2006 Newport Beach General Plan
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The 2006 Newport Beach General Plan does not reflect the recently updated Housing and Circulation Elements, which are linked below.
Draft General Plan Element | Public Review
This General Plan is the second comprehensive revision of the City of Newport Beach General Plan, and although it maintains many strategies and themes of the 2006 General Plan, Newport Beach is experiencing changes that warrant a fresh vision and plan for the future.
The Newport Beach General Plan is organized into 10 elements. All the required elements of the General Plan are addressed, but they have been organized by thematic topic to align with local importance, as encouraged by the State's General Plan Guidelines.
The elements below are available for public review through November 17th.
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General Plan: IntroductionPDF (4.36 MB)
Review the introduction to understand the General Plan Update process, an overview of Newport Beach, and the framework for the General Plan.
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General Plan: Vision StatementPDF (1.31 MB)
Development of this General Plan has been guided by its Vision Statement and Guiding Values, which were shaped through community input provided by the General Plan Advisory Committee, the General Plan Update Steering Committee, and the broader community. Together, these provide the foundation for the General Plan’s goals, policies, and actions. The Vision Statement provides a conceptual picture of a future Newport Beach in 2050.
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General Plan: Recreation ElementPDF (10.63 MB)
This Recreation Element addresses parks and recreation facilities, recreation programs, shared facilities, coastal recreation and support facilities, marine recreation and public access, and the provision of parklands and recreation programs. The primary purpose of this Recreation Element is to guide the provision of parks and recreation facilities sufficient for current and future residential, business, and visitor populations of Newport Beach.
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General Plan: Natural Resources ElementPDF (11.79 MB)
This Natural Resources Element of the General Plan guides the conservation, protection, development, and use of natural resources in Newport Beach, as well as the preservation of cultural and historic resources.
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General Plan: Harbor, Bay, and BeachesPDF (3.20 MB)
The Harbor, Bay, and Beaches Element guides the preservation and enhancement of water-dependent recreational and commercial activities and uses along the beaches and in Newport Bay, which includes Upper Newport Bay and Newport Harbor in Lower Newport Bay.
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General Plan: Arts and Culture ElementPDF (1.51 MB)
The Arts and Culture Element focuses on enriching the community by bolstering art and culture through facilities, educational programming and activities, and events and festivals.
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.
Community Engagement and Outreach Summaries
The success of the General Plan Update relies on the involvement of community members, residents, property owners, and other stakeholders in shaping and forming the vision, goals, and policies of the General Plan. The City is committed to conducting a transparent, inclusive, and meaningful planning process that values your input. The following documents summarize the outreach conducted during each phase.
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City of Newport Beach General Plan Update | Phase Two Outreach SummaryPDF (5.22 MB)
This document summarizes phase two outreach conducted for the General Plan Update between October 15, 2024, and January 5, 2025. Phase two outreach focused on sharing the vision statement and guiding values, draft ideas to support each element with the community. Phase two outreach was designed to be varied in depth, impact, and reach to allow community members to participate in the planning process in ways that suit their interest level and availability. Through digital engagement and community workshops, 97 community members were engaged. In addition, 94,108 residents were reached with paid advertisements, social media, and emails.
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City of Newport Beach General Plan Update | Phase Two Community Workshops PresentationPDF (4.68 MB)
Phase two included four community workshops designed to share the draft vision statement, draft guiding values, and ideas to support each element. These draft documents were shared with the community during a topic-specific workshop. The community was invited to provide feedback and ideas on the draft materials. The presentation was the same for each workshop, expect for the topic-specific overview. In addition, the Land Use & Harbor, Bay & Beaches workshop had an additional activity, noted in the slide deck.
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City of Newport Beach General Plan Update | Phase One Outreach SummaryPDF (4.49 MB)
This document summarizes phase one of outreach conducted for the Newport Beach General Plan Update. Phase one, which ran from March 15 to June 12, 2024, focused on Background Analysis and Visioning. Phase one outreach was designed to be varied in depth, impact, and reach to allow community members to participate in the planning process in ways that suit their interest level and availability. Through pop-up events and digital engagement, 5,987 community members were engaged. In addition, 45,158 residents were reached with notifications and paid advertisements.
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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Safety Evacuation Route | Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (3.75 MB)
In the event of an extreme fire, tsunami, or other disasters, evacuation may be necessary. To preserve the lives of Newport Beach residents, it is important to ensure that the routes used for evacuation are unobstructed and in good condition. Evacuation routes can change depending on the location of the hazard, but major roads are generally used. During hazards, the City implements a coordinated emergency response operation system
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Safety Peakload Water Supply | Existing Conditions and Background Analysis | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (190.68 KB)
Peakload water supply is defined as the supply of water available to meet both domestic water and firefighting needs during the particular season and time of day when domestic water demand on a water system is at its peak. This report assesses potential impacts on water supply of fire and geologic hazards and, under those circumstances, whether peakload water supply requirements can be met.
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Technical Diagnostic Memo | City of Newport Beach General Plan UpdatePDF (3.78 MB)
This Technical Diagnostic Memo outlines key pieces of legislation, as they relate to the General Plan Update for the City of Newport Beach (City). The regulations detailed in this report relate to the General Plan either directly or indirectly where they either inform the General Plan Update process, the policies of the updated General Plan, or are informational as it relates to the General Plan and its implementation. In addition to a summary of regulations applicable to environmental justice, an assessment of pertinent environmental justice concerns is included. This analysis also considers key bills are not signed into law but have been recently introduced to the Senate and Assembly.