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21 Elements & Santa Clara County Collaborative: Prohousing Work Session Activity
August 31, 2023
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Exercise 1: Required Categories
Points Tally
30 points total are required to receive Prohousing Designation
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CategoryProhousing Policy DescriptionPointsWill you use this policy for Prohousing Designation?Total Points
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1ASufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category.3"Yes, we have it already"0
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1BPermitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones.3 "Yes, we plan to do it"0
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1CSufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above.2 "Maybe we'll do it" 0
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1DDensity bonus programs which exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more.2Potential Enhancement Factor Points (Optional)0
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1EIncreasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law (e.g., permitting more than one ADU or JADU per single-family lot). These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above. 2Total Points Possible 0
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1FReducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code sections 65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or less than ratios pursuant to Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p).2
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1GZoning to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non-residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non-residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.1
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1HModification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio; height limits; minimum lot or unit sizes; setbacks; and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.1
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1IEstablishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a housing sustainability district, as defined in Government Code section 66200.1
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1JDemonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing Production.1
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2AEstablishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of housing types, including single-family and multifamily housing.3
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2BEstablishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents.2
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2CDocumented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).2
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2DEstablishment of permit processes that take less than four months. Policies under this Category (2)(D) must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.2
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2EAbsence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.2
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2FEstablishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan.1
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2GAbsence, elimination or replacement of subjective development and design standards with objective development and design standards that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.1
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2HEstablishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.1
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2IPriority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or moderate-income households.1
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2JEstablishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.1
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2KPractice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the Internet.1
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2LLimitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to Category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this Category (2)(L).1
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2MDemonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.1
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3AWaiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development.3
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3BAdoption of ordinances or implementation of other mechanisms that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.2
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3CAdoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs.1
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3DPromoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce development costs.1
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3EMeasures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes; creation of on-street parking for bikes; transit-related improvements; or establishment of carshare programs.1
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3FAdoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.1
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3GEstablishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-density, single-family residential areas.1
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3HDemonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs.1
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4AEstablishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund.2
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4BProvide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.2
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4CA comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to lower income households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.2
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4DEstablishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to lower income households.2
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4EDirected residual redevelopment funds to affordable housing.1
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4FDevelopment and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source.1
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4GPrioritization of local general funds for affordable housing.1
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4HDemonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing.1
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Exercise 2: Enhancement Factors (Optional)
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Category NumberEnhancement FactorPoints Which policies do you think this enhancement factor can apply to?How many policies did you list?
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1Policy that represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, affordable housing, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.2
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2Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1.1
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3Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) to improve lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and disadvantaged communities pursuant to California Senate Bill 535 (2012).1
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4Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households.1
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5Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in Location Efficient Communities.1
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6Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.1
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7Zoning policies that increase housing choices and affordability in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.1
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8Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.1
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