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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16 OPERATING AND CIP
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
Long Range Planning [207-5170]
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Long Range or Advance Planning
is responsible for the development of City policies and ordinances to guide the ongo-
ing use of land within Morgan Hill. A key component of these policies is the General Plan which establishes a long-
term, 20 year vision for land uses and the related delivery of municipal services within Morgan Hill. This
program also
includes maintenance of the City’s Zoning Code, special projects such as the Climate Action Plan, and the establish-
ment of environmental review thresholds. The long range planning program involves:
Monitoring and updating as necessary, the City's planning policy and implementing documents, such as the Gen-
eral Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning Ordinance
Ensuring consistency of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map with the General Plan Land Use and Transportation
diagrams
Assisting decision-makers in identifying and evaluating future options for the growth and development of the
community
Undertaking major long range planning projects, including the development of an Agricultural Lands Preservation
Program, the Southeast Quadrant land use plan, the Habitat Conservation Plan, a Climate Action Plan, and the
Monterey/Watsonville Urban Services Area Adjustment
Participating in regional planning efforts as an advocate for Morgan Hill
The Long Range Planning Fund 207 supports a number of future planning projects, with their related revenue sources
and expenditure amounts. Chief among these projects in terms of importance, scope and cost is Morgan Hill 2035,
composed of a General Plan Update and other major policy planning, implementation, and environmental documents
described in more detail below. Long Range Planning also includes the ongoing Agricultural Lands Preservation Pro-
gram and Southeast Quadrant Land Use Plan (SEQ), development of a form-based Zoning Overlay for the Monterey
Corridor, preparation of a Climate Action Plan, coordination of the review of General Plan Amendment applications,
ongoing Boundary Adjustment projects, and associated staffing and services. For 2015, four specific focus areas were
recognized by the City Council that will require significant resources. The Long Range Planning program is the lead for
two of the focus areas:
Continue our General Plan Update, Morgan Hill 2035, including updating and incorporating the Residential Devel-
opment Control System (RDCS)
Implement Southeast Quadrant agricultural preservation and land use plans that satisfy the Council’s goals by
working cooperatively with landowners, public agencies, and other stakeholders