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ORDINANCE NO. 3328 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.54, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PAY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY'S EASTERN TERRITORIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
The City's Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) Program was established on January 12, 1988, by Ordinance 2251. Since its inception, the program has been updated several times to reflect new land use approvals, proposed changes to the General Plan, and updated project cost estimates. The TDIF has been updated on August 13, 2002, and May 10, 2005. Staff recommends the approval of the 2014 TDIF update and a change in the current fee from $12,494 to $13,035 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). The public hearing has been duly noticed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal consists of a governmental fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project, which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA review. Although environmental review is not required at this time, once the scope of individual projects to be funded through Transportation Development Impact Fees have been defined, environmental review will be required for each project and the appropriate environmental determination will be made.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
2014 TDIF Update
New developments place demands on the existing transportation infrastructure, which can be mitigated by upgrading ...
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