Orange County Water & Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024
O.7 CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT IRWD’s existing capabilities assessment identifies the various plans, programs, staffing, and resources necessary to conduct mitigation activities within the District. To better comply with the latest requirements the following updates to their capabilities assessment have been provided as part of the plan update process ( Exhibit O-12 ). Exhibit O-12. IRWD Capabilities Assessment Planning and Regulatory Resource Description and Ability to Support Mitigation General Plan
A municipal General Plan establishes long-range growth, development planning and community character visioning. General Plans contain policies and programs designed to provide a basis for land use decisions, including associated water and wastewater infrastructure as appropriate. IRWD complies with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plans for each respective municipal jurisdiction within the IRWD service area. A municipal Zoning Code implements the General Plan (outlined above) by establishing regulations for land use control within the jurisdiction, including controls designed to minimize risk associated with known regional natural hazards or mapped hazard zones. Zoning is used to protect public health, safety, and welfare. IRWD complies with the Zoning Ordinances for each respective municipal jurisdiction within the IRWD service area. A municipal Subdivision Ordinance regulates the development of public infrastructure/utilities, housing commercial, industrial and other uses, as land is subdivided into buildable lots. Subdivision Ordinances account for the risk of natural hazards on future development. IRWD complies with applicable Subdivision Ordinances and regulations, and coordinates with the respective municipal jurisdictions within the IRWD service area.
Responsible Department: Community Development Department at City of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange, and Tustin, County of Orange Zoning Ordinance Responsible Department: Community Development Department at City of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange, and Tustin, County of Orange Subdivision Ordinance Responsible Department: Community Development Department at City of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange and Tustin, County of Orange
Building Codes, Permitting and Inspections
A building code regulates the standards, materials, and occupancy of constructed buildings within the jurisdiction. Often, cities and counties adopt the California Building Code, with amendments. IRWD complies with all building code regulations, along with permitting and inspection requirements, with the respective municipal jurisdictions within the IRWD service area.
Responsible Department: Community Development Department at City of Costa Mesa, Irvine, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Orange and Tustin, County of Orange
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