State of California
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Sources: An Annotated Bibliography for California Planners
California at Risk: Steps to Earthquake Safety for Local Governments;
free from the California Seismic Safety Commission, 1900 "K" St.,
Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-4917.
This booklet discusses specific mitigation
programs that local governments may undertake to reduce community seismic
hazard.
CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California,
5th Edition (1994); Mark W. Skinner and Bruce M. Pavlik (eds.); $22.95 from
the California Native Plant Society, 1722 J Street, Suite 17, Sacramento,
CA 95814, (916) 447-2677.
This reference presents information on
the distribution, rarity, endangerment, legal status, habitat, and literature
sources for over 1,700 species, subspecies, and varieties of California's
increasingly endangered flora.
A Discussion of the County General Plan and Role of Strategic Fire
Protection Planning (1989), by Bob Irwin, available from the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 1416 Ninth St., P.O. Box 944246,
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460.
This book describes how to integrate
strategic fire protection concepts into the general plan and the development
review process. It is aimed primarily at counties where residential development
is occurring in areas subject to wildland fires.
Earthquake Vulnerability Analysis for Local Governments (1989);
available from the Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness Project, MetroCenter,
101 Eighth St., Suite 152, Oakland, CA 94607, (415) 540-2713.
A step-by-step method for analyzing local
vulnerability to seismic risks.
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (1981), is available from
the California Department of Conservation, Land Conservation Office, 1516
Ninth St., Room 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 324-0859.
This excellent reference from the Division
of Mines and Geology contains a model erosion control ordinance as well
as illustrations of various erosion control practices.
Evaluation of Agricultural Land Trusts (1989), available from
the California Coastal Conservancy, 1330 Broadway, Suite 1100, Oakland,
CA 94612-2530, (415) 464-1015.
This report details the experiences of
land trusts in Marin, Monterey, and Sonoma Counties and of the Coastal Conservancy
trust. It critically evaluates these programs and offers some conclusions
regarding the elements needed for success.
Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones in California, Special Publication
42 (1992), by Earl W. Hart; from the California Department of Conservation,
Division of Mines and Geology, 801 K Street, MS 12-30, Sacramento, CA 95814-3531,
(916) 445-5716.
This is a discussion of the requirements
of the Alquist-Priolo Seismic Hazards Act and an index to the Special Studies
Maps.
Fire Safe Guides for Residential Development in California (1993);
available from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,
1416 Ninth St., Sacramento, CA 95814.
This is an introduction to methods of
reducing wildfire danger in rural areas. It describes common problems and
suggests design standards and regulations that can reduce wildfire risk
to an acceptable level.
The Flood Control Challenge: Past, Present, and Future; Howard
Rosen and Martin Ruess, (eds.); $10.00 from the Public Works Historical
Society, 1313 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637.
This is a collection of essays on the
history of federal flood control programs. It also examines current practices
and future trends in flood control.
Guidebook to Identify and Mitigate Seismic Hazards in Buildings
(1987), with separate appendix; free from the California Seismic Safety
Commission, 1900 "K" St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916)
322-4917.
This book assists local officials in
implementing the Unreinforced Masonry (URM) building law and suggests additional
actions that they may take to mitigate seismic hazards found in other types
of buildings. It offers a step-by-step approach to hazard mitigation and
approach to hazard mitigation and discusses associated costs. Sample forms,
mapping techniques, and a model ordinance round out this excellent reference.
Habitat Conservation Planning (1994); by Timothy Beatley; $19.95
for APA members and $22.95 for non-members from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
This book explores the importance and
significance of a diversity of species and the habitats which support them
in planning. It includes nine case studies of HCPs in four states where
population increases have threatened species diversity.
Introductory Guide to Community and Urban Forestry; free from
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, P.O. Box 944246,
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460, (916) 322-0109.
This is a guide for the development and
maintenance of local urban forestry programs. It concentrates on four central
functions of urban forest management: public education; funding and budgeting;
preparing a master plan; and, program management.
Land Conservation Resource Guide (1988); free from the Agricultural
Resources Branch, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 "N"
St., Room 104, P.O. Box 942871, Sacramento, CA 94271-0001.
The guide is a brief compendium of information
sources, including a directory of state agencies, and private organizations
that have land conservation information. It also contains a bibliography
of state and federal publications on the subject.
A Manual of California Vegetation (1995); by John Sawyer and Todd
Keeler-Wolf; $55.00 for hardcover or $39.00 for softcover from the California
Native Plant Society, 1722 J Street, Suite 17, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916)
447-2677.
This book serves a guide to natural resource
specialists, as well as planners, in the identification and ranking of plant
communities by conservation priority for CEQA and NEPA projects; quantitative
vegetation descriptions of critical habitats; and the identification and
protection of unique vegetational types.
Planning and Zoning for Farmland Protection: A Community Based Approach
(1987); available from the American Farmlands Trust, Midwest Regional Office,
1405 S. Harrison Rd. #318, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 337-6778.
This is a guide to preparing a comprehensive
local regulatory scheme to limit the premature conversion of prime farmland.
It discusses the forces at work encouraging conversion, the advantages of
farmland, and various zoning techniques for protecting farmland.
Plants for California Landscapes: A Catalog of Drought Tolerant Plants
(1981), Department of Water Resources Bulletin 209, $1.60 from the Department
of Water Resources, Division of Local Assistance, 1416 Ninth St., P.O. Box
942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001, (916) 445-4403.
This book lists drought resistant trees,
shrubs, and ground covers suitable for California gardens.
Plowing the Urban Fringe: An Assessment of Alternative Approaches
to Farmland Preservation; Hal Hiemstra and Nancy Bushwick, eds.; $15.00
from the Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems, University Tower,
220 Southeast Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
This is a collection of articles on state
and local farmland protection programs. It offers an assessment of the strengths
and weaknesses of each program as well as insights into why some are more
successful than others.
Preparing for California's Earthquakes: Local Government and Seismic
Safety; by Allan J. Wyner and Dean E. Mann; $7.00 from the University
of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, 105 Moses Hall,
Berkeley, CA 94720.
This book offers 13 case studies analyzing
why some agencies have acted efficiently to implement earthquake safety
programs and some have not.
Protecting Nontidal Wetlands, PAS Report Nos. 412/413 (1988);
by David G. Burke, et al.; $32.00 from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
This report reviews the host of federal,
state, and local regulations that protect nontidal wetlands, It includes
a detailed model ordinance and a sampling of language from numerous local
ordinances.
"Protecting Wildlife and Open Space" (produced
by PTS), 1992, 1 hour 30 minute videotape; available for purchase for $54.95
for APA members and $59.95 for non-members from the American Planning Association
Planners Book Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107,
(312) 786-6344.
This video provides tools and techniques
to balance wildlife conservation objectives and local development goals
in response to the increasing impact of the Endangered Species Act on urban
development patters.
Putting Action into the Open Space Element: Techniques for Preserving
Open Space and Farmland (1990); free from the Governor's Office of Planning
and Research, 1400 Tenth St., Rm. 250, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 445-4831.
According to state law, every local open
space plan must have an "action program." An action program identifies
specific techniques which a local government intends to pursue in implementing
its open space element. This brief publication outlines a variety of possible
action program measures. Many have been insufficiently publicized, but most
have been used in California. The booklet does not describe zoning or agricultural
preserves due to the availability of publications regarding these most commonly
used programs.
Putting Seismic Safety Policies to Work (1988); available from
the Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness Project, MetroCenter, 101
Eighth St., Suite 152, Oakland, CA 94607, (415) 540-2713.
This is a comprehensive discussion of
seismic safety issues and programs to mitigate seismic risk. Using examples
from numerous communities, it illustrates various effective seismic safety
policies.
Reducing Earthquake Risks: A Planner's Guide, PAS Report No. 364
(1981); $20.00 from the American Planning Association Planners Book Service,
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312) 786-6344.
This in-depth book discusses topics relating
to seismic risks, including hazard mapping, development constraints, and
building rehabilitation.
Reducing Landslide Hazards: A Guide for Planners, PAS Report No.
359 (1982); $16.00 from the American Planning Association Planners Book
Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312)
786-6344.
This report outlines the use of grading
regulations and related techniques to reduce the danger of landslides. It
includes technical information on landslides as well as risk assessment
methods.
Saving the Farm: A Handbook for Conserving Agricultural Land (1989),
$20.00 from the American Farmlands Trust, 512 Second St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94107, (415) 543-2098.
This book offers a comprehensive program
for planning farmland conservation. It discusses conservation techniques
such as zoning, agricultural buffers, right to farm ordinances, purchase
of development rights, and transfer of development rights. It also delves
into the roles of CEQA, LAFCOs, and private organizations in the effort
to conserve farm land.
Tools for the Greenbelt: A Citizen's Guide to Protecting Open Space
(1985); $22.50 from the Greenbelt Alliance, 116 New Montgomery St., Suite
640, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 543-4291.
This is a layman's guide to methods of
protecting greenbelt areas. Subjects include citizen advocacy, land use
regulatory techniques, and acquisition methods.
Tree Conservation Ordinances, PAS Report No. 446 (1993); by Christopher
J. Duerksen; $32.00 from the American Planning Association Planners Book
Service, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107, (312)
786-6344.
This illustrative report shows how to
develop an ordinance to protect trees. It takes an in-depth look at the
politics and practice of tree conservation and the legal tests and pitfalls
of protection efforts.
Trees and Shrubs for Dry California Landscapes (1981); by Bob
Perry; Land Design Publishing, San Dimas, CA.
This profusely illustrated book focuses
on drought resistant trees, shrubs, and groundcovers suitable for California's
climate.
Water-Conserving Plants and Landscapes for the Bay Area (1986);
$11.00 from the East Bay Municipal Utilities District, P.O. Cox 937, Alamo,
CA 94507.
This is a book on water-thrifty plants
and how they can be used effectively.
Wetlands: Mitigating and Regulating Development Impacts (1990),
by David Salvesen, available for $38.00 from the Urban Land Institute, 1090
Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20005-4962.
This book examines federal and state
regulations relating to the development of wetlands. It discusses in detail:
permitting under section 404 of the Clean Water Act; the aggressive wetlands
protection programs of California, Florida, and three other states; the
question of regulatory "takings"; and ways of mitigating development
impacts.