General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

CHAPTER 9HEALTH AND SAFETYPlanning for urban growth and development requires consideration of a wide range of public safetyissues. Safety hazards may be naturally-induced, such as seismic and geologic, flood, and wildlandfire hazards; some hazards may be the result of natural hazards which are exacerbated by humanactivity and alteration of the natural environment, such as dam failure, urban fire, and developmentin sensitive areas such as floodplains and areas subject to erosion and landsliding; and some hazardsare manmade, including aircraft crash hazards, hazardous materials, and crime. In addition to safetyissues related to hazardous conditions, the planning process should account for other issues related tocommunity health and safety, including crime and noise exposure.Many of the health and safety risks associated with development can be avoided through locationaldecisions made at the planning stages of development, while others may be lessened through the useof mitigation measures in the planning and land use regulation process. This chapter outlines theCity’s strategy for ensuring the maintenance of a healthy and safe physical environment inWheatland.GOALS, POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMSThis chapter contains goals, policies, programs, and standards intended to protect Wheatlandresidents, businesses, and visitors from the harmful effects of natural and man-made hazards. Thisinformation is organized under the following topics, each of which relates to specific conditions andconcerns relevant to Wheatland. Health and Safety–General Seismic and Geologic Hazards Flood Hazards and Protection Fire Hazards Aircraft Crash Hazards Hazardous Materials NoiseHEALTH ANDSAFETY–GENERALThe policies in this section seek to ensure that general health andsafety concerns are met within the community.GOAL 9.ATo protect the community from injury and damage resulting fromnatural catastrophes and hazardous conditions.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 9-1July 11, 2006