Current Newport Beach General Plan (2006)
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The 2006 Newport Beach General Plan does not reflect the recently updated Housing and Circulation Elements, which are linked below.
Recently Updated General Plan Elements
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Adopted & Certified 6th Cycle Housing ElementPDF (19.36 MB)On September 13, 2022, the Newport Beach City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning cycle in response to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 4,845 new housing units for Newport Beach. On October 5, 2022, the City received a letter from HCD certifying the City's Housing Element as being in full compliance with State Housing Element Law.
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Adopted Circulation ElementPDF (18.71 MB)
On October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted the Circulation Element Update.
Existing Conditions and Background Analyses Reports
Existing Conditions and Background Analyses are being prepared for the adopted General Plan Vision Statement and Implementation Program, each adopted General Plan element that is being updated, and the topic of Resilience through the lens of specific topics identified by the General Plan Advisory Committee. These reports assess current information and data to serve the following key functions:
- Establish a baseline of information
- Understand potential opportunities and issues
- Guide outreach and engagement
- Inform future policy development
These reports are developed by the City and its consultants and reviewed by the GPAC prior to being posted on the project website. In combination with outreach and engagement, these reports are foundational documents that are essential for the General Plan Update Process. They provide a baseline to inform the development of goals and policies.
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Vision Statement Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (388.99 KB)
The Vision Statement forms the foundation from which all decisions in the General Plan Update are made. It identifies priorities where resources should be focused in striving to achieve the Vision where the City continues to be a great place to live, work, visit, and play. It provides a process for developing a consensus around the desired future state of Newport Beach.
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Historical Resources Element Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (1.77 MB)
The protection and preservation of historic landmarks, sites, and structures in the City of Newport Beach (City) is of great importance and is reflected in the Historical Resources Element of the General Plan. The updated Historical Resources Element will build upon the adopted Historical Resources Element's goal to prioritize the protection of Newport Beach’s valued landmarks, sites, and structures that are representative of the community and region and will reinforce current preservation efforts.
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Resilience Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (5.69 MB)
This Resilience Existing Conditions and Background Analysis is intended to help identify these issues, where they are or can be addressed in the General Plan or other plans, and possible solutions that have been successful in other cities facing similar issues.
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Natural Resources Element Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (2.11 MB)
The City of Newport Beach (City) is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, including Newport Bay, the Buck Gully Reserve, and Crystal Cove State Park. These areas serve as popular recreational destinations, making the conservation and development of the natural resources within each of these environments a priority for the City. The Natural Resources Element of the City’s General Plan is one of the City’s primary tools that addresses issues that threaten the protection, development, and utilization of the City’s biological, mineral, visual, and other natural resources through targeted policies and strategies.
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Recreation Element Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | The City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (1.81 MB)
The primary purpose of the City of Newport Beach’s (City) Recreation Element is to provide sufficient park and recreational facilities that are balanced with the residential and business population. This existing conditions and background analysis (report) provides an overview of recreation in Newport Beach, including adopted recreation policies and the regulatory framework, and inventories existing and planned recreational areas. Recreational areas assessed in this report include parks and recreation facilities, marine protected areas adjacent to parks, and beaches. This report considers current and future recreational demands based on population, demographic, and development trends.
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Arts and Cultural Element Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (826.84 KB)
Arts and cultural activities play an important role in the social fabric of Newport Beach. The dedication and involvement of the City and the community has resulted in a wide range of arts and cultural organizations, resources, attractions, and activities that create a sense of community pride and enrichment. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Newport Beach’s arts- and culture-related offerings and a detailed context on existing and planned City facilities, educational programming and activities, and events and festivals that shape Newport Beach into the unique, coastal community that it is today.
