Concerned Citizens of Newport Beach Flyer

In anticipation of the new ordinance governing the Sober Living/Rehab Homes, The Concerned Citizens of Newport Beach have gotten this flyer ready.

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URGENT- CALL TO ACTION

CONCERNED CITIZENS of NEWPORT BEACH

THIS IS THE CRITICAL MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL

THE COUNCIL IS DISCUSSING ITS ORDINANCE TO REGULATE GROUP HOMES

YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT!

ATTEND THE SPECIAL DECEMBER 11^TH CITY COUNCIL SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th

4:00 P.M. (NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME)

CITY HALL, 3301 NEWPORT BLVD

KEY ORDINANCE POINTS RECOMMENDED BY CONCERNED CITIZENS (CCNB):

1. MANAGE GROUP HOME USES TO AVOID INSTITUTIONALIZATION:

Do not permit Rehab, Group Homes in R1, R1.5, or R2 zones. Only permit them in MFR (Multi-Family Residence) zones and subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

We need a CUP process with rigorous standards.

2. ENACT A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR DENSE, COASTAL NEIGHBORHOODS TO ELIMINATE OVER-CONCENTRATION:

• A special plan for Overlay Zone is needed due to distinct Use characteristics and density-related issues: Balboa Peninsula and Point; Lido Isle, Peninsula & Village, including Cannery; West Newport; Newport Heights; old CDM; Balboa &other Islands.

· Over 90 % of the “group home” businesses are in our Impacted Coastal Area.

· The coastal zone should have no more than its share of facilities relative to its 25 - 27% percentage of the City's population.

· Institute a 1,000 ft. separation criterion.

3. DO NOT PERMIT UNLICENSED FACILITIES:

· Newport Beach has approximately 1,000 Group Home beds. Of these, only 220 are in licensed facilities.

· The City has admitted that even if you only count the 220 licensed beds, Newport is OVER-CONCENTRATED relative to other California cities.

4. CURRENTLY, BIG CORPORATIONS PLACE SIX OR LESS PEOPLE IN MULTIPLE UNLICENSED FACILITIES. WITHOUT PROPER SUPERVISION AND CARE. WE NEED TO ELIMINATE THIS DECEPTIVE PRACTICE BY SAYING "NO" TO ALL UNLICENSED FACILITIES..

5. IMMEDIATELY ABATE ALL ILLEGAL USES.

6. DO NOT “GRANDFATHER” ANY EXISTING LOCATIONS OR BUSINESSES.

Do you have questions?

· Call 949-230-5868 or your Homeowners Association for information , or email <ccnb@obermanassociates.com>.