bluff erosion

Geologic and Seismic Hazards

• Goal S-4: Buildings and utilities that are protected from seismic and geologic hazards
• Goal S-5: Stabilized bluffs to minimize erosion and prevent landslides in developed areas

Flooding Hazards

• Goal S-6: A community that is resilient to and protected from inland flooding

Fire Hazards

• Goal S-7: Reduced and well-managed urban and wildland fire hazards

Hazardous Materials Management

• Goal S-8: A community protected from the impacts of hazardous materials

Aviation Hazards

• Goal S-9: A community protected from airport-related hazards

Extreme Heat

• Goal S-10: A built environment adapted to provide relief from extreme heat

Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

• Goal S-11: Tested and effective communication systems for emergency preparedness and response
• Goal S-12: High-quality public safety, emergency preparedness, and response services
• Goal S-13: Evacuation routes and centers that are maintained to provide functionality during hazardous conditions

Public Safety

• Goal S-14: A community where residents, employees, and visitors feel a sense of comfort and safety

Establishing Development Capacity Limits

• Goal LU-1: A City that manages growth and change through land use decisions that are consistent with the General Plan

Defining Neighborhood and Land Use Characteristics

• Goal LU-2: Well-balanced land uses with adequate community services and supporting infrastructure that support livability, provide residential opportunities, promote new complementary uses, sustain and enhance economic vitality, and sustain the natural environment
• Goal LU-3: A city that values an aesthetically pleasing built environment
• Goal LU-4: Distinct neighborhoods and villages that accommodate planned development while maintaining their unique character
• Goal LU-5: Residential neighborhoods that are well-designed and contribute to the livability and quality of life of residents
• Goal LU-6: Commercial districts and centers that are well-planned and exhibit a high level of architectural and landscape quality
• Goal LU-7: Mixed-use districts designed and planned to ensure compatibility among a variety of uses
• Goal LU-8: Office and business parks exhibit a high-quality image, are attractive, and provide quality working environments for employees and services for the community
• Goal LU-9: Industrial districts that provide flexibility to incorporate community-serving uses and encourage transition to co-locate employment, residential, and creative and artistic uses
• Goal LU-10: Public and institutional uses that enhance the quality of life for residents and are located and designed to complement Newport Beach’s neighborhoods

Accommodating Planned Housing and Other Opportunities for Change

• Goal LU-11: Housing opportunity sites: A City with sufficient housing opportunities
• Goal LU-12: Corridors that are compatible with surrounding uses, are well-designed and attractive, minimize traffic impacts, and provide adequate parking
• Goal LU-13: Corona del Mar: A pedestrian-oriented village serving as the center of community commerce, culture, and social activity
• Goal LU-14: Mariners’ Mile: A mixed-use corridor that reflects the Newport Bay waterfront, supports and respects residential uses, promotes pedestrian activity, and exhibits a high-quality visual image
• Goal LU-15: Old Newport Boulevard: A corridor of uses and services that support Hoag Hospital and nearby residential neighborhoods
• Goal LU-16: Western Entry Corridor: A gateway corridor with connections to the Santa Ana Bike Trail and Randall Preserve, as well as commercial clusters that serve local residents and coastal visitors at key intersections, interspersed with compatible residential development

Districts

• Goal LU-17: Airport Area: A connected and complete community that supports residents and businesses
• Goal LU-18: Balboa Peninsula: A series of pedestrian-oriented districts with a mix of visitor-serving, marine-related, retail, live/work, and residential uses
• Goal LU-19: Balboa Island: A walkable, compact coastal district with residential, visitor-serving, and community-oriented uses
• Goal LU-20: Newport Center/Fashion Island: A high-quality downtown that supports residents, businesses, and visitors
• Goal LU-21: West Newport Mesa: A live/work community connected to key resources
• Goal LU-22: Coyote Canyon: A community that balances homes with the natural environment
• Goal LU-23 Dover/Westcliff: A mixed-use community connected to citywide resources

• Goal LU-24: Infrastructure that supports new development, maintains and improves existing development, and is adaptable to new technologies
• Goal LU-25: A prompt and efficient system for development permit processing
• Goal LU-26: Efficient use of land to create livable neighborhoods and support economic development
• Goal LU-27: A city with healthy communities for all

Interagency Coordination

• Goal LU-28: A City with mutually beneficial land use conservation and development
• Goal LU-29: Sphere of Influence: A regional natural resource that is preserved for future generations

Each policy of the General Plan has a reference to one or more implementation action in the Implementation Program. Because the Implementation Program must be updated in response to each of the General Plan Elements, updates to the Implementation Program are still underway. The City is providing the adopted Implementation program for Reference, which contains many of the actions referenced in each policy.

Review the current adopted implemetation program HERE