City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Capital Improvement Program
Plan Resource
The Irvine Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a long-range fiscal forecast, which identifies major public improvements to the City’s infrastructure over the next 5 years. The Plan is important for planning and managing the City’s growth and development, as well as maintaining existing infrastructure. During Plan development, capital projects affecting public health and safety, and/or legal mandates receive the highest priority; emphasis is also placed on projects maintaining service levels or preventing deterioration of facilities. Integration of this Plan into the CIP can assist in mitigation efforts by identifying new funding sources for future improvements. As new grant opportunities become available, the CIP may already have projects consistent with the LHMP that can easily be used for grant submittals. Leveraging these two plans can help secure needed funds to reduce vulnerabilities throughout the City. The Irvine General Plan is currently undergoing an update. The General Plan is the long-term, comprehensive blueprint for development and changes in the community. The policies in the general plan address land use, public safety, environmental protection, and transportation, and others. The general plan serves as a framework for mitigation actions, establishing the overarching policies for mitigation activities. Mitigation actions may be directly incorporated into the general plan as policies and/or implementation actions to provide a stronger enforcement mechanism. The Irvine Building Code and associated standards (Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, etc.) govern how new buildings are constructed. They are published by the state and are adopted by local communities, sometimes with amendments to make the codes more locally applicable. Mitigation actions to construct buildings to a safer standard, allowing them to better resist damage during a hazard event, may be made part of future building code updates. The Irvine Zoning Ordinance is an implementation tool for the City’s general plan. It establishes regulations for land uses throughout the community, including where different types of development and land use activity can occur, how these developments can look, and how they may be operated. Mitigation actions that relate to the siting, construction, and operation of new developments in Irvine may be implemented through the Zoning Code to ensure these locations address risks identified in the plan.
Capital Improvement Program
General Plan
Plan Resource
General Plan
Building Code
Plan Resource
Zoning Ordinance
Plan Resource
Zoning Code
Orange County
Irvine Ranch Water District
Technical Resource
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is an independent special district serving Central Orange County, California. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable wastewater collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to more than 380,000 residents. IRWD can assist with mitigation efforts when addressing drought conditions within the City. As the City’s primary water provider, IRWD can effectively manage and monitor water use and ensure adequate water supplies during times of severe drought.
Irvine Ranch Water District
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