The intent and purpose of this chapter is to establish a specific plan for the Treasure Island Area pursuant to the authority of Article 9, Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the California Government Code. It is recognized that there is a need for a comprehensive planning program to address the unique issues associated with the redevelopment of Treasure Island area, and that this need is best served through the establishment of a specific plan. The Treasure Island specific plan contains goals and policies, design guidelines, land use districts and development standards, all of which form the development regulations for the specific plan area. All other ordinances and sections of the Laguna Beach municipal code shall also apply to the Treasure Island specific plan area, unless such standards are inconsistent with the provisions of the specific plan, in which case the specific plan shall apply.

The specific plan covers the Treasure Island property in south Laguna and is generally framed by the Blue Lagoon condominiums to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, single-family residences to the south and Coast Highway to the east. The physical boundaries of the Treasure Island specific plan area are delineated on Exhibit "A" as shown in this chapter.

All development regulations for the specific plan area are contained within the text of the Treasure Island specific plan. These regulations include goals and policies, design guidelines, land use districts and development standards.