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GENERAL INFORMATION Intent. The intent is to provide for the preparation and adoption of Special Purpose Plans to facilitate implementation of the General Plan in parts of communities or larger areas. A Special Purpose Plan shall be used to provide a greater level of detail and more specific guidance than is contained in the General Plan. The need for a Special Purpose Plan typically would be identified during a pre-application conference or by other procedures initiated by the County. Typical Uses. Typical uses for Special Purpose Plans shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: (a) Commercial Recreation and Freeway Service Uses. Planning for areas designated as Commercial Recreation or Freeway Service in the General Plan; (b) Utilities. Planning for the provision or installation of utilities in specific areas; (c) Roadways. Establishing the location of roadways and roadway rights-of-way; (d) Improvements. Coordinating the provision of improvements such as noise barriers or fencing; (e) Aesthetics. Establishing aesthetic standards for specific areas; and (f) Parking. Providing comprehensive parking plans, consistent with Chapter 9-1015, for specific commercial areas. Contents. All Special Purpose Plans shall contain a map of the area to be affected by the plan and text which describes the plan for said area. The level of detail may be specific or conceptual as appropriate. In addition plans may include any or all of the following: (a) Land Use and Standards. The location of the standards for land uses, structures, and facilities; (b) Transportation Standards. The location of the standards for streets, roads, and other transportation facilities; (c) Improvements and Standards. The phasing, financing, and location of, and standards for, sewage treatment, water, and storm drainage facilities or other improvements; (d) Natural Resource Standards. Standards for the conservation, development, and use of natural resources; and (e) Environmental Impact Mitigation. Standards and measures for mitigating environmental impacts of area development. Subsequent Applications. If uses and issues in an application for a Special Purpose Plan have been addressed in a prior plan, the subsequent application may be processed as a permitted use with an improvement plan. Legal Effect of Adopted Plan. All improvements and land uses shall be consistent with an adopted Special Purpose Plan. Once adopted, plans shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Board of Supervisors. F1DEVSVCTIanning Applioaaon Fo"s\Spedal Purpose PlanAm Page 6 of 6 (Revised 5.11-09)