Malibu Municipal Code § 4.1 Introduction

Government Code Section 65302(b) requires the general plan to include:

Additionally, Government Code Section 65303 is pertinent to the circulation element:

The Circulation and Infrastructure Element which has been required to be included in the general plan since 1955 is not considered just a transportation plan. The element should address the circulation of people, goods, energy, water, sewage, and communications. The purpose of this element is to present a plan for ensuring that public transportation, services, and utilities are constantly available to permit orderly growth and to promote public health, safety, and welfare. The element provides a framework within which individual property owners can plan the development of their property and be assured that basic infrastructure and services are available and adequate. Individual service providers and property owners generally are not aware of citywide or regional issues that affect the ultimate users of their development. This element provides an area-wide assessment of the different public transit, services, and utilities for a broader understanding of service provision.

The Circulation and Infrastructure element sets forth policies and standards for the rational and cost-efficient provision and extension of public services to support planned development and protect natural resources. It addresses present conditions and concerns and sets measures for improvement. It is structured to accommodate future growth and development patterns. The purposes and goals of the other elements go hand-in-hand with the goals of the circulation and infrastructure element. Together, they will serve as a guide for decision making by public and private investors, and for the future expenditure of public funds.

Specifically, the Circulation and Infrastructure Element serves the following purposes:

1. As one of the state-mandated elements, it fulfills the requirements of the State Planning Act, and the regulations in Sections 65530 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California.

2. The Circulation and Infrastructure Element evaluates the existing level of services of roads and public services and utilities in the city including vehicular roads, bike routes, bus service, water, sewer, police and fire protection, power, natural gas, telephone, solid waste disposal, cable, library, hospital and school services. It identifies concerns, deficiencies, needs and plans for meeting future needs.

3. The Circulation and Infrastructure Element informs the public of the goals, objectives, and policies of the City for maintenance and improvement of public services. It provides implementation measures and programs that will serve as a guide for the day-to-day operational decisions of City staff.