Put the ACTION into the Oceanside Climate Action Plan

Oceanside was one of the last cities in our region to adopt a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in May 2019. It’s been over a year and the CAP hasn’t been implemented yet.

On June 17, the City Council will vote on 4 ordinances to establish requirements for new developments that will finally enact a small part of the CAP. The ordinances will require that new development projects include transportation demand management plans, renewable energy, tree planting (urban forestry) and electric vehicle charging facilities.

Your voice is incredibly important to put the ACTION into the Oceanside Climate Action Plan.

To create a better future, all of us need to speak up for climate action in our city. We need to tell the City Council this matters and that we care.

SEND the City Council a Message Now!

Support the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance. This would require new non-residential developments that create more than 50 daily vehicle trips to reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips to 80%.

Support the Renewable Energy Ordinance which requires some new commercial developments and industrial development to meet 50% of energy demand with on-site renewable energy.

Support an Urban Canopy ordinance. This ordinance proposes that new development have a 7-9% minimum tree canopy and 12% tree canopy for 1 acre or more.

Support the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure ordinance. At least half of the designated parking spaces must have EV charging stations when projects exceed thresholds.

Support the establishment of a CAP Stakeholder Committee with residents and representatives from business and environmental groups. A Stakeholder Committee would expand outreach and involve the entire community in the success of the CAP.

It is critical that our city do everything it can to ensure a safe and livable future for ourselves and future generations.

SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO THE CITY COUNCIL NOW!

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I support a strong Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the city of Oceanside and the adoption of city ordinances for new development to put the plan into action. I support the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance for new development. Transportation is the single biggest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHG) in Oceanside. The most effective means to reduce traffic and GHGs is by reducing vehicle trips with only one occupant. I support the Renewable Energy Ordinance which requires some new commercial developments and industrial development to meet 50% of energy demand with on-site renewable energy. This is a cost-effective requirement for developments. The City should also add provisions that would move new residential development toward full building electrification. I support an Urban Canopy ordinance. In addition to the solar shading and carbon reduction provided by urban canopies, they add beauty and value. An option for tree planting outside of Oceanside should not be allowed as an alternative. I support the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure ordinance. This is an effective approach to promote more EV use. I support the establishment of a CAP Stakeholder Committee with residents and representatives from business and environmental groups. A Stakeholder Committee would expand outreach and involve the entire community. It is critical that our city do everything it can to ensure a safe and livable future for ourselves and future generations, I urge you to put the Climate Action Plan into action now.

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